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Get to UTM-HOWTO
This document is to those who have no experienced what so ever about
Johor Bahru (Jay Bee) and UTM.
- By Bus
- From Larkin Bus Station - take any bus to Skudai, i.e.
Pontian Bus (no. 3) or Air Hitam or Senai, the price is
about RM 1.90. Just say to the driver, "Batu Sepuluh
Skudai". Stop the bus when seeing Skudai Parade
shopping complex. The wait for a bus to Taman Universiti
(214). From Taman Universiti, Skudai you have to rent a
taxi to UTM.
- From Johor Bahru - wait in front of Kompleks Tun
Abdul Razak (known as Komtar) for bus no. 214. Pay about
RM 2.00 to get to UTM. The ride will take about 20
minutes. Taman Ungku Aminah fly over has solved major
traffic problem in JB, now traffic jam has eased.
Unless, of course, if accident occurs.
- From KL - just sit tight until you reach Larkin bus station.
Then read Subsection 1.1.
- From Senai Airport - take the bus to JB, then tell the
driver to drop you at Batu Sepuluh Skudai, then read
Subsection 1.1.
- From Pontian - same as 1.4.
- From anywhere else - ask people.
- There is a bus stop at Taman Sri Putri. You can buy
ticket from there to go any where in Malaysia Peninsula.
- By Plane
- If you landed at Changi, Singapore - take a taxi to
drive you to JB. Then take another taxi to drive you to
UTM. Price around RM20.00. But if it is more, then most
probably you were cheated.
- If from KLIA - then read 1.4.
- By Car/Motorcycle/Lorry/Truck/Tricycle
- just follow the sign board. If it is still too difficult for
you. From the Plus HighWay, exit at Skudai, go straight south until
reaching a signboard to UTM/Pontian. Then turn right and simply follow
the signboard. Don't drive too fast or you will miss the junction.
see map here
- If you see the main gateway of UTM, it means you are successful else
ask local people.
- Map - is sold in any bookstore.
- JB - Johor Bahru, Capital of Johor
- UTM - Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
**: The bus price may change depending on what the cabinet decides.
**: Don't forget to prepare adequate amount of coins for the buses.
Don't be afraid to ask, most non-driving Malaysian are
friendly
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