Tanjung Malim, Perak

Tanjung Malim (GPS: 3.70564, 101.50431) is a town in Perak, right on the border with Selangor. Located along Sungai Bernam, the town is said to have been established by Penghulu Datuk Mustapha Raja Kamala, of Rawa descent from Acheh, Sumatra.¹

The name Tanjung Malim was given by the British in the 19th century. Before that, the area comprised a few riverside settlements such as Kampung Kubu, Kampung Jambu and Kampung Bugis. The area is said to have been settled since the beginning of the 18th century by the Bugis that travelled up the Bernam river. The area was called by different names in its early stage, among them Tanjong Jambu and Kampung Kubu.

The Sultanate of Selangor is said to have been established in 1766 when a Bugis nobleman was crowned Sultan Salahuddin Shah by the Sultan of Perak, Mahmud Shah.

In addition to being a town, Tanjung Malim is also a county (mukim). Towns within the county of Tanjung Malim includes Behrang, Behrang Ulu, Bernam Jaya, Kampung Kelawar, Proton City, Slim River, Sungkai and Trolak.

Map of Tanjung Malim

Sights in Tanjung Malim

Transport Stations in Tanjung Malim

Amenities in Tanjung Malim

Petrol Stations in Tanjung Malim

Schools in Tanjung Malim

Going to Tanjung Malim

By Car
If you are driving to Tanjung Malim, take the North South Expressway Northern Route (E1) to the Tanjung Malim Interchange (Exit 121) on the Selangor side of the border.

By Bus There are long distance buses from major towns in Peninsular Malaysia to Tanjung Malim. The buses terminate at the Tanjung Malim Bus Station.

Tanjung Malim is on the Map of towns in Perak

References

Back to Perak mainpage; list of Towns in Perak and Towns in Malaysia

 Latest updates on Penang Travel Tips