Johor Bahru

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Johor Bahru?Southernmost city of Peninsular Malaysia, directly across the Johor Strait from Singapore
2. When was Johor Bahru built?1855 by Temenggong Abu Bakar, who renamed it 'New Johor'
3. What is the capital status?Served as the administrative and royal capital of the Johor Sultanate
4. How did Johor Bahru become a city?It began as a small fishing village, but in 1855 Temenggong Abu Bakar started a big development plan and renamed it 'New Johor', turning it into the capital of the Johor Sultanate.
5. Why is Johor Bahru known for its food?Because people from many cultures live there, Johor Bahru has a wide variety of delicious foods from Malay, Chinese, Indian and other traditions.

Temenggong Abu Bakar: A pivotal ruler of Johor who modernized the state and established Johor Bahru as its capital in the 19th century.
Johor Strait: The narrow waterway separating the southern tip of Peninsular Malaysia from the island nation of Singapore.
Iskandar Malaysia: A comprehensive economic development region in Johor, aimed at boosting the state's economy through various strategic projects.