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Anything & Everything About Malaysia/Johor/JB

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69m use Causeway every year, traffic choking Johor Baru, says expert

Report from The New Straits Times dated Thursday 9 February 2006 :-

69m use Causeway every year, traffic choking Johor Baru, says expert

By Ravi Nambiar

JOHOR BARU, Wed.
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Some 69 million people use the Causeway every year, and the traffic is choking Johor Baru.

A transportation Planning and Traffic Management Consultant warned today that if the problem was not immediately attended to, the future growth of the city would be affected.

Dr Tai Tuck Leong said the number of people using the Causeway exceeded those passing through the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Changi Airport combined.

This is one reason why a new bridge is needed to replace the Causeway.

Tai, who undertook a traffic management study of Johor Baru, said the Causeway could well be one of the busiest crossings in the world.

The study was commissioned by Gerbang Perdana, the contractor building the RM2.5 billion Southern Integrated Gateway (SIG) project, encompassing a bridge, a new Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex, JB Sentral (public transport terminal) and ancillary facilities.

Tai told the New Straits Times: "The annual throughput at the KLIA is 20 million persons, while Changi receives 30 million. But the Causeway beats them all with 69 million."

Tai, who is managing director of Perunding Trafik Klasik Sdn Bhd, said the Causeway, built in 1924, did not have the capacity to handle the massive growth in traffic in the 82 years since then.

On a typical 16-hour weekday, he noted, more than 114,000 vehicles use the Causeway, with motorcyclists topping the list with 71,772.

"Cars come next, with nearly 33,500. But nearly 75 per cent of these are foreign-registered cars, namely Singaporean."


Tai said with virtually all the Causeway traffic now entering the central business district (CBD) here, the city was choking with vehicles and congestion.

"The only way out of this gridlock is to build an integrated new bridge and CIQ complex to divert traffic away from the CBD," he said, adding that work on the bridge had to commence immediately as the traffic volume in the city was growing by about seven per cent a year.

"Traffic from Singapore may then be dispersed directly from the new CIQ via the Inner Ring Road, without having to enter town.

"Consequently, major roads in the CBD like Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Jalan Wong Ah Fook and Jalan Air Molek will experience a substantial relief in traffic volume."

Tai said the traffic woes were being compounded by vehicles coming off the North-South Expressway (NSE), which ends at Kempas, about 8km short of the city centre.

This has exacerbated the situation here, with NSE traffic forced to use city roads to make up for the "missing link" in the expressway.

For this reason, the Government has decided to build an Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL), which will carry all traffic from the new CIQ direct to the NSE to relieve inner-city traffic.

As the EDL will run almost parallel to Jalan Tebrau, it will also provide substantial relief for the congested Jalan Tebrau residential corridor.

Tai said with the new multiple traffic management system under the SIG development, Johor Baru would have one of the most efficient traffic dispersal systems in the country.

"Now we are the backyard of Singapore, with the traffic choking our arterial roads and congesting the city centre.

"With the breaking of the Causeway to make way for the new bridge, we will create a new frontage for Johor Baru along the waterfront."

The elevated bridge with a draught of 25 metres will allow ships of up to 4,000 tonnes to use the waterway, including yachts, pleasure craft and even minesweepers.

Tai said the present traffic split between the Causeway and the 2nd Link was 9:1.

"The Causeway is still more appealing to motorists because it offers a direct link to the greater JB metropolitan area. The 2nd Link, on the contrary, only appeals to those on long-distance travel to the north."

He noted that only slightly over 20 per cent of all traffic on the Causeway now was northbound. "The bulk heads direct to JB for business, shopping, entertainment or for social visits," he said.
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69m use Causeway every year, traffic choking Johor Baru, says expert

Report from The New Straits Times dated Thursday 9 February 2006 :-

69m use Causeway every year, traffic choking Johor Baru, says expert

By Ravi Nambiar

JOHOR BARU, Wed.
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Some 69 million people use the Causeway every year, and the traffic is choking Johor Baru.

A transportation Planning and Traffic Management Consultant warned today that if the problem was not immediately attended to, the future growth of the city would be affected.

Dr Tai Tuck Leong said the number of people using the Causeway exceeded those passing through the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Changi Airport combined.

This is one reason why a new bridge is needed to replace the Causeway.

Tai, who undertook a traffic management study of Johor Baru, said the Causeway could well be one of the busiest crossings in the world.

The study was commissioned by Gerbang Perdana, the contractor building the RM2.5 billion Southern Integrated Gateway (SIG) project, encompassing a bridge, a new Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex, JB Sentral (public transport terminal) and ancillary facilities.

Tai told the New Straits Times: "The annual throughput at the KLIA is 20 million persons, while Changi receives 30 million. But the Causeway beats them all with 69 million."

Tai, who is managing director of Perunding Trafik Klasik Sdn Bhd, said the Causeway, built in 1924, did not have the capacity to handle the massive growth in traffic in the 82 years since then.

On a typical 16-hour weekday, he noted, more than 114,000 vehicles use the Causeway, with motorcyclists topping the list with 71,772.

"Cars come next, with nearly 33,500. But nearly 75 per cent of these are foreign-registered cars, namely Singaporean."


Tai said with virtually all the Causeway traffic now entering the central business district (CBD) here, the city was choking with vehicles and congestion.

"The only way out of this gridlock is to build an integrated new bridge and CIQ complex to divert traffic away from the CBD," he said, adding that work on the bridge had to commence immediately as the traffic volume in the city was growing by about seven per cent a year.

"Traffic from Singapore may then be dispersed directly from the new CIQ via the Inner Ring Road, without having to enter town.

"Consequently, major roads in the CBD like Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Jalan Wong Ah Fook and Jalan Air Molek will experience a substantial relief in traffic volume."

Tai said the traffic woes were being compounded by vehicles coming off the North-South Expressway (NSE), which ends at Kempas, about 8km short of the city centre.

This has exacerbated the situation here, with NSE traffic forced to use city roads to make up for the "missing link" in the expressway.

For this reason, the Government has decided to build an Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL), which will carry all traffic from the new CIQ direct to the NSE to relieve inner-city traffic.

As the EDL will run almost parallel to Jalan Tebrau, it will also provide substantial relief for the congested Jalan Tebrau residential corridor.

Tai said with the new multiple traffic management system under the SIG development, Johor Baru would have one of the most efficient traffic dispersal systems in the country.

"Now we are the backyard of Singapore, with the traffic choking our arterial roads and congesting the city centre.

"With the breaking of the Causeway to make way for the new bridge, we will create a new frontage for Johor Baru along the waterfront."

The elevated bridge with a draught of 25 metres will allow ships of up to 4,000 tonnes to use the waterway, including yachts, pleasure craft and even minesweepers.

Tai said the present traffic split between the Causeway and the 2nd Link was 9:1.

"The Causeway is still more appealing to motorists because it offers a direct link to the greater JB metropolitan area. The 2nd Link, on the contrary, only appeals to those on long-distance travel to the north."

He noted that only slightly over 20 per cent of all traffic on the Causeway now was northbound. "The bulk heads direct to JB for business, shopping, entertainment or for social visits," he said.
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'Don't let KL-S'pore rows affect the people'

Report from The Straits Times (S'pore) dated Thursday 9 February 2006 :-

'Don't let KL-S'pore rows affect the people'

MUAR - THE opposition Democratic Action Party (DAP) has urged the Malaysian government not to let disputes between Malaysia and Singapore affect the people, a newspaper has reported.

'Johor has a very close relationship with Singapore where economic and people-to-people exchanges are concerned,' Nanyang Siang Pau on Sunday cited the Muar DAP Services Centre as saying.

'We are well aware of this umbilical cord between both sides, which cannot be easily severed,' it said.

'Due to its small population, (Singapore's) development has also benefited Johor Baru in terms of employment and business opportunities, as well as investments.'

The centre said Singapore investors are Johor's key investors - more than 60 per cent of Singapore's investments in Malaysia are concentrated in Johor.

'Between 1995 and 2000, Singapore invested...RM5.7 billion (S$2.5 billion) in Johor, accounting for more than 50 per cent of the state's total foreign investments,' it said.

Singaporeans also make more than 10 million trips to Malaysia every year, it noted.


It pointed out that ties between the two governments have become a business 'indicator'. When both governments get along well with each other, the Causeway, restaurants and retail stores will be crowded on holidays.

It urged the government to discard its political prejudices and step up exchanges to iron out differences.
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Chap Goh Meh extravaganza at Danga Bay, Johor Bahru

Report from The New Straits Times dated Friday 10 February 2006 :-

Chap Goh Meh extravaganza at Danga Bay, Johor Bahru

JOHOR BARU, Thurs.
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About 100,000 people are expected to attend the state-level Chap Goh Meh celebration at the Festive Street Mall in Danga Bay on Sunday.

Organised jointly by the Johor Tourism Action Committee and Danga Bay Sdn Bhd, the Chap Goh Meh celebration, which marks the end of Chinese New Year festivities, promises to be a colourful tourism extravaganza.

Organising chairman Freddie Long said the Chap Goh Meh tradition goes back some 4,000 years.

He said thanksgiving ceremonies were usually held in temples with devotees making last requests for prosperity, since it was on Chap Goh Meh that the God of Prosperity was believed to depart for heaven.

"Marking the 15th day of the Chinese New Year, the event is highly significant to the community and the five main clans will come together to showcase various traditional activities.

"Visitors will get a rare chance to see a Teochew Opera, Golden Lion dance, Wushu demonstration, drum show and Chinese calligraphy," he said.

Long, who is State tourism and environment committee chairman, said in keeping with the multiracial nature of Malaysia, visitors would also see performances of zapin, kuda kepang and others. Popular local singer Winnie Kok and Astro artistes Faye Goh and Amy Wang will entertain.

The highlight of the celebration will be the ritual throwing of Mandarin oranges into the sea by young women to show they are available for marriage.
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February 10, 2006 11:59 AM

S'pore To Cease Accepting M'sia Restricted Passports From July 1


By Jackson Sawatan

SINGAPORE, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Effective July 1 this year, Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will cease accepting the Malaysia Restricted Passport (MRP) as a valid travel document.

The move was following Malaysia's decision to stop issuing and renewing the MRP in January last year. Malaysia had also declared that such travel documents would not be valid for travel after Dec 31 this year.

"In line with the international practice requiring all travel documents to have a validity of at least 6 months upon arrival, the ICA will cease accepting MRP as a valid travel document to Singapore with effect from 1 July," ICA said in a statement.

Malaysian travellers who intend to travel to Singapore or those who intend to apply for any immigration facilities on and after July 1 would be required to produce valid Malaysia international passports, ICA said.

Singapore permanent residents and long term pass holders currently holding MRPs are required to have the valid re-entry permit or pass endorsements in their MRPs transferred to their international passports.

Malaysia decided to stop the issuance of MRPs, introduced 37 years ago, after detecting numerous cases of forgery to the documents.

Meanwhile, ICA also announced that it would conduct thorough checks at its checkpoints.

"ICA now conducts 100 per cent checks on persons, cargo and conveyances that pass through our checkpoints. These enhanced security checks have been effective in helping to detect cases of smuggling illegal goods and illegal immigrants," it said.

ICA said that it recognised the fact that security checks take time and have put in all efforts in smoothening the traffic flow at land checkpoints.

Travellers themselves could help ease the congestion by making sure that they do not bring prohibited goods into Singapore or adjusting their travel plans and avoiding peak periods as far as possible, ICA said.

-- BERNAMA
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Re: Anything & Everything About Malaysia/Johor/JB

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I am starting a new thread for Samsters to post articles/comments/compliments/complaints about Malaysia, with special emphasis about Johor / Johor Bahru.

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Hi bro, can find any happening like HC or FL in Mersing (Johor) ?
Tks in advance...
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Anything happening in Mersing ?

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Hi bro, can find any happening like HC or FL in Mersing (Johor) ?
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I don't think there are any HC or FL in Mersing

Any bro with any info on Mersing "happenings" please post here.
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Panel to co-ordinate ‘Bigfoot’ expedition, Johor liaising with scientists

Report from The New Straits Times dated Friday 10 February 2006 :-

Panel to co-ordinate ‘Bigfoot’ expedition, Johor liaising with scientists

By R. Sittamparam

JOHOR BARU, Thurs.
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The State Government has set up a steering committee to co-ordinate the proposed Johor " Bigfoot " expedition.

State Tourism and Environment Committee chairman Freddie Long said the committee, which he chairs, comprised representatives from government departments and non-governmental organisations and scientists.

He said the committee had identified the scientists and was liaising with them on the most suitable time for the expedition.

He said requests from foreign groups interested in joining the search for Bigfoot would be looked into after his committee had created a database of evidence.

The committee will carry out the verification process by first scrutinising local and foreign media reports, periodicals and books on Bigfoot sightings and alleged evidence.

This will be followed by the expedition into areas where the creatures had allegedly been sighted.

Interest in the Johor Bigfoot phenomenon was sparked off by a report in the New Straits Times on Dec 23 quoting three workers building a fishpond in Kampung Mawai, Kota Tinggi, as saying they had seen a Bigfoot family of two adults and a child.

The report also carried a photograph by a Johor Malaysian Nature Society member of what was claimed to be Bigfoot’s footprints.

Meanwhile, the American based Bigfoot Field Researchers Organisation (BFRO) has advised Malaysia not to create pressure, or feel pressure, for regular media updates to keep the world Press interested.

In the latest advisory to Malaysia on its website, BFRO stated that the world Press would remain interested as the subject was considered "evergreen" in the West.

"The investigation in Johor will not become ‘old news’ just because there are no regular updates. It’s a timeless story. World media will be interested whenever the updates are released.

"Malaysian media organisations must take charge of the reporting on this story. The stories coming out on the international wire services must originate in Malaysia, so Malaysia can set the tone of seriousness and intelligence," it added.

The BFRO also urged the Malaysian Bigfoot researchers to stay focused on the investigation as this would produce developments worthy of media updates soon enough.

"If the focus is on the investigation and research and there is a lot of co-operation among scientists, the government and media, there will be significant developments eventually that will be interesting to all.

"The ‘global-ness’ of an update will depend largely on the images or videos that are released with the story."

The BFRO said the first image (in the NST), of the Orang Asli tribesman doing a witness sketch, was powerful.

"That photo did not get reprinted around the world because the first wave of Press interest happened before that photo came out. It’s not a bad thing, though, because the next photo like that will have an even better chance of going global."
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Thumbs up A ‘well-kept secret’ market in Kota Baru

Report from The New Straits Times dated Friday 10 February 2006 :-

A ‘well-kept secret’ market in Kota Baru

KOTA BARU, KELANTAN, Thurs.
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Kelantan is a well-known destination for domestic tourists, with most shoppers heading for the duty-free zones at the border towns of Rantau Panjang and Pengkalan Kubur.

In Kota Baru, the favourite haunts are the Siti Khadijah market and the Kedai Buluh complex. Most guests, however, bypass the Wakaf Che Yeh market here, probably because it is one of the well-kept secrets here.

Business at the market is on 24 hours daily, with the busiest time from 8pm till midnight.

The peak day is Friday, when over 200 traders ply their trade from morning till night.


Visitors can expect to find a wide selection of household goods, fruits, vegetables, batik, cosmetics, second-hand shoes, local delicacies, handicraft and clothes.

Locals swear that prices here are among the lowest in the State.

Kota Baru Municipal Council president Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahman said the market was probably the only one in the country combining the best of a wet market with night, farmers’ and wholesale markets.

He said the market had been a catalyst for development in the area, with numerous buildings coming up, including supermarkets.

The present market will undergo a change in the middle of the year, with a multi-million ringgit project planned on a four-hectare site.

"We will build more shophouses and the landmark will be a covered area for the traders, very much bigger than Jalan Petaling in Kuala Lumpur.

"The area will showcase Islamic architecture in line with the theme of Kota Baru as an Islamic city."
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Students opt to expel the unborn

Report from The New Straits Times dated Friday 10 February 2006 :-

Students opt to expel the unborn

AN average of 90 women go for illegal abortions each month, and about 40% of them are undergraduates, China Press reported.

Quoting sources, the paper said these young women opted for illegal abortions, as they were worried about being expelled from their universities if they were found to be pregnant.

However, some of these students regarded abortions as perfectly normal and did not feel guilty killing their own babies. Some of them have had more than one abortion.

A 22-year-old undergraduate interviewed by the paper confessed that she had gone through two abortions.

Zula (not her real name) nearly went for a third operation last October.

“I wanted an abortion when I was pregnant for the third time, even though the doctor said it would be dangerous. My baby was already four months old then.

“At the time I thought giving birth to the baby would shame me, but the doctor gave me a week to consider my decision,” she said.

She changed her mind after that and agreed to keep the baby.

Determined this time to give birth, Zula has learnt to deal with people’s perceptions of her under the guidance of experienced counsellors.
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Pasir Gudang international kite festival draws 173 participants

Report from The New Sunday Times dated Sunday 12 February 2006 :-

Pasir Gudang international kite festival draws 173 participants

PASIR GUDANG, SUN:
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FOR SIX-days, from Tuesday, Bukit Layang Layang in Pasir Gudang, Johor, will be abuzz with kiteflyers from around the world gathering for the 11th International Kite Festival.

The annual event, scheduled for six days, has attracted 173 participants from 26 countries including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, France, Germany, China, India, the UK and several Asian nations.
About 300 locals will also join the annual gathering, representing local kite flying clubs.
The event will feature traditional kite making workshops, contests and kite showcase. The festival is jointly organised by Johor Corporation, the PGLA and the Johor Government.
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Holiday package to Johor that ended in a vice den

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Holiday package to Johor that ended in a vice den

JOHOR BARU, Sat.
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She promotes holiday packages with free accommodation. Four Thai female undergraduates, who took up the offer, found themselves forced into vice when they arrived here.

Luckily, two of the girls managed to escape and alert their embassy in Kuala Lumpur, which in turn contacted the police.

A police party stormed the third floor of a shophouse in Meldrum Walk here on Wednesday night and rescued the other two students aged 25 and 26, who were locked in a room.

A Chinese national and three Thai women were found in other rooms.

The raid by the Federal police anti-vice, gaming and secret society unit, led to the arrest of a 35-year-old Thai woman, who had lured the four undergraduates here with the promise of free lodging.

The suspect, who entered the country on a tourist visa on Feb 4, injured her leg when she tried to evade police arrest by leaping out of her room.

She is believed to be responsible for duping Thai women into coming to Malaysia for holidays and forcing them into vice.

Police investigations revealed that the suspect "sold" the women to local pimps after taking away their passports.

She would force the women to wear tight revealing clothing and pose as waitresses in a restaurant opposite the premises, where clients picked them.

"Investigations revealed that the 35-year-old woman had a local partner, also a woman. They are believed to own an employment and travel agency in Thailand," said a police source.

The 10 women picked up during the raid are now being held at the Larkin police station. The Thai embassy is making arrangements for the four undergraduates to fly home.
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Thumbs up Three bridges to spur growth in Johor

Report from The New Sunday Times dated Sunday 12 February 2006 :-

Three bridges to spur growth in Johor

MUAR, JOHOR, Sat.
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Bridges are set to change the landscape in Johor. Besides the RM600 million "scenic bridge" spanning the Johor Strait, work on at least two other bridges are due to start soon.

They are the RM400 million bridge across the Sungai Johor and the RM300 million bridge over Sungai Pulai.

Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman said the bridges would help accelerate development and open up marginalised areas.

He said the economic spillover of the projects would be tremendous and urged the people, particularly Bumiputera entrepreneurs, to prepare themselves for the change.

"Johor needs these bridges to spur progress and development and create vibrant and exciting towns," he said after attending the MCA Johor Chinese New Year celebration at the Dewan Jubilee Intan Hall. Also present was MCA Johor chairman Datuk Dr Chua Soi Lek.

The elevated 900-metre proposed scenic bridge on Malaysia’s side of the Johor Straits, will have a draught of 25 metres to allow ships of up to 4,000 tonnes to use the waterway, including yachts, pleasure craft and even minesweepers.

More importantly, the bridge will rejuvenate Johor Baru city centre with waterfront development along the Lido beach stretch.

The 4km long bridge across Sungai Johor is expected to be ready in 2008. It is an integral part of the RM1.48 billion Senai-Desaru Highway project.

The bridge over Sungai Pulai will benefit Pontian district, which is home to several major infrastructure projects, including the fast growing Port of Tanjung Pelepas and the RM5.1 billion Tanjung Bin power plant project, which is now under construction.

The bridge will also cut travelling time to PTP and Tanjung Bin and help spur development in Johor’s southwest. He said with the completion of all three bridges, Johor would be well positioned to become a regional logistic hub.
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Still missing in the ‘Bermuda Triangle of Johor’

Report from The New Sunday Times dated Sunday 12 February 2006 :-

Still missing in the ‘Bermuda Triangle of Johor’

MERSING, JOHOR, Sat.
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Ten years ago, Customs officer Mohamed Salleh Buang, 48, went fishing with relatives near the mysterious Pulau Sri Buat and never returned.

Also never to return were his son Najib, 19, brother Mohamed Buang 45, and cousin Abdul Wahid, 48.

June 17, 1995, is etched in the mind of his wife Hamidah Maarof, 51, who cannot forget the day when her husband failed to return from a regular fishing trip.

She remembers him as a careful fisherman who took every safety precaution.

"He was used to the waters around the island, reading the weather by looking at the sky. I had been on a few trips with him and know that he was a sensible fisherman," she said.

Hamidah recalls that the Saturday afternoon was like any other when her husband, her son, brother and cousin set off on their fishing ship.

"He told me not to wait up but to save some dinner as he would be back by 1am," she said.

It was a clear day when the four departed from Kampung Triang jetty about 4pm in a fibreglass boat to the island which has been dubbed the "Bermuda Triangle of Johor".

When her husband did not return the next morning, the kindergarten teacher in Endau lodged a police report.

"The authorities did everything they could. I was devastated that my husband and son could be lost at sea. For a year I prayed for their safe return but eventually I lost hope and decided that life had to go on," she said.

Salleh’s boat was found five days later with all the fishing equipment intact at Nenasi, a fishing village in Pahang about 45km from the island.

Hamidah was left to raise nine children on her own, her youngest then at 18 months old.

"I sought solace and strength from my children. Although we grieved for our loss, we also helped each other to come to terms with our fate," she said.

As Mohamed Salleh was categorised as a missing person, Hamidah only started receiving his pension after a six-year wait.

"It was a difficult period for us, emotionally and financially. Nevertheless, I am grateful that the Customs Department looked after our welfare," she said.

She managed to raise her children, Noorainee, 24, now working in Kota Tinggi; Salwahidah, 22, a second-year Universiti Utara Malaysia social science student in Sin+++; Salehah, 21, second-year civil engineering student at UiTM in Jengka and Ahmad Nor Safiuddin, 19, who is self-employed in Endau.

The others Nabilah, 16; Syawalluddin, 15; Sheila Siti, 14 and Nurul Hasanah, 13, are studying at SMK Ungku Hussin Endau.

Her sister-in-law, Habsah Amrah, 54, has still not given up hope for Salleh’s return.

"I think they are missing. I still hold prayers and strongly believe they will return home one day," she said.

Habsah still keeps the boat at her home in Kampung Triang, Endau.
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