Greenwoods @ Salak Perdana

The Location: Salak Perdana, Sepang

A developing town belonging to the sub district of Salak Tinggi, Salak Perdana is situated in the southern part of Selangor. It shares its border with Kuala Langat to the west, Petaling to the north, Hulu Langat to the northeast and the state of Negeri Sembilan to the east. Sepang also completely surrounds Putrajaya which is a Federal Territory. Salak Tinggi is the capital city of Sepang.

Many of you may not be aware that the district of Sepang covers the township of Cyberjaya, which is also known as the Silicon Valley of Malaysia. It is known as the Silicon Valley of Malaysia due to its association with MSC Malaysia. The established Multimedia University (MMU) main campus as well as over 250 multinational companies is entrenched in Cyberjaya.

Covering a mass area of 612 square km, the district of Sepang has a population of approximately 220,000. What started as an initial small town has since blossomed into one with international stature following the introduction of several mega developments in the township.

Perhaps as an outsider, one might not be familiar with Sepang but the mention of the word F1 International Circuit will definitely ring bells. Established in 1999, the international circuit is one of the few in the world. The venue is used for the Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix, A1 Grand Prix, Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix and other major motorsport events. It also features kart racing and motocross facilities.

Another renowned establishment located in Sepang is the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Operating daily, the airport serves domestic as well as international flights from airlines all over the world. Recently another airport has been built in Sepang. The Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) began operations in recent years serving mainly the low-cost budget carrier airline AirAsia which was moved from the previous LCCT. KLIA2 recently changed name to LCC2.

There are a number of leisure establishments in Sepang such as Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA. Its main attraction are its duty-free goods such as apparels, perfumes and many more. Patrons from as far as Kuala Lumpur flock to Mitsui Outlet during weekends to shop and dine at its many restaurants.

A coastal beach in Sepang offer patrons good food and relaxation at its best. Bagan Lalang is famous for its seafood and grilled fish while offering the world-class Sepang Gold Coast resort to holiday-seekers. Situated within close proximity to the airport, the resort attracts tourists and locals alike who yearn for a natural and tranquil setting to relax in.

Connectivity to Sepang is made possible through a number of major paths. Travellers from the southern part of Malaysia, Johor, Melaka and Seremban utilize the PLUS North-South highway to arrive at the destination. Salak Tinggi ERL station is located in Salak Tinggi where the KLIA Transit Express Rail Link (ERL) from KLIA to KL Sentral stops every 30 minutes. Salak Tinggi is also known as the Airport City.

In recent years, a famous China university, Xiamen University decided to leave its footprint in Salak Tinggi by establishing its campus in this township. Due to this setup, Salak Tinggi has seen an influx of students from all states raising the population and liveliness of the township. Other notable tertiary facilities within close proximity include names such as Inti International College, Nilai International University, Manipal University and Kolej Teknologi Timur PJ.

A few of the famous primary and secondary schools in Salak Tinggi include setups such as SK Taman Seroja, SMK Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi and SJK (T) Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi.   

Salak Tinggi is never short of amenities and convenience as it is located within a stone’s throw to most places. The nearby IOI City Mall provides leisure and entertainment such as shopping and countless restaurants to residents. There is an abundance of 99 Speedmart and 7-Eleven outlets present in its community.

The township is also home to a number of government agencies such as Pos Malaysia, National Registration Department, SYABAS, the Veterinary Public Health Laboratory of the Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia, the Technology Incubation Centre and National Metrology Laboratory for the Standards and Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM). It is also home to KFC Hatchery, a latex glove factory owned by Wembley Rubber Products (WRP), the workshop complex of the Engineering Division of the Fire and Rescue Department.

There are a number of clinics in Salak Tinggi such as Klinik Kesihatan Salak and Klinik Desa Geching. These medical facilities are present to serve residents’ needs without them having to travel all the way to Kuala Lumpur.

Each F1 season invites countless visitors to Salak Tinggi and Sepang from all over the world and the township will be crowded. Most travellers stay at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Concorde Inn, Cyberview Lodge, Empress Hotel or De Palma Inn. The recently opened Transit Service Centre budget hotel at the Airport City Business Centre is becoming increasingly popular due its proximity to the KLIA and LCCT airports.