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: Mukim Area Mukim Area 1 Air Panas 11 Nyalas 2 Batang Melaka 12 Rim 3 Bukit Senggeh 13 Sebatu 4 Chabau 14 Selandar 5 Chinchin 15 Sempang 6 Chohong 16 Semujok 7 Jasin 17 Serkam 8 Jus 18 Sungai Rambai 9 Kesang 19 Tedong 10 Merlimau 20 Umbai
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) ParliamentSeat NameMember of ParliamentPartyP135Alor GajahAdly ZahariPakatan Harapan (AMANAH)P137Hang Tuah JayaAdam Adli Abd HalimPakatan Harapan (KEADILAN)P139JasinZulkifli IsmailPerikatan Nasional (PAS)
List of Jasin district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri) ParliamentStateSeat NameState AssemblymanPartyP135N10AsahanFairul Nizam RoslanBarisan Nasional (UMNO)P137N18Ayer MolekRahmad MarimanBarisan Nasional (UMNO)P139N24BembanMohd Yadzil YaakubPerikatan Nasional (BERSATU)P139N25RimKhaidirah Abu ZaharBarisan Nasional (UMNO)P139N26SerkamZaidi AttanBarisan Nasional (UMNO)P139N27MerlimauMuhamad Akmal SalehBarisan Nasional (UMNO)P139N28Sungai RambaiSiti Faizah Abdul AzisBarisan Nasional (UMNO)
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 AreaMelaka Halal Hub
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:
MRSM Tun Ghafar Baba (MARA Junior Science College of Tun Ghafar Baba) Jalan Sempang Kerayong, 77000 Jasin, Malacca. Institut Kemahiran MARA (MARA Skills Institute) Jalan Chinchin, Simpang Kerayong Peti Surat 141, 77000 Jasin, Malacca
SBP Integrasi Selandar (Selandar Integrated Boarding School) Jalan Batang Melaka, 77500 Selandar, Malacca.
SMK Iskandar Shah (Iskandar Shah Secondary School) Jalan Kelubi, 77000 Jasin, Malacca.
SMK Dang Anum (Dang Anum Secondary School) Jalan Jasin, 77300 Merlimau, Malacca.
SMK Tun Perak (Tun Perak Secondary School) Jalan Bunga Tanjung (Jalan Taman Maju), 77000 Jasin, Malacca.
SMK Datuk Bendahara (Datuk Bendahara Secondary School) Jalan Pegawai, 77000 Jasin, Malacca.
SMK Seri Bemban (Seri Bemban Secondary School) Jalan Ayer Panas, 77200 Bemban, Malacca.
SMK Simpang Bekoh (Simpang Bekoh Secondary School) Jalan Asahan, 77100 Jasin, Malacca.
SMK Selandar (Selandar Secondary School) Pejabat Pos Selandar, 77500 Selandar, Malacca.
SMK Sungai Rambai (Sungai Rambai Secondary School) Jalan Parit Putat, 77400 Sungai Rambai, Malacca.
SMK Jasin (Jasin Secondary School) Jalan Bunga Tanjung, 77000 Jasin, Malacca.
SMK Sri Mahkota (Sri Mahkota Secondary School) KM16, Umbai, 77300 Merlimau, Malacca.
SMK DARY (SMK Datuk Abdul Rahman Ya'kob) (DARY Secondary School) Jalan Jasin, 77300 Merlimau, Malacca.
SMK Teknik Jasin (Jasin Technical Secondary School) Jalan Kemendor, 77000 Jasin, Malacca.
SMK Nyalas (Nyalas Secondary School) Jalan Melangkan, Nyalas, 77100 Asahan, Malacca.
Politeknik Merlimau (Merlimau Politechnic) Karung Berkunci 1031, Pejabat Pos Merlimau, 77300 Merlimau, Malacca.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (MARA Technology University) 77000 Jasin, Malacca.
Kolej Komuniti Jasin (Jasin Community College) 77000 Jasin, Malacca.
Kolej Komuniti Selandar (Selandar Community College) Jalan Batang Melaka, 77500 Selandar, Malacca.
Pusat Lagenda Program Latihan Khidmat Negara (PKLN) Asahan KM 69, Jalan Kolam Air, Mukim Chabau, 77100 Asahan, Malacca.
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