Your New Home Should be in One of These Emerging Klang Valley Townships

Being an adult means making long term decisions in regards to your career, property ownership, and your stance on the big debate: Musang King or D2.

As 2 of the 3 biggest age groups in Malaysia are 20 – 29 years old, these groups are moving away from their families to start their own, and effectively, house hunting.

Majority of the population are focused in Selangor at over 5 million, so we thought we’d help shortlist emerging townships with various conveniences and facilities – transportation, education, medical, etc. – which are not as dense (or as expensive) as long established areas within the Klang Valley.

Already a burgeoning suburb, Cheras is poised to be a popular residential and commercial area within the next few years. With the new Sungai Buloh-Kajang MRT line featuring a few Cheras stops like Taman Connaught, Maluri, and Taman Mutiara; access from Cheras to major areas in Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur has significantly increased.

Situated near Ampang and KL city centre, it is the perfect suburb for those who work in the city yet want to live away from the hustle and bustle.

Known for: the largest Ikea in Malaysia, Taman Connaught pasar malam (largest night market in the Klang Valley, UCSI University, and the upcoming major lifestyle shopping centre, MyTOWN.

New residential projects:

• Eko Cheras serviced apartment
• Impiana Hills condominium and 2- and 3-story terrace houses
• WESTIARA Bungalow 

Ara Damansara is a good choice for both investors and residents as it’s a developing area adjacent to more densely populated townships like Kota Damansara, TTDI, Bandar Utama, and Sunway.

With plenty of access into and out of the area via Federal Highway, NKVE, and Subang Airport Highway, Ara Damansara’s strategic location to commercial areas is undeniable. As for public transportation, residents get to enjoy travel by LRT via the Ara Damansara station. In and of itself, the area is self-sufficient with eateries, entertainment centres, medical centres, and schools.

Known for: Citta Mall, MBO Cinema, and Oasis Square.

New residential projects:

• The Potpourri serviced apartment
• H2O apartment and Soho

Strategically located near Federal Highway and the Kerinchi Link of Sprint Expressway, Bangsar South is easily accessible from major areas in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya.

This developing area holds much promise with its multiplying office buildings, lifestyle malls, Sohos, and an upcoming 6-acre park and a clubhouse valued at 100 million Ringgit.

Known for: Midvalley Megamall (nearby), Life Care medical centre, and office buildings.

New residential projects:

• Novum serviced apartment

With the introduction of the Sungai Buloh-Kajang MRT line and the upcoming Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya line, Sungai Buloh is set to be a booming township. Although currently replete with mostly high-end gated residential areas, it will soon welcome more affordable units.

Its convenient location near the development belt of Damansara and Selangor vision valley promises its status as a 22^nd century satellite city in the near future. Easy access to and from the area via NKVE, LDP, MRR2, and Duke highways has afforded the area 2 international schools, public high schools, and 3 higher education facilities. Sungai Buloh looks to be the first green township in the country, with safe pathways for both pedestrians and cyclists that will keep carbon emissions low.

Known for: IGB International school, ELC International school, Segi College, Help University College, and Tropicana Medical Centre.

New residential projects:

• D’sara Sentral serviced apartment
• IXORA Residences terrace/link house

Surrounded by major townships like Bandar Utama, Damansara Perdana, Sunway, and Desa Park City, Bandar Sri Damansara is looking at major growth and development. Unlike its popular neighbours though, Bandar Sri Damansara’s residential properties still boast affordable price tags despite its accessible location via Damansara-Puchong expressway, NKVE, Penchala Link of Sprint expressway, LDP, and PLUS North-South highway.

Known for: 1 Utama, the Curve, Ikea (all nearby), Ativo Plaza, and Twintech International University College.

New residential projects:

• Damansara Foresta condominium
• Azelia Residence serviced apartment