Perting Dam

Bentong policeman Rashpal Singh (of previous pic) suggested visiting a scenic but remote spot since I was in a 4-wd vehicle. It is accessible via a long and winding dirt road. Surrounded by rolling hills and lush green meadows, this hidden reservoir and dam is indeed picturesque.

There are not many places in this country where one can get so close to a dam. According to the Department of Irrigation & Drainage, the reservoir is 1.05 square kilometres and the catchment area is about 125 square kilometres.

Olympus OM-D, ISO 400, f11, 1/2000 sec.

Perting Dam

Humans Of Bentong

Emerging from the rainforest (see previous pic), I met policeman Rashpal Singh on the streets of Bentong. We had a very interesting chat about life in a small town. I asked him for recommendations for nearby off-the-beaten-track places to explore and the friendly cop pointed me to a very interesting location. Coming up in the next picture.

Olympus OM-D, ISO 800, f11, 1/640 sec.

Bentong Cop