Established in the 1950s on the remains of rubber plantations, Petaling Jaya is now a busy commercial and residential hub with more than 500,000 inhabitants, with each of the country’s three main ethnicities – Malay, Chinese and Indian. Unlike other major cities, there are not lots of things to do in here, except for the occasional oddities here and there. But there’s something about this town, which makes visitors flock to this part of Malaysia
Gasing Hill
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- City: Petaling Jaya
Along the same road from the Chetawan Temple is the turnoff towards the Gasing Hill. The Hill, which is the only remaining forest reserve in PJ, covers approximately 100 acres where rare fauna and flo...
Kota Darul Ehsan Arch
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- City: Petaling Jaya
This huge marble arch, the gateway into Petaling Jaya, was erected to mark the commemoration of the cession of Kuala Lumpur to the Federal Government to form th...
MBPJ Tower
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- City: Petaling Jaya
The headquarters of the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) and a prominent PJ landmark, the 27-storey building which cost RM50m was officiated by the late Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Az...
Taman Jaya
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- City: Petaling Jaya
A spot for those in search of outdoor activities like jogging and cycling is Taman Jaya, a favourite recreational hub for residents with its shady trees and lake. It is a short walk away from the simi...
Wat Chetawan Temple
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- City: Petaling Jaya
One of the main Thai Buddhist temples in the Klang Valley, the Chetawan can be seen in full glory either when driving on Jalan Gasing or traveling on the Kelana Jaya Line LRT. With a towering main pra...