Adrenaline Rush

Do not give this a miss if you like martial arts movies.

There is high octane action, gripping fight scenes and cameos by some of the biggest names in the Hong Kong action genre. I didn't recognise some of them till the closing credits were shown. 

Chinese star Wang Baoqiang was stellar in his portrayal of the fanatical villain who wants to be número uno in the martial arts world.

His opponents all put up a good fight, hats off to the choreographer.

Asia's reigning star Donnie Yen has done it again in his latest offering, Kungfu Jungle, a collaboration with Teddy Chen. This is a tour de force.

Chef Hats and Aprons

Pic by Dazar Suarman

JOHOR BARU: FIVE orphans under the care of the Amitabha Malaysia, Johor chapter, recently got a taste of what it was like to work in a hotel.

The children, two girls and three boys aged between 7 and 12, were the special guests of Renaissance Johor Baru, which had organised for them a baking session with hotel chef Mohd Haznor Nazmi.

Haznor, whose specialty is cakes and bread, especially pistachio pave cake, demonstrated to the children how to bake cupcakes.

After showing them how to mix the flour with the egg, he taught them how to do the icing and toppings.

Chef’s hats and aprons had been prepared for the children, who eagerly put them on with the help of hotel general manager Marc Cosyns.

Cosyns said the one-hour session was held to mark Marriott’s annual Global Customer Appreciation Week 2014 and as part of the hotel’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme.

“All of the hotel’s CSR activities are handled by our Spirit To Serve Committee and our staff readily volunteer their time whenever the committee comes up with proposals and ideas on how we can give back to the community,” he said.

Cosyns said the hotel was participating in a charity project organised by the Johor Arts Foundation today at Danga City Mall, here.

The Halloween Fund Raising Party and Movie Night is held to collect money to help 10-year-old Angela Har Yi Qi, who is suffering from acute lymphocytic leukemia.

Meanwhile, Amitabha Malaysia Johor project executive Chloe Chan, who was the chaperone, said baking was a novelty to the children who had only seen people cook with a wok and spatula.

Thanks to the hotel, Chan said, the girls have now set their minds on a career in the hospitality industry.

“Many children only think of becoming a doctor, teacher or lawyer when they grow up because they hear what the adults want.

“There are so many other careers, like being a chef, for instance, that children may not know about. The tour of the hotel kitchen has given these children an idea of what it is like to work in a hotel.

“As for the baking, I think the children enjoyed eating the cupcakes more than baking them,” she said.

by Chuah Bee Kim

source NST online

Blushing Red

So happy to see my old friend Norbaiti Phaharoradzi again. Well, my young friend, actually. 

I'm not much of a people person, but our new Event page is teaching me to socialize.

Have covered three social gatherings in the past four days. A little tired but it was kind of nice to meet so many new faces and see familiar ones again.

Gong Xi Fa Cai.

Tonight Strawberry Yam, another young friend, and I painted the town red. No, I made that up.

Strawberry was at the Gala Dinner held in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of Sunway College Johor Bahru.  

I'm truly happy to also see Ivan, Shirley, Anthony, Elaine at the same event.

But after my work is done, I just go home. 

My baby's waiting for me. I made this up too. I don't have a spitz.

Visual Treat

Pics courtesy of PSJ

Tang King Huat (4th from left) with members of the PSJ, (from left) Lek Kah Meng, Chua Feng Xun, Kee Jwee Hiong, Wong Siew Heong and Lee Keong Thit.

Venue:  Southern University College

Date: Nov 2 to Nov 9, 2014

Event: 100 Photographic Showcase

by Chuah Bee Kim

source NST online

JOHOR BARU: PHOTOGRAPHY enthusiasts should not miss the “100 Photographic Showcase” which will be held at the Southern University College (SUC) here from Sunday to Nov 9.

Photographic Society of Johor (PSJ) president Tang King Huat said 100 photographs will put up for sale at RM200 each, and the full amount will go to the SUC. The exhibition will be held at its Museum and Art Gallery.

“The exhibition will showcase our members’ work from as early as the 1960s to the present day,” Tang said.

“We hope that the exhibition will draw photography enthusiasts and that schools will organise visits to the exhibition, as it will help students learn more about the techniques of photography.

“A black and white photograph can bring more contrast to a shot as it is not distorted by colours. It is like listening to the music of a song minus the lyrics.

“Just enjoy the musical notes. That is what a black and white photograph evokes in some of us,” Tang said.

“The same photograph with colours stir a different mood and tells a different story,” he added.

Tang also said that the event was one of the highlights of PSJ’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

Tebrau Member of Parliament Khoo Soo Seang is expected to launch the event on Sunday at 11am.

There will also be a sharing session where three well-known photographers Foo Tee Jun, Teo Yong Kang and Wong Beow Leong, all from Singapore, will share their experiences as well as tips on how to get the winning shot in a photography contest.

PSJ has also prepared a set of postcards featuring all the photographs on exhibition, as a gift for guests during its opening on a whilst stocks last basis.

The exhibition will be held daily from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free. PSJ, which was formed in 1964, has more than 200 members today.

For enquiries, call the event organising chairman Wong Siew Heong at 012-763 9191.

Stronger Bilateral Ties

"Rotarians are perceived by some as Zionists, Freemasons or Rich Men's Club. We are a non-political, non-religious, non-racial organisation ... our mission is to make the world a better place. Let us be known as rich in our hearts."

- Andre Suharto

Andre Suharto (right) with S. J. Prakason and John Cheah

http://www.nst.com.my/node/47265

JOHOR BARU: Rotary District 3310 District Governor Andre Suharto recently paid a visit to the Rotary Club of Johor Baru Sentral (RCJBS).

It is among the 62 Rotary clubs under Rotary District 3310, covering Johor, Malacca, Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan and Singapore.

Suharto said he was pleased with RCJBS’ works since its inception in 2012.

On Monday, RCJBS saw the installation of its new president S. J. Prakason and the board of directors for 2014-2015. Four new members were also inducted to the organisation.

Later, Suharto announced that three new Rotary clubs will be established next year, two in Johor and the other in Singapore.

"I hope to see bilateral ties among the clubs under Rotary District 3310 get stronger and aspire for each club to come up with its own unique projects,” he said.

The event, which was held at the Tropical Inn Hotel Johor Baru, saw an attendance of 45 members. By Chuah Bee Kim

It's Not Safe

by Chuah Bee Kim

JOHOR BARU: LOW rentals has lured about 100 families and individuals into Block 4 of Taman Jaya flats in Skudai here, despite it being declared unsafe a decade ago.

In 2005, a support pillar of the four-storey block had cracked and became slightly tilted, which forced 300 residents to evacuate.

After the incident, the then Public Works and Housing Committee chairman Datuk Baderi Dasuki had urged the residents to move out voluntarily within a week for their own safety or face forceful eviction.

Based on preliminary findings, the Malaysian Public Works Institute (Ikram) had declared the structure unstable and a study on Block 4 was conducted.

Ikram reportedly found that the cracked column had failed, making it unable to take the load of the structure.

In 2011, the state government gave out compensations to the flat owners. But for fear of safety for their families, some had left for good after the incident.

Some left but came back and along the way, new tenants moved in, lured by the attractive low rentals for the units.

Streets visited the block of flats yesterday and found that people living there were unfazed by the hazardous conditions.

Sixty-year-old Sukarti Karsan was one of the tenants who lived there with her son. Sukarti said she was aware of the 2005 incident.

“My two sons take turns to take care of me. Sometimes I go and stay with him and sometimes I stay with my son here. I know it is not safe but we cannot find alternative accommodation.

“My son is renting the place for RM250. There is water and electricity. In some units, there are none and their rental is lower,” Sukarti said.

Another resident who only wanted to be known as Ani, who is living in the block across Sukarti, said her rental is RM300 per month.

“Residents in my block were not asked to evacuate as the land here did not sink.

“I think a lot of foreigners are renting the flats here, especially in that block, as the rent is lower than the other blocks,” she said.

It was reported that residents heard a loud bang and felt the floor moving in the 10.30pm incident.

The walls in some units started to crack and steel rods inside the support pillar could be seen.

The support pillar was said to have cracked due to soil movement below the almost 30-year-old building, which houses 64 units.

Central Johor Baru Municipal Council president Sallehuddin Hassan confirmed to Streets yesterday that the building is not fit for occupancy.

Sallehuddin said a sign was put up by MPJBT but it has since gone missing.

Short Getaway To Absolute Happiness

Dr Ang Yi Yiang, Jaymie Tan and Catherine Tan

By Chuah Bee Kim

source NST online

http://www.nst.com.my/node/46488

MERSING: Sixty-nine people attended the Monsoon Course 2014, a four-day-three-night motivation programme.

Held at the Felda Residence Tanjung Leman here, the event was themed "Absolute Happiness".

Event organising chairman Serene Wong said the annual event, in its fourth year, was also aimed at deepening the members' understanding and practice of the Buddhist faith.

"The event is a short getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life, as well as a chance to strengthen friendships and get motivated to live a positive life," she added.

Besides group discussions, there were also fun-filled games and an entertainment night where the participants got together to perform in groups.

The event was organised by the Johor chapter of Soka Gakkai Malaysia. 

Fully Recharged

In my Group there were
From left, top row: Victor Cheng, James Tan
From left, second row: Dr Ang Yi Yiang, Cheang Ai Nee, Catherine Tan, Jaymie Tan, me, Bonnie Siew, Vincent Siew, Dawson Yeang
From left, seated: Khor Pin Pin, Tay Gek Hoon, Tracey Wong, May Chan, Jazzilyn Tong, Chin Yoke Chee and Khaw Yen Kiat

We were given the challenge to cut a piece of A4 size paper so that it could encircle nine people.

I have a bindi or putu between my eyebrows because my group chose to perform an Indian dance, while the lady beside me, Cindy Sia, led her group in a hot Latin dance.

The Indian dance was easier as there was a lot of running around the stage.  Okay, I am exaggerating. There wasn't exactly a lot of running --- there were some hand and leg movements and body shaking --- but the steps were easier to execute than the sultry moves of Salsa dancing.  The little bit of running around incorporated into the routine already made it easier.  

It wasn't a talent quest or contest. It was all just for fun.

The room that I stayed in. 

Goodbye, Felda Residence Tanjung Leman. We created some wonderful memories and good energy here. 

Absolute Happiness

Updated

After a night of refreshing sleep, my mind has more clarity now. Have been sleeping very well in the past two nights. Such bliss.  Anyway, it just dawned on me that I need to clarify some things concerning what I wrote last night.

First of all, one can't be perturbed by good news. You can't help but feel elated if you learnt you've  won RM2 million or a brand new Ducati Multistrada 1200.  But after a while, the joy slips away like a fleeting rainbow.

And when I say "death is a new beginning ...", I don't want the disheartened to opt for the easy way out. Knowing that our present actions and thoughts determine our next destination, Buddhism teaches one to lead a good life now.

Come what may, take it in your stride.

Okay, time to reflect

Have a pleasant day, and be good!

Original Post

To be unperturbed by good news or bad news. To achieve absolute happiness. To go home a Buddha.

I can say YES to all these at the retreat but once I get back to the concrete jungle, I wonder if I'd even remember all of the above.

We can decide our next journey. What we did yesterday showed up today, and what we do today will determine our tomorrow. Death is not the end, but a new beginning. 

Only when there are problems are there opportunities for growth, and everything that happens to us is to lead us to our Buddhahood.  Everyone of us is a Buddha.

We have to center our life on something more profound than fleeting pleasures and romances. 

By the way, they serve six meals a day over here. I need to go on a diet as soon as I get home. At the same time I will also try to practise all that I have learnt here.

Just sharing a little of what I have learnt today.

Sleep well, everyone. Good night.

Stop Whining

Alluring sunrise at Felda Residence Tanjung Leman in Mersing. I thought I was going to Kota Tinggi.  

Forever blur ...

I have to stop complaining. Complaining is negativity and that keeps  one's good fortune at bay.

Pointing out a fault is okay, if the intent is good. But do not complain.

Petrol hike, toll hike, things too expensive .... complaining about it isn't going to change anything.

Spiritual Retreat

My dear Shella has packed some Winter dates, strawberries and grapes for me as I embark on a trip to Kota Tinggi, Johor, for a short getaway.

Thank you, sweet Shella.

Belka In Malaysia

JOHOR BARU: WANT to have a home or car that stands out from the crowd?

Par Macht Bhd, at 48, Jalan Mutiara Emas 5/9, Taman Mount Austin here is the production plant that offers such unique services.

Its director, Robin Kuok, said the factory is believed to be the first in Johor, and possibly the country, to offer these two new and novel services — interior wall coating material Belka, as well as spray chroming.

“There are only two types of chroming services in the local market — vacuum chroming and electroplating. Spray chroming is a new technology. We also do Belka coating, which was invented by an Iranian named Sazeh Gostar Sarayesh,” Kuok said.

“Belka is actually cotton wool mixed with gluten and mineral stones.

“Just like mixing dough, the Belka is then placed on the surface. It can be applied to wood, glass, metal, reinforced concrete and brick walls.”

Kuok said Belka is an alternative to paint and wallpaper, and costs about RM4 per sq ft.

“The material is flame-resistant, odour-free and insect-repellent due to its pH-neutral characteristics as insects are drawn to alkaline-based properties.

“However, it is not advisable to put Belka coating on the surface of washroom as it is not waterproof. A little water is fine, but not in a water-saturated environment.

“Belka coating also absorbs sounds, and having walls with Belka coating is like a house wearing a cotton shirt. Heat cannot penetrate the interior because of its thermal-insulation properties,” he said.

“As for spray chroming, we have acquired a water transfer printing machine where 3D-cubic printing can be achieved on irregular-shaped surfaces.

“Customers are opting for this new technology on their sports rim, air-cond covers, door frames and dashboards, among others, to express individuality,” he said.

“It costs about RM150 to get the designs on a car rim,” he added.

For details, call 07-300 6337 or go to www.facebook.com/BelkaInMalaysia.

- by Chuah Bee Kim

source NST online

West Side Friends

Sulaiman Yahya (left) with Ian Mak

Pulau Indah Ventures Sdn Bhd general manager Roslina Arbak (left) with Masnaida Samsudin Storey

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JOHOR BARU: The Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore recently organised a gathering called "Friends from the West Side of Johor".

The gathering of 30 people was held at the Marco Polo Kitchen, a new Italian family-themed restaurant in Taman Bukit Indah, here.

Present at the event were Singapore Consul-General Ian Mak, consuls Gavin Ang and Derek Pua, as well as attaché (Admin and Consular) Quek Soo Teck.

Also present was Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Middle-East, North Africa and Central Asia Directorate) country officer Lucas Lim.

The "West Side Friends" include the Iskandar Development Authority head of strategic communications Sulaiman Yahya, Compass Wool Processors Sdn Bhd business director Stefan Bernerius, EcoWorld Development Sdn Bhd deputy general manager Brendon Yeo and Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios marketing manager Masnaida Samsudin Storey. By Chuah Bee Kim

Some Streets readers love our new Your Event page, while some prefer the old Your Say.

Please check out the comments section of this link. 

http://ardentindulgence.blogspot.com/2014/10/bored-and-overwhelmed.html

Comments and feedback are welcomed and appreciated.

 

Beware Strong Winds

Shards of roof tiles rained on 12-year-old Siti Nuranisa Muhanapi, fully paralysed since she was a toddler, as a tree fell on the roof of her house in Kampung Sepakat Batu in Johor Baru at about 2.30pm yesterday.

Read the story here

http://www.nst.com.my/node/43851

Mishaps can happen anytime, anywhere.

Old And New

Was walking along Jalan Tan Hiok Née, a street named after the leader of Ngee Heng Kongsi of Johor, a Teochew secret society that existed from 1844 to 1916, when I saw two pretty artists doing sketches of the pre-war buildings there,

This shows that conservation of historical and cultural heritage adds allure to a cityscape, lending it a unique identity.

Also passed by the Ah Hua Kuay Teow soup stall in Restoran See Kee at Jalan Segget, nearby.  The charcoal stove caught my attention. Feels like you're in another era. 

In the bus as I was going home, I saw three commuters keep abreast of current affairs --- one on his tablet, while another commuter in front was reading the newspaper.

Another commuter on my left was also reading a local daily. Although It's not advisable to read in a moving vehicle, it's always nice to see people reading the news whether it's in the digital or conventional format.

Foster Unity

a NST exclusive by Adrian Lai

KUALA LUMPUR: A PROMINENT Chinese community leader has admitted that the existence of various school streams in the country has impeded efforts to create a united nation.

Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Hua Zong) secretary-general Prof Datuk Dr Chin Yew Sin, however, said despite the problem, the government should continue to find ways to foster unity among young Malaysians without changing the status quo.

“Racial polarisation exists, but the right to operate Chinese vernacular schools in Malaysia is enshrined in the Federal Constitution. It is part of the social contract signed by our forefathers and cannot be challenged,” he told the New Straits Times yesterday.

“If students in national and national-type schools do not interact (with each other) at all, they will grow up living in different worlds and this will create problems in the future.”

He was responding to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s speech at MCA’s Annual General Assembly on Sunday, in which Najib assured the public that Chinese education would continue to be safeguarded.

However, Najib said he hoped students in Chinese vernacular schools would learn and master Bahasa Malaysia.

“Bahasa Malaysia is not only the national language, but also serves as the medium of communication for all ethnic groups in Malaysia. It is a tool that can foster national unity,” said Chin.

He said although the legitimacy of Chinese vernacular schools was guaranteed under the social contract, the inability of students from the different types of schools to interact would cause disunity.

“Students in the different types of schools are moving in the same direction, but on parallel lines. As the Malay adage goes, tak kenal maka tak cinta (to know somebody is to love somebody). We must work around this problem by finding a way to intersect these lines and find common ground.”

Barisan Nasional Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin used a similar analogy to describe the problem of racial polarisation while speaking at MCA Youth’s 50th Annual General Meeting on Saturday.

Citing a fictitious example of Ahmad and Lim, who were both born in Malaysia but followed different language pathways, Khairy said Malaysia was facing a problem of too many “parallel lines”.

“Parallel lines will never meet. In Malaysia, we have too many of these. We need to find a solution to bend these parallel lines, so we can see interaction between youth.”

Chin said the solution was in the government’s efforts to help the various schools converge.
“In recent years, the government had initiated the Racial Integration and Malaysian Unity Programme (Rimup). The programme was designed to encourage the various schools to jointly hold events.

“These events, held in Bahasa Malaysia, range from sports activities and debates to discussion forums. However, Rimup events are few and far between because of insufficient funds.”

He said such a programme would not only help students from Chinese and Indian vernacular schools improve their Bahasa Malaysia, but also foster stronger bonds among the races.

“A similar programme is also outlined in the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025, and I hope the government will expend time and resources to make it a success.”

Chin said he was confident that all Chinese vernacular schools, Hua Zong and Dong Zong, or United Chinese School Committees Association of Malaysia, would support the initiative.

The debate on Chinese vernacular schools was sparked recently by Petaling Jaya Utara Umno deputy chief Mohamad Azli Mohemed Saad, who proposed that the status of such schools be discussed at the Umno General Assembly next month.

He had alleged that opposition parties were using the schools to create racial disharmony and sow hatred towards the government.

United Chinese School Teachers Association (Jiao Zong) chairman Ong Chiow Chuen said he was relieved to hear Najib’s assurance.

However, he said, there were still “voices” that would abuse the issue and call for the abolishment of vernacular schools.

“These people must face the consequences of the law. We cannot let them question our right to run Chinese vernacular schools. Action must be taken against such individuals.”

- source NST online

Chinese Schools

Yesterday, two Chinese community leaders shared with me their views on the Budget 2015 which had allocated RM56 billion to the Education Ministry for developing human capital.

Foon Yew High School's board of directors chairman Tong Sing Chuan said he was disappointed the government did not include independent schools in its budget allocation.
  "After graduation, we will do a follow-up on the students after they have sat for the Chinese education system's Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) examination.
  "In 2012, 97 per cent of them pursued further studies in universities or colleges that recognise the UEC.  

  "In 2013, nearly 100 per cent pursued further studies."
  "Last year, a total of 5,502 students applied for a place in Foon Yew High School in Johor Baru and in our other campus in Kulaijaya.  We had to turn away 3,902 students.
  "Beside UEC, we also encourage the students to sit for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) although we did not make it compulsory.
  "The 3,902 who were turned away either had to further their studies in international schools, schools in Singapore or national schools," Tong said, adding that independent schools should get some  allocation as they too are producing graduates for the workforce, who will contribute to nation building.

Johor Chinese School Association expressed gratitude for the RM50 million allocation for Chinese primary schools under Budget 2015, but said a bigger allocation was needed.
  Its chairman Wang Toon Jui said the allocation was not in proportion with the number of students studying in Chinese vernacular schools nation-wide, in tandem with the number of students in Tamil vernacular schools and national type schools.
  In Johor, there are about 110,000 students in Chinese vernacular schools.

 

See Ya

The eye bags and unkempt hair says it all. 

休息是为了走更长的路

Hope to see the world with new eyes in 2015.

Selamat Malam or is it Good Morning?

Nam Wah Kangkar Pulai Johor

The Tan Sri Mohamed Rahmat Complex in Tampoi was owned by former Information Minister the late Tan Sri Mohamed Rahmat. Pic by Dazar Suarman

JOHOR BARU: SPORTS and recreational enthusiasts will soon have a place they can visit if they want to learn taekwando, silat or lion dance.

Pulai member of parliament Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed plans to open the Tan Sri Mohamed Rahmat Complex in Tampoi for the public to learn traditional martial arts and lion dance said his special officer Goh Teck Kuan.

Nur Jazlan is the son of the late Umno veteran and former Information Minister Tan Sri Mohamed Rahmat, who owned the complex.

“We are in the process of looking for coaches.

“We not only want to have such classes, but we hope to get people of all races to sign up for lessons.

“We want the Chinese to learn the silat and the Indians to learn lion dance and so on.

“We feel that this would strengthen bonds in the community,” Goh said.

Goh said Nur Jazlan was supportive of sports and cultural activities and believed youths should have more opportunities to do so instead of idling their time away.

The plans for such classes to be held at the complex was timely as sports enthusiasts in the state had recently complained of a lack of venues to conduct activities.

Goh said this at a send-off ceremony for the Nam Wah Kangkar Pulai lion dance troupe, which will be representing Malaysia in Bali, Indonesia next week.

The ceremony was held at the SRJK (Cina) Pulai in Kangkar Pulai here on Sunday.

The troupe will compete in the third Asia Lion Dance Championship from Saturday to Oct 16.

The Nam Wah Kangkar Pulai troupe has more than 50 members, including non-Chinese.

However, only eight members of the troupe led by Datuk Ong Chi Kin would be going for the championship.

From left: Gan Tek Hing, Kew Yin Min and Lee Song Twee.

http://www.nst.com.my/node/40715

JOHOR BARU: A send-off ceremony was held on Sunday for the award-winning Nam Wah Kangkar Pulai lion dance troupe which flew to Bali to represent the country in the Third Asia Lion Dance Championship.

About 100 people, including Kangkar Pulai village head Lee Song Twee and former village head Kew Yin Min, turned up at SRJK (Cina) Pulai in Kangkar Pulai to show their support for the eight-member troupe.

The championship will take place from Saturday to Oct 16.

Troupe chairman Yong Yii Yaak said their biggest rival would be from China.

The inaugural championship was hosted in Johor Baru two years ago while last year's event took place in Jakarta, Indonesia.

On both occasions, the Nam Wah Kangkar Pulai lion dance troupe emerged in the top three spot. By Chuah Bee Kim

Symbol Of The Owl

Hear the hidden meaning of what others are not saying but is conveyed in their silence.  Trust your instincts about others. - symbol of the Owl

Baby Wendie is the star of the day. She is the sixth generation of owls born in Le Grandeur Palm Resort Johor. The little darling isn't able to fly yet so she's just waiting.

This is Wendie's family. As soon as they're able to fly they'll take flight. Some come back, some don't.  Mummy Mollie can be spotted nearby at times watching over Baby Wendie, and bringing her food.

Meanwhile, everyone wants to have a picture with Baby Wendie.

Look carefully. Wendie is in all the photos below.

This is Strawberry Yam, Le Grandeur's cute and bubbly Group MarComm executive. 

Mary and Baby Wendie.

Le Grandeur's MarComm manager S. Darshini, who loves to travel, and also has a travel blog http://wvtraveller.wordpress.com/

Have a good day, everyone.

Preserving Classic Cars

JOHOR BARU: A bevy of vintage beauties beckons as one walks into the workshop set up by S. Weerasinghe and his friends. 

Located in Jalan Datin Halimah here, the workshop does everything from repairing, servicing to welding.

Weerasinghe used to work in the United Kingdom as a truck mechanic for 45 years before returning to Malaysia.

Antiques: Among the Humber Sceptre and the 1965 MG BGT which were at the workshop was this 1923 MGTF (pictured above). The old dame will get a new lease of life once the original parts arrive from the UK.