Kuala Kubu Bharu

Kuala Kubu Bharu or also known as Kuala Kubu Baru started in 1925 after the relocation of the original town of Kuala Kubu, due to flood damage in 1883. The initial inhabitants in the 1850s due to the discovery and mining of tin ore, and this influx made Kuala Kubu the second biggest town in Selangor. The new town of Kuala Kubu Bharu was designed to be aesthetically functional by a British town planner, making KKB arguably the first garden city designed in Asia. Kuala Kubu Bharu is now the district capital of Hulu Selangor, and its neighbouring towns include Batang Kali, Serendah. Rasa is the area south of Kuala Kubu Bharu, while Kerling lies in the north-west, while Gumut lies in the north-east.

Kuala Kubu Bharu is served by two major highways. Federal Route 1 comes through Rawang, Rasa, and Serendah in the south, then continues northward. Federal Route 55 from the north-east ends at Raub, Pahang. Federal Route 55 can be used to access Highway E8 in order to reach the state of Pahang, Terengganu, and Kelantan. In order for residents of Kuala Kubu Bharu to access the North-South Expressway (AH2), they must go through Tanjung Malim toll via Federal Route 1. There is a KTM Komuter train station at Kuala Kubu Bharu, and a bus terminal as well.

Kuala Kubu Bharu is excellent for raising one’s family and children amidst lush forest greenery and parks, such as the Taman Tasik Milenium, encompassing Millenium Lake. One’s family and children and friends can be recharged by nature’s wonders, while spending precious time together. At the famous Kolam Air Panas within Kuala Kubu Bharu, one will experience the healing waters of hot springs at this nature reserve. Chiling Waterfalls, lies amidst the cool forest reserve and is sought after by tourists, on their way to Fraser’s Hills. The exclusive Golf and Country Club Kuala Kubu Bharu offer many kilometers of rolling hills of greenery for golf enthusiasts and a Clubhouse for entertaining their families and friends. There’s hiking and camping at the nearby Sungai Selangor Dam’s Lookout Point, and families can go camping at a campsite called Glamping Pinang Sebatang. One can also experience peace along the banks of the Selangor River. Kuala Kubu Bharu has many sites built for team building, making KKB musroom with homestays, catering for the needs of tourists, corporate retreats, and team-building activities.

Kuala Kubu Bahru has many independent shops for daily essentials, such as 99 Speedmart, Pasaraya QRS Freshmart, Kedai Jamu, Pasaraya Stanta Lama, Everlasting Mini Market, and Kedai Runcit Acheh. 7-11 stores cater for last minute shopping emergencies. There are open wet markets, like Pasar Awam Kuala Kubu Bharu, and the Pasar Malam Kuala Kubu Bharu.

Other than Malay, mamak, and Chinese restaurants and eateries, there are also cafes, bakeries, and even the Secret Recipe Kuala Kubu Bahru. There is a specialty Hainanese home-styled cooking called Sun Sun Seng Nam, where patrons can enjoy Hainanese food in the Old Malaya décor that maintains the authentic ambience of colonial days gone by.

For more variation of international foods and cafes, residents can make a scenic trip to nearby malls, such as Tesco Serendah, or Genting City Mall.

Kindergartens and pre-schools in Kuala Kubu Bharu to nurture young children include the Taska Kasih Manja Bonda, Tadika Ria Asohan, and An Nuran Childcare Centre. Kuala Kubu Bharu’s myriad of national schools include both vernacular and traditional Bahasa Malaysia schools nearby, such as SRJK (C) Khing Ming, SJK (Tamil) Kuala Kubu Bharu, and Asrama Puteri SMK KKB, and SMK Kuala Kubu Bharu.  The nearest universities are Open University Malaysia, Sultan Idris Education University with a Fakulti Sains Kemanusiaan, and Kampus Sultan Azlan Shah at Tanjong Malim.

Residential properties in Kuala Kubu Bharu are a mix of both freehold and leasehold. As Kuala Kubu Bharu is a very quiet town, and it is very good news to find that the median price psf is only MYR 130, with a median price of around MYR 130,000. With that in mind, there is ample room for growth, and affordable for the average homeowner. Other Interesting projects nearby worth examining include Azhara, Lembah Beringin, Gapinas Residences, Kamelia, Dillenia, Violet, Antara Gapi, Estera, and Laman Gapimas.

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