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Sri Maha Mariamman Temple

An old Tamil temple. Not only is it religious in nature but also a place for discourses, and on Sundays, children are given an introduction to verses in Tamil.

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Address: Jalan Sungai Pari, Buntong
Getting there: just before the bridge on the river

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