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Hutan Melintang

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Bernam River estuary in Hutan Melintang, looking towards Selangor.
Mukim Hutan Melintang in Bagan Datuk District

Hutan Melintang (Jawi: هوتن ملينتڠ; Chinese: 半港) is a mukim in Bagan Datuk District, Perak, Malaysia.[1] The town is located next to the Strait of Malacca.

The majority of the population works in the fishing industry, which is one of the biggest in Malaysia. Jenderata Estate, owned by United Plantations, is also located nearby.

Most of the people here work as plantation workers, fishermen and farmers, as Hutan Melintang is the biggest fishing village in Perak.

History

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The mukim used to be part of Hilir Perak District.

References

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  1. ^ Said, Saifullah Ahmad & Mohamad Hafizi Mohd. "Bagan Datuk mengorak langkah". Retrieved 2018-06-07.