Broga
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| Broga | |
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| Coordinates: 2°56′14″N 101°54′40″E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Selangor |
| District | Hulu Langat |
| Mukim | Semenyih |
| Government | |
| • Local Authority | Majlis Perbandaran Kajang |
| • State AssemblyMember | Johan Aziz |
| Time zone | MST (UTC+8) |
Broga is a small town that sits on the border of Selangor and Negeri Sembilan in Malaysia. It is situated 50 kilometres (31 mi) from Kuala Lumpur and approximately 33 kilometres (21 mi) from Seremban, the capital of Negeri Sembilan.
History and etymology
History and etymology
Broga takes its name from the River Broga which runs through the area. The name Broga is believed to be derived from Buragas, a mythical beast that lives in the forest.
Broga was mentioned by Freddie Spencer Chapman in his book, The Jungle is Neutral to be a location where British-backed rebels fought against the Japanese during World War II.
Administration
Administration
Broga is unique in that it sits right on the border of both the states of Negeri Sembilan and Selangor. On the Selangor side, Broga falls within the mukim (sub-district) of Semenyih in the Hulu Langat district. On the Negri Sembilan side, it falls within the mukim of Lenggeng which is part of the district of Seremban. The Government Health Clinic and the town football field is located on the Selangor side of the border and the police station is located on the Negri Sembilan side.
Demographics
Demographics
The majority of those residing in Broga town are the Chinese. There is also a significant Orang Asli population whose village is located just outside Broga.
Religion
Religion
The Chinese are generally Buddhists, Christians or Taoists. The Orang Asli are mostly Christian. There is both a church and a Chinese temple in Broga town.
Geography
Broga is surrounded by the lush green hills of a tropical rainforest and sits on the edge of the Titiwangsa Range.
Economy
Economy
Broga is an agricultural town and rubber is its main crop. Despite the shift from rubber to palm oil in many parts of Negeri Sembilan and Selangor, rubber has remained as the most popular crop in Broga.
Transport
Transport
Prior to 2002, there were regular bus services to Broga from Seremban operated by the Foh Hup Omnibus Company. It was a non-profitable route for the company but was operated out of social commitment. Now local buses ferry residents from the nearby Semenyih Sentral.
Broga incinerator
Broga incinerator
A 1.5 billion ringgit incinerator was proposed to be built in an area between Semenyih and Broga by the Malaysian federal government in 2001. At the time it would be Asia's largest incinerator and its main purpose was to reduce Kuala Lumpur's dependence on landfills as a means of waste management. In early 2005, a temporary injunction was issued, stopping work on the project, in response to a 2003 lawsuit by residents of the two towns. The project has since been terminated by court decision however the Federal Government stated that the project was aborted because it was too expensive
Education
Education
A public Chinese Type Primary School is available for the children of Broga. However, for secondary education students would have to attend the Datuk Kelana Public Secondary School in Lenggeng. The Nottingham University branch campus is located on the Selangor side of the town.
