Will the Asean Trade Center design be like the World Trade Center in New York? We don't know yet. We'll update this as soon as we got some information.

The Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM) plans to undertake a mixed development project with a gross development value of RM5 billion in Johor Bahru, its President Syed Ali Alattas said.

The development of the “Asean Trade Centre” project would be carried out on a 16-hectare piece of land along Pantai Lido which belongs to DPMM.

“The project will take three years to complete and construction works will start once all relevant authority approvals are secured,” Syed Ali told reporters here today.

The project would rejuvenate the area with economic activities and transform Pantai Lido into a vibrant city in the future, he said.

Among the properties in the mixed development project will be commercial, retail and residential units.

Source: Malay chamber plans RM5b job in Johor

These Legoland progress pictures were sent to us by one of JBCool followers and she wants to remain anonymous

When will Legoland Johor Bahru be opened?
For your information, Legoland Malaysia, which is currently being promoted as Malaysia’s 1st International theme park will be open on 15 September 2012.

If you purchase the Annual Pass now, you will get unlimited entry to the park on all regular opening days including weekends, public and school holidays. The Legoland annual pass is valid for 12 months from the date of redemption. The current price is as below:

Adult : RM245.00 / SGD102.00
Children (age 3-11) : RM180.00 / SGD75.00
Senior Citizen (age 60 and above) : RM 180.00 / SGD 75.00

Get the Legoland tickets here.

Much higher than the first time they promoted which we featured in January 2012.

Thursday to Sunday
17 – 20 May 2012
At
Plaza Angsana, JB
Danga City Mall, JB
Dataran Bandaraya, JB
Kompleks Belia dan Sukan, Larkin
Kompleks Sukan Indahpura, Kulaijaya
Taman Merdeka, Johor Bahru
Hutan Bandar Mutiara Rini

Details at IMYouth FB page

• 1 May,Tanjung Balau Festival 2012, Pantai Tanjung Balau
• 1-31 May, Keroncong Johor Festival 2012, Stadium Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru
• 1-31 May, Mangrove Summer Camp, Tanjung Piai, Johor National Park
• 1-31 May, Tanjung Leman Carnival GP Joran Berita Harian 2012, Mersing
• 2 May, Market Chat 2012@Johor Bahru, Hotel Grand Paragon
• 6-20 May, Sail Malaysia Passage To The East 2012, Puteri Habour & Eastern Island
• 12 May, D’lloyd – A Mother’s Day Charity Concert, Persada International Convention Centre Johor Bahru
• 12-13 May, Motorsports Carnival 2012, Wilayah Pembangunan Iskandar Johor
• 17-20 May, Iskandar Malaysia Youth Gathering, Plaza Angsana Johor Bahru
• 18-20 May, National Gasing Pangkah Competiton (Johor Open) 2012, Laman Gasing, Kampung Makam Kota Tinggi
• 25-27 May, Johor Furniture Fair 2012, PERSADA
• 26 May, Johor Bahru District Level Teacher’s Day , Pusat Islam Iskandar
• 31 May- 3 Jun, Metrojaya Warehouse Sale, PERSADA

We publish the Johor Bahru events updates monthly. If you like to feature your events here or know any events that we have not covered and want to share it with others, please feel free to contact us.

Today is about Soya beancurd. Touted for its nutritional benefits, soya bean is a common component in health and beauty products. If you ask your parents, I am sure that they will tell you consuming soya bean helps to boost the female hormones and contributes to making your skin baby smooth. Soya bean products such as drinks and beancurd are popular as dessert or breakfast alternatives. So after your next briyani ayam, how about a bowl of nature’s beauty enhancer; the soya beancurd?

On Short Street in the town district, Rochor Beancurd sits side by side with another beancurd shop. However, judging from the constant stream of customers, it is hard to resist getting beancurd from this olde worlde shop for tea time or even a late night supper. The two-storey shophouse exudes a vintage aura that is reminiscence of old Singapore. With the wooden foldable tables and plastic chairs, enjoying the beancurd here is bound to bring back childhood memories of simple sweet treats.

The beancurd here is made the traditional way. With a tofu-like curd floating in the sugar syrup, the best way to enjoy this classic beancurd is by mashing the beancurd with the spoon. A spoonful of mashed beancurd with the sugar syrup will reveal a distinct taste unlike the beancurd from other established shops. Whatever the secret ingredient is, the final product is a yummy bowl that has a very subtle soya taste with sweet syrup enveloping the beancurd.

To complete the meal, try the youtiao dipped in soya bean milk. The youtiao served here is fluffy and less oily than most versions. Dipping the youtiao in warm soya bean milk is the perfect company for a light snack while hanging out with friends at this humble shop. For those seeking something more than soyabean products, Rochor Beancurd also offers grassjelly drinks, butterfly buns and other friend snacks all within a $2 range.

Outlet Details
Rochor Beancurd
2 Short Street, Singapore 188211
Nearest Parking Area: Along Short Street
Waves LifeStyle Magazine rated it 4 out of 5

TCRS serves traditionally prepared steamed, roasted, honey barbecued or braised chicken as its signature products. These signature dishes are served with fluffy chicken, flavored rice cooked to perfection from a recipe passed down through the generations, originating from Hainan Island. The restaurant also serves up other recommended dishes such as the signature appetizer, Nyonya Pai Tee or Top Hats and local favourites such as the Hainanese Curry Chicken, Special Penang Chai Boay (Spicy Mixed Vegetables), Famous Stuffed Fish Balls and Special Hong Kong Beef Stew just to mention a few. Do also check out their value meals. They have a few promotions running and are packaged to cater to different groups of customers to give better value to customers.

TCRS has proven to be the ideal restaurant for families as well as individuals who value their time and health as we offer well-balanced, nutritious meals served in a cosy, friendly, clean environment at value for money prices.

Waves LifeStyle Magazine rated it 8 out of 10

Where to find The Chicken Rice Shop in Johor Bahru and also other parts of Johor

The Chicken Rice Shop Jusco Tebrau City
Lot S49, 2nd Floor,
Jusco Tebrau City Shopping Centre,
No. 1, Jalan Desa Tebrau,
Taman Desa Tebrau,
81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Tel / Fax: 07-352 1878

The Chicken Rice Shop JB City Square
Lot No. J3-25, Level 3,
Johor Bahru City Square,
106-108 Jalan Wong Ah Fook,
80000 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Tel / Fax: 607-226 8831

The Chicken Rice Shop Batu Pahat Mall
Lot G75, Ground Floor,
Batu Pahat Mall,
Lot 2566, Jalan Kluang,
83000 Batu Pahat, Johor.
Tel / Fax: 07-432 1810

The Chicken Rice Shop Kluang Mall
Lot G-15, Ground Floor,
Kluang Mall,
Jalan Rambutan,
86000 Kluang, Johor.
Tel / Fax: 607-773 3782

Signature Item
Tan Kee’s Ais Kacang carries a heavy set of chocolate coating that has become the shops signature. The red bean, syrup and evaporated milk is prepared in advance. The delicious chocolate syrup is homemade, fresh every day. I was delighted to see the rich abundance of corn and red bean and the icing on the cake was savoring with the two ‘atap chi’! No ice was left unflavored, that’s how precise each Ais Kacang is delivered. On the whole, Tan Kee’s Ais Kacang is a must taste by all so don’t miss out folks!

Service
Prompt service is to be expected. It’s part of the MBJB food court so don’t expect any high end stuff, just the everyday food court atmosphere. Mr. Tan Kee walks about chatting up with his customers and taking orders by himself. Many of his customers are loyal patrons for many years! Operating hours is from 7am till 7pm. Priced reasonably at RM 3 per bowl, it’s worth every cent!

Waves LifeStyle Magazine rated it 9.25 out of 10

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Sultan Ibrahim of Johor has expressed the hope that the RM22-billion Mersing Laguna project will turn Mersing into a world famous tourist destination. Sultan Ibrahim said despite having many precious natural resources and beautiful islands, Mersing, which was founded in 1892, had yet to experience rapid development as compared to other towns in Johor. Via Bernama

Pengerang set to be Asia’s Rotterdam Port

The Independent Deepwater Petroleum Terminal and Petronas’ Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development (RAPID) have the potential to turn Pengerang, Johor, into Asia’s very own Rotterdam Port. Dialog Group Bhd executive chairman Ngau Boon Keat said Pengerang with all its natural attributes such as sheltered harbour and water depth of 24 meters can emulate Rotterdam Port as an oil and petrochemical hub. Via Malaysia Chronicle

JCorp to raise RM3bil

Johor state investment corporation Johor Corp (JCorp) has said it would raise RM3bil from the debt market via a government-guaranteed “sukuk wakalah” Islamic capital market instrument. The proceeds of the sukuk issuance would be mainly used to settle JCorp’s debts of RM3.2bil due for repayment in July. When asked why the Federal Government guaranteed debt papers that would be used mainly to repay JCorp’s older debts, its president and chief executive Kamaruzzaman Abu Kassim said the application to the Federal Government had been approved and that “we have received it from the Finance Ministry with certain conditions of which JCorp has been compliant with some of the conditions”. Via TheStar.

UEM Land unit to buy land in Johor for RM93.2m

UEM Land Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Nusajaya Premier Sdn Bhd (NPSB) has proposed to acquire 49.49ha of freehold land in Johor Bahru from Tanjung Bidara Ventures Sdn Bhd for RM93.2 million cash. In a filing to Bursa Malaysia today, UEM Land said the proposed acquisition was conditional upon approvals being obtained from the Economic Planning Unit, Johor State Authority, Estate Land Board and any other relevant authorities. “The land is adjacent to Kota Iskandar and the company’s existing prime development in Nusajaya, Puteri Harbour,” UEM Land said. On rationale, it said the proposed acquisition would allow the group to realise its original development vision for Puteri Harbour, where high density urban waterfront precincts at the heart of public and private marinas are balanced with landed and high-rise residential precincts on both sides. Via TheSunDaily.