Puchong
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 metropolitan area.
History
The first settlers of the area were the Orang Asli community in a village known as Kampung Pulas. In the 1900s, heron were aplenty in the area and were a staple for the Orang Asli. It is widely believed that the name "Puchong" is derived and adopted from this green heron by the early settlers.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.
During the communist insurgency in 1948, all residents were resettled to an area which is known as Kampung Baru Batu 14.
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. 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 066 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;- 5th to 7th mile stretch is under Kuala Lumpur City Hall jurisdiction
- Taman Tenaga, Kinrara, 8th to 16th mile, Taman Puchong Utama, Taman Saujana Puchong, Puchong Prima, Bukit Puchong 1, Bandar Puteri and Puchong Permai is under the Subang Jaya City Council in Petaling District and
- Bukit Puchong 2, 16 Sierra, Pulau Meranti, Bandar Nusaputra, Taman Putra Perdana, Taman Putra Prima, Taman Meranti Jaya and Taman Mas, is under Sepang Municipal Council in Sepang District.
- The remaining areas near Bandar Saujana Putra such as Taman Dagang Mas, Koi Prima and Putra Industrial Park, is under Kuala Langat Municipal Council in Kuala Langat District.
Demographics
According to the 2020 census, the area of Puchong had a population of 375,181.The following is based on the Department of Statistics Malaysia 2020 census.
Politics
Representing in the Federal Parliament| Parliament | Seat name | Member of Parliament | Party |
| P102 | Bangi | Syahredzan Johan | Pakatan Harapan |
| P103 | Puchong | Yeo Bee Yin | Pakatan Harapan |
| P112 | Kuala Langat | Ahmad Yunus Hairi | Perikatan Nasional |
| P113 | Sepang | Aiman Athirah Sabu | Pakatan Harapan |
| P122 | Seputeh | Teresa Kok | Pakatan Harapan |
Representing in the State Legislative Assembly in Selangor
| Parliament | State | Seat name | State Assemblyman | Party |
| P102 | N26 | Sungai Ramal | Mohd Shafie Ngah | Perikatan Nasional |
| P102 | N28 | Seri Kembangan | Wong Siew Ki | Pakatan Harapan |
| P103 | N29 | Sri Serdang | Abbas Salimi Azmi | Pakatan Harapan |
| P103 | N30 | Kinrara | Ng Sze Han | Pakatan Harapan |
| P112 | N51 | Sijangkang | Ahmad Yunus Hairi | Perikatan Nasional |
| P113 | N55 | Dengkil | Jamil Salleh | Perikatan Nasional |
Postcodes
Economy
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 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. 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.
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
- SJK Han Ming
- SJK Yak Chee
- SJK Sin Ming
- SJK Shin Cheng
- SJK Kheng Chee
Tamil Primary Schools
- SJK Puchong
- SJK Castlefield
- SJK Kinrara
International and Private Schools
- Rafflesia International School
- Sekolah Rendah Rafflesia
- Taylor's International School
- British Circle Academy
- Axcel Campus
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- RightBridge Academy
- MAHSA International School
Secondary schools
- Rafflesia International School
- Taylor's International School
- SMK Puchong Utama
- SMK Puchong Batu 14
- SMK Puchong Perdana
- SMK Puchong Permai
- Sekolah Menengah Islam Puchong
- SMK Pusat Bandar Puchong 1
- SMK Bandar Puchong Jaya A
- SMK Bandar Puchong Jaya B
- SMK Seksyen 1 Bandar Kinrara
- SMK Seksyen 3 Bandar Kinrara
- SMK Batu 8
- SMK Putra Perdana
Higher education
- RIMA International College
- Binary University College
- Putra Intelek International College
- MAHSA University
Transport
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:
- North–South Expressway Central Link highway, which connects between Shah Alam, Putra Heights, Bandar Saujana Putra, Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Nilai, accessible through Jalan Kampung Lombong in Taman Mas/Taman Putra Prima or Jalan Puchong–Dengkil in Bandar Nusaputra/Putra Perdana.
- Putrajaya Link, which connects between Putrajaya and Cyberjaya, accessible through Jalan Puchong–Dengkil in Bandar Nusaputra/Putra Perdana.
- South Klang Valley Expressway connects Puchong to Pulau Indah, Banting and Kajang, accessible through Damansara–Puchong Expressway or Jalan Kampung Lombong in Taman Mas/Taman Putra Prima.
Roads
- Bukit Jalil Highway Federal Route 217, connects from Bandar Kinrara to Bukit Jalil and Malaysia Technology Park.
- Jalan Puchong–Petaling Jaya connects from Petaling Jaya or Old Klang Road areas to Bandar Kinrara in Puchong.
- Jalan Puchong–Dengkil connects from Bandar Puteri Puchong to Cyberjaya and Putrajaya Link, including Puchong suburbs of Taman Putra Perdana, Pulau Meranti, Bandar Bukit Puchong, Taman Meranti Jaya and Puchong Utama.
- Shah Alam–Puchong Highway connects from Puchong Barat to Shah Alam, Alam Megah, Putra Heights and USJ/Subang Jaya.
- Lingkaran Putra Prima connects from Taman Meranti Jaya to several Puchong suburbs such as Puchong Utama, Taman Puchong Tekali, Taman Tasik Prima, Kampung Seri Aman, Taman Mas Sepang, Taman Putra Prima, Putra Industrial Park, Koi Prima and Bandar Saujana Putra. This road can be used as a transit route towards ELITE or SKVE expressways through Jalan Kampung Lombong.
Bus
Bus services are provided by RapidKL and Causeway Link 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.