Segamat
Segamat is a town located in Segamat District, Johor, Malaysia.
Get in
[edit]By road
[edit]Segamat is easily accessible via a network of roads. From the Expressway E2, exit the expressway via either Exit 227 Simpang Ampat (from north) or Exit 242 Yong Peng Selatan (from south) before proceeding via Federal Route 1.
For those from east coastal states such as Terengganu, Pahang and Kelantan, you can use the Federal Route 12. Segamat is also accessible for those from southwestern towns and cities such as Muar, Batu Pahat and Melaka via Federal Route 23.
By bus
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- Yow Hoe Bus
- North West Johore Bus
- KKKL Express Malaysia
- Transnasional Express tel: JB 07-224 5182 or 223 7204
- Cepat Express tel: JB 07-224 7453, Segamat 07-9315260
- Damai Express
- Handal Indah tel: JB 07-224 2244 or 227 8514
- S & S International Express tel: JB 07-222 6246
- Hasry Express tel: JB 07-223 5355 or 221 5339
- Causeway Link Express tel: JB 07-224 2244 or 227 8514
- SE Express
By train
[edit]- KTM
Get around
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Map of Segamat
By bus
[edit]- Take SE-001 Muafakat Bus from Segamat Terminal to go around Segamat Town.
- Take SE-002 Muafakat Bus from Segamat Terminal to go to Buloh Kasap.
- Take SE-003 Muafakat Bus from Segamat Terminal to go to Jementah.
See
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- Kampong Sri Dagang or Sri Dagang Village
- 1 Kapeh River Recreational Park (Taman Rekreasi Sungai Kapeh). Park
- 2 Rock Garden (Taman Bunga Batu Hampar). At the centre of Segamat town. The residential palace for the royal family of Johor and the official residence of the Segamat district officer are placed here.
- 3 Segamat Square (Dataran Segamat), Jalan Omar, Kampung Gubah. Public square. The celebration of Johor state-level Malaysia's national day is held here if Segamat is selected to host the event that year.
- 4 TLG Createkan Park, Bandar Putra. Park.
Do
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- Jungle trekking at Bantang River Recreational Forest
- 1 Hawk Skydive, Segamat Airstrip, Jalan Sawi, Taman Tan Leng Ann, ☏ +60133467968, admin@skydivemalaysia.my. Sky diving.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Billion Shopping Centre Segamat, 27 Jalan Ros, Bandar Seberang, Segamat. 10:00-22:00 daily. Shopping mall.
- 2 Econsave Segamat, No. 25-39, Jalan Syed Abdul Kadir, ☏ +60379317622. 9AM-10:30PM. Supermarket.
- 3 Segamat Central (1 Segamat), Jalan Station, Kampung Chabong. Shopping mall.
- 4 Segamat Town Public Market (Pasar Awam Bandar Segamat), Jalan Pasar. Public market.
- 5 U Sentral Segamat, Jalan Utama 3/2, Taman Bandar Utama. Shopping mall.
Eat
[edit]- Segamat durian (seasonal), found on roadside fruit stalls
Budget
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- Mi Hun Ge (Soup/ Dry flour), 19, Jalan Nagasari 1
- Chinese Roti Canai, Kampung Tengah. Location: 2°31'53.70"N ; 102°49'36.93"E
- Cheong Yik Kee Wantan Mee, 12 Jalan Salim, Kg. Abdullah
- Warung Kg Jawa, Jalan Medoi (Soto Mee/Nasi, Tempe)
- Warung Usop Ketong, Jalan Muar (Mee Rebus)
- Kopitiam Zao Chen, 75, Jln Nagasari 14, Segamat Baru (Variety Breakfast & Tea Time)
- Ho Peng, beside Holland Village (shop) business hour 3AM-10:30AM
- Holland Village, behind Bank Mualamat (before giant hypermart from north)
- Happyland Right hand side from the second bridge
- Newturn Hidden, but ask any local, they will know. Famous stall is Ah Lan's budget noodle soup.
- Greenland Mostly operated and frequened by older people - there are a variety of food choices
- Hailam Kia despite the dirty looking exterior, they make the best tea and ying yang (coffee + tea) in town. Great roti toast + butter and kaya. Try the half boiled eggs - they are heavenly. Located near UpWell Shopping center (the row of shops on the right hand side of main door of the shopping place), the coffee shop is next door to a book store
- Lap Cheong from Lap Chong Auntie Yummilicious home made lap cheong with very little fat. Unfortunately, one needs to be lucky as she make rounds in coffee shops during the day (sometimes nights) as she does not own a shop. She drives a van.
- Paya Pulai Mamak Burger opposite a row of shops in Taman Pelangi.
- Mamak stall beside Merrybrown fastfood famous for maggie goreng, mee goreng, etc.
- Cau Zhou Bah Kut Teh second bridge segamat corner drive straight, its on your left (corner shop)
- Kuantan Highway mamak stall before traffic light of taman yayasan (right hand side frm JB), corner stall near a mall like restaurant. Famous for roti planta gula.
- 1 Greenland Tea House, 3A Jalan Samsu, Kampung Abdullah. Hawker center.
- 2 Hock Key Restaurant (Restoran Hock Key), 21, Jalan Putra 1/2, Bandar Putra. Hawker center.
Mid-range
[edit]- Restoran Haliza, Jalan Aji (Tosei, Capati, Murtabak, Nasi Beriani-Kambing, ayam, daging)
- Restoran Seri Manis, Jalan Buloh Kasap (Satay, Otak-otak, Seafood, dll)
- Restoran Asalihin, Jalan Sia Her Yam (Semua masakan)
- No signature restaurant, near upwell supermart (along Li Chi Primary School Rd), famous dishes such as nestum sotong (squid), lemon honey chicken. Business hour 7PM-11PM. Book in advance will guarantee a table.
- Xin Waan Fish Head Restaurant, Chinese restaurant located at Jalan Nagasari 14, Bandar Segamat Baru (opposite of Masjid, near Chinese Guan Ti Temple and Indian temple). Famous dishes Fish Head Steamboat. Booking available.
Drink
[edit]- Kedai Kopi Teng Li - Coffee shop with home-made kaya. It's located at Segamat Baru.
- Nan Yang Coffee Shop - Don't miss the local coffee and toasted bread filled with butter and kaya (coconut-egg jam) if you visit to this Chinese cafe located at the center of Segamat old town. But the lady boss was unfriendly
- Old Taste Kopitiam- The best Ipoh white coffee in town.
- Nam Kwang Open Air Coffee shop, Jalan mentol , Segamat.. A more than 60-year-old coffee shop which is famous by its cool and all-time favorite drinks. Located at old town of Segamat. Laksa in the morning and you can find local rojak and Chinese nasi lemak at night time.
- Kampung Cafe, 313A, Jalan Aziz Kampung Abdullah, ☏ +60 79310463. 09:00-01:00.
Sleep
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Budget
[edit]- ID Hotel, No. 1 & 2, Jalan Susur Utama 2/1,Taman Utama, ☏ +60 7-9333112, idhotel@ymail.com. Check-in: 2pm, check-out: noon.
- ID Hotel Yayasan, 24,25,26, Jalan PKY 1, Pusat Komersial Yayasan, ☏ +60 7-9063282, idhotelyy@yahoo.com. Check-in: 2pm, check-out: noon.
- Mandarin Inn, 99-101, Jalan Genuang, ☏ +60 7-9317966, fax: +60 7-9311393. Facilities: hairdressing/beauty salon, laundry, mailing/courier service, 24 hrs room service, 24 hrs security. Minimum rate - RM 36.
- Segamat Hotel, 14-18, Jalan Salim, ☏ +60 7-931 2919, fax: +60 7-932 3919.
- Silver Inn Hotel, 11, Jalan Ros, ☏ +60 7-931 2211.
- Station Inn Hotel, Jalan Genuang Perdan, ☏ + 07-943 6633.
- 1 H Hotel, No. 21, Jalan putra 1/2, Bandar IOI, ☏ +6079436868. Budget hotel.
Mid-range
[edit]- Golden Lake Hotel Sdn. Bhd., No. 3975 & 3976, Susur 1, Jalan Syed Abdul Kadi, ☏ +60 7 932-8881. Air-conditioned, fully carpeted rooms with attached bathroom. Flat screen LCD TV. 24 hours reception, telephone and message service. Free internet service, coffee, tea, parking. Room service. Laundry Service 24/7. CCTV security surveillance Standard room RM88, superior/deluxe rooms and suites RM108-188.
- Neo Pegasus Hotel Segamat, 128, Jalan Genuang, ☏ +60 79312128.
- Pine Classic Inn, 30 & 30A, Jalan Genuang, ☏ +60 7-9323009, fax: +60 7-9323011. Location: 2°30'18.04"N ; 102°49'5.27"E
- Villa Hotel, 26, Jalan Ros, ☏ +60 7-9328188, villasgt@tm.net.my. Location: 2°30'13.60"N ; 102°49'15.84"E
- VIP Hotel (previously known as Hotel Sri Pelangi), Wisma Chew Ann Ting, Batu 1, Jalan Buloh Kasap, ☏ +60 7-9312101, fax: +60 7-9312106. Location: 2°31'26.16"N ; 102°48'20.02"E
Go next
[edit]- Gunung Ledang - Located about 30 km from Muar town, Gunung Ledang (formerly Mt Ophir) is well known for the Legend of Gunung Ledang story of the mystique Puteri Gunung Ledang, entwined with its mysterious tales of supernatural encounters among the locals besides its beautiful natural attraction. Standing at 1,267m, Gunung Ledang is Johor's highest mountain and it can be accessed both from Johor (Sagil) and Melaka (Asahan). There are nice camping sites by the side of waterfall at the mountain foot and those who are adventurous can take up the challenges to climb to the peak of the mountain. The journey to the top will take approximately five hours through the dense but scenery virgin jungle. There are 2 options of access to the mountain top and mountain foot lodgings available by 2 different managements namely; Gunung Ledang Resort and Taman Hutan Lagenda-Taman Negara Gunung Ledang. Gunung Ledang can be reached by buses that run between Tangkak and Segamat by getting off at Sagil. Its best to arrive at Gunung Ledang during daylight hours, stay overnight and start the hike early next morning.