Johor Bahru - share is caring - Part 2

[twosix]

Just go to KTM website to book very easy but getting good timing is not easy. The timing I want have to book at least 6 months advance, I sian liao.

Yah, but too early to dictate when i want to go JB lor. What if it rains or flood on that day. Haha.

 

[zzprincess]

This video shows entering the building via the staff/supplier entrance (no security check and so anyone can enter) There are no directions for this route but I prefer to use this route nowadays because it leads you to a toilet as you enter the mall and you can enter the mall before 10 am. The old route is still available.

May i ask which is the old route, can share info pls. Any comments which route is the more direct one to/fro T21 bus stop. Thanks

 

[Habrosus]

Just go to KTM website to book very easy but getting good timing is not easy. The timing I want have to book at least 6 months advance, I sian liao.

Of course the timing has to be right, otherwise what's the point of booking for a 5min journey with 20 to 30 mins wait time, boarding and whatnot

Talking about those days before tom dick n harry goes north, I hardly bother to get SG>JB tix coz got to stress about reaching there on time, queue, long walk through the corridors, etc. I just went online to check JB>SG tix for timing after I checked out from hotel and at most have lunch, before heading back.

Those days already not easy to get train tix (and I'm speaking about weekDAYS), what's more these days. Ya, book 6 months in advance then later realize got to cancel. Just take bus lah!

Many times when I walked past JB Sentral, I came across "Only 10.30pm tickets available" and that's only about 7pm at the latest. I just continued heading for CIQ, coz I'd already be dreaming in bed when that train started moving.

 

[chehjin]

Yah, but too early to dictate when i want to go JB lor. What if it rains or flood on that day. Haha.

then dun bother about the current train service. Wait for the RTS. Meantime just take bus.

 

[Andrew833]

Yah, but too early to dictate when i want to go JB lor. What if it rains or flood on that day. Haha.

Yea, who know what happen 6 months down the road. Save to the trouble, just use my usually method.
Fastest 50 mins
Slowest 1hr 20 mins
From Tuas to Bukit Indah/ Sutera Mall.

 

[Andrew833]

Of course the timing has to be right, otherwise what's the point of booking for a 5min journey with 20 to 30 mins wait time, boarding and whatnot

Talking about those days before tom dick n harry goes north, I hardly bother to get SG>JB tix coz got to stress about reaching there on time, queue, long walk through the corridors, etc. I just went online to check JB>SG tix for timing after I checked out from hotel and at most have lunch, before heading back.

Those days already not easy to get train tix (and I'm speaking about weekDAYS), what's more these days. Ya, book 6 months in advance then later realize got to cancel. Just take bus lah!

Many times when I walked past JB Sentral, I came across "Only 10.30pm tickets available" and that's only about 7pm at the latest. I just continued heading for CIQ, coz I'd already be dreaming in bed when that train started moving.

My wife want me to try, she want to 5 mins experience lol.
I show her the booking, she also sian liao.

 

[chehjin]

My wife want me to try, she want to 5 mins experience lol.
I show her the booking, she also sian liao.

book 6 months later then. . Later 6 months later RTS zoom beside u

 

[lexmarq]

Hi all,

I have been driving in to JB a number of times already, but I still have a question regarding street parking.

How to you tell if a street parking requires you to pay via the MBJB app? Is it as long as it’s street parking, you have to pay?

For places like this (i.e parking lots that are part of the shophouses):

https://maps.app.goo.gl/mnqGCiYVvLsU3TwB6?g_st=ic

is it considered free parking or still have to pay via MBJB?

 

[Andrew833]

book 6 months later then. . Later 6 months later RTS zoom beside u

Yalo, I show her RTS video, she is happy to wait.

 

[convex]

May i ask which is the old route, can share info pls. Any comments which route is the more direct one to/fro T21 bus stop. Thanks

There isn't much difference in terms of distance between the old and "new" route. Both will take less than 5 mins to reach the retail area of the mall. After alighting, just follow the crowd into the mall. It is very likely they will take the old route (which has signs and marked lines on road) where the other option has no such assistance and is normally taken by staff working in the mall.

PS There is another YouTube video showing going in via old route and coming out via new route. Search for How to go to MidValley Southkey Johor Bahru by bus? uploaded by Maya Stories.

 

[Aaagogo]

Hi all,

I have been driving in to JB a number of times already, but I still have a question regarding street parking.

How to you tell if a street parking requires you to pay via the MBJB app? Is it as long as it’s street parking, you have to pay?

For places like this (i.e parking lots that are part of the shophouses):

https://maps.app.goo.gl/mnqGCiYVvLsU3TwB6?g_st=ic

is it considered free parking or still have to pay via MBJB?

See the parking spot got paint alpha number codes or not.

If have then need to pay for parking. No have then free parking

 

[Coffeelix]

 

[lexmarq]

See the parking spot got paint alpha number codes or not.

If have then need to pay for parking. No have then free parking

So like for example this type need to use the mbjb app?

 

[sbl2560]

Hi folks.

to use e-gates to enter JB, do I even need to perform the first-time registration? Have not used e-gate before, nor any form of registration. Thanks

No registration is needed. Previously I have applied MACS 2.0 and submit MDAC for each entry. There is no requirement for this process anymore. Went in on Sunday, in and out without any problems. However, my wife during exit at JB, encountered problem. Need to try a few gates, before able to exit successfully.

One thing to note. This ease of entry does disadvantage those whom have registered for MACS 2.0 previously, as this priveledge and priority no longer applies. The Malaysians will be upset with a longer queue for the use of e gate entry.

 

[Aaagogo]

So like for example this type need to use the mbjb app?

Yes, these are the alpha numeric parking spots

 

[Habrosus]

May i ask which is the old route, can share info pls. Any comments which route is the more direct one to/fro T21 bus stop. Thanks

It's an entrance directly facing the road and with the sign showing that it leads to the mall, should be able to see from the driveway already. Note that that being part of the loading bay, the doorway would be above street level, up a couple of steps.

My wife want me to try, she want to 5 mins experience lol.
I show her the booking, she also sian liao.

Tell her it's waiting while queuing, cannot move from that corridor until the incoming train passengers have alighted and exited. Walk walk to SG immigration, long walk to JB immigration and customs clearance, then board. No photo taking on the platform otherwise tio officer scold coz already got signs around.

Coming back, queue for up to half an hour. Clear eGates, go down clear MY immigration, then the fun starts, like train to Busan coz many tend to rush to get a seat (for the FIVE mins ride). The queue waiting to board will be from 2 directions, but they'll be people just sitting around bochap just squeeze once the doors open.

Reach SG have to enter macam communal feeding station via an eGate. After immigration clearance, out another eGate and head to the customs clearance. Then walk walk to the lao kok kok lift to get to the ground floor otherwise walk down the stairs.

Then walk to the bus stop or Grab/cab just outside.

Worth the 5 mins ride?

 

[lexmarq]

Yes, these are the alpha numeric parking spots

Thank you so much!!

 

[sbl2560]

Hi folks.

to use e-gates to enter JB, do I even need to perform the first-time registration? Have not used e-gate before, nor any form of registration. Thanks

No requirement to register for MACS 2.0 and submission of MDAC prior to entry is also not needed.

Went in and out on Sunday without any problems. However, my wife encountered problem during return. Tried a few e gates, before able to exit. This problem, is a hindrance when the queues for each gate is long.

Unlike previously, those whom have applied MACS 2.0, does have the advantage and priority during clearance. This benefit ceased to exist.

The Malaysians will also be perturbed with the longer queues for e gates.

 

[hwsstx]

It's an entrance directly facing the road and with the sign showing that it leads to the mall, should be able to see from the driveway already. Note that that being part of the loading bay, the doorway would be above street level, up a couple of steps.


Tell her it's waiting while queuing, cannot move from that corridor until the incoming train passengers have alighted and exited. Walk walk to SG immigration, long walk to JB immigration and customs clearance, then board. No photo taking on the platform otherwise tio officer scold coz already got signs around.

Coming back, queue for up to half an hour. Clear eGates, go down clear MY immigration, then the fun starts, like train to Busan coz many tend to rush to get a seat (for the FIVE mins ride). The queue waiting to board will be from 2 directions, but they'll be people just sitting around bochap just squeeze once the doors open.

Reach SG have to enter macam communal feeding station via an eGate. After immigration clearance, out another eGate and head to the customs clearance. Then walk walk to the lao kok kok lift to get to the ground floor otherwise walk down the stairs.

Then walk to the bus stop or Grab/cab just outside.

Worth the 5 mins ride?

Better to take bus, lesser waiting time & hence maybe faster to JB/SG...if no big jam at Causeway... especially now SG can use E-Gate.

Let's see how RTS is going to be organized, whether it is going to be better than taking bus.

 

[hwsstx]

More train coaches can ease congestion at Causeway, says MB https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/c...an-ease-congestion-at-causeway-says-onn-hafiz
Johor menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi says wider use of the QR code and increasing motorcycle lanes will also help.