UTAR NEW VILLAGE COMMUNITY PROJECT

REPORT

NAME OF NEW VILLAGE:

KAMPUNG RAWANG TIN

SELANGOR

Project carried out by:

Year /
Student Name Student ID Course
Semester

1. Leow Jing Xuan 1405875 Bachelor of Accounting Year 1 Sem 3

2. Lim Chai Yen 1304533 Bachelor of Accounting Year 1 Sem 3

3. Er Hui Sze 1305648 Bachelor of Accounting Year 1 Sem 3

DATE OF COMPLETION:
JANUARY 2015
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ABSTRACT

New Village Kampung Rawang Tin is a town located at the south of the state of
Selangor in Malaysia. This village is located approximately 35 kilometres away from
Kuala Lumpur and 50 kilometres away from the town of Kuala Selangor. . The suburb
of Rawang is located northwest of KL and is part of the Gombak district, under the
supervision of the Selayang municipal council. It is a multiracial village.The majority
of villagers are Chinese and Hindus. The main languages spoken are Mandarin and
Malay.

Rawang Tin is just a small village in Rawang. There is a town nearby which is named
Rawang town.There are several kindergartens, primary schools andsecondary schools
a police station and fire station in this Rawang town. Rawang Tin started as a small
tin-mining town, consisting of only a few rows of shophouses, but today, it is slowly
but surely turning into a residential hot spot. In fact, the name of Kampung Rawang
Tin is recorded in the Malaysian history books as a place for tin mining and that‟s
how the name Rawang Tin came about. Kampung Rawang Tin is a small and peaceful
village. The Kuala Selangor Municipal Council (MPKS) has provided the people with
basic amenities and infrastructure such as roads, clean water, and electricity.

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HISTORY

About 70 years ago, cheap labour was brought in for the tin mines in Kg Rawang Tin.
Anglo Mining Ltd was the major company involved. The British government also
built infrastructure like railway lines to support the tin mining industry. Today the
Rawang Railway Station is the northern terminus of the KTM Komuter service
originating in Sungai Gadut (south of Seremban) and passing though central Kuala
Lumpur before arriving at Rawang.

At the peak of mining activities in Rawang Tin, Anglo Mining Ltd employed about
500 workers, 60% of whom were chinese and most of the other workers were Indians.
During world war II, the tin mines were closed but work resume after the war.

The tin mines officially closed in 1959 and the land used for mining in Rawang Tin
was sold to a Lim family for the purpose of rock blasting.

Rawang Tin is located about 9km to the North-South Highway and it is only a 5
minute drive from the village to the Rawang trainstation. Currently, there are about
145 households in this village of whom 70% are chinese, 29% are Indians and 1% are
Malays. In response to recent development plans, villagers have signed up for new
double storey townhouses which they can purchase at RM80,000.00 only.

Security and Development Committee of Rawang Tin village (JKKK) was established
in 1987. Its main objectives are to ensure the security of the village and to oeversee its
development. It acts as an intermediary between the villagers and the government.
This committee reports to the relevant authorities if there is any threat to the villagers‟
safety and security. Often, the JKKK calls for meetings with villagers to obtain their
feedback on local issues. The multiracial community here work in harmony with each
other. In fact, the JKKK has organized activities such as “gotong-royong” to clean up
the village and villagers of deifferent age groups and ethnicity have participated.

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POPULATION & HOUSING

The population at Rawang Tin is mainly made up of 3 races which are Malay, Indian
and Chinese. 70 percent of the residents are Chinese, followed by Indians 29 percent
and Malay residents (1%). Although they are multiracial, the residents live in peace,
and harmony. For instance, they work together to clean the village.

The types of houses that can be found in Rawang Tin are terrace, single storey terrace,
and shop houses. Recent developments include the construction of new houses and
ther e are now 400 houses in the village.

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EDUCATION

Education is important for every child. The government has been working hard on
educating the younger generation, not only in the city, but also in the Rawang town
area. Although there, aren‟t any schools in Rawang Tin, village children can walk
(about 10 minutes) to nearby schools. Children have to walk about less than 10
minutes to reach their school nearby.Prior to the opening of the SRJK (Ing) Rawang
around 1964, Clifford Institute used to be the only English school available for
students pursuing an English Education. There are several primary school and
secondary school in Rawang town area. The student enrolment as well as number of
teachers has increased steadily in recent years. These schools have the necessary
facilities and amenities such as library, auditorium, canteen, reading corner, computer
room, basketball courts, and volleyball courts and so on. All in all, students benefit
from a conducive learning environment.

Primary school

There are 10 primary schools near Rawang Tin village but not within Rawang Tin
village. The schools are mainly divided into 3 categories, which are Sekolah
Kebangsaan, Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) and Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan
(Cina). Names of some of the schools are Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Rawang,
Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) San Yuk 1and SK Rawang .

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Secondary schools

Sekolah Menengah Seri Garing (Formerly SMJK (Inggeris) Rawang) is one of the
five secondary schools close to Rawang Tin Village area. In this school, it is
compulsory for all students to attend extra-curricular activities on every Wednesday.
Students could join clubs and societies, uniform bodies or participation in sports.

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Sports field

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Rawang Tin is currently experiencing steep development. Many new shops and
houses are being constructed. The Rawang train station, which is located in the
middle of the old town area, is a major stop for KTM Intercity trains, notably Ekspres
Langkawi. It is also the northern terminus for the Rawang-Seremban line on the KTM
Komuter, which is also served by the Rawang-Kuala Kubu Bharu Shuttle Route.

A new and much bigger bus station located in the heart of the new town area was
completed recently. There are a number of shopping centers in Rawang which
includes Tesco, Parkson, AEON and Giant. In the area of healthcare, KPJ Specialist
Rawang is already in operation to serve the residents in Rawang. Another recent
development in Rawang is The Reef Business Center next to Tesco Rawang. Among
its major tenants are Maybank, Morinda Tahitian Noni, QB Worldwide and Ali Maju
chain of restaurants.

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Health and healthcare

There is a government operated Klinik Kesihatan in Rawang. Besides that, there is a

Klinik 1 Malaysia in Rawang. There are several private clinics in Rawang, dental
clinics and pharmacies.

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Transportation

The Rawang train station, which is located in the middle of the old town area, is a
major stop for KTM Intercity trains, notably Ekspres Langkawi. A new and much
bigger bus station located in the centre of the new town area was completed recently.
It is convenients for villagers who do not have their own transport to use taxis or
public buses.

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Shops

There are many types of shops in Rawang Town area such as motorcycle repair shop
and Mini markets for in addition, there are more than 10 banks such as CIMB, Bank
Islam, Hong Leong Bank and RHB.

Wholesale Store Bank

motorcycle repair shop Restoran

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Public facilities

Rawang town has a police station, a post office, a Tenaga National Office and
Telekom Malaysia office. This means that residents of Rawang in have access to
many services and facilities nearby.

Police station TM point

Tenaga Nasional Pos office

Associations and organizations

On 17 September 1978, the Rawang Tin MCA branch was established by Datuk Sri
Lee Choon, President of MCA at that time. The MCA Rawang Tin townhall became a
meeting place for villagers.

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ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES

The economic activities in Rawang Tin are mostly based on commerce and business.
There are many kinds of shops in the village such as grocery shops, wet market, and
stationery shops, which cater to the villagers.

Modern Developments

Rawang is currently experiencing steep development. Many new shops and houses are
being constructed. An example is the rows of new shoplots opposite the railway
station. There is no shortage of eating establishments here.

Shophouses

Rawang's old shophouses have mostly been renovated recently and some of them are
covered in outdoor advertisement. Jalan Welman is one of Rawang's oldest streets and
is known as Little India for its curry shops and saree stores, though many of these
have been replaced by mobile phone retailers and betting shops. Parking and traffic
jams are a headache in town so at least travelling by train and walking enables visitors
to see a little more than is possible in a car.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

In the past, villagers were engaged in tin mining and rubber tapping. However, most
residents of Rawang Tin are new involved in commerce and industry. As a result of
recent development in Rawang town and surrounding areas, Rawang Tin in now
experiencing many new developments. The new shoplot being built in the village is
likely to bring in many new business.

Construction area

Factory

In the past, most of the population in Rawang Tin was miners, rubber tappers and
labor. However, the population of workers has shifted to work in factories, offices,
trade and operate the stall itself.

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TOURISM VALUE

Food

Rawang Tin Village‟s only cooked food stall which has operated for 34 years. It
sells pork rice rolls. The current operators of this stall is the second generation of the
family which run this enterprise.

Variety of local and international cuisine

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SOCIAL, CULTURAL &RELIGIOUS PRACTICE

Most of the residents at Rawang Tin are Chinese and they are mostly from the Hakka
dialect group. The common languages used in this village are the Hakka and
Cantonese dialects.

Religion practised in this village include Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Hinduism

and Sikhism. Within the village there is a chinese temple and sikh temple.

Gurdwara Sahib is the only Sikh temple in Rawang Tin. It was first set up in 1938,
and is located opposite the Rawang railway station. In 1955 a Punjabi school was
started here. Its mission is to instill love for the Sikh religion. Currently about 40
Children attend the school. By 1973, the old school building was in a state of disrepair,
and a new building was set up. The new Gurduara has beautiful domes. There rae said
to be about 280 sikh families in the area. Rawang is also very famous for its "Khuaah".
Punjabis travel from miles to buy this khuaah. Weekly prayers are held on sundays,
and naujawanprogrammes on saturdays. Although Rawang Tin is facing rapid
development Gurdwara Sahib will remain in its current location.

Gurdwara Sahib

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There is a Chinese temple named „Yi Hing‟. It is the only Chinese temple at Rawang
Tin and was established about 45 years ago. According to the village head, „Yi Hing‟
will be relocated to a bigger place as this village‟s development progresses.

Chinese Temple „Yi Hing‟

Other than the 2 temples stated above, there are also other temples outside Rawang
Tin such as Sze Yeah Kong. This Chinese temple is located in LorongTokongCina,
off Jalan Maxwell which is about 1.8km away from Rawang Tin. The concrete
entrance bears the date 1964 but the origins of the temple go back to a hundred years
earlier. The centre altar holds statues of the deities Xian Shi Ye and Si Shi Ye. The
deity Chung Piang, is also workshipped here.

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Sze Yeah Kong

In front of Sze Yeah Kong temple is a traditional raised stage where theatrical
performances, Chinese opera and other cultural events are held during Chinese New
Year and other chinese festivals.

Traditional Raised Stage

There is neither a church nor a mosque in Rawang Tin. However there are churches
and mosques in nearby areas. The nearest church from Rawang Tin would be the St
Jude‟s Church. It is located 1.2km away from Rawang Tin. The Church / Shrine of St
Jude, Rawang is one of the earliest Catholic churches in Malaysia It was built in 1957.
Before the Church was built, the Catholic community gathered in their homes and

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estates and a Priest would go to their houses to celebrate Mass and to proclaim God's
justice, love and mercy. The St Jude church is very popular among Catholics and non-
Catholics worldwide and is one of the most venerated sites in Malaysia. Tens of
thousands of pilgrims visit the Church / Shrine of St Jude, Rawang annually for
special blessings, healings and also to fulfill their vows for the prayers answered. The
St Jude's feast is a grand celebration held on 28th October every year with novenas
and masses and food contributions by parishioners and well-wishers from all over
Malaysia and Singapore.

St Jude Church

Inside of St Jude Church

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PROBLEMS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Although Rawang Tin‟s residents have access to many facilities and amenities in
nearby areas, they nevertheless have to endure the limited infrastructure and facilities
within the village itself.Hopefully, this situation will improve considerally when
recent projects and developments in Rawang Tin are completed.

During an interview with one of the residents in Rawang Tin, Miss Low who had
been lived in Rawang Tin for more than 40 years, claims that the villagers are often
caught in the local floods. The drains outside their house are too narrow and shallow.
Moreover, there is a river at Rawang Tin called Sungai Rawang. When it rains heavily,
the water from this river will overflow in a very short time. Many villagers who
cannot stand this situation have already moved away from Rawang Tin. According to
the village head, the Sungai Rawang needs to be broadened and/or deepened.

The government should pay serious attention to this problem. Signboards should be
placed beside the river to discourage dumping of garbage into the river and to warn
that a fine will be imposed for such action. The government could also further
broadern and/or widen the river to increase the speed of water flow out of the village.
The government needs to work hand in hand with villagers to solve this problem.

The crime rate at Rawang Tin is quite high. One of the villagers claims that there
were quite a number of foreign laborers staying at Rawang Tin and some of them stay
in empty houses which do not belong to them without getting permission from the
owner. In order to reduce the crime rate, the police can conduct regular and frequent
patrols. The villagers can also establish “Neighborhood Watch” in their respective
housing areas, and the residents can volunteer to work together by taking turns in
making rounds around the neighborhood and by helping one another to look after
their property, especially during the festive season when most people are away from
home.

Besides, most of the roads in Rawang Tin are in bad condition. The roads are muddy
and uneven. They are too narrow for bigger vehicles to go through. According to one
of the villagers, there are few trucks which are parked overnight along the village
roads. This is major obstruction in the already narrow roads. Signboards could be
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placed to discourage illegal parking and to warn that a fine will imposed for it. This
definitely will decrease the inconveniences facing by the villagers. The government
could also widen the village roads.

Signboards in the village are often covered with notices, bills, etc. This makes it
difficult for road users to figure out what is on the signboards. Local authorities
should clear these signboard urgently and carry out regular checks.

Rawang assemblyman Gan Pei Nei has said that the redevelopment of the Rawang
Tin was being carried out with the objective of upgrading the infrastructure and to
provide better housing for its residents. The residents had agreed to the mixed
development of the land which was owned by the state to improve the roads, drains,
to mitigate floods and for the safety of the residents.

CONCLUSION

We would like to thank the village head who was very hospitable. She spent half a
day with us and provided useful information for this report.

Rawang Tin is a village with a rich history. It grew as a tin mining village but has
since been redeveloped. Most villagers are now engaged in commerce and industry.

Although Rawang Tin does not have some public amenities and facilities, its residents
have easy access to these in nearby areas. We hope that recent development projects
in this village will deal with problems such as poor drainage, lack of facilities and
narrow roads.

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