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Kulai

Johor, Malaysia · Asia

About Kulai

Kulai sits on the route: 15 minutes from Taman Senai, 35km from Singapore Zoo.

Kulai is a town located in Johor, Malaysia. With a population of 63,762, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Kulai sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kulai to your route.

About Kulai

Kulai is a town and the capital of Kulai District, Johor, Malaysia. It is administered by the Kulai Municipal Council (MPKu), which was earlier known as the Kulai District Council.

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Kulai offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Kulai located?

Kulai is located in Johor, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 1.6561 latitude, 103.6032 longitude.

What is the population of Kulai?

Kulai has a population of approximately 63,762 people, making it a town in Malaysia.

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Quick Information

Population
63,762
Continent
Asia
Country
Malaysia
Region
Johor
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
1.6561, 103.6032

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malaysia

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
994
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Kulai

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Singapore Zoo

Award-winning tropical zoo using open-concept enclosures set within a lush rainforest environment.

35 km · about 40 min drive

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Singapore Botanic Gardens

A UNESCO World Heritage tropical garden featuring the National Orchid Garden with over 1,000 species and hybrids of orchids.

45 km · about 50 min drive

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Haw Par Villa

A 1937 theme park built by the Tiger Balm brothers, best known for the Ten Courts of Hell: lurid dioramas of Buddhist punishments in painted concrete. Entry is free and it remains defiantly strange.

46 km · about 55 min drive

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Little India

Singapore's most colorful and aromatic neighborhood with Hindu temples, spice shops, flower garlands, and authentic South Indian cuisine.

48 km · about 55 min drive

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National Gallery Singapore

Southeast Asia's largest visual arts institution, housed in two beautifully restored national monuments.

49 km · about 55 min drive

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Singapore Chinatown

A vibrant district blending traditional Chinese temples, heritage shophouses, bustling hawker centers, and modern bars along Pagoda Street.

49 km · about 55 min drive

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Clarke Quay

A colorful riverside quay in Singapore transformed into a vibrant nightlife and dining hub with restored warehouses along the Singapore River.

49 km · about 55 min drive

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Tiong Bahru Market

A two-storey hawker centre in Singapore's oldest housing estate, where stalls such as Jian Bo Shui Kueh and Hong Heng prawn noodles have traded for decades. Wet market below, food centre above.

49 km · about 55 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kulai.

Bandar Putra Kulai

🇲🇾 Malaysia

3 km awayPop. 19,793

Taman Senai

🇲🇾 Malaysia

8 km awayPop. 73,176

Kelapa Sawit

🇲🇾 Malaysia

8 km awayPop. 13,239

FELDA Taib Andak

🇲🇾 Malaysia

10 km awayPop. 3,058

Kampung Sedenak

🇲🇾 Malaysia

10 km awayPop. 22,535

Kampung Kangkar Pulai

🇲🇾 Malaysia

11 km awayPop. 2,616

Kemajuan Tanah Inas Utara dan Selatan

🇲🇾 Malaysia

13 km awayPop. 1,174

Taman Universiti

🇲🇾 Malaysia

14 km awayPop. 30,000

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