Bukit Kepong


Bukit Kepong is a mukim in Muar District, Johor, Malaysia. It is located near the Muar River.

History

The town is infamous for the tragic Bukit Kepong Incident. The government has built a museum to commemorate the heroic actions of the Bukit Kepong police against the communists or locally known as Bintang Tiga. The museum which situated on the bank of Muar river, opens everyday except on Mondays with a very cheap entrance ticket. Its a worth experience here as the galleries are modern and interactive.

Geography

Bukit Kepong spreads over 256 km2 of land with a population of 10,174 people. One of the restaurant here is the floating restaurant on Muar river famous for its silver catfish dishes.

Education

Primary school