This locality also serves as an important marketplace and commercial centre, few examples are, Pasar Isnin-Khamis, Pasar Rabu, making it a hotspot for local farmers, street food hawkers and commercial businesses.

In recent years, the town has seen substantial growth due to the rapid expansion of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) and a few other higher education institutions.

Thus, Parit Raja observes rapid growth in economic and social quality development.

Taman Siswa Jaya is a mix residential and commercial just 1 kilometer from UTHM's main entrance and 1.5 km from downtown Parit Raja.

It is situated along the trunk road (KM20 Jalan Kluang) in between UTHM and Parit Raja town.