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Selangor

Selangor /səˈlæŋə/ also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Ehsan, or "Abode of Sincerity" is one of the 13 states of Malaysia. It is on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered by Perak to the north, Pahang to the east, Negeri Sembilan to the south and the Strait of Malacca to the west. It surrounds the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, both of which were once under Selangor's territorial sovereignty.

The state capital is Shah Alam, however the first city in Selangor, and the royal capital is Klang. Another major urban centre is Petaling Jaya which was awarded city status on 20 June 2006. Selangor is one of only two Malaysian states with more than one city; the other is Sarawak. Selangor has the largest city in Malaysia and it is growing rapidly due to modernisation in the Klang Valley.

The state of Selangor has the largest economy in Malaysia in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) with RM 128.815 billion (roughly USD 42 billion) in 2010 making up 23% of the total GDP of Malaysia. This state is also the most developed in Malaysia with good infrastructure such as highways and transport. The state also has the largest population in Malaysia, with a high standard of living and the state's poverty rate is the lowest in the country.

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Stars of South-East Asia and region to converge at the Selangor darts championships as association ...

The Star 29 Apr 2025
Get set for real top darting action as all the best South-East Asian darters have confirmed participation for the Selangor Open Darts Championships 2025. Read full story ... .
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Yayasan Selangor Offers Scholarships Worth Over RM2 Mln To 423 Students

Malaysian National News Agency 29 Apr 2025
Yayasan Selangor Offers Scholarships Worth Over RM2 Mln To 423 Students ... Yayasan Selangor fb. SHAH ALAM, April 29 (Bernama) -- Yayasan Selangor is strengthening its commitment towards enhancing the ...
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Selangor Gears Up for World Expo 2025 Osaka with Promotional Video Launch

Malaysian National News Agency 29 Apr 2025
Selangor Gears Up for World Expo 2025 Osaka with Promotional Video Launch ... SHAH ALAM, April 29 (Bernama) -- Selangor is set to take center stage at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, with its highly ...
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Sultan of Selangor conveys 91st anniversary greetings to navy

The Star 27 Apr 2025
SHAH ALAM. The Sultan of Selangor,�Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah on Sunday (April 27) conveyed his greetings on the 91st anniversary of the navy to all members of the 'Navy People'. Read full story ... .
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Selangor studying guidelines to mandate defibrillators in public areas

The Star 27 Apr 2025
SHAH ALAM. The Selangor government is studying guidelines and in discussions with related parties to make it mandatory to place automated external defibrillators (AED) in public areas. Read full story ... .
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Putra Heights inferno: 70 victims receive three months' rental assistance from Selangor govt

The Star 27 Apr 2025
SEPANG. The Selangor government has disbursed three months' worth of rental assistance to 70 victims affected by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya. Read full story ... .
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Selangor MMEA detains boat overloaded with almost 80 passengers

The Star 27 Apr 2025
SHAH ALAM. The Selangor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained a boat for carrying excess passengers 0.15 nautical miles southeast of Sungai Lima, Pulau Ketam, at 6.15pm on Saturday (April 26). Read full story ... .
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Thunderstorm warning issued for Selangor and KL

The Star 26 Apr 2025
KUALA LUMPUR. Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected in Selangor, specifically Petaling, as well as Kuala Lumpur, with a warning in effect until 11am on Saturday (April 26). Read full story ... .
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Selangor authorities to meet on possible vape ban

The Star 25 Apr 2025
An integrated meeting involving the Selangor public ...
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Razeeq stands tall for Selangor as he seeks to defend U-18 title

The Star 24 Apr 2025
IPOH. Shuttler Razeeq Danial Roslie has his height to thank for his rise to become one of the most promising young men's singles players in the country. Read full story ... .
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Flash floods strike parts of Selangor

The Star 24 Apr 2025
SHAH ALAM. Several areas in the Klang Valley were affected by flash floods and landslides following heavy rainfall since early yesterday, causing massive traffic jams on several highways and roads. Read full story ... .
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MMEA detains fishing vessel and tanker during routine operation in Selangor waters

The Star 23 Apr 2025
PORT KLANG. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a local fishing vessel and a tanker during a routine operation on Tuesday (April 22). Read full story ... .
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Putra Heights inferno: Bad weather still disrupting investigations, says Selangor cop

The Star 23 Apr 2025
SHAH ALAM. Bad weather conditions have affected investigations into the gas pipe explosion area along Jalan Putra Harmoni, says Selangor police. Read full story ... .
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Firearms, airsoft guns seized from elderly man's Selangor house

The Star 23 Apr 2025
SHAH ALAM. A small collection of firearms and airsoft guns was found after a raid at a house in Serendah. Read full story ... .
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