The Sawah Of Melaka

Originated from Java, sawah is a Javanese term commonly used by the old folks of Melaka.

Though rice planting was encouraged in the past but it did not thrive because the most soil was unsuitable. However paddy field as sighted at the following locations;

Naning in 1827

Batang Melaka 1837

Lendu 1890

Ramuan Cina Kecil 1827

Ramuan Cina Besar 1827

Ayer Pa’abas 1876

Alor Gajah 1847,  now a town to a soccer star, Soh Chin Aun .

Melaka Pindah 1847

Paya Rumput 1878

Sungai Udang 1879

Cheng 1847, now a fast growing commercial centre.

Kandang 1847, now an untouched kampong setting.

Bukit Rambai 1827, has become an industrial area today.

Malim 1847, is a townshop to many workshops.

Tanjong Kling 1827

Batang Tiga 1827

Klebang Besar 1827

Balai Panjang 1828, has become a modern shopping area today.

Bachang 1893

Bukit Baru 1847, has become a housing cum businesses centre.

Semabok 1828, is now home to a few major automotive showrooms.

Ayer Molek 1827

Alai 1827

Umbai 1893

Serkam 1893

Sungai Rambai 1893

Macap Baru 1827

Durian Tunggal 1883

Jasin 1857