Cheong Safely in JB

[goodu]

Originally Posted by owl888

So how did u find out? Thru' the Malaysian customs

malaysia website. myeg.com.my

[owl888]

Originally Posted by goodu

malaysia website. myeg.com.my

Looks like Malaysian mata very slow in updating the records. Although may not sound like a very brilliant idea, but maybe u can write email to them to appeal if the seller refuse to settle the summons?

[goodu]

Originally Posted by owl888

Looks like Malaysian mata very slow in updating the records. Although may not sound like a very brilliant idea, but maybe u can write email to them to appeal if the seller refuse to settle the summons?

yah... they very slow update.

offense last year march but when i check in oct... never update... tot clear then this mth check, summon there

my malaysia colleague check for me... say i need to go down to their TP office in JB to file a report then they will waive off for me.

[oldnewbie]

FYI all bros,
Beware of new car jacking tactics in JB!
I know many bros like to send car to car wash then go cheong/MP

TACTIC USED..
1. thief drives car into car wash for wash
2. comes back after collecting keys to car after wash and says wrong key
3. EXCHANGES keys with washer (that's how they get your car keys)
4. drives away your car with your keys

reported in yesterdays newspaper

[KatoeyLover69]

Originally Posted by owl888

Looks like Malaysian mata very slow in updating the records. Although may not sound like a very brilliant idea, but maybe u can write email to them to appeal if the seller refuse to settle the summons?

Report from The STAR dated 26 January 2013 :-

Motorists who fail to pay outstanding summonses will be brought to court, says traffic police

JOHOR BARU: Traffic offenders, including motorists from Singapore, who fail to settle their outstanding summonses within a month from the date issued will be hauled to court.

The police issued the stern warning as many of them are taking it too lightly to settle the fines.

Johor Baru (South) traffic chief Deputy Supt Ooi Kok Seong said about 13,000 summonses were issued last year for various traffic offences within the Johor Baru district.

“Over the years the number of summonses have increased gradually but many of the traffic offenders have not settled their dues on time,” he told StarMetro.

He cited a previous case where a motorist was ordered by the court to settle her outstanding summonses for two years amounting to RM48,000.

“If payments are made within a month, motorists would get a discount between 30% and 50% depending on how fast they settle it,” he said adding that the police would not entertain those who wanted to settle their fines after the one month grace period was over.

He said upon the expiry of the one-month grace period, traffic offenders would have to face the court once the arrest warrants were issued, and the police would conduct arrest warrants operation to apprehend them.

DSP Ooi said the court then might order them to pay up to three times more than the original amount of the fine under Section 119 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for failure to pay traffic summonses.

He also said that there would not be any leniency or discounts for six traffic offences - illegal parking, accidents, beating red traffic lights, failure to use safety belts and helmets, and using hand phones while driving.
----- KatoeyNewsNetwork

[Goatslooter]

50% discount for those early birds payment? not a bad deal?
I have enjoyed once for placing a wrong parking coupon ? summon me Rm30 after max discount of 50% I paid Rm 15. I slept peacefully !

[darkaker]

Also Park in bright area or where there are a lot of people traffic.

[KatoeyLover69]

Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints from Feb 4, 2013

AsiaOne | Friday, Feb 1, 2013

SINGAPORE - Traffic volume at the Woodlands and Tuas land checkpoints is expected to be heavy throughout the Lunar New Year holidays, said the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

Traffic build-up is expected to start from Monday (Feb 4) and continue throughout the festive period till Tuesday (February 12). Travellers using the land checkpoints during these periods can expect delays. To avoid a surge of people and vehicles seeking clearance at the land checkpoints, travellers are advised to adjust their travel plans if possible. The ICA added that with enhanced security checks, traffic build-up is inevitable.

How to ease congestion

Drivers are encouraged to maintain lane discipline to ease congestion, and to car-pool or make use of public transport.

Singaporeans issued with the BioPass or registered with the National Registration Office, can use the enhanced Immigration Automated Clearance System (eIACS) lanes at the bus halls for immigration clearance.

Travellers are reminded to ensure that they are carrying their own passports before presenting themselves for immigration clearance at the checkpoints. The ICA has detected a number of cases where travellers presented the wrong passports for immigration clearance. This has affected clearance efficiency and caused inconvenience to other checkpoint users.

In addition, travellers should also make sure that they do not bring unlawful or prohibited goods into or out of Singapore. The list of controlled and prohibited items can be found on ICA’s website http://www.ica.gov.sg.

Traffic information available on EMAS

Travellers leaving Singapore by Woodlands or Tuas Checkpoints will be able to know in advance the traffic situation from LTA’s Expressway Monitoring & Advisory System (EMAS) installed along the AYE and BKE respectively.

Drivers may also call the traffic information hotline at 6863-0117, listen to TrafficWatch on the radio or visit LTA’s One Motoring website (http://www.onemotoring.com.sg) to check the latest traffic conditions at the land checkpoints.
----- KatoeyNewsNetwork

[Goatslooter]

the best way to avoid jam is to stay put in Sing for CNY

[KatoeyLover69]

Originally Posted by Goatslooter

the best way to avoid jam is to stay put in Sing for CNY

Either stay put in SillyPore or go to Batam/Bangkok to relax

[KatoeyLover69]

New joint crime prevention effort by Johor and Singapore police

POLICE on both sides of the Causeway today jointly launched a series of five pamphlets in their first cross-border crime prevention initiative.

Targeting travellers from Singapore and Malaysia, the brochures contain police contact numbers, and safety tips to ward off theft, violent property crime, outrage of modesty and cheating scams. The fifth is a guide on prohibited items in Singapore. The initiative is spearheaded by the Jurong Police Division and the Johor Police Contingent.

"Now with the rise of Iskandar, we see an extra need to intensify our efforts, especially from the commercial standpoint. This is in anticipation of investors," said Datuk Ismail bin Yatim, Johor's deputy chief police officer, in a speech delivered at Aeon Bukit Indah Shopping Centre, Johor Baru.

From today, the pamphlets - in English and Malay - will be distributed at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints. There are also plans to roll them out to tourist hotspots around Johor.
----- KatoeyNewsNetwork

[KatoeyLover69]

Originally Posted by Goatslooter

the best way to avoid jam is to stay put in Sing for CNY

S'poreans prefer to spend time overseas during CNY

Singaporeans have indicated that they prefer to spend time overseas during Chinese New Year.

65 per cent of more than 100 Singaporeans polled in a Hotels.com survey revealed that they would like to get away during the festive season, with 26 per cent who are already putting their holiday plans into action.

Respondents cited wanting to take advantage of the long weekend as a reason for going away. Others said they do not celebrate the occasion (12%), and some also said they want to avoid family gatherings (8%).

Travelling to Asia was popular among most Singaporeans as 85 per cent picked cities in the region primarily due to their proximity to Singapore and perceived value for money.

Bangkok (20%) was a favourite for Singaporeans, followed by Tokyo (16%) and Phuket (15%). London was the only non-Asian destination to make the top 10 list.

Singaporeans' top 10 holiday destinations for CNY getaway:

1. Bangkok - 20%

2. Tokyo - 16%

3. Phuket - 15%

4. Seoul - 14%

5. Hong Kong - 13%

6. London - 9%

7. Osaka - 7%

8. Shanghai - 4%

9. Beijing - 1%

10. Kuala Lumpur - 1%
----- KatoeyNewsNetwork

[KatoeyLover69]

Report from The STAR dated 20 March 2013 :-

JB people like working with the police in fighting crime

JOHOR BARU: The public is happy they have a role in community policing programmes, which includes fighting crime.

The success of this collaboration with the police is reflected in the 26.7% drop in crime incidents between 2009 and last year in Johor, one of the states identified in the NKRA for reducing crime under the Government Transformation Programme (GTP).

State deputy police chief Senior Asst Comm Datuk Ismail Yatim said the community policing initiative had become an integrated part of the police efforts to reduce crime, adding that there were 268 community policing programmes in Johor.

He said criminal cases dropped from 20,970 in 2011 to 19,068 last year. The drop of more than 9.07% in the crime rate was more than the target set under the NKRA, he added.

“When we compare last year’s total cases to the 26,035 cases reported in 2009, we see a drop of about 26.7% in crime activities,” he said, adding that community policing was part of 30 initiatives by the Johor police to help reduce crime rates.

Bukit Indah community policing chairman Yap Keng Tak said many people now realised the importance of forging close ties with the police in reducing crime.

“We had only five members when our community policing started on June 26, 2009, but we now have more than 1,200 members,” he said, adding that the people had noticed a drop in crime cases since the GTP was launched that year.

“Residents were scared to walk out of their homes because of rampant snatch theft and robbery cases. That has all changed now.”
----- KatoeyNewsNetwork

[KatoeyLover69]

Report from The New Paper (Singapore) dated 21 March 2013 :-

S'porean trio robbed at knifepoint in JB

THEY were interested in property in JB and headed there on Monday night.

Mr Effande Mohamad Yashin, 30, a real estate agent, and a couple, who wanted to be known only as Mr Shah and Madam Emma, then had dinner with a Malaysian friend.

As they were about to head back to Singapore, four men wearing surgical masks and caps attacked the couple.

The men were armed with a long knife and a metal rod. They got away with Madam Emma's handbag, which contained her and Mr Shah's passport, ICs, credit and debit cards, cash and other items.

They would have also driven away with Mr Effande's Subaru Impreza if not for his quick thinking.
Read the full report in The New Paper on Thursday (March 21).
----- KatoeyNewsNetwork

[owl888]

The trio were tracked and followed by the robbers. Maybe their handbags r branded and cars too flashy!