An old building seen at the Bukit Besi mining site that was used to dry and process iron ore before the export-ready load was sent to the nearest port. Photo: Bernama
The history of mining in Bukit Besi in Terengganu not only reflects the legacy of the colonialists in the socio-economy of local inhabitants, but also the existence of an international community in the country since 1929.
Wan Mohd Rosli Wan Ngah, the honorary secretary of the Malaysian Historical Association (PSM) of the Dungun area, said that during its heyday, this enclave was inhabited by citizens of Britain, America, Canada, Australia, Holland, Germany, South Africa, India and China.
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Bukit Besi Museum, Terengganu
An old building seen at the Bukit Besi mining site that was used to dry and process iron ore before the export-ready load was sent to the nearest port. Photo: Bernama
The Bukit Besi Museum in Dungun, Terengganu. Photo: Bernama
Iron mining newsletters from the 1960s and 70s on exhibit at the museum. Photo: Bernama
A miniature diorama of the Bukit Besi mining site during its early pre-WWII days. Photo: Bernama
The remnants of the iron ore mining area in Bukit Besi. Photo: Bernama
Wan Mohd Rosli thinks many foreign visitors will be interested in visiting the museum once borders reopen. Photo: Bernama
A painting of a pre-WWII scene at the Bukit Besi train station. Photo: Bernama
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