Kuala Langat District | |
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| Daerah Kuala Langat | |
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  Kuala Langat District Location ofKuala Langat District inMalaysia | |
| Coordinates:2°50′N101°30′E / 2.833°N 101.500°E /2.833; 101.500 | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Selangor |
| Seat | Teluk Datok |
| Largest town | Banting |
| Local area government(s) | Kuala Langat Municipal Council |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Rosli Othman[1] |
| • Sultan's Representative | Mohamed Al Haj Harun[2] |
| Area | |
• Total | 858 km2 (331 sq mi) |
| Population (2020)[4] | |
• Total | 307,787 |
| • Density | 359/km2 (929/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
| Postcode | 425xx-428xx, 471xx |
| Calling code | +6-03-31, +6-03-51, +6-03-5614, +6-03-80 |
| Vehicle registration plates | B |
TheKuala Langat District is a district ofSelangor,Malaysia. It is situated in the southwestern part of Selangor. It covers an area of 858 square kilometres, and had a population of 307,787 at the 2020 Census (exclude foreign).[4] It is bordered by the districts ofKlang andPetaling to the north andSepang to the east. TheStrait of Malacca forms its western border.
Among the major towns in Kuala Langat areBanting,Jugra,Teluk Datok,Morib and an islandCarey Island.
Kuala Langat District is divided into 7mukims, which are:[5]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 130,090 | — |
| 2000 | 192,176 | +47.7% |
| 2010 | 220,214 | +14.6% |
| 2020 | 307,787 | +39.8% |
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Kuala Langat is predominantly an agricultural district, with the main crop beingoil-palm. In addition, Kuala Langat has several forest reserves, including theKuala Langat North Forest Reserve and the Kuala Langat South Forest Reserve, both of which are important for the conservation of flora and fauna.[7]
Kuala Langat is famous for its agricultural produce, industries that recycle scrap metal, home stay programmes for tourists and for itsNational Space Centre in Kanchong Darat. Local farmers transform scrap metal from cars, electronics and other household appliances into large 12 meter transformers.[8]
Putrajaya and theKuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), linked by new highways, have become the catalyst for Kuala Langat’s development. Road networks and infrastructure in the district are good, making it viable for manufacturers to transport their finished goods on freight trucks toKuala Lumpur, KLIA andPort Klang.[citation needed]
Bandar Saujana Putra, located in the far-north of the district, was established in 2003 by LBS Bina Berhad and is located nearPutra Heights,UEP Subang Jaya (USJ) andPuchong, as well asCyberjaya,Putrajaya, andTeluk Panglima Garang.[9]
TheTeluk Panglima Garang Free Trade Zone, industries manufacturing electronic components and car parts have created many job opportunities for locals.[citation needed]
Morib is being moulded into an education hub and that plans were afoot to set up a few educational institutions in Jugra. Currently, there is the Kuala Langat Community College and Industrial Training Institute. Other institutions being built are a matriculation college, a polytechnic and a MARA skills training institute.[citation needed]
Kota Kemuning is a township located in the constituency of Kota Raja developed by Hicom-Gamuda Development Sdn Bhd in 1994 and is renowned as one of the Klang Valley’s finest residences with its healthy and harmonious living environment.
Bandar Rimbayu dubbed as "The Township Nature Perfected" is a 1,879-acre premier township situated adjacent toKota Kemuning is a development that consists of a mixed development of residential, commercial, recreational and parkland components. The township is spread over 4 precincts: Flora, Fauna, Bayu and Commercial Hub. Surrounded by 4 major highways to Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Subang, Petaling Jaya, Damansara, Puchong, Shah Alam and Klang Valley gives the township excellent connectivity.
List of Kuala Langat district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)
| Parliament | Seat Name | Member of Parliament | Party |
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| P112 | Kuala Langat | Ahmad Yunus Hairi | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
| P113 | Sepang | Aiman Athirah Sabu | Pakatan Harapan (AMANAH) |
List of Kuala Langat district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri)
| Parliament | State | Seat Name | State Assemblyman | Party |
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| P112 | N51 | Sijangkang (Telok Panglima Garang) | Ahmad Yunus Hairi | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
| P112 | N52 | Banting | Papparaidu Veraman | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) |
| P112 | N53 | Morib | Roznizan Ahmad | Perikatan Nasional (BERSATU) |
| P113 | N54 | Tanjong Sepat | Borhan bin Ahmad Shah | Pakatan Harapan (PKR) |
| P113 | N55 | Dengkil | Jamil Salleh | Perikatan Nasional (BERSATU) |
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