Kota Tinggi is one of the districts in the state of Johor, Malaysia. The city of Kota Tinggi is located at the mouth of the Johor River. The distance from Kota Tinggi is approximately 40 km from the city of Johor Bahru.
Kota Tinggi District, located on the southern east coast of the Peninsula, is the largest district in the State of Johor and covers an area of 3,500 square miles. There are 10 mukims in this district containing over 200,000 residents, comprising 26 traditional main villages, 117 network villages, 29 Felda settlement areas and 5 KEJORA new town areas.
Name History
The name Kota Tinggi also has its own history. Kota Tinggi is a name derived from its high terrain. According to history, the name Kota Tinggi was given by Sultan Mahmud because of its position which is higher than the river level.
Administration & Area
There are 4 important towns and cities around the Kota Tinggi District, namely Kota Tinggi Town which is the main administrative centre for the residents of this district, Sungai Rengit Town, Teluk Sengat Town and Sedili Besar Town. There are also several new towns that have been created by the Southeast Johor Development Authority (KEJORA), namely Bandar Penawar, Bandar Tenggara, Bandar Mas, Petri Jaya and Bandar Perani.
The electoral area of this district is divided into 3 parliamentary constituencies and 6 state assembly constituencies, namely the Kota Tinggi parliamentary constituency which consists of the Sedili and Johor Lama State Legislative Assembly areas. The Southeast parliamentary constituency which consists of the Panti and Pasir Raja State Legislative Assembly areas. While the Pengerang parliamentary constituency consists of the Penawar and Tanjung Surat State Legislative Assembly areas.
Population Economy
The occupations of the residents in the Kota Tinggi district are mainly as farmers (Felda settlers), farmers/breeders, fishermen, industrial workers and also public and private government employees. Due to the location of this district which is close to industrial zones such as Pasir Gudang and Senai, the focus of employment until now has been more focused on industry or manufacturing.
However, the main job as a settler is not left alone with the new approach planned by the government, especially Felda and Felcra. In the 9th Malaysia Plan, several specific projects for settler have been formulated such as systematic replanting of oil palm trees, integrated village industries and modern agriculture, which are expected to attract young people to venture into this field in the future.
Tourism & History
This district is famous for being a popular tourist destination not only in the State of Johor and Malaysia, but also in neighboring countries such as Singapore and Indonesia. This is where the history of the Johor Malay Sultanate began. It is related to the influence of the Malays of Melaka, Johor-Riau, Singapore and Linggi. The Johor River that flows through this city holds a lot of history from the Glorious Age of Old Johor. There are many former historical sites of the Old Johor Kingdom here such as the Old Tombs and Old Forts. Because this district is rich in historical heritage, Kota Tinggi is known as the "Historical Tourism District".
Interesting Places
Among the interesting places that can be visited if you visit Kota Tinggi is the Kota Tinggi waterfall which is located approximately 16 km from the city of Kota Tinggi. If you like the greenery of the forest, Kota Tinggi also has the Panti Recreational Forest. Apart from that, if you want to do climbing activities, Gunung Panti and Gunung Muntahak can be a battleground. Beautiful beaches also attract the presence of tourists. Among the beaches that can be visited are Desaru, Tanjung Balau, Batu Layar and Tanjung Sedili. Don't forget to visit the Kanaq indigenous village in Kampung Sungai Selangi which is unique in the world.
Kota Tinggi Waterfall
Hutan Lipur Panti
Gunung Panti
Tanjung Balau
Food
Kota Tinggi is also famous for its seafood dishes. In fact, in Kota Tinggi, Belangkas, especially its eggs, are now a favorite dish of various classes of people living in this city. The marine life, which resembles a military helmet, is also a favorite of the Johor Royal Family, especially the Crown Prince of Johor.