Wafts of salty prawn odour are sent along with the ocean breeze. On the wooden platform just in front of the house, plain brown belacan are spread out neatly to be sun dried, some already pressed into bricks, some minced and unprocessed. This family-run belacan factory is operated by the second generation successor, Mr Kee Bok Wah (transliteration) and his family, being one out of...
The Story of Bagan Parit Baru
Bagan Parit Baru is a small fishing village with only 60 households, with a population of around 300 people. The fishing village is located at the northmost point of Selangor at the northwest border, separated by Sungai Bernam from Hutan Melintang fishing village in Perak. The majority of villagers make a living by fishing, therefore the houses are mostly built along the seashore. Most of...
Hong Sun Sek Temple in Port Dickson
Hong Sun Sek Temple in Port Dickson has been established for around 120 years, and is one of the oldest temples in Port Dickson. In olden days the temple was built on a small scale, its former spot (now dismantled) not far from the current address, eventually shifting due to the increase in devotees. The shift happened more than 60 years ago, and the temple...