Sejarah Kampung Kubu
Kampung Kubu merupakan antara penempatan terawal yang dibuka sejak 1870-an. Kawasan ini pada awalnya diterokai oleh enam orang pahlawan Bugis di Tanjong Jambu yang kemudiannya dinamakan sebagai Tanjong Malim.
Penerokaan Awal (Tanjung Jambu)
Kawasan Kampung Kubu pada asalnya dikenali sebagai Tanjung Jambu. Ia diterokai sekitar tahun 1790 oleh enam orang pahlawan Bugis bersama masyarakat etnik Rao. Nama ‘Tanjung’ diberikan kerana bentuk muka buminya yang menganjur ke Sungai Bernam.
Asal Usul Nama Kubu
Semasa Perang Saudara Pahang (antara 1857 hingga 1863), pahlawan Bugis yang dikenali sebagai Tok Raja berundur dan membina sebuah kubu pertahanan di kawasan ini. Bermula dari kubu inilah kawasan ini mula mendapat nama sebagai Kampung Kubu.
Pusat Pentadbiran & Agama Terawal
Sebelum bandar Tanjung Malim berkembang pesat, Kampung Kubu menjadi pusat komuniti yang penting. Di sinilah terbinanya penempatan awal masyarakat serta struktur penting seperti Masjid Jamek asal bagi penduduk setempat.
Bukti Warisan Budaya
Hari ini, kawasan ini diiktiraf mempunyai nilai sejarah yang tinggi dengan peninggalan rumah tradisional serta pelbagai mercu tanda sejarah tempatan.
Kampung Kubu is among the earliest settlements established in the 1870s. The area was initially explored by six Bugis warriors at Tanjung Jambu, which later became known as Tanjung Malim.
Located approximately 3 kilometers from Tanjung Malim town, Kampung Kubu Malim (or Kampung Kubu) is one of the oldest and most historically significant settlements in the district. Its origins are closely linked to the early development of Tanjung Malim.
The following are some important historical facts about the area:
Early Settlement (Tanjung Jambu)
The area now known as Kampung Kubu was originally called Tanjung Jambu. It was first settled around 1790 by six Bugis warriors together with members of the Rao ethnic community. The name “Tanjung” was given due to the geographical formation of the land, which protrudes into the Bernam River.
Origin of the Name “Kubu”
During the Pahang Civil War (1857–1863), a Bugis warrior known as Tok Raja retreated to this area and constructed a defensive fort (kubu). It was from this fort that the settlement eventually became known as Kampung Kubu.
Early Administrative and Religious Centre
Before Tanjung Malim developed into a thriving town, Kampung Kubu served as an important community centre. It was the site of one of the earliest settlements in the area and housed significant structures, including the original Masjid Jamek that served the local population.
Evidence of Cultural Heritage
Today, Kampung Kubu is recognized for its rich historical value, featuring traditional houses and various local heritage landmarks that reflect the area’s cultural and historical significance.