Kuala Kubu Bharu - History

History

Kuala Kubu Bharu which was formerly known as the Kuala Kubu placed in Administrative Resident, the first British Resident of President Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham, followed by JP Rodger and Edward Maxwell. At that time, Kuala Kubu is a gateway to the state of Pahang. Due to major floods, the British moved their administrative centre in Kuala Kubu Bharu on May 6, 1931.

In 1975, the establishment of the Hulu Selangor District Council or Majlis Daerah Hulu Selangor (MDHS) with the responsibility to administer and make changes in the custody especially Kuala Kubu Bharu. Many changes and modifications have been made from time to time for the comfort and convenience of the residents. The town of Kuala Kubu Bharu, formerly quiet town has now turned into a vibrant patterns, lovely clean and cool landscapes cutting over the eye could see. On January 15, 1994, the Administrative Office of Hulu Selangor District Council, formerly located in the former Old Market in Kuala Kubu Bharu town has turned to the more spacious and comfortable. The office is located at Jalan Bukit Kerajaan has officiated by Tan Sri Haji Muhammad Haji Taib, the Menteri Besar of Selangor at that time.

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