Still remember ๐ญ Johor state, Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ is the 1๏ธโฃst state that SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป received an exclusive 1st media invitation from Tourism Johor in the beginning of her lifestyle blogging ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐journey, then subsequently a few more.ย A special thank you ๐๐ป& great appreciation for the trust๐ค
Hmm…Where are the 8๏ธโฃ wonders recently visited by SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป at Johor ~ the Southern gateway into Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ โโ๏ธ
(i) Zeromile akaย Kilometre Zero0๏ธโฃ
What’s it meant forโโ๏ธ
It’s also written as KM0๏ธโฃ i.e.ย a particular location๐usually a country’s capital city ๐๐ from which the distances are traditionally measured๐ข Historically, they were markers๐where drivers ๐๐๐๐๐๐ could set theirย odometersย to follow the directions in the early days๐
For West Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ, this monument 0๏ธโฃ is located right in front of theย Johor Bahruย General Post Office ๐ฎ at Jalan Ibrahim Sultan. It’s 1๏ธโฃ of the rare cases where the zeromile 0๏ธโฃ is not located at the country’s capital city๐ค
It has been designated as the JB city’s starting point 0๏ธโฃ since 1974
Address๐: Right in front of theย Johor Bahruย General Post Office๐ฎ, Jalan Ibrahim Sultan,ย 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, West Malaysia
(ii) Sultan Ismail Building ๐ข
This is Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ’s 1๏ธโฃst experiential Parliament ๐ข & open to the public ๐
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป is really impressed ๐๐คฉ & truly appreciate the different architectural designs of this building ๐ข from her recent 1๏ธโฃst visit. The architecture of this building is uniquely Johor-Malay & yet infused with a strong Moorish-Andalusian elements to create a unique style ๐๐ป๐๐ป This symbolises the balance of authority & a family friendly at Johor state of Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
- The jewel / diamond ๐ (Jauhar in Arabic) ~ where name of Johor has derived
- The pineapple ๐ & black pepper ~ Johorโs economic prosperity
- The pineapple ๐ skylight ~ openness & transparency
- Newell knobs with stylised black pepper vines ~ Johorโs past economic prosperity
- Traditional Malay carving & abstract designs
Yeahโผ๏ธย Letโs enjoy aย black โผ๏ธ& white โป๏ธ photo album ๐ธ captured by her ya๐
Appropriate dress code ๐๐งฅ is required for entrance๐, strictly no โ shorts & slippers allowed
Address๐:ย Persiaran Dato’ Menteri, Kota Iskandar, 79000 Nusajaya, Johor, West Malaysia
Operating hours๐: Free admission๐๐, 10am to 12pm & 2pm to 4pm, ๐โ๏ธ closed Mondays & Public Holidays
Website๐:ย http://www.kotaiskandar.com/attractions/bangunan-sultan-ismail/
(iii) Johor Craft Complex ๐ค (Kompleks Kraf Johor)
This is Johor’s 1๏ธโฃst interactive & experiential craft complex ๐ค, 1๏ธโฃ of the tourist attraction as well as an educational art centre for the nation’s craft industry๐คฉ๐จ๐
Yeahโผ๏ธย SiennyLovesDrawingย ๐ฉ๐ปย has completed a wholeย batik frameย from the base drawing โ๏ธ with wax till colouring ๐จ๐&ย finishing itย ๐๐
Do check out her photo album ๐ธ posted in her IG @siennylovesdrawing, don’t you think it’ beautifulโโ๏ธ๐๐คฉ
Heyโผ๏ธ Not shy โบ๏ธ shy โบ๏ธ ๐คฃ๐
It was her 1๏ธโฃst time to do the batik base drawing ๐ with wax
Guess whatโโ๏ธ
It wasnโt as difficult ๐๐ปโ๐ป as she thought ๐ญ
Special thanks ๐๐ป to her media members ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ who gave lots of encouragements & compliments ๐๐ป๐๐ป during her batik art ๐จ๐ process & preparation ๐๐ All meant a lot to her โบ๏ธ๐
Fee ๐ is only applicable for the interactive craft activities here
Ohh ya…Don’t miss to visit the traditional Johor musical ๐ผ๐ถ๐ต instruments collection in this complex ๐ค, you are allow to touch & play with all the instruments ๐ถ๐ต๐ผ displayed with care ya
Address๐: Kompleks Kraf Johor, Jalan Cenderasari, 80350 Larkin, Johor, West Malaysia
Operating hours๐: Free ๐๐ admission, 9๏ธโฃam to 6๏ธโฃpm daily
Website๐:ย http://www.kraftangan.gov.my/kompleks-kraf/kompleks-kraf-johor
FB:ย https://www.facebook.com/komplekskrafjohor/
(iv) Johor Heritage Foundation ๐ (Yayasan Warisan Johor)
Highly recommended ๐๐ป as you will have a better understanding of the Johor’s art & cultures by visiting its art & weaving gallery๐
Do check out her photo album ๐ธ of this foundation ๐ as posted in her IG ya๐
She has learnt & enjoyed the tie & dye art ๐จ๐ with her media friends๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป has captured a video clip ๐น๐ฅ for sharing here, including the progress of tie & dye art๐จ๐
Address๐:ย Kompleks Warisan Sultan Abu Bakar, Lot 888, Jalan Sungai Chat, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor, West Malaysia
Operating hours๐:ย Free ๐๐ admission 8๏ธโฃam to 5๏ธโฃpm daily
Website๐:ย http://www.ywj.gov.my/
FB:ย https://www.facebook.com/YayasanWarisanJohor/
(v) Teluk Sendat Crocodile ๐ Farm
Definitely worth a visit to this crocodile ๐ farm with more than a thousand crocodilesss for an up close crocodiles ๐๐ viewing ๐ย ~ babies ๐๐, young ๐๐, old ๐๐ etc.
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ปย & her media friends ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ has met the friendly & passionate founder, Ms Cecelia ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ who inherited this whole crocodiles ๐๐ farm from her papa ๐ด๐ป ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ปย Her explanation ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ค really superb interesting๐๐ป๐คฉ, especially the crocodile ๐ egg ๐ฅ & sleeping ๐ค the baby crocodile ๐ session
Fact learnt ~ Crocodile ๐ egg ๐ฅ with low โฌ๏ธ cholesterol even though 80% of it is egg yolkโผ๏ธ๐ฒ
You will definitely enjoying this video clip ๐น๐ฅ captured ya
However, sheย dares not hold ๐ค the crocodileย ๐๐(even baby crocodile ๐) up close ๐ฌ๐ย for a photo ๐ธ like what most of her media friends ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ did. Don’t ask why yaโโ๏ธ
After your farm visit, do dine at the Sengat Seafood Restaurant ๐ฝ It owns also by Ms Cecilia ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ & located very near to the farm i.e. ๐ No. 58, Jalan Belanak in Teluk Sengat. Operating hours ๐ฆ from 11.30am to 10pm daily. Personally, she has yet to dine โ๐ฝ there ya…Perhaps her next visit thenโบ๏ธ
Farm address๐: Lot 1289 & 1290, Jalan Sembilan, Kampung Belading, Teluk Sengat,ย 81940 Kota Tinggi, Johor, West Malaysia
Operating hours๐: 9am to 6.30pm daily
FB:ย https://www.facebook.com/Teluk-Sengat-Crocodile-World-1706829532958611/
(vi) Teratakย RBI (Rasman Bin Ithnain)
A new ๐ homestay for you to enjoy some village activities e.g. cycling ๐ด๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ดโโ๏ธ , ATV ๐ ride to beachside ๐๐ etc., traditional Johor malay style dishes, fresh durian feast (seasonal) etc.๐๐คค
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป has visited it for aย traditional Johor malay style lunch ๐ฝ & enjoyed kampung durian here๐๐คค
Address๐: Jalan Pasir Berdengung, Kampung Tualang 3, Jalan Sedili Kechil, 81910 Kota Tinggi, Johor, West Malaysia
Contact no.๐โ๏ธ๐ฑ/ Email๐ฉ๐ง: +6019-7171807 Mr. Mohd Faizam / mmohdfaizam@yahoo.com
(vii) Floating Chalet Selat Mendanaย
It’s a new ๐ chalet & offering accommodation ๐๐๐ฟwith children ๐ถ๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป swimming ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ pool, island ๐๐๐ฅ cruise, jetski, fishing ๐ฃ , karaoke ๐ค ๐ต๐ถ, seafood ๐ฆ๐๐ฆ dining, BBQ, steamboat ๐ฒ๐ฅ, Korean ๐ฐ๐ท sizzling etc.
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป only enjoyed her seafood ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ dining ๐ฝ after a short boat ๐ค ride to reach this chalet ๐๐ Then, visited some of its accommodation ๐๐๐ฟavailable during her recent visit. Hence, unable to share much from her experienceโบ๏ธ
Do enjoy a video clip ๐น๐ฅ captured from her recent visit here ya
Addres๐: PTD 4872, Jalan Utama, Kong Kong, 81750 Masai, Johor, West Malaysia
Contact no. ๐โ๏ธ๐ฑ: +6012-7065615 Madam Latifah & +6013-4806300 Mr Harry
FB:ย https://www.facebook.com/chaletterapung.selatmendana
(viii) Old Johor Fort Museum ๐ (Muzium Kota Johor Lama)
Let’s learn ๐ a bit about the history of the old Johorโ
This museum ๐ is where the fort of Old Johor was located & was 1๏ธโฃ of the bases for the Sultanate of Old Johor ๐
Guess whatโโ๏ธ
This museum ๐ is in a woodenย traditional Malay vernacular house with the mortise & tenon joint i.e. without any nail๐จ๐ฉโผ๏ธWowโผ๏ธ๐ฒ
A short walking ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ of approximately 150m is required to reach this museum ๐ as the coach ๐ is unable to reach it via the narrow village roads
You may be hot ๐ & sweaty ๐ฆ๐ง, so pay & taste an ice cream ๐ฆat the museum ๐ entrance ya ๐๐คค
Address๐:ย Muzium Kota Johor Lama, Jabatan Muzium Malaysia (Wilayah Selatan), Lot 1468, Kampung Johor Lama, 81940 Kota Tinggi, Johor, West Malaysia
Operating hours๐: Free ๐๐ admission 9๏ธโฃam to 5๏ธโฃpm daily
Website๐:ย http://www.jmm.gov.my/en/museum/kota-johor-lama-museum
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