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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 08 March 2010 10:03 |
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From Johor Buzz
Johor is the first state in Malaya to have a coat-of-arms. It was designed by Sultan Abu Bakar in 1886. He added it to his royal regalia as a symbol of sovereignty and recognition of Johor as an independent state following the signing of the Anglo Johor Treaty of 1885.
The emblem depicted two young tigers flanking a shield surmounted by a crown. The crown symbolises sovereignty. At that time, Johor was the only state that had a crown for its ruler. The crown is placed at the apex signifying priority and homage to the ruler, as in the Malay saying "kerja Raja dijunjung, kerja sendiri dikelek".
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 24 February 2010 09:46 |
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Below are four living testimonies of those who had their cancer diagnosed during the College of Radiology’s Value Added Mammogram Programme in Segamat in 2006-2007. Thanks to the funding provided by our sponsors, the CMP has been organised for Segamat and the surrounding areas for several years now with the collaboration of the Breast Cancer Support Society Segamat and the IIUM Breast Centre in Kuantan.
PS’s Story
I felt a lump in my left breast during self examination. I went to the BCSS for help and they recommended me to IIUM Kuantan for a mammogram with CoR subsidising the cost of the scan, free transport and also the cost of needle biopsy.
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 24 February 2010 08:18 |
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The Breast Cancer Support Society Segamat (BCSS) report on the College of Radiology (CoR) Value Added Mammogram Programme (CMP2006-2009), Segamat, Johor – December 2009
Taken from www.RadiologyMalaysia.org
Through the subsidised value added mammogram programme under College of Radiology, the Breast Cancer Support Society Segamat have managed to send many ladies who met the criteria for a much-needed mammogram / scanning. Currently, participants are sent to the Breast Centre IIUM Kuantan as it is nearest to Segamat. The journey takes about 2 ½ hours one way and the cost of transportation was borne by the CoR.
From year 2006 to date, a total of 915 ladies have benefitted from the CMP. About 38% have been advised to go for scanning 6 months later while 2% had Fine Needle Cytology or Core Biopsy carried out. 11 ladies (1.2%) have had mastectomy (surgery to remove the breast) done. Most of them had cancer detected early – i.e. at stage 1 and 2.
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Written by Alien Mum
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Wednesday, 17 February 2010 18:25 |
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I have been coming to Segamat for many years and have lived here for 5, though it's only been recently that I've discovered the walking track down by the riverside. Starting at the second bridge, the track meanders through rows of trees by the rivers and leads to a newly refurbished recreational park. The park includes sealed walking tracks around a small lake, a nice looking playground, and a basketball court.
Many people of all races take the opportunity in the early morning to stroll, jog or run through the cool air amidst the many trees. There's even some fitness equipment placed strategically along the walking track. Most people visit the track between 7 and 8am, though I've never been down there in the evenings. There are two ways to get to the park - the entrance by the second bridge and one at the back of Taman Segar (please correct me in the comments if I am wrong). There seems to be a third entrance that comes in from the opposite way to the second bridge, but again, I'm not sure where that ends up - will have to follow that road one day and see if really is an entrance.
There are a few improvements that would make the park even nicer. Firstly, the rubbish that litters the place needs to be cleared away - it's such a shame that so many people consider the environment their own personal rubbish bin. Secondly, the entrance gate at the second bridge needs to be opened or changed to accomodate the older members of the community who walk there. The gate is situated at the top of steep incline and could lead to a serious injury should someone trip while trying to climb over or around the gate.
Overall though, the walking track and recreational park make for a very pleasant way to work off those extra kilos gained over Chinese New Year.
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 16 February 2010 10:55 |
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Interview with C. Narayanan
by Sim Bak Heng (My Johor Article)
2010/01/05
LIFE in the estate was wonderful. I wish I still lived there but development forced me to move out of the estate many years ago.
Born in Tangkak, my family moved to Kluang when I was 24. We stayed at Ladang Lambak, which was one of the pioneer rubber estates four decades ago. I worked as a pest and disease surveyor in the rubber and oil palm sector while my siblings became rubber tappers. Two years later, I was promoted to estate field staff and I held the position until my retirement in 2004. After I retired, I moved to a terrace house in Taman Desa which I bought in 1996.
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