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'''Wangsa Maju''' is a counstituency in [[Kuala Lumpur]], Malaysia. This area is surrounded by [[Setapak]], [[Taman Melati]] and [[Gombak]] district in [[Selangor]].
'''Wangsa Maju''' is a township and a constituency in [[Kuala Lumpur]], Malaysia. This area is surrounded by [[Setapak]], [[Taman Melati]] and [[Gombak]] district in [[Selangor]]. Wangsa Maju is one of the largest townships in Kuala Lumpur and consists of many sections — Section 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 10.<ref name="kaur2018"/>

Wangsa Maju in recent years has seen a lot of development, transforming this once traditional Chinese-majority township into a bustling urban areas with more and more high rise buildings being built to cater the increasing population. unbelievable. Although it's a relatively small area compared to its neighbouring Setiawangsa and Gombak, it has a very high concentration of Chinese temples and cultural activities taking place at all time. For example, there are usually over 10 'getai' or mega fest organised for Hungry Ghost Festival celebration in the 7th month of Chinese calendar.


== History ==
== History ==
The present site of Wangsa Maju was previously occupied by Setapak rubber estates from the 1900s until the 1980s, when the township was formed in 1984. Following the opening of [[Tunku Abdul Rahman University College]] (TARC) & [[Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman]] (UTAR), Wangsa Maju has since become a major residential area for the students of [[Tunku Abdul Rahman University College|TARC]] & [[Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman|UTAR]].
The present site of Wangsa Maju was previously occupied by Setapak rubber estates from the 1900s until the 1980s, when the township was formed in 1984.<ref name="kaur2018"/> Following the opening of [[Tunku Abdul Rahman University College]] (TARC) & [[Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman]] (UTAR), Wangsa Maju has since become a major residential area for the students of [[Tunku Abdul Rahman University College|TARC]] & [[Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman|UTAR]].


Most residents are from the low to middle income group.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2018/04/07/a-choice-place-to-live-with-many-highrise-and-lowcost-flats-projects/|title=A choice place to live with many high-rise and low-cost flats projects - Metro News {{!}} The Star Online|website=www.thestar.com.my|access-date=2018-06-08}}</ref>
Most residents are from the low to middle income group.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2018/04/07/a-choice-place-to-live-with-many-highrise-and-lowcost-flats-projects/|title=A choice place to live with many high-rise and low-cost flats projects - Metro News {{!}} The Star Online|website=www.thestar.com.my|access-date=2018-06-08}}</ref>
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* Various housing area such as Wangsa Melawati, Desa Setapak, Taman Sri Rampai, Taman Bunga Raya
* Various housing area such as Wangsa Melawati, Desa Setapak, Taman Sri Rampai, Taman Bunga Raya
* [[Road Transport Department Malaysia|Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan]] Wangsa Maju (Known for ''W'' and ''V'' Number plate registration issuance)
* [[Road Transport Department Malaysia|Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan]] Wangsa Maju (Known for ''W'' and ''V'' Number plate registration issuance)
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* [[AEON (company)|AEON]] Wangsa Maju (also known as ''Jusco or Alpha Angle Shopping Centre'')
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* [[AEON (company)|AEON Big]] Wangsa Maju (used to be known as Carrefour)
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* Wangsa Walk Mall
* Giant Setapak
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* [[Setapak Central]] – Formerly KL Festival City<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.setapakcentral.com.my|title=Setapak Central|publisher=setapakcentral.com.my}}</ref>
*Bangunan ZETRO (currently houses the headquarters of [[Malaysian National Service|PLKN]]. Formerly known as Akademi [[TV3 (Malaysia)|TV3]], later became ''SAL College''.)
*Bangunan ZETRO (currently houses the headquarters of [[Malaysian National Service|PLKN]]. Formerly known as Akademi [[TV3 (Malaysia)|TV3]], later became ''SAL College''.)

* [[Tunku Abdul Rahman University College]] (TARUC)
===Shopping===
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* [[AEON (company)|AEON]] Wangsa Maju (also known as ''Jusco or Alpha Angle Shopping Centre'')<ref name="kaur2018"/>
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* [[AEON (company)|AEON Big]] Wangsa Maju (used to be known as Carrefour)<ref name="kaur2018"/>
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* Wangsa Walk Mall<ref name="kaur2018"/>
* Giant<ref name="kaur2018"/>
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* [[Setapak Central]] – Formerly KL Festival City<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.setapakcentral.com.my|title=Setapak Central|publisher=setapakcentral.com.my}}</ref>

===Education===
* [[Tunku Abdul Rahman University College]] (TARUC)<ref name="kaur2018">{{cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/property/2018/08/399681/making-oasis-wangsa-maju|title=Making an oasis in Wangsa Maju|last=Kaur|first=Sharen|date=9 August 2018|work=New Straits Times|accessdate=1 April 2019}}</ref>
* [[Institute CECE]]
* [[Institute CECE]]
* [[VTAR Institute]]
* [[VTAR Institute]]

===Others===
* [[Wangsa Maju Teleport]]
* [[Wangsa Maju Teleport]]
* [[Wangsa Maju LRT station]]
* [[Wangsa Maju LRT station]]
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Wangsa Maju is home to two [[RapidKL]] LRT stations, {{RapidKL Rail code|KJ|3}} [[Wangsa Maju LRT Station]] and {{RapidKL Rail code|KJ|4}} [[Sri Rampai LRT Station]].
Wangsa Maju is home to two [[RapidKL]] LRT stations, {{RapidKL Rail code|KJ|3}} [[Wangsa Maju LRT Station]] and {{RapidKL Rail code|KJ|4}} [[Sri Rampai LRT Station]].


===Car===
===Road networks===
Wangsa Maju is well served by federal routes and expressways. [[Genting Klang–Pahang Highway|Jalan Genting Klang]] {{JKR|2}} links downtown Kuala Lumpur with Wangsa Maju and Setapak areas. Motorists from [[Ampang, Selangor|Ampang]] and [[Pandan Indah]] will instead opt for the [[Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2|MRR2]] {{JKR|28}}. The [[Duta–Ulu Klang Expressway|DUKE]] {{MES-E|33}} cuts through the southern part of Wangsa Maju. The [[Malaysia Federal Route 68|old road to Gombak and Bentong]] (road {{JKR|68}}) also begins nearby.
Wangsa Maju is well served by federal routes and expressways. [[Genting Klang–Pahang Highway|Jalan Genting Klang]] {{JKR|2}} links downtown Kuala Lumpur with Wangsa Maju and Setapak areas.<ref name="kaur2018"/> Motorists from [[Ampang, Selangor|Ampang]] and [[Pandan Indah]] will instead opt for the [[Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2|MRR2]] {{JKR|28}}.<ref name="kaur2018"/> The [[Duta–Ulu Klang Expressway|DUKE]] {{MES-E|33}} cuts through the southern part of Wangsa Maju.<ref name="kaur2018"/> The [[Malaysia Federal Route 68|old road to Gombak and Bentong]] (road {{JKR|68}}) also begins nearby.


==Wangsa Maju Member of Parliament==
==Wangsa Maju Member of Parliament==

Revision as of 11:55, 1 April 2019

For the federal constituency represented in the Dewan Rakyat, see Wangsa Maju (federal constituency).
Wangsa Maju
Township
Aerial view of Wangsa Maju
Aerial view of Wangsa Maju
Wangsa Maju is located in Malaysia
Wangsa Maju
Wangsa Maju
Location within Malaysia
Coordinates: 3°12′2″N 101°44′23″E / 3.20056°N 101.73972°E / 3.20056; 101.73972
CountryMalaysia
StateFederal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
ConstituencyWangsa Maju
Government
 • Local AuthorityDewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur
 • MayorTan Sri Hj. Mhd. Amin Nordin bin Abd. Aziz
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
Postcode
53000-53300
Dialling code+603-402, +603-403, , +603-410, +603-413, +603-414, +603-416
PoliceWangsa Maju

Wangsa Maju is a township and a constituency in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This area is surrounded by Setapak, Taman Melati and Gombak district in Selangor. Wangsa Maju is one of the largest townships in Kuala Lumpur and consists of many sections — Section 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 10.[1]

History

The present site of Wangsa Maju was previously occupied by Setapak rubber estates from the 1900s until the 1980s, when the township was formed in 1984.[1] Following the opening of Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TARC) & Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Wangsa Maju has since become a major residential area for the students of TARC & UTAR.

Most residents are from the low to middle income group.[2]

Facilities

Wangsa Link, one of the commercial areas in Wangsa Maju.
  • Sections 1 through 10
  • Various housing area such as Wangsa Melawati, Desa Setapak, Taman Sri Rampai, Taman Bunga Raya
  • Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Wangsa Maju (Known for W and V Number plate registration issuance)
  • Bangunan ZETRO (currently houses the headquarters of PLKN. Formerly known as Akademi TV3, later became SAL College.)

Shopping

Education

Others

Transport

Public transport

Wangsa Maju LRT

Wangsa Maju is home to two RapidKL LRT stations,  KJ3  Wangsa Maju LRT Station and  KJ4  Sri Rampai LRT Station.

Road networks

Wangsa Maju is well served by federal routes and expressways. Jalan Genting Klang FT 2 links downtown Kuala Lumpur with Wangsa Maju and Setapak areas.[1] Motorists from Ampang and Pandan Indah will instead opt for the MRR2 FT 28.[1] The DUKE Duta–Ulu Klang Expressway cuts through the southern part of Wangsa Maju.[1] The old road to Gombak and Bentong (road FT 68) also begins nearby.

Wangsa Maju Member of Parliament

The area was carved out of Setiawangsa Parliementary seat (P115) in 2004, resulting an independent Wangsa Maju Parliementary seat (P116). The area was represented by Datuk Yew Teong Loke (MCA) in 2004.[4] In 2008 he lost to Wee Choo Keong (PKR) by merely 151 votes.[5]

The incumbent MP is Datin Paduka Dr Tan Yee Kew of Pakatan Harapan-PKR (former MCA member) who won with majority of 24,238 votes in the 14th general elections, she was the MP for Klang before 2008.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Kaur, Sharen (9 August 2018). "Making an oasis in Wangsa Maju". New Straits Times. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
  2. ^ "A choice place to live with many high-rise and low-cost flats projects - Metro News | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Setapak Central". setapakcentral.com.my.
  4. ^ "Pilihan Raya Umum Malaysia". pmo.gov.my.
  5. ^ "Pilihan Raya Umum Malaysia". pmo.gov.my.
  6. ^ "Pilihan Raya Umum Malaysia". pmo.gov.my.

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