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Flanked between the two inseparably linked countries of Singapore and Malaysia, Johor Bahru has all the blessings and blemishes to show to travelers and is not ashamed to admit them. No other place in Malaysia better displays the differences between two intertwining streams of history than JB (nickname of Johor Bahru). From an ordinary fishing village, JB has undergone a considerable transformation into a half-price bazaar. It has everything, from shops to crowded golf courses. Many tourists now flock to the place drawn mainly by its colorful culture, exciting recreational activities and the delectable fusion of its local cuisine. People of Malay, Chinese and Indian ethnicity co-exist harmoniously. Apart from its fame as a shopping haven of markets, bazaars and modern malls offering...

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