Economy
Besides its thriving brick-making and clay products industry, Sungai Pelek has numerous small plantations of rubber trees, coffea plants and oil palms. Home to the prized teka, tawa and pinoh durians. Recently, dragon fruit has also been planted widely here. The people of Sungai Pelek are active in the bird's nest industry as well.
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Coordinates: 2°39′N 101°43′E / 2.650°N 101.717°E / 2.650; 101.717
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