Jalan Saloma, Kuala Lumpur
Jalan Saloma is a short, no-through road on the fringe of central Kuala Lumpur that sits immediately beside the Saloma Link pedestrian bridge and connects the Jalan Ampang / KLCC side to Jalan P. Ramlee on the Kampung Baru/KLCC edge of the city. Jalan Saloma functions largely as a local access road and pedestrian corridor rather than a through-traffic artery, which makes it quieter than the major thoroughfares nearby.1
What Jalan Saloma is like
Physically the street is short and urban — a mix of low-rise service buildings, a few commercial façades and the pedestrian connection to the Saloma Link (a sculptural footbridge). The road is mostly used for local vehicle access and deliveries; most visitors experience Jalan Saloma on foot when they walk to or from the Saloma Link and the KLCC precinct.1
Streets and neighbourhoods around Jalan Saloma
Jalan Saloma sits between two of Kuala Lumpur’s better-known corridors: Jalan Ampang to the south/west and Jalan P. Ramlee to the north/east. Immediately across the river and AKLEH (Ampang–Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway) is the Kampung Baru neighbourhood (with its network of lorongs such as Lorong Raja Muda Musa), while the KLCC towers and Jalan Pinang sit a short walk away. These neighbouring streets host major offices, hotels and high-end condos while Jalan Saloma itself remains compact and pedestrian-friendly.1
History: when the street and Saloma Link were built
The street itself follows old alignment patterns near Kampung Baru and Jalan Ampang, but what brought attention to the name recently was the construction of the Saloma Link — a contemporary pedestrian bridge designed to connect Kampung Baru with the KLCC/Ampang side. The Saloma Link is a 69-metre pedestrian and bicycle bridge inspired by traditional Malay motifs; it opened to the public in early 2020 after roughly two years of construction and has since become an Instagram-friendly landmark linking the two sides of the river.12
Jalan Saloma is most likely named after the late Puan Sri Datin Amar Salmah binti Ismail, wife of the legendary entertainer P. Ramlee. Going by the stage name of Saloma, she was awarded the title of Biduanita Pertama Negara, or First National Songstress, in 1978. She passed away at the age of 48 on 25 April, 1983, and the posthumously awarded the title of Puan Sri in 1990, when her late husband was posthumously awarded the Darjah Yang Mulia Setia Mahkota Malaysia, which carries the title of Tan Sri.
Interesting sights and nearby attractions
While Jalan Saloma itself is modest, the immediate vicinity contains several visitor attractions that make the area worth a stop:
- Saloma Link Bridge — the sculptural footbridge and photo spot sitting above AKLEH linking Kampung Baru to KLCC. 1
- Kampung Baru — a traditional Malay enclave of wooden houses, street food stalls and small shops a short walk from Jalan Saloma.6
- KLCC / Petronas Twin Towers precinct — shopping, parks and dining are just minutes away on foot via pedestrian routes and plazas.1
- Nearby boutique hotels and service residences along Jalan Ampang and Jalan Pinang that serve business and tourist visitors to KLCC.5
Real estate: prices and typical unit sizes (with dates)
Jalan Saloma sits at the edge of the KLCC micro-market — one of Kuala Lumpur’s priciest residential pockets. For comparative context, the wider Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur reported a median transacted price of around RM470 per sq ft (median transaction data for the territory) in the 12-month window reported by property portals (data covering Apr 2024–Mar 2025).4
By contrast, the KLCC precinct (the immediate central area beside Jalan Saloma) shows substantially higher pricing: iProperty’s transaction snapshot for KLCC (Apr 2024–Mar 2025) gives a median of about RM1,130 per sq ft — more than double the city median — reflecting the premium for skyline views and prime location near the Petronas Twin Towers.5
Luxury towers and serviced residences that are within short walking distance of Jalan Saloma (examples include Four Seasons Place and Le Nouvel on Jalan Ampang) show asking and transacted levels ranging from roughly RM2,500–RM3,000+ per sq ft for high-end units (listed and transacted values observed in 2025 listings and project pages). Units in this part of KL typically span:
- Smaller city condos and service suites: 700–1,100 sq ft (65–102 sq m).
- Typical 2–3 bedroom condos: 1,000–1,800 sq ft (93–167 sq m).
- Large luxury units / penthouses: 1,700 sq ft and above (158+ sq m), sometimes 3,000–5,800 sq ft for very large units in certain projects. 5
Putting that together — as of the 2024–2025 transaction window and 2025 listings — a typical 900 sq ft (84 sq m) condo in the immediate KLCC/Jalan Ampang area could list for roughly RM500–RM1,500 per sq ft depending on age, view and exact address; at RM1,100 psf that equates to about RM990,000 for 900 sq ft (approx. RM per sq ft and totals vary with market movements). Rental yields in Malaysia and KL have been reported with national/urban averages around mid single-digits in percentage terms (gross yield trends Q1 2025 ≈ 5% nationally), though central KL can see lower gross yields because of high capital values.510
Transport and accessibility
Jalan Saloma is highly walkable to several rail options in central KL. The nearest rail stops for different systems are typically:
- Kampung Baru LRT — short walk across the link toward Kampung Baru (often cited as the closest LRT stop for the Saloma Link area).3
- KLCC / KLCC East (MRT) — a short walk toward the KLCC precinct and Suria KLCC; many visitors use KLCC station to reach the Twin Towers and then walk via the pedestrian network. 3
- Bukit Nanas Monorail — about a 10–15 minute walk depending on your route across the city center and footpaths. 3
Several RapidKL bus lines also stop around KLCC and Jalan Ampang; for short sightseeing trips the Saloma Link itself has become a preferred pedestrian route between the Kampung Baru food streets and the malls of KLCC.8
Fun facts
• The Saloma Link’s sculptural design was inspired by the sireh junjung (a traditional ceremonial arrangement) and is meant to symbolically connect the “old” Kampung Baru with the “new” KLCC skyline. The bridge has quickly become a popular evening photo spot thanks to its lighting and city views.111
• Although Jalan Saloma is tiny as a road, its prominence grew largely because of the adjacent bridge — many visitors now first learn the name from “Saloma Link” rather than the road itself.6
Quick Facts
Location: Jalan Saloma, central Kuala Lumpur (adjacent to Jalan Ampang and Jalan P. Ramlee).
Nearby landmark: Saloma Link (69 metres long), pedestrian bridge connecting Kampung Baru and KLCC.
Opened: Saloma Link opened to the public in early 2020.
Nearest rail: Kampung Baru LRT, KLCC LRT / MRT, Bukit Nanas Monorail (walkable).
Real estate context (Apr 2024–Mar 2025 & 2025 listings): KL median ~RM470/psf; KLCC median ~RM1,130/psf; luxury towers often RM2,500–RM3,000+/psf (examples from 2025 listings).
Typical unit sizes nearby: ~700–1,800 sq ft (65–167 sq m); luxury units larger (1,700+ sq ft / 158+ sq m).
References
- Saloma Link — Wikipedia.
- "4 Facts About the Saloma Link" — AirAsia Explore blog (Saloma Link overview and opening).
- Moovit — public transit directions and nearest stations for Jalan Saloma / Saloma Link.
- iProperty — Kuala Lumpur median transacted price and price per sq ft (transaction data).
- iProperty — KLCC residential transaction prices (median RM per sq ft Apr 2024–Mar 2025).
- Malaysian Flavours — Saloma Link background and opening notes.
- Le Nouvel (Jalan Ampang) — project listing and unit sizes / psf examples.
- Moovit — Saloma Bridge / Saloma Link transit and bus lines.
- Four Seasons Place — example premium project near Jalan Ampang / KLCC (psf data from listings).
- Global Property Guide — rental yield trends (Q1 2025).
Jalan Saloma is most likely named after the late Puan Sri Datin Amar Salmah binti Ismail, wife of the legendary entertainer P. Ramlee. Going by the stage name of Saloma, she was awarded the title of Biduanita Pertama Negara, or First National Songstress, in 1978. She passed away at the age of 48 on 25 April, 1983, and was posthumously awarded the title of Puan Sri in 1990, when her late husband was posthumously awarded the Darjah Yang Mulia Setia Mahkota Malaysia, which carries the title of Tan Sri. The road was named after her because, purportedly, she was buried at the nearby Malay cemetery.
Map of Jalan Saloma, Kuala Lumpur
Sights along Jalan Saloma
- Menara Public Bank (GPS: 3.16008, 101.71)
- Saloma Link (GPS: 3.16104, 101.70816)
Jalan Saloma, Kuala Lumpur (14 June 2017)
Jalan Saloma road sign (14 June, 2017)
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