Nature Tourism in Muar River Valley

Sungai Muar or River is special. Passing through three states of Peninsular Malaysia, it originates in Negeri Sembilan, passes briefly Malacca, into Johor and ends the Straits Malacca. Though laden with history presently undergoing much socio-economic development, importance this river remains inconspicuous, as simply known Muar. This paper proposes that a geographical official entity be recognized for its surrounding areas Valley (MRV) Malay, Lembangan to enhance any future planning development which would site-based, thus giving due recognition river. Essential data was researched. The geophysical information MRV gathered, forms first objective research. To realistically prove an entity, tourism chosen. research examined previous potentially new nature These are then marked on map simple visual appreciation understand potential easily seen. Hence, produced existing activities destinations products MRV. second objective. further enhance, venture such tourism, could increase MRV, product done described, forming third exemplary based newly oyster species, endemic named Crassostrea (Magallana) saidii sp. nov.. All objectives were obtained literature search using engine like Google. Additional methods include interviewing phone calls, face-to-face, also Google Meet obtain related land use, drainage irrigation systems around Bandar Maharani, along topography extent District, basic requirement proposal Finally, developed proposed 3 hours package observing traditional harvesting oysters tasting dishes. complete prototypes souvenirs made from shells oysters. For conservation purpose, common species. recommendation officiate designation state government Johore, District Office.