Hulu Selangor

Hulu Selangor is a district in Selangor, Malaysia. It contains the towns of Serendah, Batang Kali and Kuala Kubu Bharu. Its principal town is Kuala Kubu Bharu. The district is located in the northeastern part of Selangor and borders the state of Perak to the north, Pahang to the east, Sabak Bernam district to the northwest, Kuala Selangor district to its southwest and Gombak district to the south. Selangor River sources from this area, hence giving the district's name.

History

Governance

Hulu Selangor is administered by Hulu Selangor Municipal Council local authority.

Federal parliament and State assembly seats

List of Hulu Selangor district representatives in the House of Representatives. (Dewan Rakyat)

List of Hulu Selangor district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly of Selangor

Subdivisions

Hulu Selangor District is divided into 13 ''mukims'', which are:

Demographics

The following is based on Department of Statistics Malaysia 2010 census.

Geography

Hulu Selangor occupies the north eastern area of Selangor and is bordered by Kuala Selangor district to the west, Perak to the north, Pahang (Bentong district) to the east and Gombak district to the south.
The district has a lot of forests and beautiful natural scenery, making it a touristic place. Nearly half of the district is hilly and mountainous terrains and forest reserves. Titiwangsa mountain range runs through the east of this district, which draws the border between Selangor and Pahang along the peaks.

Economy

Hulu Selangor is thriving in the industrial sector, mainly manufacturing, and is seemingly rising and broadening into different parts of the sector.
Type of industries that operates in the district are mainly automotive, supplies manufacturing and also aerospace. Local and state government are anticipating to attract more industries and investors into the district with sustainability and clean industrial environment in mind. Private sectors and the government is also working together to further enhance the industries in the area.

A new High-Value Manufacturing Park has also been under construction in Serendah which is mainly targeted to attract international investors.

Newly proposed Serendah-Port Klang rail line which will bypass KL Central Station and directly connect Serendah to Port Klang, the largest international trading port in Malaysia located along the Strait of Malacca, reducing length and time between the two points which will also accelerate the development in Serendah especially among the industrial and manufacturing sector. The proposed rail line is highly anticipated by the state and federal government and by the time is under close planning.

Other than the industrial sector, the district is also expanding in tourism. The mountainy area of the district makes it a good touristic place. Private sectors have been increasingly opening up new recreational locations across Hulu Selangor.
The district is known as a short getaway to nature due to its close proximity to Kuala Lumpur. Genting Highlands, famous for its theme parks and by being situated on top of a mountain, is also in close proximity to Hulu Selangor, located at the peak of Mount Ulu Kali, just on the border of Selangor and Pahang. However, most of Genting Highlands are located in Pahang, the Selangor side of it remained mostly undeveloped which opens the way for the local government to do thoughtful planning for more upcoming attractive tourist locations up there. The town of Batang Kali is also designated to be a transit city to Genting Highlands.

Note

See also

* Districts of Malaysia

References

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