Seri Medan is a fast-growing small town in Batu Pahat District, Johor. Positioned between Parit Sulong, Sri Gading, and Linau, the town serves as a commercial, educational, and administrative hub for surrounding kampungs and plantations.
Formation & Historical Background
Seri Medan began as a small roadside village, later expanding into a town due to its strategic location on the route between Batu Pahat and Yong Peng.
It developed around plantation estates and government service centers, and later added schools, clinics, mosques, and markets.
Its name likely derives from the nearby mukim or agricultural estate names.
Over the last two decades, Seri Medan has become a local commercial hub with modern housing areas and government facilities.
Administrative & Geographic Info
Category
Details
Locality Name
Seri Medan
Likely Mukim
Under Mukim Sri Gading / Linau
District
Batu Pahat
State
Johor
Local Council
Majlis Perbandaran Batu Pahat (MPBP)
Postal Code
83400
Nearby Areas
Sri Gading, Parit Sulong, Linau, Parit Yaani
Key Institutions & Infrastructure
Category
Examples
Education
SK Seri Medan, SMK Seri Medan, religious and KAFA schools
Healthcare
Klinik Kesihatan Seri Medan, Klinik Desa
Religious Sites
Masjid Seri Medan, suraus in surrounding kampungs
Markets & Shops
Pekan Seri Medan, pasar malam, agro & hardware shops
Recreation
Padang awam, dewan orang ramai, futsal court
Law Enforcement & Safety
Category
Details
Police Station
Balai Polis Seri Medan
Fire Services
Nearest: Balai Bomba Parit Sulong
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 falls under this DUN – confirmation required]
Local Council (MPBP)
YDP: Tn. Hj. Azman bin Hj. Jaafar
Ahli Majlis MPBP (Zon Seri Medan)
[Zone-specific – to confirm from MPBP]
Penghulu Mukim
Based on Mukim Sri Gading or Linau
Ketua Kampung / Town Committee
Local committee for coordination and community affairs
Community & Lifestyle
A blend of Malay-majority community with Chinese and Indian minorities
Active religious and cultural events, gotong-royong, kenduri, and Maulidur Rasul celebrations
Increasing development of residential areas, shoplots, and public services
Youths involved in sports, Quran recitation, and entrepreneurship
Summary
Seri Medan serves as a rising semi-urban heartland of Batu Pahat, where tradition meets service and opportunity. With continued development, strong community bonds, and government support, Seri Medan is evolving into a town of great local importance under MPBP’s care.
