From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Taman OUG
Taman OUG
Taman OUG or OUG is a main township in Kuala Lumpur, If one is keen they can go to Kelab OUG (OUG Club)
Malaysia. Situated mainly atop a hill, this township is lo- for swimming and tennis activities. There are 2 basket-
cated in Jalan Klang Lama and was opened in the mid of ball courts, one of which is located just opposite the Hup
1970s. OUG stands for Overseas Union Garden. It is also Kee Restaurant. For badminton enthusiasts, SJK (C) Yoke
known as Taman Overseas Union, in Malay. Nam, a primary school on Jalan Hujan Emas 6 provides
a 5-court capacity hall for rent from 6pm to midnight, 6
Places of interest days a week, excluding Sundays. For cyber gamers, there
are also numerous cybercafes scattered around OUG.
Just down the hill lies Plaza OUG (also known formerly by There is also a woodball course directly opposite the
the name of Plaza Kimisawa and then, followed by Yao- MCA hall.
han). It has undergone through a few ownerships and
modifications, with the most recent one being Parkson
Grand. One can climb the hill and have a grandiose view
Shopping Malls
of the whole garden. The Pearl Point Shopping Mall, Central Plaza, and OUG
The residential roads here used to be in numbers Plaza are the shopping highlights within the radius of Ta-
(Jalan 1 to 40). However the local authorities decided to man OUG. They are strategically located at the junction
rename them to Hujan Emas (golden rain), Hujan Abu, between Jalan Klang Lama and the main entrance con-
Hujan Batu, Hujan Gerimis, Hujan Manik, Hujan Bubuk necting to Taman OUG. Through the slip roads which re-
and so on. On Thursday nights, there is a night market cently opened, the residents can also get to Endah Parade
(pasar malam) selling various hawker food, affordable much faster. Within 10 to 15 minutes drive from Taman
apparels, decorations, daily usage items and toys. OUG is the much popular Mid Valley Megamall and The
Gardens (Kuala Lumpur) shopping malls.
Recent developments
As of 2006, roads connecting OUG to Bukit Jalil and Sri
Major Neighbouring Districts
Petaling have opened, after several years of having the Two of the best-known neighbouring districts of Taman
project delayed. These new stretch of roads reduced the OUG are Sri Petaling and Bukit Jalil suburbs. Bukit Jalil is
traveling time of at least 10–15 minutes. In the past, to where the Technology Park Malaysia is located and many
get to either Sri Petaling or Bukit Jalil, one needs to pass well-known IT companies are headquartered there. Also,
through the neighbouring residential area Happy Gar- the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, which hosted the 1998
den. There are rows of shop lots in OUG. Some of the Commonwealth Games is also located here. Furthermore,
shops in OUG are Kin San Kopitiam, 7-Eleven, Guardian Taman OUG is located at a strategic location that it is very
Pharmacy, Kedai Gunting OUG, Restaurant New Sun Ho convenient to travel to many of the most well-known
(coffee shop, Simon Poon Agency(General Insurance), cities, towns, townships and suburbs within the Kuala
Wow Wow Pets Shop, Caring Pharmacy and Kedai Runcit Lumpur City Centre. It is roughly about 10 minutes casual
Wah Lian. drive away (via putrajaya highway) to the Golden Trian-
The surrounding area which Plaza OUG and Central gle of KL where most of the happenings takes place, as
Plaza are located in has seen the mushrooming of eater- well as to either major cities such as Subang Jaya or Pe-
ies and nightlife activities. Most notable is Citrus Park taling Jaya. Also, the KESAS Highway is linked to the exit
whereby Station 1 Cafe, Nando’s, Secret Recipe, etc con- of Taman OUG which makes it even more convenient if
gregates in. you wish to travel to the outskirts of KL city such as Pu-
trajaya, Puchong, Shah Alam from Taman OUG.
Places of sports and leisure
The MCA hall is popular for tai chi exercise. On certain
nights, dance classes are also conducted inside the hall.
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