“If we were meant to stay in one place we’d have roots instead of feet…” – Rachel Wolchin
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| (A mural on the wall at Bukit Malawati) |
Based on historical records, Kuala Selangor has had residential settlements since the early 16th century AD. These places were under the rule of the Malacca Empire and then under the Johor Empire. However, at the end of the 17th century, the Bugis took control of these places. Raja Lumu, the son of Raja Bugis was appointed the first Raja of Selangor. Since then, Kuala Selangor has been the center of government of the State of Selangor until 1857. Then the government has moved to Jugra and then to Klang. Nevertheless, Kuala Selangor continues to play an important role in the history of the State of Selangor where it had several times became a battlefield involving the Dutch and subsequently the British.
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| (A lighthouse welcoming visitors) |
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| (Attractions in Bukit Malawati) |
According to history, Bukit Malawati was once conquered by the Dutch from the hands of Sultan Ibrahim in July 1784. A year later, on 28 January 1785, Sultan Ibrahim with the help of his brother Dato' Penggawa Permatang Mahabijaya and Bendahara Abd. Majid Pahang, chased out the Dutch in one night. The attack which started after Isyak prayer has succeeded in capturing this hill at dawn.
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| (Ticket counter and opening hours) |
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| (Reasonably priced tickets) |
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| (Early passengers to ride the tram) |
Bukit Malawati was designated a historical site under Antiquities Act 1976. Apart from being a historical site, being at the top of the hill gives an excellent panoramic view of Selangor coastline. During our visit to Bukit Malawati, we managed to visit the historical relics from the past and some other attractions around the area.
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| (New signage for photo shoot) |
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| (Dried-up waterfalls) |
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| (We were the first to ride up) |
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| (Met a group of ladies on their way down) |
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