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Johor, the southern gateway to Malaysia, has all to make your holiday an exciting and enjoyable adventure. Watch the kuda kepang, a dance steeped in mythology. Visit the Sultan Ibrahim Building, the only living Royal Museum and the palace into a time zone of century of exquisite culture and tradition. Johor's ceramics and handicrafts are some of the most artistic and creative. Dine at the most exotic places for seafood and the laksa, Johor's popular dish. Kukup, a town famous for its mouth-watering seafood, has restaurants on stilts by the sea.

Bask in the tranquility and the serenity of the countryside, on the casuarinas-lined beaches of Desaru or in the crystal clear waters of the islands for jet skiing, scuba diving or even fishing. Or walk through a million years of flora and fauna at the Endau-Rompin National Park. Then while in Johor Bahru city, stroll though the dozen shopping malls for the best bargains in designer fashion. You may also try your best handicap at the many challenging designer golf courses around the city, and in some major town, by the beach.

 

JOHOR-The Southern Gateway to Malaysia The transformation of modem Johor took place in the 19th century under the reign of HRH Sultan Abu Bakar. He gave Johor the first constitution for a Malay state and introduced a proper system of administrative government and began Johor's drive toward stability and prosperity. In 1885 he was given official recognition as the Sultan of Johor by Queen Victoria and earned the title as 'the Father of Modern Johor'.

 

 By virtue of its geographic position, Johor holds the inimitable distinction, logistically as being at the southernmost tip of the Asian continent. Strategically significant, Johor is also at the southern tip of the Malaysian Peninsular surrounded on three sides: to the west by the Straits of Malacca, to the east by the South China Sea and to the south by the Straits of Johor. The word Johor itself literally means 'precious jewel' and is taken from the Arabic word "Jauhar" showing the influence of the early Arab traders.

Johor has much to offer travelers such as its rich history, colorful culture, shopping and entertainment attractions, with a large number located in Johor Bahru city such as the Royal Museum, the Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque, the Sultan Ibrahim Building and the lstana Bukit Serene.
Under the Indonesia-Malaysia-Singapore Growth Triangle Johor plays a major role. As the state capital, of Johor Bahru is linked to Singapore by causeway. With the high demand and rapid development, the government has built the Second Link to Singapore from Gelang Patah to Tuas, which provides better facilities for travelers. At present, Johor Bahru has also become a shopping haven for travellers especially from Singapore.

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