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Holiday Plaza, Johor Bahru

February 14th, 2009 stephen.wong

There used to be a time when many Singaporeans will go to Holiday Plaza, Johor Bahru, to buy software and games. Utilities like Disc Copy Fast (DCF) will be used to copy software into 1.44mb floppy disks – at a cost of RM$1.00/disk.

This age-old trade that is identified with Holiday Plaza 15 years ago is still very much thriving today. In fact, business has grown. As you enter Holiday Plaza at both the first and second level, you will hear the familiar catch phrase: 来。。找戏看吗老板？DVD? (“Looking for movies, boss? DVDs?”)

Limsimi.com - Holiday Plaza

Limsimi.com - Interior View of Holiday Plaza (1)

Limsimi.com - Interior View of Holiday Plaza (2)

Of course, besides movies in DVDs, they still sell PC games and software. In addition to that, console games from Xbox, Playstation and Nintendo. All of them pirated and hawked publicly. You might find it a serious challenge to find a single ORIGINAL console game present in Holiday Plaza.

Amazing, when you consider the numerous times Holiday Plaza has been raided by anti-piracy authorities.

Parkson Grand is the key tenant in Holiday Plaza. However, there is a serious risk of Parkson Grand losing out its core businesses to Metrojaya and Jusco unless there is a major facelift. Besides the pirated stuffs and Parkson Grand, you can find hair salons, mobile phone dealers and shops selling foodstuffs. There are also the trio of fast food chains – MacDonald’s, KFC and Pizza Hut. See some images below.

Limsimi.com - Parkson Grand in Holiday Plaza

Limsimi.com - Interior of Parkson Grand in Holiday Plaza

Holiday Plaza is also famous for another thing – the sleaze at night. Deluxe Night Club is a notable KTV establishment with sexily clad ladies seen dressed in black at night. At the editor’s request, I will not expound on this.

Holiday Plaza is located a 5 mins drive from the New Johor Bahru CIQ/ Custom. Driving directions and location map details will be added shortly.

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11 Comments Add your own

1. Fred | February 16th, 2009 at 10:57 AM

ya, they like to ask “got dvd?” At the same time, they will raise up their hand and point at you while asking. very distracting.
2. Tim | March 1st, 2009 at 9:57 PM

May I know how can I go there by public transport? Thanks.
3. Tim | March 1st, 2009 at 9:58 PM

Sorry… From JB Custom. Thanks.
4. admin | March 1st, 2009 at 10:55 PM

Cab will cost you RM$8-10 from JB custom. If you want to take bus, try bus no. 51 or 52 from bus stop at Kotaraya. Do tell the bus driver upon boarding that you intend to alight at Holiday Plaza so that he can remind you to alight when the stop is reached.
5. Rosalind | March 6th, 2009 at 10:18 AM

thinking of driving in with family, never try driving in before… how safe is the journey? and safe to park there?
6. admin | March 6th, 2009 at 10:53 AM

Do follow some of the guiding principles when driving in to Johor Bahru.

1. Look around you for any suspicious bikes/ characters before getting near your car. There are occasions when robbers strike the moment you open your car door.
2. Always lock you car doors once everyone is in the car.
3. Do not leave any valuables in sight in the car. Even if you bag is empty, do not leave it in the car. Put it into the car boot and out of sight.
4. Use steering lock.

Parking in Holiday Plaza is generally safe (although I find it hard to get parking sometimes).

You can see a related post here:
http://www.limsimi.com/johor-bahru-news-information/crime-rate-safety-issue-in-johor-bahru/
7. grace | May 13th, 2009 at 1:52 PM

hi,
i need a list of government nursing home in jb. pls let me know asap. thank u
8. Brenda | May 25th, 2009 at 5:12 PM

Was really keen on checking out Holiday Plaza (via bus) during our trip to Singapore this week, but after a “safety briefing” my husband received for this trip, he no longer thinks it’s safe to travel into Malaysia. I think he’s blowing things way out of proportion! Would my teenage daughter and I be okay on a shopping expedition? Of course common sense is always necessary, but is it really as dangerous has DH thinks? Thanks so much for all the info and the great post!
9. admin | May 25th, 2009 at 7:31 PM

Hi there,
You can go by cab instead -> Just board right after u exit from JB CIQ. And it is not expensive.. only RM$8.00. I think it terms of safety, it should be fine if you go direct to HP and back to the CIQ. As you mentioned, apply the common sense.. dun sling or hold bags that invite robbery. Do not wear and show off expensive valuables.

Another Shopping mall you can consider Bukit Indah. Take CW3 from Jurong East Interchange.
http://www.limsimi.com/leisure-entertainment-johor-bahru/johor-bahru-shopping/aeon-bukit-indah-new-shopping-mal/
10. admin | May 25th, 2009 at 7:31 PM

Finally, persuade your hubby to go with you if he can. Tell him there are plenty of xbox and playstation games, if he is into consoles. :-p
11. Brenda | May 25th, 2009 at 8:15 PM

Too late for the hub, his paperwork has already been approved w/ permission for Sing only (he’s military) but not too late for rest of us! I’m so excited about the opportunity to visit Malaysia! Wish we had more time!!!! And so glad I found this website!

Is there a regular taxi queue at CIQ? Are all taxis reputable?

Thank you so much for all your help!