About us

Hi Everyone!

   We are a team of Singaporeans and Johoreans who have either lived in Johor Bahru (Johor Baru, Johore Bahru, Johor Baharu) a good part of our lives or travel across the causeway from Singapore/Johor Bahru frequently.

   While the pace of development between Singapore and Malaysia is greatly varied over the past decade, we are still fond of the many attractions in Johor Bahru. The food, nature, slower pace of life and of course, the lower cost of living in Johor Bahru allures to us and we are sure you will be able to appreciate some of the things here if you make an occasional trip across the causeway. There are definitely plenty of things to do and sights to savour here, be it shopping for groceries, teeing off at the greens, jogging at the Sultan’s Garden or having your wedding shots taken.. 

   Welcome to limsimi.com, a Johor Bahru website that caters to people across both sides of the bridge (Singaporeans and Malaysians) and beyond. Our aim for this website is to provide updated news on Johor Bahru – nice food recommendations, new hotels and interesting activities. Do share your knowledge with us by submitting your articles to us or posting your comments. We hope to build up an online community here, where people can just come here to read, relate and relax.

Happy hunting!
Team from Limsimi.com

Our team

Lawrence Gan (”Editor-in-chief”)
Lawrence is a Singaporean currently working in an American MNC. He braves the BRIDGE and the QUEUE to JB almost every weekend. In his spare time, he loves swimming, reading books and of course, writing for limsimi.com.

MSN ID: admin@limsimi.com

Favourite phrase: Look forward, be determined in what you want, and you will get there.


Stephen Wong
Stephen is the BOSS, at least for his own company. Work brings him to various project sites in KL, Brunei, China and Singapore but Johor Bahru is where HOME is. In his spare time, he serves as a counselor for young people.

Florence Tan
Florence resides in Johor Bahru all her entire life (she does not wants us to quantify “life” though). She works as a marketing executive in Johor Bahru and her love for shopping will really SCARE you more than surprise you.

Note:
Limsimi means “drink what?” in a common Chinese Dialect. It is the common phrase our team members use whenever we meet up for drinks and chat. So.. we decided to name this website limsimi.com, to represent the spirit of casual sharing and discussion!

46 Comments Add your own

  • 1. MC TanNo Gravatar  |  January 26th, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    Really apperciate the useful info you guys provide for drivers like me.

    I wonder if you have a map to show me how to go from Singapore thru the CIQ and directly to the E2 NS Highway towards Malacca and KL? I came thru on 23-Jan and was a bit lost, finding no easy way to get onto E2. Similarly, do you have a map coming the other way that directs me driving from the NS Highway to the JB CIQ? Thx.

  • 2. adminNo Gravatar  |  January 28th, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    Hi MC, you can refer to the link here.

    Cheers,
    Lawrence

  • 3. jiunnNo Gravatar  |  January 30th, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    i need to drive to JB from singapore, what is the situation with the touch’n go card now? do u still need it if i’m using second link and can i still purchase it there and then ? appreciate your help

  • 4. adminNo Gravatar  |  January 30th, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    For Second Link (Linkedua), you can still pay cash at tolls. However, it is really much easier with the TNG Card.
    U can purchase it there and then (at the Toll stations). Do standby Ringgits. There was once when I did not have enough ringgits.. and paid using Sing$ @#$#$#@!

  • 5. jiunnNo Gravatar  |  February 1st, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    thanks a million, great help

  • 6. Agnes BayNo Gravatar  |  March 22nd, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    How would I know that it is Danga City Mall when I travel by train?

  • 7. SmartyaclmNo Gravatar  |  April 8th, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    I would like to check. Danga Bay and Danga City Mall is it far apart from one another? I am still abit confused.

  • 8. adminNo Gravatar  |  April 8th, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    Danga City Mall is a shopping center, located some 3km from the JB CIQ. Danga Bay is a stretch area that has shopping, makan, leisure parks, located further away from the JB CIQ (15minutes ride away). If you drive from the JB CIQ to Danga Bay, you actually pass by Danga City Mall first.

  • 9. adminNo Gravatar  |  April 8th, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Refer to these 2 post here for more information:
    http://www.limsimi.com/leisure-entertainment-johor-bahru/johor-bahru-shopping/danga-city-mall-easy-access-with-ktm-trainrail/
    http://www.limsimi.com/leisure-entertainment-johor-bahru/johor-bahru-shopping/map-of-danga-city-mall-relative-to-johor-ciq-city-square-and-plaza-pelangi/

  • 10. glenNo Gravatar  |  April 27th, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    Hi – I just happened to stumble onto this site – I do find it pretty useful – wanna say thanks for sharing the info with all those interested.

  • 11. glenNo Gravatar  |  April 27th, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Do you know of a seafood place , previously in operation next to the driving center ” Straits Seafood Restaurant ” or close to this – this place has been replaced with a condo – ‘ Danga Condo ‘ – any idea if the restaurant has been relocated or closed for good?

  • 12. adminNo Gravatar  |  April 27th, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    Glad to hear your feedback Glen!

  • 13. adminNo Gravatar  |  April 27th, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    Is the restaurant Grand Straits Garden? This one is still around. Try calling them at +607-2388118

  • 14. oswardNo Gravatar  |  May 6th, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    Haha .. limsimi .. really a nice name. upzzz for you

  • 15. anneNo Gravatar  |  May 7th, 2009 at 6:14 AM

    i like it very organize…:)

  • 16. anneNo Gravatar  |  May 7th, 2009 at 6:19 AM

    i am searching where to buy chocolate and i can save.any sale? do u know where u can suggest?

  • 17. reenaNo Gravatar  |  June 16th, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    could u suggest me some “bridal photo shop@shot at jb” (cheapest price)

  • 18. adminNo Gravatar  |  June 16th, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Try Superstar at City Square. :)

  • 19. GlobalnwNo Gravatar  |  June 20th, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    I used the bridal shop called Monalisa in City Sq about 2 years ago. Not bad, as good as those in SGP, but half the price of those in SGP. Rental of the bridal gown is so much cheaper.

  • 20. Irene KimNo Gravatar  |  June 23rd, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Thumbs up to the Limsimi.com team for a very imformative website on Johor Bahru!

    I am planning to move to Johor Bahru and trying to get as much info as I can on this city and came across this helpful website.

    Right now, I am hunting for an apartment and looking for a convenient area to live as I do not drive. I am looking at Permas Jaya and Pelangi area.

    Any suggestions or advise from anyone is appreciated. Anyone who knows anyone renting out can keep me posted too. Thanks!

  • 21. adminNo Gravatar  |  June 23rd, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Thanks Irene for your comments and welcome to Johor Bahru!
    To help answer some of your queries, would u mind sharing where are you relocating from and if you are looking for accomodation for your family, or only yourself?
    Good to note that if you do not drive, traveling around JB is a little hard unless you work near your home.

    Cheers,
    Lawrence

  • 22. Simant MalhotraNo Gravatar  |  July 8th, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    What is Exact distance from Kranji MRT Station (Singapore) to Larking Bus Station (Johor) & how much time will take to cove the distance

  • 23. adminNo Gravatar  |  July 8th, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    I assume you are taking bus 170 which goes to Larkin? That will take u about 45 minutes if there are no jam at the Johor Bahru CIQ.

  • 24. adminNo Gravatar  |  July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    There are buses that departs from Larkin to KL and cheap ones (28 seaters) will cost you about RM$40-50.

    An alternative is really to try out the shops at Merlin Tower. There are plenty of coaches that departs from Johor Bahru to KL on a regular basis (once every hour) at reasonable rates. Anyway, to answer your question, see the bus that departs from Larkin below:

    Plusliner
    From: Larkin Bus Terminal,
    Platform 39

    Tel: 07-222 3317

    To:Hentian Puduraya,
    Kuala Lumpur
    Departure time (Daily): 8.30am 10.30am 12.30pm 2.30pm 4.30pm 6.30pm 8.30pm 12midnite
    Fares: RM20.20

    Executive Coach
    From: Terminal Bas Larkin,
    Platform 39

    Tel: 07-222 3317
    To: Tourist Information Centre,
    109 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.

    Tel: 03-2161 1864
    Departure Times (Daily): 9.00am 12.30pm 5.30pm 8.00pm
    RM50.00

  • 25. kfangNo Gravatar  |  August 8th, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    Hi,

    I am new here! Thks for the useful info!

    By the way, may i know if what is best price for Mamy Poko at those hypermarket now? Is it RM41.99 like what stated?

    Thx!

  • 26. adminNo Gravatar  |  August 8th, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    Hi Kang, the price of RM$41.99 is an offer price. Usually, they will sell it at about RM$50+.

    One thing you can do is to visit their websites. Usually, such promotional items will be listed.

    See our posts here:
    http://www.limsimi.com/leisure-entertainment-johor-bahru/johor-bahru-shopping/riding-out-the-recession-jb-supermarkets/

    Hope it helps. :)

  • 27. Han EnNo Gravatar  |  August 9th, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    Hi Kfang, I just came from Tesco Johor Bahru. Mamy Poko selling RM$48.99 for Medium Size, 66 pcs. On top of that, they also give away 2 free baby diaper pants. Not a good deal compared to Carrefour during their promotion period but good enough for me.

    The Huggies dry comfort is selling at RM$33.99 for 66 pcs. Medium size too!

    Overall, thanks to limsimi.com for the recommendation on Johor Bahru Supermarkets. I really feel that this is good savings compared to Cold Storage or NTUC in SG.

  • 28. ZitroneNo Gravatar  |  August 25th, 2009 at 11:41 PM

    I’m just curious. How much diapers/milk powder can one lug home in a car boot without the Singapore customs slap you with GST?

  • 29. Han EnNo Gravatar  |  August 26th, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    Tried 5 packs the last time i went in. Custome officer look at my boot with no issues. :)

  • 30. vivianNo Gravatar  |  September 3rd, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    To Irene kim

    I have a unit in Sri mutiara to rent in Pletong near Jesco, if interested may call me 97777409 in SG. Thanks.

  • 31. VekneswaramurthyNo Gravatar  |  October 21st, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Your project looks great and good for the Malaysian to be a part of this project. Hoping if there is any vacant position in the theme park maybe can consider.

  • 32. kitNo Gravatar  |  October 27th, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Interesting site!! I enjoyed reading the articles, sometimes writen with a tint of wit!

  • 33. aiksengNo Gravatar  |  November 18th, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    guys,
    if u are driving into JB via Johor-woodlands customs. be careful!!
    the newly renovated malaysia customs has many malaysia customs officer/policeman waiting the bend for Singapore licence plate cars. They will flag you down and ask for 150-300 dollars.
    if you do not pay, they will threaten to book you for speeding or other ridiculous traffic violations

  • 34. DonNo Gravatar  |  November 23rd, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Hi,

    Was thinking to move to johor next year.

    Any advise ?

  • 35. Laura LeeNo Gravatar  |  November 25th, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    Hi aikkang,

    I’m new here and in fact this is the 1st time we are driving into M’sia (Never have the guts to do it before but this time, going in with 3 other cars)… Just wonder, do one gives in to the demand of the police blackmailing?

  • 36. bengleeNo Gravatar  |  November 25th, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    hi,

    good day, any ideal now still got taxi going from queen st to JB or not?

    someone told me now no more?

    cheers,

  • 37. adminNo Gravatar  |  November 27th, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    Hi Beng Lee, it is still operational.

  • 38. adminNo Gravatar  |  November 27th, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Check out our post here: http://www.limsimi.com/johor-bahru-others/singaporeans-relocating-to-johor-bahru/
    In addition, your might want to start a discussion thread in our forum to find out more. http://www.limsimi.com/phpBB3

  • 39. DonNo Gravatar  |  December 1st, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Hi,

    Thanks for the update.

    Would like to know more for those who reside in johor and what are the pro and con ?

  • 40. chua sereneNo Gravatar  |  December 1st, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    thank you for the update
    pls update more on Danga Mall at JB

  • 41. daeng ramliakilNo Gravatar  |  December 4th, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Good n thanks

  • 42. anusiahNo Gravatar  |  December 10th, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    good n thanks

  • 43. rafael raihanNo Gravatar  |  December 11th, 2009 at 5:15 AM

    juz joined this group !!! hi everyone of ya !!! greetings !!! hope to share any greats news frm all of ya.

  • 44. adminNo Gravatar  |  December 14th, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    Welcome to our website Rafael!

  • 45. LeeNo Gravatar  |  December 28th, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    Juz wanna know whether the famous Mee Rebus formerly at Jln Stulang Laut is still operating elsewhere. If so, where is their current location?

  • 46. dcNo Gravatar  |  January 16th, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    TQ for great info….By the way, do ensure that ur petrol gauge is 3/4 full b4 leaving SIN. I was check the last time I went in Jan.2010.

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