USJ

Overview

USJ or UEP Subang Jaya is a mature and affluent neighbourhood in Subang Jaya, Selangor within the district of Petaling and is governed by the Subang Jaya Municipality Council. Developed mainly by SIME UEP  (now known as Sime Darby Property Bhd) back in 1988 after the completion of Subang Jaya, it is divided into 27 sections - USJ 1 to USJ 27, USJ 3A-3D, USJ Heights and Subang Heights.

USJ is highly accessible via numerous major highways such as the Federal Highway, New Pantai Expressway, Kesas highway, LDP and Elite Highway.

The latest public transport facility to the area include the elevated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) connecting USJ and Sunway. The extension of the Kelana Jaya LRT line has benefited USJ residents, with the township now has four stations – USJ 7, Taipan, Wawasan, and USJ 21. These stations are several stops away from the Putra Heights terminus (which serves as an interchange to the Ampang LRT line). Additionally, the USJ stations are also several stops away from the Subang Jaya LRT station along the same line, with the latter also serving as an interchange station to the KTM Komuter’s Port Klang line.

 

Amenities and Facilities

USJ’s commercial activity is mainly focused on these two sections – USJ 10 (popularly known as Taipan) and USJ 9 (Subang Business Centre). Taipan is a popular spot for food, shopping, banking and other services.

There are numerous retail outlets such as The Summit, Giant and Mydin hypermarkets. Meanwhile, newer developments such as Da Men in USJ 1 (a mixed development comprising serviced apartments, retail lots and mall), The Main Place and One City in USJ 25. Shoppers can also opt for other well-established malls such as Subang Parade and Empire Shopping Gallery that are within the vicinity.

There are a few established industrial areas, namely Sime UEP Industrial Park, Sungai Penaga Industrial Park and Subang Industrial Park. Established brands such as Proton and Faber-Castell have their base of operations in the area. In October 2019, a 1 ½- storey unit in Sungai Penaga Industrial Park was sold for RM970,000. The buyer was attracted by the high ceilings and the gated-and-guarded concept of the commercial area.

For frequent flyers, the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Subang Airport) is also located nearby.

Educational facilities are abundant, from infant stage to tertiary levels, both public and private. Notably, Sekolah Wawasan, which is one of three “Vision” schools in the country, is located in USJ. Other educational institutions such as Sri Kuala Lumpur School and INTI International College & University are located close to USJ as well.

Medical facilities here include Sime Darby Medical Centre Subang and the nearby Sunway Medical Centre.

In terms of recreation, there is the Subang Jaya Municipal Sports Council in USJ 5, numerous indoor futsal courts, and other racket game courts and Speedway Plus Go-Kart Circuit and numerous golf courses.

Every residential neighbourhood comes with landscaped park, recreational fields, basketball courts, jogging tracks and children’s playground.