Okid Cottage Hotel, Johor Bahru

Advantages: Good nightlife; Some attractive buildings, Shopping is quite good
Disadvantages: Traffic jams; Crowded at weekends;

...In the headlong rush north many visitors to Malaysia from Singapore through the southern gateway of Johor Bahru overlook the attractions of this bustling,surprising, town. The state capital, however, has quite a offer to those prepared to dwell and seek out its attractions. Architectural pride of place has to be given to the Sultan Abu Bakar mosque which undeniably ranks amongst the loveliest in Malaysia. It took eight years to build and the intricate architecture was designed by one Tuan Haji Mohammad Arif; the building was completed in 1900, a few years after the death of Sultan Abu Bakar, the ruler it was named after. The Islamic Centre nearby is a very recent building but it too is a fine modern piece of architecture. Along Jalan Tun Dr Ismail you cannot miss the imposing Istana Besar - Big Palace - which was built in 1866... Read review

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Advantages: Tropical climate. Multi cultural Good food.
Disadvantages: Humidity.Traffic Jams in the Cities.

...lounges,especially in towns such as Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johore Bahru.On the East Coast night life is more restrained but the tranquil,rustic,environment makes up for that. Getting about the country is a breeze-there is a pretty good network of roads,rail and LRT services in the Peninsular and air services linking the major cities and towns.In Kuala Lumput there are also the commuter rail services operated by KTM and plenty of taxis-do make sure the driver uses the meter.The main snag,at least in the larger cities such as Kuala Lumpur. Penang and Johore Bahru are the horrendous traffic jams. Still you cant have everything can you ! Do check it out !You are highly unlikely to be disappointed if you make a trip to Malaysia- my second home !... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, comfortable and safe !
Disadvantages: Old coaches

...ends of each coach, no personal TV. There is a buffet coach with seatings but i did not try anything onboard. Hot meals sold consist of fried noodles, instant hot noodles, sandwiches etc. I was told the food sold are more expensive onboard so my friend bought me food before I boarded. One thing that I noticed about the coaches is that the second class seats look newer than the first class seats. The first class seats were made by Hyundai in year 1992 so being more than 10 years old now. The final stop in Malaysia before going into Singapore is Johor Bahru. Here, the train stops for 15 minutes and passengers going into Singapore will have to stay onboard to wait for immigration officers to come onboard and have all passports checked. After the immigration, the train goes on to Woodlands Singapore immigration checkpoint. All passengers... Read review

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