Shah Alam

Shah Alam is a city in Selangor, and the state capital. It is located in the Petaling District and a tiny piece of the neighbouring Klang District. Due to Kuala Lumpur’s admission as a Federal Territory in 1974, Shah Alam took over as the state capital of Selangor in 1978. Following Malaysia’s independence from colonial Rule in 1957, Shah Alam was the country’s first planned metropolis. Shah Alam, or previously known as Sungai Renggam, was formerly famed for its rubber and oil palm plantations.

Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, the state Sultan of Selangor at the time, adopted the present name after his father, Sultan Alam Shah. Many more landmarks, structures, and even a street bear the Sultan’s name. Shah Alam was established in 1963 with the goal of becoming Selangor’s new administrative capital, replacing Kuala Lumpur, which became a Federal Territory on February 1, 1974.

Transportation and Facilities

Individuals who utilize public transportation to get to other large cities can take the KTM commuter train, which runs along the Tanjong Malim–Port Klang route. There are many Shah Alam offices for rent near LRT that you can look at if you are planning to build a business in the area. The line passes to three stations in Shah Alam: the Shah Alam Komuter station, the Padang Jawa Komuter station, and the Sungai Buloh Komuter station. Besides LRT, you can also rent an office near Subang Airport. International flights are served by the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), while domestic flights are served by the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, which is connected to the city via the Federal Highway.

In the city’s business sections, public transportation is provided by buses and taxis. At Section 17, there is a bus and taxi hub with offices for many minibuses, express bus, and taxi firms, as well as vehicle rental agencies. Passengers travelling on express bus routes to key cities around Peninsular Malaysia can also use this hub. Which is why Shah Alam’s strategic location made it easy and accommodating for businesses to set up their offices. Dataran PHB is one of the many strategic office locations in Shah Alam. Besides that, you can also rent an office space near the LRT Ara Damansara which is about a 5-10 minutes walk to the office.

Attractions

Shah Alam Sports Complex, is a properly equipped sports complex in Shah Alam. The massive Shah Alam Stadium is one of the amenities inside the Complex. The Pusat Akuatik Darul Ehsan or Darul Ehsan Aquatic Centre, a Go-Kart track within the Stadium Shah Alam car park, and the Shah Alam Extreme Park in Section 13 are also part of the Shah Alam Sports Complex.

The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque is the most prominent structure in Shah Alam. It is also known as the Blue Mosque, and it is said to be Malaysia’s largest mosque and one of the largest in Southeast Asia. The mosque has a capacity of 24,000 attendees at any given moment. Besides that, Section 24 of Uptown Shah Alam is along the LKSA highway. It’s a favourite hangout spot for locals, and it’s more than simply a flea market. Occasionally, there are food vendors and activities such as concerts and games.