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WANDER
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wanders through
the state of Selangor,
marvelling at the
captivating places that
offer amix of themodern
and natural beauty.
Sincerity
S
elangor
, also known
by its Arabic honor-
ific, Darul Ehsan, or
“Abode of Sincerity”, is
one of the 13 states of
Malaysia. The city may
be growing rapidly but
she has not lost her beauty in the face
of urbanisation.
Batu Caves
Located at Gombak, Selangor, Batu
Caves is a massive limestone hill that has
a series of caves and cave temples inside.
It’s names derives from the Sungai Batu
(Batu River), which flows past the hill.
There is also a nearby village which
carries that same name.
The limestone forming Batu Caves is
said to be around 400 million years old
and the cave is one of the most popular
Hindu shrines outside India. Dedicated
to Lord Murugan, in Malaysia it is the
focal point of the Hindu festival of
Thaipusam.
The limestone forming
Batu Caves is said to be
around 400 million years
old and the cave is one of
the most popular Hindu
shrines outside India
Abode Of
Rising almost 100m above the ground,
the Batu Caves temple complex consists of
three main caves and a few smaller ones.
The biggest, referred to as Cathedral Cave
or Temple Cave, has a very high ceiling and
features ornate Hindu shrines. To reach it,
visitors must climb a steep flight of 272
concrete steps.
Carey Island
Carey Island is located to the south of Port
Klang and north of Banting town. It is a huge
island separated from the Selangor coast by
the Langat River. The island is named after an
Englishman, Edward Valentine John Carey,
who acquired the island and started rubber
plantations there.
The island is popular for its
Orang Asli
community,
Orang Asli
being the Malay word
for indigenous people. The main aboriginal
tribe that live here are known as Mah Meri.
They are renowned for their traditional wood
carvings, depicting their ancestral spirit.
The other thing that this island is known
for is its great, very fresh, seafood such as
prawns, crabs and various fishes.
The main aboriginal tribe that
live on Carey Island, the Mah
Meri, are known for their
traditional wood carvings