Going South Part3: Johor Bahru

Welcome to my hometown.....Johor Bahru, The land of the South. Hanif and Anom have the chance for a special tour to "Tanjung Puteri" from me...that's what i called L U C K Y!hehe. This is a delayed blog entry due to hectic schedule and because i need to focus on my Miri and Mulu trip blog entry, i make this a short but memorable one ;)

Danga Bay

1st stop in JB is this place. Danga Bay or Teluk Danga is a premier waterfront development in the city. A very popular spot for relaxing, and on clear days, you can even catch a good view of Singapore. Many interesting events are held there especially during festive seasons. Due to the fact that we went there during weekdays night, so not much happening there. We just take a stroll along the bay and eat at my favorite spot in Danga Bay which is the " Rumah Limas". Its a area consist of 7 type Malay traditional house representing 7 region in the satte of Johor. really nice environment to eat nice Malay cuisine.

We choose to eat in Rumah Pontian.

Taman Diraja Johor and Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque

Taman Bunga Diraja Johor or Royal Garden of Sultan Johor is situated opposite the Tebrau Strait which Royal Abu Bakar Museum is situated. The Museum is a previous Sultan of Johor Palace and thats why the garden is gets is royal name. Ita a beautiful garden which is a jogging spot for JBians. Near the garden also situated the Sultan Abu Bakar mosque which is Johor's state mosque. It was constructed between 1892 and 1900, under the direction of Sultan Abu Bakar. The architecture of the mosque was largely based on Moorish styles, along with some Malay influence. BTW, Sultan Abu Bakar is called The father of modenization of Johor due to its contribution previously in developing Johor.

Royal Abu Bakar Museum...noticed the similarities between the mosque below???

In front of the Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque

Nusajaya

Is something like Putrajaya...administration center of Johor which is also under the Iskandar developmental region. It is currently under construction and only few buildings is completed. In future is will be a prime business and leisure center with construction of Puteri Harbour, 1st asia Legoland and also a Indoor theme park consist of Hello Kitty, Barney, Thomas& friend, Bob the builder etc. I heard they still negotiating on 3rd theme park which target adults. Go JB!

Legoland Malaysia..open in 2012The new administrative complex in Nusajaya

It's look like Al-Hambara, Spain

Tanjung Piai

It is a must stop who ever go south.Tanjung Piai is a cape in Johor which is the southernmost point of Peninsular Malaysia and thus the most southern point of mainland Asia. surronded the area is a mangrove forest. It is such a beautiful mangroves but full of rubbish. This is because Mangroves act as a rubbish traps for the sea. I also see some exotic mokey called Cikong!:) yeaa!! and also mudskipper! skip skip skip here and there!

A monument at Tanjung Piai: The southest tip of mainland Asia.

Starting my journey to the southest tip by walking through the mangrove forest.

Congratulation! Now we are at the southest tip of mainland Asia!!!

Pulau Kukup


Kukup, is a well-known fishing village with most of its houses built on stilts. It is famous for its fish farms and several restaurants, which serve the freshest seafood dishes, cooked in various delicious and tantalising styles. Pulau Kukup is a 5minute boat ride from Kukup town. If i'm not mistaken it is the biggest mangrove island in the world. It is totally made of mangrove forest which is a important habitat for alot of animals like monkeys, crabs, otter etc. Johor goverment are trying to preserved Kukup Island and make is a tourist spot....thus it will be closed for a year for upgrading.

The longest seed in the world..i think! hehe

Kukup Island jetty

At aFish Kelong....my first experience with spit fish. Spit water to make insect or food fall down into the water.

Frozen puffer fish

State Zapin Competition

Hanif and Anom are lucky to be in JB during the annual Zapin competition was held. Zapin is a Malay traditional dance uniquely in Johor. There is about 15 type of zapin. Oh my..they are really good and some of them are superb. Really entertaining! My favorite group is from a primary school in JB. They moved like Beyonce!!hehe By far Hanif favorite moment in JB! yeaaa!! Glad none-Johorean can appreciate Zapin.

The grand stage for Zapin competition

With my fovourite group of the night.

Nice Traditional pose!

A video showing My fovorite group. They used Zapin Dayung type.

"OMG..this is not short at all!sorry..."