A Central Mukim Bridging Town, Tradition & Development
Simpang Kiri is one of the key mukims (sub-districts) in Batu Pahat District, Johor. Situated adjacent to Bandar Penggaram, it is a mixed residential-commercial area that acts as a gateway between the urban core and rural Johor. The mukim is known for its strategic location, vibrant neighborhoods, educational institutions, and cultural harmony.
Formation & Historical Background
The name “Simpang Kiri” translates to “Left Junction”, reflecting its location along the historical routes into Batu Pahat town.
Traditionally a cluster of Malay kampungs, it urbanized rapidly in the 1980s–1990s, especially around Taman Bukit Pasir and Taman Flora Utama.
Simpang Kiri now features residential neighborhoods, commercial shoplots, schools, mosques, and light industries.
Administrative & Geographic Info
Category
Details
Mukim Name
Simpang Kiri
District
Batu Pahat
State
Johor
Local Council
Majlis Perbandaran Batu Pahat (MPBP)
Postal Codes
83000, 83010, 83020 (selected areas)
Nearby Mukims
Simpang Kanan, Linau, Sri Gading
Major Localities in Simpang Kiri
Taman Bukit Pasir
Taman Flora Utama
Taman Banang Ria
Parit Besar
Kampung Istana, Kampung Pegawai, Kampung Merdeka
Public Facilities & Services
Category
Examples
Education
SK Bandar Penggaram, SMK Convent, SRJK(C) Chong Hwa
Healthcare
Klinik Kesihatan Simpang Kiri, private clinics
Mosques
Masjid Simpang Kiri, Surau Taman Banang Jaya
Markets
Batu Pahat Mall, Pasar Bukit Pasir, night markets
Recreation
Dataran Penggaram, Stadium Batu Pahat, public parks
Law Enforcement & Safety
Service
Details
Police Station
Balai Polis Bandar Penggaram
District HQ
IPD Batu Pahat (Jalan Rahmat)
Fire Station
Balai Bomba & Penyelamat Batu Pahat
Emergency Hotline
999 (Police & Medical)
Leadership & Governance
Position
Name / Notes
Parliament (MP – P147 Batu Pahat)
Onn Abu Bakar (Pakatan Harapan – PKR)
State Assembly (ADUN – N24 Senggarang)
Dr Muhammad Fazli Mohamad Salleh (BN – UMNO)
Local Council (MPBP)
YDP: Tn. Hj. Azman bin Hj. Jaafar
Ahli Majlis MPBP (Zon Simpang Kiri)
[Name varies by zone; to be confirmed from MPBP website]
Penghulu Mukim Simpang Kiri
[Current name pending official update]
Ketua Kampung
Varies per kampung (Kg. Istana, Kg. Pegawai etc.)
Note: Ahli Majlis & Ketua Kampung & Pejabat Daerah
Summary
Simpang Kiri represents the evolving face of modern Batu Pahat—where tradition, commerce, and community co-exist. With strong leadership, public services, and proximity to the town center, it stands as a model mukim under Johor’s local governance structure.
