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 Johor Fast Facts

 

 

Johor in its early days was known as Ujong Tanah (a Malay term meaning Land’s End).  The present name of Johor is reputed to have been derived from the Arabic word “Jauhar" which means precious stone. The English equivalent for precious stone is ‘jewel The Malay name ‘Johor’ was coined as it sounded like ‘jewel'.

 

Johor Bahru is the State of Johor.  Johor lies at the southern end of Peninsular Malaysia. It occupies a land area of 18,841 sq. km and is the 3rd largest state of the country after Sarawak and Pahang. Owing to its position, travellers often know Johor as the “Southern Gateway to Malaysia”.  Johor has another unofficial accolade; the “Southern-most Tip of the Mainland Asia”. The southernmost tip Tanjung Piai in Pontian, is the south-western region of Johor.

 

Geographically, Johor is surrounded by the states of Malacca, Negeri Sembilan and Pahang on the north, the Straits of Malacca on the west, the Straits of Johor on the south and the South China Sea on the east. The island Republic of Singapore situated in the south shares the Straits of Johor and is linked to Johor via the causeway (Johor Bahru-Woodland) and the 2nd Link (Tanjung Kupang-Tuas). Johor has eight districts: Johor Bahru, Pontian, Batu Pahat, Muar, Segamat, Kluang, Mersing and Kota Tinggi. The capital of the state is Johor Bahru. If you are in Johor for the first time, we suggest that you find out which district you are in, and decide which other districts you would like to visit.
 

Johor is one of the nine states, with a hereditary ruler, the Sultan, who is the Head of State. The head of the state government is the Menteri Besar (Chief Minister), an elected representative and appointed by the Sultan on the advice of the Prime Minister. The civil servants of the state are under the Johor Civil Service (JCS) system which is distinct from other states. Johor also has its own military force called the Johor Military Force (JMF).

 

 
GEOGRAPHY
 

Location :

southern end of Peninsular Malaysia, making it “The Southern Gateway to Malaysia” . It is at the southern-most tip of Mainland Asia. Surrounded by the Straits of Malacca on the west, the South China Sea on the east and the Straits of Johor separating it from Singapore.

 

Area :

18,841 sq. km (3rd largest state of Malaysia).

 

Population :

2.56 million (The main races are Malay, Chinese and Indian).

 
 
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
 

Banks and authorised money-changers as well as reputable hotels accept foreign currency for bill settlement.

 
 
CREDIT / CHARGE CARDS
 

Visa, Master, American Express, Diners and others are generally accepted at airports, hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, tour and travel companies, fuel stations and other establishments.

 
 
BANKING
 

Business Hour :

9:30am to 4:00pm (Monday to Friday) and 9:30am to 11:30 am (on Saturday but closed on 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month); some banks offer extended banking hours.

 

ATM :

Most Automated Teller Machines (ATM) are operational for 24 hours everyday.

 
 
POSTAL SERVICES
 

Business Hours :

8:30am to 5:00pm except Sunday, Public Holidays and on 1st Saturday of every month.

 
 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
 

International calls, fax, telegraph, telex, e-mail and internet services are easily available.

 
 
UTILITIES
 

Electrical :

Voltage 220- 240; 50 Hz, rectangular- shaped 3-pin sockets.

 

Water :

Water is safe for drinking from the tap, though locals prefer to boil it first; mineral or bottled water is easily available.

 
 

 
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