Labis

Labis is a town and a mukim (township) in Segamat District in northern Johor, Malaysia. A main trunk road that runs north-south Peninsular Malaysia passes through it, as well as the KTM railway line that connects it with the state's capital in the south, Johor Bahru.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Labis
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.image_skyline: Labis Town.jpg
Settlement.image_shield: The Seal of Labis District Council.png
Settlement.motto: Berkhidmat untuk Rakyat"Serve the People"(motto of Labis District Council)
Settlement.pushpin_map: Malaysia Johor#Malaysia
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: right
Settlement.pushpin_map_alt: Map showing location of Labis
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2

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History
Geography
Economy
Government and politics
Departments
Units
Administration areas (zones)
Education
Primary schools
Secondary schools
Demographics
Transportation
Public transportation
Car
See also
References
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==History== Labis started as a small village known as Kampung Paya Merah. The village got its name from a type of river grass which became the favorite food for river terrapins. In early 20th century, British officers came to the villages to survey for new areas to be developed in Segamat district.