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Johor Baru
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Johor Baru (jōhôr` bär`, jə–) or Johor Baharu (jōhôr` bəhär`, jə–), city (1991 pop. 561,071), capital of Johor Johor or Johore , state (1991 pop. 2,074,297), 7,360 sq mi (19,062 sq km), at the southern extremity of the Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, opposite Singapore. It is largely covered with rain forests and swamps.
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, Malaysia, S Malay Peninsula, opposite Singapore. The city is connected with Singapore by a stone causeway across the narrow Johore Strait. It is a trade center for rubber and tropical produce. The seat of the sultan of Johor is in Johor Baru; his residence, Bakit Serene, contains priceless art treasures. The population of the city is mainly Chinese.


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BAHRAIN trounced Thailand 80-60 yesterday to claim their second win in as many games in placement group three of the Fiba Asia Under-16 Championship in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, reports PATRICK SALOMON.
First Indian duo to make it to Super Series finals THE mixed doubles combine of Velliavetil Diju and Jwala Gutta created history when it qualified for the year- ending Super Series badminton championships to be held in Johor Bahru in Malaysia from December 2 to 6.
He will battle with the 100 competitors from around the world in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, between November 25 and 29.
 
 
 
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