Bukit Kepong

This article is about the small town of Bukit Kepong in Johor. For the 1950 Malayan communist attack, see Bukit Kepong incident. For the 1981 film, see Bukit Kepong (film).
Bukit Kepong
Mukim
Map
CountryMalaysia
StateJohor
DistrictMuar
Area
 • Total
256 km2 (99 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
10,174
 • Density40/km2 (100/sq mi)

Bukit Kepong is a mukim in Muar District, Johor, Malaysia. It is located near the Muar River.[1]

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.

Bukit Kepong Police Station Gallery
Bukit Kepong Gallery main entrance




Geography

Bukit Kepong in Muar District

Bukit Kepong spreads over 256 km2 of land with a population of 10,174 people.[2] One of the restaurant here is the floating restaurant on Muar river famous for its silver catfish (patin in Malay) dishes.

Muar River floating restaurant

Education

Primary school

  • Sekolah Kebangsaan Durian Chondong
  • Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Kepong
  • Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Kepong

References

  1. ^ "Bukit Kepong naik taraf - Selebriti - Utusan Online". Archived from the original on 2015-07-16. Retrieved 2015-10-13.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-11-01. Retrieved 2016-08-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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