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Kuala Selangor
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Kuala Selangor is a town in Selangor State.

Literally, Kuala means rivermouth in the Malay language, and thus this is a small
town where the Selangor River (Sungai Selangor) meets the sea. It was the old royal
capital of Selangor prior to moving to Klang, and nally to Kuala Lumpur.

This small town was conquered by the Dutch when they invaded Selangor in 1784. It
is located well off the normal tourism route and hence, still maintains its traditional
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Visitors can board Selangor Bus
No. 100 from Medan Pasar Bus
Hub in Kuala Lumpur. The bus
departs half-hourly from KL
between 6.30am and 7.30pm, and Booknow
takes 2 hours (++) to reach the
bus terminal at Bandar Malawati,
Kuala Selangor. (The last bus for
the return trip from Kuala
Selangor to KL is at 7.00pm) The
one-way fare is RM9.00.

Alternative method is to take any

bus to Klang from KL (high bus
service frequency rate). From Bus No. 100 to Kuala Selangor
Klang, take the Cityliner bus to
Kuala Selangor/Bandar Malawati.

Directions to Medan Pasar Bus Hub [2] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medan_Pasar_

bus_hub): The bus hub is about 100m north of Central Market. From Masjid Jamek
LRT, walk 100m southeast along Jln Tun Perak before turning right into Lebuh
Ampang. After walking another 100m, you will see the bus shelter next to a grey
"clock tower" in the small square. While many buses stop on the southside of the
square, the red Selangor buses, which also hav SELANGOR written on them, are
north (December 2014). Took Selangor bus no 100. This bus route started from
Medan Pasar Bus Hub- Jalan Ipoh - Kepong - Kepong Sentral - Sungai Buloh -
Kuang - Ijok - Bukit Rotan - Kuala Selangor. As 2017, it cost RM9.00 from Medan
Pasar to Kuala Selangor.

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Directions from Bandar Malawati Bus Terminal: The terminal is in Bandar

Malawati, which is about 1km southeast of the town centre. You can then take a RM5
taxi ride / local bus to the town centre of Kuala Selangor (alternatively you can take a
15-20min walk). [The bus terminal is also served by Cityliner buses from Klang]

By taxi
Its a one hour journey by cab. The cab might also not be able to pick up a passenger
on the way back, so expect fares to be high. For comparison, the distance from KL to
KLIA is about 80km and a one hour journey. Taxis typically want RM 70 for a trip to
the airport. So you would expect something similar, or higher for this trip. You might
be able to negotiate a good deal if you book the taxi for a return trip.

Hourly hire rates for a small taxi (red/white) is about RM35 an hour if you would like
to book one for the duration of the trip.

By car

Make your way towards Sungai Buloh exit from North-South highway and follow the
road signs towards Kuala Selangor. Alternatively if you are starting your journey
from Klang, you can drive towards Kapar and head straight from there towards Kuala
Selangor. Either way, the journey should not take longer than 80 minutes.

Get around
Kuala Selangor is a relatively small town and has no public transport system. So
really the only options are a sweaty walk or a take a taxi. (Apart of course from the
tram going up and down Bukit Melawati.)

See
Bukit Melawati, known as Bukit Selangor to the locals, has an indelible mark in the
history of Selangor. The locals built a fortress on top of the hill in the 19th century to
defend Selangor from enemy attacks at the river mouth and provide a vantage point to
monitor ships entering and leaving the Straights of Malacca. The fortress was
captured by the mighty Dutch armies and was used as their base to launch attacks on
Selangor to capture the luxurious tin trade. The fortress was renamed Fortress
Altingsburg after the name of the Dutch Governor General at that time, Governor
General Alting.

The fortress was later destroyed during the Selangor Civil War (1867-73) skirmish
between warring factions ghting for tin rich areas. Sultans of various areas teamed
up with different Chinese gangs and the war resulted in a bloody end only to be
'saved' by the British Resident, who was requested by other Malay Rulers to mediate
talks to put an end to the futile feud.

Although the war has ended years ago, there are several remnants from the past that
appeal to historical buffs and visitors alike. A couple of leftovers cannons and
foundation stones are hugely popular with visitors who are fascinated with its
historical values. Some of the foundation stones are believed to be used for
executions for locals who dared deed the Dutch armies. Bukit Melawati also has a
lighthouse and several old colonial houses built during the British era. Some of the
lesser known attractions on the hill include the Poisoned Well that was lled with

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poisonous mixture of latex and juice from bamboo shoots and reputed to be used to
execute traitors by lowering them into the well drench in poison and the Royal
Mauseleum that is the nal resting place for the rst three Sultans of Selangor.

The view from on top of Bukit Melawati is panoramic. On a clear day, visitors can
see the Malacca Straits. The sunset view at this hill is rated among the nicest in the
country. A little shing settlements can be viewed from the hill as well. The sight of
shing boats rounding up their shing trips and laying the nets down are a welcome
sight after the hustle of the cities. From the hill visitors can also see the entirity of
Kuala Selangor Nature Park, a great birdwatching site which is located at the foot of
the hill.

The Chinese nicknamed the hill

as "Ma Lau San" which loosely
translated as Monkey Hill. This is
because the hill is swarmed by
several families of Silver -Leafed
langur Monkeys and Long-Tailed
Macaques. Visitors come in
droves to feed the monkeys with
peanuts and vegetables that can
be purchased from vendors
around the area. The grey-colored
langurs are generally quite gentle
while the macaques are more
aggressive and will grab any food Monkeys on Bukit Melawati
you are carrying. However do
take caution as these animals are
born in the wild and may be dangerous if provoked.

Visitors can choose to walk up the hill or opt for a tram that runs up the hill (note:
tram only runs at weekends and holidays when cars are not allowed up the hill) and
costs RM5 per adult and RM2.50 for children. The tram will bring visitors up round
the hill and then down to the fresh water sh park. Visitors can choose to alight at any
point that they wish and resume the ride on another tram.

Do
Go and see the Fireies (Kelip-Kelip in Malay) at the Firey Park in Kampung
Kuantan and Kampung Bukit Belimbing in the evening. To get there, take a taxi
(there are no local buses). No entry fee, but you pay RM50 per boat (4 persons
maximum to a boat). Boat ride starts at 8PM and last boat leaves at 11PM to see the
reies on the river banks. As their ashing becomes sychronised you can see entire
trees ashing in the banks for Sungai (River) Selangor. Bring mosquito repellent and
expect a long queue on weekends and public holidays.

Another place to see the reies utilizes quiet motor boats and has a 15rm entry fee
with about 10 people to a boat. Guesthouses and travel agents can help you book a
taxi and take a cut from it. More than likely, a taxi could be rented for 20 but several
drivers claimed 30 was standard. You can tell the taxi driver which place you want to
go.

Eat

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Pasir Penambang, just minutes by car from Kuala Selangor town, is famous for
seafood. Some restaurants are on the water, just by the river, and make for a good
meal while watching the sun set. Expect to pay around RM15-50 per person,
depending on what you order. You can walk there in 15-20 minutes. Cross the bridge
and go through the construction site on the left. Follow the river.

There is also a McDonald's located along the main road.

Drink
There are no bars in the old or new center of the town, and the cafs and restaurants
do not offer alcoholic beverages and close quite early (9-10pm at the latest). Beer can
be purchased at the 7-11 or cheaper at the local Speedmart 99 around the town center.
Small bottles were about 6 and big around 12.

If you do not have a car, and you are staying at the Firey Resort, there is a small
kedai makan (restaurant) across the road (the seafood restaurant at the resort has since
closed). If you are an Orang Asing (foreigner), be sure to brush up on your Malay,
though all the usual staple food is available here. Be sure to ask for Kopi Ais (iced
coffee)!

Sleep
De Palma Hotel Kuala Selangor has 48 chalets and 12 villas. Swimming
pool, musollah, and WiFi available. The hotel also offers optional mangrove
walk, shing and boating activities. For a nominal fee, visitor can pay the hotel
to arrange for transportation and tour to the reies center. Rate from RM150.
Address: Jalan Tanjung Keramat, 45000 Kuala Selangor, Selangor. Tel: +603
3289 7070 | Fax: +603 3289 7080 | Email: [email protected] |

Firey Park Resort offers chalet style stay with usual creature comforts such
as color TV, air-con and kettle. They can of course also help arrange for
reies tour. Stay is 130RM per night (weeknights), 180RM per night
(weekend), 200RM per night (holiday).

Hotel Malawati Ria is in the center of the town, (where the old bus station is),
next to Maybank ofce. Excellent choice for a budget traveller (or less-of-a
budget traveller as well). Rooms are not really very clean, with dirty sheets.
Would expect better for this price. w/ bathroom, hot shower, friendly staff. Air-
con and TV (note no channels in English). Good, rm mattresses. Standard
double (double room) RM 60 / Superior double (twin room) RM 70 / Family
room RM 100. Small, simple, basic and clean restaurant & cafe donwstairs
where the reception is. Tel: 03-3289 1268 / 016-388 7183. Staff will try and
sell a trip to watch the reies, with a return taxi for 40RM. It turns out that
this is a bit of a scam, as the taxi driver is the hotel owner who takes you in her
car to a company called D Tours, which is amongst the seafood restaurants on
the river. This is only a 15-20 minute walk and so a normal taxi should cost
much less, and it would be more benecial for the money to go to a taxi driver.
We assumed that we were being taken to the main rey viewing village 7km
away, which would be about right for 40RM, but this was not the case.

Hotel Kuala Selangor is in the center of the town, opposite the old bus station.
Rooms are RM30-50, with the most expensive options offering attached
bathroom, TV and air-con. April 2013: they have cleaned up their act; the beds
are still springy but have sheets and blankets. Normal budget style for
Malaysia. 30rm double fan, 40rm AC.

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Firey Villa, No 1, Jln SGG5/4 Sg Gulang-Gulang, Tg Karang Selangor

(about 10 minutes from Firey Park Kuala Selangor), 019-2177371. Firey
Villa is located in the historical town of Kuala Selangor, about 1.5 hours drive
from the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. It is surrounded by most things that
bring people to Kuala Selangor the scenic rice eld, coconut, oil palm and
banana plantations, rey park, nature park (for jungle tracking and bird
watching) and the local recreational and historical sites. A lush green riot of
tropical plants surrounded the villa including swimming pools and gazebos.
Step back to a time where the only noises are a tickling of water, the rustle of
palm leaves, birds chipping, and frog and cricket symphonies. Find a stillness
and peace from far, far from the everyday city life. The villa covering an area
of about 10,000 sqm. It is set in peaceful setting amid the palm and banana
trees within its own private gated compound. Within a stone throw away, a
scenic paddy eld, one of the largest in Malaysia. The entrance gate is made in
typical Balinese style leads to the main building. It comprises of ve bedrooms
each with en-suite bathroom. The master bedroom is equipped with a jacuzzi.
The villa is also featuring a spacious living, dining and TV area. It is fully air-
conditioned and equipped with modern amenities including wi for free
Internet access. The lust outdoor space features a generous garden with
swimming pools, Balinese gazebos and tilapia pond. RM189. edit
Sun Inns Hotel Kuala Selangor, Jalan Bendahara 1A, Taman Bendahara
45000, +603-32895678, [1] (www.suninnshotel.com.my). checkin: 2pm;
checkout: 12pm. Sun Inns Hotel Kuala Selangor has 42 standard rooms and 28
family rooms. Free WiFi, TV with Astro channels, attached bathroom, air-
cond. Towel provided. RM 90. edit
Zande Motel, (just infront of the tram ofce). checkin: 12; checkout: 12. a
smelly and rundown place - but a good deal if you like aircon, TV and private
bathroom. 40. edit

Get out
From the Firey Park Resort, you can plead for a good deal to go to towns
including going to Ipoh for RM220. Make sure you get a taxi with safety belts.

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