Amansari Residence Resort, A Hotel in Johor Bahru

Johor : Malaysia's state of Johor derived its name from the Arabic word Jauhar meaning "precious jewel". Located at the southern tip of Peninsular Malaysia, it has earned its status as Malaysia's southern gateway. It is well linked to Singapore by road and rail. Johor's close location to Singapore has made it popular among Singaporeans and other international tourists. It is Malaysia's only state with a coastline stretching all along the Straits of Melaka to the South China Sea. The state capital of Johor is Johor Bahru, literally, "new Johor".

Johor Bahru : Johor Bahru, built by the late Sultan Abu Bakar in 1855, is accessible from Singapore by road and rail linked by a causeway to Tanjung Pagar. A second road links Johor to Tuas in the republic The city of Johor Bahru is Johor's administration and commercial centre. The State of Johor consists of eight main districts, namely, Johor Bahru, Batu Pahat, Muar, Kluang, Mersing, Kota Tinggi, Segama and Pontian.