Mah Meri Cultural Village, Pulau Carey
The story of how the Cultural Learning Center at MMCV came to serve the community of Carey Island in the district of Kuala Langat, Selangor is a story of many people whose collective vision made it what it is today. It’s the story of young men and women who wanted to bring their Mah Meri cultural heritage back to life
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Mah Meri: Gasping for breath beneath palm fronds
Three years ago we interviewed Batin Sidin of Kampung Sungai Bunbun in Carey Island.
The kampung is one of four Mah Meri villages on the island. He had lamented then that there were no monkeys left on the island for them to eat since oil palm have taken over rubber as the main plantation industry.
Now it seems there are also no more nipah palms for them to use as traditional clothing, for crafts and ceremonial decorations.
Traditionally the Mah Meri derive their livelihood from the sea and jungle and 'Mah Meri' means 'forest people'. They once roamed the coastal areas of the southern Malaya but have settled in Pulau Carey which they call 'Teluk Gunjeng' and in the Tanjung Sepat area of Kuala Langat.
They are also known for their woodwork and is the only Orang Asli people who are skilled carvers. Their masks are renown worldwide, but even this skill is under threat as it is difficult to find wood and other raw resources to produce their crafts.
In a 2005 census, they number just 2,200 people. With livelihood from their 'tanah rayau' close to almost gone, how many more generations will the Mah Meri last before they, like the jungle that once surrounded them, will also disappear?
View from the top of Bukit Jugra (Jugra Hill), Selangor Malaysia
Back in the late 1800s, Jugra was the royal capital of Selangor; its well-preserved buildings are good examples of the artistry and grandeur of its glamorous past.
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Today, Bukit Jugra or Jugra Hill is still very much a popular venue, albeit for different reasons. Its undulating terrain and scenic views make it an excellent spot for outdoor activities, such as hiking and paragliding.
Like Tanjung Sepat, about 30 minutes away, Jugra is a popular stopover for food and is well known for ‘Beggar’s Chicken’, an ancient Chinese dish made by baking whole chickens and herbs wrapped in lotus leaves using traditional brick kilns.
Fun Fact
Based on historical records and documents, such as The Oriental Navigator, a sailing handbook written in 1801, Bukit Jugra was known to foreign navigators and cartographers as Parcelar Hill.
Things to do
Paragliding
Paragliding in Jugra is conducted off the base of Bukit Jugra lighthouse, a towering structure built in 1976 that rises 146 meters above sea level.
Paragliding depends heavily on wind conditions, with March to September being the best time to soar through the air in Malaysia.
For more information, contact Persatuan Luncur Udara Malaysia – Malaysia Paragliding And Hang Gliding Association (PPM-014-14-11072001).
The Association was founded by New Zealand-trained paragliders Capt. Mohd. Ikhwan Azillah and his wife Orkid Jamilah Awang, who also operate their own company, Wing Over Paragliding Centre, in Jugra.
Price: Paragliding in Jugra costs ~RM200 per person if you go with the Association. Groups of more than 20 people are eligible for discounts (~RM180). Each session lasts for about 15 minutes, where you’ll be flying tandem with an instructor.
Hiking
The area around Jugra Hill is surrounded by Hutan Simpanan Kekal, or Permanent Reserved Forest (PRF). Hike (or drive) to the top and be treated to great views of the Straits of Malacca.
One of the best places to start your hike is from the entry point near Masjid Al- Muttaqim in Kampung Permatang Pasir. It takes 1 to 1.5 hours to reach the lighthouse at the top and the trail is suitable for beginners.
Pulau Carey, about 20 minutes away, is also visible from the peak and is worth visiting for the Mah Meri Cultural Village.
Mah Meri people | Wikipedia audio article
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Mah Meri people
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The Mah Meri are an ethnic group native to western part of Peninsular Malaysia. They are one of the 18 Orang Asli groups named by the Malaysian government. They are of the Senoi subgroup. Most of the members of the Mah Meri tribe live along the coast of South Selangor from Sungai Pelek up to Pulau Carey, although there is at least one Mah Meri Community on the other side of the Klang River.
According to the Orang Asli Office of the Malaysian government, they numbered around 2,200 in 2005. Most of the Mah Meri live in small villages (kampungs) on the fringes of other cities and on Pulau Carey, which has five separate villages of Mah Meri.The Mah Meri people of Pulau Carey are internationally well known for their traditional wood carving skills.
Temuan people | Wikipedia audio article
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Temuan people
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written
language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through
audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio
while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using
a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
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The Temuan people (Temuan: Uwang/Eang Temuan, Malaysian: Orang Temuan) are a Proto-Malay ethnic group indigenous to western parts of Peninsular Malaysia. They can be found in the states of Selangor, Pahang, Johor, Negeri Sembilan and Malacca. The Temuans are classified as part of Orang Asli group according to the Malaysian government. They are also one of the largest (numbering to almost 30,000 people) and the most widespread of the Orang Asli ethnic groups.
They speak Temuan, an Austronesian language closely related to Malay. Like other indigenous tribes in Malaysia, most Temuans live in poverty.