Shah Alam

March 2, 2025

Synopsis

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Overview

Shah Alam is the state capital of Selangor, Malaysia. It was the first planned city in the country after independence in 1957 and is known for its well-organized infrastructure and green spaces. Shah Alam houses numerous government buildings, educational institutions, and industrial areas.

City: Shah Alam
State: Selangor
Population: 741,749

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Historical Background

Developed in the 1960s as Malaysia’s first planned city and became the state capital of Selangor in 1978.

Geographic Features

Inland city in the Klang Valley, with a mix of urban and green areas.

Transportations

Nearest Airport	Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Subang Airport)
Major Highways	North-South Expressway Central Link (E6), Federal Highway (2)
Railway Connectivity	KTM Komuter (Shah Alam Station)
Distance from Kuala Lumpur (km)	25 km
Estimated Travel Time (by Car)	~30 minutes
Postal Code	40000 – 40990

Notable Features

State capital, famous for the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque.

Climate

Climate Type	Avg. Temperature (°C)	Avg. Rainfall (mm)	Monsoon Season
Tropical Rainforest	25-32	2400	Oct – March (NE Monsoon)

Things to Do in Shah Alam

Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque (Blue Mosque), i-City Digital Park

Top Attactions in Shah Alam

Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque (Blue Mosque), i-City, Shah Alam Botanical Gardens

Notable People & Contributions

Syed Saddiq (youngest-ever Malaysian Minister)

Major Ethnic Groups

Syed Saddiq (youngest-ever Malaysian Minister)

Popular Shoppings Malls

AEON Shah Alam, Central i-City

Parks & Nature Reserves

Shah Alam Botanical Gardens, Taman Tasik Shah Alam

Night Life Entertainment

i-City Theme Park, Uptown Shah Alam

Religious Sites

Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque, Gurdwara Sahib Shah Alam

Final Words

Shah Alam, the green city of Selangor, is home to the Sultan Salahuddin Mosque, i-City theme park, and lush botanical gardens. A perfect mix of culture, leisure, and education.