Jalan Salleh, Kuala Lumpur
Jalan Salleh is a short, traditional street in the heart of Kampung Baru, a Malay enclave within central Kuala Lumpur. The road provides a direct connection between Jalan Tun Razak to the east and Jalan Haji Zainuddin to the west, acting as a quiet residential and service lane tucked beneath the city's skyline.1
Overview — how the street feels
Jalan Salleh is narrow and tree-lined in stretches, with a mix of older single- and double-storey kampung houses, small shops and a few low-rise flats. The immediate streetscape is intimate — visitors notice low traffic, local food vendors in the mornings, motorbikes weaving through, and a contrast between traditional Malay architecture and the modern towers visible beyond Kampung Baru's boundary.1
Streets and connections around Jalan Salleh
From Jalan Salleh you can reach a network of local roads and lanes in Kampung Baru: Jalan Haji Zainuddin to the west, Jalan Raja Uda and Jalan Raja Abdullah to the north, and the major arterial Jalan Tun Razak to the east. These connections make Jalan Salleh handy for short local walks and for accessing city routes toward KLCC and Bukit Bintang.1
History and background
Kampung Baru was established as a Malay reserve in the early 20th century and has kept much of its village character despite surrounding urban development. While there is no single authoritative online record that dates the exact day Jalan Salleh was laid (local municipal archives hold the most precise records), the street evolved with Kampung Baru's growth as residential plots and service lanes in the mid-1900s. The area has long been valued as one of the city's oldest Malay enclaves, which makes streets like Jalan Salleh culturally significant even as redevelopment pressures mount.1
Interesting sights and nearby attractions
Although Jalan Salleh itself is quiet, it is within easy walking distance of notable Kampung Baru landmarks and visitor attractions including:
- Traditional food stalls and kopitiams offering Malay breakfast favourites and local snacks.
- Heritage shophouses and a few photogenic painted houses that attract photographers and cultural walkers. These are typical of Kampung Baru's small-scale village aesthetic.
- Quick pedestrian access to larger city sights — the KL skyline, KLCC Park and Jalan Sultan Ismail are a short ride away.
For rail access, Kampung Baru LRT (Kelana Jaya Line) and nearby MRT/Ampang Park options are within a short walk or one stop by feeder transport, making the street easy to reach for visitors exploring central Kuala Lumpur.2
Real estate snapshot (prices & sizes — 2025 figures)
Property values in Kampung Baru are notably varied because the locality contains everything from older flats and service residences to rare landed plots and redevelopment sites. Current market listings in 2025 provide useful price markers: some service apartments in Kampung Baru were listed around RM 820,000 for ~805–835 sqft (≈74.8–77.6 sq m), or roughly RM 1,018–1,037 per sq ft, while established residences like Residensi RAH show lower-average per-sqft sale values near RM 516 per sq ft on recent market summaries.35
Typical size examples (2025 price context):
- Small apartment — 800 sq ft (≈74.32 sq m): estimated market value ~RM 412,800 — RM 820,000 (range reflects older block averages to newer service-residence listings).35
- Medium unit — 1,200 sq ft (≈111.48 sq m): estimated market value ~RM 619,200 — RM 1,230,000, with rental listings commonly around RM 2,200–RM 3,000/month for comparable units in July–Aug 2025.34
- Landed / larger plot — 3,713 sq ft (≈344.95 sq m): listed land or rare landed units in Kampung Baru command multi-hundred-thousand to multi-million ringgit prices depending on exact parcel and development potential.7
Rental examples: mid-sized 1,200 sq ft flats in Kampung Baru were commonly advertised around RM 2,200–RM 3,000 per month in mid-2025; a RM2,200/month rent on a unit that might be valued at RM 619,200 (lower psf example) implies a gross rental yield of about 4.3% per year, while the same rent against a higher priced unit (≈RM 1,230,000) yields ≈2.2% per year — illustrating how yields change across the market.45
Transit & access
The nearest rail access points for Jalan Salleh and the Kampung Baru neighbourhood are:
- Kampung Baru LRT (Kelana Jaya Line) — on Jalan Haji Hassan Salleh, within a short walk for many parts of Kampung Baru. This station provides quick access across the city via the Kelana Jaya Line.2
- Nearby MRT and LRT interchanges and several bus stops provide additional access; walking to Ampang Park (MRT/LRT interchange area) and nearby central stops is feasible depending on your start point in Kampung Baru.6
Fun facts & local colour
- Village inside the city: Kampung Baru — and small streets like Jalan Salleh — are frequently described as a “village” tucked beneath Kuala Lumpur's skyscrapers, making it one of the city’s most photographable contrasts between old and new.1
- Street food windows: the early mornings and late evenings near Jalan Salleh are when local food vendors and hawkers are most active — great for food-touring visitors.
- Rare land value: small landed plots in Kampung Baru remain some of the city's most valuable per-parcel sites because redevelopment potential near KLCC is high, which is why even narrow streets attract developer interest.7
Practical tips for visitors
Wear comfortable shoes for walking — the lanes are narrow and often shaded. Respect private property (many houses are still family homes). If you're photographing, ask permission for close-up shots of people or private homes.
Quick Facts
Location: Kampung Baru, central Kuala Lumpur.
Connections: Links Jalan Tun Razak to Jalan Haji Zainuddin.
Transit: Short walk to Kampung Baru LRT (Kelana Jaya Line); additional nearby MRT/LRT options.
Typical unit sizes: 800–1,200 sq ft (≈74–111 sq m) for flats; landed parcels vary widely.
2025 price examples: small apartments ~RM 412k–RM 820k (800 sq ft); medium units ~RM 619k–RM 1.23M (1,200 sq ft); rentals ~RM 2.2k–RM 3k/month for 1,200 sq ft units (mid-2025).
References
- Kampung Baru — general history and overview.
- Kampung Baru LRT station (Kelana Jaya Line) — station details and location.
- Recent sale listings and per-sqft examples for Kampung Baru (PropertyGuru, 2025).
- Rental listings in Kampung Baru (PropertyGuru, mid-2025).
- EdgeProp market summary (Residensi RAH sale/rent psf figures).
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