Petaling Jaya

By Joyce Ira

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Petaling Jaya or PJ as they call it in Malaysia is located in one of the districts in Selangor, Malaysia. There are 360,000 inhabitants that comprises of Malays, Indians and Chinese. Far different from other Malaysian towns, Petaling Jaya has minimal tourist attractions. If you plan a visit, you can check out these places for you convenience:

1. Kota Darul Ehsan Arch - a remarkable gateway in Petaling Jaya where it illuminates a golden light to highway motorists.

2. Wat Chetawan Temple - a main attraction for devotees & visitors. This is one of the main Thai Buddhist temples in Klang Valley. Many people come here to visit during Songkran and Loy Kratok.

3. MBPJ Tower - A prominent landmark with 27 stories. This is unique in the sense that it stands in the middle of a pit-like "sunken plaza" and surrounded by shops as well as commercial areas.

4. Hilton Petaling Jaya - Known to be the longest operating Hilton in Malaysia since it has been established in 1984.

5. Gasing Hill - The only remaining forest reserve in Petaling Jaya.

6. Taman Jaya - A good place for outdoor activities like jogging, cycling and brisk walking.

7. LDP Cable Stayed Bridge - The first cable stayed land bridge in Malaysia.

8. Petaling Jaya Exchange - The next best location in PJ. The 35 storey building is going to be a prominent landmark in town when it finishes in 2010.

There are many shopping malls in Petaling Jaya where you can buy quality products. There are night markets as well that signifies true Malay cultures.

Getting around the city is not a hassle as there are available public transportation to use.


From Kuala Lumpur you can book a train, bus or a metered taxi to come in Petaling Jaya.




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