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EXPLORE

TENOM

AVRIL CHEW

HISTORY OF TENOM DISTRICT
TENOM
At first, Tenom was known as Port
Tenom district was Birch, which was named after
Gavernor E.W Birch (1901-1904). The
1 officially opened in name 'Tenom' exist following the
1900s. The first district completion of railway construction
was named M.C.M. from Beaufort to Tenom and Melalap.
Weedon.

British began the 2
opening with
Sapong Estate and
Melalap Estate.

However, according to

3 archaeologists this area
has been occupied
since prehistoric times
as they found "Hammer
Stone" that used by
Murut people to hunt
and making clothes.

EXPLORE TENOM 20 October, 2022
Tenom, Sabah

Where is Tenom? Topography

Tenom is located in south of Topography of Tenom are
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Tenom hills. Heavy and fertile
is surrounded by the borders tropical rains were found in
of Keningau, Sipitang, the lowlands and hills which
Beaufort and Kalimantan are very suitable for
Provinces of Indonesia. agricultural activities. Consist
of two rivers that flow
Area through this district, namely
The area of Tenom District is Sungai Padas and Sungai
approximately 2,238 km or Pagalan that serve as
930 square miles including generators for Tenom Pangi
Kemabong Subdistrict. Hydroelectric power supply

Socioculture
Tenom consist of variety races

and cultures such as Murut

Tagol, Murut Timugon,

Lundayeh, Dusun, Malay and

Chinese.

The tolerance between races
are clearly visible especially
during festival or any
celebration. For example, Hari
Raya Aidilfitri, Chinese New Year,
Christmas, Kalimaran and
Kaamatan Festival.

People from all races will mingle
and visit relatives' home
regardless of race.

As the outcome, the bonds
between them also can be
strengthen.

Religion

In Tenom, Christianity was

practiced by the most of

communities. Buddhism are

basically practiced by the

Chinese communities.

Furthermore, there are parts of

Murut, Lundayeh, Chinese an

Dusun communities who

followed Islam, Taoism and

some of them are still Pagan.

Despite of different religions
between communities in
Tenom, it still wouldn't be an
excuse for people to disrespect
others' religion.

Do you know Moreover, people can stop by
that? their cafe and have a taste of
this local comfort drink while
Tenom is one of the major coffee surrounded by whimsical
producing areas in the state. landscape.
Hence, it has been dubbed as
Sabah's Coffee Capital.

If you are a coffee lover, it is a
must for you to visit local coffee
factory in Tenom and try various
type with fascinating smells of
coffee.

There are several coffee factories
built here including Yit Foh Coffee,
Fatt Choi Coffee and Tung Fah
Coffee.

HISTORY

Originally, coffee started to be planted in
Sabah during the administration of British
North Borneo, but only focused in the area
of the east coast on the forest reserve near
mangrove areas.

However, due to an outbreak of disease, it
was abandoned in 1910. Since then, coffee
production was concentrated in west coast
area.

Tenom received attention when the British
North Borneo Chartered Company (BNBCC)
established coffee and other plantations in
the area.

To increase the coffee production, many
labourers from China, mainly those Hakka
and Cantonese descent were brought to
Tenom by the British as local workforce.

Today, Tenom is widely known as an
agriculture site with large coffee
production.

Together with cocoa, rice field and fruit
crops, coffee is the second largest
contributor to the Tenom agriculture
economy after rubber.

Due to its large demand from
other countriessince 2010s, the
government began to help to
address th shortage of raw coffee
supply in Tenom.

TOURISM

GOT NO WHERE TO GO?

Tenom are basically famous with
Murut tribe. As for that, Murut Cultural
Center was built as a symbolize to
their races and became one of the
most popular tourist spot in Tenom.
You can learn about Murut culture
and even see their historical items
there.

Yong Farmstay is an enstablished
farmstay fit for family. It offers many
attractions and activities such as
walk around the mini zoo a tour to the
historical bamboo house which
brings out a nostalgic feel to visitors.
The most exciting glass bridge
shouldn't be missed too for whoever
come to Yong Farmstay.

Go on an educational visit to Sabah
Agriculture Park at Lagud Seberang
Tenom. As for people who interested
in nature, you can take a visit here
and enjoy the fascinating landscape
that blooms with flower. Other
activities offered include jungle
trekking, camping, trails and fishing.
In addition, accommodation and
camp is available for overnight guest.

RECREATION 2 White Water Rafting
on the Padas River
Take a deep breath and relax.

After a tour, people might need

some activities as a warm up. So

why not we try on this activities

following below;

1 Take a train along 3 Fishing
the Padas River

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