Johor Bahru: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Johor Bahru (JB) is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Johor. It is the core city of Johor Bahru District, Malaysia's second-largest district by population and economy.

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Now in the cityJohor Bahru+25°CClear night · sunrise 06:46 AMupdated 09:09 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map46

Exchange rateRM 4.07per 1 $MYR — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Within two hours

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.

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Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.

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Exercise normal precaution in Malaysia . Some areas have increased risk . Read the entire Travel Advisory. Malaysia is generally a safe destination for travelers. Exercise increased caution on islands and maritime areas off the coast of Eastern Sabah from Kudat in the north to Tawau in the south due to risk of kidnapping .

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Johor Bahru: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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