KAMPUNG Senibong, a traditional fishing village near Permas Jaya in Johor Baru, is a perfect place for an outing.

The village overlooks the Sembawang shipyard in Singapore and is only a 15-minute drive from the city.

Sandwiched between Permas Jaya and the Johor Straits, Kampung Senibong is one of the many villages in Johor Baru located at the fringe of development.

Washed by a cool gentle breeze from the Tebrau Straits, the place is also a popular spot for anglers, especially during weekends, as the straits is rich with marine life.

For those who like pond-fishing, there is an outdoor fishing centre in the village which is a perfect getaway.

Fishing at this centre offers a unique experience as it is located just next to the Johor Straits, offering anglers a panoramic view.

The authorities have laid concrete barriers at the sea shores of Kampung Senibong to prevent erosion.

These embankments also provide a place to sit for visitors, who mainly come from districts around Johor Baru.

Villagers have also built a pathway made of stilts, on the the other side of the village, to allow visitors to view the rich mangrove forests, which stretches all the way to Stulang Laut.

At the seashore, a coffee stall and a viewing platform have been built on stilts and is linked by a jetty.

The coffee stall is a favourite place for teenagers, especially at night.

Kampung Senibong looks beautiful at dusk as the glittering lights from across the Johor Straits add colour to the night sky.

A restaurant nearby serves grilled fish, freshly caught from the Tebrau Straits.

It is open until midnight.

To reach the village, one should turn right at the first traffic light-junction after the Permas Jaya bridge.

At the T-junction nearing the end of the road, turn left and the village is about 500 metres down the road on the right.