Puchong

For the federal constituency represented in the Dewan Rakyat, see Puchong (federal constituency).
Puchong
Other transcription(s)
 • Jawiڤوچوڠ
 • Chinese蒲种 (Simplified)
蒲種 (Traditional)
 • Tamilபூச்சோங்
Puchong is located in Malaysia
Puchong
Puchong
Location in Malaysia
Coordinates: 3°02′08″N 101°37′02″E / 3.03556°N 101.61722°E / 3.03556; 101.61722
CountryMalaysia
StateSelangor
EstablishmentEarly 1900s
Area
 • Total
51.71 km2 (19.97 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
375,181
 • Density4,810/km2 (1,857/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)Not applicable
Postcode
47100 (Main)
43300 (Seri Kembangan)
58200 (Kuala Lumpur)
Area code(s)Mostly +603-80 and +603-58, rarely +60-3-77, +60-3-79, +603-83 and +603-89

Puchong is a major town and a parliamentary constituency in the Petaling District, in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Bordering Kuala Lumpur, it is part of the Greater Kuala Lumpur area. It is bordered by Petaling Jaya in the north, Subang Jaya in the west, Cyberjaya and Putrajaya in the south, and Seri Kembangan in the east.

Once a small settlement consisting of the tin mining and rubber tapping communities, Puchong has evolved into one of Klang Valley's most vibrant and bustling townships. While parts of Puchong have developed with residents who commute and work in both urban and suburban areas, many pockets have yet to fully mature, allowing a greater sprawl of urban dwellers to seek inhabitancy. This demand in living space is largely driven by the commute distance to Kuala Lumpur City Centre and sharp increase in property prices across other parts of the Kuala Lumpur (KL) metropolitan area.[1]

History

The first settlers of the area were the Orang Asli community in a village known as Kampung Pulas. In the 1900s, heron (Malay: burung pucung) were aplenty in the area and were a staple for the Orang Asli.[2] It is widely believed that the name "Puchong" is derived and adopted from this green heron by the early settlers.[3]

However, it is believed that the area was explored by immigrants from Sumatra and Java. They initially worked as fish mongers, rubber tappers and miners. Due to the booming tin mining industry, immigrants from China and India were subsequently brought in.[2]

During the communist insurgency in 1948, all residents were resettled to an area which is known as Kampung Baru Batu 14.[2]

During the 1980s, Puchong consisted of a single two-lane road running through estates and villages. Puchong development began circa 1985, when the mining licenses expired and infrastructure began to be built.[4] The rapid development of nearby Putrajaya, the new federal administrative capital, and Cyberjaya further accelerated Puchong's growth. The relative close proximity to urban centres of the KL metro area such as KLCC, Bandar Sunway, Bukit Jalil, Old Klang Road and Sungai Besi attracted additional residents.

On 19 February 1989, Flying Tiger Line Flight 66 crashed in Puchong. All 4 people aboard perished.

Since then, urbanisation occurred rapidly with many industrial parks, commercial centres and residential areas mushrooming along Jalan Puchong. Residential areas include Taman Kinrara, Bandar Bukit Puchong 2 and Bandar Kinrara.

Governance

Puchong is under the jurisdiction of four local authorities;

The Puchong town centre (Malay: Pusat Bandar Puchong) is mostly located within MBSJ's (Subang Jaya) jurisdictional area in the Petaling District.

Demographics

According to the 2020 census, the area of Puchong had a population of 375,181.[7]

The following is based on the Department of Statistics Malaysia 2020 census.[8]

Ethnic groups in Puchong, 2020
Ethnicity Population Percentage
Bumiputera 185,339 45.4%
Chinese 153,824 41.0%
Indian 32,641 8.7%
Others 3,377 0.9%
Non-Malaysian 15,007 4.0%

Politics

Representing in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)

Parliament Seat name Member of Parliament Party
P102 Bangi Syahredzan Johan Pakatan Harapan (PH-DAP)
P103 Puchong Yeo Bee Yin Pakatan Harapan (PH-DAP)
P112 Kuala Langat Ahmad Yunus Hairi Perikatan Nasional(PN-PAS)
P113 Sepang Aiman Athirah Sabu Pakatan Harapan (PH-AMANAH)
P122 Seputeh Teresa Kok Pakatan Harapan (PH-DAP)

Representing in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri) in Selangor

Parliament State Seat name State Assemblyman Party
P102 N26 Sungai Ramal Mohd Shafie Ngah Perikatan Nasional (PN-PAS)
P102 N28 Seri Kembangan Wong Siew Ki Pakatan Harapan (PH-DAP)
P103 N29 Sri Serdang Abbas Salimi Azmi Pakatan Harapan (PH-Amanah)
P103 N30 Kinrara Ng Sze Han Pakatan Harapan (PH-DAP)
P112 N51 Sijangkang Ahmad Yunus Hairi Perikatan Nasional (PN-PAS)
P113 N55 Dengkil Jamil Salleh Perikatan Nasional (PN-BERSATU)

Postcodes

Postcode Areas covered Local authority
43300 Lestari Puchong, Lestari Perdana, Putra Permai Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ)
47100 Bandar Puteri Puchong, Taman Industri Pusat Bandar Puchong, 12 to 14th mile, Jalan Puchong, Taman PKNS, Taman Puchong Hartamas, Taman Puchong Impian, Kampung Pasir Baru, Kampung Bunga Melur, Kampung Pasir Cina, Kampung Baru Puchong, Koi Tropika, Taman Puchong Utama, Bandar Puchong Jaya, Casa Tropika Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ)
47110 Taman Saujana Puchong, Taman Mutiara Indah, Laman Granview Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ)
47110 Sierra 2, Sierra 3, Sierra 5, Sierra 7, Sierra 8, Sierra 9, Sierra 10, Sierra 11, Sierra 12, Sierra 15, Sierra 17, Bandar 16 Sierra, Bandar Puchong South Sepang Municipal Council (MPSepang)
47120 Bandar Bukit Puchong 2, D'Island, Pulau Meranti, Taman Desa Air Hitam, Taman Perindustrian Meranti Jaya, Taman Meranti Jaya, Taman Putra Impiana, Taman Tasik Puchong, Taman Meranti Indah, Taman Perindustrian Tasik Perdana, Duta Perdana, Taman Meranti Permai, Taman KiPark Puchong, Desaria Apartment, Bandar D'Alpinia, Taman Abadi Heights, Aman Putra, Batu 18 Sungai Rasau Sepang Municipal Council (MPSepang)
47130 Taman Mas Sepang, Taman Putra Perdana, Taman Amanputra, Bandar Nusaputra, Taman Putra Prima Sepang Municipal Council (MPSepang)
47130 Koi Prima, Taman Dagang Mas, Taman Mas Langat, Putra Industrial Park Kuala Langat Municipal Council (MPKL)
47140 Taman Puchong Utama, Bandar Puchong Utama, Bandar Bukit Puchong 1 Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ)
47150 Taman Tasik Prima, Taman Puchong Perdana, Kampung Seri Aman, Taman Puchong Tekali, Taman Puchong Prima, Taman Puchong Indah, Bandar Metro Puchong, Bistari Residensi, Desa Millennia Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ)
47160 Pusat Bandar Puchong, Taman Wawasan, Taman Wawasan 2 Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ)
47170 Bandar Puchong Jaya, IOI Mall, Taman Tenaga, Aman Sari, Bukit Tandang, Casa Square Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ)
47180 Taman Kinrara (Section 1 to 2), Bandar Kinrara (BK 1 to 9), Duta Kinrara Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ)
47190 Taman Kinrara (Section 3 to 5), Taman Bukit Kuchai, Kampung Desa Kuchai Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ)
58200 6th to 7th mile, Jalan Puchong, Kinrara Mas, Alam Sutera, Kg Muhibbah Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL)

Economy

Lotus's Puchong
HeroMarket Bandar Puteri Puchong

The 1980s and 1990s saw massive development in the entire township.

Residents have the option to shop in one of many commercial hotspots, such as Lotus's Pusat Bandar Puchong, Lotus's Bukit Puchong, IOI Mall, Giant, AEON, Milemia Square Mall, Heromarket Batu 14, Heromarket Meranti Jaya, Komplexs Puchong Parade and Puchong Plaza shopping malls.

The Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP) is not only the arterial of Puchong but also the main avenue where most major commerce centres are located. IOI Mall, the first major shopping mall in Puchong, opened its doors in 1996 along LDP. IOI Boulevard is a business centre with retail and office units. A similar project by S P Setia called SetiaWalk Puchong is situated centrally on a stretch of the expressway.

Recreation

Rakan Muda Sports Complex is a sport centre that serves residents of Puchong with a plethora of sports including futsal and badminton.[9] The Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve is one of the only remaining green lungs in Puchong. A popular trekking spot for active residents to enjoy nature. There are many mining ponds around Puchong where locals engage in water sports and fishing.

There is also the Taman Wawasan Recreational Park for residents around this area. It is complete with a jogging track, basketball courts and children's playground. This is a popular location during the weekends where residents can be seen organizing activities throughout the day.

Healthcare

Private hospitals Columbia Asia Hospital and KPMC Puchong Medical Centre are both located at Bandar Puteri Puchong.

A public government clinic is located at Puchong Batu 14.[10]

Education

Primary schools

  • SK Puchong
  • SK Puchong Perdana
  • SK Bukit Kuchai
  • SK Puchong Utama
  • SK Puchong Utama 2
  • SK Seksyen 1 Bandar Kinrara
  • SK Seksyen 2 Bandar Kinrara
  • SK Puchong Indah
  • SK Pusat Bandar Puchong 1
  • SK Pusat Bandar Puchong 2
  • SK Pulau Meranti
  • SK Taman Putra Perdana 1
  • SK Taman Putra Perdana 2
  • SK Saujana Puchong
  • SK Puchong Jaya

Chinese Primary Schools

Tamil Primary Schools

  • SJK(T) Puchong
  • SJK(T) Castlefield
  • SJK(T) Kinrara

International and Private Schools

Secondary schools

Higher education

  • RIMA International College (specialize in LCCI courses, Business programmes from Heriot-Watt, Bioscience, Hotel Management programme from CTH (endorsed by Gordon Ramsay))
  • Binary University College (specializes in management and entrepreneurship courses)
  • Putra Intelek International College (located in Bandar Puteri 5, Puchong, they are specialized in Risk Management, Information Technology, Business Management, Accounting and Finance and Forensic Accounting)
  • MAHSA University (located in Bandar Saujana Putra, Kuala Langat, on the other side of Puchong)

Transport

LDP Highway Puchong Jaya stretch
TrekRides ride-sharing service in Bandar Puchong Jaya

Expressways/Highways

The main thoroughfare is the Damansara–Puchong Expressway which links Puchong to Kepong. Another route, the Shah Alam Expressway connects Puchong to Port Klang, Shah Alam, Subang Jaya and Sri Petaling.

Other highways include:

Roads

Bus

Bus services connect Puchong to Kuala Lumpur, Subang Jaya, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Putrajaya and Cyberjaya.

Bus services are provided by RapidKL and Causeway Link (based in Johor Bahru) which have routes along Jalan Puchong, Jalan Klang Lama and Damansara–Puchong Expressway to various destinations around Klang Valley. Taman Kinrara, one of the nearest housing estates to the city, is only about 30 metres from the border between Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.

Bus routes

Light Rapid Transit(LRT)

Under the LRT Extension Project (LEP), the 4 Sri Petaling Line is now extended into Puchong constituency with the addition of nine new stations, namely:

Putra Heights station is the second interchange of the Sri Petaling Line with the 5 Kelana Jaya Line; the other being  SP7  AG7  KJ13  Masjid Jamek station. This allows residents in Puchong and Subang Jaya to travel to Kuala Lumpur city centre, Petaling Jaya, Ampang, Wangsa Maju and even Gombak while avoiding traffic congestion.

Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)

The  PY38  16 Sierra station of Klang Valley MRT Putrajaya Line will be located between the 16 Sierra and Pulau Meranti suburbs of Puchong. The 16 Sierra MRT station starts operation in 16 March 2023.

Demand Responsive Transit (DRT)

Officially launched on 20 November 2023 after 3 months of trial sessions, Trek Rides is an on-demand van-hailing service that provides affordable and convenient transportation for residents of Bandar Puteri, Puchong Jaya and Bandar Kinrara, currently every way fare is RM2. The service operates from 7 am to 9 pm and can be booked through the Trek Rides mobile application via the multiple payment option.[12]

References

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  8. ^ "Population Distribution by Local Authority Areas and Mukims, 2010" (PDF). Department of Statistics Malaysia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 February 2012.
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  10. ^ "Klinik Kesihatan Puchong - Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Selangor". jknsel.moh.gov.my. Archived from the original on 2020-07-05.
  11. ^ "Puchong - CAMPUS | Taylor's International School".
  12. ^ "雪政府津贴电召客货车 Trek Rides每趟RM2 - 地方 - 雪隆头条". 星洲网 Sin Chew Daily Malaysia Latest News and Headlines (in Chinese (China)). 2023-11-25. Retrieved 2023-11-26.