Setapak Central

Setapak is a mukim in Gombak District, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Formerly a tin-mining and rubber-growing area, in Malay tapak means 'step' so Setapak means 'one step', probably referring to the close proximity of the suburb to Kuala Lumpur. Another explanation of the origin of its name traces to its historical roots.

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, abbreviated TARUMT, is a non-profit, private university in Malaysia. Named after the country's first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, the school was founded in 1969 as Tunku Abdul Rahman College (or TAR College) by the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA). On 2 May 2013, it officially became a university college, known as Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC). On 12 April 2022, TAR UC was upgraded to a full-fledged university and renamed as Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT). TARUMT is one of the largest and oldest institutions of higher learning in Malaysia with more than 220,000 students having passed through its doors. TARUMT's main campus covers 171 acres (69 ha) at Jalan Genting Kelang in Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur. The university also has five branches across Malaysia, in the states of Penang, Perak, Johor, Pahang and Sabah. The first branch campus, in Penang, began at a temporary location in 1994 before moving to Tanjung Bungah five years later. The second and third branch campuses were founded in Kampar, Perak and Johor in 1998, and the Pahang faculty branch was established in 1999. The Sabah faculty branch was founded in 2002 in Sabah, East Malaysia. The university has a student population of over 28,000, including international students from 24 countries including China, Hong Kong, Mauritius, Papua New Guinea, India, Algeria, Brunei, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Pakistan, United Kingdom, Syria and Yemen etc. Over 50 years since its inception, TARUMT has produced more than 220,000 alumni. TARUMT is the only institution in the world to conduct the Internally Assessed ACCA Fundamentals programme, and the only institution in Malaysia to be granted the Graduate Gateway status by the Chartered Institute of Marketing. TARUMT obtained SETARA 5-Star rating for the year 2018/2019 by the Ministry of Higher Education, in its inaugural participation.

TAR EC College, abbreviated as TAR EC, is a non-profit, private early childhood education college in Malaysia, registered with Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). It is located in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, adjacent to Tunku Abdul Rahman University College Kuala Lumpur Main Campus. The institute was established in 1993 and was the only private and non-profit institution of higher learning, concentrating solely on pre-school teachers’ training in Malaysia. Over the past 19 years, more than 2,500 pre-school teachers have graduated from the institute. On 1 November 2015, TAR EC College signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with National Pingtung University (NPTU), Taiwan to allow graduates from early childhood education further studies in this university.The institute also have partnership with professional bodies such as Early Childhood Care and Education Council and Association of Professional Early Childhood Educators Malaysia.

VTAR Institute, abbreviated as VTAR, is a private vocational college located at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. VTAR Institute was formerly known as Institute Jayadiri which was founded in 1992 as a community project of Koperasi Jayadiri Malaysia Berhad and conducts its classes in some shoplots in Old Klang Road. Then in 2000 Institute Jayadiri was relocated to Wisma MCA and renamed Kojadi Institute. In 2014, the President of MCA approved the relocation of Kojadi Institute to Tunku Abdul Rahman University College in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur in the hope that this new premise will have a more conducive environment for the students. VTAR is the first private institute in Malaysia received the approval from Energy Commission (ST) to offer Wireman Course (PW2). In 2011, VTAR was rated 4 star rating from Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK).On 17 March 2015, VTAR signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with TransWorld University (TWU), Taiwan to allow graduates from Beauty Therapy or Hairdressing further studies in this university.On 27 September 2019, VTAR is an approved UK's Highfield Qualifications training centre.

Taman P. Ramlee (formerly Taman Furlong) is a township located in the suburb of Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. The P. Ramlee Memorial is located here.

Zaid bin Haritsah Mosque or Masjid Zaid bin Haritsah formerly known as Masjid Jamek Sungai Mulia is a mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This mosque is located at kilometre 8 of Jalan Gombak and it was opened on 1991.

Chong Hwa National Type Secondary School (吉隆坡中华国民型华文中学) is a Chinese vernacular secondary school located at Jalan Gombak, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur.

Tinggi Setapak National Secondary School (Malay: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tinggi Setapak) is a national secondary school in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Established in 1955, it is an all-boys school, with the exception of the coed Sixth Form. When first established, it was located in High Street, Kuala Lumpur (hence its name), before moving to its current location in Setapak in 1963. The school is active in the sports arena, especially in the inter-school hockey championships.

Kampung Sungai Mulia or simply Sungai Mulia is a village located along the 4th Mile Jalan Gombak. It is located in the town of Gombak on the Kuala Lumpur side. Neighbouring places are Kampung Kerdas, Kampung Padang Balang, and Taman Setapak.

Wangsa Maju is a township and a constituency in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This area is surrounded by Setapak, Taman Melati and Gombak district in Selangor. Wangsa Maju is one of the largest townships in Kuala Lumpur and consists of many sections — Section 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 10.

Taman Keramat is a township in Ulu Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. This township is located between Kampung Datuk Keramat, Keramat Wangsa and Setiawangsa in Kuala Lumpur side. Keramat is served by two light rail transit stations (the Jelatek and Setiawangsa stations) as part of the Kelana Jaya Line. Taman Keramat is divided into 5 areas, which is: Taman Lembah Keramat (AU5) Taman Keramat Tengah (AU4) Taman Desa Keramat (AU3) Taman Keramat AU2 Taman Keramat Permai (AU1)

Kampung Padang Balang or Padang Balang is the oldest surviving traditional village in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was circumferenced by Gombak Road, Jalan Kampung Bandar Dalam, Duta–Ulu Klang Expressway (DUKE), Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2 and Gombak River.