Kajang is a town in Selangor, southeast of Kuala Lumpur, long known for its satay and informally called Bandar Sate. It sits on the eastern banks of the Langat River and is surrounded by Cheras, Semenyih, Bangi, Putrajaya and Seri Kembangan.
For a visitor, the useful distinction is between the old downtown core and the newer townships spread around it. Downtown is where the colonial-era shophouse quarter and the Stadium Kajang MRT station are; the newer townships sit further out and are linked by expressways and the rail line. This guide covers which areas to base yourself in, not individual places to book.
Best areas to stay in Kajang
1. Downtown Kajang (around Stadium Kajang)
This is the colonial quarter near the Stadium Kajang MRT station, taking in Jalan Mendaling, Jalan Stadium, Jalan Sulaiman and Jalan Raja Haroun. The shophouses here were built around the 1900s to 1930s, combining traditional Chinese and European designs, with commercial space on the ground floor and living quarters above. The Kajang Jamek Mosque, recognisable by its bright yellow facade, and Kajang Stadium are both in the heart of town.
This suits first-time visitors and anyone who wants to be within walking distance of the town centre and its food. Note that Kajang railway station, despite the name, does not directly serve downtown; the Stadium Kajang and Sungai Jernih MRT stations are the ones in the actual downtown area. Federal Route 1 runs through downtown as Jalan Cheras and then Jalan Semenyih.
2. Sungai Chua
Sungai Chua is one of the townships developed closer to Kajang town in recent years, and it appears among Kajang's main population centres. It sits along the SILK ring road, which forms a beltway around downtown Kajang, and the Sungai Chua Interchange connects that route with the expressway network.
It suits travellers who have their own transport or who prefer a quieter base with straightforward road access around the town rather than a spot in the historic core.
3. Sungai Sekamat
Sungai Sekamat is a main population centre of Kajang and is served directly by the Bukit Dukung MRT station, which also covers the northern parts of Kajang via MRT bus routes. The area is known for the concentration of used motor vehicle dealer showrooms around the town.
It suits visitors who want a rail connection without staying in the old town, and it is a practical option if you are arriving or leaving by MRT.
4. Bandar Baru Bangi
Bandar Baru Bangi was the first planned township built and developed just outside Kajang, as a satellite town to Kajang proper. Some government offices, including the district land office, operate out of the township, and the Hentian Kajang bus and taxi terminal is at its eastern end. It is also where the administrative centre of the Hulu Langat region was relocated to.
It suits travellers who want a planned township setting with bus and taxi connections, and who do not mind being outside Kajang town itself.
5. Saujana Impian and the high-end townships
Saujana Impian is among Kajang's main population centres and also appears in the list of high-end developments, alongside Twin Palms, Sri Banyan, Country Heights, Jade Hills, TTDI Grove, Tropicana Heights and Prima Paramount. Taman Prima Saujana and Taman Kajang Perdana (Kajang Highlands) are among the townships developed closer to Kajang town in recent years.
These areas suit travellers looking for a residential, low-density base with expressway access via the SILK, the Kajang–Seremban Highway, the Cheras–Kajang Expressway and the North–South Expressway Southern Route. A car is the practical way to get around from here.
Where to stay on a budget, mid-range or splurge
- Budget: small local hotels and lodgings, including places in the downtown area near the shophouse quarter and the satay restaurants.
- Mid-range: town hotels with meeting and banquet facilities, some with restaurants and bars on site, in and around the town centre.
- Splurge: properties in the high-end townships and residential developments on the edges of Kajang, which are best reached by car.
Best area for a first visit
Downtown Kajang, around Stadium Kajang, is the best base for a first visit. It puts you in the colonial shophouse quarter, within reach of the town's landmarks and its satay, and the Stadium Kajang MRT station connects you to the wider rail network. It is also the one part of Kajang where you can spend your time on foot rather than in a car.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Kajang from Kuala Lumpur?
By road it is about 22 km, roughly a half hour's drive, mainly via Jalan Cheras and the Cheras–Kajang Expressway. By rail it is about 40 minutes from KL Sentral on the MRT Kajang Line.
Which station should I use for downtown Kajang?
Use Stadium Kajang MRT station, which is in the actual downtown area along with Sungai Jernih MRT station. Kajang railway station, despite its name, does not directly serve downtown; it is the interchange for the MRT Kajang Line, the KTM Batu Caves–Pulau Sebang Line and KTM ETS.
Do I need a car to stay in the outer townships?
It helps. The townships around Kajang are connected by tolled expressways and federal highways, including the SILK ring road, the Kajang–Seremban Highway, the Cheras–Kajang Expressway and the North–South Expressway Southern Route. The Bukit Dukung MRT station serves Sungai Sekamat and northern Kajang via MRT bus routes.
What is Kajang known for?
Satay. Kajang is informally known as Bandar Sate, and Sate Kajang was declared a Selangor heritage dish by the state government in June 2025.
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