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Tangkak is a district
capital of Ledang, in the state of Johor,
Malaysia. It lies close 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
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 has
an extensive network of roads and a police system which soon would be
upgraded as a Police District Headquarters. 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.
Tangkak is
known for its beef noodles and chicken rice.
Sources:
Wikipedia
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