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.

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