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Statistics show that the number of incoming tourists to Johor has risen by 5.3% from 7 million in 2016 to 7.4 million tourists in 2017 - Abdul Malik bin Haji Ismail Director, Tourism Johor

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October 2018 statistics: 12,688 registered refugees population in Johor of which 96% are from Rohingya and 4% from Syria, Palestine, Yemen and Iraq. 2,947 of them are children (filepic of Rohinga refugees)

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- Increased participation in the 6th Iskandar Malaysia Ecolife Challenge (IMELC)

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news Weaving Heritage into the Urban Fabric of Johor Bahru Unveiling of Ibrahim International Business District (IIBD) Heritage Cornerstone

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ohor Bahru’s main business district has gone through a few iterations throughout the years, and with the unveiling of the Heritage Cornerstone, it looks like Johor Bahru’s main business district is about to get the love it deserves.

Johor Corporation (JCorp) had officially unveiled the Heritage Cornerstone within the Southeast Gateway of Ibrahim International Business District (IIBD). The event was officiated by Dato’ Haji A. Rahim bin Haji Nin, State Financial Officer of Johor as the Official Representative of Datuk Haji Azmi bin Rohani, State Secretary of Johor, and witnessed by Dato’ Kamaruzzaman bin Abu Kassim, President and Chief Executive of JCorp and Dennis Ng, Group Managing Director of United

Malayan Land Bhd (UMLand Bhd).

The IIBD Heritage Cornerstone signifies the celebration of Johor’s diverse cultural legacy, showcased via the local traditional design elements of the Urban Tree. Symbolising the three main ethnic groups in Johor, the cornerstone is made up of three metal branches that extend upwards and outwards to form a broad leaf covering and revealing patterned cut-outs dispersed on its surface. The various cut-outs are inspired by cultural motifs found on existing heritage buildings in IIBD, paying tribute to the richness of Johor’s multiracial and multicultural treasures.

“Heritage demonstrates a significant role in sustaining local communities, not only reinforcing

(Fourth from left onwards) Dato’ Kamaruzzaman bin Abu Kassim, President and Chief Executive of JCorp, Dato’ Haji A. Rahim bin Haji Nin, State Financial Officer of Johor as the Official Representative of Datuk Haji Azmi bin Rohani, State Secretary of Johor, Dennis Ng, Group Managing Director of UMLand Bhd and KK Wong, Group Director of Townships of UMLand Bhd

local identity, traditions, and practices, but also bringing economic benefits. A healthy s o c i o c u l t u ra l e nv i ro n m e nt encourages businesses from various cultures to benefit localised economies, inevitably impacting

the overall economy in Johor Bahru. IIBD stands as an avenue for advancing further all-around economic growth, which is the backbone of urban development,” said Dato’ Haji A. Rahim bin Haji Nin. - by Moazan Emran TI

Strengthening Ties Iskandar Malaysia: On Track to Achieve RM383 through Japanese Autumn Harvest Festival Billion Target by 2025 Commemorating the 61st Anniversary of Japan-Malaysia diplomatic relationship with a gastronomic event

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s Iskandar Malaysia sails through its third development phase from 2016 – 2025 focusing on Sustainability & Innovation, the region’s inflow of investments from domestic and foreign investors continues to grow.

“Iskandar Malaysia recorded a total of RM19.8 billion in investment from January 2018 until 30th September 2018, leading to a committed cumulative investment of RM272.90 billion from 2006 until 30th September 2018,” said Datuk Ismail Ibrahim, Chief Executive of Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA).

Datuk Ismail said that despite the current global challenges, Iskandar Malaysia is on track and optimistic to achieve its investment

target this year.

“For the 3rd quarter of 2018, the top five sectors that contributed to the total investments are mixed development with a total of RM9.7 billion and followed by Logistics (RM670 million), Creative (RM540 million), Education (RM540 million), and Tourism (RM320 million).

Domestic investors contributed 60% to the total committed investment or equivalent to RM164.9 billion and the other 40% or RM108 billion comes from foreign investors. “This inflow of investment will continue to benefit the Rakyat in many different ways, such as more job and business opportunities, as being inclusive has always been at the heart of the development in Iskandar Malaysia,” added Datuk Ismail. - by The Iskandarian TI

skandar Puteri recently played host to the Aki Matsuri Autumn Festival, the first in Malaysia, but one of the main festivals in Japan. It was originally celebrated as a harvest festival with ritual performances to give thanks for a good crop yield.

Crowds joining the freeadmission festival were welcomed with unique Japanese dance and music performances and cuisine.

Visitors saw traditional wardrobe and handmade ornaments and accessories available for purchase.

The event was collaboration between UEM Sunrise Berhad and Japan Graduates’ Association of Malaysia (JAGAM) Southern Branch to promote and strengthen cultural

ties between Malaysia and Japan.

According to Hiroyuki Orikasa, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Japan, there are approximately 1000 Japanese nationals living and working in Johor Bahru. “We are happy to work together and enhance our bilateral relationship with the people in Johor. With Aki Matsuri, we want to work together, dance together, and laugh together.”

Embassy of Japan also hopes to revitalise the Look East Policy, an initiative by Tun Mahathir in 1981 to learn from Japan (and Korea) for Malaysia.

“We want to understand each other; establish confidence and trust each other,” added Hiroyuki. - by Salamahafifi TI

Crowds watching Cherry - a Japanese-humour live show aimed at children

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Sustaining Good Governance and Integrity

Parties Dining & More Lead by example; Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali is checking the token of appreciation on the stage to ensure its integrity (Photo by JCorp)

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ohor Corporation is continuously committed to sustain its integrity and enhance its organisation’s governance across the board through variety of programmes including the “Johor Governance and Integrity Summit 2018” held recently.

With the theme “Integrity Drives the Sustainability of Organisation”; the summit was held in conjunction with the National Integrity Day and was first of its kind in Johor.

The event was officiated by Dato’ Haji Osman bin Haji Sapian, Menteri Besar Johor who is also the Chairman of JCorp.

Osman in his speech said that the Government is committed in transforming the New Malaysia that is built based on justice, good governance, integrity and rule of law.

“The Government will not compromise with any individuals or organisations who challenge Malaysia’s sovereignty of integrity and governance because integrity will determine the transparency and efficiency of the nation that will be showcased to the whole world,” he said.

Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, Minister of Economic Affairs who also delivered his key note speech said, “I would like to remind that laws alone cannot put an end to corruption and abuse of power.

It is equally important to instil the value of trust and integrity in moulding generations

that will develop the community towards a well, just and prosperous nation.”

Representatives from JCorp’s groups also signed the Corporate Integrity Pledge as one of the initiatives to show their commitment in combating corruption.

“Our target at management level is to ensure JCorp to be a role model institution that drives upon high level of integrity and governance and continuously contribute to the government,” said Dato’ Kamaruzaman Abu Kassim, Chief Executive Officer of Johor Corporation in his speech who was also one of the panellists.

Among other panellists included Tan Sri Abu Kassim Mohamed, Director-General National Centre for Governance, Integrity and Anti-Corruption (GIACC); Tan Sri Dato’ Setia Ambrin Buang, Chairman Governance, Procurement and Finance Committee; Dato’ Shamsun Baharin Mohd Jamil, Deputy Chief Commissioner (Prevention) Malaysia AntiCorruption Commission (MACC) and Prof. Dr. Arfah Salleh, Chief Executive Officer Human Governance Intuitive Inc. The summit ended with Certificate Handover Ceremony to the 23 Certified Integrity Officers from JCorp and its groups after finishing the course at Malaysia AntiCorruption Academy recently. It was part of JCorp’s upskilling initiative in collaboration with MACC. - by Nurfarahin Zahiridin TI

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Caring for the Needy

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Care United had also taken a step he biggest event of the year by Care United Johor Bahru; the 3-in-1 event- further by providing new school necessities Karnival Sains Kanak-Kanak, Food Aid worth RM140.00 each for the selected 300 & Back to School Project which took students. The packages were distributed place at Kompleks Tan Sri Mohamed Rahmat by Tuan Haji Azam bin Abu, Co-Curricular had successfully achieved its objective in Assistant Director from the State Education providing those in need with essential goods Department of Johor. - by Nurfarahin together with Pertubuhan Integrasi Nasional Zahiridin TI (PIN).

Around 300 underprivileged children from orphanages and homes across Johor joined the journey of interactive science exploration prepared by volunteers from the Association of Science, Technology and Innovation (ASTI) and the students of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM).

Meanwhile, 200 needy families of Kg. Skudai Kiri received their food aid hampers in conjunction with Back-To-School recipients were happy to receive their brand-new school bags the 6th Food Aid.

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Solidarity with Refugees: 12,688 Registered Refugees in Johor UNHCR Stakeholder Meeting highlights the needs and solutions for refugees in the South

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alaysia hosts over 161,000 refugees and asylum-seekers, mainly from Myanmar and other countries such as Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Somalia and Syria. These are persons who have been forced to flee their countries due to war and human right abuses. Refugees live in a very challenging environment in Malaysia. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has been the primary provider of protection for refugees for over 30 years. It has worked closely with a small number of dedicated non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to support the most pressing needs of refugees. Based on the October 2018 statistics, there are 12,688 registered refugees population in Johor.

96% are from Rohingya and 4% from Syria, Palestine, Yemen and Iraq. Of which, 2,947 of them are children.

Recently, UNHCR held a multi-sectoral Stakeholders’ Meeting in Johor to discuss issues pertaining to protection and solutions for refugees living in the southern region of

Malaysia, and explore opportunities for new collaboration and cooperation.

“For many years, civil society groups and refugee communities in the southern states of Malaysia have done excellent work in assisting the refugee community living here. But if we really want to help refugees in Malaysia, we have to empower them to look after themselves better. We know that communities that are able to look after themselves are more resilient, more resourceful, and are less of a burden on the hospitality and resources of the host community. If they are allowed to live and work here lawfully, with proper documentation, this will be a ‘win-win’ situation for Malaysia and the refugees.

Refugees will be safer and less exploited and Malaysia’s concerns about law, order and security and the economy will be more effectively addressed,” said Richard Towle, UNHCR Representative.

The Stakeholders’ Meeting was attended by over 70 participants comprising

Revitalisation of an Old Village School

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he 119 students and 19 school staff at SK Tanjung Adang got to enjoy the newly refurbished school facilities just in time before the school term ended. Country Garden Pacificview (CGPV) Sdn Bhd, the developer of Forest City had forked out RM550,000 to revitalise the 100year old school in Gelang Patah, Johor. Apart from the funding, Forest City’s own in-house project, landscape, design and construction team were also hands on involved in the revitalisation project.

As part of Forest City’s longterm plan to uplift the quality of education, especially in the rural areas, SK Tanjung Adang is the first of 7 schools adopted by Forest City that undergoes the Forest City School Revitalisation Project.

School Principal Noriah Md Jidin said the children are proud of their school, and their

enthusiasm to come to school has increased after the revitalisation works were completed. The renovations included repairing the staircases, repainting the façade, refurbishing the mural, common areas, security guardhouse and sports facilities.

Country Garden and Forest City’s Director of Strategy Ng Zhu Hann in his speech said that education and poverty alleviation have always been the hallmarks of Forest City and the Country Garden Group.

Meanwhile, State Housing and Rural Development Committee Chairman Sr Dzulkefly Ahmad who launched the revitalisation of SK Tg Adang, said the state government encourages publicprivate partnerships, especially CSR programmes that would enhance the lives of the locals. - by Moazan Emran TI

Government representatives, NGOs, civil societies, corporate sector, academia and refugee communities. Through this Stakeholders’ Meeting, they hope to expand the network of supporters to include new partners, including private sector and the local government.

Dr. S. Ramakrishnan, the Chairman of Johor Consumerism, Human Resources and Unity Committee said, “It is crucial that we all come together now, because awareness of the importance of individual roles as well as a concerted effort by all stakeholders and the willingness to share the burden will make any intervention and effort more effective and efficient on various levels. It is not just up to UNHCR but all stakeholders from all sectors and walks of life who need to come together to stand in solidarity with the refugees and in finding solutions together. The solutions are to enable refugees to be self-reliant and resilient, to be able to contribute to our local economy and play a role in ensuring the prosperity and continued development of

Dr. S. Ramakrishnan, the Chairman of Johor Consumerism, Human Resources and Unity Committee (file pic)

Johor.”

In light of the commitments in the Government’s Manifesto which outlines several areas to strengthen support for refugees, innovative approaches and new areas of cooperation and collaboration can be explored to address both the legitimate interests of Malaysian and the protection need of refugees, in ways that are mutually reinforcing. During the Stakeholders’ meeting, discussions were held around several key thematic areas of livelihoods namely work rights, education, healthcare, child protection, and sexual and genderbased violence as well as protection, including detention. - by The Iskandarian TI

Johor Industries Must Also Play Its Part in Retaining Local Talent

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ohor International Trade, Utilities and Investment Committee Chairman, Jimmy Puah calls out to key industrial players from the state and elsewhere, to set up operations in Johor or if able, move existing operations into better industrial areas with updated and modern facilities. In the industrial 4.0, workers demand more and a better environment that will boost work productivity.

“It’s the age of Google and Facebook, and nowadays workers want more; not for the sake of themselves but also for the productivity when they are working. This is the reality. And if we in Johor are not ready for this paradigm shift in the working environment, we will be left

behind,” said Puah.

These are the steps he feels that are needed to retain local talents from braving the Causeway regardless of rain or shine, and traffic congestion. The PKR Deputy Chief also mentioned that these people must learn to be attached and be willing to work within the state’s economic corridors.

He said this at the Senai Airport City Forum recently. The forum saw the presence of Dato Sri Che Kalib, Group Managing Director of MMC Corporation Berhad. Gan Seng Keong, General Manager of Senai Airport City, Datuk Hhoe Mee Ling, Divisional General Manager of Eco World Development Group Berhad and Chery Lim, Marketing Director of Ipark Development Sdn. Bhd.

Puah believes that in the current industrial age, cooperation from industry players and hearing the growing demands of workforce are crucial steps to retain local talent within the state’s many industries, adding that a better working environment will improve productivity and also create a conducive working lifestyle for Johoreans.

These factors must be addressed as a yardstick to measure the quality of working life here as opposed to braving the Causeway for higher wages.

Fur thermore, infrastructures and facilities must be able to accommodate the workforce in order to unleash the state’s true economic potential. - by Amin Khairuddin TI

TNB to Invest RM349 Million for Upgrades in JB

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major power outage incidents caused many parts of Johor Bahru city to be left without electricity unexpectedly in recent times. The latest occurrence of this power failure was in September 2018 where the Johor Bahru City Centre and its surrounding areas were affected.

Johor International Trade, Investment and Utility Committee Chairman, Jimmy Puah mentioned that he had requested an incident

report from TNB to address this issue as it is unacceptable for Johor Bahru to face such problems gearing up to be an International City.

“There must be steps taken to preempt such incidents from happening again, and it is not acceptable. According to the TNB report, precaution is taken through upgrading the electric network in Johor Bahru and through routine maintenance,” Puah said at a press conference near Senai Airport City,

recently.

TNB will invest RM349 million in total of 142 projects to upgrade all the systems in Johor Bahru within 2 years.

“17 projects are aimed to improve the 33kV systems in JB with an approximate cost of RM229 million whereas RM120 million will be set aside for the upgrading of the 11kV systems. All upgrading works are expected to be completed by December 2019,” Puah added. - by Harish Mustak TI

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The first EY@Work in Malaysia launched at Medini

More Than a Hat-Trick for Adli “Goldenboy” Hafidz

H Ong Chee Wai, EY Malaysia Assurance Managing Partner, giving away a token of appreciation to Exco Jimmy Puah

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Y, one of Malaysia’s largest p ro fe s s i o n a l s e r v i ce s’ organisations, opened its new Johor office in Medini City, the Central Business District of Iskandar Puteri on 13th November 2018. The opening was officiated by Jimmy Puah, Chairman, International Trade, Investment and Utilities Committee of Johor.

The 13,750 sqf premise located at Medini 9, Bandar Medini Iskandar, features the global EY@ Work design workspace and is the first of its kind in Malaysia. The Ernst & Young (EY) office in Johor joins over 130 other EY member offices across the world that has implemented EY@Work, which provides a variety of energising and efficient spaces for activity-based work.

Ong Chee Wai, Malaysia Assurance Managing Partner, Ernst & Young, said, “We are committed to

growing our business and presence in Johor, and the move to Medini, Iskandar Puteri is a testament to this commitment.”

“Iskandar Puteri is a strategic location to conduct business, given its advanced infrastructure, the availability of skilled talent and strong government support, all of which are pivotal to the long-term growth of our business in Johor and Malaysia,” continued Ong. Jimmy Puah in his speech also mentioned that the traditional way of cubical office setting is now out-dated, and he totally agrees that open space working environment will hopefully increase productivity.

“When we have open space, people can mingle, brainstorm and exchange ideas. Better working environment will ensure personal fulfilment and hopefully they will not go to the ‘the other side,’” said Puah. - by Nurfarahin Zahiridin TI

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is experienced challenger teased him by doing a little dance, yelling “More power. Come on!” while swiftly dodging all punches thrown. Intense atmosphere surrounded the Johorean crowd watching the match against the Thai opponent. With his state and country in mind, Adli Goldenboy Hafidz rose and emerged champion in the match, awarding him his record of 4-0-0 (4 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses).

Organised by KBX Events at Daiman Sports Complex, the KBX Boxing Evolution Johor boxing tournament hosted 20 amateur boxers from Singapore and Malaysia. For the main event, professional category, Johorean Adli Hafidz, alias Adli Goldenboy, took on Wongda Yuttana of Thailand. Great sportsmanship was displayed at the end of the match where they hugged and congratulated each other.

A civil ser vant by profession, Adli trained for two months in preparation for the match. He had only begun boxing professionally this year, prior to this as an amateur.

Having a career to being a professional athlete and also playing a new role as a father, he had to set his own schedule

for his own successes citing discipline, commitment, passion, and determination as his fuel that drives him to his dreams. Adli, who took up boxing at 15, trained four hours a day and made sure to spend his night time with the family.

Fans thronged Adli for a picture after the match which he gra c i o u s l y o b l i g e d with a smile and his A punch was thrown! signature pose, winning the hearts of his fans. He did not fully confident for the match, even have the time to wipe off having to be more cautious and the drops of perspiration from covering his face because he had the match, acknowledging the a scar on his right eyebrow not fans’ valuable presence and fully recovered from a previous match. He also had a blue-black support.

“Boxing is not about injury on his right eyelid, and winning or losing,” Adli said said he would be taking a twowhen asked about his winning month rest.

“But I have a fight in streaks. “It is about your heart, bravery, and skill.” In the ring, he Singapore in January so I cannot listened to orders from his coach, rest too much,” he added, also Willip Ho of Fight Pro-Motion, wanting to clinch his title in the who seemed to be shouting World Boxing Council ( WBC) orders from the ground to him in Asia Silver Champion in the first a foreign language. It turned out quarter of 2019.

We wish him all the to be instructional code words understood only between them! best, quoting his challenger, Though determined to “More Power. Come on!” - by win, Adli confessed he was not Salamahafifi TI

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Green Pastures for Local and International The Moscow Circus Is In Town Investors at Senai Airport City Ready to thrill Johoreans, The Moscow circus arrives in Puteri Harbour

Stakeholders share positive prospects for manufacturing industry in Johor during Senai Airport City Forum 2018 with completed infrastructure located adjacent to Senai International Airport. This is a new prime location for manufacturers in Johor, especially for industr y players in food and electronic manufacturing, logistics and regional distribution centres and high value manufacturing.

“Senai Airport City industrial development is the next premier industrial park in Johor, taking into account Dato’s Sri Che Kalib presenting Jimmy its excellent facilities, strategic Puah a token of appreciation for location near the Senai officiating Senai Airport City Forum International Airport, Johor Port, Port of Tanjung Pelepas and is also in talks with a dozen of direct access to the North-South multinational companies and Highway via dedicated interchange manufacturers that are scouting for at Exit 254A. The potential growth in regional distribution hub within the Senai Airport City will be a catalyst area. As at now, Hershey Co, North that will spur the development of America’s biggest chocolate maker, Iskandar Malaysia attracting more has chosen Senai Airport City as its foreign and domestic investments address in Malaysia.

On a separate note, Senai into Johor,” said Puah.

Currently, Senai Airport City is Airport Terminal Services Sdn Bhd occupied by EcoWorld Development (Senai International Airport), a Group Bhd’s (EcoWorld) Eco Business Member of MMC Group was named Park II and AME Development Sdn ‘Asia Pacific Regional Airport of the Bhd’s IPark @ Senai Airport City that Year 2018’ under category less than are developing ready-built factories 10 million annual passengers at the for SMEs within a Gated, Guarded recent CAPA Asia Pacific Aviation Awards for Excellence 2018. - by and Regulated (GGR) concept.

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amazing human feats from high octane roller skaters, a mesmerising juggler, death defying high wire walkers and mind-boggling illusionists. Of course, the whole show is held together by the colourful performances of the circus’ own clown and its very own Ringmistress, the enchanting Karina Peace.

Ticket to the show can be purchased from an affordable price as low as RM50, all the way up to RM250 for ringside seats, and are available from www.proticket.com. my. There are even special deals whereby customers may purchase four tickets (Rear bench or Rear seat categories only) at 50% off.

Maybank card holders also enjoy a special 25% discount for tickets to the show (Ringside, Premium, Front bench seats only) throughout the show period. - by Moazan Emran TI

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enai Airport City Sdn Bhd (SAC) and the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) recently co-organised Senai Airport City Forum 2018 (SAC Forum 2018) which brought major industry players from all over Malaysia and the ASEAN region to engage in imperative discussions on industry concerns such as future opportunities, relevant strategies, business sustainability, emerging technologies and the future of manufacturers in Johor.

In line with the theme of the forum, “Opportunities to Grow Your Business”, Johor State Exco, International Trade, Investments and Utility Committee Chairman, Jimmy Puah Wee Tse assured FMM Johor members that plans on bringing in investors to SAC are open to both foreign industry giants as well as local SMEs. “As businessmen, we welcome investments that contribute to the business development plans and strategies of our corporation whether foreign or local,” added Dato’ Sri Che Kalib Group Managing Director of MMC Corporation Berhad.

Senai Airport City is a 2,718 acre master planned industrial development project by SAC

he Moscow Circus is on a whirl wind tour in Malaysia, wowing audiences up and down the country from their first leg in Padang Timur (Petaling Jaya) to their second and third locations at Queensbay Mall (Penang Island), and Prai Auto City (Penang Mainland) respectively.

With the tour making its way down to Puteri Harbour, Johoreans can look forward to an extravagant display of world-class acts from the 20th of November until the 1st of January 2019, all held under the largest Big Top circus tent in the country.

For over 100 years, Russian circus acts have been universally acknowledged to be the world’s pinnacle of circus arts, thrilling audiences with performances that amaze, amuse and inspire.

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KPRJ-HOPE Zooventure About 60 staffs volunteered their time and effort in repainting the premises of the Johor Zoo

KPRJ staffs eager to start their Zooventure at the Johor Zoo

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umpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor Sdn Bhd (KPRJ) as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme known as KPRJHOPE Zooventure had recently undertaken to repaint the premises of the Johor Zoo. KPRJ partnered with Nippon Paint in this venture with the latter sponsoring paints and related tools.

About 60 KPRJ staffs volunteered their time and effort to repaint the Johor Zoo. This is the first time KPRJ was involved in such a CSR activity to care and beautify the Zoo and its environment. The Johor Zoo was the chosen premises as it is one of the oldest Zoos in the nation built in 1928 housing

more than 100 species of animals including endangered animals.

Therefore, much care and attention was needed for its upkeep and appearances.

Haji Noorazam bin Dato’ Haji Osman said,” KPRJ through this Zooventure programme aims to give back to the society and wishes to continuously make an impact and contribute to the development of the people regardless of race and religion, and also to the surroundings and environment it operates in”.

As a responsible GLC, KPRJ through its various programmes have created caring corporate citizens who are concerned about the community and the environment. - by Priya Manikam TI

In a bid to beautify the premises of the Zoo with curious onlookers

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“Go For Education, Go For Young Dream” Campaign

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ountry Garden Central P a r k (CGCP) continues its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts by launching a charity campaign “Go For Education, Go For Young Dream”.

Country Garden Gift exchange between Emma Han (Country GarGroup ac tively den) and school principal of SK Taman Damansara i m p l e m e n t s Aliff, Hjh Shamsiah bt A. Jabar its corporate philosophy of “creating a better CGCP on behalf of all students society with its existence” and and teachers and said that the helping local schools to improve contribution will motivate them their learning and teaching to put their best foot forward in conditions as part of their mission. all their endeavours. The RM5,000 A ceremony to launch the contribution will be utilised to build campaign was held in Sekolah an archery range for the school in Kebangsaan Taman Damansara order to promote the sport which Aliff. General Manager, Brand and is gaining more interest among Culture of Country Garden Malaysia, Malaysians and proven to help Emma Han handed over a mock improve students’ personality and cheque of RM5,000 to the school for focus.

At the end of the handover upgrading works. Emma hopes that the token will benefit the students ceremony, Emma and the school while also making the public more principal took park in a tree attentive towards the importance planting ceremony together as a of education. Adding to the efforts symbol of love and hope for public of promoting green environment, welfare. The saplings represent the CGCP will also be taking an initiative school children who will thrive and of enhancing the school’s landscape flourish, while its roots that grow firm on the grounds of the school by adding more greenery.

The school principal, Hjh will resemble public welfare. - by Shamsiah bt A. Jabar thanked The Iskandarian TI

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The job of fulfilling Tourism Johor’s mission in marketing Johor as a destination of excellence and to make the tourism industry a major contributor to the socio-economic development of the state lies in the hands of the current Director of Tourism Johor, Abdul Malik bin Ismail who brings 28 years of experience in various portfolios to the drawing board. Among his previous significant positions held by him were the Deputy Mayor of Pengerang Local Authority, and Director of the Johor Landscape Department. The Tourism Johor top position was presented to him in late 2017 when there was a reshuffle in the Johor Civil Service (JCS). Taking over the reins from his predecessor, Abdul Malik has enabled modernisation towards the tourism industry in Johor such as promoting cashless tourism and digital marketing

As one of the biggest states in Malaysia, how does Tourism Johor manage to promote and drive the tourism industry here?

There is no doubt that Tourism Johor depends on the support and collaborative efforts from various government agencies and the private sector, namely industry movers to develop the tourism industry in Johor.

The Tourism Johor Action Council (JTAC) and District Tourism Action Council (DTAC) have been established to ensure that all activities that revolve around the tourism industry are implemented well through proper planning, development, coordination, monitoring, promotion, and marketing. Both councils are crucial to assist Tourism Johor in coordination and implementing new tourism plans at the district and state levels.

Besides that, these councils act as a platform for industry players to discuss arising matters or issues regarding the tourism landscape with the state government. Indirectly, it strengthens the collaborative relationship between government agencies, the private sector, and non-government bodies in developing the tourism industry in Johor.

Can you share some data on the number of tourists visiting Johor?

The tourism industry in Johor is seen to be on a good track and has the potential to continue moving forward. Statistics show that the number of incoming tourists to Johor has risen by 5.3% from 7 million in 2016 to 7.4 million tourists in 2017.

Tourism Johor is confident that the

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numbers will rise for the year 2018 and 2019 due to the various completed and ongoing development projects that are related to tourism in the state of Johor such as the Desaru Coast development projects which includes Hard Rock Hotel, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, The Westin Hotel, Aman Resort, and the Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark which is the biggest waterpark in South East Asia.

Among others also include the World Class Indoor Theme Parks at Capital 21, and Sea Life at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort and B5 Johor Street Market.

tourism industry in the state of Johor have been expanded in each district. This is due to the unique nature of each district.

With that being said, the state government through the Johor State Financial Planning Unit (UPENJ) has prepared a Johor State Tourism Blueprint 2014 – 2023, which encompasses the tourism developments in each district through the expansion of 11 tourism clusters and concepts.

What are among the promoted sectors in Johor’s tourism landscape?

Normally, Tourism Johor would receive feedback from tourists through email, social media and industry players such as tourism agencies, tourist guides, and hoteliers.

Generally, Tourism Johor receives positive feedback from both domestic and international tourists. There are also calls for improvement that comes in, such as the expansion of information dissemination through digital mediums, improvement of infrastructures and support facilities such as sign boards, tourist boards, toilets, maps, and more.

Feedbacks from tourists are important to Tourism Johor as we can benefit by improving our products and quality of service.

Beautiful sceneries and natural attractions such as islands and beaches to the historical heritage and culture is not the only thing that the state has to offer.

Tourists and locals are spoilt for choice when it comes to food and lifestyle too, right from shopping to golfing, and the numerous theme parks such as the Angry Birds Activity Park to the Puteri Harbour Indoor Theme Park.

The main tourist sector in Johor at the moment is eco-tourism, agro-tourism, islands and beaches, homestays, golftourism, theme parks, sports-tourism and not forgetting, food-tourism.

Tourism Johor has also identified new segments of tourism in the state that has the potential to increase the inflow of tourists to the state which is M.I.C.E-tourism, healthtourism, and education-tourism.

Is there a strategic plan for the 10 districts of Johor in terms of Tourism vision?

Efforts and responsibilities to develop the

How do you find the feedback from local and overseas tourists about Johor in general?

What are your thoughts on the integration of environment and health in the tourism industry (i.e. eco-tourism, health-tourism and etc.)?

Eco-tourism has definitely become one of the major attractions for tourists in Johor.

There are 5 national parks that are popular among tourists in the state which are Tanjung Piai National Park, Pulau Kukup National Park, Endau-Rompin National Park, Gunung Ledang National Park, and Bekok National Park.

As for health-tourism, Tourism Johor is in the midst of enhancing and improving it so that it becomes one of the sought-after attractions in Johor. There are a total of 16 specialist hospitals in Johor which offers various medical and treatment services.

Tourism Johor believes that the combination of these two tourism sectors will further strengthen the position of the state as a tourist destination that one should visit.

What can we expect in 2019?

Tourism Johor expects more mega development projects in 2019 that will cater to the tourism sector.

Also on the forecast is the increase of tourists to Johor in the next year and many more holiday packages will be marketed by tourist agencies within and beyond the country.

Tourism Johor plans to boost promotional campaigns and marketing by organising more tourism events and participation in exhibitions both locally and internationally through traditional and digital mediums.

What is your favourite Johor dish and where can it be found?

I’m fond of Mee Bandung Muar and Asam Pedas especially when I travel to visit my relatives back in Muar at Jalan Abdul Rahman and at Parit Bakar. TI

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At least 20 villagers in Kampung Sungai Melayu and Kampung Sungai Temon were interviewed to garner information about the Our resident writer, Peggy Loh, actively writes in her blog www.peggyloh.com history of the Orang Laut, about matters that are close to her heart. indigenous people whose She can be reached at write2peggyloh@gmail.com livelihood depended on the sea.

He confessed that it was a challenge to Iskandar Regional Development Authority, Chief meet the villagers, most Executive, Datuk Ismail Ibrahim [Left] and Johor State t was a momentous time for the Johor loitered about.

This was where I met with members of whom were fishermen, Executive Council, Chairman of Youth, Sports and Culture Sketchers when two of their books were Committee, Mohd Khuzzan Abu Bakar [Right] at the book launched, just two days apart in October like Buz Walker Teach, who was then and did not have a specific launch event for Warisan Bergambar Selat Johor Barat or 2018; as this proud achievement was an American art lecturer with Raffles time when they might be The Illustrated Heritage of West Johor Strait the culmination of much effort and University Iskandar, Mohd Hafizal Nordin, available for a chat.

Eric Ng Han Meng and Ghazali Bunari, who When Ghazali and his team Orang Seletar children, which I had taken commitment to their passion. approached the villagers, they were initially and used with my story on our visit to The books, Warisan Bergambar also goes by the moniker, Tok Rimau.

Ghazali, a senior lecturer with the rather cautious and suspicious of them but Kampung Bakar Batu Tampoi.

Selat Johor Barat or The Illustrated Heritage of West Johor Strait, is a joint publication Faculty of Science and Humanities, UTM, after he explained about their book project With my permission, this

by Iskandar Regional Development is the author of Warisan Bergambar Selat with IRDA, the villagers became more willing group shot was used in Garis with the Authority (IRDA) and Universiti Teknologi Johor Barat or The Introduction of the Johor Sketchers.

Malaysia (UTM), while Garis, An Anthology Illustrated Heritage On the same page, a of Sketches by Johor Sketchers, was of West Johor Strait, poignant quote from Buzz Walker published with the support of Think City a coffee-table book read: “When we sketch the presented bi-lingual Johor Bahru. urban environment, as in Johor, Formed in June 2013, Johor in Malay and English we are recording the vanishing Sketchers is a group modelled after the with a collection of architectural history that is being impressive coloured US-based Urban Sketchers. lost to modern development.”

In 2013, I met the founding photographs.

Jaie was all smiles when she In his altermembers of the Johor Sketchers, a group turned the pages of Garis to show who have been meeting regularly to ego as Tok Rimau, he me the sketches and admitted that capture on paper, some of the most iconic was a co-founder of it was a challenge to maintain the the Johor Sketchers scenes that are unique to Johor. book’s theme with sketches that only and also an Graphic Designer, Jaie Ramlee [Left] holding a copy of Garis, An depicted Johor – not flowers or lovely art activist Anthology of Sketches by Johor Sketchers, while Author, Ghazali scenes from elsewhere. who has a Bunari [Right] is holding a copy of Warisan Bergambar Selat Johor She said it was also a challenge p e n c h a n t Barat or The Illustrated Heritage of West Johor Strait to follow-up with the various artists so for creating that she could complete and design stories for books, comics and to talk and share their stories and also pose the book layout. But as Ghazali and Jaie short films. talked to me about their books, I can tell for photos.

Warisan Bergambar Selat “We seemed to be racing against that it was all worth the effort.

Johor Barat was launched in a time,” said Ghazali and explained that most Buy these books online via website: simple ceremony graced by IRDA of the villagers were elderly and if they failed http://emall.iskandarmalaysia.com.my/ Chief Executive, Datuk Ismail to share their memories and experiences, all my/ for Warisan Bergambar Selat Johor Ibrahim and Johor State Executive these may be lost when they died.

Barat (RM100) or from IRDA office, and Cover design on coffee-table book, Warisan Bergambar Selat Johor Barat or The Illustrated Council, Chairman of Youth, In fact, one of the elderly villagers WhatsApp 017-7789553 for ordering the Heritage of West Johor Strait, a joint publication Sports and Culture Committee, passed on just before this book was launched. book Garis, An Anthology of Sketches by

by Iskandar Regional Development Authority and Mohd Khuzzan Abu Bakar.

The Orang Laut have no written Johor Sketchers (RM40 West Malaysia; Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor When we met again at the record of their long history, and this book, RM43 East Malaysia). launch event, Ghazali told me Warisan Bergambar Selat Johor Barat, will For more info, visit website: These individuals, who were that this book project was initiated by the be a valuable documentation of this people www.johorsketchers.blogspot.my, Facebook page: Johor Sketchers and already into sketching and painting in IRDA Head of Social Development Division, group for future reference.

Graphic Designer, Jaie Ramlee, who Instagram: @johorsketchers and various mediums on their own, were Suhaily Abdul Hamid, who found the Johor brought together by their shared passion Sketchers online via their Facebook and worked with Ghazali on this book project, was #garisbyjohorsketchers. TI Instagram sites. also responsible for coordinating in capturing scenes from observation.

After Suhaily discussed the the production of Garis, An I told founding member, Taib Aur, that I would like to join them on a proposed book project with Ghazali, she Anthology of Sketches by Johor sketching outing and when the Sketchers invited him to submit a proposal to IRDA Sketchers.

In this book, the eight had arranged to go on location to sketch for their consideration.

This started Ghazali on a 12-month Johor Sketchers artists featured, at Kampung Bakar Batu Tampoi, I found my research programme while he handpicked each sketched or painted in way there too.

This fishing village of the several Sketchers members to form the various mediums like pencils, indigenous people known as Orang Seletar, production team to work with him on this coloured-pencils, water-colours or oil-paint, to showcase their is situated on the edge of the Danga River. book.

Familiar with their artistic styles observations of scenes in Johor.

I can still remember the experience I remember receiving a with the fisher-folk in rustic scenes of and personalities, Ghazali soon formed morning activities with stalls selling fish this team and they committed themselves message from Jaie a few months The Introduction of the Johor Sketchers in Garis bait, women shucking mussels and boiling to the task in their various responsibilities ago, seeking permission to use is supported by my photograph of some Johor them in a nearby cauldron heated by as graphic designer, photographer and a group photo that featured Sketchers with Orang Seletar children at Kampung some of their members with Bakar Batu Tampoi, Johor firewood as children and dogs played and videographer, among other roles.

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Students, Schools and the Community More Environmentally-Aware Increased community interest and participation in the 6th Iskandar Malaysia Ecolife Challenge (IMELC) and book launch

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nvironmental Conservation is one of Iskandar Malaysia’s Circle of Sustainability development focus. The Iskandar Malaysia Ecolife Challenge (IMELC) aims to educate and encourage the community to lead a low carbon lifestyle by saving water and electricity, and managing waste wisely. In its sixth year running, it had attracted a record participation of 403 schools and 40000 students from Johor.

Fifteen schools with the highest savings in electricity and water usage and with the highest number of collection of recyclable waste had a chance to pitch their environment-saving ideas, for a chance to win a shared cash prize of RM30000 for school-development activities. This year, the IMELC participants were judged according to learning, content, and how the school had communicated with the community about its efforts.

A total of 9 cash prizes were given out to three categories: Utility - SK Tanjung Langsat with 46% utility savings; Recycling Waste (weight) - SJKC Masai 16998 kg; and Final Presentation - SK Taman Suria.

The total carbon reduction submitted by participating schools was equivalent to a savings of RM266,153.51. Income reported from recycling amounted to RM58,664.55. A savings of RM174,925.14 and RM32,923.82 for electricity and water respectively were also reported from IMELC; this shows that efforts made to reduce carbon emissions by living a green lifestyle could save and earn money.

At a separate event, Datuk Ismail Ibrahim, Chief Executive of Iskandar Malaysia Regional Development Authority (IRDA) launched the Low Carbon Community Best Practices Book at Le Grandeur Palm Resort. The book highlights 15 of the growing

successes of communities, schools, and corporations towards a greener Iskandar Malaysia.

Since 2011, IRDA has teamed up with a number of leading Japanese and Malaysian research institutes to develop the Low Carbon Society (LCS) Blueprint for Iskandar Malaysia 2025.

LCS policies were designed to be scientifically-grounded while also being a communityrooted, people-centric, holistic, and integrated approach. The LCS Blueprint has implemented 55 completed and ongoing programmes and projects, aiming to encourage more participation and collaboration from all parties to make the Low Carbon Society agenda a reality.

A small village of 600 people; 100 km from Johor Bahru, Kg Permas Besar, not only promotes eco-tourism but also brings environmentally-friendly initiatives

Launch of the book with leaders from Japan and student winners of the Iskandar Malaysia Ecolife Challenge 2018

for its community. They harvest rainwater, utilise solar panels, and turn waste into cooking gas. A BioDigestor machine, installed behind a building in the village, uses enzymes and microbes to convert food waste into methane to be used in their Bio-gas Kitchen.

For SMK Sultanah Engku Tun Aminah, adopting Sungai Chat as their own means taking care of the river as well. The students said

Mah Sing Celebrates the Launch of Hazel with a Carnival Celebration Featuring SongkRun A fun filled day with running, water and music

Mah Sing’s Chief Operating Officer, Benjamin Ong flagging off the run

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ah Sing Group Berhad (Mah Sing) officially launched the latest development in its freehold Meridin East township, the Hazel, with a carnival celebration featuring Asia’s Biggest 5km Water Run and Music Festival, SongkRun, and a series of fun activities.

Featuring a size of 20’ x 70’ and built-up of 1,964 sf, Hazel offers the residents a spacious layout with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms which is optimised for multigenerational living.

“We are confident that Hazel would be well-received by home buyers because it offers

them a superb combination of distinguished design, contemporary concept, and comfortable spacious layout at an affordable price tag,” shared Mah Sing’s Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Ho Hon Sang.

Inspired by the renowned Songkran annual water festival in Thailand, the highlight activity of the launching carnival, SongkRun presented five thematic zones along the route with different effects, namely “Storm”, “Lightning”, Heat”, “Fog”, and “Rain”.

The run was flagged off

by Mah Sing’s Chief Operating Officer, Benjamin Ong, Velocity Event Management’s Director,

Ivan Looi, and the management team of Mah Sing.

The uniquely designed activity wrapped up in high spirits with all the participants having an unforgettable running journey featuring entertaining water activities and sensational music.

In addition to the extraordinary running experience, participants also got to enjoy the performances from famous DJ duo, the Leng Sisters, as well as a memorable classical and pop violin show by talented violin artiste, Jessica Loo. It was a sight to behold as everyone was having an amazing time dancing to the music and getting wet at the same time bringing out the inner child in them. Even the local firefighters chipped in the fun by spraying the crowd with their water cannons.

“We are happy to see the huge crowd at the Hazel launch carnival. Our SongkRun was a big hit since it was announced and we will continue to reinvent the way we interact with the public and shall come up with more attractive activities in future to enhance the lives of the residents living around our township to ensure that there’re constant interactions within the community,” said Datuk Ho. - by Moazan Emran TI

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All the festival goers giving it their all

that for ten years, the school’s Nature Club had been cleaning up the river using EM Mudballs they made themselves. Once a month they study the river water with water monitoring kits that tell them the chemicals, pH, nutrient, and clarity of the waters for the benefit of the aquatic ecosystem.

“The kit shows that our river is thriving,” a student beamed proudly. - by Salamahafifi TI

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know I say this all the time but seriously, where did the year go?! We’ve come to the last issue for the year and the next thing you know we are prepping for New Year.

Having said that, embrace December to the fullest and all the festivities towards the end of the month and be back in 2019!

In Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives following a personal loss. Also, a new take on Spiderman awaits us which will be a first of its kind.

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As Yuletide mood sets in and then New Year’s Eve, head to Amari Johor Bahru for some festive treat promotions at Amaya Food Gallery and Dip Bar by the pool.

Since it’s the year-end school holidays, why not go for a long drive and explore Bandar Maharani and its hidden treasures! For something closer, we have special features on the latest Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark and golfing at Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort.

As always, for those wishing to share their fashion collection, travel tales, or like us to review your restaurant/hotel for a

staycation, drop me an e-mail at waves. lifestyle@gmail.com and be featured. For more news, do access www.theiskandarian. com The Iskandarian wishes all celebrants a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Priya

Autumn Owls – Poverty and Ambition

By The Iskandarian unreleased Autumn Owls’ demos. Intrigued, Lavelle called upon longtime producer and collaborator, Cameron Craig, (Bjork, Unkle, Pulp) to revive the previously lost songs.

Autumn Owls originates from Dublin, Ireland and was formed in 2007 by initially five friends with Gary McFarlane and Adam Browne being its current band members. The band self-released their debut EP “Insomnia Lodge” in May 2008 to very favourable reviews. The follow-up was released in December 2008, another five track EP titled On the Trail of the Disappearing. The new tracks were recorded at

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utumn Owls, the musical moniker for songwriter, Gary McFarlane, released his new music for the first time in six years on 2nd November 2018. The new album, is the first since the acclaimed 2012, Brian Deck produced (Modest Mouse, Iron & Wine) album Between Buildings Toward the Sea, (a dark, captivating and glorious 21st century record – Opinears).

The sophomore album titled, ‘Poverty and Ambition’, came about when legendary DJ, producer and record label owner, James Lavelle, came across an

Westland Studios with producer Ciaran Bradshaw.

On the Trail marked a bigger and more adventurous sound from the band. The EP was greeted with a wave of critical acclaim from Irish, UK and US reviewers.

After the release of On the Trail the band took an opportunity to hone their live performance, supporting many UK and US acts such as Real Estate, Early Day Miners and DeVotchKa, as well as playing their own headlining shows. 2010 saw the band tour in Italy, Norway, the UK, Canada and the U.S., taking part in festivals such as SXSW and CMJ in the States as well as Canada’s NXNE and CMW. Autumn Owls recorded their debut fulllength album Between Buildings, Toward The Sea in April 2012 with Brian Deck (Modest Mouse, Iron and Wine) in Chicago. While in Chicago they recorded an Epitonic saki Session for Webby Award-winning music site, Epitonic.com. When Epitonic founder Justin Sinkovich decided to launch Epitonic’s label arm in July 2012, the timing worked out perfectly to make Autumn Owls their first signing. The band’s debut album was released on 16th Oct in Europe and 23rd Oct in the US. 2013 saw the band take to the road once more, doing an extensive North American tour and opening for some of their favourite bands such as Why? and LOW. Poverty and Ambition album is definitely compelling with catchy tunes and its music can grow on you. A five track stream from the album may be heard via - https://soundcloud.com/autumnowls/sets/ poverty-and-ambition/s-GBPzc

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Melancholy - The Hidden Creativity or Potential Depression? – Part 2

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elancholy is inevitable. All ages experience it. Despite how similar the state of melancholy is, the reactions between adults and children are somewhat different.

Children often deal with melancholy innocently. They normally want to be with themselves and express their feelings through their favourite activities. This is one way of channelling creativity. For adults, our perception that we are a creative being is limited. Therefore, to spend time alone and to connect with melancholy may not be our first choice, let alone expressing the emotional sadness. This is why we lack creativity. We

suppress the process because we think melancholy is something not worth paying attention to.

If you experience this feeling of sadness that happens without a cause, the first thing you need to do is sit through the feeling.

Observe if your mind is trying to create a story behind the melancholy; which is not important. Never suppress the feeling because it only leads to disruption of the energy flow.

Prolonged suppression could cause severe sadness and potential depression and anxiety.

If you have a child that often experiences melancholy, it is healthy to let your child know that the feeling is just a chemical process of

being a human being. Guide them to channel their creativity in the way they want it. Children who are forced to not accepting melancholy often express aggressive behaviour as a sign of dealing with interrupted energy flow.

Understand that melancholy is a normal behaviour in adults and children. As a person, we are a highly creative creature, and creativity always finds its way to be in this world. The process is not easy and normally painful because creativity is a creation. It takes time for creativity to ripe; therefore, we are constantly being pulled to experience melancholy. It’s just a way of creativity saying, “Sit with me so I can be produced”! TI

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MARY POPPINS RETURNS

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n Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” an all new original musical and sequel, Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives following a personal loss. Emily Blunt stars as the practically-perfect nanny with unique magical skills who can turn any ordinary task into an unforgettable, fantastic adventure and Lin-Manuel Miranda plays her friend Jack, an optimistic street lamplighter who helps bring light and life to the streets of London.

PL Travers first introduced the world to the no-nonsense nanny in her 1934 children’s book “Mary Poppins.” However, the subsequent adventures of Mary Poppins remained only on the pages of the

seven other PL Travers’ books… until now. “Mary Poppins Returns” is drawn from the wealth of material in these additional books. The film takes place in 1930s Depressionera London 24 years after the first film was set. Michael Banks works for the same financial institution that employed his father and still lives at 17 Cherry Tree Lane with his three children, Annabel, John and Georgie and their housekeeper Ellen. Carrying on in her mother’s tradition, Jane Banks campaigns for workers’ rights and provides a helping hand to Michael’s family.

When the family suffers a personal loss, Mary Poppins magically reenters their lives and with Jack’s help, brings joy and wonder back into their home.

Source: The Walt Disney Company, Malaysia Genre: Live-Action Musical Release date: 24th December 2018 Director: Rob Marshall Screenplay by: David Magee Screen Story by: David Magee & Rob Marshall & John DeLuca Based upon: The Mary Poppins Stories by PL Travers Producers: John DeLuca, Rob Marshall, Marc Platt Executive Producer: Callum McDougall Cast: Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Pixie Davies, Nathanael Saleh, introducing Joel Dawson with Colin Firth and Meryl Streep

Source: Sony Pictures Malaysia

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE

Release date: 7th December 2018 Genre: Animated Cast: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali, Jake Johnson, Liev Schreiber, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Lily Tomlin Director: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman Producer: Avi Arad, Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Christina Steinberg Screenplay by: Steven Knight and Fede Alvarez & Jay Basu

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hil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind. SpiderMan: Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask.

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30th Nov – 26th Dec Christmas Wonderland @ Gardens By The Bay S’pore

1st Dec ZoukOut @ Siloso Beach, Sentosa S’pore

Muar – The Picturesque City of Johor

1st Dec 3in1 School Break Camp @ Hutan Bandar JB

5th – 7th Dec Screen Singapore @ Marina Bay Sands

6th – 7th Dec Heroes Camp (School Holidays Camp) @ Savanna Hill Resort

7th Dec The Rumjacks/Cryexcess Asia Tour (JB) @ The Rockin152/02 Masai

8th – 9th Dec Iskarnival Main-Main 2018 @ Iskandar Puteri

10th Dec Kidpreneur Workshop @ Starclub Education, Jln Yahya Awal

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Masjid Sultan Ismail opposite the Muar River

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ho would have thought that a day trip to Muar (also known as Bandar Maharani) can be filled with lots of hidden surprises? Besides being awarded as the cleanest city in South East Asia, many prominent politicians and celebrities originated or grew up in this city including our neighbouring counterpart – S.R. Nathan, former President of Singapore, who was born in Singapore but grew up and spent his childhood in Muar!

Our journey began by attending a close friend’s wedding that was set against a beautiful backdrop at Tanjung Emas. Everywhere we looked was natural beauty with balmy weather, calm sea and picturesque scenery. To be in sync with the natural beauty, the wedding party decided to keep with a lime green theme and after giving our wishes, we were interested in

Heineken Live Your Music @ Pagoni JB

16th – 30th Dec Barney’s Magical Christmas @ City Square Mall S’pore

18th Dec Comedy Canvas with Kumar @ Canvas S’pore

29th Nov The CRIB Ball @ The Ritz Carlton Millenia S’pore

25th Dec Christmas

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Indoor setting at Nasuha Herbs Paradise

Johor Countdown Run @ EduCity Sports Complex

exploring Muar town.

We first passed a giant “Durian” structure near Tanjung Emas and the majestic Masjid Sultan Ismail (identical to the Sultan Ibrahim Jamek Mosque) which is located in Tanjung Agas, on the opposite banks of the Muar River. We then drove along Jalan Peteri to view the Bangunan Sultan Abu Bakar; a historical building with a grand staircase which is quite similar to the Grand Palace in Johor Bahru. Must try food whilst in Muar is the Mee Bandung Muar, Nasi Beriani Gam and Mee Siput which is a popular local snack best eaten with sambal (red chili based dip).

After covering the pretty sights along the Muar River, we decided to make a final pit-stop out of town to the famed

31st Dec • 2019 Harbour Countdown @ Puteri Harbour • New Year’s Eve Dinner Party with Yuna @ Desaru Coast Conference Centre Block your dates for this month!

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Balmy weather at Tanjung Emas Nasuha Herbs & Spices Paradise (Nasuha Herbs Paradise).

Nasuha Herbs Paradise or Ladang Rempah Ratus Nasuha is located 19kms

reasonably priced chalets and log cabin accommodation and a processing plant inside the farm. We were awed by its collection and breathtaking view. There are plenty of outdoor activities for the family to enjoy through their tailormade packages too. Besides that, there are various herbal tour packages that include herbal knowledge and tour, and do try their special Herbal Chicken Beriani (biryani).

The farm also produces and sells high quality organic natural herbal products. The natural herbs used in the production are obtained fresh from its plantation and processed within the plantation.

For those interested to indulge in some herbal knowledge and wanting to embrace nature at its best, visit https:// nasuha.business.site for more details.

We concluded that Muar was an eye-opener and erased the thoughts that it’s not a “sleepy town” but is actually quite picturesque and indeed the royal city of Johor. TI

away off Jalan Muar-Pagoh and covers an area of over 3200 acres. It is also known to be the largest Herbs and Spices farm in Asia, producing 6 to 10 metric tonnes of raw herbs and spices each day. The farm is planted with 135 types of herbs collected locally and from all over the world.

There is an herbs park and gallery, fish pond, restaurant, herbal Spa & S a u n a , Be one with nature at Nasuha Herbs Paradise

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Avoid high purine food such as:

Joyce Tan Sze Chia Consultant Dietitian Master in Nutrition and Dietetics (Flinders University) Real Food Matters

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out is a common form of arthritis caused by uric acid crystal deposits in the joints, primarily in the smaller bones of the feet and hands. An acute gout attack can cause sudden pain, tenderness, redness and swelling around the joints. Historically, gout is known as the “rich man’s disease” or “disease of kings” from overindulgence in food and wine.

In modern day, risk factors such as certain medications (e.g. diuretic medications or “water pills”), obesity, crash diet, a high purine diet and excessive alcohol intake predispose one to gout. Purine is a chemical that is found naturally in the

body and in certain foods. It is broken down into uric acid which is then passed in the urine. When your diet is rich in purine, this

Here are some recommendations to reduce your risk of developing gout: • Limit intake of red meat such as beef, pork and lamb and choose poultry and fish (except those mentioned in the chart). As poultry and fish contain some purine, 1-2 palm size a day can be part of a healthy diet.

• Avoid soft drinks and commercial high fructose fruit juice. Fructose is a natural sugar that is broken down into purine. It is advisable to eat whole fruit rather than fruit juice as fruit juice contains a higher concentration of fructose compared to whole fruit.

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more on humid days as dehydration can increase your risk of gout attack (unless you are advised to limit your fluid intake by medical professional). If you are having a gout attack, ensure you consume at least 2 litre of water per day to flush out the uric acid from your body.

can cause excess uric acid to build up leading to gout.

Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily and

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Avoid rapid weight loss or crash diet as rapid break down of body tissues can increase uric acid level and trigger painful gout attack. Gradual weight loss (2-4 kg a month) through healthy diet and physical activity is the best way to lose weight safely.

Lifestyle changes are important for managing gout. By staying hydrated, maintaining a healthy body weight and following a low purine diet, you can help reduce your risk of developing gout attacks. TI

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Serina Rahman Serina Rahman is the co-founder of Kelab Alami and a Visiting Fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore

Otterly In Love… I With Otters!

t’s so easy to get addicted to otterwatching… these mammals often seem to be playing as they roll in the mud, peek at people, and swim around jetties. Otters tend to move in family groups, though they are occasionally spotted hunting in pairs.

Often heard before they are seen, they seem to call out to each other to warn of danger or to keep the group together. In Sungai Pendas, otters are known to raid the jetties – sometimes opening traps to retrieve fish or crab, then sitting on top of it to eat their lunch.

Malaysia has four species of otters, and all are listed on the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species. Johor is known to have the Smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) and the Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerus). Otters are speedy swimmers and have thick fur coats that keep them warm and buoyant. They can live up to 16 years, but sometimes they are hunted for their coats and the pet trade.

Otters are good indicators of the health of a riverine system as they need

clean waters to survive. They are often the first species to disappear when their habitats are destroyed or fragmented from development, so spotting them somewhere is a good sign that the area is still healthy.

Kelab Alami Mukim Tanjung Kupang (kelabalami.weebly.com) conducts research on the otters in our mangroves and coastal areas; a research project sponsored by the Johor Port Authority (LPJ), in collaboration with the University of Malaya. TI

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Office Gossiping – Grounds for Dismissal?

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ossiping is often known as a threat to team work within an organisation.

It affects relationship between co-workers and creates unnecessary assumptions and speculations, o f t e n leading towards negative results.

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question is whether o f f i c e gossiping amounts to misconduct and if so, whether it

is sufficient to justify dismissal.

The issue of gossip has been deliberated by the Industrial Court of Malaysia. In the case of Malaysia National Insurance Berhad v Ratnawati Mohamed Nawawi [2007] 1 ILR 189, the PA to the Chairman of the Company was terminated because she was gossiping through the company ’s computer. She was also charged with using derogatory and vulgar language against some senior officers. The Industrial Court held that the dismissal of Ratnawati was unlawful based on the following reasons: • “It is quite common and natural for staff to gossip about their superior officers. It can happen anywhere and anytime especially when there is a gathering. It could be over coffee or tea or a meal that the gossip could happen. In the instant case it happens to be in the emails of the claimant and her friends. The court believes the claimant’s story that it was not meant to undermine any senior officers but merely a tea-room gossip. It was only meant to be within the knowledge of four friends.”

With regards to the usage of vulgar language, the Court commented as follows:

Victor Gan “There is no doubt the words used were vulgar and derogatory… However those words were not used directly in the fact of the senior officers. It would be a clear case of misconduct if it was said directly to the officers concerned.”

Several other cases were brought before the Industrial Court over the years and the Court has consistently applied the principles outlined above. Through that, it appears gossiping does not give rise to a direct cause of action in which case employers ought to explore alternative options to handle this challenge. Some suggestions are as follow: • Determine if the gossiping can give rise to other courses of action, i.e. insubordination, unprofessional conduct, misuse of company phone/laptop, etc.

This means the gossiping must have impacted the Company / or an officer of the Company directly (as opposed to merely having sight or witnessing a conversation).

• Consistently promote a healthy, trustworthy and positive culture from within – promote positivism.

• Confront issues and address concerns openly.

• Provide an outlet for employees to vent their challenges and frustrations. Gossips happen when an outlet is not readily

Managing Director MECA South Sdn. Bhd. victor@meca.com.my

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available or if employees feel that their voices don’t count.

Raising awareness and providing training for Managers to handle misconduct effectively. TI

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Accumulating Wealth Tips & Tricks

Is the crash really coming?

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ust when the Dow Jones Industrial (DJI) started a strong rebound from the last trading day of October and rallied for nearly 2000 points, trend reversal began on 12th November, seeing a collapse of 602 points. The technology indicator Nasdaq Composite Index saw a 2.8% decline on the same day, led by Apple and its suppliers which their future orders have caused alarmed. The crude oil price has fallen from above $70 a month ago

Tey Bin Yuen Binyuen is the founder of BY Enrich Resources and the author of ‘Life beyond the Comfort Zone’ and ‘Profit from Share Investment’. His books are available in major bookstores in Malaysia, Singapore or online http://www.teybinyuen.com/ profitfromshareinvestment

Disclaimer: The companies or strategies mentioned in this article are meant for study purpose only. It doesn’t constitute any ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ recommendation. Please consult your financial professional if you want to make any decision.

to $55 in mid-November. It has entered a bear territory, even though some forecast that oil could breach $100 in year-end. Indeed, the recent volatility has much to do with the market’s concerns of rising rates, slowing global growth and the impact of the trade war between US and China. As of now, many have advocated it’s time to sell everything and wait for the crash so that you can buy back at much lower prices.

However, is the crash really coming?

What if it doesn’t and the recent sell down is merely a healthy correction? Before we delve into it, let’s have a look at our portfolio performance in these two volatile months: The portfolio above has showed a gain of 219% since November 2015, which is a bit lower compared to last month of 228%. We have added a company in our portfolio in November.

Bought RANHILL (5272) Via its subsidiary SAJ Ranhill Sdn Bhd, Ranhill is the exclusive provider of source-to-tap water in Johor. It holds an exclusive license by the government, which enables the company to complete the cycle of potable water supply services from sourcing and treatment of raw water to consumers, and the maintenance of the water supply. There are four highlights of Ranhill: 1. Its monopoly position of water treatment and supply in Johor state.

2. Attractive valuation at PE of 11 at RM0.99.

This is especially so as a utility company with competitive advantage.

3. High dividend yield at 7% (at the time of purchase), paying on quarter basis, is deemed appealing in times of uncertainty.

4. Its growth catalysts include the scheduled rate hike for Johor water, water-sewerage integration, potential Non-Revenue Water (NRW) contract wins.

We bought 45000 shares of Ranhill at RM0.99, which is an investment of RM44550.

With the cash brought forward, our new cash level is now at RM3645.

What causes the bear market?

To answer this question, we need to go back to fundamentals, as the stock market is a barometer to the economy. If the economy will do badly, or it has showed signs of deteriorating, the stock market will go down first. So, is the US economy doing badly, or showing signs of worsening?

In fact, it’s quite the opposite. The rate hikes of the US Federal Reserve bank means that the US economy is recovering, and this act is meant to curb inflation to prevent the economy from overheating. Let’s look at some numbers. According to US Labor Department, the US wages hit nine-year high in October and grew at an annual rate of 3.1%. In addition, the US unemployment rate has gone down steadily from 4.1% in January to 3.7% in October this year. This is echoed by its quarterly released GDP, which has grown from 1.8% in January to 3.5% in quarter 3 this year. All these are signs of stronger economy, which has inevitably made the reserve bank to increase interest rate for this and next year.

Technically, the US market is not yet in the bear territory because a bear market is defined as a fall of 20% from the peak. For instance, if the Dow Jones Industrial (DJI) average has ever reached 26951 points as the highest, 20% means 5390 points. So for the bear market to occur, the DJI has to fall below 21560, which we are 3500 points away at the time of writing. I am not saying the bear will or will not come soon. My point is that for the bear to come, I believe the economy needs to show signs of weakening, which we are yet to see.

Conclusion So, instead of guessing whether the crash is coming, why not be prepared based on the scenarios of ‘yes’ and ‘no’. Let us explore the feasible actions to take in both scenarios in the next issue. TI

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5 Reasons Why Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark Should Be On Your Holiday Bucket List Kick-start Your ‘Splashing’ Holidays at DCAWP – now open 7 days a week

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t’s the year-end holidays and Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark (DCAWP), one of the world’s biggest waterparks, is set to offer a splashing great time for everyone. Since its soft launch in July 2018, DCAWP has been receiving thousands of visitors and they are well prepared to welcome thousands more.

Operating on daily basis now, DCAWP offers absolutely something for everyone right from kids to tweens, teens and families with young children, to young adults and the ‘young-at-hearts’.

There are five different types of experience under one roof that you can enjoy with tickets from as low as RM90, which is absolutely worth your penny.

But The Shipwreck Reef is designed for thrill junkies. Kraken’s Revenge, the firstof-its-kind in Malaysia, is not for the faint hearted. I will not spoil your surprise, so try it to know it!

The Penawar River

Next, The Penawar River is designed for the leisure seekers. The 350-metre long, looping lazy river goes through lushly-landscaped riverbanks and offers rides such as Wild Whirl and Super Twister, and The Tempest with its 60-meter-diameter tornado-shaped funnel.

The Penawar Falls

The Penawar Falls offers the first exciting view of the waterpark. Encounter a classic Swinging Ship theme park ride as well as the Surf Wall, a safe and high-energy surf simulator.

The Tempest

The Tidal Wave Beach

The Tidal Wave Beach is one of the biggest wave pools in the world, where everyone may have fun playing in big oceanlike waves.

Kids Ahoy zone was designed with children in mind, with three separate ageappropriate play areas filled with water play equipment with a combination of 13 different water slides such as Li’l Warrior’s Hideout, Scallywags and Starfish Splash.

Beyond the rides and attractions, the waterpark also offers facilities such as prayer rooms, first-aid rooms, rest rooms, lockers, cabanas and more to ensure the comfort and safety of its guests. There will also be free shuttle services to DCAWP and within

Desaru Coast where the waterpark is located.

Don’t worry about food as the Kelong Eatery and The River Grill can fill up your empty stomachs after enjoying the rides.

Best part about Kelong Eatery is you can have your food while watching others splash into The Shipwreck Reef, and don’t miss out on the juicy Grill Lamb Burger if you are heading to The River Grill.

Jeff Jouett, General Manager of Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark said, “DCAWP was built with one vision in mind, - and that is to be the perfect place for everyone to create fun and fond memories,” So if you are ready to create fun and fond memories, grab your tickets now!

Tickets are available at the ticketing counters at the waterpark. Alternatively, guests can also visit www.dcawp.com for e-ticketing options, promotions and more information.

- by Nurfarahin Zahiridin TI

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play World’s Fastest Growing Running from Dusk till Dawn at EduCity’s Ultramarathon Water Sport Comes to Malaysia 2018 Desaru

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a l a y s i a n kiteboarding champion, Daniel Leow met up with members of the media at Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast to share his experiences about kiteboarding and details about the upcoming Desaru Coast Kiteboard Tour Asia (KTA) AsiaPacific Hydrofoil Series from 14th to 16th December 2018.

Kiteboard Tour Asia - Asian Hydrofoil Series 2018 is open to anyone, anywhere, amateurs and pro riders alike. KTA is the first ever Asian Hydrofoil Surfing Tour Competition to be held Malaysian kiteboarding champion, Daniel in Malaysia.

“As a competitor, Leow sharing his knowledge with members of understanding the wind the media upcoming; The Westin Desaru Coast conditions is vital in kiteboarding. As a spectator, watching Resort, One & Only Desaru Coast and the kiteboarders jump up to 10 feet Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas.

In addition, The Els Club in the air can be quite exhilarating!

At speeds of 15kmph to 50-70 kmph, Desaru Coast, home to 45-hole of kiteboard racing is quite a fast paced Championship golf courses, features extreme sport with a growing following the Ocean Course, a 27-hole layout with breathtaking scenery for golfers in the region,” said Daniel.

For those who are unfamiliar to enjoy.

Getting to Desaru via e22 with Desaru Coast, it is the highlyanticipated premium integrated resort Senai-Desaru Expressway is merely a that houses one of the world’s biggest 1hour 15 minutes drive so do book waterparks, Desaru Coast Adventure your hotel stays in advance and be Waterpark as well as luxury hotels such part of KTA Desaru Coast. - by Edey as Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, and Suresh TI

Over 1,600 participants in various categories came back to challenge their endurance and stamina at EduCity’s Ultramarathon Malaysia 2018

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rom the evening eventide to the wee hours before dawn, over 1,600 participants came back to EduCity Iskandar Malaysia to challenge and endure the new Ultramarathon Malaysia 2018 brought to the public by EduCity Iskandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd (EduCity) and Hivelocity Management Sdn Bhd (Hivelocity).

Once again, the education hub hosted a one-of-a-kind event which featured the Ultramarathon Malaysia 2018. Created by Hivelocity, Dusk to Dawn put forth a fresh take to the ultramarathon scene in Malaysia. It is the first to moot and initiate different challenge segments for the various race categories.

5 Race categories were presented at the Ultramarathon for serious and fun runners alike, which were 5km Rookie run, 12km Challenge, 20km Dare, 45km Endurance and 60km Dusk to Dawn.

A new feature introduced by the organisers were two pit-stops along the course whereby should any participant wish to take a breather can do so by taking a knee at one of these stops while the timer is being paused.

Flagging of the runners from each category was Sugumaran Kailasan, EduCity’s Chief Operating Officer who was accompanied by Abdul Malik Ismail, Tourism Johor Director.

“This is the third year that we are organising a night run, before it was called Sundown, but we have rebranded it to EduCity’s Dusk to Dawn Ultramarathon Malaysia 2018 for a more close-tohome feel,” said Sugumaran.

Participants pumped up for the ultimate Ultramarathon

EduCity is a catalyst development driven

by Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB). It is a fully integrated education hub expected to be a feeder of talent to support Iskandar Malaysia’s various economic activities whilst grooming future generations of leaders.

The EduCity Sports Complex is set to be a hub for sports development in Iskandar Malaysia not only catering to the education institutions in Iskandar Malaysia but also open to other industries to hold events and other activities which require a large open or closed space.

“We are also offering our facilities for SUKMA Johor and still eagerly waiting for any news from the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the state government on including EduCity Sports Complex as an event venue or perhaps for training and warm up sessions,” said Sugu.by Harish Mustak TI

Plantation Course Gets a Facelift The 26 year old Plantation Course at Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort saw major upgrades and enhancements from March to October 2018 with new greens and bunkers While moving around the course, this year, golfers are privileged to enjoy the newly refurbished “Plantation Course” first designed by Max Wexler in 1992 which was inspired to preserve and enhance natural surroundings. All greens were replaced with Bermuda Tifdwarf but size and characteristics were maintained. All bunkers were also upgraded with new liners and fresh sand.

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ake a 30 minute drive North-East from the Johor Bahru city centre, and you will reach the Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort (TPGR) which is nestled between three very distinct environments; a plantation, a village and the straits of Johor. These three different surrounding environments have inspired course designers, Max Wexler and Akira Mamiya-San to embody the essence of each setting into three very different yet similarly breathtaking courses.

Golfing at TPGR offers an excellent challenge for amateurs and professionals alike. Honoured as the Best Golfing Experience in South Malaysia, the resort not only offers golfing enthusiasts the thrill of challenging themselves on the rough and greens of three different courses, but also offers the complete resort experience with a plethora of facilities and amenities that are available on site.

of Bermuda Tifdwarf promises a dramatic and challenging game.

Adding to the exclusive bungalows and apartments with 24 hour security service, 20 cozy guestrooms at the Clubhouse complements the existing 34 units of luxurious double-storey villas located within the resort’s sprawling grounds.

While there, tantalise your taste-buds at the many culinary delights offered at TPGR such as the He Yuan Chinese Restaurant, After 18 Lounge, De Deli Corner, Puteri Café, and not forgetting the Golfer’s Café for those thirst quenching cool-aids on hot and humid days.

For enquiries, please visit TPGR’s website at www.tpgr. com. - by Harish Mustak TI

Nocturnal splendour on the main Clubhouse

The area was also once a thriving oil palm plantation with living quarters and houses for workers who cultivated fruit orchards and coconut groves as means of supplementing their income.

The carefully landscaped and manicured courses blend with natural forests, mangroves and waterways, providing an ambience of closeness to nature. The undulating fairways turfed with Zoysia Matrella and emerald greens

Plantation Course – Hole 18

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Festive Treats at Amari Johor Bahru No meal is complete without desserts and do indulge in some Christmas Cookies and Pudding, Yule Log Cake, French Pastries and different types of Jelly. Moreover, be entertained by Santa Claus bringing loads of candies for the children. The Ten Papers Band will jazz up the evening with their medley of songs. There are also lots of lucky draw prizes to be won.

Enjoy Amaya Food Gallery’s Dessert Selection

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n conjunction with Christmas and New Year celebrations, Amari Johor Bahru is offering special promotions to make the festive season more joyous at its Amaya Food Gallery and Amaya Café located on the 6th floor and the Dip Bar on the 8th floor, next to the swimming pool.

Start off the yuletide mood with a Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner at Amaya Food Gallery from 6.30pm to 10.30pm. For RM148 nett per person and 50% off for children aged 6 to 12 years and senior citizens aged 60 and above, you can choose a selection of Chinese, Malay, Indian, Thai and Western dishes from the buffet. Visit the Festive Roast Corner to enjoy Traditional Oven Roasted Young Turkey and the Premium BBQ Station offers Lamb Shoulder, Beef Tenderloin and more, grilled to perfection and accompanied by a number of sauces and side dishes. There are other not-tobe missed scrumptious treats including Thai and local specialties.

Succulent Roast Chicken for Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner

At the Dip Bar, you can enjoy a romantic Christmas Eve Set Dinner from 6.30pm to 10.30pm at RM320 nett per couple for a 4-course set menu and RM538 nett per couple for a 4-course set menu with Mumm Champagne.

Glitter and gleam as a Christmas Day Buffet Lunch awaits you from 12.30pm to 3.30pm for RM108 nett per person and 50% off for children aged 6 to 12 years and senior citizens aged 60 and above. Treat yourself to a variety of festive delights and desserts.

If you don’t feel like cooking a Christmas feast, then just order your festive dishes at Amaya Café. All they require is 24 hours’ advance notice and you need to fill up the order form. There is a selection of Roast Turkey (3 weeks’ advance notice) with all other trimmings, Roast Grain Fed Australian Beef Striploin, Roast Chicken and Roast New Zealand Leg of Lamb with a choice of sauces. For side orders, there is Mashed Truffle Potatoes, Roasted Potatoes with Herbs and Garlic, Braised Red Cabbage and Glazed Carrots.

You can also order Christmas delights such as Christmas Stollen, Gingerbread man, Marshmallow Pop Sticks, Candy Apples, Snowflakes Macaroon, Yule Log Cake, Chocolate Santa and Mince Pies.

End 2018 with a sumptuous New Year’s Eve Buffet Lunch at Amaya Food Gallery for RM108 nett per person and 50% off for children aged 6 to 12 years and senior citizens aged 60 and above, you

can eat a variety of local and international delicacies.

Start your countdown for 2019 with Amari’s tantalising New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner at Amaya Food Gallery from 6.30pm to 10.30pm at RM148 nett per person and 50% off for children aged 6 to 12 years and senior citizens aged 60 and above.

You and your loved ones can taste dishes such as Seafood on Ice, Grilled BBQ Meat and other mouth-watering dishes including desserts. Get into the beat as we revel with the Ten Papers Band performing from 7.00pm onwards.

Dip Bar is also offering a New Year’s Eve 4-course set menu from 6.30pm to 10.30pm at RM320 nett per couple and RM538 nett per couple for a 4-course set menu with Mumm Champagne.

To book a seat for our festive promotions, call 072668888 or email amaya. johorbahru@amari.com or fnbcoordinator. johorbahru@amari.com. - by Priya Manikam TI

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DrinkEntrepreneurs Are RM48mil to Set Up Porsche Here To Shake Up the JB Centre in Iskandar Malaysia Danga Bay Waterfront in Iskandar Malaysia to Networking Scene welcome new centre for the high-end automotive A one of a kind experience to network and share good conversations

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or the 22nd event running, DrinkEntrepreneurs Johor Bahru (DEJB) has successfully brought the local community of start-ups and corporate professionals together to network and mingle at its October 2018 event. The latest DEJB cohosted at Champions Sports Bistro, The Puteri Pacific, had attracted over 100 participants and registrants to the venue.

Each DEJB event is a one-of-a-kind experience, designed to feel casual and welcoming for participants to meet a wide range of people and share good conversations.

DEJB partners with the best co-working spaces and local communities in the startup ecosystem, inviting a diverse crowd to a specially curated venue for its every event.

“At DrinkEntrepreneurs, we believe life is about creating great human connections.

We’re Johor Bahru’s most relaxed after-work social for the start-up scene and beyond, and we hope to attract an eclectic audience from all walks of life who enjoy inspired conversations,” said Suphier Goh, the Co-founder of DEJB. Commenting on the local networking scene as a whole, Goh believes that DEJB champions not only the local, but a global way of working and connecting by encouraging more collaboration and purpose in the way business and relationships are built.

Networking session at the 22nd DrinkEntrepreneurs Johor Bahru

“DrinkEntrepreneurs is not just an event - it’s a movement that is slowly but steadily becoming a key connector in local entrepreneurship scenes,” she further added.

Since DrinkEntrepreneurs pioneered in 2013, the free flowing open-format event has fast become unique in the JB scene, of which very few events can boast stronger word of mouth, or a more loyal following.

Initially launched in Paris, DrinkEntrepreneurs has since gone global with events organised in over 30 cities around the world such as Shanghai, London, San Francisco, Buenos Aires, Kuala Lumpur and now in Johor Bahru.

Further details can be found on their Facebook page @drinkentrepeneursjb. - by The Iskandarian TI

brand – Porsche

partners and investors to transform the Southern Johor waterfront into a major business and leisure destination.

“We are excited to welcome SDAP and the Porsche brand to set up a centre in Danga Bay,” said IWH Group Executive Director, Lim Chen Herng.

He said the confirmation of the news that Porsche was coming over was the result of a three-year negotiation process.

The icing on the cake was when Johor State Government and the Artist impression of the upcoming Porsche Centre at JB City Council (MBJB) gave the Danga Bay approval for the project.

SDAP CEO, Christopher Hunter said the uthorised dealer for Porsche vehicles, parts, and after sales services, Sime company is thrilled to expand its footprint to Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) are the Iskandar Malaysia region with the opening set to move in to Iskandar Malaysia. of its fourth Porsche Centre here.

“We aim to deliver the highest This will be SDAP’s first investment in Iskandar Malaysia after the opening of other level of customer service and a unique centres located in Klang Valley and Penang. ownership experience for all Porsche This new Porsche Centre Johor Bahru owners,” he added.

As the first 4S centre in Malaysia, the (Porsche JB) will feature state-of-the-art facilities and services which are spread over new facility will feature a sales showroom approximately 60,000 sqft (5,575 sqm) of integrated with a Carerra Lounge, service workshops and dialogue bays, and body built-up working space and service area.

Built by the master developers, and paint centre.

Porsche JB is scheduled to open its Iskandar Waterfront Holdings (IWH), this new facility is a new initiative by IWH in doors and start revving in the first quarter collaboration with SDAP to woo international of 2020. - by Harish Mustak TI

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Construction of Direct Access Road to Mah Sing’s Meridin Bayvue in Sierra Perdana Commences Infrastructure upgrade is expected to be completed by Q1 2019

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onstruction work of the direct access road connecting Mah Sing Group Berhad’s (Mah Sing) seafront mixed integrated complex, Meridin Bayvue in Sierra Perdana to the Johor Bahru East Coast Highway had commenced earlier in October after getting the approval from the authority and is expected to be completed by Q1 2019.

Upon completion, the new direct access will shorten the travel time for Meridin Bayvue’s home buyers and retailers to go in and out of the development. In addition, it will also enhance the connectivity of the development by shortening the travel distance between Johor Bahru East Coast highway and Meridin Bayvue to approximately 12 km, allowing easier access to areas such as Kawasan Perindustrian Pasir Gudang, Johor Bahru City Centre, Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex (CIQ) and Singapore.

Mah Sing’s Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Ho Hon Sang said, “We are glad to announce that the construction work for the direct access road to Meridin Bayvue has started. Our buyers and the surrounding community will be able to benefit from this once the road is completed as it provides easy access into our development and enhances the connectivity to nearby areas.”

The enhanced connectivity will be a plus point for Meridin Bayvue; increasing the value of the project. It will also further promote Meridin Bayvue as a sustainable development that offers seafront living with excellent facilities at a price range that many can afford.

The new direct access comprises of an ingress and egress that connects to the access road that leads the highway. It is a single lane in and out of Meridin Bayvue to the highway. The connecting road is right in front of Meridin Bayvue mixed integrated complex, an additional feature which will attract homebuyers looking for residential unit with excellent accessibility to Johor Bahru City Centre.

Meridin Bayvue is a freehold property located at Sierra Perdana’s commercial area fronting the coastal highway from Pasir Gudang to Johor Bahru City Centre. Meridin Bayvue comprises of four towers; 2 Covil towers and 2 Caspian towers which offers a three-bedroom serviced residence, from 980 sf-1316 sf.

The serviced apartments sit on a 10 acres freehold land with in-house facilities and a retail podium of 93 units of lifestyle retail lots with built ups up to 1,851 sf. The entire residential project has a take up rate of 70%.

Covil Tower is now available for viewing at Meridin Bayvue Sales Gallery and the units are priced from RM437,000. The current move in rate is approximately 50% where most purchasers are buying for own use.

Meridin Bayvue is complemented with a complete education amenity through nearby universities, local and international schools with international living community with a list of distinguished schools in the City of Knowledge in Bandar Seri Alam and further enhanced by nearby shopping convenience such as Tesco Seri Alam, Aeon Permas Jaya,

Mah Sing’s Meridin Bayvue in Sierra Perdana

Today’s Market, Mydin and Giant Plentong.

Mah Sing is currently running the ‘Desire Refer n Reward’ campaign, a campaign that rewards you with up to RM38,000 when you refer your friends and family to purchase a selection of the Group’s completed

homes and commercial spaces nationwide, including Meridin Bayvue. The campaign bundles affordable, easy-to-own properties with hassle-free services for anyone looking for ready-to-move-in homes as well as workspaces. - by The Iskandarian TI

Blue Ribbon 2018: The Only Deserving Developer Recognition for intensive smoke-free efforts in UMLand Seri Austin

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MLand Seri Austin was awarded The Blue Ribbon Outstanding Achievement (Anugerah Pencapaian Cemerlang) for the implementation of smoke free workplace at the Blue Ribbon Campaign 2018 Recognition and Awards ceremony held at Dewan Serbaguna Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, Putrajaya. The ceremony was officiated by Minister of Health, Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad.

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Board (MySihat), the Blue Ribbon Campaign recognise and honour significant roles contributed by people and organisation who save people’s lives from second hand smoke and advocating towards a 100% indoor and outdoor smoke-free environment.

2014, MySihat recognised and accredited two out of five townparks at Seri Austin as the First Smoke Free Townpark in Iskandar Malaysia.

Seri Austin’s smoke-free journey began in 2014 with its anti-smoking advocacy work

through the introduction of the smoke free zone especially in public townpark.

Chief Executive Officer cum Group Director of UMLand Townships, Wong Kuen Kong (KK Wong) said as the first developer in the state to make such a move, a lot of effort and sacrifices were made to make it happen.

The Blue Ribbon Award is an international campaign introduced by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for the Western Pacific to recognise and acknowledge people and organisations working to implement and support the WHO Framework Convention provision on Article 8, protection from exposure of tobacco smoke.

Seri Austin, spread across 500 acres of freehold land, is planned with homes of quality design and affordable pricing.

Together with its healthy and conducive living environment, the township offers a ‘Simply Better’ lifestyle. - by The Iskandarian TI

Chief Executive Officer cum Group Director of UMLand Townships, Wong Kuen Kong (KK Wong) with the Blue Ribbon Award

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40 participating property developers showcased over seven thousand units of property worth 5.46b at the second round of the Malaysia Property Expo at City Square, Johor Bahru

Press conference with Sr Dzulkefly Ahmad, Dato’ Ir. Steve Chong and REHDA committee members

opening speech.

“Aside from contributing to the efforts of the government in providing affordable homes, we are also businessmen who want to contribute to the community.

There has to be a balance of

property development in the market with some affordable homes, middle range, and high end homes included to make Johor Bahru city more attractive,” Dato’ Steve Chong added. - by Harish Mustak TI

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E H DA J o h o r B ra n c h recently organised and held the second round of the Malaysia Property Expo 2018 at City Square, Johor Bahru which featured about 40 property developers showcase over seven thousand units of property to be sold with attractive packages.

Co m p e t i t i ve l y, the exhibitors offered special rates and discounts for first-time buyers

household income between RM812k a month) by offering houses that are worth RM250k,”said Johor State Chairman of Housing and Rural Development Committee, Sr Dzulkefly Ahmad in a press conference at MAPEX2018.

“This is one way to attract the middle income community to be able to buy a dream home for their family,” added Dzulkefly.

Dzulkefly is also confident

18.1% increase in volume. This shows that property developers must play a role in choosing the right type of property to develop at the right time to avoid a mismatch between supply and demand.

Now is the time to call for more properties that are worth between RM300 – 500k.”

“Developers play a very important role in stimulating the economy. We appeal to the new government to relook at some of the present policies which may be outdated,” said Dato’ Ir. Steve Chong Yoon On, REHDA Johor Branch Chairman during his

Estimated that the total value of property up for sale during this expo is approximately RM 5.4billion

Johor State Exco Chairman of Housing and Rural Development, Sr Dzulkefly Ahmad giving his opening speech

from 5% to 20% for a variety of household units.

It is estimated that the total value of property up for sale during this expo is approximately RM5.46b.

“The state government is currently reviewing its housing policies to cater to the present trends. There are a lot of comments among netizens pertaining to a new category in affordable homes. It is yet to be confirmed and finalised but as mentioned, the state government is currently planning to target the M40 or middle income group (combined

with the statement of the Director of the National Property Information Centre, Sr. Gs. Md Badrul Hisham Bin Awang that the property market will recover inbetween 2018 to 2019.

He also added, “Statistics from the Valuation and Property Services Department shows that the overall property market was slowing down in 2018. However in Johor, the amount of transactions in 2018 has increased by 6% compared to 2017 thus far.”

“As for overhang or no sale units in 2018, there has been an

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UMLand Unveils “Gem Stone” at their Bandar Seri Alam Township United Malayan Land (UMLand Bhd) unveiled the latest addition to its maiden township - Topaz Residenz at Bandar Seri Alam

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MLand Bhd recently unveiled 108 units of 2-storey terrace houses at an open-to-public launch ceremony. The project is expected to be completed in November 2020 at UMLand Bhd’s signature Bandar Seri Alam (BSA) Township.

Named after a precious green-tinted gem stone, Topaz Residenz is set to provide

the best in architecture and design to its future owners. It will offer strategic location to residents due to its easy access to two major highways.

The new project will consist of two property variants where buyers can opt for Type A or Type B units, with a built-up area of 2.152 sqft and 2.177 sqft respectively.

Invited guests as well as the UMLand team unveiling the scale model of the Topaz Residenz

Group photo of the VIPs at the launch ceremony

general public were treated to a variety of performances and activities specially prepared for the occasion. Interested buyers are entitled to an early bird package which is valid until 18th December 2018.

“As a property developer, it is important that we stay relevant to consumer trends in order to provide the best for our customers,” said KK Wong, Group Director of Townships, UMLand Bhd. He added, “The availability of various amenities such as food, healthcare, education and retail convenience allows Bandar Seri Alam to be one of the most developed townships in Iskandar Malaysia.”

With a strong track record spanning over two decades, UMLand Bhd continues

Keck Seng Group Announces New Shopping Destination TD Central JB is set to change the landscape of the neighbourhood

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ocal developer Keck Seng Group recently announced the development of TD Central Johor Bahru, a new retail shopping project that is set to bring more colour into the surrounding neighbourhood. A signing ceremony was conducted at the developer’s Taman Daya office between partners Maslee Distribution Centre Sdn. Bhd. (Maslee) and LSTD Management Sdn. Bhd. (LSTD) as a step to solidify the partnership and promote the upcoming development.

TD Central is a new intricately designed business hub by Keck Seng Group that’s set to host a variety of

trade and commerce activities in the already bustling areas of Taman Daya, Mount Austin and Taman Molek residential cluster. The area, which already hosts IKEA and AEON Tebrau will be joined with this new closer to home shopping destination that’s modelled after Taipei’s Shilin Market with elements of Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market to provide a different experience for every visitor.

The mall is expected to be completed by 2020 and will have ‘The Pasar mall’ by Maslee Group, in an 80,000 sq. ft. area as one of the building’s anchor tenants as a step to provide a-closer-to- home shopping alternative for those

in the area. TD Central will also be joined by a 220 table Chinese Restaurant managed by Loon Sing Group housed in a 50,000 sq. ft. area making it one of the biggest dining venues in the area.

The new shopping locale will also feature a wide variety of eateries from local to international names as well several of them being built with drive through features to enable a more convenient method of getting your meals. The mall will also have a retail centre operated by LDP Promotion Fair Sdn. Bhd. to complete its shopping experience.

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to embrace excellence and innovation as its main tenets to drive growth.

BSA is also in the midst of constructing a localised community lifestyle mall which is scheduled for completion in Q1 of 2021. The Seri Alam Mall will be a place where the community can gather and share experiences and quality time with their loved ones without having to travel out of the township.

In line with the launch, UMLand Bhd aims to play a vital part in the developments of the region, not only through the provision of world-class townships and projects but also maintaining high-quality living standards within Iskandar Malaysia. - by Harish Mustak TI

he 8th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final took place in an exclusive gala dinner and ceremony held at the Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok in Thailand.

In its 13th year, the awards saw industry players from 15 key property markets across the Asia Pacific region.

The Awards celebrated the new iconic developments in the region that champion green building, sustainability, value for money and innovation.

Closer to home, the awards recognised UMLand Seri Austin as the awardee for the Best Township Development in Malaysia and one

of the Best in Asia.

“All of us at UMLand are deeply honoured to receive this special award for Seri Austin which recognised our commitment in delivering value, sustainable and conducive living development that is much adored and serves as a another milestone for us. This is the 4th time UMLand Seri Austin emerged as winner in different categories. We dedicate this achievement to our strong team in UMLand Seri Austin” said KK Wong, Group Director of UMLand Townships cum CEO Seri Austin.

Nearly 500 guests from around the region joined the exclusive ceremony. - by The Iskandarian TI

KK Wong (1st from right) receiving UMLand’s award

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