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.


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 Universi6.
Taman UniversitiAccording to online reports, cyclists have tried to break open car doors on Dec 1


7. Taman CenturyA 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 LautA Chinese woman was robbed by motorcycle bandits while walking home while another was killed after bandits stabbed the victim in the back.


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


10. Taman Sri Tebrau, Jalan KerisThe 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. -


See more at: http://news.asiaone.com/news/malaysia/top-10-crime-zones-Johor-

travel insurance

source:  moneysmart.sg

Here’s Why You Should Never Buy Travel Insurance From Airlines

Travel insurance is supposed to give you peace of mind, but for all those people who just passively buy the travel insurance policy offered by the airline they’re buying tickets on without even bothering to read what they’re getting, peace of mind might be the only thing they actually get.

The thing is, the travel insurance plans airlines push are usually designed to be as bare-bones as possible—after all, nobody is going to sign up for them if they cost more than the air ticket.

We compare the travel insurance Tiger Airways tries to get you to sign up for, TigerInsure, with a standard NTUC Income travel insurance plan to see just what’s missing.

Pre-existing medical conditions

As much as we might like to think we’re in perfect health (those are ab lines, okay?), a diet of roti prata and Tiger Beer can take its toll after a few years, and before you know it you’re leaving for your trip with a bunch of pre-existing medical conditions.

TigerInsure does not provide coverage in the event of health issues arising from your pre-existing medical conditions. While both TigerInsure and the NTUC basic plan will let you make a claim if you’re kidnapped by terrorists or get run over by a tuk-tuk, only the NTUC plan gives you money if your incipient heart disease causes you to collapse during your holiday.

Trip disruption

Most basic travel insurance plans will let you claim money if your travel plans change due to unforseen circumstances, but read the fine print and you might find that some plans cover a wider range of situations than others.

For instance, both TigerInsure and the NTUC plan will give you a payout of your trip is cancelled, postponed, delayed or cut short, but only the NTUC one does so if your trip is disrupted while you are overseas, for instance if you fall seriously ill, get caught in a riot or strike or are unlucky enough to find yourself at the scene of an earthquake or epidemic. The travel insurance company will pay for any extra air tickets or accommodation that will help you to continue your trip as planned.

Missed connections

If you’re travelling on budget airlines, you might have found yourself running from one flight to another just because there were no direct flights from Singapore to Vientiane or the Gold Coast. This often entails booking two separate flights, which means that if you miss one you’re screwed.

While the NTUC insurance policy will compensate you for missed connections, TigerInsure is completely silent, which means you could find yourself stranded at the airport like Tom Hanks in The Terminal. Actually, given the high cost of living in Singapore, spending the rest of your life in an airport doesn’t sound so bad….

Overbooked flights and public transport

If you’re travelling to multiple cities or countries on one trip, spending the night on the floor of a hobo-filled train station becomes a very real possibility. Scrutinise your TigerInsure policy and you might discover that you’re not be able make any claims for overbooked transport.

In the event of an overbooked flight, Tiger Airways themselves will give you a travel voucher of $100 as compensation and try to get you on the next available flight, but that’s not going to go very far to soothe the pain of wasted accommodation or a shortened trip. You are also unprotected if you are denied boarding on other kinds of transport like overnight trains or long distance buses. The NTUC insurance policy solves this issue by letting you make claims for any kind of overbooked transport.

Kidnap and hostage

Okay, we know chances are pretty slim that you’ll be kidnapped or taken hostage, but hey, it would really suck to know you weren’t getting compensated for it just because you decided to save $12 on insurance.

Personal liability

We all do stupid things overseas. That’s part of the joy of being away from our straight-laced home here. Driving scooters without licences, drinking to the point of near-collapse, smoking anything and everything—chances are you’ve been there and done that.

So what happens when you do something that could get you sued? Maybe you ran over someone with your rental scooter or accidentally burned down the go-go bar in your drunken stupor?

Personal liability coverage will cover the cost of your legal fees and any amounts you get successfully sued for. The very basic TigerInsure policy doesn’t include this, so make sure you’re on your best behaviour.

Which is cheaper?

The cheapest travel insurance plan from NTUC Insurance for a three-day trip to Thailand would cost $28.50. On the other hand, purchasing TigerInsure for the same trip would set you back only $16.99. Is it worth paying that extra $11.51? You be the judge.

But if you want to really be smart about things, all you need is 5 minutes to find out the best travel insurance packages on MoneySmart’s Travel Insurance Wizard (and you’ll also realise that NTUC’s plan isn’t as good as most people make it out to sound). Make sure you do your homework first before going on any more trips!

guangzhou - fishing tools and fish wholesale

Jinhuadi Fish and Fishing Tools Wholesale Market Guangzhou

Jinhuadi Market is the largest fishing gear wholesale and retail market in southern China and the largest distribution center for fishing gear in Guangzhou.

The market has easy access to the metro Huadi wan line 1 and Fangcun Coach Station and more than ten city bus lines. It is approximately 6 kilometers from the Guangzhou Railway Station and 15 kilometers from Baiyun Airport.

Jinhuadi Market is near Shili Changjie (literally means 'ten-mile long street') which has a collection of shops and smaller markets spread over 100,000 square meters. You can also find logistics and transportation services on this street.

Business scope: fishing gear, wholesale and multiplication of fish, birds and baits

Additional Info

• Chinese Name:金花地渔具市场
• Address:No.3,Huadi Dadao Zhong
• Contact:020-81725687
• Businss Hours:09:00-17:00
• metro line 1 huadi wan station

Fo Guang Shan in Taiwan Kaoshiong

"Fo Guang Shan Monastery - MUST visit place when visting Kaoshiong"

This is the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan
https://www.fgs.org.tw/en/


“Must See 480 Golden Buddha Statues, Special Exhibit (1500 Years Old HeBei Buddha Statue) & Main Prayer Hall!”

A serene place to visit when you visit Kaoshiong. In order for us to have more time at the Monastery, we booked a twin room at Fo Guang Shan Monastery. The room is big and simple. The staff at the Monastery are friendly and they will arrange someone to attend to you and she will show you around and provide you with information about Monastery. This will be done prior to your visit to the Monastery via email.
We have the opportunity to join them in their morning prayer and breakfast. It was an experience. The representative from the International Buddhist Progress Society (IBPS) met us after breakfast and show us the Monastery. The Monastery was filled with history and it takes time to visit the site.
We visited the Fo Guang Shan Memorial Hall in the afternoon and there is so much to see however we have to cut short our visit because we need to catch our train to Taipei.
Will plan another visit to Fo Guang Shan Monastery


Getting There:
Transportation: ZuoYing THSR/ MRT station bus stop. Take HaFo Kuai Xian Express (哈佛快綫) or Express bus no. 8501. Time varies by season. Please check timetable at the bus stop or ask the bus operator personnel at the bus stop. The journey takes about 30 minutes to 45 minutes. It will stop at the foothill of Fo Guang Shan Monastery first...


2. Take Fo Guang Shan Monastery shuttle bus from Fo Guang Shan Taipei Vihara (佛光山台北道場) or Pumen Temple (普門寺) to Fo Guang Shan Monastery (佛光山). Please contact Fo Guang Shan Monastery in advance for shuttle service hours.

Bangkok famours indian temple

Sri Maha mariamman temple Bangkok is the most

famous Hindu Temple in Bangkok located in the Silom Business district called 'Wat Khaek' or Indian Temple by the locals


Built in the 1860's by Indian immigrants, the large Chinese and Thai communities can be seen praying here as well. Lots of flower vendors selling garlands surrounding the temple. Worth a visit if around the area.

God's at Temple

This Temple Three Inner main God's Ganesh , Karthik with Uma Devi( Sri Mahamariamman) in center. The Procedure of Prayer is to pray Ganesh First, Karthik Second and Sri Mahamariamman in Third. Other than this three Separate premises for Lord Siva available out circle of the Temple , Bramha Statue at the North East corner of the Temple, Vishnu Staute inside the Temple. Statues of Sri Mahalakshmi, Sri Saraswathi, Sri kali, hanuman inside the temple Main Hall. Seperate and beautifull Nataraja statue in original form along with Goddess Sivakami just in opposite to Sri Vishnu and Mahalaksmi Statue.

Temple Located on The Soi(street)13 Thanon PAN - on SILOM Road(see Map in contact heading) Silom Road is Bangkok ( Thailand Capital City) city's second most famoust street .To Reach the Temple by Bus can use Bus Numbers 115,76, 77,504,15,163,164 and ask for Watkhaek.  
temple opening hours  6 am to 20.00 hrs

difficult to reach by bts or train.  


nearby shop sell nice kaya bread.

bangkok - my favourite shopping items

my favourite MUST BUY stuff in bangkok

most items can be purchased in BIG C

prayer fruits for my buddha

agar agar coconut about $2  in singapore about $3.50

pamelo skin

my favourite instant knorr porridge 40baht (sin$1.60) for 3 pack in singapore selling $1

available in cup type or package 

now you can have your own DIY tom yuan soup
about 40 baht per pack

instant kway teow very nice 

fruits paste

uv powder,  aroma powder (great for relax and sleep)

siang pure palm - very good and cheap small bottle only $1.20 compared in Singapore tiger balm $3.50

travel tiger balm , cheapest in the world 40 cents

Singapore selling $1.30

coconut ice cream can be found in chatuchak market

my favourite taxi driver 500baht to airport or whole day booking at 1500 baht

foot massage 200baht for 30mins 

Singaporean - visa needed to visit following countries

for updated list,  please visit:
http://www.mfa.gov.sg/content/mfa/consular_information/for_singapore_citizens/visa_information.html


Angola - Singapore passport holders need to provide a letter requesting the issuance of visa, detailing the purpose of the trip and the length of stay and an International Vaccination Certificate, showing the holder's data and page with vaccination against yellow fever.Proof of means of subsistence (equivalent to US$200 per day of stay) is also required. Otherwise, tourists will have to provide a formal declaration of obligation from the inviting person or organisation.

Australia - A popular destination for Singaporeans, all travellers to the country need to apply an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), which is equivalent to a visa.No stamp or label is required. The ETA is linked to your passport and accessible by airlines, travel agents and Australian border agencies. The ETA allows the holder to enter the country as many times as required within 12 months from date of issue, of up to three months per visit.

Belarus A visa application must be submitted no fewer than three business days before a traveller's date of arrival to this landlocked Eastern European country. It is then issued on arrival at Minsk International Airport. Seventeen countries - with varying periods of stay - enjoy visa-free entry.

Bhutan The world's most reclusive country, nestled in the Himalayas, grants unfettered access only to visitors from India, Bangladesh and the Maldives. Singaporeans require a valid visa and must also book their holiday through a Bhutanese tour operator, who will make the necessary arrangements.

India Only citizens from Bhutan, the Maldives and Nepal are exempted from visa requirements. Those travelling to India on holiday must obtain an e-Tourist Visa (introduced last year), which is valid for 30 days. An application must be made at least four days before the date of arrival.

Marshall Islands The island country near the equator in the Pacific Ocean, which has a population of over 60,000 spread out over more than 1,000 islands, is open only to the US and two other island nations - Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia. Besides the usual supporting documents, an applicant's letter stating the purpose and duration of visit, a police record and a health clearance (both dated within the last three months) certifying that a person is free from HIV and Aids are required.

Myanmar Citizens from six South-east Asian countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines and Vietnam) have visa-free access up to 14 days. Singaporeans will need a visa for travel to the country. An eVisa system solely for tourism was launched last September. Singaporeans with a visa are allowed a 28-day stay but arrival must be via the airports in Mandalay, Naypyitaw or Yangon.

NigeriaThe guidelines for visa application for travellers from Singapore include providing a letter of invitation from a company or hotel booking confirmation which indicating the NRIC or FIN number, name and designation of the signatory.Tourists will also have to present a copy of a recent bank statement showing a minimum credit balance of S$70 per day of stay.

PakistanOnly Singaporeans or foreigners holding a Singapore Dependent pass are allowed to apply for a visa. Travel agents are not allowed to apply it on behalf of the travellers.Pakistani hosts or sponsors will have to provide an invitation letter with their full address, signatures and copy of their Pakistani ID or passport.

Papua New GuineaSingapore citizens are among those who are able to get a single-entry tourist or business visa upon arrival.List of countries that are allowed visa on arrival to PNG here.

 Paraguay & Venezuela Both South American countries have strict visa policies. Venezuela, for instance, requires visitors to present proof that they have enough money to last during their stay, and documents are also needed to show the traveller's next destination. As there is no Paraguayan embassy in Singapore, those wishing to visit the country will need to contact the nearest embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, for more information on how to apply for one.

Russia Singaporeans going to Russia for a holiday will have to purchase a tourist voucher, also known as Russian tourist invitation. The formal document is needed before applying for a tourist visa.However, travellers on a specialised tour to address business issues with local partners, or going for medical consultation and medical examination will have to apply for a specific tourism visa instead.

Saudi Arabia If you are not a citizen of a country belonging to the Gulf Cooperation Council (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and UAE), you need a visa. The country is a popular destination for Singaporean Muslim pilgrims, who must register and apply for a separate visa through the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) when performing the annual Haj to Mecca. A new visa centre at Anson Road was set up last year to expedite the application process. Singapore's official Haj quota is 680. - See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/singaporeans-need-visa-visit-these-countries-20150625#sthash.sboZvASc.dpuf

Bangkok - lying in coffin for reborn and luck

"NON NAI LONG SOP" means sleeping in a coffin
This temple, Wat Prommanee, 66 miles northeast of Bangkok, has offered its unusual daily resurrection service for more than three years, and its clientele keeps growing, 

Thais believe that daily resurrection washes away bad luck and helps to prolong their lives. It also gives them positive thoughts, so that a lot of these people come back again to Wat Prommanee Temple to rebirth themselves over and over again.

On weekends as many as 700 people a day pay 180 baht each, a little more than $5, for the ceremony and much more for amulets that are auctioned off by temple acolytes.

“We have only 50 of these, a limited edition, the price is up to you!” they cry. “Twenty baht, 50 baht, did I hear 300 baht? Someone has run into luck.” As the number of visitors has grown, their dip into the supernatural has become more perfunctory; now a monk with a bullhorn herds worshipers through the row of coffins, nine at a time.

they follow the monks’ commands: into the coffin, down on their backs, eyes closed, shroud on, shroud off, up on their feet, quick prayer and scramble out into a new life. The whole process takes a minute and a half. The next group of nine is waiting.

A cardboard sign warns visitors not to stand behind the coffins, where bad karma sucked from the “dying” devotees may still be hovering.

The rebirth ceremony is unusual, but not surprising, said Suwannan Sathta-Anand, an associate professor of philosophy at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok.


The people who come to be reborn here at Wat Prommanee are seeking help for many of the ailments and aspirations of life.

Jirapat Winarungruang, 37, a lawyer, came one recent day to complete a transformation that he began four years ago when he changed his name from the less auspicious Suthep Wina. His new name includes the suffix rungruang, which means prosperity.

Fifty percent of a person’s destiny is determined by his name, Mr. Jirapat said, and the other 50 percent by his date of birth. When he arose from the coffin, born again, he said, the last vestiges of the old Suthep Wina would be gone.

Woraphot Sriboonyang, 30, an engineer, said he had come with Mr. Jirapat and four other family members to rid himself of bad karma. Within just a few weeks, he said, he had suffered a break-in and a bad car accident. He wanted his run of bad luck to stop at two.

Sangkhom Thani, 37, who sells subsidized food for the government, said he hoped for luck in business and relief for his aching back and knees. “If I lie down in the coffin, it will give me a new lease on life,” he said as he examined an expensive new amulet.

Chalida Muansawang, 33, a hairdresser, brought her 12-year-old daughter, Saksithorn, in the hope that a few moments in a coffin would help cure her hyperactivity.
“I’m excited and a little bit scared,” said the girl, who proceeded bravely through the process with her mother lying next to her in an adjacent coffin.

As the morning’s ceremony ended, a long line had already formed for the afternoon shift. Among the newcomers was the entire 36-man Royal Thai Army soccer team, in bright red jerseys, preparing for a match the next day.

Bangkok Coffin Donation - Wat Hua Lamphong beside San Yan MRT station

there are many coffin donation temples in Bangkok,  the easy to get there temple is at Ruamkatanyu Foundation 泰国义德善堂 chinese temple義德堂 beside Sam Yan MRT station not BTS.   next to the chinese temple is Wat Hua Lamphong thai temple and after coffin donation, you can prayed at Wat Hua Lamphong temple.  you will achieved double merits !!!
Getting There:  ruamkatanyu is open 24 hours
if you are in MBK or pratunam area, we strongly suggest take a taxi instead bts or train about $100 baht ($4 Singapore dollar) less than 30 mins to get there.

you can donate coffins for the burial of the destitute deceased at 500 baht (Singapore $25). This goes towards the payment for the coffin & burial ceremony for those who can't afford the cost of death rites or unclaimed bodies from accidents or illnesses.

Coffin donation is considered a form of merit-making for the Thais. It's an act of compassion even if you are not Buddhist.

You will have 2 slips of paper when you make the donation; the pink one, you stick to the wooden empty coffin & the white slip you burn it at an altar where the deities are. It takes less than 15 minutes to make a donation.

below advice on what to do:

1.  go to the reception and pay 500baht per coffin, the helpful volunteer will help you write the name on the receipt (for family donation write xxx + family),   you write the pink copy which is to be pasted on the coffin (no worry coffin is empty).

2.  paste the pink slip on the coffin,  say some prayer or your request or wishes.  after you pasted the pink slip on the coffin,  collect 20 joss sticks and proceeded to the main temple hall










3.   before you burn the receipt,  said some prayers or your wish or request.   after you burnt the receipt, proceed to put your joss sticks according to the urn number 1 to 7 in the chinese temple

 

4.  congrat,  you have obtained merits and will have better live onward !!!!  now proceed to pray at the wat hua lamphong thai temple for more merits and good luck !!! recommend you do it yearly.