Alor Gajah is a town and district seat of Alor Gajah District in the Malaysian state of Malacca. It is governed by Alor Gajah Municipal Council (Malay: Majlis Perbandaran Alor Gajah), which was formerly known as Alor Gajah District Council (Malay: Majlis Daerah Alor Gajah) from 1 July 1978 until 1 May 2003.
Etymology
Alor Gajah used to be one of the forest areas believed to be the routes (Malay: alor) for wild elephants (Malay: gajah).
Economy
Julie's, a prominent biscuits manufacturer, is based in Alor Gajah. In addition, Alor Gajah is home to Honda's Malaysian assembly plant.
Infrastructures
Education
- Alor Gajah Foundation College of Technology (KT-YAGA; Malay: Kolej Teknologi Yayasan Alor Gajah)
- MARA University of Technology (UiTM), Alor Gajah campus
- University College of Agroscience Malaysia (UCAM)
Healthcare
Transportation hubs
- AG Sentral Bus Terminal
- Masjid Tanah Sentral
- Pulau Sebang Bus and Taxi Terminal
- Pulau Sebang/Tampin railway station
Tourist attractions
- Alor Gajah British Graveyard
- Alor Gajah Square - A town square which features a large bronze sculpture of a kris (dagger).
- A Famosa Resort
- Freeport A'Famosa Outlet Village
- Cherana Putih Hot Springs
- Gadek Hot Springs
- Tomb of Dol Said
Transportation
By road
Alor Gajah is served by Federal Routes 19 and 61, as well as State Routes M8 and M17.
By rail
Alor Gajah town is not served by KTM's West Coast Line. However, the nearest train station is located in Pulau Sebang on the state border with Negeri Sembilan, which is approximately 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) north of the town.