JOHOR DARUL TAKZIM

DANGA BAY , JOHOR
The Danga Bay of Johor acts as the premier waterfront city in Malaysia. It is located near to Jalan Skudai and situated not far from the city of Johor Bahru. It is located near to the Istana Bukit Serene, the official residence for the Sultan of Johor.

Danga Bay offers a lot of activities with luxury and glam. It possesses the high end retail outlets and fine dines restaurants. It is considered as the biggest recreation park in Johor Bahru as there are many activities that are suitable for all ages. The Danga Park is suitable for children as it offers interesting activities exclusively for them. Danga Bay is too famous as a romantic spot for couples as there are top notch restaurants which offer fine dining with the awesome night view. Furthermore, Danga Bay showcases the culture of Johor, Malaysia. There, you can have a better picture of the different cultures in Malaysia. There is also a mall there, namely Danga City Mall. It possesses leisure, entertainment and food from the local as well as international. For accommodation, the Tunes Hotel Danga Bay suits the best. It is one of the famous Johor hotels.

DESARU BEACH
At the eastern tip of the Peninsular Malaysia, Desaru is very close to the developing country, Singapore. It is located at the east of Johor Bahru, the main city of Johor.

Desaru beach is a very famous spot for tourists, mostly from Singapore and too, the locals. It is one of the best beaches around in Johor. There are many activities available for all ages of people. There are many hotels in Johor and so it is not hard to pick the one on Desaru beach.

Apart from the white sandy beach of Desaru's, there is one interesting spot that most families will pay a visit to. That is the Desaru Fruit Farm. It is planted with a large variety of tropical fruits such as starfruit and definitely the king of fruits durian. You can take a one-day-tour or even overnight and buy yourself some juicy fruits. Another spot that is too, suitable for family is the Ostrich Wonderland in Desaru. This is the place to bring along your kids, with the chance in getting close with these ostriches. Not only you will get to know more about the ostriches, you have the chance in riding one with very reasonable fees.

There is a golf club in Desaru namely the Desaru Golf and Country Club. Golfers and spend their time on the golf course. The theme of the decoration in the club is more to African-style with a unique log cabin clubhouse. Besides, they do provide fine dining.

Legoland Malaysia theme park, the first in Asia, is situated in Nusajaya, Johor. Situated on 76 acres of land, the park is the sixth such park to open in the world. Previous parks are located in Billund, Denmark (1968), Windsor, England (1996), California, USA (1999), Germany (2002), Florida, USA (2005). Legoland is built with over 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions. One of the main attractions here is the Miniland. More than 30 million lego bricks are used in the building of these monuments including the Petronas Twin Towers, The Merlion Statue, Taj Mahal and others.

These well-known buildings are built using lego bricks, an interactive world on a scale of 1:20 where people, trains and aeroplanes come to life at the touch of a button. Other attractions at the park include Lego City, Land of Adventure, Imagination, Lego Kingdom and Lego Technic. In the theme park, there is also an Observation Tower which is the highest tower in Legoland Malaysia, some 60 meters from the ground. This is also the third Legoland observation tower in the world after Denmark and Germany. Legoland is a fascinating place to visit for children and adults alike!

Shrouded in mystical legends and folklore, Gunung Ledang continues to charm and intrigue locals and visitors alike. According to the legend of the Princess of Gunung Ledang, the Sultan of Melaka wanted the Princess' hand in marriage and she, not wanting to marry him, demanded that the Sultan present her with seven jars of women's tears, seven trays of mosquitoes' hearts and seven bowls of the Sultan's son's blood. After he was unable to meet these impossible requests, she fled to the mountain and continues to live in a hidden cave, to this day.


JOHOR DARUL TAKZIM // MALAYSIA // MELAKA BANDARAYA BERSEJARAH
JOHOR DARUL TAKZIM

Bordering with Singapore, Malaysia's southernmost state of Johor is also the country's most populous province. The state capital of Johor Bahru is more of a transit point than a tourist hotspot, yet it has some decent attractions making it a worthwhile destination in its own right. Johor is split into eight districts: Batu Pahat, Johor Bahru, Kluang, Kota Tinggi, Mersing, Muar, Pontian and Segamat, the largest of these being Johor Bahru. Johor also has eight small islands located off its coast: Tinggim, Rawa, Sibu, Tengah, Pemanggil, Aur, Besar and Lima. Most of these islands are sparsely populated, with Tinggi being the most significant island and a popular tourist attraction which can be visited by boat from the mainland.
HISTORY: history of Johor. Dato' Temenggong Daing Ibrahim Sultan Abu Bakar	Johor was originally known as Ujung Tanah, meaning 'land's end' in Malay. However, after the state was established, it changed its name to the current title, which is a derivation of the Arabic word jauhar, meaning 'precious stone'. The history of Johor is marked by struggles for control between various powers including the Malays, Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch and British. After Malacca was captured by the Portuguese in 1511, the Malays re-established their kingdom in Johor. Things were far from quiet in the region following this event however, with the Malays facing numerous challenges to their control. These challenges forced them to forge a number of strategic alliances in order to maintain economic and political status in the region. In 1641, with Dutch assistance, Malacca was captured and added to the Johor kingdom. Over the next two decades, the state enjoyed a period of great prosperity which dwindled towards the end of the century and the early 18th century. In 1819, Johor was split into two territories. The mainland area fell under the control of the Temenggong and the Sultanate of Riau-Linggi came under the control of the Bugis. This period marked the beginning of modern day Johor. A treaty signed in 1855 between British-controlled Singapore and the Sultan Ali of Johor saw Johor's control handed to Dato' Temenggong Daing Ibrahim (excepting Kesang which was later ceded in 1877). Dato' Temenggong Abu Bakar, son of Temenggong Ibrahim, succeeded his father as the Sultan of Johor in 1866 and went on to play a major part in the development of the state. The Sultan helped to draft a constitution and establish a stable political system. Additionally, he constructed the Istana Besar, the Sultan's official residence. Through his achievements, Sultan Abu Bakar garnered the title 'Father of Modern Johor'. Black pepper and Gambier industries became Johor's economic foundations in the 19th century and encouraged an influx of Chinese immigrants to migrate to the region. After the death of Sultan Abu Bakar, his successor was forced to rule under the watchful eye of DG Campbell, a British adviser who took office in 1914. WWII saw the city hold out against the Japanese longer than any other city in the Malay peninsula. After the war, the state of Johor became a part of the Federation of Malaya.

INTEREST PLACES : DANGA BAY DESARU BEACH LEGOLAND GUNUNG LEDANG	DANGA BAY , JOHOR The Danga Bay of Johor acts as the premier waterfront city in Malaysia. It is located near to Jalan Skudai and situated not far from the city of Johor Bahru. It is located near to the Istana Bukit Serene, the official residence for the Sultan of Johor. Danga Bay offers a lot of activities with luxury and glam. It possesses the high end retail outlets and fine dines restaurants. It is considered as the biggest recreation park in Johor Bahru as there are many activities that are suitable for all ages. The Danga Park is suitable for children as it offers interesting activities exclusively for them. Danga Bay is too famous as a romantic spot for couples as there are top notch restaurants which offer fine dining with the awesome night view. Furthermore, Danga Bay showcases the culture of Johor, Malaysia. There, you can have a better picture of the different cultures in Malaysia. There is also a mall there, namely Danga City Mall. It possesses leisure, entertainment and food from the local as well as international. For accommodation, the Tunes Hotel Danga Bay suits the best. It is one of the famous Johor hotels. DESARU BEACH At the eastern tip of the Peninsular Malaysia, Desaru is very close to the developing country, Singapore. It is located at the east of Johor Bahru, the main city of Johor. Desaru beach is a very famous spot for tourists, mostly from Singapore and too, the locals. It is one of the best beaches around in Johor. There are many activities available for all ages of people. There are many hotels in Johor and so it is not hard to pick the one on Desaru beach. Apart from the white sandy beach of Desaru's, there is one interesting spot that most families will pay a visit to. That is the Desaru Fruit Farm. It is planted with a large variety of tropical fruits such as starfruit and definitely the king of fruits durian. You can take a one-day-tour or even overnight and buy yourself some juicy fruits. Another spot that is too, suitable for family is the Ostrich Wonderland in Desaru. This is the place to bring along your kids, with the chance in getting close with these ostriches. Not only you will get to know more about the ostriches, you have the chance in riding one with very reasonable fees. There is a golf club in Desaru namely the Desaru Golf and Country Club. Golfers and spend their time on the golf course. The theme of the decoration in the club is more to African-style with a unique log cabin clubhouse. Besides, they do provide fine dining. LEGOLAND Legoland Malaysia theme park, the first in Asia, is situated in Nusajaya, Johor. Situated on 76 acres of land, the park is the sixth such park to open in the world. Previous parks are located in Billund, Denmark (1968), Windsor, England (1996), California, USA (1999), Germany (2002), Florida, USA (2005). Legoland is built with over 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions. One of the main attractions here is the Miniland. More than 30 million lego bricks are used in the building of these monuments including the Petronas Twin Towers, The Merlion Statue, Taj Mahal and others. These well-known buildings are built using lego bricks, an interactive world on a scale of 1:20 where people, trains and aeroplanes come to life at the touch of a button. Other attractions at the park include Lego City, Land of Adventure, Imagination, Lego Kingdom and Lego Technic. In the theme park, there is also an Observation Tower which is the highest tower in Legoland Malaysia, some 60 meters from the ground. This is also the third Legoland observation tower in the world after Denmark and Germany. Legoland is a fascinating place to visit for children and adults alike! GUNUNG LEDANG Shrouded in mystical legends and folklore, Gunung Ledang continues to charm and intrigue locals and visitors alike. According to the legend of the Princess of Gunung Ledang, the Sultan of Melaka wanted the Princess' hand in marriage and she, not wanting to marry him, demanded that the Sultan present her with seven jars of women's tears, seven trays of mosquitoes' hearts and seven bowls of the Sultan's son's blood. After he was unable to meet these impossible requests, she fled to the mountain and continues to live in a hidden cave, to this day. The mountain is ideal for a myriad of outdoor activities with challenging mountain trails, icy waterfalls, and exotic flora and fauna, including many species of birds. At the relatively flat summit, which is 1,276m above sea level, a panoramic view of the Straits of Melaka and even the Sumatran coastline can been seen on a clear day. Also, Sagil Waterfall is a popular picnic spot at the base of the mountain.
INTEREST FOODS MEE REBUS WANTON NOODLES LONTONG KERING KWAY TEOY SOUP	MEE REBUS “Mee rebus” literally means “boiled noodles”. The boiled yellow noodles are then topped with spicy sweet potato based gravy or kuah. The heart of mee rebus is in the gravy and Haji Wahid’s kuah is the most famous as it still uses many of the traditional ingredients such as ground dried shrimps and peanuts. Haji Wahid's is also known as Baidali mee rebus. In Johor, some stalls serve mee rebus with lamb shank or tulang and provide a straw to suck up the sweet gelatinous marrow in the shank. WANTON NOODLES Wanton noodle stalls are everywhere in Johor. The standard of wanton noodles is high in Johor or I am lucky enough to always get noodles that are springy and drenched in delicious, flavourful sauce. The Pontian style of wanton mee with its crunchy, eggy noodles and unique tangy spicy sauce has spread all over Malaysia, Singapore and even in Batam, Indonesia. LONTONG KERING Longtong kering is a popular breakfast meal in Johor. It is basically boiled rice cake served with ingredients such as fried tofu, beef rendang, fried chicken, fried vegetables and topped with a spicy peanuty sauce which is very similar to satay sauce. Additional side dishes like fried beef lungs and fried fish can be added, if one fancies. KWAY TEOY SOUP As Johorean Chinese are mostly Teochews, this Teochew staple is found in every corner of Johor, especially in Johor Bahru (the Little Swatow of Malaysia). Flat rice noodle or kway teow is served with clear but flavourful broth brewed over hours using pork bones and a slow fire. In some places, charcoal fire is still used, giving the soup a wholesome flavour and body that only the heart can feel. The fresh pork ingredients such as thinly sliced meat, liver, and kidneys are artfully scathed - just enough to bring out the full natural sweetness of the meat. Recently, additional fanciful ingredients such as canned abalone have been added to the dish.
CULTURE : CLOTHES BAJU CEKAK MUSANG BAJU TELUK BELANGA FOLKS DANCE ZAPIN KUDA KEPANG	CLOTHES CEKAK MUSANG AND TELUK BELANGA Types of collar design for the male garment 'baju melayu '. It said that Teluk Belanga was designed by Sultan Abu Bakar in1866 to commemorete the shift of Johor capital from Teluk Belanga Johor Bahru. FOLK DANCES ZAPIN Dance that popular in Malaysia, especially state of Johor. Introduced by Muslim minissiorries from Middle East in 14th century. KUDA KEPANG Performed by johorean especially of Javanese descent. kuda Kepang is a legless horse shaped puppet.

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