My friend and I...(2girls) are planning to visit JB for Chinese New Year. This will be our first time to visit Malaysia. Please give us tips and guidelines on what to expect in JB. Is it really dangerous there for tourists? Thanks.
2007-01-31 17:03:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Other - Destinations
hye im azleen and im from malaysia.first of all welcome to malaysia. no, its not dangerous for tourist.i read another person's answer and it said not to go to jb because the crime rates are high well,then why are people still going to thailand(no offense) when the situation there is pretty bad too.so it is safe in jb.if anything happens then i guess luck was not with you..plus many singaporeans go to jb to buy their weekly groceries.
well there is alot of shopping complex in jb.but i dont really recommend buying branded good is malaysia..i think its cheaper in singapore.eemm..since its chinese new year so i guess there will be a celebration.
if u want to do some site seeing well there are some museum and an old chinese temple.if u are a nature lover,you can go to the endau rompin national park.its pretty cool there.
if u want to try local food then i'll suggest you eat in mamak stalls.you can eat at hotels and restaurant but to feel and know malaysia you have to try eating at mamak stalls.the nasi briyani is ggod too..
i think you can move around easily because there are taxi and buses..so it wont really be a problem.there are alot of hotels there too.plus most people can speak english...so not to worry baout communication.
well i guess thats all..hope i help you abit.but the importnt thing is to keep your things properly and watch for thieves pocket and watch for your safety anything can happen,not only in jb..anything can happen all around the world.
2007-02-01 21:30:02 · answer #1 · answered by azleen h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't go. Crimie situation there is very bad. People got mugged in public while passersby walk by pretending not to notice. Taxis don't follow meters. You are completely at their mercy. Some even pick extra passengers along the way.
If go via car, you get carjacked. If on bike, they break into the ignition. You lose any which way and for what? There is nothing so special about JB.
In the past I go JB so often that I filled up my passport in 2 years.
Malaysia used to be the safest place visit. Almost as safe as Singapore. But not anymore.
2007-01-31 20:55:32 · answer #2 · answered by unnga 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depending on what you plan to do, for shopping eg, in City Square, most of the shops will be closed except fast food and restaurants. However you can catch a movie there for only RM10.
Also, most people go there to eat seafood which are known for their very cheap prices. To do so hop on a taxi (for abt RM10) and ask to go to Stulang Laut. There's variety there. Preferably after 6.
Another great eating place will be Anjung Warisan. Taxi driver will be able to bring you there.They serve very good traditional Malay and western food. Ambience is thumbs up!
Other than that there's really nothing much to do in JB unless you travel to other parts of Malaysia.
2007-01-31 17:24:26 · answer #3 · answered by adlin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Johor is not the greatest place in Malaysia but it would be fine for a weekend. It is a little sleazy as it has a large red light district but its not dangerous.
It's much cheaper than Singapore and feels more like a South East Asia city so I think a trip across the border will be good for you.
2007-01-31 17:09:17 · answer #4 · answered by camsean73 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all what are your interests? Food, Shopping or etc.
How you gals are coming to JB? By any means of transportation?
Actually every corner in the world are dangerous but it depends how you view on it. Just be extra careful and be more alert.
Try to dress decently and be back home early. Have a wonderful New Year trip to JB on your weekends.
2007-02-01 19:38:00 · answer #5 · answered by wachai 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just like that go la....nothing to worry..la.....
2007-01-31 17:12:06 · answer #6 · answered by RR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋