Johor Bahru Night Market

Where ?

Near to grand Paragon Hotel and KSL

Date ?

Every Monday 

Time ?

4.30pm - 9pm

Night Market or "Pasar Malam", the common sayings among the locals is a temporary moving market that sells random stuffs ranging from food, electronic items, clothing and many more. Such item like the famous "Ramly Burger" are found here too. 

 The street behind Grand Paragon is cordoned off and is lined with the mobile vendors. The Pasar Malam stretches all the way to KSL. If you are coming around 7pm, some of the vendors already packed  their stuffs once they sell finish.

Ayam Percik, among the local delicacies of Malaysians and Singaporeans. It's tasty and tangy sauce

may set you to buy some more upon finishing up. Comes in random short chicken portion that

cost from RM2

 Nothing can beat is their local food ! There are also many stalls selling raw meat, seafood, vegetables and Yong Tau Hu.

Trying to beat the hotness weather while travelling on the streets? Sugarcane

is your best option while seeing down this local drink that are common

throughout the night market. Be sure to pick one up when it's cold. 

Running out of ideas in your kitchen? Try to find raw items in this moving night market.

Simply saying, even some items you can't find in their wet market can be found here.

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Planning for Kuala Lumpur Trip

Kuala Lumpur part 3 ( Planning your trips )

Most of the travellers always plan their trips before going to the country. It is the best to know their culture, transportation and etc. Here is some tips.

1. Timing

If you are looking for cheap and affordable price for hotel, choose a right timing to go...

During peak seasons like Chinese New Year, New Year, Christmas, Singaporean and Malaysian School Holiday and etc. The hotel will be much expensive than usual.

For Shopping lovers...

Malaysia Megasale Carnival which is held on March, August and December. This is sale time throughout Malaysia and if you are looking for bargains this is the best time to visit.

Don't worry about the tropical weather. It either rain or sunny. You just need to bring your umbrella along for your own good.

2. Flights

You must book early for your flight.

3. Hotels

Please read reviews before you book the hotel. 

Recommend website:
TripAdvisor
Agora

4. Transport and getting around

It is better to take public transport than take Taxi whole day.

First, you need to get know their public transport such as monorails. If you don't know anything, there are friendly staffs willing to help you.

Just follow a simple steps to make your trips safe and easy.

1. Start Planning early

2. Do your research

3. Know your budget

4. Know what you want to do

5. Be realistic on what to do and how much you plan to spend there

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Kuala Lumpur Part 2 ( Public Transport )

This is another Kuala Lumpur Part 2 !

I would like to share with you about public transport in Kuala Lumpur.

Do you know about public transport in Kuala Lumpur ?

KL's transport system can be inefficient and tedious, due to traffic snarls and a network that does not interconnect well once out of the city centre, which makes the city embarrassingly disabled-unfriendly. Taxi drivers can be unscrupulous, often trying to make a quick buck by not turning on their meters. If you're travelling within the city, the LRT and monorail are effective, but if you're travelling longer distances, investigate your options. Or just hire a taxi for the day and make your terms clear before you step in.

1. Getting from the Airport

From Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT)

There is no express to go to KL Sentral. You have to take their shuttle service bay ( opposite domestic arrival ) to Salak Tinggi to take their KLIA transit. It is much faster than taking taxi because you may not know about the traffic condition. You also save a lot of money ! It is just RM12.50.

From Kuala Lumpur International Airport ( KLIA )

This is express to go to KL Sentral. It will be slightly expensive because non-stop and faster train to reach to the city than any transport. 

2. Getting Around KL

By Rail

There is 3 types services in KL's rail system.

1. Monorail Line

Monorail line cover most of the popular places to explore in KL especially shopping centres. 

This is the rate of the monorail.

It is the best if you get their MyRapid for RM10 ( contain RM8 in the card ). It is much more connivence than going to the vending machine to get token to get in the monorail. 

2. Kelana Jaya Line

Kelana Jaya line that runs from terminal Putra station in Gomak to northeastern KL to Letaling Jaya, ending at Kelana Jaya in the southwest. This line more for working people in KL. During peak hour, it is very pack.

3. Ampang Line

Ampang Line is more further away from the city area in Kuala Lumpur. Ampang and Sri Petaling lines which run from northern KL ( Sentul Timur Station ) to Ampang in the east and Sri Petaling in south.

By Bus

Buses are the cheapest form of travel, depending on the journey's distance, and whether you get an all-day pass. However, it take longer time to reach your destination.

Rapid KL covers most major areas in the city and provides feeder services to train ( mainly LRT stations ). The fare is RM2 for the whole day; buy a ticket on the bus on your first ride and flash it at the driver to all subsequent rides.

* Special for Girls *

There is also an female Rapid Bus Wanita ( Rapid bus for women only ) - through these buses are not on all routes. This is to help counter the sexual harassment and rape that has happened to women travelling alone on buses.

By Taxi

Taxis in KL are metered, air-conditioned and can seat up to four passengers. The meters, starting at RM3 for the first kilometre, and a 10sen increase for every 200m. A 50% surcharge applies from midnight to 6am.

*Be careful of some taxi drivers that they might never turn on their meter and anyhow give the price *

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