Did you know that Rawang was one of the earliest satellite towns of Kuala Lumpur? Rawang was also the first location to be electrified in Malaysia in 1894 to support the mining industry.
Did you know that Rawang was one of the earliest satellite towns of Kuala Lumpur during the heyday of tin-mining? Rawang was also the first location to be electrified in Malaysia when the first electric generator was installed in 1894 to support the mining industry.
Historically, Rawang was perhaps not top-of-mind when it came to residential living. All that, however, is fast changing as we observe these trends.
More and more newly minted commercial hubs and residential locales are popping up in Rawang. A new central market opened its doors in 2006 in Bandar Baru Rawang to meet increasing demand from a growing population. You can also satisfy your retail therapy cravings at Tesco, Parkson, AEON, Mydin and Giant.
In terms of transportation, the KTM Komuter intercity train remains a favourite mode of commute. There's also a bigger bus station in the town centre.
The demand for better amenities has also seen the setting up of international schools and the KPJ Rawang Specialist Hospital to cater to a more sophisticated demographic.
Of course, rapid development comes with better connectivity. And speaking about connectivity…
Rawang Bypass, Federal Route 37 also known as Rawang–Serendah Highway, is a federally-funded divided highway bypass in Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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