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Bahau is the principal town of Jempol district,
Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
The name Bahau is believed to have been derived from a Chinese phrase.
Bahau is literally translated as "Horse's Mouth" while the nearby town,
Mahsan means "Horse's Body" in Cantonese.
The population of Bahau is made up of mainly Chinese, Malays (from the
Felda areas in the outskirts of the town) and Indians, who live in town
and the estates on the outskirts.
Bahau is linked by federal and trunk roads to Kuala Pilah,
Tampin and
Gemas in
Negeri Sembilan and Kemayan or Sg. Lui in Pahang.
Bahau is accessible by
KTM Intercity train, being one of the major stations on the East
Coast railway line, which stretches from Gemas in the south to
Tumpat in
the north. The railway station is situated near Taman Kwang Hup.
Mahsan, Jelai and Rompin, in the outskirts of the town are a comfortable
short distance drive from Bahau.
The major source of income of the town of Bahau was timber industry which
has contributed to the growth of the town in the past few decades. The
cultivation of palm oil and rubber also had a significant impact on the
town's economy and today, a prominent estate in the town are the IOI
group, Sime Darby (Golden Hope), KLK and small holder is speeding up.
In addition, industry in the town is also currently growing. Bahau's
industrial area is located near Taman Kwang Hup. Car workshops, mechanics,
spare-parts and accessories shops dominate the business in town because of
the flourishing timber trade around the area. Hence, trailers and lorries
usually frequent the town for repairs.
Saving
Account Application Procedures in
Bahau
Documents
Required:
• Photocopy of MyKad of applicant
• Confirmation letter from employer if for salary credit purpose
• Any additional documents if required by the Bank
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