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KDN : PP19356/08/2018(034949) | Singapore MICA : MCI (P) 079/12/2019 Iskandar the Malaysia’s Official Newspaper ISSUE 96 | AUG 2020 | is an effort by True Soul Media PLT & Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) Malaysia - Johor Sultan Accumulating Monthly Singapore Borders Observes Wealth Drill JCORP’s New The Art of to Restart Corporate Plans with Johnny Lau, Profit Taking General Page 3 Page 17 Manager Page 14 Page 5 Education vs COVID-19 1st August: Masks on! Each students, seated one metre apart – Johor Education Department Deputy Director, Aina, 33, a midwife and Shaharuddin Sani demonstrates to MB Datuk Ir. Haji Hasni Mohammad of the students in a mother of 2 children in S tarting 1st August 2020, it the classroom a primary school and a will be compulsory to wear kindergarten said the schools face masks in crowded Schools’ reopening is opening, and finally for for schools, and strict SOPs for both her children were public places and on public a huge part of the the rest of the students were set by the Ministry of ready to receive students at transport. According to Senior Recovery Movement nationwide on 22nd July. Education after consulting the time of the reopening, Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Control Order ’s with the Ministry of Health and she said the parents were Sabri Yaakob, if a person fails to do agenda. Initially opened Seeing that COVID-19 is and the National Security prompted with the guidelines so, he/she would be issued with in phases as announced by still far from over, the world is Council (NSC) to ensure the from the school a few days RM1000 compound notice under the Senior Minister of Education, however, learning to live with safety of staffs and students. before the opening day which Prevention and Control of Infectious Dr Mohd Radzi Md where the pandemic by practising also included sending in Diseases Act 1988 or prosecuted in the first phase admitted the new normal which Students and teachers with wholesome lunchboxes. As court. students who’re sitting for includes wearing a mask, body temperature above the parents, they welcomed the public examinations. The washing hands often, social normal level are not allowed in reopening due to the nature of “Ideally the masks should be second phase on 1st July saw distancing and following school compounds as a major hers’ and husband’s work at a changed every three hours but one preschools and kindergartens many other guidelines as per precaution. private hospital, as it was a little face mask per day is also acceptable. requirement. It is no different difficult for them to monitor the The World Health Organisation Johor Menteri Besar, Datuk children’s progress via online (WHO) has ruled that people can Body temperature station to check the students before Ir. Haji Hasni Mohammad paid learning. make their own face masks following entering the classroom at SKBBU2 a visit to Sekolah Kebangsaan a strict set of specifications. In Bandar Baru Uda 2 (SKBBU2) “The online lessons were Malaysia, the Ministry of Health will on the first day of the school feasible yet it depends greatly issue the specifications,” said Ismail. reopening, and observed the on the strength of the internet vital needs of social distancing. and parents availability. Not Ismail reminds everyone to While lessons were held online every home has strong net comply with wearing face masks prior to this, many find the connection and at times the and maintaining social distancing traditional methods of teaching children got easily distracted in preventing further spread of and learning in a classroom during online learning,” said COVID-19. - by Priya Manikam TI from teachers as being more Aina. effective. www.theiskandarian.com However, there are some “Looking at the careful and parents who wished to be not detailed arrangement in the named were quite worried school overall, I believe our about the reopening; thinking children (students) are in good that it was too soon, and hands,” he said to the media if hygiene and cleanliness after completing his visit. especially in the toilets and social distancing will be maintained and monitored strictly in the school till even months to come. - by Norfy Shafeq TI A banner to welcome and remind the students on the guidelines at SK Taman Impian Emas www.facebook.com/theiskandarian @theISKANDARIAN www.linkedin.com/company/theiskandarian/

02 ISSUE 96 | AUG 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN NEWS SEND LETTERs IJEC under Makmur Johor Positive or inquiries on State’s Economic Recovery to More initiatives will be the application to the Ministry of Corporation (JCorp) President EcoWorld Development Group facebook.com/theiskandarian Finance (MoF) based on the state’s and Chief Executive Datuk Syed Bhd Chairman Tan Sri Liew [email protected] added within Ihsan Johor manufacturing sector robust Mohammad Syed Ibrahim, Kee Sin, Malaysian Institute of www.theiskandarian.com development and high potential. PETRONAS Executive Vice- Research (MIER) Chairman, Tan Sri to aid the people during President and Chief Executive Dr Kamal Salih, Bank Rakyat CEO Our Friends The council has the intention to Officer (CEO) downstream Datuk Datuk Rosman Mohamed, Bait JRMCO form units for the Implementation Md. Ariff Mahmood, Iskandar Al-Amanah Founding director, Gleneagles ohor Menteri Besar, Datuk and Coordination of National Regional Development Authority Dr Abdul Razak Ahmad and Ir. Haji Hasni Mohammad Agencies on the Economic (IRDA) Chief Executive Datuk Johor Deputy State Secretary MEDINI had the initial Ibrahim Johor Stimulus Package (LAKSANA) and Ismail Ibrahim and Khazanah (Development), Datuk Dr Badrul Economic Council (IJEC) Special Task Force to Facilitate Nasional Bhd Managing Director Hisham Kassim were also present. “In The Arms Of One Who Cares” meeting to provide guidance in Business (PEMUDAH) to help the Datuk Shahril Ridza Ridzuan. - by Norfy Shafeq TI preparing the Johor 2021 budget state government monitor and has expressed confidence on evaluate the effectiveness of their Johor Menteri Besar chairing the IJEC meeting the state’s economic recovery programme’s execution. Other after being hit by the COVID-19 agendas included SME, health pandemic. and tourism sectors, ensuring inclusivity to people from urban “Members of the IJEC have and rural areas. recommended that the state government seek an allocation The meeting was also of at least RM1 billion to support attended by Johor State Secretary effective efforts to boost economic Datuk Azmi Rohani, former chief activities in the manufacturing secretary to the government, Tan sector.” He said in the press Sri Datuk Dr Ali Hamsa and Johor conference after the council State Financial Officer Datuk A. meeting. He further added that Rahim Nin. the council will table and justify Also in attendance were Johor Address Youth Unemployment Lucky Day for Land Tax Payers Immediately – Says Former Johor state government through the Pejabat Tanah Youth & Sports Exco dan Galian Johor (PTG) has organised a lucky draw as a part of its initiative to encourage land taxpayers to pay T he state’s former Youth, their duties online and also as a form of appreciation. Sports, Entrepreneurship The lucky draw was officiated by Johor Menteri Besar, Development and Cooperatives Datuk Ir. Haji Hasni Mohammad at Dato ‘Jaafar Muhammad Exco and Paloh Assemblyman, Building, Iskandar Puteri. Also present were Johor State Shaikh Umar Bagharib Ali calls for Secretary, Dato’ Azmi Rohani; Johor State Financial Officer, Dato’A. Rahim Nin and Director General of Johor PTG, Dato’ the government to look into youth Haji Mohammed Ridha Dato ‘Abd. Kadir. unemployment issue that rose during According to Dato Ridha, the lucky draw campaign for online land taxpayers has been held since 2015. PTG also the pandemic lockdown. Citing the held a draw for the earliest taxpayers and gifted them some souvenirs. statistics from the Department of “This year, PTG is organising a “Lucky Draw Ceremony Statistics Malaysia where 12.9% of for the Main Draw”which was held on 8th July 2020 and the next one will be held in September,” he said in a statement. youths from 15 to 24 years old are in the figures shows that there has For the July draw, eligible taxpayers were those who paid jobless and 9% of youth aged 15 to been a series of other issues that have their land tax payments from 12th January to 15th June 2020, where PTG Johor had received RM26,455,796 in land 30 years old are unemployed, making plunged the youth into unemployment tax payment involving 79,021 ownerships. Whereas, the total land tax collection received by PTG Johor from 12th January the percentage 5% higher than the such as salaries that are not in line with till 8th of July lucky draw amounted to RM29,906,344.66 involving 83,791 titles. average unemployment. the positions applied for, lack of skills At the event, three online taxpayers were announced as “Youth unemployment is in a among new employees, lack of training winners. Fang See Ting from Johor Bahru won a Modenas motorcycle, Mordziakon Husnan from Kulai and Wong Foo worrying state; the next generation programmes that are truly effective to Eng from Johor Bahru, respectively, won a Television each. - by Norfy Shafeq TI that holds the country’s future has meet the needs of the industry and so no opportunity to gain experience on. to make a living or to be ready to Shaikh Umar has extended his lead the country,” he said in his press suggestions to curb the problem, by statement. increasing the quality of education as The factors include job mismatch. well as academic restructuring that According to Malaysia’s Labour Market takes into account the emphasis in and Job Creation Report under the field of Technical and Vocational the Economic Transformation Plan Education and Training (TVET) to (ETP) 2011-2015, it has found that meet the needs of the industry despite rising employment levels, that will contribute to the country’s employment opportunities within development. the country’s economic framework Communication and collaboration remains focused on low and medium- between education and training skilled jobs. should be intensified at community Statistics from the Department of development, especially involving the Statistics Malaysia and the estimates youth. by Bank Negara Malaysia in 2015 Efforts to identify and address the shows that the workforce for Higher root causes of youth unemployment Education level is 51.2% while the job should be Malaysia’s top agenda. While skills level involved in Higher Skilled it is not an easy task, it is not impossible Jobs is only at 20.2%. The disparity to accomplish. - 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. The publisher reserves the rights of this product and no part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the permission of the publisher.

03 ISSUE 96 | AUG 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN NEWS Malaysia-Singapore Borders to Restart On 17th August 2020, the cross-border travel between who are eligible for the two schemes other schemes proposed, namely Malaysia and Singapore is can submit their applications to the for those who commute daily to expected to restart after Immigration Department beginning Singapore for work (Category 3) both the countries have finalised on 10th August. and the total opening of the border the SOPs for the implementation of (Category 4), both governments were the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) and The RGL scheme would enable still fine tuning various details before Periodic Commuting Arrangement cross-border travels for essential implementing them as COVID-19 is still (PCA) travel schemes. business and official purposes prevalent. between both countries while the PCA Foreign Minister Datuk Seri scheme would allow residents of both If RGL and PCA is successful with Hishammuddin Hussein who was Singapore and Malaysia with long-term everyone adhering to the SOPs with Singapore Ministry of Foreign immigration passes for business and strictly, then both the countries Affairs (MOFA) Vivian Balakrishnan at work purposes in the other country, to may implement Category 3 and 4,” the Causeway borders said Malaysians enter either country for work. concluded Hishammuddin. - by Priya Manikam TI Hishammuddin said for the two SUKMA XX Preparation Sungai Pulai Bridge Project on Post-MCO: Johor is Ready! the Right Trackatuk Ir. Haji Hasni Mohammad, Johor Dato’ Mohd Noorazam Osman, CEO of KPRJ giving a briefing to Menteri Besar had recently visited Johor. “Sungai Pulai Bridge is a project that gives Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Ir. Haji Hasni Mohamad on the Velodrom Dthe project site of Sungai Pulai Bridge which is scheduled for completion in inspiration to the public in Johor. The project Johor’s progress in Iskandar Puteri, Johor October 2021. itself is a game changer to the people living in the surrounding areas since the travelling time Preparations are currently world class standard. The public private project which costs from Pontian to Johor Bahru and vice versa, will underway by the organisers “As we are in the recovery stage approximately RM700 million will provide direct reduce significantly,” he added. of SUKMA XX Johor to access from Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas, Gelang ensure that all venues of the MCO which will end on 31st Patah to Tanjung Bin, Pontian, Johor. The 7.5 Among other features of the bridge includes August, we will have a meeting kilometres dual-lane, two-way bridge will reduce a navigational clearance of 25 metres high and the travel time from an hour through the current 100 metres width. The construction of the are ready before the start of the soon to determine further SOPs. land route to only 15 minutes. bridge will also ease the operation movement and logistics of the heavy industry and maritime biennial games which is expected However, the SOPs implemented “This project started since September industry. 2017 by MMC Engineering Sdn Bhd as the to be held in the first quarter of the during the RMCO will be used as a main contractor, in partnership with CHEC Seaport Worldwide Sdn Bhd is a master Constructions (M) Sdn Bhd and it is hoped to developer for Tanjung Bin Industrial Park and a year 2021. guideline for us when we organise contribute to the socio-economic of the people project proponent for Sungai Pulai Bridge. - by in the surrounding areas,” said Dato’ Sri Che Sarah Nur TI Youth and Sports Minister, the SUKMA XX next year,”Datuk Seri Khalib Mohamad Noh, Chairman of Seaport Worldwide Sdn Bhd in his speech. Briefing from MMC Group to Johor MB Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Reezal added. He also assured that the project will continue Merican has conducted an official Meanwhile, Johor Menteri Besar as per schedule by adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures, despite the COVID-19 visit to SUKMA XX Johor venues – Datuk Ir. Haji Hasni Mohamad had a that has affected the whole country followed by the Movement Control Order since March. Meanwhile Hasni in his speech congratulated MMC Corporation Berhad for their continuous effort which can inspire other developers who are currently striving to finish their projects in the Larkin Aquatic Centre, Larkin working visit to the SUKMA venues Census Data is Important for Arena Indoor Stadium, and the too starting from Kompleks Sukan Tan Sri Dato’ Haji Hassan Yunos Johor, Taman Mount Austin, where Rakyat Focused City Planning, Says Stadium, and is pleased to see he and his delegation proceeded the progresses made. When to visit the Rugby stadium, the IIskandar Malaysiaskandar Malaysia showcase of its data analytics platform,‘Iskandar Malaysia Urban Observatory’ COVID-19 outbreak happened and multipurpose sports stadium, the or ‘IMUO’, at the launch of CENSUS 2020 demonstrates the importance of census data Movement Control Order (MCO) Johor Shooting Centre and finally in helping the relevant authorities to make better planning for cities development that will ultimately took place since March, SUKMA XX the Velodrome in Iskandar Puteri, benefit the Rakyat. been very useful in helping the economic region to achieve its goal of holistic development in the Johor’s secretariat has nevertheless Johor. Datuk Hasni is highly satisfied “Census data such as age, gender, household economic, social and environmental aspects. income and work skill level help the authorities to ensured that all preparations are with the progress and preparations understand the general depiction and situation For instance, analysed data on population of the Rakyat. When these data are collated and household income in Iskandar Malaysia revealed a meeting the Standard Operating made thus far by all parties and he analysed through a powerful data analytics platform group of villagers in the region that needed to be such as the IMUO and churned out into more useful transformed so that they are not left behind due to Procedures (SOPs) set in regards to is proud to announce that Johor is analysis such as grouped by location or household the region’s rapid development. income, these can help the authorities to make the pandemic. ready to host a world-class sporting interventions quickly in critical areas, for example, Using DOSM data on unemployment rate providing economic or entrepreneurship support and education level of the population in Iskandar “Based on my observation, event. to youth or single mothers in a particular area,” Malaysia, interventions were also adequately commented Datuk Ismail Ibrahim, Chief Executive, done to attend to the economic needs of this preparations for SUKMA XX Johor In SUKMA XX Johor venue’s Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA). population. Also, through IMUO, appropriate strategic moves and informed decisions targeting are 95 to 97% complete and pretty progression report which was In Iskandar Malaysia, the census data provided sustainable economic growth, environmental by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) has preservation planning and better quality of life for much in order. Almost all the released on 16th June, almost both the citizens and visitors to Iskandar Malaysia can be made. venues are nearing completion. For 90% of the 39 selected venues are Apart from using data from the DOSM, IMUO example the Larkin Aquatic Centre ready to be used for the upcoming also collate and analyse data from Smart City application such as sensors and data harnessing is currently just lacking a warm-up Games. through mobile apps. - by The Iskandarian TI pool which can be completed in A total of 32 sports, including less than a month,” he said. 16 compulsory sports, 15 optional Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat sports and one demonstration Johor Sdn Bhd (KPRJ), a leading sport (silambam), will be contested property and sports developer at SUKMA XX Johor. The proposed in Johor, was handed the task of new date for SUKMA XX will be refurbishing new and existing March 2021 which will also depend sporting facilities with the aim of on local conditions then. - by Norfy upgrading them into venues of Shafeq TI

04 ISSUE 96 | AUG 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN NEWS COVID-19 and Dengue Risk: KPJ Bandar Dato’ Onn Blasted Double Protection and Prevention! staff conducted three rounds of sanitation Muhamad Khidir Ismail. COVID-19 sanitation work in progress 20 volunteers from the Waqaf process around the mosque to ensure it is The team then also served food around the interior of Surau Austin Perdana free of the COVID-19 virus. Brigade ensures the community packages for the congregation who While sanitation is in progress, performed the afternoon prayer at the that congregational spaces are remaining members of the Waqaf Brigade surau that day. Executive Director, Tuan went around the mosque to find and clear Haji Asmadi said the CSR programme was safe for daily use any Aedes mosquito breeding grounds a collaboration with Surau Austin Perdana as an effort to reduce the recent dengue to foster closer relationship between the On a Saturday morning, 11th July cases in Johor Bahru. hospital and the local community. 2020, KPJ Bandar Dato ’Onn Specialist Hospital through its Joining in the team efforts were “We work together in this programme volunteer team, Waqaf Brigade Executive Director of KPJ Bandar Dato to bond with each other. In fact, this is has executed COVID-19 sanitation and ’Onn Specialist Hospital, Tuan Haji the first CSR programme of Bandar Dato dengue prevention activity at Surau Austin Asmadi Mohd Bakri; KPJ Bandar Dato ‘Onn KPJ Specialist Hospital since the Perdana, Taman Austin Perdana as a part ‘Onn Specialist Hospital Chief Executive Movement Control Order,” he said. of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) Officer, Noor Haslina Harun; Chairman for the community. of Communication for Behavioral Impact Bandar Dato ‘Onn KPJ Specialist (COMBI) Johor, Zahrin Saniman and Hospital has been operating for almost a About 20 volunteers in the Waqaf Chairman of Surau Austin Perdana, Haji year and a half since it opened its doors on Brigade team, made up of the hospital 19th February 2019. - by Norfy Shafeq TI 3 Things to FedEx One-Stop Solution for Dangerous Remember n Goods Shipment Your Way to a Job FedEx Express (FedEx), a Interview subsidiary of FedEx Corp. has required to propel their businesses. This compliance with the International introduced a one-stop solution facility has proven to be timely, as we Air Transport Association (IATA) Quick tips for jobseekers from the for dangerous goods shipment are also playing our part in managing dangerous goods requirement prior dangerous goods shipment for to shipment via the International point of view of interviewers to further enhance connectivity of the essential items such as hand sanitisers, Priority (IP) and International Priority Under the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) that is set to rejuvenate southern Malaysia region to the world, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Freight (IPF). the economy in the country, jobseekers are reportedly increased in numbers now made available at Senai Gateway We also see this enhanced service as a The Senai Gateway will also provide following businesses’ downsizing during the months of lockdown. As competition rises to grab in Johor; the second newest facility by way to support firms of all sizes, from one-day transit time improvement for the limited offers, Rita Harun of A Loft Affair who is a Human Resource practitioner with 15 years of FedEx in Johor, following the Johor micro-SMEs to large enterprises, as they TNT inbound Worldwide shipments experience has 3 tips on what interviewers would scan through for candidates. Station in Iskandar Puteri. expand their international footprint.” to Johor and one-day transit time Punctuality The first of its kind solution In order for customers to utilise the improvement for TNT Economy This is the lasting impression that the in Malaysia allow customers the one-stop dangerous goods service, Express shipments on the Asia Road interviewer would measure commitment and discipline from, so making it to the interview convenience of an end-to-end senders and recipients has to ensure Network (ARN) from Thailand to Johor. place early is vital. Rita also said that being early at an interview helps candidates to relax and stay shipping experience with shipments that their dangerous goods are in full - by The Iskandarian TI calm before coming in to present themselves for the job that they dream of. “30 minutes early packed, labelled and shipped through would help you as an interview candidate to be prepared because an interview session can be FedEx. With an exception of categories very intense and can make you nervous,”she said. under class 1 explosives and class 7 radioactive materials, other classes of dangerous goods are accepted for this service too. SC Chong, Managing Director of FedEx Express Malaysia said, “As the first logistics provider in Malaysia to offer the dangerous goods one-stop solution, this serves as another way to highlight our long-term investment in the country. We are committed to meet FedEx Senai Gateway - Malaysia’s first one-stop solution for dangerous the evolving needs of our customers goods shipments by facilitating shipment of materials Confidence RM5000 Grant for Private Kindergarten Employers depend heavily on how one brings ETntrepreneurs under the MOEhe Ministry of Education themselves during the interview to avoid hiring Malaysia (MOE) has allowed people that contradict with the company’s values. the reopening of private Rita advises candidates to portray a certain level receive a one-off grant of RM3000 if the Perdana (PTSPP), Persatuan Tadika of confidence to convince the interviewer that kindergarten makes their registration Islam Malaysia (PERTIM) and Persatuan you are ready to take on the challenges that by 31st October 2020. Pengusaha Pendidikan Swasta Sabah comes with the job that you are applying for. (PPPSS) that has raised their concerns kindergartens starting since The MOE is confident that the grant on private institutions wellbeing during Attitude the Recovery Movement Control Order. 1st of July 2020 to meet the needs of provided by the government will be The proposal presented on private “Education is important but so is attitude. education entrepreneurs’ needs and If I were to choose between an academically preschool education in Malaysia. As an able to help private kindergarten challenges to the MOE based on the qualified person and the one that shows a survey-based statistics from 1,125 good attitude, I would pick the latter,” said Rita, initiative to ease the burden of private operators continue with their respondents who are the operators referring to employers’ concern on training new of different education segments employees to take in their values and system to kindergarten operators in reopening preschool operations and it may also nationwide. - by Norfy Shafeq TI achieve the goals they need. their operations, the Ministry of encourage other private kindergartens A Loft Affair is a social enterprise that aims to improve the community and empower women, Finance (MOF) has agreed to approve that are yet to register with the MOE to actively organising events, giving talks and sharing knowledge. Catch up with their activities the granting of one-off grants through do so before the set date. at https://www.instagram.com/loft_affair. - by Norfy Shafeq TI the Economic Regeneration Plan This move is seen as the answer to (PENJANA). Private Education Recovery Proposal Through this initiative, private (PERP) tabled by The Private Education kindergarten operators registered Entrepreneur Association (PEEAM) under the MOE will receive a one- together with education associations off grant of RM5000 and in addition namely, Persatuan Pendidik to that, kindergarten operators who Professional Bahasa Malaysia (PPPBM), are not registered with the MOE will Persatuan Tadika Swasta Petaling

05 ISSUE 96 | AUG 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN NEWS Johnny Lau MDORNITLHLLY General Manager Fraser Place Puteri Harbour Johnny Lau, 52, was appointed as the General Manager of Fraser Place Puteri Harbour, Iskandar Puteri, Johor, a hospitality division of Tiong Nam Logistics Holdings Berhad on 11th September 2018. He has more than 30 years of hospitality experience both locally and internationally in the areas of hotels, prestigious clubs, restaurants, and property management. Among his notable previous postings were at Pinetree Marina Resort Puteri Harbour (JB), Acmar Hotel Pre-Opening, Hotel Wind Xiamen (China), the Hatten Hotel Malacca, Pearl International Hotel and Brisdale Holdings Bhd. Additionally, Johnny was also responsible for managing members’ club such as The Royal Lake Club, Penang Swimming Club and Club OUG. He also has vast experience in Food & Beverage where he served in Kuala Lumpur as an independent consultant to various Food & Beverage restaurants. Johnny graduated from Educational Institute of American Hotel and Motel, East Lansing, Michigan and Stanford School of Hotel Catering and Management. Tell us more about Fraser Place Puteri How did Fraser Hospitality deal with the LEGOLAND theme park where our Fraser’s to boost the state’s economy. Harbour. economic blow to the tourism industry room promotion with LMR package for 2 Hotels should invest in video Fraser Place Puteri Harbour is a 25-storey during this COVID-19 pandemic? persons is at a special price of RM488.00. marketing which offers guests an serviced residence and part of an iconic As our properties worldwide reopen with Moreover, we’ve appointed immersive glimpse into their destination mixed-use development that stands out reinforced #FraserCares commitment, foodpanda for our all day RM12 Bento Box which includes regional insight that with its distinct nautical-themed design. heightened health and safety initiatives delivery, and customers will get to enjoy our highlights the most desirable aspects We offer 297 units of are implemented for the well-being of our delicious hotel food at an affordable price. of the place and ultimately boost the contemporary accommodation to suit guests and staff. Recently, we have reopened our hotel bookings as well as be highly business travellers, couples, or families. These include reservation Absolute Hi-Tea“paradise on your plate, eat advantageous to the local tourism Our guests can look forward to an oasis flexibility, new cleaning regime, safe with no limit”buffet with an attractive price industry, including places of interest and of style and comfort uplifted with natural distancing protocols and redefined of RM108nett for 2 persons while adopting other food and beverage offerings. pastel colours, rich brown timber tones operational standards following local the new normal buffet SOP. and furnished with chic amenities to relevant authorities. These standards are put In your own words, what lesson can complement a luxurious lifestyle. firmly in place to provide guests with peace What role does the hotel industry in we take back from the COVID-19 We are situated in the western of mind whenever they are ready to travel particular have in rejuvenating the experience? region of Johor and are located near the and stay again. current state of the local economy? Resilience is the key and being able to State Administration Offices as well as We are fully aware that many of One of the biggest advantage hotels have survive during these challenging times and family-friendly theme park LEGOLAND the travel plans may be affected as a result now is time. But we need to approach this bounce back quickly when opportunity Malaysia Resort (LMR). The property of the developing situation with COVID-19. opportunity as a new game. In a downturn arises. is also in the vicinity of Puteri Harbour During these uncertain times, we would economy, choices are critical, and speed International Ferry Terminal, Iskandar like to work alongside guests to alleviate is indispensable. In many aspects, the On a personal note, how Studios, Extreme Park and EduCity any concerns they may have with regards hotel industry requires all businesses and why did you choose to Iskandar Malaysia, home to several to their reservations with us. within it to work together. venture into the hospitality facilities from renowned colleges and Given the dynamic nature of We are offering unique industry? universities. the situation and varied changing travel promotion on our room rates with I am a passionate hotelier and Fraser Place Puteri Harbour is restrictions in many countries, we are attractive cancellation policy. This have been in this industry for the preferred choice for both leisure continually reviewing our policies to keep is to encourage local tourists to over 30 years, and risen from and business travellers, whether you’re pace with updates, and will continue to visit different states within Malaysia. planning a short getaway or a longer work with guests to find the best solutions We are also doing cross the ranks. I’m always offering stay. for their accommodation needs during marketing with other my services to discerning travel. hotels in other states guests and share What are some of the unique selling Our property will endeavour to too. With this strategy, my experiences points of this hotel? ensure flexibility in reservations. However, it will encourage the with my fellow We always aim to make guests’ stay as policies may vary from time to time as number of tourists to associates. smooth sailing and comfortable as possible they are subjected to changes in local prolong the length Watching my with the conveniences of modern living at government regulations. of their stay, and associates grow their disposal. increase the daily gives me the Convenient facilities such as washer What are some of the plans or promotions average spending. satisfaction and and dryer, well-equipped kitchenette, club that Fraser Hospitality is rolling out post Hotels are strength to excel lounge, and round-the-clock security and MCO? also connected even further. CCTV surveillance will also ensure their stay We value our customers loyalty and with agents and remains pleasant and safe. En suite bathroom rewarding Fraser World members with Online Travel What does comes with Malin & Goetz toiletries and the additional 10% discounts, and with Agency (OTA). Johnny Lau do luxury bathtub is there to create memorable accumulated points, it can be exchanged for Developing in his free time? moments with your kids and loved ones! free stays, shopping vouchers, late check- partnerships As a father of two, Our all-day dining restaurant out and 25% birthday discount. with the right I enjoy cooking allow guests the freedom of dining For our valued partners, we are agent and OTA can and gardening to accompanied by our scenic sea view. As offering our special Fraser Bonanza 2.0 have a significant fill up my family an added advantage, we also provide promotion at RM150/ night and are giving impact on travellers time and attend scheduled shuttle service to take guests away attractive freebies. to discover their gymnasium to selected attractive locations. We are also working with destination. This will help session to keep myself fit and healthy. TI

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The Iskandarian | WAVES Lifestyle AUG 2020 | Page 2 editor’s M u s i c U p d at e s note Introducing Alexander 23 Priya Manikam [email protected] Songwriter and record producer, Alexander been making music since the age of 12 Hello August! By Universal Music Singapore Unfortunately Mulan didn’t take off as Born Alexander Glantz, songwriting and thoughtful lyricism. “IDK You Yet” which is climbing up planned last month as Disney is taking a the Chicago native is the The singer, songwriter and multi- the chart in Singapore. Watch his MV cautious approach (again) before releasing sole creative force behind - http://vevo.ly/tSwJFf this mega movie due to the pandemic. Alexander 23. He writes, instrumentalist Alexander 23 recently Meanwhile, locally a much loved movie records and produces all of his music released a new self-produced track Alexander wrote the song while in Sepet by Yasmin Ahmad is taking place in in addition to making the artwork for self-isolation and uploaded a demo KL as a musical production by Liver & Lung. his singles and merchandise as well as to Tiktok on a whim. Immediately, So, if you’re planning a trip to the capital animating his lyric videos. fans began clamoring for the track’s city, read our Movie column to find out how official release. you can purchase the tickets for this show. Writing and recording music since the age of 12, Alexander spent “This song is about feeling a Rose continues to tackle on his teenage years refining his musical void in your heart,” Alexander says. cyberbullying, and this is indeed a worrying sensibilities playing in bands. “I think especially with everything growing trend especially now when almost that’s going on in the world right everyone are online on the social media. In March 2019, he made his debut now, people are feeling incomplete. Learn to be more empathetic instead of with “Dirty AF1s,” which premiered as I know I am.” being a bully! Apple Music’s Bop of the Week and landed on Spotify’s highly-coveted 2020 is already shaping up to be On a sweeter note, if you’re planning to New Music Friday playlist. a major year for Alexander 23, who tap further into your baking skills, check recently shared “Loving You Gets out our recipe on Double-Baked Flourless Later in the fall, he shared his debut Hard,” “I Hate You So Much” and his Chocolate Meringue Cake by Singita. EP I’m Sorry I Love You, which finds remix of Selena Gomez’s “Rare. TI him tapping into the deeply personal As domestic tourism unfolds, our yet relatable pathos that has come colleague Jea decides to check-in to to define his music and showcases DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel JB for a much his penchant for spontaneous needed staycation. Flip over the page to know more about her trip. Gracie Abrams As always, for those wishing to share compelled me to start writing when commanding voice. their fashion collection, travel tales, or I was eight, which is also when I As the slow-burning epic builds like us to review your restaurant/hotel for started playing piano,” says Abrams, a staycation, drop me an e-mail at waves. who lists Tyler, The Creator, Carole to a beautiful crescendo — its [email protected] and be featured. For King, and The 1975 among her other intensity amplified by a lush string more news, do access www.theiskandarian. major influences. arrangement and gently layered com and https://waves-lifestyle.com/ vocals — Abrams’s fine-spun lyrics Over the years, she’s shared perfectly capture the cruel confusion The Iskandarian wishes every Malaysians homespun clips of her songs on of heartbreak. a very Happy National Day! social media, amassing over 250k followers on Instagram before she’d Gracie Abrams has also released Priya even released her first song. Last her EP – MINOR on 14th July 2020. TI fall, Abrams made her official debut SEND LETTERS Recently named as an artist to with the release of “Mean It” — an OR INQUIRIES TO watch by Pigeons & Planes intensely vulnerable track. and Idolator and one of seven www.facebook.com/waveslifestyle breakout female musicians Gracie Abrams premiered an www.waves-lifestyle.com by Vogue UK, Gracie Abrams who emotionally potent new single called [email protected] considers herself a songwriter, first “I miss you, I’m sorry” in April. Watch Waves Lifestyle and foremost fell in love with Joni ‘I Miss You, I’m Sorry’ lyric video here Mitchell as a kid! - https://smarturl.it/ImissyouImsorry . “Her lyricism is very much what The gorgeously textured track was written by Abrams, with Blake Slatkin and Sarah Aarons, and showcases the 20-year-old artist’s understated yet powerful songwriting and quietly

The Iskandarian | WAVES Lifestyle AUG 2020 | Page 3 Triple-Award Winning Liver & Lung Revive Is Cyberbullying Sepet The Musical Our Culture? (Part 2) Malaysian-British Theatre Company set to launch double bill in celebration of BOH Cameronian Win Recognise that our digital self is not separated from real life A fter winning three BOH Cameronian Arts Awards venue partner, GMBB, to ensure necessary SOPs are in People who are engaging with cyberbullying recently, Liver & Lung, a critically acclaimed place for the performance. “We want everyone to have may not be aware that their digital self is theatre company with Malaysian and British a safe and enjoyable evening,” explains Hannah. “Of not separated from their actual self. How we roots, is reviving its sold-out adaptation of course, we’ll be adding some Liver & Lung magic to the portray ourselves behind the avatar comes Yasmin Ahmad’s masterpiece film, Sepet The Musical, this social distancing protocols so they feel part of the overall from the same personality that is hardwired August. They will also be treating audiences to a preview experience. Who knows, Jason could be checking your by the same brain. When we are engaging in of their brand-new original musical, Songs Inspired by A temperature on your way into the venue?” cyberbullying, there is something dark about Little Life. our personality that we’re ignoring. With a run time of 2 hours 45 minutes, Sepet The This will be KL’s first live-theatrical production since Musical stars Joshua Gui and Badrika Bahadur as Jason Our children pick up our personality and the Movement Control Order. and Orked respectively. Joshua will then be taking on impersonate them. Take shaming for an the role of Jude St Francis in Songs Inspired by A Little example. How many times do we shame The double bill will be staged over three weekends in Life with Badrish Isdin (also co-composer of Sepet The others for their weight or racial indifference? August from 7th to 9th, 14th to 16th, 21st to 23rd August Musical) playing younger Jude. This same trait is often expressed in an ugly (Fridays through Sundays) in partnership with GMBB, way in social media, and children do the same a creative community mall in Bukit Bintang, KL. Tickets “We encourage everyone who comes to see‘Sepet The to their peers too. Can we see the similarity? are from RM110 and may be purchased via https:www. Musical’to dress in their best Sepet-inspired attire (cotton liverandlung.com/sepet. baju kurungs). Food will be served MCO-style. It’s going to Transforming the collective psyche and be a fun, moving and heartfelt evening,”declared Shafeeq. psychology into empathy “Directing Sepet The Musical was a lifechanging An act of bullying affects our psyche and experience,” said Shafeeq Shajahan, co-founder of Liver Audiences can catch a preview of the performance by psychology on the individual level and & Lung and recent recipient of the Boh Cameronian watching the Sepet The Musical trailer and a song from collectively. Blaming, shaming and harming Arts Award for Best Direction. “Gaining recognition from ‘Songs Inspired By A Little Life’composed by and featuring others with words can affect our subconscious Kakiseni was both humbling and deeply rewarding. We Badrish Isdin here. For more information, visit Liver and mind by saying that we are not good enough, wanted to celebrate the win by reviving the show for Lung’s website at www.liverandlung.com or email them at unworthy, helpless and that we do not deserve new audiences and bring the hope that Yasmin Ahmad [email protected] or Whatsapp +6010 unity. Sadly, suicide cases among teenagers inspired to a post-COVID world. It’s time that Malaysia 4029323. - by Waves Lifestyle TI that were caused by cyberbullying have one enjoys theatre again.” trait in common – separating teenagers from unity. This causes our teenagers to feel lonely For the first time, Liver & Lung will be presenting in facing shame and blame. Malaysians with a double bill teaming Sepet The Musical with a first look of at their new musical Songs Inspired We need to emphasise this to ourselves and by A Little Life. Inspired by Hanya Yanagihara’s award- our children that bullying in any forms is not winning novel, the musical tells the story of brilliant and acceptable! Participating in cyberbullying enigmatic, Jude, a successful lawyer who must learn to can be as simple as commenting on social confront his past before it defines his life forever. media with an intention to humiliate and harm others be it emotionally, mentally, and “We wanted to go bigger and better!” says Hannah physically. If we do not stop cyberbullying on Shields, co-founder of Liver & Lung. “To thank our the individual level, the effect on the collective audiences for their continued support, we decided to level is greater. Are we allowing ourselves to treat them to a thirty-minute preview of our brand-new be part of a blame and shame culture? Or are show complete with original songs, incisive storytelling we empowering enough to make changes? and an immersive set up.” Learn and teach ourselves and children Liver & Lung have been working closely with their empathy and non-violence communication. As a human, communication is vital for our evolution and state of consciousness. Achieving unity is possible when we remove bullying from our social interaction, digitally or in real life. 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.

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12 ISSUE 96 | AUG 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN LIVE Good Posture to Minimise Injuries Posture – Tips for healthy posture WBy Columbia Asia Hospital – Tebrau groups, including the hamstrings and efficiently and the body to use less energy posture – most commonly, stress, obesity, e’ve all done it – nagged a large back muscles are critically important preventing muscle fatigue. pregnancy, weak postural muscles, friend, family member or a in maintaining good posture. While the abnormally tight muscles and high-heeled loved one to sit up straight, ligaments help to hold the skeleton • Helps prevent muscle strain, shoes. In addition, decreased flexibility, shoulders back, chin up and together, these postural muscles when overuse disorders, and even back and a poor work environment, incorrect etc. Truth is; most of us have probably been functioning properly, prevent the forces muscular pain. working posture and unhealthy sitting on the receiving end of the exact same of gravity from pushing us over forward. and standing habits can also contribute comments too. Countless hours spent Postural muscles also maintain our posture To maintain proper posture, you need to poor body positioning. hunched over desks, watching TV, on our and balance during movement. to have adequate muscle flexibility and computers or tablets, and carrying around strength, normal joint motion in the spine Can I correct my posture? heavy loads like backpacks and bags can Why is good posture important? and other body regions, as well as efficient take a toll on our bodies and, above all, postural muscles that are balanced on In a word, yes. Remember, however, our posture. Good posture helps us stand, walk, both sides of the spine. In addition, you that long-standing postural problems will sit, and lie in positions that place the must recognise your postural habits at typically take longer to address than short- What is posture? least strain on supporting muscles and home and in the workplace and work to lived ones, as often the joints have adapted ligaments during movement and weight- correct them, if necessary. to your long-standing poor posture. Posture is the position in which we bearing activities. Correct posture: Conscious awareness of your own posture hold our bodies while standing, sitting or Consequences of poor posture and knowing what posture is correct will lying down. Good posture is the correct • Helps us keep bones and joints in help you consciously correct yourself. alignment of body parts supported by the correct alignment so that our muscles are Poor posture can lead to excessive With much practice, the correct posture right amount of muscle tension against used correctly, decreasing the abnormal strain on our postural muscles and may for standing, sitting, and lying down will gravity. Without posture and the muscles wearing of joint surfaces that could result even cause them to relax, when held in gradually replace your old posture. This, in that control it, we would simply fall to the in degenerative arthritis and joint pain. certain positions for long periods of time. turn, will help you move towards a better ground. For example, you can typically see this in and healthier body position. • Reduces the stress on the people who bend forward at the waist for Normally, we do not consciously ligaments holding the spinal joints a prolonged time in the workplace. Their Here are some quick tips and tricks maintain normal posture. Instead, certain together, minimising the likelihood of postural muscles are more prone to injury for maintaining ideal posture in sitting, muscles do it for us, and we don’t even injury. and back pain. standing, and while sleeping. TI have to think about it. Several muscle • Allows muscles to work more Several factors contribute to poor

13 ISSUE 96 | AUG 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN WORK Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti- Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti- director, controller, officer, needs to ensure full compliance reporting channel within the Corruption Commission partner or any member in the with the applicable laws company to specifically deal (MACC) Act 2009 was management of the commercial and regulations regarding with complaints/reports of organisation’s affairs will be anti-corruption. Top level corruption or bribery acts in introduced in April 2018 yet it deemed to have committed the commitment is likely to include relation to the organisation. only came into effect on 1st June offence, unless it can be proven the communication (both 2020. The Government gave an that the offence was committed internally and externally) of S - S y s t e m a t i c R e v i e w, extensive 2 year moratorium without the person’s consent the organisation’s anti-bribery Monitoring and Enforcement period for its implementation and that organisation has stance and an appropriate Regular reviews by top level – but why was that so? “adequate procedures” in place. degree of involvement in management are necessary Because Section 17A is the Upon conviction under developing anti-br iber y to monitor the efficiency and game-changer in combating Section 17A, a commercial procedures compliance. effectiveness of established corruption and bribery cases organisation may be liable R - Risk Assessment policies and procedures. The Dzulfadhli in Malaysia – its aim is to boost to a fine of not less than ten Commercial organisations reviews will not only help to Lamin integrity and good governance (10) times the value of the improve its effectiveness, but within businesses. gratification in question or need to conduct risk also ensure that there is proper Legal Adviser RM1Million, whichever is higher, assessments to identify and enforcement. Meca Employers Consulting What do you need to know or to imprisonment for a term address potential risks and about Section 17A of the not exceeding twenty (20) years, mitigate them. The PMO T -Training and Communication Agency Sdn Bhd [email protected] MACC Act 2009? or both. Guidelines recommend a full Training is important Section 17A of the MACC risk assessment in every three (3) to ensure that policies and Act criminalises a commercial What defence is available for years and the implementation procedures are understood and organisation for corruption- commercial organisations? of adequate policies for anti- applied by employees within related actions by associated The burden of proof lies with corruption and bribery. the company. Communication persons done for the benefit of the commercial organisation includes internal communication the organisation. The section to prove to the court that U - Undertake Control - focusing on the implementation states that a commercial “adequate procedures” have Measures of policies and procedures; the guidelines provided by the organisation is legally liable and been implemented within Control measures should and external communication - PMO to ensure that the company is deemed to have committed the organisation. The Prime include appropriate due such as providing policies and and its management are well an offence if a person associated Minister’s Office (PMO) has diligence and proper reporting procedures to associated persons protected under the statutory with it corruptly gives, offers issued Ministerial Guidelines channels. Due diligence should and to the general public. This is defences in Section 17A. or promises any gratification on what would be “adequate not only include measures commonly done by having the Establishing anti-corruption and to any person with intent to procedures”. Fundamentally, the carried out prior to entering existing policies and procedures bribery policies and procedures obtain or retain business or a guidelines outline the“T.R.U.S.T” into a relationship but may also available on the organisation’s in your organisation may seem business advantage for the said principles for the establishment involve continued monitoring of official website. heavy to commit, but they are commercial organisation. of “adequate procedures”. associated persons and existing vital to protect the organisation, Accordingly, when an relationships. Conclusion directors and management from offence is committed by a T - Top Level Commitment A commercial organisation There are possibilities that being prosecuted and convicted commercial organisation; its Top level management should have a dedicated your company may go beyond for corruption. TI 56% of Millennials are Likely to Leave Their Jobs to be Entrepreneurs Randstad Malaysia’s latest Workmonitor survey doing enough to maximise the and 67 are keen on exploring help them stand out from the in part-time roles while they were revealed that 49% of positive employee experience. entrepreneurship. crowd, which would give our studying are more prepared employees in Malaysia They can start by learning the younger candidates the power for the working environment, are likely to leave their jobs to employer branding factors that “The start-up ecosystem in of negotiation during a job as they know how to navigate start their own business. 56% of are important and attractive to Malaysia is highly integrated with interview,” Dass adds. the workspace and engage respondents aged 25 to 34 years Millennials, and understanding schools, public organisations, with stakeholders. It can also old shared this sentiment, as what they want out of their private companies and Younger workers feel they are help them discover and decide compared to 28% for those aged careers. In doing so, employers communities. Even before not paid competitively what type of employers and 55 to 67 years old. can make small and incremental students graduate, they would work they prefer to do. Even changes to attract more talent know of the opportunities Though 85% of respondents though they have only recently Jaya Dass, Managing Director, and improve retention.” that lie ahead of them if they feel valued and appreciated in graduated from school and Malaysia and Singapore at were to pursue a career in their jobs, one in four (25%) feel equipped with the latest skills, Randstad said, “People tend to 75% feel that entrepreneurship entrepreneurship. These they are not being paid enough it does not necessarily mean start their own business at an would give them more ecosystems allow people to as compared to similar jobs in that the learning element stops earlier age, due to fewer financial opportunities easily connect with experts other companies. 31% of younger there. Young job seekers who commitments and a more and investors, as well as safely respondents (aged 18-24) echoed demonstrate a determination extensive future time perspective. Younger workers are more experiment their products the same. to learn are more attractive to With Millennials shown to bring excited about the opportunities and services in a controlled companies, and employers would about numerous tech skills due that being an entrepreneur would environment in the real Dass explains, “In a rapidly be willing to offer a higher salary to their affinity with the digital bring them. More than four in five marketplace. If given the evolving and uncertain climate, for the perceived value that they world, employers are facing Generation-Z (82%) and 76% of opportunity at the right time, younger workers need to be will add to the organisation.” increased pressure in finding millennial respondents said that we encourage younger workers more marketable by equipping ways to attract and retain these being an entrepreneur would to take advantage of them to themselves with relevant The 2020 Randstad valued employees. It is therefore, give them more opportunities. gain new experiences and skills, technical and soft skills that Workmonitor Q1 survey was critical for companies to keep On the contrary, even with the such as people management and would allow them to distinguish conducted from 13th to 30th pace with their employees’ financial capability to do so, only effective communications that themselves from other job March 2020 with a minimum expectations and ensure they are 68% of those aged between 55 would be helpful in a corporate seekers. Graduates who have sample size of 400 per market. - environment. These skills can internship experiences or worked by Randstad Malaysia TI

14 ISSUE 96 | AUG 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN INVEST Accumulating Wealth UOB Malaysia Records a Net Tips & Tricks The Art of Profit Taking Profit after Tax of Y ear 2020 has been a in gold. Gold price has moved RM1.22 Billion in year of unexpected above 1800 since 7th July 2020. 2019 challenges. It looks like the uptrend for gold Interestingly, it is also would continue. So while we are a year of opportunities for the in the bull market, with many stock market. Recently, a friend uncertainties ahead, how would asked me how to take profits in you take profit? Tey Bin Yuen Bank continues to support global #UnitedForYou COVID-19 such an unpredictable market? its customers, colleagues Relief Programme. Yes, we are in a bull market, but How to Take Profit in this and the community amid the incidents that occurred are Market? the challenges arising from “UOB Malaysia has a unprecedented. From public responsibility to help where it Taking profit is never easy, as can, at a time when everyone is health, social and economy to not only it involves strategy, one Binyuen is the founder of BY UCOVID-19 worried about their livelihoods, natural disasters, geo-political need to manage his emotion. Enrich Resources and the author nited Overseas Bank health and safety. The escalation and all the challenges on Earth; In this part, we will discuss the (Malaysia) Bhd (UOB of the COVID-19 contagion into a it’s all happening concurrently strategy. of‘Life beyond the Comfort Malaysia) has reported pandemic, in addition to ongoing and are escalating! Zone’and‘Profit from Share a net profit after tax of trade disputes and geopolitical If you buy to invest, only Investment’. His books are RM1.22 billion for the financial tensions, will significantly As we look back, it has been consider taking profit when the available in major bookstores in year ended 2019, relatively flat weaken global growth in 2020. over eight months since the first business has become overvalued Malaysia, Singapore or online from the previous year. The solid, COVID-19 lockdowns in many COVID-19 case was discovered. (or reached its fair value). http://www.teybinyuen.com/ countries have disrupted supply Yet, the pandemic has not However, if you buy to trade, profitfromshareinvestment ended, and is still rising. At the you need to set loss-cutting one to do so, he needs to buy albeit slightly lower, performance and demand chains worldwide, time of writing, over 15 million point before setting a profit at the support and sell at the was driven by higher net interest resulting in material impact on of the population have been target. You see, most people lost resistance. There are at least and non-interest income, but the operations of many industries infected and more than half a money because they only think six signs for us to see on the partially offset by an increase and businesses,” said Wong. million people have died. The how much money they want to support and resistance such in operating expenses and To support communities recent rebound cases in the US make, and not the downside. as previous highs and lows, allowances for expected credit affected by the pandemic, UOB have forced leaders in California, Let us always ask: how much I moving average (MA) line, losses. Malaysia has launched the UOB Florida and Texas to return to can afford to lose in this trade gap, Fibonacci line, prolonged The Bank’s total operating Heartbeat COVID-19 Relief Fund stricter lockdown measures. This – 5%, 10% or more? This is risk similar price range and a round income increased 3.2% to RM3.10 to help alleviate the financial makes investors wonder how management, which is essential number. billion in 2019, contributed by burden and distress many are the economy would recover if but most people have neglected In addition, sometimes you higher interest income from loans facing during this difficult period people are indoors. Anyway, the it. Once you have taken care of would notice some resistances and debt instruments at fair value through various initiatives. stock markets behave differently. the downside, you may consider would tend to coincide with each through other comprehensive “We remain steadfast in Perhaps, the market reckons that the upside. other. For example, you bought incomes. The growth in net support of our customers interest income was partially as their long-term financial offset by higher interest expense partner, committed to serving from net placements of financial them better through product institutions. Non-interest income innovation, technology and growth was supported by higher strategic partnerships to make trading and investment income. banking safer, smarter and more Net income from the Bank’s convenient,” added Wong. Islamic Banking business also “Having been in Malaysia increased by 2.9% to RM42.0 for close to 70 years and in the million during the year. region for more than 80 years, we UOB Malaysia’s cost-to-income have navigated through many ratio increased slightly to 40.9% challenges. We are positive of in 2019 (2018: 39%), while total ASEAN’s long-term potential and operating expenses increased are confident that we are well- 8.6% to RM1.27 billion as the Bank positioned to weather the current The companies or strategies mentioned in this article are meant for study purpose only. It continued to invest in its talent storm and to emerge stronger.” doesn’t constitute any ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ recommendation. Please consult your financial professional and technology infrastructure to UOB Malaysia’s Annual Report if you want to make any decision. (Source: www.investing.com) support business growth. 2019 is available at www.uob.com. Wong Kim Choong, Chief my. TI things could get better in the Set Profit Target counter A at 1.2 and noticed the Executive Officer, UOB Malaysia, longer term, as the Dow Jones There are at least two ways of previous high is 1.5, it is likely that said the Bank’s performance in Industrial Average (DJIA) tells us. setting a profit target. the potential resistance is at 1.5. 2019 reflected the slower global As we can see the DJIA chart First, you set base on a Besides, you also discover that the economic growth amid weaker on 14th July 2020, the candles percentage of return. If the moving average line of 50 (MA50) global manufacturing and trade have broken above the golden market is unstable, make it lower has appeared near 1.5. Moreover, activities. line (MA200) after consolidating (5-10%). It could be a rebound 1.5 is a round number. If so many for nearly a month. Moving play. If the macro has turned signs that have coincided at 1.5, #UnitedforYou COVID-19 Relief forward, the index is closing the more stable, increase it to 10- it is likely that 1.5 is a strong Programme two big gaps that formed early 15%, or more. You can adjust it resistance. Therefore, you may June 2020. Should it succeed, based on the market sentiment consider setting 1.5 as your profit With the increasingly the next resistances are 27000 and your own feel. Second, look target. challenging operating followed by the 27600 level. at the technical chart and observe environment due to the As the index is going up, there the support and resistance. Conclusion effects of the COVID-19 is one caution: gold price is Taking profit is an art, pandemic, UOB Malaysia rising, too. Traditionally, gold is I d e n t i f y S u p p o r t a n d especially in nowadays market. r e m a i n s f o c u s e d a safe haven when the market is Resistance For one to master this art, he on suppor ting its unstable. Rising gold price means You might have heard of needs to have a clear mind, and customers, colleagues Wong Kim Choong, investors have sensed higher risk, ‘buying low and selling high’. be able to let go when the timing and the community Chief Executive Officer, UOB Malaysia hence have parked their funds It sounds very simple, but for is right. TI as part of UOB Group’s

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17 ISSUE 96 | AUG 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN PROPERTY Encouraging Property • 4 4 % o f s u r v e y top factor that will ease their Commenting on the Seeking Trends among respondents were looking to transaction decision. consumer survey, Wong Siew Lai, Malaysians despite purchase a property before the General Manager of Marketing iCOVID-19Property.com.my, Malaysia’s announcement of MCO. This positive consumer and Communications, iProperty. No. 1 property portal, has during the MCO period. The survey highlights the timeliness com.my said, “The findings from announced the results of its survey conducted from 11th • Proper t y seek ing of the reintroduction of the this consumer survey revealed latest consumer survey in May – 1st June 2020 also interest was not adversely Home Ownership Campaign something very encouraging understanding Malaysians in analyses the purchasing desire affected by the MCO as the (HOC) under the government’s on Malaysian property seekers their property seeking journey of homebuyers before, during number of home seekers recent Economic Recovery purchasing desires despite the and after MCO where: looking to buy properties after Plan (PENJANA) package. The COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, the announcement of the MCO HOC initiative which features volume of demand didn’t increased to 45%. significant stamp duty holidays significantly change and people would help alleviate the are still looking for properties.” • 90% of proper ty financial burden of aspiring - by The Iskandarian TI seeking respondents named home buyers. easy entry options as the Johor Sultan Observes UMLand Seri Austin JCORP’s New Corporate Plans D YMM Sultan Johor, Sultan in the New Norm Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan to His Majesty, covering JCORP’s Iskandar had recently paid transformational plan and business W e’ve now reached the final sustainability which includes corporate month of the Recovery Movement Control Order a visit to Johor Corporation and financial restructuring to ensure (RMCO), and UMLand Seri (JCORP) headquarters at Menara KOMTAR, success during this challenging period. Johor Bahru City Centre. Greeted by The President and CEO of JCORP Austin has already opened its gallery and Menteri Besar of Johor and Chairman of has also briefed on the core business construction site in compliance with the JCORP, Datuk Ir. Haji Hasni Mohammad, development involving plantation, health Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in President and CEO of JCORP, Datuk Syed professionals, property development place. The move is expected to stimulate Mohamed Syed Ibrahim along with and food companies under the group’s and boost the economy especially in the JCORP’s members and senior officers, umbrella as well as its plan to bring in property industry. His Majesty spent 2 hours to observe the specific products into the regional market. In line with that, Seri Austin has conglomerate’s updates and upcoming A new JCORP’s logo has also gotten welcomed the government’s decision corporate plans. an approval by His Majesty and will be to allow construction sites to resume A corporate brief by Datuk Syed officially launched to the public within Q3 operations albeit with precautions. Both, developer and contractors are responsible Temperature checks are done daily Mohamed Syed Ibrahim was conveyed of the year 2020. - by Norfy Shafeq TI for ensuring the implementation of and and regularly for the workers and compliance with post COVID-19 rules and contractors visiting the site other applicable requirements issued by the government. Therefore, priority is operations and cash flows”, said KK Wong, given for tool sanitisation, hand-washing Group Director of UMLand Townships cum stations and mandatory face coverings as CEO of Seri Austin. well as social distancing between the site “We have made adequate preparations workers, contractors and other employees. to maintain our commercial discipline “After a period of time where billions in order to keep our heads above water. of people have endured quarantine and Once the economy revives, we will be limited social interaction, we believe it is better placed to find new opportunities time to hit the restart button. Although the and quickly recover while less-capable pandemic has reshaped industries and the competitors flounder,” continued Wong. market, apart from empowering employees Construction is already a well-regulated to be responsible for overall health and industry and now UMLand Seri Austin will welfare of the work environment whether put in place more measures to curb the DYMM Sultan Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar at in an office or construction site, our spread of the pandemic while ensuring JCORP headquarters in Menara KOMTAR, Johor Bahru City Centre (JBCC) top priority next would be to generate development can still be completed on adequate liquidity to manage business time. - by Priya Manikam TI Sunway iLabs Launches New Super Accelerator Programme Sunway Innovation Labs (Sunway iLabs) have The programme will accelerator will see us filtering Partners Managing Director, platform in Malaysia, having launched the Super provide selected start-ups up to start-ups to find the right fit with Malaysia, reckoned “It is also expanded regionally into RM100,000 of seed funding and our programme,” Van Leeuwen important for start-ups to adopt Indonesia, Cambodia and Accelerator programme. assist them in getting a follow-up said. a global mindset when building Singapore. Its founder Chang The four-month programme is for funding after graduation. Evan Cheah, Executive Vice their businesses and we have the Yi Hern, a graduate from early-stage start-ups. Supported Embracing and leading the President of President’s Office, resources to help open doors for Oxford University, was recently by Sunway Group, SunSEA new normal due to COVID-19, Sunway Group, said, “As Sunway companies to enter new markets”. recognised as one of Malaysia’s Capital and Gobi Partners, a the programme will be mostly iLabs is closely connected to the “Gobi Partners will also top entrepreneurs by Forbes 30 regional Venture Capital firm, the delivered virtually through iLabs start-up ecosystem around the support the subsequent financing Under 30 Asia in 2020. programme will provide the start- Dojo – a newly developed online region, start-ups can gain direct through the Malaysia SuperSeed Malaysian start-ups with ups with capital, mentorship and learning and training platform. access to our large network of Fund II to give select start-ups a minimal viable product or market access. I n t e r v i e w s, p i t c h i n g, investors, entrepreneurs and the necessary funds they need,” market-ready products or Led by Sunway Group chief mentoring and business industry experts.” Jamaludin added. services are strongly encouraged innovation officer and Sunway meetings will be conducted via In the post-COVID-19 period, More than 25 start-up to apply for the programme. iLabs Director Matthijs Van video conferencing. Participating according to Gobi Partners companies graduated from Registration is currently Leeuwen, the Super Accelerator start-ups can also look forward to Chairman and Founding Partner Sunway iLabs in a previous ongoing until the 21st August programme focuses on delivering academic support from Sunway Thomas Tsao, “Gobi is helping accelerator batch, including 2020. To register, or for more value within five key verticals University in talent recruitment early-stage Malaysian start-ups Red Dino, Ezyspark, Jobworks information, visit https:// – Smart Cities, Edutech, Digital and research and development embrace innovation and compete and JomRun. innovationlabs.sunway.edu. Health, Food and Agritech and opportunities. in this new environment”. JomRun has since grown my/accelerator/ - by The eCommerce. “The first month of the Jamaludin Bujang, Gobi to become the largest running Iskandarian TI

18 ISSUE 96 | AUG 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN PROPERTY What Makes Sunway Emerald Boulevard 88 a Vibrant Commercial and Lifestyle Hub Sunway Iskandar ’s Unicorn Fun Run has been comes forth its beautiful special and armed security held continuously. six precincts – The personnel and auxiliary Lakeview, The Parkview, police are committed to Environment and The Marketplace, The create a safer and secure Sustainability Capital, The Riverside and environment for the The Seafront. SEducation centres blooming in Sunway Emerald Boulevard 88 community, conducting The art of building unway Emerald most popular avenue as Emerald Lake, Sunway 24 hours patrolling around a township entails a Each precinct is Boulevard 88, a a choice for those who International School, X Park the development’s vicinity. balancing mastery equipped with a cycling prominent retail are looking to invest or Sunway Iskandar, Sunway Besides security personnel between development and jogging track and and auxiliary police, and nature. Sunway a park that connects Sunway City Iskandar Iskandar led the ambition people in the area. A fully Puteri’s safety and security by becoming the first integrated real estate value measurement also includes township in Johor to chain is utilised to provide the Police Patrol Station, receive the Green Building the developer with the and Night vision CCTVs. Index (Silver). Aiming to capability and capacity to deliver the first Nature’s build, own and operate the Community Capital City in Malaysia, community it builds. TI hub, is set to expand their business Big Box Retail Park and the Sunway Iskandar is expected to have a become the first retail opportunities here in upcoming Sunway Big Box population of 140,000 upon completion, and shops in the integrated Sunway Iskandar, the Hotel. the communities are encouraged to “live every Township in Sunway commercial hub stood by Connectivity dream, learn without Iskandar. Located just next the development’s five limits, have work-life balance, and play beyond to Sunway International core elements namely Sunway Iskandar is imagination in a safe, healthy and connected School and Sunway Big Box, Connectivity, Amenities, 5km away from Singapore environment. Thus, since 2014, annual community with a walking distance to Security, Community, via the Coastal Highway events such as World Environment Day, Sunway Sunway Citrine Residences and Environment & Southern Link (CHSL) and Iskandar Viper Challenge, Sunway Iskandar Night and Sunway Emerald Lake, Sustainability. it’s also partnered with Half Marathon and the 5KM the hub is well-known for Amenities Causeway Link to provide its Insta-worthy cafes like bus services from Johor to the first zero-waste cafe in An array of educational Singapore, SoCar, TRYKE Johor – Starkers, Miyakori, institutions, entertainment, e-scooter, and free Iskandar Brazzo, Burger Bandit and recreation, and leisure Puteri shuttle bus services. Korean restaurants. amenities are ready for the Safety and Security Burger Bandit – one of the prominent F&B outlets Currently rising as the community with Sunway at the avenue

19 ISSUE 96 | AUG 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN PROPERTY Post Moratorium BCB Berhad Presents a Total Value of RM380k to Frontliners – AKPK Ready to BCB Berhad recorded a total of RM380k Provide Assistance to as a form of appreciation to Malaysian step, there could be a spill over effect to the Affected Borrowers frontline workers for their tireless surrounding businesses as well. T he six-month moratorium that efforts in combating the COVID-19 began in April 2020 is one of pandemic. In line with that, BCB proudly presents the COVID-19 incentives by one of the most luxurious stay at Alia the government which have “Be it the doctors, nurses, medical Premier Medini located in the heart of benefited borrowers, especially those professionals, cleaners, IT professionals, Medini, Iskandar Puteri, Johor. Offering grocery/supermarket workers, delivery comfortable condotel with excellent facilities, affected by loss of income or salary cut. partners and government officials, without the property is surrounded by key landmarks all of them the nation may not be able to and attractions such as LEGOLAND Malaysia Although only temporary, the granting go through this pandemic together. On Resort, EnerG X Park, One° 15 Marina Puteri behalf BCB group of companies, I extend our Harbour, TJ Gold Club and Gleneagles of the moratorium was implemented deepest appreciation for the hard work and Hospital. Moreover, Alia is encircled by award- priceless contributions shown by frontliners winning park called Mahkota Park which at the right time and was able to help in managing this pandemic well. You took features the iconic Sultan’s crown-fountain risks in facing what’s unprecedented. You’re perched at the top of the hill park. individuals ease their financial burden in our forever hero,” said Group Managing Director, Tan Sri Dato’Tan Seng Leong. As a way of thank you to the frontliners, times of crisis. To date, many households BCB Berhad presented free stay vouchers to The sacrifices and contributions of the the frontliners as a token of appreciation. were able to survive without having to Gunasegaran nation’s brave frontliners working tirelessly “Despite working tirelessly, the frontliners worry about debt commitment for this around the clock to contain the COVID-19 appeared excited, healthy and spirited to virus from further escalating in the country continue working to stop the spread of period. Munusamy has caught the attention of many. BCB COVID-19,”said Executive Director, Lindy Tan. The moratorium that has been appreciates the frontliners’ effort and hard - by Priya Manikam TI Head, AKPK JB Branch work in keeping the nation safe in tackling implemented will soon end on 30th the pandemic well. Now, the frontliners have time to meet their family members, and September 2020. For those whose thank their families for understanding their situation and work. incomes have not been affected by need to be taken such as liquidating an As per the statement released by the the pandemic but still choose to asset in time of need. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, BCB would like to promote local tourism, as accept the moratorium, they will not 5. Review Monthly Budget and it is one of the biggest growing industries in Malaysia. Therefore, it is very much have difficulties paying back the loan manage your cash flow. It is important encouraged to kick start the recovery of the country’s economy which will lead to an post moratorium. However, those to review the post-moratorium monthly increase in local employment. By taking this who are still financially challenged budget to ensure we are able to meet and are struggling to make end meets debt repayment requirement post- are urged to seek help early either by moratorium. contacting their respective financial institutions or Agensi Kaunseling dan Prioritise expenses such as debt Pengurusan Kredit (AKPK). AKPK is ready repayments, utility bills and rentals to provide financial counselling and debt management services to affected Avoid unnecessary expenses such individuals. as eating out and entertainment to Country Garden’s Smart Home generate positive cash flow. We are in The following are some of the useful an unprecedented time that demands Technology is the Answer to tips to assist individuals preparing for financial management to be carried out post-moratorium financial challenges: even more prudently. Millennial’s Tech Savvy Home Buyers 1. Be mentally and emotionally 6. Start to plan on how to secure Millennials are the target create a stable and healthy city development prepared that there will be no extension future income. Try new ways of generation of homebuyers ecosystem. of moratorium after 30th September generating income or revenue to replace for many property developers 2020. Borrowers need to make income loss. Meanwhile, with the advancement preparation for repaying their debts as usual. 7. Explore retraining and upskilling. today. They are the ones who of smartphone technology comes the Consider free online courses to increase 2. Do not wait until the last minute. knowledge in existing / new areas that are more likely to look for new homes, and emergence of property mobile applications, Fulfil your obligation as a borrower. allow us to have better job opportunities. Plan your loan repayment before the studies have found that this new generation or “prop-apps”. Seen as an inevitable moratorium ends. Contact AKPK for 8. COVID-19 incentive package - money and debt management advice. Don’t forget to explore the available of homebuyers wants their property replacement for traditional security Don’t hold back because the longer COVID-19 compensation fund or we wait, the less options we’ll have in incentive packages provided by the purchases to be equipped with smart home monitoring and neighbourhood intercom finding a solution. government such as one-off cash assistance, assistance for employees technology to ensure safety, convenience systems, many property developers are 3. Find out the latest loan monthly asked to take unpaid leave during MCO instalments – Remember to contact or assistance for small and medium sized and sustainability. working with tech companies to move your financial institution for information enterprises. on the latest monthly instalment post- A recent survey jointly conducted by The towards managing their developments moratorium.There may be some increase 9. Scam alert. Be vigilant always. in the monthly loan repayments. There are reported scams on jobs Star and Forest City found that Millennials’ through a single smartphone app. recruitment and investment involving 4. Review your current financial compensations received or retirement show a major interest in homes that are I-Neighbour Smart Community app position by updating your financial funds. statements such as net worth and equipped with high-tech security such as created by local company TimeTec Group has cash flow statements. The net worth For further enquires, AKPK can statement provides a clear picture of be reached at 03-26167766 or via its AI and facial recognition network systems. an array of Internet of Things (IOT) functions, your debt position as well as existing website www.akpk.org.my and bit.ly/ assets, whereas the cash flow statement AKPKdmp2020 link. For the latest tips Picking up on this trend, a number of including a visitor management system, in- shows the source of income and cash on financial management and online outflows. These financial statements can financial management, go to power. property developments in Malaysia have app intercom and so on. help us plan the necessary actions that akpk.org.my or AKPK social media sites. TI made strides towards introducing smart Forest City also has a community app security solutions in their latest projects. for its residents called Forest Life, which Country Garden’s developments in provides a comprehensive range of digital Malaysia, like Forest City and Central Park in services to enhance the community’s safety Johor, and Diamond City in Semenyih have and enrich their lives. These services include adopted high-tech approaches in security online medical consultation, community systems with AI-supported locking systems, news and traffic updates. facial recognition networks and multi-tiered It is inevitable that homebuyers’demand security. for intelligent high-tech solutions, including Forest City is switching gears to meet security, will continue to increase. Property modern home buyers’ requirement for developers will have to continually improve people-oriented, high-tech security and grow their high-tech services in order to solutions and the city seeks innovative ways meet these requirements by the group that to develop sustainably with the goal of makes up the largest number of homebuyers contributing to greater economic vitality to today. - by Norfy Shafeq TI

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