Kluang

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Kluang is based in Kluang District, Johor, Malaysia. It is geographically located at 110 kilometers north from Johor Bahru, east-southeast of Batu Pahat, west of Mersing and south of Segamat. This neighborhood is the only neighborhood that does not have a sea front, as it is surrounded by all other neighborhoods namely, Johor Bahru, Pontian, Batu Pahat, Segamat, Mersing and Kota Tinggi, except Muar neighborhood.

Kluang Halal Travel Guide

The name Kluang comes from the (Malay) word keluang, which means a type of flying fox or rather a type of fruit bat.Alas and the critters have almost completely disappeared, and some suspect that the town was named after two mountains that resemble the head and wing respectively of a bat from a distance.

History

Kluang neighborhood is located in the middle of the state of Johor in Malaysia. It is geographically located at 110 kilometers north from Johor Bahru, east-southeast of Batu Pahat, west of Mersing and south of Segamat. This neighborhood is the only neighborhood that does not have a sea front, as it is surrounded by all other neighborhoods namely, Johor Bahru, Pontian, Batu Pahat, Segamat, Mersing and Kota Tinggi, except Muar neighborhood.

The name Kluang derives from the (Malay) word 'keluang' which means a type of flying fox or rather a type of fruit bat. They have almost completely disappeared due to the combination of hunting and destruction of their natural habitat deforestation. Some people believed that Kluang was named after two mountains that resemble the head and wing respectively of a bat from a distance.

Kluang was founded in 1915, to serve as the administrative centre for Central Johor. A railway line linking north to south Malaya was built passing through Kluang to provide the communication link to transport labour and tropical produces from Kluang and this helped in its growth since 1915. Roads were built to link Kluang to Johor Bahru towards the south, to Batu Pahat towards the north-west and to Mersing towards the east. Kluang is divided into two neighborhood councils namely Simpang Renggam District Council (Majlis Daerah Simpang Renggam) based in the town of Simpang Renggam and Kluang Municipal Council (Majlis Perbandaran Kluang) based in the town of Kluang which is also the neighborhood capital. This neighborhood grew rapidly in 1920 and 1930 as a major rubber-producing neighborhood.

In its early days, Kluang as an entirely agricultural economy, is an agriculture hub of Johor; rubber and oil palm are the major crops. With the establishment of Institute Pertanian it has benefited the agricultural sector of Kluang. Now it has the biggest dragon fruit orchard, organic vegetables farm, organic Rice farm, pineapples and tea plantation. Kluang is also famous for being the main producer of ceramic pottery and tiles, with pottery factories located at the border township of Machap. The most renowned tiles manufacturers are MML (Malaysian Mosaic), Guocera and Claytan all located at Kluang Industrial area. Kluang has also developed various industries including polymer, porcelain, paper, textiles and electrical products. It grew rapidly from agriculture sector to industrial sector in late 1970. The dynamic change was after the completion of BCB Plaza and Prime City Hotel and the first mega shopping mall in Kluang founded in 1996. The increasing commercial activities have brought major bank and stock brokerages house to set up branches in Kluang.

With the tremendous growth of economy, Kluang was upgraded from the status of District to Municipal on 31 January 2001. The first Kluang specialist medical centre was founded in year 2000, it provided the much needed medical facility for Kluang residents. The most sought after shopping mall with the combination of entertainment, food, leisure and shopping, Kluang Parade was completed in February 2007, anchored by the Parkson Department Store. It is located at Jalan Sentol, in the heart of the busiest business golden triangle. The streets and surrounding buildings were given a facelift as well. In 2008, Kluang Mall was opened, located on Jalan Rambutan. Kluang Mall is anchored by Pacific Department Store, MBO, POPULAR and Ampang SuperBowl. Recently it opened an international fashion zone with H&M, UNIQLO and Cotton On opening in late 2015. Kluang has become a vibrant town with all the entertainment and branded goods which a modern town should have.

Travel to Kluang

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Kluang

The town does not have its own airport. The nearest airport is the Senai International Airport (IATA Flight Code: JHB) serving Johor Bahru.

Rent a Car or Limousine in Kluang

• Jalan Batu Pahat.
• Jalan Mersing.
• Jalan Intan.
• Jalan Paus.
• Taman Indah Jaya.

By Bus

Kluang Town Bus Terminal - Kluang Town Bus Terminal

Kluang Bus Terminal, Jl Bakawali

INTERCITY BUS SERVICE: 1.* Gunung Lambak O.M.O. Bus. 2.* Mersing Omnibus. 3.* Renggam Bus. 4.* Johore Motor Bus. 5.* S&S Bakti Transit Bus.

Travel by train to Kluang

• KTM

Get Around

Kluang is served by Muafakat bus route KL001 departing from Kluang Bus and Taxi Terminal, stopping at Kluang Mall, Stor JKR Kluang, SMKA Kerajaan Johor, SK Lelaki Bandar Kluang, Taman Sri Kluang, Taman Intan, Taman Muhibah, Jalan Mengkibol Health Clinic, Merdeka Hotel, Kluang Golf and Country Club, Kluang Town Plaza, Giat Mara Kluang, Prime City Hotel. Bus departs every hour with first bus at 6:00 a.m. and the last bus at 8:00 p.m.

What to See

UK Farm Agro Resort - UK Farm Agro Resort

• Kluang Modern Agriculture Project (Projek Pertanian Moden Kluang), off Jln Batu Pahat. An area of over 9,000 acres dedicated toward vegetable, fruit, herbal and grazing farms. UK Agro Farm is located within. Nice dirt road driving experience.
• Kluang Railway Station, In service since 1915. The railway passes through Kluang town, basically cutting it into two halves. Local residents once said that when the train approaches Kluang Train station and the entire town stands still, as the primary street into town temporarily closes for the train to pass. The station itself withstood the test of time and should be of interest for those who have passion for nostalgic photographs. Onsite is Kluang RailCoffee which has been operating since 1938.
• Little India, Jln Stesen is the "Little India" of Kluang. It is lined with shops offering various merchandise catering to the needs and wants of the Indian community, especially sarees, herbs and spices, and also household items. There are also several Indian restaurants offering various Indian cuisines and local food as well as the local –favorite "Teh Tarik".
• Jalan Ismail, (opposite Jln Stesen). Just like Jln Stesen, this street is interesting for the traditional Chinese traders and craftsman. One of them is shoe making. A couple of cobblers with basic equipment continue to produce shoes manually and clients can buy the ready-made shoes on display or request the cobblers to make a pair according to their specification.
• Masjid Jamek Kluang, Jln Sekolah, (just beside Sekolah Tinggi Kluang). An old mosque, very popular among local Muslims for prayers as it can accommodate up to 1,000 people at any one time.
• Old buildings at Jln Lambak, Next to Jl Ismail is Jl Lambak. Nowadays, it is filled with modern businesses like Medan Johbase, but there is still a row of 8 buildings with marks indicating they were built in 1939. The shops' lion mask heads are arranged to face different directions that appear to symbolize specific beliefs of their owners.
• Kahang Organic Rice Farm, Kahang. (about 40 minutes road trip from Kluang). A good place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the padi fields. Accommodation available.
• Kahang Low Rise Tea Plantation, One of the non-hilly tea plantations.
• Gunung Belumut, Nice place for picnics and waterfalls.
• UK Farm Agro Resort - Tourist farm
• Zenxin Organic Park
• Kluang Lake Plaza - Dataran Tasik Kluang | Public square

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Kluang

• Mount Lambak Recreational Forest - Hutan Lipur Gunung Lambak | Climb Kluang's highest peak. Summit at 510 metres (1,673 feet). For a moderately fit person and the hike should take under 2 hours.

• Kluang Coffee Powder Factory, Visit Kluang Coffee Powder Factory and see the process of traditional Coffee. Coffee tasting available. The famous Cap Televisyen brand was founded in the 1960s. 76 Jalan Besar, 07-773 1943
• Kluang Country Club. Play at Kluang's only golf course. 9 hole, 3017 yards. Reciprocal guest policy. Jalan Mengkibol, +6 07-7718840. Call for details.
• Ampang Superbowl. Go bowl at the 36-lane international standard bowling alley. 10:00am to 1:00am. 3rd Floor, Kluang Mall, Jalan Rambutan. 07-777-1531.
• Splash, at the colonial Army Base Swimming Pool. A public swimming swimmingpool is also available in Kluang Barat.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Kluang

Buy Souvenirs from Kluang

The top souvenirs for a visitor to bring back from Kluang are:

• Kluang Coffee Powder (either Cap Televisyen or Kluang Rail)
• Tong Huat Traditional Cookies
• Dragon fruit & dragon fruit (Zenxin Organic Farm or Zenxin Shop at Kluang Mall)
• Organic fruits and produce (Zenxin Organic Farm)
• Pre-packaged dried fruits (Peaches, Pomegranate, and finger-lemons)
• Pickled fruits and vegetables
• Traditional crackers or "Keropok"
• Hand-made straw woven handbag from Air Hitam
• Ceramic pottery like flower vases and jewellery boxes
• Crystal glass flowers from Air Hitam

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Kluang

Kluang Mall - Kluang Mall

• Kluang Parade, Jalan Sentol. Opened in February 2007 and anchored by a large Parkson Department Store. There is also an Old Taste, KFC, IG Mobile Centre, Ban Optics, KBox (karaoke) and a bowling arcade amid a wide array of interesting local fashion, gadget shops and DVDs. There is also a money changer here.
• Plaza BCB, linked to Prime City Hotel. It is just beside the central bus station (Kompleks Perhentian Bas dan Teksi), easy access to bus and taxi services.
• Pekan Rabu Complex, opening soon.
• The Store, AEON BiG, Econsave and YC Superstore. "The Store", is situated besides Anika Hotel at Jln Dato Rauf. AEON BiG is located on Jln Mersing and also has a Mr. DIY outlet. Econsave is on Jln Mersing. YC Superstore is a local family mart, located at Jln Dato Hj Hassan.
• The business centre of downtown Kluang town stretches from Jalan Mohd Lazim to Jalan Dato Hj Hassan. It is the commercial and finance area of Kluang. MayBank, BSN, UOB Bank, OCBC Bank, Bank Islam, CIMB Bank, Public Bank, RHB Bank, and Bank Muamalat also can be found in this area along with several insurance agencies.
• Eyewear. There are also good quality eyewear shops like Ban International Optics centre (in Kluang Parade and Jln Dato Kaptain Ahmad). The history of that optical shop has been for over 20 years. Visual and Classic Optical are also well-established local brands.
• Local Fashion. Mansor Toko Batik is known for (Malay) traditional and Muslim clothing such as batiks, songkoks, kain pelikat and mantras. 5 minutes' walk from Kluang's bus station and 10 min from the train station. There are textile and fashion shops like NY Fashion, Nan Yuan 2000 and Cartino Sonea (in Kluang Mall).
• Kedai Emas Sri Mutiara, 30 Jln Dato Kaptain Ahmad, Gold and jewellery.
• Monday Flea Market (Pasar Karat Tani), Tapak Pasar Tani (near to Pasar Petang). Mobile 019 705 1210. From 7.00am. A must visit by anyone who has interest om used items for the house. If you are a treasure hunter, you may end up getting something dirt cheap. There is a great variety of things you can choose from. There are replacement parts for your home gadget. This is also a great way to practise "recycling". Come vist us on Monday morning 7am. A great way to pass your time.

• Kluang Mall - It is the largest shopping mall in Kluang which was opened in December 2008. Anchors include Pacific Hypermarket, POPULAR Bookstore, MBO Cinemas and Ampang SuperBowl. Kluang Mall also has international fashion brands H&M, UNIQLO, Cotton On, Brands Outlet plus the usual array of dining options including Starbucks (Please do not support Starbucks as Starbucks supports Israel. Shun this coffee and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand.), Secret Recipe, Old Town Coffee, Sakae Sushi, Sushi King, Pizzas Hut, KFC, Big Apple Donuts and more. There's a Guardian and Watson's and sport stores. Check out the local brands of Cartino Sonea for fashion, Visual or Classic Optical for the best prices on optical wear and Zenxin Organic for fresh produce. Kluang Food Street is also popular.

• Giant Superstore Sri Kluang | Supermarket with selected Halal food.

Pasar Malam

For light, casual shopping and there are roadside stalls, bazaars and night markets around Kluang. A weekly attraction is the colourful, bustling night market or Pasar Malam, found in most neighborhoods on certain days of the week, which stock a bewildering variety of goods, local food and fruits at fair prices. Some bazaars sell only agricultural produce and are called Pasar Tani (Farmer's Market). It is fun to visit Kluang Pasar Malam, all kinds of local food and agriculture produce are available here. Pasar Malams operate in different areas and time;

• Taman Muhibah on Sunday
• Taman Lian Seng on Sunday
• Kampung Melayu on Monday 4PM onwards
• Kampung Melayu on Monday 7AM onwards (Pasar Tani)
• Taman Kluang Barat on Tuesday
• Kampung Paya on Wednesday
• Taman Seri Impian on Thursday
• Taman Sri Kluang on Friday
• Sri Lalang on Friday
• Taman Desa on Saturday

Art Gallery

• Engsin Frames & Art Gallery, 44 l Dato Keptan Ahmad. ☎ +60 7 776 9899 . locate at town area , next to bank islam .
• ES Home Decor & Art Gallery, 19 Jl Dato Rauf, (opposite RHB Bank Kluang), ☎ H/P +60 17 726 6330.

Halal Food & Restaurants

• Kluang Railway Station Coffee Shop. Kluang Railway Station. Not only famous for serving roasted Coffee, but also their hot toasted bread with home-made kaya and/or butter and half boiled eggs as well. They also serve other dishes like nasi lemak. Opens daily from 6:30AM Monday - 12:30 noon and from 2:30PM Monday - 6PM. Closed on Thursdays and lunch is not served here. Started in the 1930s.
• Restoran Ikan Asam Pedas, 83-85 Jalan Lim Swee Sim (07-772-7624). Home-town favourite specialising in Asam fish head and well regarded for its fresh fish and good value. Open for lunch (12:00pm) and dinner (5:30pm). Gets crowded.
• Star Coffee House & Restaurant. 11 Jalan Sultanah (07-772-3288). Started in 1979 and one of the more consistent Chinese restaurants in Kluang. Open weekdays for dinner from 6:00pm and weekends for lunch (11:30am) and dinner (5:30pm). Reservations recommended on the weekends. The frogs legs dish is notable.
• Thursday Rest n Cafe, Western (Thai) Food cafe in kluang with a good ambiance and food.
• Old Taste, Kluang Parade. You can hang out all day. Remember to bring your laptop, free wifi for clients.
• Honeyland,Jl Lambak. Serves Nyonya Kuih, local Snacks and cakes. Many choices of puffs, deep fried fritters and traditional Chinese Ang Ku Kuih. The café is packed with patrons during high-tea hour.
• Yong Tau Fu, at the junction of Jln Haji Manan. Serves the best Yong Tau Fu in Kluang. It is famous for its fish balls, bean curd, eggplant, bitter gourd, bean curd sheet and chili with fish paste as filling for all their ingredients.
• Rong Seri Restaurant, No.2, Jln Cempedak. (off Jln Haji Manan, Lian Seng Garden). First established in 2003, Northern (Thai) food. Specialities include Chiang Mai seafood tom yam, fried fish in Rong Seri's Sauce and (Thai) stir-fried Chicken. Open daily from 6PM Monday - 12:30AM.
• Kluang Rest House, Serve a variety of Western and Chinese style cooking. The place is quite nice & located on a hill side comprising government offices.
• Heidi Restaurant, Serves Western cuisine in Kluang. Located along the road heading to Gunung Lambak or Kota Tinggi.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Kluang

Kluang - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Kluang, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Kluang. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Kluang and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Kluang. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Kluang. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inKluang: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Kluang.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Kluang: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Kluang, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Kluang.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Kluang, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Kluang, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• RS Boutique Hotel. Opened in 2015. Clean rooms and good service. Outdoor vehicle park lot opposite hotel, guarded at night. 1 & 2, Persiaran Yayasan, +60 7-776 9393.
• The Imperial Hotel. 24 rooms. Opened 2012. Functional and clean rooms. Opposite McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant), Domino's Pizzas and next to a 7-11. Street parking. 1, Jalan Syed Abdul Hamid Sagaf, Kampung Masjid Lama, +60 7-772 5555
• Milano Hotel. 42 rooms. Opened 2014. Clean and functional rooms. Managed by same management team at Imperial Hotel. Street parking. 8,10,12, Jalan Dato Rauf, +6 07-773 6555.
• Hotel Kluang Parade . 21 rooms. Next to Kluang Parade shopping centre. 2 Jalan Sentol, +6 07-776 8111.
• Prime City Hotel. Built in 1996. Contemporary three-stars hotel with 147 rooms and suites, coffee house, banquet hall and covered parking. 20 Jalan Bakawali, next to BCB Plaza and Kluang Bus Terminal. +6 07-771-1111.
• Hotel Anika. 44 rooms, all of which have cable TV, private toilet and bath and telephone. Basement and adjoining vehicle park lot. Amenities include coffee shop, wake-up call, laundry service, and safety deposit boxes. Next to The Store. 1-3 & 5, Jl Dato' Rauf, 07-772-4977.
• White House Hotel. 48 rooms 1,3 & 5, Jalan Dato Kaptain Ahmad, +60 7-772-3833.

Other Areas

• GL Hotel. 38 rooms and suites. Opened 2014. Clean, functional rooms. Private vehicle park. 133 Jalan Lambak, +60 7-776 8216.
• 'Chinatown Hotel. 22 rooms. Basic furnishings. Next to a 7-11. Street parking. 59-61, Jalan Lambak, +60 7-776 6000.
• Hotel Setia. 33 rooms and suites. Basic rooms. 3 Jalan Setia Indah 1, Taman Setia Indah, +60 7-776 0111.
• Extreme Boutique Hotel. 68 rooms. 2 Jln Intan 1/1, Taman Intan. +6 07 773-9999.

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