The states of selangor and negeri sembilan constitute central region of peninsular malaysia. Selangor has shah alam as its state capital and surrounds the federal territory of kuala lumpur, the capital of malaysia.Selangor's main development centre is in the klang valley, a strip of land which extends from the city of kuala lumpur to port klang, the country's busiest port on the west coast overlooking the straits of malacca.
Selangor, literally the heartland of the peninsular, is the most developed of the malaysian states. Set to become sophisticated state with its multimedia super corridor, state-of-the-art KL International airport (KLIA), Smart buildings and industrial zones, selangor has a firm footing on the new milennium.
The new federal government administrative centre of putrajaya is also within the state of selangor. Extending over nearly five hectares, putrajaya has been designed as a modern township reflecting the dual theme of "garden city", intelligent city". This model township contains innovative urban design concepts with a strong emphasis on preservation of the environment through the integration of commercial and residential districts with parks and lakes.
