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Despite the fact that the country is heading towards a more industrialized and IT based economy, the economy of the town is however still very much dependent on agriculture. The Malays are largely workers in oil palm field and rubber tapers in the Felda schemes. Many are also employed in the government departments. The Chinese are mainly engaged in retail, trade professionals and technical services. The Indians on the other hand are found in rubber estates as rubber tapers. However, some make it through education and became successful lawyers and doctors. Rubber and oil palm are like the two pillars supporting the economy of the town. Efforts have been make to diversify the economy. One of the largest cement factory in the country has been built near Jelai a hamlet located about 15km to the west. It is a joint venture between a Korean conglomerate and the state government. Two light industrial estates have been put up. One in Mahsan and the other just at the outskirt of town. The major activities have been repairing of vehicles and machinery as well as supplying automobile spare parts.

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