The Muar River () is a river which flows through the states of Johor, Negeri Sembilan and Pahang in Malaysia. The river also flows through Muar town. History The Muar River formed part of the Penarikan, an ancient overland trade route, which was a short-cut from the west to the east coast of the Malay Peninsula. Course The source of the Muar River is located in Talang, Kuala Pilah District, Negeri Sembilan, deep in the Titiwangsa Range. It was impounded by the Talang Dam, becoming Talang Lake, to meet the needs of water supply in Kuala Pilah and the entire state. From the dam, the river then flows south into the town centre and Juasseh within the same district, the west side of Bahau and Rompin in Jempol District and Pasir Besar in Tampin District, and flows all the way into the border with Johor. The Johorean portion starts from FELDA Palong Timur to Buloh Kasap (both in Segamat District). Its course then shift westwards, subsequently demarcating the border between Tangkak and Muar Districts. The Muar River is an excellent example of a meander in the last 12 miles of its length before entering the sea. The river is bridged by two bridges in Muar town. The old bridge, Sultan Ismail Bridge, was built in 1967 to replace the ferry service. An auxiliary bridge, the Muar Second Bridge, was completed in 2005, connecting Parit Bunga on the Tangkak side with the eastern outskirts of Muar town. Further upstream, there are many minor bridges along the river in Pagoh, Segamat and Negeri Sembilan. Attractions along the river One of the attractions of the Muar River is Taman Tanjung Emas, the Muar town's recreational park, which is located at the estuary of the Muar River. It is outlined by a picturesque esplanade overlooking the scenic river. Oyster catchers can be seen daily at low tide collecting oysters for making o-chien at the local food stalls. The park also houses a nine-hole golf course, which is much visited during the weekends. Tanjung Emas is also houses the main jetty of Muar River Cruise, where tourists will embark a trip along the river on a passenger boat. The river cruise operates every weekend, school and public holidays, except Wednesdays. There are two Jamek Mosques along the Muar River. The older Sultan Ibrahim Jamek Mosque, which was built in 1927, has been a major landmark