NEGERI SEMBILAN - PORT DICKSON

Port Dickson is a town on Malaysia's west coast, south of Kuala Lumpur. It is a popular beach resort destination at Negeri Sembilan and is known for its relaxing beaches, fresh seafood,historical sites and offer family-friendly atmosphere. Port Dickson is about 60 km from Kuala Lumpur. 

The name Port Dickson originated from the British High Officer, Sir John Frederick Dickson who was posted at the Straits Settlement during the  end of the 29th century. 

Port Dickson is also home to many army camps of the Malaysian Armed Forces.

I have many memories of Port Dickson town from my childhood. Among them are:

FAMILY VACATION

9.11.1996

Family vacation at Kemang Condominium, Teluk Kemang, Port Dickson in November 1996.

METD LEADERSHIP RETREAT - PORT DICKSON (2006)

While working with the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, from 1999 to 2011, I was responsible for managing three Technical Divisions, namely the Mechanical Engineering Technical Division (METD), the Building Services Technical Division (BSTD), and the Manufacturing Engineering Technical Division (MnfTD). My job was to manage and conduct courses, talks, seminars, conferences, visits, and other activities for each Technical Division under my management.

The picture below is a memory of attending the METD Leadership Retreat session held at Port Dickson Golf and Country Resort on 24-25 November 2006.

Port Dickson Golf and Country Resort is a budget hotel and golf course at 5th mile of Port Dickson. A golfer will enjoy the 18-hole public golf course beautifully landscaped with trees, along with the driving range. Finally, the nearest beach, Pantai Cahaya Negeri is a quick drive away on the main road. 

MOTIVATION COURSE

MALAYSIAN HEART FOUNDATION

CASA RACHADO BEACH RESORT

11-12 FEBRUARY 2012

The staff of the Malaysian Heart Foundation attended a Motivational Course at Casa Rachado Beach Resort located in Port Dickson, N.Sembilan. Also participating were 6 members of the  YJM Board of Directors. The course lasted for 2 days. We stayed at Casa Rachado Beach resort throughout the course. 

The Motivational Lecture was delivered by Col (Rtd) Mohan. Apart from the motivational course, the YJM staff also participated in Team Building and Jungle Trekking Training at the Tg. Tuan Recreational Forest.

Casa Rachado Beach Resort is a Caribbean-themed budget hotel facing the western edge of Pantai Cermin, a beach directly behing Blue Lagoon at 10th mile of Port Dickson.

TEAM BUILDING

Among the course modules is Team Building, which aims to create a spirit of cooperation between teams. In this exercise, course participants are required to build a raft and are divided into two groups. The first group to complete the raft is considered to have a strong spirit of cooperation.

FOREST TREKKING

TANJUNG TUAN LIGHTHOUSE

PORT DICKSON

We spent the day trekking through forests and over the hill to the Tanjung Tuan Lighthouse. This training was quite challenging considering that some of the YJM staff were quite old, but age was not a barrier. We all managed to reach the top, which is where the Tanjung Tuan lighthouse is located.

Rumah Api Tanjung Tuan or the Cape Rachado Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the Cape Rachado, also known as Tanjung Tuan in Malay, in Alor Gajah District of Malacca. Even tough Port Dickson is located in Negeri Sembilan, but it was under the administration of Alor Alor Gajah which was in Melaka. 

The lighthouse is believed to be the oldest in the country dating back to Portuguese rule of Malacca during the 16th century. However the current lighthouse was erected in 1863.  It's basic function has now been replaced by a new tower completed in 1990. The new tower holds a MEASAT radar at the top of the structure designed to monitor ship traffic in the Straits of Malacca.

Further reading:

1. Battle of Cape Rachado

The lighthouse is well-known for wtching the sunset. Make sure you have your camera ready to capture the nature's wonderful aura. The golden brown sunset at Cape Rachado Lighthouse was unforgettable. How many of such magnificent sights can you witness in a lifetime?

A whirpool is a body of ratating water produced by opposing currents or a current running into an obstacle. A powerful whirlpool formed in seas or oceans may be called maelstroms. 

If you are someone who likes a little nature and trekking in your trip, Cape Rachado Lighthouse will be a nice addition to your stay at Port Dickson. Else, you may be disappointed with what the lighthouse has to offer. Make your visit worth the effort with the sunset. 

KARAOKE NIGHT

Stopped in Port Dickson on the way to Linggi for a community program at the 1Malaysia Internet Center in Linggi on 15 March 2015.

Port Dickson is popular among travellers like me. In fact, many travellers have been visiting to check out local hot spots and explore the best things to do. 

Port Dickson is a uniquely Malaysian experience. It hard to forget that you're in this beautiful and diverse country. 

The best way to get to Port Dickson is either by car or bus. If you are using a car, drive along the North-South Expressway towards Negeri Sembilan and enter the Seremban-Port Dickson Highway. If you are driving from Kuala Lumpur, the journey will take you about 1 hour 30 minutes. 

Hj Zulheimy Bin Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

27 November 2024 - 9.54 p.m