Nyalas
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Nyalas is a small town in the Malacca
, Malaysia, situated within the parliamentary constituency of Jasin
. It is located in the north-eastern-most part of Melaka, bordering the Tampin
District in Negeri Sembilan
. Nyalas is connected by road to various towns. Air Kuning is about 5km north, and can be accessed by the State Road M15; the M15 leads to Jasin Town about 35km away. Along this route, Simpang Bekoh and Asahan town can be found. Selandar
is located south-west of Nyalas about 11km away, connected by the state road M8. To the south of Nyalas is the Federal Land Settlement area of Felda Bukit Senggeh, where rubber
and palm oil
plantation
s provide the economic drive for settlers.
Nyalas is separated from Kampung Bukit Senggeh by a hill range consisting of Bukit Batu Lebah, Batu Hampar hill and Bukit Batu Tiga. Nyalas Town faces Gunung Ledang
(Mount Ophir) and, because it is located on flat land, it offers panoramic views of the hills that are considered especially beautiful in the misty conditions of the early morning.
A new road connecting Nyalas through Felda Bukit Senggeh to Jasin town is currently under construction by two phases. Phase one linking Felda Bukit Senggeh to the Simpang Bekoh-Selandar road is almost completed (95%) and is ready for use. The second phase leading to Jasin (named Rim to Simpang Bekoh road is about 50% completed). Once this 2nd phase new road is completed by the end of 2009, the travel time taken from Nyalas to Jasin town will be greatly reduced to about half an hour from currently about an hour. The road at the Felda Bukit Senggeh is being straightened and widened to smoothen the traffic once these connections are completed. The new link will open many opportunities in the agricultural, farming and tourism sector. State Government is making all the necessary infrastructure in order to attract investors to invest in the said sector. Unlike the district of Selandar where major industries are prohibited due to its provision as the water catchment area, Nyalas is free from this restriction. Felda Bukit Senggeh, Nyalas and further north area such as Air Kuning can benefit the most once this new road connection is completed.
The construction of a power grid line between Merlimau-Jasin-Simpang Bekoh-Selandar-Machap-Alor Gajah will provide energy requirement for the medium and big industries to be established between this corridor.
The economic drive for Nyalas is agricultural products and commodities, such as rubber and palm oil.
Chabau is the Melaka eastern sub-district that borders Nyalas. Here, Asahan waterfall is an ideal place for recreation and picnics. The waterfall is supplied by water from Gunung Ledang, which features, on the other side, the famous air terjun (waterfall) Sagil, Tangkak.
An Army
training camp (armoured division) is located near Asahan. The need for security there prevents jungle
trekking and camping
in the vicinity.
Malacca
Malacca , dubbed The Historic State or Negeri Bersejarah among locals) is the third smallest Malaysian state, after Perlis and Penang. It is located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, on the Straits of Malacca. It borders Negeri Sembilan to the north and the state of Johor to the south...
, Malaysia, situated within the parliamentary constituency of Jasin
Jasin
Jasin District is one of the three districts in the State of Malacca, Malaysia. The other two are the Central Malacca district and the Alor Gajah district. Jasin District is the southernmost of the three districts, and borders the State of Johor. Jasin is also the name of the main town in the...
. It is located in the north-eastern-most part of Melaka, bordering the Tampin
Tampin
Tampin is both a town and a district in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, however part of the town spills over into the neighbouring state of Malacca, as it is located along the Malacca-Negeri Sembilan border...
District in Negeri Sembilan
Negeri Sembilan
Negeri Sembilan, one of the 13 states that constitutes Malaysia, lies on the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, just south of Kuala Lumpur and borders Selangor on the north, Pahang in the east, and Malacca and Johor to the south....
. Nyalas is connected by road to various towns. Air Kuning is about 5km north, and can be accessed by the State Road M15; the M15 leads to Jasin Town about 35km away. Along this route, Simpang Bekoh and Asahan town can be found. Selandar
Selandar
Selandar is a small town in the Malacca state of Malaysia.Kampung Bukit Senggeh is one of the villages located near Selandar. KBS has been divided into four sections namely, Ayer Keroh, Rejang, Chembong and Bukit Senggeh Hilir...
is located south-west of Nyalas about 11km away, connected by the state road M8. To the south of Nyalas is the Federal Land Settlement area of Felda Bukit Senggeh, where rubber
Rubber
Natural rubber, also called India rubber or caoutchouc, is an elastomer that was originally derived from latex, a milky colloid produced by some plants. The plants would be ‘tapped’, that is, an incision made into the bark of the tree and the sticky, milk colored latex sap collected and refined...
and palm oil
Palm oil
Palm oil, coconut oil and palm kernel oil are edible plant oils derived from the fruits of palm trees. Palm oil is extracted from the pulp of the fruit of the oil palm Elaeis guineensis; palm kernel oil is derived from the kernel of the oil palm and coconut oil is derived from the kernel of the...
plantation
Plantation
A plantation is a long artificially established forest, farm or estate, where crops are grown for sale, often in distant markets rather than for local on-site consumption...
s provide the economic drive for settlers.
Nyalas is separated from Kampung Bukit Senggeh by a hill range consisting of Bukit Batu Lebah, Batu Hampar hill and Bukit Batu Tiga. Nyalas Town faces Gunung Ledang
Mount Ophir
Mount Ophir, or more commonly known by its Malay name, Gunung Ledang, is a mountain situated in the Gunung Ledang National Park located in Ledang District , Malaysia. The summit is located between the border of Muar and Malacca. Standing at 1,276 m , with a clear trail leading to the peak, the...
(Mount Ophir) and, because it is located on flat land, it offers panoramic views of the hills that are considered especially beautiful in the misty conditions of the early morning.
A new road connecting Nyalas through Felda Bukit Senggeh to Jasin town is currently under construction by two phases. Phase one linking Felda Bukit Senggeh to the Simpang Bekoh-Selandar road is almost completed (95%) and is ready for use. The second phase leading to Jasin (named Rim to Simpang Bekoh road is about 50% completed). Once this 2nd phase new road is completed by the end of 2009, the travel time taken from Nyalas to Jasin town will be greatly reduced to about half an hour from currently about an hour. The road at the Felda Bukit Senggeh is being straightened and widened to smoothen the traffic once these connections are completed. The new link will open many opportunities in the agricultural, farming and tourism sector. State Government is making all the necessary infrastructure in order to attract investors to invest in the said sector. Unlike the district of Selandar where major industries are prohibited due to its provision as the water catchment area, Nyalas is free from this restriction. Felda Bukit Senggeh, Nyalas and further north area such as Air Kuning can benefit the most once this new road connection is completed.
The construction of a power grid line between Merlimau-Jasin-Simpang Bekoh-Selandar-Machap-Alor Gajah will provide energy requirement for the medium and big industries to be established between this corridor.
The economic drive for Nyalas is agricultural products and commodities, such as rubber and palm oil.
Chabau is the Melaka eastern sub-district that borders Nyalas. Here, Asahan waterfall is an ideal place for recreation and picnics. The waterfall is supplied by water from Gunung Ledang, which features, on the other side, the famous air terjun (waterfall) Sagil, Tangkak.
An Army
Army
An army An army An army (from Latin arma "arms, weapons" via Old French armée, "armed" (feminine), in the broadest sense, is the land-based military of a nation or state. It may also include other branches of the military such as the air force via means of aviation corps...
training camp (armoured division) is located near Asahan. The need for security there prevents jungle
Jungle
A Jungle is an area of land in the tropics overgrown with dense vegetation.The word jungle originates from the Sanskrit word jangala which referred to uncultivated land. Although the Sanskrit word refers to "dry land", it has been suggested that an Anglo-Indian interpretation led to its...
trekking and camping
Camping
Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, motorhome, cabin, a primitive structure, or no...
in the vicinity.
Notable persons
- Ibu Zain - Malay politicianPoliticianA politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, nationalist and educatorTeacherA teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students . The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional...