Senggarang | |
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Other transcription(s) | |
• Jawi | سڠڬارڠ |
• Chinese | 新加兰 |
Coordinates: 1°44′57″N 103°03′09″E / 1.7490338°N 103.0524954°E | |
Country | Malaysia |
State | Johor |
City | Batu Pahat |
Government | |
• Local Authority | Majlis Perbandaran Batu Pahat |
Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | — |
Postcode | 83200 |
Dialling code | +607 |
Police | Batu Pahat |
Fire | Batu Pahat |
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Senggarang is a town in Batu Pahat District, Johor, Malaysia.[1] Senggarang got its name from a crocodile that is said to reside in the Senggarang river, known as "Sang Garang". Until now, it is said that the crocodile is still alive in the Senggarang River.[citation needed]
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.
References
[edit]- ^ Khairul Faizi A Rahman (2014). Parishes Short Info Data of Batu Pahat District. Wow Eight. p. 7.
- ^ Temple Qi Tian Da Sheng Fu (齐天大圣府)
Neighbouring towns
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