Johor Travel Log

  W ritten by : Siti Nurafiqah binti Zulkifle Dato 'Sir Onn bin Dato' Jaafar was born on 12 February 1895 in Bukit Gambir, Jalan Gertak Merah, Johor Bahru. He is the founder and president of the United Malays National Organization also known as UMNO. During his life, he served as a District Officer in Batu Pahat during the British colonial administration. He died on 19 January 1962 at the age of 67. In order to appreciate his services during serving in Batu Pahat, a gallery has been set up near the Batu Pahat Golf Club.                                 This 4487.50 square foot building was his official residence at the time. This building was built in 1938 with the construction cost at that time was RM15,500.00.   This memorial building was inspired by Y.A.B. Dato ’Hj. Abdul Ghani bin Othman, Menteri Besar of Johor in conjunction with the visit of Y.A.B. Dato ’Seri Abdullah bin Hj. Ahmad Badawi...

Written by: Nurul Syazwaniey Fatin binti Ramlee  If Kuala Lumpur has National Art Gallery and Malacca has Upside Down House, here in Johor, we have Johor Art Gallery. So, bacisally this art gallery building was built in 1910. The building at once became the base for the Japanese Imperial Army during the Japanese Occupation of Malaya. The building used to be the official residence of the Chief Minister of Johor, Abdullah Jaafar. Afterwards, the Johor State Government decided to preserve the building by turning it into an art gallery and thus the Johor Art Gallery was opened on 29 January 1994 by Chief Minister Muhyiddin Yasin. In 2000–2003, it was closed for renovation and reopened again on 6 May 2003 by Chief Minister Abdul Ghani Othman.  At first, this gallery used to display historical artifacts about arts and cultures of Johor. However, now it became the center for arts and cultures. Although nowadays it is rare now for anyone to has interested in visiting places like this,...

  Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque is the state mosque of Johor, Malaysia. Located along Jalan Skudai, Johor Bahru, the mosque was constructed between 1892 and 1900, under the direction of Sultan Abu Bakar.  One of the most magnificent and historic buildings in the southernmost state of Malaysia, Johor, is the majestic Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque. Known in the Malay language as Masjid Negeri Sultan Abu Bakar, it is the State Mosque of Johor. As the architect of the mosque, Tuan Haji Mohamed Arif bin Punak set out to recreate English Victorian colonial architecture, as noted by the minarets in the style of British clock towers of the 19th century. Along with some slight Malay influence, the mosque also features some Moorish architectural elements. The Johor government engineer Dato 'Yahya bin Awalluddin supervised Tuan Haji Mohamed Arif bin Punak, who conveyed the Anglophile sentiments of Sultan Ibrahim ibni Sultan Abu Bakar, the Sultan of Johor at the time. In ad...

EXPERINCE THE UNDERWATER LIFE AT SEA LIFE MALAYSIA LEGOLAND!      Cant believe that this is actually a new attraction at Johor which is we're be able to experience a sea life infront of our eyes. So first thing first, SEA LIFE are officially opened in May 2019 & the facts that we need to know about this new aquarium that Sea Life Malaysia post about was : This double-storey aquarium located next to existing ventures of Merlin Entertainments, LEGOLAND® Malaysia Theme Park, LEGOLAND® Water Park, and LEGOLAND® Hotel, occupying 2,123m2 of land space. SEA LIFE Malaysia will have more than 25 display tanks in 11 habitat zones, featuring 13,000 sea creatures from 120 species. The largest tank, Ocean Tank will feature a tunnel where visitors can watch as sharks, rays and other sea creatures swim around them in 385,000 litres of water. SEA LIFE Malaysia believes in informing and educating the guests about coral reefs, and how they contribute to the entire ecosystem of the Eart...

Written by : Siti Nurafiqah binti Zulkifle   If you have ever visited Batu Pahat, you will definitely not miss the opportunity to visit various interesting places in here with your family. These places consist of cozy surroundings where you can breathe fresh air or see other natural beauties. Here I will list some interesting places in Batu Pahat so that you have the opportunity to visit it if you have the opportunity later. 1. Minyak Beku Beach This beach offers an amazingly beautiful sunset. If you come to Batu Pahat, it would be nice if you spend your evening at Minyak Beku Beach and enjoy the beauty of the sunset. Another activity that you can do on at this beach is fishing. In this beach, there are many fishing spots that you can enjoy with your friends or families while on this beach. So don't forget to bring a fishing rod and hook when visiting this beach.  Address :  83000, Jalan Minyak Beku, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor 2. Punggur Beach Located 30 km from the city cen...

Written by: Nurul Syazwaniey Fatin binti Ramlee  CALLING OUT ALL THE ADVENTEROUS AND HORROR LOVERS! Have you ever tasted true fear? If not, you surely need to visit this place. LOST in JB was founded by a group of fun-loving individuals who are passionate about escape rooms, gaming and adventure. These escape rooms can be so much more than solving generic puzzles and unlocking chests.  Here at LOST in JB , they aim to deliver a truly immersive experience from the moment you step in. With engaging storytelling, real authentic surroundings, and jaw-dropping special effects, you’ll forget you are in a game. They also incorporated many innovative gameplay ideas that will leave both newcomers and experienced escape room enthusiasts pleasantly surprised and surely these escape rooms are perfect for friend gatherings, work functions and team building events. There are over 10 game themes for you to try and challenge yourself. Here are a few of the themes: 1) ANNABELLE   For the...

  Pasir Gudang Kite Museum (Malay: Muzium Layang-Layang)  Written By Muhammad Syahir The first museum in Malaysia to present a history of kites. It has been opened since 2002 as a monument to all kiters throughout the world. An exhibition includes a lot of colorful kites, information posters and video about Pasir Gudang International Kite Festival. The museum has an unique working windmill whose mechanism works to generate enough electricity to supply the daily needs of the museum.   The best time to visit Pasir Gudang Kite Museum is February, when there is a  World Kite Festival  holding. This internationally acclaimed event has been hosted continuously since 1995. After visiting this place you will know that kites appear in the culture and history of many countries around the world. Do not forget to bring a kite – outside the museum there is a field for flying a kite. It’s also a venue of the Annual International Kite Festival: Kites have been worshipped as re...

 Are you ready to face the extreme challenge? Once in a lifetime experience? If you are, then get ready to step on into  Written by Muhammad Syahir X PARK SUNWAY ISKANDAR X PARK Sunway Iskandar proudly presents a 32-acres action-packed space promising extreme fun for all. Offering non-stop adrenaline-pumping activities immersed in the site’s spectacular surroundings to become a main destination for sports enthusiasts from all over the country and the community here in Johor. The activities offered are Go-Kart, Mountain biking, Motocross, Rock climbing, Archery, Paintball and many other interesting activities. It is one of the largest extreme and adventure park in Malaysia These are my experience during my trip to X park Aquawalk Discover and explore the greatness of the sea. You can see a lot of fish, coral, plants and others that will open up your eyes.  Archery Play archery with its fully equipped facility. Dare yourself to aim for bullseye  ATV ride Rev up and dis...