Puncak Alam

Originally a FELDA oil palm estate and forest reserve named Bukit Cherakah, Puncak Alam’s transformation into a thriving township began in 1997. Spanning 14,000 acres, the area initially focused on northern and eastern development.{{cite web |title=大道渐通车 发展商进驻 本查阿南房产新热点 |url=https://www.enanyang.my/%E8%B6%8B%E5%8A%BF/%E5%A4%A7%E9%81%93%E6%B8%90%E9%80%9A%E8%BD%A6-%E5%8F%91%E5%B1%95%E5%95%86%E8%BF%9B%E9%A9%BB-%E6%9C%AC%E6%9F%A5%E9%98%BF%E5%8D%97%E6%88%BF%E4%BA%A7%E6%96%B0%E7%83%AD%E7%82%B9 |website=南洋商报 |language=zh |access-date=11 July 2024}} The completion of highways such as the DASH and West Coast Expressway spurred rapid urbanization over the past decade. By 2001, Puncak Alam Housing Sdn Bhd took over as the principal developer, collaborating with firms like IJM Land, EcoWorld and LBS Bina Group to create integrated townships such as Shah Alam 2, Puncak Bestari and Eco Grandeur. Despite delays from economic downturns, the township now features modern residential, industrial and commercial zones.

Puncak Alam’s masterplan integrates 12 sections (seksyen) across three phases. Phase 1 (Sections 1–6) in the south includes early residential projects, while Phase 2 (Sections 7–9) forms the commercial core with shops and dining hubs. Phase 3 (Sections 12–13) in the north hosts elevated terrains and schools. Sub-townships like Alam Suria (by IJM Land) and Eco Grandeur (by EcoWorld) emphasize green spaces and mixed-use developments. Industrial zones such as Taman Industri Alam Jaya cater to small and medium enterprises, supported by the township’s proximity to major expressways.

The township is anchored by Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Puncak Alam Campus, a 4.39 km² institution launched in 2009 that accommodates 40,000 students and staff. Adjacent to the campus, the UiTM University Hospital enhances healthcare access. Three national primary schools (SK Puncak Alam 1–3), a secondary school (SMK Puncak Alam), and an Islamic school further bolster educational infrastructure.

Puncak Alam offers diverse facilities, including Econsave, Lotus's and Alam Jaya Commercial Center (AJCC). The Puncak Alam Mosque serves as a cultural landmark, while recreational spaces like Puncak Bestari Recreational Park, Golf Resort and the Bukit Cherakah Forest Reserve provide green retreats. The township’s affordability—with landed homes priced 15–20% below Klang Valley averages—has attracted young families and investors. Rental markets thrive due to demand from UiTM students and faculty, with landed properties leasing at RM0.30–1.50 per square foot.

Puncak Alam is accessible via Kepong-Kuala Selangor road ({{JKR|54}}). Nearby toll roads are the LATAR toll road and the newly-opened West Coast Expressway.

===Public Transport===

The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), currently under construction, will include a Puncak Alam station as part of its Selangor C2 segment. Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced in April 2024 that the ECRL’s 120-kilometer Selangor network will feature five stations: Gombak, Kapar, and Jalan Kastam Integrated Terminals (passenger-only), alongside Bandar Serendah and Puncak Alam (dual passenger-cargo hubs), with completion targeted for December 31, 2027.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mida.gov.my/mida-news/ecrl-a-game-changer-for-malaysia-reaches-67-completion/|title=ECRL, a game changer for Malaysia, reaches 67% completion}}{{cite web |title=Selangor residents stand to benefit from ECRL alignment development — Tengku Zafrul |url=https://selangorjournal.my/2022/08/selangor-residents-stand-to-benefit-from-ecrl-alignment-development-tengku-zafrul/ |website=Selangor Journal}} Until operational, the nearest rail service remains {{KLRT code|KA|09}} Kuang Station, 12 kilometers away.

Bus connectivity is provided by rapidKL routes T715 (linking residential areas to UiTM Puncak Alam Campus) and T155 (Sungai Buloh MRT–Kota Puteri), which passes through Jalan Kuala Selangor, 7 kilometers from the Puncak Alam Mosque (city centre). The Smart Selangor KS02 free shuttle connects the township to {{KLRT code|KA|08}}{{KLRT code|PY|04}} Sungai Buloh MRT/KTM Station, while rapidKL route 753 from UiTM’s interchange serves Setia Alam, Klang, and downtown Shah Alam.{{cite web |title=KS02: Bandar Puncak Alam - MRT/KTM Sungai Buloh |url=http://www.mdks.gov.my/sites/default/files/styles/panopoly_image_original/public/laluan_ks02.jpg?itok=0TbEb36U |website=Kuala Selangor Municipal Council |access-date=11 November 2018}}

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• {{URL|https://puncakalam.my/puncak-alam-township/|Puncak Alam website}}

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