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Travelling from Singapore to Malaysia

myMalaysiabooks links you to Malaysia and Singapore. Get great tips and advice on how to travel by plane, bus, train or ferry from Singapore to any part of Malaysia and from Malaysia to Singapore. 

 

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Budget air fare - Air Asia, Tiger Air and Jetstar flying from Singapore to Malaysia from February 1st. 2008!

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 Travel Essentials Singapore-Malaysia

Before travelling to Malaysia and Singapore or cross the Malaysia-Singapore border, check visa and custom requirements for both sides of the causeway. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months and fill in the required departure forms (white card).

Warning: Trafficking in illegal drugs carries the mandatory death penalty in Malaysia and Singapore. 

Thousands of Malaysians and Singaporeans crosses the Singapore-Malaysia border daily so be prepared for long queues and crowds during public holidays and school holidays. Book your travel tickets and hotels early!

 

Customs and Visa regulations

Malaysia  Visa, Customs, Missions Embassies

Singapore Customs, immigration & checkpoint

 

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Border crossings between Singapore and Malaysia

Map of MalaysiaThe 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). minor crossings

3. Causeway link from Woodlands checkpoint (Singapore) to Johor Bahru city, Johore (Malaysia), by road (and rail). A major crossing which is crowded during morning & evenings (before and after office hours); sometimes long queue during public holidays. #

4. Second link at Tuas, Singapore - road links to the North-south (PLUS or toll) expressway in Johor - 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 Langkawiminor crossing

Note: Travellers are advised to use the major crossings (denoted by #)

Other border crossings in Malaysia:

From Malaysia to Thailand   From Malaysia to Indonesia

 

 

By Air

Fly direct from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur (KL), Penang or Langkawi or East Malaysia and travel to other parts of Malaysia. Or fly from Johor Bahru (just across the border from Singapore) and connect to other states in Malaysia. Daily flights from KL takes you to other parts of Malaysia (domestic airports) - in West Malaysia and East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak). Air tickets purchased in Malaysia may be cheaper compared to that from Singapore, because you pay in the Ringgit (Singapore$1 is around RM2.30). If you travel by Malaysia's budget airline (Air Asia) you may get a much lower fare if you book online weeks before departure.

Budget air fare - Check for flight deals from Air Asia and Jetstar flying from Singapore to Malaysia begining  February 1st. 2008!

 Airport in Singapore  

Changi International Airport, Singapore is where all flights to and from Singapore lands and takes off. There are two terminals, so before flying, check where your airline flies from at: www.changi.airport.com.sg/

Lufthansa German Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, SilkAir, etc. flies from Terminal 2 at Changi. Other airlines fly from Terminal 1. For updates check http://www.changiairport.com/

Selatar Airport Singapore is for scheduled flights from Singapore to Tioman island (Malaysia) and Batam (Indonesia).

Transport from Changi airport: Travel by Singapore airport shuttle service, Limousine Taxis, Taxis / Cabs, Car Rentals, Public Buses or Trains (MRT), details at our Singapore transport page

Airports in Malaysia    

Malaysia International Airports:  Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), Senai Airport (Johor), Penang International Airport (Penang), Kota Kinabalu (Sabah),  Kuching (Sarawak), Langkawi Island (Kedah)

Malaysia Domestic Airports: Alor Setar (Kedah), Kuantan (Pahang), Kuala Terengganu (Terengganu), Kota Bahru (Kelantan), Kuching (Sarawak), Kota Kinabalu (Sabah), Miri (Sarawak), Sibu (Sarawak), Labuan (East Malaysia), Sandakan (Sabah), Tawau (Sabah).

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Kuala Lumpur International Airport, KLIA ( www.klia.com.my) is the main Airport located in Kuala Lumpur. The airport consists of the Main terminal Building and a Satellite Building linked by an aerotrain that shuttles every 3 to 5 minutes.

INFORMATION COUNTER The Main Terminal Building (MTB) tel: 03-8776 4386 / 4389.  The Contact Pier tel: 03-8776 0259;  The Satellite Building (SAT) tel: 03-8776 2454 

Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT)   The new Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCC terminal) is specifically built near KL International Airport to cater to passengers of the Low Cost Airlines, e.g AirAsia. It is located 20km away from the KLIA Main Terminal Building (MTB). There is a direct, non-stop shuttle from KL Sentral to LCC-T and vice versa.

Express Train and Bus to and from KLIA

KLIA Express Rail links - call centre 03-2267 8000

Airport Coach to/from Hentian Duta bus terminal - Jalan Duta, KL ; tel 03-6203 3067/ 3064

Buses from LCCT (airport) terminal to KL Sentral: Bus to/from KL Sentral; You may book online at http://www.skybus.com.my/ . However, there are other bus services operating from LCCT to KL Sentral, at least one every half hour - Fare is between Rm8 - Rm9.

 

 Airlines to Singapore  

Several airlines fly from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur daily.

Major airlines: Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia and Singapore Airlines.  

Besides KLIA (Kuala Lumpur), these airlines flies to other Malaysian airports - Penang, Kuching, Langkawi, etc. You can buy tickets online from Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and Singapore Airlines.

Malaysia Airlines:  MAS contact numbers:   MAS 24-hour call centre Tel: 1300 88 3000 (Malaysia), +60 3 7846 3000 (outside Malaysia); Website: www.malaysiaairlines.com.my  You can check-in in Singapore but fly from Johor.

     Passengers travelling from Johor can check in at Singapore. MAS Singapore check-in is at MAS City Terminal Office, Copthorne Orchid Hotel, 214 Dunearn Road, Singapore 299526; Tel: +65 6250 3333. Coach to Senai airport is available here but be sure to book!  Singapore: (reservation) Tel: +65 6336 6777, (ticketing) +65 6433 0220.

AirAsia:      Check in at the LCC terminal in KLIA, Kuala Lumpur; AirAsia Contact Nos:  

Within Malaysia 03 8775 4000, Outside Malaysia +603 8660 4343 ; Website: www.airasia.com (online booking). Fare is very much cheaper for early purchase online. Air Asia flys from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur from January 2008.

Singapore Airlines:  You can fly with SIA daily to any of Malaysia's International Airports (see above).  The most popular route is the Singapore to Penang service. Book early especially during the Malaysia - Singapore school holidays. Website: www.singaporeair.com; Contact nos: Singapore- +65 6223 8888 (24 hours call centre); Kuala Lumpur - 603-8776 6425 (airport)  603-2692 3122 (reservations)

Tiger Airways (Singapore) Tel: +65 653-TIGER ; +65 653-84437

Silk Air (Singapore) Tel : (65) 6223 8888 (24 Hours)

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Other airlines:  Budget airlines such as Air Asia, Berjaya Airways, Jetstar, Tiger Airways  (Singapore), Silk Air (Singapore) flies to some of the island destinations of Malaysia such as Langkawi island and Tioman island. International airlines such as Thai international, Xiamen Airways, etc also fly from Singapore to Malaysia. Small airports in East Malaysia are served by MASWings and Batavia Air (from Indonesia).  

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Flying from any part of Malaysia

Flying from KLIA, Kuala Lumpur to anywhere in Malaysia & Singapore   You can fly to any of the domestic and International Malaysian airports or to Singapore daily from KLIA. The main air shuttle route with more than one flight daily are KL-Singapore, KL-Penang, KL-Kuching. These routes are served (several flights daily) by Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Air Asia, Jetstar and Tiger Air. To get cheap airfare, book online on Air Asia flies which flies from Singapore to KL beginning 1st Feb 2008!

Check and compare cheap fares or last minute booking HERE at our air links.

 

Flying from Johor (Senai Airport, Malaysia)     You can fly from Johor (just across the causeway from Singapore) to other parts of Malaysia on Malaysia Airlines (MAS) or AirAsia. For MAS you can check-in at Senai Airport or at their Singapore office (be at least 3-4 hours before flying time). The causeway may be jam at certain times of the day when workers travel to and from work. For AirAsia, you have to check-in at the Senai airport in Johor - catch the airport coach at the Johor Bahru city bus terminal at least 2 hours before flying. If you travel from Singapore start 3-4 hrs from there.

Take note! the airport coaches from the city makes very few trips! But you can take a taxi to the Senai airport from Singapore or from the city bus terminal      

From Singapore by road to Johor Bahru then to Senai airport

1) The Causeway Link Yellow Bus picks passengers at the bus stop opposite Kranji MRT Station in Singapore (available every 15 minutes). This bus ferries you to Sentral Kotaraya (City) Bus Terminal in Johor Bahru (JB) in Malaysia. Then you may catch the airport coach to the airport. Buy your ticket to the airport at the office building where you can also wait.

2) Alternatively, take the SBS Transit (a Singapore bus service) from Queen Street or Karanji in Singapore to the Sentral Kotaraya Bus Terminal, JB ; then catch an airport coach (yellow bus) to the airport (be 2 hours early - see above).

--- at the Kota Raya bus terminal, JB, you can also take a taxi to the airport.

From the express bus station at Larkin in Johor Bahru, you can take the bus or taxi to the  Senai International Airport.

By taxi    Alternatively take a taxi from anywhere in Johor Bahru (near the causeway or at the bus terminals) to the Senai airport. (Be sure to bargain - as taxis in JB don't use their meters).

 

Flying from Singapore to Northern Part of Peninsular Malaysia (Penang, Kedah (& Langkawi), Perak)    Fly to Penang International Airport (Penang) or to Langkawi International Airport (Kedah) by Malaysia Airlines or Singapore Airlines or AirAsia or Silk Air (daily flights are available). You can also fly to KLIA then get a connecting flight to Alor Star (domestic airport), Langkawi or Penang. Penang island and Langkawi island are connected by road and ferry. If you fly via KLIA, you can catch many shuttle flights from KL to Penang. Many other airlines also fly to Penang and Langkawi.

    To go to Ipoh, Perak, fly to KLIA and get a connecting flight to Ipoh. There are few flights to Ipoh so it may be faster if you catch a bus from KL to Ipoh (220km distance and only 2 1/2 hour journey by bus). To Penang - there are at least 2 shuttle flights (each) by Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines direct from Singapore to Penang.

Malaysia to Singapore low cost airlines: Air Asia flies from here to Johor Bahru (JB) - this route is frequented by those travelling to Singapore. It is easy to get a taxi or bus from the JB to Singapore or vice versa. Alternatively, fly by Air Asia from Penang to KLIA (LCCT terminal), check out and then check in to fly on Air Asia or another budget airlines.

Malaysia-Singapore low cost/ budget airlines   Staring February 2008, Air Asia, Jet Star or Tiger Airways flies from KLIA to Singapore daily. (Important note: Budget airlines are point to point air services, so be sure to have 3 hours interval between your flight schedule, if you have to board another flight at KLIA or any terminal in Changi, even if you are travelling by the same airlines. Budget airlines do encounter flight delays especially during rainy seasons.)

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Flying to East Malaysia  (Sabah or Sarawak   The most economical flight daily to Labuan, Kuching, Sibu, Miri or Sandakan in Sarawak or Kota Kinabalu in Sabah is by Malaysia Airlines or Air Asia. Most flights depart from KLIA. There are direct flight from KLIA or Singapore to Kuching on Malaysia Airlines or Singapore Airlines. Direct flight also depart from Brunei, Seoul, Guanczhou, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Taipei, etc to Kota Kinabalu (Sabah).     You may also catch flights on other international or Asian airlines from KLIA, Kuala Lumpur or Changi Airport, Singapore. Domestic airports in East Malaysia are served by Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and MasWings (East Malaysia) and Batavia Air (from Indonesia)...Details at our Malaysia transport page.

From Singapore to Other states in Malaysia

Flying to Ipoh (Perak), Alor Setar (Kedah), Kuantan (Pahang), Kota Bahru (Kelantan), Sibu, Miri (Sarawak), Labuan:  Most flights to these destinations, starts from KLIA, Kuala Lumpur or other Malaysia airports. Domestic airports at these places are served daily by Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia or Firefly.

For information on airlines flying from Singapore: check Singapore transport links

For other airlines flying to Malaysia, check our Asia Air links

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By Road

You can drive across to Malaysia through the causeway or through the second link. However, it is a hassle to drive from Malaysia into Singapore if you do not know the many road payment requirements in Singapore. Singapore requires some payment to be made by prepaid cards, etc. , so be prepared. It is easier to take a taxi into Singapore, though rather costly.   

     From Singapore, the causeway take you into the heart of Johor Bahru city. The second link bypasses the city JB and takes you in into the toll/ PLUS expressway that passes through the length of the Malaysian peninsular, and this expressway goes up to the Malaysia-Thai border (a good option if you are not visiting Johor Bahru).

ROADS

Road to Malaysia from Singapore

a. Causeway links to Johor Bahru city centre. Drive through the city to join the plus expressway following the signboards which shows 'Lebuhraya PLUS'. Johor-Singapore Causeway, built in 1923, is a 1,056 metre causeway that links Johore Bahru (Johor), Malaysia to Woodlands, Singapore. This link, across the Straits of Johor serves as a road, rail and pedestrian link, and also carries water piping line into Singapore. Over 60,000 vehicles  crosses the causeway daily. This link goes into the heart of Johor Bahru city centre and joins the Federal highway. Beware of massive traffic jams at this causeway during the holiday season and even weekends. Thousands cross the JB to Singapore causeway daily.

b. Second Link - linking Singapore highway direct to the PLUS expressway (toll highway) bypassing the city. Malaysia-Singapore Second Link (Laluan Kedua Malaysia-Singapura or Tuas Second Link), of 1,920 m length, opened in January 1998. This bridge from Johor to Singapore was built to reduce traffic congestion at the causeway. It is a dual-three lane carriageway linking Kampong Ladang, Tanjung Kupang in Johor to Tuas, Singapore. Most coaches from Singapore to Malaysia uses this link. (Second link website: Second Link)

Malaysia 's Expressway: The Plus expressway or North-south expressway, a highway that takes you from Johor-Singapore border right to the Malaysia-Thai Border, cuts through all states on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia.

plus expressway (toll expressway) is a road link from Johor to Kedah at the Malaysia-Thai border

Second Link - Malaysia-Singapore link

Trunk Roads: Or federal roads is a system of well-paved roads that also cuts through every state and links towns and villages in Malaysia to the expressway. 

 More about Roads in Malaysia

 

DRIVING

Driving: Malaysia & Singapore follows the British system of driving on the left side of the road. Its easy to drive into Malaysia with your own car. You need only your passport, a completed entry/departure form and pay by cash. On the Singapore side, Singapore-registered cars have to comply with payments and petrol tank requirements. Just be prepare for road signs in the Malay language.

    But to enter Singapore using a foreign-registered vehicle, be sure you know details of the requirements, or you will be stuck there. Foreign-registered vehicles must pay two charges. Pay toll charges using a Singapore cash card (cash may not be accepted) on arrival and departure at Tuas checkpoint and on departure only at Woodlands checkpoint. You also have to pay VEP fees upon departure at both Tuas and Woodlands Checkpoints. (VEP – Vehicle Entry Permit). It is not advisable to drive into Singapore unless you know about all the payment system. For other requirements and details, check: Land Transport Authority Singapore - motoring guide.

     If you are travelling through Malaysia to Thailand, check how to travel from Malaysia to Thailand here.   

             

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TAXIS

Taxis in Singapore and Johor Bahru crosses the border (causeway) daily. Not all taxis crosses the border, so phone the taxi companies to check. You have to book the taxi when in Singapore. In Johor Bahru, Johore taxis to Singapore are available at the Sentral Kotaraya bus terminal or the airport.  You can also travel from the airport to any other parts of Singapore.

     It is much cheaper to take the taxi to the customs checkpoint on both sides of the causeway and take the bus through the causeway (from checkpoint to checkpoint) than to take a taxi across the Malaysia-Singapore border. But be prepared with loose change of the correct currencies.

Singapore Taxi Service to Johor Bahru: Tel: +65  6293 5546/ 6296 7054

Estimated fare:

Fare from Singapore to Kotaraya Bus Terminal Johor Bahru - S$40 - S$50

Fare from Senai International Airport to Singapore Customs/Karanji MRT - RM150

Fare from Senai International Airport to Singapore - RM80 to RM180

Fare from Sentral Kotaraya Bus Terminal, JB to Singapore - Singapore$40-60

Fare from Senai Airport to Malaysia Custom at Causeway or JB town - RM30-35

 

BUS OR COACH

Local Buses to JB, Malaysia - There are many buses plying the route Malaysia-Singapore daily through Johor. Singapore Bus Service (SBS) buses and the Malaysian Causeway Link Yellow buses is available almost every 15 minutes. These buses takes you across the causeway to Johor Bahru (JB) city centre or to the Larkin Bus Terminal, Johor.

Express buses to JB or major towns in Peninsular Malaysia - Express buses or coaches from Singapore to Malaysia are available from tour companies located at Golden Mile complex, Singapore or from express bus companies located at Lavender Street bus terminal (and one at Novena MRT). At Lavender street there are several bus services. There is a bus every hourly to Melaka (Malacca) and several buse services per day going to Kuala Lumpur. There are buses going right up to Alor Star daily (from there you can also travel to Langkawi).

   Go to Larkin Bus Terminal in Johore Bahru if you want to have more choices of express buses or coaches that go to all parts of major towns in peninsular Malaysia. (Be aware that you many not be able to get bus tickets easily during school holidays or public holidays - book ahead) Express coaches in Malaysia normally stop at JB, Melaka, Seremban, KL, Ipoh, Butterworth, Penang, Sungei Petani and Alor Setar. Advise: be sure to book your bus tickets weeks before the school holidays!

Bus Terminals in Singapore

Bus terminal for local Singapore-Malaysia yellow bus or SBS buses - Kranji MRT/ Woodlands/ Jurong East interchange. Bus terminal for express buses or coach (intercity Singapore and Malaysia buses) - Golden Mile and Lavender Street bus terminal

Bus Terminals in Johor Bahru

There are two major bus terminals in JB. The Larkin Bus Terminal, has express coaches that takes you to all major towns in West Malaysia and some local buses to other parts of Johor. Other local buses  (buses travelling within the state) picks up passengers at JB Kotaraya Sentral (City terminal). Bus routes usually cover the entire state. The Singapore SBS bus that oprerate the Johor-Singapore route starts from the Larkin terminal.

Some express buses companies:

Transnasional (major cities Malaysia - Singapore)

Plusliner & nice (major cities Malaysia - Singapore)

konsortium.com

Aeroline - KL to Singapore

TranStar - KL to Singapore

First Coach (Novena MRT) - Singapore to KL

Grassland Express Singapore  - Singapore to Alor Setar, SP

Airebus - Singapore-KL

more about travelling by bus or coach to Malaysia at Malaysia transport pages

 

Melaka - travel from Singapore to MalaccaAdvisory note on travelling by road:

1. The causeway link is the busiest link between Malaysia and Singapore, and used by workers travelling from Malaysia to work in Singapore. Visitors on holidays should avoide travelling during the start (early morning) and end of working hours (7-8 pm).

2. The start of the holiday season in Singapore will see many cars and people travelling out of Singapore to Johor. Check the holiday calendars of Singapore.

Other travel advice:

1. The favourite destination for Singaporeans and tourists is Melaka (Malacca). You can travel by bus straight from Singapore to Melaka every hour of the day! Get to Melaka in about 4 hours by coach just for the weekend. There is no rail link direct to Malacca.

2. Search and compare hotel rates from multiple websites. Book hotels online and get best last minute booking at low rates. Check Best rates here

3 Get to know the places you visit. For details of how to travel to the states in Malaysia, check out details on other destinations of Malaysia

4. Look for discounted air fares from local websites and compare rates with offers from other airlines - air flights offer links

 

By Rail

Tanjong Pagar Railway stationIf you want to see the countryside and have plenty of time, travel by train into Malaysia. To travel from Singapore, catch the train service operated by KTMB. The Malaysian train in Singapore starts at the railway station at Tanjong Pagar (or Keppel Raiway Station).

     Travelling by train is an excellent way to see the Malaysian countryside and many towns in West Malaysia . If you are pressed for time, you may find the journey by rail from town to town rather slow.

     Trains services on Malayan Railways (KTMB) starts at Tanjong Pagar Railway Station at Tanjung Pagar, Keppel Road and ends at Kuala Lumpur, Butterworth or Hat Yai (Thailand). The journey by train from Singapore to Butterworth takes more than 12 hours and to Kuala Lumpur about six hours . From Singapore you can also travel to the east coast of peninsular Malaysia via KL. There is also a shuttle services from Singapore to Johor Bahru which is popular with Singaporeans going shopping in JB. 

trains in MalaysiaTrains in Malaysia     In peninsular Malaysia, the KTMB operates 12 intercity express services daily on weekdays, 18 intercity express services on weekends and eight local train services daily, serving a total of 97 intercity stations. Actually, train services between the states are only one or two times a day. Its considered many 'intercity services' because it stops at many towns. There are also a service operating from Bangkok, which stop at major towns such as Hadyai (Thailand), Alor Star, Padang Besar, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, Johor Bahru and Singapore . The International Express (or Ekspress Antarabangsa), operated by the State Railway of Thailand, is a daily express train that runs between Butterworth and Bangkok.

   The luxurious ‘Eastern & Oriental Express’ also runs once a week between Bangkok, Butterworth and Singapore . 

Travel pass: Foreign travellers (except Singaporeans) can enjoy unlimited travel on any Intercity train services throughout Malayan Railways network up to Singapore. The State Railway of Thailand's network system is excluded. It costs just RM35 for 5 days travel pass.

Trains in Singapore    MRT Trains in Singapore do not link with the Malayan Railways (KTMB). details of trains in Singapore at Singapore transport page.

Details of trains, air, road transport in Malaysia

How to travel from Malaysia into Thailand

external link: Malayan Railways (KTMB)

 

By Sea

There are daily ferries going into Malaysia from Singapore into the state of Johor. Its a good option if you want to go to the eastern part of Johor, such as Desaru.

Ferry from Singapore to Malaysia

Ferry terminals in Singapore are at: Harbour Front, Tanah Merah, Pasir Panjang (domestic), Changi Point Ferry Terminal, and Changi Ferry Terminal.

Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (Singapore) to JB International Ferry Terminal/ZON Ferry Terminal (Johor Bahru) & Sebana Cove (Johor);

Harbourfront terminal to Sebana Cove (Johor);

Changi Ferry Terminal (near hawker centre) to Tanjung Belungkor or Desaru (Johor);

Changi Point Ferry Terminal to Penggerang (south east Johor).

(You can also catch a ferry in Johor Bahru ZON Ferry Terminal to Batam and Bintan)

....How to travel from Malaysia to Indonesia by boat

 

Cruise Ships from  Singapore to Malaysia

Cruise ships stop at: Singapore Cruise Centre,(website: Singapore Cruise Centre) HarbourFront Centre, 1 Maritime Square #01-18, Telok Blangah Road. Cruise ships also stop at Porto Malai on Langkawi island and Port Klang (near Kuala Lumpur) in West Malaysia

Details at:

........Singapore Maritime Portal

........Singapore Cruise Centre

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