Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
708K
Population
70 km2
Area
267 Mbps
Internet
UTC+08:00
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Subang Jaya's modern malls and street hawker stalls capture Malaysia's suburban fusion, with humid nights alive under neon lights. Digital nomads base here for top-tier internet, affordable high-rises, and swift trains to Kuala Lumpur's opportunities.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Malaysia
Region
South-Eastern Asia
Population
708K
Timezone
UTC+08:00
Currency
MYR
Language
English
GPS
3.04, 101.58
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Infrastructure
15,153 points of interest mapped in Subang Jaya — 216 per km2
Tech
267 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A mid-sized city of 708,296 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
15,153 total POIs 216.5 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
2,216
Cafes
645
Bars
102
Fast Food
415
Shopping
Supermarkets
552
Convenience
738
Shopping Malls
122
Healthcare
Hospitals
54
Clinics
542
Pharmacies
170
Education
Schools
588
Universities
123
Libraries
32
Recreation
Parks
721
Playgrounds
485
Sports
671
Cinemas
17
Museums
12
Theatres
13
Transport
Bus Stops
2,334
Train Stations
76
Fuel Stations
361
Services
Banks
337
ATMs
209
Post Offices
71
Police
65
Fire Stations
16
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
267 Mbps
Download
147 Mbps
Upload
7ms
Latency
225,730
Tests
71,702
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CITY SCORES
10.0
Nomad Index
D
Livability
37.5
Culture
29.5
Overall
FUN FACTS
History The site was formerly a rubber plantation called Seafield Estate.
Originally part of Klang District, it would later be handed over by the municipality of Petaling Jaya.
The population of Subang Jaya in 1988 was estimated to be around 55,000 to 70,000.
This means that the MPSJ municipal holds local government authority not only in the Subang Jaya city centre, but also USJ, Putra Heights, Batu Tiga, Bandar Sunway, Puchong, Bandar Kinrara, Seri Kembangan, and Balakong.
Most of the population are Chinese followed by Malays, Indians and others.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Subang Jaya known for?
Subang Jaya's modern malls and street hawker stalls capture Malaysia's suburban fusion, with humid nights alive under neon lights. Digital nomads base here for top-tier internet, affordable high-rises, and swift trains to Kuala Lumpur's opportunities.
How fast is the internet in Subang Jaya?
Subang Jaya has an average download speed of 267 Mbps and upload speed of 147 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Subang Jaya?
The population of Subang Jaya is approximately 708K.
What infrastructure does Subang Jaya have?
Subang Jaya has 15,153 mapped points of interest, including 2,216 restaurants, 54 hospitals, 588 schools.
What country is Subang Jaya in?
Subang Jaya is located in Malaysia.
