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Pangkor came into the fore when the Pangkor Treaty was signed between the Malays and the British in 1874. It marked the first British intervention into the Malay Peninsular except for Malacca which led to the Perak War in 1875. It was also the beginning of British rule in the Malay States. The table on which the Pangkor Treaty was signed is still on display at the National Museum in Kuala Lumpur.
The Dutch trade in with Perak in 1680 led to the construction of the Dutch Fort at Teluk Gedung, Pangkor. Traditional Pangkor Island which is located about 7 kilometres west of Lumut, comprises a number of fishing villages. Now, even though the fishermen are still there, Pangkor has changed dramatically into a world class tourist destination.
Lumut history is intertwined with the history of Manjung, an ancient Malay Kingdom at times rival to Bruas and Gangga Negara. Later it saw some commercial activities enhanced by colonial adventurers and still increased trade in tin.
Lumut Town is located approximately 80 kilometres to the south-west of Ipoh and about 200 kilometres to the north-west of Kuala Lumpur. Lumut now is a bustling seaside resort town whose importance is fully enhanced by the Royal Malaysia Navy complex situated nearby. It is fast becoming one of the most important tourist centres in Malaysia.
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