Selangor is centrally located on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is one of the most prosperous and developed states in the country. Most tourists to Malaysia will arrive in Selangor at the new KL International Airport (KLIA) at Sepang designed as an "airport within a forest". Kuala Lumpur was the capital of Selangor until it was made the federal Capital in 1974.
The state's appeal lies in its wide range of attractions: natural, man-made, historical and cultural. Most of these attractions are within close proximity to KL and can be covered within a few days. Shah Alam, A well-planned city and the capital of Selangor, is home to the country's first agro-forestry park at Bukit Cahaya. The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque in the heart of Shah Alam is an architectural masterpiece.
The Kuala Selangor Nature at Kampung Kuantan one can watch the spectacular 'light' show thousands of fireflies in a mangrove swamp at dusk. Closer to KL, Selangor's premier theme park, the Sunway Lagoon, offers world-class recreational facilities for hours of family fun and excitement. The impressive Mines Resort City, once the location of the largest open-cast tins mine is another major attraction providing a comprehensive range of facilities for recreation, entertainment, shopping and business.
The Batu Caves, a well-known Hindu Shrine located in a huge lime stone outcrop outside KL, attracts a daily stream of visitors as well as thousands of devotes during the annual Thaipusam festival. The Forest Research Institute of Malaysia in Kepong provides the uninitiated an educational experience and a breathtaking view of a typical Malaysian forest from its canopy walkway amid the tree tops.

Getting There
Air: Kuala Lumpur International Airport at Sepang
Rail: The KL Sentral Station. KTM Commuter Trains
Road: The best developed network of highways and road systems in the country is found here
Ports: Port Klang, Westport. Facilities excellent for cruise ships.

Capital: Shah Alam
Shah Alam is located about 25km southwest of Kuala Lumpur. It is recognized as the state's prime industrial growth center.
Proton, Malaysia's national car company has its home in Shah Alam as do hundreds of local and foreign heavy industries.