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INTRODUCTION

Janda Baik was explored in the 1960s where plots of land were given to The assigned site is in the
retiring Special Constables (SC) as part of their retirement benefit. The place rural village of Janda Baik,
was named after a widow who helped nurse a wounded mercenary during Bentong which is in the state
a civil war in Selangor - the man was so grateful that he named the place of Pahang. The 1.3 hectares
“Janda Baik” or Good Widow. In those days, life was very simple but full of site is owned by a
tranquillity. Most early residents earned their living by agricultural activities- businessman and his brother.
small rubber plantations and paddy (oryza sativa) cultivation mainly
because Janda Baik is so blessed with a rich natural network of rivers.

There are 5 large ponds in the
site alongside the existing
structures like bridges to get
across the streams and
ponds. A small mound
located at the south end of
the site provides a beautiful
view across the ponds.

There is a small stream
running along the front
perimeter of the site with a
The Janda Baik has grown into a popular highland tourism retreat spot bridge to provide access to
where dozens of operators offer homestays and chalets in Malay the compound. The southeast
kampong/village style capitalising on its breeze and cool highland climate side of the compound backs
that is clean and fresh. Janda Baik is also popular due to its close distance onto a huge hill covered with
to Karak Highway (20 minutes from Genting Sempah) or 40 minutes to drive thick jungle.
from Kuala Lumpur.

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