Tanjong Malim

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Tanjong Malim, or Tanjung Malim, is a town in Muallim District, Perak, Malaysia. It is approximately 70 km (43 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur and 120 km south of Ipoh via the North–South Expressway. It lies on the Perak-Selangor state border, with Sungai Bernam serving as the natural divider.

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Tanjong Malim
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Nickname: 
Town of Education
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Location in Tanjong Malim in Perak
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Tanjong Malim
   Tanjong Malim in    Perak
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Tanjong Malim
Tanjong Malim (Malaysia)
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Tanjong Malim
Tanjong Malim (Southeast Asia)
Coordinates: 3°40′46.2″N 101°31′13.08″E
Country Malaysia
State Perak
DistrictMuallim District
EstablishmentAround 1900
Government
  TypeDistrict council
  BodyTanjong Malim District Council
  PresidentMohd Ikram Ahmad
Area
  Total
949.86 km2 (366.75 sq mi)
Elevation
21.95 m (72 ft)
Population
 (2007)
  Total
60,791
  Rank69th
  Density63.99/km2 (165.76/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
  Summer (DST)Not observed
Postcode
35xxx
Area code(s)05-4xxxxxxx
Vehicle registrationA
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Quick Facts Tanjong Malim District Council Majlis Daerah Tanjong Malim, Type ...
Tanjong Malim District Council

Majlis Daerah Tanjong Malim
Local Government Act 1976
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History
Founded1 December 1979
Leadership
President
Mohd Ikram Ahmad
Secretary
Roslan Kamaruzaman
Motto
Maju dan Jaya
Progress and Success
Meeting place
59, Bandar Behrang 2020, 35900 Tanjong Malim
Website
www.mdtm.gov.my
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"Tanjong Malim" usually refers to the territory under administration of Tanjong Malim District Council or Majlis Daerah Tanjong Malim (MDTM), which includes the smaller towns adjacent to the town such as Proton City, Behrang, Behrang 2020, Sungkai and Slim River. "Tanjong Malim" is also referred to the Old Town and New Town divided by the KTM Komuter rail at its heart. Tanjong Malim is home to the main campus of the Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI).

Subdivision

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Tanjong Malim in Muallim District

The administrative area of Tanjong Malim District Council covers an area of 189.02 square kilometers. It is divided into 8 main areas known as:[1]

Demographics

The population was 66,103 in the 2020 census.[2]


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Ethnic groups in Tanjong Malim, 2004 census [permanent dead link] [permanent dead link]
EthnicityPopulationPercentage
Chinese25,12541.33%
Malay24,85040.88%
Indian9,58315.76%
Others12332.0%
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Transportation

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Tanjung Malim railway station

 KA15  Tanjung Malim station serves Tanjong Malim town. There is also a bus station.

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