Kota Darul Ehsan Archway, Archway on the Kuala Lumpur–Selangor border, Malaysia

Kota Darul Ehsan Archway is a ceremonial gateway standing at the state border where Kuala Lumpur meets Selangor along Federal Route 2. The structure showcases Moorish architectural details with its prominent domes and is flanked by two decorative cannons on either side.

Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah of Selangor commissioned the arch on 1 February 1974 to mark the cession of Kuala Lumpur to the federal government. It cost RM4.2 million, was completed in 1981 and was opened by the same sultan on 3 January 1982.

The name Darul Ehsan means Abode of Sincerity in Arabic, reflecting deep Islamic roots in Malaysian architecture and identity. Visitors can see these influences directly in the Moorish dome shapes and decorative details that define the structure's appearance.

The archway sits directly along Federal Route 2 and is clearly visible from both directions for passing vehicles. Be cautious when stopping to view it, as it sits on an active roadway with regular traffic flow.

Kota Darul Ehsan is the biggest arch in Malaysia, not merely one of the largest in Southeast Asia. Its construction cost 4.2 million ringgit, and the design borrows from the Sultan Abdul Samad Building and the old National Palace as well as the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station.