They chose an area near river mainly for their water supply, communication and agricultural purpose.

To sustain life, they planted paddy and grew vegetables and fruit.

Almost 75% of the district area is flat plain, located not more than 50 meters above sea level.

List of Jasin district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat) List of Jasin district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri) Major businesses are mainly conducted by the Malays with a handful of Chinese, South Indians and Gujaratis.

The Gujaratis in Jasin are mainly furniture dealers and the Mavani family has a monopoly.

Because the district has been designated as a water catchment area, industrialization is restricted to around the towns of Jasin and Merlimau.

A large proportion of the land is used for the growing of rubber trees, oil palm and fruits.

Besides the hospital, other government healthcare facilities include There are about 19 schools in Jasin district.

The Malaysia Institute of Aviation Technology, part of the Universiti Kuala Lumpur, is also located in Jasin.

KM 69, Jalan Kolam Air, Mukim Chabau, 77100 Asahan, Malacca.