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| | |  | This 80,00 hectare-park is one of the Peninsula’s largest virgin lowland forests. It is a remote destination that appeals to adventurous explorers. Golfers are never far from championship course in Johor with 30 venues from which to choose. Several are resorts providing accommodation, recreation and spas. Leading courses include Pulai Springs (two 18-hole courses) and Desaru Golf & Marina Resort. Desaru near the peninsula’s south-eastern tip is a 25km beach resort destination for Johor folk and neighbouring Singapore. While there are several resorts, it has a remote and tranquil atmosphere. Further south, Sebana Golf & Marina Resort includes a marina, hotel and an 18- hole golf courses. Customs and immigration facilities exist for ferry passengers travelling to and from Singapore. |
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| | | Tanjung Piai. 90 minutes west of Johor Bahru is the southernmost tip of the Asian continent. Boardwalks and hides offer an opportunity to appreciate the wetlands and there is a small resort and seafood restaurant. The state capital, Johor Bahru, is a shopper’s paradise especially for Singaporeans who flock here for bargains, The city is known for its colourful nightlife, busy coffee shops, bar, nightclubs and open-air night markets. It has a border town atmosphere with hawkers, moneychangers, unloading and loading goods and round the clock activity. In 1886, Sultan Abu Bakar the father of modern Johor built the magnificent Istana Besar as his official residence. Today it houses the Sultan Abu Bakar Museum, showcasing rare and beautiful treasures from all over the world. The Sultan Ibrahim Building, housing the state secretariat dominates the Johor Bahru skyline. Johor Bahru is a transport hub for travelers within the region. | | | Train head south into Singapore and forwards to Kuala Lumpur, Thailand and Kota Bharu in the northeast. Ferries also depart from Johor to destinations off Singapore and various parts of Sumatra. The state’s beautiful offshore islands, Sibu, Besar, Rawa, Aur, Pemanggil, Hujung and Tinggi are accessible from | 
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| Mersing and Tanjung Leman. Simple resorts are the order of the day but there’s no compromise on comfort or facilities and the rates are competitive. | | | | | | | Places Of Interest - Peninsular Malaysia | The State Of Johor |
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