A Coastal Mukim Built on Agriculture, Fishing & Faith
Mukim Bagan is one of the coastal sub-districts of Batu Pahat District, located in Johor, Malaysia. It is well known for its fishing villages, coconut and oil palm plantations, and peaceful kampung environment. The mukim is sparsely populated but plays a key role in the local food supply chain and traditional Malay rural identity.
Formation & Historical Background
“Bagan” in Malay means a jetty or wharf, indicating its historical role in riverine and coastal fishing.
Mukim Bagan was developed around the Bagan River estuary, where early settlers built their livelihoods on coastal fishing and small farming.
Traditionally inhabited by Malay families, the area has preserved its religious institutions, pondok madrasahs, and communal harmony for generations.
Though development is slow, roads, electricity, and communication infrastructure have reached most kampungs.
Administrative & Geographic Info
Category
Details
Mukim Name
Bagan
District
Batu Pahat
State
Johor
Local Authority
Majlis Perbandaran Batu Pahat (MPBP)
Nearby Mukims
Senggarang, Sungai Punggor, Rengit
Coastal Access
Yes – bordering the Selat Melaka (Straits of Malacca)
Postal Code
83100 (varies by kampung)
Notable Villages in Mukim Bagan
Kampung Bagan
Kampung Parit Sri Bahrom
Kampung Parit Haji Mohd Noor
Kampung Sungai Ayam
Kampung Parit Tengah
Kampung Parit Telok
Public Facilities & Services
Category
Examples
Education
SK Bagan, SMK Rengit (nearby), religious schools, KAFA
Healthcare
Klinik Desa Bagan, nearby Klinik Kesihatan Rengit
Mosques
Masjid Kampung Bagan, Surau Parit Sri Bahrom, others
Markets & Shops
Pasar Kampung, warung kampung, mobile vendors
Recreation
Community fields, padang bola, fishing spots along the coast
Most families maintain multi-generational homes and live simply but peacefully
Summary
Mukim Bagan is a coastal heritage zone, where faith, nature, and simplicity shape the lives of its people. With strong local traditions, active village leadership, and connection to Batu Pahat’s fisheries economy, Bagan continues to uphold the values of rural Johor under MPBP’s administration.
