Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
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Ampang, or Ampang Hilir, is a ward and city district, in the eastern part of Kuala Lumpur (KL) in the Titiwangsa constituency. Its area in Kuala Lumpur can be identified as being along the Ampang Road and Ampang Hilir.
History
Ampang's history is closely related to the
Kuala Lumpur of which Ampang Hilir is part of was made capital of Selangor in 1880, and the capital of Malaysia in 1963.
In 1974, following the declaration of Kuala Lumpur as a Federal Territory, the once-larger Ampang district was divided, with the western part going to the Federal Territory, and the eastern part remaining in Selangor, later to become Ampang Jaya. The district of Cheras was also similarly partitioned in 1974.
Architecture
There are many pre-war buildings along Ampang Road. The Eng Choon Assembly Hall on Ampang Road for example was built in 1930. Its inner structure was rebuilt to support a taller building within.
Founded in March 1896, the
Many pre-war and
Geography
At 3°9′38″N 101°44′9″E / 3.16056°N 101.73583°E, Ampang Hilir is situated to the east of the Kuala Lumpur city centre, bordering KLCC (Petronas Towers) and Bukit Bintang to the west, Dato' Keramat to the north, Ampang Jaya and Pandan Jaya (Selangor) to the east, and Maluri to the south.
Ampang has several large lakes due to its tin mining history.
Transportation
Car
Public transportation
Embassies
Many
Art and culture
The National Art Gallery is in the direction of Kuala Lumpur's downtown area. It displays creative and contemporary art pieces and sculptures. Located just next to the National Art Gallery is the Istana Budaya, Malaysia's cultural centre where performances and theatres are held.
Other attractions
Ampang Hilir is notable for being home to the
See also
- Ampang, Selangor, Selangor's segment of greater Ampang.
Sister cities
References
- ^ Ho Kay Tat (27 October 1986), "Not enough visitors to the Gedung", New Straits Times Malaysia, p. 5
- ^ J.M. Gullick (1955). "Kuala Lumpur 1880–1895" (PDF). Journal of the Malayan Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society. 24 (4): 10–11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 May 2015.
- ISBN 978-9679080285.
- ^ John Kam (31 July 1980), "What a magnificent heritage", New Straits Times Malaysia, p. 16
- ^ Lam Seng Fatt (7 July 1985), "Art's big brother", Sundate, New Sunday Times Malaysia, p. 1
- ^ "MaTiC History". Malaysia Tourism Centre. Archived from the original on 21 March 2003. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
- ^ Ooi Kok Chuen (11 December 1994), "Documenting the works of artists", New Sunday Times Malaysia, pp. 14–15
- ^ D. Devika Bai (4 September 1995), "Where the Old World still beckons", New Straits Times, p. 1
- ^ "Historic turf club reduced to rubble", New Straits Times Malaysia, pp. City Extra, 1 March 1993
- ^ Annie Frieda Cruez (26 August 1992), "Celebrating with a tinge of sadness", New Straits Times Malaysia, p. 6
- ^ "Historical bungalow reduced to rubble", New Straits Times Malaysia, p. 2, 24 May 1991