In addition, Johor Bahru's reputation for sleaze still exists, with some areas in the city centre turning into red-light districts, despite prostitution being illegal in Malaysia.
Selain itu, Johor Bahru dikenal akan dunia gemerlapnya, dan beberapa kawasan kota telah berubah menjadi kawasan lokalisasi, meskipun prostitusi secara resmi dilarang di Malaysia.