Shah Alam Landmarks and Monuments

(Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia)

The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque is the main landmark in Shah Alam and is touted as being the biggest in Malaysia. So large is this structure that on a fine day, it can actually be seen all the way from some parts of Kuala Lumpur.

Apart from the big mosque, there are no real standout landmarks in Shah Alam, although there is plenty for families to see and enjoy. The Selangor State Assembly Building is certainly another notable sight of considerable merit, as is the Perpustakaan Tun Uda Library.

Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque (Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah)

Address: Persiaran Sultan, Seksyen 5, Shah Alam, Malaysia, MY
Tel: +60 03 5159 9988
Shah Alam's star attraction, the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque (also known as the Blue Mosque after its blue-coloured dome) is the biggest mosque in the country. The stunning blue and white structure features an enormous dome, which is some 52 metres / 170 feet in diameter and decorated with text from the Quran (Koran), as well as four minarets towering at just over 140 metres / 459 feet in height. The mosque was 14 years in the making (finished in 1988) and was commissioned by Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz. Visitors will find that the Blue Mosque can accommodate some 24,000 worshippers, and that it combines elements of both Islamic and traditional Malay architecture.
Open hours: Saturday to Thursday - 10:00 to 12:00, 14:00 to 16:00
Admission: free

Selangor State Assembly Building / Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Building

Address: Jalan Delima 1 / 1, Taman Teknologi Tinggi Subang, Shah Alam, Malaysia, MY
Tel: +60 03 5633 1188
Otherwise known as the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Building, the Selangor State Assembly Building is a standout Shah Alam landmark. This futuristic structure takes on the appearance of a rocketship and hails from the early 1980s. Inside are the Silver Jubilee Hall and State Assembly Hall, and various other rooms related to the state government. Sightseers may also like to check out the State Monument (Tugu Negri), which is within easy walking distance.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Perpustakaan Tun Uda Library

Address: Pesiaran Perdagagan, Seksyen 14, Shah Alam, Malaysia, MY
Tel: +60 03 5519 7667
Perpustakaan Tun Uda is to be found within the Shah Alam Library, the biggest library in the entire state. This is a large, modern structure right in the city centre and is conveniently near to the Selangor State Museum. The three-storey Perpustakaan Tun Uda contains a wide range of material, including English fiction and reference books, while the top floor has been specifically designed with children in mind. There is also a garden onsite and a cafe serving simple refreshments.
Open hours: Monday - 10:00 to 19:00, Tuesday to Friday - 09:30 to 19:00, Saturday and Sunday - 09:30 to 17:00
Admission: free