According to an old story, Bentong was previously known as Kapong. It was changed from Kapong to Bentong before First World War. In earlier times, the center of Bentong was around the market area, at the meeting point of the rivers Repas and Perting. The most important transportation way at that time
was the rivers by using ‘perahu’ (small boats). The jetty was situated in front of current rest house (near current Bentong Police Station. Bentong became a focal point when tin ore was discovered in the 2 main rivers, Repas and Perting. Tin developers constructed ‘ban’ to extract more ore, hence more profits.
was the rivers by using ‘perahu’ (small boats). The jetty was situated in front of current rest house (near current Bentong Police Station. Bentong became a focal point when tin ore was discovered in the 2 main rivers, Repas and Perting. Tin developers constructed ‘ban’ to extract more ore, hence more profits. 