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Tanjung Leman is better known as the 'jumping off' point to the islands of Pulau Sibu and Sibu Tengah. Located about 72km south of Mersing, the beach is quite far off from the main road, which makes it a little difficult to find. However, the beach is served by a jetty and chalets. Kayaks are available for those wishing to venture out beyond the shoreline. Snorkelling is worthwhile as there are nice corals around. The beach is also a good spot to watch some white hornbills flying above ...

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The old name of the beach is Pantai Pasir Lanun (Pirates' Sandy Beach) because pirates chose the beach as their hideout due to its calm coast and the availability of fresh water. The beach, located about 36km from Mersing town, has many attractions and activities for visitors. These include boating, canoeing, fishing, camping and jungle trekking to the nearby forest. You can also go for a visit to the Malay villages here, or go for and island excursion and visit the kelong (fish farm) on the ...

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Located in the village of Kangkar Pulai, 30km northwest of Johor Bahru, Orchid Valley is a 40-ha. property at the foot of Gunung Pulai (Mount Pulai). Orchid Valley is reputedly the largest tropical orchid farm in the world. It has beautiful and exotic orchids from over 80 varieties. It is also internationally recognised, with some hybrids registered with the World Orchid Society in London. Since its opening in February 1996, the Orchid Valley has become a popular attraction among tourists ...

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"Sungai Peradin in Pontian, Johor is a well kept secret where visitors can go birdwatching and explore the beautiful mangrove forest. Once upon a time, there was a German community living here whose remnants can still be seen today." Many visitors are unaware of Sungai Peradin, flanked by mangrove forests close to Pontian, Johor. The village here, called Kampung Belokok, which lies about 5km off the main road, is a hidden treasure with a colourful past. It is said that in the Sungai Peradin ...

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"The Pineapple Museum is dedicated to this tropical plant, with interesting exhibits, artifacts, publications and information on the pineapple industry in Malaysia." Dedicated to the namesake tropical fruit, the Pineapple Museum tells the story of the pineapple cultivation and industry in Malaysia from beginning to end - from the early beginnings of pineapple as one of Malaysia's agricultural products, the roles that the government and private sectors played in the sector, through to the ...

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The Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque is regarded as one of the most beautiful mosques in Malaysia, with its amazing combination of Western neo-classical and Islamic architecture. This mosque can accommodate about 2000 worshippers at any one time. The mosque is strategically located on top of a hill on Jalan Abu Bakar, overlooking the Straits of Tebrau. Sultan Abu Bakar mosque was named after the late Sultan Abu Bakar, the "Father of Modern Johor", who laid the foundation stone in 1892. Construction ...

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Jemaluang Lake, Mersing, Johor.

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"This public park provides the perfect setting at which to escape the urban jungle, with recreational activity opportunities for all the family. Kids will enjoy the well equipped playground as well as the open-air swimming pool. There are also plenty of open spaces where a picnic, a game of football or a spot of kite flying can be enjoyed." Maintained by the municipality and lying within city limits, this gem of a public recreational park covers 32 hectares. It presents an ideal venue for ...

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Batu Layar is a fairly secluded beach located quite close to Desaru, within the district of Kota Tinggi. Batu Layar beach is a nice quiet spot where you can indulge in a cosy picnic, go for a quick swim or enjoy a good game of beach volleyball. Relatively rocky in certain areas, the protruding rocks found around Batu Layar beach creates an interesting and picturesque backdrop to your holiday photos. You can visit the Malay kampung nearby or simply laze away, lulled into a quick nap by the ...

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"One of the oldest in the country. It was built in 1928 by Sultan Sir Ibrahim and handed over to the state government to manage in the 1960s." The Johor Bahru zoo is one of the oldest in the country. It was built in 1928 by Sultan Sir Ibrahim and was handed over to the state government to manage in the 1960s and open to the public in 1962. There are 100 species of animals in the 5ha compound. The entrance charge is RM2 for adults and RM1 for chilren. The zoo opens daily from 8am to 6pm and ...

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