With the air over the controversial 20 litre petrol cap on SG registered vehicles cleared, the Malaysian Government will be implementing yet a different set of control measure.
Come May 2010, there will presumably be a central tracking system which monitors the amount of petrol purchased at subsidized price by Malaysians. The process will require Malaysians to produce their MyKad upon payment to enjoy petrol at subsidized rates. In addition, each MyKad will be linked to 1 single car – you can only use your MyKad to enjoy subsidized rate for only 1 of your vehicle. Too bad if you own multiple vehicles - you will need to leverage on your spouse’s MyKad or that of your siblings/parents. A large-scale car owner registration exercise will be launched in conjunction with the new petrol subsidy mechanism to be implemented beginning 1st May 2010.
Besides grabbling with the 1 car per person limitations Read on…
February 2nd, 2010
Bored of crowded chalets from Costa Sands, Downtown East and UDMC? Organising a group outing on a shoestring budget?
If you are intending to have a weekend getaway with your group of fun loving friends, Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort (Johor Bahru) might be an option to consider. A 40 minutes drive away from the Johor Bahru CIQ, Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort (TPGR) offers 20 Guestrooms, 34 Double Storey Villas, Meeting and Banquet Rooms and not to mention three 18-hole golf courses.
The Double Storey Villas are Hugh with 4 bedrooms, good enough to accommodate 12 people (or 4 families). There is a large living space that allows you to have people playing mahjong, XBOX/Wii/PS2, card games all at the same time. Outside the villa, it is possible to have an evening BBQ due to the large outdoor space and even a game of football.
Limsimi.com - Entrance of Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort
Limsimi.com - Villas/ Chalets at Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort
Limsimi.com - Living Room at Villa, Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort
Limsimi.com - Kitchen at Villa, Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort
Then there are things you can do OUTSIDE the villa. For example, you can book a game of golf at one of the 3 full 18 hole golf course, have a dip in the 50m swimming pool, have a game of bowling with friends or simply rest and relax at one of the pubs while watching the weekend EPL game LIVE Read on…
January 31st, 2010
The Sultan of Johor passed away on 22nd Jan 2010 last evening. He died at the Puteri Specialist Hospital at 7.15pm.
Sultan Iskandar Ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail was born on April 8, 1932 in Johor Bahru. He became the Sultan of Johor on May 11, 1981. As part of the Malaysia monarchy rotation system, he was also the eighth Yang Di-Pertuan Agong (Malaysian King), from April 26, 1984 until April 25, 1989, during which he visited Singapore in 1988. He visited Singapore again in 2007 to receive an honorary Doctorate awarded by the National University of Singapore (NUS) due to his contribution towards fostering closer ties between Singapore and Johor. Ironically, he was also an advocate of demolishing the causeway between Singapore and Johor as well as opposing the 3rd causeway link between Singapore and Malaysia.
Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail 1932 - 2010
Today, as public and dignitaries come to pay their last respects to the Sultan (Palace opposite Danga Bay), expect slight delay in crossing the causeway to Johor Bahru. Top ministers from Singapore are expected to arrive in Johor Bahru not only as a mark of respect, but also as a show of friendship which was extended to Singapore by the late Johor Sultan. Traffic police from both Singapore and Johor Bahru are expected to be escorting these VVIPs.
National and state flags will also be lowered to half mast for a period of seven days. The Menteri Besar of Johor Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman had also announced a seven-day period of mourning for the people of Johor and 40 days for the royal family.
Johoreans – PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
During the mourning period: You are actually required to wear a 3 inch black strip/band on the left arm. There is no specific rule or law stateing you need to comply with this but you could be haggled by the police if you do not do so since this is a lack of respect to the late Sultan. This applies to both Malays and non-Malays and should especially be adhered to if you enter public and government buildings. There were also reports that some shopowners had already been fined RM$2000 for not wearing black arm band.
Afternote: The Johor Royal Family had clarified that it is not compulsory to wear black arm band. Do it voluntarily out of love for the Sultan and even if you do not wear the black band, you will not be penalised.
Singaporeans - PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
During the mourning period: most entertainment hunts would be closed. This means that at least for today (23nd Jan 2010) and tomorrow (24th Jan 2010), expect most Cinemas, Karaoke, Bowling/gaming Centers and PUBs to be closed.
The Sultan was associated with the infamous incident “Gomez Incident“, which triggered the passage of a bill allowing rulers who violated Malaysia laws to be prosecuted Read on…
January 23rd, 2010
