Bentong

Bentong, town, West Malaysia. It lies on the Bentong River, northeast of Kuala Lumpur, across the Main Range. It is a commercial centre for local rubber estates and alluvial tin mines. Genting Highlands is a nearby hill resort, and Genting Pass provides a spectacular panorama of hills and valleys dotted with vegetable gardens. The Bilut River valley, close by, is the site of a rural development project. Raka Hill (3,000 feet [914 metres]) and Chamang Falls are nearby recreation areas. Pop. (2000 prelim.) urban agglom., 40,775.