Dataran Batu is located along Jalan Pejabat in Batu Pahat town. From the North South Expressway (NSE), take the Yong Peng exit (Interchange 241), passing through Tongkang Pecah to Batu Pahat town (about 28km).
Dataran Batu Pahat
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The town square along Jalan Rahmat has a hammer and chisel monument that symbolises how the town got its name."
Dataran Batu Pahat, the town square along Jalan Rahmat, has a hammer and chisel monument, which was built in the year 2000, that symbolises the origin of the town's name, Batu Pahat - Pahat meaning chisel.
Batu Pahat Square is the venue of many official functions. The square is surrounded by many interesting old buildings, including the Malay Club Building which was the centre of Malay nationalism in the 1940's, the Historical Society Building and Bukit Bendera where the state flag was hoisted in 1894 to proclaim the founding of Bandar Penggaram, the old name for Batu Pahat.
This beach lies in a quaint little village called Punggor. Though not particularly suitable for swimming, it offers a serene environment for those who seek a place to relax.
