With 65km off the east coast of Johor, Pulau Dayang is the furthest island from the mainland of east Peninsular Malaysia.
Its unique diving spot and fishing location have made the island famous among active divers and sport-fishermen.
But in general, the island is lesser-known even though it offers stunning beaches and fantastic underwater world.
With increasing accommodation and promotion packages offered, Dayang Island has the potential to become an international tourist destination in Malaysia.
Why Stay In Pulau Dayang?
In fact, Pulau Dayang and 4 other small islands make up an Aur Group, the region of Johor’s Marine Park due to incredible marine life all around the islands. Pulau Dayang is the second biggest islands in the group.
Home to Black Marlin, the fastest fish in the world, Pulau Dayang has attracted sport fishermen from all over the places for a game fish. Ideal fishing spots are available all around the island.
Mainly discovered by foreign tourists especially divers, Pulau Dayang serves an ideal training location even for new scuba divers. The crystal-clear water allows divers to discover the colorful underwater world clearly.
The beautiful coral reefs offshore enable non-divers to go for snorkeling. With the white sandy beaches and astonishing sea view, Pulau Dayang is the tropical paradise in Malaysia.
How To Get To Pulau Dayang
The jetty that offers ferry service to Pulau Dayang is Mersing jetty. Departure time for the ferry is normally on Friday night and it takes around 5 hours to arrive at the island.
Alternatively, book a diving trip with the dive shops in Malaysia or Singapore. The operator will arrange boat transfer for you.
For budget transportation to jetty, direct coach services are now available. The journey from Singapore to Mersing jetty takes around 3 hours.
To arrive at Mersing Jetty, either you’re from Malaysia or Singapore, it’s recommended to hire a private car as it makes your journey simple and less troublesome.
If you are planning to spend some times in Mersing, check out the best things to do in Mersing.
What To Do In Pulau Dayang
1. Scuba-Diving at Pulau Dayang
Scuba-diving experiences are the activities that shouldn’t be missed out in Pulau Dayang. Dayang Tip, Captains Point, Telok Jawa, Rayners Rock, and Dayang Jetty are the diving spots surround the island. After diving, fill up your own dive logs to have memories to look back in the future.
2. Visit Local Fisherman Village of Pulau Dayang
Hop on to nearby islands by chartering a small boat at the jetty. The nearest island, Aur Island is just 5 minutes boat ride from Pulau Dayang. Otherwise, visit Kampung Pasir Putih, a local fisherman village which means Village of White Sand.
For non-divers, go for snorkeling at shallower regions. Or you can play beach volleyball and go for sunbathing at the beach.
4. Catch Sunrise & Sunset At Pulau Dayang
Bring a binocular and be a star gazer at night! Pulau Dayang offers stunning views of stars when the weather is good. You’ll be amazed by the star formations high up the sky.
Wake up early to catch the sunrise at the jetty. In the evening, sunset can be enjoyed at the jetty as well.
Where to Stay in Pulau Dayang
1. Dayang Blue Resort
The only resort in Pulau Dayang is situated at the southernmost part of the island facing Pulau Aur. As Pulau Dayang is famous among divers, being the only resort on the island made it popular among the divers too. The resort is surrounded by blue water thus it is named Dayang Blue Resort.
Dayang Blue Resort features comfortable chalets overlooking the elegant beach and it can accommodate up to 300 visitors. The resort provides over 20 outdoor bathrooms as there is no private bathroom in the rooms. Extra bed can be arranged upon request.
The on-site restaurant is located close to their reception counter. It serves simple local food such as char kue tiaw and nasi goreng. The restaurant can cater the needs of vegetarians. BBQ can be enjoyed at night.
When Is The Best Time To Visit Pulau Dayang
During monsoon season, the whole island is susceptible to monsoon winds from South China Sea. Due to the rough sea and strong wind, the island is closed to the public from November to March. There is no ferry available as well.
Kindly visit Pulau Dayang during diving season that falls between April to September. Within these months, the visibility of water  for many Malaysia dive sites are great including Dayang Island and the divers are able to see the coral reefs clearly. Plus, the water temperature is at normal range. However, beware of the jellyfish season. It is painful to get stung by them.
Pulau Dayang Travel Tips
The boat journey is long. It takes longer time when the sea is rough.
Mersing jetty offers more boat transfer to Pulau Dayang as compared to Tanjung Leman Jetty.
The life jacket is a must while going for snorkeling.
Weekend diving trips cost around SGD $380 to SGD $480.
Have any plans this weekend? Why not make a trip to the alluring Kluang district in the middle of Johor?
Kluang is the former capital of Johor under the early British rule but has since made a name for itself in the tile industry and organic farming.
As a matter of fact, there a lot of Kluang attractions are waiting for you to discover! Some organic farms offer eco-farm tours – which are a fun way to learn more about food production!
There are a whole bunch of other engaging activities to do in Kluang – Check out the list below!
8 Best Kluang Attraction
1. Kluang UK Farm
UK Farm enjoys its reputation as one of the popular Kluang attraction. Only a couple hour’s drive from hectic Singapore city life too!
The 100-acre farm specializes in sheep and goat farming – they have thousands of sheep actually! Making them Malaysia’s largest goat and sheep farm.
As part of their venture into agrotourism (since 2008-2010), you can learn about the 21st-century goat milking production and even bottle feed goats and calves on the farm!
Other activities include:
A visit to their organic vegetable farm and fruit gardens.
Tour the mushroom farm.
Visit an Orang Asli (indigenous people of Malaysia) village.
Ride a horse-drawn cart.
Fish at the farm too!
Take the full experience and stay overnight on the farm:
Cozy chalet & dormitory-style accommodations
BBQ facilities
Surau
Function rooms and more!
The peaceful verdant pastures of UK Farm await you!
Location:http://bit.ly/2uQioRJ Contact: +607-759 7555 Ticket Price:
Adult: RM47.70
Child (3-12 years old) & Senior (60+ years old): RM37.10
2. Kluang Rail Coffee
One of the unique things to do in Kluang includes getting a comforting cup of coffee and breakfast at the maiden branch of Kluang Rail Coffee. It’s 70 years old!
This original Kopitiam serves the following in their menu:
Coffee made with coffee beans that they roast in-house with butter.
Quintessential Kopitiam food like kaya toast, curry puffs, nasi lemak, and soft-boiled eggs.
But unlike other Kopitiam, Kluang Rail Coffee still toast their bread in the traditional manner – over a charcoal fire!
Enough about the food though, let’s talk about the ambiance here!
Aesthetic features include:
Wooden slat sunshades hang over the curious wire mesh windows – the windows really add to the nostalgic feel of this Kopitiam! Makes for a nice breeze too!
A convenient location is next to Kluang’s train station.
A simple exterior belies the equally simple but extremely charming and rustic interior!
Want to relax and watch the trains go by? This is the best place to do it!
3. Zenxin Organic Park Kluang
Here is another Kluang attraction that health-conscious folks can appreciate! After all, you are what you eat!
And at Zenxin Organic Park, you can see first hand how fresh food gets to your table!
Learn about the main principles that this organic vegetable farm practices! It’s not only about avoiding pesticides!
Other things to do here include:
Pick your own herbs at the herb garden!
Or rent a bicycle to explore the huge farm!
Buy something at their gardening supply shop, Eko Paradise to start your own garden or introduce a more sustainable way to care for your existing one!
Have a delicious meal made from 100% organic produce straight from the farm at the Farm Table Restaurant. They specialize in vegetarian fusion food.
Or you can just get fresh ingredients from the Farm Mart at Zenxin Organic Park to make your own organic meal at home later!
You can bring home some organic mulberry tea from Farm Mart too!
Location: 47A & 47B, Batu 9, Jalan Batu Pahat, 86000 Kluang, Johor, Malaysia Contact: +607-759 5196
Daily: 9:00am – 6:30pm Ticket Price:
RM18 (Adult), RM16 (Child/ Senior) Price includes:
Farm tour
Welcome drink
Restaurant voucher
2 other free activities
4. Kluang Coffee Powder Factory
Coffee lovers, take note! Kluang Coffee Powder Factory may be one of the less prominent Kluang tourist attractions, but it boasts quite the success story!
Image credits: facebook.com/kluangcoffee1966/
The factory tour is free too and you can discover what lengths the founder, Goh Tong Tor went through to make the factory what it is today!
What is special about the coffee here?
Both black (sugar and vegetable oil roast) and white coffee (three-bean roast) of the highest quality are available here. You can sample them too!
Do you know the local coffee brand, Television Coffee? This factory makes it!
Television Coffee gets its curious name from the founder’s perspective on how coffee and television bring people closer back in the 1960s. And until today, that is still relevant!
Don’t forget to bring some tasty coffee powder back as a souvenir to remind you of a satisfying day at Kluang Coffee Powder Factory!
Location: 76, Jalan Besar, Kampung Yap Tau Sah, 86000 Kluang, Johor, Malaysia. Contact: +607-773 1943 Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am – 4:00pm Entrance Fee: Free
5. Gunung Lambak (Mount Lambak)
At 510m above sea level, the trek to the summit of Gunung Lambak strikes as a challenge, even for those of moderate fitness!
Not surprisingly, this is also a popular hiking spot for the locals.
From the base, it takes around 2 hours to reach the higher one and there are several routes you can choose from – the most pleasant route is the concrete path. Suitable for elders!
Once you reach the midway point (20-40 minutes’ time), there are different routes to choose from too.
The midway point has a pavilion, benches and a signboard.
Use the ropes and tree roots to pull yourself up! Especially if it’s been raining recently.
The view at the top is pretty nice! Just trees all around!
Eco Resort is nearby if you need accommodation. It has the following facilities:
Swimming pool
Playground
The restaurant is worth checking out!
In case you do plan to go, allow up 2-3 hours to do this hike!
6. Kluang Street Art (Bat Town)
Somewhere downtown is a surprisingly stunning Kluang attraction!
Of course, this is none other than the colorful mural street in Kluang!
About 24 different wall murals and 3D art adorn the back lanes and alleyways of Jalan Dato Teoh Siew Khor.
Some background on the murals:
The murals are the result of an event by the local council to engage local and international artists to help beautify Kluang!
The many creative murals showcase a variety of typical Malaysian scenes, coffee, local food and oddly enough, bats!
Why Bats? Because Kluang owes its name to the local fruit bats which are keluang in Malay.
You need at least an hour to fully appreciate all the time put in by the artists to bring the old street back to life!
And if you feel a need to quench your thirst, there are an abundance of quaint little cafes and stores to do just that!
Location: 25, Jalan Merdeka, Kampung Masjid Lama, 86000 Kluang, Johor, Malaysia
7. Gunung Belumut
Here’s another Kluang attraction that will have you catching your breath!
This 15km (including return) strenuous hike to complete to the peak at 1,100m.
What to expect:
It takes a total of 7 hours – 4 hours up and 3 hours to go down.
You will have to climb on all fours at times!
Tree roots will be your best friends!
Watch your step! It can get pretty slippery after a dose of rain. There will be little streams to cross too!
The summit is nothing too spectacular, you will get to see some moss-covered branches and rocks along the way!
You will need a guide and permit to hike here! Check out Freewill Hikers.
If you want to break up the long journey, it is possible to stay on this mountain overnight at any of the three camping spots. At extra charge.
Prepare for this arduous trek by climbing lots of stairs!
Location: Gunung Belumut Recreational Forest
8. Kluang Mall
Of all the places to visit in Kluang, this is the one to satisfy your shopping needs!
The spacious and modern mall occasionally hosts exhibitions and events (so check their site for that) in their atriums.
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There are also a total of 5 floors, including the lower ground or basement. And get this, close to 348k sq ft with 160 specialty retail shops!
Which include:
H&M
Popular Bookstore
Uniqlo
Pacific Hypermarket & Department Store is the main anchor
Mika Premium Gift Shop (lower ground) – Pick up some locally-made Mika Charcoal & Milk Swiss Rolls! Beware that these spoil very easily in hot weather!
And while you are at the lower ground, go get some lunch at the mall’s reputable food court, Kluang Food Street.
Want to catch a movie? MBO Cinemas is your answer.
Or you can go bowling at Ampang Super Bowl on the third floor of the mall!
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5 Best Johor Theme Parks To Discover
1. Fanpekka Theme Park (Brand New Johor Theme Park)
Fanpekka Theme Park has recently opened its doors to the public in the AEON Tebrau City shopping mall, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
The first Finnish conceptual theme park in Asia, Fanpekka is designed on the idea that children learn by playing.
Learning problem-solving and global communication skills are pillars of the Finnish educational curriculum, and they are pristinely integrated into the design of Fanpekka. The park is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia.
Fanpekka was designed for families, with children aged 2 to 12 specifically targeted. The play area’s convenient location within the shopping centre allows children a light-hearted respite while on an outing with the family.
The 27,500 square foot playground is divided into four main sections, each focusing on providing relaxation while nurturing the mind, body, and soul.
Tonttu, named after a Finnish fairy tale, transports children to a world of magic and mystique.
Allowing children to go on adventures to ‘worlds’ like this one enables them cultivate a sense of self while sharing in the experience with their families.
Creating a safe environment for children to explore their imaginations while making sense of the world around them is key to the highly successful Finnish system that is implemented here.
Why is the play-based Finnish education system so successful? Experts take note of the fact that Finns place an emphasis on early childhood education and development.
In their system, even the youngest children are regarded as unique and respected as individuals with different needs, desires, and, most importantly, ways of learning.
Embracing individuality gives children the experiences and tools that they need to develop innovation and social skills.
They do this through praising creativity and allowing children to figure things out in their own way and on their own time. Incorporating these ideals into Fanpekka will now give these opportunities to children visiting or living in Malaysia.
The goal of Fanpekka is to provide a fun, yet educational, environment for all children and families, especially those who might not have access to outings like this otherwise.
Aeon Fantasy’s Director, Wataru Koiwa, hopes to reach out to about 6,000 families per month with the use of these new facilities. The theme park is also expected to rise above the competition due to being indoors and, as such, not at the mercy of the weather.
Fanpekka Theme Park can divide into 6 categories as listed below:
1. Lasten Ocean
Ocean appears all of a sudden when Tonttu casts magic spells. There might be a legendary monster living in it!
2. Assembly Leikkimokki
Let’s assembly a house by pieces with parent. What kind of house would you build?
3. Workshop
Welcome to Workshop. Let’s experience the handmade crafts created by Tonttu!
4. Lasten Castle
An old castle that Tonttu has revived. There are many Tonttu in the castle and like to play around the classic building with the children.
5. Role Play Leikkimokki
Tonttu really likes the shops and people that gather in this town. Let’s have fun by role-playing as shopkeepers or customers! It’s possible that Tonttu will arrives at the town!
6. Toy Corner
Tonttu made a toy town for his little friends. Let’s surprise Tonttu by exploring some creatuve plays.
Enjoying a trip to Fanpekka is not an experience limited to nearby locals, either. Singaporeans can easily make a day trip to the province, meaning the playground can be utilized as a subtle educational tool by anyone in the area.
The addition of Fanpekka Cafe by SDS is the icing on the cake, giving families the opportunity to snack and drink in between play sessions. In the coming months, the park will surely turn into a tourist hotspot for visitors and their children, as well, truly emulating the Finnish way and providing a positive safe haven for all.
Address:Â Lot S102, Fanpekka, 2nd Floor Aeon Mall Tebrau City, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Fanpekka Ticket Fee: RM55/Child & RM11/Adult (Unlimited Entry For A Day)
Age Limit: Children Below 12 years old
Opening Hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm (Last Entry at 9:00pm) Facebook
2. Legoland Malaysia Theme Park
It is one of the most popular theme park in JB. Spread over 70 acres, this is a theme park that everyone can enjoy and have ultimate fun with family and friends.
It is a family theme park where you can have maximum fun no matter what age you are. The park which opened in September 2012 is the first in Asia and 6th in the world.
Legoland Malaysia Theme Park is located about 33km from Senai International Airport and about 30-minute drive by car. If you coming from Singapore Changi Airport, the route distance is about 66km and the journey may take approximately 1-hour drive. Besides that, it is also near to JB Sentral or CIQ complex Johor.
The theme park is divided into 2 categories which are Legoland Theme Park and Legoland Water Park. Both of the parks are suitable for all ages. Each one of the theme parks will require a full day if you want to get the best value for your money.
There are more than 70 hands-on rides and slides in the theme park, each one designed to delight you and bring out the child in you.
There are 8-themed attraction and extra big adventure for little kids as listed below:
Besides the rides that will delight you, you can also trying out the food, visiting the memento shops from where you could buy souvenirs and gifts and generally enjoying the wonderful and unique park.
At every step of the way there is continuous interaction with the rides to make the visit a total adventure. The LEGO models are spectacular and real 1:20 scale replication of the real buildings in Asia. Everything is so magical and beautiful here that you would not want the day to finish.
Address: 7, Jalan Legoland, Bandar Medini Iskandar Malaysia, 79250 Iskandar Puteri (Nusajaya), Johor, Malaysia.
Contact: +607 – 597 8888
Legoland Malaysia Opening Hours:
Daily: 9:00am – 7:00pm Facebook
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3. Sanrio Hello Kitty Town (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)
Sanrio Hello Kitty Town is more to see and enjoy in Iskandar Puteri (Nusajaya) than the astounding miniature LEGO buildings.
You will need to dedicate the better part of the day to enjoy this amazing multi-storied theme park.
It is just a few minutes walking distances from Johor Bahru Checkpoint and connected to Johor Bahru City Square Mall by a bridge.
The Angry Birds Theme Park provides a variety of attractions and fun games and suitable for youth, kids, toddles and parent alike.
The fun games can be divided into 5 zones which are listed below:
Fun games in Danger Zone include Lazer Bird Shoot and Space Drop Air Bag.
Fun games in Utopia include Air Parkour Track, Piggy Shooting Gallery, Bird Wire Slack Line, Anti Gravity Trampoline and  Giant Leap Foam Pit.
Fun games in Classic include Bird Nest Climbing Track and Angry Birds GO! Kart Track.
Fun games in South Beach include Captain Black Birds Ship, Balance Bike Lagoon, CineMine, Angry Birds Video Game and Red Bird Sona.
At Angry Birds Shop, you can buy angry birds stationery, merchandise, toys, apparel and snacks.
Address: Level 3, KOMTAR JBCC, Johor Bahru City Centre, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
Contact: +607 – 221 0260 / +607 – 300 5090
Angry Birds Activity Park Opening Hours:
Daily: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Angry Birds Activity Park Ticket Price: For International Travelers
Single Entry: RM75/pax
Annual Pass: RM230/pax
Family Pass of 4 Persons: RM280/pax
Family Annual Pass: RM850/pax For Malaysian
Single Entry: RM60pax
Annual Pass: RM180/pax
Family Pass of 4 Persons: RM218/pax
Family Annual Pass: RM700/pax Facebook
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5. MCM Studios Indoor Theme Park
MCM Studios is the newest addition of theme parks in Johor and is arguably the largest park in South East Asia and also the fifth largest in the world! The 500,000 square feet theme park is housed inside Capital 21 Shopping Mall and it takes up the entire 3rd and 4th floor of the mall.
It features more than 20 different themed attractions that are divided into 3 main sections- Music Planet, Movie Planet and Cartoon Planet.
Music Planet will expect daily circus performances by Great British Circus in a tent that are built within the theme park, which includes musicals and theatricals performances. You’ll get to witness the show- live!
Movie Planet offers exciting and hair-rising rides that will bring your favourite movie scenes to life.
Cartoon Planet will use Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technology to show classic cartoon characters of various animated characters.
What’s more, the mall has 3 floors of retail spaces featuring 5 thematic zones- America, Europe, Australia, Asia and Middle East.
To top it off, there are two hotels- Hilton Garden Inn and Planet Hotels for visitors to stay over the weekend to fully enjoy the theme park!
This is definitely the one-stop tourist attraction in JB that you wouldn’t want to miss. So, lock in your calendar as it slated to open this coming August 2018!
Address: Capital 21 Shopping Mall, Jalan Tampoi, 81200 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Contact: +607-244 8322 Facebook
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How To Get To Johor Theme Parks From Singapore
If you are coming from Changi Airport, then you probably will think how do get to these theme parks in Johor in a convenient and comfortable way?
Well, you don’t need to worry as SGMYTAXI provides comfortable private car service from Changi Airport or any location in Singapore to Johor theme parks at an affordable price.
You can make a reservation with us right now and enjoy the best rates along with the most comfortable rides and professionally trained drivers.
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