Hotels near National University of Malaysia (UKM)

National University of Malaysia is a university located at Bangi which is about thirty minutes away from the town center of Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory. It is placed near the main road off Persiaran Universiti and is easily spotted when driving past Jalan Bangi. The institution is the brainchild of several initiatives born from the aspirations of the nationalists to uphold the Malay Language as a language of knowledge. This has started as early as 1923 by the writer Abdul Kadir Adabi who suggested establishing a national university as a move against British colonization. Despite the resistance from British, the idea remained not wavered and persisted till the early days of post-independence in 1969.

A year later, the university was established and begun opening its doors to its first 192 students in Jalan Pantai Baru, Kuala Lumpur that houses Faculties of Science, Arts and Islamic Studies. In October 1977, it moved to its current campus in Bangi which continued to expand to cover 1096 hectares of size comprising over more than ten faculties as well as twelve residential colleges. In present, in addition to the main campus, the National University of Malaysia also has two health campuses, one in Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz and the UKM Medical Center in Cheras. The university now has 30 years’ worth of research foundation which enables it to be endowed as Malaysian Research University in October 2006 as well as winning the Prime Minister’s Quality Award in the same year.

How to Get There

By Car

People driving from Kuala Lumpur may drive through the Kuala Lumpur – Seremban Highway / E37 and North-South Expressway (PLUS) / E2 exiting at Bangi before continuing the journey towards National University of Malaysia. The journey could take up around thirty minutes or less depending on the current traffic situation.

By Train

From Kuala Lumpur International Airport, visitors can catch the Express Rail Link (ERL) train which goes to KL Sentral/Bandar Tasik Putrajaya/Cyberjaya/Salak Tinggi/KLIA route. There, one can board the Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) southbound coach and stop by the UKM station before opting for public transportation to go to the campus.

Tourist Attraction

Bangi Wonderland Theme Park & Resort

Located at Persiaran Bangi Avenue which is just about thirteen minutes away by driving from the landmark. A renowned ‘Fortress of Wet and Fun’, the 12-acre resort has attracted more than half a million visitors especially from the south Klang Valley, Putrajaya and the nearby state of Negeri Sembilan. It has a total of sixteen amazing water rides which include the first Malaysia Water Cannon which is guaranteed to provide a never ending fun and games for entire family. Tickets are charged at forty-eight ringgit for children below 130 centimeters of height and fifty-eight ringgit for adults bringing their MyKad identification.

Hotels

Omaira Homestay 1

Located at 42, Jalan 3/10, Seksyen 3 Bandar Baru Bangi, Bangi which is really close to the landmark, this homestay is decently furnished with adequate facilities to provide a convenient staying experience for families and friends. Facilities include desk, cable television, DVD player, kitchenette, refrigerator, shower, family room, parking and many more.

Smart Hotel Bangi Seksyen 9

Smart Hotel Bangi Seksyen 9 is among the affordable two-star hotels that can be found at Jalan Medan, Pusat Bandar 4A, Seksyen 9, 22-1-1, Bangi. This premise has a modest setup and simple arrangements with facilities such as desk, shower, television, laundry service, cafe, WiFi, air-conditioner, parking and 24-hour receptionist.

Hotel Bangi-Putrajaya

One of the high class four-star accommodation with glowing and glamorous setup located at Off Persiaran Bandar, Bangi. There are a lot of facilities and services provided for the guests such as cable television, shower, desk, hairdryer, refrigerator, in-room safe, concierge, laundry service, luggage storage, conference rooms, meeting facilities, area shuttle, airport transfer, restaurant, coffee shop, 24-hour receptionist and many more.