An Introduction to Bangsar.

Bangsar is probably KL's most famous and talked-about suburb. It is the unofficial 'border' that demarcates Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, making it a strategic locality. Only 20 minutes from the city and easily accessible via several major roads, Bangsar has long been viewed as a hub that connects Kuala Lumpur's major roads with easy accessibility from Jalan Bangsar on one side - which links to the Federal Highway and city centre - and the other end from Jalan Damansara - connecting to Jalan Duta and the North-South Highway. The New Pantai Expressway (NPE) enjoins Subang Jaya to Bangsar, while the Putra Light Rail Transit (LRT) along Jalan Bangsar and taxis make commuting fast and easy. Just minutes' drive away is Brickfields, where the integrated, central hub of transportation at KL Sentral enables commuters to switch modes of transportation between the City Air Terminal, KLIA Express, Monorail, Putra LRT or KTM's Komuter - depending on their destinations. It is both a popular place to live, and a great place for dining, nightlife and shopping. Renowned for its nightlife, Bangsar has over 50 pubs, cafe and restaurants in the Telawi area alone. Perhaps one the most cosmopolitan areas in KL, the neighbourhood also brims with art galleries, decoration shops, bookstores, medical centres, banks and hair salons. With three major malls, Bangsar Shopping Centre (known generally in the expatriate community as BSC), Bangsar Village I and the newly opened Bangsar Village II in extremely close proximity, and to add to it is one of Kuala Lumpur's and Malaysia's largest shopping haunts, the well-known Midvalley Megamall which is only a short drive away, there are no shortage of amenities here. With lush hills and beautiful residential areas, it is easy to see why expatriates, CEOs, high-ranking goverment officials and many of the local elite have made this area their home. It has the following neighbourhoods: Bangsar Utama, Bukit Bangsar, Bangsar Park, Bukit Bandaraya, Taman SA, Bangsar Baru, Lucky Garden, Pantai Hills and the areas off Jalan Bangsar. If you are looking to stay in Bangsar, there are many luxury apartments that are popular amongst foreigners and local investors alike, with the most recent being 'The Loft'. Indeed, the area offers a wide variety of residences, ranging from semi-detached to sprawling hillside bungalow houses to choose from. However, there are also plenty of excellent high-rise condominiums, both in terms of price and facilities.