Nilai
Nilai is a city located in Seremban District, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, located close to the border with Selangor. It is the northern suburb within the Seremban metropolitan area, as well as part of the Greater Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area.
Nilai | |
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High-rise apartments in Nilai. | |
Nilai Location in Malaysia | |
| Coordinates: 2°49′N 101°48′E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Negeri Sembilan |
| District | Seremban |
| Luak | Sungai Ujong |
| Establishment | 1959 |
| Granted Municipal Status | 2002 |
| Government | |
| • Administered by | Seremban City Council |
| • Counsel | Dato' Hj. Abd. Halim b. Hj. Abd.Latif |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 38,612 |
Due to its proximity to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, it is a rapidly growing city. Nilai is almost halfway between the state capital Seremban and Kajang, Selangor, and lies on the railway linking these two cities. It is also the southern terminus of MSC Malaysia.
Development projects can be seen as one drive around Nilai. Some of Malaysia's most well-known colleges and two universities are located in Nilai: Nilai University, INTI International University, Manipal International University, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia and Islamic University College of Malaysia. As a result, the town is occupied by students from all over the world. Students from over 30 countries can be seen in Nilai.
Nilai has become a popular shopping town with the establishment of several major shopping malls such as Nilai 3 Wholesale Centre, Nilai Square, AEON Mall, Mydin, Giant Hypermarket and Lotus's. MesaMall is the newest addition, having been opened in 2017.