Semenyih
Semenyih
Bandar Semenyih | |
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Town | |
Others transcription(s) | |
• Jawi | سمڽيه |
• Chinese | 士毛月 |
• Tamil | செமினி |
MST) | |
• Summer (DST) | Not observed |
Website | http://www.mpkj.gov.my |
Semenyih is a town and a mukim in Hulu Langat District in southeastern Selangor, Malaysia along the Kajang–Seremban road. It is 28 km (17 mi) southeast of downtown Kuala Lumpur and 8 km (5.0 mi) southeast of Kajang.
Etymology
The meaning of the name of the town is uncertain and it does not appear in any dictionary. It was derived from the locals and is related to its past. According to an oral story, it is based from a word in the Negeri Sembilan dialect, meaning "hidden" – the standard Malay word for "hidden" is sembunyi.
Geography
The surrounding area is hilly, the highest peak nearby is
Incinerator project
A 1.5 billion
Bandar Sunway Semenyih
Bandar Sunway Semenyih is a new township located along the Kajang-Semenyih road (federal highway 1).
The township construction has been planned in 19 phases. As of 2008 seven phases had been completed. Facilities include a clubhouse with a swimming pool and coffee house. A river runs through the township.
Education
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Semenyih
- University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Rinching
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Rinching
- Sekolah Menengah Engku Husain
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Hulu Semenyih
- Tenby Setia Ecohill
- SJK(C) Sin Ming Semenyih
- Maverick International Secondary School
Transportation
Car
Semenyih is mainly served by
.Tolled expressways serving Semenyih include the
KG35 KB6
Public transportation
Semenyih is served by the UNMC-Kajang Shuttle Bus, going from University of Nottingham's campus near Broga to KG35 KB6 Kajang MRT/railway station.
References
- Kajian Geografi Semenyih (A Study of Semenyih's Geography)
- Portal Komuniti Semenyih
- Bandar Sunway Semenyih web.archive.org