24
Jul
Kota Tinggi Waterfalls
Admire a 34-metre cascading waterfall amidst a beautiful forest at Kota Tinggi. The area has also been transformed into a mini lagoon, complete with water slides, tubes for rent and food stalls. Visitors can hike, swim, or have a picnic.
22
Jul
Muar Coffee, River & Architecture
The town of Muar is located on the edge of the Muar River. Visitors will be charmed by the colonial architecture of its pre-war buildings and the delicious and inexpensive local food, including the distinct Muar coffees known as Kopi 434 and Elephant Bean. Read more
20
Jul
The Original Kluang Station
Kluang Station now runs a franchise across Malaysia but nothing beats the original Kluang Rail Coffee at the railway station. The white coffee hints of its early beginnings from 1938, and they even maintained yesteryear’s prices — RM1.20 for a cup! Read more
19
Jul
1st Glass Temple in the World
The first Glass Temple in the world is found in Johor Bahru. From a distance, it glitters under the sunlight and you feel compelled to explore it. Also known as Arulmigu Sri Raja Kaliamman Temple, it is made of 300,000 pieces of coloured glasses. Read more
17
Jul
Durian Fest: Last Day!
A crowd stormed Dorsett Johor Hotel yesterday for the Durian Fest and feasted on more than 50 types of durian dishes, from fried durian and bubur durian kacang hijau, to roti canai durian and chicken with durian sambal. Read more
16
Jul
All-You-Can-Eat Durian!
Dorsett Johor Hotel is breaking the No.1 Hotel Rule in Malaysia. Ignoring the ‘No Durians Allowed’ signs today and tomorrow (16-17 July), we’re hosting the Durian Fest, whipping up more than 50 types of durian dishes. And it’s all-you-can-eat! Read more
27
Jun
The Grand Palace Johor
The majestic Grand Palace Johor, also known as the Royal Abu Bakar Museum, showcases the lifestyle of the Johor Sultanate and treasures of the royal collection. It is one of the oldest buildings in Johor Bahru, commissioned by Sultan Abu Bakar in 1984.
20
Jun
Desaru: Scenic Beaches
Desaru is a scenic beach and resort area located southeast of Johor, lined with palm trees and casuarinas swaying in the wind. Aside from lazy days spent beachcombing, engage in water sports such as swimming, boating, canoeing, fishing and snorkelling.
18
Jun
Pulau Tengah
Once a Vietnamese refugee transit camp in the 70s, Pulau Tengah is now uninhabited and gazetted as a Marine Park due to its rich marine life and rare species of fish and coral. It is also famous for watching giant leatherback turtles that come ashore to lay eggs every July.
17
Jun
Tanjung Piai
The southernmost tip of Malaysia, Tanjung Piai consists of a diverse species of coastal mangroves and is populated by a large variety of birds and wildlife, making its nature park an ideal place for hiking. There are also seafood restaurants on wooden jetties.