Minyak Beku beach is located about 8km from Batu Pahat town. From the North South Expressway (NSE), take the Yong Peng exit (Interchange 241), passing through Tongkang Pecah to Batu Pahat town (about 28km). From Batu Pahat, you can catch a taxi to Minyak Beku beach.
Minyak Beku Beach
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Minyak Beku may not be very suited for swimming, but for fishing enthusiasts, you will do well visiting this beach."
History has it that Minyak Beku was founded by Daeng Ahmad, a distant descendant of Bugis royalty, in 1811, under the rule of Dato' Temenggung Abdul Rahman Sri Maharaja Johor who wished for a settlement to be created in the west coast of Johor. It is said that in the area that was opened up for this settlement, there stood a tall keruing tree which eked out a yellow sap that coagulates easily, thus the name Minyak Beku (literally translated to 'coagulated oil').
Although Minyak Beku beach is not suitable for swimming, is a nice ground for fishing and to enjoy the cool air. There is an old fishing village nearby, as well as a disused quarry that offers an interesting glimpse of stone or sand processing. It is also said that Minyak Beku is a good place to go if you fancy doing some relaxing fishing. The nearby Orang Asli Settlement and the Segenting Chinese fishing village makes for an interesting visit.
This beach lies in a quaint little village called Punggor. Though not particularly suitable for swimming, it offers a serene environment for those who seek a place to relax.
