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Taman Melati

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Asia

About Taman Melati

Taman Melati works well as a base: 10 minutes from Batu Caves, 24km from Genting Highlands Road.

Taman Melati is a town located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With a population of 50,000, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Taman Melati 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 Taman Melati to your route.

About Taman Melati

The Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (abbreviated TAR UMT) is a non-profit, private university in Malaysia. Named after the country's first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, the school was founded in 1969 as Tunku Abdul Rahman College (or TAR College) by the Malaysian Chinese Association

Read more (MCA). On 2 May 2013, it officially became a university college under the name Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) and in 2022, the institution was upgraded to a University, changing its name to TAR UMT. TAR UMT's main campus covers 171 acres (69 ha) at Jalan Genting Kelang in Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur. The university also has five branches across Malaysia, in the states of Penang, Perak, Johor, Pahang and Sabah. The first branch campus, in Penang, began at a temporary location in 1994 before moving to Tanjung Bungah five years later. The second and third branch campuses were founded in Kampar, Perak and Johor in 1998, and the Pahang branch was established in 1999. The Sabah branch was founded in 2002 in Sabah, East Malaysia.

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Where is Taman Melati located?

Taman Melati is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 3.2212 latitude, 101.7232 longitude.

What is the population of Taman Melati?

Taman Melati has a population of approximately 50,000 people, making it a town in Malaysia.

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Quick Information

Population
50,000
Continent
Asia
Country
Malaysia
Region
Kuala Lumpur
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
3.2212, 101.7232

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malaysia

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
994
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Taman Melati

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

PETRONAS Skybridge

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

7 km · about 15 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.

7 km · about 15 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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Sunway Lagoon

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

21 km · about 25 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.

24 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Genting Highlands

Hilltop resort town at 1,700 metres above Kuala Lumpur, reached by a steep switchback highway from Genting Sempah.

24 km · about 30 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

Driving roads near Taman Melati

  • Right hereKL TowerA 421-meter telecommunications tower on Bukit Nanas in Kuala Lumpur offering panoramic city views and a glass sky box experience.
  • 24 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.
  • 24 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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