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  Malaysia Hotels DotCC A Malaysian Portal Of Hotel Lodging
Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Putrajaya and The multi Media Super Corridor, Cyberjaya are all located in the State of selangor.
In 1974, the country's capital city of Kuala Lumpur and some of the surrounding areas were ceded to the Federal Government for the establishment of Wilayah Persekutuan, a Federal Territory.
Kuala Selangor Nature Park is situated at the mouth of Selangor River.
www.malaysiahotels.cc /selangor.html   (1573 words)

  
  Selangor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Selangor (Jawi: سلنجور, population 4.1 million) is one of the 14 states of Malaysia.
The name Selangor is said to come from the Malay word selangau, 'a fly' (Musca vicina), most probably due to the abundance of flies in the marshes along the Selangor River in the state's north-west.
Selangor is Malaysia's most populous state, largely thanks to the rapid economic growth taking place there, mostly propelled by industry, and the growth of the Kuala Lumpur conurbation (known as the Klang Valley, due to its sprawl within the floodplain of the Klang River).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Selangor   (531 words)

  
 Kuala Selangor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kuala Selangor is a town located in Selangor, Malaysia, and is capital of an administrative district of Selangor with the same name.
Bukit Melawati is a hill overlooking Kuala Selangor and the Strait of Malacca.
Taman Alam Kuala Selangor (Kuala Selangor Nature Park) is a reserve with an area of 2.4 square kilometres just outside town on the estuary of the Sungai Selangor river.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kuala_Selangor   (272 words)

  
 Kuala Selangor, Selangor : journeymalaysia.com
What seems to be a sleepy town, steamrollered by the more dynamic metropolis of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Selangor retains some memories of its glorious past and the charms of an old life that is still alive and well in certain pockets.
Today Kuala Selangor caters largely to tourists coming this way enroute to Kelip-Kelip at Kampung Kuantan or local travellers on a trail of seafood binging.
Kuala Selangor town is not particularly big and one can easily walk around without a map or a guide.
www.journeymalaysia.com /MC_kualaselangor.htm   (432 words)

  
 selangor
Selangor was under the rule of the kingdom of Malacca before coming under the rule of the Buginese (from Ujungpandang) in the 18th century.
Selangor's early development resulted from tin and rubber exports and coal mining at Batu Arang: the first railway in the state was built in 1890.
Selangor is the most populated state in Malaysia, and looks set to grow even more with the construction of Putrajaya, the new federal administration centre.
www.geocities.com /webunicorns/selangor.htm   (718 words)

  
 Beyond Kuala Lumpur and Travel Guide
Located in Kepong, 16km northwest of Kuala Lumpur covering 600 hectares of experimental plants, arboretum and reforested areas, FRIM is the nearest nature destination for KL wish to see and experience the wonders of a tropical forest without the rigors of travelling to the national parks.
Kuala Selangor, a coastal town located about 64km northwest of Kuala Lumpur, is the ideal destination for those seeking a blend of history, local flavour, nature and wildlife.
Once a thriving port, Kuala Selangor was the first state capital of Selangor as it used to be the seat ofthe government.
www.kualalumpur-city.com /beyond-kualalumpur.htm   (1568 words)

  
 Travel to Selangor in Central Malaysia
Selangor Darul Ehsan is located on the central region of Peninsular Malaysia and is one of the most prosperous and developed states in the country covering an area of about 7,900 square kilometers with many famous tourists attractions.
Kuala Lumpur (KL) was the capital of Selangor until it was made the federal capital in 1974.
The Kuala Selangor Nature Park, a sanctuary for a myriad of migratory birds is the perfect place for bird-watching and outdoor activities like camping and jungle trekking.
www.aguidetoasia.com /malaysia/selangor/introduction.php   (471 words)

  
 malaysiarep   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Two birds seen at Kuala Selangor Nature Park on the 3rd these were the only sightings of this resident.
A minimum of 8 at Kuala Selangor on both visits, a single seen at the Gap on the 4th, twelve along the river to Teman Negara on the 7th with 3 also seen on the 9th.
Common at Kuala Selangor Nature Park and the PBLS Ricefields, two seen at Frasier's Hill on the 6th and Bukit Tinggi on the 10th.
www.born2bird.com /malaysiarep.htm   (4084 words)

  
 Kuala Selangor Drive
Kuala Selangor is not expected to be more than an hour and a half away.
Upon reaching Ijok and turning off to Kuala Selangor, road conditions improved and by 11.30am were we on the hilltop of Bukit Malawati.
We were in Sungai Buloh by 3.30pm and stopped by MSG (Malaysian Sheet Glass) and spent 5 minutes waiting for Daniel who had to stop midway for Liz (who is 7 months pregnant) to whet her craving for fruits.
www.2doorcarclub.com /kualaselangor.htm   (534 words)

  
 Selangor Darul Ehsan in Malaysia : Town & Districts, Geography & Climate, Economy
Selangor is the most developed state in Malaysia – home to the sophisticated Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the renowned Sepang International Racing Circuit as well as containing Kuala Lumpur, the economic hub of Malaysia, and Putrajaya, the country’s administrative capital, within its boundaries.
Selangor is bordered on the north by Perak, on the east by Pahang and Negeri Sembilan, and on the west by the Straits of Malacca.
Kuala Selangor offers visitors the chance to witness life in a mangrove swamp, complete with mosquitoes and scent of muddy peat...
www.malaysia-hotels.net /selangor/index.html   (533 words)

  
 Kuala Selangor Nature Park - of milky stork, leaf monkeys and fireflies
In addition to it’s small-town charms there are many nearby attractions to suit the nature lover, including the Kuala Selangor Nature Park and the colonies of fireflies living along tributaries of the Selangor River.
The Kuala Selangor Nature Park is managed by the Malaysian Nature Society, under a co-operative arrangement with the Selangor State Government.
The Kuala Selangor Nature Park is walking distance from the town centre.
www.ecologyasia.com /html-loc/kuala-selangor.htm   (1140 words)

  
 Selangor travel guide - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Selangor [1] is a state in the west coast of Malaysia.
Kuala Kubu Bahru - the usual connection point for Fraser's Hill, a quiet hill resort on the border of Selangor and Pahang
Selangor is the wealthiest, most urbanized and, with 4.1 million people, the most populous of Malaysia's states.
wikitravel.org /en/Selangor   (225 words)

  
 ZhaPaLang Cart   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Kuala Selangor is the only place in this region where you can witness the sight of millions of fireflies flashing in synchrony, often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the world".
This 800-acre park, located in Kuala Selangor is a heaven for a wide variety of flora and fauna.
Kuala Selangor, as a fishing village is famous for its fresh and cheap seafood, guaranteed to make your taste buds tingle.
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 Cuti Malaysia - Selangor
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital, and Putrajaya, the federal administrative capital, lie within the bounds of the state, further enhancing the touristic appeal of Selangor.
This Moorish-styled arch is the state's most distinguishing landmark, erected to mark the ceding of Kuala Lumpur to the Federal Government in 1974.
History-lovers will be enchanted by Selangor's colourful past, rich with the glorious days of its tin mining industry and the splendour of its royal household.
www.cuti.com.my /guide_selangor.htm   (329 words)

  
 BBC indonesian | Berita Dunia | Asap menebal, Malaysia keadaan darurat
Sekolah-sekolah di Kuala Lumpur dan distrik-distrik sekitarnya sudah diperintahkan untuk ditutup dan semua orang disarankan agar tetap di rumah dan menggunakan masker jika keluar rumah.
Walaupun begitu ada kekhawatiran, foto-foto Kuala Lumpur diselimuti asap tebal akan membuat banyak wisatawan khawatir datang ke Malaysia.
Sekolah-sekolah di Kuala Lumpur dan berbagai bagian di negara bagian Selangor akan diliburkan selama 2 hari.
www.bbc.co.uk /indonesian/news/story/2005/08/050811_malaysia.shtml   (417 words)

  
 MALlist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
We saw a number of pond-herons in non-breeding plumage at Kuala Selangor but only one in breeding plumage, which was unmistakably a Javan Pond-heron, this is a first record for the area.
A number of birds at Kuala Selangor, one bird on the sandbanks of the Sungai Tembeling on the trip into Taman Negara.
This was an unusual sighting for Kuala Selangor-in the bush on the A Trail.
users.wired.net.au /susan/MALlist.htm   (4118 words)

  
 Discount Selangor Hotels Malaysia at Special Rate! - Asia-Discovery.com
Located on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia and covering 8,000 square kilometers, Selangor is bounded on the north by Perak, on the east by Pahang and Negeri Sembilan, and on the west by the Straits of Malacca.
Selangor's climate is characterized by a warm, sunny days, and cool nights all year round and occasional rain in the evenings.
Selangor's history dates to the 16th century when rich in deposits were found in the region.
www.asia-discovery.com /malaysia/selangor   (1058 words)

  
 Kuala Selangor
Bukit Melawati was the administrative centre and stronghold of the Selangor sultanate in the late 18th and early 19th century.
Selangor had been sucked into the struggle between the Dutch and the rulers of Johor and Riau.
The sultan dumped large rocks on the mouth of the Selangor river to foil counter-attacks by the Dutch.
www.londoh.com /voc_loc_kuala_selangor.htm   (261 words)

  
 Malaysia - Selangor
A former capital of Selangor, Klang was once the old royal capital where the British had placed their first Resident in Selangor in 1874.
Shah Alam, Selangor's state capital, is a modern township surrounded at its periphery by Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, and five other major townships including Klang, Bangi, and Kajang.
A riverine coastal town situated 64km northwest of KL, Kuala Selangor is an intriguing blend of history, local flavor, nature, and wildlife.
www.malaysiahoteltour.com /popular_places/states/selangor/selangor1.html   (515 words)

  
 Birdwatching Trip Report from Peninsular Malaysia
Seen only at Kuala Selangor where they were highly conspicuous with birds constantly soaring over the forest and mangroves and roosting on dead trees.
Seen only at Kuala Selangor where it is a common bird but its small size and arboreal habitat make it surprisingly difficult to see.
One juvenile on the bund at Kuala Selangor on 17th.
www.birdtours.co.uk /tripreports/malaysia/malay4/malaysiareport.htm   (5761 words)

  
 Malaysia - Selangor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Selangor is the heartland of the nation and is the most developed State in the country.
Selangor is also one of the most fascinating and scenic destinations in Malaysia providing visitors a delightful, never-ending discovery.
The increasing prosperity of Selangor led the British to include it in the Federated Malay States in 1896.
www.abcmalaysia.com /tour_malaysia/slgr.htm   (328 words)

  
 Selangor Hotels and Resort, Selangor travel information, Selangor map and tourist attraction with special rates for ...
Selangor Hotels and Resort, Selangor travel information, Selangor map and tourist attraction with special rates for hotels.
SELANGOR has been called the gateway to Malaysia, given its strategic location to all major travel routes.
The major airports, which are the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Sepang and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang are located in Selangor.
www.2malaysia.com /selangor   (278 words)

  
 http://www.tranungkite.net - MP Kuala Selangor Mula Tunjuk Tembelang.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Keputusan pilihanraya umum kesebelas belum pun lagi diwartakan tetapi Mohd Daud Tarihep selaku calon BN yang baru memenangi kerusi Parlimen P096 Kuala Selangor sudah menampakkan tembelangnya.
Ertinya belum tentu lagi jawatan Ketua Penaja Umno bahagian Kuala Selangor yang disandang oleh Daud sekarang akan disahkan oleh para perwakilan.Khabarnya gerakan untuk menafikan kedudukan Daud itu sudah pun dimulakan.
Tak cukup dengan membuli Ustaz Sayuti, YB Daud Tarihep turut mengarahkan Majlis Daerah Kuala Selangor menurunkan serta merta kain- kain rentang ucapan tahniah kejayaan calon Barisan Nasional yang dipasang beberapa lokasi strategik di Kuala Selangor.
www.tranungkite.net /d04/cikgupencen16.htm   (558 words)

  
 Firefly, Kuala Selangor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
These Fireflies are a form of insect from the bug family.
What makes these fireflies so unique and marvelous are their ability to produce twinkling bright lights at a rate of one twinkle every 3 seconds.
When thousands of these fireflies gather on the trees, their shining and glittering mass appears like shimmering stars in truly ethereal surroundings.
www.mmtreks.com /malaysia/firefly.htm   (130 words)

  
 Kuala Selangor
Kuala Selangor is a quiet town at the river mouth of the Selangor river.
The second attraction of Kuala Selangor are the Silverleaf Monkeys.
This hill is also near the old center of Kuala Selangor, near the new bridge.
www.malaysiasite.nl /selangoreng.htm   (1015 words)

  
 Kuala Selangor
Kuala Selangor Nature Park (KSNP), about 300 ha, lies at the base of Bukit Melawati on the outskirts of Kuala Selangor town.
The Selangor River is apparently one of only a few places in the world that have millions of resident fireflies flashing synchronously.
From Kuala Lumpur via Sungai Buloh (Route 54) or through the North-South PLUS Highway, exit at the Sungai Buloh signboard and follow the signs to Kuala Selangor.
members.tripod.com /~panseakl2002/kselangor.htm   (468 words)

  
 Bird Watching Kuala Selangor Nature Park, Selangor, Malaysia, Singapore, Migratory Birds, Rare Lesser adjuntant, Milky ...
Kuala Selangor, is a small fishing village close to the estuary of the Selangor River.
Melawati Hill is the highest area in the state of Kuala Selangor and is the site of the 200-year-old Fort Altingsburg.
In the vicinity is a royal mausoleum where past Selangor sultans were buried.
www.endemicguides.com /KualaSelangor.htm   (834 words)

  
 Resource Library - Kuala Selangor: A Sanctuary of Wetland Wonders - www.wildasia.net
Kuala Selangor, some 65 km northeast of Kuala Lumpur, is a small fishing village close to the estuary of the Selangor river.
Over the last few years, Kuala Selangor has become a regular pilgrimage for many budding naturalists and is becoming familiar to both Malaysians and other visitors.
The Selangor River is apparently one of only a few places in the world that have millions of resident fireflies flashing synchronously (by the way, this is misleading, as they are actually beetles not flies!).
wildasia.net /main.cfm?page=article&articleID=8   (888 words)

  
 Fireflies
Along the Firefly Park Resort Kampung Bukit Belimbing in Kuala Selangor you will never cease to be amazed as one of the fast gaining worldwide popularity site of one of the world’s most promoted fireflies (a tiny wasp-like insects) colonies.
Every night there is a stream of electric driven motor boats that ferry sight-seeing tourists up along the Selangor River silently to listen to the spectacular symphonic harmony of these fireflies while viewing their luminous flashes of light that is truly a magnificent sight to the eyes of the beholder.
The roads to Kuala Selangor are not of the PLUS highway kind, they are in good condition for the most part it isn’t however dual carriage way.
www.malaysiasite.nl /fireflies.htm   (673 words)

  
 Tourism of Selangor
Selangor's new capital is dominated by the enormous minarets and gleaming blue dome of the State Mosque, Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah.
Before Klang became the capital of Selangor, Kuala Selangor was the home of the Selangor Sultanate.
The pair of fortresses atop the town's two hills still guard the river mouth, hearkening back to the days when the Selangor River's tin trade constituted the source of this state's wealth and power.
www.geocities.com /webunicorns/tselangor.htm   (1155 words)

  
 Selangor Malaysia - attractions - destination - places of interest
This lush recreational forest is a scenic 33 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur.
This water sport is fast gaining popularity among local and foreign visitors alike, due to the challenging waters of Sungai Selangor, near Pertak in the Hulu Selangor district.
This memorial was erected to commemorate the silver jubilee of the Sultan of Selangor's installation in 1985.
www.2malaysia.com /selangor/places2.htm   (1166 words)

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