Before I flew over the Pacific Ocean, I made a quick stop at my hometown. I live in Klang, Selangor. It's a small town where there are more modern facilities compared to the rest of the state. Selangor is the most prosperous state in Malaysia. Today it has the distinction of being the most populated state in Malaysia. The northern area of Selangor includes Kuala Selangor and Sekinchan, which is a more rural area. I rarely go there, so my folks figured it might be neat to tour that area after we drove my nephew to his grandparents' house.
Quick Math: How big is Selangor state?
Ans: It can hold 11 Singapore islands with space to spare.
However, Selangor's population is only 3.75 million, compared to S'pore's 4.35 million.
The moral of the story? POOR LAND DEVELOPMENT.
Ah, heck it. Just let the following pictures tell their story...

My adorable nephew (and my proud mother).


Me and my "Cannon" :P


Pity we can't enter the lighthouse. The view from the top would've been great...


This hill used to be a fort to keep watch over the Melaka Strait, which is just beyond the forest behind me.


Vast field of padi (and my vast waistline...)


Sekinchan, where the majority of Malaysia's padi is grown.


A lonely tree by the roadside...


Guess what flower is this?


It's Papaya flower! (who would've known?)


Trenches used to direct water into the padi field.



I found these bird houses along the padi field. I thought farmers use scarecrows?


Quaint Kampung High-rise House

That's all for now, folks. Next part: AUSTRALIA!
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