The origin of the name "Selangor" is lost in history, although some sources claim the name refers to the Malay word "langau", a large fly or blowfly that may be found in the marshes along the Selangor River in the state's northwest.
The origin of the name "Selangor" is lost in history, and there are many suggestions for its origin. Some sources claim the name refers to the Malay word "langau", a large fly or blowfly that may be found in the marshes along the Selangor River in the state's northwest.