Petaling Jaya

Petaling Jaya is a city in Selangor, Malaysia, adjoining Kuala Lumpur and administered by the Petaling Jaya City Council. It began as a planned satellite town and grew into a major urban centre.

Federation of Malaya: The federation formed in 1948 from the Malay states and settlements that became independent Malaya in 1957. Petaling Jaya was established during the postwar period under this federation.
Petaling Jaya City Council: Petaling Jaya City Council is the local authority responsible for municipal administration in Petaling Jaya. It administers the city’s services, planning, and local regulations.
Kelana Jaya Line: The Kelana Jaya Line is a light rapid transit line serving Kuala Lumpur and neighbouring parts of Selangor. Its stations connect Petaling Jaya districts with Kuala Lumpur and other suburbs.
Urban sprawl: Urban sprawl is the outward spread of low-density development across formerly rural or open land. Petaling Jaya’s growth illustrates the outward expansion of the Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area.
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s federal capital and a major city in the Klang Valley. Petaling Jaya was planned beside Kuala Lumpur to accommodate its expanding population.
Selangor: Selangor is a state on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, surrounding much of Kuala Lumpur. Petaling Jaya is one of Selangor’s major cities.
Federal Highway: The Federal Highway is a major road linking Kuala Lumpur with western parts of Selangor. It is a key road corridor through Petaling Jaya.
Traffic congestion: Traffic congestion occurs when vehicle demand exceeds available road capacity, slowing movement. Commuting between Petaling Jaya and surrounding urban centres contributes to heavy road traffic.
Satellite town: A satellite town is a planned settlement near a larger city, designed to house people and activities beyond its core. Petaling Jaya was conceived as a satellite town for Kuala Lumpur.
Petaling District: Petaling District is an administrative district in Selangor that includes Petaling Jaya and other urban areas. The city lies within this district, distinct from its municipal boundaries.

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