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Alam, Selangor's state capital, is a modern township surrounded at its
periphery by Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, and five other major townships
including Klang, Bangi, and Kajang. It enjoys a vantage location being
ideally located halfway between the national capital, KL, and the viable
Port Klang.
Hailed as one of
the most well-planned cities, Shah Alam has most of its residential area
on one side of the Federal Highway and industrial zones on the other.
Hence, Shah Alam has been constructed according to a blueprint drawn up
with the environment at the forethought of the planners. It has become
a showpiece city of the future, free from the inherent problems of haphazard
development and shanty towns found in other major growth centers.
 Dominating
the entire state capital, this is truly one of the finest mosques to be
found anywhere in the world. Completed in 1988, its minarets, at 142.3
meters, are the tallest in the world. Its graceful blue dome is also one
of the biggest of its kind. Decorative Islamic calligraphy enhances the
dome and main prayer hall, while the overall architecture integrates Malay
and Moorish design elements. The mosque's pulpit has been executed in
carved timber, a masterpiece of local craftsmen from the state of Kelantan.
 For
relaxation, head for the Shah Alam Lake Gardens. It is the site of annual
events such as the International Boat Show and the Selangor Orchid Exhibition.
A delightful system of man-made lakes graces the town center. Picnic area
dot this well-kept parkland and a floating seafood restaurant stands on
the fringes of the lakes.
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