The Muallim District is the eleventh district of the state of Perak , Malaysia , situated at the southeastern tip of the state, bordering the state of Selangor . It was proclaimed by the current Sultan of Perak , Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah on 11 January 2016 at the Tanjung Malim District Council Building. The district was previously part of the neighbouring Batang Padang district.
10-557: Slim River is a small town in Muallim District , Perak , Malaysia . It is about 100 km (driving time 45 minutes) from Kuala Lumpur . It is situated in the southern part of Perak and is 20 km north of Tanjung Malim . It is about 100 km (driving time 1 hour) from Ipoh. 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
20-599: 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 hot spring water is 104 °C and is reputed to be the 5th hottest hot spring in the world. Several outdoor extreme sports are available inside Ulu Slim, reservation will be required for these activities such as white water rafting, 4x4 rides, camping, and jungle trekking. The upcoming Slim River Water Theme Park will also be opened soon. It
30-518: Is accessible by road from the capital city, Kuala Lumpur (100 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 mid 1980s. Before the construction of North–South Expressway , all traffic going to destinations in the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia , such as Kedah , Perlis and Penang would pass through
40-628: Is divided into three mukims (townships) , which are: The east and west parts of the Ulu Bernam mukim is separated by the town of Hulu Bernam , which is a part of Hulu Selangor , Selangor . West Ulu Bernam was an exclave of the district and the mukim. The parliamentary constituency of Tanjong Malim encompasses the entire district. It also supplies two state constituencies in the Perak State Legislative Assembly . List of Muallim district representatives in
50-468: 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
60-651: 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
70-520: The locals to visit. Primary and secondary education are provided by a few schools in Slim River, namely: 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. There is also an open wet market every Sunday morning until noon, where one can try
80-494: 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. Muallim District It covers an area of 93,435-hectares of land. The district includes the towns of Slim River , Behrang , Tanjung Malim and Proton City . It
90-655: Was given the name Muallim, the Arabic word for "teacher", because of the Sultan Idris Education University in the district. The university has produced many teachers since the colonial era. Muallim District is being administered by the Land and District Office Muallim that located in Slim River, Perak. The current District Officer of Muallim is Encik Mohamad Fitri bin Hassan. The Muallim District
100-573: 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
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