Here's an interesting article about the various cool highlands in Malaysia. It has some interesting bits of history too about each of the highlands mentioned here starting with Bukit Fraser, Cameron Highlands, Penang Hill and Maxwell Hill (Bukit Larut).
Cool, cool hills
By Anwardi Jamil
19 May 2013
More than just a reprieve from the tropical heat, old hill stations are still charming and quaint, writes Anwardi Jamil
Fraser's Hill
Fraser's Hill holds sentimental value for me. In 1990, it was the location for a scene in the first telemovie I directed, Jelita Ku, starring Alice Woon and Connie Ahmad.
I returned to Fraser’s a few times for film shoots. The last time was for a couple of weeks in 1996 at the Gap Rest House to shoot the sitcom, Bukit Fraser, my version of Fawlty Towers.
The beautiful Tudor-designed Gap Rest House was ideal for the series which was based in the 60s and required a colonial hotel, lobby, restaurant and a beautiful English garden.
Today, Gap Rest House is in ruins. You can still view it if you stop by the Gap hanging bridge just before ascending Fraser’s Hill.
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Pahang Attracting More Tourist
Pahang to attract more tourists with better packages
By Roslina Mohamad
Wednesday May 5, 2010
KUANTAN: Pahang, which registered 10 million tourist arrivals last year, has targeted to attract 13.6 million tourists this year by offering better and suitable tour packages featuring the state's popular destinations and activities.
State Tourism, Arts and Heritage Committee chairman Datuk Shafiq Fauzan Sharif said there were efforts to upgrade current packages and design new ones to meet the needs of individuals and families.
"It will be a complete package including food, lodging, activities and places to go and it will be a concerted effort by the state government and industry players," he told reporters after chairing a dialogue with members of the Malaysian Association of Hotels Pahang chapter here yesterday.
The packages, he said, would include the state's 10 best tourism icons - Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands, Fraser's Hill, Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Centre, Kuala Lipis (historical and heritage town), Taman Negara, Tioman Island, Rompin (billfish sports fishing), Pekan (royal town) and Cherating (surfing paradise).
He also said Fraser's Hill was given a facelift recently costing RM24mil while RM500,000 had been set aside to develop Sungei Lembing, once dubbed the El Dorado of the East where the largest, longest and deepest subterranean mine in the world was once located. -- The Star
By Roslina Mohamad
Wednesday May 5, 2010
KUANTAN: Pahang, which registered 10 million tourist arrivals last year, has targeted to attract 13.6 million tourists this year by offering better and suitable tour packages featuring the state's popular destinations and activities.
State Tourism, Arts and Heritage Committee chairman Datuk Shafiq Fauzan Sharif said there were efforts to upgrade current packages and design new ones to meet the needs of individuals and families.
"It will be a complete package including food, lodging, activities and places to go and it will be a concerted effort by the state government and industry players," he told reporters after chairing a dialogue with members of the Malaysian Association of Hotels Pahang chapter here yesterday.
The packages, he said, would include the state's 10 best tourism icons - Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands, Fraser's Hill, Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Centre, Kuala Lipis (historical and heritage town), Taman Negara, Tioman Island, Rompin (billfish sports fishing), Pekan (royal town) and Cherating (surfing paradise).
He also said Fraser's Hill was given a facelift recently costing RM24mil while RM500,000 had been set aside to develop Sungei Lembing, once dubbed the El Dorado of the East where the largest, longest and deepest subterranean mine in the world was once located. -- The Star
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Fraser's Hill Development Halted
Pahang state exco rules out any new development in Fraser’s Hill
By Roslina Mohamad
Tuesday April 13, 2010
KUANTAN: No new land will be opened for development in Bukit Fraser, a popular highland resort in the state. The decision, made three weeks ago by the state executive council, is effective immediately.
Pahang Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob said the move was necessary to protect and preserve the natural setting of the highland, also known as "Little England".
However, the state government would still allow development that would add value to the current products, buildings or facilities, he added.
"We may entertain requests that will add value, such as a farm or hotel operators who plan to renovate or upgrade their premises," he told reporters after witnessing the signing of a memorandum of understanding at Bukit Gambang Resort here yesterday.
The MoU, between Bukit Fraser Development Corporation (the state’s tourism agency) and 20 tourism-related associations, is aimed at fostering better ties and networking.
Adnan, citing many examples where over-development could spoil the environment, said the state government would not want the same thing to happen to Bukit Fraser.
"Only 10% of Bukit Fraser has been developed and the rest of the highland will remain untouched," he added.
On developments in Cameron Highlands, another popular highland resort in the state, Adnan said the situation was still under control.
Conceding that there was land encroachment, and noting the poor sanitary and waste disposal system, he said the state government was working to overcome the problems.
"We are doing something about it. We can still mitigate the destruction that has occured in Cameron Highlands. It is not that serious," Adnan said.
On the second access route to Bukit Fraser that has yet to be opened to the public due to road defects and ongoing repair work over the past 11 years, Adnan clarified that it was not abandoned.
The works department was in the midst of repairing the route, he added. -- The Star
By Roslina Mohamad
Tuesday April 13, 2010
KUANTAN: No new land will be opened for development in Bukit Fraser, a popular highland resort in the state. The decision, made three weeks ago by the state executive council, is effective immediately.
Pahang Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob said the move was necessary to protect and preserve the natural setting of the highland, also known as "Little England".
However, the state government would still allow development that would add value to the current products, buildings or facilities, he added.
"We may entertain requests that will add value, such as a farm or hotel operators who plan to renovate or upgrade their premises," he told reporters after witnessing the signing of a memorandum of understanding at Bukit Gambang Resort here yesterday.
Old world charm: Fraser’s Hill’s clock tower, the town’s landmark is reminiscent of little village squares found in the English countryside.
The MoU, between Bukit Fraser Development Corporation (the state’s tourism agency) and 20 tourism-related associations, is aimed at fostering better ties and networking.
Adnan, citing many examples where over-development could spoil the environment, said the state government would not want the same thing to happen to Bukit Fraser.
"Only 10% of Bukit Fraser has been developed and the rest of the highland will remain untouched," he added.
On developments in Cameron Highlands, another popular highland resort in the state, Adnan said the situation was still under control.
Conceding that there was land encroachment, and noting the poor sanitary and waste disposal system, he said the state government was working to overcome the problems.
"We are doing something about it. We can still mitigate the destruction that has occured in Cameron Highlands. It is not that serious," Adnan said.
On the second access route to Bukit Fraser that has yet to be opened to the public due to road defects and ongoing repair work over the past 11 years, Adnan clarified that it was not abandoned.
The works department was in the midst of repairing the route, he added. -- The Star
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Kuala Kubu Baru Hiking
The Kutu challenge
Stories by Joleen LunJew
Saturday June 6, 2009
A day’s hike up Bukit Kutu in Kuala Kubu Baru will leave you exhausted, but happy.
A mountain a day to keep the doctor away? It’s just something I made up but having been sitting on my laurels for the past few months, I was beginning to feel a bit sluggish.
I jumped at the chance of heading to Bukit Kutu, Kuala Kubu Baru, when a friend posted the suggestion on Facebook. It’s so difficult to find like-minded people to climb with and I wasn’t too keen on joining big, organised groups.
Stories by Joleen LunJew
Saturday June 6, 2009
A day’s hike up Bukit Kutu in Kuala Kubu Baru will leave you exhausted, but happy.
A mountain a day to keep the doctor away? It’s just something I made up but having been sitting on my laurels for the past few months, I was beginning to feel a bit sluggish.
I jumped at the chance of heading to Bukit Kutu, Kuala Kubu Baru, when a friend posted the suggestion on Facebook. It’s so difficult to find like-minded people to climb with and I wasn’t too keen on joining big, organised groups.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Leave our hills alone
LURE of the hills (Culture Cul De Sac, Vestibule, StarMag, May 10) was an excellent read. It reminded me that places like Penang Hill, Maxwell Hill, Fraser’s Hill and Cameron Highlands were once famous, but are now ruined by over-building.
These are historical sites and part and parcel of our heritage. Among the four hills, Cameron Highlands has lost its shine for good and it can’t be salvaged. Hopefully, nature lovers will ensure the remaining three hills retain their old charms and historical buildings.
Two months ago, Human Resources Deputy Minister Senator Datuk Maznah Mazlan said that only nature lovers now visit Fraser’s Hill. Now what is wrong with that? That was the second time she made such a comment; the first was in 2008 when she was chairman of the Fraser’s Hill Development Board.
These are historical sites and part and parcel of our heritage. Among the four hills, Cameron Highlands has lost its shine for good and it can’t be salvaged. Hopefully, nature lovers will ensure the remaining three hills retain their old charms and historical buildings.
Two months ago, Human Resources Deputy Minister Senator Datuk Maznah Mazlan said that only nature lovers now visit Fraser’s Hill. Now what is wrong with that? That was the second time she made such a comment; the first was in 2008 when she was chairman of the Fraser’s Hill Development Board.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Bukit Fraser - Lure of the hills
Lure of the hills
Culture Cul De Sac
By Jacqueline Pereira
Sunday May 10, 2009
On a recent trip to Fraser's Hill, our columnist – who spent the first six years of her life there and then returned intermittently for holidays – discovers that the most important things always stay the same.
THE road is winding but the car seems to curve around familiar sharp corners. Half-way through the journey up to the hill station, the air-conditioning is turned off. Windows are wound down to let in the cool air.
The journey to Fraser's Hill is always the same. Thoughts turn to the past. On arrival, it seems as if nothing has changed.
The clock tower in the centre of town – just like the police station, health clinic and post office – has been there since 1919. The greens of the country's first golf course lie lush. The Tavern around the corner, though now empty and lifeless, is filled with memories of sparkling conviviality, drinks in hands, stirred with laughter.
Culture Cul De Sac
By Jacqueline Pereira
Sunday May 10, 2009
On a recent trip to Fraser's Hill, our columnist – who spent the first six years of her life there and then returned intermittently for holidays – discovers that the most important things always stay the same.
THE road is winding but the car seems to curve around familiar sharp corners. Half-way through the journey up to the hill station, the air-conditioning is turned off. Windows are wound down to let in the cool air.
The journey to Fraser's Hill is always the same. Thoughts turn to the past. On arrival, it seems as if nothing has changed.
The clock tower in the centre of town – just like the police station, health clinic and post office – has been there since 1919. The greens of the country's first golf course lie lush. The Tavern around the corner, though now empty and lifeless, is filled with memories of sparkling conviviality, drinks in hands, stirred with laughter.
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