In Pangkor, land is scarce. Everything is spaced approximately 1 metre apart, except for the roads (2 metres at least, 3 metres at most).
In fact, I just found out that there are 2 types of land in Pangkor, government and privately owned land. Most houses here are built on private land owned by individuals, whereby the owner of the land own several acres and transfer these title deeds from one generation to another. The owners of these houses are considered as tenants of these land and are required to pay monthly rental fees. It is quite a risky situation as the owner of the house does not have total control over the land he is living upon.
What if one of the owners of the land decided to sell it off to a housing developer? The owner of the house will then have to seek another place to be called 'home'. Nevertheless, I think such cases are rare in Pangkor as most of the kids here are pretty matured, considerate and intelligent. Besides, the community here has a strong circle of support for everything, in terms of finance and religious rituals.
Just look at how close the houses are built next to each other. It is really a tight knitted community. One good thing about this kind of lifestyle: When Chinese New Year arrives, it is just spectacular! Fireworks flaring up into the sky until 2-3am at the stroke of midnight, sounds of long, red strings of firecrackers popping, like continuous gunshots, one after another! The whole sky will be just like a fantastic art display!
Ahhh.... Pangkor, Pangkor. In time to come, I believe it will be one of the most popular tourist desinations in Malaysia. Peace & tranquility, the two most common elements lost with the advance of technology along with globalization. My only hope? This island will not be robbed of the elements that define their lives and homes. May the fishermen have an excellent catch daily, bringing bright smiles back home, lighting up their children's cute, innocent features!
In fact, I just found out that there are 2 types of land in Pangkor, government and privately owned land. Most houses here are built on private land owned by individuals, whereby the owner of the land own several acres and transfer these title deeds from one generation to another. The owners of these houses are considered as tenants of these land and are required to pay monthly rental fees. It is quite a risky situation as the owner of the house does not have total control over the land he is living upon.
What if one of the owners of the land decided to sell it off to a housing developer? The owner of the house will then have to seek another place to be called 'home'. Nevertheless, I think such cases are rare in Pangkor as most of the kids here are pretty matured, considerate and intelligent. Besides, the community here has a strong circle of support for everything, in terms of finance and religious rituals.
Just look at how close the houses are built next to each other. It is really a tight knitted community. One good thing about this kind of lifestyle: When Chinese New Year arrives, it is just spectacular! Fireworks flaring up into the sky until 2-3am at the stroke of midnight, sounds of long, red strings of firecrackers popping, like continuous gunshots, one after another! The whole sky will be just like a fantastic art display!Ahhh.... Pangkor, Pangkor. In time to come, I believe it will be one of the most popular tourist desinations in Malaysia. Peace & tranquility, the two most common elements lost with the advance of technology along with globalization. My only hope? This island will not be robbed of the elements that define their lives and homes. May the fishermen have an excellent catch daily, bringing bright smiles back home, lighting up their children's cute, innocent features!
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