Iskandar Puteri

1280px Iskandar Puteri - Iskandar Puteri

Iskandar Puteri, formerly known as Nusajaya, is a city in the state of Johor, Malaysia. It is the administrative capital of the state, although the official capital is the neighbouring city of Johor Bahru.

Areas

Iskandar Puteri can be roughly divided in to three areas, which are:

• North - This part of the city has mostly been fully developed into residential areas, namely Taman Universiti, Skudai, Bukit Indah, Taman Sutera etc. Some areas are the older part of the city.
• Central - This part of the city is undergoing vast development with the construction of Kota Iskandar, Medini Iskandar and many residential areas around it. Gelang Patah is the old part of this city area.
• South - With the exception of Forest City and Port of Tanjung Pelepas, most of the part of this city area are yet to be developed. Situated along Pulai River bank, many are still covered in green and forest.

Iskandar Puteri Halal Travel Guide

Iskandar Puteri City Council - Iskandar Puteri City Council

Iskandar Puteri is the administrative center for the state of Johor, which houses the office of the Chief Minister and the legislative council. It is a planned city envisioned by the 24th Sultan of Johor, Sultan Iskandar, and continued by his son, current Sultan Ibrahim Ismail. The city is administered under the Iskandar Puteri City Council. The central and southern part of the city is undergoing huge development where construction is happening around the places, with many administrative buildings, condominiums, shopping malls and leisure areas still being built. The developments planned for the city are rather impressive. Administratively, Iskandar Puteri is part of Johor Bahru District and the others are Johor Bahru|Johor Bahru City and Pasir Gudang|Pasir Gudang Town, which are on the eastern side of Iskandar Puteri.

History

The Port of Tanjung Pelepas was completed in 2000 as one of the pet projects of then prime minister Mahathir Mohamad. Positioning itself as a much cheaper alternative to the long-dominant port of Singapore, it was hugely successful in its early years, attracting the world's two largest shipping lines, Maersk and Evergreen, to move their operations from Singapore. Today, it remains the second busiest port in Malaysia (after Port Klang), and serves as a complement to the port in Pasir Gudang in serving the Johor Bahru metropolitan area. Plans have been mooted to demolish the Causeway to allow ships to sail directly from Tanjung Pelepas to Pasir Gudang, though little to no progress has been made in actually bringing the plan to fruition.

Iskandar Puteri was established as a town with the name Nusajaya. In January 2016, it was renamed "Iskandar Puteri" by Sultan of Johor. In November 2017, it was upgraded to a city.

Local Language in Iskandar Puteri

Malay language is the official language of Johor, in which every citizen has fluency over it although with varying degrees. However, English is widely used as the second language by basically everyone in day-to-day trading and business activities, except in the very rural village areas. Most of the public places areas are written bilingually in (Malay) and English, with other places with additional Chinese or Tamil languages. In recent years the city oversees the influx of expatriates and foreign workers from South and Southeast Asia, adding the mix of the languages used in the city and also adding the importance of English language as the lingua franca.

How is the Climate in Iskandar Puteri

Iskandar Puteri has a humid and hot equatorial climate and experiences two seasons: summer and rainy season.

Travel to Iskandar Puteri

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Iskandar Puteri

The city does not have its own airport. The nearest airport is the Senai International Airport (IATA Flight Code: JHB) serving Johor Bahru. To reach Iskandar Puteri, take public bus (A1, 207, 333) from the airport to Larkin Sentral Terminal in Johor Bahru and change bus towards Gelang Patah (666, LM1) or towards Puteri Harbour International Ferry Terminal (IP) in Iskandar Puteri.

Due to the limited long-haul connections of Senai airport, many local residents choose to fly out of Singapore Changi Airport (IATA Flight Code: SIN) across the border in Singapore instead. The downside is that you will have to pass through customs and immigration twice, and there are no direct public transportation connections between Changi Airport and Iskandar Puteri. This means that unless you want to spend a very long time on public transport and make multiple transfers, you will have to arrange for your own transportation in advance.

By Rail

The city doesn't have any train station. However and the nearest train stations are Kempas Baru and JB Sentral stations in the neighboring Johor Bahru.

By car

From other cities or towns in Johor

If coming from Johor Bahru city, take Pasir Gudang Highway westward and follow to Second Link Expressway westward for paid road. For non-paid road, take Sultan Iskandar Highway westward, Skudai-Gelang Patah Road southwestward or Sutera Danga Road southwestward. If coming from Pontian District, take Tanjung Kupang Road southeastward.

From other states in Peninsular Malaysia

If coming from other states on the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, take the North–South Expressway Southern Route southward and change to Second Link Expressway southward. If you're coming from the East Coast, you'll have to drive down to Johor Bahru and continue from there.

From Singapore

The Second Link (Linkedua) connects Tuas in Singapore with the Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar in Tanjung Kupang. Tolls are charged on both the Malaysian and Singaporean side for crossing the border crossing. No visa-on-arrival is available at the border crossing, so if required for your nationality, make sure your Malaysian visa is in order before doing so.

Travel on a Bus in Iskandar Puteri

From Johor Bahru

• Iskandar Puteri Free Shuttle Service IP1 from Larkin bus terminal in Johor Bahru. Passes through points of interest in Iskandar Puteri.
• LW1 between Larkin bus terminal and Gelang Patah. Passes through Legoland Malaysia and Puteri Harbour
• SL1 from Sutera Mall and Bukit Indah in Johor Bahru. Passes through Legoland Malaysia and Puteri Harbour. Weekends and public holidays only

From Singapore

Going to Iskandar Puteri from Singapore uses the Malaysia–Singapore Second Link GPS 1.354664,103.627985. Going from Singapore to Iskandar Puteri by public transportation, without resorting to taxi or e-hailing on at least part of the trip, may take a few hours considering the traffic in the 2nd Link and the time to commute inside Singapore to Jurong East or Boon Lay.

Puteri Harbor the international Ferry Terminal - Puteri Harbor the international Ferry Terminal

Buses CW3 and CW4 from Jurong East Bus Interchange, as well as bus CW6 from Boon Lay MRT, pass through the CIQ 2nd Link (immigration facilities) in Malaysia. From the CIQ 2nd Link, you can take the CW7L bus to Legoland Malaysia, or alternatively and the JPO2 bus that goes to both Legoland and the Sanrio Hello Kitty Park in Puteri Harbour. From Puteri Harbour you can walk or take a taxi to Kota Iskandar. The JPO2 bus is very infrequent (it only runs 4 times per day in each direction), so you should familiarise yourself with the schedule if planning to go anywhere in Iskandar Puteri outside of Legoland Malaysia) or use taxi or e-hailing as an alternative to move between Iskandar Puteri and the CIQ 2nd Link.

However, if you are staying in the northern part of Singapore, it is probably more convenient to go to Iskandar Puteri via Johor Bahru.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Iskandar Puteri

Iskandar Puteri can be visited by ferry from Batam or Tanjung Balai Karimun ferry terminals in Indonesia arriving at Puteri Harbor the international Ferry Terminal.

How to get around in Iskandar Puteri

Travel on a Bus in Iskandar Puteri

Gelang Patah Terminal - Gelang Patah Bus and Taxi Terminal

Bus and taxi terminals in the city are:

• GP Sentral Terminal GPS 1.478111,103.582895 - GP Sentral Bus Terminal.JPG and Gelang Patah Terminal GPS 1.446979,103.589693 - Gelang Patah Terminal - in Gelang Patah
• Kota Iskandar Terminal GPS 1.421495,103.648992 Kota Iskandar Bus Terminal.JPG in Kota Iskandar
• Taman Ungku Tun Aminah Terminal GPS 1.520556,103.661223 Taman Ungku Tun Aminah Bus and Taxi Terminal - in Taman Ungku Tun Aminah

Iskandar Puteri is served by several bus companies, such as Causeway Link and Muafakat Bus (free of charge for Malaysians).

Within Iskandar Puteri

• Causeway Link CW3S, from Taman Ungku Tun Aminah Terminal to Malaysia-Singapore Second Link
• Causeway Link CW4G, from GP Sentral Terminal to Malaysia-Singapore Second Link
• Causeway Link CW7L, from Mall of Medini to Malaysia-Singapore Second Link
• Causeway Link IM05, from GP Sentral Terminal to Pendas
• Causeway Link IM07, from Gelang Patah Terminal to Kota Iskandar Terminal
• Muafakat Bus P201, from Taman Universiti Terminal Terminal going around Taman Universiti area and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
• Muafakat Bus P202, from Taman Universiti Teminal to Taman Ungku Tun Aminah Terminal
• Muafakat Bus P202, from Selesa Jaya Hub to Bukit Indah
• Muafakat Bus P213, from Gelang Patah Terminal to Taman Universiti Terminal
• Muafakat Bus P214, from Gelang Patah Terminal to Puteri Harbour

Out from Iskandar Puteri

• Causeway Link BeXTRA3, from Taman Universiti Terminal to JB Sentral in Johor Bahru
• Muafakat Bus P203, from Taman Ungku Tun Aminah Terminal to Tampoi in Johor Bahru
• Muafakat Bus P211, from Taman Universiti Terminal to Larkin Bus Terminal in Johor Bahru

Out from Malaysia

• Causway Link CW4, from Pontian Terminal in Pontian Kechil through Gelang Patah Terminal and Malaysia-Singapore Second Link to Jurong East Interchange in Singapore
• Causway Link CW4S, from Sutera Mall through Malaysia-Singapore Second Link to Jurong East Interchange in Singapore

Best way to travel in Iskandar Puteri by a Taxi

Taxis can mostly be found in major tourist destinations, shopping centers or shopping malls. Make sure to always insist the driver to use meter.

By car

Driving is probably the most convenient way to explore Iskandar Puteri. Roads in the city are wide and well-paved with plenty of available parking lots during the weekdays. Malaysians drive on the left. The speed limit on the paid highway is 110 km/h and on the expressway is either 90 km/h or 70 km/h. For public parking areas with special designated parking fee by the city council, do purchase parking coupon from any convenient store, available in hourly or half-hourly basis of ticket. These tickets which are applicable for parking in Iskandar Puteri area can also be used in Johor Bahru, Senai and Kulai.

Petrol stations

Petrol stations are relatively easy to find in the city. There are generally three types of fuels, which are RON95, RON97 and Diesel. By law, foreign-registered cars are only allowed to fill in RON97 type of fuel.

Toll charges

The only road sections which require payment are the Second Link Expressway sections.

Travel by bicycle in Iskandar Puteri

Most of the areas of Iskandar Puteri are flat plains with no major steep hills, making it relatively easy to cycle. There are clearly marked bicycle paths which circle around Medini Iskandar. Due to the nature of driving habits in Malaysia which is sometimes unpredictable, it is always best to always give away first to other vehicle when you are riding bicycles.

Walk in Iskandar Puteri

Due to its sheer size, Iskandar Puteri houses several suburbs which are pedestrian friendly. Kota Iskandar can be explored by foot which houses the government buildings of Johor State Government and also connected to the seaside recreation area Puteri Harbour with cafes, restaurants and mini theme parks. Medini Iskandar area around Legoland Malaysia are pedestrian friendly with well-built pavements connecting to Mall of Medini and surrounding facilities. Educity consists of the main Educity Sports Complex which are well-connected by pedestrian to nearby universities and dining areas in EcoWorld. Bukit Indah is a residential area with shopping center, supermarket, dining and other various facilities including the Bukit Indah Recreational Park which are connected to each other and accessible by foot to explore the area. Be extra careful for traffics because some sections of the road in the area are without sidewalks. It is also adjacent to the Taman Nusa Bestari where it houses various eateries and retail outlets, as well as the Bestari Walk for outdoor rows of restaurants. Taman Sutera is another residential area with Sutera Mall as the major attraction and surrounded by a shopping mall and various dining venues, nightlife and entertainment outlets which can easily be visited by foot.

What to see in Iskandar Puteri

Mahkota Plaza (Johor) - Kota Iskandar

• Kota Iskandar - The administrative center of the state is meant to be not just a collection of buildings, but rather, to showcase Johor's culture in terms of modern architecture and interior design. The centrepiece is the Johor parliament building and the Sultan Ismail Building, combining Moorish-Andalusian and Johor-Malay style. Visiting the interior of the building is feasible by booking a tour via the website. Other attractions are the Chief Minister's office and the Dato’ Jaafar Muhammad Building, inspired by the Alhambra palace in Granada with added Johor-Malay elements, and the Kota Iskandar Mosque. It also features the Mahkota Plaza.

Bukit Indah Recreational Park - Bukit Indah Recreational Park

• Puteri Harbour - A marina being developed as a waterfront leisure area. It contains children-oriented theme parks (Sanrio Hello Kitty Town and Thomas Town), cafes, restaurants and hotels (Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour and Somerset Puteri Harbour Iskandar Puteri).

• Kampung Sungai Melayu - A traditional (Malay) village surrounded by rainforest, offering ecotourism activities such as boat fishing and bird-watching. Rustic lodging is available. It is sort of Johor's version of Singapore/East_Coast | Pulau Ubin, a place for urban dwellers who desperately want to "escape it all" without being too far from "it all". You will need your own transportation to access it.

• Forest City - Integrated coastline development with water sport activities.

Nature

The city houses several urban parks where people can enter for free for their leisure activities. Due to the hot climate of the nation, most of the people visit the parks only during morning or late afternoon time when air is not that hot. Almost all of the parks have adequate parking lots for private vehicles.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Iskandar Puteri

Entrance Legoland Malaysia - Legoland Malaysia

Muslim Friendly Theme Parks in Iskandar Puteri

• Legoland Malaysia | integrated complex containing the Legoland Malaysia and Legoland Water Park theme parks, plus a lifestyle retail centre, offices, hotels, service apartments and residential units. The main theme park includes 70 hands-on rides, slides, shows distributed among the LEGO Technic, LEGO Kingdoms, Imagination, Land of Adventure, LEGO City and MINILAND areas. The theme park can be visited by using their provided coach services. From Johor Bahru it is feasible to use the LM1 and SL1 public buses.

• Sanrio Hello Kitty Town - The theme park is the official "Hello Kitty"-themed park, obviously intended for small children unless you are a Hello Kitty fan. Focuses on games and activities, not on rides (there is a single teacup ride). There is also a Hello Kitty cafe. If not enough for the kids, you may buy a combo ticket that also includes a visit to Thomas Town.

• Thomas Town - Theme park.

Adventures

• Lost in JB - The Haunted House - Haunted house.

Sports

EduCity Stadium - EduCity Sports Complex

• Daiman Sri Skudai Sports Centre - Sports center with facilities for badminton and futsal.

• EduCity Sports Complex - Sport complex which consists of football field, gymnasium, track & field, indoor arena, swimming swimmingpool and outdoor courts.

• Horizon Hills Golf and Country Club - golf course.

• Impian Emas Golf and Country Club - 9-hole golf course.

• Poresia Golf Country Club - Golf course.

• Pulai Spring Resort - 27-hole golf course.

• Roller Skate - Roller skate arena.

• Skating Rink - Skating rink.

• Ulu Choh Dirt Park | Off-road motor racing track.

Festivals

• Iskandar Learning Festival
• Iskandar Puteri Jazz Festival
• Iskarnival

Others

• My Library | Library inside the Sutera Mall shopping center. Do check out their website for regular workshops and talks for the public.

Study in Iskandar Puteri

Multimedia University Johor Campus - Multimedia University

The city is home to various government and private universities. It is home to Malaysia's best technical and engineering university and the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. It is also home to many branches of overseas universities, such as University of Reading Malaysia, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia, Raffles University Iskandar, University of Southampton, Netherlands Maritime Institute Of Technology, Multimedia University etc. Do checkout at their official websites for any short lectures or courses which are opened to public.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Iskandar Puteri

Tasek Central - Tasek Central

Shopping centers and supermarkets are mostly concentrated in the northern part, and some in the central part, of the city. Most of the suburbs and neighborhood has a shopping mall or supermarket. These places tend to be really crowded during the weekends because of tourists inrush. Nevertheless, some of the shopping centers tend to be less patronized by visitors due to their outdated presence and appearance, and also because of the growing competition with other retail business.

Shopping malls

• AEON Bukit Indah

• AEON Taman Universiti

• Anjung Neighbourhood Centre

• GP Mall

• Mall of Medini

• Perling Mall

• Skudai Parade

• Sutera Mall

• Tasek Central

• U Mall

How to find a Supermarket with Halal food in Iskandar Puteri

Giant Nusa Bestari - Giant Hypermarket Taman Nusa Bestari

• Bestmart | PTD 117742, Jalan Nb2 13/1, Taman Nusa Bestari 2, 81300 - Supermarket with selected Halal food.
• Giant Hypermarket Taman Nusa Bestari | No. 1, Jalan Bestari 7/2, Taman Nusa Bestari, 81300 Skudai. Supermarket with selected Halal food.
• Tesco Bukit Indah | Supermarket with selected Halal food.
• Tesco Mutiara Rini | Supermarket with selected Halal food.

Halal Food & Restaurants

Bestari Terrace - Bestari Terrace

Similar to other cities or towns in Malaysia with mix demographics, Iskandar Puteri houses various local traditional food of Malaysia, such as the (Malay), Chinese and Indian cuisines. Due to the growing presence of foreigner in the city, it also houses various international dishes kind of restaurants.

Restaurants

Mamak

• Habib Restaurant - Mamak restaurant.

• Osman Restaurant - Mamak restaurant.

Vegetarian

• Tong Xin Yuan Vegetarian Restaurant - Vegetarian restaurant.
• Qi Fu Healthy Park Vegetarian | Vegetarian restaurant.

Food courts

• Bestari Terrace - Bestari Walk | Various food, games and retail outlets. Eateries include Blue Street V Cafeteria, Chocolates Riche, Fly Chicken, Koubao Chuanchuan, La Fan Tian, Sanzen Yatai and Soul (Thai).

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Granada Hotel - Granada Hotel

The city offers various options of lodging for tourists, from the upper class until the budget ones. It has fairly equal hotel distributions covering most of its suburban areas, without too much concentrated in one place.

• Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour

• Legoland Hotel

• Pulai Spring Resort

• Somerset Medini Iskandar Puteri - With 310 units of studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments and the property provides babysitting services, an on-call doctor and airport transfers.

• Amerin Boutique Hotel

• Geobay Hotel

• Granada Hotel

• Holmes Hotel

• Millésimé Hotel

• V8 Hotel

Travel Next

Visit the nearby cities or towns from Iskandar Puteri

• Johor Bahru - The capital city of Johor state which is located right next to Iskandar Puteri. It houses various tourist sports, shopping and entertainment outlets.
• Pasir Gudang - The industrial capital of Johor with hundreds of large-scale factories. It is famous for its various choices of seafood restaurants along the Straits of Johor and also the Kite Hill in Pasir Gudang town center.
• Pontian Kechil - This small and quite town is just a step away from Iskandar Puteri for weekend relax gateway. Famous for its seafood, it also houses various natural-themed tourist attractions nearby.

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