Country Heights
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Country Heights Kajang is a township located in Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia, which was created in 1992[citation needed]. A former Rubber Plantation estate's 480 acres of land was transformed and was named "Beverly Hills of Malaysia"[citation needed]. It is considered as the country's first gated and guarded country-living community. The population consists of mostly high-income and influential people. Although it is meant to provide safety and security for residents, around 5.7% report instances of criminal activity anyway.[1]
Country Heights Resort
Country Heights Resort and Leisure (CHRL) is a resort in the Country Heights township. CHRL offers residents sports, banquet, food and beverage facilities.
Notable residents
- Mahathir Mohamad - former Malaysian Prime Minister (1981–2003, 2018-2020)
- Yusry Abdul Halim - Musician, Celebrity, Film Director
- YB Santhara Kumar - Politician, Member of Parliament
- Anwar Ibrahim - Malaysia 10th Prime Minister
Transportation
Car
Exit 210 on the PLUS toll road.
Public transportation
The KTMB tracks run through the eastern boundary of the housing area, but does not stop in the area. The nearest railway stations in this area are MRT/Komuter Kajang and Komuter Serdang.
References
- ^ Osman, M. M., Rabe, N. S., & Bachok, S. (2011, September). An investigation of factors influencing communities decision to reside in gated development in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. In 11th International Congress of Asian Planning Schools Association (APSA 2011) (pp. 19-21).