JOHOR BAHRU MALAYSIA

JOHOR BAHRU

MALAYSIA

Johor Bahru is famous for its proximity to Singapore. Many Singaporeans travel here to do their shopping, with a Singaporean dollar getting three Ringett on the currency exchange, everything is so much cheaper in JB.

However, JB is tired of being treated as a poor cousin and is trying to become equal. The development is visible at every step and soon JB is going to be a Rover City of Southern Malaysia.

JB used to be a River City back in 1950s. Sungai Seggat was flowing freely through the city. The development progresses fast but there is still a lot of work to be done.

At the moment the region of Stulang Laut serves as the waterfront recreational area with duty free, The Zone and many restaurants.

It is located on the shores of Johor Straits. There is also a ferry terminal here and regular ferry services to Pulau Batam, Indonesia. 

The sunsets here are spectacular and the night entertainment enchanting. It is joy to be part of this exciting city.

JB is a 5 minute train ride away from Singapore. Another option is a causeway drive, that could take an hour or longer depending on the traffic although the causeway is only 1 km long. Visiting JB is worthwhile even if one does not intend to do any shopping.

 

PULAU SINGA BESAR LANGKAWI MALAYSIA

PULAU SINGA BESAR

LANGKAWI

MALAYSIA

Pulau Singa Besar is just one of the 99 islands surrounding Langkawi. It is, like all of Langkawi islands, scenic and full of wildlife. Eagles, kingfishers, monitor lizards and magnitude of monkeys are ever present. The island has a sandy beach offering a pleasant nature discovery stroll. However, the most scenic island is Pulau Singa Kechil, picturesque and enjoyable to look at but wild and not accessible. However, birdsong can be heard and colorful kingfishers and horn-bills can be seen.

Pulau Singa Besar is an eagle sanctuary. Langkawi is a natural habitat for sea eagles. A great number of eagles is attracted to Singa Besar during feeding time to please the tourists. The island is also known for jam sessions organised by yachting community of Langkawi. Easily accessible from Kuah, Pulau Rebak and Telaga Harbor this great anchorage attracts many yachts.

Great music in company of friends in natural surrounds with fabulous backdrop of colorful sunsets is a memory forever.

The Geopark, natural beauty and warm climate makes Langkawi a treasure among islands of Malaysia. Visiting outer islands, accessible only by boat, brings a world of natural beauty so much closer.