One of Johor Bahru’s biggest draws is nostalgia. Our mission objectives may be hunting cheap-and-good food and massages, but the yearning for a simpler, happier past still hums in the subconscious. It’s a blessing for Singaporeans that older sibling Malaysia next door is a window to “the way we were”. There isn’t the sort of … Read more
Bukit Indah’s commercial zone, anchored by the popular Aeon mall and Lotus hypermart, radiates outward from an eight-hectare circular park with an 18-hole disc golf course. A small light industrial zone filled with mostly auto workshops sits south of Lotus. Gated communities take up most of the township with humbler low-density terrace houses north of … Read more
There are two other escape rooms nearby around Jalan Austin Heights 8/7 — The Escaper and Enigma Escape JB — but Banghistory has thrice the number of Google Maps reviews (over 350) as its rivals and an impressive 4.5-star review aggregate. We should note, however, that one patron complained on TripAdvisor that Banghistory’s waiver forms … Read more
Ramadan bazaars typically start around 4pm, with some opening as early as 3pm, depending on the neighbourhood, patronage patterns and vendors. Being one of the earliest customers may not be a great idea as the bazaar won’t be running at full steam with some stallholders choosing to start later. If you’re keen to beat the … Read more
The Star and other media have highlighted that pedestrians, including pregnant women, have been calling for the shortcut to be reopened, following its closure during the Covid-19 pandemic. They are currently forced to walk 1.5km around the BSI CIQ. “(The Cabinet committee) gave the green light to carry out a dry run for about two … Read more
Over the two days we spent there, time seemed to unspool in lazy fashion. We enjoyed a Western style breakfast from the restaurant’s in-house cafe), played pool, and read. Making the stay extra pleasant was the friendly staff. But don’t expect a five-star hotel here. It’s more rustic kampung style – some walls still need … Read more
RTS AND SEZ Dr Wong said that while the heightened demand spells good news for property developers, this could also cause living expenses to be pushed up in Johor Bahru. “There is going to be greater segmenting of income within JB because the city centre is going to become a wealthier district. That will send … Read more
JOHOR BAHRU: Two motorcyclists died in an accident involving several vehicles at the Tanjung Kupang toll plaza on Tuas Second Link on Friday morning (Dec 22). The two victims, aged 49 and 54, collided with a lorry at about 5.50am, said Iskandar Puteri district police chief Rahmat Ariffin. The motorcyclists were believed to be on their way to work … Read more
SINGAPORE: Some bus zone counters and electronic gates (e-gates) at Johor Bahru land checkpoint will be closed from Friday (Dec 15) for upgrading works. The upgrading works at Sultan Iskandar Building – the customs, immigration and quarantine complex (CIQ) in Johor – are set to be completed on Jan 15, 2024, according to a Facebook … Read more
