Section 94: “Wave Rock” of Malaysia - Hiking along Bukit Baginda Trail

Bukit Baginda is located in Kampung Majau nearby Batu Kikir town with the height of 450 meter . The starting area is marked with “Tanah Perkuburan Islam” signboard in Kampung Majau (roughly 15 minutes away from Batu Kikir), accessed via a small kampung road just before Kampung Majau Mosque.

Standing at more than 10 m high and 20 m wide, this boulder is a good spot for photography. The locals even set up a rope to climb above the rock, although cautionary measures must be taken for its slippery surfaces. Other boulders albeit smaller in size were found along the valley, with similar fluting marks. Apparently, the flute marks on rock surface is a common occurrence here.

However, the name Bukit Baginda itself is yet to beascertained of its origin. Even the guide and members of Museum Department (stumbled upon hiking) cannot give a concrete answer. Perhaps a mystery to be deciphered?

This huge boulder stands prominently from the surrounding ground. Multiple boulder with distinctive fluting marks can be found littered along the path to the top. This one is the first boulder to be encountered, located just at the foot of the hill.

Height: 1476 feet (450 metres) Location: Kampung Majau, Batu Kikir Usually it takes: 1.5-2 hours to reach the summit Distance to the summit: about 2.2 km one way