Kota Tinggi is a town in the state of Johor of Malaysia, located around 42 kilometers north-east of Johor Bahru, on the road to Mersing. Hometown of Mursyid Mohamad. Kota Tinggi can also be reached by ferry from Changi terminal in Singapore where tourists need to pass through the immigration check point at Tanjung Belungkur ferry terminal before their arrival. Kota Tinggi is also the name of the district, Kota Tinggi District, where the town is situated.
Kuala Sedili or Tanjung Sedili, a small fishing town located 37 km north-east of Kota Tinggi town, is the second largest fishing port in east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
The small town of Sungai Rengit is about 70 km from Kota Tinggi. The largest bauxite mine in the world is located at Teluk Ramunia, south-east of Kota Tinggi.
Read more about Kota Tinggi: Administration, Tourism, 2007 Kota Tinggi Flood History