Nyalas
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| Coordinates: 2°26′N 102°28′E / 2.433°N 102.467°ECoordinates: 2°26′N 102°28′E / 2.433°N 102.467°E | |
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| Time zone | MST (UTC+8) |
| • Summer (DST) | Not observed (UTC) |
Nyalas is a small mukim in Jasin District, Malacca, Malaysia. It is located in the northeastern corner of Melaka, bordering the Tampin District in Negeri Sembilan.
According to the stories of elders, Nyalas was established by Tuk Gubah and Pawang Landas around 1700-1750. Tuk Gubah or real name is Abu Kassim, originated from Pagar Ruyung, Negeri Minang, Sumatera Barat. With his families, Tuk Gubah arrived in Nyalas to create a new settlement. At that time Nyalas was still jungle with many tall palm tree called pokok palas. The problem arose after the palm trees were cut down, it will grow back. The problem was brought Tuk Gubah to Pawang Landas or real name is Sapian. With Pawang Landas help, the palm tree were not grow back. Tuk Gubah name was immortalized with a village name Kampung Gubah, few kilometers east from pekan Nyalas.
Nyalas initially consisted of several villages like Kampung Gubah, Kampung Masjid Baru, Kampung Abbey, Kampung Pondok Batang, Kampung Gapis, Kampung Mantai and Kampung Melangkan. Now existed with few new housing area like Taman Nyalas Baru, Taman Seri Nyalas and Taman Nyalas Permai.
Nyalas is connected by road to various towns. Air Kuning is about 5 km north, and can be accessed by the State Road M15; the M15 leads to Jasin Town about 35 km away. Along this route, Simpang Bekoh and Asahan town can be found. Selandar is located southwest of Nyalas about 11 km away, and is connected by the state road M8. To the south of Nyalas via route M167, is the Federal Land Settlement area of Felda Tun Ghaffar Bukit Senggeh, where rubber and palm oil plantations provide the economic drive for settlers.
Nyalas is separated from Kampung Bukit Senggeh by a hill range consisting of Bukit Batu Lebah, Batu Hampar hill and Bukit Batu Tiga. Nyalas Town faces Gunung Ledang (Mount Ophir) and, because it is located on flat land, it offers panoramic views of the hills that are considered especially beautiful in the misty conditions of the early morning.
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