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CAMERON HIGHLANDS
Brief History
In
1885, William Cameron, a government Surveyor, discovered a plateau
at an elevation of 4500-5600 feet above sea level. He then brought
this part of Pahang into History, thus, naming it the Cameron
Highlands.
From 1896-1902, the narrow path to the Highlands was widened
and improved. Meanwhile e surveys were carried out to identify
the actual plateau in this area. In 1925, Sir George Maxwell
paid a visit and it was then decided that the Cameron Highlands,
which is situated in the present Tanah Rata and Brinchang areas,
be developed into a Hill Station.
Between 1926-1931 this area was zoned into areas reserved
for the Department of Agriculture, Township and Residential
Sites, Aras of Services, National Park, General Administration
and Recreational areas. After the Japanese occupation interest
to develop further was revived but progress until the 1960's
was hindered due to Emergency. After the termination of the
Emergency, the Hill Station was carefully developed into a popular
resort which not only attracted local tourist but overseas tourist
as well.
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