Titiwangsa Mountains

The Titiwangsa Mountains form the great central spine of the Malay Peninsula. Forested ridges divide the headwaters of rivers flowing toward the Strait of Malacca from those reaching the eastern coast. The Perak, Kelantan and Pahang river systems rise among these mountains and their neighbouring ranges. Steep slopes and dense tropical forest make the interior difficult to cross, while valleys offer routes through the high ground.