Bandar Baru Klang

Coordinates: 3°3′45.87339″N 101°28′8.0955″E / 3.0627426083°N 101.468915417°E / 3.0627426083; 101.468915417
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3°3′45.87339″N 101°28′8.0955″E / 3.0627426083°N 101.468915417°E / 3.0627426083; 101.468915417

Bandar Baru Klang
Township
Nickname: 
BBK
Motto: 
The 21st Century Integrated Township[1]
CountryMalaysia
StateSelangor
DistrictKlang
Government
 • Local AuthorityMajlis Perbandaran Klang
 • Yang DipertuaMohammad Bin Yacob
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
Postcode
41150
Dialling code+60 33
PoliceKlang Newtown

Bandar Baru Klang (literal translation: Klang New Town) is a modern township located just 2 km away from the Klang town centre in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Bandar Baru Klang is developed by the Acmar Group.[1] The township falls under the jurisdiction of the Klang Municipal Council (MPK).

A section of Bandar Baru Klang seen from Jalan Tiara 4.

Connectivity[edit]

Bandar Baru Klang is well connected to the Federal Highway and the North Klang Straits Bypass as well as the North Klang Valley Expressway via North Klang Straits Bypass.

Politics[edit]

Bandar Baru Klang is represented in the Parliament by the Member of Parliament for Shah Alam, Khalid Abd Samad.[2] In the State Assembly of Selangor, the township is represented by Mohd Najwan Halimi, the state assemblyman for Kota Anggerik.[3]

Facilities[edit]

AEON Bukit Raja Shopping Centre, Bandar Baru Klang.

Hotels[edit]

The Wyndham Acmar Klang, as seen from Selat Klang Highway-Federal Highway junction.

The 488-room Wyndham Acmar Klang is the first upscale international hotel in Klang.[4] The hotel opens in January 2020 and is located next to AEON Shopping Centre Bukit Raja.[5][6] The construction of the hotel was halted in 1997 due to the Asian Financial Crisis, and was resumed in 2015.[7]

Healthcare[edit]

The KPJ Klang Specialist Hospital, a tertiary care hospital is located in the township.[8]

Shopping[edit]

There is one shopping centre in Klang Newtown, the AEON Bukit Raja Shopping Centre.

Education[edit]

Sekolah Sri Acmar; a private primary and secondary school is located at Persiaran Rajawali. An international school, Acmar International School is slated to open in June 2018.[9]

Government Offices[edit]

The office of the Selangor Department Of Director General Of Lands And Mines (Federal) as well as Federal Offices Complex are located on Persiaran Bukit Raja 1.

Sports and Recreation[edit]

Klang Executive Club and U One Sports Centre are located within the township.

Future Developments[edit]

The 36-kilometer Bandar Utama-Klang Line (interim name) BKL, an LRT extension to the western corridor of Greater KL will passes through the township.[10] The township will be served by Bukit Raja and Kawasan 17 stations.[11]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "A vibrant and happening Klang township". The Star (Malaysia).
  2. ^ "Mat Sabu, Khalid Samad menang, Raja Bahrin tumbang". Malaysia Kini (in Malay).
  3. ^ Faliq Lajim and Ayusliza Azizan. "PKR kekal di Shah Alam, Batu Tiga, Kota Anggerik". Berita Harian (in Malay).
  4. ^ Chung Ying Yi (13 March 2019). "Wyndham Hotel & Resorts to manage D'Rapport Residences and Wyndham Acmar Klang Hotel". The Edge Markets. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  5. ^ Sorcha O'Higgins (17 January 2020). "Stunning Wyndham Acmar Klang welcomes guests in Malaysia [Construction Report]". Top Hotel News. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  6. ^ "Breakfast briefing: Tuesday, June 30". The Star (Malaysia).
  7. ^ V Shankar Ganesh (9 January 2015). "Acmar's hotel to be new landmark in Klang". The Edge Markets. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  8. ^ "KPJ KLANG SPECIALIST HOSPITAL". Al-'Aqar Healthcare REIT.
  9. ^ Ethel Khoo. "Cover Story: Old district continues to see new developments". The Edge Markets. Retrieved 2018-06-25.
  10. ^ "LRT3 route agreed at over 35km between PJ and Klang". KiniBiz. Retrieved 2014-07-17.
  11. ^ "LRT3 Bandar Utama-Klang rail project – more details about planned route, list of station names revealed". paultan.org. Retrieved 2015-08-10.

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