Central Region

The two states of Selangor and Negeri Sembilan constitute the central region of Peninsular Malaysia. Selangor has Shah Alam as its state capital and surrounds the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Selangor's main development centre is in the Klang Valley, a strip of land which extends from the city of Kuala Lumpur to Port Klang, the country's busiest port on the west coast overlooking the Straits of Malacca.

Selangor, literally the heartland of the peninsular, is the most developed of the Malaysian states. The capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, which in a little over a century has progressed from its attap hut beginnings to a bustling, cosmopolitan city, is equally geared to meet the next century head on. However, progress has not demolished Kuala Lumpur's intrinsic charm and despite laying claim to one of the world's tallest buildings and other stunning architectural edifices, the city retains much of its heritage. It projects an eclectic fusion of the old and the new.

Kuala Lumpur - Garden City of Lights

Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of the Federation of Malaysia, is centrally located on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Covering some 243sq km (94 square miles), it lies approximately 35km from the coast. The city began as a mining settlement in the late 1800s with the discovery of tin at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers. Kuala Lumpur leads the country's fast paced development in trade and commerce, banking and finance, manufacturing, transportation, information technology and tourism.

Selangor - Heartland of the Peninsula

Selangor is Malaysia's most developed state. Located on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, its nine districts cover about 125,000sq km. Much of the land in Selangor is developed but there are still large areas wider vegetation which range from coastal mangroves to lush tropical rainforests. The state capital is at Shah Alam which is also the royal town. In 1974, the city of Kuala Lumpur and its suburbs were ceded to the Federal Government for the creation of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. Aside from its developed infrastructure, there’re great nature adventures in Selangor.

Selangor adventures

Jungle Trekking
- Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Mangrove forest)
- Templer's Park (Montane forest)

Bird Watching
- Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Mangrove forest)

Caving
- Batu Caves

White Water Rafting
- Selangor River,
- Kuala Kubu Bharu

Negeri Sembilan - Land of Quiet Grace

Negeri Sembilan is just about 50km south of Kuala Lumpur. Negeri Sembilan which literally means nine states or districts, has a mainly rural landscape with patches of urban development. The state has one of the most accessible beaches closest to the federal capital known as Port Dickson, which is popular with weekenders. Other great adventures in this state includes:

Mountain Climbing
- Mount Angsi (825m)

Jungle Trekking
- Ulu Bendol (Montane forest)

Customised from Malaysia Travel Manual - Tourism Malaysia, Ministry of Tourism