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Many historical sites, like Tanjung Balai and the old water channels, are now obscured by concrete and reclamation. The navigational landmarks described by ancient voyagers—granite outcrops and star charts—are lost or altered, creating myths and controversies in their wake.
Scholars debate whether ships like Zheng He’s fleet truly sailed through the narrow channels near Labrador or if their size made such navigation impossible. The confusion over the old straight versus the new straight illustrates how geography and history intertwine—each alteration leaving remnants of unanswered questions.