The area was initially named Maxwell Hill after a British Malaya administrator, and was renamed Bukit Larut in which year?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1979
- Step 1: The area was initially named Maxwell Hill after the British Malaya administrator George Maxwell, and was renamed as Bukit Larut in 1979. Answer: 1979. Why not the others: 2005, 1884 and 1957 don't fit.
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