QUIET corners of Johor are slowly shedding their sleepy image, with the Electric Train Service (ETS) drawing people, businesses and weekend activity into former pass-through towns. “I believe more people will visit once the frequency of the train service is increased,” he said. “I think many people, especially those outside Johor, are still not aware of the small towns that ETS passes through,” she said. With speeds of up to 140km/h, travel time between Johor Baru and Kuala Lumpur is about four-and-a-half hours. Currently, there are a total of eight trips between Johor Baru and Kuala Lumpur, with four trips in each direction.

Source: The Star January 29, 2026 02:50 UTC