Malaysia as a whole is much safer than many other countries. There’s no civil ware here, no drug lords running around freely and you can’t buy firearms in the open market. We don’t even have news about school kids being shot at school.

Crime can happen anywhere, even in Singapore. Lately I have been reading about gang wars there. For those who are working there, please be extra careful. It is always smart to be careful. Don’t go around late at night, if you have too then go in groups. Always lock your car by putting a visible steering lock on your car. Stay away from quite places etc.

For those who are not aware of the ukit Panjang Slashing & The 369 Gang, here’s more news:
Seven Youths vicious slashed by ‘369’ gang in Bukit Panjang.
The seven youths aged between 14 and 20, were frequently hacked by a group of parang men in Bukit Panjang on Monday night, and appeared to be gang-related attacks …

369 has spoken twice…what’s our Govt reply?
Things are getting out of hand, out of control. If our ministers in government, all MPs and the relevant people WHO ARE AUTHORISED TO USE ARMED FORCE AND ALL FORCE AT THEIR DISPOSAL to deal with these internal TERRORISTS sit back, to wait for the next, and the next, and the next 369 or other gang attack to take place….then matters will escalate …

Youths attacked by ’369′ gang members
Six students have been hospitalised after suffering injuries from yet another gang-related slashing incident. Seven youths brandishing chopping knives went on a slashing rampage at Bukit Panjang, around 10pm on Monday night …

Crack down on youth gangs
Two days after seven youths were repeatedly slashed by a group of parang-wielding men in Bukit Panjang, readers of The Straits Times are calling for more to be done to combat gang activities. Monday’s attacks came less than two weeks after Republic Polytechnic student Darren Ng was fatally stabbed at Downtown East in Pasir Ris, prompting many readers to voice their concerns …

7 youths slashed
Seven youths were repeatedly slashed by a group of parang-wielding men in Bukit Panjang on Monday night, in what appeared to be gang-related attacks. The victims, aged between 14 and 20, were set upon in two separate incidents – first when a 20-year-old assistant technician was slashed in the back and legs, and then when a group of 20 youths were surrounded …

The campaign, to be kickstated in Johor on Sept 25-26 , will see Suaram distributing leaflets, educating the public on how detainees are denied access to a fair trial in breach of human rights principles.

Johor was chosen as a starting point as most detainees under the preventive laws are currently held in the state. Those arrested under EO are currently detained in Simpang Renggam and Muar detention centres.

Via FreeMalaysiaToday

Singapore, Malaysia Agree To Land Swap
Singapore and Malaysia have agreed to a land swap to resolve a dispute that has lingered since the two countries split 45 years ago. Malaysia will give up a train station it owns near downtown Singapore in return for six land parcels in the city-state to be controlled by M-S Pte. Ltd, a joint venture company between Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Temasek Holdings Limited.

Via BloombergBusinessWeek

Formula 1 fans will surely flood Singapore this September, 24-26. Without doubt hotels in Singapore maybe fully booked and at the same time there is possibility that the rates are higher. As an alternative accommodations, Formula 1 Singapore 2010 fans can opt for good and quality hotels in Johor Bahru. This is indeed a perfect options and believed to be more economics.

Special Tour Packages in Singapore and Johor Bahru
Tour packages for the race are out for grabs. Ranging from SIN$4,000 for 2 to as high as $11,000 for 2 and this is believed to be higher priced packages. It comes with F1 race tickets, air fare and 3 night of hotel stay. You can get more information from various singapore hotels websites. It was reported that some are looking into hotel accommodation in Johor Bahru which is just over the causeway. That is about an hour away from Singapore city area where the F1 Night Race will be staged.

Hotel suggestions for Formula 1 Singapore Night Race Fans:
Here are some list of hotels that you can choose. We are not sure whether they provide any special packages for Formula 1 fans, but you can check it out. Among the hotels are:

• Tune Hotel
• Thistle Hotel
• New York Hotel
• Mutiara Hotel
• Dorsett Hotel

Well, those are just among the hotels that are available in Johor Bahru that can be a good alternative if the hotels in Singapore are fully booked. We will keep updating on the accommodation or available packages for The Formula 1 Singapore Night Race.

Image credited to: http://casinosingapore.sg/blog/?p=1062

PUMPING and paying for petrol is faster and more pleasant in Johor Bahru (JB) than in Singapore, a reader concluded.

In Singapore, the overall process might take as long as 10 minutes if there’s a long queue.

“In Johor, the situation is different.

“I merely told the attendant how much petrol I wanted and he pumped it in without any further questions.

“When the filling was completed, I paid at the cashier’s counter which was located beside the pump.

“No time was wasted and filling in petrol was a very pleasant experience in Johor.

“I hope our petrol stations can adopt this speedy method of pumping and paying for petrol, where time is of the essence.”

The news is credited to Asiaone Motoring.

For further information, click here.

Online system to apply for visas to Singapore
This will be a real time-saver for foreigners bound for Singapore. Foreigners leaving the state for Singapore will now find it easier to get their visas to the republic with the implementation of a web-based application system. The system, known as the Sub­mission of Application for Visa Elec­tronically or SAVE, has been operational since Jan 4 at the republic’s new consulate-general’s office here. [TheStar]

Date               :      Nov 22, 2009
Venue           :     2nd Link Bridge (Tuas West Road – Start & Finish points), Singapore – Johor Bahru Johor
Organiser     :     Singapore Sports Council, Johor State Govt. & Johor Tourism Action Council.
Contact         :     Singapore Sports Council
Phone            :     63457111
Fax                 :     64409205

Contact        :     Johor Tourism Action Council
Phone           :     07-224 9960 / 224 1432 / 223 4935
Fax                :     07-223 7554
Email            :     info@johortourism.com.my

# A competitive Run was first organized by Johor in 2000
# Promote sports, tourism and foster closer bilateral relations
# Promote social integration and community bonding
# The non-competitive 4-kilometer walk will stretch from Tuas West Road towards the Second Link Bridge
# Participation Targets: 5,000 participants

Before this, there are already Legoland in 4 other locations which are Legoland Billund (Billund, Denmark), Legoland Windsor (Windsor, England, United Kingdom), Legoland Deutschland (Günzburg, Germany) and Legoland California (Carlsbad, California, USA).

Legoland Dubailand is planned to open in Dubai, United Arab Emirates by 2011, as the first Legoland in Asia. Legoland Malaysia will also be opened in Nusajaya, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia under the Iskandar Malaysia in 2013.

Other news on Legoland Johor (Legoland Malaysia) are attached:

1. Legoland Johor

2. Asia’s First Legoland in Johor

3. Legoland coming up in Johor

4. Malaysia first in Asia to host Legoland Park

5. Legoland in Johor Bahru, Malaysia

6. Johor to have Legoland Theme Park

7. Asian iconic structures to feature at Legoland in Johor

8. Legoland to open in Malaysia

9. Legoland coming to Johor

It was found and concluded by JohorBahru-Photos that Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Johor is better than KFC in Singapore. The comparisons were made in terms of the size of chicken served, the taste of the fried chicken, price as well as the comfort-ability of KFC outlet in Johor and Singapore.

So, what do you think? Do you agree? Comments appreciated…

• Stulang Laut Beach – 1 km
• JB International Ferry Terminal – 1 km
• Johor Zoo – 3 km
• Hutan Bandar Recreational Park – 3 km
• Sultan Abu Bakar Palace Museum & Mosque – 4 km
• Johor Art Gallery – 4 km
• Lido Beach and Danga Bay – 5 km
• Pasir Gudang Motorcycle Circuit – 35 km
• Kota Tinggi Waterfalls – 55 km
• Desaru – 60 km

The Suria City Hotel in Johor Bahru offers ideal accommodation for a busy traveler who wants to experience the best of Johor Bahru and Singapore. The hotel is just minutes away from the JB-Singapore Causeway. And with a wide range of facilities for both business and leisure, the Suria City Hotel Johor Bahru can give you a holiday or business stay like no other.

Rooms are furnished with dark wooden furnishings and fitted with either a king-sized bed or 2 twin-sized beds. Clean and simple decorated, all rooms are equipped with all the standard amenities needed for a pleasant stay that include internet access and room service.

Suria City provides ample parking space with valet service for guests driving up to Johor Bahru. Other facilities include function halls and seminar rooms. The city hotel also has an on-site restaurant that serves western and Asian dishes. Guests wanting to relax after a long day out can have a hot cup of coffee at the lobby lounge.

Room Rates Start At MYR 118.00++. All Suria City Hotel Johor Bahru rooms have:

• Air-conditioning
• Cable/satellite TV
• Coffee / Tea maker
• Double bed
• Hair dryer
• Individual Room Internet Access
• Ironing Board
• Non-smoking rooms
• Private toilet and bath
• Single bed
• Telephone
• IDD telephone
• Mini refrigerator

Address
Suria City Hotel Johor Bahru
10 Jalan Bukit Meldrum, Tanjung Puteri 80300
Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Takzim
Malaysia
Phone: 60 7 2231791
Fax: 60 7 2231792
E-mail: sales@suriaresorts.com, reservation@suriaresorts.com

For more information on Suria City Hotel, Johor Bahru, please visit their official site here.