KDN : PP19356/08/2018(034949) | Singapore MICA : MCI (P) 079/12/2019 Iskandar the Malaysia’s Official Newspaper ISSUE 97 | SEPT 2020 | is an effort by True Soul Media PLT & Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) Fire and Rescue Crucial Data Accumulating Monthly Drill Department for an Equally Wealth Crucial with Jarod Strengthen its Air Strategising Opportunities in the Chia Lik Ming, Division Bubbles Chairman of Page 17 Page 4 Page 14 MyBHA Page 5 Malaysia and Singapore on Board with New Rapid Transit System (RTS) Agreement The Johor Bahru – Minister for Transport, OngYe Kung during the ceremony to maintain Malaysia and Singapore officials led by both Prime Ministers and Malaysia’s Minister of Transport their social distancing due to the and Transport Ministers Wee Ka Siong and Ong Ye Kung at Singapore Rapid Transit Datuk Seri Ir. Dr. Wee Ka Siong. COVID-19 pandemic. the Causeway to mark the official resumption of the RTS Link The ceremony was also attended project. Also present was former Singapore Transport Minister System (RTS) Link project is by Singapore Minister of Foreign Suspended on the 1st April Khaw Boon Wan Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan and 2019, both sides have discussed Sofficially resuming former Coordinating Minister for and agreed on three key changes. changes, the targeted passenger Agreement for the Government of ingapore and Malaysia Infrastructure and Minister for First, the RTS Link will be a service commencement date will Malaysia and the Land Transport held a ceremony at the Transport, Khaw Boon Wan, on the standalone Light Rail Transit (LRT) be deferred from end 2024 to end Authority of Singapore to Causeway to mark the Singapore side; and Senior Minister System, instead of leveraging 2026. appoint RTS Operations Pte. Ltd. official resumption of the and Minister of International Trade the Thomson-East Coast Line as the OpCo for the first 30-year Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid and Industry Dato’ Seri Mohamed (TEL) Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) The three key agreements concession period. Transit System (RTS) Link Project Azmin Ali, Minister of Foreign system and the capacity necessary to resume the RTS Link on 30th July 2020. Affairs Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin remains unchanged at up to Project have been successfully The successful resumption of bin Tun Hussein and Menteri Besar 10,000 passengers per hour per concluded. An agreement to the RTS Link Project underscores Witnessed by the Prime of Johor Datuk Ir. Haji Hasni bin direction. Second, the RTS Link amend the RTS Link Bilateral the deep and enduring bilateral Ministers of Singapore and Mohammad, on the Malaysia side. will no longer use the existing TEL Agreement between the relationship between both Malaysia, Lee Hsien Loong and Mandai Depot and a new depot Government of the Republic of countries, and the collective Tan Sri Dato’ Haji Muhyiddin bin Officials from Singapore will be constructed in Wadi Hana, Singapore and the Government desire to strengthen partnership. Haji Mohd Yassin, the symbolic and Malaysia remained on their Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Third, of Malaysia, a Joint Venture The completed RTS Link will ease ceremony marked the resumption respective sides of the Causeway each Government separately Agreement between Singapore’s Causeway congestion, improve of the project with Singapore’s appointed an infrastructure SMRT RTS Pte. Ltd., and Malaysia’s connectivity, foster people-to- company (InfraCo) to fund, build, Prasarana RTS Operations Sdn. people ties and generate shared All smiles, making historic moment in between Malaysia Prime own, maintain and renew the civil Bhd. to constitute RTS Operations economic and social benefits. - by Minister, Muhyiddin Yassin and Singapore’s Prime Minister, Lee infrastructure and stations in its Pte. Ltd.; and a Concession Norfy Shafeq TI Hsien Loong at the Causeway bridge territory up to the international boundary. Malaysia has changed its InfraCo from Prasarana Malaysia Berhad to Malaysia Rapid Transit System Sdn. Bhd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn. Bhd. The Land Transport Authority of Singapore remains as Singapore’s InfraCo. Arising from the suspension of the project and the above Johor Offers (PCA) schemes. Malaysia citizens or permanent residents been smooth across both the causeways. Free Bus According to State Public Works, who hold long-term immigration passes - by Priya Manikam TI Service for business and work purposes in the Transportation and Infrastructure other country to enter that country for Travellers seen with their luggage As the borders between Committee chairman Mohd Solihan Badri, work. Meanwhile, the RGL is for Malaysia (Pic credit Exco Solihan Badri) Singapore and Johor Bahru the buses are allowed to pick up and and Singapore residents keen to do partially resumed, the Johor drop off passengers at the Woodlands shorter-term travel of up to 14 days, for Public Transport Corporation checkpoint in Singapore but it is essential business and official purposes. (PAJ) has started to provide free bus necessary for the buses to make a U-turn shuttle service since 20th of August 2020 at the ICA in Woodlands. In a statement, PAJ said that the free under the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) hourly bus services will be available from and Periodic Commuting Arrangement Reports shows that as there are no 7.30am to 6.30pm daily, and commuters public transport or shuttle buses plying are advised to comply with standard the 1km-long Causeway, those without operating procedures set by Malaysia’s their own private vehicles has to travel on Ministry of Health when using the foot with some seen carrying large pieces services. of luggage. Since the partial reopening, traffic has The PCA allows Singapore and www.facebook.com/theiskandarian @theISKANDARIAN www.linkedin.com/company/theiskandarian/ www.theiskandarian.com
02 ISSUE 97 | SEPT 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN NEWS Johor E-Marketplace with E-Commerce Titan Shopee to Assist Over 3,000 Entrepreneurs SEND LETTERs A microsite in the leading 31st December 2020 and a special marketing assets, training skills especially to various industries, or inquiries microsite will feature tens of in handling Shopee e-commerce especially when seeing Johor as one to internet shopping website thousands of Johor-made products accounts through Shopee of the new powers of the Malaysian from various categories such as University. Customer service is economy and its strategic position.” facebook.com/theiskandarian will feature specific products snacks, fashion, home appliances also provided to support SME [email protected] and famous local products such as businesses in Johor. Interested sellers can register for www.theiskandarian.com Tof Johor chips, otak-otak, Johor laksa paste, free through http://tiny.cc/JohorE- he Johor State Johor jerseys and etc. He said, “Johor E-Marketplace Marketplace and more information Our Friends Government through is believed to be able to give a can be found in PUJB Facebook Kumpulan Permodalan Johor Menteri Besar, Datuk Ir. positive impact and drive economic https://www.facebook.com/PUJB. Gleneagles Darul Ta’zim (PDT ), Haji Hasni bin Mohammad, said development in the state of Johor, official/. - by Norfy Shafeq TI a subsidiary of Perbadanan more than 3,000 entrepreneurs MEDINI Usahawan Johor (PUJB) has in the state of Johor and Shopee Johor Menteri Besar, Datuk Ir. Haji Hasni bin Mohammad receiving signed a partnership with one of users are targeted to enjoy the a memento by Shopee’ Malaysia’s Fast-moving Consumer “In The Arms Of One Who Cares” the leading e-commerce platforms, benefits of the microsite which will Goods Cluster Chief, Tan Ming Kit as a symbolic gesture of the Shopee, to launch the ‘Johor serve as a platform for businesses agreement made in between Johor State and Shopee E-Marketplace’, to help expand to find a much more private marketing and increase sales for approach to connect with users entrepreneurs online. nationwide. As physical distancing is still encouraged, this initiative This cooperation will provide will ease geographical challenges an opportunity for Johor for businesses. entrepreneurs to leverage on the new wave of digital economy now The state government will that more Malaysian consumers provide discount vouchers to are relying on e-commerce a lot. help Johor entrepreneurs increase their online sales along with a Johor E-Marketplace will be comprehensive range of product running from 9th August 2020 to Tourism Johor Gets Proactive Yayasan PETRONAS on Domestic Tourism with Sentuhan Harapan – MICA Partnership Program Mekar to Help The NGO organised an exchange of using social media broadcast Y3,400 B40 Families to Bloom that would help introduce and ayasan PETRONAS, a Corporate Social Responsibility of information market for tourism refresh memories of potential and unit of PETRONAS has recently announced Program returning tourists post COVID-19. MEKAR (Memampankan Ekonomi Asas Rakyat) product owners and agencies to He addressed that since Johor has through their foundation, Sentuhan Harapan. The its own international airport, he initiative aims to assist 3,400 B40 or low income families in Tpromote Johor is looking to discuss with Tourism targeted districts across Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Pahang, ourism Johor has recently Johor on how to increase flights that Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor and Terengganu. established a partnership could connect to more locations in with Malaysia Inbound the future to make Johor more Launched in phases for a period of 24 months, the China Association (MICA) for accessible via airways. programme would address poverty at the grassroots level domestic tourism boosting campaign with the provision of basic needs such as water, electricity and called FOLIDAY that derived from four MICA President, Dato’Dr Angie Ng food. It also provides training to improve the B40 communities’ different keypoints – Friends, Family, gave a breakdown on the FOLIDAY living standards and income stream. Fun and Freebies to obtain safe travel campaign for 6 states nationwide for family and friends (tourists) to in which Johor’s focus will be on CEO of Yayasan PETRONAS, Lita Osman said, “Efforts to have fun and get freebies. MICA, investment tourism as well as the reduce poverty and unemployment requires long-term a non-government and non-profit association’s effort during the commitment. We are taking this opportunity to invest in association was formed to provide its pandemic to keep their customers in resources for at least two years to ensure sustainable economic members a platform for exchanging Mainland China interested in Malaysia growth amongst the communities in these targeted districts. information pertaining to inbound using China’s popular social media, Through Program MEKAR, we want to create an equitable tourism industry. Weibo. She calls on Johor tourism society and narrow the income gap as Malaysia progresses key players to always put themselves into a high-income developed nation.” Held at Dewan Kencana Puri, forward citing the huge potential Pulai Springs Resort, the FOLIDAY Muar city has among others in the Yayasan PETRONAS first collaborated with the Northern campaign for Johor state was state. - by Norfy Shafeq TI Corridor Economic Region (NCER) to kick off empowerNCER officiated by Senior Director – Program MEKAR in Kedah in November 2019. To date, (International Division) of Tourism Senior Director of International successful beneficiaries have recorded significant income Malaysia, Manoharan Periasamy. Division, Tourism Johor, improvements, with some earning 10 times more than Also present were Tourism Johor’s Manoharan Periasamy receiving previously. Deputy Director, Afzan Haji Azhari, token of appreciation from MICA representative from MOTAC Johor president, Dato Dr Angie Ng One of the beneficiaries, Norhazima Abdul Jalil, 34, from and Malaysian Association of Hotels Pendang, said, “Previously, I stayed at home and earned (MAH) Johor Chapter Chairman, Ivan about RM500 a month selling food, in addition to helping my Teo. 74 of MICA members, made up husband work at a rubber plantation. I took the courage to of tour operators, tour managers and participate in the skills and entrepreneurship training offered product owners along with 20 Key via empowerNCER – Program MEKAR funded by Yayasan Opinion Leaders (KOLs) from Asia PETRONAS, and now I own a stall selling various types of Association of Influencer (AAOI) also noodles and earn 12 times more than my previous income. attended the said event. Through Program MEKAR, Yayasan PETRONAS aims Manoharan in his speech is to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, supportive of the new approach employment, and decent work for Malaysians, in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3 and 8 as well as PETRONAS’Sustainability Agenda. - by Norfy Shafeq TI Published by True Soul Media PLT [No.51-B, Jalan Impian Emas 5/1, Taman Impian Emas, 81300 Johor Bahru] Printed by Percetakan Osacar Sdn Bhd [No. 16, Jalan IDA 1a, Industrial Desa Aman, Taman Desa Aman, Kepong, 52200 Kuala Lumpur] Copyright of articles, contributions and photos which are published by The Iskandarian is the property of True Soul Media PLT. The Iskandarian does its best to ensure the authenticity and accuracy of its contents, the publisher cannot accept any responsibilities for errors, mistakes and inaccuracies. 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03 ISSUE 97 | SEPT 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN NEWS JELTA Prepares Young Minds in Understanding Ethical Journalism ICultivating interest in the profession and n the height of news being easily work. what it entails such as writing for the available in the days of technology, A panel of experienced journalists newspaper, journalism as a career, the providing the correct path to understand the preparing the youth to understand importance of integrity in reporting, broad mass media the roles of journalism in bridging was there to share with the students efficiency and risk-taking related to the opportunity to learn useful tips journalism, the media that shapes information along with ethics and on writing for a newspaper and opinions, and distinguishing fact from the important link between the opinion. At the end of each session, the skills that embodies the practise in newspaper and education. Among students were given the opportunity the speakers were Terence Netto, a to ask questions and respond to issues. the industry is extremely crucial – journalist from MalaysiaKini, former The sessions were interactive and the NST group editor, Rashid Yusof, JELTA students participated in the activities especially these days where credibility President Vincent D Silva and many related to journalism and newspaper more who briefed the students on reports. A mini training session was of news are hardly questioned at the basic newspaper jargons, and the also added to the programme so that need to read more in order to produce the students could write a short report limitation of awareness on how news quality writing, among others. and share it with all the participants. - by Norfy Shafeq TI works. The students got an opportunity to be exposed to journalism and The Craft of News Writing Workshop organised by the Johor English Language Teaching Association (JELTA) Part of the 60 students that participated in at a hotel downtown, aided 60 Johor the news-crafting workshop Bahru secondary school students to understand how journalism and news JAKOA & Ayam Brand Supports 167 Orang Asli Families in 4 States Orang Asli community have by product contributions from contribution of food essentials social distancing is practised. Through its long-running Ayam Brand, Mission Foods and during these challenging times. “These communities are CSR programmes, Ayam Brand felt the economic impact of Alce Nero. has contributed more than 2 As the communities are deep hard hit economically, and the million healthy meals for charity, COVID-19 through reduced The community care in the interior, JAKOA will take contribution of food items with providing nutritious food to more campaign is being rolled out on the logistics support, and longer shelf lives is a vital lifeline. than 21,800 people from 524 economic opportunities at Kampung Kangkar Senanga coordinate with the Tok Batin to We hope more organisations join charity organisations and NGOs (Johor), Kampung Orang distribute a box of 27 products the #AyamWithYou campaign, over the past 13 years. Ayam Brand in Asli Teluk Gunung (Pahang), to heads of households in each or initiate their own charitable cooperation with the Kampung Orang Asli Tibang community, while ensuring that giving,” said Prof Dr Juli. “We have reached out to Department of Orang (Perak) and Kampung Orang Asli different communities, especially Asli Development Changkat Bintang (Selangor) those in need through the (JAKOA) is introducing the with one month’s supply of Ayam community care campaign, and #AyamWithYou community Brand and Alce Nero products are glad to work with JAKOA to care campaign to Orang Asli being contributed to a total of support Orang Asli communities,” communities in Johor, Pahang, 167 Orang Asli families from these says Ayam Brand Malaysia’s Perak and Selangor. communities. Marketing Manager, Teoh Wei Ling. The #AyamWithYou The Director General of community pantry is now JAKOA, Prof Dr Juli Edo said that Find out more about the self-sustaining in 13 locations the #AyamWithYou campaign #AyamWithYou community care nationwide with communities was needful for its tangible and campaign by visiting https://www. coming together to give and take psychological support of Orang ayambrand.com.my. - by Priya daily essentials such as food, and Asli communities through the Manikam TI helping those in need supported Open University Malaysia’s from a public university. As he got more hoped that his efforts would motivate the First PhD Holder is a responsibilities on hand, he found limitations other frontliners especially in the police Police Officer! in following the available regular campus force and many other busy, working adults It was a busy afternoon when Associate schedules. OUM helped him to pursue to pursue education while they can. Professor Abdul Rahim, Director of Open managing his staff as well as keeping an eye a Master’s degree study in Occupational University Malaysia (OUM) and his assistant on crimes, and maintaining relations with Safety and Health Risk. After completing ASP Mohd Roslan’s learning journey is greeted Assistant Superintendent of Police the community, he is no stranger to making his Masters, he carried on to doctorate definitely inspiring enough to others out (ASP) Mohd Roslan Mohd Tahir, the head sacrifices and multitasking. and picked up an Arts Programme in OUM there who wishes to pursue their goals and of Nusa Bestari Police Station at Iskandar which he found suitable as he intended his go for it. For more information on OUM Puteri District Police Headquarters. Rahim “It was tough and full of challenges,” study to be insightful and be useful to the programmes, visit https://www.oum.edu. congratulated the first PhD holder from he said, when asked about the obstacles community that he is serving in. my/ and https://www.oum.edu.my/apply/ for OUM in their Arts programme, pulling witty during the period of pursuing his doctorate application. - by Norfy Shafeq TI remarks by asking if the Temerloh-born study with OUM since 2016 in Johor. “But “OUM became my university of choice Mohd Roslan wants to be addressed as an my goal is bigger than any challenges that because of its flexible and learner-friendly ASP Dr Mohd Roslan Mohd Tahir ASP or a doctor as we walked into the hall are set for me.” The father of four had to system as well as its affordable fees,” he featured in Open University of the police station building. frequently go to Kuala Lumpur to attend added. Professor Rahim addressed that Malaysia’s website seminars that were hosted by reputable Mohd Roslan was adamant in his study to The 52 year old is a calm and humble public universities and often guested by understand the reason that made criminals man in blue, giving green light for his the industry’s top academic figures together commit their crimes. interview to be recorded. Being among with his supervisors on top of his already the 11,000 Johorean police officers who demanding day job. OUM’s Accreditation of Prior Experiential have been deployed statewide during the Learning (APEL) is a systematic process that MCO period, while also having to keep Fresh off from high school with SPM in involves the identification, documentation day-to-day administration of the station by hand when he first joined the enforcement and assessment of prior experiential as a constable, Mohd Roslan climbed his learning like knowledge, skills and attitudes way up by earning certifications gradually that would determine the extent to which an individual has achieved the desired learning outcomes. This helped Mohd Roslan’s goal to learn and earn his doctorate while serving the nation at the same time, possible. He
04 ISSUE 97 | SEPT 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN NEWS MyBHA Invites Domestic Tourists to Explore Johor’s Hidden Gems launch were Tourism Johor Director, Fizwan the price. “With only RM63 per night for of affordable legal lodging that are licensed Malaysia Budget Hotel Association Rashidi, Tourism Malaysia Southern Region two pax in any of the 40 boutique hotels all and recognised by the government. Jarod ( MyBHA) Johor Chapter has Director, Solehudin Ahmad on behalf of over Johor, domestic tourists will have more added that, in line with the safety issues like announced a Johor tour chairman of the Johor Tourism, Youth and added value while travelling around places hygiene and sanitation during the pandemic, package deal namely‘Jom Jalan Sports committee, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi of interests, locally,”he said, paired with Jom the well-being of staff and customers are the Johor’ (Lets Tour Johor) in conjunction with and MyBHA National Deputy President, Dr Jalan Johor Day Tour Package ranging from association’s priority. the National Day celebration. The package Sri Ganesh Michiel. RM48 to RM68 per pax for a day trip at places was launched during MyBHA Annual of interests in Johor with a private MPV or Tourism Johor Director, Fizwan Rashidi General Meeting (AGM) at Holmes Hotel, Chairman of MyBHA - Johor Chapter, Coach Van. hinted that the department is proposing to Gelang Patah, Johor on 4th August, 2020 Jarod Chia said in the press conference that have a COVID-19 SOP certified and trained officiated by Senior Director Domestic & the association is looking to make the best The promotions from 1st August until team for each lodgings to the government Events Division of Malaysia Tourism, Dato’Dr. out of the Recovery Movement Control 30th September 2020 is also an effort from in order to ensure safety and it would be Ammar Abd Ghapar. Also present during the Order (RMCO) by promoting their forte – MyBHA to introduce and increase awareness announced soon. - by Norfy Shafeq TI Fire and Rescue Department KPJ Pasir Gudang’s Strengthens its Air Division ‘Frontliner to Frontliner’ forest fire fighting operations. Appreciation Speaking at the event, Datuk Ahmad Zaki K PJ Pasir Gudang Specialist Hospital organised an emergency that would help themselves Zahid said, “I would like to congratulate these awareness event, ‘From and others. six new pilots on their success in obtaining their FRONTLINER to FRONTLINER’in CPL (Helicopter) qualification after undergoing Around 13 participants, all serving a tough training programme. Our thanks also under Grab Food are either hearing go to JBPM for the trust given to Helang Flying Academy to train their helicopter pilots. We lieu with Malaysia’s 63rd Independence or speech impaired and were seen are proud to assist JBPM in this challenging Six officers from JBPM stand tall after endeavour, without having to send these Day celebration and in the spirit of communicating with the help of a sign being commissioned as helicopter pilots pilots to training centres abroad. In fact, these at a ceremony held in conjunction with six pilots are graduates from Malaysia’s local camaraderie with fellow frontliners in language interpreter from Yayasan the Official Working Visit of the Director academy after a gap of four years without a General of Public Service to the Fire and locally-commissioned helicopter pilot”. different services to keep the nation Pembangunan Keluarga Darul Ta’zim Rescue Department of Malaysia “Through cooperation with our partner, going throughout the lockdown since (YPKDT), Mohd Fadhrul Zharef Mohd The Air Division of the Fire and Rescue Defense Conseil International (DCI) from France, Department of Malaysia (JBPM) further Helang Flying Academy is able to provide the March 2020. As part of its Corporate Fuzi. According to him, the effort strengthened its unit when six of its best expertise comparable to training centres in members were commissioned as other developed countries as our international Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, would help add skills to these groups helicopter pilots after completing their training teaching team consists of highly-skilled at Helang Flying Academy based at Senai personnel with military, paramilitary and civilian the hospital invited 40 food delivery of people to be able to be productive International Airport, Johor. backgrounds”, he added. riders from Grab and foodpanda to members of the society. All the helicopter pilots received their flight Since 2018, Helang Flying Academy has wings from the Director General of Public been offering various helicopter flight and learn basic awareness on first aid and One of the hearing impaired riders, Service Datuk Mohd Khairul Adib bin Abd crew courses after receiving its Approved Rahman at a ceremony held at the Sungai Training Organisation (ATO) certificate from CPR to help them prepare for any Mohd Izwan Syah Bohari, 31, has been Rengit Fire and Rescue Station in Johor. The the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). ceremony was also attended by JBPM Director It has state-of-the-art EC120B helicopters and incidents that they may encounter working as a rider for over a year and General Dato’ Mohammad Hamdan bin Haji advanced simulator for training purposes. Wahid and Datuk Ahmad Zaki Zahid, Director Indeed, Helang Flying Academy is a helicopter while performing their duties. enjoys his work delivering necessities. of Helang Flying Academy. flight training centre focused on excellence and is set to become a leading provider in Chief Executive Officer of KPJ Pasir The event lasted for 2 hours with the The six pilots, who went through the helicopter training in Southeast Asia and Commercial Pilot License or CPL (Helicopter) beyond. Gudang Specialist Hospital, Hazarul hospital’s personnel bidding farewell course for 15 months since May 2019 at Senai International Airport will be assigned to various Helang Flying Academy C/O Sapura Azly Hamzah said in his speech that with well-wishes to the riders going off air bases of JBPM. They are expected to be Technics Sdn. Bhd. is based at Sapura Aero involved in various rescue missions at their Hangers in Senai International Airport. For the effort is a show of gratitude from to attend their duty for the afternoon, respective locations, including rescue and more information, contact +607 595 7800 or Fax +607 595 5279.- by Priya Manikam TI one frontliner to another, citing that the armed with a packaged lunch box, food delivery service has helped ease waterproof rain jacket and KPJ’s simple the process of getting food to others first aid kit each. - by Norfy Shafeq TI when the whole nation was staying put at home to contain the spread of COVID-19. Referring to the nature of the riders’work that need to brave the risks and odds, the basic skills would come in handy to respond to any situation of Regency Specialist Hospital has also kept abreast with the latest robotics and automation company advancements in health and safety headquartered in Singapore. Leverages on the Latest in Robotics technology. The Hospital has applied an anti-microbial coating on all high- touch The Sunburst UV Bots kills 99.99% and Disinfecting Technology areas such as the lift buttons, lift walls of viruses and bacteria. Built with an and staircase railings. This coating is able ultraviolet-C light module emitting Regency Specialist Hospital consultation and treatments as they are to inhibit microbial growth, and with powerful UV-C rays, these UV Bots can (Regency) is the first private apprehensive about visiting hospitals. resonance energy it can even inactivate detect, navigate and adapt to changes in hospital in Malaysia to leverage harmful microbials to provide better their environment, as well as identify the on robotics technology to Regency is fully committed to sanitisation and disinfection. most efficient routes, such as in common eliminate bacteria and viruses, so as to safeguard the health and wellbeing of areas, corridors, wards, and other facilities enhance patient and public safety against its patients, visitors, doctors, nurses and In addition, Regency is proud to in the hospital. COVID-19. staff. The Hospital has diligently adhered announce that they have deployed a to the latest guidelines from the Ministry UV- disinfecting Autonomous Mobile “We are committed to ensure a safe Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 of Health and implemented strict infection Robot (AMR) called Sunburst UV Bots to environment to reduce risk of potential pandemic, the general public has been control and precautionary measures to combat COVID-19. Regency is the first exposure of any viruses on our patients, concerned about safety in hospitals and a safeguard all parties. private hospital in Malaysia to adopt this doctors and operational staff,” said Serena number may have delayed their medical technology by PBA, a leading regional Yong, Chief Executive Officer of Regency Apart from these measures, Regency Specialist Hospital. - by The Iskandarian TI
05 ISSUE 97 | SEPT 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN NEWS Jarod Chia Lik Ming MDORNITLHLLY Chairman of MyBHA National Foreign Trade Affairs Bureau & Johor Chapter Malaysia Budget Hotel Association (MyBHA) Born in Johor Bahru, Jarod Chia climbed up the ladder through hard work and determination. Jarod graduated from University of London with 2nd class honours degree in Bachelor of Science, Economics and Management Studies. He has a great passion in web and graphic design, and worked as a web designer in a legal firm while he was at the University. He also acquired a certificate in AutoCAD design. With a background of management and economic studies, Jarod has implemented his knowledge in the hotel industry for the past 11 years focusing on budget hotels. As the Chairman of the Malaysia Budget Hotel Association (Johor Chapter), Jarod is actively involved in formulating strategies and initiatives to keep the industry competitive while promoting best practices and maintaining quality standards. Tell us more about Malaysia Budget In the accommodation provider In your own words, what lesson can What does Jarod Chia do in his free Hotel Association (MyBHA) industry, how do budget hotels remain we take back from the COVID-19 time? MyBHA was established in 2001, under the competitive? experience? I like spending time with my wife Anna, initiative of former Minister of Tourism and Budget hoteliers must continuously work We should reassess our digital strategy and 2 precious kids, Lucas and Enzo age Culture Tan Sri Datuk Abdul Kadir Sheikh hard to change how budget hotels are and marketing tools. Revamp as needed. 5 and 2. I take them out on drives to the Fadzir to address the issue of many budget perceived since most of the hotels doesn’t Leverage light marketing initiatives playground or to my parents’ home for hotels of not having licenses and not even look like a typical “cheap” hotel. To focused on driving brand awareness and family time. With little extra time at night, registered under the Ministry, deterring remain competitive in the market, more advanced bookings. Adjust audience and I like reading articles related to the hotel them from keeping track of the budget budget hotels were built or renovated keywords to hone in on audiences that and hospitality services including viewing hotels operating nationwide. The main with better interior design, good quality are still likely to be planning to travel interior design images shared online, to objectives of MyBHA at that time was to personalised services, quick check-in and reduce Online Travel Agency (OTA) ensure that we’re not outdated. TI find out why the said hotels were unable to and out, super affordable room rates and dependency. We should develop our obtain their operating licenses and come comprehensive amenities such as free Wi- own website with clear communication Jarod Chia up with ways for the ministry to help these Fi, smart TV, coffee and mineral water. to address existing reservations and Lik Ming hotels obtain the required licenses. MyBHA cancellation policy. If possible, we have is the umbrella body for all budget hotels How did MyBHA deal with the economic to ensure that our website has 24-hour (3 stars and below) in Malaysia. Currently, blow to the tourism industry during online chat and messaging functions. MyBHA’s 2185 hotel members are made COVID-19? Consider advanced purchase offers with up of hotel entities which are represented During the MCO period, MyBHA Johor special offers, flexible check-in/out policy, by proprietors of hotels or appointed had successfully organised 2 online full refund cancelation policy, COVID-19 representatives throughout the nation. In conferences on ‘How to Survive in 90- precaution action plan, value-added Johor, MyBHA Johor Chapter has a total of days?’ by professionals such as tax packages and etc. Price wars strategy is not 256 hotel members from different districts, specialists, bank consultant, lawyers and encouraged and we need to strengthen which includes Johor Bahru (170), Kulai entrepreneurs. MyBHA Johor had also brand relationship. While people are not (20), Kota Tinggi (15), Pontian (4), Kluang participated in the Tourism Recovery traveling and many hotels are closed, (10), Mersing (7), Batu Pahat (7), Segamat Action Committee (TRAC) organised by the hotels should stay connected with (8), Muar (14), Tangkak (1). Johor state government and had a personal past and future guests through dialogue session with Datuk Onn Hafiz, social media, email, and editorial What are some of the initiatives done the chairman of Johor Tourism, Youth and content that entertains and by MyBHA for its members as well as Sports Committee, in reflecting the current adds value. Update local the industry? challenges faced by the hoteliers such listings such as Google & MyBHA’s mission is to be the collective as the low occupancy and zero income TripAdvisor to ensure that voice of all small and medium hotels in issue. MyBHA Johor was actively involved they reflect current latest Malaysia which includes Business, Boutique in planning the promotion campaign to business hours/closings, and Budget (3Bs) hotels and promote the promote Johor as a whole which includes product photos, address interest of members with the common the ‘Jom Jalan Johor RM63 Super Deal’ and and website links. objective of advancing sustainable growth. RM48 Day Tour Packages. We aim to foster goodwill and co-operation On a personal note, how among the budget hotels in Malaysia and How can the budget hotel industry in and why did you choose promote good business ethics and service particular assist in rejuvenating the to venture into the hospitality standards among members. current state of the local economy? industry? MyBHA has continuously fought Budget hotels must actively play a I am an active and outgoing person. for the best interest of its members, which supportive role to support any campaigns I like to meet new friends from includes the issue of Tourism Tax (TTx) initiated by local travel agencies and different nationalities, race and collections, Music Right Malaysia (MRM) government tourism promotion board culture. Every day is a new start subscription charges, illegal homestay & which is to provide the best services for me, so I keep a high passionate Airbnb, incentives for hotel operators in and rate to attract more tourists to stay. level to work under the tourism Budget 2020 for Visit Malaysia 2020, online During this pandemic, MyBHA had assisted industry. Malaysian tourism is the accommodation platform regulations, fire members in preparing Standard Working 3rd largest foreign income earner, detection system (SPKA), incremental in Guidelines and urged all hoteliers to take contributing up to 94.5 billion, after SST Threshold Value, and incentives from full caution in ensuring high hygienic manufacturing and palm oil industry. the government to hotel operators during environment to be provided for all guests Tourism accounts for over 7% of the this COVID-19 pandemic. and staffs. country’s economy. Although the current situation may not be feasible for us, however, I believe the industry will fully recover after COVID-19.
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The Iskandarian | WAVES Lifestyle SEPT 2020 | Page 2 editor’s M u s i c U p d at e s note Pop Smoke Priya Manikam [email protected] Debut album, ‘Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon’, tops the Billboard 200 Chart A lthough Brooklyn rapper Pop By Universal Music Singapore Smoke is no longer alive, but his songs live on as his posthumous T his is a monumental moment the third biggest hip-hop debut of The album finds Pop’s voice in debut album, ‘Shoot For The Stars for Pop Smoke’s legacy 2020, and the sixth biggest debut of concert with collaborators both Aim For The Moon’, tops the Billboard 200 as his posthumous debut 2020. The release also marks another old and new. Staying true to his Chart within the first week of its release. album, ‘Shoot For The Stars major milestone, with “For The Night” intention to use his debut album to Meanwhile, The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” Aim For The Moon’, tops the Billboard becoming the first Pop Smoke song show the breadth of his artistry, fans posts an unprecedented 21st week at No. 1 200 Chart with total consumption to debut inside the top ten of the Hot will discover a Pop Smoke that they on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart. of 251,000 units and 268.4 million 100 chart and all 19 songs securing a had yet to see - one that is singing, streams in the first week of its release! place on the chart as well. stepping outside of the Brooklyn If everything goes according to schedule, drill sound that he helped bring to Disney should be releasing the much awaited The album which was released in a global level and more, while also The King’s Man this month (fingers crossed), mid-July has also topped the charts in reuniting with familiar names like and Sony Pictures releases a fun Chinese Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, 808Melo, CashMoneyAP and Yamaica. movie called Monster Run. Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, New It’s an album that only begins to Zealand and Norway, debuted at scratch the surface of a talent who On a serious note, Rose tackles on a new #3 in France and Sweden, top ten in had so much more to show the world. topic that is insightful and may parents find Germany and Italy, and became the it helpful. highest charting debut rap album The release follows breakout from an international artist in the UK mixtapes Meet the Woo and Meet the Chicken Wu Xiang, Crsipy Seabass, Pandan following 50 Cent’s ‘Get Rich or Die Woo 2. Before his untimely passing in Chicken, Har Kao, Siu Mai, Prawn dumplings, Tryin’ released in 2003. The album February, Pop Smoke was on his way Chinese Pancake, Lemon tart...Wondering also topped both the Apple Music to becoming a mainstream hip-hop what I’m talking about? Flip over the pages and iTunes US Albums charts and giant. to our Food column and find out about Thistle was crowned one of the top 3 hip- Johor Bahru’s All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum Buffet! hop debuts of 2020 by Billboard, Watch ‘The Woo’ MV (feat. Roddy Rich & 50 Cent) - https://PopSmoke. Everyone looks forward to long weekend lnk.to/SFTSAFTMDLXVD TI breaks or any little time they have for a day out. But the key word here is to have fun! The Weekndhe Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” posts That’s exactly what our reporter Izzbil did at KidZania in Mutiara Damansara as part of an unprecedented 21st week at No. 1 Tourism Selangor’s “Pusing Selangor Dulu”. Read our Travel column to know how splendid T on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs (billboard.com) the trip was. chart as the hit single retains the top slot on the list dated 15th August. “Lights” overtakes a trio of tracks As always, for those wishing to share their that shared the previous record of 20 weeks – Drake’s fashion collection, travel tales, or like us to “One Dance,” featuring WizKid and Kyla, The Weeknd’s own review your restaurant/hotel for a staycation, “Starboy,”featuring Daft Punk, and Bruno Mars’“That’s What drop me an e-mail at waves.lifestyle@gmail. I Like” – since the ranking began in 2012. com and be featured. For more news, do access www.theiskandarian.com and https:// As “Lights” shines, here’s a look at the tracks with the longest runs at No. 1 on Hot R&B Songs: waves-lifestyle.com/ Weeks at No. 1, Song Title, Artist, Date Reached No. 1 The Iskandarian wishes every Malaysians Selamat Hari Malaysia, and don’t miss out our 21, “Blinding Lights,” The Weeknd, 7th March 2020 beautiful doodle art! 20, “One Dance,” Drake featuring WizKid & Kyla, 7th May 2016 20, “Starboy,” The Weeknd featuring Daft Punk, 15th Oct 2016 Priya 20, “That’s What I Like,” Bruno Mars, 4th March 2017 SEND LETTERS 19, “Blurred Lines,” Robin Thicke featuring T.I. + Pharrell, 1st June 2013 OR INQUIRIES TO 18, “Talk,” Khalid, 4th May 2019 www.facebook.com/waveslifestyle 17, “Diamonds,” Rihanna, 20th Oct 2012 www.waves-lifestyle.com 15, “Suit & Tie,” Justin Timberlake featuring Jay-Z, 2nd Feb 2013 [email protected] 15, “Wild Thoughts,” DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller, 15th July 2017 Waves Lifestyle 15, “Better,” Khalid, 19th Jan 2012 TI
The Iskandarian | WAVES Lifestyle SEPT 2020 | Page 3 As a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal Genre: Saving our masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, Action/Comedy Children (Part 1) one man must race against time to stop them. Release date: Discover the origins of the very first independent 17/18th September 2020 We are living in an uncertain world, and the intelligence agency in THE KING’S MAN. TI Director: concern is not just our future but the future of Matthew Vaughn our children as well. Are they safe in the house Produced by: and out there? Matthew Vaughn, David Reid, Adam Bohling Do you know that there are millions of Cast: children around the world that are trafficked Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, for sex and labour? There are other lists of Rhys Ifans, Matthew Goode, crimes against children ranging from child Tom Hollander, Harris Dickinson, marriage, bullying, kidnapping, rape, murder Daniel Brühl, with Djimon and many more too. Therefore, what can we Hounsou, and Charles Dance do to protect our children? Based on the Comic Book “The Secret Service” by Mark Millar It is time to educate and nurture our children and Dave Gibbons to face the uncertain world. For parents, you know that you cannot guard them round Source: The Walt Disney Company Malaysia the clock and the only way our children can protect themselves is through their own inner MONSTER RUN (Chinese)ome strange things have always existed and you intelligence and survival skills. We can nurture that in our children too. think it’s a coincidence or you’ve made up reasons Begin with their Inner Authority Sto ignore them. All her life, Ji Mo (Jessie Li) has been Every child has their own highest intelligence an outcast because of her ability to see monsters. called the Inner Authority. According to the She was sent to the psychiatric hospital and she tries to Human Design System, there are 7 types of return to a normal life after her release, but she begins to inner authority and each child has one that see a Yeti in the supermarket she works at. While working at they can count on. This inner authority is the supermarket, she meets Meng (Shawn Yue), a monster not intelligence outside of the children, but hunter who reveals that there is indeed a parallel world their own innate intelligence that arises from inhabited by monsters. The two soon become caught up a specific function in their bodies. It can be in an event that will change the world. MONSTER RUN is their emotional intelligence, gut feeling, adapted from the young adult novel “Monster” written by intuition and immune system, heart and A. Lee Martinez, an American fantasy and science fiction willpower, or their own voice that they speak author. TI spontaneously. The minority of the children are more attuned to nature as part of their Genre: intelligence, and parents can explore this Fantasy/Action/Adventure through the Human Design System. Release date: 24th September 2020 Children’s body communicates all the time Director: Educate our children to trust their body Henri Wong and we should too. How much do we know Produced by: about non-verbal communication and Derek Kwok, Jiali Huang body language of our children? When the Cast: children’s physical body senses threat or faces Shawn Yue as Meng, Jessie Li as Ji Mo, something untruth to the body, the body Kara Hui as Lotus, Tumen as Uncle Ping, communicates. We just need to understand Martin Wang as Spade, Shan Qiao voice the language they are broadcasting to us in of Paper, Zhen Wang, Di Yang silence. Source: Sony Pictures Malaysia Body intelligence such as these when nurtured at an early age, can guide our children to count on themselves to protect their lives even when their parents are not around. TI Rose Osman is a Certified Human Design Professional. She’s a guide for Living Your Design Workshop and coaches others on self healing for anxiety via E-courses and group workshops yourpersonalmotivator BucketOfRoses www.roselifecoach.com Discover your True Self, Inner Power, Potentials and Purpose with Human Design. Visit Facebook Page : Human Design Malaysia for more info.
The Iskandarian | WAVES Lifestyle SEPT 2020 | Page 4 travel Find Your Inner Child at KidZania Kuala Lumpur Coinciding with Tourism Selangor’s Campaign, “Pusing Selangor Dulu”, KidZania KL offers children and adults edutainment at its finest! By Izzbil Tourism Selangor’s on-going campaign, [email protected] “Pusing Selangor Dulu” (an initiative Be a newscaster at BFM 89.9 studio directed to encourage locals to explore Since 2012, KidZania Kuala Lumpur with a protruding aeroplane located Selangor). To further vivify things up, at Mutiara Damansara has been offering interactive learning and Tourism Selangor had joined forces with role play experiences for kids and even the young at heart through their more than KidZania in organising a Media FAM Trip 60 establishments on site with over 100 activities. In conjunction with Malaysia’s — where participating Media salvaged 63rd Merdeka, the award-winning children’s indoor family centre had offered a Merdeka the opportunity to relish in KidZania’s special, “Merdeka GempaKZ” promotion to everyone. The promotion offered all visitors immersive career role-play activities to enjoy a flat-rate entrance fee of RM31 (UP RM95 for kid and RM50 for adult) for as their inner child took over for the all ticket types! day! Upon arrival, we first checked in All purchased tickets during the promotion period will be valid for visits to KidZania Nation as you would take from now until 31st October 2020. a flight, and got lost into a world of fun The promotion was in support of from dousing blazing ‘flames’, performing surgery, making burgers or even flying an airplane! KidZania at its core is a sovereign city wholly governed by spirited, like-minded Children learning to make McDonald’s burgers from scratch children with the intention of creating a finest. Children alone don’t get to have all the fun but there are activities for the adults too – from role play activities to life size board game, karaoke and more! With the pandemic still prevalent and no finish line in sight, it is inevitable but to worry about the wellbeing of your children. Rest assured as KidZania’s utmost priority is to ensure the public health and safety by strictly adhering to SOPs set by the Ministry of Health Malaysia and providing a safe and conducive environment for everyone without compromising on the wholesome, fun experience at KidZania. Open daily from 10am, visit KidZania’s official website at https://www.kidzania. Flight simulator at the AirAsia’s Pilot Training Facility com.my/ for more information on KidZania’s amenities, offerings and tickets. TI Members of Tourism Selangor and the media officiating the KidZania’s Media better community. A community which Renowned establishments sprawled FAM Trip Programme supports positive ideals and provides across KidZania endless opportunities for them (imagine Lord of the Flies but in the best-case scenario). Through its fundamental philosophy, ‘Learn Life Today’ — children are inspired by engaging in hands-on interactive experience and realistic role-play in an environment where opportunities abound. From over a multitude of role- play activities across 60 different renowned establishments to choose from, children are educated on the value of money, the law of exchange and camaraderie among many other takeaways. Ultimately, to better equip them with essential knowledge for their future. It is truly, edutainment at its
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12 ISSUE 97 | SEPT 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN LIVE What is a Heart Attack? By Columbia Asia Hospital – Iskandar Puteri Our heart is the most important The prevalence of heart disease in The risk factor for heart disease can be will start to die and the heart will become organ in the human body as Malaysia is ever increasing. What used to be divided into non-modifiable and modifiable weaker until it finally fails to pump blood. this organ pumps relentlessly a disease of the elderly is now seen much risk factors. The non-modifiable risk from the day that we are born earlier. Nowadays, Malaysians in their 20’s factors are age, sex and family history. The Time is of the Essence and doesn’t stop beating even when we and 30’s are suffering from heart attacks. modifiable risk factors are namely diabetes, are asleep. In fact, our heart pumps about Heart disease is still the number 1 killer hypertension, smoking, hyperlipidaemia Heart attacks can occur at any time, a million barrels of blood in an average in Malaysia. Almost 1 in every 4 deaths is and obesity. but they usually occur in the early hours of lifespan. Therefore, the heart is like the caused by heart disease. On average, about the morning. This is due to our Circadian engine of the human body. If anything goes 140 persons for every 100,000 people will The typical symptoms of a heart attack rhythm. During a heart attack, time is of the wrong with the heart, all the other organs suffer from a heart attack during their are left sided or central chest pain, nausea, essence. Every second that passes results in will also be affected. lifetime. sweating, left arm pain and jaw pain. millions of heart muscle cells dying and the However, some patients like those with heart getting weaker. Therefore, the most diabetes may not have chest pain and only important thing to do if one is suspected have difficulties in breathing. Women are to have a heart attack is to call 999 to get to another group that often doesn’t have the the nearest hospital with 24-hour primary typical symptoms, and they often present angioplasty. with epigastric pain. It is important to emphasise here that What actually happens during a heart not all hospitals provide 24-hour primary attack? Our heart has 3 main blood vessels angioplasty and that only thrombolysis that supply blood to the heart muscle with may be done. Primary angioplasty has a diameter between 2.5 to 4mm. A diseased been proven to be superior to thrombolysis. blood vessel can slowly get narrowed over Columbia Asia Hospital – Iskandar Puteri time due to atherosclerosis. In an acute is one of the hospitals which have been myocardial infarction, the atherosclerotic offering 24-hour primary angioplasty since plaque ruptures and the blood that normally July 2018. Led by Interventional Cardiologist, flows within the lumen of the blood vessel Dr Dhanan Umadevan, Columbia Asia’s is exposed to the lipid rich contents of the catheterization laboratory is staffed around atherosclerotic plaque. This causes the the clock on standby to provide emergency blood to form a clot and thus occludes treatments to patients with acute heart the flow of blood within the blood vessel. attack. For more information and enquires, Once this happens, the heart muscle cells please call 07-233 9999. TI Snuggled in a Crocodile’s Ear? The Alligator Pipefish K nown locally as ‘korek telinga buaya,’ the long thin snout (for which it because its colouration will not enough information to Serina Rahman alligator pipefish is named) and sucks up tiny match the green of the leaves determine the sources of their is in the family crabs, shrimp, zooplankton and or the brown of the substrate trade. It is sold as a popular Serina Rahman is the co-founder Syngnathidae, a close relative fish for its meals. It is often well (seabed). traditional cure (hailong) for of Kelab Alami and a Visiting of seahorses. It can be found camouflaged in the seagrass cancer, asthma and impotence. Fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak in the seagrass meadows of Also not unlike seahorses, It is also bred for the aquarium the Sungai Pulai estuary, in after the female lays eggs trade. Institute, Singapore. She is also a the western corner of Iskandar (between 60 – 200 at a time), winner of the Iskandar Malaysia Puteri, Johor. the male will hold them in a Kelab Alami conducts brood pouch until they hatch. Social Hero Awards (IMSHA) Just like seahorses, alligator Alligator pipefish are known to seagrass habitat walks in the pipefish wrap their tails around be faithful partners, with the seagrass meadows at the long seagrass leaves (of the male being the larger in size of lowest tides, during which Enhalus acoroides species) the two. you might be able to spot this and sometimes hunts head species. But you have to be down for its prey. It has a This species is ‘data lucky as they are increasingly deficient’ according to the harder to spot these days! Log IUCN species list as there is on to kelabalami.weebly.com for more information. TI
13 ISSUE 97 | SEPT 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN WORK Recruitment Planning Post COVID-19 T hough it is way too early to predict what prepping for hiring in the Companies are encouraged Upping the benefits game Shao Min Ng the future holds, future, consolidating the to get a head start now rather we have seen and strength of its HR function and than scrambling to scale up This is definitely an area Legal Adviser experienced during the past technology as this is the best once the crisis has passed. that companies should Meca Employers Consulting few months how valuable and time for companies to rebuild Instead of trying to fill empty consider addressing more in strategic the HR function is a workforce that can weather roles later when operations are the long run as the crisis has Agency Sdn Bhd in the wake of this crisis and any storm. back on full force, companies’ led employees to be more [email protected] how technology collapsed HR should be actively working conscious of their benefits and the boundaries between work Have a succession plan to fill the roles that are needed entitlement. At this juncture, into rebuilding its workforce, and home. Companies should in the foreseeable future to companies may need to be the relevant approach is to take advantage of the current Large companies are avoid losing valuable talent prepared to offer more in have a two-fold mechanism – situation to start thinking more more inclined to have proper (and time). This brings us to the terms of benefits relating to its nurturing and engaging with strategically when documentation of succession next point: employees’ welfare and well- current employees or even plans in case of emergencies being, from better sick leave prospect candidates to keep Tech savvy policies, comprehensive health them warm, at the same time compared to smaller coverage to education around understanding the needs of the operations. Not having This is a good chance for workplace mental health since organisation in the foreseeable such planning often companies to start revamping the pandemic has undeniably future. TI leave these companies its hiring process and workforce highlighted why those benefits management with the help are important. unprepared for of technology. Companies’ HR emergencies should realise that being able Regardless of where and this to offer video interviews at this hiring currently sits on the pandemic point of time is crucial. Apart company’s to-do list, it is has given from that, months of remote important for a company to us the best work or video conferencing acknowledge that having a example that during the pandemic has comprehensive recruitment it is utmost proven that virtual learning strategy is an essential important and performance management component in rebuilding for an can be quicker and more its workforce. After all, the organisation efficient than the conventional current crisis has foregrounded regardless way, though more advance the truth that people are of its size, to planning is required, it is not an organisation’s greatest have at least something that can be easily asset. Nonetheless, if that is achieved by just installing not the case for any company some sort of video conferencing apps. that is not currently looking planning in place. Start the hiring patter now Digital Resilience in a New World accepting the opportunity but other opportunities will be and reskill their workers to to better understand or use created”, said Benedict Francis, perform in critical roles”, said technology, 93% of respondents PwC Malaysia Southern Region Manohar Johnson, PwC Malaysia said yes but only 38% say Leader. Southern Region Assurance that they are given many Partner. opportunities by their current “Taking into account the employer to improve their digital impact of COVID-19, we advise Follow this link www.pwc. skills outside their normal duties. both employers and employees com/my/digitalresilience for to reflect on these findings, and the full survey or contact Indra More effort is needed to implement strategies to reassess Dipak at indra.dhanu.dipak@ enable employees to work their workforce capabilities pwc.com TI remotely as only 46% of the PwC Malaysia The key findings indicate respondents are provided with all that 70% believe technology will the necessary tools to be effective published a survey on change their current jobs in 3 to when working remotely. Only 5 years while 78% of respondents 41% say that their organisational technology, jobs and believe that automation brings culture already supports and more opportunities than risk. empowers employees to work skills 34% are concerned about remotely should the need arise. automation putting jobs at risk. PwC Malaysia conducted Positively, 77% of respondents a survey between April 71% of respondents believe are excited or optimistic about and May 2020 among the that technological developments the role technology can play in Malaysian public to find will improve their job prospects their jobs. Most who feel positive out how ready Malaysians are in in the future while 85% would are hopeful that technology facing the digital world through learn new skills or completely would allow them to do more upskilling. 986 participants retrain to improve their future interesting work (35%) and responded to the survey. employability. In terms of enable them to get more done (27%). “It is clear that automation will result in reclassification and rebalancing of work. This will not only alter the types of jobs available but their numbers and perceived value. Some sectors and roles, even entire sections of the workforce may lose out
14 ISSUE 97 | SEPT 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN INVEST Accumulating Wealth Tips & Tricks Opportunities in the Bubbles T his year is moving wise (as of the second week of unemployment rate fell to 10.2%. bright future, and has net cash Tey Bin Yuen very fast, and we are August), you may see that most Both numbers are better than left after paying off all its debts. now heading to the of them have already formed a Wall Street’s forecast. Moving For instance, Focus Lumber Binyuen is the founder of BY earnings season for bearish engulfing pattern which forward, the index is challenging (5197), where its principal Enrich Resources and the author the second quarter of 2020. On is a trend reversal signal. With the immediate resistance of activities are manufacturing 14th August 2020, Bank Negara this correction, many gloves 28000 followed by 29000. It is and sale of plywood, veneer and of‘Life beyond the Comfort Malaysia (BNM) has announced companies are still having a Price likely to break new highs before laminated veneer lumber (LVL). Zone’and‘Profit from Share that Malaysia’s economy had to Earnings (PE) ratio of 50-100, the US Presidential Election. Based on its Q1 2020 report, it has Investment’. His books are a contraction of 17.1% in the indicating high valuation (still). One caution though, gold has cash and cash equivalent of over available in major bookstores in second quarter – June end. This is Some investors would think the surpassed the 2000 level, which RM90 million and zero debt. That Malaysia, Singapore or online the worst performance since 1998 sharp decline of these leaders means the market is prepared is 90 cents of cash per share! Its http://www.teybinyuen.com/ during the Asian Financial Crisis. would lead to a market crash. for more uncertainties ahead. share price on 14th August 2020 profitfromshareinvestment In addition, BNM has lowered its However, given a rather stabilised Since higher index and gold was RM1.02, with net tangible forecast for the economy this and strong US stock market, I price means higher risks, what asset (NTA) at RM1.68. vehicle for the oil palm industry. year and it’s expecting a negative believe it is unlikely. So how is should we do? Are we seeing It can help to monitor the growth between 3.5%-5.5%. the US stock market doing now? opportunities with lower risks? According to Bursa’s water, fertilizer, insecticides announcement, the company has and herbicides’ needs of a This is partly why the market As we can see the Dow Jones Opportunities in the Bubbles been buying back its shares in the plantation. sentiment has turned bearish Industrial Average (DJIA) chart on past few months. Furthermore, the past few days. The other 14th August 2020, the candles The answer is ‘yes’, because international lumber price has • It has secured the reason could be the super bullish have filled both two big gaps that not all sectors and stock been rising significantly since opportunity to deploy RFID labels sectors like glove and healthcare formed in June 2020. The index prices have gone up. There are April 2020. Therefore, the chances and is developing other Industrial has started a sharp correction. has become more bullish than companies which are worth for the company to have better Control System opportunities in As of mid-August, many glove a month ago as it has overcome looking into. earnings ahead are higher. the Philippines. counters have corrected 20% the 27000 level and stood above from the peak. Technically, it it. This is in harmony with the US Net Cash Company with Another example is • The company’s emphasis means that it has gone into a non-farm payroll in July, which prospects Willowglen (0008) which on R&D has enabled the group bear territory. For chart pattern increased by 1.763 million and its provides technological solutions to release new products and It means a company with for infrastructure, businesses, solutions every year. There are residential, commercial and much more information which The companies or strategies mentioned in this article are meant for study purpose only. It industrial needs. Willowglen is a you can read from in its website. doesn’t constitute any ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ recommendation. Please consult your financial professional laggard in the technology sector, if you want to make any decision. (Source: www.investing.com) as its peers have advanced to Conclusion new highs while it is yet to be As you can see, while appreciated. According to its Q1 2020 report, the company has 87 some sectors have gone up million cash and zero debt. This tremendously, there are sound translates into cash per share fundamental companies with of 17 cents. Its share price was bright prospects that are yet to RM0.465 on 14th August 2020. appreciate. The question is only when. TI Does Willowglen have prospects? Its annual report 2019 has given us some hints: • Willowglen has secured and is implementing a project involving unmanned aerial Local Bank Remains Committed to Supporting Customers beyond Loan Moratorium Customers who need further In March 2020, UOB Malaysia come up with the right solutions in meeting us.page#contact, and contact the 24-hour announced relief measures, including a their cash flow requirements and to ensure UOB Contact Centre at 03-2612 8121 or financial assistance post- six-month moratorium on loan repayments their financial needs are supported through email [email protected]. TI to provide immediate financial assistance and beyond this crisis. moratorium are asked to to its individual and business customers Wong Kim Choong, in Malaysia affected by the COVID-19 “It is uncertain as to how long or how Chief Executive Ucontact UOB Malaysia bank outbreak. deep the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic nited Overseas Bank (Malaysia) will be. While many customers have been Officer, UOB Malaysia Bhd (UOB Malaysia) has UOB Malaysia will continue to review managing better than expected given announced that it will continue its COVID-19 relief measures for both the circumstances, we know that some to assist customers beyond the its conventional and Islamic banking customers will require further support. We loan moratorium to help them manage customers to ensure relevant support to will continue to engage them over the next the prolonged impact of the COVID-19 help them through post-moratorium. The few months to discuss the options available pandemic on their businesses and personal support includes the option to restructure so that they will be better positioned for financial situation. With the moratorium their financial repayments based on their the recovery that will come. We strongly due to end in September 2020, customers cash flow requirements and to ensure their encourage customers to approach the who need further financial assistance post- financial needs are met. Bank as early as possible, before the loan moratorium are asked to contact the Bank at moratorium ends on 30th September 2020,” the soonest. Their requests will be assessed Wong Kim Choong, Chief Executive said Wong. on a case-to-case basis. The Bank will then Officer, UOB Malaysia, said,“UOB has always work out options to help these customers stood by our customers over the years and For more information, UOB Malaysia’s meet their loan obligations through this we will continue to do what is right by them customers may contact their relationship unprecedented period. in today’s extremely trying times. We have managers, visit the Bank’s website at been proactively working with them to https://www.uob.com.my/default/contact-
15 ISSUE 97 | SEPT 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN PLAY Sudoku GSC Cinemas Brings a Sneak Peak of Scan QR Cod e Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ for the solution Wave your to Malaysia actually explaining what’s happening. From DOODLE flag the opening scenes where our protagonist W ith MCO having shutdown is somehow being recruited through a test, proudly! a majority of entertainment although we have no idea what the test centres around Malaysia, it’s actually was. Add in a scientist that speeds every month The Iskandarian been a slow build to get back through an explanation of a gun that fire shares what you should to previous norms. Many movies that were backwards, weapons that can go inverted scheduled to launch in 2020 had to be either like it was a normal day in high school and should not be doing in be pushed, shelved or launched on one of physics class, but somehow the protagonist your communities ! the many online platforms. One such movie just seems to understand and hardly seems was‘Tenet’, a movie I was looking forward to phased. watching and had the privilege to be hosted by GSC x IMAX atThe Mall, Southkey JB – the The common phrase uttered in the first IMAX hall in Johor Bahru. movie is“What’s happened has happened”, and you somehow have to just accept it and With names like Christopher Nolan at the move on before something else happens helm directing, I had a lot of expectations for and you miss out. the movie. After leaving the cinema, I was left in a confused state of whether those The good news is, that at the end of the expectations were met. movie, at lot of things started making more sense. Why certain characters are the way Let’s get the good out of the way, first, the they are and why certain plot lines were action scenes. They were the actual engine explained in such a way. To which I was behind this movie. They were by far the best grateful for, because I was close to calling part of it. With scenes involving some form of my ex-physics teacher and asking why we reverse chronology action, your mind might weren’t taught this in School! struggle to fathom what’s actually happening, butatthesametimestillenjoyit. Secondly,the All in all, I was happy with the overall movie music, in typical Christopher Nolan style, had and the IMAX experience, the ending left me immersive sounds and music to bring you fully somewhat wanting more, as you understand into the scenes regardless of if you had any clue the relationships between the characters. I what was happening and thanks to IMAX, the would definitely suggest going into the cinema audio experience made the scenes come not trying to understand so much of what’s alive. happening, but instead just accept that“What’s happened has happened”! Now for some of the bad, the plot, while trying to be full of ambition was tiring to Catch the movieTenet at IMAX at GSCThe understand, added in with layers of science Mall, Southkey JB (Hall 1) and enjoy the overall and physics that will take me at least to movie-going experience. - by Moazan another sitting to actually wrap my head Emran TI around.The movie doesn’t do the best job of High Time for Some Dim Sums at Thistle Johor Bahru Indulge in some wholesome goodness this Merdeka cum Hari Malaysia celebrations Part of the 23 different dim sums for you to indulge in with experience in creative Asian and choices from Chinese Pancake, Chef Vincent Yap Gin Kee Chinese cuisines, expect a spread Lemon tart, Mango Pudding and with Thistle’s special Crispy Tcomplimentary deep fried seabass, special for reservations of 4 pax of 24 freshly prepared dim sums. Chocolate pudding panna cotta. Seabass zesty 3-rasa gravy he stacks of dim sums given for walk-in guests. 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16 The Iskandarian ISSUE 97 | SEPT 2020 PROPERTY INSIGHT Several multinational @home companies (MNCs) in the United States of America and China have expressed their interest in moving 18 their operations to Johor pg 17 PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS APARTMENTS VILLAS CONDOMINIUMS OFFICE/RETAILSPACE Mah Sing’s Meridin@Medini consists of condominiums, SoVo, hotel and retail shops. Developer award prizes to its winners pg 17 Maslee Express Country Garden - Read this article on Opens its 16th Highest Ranking our website Outlet Property Developer Connect with us on Facebook
17 ISSUE 97 | SEPT 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN PROPERTY Foreign MNCs Taking an Interest in Johor America and China have shown Datuk Ir. Haji Hasni Mohammad, the Johor. I hope we are ready because Charting a new horizon – Johor MB at Johor state government has received when the borders reopen, this will give the Sg. Pulai bridge visit (Pic by Sarah a keen interest to move their several inquiries from the two countries an opportunity for investors to see for Nur) especially after learning about the themselves (the progress) of Johor,” Hasni operations here development of various large projects told the reporters after visiting the Sungai in the state, thus giving them the Pulai Bridge project. Several multinational companies confidence in terms of infrastructure in (MNCs) in the United States of Johor. The companies in the US and China are America and China have expressed involved in the electrical and electronics their interest in moving their “There are some inquiries by the (E&E) sector as well as information and operations to Johor. MNCs based in the US and China who communication technology (ICT). - by intend to transfer their operations to Priya Manikam TI According to Johor Menteri Besar Mah Sing Rewards AME to Invest RM25 Million Capex to Build Winners with Nearly RM40,000 New i-Stay@Indahpura Workers’ Dormitoriesntegrated industrial space solutions Worth of Prizes provider AME Elite Consortium All the nine winners from the “Lock & Win Final Countdown” IBerhad (AME) intends to invest RM25 dormitories in i-Stay@Indahpura L eading property developer, Mah Sing Group currently 99% occupied, the new Berhad (Mah Sing) rewarded nine lucky draw dormitory blocks would expand our winners of its “Lock & Win Final Countdown” campaign from Johor Bahru with cash prizes million in capital expenditure to build capacity to attract even more MNCs and close to RM40,000 during its prize presentation ceremony at Ramada By Wyndham Meridin. The two new blocks of i-Stay@Indahpura local enterprises to establish their bases lucky draw, which was audited and validated by Deloitte PLT was originally scheduled for Q1 2020 workers’ dormitories to support the in our i-Park@Indahpura industrial park. but was delayed due to the Movement Control Order. requirements of customers at its i-Park@ This expansion reflects the growing Approximately 50 lucky winners across Malaysia were selected through a ballot and 9 were customers Indahpura industrial park. popularity of our integrated industrial Workers Dorm i-Stay who purchased properties in Johor Bahru. Lucky The additional two dormitory park as we seek to create a working and Groundbreaking ceremony winners from Johor Bahru, Ng Hui Ek, 35, a home living environment that is conducive to buyer of Meridin Executive Suites, Medini Iskandar blocks would be able to accommodate Puteri expressed his excitement as one of the lucky draw winners for the campaign. “This news nearly 2,700 persons in total. Together their growth”, said Simon. ceremony were Simon Lee, Executive came as a surprise. I was delighted as I never had any expectations on being picked. I plan to spend with the existing dormitories in i-Stay@ “Moreover, Johor has been Director of AME and Yoong Woei Yeh, this money on the mortgage instalment of my new home. I will definitely recommend Mah Sing’s Indahpura, the additional blocks consistently ranked as Malaysia’s top Director of Haily Construction Sdn Bhd. projects to my friends and family as they offer great value at an affordable price” would increase the accommodation foreign and domestic investment AME currently constructs and Mah Sing Group’s Chief Operating Officer, capacity in i-Stay@Indahpura by 54% destinations, particularly from the operates two integrated industrial Benjamin Ong said, “Mah Sing has always been holding on to the principal of reinventing to approximately 5,900 persons. manufacturing sector. We endeavour parks in Johor: i-Park@Indahpura affordability. As a result, we managed to gather unwavering support from a large group of Upon completion in 2021, the to reinforce this standing by expanding (Phase 3) and i-Park@Senai Airport homebuyers in the market, which saw over 4,000 eligible lucky draw entries throughout the campaign Group’s enlarged dormitory capacity the capacity and features at our i-Park City (Phases 1, 2, and 3). Both industrial period. The Movement Control Order caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the nation in i-Stay@Indahpura and i-Stay@Senai industrial parks, so that the state parks feature custom-built industrial substantially, and as a property developer, we stay true to our mission of enhancing lives by providing Airport City would increase to more enhances its appeal to attract top- buildings within a well-planned added values to our customers when they purchase a Mah Sing home.” than 8,400 persons. notch investments from all over the gated and guarded compound, Currently, Mah Sing is running its “Eazy to Own Speaking at the groundbreaking world,” he added. complemented by recreational facilities campaign”, in partnership with Maybank Islamic HouzKEY, an alternative home financing solution, ceremony recently, AME Executive Statistics from Malaysian Industrial and workers’ dormitories. which enable home buyers to own selected Mah Sing projects easily with a financing plan that is easy Director Simon Lee said that workers’ Development Authority (MIDA) Similar to the existing dormitories, on their wallets. - by Moazan Emran TI accommodation formed an integral reported that Johor had attracted a the two new blocks would include part of the Group’s holistic industrial total of RM11.5 billion investments in facilities such as a cafeteria, grocery park offering, enabling multinational manufacturing projects from foreign store and multipurpose hall, as well as corporations (MNCs) and domestic and domestic enterprises in 2019. services including biometric security companies at i-Park industrial parks This was reiterated in the first quarter system, closed-circuit television, to provide their employees with living of 2020, where Johor’s approved laundry and shuttle bus service. quarters near their workplaces that are manufacturing projects amounted to “In addition to adding value to our comfortable, modern, clean and safe. RM1.6 billion in total – the third-highest customers, the workers’ dormitories “AME has always offered a complete amount in Malaysia in the period. contribute part of AME’s recurring proposition to multinational and AME awarded the construction revenue stream. This stable component domestic corporations: our ability to contract to Haily Construction Sdn complements our construction and custom-build their manufacturing Bhd. Construction will commence in property development segments, thus facilities at our i-Parks, and August 2020, with targeted completion creating a resilient business model for accommodate their workforce at our in October 2021. the Group,” concluded Lee. - by Priya i-Stay dormitories. With the existing Attending the groundbreaking Manikam TI Crucial Data for an Equally outbreak and it remained category houses maintain a subdued in H1 2020. The positive capital growth. Crucial Strategising southern state has the iProperty.com.my has highest property overhang in Premendran said data unveiled its bi-annual H1 video conference, the the country and its narrowing in Malaysia is crucial in 2020 Property Demand analytics looked at three user visits coupled with an policy planning and making property types: terrace, influx of listings have pushed evidence-based subsidy the property demand down decisions while developers Analytics which provides condominiums, and service by -22.8%. The closure of could benefit from the data the Johor-Singapore border to strategise and gauge an overview of subsale residences. during the MCO could have consumer trends. dampened user purchasing property demand using Due to the COVID-19 sentiment and might have “It is our intention that the also contributed to the publication be made available iProperty.com.my’s user outbreak and the subsequent double-digit drop in H1 2020. for the benefit of all stakeholders However Premendran said so as to align industry players visits and property listings Movement Control Order the prospects are looking with market sentiments to bright as Rapid Transit facilitate better decision data for sub sale properties (MCO) which brought real System (RTS) is expected making. Once all parties to start constructing in are aligned, we can hope to in Malaysia with a particular estate activities to a halt November 2020 while terrace revitalise the property sector in Malaysia,” said Premendran. focus on Kuala Lumpur, for more than eight weeks; - by Norfy Shafeq TI Selangor, Penang and Johor. the overall H1 2020 national Presented by Premendran property demand declined Pathmanathan, General by -2.5%. Manager of Customer The property market Data Solutions at REA in Johor has been sluggish Group Asia via an online even before the COVID-19
18 ISSUE 97 | SEPT 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN PROPERTY The Future of Affordable and Clean Energy Starts Here in Sunway Iskandar EPreceding the sustainable cities in Malaysia and implementing United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals xtending its it now envisions a future integrated city in Johor world education institutions credential as a with cleaner and greener and has become the first alongside many attractions Master Community implementation. township in Johor to be like Sunway Big Box, X Park, Developer, Sunway This vision is vindicated awarded with the GBI Sunway Emerald Boulevard, Property, a subsidiary of by Sunway City Kuala Silver Rating. As part of its Sunway Citrine Hub, and Sunway Group through Lumpur’s recognition as continuous effort to make coming soon - Sunway its southern region Malaysia’s first sustainable the township a better GRID Hub. development Sunway township by the Green and greener place, the Sustainability in Action Iskandar in Johor, tightens Building Index, which township has been instilling its commitment in Green has won two FIABCI Prix sustainable practices into Solar PV System, a Building and Sustainable d’Excellence and three various aspects of the well-known source of Development Goals (SDG) FIABCI Malaysia awards. development aimed at Renewable Energy with Solar panels on the rooftop of Sunway Big Box of Affordable and Clean The township is also the nurturing a community of emerging technology in Retail Park Energy and Climate Action. country’s pioneering low- socially and ecologically the industry especially Building its cities first from carbon city as awarded by responsible individuals. the commercial sector has Climate, Energy & Water that for every tree removed tin mining wasteland more started deploying solar in the development , one than 30 years back, before the Malaysian Institute of Sunway Sustainability PV technology as one of Sunway Iskandar has or two more are put back it was known as Sunway Approach the key green features over 22% open spaces in the place. This is in line Planners. Following the City Kuala Lumpur today, headquarters’ footsteps, Sunway Iskandar ’s and an effort to reduce including green spaces, with Sunway’s commitment Sunway Group is equipped Sunway Iskandar is sustainability projects carbon footprint towards which is more than the towards United Nation’s with sustainable know- dedicated to building a follow closely on Sunway’s decarbonisation. Through local authority’s mandatory Sustainable Development hows since day one and sustainable and smart Sustainability Focus Areas: this initiative, Sunway requirement of 15%, while Goals 13 and 15 especially. Responsible Business Iskandar aims to educate more than 10% of the Community Planning & Practises, Product and the community through public spaces are provided Design Service Innovation, Process raising the importance of with open water or water and Resource Efficiency, living sustainably and the features that gives a cooling Marked its name in the Green Initiatives and Giving awareness in promoting effect to the surrounding Malaysia Book of Records Back to the Communities. reusable energy. environment, reducing as the “First Property In integrating green The township is overall heat. Customisation and Online technology in its real estate balanced between city and Environmental & Ecology Purchase System” in development, Sunway nature, as over 40% of the Malaysia, SUNWAY Grid, Property with its award- land is designated as green More than 12,000 trees within Sunway Iskandar Sunway International School is powered by winning 1,800 -acres space, making Sunway are being tended to in the has also earned its Silver cleaner energy using solar panels Sunway Iskandar made up Iskandar a truly Nature’s development’s nursery. Rating from GreenRE. - by of 6 precincts and host to Capital City. The idea behind them is The Iskandarian TI
19 ISSUE 97 | SEPT 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN PROPERTY Maslee Express Opens its Country Garden 16th Outlet Moves Up to the Fresh new concept for supermarket sees its first your fingertips now. 147th Position on tenant, Vburg patisserie, a According to Maslee’s Fortune Global 500 fresh groceries at Taman vegetarian-based bakery that List 2020 offers vegetarian-friendly baked General Manager, Gan Hiong company on the list, a testament MMolek neighbourhood goods, opening its second store Huat, Maslee would have The 2020 edition of the to the rapid improvements in its aslee Express from its headquarters in Skudai. another supermarket in Taman Fortune Global 500 list performance. has opened their The public may also expect Daya neighbourhood and is was released on 10th 16th outlet at Tea Garden KuuVanChaa as its expected to open by the end of August 2020, with Chinese Over the past few years, Taman Molek second tenant to open by the this year or early next year. property developer Country Country Garden has experienced near Molek Pine apartments end of this year. Garden (stock code: 2007.HK) dramatic growth in a number on 17th August 2020, Opens daily from 9:00am to ranked 147th based on revenue of of indicators, including size and officiated by Johor Ministry Visitors may join Maslee’s 10pm, Maslee Express Taman US$70.335 billion, moving up 30 income. Statistics show that the of Domestic Trade and very own membership ‘CU OK’ Molek is located at Molek Pine places from last year and making developer took the lead in the real Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) by downloading its mobile 4, Jalan Molek 1/27, Taman it the highest ranking property estate sector in terms of growth director, Mohd Hairul Anuar application from Apple store Molek, 81100 Johor Bahru, developer on the list. This marks in sales, revenue and net profit Bohno with Tanjung Bintang and Playstore to enjoy even Johor -https://maps.app.goo.gl/ the fourth consecutive year that from 2016 to 2019. During the Chief Executive Officer, Frank further reduction of price nxzNKrKDQr6Uvp7x5. the firm has been included in the period, the firm’s sales rose 149.8% Goon Swee Kheong, Maslee from its already low pricing. coveted roster. from 308.84 billion yuan (approx. Operational Director, Lee All current and upcoming For more information, US$44.4 billion) to 771.53 billion Boon Lye and Maslee Express promotions are also available visit Maslee Express Facebook The Fortune Global 500, one yuan (approx. US$111.1 billion) General Manager, Gan Hiong in a handy application right on page at https://www.facebook. of the most prestigious and (full caliber data from a third party), Huat. com/MasleeExpress/. - by Norfy authoritative global company while revenue advanced 217.4% Shafeq TI rankings, indicates the latest from 153.09 billion yuan (approx. Maslee’s Food Bank, a joint growth trends among the world’s US$22.0 billion) to 485.91 billion programme with KPDNHEP Maslee Express Taman Molek facade on the opening day largest companies. In recent yuan (approx. US$69.9 billion). Johor was also launched on years, thanks to China’s national Net profit also jumped 348% from the opening day, making it the prosperity and economic boom, 13.66 billion yuan (approx. US$1.9 5th outlet after Maslee Pontian, the country’s firms have become billion) to 61.2 billion yuan (approx. Maslee Pekan Nenas, Maslee bigger and stronger. Chinese firms US$8.8 billion). Desaru and Pasarbella Halal Park once again dominated the list, to host the effort. The food bank with 133 of them claiming a place, Despite market fluctuations, allows the community around outnumbering their American Country Garden has shown strong the area to donate items to the counterparts. resilience in business operation. needy families that were listed The developer has demonstrated and recognised by KPDNHEP Five Chinese real estate firms its outstanding anti-risk capacities themselves. took their places on the list, with during the COVID-19 pandemic Country Garden moving up to despite the entire real estate sector The merry and bustling 147th place from the 177th position taking a big hit from the pandemic opening of the new last year. The firm ranked first in terms of sales. The firm ranked among the property developers first in the sector with aggregate PR1MA Paying their Dues to Tebrau included in the list in terms of sales of 321.23 billion yuan (approx. Residence revenue, profit and return on equity US$46.2 billion) during the January- (ROE). According to available data, July 2020 period. In addition, with Tuan Haji Mohd Nazri bin Md. Shariff, commissioning work for the purpose of Country Garden posted revenue the Chinese government getting PR1MA CEO, (centre) with Dato ’Abd obtaining Certificate of Compliance and of US$70.335 billion, representing the pandemic under control Rahman Harun, General Manager of Completion (CCC) approval. a year-on-year rise of 22.7%. Profit and the gradual recovery of the Aturan Prisma Sdn Bhd (APSB) (Left) also jumped 9.4% to US$5.725 country’s economy, the developer and Ezlina Adnan, Chief Department of Completion date of the Tebrau Residency billion. ROE stood at 26.2%. has posted growth in sales for five Stakeholders Management, project was announced earlier in February consecutive months since March 2020 to be delayed from March 2020 to June Country Garden has seen an 2020. Of particular note, July sales PPR1MA (right) 2020. Following the implementation of the improvement in its ranking for jumped 27.52% year on year to erbadanan PR1MA Malaysia (PR1MA) Movement Control Order (MCO), the date four consecutive years since its 54.28 billion yuan (approx. US$7.8 through a virtual press conference was further moved to October 2020 due first appearance on the list in 2017. billion). - by The Iskandarian TI has issued the latest status on Tebrau to many limitations. The new deadline has In 2019, the company boasted the Residency, one of their four projects been announced to the affected buyers in biggest upward move for any single currently under construction in Johor. June 2020. Forest City Golf Resort offering avid golfers’ comfortable stay Tebrau Residence consists of 1,284 units “We expect delays in the construction at the hotel together with spectacular golf courses namely The of serviced apartments, with three types of process at the site following the recent Legacy & Classic units in different sizes from 757 per sqft, 903 implementation of PKP. This involves all per sq ft and 1,053 per sq ft. As of 16th July PR1MA projects including Tebrau Residence. 2020, a total of 819 units have been sold and We expect the delay to take three to four 459 units were booked. months in line with the Circular from the Public Works Department regarding the The progress of Tebrau Residence is extension of time (EOT) which can be given currently at 94% completion and in the final to the contractor for 114 days,” Tuan Haji phases of its construction, which includes Mohd Nazri Md. Shariff, CEO of PR1MA said finishing work of each unit including after stating that homeowners will get their keys in January 2021. Compensation would be given in the form of ‘Liquidated Ascertained Damages’ (LAD) to affected PR1MA residential buyers to help ease their current financial burden. More information visit www.pr1ma.my or PR1MA’s official social media platforms. Contact PR1MA at 03-76289898 or email to [email protected], open Monday to Sunday, from 9:00am to 6:00pm, exception for Selangor public holiday. - by Norfy Shafeq TI
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