* K.J. Choi celebrates return to Asia with Johor Open victory Oct 26, 2009
AFP, JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA Monday, Oct 26, 2009, Page 20. South Koreas K.J. Choi celebrates after closing with a birdie on the 18th hole to win the Johor Open in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, yesterday ... South Koreas K.J. Choi holds the trophy for photographers after winning the Johor Open in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Pucay closes in, but Rai still leads by a stroke in Malaysia Oct 25, 2009
AFP, JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA Sunday, Oct 25, 2009, Page 20. Filipino Mars Pucay plays a shot from the fairway during the second round of the Iskandar Johor Open in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Golf: Red-hot Pucay mounts Malaysia challenge Oct 25, 2009
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* Indias Himmat Rai takes lead in rain-hit Malaysia Oct 24, 2009
AFP , JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA Saturday, Oct 24, 2009, Page 19. A handout picture taken and released by the Asian Tour on Thursday shows Taiwans Chang Tse-peng playing a shot on the opening day of the Iskandar Johor Open in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A successful sale Aug 27, 2009
The sale, which was held in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor Bahru, managed to attract RM7. 8mil worth of high performing opportunities (HIPOs), said MDeC industry development division vice-president, Saifol Bahri Mohd Shamlan. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Singapore faces a 'silver tsunami' Aug 27, 2009
In February, Health Minister Khaw drew flak when he suggested Singapore consider moving its elderly residents across the causeway to the neighboring Malaysian city of Johor Bahru. He estimated that for the cost of establishing a polyclinic in Singapore a 200-bed full service nursing home could be built in Johor Bahru ... "Of course many [family members] visit [their parents] daily, but quite a significant number visit only during the weekends. So what is the difference in putting them in Johor... (Asia Times Online)
Fine art photography to drive campaign for Accord Aug 1, 2009
Following the photography exhibition, roadshows have also been scheduled for selected locations in Johor Bahru and Penang. The photos will be compiled into a 52-page book and given away to the media and prospective customers. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Malaysia keeping Singapore abreast of Mas Selamat's interrogation May 23, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. " Singapore's Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, said: "They have been generous in sharing with us what they have discovered from the debrief of Mas Selamat Kastari, and we leave it in their hands. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Most-Wanted Singapore Terror Suspect Captured a Year After Escaping Police May 8, 2009
The Straits Times newspaper said he was captured April 1 in Johor Bahru, less than 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the Singapore detention center he escaped from in February last year. His escape sparked the biggest manhunt in Singapores history and prompted Interpol to issue a global security alert. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Booming business May 3, 2009
I had calls from as far as Johor Bahru and Singapore. Someone from Kuala Lumpur even asked me to open a shop there. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
GuocoLand keen to expand Thistle hotel chain Apr 17, 2009
The two five-star rated GuocoLand hotels undergoing the RM50mil refurbishment and rebranding exercise were the previously named Guoman PD and Hyatt Johor Bahru. They are now rebranded as Thistle Port Dickson Resort and Thistle Johor Bahru, the first time the Thistle brand was used outside of Britain ... The occupancy rate of Thistle Johor Bahru is expected to rise to 70% from 50% previously, while Thistle Port Dickson Resort is projected to see the occupancy rate double to 65% in their first... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Testimonies: How the downturn is hitting poor men and women Apr 2, 2009
Wed, 1 Apr 18:56:36 GMT. The views expressed are the author's alone. (AlertNet)
