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Pic 1: New JB Railway Station. Still under heavy renovation currently. I don't think it will be opened on coming 16th.Pic 2: Link Bridge from New Railway Station to New Checkpoint. I don't think it will be opened on coming 16th.

The lifestyle in Johor Bahru has been further delighted with the visit of Honda ASIMO between 20th and 23rd of November 2008 at City Square. ASIMO, an acronym for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility, is the world’s first humanoid robot that was happily to showcase its abilities in Malaysia during a road show. This [...]

The is my first experience at this service centre. The centre is managed by Mutiara Motors.My wife did a booking at 9am today. After I parked my car and stepped in to their reception, they welcomed me with a smile and they knew I was coming for servicing for my car with the correct plate number. She must have observed me while I was parking outside.Facilities here are not bad:- Free Internet Surfi

19 Dec 2008 to 21 Dec 2008, at Persada International Convention Centre.

Lien Hoe Complex (N1°29.507' E103°46.132') located at Taman Sentosa, Johor Bahru.When I reached there (2245hrs), the fire already started from the middle of the top floor of the complex. And it's spread very fast to both side......(The South wing which is facing Jalan Sutera 3)As you can visualize the situation from the photos below.......It's started here.....Then spread to the right.....And le

This is one of the Tourist Attraction at Kota Tinggi Town.It's located at the Johor River bank after the bridge. Once you pass the bridge of K.Tinggi, turn right and find your way to the riverbank (N1°43.588' E103°53.992'). You will notice the Jetty looks like the picture below.....If my memory serve me right, the boat ride is 45 minutes (after 8pm) and MYR15.00 per person (I forgot the fare for

After the Mount Panti hiking, all of us were hunger for foods!!Not waste our time, we headed to this Riverside Seafood Restaurant (N1°43.563' E103°54.720') at Kota Tinggi for our lunch.The Restaurant located along the Kota Tinggi bypass expressway.On the signage, the restaurant also provided boat trip for the Firefly watching.Foods are ordered by our leader, and we only wait.....most of us finis

Any hiker who need a guide on the hike to Gunung (Mount.) Panti Johor?I just meet a group of experience hikers who wiling to guide from the start point to the summit of Mount Panti. (Weekend or public holiday)Their program as below :-* Transport provided 'to & from' Johor Bahru Town to Mount Panti Kota Tinggi. (Transport provided from Woodland to Kota Tinggi for Hikers from Singapore)* Short b

A hike after more than 25 years....I took the chance to join the hiking group to Gunung (Mount) Panti, Johor. There were total of 36 hikers (age between 6 - 50 years old) included the children. Some of them are the frequent hikers for this mountain. We started our journey on 9:30am......The read arrow show the peak of the mountainWe park our cars at the specific area (N1°48.564' E103°51.072').

This year the World JOTA was held at the Datatran Johor Bahru (a.k.a. Johore Bahru City Square) which is located beside the General Hospital & opposite of Hyatt Regency Hotel. The station callsign : 9M1CSJThe event started on 17th OCT 2008 and end on 19th OCT 2008, total of 3 days and it was the second time held at Johor Bahru. You can visit the First Johore Bahru JOTA here. This time the even

After we explore the Town, Glutton Street & The Golden Cape....it's time for us to have a good dinner. We decided to try the restaurant that we haven't visit it for a decade - Merlin Restaurant (N02°02.788' E102°34.729'). The main intention is to try out the Signature Dish - Assam Fish.It surprised us when we get there.....it's renovated with Air-Con environment. It's good that the area was

Located at the north-west of Muar town. (Estuary of Muar River) The place where you can walk along the Muar River, relax by the river bank or let the kids playing around it in the evening.We saw many temporary stall selling foods, drinks, cloths, shoes & some souvenirs......After the stalls, you reach the Clock Tower with a wide area for kids riding on the Electronics car, I found very interes

Glutton Street (贪呷街), which known as "T'am Cjia Kueh" in Hokkien.It's located at the street of Jalan Hj Abu from junction Jalan Meriam until junction Jalan Ali, appoximately 100 meter. (N2°02.810' E102°34.125')The street wake up (start operation) in the morning sleep until late evening. You can find all kind of Chinese foods within this less than 100 meter session along both side of the st

After so many times having the beef noodle at this Restaurant Soon Ji, this time I decided to try their 'Seafood Noodle'.It serves in claypot as same as the beef noodle. Basically, there were shrimp, squid & others seafood.Frankly speaking, I prefer the beef more than the seafood version. The beef soup is taste better......There are some other version like pork & mutton.....try it if possi

This Machap Rest Area (N1°53.755' E103°13.454') north bound had just upgrade to better environment. This is the First Rest Area if you travel from the south to north via PLUS Highway.We always have a rest over here and this time it's really surprise me!The washrooms area were upgrade to clean & nice! And the food court area had been isolate with glass & air-condition for better hygiene!

I suggest to make this famous salty shrimp as our lunch before we drive back to Johor Bahru. The Han Thoy Restaurant (N02°10.358' E102°42.761') located in a very small village (beside Muar River) call - Panchor. That is about 30KM from Muar town. It's a old wooden shop, opposite of a indoor basketball hall. (Business hour : 10am-9pm)We had been here for few times, and this time I decided to sha

After we left Malacca, the journey continue to Muar town - another historical town. It's about 30 minutes drive from Malacca town.I remember 2 of my friends from Singapore (Silverbeauty & Redstorm) told me there's a Bak Kut Teh they never miss on every trips to Kuala Lumpur. They definitely drop by Muar for it! I manage to get the GPS coordinates from them and want to try it too! :)The navigat

Located just along Jalan Permas 7, Permas Jaya, Johor Bahru.I had been noticed this stall quite sometimes ago.Business is very good especially weekend afternoon. That's make me curious & wanna try out their foods.One of the Saturday afternoon, me & my brother in-laws visited this stall. Basically they are selling nasi lemak & others light foods, and their coconut drinks are selling lik

The Ghost Festival (中元節) is a traditional Chinese festival, which is celebrated by Chinese in many countries. In the Chinese calendar (a lunisolar calendar), the Ghost Festival is on the 15th night of the seventh lunar month.In Chinese tradition, the fifteenth day of the seventh month in the lunar calendar is called Ghost Day and the seventh month in general is regarded as the Ghost Month (

I drop by this McDonald's Restaurant (N1°31.384' E103°40.703') for a drink one day, what a coincidence that I meet a group children having party around the area......Curiosity of me found out they are from Macroview Child Care Center at Taman Daya, Johor Bahru. This was one of stop for their yearly trip (The center will organize such trip for all the children annually). I was told by the friendl

JOTA APR (Jamboree on the air - Asia Pacific Region) for Johor Bahru was held on 2nd & 3rd AUG 2008 at S.K. Princess Elizabeth (School for Blind). This activity held annually on the first weekend in August.On the first day, every Hams are helping to set up the systems & also the VHF & HF antenna at the JOTA base JB.Yaesu FT-920 HF radio set and MD-200 Dynamic MicrophoneYaesu FT-225RD 2

SK Princess Elizabeth. (First School for the blind in Malaysia) It's located just behind the Aloha Tower Condo, Johor Bahru.This school was built since 1949 and officially open on 1953 by Princess Elizabeth. That was before the independent of Malaysia.Photo of Princess ElizabethWe visited this school because of the coming JOTA meeting. It's really an eye opener for us!The school also provide hoste

This place where I'm standing (N1°28.905' E103°42.737') is located at the back of the Danga View Apartment. It's also just beside Danga Bay of Johor Bahru.There's a new bridge under construction now at the place I took this pictures. Once it's ready, the road from Danga Bay will be connect to the Iskandar Malaysia Development at Gelang Patah. The bridge will really cut down the traveling time fr

The 2nd PC Fair organized by PIKOM was held at the same place - Pesada Johor (Johor International Convention Center) on 2nd & 3rd August, 2008.We visited there around 2pm. The crowd as usual, PACKED!!This time I saw the demand of the GPS in the PC Fair. There about 5-6 booths promoting the GPS devices.....And I only remember that the Garmin Nuvi 200 was selling at MYR888.00 and MYR868.00.Price

Restaurant Ahmad Khan located at Jalan Permas 9/7, Permas Jaya. (N1°29.842' E103°49.554')I am one of the regular customer for this 24 hours restaurant. The environment here is pretty clean, if compare with others mamak shop around JB.Foods are average, but the roti canai is good!This is the First mamak shop at Permas Jaya provided free Wifi services. Also the first mamak shop at Johor Bahru prov

I have written about this restaurant before, but this branch is located in Bangi. This is also the same nasi beriani I was hunting high and low for, when I was in JB. I was just driving around Serdang when I bumped into this place, eh... very familiar sign...Do read about my previous post on their Bangi branch here..I ordered a Ayam Merah, with their standard beriani power, with papadam, mixe

Johor’s Horizon Hills attracts foreign buyers- Malaysia 60% of buyers are from overseas; more than half of whom are Singaporeans By EMILYN YAP WITH a golf course set within a residential township, the resort-style Horizon Hills in South Johor is attracting considerable overseas interest - more than 60 per cent of buyers in launched precincts are foreigners.   Home is [...]

Shi Hua Bak Kut Teh (N1°29.865' E103°49.182') at Taman Permas Jaya is one of our favorite!! It's located at the junction of Jalan Permas 9/3 and Jalan Permas 9/5, just next to the Jusco Shopping Center Permas Jaya.We usually visit it on Sunday morning and always pack of peoples! The average time for the foods to serve is 15 minutes, for me.....it's still acceptable. :)This is what we order norma

Kopitiam (coffee shop) Leong Seng Huat (N1°29.023' E103°40.835') located at Jalan Simbang, Tmn Perling, just next to Pizza Hut.I describe this shop as Little Penang because the owner and others hawkers stall all are from Penang. You will have a chance to taste the original Penang foods like : Penang Hokkien Mee (as Prawn noodle at JB), Loh Mee, Penang Char Koay Tiaw and Penang Kuey Tiaw soup. I

Be careful, holding tight your handbag also no use. Need to wear helmet when walking on the road.... problem!This was happen on Friday afternoon, when this girl was crossing the road to work as part-time salesgirl after school.When crossing the road, a motorbike came from behind and the pillion use a helmet and hit on the head while the motorbike was moving. The girl was died on the spot. She just

Spotted this BIG Butterfly at Taman Daya (residential area) somewhere close to a child care center. This rare species always appear around this area? I believe only the residents here can tell. MY TRIPS - Home

Tien Yun Temple located at Bkt. Gambir. Main Entrance As usual, the Bodyguard of the temple I was follows my brother in-law to this new temple (just build not too long ago), too bad I forgot to bring my GPS to log down the coordinates. Because it's located inside a deserted area, there is no proper tar road access to it. The entrance of the road is at somewhere along the Seng Kang Road, which i

My family and I stayed at the Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru Hotel in Malaysia. The hotel is in a great location fronting the Straits of Johor at the centre of this southern-most Malaysian city and is near the Sultan's Palace, 10 minutes from downtown and just 30 minutes across the causeway to downtown Singapore. The room is comfortable and large, clean and had internet access and soft bathrobes. The s

I heard about this place - "Shilin Stall" quite sometimes ago....it's just only try it recently. It's located at the lower ground floor of City Square Shopping Complex, Johor Bahru. The oyster vermicelli (mee sua) was good! But you can't compare the original I had before.... We also order the "Tien-Pu Rak", but seem like totally different from Taipei?? Oyster Vermicelli "Tien-Pu-Rak" Anyway, t

There are some foods I'm going to highlight here. I will not say they are superb delicious, but I say they are "Special"! That's mean you can't find the same recipe elsewhere.Every morning (especially weekend), peoples love to have a Kopi-O (black coffee) with toasted bread in this famous coffee shop (N2°12.937' E102°39.496') located at Tmn Mulia, Bkt. Gambir.At the same roll, but corner coffee

The MyCef (MY Career & Education Fair) Career Fair is coming up in Johor this weekend, from 21 to 22 June 2008 (Saturday & Sunday). The event will be held in Persada International Convention Center, which is situated at the heart of the Johor Bahru town. The fair is organized to facilitate the students and job seekers [...]

What is "HASH"?Wanna know more? Please click here......The JB Hash 40th Anniversary Run - Taman Seri Alam.The Run photos - H.H.H.MY TRIPS - Home

Location map of Bukit Gambir, Muar.The main road of Bukit Gambir, Muar.Bukit Gambir (N2°12.723' E102°39.194') is a small old town located about 25KM from north of Muar town. This small town has about 100 years history that pass through during the Second (2nd) World War, therefore it make you feel likes walk in to the Time Machine. Most of the houses which erected here are from 80 years ago (or m

After you experienced a stressful & hectic urban city life, you might wanna try to escape from it. I'm usually escape myself out of the town to my In-Law's house which is located at Bkt. Gambir, Muar.Over here, I found everything so peaceful and calm......I feet better with the fresh air in the morning. Visiting this small old town's coffee shop is another enjoyment for me.The surrounding of t

Perling Mall (N1°29.826' E103°40.880') located at the entrance of the Taman Perling residential area. It's not a huge or fancy mall to talk about, but.....it's the only antique design (attract me very much) of the every units in the shopping arcade.It's bring you back to 1960's where Johor Bahru about.The first floor session is quite empty maybe due to the Huge Shopping Mall surround this area..

General.Malaysia now have achive 50th independent anivesary in tear 2008, thas mean Malaysian today not like 10 year before. We have our own toewr like KL tower.Johor possesses a wide range of attractions, from the exciting metropolitan atmosphere of Johor Bahru to the forests of Endau-Rompin Park. The village of Desaru and the remote and beautiful islands in the South China Sea are favored by vac

We had a 2 days 1 night vacation at Austin Hill Golf Resort (N1°33.691' E103°45.967') during the 'Mother's Day' of 2008.The room rate is reasonable at MYR110+ (Member), MYR130+ (Non-member). The room was spacious and with 2 king size bed. (Promotion till May 2008)I took the chance to snap some photos around the Golf Resort.My daughter and her cousins ran to swimming pool for their greatest enjoy

Mulligan's Pub (N1°29.756' E103°48.972') is the only Irish Pub in Johor Bahru at the moment. It's located next to Coffee Trap Pub & Bistro at Taman Permas Jaya - opposite of Jusco Permas Jaya.The Irish decoration really attracted me. I love hang around the area mostly in the evening.The externalI believe this area will be pack of peoples during the coming UEFA EURO Cup 2008.Around 6pm onward

This food court is one of the oldest around Johor Bahru area. It's located opposite of Pelangi Plaza & and the back of the Omega School.The place has many improvement since my last visit about 6-8 years ago. The canopy was built to have better cover during rain. I was suffer last time because without this! :) The ex-company which I'm service 9 years ago was located at the same row with Omega S

The competition started on 9:30pm at ACE Archery Center, 6th Floor Skudai Parade, Skudai Johor.Total of 11 Archers participated.I manage to snap some for photos of the event that night.The youngest Archer of the night!The Compound BowsAmong the 11 Archers, the medals goes to :-GOLD - Mr Mark TehSILVER - Mr Hoo Kok MengBRONZE - Mr GanesanThe mini competition ends around 11:30pmMY TRIPS - Home

It's located at the Kg. Sg. Temon Baru a.k.a. Perling Seafood Village (N1°27.634' E103 °42.298')We reached the restaurant around 6:30pm, it's already 40% occupied! We assume the seafood must be delicious!!Spotted the river cruise boat form Danga Bay We really enjoyed the view over here, especially the 'Sunset'.Our orders :-* Vegetables* Toufu soup* Butter prawn* Sea shell* Black Pepper Crab

ASPEN Summer Hotel16-01, Jalan Molek 1/13, Taman Molek, 81100, Johor Bahru : +607-3518161Fax : +607-3517161Room rates : RM98 – RM168Facilities & services : WiFi at CafeComments by Cowboy Celab :-"This place has a nice lounge at night with a duo singing and playing the guitar. I like hanging out here when I'm in JB. Cheap beer and lots of parking. "MY TRIPS - Home

ran King ran Queen Taiwan Cafe located at Jalan Molek 1/8, Taman Molek, J.B. (N1°31.849' E103°47.430')There are many Taiwanese Cafe & Restaurants at Johor Bahru. This is the one we always visit.The lady boss came from South Taiwan (Ping-tong, Tainan). The foods taste are the southern taste and it's different from Taipei. Examples like the Oyster Vermicelli (蚵仔麵線) & the stewed po

Event: Johor Closed Date: 24th May Saturday Time: 9.00am-7.00pm Venue: City Square Tower 35th Floor,Johor Bahru. Estimated number of participants: 20 to 30 players Tournament information Matching system: Swiss system Pairing system: Computer pairing swissperfect 98 Number of rounds: 6 rounds Time control: 25minutes perside for 1,2,3 Round ; 45minutes perside for rest of the round Rules & regu

Date: 25th May Sunday Time: 9.00am-7.00pm Venue: City Square Tower 35th Floor,Johor Bahru. Estimated number of participants: 100 players Tournament information Matching system: Swiss system Pairing system: Computer pairing swissperfect 98 Number of rounds: 6 rounds Time control: 25minutes Categories: Under 18,Under 15, Under 12. Rules & regulation: Based on Fide chess rules (International che

Found this unique ceiling fan at Lavender Cake & Bistro, Jusco Permas Jaya, Johor Bahru.It turns slow and windless, just for decoration purpose.Feels that......it's simulate the humans process......When it's young, it spins fast but the 'prop' is short (seems like just start to grow...)When it's old, it rotates slow and weak but the 'prop' grew longer......Art? I agree if you said....Another s

10th May 2008I wasn't aware about this till my brother told me about it. I wondered there's no banner for public awareness.When I rush to the location (where at the back of Bayu Puteri 3 Apartment), the show had over! And I saw the only awareness was a A3 size board standing 1 meter up beside the road??! Only the peoples who stayed around that area will aware of this event.I was told that the publ

Beauty Mother Competition @ City Square Plaza, Johor Bahru (11th May 2008)Organize by Lion ClubIt's a coincidence.I brought my family with my mum-in-law to City Square Plaza, Johor Bahru for 'Mother's day' lunch and came across this competition.It's also for the purpose of meeting a friend from Malacca - 9W2HHL (Heng). He was there because of his wife it's one of the judges for the competition!I s

Suppose to meet up Mr Raja, fonder of this association to discuss on the handicapjb website matters. I was late for 20 mins, reached Saleng at 11.PM. Mr Raja has left for some important matters. I had a discussion with Pritam and Siti on the current web site support they have. I told them i can render my support in IT on voluntary basis, provided I have the necessary access to their server. Talked

The Johor Corporation organise the event every year at Bukit Layang Layang (Kite Hill), Pasir Gudang Johor. (It's about 30 minutes drive from Johor Bahru town) The Festival was on 24th February 2008.The field was pack of peoples when we arrived. There are many country participate in the yearly events of Johor.Different kind of kites you can see from the big field. Big, small, creative and even Huge....everyone was showing their skills and the beautiful kites they have. But the weather seems like not on their side, because it's cloudy & windless.So we only manage to see those giant kite laying on the green field.......The mobile Kentucky Fried Chicken.We almost lost our direction when on the way back to get our car........!MY TRIPS - Home

Located at Jalan Sagu 14, Taman Daya, Johor Bahru.Visited this shop on past Sunday.The claypot Bak Kut Teh - Average.And the claypot ginger chicken portion was too small for four persons, but taste good.Overall rated : 3.5/5Claypot Bak Kut TehClaypot Ginger ChickenThe environment of the shop was clean and good ventilation.MY TRIPS - Home

On one sunny day and I visited this small fishing village and the scenic view really surprise me!!The village located at the back of Taman Perling - a.k.a. Perling Seafood Village, Singapore just at opposite.Photo from Google EarthI simply walk in to one of the Seafood Restaurant call 'Restaurant Asli'. It's not a big & commercial type, but it's nice and comfort. You can have very nice view of Johor Straits from the restaurant.The locals are staying along the straits from both sites of the restaurant.Another restaurant on the right.This is view in front, right & left from the restaurant.Closer view.....Left sideCloser view.....Right sideYou can even zoom in and see some high-rise building at Johor Bahru Town on your right.I cannot comment on the foods yet. I will definitely come ba

Me, my wife and Jing Zi paid a visit to Persatuan Penjagaan Kanak Kanak Terencat Akal Johor Bahru (Handicapped and Mentally Disabled Children Association Johor Bahru) located at Saleng, Senai last Sunday morning.   Pritam, PRO of PPKKTAJB gave us a warm welcome. He is new-joined but we can see his passion in his new career (he is a Singapore Police Force's ex-officer).   Our small

Photos of the day at Permas Mall, Taman Permas Jaya. (N1°29.817' E103°49.036') 26th - 27th April 2008.Once you walked in, you can see the full series of Volkswagon Beetle. They line up from generation to generation.The cars are showed in both right left include of the middle lane. You can see many vintage cars that you won't see it on the road today!MG 'British Sports Car' series also display on the show perfectly.MG MG-A 1600 Mark II (1960-1962)The engine size was increased again to 1622 cc by increasing the bore from 75.4 mm to 76.2 mm for the 1961 Mark II MGA. It also had a higher ratio 4:1 rear axle which made for more relaxed high speed driving. An inset grille and Morris Mini tail lamps appearing horizontally below the deck lid were the most obvious visual changes. 8198 Mark II roa

Continue from Part I.....The Series of Mini......I forgot the name of the car below......Volvo Amazon (1956-1970)The Volvo Amazon was a mid-size car introduced in 1956 by Volvo Cars to complement their Volvo PV model, offered since 1947. The Amazon was manufactured at Volvo's Torslandaverken[1] and when production ended on July 3 1970[2], 667,323 had been produced. For more, please click here.Mercedes-Benz W100 - 600 (1963-1981)I don't know how long it takes to start the engine.......One of the main attraction - MG TD (1950)Main attraction of the dayCrowd of the day......MY TRIPS - Home

My daughter Jing Zi fall sick last week, stomach ache and diarrhea. Similiar to what happened to Jing Xuan, just that she felt quite serious ache and less frequent diarrhea. Both me and my wife worried so much about her. Can't blame anyone as we did not know what she has eaten or what was the exact cause.   We decided to consult "Dr" Koh (Traditional Chinese Medicine Practition

The How Yu Bak Kut Teh (N1°30.067' E103°48.924') shop located at Jalan Permas 10, Tmn Permas Jaya, Johor Bahru.As you can see from the pictures below, the shop is 'clean' compare with ordinary coffeeshop (Kopitiam) around Johor Bahru.I did have a chat with lady boss there and known that they are from Kuala Lumpur - capital of Malaysia.I rated the foods here : 5/5 starEspecially the "Claypot Fish" is superb delicious! They serve in 2 size : Small (MYR24.00), Big (MYR48.00). The small size is just nice for 2 person. And the claypot Bak Kut Teh as usual.....MYR7.00 each.MY TRIPS - Home

TS Hotel (N1°29.514' E103°54.629')17, Jalan Rusa 1, Taman Scientex, Pasir Gudang, Johor. : +607-2891488Fax : +607-2899588Room rates : RM68 – RM136* Breakfast included.* Meeting room* Restaurant.* Café.* Free Wifi Services.MY TRIPS - Home

Almost the estuary of the river, meet up with Pandan River.......There's residential area beside this river, if I'm not mistaken......Bayu Tebrau Apartment.Many peoples love to fishing along this river during weekend.For me, it's just another 'nature beauty' (exclude the rubbish!). You will feel calm & peaceful over here, I just took out my portable chair and find a place below tree.....relax & enjoy the scenery.After a week frustrated work, it's a good idea that you can bring your family for short picnic. Hopefully the local authority will do something here for a 'Clean' and beautiful river bank of Plentong.This river also given a lot of inconvenience to the residents at Plentong during the Flood last year in Johor. It swipes away everything and has make many families homeless!Th

Organiser : The tournament is organized by the Johor Chess Academy, JB Chess Association and MBJB Venue : Dewan Jubli Intan Johor Bahru Date & Time :Sunday - 20th April 2008 from 8.30 am to 5.30pm Time Control : Swiss System of 7 rounds with 25 minutes per player to complete [...]

I visited this place because of my old buddy - Mark Teh.It's been a long time I 'forget' to step in to my friend Archery Center. (N1°32.507' E103°39.568') It is located at the 6th Floor of Skudai Parade.It's totally different from the last visited. More items to display and also more bow and arrow at most of every corner!This Archery Center established 5 years ago, and it's the ONLY one around Johor Bahru. I wonder why peoples around here don't like this Sport?! It's because of practice? Or it's because of sports?Most of the peoples here would prefer something to do with the men Ego....I think. :)Some pictures to share.......The CounterRight & left wingTarget FacesCompound Bow, Cross Bow & some display itemsWithout this, the bow is useless!! - ArrowsThe workshopMr Mark Teh (owner

The Johor state government has vowed to make Johorian job seekers’ lives easier in finding jobs by creating a more efficient job matching system for the state’s Manpower department (Jabatan Sumber Manusia). This was told by M Asojan, the state Executive Councilor for Unity, Human Resource, Science, Technology and Innovation to The Star on Monday. According to [...]

I was about to take my breakfast at my usual place - the Wifi Kopitiam (The first & the only around this area), I saw the local authorities 'Swept" away the illegal hawker around the corner.Yes, very fast! Only takes 10 minutes!They are many hawkers around Johor Bahru are illegally put up their stalls for business. Some of that really create inconvenience for transport passing......but some of it hide it at the back alley.MY TRIPS - Home

I was invited to the Amateur Radio Seminar by MCMC on 29th March 2008.The event was held at NPC, Bandar Baru Uda, Johor Bahru (N1°29.630' E103°43.258') from 2pm-5pm. The seminar mainly was for all the newbies in Amatuer Radio Society. Speech given by MCMC and also from Amatuer Radio Club in Malaysia.Highlight :- The history of Amateur Radio- Introduction of the clubs including their history.- Standard Operation Procedure of the HAM- Emergency rescue explanation and procedure during disasterThe MARTS Representative - 9W2LCM (Loh)Many senior and experience HAM were there to support the event successful.I meet many old friends and some new guys there.Buffet provided during the break.9W2PCK (Left) & 9W2TSk (Right)One of past event for HAM at Johor Bahru - "JOTA 2007 at Johor Bahru"You mi

I received few requests (from email) for the map of Taman Nusa Bestari 1 & 2 at Skudai, Johor.I will update it time to time, hope this map can help you drive to your destination.Simple map provided at below......A - Jalan Nusa Bestari 2 1/4 - 9/4B - Jalan Nusa Bestari 2 1/5 - 7/5C - Jalan Nusa Bestari 2 1/1 - 21/1D - Jalan Nusa Bestari 2 1/2 - 10/2, 1/3 - 6/3E - Jalan Nusa Bestari 2 1/6 - 8/6F - Jalan Nusa Bestari 2 6/7 - 16/7G - Jalan Jati 3 - 11H - Jalan Timor 1 - 21I - Jalan NJM 1/2 - 6/2J - Jalan Jaya Mas 7 - 10K - Jalan NJM 1/4 - 4/4, 1/5 - 3/5L - Jalan Silat Lincah 1 - 20M - Jalan Silat Cekak 1 - 18Source from Malsingmaps

Visited Landmark Mall (JB town) on Saturday for the Computer Fair, March 2008.Carpark was full when we reached there around 3pm. So we have park our car about 300 meters away from the Mall.Basically it's just a price war about this computer fair. We (me, 9W2KG & 9W2TSK) bought 2GB Kingston Micro SD card for MYR39.00 come with SD & Mini SD adapter. The Toshiba 2GB Micro SD selling at MYR37.00 without any adapter.4GB Kingston Thumb drive : MYR48.00And I noticed that WD 250GB Hard Disk Drive selling for MYR198.00. 22" LCD Monitor selling less than MYR900.00, while the 19" models selling at MYR689.00.Some pictures in Landmark Mall during the computer fair.Most of the booths owner are from the shops in the same building....I attracted this MPV parking in front of the mall and decide to

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Ayer Itam Ayer Itam is a small town famous for its ceramic, pottery and porcelain crafts. Ceramic vases, crockery and the delicate porcelain here make attractive and expensive gifts. The bazar-like atmosphere appeals to visitors. Tanjung Piai-Johor National Park Tel: +607-6969712 Dubbed the southernmost tip of mainland Asia, Tanjung Piai is a haven for a diverse species of flora and fauna and a hot spot for birdwatchers to visit during the migratory seasons, which falls around September and March. Puteri Waterfall Gunung Ledang's breathtaking Puteri Waterfall, is a popular picnic spot, especially on weekends and public holidays. The view from the summit of the mountain lures thrill seekers to scale it peak. Mount Lambak Recreational Forest Located at the foothill of Mount Lambak, t

Tangkak located about 30km away at the North of Muar Town. This town is famous with fabric shop, you will notice many fabric shops along the main road of Tangkak. And also famous of the Tangkak Beef Noodle (Kwang Fei Restaurant) N2°15.935' E102°32.402'I just like to eat the Roti Canai in one of the Nasi Kandar Restaurant located along the Main Road of Tangkak.Some photos of the main road of Tangkak.Tang-lungs (Lanterns) hanging through the streetsI visited on of the "2 dollars" shop and accidentally saw this !! They took Jacky Chan photo for the shocks advertisement! Oh! My goodness!The situation that day (6th day of CNY 2008) at the Tangkak Toll Plaza was bad!

Kalo berkenan, klik gambar, print pastu tunjuk kat tuan kedai...heheAyer HitamAyer Hitam, which literally means 'Black Water' in Malay, has always been referred to as 'the town that never sleeps', because of the busy town streets where the traffic is endless here, as people would stop here for a meal on their way to Johor Bahru an Kuala Lumpur. It will only take less than an hour to reach here if you travel by car from Johor Bahru.There are many activities for visitors to participate in, some of them include horseback riding, fishing, and camping. Visitors can purchase anything ceramic here, as Ayer Hitam is famous for it. One can buy vases, flowerpots, porcelain, jars, photo frames, and ready-made customized souvenirs.Not only can visitors browse through the quality souvenirs, visitors ca

N2°20.124 E102°43.276I visited this hidden village during second day of CNY 2008. Along the way, it's all you can see rubber & palm oil estate. About 45 minutes driving from Bukit Gambir.Map to Lotus VillageThe local name it "Lotus Village" because of this lotus pond.In this small cowboy town, you will feel peaceful naturally.You won't see luxury houses accept wooden house. There's no good food around here......but what you can have is still "Peaceful"!!

The Explorers group continue their journey again.......Map to Endau Rompin National ParkThey wake up before dawn, preparing all necessary.....with the total 10 families driving their 4WD meet up at Kahang petrol station. (N2°12.905' E103°32.429')Once all of them 'check-in', they started their adventure journey to 2 days 1 night trip at Endau-Rompin National Park. They need to pass through about 35KM of off road (from Kahang main road ) then follow by laterite road to the resort.The view is just simply nice and calm! The leader of the group - 9W2LRR was navigating with 'MalsingMaps' and shows that there is a waterfall nearby before the resort.So they decided to explore it. The road condition is bad and muddy.......They felt excited and trying hard to pass through one-by-one. But after 45

On the 23rd Oct 2006, 4am before dawn.......Groups of the JRPILOTS (leads by 9W2LRR) with 13 cars are on the way from Johor Bahru to Tangkak to having their breakfast. And also last minutes shopping for their 3 days 2 nights camping trip at Mount Ophir (Gunung Ledang).After breakfast, they drove to 'Gate B' and enter the palm oil estate, about 30-45 minutes of bumpy road, they reached the Ranger office.The charges as below.......Once the registrations done, they continue their journey by passing this barrier towards the peak of Mount Ophir.The road condition is good, even normal cars are be able to climb. Along the road, the fresh air the cold temperature will makes you awake and fill with enjoyment. They took about 1 hour and 30 minutes relax drive from the ranger office to the campsite o

Impress Star Hotel (N1°36.593' E103°38.836')1757 A & B, Jalan Senai Utama 1/2, Taman Senai Utama, 81400 Johor.Tel : +607-5995202Room rates : MYR38 - MYR68Dragon Court Hotel (N1°36.727' E103°38.829')140 & 141, Wisma SHS, Jalan Senai Utama 5/17, Tmn Senai Utama, 81400 Johor.Tel : +607-5985000Fax : +607-5996533Room rates : MYR51 - MYR76* Breakfast & newspaper included.

Danga Bay is the largest recreation park in Johor Bahru. It fall in the Iskandar Development Region A (IDR). It will be pack of peoples during every weekend evening. I take a change to snap every corner in Danga Bay.(Total 57 photos)Start from the begining once you turn left into the area, you will see the parking space of the International Restaurant.Follow by the restaurants.......They having buffet every Sunday.......Beside the Restaurants, you can rent bicycle or tricycle.......You can have a Danga river cruise for MYR10 for adult & MYR5 for children. But the boat only start when it fill of 12 adults.Tram ride - MYR3 for adult & MYR2 for children.Photos around the restaurant.....The Bay Leaf Food Court next to it was sealed! I think maybe going to have major renovation. Follow

It's been a long time I haven't explore the JB town.I parked my car around the OCBC Bank then start to walk thru Wong Ah Fook Road.Before my journey, I saw this two shop lots was build before the second world war!And along the streets, you can see many of these decoration lamp.....At the beginning of Wong Ah Fook Road, this special decoration object appear in front of the JB Custom.I found many water features along the Wong Ah Fook road build by the local council.Good rest for the cleaners ...... Within the plant....This sign stated CCTV camera everywhere (24hrs), but funny! I don't see even one!And a few of the mobile Police Bit, but......there was nobody there......After the junction, I walked across to Siu Nam road.This kind of stall handling by indian are very few nowadays, you can't s

Green View Hotel (N1°34.729' E103°48.640')69, Jalan Badik 16, Taman Putri Wangsa, 81800 Ulu Tiram, Johor.Tel : +607-8673868Room rates : RM48 – RM88

I would like share some pictures from Linggiu dam. Group of my friends went there by 4WD and bring back some of these beautiful pictures of the dam.On 2005, a guy from M'sia found the "Lost City of Kota Gelanggi" (which exist more than 1000 years ago) in this deep forest. You can read the news by searching the key words in Google.Look at this beautiful serene & breathtaking area!!!

NB3 Food House (N1°32.763 E103°45.754)(Located at Jalan Sagu 10, Tmn Daya, Johor Bahru)I took my breakfast at this new coffee shop this morning. This kopitiam is huge with variety of foods, operate 23 hours per day. (special business hour & the first 'kopitiam' at JB call 'Food House' too!!)Food stalls : Penang Char Kuey Tiaw, Penang Prawn noodle, Chi-Cheong-Fun, famous Beef noodle, Jawa noodle, Wan-tan noodle......etc.Beside local and Penang foods stalls, you can find one of the famous Dim Sum stall in JB there too.I tasted the Jawa noodle, the quality not as good as original Penang Jawa mee......it's only 50% of the comparison. I will taste the rest in the future.

Country Inn (N1°38.595' E103°37.148')81 &82, Jalan Kenanga 29/7, Taman Indahpura, 81000 Kulai, Johor.Tel : +607-6632250Fax : +607-6632250Room rates : RM38 – RM88* Free Wireless Internet Services* Amber ParkingLocated along the Kulai Main Road.RJ Hotel (N1°38.566' E103°37.144')112 & 113, Jalan Kenanga 29/6, Taman Indahpura, 81000 Kulai, Johor.Tel : +607-6636033Fax : +607-6632033Room rates : RM68 – RM138* Free Wireless Internet Services

N1°29.086 E103°49.041How to get there : After Permas Jaya bridge, turn right at the first traffic light (Jusco will be at the opposite). After the traffic light, turn left at the first junction and drive about 200 meter.....turn right towards the sea side. You will notice this stall build on the sea.One of the famous 'Nasi Lemak' in Johor Bahru. The place will pack with peoples during Friday & Saturday evening till 10pm. I visit quite often because it's not far away from my home.The surrounding has serene view during day time.Basically, it's a small village along the Straits of Johor, most of villages are native here.The stall name 'Singgah Selalu' (Means : Drop by always)Singapore across the straits.....The business hour : 5:30pm - 12:30am (Close on Monday)MYR4.50 come with one piec

After about a week of sunny day in Johor Bahru, the flood victims have gone back to their howe individually. The hot sunny day has comfort all of them at the moment.......I was at the OUB Bank - Tmn Molek on 24th Dec 2007 (X'mas Eve). As you can see many peoples are rushing in before the holiday begins. I felt relax and happy with the weather.......But it won't last long, the rain started to pour in the early this morning (27° C). It will be another wet day.......Let's just pray hard for the river water level maintain and don't put the hard time for the victims again!!

GPS coordinates : (N1°27.625 E103°45.785)This is one of the oldest structure in Johor Bahru which build on 19th century and well maintain till today. It's located along Jalan Trus in between Kotaraya Shopping Complex and Pan Pacific Hotel at Johor Bahru town.Map provided by MalSingMaps.comIt also the symbol of unity among five chinese dialect : Teochew, Hokkien, Cantonese, Hakka and Hainan. And host the five Deities : Yuan Tian Shang Di-(元天上帝) or (大老爷), Hong Xian Da Di-(洪仙大帝) or (洪仙公), Gan Tian Da Di-(感天大帝), Hua Guang Da Di-(华光大帝) and Zhao Da Yuan Shuai-(赵大元帅) for the five groups.For more information about the temple, please visit Wiki : Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple.I went to this temple on Sunday (23-12-2007) afternoon. Not many peop

TS Hotel (N1°29.545' E103°52.089')7, 9 & 11, Jalan Sena 2, Taman Rinting, Masai, JB. : +607-3861588Fax : +607-3865688Room rates : RM68 – RM120* Breakfast included.* Meeting room for 30 – 40 persons.* Restaurant.* Health Centre & Spa.* Lounge and café.

As I promised, me & my friend visited the PC Fair III 2007 at Johor International Convention Center this afternoon. The place was crowded and very few parking left at the multi storey car park (as usual). The car parking gave very attractive rate compare with Thursday I visited, MYR4.00 per entry or per day. Some carry stocks in......Some carry out again.....While we walked in to the main entrance, you cannot find a space in any single corner. So crowded and pack of peoples!! I noticed that, in the fair this time…..you can see some new products (dislike previously, only price war). And also this time, not only computer related products are exhibits here….but even you can see SONY LCD TV, Energizer battery??! (I'm not kidding!) Banks promote credit cards (everywhere!), camera booths, backpacks, mobile phone telcos :- Maxis & Celcom promoting their 3G data packages and GPS devices - Garmin & others brands, and they claim the maps loaded in the devices are MalS

PIKOM PC Fair kembali lagi. Untuk kali ketiga bagi tahun 2007, PIKOM PC Fair 2007 III negeri Johor dilangsungkan di Persada Johor International Convention Centre. Aku tidak ketinggalan untuk meluangkan masa menziarahi booth-booth yang bersepah, lookin’ sambil mencari-cari satu dua buah tangan untuk di bawa pulang sebagai kenang-kenangan. Akhirnya, aku menemui juga sebuah kotak switch keluaran TP-LINK untuk dipasang pada unit komputer bilik cyber MA04-101 Kolej 11. Tujuannya, untuk berkongsi capaian Maxis Broadband aku bersama teman-teman lain selain berkongsi koleksi fail-fail menarik dan movie-movie baru yang berjaya disedut. Penjimatan kos saraan bulanan tidak dinafikan. (more…)

This is the first time the regular PC Fair exhibition (organizes by PIKOM) held at Johor International Convention Center (Pesada Johor) (N1°27.700' E103°45.684')I just dropped by to see the preparation of this big event at JB. As you can see every contractors are diligently continued with their tasks without a moment's respite.At the same time, I also walk around this big building.......The washroom.The parking auto pay machine.Parking at JICC is RM2.50 for the first hour!!And I found this KFC Fast Food Restaurant at the back of JICC equipped with free Wifi services and Maybank ATM machine.The PC Fair III which is going to start tomorrow will be the first biggest computer exhibition in JB. I noticed the booth setting up there almost 2 to 3 times more than previous event.I will update the event on this Saturday (15th December 2007).

Finally we can see the smile of the lovely sun!After more than a week rain in JB, most of the peoples here are worry about the flood again! Until today, we finally enjoy the bright sunny day and blue sky.So I decided to snap some photos around Johor Bahru town area.Hopefully this sunny day will last longer in Johor Bahru.Because I just received a phone call from my friend who stay at Segamat, and reported that Segamat already flood. Water level around 100mm now.

Cemerlang Hotel (N1°33.961' E103°48.837')10 & 12, Jalan Johar 3, Taman Desa Cemerlang, Ulu Tiram, Johor.Tel : +607-8635288Fax : +607-8635291Room rate : RM39.80 - RM69.80

Recommended budget hotel around this area.....* Proper setup* Large parking space* Cafe in the hotelVistaria Hotel (N1°33.564' E103°48.925') 1 & 3, Jalan Austin Heights 3, Taman Mount Austin, JB.Tel : +607-3597299Fax : +607-3597499Room rate : RM56+ - RM112+Facilities & services : WiFi at Cafe

Recommended hotels : Okid HotelThe Great Wall Hotel The Great Wall Hotel (N1°29.947’ E103°48.925’)70 & 72, Jalan Permas 10, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, JB.Tel : +607-3873144Fax : +607-3873105Room rate : RM70 – RM120 Okid Hotel (N1°29.760’ E103°48.831’)41, Jalan Permas 10/7, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, JB.www.okid.com.myTel : +607-3882228Fax : +607-3886161Room rate : RM50 – RM120Facilities & services : WiFi Timor Hotel (N1°29.993’ E103°48.925’)92 & 94, Jalan Permas 10, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, JB.Tel : +607-3862223Room rate : RM33 – RM73 Lotus Hotel (N1°29.989’ E103°48.861’)23, Jalan Permas 10/3, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, JB.Tel : +607-3868890Fax : +607-3862360Room rate : RM55 – RM85

Recommended hotels : Okid HotelRose Cottage HotelCrystal Mas Hotel They have proper setup, clean & friendly environments, security car park & close to food courts. I will update this page regularly, please come back more often for latest update.Fully Hotel (N1°32.176' E103°48.617')41 & 47, Jalan Teratai 2, Tmn Johor Jaya, JB.Tel : +607-3526318Fax : +607-3526319Room rates : RM40 – RM70 Cheers Hotel (N1°32.180' E103°48.613')43 & 45, Jalan Teratai 2, Tmn Johor Jaya, JB.Tel : +607-3573888Fax : +607-3572888Room rates : RM50 – RM60 Anta Hotel (N1°32.043' E103°47.513')41, Jalan Rosmerah 2/3, Tmn Johor Jaya, JB.Tel : +607-3520485Room rates : RM40 – RM60 Kim Long Star Hotel (N1°32.150' E103°47.670')67, Jalan Rosmerah 2/16, Tmn Johor Jaya, JB.Tel : +607-3558136Room rates : RM40 – RM60 Okid Hotel (N1°32.178' E103°47.693')74, Jalan Rosmerah 2/17, Tmn Johor Jaya, JB.http://www.okid.com.myTel : +607-3576543Room

I remember the last time I was in Batu Pahat, about the same time last year, I spent 45 minutes looking for Beriani Gam Power JB, and when I got there it was closed. Not open for dinner konon. Luckilly for me, one of the Profs from UKM actually told me where to find Beriani Gam in Bangi.It did not take me long to figure where it is, because she told it is situated somewhere behind the Petronas Station next to NIOSH building in Bangi.It did not take me long to find parking, although you might have to walk 5 minutes to the restaurant. When I walked in, I saw a packed restaurant, and on top of that, the queue was about 15 people ahead of me. I am quite alright with that, because I can take my time to look at the menu, and decide what I want to eat.They have, Ayam Goreng Kampung, Ayam Masak Merah, Kambing, Daging Rendang, Daging and so forth. I asked for Nasi Beriani Daging.The gravy was very tasty, with a handful of papadam, acar timun, and a bowl of dalcar (RM 5 - 6). Their serving

Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal, Johor (N01°26.015' E103°55.201')Jalan Feri, Pasir Gudang.Tel : +607-2543990, +60197273990 (Ms Selina) The Ferry terminal started operations about one year ago, located at left of Johor Port entrance. Providing daily ferry services from :- Pasir Gudang Batam (Indonesia)Pasir Gudang Tanjung Pinang. (Indonesia)Pasir Gudang Leisure World Gambling Cruise Information about the Leisure World Cruise as below:- Counter at PG Ferry TerminalMon 0930 - 1130 hrs1230 - 1415 hrs1630 - 1745 hrs2000 - 2115 hrs Tue - Sun0830 - 1000 hrs1200 - 1330 hrs1630 - 1745 hrs2000 - 2115 hrs From Ferry Terminal to Leisure World CruiseMon 1115, 1300, 1730, 2100 hrs Tue - Sun 0945, 1315, 1730, 2100 hrs From Leisure World Cruise to Ferry TerminalMon 0430, 1700, 1730, 2245 hrs Tue - Sun 0730, 1700, 1730, 2245 hrs Free Shu