Johor Premium Outlets, in Kulaijaya, Johur Baru opened to the public on 2 Dec 2011, is a fairly new shopping outlet near Singapore. This 330,000 sq ft factory outlet houses 80 popular designer brands such as Armani Exchange, Burberry, Coach, ck Calvin Klein, DKNY, Nike, Giorgio Armani, Gap, Lacoste, Levi’s, Michael Kors & Tumi and the discounts can go up to 65% off the normal retail prices.
Due to its close proximity to Singapore and weak Malaysian Ringgit, Johor Premium Outlet (柔佛名牌商品城) aka JPO is becoming popular among Singaporean shoppers and Singapore tourists who doesn’t mind spending two hours crossing over the straits. JPO, like other discount shopping malls in this region, Hong Kong’s Citygate and Japan’s Gotemba, has become a must-visit attraction in Johor, Malaysia.
Make Your Shopping Trip into a Short Vacation
You may want to make your factory outlet shopping trip into a short vacation, staying at one of the many resorts and hotels near the Johor Premium Outlets.
Johor Premium Outlets Opening Hours
Shopping Hours: Monday to Sunday from 10am to 10pm
Location: Indahpura 81000 Kulaijaya Johor Darul Takzim, Malaysia
How to go to Johor Premium Outlet
By Bus
Many Singapore shoppers simply can’t wait to visit this Johor Premium Outlet which is about an hour’s drive from Singapore. Singapore travel agencies like Chan Brothers, CTC Holidays and Konsortium Express hence already have plans to organise tours to take Singapore shoppers to Johor Premium Factory Outlet. Some Johor Bahru hotels, on the other hand, are also providing free shuttle bus to ferrying its guests to Johor Premium Factory Outlets.
You can also take an express bus to JPO from Golden Mile Complex or the Causewaylink buses to JB Sentral or Tuas Checkpoint and take shuttle bus to Johor Premium Outlets.
Shuttle Bus
At JB Sentral, take Bus JP01 and the journey takes about 60 mins
At Tuas Checkpoint, take Bus JP02 and the ride is about 50 mins
By Car
For those who drive, the fastest route for those who come from Singapore is to travel from Second Link at Tuas. Pass the Lima Kedai toll house and proceed till you see the Senai Airport intersection. When you see the Senai (utara) Airport signboard and proceed a little bit further and you will see the Johor Premium Outlet. The parking fee is MYR3.00 for the whole day.
Tips: If you have a GPS, enter the GPS position: 1º36’31”N 103º37’59”E or “senai north toll” in the search bar of your GPS for the location of Johor Premium Outlet.