History revealed that nine families which originated from Pasai, Northern Sumatra settled here. They were mesmerized by the charm of the place. Eventually, they stayed here and named the place Jempol, simply means “the best and the beautiful”. Interestingly, the paddy they grew here produced the highest yield. Besides serving as a hub of transportation in ancient times, the unification of the two rivers has created an ideal place for fishing enthusiasts. It also has a unique fable. Legend has it that, Hang Tuah, the revered Malacca hero made use of the rivers to escape with Tun Teja. They make a stop here, perhaps as a transit and later proceeded to Pahang. For the details of the story, one could read the “Legend of Hang Tuah”. As for now, people who come here to fish will definitely stay for a while.

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