Editing Shah Alam (section)

==Culture==

===Demographics===
As of 2023, the city has a population of 438,745. The following ethnic group composition is based on the Department of Statistics Malaysia's 2020 census.<ref>{{cite web|title=Population Distribution by Local Authority Areas and Mukims, 2020|url=https://open.dosm.gov.my/dashboard/kawasanku/Selangor/parlimen/P.108%20Shah%20Alam|archive-url=https://www.dosm.gov.my/portal-main/release-content/mycensus-2020-population-well-being-social-relations|archive-date=21 September 2023}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
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! style="text-align:center;" colspan="3"| Ethnic groups in Shah Alam
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! [[Ethnicity]] !! [[Population]] !! Percentage
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| [[Bumiputera (Malaysia)|Bumiputera]] || 326,865 || 74.5%
|-
| [[Chinese Malaysian|Chinese]] || 74,587 || 17.0%
|-
| [[Malaysian Indian|Indian]] || 35,100 || 8.0%
|-
| Others || 2,193 || 0.5%
|}

===Religion===
[[File:SA Blue Mosque.jpg|thumb|240px|[[Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque]]]]
Shah Alam is most famous for its mosque, the [[Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque]]. It is also known as the Blue Mosque and has been claimed to be the largest mosque in Malaysia, and one of the largest in Southeast Asia. The mosque has the capacity to accommodate 24,000 worshippers at one time. Its distinguishing feature is its large blue and silver [[dome]], which measures 51.2&nbsp;m (167&nbsp;ft) in diameter and reaches 106.7&nbsp;m (350&nbsp;ft) above ground level. The mosque has four [[minaret]]s erected at the corners, each minaret is 142.3&nbsp;m (460&nbsp;ft) tall. The mosque was commissioned by the late Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz when he declared Shah Alam as the new capital of Selangor on 14 February 1974. Construction of the mosque was completed on 11 March 1988. As the capital of Selangor, Islam is the religion preferred by a majority of Shah Alam residents.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my/en/destinations/item.asp?item=bluemosque | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120805224329/http://www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my/en/destinations/item.asp?item=bluemosque | url-status = dead | archive-date = 5 August 2012 | title = Tourism Malaysia-Selangor destinations-Blue Mosque | publisher = Government website-Tourism Malaysia | year = 2011 | access-date = 26 January 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url =http://www.virtualmalaysia.com/destination/blue%20mosque%20(sultan%20salahuddin%20abdul%20aziz%20shah%20mosque).html | title =Blue Mosque (Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque) | publisher =Malaysian Ministry of Tourism-VirtualMalaysia.com | year =2011 | access-date =26 January 2011 | url-status =dead | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20110605044808/http://www.virtualmalaysia.com/destination/blue%20mosque%20%28sultan%20salahuddin%20abdul%20aziz%20shah%20mosque%29.html | archive-date =5 June 2011 | df =dmy-all }}</ref>

Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia (BMSM)'s Samadhi Vihara is distinct with its iconic lotus-top Shrine Hall. Since its completion in 2012, Samadhi Vihara serves a premier Dhammaduta centre for Buddhists in the south western part of Klang Valley. It is a landmark development at Section U12, Bukit Raja, Shah Alam. As the only [[Theravadin]]-based Vihara (Buddhist Temple) in the vicinity of Klang and Shah Alam, it has grown in popularity with its regular Dhamma programme and activities.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bmsm.org.my/about/|title=BMSM Samadhi Vihara|access-date=16 May 2020}}</ref><ref>https://www.facebook.com/pg/BMSMSamadhiVihara/about/?ref=page_internal {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref>

===Tourism===
[[File:SA Tourist Service Centre.jpg|thumb|240px|SA Tourist Service Centre]]
'''Garden of Islamic Arts'''

The Blue Mosque overlooks the Garden of Islamic Arts, a landscaped park inspired by the [[Jannah|Quranic Garden of Paradise]]. This 14 hectares of spiritual sanctuary houses nine galleries exhibiting a rich array of Islamic arts such as calligraphy, sculptures, paintings and architecture. The site is occasionally used for traditional Islamic performances.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my/en/destinations/item.asp?item=bluemosque |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120805224329/http://www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my/en/destinations/item.asp?item=bluemosque |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 August 2012 |title=Tourism Malaysia-Selangor destinations-Blue Mosque |publisher=Government |website=Tourism Malaysia |author=Malaysian Government |year=2011 |access-date=26 January 2011 }}</ref>

'''Sultan Alam Shah Museum (Selangor State Museum)'''

The [[Muzium Sultan Alam Shah|Selangor State Museum]] (''Sultan Alam Shah Museum'') displays many treasures and artefacts related to the history of Selangor. Adjacent to the museum is the former [[Raja Tun Uda Library|Selangor State Library]] (''Perpustakaan Raja Tun Uda''). The Selangor Islamic Arts Complex (''Kompleks Kesenian Islam Selangor'' or ''Riyadh Fannil Islam'') is situated nearby, housing many Islamic masterpieces and creativities such as a variety of Islamic calligraphy, known as ''[[khat]]'', and a number of precious treasures. {{citation needed|date=April 2012}}  An Islamic Art College is located within the Complex. At the banks of the Lake Gardens, an art gallery and performance centre called ''Laman Budaya'' is located, where exhibitions and shows regularly take place.

The city is surrounded by many parks and gardens, such as the Shah Alam Lake Gardens (developed around seven artificial lakes), the [[Shah Alam National Botanical Park]] and the [[Kota Kemuning Lakeside Park]] situated in [[Kota Kemuning]].

'''i-City Shah Alam'''

[[File:Shah Alam - i-City 0005.jpg|thumb|240px|[[i-City]], City of Digital Lights ]]

Situated within the 72-acres urban development area in Section 7 Shah Alam, [[i-City]] is one of the first places to offer lively LED lighting decorations in Malaysia at night. In addition to lighting decorations, there is also a water theme park, a 3D museum, a ''Ferris Wheel'', and a ''Snowwalk''. It is also one of the main attractions for taking photos.

===Sports===
[[File:Shah_Alam_Stadium.JPG|thumb|240px|[[Shah Alam Stadium]]]]

[[File:Selangor-football-training-centre.jpg|thumb|240px|[[Selangor F.C.]] Training Centre, located at SUK Sports Complex, Section 5, Shah Alam.]]
Shah Alam has a fully equipped sports complex known as Kompleks Sukan Shah Alam or ''Shah Alam Sports Complex''.

Among the facilities located within the Complex was the gigantic Stadium Shah Alam or [[Shah Alam Stadium]]. Shah Alam Stadium was the home of [[Selangor F.C.]] Shah Alam Stadium was the biggest stadium in Malaysia with 80,000 seats prior to the construction of the [[National Stadium, Bukit Jalil]] which could accommodate up to 100,000 spectators. Shah Alam Stadium was featured in a challenge in the first leg of [[The Amazing Race Asia]] Season 1 where teams had to ride go-karts around the circuit.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Perkins, Arthur E.|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/620161660|title=Circumnavigating the globe : amazing race 10 to 14 and amazing race asia 1 to 3.|date=2009|publisher=Authorhouse|isbn=978-1-4490-1119-2|location=[Place of publication not identified]|oclc=620161660}}</ref>

In September 2016, a group of 7 men who are professionals in their own fields in football came together and formed Shah Alam Antlers F.C. (nickname Shah Alam Antlers or SAAFC).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.fourthofficial.com/2016/38887/shahalamantlers-how-sc-freiburg-is-fueling-a-mini-revolution-in-malaysian-football/|title=#ShahAlamAntlers: How SC Freiburg is fueling a mini revolution in Malaysian football {{!}} FourthOfficial.com|last=Sundaresan|first=Keeshaanan|website=www.fourthofficial.com|access-date=17 January 2017}}</ref> The club was formed as the founders were tired of the current football league system in Malaysia and wanted a revolution in a system that is old, unprofessional and politically corrupt.<ref name=":0" /> The current board also wants a club that puts the people of Shah Alam as their priority.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://semuanyabola.com/shah-alam-antlers-freiburg-kashima-sydney/|title=SHAH ALAM ANTLERS FC: GABUNGAN IDEA FREIBURG, KASHIMA & WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS|last=(no last name)|first=Avid|date=16 December 2017|website=www.semuanyabola.com|publisher=Semuanya BOLA Sdn Bhd|access-date=17 January 2017}}</ref> SAAFC is currently playing their home games at the Panasonic Stadium in Seksyen 21, Shah Alam. They are currently participating in the Klang Valley League and will be hoping to climb up the ranks. Although newly formed, SAAFC already has a club membership program for their fans, a feat most 'professional' clubs in the Malaysian League do not have.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> The club's motto is "All Unite For The City".

Apart from passed Stadium Shah Alam, there is Stadium Melawati or the Melawati Stadium, an indoor stadium that could accommodate 40,000 people in one time. Besides sports matches, this stadium had been used for several occasions such as the final concert of [[Akademi Fantasia]] and the Perhimpunan Pekerja 2008 held by the Dewan Pemuda [[Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party|PAS]]. The grandest occasion ever held in this stadium was the boxing finals of the [[1998 Commonwealth Games]] which saw Malaysian [[Sapok Biki]] winning a gold medal.

[[File:Shah alam circuit.jpg|thumb|240px|Shah Alam go-kart circuit]]
The Shah Alam Sports Complex also includes the Pusat Akuatik Darul Ehsan or the Darul Ehsan Aquatic Centre, a Go-Kart track located within the Stadium Shah Alam parking compound, as well as the Shah Alam Extreme Park located in Section 13.

Shah Alam hosted 2 events for the [[1998 Commonwealth Games]], road cycling and boxing.

===Recreation===
[[File:SACC Mall (241031).jpg|thumb|240px|SACC Mall|right]]
'''Uptown Shah Alam'''

Uptown Shah Alam is located in Section 24 near the [[Kemuning–Shah Alam Highway|LKSA highway]]. It is a very popular place for locals where it is more than just a [[flea market]]. There are food stalls and events such as concert and games every now and then.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.uptownshahalam.com.my/ |title=Welcome to Uptown Shah Alam |access-date=21 March 2011 |archive-date=23 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110223205029/http://www.uptownshahalam.com.my/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

'''Bon Odori'''
[[File:Bon Odori 2009.JPG|thumb|240px|Bon Odori 2009]]
[[Bon Odori]] is a yearly event held during [[Obon]]. It is celebrated as [[Japanese Buddhist]] custom to honour the departed (deceased) spirits of one's ancestors. In Malaysia, Bon Odori festivals are also celebrated in a smaller scale every year in [[Penang]] and at the Panasonic Sports Complex in Section 21, Shah Alam, Selangor. Held mainly to expose locals to a part of [[Japanese culture]], the festival provides the experience of a variety of Japanese food & drinks, art and dance. Celebrations in Malaysia, especially in the cities, tend to be more oriented towards culture than to its religious origins. Admission is free and this event is organised by The Japan Club of Kuala Lumpur, The Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur and The Embassy of Japan.

'''Wet World'''

Wet World is known as Malaysia's largest [[water theme park]] chain. It has three venues in Malaysia, strategically located at Wet World Shah Alam, Selangor; Wet World [[Batu Pahat]], [[Johor]]; and Wet World Air Panas, [[Pedas]], [[Negeri Sembilan]].

'''Shah Alam Lake Garden, Section 14'''

[[The Shah Alam Lake Garden]] (Malay: ''Taman Tasik Shah Alam'') is a 43-hectares public recreation lake garden that is located in Section 14. Designed by a renowned landscape architect Fumiaki Takano, it was Selangor's first public park when it was opened in 1985.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Nature |first1=Filed under |last2=Petaling |date=13 April 2017 |title=Taman Tasik Shah Alam |url=https://www.visitselangor.com/taman-tasik-shah-alam/ |access-date=7 February 2023 |website=Visit Selangor |language=en-US}}</ref> The lake consists of 3 man-made lakes (Central, West and East), each with its own unique features and characteristics. Several species of animals including peacocks, geese, storks and forest chickens are also reared at the lake.

The lake garden is a major attraction in the city and it is equipped with gazebos, a lakeside promenade, raised walkways that extend over the water, reflexology paths, jogging and cycling trails, event halls and children's playgrounds. In addition, there is a floating seafood restaurant, meandering footpaths and plenty of recreational water activities for families.