Raub District

Raub District is an administrative area in Pahang featuring colonial-era buildings distributed along Mason Road and throughout the central town area. The streetscape includes government structures, commercial shops, and residential neighborhoods that developed around the former mining operations.

The district originated as a mining settlement in the 1800s when the Raub Australian Gold Mine started operations in 1889. This mining boom shaped the development of the town and established its early economic foundation.

The name Raub comes from a Malay word referring to the scooping methods early miners used to extract gold from riverbeds. Walking through town, you can see how this mining heritage shaped local identity and continues to influence the rhythms of daily life.

The district is accessible via Federal Route 8 and functions as a transportation hub for bus services serving western Pahang. Most of the colonial-era sites can be explored on foot by walking along Mason Road and the surrounding streets.

The district transformed from a mining-focused settlement into Malaysia's leading durian production region over the past decades. While Peninsular Gold continues limited operations, agriculture has become the primary economic driver for local communities.

Location: Pahang

GPS coordinates: 3.83333,101.83333

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:53