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4 unusual facts about Muar


Jementah Civil War

The Jementah Civil War happened in 1879 in Jementah, Sultanate of Johor when Tengku Alam Shah, the heir of Sultan Ali of Muar refused to give the district of Muar to the temporary administration of Sultan Abu Bakar of Johor (then Maharaja in 1879).

The most notable event that happened as a result of the Johor government's victory in the Jementah Civil War was the opening of the town of Muar by Maharaja Abu Bakar.

Kolej Islam Malaya

Meeting between ulamak of Malaya in Muar, Johore(21-22 Febrauary 1950) which sponsored by UMNO agreed anonymously of the idea.

Sultan Ibrahim Jamek Mosque

Sultan Ibrahim Jamek Mosque is a historical mosque in the town of Bandar Maharani, Muar in the Malaysian state of Johor.


2011 Muar kindergarten hostage crisis

The 2011 Muar kindergarten hostage crisis took place in Muar, Johor, Malaysia on 7 July 2011.

Flag and coat of arms of Johor

The larger star and crescent symbolise the Islamic faith, while the four stars represent the four original territories of modern Johor: Johor Bahru, Muar, Batu Pahat and Endau.

Gajah Mada

Gajah Mada retained his position as mahapatih (Prime Minister) under the new king and continued his military campaign by expanding eastward into Logajah, Gurun, Seram, Hutankadali, Sasak, Buton, Banggai, Kunir, Galiyan, Salayar, Sumba, Muar (Saparua), Solor, Bima, Wandan (Banda), Ambon, Timor, and Dompo.

Khairul Azahar Eidros

Khairul Azahar Eidros (born 10 May 1986 in Muar is a Malaysian footballer currently playing for Sarawak FA in Malaysia Super League.

Muar Second Bridge

Muar Second Bridge is a 632 metre semi-harp cable-stayed bridge with a 132 metre mid-span across Muar River like the Sunshine Skyway Bridge at Tampa Bay, Florida in the United States and Prai River Bridge in Penang.

Rendang

# Rendang johor: chicken and beef rendang with chicken/ beef organs speciality of Batu Pahat, Muar


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