Fading tales of a fishing village


Some of the fishes are sold to be made into processed food, such as fish balls.

Don’t let the “bird observation house” signboard confuse you as you make your way pass the arch into Kampung Bagan Sungai Burung in Sabak Bernam.

Although the name of the village translates to “bird river jetty” from the Malay language, bird viewing activities are scarce now, according to village chief Chia Kai Yia.

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