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Article: Puchong's power points
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- July 3, 2009
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S.C. Cheah
New Straits Times
07-03-2009
Puchong's power points
Byline: S.C. Cheah
Edition: Main/Lifestyle
Section: Property
Column: Property eyes
JUST 25 years ago, Puchong in Selangor was known for its tin- mine quarry and rubber plantations. Then as development headed its way, it became known as the place for affordable housing.
Graduating up the scale followed shortly after, caused by the centrality of the location near Jalan Klang Lama, Bukit Jalil and Bandar Sunway as well as the advent of the Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong (LDP). These two factors alone fuelled demand for its residential units, which led to swift rises in property prices and subsequently, the offer of more high-end houses ...