Bandar Baru Klang Explained

Bandar Baru Klang
Nickname:BBK
Settlement Type:Township
Motto:The 21st Century Integrated Township[1]
Pushpin Map:Malaysia
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within Malaysia
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Malaysia
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Selangor
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Klang
Leader Title:Local Authority
Leader Name:Majlis Perbandaran Klang
Leader Title1:Yang Dipertua
Leader Name1:Mohammad Bin Yacob
Timezone1:MST
Utc Offset1:+8
Postal Code Type:Postcode
Postal Code:41150
Area Code Type:Dialling code
Area Code:+60 33
Blank Name Sec1:Police
Blank Info Sec1:Klang 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).

Connectivity

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

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

Hotels

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

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

Shopping

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

Education

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

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

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

Future Developments

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]

External links

Notes and References

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