Johor, Malaysia
Phone: +607 222 9234 /
Fax: +607 222 0153 /
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Map and Directions
FROM SULTAN ISMAIL AIRPORT
Turn left at the end of Senai Airport Highway. You will pass Gelang Patah and Pontian intersection, Skudai town and Tampoi town. When you reach Bandar Baru Uda, turn left after you have passed the Petronas Station and a few rows of shophouses. You will now have reached Jalan Straits View. From Jalan Straits View, turn left to Jalan Sungai Chat and you will see Thistle Johor Bahru.
FROM CHANGI INTL AIRPORT
Take the Pan Island Express Highway (PIE) and turn left to Bukit Timah Express highway which will lead you to Woodlands. At Woodlands you will have to go through Singapore Customs and Immigration Checkpoint. Drive along the causeway and you will reach Johor Bahru Customs and Immigration Checkpoint. From the Johor Bahru Checkpoint turn left to Jalan Ibrahim. You will pass Jalan Abu Bakar. Turn right into Jalan Abdul Samad and turn left to Jalan Sungai Chat and you will see Thistle Johor Bahru.
Today's Weather
in Johor Bahru °C or °F02 Sep Thu
Some sun, a t-storm or two in the p.m.
High Temperature:32
Low Temperature:26
03 Sep Fri
Drenching thunderstorms; clouds and sun
High Temperature:32
Low Temperature:25
04 Sep Sat
Partly sunny, showers around in the p.m.
High Temperature:30
Low Temperature:25
05 Sep Sun
Sun and clouds, a shower in the p.m.
High Temperature:32
Low Temperature:25
06 Sep Mon
A couple of t-storms in the afternoon
High Temperature:32
Low Temperature:25
What's on?
Eid-ul-Fitr, or Hari Raya Aidilfitri, as it is more commonly known in Malaysia, is a celebration of the end of Ramadhan. Traditionally a time of forgiveness and joy, it is the main celebration of the Malaysian Muslim community.
The Chinese believe that their ancestors' hungry ghosts leave hell to wander the earth searching for food once a year. Malaysia's Chinese community celebrate the Hungry Ghost Festival on the 15th day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar.
Ramadan, the universal Islamic holy month, marks a 30-day period when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. However, over the years, this fasting month has ironically become a nationwide celebration of culinary delights in Malaysia.
The Mid-Autumn Moon Cake Festival is one of the most enchanting nights on the East Asian calendar. Families in China, Malaysia and Singapore gather to give thanks, celebrate family unity, look at the full moon and enjoy a celebratory banquet.
The Malaysian member of the worldwide music series event by Guinness, Arthur's Day Malaysia is held at the Sunway Lagoon Surf Beach. Concertgoers party while customarily raising a pint of stout to headliners like Timbaland and the Black Eyed Peas.
