Taman Merdeka
in Johor, Malaysia

Noteable things around
  • Raffles Marina (marina, (12 mi)
  • Nongsa Point Marina (marina, (29 mi)
  • Universal Studios Singapore (amusement park, (15 mi)
  • River Safari (zoo, (4 mi)
  • The River Safari (zoo, (4 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
1.462 and 103.768 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 1° 27' 43" and E 103° 46' 5"
Currency and Currency Code:
Ringgit - MYR
Spoken languages:
Malay, English, Chinese, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:24 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:59 am and 7:08 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-1.623 and -76.230 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Bolivar
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Malaysia in South-Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Malaysia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Malaysia. Last Update: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Delve into Taman Merdeka

Taman Merdeka in Johor is a city located in Malaysia about 185 mi (or 297 km) south-east of Kuala Lumpur, the country's capital town.

Current time in Taman Merdeka is now 05:24 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kuala Lumpur with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 6 airports closer to Taman Merdeka, of which two are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Seletar Airport in Singapore in a distance of 8 mi (or 12 km). The closest airport in Malaysia is Senai International Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 12 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

We saw 5 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Johor Bahru, Singapore, Belakangpadang, Sekupang and Pasirpanjang. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 82 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Evening Temperature 30°C / 86 °F
Night Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 81%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

31°C (88 °F)
26°C (80 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

31°C (88 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

32°C (89 °F)
26°C (80 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Puteri Pacific Johor Bahru

Address
0,4 mi
Jalan Abdullah Ibrahim The Kotaraya P.O. Box 293
80730 Johor Bahru
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Citrus Johor Bahru

Address
0,2 mi
Jalan Station 16
80000 Johor Bahru
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Amari Johor Bahru

Address
0,5 mi
No. 82C, Jalan Trus,
80000 Johor Bahru
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Amari Johor Bahru

Address
0,5 mi
No 82c Jalan Trus
80000 Johor Bahru
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru

Address
0,6 mi
No. 12 Jalan Ngee Heng
80000 Johor Bahru
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mutiara Johor Bahru

Address
1,9 mi
Jalan Dato Sulaiman Century Gardens KB 779
80990 Johor Bahru
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


KSL Hotel & Resort

Address
1,7 mi
33 Jalan Seladang, Taman Abad
80250 Johor Bahru
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Berjaya Waterfront Hotel

Address
1,2 mi
88, Jalan Ibrahim Sultan, Stulang Laut
80300 Johor Bahru
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Insta Hotel

Address
0,1 mi
No 153, Jalan Lumba Kuda
80300 Johor Bahru
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hallmark Regency Hotel

Address
1,4 mi
Jalan Harimau Taman Abad Johor 16
80250 Johor Bahru
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Citrus Hotel, Johor Bahru, Malaysia - Deluxe Room

Published: August 22, 2013
Length: 17:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: RenegadeTravels

http://www.renegadetravels.com/citrus-hotel-johor-bahru-malaysia/. Citrus Hotel, Johor Bahru, Malaysia - Deluxe Room. Click the link to see a full review of this hotel, and to book a room.


KTX Express arriving at Johor Bahru Station

Published: May 24, 2010
Length: 00:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: memiusphere


Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru - Surroundings

Published: August 22, 2013
Length: 16:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: RenegadeTravels

http://www.renegadetravels.com/citrus-hotel-johor-bahru-malaysia/. What's it like outside the Citrus Hotel in Johor Bahru, Malaysia? Click the link to see a full review of this hotel, and to...


Nasi Lemak Fat Rice, Kin Wah Restaurant, Johor Bahru

Published: September 02, 2014
Length: 48:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gerryko Malaysia TV Network 2

Jalan Tan Hiok Nee 80000 Johor Bahru.


Donut Selfie! Johor Bahru Makan and Shopping 1 Day Trip | Malaysia

Published: December 23, 2014
Length: 53:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: towkaynew

Having fun at Johor Bahru, Malaysia with Donut Selfie! Eating and Shopping the whole day! Woohoo! I love the food there! yum yum! Donut selfie is created by Karen, you can check out her tutorial...


How to drive to Vantage Bay from Johor Bahru Checkpt, HOTTEST Mega Project in JB

Published: February 09, 2014
Length: 52:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: UrProperty InvestClub

Road Guide to Vantage Bay*** BONUS route - Shell Station Stop point to refuel petrol. Vantage Bay *** Hottest talk in Town about this Tallest waterfront condo mix Medical Hub, Mega Mall,...


Arrival, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Johor Bahru

Published: August 26, 2014
Length: 39:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gerryko Malaysia TV Network 2

Part 2/ of Johor Hunt, V2, August 2014 Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLhLhcFg1B4yuAb9I-i2SbNHbUzvqIR4c.


Scratch and Win SCAM in Johor Bahru

Published: August 26, 2011
Length: 34:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: super 325

"Scratch and win" or "Tear and win" are the SCAM in Johor Bahru. They are targeting Singaporean, older Women, Older Man and Malays. Please help to share this arround!


Walking Around, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, P5, Johor Bahru

Published: June 10, 2014
Length: 25:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The Gerryko Malaysia TV Network

Part 5/5 of Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Johor Bahru Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2rbHIj1AELObYj-qjev1DizhLBe15h9S.


マレーシア・ジョホールバル旧駅舎(The Old Johor Bahru railway station )

Published: February 15, 2011
Length: 39:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tomcafe

数年ぶりにジョホールバルを訪れると、マレー鉄道の駅舎は新築され、まだ工事中なもののまるで日本の新幹線の駅舎のように。一方、旧駅舎を...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Straits of Johor

The Straits of Johor (also known as the Tebrau Strait, Johor Strait, Selat Johor, Selat Tebrau, and Tebrau Reach) is a strait that separates the Malaysian state of Johor on mainland Eurasia to the north from Singapore to the south.

Located at 1.44667, 103.754 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Straits of Singapore, Strait of Malacca, Malaysia–Singapore border, International straits

Johor Bahru City Square

Johor Bahru City Square is a shopping centre and office building located in the Central Business district of Johor Bahru. City Square, along with Komtar, are located on Jalan Wong Ah Fook. Due in part to its proximity to the Johor-Singapore Causeway, City Square attracts many shoppers from Singapore. City Square is the tallest building in Johor Bahru.

Located at 1.46119, 103.764 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shopping malls in Johor Bahru, Shopping malls established in 1995

Johor–Singapore Causeway

The Johor–Singapore Causeway is a 1,056-metre causeway that links the city of Johor Bahru in Malaysia across the Straits of Johor to the town of Woodlands in Singapore. It serves as a road, rail, and pedestrian link, as well as water piping into Singapore. The causeway is connected to the Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex in Johor Bahru. The new checkpoint replaced the Causeway Checkpoints on December 16, 2008.

Located at 1.45277, 103.769 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Expressways and highways in Johor Bahru, Expressways in Malaysia, Expressways in Singapore, Woodlands, Singapore, South Johor Economic Region, Causeways, Malaysia–Singapore border crossings, North–South Expressway (Malaysia), Bridges in Singapore, International bridges

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque is the state mosque of Johor, Malaysia. Located along Jalan Skudai, Johor Bahru, the mosque was constructed between 1892 and 1900, under the direction of Sultan Abu Bakar. Tuan Haji Mohamed Arif bin Punak was the architect of the mosque. He intentionally based much of its appearance on colonial English Victorian architecture as noted by the minarets that take the form of British 19th century clocktowers.

Located at 1.45696, 103.751 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mosques in Johor Bahru

Istana Besar

Istana Besar or Grand Palace is the royal palace of the Sultanate of Johor which is located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Located at 1.47167, 103.756 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Johor Bahru, Official residences in Malaysia, Royal residences in Malaysia, Palaces in Malaysia

Sultan Ibrahim Building

Sultan Ibrahim Building is the former state secretariat building of Johor. It is located at Bukit Timbalan in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The building was constructed between 1936 and 1939 and was completed in 1940 as the British colonial government attempted to streamline the state's administration. It was officially opened by the late Sultan Ibrahim of Johor. It was also the tallest building in Malaya during the pre-Merdeka era.

Located at 1.45789, 103.761 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
State secretariat buildings in Malaysia

Johor Bahru Old Chinese temple

Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple known as Old Temple by the locals, is a Chinese temple located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Located at downtown Johor Bahru of Jalan Trus, the temple is flanked by modern skyscrapers. This temple is one of the oldest structures in Johor Bahru. The temple is a place of worship and a symbol of unity among Five Chinese Dialect Groups which are "Teochew", "Hoklo (Hokkien)", "Cantonese", "Hakka" and "Hainan".

Located at 1.46056, 103.763 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Taoist temples in Malaysia, Buildings and structures in Johor Bahru

Admiralty Park

Admiralty Park is a national park in Woodlands, Singapore that is 27 hectares in size, comprising both nature and recreational areas. It is made unique by its river valley shaped hilly terrain. This feature reflects the history of the site, as it used to have Sungei Cina running through it. Visitors can utilise the main circulation path constructed alongside the valley, The park has a nature area spanning 20 hectares in size, the biggest nature area within a park in Singapore.

Located at 1.44639, 103.781 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks in Singapore, Woodlands, Singapore

Danga City Mall

Danga City Mall is a shopping mall in Johor Bahru. Danga City Mall has an area of 1,000,000-square-foot and up to 500,000-square-foot nett lettable space on 7 levels. It was opened to the public on the National Day, 31 August 2008, officiated by YAB Dato’ Haji Abdul Ghani Othman, Chief Minister of Johor. The anchor tenant for Danga City Mall is METROJAYA, a chain in Malaysian retailing industry. It also houses a variety of entertainment facilities.

Located at 1.47383, 103.756 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shopping malls in Johor Bahru, Shopping malls established in 2008

Johor Bahru railway station

Johor Bahru railway station was a Malaysian inter-city station. By law, it was the railway immigration control outpost of the Malaysian Customs and Immigration, but immigration facilities were available only for southbound passengers, heading towards Singapore. Northbound passengers from Singapore clear Malaysian Customs and Immigration before boarding the train at Woodlands Train Checkpoint (before 1 July 2011 at Tanjong Pagar railway station in central Singapore).

Located at 1.46111, 103.765 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations opened in 1909, KTM Intercity railway stations, Railway stations closed in 2010, Buildings and structures in Johor Bahru, Transport in Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Sentral railway station

Johor Bahru Sentral railway station is a modern inter-city train station located between Jalan Tun Abdul Razak and Jalan Jim Quee in the heart of the city. It replaced the closed Johor Bahru railway station located 200m south of it. It was inaugurated on 21 October 2010. It is connected to both the Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex and City Square shopping center by pedestrian overhead bridges.

Located at 1.4625, 103.765 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
KTM Intercity railway stations, Railway stations opened in 2010

capture of the webcam Admiralty: Woodlands

Admiralty: Woodlands, Admiralty (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Taman Merdeka