Is Johor Bahru ( JB ) a SAFE place to visit?

• zulkifli mahmood

  12 Dec 13, 23:21

  There is a bus service from Singapore - Sentosa Resort World to JB, Kotaraya and from JB, Kotaraya to Singapore - Sentosa Resort World. I used to commute in and out of JB and Singapore by taking this bus while I was working at Tanjong Pagar Complex, when the KTM train station at Tanjong Pagar ceased their operation and returned to the Singapore Government. You can even take this bus from Scotts Road opposite Far East Plaza. Then there is shuttle service from Singapore Changi International Airport to JB, Kotaraya. And from JB, Kotaraya to Singapore Changi International Airport. Yes, I prefer to take this shuttle service to return to JB. They also have bus service from Golden Mile Complex in Singapore to JB Premium Outlets. Its very convenient to travel this way and no need to change bus. TRANSTAR BUS SERVICE CROSS BORDER http://transtar.travel/crossborder/
• zulkifli mahmood

  12 Dec 13, 23:46

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• zulkifli mahmood

  20 Dec 13, 16:48

  HJ SHARIN LOW MUSLIM SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Authentic 'halal' Chinese cuisine THRIVING BUSINESS: Sharin Low Abdullah has 17 restaurants located all over Malaysia, and one in Jakarta as well JOHOR BARU: CARE for a halal serving of authentic Chinese cuisine? Then head for Sharin Low's Grand Restaurant located at Jalan Padi 1 of Bandar Baru Uda, here. The restaurant's director, Sharin Low Abdullah, said the restaurant which started operations here more than four months ago has come up with a Chinese New Year menu promotion which includes yee sang, a prosperity dish enjoyed by the Chinese community when celebrating the lunar new year. Also on the festive menu are the Prosperity Chicken dish, shark's fins fried with egg, abalone broccoli stir-fried with fatt choy, steamed siakap Nyonya, lo han chai, salted egg kwai tau meow and roast duck. Sharin, who is 66, is also the Selangor Chinese Muslim Association chairman. He converted to Islam when he was in his 20s. "I was working in a factory in Tampoi, here, and I had many Muslim friends at the workplace. After I left the factory, I went to Kuala Lumpur to work at an assembly plant for electrical products," he said. "Five years ago, after retirement, I ventured into the food business by opening my first restaurant in Shah Alam. Hj Sharin Low Grand is my 15th halal restaurant that serves authentic Chinese cuisine. "The restaurant in Johor Baru has two chefs; one is a local Malay and the other, an ethnic Chinese from Myanmar." Sharin said the menus differ slightly among the various outlets, which operate under the names Hj Sharin Low Restaurant and Haji Sharin Low Family Restaurant. The locations of his restaurants include Klang, Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Kuantan, Cyberjaya and Putrajaya. His 18th restaurant opened last month in Kota Baru. This outlet in Bandar Baru Uda, which is managed by Sharin's niece Linah Lim, is open daily from noon to midnight. Sharin also ventured to Jakarta, Indonesia, when he opened his 16th outlet there. For enquiries, call 016-731 5653. http://www.nst.com.my/streets/johor/authentic-halal-chinese-cuisine-1.202012 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/HjSharinLow
• zulkifli mahmood

  20 Dec 13, 17:05

  Actress Cai Pei Xuan setting up restaurant in JB by Austin Camoens JOHOR BARU - Actress Cai Pei Xuan, who has made a name for herself in Singapore, is venturing into business by setting up a restaurant here. The 29-year-old from Muar, who starred in a Chinese drama titled Holding Hands, opened a Baba-Nonya-themed non-halal restaurant in Taman Sutera Utama. “I decided to venture into the food industry because it is a lucrative market,� she said. Cai went into business early this year when she started a music school in Johor Jaya recently. “I feel that the next appropriate step was to open a restaurant,� she told The Star at the launch of her restaurant, known as Bibik Kitchen, yesterday. Several of Cai’s friends and Singaporean artistes were present at the launch, including Yao Wen Yong, Paige Chua, Yvonne Lim, and Belinda Lee. Cai started her career as an actress in 2004 taking on minor roles with local production houses in Kuala Lumpur. “I got my big break three years ago when I signed a contract to star in 180 episodes of Holding Hands in Singapore,� she said, adding that the show was slated to be the longest running television drama. Cai said she hoped to open two more restaurants in Kuala Lumpur and Penang once her restaurant business has picked up. “It took me nearly a month and more than RM200,000 to set up the business here,� she said. Asked why she decided to set up the restaurant here, Cai said it would have cost more than twice as much to open up a business in Singapore. The restaurant serves non-halal cuisine, including prawn mee, pork rib mee, wantan mee, mince meat mee, nasi lemak, fried bean sprouts, fried bittergourd with salted egg, sambal ladies fingers, and sambal eggplant. http://www.divaasia.com/article/7636 BIBIK KITCHEN Bibik Kitchen, JB I like to introduce this new eatery in JB which was opened by an up and coming MediaCorp artiste, Cai Pei Xuan. She actually acted in some local sitcoms and lately, she seems like making it big in Singapore. By the way, read this article which was published in The Star. http://blisspeace.blogspot.sg/2010/04/bibik-kitchen-jb.html
• zulkifli mahmood

  16 Jan 14, 18:36

  If you are in Puteri Harbour in Johor, you can take a ferry to Indonesia. http://www.ridaa.com.my
• zulkifli mahmood

  14 Apr 14, 12:11

  7 SPICE - INDIAN CUISINE AT DANGA BAY http://7spicecuisine.com/
• zulkifli mahmood

  11 Jul 14, 13:18

  T-BOWL (TOILET BOWL) CONCEPT RESTAURANT IN MALAYSIA T-bowl at city square outlet. City Square – 6th Floor ( Second Outlet – 6th Jun 2013 ) J6-09 Level 06, 106-108, Jalan Wang Ah Fook, 80000, Johor Bahru.M’sia. Business Hour: Mon-Sun (10am – 10pm)(Last Call 9.30pm) Reservation: YES (On weekdays only) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8Eb0fH3OXE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuoEPsiWYqE
• ISTARI

  5 Aug 14, 12:54

  After so long, finally I have time to write in SGForums. Im actually currently staying in jb already. Full time. Commuting back and forth daily. My house in SG was rented out.

• ISTARI

  5 Aug 14, 12:57

  To be honest, JB is actually a very liveable place. Like it alot here. Relaxed, not as fast-paced as SG. Food is good. Utilities are affordable. Only sacrifice is the daily commute. Once youve looked pass the depressing thoughts of the daily commute, only then can you see its blessings.

• Shinrainc7

  5 Aug 14, 15:11

  went to Johor quite a number of time so far ok not much of a problem, but have to be vigilant at all times.

• zulkifli mahmood

  7 Aug 14, 17:44

  Originally posted by ISTARI:

  To be honest, JB is actually a very liveable place. Like it alot here. Relaxed, not as fast-paced as SG. Food is good. Utilities are affordable. Only sacrifice is the daily commute. Once youve looked pass the depressing thoughts of the daily commute, only then can you see its blessings.

  
  Yeap, that is correct. Welcome to the club Istari.
• zulkifli mahmood

  7 Aug 14, 17:47

  THE BRAZZO BY THE BAY - WESTERN FINE DINNING NEAR DANGA BAY IN JB http://johorkaki.blogspot.sg/2014/06/brazzo-by-bay-western-fine-dining-in.html
• zulkifli mahmood

  1 Oct 14, 18:42

  REAL TIME WEBCAM CAMERAS IN MALAYSIA http://www.jalanow.com/
• Yuni MY

  12 Oct 14, 14:49

  Hi guys,

  I am a singaporean girl. I went to johor bahru today alone as i have an important thing to do. As i am a girl and I'm alone, i felt quite scared. I took second link via tuas to jusco (Leon) and there are many taxi there. As i am afraid of my safety, I choose a chinese decent looking guy to be my taxi driver and he kindly drove me up to Batu Pahat. It was a long journey there as it takes 1-2hrs to reach. The taxi driver named Ah Xiang is a nice guy as he brought me safely there and even took the effort to wait for me while i visited a temple. He even send me back to second link custom so that i can go back sg safely. I went there from 9am+ to 2pm when i reach sg.

  All thanks to him that i don feel scared as my safety is more important than anything. 

  Ah xiang, His number is +60146193696. He's a really nice johor taxi driver. If you all feel worried about getting rob or rape, you can call him to drive you there. He is a friendly person and nice to talk with guy. I'm travelling alone so don worry too~ ♡

• zulkifli mahmood

  13 Oct 14, 16:26

  Singaporeans who lose their passport during their visit in Johor Bahru....no worries...there is a Consulate General of Singapore in JB. The address and contact number are appended below: Singaporean Consulate General in Johor Bahru, Malaysia Suite 35.02, Level 35 Johor Bahru City Square Office Tower 106-108, Jalan Wong Ah Fook 80000 Johor Bahru Malaysia Telephone - (+60) 7-226 5012 Telefax - (+60) 7-226 5013 Email - [email protected] Website - http://www.mfa.gov.sg/johorbahru Head of Mission - Mr Lim Hong Huai, Consul General
• zulkifli mahmood

  13 Oct 14, 16:46

  Most of the the foreign embassies in Malaysia are in Kuala Lumpur. Only some countries have their Consulate General present in Johor Bahru. OTHER FOREIGN CONSULATES IN JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA. Czech Consulate in Johor Bahru, Malaysia Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Johor Bahru, Malaysia Hotel Selesa, Business Centre, Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir / Jalan Tebrau Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru PO Box 293 83000 City: Johor Bahru Phone: +607-2513999 Fax: +607-3321999 Email: [email protected],[email protected] Indonesian Consulate in Johor Bahru, Malaysia Consulate General of Indonesia in Johor Bahru, Malaysia 723, Jl. Ayer Molek Johor Bahru 80000 Malaysia City: Johor Bahru Phone: +607-2212000, 2223396, 2229301 Fax: +607-2248309, 2223397 Email: [email protected] Japanese Consulate in Johor Bahru, Malaysia Consular Office in Johor Bahru, Malaysia Suite 15B, Level 15, Manara Ansar, No. 65 Jalan Trus 8000 Johor, Malaysia City: Johor Bahru Phone: +607-2217621 Fax: +607-2217629 Office Hours: Office Hour: 08:30-12:30; 14:00-16:30 Monday - Friday
• zulkifli mahmood

  21 Oct 14, 17:01

  The new KOMTAR SHOPPING MALL which is just next to City Square Shopping Mall at JB, is now open.
• zulkifli mahmood

  6 Nov 14, 14:14

  THE POT'S AT DANGA BAY http://potskitchen.tumblr.com/
• zulkifli mahmood

  26 Nov 14, 08:16

  This hotel is only a short walking distance to City Square, Komtar and CIQ complex in JB City. AMAN SARI HOTEL IN JOHOR BAHRU http://www.amansarihotels.com/
• zulkifli mahmood

  11 Dec 14, 11:06

  For those tourists who are visiting Johor Bahru and you happen to be a Catholic....there is a historical Catholic Church that you could visit and attend the service there. It is not far from CIQ....about 10 minutes to 15 minutes walk. CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION This historic and the oldest of Church of Johor Bahru was built in the year or 1927 by the late Rev. Fr. C. Saleilles, M. AP. The Original Church was built in the year 1883 and was named as the "Our Lady of Lourdes." http://www.cicjb.org/
• zulkifli mahmood

  15 Dec 14, 19:16

  TONY ROMA'S -RIBS.SEAFOOD.STEAKS. is now open at Komtar -JBCC, next to City Square. http://www.tonyromas.com.my FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/TRMALAYSIA
• zulkifli mahmood

  21 Dec 14, 23:51

  This is for snooker enthusiats if you are in JB. DE PYRAMID SNOOKER & IT CAFE http://depyramidccandsc.wix.com/jbhq
• zulkifli mahmood

  29 Dec 14, 14:38

  BUSTECH SECURES MALAYSIANS ELECTRIC BUS PROJECT Queensland bus manufacturer, Bustech has been chosen as the lead design and manufacturing partner for a $170 million electric bus project, CEO Michael McGee announced today. Announcing the project today, Bustech CEO Michael McGee said the project would position Bustech as an innovative regional leader in the use of renewable energy for buses. http://www.manmonthly.com.au/news/bustech-secures-malaysian-electric-bus-project BUSTECH http://www.bustech.net.au/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/Bustech.Pty.Ltd
• zulkifli mahmood

  4 Jan 15, 13:38

  I have with me here brochures that I have collected from Johor Sentral Tourists Information Centre at Johor Bahru to share with the tourists visiting Johor State. JOHOR MALAYSIA AGRO-TOURISM & HOMESTAY What is Agro-Tourism? Agro-tourism is the organising of tourism activities around agricultural and village based attractions. Johor has some of the world's agro-tourism wonders that are certain to fasinate you. Theses include one of the world's Arowana aquaculture farms, the only place in the world that produces a special hybrid of pineapple called Josapine and a cross-breed cow called the 'Selembu'. Other agro-tourism hightlights are lowland tea plantation, bee apiary, herbs and spices farm and of course, tropical fruit orchards. Sampling of local fruits, such as the durians dubbed the 'King of fruits' and pineapples and honey are not to be missed. Our village-based agro-tourism programme involves visiting a village that exposes you to the intriguing rural lifestyles. Do not just visit the farms or plantations: acquire some skills in harvesting, rubber tapping and fruits picking. Do not just buy handicrafts and souvenirs: learn how they are made. Do not just visit villages: talk with the kampung folks, have coffee or meal with them, play their games or indulge in their pastimes. Above all you should stay with them under our unique homestay programme. Homestay Programme This programme allows you to stay with the family of participating villagers of designated kampungs (or villages). Participants have to meet certain requirements before the Ministry Of Tourism certify them as homestay operators. The programme is community-based with the village hedman, area officers of the agriculture department and rural folks join hands to develop and promote it. The local police is also involved. You are treated as guests to the family and are asked to join the villagers in special ceremonies or happenings in the village. Cultural performances like Zapin, Ghazal, Kuda Kepang, Silat and others are also arranged. You eat local food, learn local customs and traditions, don local dresses, play local music and sing local songs. Each guest will be presented with a gift from the host family. Homestay programme is best suited for groups. It is offered as a package with village-based agro-tourism programme. Its educational value makes it a very popular programme for all levels of students both local and foreign.
• zulkifli mahmood

  4 Jan 15, 14:22

  HOMESTAY - JOHOR BAHRU 1. KAMPUNG SERI GUNUNG PULAI Homestay Programmer Mr Juman Bin Wagiman +607-6991840 Johor Bahru Agriculture Office Karung Berkunci No.772 Jalan Taruka, Larkin, JB Tel: +607-2355506/07 Fax: +607-2355512/13 Mr Shahnon Bin Saian Tel: +607-2363578 Fax: +607-2362237 HIGHLIGHTS 1. Typical Malay "kampung" house and local way of life. 2. Traditional Malay dance and music. 3. Local Traditional games. 4. Tropical fruit orchard. 5. Hydroponics farm. 6. Mushroom farm. 7. Rubber and oil palm plantations. 8. Aquaculture. 9. Local handicraft. 10. Gunung Pulai Recreational Park. 11. Orchid valley - tropical orchid farm.