Johor

JB day trip from Singapore — Friday 8:30am KTM Shuttle Tebrau RM5, cleared both customs in 20 min. Weekend car queue can be 2+ hours. CW2 bus Queens St 24hrs if you miss train. Weekday mid-morning best for Causeway.

Hiap Joo banana cake — wood-fired oven, queue by 9am, often sold out by noon. Jalan Tan Hiok Nee heritage walk: murals, old shophouses, Kam Long curry fish head lunch nearby. Walkable from JB Sentral 10 min.

Teck Sing paper-wrapped chicken Taman Sentosa — order ahead on weekends. Kam Long curry fish head on Jalan Wong Ah Fook if near CIQ. Mount Austin cafes are 15 min Grab — different vibe, hipster brunch.

Legoland Iskandar Puteri — book online, weekday empty queues. Water park same ticket option. 40 min from CIQ. Stayed KSL area for night market + massage after. JB with kids = Legoland day, heritage food evening.

Mount Austin cafe belt — Slow Day, OTTO, Keijometo. Grab from CIQ 15–20 min. TEBRAU food truck park for dinner. Singapore prices this is not. Pair with KSL foot massage RM80/hr.