Johor - Johor Premium Outlets (JPO)

Johor Premium Outlets® is a collection of 130 designer and name brand outlet stores featuring saving of 25% to 65% every day. The center is held by "Genting Simon Sdn Bhd" (GSSB), a wholly owned subsidiary of Simon Genting Ltd ("SGL"). SGL in turn is a 50:50 joint venture between Azzon Ltd ("Azzon"), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genting Plantations Bhd, and Premium Outlets®, the outlet division of Simon Property Group. Johor Premium Outlets®, located at the intersection of the North-South Expressway and the Second Link Expressway, officially opened on December 11, 2011. The center is highly accessible to all traffic going to and from Johor and Singapore. It is about an hour drive from the City of Singapore, about 3 hours from Kuala Lumpur and only a short distance from Senai International Airport.

Johor - Legoland Malaysia Resort

LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort brings together a LEGOLAND Park, Water Park and Hotel in one LEGO® themed location. It is a family holiday destination with more than 70 hands-on rides, slides, shows and attractions. Almost everything is hands-on, so you can push, pedal and program, or steer, squirt and splash, your way through a truly interactive experience – and of course there’s building too. LEGOLAND Malaysia has seven themed areas of attractions for all ages such as The Beginning, LEGO® Technic, LEGO Kingdoms, Imagination, LEGO City, Land of Adventure and MINILAND. It’s an inspirational land where the children are the heroes. From LEGO experiment centres to rollercoasters, the park is a day-long voyage of discovery for all the family. The centrepiece is MINILAND, where Asian landmarks have been recreated using more than 30 million LEGO bricks. It’s an interactive world on a scale of 1:20, where people, trains and aeroplanes come to life at the touch of a button.

Johor - Tanjung Piai

Tanjung Piai is a cape in Johor which is the southernmost point of Peninsular Malaysia and thus the most southern point of mainland Asia. The skyline of Singapore is visible across the Johor Strait from the point. It features seafood restaurants, perched on wooden jetties that are surrounded by a rugged and rarefied coastline of unspoiled mangrove forests.

Johor - Batu Pahat Malaysia

Batu Pahat is a district in the state of Johor, Malaysia. It lies south-east of Muar, south-west of Kluang, north-west of Pontian, and south of Segamat and the new Ledang district. The capital of the district is Bandar Penggaram,Batu Pahat.

Johor - Muar Malaysia

Muar, also known as Bandar Maharani is a town geopolitically situated in the Muar district in the region or area of Muar in northwestern Johor, Malaysia. It is the main and biggest town of the bigger entity region or area of the same name, Muar which is sub-divided into the Muar district and the new Ledang district, which was upgraded into a full fledge district from the Tangkak sub-district earlier. Muar district as the only district covering the whole area formerly borders Malacca in the northern part. Upon the upgrading of Ledang district, the Muar district now covers only the area south of Sungai Muar, whilst the northern area beyond the river is in within Ledang district. However, both divided administrative districts are still collectively and fondly called and referred as the region or area of Muar as a whole by their residents and outsiders.

Johor - Johor Circuit

Built in 1986, the Johor Circuit is the first international class motor racing circuit outside of the Klang Valley. It initially catered to the growing local enthusiasts but soon gained recognition not only regionally, but also internationally. Although it was then a comparatively new circuit, its challenging 3.86km configuration soon attained respect and admiration amongst the racing fraternity. In 1990, just four years after it was built, the circuit was upgraded to the strict FIM World GP homologation requirements. In 1998, it hosted the World Motorcycle Grand Prix Championship. Ever since then, it has been hosting regular local and regional events.

Johor - Pineapple Plantations

Johor still tops in pineapple. Workers transporting pineapple suckers for planting. E very day, some 800 workers toil under the sun to plant and harvest pineapples at Peninsula Plantations, dubbed the country’s largest pineapple plantation.

Johor - Pulau Tinggi

Tinggi Island or Pulau Tinggi is one of the many captivating tropical islands that nestle the East Coast of Johor. Its stretches of white, sandy beach surrounded by alluring blue waters makes it a perfect haven for those who want to escape from the mundane world.

Johor - Pulau Sibu

The word for island in Malay is Pulau and big is besar so in actual fact Pulau Sibu Besar means Big Sibu Island. Pulau Sibu forms part of the Seribuat chain of islands and lies 12 kilometres off the east coast of the West Peninsular of Malaysia. Tanjong Leman is the boat pick up point for Pulau Sibu and is approximately 2 hours north of Johor Bahru on the Mersing road. The island is shaped like a triangular hour glass, about 6 kilometres long and never more than one kilometre wide it's whole length.

Johor - Pulau Pemanggil

Pulau Pemanggil is 1,036 ha ( 6.4 km square ). It has population of 109 people. The locals involve in tourism, fisheing and agriculture activities. The island has a small dam for their water supply. Located 85.5km from Mersing jetty and 59.5km from Tanjung Leman jetty. It uses solar energy system and genset for electric supply. Installation managed by TNB.

Johor - Pulau Kukup

Kukup, near the south-western tip of the peninsula, 20km from Pontian, is a well-known fishing village with most of its houses built on stilts. It is famous for its fish farms and several popular seafood restaurants which serve famous local delicacies like crab, fish and prawn. Visitors can tour nearby Pulau Kukup or Kukup Island by hiring boat operators to take them to the mangrove island which is as a significant ecological site.

Johor - Pulau Jawa

Pulau Rawa is a really beautiful island wonderfully covered with white coral sand shaded by tall palm trees. The island has many fascinating caves made for exploration and divine offshore coral reefs brightly lit by the many neon-coloured fishes and unusual marine life. And the breathtaking Rawa Island Resort, set amid all these, make Pulau Rawa a haven for fishing, scuba-diving, shell-collecting, lobster-hunting and underwater photography.

Johor - Pulau Babi Besar

There are a cluster of 3 islands just off the coast of Mersing in Johor which used to be overrun by wildboars. Nobody knows how the wildboars got across to inhabit the islands but these hardy creatures have been known to swim long distances. Perhaps, floating islands ie little clumps of land that had been torn from riverbanks during heavy monsoon rains could have carried them to these islands and thence multiplied as there were no known predators until man came along. Fisher folk named the islands , Babi Besar (Big Pig), Babi Tengah (Pig in the Middle) and Babi Hujong (Pig at the end) but 'Babi' was consequently dropped from the name and thus, today they are more popularly known as Pulau Besar, Pulau Tengah and Pulau Hujong. As with the name, the wildboars on these islands have also disappeared.

Johor - Pulau Aur

Pulau Aur, known locally as Aur Island, lies about 65 km east of Mersing, Johor, Malaysia. It is part of the Johor Marine Park. Its corals, lagoons and offshore pools make it a tourist attraction. It has for many years also always been a frequent stopover point for fishermen. There is also a smaller island close by, Pulau Dayang. Both islands are home to Singaporean diving companies, divers reach the island by chartered boats from Mersing or Singapore.

Johor - Orchid Valley

Located in the village of Kangkar Pulai, 30km northwest of Johor Bahru, Orchid Valley is a 40-ha. property at the foot of Gunung Pulai (Mount Pulai).

Orchid Valley is reputedly the largest tropical orchid farm in the world. It has beautiful and exotic orchids from over 80 varieties. It is also internationally recognised, with some hybrids registered with the World Orchid Society in London.

Since its opening in February 1996, the Orchid Valley has become a popular attraction among tourists and orchid lovers especially from Singapore. Here, visitors can buy cut flowers or potted plants of exotic orchid breeds at very reasonable prices. The cool, fresh air and the scenic views with undulating hills in the backdrop are a welome change for urban visitors.

The farm consists of an orchid plantation, an educational corridor, a tourist centre and a research laboratory. Other facilities for visitors include a restaurant, a children's playground and viewing terraces. Waterfalls, lakes and fountains create a soothing ambience, and a tram ride around the farm lets visitors enjoy the breathtaking sights in comfort.

The farm is open daily from 8.30am to 5.30pm. A small entrance fee is applicable.

For more information, please contact :
Orchid Valley
19th Mile
Pontian Road
Kukup, Johor
82300
Tel :+607-5271122
Fax :+607-5272913

Johor - Mount Ophir

According to local anecdote, Tangkak was explored by seven siblings from Riau Islands. This expedition group led by Lang Mahmud was sailing to Muar with a small boat, then sailed along Sungai Kesang to enter Tangkak river. Due to areas surronding the river is a swamp land, they had to crawl slowly to cross the swamp. They finally reached the Bukit Tambak high ground and settled down there. The name of Tangkak is believed to be coined from “Merangkak” (crawl). Another version is according to legend, Tangkak was explored by eight Javanese led by Haji Yusof and Minister “Arkah”. They were forced to bending their bodies during the clearing work on swamp land to avoid being scratched by thorny branches. The name of Tangkak is said a morph of Javanese word “berangkak”. In a 1853’s written document says Tangkak was occupied by Malay people. A Malacca police officer named T. Bradell on his way to Mount Orphir (Gunung Ledang) had encountered a group of 15 Malays who were carrying seven sacks of rice to be sold to Chinese miners. These farmers are supposedly originated from Tangkak.

Johor - Mersing

Mersing is nowadays the gateway to several beautiful islands. It used to be a sleepy fishing village. There are still many fishing boats on the river, as well as a local wet market and fishing-related industries. It lies along the South China Sea at the mouth of the Mersing River. Its predominantly Malaysian residents live in coastal and riverside fishing villages. There are some local tin-mining settlements and rubber estates. An embarkation point for the islands in the Seribuat Archipelago and a regular port of call on the east coastal trade route, Mersing is linked by road inland to Batu Pahat and south to Johor Bahru and Singapore. In the town you find travel agents, shops, restaurants (also a KFC). Mersing has a mix of the whole countries main dishes. Guest Houses, Hotels offer day-tours that include visit to rubber plantations, palm oil plantations, etc. Other popular one-day tour is to visit and snorkel around 4 or 5 of the offshore islands.

Johor - Gunung Pulai

Experience the awe-inspiring Gunung Pulai (icy) Waterfalls at the forest reserve nearest Johor Bahru. Have a picnic and learn about forest management at the nearby facility. Nature lovers will particularly find delight in the exuberant flora and fauna. An overnight stay enables you to explore the reserve early the next morning. You can pitch your own tent or stay with the locals in the kampong. The folks here breed freshwater fish, tap rubber and grow oyster mushrooms, fruits and hydroponic vegetables for subsistence. Getting There: Drive along Skudai Road towards Pontian Kecil. Turn right after Pekan Nenas.

Johor - Gunung Panti

Situated about 12km from the small town of Kota Tinggi is the recreational forest of Gunung Panti. The recreational forest is accessible by any modes of transportation and is only a two hour drive from the Causeway. Many people consider Gunung Panti as a training ground for trekkers so that they may proceed to trek tougher mountains in Sabah or the Himalayas. Explorers come here to practice as well. It will be a 2-3 hour walk to the summit, depending on one's physical condition. All there is to bring is a small backpack with food and water. Prepare to encounter the usual insects and creepy crawlies found in jungles. Which means, bring your insect repellent! One must prepare the final 20m climb to the summit though, as the ground is rather steep. They will need equipments and the help of professionals if they are still new to trekking. Trekkers will arrive at a beautiful camping site at the summit, and temporary accommodation is provided as well.

Johor - Gunung Ledang

Mount Ophir, or more commonly known by its Malay name, Gunung Ledang, is a mountain situated in the Gunung Ledang National Park located in Ledang District (northwestern Johor), Malaysia. The summit is located between the border of Muar and Malacca. Standing at 1,276 m (4,186 ft), with a clear trail leading to the peak, the mountain is a popular destination among amateur climbers. Mount Ophir is also the 64th highest mountain in Malaysia and arguably the most climbed mountain in the country, despite it having one of the higher climbing fatalities in the region of South-East Asia. Camping on the mountain has been forbidden after the death of campers who were crushed by falling trees in separate incidents.

A resort at the foot of the mountain was opened in the recent years. Called Gunung Ledang Resort, it offers decent accommodation and adventure programmes. However, the access to the top of the mountain can only be made through the National Park office, which is a few kilometres away from the resort. The trail from the resort has been closed due the death of campers.