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Selangor - Malaysia

by madhuri yadav 12 January, 2025 0 Comment 21 Views

Moving to Selangor - Malaysia

Contribute to the community by sharing information to help the Desi community connect and support one another. Provide details about apartments where the Desi community resides. Answer questions from those moving here for work, school, or other reasons. Share information about areas or buildings with a significant Desi population, including rent costs, utilities included, accessibility, availability of laundry facilities, and other relevant details. Note: This section is not for posting apartments for rent—please use the classifieds section for that. The goal is to offer guidance and answer questions for people planning to move to this area.

 

1. Desi Community

  • Malay Majority: Selangor is predominantly Malay, with significant Indian, Chinese, and other ethnic groups.
  • South Asian Communities: Includes Indian (Tamil, Malayali, Punjabi), Bangladeshi, Nepali, and Sri Lankan populations.

2. Areas with Significant South Asian Populations

  • Klang: Strong Tamil and Indian presence.
  • Petaling Jaya: Diverse South Asian population.
  • Subang Jaya: Popular among professionals and families.
  • Shah Alam: Significant Indian and South Asian communities.

3. Main Market Areas

  • Little India, Klang:
    • Hub for Indian goods, clothing, and eateries.
    • Famous for Tamil restaurants and Indian cultural shops.
  • Brickfields (Nearby Kuala Lumpur):
    • While not in Selangor, it’s a short commute and serves as the main South Asian market area for the region.

4. Grocery Stores

  • Bharat Groceries (Petaling Jaya): Specializes in Indian and South Asian products.
  • Sri Murugan Stores (Klang): Known for Indian spices, rice, and fresh produce.
  • Bombay Point (Shah Alam): Offers a wide range of Indian and Bangladeshi products.
  • Al-Farooq Mart (Subang Jaya): Popular among South Asian Muslims for halal products.

5. Transportation

  • Public Transport:

    • KTM Komuter and LRT lines connect key areas in Selangor.
    • RapidKL buses are widely used for local travel.
  • Ride Sharing:

    • Grab and inDrive are popular options for quick commutes.

6. Religious Places

  • Temples:

    • Sri Sundaraja Perumal Temple (Klang): Prominent Hindu temple.
    • Maha Mariamman Temple (Shah Alam): Popular for Tamil Hindus.
  • Gurdwaras:

    • Gurdwara Sahib Klang: Key Sikh religious site in Selangor.
    • Gurdwara Sahib Petaling Jaya: Serves the Sikh community in the area.
  • Mosques:

    • Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque (Shah Alam): Known as the Blue Mosque and popular among South Asians.
    • Masjid India Klang: Serves the Indian Muslim community.

7. Best Public Schools in South Asian Areas

Elementary Schools:

  • SK Bandar Sunway (Petaling Jaya): Multicultural student body.
  • SJK (T) Vivekananda (Klang): Tamil primary school.

Middle Schools:

  • SMK Subang Jaya (Subang Jaya): Popular among South Asian families.
  • SMK Seksyen 16 (Shah Alam): Diverse and inclusive environment.

High Schools:

  • Victoria Institution (Klang): High-quality education and extracurricular activities.
  • Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Damansara Jaya (Petaling Jaya): Known for academic excellence.

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