Balikpapan is a city located in southeast Borneo on an inlet of the Makassar Strait. Once an isolated Bugis fishing village, it has now developed into a major port city, recognized for its abundance of natural and mineral resources. The regional base to many multinational corporations operating in East Borneo, its not rare to find many foreigners in this small city. Balikpapan may be small, but it boasts one of the largest and busiest airports in Borneo.
Johor Bahru is the state capital of Johor and situated on the Straits of Johor (also known as the Straits of Tebrau), which separate Malaysia and Singapore. The Johor-Singapore Causeway connects Johor Bahru to Woodlands Singapore. The royal village, Pasir Pelangi, is nestled within Johor Bahru. In the mid-1990s, a central business district was developed in the centre of the city. This city is more well known as an industrial city. Its major industries include electronics, resource and petrochemical refinery, and shipbuilding. Johor Bahru is also a rapidly growing city.