Rasa
Rasa in Hulu Selangor District

Rasa is a mukim and town in Hulu Selangor District, Selangor, Malaysia.[1][2] The word rasa means "taste" in Malay.[3]

Since the 1900s Rasa has had a tin mining industry. Tan Boon Chia, a businessman in Selangor, was based in this town and his mansion, the Yuan Chin Hall along the main railway track, still survives. The town is known for its Hakka cuisine. Its the former seat of Hulu Selangor district administration.

References

  1. ↑ "Rasa - A Quiet and Peaceful Town in Selangor". Great Malaysian Railway Journeys. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  2. ↑ Leong, Isabelle (2023-08-07). "A stench so foul: Hulu S'gor folk claim e-waste firm violates rules". Malaysiakini. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  3. ↑ "What does rasa mean in Malay?". WordHippo. Retrieved 2023-10-21.

3°30′N 101°38′E / 3.500°N 101.633°E / 3.500; 101.633


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