REPORT
NAME OF NEW VILLAGE:
SERI KEMBANGAN
SELANGOR
Project carried out by:
Name of Student
Student ID
1. Teh Jun Bin
11UJB00066
Course
Year /
Semester
Corporate
Communication
DATE OF COMPLETION:
MARCH 2011
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Abstract
Seri Kembangan New Village, located in Selangor was first incepted in 1952 during the British occupation. It was initially known as Serdang New Village. At present, Seri Kembangan New Village has over 15,000 residents. This new village was known for its mining industry and had several rubber plantations. This has changed over time with the advancement of technology as well as the increased in population and the needs of the community.
The new village has gone through huge makeover in terms of the economic activities and major development in housing and entrepreneurship which took place for the past ten years. With an increasing number of residents, it is not a surprise to see people from all different backgrounds and religious practice.
One would find several schools built in this new village as it is one of the major stepping stones in providing equal opportunity to education for all residents. This new village also caters to the convenience of not just its local residents, but people from other towns as a source of entertainment and opportunities for local businesses. There are several residents who have sought out opportunities for themselves, and through self-initiative there are many small-scale local businesses in this new village.
Despite the advanced development, there are several issues that need to be highlighted in this new village. Some major problems faced by the residents are and not limited to, road works, public transportation and environmental issues.
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INTRODUCTION – HISTORY OF NEW VILLAGES IN MALAYSIA
The original purpose of the New Villages in Malaysia was to segregate the villagers from