Kajang
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| Motto: Beretika Kehidupan Berkualiti (English : ) | |||
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| Country | Malaysia | ||
| State | Selangor | ||
| Establishment | 1807 | ||
| Granted municipal status |
1997 January 1st | ||
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| - City | 787.61 km² | ||
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| - City (2006) | 229,655 | ||
| - Density | 561.55/km² | ||
| - Metro | 442,281 | ||
| Time zone | MST (UTC+8) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | Not observed (UTC) | ||
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| Website: http://www.mpkj.gov.my/ | |||
Kajang, with a population of 229,655 (as of 2006) is a town in the state of Selangor, Malaysia (2.98° N, 101.77° E). It is located about 20 km south of Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur. One of the popularly known places here is Sungai Chua. The population of Kajang has rapidly grown since a few years ago. It had a population of 189,400 in 2001.
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[edit] History
The first settlement in Kajang was established in 1709. In 1807, Kajang was founded after the Klang War.
[edit] Food and Tourism
Kajang is famous for its sate Kajang (alternate spelling satay), a form of skewered barbequed meat. Informally, Kajang is known as the "Satay Town", and is famous among tourists and locals alike. Kajang is also the district capital of Hulu Langat.
[edit] Secondary Education
Kajang is a town surrounded by many schools, mainly SMK Tinggi Kajang (Kajang High School), SMJK Yu Hua Kajang [Official Website], SMK Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SAAS), SMK Saujana Impian, SMK Convent Kajang, SMK Jalan Bukit Kajang, SMK Kajang Utama, SMK Jalan Reko and more.
[edit] Higher Education
One university located near Kajang is Universiti Tenaga Nasional (Uniten). Another, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (The National University of Malaysia), in nearby Bangi, is one of the largest national universities. Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure University College (KLIUC), also known an Kolej Ikram is another educational institution based in Kajang. An English university, the University of Nottingham has also opened a campus in nearby Semenyih, which is easily accessible from Kajang. Besides, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) has opened a Business School at Bandar Baru Sungai Long in 2005.
[edit] Famous People from Kajang
- Lt Adnan Bin Saidi, the hero of Battle of Singapore in Bukit Chandu during World War II was born here in Sungai Ramal.
- Prof Gulam Rusul, professor of food science.
[edit] References
- OTAIKAJANG.ORG.MY : Laman Komuniti Kajang
- Web Portal Majlis Perbandaran Kajang
- Kajang Municipal Council website
- 3D Map of Kajang Town
- ODP's Kajang category
- New Era College
