Fun facts about Petaling Jaya
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Petaling Jaya was developed on a 1,200-acre rubber estate called the Effingham Estate.
Petaling Jaya
Malaysia
Petaling Jaya, colloquially referred to as "PJ", is a city in Petaling District, in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Originally developed as a satellite township for Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, it is part of the Greater Kuala Lumpur area. Petaling Jaya was granted city status on 20 June 2006.
From the “History” section
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Petaling Jaya is one of the wettest cities in Malaysia, receiving over 3,300 mm of rainfall annually.
Petaling Jaya
Malaysia
Petaling Jaya, colloquially referred to as "PJ", is a city in Petaling District, in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Originally developed as a satellite township for Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, it is part of the Greater Kuala Lumpur area. Petaling Jaya was granted city status on 20 June 2006.
From the “Climate” section
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The local administration of Petaling Jaya is carried out by the Petaling Jaya City Council, which was formerly known as Petaling Jaya Authority.
Petaling Jaya
Malaysia
Petaling Jaya, colloquially referred to as "PJ", is a city in Petaling District, in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Originally developed as a satellite township for Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, it is part of the Greater Kuala Lumpur area. Petaling Jaya was granted city status on 20 June 2006.
From the “Governance” section
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Petaling Jaya is divided into several sections, with some sections having their own names like Kampung Tunku.
Petaling Jaya
Malaysia
Petaling Jaya, colloquially referred to as "PJ", is a city in Petaling District, in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Originally developed as a satellite township for Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, it is part of the Greater Kuala Lumpur area. Petaling Jaya was granted city status on 20 June 2006.
From the “City sections” section
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The oldest schools in Petaling Jaya include the Road 10 Primary School, which was established in 1952.
Petaling Jaya
Malaysia
Petaling Jaya, colloquially referred to as "PJ", is a city in Petaling District, in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Originally developed as a satellite township for Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, it is part of the Greater Kuala Lumpur area. Petaling Jaya was granted city status on 20 June 2006.
From the “Education” section
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