Batu Pahat District

Batu Pahat District is an administrative region in southern Johor comprising 525 villages organized into fourteen smaller administrative divisions. These areas, including places like Bagan and Sri Gading, form the backbone of the district, with Bandar Penggaram serving as its administrative center.

The district received its name from quarries located near the river estuary that were once a defining feature of the area. During the Malayan Emergency period, the region also served as an important military base for operations in the region.

The district is home to Malay, Chinese, and Indian communities that celebrate their own festivals and traditions throughout the year. These different groups shape daily life and create an environment where you can witness various customs and religious practices across the neighborhoods.

The administrative center Bandar Penggaram is located around 240 kilometers south of Kuala Lumpur and is connected to nearby towns Muar and Kluang through road networks. Travel within the district is straightforward, with good roads connecting the various villages and administrative areas for exploration.

Each of the fourteen administrative divisions is led by a village head who reports directly to their subdistrict chief. This local governance system ensures that small communities have direct input into administrative decisions affecting their neighborhoods.