Fun facts about Johor Bahru
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Johor Bahru was originally known as Tanjung Puteri, a fishing village of the Malays.
Johor Bahru
Malaysia
Johor Bahru (JB) is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Johor. It is the core city of Johor Bahru District, Malaysia's second-largest district by population and economy.
From the “Etymology” section
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The Chinese community in Johor Bahru once referred to the city as Shantou, or 'Little Swatow'.
Johor Bahru
Malaysia
Johor Bahru (JB) is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Johor. It is the core city of Johor Bahru District, Malaysia's second-largest district by population and economy.
From the “Etymology” section
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Photo: Malaysia Skyline · CC BY 4.0
Johor Bahru was ranked the world's 39th most visited city by international tourists in 2019.
Johor Bahru
Malaysia
Johor Bahru (JB) is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Johor. It is the core city of Johor Bahru District, Malaysia's second-largest district by population and economy.
From the “Attractions and culture” section
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The Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum includes the history of Chinese migration to Johor.
Johor Bahru
Malaysia
Johor Bahru (JB) is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Johor. It is the core city of Johor Bahru District, Malaysia's second-largest district by population and economy.
From the “Attractions and culture” section
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Photo: Malaysia Skyline · CC BY 4.0
Johor Bahru is the fastest-growing city in terms of urbanisation in Malaysia.
Johor Bahru
Malaysia
Johor Bahru (JB) is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Johor. It is the core city of Johor Bahru District, Malaysia's second-largest district by population and economy.
From the “Economy” section
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Photo: Malaysia Skyline · CC BY 4.0