TOWNSHIPS OF SUNGAI BESI

Sungai Besi is a suburb located in the southern part of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The name Sungai Besi means “Iron River” in Malay, and it was named after the Sungai Besi River that flows through the area.

Sungai Besi is also known for the Sungai Besi Airport (Simpang Airport) which was once the main airport for Kuala Lumpur until 1965, where it got relocated to Subang International Airport. The airport then housed the RMAF Museum and the Sungai Besi Air Base. It was used by the Royal Malaysian Air Force as well as the Police, Fire and Rescue services for aviation purposes until it ceased operations in early 2018 to make way for the construction of MRT stations and Bandar Malaysia development project.

Historically, Sungai Besi was a mining town that was known for its rich tin deposits, and it was one of the largest tin-mining areas in the world in the early 20th century. However, the tin mining industry declined in the mid-20th century, and the area was subsequently transformed into a residential and commercial hub.

Today, Sungai Besi is a bustling suburb that is home to a diverse community of people from various ethnic backgrounds. It is known for its vibrant food scene, with a wide variety of local and international cuisine available at the many restaurants and food stalls in the area. There are also several shopping centers, markets, and recreational facilities, such as parks and sports complexes, making Sungai Besi a popular destination for both residents and visitors alike.

Sungai Besi is easily accessible by various modes of transportation.

By car, Sungai Besi can be accessed via major highways such as the North-South Expressway, the Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Expressway, and the East-West Link Expressway. There are also several main roads that run through the area, including the Sungai Besi Highway and Jalan Sungai Besi.

For those using public transportation, Sungai Besi is served by several LRT (Light Rail Transit) stations, including the Sungai Besi LRT Station and the Bandar Tasik Selatan LRT Station. These stations provide easy access to other parts of Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley. Sungai Besi is also served by several bus routes, including RapidKL buses, which connect the area to other parts of the city.

Additionally, Sungai Besi is located near several transportation hubs, such as the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and the Kuala Lumpur Sentral transportation hub, which provides further connectivity to other parts of Malaysia and beyond.