Sungai Udang

Sungai Udang

Sungai Udang is a mukim in Central Malacca District, Malacca, Malaysia. It is situated within the parliamentary constituency of Tangga Batu. It have another name call which is "Home of Commander".[1]

In 1997, Sungai Udang started to rapidly develop. Before that, it was full of wild vegetation and rubber trees. In 2008, the roads were expanded. Currently, there are shopping centers known as Family store, which had existed for over a decade and also another shopping center that is known as Econsave.Now, it is the busiest places in Sungai Udang. Pasar malam (Night Market) in Sungai Udang- Peruna Garden is on every Thursday, Plaza Sungai Udang is on every Wednesday and Saturday, Pahlawan Garden is on every Tuesday. The largest Prison Complex of ASEAN is located there. There are two army camps there, Commander Camp and Terendak Camp.

Economy

The Petronas oil refinery is located in the town, making Sungai Udang attractive to many visitors and foreign workers.

Business areas

Education

There are several schools located at Sungai Udang. MRSM Terendak is one of the most reputable schools in the state. The school was established in 1983 under the collaboration of MARA and Malaysian Ministry of Defence whereby MARA will provide the academic and logistic staffs and the ministry will provide the facilities and maintenance. There also is a national Chinese school, national Malay school, several Arab schools, national secondary school and also two primary national schools and national secondary school in Terendak Camp.

Residential area

Tourist attractions

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2011&dt=0825&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Pendidikan&pg=pe_02.htm

Coordinates: 2°16′N 102°09′E / 2.267°N 102.150°E / 2.267; 102.150


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