Labis

Labis is a town in the Segamat district of northern Johor, located about 30 km east of Chaah and 25 km south of Bekok. It is the largest settlement in the eastern part of the Segamat district and serves as the local administrative and commercial centre for the surrounding palm oil and rubber estates. The town has a diverse population of Malays and Chinese, with a small old town of pre-war shophouses that has preserved some character. Labis is known for its hot springs, which attract local visitors, and as a stop on the KTM railway line. It is one of the gateways for approaching the Endau-Rompin National Park from the southwest.

By Plane

Senai International Airport (JHB IATA) is about 140 km south (2.5 hours by taxi, RM160–190).

By Train

Labis Railway Station is on the KTM West Coast Line. KOMUTER trains from Johor Bahru and Gemas stop here (request stop).

By Car / Road

From Johor Bahru, take the North-South Expressway (E2) north to the Segamat exit, then Route 1 towards Chaah, then east to Labis. About 2.5 hours. The road is sealed. Buses from Segamat connect to Labis (45 min).

Labis town centre is compact and walkable. The hot springs are a short drive from town — Grab or taxi can take you there.

• Kolam Air Panas Labis (Labis Hot Springs) — Natural hot springs about 5 km from town with developed tiled pools for soaking. A popular local picnic spot with basic facilities. Entry RM2.

• Labis Railway Station — A small rural station serving the KTM line, with traditional architecture.

• Labis Old Town — Pre-war Chinese shophouses along the main street, some with original timber shutters.

• Labis Waterfall (Air Terjun Labis) — A small waterfall about 10 km from town, accessible by car and a short 10-minute walk through secondary forest.

• Soak at the hot springs — The main local attraction; the water is rich in minerals and warm year-round.

• Hike to Labis Waterfall — A short jungle walk to a waterfall with a small pool for swimming. Best after rainfall.

• Explore the plantations — The rural roads through the palm oil estates make for pleasant cycling or photography.

• Night market (pasar malam) — Held on Friday evenings at the town square; local street food and clothes.

• Labis Town kopitiams — Several coffee shops along the main road serving breakfast staples — nasi lemak, kaya toast, half-boiled eggs, and coffee.
• Restoran Ah Tiang — Chinese restaurant popular for wanton mee and Hainanese chicken rice.
• Hot springs food stalls — Basic Malay food: goreng pisang, kuih, nasi campur, and satay on weekends.
• Labis Market food court — A small food court with several stalls for lunch.

Local kopitiams serve kopi-O, teh tarik, and Milo. Fresh coconut water is sold near the hot springs.

• Budget: Hotel Labis (from RM65/night) — basic but clean.
• Mid-range: Limited options — consider staying in Segamat (60 km west) which has more choices.

A small morning market sells local fruits (durian, rambutan, duku in season) and kuih. Basic sundries are available at grocery shops along the main road. For a wider selection, shop in Segamat (60 km west).

• Bekok — 25 km north. Gateway to Endau-Rompin National Park (Selai entrance).
• Chaah — 30 km west. Small railway town.
• Segamat — 60 km west. Larger town with Puteri Waterfall and amenities.
• Kluang — 100 km south. Heritage railway kopitiam and Gunung Lambak.
• Endau-Rompin National Park — 50 km north via Bekok. Ancient rainforest.