Nyalas
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Nyalas is a small town in the Malaysian state of Melaka, situated within the parliamentary constituency of Jasin. It is located in the north-eastern-most part of Melaka, bordering the Tampin District in Negeri Sembilan. Nyalas is connected by the road to various towns. Air Kuning is about 5km north, and can be accessed by the State Road M15; the M15 leads to Jasin Town about 35km away. Along this route, Simpang Bekoh and Asahan town can be found. Selandar is located south-west of Nyalas about 11km away, connected by the state road M8. To the south of Nyalas is the Federal Land Settlement area of Felda Bukit Senggeh, where rubber and palm oil plantations provide the ecomonic 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.
New road connecting Nyalas through Felda Bukit Senggeh to Jasin town is currently under construction. Once the new road is completed by the end of 2009, the travel time taken from Nyalas to Jasin town will be greatly reduced to about half an hour from currently about an hour. The new link will opened many opportunities in the agricultural, farming and tourism sector.
The economic drive for Nyalas is agricultural products and commodities, such as rubber and palm oil.
Chabau is the Melaka eastern sub-district that borders Nyalas. Here, Asahan waterfall is an ideal place for recreation and picnics. The waterfall is supplied by water from Gunung Ledang, which features, on the other side, the famous air terjun (waterfall) Sagil, Tangkak.
An Army training camp (armoured division) is located near Asahan. The need for security there prevents jungle trekking and camping in the vicinity.
[edit] Notable persons
- Ibu Zain - Malay politician, nationalist and educator
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