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Tanjong Malim

Perak, Malaysia · Asia

About Tanjong Malim

Tanjong Malim sits on the route: 15 minutes from Proton City, 42km from Genting Highlands Road.

Tanjong Malim is a town located in Perak, Malaysia. With a population of 66,103, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Tanjong Malim sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tanjong Malim to your route.

About Tanjong Malim

Tanjong Malim, or Tanjung Malim, is a town in Muallim District, Perak, Malaysia. It is approximately 70 km (43 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur and 120 km south of Ipoh via the North–South Expressway. It lies on the Perak-Selangor state border, with Sungai Bernam serving as the natural divider. "Tanjong Malim" usually refers

Read more to the territory under administration of Tanjong Malim District Council or Majlis Daerah Tanjong Malim (MDTM), which includes the smaller towns adjacent to the town such as Proton City, Behrang, Behrang 2020, Sungkai and Slim River. "Tanjong Malim" is also referred to the Old Town and New Town divided by the KTM Komuter rail at its heart. Tanjong Malim is home to the main campus of the Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI).

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Where is Tanjong Malim located?

Tanjong Malim is located in Perak, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 3.6810 latitude, 101.5198 longitude.

What is the population of Tanjong Malim?

Tanjong Malim has a population of approximately 66,103 people, making it a town in Malaysia.

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Quick Information

Population
66,103
Continent
Asia
Country
Malaysia
Region
Perak
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
3.6810, 101.5198

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malaysia

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
994
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Tanjong Malim

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Genting Highlands Road

Malaysia's favourite hill-climb: a smooth, relentlessly twisty ascent from Genting Sempah to the casino resort at 1,800 m, beloved by local drivers and often wrapped in cool cloud.

42 km · about 50 min drive

mountain pass

Genting Highlands

Hilltop resort town at 1,700 metres above Kuala Lumpur, reached by a steep switchback highway from Genting Sempah.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Batu Caves

A limestone hill with massive cave temples and a 42-meter golden statue of Lord Murugan, a major Hindu pilgrimage site near Kuala Lumpur.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Tanjong Malim

  • 42 kmGenting Highlands RoadMalaysia's favourite hill-climb: a smooth, relentlessly twisty ascent from Genting Sempah to the casino resort at 1,800 m, beloved by local drivers and often wrapped in cool cloud.
  • 42 kmGenting HighlandsHilltop resort town at 1,700 metres above Kuala Lumpur, reached by a steep switchback highway from Genting Sempah.
  • 62 kmKL TowerA 421-meter telecommunications tower on Bukit Nanas in Kuala Lumpur offering panoramic city views and a glass sky box experience.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Tanjong Malim.

Proton City

🇲🇾 Malaysia

7 km awayPop. 12,009

Behrang Stesen

🇲🇾 Malaysia

10 km awayPop. 1,754

Kerling

🇲🇾 Malaysia

14 km awayPop. 3,309

FELDA Soeharto

🇲🇾 Malaysia

14 km awayPop. 6,060

Gedangsa

🇲🇾 Malaysia

15 km awayPop. 6,150

Kuala Kubu Baharu

🇲🇾 Malaysia

20 km awayPop. 194,387

Slim River

🇲🇾 Malaysia

22 km awayPop. 6,297

Rasa

🇲🇾 Malaysia

24 km awayPop. 1,470

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