It is mainly the Chinese who operate small shops selling food, furniture, or tools for the farming trade, as.well as run their own farms. The water supply for both settlements comes from a central supply network to which all houses are connected. Also, substantially fewer complaints about bottlenecks in supplies were to be heard, especially relating to the supply of mineral oil products such as kerosene. The number of religious establishments, schools, etc., is similar to that of the other villages, however Sendayan also has a secondary school. In households energy is needed above all as a means of lighting and for cooking.
Energy needs for transport also play an ever increasing role.
Seberang Pintasan is also connected to this network. The other villages on Langkawi and on the east coast use small diesel generators. Some individual house holds possess their own generator, but in most cases a generator owner will supply his neighbours for a lump sum per appliance used. Sendayan 1 - 49 Kpg. Number and type of electrical equipment used in the interviewed households Battery operated equipment Refrigerator Air-con.