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Agriculture is the main contributor of Segamat's economy, contributing about 61.8% of the total employment in 1991. The second economic contributor is manufacturing sector, with 13.1% of total work force in 1995. This is followed by the government service sector, with 12.2% of total work force in the same year.

 

Segamat is well-linked by both federal and state road networks. The Federal Route is the main north-south trunk road, which is connected to the main national expressway, the North-South Expressway (southern route), via EXIT 227 (Simpang Ampat Interchange) and EXIT 243 (Yong Peng South Interchange); both exits are located outside from the Segamat District.

 

The Federal Route link Segamat with the southwestern towns and cities such as Tangkak, Malacca City, Muar and Batu Pahat. It is also linked to the North-South Expressway Southern Route via EXIT 235 Tangkak Interchange. Meanwhile, the Tun Razak Highway route links Segamat with Kuantan and the east-coastal states.

There are three main intercity bus lines that serve the Segamat District:-

Taman Bunga Batu Hampar (Rock Garden) - The Rock Garden is the main recreational park in Segamat. It also houses the official residence of the District Officer of Segamat and also the Istana Hinggap, Johor royal retreat.

Bendahara Tepok Tomb - The tomb of the final Bendahara of Sultanate of Malacca is located at Kampung Lubok Batu, about 2 km from Segamat town center via Federal Route 23. 

Universiti Teknologi Mara Kampus Johor - Located about 8 kilometres or 10 minutes drive from Bandar Segamat, UiTM Kampus Johor are major in Business and Accounting learning in Diploma and Degree level. Surrounded by a green landscape and rubber trees, this campus is a suitable place to study and enjoy a life in "kampung style".

Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman - The Johor Branch Campus in Segamat began operations on 18 May 1998. Located at the south of Segamat, the College is approximately 10 to 15 minutes drive from the town. Centred on an impressive 50-acre (200,000 m2) campus space, and surrounded by lush greenery and landscaped gardens, the College is equipped with every facility and recreational amenity for the most conducive study environment around.

Kolej Komuniti Segamat - Located about 7 kilometres drive from Bandar Segamat, began operation on June 2001. Located at Bandar Putra IOI Segamat.

Segamat has a collection of local legends and folk stories, where some of them describe the name origins of several places in Segamat. Sadly, most of the stories are at risk of extinction due to the influence of fantasy elements in many of the stories, creating doubts and confusion among the residents of Segamat. As a result, many of the residents of Segamat have forgotten most of them, even among older generations.