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The kampong

Yahaya Ahmad

The Malay village, known as a kampong, is visible all over rural Malaysia, and is usually sited near the source of the villagers' livelihood. Fishing villages are found close to the sea while inland villages are usually located near paddy fields or small holdings of rubber trees or oil palm.

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  • Kampong surroundings
  • The social organization of a kampong
Malay villages

Early postcards of Malay villages show houses made entirely of thatch (atap) roofing and woven bamboo walls, situated close together below a canopy of coconut trees.