TOP ATTRACTIONS IN IPOH,MALAYSIA


Belum Forest Reserve :
The Belum Forest Reserve is arranged in Gerik of the territory of Perak. The hold region is a development of 290,000 hectares of land and around 146,000 hectares of the region is comprised of virgin woods. The whole woodland hold is isolated into two areas whereby the upper are of the Belum Forest extends to the Thai-Malaysian outskirt which covers a region os 117,500 hectares of impervious wilderness while the lower Belum Forest is comprised of the Temenggor Lake. The Belum and Temenggor Forests have been proclaimed as a woodland hold all together for the place to fill in as a changeless site for examine.
There are roughly 60 salt licks that are discovered scattered all finished Belum. There salt licks are fundamental for the wellbing of the creatures in the timberland. There are a lot of potential for the administrators to create specific regions of these salt licks for ecotourism purposes. In any case, with a specific end goal to understand this mission, significantly more arranging and broad research must be done as it has been known from the past that acquaintance of individuals with the zone will make the creatures escape them their typical waterholes and saltpans. This occurred in Taman Negara and must be observed by the experts of the Belum Reserve also.
Salt licks are usually found with different sorts of creature tracks, for example, the Sambar Deer, the Kijangs, Tapirs, wild pigs, Seladang, Malayan Gaur, wild hogs and some more. Indeed, even elephant tracks can be seen crossing the salt lick zone. While being here at the timberland hold, make sure to take some minute to appreciate the amazing view and the lovely nightfall over the Temenggor Lake.
You can likewise visit the Terhong waterfall when you are here. It will take a 2-hour vessel ride and an additional 4 hours of trekking to achieve this waterfall. You can likewise visit the Orang Asli settlement which is along the Sara River. The Belum woods has numerous different exercises that you can enjoy. Some of them are wilderness trekking, winged animal watching, outdoors, kayaking and angling.
Transport
From Kuala Lumpur, get on the North-South Expressway and drive towards Ipoh. Exit at the Kuala Kangsar exit and move towards the bearing of Gerik. Take highway 4 that will lead you to Banding Island. Here is the place you travel starts. Entrance into the Belum Forest Reserve is best orchestrated with the resort proprietors in the region.



Lost World of Tambun
The Lost World of Tambun is situated in Ipoh, the capital city of Perak. This is the first and final water amusement stop you can discover in Ipoh. The Lost World of Tambun is situated a long way from the clamoring city and covered up among the rich greenery within Tambun. Here, you will see loads of rich greenery and limestone precipices that will surely overwhelm you.
The Lost World of Tambun took RM60 million to finish and is an eagerly awaited amusement stop for anybody in the zone and visitors. The amusement stop is arranged with different creepers, vines and different greeneries to give guests a feeling that they truly are in a Lost World. The Lost World of Tambun is the sister amusement stop to the Sunway Lagoon amusement stop in Petaling Jaya and was authoritatively opened to be open in November 2004.
At the amusement stop, you can set out on different exceptional rides, for example, the Tube Raiders where you slide down with vast tubes, or the Cliff Racer where you race down at top speeds in a mine truck or the Jungle Wave Bay where you will be at an expansive pool with nine unique waves. There is likewise a safari in the amusement stop where it is the home for three grown-up tigers.
Another intriguing fascination at the amusement stop is the pool which is loaded with hot mineral water from the Tambun hot springs which is outstanding for its mending properties. For guests who lean toward the less brave action, you can go for the Adventure River which circumvents the amusement stop. This enables you to relaxed view the entire of the amusement stop.
Transport
To get to the amusement stop, you should get to Ipoh. From Kuala Lumpur it will take around a 2-hour drive to Ipoh. From Penang, it will take 90 minutes by driving.


Tempurung Cave (Gua Tempurung)
Gua Tempurung is arranged at Gopeng in the territory of Perak. This give in is accepted to have existed since mid 8000 B.C. furthermore, is most likely the biggest regular limestone structure in Malaysia. It is likewise Perak's best kept mystery. The Gua Tempurung is without a doubt a standout amongst the most excellent white marble and limestone give in with different measurements.
Gua Tempurung comprises of five huge vaults with roof which resemble coconut shells. The cosmetics of every arch are of various arrangements and marble which exist because of varying temperatures and water levels. The magnificence of the caverns is basically out of this world as their stalagmites, stalactites and other heavenly shake developments that are only a fabulous ponder. There are a few visits into the surrender as that is the primary fascination here. The holes are really arranged under the limestone slopes and passages are shaped that lies from east to west and is around 1.9 kilometers long.
The River Adventure is the visit which expects guests to bring an additional arrangement of garments as one will beyond any doubt to be splashed to the skin and brimming with sand. You can bring your own particular light and wellbeing head protector yet they are likewise accessible for lease. Giving in here requires no related knowledge and it reasonable for pretty much anybody. Other than buckling, you can go for wilderness boating. Normally guests go for the wilderness boating subsequent to surrendering to tidy themselves up. At the stream, you will be in for some energizing rapids and drifting down the unmistakable waterway water amidst the green backwoods. This basically is the best experience you can ever have and it is an awesome action to do with your loved ones.
Transport
To get to Gopeng, you should drive on the North-south Highway and exit at the Gopeng Interchange which is around 25 kilometers south of Ipoh. Continue towards Kampung Gunung Mesah and drive through the town for around 4 kilometers. You will have the capacity to see the limestone slope on the separation when you get close it.


Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle is arranged close Batu Gajah in Perak. It is around 20 minutes drive from the city of Ipoh, the capital of Perak. The château is an incomplete house that was worked by a Scottish grower by the name of William Kellie Smith. The stronghold was worked by some are either as a blessing to his significant other or a home for his child.
The Kellie's Castle was intended to be the focal point of the well off provincial grower and heads to mingle. The manor was worked with a six story tower, wonderful sections and even a wine basement. There was additionally to be a housetop patio for holding parties and a lift which was around then, the first in the nation of Malaysia. In spite of the fact that designs were terrific and brimming with extravagance, the building was never finished. Development started in 1915 yet stopped in December 1926 with the sudden demise of its proprietor, William Kellie Smith. After the demise of Smith, the home on which the manor was found was sold and the house, excessively turned out to be a piece of the arrangement in the offering of the home.

70 laborers generally from Madras were procured to build the manor. The blocks and marble were altogether brought the distance from India. Lamentably, amid the time of development, a strange disease broke out and caused the passing of a considerable lot of Smith's representatives. Smith was informed that he needs to fabricate a sanctuary to conciliate the divine beings. With that, Smith rapidly got his specialists to construct a Hindu sanctuary close-by. Development continued after the sanctuary was finished. Lamentably, the château was never completed as Smith passed away because of pneumonia amid his outing to Lisbon.
Today, the house had been rediscovered and is currently broadly known by local people and the sightseers as the Kellie's Castle. The chateau still stands tall through the trial of time. This symbolizes the spearheading soul of the early colonialists and the sentimentalism of a former time.
Transport
Kellie's Castle is found in transit to Batu Gajah town at the Kinta Kellas Rubber Estate. It is roughly 30 minutes via auto and around 14 kilometers from Ipoh.


Bukit Merah Laketown:
The Bukit Merah Laketown Resort is a traveler goal which is situated close to the towns of Semanggol and Taiping in the territory of Perak. The attractions of this resort are close to the lake and the resort is an extraordinary spot for family relaxes. The Bukit Merah Laketown resort is certain to make your experience a fun and noteworthy one.
The amusement stop is an extensive zone of 11 sections of land and is in reality the biggest in the northern locale of Peninsular Malaysia. Altogether, there are ten enterprises in the recreation center. They are the Boomerang, Sandy Beachfront, Wave Pool, Giant Wet Bubble, Water Speed Slides, Giant Tube Rides, Body Slides, Lazy River, Activity Pool, Perak Mining Company and the Kids Adventure River.
Other than these experience rides, there is additionally the Marina Village which is for shopping, feasting and unwinding at the arcade focus. Likewise, there is the Resort Activity Counter where you can get more data and book for an assortment of exercises which incorporate nearby visits, bicycle riding, outdoors and wilderness trekking. The recreation center is additionally furnished with the eco-stop which is the home to various outlandish and neighborhood winged creatures, butterflies, otters, primates and reptiles all in their separate aviaries. Once a day, there are demonstrates that component skilled creatures. The wilderness promenade is a place you ought to go on the off chance that you need to unwind and stroll through the undisturbed rainforest of the recreation center.
Another fascination at the recreation center is the Orang Utan Island. It is unquestionably not to be missed in the event that you are here. The Orang Utan Island is one of the principal normal stores for these one of a kind animals in the territory of Malaysia. Guests are permitted to watch them from the survey stage. Watch them play and being bolstered at the island. There are bounty more attractions at the resort. To visit them all, visit the Bukit Merah Laketown Resort.
Transport
Bukit Merah is most advantageously come to by means of street. You should take the Bukit Merah exit on the North South Expressway which is 10 minutes north of the Kamunting exit. After the exit, simply take after the sign sheets to the Bukit Merah Laketown Resort.


Pangkor Island:
Pangkor Island (Pulau Pangkor) is an island located in Ipoh , Malaysia. This island has a quite huge population of around 25000 people. This fantastic attraction has best coves,beautiful white sandy beaches, charming fish villages  with many historic sites, restaurants, shopping outlets  around it. This resort has many resorts such as Pangkor Laut resort, Coral Bay resort, Bay Villa resort,Palm bay resort,Sandy beach resort,etc..Tourists will really enjoy the trip to Pangkor Island and really love to stay longer in this Island…The best way you can reach  beautiful Pangkor Island is by heading to Lumut jetty from Bidor,Ipoh  and from there take a boat ride to go to Pangkor Island .




Malaysia's Rising Mixed martial arts star - AGILAN THANI




Tipping the scales at a stunning 139kg, Agilan was the steady focus of spooks from his unpleasant Sentul neighborhood and school, where everybody knew him as the fat kid whose mother had deserted him.

And after that one day, Agilan risked upon a Chinese motion picture called SPL: Sha Po Lang, which featured globally acclaimed performer and military craftsman Donnie Yen.

"In the motion picture, there was a battle scene that got my consideration. It got me entranced with Martial arts.

"I began to investigate the sorts of hand to hand fighting that Donnie Yen honed and got snared on it."

Agilan, now 22, has never thought back.
He joined a Brazilian jiu-jitsu class in Petaling Jaya and figured out how to lose 10kg out of three months. This accomplishment inspired him to attempt and lose considerably more weight.

When he turned 18, he landed a position filling in as a janitor at the Monarchy MMA rec center on Jalan Raja Chulan in Kuala Lumpur. He was paid RM1,000 a month, and all the rec center instructional courses he needed to join.

By at that point, he had built up an enthusiasm for MMA, a full-contact battle wear, which permits both striking and catching and utilized systems from other battle games and combative techniques.

"I quit fooling around and began to prepare hard in Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing and took after a sound eating regimen. In a half year, I went from 129kg to 93kg."

Sheer assurance to be the best at his game provoked Agilan, who now keeps up a weight of in the vicinity of 77kg and 84kg, to go out and "move in" to the exercise center at 18.

"I needed to be autonomous and focus on my preparation, so I cleared out home.

"For one year, I used to consider the preparation tangle at the exercise center. I was paid RM1,000 and following a year, I got my very own position in Jalan Ipoh," he stated, reviewing the choices that prompted him being one of the best MMA warriors in the nation today.

Agilan's adoration and regard for his dad is self-evident.
"Growing up, he was all I had. All that I think about how to address individuals, how to regard individuals, I learnt from him."

Agilan was raised without any assistance by his dad after his mom left them when he was just a single. He and his dad, an eatery director, remained in a five-story stroll up level in Bandar Baru Sentul.

While he was certain of his choice to wind up an expert contender and to take up MMA as a vocation ahead of schedule throughout everyday life, Agilan said his dad was not all that persuaded.

"My dad was reluctant at first and said that taking up MMA isn't a profession as he needed me to take up PC thinks about. Be that as it may, after my wins, he came around and began supporting me."

Agilan said that if a Donnie Yen motion picture had first motivated him to take up combative techniques, it was presently his dad's affection and bolster which pushed him to be the best.

"He has dependably been there for me and dealt with me. Presently, I need to offer back to my dad by doing right by him and winning battles.

Battling for grandness 

Aside from contending in different competitions sorted out by One Championship competitions, a Singapore-based MMA advancement, Agilan has additionally been to the United States, Thailand and Vietnam for MMA preparing.

His record remains at eight wins – three triple knockouts (TKO) and four entries.

 Agilan has turned into a genuine good example for Malaysian youth, and the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) even paid respect to him and his achievements days following his fizzled title offer. Indeed, they co-financed some portion of his preparation camp to California. 
Obviously, that great boy from Sentul is finding real success in reality.

TOP ATTRACTIONS IN JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA


LEGOLAND :
Legoland is the primary global amusement stop in Malaysia and draws in a great many voyagers of all age bunches a seemingly endless amount of time.


Everything that you touch here, gives you a hands-on involvement. You will have the capacity to push, make, destroy or amass simply anything that you see.
Creative energy turns out to be genuine at LEGOLAND Malaysia with in excess of 70 hands-on rides, slides, shows and attractions for families and offspring of any age.
Consistently is a family fun outing with marvelous experiences in abundance, beginning from the earliest starting point to the most astonishing excursion through LEGO Technic, LEGO Kingdoms, Imagination, Land of Adventure, LEGO City and MINILAND. Legends confront "block tastic" challenges, rides, diversions and exercises to develop triumphant toward the finish of every day.

The LEGOLAND enterprise proceeds at the LEGOLAND Water Park for more "sprinkle tacular" activity, and at LEGOLAND Hotel for wonderful end-of-day exercises in addition to staggering remains in LEGO themed rooms.




Price : 1 Day ticket price when purchased on the day of visit for combo adult pack is RM225 and for combo Child or Senior Citizen it is RM180.

Timings : 
Open from 10AM to 7PM on all days of the week.



Sibu Island :
Sibu is a small, tiny island in Mersing district,Johor Bahru,Malaysia. It includes 4 more islands called Sibu Besar,Sibu Tengah,Sibu kukus and Sibu Hujung . There are beautiful beaches,fishing village , coral reefs which makes perfect tourist place. There are many interesting activities one can be involved in such as fishing, jungle trekking, scuba diving and snorkeling.There are many hotels in Johor Bahru but island itself has many beautiful resorts such as Sari Pacifica Resort , Sea Gypsy Village Resort , MYVilla Farmstay, Coconut Village Resort, Junansa Villa ,Twin Beach Resort,etc..The best way you can reach Pulau Sibu is by heading to Tanjung Laman jetty located in Mersing,Johor Bahru  to catch a boat ride. The boat ride eats up around 20minutes. However, most resorts and chalets on the beach will arrange transportation to pick you up if you have booked the hotel room in advance.


Danga Bay:
The Danga Bay of Johor goes about as the head waterfront city in Malaysia. It is situated close to Jalan Skudai and arranged not a long way from the city of Johor Bahru. It is situated close to the Istana Bukit Serene, the official habitation for the Sultan of Johor.
Danga Bay offers a ton of exercises with extravagance and glitz. It has the top of the line retail outlets and fine feasts eateries. It is considered as the greatest entertainment stop in Johor Bahru as there are numerous exercises that are reasonable for all ages. The Danga Park is reasonable for youngsters as it offers intriguing exercises only for them. Danga Bay is excessively popular as a sentimental spot for couples as there are first class eateries which offer fine eating with the amazing night see. Besides, Danga Bay grandstands the way of life of Johor, Malaysia. There, you can have a superior photo of the diverse societies in Malaysia. There is likewise a shopping center there, to be specific Danga City Mall. It has recreation, diversion and sustenance from the neighborhood and also universal. For convenience, the Tunes Hotel Danga Bay suits the best. It is one of the well known Johor lodgings.
Transport

The best decision to get to the Danga Bay is by taxi from the Johor Bahru downtown area. The admission is moderate, about RM4 to RM5. In the event that you want to take a go to the Danga Bay by feet, from the downtown area, simply take after the passerby way along the straits for around 2km.

Hello Kitty & Little Big Club,PUTERI HARBOUR INDOOR THEME PARK :

The primary Hello Kitty amusement stop outside of Japan, comprises of different stroll through attractions, intelligent exercises and rides which take after the Hello Kitty subject. Key highlights incorporate, Hello Kitty In OZ, a hey tech intelligent themed understanding and Kitty House, a notable Hello Kitty house finish with family room, room, lavatory and kitchen. Guests can likewise anticipate the "Purrfect" organize which will house Hello Kitty and her companions where they will exhibit a live execution.


Sanrio Hello Kitty Town is found only 10 minutes from Legoland Malaysia, in the Puteri Harbor Family Theme Park which additionally incorporates another themed toon town called The Little Big Club .

The Little Big Club Indoor Theme Park is a place Where you would be able to watch a live Barney appear, hit the dance floor with Angelina Ballerina, ride on Thomas the Train and visit Pingu's igloo, all under one rooftop . The Little Big Club is situated on the second and third floors of Puteri Harbor Indoor Theme Park in Johor Bahru Malaysia. While the third floor is committed to Thomas the Train, the second floor is the place you can discover Barney, Angelina Ballerina, Pingu and Bob the Builder. The primary floor is for Hello Kitty, which requires a different ticket, or a combo ticket.characters on various themed rides



Activities – Black Wonder, tours of fully furnished Kitty House, jewellery-making courses, decorating nails with Sanrio characters, making customised cookies and dolls at the Wishful Studio, Tea-cup rides, photography opportunities and birthday celebrations at the Friendship Land.

Kitty House:
Price : 1 day ticket price - RM 46(low season) , RM 48(high season)
Timings : 
Open 10 AM to 6 PM on all days 
Little Big Club:
Price : RM 65 per person
Timings : 
Open 10 AM to 6 PM on all days.


Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple :
Lovely, sparkling and extraordinary sanctuary like no where in the world.The Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple is a noteworthy Hindu sanctuary in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. It is additionally one of the state's vacation destination. The sanctuary was recorded in the Malaysian Book of Records as the first and final glass sanctuary in the country on 12 May 2010.The sanctuary is full with glass and the reflection impact from glass of all dividers make this place looks so astounding. Unquestionably justified regardless of your opportunity to stop in a take in the aesthetic excellence and wonder about the work it took to make this temple.Despite the way that it's a Hindu sanctuary, there are numerous lovely statues of different religions, for example, Gauthama Buddha, Jesus Christ and much Mother Theresa! RM10 per vacationer per passage. Photograph taking is RM3 per photograph .


Zoo Johor:
The Zoo Johor is situated at Jalan Gertak Merah. It is at the core of Johor Bahru. It is arranged close to the Royal Museum and the Johor Bahru Palace Grouds. In any case, the closest point of interest to the zoo is a mosque named Masjid abu Bakar.
Zoo Johor is considered as one of the most established zoos in Malaysia as it was worked in the time of 1928. There are in excess of 100 types of creatures living in Zoo Johor including some imperiled types of them creatures. They are gorillas, elephants, flamingos, stallions, lions and substantially more. The extra charge is simply RM3. The zoo is spotless and efficient with clean nourishment offering around the slows down. This is unquestionably one most loved spot for families particularly the kids. There are creature appears for the excitement of you parents as well.

The Persada Johor International Convention Center is one of the popular historic points in Johor Bahru. It goes about as the prime scene for most real occasions. Endau Rompin National Park is the second biggest National Park in the Peninsular Malaysia. Most sightseers spend their days there, outdoors and investigating the tropical Park. You can remain in the inns in Johor in the event that you loath outdoors inside the Park.
Transport

In the event that you are from Singapore, the most practical approach to get to Johor Bahru is by Bus No. 170. It will take you passing the Johor Bahru Immigration, at that point at last to the Larkin Bus Terminal in Johor Bahru. At that point, take a taxicab from the city to the Zoo Johor.

Pulai Hill Recreational Forest :
It is situated in a town named Pekan Nanas which actually meant Pineapple Town. The Forest is arranged around 15km toward the north of Pekan Nanas.
Pulai Hill Recreational Forest has a waterfall that is competent in blowing your mind. Its quietness and peacefulness abandon you entranced once you ventured into the backwoods. There are villagers who live there thus here is your chance to encounter the accommodation of local people and blend with them. There are a ton of exercises offered by the recreational timberland, wilderness trekking and outdoors are unquestionably on the rundown.

Pulai Hill Recreational Forest has a waterfall that is able in blowing your mind. Its quietness and peacefulness abandon you entranced once you ventured into the woods. There are villagers who live there thus here is your chance to encounter the cordiality of local people and blend with them. There are a great deal of exercises offered by the recreational woods, wilderness trekking and outdoors are certainly on the rundown.
Transport
Make a beeline for Pontian town from Johor Bahru. At that point come the Johor Bahru-Pontian trunk street. When you are in Pekan Nanas, swing on your right side and make a beeline for the base of the mountain. The voyage from Johor Bahru to Pekan Nanas ought to eat out around 50 minutes of your chance.

Pineapple Museum :
The exhibition hall is at KM52, Jalan Pontian, Johor. It is in a residential community named Pekan Nanas, which truly implies Pineapples Town in Bahasa Malaysia. It is situated in the region of Pontian, around 50 minutes drive from Johor Bahru.
The Pineapple Museum grandstands everything about the tropical natural product, pineapple. It centers fundamentally around the development of the pineapple, from scratches until the end. Aside from that, the historical center shows the way pineapple is handled, lastly canned. In addition, you get the chance to see a wide range of pineapple planted simply outside the historical center. In the event that you are occupied with getting a few trinkets there, they do offer results of pineapple, for example, pineapple stick, pineapple crisp juice and that's only the tip of the iceberg.
In the gallery, it demonstrates that the leaves of the pineapple are valuable as well. It really can be utilized as a part of making garments. The affirmation expense for grown-ups is RM2 though it is for nothing out of pocket for youngsters under 12.
Transport
Take a 50 minutes drive from the city of Johor Bahru to Pontian. At that point, pay special mind to Pekan Nanas, the town where the gallery arranged at. There, take Jalan Pontian and search for the sign which demonstrates the course to the Pineapple Museum.

Rawa Island :
Rawa Island is situated off the east shoreline of Johor, Malaysia. It is arranged roughly 16km far from the town of Mersing. It is under the Johor Marine Park with different acclaimed islands, for example, Dayang Island, Aur Island and so forth.
Rawa Island is overseen by Rawa Safaris Sdn. Bhd. It is outstanding of its intriguing spots for swimming and scuba jumping. Another fascinating movement is windsurfing. This movement is offered by one of the resorts there in particular the Le Club Resort. The island has white fine sand with completely clear water. Rawa Island goes about as a standout amongst other escapes for urbanites who needed some alone time out of their furious timetable
One can lease the supplies for water exercises from the Rawa Island Resort, for example, kayak, kayak and goggles. Rawa Island Resort is one of the colossal Johor lodgings. There is no nearby transport on the island itself as it is little in measure. You can go anyplace by strolling and walking around the sugary shoreline. The sustenance offered by the resorts on Rawa Island is able in tempting your taste buds.
Transport
One needs to make a beeline for Mersing town keeping in mind the end goal to achieve Rawa Island as there will be vessels or ships leaving from Mersing to Rawa Island. Typically the resort incorporates the speed vessel exchange from Mersing to Rawa Island in the bundles advertised. Getting to Mersing from Singapore eats up around 3 hours though from Johor Bahru to Mersing, it takes up around 2 hours.

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque :
The Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque is situated along a road name Jalan Skudai. It is the state mosque of Johor, Malaysia. It is arranged on a slope, with a feathered creature eye's perspective of the straits of Johor. It is found exceptionally close to the Royal Abu Bakar Museum (The Grand Palace).
The Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque was finished in the time of 1900.The design of the mosque is a blend of two recognizable styles. They are Victorian and Moorish styles with a little impact of Malay style. Non - muslims are permitted to enter the mosque. Be that as it may, tolerable and humble dress must be worn as an indication of regard.
 Furthermore, one must expel his/her shoes previously entering the mosque. There are some close-by attractions that are identified with the historical backdrop of Johor. They are the Royal Bakar Museum and the Sultan Abu Bakar Monument. The closest Johor inns to the state mosque are Thistle Hotel, Puteri Pacific Hotel and Citrus Johor Bahru. These inns situated in the focal of Johor Bahru. This enables voyagers to visit along the entire day effortlessly.

Transport
You can achieve the state mosque by a taxi from the downtown area of Johor Bahru with moderate toll. The admission costs generally RM3 per ride. To get to the state mosque from Singapore, take the MRT from the Woodlands MRT stop. By this, you can achieve Johor Bahru with just S$1.10. At that point, take the maneuver to the state mosque in the wake of clearing from Malaysian traditions.

Intense 5.2 magnitude Earth Quake hits Ranau,Sabah -Hundreds flee in Panic

KOTA KINABALU: Hundreds of individuals fled homes and structures as an intense 5.2 size quake hit Ranau at 9.06pm on Thursday.

Over a hundred climbers at Mount Kinabalu were promptly cleared from their lodgings that were found near the 4,095 summit to a sheltered region minutes after the seismic tremor struck the locale.

"All are protected in Mount Kinabalu. They have all accumulated at the get together zone," Sabah Parks executive Jamili Nais said in a prompt reaction to the occurrence.

Police and fire fighters and different offices are going through the Ranau region to keep an eye on harms and any setbacks however prompt checks found no genuine harm inside the zones.

"Everything began shaking and endured a couple of moments. I just came up short on my chalet. It was exceptionally solid," said Lee Kuat Hou, a visitor at Taman Kinabalu in Kundasang.

A Ranau government worker S. Jocelyna said that the three seconds or so of shaking were exceptionally fierce.

"My homestay was shaking viciously. I am as yet stunned and it's extremely terrifying," Tracy, a visitor at a Kundasang homestay.

Starting at 10pm, both police and Bomba said there were no quick reports of genuine harm or losses as they keep on receiving inputs from different zones.

While Ranau and Kundasang region felt more savage shakes, it couldn't be instantly found out if there were shake falls or avalanches at Mt Kinabalu summit or zones around it.

In June 2015, 18 climbers and aides were slaughtered in the 6.1magnitiude seismic tremor that hit the western side of Mount Kinabalu and activated extreme harms crosswise over Ranau and Kundasang which is as yet recuperating in its result.

The most recent seismic tremor tremors were likewise felt on the western face of the Mount Kinabalu from Kota Belud, Tamparuli, Kiulu and the city here while occupants in territories like Penampang and Papar additionally announced feeling the tremors.

MOST INFLUENTIAL LADIES IN MALAYSIA

In this today world, there is a rising number of effective ladies in the business and political scenes, and they are making noteworthy commitments to their nations and the world. Malaysia, with no exemption, has likewise created numerous flexible and compelling ladies who have accomplished great achievements. Here are 9 most persuasive ladies in Malaysia that you should know.


Datin Seri Hajah Rosmah Mansor 

Datin Seri Hajah Rosmah Mansor's wisdom and determination in promoting early childhood education and advancing women empowerment are clear in satisfying her part as the spouse of our sixth Prime Minister, Dato' Sri Haji Mohammad Najib receptacle Tun Haji Abdul Razak. The causes that she champions absolutely shape a solid establishment of human capital expected to push the nation towards addressing future difficulties. Exceptionally taught, she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Anthropology from UM and a Master's Degree in Sociology and Agriculture from Louisiana State University.



Ruth Yeoh 

Ruth Yeoh is the oldest of five offspring of Malaysian head honcho Tan Sri Francis Yeoh. Ruth graduated with a degree (Hons) from the University of Nottingham UK and with a MSc (Distinction) from Cass Business School in the City of London. At present the Executive Director of YTL Singapore Pte. Ltd. furthermore, Director at YTL-SV Carbon Sdn Bhd, YTL's in-house carbon credit and clean advancement instrument (CDM) consultancy, a large portion of her works included corporate manageability. She spearheaded the very fruitful "Environmental Change Week", YTL's lead instructive battle intended to bring issues to light on the imperative issue of environmental change in Malaysia and universally, and has composed and co-altered a book on environmental change entitled "Cut Carbon, Grow Profits: Business Strategies for Managing Climate Change and Sustainability", distributed in 2007.


Datin Paduka Marina Binti Mahathir 

Being the oldest little girl of previous Malaysian Prime Minister, Tun Mahathir Mohamad never ceased Datin Paduka Marina from exceeding expectations her thoughts and convictions through numerous non-legislative associations, for example, the Malaysian AIDS Foundation. She is presently a dynamic socio-political blogger where she writes in her every other week section called Musings in The Star daily paper since 1989. She is a dynamic campaigner for ladies' rights where she have her own particular TV television show, which talked about issues concerning savagery against ladies, sexual orientation correspondence and social change, and has likewise wrote numerous effective books in particular Eyes: a photographic trip through the Association of Southeast Asia Nations", "In Liberal Doses", "Shrouded Voices: True Malaysian Experience of AIDS","50 Days: Rantings", and "Revealing to it Straight".

Datuk Nicol Ann David 

The world No. 1 squash player, Datuk Nicol is the primary Asian lady to accomplish this glory positioning and she is one of the best games stars Malaysia has ever created. David is the primary squash player to have won the World Junior title twice in 1999 and 2001 under the tutelage of Richard Glanfield, and she is additionally the 9-time victor of the Asian Squash Championship. Nicol puts her notoriety to great utilize. She is presently the national altruism envoy for the United Nations Development Program, advancing youth advancement and instruction around neediness stricken and over-populated nations.

Dato' Ambiga Sreenevasan 

Dato' Ambiga Sreenevasan is a conspicuous Malaysian legal advisor and human rights advocate, and is one of the eight beneficiaries of the US International Women of Courage Award in 2009. Dato' Ambiga is outstanding for her association in the Bersih 2.0 rally and the effective 'Walk for Justice' crusade against legal defilement. Her determined battling prompted the development of a Malaysian Royal Commission calling for restorative activity. Dato' Ambiga's proceeded with exertion in taking a stab at level with rights and other compassionate causes is significantly all around loved.

Y.B. Teresa Kok Suh Sim 

Teresa Kok is a Malaysian Member of Parliament from the Democratic Action Party (DAP). The KL-conceived holds 2 degrees – first degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia, graduating in the School of Communication, second degree from University Malaya in political science, and an ace of theory. She is known for both her critical commitments to the Select Committee on the Review of the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code and in addition her helping to establish of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus (AIPMC). Teresa is secretary of the AIMPC which advances the opportunity and instruction of law based process for the general population of Myanmar.

Nurul Izzah Anwar 

As of now the Member of Parliament for Lembah Pantai and VP cum Election chief of Parti Keadilan Rakyat, Nurul Izzah Anwar has constantly given her help to human rights bunches and additionally those appealing to for religious flexibility and equity. She is additionally known for her vigorous help for better rights for ladies in the work environment. Being the little girl of the previous representative PM, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Nurul started her unintended open life in the wake of engaging the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in Geneva for the arrival of her dad from Jail. The youthful government official keeps on picking up prominence regardless of her political position and foundation.

Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh 

Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh isn't simply outstanding for her huge commitments in the worldwide media outlet. Her proceeded with help for youth volunteerism makes her one of Malaysia's most motivating ladies. In 2013, she was designated the initial 1Malaysia For Youth (1M4U) tutor to complete volunteer and country building exercises which mean to profit groups and social gatherings in Malaysia. Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh worked with Malaysian government to build up a battle to battle wrongdoing. She has additionally championed the reason for street wellbeing in Malaysia, especially subsequent to hearing the calming measurement that around 6,000 Malaysians bite the dust every year in street mishaps.

Tan Sri Dato' Sri Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz 

Tan Sri Dato' Sri Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz, a momentous corporate lady, is the first and final lady to have been delegated as the representative for Bank Negara Malaysia and she positions in the best ten national bank governors of the world. Her staggering insight and huge learning in back and business was unmistakably shown when she pulled Malaysia from the Asian Financial Crisis with carefully created methodologies.


Ringgit ascends on positive regional notion

 The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today (8/3/2018) on positive local feeling and on the back of shocking news that North Korea is available to denuclearisation, said a merchant.

At 9 am, the nearby note was cited at 3.8990/9030 versus the greenback from Tuesday's 3.9020/9050.

OANDA Head of Trading Asia-Pacific, Stephen Innes said local monetary forms got a lift on news that North Korea will hold converses with the United States on denuclearisation, if the wellbeing of its administration is ensured.

The US dollar likewise kept on debilitating on diligent worries about an exchange war tailing US President Donald Trump's proposed taxes on imported steel and aluminum.


"The possibility of exchange levies is raising its terrible head again.But, when all is said and done, these blow for blow taxes are not sufficiently huge a factor to weigh on the ringgit notion, not to mention crash the light worldwide development story," said Innes.

On the neighborhood front, he said the market isn't expecting much from Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting today, as the national bank is foreseen to keep its benchmark financing cost unaltered in the wake of expanding it without precedent for more than three years in January.

At 3 pm today, BNM would discharge the result of its second Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.

At its first MPC meeting on Jan 25, BNM expanded the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 premise focuses to 3.25 for every penny.

The nearby note, be that as it may, exchanged lower against a bushel of real monetary standards.

It fell against the Singapore dollar to 2.9592/9633 from 2.9576/9608 on Tuesday and debilitated against the yen to 3.6901/6950 from 3.6857/6888 yesterday.

It declined against the British pound to 5.4173/4240 from 5.4039/4084 and facilitated against the euro to 4.8414/8479 from 4.8158/8211. - Bernama

BEWARE ! Scammers utilizing Federal Court's name to trap casualties


The Federal Court chief registrar’s office says a syndicate is utilizing its name to trick individuals into exchanging their advantages.

Chief registrar Datuk Seri Latifah Mohd Tahar said con artists utilized the court's letterhead with the emblem and stamp before sending the phony reports through email and WhatsApp.

She said they even made arbitrary calls to casualties, asserting they were from the pinnacle court.

"In the letter sent to the casualties, the con artists guaranteed the court had issued a warrant of capture and a request to solidify the casualties' benefits under the Banking and Financial Institutions Act 1989 and Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

"They divulged the casualties to keep it a mystery so as not to meddle with police examinations, and to exchange their resources for the National Audit Department to demonstrate their blamelessness," Latifah told a public interview yesterday.

She said the court distinguished the most recent trick on March 5 this year.

She said the con artists would parody the court's general line number by telling the casualties that they owed cash and should have been available in court, falling flat which the court would issue a warrant of capture.

"The casualties were additionally advised to exchange their cash to an outsider," she included.

The con artists utilized a fake letterhead titled "In the Federal Court of Malaysia" carrying the signature of Chief Justice Tun Md Raus Sharif.

Latifah said eight police reports had been held up by legitimate partner Dora Anak Undau in Kuching for utilizing her name in the fake documents, with another lodged by the the Federal Court chief registrar office.

For details or clarification, the public  can call 03-8880 3663 or email komunikasikorporat@kehakiman.gov.my.

Income Tax Relief for Resident Individual Year 2017

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Tax Relief for Resident Individual Year 2017
No.
Individual Relief Types
Amount (RM)
1
Self and Dependent
9,000
2
Medical expenses for parents
OR
Parent
Limited 1,500 for only one mother
Limited 1,500 for only one father
5,000 (Limited)

OR
3000 (Limited)
3
Basic supporting equipment for disabled self, spouse, child or parent
6,000 (Limited)
4
Disabled Individual
6,000
5
Education Fees (Self)
(i) Other than a degree at Masters or Doctorate level-for acquiring law, accounting, Islamic financing, technical, vocational, industrial, scientific or technological skills or qualifications;
(ii) Degree at Masters or Doctorate level-for acquiring any skills or qualification
7,000 (Limited)
6
Medical expenses for serious diseases for self, spouse or child
6,000 (Limited)
7
Complete medical examination for self, spouse, child
500 (Limited)
8
Lifestyle:
(i) Purchase of books journals, magazines, printed newspaper and other similar publications (except banned reading materials) for self, spouse or child;
(ii) Purchase of a personal computer, smartphone or tablet for self, spouse or child;
(iii) Purchase of sports equipment for any sports activity as defined under the Sports Development Act 1997 (excluding motorized two-wheel bicycles) and gym memberships for self, spouse or child; and
(iv) Payment of monthly bill for internet subscription
2,500 (Limited)
9
Purchase of breastfeeding equipment
1,000 (Limited)
10
Net saving in SSPN's scheme (total deposit in year 2017 MINUS total withdrawal in year 2017)
6,000 (Limited)
11
Child care fees to a Child Care Centre or a Kindergarten
1000 (Limited)
12
Husband/Wife/Alimony Payments
4,000 (Limited)
13
Disable Wife/Husband
3,500
14
Ordinary Child relief
2,000
15
Each unmarried child of 18 years and above who is receiving full-time education ("A-Level", certificate, matriculation or preparatory courses).
2,000
16
Each unmarried child of 18 years and above that:
(i) receiving further education in Malaysia in respect of an award of diploma or higher (excluding matriculation/preparatorycourses).
(ii) receiving further education outside Malaysia in respect of an award of degree or its equivalent (including Master or Doctorate).
(iii) the instruction and educational establishment shall be approved by the relevant government authority.

8,000
17
Disabled child
6,000
Additional exemption of RM8,000 disable child age 18 years old and above, not married and pursuing diplomas or above qualification in Malaysia @ bachelor degree or above outside Malaysia in program and in Higher Education Institute that is accredited by related Government authorities
18
Life insurance dan EPF INCLUDING not through salary deduction
6,000 (Limited)
19
Deferred Annuity and Private Retirement Scheme (PRS) - with effect from year assessment 2012 until year assessment 2021
3,000 (Limited)
20
Insurance premium for education or medical benefit INCLUDING not through salary deduction
3,000 (Limited)
21
Contribution to the Social Security Organization (SOCSO)
250 (Limited)

For more information, You can visit www.hasil.gov.my/