Lukut

Historial Timeline of Ole Lukut:

Lukut was still a part of Selangor under the reign of the first Sultan of Selangor, 

In 1815, Chinese miners were already actively mining in this town.

During the reign of the 2nd Sultan of Selangor, a King @ Raja Busu came to Lukut and began his reign there. However, revenue from tin trade was not surrendered to the Sultan of Selangor. Raja Busu encouraged the Chinese from Melaka to work in the tin mines in Lukut.

Raja Busu did not treat the Chinese tin miners well.

The Chinese miners revolted and set fire to Raja Busu's palace which resulted in his death.

In 1846, the Sultan of Selangor appointed Raja Jumaat, a Bugis prince, to rule Lukut.

Raja Jumaat built a fort in Lukut.

Raja Jumaat finally married the Sultan's daughter.

Raja Jumaat's son, Raja Bot, took over the reign after his father died. Lukut fell under his reign due to political instability and violent disturbances.

Lukut fell under the control of Sungai Ujong in 1878 and was in financial ruin. The fort was abandoned. 

Lukut is food haven! Totally love the Bak Kut Teh at Ah Cui's. Other than bak kut teh, this old timer kopitiam also serves pork trotter in vinegar, curry fish, rice wine chicken and vegetables.

Mixed bak kut teh

 

Straw mushrooms

Dry, spicy beef tendon

Bak kut teh with pork

Pork trotters in black vinegar

Lukut Fort and Museum

Fort grounds

Bullock cart

Dragon boat for races

A walk to the Lukut Museum

When I saw no one there for a moment, my heart sank. "Not another abandoned museum," I thought. Suddenly a head popped up from behind the counter. The old security guard said in Malay, "Wanna go inside? Sign!" So we did. The museum was quite a surprise. A lil dark but still, it was quite nice walking through the displays. 

The first floor of the museum

View from the first floor of the museum

 

Restaurant Fatt Kee. Famous for its seafood. A very old long row of wooden shophouses, right across the new township.

Assam seafood