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uring the reign of the Johor-Riau-Lingga Sultanate which was centred in the old Johor, Kampung Tanjung Buai became the transit point for merchants for India, Arab countries and the Malay Archipelago. Due to its strategic location, most  merchants found it a suitable location to drop anchor. The cape that could be found at the end of the village protected the ships from strong winds.

It was said that Kampung Tanjung Buai used to be the garden for the king’s children then. They liked to play with the tree swing that could be found near the headland. Due to this location, the villagers decided to name their village as Kampung Tanjung Buai.