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Slim River
is a small town in Perak, Malaysia.
It is about 100 km (driving time 45 minutes) from
Kuala Lumpur. It is situated
in the southern part of Perak and is
20 km north of Tanjung Malim. It is about
100 km (driving time 1hour) from Ipoh.
Slim River
is the second biggest town in Tanjung Malim
district. The town is surrounded by many small villages.
The main
economic activities are agriculture-based, such as palm oil and rubber
plantations. There are some automotive shops selling engine parts and
components. This is due to the proximity of the new car manufacturing
town, Proton City in Tanjung Malim.
Before the
construction of North-South Expressway (PLUS), all traffic going to
destinations in the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia, such as
Kedah,
Perlis and
Penang would pass through the
town of Slim River. With the PLUS bypassing smaller towns, fewer people,
traffic, and tourists pass through Slim River. Currently, the economy of
Slim River is improving due to the nearby Proton City, located in
Tanjung Malim.
Sources:
Wikipedia
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