Malaysia’s top 5 golf courses near Singapore

Golf is on the upswing in Malaysia. With more than 200 golf courses, the Southeast Asian country has something for golfers of all ages, from top golf tournaments to luxurious golf beach resorts.

One of the most popular golfing areas in Malaysia is Johor, home to the most golf courses in the nation.

Malaysia’s second-most populous state, Johor lies across Johor Strait from Singapore.

Many of Johor’s courses can be found in and around Johor Bahru, the state capital and Malaysia’s second-largest city. Johor Bahru lies about 300 kilometres southeast of Kuala Lumpur.

The Johor–Singapore Causeway and the Malaysia–Singapore Second Link connect Johor and Singapore, so it’s easy to travel back and forth if you crave some cross-border golfing action.

You can read more about the Malaysia-Singapore golf connection in my Travel Wire Asia article, titled, "Malaysia’s top 5 golf courses near Singapore."

If you enjoyed this article and would like to find out more about travelling to Malaysia, please visit the Tourism Malaysia website.

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7 most exotic species to dive with in Malaysia

Malaysia is one of Asia’s top diving destinations, and is home to some of the world's most exotic marine life. Because Malaysia lies near the equator, the water temperatures stay about 26 to 30 C year-round. And those warm waters teem with biodiversity, including whale sharks, the largest fish in the world.

One of your best bets for some whale shark action is Lankayan Island, a small coral island in the Sulu Sea off Malaysian Borneo. You’re most likely to see whale sharks there from March to May.

There are, of course, plenty of other fish in the seas around Malaysia, as I discovered in my Travel Wire Asia article titled, "7 most exotic species to dive with in Malaysia." 

If you enjoyed this article and would like to find out more about travelling to Malaysia, please visit the Tourism Malaysia website.

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Malaysia’s top 5 golf beach resorts

With its white sand beaches, turquoise waters and emerald green rain forests, Malaysia is a golfer’s paradise. The Southeast Asian country has more than 200 golf courses, including ones designed by golf legends like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Greg Norman.

One way to make the most of your Malaysian vacation is to stay at a golf beach resort. These resorts feature luxurious accommodations, fine dining, and beautiful golf courses.

Malaysia's golf beach resorts also provide a host of activities to keep your family entertained, such as archery, bird watching, fishing, spa treatments, tennis, and water sports.

In a recent article I wrote for Travel Wire Asia, I took a look at Malaysia’s top 5 golf beach resorts.

You can also read my wife's Japanese translation of the article, titled, "マレーシアのゴルフビーチリゾート、ベスト5."

This article was part of a publication for Tourism Malaysia. If you enjoyed this article and would like to find out more about travelling to Malaysia, please visit the Tourism Malaysia website.

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