MEETING AN EX-SCHOOLMATE AT PARADIGM MALL, JOHOR BAHRU

   4TH JULY 2025    ~ I finally got to see this one ex-schoolmate [of SMS Muar] again after asking him out many times. I just have a few ex-schoolmates who regularly go for chat sessions and Mr. Mohd. Razib Noordin was one of them.

butter kaya croissant

fried noodles

We had the meeting at Vivo in Paradigm Mall. It was just a short dining in session for lunch after the Friday prayer and we had to bid goodbyes before 5.00 p.m. to avoid the traffic jam. Will be seeing Mr, Razib again as he promised to give me young banana plants from his garden.

ATTENDING A CHILD SUPPORT TEAM COURSE IN CRYSTAL CROWN HOTEL

   14th - 16th APRIL 2025    ~ I attended a course organized by Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat [Welfare Department] of Johor. The sessions were about Child Support Team [CST] which was actually similar to Pasukan Pelindung Kanak-kanak [Child Protection Team].

The 3D2N course was held at Crystal Crown Hotel, Johor Bahru. I got to have the chance to stay in hotel [for free] these days attending course and seminars after voluntarily working with the Department.

The course was interesting as it was filled with activities throughout, and not just talk sessions. Another thing, I got to mingle with people of different background, especially with those were grouped together with me.

By the end of the course, I got to understand that the members of the CST should act as the eyes and ears to make sure the safety and welfare of the children are well taken care of in the community.

[there should be a few more photos that I could upload later.]

 

HOTEL REVIEW: VIP HOTEL, SEGAMAT

I put up a night in Segamat town after attending a wedding of an ex-student in Felda Redong [READ HERE]. At the same time, I went to visit an ex-schoolmate in Tangkak the next day [READ HERE].

I decided to stay at VIP Hotel which should be one of the expensive hotels in town. Indeed, it was the right decision.

The building was still new, the room was spacious and clean, which should be the most important factor.

the view from the window

The lobby

the swimming pool

I took the breakfast package this time, and it was another wise decision. The selection of food was decent enough and the dining area was also big. There was however a large crowd that morning.

It was only a short stay but I would not hesitate to choose VIP Hotel again next time I am back in Segamat.