Parit Raja is a rapidly developing town in Batu Pahat District, Johor. It is widely recognized as an education and innovation center due to the presence of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), alongside a growing commercial landscape, residential developments, and vibrant student life. It is also well connected via the North-South Expressway (PLUS).
Formation & Historical Background
Originally a Malay agricultural village, Parit Raja has grown into a semi-urban satellite town due to the rise of UTHM and related developments.
It has preserved its kampung identity while embracing higher education, infrastructure, and real estate investment.
The town’s name “Parit Raja” comes from its network of irrigation canals (parit) and historic Malay rulers (raja).
Today, Parit Raja stands as a melting pot of students, professionals, and local entrepreneurs.
Administrative & Geographic Info
Category
Details
Locality Name
Parit Raja
Mukim
Likely part of Mukim Linau or close to Sri Gading
District
Batu Pahat
State
Johor
Local Authority
Majlis Perbandaran Batu Pahat (MPBP)
Postal Code
86400
Nearby Areas
Seri Medan, Sri Gading, Parit Yaani, Simpang Kanan
Key Institutions & Infrastructure
Category
Examples
Higher Education
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
Schools
SK Parit Raja, SMK Parit Raja, SJK(C) Tong Kang
Healthcare
Klinik Kesihatan Parit Raja, private clinics
Religious Facilities
Masjid UTHM, Masjid Parit Raja Darat, suraus in housing areas
Markets & Retail
Pasar Awam Parit Raja, Parit Raja Square, kedai makan, bookstores
Transportation
Access via PLUS highway (Exit Ayer Hitam), local bus & Grab
Law Enforcement & Safety
Category
Details
Police Station
Balai Polis Parit Raja
Fire & Rescue
Nearest: Balai Bomba Parit Sulong / Batu Pahat
Emergency Hotline
999
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 – confirmation ongoing]
Local Council (MPBP)
YDP: Tn. Hj. Azman bin Hj. Jaafar
Ahli Majlis MPBP (Zon Parit Raja)
[To be confirmed based on MPBP zone]
Penghulu Mukim Linau / Sri Gading
[According to mukim division – to confirm]
Ketua Kampung (per kampung)
Appointed per village area: Kg. Parit Raja, Kg. Melayu, etc.
Community & Lifestyle
Dominated by student population, local business owners, and families
Vibrant pasar malam, book fairs, cultural events, and educational expos
Highly connected and ideal for startups, food businesses, and homestays
Multi-racial setting: Malay majority, with Indian and Chinese communities
Summary
Parit Raja is one of Batu Pahat’s most dynamic towns — where education, commerce, and kampung spirit thrive side by side. With the presence of UTHM, rapidly growing infrastructure, and community synergy, Parit Raja is a model for balanced urban-rural development in Johor.
