Cheong Safely in JB

[Goatslooter]

Originally Posted by owl888

Thx bro for the website info!

u r welcome! we can check regularly for a peace of mind!

[shiokpleasure]

How come cheong thread turn into a fine payment thread? Lol

[owl888]

Cheong safely can oso mean to steer clear of the 黑道 (all dangers from criminals) also the 白道 (troubles with the local authorities )!

Originally Posted by shiokpleasure

How come cheong thread turn into a fine payment thread? Lol

[KatoeyLover69]

Report from The New Straits Times dated 17 September 2012 :-


JB City's highways to progress

By Sim Bak heng

IT is not easy to determine how much the completed highway network in Johor Baru, or Iskandar Malaysia in particular, has shortened travelling time and made our life easier until I experienced it recently.

I was able to travel to the Legoland theme park using the coastal highway, and Bandar Penawar by using the Senai-Desaru Expressway (SDE).

The former was for leisure, and the latter, for work.

Frankly, it never crossed my mind that both destinations are much nearer than I thought.

It took my friend just 15 minutes to drive from my office in Bandar Baru Uda to the Legoland theme park in Nusajaya.

Bandar Penawar is about 30 minutes from the SDE exit in Ulu Tiram.

Not only is travelling time shortened, but the highways offer scenic views on both sides, especially at the bridge across Sungai Johor along the SDE.

The best news is that the coastal highway linking to Nusajaya is toll-free, although commuters have to pay for using the SDE.

In the past, going to Bandar Penawar or Desaru was a tedious task because of the long and winding road on undulating terrain, and the presence of slow-moving trailers or lorries.

This is enough to hinder the growth of the tourism industry in Desaru, which has seen stagnated development over the years.

Now, the journey to Desaru is smooth, as there are not too many vehicles using the tolled highway.

With Desaru much nearer now, some developers are planning to pump in money to redevelop Desaru and turn it into the "Bali of Malaysia" by featuring several world-class resorts and hotels.

Desaru is a coastal resort in southeast Johor which is popular among locals and Singaporeans.

The long distance and the increase in fuel cost over the years have taken its toll on the attractiveness of the destination.

With a shorter distance and a smoother journey to reach Desaru now, luck is certainly on its side.

The scenic view and the development along the coastal highway right up to the Legoland theme park is a sight to behold.

The bridge across Sungai Danga along the coastal highway offers a spectacular view of the whole Danga Bay development.

Day or night, the views are equally enchanting.

Both highways are outside the Johor Baru city.

At the city centre, the end of the inner-ring road near Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Baru has been upgraded further with flyovers to ensure an even smoother traffic flow.

The Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL), needless to say, is a perfect alternative for those who wish to avoid the many traffic lights and the turtle-paced traffic flow along Jalan Tebrau at peak hours.

As the terminal point of the North-South Highway at Pandan is now linked directly to the EDL which ends at the new Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex in the Sultan Iskandar Building, it takes a much shorter time to reach the CIQ Complex from the highway and vice-versa.

Visitors from other states will surely be amazed by the rate of the highway development in Johor Baru.

Such infrastructure certainly augurs well for investors, tourists and locals alike.

Undeniably, this is one of the biggest accomplishments of Iskandar Malaysia to date.
----- KatoeyNewsNetwork

[ramadel]

Originally Posted by KatoeyLover69

Report from The New Straits Times dated 17 September 2012 :-


JB City's highways to progress

By Sim Bak heng

IT is not easy to determine how much the completed highway network in Johor Baru, or Iskandar Malaysia in particular, has shortened travelling time and made our life easier until I experienced it recently.

I was able to travel to the Legoland theme park using the coastal highway, and Bandar Penawar by using the Senai-Desaru Expressway (SDE).

The former was for leisure, and the latter, for work.

Frankly, it never crossed my mind that both destinations are much nearer than I thought.

It took my friend just 15 minutes to drive from my office in Bandar Baru Uda to the Legoland theme park in Nusajaya.

Bandar Penawar is about 30 minutes from the SDE exit in Ulu Tiram.

Not only is travelling time shortened, but the highways offer scenic views on both sides, especially at the bridge across Sungai Johor along the SDE.

The best news is that the coastal highway linking to Nusajaya is toll-free, although commuters have to pay for using the SDE.

In the past, going to Bandar Penawar or Desaru was a tedious task because of the long and winding road on undulating terrain, and the presence of slow-moving trailers or lorries.

This is enough to hinder the growth of the tourism industry in Desaru, which has seen stagnated development over the years.

Now, the journey to Desaru is smooth, as there are not too many vehicles using the tolled highway.

With Desaru much nearer now, some developers are planning to pump in money to redevelop Desaru and turn it into the "Bali of Malaysia" by featuring several world-class resorts and hotels.

Desaru is a coastal resort in southeast Johor which is popular among locals and Singaporeans.

The long distance and the increase in fuel cost over the years have taken its toll on the attractiveness of the destination.

With a shorter distance and a smoother journey to reach Desaru now, luck is certainly on its side.

The scenic view and the development along the coastal highway right up to the Legoland theme park is a sight to behold.

The bridge across Sungai Danga along the coastal highway offers a spectacular view of the whole Danga Bay development.

Day or night, the views are equally enchanting.

Both highways are outside the Johor Baru city.

At the city centre, the end of the inner-ring road near Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Baru has been upgraded further with flyovers to ensure an even smoother traffic flow.

The Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL), needless to say, is a perfect alternative for those who wish to avoid the many traffic lights and the turtle-paced traffic flow along Jalan Tebrau at peak hours.

As the terminal point of the North-South Highway at Pandan is now linked directly to the EDL which ends at the new Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex in the Sultan Iskandar Building, it takes a much shorter time to reach the CIQ Complex from the highway and vice-versa.

Visitors from other states will surely be amazed by the rate of the highway development in Johor Baru.

Such infrastructure certainly augurs well for investors, tourists and locals alike.

Undeniably, this is one of the biggest accomplishments of Iskandar Malaysia to date.
----- KatoeyNewsNetwork

From Whampoa Drive, Singapore to Legoland... which is the fastest and most convenient route to travel?

[KatoeyLover69]

Originally Posted by ramadel

From Whampoa Drive, Singapore to Legoland... which is the fastest and most convenient route to travel?

Report from AsiaOne dated 14 September 2012 :-


Direct coach service from the Flyer to Legoland Malaysia

Legoland Malaysia, which opens officially to the public on Sept 15, will be accessible via a direct coach service from the Singapore Flyer.

The coaches will depart every 30 minutes during peak periods and arrive at Legoland Malaysia within the hour, it said in a statement to the media. The cost of the bus ride is $20 per person.

With the first service beginning from 8.30am each morning, there will be five services in each direction on weekdays and up to eight on weekends, school and public holidays.

Alternatively, the public can also take public transport from Singapore to Legoland Malaysia via the Causeway links.

There will be six trips from Jurong East and Boon Lay to Legoland Malaysia, via Tuas Second Link, operating on a daily basis.

From Woodlands Checkpoint, there will be up to 15 trips from JBSentral via Larkin Sentral to Legoland and then GelangPatah.

For those driving there, the theme park is just located just 15 minutes from the Tuas Second Link and 30 minutes from the Woodlands crossing along the North-South expressway.

At the opening tomorrow, visitors will be treated to an opening act by the Billund Marching Band flown in from Denmark.

Legoland Malaysia is Asia's first and the sixth in the world with plans for a Water Park and Hotel scheduled for opening in 2013 and 2014.
----- KatoeyNewsNetwork

[KatoeyLover69]

HOW TO GET DRIVE TO LEGOLAND MALAYSIA, JB

From the North-South Highway / Senai Airport- Take Tuas / Nusajaya / Pontian / Tanjung Pelepas EXIT 253 > Proceed to Nusajaya EXIT 312 > LEGOLAND® Malaysia signage will lead you to the destination!

From Johor Bahru / CIQ / Singapore via the Coastal Highway- From Danga Bay, proceed straight via the Coastal Highway > Proceed all the way to Nusajaya > LEGOLAND Malaysia will be seen before reaching Kota Iskandar.


From Singapore via the Tuas Second Link
- Proceed until you see the Nusajaya EXIT 312 > You will see LEGOLAND Malaysia signage


GPS: 1º 28’ 80" N 103º 35’ 30" E


Official website of Legoland Malaysia :-

http://www.legoland.com.my/

[Goatslooter]

Originally Posted by KatoeyLover69

HOW TO GET DRIVE TO LEGOLAND MALAYSIA, JB

From the North-South Highway / Senai Airport- Take Tuas / Nusajaya / Pontian / Tanjung Pelepas EXIT 253 > Proceed to Nusajaya EXIT 312 > LEGOLAND® Malaysia signage will lead you to the destination!

From Johor Bahru / CIQ / Singapore via the Coastal Highway- From Danga Bay, proceed straight via the Coastal Highway > Proceed all the way to Nusajaya > LEGOLAND Malaysia will be seen before reaching Kota Iskandar.


From Singapore via the Tuas Second Link
- Proceed until you see the Nusajaya EXIT 312 > You will see LEGOLAND Malaysia signage


GPS: 1º 28’ 80" N 103º 35’ 30" E


Official website of Legoland Malaysia :-

http://www.legoland.com.my/

very informative ! thumb up bro ! I like the most is teh GPS.

[TheExchange]

The ticket price very expensive!

Above 12 yrs old = RM$140.00 per ticket.
Below 12 yrs old = RM$110.00 per ticket.

[ramadel]

Originally Posted by TheExchange

The ticket price very expensive!

Above 12 yrs old = RM$140.00 per ticket.
Below 12 yrs old = RM$110.00 per ticket.

Don buy at the entrance of Legoland... get your tickets from the various ticketing agents around the country and get a 35% discount for your tickets.... promotion is now available until further notice but only for tickets purchased from the ticketing agents. (Many travel agents are selling the discounted tickets )

[TritonR]

Have been collecting Lego, Must go Visit Legoland

[KatoeyLover69]

Report from The STAR (Malaysia) dated 22 September 2012 :-

Automated Enforcement System begins crackdown on law-breaking drivers

PETALING JAYA: The Automated Enforcement System (AES) will begin operations in 14 “blackspots” to catch drivers who break speed limits and jump traffic lights on Saturday.

For the first phase of the AES, 14 cameras were installed at Perak, Selangor, Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur, with 10 of the cameras to catch speed limit breakers and four to catch those who jump traffic lights.

More cameras will be installed at 817 blackspots in the second phase, which will see a nationwide implementation of the AES.

Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Solah Mat Hassan said the implementation of the AES was a serious move by the Government to reduce the number of road fatalities.

“Hence, the AES cameras are installed at “blackspots”, or locations identified as accident-prone areas with high incidence of deaths,” said Solah in a press statement on Saturday.

Solah said the public could check out the locations of the AES cameras on JPJ's website at www.jpj.gov.my, adding that road users would be able to know they were in AES operation zones through signboards.

“By knowing where the AES cameras are located at, road users will be more careful and will drive according to the law. It will reduce the number of deaths and our objectives to ensure the safety of road users will also be met. The public should see the implementation of the AES as a way to educate the road users, not as a means to give JPJ extra power to issue summons,” said Solah.

He said AES camera warning signs for no-speeding areas would be visible two to three kilometres before the cameras.

For cameras that record offences of people who jump traffic lights, the warning signs are located 50 to 500m of the traffic lights.

Solah said images captured by the AES cameras would be sent automatically to the AES control centre and the vehicle registration numbers of the alleged offenders would be cross checked with JPJ's database, before a summons notice was sent to the registered vehicle owner.

“The process of cross checking, identifying the offence and issuance of summon notices is done by trained JPJ officers who are based at the AES control centre. If the captured images do not match with the vehicle registration details on JPJ's database, further investigations will be carried out. This is to ensure that only valid summons according to road laws are issued, as well as to avoid from summons to be issued to innocent parties,” he added.

Summon notices that have been processed and verified will be sent to the registered vehicle owner within five days of the offence date.

The notice will contain information of the vehicle, time of offence and the capture images of the vehicle.

“However, if the registered owner is not the driver of the vehicle at the time of offence, they can submit the drivers details to JPJ after 30 days from receiving the summons notice. If they choose to be present in court, they can do so at the time and date that is specified on the notice,” said Solah.

Solah said those who receive AES summons notice can call the AES Control Centre for further questions at 03-7846 4400 for offences committed in Perak and 03-7628 8268 for offences in Selangor, Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur.
----- KatoeyNewsNetwork

[KatoeyLover69]

Report from The New Paper (Singapore) dated 5 October 2012 :-

Shots fired at Johor house of man who works in Singapore

JOHOR BARU: Four shots were fired at the Johor home of a Malaysian man who works in Singapore, in the wee hours of Thursday morning, police said.

Another house located several kilometres away in Johor was also shot at around 4am, The Star reported on Friday. No motive has been uncovered.

In the first incident, the wife of the worker who Singapore worker was asleep with their child in their landed house in Taman Pulai Perdana, when the shots were fired.

"Four shots were fired and there were marks on the walls. A car parked in the porch was also damaged," said police Superintendant Noor Hashim Mohamed who is in charge of Nusajaya district.
----- KatoeyNewsNetwork

[Goatslooter]

How to cheong and stay safely in JB? we must use the hit and run strategy to cheong in JB?

[TheExchange]

Originally Posted by KatoeyLover69

Report from The STAR (Malaysia) dated 22 September 2012 :-

Automated Enforcement System begins crackdown on law-breaking drivers

PETALING JAYA: The Automated Enforcement System (AES) will begin operations in 14 “blackspots” to catch drivers who break speed limits and jump traffic lights on Saturday.

For the first phase of the AES, 14 cameras were installed at Perak, Selangor, Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur, with 10 of the cameras to catch speed limit breakers and four to catch those who jump traffic lights.

More cameras will be installed at 817 blackspots in the second phase, which will see a nationwide implementation of the AES.

Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Solah Mat Hassan said the implementation of the AES was a serious move by the Government to reduce the number of road fatalities.

“Hence, the AES cameras are installed at “blackspots”, or locations identified as accident-prone areas with high incidence of deaths,” said Solah in a press statement on Saturday.

Solah said the public could check out the locations of the AES cameras on JPJ's website at www.jpj.gov.my, adding that road users would be able to know they were in AES operation zones through signboards.

“By knowing where the AES cameras are located at, road users will be more careful and will drive according to the law. It will reduce the number of deaths and our objectives to ensure the safety of road users will also be met. The public should see the implementation of the AES as a way to educate the road users, not as a means to give JPJ extra power to issue summons,” said Solah.

He said AES camera warning signs for no-speeding areas would be visible two to three kilometres before the cameras.

For cameras that record offences of people who jump traffic lights, the warning signs are located 50 to 500m of the traffic lights.

Solah said images captured by the AES cameras would be sent automatically to the AES control centre and the vehicle registration numbers of the alleged offenders would be cross checked with JPJ's database, before a summons notice was sent to the registered vehicle owner.

“The process of cross checking, identifying the offence and issuance of summon notices is done by trained JPJ officers who are based at the AES control centre. If the captured images do not match with the vehicle registration details on JPJ's database, further investigations will be carried out. This is to ensure that only valid summons according to road laws are issued, as well as to avoid from summons to be issued to innocent parties,” he added.

Summon notices that have been processed and verified will be sent to the registered vehicle owner within five days of the offence date.

The notice will contain information of the vehicle, time of offence and the capture images of the vehicle.

“However, if the registered owner is not the driver of the vehicle at the time of offence, they can submit the drivers details to JPJ after 30 days from receiving the summons notice. If they choose to be present in court, they can do so at the time and date that is specified on the notice,” said Solah.

Solah said those who receive AES summons notice can call the AES Control Centre for further questions at 03-7846 4400 for offences committed in Perak and 03-7628 8268 for offences in Selangor, Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur.
----- KatoeyNewsNetwork

Summons will be sent to the vehicle owners in the JPJ database.... are Singapore vehicles also in their database?