Three State Parks in Perak That Many People Don't Know About
Perbadanan Taman Negeri Perak was established in accordance with the Perak State Park Corporation Enactment 2001 (Sec 6), which made the Perak State Park Corporation a statutory body of the Perak State Government.
It was established based on the state government's initiative to protect natural treasures that are still preserved. They began operating as a corporation on January 1, 2004, to become a high-capacity organization in maintaining and managing ecosystem diversity towards mutual harmony. Returning to the main purpose of this article, it is to provide information about three state parks in Perak that many people are unaware of and overlook. This is important information to showcase our spirit as children of Perak who love nature.
1. Royal Belum
About 200 years ago, Kampung Belum Lama was opened by a royal couple from the Patani / Siam Kingdom (under the rule of Raja Reman / Rahman) known as Wan Agas. However, the locals called them by the names Tok Mekong Gas and Tok Pulang Hari. During the British occupation of Malaya, the Belum Lama district was placed under the state of Perak based on the Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909. An agreement signed between the United Kingdom and the Siamese government led to the creation of Kampung Belum Baru several years later by the British during the Malayan Emergency.
Local residents were forced to relocate because the village had been occupied by communist guerrillas as a base to obtain supplies and training. Kampung Belum Baru was established in 1953, located near the town of Gerik, and it is still inhabited today. Read more about
Royal Belum
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2. Pulau Sembilan
Pulau Sembilan is an area consisting of 9 beautiful islands. The islands are named Pulau Agas, Pulau Payong, Pulau Nipis, Pulau Rumbia, Pulau Lalang, Pulau Buluh, Pulau Saga, Pulau Batu Hitam, and Pulau Batu Putih. Pulau Sembilan is located about 10 nautical miles from Pulau Pangkor.
It is quite famous among anglers because there is a lot of marine life here. Most visitors only visit these islands by boat without staying overnight. Usually, they rent boats at the small harbor and visit the islands for picnics. Pulau Lalang has the best beach. You can fish in the area and then enjoy fresh fish by cooking (BBQ) it for lunch on one of these best beaches.
The area between Pulau Rumbia and Pulau Lalang is the best location for diving and snorkeling activities because there are beautiful coral reefs at a depth of only 15 meters. Many locals spend their weekends fishing at Pulau Sembilan. Read more about
Pulau Sembilan
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3. Alam Kinta
Taman Alam Kinta is another State Park established after Royal Belum State Park and Pulau Sembilan State Park. Taman Alam Kinta is a habitat and stopover location for various types of birds.
There are 2 categories of birds found in Taman Alam Kinta, namely resident birds and migratory birds. The main attraction at Taman Alam Kinta is Pulau Pucung, where there are hundreds of heron nests that are hard to find elsewhere. At Taman Alam Kinta, there are also several facilities provided, including an observation tower, camping grounds, gazebos, and toilets for the comfort of visiting guests. Read more about
Alam Kinta
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