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Last Updated: 20 Feb 2004 |
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Johor The Heir to Malacca |
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Introduction The state of Johor covers the entire southern end of Peninsular
Malaysia, and is linked to Singapore by a Johor Bahru is the state capital and the gateway of Singapore. It is a busy town, combining traditional and modern architecture. The main places of interest are Istana Bukit Serene (home of the Sultan of Johor), Istana Besar and the impressive Abu Bakar Mosque which overlooks the Johor Straits. It was opened in 1900 and took 8 years to build. Other places of visit within the state include the village of Kota Tinggi, where a waterfall cascades down over 35 meters to rocks and bathing pools below. There are a number of undeveloped and beautiful islands off Johor's eastern coastline. Variety of water sports can be enjoyed at the east coast of Johor beach also. Photo : In the center of Johor Bahru stands a particularly resplendent Hindu temple with beautiful sculptured figures from Hindu mythology adorning the central tower.
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rail and road causeway. It is one of Malaysia's more developed states
with a large agricultural industry producing the country's leading
amounts of rubber, palm oil and pineapple.