Pengerang is an area at the southeastern tip of Johor, to the south of Desaru. The name is usually used to cover the dock and immigration post at Pengerang, the village of Kampong Pengelih and the town of Sungai Rengit.
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Getting there from Singapore:
Bumboats shuttle from Singapore's Changi Point Ferry Terminal to Pengerang from 7 AM in the morning to 7 PM in the evening, operating on a first-come-first-served basis: once 12 people show up, the boat leaves. The journey takes about an hour and costs S$9/person, plus S$2 for a bike. The last boats back leave by 4 PM.
If you miss the last bumboat, you can also take the Sebana Cove www.sebanacove.com/ferry_service.htm ferry back to Singapore (4/5 services daily, last departure at 9 PM), but this is much more expensive (S$38 one-way) and you'll need to arrange a taxi to take you to Sebana Cove first.
By Car: Sungai Rengit is around 35 km south of Desaru, or 120 km from Johor Bahru. The distance from JB will decrease considerably once the Johor-Desaru Expressway opens.
Getting Around Pengeran
Taxis shuttle between the Pengerang dock and Sungai Rengit for RM 6/person (shared) or RM 20/car (charter).
Bicycles can be rented in Sungai Rengit, or you can rent one at Changi and bring it with you.
Attraction
Bumboats shuttle from Singapore's Changi Point Ferry Terminal to Pengerang from 7 AM in the morning to 7 PM in the evening, operating on a first-come-first-served basis: once 12 people show up, the boat leaves. The journey takes about an hour and costs S$9/person, plus S$2 for a bike. The last boats back leave by 4 PM.
If you miss the last bumboat, you can also take the Sebana Cove www.sebanacove.com/ferry_service.htm ferry back to Singapore (4/5 services daily, last departure at 9 PM), but this is much more expensive (S$38 one-way) and you'll need to arrange a taxi to take you to Sebana Cove first.
By Car: Sungai Rengit is around 35 km south of Desaru, or 120 km from Johor Bahru. The distance from JB will decrease considerably once the Johor-Desaru Expressway opens.
Getting Around Pengeran
Taxis shuttle between the Pengerang dock and Sungai Rengit for RM 6/person (shared) or RM 20/car (charter).
Bicycles can be rented in Sungai Rengit, or you can rent one at Changi and bring it with you.
Attraction
Pengerang battery http://www.razcollection.com/pengerang/index.html
ENTRY FEES Free......
Pengerang battery is a lost fortress located at Pengelih, right next to the immigration point, is open to the public but in a state of nature, with no trails, signs etc. Note that most of the rest is now used by the Malaysian military. Overlooking the sea towards Singapore , it is located close to a Malaisian military camp, standing on the top of a little hill covered by jungle. The small town of Pengerang in Johor has a big story to tell — a 70-year-old tale of the British Army’s huge blunder. It is of a town which became the British Army’s “Waterloo” in 1936, when they paid the price for underestimating its biggest nemesis then — the ruthless Japanese army.
The Japanese invaders captured Malaya without a single shot being fired from the Pengerang battery (a fort where weapons such as guns and cannons are stationed) when they surprised the British by landingin Kota Baru instead of Singapore. This battery was part of the “Singapore fortress” aimed at defending Singapore from a sea attack. It was equipped during the 30’s with two 6 Inch guns. This battery didn’t fire any shot till the 15th of Fabruary 1942, when Percival surrended.Beware : The place has been abandonned after WW2. Be careful when you explore the remains. Don’t forget these ruins are in the jungle: dangerous animals live there: Pythons, Cobras, and Green
Pengerang battery is a lost fortress located at Pengelih, right next to the immigration point, is open to the public but in a state of nature, with no trails, signs etc. Note that most of the rest is now used by the Malaysian military. Overlooking the sea towards Singapore , it is located close to a Malaisian military camp, standing on the top of a little hill covered by jungle. The small town of Pengerang in Johor has a big story to tell — a 70-year-old tale of the British Army’s huge blunder. It is of a town which became the British Army’s “Waterloo” in 1936, when they paid the price for underestimating its biggest nemesis then — the ruthless Japanese army.
The Japanese invaders captured Malaya without a single shot being fired from the Pengerang battery (a fort where weapons such as guns and cannons are stationed) when they surprised the British by landingin Kota Baru instead of Singapore. This battery was part of the “Singapore fortress” aimed at defending Singapore from a sea attack. It was equipped during the 30’s with two 6 Inch guns. This battery didn’t fire any shot till the 15th of Fabruary 1942, when Percival surrended.Beware : The place has been abandonned after WW2. Be careful when you explore the remains. Don’t forget these ruins are in the jungle: dangerous animals live there: Pythons, Cobras, and Green
Ostrich farm http://www.geocities.com/ostrichwonderland/location.htm
EMR 15, Teluk Ramunia, Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia
Entrance Fee: http://www.geocities.com/ostrichwonderland/charges.htm
Open daily 10am - 6pm
Highlights:
More than 300 of the world's largest birds
Very informative commentary by your guide
See a chick hatch (or at least see them in an incubator)
Ride on a trained ostrich
Eat
Seafood! It's the main reason to come here, with treats like lobster and crab much cheaper than Singapore or even JB.
Crystal Jade Seafood
Si Wan Dao Seafood (四弯岛幸运海鲜楼)
Accommodation
There are three basic lodging places in town. If you want more luxury, head up the coast to Desaru's beach resorts.
Let Seng Hotel. Double rooms from RM 40.
Hotel Hiap Hwa
Seng Huat Hotel. Rooms from RM 30 in the old building (above coffeeshop), or from RM 68 in the new annex.
Map
More Pictures : http://www.flickr.com/photos/da-moments/sets/72157620668107208/
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