Johor Bahru» Johor Bahru Cities & Town

Muar

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:14:40 +0000

Muar (also referred to as Bandar Maharani) is a town in northwestern Johor, Malaysia. The name “Muar” is also used for the name of his district, which once divided the city of Muar and the sub-district Tangkak. Tangkak sub-district has been fully updated in a district known as District Ledang. Before Muar district borders Malacca on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. A better Ledang District Muar District now covers only the area south of Sungai Muar, while the north is within Ledang district. However, both administrative regions are still collectively called Muar by its residents.

Muar Location Map

Muar Johor is famous for it’s local food of Otak-Otak (Muar Otak) and Mee Bandung Muar.
Neighbourhood Town in Muar are Pagoh, Parit Jawa, Sungai Balang, Bukit Kepong, Bukit Pasir, Panchor and Lenga.

Pasir Gudang

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:49:13 +0000

Pasir Gudang located about 40 km east of Johor Bahru, Pasir Gudang is home to the Johor Racing Circuit. Built on undulating terrain with twelve challenging corners, the highly respected 3.86 km circuit is hosting the annual race World Superbike World Endurance Race and the Johor Race Series for cars and motorcycles.

Pasir Gudang Map

Kukup

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:48:55 +0000

Kukup, near the southwestern tip of the peninsula, 20km from Pontian, is a traditional fishing village with most of its houses built on stilts. It is famous for its fish farms and seafood several popular restaurants that serve famous local delicacies such as crabs, fish and shrimp.

Visitors can also take a trip to nearby aquaculture center to see many types of fish and shellfish that are raised in captivity, as the king crab. The center of aquaculture at sea kelongs, which are built on farm structures such as floating raft in the ocean.

Visitors can tour nearby Kukup Island Pulau Kukup or by hiring boat operators to take them to the mangrove island, which is a significant ecological site.

Ayer Hitam

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:46:56 +0000

Ayer Hitam, which means ‘Black Water’ in Malay, is referred to as ‘the town that never sleeps’ due to the continuous daily traffic. Here, visitors can shop for ceramic items such as vases, jars, home decorative pieces, flowerpots and ready-made customized souvenirs.

Ayer Hitam is also a good place for visitors to sample some local food. Prawn crackers, tapioca chips, steamed corn and the famous otak-otak (steamed coconut-milk based fish cake) are all freshly produced, packed and readily available.

About 5km from Ayer Hitam town is the Ayer Hitam Animal Husbandry, which offers visitors a host of activities including horseback riding, fishing and camping. Chalets are available for those who wish to stay overnight at the dairy farm.

Mersing

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:46:03 +0000

Mersing located some 140 kilometers north of Johor Bahru, drive approximately 2 hours and 190 kilometers south of Kuantan, Mersing is a bustling fishing town on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

On the outskirts of the city, some of the most beautiful beaches in the country like Sri Pantai, Ayer Papan and Penyabong.

The city is also the main starting point for the islands in the South China Sea, in particular Tioman Island (Pulau Tioman), which was immortalized in the legendary Hollywood movie Bali Hai. Other destinations include Sibu Island (Pulau Sibu) and Rawa Island (Pulau Rawa). All these idyllic islands have a comfortable accommodation, facilities and amenities.

Mersing Map

Batu Pahat

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:39:51 +0000

Batu Pahat well known for its salted fish in the past, Batu Pahat was formerly known as Bandar Penggeram, which means city of the salt makers. Its present name means Chiseled Rock in Malay and refers to a chiseled rock located in Dataran Batu Pahat or Batu Pahat Square.

Batu Pahat located on the main road north from Johor Bahru, the city is a regional business and conference center. However, it is better known as the main rest stop on the trip of 4 hours between Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur, capital of the nation. Here, weary travelers are treated to a wide selection of food stalls, souvenir shops and more.

Also known are its ceramics and agro various tourist sites, including one of the largest aquaculture farms in the world that specializes in ornamental fish Arowana.