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Shah Alam: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Shah Alam is a city and the state capital of Selangor, Malaysia which is situated within the Petaling District and a small portion of the neighbouring Klang District.

Shah Alam · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Now in the cityShah Alamsunset 07:12 PM
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Places on the map17
Exchange rateRM 4.10per 1 $MYR — the local currencyas of Sep 17, 2026
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Places on the map17

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Getting there and staying

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2 sources · As of September 18, 2026
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Safety and health

Official travel advice and the medical minimum

Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.
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Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.
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There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. The geographic area in Sabah State subject to Level 2 carveout with a K indicator was revised. Exercise normal precautions in Malaysia. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Airports, distances and public transport

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport SZB5.3 km from the centre
Kuala Lumpur International Airport KUL42 km from the centre
Malacca International Airport MKZ121 km from the centre

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