OTAK-OTAK KEMPAS

Otak-otak adalah isi ikan berempah di Malaysia. Ia terdapat di Terengganu, Pahang, Johor dan juga di Indonesia, terutamanya diSulawesi, dan Singapura di mana ia dipanggil sebagai otah-otah, otah atau otak.

Ia kebiasaannya di makan sebagai makanan ringan. Otak-otak dihasilkan dari isi ikan (biasanya ikan tenggiri) yang digaulkan dengan campuran berempah termasuk lada, bawang putih, bawang merah, kunyit, serai dan santan. Campuran ini dibungkus dalam daun kelapa dan dibakar atau dikukus. Sekiranya di dibungkus dalam daun pisang, ia dikenali sebagai pais.

Sungguhpun otak-otak ikan paling biasa, terdapat juga otak-otak yang diperbuat daripada udang, menghasilkan tekstur yang lebih pelbagai. Di Muar, terdapat juga otak-otak dari sotong, kepala ikan dan juga ayam. Terdapat pelbagai jenis otak-otak yang terdapat di daerah berlainan. Otak-otak nyonya, berasal dari Peranakan, terdapat di negeri utara Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, dikukus dalam daun pandan. Bagaimanapun, otak-otak di sebelah pantai timur dan selatan Malaysia dan di Singapura di balut sebagai kepingan kecil dalam daun kelapa atau pisang dan dipanggang (versi Singapura biasanya dipanggang dalam daun pandan). Ia menghasilkan otak-otak yang lebih kuning bata, lebih kering dengan bau asap ikan. Variti otak-otak berlainan wujud, termasuk versi bewarna putih, tanpa berempah.

Sungguhpun secara tradisi otak-otak dihasilkan menggunakan isi ikan, versi moden turut menggunakan isi ketam dan udang. Selain itu, versi moden turut menggunakan isi ikan yang dihancurkan dan dicampur dengan bahan tambahan seperti tepong kanji yang menjadikan isinya bergetah.

Jenis lain otak-otak termasuk hidangan yang dikenali sebagai pais ikan dan satar yang dihasilkan dari pasta ikan yang dimasak dalam bungkusan daun pisang.

TANJUNG PIAI NATIONAL PARK

      



Tanjung Piai is a cape in Johor which is the southernmost point of Peninsular Malaysia and thus the most southern point of mainland Eurasia. The skyline of Singapore is visible across the Johor Strait from the point. It features seafood restaurants, perched on wooden jetties that are surrounded by a rugged and rarefied coastline of unspoiled mangrove forests.

0.33 nautical miles south of the point, at the edge of the dries, is a 15 meter light tower which flashes once every 3 seconds and houses a radar transponder beacon which transmits the Morse letter "M

Dubbed the southernmost tip of mainland Asia, Tanjung Piai is a haven for a diverse species of flora and fauna, including those unique to mangrove areas such as mangrove crabs, beady-eyed mudskippers and crab-eating macaques. Tanjung Piai is also famous for being a hot spot for birdwatchers to visit during the migratory season which falls around September and March.

Located within the district of Pontian, Johor, Tanjung Piai is a place where the earth and sea, plant and animal life, live in blissful harmony. Tanjung Piai Johor National Park covers an area of over 926ha -- 526ha of which comprise of coastal mangroves. There are two entry points to Tanjung Piai - the one at Sungai Belukang and the other at Desa Sri Piai. Entry into the Tanjung Piai park requires a minimal fee of just RM3 for adults (Malaysians) and RM5 for foreign visitors, payable at Tanjung Piai's visitor's complex

DANGA BAY THEME PARK

                   

   

Danga Bay or Teluk Danga is the largest recreational park in the city of Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. It is located near Istana Bukit Serene, about 7 km from Johor Bahru's city center. Events are held there.
The site is accessible via a network of main roads, International Airports, cargo hubs and seaports. Large projects have been earmarked for this area, including a new financial and commercial hub, hotels, exhibition and convention centre, marina and upmarket residential properties.Nestled in the south-central part of Iskandar Malaysia, Danga Bay is Johor Bahru’s first and largest mixed residential-commercial development. It stretches along a 25km scenic waterfront facing the Straits of Johor and covers and area of approximately 450-acre (1.8 km²).
Danga Bay can be accessed from Skudai Highway (Federal route ) via the Danga Bay interchange which becomes Jalan Skudai Route, which is located near Istana Bukit Serene. Those coming from Singapore and Johor Bahru city centre can access Danga Bay via Jalan Skudai.

• With the new Southern Integrated Gateway (CIQ), Danga Bay will only be 10 minutes away from the Malaysia and Singapore checkpoint.

• This premier development is nestled between the two International Deep Sea Ports of Pasir Gudang in the east and the port of Tanjung Pelepas in the west.

• 30 minutes up north are the Sultan Ismail International and Domestic Airport and the International Air Cargo Hub located at Senai.

• The main railway terminal in Johor Bahru City is just 10 minutes from Danga Bay.

• Just 10 minutes to the North is the entrance to the Super Highway linking all highway points in Peninsular Malaysia and it even stretches to the border of Thailand.

SUNGAI MUAR JOHOR

     
The Muar River or Sungai Muar is a river which flows through the states of Johor, Negeri Sembilan and Pahang in Malaysia. The river also flows through The Muar River formed part of the Penarikan, an ancient overland trade route, which was a short-cut from the west to the east coast of the Malay Peninsula.Muar town.
One of the attractions of Muar River is Taman Tanjung Emas, the Muar town's recreational park, which is located at the estuary of Muar river. It is outlined by a picturesque esplanade overlooking the scenic river. Oysters catchers can be seen daily at low tide collecting oysters for making o-chien at the local food stalls. The park also houses a 9-hole golf course, which is much visited during the weekends.
The Muar River is an excellent example of a meander in the last 12 miles of its length before entering the sea.
There are two Jamek Mosques along the Muar River. The older Sultan Ibrahim Jamek Mosque, which was built in 1927, has been a major landmark of the town for many years. The Sultan Ibrahim Jamek Mosque is situated in Muar town, on the southern bank of the Muar River. Its design incorporated many British influences due to its construction during the British colonial period. It has a prominent 4-storey minaret in its backyard. The newer Sultan Ismail Jamek 2 Mosque, which is located at the northern bank of the Muar River in Tanjung Agas, is the latest icon of Muar town as well as the river. Completed in 2002, it is also the biggest mosque in town. The second mosque's design is similar to the earlier mosque. Both mosques offer a breathtaking scenery when viewed from the mouth of Muar River.

JOHOR DARUL TAKZIM FC

          
Johor Darul Takzim FC (Malay: Kelab Bolasepak Johor Darul Takzim) also simply known as Johor Darul Takzim and familiarly as JDT or Johor DT, is a professional football club based in Johor Bahru, Johor. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League. The club has played at Pasir Gudang before moved to Larkin Stadium after the takeover.

JDT was founded as Kelab Bolasepak Perbadanan Kemajuan Ekonomi Negeri Johor (PKENJ F.C.) and participated in state football competitions before entering the Malaysian football league in 1988 in FAM Cup, later then changed its name to Johor F.C. in 1996, and to Johor Darul Takzim F.C. in 2013 (unsure about the year , but still around 2011-2013). In 1994 and 1995, the club won 2 consecutive FAM Cup titles as PKENJ FC and was the runner-up in 1996 as Johor FC.
From 1997 until 2001, Johor FC was promoted to the second tier Malaysian football league, the Malaysian Premier League (which was then known as the Premier-Two League), and won the title in 2001. The club earned promotion to the Super League in 2006/07 season after FAM's decision to expand the league to 14 teams and was respectively regular top 6 finish in the league until 2010 season. The club was the first club team in Malaysian football league to enter Malaysian Cup in 2000, which was previously dominated by State Football Associations,^[3] after defeated ATM FA by aggregate in second-round of qualification. The club also participated in AFC Cup in 2009 replacing Negeri Sembilan FA who qualified did not enter the competition.