from there I come ~ Slim River

Assalamualaikum wbt.


                    As I mention before I was born in Slim River, Perak. Almost 20 years I live in that place since I was born there. Slim River are located at the southern of Perak in the district of Batang Padang. Slim River is a small town  that surrounded by many small villages. Slim River is the second biggest town in Tanjung Malim district. It's about 125 km from Kuala Lumpur and about 50 minutes driving time from Kuala Lumpur. From Tanjung Malim it's about 20km to the north and from Ipoh it's about 121 km and the driving time is about 1 hour and 20 minutes.




SLIM state asmblyman, Dato Mohd Khusairi B. Abd. Talib

Slim River location in Malaysia map


 The town is named after a nearby river, Sungai Slim. The river was actually named after an English captain with last name Slim in the 18th century. He accidentally went up the river instead of the river of Perak which was the main waterway back then. 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 State Asmblyman is YB Dato' Mohamad Khusairi Bin Abdul Talib.

Slim River Town

                       The waterfall at Sungai Bil is famous among the locals for a weekend getaway. There are some nice spots along the waterfall for family recreation and camping. One can travel from the town by road within 30 minutes. Food stalls selling lunch and fast food are available normally during weekend. However, the water could be murky during the dry spell. Entrance fee is RM1.00 for car and RM0.50 for motorcycle. There is also a camping site.
There is also an open wet market every Sunday morning until noon, where one can try a variety of local dishes and delicacies.
At Ulu Slim, about the same distance from Slim River to Sungai Bil, there is a hot spring, and it is expected that the local government will develop the place, into a recreation area, for families. The water is 104C and is reputed to be the 5th hottest hot spring in the world.

Slim River Hospital

                  
                Slim River was a military strategic mid-point 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.

It is accessible by road from the capital city, Kuala Lumpur (126 km) or by train (Slim River railway station). The main trunk road to Tanjung Malim was the first ever toll road in Malaysia and was eventually given free access to the public in the middle of the 1980s.
Before the construction of North-South Expressway, all traffic going to destinations in the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia, such as Ipoh, Cameron Highlands and Penang will pass through the town of Slim River. With the new North-South Expressway bypassing smaller towns, fewer people, traffic, and tourists pass through Slim River. Currently, the economy of Slim River is improving due to the nearby Proton City, located in Tanjung Malim.

Slim River Railway Station

 

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