Bukit Petaling

Bukit Petaling is a location in , and the former site of the Istana Negara, or National Palace of Malaysia. Jalan Istana and Jalan Syed Putra are the two major roads servicing this area.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Royal Museum and National Museum.

Museum
Photo: Gryffindor, Public domain.
The along Jalan Istana was the former National Palace and former residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of . It stands on a 13-acre site, located on a commanding position on the slope of a hill of Bukit Petaling overlooking the , along Jalan Syed Putra.

Museum
The is a public museum in , dedicated to Malaysian art, culture, and history. Located on Jalan Damansara close to across .

Stadium
The Independence Stadium or is a stadium in , Malaysia. It is known as the site of the formal declaration of independence of the Federation of Malaya on 31 August 1957.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Brickfields and Bangsar and Brickfields.

Brickfields is known as the biggest Little India of . It is just south of the City Centre. Along the main road, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Indian shops abound, selling Indian clothing, provisions and food whilst the surrounding area is home to both budget and luxury accommodation.

Suburb
is a neighbourhood located on the western flank of central , Malaysia. It is known as Kuala Lumpur's Little India due to the high percentage of Indian residents and businesses.

Bukit Petaling

Latitude
3.13008° or 3° 7′ 48″ north
Longitude
101.69638° or 101° 41′ 47″ east
Open location code
6PM34MJW+2H
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4971348845
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
Wiki­data ID
Q4986946
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Malay—“Bukit Petaling” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: 八打灵山
  • Chinese: 八打灵高原
  • Chinese: 八打靈山
  • Chinese: 武吉八打灵
  • Chinese: 武吉八打靈
  • Dutch: Bukit Petaling
  • Malay: Bukit Petaling

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Kampung Attap and Old City Centre.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Joga Bonito Arena and Dos Santos Arena.

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