Overview development of Horizon Mall and Horizon Square at Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru.
(expected opening in Q1 2026)
Video update as in OCTOBER 2025
More info: https://www.horizonhills.com.my
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Saturday, 1 November 2025
Monday, 16 March 2020
Orang Laut a hidden gem of Johor state
Orang Laut a hidden gem of Johor state
For hunting: Jefree talking about traditional tools and weapons at the Seletar cultural centre in Johor Baru.
JOHOR BARU: The Seletar cultural centre at Kampung Sungai Temon, near Taman Perling here, has got to be one of the best-hidden gems in the state as it highlights the lives of Orang Laut or better known as Orang Seletar, one of the Orang Asli tribes in Johor.
The villagers and the Malaysian Society of Marine Science (MSMS) jointly set up the centre, which covers about 232sq m, with RM60,000 funding from the Global Environment Facility.
Back then, it was spearheaded by MSMS project leader, the late Choo Chee Kuang, and Kampung Sungai Temon tok batin (village chief) Salim Palun.
It displays photography of the challenges faced by the Orang Asli due to the rapid development in Iskandar Malaysia.
The centre is now in the care of Salim’s third son.
Jefree said the centre was a popular location for students and environmental conservationists to conduct marine research and population study on the Orang Seletar.
“We offer a tour around the village starting at the gallery before taking a boat ride around Danga Bay and opposite Kampung Bakar Batu.“Visitors will then be brought to a mangrove forest to see the breeding ground for fish, ketam bangkang (mud crabs) and prawns, ” he said.
Jefree said the tour usually ends with a cultural dance featuring folk songs, and handicrafts of the Orang Seletar at the gallery.
“The gallery also shows maps documenting the story of Orang Seletar, and replicas of the traditional boats and hunting tools, ” he added.Jefree said the centre would ensure the Orang Seletar culture was preserved and that the younger generation does not forget their roots.“This is the only Orang Seletar cultural centre managed by the villagers themselves. There is another one in Selangor, but it’s under the care of the state government.
“All proceeds from the activities will be used to preserve the gallery which is built using wood and requires constant care, ” he said, adding that the gallery has received visitors from Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Germany and Australia.
The Seletar cultural centre gallery opens daily from 11am to 10pm every day. For details, call: 019-645 0300 (Jefree).
~The Star~
For hunting: Jefree talking about traditional tools and weapons at the Seletar cultural centre in Johor Baru.
JOHOR BARU: The Seletar cultural centre at Kampung Sungai Temon, near Taman Perling here, has got to be one of the best-hidden gems in the state as it highlights the lives of Orang Laut or better known as Orang Seletar, one of the Orang Asli tribes in Johor.
The villagers and the Malaysian Society of Marine Science (MSMS) jointly set up the centre, which covers about 232sq m, with RM60,000 funding from the Global Environment Facility.
Back then, it was spearheaded by MSMS project leader, the late Choo Chee Kuang, and Kampung Sungai Temon tok batin (village chief) Salim Palun.
It displays photography of the challenges faced by the Orang Asli due to the rapid development in Iskandar Malaysia.
The centre is now in the care of Salim’s third son.
Jefree said the centre was a popular location for students and environmental conservationists to conduct marine research and population study on the Orang Seletar.
“We offer a tour around the village starting at the gallery before taking a boat ride around Danga Bay and opposite Kampung Bakar Batu.“Visitors will then be brought to a mangrove forest to see the breeding ground for fish, ketam bangkang (mud crabs) and prawns, ” he said.
Jefree said the tour usually ends with a cultural dance featuring folk songs, and handicrafts of the Orang Seletar at the gallery.
“The gallery also shows maps documenting the story of Orang Seletar, and replicas of the traditional boats and hunting tools, ” he added.Jefree said the centre would ensure the Orang Seletar culture was preserved and that the younger generation does not forget their roots.“This is the only Orang Seletar cultural centre managed by the villagers themselves. There is another one in Selangor, but it’s under the care of the state government.
“All proceeds from the activities will be used to preserve the gallery which is built using wood and requires constant care, ” he said, adding that the gallery has received visitors from Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Germany and Australia.
The Seletar cultural centre gallery opens daily from 11am to 10pm every day. For details, call: 019-645 0300 (Jefree).
~The Star~
Monday, 2 March 2020
Aura Islam aims to attract 500,000 visitors at exhibition of Prophet's artifacts
Aura Islam aims to attract 500,000 visitors at exhibition of Prophet's artifacts
The Anjung Heritage and Islamic Arts Gallery (Aura Islam) at Anjung Neighbourhood Centre here is targeting to get 500,000 visitors to its exhibition on the personal artifacts of Prophet Muhammad being held throughout this year.
Manhajj Brothers Sdn Bhd managing director Datuk Anuar Hassan said the gallery, which was opened in September last year, had more than 120 artifacts on display.
The artifacts on display included those belonging to Prophet Muhammad’s companions and collections from the Ottoman and Abbasid empire,” he told reporters at the launch of the gallery’s official logo here today.
Also present were Johor Mufti Datuk Yahya Ahmad and Manhajj Brothers chief operation officer Mohamad Yusof Mohd Surid.
Anuar said Manhajj Brothers is targeting more domestic and foreign tourists to visit the gallery this year in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia and Visit Johor Year 2020.
He said among the relics on display were the prophet’s sandals, hair, beard, turban, Zam Zam water container, foot prints and sands from the prophet’s tomb and its key.
Also on display were the Kiswah (cloths covering the Kaabah), palanquin, golden Quran, as well as war relics fom the Ottoman empire, he added.
Anuar said the gallery is opened everyday from 10 am to 10 pm, with ticket priced at RM20 for adult and RM10 for senior citizen, children aged six to 12, the disabled and university students.
Meanwhile, Yahya, in his speech, said the State Mufti’s Office support Manhajj Brothers’ effort in opening the gallery.
“When the company applied for permission to exhibit these artifacts, I accepted with an open heart. I call on not just Malaysians, but also those from neighboring countries such as Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, Cambodia, Mindanao (the Philippines) to take the opportunity to see Prophet Muhammad’s artifacts in a show of love for the prophet,” he added.
-- BERNAMA
The Anjung Heritage and Islamic Arts Gallery (Aura Islam) at Anjung Neighbourhood Centre here is targeting to get 500,000 visitors to its exhibition on the personal artifacts of Prophet Muhammad being held throughout this year.
Manhajj Brothers Sdn Bhd managing director Datuk Anuar Hassan said the gallery, which was opened in September last year, had more than 120 artifacts on display.
The artifacts on display included those belonging to Prophet Muhammad’s companions and collections from the Ottoman and Abbasid empire,” he told reporters at the launch of the gallery’s official logo here today.
Also present were Johor Mufti Datuk Yahya Ahmad and Manhajj Brothers chief operation officer Mohamad Yusof Mohd Surid.
Anuar said Manhajj Brothers is targeting more domestic and foreign tourists to visit the gallery this year in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia and Visit Johor Year 2020.
He said among the relics on display were the prophet’s sandals, hair, beard, turban, Zam Zam water container, foot prints and sands from the prophet’s tomb and its key.
Also on display were the Kiswah (cloths covering the Kaabah), palanquin, golden Quran, as well as war relics fom the Ottoman empire, he added.
Anuar said the gallery is opened everyday from 10 am to 10 pm, with ticket priced at RM20 for adult and RM10 for senior citizen, children aged six to 12, the disabled and university students.
Meanwhile, Yahya, in his speech, said the State Mufti’s Office support Manhajj Brothers’ effort in opening the gallery.
“When the company applied for permission to exhibit these artifacts, I accepted with an open heart. I call on not just Malaysians, but also those from neighboring countries such as Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, Cambodia, Mindanao (the Philippines) to take the opportunity to see Prophet Muhammad’s artifacts in a show of love for the prophet,” he added.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, 27 December 2019
Thursday, 19 December 2019
Sunway Big Box Retail Park opens to the public today
Sunway Big Box Retail Park opens to the public today
Sunway Big Box Retail Park, the first hybrid retail park in Malaysia, is officially open to the public today.
It is the seventh retail development under the Sunway Malls umbrella that currently has 7.7 million square feet of net lettable area under management.
The other six malls under the group are Sunway Pyramid in Sunway City; Sunway Velocity Mall and Sunway Putra Mall both in Kuala Lumpur; Sunway Carnival Mall (Penang); Sunway Citrine Hub, Sunway Iskandar (Johor); and Sunway Giza Mall in Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Sunway Malls and Theme Parks chief executive officer (CEO) HC Chan said costing RM250 million, the two-floor retail cluster is set to provide an immersive retail and leisure experience to the shoppers as it is home to nearly 100 retail, food and beverage and entertainment stores.
Among key brands featured in the hybrid park are NSK, Sports Directs, Ace Hardware, Tomaz, BookXcess, Golden Screen Cinemas, Skechers, Universal Traveller, Fun Scape by Cobay, Mr Dakgalbi, Happy Fish and EnerG X Park.
“As of today, 50 per cent of the retail space are open for business, with the number increasing to 70 per cent in the first quarter (Q1), 80 per ent in Q2, 90 per cent in Q3 and 95 per cent by Q4 2020,” Chan said during the soft opening of the hybrid retail park here, today.
Also present at the event were CEO of Sunway Iskandar, Gerard Soosay; Assistant General Manager, Southern Region, Sunway Big Box and Sunway Citrine Hub, Allan Tay; Managing Director (Property Division) of Sunway Bhd, Sarena Cheah; and Sunway Malls Chief Operating Officer Kevin Tan.
Chan said Sunway Big Box is purpose-built with a different concept from the conventional mall format as the company intended to bring winds of change to the Johor retail scene.
“It is a development that is meant to be the place for the community to congregate, shop and socialise with ample space. The large and non-conventional ambience provides a relaxing and rejuvenating urban sanctuary.
“On top of that, our hallmark integrated development will also have a hotel and office tower to be built. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2020 followed by the office tower in 2021,” he said.
-- BERNAMA
Sunway Big Box Retail Park, the first hybrid retail park in Malaysia, is officially open to the public today.
It is the seventh retail development under the Sunway Malls umbrella that currently has 7.7 million square feet of net lettable area under management.
The other six malls under the group are Sunway Pyramid in Sunway City; Sunway Velocity Mall and Sunway Putra Mall both in Kuala Lumpur; Sunway Carnival Mall (Penang); Sunway Citrine Hub, Sunway Iskandar (Johor); and Sunway Giza Mall in Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Sunway Malls and Theme Parks chief executive officer (CEO) HC Chan said costing RM250 million, the two-floor retail cluster is set to provide an immersive retail and leisure experience to the shoppers as it is home to nearly 100 retail, food and beverage and entertainment stores.
Among key brands featured in the hybrid park are NSK, Sports Directs, Ace Hardware, Tomaz, BookXcess, Golden Screen Cinemas, Skechers, Universal Traveller, Fun Scape by Cobay, Mr Dakgalbi, Happy Fish and EnerG X Park.
“As of today, 50 per cent of the retail space are open for business, with the number increasing to 70 per cent in the first quarter (Q1), 80 per ent in Q2, 90 per cent in Q3 and 95 per cent by Q4 2020,” Chan said during the soft opening of the hybrid retail park here, today.
Also present at the event were CEO of Sunway Iskandar, Gerard Soosay; Assistant General Manager, Southern Region, Sunway Big Box and Sunway Citrine Hub, Allan Tay; Managing Director (Property Division) of Sunway Bhd, Sarena Cheah; and Sunway Malls Chief Operating Officer Kevin Tan.
Chan said Sunway Big Box is purpose-built with a different concept from the conventional mall format as the company intended to bring winds of change to the Johor retail scene.
“It is a development that is meant to be the place for the community to congregate, shop and socialise with ample space. The large and non-conventional ambience provides a relaxing and rejuvenating urban sanctuary.
“On top of that, our hallmark integrated development will also have a hotel and office tower to be built. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2020 followed by the office tower in 2021,” he said.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, 29 November 2019
Hello Kitty Town - Permanent Closure 31/12/19
After seven years of creating and bringing family fun & play to Puteri Harbour, we’re sad to announce that SANRIO HELLO KITTY TOWN journey has come to an end. We will be permanently closing our doors on 31 Dec 2019.
Friday, 22 November 2019
Tourists will still flock to Johor without Hello Kitty Town
Tourists will still flock to Johor without Hello Kitty Town, says state exco
Johor Tourism, Women, Family and Community Development Committee chairman Liow Cai Tung said the closure of the Hello Kitty Town theme park will have little impact on Visit Johor Year 2020. — Picture by Ben Tan
JOHOR BARU, Oct 2 — The Johor government is confident that its 2020 state tourism campaign will not be affected by the closure of Sanrio’s Hello Kitty Town theme park in Puteri Harbour at the end of the year.
State Tourism, Women, Family and Community Development Committee chairman Liow Cai Tung said the closure of the theme park will have little impact on the Visit Johor Year 2020 that will go into full swing starting January 2020.
“I believe it will only have a small impact on the Visit Johor Year 2020 campaign and will not affect overall tourist arrivals to the state.
“The state government does not depend on one particular type of tourism product alone,” she told Malay Mail today in response to news reports that tourism arrivals may drop without the Sanrio theme park.
Liow said that the southern state has other new destinations such as the recently launched Desaru Coast that also offers a range of tourism products such as water theme parks, hotels and international golf courses.
“Besides that, Johor is also promoting eco-tourism as well as nature-based tourism and medical tourism as well,” she said.
Liow confirmed that Hello Kitty Town will halt operations after December 31.
She said that the decision was made by a private company and the state government respects its decision.
“I understand that the theme park is closing due to a lack of response over the last few years,” added Liow, who is also the Johor Jaya assemblyman.
Yesterday, it was reported that the Hello Kitty theme park in south Johor’s Puteri Harbour is slated to cease operations by year-end due to a lack of visitors.
The Puteri Harbour building, which houses the Hello Kitty Town theme park, also houses a number of other attractions, including a Thomas Town indoor park, that is slated to close at the same time as well.
The RM110 million Hello Kitty Town theme park, the first in Malaysia, was opened in 2012. It has suffered a decline in ticket sales over the years as the number of visitors did not meet the expected targets.
An online announcement informing customers of the planned closure of the Thomas Town and Hello Kitty Town theme parks on December 31. — Picture via social media
~The Malay Mail~
Johor Tourism, Women, Family and Community Development Committee chairman Liow Cai Tung said the closure of the Hello Kitty Town theme park will have little impact on Visit Johor Year 2020. — Picture by Ben Tan
JOHOR BARU, Oct 2 — The Johor government is confident that its 2020 state tourism campaign will not be affected by the closure of Sanrio’s Hello Kitty Town theme park in Puteri Harbour at the end of the year.
State Tourism, Women, Family and Community Development Committee chairman Liow Cai Tung said the closure of the theme park will have little impact on the Visit Johor Year 2020 that will go into full swing starting January 2020.
“I believe it will only have a small impact on the Visit Johor Year 2020 campaign and will not affect overall tourist arrivals to the state.
“The state government does not depend on one particular type of tourism product alone,” she told Malay Mail today in response to news reports that tourism arrivals may drop without the Sanrio theme park.
Liow said that the southern state has other new destinations such as the recently launched Desaru Coast that also offers a range of tourism products such as water theme parks, hotels and international golf courses.
“Besides that, Johor is also promoting eco-tourism as well as nature-based tourism and medical tourism as well,” she said.
Liow confirmed that Hello Kitty Town will halt operations after December 31.
She said that the decision was made by a private company and the state government respects its decision.
“I understand that the theme park is closing due to a lack of response over the last few years,” added Liow, who is also the Johor Jaya assemblyman.
Yesterday, it was reported that the Hello Kitty theme park in south Johor’s Puteri Harbour is slated to cease operations by year-end due to a lack of visitors.
The Puteri Harbour building, which houses the Hello Kitty Town theme park, also houses a number of other attractions, including a Thomas Town indoor park, that is slated to close at the same time as well.
The RM110 million Hello Kitty Town theme park, the first in Malaysia, was opened in 2012. It has suffered a decline in ticket sales over the years as the number of visitors did not meet the expected targets.
An online announcement informing customers of the planned closure of the Thomas Town and Hello Kitty Town theme parks on December 31. — Picture via social media
~The Malay Mail~
Monday, 15 April 2019
Friday, 8 March 2019
Seafood BBQ by The Pool, Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour
Seafood BBQ by The Pool, Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour!
📍 Level 3A, Skybar, Bar & Restaurant, Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour (Persiaran Puteri Selatan, Puteri Harbour, Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru)
🚩 Entrance from Chavana Spa
⏰ 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm (Friday and Saturday only)
☎️ 07- 560 8918 // skybar.hjph@hoteljen.com
Facebook Page Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour,
https://www.facebook.com/hoteljenputeriharbour/
📍 Level 3A, Skybar, Bar & Restaurant, Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour (Persiaran Puteri Selatan, Puteri Harbour, Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru)
🚩 Entrance from Chavana Spa
⏰ 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm (Friday and Saturday only)
☎️ 07- 560 8918 // skybar.hjph@hoteljen.com
Facebook Page Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour,
https://www.facebook.com/hoteljenputeriharbour/
Sunday, 17 February 2019
Legoland Ticket Promotion
The awesome early bird promo for our Triple Park Pass is available for limited time only! You can purchase it now and redeem at the ticketing counter later.
Enjoy this awesome deal here: http://bit.ly/2tkv5nx
Enjoy this awesome deal here: http://bit.ly/2tkv5nx
Wednesday, 30 January 2019
Geobay Hotel - Bukit Indah, JB
Geobay Hotel
PTD 103754, Jalan Indah 15/1, Bukit Indah, 79100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone : +60 7-235 7888
Email : geobayhotel@gmail.com
Web: www.geobayhotel.com
PTD 103754, Jalan Indah 15/1, Bukit Indah, 79100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone : +60 7-235 7888
Email : geobayhotel@gmail.com
Web: www.geobayhotel.com
Thursday, 27 December 2018
Saturday, 22 December 2018
CW7 Mall of Medini - Tuas (S'pore - M'sia bus)
Causeway Link CW7 bus service
Mall of Medini/Legoland (Malaysia)- Tuas Link MRT (Singapore)
Friday, 23 November 2018
Forest City - Durian Carnival
Are you addicted to durian? Don’t wait anymore! Durian Carnival will be held in Forest City soon! Come and join us to enjoy the tasteful durian 😋
Date：2018.11.22 – 2018.11.30
Time：11:00AM – 07:00PM
Venue : Forest City Sales Gallery Level 1 （Poolside）
Date：2018.11.22 – 2018.11.30
Time：11:00AM – 07:00PM
Venue : Forest City Sales Gallery Level 1 （Poolside）
Tuesday, 13 November 2018
Legoland Premium Pass
Hey Premium Pass holders, we know you are asking for more and the awesome deal is back! Let’s continue the LEGOLAND fun with your friends from 15 to 30 November. 🎉🎉
Haven’t got an Annual Pass yet? Get it here now http://bit.ly/AnnualPassDeal. We’ll see you soon!
Source: FB Legoland Malaysia
Haven’t got an Annual Pass yet? Get it here now http://bit.ly/AnnualPassDeal. We’ll see you soon!
Source: FB Legoland Malaysia
Saturday, 10 November 2018
Thomas Town - Puteri Harbour
All aboard to Thomas Town - Puteri Harbour this school holiday 🚂 Come out and learn with us with new storytelling sessions, friendship and teamwork themed games & activities!
What's more, get 30% off Two-Park-Pass to Thomas Town when you purchase your tickets online with the online promo code: HOLIDAY30
Offer valid from 8 November – 9 December 2018 for the following visit date: 9 November – 31 December 2018.
Other terms and conditions apply.
Get your tickets now at www.puteriharbour.com
What's more, get 30% off Two-Park-Pass to Thomas Town when you purchase your tickets online with the online promo code: HOLIDAY30
Offer valid from 8 November – 9 December 2018 for the following visit date: 9 November – 31 December 2018.
Other terms and conditions apply.
Get your tickets now at www.puteriharbour.com
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