MAP OF PASIR GUDANG VILLAGE
HISTORY OF PASIR GUDANG VILLAGE
Pasir Gudang is an industrial town located 35 km east of Johor Bahru in Malaysia (LAT: 01°2′6″N 103°5′4″E). It is located at the eastern end of the Johor Bahru metropolitan area. The population is around 100,000 people. It is connected by the 4 lane Pasir Gudang Highway, a trunk road, and a railway line to Johor Bahru. The main industries are transportation and logistics, shipbuilding, petrochemicals and other heavy industries, and oil palm storage and distribution.
It
is the site of one of two major power stations in the state of Johor,
the Sultan Iskandar Power Station. Established in 1918, Pasir Gudang, which was formerly known as Kampung Pasir Udang, was
founded by Long Abu who is believed to have originated from Riau,
Indonesia. Four more villages were established by the expanded
population of about 83 families.
- Kampung Pasir Gudang Baru. (known as Kampung Pasir Gudang Lama located at TNB Sultan Iskandar Power Station)
- Kampung Sungai Perembi. (currently the Pasir Gudang Police Station)
- Kampung Ulu (currently MSE dockyard)
- Kampung Tengah (currently the Tenaga Nasional area)
- Kampung Hilir.
In 1920, 4 more villages were established :
- Kampung Air Biru (now the port).
- Kampung Pasir Merah (now the port).
- Kampung Pasir Puteh, which is still in existence today.
- Kampung Pulau Tekong, now the territory of Singapore.
The name Pasir Gudang originated from the existence of a
sand mine at Kampung Ulu. Sand or 'pasir' in Malay are dug and stocked
in sand pits/stores or 'gudang' in Malay, to be exported to Singapore,
hence the name 'Pasir Gudang'.
The
surrounding areas further inland were developed in the mid-19th century
by Chinese travellers of the Teochew clan. Issuance of the 'river deed'
by the Sultan of Johore allowed them to develop the Kangkar Masai,
Kangkar Plentong and Kangkar Lunchu areas under riverheads known as
'kangchus'. It was on these riverbeds that they cultivated catechu and
black pepper. Falling catechu and black pepper prices forced some estate
owners to cultivate pineapples.
The
introduction of rubber into Malaysia in the early 20th century resulted
in the opening of big estates by the British and Singaporean
cultivators. Up till 1916, six estates covering an area of 15,000 acres
(61 km²) were opened in the Mukim of Plentong. In 1916, Kampung Pasir
Gudang became the centre for Police, Customs and opium-control besides
being a centre for the 'penghulu' of the Mukim of Pasir Gudang. The
formation of estates had also resulted in influx of labourers from China
and India.
The Japanese
occupation during the Second World War and guerrilla movements after the
war did not have much effect on the agricultural activities here. Under
the Emergency Law in the 1950s, new villages were set up at Plentong,
Masai, Johor and Pasir Gudang. The estate labourers were either placed
in these new villages or at guarded estate barracks.
Land
schemes under the FELDA scheme were founded in Ban Foo, Plentong Baru
and Felda Cahaya Baru after 1969. To further develop Johor, the State
Government further took the estate lands to be converted into industrial
and housing areas to the develop Pasir Gudang into an industrial area.
Establishment of the Johore Port in 1977 was seen as a reaction to
counter the entrepôt hub in Singapore.
Come and see swirling performances from local and international kiteflyers displaying their skills. Watch the sky for multitude of kites in variuos form, color and shape roaming Pasir Gudang airspace. Intrigue yourself and family for a time well spend with traditional kites from countries like Cambodia, Thailand, India and even our very own colorful Wau Bulan, Wau Kucing and Wau JalaBudi.
Watch the international kiteflyers from USA, Japan and Thailand pitting their individual or groups skills in symphonising their kites with music of their origin. And while you are here, satisfy your tastebuds at the various local flavory while enjoying the clear blue sky beside our beautiful lake.
Ever try kiteflying yourself ? Want to learn how to make one? this is the time, we have arranged workshop sessions on kite making. Or if you are in a hurry to experience kiteflying there are multitude of design, size, color and shape to suit your budget sold by various stalls available at the festival site.
Do
There are some part of attractive places and activities that you can explore and enjoy it. What is in your mind when we invited you to spend your time in Pasir Gudang? Maybe some of you think that Pasir Gudang has noting except port and factory but, the true thing is there are some hidden attraction located there.For more attraction and information of Pasir Gudang, please feel free to clicks the following list:
ACTIVITIES IN PASIR GUDANG
Come and see swirling performances from local and international kiteflyers displaying their skills. Watch the sky for multitude of kites in variuos form, color and shape roaming Pasir Gudang airspace. Intrigue yourself and family for a time well spend with traditional kites from countries like Cambodia, Thailand, India and even our very own colorful Wau Bulan, Wau Kucing and Wau JalaBudi.
Watch the international kiteflyers from USA, Japan and Thailand pitting their individual or groups skills in symphonising their kites with music of their origin. And while you are here, satisfy your tastebuds at the various local flavory while enjoying the clear blue sky beside our beautiful lake.
Ever try kiteflying yourself ? Want to learn how to make one? this is the time, we have arranged workshop sessions on kite making. Or if you are in a hurry to experience kiteflying there are multitude of design, size, color and shape to suit your budget sold by various stalls available at the festival site.
THE DO AND THE DONT'S WHILE VISIT THE VILLAGE
There are some rules and manners to be observed while in the village:
Do
- Do smile when you greet people. It is normal to see people in the tourist indsutry to greet visitors by placing their right hand over their left chest. By that it means "I greet you from my heart".
- Do dress appropriately when entering places of worship to wear long sleeves and loose pants or long skirts.
- Do remove your shoes when entering homes and places of worship.
- Do point with the thumb of your right hand, fingers folded and not with the forefinger.
- Do help preserve reefs and beaches by leaving coral and shells untouched.
Don'ts
- Don't touch the head of the adults.
- Don't kiss anyone in the public.
- Don't point your toes at anyone.
- Don't offer to shake hands unless you know that your acquaintances are fairly Westernized. Even then, let them offer to shake first. Never shake hands with women unless they offer to do so first.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PASIR GUDANG
There are some part of attractive places and activities that you can explore and enjoy it. What is in your mind when we invited you to spend your time in Pasir Gudang? Maybe some of you think that Pasir Gudang has noting except port and factory but, the true thing is there are some hidden attraction located there.For more attraction and information of Pasir Gudang, please feel free to clicks the following list:
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