Petaling Jaya
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Petaling Jaya month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Petaling Jaya are typically February, June and July, with average daytime highs around 31–31°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 23°C), and November the wettest (about 368 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.8 | 23.2 | 233 | 8.6 |
| February | 31.0 | 23.3 | 144 | 9.9 |
| March | 31.2 | 23.7 | 231 | 9.7 |
| April | 31.0 | 24.1 | 306 | 9.0 |
| May | 30.8 | 24.4 | 272 | 8.8 |
| June | 30.6 | 24.1 | 171 | 9.3 |
| July | 30.9 | 24.0 | 154 | 9.6 |
| August | 30.5 | 23.7 | 210 | 9.1 |
| September | 30.4 | 23.7 | 233 | 8.8 |
| October | 30.3 | 23.8 | 276 | 8.6 |
| November | 29.7 | 23.6 | 368 | 7.4 |
| December | 29.6 | 23.5 | 344 | 8.1 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1952
Since 1952, PJ witnessed a dramatic growth in terms of population size and geographical importance.
- Documented history · 1953
Until the end of 1953, the town was administered by the Kuala Lumpur district officer.
- Documented history · 1954
Kennedy commenced administering Petaling Jaya in 1954.
- Documented history · 1959
On 24 August 1959, Encik Abdul Aziz bin Haji Mohd Ali became the first Malayan to head the PJ Authority.
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01 · OverviewPetaling Jaya, in brief
Petaling Jaya is a city in the state of Selangor, Malaysia.
It forms part of the Greater Kuala Lumpur area and was estimated to have 807,879 residents in 2024.
How does daily movement influence Petaling Jaya?
Developed in the 1950s as a satellite township for Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya was designed to relieve overpopulation in the capital. The original plan created 800 houses in an area known today as Old Town, and the city grew around the early roads Jalan 1 (later Jalan Templer) and Jalan 2 (later Jalan Othman). Because the city borders Kuala Lumpur to the east, many inhabitants travel to the capital each workday, making commuting a defining rhythm of daily life.
Major thoroughfares such as the Federal Highway and the New Klang Valley Expressway connect Petaling Jaya with neighboring districts—including Sungai Buloh, Shah Alam, Subang Jaya, and Bandar Kinrara (Puchong). These routes channel a steady stream of commuters, shoppers, and students through the city’s commercial hubs, especially the historic Jaya Shopping Centre in Section 14, which opened in 1974. The constant flow reinforces Petaling Jaya’s role as a transit corridor within the Kuala Lumpur metropolitan region.
The city’s population density of about 8,300 inhabitants per square kilometre reflects this urban dynamism. Residents speak a range of languages, including Malay (ms‑MY), English, Chinese, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, and Thai, mirroring the ethnic diversity noted in the 2020 census. Such linguistic variety supports a vibrant street life, with markets, eateries, and public transport stations serving a multicultural clientele throughout the day.
Local administration is carried out by the Petaling Jaya City Council (Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya). Since attaining city status on 20 June 2006, the council has overseen infrastructure that sustains the daily movement of people and goods. The city’s strategic position also hosts several federal government offices, further increasing the influx of workers each morning.
For a comprehensive historical overview, see the Petaling Jaya article on Wikipedia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Petaling Jaya
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01 · Q&AWhere is Petaling Jaya located and what are its coordinates?
Petaling Jaya is situated in Malaysia at geographic coordinates 3.1073, 101.6067, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Petaling Jaya?
Petaling Jaya has a recorded population of approximately 807,879 and observes the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Petaling Jaya?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Petaling Jaya include MS-MY, English, Chinese, TA, TE, ML, PA, Thai, with MYR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Petaling Jaya?
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