Exploring Cannabis Scene of Johor Bahru: My Experience

Hello, everyone! Today, I’m excited to share my recent experience with cannabis in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. In short, finding top-quality marijuana or hash the "old-school way" isn’t easy, but there are definitely options available. Let me walk you through what I discovered about the cannabis scene in Johor Bahru.

I just got back from Johor Bahru a couple of days ago, and as I sit here enjoying a small joint of white widow, I can’t help but reflect on the great time I had in Johor Bahru — thanks in part to the cannabis that accompanied me on my adventures.

Weed Laws in Malaysia: The Real Deal

Alright, let’s break it down — Malaysia ain’t playin' with their weed laws. If you’re thinkin' you can just stroll into a shop and cop some high-THC weed in Johor Bahru like you do in the Netherlands, nah fam, think again. You won’t find any legit spots sellin' anything with enough THC to get you lifted. You might see some medical stuff, but that CBD ain't gon' do nothin'.

Met this dude Olaf in the hotel bar. He’s been around the Johor Bahru block, knows what’s up with the ganja scene out here. Turns out, while the rules are strict on paper, the cops ain't always on it like that.

What if I get caught with weed in Johor Bahru?

In practice, as Olaf said - if you are 18+ and carry less than 20 grams of weed or 10 grams of hash and do not smoke in public - you should not expect any arrest. As a maximum, cops will confiscate your stuff after they ensure you are not a dealer who delivers stuff.

There are some stories about occasional cops forcing people to give them a bribe after catching someone with weed, but such cases are rare. Usually cops do not touch foreign tourists who are spending their vacation or business trip in Johor Bahru and bring money to Malaysia.

Where to buy weed in Johor Bahru

Olaf shared his experience on the weed purchase process in Johor Bahru. As he said - big dealers purchase everything via darknet - there are services or “onion sites” like DrChronic or Bitpharma where they purchase big portions (via Tor browser and crypto) or cooperate with local cannabis growers.

After that they simply resell weed to tourists and locals in Johor Bahru. In fact you may also go this way, while for tourists this is usually not acceptable - you need to know how do onion sites and Tor browsers work, have corresponding accounts on darknet websites, too long to wait for your package (2 - 7 days), high risks at all steps of this chain, etc etc.

For the average tourist, the game has changed. You ain’t gon' find street dealers in Johor Bahru as easy anymore. Now, it’s all about those encrypted messengers. You get the plug’s contact, check out the menu, and decide on a drop-off spot. No face-to-face meetups, just a masked package and some GPS coordinates. Pay with crypto, pick up your stash, and dip. Safe and sound. Was I glad I had Olaf as my connect? Hell yeah. Didn’t have to mess with all that drama.

Attitude of Johor Bahru locals to weed

You already know that good non-medical marijuana with high % THC is not something you can officially buy in a branded cannabis shop in Johor Bahru, but this does not mean locals are too much against weed 😃. Youngsters and students are definitely those who share their love of cannabis and welcome new smokers in their circles. They can not imagine a good party without having a joint or two, while it’s hard to join them if you are already a “25+ old man”.

In general smoking some occasional joint after a long working week is a pleasant tradition among many people in Johor Bahru, so no one will point fingers at you seeing how you are smoking weed, but better to avoid doing this publicly just not to bring useless attention.

On my first night in Johor Bahru, Olaf invited me to a small gathering at his place — just a few friends, some beer, weed, and a PlayStation 5. It was exactly my kind of evening! I was fortunate to have met Olaf, who became my go-to person for cannabis during my stay in Johor Bahru. He assured me that as long as you’re respectful and avoid drawing attention, the locals are generally okay with cannabis use. But again, it’s best not to carry more than 10 grams on you.

Question / Answer session about marijuana in Johor Bahru

Is high % THC weed forbidden in Johor Bahru?

Yes, non-medical cannabis is regulated and restricted in Johor Bahru, while police is relaxed about marijuana and having less than 10 grams with you should not result in imprisoning anything serious.

Anyway what if you get caught with some THC cannabis product in Johor Bahru?

Depends on the situation, but if officers think you are a drug dealer for some reason who delivers stuff - you should get punished problems. In general tourists with small amounts of hash or weed are not touched at all, only dealers with large amounts.

Can I find weed in Johor Bahru in some oldschool way?

Of course you can! While sniffing dark streets / parks and pinging taxi drivers is an outdated approach for searching marijuana already - a big bunch of dealers migrated to online sales via messengers and crypto, but hustling parks and central streets in searches for weed may still give you some successful results.

Is high-quality cannabis and hash available in Johor Bahru?

Yes, it’s available while quality varies between dealers.

Can you find hash in Johor Bahru?

Yes, many dealers offer both weed and hash. It’s not always in stock, but it’s popular and available.

What are the prices for cannabis and hash in Johor Bahru?

Prices vary depending on the dealer and the quality. High-quality weed can cost $20-$25 per gram, while hash might be $30-$35 per gram. The more you buy, the better the deal you’ll get.

That’s the rundown on cannabis in Johor Bahru. If you’re planning a trip, stay safe, be smart, and enjoy your time in this vibrant city!

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