About Klang

Klang is located about 32km to the west of Kuala Lumpur. It was established in 1643 and granted its municipal status on 1st January 1977. According to Wikipedia, the population of Klang was 1,004,194  in 2008. It was the capital of Selangor between 1974 and 1977 when Kuala Lumpur became a Federal Territory and before Shah Alam was made the capital of Selangor.

Latest view of Klang Town (2008)

Klang has its own international standard port - Northport, and Westport, which is among the busiest seaports in the world.

Northport, Port Klang, Malaysia

NORTHPORT

Northport at Port Klang, operated by Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, is a multipurpose Malaysian gateway port (offering 5 km of quayline) located strategically mid-way on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia overlooking the Straits of Malacca. Northport is Malaysia's largest operator of multi-purpose port, handling 60% of the nation's trade. It is also Malaysia's pioneer port bringing along with it 103 years of rich heritage in port dynamics.

Westport, Port Klang, Malaysia

WESTPORT

Over the last decade, Westports Malaysia has grown by leaps and bounds to become one of the leading ports in the region. It promotes itself as a garden port where it attracts visitors and newlyweds to have their photographs taken in the beautifully landscaped port vicinity.

SEAFOOD & "IKAN BAKAR"

Klang is well-known for its sea food. When you came to Klang, don't miss to have dinner at "Muara ikan bakar" at Tanjung Harapan, Port Klang.

View at Tanjung Harapan, Port Klang

This seafood heaven is located at Tanjung Harapan, formerly known as the Esplanade. It is close to North Port and about 15 minutes’ drive from Shah Alam. You will find a number of popular restaurants specialising in the ocean’s harvest here.