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Southern Gateway to Malaysia - Johor Bahru
Southern Gateway to Malaysia

Not Many people know that..Johor Bahru is a very unique city where only few historical tourism spot at the down town area, apart from that, ALMOST all commercial area are gathered at the typical house estate such as Taman Pelangi, Tun Aminah, Taman Fatimah etc..etc.

Johor Bahru - Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru is the State Capital, built in 1855 by the late Sultan Abu Bakar. The city is the southern gateway to Peninsular Malaysia and is connected to Singapore by road and rail via a causeway to Tanjung Pagar and a second road link to Tuas in the republic.

Johor Bahru - Johor Bahru

Located at the southern tip of the Peninsular Malaysia, Johor Bahru is minutes across the metropolis Singapore. Johor Bahru has much to offer besides the variety of shops and historical sites.

  • Last visit to Johor Bahru: Jan 2003
  • Intro Updated Jan 10, 2003
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UTM Skudai Planning Concept - Johor Bahru UTM Skudai Planning Concept Off The Beaten Path (8)

Planning of the Skudai campus was based on the concept of centralising the main activities of common interests around... more travel advice

UTM Skudai - Johor Bahru UTM Skudai Off The Beaten Path (8)

UTM Skudai is located 20 kms way from Johor Bahru. 5 kms away from Taman Tun Aminah. This photo taken at Machanical... more travel advice

Kampung Melayu 4 - Johor Bahru Kampung Melayu 4 Off The Beaten Path (8)

This Kampung Melayu still not famous among tourist and I was lucky enough because of of my co-worker lives here, so I... more travel advice

Kampung Melayu 1 - Johor Bahru Kampung Melayu 1 Off The Beaten Path (8)

Kampung means village, this Malay village is formed at the swamp area. more travel advice

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    Oct 14, 2006 at 12:09 PM

    lovely page! Nikos

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    Oct 1, 2006 at 2:10 AM

    enjoyed your page - was there years ago!

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    Mar 9, 2005 at 4:31 AM

    It's "University of Technology, Malaysia", UTM. Not to offend but UTM students I've met liken their campus mosque to Snow White's castle in Disneyland.

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    kracht's Profile Photo
    Oct 29, 2004 at 10:07 PM

    hmmm. nice pic of the Chinese vases. where is Macro, by the way?

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    May 13, 2004 at 7:47 AM

    I think I know wwhich river you'd mention.If I wasn't wrong,its near to cheap inn and shops near causeway.A mamak{hawker zone} was at the side of it.dou that are many things to eat yet the smell just drive me and my dear away.

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    Jun 2, 2003 at 6:31 PM

    A nice idea for a side trip for any trip I may take to Singapore. I'll definitely do a lot of my shopping in J.B.

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    May 1, 2003 at 5:46 AM

    Nice pictures but some locations are wrong.

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    Feb 21, 2003 at 1:45 AM

    Great pics from lovely Malaysia! JB wasn't my favourite place though...

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    Feb 7, 2003 at 2:39 PM

    Excellent page. What a university!! The seafood sounds great too!

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    dabuwan's Profile Photo
    Feb 6, 2003 at 11:13 AM

    Thank you for this interesting page, with your excellent pics.

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