Yes, just saw the news. And although I'm not a Selangor native, I have a very soft spot for Subang Jaya. After my SPM, my first job was at Toys R Us, Subang Parade. I remember the first time I walked into Parade. Wahhh, such a nice, big mall. Got water fountains, Parkson and Grandy's (or was it White Castle?).
Then I got into uni and the Matriculation Centre was at... SS15 Subang! Ended up two semesters there. (altho one semester I squatted at the KPP Suny/Buffalo hostels with my friends.)
I actually had the time of my life lah. Parade was always THE lepak place, especially after Solat Jumaat. Played video games at the shop houses. And of course makan and lepak at the famous stalls. Was when I discovered all the Kelantan/Thai type food. Never heard of Nasi Goreng Pattaya, Telur Bistik etc before coming to KL.
And yes, also lepaked at the stalls with one nasi goreng cina and sirap to watch wrestling for 3 hours straight!
To go to KL, we had to take the Sri Jaya bus. No 252 if I'm not mistaken, and we usually got off at Kotaraya. Lupa harga ticket tho.
And decades later, Subang Jaya is still our regular go-to place. Less hectic to buy groceries and have a nice meal at Parade/Empire. USJ too has some cool places, although some have closed down in recent times.
Congrats, Bandaraya Subang Jaya!
