Muar
Malaysia
- Also called:
- Bandar Maharani
News •
Machete-wielding robbers from Muar arrested in Sungkai, remanded seven days
• Dec. 21, 2024, 3:10 AM ET (The Star)
'Can't wait for Nazir's return after 24 years apart', says brother
• Dec. 19, 2024, 2:42 AM ET (The Star)
13 Muar pupils suffer food poisoning, school canteen shut down for two weeks
• Nov. 28, 2024, 3:02 AM ET (The Star)
Muar, town and port on the southwestern coast of Peninsular (West) Malaysia. It lies along the strait of Malacca, at the mouth of the Muar River. An old town, it was occupied by the end of the 14th century ad by Parameswara, founder of the Malay kingdom of Malacca (Melaka). Naval battles involving neighbouring sultanates and kingdoms were fought at Muar in 1517, 1615, and 1616. The present town of Muar was founded by Sultan Abu Bakar and named as Bandar Maharani in 1887. Local industries produce food products, beverages, oils and fats, chemical products, paper, and transport equipment. Pop. (2000 prelim.) urban agglom., 102,273.