Johor attractions for tourists

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JOHOR is not worried about the stiff competition from its southern neighbour.Singapore may have Universal Studios and Marine Life Park at its Integrated Resorts, but Johor will soon have at least three large attractions to draw visitors to the southern growth region.The Legoland Theme Park will be set up in Iskandar Malaysia, and the other theme parks will offer a wide choice of tourism products, some the first in Asia.State Tourism and Domestic Trade Committee chairman Hoo Seong Chang said: "We are not worried by the competition because Singapore and Johor have different products to offer."Singapore has its theme parks, and we have our own."We are not in direct competition. We complement each other, drawing in tourists from different parts of the world."And visitors will find it cheaper to spend in Malaysia.

Hoo was commenting on feedback from the tourism industry that Legoland Theme Park is not as popular as other theme parks such as Disneyland. And it is targeted at a younger age group.Hoo said the four Legolands in other parts of the world were making money and receiving a constant flow of tourists.He said the theme park catered for a variety of people, and not just children."Moreover, Johor has more than just theme parks. We have islands, national parks, golf courses, historical sites, handicrafts, and others. Collectively, these products will synergise to form different and attractive packages for different types of visitors," he said.On Dec 13, Iskandar Investment Bhd (IIB) and Merlin Entertainments, the world's second largest visitor attraction operator, signed an agreement to build East Asia's first Legoland Theme Park in IM.The RM750 million joint venture, to be located on a 920ha site in the northeast corner of Medini Iskandar Malaysia is expected to open its doors in 2013.Merlin will own a 20 per cent stake and will design and operate the park, while a consortium led by IIB will own the rest.

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Interesting Place in Kluang Johor

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Salam Maal Hijrah to all muslim,

Today story are about the interesting place

you need to visit in Kluang.

Gunung Belumut Recreational Forest
Gunung Belumut Recreational Forest is located in south eastern part of Kluang town. The name ‘Gunung Belumut’ came about because of the smooth stones covered in moss found within the mountains.
The journey to the mountain top is made easy through the timber trail. This enables more visitors to make the climb to the top. Here, everyone will be able to enjoy the scenic view of the Kluang panorama from the top of Gunung Belumut. There is a famous medium high water fall here, and it is especially favoured by visitors during the holiday seasons or on weekends.
Location ; To get to Gunung Belumut Recreational Forest, visitors would need to take the main Kluang-Jemaluang road. From there, be on the look-out for Ladang Kelapa Sawit, Felda Ulu Dengar. Take the side path, and welcome to the recreational forest.

Gunung Lambak Recreational Forest
Located about 5 kilometres away from Kluang town, Gunung Lambak Recreational Forest is a most fascinating destination for nature enthusiasts. Situated at the foot of Gunung Lambak, the recreational forest is the ideal place to camp. Here, everyone is able to have the chance to enjoy the waterfalls and also do a spot of mountain hiking. Apart from the abundance of natural flora and fauna, there is also a cool and pristine water fall for everyone to enjoy. There is also a playground for children. Accommodation facilities are also readily available.
Location ; From Kluang town, walk southwards heading to Kampung Dato’ Abdul Rahman Yassin. Not far from the village, the Gunung Lambak Recreational Forest should be within plain sight.

Kluang Rail Station
One of the the few main places that you should not miss when arriving in Kluang district is the Kluang Railway Station, that began operating since 1915. For those who enjoy historic building and colonial classic architecture, the station would be the right place to be, and it is full of nostalgic history.
Besides that, visitors should not miss the chance to visit the stalls located nearby Jalan Omar. There, anyone can have a chance to enjoy a good cup of coffee prepared the traditional way, appetizing toasted bread and half boiled eggs that is naturally famous not only amongst locals but also in Johor and may be in the whole of Malaysia.
Location : Taking the North-South Highway, be sure to take the Ayer Hitam exit. Next at the junction, take the road headed towards Kluang town, and visitors should reach the town centre approximately 23 kilometres from the Ayer Hitam exit. The Kluang Railway Station is in the heart of the Kluang town centre.

Still few place you need to visit such as Instiutut Haiwan,MARDI (best place

for couple),Dragon fruit farm along road to Air Hitam and Orang Asli village

in Kahang miles 22.

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University Technology of Malaysia (UTM)

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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is the largest engineering-based university in Malaysia offering a variety of programmes for all levels of education.

We have a significant share of the most competitive Postgraduate and Undergraduate programmes in engineering, bio-medical engineering, ICT, bio-science, built-environment, geo-information, education and management.

Other than that, we also provide programmes for part-time education through our School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPACE).
For professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and personal skills, we offer courses through our International Business School (IBS) and Business and Advanced Technology Centre (BATC).

:: Undergraduate ::
Mr Ariffin Basserany
Assistant Registrar
Academic Management Division
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
UTM Skudai, 81310, JohorMalaysia
Phone (6)07 - 55 30337 Fax (6)07 - 55 81791 Email
:: Postgraduate ::
DeanSchool of Graduate Studies
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
UTM Skudai 81310, JohorMalaysia
Phone (6)07 - 55 37790 Fax (6)07 - 55 37800
Email graduate@utm.my
:: International Students ::
Dean of International Affairs
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
UTM Skudai 81310, JohorMalaysia
Phone (6)07 - 55 30383 / 30384 Fax (6)07 - 55 47371
Email int_affairs@utm.my

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Johor State Investment Centre (JSIC)

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Johor State Investment Centre (JSIC)

The Johor State Investment Centre (JSIC) was established on the 16th August 2004 under a direct administrative order of the Johor State Government. JSIC functions as a one-stop centre for forthcoming investors eager to discover various business opportunities in this robust southern state of Malaysia. Our primary function is to promote the State of Johor as the ideal investment destination in the region.

The Advantages of Johor

Strategic Location And Excellent Logistical Facilities Johor is located within a 4-hour flight time of major international cities, which is home to 28% of the world's population and account for 40% of the world's economic output.

Cost Effectiveness Johor has plentiful supply of affordable industrial land and factory premises, commercial floor space, skilled workers and supporting services. The cost savings are tremendous

Business-Friendly, Efficient And Transparent Public Services The State Government has set up various facilities to support industries, namely Johor State Investment Centre (JSIC), Industrial Development Committee, Industrial Park Management Committee, Johor Skills and Knowledge Management Centre and Johor Skills Development Centre. These agencies are designed to spur your investment to greater heights

Excellent Living Environment And High Quality Of Life Johor has excellent housing facilities in secured environment with beautiful landscaping, Nature lovers and adventure seekers can enjoy the numerous and varied rest and recreational facilities on both land and sea. Cost of living is also comparatively low.

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Mawi Married Ikin

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JOHOR BAHRU: Popular singer Mawi married Norashikin Rahmat, better known as Ekin, at the Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque here yesterday. The ceremony was telecast live on TV in the country.
The solemnisation was performed by the Imam Mahat Mohd Said, and witnessed by Johor Baru kadi As Syeikh Husni Tamrin Md Sharif and another imam of the mosque, Mahadir Yahya.Mawi, 27, offered a dowry of RM30,000 and mas kahwin of RM22.50, which was fixed by the Johor state government.Mawi also presented nine trays of bridal gifts that included, besides the dowry, a copy of the Quran, a ring, a handbag, a pair of shoes, a wristwatch, a make-up set and perfume, cake and sirih junjung.The bride’s side reciprocated with 11 trays that included a wristwatch, a pair of shoes, a wallet and a belt, praying mat and songkok, a Quran, a ring, perfume, cake, fruits, chocolates and sirih junjung.
Mawi, who wore a white baju melayu adorned with a pink, green and yellow floral printed songket, and jewellery worth more that RM67,000, perfected the ceremony by completing the lafaz at his very first attempt at about 11.40am.The winner of the third season of Akademi Fantasia then slipped a ring onto 29-year-old Ekin’s finger and kissed her forehead. The bride donned a white baju nikah, complete with white tudung and jewellery worth more than RM72,000.

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Welcome to Muar Johor

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Best place to visit in Muar district of Johor.





Sultan Ibrahim Jamek Mosque
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The first Muar Jamek Mosque was built in 1887. During the 1920s, a committee was formed to manage the construction of the new Muar Jamek Mosque. Part of the steps taken by the committee is to raise donations from the public. As a result RM10,000 was collected. What follows next was the construction proposal was presented by the committee and brought to the attention of the Sultan.
In 1925, the construction work for the Sultan Ibrahim Jamek Mosque began. 5 years on, in 1930, the mosque was completed. The opening ceremony was conducted by the Johor Chief Minister, Dato’ Mustafa bin Jaafar.
Location : Sultan Ibrahim Jamek Mosque is located at Jalan Petri, Muar, near the Sungai Muar estuary. If driving on the North-South Highway, take the Tangkak exit and drive on through Sungai Mati and Parit Bunga. Muar town is 27 kilometres from the Tangkak exit.



Tanjung Emas Recreational Park
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If you wish to visit Muar and also to enjoy a scenic view of the sunrise, then Tanjung Emas Recreational Park is the place for you.
The recreational park offers many facilities for everyone, and is also home to many eateries that offer a range of appetizing dishes. It is recommended that visitors sample the famous Muar dish, which is ikan asam pedas.
Nearby the recreational park is a state owned resthouse that offers lodging arrangements in the state park for those wishing to spend the night in Muar.
Location : The Tanjung Mas Recreational Park is located at Jalan Kamariah. If driving via the North-South Highway, take the Tangkak exit and proceed through Sungai Mati and Parit Bunga. Muar town is located 27 kilometres from Tangkak exit.



Textile Town
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Tangkak is known as the Malaysian Textile Town. Here, visitors can find an endless choice of different types of textile products and materials. The choices on offer range from locally produced material or imported products from other countries including Asia and Europe.
Location : Driving from North-South Highway, take the Tangkak exit and head to Tangkak town. The distance from the Tangkak exit to Tangkak town is only 5 minutes driving.



Muar Historic Monuments
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There are several historical buildings built late 1800’s and early 1900’s in Muar. This made Muar a focus for architectural enthusiasts. The Customs building located at Jalan Maharani was built in 1909, at the time when Muar town was a port centre and had railway terminals. In the vicinity of the building, there was a row of shop lots built before World War II. A few blocks away from the Customs building is the Muar High Court building, built in 1885. The architectural designs are based on neo-classical designs. Other similarly designed buildings included Sultan Abu Bakar building located at Jalan Petrie. Today, those buildings are converted into Muar District Land Office. Another similarly historic building is the Muar High School, built in 1914. Location : Driving via the North-South Highway, take the Tangkak exit and head through Sungai Mati and Parit Bunga. Muar town is 27 kilometres away from Tangkak exit.

Heavy Traffic Jam @ CIQ Complex

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JOHOR BAHRU: 17 Dec 08 The first day of operations at the new Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine complex was marred by massive traffic congestion.
The two-hour-long crawl saw traffic into Johor snaking all the way to Woodlands in Singapore during peak hours due to motorists being caught off guard by the cashless toll collection system at the complex.
Many motorists, especially Singaporeans, did not know that they were required to use Touch ’n Go cards at the new complex in Bukit Cagar.

The congestion did not let up even when Plus officials were stationed at the complex entrance to sell RM20 cards on the spot to motorists.
Counters were also set up at the old checkpoint.
Notices were also placed at Woodlands informing motorist about the traffic congestion at the entrance into Malaysia.

Johor Immigration director Mohd Nasri Ishak said the congestion was due to motorists not having Touch ‘n Go cards and not used to the new road system.
“The jams were mainly during peak hours in the morning and even when people returned from work,” he said.
He said that adequate notices had been put up informing the public about the cashless toll system adding that all 200 counters for in-bound and out-bound were operational on the first day.

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ZooM Desaru

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Salam to all visitors, Long holidays soon will
coming.Why dont you visit rebuild Desaru.
You may come via Tanjung Belungkur ferry
terminals,Causeway ,2nd Links and North South
Highways(exit Kulai).It was located in Kota Tinggi
District and takes 1.5 hour car driving from
Johor Bahru.Happen Desaru are full of people
you may try swim at Tanjung Balau or Batu Layar
beach (15minutes drive).Finish your swim just
20minutes drive by car you may visit ostrich farm
at Teluk Ramunia.

The new Desaru are welcome you...

Click at links below

http://www.desaru.com.my/







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Kulai Town Council (MPKu)

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Kulai the new District for Johore.
It was serrounded by Johor Bahru,Kota Tinggi,Pontian
and Kluang.The control area of 747 km square.

To understand more about Kulai just went the
below link :

http://www.johordt.gov.my/mpku/mpkumap.php



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Johor Sprint Challenge

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Did you ever visit Johor Circuit at Pasir Gudang ?
No, now is the right time for you to visit Johor Circuit.
Yes, there are been big improvement for your to look it.

13 December the last 2008 event in Johor Circuit.
Johor Sprint Challenge the biggest events among
others Car or Motorbike Race.

The Johor Sprint Challenge is opened to the public who are
interested to see the action. Audience charges for the Sprint
Challenge will be RM10.00 for the pit entrance and Grandstand.
The event starts from 8pm till 1am.

The event is a highlight for numerous motorsports print media
from both Malaysia and Singapore. For this simple reason,
businesses in the automotive accessories and augmentation
industry have a huge interest in the event.







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Place of Interest in Pontian

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1.Bugis Museum

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Bugis are Malays that originate from Sulawesi and migrated to Tanah Melayu in the late 18th and early 19th Century. To create awareness and immortalize the culture and way of life of the Bugis community in Johor, a museum has been constructed in Pontian district. At the Bugis Museum, visitors can have the opportunity to see a plethora of Bugis artifacts and also meet with the museum curator, who is of Bugis heritage, and listen to the tales of their customs and cultures.
Location : Driving down the North-South Highway, take the turning at Simpang Renggam and head towards Benut. From Benut, head south towards Pontian town. From Pontian town, continue south approximately 9 kilometres, passing by Rambah beach. There will be signages pointing the way to the Bugis Museum, which is not far from Rambah beach.

2.Kukup

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Kukup is well known as a fishermen village. Since the mid 19th Century, Kukup was composed of farmers and fishermen, which were mostly of Bugis heritage.
In Kukup, be sure to try the range of seafood cuisines available there, especially the appetizingly delicious Sambal Crab. Several seafood restaurants are situated nearby the jetties, where patrons are able to enjoy a sumptuous meal whilst enjoying the night view of the wide ocean. Besides the culinary adventure, visitors can also hire boats and visit floating fisheries where the different types of crabs and fishes are reared commercially in cages. Craftwork souvenirs and snacks such as fish crackers (keropok), dried shrimp paste (belacan) and preserved shrimp (cencaluk) are also sold there.
Location : Kukup is located in the south-western fringes of Pontian town, roughly 20 kilometres away. If driving via the North-South Highway, take the Skudai exit and head towards Pontian Kechil. Upon arrival in Pontian Kechil, take the road going to Kukup.

3.Pineapple Museum

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The State of Johor is one of the main producers of pineapple in Malaysia. With that in mind, a museum is created to create awareness and educate visitors regarding the pineapple industry in Johor.
Within the museum, there are sections dedicated to the different techniques in planting, processing, controlling and maintenance of the pineapple plantation. Other sections highlight the historical development of the pineapple industry in Malaysia. Another section of the museum exhibits collections of artifacts, publications and patent informations.
What is even more interesting are the sections highlighting the various types of pineapples planted in Malaysia.
Location: The Pineapple Museum is located at the 52nd Kilometre on the main Johor Bahru-Pontian-Kukup road, which is roughly 45 minutes away from Johor Bahru.

4.Tanjung Piai National Park

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Tanjung Piai is the most southern tip of the Asian continent. It is well known as a haven with rare and unique flora and fauna. It is a revered site for bird watchers especially during the bird migration season during the months of September to March.
The Tanjung Piai - Johor National Park encompasses an area of 926 hectares. To access Tanjung Piai, visitors have 2 means of entry; through the Belukang River or alternatively through Desa Sri Piai.
Entry Ticket
Local Tourist ~ RM3
Non-local Tourist ~ RM5
Location : Unfortunately, there are no buses plying the route to Tanjung Piai. However, visitors can hire a taxi at the Pontian Bus Station, with a fare of roughly RM15. For convenience, it is suggested that visitors may want to charter the taxi to and fro Tanjung Piai and Pontian. Call mdnor 0127127473 Changi airport and Senai airport transfer.
If driving via the North-South Highway, take the Simpang Renggam exit. Use the main route towards Pontian and proceed to Kukup. Upon arrival in Kukup, follow the signages towards Tanjung Piai.

5.Orchid Valley

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Orchid Valley is located at the foothills of Gunung Pulai, roughly 30 kilometres from Johor Bahru. With an area of 40 hectares, Orchid Valley is declared the largest tropical orchid plantation in the world. Here, there are more than 80 types of orchids, each uniquely beautiful and breath-taking.
Since opening in February 1996, Orchid Valley has gained in popularity amongst orchid-loving tourists especially orchid enthusiasts from Singapore. What is even more fascinating is the fact that tourists or visitors can choose and buy their chosen orchids at a reasonable price, besides enjoying the refreshing air and scenic orchid plantation view.
The Orchid Valley does not only contain orchids plantations, but also an education corridor, tourist centres and research laboratories. Other facilities include restaurants, children playgrounds and areas to view the scenic plantation.
Operation Time Open daily : 8.30 am ~ 5.30 pm
If from Johor Bahru, take the main road to Pontian. Take the turning to Gunung Pulai, and the Orchid Valley will be roughly 9 miles from the main road.

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Johor News 9 Of December

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Police Identify Two Remaining Victims Who Perished In Express Bus Tragedy

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 9 -- Police have identified the remaining two victims who perished during an accident involving a Super Nice Grassland Express bus at KM146.5 of the North-South Expressway near Tangkak at 2am yesterday.Muar Police Chief ASP Mohammad Nasir Ramli when contacted said the two remaining victims (both men) who were among 10 who died in the accident, were Choo Soo Heong, 46, from Sitiawan and Leong Kok Wai, 30, from Teluk Intan, Perak.He said the remains of both Choo and Leong was claimed by their family members today while family members had claimed the remains of eight others who also died during the tragic accident.Among the 10 who perished during the incident when the bus that was on its way to Singapore from Pantai Remis, Perak, skidded and rolled several times before landing on its side in a ditch, included two children - Chan Jia Yit, 9 and Ng Siew Woon, 12 (both girls).The remaining six victims included four women, Ng Ah Hua, 40, Ho Lee Lee, 42, Foo Pei Sin, 21, Khor Mooi Hui, 49, and two men, Fuh Mooi Lang, 57 and Ho Chung Shing, 26.Apart from the 10 who died at the spot and Sultanah Fatimah Specialist Hospital in Muar, 18 others were injured while police have detained the driver and his assistant to assist in investigations following the accident.

Eight Victims Of Bus Accident Identified

MUAR, Dec 8 -- Police have identified the identity of eight of the 10 passengers of the Super Nice Grassland express bus who died when the bus overturned at Kilometre 146.5 of the North-South Expressway between Tangkak and Pagoh, near here at 2am today.Those who had been identified were four women, Foo Pei Sin, 21, Khor Mooi Hui, 49, Ng Ah Hua, 40, and Ho Lee Lee, 42, two girls, Chan Jia Yit, 9, and Ng Siew Woon, 12, and two men Fuh Mooi Lang, 57, and Ho Chung Shing, 26.Ho was a Hong Kong national who had a Singapore permanent resident status."The bodies of Foo and Khor were claimed by their respective families from Johor Baharu while the bodies of Fuh and Chan from Sitiawan, Perak have yet to be claimed by their families," Muar Police Chief ACP Mohammad Nasir Ramli told reporters here.The identity of the remaining two bodies, both men, had yet to be identified, he said.Mohammad Nasir said seven of the victims died on the spot while the other three died at the Sultanah Fatimah Specialist Hospital, here.Fourteen victims, aged between 11 and 40, are being treated at the same hospital.They comprise seven men, including the 38-year-old first driver, and second driver, 26, four women, two girls and a boy."We will detain the (first) driver who sustained head injury, and the second driver, who suffered body pain, to assist in the investigation after they are discharged from hospital," he said.Four other victims were treated as outpatients.Mohammad Nasir said the bus had left Pantai Remis, Perak at 7pm yesterday, heading for Singapore.The first driver, S. Segaran, who was met at the hospital, said the incident occurred very quickly."I don't remember anything except that I suddenly felt the steering wheel was heavy," he said.

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Noraniza to stage concert in Johor

JOHOR BAHRU: Singer Noraniza Idris is staging her first ethnic theme performance in her home state here on Dec 13.
The concert will feature the Johor Malay heritage and its changing traditions using a number of songs and dances choreographed specially for the event.
Expressing her delight to stage a concert for her fans in Johor and Singapore, Noraniza said her performance would include traditional and fusion elements.
“It is important to attract the younger generation to appreciate our heritage and to do so, we have to enter into their world,” she said adding that the concert would also feature zapin and kuda kepang.
Persada Johor hotel manager Roslan Ab Rahman said the concert was the highlight of the “Persada Warisan Seni” event that aimed at attracting 30,000 visitors including Singapo- reans during the three-day event from Dec 12 to 14.
“The event will showcase batik painting demonstrations, traditional dances, an exhibition on local artists’ collection, cooking demonstrations, handicraft, traditional costumes and authentic cuisine,” he told reporters at the Persada International Convention Centre here.
Besides Noraniza’s show, Yayasan Warisan Johor would also be staging a performance featuring four singers, 30 dancers and 15 musicians.
Tickets for the show are priced at RM150, RM200 and RM250 while entrance is free for the exhibition. Call 07-219 8888 for more information.

Shahrir: Govt not benefitting

JOHOR BAHRU: Although the Government may gain about RM300mil in revenue from petrol sales last month, some of the monies had to be spent on subsidies for diesel and liquid petroleum gas (LPG).
Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Shahrir Samad said; “You forget that the Government provided subsidies for 10 months, but the moment it gets revenue for one month, whatever we have done in the past 10 months is questioned and not appreciated. That is not fair.”
He was commenting on a report that the Government was enjoying windfall revenue of RM16mil per day from petrol sales due to a fall in global crude oil prices.
Shahrir refuted that figure, saying that such an assumption was based on crude oil priced at the current rate of US$44 (RM160.60) per barrel.
“That is the price today, but that is not the average price. When you calculate, you must use the previous average price, which was about US$58 (RM211.70) per barrel,” he said.
Shahrir also said that it was obvious to most people that it would take about two weeks for the oil to be delivered to refineries.
“Our pricing for petrol is based on the previous average price, so you can’t base it on the price today or future prices,” he said after launching a price reduction campaign at the UO Superstore in Plaza Angsana here yesterday.
Shahrir also pointed out that it was not unusual for governments to collect revenue from petrol sales such as was done in Singapore, Australia and Britain.
He said the last time the Malaysian Govern- ment had revenue from retail sales of petrol was in February 2002.
On how the Government plans to spend the revenue, Shahrir said the money would go into consolidated funds and various trust accounts as in the past.
Meanwhile, Shahrir said the Cabinet would be meeting soon to discuss a possible reduction in the price of diesel.
However, he said, the move had to be seriously considered first as when diesel was reduced to RM1 per litre, it resulted in enforcement difficulties.
“There have already been requests from certain ministries, like the Agriculture Ministry, for the price of diesel to be reviewed,” he said.
Shahrir urged the people not to jump to the conclusion that the price of diesel would definitely be reduced.

Today Johor News

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Quarry Activities, Silica Sand Dredging In Johor Follow Rules

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 5 -- Silica sand dredging and quarry operations in Pengerang reported by a newspaper yesterday comply with the stipulated procedure and regulations, the Johor Land and Mineral Office said today.Its director, Obet Tawil, said in a statement that sand dredging activities in Punggai, Pengerang, only involved silica and did not involve river sand and inland sand could not be exported."The extraction sample had been sent to a laboratory and the Mineral and Geoscience Department has confirmed it was silica sand. Therefore, it is allowed for export purposes besides for use domestically," he said.He said silica sand dredging in the area was carried out for the third time since the 1960s and 1980s and the activities had obtained the Environmental Impact Report approval.Obet said the three time silica extraction proved it did not affect the land and its surroundings.He said the Department of Environment, Kota Tinggi Land and Mineral Office and Pengerang Land District Office constantly monitored the activities.On quarry operations in Teluk Ramunia, Pengerang, he said it involved five plots belonging to Perisind Holding, a subsidiary of Johor Islamic Corporation.Two of the plots, he said, were used as processing factory sites while the other three, of which only two were in operations, were used for stone extraction."The lease tenure is 21 years ending 2023," said Obet.He said works using explosives at the quarries were not carried out every day and this year, only 25 explosions were set at the two quarries in the first 10 months.Obet said stones extracted from the quarry operations were allowed for exports if it did not exceed 9 inches in diameter as spelt out by the rules."This means all quarry operations and silica sand dredging are in compliance with all stipulated procedures and regulations," he said.He said the quarry area was for formerly a bauxite mine ran by Promet Fabrication Sdn Bhd until September 2000.Three big craters reported in the area, he said, were formed when it was used as a bauxite mine, and the quarry operations thereafter had nothing to do with them.He said there was no level covering requirement in the mining and quarry works."However, the Land and Mineral Office will summon the operator to cover the area after it is no longer in production," he said.

P1 Wimax in Johor Bahru Now

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Johorean, Are you ready ?
Lets experience the latest and fast
internet connection.



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