ABOUT

Malawati Hill or also known as Bukit Malawati is located in Kuala Selangor, about 45 to 60 minutes drive away from Kuala Lumpur. If you are planning to go to Kuala Selangor to see the fireflies in Kampung Kuantan or Firefly Park, drop by this historical hill and spend an hour or so here before going for seafood dinner at Pasir Penambang.The fortress on this hill was built in late 18th Century to defend Selangor from the attack of the enemies. The high ground provided a vantage point of view to monitor the ships that passed by the Straits of Malacca. This hill was captured by the Dutch and renamed Fortress Altingsburg, the name of the Dutch Governor General at that time. The Civil War that occurred from 1867 to 1873 due to the struggle for tin mines had destroyed this fortress which was later taken over by the British.On top of Malawati Hill stands a huge and well maintained light house that was built in the year 1907. This century old structure is still in use today to guide ships that sail along the Straits Of Malacca.