Unlocking potential of old prison in JB


Kota Jail in Johor Baru, the country’s third-oldest prison, is being turned into a major tourist attraction.

AN abandoned prison in Johor Baru built in the late 1800s is being turned into a place for the local art, culture and heritage scene by youth group Joho.

Joho co-founder Zul Abas said they are working closely with Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) and Prisons Department to bring the Ayer Molek prison back to life.

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