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Kuala Kubu
Bharu (alternately known as Kuala Kubu Baru, Kuala Kubu Bahru or Kuala
Kubu Baharu; commonly referred to as KKB), is a town in Hulu Selangor
district, Selangor, Malaysia. It
was built after the town of Kuala Kubu was destroyed in a flood in 1883.
Kuala Kubu Bharu is located on top of a hill. It is the district capital
of Hulu Selangor.
Kuala Kubu Bharu which was formerly known as the Kuala Kubu placed in
Administrative Resident, the first British Resident of President Sir Frank
Athelstane Swettenham, followed by JP Rodger and Edward Maxwell. At that
time, Kuala Kubu is a gateway to the state of Pahang. Due to major floods,
the British moved their administrative centre in Kuala Kubu Bharu on May
6, 1931.
Kuala Kubu Baru, or KKB as it is fondly known, is often thought of by
travellers as a sleepy town in Selangor,
but a deeper look into its origins reveals a history that is both
enriching and charming. It is located approximately 70km from the capital
city of Kuala Lumpur and is a
popular rest area for people heading to one of Malaysia’s favourite hill
stations, Fraser’s Hill, which is a 45-minute drive away from KKB.
KKB began as a mining town in the 18th century, originally located between
two tributaries of the Selangor River. In its heyday, it was the second
biggest town in Selangor. It also
served as a fort for Raja Mahadi and Syed Mashor when they fought against
Tengku Kudin’s army during the Selangor
civil war from 1867 to 1874. A fortress (kubu in the Malay language) was
constructed in the area before the British colonial powers took over the
town.
Ampang Pechah is the original site of the Kuala Kubu located not far from
Kuala Kubu Bharu new town.
KKB has retained most of its charm with traditional and quaint shophouses,
a 1930s clock tower and an old fire station. A Buddhist temple that
survived the flood was refurbished in the 1980s, and is also another
attraction, while Cecil Ranking’s grave might be a stop for those
interested in KKB’s history. A monument was also built in the town to
commemorate the KKB flood.
KKB is
easily accessible by public transport from
Kuala Lumpur. KTM Komuter’s
northern run from the city reaches
Kuala Kubu Bharu Railway station, which is stationed just north of KKB.
Board the train from the capital city and alight at the
Rawang
KTM Komuter station to switch trains (Platform 2 for trains to KKB).
Alternatively, hop on to one of the buses heading towards
Tanjung Malim from
Rawang, and get off in KKB.
Facilities available in Kuala Kubu Bharu included:
- Hulu Selangor District and Land Office
- Hulu Selangor District Police Headquarters
- Government office at Bukit Kerajaan
- Al-Rahimah District Mosque
- Perpustakaan Syed Masahor (Hulu Selangor District Library)
- Kuala Kubu Bharu post office
- Majlis Daerah Hulu Selangor (MDHS) headquarters
- Stadium Mini Kuala Kubu Bharu
- Hospital Kuala Kubu Bharu
- Kuala Kubu Bharu Railway station
Sources: Wikipedia
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