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02 FREE COPY | The Iskandarian ISSUE 91 | MAC 2020 newsT H E I S K A N D A R I A N www.facebook.com/theiskandarian | www.theiskandarian.com Keeping Everyone in the Loop SEND LETTERS Responsible and accountable communication all around to ensure that OR INQUIRIES TO Jeveryone is well informed about the latest news and updates from all sectors conviction, be liable to a ne not ohor Information Department the consequences of sharing wrong does not cause unrest, for example, exceeding fty thousand ringgit facebook.com/theiskandarian (JAPENJ) along with other information and fake news. in the recent developments of the or imprisonment for a term not [email protected] government agencies COVID-19 outbreak, causing panic exceeding one year or both and www.theiskandarian.com “We advise the public to THE ISKANDARIAN and departments such as check the validity and the facts of a among the public in Singapore,” Our Friends the Ministry of Women, Family news report, or now trending, social said Dzulke y. shall also be liable to a further ne and Community Development media andWhatsApp messages that Under Section 233 of the of one thousand ringgit for every (KPWKM), Ministry of Finance people post and forward around. Communications and Multimedia day during which the o ence is (MoF), and the Johor Health This is to ensure that the number of Act - Improper use of network continued after conviction. Department (JKMJ) had set up fake news can be reduced or totally facilities or network service, etc, a information booths to disseminate stopped,”reminded Johor Housing, person who commits an o ence So, consume and share news and updates about the latest Communication and Multimedia under this section shall, on information wisely. - by Harish Mustak TI government initiatives. Committee chairman Sr. Dzulke y Among the initiatives Ahmad. include the PeKa, i-Suri for He added that there is a housewives, e-Tunai Rakyat, and simple-to-use and proper platform Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) for for the public to use in verifying the B40 group. Another initiative news and viral updates, which currently being promoted is the is the sebenarnya.my portal that recent toll reduction of up to 18% was launched by the Malaysia that was implemented in February Communications and Multimedia 2020. Commission (MCMC) in 2017. Speaking about the “It is not wrong to Dzulkefly visiting the information booths set up at TJ Mart in Kulai, dissemination of information, the disseminate information and news, Johor public is reminded to take serious of but make sure that it is correct and Johor International IMPOWER: Gleneagles Islamic & Halal Festival Empowering & MEDINI 2020 Aims for a “In The Arms Of One Who Cares” Enabling Youths Prominent Spot in Batch 5 of the IMPower Grantees included 18 youth groups initiative or activity must bring a Global Halal Industry within Iskandar Malaysia substantial degree of impact to the target communities within Iskandar T he Johor International receiving an approximate Malaysia, and of course, be aligned Islamic & Halal Festival 2020 (FIJO) had organised sum of RM689,493 as a catalyst for to the 5 focus points of IMPower a pre-launch event recently at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, entrepreneurs. the various activities and programmes that includes entrepreneurship, Johor Bahru officiated by Johor In the run to tap in the Menteri Besar, Datuk Dr Sahruddin planned and organised for the positive volunteerism, education, sports and Jamal together with State Secretary rapid growth of Halal industry that of Johor, Azmi Rohani and Sheikh is expected to be worth USD1.9 change and development of the health, and arts and culture. Umar Bagharib Ali, Entrepreneur trillion by 2022, Dr Sahruddin and Cooperative Development, said the Johor state government Iskandar Malaysia communities. “Ever since the inception Science and Technology Committee has established Johor State Halal chairman. Council with relevant agencies “Social inclusiveness is one of of Iskandar Malaysia about 14 to drive halal-related initiatives “400 sales sites will be and economic growth among the the important factors that are taken years ago, we have seen plenty of targeted this year with an estimated Muslims. This is in line with the visitors of over 100,000,”said Sheikh National Halal Policy to strengthen into account when it comes to the developments and investments Umar in his speech on FIJO 2020. the halal industry in Johor, assisted by the Johor 2020 Budget, where development of Iskandar Malaysia that have fuelled and transformed “The state government has the state government would form allocated RM6 million ringgit to Halal Hab Utama or Primary Halal and its communities. The youth this region. With that wealth gained, implement 16 major programmes Hub in the Southeast Asian region. with 94 mini programmes represents a large segment here, who we want to make sure that it is through 2020, which includes FIJO 2020 would be held entrepreneurial assistance and from 26th to 29th March 2020 will also become future leaders,” said distributed equally and equitably to training initiatives for the bene t of at Persada Johor International Johor SMEs; with Johor accounting Convention Centre, Johor Bahru and Datuk Ismail Ibrahim, Chief Executive everyone. We must be ready and take for 10.8% of Malaysia’s total SMEs,” are seeing participating exhibitors he added. from Singapore, Indonesia, Turkey, of the Iskandar Regional Development action by taking the initiative to be Syria and many more. - by Norfy This is in conjunction with Shafeq TI Authority (IRDA). part of the movement,” said Datuk Malaysian Budget 2020, where the economy is expected to grow Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Since its introduction in 2017, Ismail. from 4.7% in 2019 and to a slight Sahruddin Jamal (middle) increase of 4.8% by 2020. SMEs during the pre-launch of FIJO the IMPower grant has seen a total Besides receiving the grants, would benefit from the RM13.1 billion allocation in the said budget of 44 youth groups within Iskandar the youth groups from batch 1 to in order to stimulate economic growth among businesses and Malaysia flourish by organising 5 under the IMPower programme and conducting engaging and were also introduced to the Youth empowering initiatives for the Hab or HAB, which is a youth centre communities. The total amount that that will be launched soon. HAB will has been disbursed to date sums up allow these initiatives to be conducted to about RM1.2 million. with less hassle as there are bountiful Among the criteria that the of facilities and tools that can be grant applicants must present to activated at the location. - by Harish the IMPower committee is that their Mustak TI Batch 5 of the IMPower grantees 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 FREE COPY | The Iskandarian ISSUE 91 | MAC 2020 newsT H E I S K A N D A R I A N www.facebook.com/theiskandarian | www.theiskandarian.com EWRF & Rotary Centennial JB Works Together for Underprivileged Students E30 students in Kulai Edu Centre gets renewed hope Training Institute (ILP). The centre currently a better job. ducational, Welfare & 3310 Governor which covers The centre helps the has 56 students, and the 30 Raam with his Research Foundation 69 Rotary clubs, Je Yong, recipients selected mostly (EWRF) Johor Bahru was also present to hand over children of the B40 group reside at the government team are in the quest to housing programme flats; guide other welfare NGOs had collaborated the aid himself. to develop self-con dence PPR Temenggong, which is to help build space for within a walking distance underprivileged children with Rotary Centennial K. Raam Kumar, with not only academic but to the centre. Raam said and empower more families they also train the parents in Johor to earn a better Johor Bahru (RCJB) to Chairman of EWRF Johor also non-academic training who make up 90% of the living. EWRF is a recipient administration at the centre of the Iskandar Malaysia provide school packs for Bahru said,“Kulai Edu Centre that nurture skills such as to help them gain visibility Social Hero Awards (IMSHA) in society by providing them in 2018 for the Human 30 primary and secondary was opened in February computer training, stage the skills they need to earn Empowerment category. - by Norfy Shafeq TI school students at its Kulai 2014, and since then it has play and martial arts like Edu Centre. This also marks helped students to further Silambam. Their silambam Children of Kulai Edu Centre with their new school supply provided RCJB’s rst supply of school their studies in local tertiary team has even won by Rotary Centennial Johor Bahru together with staffs of Kulai Edu packs for underprivileged institutions like University international competition Centre children this year and to Malaysia Pahang and to add in the success of the honour this, Rotary District vocational college, Industrial centre. A Responsible Youth Semarak Juara Carnival to Today Makes a Boost SUKMA XX Johor Responsible Leader 2020 Tomorrow 7th Johor Student Leaders Conference 2020 congregated over 1,000 students youths to voice out their to improve the English SUKMA and Visit Johor Mascot (Jimi and Joh) together with the VIP’s opinions and expand their language pro ciency among The 7th International horizon on critical global Malaysian students. As a prelude to SUKMA XX Johor, Larkin on 28th June 2020. Student Leaders issues. Teo stressed the the organisers through the Chairman of Johor Youth, Sports, Conference (JISLC importance of having In her speech, she SUKMA Secretariat have added 2020) held at KSL excellent command of calls for the youth to be the ‘Semarak Juara Carnival 2020’ Culture and Heritage, Mohd Khuzzan Abu Hotel & Resort Johor Bahru the English Language and wiser in using the bene ts Bakar expects this year’s edition of SUKMA to had seen over 1,200 students informed about the launch of social media and smart both local and international of the ‘English Language devices in acquiring to give the event an early boost and to be one of the most exciting since its inaugural from Indonesia, South Education Reform in information occurring all Korea, Somalia and Japan Malaysia: The Roadmap over the world. “I would ensure that the entire country knows that edition in 1986. “We as the organisers are participating in the 2015-2020’ initiatives such like to remind you to be conference organised by as the Highly Immersive responsible on whatever you Johor will be hosting this year’s edition really excited and are eagerly awaiting the Johor Student Leaders Programme (HIP), the post or share. You will one Council (JSLC) Cohort 10. Professional Enhancement day be the policy makers for starting on 11th July 2020. opening ceremony of SUKMA XX on 11th in Schools Programme this country, educationists Under the theme (PPKBIS) and the Dual and leaders in business, SUKMA XX Johor 2020, after a hiatus July,” said Khuzzan who was enthusiastic. “Defying Gravity: Igniting Language Programme science and technology. It Unity”, the conference (DLP) under the Ministry is also very important as the of almost three decades, will be given the “This edition of SUKMA is expected to be was officiated by Deputy of Education Malaysia future leaders, for you to Minister of Education, Teo hold the values of integrity, Nie Ching. The conference trustworthy and honesty,” acted as a platform for she said, addressing the participants of the conference and the youth glitz, glamour and all the trimmings by the one of the most exciting with a total of 32 as a whole. southern hosts to ensure that it will be a disciplines to be held including Silambam Previously as reported by JohorKini, sporting extravaganza which will not be which will be a demonstration sport.” Teo has made a firm call for students to be more forgotten too soon. He also added, “This is the second responsible in sharing news via social media citing An array of attractions such as the time SUKMA is being held in Johor which “students should not take part as unpaid journalists Semarak Juara Sports Challenge 2020, also hosted the event in 1992.The organisers by sharing fake news” which extends to the parents as agency exhibitions, healthy food booths, are working very hard to ensure that all the well. - by Norfy Shafeq TI meet and greet sessions with Johor sports venues are completed in time and nothing legends, sport events demonstrations, stage is left to chance” performances and guest artist appearances The Semarak Juara Fun Run Carnival have been organised throughout the three- will be graced with the presence Johor’s past day event. sporting greats including M. Kumaresan The carnival-like series will be held (Cycling), Datuk Malek Noor (Body Building), Deputy Minister of Education, Teo Nie Ching in four di erent states – Selangor, Kedah, Nordin Jadi (Athletics) and Datuk M. (second from right) officiating JISLC 2020 Melaka, and Pahang, culminating with the Ramachandran (Athletics). - by Moazan nale at Stadium Tan Sri Haji Hassan Yunos, Emran TI Johor to Station Medical Prescriptions in Shopping Malls State Education, Health and Human Resource Committee shopping malls in Muar and Batu waiting time for the public,” he implementation. and the Letter of Acceptance for chairman, Aminolhuda Pahat, Johor are considering over added. Present with him during the “This facility is for those Pasir Gudang Hospital project will Hassan has announced at a the setting up of a special counter press conference is the Johor Health be handed to the contractor by or space for an initial phase on director Dr. Aman Rabu. whom already have prescriptions June 2020. Citing his hope for the and not for rst timers. We expect press conference that outpatients allowing patients to collect their The idea is named as“Locker ‘Locker For You’ to be implemented hospital construction to proceed in Johor government healthy facility medicines. For You” and currently, the State after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri smoothly to be operational; so it can expect to collect their medical “This is one of the ways to Health Department is working on celebration, around May,”he further would help ease the congestions prescriptions at selected shopping reduce congestion in government getting several shopping malls added. in Hospital Sultanah Aminah and malls starting from May 2020. hospitals and health clinics, and involved before presenting it Aminolhuda also shared Hospital Sultan Ismail. - by Norfy He noted that several at the same time reducing the to the state government for its that the tender evaluation process Shafeq TI

04 FREE COPY | The Iskandarian ISSUE 91 | MAC 2020 newsT H E I S K A N D A R I A N www.facebook.com/theiskandarian | www.theiskandarian.com NGOs Assist in Coronavirus Awareness NGOs in Johor have regrouped and volunteered to be an avenue to disseminate From cover information and raise awareness on COVID-19 D r Ng Kim Fong, the pathogen is now referred as departments to tackle the COVID-19 can also help prevent spread by and outside the Iskandar Malaysia President of the Johor COVID-19. issue. practising proper hygiene steps region for a more comprehensive Doctors Association says, such as following sneezing and and impactful reach. “What the mind doesn’t Coronaviruses are zoonotic, Similarly, the second coughing etiquette and regular know, the eyes won’t see”. A quaint meaning they are transmitted speaker for the session, Dr Ahmad hand washing the proper way At the time of writing and between animals and people. Zharif Hussein from the NGO and thoroughly cooking meat and according to official data, the eggs. total number of reported deaths but meaningful quote that paints Common signs of infection include IMARET (Imam Response and Relief is over 2000 with the majority in Most importantly, the NGOs China itself, and the total number a picture of the typical human respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, Team) shared his insights on the are available to handle psychology of confirmed cases affecting response to something that he or shortness of breath and breathing psychological measures that NGOs first aid to control and prevent some countries around the world she is unaware or ignorant. di culties. In more severe cases, can take to manage the current panic. One of the most disastrous including Malaysia rose to over and resource wasting disease to 75,000. Locally, the Malaysian Organised by Ihsan Johor infection can cause pneumonia, situation. treat is indeed panic. Association of Hotels (MAH) has revealed total cancellations and supported by the Johor Doctors severe acute respiratory syndrome, Drawing a conclusion The majority of the NGOs of 95,972 room nights since Association, over 20 NGos gathered kidney failure and even death. from the session, COVID-19 is are also past winners of the COVID-19, amounting to RM40 at the Sultan Ismail Hospital for a indeed a threat to humankind if Iskandar Malaysia Social Hero million losses of revenue. - by For a better understanding Awards (IMSHA), which promotes Harish Mustak TI the collaboration of NGOs within dialogue and sharing session on locally, the dialogue session actions are taken without proper the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) was essential and significant in knowledge and procedure. Simple pandemic, or commonly known as educating and equipping the and basic facts about the virus can the Wuhan Virus which rst broke NGOs with information and be obtained from your nearest out in Wuhan in the Hubei province knowledge about the growing medical facility which includes the of China. concerns surrounding the virus. virus type, symptoms, as well as rst According to World Health This, in turn, will benefit the contact treatment of the symptoms. communities in which the NGOs There isn’t a cure yet or vaccines Organisation (WHO), Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are actively engaged in, as the developed for the Coronavirus, but cause illness ranging from the call for volunteers and assistance preventive measures can be taken common cold to more severe in the health department is much to curb its spread. diseases such as Middle East needed. NGOs were encouraged Respiratory Syndrome (MERS- Rising to the occasion, Dr to disseminate knowledge and CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Norli Rosli, Medical O cer from the steps everyone can take to do so Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel Johor Bahru District Health O ce such as taking proper measures in coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain shared about the chronology, equipping oneself with personal that has not been previously current situation, as well as the protection equipment (PPE) such Coronavirus dialogue with NGOs identified in humans and the response and action by the relevant as masks and sanitisers. One Kicking Off JARO Appreciates Visit Johor 2020 its Members for their Hard Work Tourism Johor ramps up Visit Johor 2020 promotions with a road tour to promote inbound tourism to the Annual celebration during festive season always a state of Johor Jspecial time to remember others di erently-abled members of ohor Area Rehabilitation As the oldest NGO in age ranging from 20 to 60 T ourism Johor has embarked on a Organisation (JARO) Johor since 1952, JARO has years old in average. mission to increase awareness as held its appreciation provided jobs and facilities well as ramp up promotions about Interested parties the Visit Johor 2020 campaign. This lunch for its members, with a xed wage.“Apart from campaign acts as a stimulus for the state tourism industry in light of the recent donors, sponsors, and getting a permanent job here who wish to lend a support Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19). community leaders on the (in JARO); we train them so to JARO may head to their “We are aware of the risks and impediments this new virus outbreak last day of the Chinese New they are in a stable job. We website at https://jaro.org.my/ has presented to the tourism industry. Nevertheless, the show must go on and Year at New York hotel, Johor pay EPF and SOCSO for them. and purchase their products tours are still on. The health department has assisted in promoting ways to prevent Bahru. They are like normal workers, online or visit them at No. the spread of the virus i.e by taking proper precautions such as wearing facemasks Datuk Jimmy Low becoming a part of the society 18 Jalan Sungai Chat, Sri and practice proper hygiene. We believe that this road tour will help boost the Boon Hong, the Chairman of and they have a permanent Gelam, 80100 Johor Bahru, attractiveness of tourism in Johor,” said Hajah Zihan binti Ismail, Director of Tourism JARO arrived earlier, greeting job so they could have dignity Johor or make a phone call Johor. donors, community leaders (as an individual),” said Datuk at 07-224 5632 to arrange The Johor state Tourism Exco, Liow Cai Tung officiated the Tourism Johor Flagging off the Road Tour and sponsors of the event to Jimmy noting the importance an appointment. - by Norfy Road Tour which was held at the Johor Tourist Information Centre (JOTIC). This the tourism Exco, I would like to mention whom he fondly joked about of such celebrations for the 55 Shafeq TI is a symbolic “kick-off” to the Visit Johor that the best way to prevent the outbreak 2020 campaign, which will bring the is to not panic, and practice the preventive the huge bag lled with ‘ang ambassadors all over Malaysia to distribute measures as instructed by the authorities. and disseminate tourism-marketing The rest will be handled by the health pows’, ready to be given away collaterals such as flyers and gifts. departments,” said Liow. at the event. The annual “The state departments are doing At the same time, official invitations its best to handle this COVID-19 issue. As for the upcoming Malaysia Sports (SUKMA) luncheon was sponsored that will also happen in Johor in July 2020 will be sent to each state. by the New York Hotel for 8 Tourism Johor has collaborated with consecutive years and is a the local taxi associations in Johor Bahru to serve as mini ambassadors of tourism who part of JARO’s social event as will act as front liners in promoting Visit Johor 2020. - by Harish Mustak TI a celebration to their disabled workers. JARO held the same celebration during Hari Raya and has recently added International Day of People with Disabilities as one of JARO Chairman, Datuk Jimmy Low Boon Hong (centre) personally serving food for the members their major celebrations since December, 2019.

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06 FREE COPY | The Iskandarian ISSUE 91 | MAC 2020 newsT H E I S K A N D A R I A N www.facebook.com/theiskandarian | www.theiskandarian.com Let the Creative Juices Flow at Art & Sip TLocal artist takes a different approach in encouraging people to pick up art parties, anniversaries Kumar’s Facebook page or he last time I did by-step painting show. In by attending Art & Sip at a friendly mocktail for those and gatherings. For more any painting was that time, Bob managed Amari Johor Bahru. Art & who might be driving home information or to book a ll up the form via www.bit. about a decade to captivate his audiences Sip is an ingenious idea later. slot, visit the‘Art by Lavannia do/amariartnsip - by Harish Mustak TI ago in school. I by producing the most conceptualised by local Lavannia is a local took an art subject in my beautiful and intricate artist, Lavannia Kumar. artist who wants to promote sixth form and managed landscape panoramas by Art & Sip is an the various art segments to score an A minus for the using the most unorthodox interesting mesh between such as the fine arts like nals despite being colour methods. Not forgetting anything art and just painting and drawing, or blind! his serenading voice of hanging out with friends, craftsmanship like weaving “ There are no instructions that essentially or making new ones in to the communities here. mistakes, just happy pioneered the Autonomous the process. The idea is Currently, Art & Sip accidents.” I cannot sensory meridian response to work with a group of has scheduled sessions at remember how many times (ASMR) concept of today. art enthusiasts or even Amari Johor Bahru and at I have heard the great Bob Recently I had a newbies on a particular art Fika Farmhouse at Horizon Ross utter those words; a chance to ful ll a lifelong assignment, while having a Hills. Art & Sip is also The umpteenth group who enjoyed almost every minute of the session known artist who kicked dream to emulate, or at sip of either a good strong available for hire at private o his televangelical step- least to make Bob proud, drink, for those who do, or events such as birthday Food Festival with Digital and Get Adventurous at Putt n Sanitising Touches M aQan, a Johor Glow Miniature Golf - The online food and beverage previously the audience only First in Malaysia!believe in the abilities of marketing watched posts about the foods on social media, but the first-timers. Learning this time it was all out to the from other organisers, they made sure to obtain all local who knows, you might be topping their Hall of Fame in platform, had organised their eld, leaving everyone spoilt municipality permits and no time. first food festival recently for choices. other clearances in order for This activity is great since there is no age limit to opposite Angsana Johor Promoting local the event to run smoothly. play the game. It’s challenging but fairly easy on the muscles Bahru Mall. The three-day economy, 90% of the vendors A unique challenge making it fun for the whole family or even as a date night! event supported by Tourism were from Johor. that loomed over that Putt N Glow is open Johor attracted almost 30,000 Touch N Go e-Wallet could have potentially from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Monday. Opening visitors locally and from also set up their booth and risked complete event hours are from 12pm to 8pm and extended for an hour Melaka and Selangor as well. more than 50 vendors o ered postponement indefinitely extra from Friday to Sunday. Almost all of the payments via online. This was the COVID-19 The last entry would be 45 minutes before closing 120 vendors were already convenience was de nitely (Coronavirus outbreak). time, and the fee is capped at RM30 per adult, child under clients of the platform hence, welcomed as we move However, upon consulting It’s glowing! Have fun putting your courses while 130cm is RM25 per entry. checking what else glows on you! Planning to hold a large group the festival was an online- towards going cashless as a advice from the State Health fun time? You can hit them Office, they provided face up at +607 510 1807 or email brought-to-life; where nation. E-wallet users could Umasks and hand sanitisers at them at [email protected]. also redeem a the entrance, and equipped Putt N Glow is located their hand washing stations at No 54, Jalan Eko Botani 3/6, stainless steel with more soaps for patrons. nless one have been does it give you the fun of Taman Eko Botani, 79100, to the land of free playing mini golf, it provides Iskandar Puteri, Johor. - by straw pack from where over 5,000 the experience in a space Norfy Shafeq TI their booth. The This was indeed a relief mini golf places are where everything glows in the MaQan organising given the situation where available across the nation, dark! The game is best played team consisted hygiene is at the top most Malaysians are yet to be in a team of 4 to 5 max. of seven youths priority. Besides the food familiar with the idea of mini Upon entry, you would aged 23-28, and fare, the event also had live golf as an activity simply get a scorecard, a putter and a it was their first performances from local because there is no mini golf ball. The sta would brief you time managing artists. in Malaysia! on the rules and demonstrate Entrepreneurs from Wany’s Snacks an event. It was MaQan is looking to The tables have now how to play, and no, you don’t posing with their sample products, selling delicious, flavoured nuts also not an easy expand their food festival turned and you can get active need to have any golfing feat convincing sponsors to to other cities as well. - by through Putt n Glow mini golf experience. Watch out for the Salamaha TI available in Johor. Not only unexpected challenges and Malaysian Culture Starts from Schools Maulidur Rasul such as ‘Maulidur Rasul’, living in a multiracial highlight. Besides that, a hosted an Ang Pow festival Pongal Festival ‘Ang Pow’ and ‘Pongal’ country. group of students put up where there were a few I n the spirit of patriotism celebrations. The diversity a spectacular performance performances prepared to closer to develop respect and living harmoniously, of these events at the First, the Muslims with the thappattam drums awe audiences such as the and understanding towards SMK Dato’ Jaafar grassroots level shows celebrated Maulidur Rasul which are used during lion dance, martial arts, and each other’s customs and Johor Bahru (SDJ) had that the school supports which is the celebration of Pongal festival. 24 festive drums. The day traditions, ensuring a better organised several multi- tolerance and harmonious Prophet Nabi Muhammad’s ended well with teachers Malaysia. - By Serafina Binti cultural events for all the birth. The theme for this Finally, the school Jahabar Sadik (Student students to participate in year was called ‘Cinta Rasul’ singing songs and Leaders Board) SMK Dato’ and Ustaz Ellyeen Amineen Ang Pow Celebration savory snacks were Jaafar, Johor Bahru TI Bin Mohd Salleh was invited handed out as a to give a speech. treat. Next, the Hindus Celebrating celebrated Pongal as a events and festivals traditional thanksgiving in SDJ has become occasion to the nature. an integral part Various activities such as in learning and kolam, pot painting and building a strong most importantly cooking cultural belief. Pongal using rice with milk Such celebrations in an earthen was the main bring the students

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Yusaini is also certi ed as a Property Manager under the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agent & Property Managers in 2018 and a holder of Capital Markets Services Representative’s Licence for Real Estate Investment Trust as a Licensed Director to carry out regulated activities speci ed under the Capital Markets Services Act. In January 2015, he was appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Malaysian REIT Managers Association (MRMA), an organisation that acts as a platform for the Malaysian REIT Managers to engage with the Regulators in proposing changes to the industry to promote its growth. Yusaini has approximately 30 years of experience in the Malaysian property industry, particularly in property valuation and building management. His vast expertise in property management is an asset in ensuring the smooth operation of Damansara Assets Sdn Bhd’s properties and development. Tell us more about Damansara Assets These are some of the simple questions tourist destination in terms of its local advancement in technologies. However, I Sdn Bhd (DASB) and its unique selling which we can ask and answer by taking architecture and offerings of a variety am still a strong believer of the traditional points. the right steps to address them. In of touristy things to do, as well as medium and getting hands on in some Damansara Assets Sdn Bhd is a company terms of running the property, besides keepsakes and souvenirs that comes cases. For example, in retail, I still prefer which focuses on the commercial experience, we need to accept and with promoting tourism of a certain local and I think most people agrees with me development as well as the managing of understand the current situation and destination. When it comes to place- that the look and feel of a product or commercial properties, namely, offices identify the options that can be taken. making, B5 has it all – retail, food, drinks, service that we are looking to procure plays and retail. We are experienced and have From there, we can introduce or fix any events, and more. a major part in the commercial transaction the expertise to identify the right blend discrepancies which arise. However, decision making process. Sure e-commerce between marketing mix and market from my personal experience, the most How will B5 benefit the local market in and digital retail can be interactive and it forces. The energy from those activities are important element is walking! Yes, terms of sustainable economy? simplifies the process, however, I would channelled into the process of breathing literally walking around your property Well, as I mentioned earlier, B5 is unique still like to try stuff on and check its quality. in soul into the properties under DASB’s to see first-hand on what’s going on, in a sense that it is a conglomerate or a supervision. and of course, “walking” around other consolidation of different business genres On a personal note, how and why did you places and venues to adapt ideas and coming together, where creativity meets end up in the property industry? What are some factors that affect act innovatively. innovation. Budding entrepreneurs have Just like anyone after high school, I got a few property management and what would a chance to try out, or go all out with our o ers to further my education both from the be the most important element in B5 Johor Street Market, is it a mall, different vendor package offerings. We government and private institutions. I took running a retail outlet? bazaar, or something new altogether? are more inclined to support and give the rst o er and it was on valuation then, There are of course many factors that B5 Johor Street Market is an open priority to venture ideas which are closely now people call it property management. can affect the process of managing a concept commercial tourism centre. linked to the local communities, as well as As I dove deeper into it, I found that this property. First of all, we must identify the That’s what we’d like to call it. It is not promoting the local tourist products and industry is quite interesting. Not only it can market forces surrounding the property. like a mall or a shop lot but essentially, destination branding, where in this case, be lucrative in most economic situations, What are the different eco accessibilities the focus point is on tourism and tourism the state of Johor. This will in turn create but it is also bene cial for me to develop available? Who are the people living products which encompasses retail, food, a more vigorous and active economy that my entrepreneurial portfolio. or coming to the area? What kind of drinks, events, and more. can self-sustain. changes does the community want? What do in your free time? How did the B5 Johor Street Market What is your take on the introduction I work all the time and of course whenever concept come about? and evolution of digital retail and I have free time, I spend it with my family The concept of having a street market e-commerce? either at home or on a trip locally or abroad. is not entirely a new idea. However, I like the idea of this evolution and the way we do it differently is to TI combine the best of everything we have to offer. As I mentioned earlier, we have plenty of experience in terms of retail property management, and with that expertise, we have performed numerous market studies and brainstorming sessions to identify the perfect combination and presentation of this particular community centre in regards to its surrounding market forces. What does B5 Johor Street Market have to offer to the public, as well as the related industries such as tourism? B5 Johor Street Market itself acts as a

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Japanese soldiers in front of a hotel or She can be reached at [email protected] “comfort station,” waiting for their turn Her wounds, however, were not fatal with the “comfort women” and she lived to share this experience when she shacks and a simple public hall that was used as a school and community hall. Remembering the Darkest Days was later rescued and reunited with the family. Other young women, however, were not The population, mainly Chinese, were moved into guarded camps to isolate them and as fortunate because many were abducted from prevent the army insurgents led by the CPM, from receiving their supply of food, material, Photos courtesy of the Malaysian Chinese Museum, Kuala Lumpur their homes in Korea, China, the Philippines and information and in getting new recruits. Southeast Asian nations and forced into sexual While it was a heavy-handed measure, the British considered it necessary because slavery by the Japanese. Chinese who lived at the forests’ edge or hillsides, were the rst links to the communists These included underaged girls who who were operating within the forests. were moved to“comfort stations”set up by the On my visit to the Malaysian Chinese Museum, I experienced entering a model of a Japanese where they were incarcerated as sex “new village” that was designed with barbed slaves to provide a “service” to the Japanese A model of the entrance to a New Village, guarded by a British security soldiers. patrol guard, displayed in the Malaysian Chinese Museum The Japanese claimed that this wire fences to separate villagers from the military prostitution system would reduce outside world. discontentment and boost the morale of The villagers lived like prisoners in a concentration camp because the entry and Japanese soldiers while preventing venereal exit points were closely guarded by British authorities and the village was kept under diseases and rape. round-the-clock surveillance by security patrols. Due to this cruel sexual abuse, most of This pioneer generation, who survived the“comfort women”did not survive the war. the darkest days, deserves our utmost respect because they persevered with courage To end their misery, some committed and resilience to carve out a livelihood and contributed to the development of a stronger A miniature tableau in the Malaysian Chinese Museum that portrayed Japanese suicide while those who survived their horri c multi-racial community. soldiers abducting the Chinese to treat them with unspeakable torture before ordeals were deeply damaged emotionally. These recollections aim to remind us of a sad era, our journey to recovery and imminent death organisation led by Colonel Lim Bo Seng. After the Japanese surrender in 1945, reconciliation, and how we have emerged as When my dad told me about the these evil acts of abducting and abusing the a thriving global economy. TI As the trailer for this season’s cinema women were widely condemned especially attraction was being telecast heroic adventures of Force 136, I was so in 2007, when the Japanese Supreme Court repeatedly on television screens in fascinated by the passion and commitment ruled that the comfort women were not entitled Malaysian homes, a new generation to compensation. of viewers were getting a glimpse of the reality of secret agents trained in sabotage, raids, When I watched Garden of Evening that happened in our nation, then called reconnaissance, espionage and irregular Mists, I was reminded of the horrors of war, the Malaya, during the Japanese invasion inWorld warfare. resistance movement and the Art Journey of War Two. From a book on Force 136, I learnt Pekan Nenas that showcased products from The award-wining historical novel that many Chinese su ered at the hands of a Sketch Walk through the Pekan Nenas new Garden of Evening Mists published in 2012 by the Japanese who were seeking intelligence village, last August. Malaysian author, Tan Twan Eng, is adapted information on the resistance movement. Fondly known as Kampung Cina Pekan into a movie and features an elegant Japanese As the Japanese tried to identify Nanas, this new village has some 70 years of garden set in Cameron Highlands along with resistance ghters, all manner of atrocities history, with many homes still occupied by third realistic scenes of Japanese brutality towards was in icted upon the Chinese. generation families. prisoners during the World War Two. People from all walks of life were The artwork from this project captured When the Japanese launched the targeted – men, women and children – most vivid on-location scenes which reminded Paci c War in 1941, they wreaked havoc in were innocent victims, tied up and dumped me that new villages were in fact, a counter the region and Malaya was not spared in this in the sea, beheaded, buried alive, poisoned insurgency technique employed by the British in dark period of history. or shot dead. the mid-1950s during the Malayan Emergency. While the British retreated into Just as countless families lost their With the rise of nationalism, the CPM Singapore, Japanese troops marched south loved ones in the war, our grandfather’s announced in February 1948, its mission to to Johor Bahru from Kota Baru in Kelantan, a second brother, his wife, daughter, son and overthrow the British colonial government virtually unstoppable force that took over the others fell victim to the Japanese too while through force. Malay Peninsular in just seven days. they were being transferred on a truck. In response to the growing threat of The three and a half years of Japanese Women and children were separated communist insurgency, the British implemented Occupation were the darkest days of agony and suffering for the people of Malaya, particularly the Chinese, who were subjected to inhumane forms of torture that ended with death. Formed in 1930, the Communist Party of Malaya (CPM), primarily run by the Chinese with Malay and Indian members, aimed to establish a republic driven by communism. To ght against the Japanese, the CPM formed a guerilla wing called the Malayan People’s Anti-Japanese Army (MPAJA), while the Kuomintang had their Overseas Chinese A view of the basic design of a New Village that resembled a prefabricated Resistance Forces and the British deployed neighbourhood of simple wooden shacks Force 136, a special wartime intelligence

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One of the most popular bands In the spirit of Visit Johor 2020 – I band has become Germany’s or single on the Billboard Hot 100 with in the nu-metal explosion of the late indulged in a mini staycation with my family rather Continental Europe’s most “Here I Go Again” to boot. 1990s and early 2000s, Slipknot were at Somerset Medini Iskandar Puteri to explore successful rock band and an instantly formed in late 1995 in Des Moines, the area. Flip over to learn more of my stay and recognisable name in the rock scene. In 2015 the band released The Iowa; after some early personnel what I did. Purple Album, a reworking of classic shifts, the nine-piece lineup settled Expressing a career like the one songs from David’s Deep Purple days. around. As always, for those wishing to share of the Scorpions in mere numbers is The subsequent world tour was one their fashion collection, travel tales, or like us almost impossible. 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16 FREE COPY | The Iskandarian ISSUE 91 | MAC 2020 liveT H E I S K A N D A R I A N www.facebook.com/theiskandarian | www.theiskandarian.com One to One with Regency Specialist Hospital Dr Thokha bin In-House Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Dr Thokha Muhammad Specialty Obstetrics & Gynaecology From delivering babies, Dr Thokha began to take a keen interest in In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Dr Thokha, Regency However, helping childless couples to do it again and again. It is a life- the resultant embryos are later repeatedly if they are trying IUI or Specialist Hospital’s In- achieve pregnancy is even more changing event,” said Dr Thokha. transferred into the womb to natural sex because the pregnancy house Obstetrician & satisfying. He quit his government develop naturally. success rate is lower. Furthermore, Gynaecologist is quite a position and joined his friend’s According to him, the these repeated unsuccessful well-known name among childless private practice where for 12 world’s infertility statistic says In natural sex or IUI, attempts with IUI or natural sex couples intending to start a years he introduced IVF and other that about 15% of couples cannot fertilisation still needs to occur in family. He has a Master’s Degree in infertility treatments. get pregnant and in Johor alone the fallopian tube and we have no create so much of emotional stress. Obstetric Gynaecology and began there are at least 150,000 couples way to control it and most Therefore, IVF is a much preferred his career in Terengganu with “I started doing IVF and at any one time who are infertile. often they never get method to conceive a baby. special interest in Natural Birth. infertility treatment to make He suggest couples to not delay into the tube. That is After several years, he decided to couples happy because when and seek treatment as soon as why the pregnancy Dr Thokha hopes that leave his practice in the government you counsel an unhappy childless possible as time and age are the success rate is low. one day IVF can be made hospital and venture into private couple who has been trying to key determining factors that needs In IVF, the practice driven by passion to focus conceive after 10-15 years to the to be considered. remaining more affordable to everyone on couples who wants to have point of almost giving up, IVF is like good so that this novel human babies. a hope which takes lesser than a There are multiple ways quality From delivering babies, month of treatment and by God’s to assist couples into pregnancy. embryos technology which Dr Thokha began to take a keen grace, the majority of them will get Broken down into 3 distinct will be has been there interest in In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF). pregnant. That special moment categories; natural (normal frozen for more than According to him, assisting safe when you break the news that they sex), semi-natural (intrauterine for future use at a much cheaper 30 years, delivery of babies is very satisfying. are pregnant and the sheer joy you insemination) or fully artificial cost for subsequent attempts to get can reach see on their faces makes you want (IVF). The rst two categories can pregnant. The embryos can be the target be treated in many ways from using frozen inde nitely and can still group of our tablets, to giving hormone injection be used to achieve pregnancy population. to induce egg growth followed even when the woman is at He has helped by timely natural intercourse or menopausal stage. many couples intrauterine insemination (IUI) with their of sperm. These first 2 methods Many are unaware that in first baby and however, give a lower chance of the long run, IVF is the cheapest way success (5% for natural sex, 10% to build a family. Even though the recently helped for IUI) as compared to IVF (50% to a Johor couple 60%). rst attempt may appear expensive, who was trying for 13 years to get the subsequent attempts become pregnant. By God’s grace, she got In IVF, it bypasses the cheaper and a ordable. Looking at pregnant within 24 days of IVF natural passage and the ovum the average Malaysian family size treatment. is retrieved, and fertilisation is with 2-3 children, couples need to “It’s life changing. You’ll made to happen in the lab and spend longer time and invest more look at life di erently and get a sense of purpose of doing things and you feel good,” he adds. TI

17 FREE COPY | The Iskandarian ISSUE 91 | MAC 2020 workT H E I S K A N D A R I A N www.facebook.com/theiskandarian | www.theiskandarian.com COVID-19: The Heavy Blow on Businesses Itook a stroll at one of the tourist hotspots in Malaysia just about a takes the opportunity to spread a pass, we will be seeing temporary to be ful lled because of natural Alya Ariffin week ago but most of the shops deadly virus through animal and lay-o exercise, retrenchment and and unavoidable catastrophes but were closed. The bustling city human transmission during mass closure of businesses which are liabilities for non-performance of Legal Adviser went quiet and very few tourists movement across the globe! As never good signs for the economy. contract are not applicable. In this MECA South Sdn. Bhd. were seen walking around. This of mid-February 2020, the disease Currently, some of the most heavily case, a deadly virus which had been felt quite eerie and worrying as the claimed a total of at least over 2000 impacted industries are tourism, discovered to be airborne. [email protected] economic impact of the current lives in China alone with new cases hotels and manufacturing. Even COVID-19 outbreak can be seen in of infection reported daily. 30 other Hyundai has halted its automotive If your business is our own backyard. countries now have confirmed production due to lack of parts foreseeing such an impact, there cases of the virus, but the world from China. are many avenues to venture In late 2019, a new branch is coming together to ght this. A into in order to keep the business of the corona family of viruses possible sigh of relief for everyone. At the same time, afloat. Cost cutting exercises was discovered in Wuhan, China companies are seeing the without losing current employees and it had no known antidote From a business point activation of a clause in their are plenty and of course MECA will initially infecting China’s citizens. of view, we are foreseeing a contract, the force majeure be able to guide you through the The outbreak also occurred at the major blow to the market. As we provision. Force majeure means process. Perseverance is key and as time of mass migration due to the know, China is one of the biggest contractual obligations are unable always,‘This storm too shall pass’. TI Lunar New Year. Seems like such a producers of parts and finished good plot for a superhero movie goods while also being one of the I might say – where the villain largest consumers. Heavy reliance is placed on China’s output by many countries with Malaysia at number 8 costing 63 billion ringgit. To curb further spread of the deadly virus, China’s government had ordered ports and roads closed, businesses and schools shut and citizens to stay indoors with limited movement. As a result, companies are unable to obtain the raw materials needed to continue production. If this cloud does not LIVE Getting to Know the Noble Volute Noble volute feeding on a its siphon and engulfs it with its Threatened Species, but can still Indian volute (or Baler shell), Serina Rahman foot. It then waits for the clam be widely found in Malaysian Melo melo. Nclam to crack open to breathe before waters. Often brought to shore Serina Rahman is the co- oble volutes as bycatch in fishermen’s nets, The Noble volute lay founder of Kelab Alami and a (Cymbiola nobilis, The Noble volute, like other it is often enjoyed by local eggs in a large, hard translucent Visiting Fellow at the ISEAS- known locally as snails, uses its siphon to fishing families as a treat that egg-casing that it attaches to Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore kilah) are striking ‘feel’ around as it searches a dead bivalve or other hard snails with loud geometric for prey The Noble volute laying its substrate. Only a few eggs directly into dark brown or patterns. They can grow to sticking in its proboscis then egg capsule emerge from the many in the deep purple mini-snails. Their about football-size and its scraping its prey clean with its is scrubbed, soaked, sliced and casing as the survivors have zigzag patterns only emerge foot is just as distinctive as its radula (tiny teeth). shallow fried in chili (sambal). eaten the rest; they hatch as they age and grow bigger. shell. Its bright orange spots Other than being consumed by on a black base, disguise an The Noble volute humans, it is also preyed on by Noble volutes often get Kelab Alami conducts incredibly strong and large is listed as ‘vulnerable’ in other large snails such as the caught in fishermen’s nets guided walks in intertidal muscle. It senses its prey with Singapore’s Red List of by mistake and are a popular seagrass meadows that will enable you to meet and exa mine these amazing snails. Find out more at kelabalami.weebly. com. TI

18 FREE COPY | The Iskandarian ISSUE 91 | MAC 2020 investT H E I S K A N D A R I A N www.facebook.com/theiskandarian | www.theiskandarian.com Shariah- Compliant Accumulating Wealth Cryptocurrency Ready to Enter the Tips & Tricks Lessons Learned from the Black Digital Coin Market Swan Event – Part 2 OBC - UTM has concluded their research In January, we talked about to convince the Muslim world on digital the geopolitical tension that never easy to execute. Reasons? coins developed between Iran and Greed! As a human being, if you the US. In merely a month, we have 10% paper profit, you would desire to earn 20%, and so forth. have witnessed how the COVID-19 It would never end. As a result, virus outbreak from China has your hesitation would turn your severely affected the whole world. profit into losses. By then, you At the time of writing, over 70,000 would be more unwilling to sell, people have been infected and because there is pain in cutting Tey Bin Yuen close to 2000 people have died losses. Owing to this indecisive Binyuen is the founder of BY Enrich Resources and the author from this pandemic. Analysts have behaviour, you hardly have spared of ‘Life beyond the Comfort concurred the economic losses cash to buy when opportunities Zone’ and ‘Profit from Share Investment’. His books are would be much higher than the arise. Therefore, you must take available in major bookstores in Malaysia, Singapore or online SARs, as China has now accounted profit when it hits your target. http://www.teybinyuen.com/ profitfromshareinvestment . for four times more of the global day when panic sets in. However, GDP than 17 years ago. 2) Set Plan because of its strong momentum, its robust moving average (MA) Domestically, Bank Negara Many people tend to adapt the lines, such as MA50 or MA100 tend to support. So, always have what announced that Malaysia’s 4Q19 ‘see how, see first’ approach. counters and price you want to Pervasive Computing Research Group, Faculty of switch to in mind, so that when the gross domestic product (GDP) Unfortunately, it would not work. time comes, you can execute more Computing, UTM visit to OKWAVE Inc, Tokyo upon the easily. growth slowed to 3.6%, which is Instead, you need to have a trading JINHAC Presentation in Osaka, Japan 4) Buy Uptrend below market expectation. With plan such as setting your exit point If you look at our portfolio, you can see these counters have one thing the new black swan and depressing prior to buying. Exit points consist in common: they all technically apanese digital media issues of gharar (uncertainty), uptrend. As the saying goes, “The giant OKWAVE Inc’s maisir (speculation), riba news prevailed, there is no wonder of profit target and loss cutting rich get richer, and the poor get blockchain arm, OKBLO (usury) and zulm (injustice). poorer”. It applies to stock trading, the KLCI Composite Index (KLCI) point. tested the lowest in five years at If you can sell at your CKCHAIN CENTRE Sdn In addition, Lastroots, 1518 before rebounding. Ironically, profit target, you would have Bhd. (OBC), has concluded a subsidiary of OKWAVE despite the severe outbreak, the extra bullets to use. Likewise, if its collaborative research Inc, successfully acquired a Dow Jones Industrial (DJI) Index the market does not go your way, on shariah-compliant registered cryptocurrency has shrugged off the COVID-19 you will preserve your capital. digital coins with Universiti exchanger license from and stands at the historical level Remember; you set the loss cutting Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). The the Kanto Finance Bureau at above 29000 points. point based on your risk appetite, study which began on 30th (Virtual currency exchange So, let us continue whether it’s 5%, 10% or more. December 2018, investigated registration: Kanto Local discussing the lessons learned Quite often, I have seen my friends’ the viability, importance and Finance Bureau No.00018). from the black swan event. capitals getting wiped out because requirements of shariah- Following their rst successful First, here is how our portfolio of not willing to let go when the compliant cryptocurrency. licensed coin, OKWAVE performed up to 14th February trade did not favour them. Once G l o b a l Inc Japan plans to create a 2020: your capital is gone, you are out c r y p t o c u r r e n c y u s e r digital coin to ful ll demands base exceeds 30 million for shariah-compliant people and the adoption cryptocurrencies in the Muslim of cryptocurrencies in world, an idea welcomed by commerce is a growing Malaysian Prime Minister, Tun trend among global markets. Dr Mahathir Mohamad and However, statistics show Muslim leaders at the Kuala that cryptocurrency usage in Lumpur Summit 2019. Muslim countries is amongst “These shariah- the lowest worldwide, which is compliant digital coins will attributed to their reluctance in have certain competitive legitimising cryptocurrencies advantages in saturated for fear that they are not cryptocurrency pools of the compliant with Islamic law. future. The stability of the OBC-UTM’s paper coins will make users feel proposes that the shariah- more secure with ptocurrency c o m p l i a n t b l o c k c h a i n investment, and governments ecosystem comprises of will be more comfortable with four shariah based features; the widespread use of the The companies or strategies mentioned in this article are meant for study purpose only. It doesn’t constitute permissioned ledger on public currency, thanks to the coin’s any ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ recommendation. Please consult your financial professional if you want to make any decision. network for registered users, novel approach in supporting stable coin that is backed anti-money laundering and up by gold with window consumer laws,” added The portfolio above shows of the game. too. price mechanism, forensic Matsuda Gen, the Chief a gain of 308% since November ` A trading plan is a basic Uptrend counters 2015. In February, we were approach. You can fine-tune your transaction system, and KYC/ Executive O cer of OBC and entitled for a 1.2 cents dividend plan and make it more agile. The mean more smart money are from FOUNDPAC Group, which is next point shows how. still buying. Therefore, the AML compliant protocol. The Board of Directors of OKWAVE RM1440. Our new cash level is now probability to continue going up at RM94,361. 3) Switch Counter is higher. Nevertheless, there is no features aim to tackle the Inc. - by Norfy Shafeq TI You switch based on two scenarios: guarantee. So always stick to your So, apart from the four First, the counters you bought trading plan. 4th International Halal Conference (INHAC) that was held lessons we shared in the last issue, has turned into a downtrend of in Osaka, Japan let us continue with another four sideways. It means the probability Conclusion lessons here: of winning has reduced. Therefore, So after experiencing two black switch to another uptrend counter. swans in two months, plus some 1) Take Profit lessons learned, you would have Taking profit is the hardest Second, switch to a strong some ideas on what to do next. thing to do for many traders or bullish counter when a black Instead of feeling fearful, it is time investors. Yes, even though you swan hits. Quite often, this kind of to sharpen your saw and embrace are sitting on 10-20% profit, it is counter could correct to 10% in a the moment when it comes. TI

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21 FREE COPY | The Iskandarian ISSUE 91 | MAC 2020 homeT H E I S K A N D A R I A N www.facebook.com/theiskandarian | www.theiskandarian.com New Facilities in EduCity Sports Complex Elevated its Global Status The RM6 million venue is now ready to host local and international events EduCity Sports Complex managed under EduCity Iskandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd million worth of investment from EduCity. Investment Berhad, who said the facilities in capped at RM10 per session per individual (EduCity) launched its new 25-metre Wan Ahmad Saifuddin Wan Ahmad the sports complex are also perfect for hosting and is open from 8.30am to 10.30pm daily. - by warm-up pool at the Aquatic Centre, football and netball games for the SUKMA Johor Norfy Shafeq TI Radzi, Managing Director of EduCity said, in July and the pool could be used for athletes “EduCity is envisioning more partnership with The newly installed scoreboard at EduCity Sports Complex complementing their 50-metre Olympic- sports organisations and clubs to run clinics to train before the big event. distance swimming pool built back in 2012. and tournaments focusing on junior athletes. Professor Dr Sakina Sofia Baharom, The pool includes additional features like a new In 2019 alone, we have hosted more than 60 Director of Operations, EduCity Iskandar timing system and a scoreboard in their pursuit events where 80% are mostly sports-related Malaysia Sdn Bhd assures the community to be Southeast Asia’s ideal destination to host events. Therefore, we are more than brick and involvement would continue for the year local and international swimming events. mortar and envisioned to be the focal point for 2020 like the Educity Swimming Development Both the swimming pool and the the sports industry in Asia when it comes to Programme (ESDP) in 2019, training Orang Asli warm-up pool are certi ed by FINA (Fédération producing talents in sports”. Seletar to compete professionally. Internationale de Natation) / the International The launch of the pool was o ciated Measuring 25 metres long and 1.4m Swimming Federation. Taking 6 months to by Datuk Ir. Khairil Anwar Ahmad, Chairman depth, the pool is now open to public for develop; the warm-up pool costs about RM6 of EduCity and President/CEO of Iskandar training and competition purpose. The fee is Digital Johor and SF Techlogis Block B Amber Heights Launched at UMLand Seri Alam Committed in Realising the UMLand Seri Alam celebrated the Lunar New Year with abundance of festive Industrial Revolution 4.0 Agenda activities and the launch of Amber Heights Block B starting at RM301,800 Digital Johor Sdn Bhd (DJSB), The collaboration is to digitalise key economic a subsidiary set to complement DJSB’s sectors within the state; 8th Key Thrust Area – which in time will empower c o m p a n y o f Digital Johor Innovation the establishments of new Ku m p u l a n Pra s a ra n a X-Celerator by breeding digital-driven industries. Rakyat Johor Sdn Bhd, and Johorean star tups to The idea is to transform the SF Techlogis Sdn Bhd has leverage on the cloud state, in line with the fourth formalised its collaboration computing technology industrial revolution (4IR) in a MoU document that guarantees platform and the evolution of smart e x c h a n g e s e s s i o n t o uptime so as to provide the cities, or digitising Johor, to support and establish best user experience. become Intelligent Johor. impactful initiatives and Besides, SF Techlogis In a nutshell, programmes in line with provide free consultation I n t e l l i g e n t Johor The VIPs from UMLand as well as Liow Cai Tung, State Tourism and Women, Family, the agenda of digitalising for companies about the encompasses Johoreans Iand Community Development chairman the economy. total logistics planning from all walks of life and SF Techlogis has which focus on the B2B those who migrate here – n conjunction with the space of 844 sqft – 846 sqft. are necessary for us to move 15th day of the Lunar New The three-bedroom unit has forward as a nation, and modernised the largest market in Malaysia and in the way they work, live, Year, UMLand Seri Alam a larger area of 1,019 sqft – infrastructural advancements allow us to modernise our fast online logistic platform in Singapore. play and govern. DJSB will Malaysia by developing a DJSB welcomes be the driver behind the opened its doors at the 1053 sqft. mobile app which acts as t e c h n o l o g y - r e l a t e d State Government’s agenda Amber Heights sales gallery Bigger families can changing landscape. However, a platform that provides business entities especially to transform the state into to welcome the public to opt for the larger three- we must not forget about the door-to - door loading in Johor for collaboration a thriving digital economy enjoy the Cap Goh Mei bedroom with dual key delicate balance of greenery and delivering services by providing innovative, through the digitalisation of festivities, as well as be the option with a generous built and construction. UMLand combined with transparent low-cost, reliable and critical economic sectors. TI rst to witness the launch of up space of 1,053 sqft. Seri Alam aims to build more logistic fee, insured goods s e c u r e cloud the Amber Heights Block B Facilities such as than just townships and guarantee, and live tracking i n f r a s t r u c t u r e condominium. security guard house, linear developments, which are system. needed to scale up This second phase Green Park, community world class, but also building DJSB strongly their product or development of Amber centre with pre-function lifestyles and communities. believes that Johor has the service delivery. H e i g h t s , a f r e e h o l d area, management office, Through this, we hope that potential to lead the wave With the vision l o w - d e n s i t y, h i g h - r i s e s w i m m i n g p o o l, a n d Ambers Heights will be able to of digital economy. By of empowering the development o ers practical gymnasium are among the provide one of the best living supporting startups like SF people and the state amenities within a beautifully provided therein for the experiences here in Johor Techlogis, DJSB is making of Johor towards landscaped and peaceful comfort of its residents. Bahru.” a step forward in enabling greater economic enclave. In the spirit of UMLAnd Seri Alam is the establishment of local a c h i e v e m e n t s , MoU document exchange Starting a t celebration, KK Wong, Group currently focusing on Amber ‘unicorn’ (tech star tup the Johor State between Dato Haji Mohd RM301,800, Amber Heights Director of Townships, Heights residences (Block A), Noorazam (Digital Johor) company that reaches US$1 Government has and Dato Tan Soon Hong (SF comes with three layout UMLand reiterated UMLand which was launched in late billion-dollar market value) formulated a Techlogis Sdn Bhd) to compete globally. strategic initiative variations. The first is the Seri Alam’s mission by saying, 2019 and is set for completion two-bedroom with a built-up “Building and development in 2022. - by Harish Mustak TI 121 Affordable Homes & 10 Shop Offices Successfully Balloted T he state housing department department’s affordable involved the balloting in urban areas for the the required documents along with the homes programme of the Type C affordable lower and middle class,” and were called for support of PIJ where the people from home (121 units) and 10 said Datuk Dr Sahruddin balloting. less affluent households units of affordable shop bin Haji Jamal, Johor Dr Sahruddin Holding Sdn Bhd have can apply online through office. Menteri Besar. wishes all recipients recently disseminated the e-rumah portal at “The state The total number of the certificate of over 120 certificates erumah.johor.gov.my government, through PIJ of applications for eligibility the best of of eligibility to eager for a fair, transparent Holdings will continue Taman Perbadanan luck and make haste in home seekers from the and systematic process. to play a part in fulfilling Islam Larkin housing efforts to obtain housing lower and middle class At this balloting the social responsibility is 4,482. From that, financing so to ensure families. event for Taman towards the citizens 506 applicants were the home ownership This is part of Perbadanan Islam, of the state, primarily shortlisted and have process to run smoothly. Eager home seekers waiting for their affordable homes in providing housing successfully submitted - by Harish Mustak TI number to be called the state housing

22 FREE COPY | The Iskandarian ISSUE 91 | MAC 2020 homeT H E I S K A N D A R I A N www.facebook.com/theiskandarian | www.theiskandarian.com Eco Tropics Kempen Hartanah Bumi 2.0 ETimely and limited units up for grabs units are left in the quota co Tropics in Kota new things like the new for Bumi lots. Interested Masai, Pasir Gudang, highway link to Senai-Desaru, parties may call the gallery Johor under Eco and the campaign offers at +607 252 2255 or email World has launched Bumi holders Loan Stamp yet another Kempen Duty, SPA and MOT for free. [email protected] or Hartanah Bumi 2.0. Over 20 Their 2-storey houses are visit their gallery directly at Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) as large as 20’x70’ and just Eco Tropic’s Sales Gallery at came all the way from KL within your grasp especially No. 1, Jalan Kota Masai, Kota to give the township a look with a 26% discount and Masai, 81700 Pasir Gudang, over. The leaders were briefed RM1,000 deposit. Moreover, Johor. The gallery is open about the housing project houses priced at RM438,200 every day – Mondays to at the Eco World Gallery, could get an installment as Fridays from 9am - 6pm, before proceeding for a tour low as RM1,935 per month while on the weekends and and experiencing the whole and with a warranty worth Public Holidays it’s open environment of Eco Tropics 3 years. from 10am - 6pm. - by Norfy which spans over 1,000km Currently, only 70 Shafeq TI of Kota Masai area. Like any other Eco World’s signature, Eco Tropics’ neighbourhood is blanketed with 35% greenery coupled with European- style design homes; it is no wonder their first phase sold out in no time. Phase 2 is left with only corner lots available for purchase and currently, Phase 3 is under development and expected to be completed by 2023. Accessibility to the housing includes the Senai-Desaru Eco Tropics are highway observing a lot of exciting Mah Sing Group Reaches New Milestone with the Launch of Acacia Scale model of Meridin East township and planned a build-up area of 1838 square feet and will also be surrounding facilities bicycle and jogging track in a guarded community whilst being strategically with two guard houses to In conjunction with situated at the Senai Desaru act as added security for the Chinese New Year 2020, Expressway. Furthermore, to community. Mah Sing Group hosted the launch of their brand The event was not new double-storey link accommodate the education only intended for prospective buyers but also included homes Acacia. Located in needs of a wide range of activities such as a colouring competition for those who their township Meridin East age groups, a kindergarten, brought their children along. There were also two which is situated in Pasir a primary school and a special performances that set the atmosphere with Gudang, Johor, the launch secondary school are also excitement, much to the amusement of families that included activities for the being constructed. participated - one by a lion dance troupe with reworks whole family and started o Acacia was launched and another by our well- known local drum troupe, with a bang of reworks to at the Meridin East Sales 24 Festive Drums. The hosts also organised tours to view kick o the occasion. Gallery and this phase the showhouses. Meridin East is a contains 93 completed units Currently, 70% of the Non-Bumi lots have township launched in with 94 more on the way. The been sold with the entire township having handed 2016 that plans to offer houses are 22’x70’ double- over 900 units of the 1500 residential lots and 344 not only housing units storey linked homes and are commercial lots planned. Prospective buyers will also but also 2&3 storey shop priced for sale at RM498,000 be able to take out a 100% loan for the house price at office lots, a proposed for Bumiputra units. It also RM500k and below. - by Evan Lim TI shopping mall, a 9 acre features 4 bedrooms with 3 outdoor park and a 9 acre bathrooms and a freehold lake complete with a 16km title. Each home covers

23 FREE COPY | The Iskandarian ISSUE 91 | MAC 2020 homeT H E I S K A N D A R I A N www.facebook.com/theiskandarian | www.theiskandarian.com Innovative Heritage Charm at UMLand Bandar Seri Alam B5 Johor Street Market Announces “Smart City” Initiatives PIJ Holdings Sdn Bhd continues its support in developing affordable homes under the state housing and development requirements T op ten and award shown true organic growth 5G networks, more e cient winning Malaysian and development, allowing public transportation, energy B 5 Johor Street property it to further expand as a efficient buildings and Market - just as the developer, United smart township. In addition, cleaner water treatment and name suggests is Malayan Land Berhad this exercise carried out waste management.” a street-concept (UMLand) launches a new by UMLand is in line with market/mall of 56,475 sq. Located in Flagship D of the Iskandar Malaysia ft facing Angsana Johor initiative that will see the the state government’s economic region, UMLand Bandar Seri Alam was Bahru Mall in Tampoi, transformation of Bandar initiative to bring growth identified by IRDA as Seri Alam, one of its agship and development to Johor, one of the key drivers Johor Bahru under Johor townships here in Iskandar while also making it an ideal of development in the area, combining and Corporation through its balancing the elements of economic, environment and Property Division, Johor Malaysia. environment for both local sustainability to form an all rounded and self-sustaining Land Berhad (JLand) and The fun interior of B5 Johor Street Market invoking The initiative and foreign investors,”said Dr ecosystem. the nostalgic feeling of how the old Johor looked focuses on the partnership Sahruddin who is also the co- Damansara Assets Sdn like with Iskandar Regional chairman of IRDA. In line with IRDA’s Bhd (DASB). The name ‘B5’ Smart City Guidelines and Low Carbon Blueprint; is a catchy version that is to entice di erent spheres characteristics of Johor’s Development Authority He also expressed his Bandar Seri Alam was chosen to take the lead in derived by its location,‘Batu of food lovers, Box Park, heritage and charm that will (IRDA), TNBX, Telekom excitement and gratitude to becoming the “Smart City Malaysia, and Regency UMLand in taking the lead of Knowledge”. As one of 5’or‘5th mile’as it was once and a centre stage to bring back the old Johor Specialist Hospital, which will to adopt Iskandar Malaysia’s Johor’s pioneer developers, UMLand aims to play a vital popularly referred to by the promote arts and culture nostalgia. The heritage part in the developments in the Iskandar Malaysia older generation. through performances to concept could be seen as allow further developments Smart City and Low Carbon region. - by Harish Mustak E m u l a t i n g busking and handicrafts for part of the interior and in the township. Present at initiatives that will help TI the launch were Datuk Dr improve the quality of life of Melbourne’s popular Queen souvenirs. there are several nostalgia- Victoria Market, the street 219 shops with invoking designs that Sahruddin bin Jamal, Johor the people living and working market is aiming to be a occupancy rate of 85% visitors could catch as they Menteri Besar, Tun Musa in the area. Hitam, UMLand Chairman, Dr Sahruddin further centralised retail tourism were ready prior to its stroll through the roofed and Dato’ Ng Eng Tee, added,“With the combination centre where tourists opening for the public on part of the mall. The open could find everything 20th February 2020 and a air space has a stage facing Executive Deputy Chairman of sustainable technology Johor under one roof. grand launching ceremony the exhibition area and of UMLand, as well as other within the township, it will Johor Exco members, allow for improved public There are retail bazaars took place in that same children could join in the government officials and safety and the quality of comprising of permanent weekend to gather more fun of old school hopscotch and periodic tenants, food people to attend and get and ‘galah panjang’ games industry players. life by enabling cashless and beverages dishing out a feel of the place and see that are painted on the “Bandar Seri Alam has payments, integration of popular Malaysian food what’s in store. ground. with a main highlight on The overall design B5 Johor Street Johor cuisine, food trucks and ambience is the Market is open every day from 10am to 10pm but keep stopping by as there are more that is yet to come. Get updated through their website www.b5johorstreetmarket. com or Instagram, @ b5johorstreeetmarket. Leasing opportunities are open and you could y an email to mariam@ Datuk Dr Sahruddin bin Jamal, Johor Menteri Besar along with his two state Exco members, Liow Cai Tung and Sr Dzulkefly Ahmad getting a brief about 5G Look out for photography points scattered around dasb.com.my. - by Norfy technology the area for that Insta-worthy picture Shafeq TI Financial “Mismanagement” in Stratified Development Strati ed developments are managed primarily through contribution 2. Eliminate or reduce dealings with cash. during every AGM is to ascertain su ciency to common fund by purchasers This includes collection, petty cash, vendor of maintenance fund. Maintenance fund or parcel owners. It is important payment and etc. should not have high surpluses as it is 3. Ensure property manager has strong budgeted for the recurring expenditure of to understand that the Maintenance controls and SOP to ensure every process the development. and Sinking Funds are used to manage, has proper check & balance. Submit a motion for the reduction maintain and improve the development. 4. Having quali ed accountants in the of maintenance charge during the AGM management team demonstrates the if your development has a big surplus in Money Goes Missing commitment of the property manager maintenance fund. Sr Terence Nathan & Dr. Kam Hui Wen Very often we hear about stories to ensure proper nancial controls are in Financial Planning & Analysis Sr Terence was formerly a Finance Manager of fraudulent practices that results in place. Financial planning & analysis is the based in Singapore who switched his career depletion of common fund. From our involvement as committee for over Maintenance Fund in Surplus art of identifying opportunities to solve to Property Surveying. He’s the CEO at a decade, we have witnessed many On another end of the spectrum, underlying operational ine ciencies. For Invenio Potential. Dr. Kam has PHD in Facility Management & Degree in Building Surveying unscrupulous methods used by property there are committees who on the pretext instance, an investment of RM100K for the and she is leading the Defect Management & management staff or even committee of saving money appoint the cheapest upgrading of access control and visitor Procurement Departments at Invenio Potential. members who corroborate with dishonest and bare minimum work force in their management system which eliminates the They can be reached at www.invenioptl.com property managers. development. Over time, deterioration need for security at lobby areas resulted in Is it better to continue with status takes e ect due to lack of maintenance. annual savings of RM158K. This savings is quo and increase maintenance charges Steps to Ensure Money Does Not Go Property value drops and tenants move crucial in balancing the budget and thus, due to in ation and leakages or appoint Missing out. maintenance charge need not be increased. professional licensed property managers 1. Appoint committee members who One of the reasons the Strata who are capable of out of the box solutions uphold integrity and are able to contribute. Management Act requires tabling of budget Conclusion to reduce ballooning costs? TI

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