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.

Bored And Overwhelmed

Woke up and saw some comments and feedback regarding the new Society Page in Johor Streets. People loved it! I'm glad. 

Yesterday was World Animal Day and this cute three-month-old Chow Chow was getting its ears checked and cleaned, courtesy of Global Pets Sdn Bhd.

The owner told me he bought the Chow Chow at RM3,800.

One can also adopt a stray at the event. Give these puppies a decent home and the love that they deserve. 

Today is Hari Raya Haji, a holy festival of sacrifice. Wishing the Muslim community "Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha". 

A prayer for the slaughtered offered as sacrifice. May they have peace and bliss in the hereafter.

Iskandar Malaysia Social Hero Awards

(From left) Tun Jeanne Abdullah, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Datin Seri Rosni Omar. Pix by Norbaiti Phaharoradzi

http://www.nst.com.my/node/39559

By Norbaiti Phaharoradzi

JOHOR BARU: Those who had given their time and energy to make the community a better place were feted at the inaugural Iskandar Malaysia Social Hero Awards (IMSHA).

Twenty-two awards were presented to non-government organisations and individuals at Le Grandeur Palm Resort, here, recently.

Former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who is the patron of IMSHA, graced the event accompanied by his wife, Tun Jeanne Abdullah.

Also present were Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Iskandar Regional Development Authority chief executive officer Datuk Ismail Ibrahim.

Ismail, in his speech, said Iskandar Malaysia’s premier community awards were held to recognise and honour the unsung heroes.

“I take this opportunity to thank these heroes for their noble contributions to the community.

“It is hoped that these awards will inspire others to become socially conscious and active,” he said.

The main event sponsors are Medini Iskandar Malaysia Bhd, Iskandar Investment Bhd and UM Land Bhd subsidiary Dynasty View Sdn Bhd. 

Housing Needs

by Chuah Bee Kim

source NST online

And also in the Johor Streets today

Pix by Norbaiti Phaharoradzi

JOHOR BARU: Some 22 families from Kampung Sungai Danga and 127 families from Kampung Bakar Batu who are due to be evicted from their homes are looking to have their housing woes resolved.

Kampung Sungai Danga village head Surip Abdullah, 35, said residents had approached him for assistance in seeking alternative housing and to get compensation for the relocation.

On Sept 15, the residents received letters from a private developer, which stated that it wanted the land back and they should move out by the end of the month.

Surip said the District Land Office confirmed that the residents were squatting on private land.

“The problem is that some of the squatters have been living there for 60 years.”

Surip said the matter had been raised with the state.

“We are waiting for a reply from the authorities.

“The menteri besar can only help if the residents are squatting on government-owned land,” Surip said.

“But the state government could help them through other means.”

“The residents are appealing that we find them temporary homes and help them buy low-cost houses before they have to move out.”

“The government has housing schemes for the poor. We need to find out which scheme is applicable to the villagers,” he added.

Surip, who is believed to be the youngest village head here (a village head has to be between 35 and 65 years old to be sworn in) said the residents’ eviction was the biggest challenge he has had to face.

“Kampung Sungai Danga is a large area and includes residential areas such as Taman Bukit Indah, Taman Perling, as well as villages such as Kampung Tuah Jaya, Kampung Sungai Pinang, Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Temon and Kampung Orang Asli Bakar Batu.”

“Dengue is also an issue. However, there were no reports of dengue in the rural areas. In Taman Bukit Indah there are five cases,” he said.

Inaugural Imsha

Congratulations!

(2nd from left) Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Irda chief executive officer Datuk Ismail Ibrahim at the inaugural Iskandar Malaysia Social Hero Awards ceremony. Pic by Norbaiti Phaharoradzi

to the 22 NGOs and individuals 

In the Johor Streets today

THE Johor Area Rehabilitation Organisation (Jaro) has received the Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Iskandar Malaysia Ultimate Social Hero Award.

JARO committee member Datin Patricia Lim received the award from former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi at the inaugural Iskandar Malaysia Social Hero Awards (Imsha) ceremony.

Abdullah, who is the patron of Imsha, said the nation was full of unsung heroes.

“When I launched the South Johor Economic Region (now known as Iskandar Malaysia) in November 2006, I had envisioned that it would grow economically with community involvement,” he said.

“Eight years down the road, Iskandar Malaysia is a global economic player that has made the well-being of the local community a priority.”

He said Imsha had brought the government and the private sector together in a move which involved the community in a sharing of minds and responsibilities.

“Development should not rest only on the shoulders of the leaders but everyone,” Abdullah said, adding that there was much to learn from the community.

He called for friendship among all Malaysians, and for the need to set aside their differences and come together with the same objective of community and nation-building.

Also present at the event at Le Grandeur Palm Resort, here, were Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Iskandar Regional Development Authority chief
 executive Datuk Ismail Ibrahim.

The objective of the inaugural event is to recognise and honour heroes in the local community.

Twenty-two non-governmental organisations and individuals were also honoured for their contributions to the economy.

The NGOs were Jaro, Johor Society For The Performing Arts (JSPA), Homeless and Orphan Pets Exist (Hope), Mercy Malaysia, Grace Covenant Community Care, Save Our Seahorses, Johor Cerebral Palsy Association, Kechara Soup Kitchen Society, Taman Molek Resident Association, Dynasty View Sdn Bhd and Johor Baru Happy and Joyous Club

The individuals were Suzie Yap of JSPA, Joseph Chia of Companion Animal Rescue Effort Society, Yong Yun Pin of Persatuan Xing Jun, Ellen Chandra of Education Advancement, Serina Rahman of Kelab Alami, Harjeet Sandhu of Alzheimers Support Group, Leekha Nandy of Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Dr T. Sivakumar, Woo Soo Pheng, Zack Joho and Ahmad Muhi Johari.

About 170 nominations were received.

As the top prize winner, Jaro will get to send a representative to Frost & Sullivan for training to run a social enterprise. The other winners are entitled to use the Imsha award for marketing and promotional purposes.

The main sponsors of Imsha are Medini Iskandar Malaysia Bhd, Iskandar Investment Bhd and Dynasty View Bhd of UM Land Bhd.