MPBP - Batu Pahat Municipal Council
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Majlis Perbandaran Batu Pahat or Batu Pahat Municipal Council (MPBP) MPBP is a local authority which administrates West Batu Pahat District. This agency is under Johor state government. MPBP are responsible for public health and sanitation, waste removal and management, town planning, environmental protection and building control, social and economic development and general maintenance functions of urban infrastructure. The MPBP main headquarters is located at Jalan Pejabat, Bandar Penggaram, Batu Pahat. Batu Pahat is the best town in Johor because many rich people live in it.
Payment Counter Opening Hours:
Ahad-Rabu: 745am - 430pm
Khamis: 745am - 3pm
Jumaat, Sabtu, Public Holiday Closed
History
Formerly known as Majlis Daerah Batu Pahat Barat (MDBPB) (Batu Pahat Barat District Council). This agency was granted municipal status on 2001. At that time the total population within its jurisdiction was 350,000 and in 2007 is estimated to be well over 450,000 making it as the 12th largest city in Malaysia in terms of population in year 2008. In 2006, Bandar Penggaram, Batu Pahat surpassed Muar town to become the second largest city in Johor state.
As of 2008, the government does not have any plans to upgrade Bandar Penggaram, Batu Pahat to a city status (Majlis Bandaraya) yet, although the development of Batu Pahat has surpassed Alor Star and Kuala Terengganu, which have both already achieved city status.
Current President (Yang-di Pertua) of Majlis Perbandaran Batu Pahat
Administration areas
Majlis Perbandaran Batu Pahat is the local government of:
Website: www.mpbp.gov.my
Payment Counter Opening Hours:
Ahad-Rabu: 745am - 430pm
Khamis: 745am - 3pm
Jumaat, Sabtu, Public Holiday Closed
History
Formerly known as Majlis Daerah Batu Pahat Barat (MDBPB) (Batu Pahat Barat District Council). This agency was granted municipal status on 2001. At that time the total population within its jurisdiction was 350,000 and in 2007 is estimated to be well over 450,000 making it as the 12th largest city in Malaysia in terms of population in year 2008. In 2006, Bandar Penggaram, Batu Pahat surpassed Muar town to become the second largest city in Johor state.
As of 2008, the government does not have any plans to upgrade Bandar Penggaram, Batu Pahat to a city status (Majlis Bandaraya) yet, although the development of Batu Pahat has surpassed Alor Star and Kuala Terengganu, which have both already achieved city status.
Current President (Yang-di Pertua) of Majlis Perbandaran Batu Pahat
- Amran Abdul Rahman
Administration areas
Majlis Perbandaran Batu Pahat is the local government of:
- North zone in Batu Pahat city:
- South zone in Batu Pahat city:
- Center Zone in Batu Pahat city:
- East Zone in Batu Pahat city:
- West Zone in Batu Pahat city:
Website: www.mpbp.gov.my