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Jasin District
District of Malaysia
Daerah Jasin
Other transcription(s)
• Jawi	جاسين‎
• Chinese	野新县
• Tamil	ஜாசின்
Location of Jasin District in Malacca
Jasin DistrictLocation of Jasin District in Malaysia
Coordinates: 2°18′N 102°25′E / 2.300°N 102.417°E / 2.300; 102.417
Country	Malaysia
State	Malacca
Seat	Jasin
Local area government(s)	Jasin Municipal Council (Jasin East) Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council (Jasin West)
Government
• District officer	Anis Ali Hasan
Area
• Total	676.07 km (261.03 sq mi)
Population
• Total	156,600
Time zone	UTC+8 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+8 (Not observed)
Postcode	77xxx
Calling code	+6-06
Vehicle registration plates	M

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:

Demographics

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±%
1991	92,771	—
2000	101,659	+9.6%
2010	131,539	+29.4%
2020	151,937	+15.5%
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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.

The Gujaratis in Jasin are mainly furniture dealers and the Mavani family has a monopoly. Run by generations of family members till today, the Mavani family business has flourished to be one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the city. Another popular shop on the same row is the Chen Sing Stationery Shop which sells stationery, magazines, comics and newspapers. There are two major banks in Jasin: Maybank and BIMB, which are also Malaysia's biggest banks.

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

Shopping

• Fresh and Convenient Store (Fresco)
• Jasin Shopping Centre
• MYDIN Mall Jasin Bestari
• Econsave
• Jasin Point Family Store
• Merlimau Street Mall (Upcoming)
• Plaza Bestari (Under Construction)
• Cafe Hipster Baruk Escape and Fishing Pond

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

1. ^ https://www.dosm.gov.my/v1/uploads/files/6_Newsletter/Newsletter%202020/DOSM_DOSM_MELAKA_1_2020_Siri-81.pdf
2. (email@dotdot.my), Dot Dot Holdings Sdn Bhd. "Pejabat Daerah dan Tanah Jasin, Melaka : Perutusan Pegawai Daerah". Pejabat Daerah dan Tanah Jasin, Melaka : Perutusan Pegawai Daerah. Archived from the original on 27 February 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2017. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
3. ^ (email@dotdot.my), Dot Dot Holdings Sdn Bhd. "Pejabat Daerah dan Tanah Jasin, Melaka : Peta & Keluasan". Pejabat Daerah dan Tanah Jasin, Melaka : Peta & Keluasan. Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2016. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
4. "Population Distribution and Basic Demographic Characteristics, 2010" (PDF). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
5. "Portal Rasmi Majlis Perbandaran Jasin - Latar Belakang Jasin". Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
6. "Key Findings of Population and Housing Census of Malaysia 2020" (pdf) (in Malay and English). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-2000-85-3.
7. Melaka Halal Hub

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