About Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Johor Bahru, capital of the Malaysian state of Johor, sits at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. With a causeway across the Straits of Johor connecting it to Singapore, it’s a gateway for exploration of that island nation. On the Johor Bahru's waterfront is Istana Besar, a royal palace built by Sultan Abu Bakar in 1866 that now houses the Royal Abu Bakar Museum.

• Postal code: 80xxx to 81xxx
• Granted city status: 1 January 1994
• Weather: 33°C, Wind N at 5 km/h, 63% Humidity