Background and Progress
The town is still in its original settings. The village structures are from the early days of the town. Most of the buildings are built from wood and the pathways are narrow. There is also a modest temple in the town area.
The vibrant area of Sungai Besi is located within the shops and the area outside the police station. Sungai Besi has many street vendors and traders in wetmarkets who sell mostly food items and fruits.
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