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Explore Johor, Malaysia

Johor (柔佛) is the southern-most state of Peninsular Malaysia and the nearest to Singapore. The state is divided into 10 districts with Johor Bahru as its capital city and economic centre, whereas Muar is the royal capital. Although not as well-known and popular as its Malacca neighbour, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the laid-back towns of Johor's districts are hidden gems waiting to be discovered.

Johor Bahru (Capital)

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7 days ago

JB Eat: Kokoro Don & Noodle (心丼) @ Tan Hiok Nee

Kokoro has set lunch promotions from 12pm to 3pm. I had Kokoro Don with pomegranate lychee soda.

Nov 14

JB Eat: Xuu Yau / Pin Yuan Wanton Noodle (品苑云吞面) @ Taman Sentosa

First mouthful of the char siew with springy egg noodle, I fell in love with Xuu Yau's wanton noodle!

Nov 14

JB Buy: B.O.D 包栈 Buns & Dim Sum @ Taman Sentosa

B.O.D 包栈's freshly-baked pork buns, other buns and dim sums are available for dine-in or take home.

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Kulai District

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Aug 3

Johor Bus Guide: Local Buses Between Kulai, Kluang & Batu Pahat Districts

Find out how to get around the five towns in central part of Johor using local buses and trains.

Jul 31

JB Bus & Train Guide: Getting to Kulai District, Johor (柔佛.古来)

Kulai is known to be a food heaven with great eateries and old-school foodstuff. Go and explore!

May 11

Kulai Cafe: Three And A Half (三层半) Coffee & Sandwiches

Three And A Half serves strong and aromatic kopi, perfect soft-boiled eggs and tasty sandwiches.

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Pontian District

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Nov 8

Pontian Buy: The Cookies Factory @ Pontian Kechil

The Cookies Factory's colourful cookies and biscottis are great gifts for festive seasons and parties.

Nov 8

Pontian See: Nictar Pineapple Park @ Pekan Nanas

Visited Nictar Pineapple Park to learn more about pineapples and also bought some pineapple products.

Nov 8

Johor Story 10: Trip to Pontian for Cookies, Farm Visit, Pineapple Goodies & Eats

A day trip to Pontian Kechil for cookies and a nice cafe and Pekan Nanas to visit a pineapple farm.

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Kluang District

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Sep 30

Kluang Buy: Tong Huat Traditional Confectionery (东发传统饼家) Mung Bean Biscuits

Tong Huat's salty mung bean biscuits are so popular that each customer is limited to 10 packs.

Sep 16

Kluang Buy: Nam Yick Food Trading (南益饼家) Shanghai Mooncakes

Nam Yick's Shanghai mooncakes are of very low sweetness level and has distinct traditional tastes.

Sep 15

Kluang Eat: Kluang Rail Coffee @ Jalan Duku

Other than nasi lemak, fried noodle dishes are also great dishes to go for at Kluang Rail Coffee.

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Batu Pahat District

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Sep 18

Batu Pahat Eat: Rengit Coffee by Dagan Cafe @ Jalan Rahmat

Rengit Coffee is the place to taste coffee made from elephant beans and to buy some to take home.

Sep 11

Batu Pahat Buy: Family Kedai Kek & Roti (芳邻西点蛋糕) Ogura Cake

Family Bakery's famous ogura cake, soft and with distinct flavours, is a must-buy when in Batu Pahat.

Sep 8

Batu Pahat Buy: GN Food & Biscuits (满發糕饼店) Teochew La Piah

GN Food & Biscuit's Teochew la piah comes in two sizes and have different types of sweet fillings.

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Muar District

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Nov 3

Muar Eat: Sai Kee Kopi 434 Cafe (才记434咖啡) @ Taman Sri Emas

Kopi 434 is a nice spot to have coffee with meals and buy coffee products on reaching or leaving Muar.

Jun 30

Johor Bus Guide: Singapore to Muar or Malacca via Larkin Sentral

Find out how to get to Larkin Sentral from Singapore and onwards to Muar or Malacca by local buses.

Apr 7

West Malaysia Day 7: Muar Old Town to Malacca Old Town

See the contrasts between the laid-back old town of Muar and the touristy old town of Malacca.

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