"Spread over 1,528ha, the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Kepong is the first of its kind to contain both regenerated and secondary forest which together hold hundreds of plant life species."
FRIM offers all walks of life a back-to-nature experience whilst enjoying the flora, fauna, landscapes and the remains of an old Orang Asli settlement. A waterfall and river cutting through this forest reserve adds serenity to this luxuriant landscape.
For the more adventurous ones, check out the four jungle tracks: Keruing Trail, Rover Track, Engkabang Trail and Salleh Trail, all of which will take visitors through some of the spectacular secondary forests in Malaysia.
If you want to seek additional adventure, why not try the fragile-looking Canopy Walk, which is located 30m above the ground. This 200m canopy walkway is built on tree tops and is the third of its kind in Malaysia. Those interested in experiencing the canopy walk should preferably make prior arrangement because the number of people allowed on the canopy walk per day is limited to 250 people.
At FRIM, camping is available for those wanting to experience a night in the wilderness but prior permission is required. For more information, pleace contact FRIM at 603-62797000.
Last viewed - May 17, 2008
Getting there
Frim is situated along the Selayang-Kepong Highway 16km northwest of Kuala Lumpur. There are two ways to get to FRIM by public transportation. First, you may take the KTM Commuter bound for Rawang from the KL railway station and exit at Kepong. You can easily get a taxicab to FRIM at the KTM train station in Kepong.
The other option is taking a bus from the Central Market bus stop, directly heading to FRIM. The ride costs you RM 0.90 (Intrakota) and RM 1.10 (Cityliner number 94A).
User recommendation
"hey, do visit the FRIM museum. Its a great knowledege awaits there" by rizaz
"I am one of FRIM eco -garden student(Hillcrest)2 tell d truth FRIM IS A HEAVEN ON D ground." by VIJAY A/L AYARSAMY
"wonderful" by shasha
"jogging spot " by simon
"" by SARAN KUMAR
"Excellent fun, keep an eye out for monitor lizards and check out the giant fish! Just keep an eye out for leeches if its been rainnig, They're quick lil' buggers! Do the canopy walkway too, well worth it!" by Timmy
"Pernah melawat tempat ini sekali. rasa-rasanya keadaan pada waktu itu amat berbeza dengan waktu kini. Tapi yang paling diingati ialah kawasannya yang redup dan dipenuhi dengan pokok-pokok. Aktiviti-aktiviti yang dijalankan di tempat ini sememangnya bagus." by angah
"been to camp here once. and i never complaint anything. everything perfect and so nature. love it" by lin
"I have been to FRIM many times and have never been disappointed." by Bruce MacKinnon
"u would be surprise to see in thsi brick jungle a place as great as FRIM. It was very peace of mind!" by elin
"always been here especially on weekend. A jogging and also a small picnic by the lake. i envy those whio worked here. so refreshing!" by ezian
"FRIM is the best cause it potraits the beautifulness og Malaysians forest....." by shannara
"Thanks to FRIM. A lot improvement has been taken out by the Institute to protect the trees. " by scalia
"First I thought it was just full of office blocks. But Its actually a place for recreation and to enjoy the beauty of mother nature. Intersting place." by imran
"Hutan simpan yang menjadi tumpuan untuk para pengkaji terutama yang berminat mengenai flora dan fauna. Pernah menjejakkan kaki 2 kali di sini. Keadaan persekitaran yang sungguh menarik." by Irwana Ameera
"very nice environment...." by Eliza Qistina
"Otak yang cerdas adalah kerana badan yang cegas. Usaha FRIM menyediakan kawasan rekreasi ini dapat membentuk masyarakat yang harmoni dan cergas. Di samping beriadah, para pengunjung dapat menikmati persekitaran yang sihat." by shoana
"nice and interesting place" by shasha
"its s great and also wonderful to be here,. Its like a transformation from the poluted air in Kl to a very smoothing sensation next to it." by jaz
