About Johor Bahru: Just across the water from Singapore, Johor is located in the southern part of Malaysia. Because prices here are very low, Singaporeans flock to Johor every weekend and holiday to enjoy shopping and leisure activities. Johor houses Legoland Malaysia, Angry Birds and Hello Kitty theme parks, which are fun for the whole family. It has become an excellent weekend getaway for tourists to spend their holidays and family trips.