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Muar (district)
The Muar District is a district in Johor, Malaysia. Muar is located at the mouth of the Muar River, on the coast of the Straits of Malacca. The Muar District covers , with a population of 233,779 (2010). History The district was formerly divided administratively into Bandar Maharani municipality and Tangkak township. Upon upgrade of Tangkak sub-district to full-fledged Tangkak District (initially Ledang), Bandar Maharani is now administered by Muar Municipal Council (formerly South Muar Town Council, later Muar Town Council) under the Muar District Office, while Tangkak of Ledang is administered by Tangkak Town Council (formerly North Muar Town Council) under the Tangkak (formerly Ledang) District Office. A new administration hub and transportation hub integrated with bus terminal and market called Maharani Sentral are being planned to be built at the location near Muar Bypass in between Jalan Haji Kosai and Jalan Temenggung. Administrative divisions Muar District is divid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jawi Script
Jawi (; ace, Jawoë; Kelantan-Pattani Malay, Kelantan-Pattani: ''Yawi''; ) is a writing system used for writing several languages of Southeast Asia, such as Acehnese language, Acehnese, Banjar language, Banjarese, Kerinci language, Kerinci, Maguindanao language, Maguindanaon, Malay language, Malay, Minangkabau language, Minangkabau, Tausug language, Tausūg, and Ternate language, Ternate. Jawi is based on the Arabic script, consisting of all of the original 31 Arabic letters, and six additional letters constructed to fit the phonemes native to Malay, and an additional phoneme used in foreign loanwords, but not found in Classical Arabic, which are ''ca'' ( ), ''nga'' ( ), ''pa'' ( ), ''ga'' ( ), ''va'' ( ), and ''nya'' ( ). Jawi was developed from the Spread of Islam in Southeast Asia, advent of Islam in the Maritime Southeast Asia, supplanting the earlier Brahmic scripts used during Hindu-Buddhist era. The oldest evidence of Jawi writing can be found on the 14th century Tere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tangkak District
The Tangkak District is a district in western Johor, Malaysia, bordering Malacca to the west. The district also shares a 2 kilometre border with Negeri Sembilan to the northwest. The district capital and largest city is Tangkak Town. Geography The district covers Tangkak town, Tanjung Agas, Kesang, Sungai Mati, Serom, Sagil and Bukit Gambir.. History The district was previously an autonomous sub-district (daerah kecil) covering the north-western part of the Muar District, separated from Muar Town proper by the Muar River. A ceremony headed by the sultan on 9 June 2008 saw the official proclamation of that part becoming Johor's 10th district, then named Ledang District after the eponymous mountain located within its borders. The district was then renamed Tangkak District at the end of 2015 by a decree of Sultan Ibrahim Ismail to preserve the historical value of traditional name of places in the state. Administrative divisions Tangkak District is divided into: Mukim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panchor
Panchor (est. pop.: 5,000) is a small town in Muar District, Johor, Malaysia, located next to Muar River. Panchor was formerly a bustling river port where agricultural and plantation produce, (e.g. rice, palm oil, rubber latex) from the interior are loaded downriver on barges. However, as the road networks began to improve in the 1970s, which culminated with the construction of the North–South Expressway in the 1980s, Panchor declined in importance as barge river traffic decreased sharply. However, the opening of industrial park An industrial park (also known as industrial estate, trading estate) is an area zoned and planned for the purpose of industrial development. An industrial park can be thought of as a more "heavyweight" version of a business park or office park, ...s in the vicinity brought a small revival in the town's population and its economy. In late 2006 and early 2007, Panchor was affected by the worst floods in Johor in over 100 years. that village affected ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bukit Pasir
Bukit Pasir ( Jawi: بوكيت ڤاسير; ) is a small town in Muar District, Johor, Malaysia. Chinese is the majority ethnic group in this town and follow by Malays and Indians. Bukit Pasir is a small town between Muar and Pagoh. It is about from Muar Town. Besides that, it located in a vital communication line for Muar to go to Pagoh, Panchor, Lenga and Bukit Kepong. Furthermore, it is only away from the North-South Expressway, Pagoh Toll Exit. You may pass through this town from Muar along the route J32 to go to Labis or turn to route 1 to Segamat. A national elementary school ( SK Bukit Pasir), a national type (Chinese) elementary school (SRJK(C) Yu Jern)(Chinese: 育人華文小學), a national type (Tamil ) elementary school (Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (T) Ladang Temiang Renchong) தேமியாங் ரஞ்சோங் தேசிய தமிழ்ப்பள்ளி and a national secondary school ( SMK Bukit Pasir) were located in Bukit Pasir Town. The majo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pagoh
Pagoh is a suburb in Muar District, Johor, Malaysia. Pagoh is accessible via one of the main interchanges on the North–South Expressway, the major expressway on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. There are several federal government institutions in that town, including Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara (IKBN) and Malaysian National Service Nasuha Camp. Education Primary education is provided by several primary schools in Pagoh. One example is SJKC (national type Chinese school) Soon Mong which is approximately 50 years old. One of the secondary schools in Pagoh is SMK Sultan Alauddin Riayat Shah I (SARS1), named after the sultan of Malacca who died in Pagoh. Pagoh Educational Hub (EduHub Pagoh), the largest public higher education hub area in Malaysia, is being constructed at Bandar Universiti Pagoh, a new well-planned education township in Muar. The first phase has been launched in the middle of September 2011. Tourist attractions * Damai Orchard (Dusun Damai) * Kampung ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sungai Balang
Sungai Balang ( Jawi: سوڠاي بالڠ; zh, 双溪峇廊) is a mukim in Muar District, Johor, Malaysia. It is located on Federal Route 5. Its name literally means ''Balang River''. Sungai Balang also noted as a sanctuary of migratory birds stopover along its coast beside Parit Jawa. History The history of the town begins in 1886 when Ali bin Said, an Islamic scholar from Parit Sakai, was appointed Orang Kaya (noble lord) officer by Sultan Abu Bakar of Johor. Ali was sent by his father, Orang Kaya Said, the first Muar District headman (penghulu) appointed by Temenggong Ibrahim, to Mecca upon the completion of his religious study in Malacca at the age of 15. At that time, the resident of "Padang" area which also included the area of Parit Sakai up to Parit Samsu; with its administration centre in Parit Bakar, is said to have a common ('wakaf') house in Mecca in the "Village of Shuib Ali" in the 19th century. The house was to put the children of officers and dignitaries of Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parit Jawa
Parit Jawa is a mukim in Muar District, Johor, Malaysia. Populated by Malay (mostly Jawa) ethnic 80%, Chinese 14% and Indian 6%. Situated at the curved of Malacca Straits with a famous Pantai Leka which is a centre of fresh aquatic sources with a very reasonable prices. Main connecting road of Jalan Jabbar, in conjunction with Jalan Mahmood, Jalan Temenggong Ahmad and Jalan Omar. Best and most popular cuisine Asam Pedas located near to the beach where's fishing boats are located. Heavy breakfast Muar style includes Nasi Lemak, Lontong, variety of Satay's, Me Rebus etc can be found everywhere nearby the small and cozy Parit Jawa. People's from surrounded district even from other states would come to get a fresh fishes at the main fish market called as 'Pasar Parit Jawa'. Selling fresh all kinds of fish, crabs, shrimps etc plus fresh vegetables at a very sensible price. Rules by Government of Johor, peoples living in harmony together multi-races. The boats not only for fish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parit Bakar
Parit Bakar is a small town in Muar District, Johor, Malaysia. It is subdivided to "Parit Bakar Darat" and " Parit Bakar Laut". Parit Bakar Laut is 1 km towards the coastline from Parit Bakar town centre. The centre of the township consists of a Chinese primary school, Chi Sin Primary School, a Chinese temple, Long Shan Yan Temple (龙山岩), and a few rows of shop. At the junction of Jalan Abdul Rahman and Jalan Parit Bakar, is the new Parit Bakar Mosque, which was rebuilt in 2004. Its roof, which resembles a pagoda instead of the usual dome, is similar to the historic Tranquerah Mosque in Malacca Malacca ( ms, Melaka) is a state in Malaysia located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, next to the Strait of Malacca. Its capital is Malacca City, dubbed the Historic City, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site si .... Geography The town spans over an area of 40 km2. Economy The main industries of the town are small and medium enterpris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lenga, Johor
Lenga is a mukim in Muar District, Johor, Malaysia Malaysia ( ; ) is a country in Southeast Asia. The federation, federal constitutional monarchy consists of States and federal territories of Malaysia, thirteen states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two r ....http://apps.water.gov.my/jpskomuniti/dokumen/profail%20muar_ogos%2020111.pdf Geography Lenga has 7,264 people which spreads across 292 km2 of land. References Mukims of Muar District Towns, suburbs and villages in Muar Muar District {{Johor-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bukit Kepong
Bukit Kepong is a mukim in Muar District, Johor, Malaysia. It is located near the Muar River The Muar River ( ms, Sungai Muar) is a river which flows through the states of Johor, Negeri Sembilan and Pahang in Malaysia. The river also flows through Muar town. History The Muar River formed part of the '' Penarikan'', an ancient overlan .... History The town is infamous for the tragic Bukit Kepong Incident. The government has built a museum to commemorate the actions of the Bukit Kepong police force against the communists, colloquially known as Bintang Tiga (Three Stars). Situated near the Muar river, the museum is opened everyday except on Mondays, with an inexpensive entrance fee. Visitors will get a chance to experience the history of the Bukit Kepong incident through its modern and interactive display galleries. Geography Bukit Kepong spreads over 256 km2 of land with a population of 10,174 people. One of the restaurant here is the floating restaurant on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batu Pahat District
The Batu Pahat District is a district in the state of Johor, Malaysia. It lies southeast of Muar, southwest of Kluang, northwest of Pontian, south of Segamat and Tangkak District. The capital of the district is Bandar Penggaram. Geography The capital of the district Bandar Penggaram, Batu Pahat is located at . It is 239 km (150 miles) from Kuala Lumpur. The next nearest town is Muar which is 50 km (30 miles) northwest of Batu Pahat. The town of Kluang is located about 52 km (32 miles) to the northeast. Johor Bahru is located about 70 km to 100 km (43 miles to 62 miles) to the southeast of the town. The district itself borders the districts of Segamat to the north, Kluang to the east, Muar to the west and shares a border in the southeast with the district of Pontian. The coast of the Straits of Melaka lies to the south. History The town acquired the name Batu Pahat, which means "chiselled stone", from the quarries near the estuary. There are m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayer Hitam Mukim
Air Hitam is a mukim in Muar District, Johor, Malaysia. The mukim spans over an area of 118 square km, with a population estimated at 7,695. The main town in this mukim is Bukit Naning. See also * Districts of Malaysia Districts (Malay: '' Daerah''; ''Jajahan'' in Kelantan) are a type of administrative division below the state level in Malaysia. An administrative district is administered by a lands and district office (''pejabat daerah dan tanah'') which is ... References Mukims of Muar District {{Johor-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
