BENTONG

town, West (Peninsular) 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 ) and Chamang Falls are nearby recreation areas. Pop. (1980) 22,921.