If you happen to drop by Johor Bahru (Johor Baru, Johore Bahru, Johor Baharu), why not take some time to catch the movies? Damage to your pockets: RM$8-12 (SGD $3.50-$5.00).
Cinema reviews/details are below. For latest movie listings in Johor Bahru, click here.
1. Cathay Cineplex Cinemas - City Square, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Location:
Johor Bahru City Square Level 5
108 Jalan Wong Ah Fook
80000 Johor Bahru
Johor
Tel: 07-2272 888
Website: http://www.cathayholdings.com.my/cineplexes/cp_nowshowing.html
Comments: Fast queue clearance but the price is amongst the most expensive. Recent blockbuster movies cost about RM$11. Additionally, parking at City Square cost about RM$2.50/hour.
2. Golden Screen Cinema - Pelangi Leisure Mall, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Location:1st Floor, Pelangi Leisure Mall
148 Jalan Serampang
Taman Pelangi
80400 Johor Bahru
Johor
Tel: 07-335 3558
Website: http://www.gsc.com.my/RD/cinemas2.asp?search=plm
Comments: You get the cheapest deal at Leisure mall. Movies cost RM$9.00 and parking at RM$1/entry. The crowd is considerably less compared to Tanjung Golden Village (Tebrau City) and Cathay Cineplex (City Square).
3. Tanjong Golden Village (TGV) - Aeon Tebrau City, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Location:
AEON Tebrau City Shopping Centre
No 1, Jalan Desa Tebrau
Taman Desa Tebrau
81100 Johor Bahru
Johor
Tel: 07-353 3319
Website: http://www.tgv.com.my
Comments: SLOW queue clearance and it takes you about 45min to 1 hour just to buy your tickets on weekends. You are strongly encouraged to book online or via the hotline during weekends. Movie cost about RM$10.00 and parking at Tebrau City is cheap at RM$1.00/entry.
4. LOTUS FIVE STAR - SSC Broadway, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Location: No. 41 80000, Johor Bahru
Tel: 07-223 3568
Website: None
Comments: Small Cinema featuring mainly Indian movies.
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The main drawback of catching movies in Malaysia is the stronger censorship (Malaysia is still a conservation country) compared to Singapore so expect more nudity/violence/and strong language scenes to be cut.
To dispel any myths, you will not see cockroaches and mouse running under your seats nor will you Read on…
July 31st, 2008
Hotel rates in Singapore are on the pricey side. A night in Swissotel, Mariott or Hyatt in Singapore will set you back by SGD$300-$500/night. A night at a backpacker’s hostel will be cheaper, at about SGD$60/night.
With the F1 (Formula One) race coming to Singapore, most of the hotels/hostels will be booked out by August. A feasible alternative if you are priced out for hotel rooms: Look North.
Johor Bahru (Johor Baru, Johore Bahru, Johor Baharu), some 20km from Singapore’s bustling Orchard Road offers a range of hotels that goes for RM$150-RM$250 (1 SGD = 2.36RM). Some good hotels to consider:
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July 29th, 2008
As of 18th July 2008, 2330hrs, there is still no requirement for any Arrival Card (also known as the Immigration Card/ White Card/ White Form) for entry into Johor Bahru (Johor Baru, Johore Bahru, Johor Baharu). If you have any spare white cards lying around in your house, bring it along as a precaution just in case. Otherwise, there is no need to be over worried about it at this point.
Check this link for the latest update on Arrival Card/ White Card/ Immigration Card arrival:
http://www.limsimi.com/Links/Malaysia_Latest_White_Card_Requirement.htm
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July 19th, 2008
There are news circulating that the requirement of the Arrival Card (also known as the Immigration Card/ White Card/ White Form) for entry into Johor Bahru (Johor Baru, Johore Bahru, Johor Baharu) may be re-implemented. This requirement is formally waivered on 19th Jan 2008.
Yes. To repeat, there is a possibility that you will be REQUIRED to fill up your Arrival Card (Immigration Card/ White Card) at the Johor Bahru custom. The days of long sweaty queues are coming back. Whether you are driving into Johor Bahru or walking in, it is time to bring back your portable fans, magazines subscription and install new games on your mobile phones to last the potential wait.
The exact date of this re-implementation is unknown. Tentatively, the “Go-Live” date when the Arrival Card (Immigration Card/ White Card) requirement will come in place will be on 16th July 2008. A verbal check with a Johor Custom official indicates the similar date.
In the typical fashion, there is no official announcement at the Immigration Department of Malaysia website here: http://www.imi.gov.my/eng/im_Page1.asp.
Frustrations added to frustrations.
Check up this link here for the latest update on Arrival Card/ White Card/ Immigration Card arrival:
http://www.limsimi.com/Links/Malaysia_Latest_White_Card_Requirement.htm
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July 12th, 2008
