{"id":9123,"date":"2023-05-26T08:00:26","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T00:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=9123"},"modified":"2025-02-12T10:11:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T02:11:40","slug":"road-trips-from-singapore-to-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/road-trips-from-singapore-to-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"Take a road trip from Singapore to Malaysia: Our fave spots in Terengganu, Penang, and Malacca for good food and fun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Making full use of <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/public-holidays-singapore-long-weekends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">long weekends<\/a> and taking a <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/short-weekend-getaways-from-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">short break from Singapore<\/a> is always a great idea. What\u2019s not so great is packing for airport security, trudging through airports and the possibility of hanging around waiting rooms because your flight is delayed. That&#8217;s why we love a good ol&#8217; adventure on the road! Time to go old-school travel and drive across the causeway for a road trip from Singapore to Malaysia.<\/p>\n<h2>But first! Some travel reminders<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Make sure you pack smart:<\/strong><br \/>\nPacking for a road trip is a lot more liberal. No liquid restrictions in small 100ml bottles! Still, that doesn\u2019t mean you won\u2019t look dodgy travelling to Malaysia with a trunk full of knives and assorted sharp objects. You do still have to make it through immigration\u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Be the hostess with the mostest:<\/strong><br \/>\nLoad up on snacks and water to keep you and your companions hydrated and the opposite of peckish. Although there\u2019ll be a lot of food stops in Malaysia you can make along the way\u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Immigration matters:<\/strong><br \/>\nDon\u2019t forget to fill in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ica.gov.sg\/enter-transit-depart\/entering-singapore\/sg-arrival-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">arrival card<\/a> within three days before your return to Singapore. You&#8217;ll need to present this at the checkpoint on your way home. Also, this might seem trivial, but when you&#8217;re crossing the border to Malaysia from Singapore, always make sure the immigration officers have stamped and inked your passport (and that it&#8217;s visible to the naked eye!). Otherwise, coming back to Singapore will be difficult. Believe us: we\u2019ve learned this the hard way.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 478px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/KDh0874OkrpdGP7sxq\/giphy.gif\" width=\"478\" height=\"268\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 478px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 478\/268;\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Giphy.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Put these destinations in Malaysia on your map\u2026<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Terengganu<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_274927\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-274927\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-274927 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/road-trip-singapore-malaysia-terengganu-crystal-mosque-mahmud-ahsan-unsplash-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"Road trip from Singapore to Malaysia travel | Crystal Mosque, Terengganu\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/road-trip-singapore-malaysia-terengganu-crystal-mosque-mahmud-ahsan-unsplash-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/road-trip-singapore-malaysia-terengganu-crystal-mosque-mahmud-ahsan-unsplash-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/road-trip-singapore-malaysia-terengganu-crystal-mosque-mahmud-ahsan-unsplash.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-274927\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Be sure to visit the Crystal Mosque when you&#8217;re in Terengganu. Photography: Mahmud Ahsan via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This Malaysian state may be a little further from others on this list, but that shouldn&#8217;t deter you from visiting it. Terengganu is known for traditional craftsmanship, such as batik art and wood carvings. It&#8217;s home to the <a href=\"https:\/\/museum.terengganu.gov.my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Terengganu State Museum<\/a>, which carries a vast collection of keris (asymmetrical Javanese daggers), royal regalia, and ancient artefacts. There&#8217;s also the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tti.com.my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Islamic Civilisation Park<\/a>, where you&#8217;ll be taken on a journey of Islam&#8217;s history through replicas of famous <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/mosques-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mosques<\/a>, monuments, and art. Don&#8217;t forget to check out the iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tti.com.my\/crystal-mosque\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Crystal Mosque<\/a> \u2013 it&#8217;s wholly made of steel, glass, and of course, crystals! If you need a break from the city, set aside a day or two and take it easy at Perhentian Islands.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Ipoh<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_271268\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-271268\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-271268 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Ipoh-Malaysia-_-short-weekend-getaway-from-singapore-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"Ipoh Malaysia | Road trip from Singapore to Malaysia\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Ipoh-Malaysia-_-short-weekend-getaway-from-singapore-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Ipoh-Malaysia-_-short-weekend-getaway-from-singapore-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Ipoh-Malaysia-_-short-weekend-getaway-from-singapore.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-271268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stop by Ipoh and explore its mural art trail! Photography: Mega Caesaria via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you love food, larger-than-life murals, and an old-world charm that&#8217;s hard to find within the concrete jungle of Singapore, this is the destination for you. First, tuck into delicious nosh at Ipoh&#8217;s street stalls! Think assam laksa and shredded chicken hor fun, washed down with a cup of fragrant Ipoh white coffee. Take the most Insta-worthy pics at the coolest <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/unique-hdb-blocks-designs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">murals<\/a> along Ipoh&#8217;s mural art trail, or explore its quirky museums and cave temples. It&#8217;s a good six-hour drive from Singapore, but you can stop by <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-cafes-in-johor-bahru-malaysia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Johor Bahru<\/a>, Malacca and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kuala-lumpur-travel-guide-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kuala Lumpur<\/a> to do some shopping and sightseeing in between.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Muar<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_251577\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-251577\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-251577 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/07\/roadtrips-from-singapore-to-malaysia-Muar-Xiuyuan-Koh-via-Unsplash-900x642.png\" alt=\"roadtrips from singapore to malaysia travel | Muar | Xiuyuan Koh via Unsplash\" width=\"900\" height=\"642\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/07\/roadtrips-from-singapore-to-malaysia-Muar-Xiuyuan-Koh-via-Unsplash-900x642.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/07\/roadtrips-from-singapore-to-malaysia-Muar-Xiuyuan-Koh-via-Unsplash-768x548.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/07\/roadtrips-from-singapore-to-malaysia-Muar-Xiuyuan-Koh-via-Unsplash.png 1012w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/642;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-251577\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Book accommodation near the Muar River to catch these gorgeous sunset views. Photography: Xiuyuan Koh via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This area of Malaysia holds many hidden gems that&#8217;ll surprise you. If you&#8217;ve already conquered all of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/hiking-in-singapore-trekking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hiking trails<\/a> in Singapore, take things up a notch with the gorgeous ones in Muar. It&#8217;s also a stone&#8217;s throw away from some breathtaking waterfalls \u2013 check out the Lembing Rainbow Waterfall, which casts stunning rainbows in the sky in the early mornings. If you&#8217;ve got kids in tow, consider taking them to the Donhu Jurassic Garden. It&#8217;s no Jurassic Park, but it has plenty of cool, realistic dinosaur sculptures scattered across its grounds (and entrance is free)! Book accommodation near the Muar River for charming <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/where-to-watch-the-sunrise-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sunset<\/a> views in the evening.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Malacca<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_161192\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-161192\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-161192 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/03\/sin-see-tai-malacca.jpg\" alt=\"Road trip from Singapore to Malaysia travel | Malacca\" width=\"930\" height=\"551\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/03\/sin-see-tai-malacca.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/03\/sin-see-tai-malacca.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/03\/sin-see-tai-malacca.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/551;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-161192\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cafes like this one are aplenty in quaint old Malacca. Photography: Chunyi Kwek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This sleepy colonial town is a gem with lively laneways and heritage buildings waiting to be discovered. The best way to get around? By foot! A little like Singapore, Malacca is a small coastal town rich in heritage and culture. A four- to five-hour road trip from Singapore, Malacca\u2019s a great place if you\u2019re looking for a quick respite from city life. Stay in or near the Jonker River to immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle. While in Malacca, you must try the chicken rice balls (and that\u2019s just the tip of the iceberg!).<\/p>\n<h3>5. Kuala Lumpur<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_251586\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-251586\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-251586 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/07\/singapore-to-malaysia-travel-kuala-lumpur-900x643.png\" alt=\"singapore to malaysia travel | kuala lumpur\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/07\/singapore-to-malaysia-travel-kuala-lumpur-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/07\/singapore-to-malaysia-travel-kuala-lumpur-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/07\/singapore-to-malaysia-travel-kuala-lumpur.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-251586\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We&#8217;ll never tire of city life. Photography: Wengang Zhai via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you need to be near a swish mall, nice restaurants and tall buildings, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kuala-lumpur-travel-guide-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kuala Lumpur<\/a> is the city across the causeway for you. A drive from Singapore will take you five to six hours, but brace yourself for the traffic in KL when you arrive. It\u2019ll be worth it when you hit the food havens of Jalan Alor (get those roasted chicken wings!) and Petaling Street. Next, shop up a storm from Bangsar to Bukit Bintang, and check in to a snazzy hotel like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/kulal-aloft-kuala-lumpur-sentral\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Aloft KL Central<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaos-hotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chaos Hotel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/else-retreats-kl-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Else Retreats<\/a>, or the rustic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sekeping.com\/backlane\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sekeping Backlane<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Cameron Highlands<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_161191\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-161191\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-161191 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_626270618-dcopy.jpg\" alt=\"road trip from Singapore to Malaysia travel | Cameron Highlands\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_626270618-dcopy.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_626270618-dcopy.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_626270618-dcopy.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-161191\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tea plantations in Malaysia are plentiful!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hills and greenery for miles, fresh clean air, chilly weather\u2026 you don\u2019t have to go so far. Cameron Highlands is just a road trip away! Go strawberry-picking, stroll through eucalyptus trees, check out tea plantations, and generally take it slow because there\u2019s always time for tea in Cameron Highlands. Check into Tudor-style resort on the hill, <a href=\"https:\/\/lakehouse-cameron.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Lakehouse<\/a>, or the French chateau-inspired <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cameronhighlandsresort.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cameron Highlands Resort<\/a> for that true away-from-the-city vibe.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Penang<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_161187\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-161187\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-161187 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/03\/30954538920_9ebd3685ac_k.jpg\" alt=\"road trip from Singapore to Malaysia travel | Penang\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/03\/30954538920_9ebd3685ac_k.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/03\/30954538920_9ebd3685ac_k.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/03\/30954538920_9ebd3685ac_k.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-161187\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lots of murals to check out in the laneways of George Town, Penang. Photography: Louis Bavent via Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Listed as a Unesco World Cultural Heritage Site in 2008, the island of Penang has no shortage of cultural sights and natural scenery. With soft, sandy beaches and great food all around, Penang is also known for its vibrant street art. The quaint nooks and crannies of Georgetown and the Tropical Spice Garden \u2013 the only spice garden in South East Asia \u2013 as well as Penang\u2019s many flea and night markets, are must-sees for visitors. Stay in a cosy <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-bed-and-breakfasts-in-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B&amp;B<\/a> for an authentic Penang experience.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Johor Bahru<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_251336\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-251336\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-251336 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/08\/cafes-in-johor-bahru-best-cafes-in-jb-The-Replacement-Lodge-Kitchen-via-Facebook-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"road trip from singapore to malaysia travel | The Replacement - Lodge &amp; Kitchen via Facebook\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/08\/cafes-in-johor-bahru-best-cafes-in-jb-The-Replacement-Lodge-Kitchen-via-Facebook-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/08\/cafes-in-johor-bahru-best-cafes-in-jb-The-Replacement-Lodge-Kitchen-via-Facebook-1400x1000.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/08\/cafes-in-johor-bahru-best-cafes-in-jb-The-Replacement-Lodge-Kitchen-via-Facebook-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/08\/cafes-in-johor-bahru-best-cafes-in-jb-The-Replacement-Lodge-Kitchen-via-Facebook-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/08\/cafes-in-johor-bahru-best-cafes-in-jb-The-Replacement-Lodge-Kitchen-via-Facebook.jpg 1596w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-251336\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: The Replacement &#8211; Lodge &amp; Kitchen via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Enough with the day trips to JB! Technically a drive (not a road trip) away, it&#8217;s about time you check in to a fab hotel for a weekend and explore the capital of Johor\u2019s cafes, night markets, heritage shops and more. It\u2019s no secret: JB\u2019s our favourite place to pop over for <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-cafes-in-johor-bahru-malaysia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cool little cafes<\/a>, authentic Malaysian street fare and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/premium-outlet-shopping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shopping at those designer outlets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Add these destinations to your travel itinerary, and get to road tripping in Malaysia!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Making full use of long weekends and taking a short break from Singapore is always a great idea. 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