Misplaced Pages

#708291

25-846: Measuring around 250 km (155 mi) in length, the Muar is the third longest river in Peninsular Malaysia after the rivers of Pahang and Perak , slightly longer than the Kelantan River . It is one of the two major Negri rivers, the other being the Linggi , as well as the second most significantly important river in Johor after the Johor River . The Muar River formed part of the Penarikan , an ancient overland trade route, which

50-716: A breathtaking scenery when viewed from the mouth of the Muar River. Going further upstream, the hamlet of Bukit Kepong is infamous for being the site of the tragic Bukit Kepong incident , where the ill-fated old Bukit Kepong Police Station witnessed a gruesome guerilla between the Federation of Malaya Police and the Malayan National Liberation Army of the Malayan Communist Party . The incident ended with victory being on

75-788: A collection of states in Peninsular Malaysia situated towards the western coast generally facing the Strait of Malacca which is a component of the Indian Ocean , as opposed to the East Coast. The West Coast is partitioned further into three regions: Although Johor has a coastline facing the South China Sea on the Pacific Ocean , it is not generally regarded as an East Coast state, since the main coastline of

100-635: A merger, Singapore would retain autonomy in labour, education and health, among others, unlike the other states in the Federation of Malaya. In exchange, Singapore received an underproportioned representation in the House of Representatives of Parliament . Singapore within Malaysia was seen as having a special status (similar to Northern Ireland in the United Kingdom ) and was thus not grouped with

125-482: A trip along the river on a passenger boat . The river cruise operates every weekend, school and public holidays, except Wednesdays. There are two Jamek Mosques along the Muar River. The older Sultan Ibrahim Jamek Mosque , which was built in 1927, has been a major landmark of the town for many years. The Sultan Ibrahim Jamek Mosque is situated in Muar town, on the southern bank of the Muar River. Its design incorporated many British influences due to its construction during

150-582: Is an excellent example of a meander in the last 12 miles of its length before entering the sea. From the source to its mouth, including tributaries, the Muar River basin covers the states of Negeri Sembilan ( Kuala Pilah , Jempol and Tampin Districts ), Pahang ( Bera District ), Malacca ( Jasin District ) and Johor ( Segamat , Tangkak and Muar Districts ). The river is bridged by two bridges in Muar town. The old bridge, Sultan Ismail Bridge ,

175-416: Is located at the estuary of the Muar River. It is outlined by a picturesque esplanade overlooking the scenic river. Oyster catchers can be seen daily at low tide collecting oysters for making o-chien at the local food stalls. The park also houses a nine-hole golf course , which is much visited during the weekends. Tanjung Emas is also houses the main jetty of Muar River Cruise, where tourists will embark

200-533: Is nearly 40% of the total area of the country; the other 60% is in East Malaysia on the island of Borneo . It shares a land border with Thailand to the north and a maritime border with Singapore to the south. Across the Strait of Malacca to the west lies the island of Sumatra , and across the South China Sea to the east lie the Natuna Islands of Indonesia . At its southern tip, across

225-574: The Federation of Malaya during the formation of expanded federation. [REDACTED] Media related to Peninsular Malaysia at Wikimedia Commons Tanjung Agas Tanjung Agas is a small town in Tangkak District, Johor , Malaysia. It is located on the north bank of the Muar River and on the intersection between the roads to Malacca and Tangkak . It also located 1 km from Muar town . This Johor location article

250-555: The Malaysian Islamic Party . The distinction between West and East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak) goes beyond the sphere of geography . Being separate regions administratively before the formation of the Malaysia, there exists more autonomy than the original States of Malaya, e.g. in having a different judicial court structure and separate immigration regulations. These rights were granted as part of Sarawak's 18-point agreement and Sabah's 20-point agreement with

275-515: The Republic of Singapore . Malay Peninsula comprises the southern tip of Myanmar , Peninsular Malaysia, and Southern Thailand . Ethnicity in Peninsular Malaysia (2020) The majority of people in Peninsular Malaysia are ethnic Malays , predominantly Muslims . Large Chinese and Indian populations exist. The Orang Asli are the indigenous people of Peninsular Malaysia; in 2022, they numbered around 209,575 and mostly lived in inland parts of

SECTION 10

#1732775650709

300-440: The Strait of Johor , lies the island country of Singapore . Most of Peninsular Malaysia's interior is forested, mountainous and rural; the majority of Malaysia's population and economy are concentrated on the coastal western half, which is where the country's prominent urban areas are located. Peninsular Malaysia consists of 11 out of the 13  states , and two out of the three federal territories of Malaysia, which includes

325-603: The Borneo States and Singapore . The term should also not be confused with the Malay Peninsula , which includes lands that are a part of Myanmar and Thailand . Peninsular Malaysia (States of Malaya) comprises the states of Johor , Kedah , Kelantan , Malacca , Negeri Sembilan , Pahang , Penang , Perak , Perlis , Selangor , and Terengganu , as well as the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya . Malaya comprises Peninsular Malaysia and

350-514: The British colonial period. It has a prominent four-storey minaret in its backyard. The newer Second Sultan Ismail Jamek Mosque, which is located at the northern bank of the Muar River in Tanjung Agas , is the latest icon of Muar town as well as the river. Completed in 2002, it is also the biggest mosque in town. The second mosque's design is similar to the earlier mosque. Both mosques offer

375-678: The Federation as they were originally associated under British Malaya but later separated and were governed separately after the formation of the Malayan Union . Even when the Malayan Union transformed into the Federation of Malaya, Singapore was not a part of it. Although politically distinct, Malaya was then seen geographically as comprising the States of the Federation of Malaya in the Peninsula and Singapore. In order to facilitate

400-569: The Serting River (a tributary of the Pahang ) to get to the east coast . Peninsular Malaysia Peninsular Malaysia , historically known as Malaya , also known as West Malaysia or the "Malaysian Peninsula" , is the western part of Malaysia that comprises the southern part of the Malay Peninsula on Mainland Southeast Asia and the nearby islands . Its area totals approximately 132,490 km (51,150 sq mi), which

425-523: The latter's side, and rendered around 66 people KIA . The Emergency Gallery ( Malay : Galeri Darurat ) was built next to the rebuilt Bukit Kepong Police Station and the cemetery of the fallen, to commemorate the incident. On the Negri stretch of the river, the town of Bahau is located at the midpoint of the Laluan Penarikan , where traders will have to pull their boats off the Muar heading to

450-505: The merger, the Borneo States (which initially also included Brunei ) were brought in as well as it was believed that with the inclusion of the various ethnic groups in Borneo, the racial arithmetic would be offset such that the influx of ethnic Chinese from Singapore would not politically overwhelm Malaya, satisfying the Malay ultras . Ultimately, both Malaysia and Singapore agreed that after

475-596: The national capital of Kuala Lumpur . The states are listed as the following: Originally comprising the states and territories of the Federation of Malaya , the then Federation under the Malaysia Agreement merged with the Crown Colony of North Borneo , the Crown Colony of Sarawak , and the self-governing State of Singapore to form the new Federation called Malaysia . The merger was initially proposed in order to reunify Singapore with its hinterland in

500-596: The other non-autonomous states in the Peninsula. Although this arrangement was brief and Singapore was ultimately expelled from the Federation two years later in 1965, becoming a fully sovereign country, the Interpretation Act 1965 of the Parliament of Singapore still defines Malaya as comprising the States of Malaya and Singapore in a geographical sense. Today, the States of Malaya are colloquially referred to as Peninsular Malaysia and West Malaysia, excluding

525-442: The region. As of 2012, Peninsular Malaysia oil production stood at 520,000 barrel of oil equivalent per day. The term East Coast ( Malay : Pantai Timur ; Jawi : ڤنتاي تيمور) is particularly used in Malaysia to describe the following states in Peninsular Malaysia facing the South China Sea , a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean : The term West Coast ( Malay : Pantai Barat ; Jawi : ڤنتاي بارت) refers informally to

SECTION 20

#1732775650709

550-529: The state is located on the Straits of Johor of the Indian Ocean . The East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia is socioculturally different in terms of overall racial composition and political affiliations compared to the West Coast – the states' demographics in the former are overwhelmingly Malay and its people lean towards social conservative and Islamist values, their electoral representation dominated by

575-625: The town centre and Juasseh within the same district, the west side of Bahau and Rompin in Jempol District and Pasir Besar in Tampin District , and flows all the way into the border with Johor . The Johorean portion starts from FELDA Palong Timur to Buloh Kasap (both in Segamat District ). Its course then shift westwards, subsequently demarcating the border between Tangkak and Muar Districts . The Muar River

600-717: Was a short-cut from the west to the east coast of the Malay Peninsula . The source of the Muar River is located in Talang, Kuala Pilah District , Negeri Sembilan , deep in the Telapak Buruk –Berembun massif in the Titiwangsa Range . It was impounded by the Talang Dam, becoming Talang Lake, to meet the needs of water supply in Kuala Pilah and the entire state. From the dam , the river then flows south into

625-643: Was built in 1967 to replace the ferry service. An auxiliary bridge, the Muar Second Bridge , was completed in 2005, connecting Parit Bunga on the Tangkak side with the eastern outskirts of Muar town. Further upstream, there are many minor bridges along the river in Pagoh , Segamat and Negeri Sembilan . One of the attractions of the Muar River is Taman Tanjung Emas, the Muar town 's recreational park, which

#708291