Segamat is a town and district located in the north of the state of
Johor in
Malaysia, bordering two other states of Malaysia (
Negeri Sembilan on the west and
Pahang on the north). It is located roughly 172 kilometres from
Johor Bahru, the capital city of
Johor State. It is 95 km travel distance via
North-South Expressway from Johor Bahru to
Yong Peng. It is another 77 km via Federal Route 1. Strategically situated between
Kuala Lumpur,
Johor Bahru and
Singapore, Segamat is a fast-growing agricultural oil palm and rubber district, famous for its delicious
durians, and the recent slogan used to attract tourists to Segamat is
Selamat Datang ke Segamat - Tanah Raja Buah-buahan (Welcome to Segamat - The Land of King of Fruits). Segamat town is a typical medium size town with a blend of old and new cultures. A mere 45 minute drive from town offers a variety of hiking and swimming sites namely the famous
Gunung Ledang,
Air Panas Waterfall and
Bekok Waterfall which make an enjoyable weekend getaway.