Rasa, Malaysia
Rasa is a mukim in Hulu Selangor District, Selangor, Malaysia. The term "Rasa" in Malay language means "Taste".
Since 1900s, the town of Rasa was widely known for its tin mining industry which contributed towards its wealth. Tan Boon Chia, one of the prominent businessman and entrepreneur in Selangor, was based in this town. His mansion, the Yuan Chin Hall, which is along the main railway track, still survived until this day. Unfortunately, there is yet any event or proposal been done to highlight this forgotten gem of Rasa.
As for now, there were some initiatives from the locals to recapture the glory days of Rasa as in the 1910s, where the district itself was considered as one of the wealthiest districts within the British Federated Malay States (FMS). The groups that consists of Hamim Zuhaier, Al-Fikri Kahar and Amir Zharif currently working closely with the State government of Selangor to explore and rediscover this remarkable history. The objective of this proposed trail is not just to enhance the sleepy town of Rasa and to highlight the importance and significance of Tan Boon Chia, but also to further diversify the economic activities of its local people.
