Buloh Kasap | |
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 Buloh Kasap in Segamat District | |
| Coordinates:2°33′N102°46′E / 2.550°N 102.767°E /2.550; 102.767 | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Johor |
| District | Segamat |
| Area | |
• Total | 386 km2 (149 sq mi) |
| Postcode | 85010 |
| Area code | 07-944 |
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Buloh Kasap is amukim inSegamat District,Johor,Malaysia which is located about 10 km (6 mi) fromSegamat town center viaFederal Route 1. Because of its location near Segamat and the rapid development of Taman Yayasan in the area, Buloh Kasap is one of two satellite towns of Segamat after Bandar Segamat Baru/Bandar IOI.Tun Razak Highway is located roughly about 4 km (2 mi) from Buloh Kasap.[1]
The nameBuloh Kasap was derived from aMalay word for a species of roughbamboo available there when the town was founded, especially near an Buloh Kasap old market.Buluh Kasap literally means "rough bamboo" in Malay.
The oldbridge of Buloh Kasap was built by Johore Government and constructed byBritish government during the construction ofFederal Route 1. However, the British soldiers demolished a part of the bridge duringWorld War II to stop the advance ofJapanese soldiers toSingapore. After the war ended, a new bridge was constructed. This bridge was washed off during a heavy flood in 1964 together with the bridge at the 9th mile. A temporary Bailey bridge was constructed while a new bridge was being made next to it. At present the new bridge is in use and the remains of the old bridge can be seen by its side.
This is known as Battle of Sungai Muar (Buloh Kasap) in World War II when the Japanese tried to cross theMuar River.
The mukim spans over an area of 386 km2.[2]
Durian (Bombaceae Durio zibethinus L./Murr) is the trademark of Buloh Kasap. One must not miss the opportunity to try the fruit when passing by.
Buloh Kasap has two primary schools, one secondary school, and one Muslim religion school.
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