6 Petaling
Jaya
Search percentage: 7.91%
Petaling Jaya is a satellite town
of Kuala Lumpur. Covering 97.2
square kilometres and is known
as a self-sustainable city, Petaling
Jaya was granted city status
on 20 June 2006. The reason PJ
makes it into the list year after
year is because of its proximity
to KL and the endless amenities
and countless shopping malls
readily available in the area.
In fact, PJ topped the chart for
the most searched areas to rent
in Klang Valley in 2019 too.
PJ residents tend to resist
going to KL unless they have to
because as far as shopping is
concerned, there are plenty of
malls to visit. Major highways
such as the LDP, Federal Highway,
Sprint and DUKE all offer
easy access to Kuala Lumpur
and other parts of Selangor.
Kuala Lumpur-Kuala Selangor
Expressway (LATAR)
8 S ubang Jaya
Search percentage: 5.19%
7 R awang
Search percentage: 5.50%
Rawang may not have been on
the top of the list in the eyes
of homebuyers years ago, but
it seems times have changed.
Rawang has now become a
hotspot with new projects seen
all over and selling at good
prices. It started as a township
offering a place to work and live.
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awang now offers more
job
opportunities
with
entertainment
elements,
transforming itself into a
self-sustained township. This
had led to buyers becoming
less hesitant to the idea of
moving to Rawang.
A booming and well-connected
area, Subang Jaya is a popular
area for homebuyers because
of
its
constant
growing
development. Easily connected to
KL through major highways and
ample residential, commercial,
and
recreational
facilities
make Subang Jaya the perfect
choice for those who want a
work-life balance but with the
benefits of a major urban centre.
Subang Jaya is also
home
to
many
tertiary
education
institutions
such
as INTI International College
Subang, SEGi College Subang,
Taylor's University and Monash
University. It is estimated that
the number of residents here
will rise to over 1.5 million by
2035. The population growth
means ongoing investments
in infrastructure is a key
part of Subang Jaya’s future.
Though the only integrated
railway system available in the
area is the KTM, it is now easier
for people to commute to KL.
Simply stop at the Sungai Buloh
station and switch to MRT for
easy access to KL. Other than
that, the KL-Kuala Selangor
Expressway (LATAR Expressway)
links Kuala Lumpur at Templer’s
Park with the township of Ijok,
creating an alternative link road.
The expressway has successfully
shortened the travel distance
between KL, Rawang, and
Ijok, making it more feasible
for Rawang residents to work
elsewhere, and vice versa.
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