Parit Sulong Bridge () is a bridge in

Parit Sulong Parit Sulong is a small town in Batu Pahat District, Johor, Malaysia on the Simpang Kiri River, east of Muar. The historical Parit Sulong Bridge constructed during World War II is a main feature in that town. Parit Sulong sits approximately ...

Batu Pahat District The Batu Pahat District is a district in the state of Johor, Malaysia. It lies southeast of Muar (district), Muar, southwest of Kluang, northwest of Pontian, Johor, Pontian, south of Segamat and Tangkak District. The capital of the district is ...

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. The original bridge was the site of a famous battle during

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History

Construction

The construction of the first bridge began in 1925 and it was completed in 1929. The late Almarhum

Sultan Ibrahim of Johor Sultan Sir Ibrahim Al-Masyhur ibni Almarhum Sultan Abu Bakar Al-Khalil Ibrahim Shah ( Jawi: ; 17 September 1873 – 8 May 1959) was a Malaysian sultan and the 2nd modern Sultan of Johor and 22nd Sultan of Johor overall. He was considered "fabul ...

later officiated the opening of the bridge in 1930. The construction of the bridge with the curve shape at the middle for the purpose of convenient passage for

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ore

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from Seri Medan. Anecdotal accounts by local people also reported the late Almarhum

has shaking one of the bridge structure with intention for examination of bridge firm.

The Battle of Parit Sulong Bridge

During

, the battle of Parit Sulong Bridge between the

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and

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took place on January 21, 1942.

End of the old bridge

In 1993 the Johor state government decided to demolish the old bridge and replace it. The old bridge was finally torn down in 1994. The new bridge was constructed on 1995 and completed in 1997.

References

*Adopted from ''Jambatan Parit Sulong - Buku Rekod Malaysia Edisi Kedua,

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