Hulu Selangor District
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.
Hulu Selangor District | |
|---|---|
| Daerah Hulu Selangor | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Jawi | دايره هولو سلڠور |
| • Chinese | 乌鲁雪兰莪县 |
| • Tamil | உலு சிலாங்கூர் |
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 Hulu Selangor shown within Selangor state | |
  Hulu Selangor District Location of Hulu Selangor District in Malaysia  Hulu Selangor District Hulu Selangor District (Peninsular Malaysia) | |
| Coordinates: 3°35′N 101°35′E | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Selangor |
| Granted Municipal Status | 21 October 2021 |
| Seat | Kuala Kubu Bharu |
| Local area government(s) | Hulu Selangor Municipal Council |
| Government | |
| • President | Shukri Mohamad Hamin [1] |
| • District officer | Hj Musa Ranli [2] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,756.30 km2 (678.11 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[4] | |
| • Total | 194,387 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
| Postcode | 44xxx, 482xx |
| Calling code | +6-03 |
| Vehicle registration plates | B |
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)[note 1]
| Parliament | Seat Name | Member of Parliament | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| P94 | Hulu Selangor | June Leow Hsiad Hui | Pakatan Harapan (PKR) |
| P95 | Tanjong Karang | Noh Omar | Barisan National (UMNO) |
List of Hulu Selangor district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly of Selangor
| Parliament | State | Seat Name | State Assemblyman | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P94 | N5 | Hulu Bernam | Rosni binti Sohar | Barisan National (UMNO) |
| P94 | N6 | Kuala Kubu Bharu | Lee Kee Hiong | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) |
| P94 | N7 | Batang Kali | Harumaini Omar | PEJUANG |
| P95 | N9 | Permatang | Rozana Zainal Abidin | Pakatan Harapan (PKR) |
Subdivisions
Hulu Selangor District is divided into 13 mukims, which are:[6]
| Mukim | Area (km2) |
|---|---|
| Ampang Pecah (including Kuala Kubu Bharu town) | 41 |
| Batang Kali | 163 |
| Buloh Telur | 26 |
| Hulu Bernam | 446 |
| Hulu Yam | 111 |
| Kalumpang | 41 |
| Kerling | 175 |
| Kuala Kalumpang | 39 |
| Pertak | 204 |
| Rasa | 83 |
| Serendah | 129 |
| Sungai Gumut | 41 |
| Sungai Tinggi | 160 |
Demographics
The following is based on Department of Statistics Malaysia 2010 census.[4]
| Ethnic groups in Hulu Selangor, 2010 census | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ethnicity | Population | Percentage |
| Bumiputera | 133,080 | 70.1% |
| Chinese | 23,498 | 12.4% |
| Indian | 32,459 | 17.1% |
| Others | 9,698 | 0.4% |
| Total | 189,836 | 100% |
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.[7] 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. [8] 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. [9] [10]
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. [11]
Note
- Mukim Sungai Tinggi's Sungai Tinggi area is located in Tanjong Karang and Permatang respectively.[5]
References
- https://www.mdhs.gov.my/ms/mdhs/pengurusan/profil-ydp. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - https://www.selangor.gov.my/huluselangor.php/pages/view/578?mid=325. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - "Portal Rasmi PDT Hulu Selangor Guna Tanah". www2.selangor.gov.my.
- "Population Distribution and Basic Demographic Characteristics, 2010" (PDF). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
- "Facebook". www.facebook.com.
- "Official Website of the Hulu Selangor District Council". Retrieved 14 October 2013.
- https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/community/2017/04/11/counting-on-hulu-selangors-natural-beauty-district-council-confident-campaign-will-attract-at-least%7Ctitle=Counting on Hulu Selangor Natural Beauty|author=Stuart Michael|date=11 Apr 2017|Website=The Star
- https://selangorkini.my/2021/10/jenamakan-semula-kawasan-industri-pikat-pelabur-ke-hulu-selangor/%7Ctitle=Rebranding the industrial area to attract investors to Hulu Selangor|website=Selangorkini|date=21 October 2021|lang=Malay
- https://umwhvmpark.com.my/%7Ctitle=UMW High-Value Manufacturing park official website
- |title=Selangor state structural planning|http://jpbdselangor.gov.my/Laporan/RSN_Selangor/RSN_Selangor_2035.pdf%7Cwebsite=PDF
- "Special area planning for Genting Highlands. Rancangan kawasan khas Genting Highlands". IIUM Repository. October 9, 2021.
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