Tanjung Malim, also known as Tanjong Malim, is a small town in the Muallim District in Perak, Malaysia. Situated about 70km to the north of Kuala Lumpur and about 120km to the south of Ipoh, it lies along the North-South Expressway. It lies on the state border of Perak-Selangor and Sungai Bernam serves as its natural borderline. You don't have to worry about the dreaded long wait for a bus at TBS. Just step into the unique boutiques, grab a bite to eat at any of the wonderful restaurants and food joints or settle in one of the relaxing seating areas with a cup of coffee.
The Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) bus terminal is equipped with Wi-Fi, ATMs, lockers, and counters to deposit luggage and rooms to take care of children. With two levels full of convenient facilities, the terminal is a far cry from the usual standard and overcrowded bus terminals.
The road distance from Tanjung Malim to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan is 90 km and it takes about 1 hour to travel by bus. Plusliner and Swiftliner Express (Arwana Group Express) are the only bus operators that offer bus services from Tanjung Malim to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan. Both these companies provide daily departures with the earliest bus leaving at 9:30 am and the last bus leaving at 9 pm.
Tanjung Malim to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) Bus Details
Plusliner and Swiftliner Express are the only operators that run on this route. Their buses operate at different timings all through the day. Buses are all well-maintained and offer punctual services with very competent drivers. The total duration of the journey varies from 1 hour 15 minutes to 7 hours 30 minutes depending on the stopovers during the course of journey. The standard bus fare for bus tickets between these two areas is RM 40 to RM 50. The arrival point is any one of the terminals at Bersepadu Selatan.
Things to do in and around Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS)
Here is a list of things to do in and around TBS:
- Food Court: Indulge in a plethora of cuisines as you will struggle to decide what to eat from the choices at your disposal.
- Baby Care Room: The baby care room is located on levels 2, 3, and 4 where passengers traveling with children can attend to them in the large and spacious facility.
- Hotel Transit Rest & Go: Comfortable bedrooms, clean bathrooms, massage and reflexology, all available here.
- Luggage Counters: There are lockers and luggage counters available if you feel like exploring the terminal without dragging your luggage along.
- Lake Gardens: Explore the rolling terrain of Kuala Lumpur’s largest green space. It is a 173-hectare lush park.
- National Museum: Gain knowledge at this modern museum. It houses the Gallery of Modern History with recreations of temple walls, royal beds, and ceremonial garb from that era.
- Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad: Pay your respect at this onion-domed mosque. It was designed by a British architect and borrows Mogul and Moorish styles.
- KL Forest Eco Park: It is a tropical hardwood park covering 9.37 hectares in the center of the city. It is one of the oldest protected jungles in the country with birdlife and insects.
- Petronas Towers: Visit the observation deck on the 86th floor and the sky bridge on the 41st floor of the Petronas Towers.
- Thean Hou Temple: Adore the beautifully decorated multi-story Chinese temple dedicated to the heavenly queen, Thean Hou.
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