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Subang Jaya (Subang = Earrings; Jaya = Success) is a residential hub in the Klang Valley in Selangor, Malaysia. It is situated in the district of Petaling. Through continuous development, the township has physically merged into a conurbation that includes the newer but much larger area of UEP Subang Jaya (USJ), and also Bandar Sunway. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Klang Valley is the area in central Selangor, Malaysia comprising Kuala Lumpur and its surroundings and suburbs naturally delineated by hilly areas and the Port Klang coastline. ... State motto: Dipelihara Allah State anthem: Duli Yang Maha Mulia Capital Shah Alam Royal capital Klang Ruling party Barisan Nasional - Sultan Sultan Sharafuddin - Menteri Besar Dr Mohd Khir Toyo History - Federated into FMS 1895 - Japanese occupation 1942 - Accession into Federation of Malaya 1948 Area - Total 7,956 kmÂ² Population - 2005... Petaling is a district located in the state of Selangor in Malaysia, not to be confused with the town of Petaling Jaya located in it. ... A conurbation is an urban area comprising a number of cities, towns and villages which, through population growth and expansion, have physically merged to form one continuous built up area. ... UEP Subang Jaya (often referred to as USJ by locals) is a major residential township in the Klang Valley, adjacent to its older and smaller twin township of Subang Jaya. ... Bandar Sunway is a town in Selangor, Malaysia. ...

Subang Jaya has a land area of 70.0 square kilometres and has a population of over 40,000 people. Estimated population density is 571.43 persons per km². The land has been divided into 8 parts - SS 12 up to SS 19. Over the years, Subang Jaya has matured into a community well-provided with amenities. The township has numerous schools, colleges, a hospital, places of worship, and vibrant commercial areas. Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ...

History

Subang Jaya was developed by Sime UEP Berhad, the property development arm of the Malaysian conglomerate Sime Darby. The site was formerly an oil palm plantation called Seafield Estate. Construction work in Subang Jaya began in 1974 and was concluded in 1988. Upon the completion of Subang Jaya, in that same year Sime UEP began clearing land for the development of USJ. In 1910, William Middleton Sime, a Scottish gentleman, and Henry Darby, an English gentleman, teamed up to form a company to manage 500 acres (2 kmÂ²) of rubber estates in the state of Malacca. ... Species Elaeis guineensis Elaeis oleifera The oil palms (Elaeis) coomprise two species of the Arecaceae, or palm family. ... UEP Subang Jaya (often referred to as USJ by locals) is a major residential township in the Klang Valley, adjacent to its older and smaller twin township of Subang Jaya. ...

In 1997, Subang Jaya was granted with the status of a municipality. Local authority was transferred from the Majlis Perbandaran Petaling Jaya (MPPJ) (Petaling Jaya Municipal Council) to the newly gazetted Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya (MPSJ) (Subang Jaya Municipal Council). The MPSJ holds local government authority not only in Subang Jaya, but USJ, Bandar Sunway, Puchong and other parts of Petaling district. UEP Subang Jaya (often referred to as USJ by locals) is a major residential township in the Klang Valley, adjacent to its older and smaller twin township of Subang Jaya. ...

On 10 March 2006, a freak hailstorm which was likened to a typhoon hit Subang Jaya. It was the worst storm ever experienced by residents and it damaged the roofs of houses and uprooted trees around town. Residents of SS13, SS14, SS15 and SS17 were the hardest hit. March 10 is the 69th day of the year (70th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Hailstorm may refer to: a kind of precipitation a digital identity project by Microsoft Categories: | ... Cyclone Catarina, a rare South Atlantic tropical cyclone viewed from the International Space Station on March 26, 2004. ...

Politics

In the Dewan Rakyat, the Subang constituency (P107) is represented by Tan Sri Karnail Singh Nijhar (K.S. Nijhar) of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), a party in the country's ruling National Coalition Party (Barisan Nasional - BN). The Parliament of Malaysia consists of the lower house (Dewan Rakyat or literally Peoples Hall, in Malay) and upper house (Dewan Negara or Nations Hall in Malay). ... The Malaysian Indian Congress (Kongres India Se-Malaysia, MIC) is a Malaysian political party and is one of the founding members of the ruling coalition, Barisan Nasional, previously known as the Alliance, that has been in power since the country achieved independence in 1957. ... Barisan Nasional (National Front or BN) is a political coalition in Malaysia. ...

The Subang Jaya State Assemblyman (Dewan Undangan Negeri) is currently Dato' Lee Hwa Beng.

Shopping

A shopping complex, Subang Parade and the hypermarket chain Carrefour serve Subang Jaya. The department store Parkson is situated in Subang Parade. The SS15 area also serves as the town's commercial centre and has recently developed a series of pedestrian malls. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Parkson is a popular retail company in Malaysia which offers items at a medium rate. ... Subang Parade is the first shopping complex in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. ...

In nearby USJ, other shopping complexes, The Summit Subang USJ, Mydin and local hypermarket chain Giant, now owned by Dairy Farm International Holdings (DFI) (acquired in 1999) provide alternative shopping destinations for Subang Jaya residents. A second Carrefour outlet is planned for Rhythm Avenue Axis, a complex of serviced apartments at USJ19. UEP Subang Jaya (often referred to as USJ by locals) is a major residential township in the Klang Valley, adjacent to its older and smaller twin township of Subang Jaya. ... Mydin is a popular Malaysian chain supermarket. ... Giant Hypermarket is a major supermarket and retailer chain in Malaysia. ... Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited is a retail company in Asia, with a legal base in Bermuda. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Sunway Pyramid, a popular shopping complex for local and foreign tourists, is situated at the adjacent township of Bandar Sunway and is currently undergoing development for its second phase. A lion stands guard at the Sunway Pyramids Entrance. ... Bandar Sunway is a town in Selangor, Malaysia. ...

Education

Subang Jaya has also become known as a higher education hub, with several large colleges in the commercial district of SS15, namely Taylor's University College, INTI College, and [[1]]Metropolitan College. This has led to much of the housing in the area, especially in the SS15 section, being converted to accommodation for students. Also, many education consultation firms offering advices regarding overseas educational opportunities are located in this area. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For other uses, see Inti (disambiguation). ...

Sunway University College, and Monash University Malaysia Campus is situated in nearby Bandar Sunway, which is a few kilometres from Subang Jaya. Sunway University College is a private, for-profit, university college located in Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia. ... The Monash University Malaysia (MUM) campus is often referred to as the Sunway campus, due to its location in the Bandar Sunway township in Malaysia, a development of the Sunway Group. ... Bandar Sunway is a town in Selangor, Malaysia. ...

Subang also has 4 national primary schools and 3 national high schools, as well as one national-type primary school. There are also two private schools, Sri Kuala Lumpur, and Sekolah Sri Sedaya which caters for both primary and secondary levels.

Transport

Subang Jaya is well-connected to the cities of Kuala Lumpur and Shah Alam and the townships of Petaling Jaya, Bandar Sunway and Klang via a network of highways, namely the Federal Highway, the Shah Alam Expressway, the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), the New Pantai Expressway (NPE), the North-South Expressway Central Link and the Damansara-Puchong Expressway. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 476 KB) Summary Subang Jaya KTM Komuter train station, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 476 KB) Summary Subang Jaya KTM Komuter train station, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. ... Subang Jaya Komuter station (also known as Subang Jaya) is a komuter station located in the heart of Subang Jaya. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Nickname: Motto: Indah Bestari (English: Beautiful,Brilliant) Location in Malaysia Country Malaysia State Selangor Establishment November 1978 Government - Mayor Dato Ramlan Bin Othman Area - City 290. ... Nickname: Motto: Mesra, Cepat, Tepat (English: Friendly, Expedient, Precise) Country Malaysia State Selangor Establishment 1954 Granted city status 2006, June 20 Government - Mayor Tn. ... This is the town of Klang, Malaysia. ... The Federal Highway is a short highway in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory in Australia. ... The Shah Alam Expressway, SAE, (Malay: Lebuhraya Shah Alam) is part of a comprehensive network of road links in the Klang Valley . ... The New Klang Valley Expressway, or the NKVE (the official name as stated on the website of PLUS Expressways Berhad, the highway concessionaire) refers to a stretch of the North-South Expressway in Peninsular Malaysia which starts from Bukit Raja near Klang town, and ends at Jalan Duta in Kuala... ELITE North South Expressway Central Link NSECL E6,(Malay: Lebuhraya Utara Selatan Hubungan Tengah) ELITE is the main expressway in Malaysia. ... The cable bridge of Damansara-Puchong Expressway spanning over its intersection with Federal Highway in Petaling Jaya. ...

Subang Jaya is also served by an urban-suburb rail link, the KTM Komuter, which provides transportation towards Port Klang and also Kuala Lumpur. In August 2006, Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Mohd Najib Abdul Razak announced that the western end of the Kelana Jaya Line would be extended to Subang Jaya as well. Given its high accessibility, ample amenities and strategic location, demand for properties in Subang Jaya has soared, pushing prices upwards by as much as over 100% in some areas. Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) or Malayan Railway Limited is the main rail operator in Peninsular Malaysia. ... Port Klang (Malay: Pelabuhan Klang) is the main port of Malaysia, located in the district of Klang in the state of Selangor. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Kelana Jaya Line (KLJ) is one of the two lines in Kuala Lumpur Rail Transit System network operated by RapidKL rail network. ...

Kuala Lumpur's former primary airport, the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport is located nearby. Current plans are underway to convert the airport into a low cost carrier hub. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (ICAO airport code: SZB) is an airport located in Subang Jaya, Malaysia. ... Boeing 737-200 of low-cost Irish airline Ryanair A low-cost carrier (also known as a no-frills or discount carrier) is an airline that offers low fares but eliminates most traditional passenger services. ...

Healthcare

Health care in Subang Jaya is provided by two private hospitals, Subang Jaya Medical Centre(SJMC) and Sunway Medical Centre at Bandar Sunway. Other private clinics and dental surgeries provide basic healthcare services. Subang Jaya Medical Centre is a private hospital in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. ... Bandar Sunway is a town in the Klang Valley conurbation in Selangor, Malaysia. ... Bandar Sunway is a town in Selangor, Malaysia. ...

Religion

Masjid Darul Ehsan in SS 15 is the main worshipping place of Muslims in Subang Jaya. There are also two other mosques in SS19 and SS17, but the former has been closed for remodelling. There is also a Hindu temple and a Buddhist Association building where Buddhists worship as well in SS13.A Catholic Chapel (Chapel Kurnia Kristus) can be found in Sekolah Sri Sedaya [SS13]. A Baptist Church can also be found in SS17 (First Baptist Church Subang Jaya). Darul Ehsan Mosque is the only mosque in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. ...

Current development

One of the current infrastructure development of Subang Jaya is the new flyover of Subang-Kelana Jaya Link connecting the Kewajipan Roundabout of New Pantai Expressway E 10 towards Subang Airport Highway (route 15) of Federal Highway (route 2). New Pantai Expressway NPE, E10 (Malay: Lebuhraya Baru Pantai) is the main expressway in Malaysia History Features no layby and rest and service area available List of Interchange (Main link) Jalan Tujuan Jalan Jengka Persiaran Kewajipan with ramp to NPE Bandar Sunway and Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong Kampung Dato Harun toll... Subang Airport Highway route 15 List of Interchange Subang Airport Highway complex interchange, Federal Highway route 2 and Persiaran Kewajipan Jalan Glenmarie Subang and NKVE E1 Saujana Golf and Country Club Subang Airport rounabout MAS complex Terminal 3 Airod Subang Jalan Sungai Buloh-Subang RRIM Kota Damansara and NKVE E1... Subang Airport Highway route is the highway leading to the old Subang Airport (which was the international airport for Kuala Lumpur before the international airport moved to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)) from Federal Highway. ... The Federal Highway, connecting Kuala Lumpur and Klang, Selangor. ...

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