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Shah Alam
City in Selangor, Malaysia
Overview
Shah Alam is the state capital of Selangor, known for its well-planned layout, beautiful mosques, and lively student life. The city blends business districts, leafy suburbs, and rich cultural spots, making it a balanced Malaysian urban experience. Its strategic location offers travelers easy access to Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Selangor
Population
740,750
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
3.09°, 101.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$790
Local Cost
$355
Local Income
$750
Cashless
75
English
65
Temperature
27.8°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
27.3°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
22.4°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
2628 mm
Internet Speed
214 Mbps
Upload
130 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
39
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
0
Parks
23
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SZB
Distance
6 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped222 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 153 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 222 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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