State of Malaysia
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Johor, formerly Johore, is the southernmost and third largest state of Peninsular Malaysia. It also has the second largest economy among the states of Peninsular Malaysia, only behind Selangor.
By train
Johor Bahru is on the Malaysian rail network along Peninsular Malaysia which connects up to Thailand and Singapore.
Transportation between cities and towns in Johor are served by Causeway Link express or local bus services, connecting Johor Bahru to Batu Pahat (Ayer Hitam), Iskandar Puteri (Gelang Patah, Kota Iskandar), Kota Tinggi,…
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Desaru is a coastal town in Kota Tinggi District, Johor, Malaysia. The town houses the integrated beach resorts with water theme parks, golf courses, hotels and villas facing the South China Sea.
Endau Rompin National Park is a national park in Malaysia.

For the town in Sarawak, see Sibu. Sibu Island (Pulau Sibu) is an island in Mersing District, Johor, Malaysia.
Tanjung Resang is located in Mersing District, Johor, Malaysia. Tanjung Resang is a relatively quiet coastal destination away from the larger tourist centres of Johor.
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