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1. Sultan of Johor passes away. See post here.

2. 20 litre petrol cap imposed on Singapore-Registered Vehicles in Johor Bahru. See post here.

3. Slight process change for checking of vehicles at Woodlands Custom (Inbound towards Singapore). Hand-written slip that counts the number of passengers in vehicle will not longer be issued by customs officer.

4. Dr Mahathir recently made a comment regarding Singapore’s Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew’s visit to Singapore. Do you agree with his comments? Discuss it here.

4 commentsJune 23rd, 2009

Station 1 Cafe, Johor Bahru

If you just need a place with chat chit with old friends in a relaxed setting, Station 1 Cafe (Johor Bahru) might just be a place to liven up your night life.

Open in mid 2009, Station 1 cafe has been drawing teenagers and young adults in Johor Bahru. And they have the right ingredients just for that. Besides free WIFI internet access, broadcasting of EPL (or now known as BPL) matches, they provide a relaxed setting with vapour coolers, live bands and a decent menu of alcohol and finger snacks. The long daily opening hours from 8am to 2am means that night owls and morning birds can flock here at their preferred time.

Limsimi.com - Station 1 Cafe located at Taman Pelangi

Limsimi.com - Typical Scene at Station 1 Cafe, Johor Bahru

Limsimi.com - Live Band at Station 1 Cafe, Johor Bahru

Located at 4, Jalan Serampang, Taman Pelangi, 80200 Johor Bahru – Station 1 Cafe is just visible from the Tebrau Highway just off the Johor Bahru CIQ Read on…

1 commentFebruary 20th, 2010

Usage of CPF Medisave in Malaysia hospitals and Medical Centers

We last reported on Apr 2009 that usage of CPF (Medisave) might soon be possible in Malaysian hospitals.

Less than 1 year since our initial posting, the Singapore Government acted fast and in Feb 2010, the Ministry of Health (MOH) declared officially that Singaporeans will be able to use CPF Medisave for payment in 12 hospitals/medical centers in Malaysia starting 1st March 2010. The nearest of these 12 hospitals/medical centers to Singapore is the Regency Specialist Hospital located in Johor Bahru (Regency is just an hour’s drive from Singapore or just 25 minutes away from the Johor Bahru CIQ).

With the medical bills in Malaysian hospitals expected to be some 20%-35% cheaper compared to Singapore hospitals, this is good news for Singapore citizens who now have an alternative in managing escalating health care costs. To top it up, these 12 hospitals and medical centers in Malaysia are actually owned by 2 health care group in Singapore: Health Management International (HMI) and Parkway Holdings. Expect a certain standard of medical health-care and facilities to be provided Read on…

3 commentsFebruary 18th, 2010

Things to note for Chinese New Year in Johor Bahru

As we usher in the year of the Tiger, do note the following if you are crossing the causeway between Singapore and Johor Bahru during the Lunar Chinese New Year.

1. White Card/ Form is now required for entry into Johor Bahru! Yes, this is like the up-teem time the Malaysian authorities had been changing their mind but since 1st Feb 2010, white cards are now required at both the Johor Bahru Sultan Iskandar Sultan Ismail custom as well as at Linkedua (2nd Link). This reverses an earlier decision on 4th Jan 2010 that white card would no longer be required. See related post here.

2. In addition to (1) above, note that the format of the white card has changed as well. This is a slight improvement compared with the earlier white cards with less page to fill up. Not to worry if you had actually stocked up tons of the old white cards. They can still be used.

Limsimi.com - Front page of new White Card (bottom) versus old White Card (Top)

Limsimi.com - Back page of new White Card (bottom) versus old White Card (top)

3. Expected traffic jams from Singapore to Johor Bahru.
The following peak periods will see you losing 2.5 hours of your life queuing away to get into Johor Bahru. Stay away from these peak periods if you can: Read on…

10 commentsFebruary 7th, 2010