Explore Kuala Selangor and Sabak Bernam Districts for an Extraordinary Community Host Experience!

It is a perfect decision if you are planning to Pusing Selangor Dulu! Apart from frequently-visited tourist attractions such as beaches, nature parks, theme parks and many others, there are a lot more interesting destinations in the State of Selangor for you to explore with your friends and family. The Community Host Programme in Kuala Selangor and Sabak Bernam Districts will fill your 2-day holiday in the State of Selangor with amazing activities to experience living like a local!

First Day at Pasir Penambang, Kuala Selangor

5:00 PM – Explore Stunning Mangrove Forest Along the River Bank

5:30 PM – Eagle-watching

6:00 PM – Clamp Catching Experience

6:30 PM – Net Fishing Experience

Second Day at Sungai Air Tawar, Sabak Bernam

11:00 AM – Learn about the Method of Coconut Extraction

12:00 PM – Learn How to cook Kuih Onde-Onde

3:00 PM – Learn How to Catch Fish Using Bamboo

5:30 PM – Tea-time While Enjoying Wadai Kepeng

1) Explore Stunning Mangrove Forest Along the River Bank

Your journey in Selangor's Community Host Program will start at Pasir Penambang, Kuala Selangor. You will first enjoy the experience of getting on a traditional wooden fishing boat. In addition, you can explore the stunning mangrove swamp forest along the river banks. Pasir Penambang boasts a stunning ecosystem setting for you to appreciate!

Credit: Pasir Penambang by bujet78 @ IG

2) Eagle-watching

Eagle watching is an activity that is seen as both a rewarding and pleasurable experience. Try eagle-watching at Pasir Penambang which has now become an attraction in this area and a highly-demanded community host activity.

3) Clamp Catching Experience

Along the way, you will be taken on the experience of fishing and catching clamps. The local fishermen here will demonstrate on how to fish using unique traditional tools.

Credit: Catching Clamps by Pua Chun Seong

4) Net Fishing Experience

Not only that, the Community Host at Pasir Penambang will also teach you on how to catch fresh seafood, especially clamps by using nets. This activity will definitely give you excitement and satisfaction!

Credit: Net Fishing by Pua Chun Seong

5) Learn about the Method of Coconut Extraction

Not far from Kuala Selangor District, spend the following day by joining the Community Host Programme at Sungai Air Tawar, Sabak Bernam! Extend your adventure and do not miss the opportunity to learn about different types of coconuts according to their shapes and colours. In addition, you will be taught to extract coconut using a less-known traditional method.

Credit: Coconut Extraction by Amira Rasyidah

6) Learn How to Cook Kuih Onde-onde

The coconut extract is used as an ingredient in various menu such as the Onde-onde Kuih. Who doesn't know the dessert? It is extremely delicious with its gula melaka filling and coconut coating. This programme to try the Onde-onde Kuih recipe, a traditional dessert that is very popular in Malaysia.

Credit: Kuih Onde Onde by Rasa Malaysia

7) Learn How to Catch Fish Using Bamboo

You have learned on how to catch marine life using traditional nets on the first day, and on the second day, you will then experience fishing by using the bamboo. The fishes that are often found here include the puyu fish and many more!

Credit: Fishing Using Bamboo by Amira Rasyidah

8) Tea-time While Enjoying Wadai Kepeng

One of the ways to end the Community Host programme in Sabak Bernam District is by relaxing amidst the serene village atmosphere while enjoying the traditional dessert of the Banjar people; Wadai Kepeng!

Credit: Wadai Kepeng by cookpad

Credit: Selangor Communiy Host Artwork by Tourism Selangor

The Community Host Programme in Kuala Selangor and Sabak Bernam Districts offers an incredible experience away from your daily routine. As the saying goes, if you have never tried, you will never know. So, don't miss out on the chance to experience for yourself the amazing activities with Community Hosts in Kuala Selangor and Sabak Bernam Districts. Apparently, there are hidden gems here waiting to be uncovered! If you are interested in joining the programmes listed above, you can make reservations by contacting 017-258 5552 Mr. Pua Chun Seong (Kuala Selangor) and 011-3083 1273 Ms. Amira Rasyidah binti Jamil (Sabak Bernam).

However, while enjoying the Community Host activities, you are reminded to always adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the National Security Council in accordance to Phase 4 of the National Recovery Plan, such as ensuring social distancing, wearing face mask at all times in public, and applying hand sanitizer regularly, for the well-being of many.

You may log on to Tourism Selangor’s official website, www.selangor.travel for inspiration on your travel to Selangor, or follow Tourism Selangor’s official social media accounts; Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Tourism Selangor's YouTube channel to stay inspired! #PusingSelangorDulu!

About Tourism Selangor

Tourism Selangor is Selangor State’s Official Tourism Promotion Agency established to increase the number of local and international tourists to Selangor by enhancing and developing the known as well as the undiscovered beauty of the State. Many initiatives are taken to achieve this such as organizing local and international campaigns, events, overseas tourism trade missions, local roadshows and many more.