9 Houses of Worship, 6 Religions, 1.3km

In many countries, religions are separated by borders, neighbourhoods, or even conflict. But in Malaysia, the distance between faiths can be measured in footsteps.

In downtown Johor Bahru, within just 1.3 kilometres, stand 9 historic houses of worship representing 6 different religions — all within walking distance of one another. 

Join us on a walking journey through JB’s historic core, starting at the Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple and continuing past churches, mosques, a Sikh gurdwara, and Chinese temples — each shaped by the communities that built the city in the 19th and 20th centuries. 

Discover how Chinese, Indian, Sikh, Arab, and Malay communities lived side by side, establishing sacred spaces near their homes and workplaces. Many sites were built on land granted by the Johor Sultans, quietly shaping the city’s multicultural identity. This is not just a story about religion — it is a story about coexistence, trust, and shared space, preserved within a small stretch of Johor Bahru.

But alas, not lately as you have Ah Pek Tee, Zamri Pareah, Firdaus Dong, Johnnys' come lately and all of them wannabe Melayus who spew hate.