tangkak 东甲县 johor date of completion

UTAR NEW VILLAGE COMMUNITY PROJECT
REPORT
NAME OF NEW VILLAGE:
TANGKAK 东甲县
JOHOR
Project carried out by:
Student Name
1. Ho Meng Li
ID Number
Course
Year / Semester
11ADB01121
Chemistry
Y1T2
DATE OF COMPLETION:
JANUARY 2012
ABSTRACT
Tangkak is the district capital of Ledang, Johor. It lies close to its neighbouring town
Muar town. It takes 45 minutes to drive to Melaka and half an hour to Muar town.
Tangkak is nicknamed “Fabric Town” or “Syurga Kain” in recognition of a street
which is lined with a multitude of fabric stores. It is also well known for its close
proximity to Mount Ophir (Gunung Ledang) which is 17 km from the town centre of
Tangkak. Mount Ophir is the tallest mountain in the state of Johor. The mountain is
clearly visible from almost every corner of Tangkak.
INTRODUCTION
The name of Tangkak arises from the tale of “tang Merangkak”. An explorer
called Long Muamud and his 7 follower crawled up (merangkak) from the edge of
Tangkak River to go to Tambak Hill at the area of Seri. The riverbank is covered by
marshes and rich with Sendayan, ferns and sago palm. The local residents usually
refer to “tang Merangkak” as a way to point out the location of the place. In Malay
language, the word “tang” means “somewhere”.
The town of Tangkak is near to Mount Ophir (Gunung Ledang), the
mysterious lair of “Puteri Gunung Ledang”. It is a beautiful mountain and a tourist
attraction. From the peak of Mount Ophir, we can catch a beautiful view surrounding
area. Tangkak town is situated at the border of Jasin, Melaka and it takes only 45
minutes to reach Melaka town. The journey from Kuala Lumpur, to Tangkak takes 2
hours via the North-South Highway (Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan). It takes only about 3
minutes to reach Tangkak town from the Tangkak toll exit.
Tangkak Toll Plaza along North-South Expressway
Signboard of Tangkak
ECONOMIC ACTVITIES
There are many economic activities in Tangkak such as plantation, industry
and commerce. One of the main sources of income for this new village is tourism.
Tangkak is very well known for its textile industry which attracts Johorians as well as
people from Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and other states. You can see
along the main road of the town, numerous shops selling fabric ranging from Satin to
Batik. The textile industry also provides job opportunities to local residents such as
sewing and tailoring.
Commercial enterprises related to curtains and handmade
Malay traditional costume like kebaya, baju kurung and Punjabi are common in
Tangkak.
One of the fabric shops in the street
The swiftlet industry provides another important source of income. Tangkak
area is surrounded by oil palm estates which provide the best food source for swiftlets.
The perfect environmental condition is most conducive for swiftlet farming. The
farmer we interviewed explained that, in order to meet the habitat requirements of
Swiftlets, the swiftlet farms have to imitate the cave environment in terms of
atmosphere, temperature and brightness. The farmers monitor conditions in the bird
house. Outsiders have also invested in Swiftlet farms and this has increased the
demand for land in Tangkak.
Swiftlet farming
The Swiftlet build their nest inside buildings
Paddy and oil palm are the main crops grown in Tangkak. The farmer we
interviewed informed us that it took them just 100 days or about three months to
harvest their crops after planting the seeds by using the seed spraying machines. He
plans to have a combined harvester machine and a baler machine to collect all stalks
and bale for recycling into animal feed. There is potential to develop an organic feed
factory.
Besides that, the palm oil plantations are well-developed especially at Eng
Kee estate.
Paddy field at Kampung Kesang Tasek,Tangkak
Tangkak has a hypermarket called The Store which sells basic household
items. This hypermarket also provides business opportunities to local residents, such
as setting food stalls beside the hypermarket. The tourism value of Fabric Town has
benefited the local hotel business.
The Store hypermarket
EDUCATION
Government and local residents have put in a lot of effort to develop the local
schools. There are 7 primary schools in Tangkak:
1
2
3
4.
5
Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Ma'amor
Kampung Seri Ma'amor, 84900 Tangkak, Johor.
Sekolah Kebangsaan Pengkalan Besar
Kampung Pengkalan Besar, 84900 Tangkak, Johor.
Sekolah Kebangsaan Paya Mas
Batu 18, Kampung Payamas, 84900 Tangkak, Johor.
Sekolah Kebangsaan Bekoh
JKR 1698, Kampung Bekoh, 84900 Tangkak, Johor.
Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Banjar
069787496
069788772
069787621
065237495
069630113
JKR 1788, Kampung Bukit Banjar, 84900 Tangkak, Johor.
6
7
Sekolah Kebangsaan (P) Bandar Tangkak
1039-1040, Jalan Hassan, 84900 Tangkak, Johor.
Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Tangkak
JKR no. 767, Jalan Payamas, 84900 Tangkak, Johor.
8
SJK (C) Chi Ming (1)
Jalan Ong Siong,84900 Tangkak, Johor
9
SJK( C) Chi Ming (2)
Jalan Payamas, 84900 Tangkak, Johor
069789497
069788479
06-9781002
069781254
Sekolah Kebangsaan Ledang
Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Tangkak
SJK(C) Chi Ming (1)
SJK(C) Chi Ming (2)
Besides that, Tangkak has 3 Secondary Schools:
1.
2.
3.
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tun Mamat
Jalan Payamas, 84900 Tangkak, Johor.
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Seri Tangkak
KM 32, Jalan Payamas, 84900 Tangkak, Johor.
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Ledang
Jalan Sialang, 84900 Tangkak, Johor.
SMK Tun Mamat
069781245
069788620
069781266
SMK Seri Tangkak
SMK Ledang
The town also has 2 Institutes/Colleges:
Kolej Matrikulasi Johor
1.
Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, Jln Payamas, 84900
06-978 1613
Tangkak
Kolej Komuniti Ledang
2.
Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia, Km 5, Jln Payamas,
84900 Tangkak
Kolej Matrikulasi Johor
06-978 9295
06-978 9834
Kolej Komuniti Ledang
SOCIAL, CULTURE AND RELIGIOUS PRACTICES
The Chinese forms the main ethnic group in Tangkak.
It comprises the
following dialect groups: Hokkien, Teo Chew (ChaoZhou), Hakka, and Cantonese.
All the villagers from different ethnic background live in harmony. You can see
Chinese temples, Hindu Temples, churches, and mosques everywhere. There are
more than 15 Chinese temples, 3 Christian churches and a Catholic church. There are
also a Hindu Temple and two mosques.
St. Matthew Catholic Church
One of the mosques in Tangkak New Village
The Buddist Temple
This Buddhist Temple is one of the branches of Malaysian Buddhist Association
TOURISM VALUES
(a) Fabric Town
The main tourist attraction of this area is its fame as “fabric town”.
The
tourists usually come to visit by bus. Tangkak sells fabric at a lower price because it
is the main location of textile factories in Malaysia. There are more than 20 fabric
shops along the street of Jalan Payamas. To transform Tangkak into a well-known
tourist attraction, the Ministry of Tourism Malaysia frequently holds events like
festivals or carnivals in Tangkak. For example, Textile Festival was held in 2011,
launched by Y.B Dr.Ng Yen Yen.
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Festival Tekstil Tangkak 2011
Launching ceremony of “Festival Tekstil Tangkak 2011”
(b) Jubli Intan Hall
Tangkak‟s second attraction is the Jubli Intan Hall. It is a multipurpose hall
and there is a Clock Tower which serves as the symbol of Tangkak town centre. The
field in front of Jubli Intan Hall is well-decorated with colourful lights. Most of the
carnivals or campaigns are held to attract more tourists and also to entertain local
residents.
Dewan Jubli Intan during day time
Dewan Jubli Intan during night time
(c) Gunung Ledang Resort
Gunung Ledang (Mount Ophir), 17 km from the town centre of Tangkak, is
often linked to the myth of „Lagenda Puteri Gunung Ledang‟ (Princess of Gunung
Ledang).
The princess was supposed to have rejected the Sultan of Malacca‟s
marriage proposal by giving unreasonable demands. There are readers who visit
Mount Ophir after reading about this story. Gunung Ledang Resort has a water fall.
We can drink the crystal clear water from this mountain without having to boil it first,
especially at the campsite of Gua Kambing (Cave of Goat) and Kolam Puteri
(Princess Pond).
The main hall of Gunung Ledang Resort
Waterfall
The entrance of Gunung Ledang Resort
(d) Taman Gunung Ledang
Taman Gunung Ledang was established in 2003. Mount Ophir was declared
as Johore‟s National Park on 27th Oct 2005. Mount Ophir is the highest mountain in
the south of Peninsular Malaysia with a height of 1276 meter (4187 feet) above sea
level and an overall size of 8611 hectare. It was listed as the 6th most difficult
hill/mountain to climb in Malaysia.
This has attracted the attention of many
mountaineers. Besides mountaineers, Taman Gunung Ledang ia also a research site
for botanists to explore the flora and fauna. For example the slipper Orchid can only
be found at Gunung Ledang.
Welcome to Taman Hutan Legenda,
Taman Negara Johor Gunung Ledang
The signboard of Taman Hutan Lagenda & Taman Negara Johor Gunung Ledang
Slipper Orchids
(e) Tangkak Beef Noodles
Tangkak Beef Noodles is famous because of its special taste‟s beef soup.
Besides being popular and meet the local‟s taste, it is also fairly priced and affordable
as usual meals. It is very successful in business and open several branches at Kuala
Lumpur and Melaka.
Tangkak Beef Noodles (Restoran Kuang Fei)
Tangkak Beef Noodles
Fair price in the menu
INFRASTRUCTURES
Tangkak district council has developed this new village very successfully.
Residents have access to health care facilities at the Tangkak District Hospital.
Tangkak District Hospital also serves as a teaching hospital for Melaka Manipal
Medical College. For safety reasons, the Council also built a police station and fire
station. Besides that, there is also a Magistrate Court in Tangkak. The Tangkak
district council has built a food centre to provide hawkers with business opportunities.
It has also developed a recreation park for locals, especially senior citizens.
Tangkak‟s post office and Tangkak District Council provide bill collection services,
e.g. electric bills and fines for traffic offences.
Hospital Tangkak
Majistate Court Tangkak
Police station
Fire station Tangkak
Food centre
Recreational Park
Tangkak District Council
Post Office
PROBLEMS
Although Tangkak‟s economy is doing well, the town faces a serious problem.
The profitable swiftlet industry has led to pollution and the droppings on building and
roads
have
a
negative
impact
on
Tangkak‟s
tourism
value.
RECOMMENDATION
The Tangkak council should move the location of Swiftlet farming out of
Tangkak centre town without disturbing local resident‟s business. Otherwise, the
owners of the Swiftlet houses should hire cleaner to maintain the cleanliness of
Tangkak‟s streets and facilities.
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