Cameron Highlands Malaysia
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Many thanks for all your submission feedbacks and comments. This are the year 2010 compilation of all the comments that I received about Cameron Highlands Malaysia, our favourite popular travel Malaysia destination! Keep them coming! If you don't see your comments after you post them and received a reply from me, it is because I compile them at the end of the month (usually). Of course sometimes I'm a little busy with work and other what's not, so it might take a little longer for this comment page to be updated. Eventually it will be compiled and posted out. And yes, it will get very looooong! (see previous years comments)

I may be a little slow to reply to you and maybe also no reply (maybe missed your message due to other obligation and such or can't think of a proper reply at that moment and wanted to reply later and then forgot about it. Sorry!). But definately I would have received your thoughtful comments. A lot of answers to the question that I received could be found somewhere in this website. I know, I know, it is really large website and may be a bit difficult to find, you can try it with the site search before checking with me for the information. I have compile quite a lot of information during each trip but may not have the time to compose an article about it. Hopefully I would not procrastinate too long!

Yes, and thanks for the incoming messages!

boleh dapatkan contarac pakage

Jefri Justin
Nilai, Malaysia
12/July/2010

Dear Jefri,
Please contact travel agent.
I don't do tours.
Thank you.
Regards,
Jan.

hi jan,,

do u know of any hotels with connecting doors?

Thanks!
Shima Paiman
Malaysia
12/July/2010

Dear Shima,
Sorry. Don't know. You have to ask them.
Regards,
Jan.

Hi, I'm thinking to have a road trip with my family to Cameron highland after Hari Raya holiday, which is between 12-14 Sept 2010. Can I have your opinion whether those are a good time for us to go there? We are worried that during that period, which is after the Hari Raya holiday, Cameron highland will be very quiet and very little tourist/visitors. Or, will it be the other way around? Thank you for time..

Rgds,
Boen
Singapore
7/July/2010

Dear Boen,

Quite the contrary, quiet is best time to go. You get the whole place to yourself without getting stuck in traffic jams (yeah, Cameron Highlands got traffic jams now). The point to go Cameron Highlands is to relax, enjoy the view and fresh air... Veggies would be cheaper, accommodation at off peak rate, what wouldn't I do to get a few days off work to go on a week day! Only thing missing is the Brinchang night market. Would it be a big loss to miss this? That's up to you. Traffic jam vs peace and quiet.

Cheers!
Jan

Your site is a wealth of information, however I now realise my bookings for Tanah Rata hotel for 9th Sept 2010 ia a day before Hari Raya Pausa holidays.Can you advise how can I REACH Tanah Rata from Kualalampur by 12 AM. Any traffic jam on way or no bus availability without advance reservation? Shall be thankful for your guidance. Regards,

Ashok Kumar
Panipat, Haryana, India
6/Jul/2010

Dear Ashok Kumar,

Your timing is not good. It is the eve of a major festival holiday where just about everybody in Malaysia will head back to their hometown. For bus coaches, very likely the tickets are over booked if not bought at least one month in advance. Since there are no online bus booking you may try Kang Travel and Tours and see if they are running their service on that day. It may cost a bit more but at least you can make arrangement with them. Your date is on the eve of Hari Raya Puasa, so there is still chance that some who are still working and not taken leave from work to head back to their hometown, however the traffic would be getting heavier especially in the evening and night time when after work the people will head back to their home town.

If you can, it might be better if you can change your flight and hotel booking to another period and avoid the clash with Hari Raya Puasa.

Cheers!
Jan.

Thanks Jan for fast response. Unfortunately the flight and hotel booking cannot be changed due to many reasons. I have to stay only one night (9.09.10) at Tanah Rata and from there 2 nights to Penang. I request you guide on

1 Unititi Bus booking website prtal for booking thru internet, if possible.
2 Tanah rata to Butterworth bus on 10.9.10.

Regards,
Ashok Kumar

Dear Ashok,

Honestly I'm not a bus person as I prefer to drive. So my advise may not be perfect. If there is a Unititi web portal and if you can do booking online, then do so. Bus tickets are not expensive, better you get it now than wait one month before Hari Raya because a lot of people will also think the same.

Travel time will have to be lengthen (maybe double) because of possible traffic jam, so give yourself a lot of time allowance when it comes to connecting to other mode of transport especially if about flight.

Do contact Kang Tours (Kang Tours and Travels) about their minivan service, not because they are my friend but because I have other friends in Cameron Highlands who also recommend their transportation service.

Take care and best regards,
Jan.

Thanks again. I have sent an enquiry to kangholiday for travel to Cameroon. Hope to hear from them.
Regards,

Ashok Kumar
7/July/2010

Hi Jan, just read your blog on Cameron Hari Raya Pausa eve travel. Now I am planning taking a direct flight to Penang from KL where I shall land from India, that way I shall stay at Penang for 4 days in place of 3. Is this alternative right one? I regret I did not find you before all my bookings. You could have advised well.

Regards,
Ashok Kumar
11/July/2010

So Jan, after your nice readable blog entry and inputs from other sources I have decided to book a flight to Penang from Kualalampur where I shall be landing thus foregoing Cameron.

Is it the right decision? I shall be staying there for 4 days. Regards, waiting your feedback.

Ashok Kumar
Materials Manager
IOCL,Panipat Refinery,
Panipat - 132140, Haryana, India
12/July/2010

Dear Ashok,

Sad to hear that you won't be visiting Cameron Highlands. It has beautiful scenery. Well it is just that your timing is not good. Anyway, hope you will return another time to Malaysia and next time get to visit Cameron Highlands.

Cheers!
Jan.

You done a great job with this site. Thank you.
Khairul
Malaysia
5/Jul/2010

Khairul, you are welcome.
Jan.

Hi,

I am driving from Singapore to Cameron Highlands via North-South Highway. Which highway exit should I take before heading to Simpang Pulai? Before Nilai exit? Any exit number?

Thanks.
Alvin Loh
Singapore
30/June/2010

Dear Loh,

I don't know the exit number. It is the turning road to KLIA airport on Elite highway (can't remember whether before or after Nilai exit, so keep your eyes peeled). Then from there look for direction to North / Ipoh / Penang / Alor Setar. The Elite highway will connect to the PLUS highway. You should be in the highway without exit any toll till you reach Simpang Pulai.

Cheers!
Jan.

Hi Jan,

I attached a map link here and possible to provide some guides here?

Regards,
AL
1/July/2010

Dear Alvin,

I just wrote the directions here:

Travel from Singapore to Cameron Highlands

See if you can follow it.
Cheers!
Jan.

Jan,

It's clearer and well understood. The map helps har!
Cheers & thanks!

Regards,
Alvin

Dear Jan,

I just got back from CH. Very very fruitful and adventurous trip esp a bit of navigation needed.

Just want to share my feedback here.

Road sign not specifically clear to me (prob to a S'porean to me), once pass Nilai, look put for and turn left at the Exit 214. Then head head straight as what you had stated earlier and then follow all the way through till you see Simpang Pulai & turn left into Exit 317. Immediately you will see simpang pulai toll. Once out the toll, turn right at traffic light, and thereafter follow by another right turn immediately at traffic light where will lead you to Blue Valley.

Interest route that you may like to know of. When I returned, I head to Pahang Bentong. Instead of going through the coming route, I took the road to Ringlet where I will head to Bertam Valley. This is a very very new road and it lead you to Raub and so on. This road comes with a very scenic view and farms, orang asli along the road side selling stuff. Oil plantation along Raub area. Few cars, of course due to new road, but interestingly is, it took me only about 2h45mins to reach Bentong town. One of the look out is don't drive too near to the road edge where I saw few road/land slides but they were already blocked it out. So relatively safe. I believed another 3 to 6 months time, the road will be 100% in operation.

Highway nothing much to see but people who are adventurous can choose above path.

Thanks and I believed I will be back agian pretty soon.

Cheers,
AL

Dear Alvin,

Whoa! You already tried the new road! I thought based on the news it would be open in Aug 2010, but looks like it is already operational. Maybe not yet officially open, but usable already as what you have tried. Interesting, I didn’t know it leads to Bentong as they mentioned it linked to Kuala Lipis. Thanks for the info and feedback!

Cheers!
Jan.

I would like to contact Roy Follows to share some interesting topics on Jungle Forts During the Communist Insurgency and I need to have his e-mail add.

Paul Kiong
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
27/June/2010

Dear Paul,

Intriguing, many people asked to have Roy's contact. So tell me a little background about yourself before I release the needed contact.

Thank you
Jan.

Dear Jan,

Thanks for your reply. Yes, I am a retired Supt of Police formerly from the Special Branch. I had served in Perak State for 15 yrs fighting the Communist insurgents from 1976 to 1989 until the date of the signing of the Peace Agreement on 02 DEC 1989. I was bashing the notorious deep jungle of Perak and Kelantan for many years. I happen to share with Roy some of his short experiences during the insurgency war with the communists. To know more about me please go to Google and type...Paul Kiong Supt of Police Special Branch and then go into ..search!

Tks again and hoping to hear from you.
Rgds.
Paul

Dear Paul,

Ah! My hats off to you! Pleased to meet another veteran (a decorated one too!) from that difficult period. I’m sure you have many stories to share. Roy’s email address as follows:

Roy Follows email (removed for privacy)

And would you happen to know Jim Smith, Leading Scout of West York Regiment who also help set up the fort in Cameron Highlands?

I happened to pass by the location of Fort Brooke in Ulu Kelantan on my last trip to Cameron Highlands. It is now just an open grassland without any leftover structure to indicate that a Fort was there previously. Guess the jungle will reclaim back the land if not in used.

Cheers!
Jan

Dear Jan,

Thanks for your prompt reply and Roy's email add. I will be writing to him soon. Sorry, I do not know Jim Smith as I believe he was serving during the 1st Emegency whereas I was fighting the communist during the 2nd phase from 1968 - 1989. Yes, those were the difficult days and very taxing physically and mentally. But I really enjoyed every minute of it with all the risk and excitement thrown in. It was worth all the effort as it finally brought the insurgency to an end with peace and prosperity to its people and country. I am happy that I had contributed my role in bringing the 'war' to an early end.

Thanks once again and do keep in touch.

Rgds.
Paul
30/June/2010

Dear Paul,

Hope you will have a good correspondence with Roy. I showed him the latest picture of where Fort Brooke use to be. He wanted to know what it looked liked currently and whether there was any development in that area. That place is now slowly reclaimed back by the jungle. Not much development except some orang asli villages.

Were you stationed at Fort Brooke at some point in your service with Special Branch?

Wars are never good for any country, thankfully to look for adventure the adversary is you against nature. Still tough but at least no one is shooting back at you!

Take care!
Jan.

Dear Jan,

Yes, I had written a short note to Roy just now. Hope to hear his reply soon i.e. if he wants to share his exploits with me. Yes, I saw your posting to him on the bushy overgrown location of Fort Brooke. In fact I had been to that place way back in the 1980s but without any structure. My staff was then staying in a new wooden hut acting as a post by the track leading to Gua Musang I had not serve in Fort Brooke but visited the place only. I was the Officer-in-Charge of all the SB Forts/Posts in Perak and Kelantan for 4/5 years in the mid 1980s. I used to either fly in or by timber track in my frequent visits to all these locations. At times I would visit the posts unannounced via jungle routes to avoid being ambushed by CTs. As you know what goes in must come out esp. By timber tracks. And the Cts knows your presence in the area too. I used to operate for weeks and months in deep jungle areas searching for the enemy without resupply from the air or road. Just live off the jungle. I had been operating with the enemy and what they eat I too eat the same. No problem at all. As a matter of fact, I was taught and train by the enemy for a number of years. I am very comfortable living/sleeping in the jungle. When the war was over, I continue to track into the jungle and visiting the 7 highest peaks of 7.000 ft and above in the Peninsular from 1990 - 1996 a number of times with friends and family. Till today I am still visiting the jungle posts by road and water-ways to be with the orang aslis by 4x4 vehicles. Just walking down memory lane!! But no need to be on full alert and no pressure and tension in being ambushed/shot-at by the enemy/ No worries on stepping on CT booby-traps having your legs blown off.

Rgds,
Paul

Hi, I have been very dissapointed with Kang tours. First they claim not to be able to pick up at the hotel I stayed, then the do it for others. Then they over charge on travelling with a child. Last but not least I was not dropped of where agreed: being the railway to the airport in KL. I got dropped of at the common railway instead, had to take an addition taxi for $20 and nearly missed my flight because of the extra travel time. NO GOOD!

Fae Gerrits
Australia
15/June/2010

Dear Karen,

Received this complaint from one of your customer. Better watch out what you can promise to customer. Also tell your driver the difference between ERL rail link drop off location at KL Sentral and the old KTM train station (now KTM not using).
Cheers!
Jan.

Hi Jan

thanks for your mail ,I will explain for this guest, sometime they have mistake for our transport is just transfer they not is chartered for the van so we can stop where they have ask ,for the pick up in the hotel if we able pick up we will do it for them but sometime they hotel is very far away our price just for RM35.00 per person is same for the bus fare they can't expect so much ,our van just have 10 seated for the child we must charge in the same price also ,anyway thanks for your mail to tell me this ,I will be careful for this .

from karen
16/June/2010

Dear Karen,

I have placed your minivan service page since a few days ago:
Kang Tours Minivan Bus Transfer Service

You may want to put in some explanation about this service.

Cheers!
Jan.

Greetings from Durban. I did a war book on the SAS and it has a chapter on Malaya. See www.dandy.co.za so please I would like to get in contact with Roy Follows. Do you have his email address, thanks.

Jonathan Pittaway
Durban, KZN, South Africa
13/June/2010

Dear Jonathan,

You can try this email address:
Roy Follows email (removed for privacy)

Hope you have some interesting stories!
Jan.

sir, need some question ...are the trail that you stated suitable for mountain bike? or just for walking only?

pls reply.

Thanks
Amir Zubaidi
Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
8/June/2010

Dear Amir,

Those trail has been around for a long time before mountain bike came into existence. Thus it is just for hiking only.

Cheers!
Jan.

Dear Jan,

thanks for your reply.

as i been informed, there has a trail for mountain bikes, Jim Thomson Trail. Do you know it?
Amir
10/June/2010

Sorry! I don't go out hiking that much! Check with the tour companies. They should know.
Cheers!
Jan.

Tried to find local guide to mossy forrest but unsuccesful. Can recommend some local guide. Thanks.
Michael Lim
Singapore
7/June/2010

Dear Michael,

Try:
Father's Guesthouse / Cameron Secrets Tours
Kang Tours and Travel

Cheers!
Jan.

Thanks Jan.
Regard
Michael
7/June/2010

Hi

Would like to know if there is any apartments for rent in cameron highlands for long term up to 1 year or more at a fare price. I f u can help me with this I thank u very much

As ever
Maurice Peabody
Maine, USA
4/June/2010

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Hi, I am sorry to disturb... anyway,I will appreciate your advice regarding my trip from Cameron Highlands to Langkawi. I have been searching whole day long on net no success. Everybody shows to go to Penang and then to Langkawi by ferry. I will depart from Penang to Bangkok, once I return from Langkawi. Therefore I am asking you for a help, how to get from CH to Langkawi avoid Penang, so I think via Alor Setar/Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis. Is this an option, would I can catch some bus to the ferry terminal, or this is not possible in one day?

Thank you very much for your help !

Best regards,
Juraj, from Slovakia
3/June/2010

Hi! You're missing Canada under countires :-) Anyhow, I just wanted to thank you for an amazing website. it is without doubt the best tourist-type website I have seen anywhere in Malaysia. If Tourism Malaysia was smart, they'd hire you quick! Anyhow, thanks again. ps. We are a Canadian family living in Cheras- hence why I noticed you were missing Canada!

Sally Nelson
Selangor, Malaysia
2/June/2010

Dear Sally,

I didn't catch the joke, but thanks for the compliments!

Cheers!
Jan.

Hi,

I wish to share this information with all travellers to CH from KL by coaches.

Information from internet webbsites stated that you could book the coaches from Pasarakyat bus terminal, KL Sentral station and Puduraya bus terminal. There is no coaches from these terminals as Puduraya station is under complete renovation. The only terminal available is Bukit Jelil which is at the outskirts of KL city.

There are only 2 companies servicing day trips to CH, Damai Express and Unititi Express.

I will recommend Unititi Express as the drivers are very skilful and careful. Because I rely 100% on the internet informations, I had had to travel to all those above terminals under very heavy thunderstorm just to book the coach at Bukit Jelil.

You can take the Sri Petaling line (LRT) from Hang Tuah station. Please note that this station also service the Ampang line LRT. During my stay at CH from 19/5/2010 for a week, the weather is quite warm unlike 2 years ago the same period.

Robert Leow
Singapore
27/5/2010

Thanks for Info, will post it up all to see.
Cheers!
Jan.

hello... i know this is a comment page, but i really need some assistance here..

my gf and i are planning for a trip of 3D2N to Cameron Highlands... and we are university students who have just graduated and never been to Cameron Highlands. i would really be glad if u can give me some suggestions.

we will be travelling there by bus from KL. as once we touched down there, we have no transport on our own.

1. how should we be travelling around?
2. for first-timers, what are the attractions not to be missed?
3. any recommendations for accommodation for couples like us and yet dun cost too much?
4. what are the food not to be missed?
5. any other suggestions or advice?

ur reply would be very much appreciated.

thanks...
Chin Loon
Malaysia
18/5/2010

Dear Chin Loon,

As students who are short on funds and want to see the world or at least good old Malaysia countryside, you need to walk a lot to save on cash. To answer your questions:

1. By walking mostly but some sights are far so you may consider sharing a cab or if want to tackle many sights at lowest cost and quickest time, use tour companies. They have countryside tours which are affordable. Approx RM60-RM90 depending on their itinerary. Or you can waste your time by waiting for public bus. Wait time approx 1 to 2 hours depending on public bus whether breakdown or not. Take your chances waiting or start walking!
2. Easy answer, tea plantation!
3. Ya, go dorm style RM10-RM15 per night per person. Try Kang Travellers Lodge, Father's Guesthouse, Cameronian Inn or KRS/Twinpines.
4. Tea and scones and steamboat!
5. Look through my website!

Cheers!
Jan.

Hello. I am Goh from Multimedia University. I am interest to organise a binding trip for my society in Cameron. I did see the 2 places that you recommend in the website. However, I do not familiar with the place over there. Could you tell me more information about it? Is there any chalet or dormitory around? Is the place suitable for binding trip which we will have station game, campfire, ice breaking. Do you have any suitable place which can take in 40 people in for the binding trip? Looking forward for your reply. Thank you. ^^

Goh Pei Gueh
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
17/5/2010

Dear Goh,
What is a binding trip?
Anyway I don't run any of the places featured. You have to contact them directly.
Cheers!
Jan.

Can you please send me some information about schools in the Cameron Highlands, if there are any international schools. I am a qualified teacher with 11 years experience, looking to take up a teaching position.

Dawn Greenwood
Western Australia
12/5/2010

I would like to book Apartment / Banglow for 5 Family on 05.05.2010 - 06.05.2010

Gomathy Vasantha Kumaran
Malaysia
10/5/2010

Dear Gomathy,
Please check directly with the apartment owners.
TQ.
Jan.

Hi,
My church youths will be having a camp at Chefoo Methodist Centre at the end of this month. We have a 4 hours break on the second day, and we'll be doing some sightseeing. Was wondering if there's any nearby attractions and good restaurants within walking distance that you might know? Can let us know roughly how long to walk to each of the attractions? Thanks!

Ken Choong
Klang, Selangor
Malaysia
5/5/2010

Dear Ken Choong,

Chefoo is somewhere along the small connecting between Brinchang and Strawberry Park Resort, right? You can walk over to Brinchang for makan-makan (Restaurant You Hoo is recommended) and from there you can walk over to Multicrop market (very steep road but I've seen many do it) or walk the other direction to the golf course, doing what there I don't know since I presume you guys don't play golf! You can skirt around the golf course and head to All Souls Church and from there to FRIM and do a bit of jungle exploration. Parit Trail Path no. 4 starts from FRIM. Simple and quick hiking trail.

Enjoy!
Jan.

Hi Jan,

Thank you so much for your prompt reply! really appreciate it :)

Not too sure bout the hiking as we only have bout 4 hours (and i doubt my youth groups wanna go for a trail walk :) )

I got this map from one of the many cameron websites (Chefoo School is the same as Chefoo Methodist i presume), looking at the map, we're thinking of walking over to Cactus Valley and also the Big Red Strawberry Farm. Just not sure if it is within walking distance.

Btw have several other questions:

1. Is there any tea plantation nearby or how far is the nearest one?
2. Any good places for scones and tea at the Brinchang town?

Really glad to receive the info from you. Thanks again!

Ken
5/5/2010

Dear Ken,

Cactus Valley I think have shifted, but the Big Red Strawberry should still be there. If not mistaken the road in front of Chefoo when you walk to Brinchang should take you pass some workshops. I think not so far by walk. I drove by long time ago and saw Chefoo.

Tea plantation nearest is Sg Palas, take the road branch out around Kea Farm vegetable market. You can't walk from Brinchang unless you got a lot of stamina and time.

Mostly Chinese, Indian and Malay food in Brinchang. For nice tea and scones nearest is Smokehouse and YTL Cameron Highlands Resort around the golf course. The latter will cost a bomb (RM66)! And they both serve only after 3pm. Cheapest and best is still at Cameronian Inn in Tanah Rata and they server anytime, baked fresh just for you! If you don't mind just having desserts you could head over to Strawberry Moments cafe in Brinchang for cakes. It is located around the corner from Star Regency next to Kavy Hotel.

Parit trail is very short. But it will still take time for you to walk to FRIM and from there many more minutes before you reach the waterfall. If not mistaken it took me about half an hour to walk the path.

Cheers!
Jan.

Thanks Jan for all the info!

Looking forward to have a great time at our youth camp!

Thanks again!

Ken
5/5/2010

i would b greatful if u can share some infor on vegetables/fruits/flowers etc of CH.... i mean background, scientific name etc....

eg. see this one

http://ongzi-secretgarden.blogspot.com/2009/12/floral-cameron-highlands.html

Ongzi
Malaysia
4/5/2010

Hi Caroline,

Good day to you.

How are you? This is Thomas Loh,we have met once in Sandakan and remembered you went to Sipiluk to visit the orand utan?I was the branch in charge in Happers Trading,Sandakan at that time,it was indeed a long time.

Viewed yr article n pic,very impressive and glad that you are doing well.

Anyway,pls take care and pls keep in touch.

Best Parsonal Regards,

Thomas Loh.
Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia
22/4/2010

Dear Thomas,

I don't believe we have met before. I have never set foot in Sandakan! Kota Kinabalu and Mount Kinabalu , yes, but not Sandakan. Probably a case of mistaken identity?

Cheers!
Jan.

Hi Jan,

Good morning.I think i got the wrong person,I am sorry but anyway,nice to know you.

Thank you and have a nice week end.

Brgds,
Thomas.
23/4/2010

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Zaha Salleh
Besut
Terengganu
20/4/2010

Hi

I am planning to visit Cameron Highland on 11 and 12 June 2010.

If time permit, we (I and my friends) would like to play golf at your course either on 11 afternoon or 12 morning.

Hope these dates your course is not closed for public. Can you advise what time is the last registration for the afternoon and what time can tee off in the morning.

What is the green fee and other charges for 9 and 18 holes?

Can you also advise the name of the hotels near your golf course.

Looking forward to hear from you soon.

Thank you

Gay Chin Lin
Singapore
15/4/2010

Hello Gay Chin Lin,

I know you enjoy golf, but could you contact MDCH instead?

Regards,
Jan.

Hi Jan

Tks for yr fast respond. Not sure what is MDCH, Appreciate if you can provide me the Email address.

Regards
Gay Chin Lin
16/4/2010

Dear Gay,
MDCH means Majlis Daerah Cameron Highlands. And sorry, I don’t have their contact details. You just have to inquire about it when you arrive there.

Cheers!
Jan.

Jan
Noted. Tks
Regards
16/4/2010

Hi there!

I'm working on a new Malaysian Cookery programme for British TV and we're thinking about featuring the Cameron Highlands.

You seem like something of an expert on the subject so I'm hoping I can ask you for some advise? Perhaps you could email me so I have your address so we can chat?

Many thanks,

Liz Bunnel
Devon
United Kingdom
13/4/2010

Hi... Thanks for the great sharing here. Need your help if you know any apartments that allow us to bring our dogs along? We are planning for a short holiday, me n my hubby with two small doggies. Hope to hear from you. Thanks

Gene
Kuala Lumpur
12/4/2010

Dear Gene,

The apartment owners won't be happy about it. Nope.
Cheers!
Jan.

Hi Jan

No problem. Thanks for the info and have a good day ahead!

Cheers
Gene
13/4/2010

I would like to have some advice about marriage registration in Cameron Highlands. Is there any temple in Cameron Highlands provides facility of marriage registration? Please kindly advise. Thanks a lot.

Carmen Ng
Malaysia

I JUST WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FEE OF THE ROOM FOR TWO ADULTS AND ONE KIDS.PLEASE REPLY BACK TO ME.THANKS.

Lisa Wan
Shah Alam
Selangor
5/4/2010

Dear Lisa Wan,

Please contact the relevant hotels for inquiry. I only do reviews.
Regards,
Jan.

Is it possible to get a bus going from Tanah Rata to Hat Yai Thialand? Your site does not mention Thialand, some tourists may move in a northerly direction as I am.

Ron Davis
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia
4/4/2010

Dear Ron Davis,

There is no direct bus route from Tanah Rata to Hat Yai Thailand. You can switch buses though. Take a bus and hop over to Ipoh or Penang and switch to another bus line to proceed to Hatyai.

Cheers!
Jan.

Hey Jan.

Hope you still remember me. Yes, will reach CH on Sun morning and we decided to stay @ Kea farm and strawberry farms. One qns to enquire: is it of walking distance from equatorial to multicrop central market and from multicrop central market to cactus valley/brinchang town?

thks.
regards
stella =)
1/4/2010

Hello Stella,

Yes, I remember. And I also remember that Equatorial Cameron Highlands is quite a long walk downhill to Multicrop Central Market, and very much further still to Brinchang town. Maybe should bring along a bicycle for the quick downhill ride, but then again the cycle back up the hill would be quite a task, no?

Cheers!
Jan.

I would like to organize my company outing somewhere around November/December. Can you sent to me quotation. Details as follows:

Accomodation : 2 days 1 night.
Total of pax : 200 persons.
Event :dinner/karaoke.
My tel no : 019-3797901.
kindly contact me for further info

Fida Mohd Isa
Shah Alam, Selangor
31/3/2010

Can you give me information when Golf Course was laid down and what happened to The Cameron Highlands Hotel.

Brian Richardson
East Farleigh, Maidstone
Kent ME15 0LR
United Kingdom
Member Malaya Study Group
[Philaterly]
25/3/2010

Please change the room picture
Mr Shah
Hotel De La Ferns
Cameron Highlands
28/3/2010

Give me a better one, then!
Jan.

Dear Jan Leow

Which Room picture would u like? or Kindly open our website to view all the room categories at www.hoteldelaferns.com.my

Regards
Syah (Reservation)

Dear Sir/Mdm in charge,

Like to check on transport from Tanah Rata to Gunung Irau trailhead and guide. Any advice? We do not have transport. many thanks,

Josephine Png
Singapore
23/3/2010

Dear Josephine Png,

Please check with tour company, Kang Tours and Travel.
Call +60 (5) 4915828 or +60 (16) 5422249 (Karen).
Cheers!
Jan.

I am trying to find a chef who I worked with in England at Wessex water and Pankor resort his name is Chef Hoo I wonder if you could pass on my email address to him if he works there thank you for your time

Chef Ian Curness
Samos, Greece
23/3/2010

Dear Chef Ian,

Sorry. I have no idea. Can't help you here.
Cheers!
Jan.

Hi,

thumbs up for the comphrensive info on the website. Keen on a short relaxing holis with my frens to CH. would you recommend a 1N or 2N stay in CH cus im tinking is 1N stay quite rush to taste the yummy food and explore CH?

Considering to stay in Brinchang town, wad resort/hotels wld you recommend such that it is near to rose centre/tea plantations/strawberry farms etc? Also, with regards to the night market, is it open on sun?

Since its our first time to CH, how is it like? walking dist between brinchang and tanah rata town?

thks so much!!!
Star Huang
Singapore
21/3/2010

Dear Star Huang,

Thanks for the message. 1 night stay is too short especially since if you come from Singapore your journey time alone already take more than half a day! Then if you like it you regret staying so short. So two nights or more would be nice especially first time.

I take it you have no transport of your own. You have two choice based on your comment.

1) stay in Equatorial Hotel if you want easy access to Kea Farm, Butterfly Park, Strawberry Farms. However this is very far from the towns.

2) stay in Brinchang, star rated hotel is Rosa Passadena Hotel. For cheaper please check the hotel list. The Brinchang night market is not available on Sunday (I think, I forget) but definitely available on Saturday. Experience once is enough during the trip, they cause terrible traffic jams!

Distance between Tanah Rata and Brinchang, 5-10 minutes by car. Walking? Multiply it 5 times maybe, never tried it. Good luck! Oh, don't think about walking from Kea Farm to Brinchang. Way too far and steep road to walk! But you could brave walking from Kea Farm to Boh Tea Plantation Sg Palas but it is a very long walk which I have seen some people do it. Best you get a travel company to take you around.

Cheers!
Jan.

Hi Jan,

thks for the reply. actually we will be booking a Free and Easy package from Singapore. It includes two way coach ticket and accommodation either in equatorial or strawberry park resort. Will reach 10am at CH and depart at 10am, depending how many nites we staying. Is there any public transport/buses between tanah ratah and brinchang?

Thks
Star
22/3/2010

Dear Star,

There is a bus service. But don’t rely on it. CH is not Singapore. You can arrange taxi from hotel. I think they have shuttle service, not sure if it is free. There are travel tour services which you can book through the hotel. Strawberry Park Resort is up on a hill between Tanah Rata and Brinchang. Quite a long walk to the golf course and definitely a very long walk to either town. Good for exercise but I don’t like long walks up and down the hill but you could try.

Cheers!
Jan.

I am Chang. I would like a favour from you. Is there a farmer association in Cameron? If yes, do you have the contact number?

Chang
Malaysia
17/3/2010

Dear Chang,

I'm sure there will a farmers association, however I do not know of their contacts. Apologies.

Cheers!
Jan.

Hearty Congratulations Jan for this very informative and useful website of yours on CH ! Great initiative no doubt. Your zeal to promote an attractive eco destination is really praiseworthy and the Tourism Malaysia authority should bestow an Award to you for this highly astute promotional effort and dedication by an individual. You are rendering a humble service to your nation and also to scores of information hungry foreign tourists, those who likes to visit CH. Tourism Malaysia’s home page and Pahang Tourism’s home page must have a hyperlink of your site, which would be a real recognition of your travel writing prowess.

I am planning to go to Malaysia for a weeklong vacation with my wife and daughter to celebrate our 30th Anniversary. Last August we took a daylong trip to Genting. As both of them enjoy shopping in KL so they don’t like make an overnight stay outside KL. Please advice what should I do.

Shamsul Huda
shamsulhuda25@yahoo.co.uk
Dhaka, Bangladesh
12/3/2010

Dear Shamsul Huda,

Thanks for the praise. Liked too much KL Shopping, eh? Then be like my wife, seems like she can shop anywhere whether got shopping malls or not. Go souvenir hunting, buy tea, buy Orang Asli stuffs, or if you like Jim Thompson stuffs, you can go to their little shop in YTL Cameron Highlands Resort. While your wife shops for a little souvenir, you go have their luxurious afternoon tea!

Cheers!
Jan.

Dear sir,

Its very good to see that people into organic vege now. we would like to introduce our way of creating awareness using worm to compost and use back the fertilizer to their garden or plantation.

Maybe we can work together in any way possible to create awareness among youngster.

you are welcome to visit ourwebsite www.hijaukembali.webs.com or you can reply back to me at norhana@hijaukembali.com.my

looking forward for your reply sir,

Hana
10/3/2010

Hi,

Thanks for the info about Cameron Highland in your website. I wonder if you can inform me as to the state of the newly build highway from Raub to Cameron Highland; is it passable by a normal sedan. I understand that it is passable by 4 wheel drives.

Thanks!
Tan Ee Wah
Mentakab, Pahang
6/3/2010

A nice place wif lots of info..thank u for providing us this precious page..

I wish to visit CH & probablt stay at Brinchang..I came 15 years ago!!! BTW, any good budget (2 & 3 stars) hotels tat u cld suggest. The last time I tink i stayed at Brinchang Hotel..Thnx in advance..

Cheong Kah Hoe
Singapore
5/3/2010

My family is planning our first trip to CH this March holidays. 4 adult + 2 children. Looking for a 2bedroom apartment. Any recommendation? Price between RM200-RM400 nett.

Jane Khaw
Singapore
1/3/2010

Dear Jane Khaw,

For really nice commercial apartment try Equatorial or Casa Dela Rosa. Privately own with nice decor but eccentric, try SPM at Prima Villa. Good one to go is Greenhill. For plain and simple, go for Arabella. Desa Anturium and Carnation also ok.

For reference, please check:

Cameron Highlands Apartments

Cheers!
Jan.

-May i have a time bus from kl sentral?
-when i come to bus station cameron can i go to travel?
Cherr Uildd
Anguilla
23/2/2010

Dear Cherr Uildd,

You have to go to Puduraya Bus Station. From KL Sentral take another train or take taxi to Puduraya. You will have to check the bus station for time table schedule as I don't have any in hand.

Regards,
Jan.

Dear Sir,

thank you for putting up this wonderful website stuffed with useful and comprehensive information about CH.

my mother intends to visit the famous Buddhist temple in CH, unfortunately i can't seem to find any information (eg. the location--is it in Brinchang or Tanah Rata?, how to get there, any nearest accommodation in the vicinity) on that.

As this will be our first trip to CH, we appreciate if you may offer us some advice and help.

Tqvm in advance for your kind reply.

Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Rinchen Tee
Kuala Lumpur
14/2/2010

Dear Rinchen,

I take you mean Sam Poh Kong? There are many Buddhist temples around in Cameron Highlands but somehow this one located in Brinchang seem to be very popular. In Brinchang (from Tanah Rata direction) turn right after the Hindu temple and follow the narrow road. It will take you all the way in to Sam Poh Kong.

Happy Chinese New Year to you and family!
Cheers!
Jan.

Could somebody help as I've got an offer to work in Bertam Valley but having difficulty to rent a room/apartment to house me and my 2 boys. Required date would be 22nd Feb 2010. Kindly sms 014-3049448 should good samaritans could provide contacts. TQ

Jackie Chan
Bidor, Perak
9/2/2010

Let me see if any Cameron Highlands Facebook Fans can help out. Many of them stay in CH.

Cheers!
Jan.

Hello! I will like to know if there are bicycle trails in cameron highlands or any routes to do cycling.

Hope to hear from you soon and Thank you very much!

Maureen
Kuala Lumpur
6/2/2010

Me & my family ( total 22 of us ) have a very very bad experience in Royal Lily Apartment in Cameron Highland in last year December 2009. It spoiled our mood totally at the holiday.

We can only check into the apartment at about 5.00pm. We are waiting in front of the apartment at about 2 hours before we can check in. Then we are very disappoints to what we have seen:

Tell you what we can see in the apartments:
Royal Lily Apartment . Unit B-02-15 , B-02-16 , _____________

1. Dusty house
2. Dirty Sofa. ( You not even want to seat on it )
3. Dangerous chair. ( My mom 60+ years nearly fall down from the chair )
4. Dangerous window. ( The window may fall down any time )
5. Spider house. ( There is a big spider hanging on the wall )
6. Dangerous Water heater ( We can't even take bath , as the Water heater has been place a note " Dangerous - Do Not use ".
7. Terrible / scary Bed ( you can't even want to sleep on the terrible bed - dirty , bloody bed. At night we cannot sleep, we on the light on all day night.)
8. Etc.

We pay RM$300.00 for each unit ( 3 unit x $300.00 = $900.00 ). But we get is a terrible experience, nobody can take bath, every body cannot sleep well, you don't feel you want to rest on the sofa because it is very dirty and unsafe. Every where is dangerous.

We leave the apartment early at the morning.

After we get home, we try to contact the agent, he refuse to answer our call.

Dear Sir, can you let me know how can complain about this.

I have try to attached some Photo to you , but I don't know how. Please let me know your email so that I can forword the photo for you.

Best regards.

Hope to hear your reply soon.

Alice
Singapore
1/2/2010

Dear Alice,

Seems like you got a raw deal. Yes, you can pass the photos to this email reply. Normally apartment units are individually owned. So there will be good and bad. And if the owner don't put in work to maintain the place or at least hire out to management companies, then chances are the apartment is not worthy for rental. It is good that you share out your information. Hopefully the owner won't come after me with a hatchet for highlighting this gross misconduct. I've heard that when some bloggers tried to highlight restaurants that fleeced patrons they got sued. Anyway pictures are worth a thousand words and after display, the owner will have to vindicate what have been shown.

Cheers!
Jan.

Dear Jan,

Thank you very much for your reply. Refer to the attached Photo, I greatly believe that those apartment are not qualify to rent out. If any accident happen, who will responsible. In our group , there are baby few months to elderly 70 years. This is too much. I hope you can do some thing about this. Hope you can bring this case to the Consumer Association.

We must give a lesson to the agent / middle man.

Thanks and best regards,

Alice
2/2/2010

Good day. How many budget hotel in Tanah Rata and Brinchang? Price rate under RM 100 for backpackers? Any hotel or apartment in Kampung Raja?

Vinky
Malaysia
30/1/2010

Dear Vinky,

Too many budget hotels to count. For RM10-15 per night dorm style, I only know 3-- Father's, Kangs, KRS Twinspines. Choose one.

Hotel Apartments in Kampung Raja, possible. Never know.

Regards,
Jan.

Hi Jan, please read my post in your forum under the accommodation apartment topic. You might want to remove the Mdm tang name in your website to avoid another victim cheated by her.

June
25/1/2010

Dear Ms June,

Hmmm... this is not ethical of her. What has been agreed should be honoured. I will put a footnote to that webpage based on your comment.

Regards,
Jan. Desa Anthurium Apartment in Cameron Highlands - comment at bottom

hi,

i just want your help..can u please find me a package for a family 2 day 1 night..the packages include a tour to all famous destination at there..
tq..

Juha
Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia
18/1/2010

do you know anywhere that takes small to med dogs B we are a group of 6 adults with 2 dogs that want a place with a few bedrooms for a long weekend b

Brenda Sena
KL, Malaysia
18/1/2010

Would like to know day and time which opens to public. Especially during chinese lunar new year 14th feb on wards.The last trip i came was closed for cleaning after some long weekend public holiday.Need info. Thanks.

Cheh Yue Kong
Singapore
15/1/2010

Dear Henry Cheh,

Cameron Highlands is open 24/7/365. Go there anytime! Though I won't recommend driving at night in the dark.

Cheers!
Jan.

I just want to ask something about campsite's information...If I want to book on 15-18/3/2010 in forestry department..four days three nights..what is the price about 40-50 persons?? Thus, how to register and what is the contact number?? Hope can reply soon...

Lam Yik Seong
Gopeng, Perak, Malaysia
12/1/2010

Dear Lam,

It is RM3 per person. Unlimited nights. Just go. They will look for you. More info here:

Camping site in Cameron Highlands

Cheers!
Jan.

Dear sir/madam

I would like to invite you to joint our busniess meeting on 1st to 4th February 2010, this business meeting is related to agriculutre product and livestock. If you are interest please kindly go to www.smicambodia.com/index.php

Thanks,
Ms.Chantha Iem
Penh, Phnom Penh
12/1/2010

Hi, my friends and I are avid mountain biker and are planning to come to Cameron Highland maybe over CNY for riding and rest with family. Looking for a banglow for about 7 families. Also need some assisatnce to hook with the local mountain bikers.

Umar Zaman Mydeen
Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia
9/1/2010

I just want to ask, I planning to visit cameron highlands on this march holiday but I want ensure, is there any a rent car in there becoz it easier to me to rounding2 the place. tq

Mohd Nor Fazli Mohd Sharif
Johor Baru, Malaysia
9/1/2010

Dear Mohd Nor Fazli,

Nope. There is no rental car in Cameron Highlands. You have to rent your car in Johor Baru or KL before going up to Cameron Highlands.

Cheers!
Jan.

It is interesting to read your article on organic farming in Cameron. One thing struck me that the chicken droppings were full of chemicals and antibiotic and etc.May be you would want to read more on roxarsone in chicken droppings, inorganic arsenic in poultry waste.

JC Ng
Penang, Malaysia
8/Jan/2010

Dear JC Ng,

I guess in the end one just cannot escape from man-made chemicals. At least we try to minimise the impact. Cheers!

Jan.