A Rural Cross-District Mukim Rooted in Agriculture
Mukim Chaah is a cross-boundary mukim that falls under both Batu Pahat District (south zone) and Segamat District (north zone). The southern portion of Mukim Chaah, which includes several estates and kampungs, is governed by Majlis Daerah Yong Peng (MDYP), making it an important part of Batu Pahat’s northern rural belt.
Formation & Historical Background
The name Chaah is believed to be derived from a Hakka word, as the area was originally inhabited by Chinese settlers who worked in tin mining and rubber estates.
Later, the British colonial administration promoted agricultural plantations, turning it into a hub for rubber and oil palm farming.
While the main town of Chaah is under Segamat District, the southern agricultural belt falls within MDYP’s care, particularly around Felda settlements, estate lands, and kampung clusters.
Administrative & Geographic Info
Category
Details
Mukim Name
Mukim Chaah (Southern part under MDYP)
Districts
Partially in Batu Pahat and Segamat
Local Authority
MDYP (Yong Peng) and MPS (Segamat)
Postal Codes
85400, 83500 (shared by zones)
Nearby Areas
Yong Peng, Bekok, Labis, Sri Medan
Villages / Settlements under MDYP’s Chaah Zone (Southern)
Kampung Sungai Rambut
Felda Bukit Aping Timur
Estate Batu Lima
Kampung Parit Hitam Tengah
Ladang Chaah Selatan
Kampung Tengah Chaah (shared border)
Note: Actual jurisdiction zones may vary; confirmation via Pejabat Daerah Batu Pahat and MDYP planning map is recommended.
Key Features & Economy
Sector
Details
Agriculture
Oil palm, rubber, pineapple, livestock farming
Education
Primary schools in nearby kampungs, SMK Chaah (Segamat side)
Religion
Small suraus, Chinese temples, and estate-based worship centers
Healthcare
Klinik Desa (basic services), Klinik Kesihatan Yong Peng (nearest)
Transport
Estate roads linking to Jalan Yong Peng–Chaah and Jalan Bekok
Law Enforcement & Services
Category
Details
Nearest Police Station
Balai Polis Yong Peng / Chaah (depending on zone)
Fire & Rescue
Balai Bomba Yong Peng or Labis
Emergency Hotline
999
Leadership & Governance
Position
Name / Notes
Parliament (MP – P147 Batu Pahat)
Onn Abu Bakar (Pakatan Harapan – PKR)
State Assembly (ADUN – N24 Yong Peng)
Ling Tian Soon (Barisan Nasional – MCA)
Local Council (MDYP)
[YDP & councillors to be confirmed via MDYP]
Ahli Majlis MDYP (Chaah zone)
[Zon-specific representative – to confirm]
Penghulu Mukim Chaah (BP sector)
[Appointed by Pejabat Daerah Batu Pahat]
Ketua Kampung
For each kampung under BP jurisdiction
Community & Lifestyle
Majority population includes Malay Felda settlers, Chinese smallholders, Indian estate workers
Culture includes harvest festivals, kenduri kampung, tahlil, and temple ceremonies
Quiet, agricultural lifestyle with a slowly modernizing edge
Youths often migrate to Yong Peng or Batu Pahat for higher education and work
Summary
Mukim Chaah (under MDYP) represents a quiet, agricultural backbone of Batu Pahat’s northern zone. Though largely rural, its strategic location between two districts and rich natural resources make it vital for Johor’s agro-economy and cross-boundary community harmony.
