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Jasin is a town situated in
the Jasin district, state of Malacca, Malaysia. It is the administrative
centre of the district.
The Kesang River runs through
the center of Jasin town. The Kesang River separates the new town from the
old town center. The latter consists of mainly 1920s 2-storey shophouses
where small businesses is conducted on the ground floor and the owner
lives above. Modern commercial buildings adorn the new town area and only
one bridge over the Kesang River connects the new town to the old town.
Major businesses are mainly
conducted by the Melayu with a handful of Chinese, South Indians and
Gujaratis.Jasin was known for its best Nasi Lemak especially in Kesang
most peaceful place in Jasin District, it was made from generation to
generation in Melayu culture,also, Kuih, and Mee Bandung. The Gujaratis in
Jasin are mainly furniture dealers and the Mavani family has a monopoly.
Run by generations of family members till today, the Mavani family
business has flourished to be one of the most successful entrepreneurs in
the city. Another popular shop on the same row is the Chen Sing Stationery
Shop which sells stationery, magazines, comics and newspapers. There are
two major banks in Jasin: Maybank and CIMB, which are also Malaysia's
biggest banks.
Because the district has been designated as a water catchment area,
industrialization is restricted to around the towns of Jasin and Merlimau.
A large proportion of the land is used for the growing of rubber trees,
oil palm and fruits. The area is also known for its durian fruits.
Jasin boasts a new government
hospital, Hospital Jasin, which replaced the old one that was fast
becoming insufficient to meet the needs of the growing population. The
hospital also serves as a teaching hospital for Malacca Manipal Medical
College.
Sources: Wikipedia
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