#Johor (state)

[southeastasianarchaeology]

Seven New Villages selected for listing as UNESCO world heritage sites

via Bernama/the Malaysian Reserve, 24 June 2023: The National Heritage Department has selected seven New Villages across Malaysia, including Kampung Baru Berapit, to be nominated as UNESCO world heritage sites.

via Bernama/the Malaysian Reserve, 24 June 2023: The National Heritage Department has selected seven New Villages across Malaysia, including Kampung Baru Berapit, to be nominated as UNESCO world heritage sites. Local Government Development minister, Nga Kor Ming said these seven villages were selected from a total of 613 New Villages across the country including Penang, Perak, Johor, Melaka and…

[tiaramania]

TIARA ALERT: Queen (Sultanah) Nur Zahirah of Terengganu wore her Diamond State Tiara for the installation of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor as the 17th King of Malaysia at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 20 July 2024.

[beardedmrbean]

Members of a Malaysian religious group accused of human trafficking and child sexual abuse continued committing crimes even after a large-scale police crackdown, according to authorities.

The Islamic Global Ikhwan Group (GISB) made international headlines in September after police rescued 402 minors suspected of being abused across 20 care homes.

Authorities arrested 171 suspects at the time, including teachers and caretakers - but hundreds more have been arrested since, as further details emerge of the group's alleged crimes.

Among those are allegations that, until 1 October, five GISB members trafficked people for the purpose of exploitation by forced labour through threats.

Warning: This story contains descriptions of sexual and physical violence.

Two of the accused were managers of a GISB-owned resort in the southern state of Johor. They were charged on Sunday with four counts of human trafficking involving three women and a man aged between 30 and 57. The third, a worker at the same resort, was charged with two counts of sexually abusing a 16-year-old.

At least two other suspects in the incident, which took place between August 2023 and 1 October 2024, are still at large.

Hundreds of other victims, aged between one and 17, are said to have endured various forms of abuse at care homes linked to GISB, with some allegedly sodomised by their guardians and forced to perform sexual acts on other children, according to police.

In a press conference on Monday, lawyers representing GISB denied allegations of illegal business activities and organised crime, asking for a "fair investigation" as police investigations continue.

However, its CEO, Nasiruddin Mohd Ali, had earlier admitted there were "one or two cases of sodomy" at the care homes.

"Indeed, there were one or two cases of sodomy, but why lump them (the cases) all together?" Nasiruddin said in a video posted to the company's Facebook page.

GISB has hundreds of businesses across 20 countries, operating across sectors including hospitality, food and education. It has also been linked to Al-Arqam, a religious sect that was banned by the Malaysian government in 1994 due to concerns about deviant Islamic teachings.

Khaulah Ashaari, the daughter of Al-Arqam founder Ashaari Muhammad, is a member of GISB, and has denied that the group still follows her late father's teachings.

The lower house of Malaysia’s parliament on Tuesday held a special motion discussing issues relating to GISB, where government ministers flagged a number of findings made since the children were rescued from the care homes last month.

The Home Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, told the hearing that some children from as young as two years old were separated from their families and instructed to work under the pretence of "practical training".

He also said they were occasionally forced to perform hundreds of squats as punishment for "disciplinary breaches".

"If they did any wrongdoings, for something as simple as not queuing up properly, they would be punished with not 100 but 500 ketuk ketampi (squats)," Saifuddin said, according to a report by local outlet The Star.

"According to assessments by psychologists – either through the police’s D11 unit or the Welfare Department – these children missed their parents," he added. "Some don’t even know them."

To date, the police operation against GISB has resulted in 415 arrests and the rescue of 625 children, according to Saifuddin.

The Malaysian authorities have also expanded their investigations into GISB internationally, seeking the assistance of Interpol.

[smute]

someone who isn't me should make more of those "what do you associate with [🦅state🇺🇸]?" polls but for subdivisions in other countries. what do you associate with wakayama prefecture? what do you associate with leinster? what do you associate with johor? what do you associate with vorarlberg? what do you associate with minas gerais? i want clicky button

[totally-not-nyxx]

Literal Malaysian states

Also i cant hashtag Sabah, Labuan and Wilayah Persekutuan for some reason sob

[kazifatagar]

Restaurant Operators Oppose Food Price Hike, Cite Impact on Consumers

The Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Operators Association (Presma) opposes the Johor Indian Muslim Entrepreneurs Association (Jimea)’s proposal to raise food prices by 5% in 2025. Presma President Datuk Jawahar Ali Taib Khan stated that while rising costs and increased minimum wage are challenges, raising prices would hurt operators and consumers. Restaurant Operators Oppose Food Price Hike, Cite…

[niadarcey]

MY FIRST SCOUT CAMP IN THAILAND.

In August 2023, I participated in an international camp in Songkhla, Thailand. I was one of the representatives from my school to go there along with my friend from a different school in our state. At that time, there were two states involved in representing Malaysia: Kedah and Johor. Before I got information about the camp, my father, who is a scout teacher, told me about the existence of this camp. He encouraged me to join because I had never been to Thailand before. This was my opportunity to gain new experiences there with a new place and new friends.

The awaited day arrived, and we all reached Songkhla, Thailand. They welcomed our arrival with great enthusiasm and joy. The atmosphere was quite different compared to my place. The school environment and their clothing caught our attention at that moment. That evening, we all watched several opening performances before they officially launched the camp. The countries involved were Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

The camp lasted for five days and four nights. They had organized various fun activities for us to try. On the second day, we walked ten kilometers to a nearby school from our camp location. Upon arrival, I saw various challenging games set up for us. Everything was made using bamboo techniques for the games. I tried several games, and one that caught my attention was crossing a rope bridge high up in the trees. After trying out some games, we all rested in the large hall and played some indoor games. We sang and danced together to lighten the mood in the hall.

The next day, they set up several food stalls. There were various dishes from the three different countries, and they taught us how to make those dishes. One dish I can’t forget is tom yum because it has been one of my favorite foods since childhood. Days passed until the last day when we all gathered to wait for the arrival of the VVIP to officiate the closing ceremony of the camp. The performance from Thailand was very touching as they showcased the traditional costumes of ASEAN countries.

The next day, we all packed our belongings to return to Malaysia. After that, we had the opportunity to explore around Hat Yai. We visited the zoo, the beach, and the shopping complex before we headed back. I managed to buy some souvenirs to bring back for my friends, and they were all adorable! I hope to go there again and have the chance to join a camp like this in the future, creating memories that I cherish.

[qqaisrh]

The home of holiday

Journal entry #1

Port Dickson, located in Negeri Sembilan, has always felt like a second home to me because my family and I visit almost every school holiday. Whenever we’re there, we stay at the BNM Resort Port Dickson, a resort specifically for Bank Negara Malaysia employees. It’s not a particularly exciting place, but we’ve always gone there to relax, clear our minds, and escape the stress of daily life, thanks to its calm and peaceful atmosphere. I’ve been coming to this place since I was a child, so it holds a lot of memories for me.

This year has been a bit different, though. My dad has been busy with work, my older brother lives in another state, I’ve been tied up with college, and my younger brother has been preparing for his SPM exams. With everyone’s schedules packed, our family hasn’t had much time to go on vacation like we used to. My mom and my youngest brother have been less busy, but it’s been hard for the rest of us to find time.

So, I didn’t expect that I’d get the chance to visit Port Dickson again this year. But as luck would have it, I got a 4 days break from college for Malaysia Day, and it felt amazing to return after so long. What made it even more special was that my uncle and aunt from Johor decided to join us, and my older brother was able to make it as well. It was a much-needed break, and spending time with my family there again felt great.

We didn't do anything too exciting during our time there, we mostly just relaxed by the swimming pool and enjoyed a BBQ. We spent our days soaking up the sun, swimming, and having fun together. The BBQ was a highlight, as we grilled some tasty food and enjoyed chatting and laughing as a family.

Even though I was only there for 4 days, it felt special because I hadn't been there in a long time and made those simple moments even more enjoyable. Just being with my family in such a nice place created happy memories that I will always remember.

[haha-start2000]

Malaysia Countryhuman AU

In this Universe, despite Malaysia States is all grown up men's. He sometime take the duty as the papá here.

Most sane Malaysia Statehuman,

Johor and Melacca

Sometime, Johor call Melacca Sultan, a reminder of their past.

[theweepingegg]

Road rage mostly happens during morning and evening after work. Around small town city at KL is always problematic. I think people there generally hates people and always rush in times.. sheesh 😫 lori is the most annoying always bully us small cars

You’re right though, if someone comes attack me with a bat then that would be a scary situation..

Man.. driving is exhausting.

I rarely encounter angry drivers, thank goodness. But I think we city drivers are considered polite in a way? Because I talked to my co workers who are from out of state(Negeri Johor, Penang, etc etc) and they said that only the city drivers actually gives a fuck about giving signals and honking while behind other vehicles.

I hope you stay safe on the road tau!

[zacksbloghpc]

Weekly Journal 1 : Traveling Experience to Singapore

What am I grateful for? I am grateful that the world has given me another chance to live a healthy life and spend more time with my family. So, today I would like to tell a story about my experience going to Singapore with my family. A month ago, my mother and her siblings organized a trip. My mother suggested going to Singapore. She has been longing to visit The Universal Studio Singapore because a lot of her friends recommended her to go there. While some disagree, claiming that the place is for kids or that it is not worth their money, my mom persuaded them, saying they should give it a chance and don't judge a book by its cover. They yielded and agreed with my mom. After much deliberation, they've concluded on staying with my mom's sister, who lives in Johor, before going to Singapore.

Time fades quickly, without realizing it is almost the day. Before going, my mom ensured that everything was sufficient, such as medications and snacks. We will be going with a bus since my mom's family consists of approximately 21 people. Everything went smoothly without any obstacles barricading our journey. As we arrived, I was dumbfounded seeing the beautiful creations of many talented architects, especially the renowned Universal Studio Rotating Globe. To start our journey, we went to the Shrek 4-D Adventure. As always, the Shrek franchise never disappoints us. The story was very funny and interactive. There's a scene where the audience will get sprayed with water because Donkey was spraying water on Shrek's face. It makes me wonder, How can they time all of these special effects so perfectly every time? 

After having fun there, of course we would be hungry, so we went to grab some food. We even went on and bought the limited edition Optimus Prime cup. Once done, we took a walk to process our food. We went to the merchandise store to buy some t-shirts as keepsakes. Now, we will be going to one of the main attractions for the theme park, which is The Transformer: The Ride 3D. I was very hyped to try this ride because I have read tons of reviews saying the ride is worth every second they spent waiting, and just now I understand the meaning of that statement. We had to wait for a whole 3 hours in line just to try this ride. After 3 whole hours, the time has finally come. As the worker there made sure everyone's safety gear was working, I couldn't contain myself from being excited and started shaking violently. As the ride went on, my mind changed from being excited to being in awe. I was so immersed in the ride to the point that I felt like I was the one controlling the ride. Overall, the ride was so good that I would not mind spending another 3 hours in queue to ride it again.

For our last ride, we went on to ride the Shrek Roller Coaster, which is called the Far Far Away. I was actually quite nervous to ride it because it is actually my first time riding a roller coaster. The interesting part about the ride is that the roller coaster itself is a replica of Donkey's wife, which is Elizabeth. Since I sat in the front row, it was actually quite funny seeing a dragonhead in front of me. The ride itself was very fun and thrilling, and of course I screamed hysterically during the ride. I even noticed people from below were waving while laughing at us. 

To wind down our day, our whole family gathered around the Universal Studio Rotating Globe and took a family picture. It was and always will be one of, if not the most memorable day of my life. After that, we went on and rode the bus to return to my mom's sister's home. While on the bus, everyone stated that they enjoyed the theme park and was relieved that my mom suggested it. My mom, who is flashing a grin, said that we should have trusted her and let her plan the next family trip. I wonder where we are going next.

[stele3]

[tiaramania]

TIARA ALERT: Queen (Sultanah) Maliha of Kedah wore Queen Haminah's Diamond State Tiara for the installation of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor as the 17th King of Malaysia at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 20 July 2024.

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Flag Wars Bonus Round

[fazilla002]

New Things In Life #2

My roommates will go to their homes every weekend because they live in Sungai Buloh. One of them also brought a car, so it's easy for them to go home. Yep, I will be alone every weekend, but I am not afraid. Besides, I can have my 'me time.' They're high school best friends. Thank God, they're very nice and kind, so I get along well with them. It's a bit challenging since we're sharing the same room. I bet none of us are used to sharing a room with anyone other than our family, and it takes time. At first, the room feels unique since we have toiletmates, which are people in the next room. After that, I often go to their room to chill together since one of them also live in the same state as me, Johor, so we can talk about our homes sometimes. We've spent our time together, gone to dinner together, hung out exploring Selangor together, and also celebrated New Year together. It's a great experience!!!

[mtlibrary]

A Blog Post from, Rozzie Schatz, Library Intern from New York University.

Since I began at Middle Temple Library in February, I have been slowly cataloguing the Library’s House of Lords Cases. While this cataloguing will continue long after my work study ends, I consider myself lucky to see some of the specific cases I enter into the spreadsheet. As an American, I know little about English law, and next to nothing about 18th-century English law, so it is always nice to glean bits and pieces of information from a well-endowed resource like the Middle Temple.

In my cataloguing, I have come across many cases involving the Dutch East-India Company abbr. VOC. This Dutch company held a 20-plus-year monopoly on European trade with Asia. They were a major force in the world economy of the 17th and 18th centuries, however, their aggressive expansion efforts led to conflicts with many European countries including England. Ultimately they went bankrupt, but not before finding themselves in hundreds of court cases in the House of Lords and other European legal systems.

This specific case: 

Captain Alexander Hamilton (Appellants)

v.

The Lords Directors of the Dutch East India Company, and Will. Drummond, their Factor, (Respondents)

Argues over a ruling in the seizure of a boat and its goods by the VOC in the Malaysian state of Malacca. A ship dubbed ‘Satisfaction’ arrived in Riau, Indonesia (spelled Rhio in the case report) on a regularly scheduled trading route. During the period Satisfaction was docked, the captain, Alexander Hamilton (no relation to the famed American politician and protagonist in the rap musical ‘Hamilton’) sent a smaller vessel to carry out additional, impromptu trade with Atcheen, in the Indonesian province of Ache.

The smaller vessel was set to go to Atcheen, when the King of Johor (spelled Johore in the case report), the region where the Satisfaction docked, requested that some copper be put aboard the smaller vessel and dropped off in Malacca on the way to Atcheen. The crew agreed and the vessel was loaded. As the vessel docked in Malacca and had the copper unloaded, the vessel’s captain and owner Mr. MacDowall purchased opium from another ship that was passing through the Port. The vessel then prepared to leave Malacca and continue to Atcheen when it was unexpectedly raided by the police of the VOC. The VOC arrested the people on board the vessel and seized its content including; 18 chests of opium, 1535 pounds of sandalwood, 167 pounds of shellac, and 26 pounds of agalla-wood. When Captain Hamilton appeared in court, he claimed it was an unlawful seizure, but the Malacca judge, backed by the VOC, cited a new city order regarding illegal contraband.

It is worth noting that even under this order, opium was a grey area and if it was determined to be contraband the law would allow for the seizure of just the opium and not the entirety of the contents of the ship.

Upon the decision in the Malacca court, which upheld that the seizure of the ship was rightful, Captain Hamilton filed a petition with the Court of Admiralty in Scotland. The Scottish court maintained that ultimately the initial ruling was not possible due to res judicata, a decision handed out by a judge which places finality upon the decision and does not allow for re-litigation regarding the case.

The House of Lords affirmed the Court of Admiralty’s decision that a court from one nation cannot label a case res judicata that has legal standing from beyond the country’s borders.

This case was a fun one to read, not only did it involve opium on the high seas, but I also learned a new term for a legal principle. This is just one of the many cases I have catalogued at Middle Temple and I have no doubt there is more legal jargon and high-stakes cases to be seen.

Rozzie Schatz

Library intern from New York University