Ampang

Ampang is a popular residential area that enjoys a pleasant suburban feel, located just a few kilometres to the east of Kuala Lumpur City Centre. The Ampang Jaya neighbourhood has a strong historical link with the development of KL, and played a crucial part in the foundation of Malaysia’s now-thriving capital. The neighbourhood today presents a unique landscape of Kuala Lumpur city living, with the stately colonial buildings of the embassy enclave at Ampang Hilir giving way to popular recreational areas such as Taman Tasik Ampang Hilir lakes, a beautiful reminder of the area’s tin mining past.

Ampang property is diverse, with the variety of this neighbourhood evident in the local real estate market. Luxury bungalows are a recognisable and established element of the local property landscape, but sustained popularity sees developers exploring new housing opportunities within the area. New Ampang apartment developments continue to add units to this largely mature neighbourhood, with an upmarket Ampang condo reaching price tags of up to RM20 million. That contrasts with a buoyant bungalow market, with a bungalow house for sale in Ampang seeing prices as high as RM55 million. A broad portfolio of other properties provides ample opportunity for home buyers looking for a more affordable price range.

Ampang is a mature neighbourhood which boasts all the expected amenities of big city living. Popular shopping centres such as Ampang Point and the Great Eastern Mall provide welcome focal points to the area’s retail offerings. Ampang Point is a local neighbourhood mall with popular eateries alongside the expected retail outlets, and boasts a Giant Supermarket to provide for your grocery needs. Great Eastern Mall is another local favourite, offering a quieter family-friendly alternative to some of the bustling malls in KLCC, as well as being home to grocery chain brand Cold Storage. Tesco Ampang adds another conveniently located supermarket to meet the needs of residents in the area, with Aeon BiG Ampang an alternative hypermarket option.

Ampang is also home to, or in close proximity to, many major international schools. Sayfol International School, Mutiara International Grammar School, and the International School of Kuala Lumpur are just some of those within the neighbourhood, with many popular international schools also found in local areas.

Families considering property in Ampang will benefit from extensive recreational areas and parks, with locations such as Taman TAR Wildlife Sanctuary providing a stunning natural escape that’s far removed from the bustle of downtown Kuala Lumpur. Taman Rimba Ampang and Bukit Tabur offer further access to the great outdoors for residents of the area. With extensive outdoor recreation, Ampang provides an enviable balance between city life and the natural world compared to other areas of Kuala Lumpur.

Residents on the hunt for fun in a more controlled environment will benefit from the proximity of popular Zoo Negara, while those families looking for an indoor element to their activities can take to the local malls. Ampang Point is home to a local bowling alley, while Great Eastern Mall provides a KizSports & Gym to entertain the younger members of the family.

Ampang food is equally diverse and varied as its property market, with hawker stalls serving local favourites alongside the ubiquitous and instantly recognisable chain restaurants that prop up local malls. Western food is also available in the area, like much of metropolitan KL. A unique feature of the Ampang restaurant scene is the area affectionately known as Little Korea, a focal point of KL’s Korean community that offers a delicious slice of Korean cuisine for local residents to enjoy.

Connectivity is another benefit of the Ampang neighbourhood, with Jalan Ampang offering direct access into the heart of KLCC, as well as providing connecting routes to major roads such as Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) and Jalan Tun Razak. The Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH) is a modern highway built to relieve the pressure from Jalan Ampang while providing even better connectivity along the route. LRT Ampang provides a convenient public transport option on the LRT Ampang Line, providing connecting travel to transport links throughout KL and the Klang Valley. Ampang also enjoys connections to both the STAR and Putra LRT Lines, as well as excellent RapidKL bus connectivity.