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Sunday, 11 June 2017
Visit Johor tourist spots by train (From New Straits Times website 10th November 2014)
JOHOR BARU: THE state wants foreign and domestic tourists to start using trains to visit places of interest in Johor.
This is in view of the 11 Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) train stations in the state, with each located either near or a short distance away from numerous tourist attractions.
State Tourism, Trade and Consumerism Committee chairman Datuk Tee Siew Kiong said tour operators are encouraged to come up with packages that incorporate train rides.
“Singaporean tourists can, for instance, take the train service from Woodlands to Kluang to enjoy Kluang coffee. From the Kluang train station, they can also visit some of the eco- or agro-tourism destinations in Kahang or Ayer Hitam.
“For those disembarking at JB Sentral, various tourist attractions are within walking distance such as the Heritage Walk near Jalan Tan Hiok Nee.
“They can even take a connecting bus service to Legoland and Sanrio Hello Kitty theme park in Nusajaya.
“At the Kulai train station, it is just a short distance away to the Johor Premium Outlets.
“If one intends to go to the Endau-Rompin National Park, the Bekok station is an ideal stop,” he said.
Tee said taking trains would offer an exciting and unique experience for tourists, as the rail tracks usually cut through rural areas, which offer verdant and rustic scenery along the way.
He noted that most people are not exposed to trains as a mode of travel, although it is a popular mode of transport overseas.
“Travelling by trains will become a trend in future. I hope KTM Bhd will increase its frequency to cater to the needs of the people,” he added.
“This is also a viable option for those coming from districts outside Johor Baru but want to travel to Singapore,” Tee said, adding that the train service provides a cheaper alternative, as it is the only mode of transport not subject to toll charges and vehicle entry permit fee at the Causeway.
“Train service and facilities have improved over the years. More importantly, there will be no traffic congestion which means travellers will arrive at their destinations on time,” he said.
Noodle stall with a lot to offer (From The Star website 16th April 2016)
by foong pek yee
BEKOK: A noodle stall that operates from a house porch in Bekok New Village here is visible from far.
Bekok, located within the Labis parliamentary constituency, is about 10km from the Jalan Yong Peng-Segamat main road.
It is difficult to miss the big and colourful mural at the side of the house – the stall’s landmark for those who are not familiar with the village.
The 55-year-old shop called Lao You Ji (old friends in Chinese) is famous for its handmade noodles.
And the mural was drawn by the shop owner’s wife, Yong Chiew Lin, 50.
Her paintings also form part of the stall’s decor.
Yong said she had never been to an art class.
“I just like drawing since young and will draw whatever comes to my mind,” she added.
That goes the same for her murals.
Yong said she had decided to draw murals after seeing the art in towns and cities.
Juggling between helping at her husband’s noodle stall and household chores daily, which takes up more than 12 hours, has not stopped her from pursuing her hobby.
The stall opens between 6am and 3pm daily.It is a husband and wife business and they do not have any helpers.
“It is household chores after we close shop for the day” she said.
Yong said she draws to relax, and will do it daily.
Besides drawing, she also likes to do crochet. She crochets items such as phone covers and pouches and puts them up for sale at the noodle stall.
But she said it has never crossed her mind to put up her paintings for sale.
BEKOK: A noodle stall that operates from a house porch in Bekok New Village here is visible from far.
Bekok, located within the Labis parliamentary constituency, is about 10km from the Jalan Yong Peng-Segamat main road.
It is difficult to miss the big and colourful mural at the side of the house – the stall’s landmark for those who are not familiar with the village.
The 55-year-old shop called Lao You Ji (old friends in Chinese) is famous for its handmade noodles.
Her paintings also form part of the stall’s decor.
Yong said she had never been to an art class.
“I just like drawing since young and will draw whatever comes to my mind,” she added.
That goes the same for her murals.
Yong said she had decided to draw murals after seeing the art in towns and cities.
Juggling between helping at her husband’s noodle stall and household chores daily, which takes up more than 12 hours, has not stopped her from pursuing her hobby.
The stall opens between 6am and 3pm daily.It is a husband and wife business and they do not have any helpers.
“It is household chores after we close shop for the day” she said.
Yong said she draws to relax, and will do it daily.
Besides drawing, she also likes to do crochet. She crochets items such as phone covers and pouches and puts them up for sale at the noodle stall.
But she said it has never crossed her mind to put up her paintings for sale.
Opportunities in a small town (From The Star website 21st March 2016)
by foong pek yee
EKOK: The preparations for his daughter’s wedding were going smoothly, except for one thing.
There was no place to house relatives or guests of the Chai family at Bekok New Village in Bekok, Johor.
Many had come from far and would have to stay for a night or two.
The predicament, however, turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the bride’s father, Peter Chai.
“I saw the potential of a homestay business in the village, and
started planning for it,” said Chai, recalling the incident that
happened 12 years ago.
But it was only in 2011 when Chai finally became the proud owner of Bekok Homestay.
The 53-year-old has expanded his business from one shophouse to three units.
The expansion is timely because tourism, especially eco-tourism which Bekok has much to offer, is increasingly popular, nowadays.
“Bekok is famous for durians and there are waterfalls nearby. Tourists also come for jungle trekking and to experience life in a village,” he said pointing out to the many attractions in and around the village he grew up in.
For nature lovers, Bekok’s location at the western entrance to Endau Rompin National Park makes it ideal.
Apart from that, a new road joining Bekok to Paloh, Kluang is in the pipeline.
Chai said Bekok’s tourism would also benefit from the construction of the road as it would cut the travelling distance between Bekok and Paloh to 16 km compared to the 45km on the trunk road.
“Tourists from Bekok can go to Mersing, a popular tourist destination, via Paloh and vice versa,” said Chai on the importance of connectivity.
Bekok, located within the Labis parliamentary, is about 10km from the Jalan Yong Peng-Segamat main road.
It is also easily accessible by train.
The Bekok Homestay, located along Jalan Stesen in Bekok, is in front of the Bekok railway station.
Chai said the peak season for his homestay business was during the year-end school holidays and festive seasons.
“Many young people who return to the village for festive seasons or even over the weekends opt for homestays, these days.
“This is especially for those with children because their ancestral houses usually does not have enough room to accommodate all of them,” he said.
Chai said his wife Sam Yock Kuan, 49 and one of his daughters Chai Siow Wei, 28, were running the business for him.
He meanwhile continues to work in Singapore from Monday to Thursday and returns to Bekok over the weekend to manage the business.
The father of five - a son and four daughters - Chai said the homestay business was also part of his retirement plan.
Despite many young people having left the village to cities to earn a living, Chai is optimistic that tourism and other related business would give the village a new lease of life.
Besides developing the area, he said concerted efforts to promote tourism there was also important.
Chai cited the Bekok Festival organised by Labis MP Datuk Chua Tee Yong last year, which had help promote the town and bring in more business.
Chai is also in the midst of completing his museum, located at his homestay.
This was his effort to help educate the younger generation of Bekok’s history.
“This is the place to be proud of and also for tourists to have a memorable holiday,” he said.
EKOK: The preparations for his daughter’s wedding were going smoothly, except for one thing.
There was no place to house relatives or guests of the Chai family at Bekok New Village in Bekok, Johor.
Many had come from far and would have to stay for a night or two.
The predicament, however, turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the bride’s father, Peter Chai.
But it was only in 2011 when Chai finally became the proud owner of Bekok Homestay.
The 53-year-old has expanded his business from one shophouse to three units.
The expansion is timely because tourism, especially eco-tourism which Bekok has much to offer, is increasingly popular, nowadays.
“Bekok is famous for durians and there are waterfalls nearby. Tourists also come for jungle trekking and to experience life in a village,” he said pointing out to the many attractions in and around the village he grew up in.
For nature lovers, Bekok’s location at the western entrance to Endau Rompin National Park makes it ideal.
Apart from that, a new road joining Bekok to Paloh, Kluang is in the pipeline.
Chai said Bekok’s tourism would also benefit from the construction of the road as it would cut the travelling distance between Bekok and Paloh to 16 km compared to the 45km on the trunk road.
“Tourists from Bekok can go to Mersing, a popular tourist destination, via Paloh and vice versa,” said Chai on the importance of connectivity.
Bekok, located within the Labis parliamentary, is about 10km from the Jalan Yong Peng-Segamat main road.
It is also easily accessible by train.
The Bekok Homestay, located along Jalan Stesen in Bekok, is in front of the Bekok railway station.
Chai said the peak season for his homestay business was during the year-end school holidays and festive seasons.
“Many young people who return to the village for festive seasons or even over the weekends opt for homestays, these days.
“This is especially for those with children because their ancestral houses usually does not have enough room to accommodate all of them,” he said.
Chai said his wife Sam Yock Kuan, 49 and one of his daughters Chai Siow Wei, 28, were running the business for him.
He meanwhile continues to work in Singapore from Monday to Thursday and returns to Bekok over the weekend to manage the business.
The father of five - a son and four daughters - Chai said the homestay business was also part of his retirement plan.
Despite many young people having left the village to cities to earn a living, Chai is optimistic that tourism and other related business would give the village a new lease of life.
Besides developing the area, he said concerted efforts to promote tourism there was also important.
Chai cited the Bekok Festival organised by Labis MP Datuk Chua Tee Yong last year, which had help promote the town and bring in more business.
Chai is also in the midst of completing his museum, located at his homestay.
This was his effort to help educate the younger generation of Bekok’s history.
“This is the place to be proud of and also for tourists to have a memorable holiday,” he said.
Saturday, 10 June 2017
Accommodation in Bekok
Being a small town, Bekok doesn't have any hotels operating here. But there are some home stays for visitors to choose from:
Bekok Homestay
Bekok Homestay
Sungai Bantang Waterfall
This park was opened back in 1989. It is a wonderful destination for families to come and have picnics. It is currently managed by the Segamat Forestry department. The facilities available here are parking area, toilets, camping area, picnic area etc.
It is also a great destination for nature lovers. There are jungle trekking trails here for adventurers to explore this natural forest.
Getting to Sungai Bantang Waterfall
It is located 8km away from Bekok town. The roads leading there are tarred and well maintained.
Sungai Bantang Map
It is also a great destination for nature lovers. There are jungle trekking trails here for adventurers to explore this natural forest.
Getting to Sungai Bantang Waterfall
It is located 8km away from Bekok town. The roads leading there are tarred and well maintained.
Sungai Bantang Map
Friday, 9 June 2017
Getting to Bekok
By Car
From Singapore
-If you are coming from Singapore direction, take the North-South Expressway(E2). Exit at the Yong Peng Selatan exit (exit 242), then head up north on the Federal route 1 . From here, it is a 40 minute drive to Bekok town. Along the way, you will pass by Yong Peng and Chaah town.
After you pass Chaah town, watch out for the sign that shows the exit to Bekok. At the junction, take a right turn onto Jalan Bekok (J150). From this junction, it is a 15 minute drive to Bekok town.
From KL/Ipoh
-If you are coming from KL direction, take the North-South Expressway(E2). You can take the Yong Peng Utara exit (exit 241), then head up north on the Federal route 1 . From here, it is a 40 minute drive to Bekok town. Along the way, you will pass by Yong Peng and Chaah town.
After you pass Chaah town, watch out for the sign that shows the exit to Bekok. At the junction, take a right turn onto Jalan Bekok (J150). From this junction, it is a 15 minute drive to Bekok town.
By Train
Since there is a small train station in Bekok, you can take a train to bekok.
From Johor Bahru Sentral station, it is 3 hour train ride to Bekok Station.
From Kuala Lumpur Sentral station, it is a 3.5 hour train ride to Bekok Station. But you will have to get off at Gemas Station and switch trains.
Please refer to the KTM website for the latest train schedule:
http://www.ktmb.com.my
From Singapore
-If you are coming from Singapore direction, take the North-South Expressway(E2). Exit at the Yong Peng Selatan exit (exit 242), then head up north on the Federal route 1 . From here, it is a 40 minute drive to Bekok town. Along the way, you will pass by Yong Peng and Chaah town.
After you pass Chaah town, watch out for the sign that shows the exit to Bekok. At the junction, take a right turn onto Jalan Bekok (J150). From this junction, it is a 15 minute drive to Bekok town.
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| Singapore to Bekok by Car- Click to Enlarge |
From KL/Ipoh
-If you are coming from KL direction, take the North-South Expressway(E2). You can take the Yong Peng Utara exit (exit 241), then head up north on the Federal route 1 . From here, it is a 40 minute drive to Bekok town. Along the way, you will pass by Yong Peng and Chaah town.
After you pass Chaah town, watch out for the sign that shows the exit to Bekok. At the junction, take a right turn onto Jalan Bekok (J150). From this junction, it is a 15 minute drive to Bekok town.
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| KL to Bekok by Car - Click to Enlarge |
By Train
Since there is a small train station in Bekok, you can take a train to bekok.
From Johor Bahru Sentral station, it is 3 hour train ride to Bekok Station.
From Kuala Lumpur Sentral station, it is a 3.5 hour train ride to Bekok Station. But you will have to get off at Gemas Station and switch trains.
Please refer to the KTM website for the latest train schedule:
http://www.ktmb.com.my
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Our website seeks to provide useful information to visitors to the wonderful town of Bekok. We will provide information on accomodation, transport, food, activities to do and so on.
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