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Forest Research Institute Malaysia, Selangor

Forest Research Institute MalaysiaForest Research Institute Malaysia (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute Malaysia (GPS: 3.23486, 101.62984) or FRIM is the agency under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment that looks into the management and use of forest resources. The institute manages a 486-hectare forest park in Kepong, 16 km to the northeast of Kuala Lumpur.

The Forest Research Institute Malaysia traces its history to 1926, when the Chief Conservator of Forest, Mr G.M. Cubitt requested Mr. F.W. Foxworthy to set up a forest research unit. Foxworthy selected the site in northern Kepong.

The first batch of experimental plantation involving lowland hardwood forest species such as the Dipterocarp was conducted in 1928. By the early 1930's, the plantation established by the institute has grown to 125 hectares. By the time Malaya gained independence, the institute had some 220 hectares of forested plantation comprising 201 species of Dipterocarp trees and 168 species of non-Dipterocarp trees.

Today the Forest Research Institute Malaysia is a place where the general public can get to know more about the tropical rain forest and its trees. There are recreational activities at the protected forest including various sports and mountain biking.

The road leading to the Forest Research Institute Malaysia is named Jalan Foxworthy in honour of its founder.

Forest Research Institute MalaysiaMy wife and I at FRIM (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaThe forest at FRIM (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaThe forest at FRIM (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaStage at FRIM (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaPath into the forest (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaPhoto at FRIM forest area (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaSteam through the forest at FRIM (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaSteam through the forest at FRIM (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaSteam through the forest at FRIM (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaWater cascading down at FRIM (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaEnjoying FRIM together (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaEnjoying FRIM together (17 June, 2017)

360° View of Forest Research Institute Malaysia on Google Maps Street View

Entering the Federal Research Institute Malaysia.

How to reach the Federal Research Institute Malaysia

Take Jalan Ipoh (Federal Route 1) north out of Kuala Lumpur. At the interchange with the Middle Ring Road 2 (Federal Route 28), exit left towards Kepong. Go along the Middle Ring Road 2 and exit at the interchange with the Selayang-Kepong Highway on your right. Turn in, and at the second junction, turn left to Jalan Ehsan Utama. Then turn right to Jalan Foxworthy (aka Jalan FRI Kepong) and go along it until you reach the institute.

Forest Research Institute MalaysiaMap & Guide of Forest Research Institute Malaysia (17 June, 2017)

Fees

Admission fee for Malaysians to the Forest Research Institute Malaysia area, as of June 2017, is RM1.05 (adult) and free for children under the age of 12 as well as students wearing school uniform. Admission fee for non Malaysians is RM5.30 (adult) and RM1.05 for children under the age of 12 as well as students wearing school uniforms.

Admission fee for cars is RM5.30 each and for motorcycles RM3.20 each. The admission for DSLR cameras is RM5.30. The forest park also charges RM106 for wedding shooting pacakge.

Forest Research Institute MalaysiaForest Research Institute Malaysia wood lamination workshop (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaFire Protection Laboratory, FRIM (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaMasjid Jamek FRIM (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaFRIM Bookstore (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaPond at FRIM (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaPond at FRIM (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaVisitors coming to FRIM for recreational activities (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaSekolah Agama Rakyat (religious school) at FRIM (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaTaska Permata (kindergarten) at FRIM (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaFootball field at FRIM (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaBahagian Latihan Perhutanan, FRIM (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaDewan Alwy, FRIM (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaPusat HTD, FRIM (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaRoad through the forest park of FRIM (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaDipterocarp Arboretum at the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaNon-Dipterocarp Arboretum, Forest Research Institute Malaysia (17 June, 2017)


Terengganu House

Terengganu House is a restored Malay house that is believed to be over a hundred years old. It was originally located at Pulau Rusa in Kuala Terengganu, and was relocated to FRIM grounds in 1987. The house was built in the Rumah Tiang Dua Belas style. The house comprises a main house or rumah ibu, which is used for social ceremonies as well as a sleeping area of unmarried members of the family. There is a verandah, or serambi, at the front side of the house, where the host entertain visiting guests.

Forest Research Institute MalaysiaTerengganu House, a Rumah Tiang Dua Belas type restored Malay house at FRIM (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaTerengganu House, FRIM (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaEntrance to Terengganu House (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaEntrance to Terengganu House (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaInterior of Terengganu House (17 June, 2017)


Forest Research Institute MalaysiaAnother view of Terengganu House (17 June, 2017)

Forest Research Institute Malaysia is on the map of Kepong

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