Johor is Peninsular Malaysia's southernmost state. The state capital
Johor Bahru popularly known as JB is famous for its golf courses,
historical buildings, architecture, and shopping establishments. It fact it
is know to be a shopper's paradise well known for its bargains. It is also
famous for its colourful nightlife, coffee shops and nightclubs.
Johor's countryside is landscaped in pineapple plantations, rubber trees,
coconut and oil palms. Agro tours to rubber and oil palm plantations and
fruit farms are popular. Endau-Rompin National Park, a 80,000
hector-park straddles the state of Pahang to the north. It has one of the
largest virgin lowland forest.
The state of Johor is also mostly surrounded by water. The west coast
fronts the Straits of Malacca and the east coast provides access to some
wonderful beaches and off shore islands such as Sibu and Besar.
Johor Bahru popularly known as JB is famous for its golf courses,
historical buildings, architecture, and shopping establishments. It fact it
is know to be a shopper's paradise well known for its bargains. It is also
famous for its colourful nightlife, coffee shops and nightclubs.
Johor's countryside is landscaped in pineapple plantations, rubber trees,
coconut and oil palms. Agro tours to rubber and oil palm plantations and
fruit farms are popular. Endau-Rompin National Park, a 80,000
hector-park straddles the state of Pahang to the north. It has one of the
largest virgin lowland forest.
The state of Johor is also mostly surrounded by water. The west coast
fronts the Straits of Malacca and the east coast provides access to some
wonderful beaches and off shore islands such as Sibu and Besar.
| Simple Resorts dot the shoreline |
| Walk the beach or relax under some trees |
A popular island resort, Pulau Rawa is sixteen kilometers off the coast of
Johor. With white sands, scenic coves, and clear waters, activities
include snorkeling, diving and fishing.
Johor. With white sands, scenic coves, and clear waters, activities
include snorkeling, diving and fishing.
| Pulau Tengah is one of the few islands designated by the Malaysian government as a Marine Park. The island possesses a remarkable abundance of marine life, including rare species of fish and coral. Giant leatherback turtles emerge from the sea to lay their eggs on this island during the month of July. |
| Watch leatherback turtles lay eggs |
| Camp out at Pulau Besar Pulau Besar is an outstanding dive destination. The island gained attention during the 1970s, as a Vietnamese refugee transit camp. |
Palau Aur Island, Johor
Diving at Palau Aur Island, Johor
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| Places |
Sibu Island
Pulau Sibu is a pleasant hideaway with its lush tropical vegetation,
endless stretches of golden beaches and clear blue waters. The island is
also dotted with numerous sea caves carved out of rocks. The constant
pounding of the sea during the monsoon season has given the island a
beautiful yet rugged appearance.
The surrounding waters contain fascinating coral reefs teeming with
colourful marine life. Shipwrecks off its coast can also be found. In the
olden days, Chinese junks and pirate vessels often exchanged cannon
fire around this island, and the remains of these battles lie scattered
around the seabed.
There are facilities for scuba diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, sailing and
angling. Visitors can go for a hike through the jungle leading to unspoilt
mangrove swamps or visit the kelong, or jetty, where anchovies are
caught. Alternatively, head for the kampong, or village, to get a first-hand
look at how coconuts are smoked to make copra.
Pulau Sibu is a pleasant hideaway with its lush tropical vegetation,
endless stretches of golden beaches and clear blue waters. The island is
also dotted with numerous sea caves carved out of rocks. The constant
pounding of the sea during the monsoon season has given the island a
beautiful yet rugged appearance.
The surrounding waters contain fascinating coral reefs teeming with
colourful marine life. Shipwrecks off its coast can also be found. In the
olden days, Chinese junks and pirate vessels often exchanged cannon
fire around this island, and the remains of these battles lie scattered
around the seabed.
There are facilities for scuba diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, sailing and
angling. Visitors can go for a hike through the jungle leading to unspoilt
mangrove swamps or visit the kelong, or jetty, where anchovies are
caught. Alternatively, head for the kampong, or village, to get a first-hand
look at how coconuts are smoked to make copra.
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