Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

The Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur is an administrative region established in 1974, separate from the surrounding states of Malaysia. It includes the capital city, Kuala Lumpur, serving as the country's political, economic, and cultural hub. Governed directly by the federal government, it functions as a unique territory with its own local authorities responsible for urban planning, transportation, and public services. The territory's status emphasizes its importance as Malaysia’s primary city, while remaining administratively distinct from the neighboring state of Selangor.