Masai, Johor

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Masai is a town located in east Johor Bahru District and is considered to be the oldest part of Johor Bahru. It is located approximately 25 kilometres from the Johor Bahru city centre. Masai is located on route J10 which leads to Kong Kong, a fishing village along Johor River.

Many old, pre-war buildings are still well preserved. Masai, like many of the towns in the Johor Bahru district, caters to the rural population of farmers and rubber plantation workers throughout the early and mid 20th century.

Masai was notorious in the 1970s as an emporium for cheap, smuggled electronics and consumer goods. Due to its proximity to Pasir Gudang, its shops now cater to retail shoppers from Pasir Gudang as well as from the rapidly growing population of nearby housing estates such as Kota Masai, Bandar Seri Alam, Taman Rinting, Taman Megah Ria, Nusa Damai, Taman Scientex, Kota Puteri and Taman Bukit Dahlia.

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Coordinates: 1°29′N, 103°53′E