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Looking for a short trip away from Singapore? Johor Bahru is a great choice, with all kinds of shopping malls and delicious food available. There are also various activities that are ideal for the whole family or with friends.Below are some of our recommendations:

Shopping Malls to Go

1. KSL City mall

KSL City mall has everything under one roof, from designer clothing, electronic goods, supermarkets to cinemas, famous F & B outlets and spa.

2. Paradigm Mall JB

The Paradigm Mall is the largest regional mall in the state of Johor. It has over 500 outlets offering everything from clothes to electronics to food, and also an indoor skate park & ice-skating rink!

3. Aeon Mall Tebrau City

Aeon Tebrau City, formerly known as Jusco Tebrau City is a sprawling mall that combines shopping, entertainment, and relaxation facilities in one stylish, modern building.

4. Johor premium outlets

The Johor Premium Outlets is the first of its kind luxury premium brand outlet in the region of Southeast Asia.It consists of many high-end stores selling premium stuff at 25% – 65% discounts.

5. World Sweet House

World Sweet House has been around for 34 years, offering a wide selection of local products at a cheap price. It is located at 198, Jalan Dato Sulaiman, 80250 Johor Bahru.

6. The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey

One of the newest shopping malls in Johor Bahru. It is also the state’s largest integrated shopping mall that comprises of retail, leisure, office and residences.

Places to Eat

1. Restourant Todak (Orang Asli)

Restourant Todak (Orang Asli) is located by the shore, with an overview of the Johor Strait, creating a great dining environment while indulging over the wide variety of seafood available.

2. Yi Jia Seafood Sdn Bhd 億家海鲜

Yi Jia Seafood is established in 2007, with specialties like Honey Crabs, Golden Crabs, and the famous “Sha Pi Chicken”.

3. Kam Long Curry Fish Head

Kam Long Curry Fish Head is famous among many locals and Singaporeans who frequent the eatery for its affordable and delicious Curry Fish Head.

4. Hiap Joo Bakery & Biscuit Factory

Hiap Joo has been around since 1919 and is one of Johor’s oldest and best-known traditional bakery. It is famous for its freshly made malt-flavoured breads and aromatic banana cakes.

5. Ah Shui Durian Store 阿水榴莲专卖店 (Sutera)

Ah Shui Durian Store has all the durian variety that you want to eat, including Cat Mountain King, Durian Red Shrimp and Durian XO.

Activities to Enjoy with Family / Friends

1. Hello Kitty Land

One of the famous theme parks to visit, especially for families with young kids.

2. Legoland

Theme park featuring giant LEGO sculptures, various ride and the Water Park that is favourite for both adults and children.

3. PermasGo-Kart Club Sdn Bhd

The largest go-kart in the region. Suitable for friends looking for a great race or friendly rivalry among family members!

4. AOV Paintball Trading

Good place for a fun paintball session with group of friends.

5. Ulu Choh Dirt Park

Have an off-road experience with Dirt bike, ATV or SSV buggies.

6. Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club

Top 3 Best Clubhouse in the Paragolf People’s Choice Awards. Other than having one of the best golf course in Johor, it also has a host of five-star amenities and facilities available.

7. Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park

Family friendly water park full of slides and splash pools combined with a thrilling adventure park of zipline and trampoline.

8. Kukup

Experience kampong lift with authentic kelongs, fresh seafood and an expansive national park.

Visit to Johor temple(s) for cultural experience

1. The Old Temple Of Johor Bahru 柔佛古庙

One of the oldest temples in Johor and receiving a steady stream of worshippers and visitors everyday.

2. Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple

First and only glass temple in Malaysia and a major Hindu temple in Johor Bahru.

3. Chong Long Gong Temple

Located near the sea and famous for the arapaima fish pond. It is believed that the fishes bring fortune to those who managed to touch them.

Cameron Highlands is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Malaysia. Known for its greenery, peaks, and hills, it has attracted many nature lovers up the highlands for its cool weather throughout the year.

With its favourable temperature of between 17 to 23 degree celcius, it gives people a cooling and relaxing atmosphere while touring in the bustling agriculture destination.

If you are keen on a tour to Cameron, here are some of the things you have to do there!

1. Boh Tea Plantation

You heard of Boh Tea right? You might have drank it as well. Now, how about a visit to the plantation? The tea company was founded in 1929 and covers 3 plantations. The path that guide you through the plantation is amazing, just like what you will see below.

2.Farms

As many of us are city dwellers, we might not see as many farms around us anymore. That’s a reason why you have to see them at Cameron Highlands!

The cool temperature allows many types of fruits and vegetables to harvested. When you head a trip to Tringkap or Kuala Terla, you will see large vegetable farms which grow our common vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, spinach.

If you are lucky, you can also find large strawberries in some of the farms too!

3.Markets

If you would like to shop, then don’t worry. You have markets at Cameron Highlands too. There are two types of markets there – Pasar Pagi (Morning Market), and Pasar Malam (Night Market).

You can find anything there at the markets, from fruits, to handicrafts, to gifts.

Desaru, Johor, one of the most beautiful unspoiled beaches in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

With a 22km stretch of uninterrupted gorgeous beach, it is a popular destination for tourists all over the world.

Desaru combines the captivating panoramic views of the South China Sea with the lush tropical rainforests, where guests can have a choice of fun and adventure or simply rest and relax. There were lots of activities at the beach, including jet ski, family donut and banana boat.

If you want to go beyond the beach, there are also a number of interesting tour programs and activities which includes:

1. Desaru Fruit Farm- A well organized, 100 acres farm, can get you educated on the subjects as tropical fruits, local herbs, wild bee’s honey or Bio Agroculture – all in entertaining and friendly manner.

2. Desaru Ostrich Farm- Established in 2001, this showfarm breeds around 300 of these big, strong animals. A group of experienced personnel will guide you around. For more adventurous visitors a ride on trained bird’s back is available. The local shop sells many ostrich-derivative products and their restaurant can treat you with ostrich satay, burger or their egg’s omelette.

3. Fireflies Watching: For a fresh seafood (including lobster), BBQ or western cuisine, go to the floating Restoran Terapung Bujang, a boat next to mangrove wood. You can also entertain yourself with a river cruise, fire flies watching, fishing or karaoke.

4. Tanjung Balau Museum (Fishermen Village)- The small fishing village is worth visiting, not only for the fresh and tasty seafood, but also in order to get a glimpse of the slow-paced life led by this community. A stroll along the streets of a fishing village can prove quite enriching, especially if you have never had a close look at a fisherman’s home. You can also pay a visit to the local artist and his small gallery, showing modern paintings and installations inspiried by the local nature and lifestyle.

Genting Highlands is famously known for one thing – the only place in Malaysia where you can find casinos. However, not many people know that there are many other things to do in Genting too!

Genting is a popular destination for tourists, especially nearby countries like Singapore and Indonesia. If you would like to travel to Genting, then read on to find out what are the best things to do over there!

The Orchid Farm

The World of Phalaenopsis Orchid Farm is located at Genting, but unknown to many people. The orchid farm consist a range of genus such as Vanda, Dendrobium and Cattelya. In all, you can find more than 400 different species of orchids which come in various sizes, shapes and colours!

Gotong Jaya

Gohtong Jaya is a town that is below the Genting Highland Peak. It is a favourite place for many tourists, because of its wide range of eateries. If you want to taste all kinds of Malaysian cuisine, this is the place you must be at!

Theme Park

This is the place where everyone in the family will love to be at. The theme park is known for its indoor and outdoor rides. Filled with different rides for all ages, you can spend your entire day there!

Ipoh is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Perak. It is also known as a gateway to the Cameron Highlands hill station.

Places to visit include:

1. Gopeng White Water Rafting
2. Lost World of Tambun Theme Park
3. Kellie’s Castle
4. Perak Cave Temple
5. Tempurung Cave

Johor Bahru, capital of the Malaysian state of Johor, sits at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula.

Places to visit include:

1. Angry Birds Activity Park.
2. Night Market of Bazaar Karat.
3. Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park.
4. Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque.
5. Shopping Malls such as Johor Bahru City Square.

Looking to get some branded goods with more savings? Then Johor Premium Outlet is for you to get good deals, and have fun shopping!

The outlet showcases a replica of most branded outlet stores around the world.

It has a wide variety of branded names and household brands, including Nike, Coach, Adidas, Victoria Secret, Burberry etc. All of these are selling at 25%-65% discounts. With a stronger value of SGD compare to RM, this makes the trip a much more attractive one.

If shopping is really really really not your cup of tea, there is a food court establishment with pretty good food, plenty of benches to sit around and some cafes to chill out while waiting for your shopping partner to show up with their ‘loot’!