Malaysia Info Guide
for Locals & Visitors

Selangor is Malaysia's most developed state. Located on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, its nine districts cover about 125,000sq km. Much of the land in Selangor is developed but there are still large areas under vegetation which range from coastal mangroves to lush tropical rainforests. The state capital is at Shah Alam which is also the royal town.

In 1974, the city of Kuala Lumpur and its suburbs were ceded to the Federal Government for the creation of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.

Selangor is one of the main gateways to Malaysia with the state-of-the-art Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang district. Selangor also has the most important port, Port Klang, on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the coastal district of Klang.

Selangor's proximity to Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur, has made it important commercially as well as administratively and many government offices are within its boundaries. Strategic development projects in recent years have included the KL International Airport and the Multimedia Super Corridor and Technology Park.

The state has the highest number of institutions of higher learning in Malaysia and its infrastructure and communications facilities rate among the best in the region.

Development and infrastructure aside, Selangor is also a fascinating destination in Malaysia with its rich potpourri of lifestyles and cultures.

Selangor is a shoppers' paradise and there is a wide range of shopping opportunities in modern and luxurious malls as well as in traditional shops and night markets.