Temerloh

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Temerloh is a small town in Pahang, Malaysia in a district of the same name. Temerloh is 163 ft above sea level and has a latitude of 3 27 North and longitude of 102 26 East. It is situated at the point where Pahang River meets the Semantan River. It is also called Kuala Semantan, for this reason. Kuala is the Malay word for river confluence.

An old town with some colonial buildings and shophouses, the town has prospered in recent years as a transportation hub and new industrial center. The completion of an expressway linking the town to Kuala Lumpur added to the growth factor of Temerloh. It hopes to supersede Kuantan as the future capital of Pahang.

Temerloh has been rebranded as "Bandar Ikan Patin", which literally means "the ikan patin town". Patin, a type of freshwater fish is a local delicacy highly sought after in the country.

[edit] Historical Figure

Dato' Bahaman, Tok Gajah and Mat Kilau fought many battles against the English colonists in 1850's.

[edit] Famous Personalities from Temerloh

Keris Mas - a modern Malay writer who fought the English colonists.
Siti Nurhaliza - Malaysian singer (1979-present)
Sudirman Arshad - Malaysian singer (1954-1992)
S Romainoor - Malaysian Actor/Film Director (deceased)
Ishak Hj Muhamad (Pak Sako) Politician/writer (deceased)
Dato Hamzah Abu Samah Ex-Federal Minister
Tan Sri Dato' Sri Sabaruddin Chik Ex-Federal Minister
Kamarulzaman Teh Longest serving Prisoner - freedom fighter
Datuk Ngau Ken Lock Ex-Deupty Chairman to Malaysian Chinese Association

	Pahang Darul Makmur
Districts: Bera \| Bentong \| Cameron Highlands \| Jerantut \| Kuantan \| Kuala Lipis \| Maran \| Pekan \| Raub \| Rompin \| Temerloh
Major settlements: Bandar Indera Mahkota \| Bandar Pusat Jengka \| Bandar Muadzam Shah \| Bandar Tun Abdul Razak \| Benta \| Bentong \| Beserah \| Brinchang \| Bukit Tinggi \| Chenor \| Cherating \| Fraser's Hill \| Gambang \| Genting Highlands \| Genting Sempah \| Gohtong Jaya \| Janda Baik \| Jerantut \| Karak \| Kuala Lipis \| Kuala Rompin \| Kuantan \| Lanchang \| Lurah Bilut \| Maran \| Mentakab \| Merapoh \| Pekan \| Raub \| Rompin \| Sungai Lembing \| Tanah Rata \| Temerloh \| Teriang
Islands: Pulau Tioman