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UTAR NEW VILLAGE COMMUNITY PROJECT
REPORT
NAME OF VILLAGE:
LIMAN KATI利民加地
PERAK
Project carried out by:
Student Name ID Number Course Year/Semester
1. Eee Jun Rou 1100276 Business
Administration Y2S3
2. Ong Huoy Huoy 1104840 Environmental
Engineering Y1S2
3. Wong Jia Yee 1004619 Advertising Y2S2
DATE OF COMPLETION:
FEBRUARY 2013
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ABSTRACT
Liman Kati New Village was established in 1952. It is located in the
district of Kuala Kangsar in the state of Perak. The towns that are close to this
new village are Grik and Kuala Kangsar. This new village was known for its
rubber plantations. This has changed over time with the advancement of
technology as well as the increase in the needs of the community.
Residents of Liman Kati are warm and friendly. Their easy going lifestyle
includes leisure activities such as playing mahjong or the lottery and gatherings
with friends.
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INTRODUCTION
Liman Kati New Village is located in Kuala Kangsar, Perak. Nearby towns
include:
Gerik which is 30 km east from Liman Kati New Village.
Kuala Kangsar which is 13.5 km west from Liman Kati New Village.
There are forests and hills near by the Liman Kati Village. The village has a
peaceful and serene environment.
Forests and hills near the village
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HISTORY OF LIMAN KATI NEW VILLAGE
This village was founded on 19 June 1948. It is located in the district of
Kuala Kangsar in the state of Perak and is one of the existing 450 New Villages
remaining in the country.
Just like many of the other New Villages, it was built during the
proclamation of The Emergency by the British colonial government in 1952 to
keep the Chinese people in Malaya under guard so that they would have no
contact with any members of the Communist Party of Malaya (CPM). Liman Kati
New Village was established when the British moved Malayan Chinese villagers
living around Kuala Kangsar to a centralized location following the Briggs Plan.
In its early days, the village had 50 houses and all were built from scratch
by the settlers because the British only provided empty plots of land. The area was
close to rubber estates and the jungle posed dangers of a different kind. Most of
the inhabitants earned meager incomes as laborers in the tin mines or as rubber
tappers.
Gateway to Kampung Baru Liman kati
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POPULATION
The current population of Liman Kati is about 1,500. The village has about
320 houses. Its population is declining in recent years because many youths have
moved to the cities to further their studies or to look for better career opportunities.
An original wooden house in Liman Kati New Village
“Modern” houses in Liman Kati New Village
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ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
Villagers earn a living from the rubber plantations, and small businesses.
The head of this village is in fact a rubber dealer. He estimates that the average
income of villagers who work in the plantations is RM1, 000+ per month. Rubber
tapping is carried out by local and foreign workers. Their income fluctuates in
tandem with the price of rubber.
Small businesses in the village include stalls in the wet market. These
stalls sell fresh vegetables and cooked food such as noodles, „mixed‟ rice and
Chinese desserts. There are also few small grocery shops and hair saloons in the
village.
There are opportunities for investment in local handicraft. During the
raining season, villagers cannot work in the plantations and they could spend time
in the making of local handicraft.
The head of Liman Kati New Village is showing us his rubber shop
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Rubber latex – hardened.
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Rubber dried in the sun
The wet market in Liman Kati New Village
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SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS PRACTICES
The Chinse form the vast majority of Liman Kati‟s population and the
Malays and Indians are a minority. The main languages used in this village are
Cantonese, mandarin and Malay. The most commonly spoken language is
Cantonese. Religions practiced in this village are Buddhism, Taoism and Islam.
Places of worship include a Buddhist temple, a Taoist temple and a Hindu temple.
The main festivals held in the village are Chinese New Year, Lantern festival and
dumpling festival. These are festivals which all over the world celebrate.
The Buddhist temple in Liman Kati New Village
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The Taoist temple in Liman Kati New Village
The Hindu temple in Liman Kati New Village
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EDUCATION
Liman Kati New village has the following education institutions:
1 kindergarten, namely Tadika Liman Kati. Attendance is free and the
kindergarten is run by the government. Currently, there are only 28
students.
1 primary school, namely SJK(C) Liman Kati. The school has a small
basketball court, canteen, teacher‟s office and classrooms. It has 88
students and 13 teachers and staff. The number of students is declining
because many parents send their children to the primary schools in Kuala
Kangsar.
Normally the students from Liman Kati continue their studies in Chong
Hwa secondary school in Kuala Kangsar.
After secondary school, some students further their studies in the
university. They prefer Malaysian Universities and Universiti Tunku
Abdul Rahman is a popular choice.
Problems faced by schools in the village include lack of students (many
study in urban areas) and facilities such as computer rooms, labs and sports
facilities. Shortage of staff and good quality teachers is another problem
because many teachers prefer to teach in the urban areas.
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SJK(C) Liman
The primary school in Liman Kati New Village
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Medical facilities are not available in the village. There is no public or
private clinic or hospital in Liman Kati. The nearest clinic is about 20-minutes
drive away in Kuala Kangsar.
Nevertheless, facilities available include a small police station (pondok), a
covered basketball court, a refreshment center, and a small playground. Small
businesses include hawker stalls, a wet market and shop houses. These facilities
are in good condition. However, the road system in this village is in poor
condition. Roads, especially those in residential areas, are narrow and full of
potholes.
The drainage system is in satisfactory condition. Water supply is managed
by the JKR (Jabatan Kerja Raya) and electricity supply is managed by the TNB
(Tenaga Nasional Berhad). Garbage collection in Liman Kati village is adequate.
The town council of Kuala Kangsar is responsible for garbage collection in the
village.
In Liman Kati New Village, there is a branch of “Parti Gerakan Rakyat
Malaysia”. The officer at this branch office helps to address villagers‟ concerns.
The most common modes of transport in Liman Kati New Village are
motorbikes and cars. There is no bus service in the village.
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Police pondok
Police pondok’s bell in Liman Kati New Village
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The narrow road leading to the Hindu temple in Liman kati New Village
The branch of “Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia” in Liman Kati New Village
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PROBLEMS
The main problems faced by Liman Kati New Village are the lack of security
and medical facilities.
The small police “pondok” is inadequately staffed. As a result villagers
sometimes face problems locating the police during emergencies.
The absence of a clinic in Liman Kati New Village causes great inconvenience
for residents. Villagers need to travel to Kuala Kangsar, a 20-minute drive away,
to consult a doctor.
The roads in the village, especially those in residential areas, are narrow and
poorly maintained.
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TOURISM VALUE
The temples of Liman Kati New Village such as the Buddhist temple, the
Taoist temple and the Hindu temple are the main attractions of the new village.
There are several festivals held at these temples every year and this could attract
visitors. In addition, locals can sell local handicraft and food to tourists. Ice-cream,
herbal tea and fruits will be the first choice of the tourists when they are under the
hot sun. Furthermore, local dishes in Liman Kati New Village are very delicious
and this could also attract tourists.
Delicious food in Liman Kati New Village
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ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Entrepreneurial opportunities at Liman Kati New Village could be
developed via tourism. Tourist attractions which could be highlighted or
developed include the following: Local temples (especially during festivals), the
rubber industry and its history and local food. Villagers could produce handicraft
for sale. In addition, homestay programmes could be initiated to attract tourists
who wish to experience life in a Malaysian village.
Interviewing the head and secretary of Liman Kati New Village in their activities center
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Activities centre in Liman Kati New Village
The information board which is pasted with photos of activities and info
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The head and secretary of Liman Kati New Village take a photo with us
The head of village treats us to have a lunch beside the activities center. We do enjoy the delicious
food at this shop.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Perhaps entrepreneurs could develop the tourism value of the village.
Local temples and food stalls could be tourist attractions. The importance of
rubber as a source of livelihood in Liman Kati could be highlighted by building a
museum on the rubber industry. During the rainy season (about 4 months a year),
villagers could produce handicraft for sale to tourists because work in the farms
and plantations would be difficult during this period.
The number of policemen on duty needs to be increased so that villagers
are able to contact a police officer at any time.
A mobile clinic or small health care centre in the village would help the
villagers considerably.
Some of the narrow roads need to be widened and/or resurfaced.
DISCLAIMER:
Information contained in this report was compiled by the University‟s students on voluntary basis.
Although every effort has been made to check the accuracy of the report, the University accepts no
responsibility whatsoever for any errors or omissions, if any, the University reserves the right to
make changes on the information at any time without prior notice.
Should there be any queries regarding contents of the report, please contact:
Department of Soft Skills Competency
Tel: 03-78582628 ext 8274, 8656, 8269 (Klang Valley Campus)
05- 4688888 ext 2297/2299/2300 (Perak Campus)