Alfian Mohamed at Siren's nite

entry by Alfian Mohamed

Firstly I wanna thank JOHO and Starbucks for creating such a wonderful event specially for JOHO lovers, photographers and local act supporters who has made this event a success and make the people of Johor keep asking for more.

On March 26, 2010, JOHO has organized an event with the outing+photography exhibition+local bands as the concept. The event was GREAT! The atmosphere was superb and the crowd were totaly AWESOME!!

Because this was my first time going to this kind of event where you can enjoy your coffee with an acoustics shows, all I can simply said was what more shall you asked for from this Xtravaganza event!

I arrived just nice when I saw a lot of people outside the Starbucks, without wasting any time we (my lil' bro and I) went inside to get the JOHO limited editon Siren's Nite buttons and some coffees. After that I met my ex-primary school classmate. I never thought we would meet at the event.

The show officially started at 8pm where Statik kicked off with their unforgettable melancholy lullaby. At that time the event was on a slow acoustic mode where everyone sat down and relaxed while enjoying Statik who took the stage in full swing!

Highlight

8.05pm - Statik started the show with CHERITA KITA and everyone started to sing along with the tune, it was an unforgettable experience, surely.

8.15pm - Statik performed their latest song GELAP and the song as expected is gonna be a hit on Xfm (I'll bet!!!) I like~~~

8.25pm - Statik final song was NIKMAT SEMENTARA and it eventually brought more people to Starbucks including all the pedestrian outside the cafe. They totally ROCK in acoustic mode. Who denied that must be a wacko who doesn't appreciate music at all

8.28pm - they announced the first lucky draw winner and it turn out to be a American/European/Australian (I wasn't sure) man and he wasn't expected it either.

8.30pm - The Bluebirds took the stage, at that time I was looking for my coffee I placed somewhere else. When I was came back for my seat (on the floor) it started to get more interesting and more people were in front. I lose my seat but my lil' bro still holding his ground and watched the Bluebirds at the stage

8.40pm - It was the the last songs by the bluebirds called ROCKSTAR, I was at the back of the crowd and can actually saw a glimpse of Reza Mohamedand his band on the stage

8.50pm - I managed to get back my seat and while waiting for Plague of Happiness to rock out, they announced the second lucky draw winner.

9.00pm - Mr. Zac's turn to the stage and we all applause for him because without him and the JOHO crew, there will be no Siren's Nite. Terima kasih Mr. Zac for the wonderful event!


9.10pm - Plague of Happiness came up to the stage and rocked out with a ska song that turned the acoustic show that nite to a powerful ska nite and everyone was on their feet and sing along to a very peaceful ska song making the nite even more wonderful.

9.15pm - They sang KONSPIRASI "konspirasi ini dijadikan institusi, semat ke dalam jiwa dijulang tinggi" (sing along!!!). The song was a tribute to their tour in Indonesia to bring peace between Malaysia and Indonesia with lyric "mengapa kita tetap berpecah lagi? buanglah semua perasaan benci, jangan engkau ikut desakan hati". Great song by a great JOHO band. Yeah bring peace not hatred :)

Story of Siren's Nite

entry by Qusyaire Ezwan


JOHO once again organized a very great event on March 26, 2010. Cooperation between Starbucks and JOHO was a success when many JOHO lovers who attended the Siren’s Nite singing praises to JOHO for the awesome event.

Hundreds of JOHO lovers gathered in crowd at Starbucks, The Zone to liven up the Siren's Nite. The event started at 8:15 pm with a performance from Statik, a group from Skudai. Statik perform three songs for the crowd that night.

After the performance of Statik, we had the first lucky draw which was won by Mr. Martin.

Bluebirds continued to enliven the Siren's Nite with their performance. They also performed three songs that night. A very interesting presentation specially for JOHO lovers. After the presentation, we had the lucky draw for the second time and this time it was won by a cute girl.

Siren's Nite became livelier when Wandi as the MC for the night invited Plague Of Happiness to perform. JOHO lovers who attended that night gathered and stood up to enjoy the performances from POH. For the first time in my life, I stood on the chair of Starbuck. Initially, the POH was only to perform three songs, but the fans kept asking POH to continue with their performance. Finally POH presented six songs that night.

Lastly, we had a lucky draw for the third time and was won by a pair of beloved. Siren's Nite ended after that but those who attended did not directly go back home as their stayed, took pictures and also having a chat with fellow friends from JOHO.

There is nothing that can be expressed about the party last night except that it was superb. I hope JOHO will continue to advance in the future.

Congratulations to JOHO!

Siren's Nite

With two more days to go, the preparation for Siren's Nite is almost complete. JOHO lovers who are planning to go are buzzing with excitement. Everyone is looking forward this Friday night.

Siren's Nite is an event to gather and chill as we get to know each other while listening and enjoying the acoustic musics that will be performed by Johor's very own homegrown bands: Statik, Bluebird and Plague of Happiness.

You'll get 20% discount on any purchase from 7.30pm to 10pm. Do not discard your receipt because Starbucks will have lucky draws. Who knows if you are the lucky one that night so hold on to your receipt!

Do come early so that you won't missed out on the event.

Recipe for Hate

Last Saturday, on March 20, 2010, a bunch of JOHO people went to Minyak Beku, Batu Pahat to attend Recipe for Hate, a BBQ and gathering night that was organized by Rekod Lusuh. We started our journey at 3pm when it was raining hard in Johor Bahru. Thank goodness the rain stopped half way. The sun was up albeit behind the cloudy sky.

We fueled our tank with Batu Pahat's famous mee racun first before we continued our journey to Ferry Terminal Minyak Beku, one of the best places to capture the setting sun.

The entrance fee for Recipe for Hate was RM15. You'll get a ticket that you can used to redeem the food provided by Rekod Lusuh. The bands started performing at 8.30pm with Arclic Ayla as the opening act followed by Urughai, Carbon 14 and Sally Faerie. John D. Madman took the center stage with his poetic rendezvous after that. He grabbed the crowd's attention with his words and received a hefty applause.

The show continued with Crestfallen and the rest of the bands. Unfortunately the JOHO members could not stay longer and wait for the show to finish because we need to travel back home.

JOHO would like to thank Feroz Omar and Rekod Lusuh for their hospitality and warm welcome. We wish Rekod Lusuh all the best and hopefully one day we could collaborate and bring in the storm to Batu Pahat.

Petit Climbing Center

Petit Climbing Center is the first professional climbing center in the state of Johor. The center that is located at Taman Saujana, Plentong offers variety of courses such as

• basic climbing courses
• advance climbing courses
• big wall climbing
• abseiling courses
• jumaring courses
  

They also provides personalize climbing training, rope works and organize rock climbing trips if you are interested.

Petit Climbing Center
432, Jalan Saujana Utama,
Taman Saujana,
81750 Plentong,
Johor

contact person: Sharin Hashim (+6097166222) or Shahrul Nazree (+60129044323)

email: arinpetit@yahoo.com
blog: http://arinpetit.blogspot.com
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=349144232230&ref=ts

picture credits to Amirul Izwan

Starbucks and JOHO present Siren's Nite

Starbucks Coffee The Zone Johor Bahru together with JOHO proudly present SIREN's NITE.

The event will take place on March 26, 2010. It will be a night packed with harmonic strings, unforgettable songs and enthralling voices, right here in our outlet at Starbucks Coffee The Zone. There will be three bands that will be performing that night. Check out the poster for details. Hang on to the edge of your seat JOHO lovers because consider yourself guaranteed to be entertained!

In addition, starting from 7:30om to 9:30pm, Starbucks Coffee offers 20% discount for any purchases, exclusively for SIREN's NITE. Make sure you keep your receipt!

Why?

Because you will need the receipt number for the mystery LUCKY DRAW that will be held after every band session. There are cool prizes to be won! So are you feeling extra lucky, buddy?

We sure feel like you are!

So let's us all have a frolicking good time accompanied by one drink, one song at a time!

SIREN's NITE
When: March 26, 2010
Where: Starbucks Coffee, The Zone, Johor Bahru
Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm (enjoy 20% discount)

Roost Juice + Bar

JOHO introduced me to Roost Juice + Bar. It has been around for couple of years I guess. I just didn't know of it, or just does not bother to find out, because I was a hikikimori back in the days. It is only recently that I ventured out and has social life again.

This post is about me telling you guys what an awesome place Roost is. It really is one of the best hang out place perhaps not only in Johor, but in Malaysia as well.

It ain't about the menu (although they are pretty yummy), it is about the place itself. The place has soul. It was decorated to reflect the personality of the owner and very... how should I put this... oldskool and rock n' roll? Yeah, those two are definitely the best words to describe the place. The place also has some kind a laid back attitude about it because the choice of musics it plays so you would be able to chill without worries.

Aight enough with the words, on with the photos.


As you can see, the place is kinda full or art and shit like that. Like I said, awesome. They even have a trishaw at one corner but the picture was shit so I discarded it.

They also has another branch called Roost Bistro. That is where we had our SPAM! party during the New Year.

Entry by kluxorious kluxces

Kukubesi official Johorean t-shirt

Kukubesi has launched a limited edition official JOHOrean t-shirt. Sizes available are XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL. This shirt is only available in red and has gold dust printing.

To those who are interested, please send an email to johobaru@gmail.com with the subject KUKUBESI T-shirt. The email must includes your name, address, contact number, tee size and quantity.

The closing date for the order is March 20, 2010.

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Kukubesi telah mengeluarkan edisi terhad t-shirt rasmi JOHOrean. Size yang boleh didapati ialah S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL. T-shirt ini bewarna merah dan mempunyai gold dust printing.

Untuk mereka yang berminat, sila hantar email ke johobaru@gmail.comdengan subjek KUKUBESI t-shirt. Email tersebut mesti ada nama anda, alamat, nombor telefon, size t-shirt dan kuantiti yang diinginkan.

Tarikh tutup tempahan ialah March 20, 2010.

Kukubesi Intermediate Photoshop Editing Workshop

JOHO and Kukubesi present the Intermediate Photoshop Editing Workshop that will be held at Lost Malaya on March 27, 2010. The workshop is limited to 25 students only. Priority will be given based on first come first serve basis.

Registration for the class is now open. Please go to JOHO facebook for the details. For any further inquiries, you can contact Mr. Partician at 012-360 3069.

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JOHO dan Kukubesi akan melaksanakan satu workshop Intermediate Photoshop Editing yang akan diadakan di Lost Malaya pada Mac 27, 2010. Workshop ini terhad kepada 25 orang pelajar sahaja. Keutamaan diberikan kepada siapa yang cepat.

Pendaftaran untuk workshop ini kini dibuka. Sila pergi ke JOHO facebook untuk maklumat lanjut. Sebarang pertanyaan boleh berhubung dengan Encik Partician di nombor 012-360 3069.

Laila at Terengganu

Last weekend, Laila went to Kuala Terengganu. They were scheduled to perform at Malaya University of Malaysia (UMT).

The journey started at 1.30am on Saturday, March 6, after we fetch the last member of the band: Faidzal at his house. We did not waste any more time thus drove off towards the destination. This whole journey happened after Laila received an invitation from UMT to perform at their event "The Experimental Invasion" that will take place at Dewan Sultan Mizan later that day.

We arrived at Kuantan around 6am and stopped for refreshments. After teh tarik and nescafe tarik, we resumed our journey to Kuala Terengganu. We made another stop at Rantau Abang for breakfast, overlooking the magnificent view of the South China Sea. One really has to get close to nature to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world.


We finally arrived at our destination, the UMT, around 11am. We were greeted by the organizer and Laila was interviewed by their local media journalists. Laila had to wait another hour to do sound check for their performance that night since the band Khottal was up on the stage doing their sound check when we arrived at the scene. Laila took the opportunity to get some rest and caught up with the other bands.

Even though there were some technical difficulties during the sound check, Laila managed to get it done. It was clear from our faces that we were dead tired from the 12 hours journey and can't wait to sleep properly. At 2pm, we went to the bungalow that the organizer has provided us with. The bungalow was located at the edge of Pantai Batu Buruk and we shared the place with another band from Selangor: Sorganina.

After a quick lunch, we all decided to crash and get the necessary rest for the performance that night. Even though it was less than two hours worth of sleep, it managed to revive and re-energized all of us.

We headed back to UMT at 7.45pm. Laila was scheduled to perform after Sorganina at 9pm. Laila did a last minute check on their equipments and before they know it, their turn is up.

They were properly introduced to the crowd by the MC. Laila has quite a fan-base as they cheered for the band. There were also quite a few Johorean in the crowd. This just fueled Laila's spirit to perform the best of their abilities for the sake of their fans.


Laila started the show with their latest song called Seru followed by Frozen, Probasangka and last but not least was Fatal. I can see that they were enjoying themselves on the stage and that made their performance enjoyable for the crowd as well. I can hear the fans admiring the band as they performed their songs and as a fellow JOHOrean, I was very proud of Laila.

I can see the level of professionalism and commitment from each of the band members. Their passions for their music were obvious and despite the struggles and what not, they show that with determination and passions, they can overcome adversity and be at their best when they are performing. They might be funny and seemingly nonchalant but on stage, it is all Laila.

After the show, Laila was surrounded by their fans. They took pictures and got to know each other a little better. Laila appreciates the fans for their supports and I can see that the fans felt appreciated in return.

Then Laila joined the crowd to watched the band Khottal performing and stayed tune for the main event of the night, a performance by Akta Angkasa.

The Experimental Invasion show was over around 11pm. After the show, the bands that performed that night gathered for a group photo before we all went for dinner at Tenang Seafood 2 Restaurant at Pantai Batu Buruk.

The night ended as the bands said goodbye to each other. Laila said thanks with humblest gratitude to the organizer because they are indeed the best. We then headed back to our bungalow and pretty much called it a night since we will be going home in the morning.

The journey home was full of laughter. I did not feel tired at all from driving all the way from Kuala Terengganu to Johor Bahru because I was having so much fun. Thanks Laila for making me feel welcome. The trip is definitely one of my best experience yet.

Laila's next performance will be at the Istana Budaya on March 27, 2010. Go to their myspace for further information.

Entry by kluxorious kluxces.

Winners for JOHO Photo Outing Contest

We did a Photo Outing Contest with the conjunction of JOHO Photo Outing with Kukubesi. As promised, we have picked the winners for each categories: people, places, Thaipusam and a tribute to Al-Marhum Sultan Iskandar. Without further delay, they are:

"uncle ni aku jumpe kat blakang lorong area jalan dhobi... time tu pak cik tgk tgk pokok2 herba kat blakan umah die. mule2 nak suruh pegang plate JOHO tu, puunye la susah... pastu merayu punya rayu, uncle ni stuju.. dan, hasil nya....."

Winner of the PEOPLE category by Hariz Azman

"the most unique culture lies in the heart of JOHO"

Winner for the PLACES category by Alfian Mohamed

"Ceria Pada Hari Thaipusam"

Winner of the THAIPUSAM category by Firdaus Ayub (Kesan Khas)

'Kembali ke Bumi Yang Hijau'

Winner for the tribute to Al-Marhum Sultan Iskandar category by Reez Monostatix

The winners for the contest get these:

• Discount for Kukubesi class in March 2010 (email to us for details)
  
• T-shirt JOHO (including freebies)
  

We would like to congratulate the winners and the others for their effort of submitting the photos. JOHO appreciates your passion and dedication to what you love and responded to our challenge. This is what JOHO tries to uncover.

Here are the other photo submissions for the contest.

category: tribute to Al-Marhum Sultan Iskandar.
entry by Firdaus Ayub

category: tribute to Al-Marhum Sultan Iskandar
Entry by: Nabilla Rizza

category: places
entry by Reez Monostatix

category: Places
entry by Ain Natasha Fadzin

category: people
entry by Reez Monostatix

category: Places
entry by Firdaus Ayub

category: People
entry by Firdaus Ayub

p/s: For more details on the photos, please visit our flickr

Sinema Karung Guni 1

KL-Asia-Eropah-JB

SinemaKarungGuni sesi 1: 20 Februari 2010


Minat aku terhadap filem pernah luntur buat seketika sehinggalah aku mula menghadiri tayangan filem-filem bebas di sekitar Kuala Lumpur pada awal 2000an. Perpindahan ke Kuala Lumpur atas sebab umum melanjutkan pelajaran, sedikit sebanyak menjadi permulaan kepada penghijrahan dalam beberapa perkara lain. Mungkin aku pernah menonton filem-filem alternatif melalui DVD atau VCD (yang menyakitkan mata) di rumah, tapi seingat aku Kelab Seni Filem Malaysia (KSFM) kelolaan Pak(cik atau Bapak) Wong Tuck Cheong di Kuala Lumpur merupakan salah-satu ejen penting kebangkitan kesedaran sinema di sana.

KSFM menjadi medan pertemuan dan persahabatan antara mereka yang berkongsi minat yang sama. Kelab ini masih aktif sejak 70an walau berlaku pertukaran pusat tayangan dan anggotanya. Dekad mutakhir merupakan era yang paling mencabar untuk KSFM kerana ia bersaing dengan beberapa inisiatif berkenaan sinema alternatif yang turut menganjurkan pertunjukkan dan pertandingan filem pendek terutamanya, dengan kelebihan habuan yang boleh dikira lumayan. Filem-filem bebas yang membentuk sebahagian dari Sinema Dunia yang tentunya datang dari seluruh pelusuk bumi semakin mudah didapati di Lembah Kelang meski bukan dalam bentuk tontonan/tayangan terbaik.

Namun aku dan teman-teman yang boleh dikira graduan KSFM masih menonton selagi berkesempatan, walau pola menonton kami mungkin sedikit berubah memandangkan segelintir dari kami juga sudah menjadi pengkarya.

Pengalaman menonton di KSFM dan banyak lagi filem-filem yang dipinjamkan sahabat baik melalui DVD sedikit sebanyak telah membantu aku menghasilkan filem-filem yang kemudian membolehkan aku, sekurang-kurangnya, berpeluang menonton di beberapa pesta filem di Asia dan Eropah.


Aku sangat lega apabila tayangan/sembang separa-sulit SinemaKarungGuni (SKG) dapat dilaksanakan di Johor Bahru baru-baru ini. Mungkin ia sebahagian dari limpahan rahmat di sebalik sedikit halangan untuk menganjurkan festival filem dalam skala dan misi yang agak besar di Kuala Lumpur yang belum pernah ada di Malaysia hingga sekarang.

Aku terharu dan hargai sokongan dalam pelbagai bentuk oleh rakan-rakan dari luar JOHO, JOHO sendiri dan Embrace Hall yang menjayakan – dengan semangat rewang – edisi sulung yang menayangkan dua buah filem arahan Jean-Luc Godard dan sebuah dari Mohsen Makhmalbaf. Kenapa dengan filem daripada dua karyawan ini? Aku rasa tak banyak masa yang tinggal dan semoga ia pilihan yang tepat. Ia pengalaman baru untuk banyak orang yang terlibat, malah aku sendiri teruja kerana tidak pernah mengalami tayangan filem-filem sedemikian di Johor Bahru.

Masih banyak ruang untuk seni kontemporari di Johor Bahru. Aku harap SKG satu titik mula yang positif. Mungkin bakal ada loncatan seketika ke fasa yang seterusnya iaitu SINEMAterSOROK – yang berskala sedikit lebih besar dari SKG – lantaran permintaan dan tawaran daripada karyawan filem bebas dari Indonesia yang ingin berkelana dengan filem mereka di Malaysia.

info penulis: Azharr Rudin, lahir dan membesar di Johor Bahru, merupakan antara segelintir pembikin filem Malaysia yang menyerlah di sirkit festival filem antarabangsa. Beliau singgah sebentar di JOHO.

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Pasca dan reaksi

• Toqreemaow JayBee: Tahniah Penganjur Sinema Karung Guni. Tahniah Embrace Hall!
  
  Berdebar Tok bila tiba-tiba Azhar pin point Tok untuk bagi komen tentang Breathless. Ilmu filem Tok tak seberapa. Rasa macam jawab soalan lisan Bahasa Inggeris SPM. Nasib baik lampu tak terang sangat, tak nampak peluh kat dahi.
  
  Apa pun,
  Bagi Tok, pelajaran paling penting malam itu adalah:
  1) Tiada cara salah membikin filem.
  2) Tiada cara salah menonton filem.
  
  Tok harap penonton yang hadir akan teruja dan mula berekperimentasi dgn media motion picture.
  
  Terimakasih penganjur.

  
  
• Kluxorious Kluxces: kenapa balik awal? Bread and Flower layan habis.
  

  
  
• Toqreemaow JayBee: Klux,
  

  Bukan balik. Ada 'urusan seri paduka baginda' yang mesti dilaksanakan. Sesal juga tak dapat layan filem Iran. :-(
  
  Nak dengar review Klux tentang film-film Sinema Karung Guni. Kongsi la.

  
  
• Kluxorious Kluxces: saya rasa badan Michel sangat sasa! hahahaha ok ok lets be serious XD
  

  
  Untuk Breathless, rasanya the crime and the romance were well balance. Yang melekat dalam paler otak bila dia quote Faulkner: Given a choice between grief and nothing, I'd choose grief. Dalam tu. And in the end memang Michel chose Nothing pun.
  
  Tok tanya pasal music dia kan? Rasa memang it's something yang trendy pada masa tu but at the same time there's reference to Mozard, Brahm and Chopin. So memang klasikal jugak la.
  
  As for Bread and Flowers, it shows how the two generations have their own way of handling the situation. Orang dulu chose violence while the youths were striving towards peacefulness. They may talked about saving the mankind but they have different approaches. I think that was pretty deep in and of itself. Just think of the difference it can make if the young Palestanian/Iraqi have the same mentality?
  

  
  
• Toqreemaow JayBee: Re: Breathless
  My favret scene adalah scene ending. Berlari jauh dalam keadaan nazak dengan darah meleleh kat belakang. Simply love that scene.
  
  Dari segi tema Lelaki vs wanita pula, Tok lihat wanita cantik yang bijak juga terperangkap cintakan bad boy. Lelaki pula sering kecundang kerana keghairahannya terhadap wanita cantik. So true.

• Kluxorious Kluxces: hehe dari sasa jadi nyah. lari memang tak bleh blah but yeah because of that it was memorable.
  

  
  cinta itu sendiri complicated =)

  
  
• Nabilla Riza: tahniah azharr.. memang best laa karungguni cinema!

  
  
• Yusri Bachok Ypdb: banyak ilmu yang di kongsi, aku dapatkan itu...

  
  
• Azrafe Zaky: yeah....ILMU tu yg kita sama2 mau kan...kudos ntuk semua kerana effort yg diberikan...kita sama2 tunggu fasa kedua nanti. yea!

JOHO tees re-printed!

Listen up, peeps!

Because of the high demands, JOHO has decided to re-print the LIMITED EDITION JOHO t-shirt series 01 in limited numbers. To those who are yet to get their hands on the tees, here is your chance. Grab it before it is gone.

We are giving our priorities for online purchasers. The details for the online booking are as follows:

• Online purchase is for limited numbers only. Priority will be given based on first come first serve basis.
• Email to johobaru@gmail.com your name, contact number, mailing address, quantity and t-shirt size.
  
• We will send you confirmation email which will include the total payment (including postage) and bank account number.
• Payment must be cleared within 3 days of purchasing. Failed to do so and we will cancel order.
  

Once you have the tee in your hands, we would appreciate it if you could snap a photo of yourself wearing the tee and send it to us via email.

Spread the love. Wear with pride.

Photos credit to Amirul Izwan

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Salam warga JOHO,

Disebabkan permintaan yang tinggi, JOHO mengambil keputusan untuk mencetak semula baju JOHO edisi terhad siri 01 ini. Kepada mereka yang masih kempunan nak dapatkan tee ni, sekaranglah masanya!

Kali ini JOHO memberi lebih keutamaan kepada pembeli online. Untuk menempah online, sila rujuk maklumat tersebut:

• Kuantiti untuk tempahan online adalah terhad. Siapa cepat dia dapat.
• Emailkan nama, contact nombor, alamat, kuantiti dan saiz baju ke johobaru@gmail.com
• Kami akan bagi email confirmation beserta dengan jumlah bayaran (termasuk pos) dan nombor akaun bank.
• Bayaran perlu diselesaikan selewat-lewatnya 3 hari selepas tempahan dibuat. Kalau lambat tempahan akan dibatalkan.

Lepas korang dah dapat baju, sila ambil gambar korang pakai baju JOHO tu dan hantar kat kitorang via email.

Spread the love. Wear with pride.

Photos credit to Amirul Izwan

Events: March & Apr 2010

Jom Mengail (Fishing Event)
When: March 1 - 31, 2010
Where: Recreation Park at Sea Front (Pontian Town) and Recreation Park at Sungai Rambah
Organizer: Pontian District Council
Phone: 07-687 1442
Website: http://www.mdpontian.gov.my

2010 Chingay Parade
When: March 5 - 7, 2010
Where: Jalan Ulu Ayer Molek
Organizer: Tiong-Hua Federation of Johor Bahru
Phone: 07-278 8999
email: pthjb@jb-tionghua.org.my

Malaysia Motorcross Championship
When: March 6 & 7, 2010
Where: Sutera Mall, Johor Bahru
Organizer: Trimus Motosports
Phone: 012-411 7714

Johor Tourism Awards And Exhibition
When: March 12-14, 2010
Where: Persada Johor International Convention Centre, Johor Bahru
Organizer: Johor Tourism
http://www.tourismjohor.com/

2009 Autoshow
When: March 12-14, 2010
Where: Persada Johor International Convention Centre, Johor Bahru
Organizer: JOEX Production 2009 Autoshow

SIREN's NITE
When: March 26, 2010
Where: Starbuck Coffee, The Zone, Johor Bahru
Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm (enjoy 20% discount)
Organizer: Starbuck Coffee The Zone JB and JOHO

Johor Bahru Chess Master Challenge 2010
When: March 27 & 28, 2010
Where: Dataran Bandaraya Johor Bahru
Organizer: Johor Bahru City Council
Phone: 07-228 2525
email: info@mbjb.gov.my

National Bonsai Show & Competition
When: March 30 to April 10, 2010
Where: Tanjung Emas, Bandar Maharani, Muar
Organizer: Johor Bonsai Growers, Muar Municipal Council
Phone: 07-776 4094

Lakar Endau Rompin Art Expidition
When: March 26 to April 11, 2010
Where: Level 4, Danga City Mall, Johor Bahru
Organizer: National Department For Culture And Arts, State of Johor
Phone: 07-224 8270
email: hamid@jkkn.gov.my
website: http://www.jkkn.gov.my/v2/?lang=en

PIKOM PC Fair 2010
When: April 2-4, 2010
Where: Persada Johor International Convention Centre, Johor Bahru

Home Fair 2010
When: April 9-11, 2010
Where: Persada Johor International Convention Centre, Johor Bahru
Organizer: X Two Media Sdn Bhd

Royal Johor Charity Golf
When: April 17, 2010
Where: Royal Johor Country Club, Jalan Larkin, Johor Bahru
Organizer: Royal Johor Country Club
Email: rjcc@tm.net.my
Website: http://www.royaljohorcountryclub.com

Traditional Dance Festival
When: April 17 & 18, 2010
Where: Plaza Angsana, Johor Bahru
Organizer: The National Department For Culture And Arts, State of Johor
Contact: Mdm. Surani Binti Haji Nasir
Email: surani@jkkn.gov.my

Malaysia Rally 2010 (FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship)
When: April 24 & 25, 2010
Where: Johor Bahru - Kota Tinggi, Johor
Organizer: Johor State Government, Johor Tourism Department, Wheel Sports Management
Email: info@johortourism.com.my
Website: http://www.tourismjohor.com

Culture Hot Spot
When: March 1 - October 31, 2010
Where: Leggaran Segget (JB Bazaar - In Front of MARA Building)
Time: 6pm - 12am (Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Organizer: The National Department For Culture & Arts, State of Johor
Contact: Mdm. Surani Binti Haji Nasir
Email: surani@jkkn.gov.my

Promo: March & April 2010

MITM Travel Fair
When: March 5 - 7, 2010
Where: Sutera Mall, Johor Bahru
Organizer: MCTA
Phone: 07-224 7568

Make-Up Party!
When: March 13, 2010
Where: Pohon Minda Studio, Pasir Gudang
Fees : RM50
Duration : 9.00am to 5.00pm
Note : Limited to 15 person per class

Bengkel Editing Kukubesi
When: March 27, 2010
Where: Lost Malaya, Johor Bahru
Fees: RM300
Note: Limited to 25 people
Contact for booking: 012-3603069
email: johobaru@gmail.com
blog: http://johobaru.blogspot.com

Cuti-cuti 1Malaysia Travel Fair
When: April 27 & 28 , 2010
Where: City Square, Johor Bahru
Time: 10am-10pm

Life of a Fighter, a photo exhibition
When: April 1 to May 1, 2010
Where: Lost Malaya, Johor Bahru