Saturday, 2 July 2011

kali ini saya nk ceritakan background daerah kulim

History

  • Kulim as a town was started in mid 18th century by 100 Malays from Pattani. By mid 19th century Kulim experienced a boom due to the discovery of tin ore. By 1890, there were 400 Chinese miners operating in Kulim. One of Kulim’s earliest settlements was a place called Belakang Tebok.
  • The biggest tin mining facilities in kulim were Taman Tunku Putra, Kg. Bukit Besar, Karangan, Terap and Kelang Lama. Archived records show that by 1854 there were 8 tin mining companies that were active in Kulim with a total workforce of 1500 people.
  • In 1888 there was a major incident in Kulim, dubbed ‘Beautiful Nyonya War’ (Perang Nyonya Cantik) or Kulim War (Perang Kulim). This incident started when the mining chiefs of Kulim fought over a popular Chinese lady of the time. The chiefs mobilized their respective workers in this seemingly minor squabble escalated into a major riot. Peace and tranquility enjoyed by the people of Kulim was disrupted by this incident and it dragged on for a number of years, and claimed a number of lives of the involved parties.
  • The direct consequences of this incident was the hiring of a British national (B.E. Mitchell) as the chief of police of Kulim (1890) by the ruler of Kedah, and the worsening economic problem of the state. The Bangkok treaty, ratified in 1909, ceded Siam’s influence in Kedah to the British, however, only by 1923 did Sultan Abdul Hamid of Kedah sign a treaty which recognizes Kedah as a state under British protectorate.
  • The name Kulim was derived from a tree that was prevalent in the area. It is believed that the tin miners from Perak ( Larut, Matang, Taiping and Selama), where the people who started kulim as a town. The miners were looking for a new place to start as they did not want to be embroiled in the triad conflict that is constantly under the surface in the aforementioned areas in Perak (Ghee Hin and Hai San, the most active Triad during those times).
  • These miners escaped from Perak through the jungles of Kulim to head to Penang (Penang was a busy English port by then), but during their journey through the forest they discovered tin in the rivers and quarries. This prompted their decision to settle in Kulim and mine the ores there, without the interference of the triads elsewhere.
  • A few of the classical monuments still existing in kulim includes coronation cinema, St. Patrick’s High School (1933), which was converted into a trade building, Sultan Badlishah High School (1948), Kulim Police Station and so on.
  • Meanwhile the Kulim’s independence clock was officiated by the Sultan of Kedah (15 September 1957) and serves as the unofficial landmark for the city of Kulim. The cornerstone of the clock was acquired by YPM Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al Haj (the First Prime Minister if Malaya, later Malaysia) on 14 June 1957.
  • The construction of the clock was completed within 3 months and upon completion, was made formalized by DYMM Tuanku Sultan Badlishah Ibni Almarhum Yang Di Pertuan Paduka Seri Sultan Abdul Hamid Shah, KOM, CMG, KBE Sultan Kedah on 15 September 1957, or 2 weeks after the declaration of independence of Malaysia (31 August 1957). [ 7 ]
  • A committee was established to ensure the completion of the independence clock consisting of:-
Committee
Tuan Syed Osman Syed Mohammad Idid - Pengerusi (Pegawai Daerah Kulim / YDP Majlis Bandaran Kulim)
En Mohammad Shakaff b Hussin - Bendahari
En. mansur Hj Ahmad - Setiausaha
Ketua Polis Kulim
En B. G. Philips, JP
En. Chew Chin Hooi, JP
En. Soon Cheng Meng, JP
En. M.Y.Samsudin, JP
En. Khor Seng Guan
En. Moey Chong Yen
En. R. Themuligan
  • The total cost of the independence clock was paid for by the residents of Kulim (records show that RM40000 was raised) as a testament of the success of the country to gain independence from the British. The independence clock was and still is the pride of the people of Kulim. It was recently renovated to include a small fountain system.
  • Kulim is situated on the southeast of Kedah, bordering Penang on the west. Kulim evolved from a small settlement in the 50s to a successful city which is the focus of many industrial complex. The house of representative of Kulim is near Kulim’s parliament (Bandar baharu). The establishment of Kulim Hi-tech park is hoped to be a catalyst for the continued growth of Kulim. [ 8 ]

City Centre

Kulim still maintains shop houses that were around since before the second world war. Unfortunately, many of these houses were demolished to make way for newer structures of development. The independence clock serves as the city’s landmark, and is one of the old structures that remain in place. Kulim is 26706 hectares in size. [ 10 ]

Kulim’s suburbs

Kulim is home to many recently opened suburbs. One of the biggest suburbs is Taman Selasih, complete with its own commercial centre, it also called as "New town". [ 11 ]

Popular Suburbs [ 12 ]

  • Taman Desa Makmur
  • Taman Selasih
  • Taman Semarak
  • Lembah Impiana
  • Taman Kempas Indah
  • Taman Kempas 2
  • Taman Kempas 3
  • Taman Desa Impian
  • Taman Kemuning
  • Taman Seroja
  • Taman Tunku putra
  • Taman Sri Kulim
  • Taman Sungai Kob
  • Taman Mutiara, Sg.Kob
  • Taman Keranji
  • Taman Senangin
  • Taman Bersatu
  • Taman Dahlia
  • Taman Hi-tech
  • Taman Perindustrian Waja
  • Taman Kulim Baru
  • Taman Anggerik
  • Taman Damai Padang Serai
  • Taman Kulim Utama
  • Taman Harmoni
  • Taman Sejahtera Jaya
  • Taman Cempaka
  • Taman Kenari
  • Taman Seri Tanjung
  • Taman Jati
  • Taman Saga Keladi
  • Taman Desa Penaga
  • Taman Bukit Awi
  • Taman Sutera Indah
  • Taman Kobis
  • Taman KTC
  • Taman KLC
  • Bukit Kulim
  • Kelang Sago
  • Kampung Air Merah
  • Kampung Darul Aman
  • Kampung Syed Syeh
  • Kampung Tunku Putra
  • Taman Kota Kenari

Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)

Economy

Banking

Hotel & Motel

  • Tune Hotels Kulim - Opening Soon
  • Hotel Sri Malaysia
  • Motel Poonsoon Green Park
  • Rose N Lily Motel
  • Sri Impiana Inn

Entertainment

  • Cinemas:
    • BIG Cinemas Lotus Five Star (Kulim) - in Kulim Landmark Centre
  • Internet Cafe
    • GazZo Internet Cafe (licensed Internet Cafe) - Taman Semarak
  • Bowling
    • OLE Super Bowl - in Kulim Landmark Centre
  • Video Games
    • CYC Mega Leisure World - in Kulim Landmark Centre
  • Karaoke
    • Inter Box Karaoke - in Kulim Landmark Centre

Shop and Convenient Shop

  • Sunshine Bakery and Ingredients Supply (Food & Beverage Ingredients and Food Machinery Supplier)
  • Seven Eleven
  • Kulim Typewriters (居林打字机)
  • SEC (Star Electronic Centre)
  • Cosway Store
  • COMPUWAVE
  • Mega Kulim Pharmacy
  • Guardian
  • Kulim City Electrical
  • Great Kitchen Centre (Showroom of stainless steel kitchen cabinets)
  • LongWan - Lunas

Franchise Restaurant and Cafe

Restaurant

Hair Salon

Industry

In 1996, the Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP) was officially opened as the first and fully integrated high technology industrial park in Malaysia. With the development of phase two of the MSC connecting Georgetown, Bertam and KHTP, potentials of development as the science and cyber city would spur on the development of other downstream industries in Kulim.
The Park comprises a total land area of approximately 14.5 square kilometres (5.6 mi²). Many local and foreign companies, such as Intel, Fuji Electric, Infineon, Showa Denko, First Solar, Gazzo Food, Entegris, Celestica and SilTerra have moved to the site since then [ 13 ] . It is strategically located nearby North-Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT) and Bayan Lepas International Airport. According to the Ninth Malaysia Plan, this economic area is referred to as the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER). The Northern Corridor Economic Region is one of three development regions formed in Peninsular Malaysia, other development regions being the Iskandar Malaysia (or South Johor Economic Region) and the East Coast Development Region.
  • Kulim Hi-tech Park Entry
  • Kulim Hi-tech Park Business Centre
  • Kulim Hi-tech Park Business Centre
  • Kulim Hi-tech Park Business Centre
  • Intel Corporation at Kulim
  • Infineon Technologies (Kulim) Sdn. Bhd. at Kulim
  • First Solar, Inc. at Kulim
  • Celestica Malaysia Sdn Bhd at Kulim
  • Inokom Corporation Berhad
  • Inokom Corporation Berhad
  • Car manufacture/assembly by Inokom Corporation Berhad

Education

  • Chio Min Secondary School (觉民国民型中学）
  • University of Kuala Lumpur (Kulim Campus)
  • elc International School (Kulim)
  • PTSB - Politeknik Tuanku Sultanah Bahiyah

School

Kulim was a pioneer in education in Kedah, having some of the earliest established schools in the state. The public school system comprises national schools, vernacular (Chinese and Tamil) schools, vocational schools, and religious schools. There are also a few international schools, such as elc International School.

Chinese Schools

  • Chio Min Secondary School (觉民国民型中学）
  • Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan (Chinese) Chio Min A/B (觉民小学A/B校）
  • Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan (Chinese) Chong Cheng (居林中正小学）
  • Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan (Chinese) Kelang Lama (居林老火较小学)

Tamil Schools

  • Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Kulim

Formerly Missionary Schools

Formal education in Kulim stretches back to the early days of British administration. Many of the public schools in Kulim has been turned into national schools. Such as:
  • Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan St Anne's Convent Kulim
  • Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan St. Patrick

National, Vocational, and Religious Schools

  • Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sultan Badlishah - Most elit school in Kulim
  • Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sungai Kob
  • Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kulim
  • Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Selasih
  • Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Air Merah
  • Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Kenari
  • Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Junjong
  • Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Jelutong
  • Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Hi-Tech
  • Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Keladi
  • Sekolah Menengah Teknik Kulim
  • Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Kob
  • Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Kulim
  • Sekolah Kebangsaan Kulim
  • Sekolah Kebangsaan Air Merah
  • Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Kenari
  • Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Jelutong
  • Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Hi-Tech
  • Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Lunas

Colleges and Universities

Butterworth–Kulim Expressway(BKE)

  • BKE at night
  • BKE at night
Butterworth–Kulim Expressway, BKE (Malay: Lebuhraya Butterworth-Kulim ) is an expressways in Malaysia. The 17 km (10.5 miles) expressway connects Butterworth, Penang in the west to Kulim, Kedah in the east. It is also a main route to East-West Highway via Baling, Kedah and Gerik, Perak. The construction of BKE started in December 1994 and completed in September 1996.

Tourism

Shopping

Parks, Gardens and Natural Environment

  • Kulim Hi-tech Park
Located 8 kilometres from Kulim Town. It is the first integrated Hi-tech Park in Malaysia. The main activities at this park are jogging and cycling whilst enjoying the breathtaking wonders of the landscape. There are also facilities like pedestrian walks, gazebos, benches and children’s playground.
  • Junjung Waterfalls Recreation
Located in Junjung and is about 14 kilometres from Kulim Town. Ever since 1980s, this destination has been a great tourist attraction with its main product being the waterfalls and ecosystem surroundings of the forest, rubber plantation as well as fruit orchards. During fruit seasons, especially the durian season, visitors can buy the fruits directly from the orchard owners. The main activities or program to be enjoyed here include picnicking, dipping, swimming and camping.
  • Sungai Sedim Recreation
Sungai Sedim with its fast currents and rapids along with a forest ecosystem is the best place for exciting recrteational activities. The main activities here include kayaking or White Water Rafting for a distance of 15 kilometres. This destination is among the 5 best destinations in for such activities. Besides, it is also a favourite for picnicking, dipping, swimming and camping at designated places apart from organizing of courses or workshops for self improvement and groups. This destination is known as the Camp Site of the Kedah Royalty. This destination is located between the District of Kulim and Baling.
  • Mount Bungsu
This is found in the Mount Bungsu Forest Reserves. The height of Mount Bungsu is 658 metres with its peak at Mukim Terap. The scenery from its peak is truly exhilarating with flora and fauna and the panoramic view surrounding it. This is where historical traces are found like the communist fort. For visitors who would like to try heavy activities like mountain climbing and cycling or dirt biking, Mount Bungsu would be a good training field and a challenge apt to their abilities. The meandering flow and rapid falls of the river is enough to attract visitors here all the time.
  • Pahau
Located in the forest reserves of Mount Bungsu, this is an educational forest that boasts of a myriad of replanted forest plant species and forest ecosystem surroundings. The main activities here include educational tours to the research centres and forest replanting, jungle trekking and Pahau camps located 23 kilometres from Kulim Town.
  • Ulu Paip Recreation
Located within the Forest Reserves of Mount Bungsu with rapid river and forest ecosystem surroundings. The main activities here include picnicking, dipping, swimming and camping. During the journey to this destination, visitors will also find fruit orchards and former mining ponds on both sides of the road. This destination is 20 kilometres from Kulim Town.
  • Tree Top Walk
Tree Top Walkis the latest attraction that awaits visitors. The iron bridge, which is better known as the Tree Top Walk above Sungai Sedim was constructed so high up that it almost touches the tree tops across Sungai Sedim. The view from the bridge is simply breathtaking.
  • Peak of Mount Bintang
Fast flowing rapids and waterfalls feast your eyes during the journey up this mountain. The main program here would be jungle trekking while appreciating the wonders of fauna and flora, exploring caves as well as mountain climbing to enjoy the panoramic view from the mountain top. Its height reaching 1,862 metres make it the highest mountain in its range. Geographically, the peak of Mount Bintang is the boundary marker for districts in two states.
This means that if visitors manage to reach its peak, they are in Baling and Kulim Districts of the State of Kedah and Ulu Perak and Selama Districts of Perak State at the same time.
  • Kulim Lake Garden(Tunku Putra Lake)
Located between the public transport terminal of Kulim Town and Sri Malaysia Hotel. Although this Lake Gardens have yet to be fully developed, it has nevertheless managed to attract many visitors. Visitors come here to either jog or take a walk on the pedestrian walk around the lake.

Resort

  • Kulim Golf & Country Resort
This is located at Kulim High Technology Park. There is a clubhouse facility along with a 27-hole golf course and other recreational facilities. The main activity here is golf, played for recreation as well as for sports tournaments.
  • Chinese Recreation Club (CRC)
This Club is located 2 kilometres from Kulim Town. Equipped with sports and recreational facilities as its main product, this complex was once the centre of sports event at national level, such as MSSM Badminton Tournament 2004 and SUKMA Kedah 2006. On ordinary days, the facilities here are for the use of club members only.
  • Kulim Club
This Club is located 2 kilometres from Kulim Town. Facilities that are provided at this club are swimming pool, gym, badminton hall, tennis court and family restaurant.

Culture

Food

Kulim's cuisine reflects the Chinese, Nyonya, Malay and Indian ethnic mix of Malaysia due to directly influence by Penang state ( the food capital of Malaysia) [ 15 ] , but also shows some influence of Thailand. The famous foods are Kelang Lama Laksa, Lunas Duck Roaster, Yam Rice, Curry Wan Tan Mee, Chicken Leg Wan Tan Mee, Curry Mee, Hokien Char, Prawn Mee(Hokian Mee), Loh Mee, Kuey Teow Teng, Duck Egg Char Kuay Teow, Glutinous Rice Cendol, Chee Cheong Fun, Ice Kacang, Chai Koay, Tom Yam, Stem Fish, Yau Char Kuai, Zhap Chai, and many more.
  • Kulim (Kelang Lama) Laksa
  • Kulim Cendol

    • Kulim Ice Kacang






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