Located just across Singapore causeway is the capital city of Johor, Johor Bahru. The town was only recently declared in 1994 but has been fast-growing and is currently the third-largest city in Malaysia. The metropolitan city is more industrial than tourist-friendly however many of the top electronics manufacturers in the world have plants in Johor Bahru, and there is also an immigration and customs checkpoint there. The Johor Zoo is a great place to visit and dates to 1928, making it one of the oldest zoos in Southeast Asia. Visitors can also tour The Istana Besar Royal Palace and the Royal Abu Bakar Museum or check out the Angry Birds Theme Park, or Johor Bahru Art Gallery.

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