Tanjung Tualang: Perak’s prawn town

The landmark of Tanjung Tualang — a giant replica of a freshwater prawn — welcomes visitors to the town. - Photos: RONNIE CHIN/ The Star

THE SMALL town of Tanjung Tualang in the Kinta Valley is synonymous with freshwater prawns. 

Just ask anyone; the locals as well as people from Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur and even as far asJohor Baru will attest to this.