Janda Baik
Janda Baik (Bentong Malay: Jando Baék) is a village in Bentong District, Pahang, Malaysia. It is about 45 km from Kuala Lumpur and 800 m above sea level. It was estimated to have a population of around 2,820 in 2019.
Janda Baik
Jando Baék | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Jawi | جندا باءيق |
| • Chinese | 珍德拜 (Simplified) 珍德拜 (Traditional) |
Central Janda Baik in the morning | |
| Etymology: Malay: Janda Baik ("the divorcee returns" or "good widow") | |
Janda Baik Janda Baik | |
| Coordinates: 3°19′40.3″N 101°51′21.8″E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Pahang Darul Makmur |
| District | Bentong District |
| Village established | 1930 (as Kampung Tiga Haji) |
| Elevation | 800 m (2,600 ft) |
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 2,820 |
| Time zone | UTC+08:00 (MST) |
| Postcode | 28750 |
| Telephone area code | +6-09 |
Janda Baik was first settled by three Bentong villagers in 1930 who moved when the town was flooded in 1926. More villagers settled there afterwards, and the village was frequently visited by the Sultan of Pahang.
Although it formerly only focused on the agricultural industry, Janda Baik also focuses on the electronics and tourism industries today. However, the development of agriculture and tourism in Janda Baik has led to threats of deforestation that will affect the ecosystem, erode cultural and traditional values, and disrupt the villagers' daily lives, which has led to protests from villagers.