HOTEL MEMORIES (JOHOR)

2012 : CHECK IN HOTEL, JOHOR BHARU

Located at 33, Jalan Harmonium 33/1, Taman Desa Tebrau, Johor Bahru, is a budget 1-star friendly hotel. Located within a walking distance to AEON Tebrau City and the Toppen Shopping Centre. The Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park is also just a short drive away. 

I stayed at this hotel while coordinating the Health Checkup Campaign at AEON Tebrau City Johor Bahru from 21-26 February 2012.

2012: CHINATOWN HOTEL, KLUANG, JOHOR

Located at Jalan Lambak, Kampung Masjid Lama, Kluang, Johor. Situated 0.65 km from central Kluang and is near local amenities including a 7-eleben store next door. 

My colleagues and I stayed at this hotel during a health program at SJK (Chinese) Chong Hwa II, Kluang on 9 June 2012.

2013: EXTREME BOUTIQUE HOTEL, KLUANG, JOHOR

This Hotel located at 2, Jalan Intan 1/1, Taman Kluang Jaya, Kluang, Johor was originally built in 1993. Among the hotel facilities is free Wi-Fimfree-parking, 24-hour front desk etc.Among nearby attraction are Gunung Lambak, a popular hiking site, Zenxin Organic Park,Taman Tasik MP Kluang and Kluang Mall.Not to forget the famous Kluang Rail Coffee, a historic coffee shop located at the train station, famous for its traditional Hainanese coffee and charcoal-grilled toast. 

My colleagues and I stayed at this hotel during the Kluang Heart Week 2013 program which was held at Kluang Mall from 8 to 10 November 2013.

2013: HOTEL CIQ, JOHOR BAHRU

During the Health Screening program at Sultan Abu Bakar College Johor Bahru from 16-17 April 2013, my team and I stayed at CIQ Hotel located at No. 54, Jalan Lumba Kuda, Tanjung Puteri, Johor Bahru which is approximately 5.7 km from Sultan Abu Bakar College.

However to this day (December 2025) the Hotel in Jalan Lumba Kuda, is no longer in business. The CIQ Hotel maintained 2 other branch at Jalan Trus and Jalan Wong Ah Fook in Johor Bahru. 

2013: PPT MUAR HOTEL

During the program at MARA Junior Science College, Muar, Johor, (MRSM Muar) on 22 October 2013, my team and I stayed at the PPT Muar Hotel located at No.41-3, Jalan Bakri, Taman Orkid, Muar, Johor.

The Hotel was opened in January 2013,offers both standar hotel rooms and unique rooms converted from shipping container. It had already celebrated its 10th anniversary in 19 January 2023. 

2013: PRINCETON HOTEL, BUKIT INDAH, JOHOR BAHRU

During the Johor Heart Week Program 2013 held at AEON Bukit Indah, Johor Bahru from 7-9 June 2013, my colleagues and I stayed at the Princeton Hotel located at No. 47, Jalan 15/2, in Bukit Indah, Johor, Bahru, Johor.

The Hotel which is now (in 2025) known as Hotel Zamburger Bukit Indah, is situated near the AEON Mall Bukit Indah and Lotus Hypermarket (previously TESCO), making it a convenient location for shopping and dining. 

2013: T.S. HOTEL, TAMAN RINTING, MASAI, JOHOR

Memories of staying at T.S.Hotel located in Taman Rinting, Masai, Johor during our Yayasan Jantung Malaysia Health program at the Taman Rinting JKKK Hall on 14 April 2013.

This budget hotel is still operation as of December 2025. Local attraction nearby the hotel include the Jalan Beringin Recreation Park, Mydin Mall is located nearby plus the Pasar Borneo Johor, a local flea and street market. 

2014: B.P HOTEL, BATU PAHAT, JOHOR

On 24.9.2014, Hj Salehuddin Malik, the Program Manager and I attended a meeting at the Kolej Poly-Tech MARA in Batu Pahat, Johor. KPTM Batu Pahat is located at the Tabung Haji Building on Jalan Timah Sari, Batu Pahat. 

We stayed at BP Hotel (also known as Batu Pahat Hotel), located at Jalan Jenang, Kampung Pegawai, Batu Pahat, Johor. The Hotel is very close to the Bus Station, with restaurants all around. 

2014: MEGA 68 HOTEL, KLUANG, JOHOR

My colleague and I stayed at Mega 68 Hotel in Kluang, Johor during the Health Screening program held at SJK (Cina) Kahang, Johor. Located approximately 36.6 km from our hotel.

The hotel is located at Taman Perniagaan Tasik at Kluang, Johor. The location offered easy access to nearby attractions like the Kluang Coffee Powder Factory and Ampang Superbowl Kluang Mall. 

However, Hotel Mega 68 is now operating as the Melody Inn Hotel. 

2014: HOTEL PONTIAN, PONTIAN, JOHOR

My colleagues from the Malaysian Heart Foundation and I stayed at the Pontian Hotel located in the Pusat Perdagangan Pontian during the Community Level Health Screening Programme held at SJK (Chinese) Cheow Min in Pontian, Johor on 6 September 2014. 

The hotel nearby the Giant Supermarket, various restaurants and within walking distance of the Pontian New Express Bus Station and the Rocky Beach.The seafront was just a short walk away and considered conveniently due the nearby amenities like fast food outlets and local eateriws. 

2016: ROOMS BOUTIQUE HOTEL, TAMAN JOHOR JAYA, JOHOR BAHRU

My colleagues and I from the Malaysian Heart Foundation stayed at Rooms Boutique Hotel, located in Taman Johor Jaya, Johor Bahru during the Community Level Health Screening Program held in Taman Plentong Utama, Johor on 15 October 2016.

This hotel opened its doors in 2011, a budget-friendly hotel with a unique, colorful decor and affordable prices. 

The Hotel, now referred to as Hotel O Rooms Boutique Hotel on booking sites, remains open and accepts reservations. 

2016 & 2018: HOTEL VISTARIA, TAMAN MOUNT AUSTIN,JOHOR BAHRU

The Health Screening Program at Sunway College Johor Bahru on 20 April 2016 and 11 March 2018.

Sunway College Johor Bahru is located behind the hotel we stayed at in Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru.

The Vistaria Hotel, located at No. 1 & 3, Jalan Austin Heights 3, Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru, is situated in an entertainment neighborhood, with various amenities like restaurants, cafes and convenient stores within walking distance. It location offers easy access to major locations such as Sunway College JB and AEON Mall Tebrau City. 

VISTARIA HOTEL IN 2016

VISTARIA HOTEL IN 2018

2017 : ERICA HOTEL, TANJUNG PUTERI, JOHOR BAHRU

It is a 3-star hotel located in the Tanjung Puteri neighborhood of Johor Bahru,and is still operating today (2025). 

I stayed at this hotel together with my two sisters on our way to Singapore to visit our uncle who is not very healthy and elderly. He stayed at Clementi Avenue in Singapore. 

This hotel is approximately 3 km away from JB City Square, the Komtar JBCC mall and the JB Sentral Train Station. 

2017: PRINCE 33 HOTEL, JOHOR BAHRU

In 2017, for the Health Screening Program at Sunway College JB, this time I changed my mind and stayed at Prince 33 Hotel not far from Vistaria Hotel which we always rent for every program at Sunway College JB.

This hotel located at Jalan Austin Heights 8/2, Taman Mount Austin, adjacent to and Old Town Grand Restaurant. 

2017 & 2018: LAVENDER INN, PERMAS JAYA, JOHOR

The hotel where my colleagues and I stayed during the Heart Week program held at AEON Mall Permas Jaya in 2017 & 2018.

This hotel open in 2009, was in a strategic location, within walking distance to the AEON Mall Permas Jaya and surrounded by various eateries and shops. 

2017: LAVENDER INN PERMAS JAYA

2018: LAVENDER INN, PERMAS JAYA

That's a snippet of my memories of staying at hotels around Johor, bitter sweet memories throughout my journey to the southern of Malaysia. 

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

Lembah Keramat, KL

15 December 2025: 12.10 a.m

JOHOR 2014 : BATU PAHAT & KAHANG

BATU PAHAT, JOHOR

Batu Pahat also sometimes knows as Bandar Penggaram or by its initials BP, lies south-east of Muar, south-west of Kluang, north-west of Pontian and south of Segamat. The nama Batu Pahat means "chiselled rock" in Malay. 

Batu Pahat is also the hometown of my late brother-in-law and I went there for my sister's wedding.

On 24.9.2014, I attended a meeting at the MARA Poly-Tech College in Batu Pahat, Johor. The Batu Pahat KPTM was located in the Tabung Haji Building on Jalan Timah Sari, Batu Pahat.

The distance from Kuala Lumpur to Batu Pahat is 245 km and it takes 2 hrs 45 mins drive. 

Kolej Poly-Tech MARA Batu Pahat located at Tabung Haji Building at Jalan Gading Emas 4, Taman Gading Emas, Sri Gading, Batu Pahat, Johor. 

KPTM Batu Pahat is one of the KPTM branch colleges in the south of the country. An educational institution under the auspices of MARA.

Kolej Poly-Tech MARA (KPTM) formerly knows as Kolej Yayasan Pelajaran MARA (KYPM) was established as a private higher educational institution in September 2003. 

We stay at BP Hotel, Batu Pahat

KAHANG, JOHOR

Kahang is a mukim in Kluang District, Johor, particularly known s the final stop before heading to the Endau Rompin National Park and located along the Malaysia Federal Route. 

SJK (CINA) KAHANG

JOHOR

21 DECEMBER 2014

The Malaysian Heart Foundation held a Community Program at SJK (Cina) Kahang on 21 December 2014 in collaboration with The Lions Clubs of Kluang, Johor. A total of 109 students and teachers attended the health check-up that day.

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

14/12/2024: 10.45 p.m

JOHOR - PONTIAN, TANJUNG PIAI & SEDENAK

Pontian is a district located in southwest part of the state of Johor. It borders Batu Pahat and Kluang District to the north and Kulai and Johor Bahru districts to the east.

It is the home to Tanjung Piai, the southernmost point to the Malay Peninsula and mainland Eurasia as a whole.

In the evening, we will stroll along the beach, which is located not far from our hotel. Gazing at the vast sea that stretches out brings back memories of when I was a sailor. I can't believe that I once sailed this vast ocean. How I miss sailing back across the vast ocean.

I had the opportunity to set foot in Pontian during the Health Screening Program  held at SJK (Chinese) Cheow Min in Pontian, Johor on 6 September 2014. 

Our journey from Kuala Lumpur to Pontian, Johor, a distance of 314 km, took 3 hours and 43 minutes.

We went straight to our hotel, the Pontian Hotel, located on Jalan Delima, Pontian Trade Center.

The best and affordable hotel in Pontian District, the district where also known as "The Southern-Most Tip of Mainland Asia."

Sited at Pusat Perdagangan Pontian Kechil, a strategic location that offers an exhilarating view of the Straits of Malacca. Within walking distance from Pontian rocky beach, Pontian New Express Bus Station and shopping places. Hotel Pontian is the most preferred choice of hotel for travelers and businessman.

This is how the Pontian Hotel looks like on Google Maps taken in December 2020. It may no longer be in operation.

Go Red For Woman

SJK (Cina) Cheow Min

Pontian, Johor

6 September 2014

The "Go Red For Women" campaign this time was held at the Cheow Min SRK (Chinese) Hall in Pontian District, Johor. This time the campaign was in collaboration with the Johor National Unity and Integration Department with the help of nurses from Pontian Hospital.

Various events were held including Health Checkups, Aerobics, Coloring Contest for children, CPR Training and others.

A total of 92 nearby residents underwent a Health Screening Test conducted by the Malaysian Heart Foundation.

Opening and Launching Ceremony

Speech by PUan. Ainon Kuntom, Director of Go Red for Women, Malaysian Heart Foundation.

Speech by Mr. Rajali bin Hj Mudin, Director of JPNIN Johor

This campaign was officiated by Mr. Rajali bin Hj Mudin, Director of JPNIN Johor while YJM was represented by Mrs. Ainon Hj Kuntom, Director of Go Red for Women, Yayasan Jantung Malaysia.

Senamrobik

Test for Blood Pressure

Coloring Contest for Children

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

TANJUNG PIAI

KUKUP, JOHOR

Tanjung Piai is a famous tourist attraction in Malaysia. It is the southernmost land in the Asian continent (the tip of the Asian continent). Tg Piai is located in Mukim Kukup, Pontian district, Johor.

Tanjung Piai is named after a local grain tree known as 'Paku Piai', which is a type of grain plant that can live in salty areas.

SEDENAK, JOHOR

On our way back to Kuala Lumpur, we stopped to buy pineapples in Sedenak, Johor. It was a mukim in Kulai District of Johor, famous for its sweet pineapple fruit.

Sedenak new village was established in the year 1950. It is located in the district of Johor Bahru in the state of Johor. Sedenak’s area is just around 46.888 hectares and there are only 350 villagers. The town closest to this new village is Kulai which is 18km away from Sedenak. The villagers in Sedenak are mostly Chinese but there is also a small group of Malays and Indians. 

Don't miss Pontian which is renowned for its seafood and pineapple plantations. There are many other places worth your visit to Pontian. 

Hj Zulheimy Bin Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

26/11/2024 : 1.26 p.m