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'''Sungai Mati''' ('dead river' in Malay) is a small town in the state of [[Johor]], [[Malaysia]]. It is situated between the towns of [[Tangkak]] and [[Muar]].
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}}[[File:Map of Tangkak District, Johor.svg|thumb|Sungai Mati in Tangkak District]]'''Sungai Mati''' ('dead river' in Malay; [[Chinese language|Chinese]]: 利丰港) is a small town in [[Serom (state constituency)|Serom]], [[Tangkak District]], [[Johor]], [[Malaysia]].


Sungai Mati was named in such a way (dead river) is due to its nature of being a [[Oxbow lake|ox-bow lake]]. It formed or breakaway from main river of Muar River. The "breakaway" cause by a massive flood in early 1900s (not traceable). Before the breakaway Sungai Mati was on the Muar river bank (northern bank) and was a river port.
Sungai Mati was named in such a way (dead river) due to its nature of being an [[Oxbow lake|ox-bow lake]]. It formed or break away from the main river of [[Muar River]]. The "breakaway" was caused by a massive flood in the early 1900s (not traceable). Before the breakaway Sungai Mati was on the Muar river bank (northern bank) and was a river port.


Before the breakaway Sungai Mati was named 'li hong kang' 利丰港. It means a prosperous port. Until now, the Chinese community still using the same name, which carries both extreme meaning. In fact it was an inland/river port. Muar River and Pahang River in combination was a very important east-west crossing route for traditional river transport. The route called "Laluan Penarikan", which is documented and available in Malaysia secondary history text. The piece of land surrounded by the ex-bow lake and Muar River in combination is called Pulau Penarik.
Before the breakaway Sungai Mati was named 'li hong kang' 利丰港. It means a prosperous port. Until now, the Chinese community still uses the same name, which carries both extreme meanings. In fact, it was an inland/river port. Muar River and Pahang River in combination was very important east-west crossing route for traditional river transport. The route is called ''[[Jalan Penarikan|"Laluan Penarikan"]]'', which is documented and available in Malaysia's secondary history text. The piece of land surrounded by the ex-bow lake and Muar River in combination is called Pulau Penarik.


In early 1970s, there were some remaining traces of the river port. There was landing of jetty at the end of Jalan Raja, the current location of bridge linking Sungai Mati and Pulau Penarik. On the current badminton and tennis court on the left of Jalan Raja, diagonally opposite incumbent Johor Menteri Besar resident, were old warehouses.
In the early 1970s, there were some remaining traces of the riverport. There was landing of jetty at the end of Jalan Raja, the current location of the bridge linking Sungai Mati and Pulau Penarik. On the current badminton and tennis court on the left of Jalan Raja, diagonally opposite incumbent Johor Menteri Besar resident were old warehouses.

It was a recommended to rename the Sungai Mati into Sungai Penarik or Sungai Serom while retaining the Chinese version of it went unheard by the authorities. Hopefully with it integration into new Ledang District, the new authority may look into this seriously.


==Notable residents==
==Notable residents==
*[[Abdul Ghani Othman|Dato Abdul Ghani Othman]], the incumbent [[Menteri Besar]] (Chief Minister} of Johor
* Tan Sri [[Abdul Ghani Othman]], the 14th [[List of Menteris Besar of Johor|Menteri Besar of Johor]].

http://sg_mati.idesa.net.my


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Latest revision as of 19:31, 1 May 2023

Sungai Mati
Malaysia Town in Malaysia
Other transcription(s)
 • Chinese利丰港
Sungai Mati is located in Johor
Sungai Mati
Sungai Mati
Sungai Mati in Johor, Malay Peninsular and Malaysia
Sungai Mati is located in Peninsular Malaysia
Sungai Mati
Sungai Mati
Sungai Mati (Peninsular Malaysia)
Sungai Mati is located in Malaysia
Sungai Mati
Sungai Mati
Sungai Mati (Malaysia)
Coordinates: 2°09′N 102°34′E / 2.150°N 102.567°E / 2.150; 102.567
Country Malaysia
State Johor
DistrictTangkak
Time zoneUTC+8 (MYT)
Postal code
84400
Sungai Mati in Tangkak District

Sungai Mati ('dead river' in Malay; Chinese: 利丰港) is a small town in Serom, Tangkak District, Johor, Malaysia.

Sungai Mati was named in such a way (dead river) due to its nature of being an ox-bow lake. It formed or break away from the main river of Muar River. The "breakaway" was caused by a massive flood in the early 1900s (not traceable). Before the breakaway Sungai Mati was on the Muar river bank (northern bank) and was a river port.

Before the breakaway Sungai Mati was named 'li hong kang' 利丰港. It means a prosperous port. Until now, the Chinese community still uses the same name, which carries both extreme meanings. In fact, it was an inland/river port. Muar River and Pahang River in combination was very important east-west crossing route for traditional river transport. The route is called "Laluan Penarikan", which is documented and available in Malaysia's secondary history text. The piece of land surrounded by the ex-bow lake and Muar River in combination is called Pulau Penarik.

In the early 1970s, there were some remaining traces of the riverport. There was landing of jetty at the end of Jalan Raja, the current location of the bridge linking Sungai Mati and Pulau Penarik. On the current badminton and tennis court on the left of Jalan Raja, diagonally opposite incumbent Johor Menteri Besar resident were old warehouses.

Notable residents

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