The name “Selangor” is believed to have been derived from the Malay word “selangau,” a type of fly, although there are various theories and myths about its origin. Over time, the state became an important center of commerce and culture, and the name Selangor became synonymous with its vibrant history and diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Located on the west coast<\/a> of Peninsular Malaysia<\/a>, Selangor is surrounded by Perak <\/a>to the north, Pahang <\/a>to the east, Negeri Sembilan<\/a> to the south, and the Strait of Malacca to the west. It envelopes the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur<\/a> and Putrajaya<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of Malaysia’s most prosperous and populated states, Selangor, boasts a rich history intertwined with tin mining, trade, and the struggles of the colonial era. The state played a pivotal role during the Malayan Emergency and has seen rapid urbanization and development over the past few decades, emerging as a key economic and cultural hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By Air: <\/strong>The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 <\/strong>and its budget terminal, KLIA Terminal 2<\/strong>, are located in Sepang, Selangor, and serve as the primary international gateways to the region, linking Selangor to numerous global destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By Rail:<\/strong> The KTM Komuter<\/strong> and MRT <\/strong>lines link various parts of Selangor to Kuala Lumpur and other neighboring states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By Road:<\/strong> Selangor boasts a well-connected road network with major expressways like the North-South Expressway (NSE)<\/strong>, the Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS)<\/strong>, and the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By Bus:<\/strong> Major bus terminals such as the Klang Sentral<\/strong> and Bandar Tasik Selatan<\/strong> (part of Terminal Bersepadu Selatan – TBS<\/strong>) offer intercity and interstate bus services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blessed with coastal allure, mountainous terrains, lush greenery, and urban landscapes, Selangor serves as a microcosm of Malaysia’s varied attractions. From culinary delights<\/a> to retail havens, historical monuments to natural wonders, Selangor beckons travelers with a promise of unforgettable experiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Name The name “Selangor” is believed to have been derived from the Malay word “selangau,” a type of fly, although there are various theories and myths about its origin. Over time, the state became an important center of commerce and culture, and the name Selangor became synonymous with its vibrant history and diversity. Geography Located … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[54,55],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2072"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2072"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2072\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2365,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2072\/revisions\/2365"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2072"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2072"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2072"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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