Masjid Sultan Abu Bakar is one of the main landmarks in Johor heartland. It opens 24/7 not only for Muslims congregational prayers but also for tourists. The development of the mosque has said to be the mark of modernization of the state commissioned by Sultan Sir Abu Bakar, the Father of Modern Johor.
It was build by local engineer, Datuk Yahya Awaluddin and supervised by Mr Batwip Mohd Arif. It took eight years of constructions and was first used on February 2, 1900. Its unique architecture is influenced by Moorish architectural …

Remember what you did during windy day when you were little?
Kite right?
The experience of Pasir Gudang Kite Festival is totally different from what we were used to feel back during the childhood. Way better to be true.
Every year in the month of February, since 1995, all kite masters will gather for a week at a field in Pasir Gudang Johor to show off their new design kites, and skills to fly those giant pieces in front of thousands of spectators.
These kite fliers come from all over the world including China, …

Pasir Gudang circuit is another world class racing circuit in Malaysia, just behind the Sepang International Circuit.  It is located 30 kilometers away at the eastern part from Johor Bahru and just 15 minutes to reach the Tanjung Langsat Port.
The circuit was built in the year 1986, and was launched by Sultan Iskandar of the state Johor. At first, the development of the circuit is for the local people to use, but then being upgraded for international events.
It was in the year 1994 that the circuit satisfies the FIM World …

Well, we also have a zoo in Johor bahru!
Zoo Johor is known to be the first zoo ever builds not just in Malaysia, but also in Asia back in the year 1928. The idea came from Sultan Sir Ibrahim, who ruled the state at that time. It supposed to be a place for him to keep all his animal collections, from tigers, cheetah, swan, birds and many more. It was named as ‘kebun binatang’ and managed by the Istana Johor.
However, in early 1960, it was handed over to the Johor …

Newcastle University UK, is establishing an international branch campus in Johor, Malaysia for the provision of its undergraduate Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS) degrees in Medicine. The campus is currently under construction in Nusajaya, Johor.
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia is now looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join them for the position on Executive Assistant.
Job openings in Johor Bahru, Johor. Closing data is 20th November 2009. The successful applicant must be able to take up the post no later than April 2010, and preferably earlier.
Responsibilities

To provide a …

Are you a competitor? Are you competitive enough? Enjoy war? Then, you should join the Johor Paintball Open 2009. Check out the details below:
Date : Dec 12 – 13 2009
Venue : Octville Golf & Country Club, Bandar Seri Alam Johor
Organiser : Johor Paintball Association
Phone : 07-238 7949