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.
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[edit] Infrastructure
Tangkak boasts a good network of roads and an efficient police system.
The town is served by the Tangkak District Hospital and numerous primary health centres. Tangkak District Hospital also serves as a teaching hospital for Melaka Manipal Medical College.
[edit] Travel
To visit Tangkak, just follow the North-South highway and exit at the Tangkak Tol and turn right. It is about 2 hours travel time from Kuala Lumpur and about half an hour drive from Melaka city centre.
[edit] 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.
Mentri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman said the new Ledang district would cover Tangkak town, Tangjung 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.
[edit] References
- Muar to say goodbye to Tangkak, The Star, November 20, 2006
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