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Portrait of three lions (one female and two males) of a pride, all resting at morning time. Taken in Maasai Mara, southwest Kenya.
U Sentral Masai, Masai, Pasir Gudang, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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Masai

Johor, Malaysia · Asia

About Masai

Masai works well as a base: 10 minutes from Pasir Gudang, 14km from Singapore Zoo.

Masai is in Johor, Malaysia, with about 140,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Pasir Gudang, about 4 km away.

Masai is an area in Pasir Gudang, Johor Bahru District, Johor, Malaysia, and is the oldest neighbourhood of the city of Johor Bahru. It is located 25 km (15.53 mi) from the Johor Bahru city centre. Masai is located on Jalan Masai Lama (Johor state route J10) which leads to Kong Kong, a fishing village along Johor

Read more River. It is also accessible via the Pasir Gudang Highway. Many pre-war buildings are still well preserved. Masai, like many of the towns in the Johor Bahru district, catered to the rural population of farmers and rubber plantation workers throughout the early and mid 20th century.

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What is there to see near Masai?

Within an hour or so of Masai: Singapore Zoo (14 km), Jewel Changi Airport (19 km), Little India (21 km), Singapore Botanic Gardens (21 km).

Where is Masai?

Masai is in Johor, Malaysia, about 4 km from Pasir Gudang.

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Quick Information

Population
141,730
Continent
Asia
Country
Malaysia
Region
Johor
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
1.4907, 103.8788

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malaysia

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
994
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Masai

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Singapore Zoo

Award-winning tropical zoo using open-concept enclosures set within a lush rainforest environment.

14 km · about 25 min drive

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Jewel Changi Airport

A stunning nature-themed entertainment complex at Singapore's airport featuring the world's tallest indoor waterfall, the Rain Vortex.

19 km · about 20 min drive

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Little India

Singapore's most colorful and aromatic neighborhood with Hindu temples, spice shops, flower garlands, and authentic South Indian cuisine.

21 km · about 25 min drive

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Singapore Botanic Gardens

A UNESCO World Heritage tropical garden featuring the National Orchid Garden with over 1,000 species and hybrids of orchids.

21 km · about 25 min drive

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National Gallery Singapore

Southeast Asia's largest visual arts institution, housed in two beautifully restored national monuments.

22 km · about 25 min drive

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Marina Bay Street Circuit

Formula 1's original night race venue, a demanding street circuit lit up against Singapore's spectacular skyline.

22 km · about 25 min drive

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Gardens by the Bay

A futuristic nature park with colossal Supertree structures, a cloud forest dome, and a flower dome showcasing plants from around the world.

23 km · about 25 min drive

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Singapore Chinatown

A vibrant district blending traditional Chinese temples, heritage shophouses, bustling hawker centers, and modern bars along Pagoda Street.

23 km · about 25 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Masai.

Bandar Seri Alam

🇲🇾 Malaysia

2 km awayPop. 220,000

Kampung Pasir Gudang Baru

🇲🇾 Malaysia

2 km awayPop. 145,639

Pasir Gudang

🇲🇾 Malaysia

4 km awayPop. 534,659

Taman Scientex

🇲🇾 Malaysia

5 km awayPop. 30,000

Taman Permas Jaya

🇲🇾 Malaysia

7 km awayPop. 45,000

Sembawang Estate

🇸🇬 Singapore

7 km awayPop. 110,090

Pelentong

🇲🇾 Malaysia

7 km awayPop. 583,640

Sungai Simpang

🇸🇬 Singapore

8 km awayPop. 20,000

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