Ampang, Selangor

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Ampang Jaya
Motto: Bakti, Bersih, Berbudaya
Country Malaysia
State Selangor
Establishment
Granted
Municipal Status
1992, July 1st
Government
 - Administered by Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya
(Ampang Jaya Municipal Council)
 - Yang diPertua
(Councillor)
Mohammad Yacob
Area
 - Total 143.5 km² (55.4 sq mi)
Population (2005)
 - Total 721,411 (5th) [1]
Time zone MST (UTC+8)
 - Summer (DST) Not observed (UTC)
Website: http://www.mpaj.gov.my

Ampang, Selangor is a suburban municipality located in the districts of Hulu Langat and Gombak in the state of Selangor after the partitioning of Ampang for the creation of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. This part of Ampang is under the administration of the Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya (MPAJ).

Zoo Negara or the National Zoo is located in the vicinity.

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