Kluang is a small town that’s set right within the Johor’s centre. The name Kluang derives from the Malay word ‘keluang’ which implies a sort of fruit bat or rather a sort of bat . which used to be plentiful in the district decades ago.
It is founded in year 1915 to be served as the administrative capital of Johor during the golden days, where almost all main railway line passes through it due to the quick development. That railway line separate the town with other parts of Kluang, and it is used to be the only way to reach the town.
So, whenever a train is approaching, the crossing is closed and all the vehicles had to wait for the train to pass. The gate used to be manually operated, but now it is done mechanically.
Kluang town lies in an area of undulating hills. The highest point fot Gunung Lambak, is a 510m tall mountain In the western part of the district lies the Gunung Belumut Recreational Forest.
However, Kluang is landlocked and has no seafront.
Over the 20th century, Kluang’s economy transitioned from rubber to palm oil and now has some of Malaysia’s largest organic farms such as Zenxin Farm, UK Agro Farm and Kahang Organic Rice farm. The town is surrounded by farming districts, some of which have established eco resorts and tours too.
Top 9 Kluang Attraction
- Kluang Rail Coffee
- Kluang Coffee Powder Factory
- Zenxin Organic Park
- UK Farm
- Kahang Organic Rice Farm (KOREF)
- Gunung Lambak
- Gunung Belumut
- Kluang Street Art
- Kluang Mall
1. Kluang Rail Coffee
One Of The Must Go Coffee Shop In Klunag . Opened by the Lim family in the 1930s, Kluang Rail Coffee now has branches across Malaysia under the Kluang Station franchise.
Proudly to say, Kluang Rail Coffee could probably the best kopitiam in Southern Malaysia that was passed down for four generations after the original Lim started the kopitiam.
Located strategically at the local railway station, Kluang Rail Coffee has been around since 1938. It was a pit stop for travelers arriving in Kluang and the railway canteen is one of the town’s famous landmark.
Although there are branches of outlets of Kluang Rail Coffee available all around Malaysia, but the toast served at the Kluang Station outlets pales in comparison to the real thing. If you get a chance, go to Kluang and experience this yourself.
The toasts that they serve there care the ‘real’ toasts of the town, and they might be out of stock before lunch time. The kopitiam offer three types of bread to be chosen from; wholemeal, white bread and buns.One bite of the charcoal roasted toast and you’ll be hooked. When it comes to toast, Kluang Rail Coffee is in a league of their own and even their younger incarnations can’t beat.
Unlike the typical ordinary plain bun that we eat everyday, Kluag Rail Coffee’s buns have more softer texture. It is fluffy on the inside and charred on the outside, making it a great combination with any kind of spread. Usually, these buns are paired with creamy blocks of Cowhead butter and homemade kaya (coconut jam) and Nasi Lemak . This heavenly combination is known as Roti Kahwin (married bread) in order to describe a staple Malaysia breakfast sandwich that is a wonderful marriage of kaya and butter spread on top of the toast/bun.
The setting of Kluang Railway Station Coffee still pretty much looks the same with the old tables and fan from year 1930. If you happen to drop by Kluang, it is a must for you to drop by the station to have a meal.
But if you are taking the train to Kuala Lumpur and it stops in Kluang, you may not enough time to sit down and enjoy their delicious food, but you still can pack some coffee and Bread.
Remember, the train only stops for a minute.
Additional Information:
Address: 20 & 21, 1st Floor & Ground Floor, Jalan Tasik 1, Pusat Perniagaan Tasik, 86000 Kluang, Johor
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday (7am-10pm), Closed on Thursday
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2. Kluang Coffee Powder Factory
No exploration in Kluang would be completed without a visit to the Kluang Coffee Powder Factory.
Established since year 1966 in Jalan Mersing but reallocated to its current site at Jalan Besar, Kluang Coffee powder factory still continuing to produce all of their coffee powder products by using the most traditional way. The original name of this coffee is very interesting, where it is named as Television Coffee back in year 1960 as televisions are expensive for a normal family to own.
The founder, Mr. Goh Tong Tor intended to use television as its branding and he produces high quality coffee that can be seen in every household, bringing every family members closer together with a good cup of coffee. Later on, Kluang Coffee get its another nickname of ‘Sultan Coffee’ after getting approval and delivered to the Sultan Iskandar’s Palace to be consumed during every meetings.
To understand the hype, you need to visit the factory. Coffee powder made from Arabica, Liberica and Robusta coffee beans, Kluang Coffee is undoubtedly the best in Kluang.
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Kluang Coffee Powder Factory making it the most preferable choice of coffee by every locals and tourists. Some of their well-known coffee that you can buy in Kluang Coffee Powder Factory are the Pure Coffee Series, the Black Coffee Series and the Black Coffee (2 in 1 Series).
The owner of the coffee powder factory is generously enough to let every of their customers who are interested to have a day visit to view the whole process of producing, packaging and distributing their coffee powder products.
While touring the factory, the aroma of fresh coffee beans will undoubtedly tempt you to have a cup of coffee. After the tour, you may can also buy the coffee straight from the factory as souvenir and lastly, it is your time to discover the secret behind good steaming hot cup of coffee.
Additional Information:
Address: 76, Jalan Besar, Kampung Yap Tau Sah, 86000 Kluang, Johor
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday (8am-5pm), Saturday (8am-2pm), Closed on Sunday
Contact: +607-773 1943
Website: http://kluangcoffee.com.my/
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3. Zenxin Organic Park
This 100-arce farm is Malaysia’s 1st organic farm opened to public that’s developed by Zenxin Agri-Organic Food, a number one producer of organic product for each academic and recreation price.
Here, in Zenxin Organic farm,visitors will pay their vacation by change of integrity a radio-controlled tour, athletics round the farm, strolling in garden or in-sighting a mushroom house.
Do drop by the pets area to cuddle with cute and adorable animals also. This do create a valuable opportunity for young children to get close to the nature and play with the animals where they missed out in the city life.
The main attraction of the farm would be their “Be associate organic farmer” program, educating folks with correct means of organic farming.
There would be four farm tours scheduled throughout the day, bringing the visitors visiting the greenhouses and variety of farms available there.
Types of fruit farms do include the mulberry farm, dragon fruit farm and the vegetable farm and we are sure that all of the visitors would be amazed with the huge area of Zenxin Organic Farm’s vegetable farm once they step their first step into it. This entire organic farm is covered with green leafy vegetables and translucent greenhouses lining along the farm path.
Not only that, similar to a mini zoo, Zenxin Organic Farm’s Pet Area provide a place for young children and pet lovers to get close to the animals. Animals such as ducks, chickens and rabbits could be found here and there would be feeding session where visitors are allowed to enjoy feeding them too.
Beides that, the farm also offer EM Mudballs Shapping program aiming to enable all visitors to land their hands on helping in water purifying program, from the preparation of EM mudballs to the throwing of the mudballs into ‘dirty’ water bodies to purify the water and remove any sludge and slime deposits.
Visitors should not miss out the Mushroom House at Zenxin Organic Farm which is a house for every single mushroom spores are mixed with rice bran and sawdust to sprout.
With an affordable ticket price ( RM15 for an adults ticket and RM12 for a child ticket)
Additional Information:
Location: Plot 47A & 47B, Batu 9, Jalan Batu Pahat, 86000 Kluang, Johor.
Contact: +607-759 5196 / +6019-773 8985
Fax: +607-759 5193
Email: zenxinorganicpark@gmail.com
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4. UK Farm
There are various of activities that you could try out once reaching UK Farm Kluang, without too much walking as there is mini bus tour service offered which enable quick touring around the farm. If the mini bus tour seems normal for you, you may take the horse carts service too.UK Farm Kluang also offer affordable and fun farm tour to their visitors too. Every of these UK Farm tour packages are guided by their experienced and knowledgeable guide to make a visit to the farm’s feedstock processing factory, sheep pens, goat milk processing center, Ostrich Park, fruit farm, nursery, mushroom and vegetable farm.
The farm is widely known as the largest sheep and goat farm, hence the main attraction that every visitor must visit would be their goats and sheep. Here, visitors do not have to travel so far to New Zealand just to see herd of sheep and goat grazing in the field meadow as they can see it here in Johor! Spectacular shows where the farm dogs tried to gather these goats and sheep back to their pen during the time scheduled (10:00am, 1:00pmand 4:00pm).
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Not only that, visitors can grab this opportunity to step into the goat shelter to feed and pet them too. This activity is for everyone, especially young children as it is an educating experience. For the energetic one, there are fun and more strenuous group activity like catching a sheep in three minutes. This activity allows three participants to participate and the winner will get a secret present from the organizer.
Even more amazing, grab the opportunity to visit their Jakun Village to explore a different culture of Orang Asli ethnic with their uniquely designed houses and utensils that are 100% handmade. During the visit, visitors are able to view their blowpipe (Temiang) performances, hunting traps made and interesting little tree houses named Kerkendeng. A small souvenir would be received too upon the visit to Jakun Village.
Besides that, visitors can experience the joy of petting and feeding ostriches at the farm’s ostrich farm, where the largest flightless birds are kept. All that walking, feeding and petting animals will make everyone hungry right? Head over to the fruit farm to pluck some fruits and learn more details about the fruits and trees, and get rewarded with something sweet.
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Aside from fruits and herbs, try to visit another interesting food farm- mushroom and vegetables to get deeper knowledge on mushroom growing. Upon arriving to the farm house, visitors would be guided by an experienced and knowledgeable tour guide of UK Farm in learning the planting and harvesting process throughout the visit.
Additional Information:
Address: Projek Pertanian Moden Kluang,, KM13 Jalan Batu Pahat, Kluang, 8, 86000 Kluang, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: +607-759 7555
Operation Hours: Daily, 9:00am-6:00pm
UK Farm Kluang Entrance Fee: RM47.70/adult & RM37.10/Child
Email: info@ukfarm.com.my
Website: http://www.ukfarm.com.my/
5. Kahang Organic Rice Farm (KOREF)
KOREF, an acronym of Kahang Organic Rice Farm is one of the eco-farm located in Johor, Malaysia. This over 260 arches of land farm is sort of common recently thanks to its picturesque village scenery and delightful floating chalets, which offer an excellent getaway from busy town life and restitution the childhood reminiscences.
This farm offers a peaceful village atmosphere and bustling wild life. Visitors are able to see a lot of fish ponds, paddy fields, fruit farms or fruit estates and lively animals all over the village. It is totally a different world compared to the hustle and bustle Singapore.
An experience of rice harvesting during the rice harvesting session is a must whenever you spend your precious holiday at Kahang Organic Rice Eco Farm. Well, honest to say, paddy harvesting is not an easy job to be done as walking in the clayey mud do require some skills to avoid being stuck or falls down onto it. This activity does offer a chance to educate young children not to waste food and tells them to appreciate every farmers’ work with an endless heart. Besides, experiences such as rice seedling transplant and winnow could be try out also, if you are lucky enough to meet their seedling and winnowing session.
Anther interesting thing to be tried out while visiting Kahang Organic Rice Farm (KOREF) would be staying in a floating chalet. These floating chalets are built of red wood and each of them has their own unique exterior designs with colorful paintings.
Located just right above the lake, this floating chalet could be an ideal accommodation for family trip and friends gathering if would like to try out something new. Fishing would be allowed but guests are reminded not to pollute the water in order to keep the environment clean.
During the stay, visitors are allowed to relax and indulge themselves in the slow and peaceful village lifestyle by enjoying several common ‘village activities’ such as fish catching, jungle trekking, paddy harvesting, animal petting and bamboo rafting.
These activities could provide nice experience to get close to the nature environment too. During the night, visitors are welcomed to join the fireflies boat trip along Sungai Tambang which takes eventually 30 minutes to one hour to watch and surrounded by numerous dazzling fireflies which looks like bright glowing stars in the dark sky. Sometimes, Kong Ming Lantern releasing would be available if visitors are lucky enough.
Not only that, Kahang Organic Rice Farm (KOREF)’s trip would be more amazing by joining the visit to the friendly and welcoming Orang Asli Village. There would be a lot of tree house built on the tree and visitors are able to spot them easily upon reaching the village.
Additional Information:
Location: Km 42, Jalan Kluang Kg. Sri Lukut, Kluang,, 86700 Kahang, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: +60 7-771 3431
Operation Hours: 9:00AM – 6:00PM
Email: koref.tamps@gmail.com
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6. Gunung Lambak
Wonder for a recreational spot while enjoying your holiday in Kluang? Then you should head to the Gunung Lambak also call Mount Lambak , which is a small but magnificent mountain in Kluang that offer great hiking experiences to every adventurous hikers. Gunung Lambak is situated at an elevation of 510m above the sea level. From Kluang, the distance of Gunung Lambak is around 2km. Its hiking route is not too tough as hikers can just navigate the mountain by using the pathways and wooden bridges as a guide too.
From the foothill, visitors are provided with three different types of trekking paths to hike to the top of Gunung Lambak. Each of these trekking paths have different steepness and climbing difficulties so it is recommended that hikers should choose their trekking path according to their fitness level. Not forgot to mention that this mountain has two peaks, the higher one can be reached in approximately two hours while the shorter peak can be reached in less than one hour.
Besides just enjoying the great green environment view in the mountain, visitors can also visit the Gunung Lambak Water Park for a dip in the pools that is quite refreshing under a hot day. The recreational water park is a great place to have picnic also, since there are resting sheds, benches and toilets built nearby.
Also, remember to bring along your survival kit as well as hiking or camping equipment if you would like to have an overnight stay there, since camping in Gunung Lambak’s recreational forest is a great option for those who like to get close to nature. And you may choose to stay in their chalets available on the top of Gunung Lambak.
Gunung Lambak is usually crowded on weekends and public holidays, but do join for the fun.
Additional Information:
Address: Unnamed Road, Kampung Dato Abdul Rahman Yassin, 86000 Kluang, Johor
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday (9am-7pm)
7. Gunung Belumut
Need an Outdoor activiti in Kluang? Gunung Belumut, which translates literally as mossy mountain in English, is said to have gotten its name from the prevalence of mossy and slippery rocks in the area. At the height of over 1010 feet above sea level, it is the third highest mountain in the state after Gunung Ledang, also known as Mt. Ophir (1276m) and Gunung Besar (1035m).
Located about 30 kilometres away from Kluang Town, the mountain sits inside a forest reserve near Felda Ulu Dengar, is a well known trekking and camping destination to locals around the area and surrounding districts. The climb to its summit would required four to six hours for an average climber and the return to the foot using the similar route would takes three to four hours.
Before reaching the summit of Gunung Belumut, climbers will first pass by a ‘false summit’, where overnight camping is possible under fair weather conditions. From the ‘false summit’, there is another half-an-hour’s trek to the summit would be needed.
Upon arriving at its summit, hikers can see a huge boulder named the Crown Rock sitting there. The boulder got its name because it looks like a giant crown.
Additional Information:
Address: Felda Ulu Dengar, Kluang, Johor Darul Ta’zim.
Contact: +607-266 7433 / +607-772 5944
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8. Kluang Street Art
Murals and street art are now making its way down south to the small and quiet town of Kluang in Johor, beside Penang and Petaling Jaya. Here, you might be surprised with a total of 24 murals were painted on the 100-meter long alley behind the iconic Jalan Teo Siew Khor.
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There is always an interesting story behind street art and most of the paintings based on popular attractions in the city, including the train and the coffee cup (Kopi Kluang). Now you can pay Kluang, Johor a visit to admire and of course pose with these art murals, just look for great phone and camera vouchers to make your captures even more social media worthy.
Wonderfully, even the local artists are willing to show cast their talent at this old and gritty alley of Kluang’s downtown with their drawing talents in conjunction with the ‘Kluang Kreatif 1020’.
The name ‘Kluang Kreatif 1020’ was selected to pay homage to Kluang’s founding year of 1910, pointing out all the advancement till future year 2020.
The event also gives locals a glimpse into the hard work and creativity needed to paint a mural. Painting a mural is not an easy task as it may take up to 8 hours to complete, depending on its size and also difficulty. Not forgetting the unpredictable weather condition too.
Additional Information:
Address: Jalan Dato Teoh Siew Khor, 86000, Kluang, Johor
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday (24 hours)
9. Kluang Mall
Also, do not forget to have a shopping experience in Kluang Mall whenever you are having a visit to Kluang.
Developed and managed by Tenaga Nusantara Sdn Bhd, a related company of Majupadu Development Sdn Bhd, the leading commercial and residential developer in Kluang, Johor, Kluang Mall features over 160 specialty retail shops offering a quality retail and leisure experience to all of their shoppers. With over 348,116 sq ft of retail space and 850 car park bays, Kluang Mall provides the platform of choice for shoppers and retailers in the Kluang district.
If you are searching for some fun group activities, you may head to the Ampang SuperBowl, which is the mall’s indoor bowling centre. For grocery shopping, look no further than the Pacific Hypermarket and Department Stores where they offer numerous amount of goods that you need with an affordable price. Not only that, Kluang Mall also own various branded clothing outlets such as Uniqlo, H&M, Fabiano Ricco, Brands Outlet, Cotton On and much more that might satisfy every shopaholics’ shopping need.
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Things To Do In Kluang Mall:
- Grocery Shopping ( Pacific Hypermarket and Department Stores )
- Branded Outlets Shopping (Uniqlo, H&M, Fabiano Ricco…)
- Bowling Game (Ampang Superbowl)
- Watch Movies (MBO Cinema)
- Karaoke Singing (Song Box)
- Handphone Accessories Purchasing (IG Mobile)
- Mobile Line Service (Maxis, Umobile)
- Foot Reflexology (Happii Feet)
- Face Care, Hair Do and Manicure (Beauty Secret)
- Food Hunting (Sakae Sushi, Starbucks, The Coffee Bean…)
Additional Information:
Address: Jalan Rambutan, Taman Suria, 86000 Kluang, Johor
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday (10am-10pm)
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