Stay 2025 – Soul of the South: 9 Stays that Define Johor’s Timeless Allure

There’s something magnetic about Johor… a state where city lights meet unspoiled shores, and every turn reveals a new facet of Malaysian hospitality. Let me bring you on a little “tour” through nine distinctive stays that you can consider for your own future stay from cosmopolitan chic to barefoot island bliss….. Sunway Big Box Hotel…

“Meh Lah Johor!” – The Start of Something Majestic for Visit Johor Year 2026

There’s something truly special about being in Johor…. I was lucky to witness it firsthand at Zoo Johor recently, where the state officially launched the mascot, tagline, theme song, and official video for Visit Johor Year 2026 (VJY2026), a huge milestone moment that marks the beginning of Johor’s journey towards welcoming 12 million visitors and generating over RM42 billion in…

Trip 2025 – Majestic Johor Day 4: Discovering Pontian

Our final day on the Majestic Johor journey took us to Pontian, a district on Johor’s southwest coast, bordering Batu Pahat and Kluang. Known for its fertile lands, rich traditions, and unique natural treasures, Pontian wrapped up our trip on a sweet, soulful, and scenic note.

Trip 2025 – Majestic Johor Day 3: Kluang to Batu Pahat & in between

Our third day in Johor brought us deeper into the heart of Batu Pahat, also known as Bandar Penggaram. With a history tracing back to the 15th century, this charming town carries a fascinating legend. It is said that during the reign of the Melaka Sultanate, Siamese forces once retreated here after a battle. In desperation,…

Trip 2025 – Majestic Johor Day 2: Segamat to Kluang

Kluang’s name was derived from the Malay translation of the word ‘bat’, which means a big bat or fruit bats. These mammals used to exist in great numbers in Kluang in the past; but now they are kind of disappearing due to hunting and also the destruction of its natural habitat… Kluang is located in…

Trip 2025 – Majestic Johor Day 1: Discovering Segamat

My Johor adventure kicked off in Segamat.. It was said that the name of Segamat came from the expression ‘Segar amat!’ meaning ‘Very fresh!’, where Bendahara Tepok exclaimed as he and his troops rested and drank from the river during their retreat from Johor.  This was around 1511, after the fall of Malacca to the invading…

Happenings 2024 – Karnival Cuti- Cuti Malaysia 2024

WHETHER you somebody who craves adventure, or someone who just want a relaxing staycation or a person interested in cultural immersion, it is time to seize the perfect opportunity to travel and explore, especially with the Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia 2024. This inaugural event which had been introduced this year by Tourism Malaysia span three days…

MATTA FAIR SEPTEMBER 2024 OPENS WITH A GREAT CELEBRATION OF DIVERSE EXCITING DESTINATIONS AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

The 55th edition of the MATTA Fair September 2024 was officially launched today at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur. This much-anticipated travel and tourism fair, from 6 – 8 September, has brought together the vibrant tourism industry under one roof, promoting and marketing a wide variety and choices of travel…