RKAT Kem Paya Jaras — What You Need to Know Before You Go

RKAT Kem Paya Jaras in Shah Alam is a military-run camp with strict access. Here's what you need to know before making the trip out to Paya Jaras.

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By Mike the ExplorerMay 3, 20260 comments

RKAT Kem Paya Jaras — What You Need to Know Before You Go

The Vibe

Straight up — this is a military family camp. RKAT stands for Rumah Keluarga Angkatan Tentera, which means it's run by and primarily for the Malaysian Armed Forces community. If you're rolling in hoping to pitch a tent under the stars like a regular campsite, you need to know that access here is controlled and not open to the general public the way your typical recreational forest is.

From what people are saying, the place is also used for events — weddings and functions have been held here. So the