Johor Bahru or JB in short, is the vibrant state capital of Johor Darul Takzim, located at the southern tip of Peninsula Malaysia. JB, about 220km from Kuala Lumpur via the North-South Expressway, was established in 1855 by the late Sultan Abu Bakar (the Father of Modern Johor) and now serves as the administrative and commercial centre of the state. The word "Johor" itself is derived from the Arabic word “Jauhar”, which literally means "Precious Stones", illustrating the influence of Arab traders who traded spice in the State in the early days.