Desaru, Malaysia has been one of the nearest tourist destinations across the causeway for Singaporeans. This tourist destination has been expanding in recent years and improving to be an integrated eco-entertainment development called Desaru Coast. Desaru Coast is the most anticipated new tourism development that includes hospitality and Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark that has the largest wave pool in Southeast Asia. Read More

Kota Iskandar is formerly Johor State New Administrative Centre for the state government of Johor, Malaysia. It is located in Iskandar Puteri. To give you a general idea of the location, it is located near to Puteri Harbour and Legoland Malaysia.Kota Iskandar was opened in April 2009 and the design inspired by Moorish-Andalusian and Johor Malay designs and motifs. Read More

Kim Lian Kee Restaurant ( 金莲记福建面美食馆 ) located at in Petaling Street Market has over 100 years old. It is known as one of the best hokkien mee joints in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by the locals. The brand itself has finally opened a branch here in Mid Valley Southkey Johor Bahru recently. Read More

My foodie friends wanted to explore Johor Bahru (JB) over the weekend. Thus, we planned a weekend trip across the causeway a month ago. The reason being is that the train tickets are selling like hotcakes. We need to ensure that we are able to secure the train tickets back from Johor Bahru on Sunday evening. Read More

Other than savoury suppers from the mamak or food court stalls, you can now have late night dessert spot at 深夜食糖 – SYST. This HK theme café with neon lights has started operating almost two months ago. The café is located at 1st floor of Holiday Villa Johor Bahru and only open from 6pm to 3am daily. Read More

*Updated 2019*
Johor Bahru cafes are expanding fast and you get to see new cafes opening almost every other month. Apart from the cafes near the JB Checkpoint , Mount Austin and Taman Molek, it’s time to venture to Taman Ungku Tun Aminah. This area is located quite a distance from JB checkpoint but nearer to Sutera area. If you are taking Grab/ Uber from JB checkpoint, the fee is approximately RM25~RM35 (one way) depending on traffic, timing and demand on that point of time. Read More

Puteri Harbour in partnership with Petron Malaysia, presents Hello Kitty Hello Post – a new limited time only postcard campaign with great rewards! Read More

So I finally visited this newly open café, Openwork Coffee during my trip to JB over the weekend. The café owner, Vinc was previously one of the co-founder of Replacement Lodge & Kitchen. He has started this new café with ‘XiaoMing’ logo and a spacious interior that offers handmade gyoza and coffee bar at the same time. Read More

*UPDATED 21 MAY 2018*
It has been a while since I did a listing post and this time I am sharing list of cafes in Taman Molek, Johor Bahru. In fact, this post has been in my draft for since last year. Since the demand crossing causeway has been rising due to exchange rate, here is another area of Johor Bahru to explore. Read More

Johor is a southern state of Malaysia that is linked to Singapore by causeways. And with the recent currency exchange rates S$1 to RM3 , many enjoyed travelling over for a short gateway and one or two days trip. Johor Bahru city has its own beauty places that many have yet to explore. Even I have yet to explore every part of the state. Thus, grab your bag and book here to stay over the weekend to explore the southern city of Malaysia.Alternatively, book a private city transfer from Singapore to Johor Bahru using Klook.
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