Jasin District

Jasin District, formerly known as Southern District, is one of the three administrative district in Malacca, Malaysia. It borders Tangkak District of Johor to the east, Tampin District of Negeri Sembilan to the north and Alor Gajah District and Melaka Tengah District to the west. The district capital is Jasin Town. History The early establishment of Jasin started since the establishment of small settlement by the local people. They chose an area near river mainly for their water supply, communication and agricultural purpose. To sustain life, they planted paddy and grew vegetables and fruit. Geography Jasin District is the largest district in Malacca occupying 41.47% of the state area. The Kesang River runs through the center of Jasin Town. The Kesang River separates the new town from the old town center. Almost 75% of the district area is flat plain, located not more than 50 meters above sea level. Administrative divisions Jasin District is divided into 20 mukims: Two big towns: Jasin Merlimau And nine small towns: Pekan Asahan Batang Melaka Bemban Chinchin Kesang Pajak Nyalas Selandar Simpang Bekoh Sungai Rambai Demographics Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats Jasin district is divided with two federal constituencies with northern part of Jasin in Alor Gajah constituency while the rest of district in Jasin constituency. List of Jasin district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat) List of Jasin district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri) Economy Major businesses are mainly conducted by the Malays with a handful of Chinese, South Indians and Gujaratis. Jasin was known for its best Nasi Lemak especially in Kesang most peaceful place in Jasin District, it was made from generation to generation in Malay culture, also Kuih and Mee Bandung. Because the district has been designated as a water catchment area, industrialization is restricted to around the towns of Jasin and Merlimau. A large proportion of the land is used for the growing of rubber trees, oil palm and fruits. The area is also known for its durian fruits. The old town center of Jasin Town consists of mainly 1920s 2-storey shophouses where small businesses is conducted on the ground floor and the owner lives above. Modern commercial buildings adorn the new town area and only one bridge over the Kesang River connects the new town to the old town. Industrial areas Elkay Industrial Park Jasin Industrial Park Serkam Industrial Area Infrastructure Medicine Jasin boasts a new government hospital, Jasin Hospital, which replaced the old one that was fast becoming insufficient to meet the needs of the growing population. The hospital also serves as a teaching hospital for Malacca Manipal Medical College. Besides the hospital, other government healthcare facilities include 7 community clinics 9 dental clinics 22 klinik desa (village clinics) Education There are about 19 schools in Jasin district. Schools such as MRSM Tun Ghafar Baba, SMK Iskandar Shah and SMK Dang Anum are examples of schools that are well known in Malaysia. The Malaysia Institute of Aviation Technology, part of the Universiti Kuala Lumpur, is also located in Jasin. Other schools are listed below: Tourist attractions Acehnese Headstone Agricultural Museum Asahan Waterfall Bukit Langsat Recreational Forest Chinchin Lake Extreme Park Datuk Senara Mausoleum Demang Abdul Ghani Gallery Jasin Square Portuguese Well Selandar Agro Park Serkam Jamek Mosque Serompol Tehel Recreational Park Sultan Ali of Johor Mausoleum, Umbai Mukim Tun Teja Mausoleum Jus Reservoir Transportation Jasin town center is about half-an-hour drive away from Malacca City. From nearby Asahan it is possible to ascend the peak of Mount Ledang in Johor. Asahan is a border town boasting waterfalls. Jasin also borders Tangkak District, particularly the town of Tangkak in Johor. The two towns are about ten minutes' drive away from each other. See also Districts of Malaysia References