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Man dies after being hit by car while assisting accident victim in Malaysia • Feb. 17, 2025, 1:29 AM ET (Straits Times)
Bentong heli crash: Site investigation to conclude today • Feb. 7, 2025, 3:35 AM ET (The Star)
Bentong heli crash: Suspension of second aircraft won't disrupt ECRL project, says Loke • Feb. 7, 2025, 2:54 AM ET (The Star)
Helicopter crash in Bentong kills one, leaves another injured • Feb. 6, 2025, 3:35 AM ET (The Star)

Bentong, town, West Malaysia. It lies on the Bentong River, northeast of Kuala Lumpur, across the Main Range. It is a commercial centre for local rubber estates and alluvial tin mines. Genting Highlands is a nearby hill resort, and Genting Pass provides a spectacular panorama of hills and valleys dotted with vegetable gardens. The Bilut River valley, close by, is the site of a rural development project. Raka Hill (3,000 feet [914 metres]) and Chamang Falls are nearby recreation areas. Pop. (2000 prelim.) urban agglom., 40,775.