History of Kampung KongKong

There is two (2) history that we have determained from the villager about Kampung Kongkong :

1.       One day, a villagers always heard the dog bark “gonggong”. On that time the village dont have a name. Because of “gonggong” bark from the dog. A villagers give a name to the vilagges “kongkong”. Untill now the villages was named to the Kong Kong Villages.

2. On the others history. About 200 years ago. This village was been explored by a person name Tahir. During that time he cross the road using a boat around the village because surrounding of this village was river. After that he sent his men to make a road on land. They cut the tree to make a road and suddenly one of them nearly fall “menjongkong”. On the time this village dont have a name yet. Then he named the village to the “Kong Kong Village”.

Johor, The Southern Gateway

Flag of Johor state

The state of Johor situated at the southernmost part of Peninsular Malaysia. Johor is the country's southern gateway and the third largest state in Peninsular Malaysia. Flanked by the Straits of Malacca on the west and the South China Sea on the east, the state is separated from Singapore by the Straits of Johor.

 Johor has long stretches of sandy beaches and many fishing villages to explore. the state also rich agricultural and industrial sate. Besides palm oil, rubber, pineapple and banana plantations there are many industrial estates scattered across the state. Johor Bharu is the capital city of Johor state. Johor is famous for its rich variety of traditional culinary specialities. the local dishes include Johor Laksa, Otak-otak, Mee Bandung and Lontong. 

District of Johor

ZAPIN DANCE, MALAY TRADITIONAL DANCE

Zapin dance is traditional Malay dance and it is very popular in Johor

It is believed that Muslim missionaries of the Middle East namely Persia and Arabia introduced the dance to Malaya during the fifteenth century. The dance was originally performed by males only however it is also performed by female dancers these days. The simple version of the Zapin is performed to the rhythm &1234 and the foot is extended out to the side on the last count. It can be done on the spot, traveling forwards and backwards or diagonally in the basic form. The carriage of the dancers is quite erect and dignified.

The music for Zapin comes from an ensemble of traditional instruments which include the lute (gambus), gypsy-type bongos (marwas) and the violin. There are no hard and fast rules as to the number of dancers that perform. However because of the very interactive nature of this dance, it is usually performed in pairs. The dancers can then play with each other, teasing, challenging and enjoying each others company. It is most popular in Johor.

 There are numerous forms of Zapin dances and it varies from state to state. One of the most popular forms and certainly more evolved and intricate is the Zapin Tenglu from the town of Mersing. Said to be inspired by the ebb and flow of the tide and the lives of fishermen, the dance has many unexpected movements like a rotation of the body from the waist followed by a sudden accented, sharp and held movement of the arms and shoulders. It is said that these movements are derived from the feeling of being tossed around in a fishing boat and having to catch yourself before you are thrown overboard. Another popular Zapin dance is the Zapin Pekajang. Both Zapin traditions are still performed today. The Zapin Melayu, although declining in popularity, is still performed in the villages in Johor.

JOHOR TRADITIONAL FOOD

• Laksa Johor

Laksa Johor has coconut milk, kerisik, dried prawns, lemon grass, and curry spice. The garnishing comprises slices of onion, beansprout, mint leaves, vietnamese corriander and cucumber. Sambal belancanis placed on the side. Finally, freshly squeezed lime juice before eat. The unique is its used spaghetti instead of the normal rice noodle.

• Mee Bandung

Mee bandung is a traditional cuisine and the famous food from Muar, Johor.

• Mee Rebus

Mee rebus is a well-known food contained in blanched noodles and serve with its own gravy, boiled eggs and ancillary materials.

• Otak-otak

Otak-otak is a classic Nyonya dish brightly flavoured with various aromatic hers, exotic spice and infused with the sweet fragrance of rich coconut milk.

History of Tanjung Langsat Village

Opened around 1910 and is named after a fruit tree complexioned great on the beach. This village has become one of the Japanese landing in the second world war around 1945. Starting from the clearing of land by the sea, inhabited by about ten families, this village now growing sparsely populated.  According to the story of local resident, Kampung Tanjung Langsat get its name from langsat tree. A few years ago, there was langsat tree near the seashore. The tree is the only one of the langsat tree that grows and exists there. Not far from that tree were grows is land erosion. Due to langsat tree is the only one that grow in that area, local resident named the village as Kampung Tanjung Langsat. Now, the site of erosion has been turned into Tanjung Langsat harbor jetty. In addition, even its known as Kampung Tanjung Langsat, the reality are no langsat tree was grows there until now.

The Older Jetty at Tanjung Langsat Village

The new Jetty at Tanjung Langsat Village.

History of Perigi Acheh Village

A few years ago, an army from Acheh, Indonesia has come to attack Johor Lama. On their journey, the army has run out of water and they stopped to get water. due to the village they stop run out of water, Panglima ordered the army to dig a well. While resting on a mangrove tree, suddenly the fruit fell on Panglima chest and directly penetrate on his heart. The Panglima is dead because of that incident. His body was buried in the village. in conjunction, from that incident the village called as Kampung Perigi Acheh or Well Acheh Village.

One of the historical wells remains by Acheh military.

Acheh wells that still contain of water.

Grave site of Panglima at Kampung Perigi Acheh.

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.