One of Johor Bahru’s biggest draws is sentimentality. Our goal goals may be hunting cheap-and-good foods and treatments, but the passion for a simpler, happier past still buzzes in the psyche. The older child Malaysia second door is a window into” the way we were,” which is a gift for Singaporeans.
Although this fundamental border town of several museums has no such thing as a Melaka-level conservation push, there are still plenty of physical and political space available.
In the absence of museums, kopitiams ( literally” coffee shops” in a Malay-Hokkien mashup ) are the preserves of the good ol ‘ days. Many, aware of their role, proudly proffer their credentials with murals, curios and” About Us” webpages ( particularly the new wave of Nanyang kopitiams celebrating our heritage ).
We’ve rated 12 renowned heritage kopitiams on four conditions. The second two, “kopi” and “food”, are clear. The interior and the surrounding region are both described as” Atmosphere” and are described as comfortable and clean. Finally, we’re going with” ahpek-ticity”, a nod to ah peks ( literally “old uncle” in Hokkien ), which , refers to gritty authenticity, whether there are genuine old artefacts and if old-timers still frequent the shop.