Travelling to Malaysia and Singapore in November

Planning a holiday in Malaysia or Singapore or travelling to and from Malaysia to Singapore during these periods?
Malaysia School Holidays - from Nov 17 2007 to Jan 2, 2008
Singapore School Holidays - from Nov 17 to Dec 31 2007

Then, be sure to make your travel arrangements now! From November 17, the long school holidays begins and many Malaysians and Singaporeans travel or take their holidays.
More on Holiday destinations in Malaysia and Singapore

Other links for planning and booking your tickets

Transportation in Asia
Tour Pakages and Low Air flight search

Most popular island destinations in Malaysia are:

Penang island and Langkawi island

If you are travelling to these two destinations, be sure to book your air flights and hotels now.

Check all asian airlines at www.mymalaysiabooks.com

If you want to search multiple websites, try this free hotel search tool at: HotelsCombined.com

Hari Raya across the causeway

Many Singaporeans cross over to Johor, Malaysia for Ramadan. Open markets, stalls and vendors line the streets and alleys during Ramadan.

Its a long holiday period for many Malaysian.

Most schools and businesses closes for 4 to 7 days from 13th October 2007.

Travel advice:

1) Book flights and hotels early and check online rates before booking

2) Drive carefully during this periods - accident rates peak during this period.

3) Avoid travelling by roads on the 12th and 15th & 16th of October.

Selamat Hari Raya to all Muslims!

..... more on Johor at http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/Johor/johor.htm

Ramadan in Malaysia

Hop over to Malaysia from Singapore by bus or train to do your Ramadan shopping in Malaysia. Food stalls selling many delightful Malaysian cookies and food are everywhere in Malaysia. Checkout where to shop in Johore at My Johor.

What's Happening this September

Date: Sep 12 - 15 2007
Venue: Muar, Johor
Organiser: Muar District Office
Phone: +606-952 1021/952 2615

Date: Sep 28, 2007
Venue: Johor Bahru, Johor
Organiser: Johor State Government & Juita
Phone : +6019-159 1887

check location at
....map of Johor
....more on Johor at myMalaysiabooks

Air, Sea, Road or Rail from Singapore to Johor

Take a bus, train, boat from Singapore to Johor Bahru Malaysia. There are many routes you can take, but travelling by road is the easiest.
The Singapore - Malaysia border checkpoint crossings with customs and immigration:
1. Changi Airport - airlines flying worldwide and from Singapore to Malaysia.
2. Selatar Airport - scheduled flights from Singapore to Tioman island (Malaysia) and Batam (Indonesia)
3. Causeway link from Woodlands checkpoint (Singapore) to Johor Bahru city, Johore (Malaysia), by road. A major crossing.
4. Second link at Tuas, Singapore - road links to the North-south (PLUS or toll) expressway in Johor, Malaysia - by road; most coaches to Malaysia travel this route.
5. Railways - from Woodlands, Singapore for Singapore immigration and at Tanjong Pagar (Singapore) for Malaysian Immigration (confusing?!); from JB railway station you can travel to KL, until Padang Besar and on Thai railways up to Bangkok.
6. Ferry terminals and checkpoints - from Singapore to JB: Changi Point Ferry Terminal (CPFT) at Lorong Bekukong and Tanah Merah terminal. minor crossing
7. Singapore Cruise Centre, Harbour Front Centre, at Maritime Square - for cruise ships going to Port Klang, Penang, Kuching or Langkawi.
Check details at mymalaysiabooks