The house Mat Kilau built

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Rumah Mat Kilau stands near the resort entrance The houses are adorned with intricate woodwork Making use of old houses as chalets is an excellent way to keep the architectural legacy alive Traditional brass items are part of the deco

The name Mat Kilau ranks high on the list of Malay warriors. Warisan Pahlawan Resort pays tribute to Mat Kilau by preserving his original house, writes ALIAS MOHAMAD

SOME, if not most of us, must have heard about the great national hero, Mat Kilau.

Although born in Pahang, his war against the enemies often took him to places in Terengganu and Kelantan like Kuala Berang in Hulu Terengganu and Pasir Raja in Dungun. However, Kuala Berang is said to be one of the warrior´s favourite spots. Hence, it´s known as the place where memories of the great warrior are still alive!

Warisan Pahlawan Resort in Kampung Pauh, located enroute to Jenagor Dam, has recreated such a place for the great warrior. There´s a house here that´s said to be used by Mat Kilau whenever he was in Kuala Berang. Its owners bought the house, formerly located in Kampung Pasir Nering, some 4km from the resort, and shifted it to Kampung Pauh about four years ago.

"Rumah Mat Kilau is very popular with the guests, who probably want to feel and find out for themselves what it´s like to stay in a warrior´s home," says Pahlawan Warisan Resort manager Tun Mohd Anuar Tuan Ahmad.

Although it is over 150 years old, the house is still in its original state and strong.

Rumah Mat Kilau is not the only original, traditional house in the resort. All its six houses had been bought here from other parts of Hulu Terengganu and Dungun.

To ensure originality, craftsmen and carpenters with traditional expertise were carefully chosen and engaged. Most of them were from Hulu Terengganu.

FAST FACTS

Warisan Pahlawan Resort, 22

Kampung Pauh, 21700 Kuala

Berang, Hulu Terengganu.

Tel: 013-971 5068, 012-922

3450, 017-576 3236.

Email: warisanpahlawanresort@yahoo.com

Website: www.warisanpahlawanresort.myportal.my

GETTING THERE

From Kuala Terengganu, travel to Kuala Berang (about 50km) towards Jenagor Dam. Warisan Pahlawan Resort is located close to the road, about 4km away.

MAIN ATTRACTION

Its effort to promote local history, especially those involving Malay warriors like Mat Kilau.

FIRST IMPRESSION

Not as grand as most resorts but a closer look will make one notice its uniqueness, especially the buildings and decorations.

ROOMS

Rooms are equipped with traditional wooden carved beds.

F&B OUTLETS

Only one.

FACILITIES

Surau and a meeting room that have been given a traditional touch too. The resort also offers excursion services to nearby Tasik Kenyir or special traditional functions like berkhatan (circumcision) and wedding ceremonies.

OVERALL SERVICE

Good.

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