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Homestay Renok Baru
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into the delicious and mouth-watering pekasam, and you’ll be forgiven if
you first turned up your noses at its pungent smell. Savour it with bits
of glutinous rice, and coconut shavings eaten with bare hands for a more
authentic eating experience.
Pekasam, a local delicacy
made with fish preserved in bits of salt and fried glutinous rice, is
eaten with relish by the locals. The process of making pekasam fish
takes at least a week, and one can see up close the tedious process of
making the delicacy at the small cottage industry in the village.
Check out also the
village’s bountiful herb produce, especially leaves of misai kucing (orthosiphon
stamineus), harvested to make a special brew. It is highly prized as a
drink to strengthen the body’s defense system and has been traditionally
drunk by Malays for centuries.
The village also holds some
special surprises for craft enthusiasts, as they specially make their
own vases, baskets and household decorations from bits of old
newspapers!
See the amazing techniques,
as they patiently roll the discarded newspapers by hand, and shape it
into a useful household decoration.
Warm up to the villager’s
friendly smiles, and join in the many activities at the homestay. You’ll
definitely be mesmerised by the wonderful experiences gained during your
stay!
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art of basket weaving is a tradition passed down from
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Malay culture to furnish their bedrooms with embroidered
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Village homes are generally cool and airy with plenty of
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Lush trees provides
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A patio to relax
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In Renok Baru, its
beautiful hand crafted basketry provides supplementary income to
the village folks |
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Most villagers in
Renok Baru live comfortably and some even have 2 cars |
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