A Vibrant Mukim of Culture, Connectivity & Community
Simpang Kanan is one of the largest and most diverse mukims (sub-districts) in Batu Pahat District, Johor. The mukim encompasses both urban peripheries and rural villages, playing a crucial role in agricultural output, traditional settlements, and residential expansion of the district.
Formation & Historical Background
Simpang Kanan translates to “Right Junction,” named based on its positioning along early transportation routes.
It has long been a home to kampung settlements and farmlands, with many families residing here for generations.
In recent decades, residential and commercial development has accelerated due to its strategic location between Batu Pahat town, Sri Gading, and Parit Raja.
The area is now a key link between Batu Pahat’s urban zones and Johor’s agricultural heartland.
Administrative & Geographic Info
Category
Details
Mukim Name
Simpang Kanan
District
Batu Pahat
State
Johor
Local Council
Majlis Perbandaran Batu Pahat (MPBP)
Postal Codes
83020, 83030 (select areas)
Nearby Mukims
Simpang Kiri, Linau, Sri Gading, Parit Raja
Major Localities Within Simpang Kanan
Kampung Parit Yaani
Kampung Parit Haji Abdul Rahman
Taman Sri Wangsa
Kampung Istiqomah
Pekan Sri Medan (partly falls under Simpang Kanan boundary)
Facilities & Institutions
Category
Examples
Education
SK Parit Yaani, SMK Sri Medan, SJK(C) Chong Hwa Yaani
Healthcare
Klinik Kesihatan Sri Medan, rural health clinics
Mosques
Masjid Parit Yaani, Masjid Kampung Tengah
Markets & Shops
Local wet markets, sundry shops, agro supply shops
Transport Access
Rural roads to Sri Gading, Sri Medan, and Jalan Yong Peng
Law Enforcement & Safety
Service
Details
Police Station
Balai Polis Sri Medan (serving majority of Simpang Kanan)
District HQ
IPD Batu Pahat
Fire Station
Balai Bomba Parit Sulong (nearest station)
Emergency Hotline
999 (Police, Bomba, Ambulance)
Leadership & Governance
Position
Name / Notes
Parliament (MP – P147 Batu Pahat)
Onn Abu Bakar (Pakatan Harapan – PKR)
State Assembly (ADUN – N23 Rengit / N25 Parit Yaani)
[ADUN varies by locality; likely Parit Yaani or Rengit]
Local Council (MPBP)
YDP: Tn. Hj. Azman bin Hj. Jaafar
Ahli Majlis MPBP
[Zone-specific councillor – to be confirmed]
Penghulu Mukim Simpang Kanan
[Pending update – Pejabat Daerah Batu Pahat]
Ketua Kampung
Each kampung has its own Ketua Kampung (Parit Yaani, etc.)
Note: You may obtain full Ketua Kampung & Penghulu name list from Pejabat Daerah or MPBP website.
Community & Lifestyle
Strong sense of kampung community, rich in local traditions and festivals
Agricultural activities remain a backbone: paddy, banana, coconut, palm oil
Inter-generational family homes, schools, mosques, and community halls
Peaceful and green environment with weekly markets, kenduri, and mosque events
Summary
Simpang Kanan is the embodiment of rural-urban transition in Batu Pahat—offering both traditional kampung values and expanding development potential. With supportive leadership and steady municipal services from MPBP, it continues to grow as a community full of life, heritage, and connection.
