SELANGOR HISTORY

THE HISTORY OF SELANGOR

Selangor also known by its Arabic Honorifics, Darul Ehsan, or "Abode of Sincerity" is one of the 13 states of Malaysia. It is on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered by Perak to the north, Pahang to the east, Negeri Sembilan to the south and the Strait of Malacca to the west. It surrounds the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, both of which were once under Selangor's sovereignty.The state capital is Shah Alam, the first city in Selangor, and the royal capital is KIang. Another major urban centre is Petaling Jaya which was awarded city status on June 20, 2006. Selangor is one of only two Malaysian states with more than one city,the other is Sarawak Selangor has the largest city in Malaysia and it is growing rapidly due to modernization in the Klang Valley.

The state of Selangor has the largest economy in Malaysia in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) with RM 128.815 billion (roughly USD 42 billion) in 2010 making up 23% of the total GDP of Malaysia. This state is also the most developed in Malaysia with good infrastructure such as highways and transport. The state also has the largest population in Malaysia, with a high standard of living and the state's poverty rate is the lowest in the country.

 

Population of Demographic

Selangor is Malaysia's most populous state with the nation's biggest conurbation, the Klang Valley. Selangor's geographical position in the centre of Peninsular Malaysia contributed to the state's rapid development as Malaysia's transportation and industrial hub. This created jobs and attracted migrants from other states as well as overseas, especially from Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Bangladesh, India,Pakistan, and China. In recent decades, the influx of illegal immigrants, particularly from Indonesia, has further contributed to Selangor's population.

Selangor has the largest population in Malaysia at 5,411,324 as of 2010. The state's ethnic composition consists of Malay 52.9%, Chinese 27.8%, Indian 13.3%, and other ethnic groups 6%. The ten most populated cities in Selangor as of 2010.

The traditional culture of Selangor's Malay majority is influenced by those of Bugis, Johor, Minangkabau, Mandailing and Javanese ancestry, most of whom are Muslim. Javanese ancestry were dominant in west coast district such as Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Klang, Kuala Langat and Sepang. Selangor's population also has ethnic Chinese and Indian influences; those two groups have the larger minority populations. With its state of development, Selangor has more international ties through trade, business and education than other.

Religion

As of 2010 Census the population of Selangor is 57.9% Muslim, 24.4% Buddhist, 11.6% Hindu, 3.8% Christian, 0.5% Taoist or Chinese religion adherent, 1.4% follower of other religions, and 0.4% non-religious.

Economy at Selangor 

The economy of Selangor is constituted by a progressive market economy. The core sectors of Selangor's economy are commerce and agriculture.

Selangor is the richest state in the country in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) per capita (PPP).On 27 August 2005, Selangor was officially declared the first developed state in Malaysia by the then state government.

Selangor has a recorded highest Human Development Index among the states in Malaysia.

Klang was formerly the terminus of the government railway and the port of the State. In 1880, the state capital of Selangor was moved from Klang to the more strategically advantageous Kuala Lumpur. Rapid development at the new administrative centre in the late 1800s attracted businessmen and job seekers alike from Klang. At this time the only methods of transport between Klang and Kuala Lumpur were by horse orbuffalo drawn wagons, or boat ride along the Klang River to Damansara. Due to this Frank Swettenham stated to Selangor's British Resident at the time, William Bloomfield Douglas,that the journey to Kuala Lumpur was "rather long and boring". He continued to suggest a train line be built as an alternative route.

In September 1882, Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham was appointed Selangor’s new Resident. Swettenham initiated a rail link between Klang and Kuala Lumpur to overcome the transport problems particularly of the tin mining interests, who needed to convey the ore to Klang's port, Pelabuhan Batu. Nineteen and a half miles of rail track from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Kudu was opened in September 1886, and extended 3 miles to Klang in 1890.

 The river navigation, however, was difficult as only ships drawing less than 3.9 metres (13 ft) of water could come up the jetty, and thus a new port was selected near the mouth of the river as the anchorage was good. Developed by the Malayan Railway and officially opened 15 years later in 15 September 1901 by Swettenham himself, the new port was named Port Swettenham.

Education In Selangor

Selangor has several tertiary education institutions. Most of these academic centres are concentrated in major towns and cities in Selangor. Many institutions of higher learning based in the state, making the central Selangor state has the largest higher education in Malaysia. Selangor, a state that has the largest university in Malaysia for more than 20 public and private universities are based in this state. The list below represents public and private university based in Selangor state :

                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Lim Kok Wing University at Cyberjaya                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Multimedia University at Cberjaya                                                                                                                                                                                                  

         University of Nottingham  Malaysia Campus

The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus is an overseas campus of the University of Nottingham. The university is situated in Semenyih,Selangor, a town part of Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The university has been ranked as "excellent" or tier 5 in a scale of tier 1-6 and is classified as a private institution, by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education. The Malaysia campus was the first campus of a British university in Malaysia and one of the first to open outside Britain thus earning the distinction of the Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2001 and theQueen's Award for Industry (International Trade) 2006.

Limkokwing University of Creative Technology

Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (referred to as LUCT, LKW or just Limkokwing) is a private international university with a presence across Africa, Europe and Asia. With its main campus in Malaysia, the university has over 30,000 students from more than 150 countries, studying in its 11 other campuses in Botswana, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lesotho, Swaziland and the United Kingdom.

                      

Historical Places

Located 32km to the west of the capital city of Malaysia lies the royal town by the name of Klang, where trade began in Selangor.

Klang is the place to visit if you are interested in seeing heritage sites and learn about the history of Selangor. Drop by the Bandar Palace, the Sultan Abdul Samad Mausoleum, Raja Mahadi Fort and the Shah Alam Palace and be amazed by the history that is preserved in these places.

Gedung Raja Abdullah, where it was once used to store weapons, tin and food supply is another interesting stop you should make while in Klang. In 1874, it was converted into a government office. And now, it is converted into a tin museum. And on the way there, be sure to look out for the Klang Fire Station that was built in 1974.

Another interesting historical site in Selangor is none other than Kuala Selangor, where the ruling of the state started.  Top of the list is Melawati Hill as it is a host of many historical attractions such as the ‘Itching Well’ which was used to torture enemies.  Those captured were forced to submerge themselves in the well filled with ‘poison’ or later we learn it was latex and bamboo shoots that made them unbearable.  It was often used to force information from the captives.

                                                                       map of klang                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

View of Klang

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Selangor Special Place 

Batu Caves  is a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples in the Gombak district, 13 kilometres (8 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It takes its name from the Sungai Batu or Batu River, which flows past the hill. Batu Caves is also the name of the nearby village.

The cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is the focal point of Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia.

I-CITY (Shah Alam)

Shah Alam is now the splash capital of Selangor with the November 2012 opening of the new water theme park called WaterWorld at I-City.

The big ride at WaterWorld @ I City is undoubtedly the fearsomely named Tornado Slide that delivers a 30 second jolt of adrenaline pumping stimulation designed to get those endorphins flowing.

After climbing the appropriately named launch tower, a 49m tunnel awaits to send the four tube raft riders hurtling towards the 45-degree funnel where the raft oscillates between 4 and 6 times up both sides of the funnel producing a weightlessness effect at the peak of each oscillation, before gravity takes control and the raft flows through the funnel bottleneck into the landing pool below.

The giant funnel has a viewing gallery at the top of its 18m diameter, it is so close to where the tube connects to the funnel it gives you a great opportunity to photograph the grimaces on your friends' faces as they enter the funnel before their descent through the 3m outlet to the landing pool.

 the Tornado Slide dominates the attention of the thrill seekers then the rest of the attractions at WaterWorld @ I City are undoubtedly focused on delivering entertainment to a younger generation of fun lovers.

Tugu Keris

Tugu Keris (Kris Monument) is a huge monument in the shape of a kris in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. It is located along the Federal Highway.near Taman Kris and Sungai Rasau toll plaza. Its construction was ordered by the late Sultan of Selangor, Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of his reign on 22 September 1985.

Flag and Coat of arms Selangor

The flag of Selangor consists of four proportionally-sized sections. The upper left and lower right sections are red, while the upper right and lower left sections are yellow. The red sections symbolise bravery. The yellow sections refer to royalty, represented by the local monarchy of Selangor, and theSultan, who is the head of the state. The official religion of Selangor is Islam, and that is denoted by the white crescent and star on the top left corner of the flag. This flag has an official ratio of 1:2, although the flag is also manufactured in 2:3 proportions with 4x6 and 6x9 foot flags being common.

The flag's design has been in use by the state government with few changes decades before Malaya's independence, the only noticeable differences of earlier iterations being the use of yellow instead of white for the crescent and star. The present flag design was adopted on January 30, 1965.

Selangor Special Event

January

Chinese New Year: traditionally, the Chinese New Year is celebrated for 15 consecutive days. This joyous occasion is a time of family reunions, when relatives often travel long distances to be together. Red envelopes known as ang pow are given among family members as a sign of prosperity for the coming year. Oranges are also given as gifts, symbolising luck for the recipients. Lion dances are an important part of the festivities.

February

Thaipusam: is a day of atonement and penance which is celebrated by the Hindu community. A large procession is held on the streets of Kuala Lumpur, during which a silver chariot bearing a statue of Lord Subramaniam is pulled along. Along the route of this striking procession, thousands of coconuts are thrown on the streets and kavadi-bearers carry offerings on baskets suspended from wooden yokes.

March

Maulidur Rasul: the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad is celebrated at the end of March in Selangor, as it is everywhere in the world of Islam. Prayer meetings and religious discussions are held and homage is paid to the prophet.

April

Malaysia Water Festival: this month-long festival is held in all parts of the country and includes competitions such as canoe, kayak and jet-ski races offshore from some of Malaysia’s finest beaches. Visitors can have fun and win prizes by entering competitions such as 'catch the duck' and ‘walk the log.’ Boat parades, concerts and cultural activities fill out the schedule.

May

Wesak Day: this is the most important day on the annual Buddhist calendar, as it marks the date of the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death. Devotees gather in temples before dawn for prayers, chanting, merit making and the giving of alms. Doves and tortoises are released at temples everywhere.

August

Merdeka Eve: in nearby Kuala Lumpur the celebration of Malaysia’s independence takes on a carnival-like atmosphere: dances, performances by local entertainers and dazzling fireworks displays are all part of the festivities. The countdown to Merdeka ends with the raising of the country’s flag (Jalur Gemilang) at midnight.

September

Malaysia Fest: this two-week celebration and promotion of everything Malaysian occurs annually in September. Most shopping centres, hotels and resorts join hands in a promotion of culture, foods and traditional crafts. In Selangor, special events are held that showcase the best in local cuisine, handicrafts and other products.

Mid-Autumn Festival: is a Chinese festival also known as the Moon Cake Festival. Its origins were in the wars that plagued China in the 4th century. Today, special moon cakes are given as gifts and lantern processions are held to promote goodwill and unity.

October

Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix: the Sepang International Circuit is a Southeast Asian hub for motor sports and the site of the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix. Top manufacturers, riders and teams from around the world descend on Sepang in October for this premier event. The spectator-friendly course features excellent views of the whole circuit.

Hari Raya Aidilfitri: this day of celebration marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. The Muslim faithful begin the day at mosques, offering prayers and seeking forgiveness from family members and friends. After prayer, worshippers open their homes to well-wishers, offering them a traditional delicacy known as lemang (glutinous rice cooked and served in bamboo stems).

November

Deepavali: is a Hindu celebration of the triumph of good over the forces of evil. It’s also known as the ‘Festival of Lights.’ Hindu homes are illuminated, often by oil lamps, which are considered a symbol of Lord Krishna’s victory over the demonic force of Narakasura.

December

Hari Raya Haji: marks the end of the Haj, which is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Islam’s holiest city. Celebrated over two days in December, prayers of thanksgiving are offered by the faithful at mosques and animals are sacrificed, with the meat then distributed to poor families.

Christmas: is celebrated by Christians here in the same manner it is elsewhere in the world. On Christmas Eve, midnight services are held at churches. During the month leading up to this holiday, Christmas spirit is seen in the elaborate decorations displayed at shopping centres, hotels, restaurants and other venues.

Litar Sepang

The Sepang International Circuit is a motorsport race track in Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia. It is located near Kuala Lumpur International Airport, approximately 60 km south of the capital city Kuala Lumpur. It is the venue used for the Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix, A1 Grand Prix, Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix and other major motorsport events.

 

LITAR SEPANG HISTORY The main circuit, normally raced in a clockwise direction, is 5.543 kilometres long, and is noted for its sweeping corners and wide straights. The layout is quite unusual, with a very long back straight separated from the pit straight by just one very tight hairpin.
Other configurations of the Sepang circuit can also be used. The north circuit is also raced in a clockwise direction. It is basically the first half of the main circuit. The course turns back towards the pit straight after turn 6 and is 2.71 kilometres long in total.
The south circuit is the other half of the racecourse. The back straight of the main circuit becomes the pit straight when the south circuit is in use, and joins onto turn 8 of the main circuit to form a hairpin turn. Also run clockwise, this circuit is 2.61 km in length.
Sepang International Circuit also features kart racing and motocross facilities.

Many Racers also has recorded their own fastest time in the this Track.

Category	Driver/Rider	Team	Bike/Chassis	Fastest Lap Time	Year
A1GP	Adam Carroll	A1 Team Ireland	Ferrari A1GP	1:47.124	2008
ATCS	Michael Choi	JAS Motorsport	Honda Accord	2:22.669	2011
FIA GT		Team Clearwater Racing	Ferrari 458	2:04.108	2012
Formula One	Juan Pablo Montoya	Williams-BMW	Williams FW26	1:34.223	2004
GP2	Stefano Coletti	Rapax	Dallara GP2/11	1:44.280	2013
Group N	Lee/O’Shannessy/Hunter	Kegani Racing	Toyota Celica	2:39.350	2012
MotoGP	Dani Pedrosa	Honda	Honda RC213V	2:00.100	2013
Super GT (GT300)	Kazuya Oshima	Toy Story APR	Toyota MR-S	2:06.584	2007
Super GT (GT500)	Takashi Kogure	Takata Dome Racing Team	Honda NSX	1:54.306	2007

Traditional Food at Selangor

Mee Bandung Muar

1. In the Mee Bandung case, it is a cuisine originally consisted of only noodles and eggs besides of its soup made of the mixture of chilli, onion, spices, shrimp paste and dried shrimp. Later, theMee Bandung recipe had been improved with the addition of shrimps, meat, fish cakes and vegetables. Even though Mee Bandung is now available nationwide throughout Malaysia, the one served in its own hometown in Muar is still considered the best and the most delicious.                                                                                                                                                                                                      Bak Kut Teh                                                                                 

- Bak Kut Teh is a Chinese soup popularly served in Malaysia, Singapore, Mainland China, Taiwan and the Indonesian island of Riau (where there is a predominant Hoklo and Teochew community) and also, cities of neighbouring countries like Batam of Indonesia and Hat Yai of Thailand. The name literally translates as "meat bone tea", and, at its simplest, consists of meaty pork ribs simmered in a complex broth of herbs and spices (including star anise, cinnamon, cloves, dang gui, fennel seeds and garlic) for hours. However, additional ingredients may include offal, varieties of mushroom, choy sum, and pieces of dried tofu or fried tofu puffs. Additional Chinese herbs may include yu zhu (rhizome of Solomon's Seal) and ju zhi (buckthorn fruit), which give the soup a sweeter, slightly stronger flavor. Light and dark soy sauce are also added to the soup during cooking, with varying amounts depending on the variant. Garnishing includes chopped coriander or green onions and a sprinkling of fried shallots.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Mee Bandung Muar

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