Lifestyle Johor
After Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru the southernmost city in the peninsula, has re-branded itself fro...
Historical & Religious landmarks in Johor
Johor was occupied by the Japanese army during World War 2 and like the other states in Malaysia,...
Institutions in Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is commonly referred to as JB by Malaysians. It is the southern-most city in Peninsu...
Johor – The Land of Food, Shopping and Entertainment
Johor is a popular tourist destination especially among Singaporeans who frequently cross over to...
Festivals of Malaysia - The Ploughing Festival
This tradition, which has Hindu and Buddhist origins is intended to honour farmers and to bless t...
Festivals of Malaysia - Poson
Poson Poya commemorates the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BC.
Festivals of Malaysia - Pentecost
Pentecost commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples following the death of Jesu...
Festivals of Malaysia - Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is the last Sunday of Lent and the Sunday before Easter. It is the beginning of the H...
Festivals of Malaysia - Hari Raya Haji
Hari Raya Haji is more popularly known as Eid al-Adha or Hari Raya Qurban in Malaysia.
Festivals of Malaysia - Deepavali (Diwali)
The word "Deepavali" derives from the combination of the words ‘Dipa’ and ‘Gavali’, the former me...
Festivals of Malaysia - Awal Muharram
Awal Muharram, also called Maal Hijrah is a day that symbolises two important events in the Islam...