Mont'Kiara Township
What was once a rubber plantation estate has now become a well-connected, fully equipped and exclusive township, Mont'Kiara was developed with high-end concepts in mind. Hence, it naturally attracts the attention of the upper-class society and the affluent, mainly the expatriates from over 30 countries – who are said to populate nearly half of the neighbourhood. This comes as no surprise, as the neighbourhood is not only considered luxurious by many, but it also retains its suburban charm with its calm and picturesque scenery.
Mont'Kiara's location is also on point as it is linked with several major highways, including North Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE), Kerinchi Link and Penchala Link, allowing the international communities to hop over to major townships such as Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya and Bangsar. Besides boasting fantastic connectivity, this Mont'Kiara township contains many exciting venues that are worth exploring.
With a short drive away, the residents of Mont'Kiara have close access to retail hubs, including Hartamas Shopping Centre, 1 Mont'Kiara, 163 Retail Park, Publika Shopping Gallery and more. The latter boasts art-centric activities like pop-up stores, music events, art exhibitions and thematic bazaars. Besides that, its food scene has become a melting pot of cultures, with restaurants, bars and cafés specialising in various local and international delicacies due to the mix of nationalities staying in Mont'Kiara. Solaris Mont'Kiara is another place to be known for its many Korean, Japanese and Chinese eateries as well as bars to enjoy with friends, the area comes to life as night falls.
An excellent school network is also why Mont'Kiara is on top of the list among expatriates. Those with children are primarily known to rent or own a unit in the neighbourhood just because of the numerous top-notch international schools nearby, such as Garden International School, Mont'Kiara International School, etc. But, there are also plenty of government schools located in the neighbouring towns slightly farther away.
Thanks to its exclusive address and large expatriate community, Mont'Kiara is also home to most of the latest gym trends favoured by fitness buffs, such as soul cycle, kickboxing, pilates, to name a few – which many first began in Mont'Kiara. Best of all, Mont'Kiara is one of few townships with a major green lung in its backyard – Bukit Kiara, which is just 4.5km away.
While Mont'Kiara is one of the most expensive places to live in Kuala Lumpur, it is undeniable that the name alone attracts an aura of awe from most Malaysians, saying that living in Mont'Kiara gives others a perceived impression of “affluence”. Staying here has its plus points – excellent connectivity to highways and townships, a food and shopping mecca, fully adequate for a live-work-play lifestyle, and a great network of schools as well as a green sanctuary within a stone’s throw away. These charms may just be one of the reasons why Mont'Kiara is one of the most popular addresses in Malaysia!
