Bungalow Sultan Sulaiman, Fraser's Hill

Bungalow Sultan Sulaiman, Fraser's Hill by One Red Blazer.

Two weeks ago I was given a precious opportunity to follow YB Lee Kee Hiong to visit the magnificent Bungalow Sultan Sulaiman at Fraser's Hill. Fraser's Hill is known to be part of Pahang state but this beautiful cottage sits within the boundary of Selangor. Fraser's Hill is one of the famous highland resorts in Malaysia and thousands of tourists come to explore the nature reserve that provides habitat for a vast array of flora and fauna. It is normally busy during the weekends and special days like the annual International Bird Race held by the government. The chilling weather here (at average altitude of 1200 meters high) provides some chilly fresh air for those who wish to escape from the heat in the city.

There are many resorts and cottages in old English designs in Fraser's Hill because the place was discovered and developed by a Scottish prospector Louis James Fraser in the 1890s when tin mining business was bustling in Kuala Kubu Bharu and Raub. Those houses were once occupied by British prospectors, officers and their families according to the locals. The British built the houses very much according to the house designs in England according to their memories from home and also to suit the chill climate in the early days.

Bungalow Sultan Sulaiman was built and used in 1938. It was taken over by the government of Selangor state after the British left the place after the national independence in 1957. The cottage served as a private leisure resort for Sultan of Selangor since then. The 76 years old cottage is considered very well kept as no major damage to the structure and walls can be found. It is a valuable heritage to be treasured that reminds us the history in the past and the antique designs remain as the best references for architecture enthusiasts without needing to go abroad.

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