Tomorrow will be the opening of 100 Doraemon Secret Gadgets Expo in City Square, Johor Bahru, Malaysia! As a avid fan of Doraemon, I am looking forward to the opening and visit to the 100 Doraemon Secret Gadgets Expo! Although I had visited to the expo when it held last year 2013 in Kuala Lumpur.
Furthermore, the organiser decided to held it again in Johor Bahru which is closer to Singapore! It can benefit the fans from Malaysia and Singapore. If you have been following Doraemon Malaysia Facebook Page for their latest update, you should be aware that you can get the ticket in advance with 10% discount before the opening.
My aunt and I decided to visit to City Square, Johor Bahru in the evening to get the advance ticket and at the same time, I also took photographs of their layout so that I could share it with all of you.
In this article, You will be able to know where you can find the ticket booth and the entrance to the 100 Doraemon Secret Gadgets Expo or any important details which you need to take note before heading down to Johor Bahru or coming back to Singapore via Johor- Singapore Causeway.
Passport
Please make sure that your passport valid for at least SIX (6) Months before expiry.
Currency
Please remember to change your Singapore Dollars to Ringgit Malaysia (RM) before entering to Malaysia. It is advised for you to change in Singapore to get a better rate. The current rate as of now (29th August 2014) SGD$1.00 = RM2.53.
Transportation
To travel to City Square which is located at Johor Bahru CIQ, you only can travel by bus or car. There are plans for both countries to build a Rapid Transit System (RTS) and a High Speed Rail (HSR)in the near future.
But in the meanwhile, you can only board the Cross-Border bus services from the following places stated below.
1)
Queen Street Bus Terminal (Nearest MRT: EW12/DT14 Bugis).
A) SBS170 (EZLINK: SGD$1.88, CASH: SGD$2.40 First Bus: 0520 hours Last Bus: 0010 hours),
B) CW2 (CASH: SGD$2.50 First Bus: 0600 hours Last Bus: 2345 hours),
C) SJE (CASH: SGD$2.40 First Bus: 0630 hours Last Bus: 2330 hours).
2)
Newton Circus Bus stop outside Newton Food Centre (Nearest MRT: NS21/DT11 Newton).
A) CW5 (CASH: SGD$2.50 First Bus: 0600 hours Last Bus: 2330 hours).
3)
Yishun Bus Interchange (Nearest MRT: NS13 Yishun).
A) AC7 (EZLINK/CASH: SGD$2.00 First Bus: (Mon-Sat) 0545 hours (Sun & PH) 0600 hours Last Bus: 2330 hours).
4)
Jurong East Bus Interchange (Nearest MRT: NS1/EW24 Jurong East).
A) SBS160 (EZLINK: SGD$1.65 CASH: SGD$2.20 First Bus: 0530 hours Last Bus: 0000 hours).
5)
Woodlands Regional Bus Interchange (Nearest MRT: NS9 Woodlands).
A) SMRT950 (EZLINK: SGD$1.08 CASH: SGD$1.50 First Bus: 0530 hours Last Bus: 2330 hours).
6)
Kranji MRT Bus Stop (Nearest MRT: NS7 Kranji).
A) SBS160 (EZLINK: SGD$0.77 CASH: SGD$1.30 First Bus: 0530 hours Last Bus: 0000 hours),
B) SBS170X (EZLINK: SGD$0.77 CASH: SGD$1.30 First Bus: (Weekdays) 0536 hours (Sat/Sun & PH) 0540 hours Last Bus: (Sun-Fri) 2330 hours (Sat) 0000 hours),
C) CW1 (CASH: SGD$1.30 First Bus: 0440 hours Last Bus: 2300 hours).
Controlled and Prohibited Goods
This is very important! Please be mindful that you need to follow the laws from each countries. You are not allowed to bring in goods which are prohibited under Malaysia and Singapore laws. Please click the links below on their controlled and prohibited goods.
Royal Malaysian Customs Department- Traveler's Guide. Click
here.
Singapore Customs- Controlled and Prohibited Goods. Click
here.
Peak Period
If you intend to visit to Johor Bahru, please try to avoid going in during Friday Evening and Saturday as it will be congested with human jam.
I am sure you do not want to waste your time in queuing and waiting for buses to enter to Johor Bahru via Woodlands immigration checkpoint!
If you intend to come back/visit to Singapore, try to avoid going in on Sunday Evening.
City Square
My aunt and I walked towards to City Square from CIQ (Estimate 15-20 Minutes walk). When we are about to reach City Square, we saw the staff labelling the Doraemon direction stickers on the pathway so that the visitors can able to find their way to 100 Doraemon Secret Gadgets exhibition.
We also saw the staff busied displayed the Doraemon products which will be on sales tomorrow and also had a final check and making sure that everything goes smoothly for the opening of 100 Doraemon Secret Gadgets exhibition.
If you would like to visit to 100 Doraemon Secret Gadgets Expo, you are required to get a ticket from the ticketing booth which is located beside McDonald's, Ground Floor.
The Adult ticket selling at RM25 while Children aged 12 and below selling at RM15. Free entry for Children below 90cm. For Senior Citizen, you just need to present your MYKAD (applies to Tourists too!) and you will be entitled to enter for Free!
The ticketing booth are located beside McDonald's, Ground Floor. At the back of the Ticketing booth, you can see a map of countries which hosted 100 Doraemon Secret Gadgets Expo since 2012.
The entrance of 100 Doraemon Secret Gadgets exhibition located opposite H&M, Ground Floor! Please prepare your ticket before entering to the exhibition!
Are you excited to visit to 100 Doraemon Secret Gadgets exhibition located City Square, Johor Bahru, Malaysia??
It will held from 30th August 2014 to 4 January 2015. Operate daily from 1000 hours to 2200 hours. Last admission at 2100 hours!
See you there!! ^^
