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Shah Alam

Vacations Shah Alam - Malaysia

Shah Alam: Where is, history and other tourist information to visit this place.



Tourist Guide Shah Alam

Shah Alam, being the first developed city in Malaysia, is situated in Petaling and Klang districts of Selangor. Formerly, it was recognized as Sungai Renggam and later on it was named as Shah Alam by the Sultan of the state of Selangor, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah in his late father’s name Sultan Alam Shah. This city was well-known for palm oil and rubber trade.Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, Klang, Bangi and Kajang are located on the outer boundary of Shah Alam. It is situated at 25 km west from Kuala Lumpur and at the distance of 15 minutes from Subangs Kuala Lumpur International Airport. As per the records of 2005, 4, 33,400 people reside in Shah Alam, which in the year 2010 it is expected to rise up to 4, 94,400 people.In Shah Alam Gallery, different type of paintings and creative writings are displayed. The culture of Shah Alam is nurtured through games and performing dances and craftsmanship. People in Shah Alam experience the average temperature of 24°C to 33°C.



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