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The idea to build the majestic edifice was mooted by Sultan Ibrahim to symbolise Johor's progress during that time."
Located on a hill called Bukit Timbalan, the building was erected way back in 1940. The idea to build the Saracenic character edifice was mooted by Sultan Ibrahim to symbolise Johor's progress during that time.
Built by local craftsmen under the supervision of a European architect, the building blends the cosmopolitan architecture of Renaissance style with an overlay of Anglo-Malay influence.
Today, the square tower of the massive building still dominates the Johor Bahru skyline. Probably the most interesting looking structure in all of Johor, it houses the State Secretariat as well as the other departments of the State Government.
Perched upon a hill-top, the mosque combines the neo-classical Western and Islamic architecture, and is regarded as one of the most beautiful mosques in Malaysia.
Getting its name from a `village of casuarinas or palms`, Desaru in Johor has a stretch of about 25KM of white, sandy beach and lush tropical greenery.
The largest duty-free complex in Malaysia. It has a hotel and convention centre, a floating restaurant with a popular nightclub and a five-level shopping podium.
With waterfalls, pools and unique flora and fauna, it is the ideal recreational destination for famillies, company outings and for nature lovers as well as jungle trekkers.
Slightly raised above the ground, it comprises a clock tower that faces a series of fountains and the open lawns that has been a popular venue for outdoor performances and events.
Royal burial grounds with architecturally dictinct mausoleum, this site situated along Jalan Mahmoodiah and lies a short distance from the Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru.
Danga Bay or Teluk Danga is Malaysia's premier waterfront city and the largest recreational park in the city of Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Besides being a rustic residential waterfront getaway, it is also a great place to hang out, shop and eat till you drop. Danga Bay is also sometimes referred to as the Vision City of the South.
"more information about state secretariat building" by hashima hiah
"old is something that unique and classic" by zie
"the only big scale building in Malaysia that looks like a fortress or castle, wonder it must have attracted thousands of tourist if there is a chance tourist can go up it's higest level as a viewing deck." by konstichoo
"Saya pernah memasuki bangunan ini. Tangganya luas, dindingnya tebal, syilingnya tinggi. Bangunannya sungguh grand. Ia sepatutnya digunakan untuk satu tujuan yang lebih khusus, muzium misalnya. Bangunan ini mempunyai 11 tingkat.Anda perlu kesana untuk menghargainya!! " by Kamal
"Built by the British. Good stuff eh? They made Malaysia what it is today.
Unfortunately they also seem to have left a welfare system that favours the lazy element in society." by Sultan of Johor
