The water came from a well they dug at a beach near the village. Despite its proximity to the sea, the water was surprisingly not salty.

After they left, the only thing they left behind was the well. Villagers named their village Kampung Perigi Aceh after the well.

KAMPUNG LIFE: Kampung houses, coconut trees, rivers and boats. Kampung Perigi Aceh offers all these for visitors taking part in the home-stay programme.

Over the years, the pounding of the sea has eaten up much of the coastal land. As a result, the well cannot be found any more at the village, located at the tip of Tanjung Langsat.

Today, there are about 300 villagers there. Most of them once worked as fishermen. But the dwindling catch, due to development along the waterway, forced them to become factory workers in Pasir Gudang and Tanjung Langsat.

The village has retained its rustic charm and it is rewarding to pay Kampung Perigi Aceh a visit.

There is a short stretch of beach which has become quite popular among those from Sabah and Sarawak working in Pasir Gudang.

Despite the decaying trees, the beach offers a panoramic view of the river mouth where the confluence of Sungai Johor meets the Johor Straits.

Every five minutes, you can see planes ascending or landing at Changi airport in Singapore.

The water at the beach is cool and the sea breeze soothing. The beach is usually packed during weekends or public holidays as it is probably the only one in the Tanjung Langsat area still suitable for swimming.

Some local anglers keep their boats used for fishing trips at this beach.

FRIENDLY: Hundreds of monkeys line the road to Kampung Perigi Aceh.

The beach is 300 metres away from the village and only accessible by foot. You have to ask the locals how to get there as there are no signboards.

There is plenty of jeruju, a type of herbal plant, in the vicinity. Villagers use it to relieve piles.

Sungai Kopok, which meanders its way through the village, is perfect for river cruising.

Mangrove trees line both sides of the river. The soothing jade-coloured water and slight breeze as the boat manoeuvres its way along the river has a relaxing effect on visitors.

There is no fixed time for departures. Those who want to go on the cruise must talk to fishermen or boat owners at the jetty at the entrance to the village.

Those who want to experience life in a village can participate in the home-stay programme. Several of the houses are being used for this purpose and are usually open for business during weekends and public holidays.

Monkeys are aplenty along the only access road to the village. If you stop your car for too long, your vehicle will soon be surrounded by a troop of monkeys begging for food!