UTAR NEW VILLAGE COMMUNITY PROJECT

REPORT

NAME OF NEW VILLAGE:

BATANG KALI 八丁卡里
SELANGOR

Project carried out by:

Student Name ID Number Course Year/Trimester

Bachelor of Finance
1.Chan Calvin 11ABB05167 Y2/T1
(Hons)

Bachelor of Finance
2.Kok Kin Onn 11ABB03191 Y2/T1
(Hons)

DATE OF COMPLETION:
OCTOBER 2013
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ABSTRACT

Kampung Bukit Chandang is a village located in Batang Kali, Selangor. It is

approximate located 48km away from Kuala Lumpur. Most of the villagers are
Chinese and Taoism is their religion. The village is founded in 1952. The main
economic activities are rubber plantation and the most of the villagers work as rubber
tapper. The one and only school in the village is Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C)
Batang Kali, a primary school. The problems faced by this village include lacking of
infrastructure.

Kampung Bukit Chandang, Batang Kali

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HISTORY

The name Batang Kali comes from the Malay words “batang” (branches) and
„Kali” (several times). It is named after the river which flows past the village. This
location based on the map below is 3° 28' 0" North, 101° 38' 0" East. It is 50 metres
above sea level.

This village was established in 1952 and was originally known as Kg Baru
Batang Kali. It was one of the villages set up under the Briggs Plan. The strategy of
the British authorities was to move the rural population into new villages and to guard
such villages closely so that supplies are not provided to the communists insurgents.

A tragic event associated with this village is the massacre of Batang Kali in
1948. This massacre occurred about 5 km from Batang Kali. Twenty four innocent
villagers were killed. The BBC has broadcast a documentary, “In Cold Blood” on
this sad event.

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THE VILLAGE POPULATION

When this village was first established in 1952, there were approximately 600
residents. Over six decades later, its population size is approximately 800 only. In
recent years, many youths have out-migrated to urban areas in search of better
employment opportunities. As a result, many residents are either the older villagers
or young children.

Like other new villages, Kg Bukit Chandrang started with a predominantly

Chinese population. The Chinese in this village are from the Hokkien dialect group.
Over time some Malay and Indian families settled in this village. At one point, the
government built a hostel for midwives-many of whom were Malays-in this area.

Kampung Bukit Chandang, Batang Kali- many houses are made of wood with zinc
roofs.

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EDUCATION

SRJK(C) is the only primary school in this village. It conducts primary school
as well as kindergarten classes. At the time of this survey, the school has a total 459
students (inclusive of 35 kindergarten students) and 30 teachers.

There is a hall, a canteen, classrooms and a garden in the school. According

to the school principal, the school hall is the biggest hall in the village. Many school
events are held here. It is to be noted that many buildings in this school have been
renovated recently.

The school canteen

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The school garden

A typical classroom

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School Hall

The school buildings

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INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE VILLAGE

There is a railway station at Batang Kali. This makes it convenient for

villagers who wish to travel to neighhbouring towns or other parts of west Malaysia.

The general public enjoy the use of a community hall and a children
playground. Unfortunately, many other facilities and amenities are not available. For
example, the absence of a clinic means that villagers have to travel to neighboring
towns even if they are seeking treatment for minor ailments. The nearest clinic is a
private clinic located 1.2 km away at Bandar Utama, Batang Kali. The nearest
government clinic is at Rasa which is 4 km away.

The Batang Kali Railway Station

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ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES

Most villagers earn a living from the local oil palm and rubber
estates/smallholdings. Some villagers grow vegetables and potatoes to supplement
their income. Only a few villagers operate small businesses such as local coffee shop
and noodle stall.

Many youths work in industrial areas not far from the village or migrate to the
cities for better employment opportunities.

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THE RELIGION OF THE VILLAGERS

The villagers are mainly Chinese and most of them are Taoists. There are a
few temples in the village. For instance, “Fok Chuan Dong Shan” temple, “Ji Gong”
temple and “Tan Zhi” temple. Villagers celebrate the birthday of the deity of “Fok
Chuan Dong Shan” temple, Guan Di, on the twenty forth day of the sixth moon
(Chinese Lunar Calendar) every year. Normally, a Chinese opera troupe will perform
at the village on this auspicious occasion.

“Fok Chuan Dong Shan” temple

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The beautiful arch leading to “ Fok Chuan Dong Shan” temple

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PROBLEMS

The village economy is teetering. Besides work in the rubber and oil palm
estates/smallholdings, there are limited opportunities for employment or investment.
In view of this situation, many residents have out-migrated.

The small village does not have a clinic, police station or fire station. The
majority of residents are old folks or children.

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RECOMMENDATION

Perhaps the village economy would benefit by attracting tourists. Kampung

Bukit Chandang is located along the route to Genting Highlands and if local village
attractions are publicized, many travellers could be attracted to the village. Currently,
the villagers produce a Chinese snack (麻蓼) made of sesame and visitors could drop
by to purchase this. Other local delights could be produced for sale.

While its small population may not warrant the establishment of a clinic,
police station, fire station or bank, the authorities could look into a mobile clinic, post
office or other services for Kg. Bukit Chandang.

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: 03-79582628 ext 8274, 8656, 8269 (Klang Valley Campus)
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