State capital of Johor, Johor Bahru (popularly known as JB) is the gateway to the south of peninsula Malaysia, Singapore, connected by rail and by road in a 1038m-long Causeway. JB suffers inevitably compared with its success, plutocratic southern neighbor. Historical significance and centers of interest aside, some travelers who stay in JB, and the town is mainly a transit point for people on the way to the most exotic destinations. In practical terms, the flight to or from JB instead of using Singapore as a regional hub for transportation can net big savings on tickets.

On weekends and public holidays, Singapore Causeway in the cabin of the shopping and excitement. JB Central has a seedy border town feel, but the suppression of a government Fleshpot JB reputation, combined with an increased rate of crime (including the bag and pulled the car theft) have sent men to Singaporeans also paid for their pleasures. Street Theater is provided by the merchants medicine swinging snakes and promising penis enlargement with their elixirs; turban bomoh (Islamic spiritual healer) magical love selling oil at astronomical prices of divination and the Chinese Yijing hexagrams time tellers. (Book of Changes or I-Ching). The Kedai gunting rambutan (hairdressers) are often light, offering no discount, but women.

Much of Singapore-Johore-Riau Growth Triangle (Sijori), JB is a rapid expansion of investment and construction. An international convention center for a clear, topped with a rectangle, oblate roof, passing a huge construction site next to the station, once again, the great house of Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex (CIQ complex, which is scheduled for end of 2006), changing the face of Johore Bahru, a costly drag. Relations with its neighbor to the south are still hot and Malaysia and Singapore are still discussing a new bridge to replace Causeway elderly.