Tanjong Malim

Geography and Borders

Tanjong Malim is a town located within the Muallim District in Perak, Malaysia. It lies directly on the Perak-Selangor state border, utilizing the Sungai Bernam as its natural divider.

Topography and Limits

The settlement spans latitudes and longitudes near 3.681 and 101.5198. Local territory is administered by the Tanjong Malim District Council across an area spanning 189.02 square kilometers, housing a population of 66,103 recorded during the 2020 census.

Practical Orientation

Durable geographic orientation requires acknowledging the boundaries set by the Sungai Bernam and the administrative reach of the district council. Because local evidence within the source text omits durable safety metrics, crime assessments, policing details, and healthcare ratings, readers must verify risk evaluations through official municipal channels or local authorities rather than static geographical overviews. Real-time conditions and temporary advisory details are intentionally excluded from permanent editorial content and should be checked via the dated live layer or the GeoNames record for Tanjong Malim.

Tanjong Malim is a town in Muallim District, Perak, Malaysia.

It sits on the Perak‑Selangor state border, with the Sungai Bernam river marking the divide.

Borderland Waters

The river corridor offers quiet river‑bank walks and views of the town’s historic bridges, a reminder of the natural line that separates two states while uniting travelers from Kuala Lumpur (70 km north) and Ipoh (120 km south) along the North–South Expressway.

Rail‑Split Heritage

Old Town and New Town are bisected by the KTM Komuter line, creating a lively promenade where commuters mingle with market stalls, street food vendors, and the occasional university student from the main campus of Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI).

Gateway to Innovation

Nearby Proton City and the emerging Behrang 2020 district add a modern contrast, inviting visitors to explore Malaysia’s automotive heritage and future‑forward developments while still within the town’s 66,103‑strong community.

Multilingual Pulse

Languages echo through the streets—Malay, English, Mandarin, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, and Thai—reflecting the town’s diverse cultural tapestry and welcoming atmosphere.

Travelers can arrive via the Tanjung Malim railway station or the local bus hub, both linked to the wider Klang Valley network.

For more details, see the Wikipedia entry or the GeoNames record.

Tanjong Malim is a town in Muallim District, Perak, Malaysia. It lies on the Perak‑Selangor state border, with the Sungai Bernam serving as the natural divider.

Names whispered

Local legend records early designations such as Sungai Genta and Berenam—Malay for “of six”—recalling six Bugis warriors who opened the settlement, one of whom was a mualim.

War and settlement

In 1870, during the Pahang Civil War, Hj Mustapha bin Raja Kamala, a follower of Tok Gajah and leader of the Rao people, led his clan to the area and was appointed its first chief.

Council and quarters

The Tanjong Malim District Council administers 189.02 km², divided into eight zones:

• Trolak Pekan
• Slim River
• Slim Village
• Behrang Stesyen
• Behrang Hulu
• Bandar Behrang 2020
• Bandar Proton
• Tanjong Malim

Education and rail

The main campus of Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) anchors the town, which is bisected by the KTM Komuter rail line into an Old Town and a New Town.

Population snapshot

The 2020 census recorded 66,103 residents.

Tanjong Malim is a town in Muallim District, Perak, Malaysia. It lies on the Perak‑Selangor state border, with the Sungai Bernam river serving as the natural divider.

Borderline Waters

Positioned at latitude 3.681 N and longitude 101.5198 E, the town marks a subtle shift between two states. The river not only defines the political line but also shapes local life, offering a ribbon of water that threads through the surrounding low‑lying landscape.

Roads to the Capitals

Via the North–South Expressway, Tanjong Malim sits roughly 70 km north of Kuala Lumpur and 120 km south of Ipoh, linking it to Malaysia’s major urban centres while retaining a distinct small‑town rhythm.

Administrative Patchwork

The Tanjong Malim District Council governs an area of 189.02 km², subdivided into eight principal zones:

• Trolak Pekan
• Slim River
• Slim Village
• Behrang Stesyen
• Behrang Hulu
• Bandar Behrang 2020
• Bandar Proton
• Tanjong Malim

Population Pulse

The 2020 census recorded 66,103 residents, reflecting a multilingual community that speaks Malay, English, Chinese, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi and Thai.

Educational Anchor

At the town’s core stands the main campus of Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI), a historic institution that draws students from across the region and reinforces Tanjong Malim’s reputation as an educational hub.

Transport Threads

The KTM Komuter line bisects the Old Town and New Town, with Tanjung Malim station providing rail access. A local bus station complements rail travel, linking surrounding villages and the nearby Proton City industrial zone.

Geographic Context

Set in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone and trading in Malaysian Ringgit (MYR), the town’s geography is defined more by its relational distances than by altitude, as no specific elevation is recorded.

For further details, see the Wikipedia entry on Tanjong Malim and the GeoNames record.