We almost missed our boat! We reached Port Klang at about 10.30 AM and once we informed them that we wanted to go to Sungai Lima, the lady was like, "Quick! Run! The boat is leaving like NOW!"
Good God. So yupp, we literally ran to our boat, that was kind enough to wait for us 2 turtles.
The boat was full but guess what? Only 5 of us left the boat to visit Sungai Lima; both of us and another family of 3. The rest were heading to Ketam Island, a bigger and more-to-see-and-do island.
Grand entrance into the village
Beautiful murals welcomed us!
The mid-point of the island
We wanted to hunt for the famous Black Sugar steamed cake first.
We noticed the sign that directed us to it and so we walked.
Stopped each time to admire houses that were so beautifully decorated.
This kind aunty was concerned that we didn't know where to find food so she was patiently telling us where to find laksa and seafood and fried noodles!
This aunty was frying unpolished brown rice powder which is supposed to be mixed into a drink.
This was the first temple we visited, which was grand for a small island. As we walked around the island, I noticed that there were MANY temples. Some were grand like this one and many were in the form of a house or a hut.
The only thing that we missed in this trip was the dried prawns! I was so disappointed to find out that the fishermen were away at sea and will only come home with their catch in 2 days' time. So we only saw huge empty spaces where the prawns were suppose to be dried :(
We proceeded to hunt for our cake!
Aren't the houses pretty?
A wooden pavement to a mini temple!
Finally!!!
We found the house!
The steamer for the cakes
They made green mantou too!
Datuk Kong @ Na Tuk Kong
The unique Malay deity that's worshipped by Chinese Malaysians here in Sungai Lima. The Datuk Kong worship is rooted in the ancient 'keramat' (sacred places or people) worship by the Malay community The term 'Datuk' and 'Kong' means Grandfather in Malay and Chinese so this title is used as an honorific title for a religious or a holy person who is worshipped as a saint.
This aunty was obviously on her way home when she passed us. She stopped to let us see if we were interested in buying curry puffs and the pink Teochew Png Kueh from her. Of course, we were ready to lend a supporting hand! Her puffs and kuehs were some of the finest we have ever tasted!
Most of the houses here in Sungai Lima has a stall in front of their house. They may be selling cakes or frying noodles for anyone who is interested to try.
One of the homestays on the island
Toilets
"You gotta be kidding me?" was my first remark. Well, when you gotta go, you gotta go!
Another beautiful temple with a huge platform
Restaurant
Fisherman with a good catch!
We had a good and eventful trip. Loved this village. People are kind and friendly here. Everyone wanted to chat! I hope this island will slowly prosper and tourists will find their way for visits.
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