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  • Mangsa Langgar Lari Di Johor Bahru: Isteri Mangsa Berbesar Hati Tengku Temenggong Johor Datang Ke Flat

    Mangsa Langgar Lari Di Johor Bahru: Isteri Mangsa Berbesar Hati Tengku Temenggong Johor Datang Ke Flat

    TERCEGAT seketika apabila Cik Rohaya Zainal Abidin menerima kunjungan istimewa daripada Tengku Temenggong Johor, Tunku Idris Iskandar, ke flat sewanya di Marine Terrace kelmarin.

    Balu kepada Allahyarham Zulkefli Haji Yusop, yang maut akibat nahas langgar lari di Pandan, Johor Bahru, Jun lalu itu sedang berehat dan menonton televisyen bersama keluarga apabila Tunku Idris melawatnya.

    Ibu empat anak berusia 44 tahun itu berkata:

    “Sebelum itu, saya dapat telefon daripada orang Johor mengatakan bahawa ada orang nak melawat.

    “Saya ingatkan orang awam.”

    Tunku Idris, yang melawatnya sekitar 1.30 petang, turut memberikan hadiah, hamper dan wang sumbangan kepadanya.

    Bahkan, Cik Rohaya juga mendapat kad Raya khas yang ditandatangani sendiri oleh Sultan Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.

    “Saya berasa sangat berbesar hati kerana saya tidak menyangka akan lawatan itu.

    “Rezeki saya dapat lihat Tunku secara dekat,” ujar beliau.

    Dalam pada itu, Polis Diraja Malaysia telah pun menahan pemandu yang dipercayai terlibat dalam nahas langgar lari tersebut.

    Pemandu kereta Proton Waja berwarna oren dipercayai terlibat dalam nahas itu di jalan susur keluar ke Pandan, Johor Bahru.

     

    Source: Berita Harian

  • Pendakwah Singapura Rasul Dahri Dipenjara Di JB, Mengajar Tanpa Tauliah

    Pendakwah Singapura Rasul Dahri Dipenjara Di JB, Mengajar Tanpa Tauliah

    PENDAKWAH bebas dari Singapura, Rasul Dahri, kini dipenjara di Johor Bahru setelah didapati bersalah mengajar tanpa tauliah di Johor Bahru baru-baru ini.

    Atas kesalahan itu juga, dia turut didenda RM5,000 ($1,690.)

    Jurucakap Jabatan Agama Islam Negeri Johor (Jainj) memberitahu Berita Harian bahawa Mahkamah Syariah Johor telah menjatuhkan hukuman penjara dan denda itu atas kegagalan Rasul Dahri mendapatkan tauliah dan menyebarkan fahaman yang bercanggah dengan Ahli Sunah Waljamaah.

    Menurut Jainj, setiap pendakwah yang ingin mengajar agama sama ada dari Singapura atau Malaysia sendiri mesti mendapatkan sijil pentauliahan dan patuh dengan garis panduan yang dikeluarkan oleh Jainj.

    “Prosedur yang ditetapkan itu perlu diikuti dan pentauliahan penting bagi memastikan pendakwah menyampaikan ceramah atau kuliah selari dengan fahaman Ahli Sunah Waljamaah.

    “Jadi pentauliahan itu penting bagi Jainj mengawal umat Islam daripada menerima ilmu yang salah daripada orang yang tidak jelas ajarannya,” kata jurucakap Jainj.

    Menurutnya, kegiatan Rasul Dahri mengajar agama di Johor telah dikesan sejak 2007 dan beberapa kali Rasul Dahri didapati tidak mendapatkan kebenaran daripada Jainj bagi menyampaikan ajaran agama.

    Jainj telah memperketat ajaran agama di Johor dengan memperkenal pentauliahan bagi semua guru agama.

    Setiap guru agama perlu membuat permohonan pentauliahan bagi memudahkan perjalanan kerja dan kegiatan dakwah mereka dipantau.

    Malah, menurutnya, pendakwah terkenal dari Malaysia sendiri yang sering muncul di kaca televisyen juga perlu mendapatkan pentauliahan sebelum menyampaikan ceramah agama di Johor.

    Jainj juga berkata pihaknya sebelum ini telah membenarkan ramai pendakwah dan guru agama dari Singapura memberi ceramah agama di Johor.

    “Ramai penceramah dari Singapura kami izinkan mengajar, memberi ceramah, malah menjadi imam di masjid di Johor setelah mereka mendapatkan pentauliahan kami.

    “Kami tidak menghalang mana-mana pihak dari Singapura yang selari dengan ajaran Ahli Sunah Waljamaah mengajar di sini selagi mereka mengikut peraturan Jainj.

    “Sebelum memberi pentauliahan, kami akan menemu ramah setiap individu bagi memastikan ajaran mereka tidak memecahbelahkan akidah, pegangan serta kepercayaan umat Islam di negeri Johor,” tambah jurucakap Jainj.

    Ajar agama tanpa tauliah, sebar fahaman bercanggah Ahli Sunah Waljamaah.

     

    Source: www.beritaharian.sg

  • Top 5 Tips To Staying Safe In Johor Bahru!

    Top 5 Tips To Staying Safe In Johor Bahru!

    Robberies, snatch-theft, carjacking and even attempted kidnapping – we have all heard our share of horror stories told by Singaporeans about their experiences in Johor Bahru (JB). Some are utter fantasy but (unfortunately) most have more than an element of truth to them.

    No, we are not saying JB is an unsafe place and that Singaporeans should avoid it altogether. By all means, if you want to lepak at JB, go ahead! it is the perfect place to find lepak spots to chill.

    But it would help you and your lepak buddies if you read these 5 tips to stay safe in JB!

    1     Know your terrain

    Don’t go in blind. Knowing what is in store helps keep you ahead of the game, or in this case, the muggers! Some areas in JB are more prone to mugging incidents than others.  The petrol kiosk near the CIQ is notorious for the spate of crimes involving Singaporean victims. Other places to avoid is the Taman Universiti and Taman Sri Tebrau.  You can find out more of such places to avoid here.

    The funny thing is, most of these places earned their notoriety because of the sheer numbers of Singaporeans flocking there. If you can, avoid these places. If you can’t, then you need to read the rest of the tips.

    2     Don’t take shortcuts.

    Whether traversing a mall, big open areas or driving from one place to another, never, ever take short cuts. No matter how many times you visit JB, just know, the robbers LIVE there. What you think you know, they know much, much, much better. In fact, even more betterer!  Keep to open, well-lit areas with a reasonable amount of vehicular or foot traffic.

    However, even this may not be enough. There have been cases of Singaporeans and Malaysians themselves who were robbed by thieves on two-wheels as they are walking on pedestrian paths along busy roads.

    So, what else can you do?

     

    3     Do not flaunt your wealth

    Especially for the Makciks, keep those gold chains/bracelets/necklaces for special occassions like your son’s wedding. No need to wear them if you only want to go shopping at pasar Larkin or Giant. The muggers can spot you from miles away…

    Don’t carry too much cash with you too! If you need plenty of cash, change your currency in Singapore instead of JB and keep it safe and close to you. Counting your cash out in the open will only make you become a target.

    4     Always be alert

    Sometimes you feel so high after a very satisfying grocery run or a seafood meal by the sea. You feel so high and happy while you are digesting that ikan pari bakar, that you let your guard down.  You walk but don’t notice the vultures moving in place before striking. Before you know it, your wallet and other belongings are gone.

    For the drivers, always lock your vehicle. If someone knocks on your car window, don’t bring down the window fully.  It’s not being rude. It’s being safe.

    Those of you who are constantly glued to your smartphones or tablets, you need to get off your mobile devices! Put that phone down and look up and around you. Any strangers acting suspiciously? It pays to err on the side of caution but don’t  go around looking like the whole of JB is trying to go out with your girlfriends.

    5     Stay humble and keep a low profile

    Finally, smile. For the Muslims, smiling is a form of sedekah (giving alms). Smiling is a sure way to disarm a tense situation and to form allies with the people you meet there. If you act like your father owns the restaurant, scolding the wait staff or making excessive demands, no one will help you if you get robbed in front of the restaurant.

    When shopping, no matter how much you want to go, “Wah cheap ar!” when you spot the latest bargains, don’t! Just get it and go.

    Before you do, remember to smile at the staff that served you.

     

    Have any other tips to stay safe in JB or any other places? Write in to [email protected] or go to our Facebook page.

  • Top 10 Crime Zones In Johor Bahru

    Top 10 Crime Zones In Johor Bahru

    With year-end festivities approaching, many Singaporeans like to flock to Johor Bahru, Malaysia, to shop. While the ringgit makes it an attractive lure for Singaporean shoppers, it is always helpful to know where the crime hotspots are, and how to avoid them.

    Shin Min Daily News has compiled a list of the top ten crime zones in Johor Bahru here:

    1. Larkin Bus Terminal

    Many buses from all over Malaysia transit at Larkin Bus Terminal, and very often, the occasional pickpocket can be seen.

    2. Taman Johor Jaya

    There are many shopping malls, eateries and hypermarkets in the northern suburbs of Johor Bahru where tourists like to patronize. The Chinese daily said that on Dec 8, there was a case of snatch theft where robbers on motorcyles opened the door of a car at a traffic light to steal the passenger’s bag.

    3. Taman Sentosa

    According to newspaper reports, motorcycle robbers snatched a package worth 2,000 yuan (S$430) from a customer outside a restaurant in the area on Nov 21. A few days later, a woman lost her handbag to robbers while standing along the same location. Shin Min Daily News said the woman fell and sustained bruises when the bag was pulled from her.

    4. Taman Pelangi

    This residential area with shops, eateries, and nightclubs is also a hot crime spot. On Apr 2, a Singapore-registered car was stolen here.

    5. The petrok kiosk near CIQ

    This petrol kiosk’s proximity to the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) makes it a target for criminals since many Singapore-registered cars frequent the area.

    6. Taman Universiti

    According to online reports, cyclists have tried to break open car doors on Dec 1 and 9.

    7. Taman Century

    A 31-year-old woman was the target of thieves on Nov 23 when she was dragged, kicked, and had her bag stolen in the area.

    8. Stulang Laut

    A Chinese woman was robbed by motorcycle bandits while walking home while another was killed after bandits stabbed the victim in the back.

    9. Taman Molek

    The business district is witness to stolen drain covers, stolen meters and the occasional snatch theft.

    10. Taman Sri Tebrau, Jalan Keris

    The popular dining area is a hotspot for thieves. On Aug 14, a Singaporean couple had parked their Honda near an eatery when it disappeared after 15 minutes.

     

    Source: http://news.asiaone.com

  • Malaysian Workers Use Spiderman Shortcut At Causeway To Beat Jam Into Singapore

    Malaysian Workers Use Spiderman Shortcut At Causeway To Beat Jam Into Singapore

    JOHOR BARU (Sin Chew Daily/Asia News Network) – To beat the perennial jam on Johor Causeway, many Malaysians have come up with a risky solution.

    They take the short cut along the rail line from Lido Beach along the Straits of Johor to avoid the traffic jam, and then climb up to the Causeway and walk their way to the other end.

    These Malaysian workers making the daily commutes to Singapore have somehow managed to evade the Malaysian immigration checkpoint.

    It is understood that this short cut is quite popular among commuters around 7am to 8am morning rush hours, and the same route is taken during the evening rush hours between 7pm and 8pm when they return from Singapore.

    A reader tipped off Sin Chew Daily that such “Spiderman” acts were common during morning rush hours.

    He said he has already got used to seeing people climb up from the rail line, over the large water pipes onto the Causeway.

    Sin Chew Daily’s reporting team checked out the shortcut, and found that it was very much in use by some impatient commuters.

    These “Spidermen” are believed to have gained access to the shrubs beside the Causeway from the beach on the left just across the road from the JB police headquarters.

    They later walk along the rail line beside the Causeway until the point nearest to the Causeway road surface, where they will climb up to the Causeway from the water pipes.

    Our reporting team found a well-trod path in the midst of the shrubs beside the Causeway believed to have been used by the commuters over the years.

    Malaysian Railway KTM Southern Region manager Omar Nazari Othman told Sin Chew Daily he was unaware of the practice as he had not received any report or complaint so far.

    He said KTM could not do anything even if a person was found walking along the rail line.

    “I will probe this matter and will send people there to check. We will report to the police if we find anyone doing things that will damage the rail line.”

    A construction worker at a nearby site confirmed that he had seen people taking this route.

    In order to have a hands-on experience with this short cut, our reporting team decided to take the shortcut themselves.

    But when our reporter was about to climb up to the rail line, he was instantly stopped by someone claiming to be a KTM employee.

    He told Sin Chew Daily KTM had no enforcement power and could not take any legal action against violators of KTM properties, adding that all they could do was to stop people from taking the shortcut.

    A check by The Straits Times with the Singapore immigration authority’s website shows that those coming into Singapore need a passport, a valid visa, and a embarkation or disembarkation card.

     

    Source: www.straitstimes.com