Senggarang, Johor

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Senggarang
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   Jawi سڠڬارڠ
   Chinese 新加兰
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Senggarang
Location in Malaysia
Coordinates: 1°45′00″N103°03′00″E / 1.75000°N 103.05000°E / 1.75000; 103.05000 Coordinates: 1°45′00″N103°03′00″E / 1.75000°N 103.05000°E / 1.75000; 103.05000
Country Malaysia
State Johor
City Batu Pahat
Government
   Local Authority Majlis Perbandaran Batu Pahat
Time zone UTC+8 (MST)
Postcode
83200
Dialling code +607
Police Batu Pahat
Fire Batu Pahat
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Senggarang in Batu Pahat District

Senggarang is a town in Batu Pahat District, Johor, Malaysia. [1] Senggarang got her name from a crocodile used to reside in Senggarang river, known as "Sang Garang". Until now, it is said that the crocodile is still alive in the Senggarang River.

There is a popular Chinese Temple in the town known as Qi Tian Da Sheng Fu Temple dedicated to the Monkey God, and also celebrate the Nine Emperor Gods Festival. [2]

Approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) away from Bandar Penggaram,Batu Pahat, capital of Batu Pahat district.

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References

  1. Khairul Faizi A Rahman (2014). Parishes Short Info Data of Batu Pahat District. Wow Eight. p. 7.
  2. Temple Qi Tian Da Sheng Fu (齐天大圣府)

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