Kajang and Semenyih has shared a history spanning centuries. They also share a geographical location, as well as the facilities and amenities to fulfil all the basic needs.
Shopping
The vicinity area of Kajang and Semenyih boast over 80 convenience stores, 30 supermarkets and 10 shopping malls to satisfy any shopping needs. In the northern side of Kajang, around Saujana Impian, are Giant and Tesco hypermarkets. Moreover, AEON Shopping Centres in Cheras are available and easily accessible for the northern inhabitants of Kajang. Situated at the heart of Kajang city are a couple of shopping malls – MetroPoint, Plaza Metro Kajang and Ostia Kajang.
Further towards the west side of Kajang is the De Centrum Mall, sitting next to the SILK Highway. On the outskirts of the west side is the IOI City Mall, located in Putrajaya. Also nearby, are Giant Hypermarket and Mydin Supermarket on the Kajang-Bangi border. Within this Bangi-Kajang district are more shopping complexes such as Kompleks PKNS Bangi and KIP Mall Bangi.
The Kajang-Semenyih area of Bandar Teknologi Kajang, Mydin Mall BTK, Billion Shopping Centre and Bazaar Mara Semenyih are conveniently situated for the Eastern Kajang’s occupants as well as Semenyih’s residents. In addition, Semenyih also possesses a few supermarkets like Tesco and Cash & Carry.
Educational
The sister cities of Kajang and Semenyih and their surrounding neighbourhoods are home to 90 educational institutions. Multiple varieties of educational institutions are available for its residents. In the surrounding area of Taman Kajang Prima alone; SK Bandar Teknologi for primary and SM Teknik Kajang for secondary.
Additionally, there are private schools like Rafflesia International School in Kajang 2 township and Tenby International School Setia Ecohill in Semenyih. At the heart of Kajang sits an old primary and a secondary school, SK and SMK Convent respectively. Another old pair in Kajang Town, are SJK Yu Hua and SMJK Yu Hua that will celebrate their next 100th anniversary next year.
For tertiary institutions, Kajang houses a couple of private universities such as Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur, New Era University College and Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor. German-Malaysian Institute is situated in Kajang precinct between Bangi and Semenyih.
Likewise, Semenyih boasts its own tertiary institutions such as the University of Nottingham that opened in September 2000 and Vocational Education Training Academy (VETA) College. There is also the prominent public university, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) at Bangi.
Other institutions are general pre-schools like Little Investor in Kajang and specialised institutions providing services for children or person with disabilities like Persatuan Kanak-Kanak Istimewa Kajang (PKIK). All these institutions are in the vicinity of the library facility such as PPAS Kajang, PPAS Semenyih, Uniten Library, Tan Lark Sye Library and UNMC Library.
Medical
In Kajang and Semenyih, over 90 facilities are scattered throughout the area for the medical needs of the people. Sg Long Medical Centre is situated north of Kajang in Bandar Sungai Long. KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital is adjacent to Kajang Town and Serdang Hospital is on the western side of Kajang.
Semenyih, however, is not blessed with any hospital; but it is equipped with First Medicare Clinic and Semenyih Medical Centre. Besides that, both Kajang and Semenyih are blessed with specialised clinics like Children’s Clinic Kwan, Klinik Pakar Mata Thana, Klinik Pergigian, Klinik Pakar Wanita Asyfa.
Recreational
It may not be a necessity, but recreational facilities are necessary for a healthy lifestyle. Golfing is an accommodated sport with facilities throughout Kajang. For instance, Sungai Long Golf & Country Club in Bandar Sungai Long and Impian Golf & Country Club in Saujana Impian. Bangi city, enclosed by Kajang southern area offers Golf Resort in Bangi for any golfing needs.
Besides golfing, fishing is another sport that is facilitated in this district like Kolam Pancing Taman Rakan in Bandar Sungai Long. Furthermore, paintball activity is available in the Southern Legion Paintball park. Any of fitness needs can also be satisfied as there are many fitness facilities all over Kajang and Semenyih like TLS Fitness Center.
Picturesque parks are accessible in Semenyih as the area is surrounded by broad lush of foliage and flowers, like Broga Hill Park. The breathtaking view from Broga Hilltop and parks designed with the natural beauty of the greeneries in mind like Nirvana Memorial Park, the largest memorial park in the world, should not be missed.
Similarly, located in the heart of Kajang, is Jing An Memorial Village. The memorial village is designed and landscaped extensively to ensure a secured garden for an enjoyable experience. Nearby, Kajang Stadium (recently dubbed as Kajang Square) is one of the most important historical landmarks in Kajang. In the past, the stadium was a training ground for many national footballers.
Others
70 bank facilities are available within Kajang and Semenyih’s area. Multiple varieties of banks are widely available throughout the vicinity including Public Bank, Bank Islam, HSBC Bank, CIMB Bank and Hong Leong Bank. Additionally, the Kajang and Semenyih district have over 70 petrol stations, providing convenience for journey throughout the network of highways.
The sister cities offer a broad array of facilities as well as amenities throughout and will continue to do so as they are rapidly developing. Indeed, Kajang and Semenyih will have absolutely no trouble in satisfying the basic needs of their residents.
