Ayer Hitam is a rest town (Bandar persinggahan) in Johor, Malaysia. Johor (alt English spelling Johore, Jawi scriptجوهر is a state of Malaysia between 1°20"N and 2°35"N For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and Located just at the junction of route 1 and route 50, it is known for its many outlets selling pottery and other crafts. Federal Route 1 was the first federal road in Malaysia, and among the oldest federal roads in Malaysia having been constructed by the British government Federal route 50 is a federal road in Johor, Malaysia. The roads connects Batu Pahat in the west until Jemaluang in the east It also is one of the port for North-South Expressway. The North-South Expressway (NSE (Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan 南北大道 வடக்கு - தெற்கு நெடுஞ்சாலை is the longest expressway in Malaysia

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Before the advent of the North-South Expressway, Air Hitam was a major route intersection leading to Malacca and Kuala Lumpur going northbound, Johor Bahru and Singapore going southbound, and Kluang and Mersing going eastbound. The North-South Expressway (NSE (Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan 南北大道 வடக்கு - தெற்கு நெடுஞ்சாலை is the longest expressway in Malaysia It was a popular rest stop for many tour buses and travellers between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Visitors could find souvenir shops, restaurants and locals peddling to sell their vegetables.

The Caltex gas station ( Seah Jin Kee ) located right at the town intersection is one of the many established companies that still called Air Hitam as their headquarter. Today you will find several government colleges in the vicinity and some internet-based companies ( e. g. Posting Avenue ) sprouting.