Chinese New Year with JBQR
- Hafiz Ismail
- Jan 31
- 4 min read
Dear JBQR Community,
As we welcome the Year of the Snake, the festive spirit is lighting up every corner of Johor! Chinese New Year is a time to embrace family, tradition, and togetherness, and there’s no better way to experience the richness of this celebration than by exploring Johor’s vibrant festivities with JBQR.
Celebrate at Johor Ancient Temple
A landmark of unity and tradition, the Johor Ancient Temple is a must-visit destination this Chinese New Year. Recognized for its historical significance and cultural vibrancy, the temple plays a central role in Johor Bahru’s iconic Chingay Parade, one of the largest and most spectacular celebrations in the region.
What to Expect at Johor Ancient Temple This CNY:
Chingay Parade 2025: Starting from 7 until 8 February 2025 witness colorful floats, lion and dragon dances, and cultural performances as the streets come alive with joyous energy. The parade brings together people of all walks of life, symbolizing unity and prosperity.
Cultural Activities: Enjoy traditional music, lantern displays, and temple blessings that honor the festival's heritage.
JBQR Checkpoint Experience: Use JBQR to dive into the rich history of the Johor Ancient Temple. Scan our QR code checkpoint to uncover fascinating stories about the temple’s origins, its cultural significance, and its role in the community.
Current Chinese New Year Events in Johor
Grand Feast Festival
Enjoy live performances by Johny Comes Lately, Empty Page, Devmxde, Suki Low, Kucaimars band, and more! Take part in exciting activities like a RM10,000 Lucky Draw, CNY Kids Fashionista, Ang Pao giveaways, Cultural Performances, and Treasure Hunts. With over 80 vendors offering coffee, desserts, street food, accessories, and even a mini fun fair, there’s something for everyone!
🗓️ 29 January - 2 February 2025
⏰ 12 PM - 12 AM
📍 Marina Walk, Puteri Harbour, Johor Bahru
Festive Markets & Food Stalls at Jalan Wong Ah Fook
Jalan Wong Ah Fook, located in the heart of Johor Bahru, is renowned for its vibrant festive markets and diverse food stalls, especially during significant celebrations like Chinese New Year. These markets offer a plethora of culinary delights, from traditional Malaysian dishes to international street food favorites. Visitors can savor a variety of treats, including noodles, and dumplings, ensuring there's something to satisfy every palate.
🗓️ 29 January - 9 February 2025
⏰ 5 PM - 12 PM
📍 Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Johor Bahru
Paradigm Mall Village Celebration
There are over 40 vendors available at the event, and some famous brands to look out for include Jin Yeye, 3191 Meat Jerky Prince, Herbal Farmer, Rongcheng Gift Shop, Li Da Ren, Da Si Xi and Fa Fa Bakery. They’ve got items like gift boxes, bird’s nest, BBQ dried meats, cookie tubs, buts, plant pots, and more.
🗓️ 26 January - 16 February 2025
⏰ 10 AM - 10 PM
📍 Paradigm Mall, Johor Bahru
Toppen Shopping Centre CNY Bazaar
They offer a range of festive cookies, gift hampers, decorations, lanterns, health products, snacks, dried goods, handicrafts, and more. Shop from brands like My Gift House, Bing Bing Polite Bakery, GPR Butter Cookies, Kim Hua Popo, Grand Delights, and more. Enjoy lion dance performances while you shop.
🗓️ 26 January - 2 February 2025
⏰ 10 AM - 10 PM
📍 Toppen Shopping Centre, Johor Bahru
Mid Valley Southkey CNY Fair
There’s plenty of immersive photo ops modelled after old-school kampong houses, as well as interactive workshop sessions like calligraphy art, plus cultural performances to catch as well. For shopping, there’s plenty of festive hampers, auspicious plant pots, premium herbs, home decor, batik clothes and much more.
🗓️ 26 January - 9 February 2025
⏰ 10 AM - 10 PM
📍 Ground Floor @ The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey, Johor Bahru
Current Happening this Chinese New Year
Kuala Lumpur's Popularity Among International Travelers: Kuala Lumpur has been identified as the top destination for international travelers to celebrate Chinese New Year in 2025. This is based on accommodation search data from the digital travel platform Agoda between December 1 and 25, 2024.
-The Star
AirAsia has announced fixed fares starting from RM328 for one-way flights during the Chinese New Year period. These fares are available for travel between January 24 and February 4, 2025, with booking dates from December 3, 2024, to February 4, 2025.
-Daily Express
The Selangor state government, in collaboration with Invest Selangor Berhad, is hosting the 2025 Selangor state-level Chinese New Year celebration on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM at the Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple grounds in Jenjarom, Selangor.
-The Star
Honoring Israk Mikraj 2025
Mark your calendars for Monday, 27 January, 2025, as we observe the significance of Isra' Mi'raj. This holy day is a time for reflection, prayer, and gratitude.
Visit JBQR checkpoints at Masjid Sultan Abu Bakar in Johor Bahru to explore its historical and architectural beauty while embracing the spiritual essence of the day. Use our QR codes to learn more about this iconic mosque’s history and significance.
Hari Wilayah Persekutuan 2025
Join the celebration of Hari Wilayah Persekutuan 2025 with the theme “Wilayah Persekutuan Kita” on February 1st, 2025!
This year, the celebration focuses on community spirit and sustainability. Explore KULQR checkpoints at landmarks like Dataran Merdeka to learn about Kuala Lumpur’s vibrant heritage. Discover eco-friendly practices and celebrate togetherness with us. Scan our QR codes at checkpoints across KL to be part of the movement!
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