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18-561: In Hulu Langat , the river descends in a set of waterfalls known as the Gabai Falls ( Malay : Air Terjun Sungai Gabai ), a popular attraction for the locals, but relatively unknown with tourists. A cemented path leads from the parking to the lower falls. Along the path several shelters have been built. The upper falls can be reached by trails. 03°09.97′N 101°54.52′E  /  3.16617°N 101.90867°E  / 3.16617; 101.90867 This Selangor location article

36-399: A majority of the population settling in towns near Kuala Lumpur . These population centers, such as Cheras and Ampang effectively became suburbs of the greater metropolitan area (both Cheras and Ampang are communities now divided administratively between Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory and Selangor State). Hulu Langat has a median income of RM8361 (2019), which is the fourth highest in

54-503: A marathon. There are two hots spring in Hulu Langat one is Dusun Tua Hot Spring located at 16th mile and Sungai Serai Hot Spring. Balakong consists of various shopping malls that are frequented by tourists and locals, such as AEON (Jusco) Cheras Selatan Balakong. Kajang town on the other hand is famous for its satay, which is very popular amongst the locals as well as tourists. Pekan Batu 14 Hulu Langat Pekan Batu 14 Hulu Langat

72-418: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Hulu Langat Hulu Langat District is a district of Malaysia located in the southeastern corner of Selangor , between Kuala Lumpur and Negeri Sembilan . It is bordered by the state of Pahang to the east and north, Gombak district to the north-west, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Petaling district to the west, Sepang district to

90-669: Is a township in Hulu Langat District , Selangor , Malaysia . Located to the southeast of Greater Kuala Lumpur , the township consists mainly of residential condominiums, office complexes and factories. Notable landmarks in Balakong include AEON Mall Cheras Selatan and Sin Ann Meow Temple (星安庙). According to local Chinese residents, the name Balakong comes from the Chinese New Village, Balakong Chinese New Village. The village

108-645: Is an old town which 14 miles from Kuala Lumpur. Landmark - Masjid Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah - Dewan Dato Nazir Hulu Langat - Balai Polis Pekan Batu 14 Hulu Langat Pekan Batu 18 Hulu Langat Pekan Batu 18 Hulu Langat is an old town which 18 miles from Kuala Lumpur. It is also a Famous Place for Cycling Gathering Point Landmark - Balai Polis Pekan Batu 18 Hulu Langat - SJK (C) CHOON HWA [REDACTED] Media related to Hulu Langat District at Wikimedia Commons Balakong Balakong ; Chinese : 無拉港 ) or Cheras South ; Chinese : 蕉賴南區 )

126-448: Is believed that there was an upper and lower kong within the village. The village was surrounded by rubber plantation surrounding former tin mines. Most families in the village were rubber tappers. There was a primary school, a few Chinese temples, a wet market, a hilltop Lutheran church, a cowboy town street, a town hall, and a football field. The village was divided by Sungai Balak. During Taming Jaya's development, locals mentioned that

144-543: Is divided into 7 mukims , which are: List of Hulu Langat district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat) List of Hulu Langat district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri) Hentian Kajang is the main bus terminal that provides access to both intercity and local destinations with Rapid Bus as the main service provider. Bus routes within

162-658: Is represented in the Dewan Rakyat of the Malaysian Parliament by as part of the Bangi federal constituency. Syahredzan Johan of DAP has represented the constituency since 2022 . On the state level, Balakong is represented in the Selangor State Legislative Assembly by Wong Siew Ki of DAP since the 2018 Balakong by-election after the death of the incumbent assemblyman Eddie Ng Tien Chee. On

180-632: The National Route 1 system). The township has since developed into an integrated township with residential, commercial and industrial areas. The MRT Kajang line , running parallel to National Route 1, serves the locality via the Bandar Tun Hussein Onn and Cheras 11 Miles stations. Opened in 2017, they are part of the Klang Valley Integrated Transit System . Cheras 11 Miles station is located at Balakong Interchange of

198-411: The developer of Taming Jaya rebuilt Balakong Road into a two-lane highway starting at The Mines and terminated at Cheras 11th Mile. A newer road was constructed that connected the village to Taman Connaught. Taming Jaya's developer also had developed a small-industry area and housing estate on a rubber plantation opposite the village. Since the early 2010's, Balakong has seen rapid commercial development in

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216-471: The district fall under the Ampang Corridor and Cheras Corridor . Hulu Langat District is home to a number of higher education institutions. Hulu Langat town is famous for its durians. This town is also popular for its recreational activities and natural surroundings. Due to its near location to the city of Kuala Lumpur Hulu Langat is a popular spot to the local tourist for recreational activities. Among

234-756: The form of Dataran C180 and Cheras Traders Square. Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Balakong Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Batu 11 Cheras Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Connaught 2 Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Tun Hussein Onn Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Tun Hussein Onn 2 Sekolah Kebangsaan Cheras Jaya Sekolah Kebangsaan Desa Baiduri Sekolah Kebangsaan Taming Jaya Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Damai Perdana Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Tun Hussein Onn 2 Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Cheras Jaya Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Cheras Perdana Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Perimbun Balakong

252-657: The local level, Balakong is administered by the Kajang Municipal Council . Balakong is accessible via the Balakong Interchange of SILK Expressway [REDACTED] Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway , which connects the BESRAYA Expressway [REDACTED] Sungai Besi Expressway near Seri Kembangan in the west to the Grand Saga Expressway [REDACTED] Cheras–Kajang Expressway (part of

270-828: The popular spots of eco-tourism are the Sungai Gabai Waterfalls , the Semenyih Water Reservoir and the Congkak River Forest Recreational Center. Another latest hot spot for tourism is the Sungai Lopoh, located at 22nd Mile of Jalan Hulu Langat and the Kuala Lumpur Look Out Point Tourist Complex, located at Jalan Ampang–Hulu Langat . Near Lembah Pangsun lies Mount Nuang (1,483m), a training ground for hikers and runners before they climb Mount Kinabalu or do

288-470: The south-west, and state of Negeri Sembilan to the south. Hulu Langat is the fifth largest district in Selangor State with an area of 840 square kilometres and the second most populous district with a population of 1,400,461 at the 2020 Census (provisional result). It is also the second most densely populated district with approximately 1688 people per km . It has a mix of urban and rural settlements with

306-454: The state and country behind Petaling, Sepang and Gombak. The figure is higher than both the state, RM8210 (2019) and national median income of RM5873 (2019). According to the Department of Statistics, Malaysia, Hulu Langat's population increased from 1,138,198 in 2010 to 1,400,416 in 2020. The following is based on the Department of Statistics Malaysia 2020 forecast. Hulu Langat District

324-619: Was drawn up and barred-wired by the British Empire under the Briggs Plan during the Malayan Emergency . Another belief is that there was a river running through the village named Sungai Balak and that the village adopted the river's name. It is believed that "-Kong" in Balakong comes from the Hakka word for river (江), and Balakong refers to the Hakka pronunciation of the river, Sungai Balak. It

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