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.

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