Jewels in Johor's landscape

JOHOR BARU: THERE are numerous pre-war buildings in the state's capital city and each has an interesting history behind it.

Johor is made up of 10 districts which include Johor Baru, Batu Pahat, Kluang, Kulaijaya, Muar, Kota Tinggi, Segamat, Pontian, Ledang and Mersing.

Johor residents often refer to the state's capital city Johor Baru, as "bandar".

Historians tell us that the Johor Sultanate ruled over Johor, which was then known as Jauhar, since the 14th century.

Johor originated from the Arabic word jauhar, which meant gem or jewel.

Johor Baru was then known as Tanjung Puteri, or the Princess's Cape.

Johor Baru survived and succeeded even during the British colonialism in 1914 and the Japanese occupation in 1942.

Johor is also known for its people who are multicultural, with different beliefs, and religions, but work as a unit, otherwise known as Bangsa Johor.

Evidence of this unity is the houses of worship in the capital city.

One of the most unique and beautiful houses of worship is the Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, which was constructed between 1892 and 1900.

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Jewels in Johor's landscape