Bukit Kepong

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Bukit Kepong
Bukit Kepong.jpg
Country Malaysia
State Johor
District Muar
Area
  Total256 km2 (99 sq mi)
Population
  Total10,174
  Density40/km2 (100/sq mi)

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

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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.

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Bukit Kepong Police Station Gallery
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Bukit Kepong Gallery main entrance




Geography

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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.

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Muar River floating restaurant

Education

Primary school

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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)

Coordinates: 2°21′N102°50′E / 2.350°N 102.833°E / 2.350; 102.833