Hulu Langat District

Hulu Langat District is a district 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 the south-west, and state of Negeri Sembilan to the south.

For the federal constituency represented in the Dewan Rakyat, see Hulu Langat (federal constituency).
Hulu Langat District
District of Malaysia
Daerah Hulu Langat
Other transcription(s)
 • Jawiدايره هولو لاڠت‎
 • Chinese乌鲁冷岳县
 • Tamilஉலு லங்காட்
Location of Hulu Langat District in Selangor
Hulu Langat District
Location of Hulu Langat District in Malaysia
Coordinates: 3°05′N 101°50′E
Country Malaysia
State Selangor
SeatBandar Baru Bangi
Local area government(s)Kajang Municipal Council
(South)
Ampang Jaya Municipal Council
(North)
Government
 • District officerZul-Kefli@Zulkefli Khalid[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total829.44 km2 (320.25 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total1,067,744
 • Density1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+8 (Not observed)
Postcode
43xxx, 55xxx, 56xxx, 68xxx
Calling code+6-03-4, +6-03-8, +6-03-9
Vehicle registration platesB

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 1,141,880 at the 2010 Census (provisional result). It is also the second most densely populated district with approximately 1300 people per km2. It has a mix of urban and rural settlements with 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 the state and country behind Petaling, Sepang and Gombak.[4]The figure is higher than both the state, RM8210 (2019) and national median income of RM5873 (2019).[5]

Population
Historical population
YearPop.±%
1991 413,900—    
2000 864,451+108.9%
2010 1,138,198+31.7%
2020 1,400,461+23.0%
Source: [6]

According to the Department of Statistics, Malaysia, Hulu Langat's population increased from 1,138,198 in 2010 to 1,414,856 in 2020.[7]

The following is based on Department of Statistics Malaysia 2010 census.[3]

Ethnic groups in Hulu Langat , 2010 census
EthnicityPopulationPercentage
Bumiputera586,65855.1%
Chinese355,74133.3%
Indian113,80810.7%
Others11,5371.0%
Total1,067,744100%

Administrative divisions

Hulu Langat District is divided into 7 mukims, which are:[8]

  1. Hulu Langat
  2. Ampang
  3. Cheras
  4. Hulu Semenyih
  5. Kajang
  6. Semenyih
  7. Beranang

    Local Area Government
    1. Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (Mukim Ampang only)
    2. Kajang Municipal Council (Most parts of the district except Mukim Ampang)

    Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats
    Hulu Langat, Selangor Parliament and State Assembly Electoral Districts


    List of Hulu Langat district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)

    ParliamentSeat NameMember of ParliamentParty
    P99 AmpangZuraida KamarudinPerikatan Nasional (BERSATU)
    P100 PandanWan Azizah Wan IsmailPakatan Harapan (PKR)
    P101 Hulu LangatHasanuddin Mohd YunusPakatan Harapan (AMANAH)
    P102 BangiOng Kian MingPakatan Harapan (DAP)


    List of Hulu Langat district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri)

    ParliamentStateSeat NameState AssemblymanParty
    P99 N20Lembah JayaHaniza Mohamed TalhaPerikatan Nasional (BERSATU)
    P100 N21Pandan IndahIzham HashimPakatan Harapan (PKR)
    P100 N22TerataiLai Wai ChongIND
    P101 N23Dusun TuaEdry FaizalPakatan Harapan (DAP)
    P101 N24SemenyihZakaria HanafiBarisan Nasional (UMNO)
    P102 N25KajangHee Loy SianPakatan Harapan (PKR)
    P102 N26Sungai RamalMazwan Bin JoharPakatan Harapan (PKR)
    P102 N27BalakongWong Siew KiPakatan Harapan (DAP)

    Infrastructure

    Public transportation

    The Phase-2 of MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line (MRT SBK) which opened in July 2017 runs through several areas in this district, previously not served by any railway service. The MRT stations under this district are Taman Suntex, Sri Raya, Bandar Tun Hussein Onn, Batu 11 Cheras, Bukit Dukung, Sungai Jernih, Stadium Kajang, and Kajang station which is the southern terminus of the MRT SBK line. Kajang station also acts as the interchange point with the KTM ETS service and KTM Komuter Seremban Line. The Komuter line also passes through Bangi and UKM stations within the district

    The district is also widely served by public bus service run by Rapid KL. Bus routes in the district fall under the Ampang Corridor and Cheras Corridor.

    Highways

    The district is served by the Kuala Lumpur–Seremban Expressway, the Cheras–Kajang Expressway, the Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway (Silk Highway), and the Kajang - Seremban Highway (LEKAS) with essential links to other major highways. Meanwhile, a new expressway, East Klang Valley Expressway EKVE, which connects Ukay Perdana, Ampang and Sungai Long, Kajang is currently under construction and is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.[9]

    Education

    Hulu Langat District is home to a number of higher education institutions.

    Public universities

    Private universities and university colleges

    Places of interest

    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 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 Sungai Lui, Hulu Langat lays a famous malay residents named Shahid Ramlee Mansion, which was once before settled by Tan Sri P.Ramlee, Malaysia 70s famous actor.

    Near Lembah Pangsun lies Mount Nuang (1,483m)a training ground for hikers and runners before they climb Mount Kinabalu or do 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 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

    See also

    References
    1. "Portal Rasmi PDT Hulu Langat Carta Organisasi Utama". www2.selangor.gov.my.
    2. "Portal Rasmi PDT Hulu Langat Latar Belakang". www2.selangor.gov.my.
    3. "Population Distribution and Basic Demographic Characteristics, 2010" (PDF). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
    4. "HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND BASIC AMENITIES SURVEY REPORT 2019" (PDF). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. July 2020. Retrieved 5 Jan 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
    5. "HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND BASIC AMENITIES SURVEY REPORT BY STATE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DISCTRICT SELANGOR 2019" (PDF). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. July 2020. Retrieved 5 Jan 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
    6. "Key Findings Population and Housing Census of Malaysia, 2020" (in Malay and English). Department of Statistics, Malaysia.
    7. "Newsletter Bencana Banjir Ulu Langat: Fakta dan Angka" (PDF). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. 29 Dec 2021. Retrieved 5 Jan 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
    8. http://apps.water.gov.my/jpskomuniti/dokumen/Hulu%20Langat_DEEP_Januari_2011.pdf
    9. Jalil, Asila (3 Nov 2021). "EKVE 94% completed, says deputy minister". The Malaysian Reserve. Retrieved 5 Jan 2022.
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