Tangkak

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Tangkak is a town situated in the district of Muar in the state of Johor, Malaysia. It lies in close proximity to the neighbouring state of Melaka, especially to Jasin town and district of the state and about half an hour drive from Melaka city centre.

The town is popularly known amongst locals as Fabric Town or Syurga Kain. When one enters Tangkak, one can't help but notice the numerous cloth shops situated around the town.

It is also well-known as Gunung Ledang (Mount Ophir), which is the highest mountain in Johor, is just 17km away from the town centre of Tangkak. The mountain is clearly visible from any part of Tangkak and adds to the beauty of the town landscape.

Travel

To visit Tangkak, just follow the North-South highway and exit at the Tangkak Toll and turn right. It is about 2 hours travel time from Kuala Lumpur and about half an hour drive from Melaka city centre.

Developments

The sub-districts of Muar and Tangkak will be separated and each upgraded to a full-fledged district next year, but it won't be called Tangkak district.

Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman said the new Ledang district would cover Tangkak town, Tanjung Agas, Kesang, Sungai Mati, Serom, Sagil and Bukit Gambir.

“We are looking for a suitable site to build the administrative centre. When Ledang is a district, those from here can say they are from Ledang, not Muar,” he told reporters at the Ledang Umno Hari Raya gathering on November 18, 2006.

东甲，一个坐落于马来西亚柔佛州的小县。位于马六甲的边界，从东甲到马六甲的车程只需约30分钟。

此地以布店闻名。更因此而拥有“小布城”之称。大路两旁皆是一间间的布店。

此外，这里也有闻名遐迩的金山，即全柔最高的山，距离东甲市区仅17公里。在东甲的任何角落，金山的景色皆入眼眸。

想要来东甲，只需从南北大道(PLUS)在东甲站出来即可。从吉隆坡到达这里需约2个小时，而马六甲则半个小时。

最近刚升格为县的礼让县包括了东甲市Tangkak town,Tanjung Agas, Kesang, Sungai Mati, Serom, Sagil and Bukit Gambir.