Histories of Muar

I have made some attempts to find out the interesting histories, stories, legends and events happening in Muar. So far, most of the informations here are contributions from other fellow Muarian who are kind enough to let me translate their materials to English language. You can still go to their web site for the original write up.

  • Introduction - Early histories of Muar.
  • Stories of how Muar got its name.
  • Analysis of Muar Population in 1921.
  • Interesting events in Muar from 1884 to 1904.
  • Photo shots of Muar District in 1890 to 1967.
  • History of Padang.
  • History of Bandar Maharani.
  • History of Parit Raja.
  • History of Parit Jawa.
  • History of Panglima Lidah Hitam (The Black Tongue General).
  • History of Muar State Railway (1889 - 1925).
  • Profile of Lt. Col. Anderson Charles Grove, the Australian Army Battalion commander during the operations against the Japanese in Malaya in the period 18-22 January 1942.
  • The Tragic History of Bukit Kepong.
  • Another Account of The Siege of Bukit Kepong (Kepung): The Malayan Alamo by A L (Paddy) Bacskai.
  • History of Muar from Sa'diah's Web Site.

  • The Battle of Muar - an account of the battle between the 4th Anti Tank Regiment of the Royal Australian Artillery and the approaching Japanese troops and tanks in 1942.


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