Pasir Puteh District

Pasir Puteh (Chinese: 巴西富地) is a territory (jajahan) and town in Kelantan, Malaysia. The largest city in the province also has the name 'Pasir Puteh'. The town of Pasir Puteh is situated on the bank of Semerak River, about 30 kilometers to the south of Kota Bharu.

By 2017, Pasir Puteh will reach full municipal status and was named COUNCIL Pasir Mas.

Business

Pasir Puteh is one of six zones hosted by Agricultural Development Authority (KADA) which aims to provide employment opportunities to the local population. The types of companies that are run by the local people are their handicrafts from silver, bamboo leaves (tal), metal, ceramic, copper, palm leaves, wood, and pine.

History

Local leaders

One famous figure of Pasir Puteh is tok janggut also known as Tok beard because of his long white beard. A rice farmer and merchant, he led a peasant uprising in Malaya in 1915 against British colonial rule, which began in 1909.

Among the effects of colonial rule is the loss of power for the heads of district and the introduction of other forms of taxation of land which was not welcome. As former chairman of the Pasir Puteh followers, Tok Beard was affected by both of these steps. In April 1915, he led a boycott of the tax and then a rebellion (bersenjaga) comprising nearly 2,000 farmers simply to expel the British. British troops from Singapore were brought in to quell this rebellion that lasted for a month. Tok Beard was killed in the last attack at his camp, and his name is still alive as an early hero of the struggle against British colonialism.

Before this place was known as Pasir Putih, it was known as Pangkalan Limbungan. The town of Pasir Putih derived its name after Sultan Muhammad IV visited this place. The Sultan was very impressed to see the white sand shining along the riverbanks. Hence in 1911, the Sultan declared the name of this place as Pasir Putih, which meant white sand. This is the place where a Kelantan warrior, Tok Janggut, raised an army of Malay warriors to oppose the introduction of taxation in Kelantan.

Demographics

Population in Pasir Puteh is about 130,700 (2009).

Attractions

Whisper Bayu Beach, also known as 'Dalam Rhu Beach', located in Pasir Puteh, near Semarak, is about 50 kilometers from Kota Bharu. This beach with casuarina trees is perfect for a family picnic. Windsurfing facilities are also available.

Waterfall Jeram Pasu waterfall, the most popular in Kelantan is located in Kampung Padang Pak Amat, approximately 35 kilometers south of Kota Bharu.

Waterfall Jeram Linang is located in Kampung Rambai Lepan approximately 15 kilometers from Bandar Pasir Puteh.

Niagara rapids Linang you could go with your own vehicles as well as public transport. The main road is Highway West Timor, from Wakaf Lichong heading to Glendalough.

Chabang Tongkat Forest Reserve In Kampung Sungai Durian in the area of ​​Bukit Abal there are beautiful streams as well as lovely scenery. Local authorities have provided facilities for tourists and locals; picnic areas and tents for the night.

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