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.
Where the beautiful Andaman Sea meets the Straits of Malacca, Langkawi Island positions itself as one of Malaysia\'s best island paradise destinations. Developed as an ideal travel destination by the Malaysian Tourism board, after 2 decades of work, the island has proven itself to be a must see holiday destination. Those interested in underwater excursions will want to snorkel Pulau Payar Marine Park, teeming with coral and marine life. Catch the cable car up to Mount Macinchang and be taken aback by the sweeping views of the island.