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EXTERIOR_BUILDING Legoland Malaysia Hotel

Legoland Malaysia Hotel

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Nusajaya / Legoland, Johor Bahru
Impressive
8.9
(652 Reviews)
Legoland Malaysia Hotel is definitely our family's new favorite spot for holiday... Awesome!!! We love everything in the hotel😻 Since we enter the hotel lobby, we have been impressed by the unique design interior in every spot. Kids are never bored in this hotel, legos (small & giant) & games (video game area & qbox game) for kids are everywhere. The room is spacious, clean, and enchanting! Musics also everywhere, including in the elevator that made my sons dancing whenever entering the elevator. It feels like we were entering a new world when staying at Legoland hotel 😻 The different themes for the room make us want go back to Legoland Hotel Johor in the near future to experience other rooms.. My Son had requested to stay at NinjaGo Zayn🙈
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LOBBY St. Giles Southkey

St. Giles Southkey

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Tebrau, Johor Bahru
Impressive
8.9
(219 Reviews)
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LOBBY Forest City Marina Hotel

Forest City Marina Hotel

Hotels
Gelang Patah, Johor Bahru
Convenient
8.2
(37 Reviews)
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

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Johor Bahru - City Center, Johor Bahru
Impressive
8.6
(895 Reviews)
Cheapest 5 star hotel I've stayed so far. The room is big. Have bathtub, big windows and had a great view. Amenities were superb. Room service food are cheap but authentic and nice. Resto below is nice and price is cheap as well as the sky bar. Will stay longer again.
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING Fives Hotel Meldrum

Fives Hotel Meldrum

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Johor Bahru - City Center, Johor Bahru
Impressive
8.8
(21 Reviews)
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING KSL Hotel & Resort Johor Bahru

KSL Hotel & Resort Johor Bahru

Resorts
Johor Bahru - City Center, Johor Bahru
Impressive
8.5
(4166 Reviews)
Comfortable, strategic location, good service. Nice room decoration with affordable prices! Definitely visit this hotel again ! Love it
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SWIMMING_POOL Trinidad Suites Johor, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Trinidad Suites Johor, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

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Puteri Harbour, Nusajaya / Legoland
Impressive
8.7
(118 Reviews)
Nice experience, super large room with kitchen, there are some washing & drying machines we can use, and a self service trolley to handle large luggages.
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING New York Hotel Johor Bahru

New York Hotel Johor Bahru

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Johor Bahru - City Center, Johor Bahru
Convenient
8.2
(698 Reviews)
Good food. Very helpful housekeeping and front liner. Large room. Thanks for your great service. Worth for money.
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING Fives Hotel Johor Bahru City Center

Fives Hotel Johor Bahru City Center

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Johor Bahru - City Center, Johor Bahru
Impressive
8.4
(208 Reviews)
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING Berjaya Waterfront Hotel

Berjaya Waterfront Hotel

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Johor Bahru - City Center, Johor Bahru
Convenient
8.1
(1096 Reviews)
Affordable price and beautiful hotel
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING Somerset Medini Iskandar Puteri

Somerset Medini Iskandar Puteri

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Nusajaya / Legoland, Johor Bahru
Impressive
8.7
(1112 Reviews)
This place is just step away from legoland. The room is huge even for studio. There is a supermarket just open at the day we arrive and help us a lot to buy ingredients so we can cook at the apartment. Really recommended to stay in here.
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING Holiday Inn JOHOR BAHRU CITY CENTRE, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn JOHOR BAHRU CITY CENTRE, an IHG Hotel

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Johor Bahru - City Center, Johor Bahru
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8.7
(85 Reviews)
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING  Ramada Suites by Wyndham The Straits Johor Bahru

Ramada Suites by Wyndham The Straits Johor Bahru

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Johor Bahru - City Center, Johor Bahru
Impressive
8.8
(62 Reviews)
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Pool DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru

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Johor Bahru - City Center, Johor Bahru
DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru is conveniently situated just off the Singapore Causeway in the Central Business District. The hotel is adjacent to the Persada Johor International Convention Centre and overlooks the Straits of Johor River. Guests can enjoy easy access to popular attractions & shopping precincts including KOMTAR JBCC, City Square and both Changi International Airport in Singapore and Senai International Airport in Johor.
Impressive
8.8
(211 Reviews)
Very good service and great location.
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SWIMMING_POOL Hotel Sentral Johor Bahru @ Woodland Causeway

Hotel Sentral Johor Bahru @ Woodland Causeway

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Johor Bahru - City Center, Johor Bahru
Convenient
7.7
(2163 Reviews)
Clean and comfortable hotel near to JB sentral, city square. Always want to stay in this hotel if in Johor Bahru. Importantly, I've always got special price... Thanks, Hotel Sentral.
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING Tune Hotel Danga Bay

Tune Hotel Danga Bay

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Danga Bay, Johor Bahru
Impressive
8.3
(1124 Reviews)
Room ok, shower ok, near town, suitable for backpack style.
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING Fives Hotel DNP

Fives Hotel DNP

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Johor Bahru - City Center, Johor Bahru
Impressive
8.9
(29 Reviews)
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING Hotel CIQ @ Jalan trus

Hotel CIQ @ Jalan trus

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Johor Bahru - City Center, Johor Bahru
Impressive
8.5
(88 Reviews)
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING HOTEL ZAMSAHAM

HOTEL ZAMSAHAM

Hotels
Senai / Airport, Johor Bahru
Convenient
8.0
(92 Reviews)
The room was superb. The service and everything was very satisfying. Very recommended hotel.
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BEDROOM D ELEGANCE GRAND BANDAR SERI ALAM

D ELEGANCE GRAND BANDAR SERI ALAM

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Masai, Johor Bahru
Impressive
9.0
(30 Reviews)
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Facts about hotel in Johor Bahru

Total Accommodation
594 Properties
Popular Area
Nusajaya / Legoland, Skudai
Popular Hotel
Legoland Malaysia Hotel, St. Giles Southkey
Popular Landmark
Legoland Malaysia, Danga Bay

Guest reviews in hotel near Johor Bahru

8.3
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82,344 reviews from hotels in Johor Bahru with aggregated rating of 8.3/10.
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Merry C.
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17 Mar 2024
Big spacious and near KSL mall, so far so good this hotel very crowded.
Ayu D. T.
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11 Mar 2024
The bed sheets or the blanket was dirty, my skin itchy until today.
Diantoro D. S.
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13 Mar 2024
Good place. Great location near jb sentral. Nice room, clean and comfy. Great staff. Overall good experience.
Seo P. G.
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8.5
/ 10
8 Feb 2020
Convenience to place I want to go
Mi yuhui
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6.1
/ 10
18 Mar 2024
The washbasin doesn't drain, wifi not stable.
Azli K.
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11 Mar 2020
It's damn bad. Everything is old and in bad condition. Toilet stinks. Bathtub is rusty. The water heater is not working properly. Aircon not cold. I was in room 1233. Swimming pool is dirty. Breakfast selection is limited and horrible. Seriously the worst hotel i've been in. Do not come to this place. Citrus hotel which is just across and cheaper is much much much better.
Ging Y. Y.
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29 Aug 2023
I always stay here. It's clean and comfortable. Comes with free breakfast. The only setback is their towel. There is a smell on the towel. Some towel already torn.
lisa m.
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27 Feb 2024
Fine is fine. Clean and practical. Strong WIFI. No restaurant or roomservice though of any kind. Suitable when alone or a short stay as it lacks any and all atmosphere. Friendly staff.
Raden A. R.
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28 Feb 2024
Clean and walking distance to Legoland.

Frequently Asked Questions about hotels in Johor Bahru

What are the best areas to visit near Johor Bahru?

If you are in Johor Bahru, you can also visit Pulai, Ulu Tiram, Stulang Bahru, Larkin, Masai, Tebrau, Gelang Patah, Pasir Gudang, Danga Bay, Nusajaya / Legoland

Where are the best cities to visit in Johor Bahru?

The best cities to visit in Johor Bahru are Batu Pahat, Muar, Pontian District, Mersing, Kluang, Segamat District, Kota Tinggi, Kulai, Ledang

How many hotels are listed in Johor Bahru?

Currently, there are around 594 hotels that you can book in Johor Bahru

About

Johor Bahru is the capital of Johor province in the southern part of Malaysia, which borders Singapore to the north. It is Malaysia’s second largest city after Kuala Lumpur.

Almost half of Johor Bahru population is Malay ethnicity, while the rest are Chinese and Indian. Trading plays the biggest role for its economy and followed by the emerging tourism. It is also known as the “Southern Gateway” of Malaysia that receives 60% foreign tourists visiting the country.

Johor Bahru offers numerous tourist attractions, from family-friendly places to cultural and historical destinations. One of the most famous attractions there is Legoland Malaysia.

History of Johor Bahru

Dated back to the 19th century, Johor Bahru, which formerly called Tanjung Puteri, was founded in 1855. Once a fishing village, it had begun to develop significantly after the completion of Johor-Singapore Causeway in 1923 that links Malaysia to Singapore. After the World War II, the town has flourished and continue to develop until it was officially declared a city on 1 January 1994. This event was followed by the construction of Dataran Bandaraya Johor Bahru (Johor Bahru city square) as a commemoration.

How to go to Johor Bahru

By Air

Both international and domestic flights from and to Johor Bahru are available. You will land at Senai International Airport (JHB), Johor Bahru.

Going to and from the Airport in Johor Bahru

Taxi

There are two official taxi services in the airport:

  • Airport Limo (White Taxi) : paid by coupon
  • Executive Taxi (Blue Taxi) : metered taxi

The fares may vary, starting from 44.00 MYR (price is subject to change)

Bus

You can ride the Causeway Link Bus No. 333 with destination point at Terminal Larkin (Larkin Bus Station) located in central Johor Bahru. The bus trip takes around 45 minutes and fare starts from 8.00 MYR (price is subject to change).

By Sea

Ferry

You can choose ferry if you’re traveling from Batam and Bintan, Indonesia, and arrive at Johor Bahru International Ferry Terminal, Stulang Laut Harbour. Below are the details:

Via Batam: Ferry ride takes up to 90 minutes.

  • Round trip : 325,000 IDR (adults) and 245,000 IDR (children)
  • One way : 215,000 IDR (adults) and 170,000 IDR (children)

Via Bintan, Tanjung Pinang

Ferry rides take around three hours. Ticket costs around 85.00 MYR for one way trip and 150 MYR for round trip, excluding tax (around 6.00 MYR). Ferry departs at 7:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 03:30 PM.

Please note that the rides might be dismissed due to weather conditions.

Going to and from Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru

The ferry terminal can be reached by bus from JB Sentral bus bays (facing Jalan Jim Quee), bus stop opposite City Square (Jalan Wong Ah Fook), using bus services below:

  • Transit Link City Bus no. 123
  • S&S S2 Bus
  • JB Central Line No. 727
  • Maju Bus No. 10
  • Causeway Link CT1

By Land

Bus

JB Sentral Bus Terminal is located at Jalan Jim Quee. Since it is very close to Kotaraya II Terminal, all SBS Transit Bus Service and SMRT Bus Service will alight at this point starting from March 2015.

  • From Kuala Lumpur

Bus rides from Kuala Lumpur usually take four to five hours—depending on the traffic—to reach Johor Bahru with fare starts from 35.00 MYR. The departure point is centralized at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) and arrives at Johor Bahru’s Larkin Terminal.

There are numerous bus services operate this route, with the earliest departing time to Johor Bahru at 7 AM to the latest at 12:15 AM.

  • From Singapore

Johor Bahru is also reachable from Singapore by hopping on Causeway Link CW2 bus departing from Queen Street Terminal, Bugis, and CW5 bus departing from Newton MRT Singapore. These buses will stop at Larkin Terminal. The bus ride takes around 30-40 minutes, and costs 2.5 SGD (price is subject to change).

Another option is by Singapore’s SBS and SMRT public buses:

  •  No. 160 from Jurong East Interchange (beside Jurong East MRT Station), stopping at JB Sentral Bus Terminal
  • No. 170 (red plate) from Queen Street Terminal, Bugis, stopping at Larkin Terminal Johor Bahru
  • No. 170 (blue plate) from bus stop adjacent to and opposite of Kranji MRT Station, stopping at JB Sentral Bus Terminal
  • No. 950 from Woodlands bus interchange (opposite Woodlands MRT Station), stopping at JB Sentral Bus Terminal

Taxi

There are special taxies allowed to operate from Singapore to Johor Bahru and vice versa. Singapore taxis are only allowed to depart from Queen Street Terminal Bugis to JB Sentral Bus Terminal, and Johor Bahru taxis similarly are only allowed to drop off passengers at Queen Street Terminal. The fare starts from 40.00 SGD per car from Singapore and 60.00 MYR per car from Johor Bahru.

The advantage of using taxi services to cross the border is that you do not need to take the luggage and hop off the taxi to pass the immigration; it can be done from inside the taxi, using a special service. Another advantage is the 24-hour taxi service allows you to decide your schedule independently.

Train

JB Sentral railway station is located between Jalan Tun Abdul Razak and Jalan Jin Quee, connected to both City Square and CIQ via a pedestrian bridge.

  • From Kuala Lumpur

Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) provides daily train service to Johor Bahru with KL Sentral Station as the starting point. The trip takes around six hours and you may have a good sleep on its sleeper couch. Day trains are Ekspres Rakyat and Eskpres Sinaran, departing at 08:00 AM and 02:35 PM respectively. Meanwhile the night train, Ekspres Senandung Sutra departs at 11 PM. Fare may vary depending on the classes and types of seating or sleeping compartment:

Seaters: 

  • First Class Seat = 64 MYR
  • Second Class Seat = 33 MYR

First Class Sleeper Beds:

  • Upper Berth from 77 MYR
  • Lower Berth from 86 MYR

Second Class Sleeper Beds

  • Upper Berth = 39 MYR
  • Lower Berth = 45 MYR

 

  • From Singapore

All trains departing to and from Singapore stops at Woodlands Train Checkpoint in Singapore for immigration checking procedures. If you depart from Singapore, ticket to JB Sentral can be bought at the checkpoint in the ground floor, at the latest 20 minutes before your desired departure. Go into the waiting area in the second level before going through customs. The advantage to board the train to JB is a special passport control counters for train passengers, which means fewer people and smoother immigration process.

The ticket fare is 11.00 SGD to JB Sentral. (Price is subject to change)

Public Transportation in Johor Bahru

There are several means to get around Johor Bahru:

Bus

Buses regularly operate around the city and the last bus travels at around 11 PM. However, there are only fewer busses operating at night-time.

Majorly, buses can be accessed from Larkin Terminal (especially when you have just arrived from Singapore and disembark at this terminal). Bus stops are also available at the opposite of City Square, Jalan Wong Ah Fook. Below are fares from/to opposite City Square bus stop:

  • Kota Tinggi 4.80 MYR
  • Kulai 4.00 MYR
  • AEON Bukit Indah 2.70 MYR
  • JUSCO Permas Jaya Shopping Centre 2.60 MYR
  • AEON Tebrau City 2.40 MYR-2.50 MYR
  • Carrefour 2.20-2.30 MYR
  • Danga Bay 1.60-1.70 MYR
  • Larkin Bus Terminal 1.70 MYR
  • Jalan Kebun Teh/Jalan Tebrau junction 1.60-1.70 MYR/1.60-1.70 MYR
  • ZON Mall and Department Store 1.30 MYR
  • Plaza Pelangi or Taman Sentosa 1.20-1.30 MYR
  • Junction of Jalan Abu Bakar/Jalan Sungai Chat (located around 200m from the Straits View Hotel and Tepian Tebrau hawker center) 1.00 MYR/1.00 MYR
  • Hospital Sultanah Aminah (from or to Mawar complex takes around 5-minute-walk) 1.00 MYR/1.00 MYR
  • Johor Bahru Zoo 1.00 MYR/1.00 MYR

For ZON Mall and JUSCO stops, the return bus will not go back to City Square. Instead, the buses will terminate at JB Sentral.

Taxi

Taxi fare around Johor Bahru is fairly cheap, but make sure to insist on using meters instead of fixed rate proposed by the drivers. There is also no surcharge for bringing luggage. Rates start from 3.00 MYR. Additional charges that you may have to pay are toll, midnight drive for 50% charges (from 00:00 to 6 AM trip), and 2.00 MYR for telephone booking. The four taxi service providers are as below:

  • Comfort Taxi
  • Blue Cab Taxi
  • Sunlight Taxi
  • Public Cab

Aside of the meter taxi, there are prepaid taxis at Jalan Jim Quee next to Johor Bahru CIQ, operating by coupons bought at the booth, located at the edge of the road. These are a few enlisted fares:

  • AEON Tebrau City Shopping Center 21.50 MYR
  • Danga Bay 14.00 MYR
  • Larkin bus station 10.90 MYR
  • Senai International Airport 45.00 MYR

Tourist Attractions in Johor Bahru

The following are the top must-see destinations in Johor Bahru:

Legoland Malaysia

A renowned amusement park famed by every child’s toy Lego, Legoland Malaysia gained its popularity throughout Malaysia and internationally, as this is the first Legoland built in Malaysia. The other Legoland parks can be found only in United States and a number of European countries, such as Denmark, Germany, and United Kingdom.

This amusement park offers many fascinating main attractions, such as Lego Theme Park, Lego Water Park, and Lego Hotel. Lego Theme Park is notably popular for its Miniland area, which features world’s famous landmarks like Petronas Twin Tower, for instance, all built using Lego.

Legoland Malaysia admission ticket is 175.00 MYR for adults and 140.00 MYR for children

Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple

Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple is the biggest Hindu temple in Johor Bahru. As its name reflects, the fascinating temple is made of glass and, recorded in 2010, is the only one in the whole country of Malaysia.

The construction of this glass temple was inspired by Guru Bhagawan Sittar’s journey to Bangkok, Thailand, when he was the temple head. During his trip, he found a temple made of glass and immediately visited the temple. It had inspired him to renovate Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman to be a glass temple as it is today to attract many people including tourists.

The temple is located at 22 Lorong 1, Jalan Tebrau, reachable by taxi or bus.

Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque

The grand Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque is able to accommodate up to 2,000 worshippers. This mosque is a unique Islamic construction because it was built by two distinguishable architectural styles. Victorian and Moorish style are adapted and mixed with a little influence of Malay style. Constructed in 1892, the mosque is located at Jalan Abu Bakar.

You can reach this mosque by taxi, fare starts from 3.00 MYR

Johor Zoo

Being the oldest zoo in Malaysia, Johor Zoo was opened in 1928. The zoo is home to more than 100 animal species, including a rare exotic animal like gorilla.

Johor Zoo is located at the heart of Johor Bahru, close to Royal Museum and Johor Bahru Palace Grounds. The zoo is reachable by taxi.

The admission fee to Johor Zoo is 2.00 MYR for adults and 1.00 MYR for children.

Travel Tips

  • For authentic old-time-recipes bread and cakes, Hip Joo Bakery & Biscuit Factory is a delicious treat to your tummy. This shop sells bread since 1930 and is very famous for its coconut bread. Visit the shop at 13 Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Johor Bahru.
  • Malaysia’s most renowned Nasi Lemak is a great choice for lunch or dinner. This Malay cuisine can be found in almost any Johor Bahru’s restaurants. 
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