Johor Bahru - share is caring - Part 2

[Cometdevil]

So during Ramadan fasting period all the weekend will be crowded is it?
Or only this weekend due to sultan birthday

 

[froztheart]

So during Ramadan fasting period all the weekend will be crowded is it?
Or only this weekend due to sultan birthday

I belioeve probably this weekend will be the worst, and the rest of the month will expectedly be bad enough too.

 

[Habrosus]

I belioeve probably this weekend will be the worst, and the rest of the month will expectedly be bad enough too.

I think unless willing to enter around 7am and leave right after lunch, I'd stay away until after Raya. Imagine all travelling earlier to break fast with their families or colleagues, the crowd will definitely be there.

Going over for me would just be on a need-to basis. Any errand that could cause me to be able to leave only after mid-afternoon will definitely not be considered.

 

[beanstalk6]

To me, Ramadan is a good time to travel to Malaysia. It is probably advisable to avoid the crossing during sunset. Muslim eating places tend to be crowded at sunset. Attractions are a lot less crowded. I make it a point to visit Ramadan markets in Malaysia.

 

[craze_ho]

I think unless willing to enter around 7am and leave right after lunch, I'd stay away until after Raya. Imagine all travelling earlier to break fast with their families or colleagues, the crowd will definitely be there.

Going over for me would just be on a need-to basis. Any errand that could cause me to be able to leave only after mid-afternoon will definitely not be considered.

I came in this morning at830 via train. Pass by the causeway. Bo cars come In

 

[xmmxnn]

if go by train, can still apply MDAC and get 1st time check at Woodlands train checkpoint?

 

[hwsstx]

if go by train, can still apply MDAC and get 1st time check at Woodlands train checkpoint?

So far those taking trains say MACSv02 doesn't apply for train paxs.

Says here only for plane & walk-ins
https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main

 

[beanstalk6]

if go by train, can still apply MDAC and get 1st time check at Woodlands train checkpoint

Referencing this https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/mdac-malaysia-digital-arrival-card-megathread.6884718/, you mean to enrol? You can try.

 

[Aaagogo]

funny how malaysia makes their next door neighbour jump through so many hoops just to use their egate...

i exited Dubai and Tel Aviv both on e-gates without any paper work done on my end...

Both entry into DXB and TLV was manual, in Dubai, the manual counter had face cameras.

and now i also have an "incomplete" stamp record on my passport. DXB i entered with stamp and exited on e-Gate. TLV never stamp passport.

i'm guessing as more and more countries adopt e-Gates, "incomplete" passport stamp record will become more and more common.

 

[Andrew833]

funny how malaysia makes their next door neighbour jump through so many hoops just to use their egate...

i exited Dubai and Tel Aviv both on e-gates without any paper work done on my end...

Both entry into DXB and TLV was manual, in Dubai, the manual counter had face cameras.

and now i also have an "incomplete" stamp record on my passport. DXB i entered with stamp and exited on e-Gate. TLV never stamp passport.

i'm guessing as more and more countries adopt e-Gates, "incomplete" passport stamp record will become more and more common.

I went Chiang Mai, transit in Bangkok need to chop passport, Chiang Mai don't need. Feel very strange

 

[lordfa9]

if go by train, can still apply MDAC and get 1st time check at Woodlands train checkpoint?

If you want to use the egates at Woodlands Train Checkpoint...what for?

if you want to try enrolling at the manual counter......................................let us know your field report of what happened ya

 

[Roosterzilla]

Anyone entered these few days? Heard e-gate are affected or something, not sure if reliable news.

Went in today, able to use the e-gate with no issues on my end

 

[Aaagogo]

I went Chiang Mai, transit in Bangkok need to chop passport, Chiang Mai don't need. Feel very strange

same country, 1 chop enough

 

[SongManKranji]

same country, 1 chop enough

When u heading down again bro



Lai Hoot Daily. Ai Song Nia. Song song kao TUAS/Changi/Ubi/Desker

 

[dao]

if go by train, can still apply MDAC and get 1st time check at Woodlands train checkpoint?

If you are referring to enrolment, No.

Still waiting for someone to try using the eGate at the train checkpoints.

 

[beanstalk6]

The time needed to clear immigresen at the train checkpoint is not unbearable. After all, there are only so many passengers per train. I can live without e-gates there.

 

[dao]

If you go JB often, e-gates help to save the number of pages in your passport.

 

[Aaagogo]

If you go JB often, e-gates help to save the number of pages in your passport.

everywhere is transitioning to e-Gate and the new passports is back to 10 years validity, it will be getting harder and harder to collect passport stamps liao

 

[hipaws]

Hi, is it normal to have to pay tourism tax when we are staying over at JB Airbnb and also to provide photo of passport details ? Thought that only apply to hotel

 

[beanstalk6]

Hi, is it normal to have to pay tourism tax when we are staying over at JB Airbnb and also to provide photo of passport details ? Thought that only apply to hotel

See if this assures you. https://www.airbnb.com.sg/help/article/3362