JOHOR. Situated at the southern end of Peninsular Malaysia, the state of Johor is also a neighbour of Singapore. It was named after the Sungai Johor (Johor River), the longest river in the state. Its capital city, Johor Bahru is a vibrant and thriving commercial city, offering a host of sporting events, pulsating nightlife, wide-ranging accommodation and a myriad of restaurants. It also offers shopping opportunities in the form of modern malls, arcades, handicraft centres, bazaars and open-air markets. Johor is also known as a golfers’ paradise as the state …

PAHANG. Pahang is blessed with famous hill resorts with cool mountain air, internationally renowned beaches and islands, serene lakes, spectacular waterfalls and intriguing caves. This largest state in Peninsular Malaysia is also home to the world’s oldest rainforests filled with exotic and even endangered flora and fauna. At its coast, the virgin jungle relaxes into peaceful and rustic fishing villages, a stunning contrast to the multicultural and sophisticated state capital, Kuantan.

KEDAH. Located in the northern region of the peninsula and known as the ‘Rice Bowl’ of Malaysia,  Kedah’s scenic beauty is unrivalled. Her great expanse of green paddy fields against the backdrop of ancient hills provides a serene ambience that adds to the appeal of this picturesque state. Steeped in history, culture and heritage, Kedah was the birthplace for many  ancient kingdoms believed to date back to the 6th century A.D. Its capital city, Alor Star, depicts a harmonious fusion of the state’s past and present.
Off the western shore are …

Malaysia is home to many natural wonders, which are wreathed in legends. From popular island gateways to tranquil lakes and awe-inspiring mountains, there are fascinating stories behind them all.
Be enthralled by these mystifying tales, which have been told and retold over the years from one generation to the next. Rich in adventure and sagas about fairies, heroes, magic, curses and heavenly celestial beings, these legends are fascinating to all.
Interesting characters, some heroic, others destructive make these…

A LOOK AT MALAYSIA will give you an insight of the Malaysian ways of life. We will bring you stories untold before, about our multiracial society… our customs and traditions, our colorful history, our legends, our heroes, our hopes and aspirations, our strength and determination to go into the future as a united and harmonious nation. We will bring you Malaysia… a destination you will want to miss.

DATUK HASSAN HARUN is the first personality to be featured in this column.
Aged 63 years, Datuk Hassan was born in Kampong Gong Dermin, Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
His early education was at Sekolah Rendah SIS, Pasir Mas dan later for his secondary and pre-university education he attended the Maktab Sultan Ismail, Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
Tertiary Education:

B.A (Hons), University Malaya.
Master in Management, Asian Institute of Management (AIM), Manila.
Japanese Management, Institute of International Studies and Training, Fujinomiya, Japan.

Educational / Management Awards:

Triple ‘A’ Award, Asian Institute of Management, Manila.
Doctor of Business Administration (Hon), International Management Centre, …

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