METRO: SOUTH & EAST
Monday, May 21, 2012Stalls misleading customers by displaying Quranic verses
JOHOR BARU: Many food operators especially mamak stall owners here are displaying versus from the Quran to mislead customers into thinking that they have halal certification.
Johor to provide aid to the needy
MUAR: The Poor and the needy in Bakri were urged to go to special officer to Mentri Besar for Bentayan Chris Lee’s office in the town to register their needs and problems.
A first for Johor Baru
JOHOR BARU: A developer had built the state’s first bicycle lane spanning two kilometres in Sri Austin.
Tuition teacher cries foul after getting slaped
JOHOR BARU: A student who works as a part time tuition teacher claimed that she was slapped and punched by the centre head following a disagreement.
Overcoming the odds
JOHOR BARU: SMK (P) Temenggong Ibrahim student Nurul Najihah Ishak was teased for her disabilities by her peers but channelled her anger into motivation for her to achieve good results in her studies.
Deserving police officers get promoted
JOHOR BARU: Hard work, determination, and discipline paid off for three police officers who received a promotion in their ranks.
More than 20,000 visited Malaysian Property Expo
JOHOR BARU: More than 20,000 people visited the Malaysian Property Expo (Mapex) here recently. Many of these visitors were on the lookout for property due to reports that prices will be going up.
Fifty donate blood to help the needy
JOHOR BARU: About 50 people turned up to donate blood at a campaign organised by the Johor Baru Red Crescent Society recently.
Over 1,000 mums attend national-level Mother’s Day celebration
JOHOR BARU: It was a special day out for mum oftwo Norah Faizah Faisal as it was a unique experience to share the special day with more than 1,000 mothers at the national-level Mother’s Day celebration here recently.

