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- The decades-old Petaling Jaya suburb is set to evolve with the emergence of new development pockets. Data from EdgeProp EPIQ give a glimpse of what’s in store, and a picture of the existing non-landed residential prices.
PETALING JAYA (Jan 7): Kelana Jaya is seeing renewed development activity, with several new and proposed projects emerging across key pockets of the suburb, adding to its established role as a commercial and transit hub within Petaling Jaya (PJ), Selangor.
Spanning approximately eight sq km, Kelana Jaya encompasses sections of SS3 to SS8. A key cross junction connects Jalan Bahagia and Jalan Majlis, forming boundaries between SS3, SS4, and SS5.
In the early 20th century, the area was known as Seaport Estate, before being renamed Kelana Jaya in 1983 by the late Selangor Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah to reflect a more local identity, according to the National Archives of Malaysia.
Anchored by Paradigm Mall, Kelana Jaya offers its denizens a wide range of retail, dining, and leisure options that draw visitors as well. The suburb supports a balanced lifestyle, with recreational facilities such as Taman Bandaran Kelana Jaya, and the PKNS Sports Complex. Long established, the town is supported by a range of amenities, including healthcare facilities such as KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital, Kelana Jaya Medical Centre; educational institutions including UNITAR International University, and Regent International School; and hospitality options such as New World Petaling Jaya Hotel, TH Hotel, and Goodhope Hotel Kelana Jaya.
In Kelana Jaya’s F&B scene, the almost 20-year-standing Secret Of Louisiana at the Lake on Jalan SS 7/13a offers Cajun‑inspired dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, and steaks in a relaxed setting with lake views. Meanwhile, Nam Chuan Hainan Kopitiam SS6 is a traditional favourite serving Malaysian classics such as wanton mee, char kuey teow, and Hainanese coffee. Another long‑time neighbourhood spot is De Rasa Sayang Restaurant on Jalan SS 4c/5, known for hearty Malaysian Chinese dishes like seafood noodles, and sang har mee (river prawn braised noodles).
The commercial environment is further supported by several rows of shoplots around the town, hosting convenience stores, bakeries, specialty shops, and eateries including Marrybrown, Mr Tako, Sushi Foo, ZZ Coffee, and Merseyside Cafe.
Connectivity remains one of Kelana Jaya’s defining strengths. The Kelana Jaya LRT station in SS4 functions as a major interchange between the Kelana Jaya Line and the Sri Petaling Line, supported by extensive bus services, and direct highway access via the Damansara–Puchong Highway (LDP), and the Federal Highway. Operational since 1998, the Kelana Jaya LRT Line serves the suburb through five stations—Taman Bahagia, Kelana Jaya, Lembah Subang, Ara Damansara, and Glenmarie—and connects to the MRT Kajang Line through interchange stations in the city centre.
Ridership on the line increased from 73.8 million passengers in 2023 to 84.7 million in 2024. A technology upgrade to improve digital radio and onboard communication systems has also begun, with completion expected in mid-2028.
Riding on this robust backdrop, a number of developments are in the pipeline. Will these projects add new market dynamics that push existing property values to new levels?
Data from EdgeProp EPIQ give a glimpse of what’s in store, and a picture of the existing non-landed residential prices to help you get a better grasp of the Kelana Jaya market.
New developments set to change Kelana Jaya’s landscape and landmarks
A notable upcoming project is Sunway Serene 2, a residential development by Sunway Bhd. Valued at RM411 million, the project comprises two 45-storey serviced apartments, along with three rows of super link landed homes, delivering a total of 966 residential units. Construction is ongoing, with completion targeted for 2028.
In addition, EdgeProp EPIQ data shows several developments currently at the proposed stage in Kelana Jaya, including PKNS Quarters, Datum Sports City, and an unnamed mixed-use development.
Notably, Datum Sports City stands out as a RM1.62-billion sports-themed mixed-use development. Integrating both commercial and residential components, it features a sports complex, serviced residences, office towers, a shopping mall, a hotel, and a performing arts centre. It is a joint venture between Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd, and PKNS Holdings Sdn Bhd.
Another key redevelopment is on a 3.7-hectare parcel, which partly sited the former Giant Kelana Jaya mall facing the LDP. On June 6, 2023, UEM Sunrise Bhd confirmed the acquisition of the freehold land from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for RM155 million.
Having been one of the landmarks of Kelana Jaya for 19 years, Giant ceased operations on Dec 1, 2023, and the existing Giant Mall structure would be demolished to facilitate redevelopment. UEM Sunrise previously stated that it intends to launch a mixed-use development comprising residential and retail components under its NEST Series, part of the Happy+ product line introduced in February 2023. The Happy+ series is aimed at meeting different lifestyle and life-stage needs, while the NEST Series is designed for multigenerational living.
Within the past decade, Kelana Jaya has also seen high-rise residential growth. Completed projects include The Azure Residences, and Sapphire Paradigm by WCT Holdings Bhd, as well as Pinnacle Kelana Jaya by South Malaysia Industries Bhd, all completed in 2018; and Highpark Suites by Gamuda Land, completed in 2024. The Azure Residences, and Sapphire Paradigm are 29- and 30-storey serviced apartments within the Paradigm PJ integrated development, which also includes Paradigm Mall, the 300-room Le Méridien PJ, and the 32-storey The Ascent office tower. Pinnacle Kelana Jaya comprises 228 SoHo units, while Highpark Suites provides 1,024 serviced apartments.
Residential activities pick up with rising prices
Based on calculations derived from the National Property Information Centre (Napic)’s data, non-landed residential properties across Kelana Jaya—comprising apartments, condominiums, and flats; as well as commercial-titled residences, namely serviced apartments, SoHos, SoVos, and SoFos—increased in demand, with transaction volume rising 55.2% in 2023 to 135 units in 2024. Similarly, average price psf recorded a 53.2% upswing to RM654 in 2024.
The surge in value by 91.5% to RM74.3 million in 2024 was even more pronounced, signifying higher absolute values for multiple-storey homes in Kelana Jaya ranging from 345 sq ft to 1,916 sq ft. The charts below show the uptrend from 2022 to 2024.
Recent EdgeProp EPIQ data from 2025 highlight a range of transaction prices in Kelana Jaya as illustrated below.
(Note: Data for landed homes have been omitted owing to a lack of sufficient data.)
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