| Bukit Kepong | |
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| Mukim | |
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| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Johor |
| District | Muar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 256 km (99 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,174 |
| • Density | 40/km (100/sq mi) |
Bukit Kepong is a mukim in Muar District, Johor, Malaysia. It is located near the Muar River.
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.
Geography
Bukit Kepong spreads over 256 km of land with a population of 10,174 people. One of the restaurant here is the floating restaurant on Muar river famous for its silver catfish (patin in Malay) dishes.
Education
Primary school
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Durian Chondong
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Kepong
- Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Kepong
References
- "Bukit Kepong naik taraf - Selebriti - Utusan Online". Archived from the original on 2015-07-16. Retrieved 2015-10-13.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-11-01. Retrieved 2016-08-30.
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