Segamat District

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Segamat District
Flag of Malaysia.svg District of Malaysia
Daerah Segamat
Other transcription(s)
 •  Jawi سڬامت‎
 •  Chinese 昔加末县
 •  Tamil சிகாமட்
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Flag
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Coat of arms
Segamat highlighted in Johor, Malaysia.svg
Location of Segamat District in Johor
Segamat District
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Segamat District
Location of Segamat District in Malaysia
Coordinates: 2°30′N102°55′E / 2.500°N 102.917°E / 2.500; 102.917
Country Flag of Malaysia 23px.svg  Malaysia
State Flag of Johor.svg  Johor
Seat Segamat
Local area government(s) Segamat Municipal Council
(North)
Labis District Council
(South)
Government
 • District officerHaji Nasri Bin Md Ali
Area
[1]
 • Total2,807.29 km2 (1,083.90 sq mi)
Population
 (2010) [2]
 • Total179,342
 • Density64/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+8 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+8 (Not observed)
Postcode
85xxx
865xx (Bekok)
734xx (Gemas Baru, Batu Anam*)
Calling code +6-07
+6-06 (Batu Anam*)
Vehicle registration plates J (*Felda Palong Timur, a rural Felda settlement in Batu Anam)

The Segamat District (Malay : Daerah Segamat) or simply Segamat is a district in the Malaysian state of Johor. Segamat is also the name of the district's primary town. Segamat district is one of the three landlocked districts in Johor, the other being Kluang and Kulai.

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Etymology

It is believed that 'Segamat' is derived from the Malay phrase 'segar amat', which literally translates as 'very refreshing'.[ citation needed ] According to the local folklore, the phrase was uttered by a Bendahara during the Sultanate of Malacca upon drinking the water from the Segamat River.[ citation needed ]

Geography

The district is located in the northernmost part of Johor. It borders the state of Negeri Sembilan (Tampin and Jempol districts) to the northwest, the state of Pahang (Bera and Rompin districts) to the northeast, the district of Mersing to the east, the district of Kluang to the southeast, the district of Batu Pahat to the southwest and the districts of Muar and Tangkak to the west.

Segamat is the primary town in the district. Other towns, as well as villages and residential areas include:

There are three main rivers which flow through the district, namely the Batu Pahat River (as Simpang Kiri River), Endau River and Muar River. Other rivers include Bekok River, Chodan River, Kenawar or Genuang River, Batang Lesong River, Bongor River, Emas River, Gemas River, Jasin River, Jementah River, Labis River, Legeh River, Mempedak River, Merlimau River, Mutan River, Palong River, Paya Mengkuang River, Penarah River, Rengit River, Segamat River, Kapeh River, Selai River, Semerong River, Senarut Hilir River, Spang Loi River and Tatat River. [3]

Administrative divisions

Map of Segamat District, Johor.svg

The district is divided into 11 subdistricts or mukims. Each mukim is administered by a headman or penghulu. [3]

Mukim Sungai Segamat is the most populous mukim in Segamat District with a population of 48,512 people. The highest population density is in Mukim Gemereh, followed by Mukim Sungai Segamat with over 200+ residents per square km. The lowest population density is in Mukim Bekok with about 50 residents per square km.

Government

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Segamat District and Land Office

The Segamat district is divided by two municipal administratives namely Segamat Municipal Council based at Segamat Town and Labis District Council seated at Labis Town.

Segamat Municipal Council administers the northwestern half of the district covering mukim Buloh Kasap, Gemas, Gemereh, Jabi, Jementah, Pagoh, Sermin and Sungai Segamat with a total administrative area of 129 km2 (50 sq mi).

Labis District Council administers the southwestern half of the district covering mukim Bekok, Chaah and Labis, with a total administrative area of 122 km2 (47 sq mi). [3]

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1991 177,561—    
2000 177,916+0.2%
2010 182,985+2.8%
2020 197,762+8.1%
Source: [4]

The annual population growth of Segamat District between 2010 and 2015 was 0.66%. [5]

Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats

List of Segamat district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)

ParliamentSeat NameMember of ParliamentParty
P140SegamatYuneswaran RamarajPakatan Harapan (PKR)
P141SekijangZaliha MustafaPakatan Harapan (PKR)
P142LabisPang Hock LiongPakatan Harapan (DAP)

List of Segamat district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri)

ParliamentStateSeat NameState AssemblymanParty
P140N01Buloh KasapZahari KasipBarisan Nasional (UMNO)
P140N02JementahNg Kor SimPakatan Harapan (DAP)
P141N03PemanisAnuar Abd ManapBarisan Nasional (UMNO)
P141N04KemelahSaraswathy NallathanbyBarisan Nasional (MIC)
P142N05TenangHaslinda SallehBarisan Nasional (UMNO)
P142N06BekokTan ChongBarisan Nasional (MCA)

Economy

The main economy activities in the district are agriculture, agritourism, ecotourism and light manufacturing. [6] Main agriculture produces are palm oil and rubber. [7]

Education

Tertiary education

The district is home to two institutions: the Johor branch of the Universiti Teknologi Mara which is located about 8 kilometres or a 10-minute drive from the town; and the Johor campus of the Tunku Abdul Rahman University College where peoples called TAR UC (previously known as KTAR) which began operating on 18 May 1998, located at an approximate 10-to-15 minutes driving distance south from the town. There is also a community college named Kolej Komuniti Segamat located at Bandar Putra IOI Segamat, a 7-kilometres drive from town, [8] that began its operations in June 2001.

Primary and secondary education

There are about 18 primary schools in the district. On the other hand, there are 19 secondary schools within the Segamat township. Some of those notable secondary schools include SMK Dato' Bentara Dalam, SMK Agama Segamat, SMK Seri Kenangan Batu Anam, SMK Bekok, Sekolah Menengah Seg Hwa, Segamat High School and SMK Canossian Convent. While for primary school, some notable school include SK Kampong Jawa, SK Bukit Hampar, SK Bandar Putra and SK Canossion Convent.

Tourist attractions

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Segamat Square

Transportation

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Segamat Public Transportation Terminal

Rail

Segamat district is served by the state rail network KTM with Batu Anam, Bekok, Genuang, Labis, Segamat and Tenang Stations.

Ports

The district houses the Segamat Inland Port. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "Profil Daerah". Archived from the original on 11 June 2016.
  2. ↑ "Population Distribution and Basic Demographic Characteristics, 2010" (PDF). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
  3. 1 2 3 Sagamat Profil water.gov.my [ dead link ]
  4. ↑ "Key Findings of Population and Housing Census of Malaysia 2020" (pdf) (in Malay and English). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. ISBN   978-967-2000-85-3.
  5. ↑ Handbook johor.gov.my
  6. ↑ "Muafakat ke Arah #Johor Berkemajuan" (PDF). Muafakat Johor (in Malay). Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  7. ↑ "Profil Daerah". Portal Rasmi Pentadbiran Tanah Johor (in Malay). Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  8. ↑ "Kolej Komuniti Segamat". Archived from the original on 14 January 2008.
  9. ↑ Shooting Box, Segamat. Kemahkotaan DYMM Sultan Johor
  10. ↑ "Jabatan Perancangan Bandar dan Desa Negeri Johor" (PDF). Plan Malaysia @ Johor (in Malay). Retrieved 26 March 2018.
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