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Bukit Melawati (Melawati Hill ) in Kuala Selangor
Sky Mirror Jetty Kuala Selangor
Perniagaan Hasil Laut Lai Hin
Perniagaan Hasil Laut Jin Xiang
Qun Hua Kuala Selangor Seafood
Kedai Makanan Laut Mei Wei
Sin Hai Ping Seafood Restaurant
Dangau Rimba Ikan Bakar
Warung Ibu Nasi Ambeng
Satay Hut Tanjong Karang
1989 Station Western & Grill
Restoran Aroma Ikan Bakar Jeram
Cafe And Other Restaurant
New Beggar's Delicious Restaurant
De Palma Eco Resort
Hotel Le-Shore Kuala Selangor
Sun Inns Hotel Pasir Penambang
Sun Inns Hotel Kuala Selangor
Kuala Selangor Boutique Hotel
OYO 822 Zande Motel
Weather Of Kuala Selangor
Getting To Kuala Selangor
Kuala Selangor Video Gallery
Bukit Melawati (Melawati Hill ) in Kuala Selangor
Lighthouse at Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor
History Of Bukit Melawati (Melawati Hill)
Bukit Melawati (Melawati Hill) at Kuala Selangor was the administrative center and stronghold of the Selangor Sultanate in the late 18th and early 19th century. A heavily fortified fort once stood on the summit. It was built during the reign of Sultan Ibrahim from 1782 to 1826 to fight against the Dutch. Selangor had been sucked into the struggle between the Dutct amd the ruler of Johor and Riau.
The fort fell to the Dutch in 1784, renamed it "Altingsburd Fort" after they did not hold it for long. Sultar Dutch governor-general. Butn Ibrahim recaptured the fort in January 1785 in a daring night attack with the aid of warrior from Pahang and mercenaries from Permatang. The victory was significant. It was the first time that a local Sulatn had been able to retake his fort from a foreign power.
In Bukit Melawati are found relics of the past, including the protective walls of the fort, the palace ground, a lighthouse, royal graves, seven walls, a flat stone used for beheading offenders, a 100-step ladder, a poisonous well and several cannons pointed at the moth of the Selangor River (Sungai Selangor). Bukit Melawati was designated a historical monument and historical site under Antiquities Act 1976 in 1977.
Bukit Melawati (Melawati Hill) As A Tourist Spot
Tourist Train at Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor
As a historical place, Bukit Melawati has several remnants from the past that appeal to those interested in its history. A few leftover cannons and foundation stones attract visitors here for their historical values of Bukit Melawati (or Melawati Hill). Apart from being a historical site, being at the top og the hill gives you an excellent panoramic view of Selangor coastline. You would be able to see the Straits Of Malacca on a clear day, or bask in the warmth of a sunset on a clear day, or bask in the warmth of a sunset on a calm evening. Some fishing settlements are within view as well.
Silver-Leafed Monkeys in Bukit Melawati.
Long-Tailed Macaques at Bukitc Melawati, Kuala Selangor.
The Hill of Melawati is also home to the Silver-Leafed Monkeys and Long-Tailed Macaques. You can purchase peanuts from vendors around the area at Bukit Melawati and feed the monkey. Although the Silver-Leafed Monkey are generally quite gentle, visitors are advised to be cautious with the Long-Tailed Macaques as they can be highly mischevious. Just be careful when feeding them as they are considered wild creatures and can be dangerous when provoked.
Batu Hampar (Execution Rock)
Batu Hampar or Execution Rock
Set at the center of Bukit Melawati entrance. It has a large boulder on top of it where the legend says that Batu Hampar is a site where traitors are beheaded.
Location Of New Moon Sighting (Baitulhilal)
Baitulhilal at Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor.
A simple latticed structure was constructed at Bukit Melawati for the purpose of sighting the "new moon" to determine the strat of Ramadan (the fasting month for Muslims), Syawal (end of fasting celebration for the Muslim) and Hari Raya Haji.
The Royal Mausoleum Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor.
The Royal Mausoleum was a burial ground for the first three Sultan Of Selangor.
Their family members were also laid to rest here.
Seven Wells Bukit Melawati
Seven Wells (Telaga Tujuh) at Bukit Melawati
Originally, there was a well which contain seven springs that were never dry even during the droughts. Now, only a few remain and the rest lay buried. Some visitors use water from the well to fulfill their vow.
Meriam Penggawa (Chief Cannon)
Meriam Penggawa (Chief Cannon) at Melawati Hill, Kuala Selangor.
A penggawa is the sultan's most trusted proctor. The cannon was brought to Jugra, Selangor's second capital, to be displayed there after it was discovered in 1966 in Sungai Buloh. However, it was said that the cannon "refused" to stay put and was brought here to guard the old sultans.
The Merian Penggawa is a sacred cannon and was said to explode on its own when a calamity is about to befall the Selangor Royal Family. Thus it is always wrapped in yellow clith to prevent it from blasting itself.
Poisoned Well Bukit Melawati
Poisoned Well (Perigi Beracun)
The well contains water poisoned from a mixture of latex itchy bamboo shoots. Poisoned Well was used to torture traitors where they were placed inside the well with the water level reaching their chin.
Basic Information Of Bukit Melawati
Tourist Train Operation Hours
Day: Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday
Tourist Train Service is closed on weekday. However, visitors can drive their own car (transport) to visit Bukit Melawati.
Majlis Daerah Kuala Selangor
Jalan Semarak, 45000 Kuala Selangor.
Photo : Bukit Melawati (Melawati Hill)
Historical Museum Of Kuala Selangor on Bukit Melawati
Cannons on Bukit Melawati (Melawati Hill) Kuala Selangor
View Of Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor.
Monkey and Cannon at Bukit Melawati.
View Of Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor.
Lighthouse at Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor
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Main Attractions in KUALA SELANGOR
Bukit Melawati (Melawati Hill)
Natural Park (Taman Alam Kuala Selangor)
Sri Shakti Dhevasthanam Temple
Kuala Selangor Nature Park
Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park
Sri Shakti Devasthanam Temple
Rainbow Sky Mirror Jetty
Sky Mirror Jetty Kuala Selangor
D Tour Kuala Selangor
Fun Life Kuala Selangor
Sky Mirror World Tour
Pasar Basah Pasir Penambang
168 Lock Siew Moy
Perniagaan Hasil Laut Lai Hin
Perniagaan Hasil Laut Hai Chan Heng
Perniagaan Hasil Laut Jin Xiang
Warong Soto Pasir Penambang
Nasa Jaya Tomyam Seafood
Mee Hiris China Muslim
Cendol Bakar Kuala Selangor
Dangau Rimba Ikan Bakar
Warung Ibu Nasi Ambeng
Satay Hut Tanjong Karang
1989 Station Western & Grill
Restoran Aroma Ikan Bakar Jeram
River View Seafood Restaurant
Qun Hua Kuala Selangor Seafood
Hai Ung Seafood Restaurant
Want To Eat Restaurant
Kuala Sungai Seafood Restaurant
Restoran Makanan Laut Bagan
Yang Ming Seafood Restaurant
Ah Chui Seafood Restaurant
Kedai Makanan Laut Mei Wei
Sin Hai Ping Seafood Restaurant
Cafe And Other Restaurant
New Beggar's Delicious Restaurant
De Palma Eco Resort
Hotel Le-Shore Kuala Selangor
Sun Inns Hotel Pasir Penambang
Sun Inns Hotel Kuala Selangor
Kuala Selangor Boutique Hotel
OYO 822 Zande Motel
Weather Of Kuala Selangor
Getting To Kuala Selangor
Kuala Selangor Video Gallery