Community · Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Indians in Johor Bahru
The Indian and South Asian community in Johor Bahru. Be one of the first — events, groups and businesses appear here as members post them.
A causeway from Singapore: the Arulmigu Sri Raja Kaliamman Glass Temple, the Indian shops of the city centre, and Deepavali, a public holiday.
About 2.01 million people of Indian ethnicity live in Malaysia: 2,006,500 among Malaysian citizens in 2026. That is a national figure, not one for Johor Bahru alone. Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia, current population estimates
Guides for Indians in Malaysia
All guides →Festivals in Johor Bahru
- Diwali in Johor Bahru 2026
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Groups in Johor Bahru
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For Indians and expats living in Malaysia.
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Questions
How many Indians live in Johor Bahru?
About 2.01 million people of Indian ethnicity live in Malaysia: 2,006,500 among Malaysian citizens in 2026. That is a national figure, not one for Johor Bahru alone. These are Malaysian citizens of Indian ethnicity; DOSM counts non-citizens separately and publishes the figure in thousands. Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia, current population estimates.
When is Diwali 2026 in Johor Bahru?
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Community celebrations in Johor Bahru are usually on the nearest weekends — each one is listed with its own date.
Everything in Johor Bahru, ranked by distance from you — events, groups, questions and businesses, in the app.
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