Please make sure no “poke-eye” English is used like signboards erected by Tourism Ministry.
In below picture, under surface of makeshift rooftop looks dirty.
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http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/4/10/focus/11075478&sec=focus I refer to this letter, http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/4/9/focus/11071241&sec=focus which disagree on dual ticketing system for local and foreign tourists. Dual ticketing system is a standard practice in many countries in Asia. The system is fair to locals who have to bear for huge development costs for tourism infrastructure through taxation like income tax, sales tax, etc. The amount of tax payable by foreign tourists during their visit is insufficient to cover the overall development cost, therefore higher ticket price for foreign tourists is indirect taxation to reclaim huge cost in infrastructure expenses like a few hundred millions spent on Melaka River beautification project. Dual ticketing system actually is not a discriminatory policy, but it’s a more balanced and fair policy to recover cost from local and foreign tourists. Besides, cheaper tickets for locals encourage more domestic tourism and reduce the outflow of cash to foreign countries.
Muar & Tangkak >>> There are several boat renting facilities along Muar river’s middle and upper stream from Bukit Pasir to Bukit Kepong. The stretch of Muar River is abundant with tiger prawns especially at the certain period. This is one of the boat renting centers (not sure it’s legal registered with ROC and marine police) at Gersik Town. GPS: 2.207448N, 102.710109E The boat renting center in Gersik is operated by a Malay businessman and their contact is listed on the banner at the wooden jetty. Usually, advance booking for boat is not needed. Do you notice there is a concrete jetty which was built by the British Colonial government before World War 1? Local old folks said the jetty is older than them, the actual erection date could be more than 100 year ago. Those old jetties in Muar River built by British lasted for a very long time unlike new jetties built by BN government which are never lasted for more than 10 year. Panchur new jetty is a good example which was washed away a few years later. I prefer to say British old engineers in non-IT age are smarter than engineers hired by BN government.
Tourism >>> The Malay stall at the riverbank is selling a package nasi lemak and a cup of teh tarik at RM2 only. First I thought the waiter has miscalculated, then I asked her to recheck. The same food costs double in Kuala Lumpur. There are two tourist attractions, crocodile world and Kota Johor Lama at Teluk Sengat. The scenery at the riverbank with Johor river bridge as its backdrop is appealing and amazing. The crocodile world and Old Johor Fort info will be published in my travel blog, www.tourmalaysia.com. Old Johor Fort : http://www.tourmalaysia.com/2012/04/09/old-johor-fort/ Teluk Sengat Crocodile World : http://www.tourmalaysia.com/2012/04/10/teluk-sengat-crocodile-world/ Those from JB and Singapore can use Johor River Bridge to reach Teluk Sengat.  Stalls at the riverbank  Don't mistaken the Johor River brigde as Penang bridge view from Batu Uban.  A jetty is strecthing far into Johor River. Property >>>
You do not need to hire McKinsey consultants to advise Najib that RM3000 monthly income can only afford for RM100,000 flat unless your father is a minister who can fork out RM300,000 for your RM400,000 apartment. The starting salary for fresh engineer is stagnant since 90s, but the house price rises up by three- or four-fold in the same period. Property prices in Malaysia with GDP 7,500 per capita is ridiculous high, 90% people born after 80s cannot afford to own a house with their income.
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