Taman Setapak Jaya

Setapak Jaya is a small town located in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. Although it is small, but Setapak Jaya is very populated and has a significant student population because Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is nearby. Setapak Jaya neighbours Seksyen 10 Wangsa Maju.

Setapak Jaya is highly accessible by major highways such as the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway, MRR2 and AKLEH. From Setapak Jaya, it only takes a mere 15 minutes to get to the Kuala Lumpur City Centre where the central business hub and some of the most exciting shopping malls can be found. The popular Petaling Jaya is only about a 25 minutes’ drive away where many raved restaurants and cafes are available. Getting to Putrajaya and Cyberjaya only takes about 35 minutes by car. Other than that, the Kuala Lumpur International Airport is only just 45 minutes away. Setapak Jaya is truly a convenient place to stay because of its strategic location that is close to most parts of the Klang Valley. In terms of public transport, many public busses serve the area, making it convenient for those who do not drive to get around.

Being a mature town, Setapak Jaya is not lacking in amenities for the convenience of its residents. For recreational activities, a 10-minutes’ car ride would bring one to Taman Rekreasi Datuk Keramat where the whole family can go to enjoy an evening of leisure or exercise on the jogging trails in lush foliage. There is also a pond with ducks in the park, truly creating an environment of relaxation and tranquillity, allowing city dwellers to escape the hustle and bustle of life. The park also features a soft padded fully-equipped playground where children can run and play freely in safety.

Besides the recreational activities, residents of Setapak Jaya can also find plenty of amazing food options nearby including the usual fast food chains, cafes as well as local cuisines like Malay restaurants, Indian food and Chinese eateries. Roadside stalls can also be found selling quick bites to people who go to work or school in the mornings. As for groceries, a couple wet markets can be found here such as the Setapak Jaya morning market and Rejang morning market where fresh fruits, vegetables and meat can be obtained. There is also a night market in the area. Other places that offer groceries and essential daily necessities nearby include Wholesale Grocery and Supermarket Topzeller and Econsave Setapak Central. In terms of shopping, the Setapak Central Mall is 5 minutes away from Setapak Jaya where retail outlets and entertainment facilities are readily available. Besides that, a short drive to the Kuala Lumpur city centre will bring one to many exciting shopping malls offered there such as KLCC, Pavilion and Fahrenheit 88.

For healthcare services, Klinik Suria and Klinik Komuniti PPR Desa Rejang are within the vicinity, providing ease of mind to the residents of Setapak Jaya should any medical emergencies arise. For places of worship, Surau Al-Jabbar, Surau Muhajirin Desa Rejang, Muk En Methodist Church (CAC) and Setapak Community Church (A/G) can be found here, catering to the diverse community living in the area. There are also major banks and ATMs in Setapak Jaya, making it convenient for individuals and businesses to run financial errands.

Families with school-going children will be happy to find that there are primary and secondary schools in Setapak Jaya such as Sekolah Kebangsaan Setapak Jaya, Setapak High School and Taman Seri Rampai Secondary School. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is also within the area. Other than these, many enrichment centres and kindergartens can also be found in the area as well.

The properties in Setapak Jaya are a mix of freehold and leasehold projects. The properties here have a median price of MYR 193,000 or median price psf of MYR 298.  This neighbourhood offers a vast variety of property projects for both investors and home owners with the likes of SkyAwani 4 and PV18 Residence.

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