The Lot 1 Waterfront is another abandoned building in Johor Baru, popular among content creators.
ABANDONED buildings in Johor have found a second life online as they are now increasingly being featured on social media posts as examples of “urban exploration tourism”.
A content creator known as Black Sabahan said it was a shame to see these buildings left to decay.
“There is a big market for such sites, especially among international tourists who love visiting creepy places,” he added.
Black Sabahan said these buildings should be repurposed into community centres or even business spaces for local entrepreneurs.
“They should not be left just as they are, as they can still have aesthetic and economic value,” he said.
Black Sabahan says there is great interest in content revolving around abandoned buildings.
Lecturer and social media user Nur Hamiza Musa has also rediscovered abandoned buildings through content creation.
“I started out making food and travel content.
“Then one day I remembered the mall previously known as Kemayan City which was long abandoned.
“I decided to visit the empty mall and share the experience,” said Nur Hamiza, noting that she received strong interest and engagement from viewers.
“After that, I started visiting and recording other abandoned places, like Skudai Parade.
Nur Hamiza in front of Capital City, an abandoned mall in Johor Baru.
“Again, the content resonated with viewers,” she said.
Nur Hamiza believes creating content around such locations could indirectly benefit Johor by drawing the attention of potential investors.
She said the stories behind these sites could be told and their potential showcased.
“It was through this realisation that I began focusing more on exploring and sharing about such places in Johor,” she added.
