Taman Melawati
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Taman Melawati is a self-contained town within the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur. It is administrated by Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya (MPAJ). Many local celebrities and politicians are known to reside here. The International School of Kuala Lumpur (Elementary Campus) and the Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA) are located in this town. There is also a private hospital, Damai Service Hospital, and a clubhouse, Kklub, in this town. Zoo Negara, the national zoo, is located nearby. One of the hills in this town, Bukit Tabur, is a popular hiking spot while the main entrance of the Klang Gates Dam is found in this town.
[edit] Accessibility
Taman Melawati is strategically located along Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2). It is conveniently linked to the city centre via Jalan Ampang, Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway and Genting Klang-Pahang Highway while the upcoming Duta-Ulu Klang Expressway is located nearby. This town can be accessed by public transport using Rapid KL buses U20 and U23 from Titiwangsa LRT station, Rapid KL bus T304 from Wangsa Maju LRT station and Len Seng bus 191 from Masjid Jamek.
[edit] Public schools
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Melawati 1
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Melawati 2
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Melawati
- Sekolah Rendah Jenis (Tamil) Kebangsaan Taman Melawati
