The name is said to come from a Malay tree called "pokok Mandai". Others suggest that “Mandai” might be a corruption of mandi, meaning “bathe” in Malay, as the river could have been used for this purpose.
The name is said to originate from a Malay tree called "pokok Mandai". Others propose that “Mandai” might be a corruption of mandi, meaning "bathe" in Malay, as the river could have been used for this purpose.