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Slim River
Slim River is a small town in Muallim District, Perak, Malaysia. It is situated in the southern part of Perak and is 20 kilometres (12 mi) of Tanjung Malim, and around 5.5 kilometres (3.4 mi) from the state border with Selangor across the Bernam River. It is positioned equidistant between Kuala Lumpur in the south and Ipoh up north, at approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) from both cities. The town is surrounded by many small villages.
The town is named after a nearby river, Sungai Slim. The word Sungai means river in Malay. The river was named after an English captain, William Slim, in the 19th century. He accidentally went up the river instead of the Perak River which was the main waterway back then.
Slim River was a military strategic midpoint from North to South of Malaya during World War II. It was the site of a major battle during World War II between the Japanese and British forces which consisted of troops from India, Australia and Great Britain. The British lost the Battle of Slim River to the Japanese forces, who were equipped with tanks. The Japanese also had total air superiority. In their defeat at Slim River, the British suffered heavy casualties and many units were cut off from their line of retreat. The battle effectively ended British hopes of defending Malaya.
The main economic activities are agriculture-based, such as palm oil and rubber plantations. There are some automotive shops selling engine parts and components. This is due to the proximity of the new car manufacturing town, Proton City in Tanjung Malim.
The population is estimated at 100,000, and consists of Malays, Chinese, Malaysian Indians (mostly Tamil) and Orang Asli, the indigenous people of Peninsular Malaysia.
There is a new modern government hospital providing basic medical care for the district. In addition, there is a public library for the locals to visit.
Primary and secondary education are provided by a few schools in Slim River, namely:
Situated amidst the forested foothills of the Perakian/Pahangese Titiwangsa, the waterfall at Sungai Bil is famous among the locals for a weekend getaway. Recreation activities and camping is possible, and one can travel from the town by road within 30 minutes. Food stalls selling lunch and fast food are available normally during weekend. For hiking enthusiasts, the trailhead for Mount Liang, a twin-peaked mountain on the border with Pahang, is a stone's throw from Sungai Bil, with its 1,934 metres (6,345 ft) tall eastern summit hosts a mossy forest.
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Slim River
Slim River is a small town in Muallim District, Perak, Malaysia. It is situated in the southern part of Perak and is 20 kilometres (12 mi) of Tanjung Malim, and around 5.5 kilometres (3.4 mi) from the state border with Selangor across the Bernam River. It is positioned equidistant between Kuala Lumpur in the south and Ipoh up north, at approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) from both cities. The town is surrounded by many small villages.
The town is named after a nearby river, Sungai Slim. The word Sungai means river in Malay. The river was named after an English captain, William Slim, in the 19th century. He accidentally went up the river instead of the Perak River which was the main waterway back then.
Slim River was a military strategic midpoint from North to South of Malaya during World War II. It was the site of a major battle during World War II between the Japanese and British forces which consisted of troops from India, Australia and Great Britain. The British lost the Battle of Slim River to the Japanese forces, who were equipped with tanks. The Japanese also had total air superiority. In their defeat at Slim River, the British suffered heavy casualties and many units were cut off from their line of retreat. The battle effectively ended British hopes of defending Malaya.
The main economic activities are agriculture-based, such as palm oil and rubber plantations. There are some automotive shops selling engine parts and components. This is due to the proximity of the new car manufacturing town, Proton City in Tanjung Malim.
The population is estimated at 100,000, and consists of Malays, Chinese, Malaysian Indians (mostly Tamil) and Orang Asli, the indigenous people of Peninsular Malaysia.
There is a new modern government hospital providing basic medical care for the district. In addition, there is a public library for the locals to visit.
Primary and secondary education are provided by a few schools in Slim River, namely:
Situated amidst the forested foothills of the Perakian/Pahangese Titiwangsa, the waterfall at Sungai Bil is famous among the locals for a weekend getaway. Recreation activities and camping is possible, and one can travel from the town by road within 30 minutes. Food stalls selling lunch and fast food are available normally during weekend. For hiking enthusiasts, the trailhead for Mount Liang, a twin-peaked mountain on the border with Pahang, is a stone's throw from Sungai Bil, with its 1,934 metres (6,345 ft) tall eastern summit hosts a mossy forest.