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Getting to Selangor, Malaysia

The national carrier Malaysia Airlines has a global network that spans six continents and a national network that covers more than 36 local destinations. The budget airline AirAsia covers selected destinations in the region and around the country. The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is located in Sepang, Selangor. Travelling domestically to Selangor is convenient as it is easily accessible from all major cities and all parts of the country by air, road and rail.

By Sea

The nation's largest port is in Port Klang, Selangor, with the ultra-modern Westport complementing the sophisticated berthing facilities in the area. Nearby is the Star Cruises terminal, which was built exclusively for the convenience of tourists arriving on cruise ships. Smaller single-facility jetties serve visitors from Dumai, Indonesia and the outlying local islands, while private marinas welcome foreign guests who wish to berth their yachts in comfort and convenience.

By Rail

Visitors entering the country from Thailand and Singapore can make use of the KTM Malaysian Railway System. The KTM Komuter services many outlying districts and nearby towns such as Kajang, Port Klang, Shah Alam, Subang Jaya and Rawang. It is also linked to other rail transit services at the KL Sentral Station, a modern transportation hub in the city centre. Selangor is accessible from Kuala Lumpur by the STAR and Putra Light Rail Transit (LRT) services.

By Road

An excellent network of roads provides easy access to any destination within the state. Selangor is also linked to Singapore, Thailand and the rest of the peninsula by a system of tolled highways equipped with amenities such as rest areas, restaurants, souvenir shops and suraus (prayer rooms for Muslim).

Getting Around

Travelling around Selangor is affordable and convenient. There are many ways one can choose to move around while enjoying the interesting sights in the state. Public buses, taxis and rail services such as the LRT and KTM Komuter offer hassle-free accessibility to well-known landmarks in Selangor. Alternatively, hire a car for a self-drive adventure around town.


 








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Last Updated : 31-May-2009