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{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
|name = Bagan Datuk
|name = Bagan Datuk
|other_name = باݢن داتوه<br>Sungai Keling <br> Pekan Baru
|other_name = <br> Pekan Baru
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| translit_lang1_type1 = [[Jawi script|Jawi]]
| translit_lang1_info1 = {{lang|ms-arab|{{Script|Arab|باݢن داتوق}}}}
| translit_lang1_type2 = [[Chinese language|Chinese]]
| translit_lang1_info2 = {{Lang|zh-hant|峇眼拿督}}
| translit_lang1_type3 = [[Malaysian Tamil|Tamil]]
| translit_lang1_info3 = {{lang|ta|பாகான் டத்தோ}}<br /> ''Pākāṉ Ṭattō'' {{font|size=70%|([[ISO 15919|Transliteration]])}}
|nickname = The 'Cowboy' Town
|nickname = The 'Cowboy' Town
|settlement_type = Town
|settlement_type = Town and [[List of capitals in Malaysia#District capitals|district capital]]
|motto =
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|image_caption = Colourful shophouses in Bagan Datuk
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|government_type = Municipality ([[Hilir Perak]])
|government_type = Municipality ([[Hilir Perak]])
|leader_title = District Officer ([[Teluk Intan]])
|leader_title = District Officer ([[Teluk Intan]])
|leader_name = Haji Zamari Mohd Ramli
|leader_name = [[Haji]] [[Zamari Mohd Ramli]]
|leader_title1 = Mayor
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'''Bagan Datuk''' (formerly spell as '''Bagan Datoh''', Chinese: 峇眼拿督) is a town and mukim in southwestern [[Perak]], [[Malaysia]].
'''Bagan Datuk''' (formerly spelled '''Bagan Datoh'''), is a town and mukim in [[Bagan Datuk District]], [[Perak]], [[Malaysia]].


== Location ==
== Location ==
Bagan Datuk is the most southwest district in the state of Perak. It is about 130&nbsp;km (by car) from the state capital [[Ipoh]] and 46&nbsp;km from [[Teluk Intan]]. Across the [[Bernam River]] is [[Sabak, Malaysia|Sabak]], [[Selangor]].
Bagan Datuk is the most southwest [[district]] in the state of [[Perak]]. It is about 130&nbsp;km (by car) from the state capital [[Ipoh]] and 46&nbsp;km from [[Teluk Intan]]. Across the [[Bernam River]] is [[Sabak, Malaysia|Sabak]], [[Selangor]].
[[File:Bagan Datuk.jpg|thumb|Landmark at Bagan Datuk waterfront located near Bagan Datuk jetty. ]]
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==Economy==
==Economy==
The main economic activity in Bagan Datuk is fishing. There are also, however, many coconut plantations nearby, visible along the road to Bagan Datoh from [[Teluk Intan]].
The main economic activity in Bagan Datuk is fishing. There are also, however, many coconut plantations nearby, visible along the road to Bagan Datuk from [[Teluk Intan]].


There are also a few fishing villages scattered around Bagan Datuk, for example Sungai Tiang and Sungai Burong, and their corresponding seaside village Bagan Sungai Tiang and [[Bagan Sungai Burong]]. On the way from Teluk Intan there will be a few small township which are Hutan Melintang, Selekoh and [[Simpang Tiga]]. One popular spot for angling is Sungai Dulang, situated about 8&nbsp;km from Bagan Datuk. It is famous for lobster fishing where an angler's night spent there could harvest up to 5 kilograms of lobsters.
There are also a few fishing villages scattered around Bagan Datuk, for example Sungai Tiang and Sungai Burong, and their corresponding seaside village Bagan Sungai Tiang and [[Bagan Sungai Burong]]. On the way from Teluk Intan there will be a few small township which are Hutan Melintang, Selekoh and [[Simpang Tiga]]. One popular spot for angling is Sungai Dulang, situated about 8&nbsp;km from Bagan Datuk. It is famous for lobster fishing where an angler's night spent there could harvest up to 5 kilograms of lobsters.
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==Politics==
==Politics==
[[Bagan Datuk (federal constituency)|Bagan Datuk]] is represented in the [[Dewan Rakyat]] of the [[Malaysian Parliament]] by former Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri [[Ahmad Zahid Hamidi]] from [[UMNO]].
[[Bagan Datuk (federal constituency)|Bagan Datuk]] is represented in the [[Dewan Rakyat]] of the [[Malaysian Parliament]] by Deputy Prime Minister Dato' Seri [[Ahmad Zahid Hamidi]] from [[UMNO]].


On the state level, Bagan Datuk provides two seats to the [[Perak State Legislative Assembly]]:
On the state level, Bagan Datuk provides two seats to the [[Perak State Legislative Assembly]]:
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* [[Hutan Melintang (state constituency)|Hutan Melintang]]
* [[Hutan Melintang (state constituency)|Hutan Melintang]]


Rungkup is currently held by Shahrul Zaman bin Yahya while Hutan Melintang is currently held by Khairuddin bin Tarmizi. Both politicians are from [[United Malays National Organisation|UMNO]].
Rungkup is currently held by [[Shahrul Zaman Yahya|Shahrul Zaman bin Yahya]] from [[United Malays National Organisation|UMNO]] while Hutan Melintang is currently held by Wasanthee Sinnasamy from [[People's Justice Party (Malaysia)|PKR]].


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
{{commons category}}
*[http://jpn.com.my/jpn_offices/Bagan_Datoh.htm JPN Bagan Datoh]
*[http://jpn.com.my/jpn_offices/Bagan_Datoh.htm JPN Bagan Datoh]


{{Perak}}
{{Perak}}


[[Category:Bagan Datuk District]]
[[Category:Towns in Perak]]
[[Category:Towns in Perak]]
[[Category:Mukims of Perak]]
[[Category:Mukims of Perak]]

Latest revision as of 10:36, 21 May 2024

For the federal constituency represented in the Dewan Rakyat, see Bagan Datuk (federal constituency).
Bagan Datuk

Pekan Baru
Town and district capital
Others transcription(s)
 • Jawiباݢن داتوق‎
 • Chinese峇眼拿督
 • Tamilபாகான் டத்தோ
Pākāṉ Ṭattō (Transliteration)
Colourful shophouses in Bagan Datuk
Colourful shophouses in Bagan Datuk
Flag of Bagan Datuk
Flag
Nickname: 
The 'Cowboy' Town
Bagan Datuk is located in Malaysia
Bagan Datuk
Bagan Datuk
Coordinates: 3°59′N 100°47′E / 3.983°N 100.783°E / 3.983; 100.783
CountryMalaysia
StatePerak
DistrictBagan Datuk District
Established1896
Founded byTok Kelah
Government
 • TypeMunicipality (Hilir Perak)
 • District Officer (Teluk Intan)Haji Zamari Mohd Ramli
 • Member of ParliamentYAB Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (BN)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
Postal code
361xx
Area code05
Websitewww.mpti.gov.my

Bagan Datuk (formerly spelled Bagan Datoh), is a town and mukim in Bagan Datuk District, Perak, Malaysia.

Location

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Bagan Datuk is the most southwest district in the state of Perak. It is about 130 km (by car) from the state capital Ipoh and 46 km from Teluk Intan. Across the Bernam River is Sabak, Selangor.

Economy

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The main economic activity in Bagan Datuk is fishing. There are also, however, many coconut plantations nearby, visible along the road to Bagan Datuk from Teluk Intan.

There are also a few fishing villages scattered around Bagan Datuk, for example Sungai Tiang and Sungai Burong, and their corresponding seaside village Bagan Sungai Tiang and Bagan Sungai Burong. On the way from Teluk Intan there will be a few small township which are Hutan Melintang, Selekoh and Simpang Tiga. One popular spot for angling is Sungai Dulang, situated about 8 km from Bagan Datuk. It is famous for lobster fishing where an angler's night spent there could harvest up to 5 kilograms of lobsters.

Transportation

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Highway 69 is the main ingress to Bagan Datuk town. KTM Intercity does not serve the area.

Politics

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Bagan Datuk is represented in the Dewan Rakyat of the Malaysian Parliament by Deputy Prime Minister Dato' Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi from UMNO.

On the state level, Bagan Datuk provides two seats to the Perak State Legislative Assembly:

Rungkup is currently held by Shahrul Zaman bin Yahya from UMNO while Hutan Melintang is currently held by Wasanthee Sinnasamy from PKR.

References

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