The first cascade, Jeram Panjang has an interesting story. Legend has it that the wealthy and powerful chief of the village realized that his stock of poultry was diminishing gradually. He suspected that something ‘big’ must have eaten his livestock. However, he has no idea what it is and its whereabouts. He found a bellicose warrior in the village by the name of “Selamat” who he thought could help. He warned the warrior that the mission could be lethal but the reward would be most handsome if he could complete the mission. Gladly, the warrior accepted the challenge and swore that he would ferret out the cause of the missing livestock. After some investigation, he discovered a big snake coiled up in a cave which could be the likely culprit. On a night with a full moon, the warrior jumped into the cave and assaulted the big snake. A mortal combat took place in the cave. In a perilous moment, the snake managed to loop round the warrior. Surprisingly, the snake didn’t strangulate the warrior to death, but instead told the warrior that he could be released him and made him a wealthy man, provided he would not disclose its lair. In desperation and much to his relief, the warrior readily agree to the pact and thus save his own neck. However, if he break his word death will befall him.  When Selamat overcame his trepidation he couldn’t contain the excitement of procuring the windfall. He swanked to everyone. Soon the news came to the ears of the chief. Driven by both jealousy and hatred, he set Selamat up. Eventually, Selamat fell into the trap and was forced to reveal the source of his wealth. Little did he remember he was under a curse. Immediately, after he had divulged the habitat of the snake, there was lightning, thunder and forceful winds though the sky is clear. Both the chief and Selamat vanished in thin air and nowhere to be found.

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