Bukit Marak (literally Shining Hill) is a village in Bachok District, Kelantan, Malaysia, located about 24 kilometres (15 mi) south of the state capital Kota Bharu.
[1][2] It is famous as the childhood home of Puteri Saadong, and thus has great significance in the history of the Sultanate of Kelantan.
[2] The hill has some attractions for tourists, and draws thousands of visitors every weekend both for hiking and for sightseeing.
Aside from the damage to the historical site, this also may introduce the danger of mudslides and landslides during the monsoon season.
[2] The state government has offered to purchase the hill from its owners in accordance with the National Heritage Act 2005, in order to prevent further damage.