Final printing coffee table book

1. FISHY MENCOFFEE TABLE BOOK
CULTURE & CIVILIZATION

4. CONTENT
INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Pontian and Coffee Table Book
Map of Pontian
IMAGES
Images of fishermen preparing to the sea
Images of fishermen going to the sea
Images of fishermen working on the boats
Images of fishermen coming back with the seafood
Image of fisherman cleaning his boat
Images of fishmongers selling and bidding fish
Images of salty fish stall owner
Image of fisherman repairing his boat
Image of resting area of fishermen
Images of fishermen and their houses and stuffs in houses
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5. Pontianis a district in southwest Johor. The name of Pontian
transformed from a Malay word "Perhentian" which means a stop.
It is located 62 km from Johor Bahru, the state capital of Johor, Malaysia. It is also
located at 37th Miles from Johor Bahru. The name Pontian is also used in the names of
two towns in the district, Pontian Besar and Pontian Kechil, of which the latter serves
as its district capital. The capital was formerly a fishing village which has developed
into a small town.
Pontian is noted for its variety of seafood which are sold at a reasonable price. Visitors
from neighbouring towns and Singaporean regularly visit Kukup, a fishing village
about 20 km from Pontian Kechil.
In this book, I am doing on the theme “Spaces and People”, and my topic is
“Fishy Men”.
The reason why I named this book as “Fishy Men” is because the spaces I have visited
are smell fishy so I named the people there as “Fishy Men”.

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7. 6.00 A.M., 10 MAY 2015, KUKUP FISHING VILLAGE
The fisherman was preparing to leave for the sea when the tide set in.
Before his journey to the sea, he observed the weather to avoid storm
throughout his journey. Unfortunately, it was not a clear day. Depressed.

8. 6.30 A.M., 17 MAY 2015,
PORT PARIT RAMBAI
6.30 A.M., 17 MAY 2015,
PORT PARIT RAMBAI
Fisherman, Pak Saleh was
checking his boat’s engine.
Cautious.
Fishermen, Pak Iman and his
friends before they set out.
Hoping a safe and foison journey.
Cheerful.
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9. 6.30 A.M., 17 MAY 2015, PORT PARIT RAMBAI
Fishermen, Pak Azman and his friend were leaving after setting down all of
their tools. Hopeful.

10. 7.00 A.M., 17 MAY 2015, PORT PARIT RAMBAI
Fisherman leaving the port. Departing to the destination where there’s a
lot of fish. Energized.
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11. 7.00 A.M., 17 MAY 2015, PORT PARIT RAMBAI
Another fisherman sailing to the another fishing location. Hopeful.

12. 11.30 A.M., 17 MAY 2015,
PORT PARIT RAMBAI
11.30 A.M., 17 MAY 2015,
PORT PARIT RAMBAI
Pak Faiz and his son came back
from sea with variety of prawns.
Joyful.
His son has been following his
father as his assistance ever
since he was 16. He was
differentiating the sizes and
breeds of the prawns. Glad.
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13. 12.00 P.M., 17 MAY 2015, PORT PARIT RAMBAI
Fishermen just came back from the sea and were tidying up their stuffs
before they send the fish to the market. Contented.

14. 12.30 P.M., 17 MAY 2015, PORT PONTIAN KECHIL
Fisherman were unloading the fishes from their boat to a truck to send the
fishes to market for bidding. They were passing the fishes from one to
another like a relay. Cooperative.
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15. 12.30 P.M., 17 MAY 2015,
PORT PONTIAN KECHIL
12.30 P.M., 17 MAY 2015,
PORT PONTIAN KECHIL
Fishermen, Pak Ridzuan and his
friends were unloading the
catch from their boat to a truck
to send the fresh fishes to the
wet market. Busy.
Pak Ridzuan was showing the fish they
have caught. It was a rewarding day for
them. Glad.

16. 12.45 P.M., 17 MAY 2015, PORT PONTIAN KECHIL
Fisherman was cleaning his boat. This is really a tough job as he had to go into
the water and clean the boat before the ebb. Busy.
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17. 1.15 P.M., 17 MAY 2015,
WET MARKET PONTIAN KECHIL
Fishmonger, Mr. Liaw was pricing the
fish by looking at its weight. He started
being a fishmonger since he was 20.
Earnest.

18. 1.30 P.M., 17 MAY 2015, WET MARKET PONTIAN KECHIL
People were bidding for the fresh fishes. Busy and crowded.
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19. 1.15 P.M., 10 MAY 2015,
FISHING VILLAGE KUKUP
1.15 P.M., 10 MAY 2015,
FISHING VILLAGE KUKUP
Salty fish stall. Some of the small fishes
will be salted and dried under the sun to
make salty fish. This is always a best
traditional way to preserve the fishes.
Wisdom.
Salty fish stall owner, Mrs. Tan was a
typical fisherman’s wife. They started this
business as his husband, Mr. Tan will
always bring back many fishes from the
sea. It will be a waste if they are not able
to sell out all of the fishes. So, they made
them into salty fish to preserve the fishes
for a longer period and sell them.
Cheerful.

20. 4.30 P.M., 17 MAY 2015, PORT PARIT RAMBAI
Fisherman was repairing his boat by using some fiber sheets. Skilled.
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21. 4.30 P.M., 17 MAY 2015, PORT PARIT RAMBAI
A broad relaxing rest area for fishermen to rest and have a chit-
chat in the evening. Enjoyable.

22. 1.15 P.M., 10 MAY 2015, FISHING VILLAGE KUKUP
Tall houses in Fishing village Kukup. The spaces between the houses give
a sense of privacy and built a strong relationship between the villages.
Ease and applicable.
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23. 2.30 P.M., 10 MAY 2015, FISHING VILLAGE KUKUP
Fisherman, Mr. Lee is an elder
fisherman. He is now 82 years old
and he still insists to setting out the
to sea for fishes although his
children tried to stop him. He
started to be a fisherman since he
was 12 with his uncles. He was
checking the petrol box before he
leave. Determined.

24. 4.30 P.M., 17 MAY 2015, PORT PARIT RAMBAI
These are some tools to fix the nets found in Mr. Lee’s house.
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25. 4.30 P.M., 17 MAY 2015, PORT PARIT RAMBAI
House of Tuk Jang and his family. His house is right beside the port. It is a
small space which is full of love. Simplicity and constructive.

26. 4.30 P.M., 17 MAY 2015, PORT PARIT RAMBAI
Fisherman, Tuk Jang was
coming to the port by his bike
to observe the tide. By
observing the tide, he decides
the time he leaves for fishing.
Vigilant.
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27. 4.30 P.M., 17 MAY 2015, PORT PARIT RAMBAI
4.30 P.M., 17 MAY 2015, PORT PARIT RAMBAI
Some nets were hung out to be
dried under the sun beside of the
port. This is an open space for
the fishermen to dry their nets
under the sun. Vacant.
Some fishing tools were found
in Pak Zain’s store room beside
the port. This is a small store
room beside the port.
Disheveled.

28. 4.30 P.M., 17 MAY 2015, PORT PARIT RAMBAI
Fisherman, Pak Zain was
observing the tide and weather to
decide whether it was a good day
to sail at that night. Wary.
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30. SEMESTER 2 STUDENT
IN FOUNDATION IN
NATURAL AND BUILT
ENVIRONMENT,
TAYLORS’ UNIVERSITY
LAKESIDE CAMPUS
ABOUT AUTHOR
LEE NING
0320125
STUDYING IN FOUNDATION IN
NATURAL AND BUILT
ENVIRONMENT, TAYLOR’S
UNIVERSITY LAKESIDE CAMPUS
CREDITS
TUTOR- MS IDA MAZLAN
FISHERMEN - PAK IMAN AND
FRIENDS, PAKSALEH, PAK AZMAN,
PAK FAIZ AND HIS SON, PAK
RIDZUAN AND FRIENDS, TUK JANG,
MR LEE, PAK ZAIN AND OTHERS.
FISHMONGER- MR LIAW
SALTY FISH STALLER- MRS TAN
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31. ABOUT
This book is introducing Pontian with her fishing villages, ports and wet
market. This coffee table book is basically talking about the fishermen,
fishmongers and the people who are related to fish. There is an untold
relationship between them and this has tied them together. By reading this book,
you may feel like travelling to Pontian for a whole day.
Nice journey to Pontian and enjoy the book.