Heritage hub draws crowds to downtown JB

Visitors trying their hand at Chinese calligraphy in Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, which comes alive on Saturdays with a street market and fun activities, in Johor Baru. — Photos: THOMAS YONG/ The Star

On any given day, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee is defined by its quaint stretch of pre-war shophouses in the heart of downtown Johor Baru.

But on Saturday, it transforms into a bustling cultural hub where music, chatter and laughter fill the air.