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Johor Zoo
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  • SLLiew
  • By SLLiew on August 12, 2007
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  • Opposite of the Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque is a small zoo.

    Sitting high on a bus, I could see all the cramp cages where the animals are kept. So it is a rather sad sight.

    If you have been to Singapore zoo, you will not enjoy this zoo. So best avoid.

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    Not much tourists traps.
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  • A2002
  • By A2002 on December 11, 2002
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  • There's not much tourist traps in JB. Things are cheap. Just beware of those stalls near the customs selling fruits (esp. durian), food, etc. You will be forced to buy if you approach them and just have a look. Force method is shouting or even threaten at you if you do not buy.

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    Taxi Frauds
    Bix10
  • By Bix10 on February 27, 2007
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  • I wanted to go back to the hotel, which is The Puteri Pacific Hotel, which is in the city centre. I was at the area where Hyatt Hotel is, which isn't too far. I waved for a taxi and it stops. I opened the door, told him where I wanted to go and he replied with RM10.00. I then said 'What?'. I was puzzled but I asked him about the meter and he said that he doesn't want to use it.

    I then waved for another cab a few minutes later and the same thing happened. By then, I was too tired and decided that I would just get in and pay the amount. This time was RM12.00.

    I couldn't complain to the driver because I was in his taxi and was afraid if something might happen if I were to argue. Haha... I did talk to the hotel and they were not surprise as this is a common thing in Johor Bahru. I disagree though.

    It's not that I'm being cheap but it's ridiculous to pay an unfair amount just for a short distance and what is wrong with using the meter? What is the use of the machine anyway?

    Just be careful and try not to get into a taxi with an 'attitude' driver.

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    Taxi no meter
    ngcsc
  • By ngcsc on May 22, 2006
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  • If you wanna take taxi in JB, don't expact the taxi driver will run according to the meter...... I don't how it happens but this has been practiced for years, the locals used to it and the government never do anything.

    If you insist to take taxi (there are a lot of place in JB can only arrive with taxi), ask around the locals, may be they can tell you the fair price that taxi driver charged.

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    Desaru
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  • By zuyao on February 21, 2007
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  • Building sandcastles in Desaru. - Johor Bahru
    Building sandcastles in
    Desaru.
    by zuyao
    Not really worth the visit. Desaru is more than an hour's drive away from JB. The beach is clean but nothing to shout about (compared to other east coast stretches). Hotels are old and look abandoned.

    If your desperate for some beach action and you are in JB... then make the best of it.

    I prefer beaches further north in Cherating or Terengganu.

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