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

2001 - 2005: THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA

Long-lasting memories of working with the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, from 2001 to 2005.

GENTING VIEW RESORT

GENTING HIGHLAND, PAHANG

18 FEBRUARY 2001

On 18 February 2001 I attended a meeting at Genting View Resort located in Genting Highland, Pahang.

The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Genting View Resort is 43 minutes and the travel distance is 40.9 km.

Genting Highland is a hill station located on the peak of Mount Ulu Kali in the Titiwangsa Mountains, central Peninsular Malaysia. 

Genting Highland was established in 1965 by the late Malaysian businessman Lim Goh Tong. 

Surrounded by lush green rainforest, Genting View Resort is strategically placed on the midland of Genting Highlands. 

Located above at a 900m altitude high on the West Malaysia's Main Range, the resort offers a lovely cool mountain breeze with fresh air in abundance featuring a tranquil environment for  serene stay. 

The swimming pool area and a children's playground with a tree-house slide, set against the backdrop of the hilly, forested landscape and the resort buildings.

IEM 42ND ANNUAL DINNER

MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL

KLCC, KUALA LUMPUR

21 APRIL 2001

The 42nd Annual Dinner of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia was held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Kuala Lumpur City Centre on 12 April 2001.

The Guest of Honour present at this Dinner was Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, then Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia.

The multi-award winning Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur lies adjacent to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, within easy reach of all that the city has to offer. Opened in October 1998, is a prestigious 5-star hotel that offers a luxury amenities including a refreshing pool with stunning views, steam room, and complimentary wireless internet access in the comfortable, air-conditioned rooms. 

Deputy Prime Minister, Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi with IEM President, Dr. Gue See Sew. 

43rd IEM Annual Dinner

Istana Hotel

Jalan Raja Chulan

Bukit Bintang, K.Lumpur

20 April 2002

The 43rd Annual Dinner of The Institution of Engineers Malaysia was held at the Istana Hotel on Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.

The Istana Hotel situated in the city's pretigious Golden Triangle, began operation in 1992. It featured 500 rooms, located at 73, Jalan Raja Chulan, close to key city landmarks like the KL Tower and a few minutes from major shopping malls.

Unfortunately, the Istana Hotel ceased operations permanently on 1 September 2021, after 30 years in business.It was one of the hotels that closed due to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was later acquired by Tradewinds Corporation Berhad and is currently being transformed Waldorf Astoria in Malaysia open aroung 2024. 

ISO TRAINING

THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA

AWANA GOLF & COUNTRY RESORT

GENTING HIGHLAND, PAHANG

25-27 MAY 2002

Awana Golf & Country Resort is a hotel in Bentong, Pahang. Awana Golf & Country Resort is situated within Gohtong Jaya, nearby to the shopping centre Genting Highlands Premium Outlets, as well as near the bus station Awana Sky Central.

The Awana Golf and Country Resort is now known as Resort World Awana and has evolve into a nature-inspired resort destination within the Genting Highlands complex. It is currently rated 4 out of 5 stars. 

ISO Training course organized by The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), held at the Awana Golf & Country Resort (now Resorts World Awana) from May 25-27, 2002.

The training was most likely focused on the then-current version of the ISO 9000 series of standards, particularly ISO 9001, which deals with Quality Management Systems (QMS).

ISO standards are a set of international criteria for quality, safety, efficiency, and other management systems, and training is essential for implementation and certification. 

45th IEM Annual Dinner

Palace of The Golden Horses

Seri Kembangan, Selangor

17 APril 2004

The 45th Annual Dinner of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia was held at the Palace of The Golden Horses in Seri Kembangan, Selangor on 17 April 2004.

The Guest of Honour present at this Dinner was Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, then Prime Minister of Malaysia.

The Hotel was tagged as "Asia's Most Extraordinary Hotel", is a world-class, award-winning, luxury hotel located within the iconic MINES Wellness City, a 15 minutes away from the heart of Kuala Lumpur city and 35 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). 

The hotel offers unrivalled conference space with a total of 15 meeting rooms, a theatrette and two ballrooms. 

The Arrival of Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammad being ushered along a red carpet by the IEM President, Ir.Prof. Abang Abdullah Abang Ali.

46th IEM Annual Dinner

Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre

Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya

Selangor

16 April 2005

The 46th Annual Dinner of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia was held at the Sunway Pyramid Convention in Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Selangor on 16 April 2005.

The dinner was graced with presence of the Guest of Honour, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Y.B. Dato'Sri Ir. Dr. Jamaluddin bin Dato' Jarjis. 

The distinctive architecture of the Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall complex, including the large Lion Head entrance and the adjacent hotel tower. 

Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, specifically the large surf beach pool and surrounding structures. 

Since it first opened its door in 1997, Sunway Pyramid, Malaysia's first themed shopping and entertainment mall has undergone a magnificent transformation to herald a new shopping kingdom. 

The Sunway Convention Centre is now known as the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre. It remains a key venue for convention, exhibitions and major events in the Sunway Complex in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 

Y.B. Dato'Sri Ir. Dr. ZJamaluddin bin Dato' Jarjis elevated the proceedings with an impassioned speech regarding the industrialisation of the nation and the key roles that engineers played in that endeavour. 

Other IEM events in 2005

Mechanical Engineering Technical Division (METD) of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) Seminar and Networking was held at Finnegan Irish Restaurant in 2005 and 2006, the caption places at Jalan Bukit Bintang, K.L. 

OTHERS RELATED:

1. 2001 - VISIT TO CHINA : BEIJING, TIANMEN AND CHENGDE
2. 2002 - SONGKHLA & HATYAI
3. 2003 - VISIT TO CHINA > SUZHOU, HANGZHOU & SHANGHAI
4. 2005 - SOUTH KOREA

Hj Zulheimy Bin Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

6 December 2024 : 8.27 p.m