Kampung Bahru is a traditional village located within the Batu Pahat District of Johor, Malaysia. Rich in rural Malay traditions, surrounded by agricultural land and residential pockets, this kampung is a symbol of peaceful village life while being within reach of modern facilities.
Formation & Historical Background
The name “Kampung Bahru” means “New Village“, typically established during the British colonial era or early post-independence period.
The village has historically been home to Malay farming families, many of whom have lived here for generations.
The main economic activities include rubber tapping, palm oil, vegetable cultivation, and small-scale livestock farming.
With modernization, many homes are now brick-built, and younger residents commute to nearby towns for work or study.
Administrative & Geographic Info
Category
Details
Locality Name
Kampung Bahru
Mukim (Sub-district)
Likely under Mukim Linau or Sri Gading
District
Batu Pahat
State
Johor
Local Council
Majlis Perbandaran Batu Pahat (MPBP)
Nearby Towns
Sri Gading, Parit Yaani, Seri Medan, Batu Pahat town
Public Facilities & Community Services
Category
Examples
Education
Nearby: SK Kampung Bahru, SMK Seri Gading
Religious Facilities
Masjid Kampung Bahru, surau-surau kecil
Healthcare
Klinik Desa (local), Klinik Kesihatan Sri Gading (nearby)
Shops & Markets
Warung, groceries, mobile vendors, pasar malam
Recreation
Padang kampung, community hall, sepak takraw court
Law Enforcement & Emergency
Service
Details
Nearest Police Station
Balai Polis Seri Gading / Parit Sulong
Fire Services
Balai Bomba Parit Sulong
Emergency Hotline
999 (Police, Medical, Bomba)
Leadership & Governance
Position
Name / Notes
Parliament (MP – P147 Batu Pahat)
Onn Abu Bakar (Pakatan Harapan – PKR)
State Assembly (ADUN – N25 Parit Yaani)
[Likely under this DUN – boundary confirmation needed]
Local Council (MPBP)
YDP: Tn. Hj. Azman bin Hj. Jaafar
Ahli Majlis MPBP (Zon Kampung Bahru)
[Zone-specific councillor – to be confirmed]
Penghulu Mukim
Under Pejabat Daerah Batu Pahat
Ketua Kampung Kampung Bahru
[Appointed community leader – name can be confirmed locally]
Community & Lifestyle
Strong Islamic and cultural practices, with frequent community events at the mosque
Youth participation in silat, football, kenduri, and gotong-royong programs
Simple and peaceful lifestyle, perfect for family-based rural living
Some residents work in nearby towns or factories while maintaining family farms
Summary
Kampung Bahru is a close-knit and peaceful Malay village, rich in values, heritage, and harmony. With its agricultural backdrop, active mosque life, and proximity to townships like Sri Gading and Parit Yaani, it remains an essential rural identity of Batu Pahat district under the care of MPBP and its local leadership.
