L-R: Philip Low, Sim Goay Chye, Mrs Sim Goay Chye, Tham Tuck Hoong, Peter Ong, Chew Ker Chee, Lee Hwan King, Thomas Ng, David Siew, Looi Wan Leong, Phoon Soon Keong, Ching Neng Bin at the Bukit Engku Busu trail head.
Bukit Engku Busu (331m) here we come! Ching with 12 trekkers from KL hiked up the hill on 20.09.2020 and made it to the top in 30 minutes.
Ching Neng Bin said: “I will never forget the 25day outdoor training in Outward Bound School in 1975 and the thought of Engku Busu sent shivers down our spine. The extreme 30mile 3day 2night expedition ending the last day by trekking up from the Western slope of Engku Busu and down the Eastern slope towards Lumut before reaching the old school at Teluk Muroh presently the Lumut Naval Base was the hardest expedition encountered in the school.”
Bukit Engku Busu is a 331 meter (1,087 ft) high hill in the Perak town of Lumut. The sign at the trailhead explains that the hill was named after Raja Engku Busu of Selangor who was invited by the Sultan of Perak in the 1840s to help get rid of pirates who were rife in this area at the time.
L-R: Lee Hwan King, Chew Ker Chee, Phoon Soon Keong and Looi Wan Leong at the well-worn path from the trailhead of Bukit Engku Busu. 
Mrs Sim and David Siew at the well-worn path from the trailhead of Bukit Engku Busu. 
L-R: David Siew, Sim Goay Chye, Philip Low and Thomas Ng on the Bukit Engku Busu trail. 
L-R: Thomas Ng, David Siew, Sim Goay Chye and Philip Low on the Bukit Engku Busu trail. 
Bukit Engku Busu trail - "Your only limit is YOU, your own MIND. 
Bukit Engku Busu trail - tree roots have been exposed by weather erosion and climbers' feet.
Bukit Engku Busu trail - tree roots have been exposed by weather erosion and climbers' feet.
Bukit Engku Busu trail - tree roots have been exposed by weather erosion and climbers' feet.
Bukit Engku Busu steep gradient dirty tracks with large rocks and exposed tree roots. 
The only flower on the Bukit Engku Busu trail. 
Thomas Ng and David Siew taking a break half way on the Bukit Engku Busu trail. 
Yes, you can do it on Bukit Engku Busu trail. 
Bukit Engku Busu trail - tree roots have been exposed by weather erosion and climbers' feet.
Bukit Engku Busu steep gradient dirty tracks with large rocks and exposed tree roots. 
Bukit Engku Busu trail - tree roots have been exposed by weather erosion and climbers' feet.
There is always an alternative route to the left which is much easier if you do not want the rocky terrain.
Ching Neng Bin needed to deploy some of his rock climbing skills to pull himself up over the giant rocks.
On the giant slab of rocks, Ching Neng Bin used the thick rope to pull himself over.
There is always an alternative route to the left which is much easier if you do not want the rocky terrain. 
Bukit Engku Busu steep gradient dirty tracks with large rocks and exposed tree roots. 
Before reaching Engku Busu peak there is a clearing where you get a panorama view of Lumut. 
Before reaching Engku Busu peak there is a clearing where you get a panorama view of Lumut. 
A great view of the sea and the Lumut Naval Base from Bukit Engku Busu view point. 
L-R: Philip Low, Sim Goay Chye, David Siew and Ching Neng Bin at the Bukit Engku Busu view point. 
Chew Ker Chee and Lee Hwan King at the Bukit Engku Busu view point. 
Almost at the top of Bukit Engku Busu trail.
Almost at the top of Bukit Engku Busu trail.
The last few steps to the peak of Bukit Engku Busu.
The final step to the peak of Bukit Engku Busu - Sim Goay Chye, David Siew, Thomas Ng, Philip Low and Ching Neng Bin.
Finally at the peak you will see this stone markers on the floor to confirm you have reached 1087 feet. 
The weather station and telecommunication post at the peak of Bukit Engku Busu which is duly covered with plants and trees, so don't expect beautiful views from the peak.
Bukit Engku Busu forest reserve signboard at the top. This 331.4 metre-high (1087 feet) hill is named after Raja Engku Busu from Selangor who was invited by Sultan Perak in the 1840's to wipe out the pirates who liked to hide in Dindings Strait and River. These pirates roamed the coasts from Johore to Kedah and raided the Dutch, British and Achehnese ships. However, Raja Engku Busu was killed and failed in the mission. 
L-R: David Siew, Philip Low, Chew Ker Chee, Lee Hwan King, Peter Ong, Looi Wan Leong, Mrs Sim, Sim Goay Chye, Thomas Ng, Ching Neng Bin and Tang Hong Keat at the peak of Bukit Engku Busu.
L-R: David Siew, Phoon Soon Keong, Philip Low, Chew Ker Chee, Lee Hwan King, Peter Ong, Ching Neng Bin, Looi Wan Leong, Mrs Sim, Sim Goay Chye and Thomas Ng at the peak of Bukit Engku Busu.
Descent from the peak of Bukit Engku Busu is even more dangerous than the ascent.
Descent from the peak of Bukit Engku Busu is even more dangerous than the ascent. Don't lean back as this will send you out of balance. Your weight should be over your hips and knees which should be slightly bent particularly as you put your foot down.
Descent from the peak of Bukit Engku Busu is even more dangerous than the ascent.
Descent from the peak of Bukit Engku Busu is even more dangerous than the ascent. Don't lean back as this will send you out of balance. Your weight should be over your hips and knees which should be slightly bent particularly as you put your foot down.
Descent from the peak of Bukit Engku Busu is even more dangerous than the ascent. Don't lean back as this will send you out of balance. Your weight should be over your hips and knees which should be slightly bent particularly as you put your foot down.
Descent from the peak of Bukit Engku Busu is even more dangerous than the ascent.
Descent from the peak of Bukit Engku Busu is even more dangerous than the ascent.
Descent from the peak of Bukit Engku Busu is even more dangerous than the ascent.
Descent from the peak of Bukit Engku Busu is even more dangerous than the ascent.
Descent from the peak of Bukit Engku Busu is even more dangerous than the ascent.
Finally all returned back safely to the trailhead of Bukit Engku Busu. Yes! We did it.
The last three back to trailhead of Bukit Engku Busu - Thomas Ng, David Siew and Ching Neng Bin.
Ching Neng Bin was awarded a special banana for leading and guilding the team.
It was a good short hike with hard climb and importantly a very satisfied feeling at the end. And for that we were all rewarded with a mug of guinness stout or beer at Capri Bar and Restaurant in Lumut.
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