A family taking a wefie in front of the beautiful Sri Shakti Devasthanam Temple recently.
From city dwellers in the Klang Valley – and beyond – longing to experience the peaceful charm of a village, eat delicious seafood and feast their eyes on stunning views, Sekinchan, Selangor is a good destination for a quick getaway.
The town is located on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is about 80km northwest of Kuala Lumpur. Here are five interesting places in Sekinchan that are worth exploring.
For just RM5, visitors can learn the history and cultivation of local rice at this gallery housed within PLS Marketing’s rice processing plant.
The tour begins with a video explaining the rice planting process – from seed selection and sowing to soil preparation, flooding, transplanting and harvesting. The gallery also showcases a range of traditional tools such as mortar and pestle used to dehusk the padi, and millstones to grind rice into flour.
Local chef Zaidah Mohammad Noor visited the gallery recently and said that it was an eye- opening experience for her, adding, “It’s fascinating and well worth the trip. My grandchild always asks me what padi looks like, so here we are!”
Learn all about the history and cultivation of padi at the Paddy Gallery.
Located in Bukit Rotan, this temple took four years to complete. It is reportedly the only Hindu temple in the world that features 51 sculptures of the goddess Shakti. There are also 96 carved pillars depicting the 96 universal principles of Hinduism.
The temple’s main gate showcases a 5.5m granite frame, weighing four tonnes and carved by skilled artisans from Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu, India. It also features intricate 4m-high decorated walls and a five-tier Rajagopuram standing at 22.5m tall.
With its complex architectural details, intricate carvings and other unique characteristics, this temple truly showcases the best of Indian architecture in Malaysia.
Ah Ma House specialises in making kuih kapit the traditional way. The space is also a museum of sorts, with displays of ‘old school’ items from decades ago.
Owned by Ng Joo Leong, 46, and his wife Kwi Ai Fang, 45, Ah Ma House is a must-visit for those wanting to take a look at how kuih kapit (love letters) is made traditionally using charcoal. Visitors can also buy and taste these crispy treats.
Ah Ma House also functions as a museum, providing an immersive experience of what life was like back in the day, from the 1970s right up to the 1990s. It is filled with items like traditional stoves, oil lamps, wooden storage cabinets, sewing machines and tiffin carriers.
Visitor Datuk Ismail Nordin praised the concept, saying it is both creative and innovative and that it provides added value in terms of creativity.
“The way Ah Ma House commercialises their antique items is both interesting and innovative. They not only display the items but also manage to tap their nostalgic feel in a fresh and relevant way,” said Ismail, a manager of Koperasi Pengurusan Kewangan Hartanah.
Dining at Private Ninja Kitchen includes a sky lantern release ceremony.
For a fun outdoor dining experience, Private Ninja Kitchen is a good choice. Its location offers stunning views of the surrounding padi fields and the atmosphere here at sunset is breathtaking and enchanting as the rays of the setting sun sweep over the padi stalks.
This scenic spot is perfect for Instagram enthusiasts, and local and international tourists, as well as celebrities and VIPs, often make reservations to dine here.
Visitor Dr Zyro Wong, who is the president of the Knights Award, said the location offers a fresh and unique experience and is perfect for gatherings and relaxing with friends or family.
At the Hai Seng Huat Fishery, you can buy a variety of fresh seafood.
No trip to Sekinchan would be complete without taking home a little something, and Hai Seng Huat Fishery is the ideal place to shop for fresh seafood.
Here, you can find a variety of freshly caught seafood such as fish, prawns and crabs. Customers also have the chance to hand-pick their desired seafood at affordable prices. – Bernama
