The battle was called Battle of Sungai Paneh, which was the most glorious Malay victory since they were defeated in Malacca. In 1564, the sultan of Aceh, Alauddin al-Qahar, defeated Aru and expulsed the Johoreans from Aru.
The Battle of Sungai Paneh was considered the greatest Malay victory post their loss at Malacca. In 1564, Sultan Alauddin al-Qahar of Aceh triumphed over Aru and drove out the Johorean forces from Aru.