Vega Suites, Selayang Star City

Getting to Vega Suites via Jalan Kuching

Eventhough Vega Suites of Selayang Star City is temporarily paused since 2017, we would like to share our honest review on this project, nevertheless. 

Some might deem Selayang as unchartered territory. In fact, this vibrant and buzzing district is often torn in between Wilayah Persekutuan and Selangor. To avoid any confusion, here’s a brief note on the division and administration of Selayang:

“Most of Selayang is administered by Majlis Perbandaran Selayang (MPS). Part of the town that spills over into the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur is administered by Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL, English: Kuala Lumpur City Hall).

The postcode for Selayang is 68100 Batu Caves, including the part of the town located in the federal territory, as postcode areas do not necessarily correspond to state borders. However, to minimise confusion, the postcode for the federal territory part is often written as 68100 Kuala Lumpur.”

(Source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selayang)

The best way of getting here is by driving. If residents are heading from the east of Kuala Lumpur’s city centre, they can use Duta Ulu Kelang Highway (DUKE). From there, take Jalan Ipoh and head on to Jalan Kuching. This route will lead you here. Vega Suites can also be reached from the west part of Klang Valley through Kuala Selangor Expressway (LATAR) by heading towards Jalan Ipoh and Jalan Rawang. Meanwhile, those from the south side of KL can opt for Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2). Head on to Jalan Ipoh and later Jalan PS7.

The drive takes at least 30 minutes or so, depending on the traffic especially upon reaching Selayang. The traffic jams are indeed constant due to the high volume of vehicles on the road and of course, the absence of an immediate access to a light rail transit system (LRT).

Constructions are taking place aggressively here

In general, Selayang mirrors the conventional and rustic living of the community here. Heavily populated by older housing townships that have been around for decades, Selayang serves as the heart of the community activity where daily routines start and end. These decades old housing establishments have instantaneously resulted to matured and convenient amenities to facilitate the 542,000 folks (and counting) in carrying out their daily routines here.

Older apartments around the area

Selayang is never short of amenities, branching out from the current housing areas, condominiums as well as multi-purpose centres. Options are indeed endless and residents need not to worry in getting work and chores done around here. Among the amenities are:

Education

• Universiti Teknologi MARA (Medical Faculty, Selayang)
• SMK Darul Ehsan, Selayang Baru
• SMK Seri Selayang, Jalan Sungai Tua
• SMK Ideal Heights, Jalan Bukit Idaman
• SK Selayang Jaya
• SK Taman Prima Selayang, Jalan Melati 7
• Tadika Selayang, Jalan SJ 16
• Kumon, Kompleks Perniagaan Selayang

Other main amenities

The famed wet market, Pasar Harian Selayang

• Pasar Harian Selayang, Jalan Kuching
• Pusat Pakar Wanita dan Bersalin Selayang, Jalan SJ 5
• Selayang Hospital, Lebuhraya Selayang-Kepong
• Tesco  Extra Selayang, Jalan Kuching 
• Pristine Women Medical Center, Jalan SJ 5

iDEAL Convention Center

• iDEAL Convention Center Selayang, Jalan PS 8
• One Selayang, Jalan OS ½
• Selayang Complex, Taman Selayang Baru

The populous is dense and of course, there has been a sharp increase of demands for residential projects around Selayang. Keep in mind that the price here is still considered as affordable and to some extent, cheap. Thus, the existing developments here are a reflection to such financial affordability especially among lower to moderate income families and individuals.

Many developers are paving their way into Selayang

We are all aware that various means and efforts have been created in making residential properties affordable especially among first time home buyers. Encouragement can clearly be seen through the reduction of Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) to 3% and even allowing developers to provide loan services to aid buyers’ finances. Plus, a location like Selayang provides the ideal solution in making property purchases feasible due to its affordability factor.

Furthermore, older high-rise developments that include Merak Apartment, Seroja Apartment, Emerald Avenue, 162 Residency, Magna Ville and Casa Venicia Condominium have as well established the precedence for affordable high-rise properties here in Selayang .

New developments are mushrooming in Selayang

And thankfully, new high-rise residential developments around Selayang are continuing to provide inexpensive homes. These include Selayang 18, Res 280 and even Vega Suites’ sister development at Selayang Star City, Polaris Suites.