# Setapak > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Setapak > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Setapak.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Setapak > Source revision: 1335315540 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Town and mukim in Selangor, Malaysia For the federal constituency formerly represented in the Dewan Rakyat, see [Setapak (Kuala Lumpur federal constituency)](/source/Setapak_(Kuala_Lumpur_federal_constituency)). For the federal constituency formerly represented in the Dewan Rakyat, see [Setapak (Selangor federal constituency)](/source/Setapak_(Selangor_federal_constituency)). This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: "Setapak" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (July 2014) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Setapak view Setapak in Gombak District Setapak in northeastern part of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur **Setapak** is a town and [mukim](/source/Mukim) straddling both northeastern [Kuala Lumpur](/source/Kuala_Lumpur) and [Gombak District](/source/Gombak_District) of [Selangor](/source/Selangor), [Malaysia](/source/Malaysia). ## Etymology Formerly a tin-mining and rubber estate area, in Malay *tapak* means *step*, hence *Setapak* means *one step*, probably referring to the close proximity of the suburb to Kuala Lumpur. Another explanation of the origin of its name traces to its historical roots.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] ## History The earliest inhabitants of Setapak were the aborigines (*orang asli*), and the [Minangkabaus](/source/Minangkabau_people).[1] On 12 April 1884 [Frank Swettenham](/source/Frank_Swettenham), the British Resident of Selangor pleaded for the re-appointment of Batu Tapak as the headman of the aborigines living in that area, and hence the name *Setapak*, in honour of the headman. ## Geographical definition The Selangor part of the mukim (commune/subdistrict) of Setapak is situated north-east of Kuala Lumpur in the constituency of [Gombak](/source/Gombak), and has an area of 62 square miles (160 km2). The northern limit of Setapak is Gunung Bunga Buah; its north-eastern limit is [Genting Sempah](/source/Genting_Sempah) on the [Pahang](/source/Pahang) border; to the east is Bukit Dinding and to the south-east is the [Rifle range](/source/Ministry_of_Defence_(Malaysia)). The state constituency of [Gombak Setia](/source/Gombak_Setia_(state_constituency)) roughly corresponds to the boundaries of the mukim of Setapak; before 1974 it also includes what is today the parliamentary constituencies of [Wangsa Maju](/source/Wangsa_Maju) and [Setiawangsa](/source/Setiawangsa). The [Gombak River](/source/Gombak_River) with its source in Gunung Bunga Buah, is the main river flowing through the mukim. Setapak consists of [Gombak](/source/Gombak) town, [Kampung Padang Balang](/source/Kampung_Padang_Balang), Kampung Baru Air Panas and a number of other villages.[2] Today, what is regarded as 'Setapak' consists of the township of [Wangsa Maju](/source/Wangsa_Maju), as well as the first few kilometres of [Jalan Pahang](/source/Genting_Klang-Pahang_Highway) and some surrounding areas. The [Titiwangsa Recreational Park](/source/Titiwangsa_Lake_Gardens) is located just south of Setapak. [Loke Yew](/source/Loke_Yew) Hill is a place of major historical interest in this town. Named after the Chinese philanthropist, this hill contains ruins of a fortress surrounding the dilapidated villa which belonged to the Loke family. It is also the burial ground for the Loke family. Zoo Negara Malaysia In 1961 the Zoological society was formed, and the [National Zoo of Malaysia](/source/National_Zoo_of_Malaysia) (Zoo Negara) in Setapak was officially opened by the Prime Minister on 16 November 1963. The Zoo is situated about 13 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur, onroute to Ulu Klang and situated on a 42-acre (17 ha) semi-virgin jungle with a reserve of 100 acres (40 ha) for further development. ## Member of Parliament/ State Assembly Representatives of Setapak Constituency State/FT Representative Gombak (parliamentary constituency) Selangor Amirudin Shari (PH-PKR) Wangsa Maju (parliamentary constituency) Kuala Lumpur Zahir Hassan (PH-PKR) Setiawangsa (parliamentary constituency) Kuala Lumpur Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad (PH-PKR) Gombak Setia (state constituency) Selangor Muhammad Hilman Idham (PN-PPBM) ## Education - [Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology](/source/Tunku_Abdul_Rahman_University_of_Management_%26_Technology) (TAR UMT) - [Institute CECE](/source/Institute_CECE) - [VTAR Institute](/source/VTAR_Institute) - [Al Diwan International Centre for Teaching Arabic](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Al_Diwan_International_Centre_for_Teaching_Arabic&action=edit&redlink=1) (at Taman Melati Utama) - [Setapak High School](/source/Setapak_High_School) - [Mun Yee Primary School](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mun_Yee_Primary_School&action=edit&redlink=1) - [Chong Hwa Primary School](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chong_Hwa_Primary_School&action=edit&redlink=1) - [Chiao Nan Primary School](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chiao_Nan_Primary_School&action=edit&redlink=1) - [Sekolah Sri Utama](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sekolah_Sri_Utama&action=edit&redlink=1) ## Public transportation Gombak LRT station The [Kelana Jaya Line](/source/Kelana_Jaya_line) has five LRT stations in the Setapak region - [Gombak LRT station](/source/Gombak_LRT_station), [Taman Melati LRT station](/source/Taman_Melati_LRT_station), [Wangsa Maju LRT station](/source/Wangsa_Maju_LRT_station), [Sri Rampai LRT station](/source/Sri_Rampai_LRT_station) and the [Setiawangsa LRT station](/source/Setiawangsa_LRT_station). In the future, the whole area will be served by an elevated station on the [MRT Circle Line](/source/MRT_Circle_Line) under the name of Setapak MRT station. Kumpool, which is a [Vanpool](/source/Vanpool) ride-sharing service to [Wangsa Maju LRT Station](/source/Wangsa_Maju_LRT_Station) is also available here. ## Governmental Institutions - [Puspakom](/source/Puspakom) Kuala Lumpur - [JPJ](/source/Malaysian_Road_Transport_Department) Wilayah Persekutuan - [Department of Immigration (Malaysia)](/source/Department_of_Immigration_(Malaysia)) Wangsa Maju Branch ## Attractions - The [P. Ramlee Memorial](/source/P._Ramlee_Memorial) is located at [Taman P. Ramlee](/source/Taman_P._Ramlee) (formerly Taman Forlong) - [Royal Selangor](/source/Royal_Selangor) [Pewter](/source/Pewter) factory - The Ayer Panas Hot Springs is located in Ayer Panas, Setapak - Masjid Zaid bin Haritsah, [Kampung Sungai Mulia](/source/Kampung_Sungai_Mulia) - Beautiful roadside mosque - [Padang Balang Minangkabau Traditional Village](/source/Padang_Balang) - Surau Tinggi Kampung Bandar Dalam - Old traditional Malay mosque - Choo Sian Temple (聚仙廟) - elaborate and beautiful Chinese temple - [Setapak Central](/source/Setapak_Central) (formerly KL Festival City) ## Incidents Setapak has been categorised as a hotspot for drug activities in Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian authorities have caught several drug abusers in the suburb.[3][4] A lecturer from Palestine was shot dead in Setapak in front of Idaman Puteri Condominium on 21 April 2018 at 6am.[5] The attack was widely condemned by Malaysians. ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Setapak: The next investment gem"](https://www.nst.com.my/property/2017/08/272172/setapak-next-investment-gem). 24 August 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Setapak (Sejarah Malaysia)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20060118104758/http://sejarahmalaysia.pnm.my/portalBI/detail.php?ttl_id=38&spesifik_id=291§ion=sm03). Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia. Archived from [the original](http://sejarahmalaysia.pnm.my/portalBI/detail.php?section=sm03&spesifik_id=291&ttl_id=38) on January 18, 2006. Retrieved 2008-03-26. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Setapak, Wangsa Maju dan Sentul kawasan panas aktiviti dadah"](https://m.utusan.com.my/berita/jenayah/setapak-wangsa-maju-dan-sentul-kawasan-panas-aktiviti-dadah-1.536163). *Utusan Online*. Retrieved 2018-06-08. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Setapak, Wangsa Maju and Sentul, hot spots for dug activities"](http://m.thesundaily.my/node/491607). *m.thesundaily.my*. Retrieved 2018-06-08. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["University lecturer gunned down in Setapak - Nation | The Star Online"](https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/04/21/university-lecturer-gunned-down-in-setapak/). *www.thestar.com.my*. Retrieved 2018-06-08. ## External links - [Rapid KL Bus Routes](https://www.myrapid.com.my/traveling-with-us/how-to-travel-with-us/rapid-kl/bus) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170324084238/https://www.myrapid.com.my/traveling-with-us/how-to-travel-with-us/rapid-kl/bus) 2017-03-24 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) ## See also - [Kampung Padang Balang](/source/Kampung_Padang_Balang) v t e Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area Parliamentary constituencies Bandar Tun Razak Batu Bukit Bintang Cheras Kepong Lembah Pantai Segambut Seputeh Setiawangsa Titiwangsa Wangsa Maju Suburbs by constituency Kepong Jinjang Kepong Baru Segambut Bandar Menjalara Bukit Kiara Bukit Tunku Damansara Heights Damansara Town Centre Desa ParkCity Jalan Duta Kampung Kasipillay Kampung Sungai Penchala KL Metropolis Mont Kiara Sri Hartamas Taman Bukit Maluri Taman Duta Taman Sri Sinar Taman Tun Dr Ismail Batu Bandar Baru Sentul Jalan Ipoh Sentul Taman Wahyu Wangsa Maju Padang Balang Kampung Sungai Mulia Setapak Taman Ibukota Taman Melati Taman P. Ramlee Setiawangsa Kampung Datuk Keramat Semarak Desa Tun Hussein Onn Titiwangsa Ampang Jalan Cochrane Maluri Taman U-Thant Kampung Baru Kampung Pandan Bukit Bintang Brickfields (Kuala Lumpur Sentral) Bukit Bintang (Golden Triangle) Bukit Bintang City Centre (Pudu Prison) Bukit Nanas Bukit Petaling Chow Kit Dang Wangi Kuala Lumpur City Centre Medan Tuanku Petaling Street (Chinatown) Pudu Tun Razak Exchange Lembah Pantai Bangsar Bangsar South (Kerinchi) Federal Hill KL Eco City (Kampung Haji Abdullah Hukum) Mid Valley City Pantai Dalam Perdana Botanical Gardens Seputeh Bandar Malaysia Bukit Jalil Happy Garden Jalan Klang Lama Kuchai Lama Salak South Sri Petaling Taman Desa Taman OUG Taman United Cheras Pudu (partial) Shamelin Perkasa Taman Connaught Taman Midah Taman Taynton View Bandar Tun Razak Alam Damai Bandar Sri Permaisuri Bandar Tasik Selatan Desa Petaling Kampung Malaysia Raya Lake Fields Sungai Besi Taman Len Seng Taman Miharja Kuala Lumpur Interactive map [3°12′13″N 101°43′28″E / 3.20361°N 101.72444°E / 3.20361; 101.72444](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Setapak¶ms=3_12_13_N_101_43_28_E_region:GH_type:city_source:kolossus-mswiki) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Setapak](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Setapak) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Setapak?action=history)). 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