Straits of Johor

What divides between Malaysia and island Republic of Singapore?

Straits of Johor (Selat Johor in Bahasa Malaysia) is a narrow strait which separates the southern most Peninsular Malaysia state of Johor from Singapore in the south. This 50km long narrow water channel is also known as Tebrau Strait, Selat Tebrau or Tebrau Reach which incidentally is also the natural boundary separating the two countries.

The strait is also home to many World War II history and battles including the sinking of a 9,850-tonne Japanese battleship cruiser, Takao on 31 July 1945.

Today both ends of the strait is connected by two man-made links which is the The Causeway and Malaysia-Singapore Second Link. The earlier built Causeway in year 1924, links between Johor Bahru (JB) and Woodlands while the second, which is further east of JB, connects Gelang Patah in Johor to Tuas in Singapore.

The seafront itself is a major attraction to many leisure activities for the locals and visitors.

Jalan Ibrahim Sultan that faces the seafront on the west end of JB city, is home to the famous De'Bali Restaurant and Bistro, a famous nightspot as well Stulang Laut Mee Rebus, a local noodle dish at a reasonable price.

On the east side of the JB city, is Danga Bay which stretches 3kilometres facing the seafront. Aptly referred to as Vision City of the South, it promises an integrated development compising leisure, entertainment, residential and business.

Though there aren't any beaches on the seafront, the breeze is sufficient for anyone to have a leisurely rest under the swaying palm trees in the bustling city of JB.

Getting into the city of gateway to Singapore is easy by road with the North-South Expressway and the available public transport from all major towns in Malaysia.

Price of food here can be slightly higher then those in Kuala Lumpur and so be prepared.

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