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Located about 16.5
km south of Melaka town and 7.5 km from
Merlimau town.
HISTORY
About
150 years ago, Daeng Taib, who had a 'Bugis'
bloodline, started this village. He and
his family lived in an area called 'Pantai
Gubung' (East Pulai). At that moment most
people living in the small village at
the Melaka Straits are the Bugis and Javanese
descent. After Daeng Taib passed away,
his son, Tok Dewa succeeded him and increased
the size of the village. There were also
other Bugis settlements in places such
as Serkam and Teluk Mas.
Daeng
Taib's village got its name from the 'Pulai'
tree, which grew abundantly in that area.
The adoption of the name of this hardy
tree as the name of the village was to
symbolize the strength and unity of the
villagers. Since independence many changes
have taken place in this village.
Kampung
Pulai was chosen as one of the hosts for
'homestay tourism' because of its reputation
as a dynamic village, comprising of residents
who are self reliant, loyal to King and
Country and live according to the tenets
of Islam. The village has managed to maintain
its rustic charm even in the face of ever
advancing urban influences. Visitors and
tourists will get the best of what village
life in Melaka is all about. The sight
of the villagers, going about their daily
chores with a minimum of fuss, their easy
manner, the lack of tensions and stress,
their simple life style and their total
subjugation to the will of God will impress
any visitor. Is it any wonder that many
an urban dweller, on his retirement, goes
back to his village to spend his retired
life in peace and tranquility?
ATTRACTIONS
Local
Produce & Products of Kampung Pulai
Some
of the Kampung folks today are into a
traditional industry producing 'kompang'
a kind of drum made of wood and cow hide,
iron products like 'parang', food industry
producing pickle, dodol and Malay cakes.
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Product
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Producer
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| 'Kompang'
(traditional music instrument) and
'Parang' (traditional slashing utensil).
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Tuan
Haji Kasim b Haji Limat |
| Iron
tools and utensils |
Tuan
Haji Hussain b Said |
| Pickles
Industry |
En
Omar b Ali / Pn Hazah bt Hussin |
| "Dodol"
(traditional Malay food) Industry
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Pn
Ramlah bt Mohammad |
| Traditional
Food |
Pn
Khalijah |
The Homestay
1. En.
Mohd Ali bin Hj. Hussain
2. Mohd. Said Zahari
3. En. Hassan bin Mohd
4. Puan Zainab binti
Md. Dan
5. Hjh. Tijah binti Saad
6. Sharifuddin Abd. Wahid
7. Mohd Saad bin Hassan
8. Hjh. Raidah binti Abd. Ghani
9. Hjh. Safiah binti Yusof
10. Hjh. Kuntum binti Md. Amin
11. Tuan Hj. Kassim bin Limat
These
houses are open to all tourists whether
local or foreign. They must at least stay
overnight. Tourists will stay with the
family and have access to all in-house
facilities. Meals include breakfast, tea
break, lunch and dinner.
Rates:
Adult - RM120.00 per pax.
Children - RM60.00 per pax.
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