Kampung Ayer Kuning, Kampung Air Kuning or Padang Balang is the oldest surviving traditional village in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. It is located in the south of the Bukit Cherakah Forest Reserve.[1] It is about 2-km from the National Botanical Garden Shah Alam.[2] The community also collect forest produce from the Shah Alam Community Forest.[1]

Kampung Ayer Kuning
Other transcription(s)
Kampung Ayer Kuning is located in Malaysia
Kampung Ayer Kuning
Kampung Ayer Kuning
Coordinates: 3°12′45.551″N 101°41′53.93″E / 3.21265306°N 101.6983139°E / 3.21265306; 101.6983139
Country Malaysia
State Selangor
City Shah Alam
MetropolisKlang Valley
DistrictShah Alam
ConstituencyShah Alam
Local AuthorityShah Alam City Council
Original settlersBiduanda Temuan
Government
 • TypeVillage Committee
 • Chairman/Tok BatinAbdul Rahman Abdul Rahman @ Wak Apok
 • HeadmanAbdul Rahman Abdul Rahman @ Wak Apok
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)

Population

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Demographic

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There are about 74 families in the village.[2] The Temuan ethnicity makes up the majority of the Ayer Kuning population.[1]

Religion

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The Ayer Kuning peoples are followers of Islam and traditional beliefs.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "The Orang Asli of SACF". Shah Alam Community Forest. 2022-08-22. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  2. ^ a b "Kg Orang Asli Air Kuning". Sedunia. Retrieved 2024-08-15.