HJ ZULHEIMY - DOWN MEMORY LANE: 1981 / 2012

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22 JULY 2024

JOHOR

Derived from the word "Jauhar" which means "precious stones", Johor truly lives up to its name as it is a treasure trove of exciting holiday opportunities. The Southernmost state of Peninsular Malaysia, Johor is widely known as the "Southern Gateway" to Malaysia. With a land area of 19,210 sq km, it is also the third largest state in the Peninsular after Pahang and Perak.

The only state in Malaysia with an unbroken coastline from the South China Sea to the Straits of Malacca, Johor is linked to Singapore via the Johor-Singapore causeway and the Second Link Expressway.

Refer:

Johor Tourism

JOHOR BAHRU

The State capital and one of the largest cities in Malaysia. Johor Bahru is about 330 km from Kuala Lumpur. Commonly referred to as JB, the city is a thriving hub of commerce, shopping and entertainment. It is also known for its rich collection of historical buildings and heritage Architecture. From Johor Bahru visitors can enjoy a wonderful view of the Straits of Johor and on clear days, even neighbouring Singapore.

My first experience with the city of Johor Bahru was in 1981 when I was assigned to a Royal Malaysian Navy Ship, KD Ganas, which was then based in Woodlands, Singapore.

First,I arrived at Johor Bahru Railway Station from Ipoh, Perak before being taken to Singapore by a Navy Truck that was already waiting. That was the first time I set foot in Johor Bahru.

The Rumah Pangsa Jalan Lumba Kuda, Johor Bahru also known as Flat Lumba Kuda, were the first flat to be built in the state of Johor, and was inaugurated by the late DYMM Sultan Ismail Ibni Almarhum Sultan Sir Ibrahim in 1965. These flats were located adjacent to the Johor Bahru Railway Station at the time.

In 2003, the Flat Lumba Kuda was demolished. Today, the area has been redeveloped, and the government has constructed the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex on the site, naming it the Sultan Iskandar Building.

Johor Bahru Railway Station, built in 1930, is the oldest Railway Station in Johor Bahru. It is historically correct to assume that the first railway in Malaya was built in Johor in 1869. During its early days, the railway was referred to as the wooden Railway of Keretapi Kayu Johor, as the rails were made from timber. It was also known as Keretapi Asap.

While Stationed in Woodlands, Singapore, Johor Bahru was indeed a city where my friends and I often hung out on weekends when we were not on duty.

After the Royal Malaysian Navy base moved to Lumut, Perak, and the closure of the base in Woodlands, Singapore, I rarely go to Johor Bahru unless my ship is moored there.

2012 : COMING BACK TO JB

20 FEBRUARY 2012

After almost 30 years of leaving Johor Bahru, I finally returned to JB on 20 February 2012, where my friends and I from the Yayasan Jantung Malaysia Awareness Team left for Johor Bahru for the Johor Heart Week Program at AEON Tebrau City, Johor Bahru from 21 to 26 February 2012.

The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Tebrau City Johor Bahru is 332 km and takes 3 hours 23 minutes. We stop at R&R Machap, Johor for Lunch.

R&R MACHAP, JOHOR

Throughout the program we stayed at the Check Inn Hotel in Taman Desa Tebrau, Johor Bahru, which is just 1.0 km from AEON Tebrau City.

JOHOR HEART WEEK 2012

AEON TEBRAU CITY

JOHOR BAHRU

21-26 FEBRUARY 2012

The Health Screening Program that was conducted at this complex from 21-26 February 2012. A total of 912 people underwent a health screening test, and 130 underwent an Electrocardiogram test during our 6 days here.

Among the tests carried out are the Blood Pressure Test, Cholesterol Test, Glucose Test, Body Mass Index, and Electrocardiogram (heart).

MAKTAB SULTAN ABU BAKAR

JOHOR BAHRU, JOHOR

16-17 APRIL 2013

The School Level Health Program for 2013 continues at Maktab Sultan Abu Bakar, located at Jalan Sungai Chat, Seri Gelam, Johor Bahru, Johor. A total of 275 students and teachers underwent the Health Screening test during the two-days program from 16 to 17 April 2013. This program was assisted by nurses from Puteri Specialist Hospital Johor Bahru.

Maktab Sultan Abu Bakar or English College JB (EC), the pride of Johor, is an old premier school in Malaysia. It is an all-boys school in Johor Bahru and has been awarded the status of Cluster School of Excellent by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia. EC is one of the ten oldest English Institutions in Malaysia and the oldest school in Johor Bahru.

Established on 21 March 1914 with 21 students selected from Bukit Zaharah School, the school was initially located close to the Sungai Chat Palace facing the Lido Beach in Johor Bahru.

Further readings:

Wikipedia - English College Johor Bahru

During the program at Maktab Sultan Abu Bakar Johor Bahru, my team and I stayed at CIQ Hotel located on Jalan Lumba Kuda, Tanjung Puteri, Johor Bahru which is located approximately 5.7 km from Maktab Sultan Abu Bakar.

AEON BUKIT INDAH SHOPPING CENTRE

BUKIT INDAH

JOHOR BAHRU, JOHOR

7-9 JUNE 2013

The Heart Week program for 2013 continues with this time being held at AEON Bukit Indah Shopping Centre, Johor Bahru from 7 June to 9 June 2013.

A total of 611 people underwent a Health Screening test throughout the 3 days of the program. This time the Malaysian Heart Foundation was also assisted by nurses from Puteri Specialist Hospital Johor Bahru and also from the Johor Bahru District Health Office.

Bukit Indah is a suburb in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru District, Johor. The town was launched in 1997 and won the Johor State Landscape Award 2001, The National Landscape Competition 2001 and the Best of the Best National Landscape Award 2005.

We stayed at Princeton Hotel at Jalan Indah 15/2, Bukit Indah, Johor Bahru throughout the program at AEON Mall Bukit Indah. The distance to AEON Mall Bukit Indah is only 500 meters.