Johor Bahru District, Administrative district in Johor, Malaysia.
Johor Bahru District is an administrative district in Johor, Malaysia, that encompasses several administrative zones called mukim, including Plentong. The region combines urban areas, residential neighborhoods, and rural landscapes spread across a large territory.
The district grew from rural land into an administrative center after the 1800s, when it began as a Kangchu settlement. These early origins shaped the village structure that still defines the region today.
The district houses religious buildings for many faiths, including the Majodi Centre, Saint Joseph Church, Ban Fook Temple, and numerous mosques that serve the local communities. These sites reveal how different traditions coexist within daily life here.
The district is served by bus routes like P-301 Muafakat, while major highways provide direct access to Singapore and other Malaysian regions. The large size of the area means having your own transport is helpful for exploring the various neighborhoods and villages.
Mukim Plentong contains one of Johor's largest granite quarries, which supplies much of the building material for the region. The area is divided into eleven separate villages, each with its own village head called Ketua Kampung.
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