Title: Istana Besar in Central District - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Istana Besar Tours and Activities

## Visit Istana Besar

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## Plan a trip to see Istana Besar

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![Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33120000/33117700/33117635/e5540625_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru

CA $242

per person

Mar 25 - Mar 28

found 7 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Johor Bahru (JHB)

8/10 Very Good! (118 reviews)

I think it can be improved, no wifi connection all the way during my stay there. The room cleanliness can be improved, and the breakfast food also can be improved. Overall hotel area to be improved

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

![The Sirēya Desaru Coast (Operated by Mandarin Oriental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38880000/38875300/38875201/a3a75c5f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### The Sirēya Desaru Coast (Operated by Mandarin Oriental)

CA $1,258

per person

Mar 25 - Mar 28

found 7 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Johor Bahru (JHB)

8.8/10 Excellent! (44 reviews)

Excellent service esp the sport club folks 👍

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

![Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort – Desaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12930000/12920100/12920068/cd00ce30_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort – Desaru

CA $246

per person

Mar 25 - Mar 28

found 7 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Johor Bahru (JHB)

7.6/10 Good! (474 reviews)

Could have maintained the toilet taps well. Appreciate thorough check before letting the guest in, as could not close the toilet door and instead of spoiled tab, we had to use the main valve. Breakfast qualify defenitely need improvement. Suit was spacious and bedroom was very tidy and well maintained.

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

### Tours & day trips

[See all 75 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips)

![Night Safari Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/539144/8f67bc45-e939-4946-be8b-dc4dbc3260cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Night Safari Admission Ticket

25m+

10/10

6 reviews

CA $66

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/night-safari-open-dated.a539144.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Singapore Zoo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48478051/a25babc6-eb10-4cb8-9ad3-1192ff82ee9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Singapore Zoo

1d

6/10

1 review

CA $62

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-zoo.a48478051.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![°17or19 Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Singapore w' Tour Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2226071/9edd2651-efd4-4e16-844b-c65c761e2b5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### °17or19 Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Singapore w' Tour Guide

18h

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $260

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/17-or-19-hrs-kuala-lumpur-van-tour-from-singapore-w-tour-guide.a2226071.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Night Safari Adventure + Return Transfers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/654544/55f31995-6dcf-4d16-8ae1-b38e9a8298ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Night Safari Adventure + Return Transfers

4h

6.4/10

6 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $119

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-night-safari-with-hotel-pickup.a654544.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Singapore Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with Local Host](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/656840/f0f96019-980d-4655-8563-0a06b21919f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Singapore Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with Local Host

3h+

10/10

9 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $243

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-highlights-hidden-gems-private-tour-with-local-host.a656840.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Singapore Zoo: Entrance Ticket with Tram Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47736915/df10c901-2afc-44ac-a328-4f24fef65986.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Singapore Zoo: Entrance Ticket with Tram Ride

2/10

2 reviews

CA $53

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-zoo-entrance-ticket-with-tram-ride.a47736915.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![2-Park Combo Night Safari + Singapore Zoo Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51169262/9ecceb1d-b134-489d-8bb3-f6d388c88c38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### 2-Park Combo Night Safari + Singapore Zoo Tickets

7h

Free cancellation available

CA $176

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-park-combo-night-safari-singapore-zoo-tickets.a51169262.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Mandai Bird Park Singapore Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50688624/1af4160b-7b70-4e36-9bc9-fc113e5ddd69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Mandai Bird Park Singapore Admission Ticket

3h

CA $70

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mandai-bird-park-singapore-admission-ticket.a50688624.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![*15Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Johor Bahru w' Tour Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2795255/91c1905d-6a96-4295-847a-1de995c97298.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### \*15Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Johor Bahru w' Tour Guide

15h

Free cancellation available

CA $223

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/15-hrs-kuala-lumpur-flexible-day-night-van-tour-from-johor-bahru.a2795255.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![*15 Hrs Melaka Escorted Van Tour from Johor Bahru w' Tour Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2482211/4f8fa03a-4539-4a86-9d46-5e1995d94918.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### \*15 Hrs Melaka Escorted Van Tour from Johor Bahru w' Tour Guide

15h

Free cancellation available

CA $157

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/15-hrs-melaka-exclusive-escorted-van-tour-from-johor-bahru.a2482211.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

### Attractions

[See all 22 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&filter.categories=Attractions)

![Night Safari without Dinner + Priority Tram boarding](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/234437/0aff5b4f-c036-47b4-8479-01959fb33a49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Night Safari without Dinner + Priority Tram boarding

4h

7.8/10

272 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $127

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/skip-the-line-night-safari-ticket-with-transfer.a234437.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Half-Day City Tour including Visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/342162/8b1341c4-8a25-4c8a-a939-8549dad86d78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Half-Day City Tour including Visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens

3h 30m

7.2/10

123 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $52

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-city-tour-including-visit-to-singapore-botanic-gardens.a342162.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Singapore Zoo Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/539000/86563a4f-9ce4-4d9f-b067-ba56b1002ec8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Singapore Zoo Admission Ticket

10h

3.4/10

3 reviews

CA $55

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-zoo.a539000.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![River Wonders with One-Way Transfer (Free & Easy)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/234463/b64e45f4-e5c4-4b81-aa26-668c2922cdf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### River Wonders with One-Way Transfer (Free & Easy)

3h 30m

7.6/10

15 reviews

CA $84

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/river-safari-ticket-with-transfer.a234463.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Snow City Singapore Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50751009/5a7daaef-d3eb-4b59-81d6-05ab52b8e93d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Snow City Singapore Admission Ticket

8h

CA $38

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/snow-city-singapore-admission-ticket.a50751009.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Malaysia : LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/893363/4d0b4f8a-a638-4fd9-80d0-49eba87010ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Malaysia : LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort Entry Ticket

7h+

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $29

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/legoland-malaysia.a893363.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Discover Singapore City and Top Attraction](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50955420/ec889440-ad3c-40e5-860b-a5abe995edf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Discover Singapore City and Top Attraction

8h

CA $55

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/discover-singapore-city-and-top-attraction.a50955420.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Singapore River Wonders Admission E-Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/539329/25997fc5-564b-4783-b595-d03e8eff0716.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Singapore River Wonders Admission E-Ticket

10h

CA $51

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-river-safari-wonders.a539329.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Night Safari Singapore Tickets with Tram Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51549973/5817df6d-b37b-4131-bce2-5ca556cf48a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Night Safari Singapore Tickets with Tram Ride

3h

Free cancellation available

~~CA $108~~CA $81

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/night-safari-singapore-tickets-with-tram-ride.a51549973.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Singapore Bird Paradise E-Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49442285/4ba647b6-aa5f-4bd1-8ea2-5d4b1d0c087a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Singapore Bird Paradise E-Tickets

4h

Free cancellation available

CA $67

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-bird-paradise-e-tickets.a49442285.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

### Cruises & boat tours

[See all 7 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&filter.categories=CruisesBoatTours)

![City Experience with National Orchid Garden + Return Transfers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/726210/cdaeb60f-4c92-4431-ab6f-c628549cae84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### City Experience with National Orchid Garden + Return Transfers

3h 30m

9.2/10

5 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $57

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/floating-doughnut-romantic-cruise.a726210.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![River Wonders with One-Way Transfer (Free & Easy)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/234463/b64e45f4-e5c4-4b81-aa26-668c2922cdf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### River Wonders with One-Way Transfer (Free & Easy)

3h 30m

7.6/10

15 reviews

CA $84

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/river-safari-ticket-with-transfer.a234463.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Singapore River Wonders Admission E-Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/539329/25997fc5-564b-4783-b595-d03e8eff0716.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Singapore River Wonders Admission E-Ticket

10h

CA $51

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-river-safari-wonders.a539329.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Experience Brooklyn Cruise at Puteri Harbour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2906984/bc4c9e57-3a9c-40a8-9b91-42b1eb01993f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Experience Brooklyn Cruise at Puteri Harbour

45m

Free cancellation available

CA $115

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dickson-dragon-sunset-cruise-tour-from-kuala-lumpur.a2906984.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Wondrous Wildlife @ River Wonders + Return Transfers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/652293/9f5d8c51-72c3-4777-96f1-bebda11266f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Wondrous Wildlife @ River Wonders + Return Transfers

3h 30m

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $86

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/wondrous-wildlife-river-wonders-return-transfers.a652293.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Singapore Speedboat Cruise & Marina Dine Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47043832/eead0aad-f712-483b-b2ac-b41960a1386f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Singapore Speedboat Cruise & Marina Dine Combo

2h

CA $139

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cruise-and-dining-adventure-in-tropical-paradise-of-singapore.a47043832.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Singapore: Guided Boat Tour and Kelong Fish Farm Visit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48005620/e8dc067f-fd92-4367-bdd5-62c09af22da3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Singapore: Guided Boat Tour and Kelong Fish Farm Visit

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $618

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-guided-boat-tour-and-kelong-fish-farm-visit.a48005620.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

### Food, drink & nightlife

[See all 6 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife)

![City Experience with National Orchid Garden + Return Transfers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/726210/cdaeb60f-4c92-4431-ab6f-c628549cae84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### City Experience with National Orchid Garden + Return Transfers

3h 30m

9.2/10

5 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $57

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/floating-doughnut-romantic-cruise.a726210.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Small-Group Food Tour With Hawker Centre: Eat Like A Local](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1321243/aab245e6-ef6f-4df2-a420-71732168dca8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Small-Group Food Tour With Hawker Centre: Eat Like A Local

6h

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $216

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/small-group-food-tour-with-hawker-centre-eat-like-a-local.a1321243.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Singapore: UNESCO Street Food & Cultural Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1355395/73adaea9-9b81-481b-962a-e9d9e7a0d1fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Singapore: UNESCO Street Food & Cultural Experience

5h 30m

10/10

5 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $216

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/3-ethnic-areas-unesco-street-food-cultural-experience.a1355395.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![4 Hours Private Experience by Grab](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50749419/f07d6be9-65fb-4346-90bf-f945b91e7bc6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### 4 Hours Private Experience by Grab

4h

Free cancellation available

CA $243

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/4-hours-private-experience-by-grab.a50749419.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Private Singapore Car Tour with Driver Licensed Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49784230/a8039646-7c45-44eb-843f-e29d340aa1ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Singapore Car Tour with Driver Licensed Guide

4h

Free cancellation available

CA $270

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-singapore-car-tour-with-driver-licensed-guide.a49784230.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![2-Hr Coffee and Biscuit Painting - Edible Paint](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47807347/f92b99fe-8796-4d94-ab07-bcb611e6406b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### 2-Hr Coffee and Biscuit Painting - Edible Paint

2h

Free cancellation available

CA $54

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-hr-coffee-and-biscuit-painting-edible-paint.a47807347.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

### Adventure & outdoor

[See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor)

![Past And Present Singapore Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50695446/2e4ce22d-8465-4659-9cc5-4251779dc702.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Past And Present Singapore Bike Tour

2h

Free cancellation available

CA $27

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-bike-tour.a50695446.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Singapore Cycling Tour - Rail Corridor to Civic District](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49990762/559264c1-63dc-42d8-a2b3-5b59fce5fa45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Singapore Cycling Tour - Rail Corridor to Civic District

4h

Free cancellation available

CA $130

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-cycling-tour-rail-corridor-to-civic-district.a49990762.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Sunset Bike Tour with Hawker Food Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50804056/aca37f4d-1cc8-4870-aa51-efcc0baebd74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Sunset Bike Tour with Hawker Food Experience

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $238

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sunset-bike-tour-with-hawker-food-experience.a50804056.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

![Singapore Mountain Biking](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50801061/c65794e8-72e2-4526-a7fd-d5f7039c8dc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Singapore Mountain Biking

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $194

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/singapore-mountain-biking.a50801061.activity-details?&rid=6113914&location=Istana+Besar&swp=off)

### Popular places to visit

![Central District which includes bird life, zoo animals and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142146/9a7c65af-27a7-453a-b46c-72d2e6971e3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Johor Zoo

Hang out with the animal kingdom to encounter a rich variety of wildlife at one of the oldest zoos in Malaysia.

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#### Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Palace Museum

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#### Royal Abu Bakar Museum

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#### Masjid Negeri Sultan Abu Bakar

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