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Klang (or '''Kelang''') is the Royal capital of the State of Selangor , Malaysia within a district of similar name. It is located about 32 Km to the west of Kuala Lumpur and 6 km east of Port Klang . It was the civil capital of Selangor in an earlier era before the emergence of Kuala Lumpur and the current capital, Shah Alam . Port Klang is one of the world's busiest Seaport s. HISTORY
Origin of the Name Klang may have taken its name from the Klang River which runs through the town. The entire geographical area in the immediate vicinity of the river, which begins at Kuala Lumpur and runs west all the way to Port Klang , is known as the Klang Valley . Popular theories on the origin of the name are that it was derived from the Mon-Khmer word ''Klong'' or from Malay word ''Kilang'' meaning warehouses, given that it was full of warehouses in the old days. DISTRICTS Until recently, the two parts of Klang divided by the Klang River were referred to as Klang North or Klang South. Generally, Klang North is more commercial while more residential areas and government offices are located in Klang South. Hence, Klang North tends to be busier and becomes center of social activity after working hours. This was altered by the rapid growth of " Little India ." POLITICS Klang proper encompasses three Pn. Komala Devi- MIC ), Kota Raja (Y.B. Tn. Vigneswaran-MIC), and Klang (Y.B. Datin Paduka Tan Yee Kew- MCA ). All three are held by the ruling coalition, the National Front or Barisan Nasional , as of 2005 . These constituencies are subdivided into state seats, called DUNs. FAMOUS LOCAL FOOD Klang is famous for its Bak Kut Teh , a herbal soup which contains pork. It is also well-known for its seafood. Besides that, Klang is also famous for its Rojak Klang . The more popular ''rojak Klang'' stall in Klang is ''rojak Klang Gani'' located in Emporium Makan. Lontong Klang , ''' Mee Bandung ''' and ''' Mee Jawa ''', which is similar to '''Mee Rebus''' in Johor , are other famous local delicacies. REFERENCES
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