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Setia Alam

Selangor, Malaysia · Asia

About Setia Alam

Setia Alam works well as a base: 10 minutes from Meru, 52km from Genting Highlands Road.

Setia Alam is a city located in Selangor, Malaysia. With a population of 150,000, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Setia Alam sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Setia Alam to your route.

About Setia Alam

Setia Alam is an integrated and modern township located in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. It is accessible via Setia Alam Highway from the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) since the interchange opened on 14 July 2006. Setia Alam is also accessible from the Federal Highway and Klang via Jalan Meru. This township is

Read more developed by S P Setia Berhad. Setia Alam is an integrated development spanning over 4,000 acres (16 km2) of land. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA), which has placed restrictions on the establishment of entertainment outlets such as pubs, discos, and lottery businesses. Setia Alam is represented in the Parliament by Azli Yusof, the Member of Parliament for Shah Alam, and Mohd Najwan Halimi, the State Assemblyman for Kota Anggerik.

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Setia Alam offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Setia Alam located?

Setia Alam is located in Selangor, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 3.1016 latitude, 101.4557 longitude.

What is the population of Setia Alam?

Setia Alam has a population of approximately 150,000 people, making it a city in Malaysia.

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Quick Information

Population
150,000
Continent
Asia
Country
Malaysia
Region
Selangor
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
3.1016, 101.4557

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malaysia

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
994
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Setia Alam

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Sunway Lagoon

Multi-park destination near Kuala Lumpur with a water park, amusement park, wildlife park, and extreme park.

17 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

KL Tower

A 421-meter telecommunications tower on Bukit Nanas in Kuala Lumpur offering panoramic city views and a glass sky box experience.

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

PETRONAS Skybridge

Double-deck skybridge connecting the Petronas Twin Towers at the 41st and 42nd floors, 170 metres above the ground.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Petronas Twin Towers

452-metre twin skyscrapers in central Kuala Lumpur with a public skybridge, observation deck and large underground car park.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Batu Caves

A limestone hill with massive cave temples and a 42-meter golden statue of Lord Murugan, a major Hindu pilgrimage site near Kuala Lumpur.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Putra Mosque, Putrajaya

Rose-granite mosque beside Putrajaya Lake in Malaysia's administrative capital, surrounded by wide boulevards and signature bridges.

32 km · about 35 min drive

racetrack

Sepang International Circuit

Malaysian circuit designed by Hermann Tilke with iconic double-apex corners

49 km · about 55 min drive

famous road

Genting Highlands Road

Malaysia's favourite hill-climb: a smooth, relentlessly twisty ascent from Genting Sempah to the casino resort at 1,800 m, beloved by local drivers and often wrapped in cool cloud.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Setia Alam

  • 28 kmKL TowerA 421-meter telecommunications tower on Bukit Nanas in Kuala Lumpur offering panoramic city views and a glass sky box experience.
  • 52 kmGenting Highlands RoadMalaysia's favourite hill-climb: a smooth, relentlessly twisty ascent from Genting Sempah to the casino resort at 1,800 m, beloved by local drivers and often wrapped in cool cloud.
  • 52 kmGenting HighlandsHilltop resort town at 1,700 metres above Kuala Lumpur, reached by a steep switchback highway from Genting Sempah.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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