Bandar Baru Klang
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|subdivision_name1 = Selangor
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|subdivision_name2 = Klang
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|leader_name = Majlis Perbandaran Klang
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|leader_name1 = Mohammad Bin Yacob
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Bandar Baru Klang (literal translation: Klang New Town) is a modern township located just 2 km away from the Klang town centre in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Bandar Baru Klang is developed by the Acmar Group. The township falls under the jurisdiction of the Klang Municipal Council (MPK).
Connectivity
Bandar Baru Klang is well connected to the Federal Highway and the North Klang Straits Bypass, as well as the North Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) via North Klang Straits Bypass.
Politics
Bandar Baru Klang is represented in the Parliament by the Member of Parliament for Shah Alam, Khalid Abd Samad.{{cite web |url= https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/423930 |title=Mat Sabu, Khalid Samad menang, Raja Bahrin tumbang
|language=Malay|work=Malaysia Kini }} In the State Assembly of Selangor, the township is represented by Mohd Najwan Halimi, the state assemblyman for Kota Anggerik.{{cite web |url= https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/politik/2018/05/423671/pkr-kekal-di-shah-alam-batu-tiga-kota-anggerik |title=PKR kekal di Shah Alam, Batu Tiga, Kota Anggerik|language=Malay|author=Faliq Lajim and Ayusliza Azizan |work=Berita Harian }}
Facilities
=Hotels=
File:Wyndham Acmar Klang (220711) 03.jpg
The 488-room Wyndham Acmar Klang is the first upscale international hotel in Klang.{{cite web |url= https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/wyndham-hotel-resorts-manage-drapport-residences-and-wyndham-acmar-klang-hotel |title=Wyndham Hotel & Resorts to manage D'Rapport Residences and Wyndham Acmar Klang Hotel|work=The Edge Markets|date=13 March 2019|access-date=6 February 2020|author=Chung Ying Yi}} The hotel opens in January 2020 and is located next to AEON Shopping Centre Bukit Raja.{{cite web |url= https://tophotel.news/stunning-wyndham-acmar-klang-welcomes-guests-in-malaysia-construction-report/ |title=Stunning Wyndham Acmar Klang welcomes guests in Malaysia [Construction Report]|work=Top Hotel News|date=17 January 2020|access-date=6 February 2020|author=Sorcha O'Higgins}}{{cite web |url= http://www.thestar.com.my/Business/Business-News/2015/06/30/Breakfast-briefing-June30/?style=biz |title=Breakfast briefing: Tuesday, June 30|work=The Star (Malaysia)}} The construction of the hotel was halted in 1997 due to the Asian Financial Crisis, and was resumed in 2015.{{cite web |url= https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/acmar’s-hotel-be-new-landmark-klang |title=Acmar's hotel to be new landmark in Klang|work=The Edge Markets|author=V Shankar Ganesh|date=9 January 2015|access-date=8 February 2020}}
=Healthcare=
The KPJ Klang Specialist Hospital, a tertiary care hospital is located in the township.{{cite web |url= http://www.alaqar.com.my/index.php/kpj-klang-specialist-hospital |title=KPJ KLANG SPECIALIST HOSPITAL|work=Al-'Aqar Healthcare REIT}}
=Shopping=
There is one shopping centre in Klang Newtown, the AEON Bukit Raja Shopping Centre.
=Education=
Sekolah Sri Acmar; a private primary and secondary school is located at Persiaran Rajawali. An international school, Acmar International School is slated to open in June 2018.{{cite web |url=http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/cover-story-old-district-continues-see-new-developments |title= Cover Story: Old district continues to see new developments|author=Ethel Khoo|publisher=The Edge Markets |accessdate=2018-06-25}}
=Government Offices=
The office of the Selangor Department Of Director General Of Lands And Mines (Federal) as well as Federal Offices Complex are located on Persiaran Bukit Raja 1.
=Sports and Recreation=
Klang Executive Club and U One Sports Centre are located within the township.
Future Developments
The 37.8-kilometer Shah Alam Line (originally the Bandar Utama-Klang line, BKL), an LRT extension to the western corridor of Greater KL will pass through the township. The township will be served by the Bandar Baru Klang (known interimly as Bukit Raja), Pasar Klang, and Jalan Meru (known interimly as Bukit Raja) stations.{{cite web |url=http://paultan.org/2015/05/15/lrt3-bandar-utama-klang-rail-project-more-details-about-planned-route-list-of-station-names-revealed/ |title= LRT3 Bandar Utama-Klang rail project – more details about planned route, list of station names revealed|publisher=paultan.org |accessdate=2015-08-10}}{{cite web |url=http://www.kinibiz.com/story/corporate/96519/lrt3-route-agreed-at-over-35km-between-pj-and-klang.html |title= LRT3 route agreed at over 35km between PJ and Klang|publisher=KiniBiz |accessdate=2014-07-17}} The line is expected to open in September 2025.{{cite web |last1=Tan |first1=Danny |title=LRT3 Shah Alam Line to start operations in Q3 2025 – delay from March target, physical work 95% complete |url=https://paultan.org/2024/07/29/lrt3-shah-alam-line-to-start-operations-in-q3-2025-delay-from-march-target-physical-work-95-complete/ |access-date=29 July 2024 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-MY}}{{cite web |title=LRT3 to begin taking passengers by 3Q next year, says Loke |url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/07/1083240/lrt3-begin-taking-passengers-3q-next-year-says-loke |access-date=29 July 2024 |website=New Straits Times |language=en-MY}}
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20080517192234/http://portal.mpklang.gov.my/ Klang Municipal Council (MPK)]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20080222063821/http://www.acmar.com/prp/bbk.html Profile of Bandar Baru Klang]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20080708211035/http://www.myklang.com/ Klang Community eSpace and Forums]
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