Hulu Langat
| Hulu Langat | |
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| District of Malaysia | |
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| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Selangor Darul Ehsan |
| Seat | Bandar Baru Bangi |
| Government | |
| • Sultan's Representative | Abdul Jalil Abdul Rani |
| • District Officer | Zulkefli Khalid |
| Area | |
| • Total | 840 km2 (320 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,141,880 |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,500/sq mi) |
Hulu Langat is a district and also a parliamentary constituency located between Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. Being located in the southeast corridor of the Klang Valley, it is quietly booming. The constituency encompasses the Kajang, Semenyih and Dusun Tua state seats.
Hulu Langat is the fifth largest district in Selangor State with an area of 840 square kilometres and a population of 1,141,880 at the 2010 Census (provisional result). 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).
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Population
City folks who want some peace and quiet away from the rat race in Kuala Lumpur are investing in properties here and settling down in new townships such as Bandar Sungai Long and Sunway Semenyih.
According to the Population and Housing Census Malaysia 2000, Hulu Langat's population increased from 177,900 in 1980 to 413,900 in 1991 and 864,451 in 2000 and 1,141,880 in 2010. Malays make up 53%, followed by the Chinese (36.5%), Indians (9.7%) and others (0.8%).
The number of registered voters as of September was 87,839 scattered in Kajang (29,095), Semenyih (27,203) and Dusun Tua (31,541).
Subdivisions
The district is further divided into mukims or subdistricts. The Mukims are:
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Note:
- Cheras, Selangor is not to be confused with the neighbouring district of Cheras in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
Local Area Government
- Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya
- Majlis Perbandaran Kajang
Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats
List of Hulu Langat district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)
| Parliament | Seat Name | Member of Parliament | Party |
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| P99 | Ampang | Zuraida Kamarudin | Pakatan Rakyat (PR) |
| P100 | Pandan | Rafizi Ramli | Pakatan Rakyat (PR) |
| P101 | Hulu Langat | Che Rosli Che Mat | Pakatan Rakyat (PR) |
| P102 | Serdang | Ong Kian Ming | Pakatan Rakyat (PR) |
List of Hulu Langat district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri)
| Parliament | State | Seat Name | State Assemblyman | Party |
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| P99 | N20 | Lembah Jaya | Khasim Abdul Aziz | Pakatan Rakyat (PR) |
| P100 | N21 | Chempaka | Iskandar Abdul Samad | Pakatan Rakyat (PR) |
| P100 | N22 | Teratai | Tiew Way Keng | Pakatan Rakyat (PR) |
| P101 | N23 | Dusun Tua | Razaly Hassan | Pakatan Rakyat (PR) |
| P101 | N24 | Semenyih | Johan Aziz | Barisan Nasional (BN) |
| P101 | N25 | Kajang | Wan Azizah binti Wan Ismail | Pakatan Rakyat (PR) |
| P102 | N26 | Bangi | Shafie Abu Bakar | Pakatan Rakyat (PR) |
| P102 | N27 | Balakong | Ng Tien Chee | Pakatan Rakyat (PR) |
Infrastructure
The constituency is served by the Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Expressway, the Cheras-Kajang Highway and the Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway (Silk Highway) with essential links to other major highways.
Issues
Residents are lobbying for the proposed light rail transit system with the last stop at Jusco Cheras Selatan in Balakong to be extended to Kajang and linked with the KTM Komuter plying between Seremban and Rawang.
The prolonged issue concerning the Bandar Mahkota Cheras closed access road could be used by the Opposition to swing some votes. The road has been closed since 2005 as the various parties could not reach a compromise.
The delayed Kajang-Semenyih Highway, which was to be completed and opened to traffic seven years ago, could also play on the voters. This highway would have considerably eased traffic in Semenyih.
Places of interest
Hulu Langat town is famous for its durians. This town is also popular for its recreational activities and natural surroundings. 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.
Kajang town on the other hand is famous for its satay, which is very popular amongst the locals as well as tourists.
References
- Hulu Langat constituency has a few surprises, The Star, February 27, 2008.
External links
- Website Ahli Parlimen Hulu Langat
- Website Rasmi Pas Kawasan Hulu Langat
- Pusat Internet Desa Hulu Langat
- Places of Interests in Hulu Langat
- Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya
