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{{Short description|Town in Selangor, Malaysia}}

{{For|the federal constituency represented in the Dewan Rakyat|Puchong (federal constituency)}}

{{more citations needed|date=October 2013}}

{{Infobox settlement

| name =

| official_name = Puchong

| image_skyline = LDP Puchong night view.jpg

| image_caption =

| image_flag =

| image_seal =

| pushpin_map = Malaysia

| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Malaysia

| coordinates = {{Coord|3|02|08|N|101|37|02|E|region:MY-14|display=it}}

| subdivision_type = Country

| subdivision_name = Malaysia

| subdivision_type1 = State

| subdivision_name1 = Selangor

| established_title = Establishment

| established_date = Early 1900s

| area_total_km2 = 51.71

| population_total = 375181

| population_as_of = 2020

| population_density_km2 = 4810

| population_density_sq_mi = 1857

| postal_code_type = Postcode

| postal_code = 47100 (Main)
43300 (Seri Kembangan)
58200 (Kuala Lumpur)

| area_code = Mostly +603-80 and +603-58, rarely +60-3-77, +60-3-79, +603-83 and +603-89

| footnotes =

| timezone = MST

| utc_offset = +8

| timezone_DST = Not applicable

}}

Puchong is a major town and a parliamentary constituency in the Petaling District, in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Bordering Kuala Lumpur, it is part of the Greater Kuala Lumpur area. It is bordered by Petaling Jaya in the north, Subang Jaya in the west, Cyberjaya and Putrajaya in the south, and Seri Kembangan in the east.

Once a small settlement consisting of the tin mining and rubber tapping communities, Puchong has evolved into one of Klang Valley's most vibrant and bustling townships. While parts of Puchong have developed with residents who commute and work in both urban and suburban areas, many pockets have yet to fully mature, allowing a greater sprawl of urban dwellers to seek inhabitancy. This demand in living space is largely driven by the commute distance to Kuala Lumpur City Centre and sharp increase in property prices across other parts of the Kuala Lumpur (KL) metropolitan area.{{Cite web |last=Foo |first=Diana Eu Lynn |date=6 August 2020 |title=History of Puchong |url=https://www.propsocial.my/topic/2233/history-of-puchong-posted-by-propsocial-editor |access-date=21 October 2024 |website=PropSocial}}

History

The first settlers of the area were the Orang Asli community in a village known as Kampung Pulas. In the 1900s, heron (Malay: burung pucung) were aplenty in the area and were a staple for the Orang Asli.[http://www.sinarharian.com.my/edisi/selangor-kl/puchong-atau-hantu-pocong-1.340660 Puchong atau hantu pocong? ]. Sinar Harian. 10 December 2014. Retrieved 2015-12-08. It is widely believed that the name "Puchong" is derived and adopted from this green heron by the early settlers.{{Cite web |title=Cover Story: Outlook for Puchong remains bright |url=https://theedgemalaysia.com/article/cover-story-outlook-puchong-remains-bright |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=The Edge Malaysia}}

However, it is believed that the area was explored by immigrants from Sumatra and Java. They initially worked as fish mongers, rubber tappers and miners. Due to the booming tin mining industry, immigrants from China and India were subsequently brought in.

During the communist insurgency in 1948, all residents were resettled to an area which is known as Kampung Baru Batu 14.

During the 1980s, Puchong consisted of a single two-lane road running through estates and villages. Puchong development began circa 1985, when the mining licenses expired and infrastructure began to be built.[http://bandarputeri-today.com/2015/11/20/puchong-name-history/ Puchong – Origins and History – Bandar Puteri Today] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208122948/http://bandarputeri-today.com/2015/11/20/puchong-name-history/ |date=2015-12-08 }}. Bandar Puteri Today. 20 November 2015. Retrieved 2015-06-02. The rapid development of nearby Putrajaya, the new federal administrative capital, and Cyberjaya further accelerated Puchong's growth. The relative close proximity to urban centres of the KL metro area such as KLCC, Bandar Sunway, Bukit Jalil, Old Klang Road and Sungai Besi attracted additional residents.

On 19 February 1989, Flying Tiger Line Flight 66 crashed in Puchong. All 4 people aboard perished.

Since then, urbanisation occurred rapidly with many industrial parks, commercial centres and residential areas mushrooming along Jalan Puchong. Residential areas include Taman Kinrara, Bandar Bukit Puchong 2 and Bandar Kinrara.

Governance

Puchong is under the jurisdiction of four local authorities;

  • 5th to 7th mile stretch is under Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) jurisdiction (Seputeh)
  • Taman Tenaga, Kinrara, 8th to 16th mile, Taman Puchong Utama, Taman Saujana Puchong, Puchong Prima, Bukit Puchong 1, Bandar Puteri and Puchong Permai is under the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) in Petaling District (Petaling subdistrict) and
  • Bukit Puchong 2, 16 Sierra, Pulau Meranti, Bandar Nusaputra, Taman Putra Perdana, Taman Putra Prima, Taman Meranti Jaya and Taman Mas, is under Sepang Municipal Council (MPSepang) in Sepang District (Dengkil subdistrict).[http://www.thestar.com.my/metro/focus/2015/12/08/former-mining-towns-growing-pains-from-floods-to-congestion-progress-in-puchong-has-not-come-without/ Puchong: Former mining town's growing pains ]. The Star Online. 8 December 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-08.
  • The remaining areas near Bandar Saujana Putra such as Taman Dagang Mas, Koi Prima and Putra Industrial Park, is under Kuala Langat Municipal Council (MPKL) in Kuala Langat District (Tanjung Dua Belas subdistrict).{{Cite web |url=http://www.tenderdb.com/tender/majlis-daerah-kuala-langat-mdklupsppat-092016-tender-bagi-kerja-kerja-pengurusan-sisa-pepejal-di-kawasan-perumahan-lot-kedai-dan-tong-sampah-di-padang-permainan-jalan-sp-1-sp-2-sp-3-sp-4/ |title=MAJLIS DAERAH KUALA LANGAT – MDKL/UPSPPA/T : 09/2016 TENDER BAGI KERJA-KERJA PENGURUSAN SISA PEPEJAL DI KAWASAN PERUMAHAN, LOT KEDAI DAN TONG SAMPAH DI PADANG PERMAINAN JALAN SP 1, SP 2, SP 3, SP 4, PANGSAPURI (SRI SAUJANA, IMPIAN, KOI PRIMA, SP U, BANDAR SAUJANA PUTRA, BANDAR RIMBAYU, DAERAH KUALA LANGAT. | TenderDB.com | TenderDB.com |access-date=2017-03-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170303054158/http://www.tenderdb.com/tender/majlis-daerah-kuala-langat-mdklupsppat-092016-tender-bagi-kerja-kerja-pengurusan-sisa-pepejal-di-kawasan-perumahan-lot-kedai-dan-tong-sampah-di-padang-permainan-jalan-sp-1-sp-2-sp-3-sp-4/ |archive-date=2017-03-03 |url-status=dead }}

The Puchong town centre (Malay: Pusat Bandar Puchong) is mostly located within MBSJ's (Subang Jaya) jurisdictional area in the Petaling District.

Demographics

According to the 2020 census, the area of Puchong had a population of 375,181.{{Cite web |last=Malaysia |first=Department of Statistics |title=P.103 Puchong Kawasanku {{!}} OpenDOSM |url=https://open.dosm.gov.my/dashboard/kawasanku/Selangor/parlimen/P.103%20Puchong |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=open.dosm.gov.my |language=en-GB}}

The following is based on the Department of Statistics Malaysia 2020 census.{{cite web |title=Population Distribution by Local Authority Areas and Mukims, 2010 |url=http://www.statistics.gov.my/portal/download_Population/files/population/04Jadual_PBT_negeri/PBT_Perak.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120227011347/http://www.statistics.gov.my/portal/download_Population/files/population/04Jadual_PBT_negeri/PBT_Perak.pdf |archive-date=27 February 2012 |publisher=Department of Statistics Malaysia}}

class="wikitable"
style="text-align:center;" colspan=3| Ethnic groups in Puchong, 2020
EthnicityPopulationPercentage
Bumiputera185,33945.4%
Chinese153,82441.0%
Indian32,6418.7%
Others3,3770.9%
Non-Malaysian15,0074.0%

Politics

Representing in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)

class="toccolours sortable" border="1" cellpadding="3" style="border-collapse:collapse; text-align: left;"
align="center"|ParliamentSeat nameMember of ParliamentParty
align="left"|P102

| Bangi|| Syahredzan Johan || Pakatan Harapan (PH-DAP)

align="left"|P103

| Puchong || Yeo Bee Yin || Pakatan Harapan (PH-DAP)

align="left"|P112

| Kuala Langat || Ahmad Yunus Hairi|| Perikatan Nasional(PN-PAS)

align="left"|P113

| Sepang|| Aiman Athirah Sabu || Pakatan Harapan (PH-AMANAH)

align="left"|P122

| Seputeh || Teresa Kok || Pakatan Harapan (PH-DAP)

Representing in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri) in Selangor

class="toccolours sortable" border="1" cellpadding="3" style="border-collapse:collapse; text-align: left;"
align="center"|ParliamentStateSeat nameState AssemblymanParty
align="left"|P102

| N26|| Sungai Ramal || Mohd Shafie Ngah|| Perikatan Nasional (PN-PAS)

align="left"|P102

| N28|| Seri Kembangan || Wong Siew Ki|| Pakatan Harapan (PH-DAP)

align="left"|P103

| N29 || Sri Serdang || Abbas Salimi Azmi|| Pakatan Harapan (PH-Amanah)

align="left"|P103

| N30 || Kinrara || Ng Sze Han|| Pakatan Harapan (PH-DAP)

align="left"|P112

| N51 || Sijangkang || Ahmad Yunus Hairi

|| Perikatan Nasional (PN-PAS)

align="left"|P113

| N55 || Dengkil || Jamil Salleh|| Perikatan Nasional (PN-BERSATU)

Postcodes

class="wikitable"

! Postcode !! Areas covered !! Local authority

43300Lestari Puchong, Lestari Perdana, Putra PermaiSubang Jaya City Council (MBSJ)
47100Bandar Puteri Puchong, Taman Industri Pusat Bandar Puchong, 12 to 14th mile, Jalan Puchong, Taman PKNS, Taman Puchong Hartamas, Taman Puchong Impian, Kampung Pasir Baru, Kampung Bunga Melur, Kampung Pasir Cina, Kampung Baru Puchong, Koi Tropika, Taman Puchong Utama, Bandar Puchong Jaya, Casa TropikaSubang Jaya City Council (MBSJ)
47110Taman Saujana Puchong, Taman Mutiara Indah, Laman GranviewSubang Jaya City Council (MBSJ)
47110Sierra 2, Sierra 3, Sierra 5, Sierra 7, Sierra 8, Sierra 9, Sierra 10, Sierra 11, Sierra 12, Sierra 15, Sierra 17, Bandar 16 Sierra, Bandar Puchong SouthSepang Municipal Council (MPSepang)
47120Bandar Bukit Puchong 2, D'Island, Pulau Meranti, Taman Desa Air Hitam, Taman Perindustrian Meranti Jaya, Taman Meranti Jaya, Taman Putra Impiana, Taman Tasik Puchong, Taman Meranti Indah, Taman Perindustrian Tasik Perdana, Duta Perdana, Taman Meranti Permai, Taman KiPark Puchong, Desaria Apartment, Bandar D'Alpinia, Taman Abadi Heights, Aman Putra, Batu 18 Sungai RasauSepang Municipal Council (MPSepang)
47130Taman Mas Sepang, Taman Putra Perdana, Taman Amanputra, Bandar Nusaputra, Taman Putra PrimaSepang Municipal Council (MPSepang)
47130Koi Prima, Taman Dagang Mas, Taman Mas Langat, Putra Industrial ParkKuala Langat Municipal Council (MPKL)
47140Taman Puchong Utama, Bandar Puchong Utama, Bandar Bukit Puchong 1Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ)
47150Taman Tasik Prima, Taman Puchong Perdana, Kampung Seri Aman, Taman Puchong Tekali, Taman Puchong Prima, Taman Puchong Indah, Bandar Metro Puchong, Bistari Residensi, Desa MillenniaSubang Jaya City Council (MBSJ)
47160Pusat Bandar Puchong, Taman Wawasan, Taman Wawasan 2Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ)
47170Bandar Puchong Jaya, IOI Mall, Taman Tenaga, Aman Sari, Bukit Tandang, Casa SquareSubang Jaya City Council (MBSJ)
47180Taman Kinrara (Section 1 to 2), Bandar Kinrara (BK 1 to 9), Duta KinraraSubang Jaya City Council (MBSJ)
47190Taman Kinrara (Section 3 to 5), Taman Bukit Kuchai, Kampung Desa KuchaiSubang Jaya City Council (MBSJ)
582006th to 7th mile, Jalan Puchong, Kinrara Mas, Alam Sutera, Kg MuhibbahKuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL)

Economy

File:Lotus's Puchong signboard.jpg

File:HeroMarket Bandar Puteri Puchong exterior (220713).jpg

The 1980s and 1990s saw massive development in the entire township.

Residents have the option to shop in one of many commercial hotspots, such as Lotus's Pusat Bandar Puchong, Lotus's Bukit Puchong, IOI Mall, Giant, AEON, Milemia Square Mall, Heromarket Batu 14, Heromarket Meranti Jaya, Komplexs Puchong Parade and Puchong Plaza shopping malls.

The Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP) is not only the arterial of Puchong but also the main avenue where most major commerce centres are located. IOI Mall, the first major shopping mall in Puchong, opened its doors in 1996 along LDP. IOI Boulevard is a business centre with retail and office units. A similar project by S P Setia called SetiaWalk Puchong is situated centrally on a stretch of the expressway.

Recreation

Rakan Muda Sports Complex is a sport centre that serves residents of Puchong with a plethora of sports including futsal and badminton.{{cite web| url = http://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2006/01/16/new-facility-for-puchong/| title = New facility for Puchong {{!}} The Star}} The Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve is one of the only remaining green lungs in Puchong. A popular trekking spot for active residents to enjoy nature. There are many mining ponds around Puchong where locals engage in water sports and fishing.

There is also the Taman Wawasan Recreational Park for residents around this area. It is complete with a jogging track, basketball courts and children's playground. This is a popular location during the weekends where residents can be seen organizing activities throughout the day.

Healthcare

Private hospitals Columbia Asia Hospital and KPMC Puchong Medical Centre are both located at Bandar Puteri Puchong.

A public government clinic is located at Puchong Batu 14.{{cite web |url=http://jknsel.moh.gov.my/index.php/carian-fasiliti/535-klinik-kesihatan/314-klinik-kesihatan-puchong |title=Klinik Kesihatan Puchong - Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Selangor |website=jknsel.moh.gov.my |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705083557/http://jknsel.moh.gov.my/index.php/carian-fasiliti/535-klinik-kesihatan/314-klinik-kesihatan-puchong |archive-date=2020-07-05}}

Education

=Primary schools=

{{colbegin}}

  • SK Puchong
  • SK Puchong Perdana
  • SK Bukit Kuchai
  • SK Puchong Utama
  • SK Puchong Utama 2
  • SK Seksyen 1 Bandar Kinrara
  • SK Seksyen 2 Bandar Kinrara
  • SK Puchong Indah
  • SK Pusat Bandar Puchong 1
  • SK Pusat Bandar Puchong 2
  • SK Pulau Meranti
  • SK Taman Putra Perdana 1
  • SK Taman Putra Perdana 2
  • SK Saujana Puchong
  • SK Puchong Jaya{{Div col end}}

=Chinese Primary Schools=

{{colbegin}}

{{Div col end}}

=Tamil Primary Schools=

{{colbegin}}

  • SJK(T) Puchong
  • SJK(T) Castlefield
  • SJK(T) Kinrara

{{Div col end}}

=International and Private Schools=

{{colbegin}}

  • Rafflesia International School
  • Sekolah Rendah Rafflesia (Primary)
  • Taylor's International School{{Cite web|url=https://www.tis.edu.my/campus/puchong|title = Puchong - CAMPUS | Taylor's International School}}
  • British Circle Academy
  • Axcel Campus
  • [https://www.regent.edu.my/ Regent International School, Puchong]
  • [https://www.inspiros.edu.my/ Inspiros International School]
  • RightBridge Academy
  • [https://www.google.com.my/maps/place/Aletheia+Resource+Center/@2.9902373,101.6163105,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x31cdb47f2b32530d:0x1a169903c115afd!8m2!3d2.9902354!4d101.6184922 Aletheia Resource Center]
  • MAHSA International School (located in Bandar Saujana Putra, Kuala Langat, on the other side of Puchong)

{{Div col end}}

=Secondary schools=

{{colbegin}}

  • Rafflesia International School
  • Taylor's International School
  • SMK Puchong Utama (1)
  • SMK Puchong Batu 14
  • SMK Puchong Perdana
  • SMK Puchong Permai
  • Sekolah Menengah Islam Puchong
  • SMK Pusat Bandar Puchong 1
  • SMK Bandar Puchong Jaya A
  • SMK Bandar Puchong Jaya B
  • SMK Seksyen 1 Bandar Kinrara
  • SMK Seksyen 3 Bandar Kinrara
  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20150928111357/http://smks4bk.edu.my/ SMK Seksyen 4 Bandar Kinrara.]
  • SMK Batu 8
  • SMK Putra Perdana

{{Div col end}}

=Higher education=

{{colbegin}}

  • RIMA International College (specialize in LCCI courses, Business programmes from Heriot-Watt, Bioscience, Hotel Management programme from CTH (endorsed by Gordon Ramsay))
  • Binary University College (specializes in management and entrepreneurship courses)
  • Putra Intelek International College (located in Bandar Puteri 5, Puchong, they are specialized in Risk Management, Information Technology, Business Management, Accounting and Finance and Forensic Accounting)
  • MAHSA University (located in Bandar Saujana Putra, Kuala Langat, on the other side of Puchong)

{{Div col end}}

Transport

File:IOI Puchong Jaya LRT station.jpg

File:TrekRides in Puchong Jaya (231124) 01.jpg service in Bandar Puchong Jaya]]

=Expressways/Highways=

The main thoroughfare is the Damansara–Puchong Expressway which links Puchong to Kepong. Another route, the Shah Alam Expressway connects Puchong to Port Klang, Shah Alam, Subang Jaya and Sri Petaling.

Other highways include:

= Roads =

=Bus=

Bus services connect Puchong to Kuala Lumpur, Subang Jaya, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Putrajaya and Cyberjaya.

Bus services are provided by RapidKL and Causeway Link (based in Johor Bahru) which have routes along Jalan Puchong, Jalan Klang Lama and Damansara–Puchong Expressway to various destinations around Klang Valley. Taman Kinrara, one of the nearest housing estates to the city, is only about 30 metres from the border between Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.

== Bus routes ==

=Light Rapid Transit(LRT)=

Under the LRT Extension Project (LEP), the {{Rint|my|4}} Sri Petaling Line is now extended into Puchong constituency with the addition of nine new stations, namely:

Putra Heights station is the second interchange of the Sri Petaling Line with the {{Rint|my|5}} Kelana Jaya Line; the other being {{KLRT code|SP|7}}{{KLRT code|AG|7}}{{KLRT code|KJ|13}} Masjid Jamek station. This allows residents in Puchong and Subang Jaya to travel to Kuala Lumpur city centre, Petaling Jaya, Ampang, Wangsa Maju and even Gombak while avoiding traffic congestion.

=Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)=

The {{KLRT code|PY|38}} 16 Sierra station of Klang Valley MRT Putrajaya Line will be located between the 16 Sierra and Pulau Meranti suburbs of Puchong. The 16 Sierra MRT station starts operation in 16 March 2023.

= Demand Responsive Transit (DRT) =

Officially launched on 20 November 2023 after 3 months of trial sessions, Trek Rides is an on-demand van-hailing service that provides affordable and convenient transportation for residents of Bandar Puteri, Puchong Jaya and Bandar Kinrara, currently every way fare is RM2. The service operates from 7 am to 9 pm and can be booked through the Trek Rides mobile application via the multiple payment option.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-25 |title=雪政府津贴电召客货车 Trek Rides每趟RM2 - 地方 - 雪隆头条 |url=https://metro.sinchew.com.my/news/20231125/metro/5151846 |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=星洲网 Sin Chew Daily Malaysia Latest News and Headlines |language=zh-CN}}

References

{{Reflist}}

External links

  • [https://puchong.co Puchong.co]

{{Geographic Location

| North = Petaling Jaya
(Taman Medan, Taman Sri Sentosa)
Bandar Sunway (PJS 7 to PJS 11)
Subang Jaya (SS 12 to SS 19)

| Northwest = Subang Jaya (SS 12 to SS 19)
UEP Subang Jaya (USJ)

| Northeast = Kuala Lumpur
(Bukit Jalil, Sri Petaling, Taman OUG)

| East = Bandar Putra Permai
Seri Kembangan

| West = UEP Subang Jaya (USJ)
Shah Alam (Alam Megah)
Putra Heights

| Centre = Puchong

| Southwest = Kampung Bukit Lanchong
Kampung Lombong
Bandar Saujana Putra

| Southeast = Cyberjaya
Putrajaya

| South = Cyberjaya
Dengkil

}}

{{Selangor}}

{{Authority control}}

Category:Petaling District

Category:Towns in Selangor