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Current Pump Prices
Petrol: RM$2.00/litre
Diesel: RM $1.90/litre
Currency Conversion Rate
1 SING$ = 2.32 Ringgit
Current Toll Charges (Malaysia)
1. Passenger cars - RM$ 2.90
2. Vans and other small good vehicles - RM$ 4.10
3. Motorcycles - No toll charges
Current Toll Charges (Singapore)
1. Passenger cars - S$ 1.20
2. Vans and other small good vehicles - S$ 1.80
3. Motorcycles - No toll charges
Expected opening date of new CIQ Complex in Johor Bahru
Late Dec 2008 or Early Jan 2009
@updated on 21st Nov 2008
If you travel frequently across the causeway to Malaysia, you may want to consider getting a Touch ’n Go (TnG) card. Similiar to the EZLink card used in Singapore, TnG card allows a convenient mode of toll fee payment by contacting the TnG card against the card reader. The correct toll fees will be deducted from the card and this eradicates the hassle of queuing and fumbling of dollar notes and coins for payments.
Touch and Go (TnG) Card
TnG Card can be purchased from the following agents in Johor:
| # |
Purchase Location |
| 1 |
Caltex Johor Kulai |
| 2 |
Caltex Johor Kota Masai |
| 3 |
Caltex Johor Larkin Jaya |
| 4 |
Caltex Johor Lebuh Putra |
| 5 |
Caltex Johor Jalan Larkin |
| 6 |
Caltex Johor Jalan Skudai |
| 7 |
Caltex Johor Tmn Johor Jaya |
| 8 |
Caltex Johor Taman Johor Jaya |
| 9 |
Caltex Johor Taman Sri Skudai |
| 10 |
Caltex Johor Taman Century, JB |
| 11 |
Caltex Johor Taman Sri Pelangi, JB |
| 12 |
Caltex Johor Lebuhraya Pasir Gudang |
| 13 |
Caltex Johor Jln. Tun Abdul Razak, JB |
| 14 |
Caltex Johor Taman Universiti, Skudai |
| 15 |
Esso Johor R&R Link Kedua (Arah Utara) |
| 16 |
Esso Johor R&R Link Kedua (Arah Selatan) |
| 17 |
Petronas Kedai Mesra Johor KEMPAS |
| 18 |
Plus Highway Johor Skudai |
| 19 |
Plus Highway Johor Kempas |
| 20 |
Rahman Station Johor Kampung Pasir, JB |
| 21 |
Agents State Area |
| 22 |
SecondLink (LINKEDUA) Johor Perling |
| 23 |
SecondLink (LINKEDUA) Johor Lima Kedai |
| 24 |
SecondLink (LINKEDUA) Johor Tanjung Kupang |
| 25 |
Shell Johor Pagoh |
| 26 |
Shell Johor Jln Tebrau |
| 27 |
Shell Johor Jln Bakri, Muar |
| 28 |
Shell Johor Jln Salleh, Muar |
| 29 |
Shell Johor Jalan Kempas Baru |
| 30 |
Shell Johor Tmn Daya, Johor Bahru |
| 31 |
Shell Johor Lebuhraya Pasir Gudang |
| 32 |
Shell Johor Lebuhraya Pasir Gudang Masai |
| 33 |
Shell Johor Lebuhraya Linkedua (Arah Selatan) |
| 34 |
Star Hill Golf Resort Berhad Johor Skudai |
| 35 |
TMpoint Johor TMpoint Muar |
| 36 |
TMpoint Johor TMpoint Kluang |
| 37 |
TMpoint Johor TMpoint Pelangi |
| 38 |
TMpoint Johor TMpoint Batu Pahat |
| 39 |
TMpoint Johor TMpoint Johor Bahru |
| 40 |
TMpoint Johor TMpoint Plaza Pelangi |
For more information on TnG Card, visit the website here:
http://www.touchngo.com.my/WhatTNG.html
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November 21st, 2008
While English is now commonly understood in Johor Bahru (Johor Baru, Johore Bahru, Johor Baharu), there is still a significant number of taxi drivers and hawkers who are not conversant in English. It pays to know basic Malay phases to at least know the price of the item you want to purchase or in getting directions. Additionally, most of the road signs still only in Malay language.
Over the next few months, I will be adding additional post on common Malay phases that will be useful to travelers to Johor Bahru (Johor Baru). For a start, let’s learn to count!
| English |
Malay |
| Zero |
Kosong (Kho Song) |
| One |
Satu (Sa Tu) |
| Two |
Dua (Du Wer) |
| Three |
Tiga (Tee Ger) |
| Four |
Empat (Em Pat) |
| Five |
Lima (Li Mer) |
| Six |
Enam (En Nam) |
| Seven |
Tujuh (Tu Jo) |
| Eight |
Lapan (La Pan) |
| Nine |
Sembilan (Sem Bi Lan) |
| Ten |
Sepuluh (”Se” = 1) (Sur Pu Loh) |
| Eleven |
Sebelas (”belas” = “10″) |
| Twelve |
Dua Belas |
| Thirteen |
Tiga Belas |
| … |
|
| Twenty |
Dua Puluh (”puluh” = “10s”) |
| Twenty-One |
Dua Puluh Satu |
| … |
|
| One Hundred |
Se Ratus (”ratus” = “100″) |
| Two Hundred |
Dua Ratus |
| … |
|
| Two hundred and fifty |
Dua Ratus Lima Belas |
| Two hundred and fifty one |
Dua Ratus Lima Puluh Satu |
The following book is also useful to get started in learning Malay Phases:
Happy learning!
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November 19th, 2008
How long does it take to drive in or travel in to Johor Bahru (Johor Baru, Johore Bahru, Johor Baharu) via public transport? What is the best time to travel in/out of Johor Bahru (Johor Baru, Johore Bahru, Johor Baharu)? I have done up a estimated chart below that I hope can be a useful reference. Click on the individual chart to enlarge.
Note the following:
1. This timing is a rough guide and is indicative only.
2. Actual timings can be skewed by factors such as public holidays and weather.
3. Timings are complied by various data from friends so I will be refining the timings as more feedback comes in. Feel free to share your feedback with me too.
Driving Timings/Duration
Public Transport Timings/Duration
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November 19th, 2008
In a move aimed to reduce fatality rates in car accidents, Malaysian government announced in Nov 2008 that all rear passengers will be required to buckle up if there is a seat-belt installed at the car rear seats. Starting in 01.01.2009, failure to meet this requirement will result in a fine for the driver. Time to buckle up everyone!
Note: Do not brush off this requirement thinking that Malaysian officers can easily be bribed with RM$50 if you are caught. In recent times, officers are less inclined to take bribes and they may even slap you with an additional bribery offence. There are also situations when the officer has taken the bribe but still proceed with your offence paperwork.
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November 17th, 2008
In yet another welcome move, pump prices are set to be further reduced. Effective 18.11.2008, petrol price will cost RM$2.00/litre (S$0.84). This represents a drop of RM$0.15/litre. Diesel prices will be cut to RM$1.90.
Very encouragingly, the Malaysian Government has kept its word on a periodic review of fuel prices in line with market prices. Pump prices have eased with the current price cut being the 5th since the 41% price hike in June 2008.
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November 17th, 2008
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