Transforming JB while preserving its heritage


The southern city has undergone many changes over the years under the Johor Baru Transformation Programme.

JOHOR Baru is far from the small Malay fishing village it once was.

Founded in 1855, the village, which was originally known as Tanjung Puteri, has grown by leaps and bounds to take on a new name and forge a multi-cultural identity.

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RM 13.90/month

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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