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Layang-Layang, Johor

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Layang-Layang is a town in Kluang District, Johor, Malaysia. It is situated within the parliamentary constituency of Simpang Renggam.

It is located approximately 72 km north of Johor Bahru and 32 km south of Kluang.

It was developed in the early 20th century and became one of the Chinese new villages during the military conflict between Malayan Communists and the Britain colonial government.

Etymology

Layang-layang is the Malay word for "kite".

Transportation

Layang-Layang is served by the Layang-Layang railway station.

State of Johor
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Administrative
divisions
City councils
(Majlis Bandaraya)
Johor Bahru
(part of Johor Bahru district)
Iskandar Puteri
(part of Johor Bahru district)
Pasir Gudang
(part of Johor Bahru district)
Municipal councils
(Majlis Perbandaran)
Muar
(Muar district)
Batu Pahat
(Batu Pahat district)
Kluang
(Kluang district)
Kulai
(Kulai district)
Segamat
(Segamat district)
Pengerang
(Kota Tinggi district)
Pontian
District councils
(Majlis Daerah)
Kota Tinggi
Mersing
Tangkak
Labis
(Segamat district)
Yong Peng
(Batu Pahat district)
Simpang Renggam
(Kluang district)

1°49′N 103°29′E / 1.817°N 103.483°E / 1.817; 103.483


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