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The geography of Kuala Lumpur is characterized by a huge valley — known as the Klang Valley — bordered by the Titiwangsa Mountains in the east, several minor ranges in the north and the south and the Malacca Straits in the west. The name Kuala Lumpur literally means muddy confluence; Kuala Lumpur is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak Rivers, facing the Malacca Straits Image File history File links Malaysia. ...
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Nickname: KL Motto: Maju dan makmur (Malay: Peace and progress) Location in Malaysia Coordinates: Country Malaysia State Federal Territory Establishment 1857 Granted city status 1974 Mayor Ruslin Hasan Area - City 243. ...
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Nickname: KL Motto: Maju dan makmur (Malay: Peace and progress) Location in Malaysia Coordinates: Country Malaysia State Federal Territory Establishment 1857 Granted city status 1974 Mayor Ruslin Hasan Area - City 243. ...
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Located in the center of Selangor State, Kuala Lumpur was previously under Selangor State Government. In 1971, Kuala Lumpur was separated from Selangor to form today's Kuala Lumpur under the Malaysian Federal Government. Its location on the West Coast of the Peninsula of Malaysia, which has wider flat land than the East Coast, has contributed to its faster development relative to other cities in Malaysia. State motto: Dipelihara Allah (English: Under Gods (Allah) Protection) Capital Shah Alam Royal Capital Klang Sultan Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Chief Minister Dato Seri Dr Mohd Khir bin Toyo Area 7,956 km2 Population - Estimated 4,100,000 State anthem Duli Yang Maha Mulia Selangor (Jawi: سلنجور, population 4. ...
Environment
Natural resources Kuala Lumpur is rich in tin. General Name, Symbol, Number tin, Sn, 50 Chemical series poor metals Group, Period, Block 14, 5, p Appearance silvery lustrous gray Atomic mass 118. ...
Natural hazards The area is subject to flooding. Look up flood in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...
Pollution Kuala Lumpur has moderate pollution compared other modern cities in the world. Due to the close proximity of the Sumatera Island, dust particles are carried by wind from perennial but transient forest fires, creating a phenomenon known as the haze. Fire in San Bernardino, California Mountains (image taken from the International Space Station) A wildfire, also known as a forest fire, vegetation fire, grass fire, or bushfire (in Australasia), is an uncontrolled fire in wildland often caused by lightning; other common causes are human carelessness and arson. ...
Constituencies
Bandar Tun Razak -
Bandar Tun Razak is a main township in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. It was renamed in the year 1981 by the 4th Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ...
The township was previously known as Kampung Konggo (or Congo Village), as this area was a settlement for a number of former/retired Malaysian army personnel who served in Congo, Africa in the 1960th under the United Nations. Some of these people still live in the area, in modern houses built during re-development.
There are a number of school and learning institutions located here. Masjid Saidina Uthman Bin Affan is a main mosque in Bandar Tun Razak. It is located next to Tasik Permaisuri, a lake garden which is excellent for jogging, relaxing and picnicking. There is a large play ground available for kids.
Other facilities in Bandar Tun Razak include Stadium Bolasepak Kuala Lumpur (Cheras Football Stadium), Velodrome, Public Swimming Pool, Sport Centre, Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM), DBKL Branch Office and Fire Station.
Bandar Tun Razak also houses a night bazaar called KL Downtown.There is 400 stalls and one open stage for performances.
Batu Batu is a parlimentary constituency.
Bukit Bintang -
 A view from outside Sungai Wang showing the Bukit Bintang monorail station and Lot 10. Bukit Bintang, also known as Star Hill, is the famous shopping and entertainment district and tourist haven in Kuala Lumpur; the road that runs through it is called Jalan Bukit Bintang. The area is home to many landmark shopping centres, cafés, clubs, shops, malls and specialty shops. It is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, and accessible by various modes of transportation. A view from outside Sungai Wang showing the Bukit Bintang monorail station and Lot 10. ...
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Cheras -
Cheras is a suburb in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. The suburb covers a large geographic area in the northeastern side of Kuala Lumpur. It spans from Kuala Lumpur to the Selangor Side. It is also home to numerous private schools. Cheras is famous for its extra large stuffed bun. The Cheras were one of the three ancient Tamil dynasties who ruled the southern tip of the peninsula of India for most of its early history. ...
Kepong Kepong is an area in Kuala Lumpur, located near Selayang of Selangor. Kepong is one of the 11 Kuala Lumpur constituencies represented in the Malaysian Parliament. The current Member of Parliament representing the constituency is Tan Seng Giaw from the Democratic Action Party.
Lembah Pantai Lembah Pantai is a parliamentary constituency in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is represented by Datuk Shahrizat Abdul Jalil from the Barisan Nasional ruling coalition. She is also the Women, Family and Community Development Minister in the Malaysian cabinet.
One of the more popular areas which comes under Lembah Pantai constituency is Bangsar, a popular upmarket residential and entertainment area.
Lembah Pantai also has one of the tallest buildings in the world, The Telekom Malaysia Building.
Segambut Segambut is a main town area in Kuala Lumpur.
Seputeh Seputeh is an area and parliamentary constituency in Kuala Lumpur. Mid Valley Megamall, Malaysia's largest shopping complex, is located here. The current Member of Parliament representing the constituent is Teresa Kok Suh Sim from the Democratic Action Party.
Setiawangsa Setiawangsa is a main area in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It includes Taman Setiawangsa.
In Setiawangsa there are a few mamak stalls, a mosque and two schools. Setiawangsa is one of the most peaceful suburban areas of Kuala Lumpur.
Titiwangsa Titiwangsa is one of the main areas located in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur. It can be accessed through the Titiwangsa Monorail and Star LRT station.
Wangsa Maju Wanga Maju was a site of the Setapak rubber estate from the 1900s until the 1980s. The township was opened on 1984. Today Wangsa Maju has become one of the largest townships in Kuala Lumpur after Bandar Tun Razak and Bandar Tasik Selatan in Cheras. It houses Wangsa Maju Teleport, a satellite earth station owned by Telekom Malaysia Berhad.
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