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Kajang is a town in the eastern part of Selangor, Malaysia. Kajang is the district capital of Hulu Langat. It is located 21 kilometers (13 mi) from Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur. The current locational gravity of growth in Kajang would be Sungai Chua. The first settlement in Kajang was established in 1709. In 1807, Kajang was founded after the Klang War. Because of its central location, it was made the district capital of Hulu Langat.
R E F L E C T I O N “Secrets of standing still for 70 years? I believe, a satisfied customer is the best business strategy of all.�
N O S T A L G I A “It was hundred years ago, started by my grandfather, selling everyone’s childhood memories. We will never shut this business down.”
E N T H U S I A S M “The smiles on their (customers) faces are just priceless. And at the moment, I know that I have the best job I could possibly have, and I love it.�
S C E N T
“Pooja, we called it as Pooja. We Indians use them for offering prayers. I’ve been here for the past 40 years, doing the same thing, at the same place.”
P E R S E V E R E “It was full of uncertainties when I first started up this business. My persistency makes up this shop and keeps it running on for 60 years.�
W O R S H I P
“I believe in karma. I do good deeds, I speak good words. I’m always here to make sure everything in this temple is in its best condition.”
S I G N A T U R E “It was all started here. People think of satay when Kajang is mentioned, and we are so proud of it.�
E S S E N T I A L
“From 1932 until now, I’m the second generation of this business. It was all started up by my father, from nothing into something. And now, it becomes a daily need for the people in town.”
CREDITS TO
J I A N S H U A N G CHEOK