muarindian

Muar was a district of Johor, but was later split into the City of Muar and the district of Tangkak. However both administrative regions are still collectively called Muar by their residents. Muar borders Malacca on the west coast of

Malaysia

. The whole Muar is 2346.12 km⊃2, with a population of 328,695 (2000). The name originated from the word Muara or estuary in Malay. The other possible origin is Indian influence which comes from two words; ‘Muna’ and ‘Ar’. ‘Muna’ means three and ‘Ar’ means river, denoting the three rivers flowing through Muar, 'Sungai Muar', 'Sungai Serting' and 'Sungai Pahang'.

Many things have already been written about Muar. Muar's History dating as far back as the 12th Century is available in the numerous web sites available. Muarindians hopes to deal with issues related to the indian community

Muar now known as Bandar Maharani is a town in northwest Johor, Currently Muar seems to have developed as the furniture capital of Malaysia. Muar is also the home of many factories belonging to multinational companies amongst them., SGS-Thomson (ST) Microelectronics.Sdn Bhd .

There are many hindu temples located in Muar, Two of the largest are located in the town. Muar Muthumariamman Temple, located at 29 Jalan Mohammadiah, Muar held its consecration ceremony between 8.45am and 9.45am on 2.7.2006. muarindian thank, Former Temple President Mr. S.Chelvarajan P.I.S and his team for the wonderful job. muarindian also takes this opportunity to salute 2 brothers Dr. I Balachandran and Mr I G Chandran for their contribution of RM500,000.00 and efforts which led to the successful completion of the temple, which today stands as a landmark and pride of the muar indian community. The picture shows the the Amman Chariot . (Source - Muar Kumbavishega Sirappu Malar 02.07.2006)

There are many hotels in Muar, Muar Traders Inn is now open. It is located at the former UMNO building, opposite HSBC Muar. Mann’s chalet is already operational. Other new commercial development expected include a private hospital and shopping centre on the northern bank of Muar River, on reclaimed land.

Although there are many popular restaurants and eating places in Muar , we still do not have any Class A, air conditioned Indian restaurant.

Muar General Hospital, which has recently been upgraded to specialist hospital status and renamed Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah and Tangkak District Hospital

There are many fine Indian people in Muar and around the world who have at some time lived in Muar. Although It will be almost impossible to list them all, muarindian will attempt to mention some:-

1. President of the Republic of Singapore, Sellapan Ramanathan is said to have spent his childhood with his three older sisters and parents in Muar, Johor. Nathen and his wife Urmila Nandey visited Muar Muthu Mariamman Temple on Sunday 10 June 2007.

2. Tan Sri Dato G. Pasamanickam

PSM,SPMJ,DSIJ,JSM,AMN,BSI,PIS,JP

Former Vice Chairman MIC

Tan Sri, a Muarian, who has contributed not only to the Malaysian Indian Community but to the Nation at large. muarindian salutes this statesman of distinction.