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KDN : PP19356/08/2018(034949) | Singapore MICA : MCI (P) 079/12/2019 Iskandar the Malaysia’s Official Newspaper ISSUE 95 | JULY 2020 | is an effort by True Soul Media PLT & Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) Rebound The Return Accumulating Monthly Drill Healthcare of Home Wealth Ownership with Victor Gan, Travel Campaign Has the Bull Chief Operating Returned? Page 2 Page 21 Officer Page 18 Page 7 Health Clinics Only Open Take What You Need, for Appointments and Leave What You Can Screenings While times are tough due to Off late the social media has the COVID-19 pandemic, pineapples and coconut milk snapped been constantly bombarded portals, as well at the notice boards on site. Malaysians are pulling up quickly, and other essentials being by COVID-19 news and other Health clinics typically cater to patients together to support added, with strong support from the news either related to it directly community. or indirectly. However, certain viral or hot who have appointments with specific topics relating to current affairs have not departments such as dental, physiotherapy, communities with kindness and trust, Through its long-running Corporate been entirely true or false. The platforms of occupational therapy, outpatient department online news and social media posts have and so on. This SOP is also now extended to giving old methods such as communal Social Responsibility programmes, caused some confusion for people who are include patients who are looking to follow up looking for solutions and answers to every or reschedule appointments with specialist food pantries an innovative spin. Ayam Brand has contributed more day questions. departments. The health clinics are also open for COVID-19 screenings (separately). The #AyamWithYou Food Pantry than 2 million healthy meals for charity, One query in particular was whether patients who have appointments at “We have provided access to a number initiative, by Ayam Brand and 13 charity providing nutritious food to more government health clinics are allowed to of QR codes on the many notice boards follow up on their scheduled appointments. located around the health clinics as well as homes nationwide is working to help than 21,800 people from 524 charity The answer is straightforward as the standard online. This is to shorten the waiting period operating procedures in regards to following by efficiently registering and rescheduling charities and to empower them to help organisations and NGOs over the past up and rescheduling appointments were appointments prior to coming to the health communicated and implemented by the clinic itself,” said Fahmi Sanusi, an Assistant surrounding communities that are 12 years. government health clinics since 21st May Medical officer at the Mahmoodiah Health by way of social media. The SOPs were even Clinic. - by Harish Mustak TI need. The #AyamWithYou food pantry is announced before the post. In Pertubuhan Kebajikan Shafar, located at No. 15, Jalan Limau, Kampung Recently, there was some speculation regarding the situation at most health clinics an orphanage in Kampung Pasir is Pasir, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor. Be part whereby patients had to line up in a long and winding queue just to get into the health leading the way for the local community of the movement to receive or to give clinics. At some point, the bee-lines were said to be over pouring to the main roads by managing the #AyamWithYou essentials. especially on clinic days without any shelter that lead patients and the elderly. pantry in this area where Ayam Brand Find out more about the The government health clinics assured provided them two months’ supply #AyamWithYou food pantry initiative, the patients that this issue can be resolved very simply by scanning the QR code of their products for its residents, and visit https://www.ayambrand.com.my. - provided on the social media platforms, or on the state health department online suggested the food pantry or ‘gerobok by Priya Manikam TI rezeki’ as a solution for the community. The weather-proof food pantry is set up outside the charity home’s compound so that social distancing is observed. It is open to the public round-the-clock. Residents update the community about the food pantry through community groups on social media and messaging apps, while children from the home are responsible to top up the Ayam Brand products daily. Response to the initiative has been overwhelming with the daily allocation of Ayam Brand’s products such as tuna, baked beans, processed peas, canned Additional PRIHATIN and will ensure accurate billing for each electricity for April, May and June 2020. Aid for Electricity estimated monthly bill and customers Whereas, those exceeding 300kWh will W e had highlighted that during will not be overcharged. receive a total of RM231 electricity bill, the implementation of the electricity bills. Business operators whose i.e. RM77 per month for April, May and Movement Control Order premises were shut during the MCO period Despite the assurance given by June 2020. (MCO), Tenaga Nasional were also left in shock by the high bills TNB, the public were still not satisfied Berhad (TNB) had suspended all its physical they received especially when there was of the high bills and as a result, the According to the Minister of Energy and metre reading at premises. Even though no usage of electricity. Prime Minister has approved Additional Natural Resources, Datuk Dr Shamsul Anuar manual metre readings have resumed Electricity Assistance (Bantuan PRIHATIN Nasarah, those who have already paid their since 15th May 2020 at certain areas, the TNB has clarified that the recent spike Elektrik Tambahan) for all electricity bills, the amount will be credited/adjusted public were left baffled by the exorbitant in the bills were due to more people consumers in the domestic category. in their July electricity bill. This extra aid is in staying at home, resulting in higher usage. This will help reduce the burdens of addition to the electricity bill discount that TNB also insists that the bills are prorated the public and will benefit at least 7.66 was given since 1st April 2020 and is funded million consumers nationwide. by the government through Kumpulan Wang Industri Elektrik (KWIE), the Ministry 52.2% of domestic consumers with of Finance and TNB, costing RM942 million. a monthly electricity bill of RM77 and - by Priya Manikam TI below (300kWh usage) will enjoy free www.facebook.com/theiskandarian @theISKANDARIAN www.linkedin.com/company/theiskandarian/ www.theiskandarian.com

02 ISSUE 95 | JULY 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN NEWS Step Up and Speak Out Against Cyberbullying and Harassment SEND LETTERs or inquiries Suggesting supposed harassment should not be to restricted by the government or bill to overcome non-governmental organisations facebook.com/theiskandarian only. Support from family, friends [email protected] and counter sexual and the community is also an www.theiskandarian.com important factor,” said Cai Tung. harassment to be Our Friends She also encourages family tabled in parliament members and friends of sexual harassment or cyberbullying Johor Jaya assemblywoman, Liow Cai Tung swiftly victims to help amplify the victims’ voice to avoid recurring Work” to protect victims of sexual women’s rights and preserve Johor’s former State event of tragedies. The abusive harassment at work in 2018. respect for women which Tourism, Women, behaviour in cyberspace is would’ve have been tabled in Family and Community mainly done by irresponsible In October 2019, Joint Action Parliament in March 2020. Development Exco, Liow social media users, and the lack Group for Gender Equality Cai Tung condemned the recent of enforcement legal-wise has (JAG) has drafted a guideline Cai Tung hopes for the rise of sexual harassment and given the bullies a sense that for anti-sexual harassment and Ministry of Women, Family and cyberbullying that has resulted they could escape responsibilities memorandum to the previous Community Development to to the suicide of a young with concealed identity. government, which was led by prioritise sexual harassment cum woman in Johor Bahru. The former Deputy Prime Minister, cyberbullying issue of this nature, assemblywoman of Johor Jaya in Cai Tung calls for the Datuk Seri Dr. Wan Azizah Wan and to act on the bill swiftly as it her press statement said sexual government to prioritise the Ismail in which she has addressed would help protect victims and harassment is a form of sexual introduction of legislation in that a Sexual Harassment overturn the culture of gender action not only physically but also dealing with online sexual Bill (RUU) that would protect inequality. - by Norfy Shafeq TI verbal towards a specific person harassment citing the Public and it should be condemned and Service Department (JPA)’s taken seriously. Circular 5/2018, “Guidelines for Handling Sexual Harassment at “Taking action against sexual SOCSO and Ministry Rebound of Youth and Sports Healthcare Gleneagles Provides Job Seeking Travel MEDINI “In The Arms Of One Who Cares” Platforms Prior to COVID-19, Although the pandemic has had a profound impact Aiming to alleviate conducting surveys while ‘Digital Malaysia has played on the industry, patients and Freelance’ is offering jobs and visitors’ safety has been and the difficulties among tasks for the youth with academic host to over 1.3 million always will be top priority qualifications and specific skills like for all of us, especially jobseekers to match web designing, content creator, healthcare travellers, within the healthcare content writer, editor, graphic sector. This allowance skills and jobs while designer and recruiter. achieving more than is further subjected to the approved stringent Istimulating the economy SOCSO (Social Security RM1.7 billion in Standard Operating nstitute for Youth Research Malaysia Organisation) on the other hand Procedures (SOPs). These (IYRES) through the Ministry of is providing employment services hospital receipts in SOPs include, but are Youth and Sports has provided through the EISJobs Employment not limited to healthcare online job search platforms offering Portal with its Employment Insurance 2019 alone travellers registering with a variety of posts and tasks from both System. The platform would also MHTC before travelling government and non-government help identify employment gaps and The Malaysia here for treatment. More agencies as a part of the government’s in addition, registered job seekers Healthcare Travel information regarding these effort to empower the people under will be continuously involved in Council (MHTC) SOPs will be made available the Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) participating in the Current Labour welcomes the to the public once details which then will propel businesses and Market Programme including the announcement by the Senior have been finalised. stimulate the economy. The platform Open Interview Programme Series Minister (Security) Datuk aims to create jobs and opportunities and Employment Opportunity Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, on Malaysia’s efficient for the youth that have been facing Programme by experts from various the Government’s decision management of the difficulties of losing and finding jobs industries organised by SOCSO. to reopen the country’s pandemic has seen a during this COVID-19 pandemic. international borders to significant reduction in PenjanaKerjaya, also under healthcare travellers. This the number of cases. ‘GIG YOUTH X-POSE - (KBS-MDEC)’ SOCSO is made available only for job serves as a positive indicator As the nation unites to aims to increase youth’s involvement seekers with a valid SOCSO account for Malaysia’s economy as it recover from these trying in alternative jobs, be it part time at Myfuturejobs portal. - by Norfy marks a significant rebound times, MHTC will continue or in periodical income-generating Shafeq TI for the healthcare travel to showcase Malaysia projects that will stimulate the industry. Healthcare’s capabilities economy. and strengths as a world- True to our recognition class quality healthcare The ‘Gig Youth’ platform is for as the World’s Healthcare destination. - by The customers-driven works like food Marvel, Malaysia has played Iskandarian TI delivery, data entry of online forms, host to over 1.3 million healthcare travellers, achieving more than RM1.7 billion in hospital receipts in 2019 alone. 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03 ISSUE 95 | JULY 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN NEWS Singapore and Malaysia Borders Set to Open Soon Malaysians braving the traffic across the Causeway to earn their livelihoods soon be allowed to resume commuting to Travellers would have to adhere to a set and from Johor Bahru (JB). of COVID-19 prevention and public health W(photo by Kyaizee Mohd) It is understood that following measures and practical measures are being ith Malaysia’s Recovery Singapore’s decision to reopen its economy In a recent update by both Malaysia discussed and will have to be mutually Movement Control Order following weeks-long “circuit breaker” and Singapore governments, the Johor agreed upon by both countries. (RMCO) implemented from (lockdown) which ended on 1st June 2020, Causeway and the Second Link in Singapore 10th June till the 31st of is set to open soon in stages after being shut Meanwhile, in a separate travel news, August, the fate of Malaysians going back Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Senior for the past three months. Malaysia Airlines has increased its domestic and international connectivity beginning to work in Singapore has been in question Minister for Security and Minister of Defence Foreign Minister Datuk Seri June and July respectively to facilitate Hishammuddin Hussein said the reopening essential travels locally and responding to by many. said Malaysians working in Singapore may of the border would be divided into four other countries’lifting of border restrictions. categories where the first category is for professionals, including those in business, With interstate travel being allowed while the second category refers to during the RMCO period, domestic flights Malaysians working and living in Singapore, in June and July will involve twice-weekly estimated to be about 20,000 to 25,000 flights, involving the Kuala Lumpur- Alor people. Star/Johor Bahru/Kota Baru/Langkawi/ Terengganu/Labuan/Miri/Sandakan/Tawau The third category comprises Malaysians routes, as well as a once a week flight for working in Singapore who commute from the Kuala Lumpur- Kuantan/Bintulu/Sibu Johor to the island republic on a daily basis routes. The Kuala Lumpur- Penang/Kuching numbering some 250,000, while the fourth route will provide three weekly flights in category refers to citizens of Malaysia and June, whilst the Kuala Lumpur - Kuching will Singapore in general. provide five weekly flights in July. According to Singapore’s Ministry of The flight schedules are available on Foreign Affairs, both countries have agreed Malaysia Airlines website - https://www. to establish a Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) malaysiaairlines.com/my/en.html - by Priya and a Periodic Commuting Arrangement Manikam TI (PCA) for different groups of travellers. No More Foreign-Manned Stalls at Johor PBT Wet Market and Business Premises Local Councils are premises under the state’s jurisdiction to whereby the spouse with the foreign State Housing and Local Government help aid and prioritise locals businesses that citizenship is not allowed to own or run any Committee chairman, Tuan Ayub Haji committed to prioritise are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. businesses under PBT. Jamil (Image courtesy of Ayub Jamil Rengit Facebook page) locally manned business Business licenses and permits issued The state government sees the situation by PBT in Johor can no longer be issued of restricting the hiring of foreign labours in premises within their to non-citizens. All the state’s 16 PBTs are as a solution to overcome the nation’s tasked to check the status of each current economic drainage. Much aggressive and jurisdiction running business in all PBT’s premises and extensive measure was taken to curb any wet market in accordance with the hawkers’ reasoning by illegal foreign workers that T he Johor State Government bylaws of Johor. avoided accountability of their employment through the State Housing and at the PBT premise. This would also help Local Government Committee Stern actions await local business detect and prosecute any individuals that chairman, Ayub Jamil’s press owners that have solicited in renting are running illegal workers schemes. statement dated 5th June 2020 has premises, extending their business license announced the local councils (PBT) of Johor or permits to foreign citizens, and they The public are welcome to tip off any are ensuring no foreign-owned stalls and risk their license being suspended and information to the authorities on any workers to be allowed in any markets and the revocation of their business premises sightings of foreign workers owning or ownership. This would also apply to locals working under PBT’s premises. - by Norfy that are legally married to foreign citizens; Shafeq TI Saving Private Education: PEEAM to Table a Recovery Proposal to the Government In a bid to flatten the COVID-19 curve in the country and to stimulate the Association (PEEAM) together with PERP aims to seek the government’s to the Ministry of Education based on economy again, the Recovery Movement education associations namely, Persatuan support to assist the private education the survey-based statistics from 1,125 Control Order (RMCO) was implemented Pendidik Professional Bahasa Malaysia sector on five main factors, namely respondents who are the operators of on 10th June till 31st August 2020 (at the (PPPBM), Persatuan Tadika Swasta financial assistance and incentives for different education segments nationwide time of writing). While the public schools Petaling Perdana (PTSPP), Persatuan Tadika education institutions, reopening of all namely nurseries, kindergartens, tuition have now opened for national and Islam Malaysia (PERTIM) and Persatuan education institutions and tax incentive for centres, enrichment programmes, home- international exam candidates from 24th Pengusaha Pendidikan Swasta Sabah 10 years through the income exemption, schools, private schools and other private June 2020, the private education system (PPPSS) held an online Press Conference recognising and regulating online learning institutions. from child care, preschool, and primary as an effort to propose a solution for the programme and finally, Merging Taska and school to secondary are still hanging on to private education sector known as the Tadika under one administration agency. 67% of the private education operators their hopes to reopen soon as well. Private Education Recovery Plan (PERP). responded in PEEAM’s survey that they could PEEAM had tabled it to the government in The plan will represent the private sustain for no longer than 3 months if their The Private Education Entrepreneur the middle of June. education entrepreneurs on putting businesses remain closed, and they seek to up their voices, needs and challenges open by July 2020. - by Norfy Shafeq TI

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05 ISSUE 95 | JULY 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN NEWS Nottingham University Business School Champions Global Compact Network Malaysia’s #mySPACE4Change Sustainability Initiative Nottingham University Business School (NUBS) Malaysia is Professor Mohan V. Avvari moderated a proud to be a champion of the panel discussion on ‘Realising the Value of #mySPACE4Change initiative Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – The ROI of Good Business’ at a GCMY aimed at accelerating sustainable solutions ‘SDG Insight Series’ event, also held at the launched on 9th June 2020 by Global Malaysian Houses of Parliament. More Compact Network Malaysia (GCMY), the recently, in May 2020, the Business School official local network of the United Nations and GCMY jointly hosted a webinar featuring Global Compact (UNGC) at the Malaysian NUBS Honorary Professor of Sustainable Houses of Parliament. Business, Tim Gocher, who spoke on how Officiated by Deputy Speaker of the impact investment should play a role in the House of Representatives, Parliament COVID-19 response. of Malaysia, Dato’ Haji Mohd Rashid bin Dean, Associate Professor Lau Chee Hasnon, the initiative establishes the largest Kwong said, “We are proud to support private-sector enabled and corporate GCMY’s #mySPACE4Change initiative, social responsibility (CSR) driven national whose commitment towards achieving the (From left to right) Chan Wen Li, Dato’ Haji Mohd Rashid bin Hasnon, Deputy multimedia platform in Malaysia. The United Nations Sustainable Development Speaker of the House of Representatives, Parliament of Malaysia, Dr Mohan platform aims to promote the 2030 Agenda Goals goes hand-in-hand with Nottingham Avvari and Faroze Nadar, Executive Director, Global Compact Network Malaysia for Sustainable Development through public University Business School being a UN PRME service announcements by partner creative (Principles of Responsible Management from research to teaching. Indeed, our “We congratulate Global Compact agencies. Education) Champion School.” Undergraduate and MBA programmes Network Malaysia on the launch of this NUBS Malaysia has had a long-standing “Issues of sustainability and social have been designed with ethics and novel initiative, and look forward to forging working relationship with GCMY. In October responsibility have been at the core sustainability themes built into the more connections with GCMY and the SDG 2019, Director of Research, Associate of what we do at the Business School, curriculum,” he added. cause in the future.” - by The Iskandarian TI Feeling the Wind of Overcome the Challenge to Make Students Change from A Loft AffairLoft Affair, as the name suggests, is a social More Engaging through Online Learning A s part and parcel of new enterprise that was founded on the bond of normal to live through Held at 8.30am GMT+ the session and make them curious and the pandemic era, online webinar saw 690 participants seek answers. This way, they would Asisterhood while cultivating the community they initially, ending with Q&A session know the educator is the expert on are living in to move towards a greater good in many ways - especially on empowering women. Formed classes seem to be the with 730 participants or viewers the subject they’re learning and under Loft & Brown since 2017 by founder-CEO Nora Dato’ Rahmat known as Lady Nora and Co-Founder who is also most viable and an inevitable accessing worldwide particularly would pay more attention in the her good friend, Magda Hesnel, A Loft Affair with a strong team of 5 people has since then branched to many projects practise. For a large part of the from India, Korea and Malawi lesson. like ‘Loft N More’ and ‘Loft Wellness’. Recently, just before the MCO, the team had successfully organised‘Loft Babes world, it is something to be besides the main audience from On students refusing to Search’and crowned Malveen Kaur as the ultimate winner, who is now running for Miss Grand Malaysia. adjusted with and new challenges host’s country, Malaysia. participate, Richard told participants “Each one of us are unique in our own ways and we will follow. Sharing the concern of Part of the takeaways from to not take it personally. “Don’t rise by lifting and believing in others.”Lady Nora narrated how they are all connected and centralised through tutors and educators alike, Centre the webinar includes doing some be too bothered and move along their work which is aligned to A Loft Affair’s identity. Partnering with Daddy & Co’s Syam as the Photographer of Engineering Education, UTM activities to grab students’ attention with the lesson. An effective way to in charge of branding and Farah Basheer as the Creative Director, currently running ‘Crown’ under Loft’s Wellness Johor (CEE) held a webinar with at the beginning of an online class. handle non-participating students establishment. While Rita Harun, the Management Advisor, is a good friend of Lady Nora since she settled in Malaysia. Richard M. Felder, Hoechst Celanese Rebecca mentioned activities is to make them know they’re going A Loft Affair in its 4 years of establishment has actively Professor Emeritus of Chemical like recalling prior materials, to be called out individually from given talks to women and youth mostly to help them establish confidence in themselves and how-to in careers. Engineering at N.C. State University summarising or asking students to time to time during the lesson”. Working with the Department of Women Development, the team is welcoming everyone and anyone from all and Rebecca Brent, President of formulate a question each will work Learn more by streaming the walks of lives to talk to them and coordinate almost anything together as they are in their capacity, are ready Education Designs Inc. at Chapel well to keep them engaged. recorded webinar free of charge to Empower, Inspire and Engage. - by Norfy Shafeq TI Hill, North Carolina as the panel to She also mentioned leading the here: https://www.youtube.com/ discuss “How To Get Online Students students by giving them an idea watch?v=JgD-SffJrLY - by Norfy Actively Engaged”. or clue to the subject of the online Shafeq TI Senai International Airport Opens Access to Sthe Public, Offers Free Parkingenai International Airport’s (Senai) visitors may enjoy free parking during lunch and dinner hour from 12.00pm to 2.00pm and from 6.00pm to 8.00pm all week till 31st July 2020. The free parking campaign was rolled out by its airport operator, Senai AirportTerminal Services Sdn Bhd, a Member of MMC group as part of the initiatives to boost local visitor- ship and to assist the airport’s retailers and F&B providers to recover after a slowdown period over the past few months. “We would also like to assure visitors that all the SOPs issued by the government are in place such as requiring Kennedy Ayu. all visitors to register contact through contactless QR code, Senai houses a total of 24 retail brands and 16 F&B outlets wear face mask and undergo body temperature screening offering local and international flavours. The free parking before entering the airport. We have also placed markings promotion is applicable with any purchase from the airport’s to encourage social distancing, provide free hand sanitizers retail and F&B outlets with no minimum amount.Visitors must and increased disinfection routines especially at the validate their parking ticket and present their purchase receipt common areas as the health and wellbeing of our customers at the airport’s Information Counter before leaving to enjoy remains our top priority,”said Acting Chief Executive Officer, the complimentary parking. - by The Iskandarian TI

06 ISSUE 95 | JULY 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN NEWS COVID-19 and IVF Brings Hope to Couples Journalists Ask: Where Do We Go From Here? As COVID-19 pandemic forced the world to enter around the corners of the world and Delivery of the fraternal twins for new parents Choy Chee Puh and Wong Jia Wen a new normal for almost believes that it is a normal practice C olumbia Asia Hospital – Tebrau half a year now, the media among media practitioners even unveiled their first double sets of knew they were expecting a new addition to around the world too has adjusted before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. newborn twins during the Raya the family. IVF is beyond your control, but God and adapted to changes. Telum festive season. It was extra special for has certainly grated their wishes. Media, an entrepreneurial and PR Joon-Nie Lau then further technology company together explained how the newsroom always The newborn twins, a baby boy weighing with Singapore Press Club hosted a needed visuals to broadcast it. She webinar on 24th June 2020 to discuss cited her experience since the days of 2 couples when they experienced as parents 2.07kg and baby girl weighing 2.0kg were the ‘Current State and Future of Singapore Broadcasting Corporation Journalism’ with media practitioners (SBC), technology has advanced and for the first time to welcome a new member of delivered by the hospital visiting consultant, accessing from different parts of communicating data gets easier. Southeast Asia. the family despite of the country’s nationwide Dr. Tan Jui Seng, Consultant Obstetrician and Seeing how the world could be The webinar hosted panel guest forced to change overnight without lockdown brought on by the coronavirus Gynecology through C-section as well. speakers Stephanie Phang, Managing warning, Yeo explained the need to Editor, Southeast Asia, Bloomberg, have young journalists to be aware pandemic (COVID-19). The parents felt happy and blessed Joon-Nie Lau, Director of World of new technology and stay closer to Association of News Publishers, the communities and youth culture The babies were born after 6 years of with healthy and adorable babies and Asian Region, Vice President of in order to keep up with how the Singapore Press Club and Yeo Sam world is evolving. waiting time for Geraldine Anne David, 32 most importantly a safe delivery under the Jo, Multimedia Correspondent at The Straits Times and Management Among the issues that were and Jaya Kothandapani A/L Sik Baluraj, 33, a good hands of these two Obstetrician & Committee Member of Singapore discussed in the one hour discourse Press Club. The session ran for over is the classic debate of print versus business owner. They went thru IVF treatment Gynecologist Specialists, midwives, nurses an hour with almost 70 questions digital media among participants collected from the participants. in the chat section, and even the for many years and their wish finally came including Dr. Farzana Mohd Yusof who is challenges of media in the new Stephanie shared that the normal that includes having media through when they were blessed with the Consultant Pediatrician. All the families newsroom at Bloomberg has always consumers pay for subscription of practised working remotely from all news and brands pulling out from identical twin boys through C-section by were presented with a celebratory hamper advertising in mass media. - by Norfy Shafeq TI Dr. Sureshkumar Subramaniam, Consultant by Regional General Manager, Rahani Yaacob. Obstetrician and Gynecology and Maternal- Incorporated in Malaysia in 1996, Fetal Medicine. 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A new outdoor gym hostel-type rooms and 66 apartment-style Everywhere’, a new set of guidelines as part in the guidelines is that facemasks are setup for CrossFit training is also available accommodation, the 12 ½ storey building of their efforts in managing the COVID-19 compulsory, remember to keep your for the public. offers 24-hour multi-tier security with pandemic. With the guidance provided social distance as well as undergo health CCTV surveillance, cafeteria, launderette, by the Ministry of Health, these set of screening and declaration each time you EduCity Hub is also opening its doors indoor games area, outdoor badminton, guidelines covers the EduCity Complexes enter one of the premises listed. There will to the community who wishes to use basketball court, to name a few. 1 and 2 (EC1 & 2), EduCity Sports Complex also be a guideline for the prayer room of their facilities. The two-storey building (ESC), EduCity Village (EV) and EduCity Hub each facility, with the number of people includes rooms for multipurpose usage If you need any immediate help, each (EH). The new operating hours for EC1, who can use the facility at one time will be i.e meeting, seminars, discussion room, premise will also be assigned a contact EC2 and EV will be from 8.30 am until 5.30 restricted to the size of each prayer room. dance & fitness studio, a dedicated music person for any further assistance, and you pm, while ESC will be operating from 8.30 studio and Fastspace (coworking space). will find their contact details upon entry of am until 7 pm while Hub will extend its Wan Ahmad Saifuddin Wan Ahmad EduCity’s new coworking space offers the facility. There is also a set of guidelines operating hours until 10 pm. Radzi, the Managing Director of EduCity the ideal solution for those looking to for the shuttle bus service, which limits the Iskandar said, “We worked hard to ensure continue to grow their business flexibly, amount of students allowed per trip. The With these new guidelines in place, our B.R.A.V.E communication pack is out to now at a limited time promotional rate of Iskandar Puteri Community Bus will also EduCity Iskandar hopes to control the give assurance and peace of mind to our RM150 (normal fee RM200) for a hot desk run on a temporary schedule in order spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety partners and respective visitors.” with premium offerings without having to to cater to the travel needs of EduCity of the students, staff, as well as visitors by sink money into lease-breaking fees. Other Iskandar residents. constantly reminding them with tips and The public can now enjoy non- types of space are also available i.e virtual procedures through visual aids in and contact or social distancing sports such office services and private office spaces. It’s time to be brave and stand apart! as badminton, table tennis, tennis and Maintain the distance because the virus the running track that is now available at For those who wish to stay at EduCity won’t. - by Harish Mustak TI the sports complex where the guidelines

07 ISSUE 95 | JULY 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN NEWS Victor Gan MDORNITLHLLY Chief Operating Officer MECA Employers Consulting Agency Sdn Bhd Victor Gan is well recognised within the field of Industrial Relations and Employment Law in Malaysia. He is the Managing Director of MECA South and the Chief Operating Officer of MECA Employers Consulting Agency Sdn Bhd, a consulting firm representing over 500 employers across the Klang Valley, Johor and Penang. Victor holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Tasmania, Australia. He specialises in providing solutions to employers with regards to matters concerning the Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967 and Trade Unions Act 1959. His areas of expertise include but are not limited to legal advisory, terms and conditions of employment, dismissal and constructive dismissal issues, rightsizing and downsizing exercises, mergers and acquisitions, collective bargaining and labour disputes. Victor is also a frequent speaker and trainer on matters concerning employment laws. He has been featured in national HR / IR conferences and has over the years provided consistent training programmes to the private sector in Malaysia. Tell us about MECA. Legally, how does that stack up? direction and destination. I’m very enjoy most about my job is to be At MECA, we emphasise on Our existing laws form a lucky to have a supportive Board able to be a big part of witnessing the delivery of an employer’s foundation to every employment of Directors and a strong internal and executing the growth of this objectives through effective relationship. It is important for us team who strives on ideas and Company. communication and engagement. to understand that the law is not innovation. For our members, What other interests do you While a company focuses on static and it is constantly evolving we have developed our own have and how do you occupy doing the right thing by their through the development of case virtual engagement strategy and your free time? employees, our role at MECA is to laws. We hold a crucial relationship our team has been relentless in I travel a fair bit for work and I try blend a particular interpretation with employers to ensure that the experimenting new ideas for the to prioritise family time whenever of the law into the objectives of combination of doing the right development of an enhanced I can. I’m always keen to sneak out the Company. thing within permitted boundaries experience via our consulting and for a round of golf too! So, what is Industrial Relations? of the law is always achievable. training programmes. We are now Help a layman understand this A large majority of employers ready to roll out a series of online Victor Gan evolution of Human Resource. are facing an uphill take of programmes and also a virtual Industrial relations is a function keeping their company afloat convention (very excited!). that looks into the relationship as a result of the COVID-19 On a personal note, how between the company and its pandemic. Any advice you can and why did you become a employees. The law on industrial offer to employers at large? Consultant, and what’s the relations have also been created to The first thing every employer best part about your job? ensure that both parties can work must realise is the fact that you’re Quite honestly, industrial relations harmoniously. Of course, the law not alone in this battlefield. and employment law was never also provides recourse in the event As leaders of an organisation, part of my childhood ambition. either party does something to hurt the Management team must I stumbled upon a job ad the relationship of employment. determine what’s right to keep posted by MECA upon You have been exposed to an the business sustainable. Subject graduating from law array of employment issues to existing provisions of the law, school and thought faced by employers. Could you this may result in certain drastic I should try it out. sum up the common problems? decisions to be made, for example The ‘trying it out’ We’ve been dealing with pay cuts, rightsizing exercises lasted until today! employment issues faced by and etc. I would also encourage I must admit that employers for 24 years now, and employees to be equipped the earlier years of most of the time, employers with the right mind-set and to being a Consultant position themselves to do the realise that the sun always shines was challenging. right thing for their company. after the rain. It is important The expectations The problem arises when an for employers and employees were high and as a employee does not see it in the to deal with internal matters young graduate, I same light. This happens when the transparently, reasonably and in must admit that employee is considering things a matured manner. I had countless from his or her own perspective. What are your plans for MECA in internal It is my personal belief that if the the near future? struggles. purpose of an entire organisation We’ve not been spared by the Nonetheless, is aligned, the people problems pandemic too, and we’ve spent a I’m glad I would be mitigated. big part of the MCO to remap our persevered and the part that I

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The Iskandarian | WAVES Lifestyle JULY 2020 | Page 2 editor’s M u s i c U p d at e s note Violette Wautier Releases Bittersweet Priya Manikam Electro-Pop Single “I’d Do It Again” and [email protected] Debut Album “Glitter and Smoke” So, life seems to be slowly going back to the old “normal” with restrictions Time Out: One of the Thai entertainment industry’s most beloved talents eased since the 10th of June in a bid to stimulate the economy. By Universal Music Singapore While we acknowledge that many have lost their jobs, interestingly there is a quarter Thai-Belgian alt-pop of debut single ‘Smoke’ (the most Western influence on Wautier’s sound of the population that have turned into songstress Violette Wautier viewed English-language song by a is evident, and not just in her effortless entrepreneurs during this lockdown period. first captivated the country Thai artist), which also secured spots switching between English and French Kudos for that! with her audition on Season on Spotify’s coveted ‘New Music lyrics present on her debut album. 2 of The Voice Thailand back in 2013. Friday’ playlists, Wautier released Fans of Sweden’s Oh Land, Canada’s On a lighter note and as promised in the She has recently released I’d Do follow-up tracks ‘Drive’ and ‘Brassac’, Lights, the USA’s Lana Del Rey, and last issue, I do have some good news! Disney It Again, the final single from her replicating that success and more the UK’s The xx would all find familiar is going against all odds and is optimistic to debut album Glitter and Smoke, via by making Apple Music’s “Today’s musical touching points across release Mulan this month. Initially scheduled Universal Music (Thailand) on 27th Hits” and ‘Mellow Days’ playlists all Wautier’s album, and I’d Do It Again to release in March, the movie was postponed May. across Asia. Latest single I’d Do It sits very much in this musical space, along with other titles due to the pandemic. Again is looking to bring Wautier’s with the sparse instrumentation However, do check our lifestyle news for any Although still a relative unknown distinctive mix of introspective lyrical allowing Wautier’s immediately updates closer to the date. to audiences outside of her native story-telling and lush dreampop- recognisable airy vocal to come to country, in the course of just a few inflected production to new listeners the fore. Since dining-in is permitted with SOPs short years, Violette Wautier has worldwide. in place, Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel has become one of Thailand’s best-loved I’d Do It Again was released come up with a superb RENtastic Menu at an talents in the worlds of film and I’d Do It Again is an anthemic across all major digital platforms via affordable price. Flip over to our Food section music. Her career to date has seen electro-pop gem which reminisces Universal Music (Thailand) on 27th to learn more about it. her garner accolades and critical about young love. Wautier has an May 2020, with debut album “Glitter acclaim in both spheres, with her uncanny ability to transport her and Smoke” released on 19th June Besides going back to the movies, another musical endeavours leading to listeners into her musical world as her 2020. good news is, theme parks are now allowed to chart-topping singles and glowing airy vocal describes all-too-familiar operate, and LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort has coverage from Time Out, Bangkok tales of heartache over a mix of Stream “I’d Do It Again” via https:// come up with new safety and health measures Post and Fungjai, and her on-screen shimmering synths, reverb-drenched Violette.lnk.to/IdDoItAgainID or watch to keep us safe whilst enabling us to still have performances seeing her win the pianos, and dreamy percussion. In this the full MV via https://youtu.be/LQ5_ fun with our family and friends. Read our travel Suphannahong Award for Best latest single, Wautier vividly describes WwwNi2M TI column to find out more. Supporting Actress in 2016 for her the breakdown of a promising and performance in Heart Attack, before passionate new romance without any As always, for those wishing to share their being nominated again in 2018 for sense of resentment. Blame is shared fashion collection, travel tales, or like us to Die Tomorrow. Wautier will no doubt (“We were so in love / But we both review your restaurant/hotel for a staycation, hope that she can now replicate messed it up”), and the end almost drop me an e-mail at waves.lifestyle@gmail. her domestic success with an inevitable (“You were a storm and I com and be featured. For more news, do access international audience, after working was fire”). Yet, in the final assessment, www.theiskandarian.com and https://waves- with Universal Music (Thailand) to only positive memories remain (“I was lifestyle.com/ complete her brilliant debut album your girl on the passenger seat / Right Glitter and Smoke. next to you, we were unstoppable”), The Iskandarian wishes everyone a very leading to the bittersweet refrain:“Even Happy Friendship Day and Selamat Hari Raya In 2018, Violette decided to if I knew this would end, I’d Do It Again”. Haji to all celebrants. release her first English-language Wautier’s use of imagery is irresistible, single, “Drive”. She followed up on and as a listener you become a voyeur Priya the success of the hit with a second in the back of her car, witnessing the track named “Smoke” the same year. break-up first-hand. 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The Iskandarian | WAVES Lifestyle JULY 2020 | Page 3 A cclaimed filmmaker Niki Caro brings the epic Is Cyberbullying tale of China’s legendary warrior to life in Our Culture? Disney’s “Mulan,” in which a fearless young (Part 1) woman risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest Do you know that in 2018, Malaysia has ranked warriors China has ever known. When the Emperor of the 6th place globally in cyberbullying? Who China issues a decree that one man per family must would’ve thought that a well-known country serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from famous for its polite culture gets mentioned Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of as the sixth-worst in one research! The article an honoured warrior, steps in to take the place of her was published in Malay Mail online dated ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she 27th October 2018. The question is, why can’t is tested every step of the way and must harness her we portray the same politeness we embody in inner-strength and embrace her true potential. It is an our culture in the digital world? The alarming epic journey that will transform her into an honoured part is most cases of cyberbullying affect our warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation… children and teenagers. and a proud father. “Mulan” features a celebrated international cast that includes: Yifei Liu as Mulan, Let’s do some experiment Donnie Yen as Commander Tung, Jason Scott Lee as If you have any social media accounts such Böri Khan, Yoson An as Cheng Honghui with Gong Li as Facebook or Instagram, scroll for any as Xianniang and Jet Li as the Emperor. TI sensational topic and read the comments section. What you are going to do is observe Genre: the comments and at the same time Adventure disengage yourself from commenting. Release date: Observe if you could pick up these traits; 24th July 2020 suggesting others to stop living, spreading Director: rumours, offensive name-calling, threaten Niki Caro to rape or harm and more. These words, Produced by: although spoken and not (yet) an act of Kevin Feige physical bullying, still affects the victim/s’well- Screenplay by: being as well as the readers. Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver and Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin Do realise that cyberbullying does not limit Suggested by: to commenting on social media alone. Other The Narrative Poem “The Ballad of forms of bullies that are under-reported Mulan” are the distribution of explicit images, Producers: sharing photos without consent, constant Jason Reed, Chris Bender and Jake investigation of the other party and identity Weiner thief. However, for the purpose of discussion, Executive Producers: I am going to address cyberbullying under Barrie M. Osborne, Tim Coddington, social media interaction, particularly in Bill Kong blaming, shaming and condescending others. Cast: Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen, Jason Scott Lee, A sign of an unhealthy mind and emotion Yoson An with Gong Li and Jet Li All bullies have one thing in common: aggression in any form. The danger in cyberbullying is that the society thinks aggressive comments are normal. As a matter of fact, most people participate in it without awareness. We are building a society that is unconscious towards their mental and emotional health. We may come to a point where we do not know how to be in a healthy debate without verbally bashing others who are different than us. Instead, why not teach ourselves and the children to address our concerns towards certain issues in a constructive and empathic way? TI Rose Osman is a Certified Human Design Professional. She’s a guide for Living Your Design Workshop and coaches others on self healing for anxiety via E-courses and group workshops yourpersonalmotivator BucketOfRoses www.roselifecoach.com Discover your True Self, Inner Power, Potentials and Purpose with Human Design. Visit Facebook Page : Human Design Malaysia for more info.

The Iskandarian | WAVES Lifestyle JULY 2020 | Page 4 travel LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort Primed for New Measures in Place The ultimate all-in-one destination reveals how it will adapt to the new normal without compromising on health and safety By Priya Manikam that guests can return to. LEGOLAND and packages that offer the convenience Reinvigorating Tourism by Extending [email protected] believes that the road to reopening starts of an all-in-one destination while helping Flexibility and Value people stretch their vacation budget. The safety measures, flexible booking policies LEGOLAND is announcing a variety and promotional deals are critical as part of attractive pre-opening ticket and of the move to revive domestic tourism accommodation offers where families can while ensuring visiting families a balance pre-book and plan for their next holiday. between safety and leisure. As one of The promotions also come with extended Malaysia’s leading holiday destination, validity period that is relatively longer than we have a role to play in restoring and the usual packages. Some of the offers reenergising the tourism industry, an include: important segment that will contribute to the nation’s economic recovery,”Lim added. • 3-month extension for all Annual Pass – Valid for passes that have expired or Ramping up Safety and Hygiene are expiring between February – December 2020. Throughout the temporary closure due to the MCO, the resort has taken the • Limited Time Annual Pass Renewal opportunity to step up its preventative – Annual Pass renewed from now onwards measures as it prepares to welcome guests will be valid until December 2021. • Limited Time Free Hotel Stay – With the strong support with setting a new standard for safety and from the government and hygiene, before reinvigorating domestic frontliners, Malaysia has travel by introducing attractive offerings been making huge strides with flexibility at core. in handling the COVID-19 pandemic. As economic activities continue to resume in “Our goal is to keep everyone safe, phases, many businesses and industries are including our LEGOLAND team and preparing ahead to reopen while adjusting community. We have cautiously evaluated to a new normal that prioritises public and set new protocols that will allow us health. to meet and exceed the guidelines put in place by the Ministry of Health,” said C.S. LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort (LMR) is Lim, Divisional Director at LMR. excited to present a glimpse of the new era for theme parks and resorts, where “We know how much Malaysians have there can be a semblance of normality been looking forward to travelling again. We have in store a selection of promotions back. Safety and hygiene will continue to Book 1 night and get the 2nd night for free. be LEGOLAND’s top priority in the ‘new • Limited Time Free Theme Park normal’. As such, guests will be seeing new measures during their next visit, including Access – Buy 1 Day ticket and get the 2nd social distancing and crowd control ticket for free. (30% capacity), hygiene and disinfection protocols as well as enhanced cleaning and Do that note that LEGOLAND Theme sanitization. Park, SEA Life Malaysia and the Hotel is open to the public, but from 8th July Guests will still enjoy the unique 2020, the theme park will be closed every LEGOLAND experience with peace of mind Wednesday unless the date falls on a Public knowing that their families are in good Holiday due to sanitization and deep hands at the resort. cleaning procedures. The Water Park will remain closed until further notice. LMR has been sharing and applying many learning and best practices among its For more updates, promotions and full sister attractions in a collaborative effort to safety measures, head over to their official align with the highest level of compliance. website, https://www.legoland.com.my/. TI

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14 ISSUE 95 | JULY 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN FEATURE Forest City Safe Island: Home within the Realm of Nature and Top-Notch Security Greenery for your peace The Establishment of a Data Platform internal protective network deployed to ensure that security officers can be is to extract new value data from multi- at the roads, car parks and public notified and respond to any emergencies of mind, exponential source, decentralise and fragment massive places in the community, supported by as soon as possible. data, and construct a thematic database technologies such as video surveillance, security for your safety with elements of people, places, objects, behaviour detection, face recognition, In public car parks, the intelligent and organisations. fire smoke detection, and fire pressure parking system would record all the in Safe Island by Country detection. incoming vehicles’ plate numbers, model, Building a Network of Sensors is and parking lot to ensure the safety of Garden Forest City establishing a multi-dimensional sensing The third level of defence is at the the vehicle while providing convenience network to receive information on various gate of the estate supported by video to the drivers. One resident reported that What is Safe Island? elements in the community including surveillance and face recognition. he once borrowed a friend’s car to travel. people, vehicles and other features of When he arrived at the car park, he was Country Garden, a master developer the city. The information would then The fourth level of defence is at dumbfounded as he couldn’t locate the in Iskandar Malaysia region that launched be accumulated and redistributed for the corridor inside the blocks where car in the two-storey car park. Thanks to Forest City in Gelang Patah, Johor is monitoring and continual improvements the smoke sensors are installed for fire the intelligent parking kiosk, he entered evolving its role as a real estate developer via a centralised database. detection, infrared thermal sensors, the car plate number and immediately into a City Operator with the project’s first one-key alarm and other equipment are found the parking place. island. Now fully occupied, Forest City is Forming Management System means installed for the elderly living alone, so to now thriving with two five-star hotels, IBS it will have the full collection of household form a comprehensive protection network This is just a little real-life example of plant, international school and commercial and vehicle information, full control of to eliminate most of the blind spots. To top how the smart security system has been areas with over 100 retail tenants on its entry and exit personnel and vehicle with off the four levels of internal defence lines, helpful. Forest City will provide even more premises. its track record, leaving no ‘unknown’ to be Forest City also works closely with the enhanced smart security solutions to its roaming around the island suspiciously. local government and has the community residents through continuous efforts, from As a City Operator with focus on On top of this, management is streamlined, police patrolling at Forest City every day the smart parking system to the dynamic residents’ welfare and safety, the shift went utilising software to form a unified safety for enhanced security. traffic management system, aiming to to exploring sustainable development, management standard and system across always provide residents with more creating greater economic vitality for the the island city. Truly the home you need for your efficient travel solutions. region, enhancing regional value, and family and a well-thought process for bringing in industries to create a stable Developing Multi-tier Business senior citizens to settle in. It is indeed Sustainable City Life and healthy city development ecosystem. Applications refers to fully integrating an investment that will nurture your the core demands of intelligence, security, soul with beautiful surroundings, nature As a City Operator, Forest City The city sets the stage for a healthier, management, and other applications such playing architects, mental assurance with continuously explores sustainable happier, futuristic lifestyle, and dismisses as AI and big data analysis to build a smart esteemed security that rapidly evolves development, promoting the integration the hidden risks that potentially and safe island. with time and convenience to move of “Industry, City, and People” by taking heightened the inevitability that comes around swiftly to suit your needs. up on industrial-oriented planning to from the increase in population over A perfect place for your family to settle promote industrial development and security issues, resulting in the creation of into Living in the future is possible and the create economic vitality, pushing for the four different Safe Islands. future is right in Forest City’s Safe Island, implementation of intelligent solutions Wake up from a peaceful slumber at just within your grasp. to improve efficiency, and to create Therefore, ever since the beginning night, knowing your home is within a the cultural symbol of Forest City by of Forest City’s construction, the safety neighbourhood that is safe and sound State of The Art Design promoting integration between city, system has always been the top priority courtesy of Forest City’s Safe Island system industry, and residents. of urban planning, development with four level of defense – boundary Safe Island’s public areas, such as the and construction. In addition to the protection deployed at community sales gallery, beach area, and Water Park, Forest City’s conceptual design was comprehensive hardware of smart security entrances, fences with face recognition, will deploy video intelligent analysis inspired by Country Garden’s Chairman systems, Forest City also provides the license plate recognition, WIFI data system and eagle-eye cameras to monitor Yeung Kwok Keung who pioneered residents with peace of mind through collection, perimeter intrusion detection, the human traffic in real time using face the city’s multi-layered transportation meticulous services by putting more and a lot more. recognition and AR real-time realisation network, vertical greening and open emphasis on its urban safety systems. technologies. Emergency alarm columns space, designed by Sasaki on its overall The second level of defense is an will also be installed at the beach area From digitised municipal service system, to smart security monitoring Forest City emphasises sustainable landscaping and focuses on the incorporation of sleek design in its developmentg r e e n system deployed all over the city, as well as the customised safe travel solutions, Forest City with its people-oriented security solutions to the community has proven its credibility being awarded with IDC Smart City Award in July 2019, an affirmation of Forest City’s work in building a smart city. Forest City in its pursuit to become a prime model of future cities and during the urban development stage has continually emphasised on safe production and construction and would assess public safety in nine dimensions: natural safety, ecological safety, medical and health safety, food safety, traffic safety, public facilities safety, social security, social welfare security and information security. The very notion of ‘Safe Island’ is innovations and investment from four aspects namely Build a Network of Sensors, Establish a Data Platform, Form a Management System and Develop Multi- tier Business Applications.

15 ISSUE 95 | JULY 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN FEATURE Located among lush greenery, Safe Island is a place that promotes harmony between man and nature from the most turbulent times. With the three thrusts of policy, market demand master plan. Utilising a vertical greening right at the beach that will be open to the measure of Forest City to accelerate digital and organisation development, the high- concept, sky garden and roof garden system, public where it contains a lot about the transformation. tech companies which are able to deeply Forest City adopts a multi-dimensional green marine ecosystem around Forest City and integrate information technology and system and thus has been conferred world demonstrate the city’s efforts to shape the In the short term, the digital new strive to create a better living standard for class awards on its green and sustainability harmony between man and nature. In the infrastructure can hedge the impact of the people will arise under this adversity. initiatives. future, the museum will also become a the epidemic, help stabilise the economy practice base for residents and surrounding and meet the needs of a digital economy Nature and Recreational Forest City’s green masterplan, design community to raise environmental in the long run. Just like any other major and construction are based on GreenRE awareness and promote green concepts. infrastructure development in history, As Safe Island is committed towards Gold standards, all of which has won several it will eventually promote the industry sustainability, all greenery and nature awards such as: Amenities and Advanced Technology development and the new infrastructure around Forest City are completely will also stimulate new demand, create preserved while the design is modern 1. Boston Society of Landscape Looking at the current economic and new business models, push for economic and amplified with technology that will Architect Award, one of the most renowned social development situation, the huge transformation and upgrading, and foster continuously be updated to keep up with landscaping design awards in the US. potential of digital new infrastructure is high-quality economic development. its change from time to time. even more precious. Online conference 2. Gold award for“The Best Future Mega systems, e-hospitals, e-commerce, mobile The company’s business transformation The four Safe Islands are dedicated Project” by MIPIM Asia. payment, and big data services that enable is an opportunity resulting from to 4 different areas with the first one for life and work on the cloud have been playing time, environment and our business High Tech Industrial Zone, followed by 3. Pre-certified the gold recipient under an important role in epidemic prevention development. We will be fully committed the Central Business District and Tourism LEED-CS by USGBC - Forest City Sales Gallery. and production resumption. With the to push forward the operation of the city Zone, Financial and Economic District and catalysis of the epidemic, new infrastructure based on the situation and make Forest Conference and Forum Zone. 4. United Nations Global Human development has become a strategic City truly a prime model of future cities. An Settlements Award on Planning and Design excellent business model always emerges Island 1 of High Tech Industrial Zone – Forest City IBS. is covering 979 acres of central business district, shopping malls, IT industrial park, Look out for the eco-museum located playground and transportation centres. Central Business District on its 1895 acres is the largest Safe Island where residents are located complete with Central Park, Sports Park, including the hospital and ferry terminals. Residential at this island ranges from villas and bungalows with each having an access to the beach, long serene walking trails around the island, multiple parks and as it is also a tourism district, expect wellness centres, golf courses and swimming pools for you to enjoy and unwind. Work and more extended leisure are at the two different islands; the Financial and Economic District and the Conference and Forum Zone where each are 405 acres and 164 acres respectively. These two areas are where the customs and duty-free shopping centres paired with rows of luxury hotels, convention centres and international exchange centres are located. Safe Island is the future of living, and live the future today with Forest City. - by The Iskandarian TI Together with its dedicated staff, Forest City is building a smart and safe city with 24/7 multi-level security systems

16 ISSUE 95 | JULY 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN LIVE Let’s Fight Dengue! low blood pressure, kidney failure three times in 24 hours Aedes mosquito has no breeding and liver failure as well as coma. • Water retention in the grounds. The Aedes mosquito By Dr. Tee Shin Kuan breeds in stagnant water even if Internal Medicine Consultant & Nephrologist This can lead to death. lungs, heart and stomach the container is as small as a 50- Columbia Asia Hospital - Tebrau After 48 to 72 hours, the • Spontaneous bleeding cent coin. Therefore, we must be patient will go through the • Fatigue vigilant and make sure that we:- While we take pride or DEN 4. recovery phase where dengue • Disorientation/confusion in our efforts symptoms dissipate while blood • Liver tenderness on • Pour out water that in controlling What to look out for platelets and white blood cells collects in plant pots and trays. COVID-19 pandemic return to normal count. palpation in our country, dengue cases have A dengue patient will show On average and from end • Abnormal blood test • Dispose containers that been increasing at a worrying symptoms after four to seven days to end, it takes seven to 10 days could potentially collect water. pace. According to data from after being bitten by the Aedes before a dengue patient starts results Ministry of Health, since January mosquito. These include:- recovering from the disease. The • Unclog drains including 2019 until 6th June 2020, a total following diagram is from the 2015 The high risk group rooftop drains. of 48,584 dengue cases have • Fever Management of Dengue Infection been reported. An increase of 8% • Joint pain in Adults – Malaysia Clinical Apart from patients who have • Ensure water tanks are of dengue cases recorded every • Muscle pain Practise Guidelines. It explains all warning signs as mentioned covered. week is of grave concern with 84 • Headaches three phases: above, high risk patients should deaths and counting. Majority • Eye pain also be referred to the hospital for Try to avoid getting bitten cases which were fatal were • Nausea What to do when you display close observation. These comprise by the Aedes mosquito. Avoid due to patients’ delay in seeking • Diarrhoea symptoms patients with the following outdoor activities during sunrise treatment. According to Malaysia’s • Rashes existing conditions: and sunset because this is when Health Director-General, Datuk Dr To date, there are no specific the Aedes mosquito is active. If Noor Hisham Abdullah, the surge The three phases of dengue treatments or immunisation • Diabetes mellitus you need to be outdoors during of dengue cases in 2020 is from for dengue fever. Patients who • High blood pressure that time, wear bright-coloured June till September. Dengue fever can be divided experience signs and symptoms • Heart disease clothing with long sleeves and into three phases: febrile, critical of dengue must seek treatment • Kidney disease long pants. Apply mosquito Re-introducing dengue and recovery. immediately. Blood test must be • Obesity repellent on exposed areas. carried out in order to get the • Aged 65 and older Should you find Aedes mosquitos Dengue is a vector-borne The febrile phase comprises of diagnosis. Dengue cases must • Pregnant in your house compound, use a disease caused by the dengue fever that lasts three to five days. be notified to health officers so • On blood thinning mosquito repellent spray. virus. The virus spreads through During this phase, the patient that preventive actions can be medication the Aedes mosquito which is experiences fever, joint pain, taken. This includes fogging in the In short, we must work most active during sunrise and muscle pain, headaches and other patients’ area of residence. What we can do to improve together to fight dengue. Just like sunset. There are four strains of symptoms mentioned earlier. situation COVID-19, dengue too is a fatal the dengue virus; namely, DEN 1, For patients who have mild disease. Always be vigilant and DEN 2, DEN 3 and DEN 4. A person After three to five days, the symptoms, he or she should rest One of the most effective ways protect yourself and your family who has contracted a particular patient enters the critical phase. at home under observation with to do this is to ensure that the against dengue. TI strain of the dengue virus will have This lasts between 48 to 72 hours. daily blood tests at the clinic or immunity against that particular During this phase, the patient hospital. For those who have strain only. For example, a patient recovers from fever but there is warning signs, he or she must with DEN 1 only has immunity a fall in platelet count and white be referred to the hospital for against the DEN 1 virus strain so blood cell count. Following that, treatment and close monitoring. he/she is still at risk of contracting the patient starts showing different dengue fever from DEN 2, DEN 3 symptoms. Some of them do not Warning signs include:- has serious symptoms whereas some experience complications • Stomach pains such as internal bleeding, water • Vomiting more than three retention in the lungs or stomach, times in 24 hours • Diarrhoea more than The BIG FISH BAILOUT: One Contribution, Multiple Blessings… When Phase 1 of with the cost as there were Yayasan Suria Johor Bahru and partially or in full for fish Serina Rahman the Movement no restaurants or factories The Love Project. This ensured to be distributed to their Control Order open and operating. 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This either meant that decided to raise funds to buy Fish Bailout. This works out to street folks. they would have no income for up large fish that no longer had about RM892 per fisherman. continued till the end of CMCO the length of the MCO, or the any buyers, and donate them RM11,694 was contributed The Big Fish Bailout period and likely to be still middlemen would be stuck to those in need. All across by NGO partners who paid carried out depending on the greater Johor Bahru, NGOs were catch and funds. Contribution scrambling to feed the hungry are welcome. Log on to https:// and there was always demand kelabalami.weebly.com/store/ for fish. Kelab Alami began to p36/Sponsor_Fish_to_Feed_ collaborate with a number of the_Needy.html to find out how other NGOs, such as P2FA and your one contribution can have Tara Foundation, as well as multiple blessings, or contact several other Iskandar Malaysia Serina at +60-17-6729367 for Social Hero Awards (IMSHA) more information. 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17 ISSUE 95 | JULY 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN WORK The Long and the Short of It – Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities (Amendment) Act 2019 In the wake of the COVID-19 It is important that employers also comply with the duties and employees feeling unwell or ill to Cassandra outbreak, the focus has now remember that the Act is only responsibilities listed out with be addressed and records must Priyanka Pius come down on the foreign applicable in West Malaysia and regards to health and safety. be kept. workers and the conditions of Labuan. It is also compulsory for Consultant their housing which is said to be a those hiring foreign workers to Employers nevertheless are The Act also lays down the Meca Employers Consulting contributing factor to the spread provide housing but is optional allowed to charge rent for the basis for the vacating of the of the disease. for local workers. accommodation provided to accommodation based on the Agency Sdn Bhd employees and may deduct length of notice provided by the [email protected] As part of the efforts to The majority of the changes the employees’ wages for such parties. This way if termination or reduce this and also as part of to the Act occur in the newly purposes. The rate will be based resignation occurs, an employee the board. There is also potential Malaysia’s evolution to comply introduced part; Part IIIA – on capping provided by the with 4 weeks’ notice is required for imprisonment for certain with International Labour Accommodation applying to all authorities. to leave the premises on their last breaches. Companies including Standards, an amendment to the sectors other than estates. day of service. However, where directors that manages and Workers’ Minimum Standard of Accommodation providers less than 4 weeks’notice is given, secretaries may be held severally Housing and Amenities Act 1990 Firstly, the role of regulating also need to ensure that there is a the employee should be given 4 or jointly liable under the Act for (Act 446) has since been passed the implementation or rather responsible officer who would be weeks to vacate the premises. any breach. by the Parliament of Malaysia. the day to day functioning of in charge of discipline, conduct the Act falls on the shoulders fortnightly inspections and It should be noted that the Employers are being given This Amending Act is citied as of the Director General of ensure the general wellbeing Act seems to introduce a new the tight timeline of 3 months the Workers’Minimum Standards Labour to administer and of the employees. It makes it stream of revenue for the public. to take measures to ensure of Housing and Amenities regulate all matters relating necessary that complaints of compliance before enforcement (Amendment) Act 2019 (the Act). to accommodation and Employers, who do not wish begins on 1st September 2020. the certification needed by to build, maintain and regulate Nevertheless, regulations on The Act was passed on 15th employers. their own accommodations, the subject are important as the July 2019 in the Dewan Rakyat may instead house their Act merely provides the bare and on the 31st July in the Just like the requirement employees with a Centralised necessities whilst the regulations Dewan Negara, has introduced of having the Certificate accommodation provider will provide specifics. TI significant changes to the Completion and Compliance which is a person who provides application of Act 446. It came (CCC) post construction, the and manages a centralised into force on 1st June 2020. Act introduces the need for accommodation and supervises employers or centralised the services therein. This can be With the introduction of the accommodation providers for employees of more than one amendments, the scope of the to have what is known as a employer. This does not mean application has extended to Certificate for Accommodation employers can wash their hands cover all employment sectors (CFA) distinct from that of the entirely, it must still be ensured and applies to employers who CCC in order to be allowed to that the accommodation wish to build/ provide housing accommodate employees within. provider has the necessary to its employees. Previously, it certification as required by the only covered estates and mining. The CFA is based on the authorities and strictly follow employer complying with the the duties and responsibilities as The word “worker” has also minimum standards in the Act outlined in the Act. been replaced with the word and the Regulations (soon to “employee” throughout the text be introduced) and the written Moving forward, a strict signifying that the Act is to cover laws of the local authorities. The stance has been taken on any those defined as employees employers have the duties and breaches in relation to the under the Employment Act 1955 responsibility to ensure that Act. Monetary fines have been for example those earning less the accommodation has decent significantly increased across than RM2,000, manual labourers amenities for the employees and and etc.

18 ISSUE 95 | JULY 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN INVEST Accumulating Wealth Tips & Tricks Has the Bull Returned? It has been three months is bleak and warned that many a rebound of 477 point the next I believe the following is what the Tey Bin Yuen since the global stock market Americans are set to be out of day, it was minor compared to the market is concerned for now: touched its lowest point. Since work potentially for years. major fall of 1862 the day before. Binyuen is the founder of BY then, there has been a smooth However, the index still has two 1) The second wave of Enrich Resources and the author sailing in the US stock market for Subsequently, a sharp strong supports points, namely COVID-19, especially the massive two and a half months. It makes correction began, as punters the 25000 level, which is coinciding protests held in the US and of‘Life beyond the Comfort people wonder, has the bull seemed to have awakened. with the MA50 (pink line), followed Europe, as we can see there was Zone’and‘Profit from Share returned? Let us recall. Some would say this is merely a by the critical 24000 level. no social distancing when people Investment’. His books are correction, while others deem that were marching on the streets. available in major bookstores in On 23rd March 2020, if you the music has stopped and another Obviously, the rally before Malaysia, Singapore or online said the market had reached collapse is imminent. To have a has ended. So, where would DJIA 2) The intensified tensions http://www.teybinyuen.com/ the bottom, people would say better picture of the market, let us go next? I believe it is likely to go between the US and China. With profitfromshareinvestment you’re insane. But it was indeed have a look at the technical chart south first before going back to the US presidential election at the bottom and the Dow of Dow Jones Industrial Average north again. The question is for coming nearer, this topic will the second wave of COVID-19 will Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) (DJIA) until 12th June 2020. how low and how long before inevitably get heated up. also have a negative effect on the has surged over nearly 50% the trend reverses? Looking at the oil demand. Eventually, weaker from 18213 to 27580 before the There are two characteristics committed bear candle on 11th 3) Once the market discovers oil prices will have an impact on correction began on 11th June of this correction. First, the index June 2020, I see the possibility of some jobs will not be back in the stock market. 2020. While the media attributed opened with a huge gap, going the index falling below 25000. But the short term, and it’ll take to the sharp correction on the south with a long bear candle, so long as it doesn’t go below the much longer for the economy 5) Unlimited QE and perhaps emergence of the second wave penetrating the MA200 line but 24000 level, the chances of coming to recover, it would turn jittery negative interest rates. While of COVID-19, the fact is that, if the settled at above the 25000 level. back are higher. again. unlimited QE has been an market has gone up too much This shows the bear has won effective tool in enhancing the too quickly, it ought to correct. the first round, and has huge What Affects the Sentiment 4) Oil price. While the major liquidity of the market, it is a strength to continue subsequently. Now? oil players have agreed for double-edged sword. Now we One irony is that the US Secondly, even though we can see production cut until end of July, have started hearing the possible market have seemed to be excessive storage would lead to collapse of the US dollar because immune from all sorts of negative oil price correction. In addition, of abusing it for the sake to news; from exceptional high stabilise the market. unemployment rate, death toll, The companies or strategies mentioned in this article are meant for study purpose only. It bankruptcies, tensions between doesn’t constitute any ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ recommendation. Please consult your financial professional Conclusion the US and China, to the recent if you want to make any decision. (Source: www.investing.com) So has the bull returned? massive protests on racism. Thanks to the Federal Reserve’s Since the market still have so unlimited QE, the market know many concerns, I believe the that they have a big boss behind answer is ‘yes’, as an old adage to do everything he can to says, ‘Bull market climbs wall of ‘save the economy’, therefore, worry’. So, take a deep breath and there’s nothing to be afraid off. continue enjoying the climb. TI Nevertheless, the euphoria of the stock market does not reflect the reality. Finally, the Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has admitted that the US economy outlook All Malaysian SMEs Stand a Chance to Win Astro TV, Radio and Digital Airtime Spots through Astro Business Talk’s ‘Reignite SMEs’ Contest A stro continues to provide support to all need to fill in an online form Edition at 10.30pm where Malaysians including to provide details and answer a winner will be contacted small and medium two questions about their and announced each day for enterprises (SMEs) during the nominated SMEs. Submissions fifteen days. are ongoing with 5th July 2020 Upon being contacted COVID-19 pandemic with the being the last date to send it in. during “Evening Edition”, the Astro Business Talk’s ‘Reignite Fifteen winners will be winner who can successfully SMEs’ contest, in which fifteen state the password announced chosen based on eligibility SMEs can win prizes comprising of the SME nominated, as on the same day during “Prime TV, radio and digital airtime stated in Astro Business Talk Talk” will win the full package spots worth up to RM1,500,000 - ‘Reignite SMEs’ Contest comprising TV, radio and in total to promote their terms and conditions on the digital airtime spots for their business. official website as well as the nominated SMEs. Winners All Astro residential and quality and originality of the who are unable to state the submission. From 8th August password will win only the commercial customers can nominate an SME of their 2020 to 22nd August 2020, the radio and digital airtime spots choice, whether it be their contestants will need to tune for their nominated SMEs. businesses or SMEs owned in via TV or Astro GO to Astro For more information on by their family and friends, AEC (HD CH 306 and CH 346) Astro Business Talk: Reignite via www.astrobusinesstalk. Prime Talk at 8pm to retrieve SMEs contest, visit www. com. The contestants will a daily password and Evening astrobusinesstalk.com TI

19 ISSUE 95 | JULY 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN PLAY Sudoku Mysterious Jungle Spawns Fresh Features and New Scan QR Code Adventure in PUBG Mobile for the solution Please keep the PUBG MOBILE introduces a grow throughout DOODLE kerbside and “Mysterious Jungle” with new Sanhok, and players features to its classic tactical who loot and parks free from gameplay in the dense and rugged consume them rubbish! forest map Sanhok. The jungle themed have the chance to update has added fresh and fun experience experience mystical every month The Iskandarian in an already intense battlefield. effects. Random shares what you should Buffs and Debuff Players who queue for Sanhok in allow players to be and should not be doing in Classic Mode will have the random chance able to sense Air your communities ! to activate and get into the new Jungle Drops, restore Health Adventure Mode, adding several mysterious or Energy, or cause totems to get different blessings. Players can dizziness. activate Power Totems, Strategy Totems, and Protection Totems to repair Helmets and • Hot Air Balloons – This all-new Vests, restore Energy and restore Health, vehilce allows players to take to the skies respectively. and survey the battlefield. In addtion to the mysterious and Today’s jungle update to the Sanhok powerful totems, players can also experience map arrives just weeks after a sandstorm the following features in the new Jungle took over Miramar, delivering a massive Adventure: wave of new features. PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the App • Jungle Food – Special fruit now Store and Google Play. PUBG Mobile is based on PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone. - by The Iskandarian TI Good Company, Good Food and Good Price The eccentricities of new normal dining you must try this well-crafted seafood on ice, a mixed grill menu which is broken up to platter or tom yam claypot are choices of salads, soups, western available. treats, Asian specialty, pasta fiesta, Chinese sets, Indian sets, Moving forward, this eat- Teppanyaki and a kids menu all all-you-want experience gives appropriately priced at an all- you the feeling that the buffet comes to you, at the comfort of your table, and may be another Produce used is fresh and new way of dining that we can tasteful surely get used to! Reservations may be made at Pop in and try the all new +6073813322 or via WhatsApp at RENtastic Menu at Cafe BLD +60177713327. - by Edey Suresh TI at Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel. Available daily for lunch from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm and dinner from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Appetisers and a snap of the menu Fwor some of us, the dine- in experience is more than For creatures who crave The menu comes with four just about food. It’s about delightful main courses, options of platter add-ons colourful entrees and mouth- inclusive RM58. All these mouth- sharing quality time with watering desserts, take a short watering flavours are definitely worth your money. good company, rejoicing over drive to Renaissance and rush The menu comes with a a scrumptious meal and not over to Café BLD to try out their platter add on option whereby a choice of satay kampung, burning a hole in the pocket. newly launched and value for The new offering at Renaissance money RENtastic Menu. Johor Bahru Hotel (Renaissance) If you’re satisfied by the best does just that. to serve your taste palates, then Apt portions with authentic tastes

20 The Iskandarian ISSUE 95 | JULY 2020 Associate Kalaivani gives PROPERTY INSIGHT her inputs on delivery @home of vacant possession during COVID-19 pandemic 18 pg 24 PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS APARTMENTS VILLAS CONDOMINIUMS OFFICE/RETAILSPACE Sunway Property: Property purchasers pg 25 snapped up RM200 million worth of properties Forbes ranks The return of Read this article on Country Garden as Home Ownership our website No. 111 Campaign 2020/21 Connect with us on Facebook

21 ISSUE 95 | JULY 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN PROPERTY The Return of Drive Thru Dine In Home Ownership Anyone? First of its Kind Campaign Only at Sunway Big Box Campaign is running from December 2021, limited to 3 units per S unway Big Box, the new retail park to the designated dining place that is set individual. in town, was opened just a few up few steps away. You can pick out from June 2020 and will be months shy from the Movement 10 gazebos at different locations available The Home Ownership Campaign also Control Order (MCO) enforcement to suit your mood in the preorder form. ongoing for a year includes that the financing limit for third in March 2020. So, it was exciting to see Lovely ambience that’s easy on the eyes home loan of RM600,000 and above is no what Sunway had prepared to observe and everyone are seated a metre away A s a part of the nation’s Economy longer subject to 70% of the value, but social distancing with their recent Drive from one another. Each gazebo is placed Recovery Plan, Prime Minister subjected to the financial institution’s Thru Dine In concept. further from the neighbouring ones; Muhyiddin Yassin has announced internal risk management. - by Norfy separated nicely with decorations like several tax incentives with one Shafeq TI The concept requires one to book trains and wooden boxes as the separating of them being the Home Ownership either Brunch, Lunch, Tea Hour or border. Campaign (HOC) making a return since Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) Dinner in their preorder online form and its launch in November 2019. The new under Economy Recovery Plan post reservations should be made 3 days prior There are 8 menus from different food campaign would include stamp duty Movement Control Order waived tax to the day you’re visiting. Upon arrival, and beverage outlets to choose from, and exemption on name transfer letters and and stamp duties to help boost the drive up to the designated car park and more are to come soon! Just scan the QR loan agreement on home purchase of economy the staff would greet you and take your code provided on the table top to see the RM300,000 to RM2.5 million worth. temperature, register your entrance in the menu and place your order. Payments MySejahtera system and move you along are made when the food arrives and it is The stamp duty exemption on name encouraged to go cashless. Less contacts, transfer letters are limited to the first less risk! Needless to say, dining alfresco RM1million of the home’s price while it under pretty gazebos with social distancing would be exempted fully for financing will give you a peace of mind when health agreement and is applied on all signed and safety is prioritised without comprising agreements dated 1st June 2020 to 31st on your dining out experience. May 2021. Developers are subjected to the terms by giving a minimum of 10% So in short all you have to do is fill in discount. the diner/s’ details, select your location, choose your restaurant(s) and dining time Meanwhile, Real Property Gains Tax and order upon arrival. would be waived for Malaysian citizen individuals on its profit gained from selling Ready to Drive Thru and Dine In? Click their property from 1st June 2020 to 31st on this order form and experience it 3 days from today! https://rebrand.ly/drivethru- dinein - by Norfy Shafeq TI iProperty.com.my Reveals the Seven High-Rise Properties in Malaysia With the Highest Rental Yield in 2019 iProperty.com.my reveals seven high-rise properties Larkin Utama is a mid-range leasehold apartment 6. JAZZ Suites @ Vivacity – Kuching, Sarawak in Malaysia which offers the best rental revenue in Johor Bahru which is still showing strong rental Rental Yield: 5.83% (yield) in proportion to the property’s price in 2019. performance. Built in 1999, the apartment is in a These residential properties which are located in strategic location close to the Royal Johor Golf Built-up size which generated top rental yield: 1,004 several states recorded gross rental yields ranging from Club, as well as other amenities such as KPJ Puteri – 1076 ft. Median property price for 1,001 – 1,076 ft sq 5.71% to 11.1%. The list is based on data compiled by Specialist Centre, Larkin Bus Terminal, Merdeka City ft: RM535,000. Median rent in 2019: RM2,600. iProperty.com.my‘s big data solution, iPropertyIQ.com. Park and Danga Bay City Mall; along with educational The properties are ranked in ascending order and the institutions such as Larkin 2 National School and St 7. The Palladium – Keramat, Kuala Lumpur rental yield is displayed in terms of percentages (%). Joseph Secondary School. Larkin Utama also stands out Rental Yield: 5.71% in terms of facilities, offering more than what typical 1. Le Ren aissance – Bukit Kepayang, Negeri apartments offer, such as a tennis court, squash court, Built-up size which generated top rental yield: 1,141 Sembilan gymnasium, swimming pool and sauna, mini-market, – 1,238 sq ft. Median property price for 1,141 – 1,238 sq Rental Yield: 11.1% children’s playground and a barbeque area. Residents ft: RM420,000. Median rent in 2019: RM2,000. - by The are guaranteed 24-hour security too, with regular Iskandarian TI Built-up size which generated top rental yield: 1,367 guard patrols. – 1,500 sq ft. Median property price for 1,367 – 1,500 sq ft: RM270,000. Median rent in 2019: RM2,500. 4. Berjaya Times Square – Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur Rental Yield: 6.02% 2. Amber Court – Bentong, Pahang Rental Yield: 8.8% Built-up size which generated top rental yield: 550 – 678 sq ft. Median property price for 550-678 sq ft: Built-up size which generated top rental yield: 1,184 RM578,000. Median rent in 2019: RM2,900. – 1,302 sq ft. Median property price for 1,184 – 1,302 sq ft: RM340,000. Median rent in 2019: RM2,500. 5. PLAZA 393 – Jalan Peel, Cheras Rental Yield: 6% 3. Larkin Utama (Menara Metro Larkin) – Johor Bahru, Johor Built-up size which generated top rental yield: Rental Yield: 8.5% 718 – 732 sq ft & 902 – 980 sq ft. Median property price for 718 – 732 sq ft & 902 – 980 sq ft: RM 301,500; Built-up size which generated top rental yield: 1,078 RM360,000. Median rent in 2019: RM1,500; RM1,800. – 1,448 sq ft.Median property price for 1,078 – 1,448 sq ft: RM155,000. Median rent in 2019: RM1,100.

22 ISSUE 95 | JULY 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN PROPERTY JCorp to Ensure RM17Billion Investment AKPK’s Scam for Pengerang Industrial Alert: Third Park (PIP) Party Agent: Don’t Be Duped – Part Two S cammers are taking advantage Government Chief Secretary, Mohd Zuki Ali during his visit to Pengerang of the COVID-19 pandemic and related government aid to Gunasegaran According to Johor officials, President and Chief Executive, Datuk dupe people into parting with Munusamy Pengerang Industrial Park near Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim; as well as their money. The most active among Kota Tinggi, Johor will become delegates of the Federal Projects Steering them are the Macau Scam, False Head, AKPK JB Branch the premier regional hub for Committee (FPSC) members at the Transaction Authorisation Code (TAC), downstream processing of oil and gas. Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex Personal Loans Scam, online purchase • Do not share your sensitive (PIPC) and senior State Government officials. of face masks and the most recent and confidential banking information The state-owned conglomerate, JCorp scam is the use of false websites or with anyone. has identified RM17Billion worth potential The four phase development PIP is apps using the name of Bank Negara investment for Pengerang Industrial Park estimated to have a gross development Malaysia. • Do not easily believe what the (PIP) to be the regional hub for downstream value (GDV) of RM1.27 billion. It is set to be scammer tells you without checking it processing of oil and gas (O&G). fully operational by 2023 and expected to AKPK’s financial education out first. create thousands of skilled and supportive service, which provides education Through its briefing to Chief Secretary, jobs. on the responsible use of money and AKPK always advises the public Datuk Seri Mohd Zuki Ali, the investment credit management skills, gives a to be careful and vigilant against would involve aromatic complex operations, To date, the platform construction comprehensive coverage of financial financial scams especially during this petrochemical plants and O&G industrial progress as the base for the 790-acre PIP scams in its investment module to pandemic. related support services. Among products development project has reached 77%. create greater awareness of these to be produced are raw materials for the scams thus helping individuals to AKPK would like to remind manufacture of various plastic products JCorp believes that PIP and RAPID can be avoid being scammed. We would like everyone again that they do not for industrial use, car components, paint, enhanced and strengthened as investment to encourage those who wish to know appoint third party agents to engage engine coolant, synthetic fibre, and destinations as O&G industry hubs with more about our financial education with customers on their behalf and products for consumer needs. its strategic advantages and through the modules to check out our website their services are free-of-charge for all joint-cooperation of the state and federal www.akpk.org.my. individuals. During this RMCO, AKPK’s Also present at the briefing were JCorp governments. - by Norfy Shafeq TI services are still available through an We should be on alert at all alternative online communication High Court Allows Country times to avoid falling prey to these channel via Google Form. Customers Garden Danga Bay Sdn financial scams. Almost all the scams can visit their website www.akpk.org. Bhd’s Applications to involve the voluntary disclosure of my to scan the QR code and access Strike out Purchasers’ Suit information pertaining to personal the Google Form for assistance. bank account details by the victim Upon submission of the online form, CGDB also awarded costs of process of the Court. to a third party. Examples of the AKPK’s officers will be in touch with The purchasers’ claims on grounds of information are account number, login the customer as soon as possible. for succeeding in their four ID and password, TAC number and Customers can also call their customer misrepresentation among others against there are also cases where the credit care line 03-2616 7766. Customers can Tapplications CGDB are now struck out. The High Court card PIN numbers are given to scam also go to ask.akpk.org.my for tips and he High Court of Johor Bahru also awarded CGDB costs for succeeding syndicates. Without this confidential get the latest financial information. allowed all four striking out in their four applications. Country Garden information it would not be possible applications filed by Country Danga Bay Sdn Bhd was represented for the syndicates to withdraw money AKPK would also like to take this Garden Danga Bay Sdn Bhd by Leonard Yeoh and Eri Fu while the from the victims’ accounts. opportunity to inform the public that (CGDB) against the suit brought by the purchasers were represented by Viola its loan restructuring service under plaintiffs (purchasers) of the Danga Bay Decruz and Vinobha Anthony Doss. Avoid being cheated in financial the Debt Management Programme is development. scams by following these tips from now available to sole proprietors. This As a responsible developer and city AKPK: will be helpful to those in business The High Court’s decision in favour of operator, CGDB strives to provide better who have been adversely affected by CGDB, decided that the allegations of fraud services to the residents as well as • Keep your login ID and the COVID-19 crisis. and/or fraudulently misrepresentation to surrounding communities. CGDB values password a secret. the purchasers and delivery of units which and constantly welcomes feedback We would like to encourage the are different from the design agreed in from purchasers to seek clarification • Ensure that your password is SMEs who need our assistance to visit their Sale and Purchase Agreements, or rectification as long as it meets the strong. our website for more information and disclosed as no reasonable cause of regulations set by the relevant authorities visit our branch when feasible to do action against the developer; claims being in the country in which it operates. - by • Do not share your sensitive so. TI frivolous and vexatious; and/or an abuse The Iskandarian TI and confidential banking information with anyone. • Do not click on any links received through e-mails, SMS or other social media platforms. • Ensure that website addresses and URLs are correct. • Do not panic when you receive a call from an unknown person. Stay calm.

23 ISSUE 95 | JULY 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN PROPERTY Sunway Citrine Lakehomes Final Phase is Now Up For Sale T he last phase of Sunway Citrine community centre is hassle free with the uncertainties of the Lakehomes with complete with indoor neighbourhood being only current situation. choices of Link badminton courts and 5km away to Singapore homes and Link Cluster multipurpose hall. Having Second Link. What’s more, During the campaign, your outdoor activities in the daily public buses homeowners are also located next to the 20- the neighbourhood is a (CW3E) to Singapore are able to enjoy exclusive breeze with facilities such also available for residents promotion for Sunway acre Emerald Lake Garden as children’s playground, to board. Citrine Lakehomes last outdoor gym and jogging phase such as RM5,000 is now open for sale. Made track to keep you fit. Under Sunway Booking fee, Extra Property’s ‘Always With Rebates & Move in bonus/ up of 2 Storey Link Houses Sunway Citrine Lakehomes is at the You campaign’, incentives and FREE SPA with lot sizes of 22’ x 80’ lakeview precinct of special legal, Loan Legal Fee, MOT the 1,800-acre Sunway promotions and Maintenance of 18 and 22’ x 83’ with built Iskandar integrated was launched months free with Terms township making Sunway in response and Conditions. 90% of up of 2,219 sq.ft. to 2,285 Citrine Hub, Sunway Big to help Sunway Citrine Lakehomes Box Retail Park, X-Park homeowners are already sold out, so sq.ft. areas, each unit and Sunway GRID Hub who were hurry up and grab the final close-by. Education affected by the 10% before it is all gone! comes with 4 bedrooms institutes such as Sunway pandemic with promotions at: • Contact: +607-509 6575 International School, and rising concerns Drop by the Sales • Waze/Google Maps: and 4 bathrooms. This EduCity are few kilometres on job security Gallery and find out more Sunway Iskandar Sunway Citrine Hub away and going to work accompanied about Sunway Citrine Property Sales Gallery is your opportunity to by Lakehomes and its ‘Always Registration link: http:// With You’ campaign • Address: G-01 & 02, misc.sunway.com.my/ be living amongst the Sunway Citrine Hub, crm/sunwayiskandar_ Persiaran Medini 3, Bandar form/register. tranquility of the lake and Medini Iskandar, 79250 aspx?productID=96d1daf0- Iskandar Puteri, Johor. 572b-688c-a7be- its surroundings. • Operation hour: 10.00am ff000068ef51 TI – 9.00pm A gated and guarded community with CCTV surveillance and intercom system, Citrine Lakehomes has its own

24 ISSUE 95 | JULY 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN PROPERTY Pandemic COVID-19 Lock Down and the Delivery of Vacant Possession – Part Two Application for an extension of developers may seek written directions their purchasers on a new completion date Kalaivani Govindasamy time for the delivery of vacant from the Minister under Section 12 of the to deliver the vacant possession in the event possession due to MCO: Act for extension of time to deliver vacant they are affected by the MCO. Graduated with LLB (Hons) from National In the 2019 case of Ang Ming possession. University of Malaysia, Kalaivani advises Lee v. Menteri Kesejahteraan Bandar, COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Bill Perumahan Dan Kerajaan Tempatan [2020] On the other hand, the developers needed to protect all industries and represents property developers 1 CLJ 162, the Federal Court decided that have option to enter an agreement with pertaining to real estate and project the Controller has no powers to grant any the purchasers on a new completion date In the absence of a‘Force Majeure’clause extension to a developer for completion to deliver the vacant possession. This was in Schedule G and H of the Act, MCO poses development. She also advises of a development under Regulation held in the case of Oxbridge Height Sdn Bhd challenges and risks to all development developers, joint management bodies and 11(3) of the Regulations as there is no v Abdul Razak Mohd Yusof [2015] 2 CLJ 252. industry in meeting their various management corporations on all matters such provision enabling the Controller to In this case, the developer was not able to commitments within stipulated period. relating to the Strata Management Act and exercise the Minister’s powers. The Federal complete the development within the Therefore, the Real Estate and Housing Court further emphasised that Regulation time frame under the SPA and the parties Developers’ Association Malaysia (REHDA) Strata Titles Act. 11(3) of the Regulations, conferring power entered into a settlement agreement dated encourages the government to enact an on the Controller to waive and modify the 10th October 2011. Vide the settlement all-encompassing Force Majeure exemption This Bill will provide legislative protection terms and conditions of the contract of agreement, it was agreed that the new date bill or a COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) to all contracting parties from unnecessary sale is ultra vires the Act. Thus, based on of completion was 14th August 2011 or 12 Bill to provide a ‘legal shield’ to players litigations and furnish temporary relief for invalidity of regulation 11(3), the developers months from the signing of the agreement of all industries, including the property businesses and individuals who are unable are unadvisable to apply for an extension and the purchaser waived the liquidated sector on 8th April 2020. Further, on 14th to meet their contractual obligations during of time under Regulation 11(3) of the and ascertained damages (LAD) for late April 2020, the Master Builders Association this period. Regulations. delivery which the appellant was liable to Malaysia (MBAM) and REHDA released their pay under clause 23 of the SPA until the new joint media statement on their hope that In nutshell, we hope this knowledge It is the Minister who is empowered date of completion. Further, the purchaser the Government will continue to support sharing will attempt some guidance on late to give directions and to take such other shall not take any legal action to recover the housing and construction industry delivery of vacant possession on the effects measures for purposes of safeguarding the the LAD. The Appeal Court upheld that with the Government’s stimulus package of the COVID-19 MCO to construction interests of the purchasers and for carrying the signing of the settlement agreement post MCO, regular consultation sessions industry. Even though, we have listed into effect the provisions of the Act. Likewise would fall within the terms of Section 64 and continuous dialogues as this will down the suggestions to the developers, under section 12 of the Act which provides of the Contracts Act 1950 which deals with help to reassure housing developers and but it depends on government to give due for the powers of the Minister to give the dispensation of a promise made to a construction firms about the Government’s consideration to the bill as the construction general directions as he considers fit, to the promisee. Further, it was done with a view recovery plan for the industry when the industry truly need some ‘breathing space’ licensed housing developer for purposes to save a failing housing project from being crisis is over. Again on 6th May 2020, MBAM for an expeditious recovery, otherwise it is of ensuring compliance with the Act and an abandoned project and it would be in strongly echoes REHDA Malaysia’s call made still open for parties to argue. TI such directions, which shall be given in the public interest and in the interest of on 8th April 2020 for a Force Majeure Bill writing, are binding on the developer. The house buyers if the law allowed a regulated or a Legislative Intervention, similar to Federal Court also ruled that by virtue of settlement and waiver of the LAD on terms those that have already been enacted in section 24(2)(e) of the Act, the Minister is as specified in the settlement agreement. other countries including Australia, Ireland, empowered, or given the discretion, by Scotland, Hungary, United Kingdom (UK Parliament to “regulate and prohibit” the Therefore, developers are encouraged Coronavirus Act 2020) and Singapore terms of the contract of sale. Therefore, the to take similar step as in Oxbridge Height (COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020). and attempt to reach a settlement with Achievement: Forbes The Forbes report also shows that in ranked 177 on the Fortune 500 list, and Ranks Country Garden 2019, Country Garden’s contract value was noted as the fastest rising company No. 111 on its 2020 to realise the equity of the company’s that year. Global 2000 List of shareholders amounted to about Public Companies RMB552.2 billion, while reporting At present, Country Garden has W orld renowned magazine about RMB485.91 billion in revenue been awarded investment grade BBB- Forbes has listed and – and showed a 10% and 28.2% year- corporate credit rating by Fitch Ratings, ranked the Country Garden on-year increase respectively – as the while Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Group as number 111 on Group maintains its pole position in the have given the Group BB+ and Ba1 ratings its 2020 Global 2000 list – the top 2000 industry. respectively. In August 2019, Moody’s largest public companies in the world. raised its outlook on Country Garden from Country Garden’s high-quality work “stable”to“positive”, reflecting the market’s The Group bagged the coveted as a developer is well established and confidence in Country Garden Group’s spot after reporting USD70.1 billion in recognised. Last year, the company was future growth. - by Priya Manikam TI sales, USD5.7 billion in profits, USD273.8 billion in total assets, and USD27.8 the Fortune 500 have been widely billion in market value, in 2019. Last year, recognised as the world’s most Forbes placed the Group at number 129. authoritative lists of the largest commercial companies globally. Forbes The Country Garden Group has been ranks the companies on its yearly list on the Global 2000 since year 2010, and by taking into consideration four major has been moving upwards on the list for indicators: sales, profits, total assets, 11 consecutive years, showing strong and market value – through which it growth momentum. comprehensively selects the largest and most powerful listed companies in the Forbes’ Global 2000 as well as world. In this year’s list, Chinese firms make up 367 of the companies listed – a significant increase from the 58 Chinese companies listed last year. Of the 367 firms, 266 are from mainland China, while 58 are from Hong Kong, and 43 are from Taiwan.

25 ISSUE 95 | JULY 2020 THE ISKANDARIAN PROPERTY Property Purchasers Snap Up RM200 Million Worth of Properties over the MCO Period Digital campaign launched ownership, we have included a voluntary Sunway landed properties awaits its new homeowners exit plan as part of the campaign,” she to enable potential buyers to added. interested buyers. their trust in our brand,” she said. “As consumers shifted their purchases The campaign includes Sunway Tpurchase their dream homes Due to the pandemic, there are rising hrough Sunway Property’s digital concerns on job securities accompanied online during the MCO, we had doubled Property’s latest properties including campaign, “Always With You”, by uncertainties of the current situation. As up our customer engagement online, seven developments in the Klang Valley hundreds of home purchasers such, the voluntary exit plan is being put in interacting with our customers through (Sunway GEOLake Condo and Townhouse, have snapped up RM200 million place to allow customers to still purchase virtual tours, live chats and other digital Sunway Gandaria, Sunway Avila, Infiniti worth of its properties in less than a month their dream homes with an ease of mind channels. During our engagement with 3, Sunway Serene and Sunway Subang), since the campaign rolled out in end of as they are able to exit the purchase in the them, some of our customers highlighted one in Ipoh (Sunway Onsen Suites), three April during the Movement Control Order event of loss of employment and obtain their concerns about uncertainty yet are in Penang (Sunway Cassia Semi-D and (MCO) period. a refund. The voluntary exit plan is also increasingly aware of the need to have Terrace and Sunway Wellesley), and five in applicable in cases of disability or critical well-built and well-designed homes, and Johor (Sunway Citrine Lakehomes, Sunway The campaign took into account the illness up to 12 months from the signing the importance of homes as safe havens Citrine Residences, Sunway Emerald current conditions and rise in uncertainties, of the Sales and Purchase Agreement or up as they are spending more time at home Residence, Sunway GRID Residence, and with Sunway Property assisting eligible to vacant possession, whichever is earlier. because of the pandemic.” Sunway Lenang Heights). buyers with financial aid and competitive pricing so that everyone can own their During the campaign, homeowners “As a result of the campaign, purchasers Customers can log on to https://www. dream homes. are also able to enjoy a subsidy of up to have snapped up RM200 million worth sunwayproperty.com/alwayswithyou/ to RM50,000, interest-free instalment plan of of properties, signalling to us that the arrange for a personal call for a step-by- Sunway Property Managing Director, up to 24 months, a flexi financing scheme demand is still strong. And for that, we step guide for online bookings. - by Priya Sarena Cheah said that the campaign was to cater to different customer needs and have our home purchasers to thank, for Manikam TI launched in response to the COVID-19 opt for a guaranteed loan up to 95% by situation. Sunway. “The ‘Always With You’ campaign was Cheah added that the digital campaign launched in response from the feedback was launched in tandem with the shift in we had from customers who were still customers’ behaviours as a result of the keen to own a home but were cautious of MCO and Sunway Property will continue the economic conditions as a result of the to focus on social media and online pandemic. To minimise their risk for home digital marketing channels to reach out to Mah Sing’s Campaign saw Over 4000 Eligible Entries Mah Sing hosts pilot digital out that he is one of the lucky winners whilst easing their home ownership journey. targeted at three key demographics: first for the “Lock & Win Final Countdown” We have also partnered with Maybank time homebuyers and upgraders; as well lucky draw event “Lock campaign. “It was my first time winning a Islamic to offer HouzKEY, an alternative as people who are looking to purchase a prize in a lucky draw. This happiness came home financing solution, and limited units property but unable to afford a high down & Win Final Countdown” as such a surprise to me,” he said. of selected Mah Sing projects will be offered payment. under this pilot initiative of Eazy to Own campaign with an aim to “I had to re-watch the draw multiple campaign,” Datuk Ho Hon Sang elaborated. Participating projects under HouzKEY times to assure myself that I was truly the include M Luna, Kepong; M Oscar, Off win big winner,” said Edward Lan, 29, a home buyer In partnership with HouzKEY, Mah Sing’s Kuchai Lama; M Centura in Sentul, M Vertica, of M Centura in Sentul expressing his Eazy to Own unique value prepositions Cheras, Sensory Residence in Southville Mah Sing Group Berhad (Mah excitement upon receiving the news. include: City, KL South as well as landed residential Sing) recently hosted its developments in Mah Sing’s Meridin East very first digital lucky draw The “Lock & Win Final Countdown” 1. Zero Down Payment townships in Johor such as The Hazel, The event for its “Lock & Win Final campaign was opened to all Mah Sing Homebuyers will be able to enjoy zero Orchid, and The Acacia. The offering will also Countdown” campaign, which saw positive purchasers who have successfully booked down payment with only 1% deposit, be extended to other Mah Sing projects in response throughout the campaign period their respective properties within the allowing customers to secure their ideal the near future. - byThe Iskandarian TI with over 4,000 eligible lucky draw entries. campaign period. For a property to be home. The digital lucky draw event, broadcasted successfully booked and be included in 2. Ze ro Pay m e nt s d u r i n g Mah Sing’s Chief Executive Officer, on the Group’s official Facebook was well this campaign, the Sale and Purchase Construction Period Datuk Ho Hon Sang Drawing the received with over 14,000-reach recorded Agreement (SPA) have to be executed or Homebuyers will only be required to ballot at the “Lock & Win Final to-date since it went live on 20th June 2020. signed, and the minimum amount paid in service their payment upon completion of Countdown” Campaign Pilot Digital accordance with the terms and conditions the project and after the vacant possession Lucky Draw Event Mah Sing had its “Lock & Win Final during the campaign period. stage, allowing customers to save up their Countdown” campaign was from 1 March money during the construction period. 2019 to 31 December 2019. The lucky draw Datuk Ho Hon Sang said, “We place 3. Zero Uncertainties was originally scheduled for Q1 2020 but customers delight as a priority. We Homebuyers will be able to lock in was delayed due to the Movement Control are thrilled that our “Lock & Win Final today’s property purchase price, enabling Order. Countdown” campaign managed to garner purchasers to enjoy the 100% capital gain. positive response throughout the campaign 4. Zero Worries Mah Sing’s Chief Executive Officer, Datuk period. In line with our tagline, ‘Reinvent Homebuyers will be able to enjoy Ho Hon Sang drew the ballot along with Spaces. Enhance Life,” we will continue lower monthly payments, allowing buyers other senior management members of the to come up with innovative campaigns to have more cash flow and reduce their Group for 50 lucky winners, who walked and initiatives to continue enhancing our expenditure. away with attractive cash prizes. The lucky customers’ home ownership journey.” draw proceedings and entire process was The Eazy to Own campaign has been audited and validated by Deloitte PLT. “We are currently running our Eazy to crafted to address specific pain points in Own campaign, which enables homebuyers customers’ home ownership journey. It is Lee Jiunn Jie, 33, a home buyer of to own their dream home easily with a Lakeville Residence in Taman Wahyu, Batu financing plan that is easy on their wallet, Caves expressed his happiness after finding

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