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02 FREE COPY | The Iskandarian ISSUE 90 | FEB 2020 newsT H E I S K A N D A R I A N www.facebook.com/theiskandarian | www.theiskandarian.com SEND LETTERS RM56,000 Audio-Recording Machine OR INQUIRIES to Aid Cases Involving Children TO JEWEL hands vital equipment for the state police to ease the process of facebook.com/theiskandarian [email protected] obtaining information from child witnesses www.theiskandarian.com F ollowing up from our longer works for the past 2 years in managed to sum up to RM35,000. Datuk Shafie has relayed his THE ISKANDARIAN coverage on the Child the Johor Bahru Police Contingent CIC has been in operation gratitude to supportive partners Interview Centre (CIC), an Headquarters (IPKJB)’ CIC. like JEWEL and individuals like Our Friends audio-recording machine since September 2005 being Akmal Nasir, Member of Parliament Handed over by the Johor one of the 3 earliest contingent of Johor Bahru for funding the renovation of an interview room worth RM56,000 has recently Women’s League or JEWEL, the headquarters to have an audio and a recording room where the machine would be placed at a cost replaced the older machine that no NGO had held a fund-raising recording in Malaysia. “The audio of RM10,000, Syed Azmi Al-Habsyi, a child activist was also present event focusing on is for the authority to record as the sponsor for food vouchers given to children who made their the effort to purchase statements from eyewitnesses trips to CIC JB for the whole 2019 and till October 2020. Also, Kechara the audio-recording aged 16 and under and it is a part Soup Kitchen’s Merlin Hoo has organised 2 trips of food supply machine in Shangri-La, of compulsion made by law (for every week to feed the children in CIC and other individuals who have Kuala Lumpur in 2018 the contingent headquarters to be supported CIC through volunteer- basis. - by Norfy Shafeq TI with the presence of equipped with this machine),” said Her Royal Highness Deputy Johor Police Chief, Datuk Raja Zarith Sofiah, Shafie Ismail. He also mentioned Permaisuri Johor and that during the 2 years without the with the aid of Johor’s machine, the CIC personnel had to Princess, Tunku Tun go to the nearest contingent that Member of Parliament of Johor Bahru, Aminah putting her has a machine. This unfortunately Akmal Nasir signing the guestbook at the Birkin Hermes’handbag took much longer time to process CIC Johor Bahru into auction which their case. Gleneagles Johor to New Goals for Johor have 4 Tamil Sports Council MEDINI Schools in 2020 “In The Arms Of One Who Cares” With the arrival of 2020, Johor Sports Council looks to aim for the stars T he Johor Sports Council only when competing, but also (MSNJ) held a ceremony earlier on to ensure a heightened at Ramada Meridin in level of motivation. Psychology is Iskandar Puteri to dictate something normally used during the latest mandate for its council training camps, but Johor athletes The schools will be open in the first and to also highlight some of the will start using it throughout their changes that has happened from training on a weekly basis. quarter of 2020 the previous year. “It took us a while to find a I nitially to open at the start “2019 was a year of competent psychology expert, and of the academic year, four new Tamil schools are facing memories, successes and even we are quite lucky to have Professor a slight delay and is now scheduled to open by February schools in Johor. The Star has lessons for Johor Sports, but Garry as part of our team. As for our /March 2020. previously reported that several Tamil schools in Johor were like every new year, changes are training camps, once we are about Johor state Unity, facing some construction delay Domestic Trade and Consumer problems. needed to attain greater heights. 1 to 2 weeks away from SUKMA, Affairs Committee chairman Dr S. Ramakrishnan said that the SJK (T ) Tun Dr Ismail For 2020, the goal is to be a leader we will have a focused training construction of these schools faced similar problems that had already been completed. included delays in construction, in Malaysian sports, and the only camp that will include as many as Ramakrishnan said. “They are just waiting mission for SUKMA 2020 is for us to 750 participants. Right now we’re to get the necessary approval “SJK (T ) Tun Dr Ismail from the relevant agencies and received a letter from the emerge as champions”, according confident that we can achieve departments. Hopefully, they can Education Ministry that it could start either in February or March move into the new building on to Mohd Gadaffie, who is the 40 Gold medals for SUKMA. We when the pupils can relocate 31st December 2019 but because to the new buildings, ” he said of the delay, only seven new Director for Johor Sports Council. also have our new venues under during a visit to SJK (T) Tun Dr pupils have registered for the Ismail in Simpang Renggam. new school term,” he said, adding Also in attendance was construction and renovation, and that more students would The four schools are SJK register there in 2021.” Associate Professor Dr Garry Kuan, hope that once they are ready, that (T) Bandar Sri Alam in Johor Bahru, SJK (T) Ladang Niyor in He thanked Simpang Sports Psychology expert for will give us home field advantage Kluang, SJK (T) Jalan Tajul in Kota Renggam MP Dr Maszlee Malik Tinggi and SJK (T) Kulai Oil Palm who had helped to speed up the Johor Athletes. Psychology is one during the SUKMA,” said Gadaffie. in Kulai. application process of the school during his time as the education of the more important elements He also added, “If you want The schools would be an minister. addition to the current 70 Tamil to assure an athlete’s success not to go fast, go alone, if you want However, two more Tamil schools are still needed in Layang- to go far, go together. To Layang and Senai, he further added. - by Norfy Shafeq TI be a leader takes time, and it requires a team effort. It requires us to work together and have trust amongst each other.” The 2020 SUKMA Games will be held in Johor from 11th to 19th July 2020. 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03 FREE COPY | The Iskandarian ISSUE 90 | FEB 2020 newsT H E I S K A N D A R I A N www.facebook.com/theiskandarian | www.theiskandarian.com New Portfolios for 3 Johor Excos TThe new reshuffle and restructure is effective immediately state government’s administration. he Johor state government Technology committee, Exco Haji previously chaired the Youth, Sports, Previously, the Johor state had announced a portfolio Aminolhuda Haji Hassan now chairs Entrepreneurship Development government had a new line-up in change on 8th January the portfolio of Education, Health and Cooperatives Committee is May 2019 along with then-newly appointed Johor Menteri Besar, 2020 involving Excos Haji and Human Resource. now a chairman for Entrepreneurs Datuk Dr. Sahruddin Jamal after the sixteenth Menteri Besar, Aminolhuda Haji Hassan, Mohd Exco Mohd Khuzzan Abu Development and Cooperation, Osman Sapian who held the position for a short tenure. - by Khuzzan Bin Abu Bakar and Sheikh Bakar from Health, Culture and Science and Technology. Norfy Shafeq TI From left to right; Haji Aminolhuda Haji Hassan, Mohd ‘Umar Bagharib Bin Ali. Heritage Committee is now holding The revamp is said to refine Khuzzan Abu Bakar and Sheikh ‘Umar Bagharib Ali Previously holding as the the portfolio of Youth, Sports, and strengthen the areas of work for chairman position for Education, Culture and Heritage, and Exco the said Excos and to align better Human Resource, Science and Sheikh ‘Umar Bagharib Ali who with the current need of Johor Museum of 24 Festive Drums Free Health Screening is Officially Open and Activities Driven As the hometown to 24 Festive Drums, Johor by a Medical NGOBahru is setting the stage to Ehost a national competition ach state in screenings. This is also a and fitness segments. where all the 14 states in Malaysia was part form of CSR from us back to Also present at the Malaysia will be divided into of a momentous the community.” five preliminary competition orpening ceremony of the areas. Only the first runner- milestone in the MMA Johor has health carnival were Datuk up from each area would effort to promote healthy conducted other CSR Dr Sahruddin bin Jamal, qualify to participate in the lifestyles and purposeful activities as well which Menteri Besar of Johor and final national showdown awareness on the health includes giving free health Dr Aman bin Rabu, Johor competition in Johor Bahru. conditions of the community screenings to senior citizens State Health Director. (From left) Chong Hai Liang, initiator for 24 Festive Liow Cai Tung, Johor’s and self - the inaugural and the orang asli people. “I urge everyone to Drums, Liow Cai Tung, Johor’s Exco for Tourism and Exco for Tourism and Women, health carnival organised Regency Hospital work together to achieve the Women, Family and Community Development and Tan Family and Community by the Malaysia Medical was the main sponsor for goal of a smart and healthy Chai Puan, Co-Founder of 24 Festive Drums with their Development officiated Association (MMA). the carnival and had a slot society. We must take this signature on the signboard, marking the opening of the the museum’s opening. The MMA of Johor to promote their Hands to opportunity to be aware on museum Also in attendance were held their own health Heart CPR demonstration. the importance of our health J alan Tan Hiok Nee at the heart of Johor the Johor Bahru Tionghua c a r n i v a l co n c u r re n t l y Other partners included condition,”said Dr Sahruddin Bahru is greeting the year 2020 with of performing arts would Association, leaders of the with the rest of the states Paradigm Mall and Celebrity who is also a doctor himself. become an international phenomenal. Not only in five Chinese clans in town bringing to the public Fitness who did the Zumba - by Harish Mustak TI Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and prominent contributors various health activities to the performance arts. such as Zumba, CPR demo, the opening of Museum of and China but also in western The museum is blood donation and organ 24 Festive Drums. Tan Chai countries like Canada, located at the second and donation registration, as well Puan who co-founded the Australia, UK and USA,” said third level of Kuchicha Store, as free health screenings. art with the late Tan Hooi Tan in his speech. He believes a trendy cafe that opens from Dr Mohan Soon presented the new and performing arts would help 8.30am to 5pm daily. The Kandasamy, Chairman of completed museum that was put Johor prominently in second level houses artifacts, MMA Johor and a general in progress since its launch in the world map for its cultural relics, trophies and an in- physician himself said, July 2019. endeavour while hoping to depth explanation on the 24 “ This is our inaugural “31 years ago, 24 host a drums’ festival taking Festival’s terms, and the third health carnival that we Festive Drums had a very after Kuching, Sarawak’s level is a large area where have organised with the humble beginning. At that Rainforest World Music visitors could have hands goal to promote healthy time, nobody would’ve Festival as their reference and on experience beating the lifestyle and the awareness Every drop of blood can save a life imagined that this new form benchmark. drums. - by Norfy Shafeq TI of consistent health Tap and Maneuver Johor Places of Interest through Vlog App Johor Hotel Industry collaborated with Cao Parties Sdn Bhd to promote interesting places in lieu of Visit Johor Year 2020 AMemorandum of Understanding haven in conjunction with speaking tourists. Founded are staying. From left: Solehuddin Ahmad, Southern Region (MoU) to promote Visit Johor and Malaysia Year by Terence Cao, a celebrity Originally closing Director of Malaysian Promotion Board, Terence Cao Johor was 2020. under Singapore Mediacorp of Cao Parties Sdn Bhd, Ivan Teo, Chairman of Malaysia 8, the application stores the range of target to Association of Hotels (MAH), Jarod Chia, Chairman This tripartite Singaporeans, the app of Malaysia Budget Hotel Association (MyBHA) and Puan Hajah Zihan Ismail, Johor Tourism Director taking signed between Malaysian collaboration was witnessed downloadable vlogs on best went further by targeting commemorative picture of the joint-cooperation Association of Hotels (MAH) by Hajah Zihan Ismail, places to eat, stay and play in Chinese-speaking tourists as representing Johor’s hotel Johor Tourism Director all 10 districts of Johor. Users well. Chairman of MAH, Ivan industry, the Malaysia Budget and Solehuddin Ahmad, can use their mobile phone Teo said, “There are limited Hotel Association (MyBHA) Southern Region Director of to scan the QR code that sources on Johor’s tourism and Cao Parties Sdn Bhd. Malaysian Promotion Board. is displayed on a tentcard, when it comes to languages, This MoU signing marks the All member hotels which will be displayed on making it a barrier for them to find their way around years old to join forces with Johor at ease”. MAH in addressing their first ever joint cooperation under MAH and MyBHA will the reception counter where to explore Johor. Therefore, readiness to expect an influx MyBHA Chairman, of tourists for Visit Johor Year by MAH and MyBHA in promote their hotel with Cao they could easily download the cooperation between the Jarod Chia said it is the right 2020. - by Norfy Shafeq TI time for the association of 18 promoting Johor as a food Parties Sdn Bhd’s vlog-based videos to see what to do in three parties would help this destination and tourism application for Chinese- the vicinity of the places they large chunk of demography
04 FREE COPY | The Iskandarian ISSUE 90 | FEB 2020 newsT H E I S K A N D A R I A N www.facebook.com/theiskandarian | www.theiskandarian.com Safety First! Child Car Seat From and Rear Passenger Seat cover Belts are Compulsory F ollowing the initial announcement back 0 to 18 months), 9-18kg (71cm Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail government is stepping up on its High-back booster car seat in October 2018 by height and above, approximately would regulate the online enforcement. strapped with car seat belt is Transport Minister, 15 months to four years old), market for child car seats to suitable for some children as Anthony Loke Siew Fook, 15–25kg (100cm and above, ensure they meet the necessary Currently, according to per their height and weight Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan approximately four to seven safety standards. The ministry Loke, passengers who do not have Azizah Wan Ismail reminded years old) and 22-36kg (up to would enforce the said legal their seat belts fastened will be of 50km/h, a rear passenger once again in October last year 135cm, approximately 6 to 12 provisions under Section 10(1) fined up to RM300 when caught weighing 60kg can slam into about mandatory child car seat years old). H and Section 21 of Consumer by law enforcement authorities. the front seats at an impact in vehicles which took into effect Protection Act, and Section 5 and However, JPS’s website stipulates equivalent to 2.4 tonnes. So it is on 1st January 2020. As accident rates are Section 18 of Trade Description Act that those who do not use the always better to stay safe than high involving children, it has should any discrepancy arise. seatbelt (front or rear) will be being sorry later. - by Norfy Malaysian Institute of become a necessity for parents fined up to RM2,000 or jailed for a Shafeq & Priya Manikam TI Road Safety Research (MIROS) to purchase a child car seat to Due to space constraints, maximum of one (1) year or both. has released the specification protect them from an accident large families would be exempted for child car seat, where for every and calamities. from installing child car seats Do also take note that child below the height of 135cm in their vehicles as per Deputy fines will be imposed on rear seat (or approximately below the age While Transport Minister Transport Minister, Datuk passengers who are aged 17 years 12 years old) should use the child Anthony Loke has announced Kamarudin Jaffar’s statement in and above who are not buckled- restraints system (CRS) since that child car seats are Parliament on 28th November up, whereas those below 17 years Malaysia has adopted the United compulsory from this year, he has 2019. However, passengers sitting of age who are not strapped, the Nations R44 or R129 Standards also directed the Road Transport at the back will still need to be driver will be fined instead! for CRS. Department (JPJ) to not give strapped in rear seat belts. any penalty yet on drivers for JPJ states that rear MIROS’ guidelines the first six months since its Although rear safety seat passengers who are not specified four different types of implementation. belts have been made compulsory buckled up can become a seats from birth up to 13kg (up to by law back in 2008, nothing safety hazard to themselves, the a height of 83cm, approximately Meanwhile, the Domestic much was further done to strictly front row passengers and the Trade and Consumer Affairs enforce it. But from this year, the driver. According to a research Ministry (KPDNHEP) Datuk conducted by MIROS, at a speed KPJ Specialist Hospital Tackling Fundraising Launches Baby Immunisation Package 2020 Head-On H undreds of anglers gathered the catches home as this who did not bring their own in the wee hours event is for charity. of the morning in food. Fishing bait was also the name of charity and at The cost of entry A campaign to enhance awareness for the public on a chance of bringing home was set at RM50 with the provided by the organisers the grand prize of RM5000. number of registrants the importance of vaccinating the young ones The fishing competition exceeding 500 people. although many anglers was organised by Majlis The prizes were also set at P asir Gudang Specialist Hospital Bandaraya Johor Bahru RM1000 for the first runner preferred to use their own (KPJ Pasir Gudang) has launched and Johor Cerebral Palsy up and RM500 for the a Baby Immunisation Package Association (CP). second runner up. Smaller bait ranging from white 2020 on 11th January as an effort prizes of RM100 and RM50 The event was held were given to the top 20 bread to earthworms and at Hutan Bandar MBJB along with participation with eager anglers arriving gifts that included kitchen chicken gizzards. before 7am to secure the appliances and the most valuable fishing remaining funds would be Participants were spots to increase their donated to the CP. chances of landing a big required to bring their one. However, participants Food and drink to raise awareness among the community were not allowed to bring stalls were also set up catches over to one of the to quench the thirst and especially in Pasir Gudang and Johor in hunger of participants two weighing stations general, to encourage the adoption of set up by officials to vaccine injections for newborns. determine the size of their According to Haji Khairun Ahmad, catch. Four hours later, Executive Director of KPJ Pasir Gudang, it was determined that deadly diseases and even diarrhoea, the winning catch was a measles, mumps, rubella, influenza B and massive catfish weighing the recent polio outbreaks (after 27 years) 8.938kg with the runner can be prevented through vaccination. Wheelchair and emergency kit hand over up’s catch weighing 6.16kg “Immunisation through the use and 4.794kg respectively. of vaccines in infants and children is our The yearly effort to prevent the spread of infectious Programme which had attracted more operational cost of diseases,” he said. than 500 local and foreign participants Cerebral Palsy Johor is The launch of the Baby including Singapore on a 20-kilometre RM1.8 million yearly and Immunisation Package 2020 was officiated ride. Free health check was also made the government through by Exco Mohd Khuzzan Abu Bakar, available besides a lucky draw which the Welfare Department chairman of the Johor Youth, Sports, offered prizes worth RM10,000. contributes less than 20% Culture and Heritage Committee who Also during the event, KPJ Pasir of that figure. To meet the previously held the Health, Culture and Gudang handed over a wheelchair and financial constraints used Heritage Committee portfolio. emergency kit to Dahlia Medical Centre (a by the association, funds Also present were Dr Ab Razak health care room at Sekolah Kebangsaan have to be raised through Samsudin, Medical Director of KPJ Pasir Taman Bukit Dahlia) as part of their fundraising projects and Gudang, Hazarul Azly Hamzah, KPJ Pasir Corporate Responsibility initiative. donations. For those who Gudang Chief Executive Officer and KPJ Pasir Gudang is offering the want to extend a helping Dr Frienky Chong Wei Kee, KPJ Pasir Baby Immunisation Package from as low hand, please seek out Warehouse Children’s Physician. as RM850 per baby which covers from Officials presenting the reward to the lucky fisher- the Johor Cerebral Palsy woman who landed the winning fish The Package was launched birth till 12 months old. - by Nurfarahin Association to donate. - by in conjunction with Fun Ride 2020 Zahiridin TI Evan Lim TI
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07 FREE COPY | The Iskandarian ISSUE 90 | FEB 2020 newsT H E I S K A N D A R I A N www.facebook.com/theiskandarian | www.theiskandarian.com ‘Abang Lego’ Shares Childhood with Cancer Patients Children of TLJCF T unku Laksamana Johor Cancer Foundation (TLJCF) challenged cancer patients but a 14 year old boy, Marius Madsen transportation, meals, theme-park Marius Madsen, a.k.a ‘Abang in partnership with Take working with other philanthropists from Johor Bahru. He is an active tickets, gift vouchers and on-site Lego’ of Take Me To (TMT) - Me To (TMT) under the to fulfill patients’ wishes. So when volunteer at the National Cancer entertainment at no cost to the Image courtesy of TLJCF latter’s ‘A Childhood Cancer Project’ Marius of TMT came to us and told Society Malaysia (NCSM) and is selected families recommended by hosted nine children with cancer, us about this noble project, we fondly known as ‘Abang Lego’ the oncologists. aged five to nineteen and their instantly agreed to make it happen.” (Lego Big Brother) for his works on immediate family, for a three-day bringing children Lego toys and Marius was driven by his break at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort The trip was joined in by eventually to LMR itself. experience as a volunteer at NCSM (LMR). TLJCF members, TMT volunteers, and together with his parents and oncologist nurses from Hospital The project has thus far friends at NCSM, he felt the need to TLJCF Chief Executive Sultan Ismail Johor Bahru and the benefited more than 100 children provide affected children with some Officer, Noor Azmi Md Omar said, therapist and coordinator from living with cancer and other life wonderful childhood memories “Battling cancer can be extremely Children’s Home of Hope National threatening illnesses since 2018 like any other by bringing them to difficult and at TLJCF, we’re not just Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM). across Malaysia. TMT partners with experience the theme park and play providing relief to the financially Merlin Entertainments and other with their family members together. Take Me To: A Childhood philanthropists to provide lodging, - by Norfy Shafeq TI Cancer Project is the brainchild of Kerry Lends a Hand to Insurance Company Free Market Johor Sees Life Beyond about 20 Kerry welcome to take home any Financial Planning item on display for free. employees R ecent environmental The organisation crises around the volunteering identifies the target world has nudged community and families the world and at the Free by engaging with the Urban Wellbeing and ensure its health and growth. community heads in survey Environment, Hj Salehuddin Other species of trees will be Market,” said and discussions before Hj Hassan, Mayor of Iskandar planted, including shrubs proceeding to crowdfund Puteri, Kirupalani Chellilah, and timbers. Prabageran resources for the free market. Thiagarayah, “We started in SEA Continuous December 2015 and this opened their eyes on how Chairman of MCIS, and All 380 employees is our 36th Free Market. Improvement We are happy contribute much our planet is suffering Prasheem Seebran, CEO of of MCIS and their agents back to the society and we Manager at don’t expect anything in from human’s destructive MCIS. around Malaysia are also return. Just a simple “thank Kerry cum you” and blessed prayers habits and actions. More Students from SK educated in their steps from the families whom we Chairman have aided is enough for us people are now aware of the Medini, the Nature Lovers towards going green. to carry on,” said Zaharah of CSR Kerry Raishan, coordinator of the effects of climate change Club and Scouts club were “The government’s Free Market Johor. The families receiving aid are grateful Malaysia. and are taking steps towards also invited to plant trees. involvement alone is and took what they needed in an Free “This is the first time we are working with a healing our Earth. For the event, Mata not sufficient,” said Tan partner and we are lucky to orderly fashion Market Johor receive contributions from MCIS Insurance Pelanduk (ardisia elliptica) in his opening speech. (FMJ), a winner Kerry and its employees,” C SR Kerry Malaysia of the Iskandar Malaysia she added. Berhad (MCIS Life) has trees were planted. The He emphasised there took part in the Social Hero Awards (IMSHA) 36th edition of 2019, is a non-government Other volunteers pledged to plant 500,000 one-year-old seedlings is a need for private the Free Market organisation that present to assist with the free market include trees in five years to were chosen for their sectors, organisations, staff and employees from Kerry, PERKESO, as well as rehabilitate and restore the considerably short flowering and individuals, along Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). - by Harish Mustak TI ecosystem of the forests and fruitation (reproductive) with the government to Project organised by Free coordinates aid activities for around Malaysia. In this first maturity, four years, which come together with a Market Johor to coordinate the needy and less fortunate. step, 26 species endemic will not only attract more commitment to restore and disseminate aid to the Targeting the urban poor, tropical trees will be planted birds and expanding the the environment. - by urban poor communities in which is becoming an at Sireh Park, a first-of-its- chain of ecosystem, but Salamahafifi TI Pasir Gudang. evident first world problem, kind collaboration between also for the “ T h e o b j e c t i v e the coordinators at FMJ will an insurance company and a project to of this collaboration is engage with select urban natural heritage park. A total obtain their to position and support communities who fall below of 1200 local trees will be own seeds Kerry in marketplace and the average income group planted, under the advice of in the future. community sustainability (B40) to receive aid. Dr Daniel Baskaran, founder For the next with the mindset of securing The activities carried of Forest Research Institute few years, sustainable growth. We out by FMJ are a form of of Malaysia. nurturing have invited all Kerry charity that is carried out The tree planting a n d employees to be involved uniquely where they are activity was officiated by maintaining SK Medini students posing with the SDG Tan Chen Choon Johor the trees will banners in this noble act to serve the similar to a regular flea Exco for Local Government, be vital to local community, and had market, but visitors are
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09 FREE COPY | The Iskandarian ISSUE 90 | FEB 2020 drillT H E I S K A N D A R I A N www.facebook.com/theiskandarian | www.theiskandarian.com MONTHLY DRILL A Founding Director cum shareholder of Kensington Green Specialist Director Centre (KGSC), Dr Hoo Sing Nguang operates a private O&G consultancy hospital and maternity nursing home at Taman Sentosa, Johor Bahru under EXCLUSIVE Hoo Specialist Maternity and Surgery. Dr Hoo Sing Nguang Dr Hoo qualified as a doctor in 1977 and as an O&G specialist in 1984 before establishing Hoo Specialist in 1985. He is a member Founding Director of the Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Malaysia Kensington Green Specialist Centre and the Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologists, United Kingdom. Dr Hoo has been providing private specialist (KGSC) gynaecological and maternity care to the community for the last 30 years under Hoo Specialist and as a visiting consultant at Regency Specialist Hospital, Johor. Recognising the demand for specialist healthcare in Malaysia, ASEAN and regional Asia-Pacific countries, and the positioning by the Malaysian government as a healthcare tourism destination, Dr Hoo embarked on realising his vision in establishing a premier multi-disciplinary specialist healthcare hospital to provide quality and affordable healthcare to Malaysians and healthcare tourists. Tell us more about Kensington Green However, equally important for a new be a good doctor as there is continuous passed away when I was only 13 years Specialist Centre (KGSC) and its unique hospital like KGSC, is the ability of each learning and professional development. old, during the first term of my secondary selling points? member of our staff to work as a team to The biggest challenge I find for future school. He was 53 at that time. In hindsight, Kensington Green Specialist Centre (KGSC) build on the trust of our community and doctors is finding the best or the right I suspect that he died of a stroke cause by is a multi-disciplinary private specialist the public perception of our hospital. training opportunities to achieve their an untreated hypertension or high blood hospital in Iskandar Puteri. We are a desired skills. pressure. This was the turning point in my purpose-built hospital, fully equipped with How do you manage expectations from life that I decided to pursue a career in state-of-the-art medical equipment. We patients? Private VS GH Having experience in O&G, what is your medicine. offer a range of medical disciplines ranging I do not believe in managing patients take on alternative methods and medicine? from general medicine, paediatrics to differently either in private or GH. I believe Having been trained in western medicine, I With the support of my family, I was surgery and orthopaedics. Our consultant that every patient has the same expectation know too well that even western medicine able to complete my basic medical education specialists have subspecialty interest when encountering health care. When they is not perfect. Western medicine excels in in Taiwan. including neonatology, respiratory meet a doctor, they expect a responsible being systematic and evidence based, medicine, hand microsurgery, advanced and capable doctor who is able to provide however, there is still no answer to a lot Upon graduation, I returned to minimal access surgery and IVF. the best evidence based advice. When they of medical conditions. In a condition Malaysia and served the public at Hospital meet a nurse, they expect a compassionate such as cancer, the current management Sultanah Aminah for 10 years, before KGSC is unique in a few ways and supportive proceeding to UK for my second degree as whereby we are dedicated in providing a nurse. With still attempts an O&G Specialist. I started my solo private compassionate, patient centred excellent supportive staff, to either practice in 1985 with a maternity home in healthcare in our spacious and comfortable they expect a surgically JB. clinical environment that we believe helps friendly and remove or take away the usual clinical apprehension. helpful person, irradiate the Through my team of specialist especially disease. But consultants and medical officers, I am Our emphasis is on preventative when placed in what is the way trying to make sure that my community medicine and health screening and we an unfamiliar to stop cancer has access to excellent healthcare. believe that through public education of environment. development? healthy living, management of chronic In Chinese If you had not pursued medicine, what diseases, screening to diagnose and treat What are the medicine, they would you be doing now? early disease is the safest and most cost CSR activities talk about the I have a curious or diagnostic mind, but effective healthcare. that will be yin yang or I also enjoy looking after animals and conducted by the balance learning about nature. My mother has Apart from our use of the latest KGSC? the body. I feel always wanted me to be a vet when I was medical equipment, we operate a paperless For the general public, KGSC has been alternative growing up. Personally, I have completed hospital information/ management involved in blood donation campaigns, medicine can be complementary to courses in Gemology too, so perhaps I system. This allows us the opportunity to free public education and free health western medicine in this aspect. might have ended up in either of these continuously monitor and improve our checks. We try to promote the same through two professions! patient care. healthy living lifestyle such as not smoking, For medical professionals, our not drinking, having more fibre in our diets, What do you do in your free time? Last but not the least; we are proud consultant specialists will be engaging GPs lower salt contents, regular exercises and In my spare time, I enjoy spending time of our hospital’s state of the art fertility and other specialist through Continuous emotional well-being. All of these are to with my family and cooking for them. or IVF Centre where we offer a complete Professional Development (CPD) sessions or achieve a greater well-being and boost our Something simple such as going to the range of fertility diagnostics and treatments. educational talks. body’s immunity. market, sieving through the produce and Our fertility unit is one of the largest in the picking my own ingredients helps me southern region and a Consultant Specialist From your experience and based on On a personal note, why did you become to unwind from work. Music is another from King’s College London Hospital heads current trends, what advice can you give a doctor? way I find relaxation. For exercise, I enjoy the unit. to aspiring doctors? I was born in JB born from a simple family. long walks, cycling and swimming. I did My advice for aspiring doctors is that you My mother delivered me in her own home try to pick up golf but I soon realised What is the most important element in will need to work very hard if you want to and managed her own delivery. My father that nobody wants to play a round of running a hospital? golf with me because I would often get I have mentioned about the importance interrupted as an O&G doctor. TI of patient satisfaction as a crucial element.
10 FREE COPY | The Iskandarian ISSUE 90 | FEB 2020 newsT H E I S K A N D A R I A N www.facebook.com/theiskandarian | www.theiskandarian.com MPEGYGYJLOOHHOR STORIES I was impressed that Johor’s pepper and gambier heritage cultivated in the Our resident writer, Peggy Loh, actively writes in her blog www.peggyloh.com kangchu system was clearly preserved in the about matters that are close to her heart. Museum, how the Chinese clans were united She can be reached at [email protected] by the Johor Ruler, who provided them with land to build a common place of worship in Johor Heritage at the the Johor Gu Miao or Old Temple, and even Malaysian Chinese Museum a common burial ground. It has a section dedicated to Johor heritage with comprehensive information on the I like how the Chinese culture and I had the pleasure to present My Johor early history of the Chinese in Johor traditions in worship, festivals, celebrations, Stories, Book One and Book Two, to Tan trades, food and lifestyle were carefully Sri Datuk Ng Teck Fong, Chairman of the A fter I was reminded twice by two The Chairman was delighted that I preserved in the tableaus set up to portray Malaysian Chinese Museum different people – “If you have had come all the way from Johor to visit old shops and businesses in busy street the chance, visit the Malaysian the Museum and did not hesitate to escort scenes at early settlements. Visiting this Museum was like taking Chinese Museum,” I planned a me and paused at various points to share a step back in history and I particularly stopover at the museum on my next trip some interesting facts about the exhibits. The dark era through World War enjoyed seeing the miniature figurines that to Kuala Lumpur. Two, the Japanese Occupation and the birth depicted various scenes in history. I couldn’t have asked for a better of anti-government movements was also Opened in 2018, this is the first guide because the Chairman was also tastefully depicted. I was impressed by the Museum museum in the nation which is preserving the Editorial Committee Chairman, who layout and contents and must say it the history and current development of the published a book on the Museum, entitled In retaliation, the British government is certainly worth a visit for a better Chinese Malaysian community. A Journey Through History: The Chinese declared a National Emergency and forced understanding of the Chinese community and Nation-Building in Malaysia, which the Chinese to be relocated into Kampung here. This museum was an initiative won the National Book Awards, Premier Baru or New Villages, confined in guarded started in 2011 by the museum Chairman, category in 2016. enclosures under the watchful eyes of the I gratefully accepted the Chairman’s Tan Sri Datuk Ng Teck Fong, who led a team British authorities. gift of the book, A Journey Through History: in the Federation of Chinese Associations The successful voyages by Admiral The Chinese and Nation-Building in Malaysia of Malaysia or Hua Zong, to gather relevant Cheng Ho in the 15th Century started This exhibit was both essential and and was happy to reciprocate by presenting information and artefacts on the history of an exodus of Chinese immigrants to educational for generations born after him with my books, My Johor Stories: True the Chinese from every state in West and the region of South East Asia, known to Independence to learn about the origins of Tales, Real People, Rich Heritage and My East Malaysia. immigrants as Nanyang, which reached its our New Villages. Johor Stories 2: Interesting Places and peak between the end of the 19th Century Inspirational People. I saw the Museum entrance, and early 20th Century. Meanwhile, I was happy to observe reached by an escalator on Level One when that out of the nine listed cultural traditions, After this interesting and informative I was in Wisma Huazong for an event in Their flight from China was mainly three have their roots in Johor! visit, it is my turn to say, “If you have the October 2018 as a guest of Tan Chai Puan, due to poverty, civil wars and famines as chance, visit this Museum!” my cultural activist friend, but did not have well as manpower resources imported by The Kun Seng Keng Lion Dance time to visit. the British colonial government in Malaya Troupe from Muar remains the undisputed The Malaysian Chinese Museum is and Singapore to meet the labour shortage Best of the Best in high-pole lion dance with at Level One of Wisma Huazong, Lot 15285, When I planned to visit this in the tin and rubber industries. an unrivalled number of wins in the bi-annual 0.7km Lebuhraya Sungai Besi, 43300 Seri Museum, I informed Tan and he in turn, Genting World Lion Dance Championship. Kembangan, Selangor Darul Ehsan. contacted his counterparts in the Museum Keen on a better life across the to tell them about my visit. sea, this was the largest wave of Chinese Johor’s Istana Besar or Grand Palace Open daily from 9.30am to 5pm. immigration in history. While many was built by Wong Ah Fook [Left] Ticket prices for adults is RM20, seniors At the ticketing counter, I perished in the perilous voyages here, the and the Dewan Cina or Chinese Hall aged 65+ and disabled RM10, and children collected a brochure which provided a survivors arrived as newcomers or sinkek [Right] is preserved with the Chinese aged 4 to 6 and students with valid student brief introduction and guide to the 16 to work hard, acquire skills and made a couplets presented to the Ruler on his identities RM5 only. TI permanent exhibits that showcased some living here. inauguration as Johor Sultan; Samples of 1000 artefacts in this Museum. gambier cubes on display [Foreground] The Malaysian Chinese Museum is on After acquiring skills and wealth, the first floor of Wisma Huazong, located As I was admiring the details some chose to return to China while most The 24 Festive Drums’ unique art of off the Sungai Besi Expressway, Seri designed in the Treasure Ship on which decided to settle in this new land to start a drumming, co-founded by Tan Chai Puan Kembangan Admiral Cheng Ho sailed in his expeditions new life. It was interesting how the various and the late Tan Hooi Song in Johor Bahru in to the Western Seas, a Mr. Lim approached Chinese dialect groups or clans settled 1988, was recognised as a National Intangible me with Tan Sri Datuk Ng, the Chairman of down to live together in the various states. Cultural Heritage in 2009. the Museum. In addition, the religious Parade of the Deities better known as the Johor Chingay, is an annual tradition of the Johor Gu Miao which has continued uninterrupted for generations except once during the Japanese invasion in World War Two. This pulsating parade has since developed into a major tourist attraction and was honoured as the Best Domestic Event in the 2009 Johor Tourism Awards and recognised as a National Cultural Heritage in 2012.
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The Iskandarian | WAVES Lifestyle FEB 2020 | Page 2 editor’s I n Blumhouse’s new spin on Genre: note Fantasy Island, the enigmatic Horror Mr. Roarke makes the secret Release date: Priya Manikam dreams of his lucky guests 13th February 2020 [email protected] come true at a luxurious but Directed by: remote tropical resort. But Jeff Wadlow T his year it is both Visit Malaysia when the fantasies turn into Written by: 2020 and Visit Johor 2020. In that nightmares, the guests have Jeff Wadlow & Chris Roach & Jillian line, there are a couple of cultural to solve the island’s mystery Jacobs events taking place in the state, in order to escape with their Based upon the so flip over the page to our Calendar of lives. TI Television Series Created by: Events and be a part of the activities. Gene Levitt Produced by: Our movie partners are spoiling Jason Blum, Marc Toberoff us with four movie releases! From heartwarming classic tales to mystery, I Executive Producers: think it’s safe to say that it is going to be Jeff Wadlow, Couper Samuelson, a binge-movie watching marathon this Jeanette Volturno month! Cast: Michael Peña, Maggie Q, Lucy Hale, Although some hotels are still Austin Stowell, Portia Doubleday, offering CNY set course meals for a Jimmy O. Yang, Ryan Hansen, Michael limited period this month, but if you Rooker want something different especially on a relaxing weekend, head to Renaissance Source: Sony Pictures Malaysia Johor Bahru Hotel for the freshest catch from the sea and delicious grills. On the Release date: W riter-director Greta Gerwig has crafted other hand, Oasis at Thistle Johor Bahru 13th February 2020 a Little Women that draws on both the is having a BBQ party with Bhangra every Directed by: classic novel and the writings of Louisa Saturdays till the end of March! Greta Gerwig May Alcott, and unfolds as the author’s Screenplay by: alter ego, Jo March, reflects back and forth on her Since it is the year to discover Greta Gerwig fictional life. In Gerwig’s take, the beloved story of the what our country has to offer, we packed Based on: March sisters – four young women each determined to our bags and headed all the way to the The Valiant Comic Book live life on her own terms, is both timeless and timely. land of fireflies. Yes, you guessed it! Kuala Based on the Novel by: Portraying Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth March, the film stars Selangor. Louisa May Alcott Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Produced by: Scanlen, with Timothee Chalamet as their neighbor As always, for those wishing to Amy Pascal, Denise Di Novi, Robin Laurie, Laura Dern as Marmee, and Meryl Streep as share their fashion collection, travel Swicord Aunt March. TI tales, or like us to review your restaurant/ Executive Producers: hotel for a staycation, drop me an e-mail Arnon Milchan, Adam Merims, Evelyn Sony Pictures Malaysia at [email protected] and be O’Neill, Rachel O’Connor featured. For more news, do access www. Cast: theiskandarian.com Timothée Chalamet, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Louis Garrel, Tracy Letts, Wishing all our supportive readers James Norton, Bob Odenkirk, Florence a very Happy Valentine’s Day! Pugh, Saoirse Ronan, Eliza Scanlen, Meryl Streep, Emma Watson Priya Source: SEND LETTERS OR INQUIRIES TO www.facebook.com/waveslifestyle www.waves-lifestyle.com [email protected] Waves Lifestyle
The Iskandarian | WAVES Lifestyle FEB 2020 | Page 3 Genre: Are You Addicted to Live-action/animation hybrid Your Mobile Phone? Release date: 20th February 2020 (Part 2) Director: Chris Sanders In an era where the telecommunication Screenplay by: industry and technology are racing to Michael Green based on the novel by create the latest advancement in screen Jack London technology, our bonding within the inner Producers: circle is breaking down. To some, relationship Erwin Stoff (Producer) with others who are outside the virtual world Executive Producer: seems to be less interesting. The addiction Diana Pokorny and Ryan Stafford arises out of the need to feel stimulated by (Co-Producer and Visual Effects entertainment, social media and games. Many Producer) of us spend more time in front of the screen Executive Producers: than sitting and communicating with each Dan Mintz, Louis G. Friedman, Yu Dong, other. Let’s reflect on how screen addiction Jeffrey Chan, Rita LeBlanc, Buddy affects our relationship and communication. Patrick, Matthew Vaughn Cast: Unwanted silence Harrison Ford, Dan Stevens, Omar Sy, Many relationships and marriages are Karen Gillan, Bradley Whitford and destroyed because couples are unable to Colin WoodellPearce establish communication that could stimulate their emotional wellbeing towards each other. Adapted from the beloved literary classic, 20th transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Alaskan Yukon during Couples who can’t express themselves with Century Fox’s THE CALL OF THE WILD vividly brings the Gold Rush of the 1890s. As the newest rookie on a mail each other will find others to communicate. to the screen the story of Buck, a big-hearted dog delivery dog sled team, and later its leader - Buck experiences The easiest way to communicate is through whose blissful domestic life is turned upside down the adventure of a lifetime, ultimately finding his true place mobile phones and social media. How many when he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and in the world and becoming his own master. TI couples live in the same house but spend more time communicating virtually with others? Source: The Walt Disney Company Malaysia Does this tell us that our dependency Release date: Produced by: on virtual communication is greater than non- 13th February 2020 Matthew Vaughn, David Reid, Adam virtual communication? If yes, this may lead our Director: Bohling relationship to experience unwanted silence. Matthew Vaughn Cast: Based on the Comic Book: Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, This scenario unfortunately happens “The Secret Service” by Rhys Ifans, Matthew Goode, Tom to almost everyone. The quality of our Mark Millar and Hollander, Harris Dickinson, Daniel communication with family members and Dave Gibbons Brühl, with Djimon Hounsou, and loved ones are becoming poor. Our emotional, Charles Dance spiritual and mental needs are not fully met through actual conversation. As the silence gets too deep between two people, we become distant from each other. The result can be damaging as we constantly look for something that can stimulate our needs and the addiction to virtual communication and entertainment seems to fulfil that illusion. Limit screen time No one talks about screen addiction and how to detach from it. Perhaps this is the time to acknowledge that we are exposing ourselves and our children to be addicted to mobile phones, tablets, games and virtual entertainment. If your relationship begins to feel dull and ‘quiet’, it’s time to wake up and limit screen time for good. TI As a collection of history’s worst tyrants Rose Osman is a Certified and criminal masterminds gather to Human Design Professional. plot a war to wipe out millions, one man She’s a guide for Living Your must race against time to stop them. Design Workshop and coaches Discover the origins of the very first independent intelligence agency in THE KING’S MAN. TI others on self healing for anxiety via E-courses and Source: The Walt Disney Company Malaysia group workshops yourpersonalmotivator BucketOfRoses www.roselifecoach.com Discover your True Self, Inner Power, Potentials and Purpose with Human Design. Visit Facebook Page : Human Design Malaysia for more info.
The Iskandarian | WAVES Lifestyle FEB 2020 | Page 4 travel CALENDAR OF EVENTS FEBRUARY 2020 Kuala Selangor – The Hidden Estuary 1st Feb Take a trip closer to home and be treated to the amazing things • Cardio Fun Run 2020 @ MBJB to do in Kuala Selangor • Jiwa Merah Biru Run @ Muar – JB By Harish Mustak shots from the beauty of captures, we were set to 1st Feb [email protected] River Hongbao Festival @ NS Square nature itself. sail back to the mainland! S’pore The reflective effects Our adventure had only just 7th – 9th Feb • Jio Market Lantern Fest & V Day @ of the Sky Mirror do not begun. A half hour bus ride to Sutera Mall happen often. Its occurrence the next location brought us • MaQan Food Fest 2020 @ Angsana has been charted out by to a humble village nestled in JB Mall 8th Feb the locals according to the the middle of a paddy field. Thaipusam Chinese lunar calendar. So The Rumah Inap Desa Sungai 11th Feb Johor Chingay 2020 @ Johor Chinese mark your calendars on the Sireh is a local agro and Old Temple JB first, second, 14th, 15th, village tourism initiative run 11th – 15th Feb Festival Chingay @ Komtar JBCC 16th and 30th of the month by the locals at the village. 14th Feb between 10.30am to 11am. The Ministry of Tourism Valentine’s Day We had to take a 30-minute certifies the Homestay at 14th – 15th Feb Desaru Coast Gourmet @ ELS Club boat ride from the Pekan Sungai Sireh Village as they Desaru Coast 16th Feb – 1st Mac Lama Jetty to reach the Sky comply with the rules and Festival Layang-Layang Sedunia @ Pasir Gudang Mirror, which costs RM80 regulations set, and promote 20th Feb per pax. For more info or local activities organised 98° Live @ The Star Theatre, S’pore The reflective photo effect at the Sky Mirror bookings, contact YM Lim at by the village people for 21st – 23rd Feb T he Iskandarian +6019-266 6665. tourists. Some of the activities Home & Property Fair @ Midvalley was once again approximately 15 minutes include Batik painting, a tour Southkey Mall JB privileged to be from Kampung Sasaran, Kuala After posing and Selangor. The Sky Mirror is 22nd – 23rd Feb Post Graduate Edu Fair @ Midvalley invited to participate dubbed Malaysia’s Salar De Southkey Mall JB in a media familiarisation trip Uyuni. The largest Uyuni Salt 27th Feb – 1st Mac HSBC Women’s World Championship @ organised by Tourism Malaysia Flat surface is actually found Sentosa Golf Club S’pore in conjunction with the Visit in Bolivia. An endless sheet of 28th – 29th Feb MATTA Fair @ Austin International CC Truly Asia Malaysia 2020 hexagonal tiles (created by the 29th Feb campaign. This time around, crystalline nature of the salt), Garden Beats Fest @ Fort Canning Park, S’pore the trip brought us to the state dotted with pyramids of salt, Block your dates for this month! of Selangor. Bolivia’s salt flats are a dazzling If you need more information on We were part of a display of nature’s magic, the above mentioned events, drop us an email at: convoy of media practitioners and we have our very own [email protected] from the southern region right here in Kuala Selangor, (Johor and Melaka) and arrived Malaysia! at Kuala Lumpur to be checked Who would have in at the Red by Sirocco Hotel imagined, a natural occurrence – a cosy city hotel that has such as a sand bed in the wonderful panoramic views middle of the sea could be a of Kuala Lumpur’s cityscape. tourist attraction. Similarly, Everyone’s waiting for the catch of the day Upon checking in, we avid photographers are quickly freshened up and got flocking to the Sky Mirror to ready for the first event on the first-hand capture creative snapping countless creative of the village and paddy field itinerary which was the media on a tractor-wagon or bus, appreciation dinner organised catfish fishing from a pond or by Tourism Malaysia. The catching it with bare hands, dinner was held at the Glass and paddy planting. House, which is located at We had spent so much Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur. The time having fun and enjoying Glass House is an amazing the activities and did not bare-walled event space that’s realise that we were slightly perfect for such dinner events behind schedule. In addition, and especially weddings as it the inclement weather has marvellous interior decor towards the late evening did as well as its signature large not help with the logistics to glass windows, making it go to Kampung Kuantan to Instagrammable. see Fireflies. So, right after The next morning an dinner, we went back to the adventure at the Sky Mirror hotel to wash up, pack up, awaited us. and tuck in for the night with The Sky Mirror is one of wonderful memories. We’re the latest attractions in Kuala Simple batik painting done by the members of the media definitely coming back for the Selangor which is located fireflies next time! TI
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17 FREE COPY | The Iskandarian ISSUE 90 | FEB 2020 workT H E I S K A N D A R I A N www.facebook.com/theiskandarian | www.theiskandarian.com PIP and SMART Principle – Part Two C onstructing a Performance employee will know what is to to 3 months depending on the improve himself; and Alya Ariffin Improvement Plan be achieved while the superior circumstances. As for employees 3. He should be warned of the (PIP) knows what/how to assess. working on project basis, the Legal Adviser review shall be done according possible consequences for MECA South Sdn. Bhd. Upon deciding that PIP is a A: Attainable to milestones set for the project. failing including dismissal. suitable solution, the difficult ‘A’ here focuses on what’s to be [email protected] part is drafting a plan for the done or what can be done in Carrying out a Performance An employee may be informed employee to follow which will order to achieve the specified Improvement Plan (PIP) either verbally or through a company has done all it could be assessed by the superior. goal. Consider the avenues, ‘When there is a dissatisfaction written letter particularising to help the employee if the Although PIP may not be tools and skills needed by with the performance of a worker his short comings. The SMART matter comes to a dismissal, suitable in all situations, a neat the employee. If some are (and attitude is a manifestation of principle on the other hand while timely review serves as guideline abbreviated as SMART unavailable, what can be done performance) then the employee shall be carried out under proof that the company was principle serves as a good tool to acquire them or what can act should be given particulars of the the 2nd step in which the serious in helping the employee in determining what is expected as good substitutes ? shortcomings complained of, an employee will be given specific, to perform better. of the employee. Couple this opportunity to overcome them clear, attainable, measurable principle with the ‘5W1H’ R: Relevant (including a reasonable time to and relevant goals within an Conclusion questions; the outcome should Improvements are not only do so) and a clear warning of the ample time. At the end of the Dismissal is not always the be clear and specific. confined to the employee’s consequences of failure to do so 3 months, employers shall be answer to problems faced with growth, but at the same time … -’ Pinfolds Transport Ltd. V presented with 2 options based your workmen. Other methods S: Specific it must benefit the company New Zealand Distribution and on the employee’s performance; including PIP are effective Be specific of the expected goal. as a whole. Therefore, goals set General Workers Union. whether to graduate him out of choices to be considered ‘S’ is concerned about what’s to must be on employee’s day-to- the programme or to dismiss to ensure no wastage of be achieved instead of how to day major responsibilities which A PIP programme is him. If the employee performed resources and sustainability of achieve it. will influence the company’s often scrutinised in terms of poorly in all three reviews, the business. If followed properly, a business. adherence to proper procedures. latter choice would be the most Performance Improvement Plan M: Measurable As quoted in the above case, the sensible one. can benefit your organisation A crucial step in PIP is to T: Timely mandatory procedure consists of in a grand scale with minimised measure the employee’s growth Timeline is important in PIP 3 steps: Throughout the whole liability. TI at intervals. Therefore, there because at every interval an 1. Employee should be programme, two of the most must be certain data in place to employee’s progress must be important things are proper be used as a benchmark and the reviewed. The usual term is 3 informed of the particulars documentation and timely months but it can range from 1 of his poor performance; reviews of the employee’s 2. He should be given ample performance. Documentation time and opportunity to will serve as proof that the LIVE Braving the Biawak Monitor lizards are stealthy Sometimes mistaken as While monitor lizards often homo sapiens! They are also Serina Rahman hunters both on land and crocodiles, these monitor lizards look like slow-moving relics of very good swimmers, powerfully can grow up to 3 metres long, with the prehistoric age, they can run swishing sideways like a snake at Serina Rahman is the co- Min the water thick coarse skin ranging from surprisingly fast – especially when the water’s surface; they often hunt founder of Kelab Alami and a onitor lizards, known a dusty grey to shiny black. As they are trying to get away from for their prey in water and along Visiting Fellow at the ISEAS- locally as biawak, curious humans. When cornered coasts and riverbank. Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore often lurk near drains, They are fantastic climbers they can bite, but otherwise streams and rivers. and hide in the canopy Monitor lizard’s common about 6-9 metres high!) in search Malaysia is home to a number of looking for birds’ nests and Baby monitor lizards are diets are small invertebrates, of insects, nesting birds and eggs. monitor lizards, with the Water other unsuspecting prey cute to watch, their spots including birds, monkeys and the They use their forked tongue to Monitor Lizard (Varanus salvator) juveniles, they have a white belly helping to camouflage odd kitten, as well as crab, fish and sense their prey before sneaking being the one more commonly and yellow spots on their back them in the undergrowth frogs. They can also climb trees (to up to it. found near both freshwater and to help camouflage them from saltwater. potential predators. they are usually the first to flee Monitor lizards are stealthy They make homes in a confrontation with a 2-legged hunters both on land and hollow trees, or dig holes in river in the water banks and high-level ground, so be wary of sticking your hand into any in case you surprise one into biting you! TI
18 FREE COPY | The Iskandarian ISSUE 90 | FEB 2020 investT H E I S K A N D A R I A N www.facebook.com/theiskandarian | www.theiskandarian.com Accumulating Wealth JCorp Welcomes New President Tips & Tricks Lessons Learned from the Black Swan and Chief Event – Part 1 Executive I n the previous issue, we broached 2020. Tey Bin Yuen J ohor Corporation (JCorp) has announced on the fact that black swan could be In January, we received one cent the appointment of Datuk Syed Mohamed one of the uncertainties happening Binyuen is the founder of BY Enrich Syed Ibrahim as the new President & Chief this year. Coincidentally, a black swan dividend from NOTION, which is RM600. Resources and the author of ‘Life beyond Executive of Johor Corporation effective 9th appeared on the first week of 2020. On 3rd Our new cash level is now at RM92,921. the Comfort Zone’ and ‘Profit from Share January 2020. He has filled this post following the January 2020, a US drone strike near the Investment’. His books are available in retirement of Dato’Kamaruzzaman bin Abu Kassim Baghdad International Airport, led to the So, here are the eight lessons I major bookstores in Malaysia, Singapore on 31st December 2019. death of an Iranian major general. have learned from the black swan event: or online http://www.teybinyuen.com/ profitfromshareinvestment . Datuk Syed Mohamed has over 34 years of The incident caused a spike for • Don’t Predict experience and expertise in banking, corporate, gold and oil, and had the global stock Many tend to predict the outcome of the However, it recovered those losses in less real estate development, technology and business market immersed in the sentiment of black swan event. But guess what? We than 50 days on average. strategy, and he holds a degree in Economics panic and fear. In retaliation, Iran fired know too little to predict accurately. The (Analytical Economics) from University of Malaya. multiple missiles to the US air base in ‘prediction’ was nothing more than our • Act Differently Iraq the next day. To make things worse, imagination. For instance, some predicted It means being a contrarian. Menteri Besar Johor and JCorp Chairman, the media kept mentioning ‘World War that the Iran incident this time would lead Datuk Dr. Sahruddin Haji Jamal said, “JCorp 3’ a lot in the news. While many were to serious war and eventually the collapse Most people have lost money in Board members and employees welcome the in alarm that greater strikes would take of the stock market. In fact, quite the the stock market, but in order to be the appointment of Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed place subsequently, the US President opposite happened. minority and win consistently, you have to Ibrahim as the new President & Chief Executive dramatically says, “Iran appears to be act differently. Nevertheless, you cannot of JCorp and is confident that Syed Mohamed standing down…..a very good thing for Therefore, instead of predicting, do so just for the sake of acting differently. will continue to ensure JCorp’s relevance and the world”, which ended the episode observe the chart. If you observe the You need to have a basis. For instance, sustainability in undertaking its role as a state much earlier than we thought. Shortly, the Dow Jones Industrial (DJI) Index since the once you know where the smart money is development agent for over five decades”. focus shifted to the positive development incident had occurred, you can see the moving to (from chart), and have learned of the trade deals, which prompted the strong uptrend was unshaken. It means the event through research, you would Datuk Syed Mohamed was the Chairman US indexes to climb even higher. At the the smart money did not flee the stock have the courage to act very differently of FELDA Investment Corporation, President time of writing, the Dow Jones Industrial market. from the crowd. That separates you from & Executive Director of Iskandar Waterfront (DJI) Index stood at the historical level of the ordinary. Holdings Sdn Bhd, Chairman of Encorp Berhad, 28939. Bear in mind, the US stock market President & Chief Executive Officer of Iskandar is too huge to manipulate. As Warren Buffet says, “be greedy Investment Berhad, Chief Executive Officer of TH So, what are the lessons learned when everyone is fearful”’. This contrarian’s Properties Sdn Bhd and Group Director of DRB- from the short and bitter black swan • Research thought and behaviour comes with the HICOM before being made president for the Johor event? Before we discuss this topic, let us Don’t predict doesn’t mean not doing basis of knowledge and understanding. state conglomerate. see how our portfolio performed till the any research. In fact, to gain basic 15th January 2020: understanding on similar events in the He embarked his career at Bank past does help one to remain calm. Take Bumiputera (M) Bhd and Bank Rakyat then in this Iran incident as an example. Looking 1989 before moving to Johor State Economic Development Corporation (now known as JCorp) Disclaimer: The companies or strategies mentioned in this article are meant for • Know Yourself till 1993. study purpose only. It doesn’t constitute any ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ recommendation. Please Despite acting differently sounds cool, it consult your financial professional if you want to make any decision. only applies when you are able to. He is also the Chairman of Prasarana Integrated Development Sdn Bhd, a Board Member If your cost is very close to the of the Sultan Ibrahim Johor Foundation and Tunku share price when volatility happens, it is Laksamana Johor Cancer Foundation. - by Norfy better to protect your profit, or close the Shafeq TI position at little lost. On the other hand, if you were sitting on 10% profit or more, you would be psychologically fit to add more position. In addition, you need to consider your cash level and risk appetite. Once you have managed your risk properly, the profit will take care of itself. The portfolio above shows a gain of 321% at the history, the impact on stocks from Conclusion since November 2015, a 26% increase geopolitical events has tended to be I believe there will be more black swans compared to a month ago. If you have short-lived. coming this year. 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19 FREE COPY | The Iskandarian ISSUE 90 | FEB 2020 playT H E I S K A N D A R I A N www.facebook.com/theiskandarian | www.theiskandarian.com Sudoku Permaisuri Zarith Sofiah Opera House Grand Opening Scan QR Code Have you T he long-awaited named after and with the audience. for the solution buckled up?! opera house near permission of HRH Zarith The grand opening the Causeway by Sofiah, is just 1km away from every month The Iskandarian R & F Princess Cove the Malaysia-Singapore saw performances from shares what you should was formally declared open Causeway. Featuring more well-known China-based by HRH Sultan Ibrahim Ibni than 15,600 equilateral performers the Ning Xia and should not be doing in Almarhum Sultan Iskandar aluminum boards, the Performing Arts Group, your communities ! and Raja Zarith Sofiah Binti unique building with three- Jamyang Dolma, Tian Yuan, Raja Idris Shah, Permaisuri dimensional effects was Sun Fubo, The Oriental DOODLE Johor. inspired from the diamond Swan, Mei Lanfang, Hacken ornaments of a princess’ Lee, Ding Yi and Geng Jie Yu. Also present at the crown. officiating ceremony were Local artists such as Dato’ Zhang Li and Dato’ Li Luxuriously Yayasan Warisan Johor Band, Sze Lim, Chairmen of R&F designed, the opera hall Claudia Yang, and Datuk Group, Datuk Dr Sahruddin can accommodate 600 Yusni Hamid also performed Jamal, MB of Johor, and people, with 5 VIP boxes on the grand opening night. many other key persons and on the second floor. Seats invited guests. are upright and installed in R&F Marina Place is a curve to allow the best a development cluster with Permaisuri Zarith viewing experience for the six buildings. The Opera Sofiah Opera House, House is one of six diamond- shaped buildings in the HRH Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar and cluster; the other buildings Raja Zarith Sofiah Binti Raja Idris Shah officiated the will house the Ritz Carlton opening ceremony with Dato’ Zhang Li and Dato’ Li Hotel and a commercial area Sze Lim, Chairmen of R&F Group, and Zhang Li, General including high-end wine Manager of China Performing Arts Agency (CPAA) cellar, fine dining cuisines, fashion, IMAX & 4d theatres, and a viewing deck. Ideal for hosting events, the outdoor and semi-outdoor spaces are best for product launches, music festivals and art markets while the viewing deck, can be used as an amphitheatre, creating a distinguished experience for guests. - by Salamahafifi TI Feast on Delights from the Sea and the Grill at Renaissance Johor Bahru Cafe BLD at Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel is serving the freshest catch from the sea and delicious grills this February weekends ‘Nyonya Wok’ that consists to a Valentines’ Lovers Buffet on of mussels, clams and squid. 14th February 2020. Price for Two must try dishes for guests adults is set at RM138 nett and who are overly infatuated with children at RM69 nett. seafood would be the ‘Seafood Jambalaya’ and the ‘Irish For reservations Seafood Chowder’. or enquiries, please call +607-3813322 or email to As for the flaming grills, partheeban.sundaramurthy@ chargrilled and pan grilled renaissancehotels.com or meats await to be summoned WhatsApp Business to +6017- by you as the chefs at Cafe BLD 7713327. - by Harish Mustak TI prepare perfectly barbecued meats with a selection of house Grilled and roasted meats galore Seafood on ice for your pick T ake a dive into the Be spoilt for choice as you sauces. buffet spread at Cafe traverse across both the land The weekend buffet BLD for a lip-smacking and sea stations. The seafood weekend feasting on ice includes fresh scallops, spread is priced at RM128 nett per adult and RM64 nett which consists of the best mussels, prawns and crabs - a per child. Do take note that weekends at Renaissance ingredients from the sea and haven for seafood lovers. Johor Bahru are on Fridays and Saturdays. land. Chargrilled meats and fresh Explore new dishes such Since February is the seafood takes centre stage with as the ‘Ikan Bakar Portuguese’ Fresh seafood ready for the season of love, treat your A special treat for seafood grill significant other and loved ones lovers - Seafood Jambalaya dishes prepared from a variety which is marinated grilled fish of styles and flavours. that is wrapped in banana leaf,
20 The Iskandarian ISSUE 90 | FEB 2020 PROPERTY INSIGHT iProperty.com.my’s Portal @home Demand Analytics: Johor is the only major state to register a negative growth in demand in 2019 pg 21 PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS APARTMENTS VILLAS CONDOMINIUMS OFFICE/RETAILSPACE UEM Sunrise Berhad & Desaru Coast’s pg 23 The Maris Desaru Coast - World of Endless Vacation at your Doorstep Keck Seng Group CI Medini & Handal Read this article on Launches Phase 2 Indah Launches our website of Amber Hills at Park N’ Ride in BBKP Medini Connect with us on Facebook
21 FREE COPY | The Iskandarian ISSUE 90 | FEB 2020 homeT H E I S K A N D A R I A N www.facebook.com/theiskandarian | www.theiskandarian.com UMLand Seri Austin Recognised as Consumer’s Choice U MLand Seri Austin has been aptly recognised environmental sustainability and Parliament-Tebrau, and witnessed township. We will continuously region organised by MTPN, a non- as the suitable recipient the healthy living of its residents. by Haji Mazlan Bujang (ADUN provide excellent service and profit organisation that is based of the Consumer ’s Puteri Wangsa) and Dato Paduka hope this recognition will in Johor Bahru that works closely The award is based Kevy KV. Yeo (President of MTPN). encourage and inspire others to with government bodies and on customer service reviews authorities to help and protect local consumers. The award is Choice Award 2020 by the and recommendations based “We are honoured to be follow in our footsteps,” said KK considered as a business seal of excellence and is nominated by National Consumer Action Council on interviews conducted to acknowledged by MTPN and Wong, UMLand Group Director local consumers based on service, value, professionalism and (Majlis Tindakan Pengguna Negara determine the winner. it is definitely a good start for of Townships cum CEO of Seri integrity. - by The Iskandarian TI -MTPN) supported by the Ministry The awards night held at the year 2020. The award is a Austin. of Domestic Trade and Consumer the Cathay Restaurant Eco Spring, testament of our customers’ The Consumer’s Choice Affairs (KPDNHEP) for excellence Johor Bahru was officiated by trust and confidence in us in the Awards 2020 is the second in comprehensive efforts at Steven Ng Shiau Yoon, Member of development of a sustainable ceremony held in the Southern Keck Seng Group BaseConference 2020 launches Phase 2 of Amber Hills Accelerating Startups in the ASEAN Region T he first regional Bandar Baru Kangkar Pulai all set for Australian business and technology conference; inspired homes BaseConference 2020 A mber Hills Phase 2 launch saw powered by Techsauce about 2000 people turning up to view Keck Seng Group’s latest Global Summit recently Australian-inspired Amber Hills gated & guarded Single-Storey Cluster 32’x65’ with a built up area from 1358 sqf. took place and concluded Home in Bandar Baru Kangkar Pulai (BBKP). Modern but also rustic, the home’s well- crafted exterior was designed similar at Iskandar Studio, Iskandar The homes are recognised by its to the appeal of a suburban Australian distinctive roofs and in the rooms, there neighbourhood. Bedroom 1 and 2 have Puteri, Johor. The two days are high-ceilings in its standard 3-bedroom a height of 5.2 metres, while the third (3) and 2-bathroom non-bumi unit measuring Bedroom is at 3.2 meters; giving space for conference showcased local sky-high imagination and décor. The house Phase 2 of Amber Hills has a flat roof, is priced from RM408,000. startup ecosystem and a Closing ceremony of BaseConference 2020 with winner, while Phase 1 has an arch knowledge sharing platform Supplycart from Kuala Lumpur Since it is the Chinese New Year, by the innovative minds festive angpows of RM1888 and RM18,888 will be given to lucky home purchasers. behind startups and tech ‘Startup Fight Club’, which o f f i c i ate d by J o h o r Currently, Phase 1 of Amber Hills is worlds’ of Southeast Asia. saw participation from International Trade, sold out, except the corner lots. Organised by START the ASEAN region and the Investment and Utility Amber Hills is located about 4km away from the new 2nd Interchange at Malaysia and Techsauce winner, was Supplycart from Committee Chairman, Pulai Jaya connecting to the Second Link Highway and the Skudai-Pontian Highway. Media Thailand, the event Kuala Lumpur that aims to Jimmy Puah who also gave BBKP is within the vicinity of schools was endorsed by the Johor simplify procurement for a keynote speech on the and university; SJK(C) Woon Hwa, SMK Kangkar Pulai, SK Kangkar Pulai, and SJK state government and in businesses through a single importance of getting into (T) Kangkar Pulai, and is near Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. A park overlooking partnership with Iskandar platform. the new wave of digital Gunung Pulai; Serene Hilltop Nature Park, and a commercial centre; BBKP Central are Investment Berhad (IIB), i2M, “ B a s e C o n f e r e n c e economy, which is the also in the plans. Medini Iskandar Malaysia 2020 will be our statement e-commerce aspect in the For more information, contact its property gallery at 07 527 1935. - by (MiM), Iskandar Malaysia to the country, the region state. Salamahafifi TI Studios, CleverTap, Iskandar and the world, that there’s Prior to the event, Regional Development a lot of serious innovation an Iskandar Puteri Bus Tour Authority (IRDA), Malaysian going on in the Johor took place for speakers and Global Innovation and startup ecosystem. There participants as a side activity Creativity Centre (MaGIC), are great entrepreneurs and for them to know and UEM Sunrise, Sunway startup companies in this understand the ecosystem Iskandar, Cradle Fund and city and anyone can build that made up the city while Mavcap. a successful startup outside visiting Medini 9, Sunway The final programme of any capital city,” said Feng Iskandar, UEM Sunrise and for the event was the lim, CEO of START Malaysia. Puteri Harbour. - by Norfy startup pitch competition; The event was Shafeq TI iProperty.com.my Showcases Malaysia’s Subsale Mobilising Potential Residential Property Demand Trends For 2019 E-Commerce with the i Property.com.my officially released the full 2019 Portal position among the three property continue their downward trend Newly Unveiled JEAP Demand Analytics which types, ending the year with a at -12.2%. However, things are provides an overview of subsale demand growth of 17.3% year-on- slowly turning around for the J ohor International Trade, START Malaysia and Techsauce year. Condominiums recorded a better as the demand figure for Investment and Utility Media Thailand and it would Committee Chairman, tour Johor Bahru, Batu Pahat, property demand using iProperty. turnaround with a 14.2% growth the first six months of 2019 was Jimmy Puah has Kluang and Muar to help announced a new programme potential businesses ranging com.my’s user visits and property compared to -5.9% in the first six even lower at -16.6%. The poor known as Johor E-Commerce from SMEs and startups Accelerator Programme or in to learn more skills and listings data for residential subsale months of 2019.This can be partly performance can be attributed to short, JEAP, to leverage the develop themselves towards state’s E-Commerce -based e-commerce. properties in Malaysia with a attributed to a drop in the number a property oversupply. There has entrepreneurship. With an allocation of particular focus in KL, Selangor, of listings in the second half of been an influx of property listings JEAP is looking to amp RM1Mil, the main goal is to up Johor Startup Ecosystem help at least 20 local startup Penang and Johor. the year. However, this property in the review period as a result of especially its entrepreneurs companies to enter into the to drive a new wave of digital e-commerce venture and to The publication shows type registered the lowest capital owners of numerous newly built economy in the state. The increase their selling revenue programme is set to take off by at least 100%. - by Norfy that among the three property growth percentage in 2019 at properties having received their by March 2020 with the aid of Shafeq TI types, terrace houses emerged -2.02%. vacant possessions. tops in 2019 in terms of capital As for Johor, the residential The analysis, with additional appreciation with a 3.16% capital property landscape remains data compiled from brickz.my, aims growth compared to 2018. Serviced sluggish toward the end of the to provide an insight for policy residences, which recorded the year. Johor is the only major state makers and property developers on highest demand growth in the first to register a negative growth in Malaysian residential preferences. - half of 2019, maintained its top demand in 2019. Demand figures by The Iskandarian TI
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