All quiet in the kampung


As Malaysians celebrate Hari Raya this week, the balik kampung tradition will have to be given a miss again. However, our thoughts can still carry us home.

FOR the second year running, Sungai Balang Besar village in Muar district will be quiet this Hari Raya.

A former village head used to joke that on normal days there are probably about 30 cars in the village. During the festive occasion the number swells to 400.

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