Subang Jaya

Subang Jaya
—  City  —
A view of part of Subang Jaya City Centre from SS17.
Subang Jaya Location in the Peninsula Malaysia
Subang Jaya Location in Malaysia
Coordinates: 3°3′52″N 101°35′37″E
Country	Malaysia
State	Selangor
Establishment	1974
Granted Municipal Status	1997
Government
• Administered by	Subang Jaya Municipal Council
Area
• Total	70 km2 (auto sq mi)
Population (2)
• Estimate (2010)	1,780,000
Time zone	MST (UTC+8)
Website	http://www.mpsj.gov.my/

Subang Jaya is a suburban city in the Klang Valley, Selangor, Malaysia. It comprises the southern third of the district of Petaling, and is home to a third of the district population of 1.78 million. Subang Jaya comprises (SS12 to SS19), Bandar Sunway, USJ, Putra Heights and Batu Tiga. The city is governed by the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ), which also governs other areas of the Petaling district not under Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam.

History

Subang Jaya was originally a township of Petaling Jaya. However, due to the high amount of population and fast rising developments, it has earned its own municipality^{[citation needed]}, the Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya. The city was developed by Sime UEP Berhad, the property development arm of the Malaysian conglomerate Sime Darby. The site was formerly an oil palm plantation called Seafield Estate under the municipality of Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya. Construction work for the development of Subang Jaya began in 1974 and was concluded in 1988. Upon the completion of Subang Jaya on the same year, Sime UEP began clearing land for the development of UEP Subang Jaya.^{[citation needed]}

In 1997, Subang Jaya was granted the status of a municipality.^{[citation needed]} Hence, the local authority was transferred from the Majlis Perbandaran Petaling Jaya (MPPJ) (Petaling Jaya Municipal Council) to Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya (MPSJ) (Subang Jaya Municipal Council). The MPSJ holds local government authority not only in Subang Jaya, but also USJ, Putra Heights, Batu Tiga, Bandar Sunway, Puchong, Bandar Kinrara, Seri Kembangan, Balakong, and other parts of Petaling district.

In 2005, Subang Jaya experienced a significant rise in dengue cases.

On 28 September 2011, a major explosion occurred at Empire Subang in SS16 at 3:45am. The fire department suspected that the explosion was caused by a gas leakage. Four people were injured.

Governance

In the Dewan Rakyat, the parliamentary constituency of Kelana Jaya (P104) is represented by Loh Gwo Burne of the People's Justice Party (PKR), a party in the opposition alliance, Pakatan Rakyat or PR. He has gained mainstream attention due to the controversy surrounding the Lingam Tapes.

For the 2004-2008 term, the Dewan Rakyat parliamentary constituency of Subang (P107) was represented by Tan Sri K.S. Nijhar of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), a party in the federal government ruling coalition, Barisan Nasional or BN. It is currently represented by Sivarasa Rasiah, a Vice-President of the opposition People's Justice Party (PKR) since 2008.

The position of Subang Jaya State Assemblyman (Dewan Undangan Negeri) for the 2004-2008 term was previously held by Dato' Lee Hwa Beng, of the MCA, part of the BN. The position is now held by Hannah Yeoh Tseow Suan from the Democratic Action Party (DAP), another component party of the Pakatan Rakyat alliance, after winning with a landslide victory in the Malaysian General Elections on 8 March 2008.

Shopping, leisure, entertainment and hotels

Carrefour Hypermarket in SS16, Subang Jaya.

Subang Parade, Empire Subang and the hypermarket chain Carrefour serve as the main shopping attractions in Subang Jaya. The exclusive department stores Parkson and Cold Storage (supermarket) are situated in Subang Parade.

In USJ, there are other shopping complexes like The Summit Subang USJ, Giant and Mydin to provide alternative shopping destinations and conveniences for the residents of Subang Jaya. The main commercial hub in USJ is Taipan Triangle Business Center in USJ 10 and Subang Business Centre in USJ 9 respectively. Taipan is the city's central business area and is famous throughout the Klang Valley for its variety of international F&B outlets.^{[citation needed]} Taipan Triangle is a favourite commercial hub among the residents in Klang Valley. Furthermore, there is another commercial area near USJ 1, namely USJ Sentral. The 19 USJ City Mall & Carrefour are the main tenants for a serviced residence named "Rhythm Avenue" in USJ 19.

Sunway Pyramid, a popular shopping complex for local and foreign tourists, is situated at the adjacent township of Bandar Sunway and serves Subang Jaya residents. Jusco and Parkson are currently Sunway Pyramid's anchor stores.

Empire Shopping Gallery in Empire Subang is an exclusive high-end shopping complex that is dedicated more on family and lifestyle concept.

SS15 serves as the city's main commercial centre and has recently developed a clubbing areas. There are many international F&B and shopping outlets located there. One of the most famous food courts in the Klang Valley, "Asia Cafe" is located there where there is a wide variety of famous local hawker stalls and entertainment outlets, such as internet cafes and pool centres. There is a newly built high-rise building in SS15, namely the First Subang which has Giant Hypermarket as its main anchor. The building also hosts many pubs and clubs for nightlife.

There are many exclusive hotels in Subang Jaya, which includes 4 to 5-stars options.

Aerial view of Menara Mesiniaga in SS16, Subang Jaya

Recreation

One of the main tourism spot^{[citation needed]} of Subang Jaya is the 'Subang Ria Park lake, located in SS12 nearby the Sime Darby Medical Centre. It serves as the main recreational park for the residents.

For sports, there are a few futsal courts in USJ and Subang Jaya such as Sportsplanet, De Stadium and etc. Also, there are many badminton, squash and tennis courts in Subang Jaya and USJ. Golf facilities include Subang Racquet and Golf Club, Extreme Park in South Quay, Bandar Sunway, Subang National Golf Club or Glenmarie Golf & Country Club.

Education

Subang Jaya is known as a higher education hub, with many large international colleges and universities, particularly in the commercial district of SS15, namely Taylor's University College, INTI International University, Metropolitan College and University of Wollongong. This has led to much of the high-rise apartment developments in the area, especially in SS15. The area has been converted to accommodate the students from overseas and local.^{[citation needed]}

Sunway University College, and Monash University Malaysia Campus are situated in nearby township Bandar Sunway. One of Subang Jaya's largest colleges, Taylor's University College, also have another lakeside campus located in PJS5, Subang Jaya at Jalan Taylors which is just a stone away from Subang Jaya city centre. SEGi University College are located in UEP Subang Jaya.

Subang Jaya also has four national primary schools and many national high schools, as well as one national-type primary school. There are also two private schools, Sri Kuala Lumpur and Sri Sedaya which caters for both primary and secondary levels. Furthermore, there are three international schools, namely Fairview international school which is located in Sime UEP Industrial Park in UEP Subang Jaya, Sunway International School at Bandar Sunway, and the Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur at Saujana Golf and Country Club, near Subang Airport.

Primary schools

• Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Subang Jaya
• Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Selangor
• Sekolah Kebangsaan Subang Jaya
• Sekolah Wawasan (USJ 15)
• Sekolah Kebangsaan Dato Onn Jaafar
• Sekolah Cina Tun Tan Cheng Lock
• Sekolah Tun Sambathan
• Sekolah Kebangsaan Seafield 3
• Sekolah Kebangsaan USJ 12
• Sekolah Kebangsaan SS17
• Sekolah Kebangsaan SS19
• Sekolah Kebangsaan Seafield (USJ 6)
• Sekolah Kebangsaan USJ 2
• Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Chee Wen (USJ 1)
• Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Lick Hung (SS19)
• Sekolah Kebangsaan USJ 20
• Sri Sedaya (Primary)
• Sri Kuala Lumpur (Primary)
• Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur (JSKL) (Primary)
• Fairview International School (Primary)

Secondary schools

• Fairview International School
• Sunway International School
• Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur (JSKL)
• Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan SS17
• Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan USJ 4
• Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Seafield
• Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan USJ 8
• Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan USJ 12
• Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan USJ 13
• Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan USJ 23
• Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan USJ 4
• Sekolah Agama Menengah Bestari USJ 5
• Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Subang Jaya SS14
• Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Subang Utama SS18
• Sri Kuala Lumpur Secondary School
• Sri Sedaya Secondary School

Tertiary

• SEGi University College
• Taylor's University College
• INTI International University
• Sunway University College
• Cilantro Culinary Academy

Healthcare

Healthcare in Subang Jaya is provided by a private hospital, Sime Darby Medical Centre, (formerly known as Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC)) in SS12 along with Sunway Medical Centre in adjacent Bandar Sunway.

Under the 9th Malaysian Plan, Subang Jaya will have its first public health clinic.

Places of worship

Masjid Darul Ehsan in SS15 is the main worshipping place of Muslims in Subang Jaya. Besides that, there is another mosque in SS19.

The Church of St Thomas More, Subang Jaya (STM), is a Roman Catholic parish, located in UEP Industrial Park. The Church was officially dedicated and opened on Sunday, 10 April 2011, by Most Rev. Murphy Pakiam, Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur.

Transport

A KTM Komuter Class 82 EMU at Subang Jaya Komuter station.

Subang Jaya is well-connected to the cities of Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam and the townships of Petaling Jaya such as Bandar Sunway, Ara Damansara, Kota Damansara, Bandar Utama, Damansara Utama and Mutiara Damansara via a network of major highways, namely the Federal Highway, the Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS), the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), the New Pantai Expressway (NPE), the North-South Expressway Central Link and the Damansara-Puchong Expressway.

Persiaran Kewajipan and Persiaran Tujuan are the busiest road^{[citation needed]} in Subang Jaya during rush hour from/to Kuala Lumpur.

The major route from UEP Subang Jaya and Subang Jaya to Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya is the Subang-Kelana Jaya Link, which also connects the Persiaran Kewajipan roundabout of the New Pantai Expressway (MES-E|10) towards the Subang Airport expressway (route 15) of Federal Highway (route JKR|2).

Subang Jaya is also served by an urban-suburb rail link, the KTM Komuter, which provides transportation towards Port Klang and also Kuala Lumpur. In August 2006, Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Mohd Najib Abdul Razak announced that the western end of the Kelana Jaya Line would be extended to Subang Jaya as well. The Kelana Jaya Line will be extended from the existing route from the Subang LRT Depot, running through the Dana 1 commercial centre in Kelana Jaya, to Kelana Centre Point, then to Subang Parade (interfaced with KTM Subang Jaya Komuter station), to Subang Jaya (3 stations), then to The Summit Square at USJ 1, to USJ 9 near the Al Falakh Mosque and the Subang Jaya headquarter police station (USJ 8), then will be connected to USJ 19. The main station hub is located at Putra Heights, which will eventually connect with the Ampang Line to Sri Petaling. The construction of the project is due to be started in the mid-year of 2011 and is expected to be completed in 2013.

Public bus transportation is provided by several companies such as RapidKL, Metrobus, and Triton. These buses provide routes around the city and also to Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur's former international airport, the Subang Airport has since been re-named Subang Skypark after an extensive renovation by Subang SkyPark Sdn Bhd is located near the city. Also, it is nearby (and within the municipality), Ara Damansara and Kota Damansara. It serves as the main hub for turboprop airlines Firefly (a low-cost carrier subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines) and Berjaya Air and is the premier hub for corporate and private aviation in Southeast Asia.

External links

• Subang Jaya travel guide from Wikitravel