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Press Release

P1 W1MAX IS NOW AVAILABLE IN JOHOR BHARU - JOHOR THE FIRST STATE OUT OF KLANG VALLEY TO ENJOY P1 W1MAX

Friday 28/11/2008

Michael Lai and Noora Mat Riffin Associate Director of Product Strategies & Development
Johor Bahru, 28 November 2008 – Packet One Networks (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (P1), The First Malaysian WiMAX Converged Telco And Subsidiary Of Green Packet Berhad, Has Made Its P1 W1MAX Services Available In Johor, The First State Out Of Klang Valley To Enjoy Such Services.

This follows on its successful launch in Kuala Lumpur during August, and the announcement of P1 being a leading WiMAX provider for the Wireless@Penang initiative in September. Wireless Internet surfing via WiMAX is already available in selected parts of Johor Bahru and P1 will aggressively roll out their services to the rest of Johor throughout 2009 and 2010.

Areas in Johor covered by P1 W1MAX in today’s announcement include Johor Jaya, Taman Dato Onn Jaafar, Taman Desa Cemerlang, Tampoi, Taman Permas Jaya, Taman Pelangi, Taman Dato Onn, Taman Suria, Taman Perindustrian Plentong, Daiman 18 Golf Club, Taman Sentosa, Taman Desa Harmoni, Taman Pelangi Indah, Taman Maju Jaya, Tanjung Puteri, Persiaran Pantai, Taman Abad, Taman Redang, Taman Larkin, Taman Suria, Taman Desa Jaya, Kampung Mahmoddiah, Kampung Stulang Darat, Kampung Melayu Majidee, Pasir Gudang, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, Persiaran Molek Utama, Kawasan Perindustrian Pandan, Kawasan Perindustrian Tebrau Li, Taman Serene, Taman Date Penggawa Timur, Taman Perbadanan Islam and Kampung Ubi Kayu.

P1 will expand the coverage of P1 W1MAX to Skudai, Batu Pahat, Muar, Segamat and Kluang by the end of 2009, while Yong Peng will be covered by 2010.

P1 W1MAX is now available for subscription starting at RM89 monthly for the 1.2Mbps package and RM199 for the 2.4Mbps package. And, for a limited time only, the RM999 modem will be given out free for every new subscriber.

“With this announcement today, P1 is taking the next step in expanding its WiMAX network nationwide, and committing itself to the wireless broadband state of Johor,” CEO of P1, Michael Lai informed.

“We are committed to bring the benefits of WiMAX and broadband to the people, visitors and investors in Johor Bharu, as P1 has committed to cover at least 70% of the population here by the end of next year and 30% of Malaysian population by mid-2009,” Lai added.

P1’s deployments of the iconic Wireless@KL (May 2008) and Wireless@Sunway (July 2008) are key initiatives that will bridge the digital divide for Malaysians, in line with the Government’s objective of raising broadband penetration to 50% by 2010. P1 has also announced that it will deploy P1 W1MAX in Penang beginning December 2008.

P1’s CEO Michael Lai said, “Broadband shouldn’t remain a privilege, and we believe that all Malaysians have the right to broadband and the Internet as today, information is the currency of the world. We are very pleased to see that our dream of connecting all Malaysians to the Internet is starting to come to life, as P1 W1MAX is not just about access it is about touching hearts, enriching lives and connecting humanity. At the end of the day, technology is not special, but life is.”

About WiMAX

WiMAX is an abbreviation of Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access by the WiMAX Forum. It is a standard-based technology enabling delivery of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to cable and DSL. It is expected to enable quad play (voice, video, Internet and mobility).

WiMAX enables deliverables of bandwidth between two points or between a point to multipoint to customer. The usage of WiMAX requires certain bandwidth of spectrum to be allocated to the service provider, in accordance to the channeling plan approved and published by MCMC.

About Packet One (P1)

P1, one of the first WiMAX telcos in the world, bridges humanity and technology to enrich lives.

For more information on P1, visit http://www.P1.com.my.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
NAME : EVE SOH
EMAIL : eve.soh@packet-1.com
TEL.: +603 7450 8888 Ext 8706
CELLPHONE : +6012 2166443

DATE OF RELEASE : 28 NOVEMBER 2008
RELEASED BY BERNAMA MEDIA RELATIONS & EVENT MANAGEMENT

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• Breakfast for 2 persons
• Usage of swimming pool, gymnasium, male/ female steam bath
• Safe deposit box available
• Astro channels in all rooms
• Coffee & Tea making facilities
• 32/ 42 inch LCD TV
• Minibar
• Free WiFi

Term & Conditions
• Promotion from 11 to 30 November 2008
• Advance booking is required
• Subject to room availability

HOTEL GRAND PARAGON SDN BHD [MAP]
18, Jalan Harimau, Taman Century,
80250, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-268 5222   Fax: +607-268 5222
Email : info@grandparagonhotel.com.my
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Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru
Jalan Sungai Chat,
P.O. Box 222,
80720 Johor Bahru,
Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Tel: 607-222 1234

Operating hours - 6am to midnight (daily). For complete information about the hotel, pay a visit at:
http://johorbahru.regency.hyatt.com/

Location: City Square Johor Bahru
Date: 20 - 23th November 2008 (Must work 4 days continuously)
Time: 9.30 am - 10.00 pm
Salary: RM70 per day
Job scope: Conduct survey and control the crowd. (Easy job)
5 people are needed. ( two or three friends work together is preferable)
Age: 17-25 years old (Form 5, Form 6, college or Uni)
Gender: Male/Female
Salary will be paid after a few weeks.
Those who are interested, please email your profile (Name, age, gender, contact number) and photo to jsnmeng8585@yahoo.com. I will email or contact you before 17th November.
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The Philosophies of Setia Eco Gardens

Following the success of the multiple award-winning Setia Eco Park and banking on our expertise in developing prominent eco-living townships, S P Setia now presents the Setia Eco Gardens in Johor Bahru, an eco-friendly township set within shades of greenery and placid waters to provide a desirable abode to experience an invigorating lifestyle and to nurture our children for the future.

The epitome of eco-living and future-nurturing

At Setia Eco Gardens, we believe in the very concept of living itself. Everything is simple yet sophisticated, and in this living haven you will find the very basics of appreciating the finer side of life and nurturing our future generation. Rediscover your inspirations from the fresh and clean air you breathe, lie on the lush garden and watch the stars glow amidst the nocturnal darkness with your loved ones or even let your child play with the plants and learn the wonders of nature. With Setia Eco Gardens, a new standard of sophisticated eco-living and the way our children will grow is born. It’s all about experiencing the complete eco-lifestyle and allowing our future generations learn under the most sophisticated, natural and refreshing environment.

Location

The Setia Eco Gardens Township enjoys easy connectivity to major destinations across and around Johor Bahru. With only a mere 15-minutes drive to Singapore via the 2nd link and within a short distance away from Bukit Indah, the Setia Eco Gardens promises a living so enchanting yet so convenient; so set-apart yet so easily accessible.

For futher info, check out their official site: http://www.spsetia.com.my/setia_eco_garden/index.htm

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News adopted from Electric News.

THE Singapore hotels’ price-slashing has led to a stalled start for Johor Baru hotels.

Just last week, some JB hotels reported that they are enjoying up to 60 per cent occupancy as their rates are a fraction of those in Singapore. But as Singapore hotels are cutting their rates aggressively to boost occupancy during the F1 weekend, their JB counterparts have been hit by cancellations.

The five-star Puteri Pacific Hotel, which has 500 rooms, had half its 300 tentative bookings cancelled over the last month. It charges RM400 ($166) a night, including breakfast.

Its sales director, Mr Kamarul Annuar, told The New Paper that some bookings were forfeited when the customers failed to make full payment.

He said: ‘It’s been doom and gloom for us. We thought we could bank on the Singapore Grand Prix to improve our occupancy, but now we’re struggling.’

Just last week, 55 Indian tourists cancelled their F1 bookings at the hotel.

Mr Kamarul said: ‘I know some hotels in Singapore have slashed their rates. If it’s cheaper to stay in Singapore, people wouldn’t come to JB because they won’t need to put up with the Causeway jams.’

The five-star Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru, which has filled just 60 of its 406 rooms for the race weekend, has also seen a couple of cancelled reservations. The hotel is offering a three-night package at RM395++ a night.

Ms Lily Tham, marcoms manager of the five-star Mutiara Johor Bahru, said that as of 28 Aug, it has filled only 84 of its 332 rooms for the race weekend, but added that Ramadan is a ‘low period’ for bookings.

Jawatan-jawatan yang ditawarkan:

• Penyelia Kedai (Shop Leader)
• Penyelia Juruwang/Juruwang Kanan (Trainer Cashier/Senior Cashier)
  
• Anggota Keselamatan (Security Assistant)
• Pembantu Jualan/Penasihat Jualan (Sales Assistant/Sales Advisor)
• Penyelia Keselamata (Security Supervisor)
• Pelatih Juruwang (Trainee Cashier)

Untuk semua jawatan-jawatan di atas, calon-calon mesti boleh bekerja mengikut syif, pada hujung minggu dan cuti umum. Untuk makluman lanjut, hubungi 03-9207 2397 atau 012-3310 923

Temuduga Terbuka

4-6 September 2008; 9am - 5pm; Bilik Mesyuarat, Dewan Serbaguna Skudai, Johor

8-17 September 2008; 11 am - 7 pm; Jusco Taman Universiti, Berhadapan Arena, Foodcourt N0. 4

Sila bawa bersama salinan sijil, sekeping salinan kad pengenalan, sekeping gambar terbaru berukuran pasport dan penyata gaji terbaru untuk temuduga.

BAU (Sarawak), Sept 9 (Bernama) — The Housing and Local Government Ministry will bid for more allocations, including for the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras nationwide in response for federal funds requested by the Sarawak government for the local councils, its deputy minister Datuk Robert Lau said Tuesday.

He said the ministry, which received RM75 million this year for the purpose, was working closely with the police to identify high risk crime-prone areas in Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur and the Klang valley at present.

“I am confident it will be implemented throughout the country, including Sarawak, especially after the request (for additional funds) as contained in the 2009 Budget was brought to the attention of our minister, Datuk Ong Ka Chuan recently,” he told reporters after accompanying State Environment and Public Health Minister Datuk Seri Wong on a familiarisation visit to the Bau District Council here.

Last week, Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) Mayor Mohammad Atei Abang Medaan said DBKU was actively seeking allocation to install CCTV cameras in crime-prone areas within its jurisdiction.

– BERNAMA

THE year’s most anticipated Formula One race is so far proving to be beneficial for one of Singapore’s neighbours, but not the other.Hotels in Johor Bahru look set to enjoy good business in the final week of September, when the Sept 28 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix takes place.

This, despite slightly higher room rates of around 10 percent at most establishments.The bookings are fattening up hoteliers’ accounts as Ramadan, which falls from Sept 1-30 this year, is usually a slow period.

The picture, however, is not as bright in Batam. Tourists are not biting even though hotels are offering rates that are similar to JB’s, which are typically about 40 per cent cheaper than their Singapore counterparts’.