TANGKAK JOHOR

SIVAMALAR A/P THIAGARAJAN

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HISTORY OF TANGKAK Tangkak is a district capital of Ledang, in the state of

Johor, Malaysia.

It lies close to the neighbourin to Jasin town and district of the state and about half an hour drive from Melaka city centre.

The town is nicknamed "Fabric Town" or "Syurga Kain" in honor of its many cloth shops.

It is also well known as Gunung Ledang (Mount Ophir), which is the highest mountain in Johor, just 17 km away from the town centre of Tangkak.

The mountain is clearly visible from any part of Tangkak.

Tangkak is located north of the state of Johore and is the second largest town formerly in the district of Muar. Founded in the year 1901 at the foot of Mt. Ophir (1276m high) and was under the direct control of Muar district then. In the year 1946, the local council was established and was governed by the Assistant District Officer who in turn reported to the Muar District Office in those days. According to hearsay, the word Tangkak came from the word MERANGKAK. It was believed that Long Mahmud had led 7 brothers from the Riau Province to start the first settlement that is now known as Tangkak. These 7 brothers had sailed from Riau Province and sailing along the Kesang River finally arrived at Tangkak River. They saw the flat land and decided to stay put at the place. Unfortunately they had difficulties getting up the river bank as their legs got stuck at the slippery river mud. They had to use the roots of trees to help them to get on land. When other settlers asked them the name of the place, they will answer TANG MERANGKAK TU. Over a period of time, it was shortened to TANGKAK, the name we all know today. Tangkak has an extensive network of roads including proximity to the North-South Expressway and a police organization that would soon be upgraded as a Police District Headquarter. The town is served by the Tangkak District Hospital which offers assistance to many highway mishaps and numerous primary health centres.

TANGKAK HOTEL

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Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru is located in the heart of the central business district of Johor Bahru in Malaysia's southern gateway. Endau-Rompin National Park is just 1 kilometre away from the hotel.

KSL Resort is situated in Taman Century in the heart of Johor Bahru, three kilometres to the causeway and the central business district. Visitors check out the Old Chinese Temple or watch sporting events at Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium during free time.

FAMOUS FOODS IN TANGKAK

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