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JOHOR BUMI December 2015 + Nusajaya + Johor Bharu
Johore is the southernmost state of peninsular Malaysia. Sandwich between the historic city of Malacca and the modern powerhouse country of Singapore. It is the 5th largest state in Malaysia, 2nd in population with 3 milion proud Johorian. Johore name originated from the Arab word of ‘Jauhar’ meaning Gem/Jewel. Founded in the 16th Century by Sultan Alauddin Riayat Shah II, the son of Sultan Mahmud Shah of Malacca, after the state was invaded by the Portuguese.
Iskandar Malaysia, established in 2006 aims at changing Johore presence in the region, by challenging the Klang Valley and Singapore to become one of the biggest economic powerhouse in the region. Iskandar Puteri, known previously as Nusajaya, will be the new state capital with Kota Iskandar housing the state administrative centre. The newly built Bangungan Dato’ Mahmud Salleh Perang, one of the few buildings in Iskandar Puteri which houses the office of State Department.
LEGOLAND Malaysia 1st in Asia, 6th in the world Visitors infront of Legoland Entrance on Christmas Holiday.
Families and tourist taking pictures as memento. Legoland Resort Hotel is seen in the background.
Medini Mall Located opposite of Legoland Entrance, its the go to place for people before and after entering Legoland for leisure and refreshment.
Tourist looking at some of the refreshment sold.
A horse sculpture made of recycle material
A sign warning children not to climb onto the horse sculpture
EDUCITY Sport Complex, Iskandar Puteri Most part of Iskandar Puteri is still under construction. Small commercial area such as these caters to the growing number of people living in the area.
PUTRI HARBOUR, Iskandar Puteri Sea breeze, drinks, yacht and sunset.
Hutan Bandar Recreational Park Located just off the city centre, the park is famous for its delicious food court near the entrance. Behind it sits a park that locals often come for recreation. Go deeper and you will find abandon structures hiding in the wilderness, its architecture is a reminiscence of Jurassic Park.
Families of Turtles
Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque Built at the end of 18th century, the mosque takes influence from British Victorian architecture with some moorish and malay elements. Renovation work was being done inside the mosque hence access was denied. The area around the mosque however was still open to public.
Some of the congregation resting under the shade while waiting for their spouse and children to finish their pray.
View across Johor Straits overlooking Singapore
Off Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar People trying to dig for shells or mussels in the sand
Danga Bay, Johor Bharu Country Garden, one of Danga Bay most luxurious development, will offer up to 3000 unit of condo and apartment upon completion
Exclusice marina that will serve the future occupants of Danga Bay. Over the Johor Straits, Singapore seems like a stone’s throw away.
Danga Bay, Johor Bharu Families and youngsters come flock this place during the evening for leisure and entertainment. Sight of Singaporean surveying potential property to buy as it is very near to their country.
Kilang Bateri
Danga Bay
Educity
Iskandar Puteri
Putri Harbour Legoland Medini Mall
Hutan Bandar
24 Dec - 25 Dec BUMI // Johor + Iskandar Puteri + Legoland + Medini Mall + Educity + Puteri Harbour + Hutan Bandar + Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque + Danga Bay + Kilang Bateri
fin Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque