Common questions

Can I travel from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru?

Can I travel from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru?

From Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur you can travel by bus, train, plane. Travel distance from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur is about 350 km by land.

How dangerous is Johor Bahru?

Crime rates in Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Level of crime 60.98 High
Problem people using or dealing drugs 48.47 Moderate
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft 62.77 High
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery 56.34 Moderate
Problem corruption and bribery 66.93 High

Is Johor Bahru a good place to live?

You can get great value on housing in JB. Thousands of Malaysians commute to higher-paying jobs in Singapore and Singaporeans flock to JB to take advantage of Malaysia’s lower prices. Many of them have purchased homes in JB and the area has become a popular, low-cost retirement destination.

How do I get from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru by train?

The quickest way to travel from KL to JB by train is to first take one of the new, fast, Electric Train Services (ETS) from KL Sentral Railway Station to Gemas. At Gemas the new dual tracks end, so you will have to take a connecting Shuttle train for the last leg down to Johor state, terminating at JB Sentral Station.

Can I fly to Sarawak now?

Only passengers with valid approval from the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) are allowed entry into Sarawak. Passengers travelling from the countries mentioned above are not allowed to enter Sarawak if they have travel history/been in the countries within 30 days before departure.

How can I go to Johor Bahru?

Here’s a step-by-step procedure:

  1. Tap-in when you enter a bus from, for example, Kranji.
  2. Tap-out when you exit at SG Woodlands checkpoint.
  3. Get your passport stamped.
  4. Queue at bus station below the immigration.
  5. Tap-in when you enter the bus at Woodlands Checkpoint.
  6. Tap-out when you arrive at JB CIQ.
  7. Get your passport stamped.

Is Johor Bahru safe to visit?

How Safe Is Johor Bahru Really? The crime rate in Johor Bahru is average. Most crimes are associated with the theft of things from a car, car theft, vandalism. The city also has a high level of bribery and corruption.

Which state has the highest crime rate in Malaysia?

From Figure 3, 8 the states with the highest average index crime rates per 100,000 of the population between 2010 and 2017 are KL and Selangor respectively. 42.4% of the total index crimes occurred in the states of KL and Selangor.

Is it safe to live in Johor Bahru?

JB Has Very High Crime Rates The rate of crime in JB has catapulted over the years to unprecedented levels. Theft, pick pocketing is rampant and one cannot enjoy a safe environment like in Singapore.

Where should I live in Johor Bahru?

1) Taman Mount Austin Also known as Austin Heights, this residential neighbourhood in Johor Bahru can be thought of as Johor’s equivalent to Selangor’s Subang Jaya. Hip and happening, Mount Austin is one of the most well-known spots in Johor and for good reason.

Can Travellers take the ETS to Johor currently?

Despite the ETS from KL to Singapore train tracks are still a part of a planned expansion project; travellers can still take the ETS to Gemas and then hop on to a shuttle train service to JB Sentral.

How do I get from Singapore to Johor Bahru?

Travelling from Johor Bahru to Singapore. There are several ways of getting from Johor Bahru to Singapore, however we opted to take the public bus since it’s the cheapest mode of transport. The bus departs from the main terminal hub in Johor Bahru (J B Sentral) and arrives at Woodlands CIQ in Singapore.

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Ruth Doyle