Masjid Kampung Balun, Slim River, Perak - 1920

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(Masjid Kampung Balun)

GPS: 3.829664, 101.423316
03°49′46.79″N 101°25′23.94″E

(Crossing Sungai Balun)

(The main junction to Kampung Balun)

(Driving on a kampung road)

(Look out for signages)

Masjid Kampung Balun is located 3 km from Slim River town and 2 km from the main junction with a huge archway to Kampung Balun. Masjid Kampung Balun is located opposite the Sekolah Kebangsaan Balun. The historical old mosque also known as Surau Tinggi is located approximately 1.5 km away and could be seen from this mosque.

(Located opposite the primary school)

(The mosque is not gated)

(Renovated and upgraded several times)

(The main entrance)

(Ablution area in front of the mosque)

Masjid Kampung Balun was built through communal efforts using the donations from the villagers and generous individuals. The mosque has an ordinary design with a square roof without any dome, a mihrab area, a prayer hall and dining room. This mosque has no minaret but there is a small iron tower to house a few loudspeakers. The prayer hall is fully carpeted with air-conditions and fans. There is no barrier curtain at the ladies’ prayer section. The prayer hall has a dozen of pillars supporting the roof.

(Prayer hall, peaceful and serene)

(Glass windows for  natural lighting)

(Roof area at the centre of the prayer hall)

(A dining area next to the prayer hall)

Masjid Kampung Balun is originally made of wood with planked walls, wooden windows, and cemented flooring. In 1981 the mosque was renovated and upgraded to concrete walls and glass windows to take advantage of natural lighting.

(A plan for a new mosque)

(A front view of the mosque)

(Parking lot for the Imam)

Kampung Balun is one of the large villages around Slim River. There is a very clear Sungai Balun which crosses the village. It is not known how the name of the village originated. From the name, many people thought that the residents of Kampung Balun are violent people.

(Small iron tower for loudspeakers)

(A side view of the mosque)

Nevertheless, since a long time ago the Malay warriors were well known for their heroic nature especially in defending themselves and their homeland from invaders.