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The Segamat District (Malay: Daerah Segamat) or simply Segamat is a district in the Malaysianstate 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.
It is believed that 'Segamat' is derived from the Malay phrase 'segar amat', which literally translates as 'very refreshing'.[3] According to the local folklore, the phrase was uttered by Bendahara Tepok, the last Bendahara (Prime Minister) of the Sultanate of Malacca upon bathing and drinking the water from the Segamat River.[4]
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.[5]
Administrative divisions
The district is divided into 11 subdistricts or mukims. Each mukim is administered by a headman or penghulu.[5]
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
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 mukimBuloh Kasap, Gemas, Gemereh, Jabi, Jementah, Pagoh, Sermin and Sungai Segamat with a total administrative area of 129km2 (50sqmi).
Labis District Council administers the southwestern half of the district covering mukimBekok, Chaah and Labis, with a total administrative area of 122km2 (47sqmi).[5]
The annual population growth of Segamat District between 2010 and 2015 was 0.66%.[7]
Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats
List of Segamat district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)
Parliament
Seat Name
Member of Parliament
Party
P140
Segamat
Yuneswaran Ramaraj
Pakatan Harapan (PKR)
P141
Sekijang
Zaliha Mustafa
Pakatan Harapan (PKR)
P142
Labis
Pang Hock Liong
Pakatan Harapan (DAP)
List of Segamat district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN))
Parliament
State
Seat Name
State Assemblyman
Party
P140
N01
Buloh Kasap
Zahari Kasip
Barisan Nasional (UMNO)
N02
Jementah
Ng Kor Sim
Pakatan Harapan (DAP)
P141
N03
Pemanis
Anuar Abd Manap
Barisan Nasional (UMNO)
N04
Kemelah
Saraswathy Nallathanby
Barisan Nasional (MIC)
P142
N05
Tenang
Haslinda Salleh
Barisan Nasional (UMNO)
N06
Bekok
Tan Chong
Barisan Nasional (MCA)
Economy
The main economy activities in the district are agriculture, agritourism, ecotourism and light manufacturing.[8] Main agriculture produces are palm oil and rubber.[9]
Segamat also has two community colleges in Bandar Putra IOI, about 7 kilometers from the town center,[10] and Batu Anam, about 16 kilometers from the town center.
Primary and secondary education
As of November 2025, there are about 85 primary schools and 26 secondary schools under the administration of Segamat District Education Office.[11]
Some of the notable primary schools include SK Kampong Jawa, SK Bukit Hampar, SK Bandar Putra, and SK Canossian Convent. As for the secondary schools, some notable mentions 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.
Segamat Square (Malay: Dataran Segamat) - The square was constructed in 1996 as the main venue for Johor's state-level celebration of the Malaysian National Day. In 2005, when Segamat was once again chosen as the state-level host, the area was renovated. It also houses the clock tower and a durian replica that serves as a landmark of Segamat. However, in recent years, the replica has been removed.
Johor Crown Monument at the Rock Garden
Rock Garden(Taman Bunga Batu Hampar) - The Rock Garden is the main recreational park in Segamat. It also houses the official residence of the District Officer of Segamat and the Shooting Box (Istana Hinggap), Johor royal retreat.[13]
(Old) Iron Railway Bridge(Jambatan Keretapi Besi (Lama)) - Built in the early 20th century, the bridge was inaugurated together with the Johor State Railways (JSR) service in 1909.[14] Due to the construction of the Gemas-Johor Bahru electrification and double tracking project (EDTP), the bridge is no longer in use, allowing it to be upgraded and refurbished into a tourist spot.
Bendahara Tepok Tomb(Makam Bendahara Tepok) - The tomb of the final Bendahara of Sultanate of Malacca located at Kampung Lubok Batu, about 2km from Segamat town center via Federal Route 23.
Buloh Kasap Bridge(Jambatan Buloh Kasap) - Opened in 1938, it is also known as the Broken Bridge (Jambatan Putus) after parts of its span were destroyed by the Allied soldiers during World War II to stop the Japanese soldiers from moving forward to Singapore.
Sungai Bantang Forest Eco Park(Taman Eko Rimba Sungai Bantang) - Located almost 63 kilometers from the town center, it lies within the Labis Reserved Forest, a lowland dipterocarp area containing many trees from the legume family and massive strangler fig plants.[15] Some of the main highlights include a waterfall, campsites, and jungle trekking trails.
Labis Hot Spring(Pusat Rekreasi Air Panas Labis) - The recreation center is located 35 kilometers from the town center. The amenities include open and covered pools, jacuzzi units, and an outdoor fitness gym.[16]
St. Philip's Church(Gereja St. Philip) - This is the oldest church in the town and features a Romanesque design from 1924.
Segamat Intergrated Terminal (Terminal Bersepadu Segamat), formerly known as the Public Transportation Terminal (Terminal Pengangkutan Awam), is the hub for the district's local transit and intercity routes. These include the Muafakat Johor free bus services, as well as express services provided by private bus operators such as KKKL, MARA Liner, and Sanwa Express.
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