The Hong Xian Gong Temple is built next to the Chaah river, which was once the town’s economic centre.
CHAAH: Have you ever wondered how the name Chaah (pronounced Cha-Ah) came to be?
Locals claim the town in Northern Johor was named after its Mandarin name San He Gang, which roughly translates to a port whereby three rivers meet.
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