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28-403: The Lojing Autonomous Sub-District (Jajahan Kecil Lojing) is in the western part of Gua Musang constituency. Gua Musang literally means " Civet Cat Cave ". On the eastern side of this town stands Bukit Gua Musang, a barren hill of rocks and deceptive stone-steps running 105 metres high. It stands in a commanding position, with a huge cave running into its interior and is about metres away from

56-478: A blood-chilling cry was heard. The hunter turned quickly but it was too late! His six friends had disappeared from sight. He rushed down the slope but there was no sign of any dead bodies at the bottom of the hill. He concluded that the "God of the Cave" had taken his friends and had spared him because he had not drunk the water in the bowl. Most of the villagers did not believe the young man's story. They were sure that

84-466: A huge pack of Civet Cats (or Musang in Malay ) running into the cave. At once, they seized their bows and arrows and lay in wait for the foxes. They waited the whole evening but the foxes did not emerge, not even when the storm had stopped. From then on, the inhabitants called the cave Gua Musang. A month after this strange event, seven young hunters climbed the hill but only one came back alive. He told

112-478: A largely virgin , lowland dipterocarp rainforest as well as Peninsular Malaysian montane rain forests on the higher elevation parts of the park. Taman Negara is home to some rare mammals , such as the Malayan tiger , Malayan gaur ( seladang ) and Asian elephant . Additionally, some biologists also believe that a small population of Northern Sumatran Rhinoceros live in the park. As well as birds such as

140-637: A long time erosion. Despite that, it also features some mountainous parts of the Tahan Range , a subrange of the Tenasserim Hills . The Tahan Range is home to Mount Tahan , the highest and most prominent point in Peninsular Malaysia at about 2,187m above sea level. The park acts as an important headwater for the states of Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang. There are three main river systems that originated from The park, which are

168-593: A population of 90,057 people. Ranking Population Jajahan Gua Musang. 76% of the population is ethnic Kelantanese Malays , 13% are Orang Asli ( Jahai , Temiar , Mendriq and Batek ), 5% Malaysian Chinese , 5% non-Malaysians and 1% Malaysian Indian . List of LMS district representatives in the Federal Parliament ( Dewan Rakyat ) List of LMS district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly of Kelantan It

196-491: A total area of 4,343 km and it is one of the world's oldest rainforests , estimated to be more than 130 million years old. Mount Tahan , Peninsular Malaysia's highest point, is within the park's boundaries. Taman Negara is an important conservation area for the Peninsular Malaysian rain forest and montane rain forest ecoregions, is rich in biodiversity and home to several endangered species such as

224-472: Is a national park in Peninsular Malaysia . It was established in 1938 and 1939 as the King George V National Park after Theodore Hubback lobbied the sultans of Pahang , Terengganu and Kelantan to set aside a piece of land that covers the three states for the creation of a protected area . After independence, it was renamed Taman Negara, which means "national park" in Malay . Taman Negara has

252-523: Is a favourite among those who enjoy river rafting . There is also a rafting race, called Nenggiri Challenge. Archaeological sites from the Neolithic age can be found in caves, such as Gua Cha, Chawan and Jaya, which are situated along the river. Gua Musang is the original home of the Musang King (Mao Shan Wang) cultivar of the durian , which is extremely popular through Malaysia and Singapore and

280-551: Is among the oldest in the world. It is well known for its biodiversity and is home to many endangered species of animals and plants. Gua Musang is karstic in nature, surrounded by numerous limestone hills and caves, which have become popular among the caving and rock climbing communities. Another interesting place to visit in Gua Musang is a Buddhist temple in Pulai, which is purportedly 600 years old. The Nenggiri River

308-622: Is known as the "King of Durians". The newest interest places in Gua Musang are Masjid Buluh Gua Musang; a mosque built entirely from bamboo , and newly built Masjid Razaleigh (as known as Al-Haram Al-Ghari , Arabic : الحرم الغاري); a new mosque resembling the Grand Mosque of Mecca . Both of them are located in the Old Town (Bandar Lama) of Gua Musang. Lojing The Lojing Autonomous Sub-District ( Malay : Jajahan Kecil Lojing , Jawi : ججاهن كچيل لوجيڠ), or colloquially known as

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336-522: Is part of the traditional territory of several groups of Orang Asli , the indigenous people of Peninsular Malaysia. In particular, several groups of Batek people still live on the periphery of the park. The park legislation recognises use-rights of Orang Asli within Taman Negara (e.g. section 15(c), Pahang En. 2/1939). In this regard, six "aboriginal tribes" are listed (Ple, Temiar , Ple-Temiar, Senoi , Semang , and Pangan). Taman Negara features

364-705: The Lojing Highlands , is a mountainous region in Gua Musang District , Kelantan , Malaysia . It is located next to the famed Cameron Highlands in Pahang , along the Second East-West Highway Federal Route 185 . In 2010 Lojing was made an autonomous sub-district (Jajahan Kecil Lojing). Several state and federal agencies will open their branches there following the arrangement; municipal works remain under

392-660: The Malayan tiger and Asian elephant . The park exists on the traditional lands of several Orang Asli groups, such as the Batek people , whose use rights are recognised in the park's legislation. A popular tourist attraction , the park is found near Kuala Tahan (where the Park headquarters for Pahang is located) and features a canopy walkway , the Gua Telinga cave system, and the Lata Berkoh rapids. Visitors can experience

420-657: The South China Sea . The park has been developed into an ecotourism destination in Malaysia. There are several geological and biological attractions in the park. Gunung Tahan is the highest point of the Malay Peninsula ; climbers can use Kuala Tahan or Merapoh as their departure point. All visitors to the park must obtain permits from the Department of Wildlife and National Parks . Taman Negara

448-789: The great argus , red junglefowl , and the rare Malayan peacock-pheasant are still found here in some numbers. Tahan River has been preserved to protect the Malaysian mahseer ( ikan kelah in Malay), a type of game fish. Species found in the park include 10,000 plants, 150,000 of insects, 25,000 invertebrates, 675 birds, 270 reptiles, 250 freshwater fish and 200 mammals at the national park, including some of which are rare or indigenous to Malaysia. Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM)'s KTM Intercity and Express trains stop at Jerantut railway station . Visitors to Taman Negara can disembark here. Local tour operators arrange transportation from Kuala Lumpur to

476-680: The Lebir, Terengganu and Tembeling Rivers . The Lebir is one of the tributaries of the Kelantan River , flowing northward passing through Kelantan Delta , while the Terengganu River flows eastward toward Kenyir Lake and is one of the primary inflow for the lake; and Tembeling River is one of the tributaries of the Pahang River , flowing southward towards the central valley of Pahang. These rivers ultimately discharge into

504-452: The entrance of the Park at Kuala Tahan. This may involve a 3-4 hour bus journey to Jerantut and Kuala Tembeling Jetty followed by a 2.5 hour river boat ride to Kuala Tahan. Entrance permits and park tours are often included in the package. From Kuala Lumpur , buses may depart from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan and Hentian Pekeliling going to the nearest town, Jerantut . From here travel to Kuala Tembeling Jetty and Kuala Tahan. Taman Negara

532-726: The jungles of the Lojing Highlands. Lojing is home to the 2,181-metre-tall Yong Belar , the tallest mountain in Kelantan and third tallest in Peninsular Malaysia . Most of the people that live in the Lojing area belong to the indigenous Orang Asli tribes, mainly the Temiar tribe of the Senoi nations. This Kelantan location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Taman Negara Taman Negara

560-621: The other green tree-covered hills. From a distance, this hill looks like a stone pillar with a big crack which nearly splits it vertically into two equal halves. Between the hill and the town, there runs a railway track . Before 1986 , Gua Musang District was known as Ulu Kelantan (Upper Kelantan) district, as it contains smaller rivers that will later converge to form the Kelantan River . Until 1977 Ulu Kelantan also contained Kuala Krai , Dabong and Kuala Balah in Jeli . Two federal routes, 8 and 185 intersect near Gua Musang. Route 8 leads to

588-456: The other six must have slipped and fallen, but the bodies of the missing hunters were never found. Gua Musang is close to the northern gateway to Taman Negara , which is at Sungai Relau near Merapoh in Pahang . The small village of Merapoh is just south of Gua Musang and serves as a popular starting point for those who want to scale Gunung Tahan , the highest mountain in the Malay Peninsula . The untouched tropical rainforest in Taman Negara

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616-473: The responsibility of Gua Musang. It is divided into seven communes: Perched up high in the Titiwangsa Mountains , Lojing Highlands is rich in flora and fauna and is famed for its biodiversity. Its well preserved pristine hills and jungles are popular eco-tourist attraction. There are many species of high-quality tropical hardwood such as teak , mahogany , chengal and meranti located in

644-770: The state administrative centre of Kota Bharu northwards; while route 185 connects Simpang Pulai near Ipoh in Perak and Cameron Highlands in northwestern Pahang in the west to Kuala Jenderis and Kuala Terengganu in Hulu Terengganu in Terengganu in the east. Gua Musang railway station is served by the KTM Intercity Eastern Sector which runs between Tumpat (also in Kelantan ) and Johor Bahru , Johor . Gua Musang as of 2010, has

672-494: The state of Kelantan and the Taman Negara Enactment (Terengganu) No. 6 of 1939 in the state of Terengganu. The enactments have similar contents. Taman Negara Pahang is the largest at 2,477 km , followed by Taman Negara Kelantan at 1,043 km and Taman Negara Terengganu at 853 km . At an estimated age of more than 130 million years old, it is reputed to be the "oldest tropical rainforest", although

700-533: The title more accurately belongs to the Daintree Rainforest in Queensland, Australia, estimated to be between 135 million years old and 180 million years old. Taman Negara is mostly located on ancient, sedimentary rocks and the oldest part of the continent, it features mostly gentle rolling hills where about 57% of the total land area of the park are located below 300m above sea level due to

728-481: The tropical rainforest, birdwatching , jungle trekking , and the river views along the Tahan River , with many local resorts and hotels for visitors located nearby. The park encompasses three states, Pahang , Kelantan and Terengganu , each with its own legislation. The Taman Negara Enactment (Pahang) No. 2 of 1939 is enforced in the state of Pahang, the Taman Negara Enactment (Kelantan) No. 14 of 1938 in

756-457: The villagers that when he and his six companions were halfway up the hill, a length of stone staircase appeared before them. They climbed the staircase and upon reaching the summit they found a tree, under which, stood a bowl of pure water. The young men, with the exception of one, drank the water in the bowl to quench their thirst. Before the others could persuade him to drink, the bowl vanished. They grew afraid and quickly began to descend. Suddenly

784-518: Was believed that long ago this town was inhabited by some superstitious hunters who made offerings of animals in front of the cave of Bukit Gua Musang. One afternoon a raging storm broke out and the huts of the hunters were destroyed. At the height of the storm a bolt of lightning struck the summit of the hill and nearly split it in two. The hunters, believing that the God of the Cave was angry with them, knelt down and began to pray. As they were praying they saw

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