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Batu Pahat

Posted on 04. Nov, 2009 by admin in Cities & Town

Batu Pahat well known for its salted fish in the past, Batu Pahat was formerly known as Bandar Penggeram, which means city of the salt makers. Its present name means Chiseled Rock in Malay and refers to a chiseled rock located in Dataran Batu Pahat or Batu Pahat Square.

Batu Pahat located on the main road north from Johor Bahru, the city is a regional business and conference center. However, it is better known as the main rest stop on the trip of 4 hours between Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur, capital of the nation. Here, weary travelers are treated to a wide selection of food stalls, souvenir shops and more.

Also known are its ceramics and agro various tourist sites, including one of the largest aquaculture farms in the world that specializes in ornamental fish Arowana.

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