One Day/One Night Johore Seafood Tour

Maximum pax is 16 persons (including myself and 2 others as co-leaders). 

Interested members, please pick your choice from the following 2 destinations, and the majority selection prevail:-

Batu Pahat (Straits of Malacca seafood) with optional river-cruise, Sungai Api Api. 

                                                        OR

Mersing (South China Sea seafood) with optional boat-cruise to Pulau Besar.

  • 22nd May (Friday)

9.00 Depart by bus (yellow-coloured Causeway bus) from Ban San / Queen Street junction terminal

10.30-45am  Arrive at Larkin terminal

11.10am Depart for Batu Pahat  OR  11.30am Depart for Mersing

Both destinations take about 2hours 10/15mins (without breaks)

Upon arrival Batu Pahat, check-in Hotel Garden (70 plus ringgit or more)

Upon arrival Mersing, check-in Hotel Seri Malaysia (90 plus ringgit or more)

Other hotel choices are available upon majority’s request

  • 23rd May (Saturday) 

10.00am Optional river or boat cruise OR detour to Keluang and take 1.05pm train for home

2.30pm depart BATU PAHAT

3.00pm depart MERSING

Registration :

  1. Bira
  2. Eyvonne Chew
  3. S.K. Chua
  4. Genet Leong
  5. Sockie
  6. Daisy Yeo
  7. Pauline Chew
  8. Norlinda ?
  9. Ah Nee ?

50 thoughts on “One Day/One Night Johore Seafood Tour”

  4. Dear EOs,

    Could you kindly count me in too.

    Only “problem” is can you pls count me out of the Seafood Dinner as I am veggie-tarian. Kindly drop me an email Silvie_1661@yahoo.com.sg so that I can let you know how I can join in for the dinner w/o eating the seafood dishes.

    However if this is a hussle, then I would have to withdraw with sincere apologies.

    Tku for your kind understanding.

    Kind Regards,
    Genet

  5. helo Abel,
    I want to jalan2 together, but your date 22May tak ngam!..as my fren will be taking 2wks leave lah…sob!sob!
    Nonetheless, her trip not confirm yet..anything can happen…who knows…..I may have the chance?..hehe :)

    Wah!…Bira yg manis!..u first to register ah?
    but i don see Lily & Ahnee anywhere leh?..

    GenetLeong@4..
    Not a problem lah….you eat veggies, we eat seafood beside you boleh tak?…kawan2 hor :)

  6. My dear Abel, Lily and myself are not able to co-lead this JB trip as we are not sure if we can take leave at this point of time. Nevertheless I am keen to join, but only can confirm nearer to date. So how can I be EO…..sorry lah

    Nor, 22nd May still far away, cannot decide now. :(

    Ah Nee

  11. Hi There,

    1) I have received calls from members asking if it could be an overlapping Sat/Sun trip instead. But due to the nature of his job, Abel cannot take leave on both Sat & Sun. He can only take 1 of the 2 days off.

    2) Also, Abel would like to have more male participation – preferably 5 including himself.

    3) As I won’t be going on this trip, Abel is in need of assistant/s to help him do the co-ordination because he is not always at the computer. So, for those who are keen to go, would you be willing to assist?

    Volunteer/s anyone?

  12. Dear Friends

    Thanks Lily, appreciate your frank comments.

    Now, as two SHCians Charles Chua & Lim Tian Soo have indicated their willingness to utilise their cars for transportation, then we need just another one vehicle(SK Chua, can you please oblige) to accomondate the FIFTEEN of us. Passengers must share the petrol or parking fees, if any and perhaps for food, my suggestion is to provide for the three vehicle-drivers too.

    As Lily mentioned, do really need one of you to assist in co-ordinating this tour. TOLONG, please.

    Happy Easter. Regards

    Abel Tan
    94316275

  14. Hi Abel,

    Tian Soo is right. He did not indicate going to this trip. I was the one who said I would go, but not by bus as I think that if we drove, we might, (or there again, we might not) see more things. I also said Tian Soo, and others, also have a car, and if he’e interested, he might drive, but all subject to discussion and confirmation.

    Having cleared that I am still interested to drive up for a short trip to Mersing or BP as you suggested.

    I would like to suggest if you could indicate other small towns in M’sia, other than Mersing or BP, as I think there might be others more interesting. For a start I would still be interested nevertheless. I know Paul K knows BP like the back of his hand and can recommend some places to ‘do’.

    FYI my car can take 6 people, if it helps to plan.

    Also I am not volunteering as an EO for this trip.

    You have my tel no and we can also comm by phone if its easier.

    Cheers and a Happy Easter to you in advance.

  16. Hi Tian Soo

    My humble apology for completely misreading your intention. Please do come along if circumstances later
    proved your availability. Going with personal cars are really not compulsory for this trip.

    Have a pleasant weekend.

    Abel

  17. Hi Charles

    Appreciate your confirmation and “volunteering” your car and if Paul K can be cajoled to come along, then perhaps he can become the group’s tour-guide for Batu Pahat.

    With regard to your enquiry pertaining to travelling through smaller Malaysian towns, I did co-lead 5 itineraries during the 90s. The following are to the best of my recollections:

    1. N-S Highway, at Simpang Empat junction(Melaka) go
    NORTH to Karak(Pahang) after passing through two
    smaller towns like the 100metres stretch of Bukit
    Timah(before the current “Long” building) and up
    to the Chua Chu Kang junction cum the Malayan
    Railway Crossing, then stay overnight BENTONG
    (Pahang) From Bentong, bypass Genting Highlands
    and KL, stopover rest/lunch at KAJANG(Selangor),
    then go SOUTHWEST past Sepang Airport, to PORT
    DICKSON (Negri Sembilan) and stopover MALACCA,
    then next day, through coastal roads via MUAR
    (Johore). Optional visit to TANJONG PIAI, the
    southern-most landpoint of the Asian Continent

    2. Alternative to above – from Bentong go EAST,
    past through TERMELOH(Pahang) and near Kuala
    Rompin about an hour before Kuantan, go SOUTH-
    EAST to Pekan, then the coastal road Endau-Mersing
    (Johore), to Kota Tinggi……
    Alternatively from Termeloh, go SOUTH to
    Mentakab(Pahang) to Kuala Pilah(Negri Sembilan)
    -NS Highway junction

    Sorry, am pressed for time and will highlight the
    other three intineraries on Monday or Tuesday.

    Do have a pleasant weekend.

    Abel

  21. Hi Norlinda #5,

    You are so sweet…you want to eat seafood beside me but you still have not confirm if you are going leh.

    Kind Regards
    Genet

  22. Hi Charles Chua

    Further to #17, the other three itineraries are as follows:

    3. from the North-south highway BIDOR junction go east to
    Teluk Intan(overnite stay, visit leaning pagoda),
    next day to Sitiawan, then north to Simpang and
    at Bagan Serai go into NS-highway, then stop at
    Taiping for overnight stay, then next day all the
    way home

    4. from Ipoh go south through MENGLEMBU, TRONOH, BERUAS
    then west to Sitiawan, and south east to Teluk Intan
    for overnite stay. from T Intan south coastal road,
    through BERNAM(Selangor), PORT KLANG, MORIB and Port
    Dickson(overnite stay)

    5. after KULAI NS-highway, go to SIMPANG RENGGAM, AIR
    HITAM, YONG PENG then east to MUAR (overnite stay),
    next day to BATU PAHAT, PEKAN NANAS, PONTIAN, KUKUP
    alternatively from Batu Pahat go east through
    KELUANG, KAHANG, MERSING (overnite stay)

    Please re-checked the accuracy of above. Perhaps you can
    seriously consider leading CONVOYS TO MALAYSIAN SMALL
    TOWNS in the near forseeable future.

    Regards

    Abel

  23. Hi Everbody,

    I am helping Abel to co-ordinate on the number of people going.

    The maximum limit is 16 paxs with at least 12 Fair Ladies and 4 Muscle Men.

    Currently we have the following names (1st come 1st serve). Pls do excuse me and let me know asap if I put you under the wrong gender. Those with (?) are unconfirmed …

    The Muscle Men
    1. Abel Tan (Compulsory)
    2. SK Chua
    3. Charles Chua

    The Fair Ladies
    1. Bira
    2. Eyvonne Chew
    3. Genet Leong
    4. Norlinda (?)
    5. Lee Ah Nee (?)
    6. Neo Sock Cheng
    7. Daisy Yeo
    8. Pauline Chew
    9. Gwyneth Lee
    10. Mary Chan
    11. Pauline Tan

    We still have space for anyone else interested to go. Quick quick register lah.

    Kind Regards,
    Genet

  24. Pls note amendments to my earlier Post#23 on the namelist with sincere apologies.

    The Muscle Men
    1. Abel Tan (Compulsory)
    2. Charles Chua

    The Fair Ladies
    1. Bira
    2. Eyvonne Chew
    3. SK Chua
    4. Genet Leong
    5. Norlinda (?)
    6. Lee Ah Nee (?)
    7. Neo Sock Cheng
    8. Daisy Yeo
    9. Pauline Chew
    10. Gwyneth Lee
    11. Mary Chan
    12. Pauline Tan

    Kind Regards
    Genet

  25. 3 + 11 = 2 + 12 so arithmatically, there has been no change but what clearly meets the eyes is, one muscle man is stripped of his muscles (and maybe more………) and has become another fat lady, hehe……………..

  27. hi abel tan , i am a newbie sam goh may i know if we r driving 2 malaysia, if yes i am interested 2 follow u ppl my car can take in 3 to 4 paxs. n hor the date is on 22nd may friday time 0900hr correct or not ? thks.

  28. Hi All,

    Pls note that we must have at least 4 men (including Abel) to go or otherwise we will have to cancel this trip even if we hit the maximum number of 16 paxs.

    According to Abel, 2males with 12ladies will provide “temptation for loiterers to create problems”.

    Hi Fiona Sam #27,
    Ermmm…sorry but you are “Fiona Sam” or “Sam Goh” ?

    The Men
    1. Abel Tan (Compulsory)
    2. Charles Chua

    The Ladies
    1. Bira
    2. Eyvonne Chew
    3. SK Chua
    4. Genet Leong
    5. Norlinda (?)
    6. Lee Ah Nee (?)
    7. Neo Sock Cheng
    8. Daisy Yeo
    9. Pauline Chew
    10. Gwyneth Lee
    11. Mary Chan
    12. Pauline Tan
    13. Peggy

    Kind Regards,
    Genet

  29. Genet@21..
    Sori…I wanted to join so much,but as i said earlier..my colleague ‘chop’ that week for her holiday.I have to wait for at least few more days…..hopefully her group not enough ppl & her tour tak jadi!..hehe..jahat me!

    Bira..so quiet bcos she balek kampong, must be busy lenggang kangkong is it? :)

    Btw Genet/Abel..
    why if only 2 men against 12 ladies tak jadi?…we girls no need so many men mah??..we can take care of ourselves.
    Dont understand the “temptation” part leh?…hhmm

  31. Hi EO, Abel, Genet, Sam Goh, Paul Kong,

    Abel just sms me to ask for your hp nos so we can meet and agree on details. I think it will be easier if you sms me your hp and name and I will contact you asap.

    Cheers,

  32. Hi All,

    Pls note registration for this event is now closed.

    The namelist is as follows and pls do apply for your leave or make the necessary arrangements to avail yourselves for 22-23 May 2009.

    The Men
    1. Abel Tan
    2. Charles Chua
    3. Sam Goh
    4. Paul Kong

    The Ladies
    1. Bira
    2. Eyvonne Chew
    3. SK Chua
    4. Genet Leong
    5. Neo Sock Cheng
    6. Daisy Yeo
    7. Pauline Chew
    8. Gwyneth Lee
    9. Mary Chan
    10. Pauline Tan
    11. Peggy

    We currently have 3 cars the drivers will decide on the itinery.

    Hi Norlinda & Ah Nee, very sorry but since both of you are unable to confirm your availability we have to skip your names as there are only 3 cars unless we can have one more car. Your understanding is much appreciated.

    Kind Regards,
    Genet

  33. Dear Friends

    If the drivers decided on which destination (it is best to
    let them decide as to which route they are more familiar with)
    then my suggestion for the PICK-UP point for passengers are:

    Batu Pahat – DOVER MRT station, there is a 50metres
    stretch of a bus-stop, taxi-stand and a
    pick-up point for vehicles’ passengers
    along the road towards Clementi/Jurong
    East (this MRT stn caters for students
    of Dover Polytechnic)

    Mersing – EUNOS MRT station, where there is a half-
    sized football-field car-park fronting
    the main road Sims Avenue East, which
    turning left not more than 20metres
    away is Jalan Eunos and 150metres
    further away, turning left is the PIE

    We shall assemble at 9.30am SHARP. Incidentally, members
    may wish to breakfast at above assigned pick-up points
    where there are snacks kiosks(now prevalent in nearly
    all MRT stations) and particularly at EUNOS, there is a
    nearby hawker-centre too.

    From the Tuas and J Bahru checkpoints, it will take
    approximately 2 and a half hours to arrive at either
    destination. Stoppages are at the discretion of the
    drivers or expressively requested by a passenger.

    Please take note that extremely poor weather will delay
    departure or even abort the trip, or short-cut it
    half way. Passengers must cordially abide by drivers’
    ultimate decesion.

    Regards

    Abel Tan

  34. Alamak Genet, yesterday I so busy with the Teochew thread and forgot to monitor this thread…..then “kenah” kick out. Nor, apa macam….tak jadi lah. “Makan angin sudah habis”……hello CEO…EOs, can put us on hold…oops, on waiting list, can or not? :(

    Ah Nee

  35. Hi All,

    Here is the updated itinerary as planned by the drivers.

    You may wish to note that this is a 2D/1N trip. Kindly make the necessary preparations for your availability during these 2 days accordingly.

    Departure 22nd May 2009 Friday.

    Spore pick up points:-
    East: Bedok MRT Stn beside hawker ctr.
    Contact: Paul Kong mobile xxxxxxxx
    Time: 8am

    Central: Aljunied MRT Stn
    Contact: Charles Chua mobile xxxxxxxx
    Time: 8am

    West: Jurong East MRT Stn.
    Wait at NTUC beside pedestrian crossing.
    Contact:Goh Chin Huat mobile xxxxxxxx
    Time: 8am

    Afer pickup, proceed to Woodland ICA.
    Clear both Custom (Sin & JB).
    Meet up at Shell stn JB (1st Shell on left) by 9am.

    10am depart for Kluang via Plus Highway.
    Turn out Ayer Itam.
    12.30pm Lunch- Highlight Menu
    Fish in aluminium foil.
    Otak etc
    Note: Non Halal, Non air-con.

    2pm Coffee at Railway stn.
    Popular coffee and toast.
    Note: Non air-con.

    3pm Depart for Malacca via Plus Highway.
    Turn out Ayer Keroh
    6pm Arrive Peranakan Rest
    Note: Halal, Air-con
    7.30pm Shopping at Makota Parade for tomorrow breakfast.
    8.30pm Check in at Everly Hotel (5 stars hotel)
    Note: Hotel to town center is 25 Km.

    23rd May 2009

    8.30 Breakfast in Room (DIY)
    Rooms equip with pantry and crockery facilities.
    Check out 11.30am.

    12.30pm Lunch
    Sample Menu
    Asam Fish head
    Deep fried squid etc.

    2.30pm Proceed to Batu Pahat.
    5pm Check in Kartarina Hotel (4 Stars)
    6.30pm Dinner at SY Restaurant
    Menu-Gourmet food
    Note: Non Halal, Air-con

    8pm Shopping next door (Carrefour)
    10pm back to hotel

    24th May 2009

    8.30am Breakfast at Han Kee Cafe
    See tru coffee from Sengkarang and toast with various filling. ( otak, eggs, blueberry, peanut butter etc)
    Note: Non air-con

    10am Check out Hotel. Proceed to JB.
    12.30pm Lunch at Fatty Heng Rest.
    Menu- Steam ‘song’ fish head with ginger etc

    2.30pm Head back to Singapore.

    I have blocked out the drivers’ hp numbers and will provide you via email.

    After much discussion and deliberation, we regret to advise that we are able to accommodate up to 14 paxs as we have only 3 cars. Hence I apologise sincerely to Norlinda, Ah Nee and Pauline for any inconveniences caused and your kind understanding is much appreciated.

    The Men
    1. Abel Tan
    2. Charles Chua
    3. Sam Goh
    4. Paul Kong

    The Ladies
    1. Bira
    2. Eyvonne Chew
    3. SK Chua
    4. Genet Leong
    5. Neo Sock Cheng
    6. Daisy Yeo
    7. Pauline Chew
    8. Gwyneth Lee
    9. Mary Chan
    10. Peggy

    Could the 9 lady paxs pls drop me an email at Silvie_1661@yahoo.com.sg so that I can provide you with the respective drivers’ hp numbers. Pls remember to indicate your preferred pickup point & hp numbers so that I can do a consolidation of the paxs for each driver. I already have the gentlemen’s emails.

    To safeguard cancellation charges with hotel we will arrange for deposit of Sin Dollars 50 per person to both hotel. (ie collect $50 upon confirmation-non refundable). Details of collection to be released later.

    Note #1
    If majority opts for the 1 nite program, can still work. However it will involve rushing back from Malacca after lunch which may be rather hectic. But since most of us don’t work on Sundays so …

    Note #2
    If there is good response and another car owner/s offers to drive, we can accept to increase the number of paxs. So Norlinda, Ah Nee and Pauline…don’t despair yet.

    Kind Regards,
    Genet

  36. Hi All,

    Its me again…sorry for a slight mistake in my earlier post #35…should be 3D/2N.

    Start date : 22nd May 2009, Friday
    End Date : 24th May 2009, Sunday

    Kind Regards,
    Genet

  38. Dear Friends

    The 3days/2nights tour as finalised above is an ultimate
    choice. But due to my unavailability for the second night
    stay due to work commitments on the next day 24th, I shall
    depart from Batu Pahat after our lunch on the 23rd. It is no problem for me going home solo.

    However, now there is a last minute appeal from Ah Nee, Norlinda and Pauline to be included in this trip. If there is no saviour with a car coming forward by the latest
    15th May, Friday, then the three-musketeering ladies mentioned will accompany me, leaving by the Malacca Express
    bus and we shall meet the cars-convoy by 6pm at a Peranakan
    restaurant (Mako???).

    As I shall be leaving the next day, it is convenient for
    me to stay in the bandar area, probably the Emerald which is within walking distance to the Malacca-Spore bus terminal. If on the other hand, Ah Nee, Norlinda and Pauline cannot be squeezed conveniently into the cars, then the four of us will share a taxi to Batu Pahat and from there proceed home by sharing again a taxi to JBaru.

    Kindly take note that the acceptance of Ah Nee, Norlinda
    and Pauline are the final intake.

    Regards

    Abel Tan

  39. Abel & Genet,

    I am a little confuse, I thought we are going to either Mersing or Batu Pahat, how come its has changed to 3D/2N trip with overnight stay over at Malacca? An overnight trip to Johor Bahru was the original plan, right? Both places I have not been, but I have been to Malacca 3 x already. Thanks Abel for wanting to accommodate us by alternate route & transport. But I don’t want to complicate your groups planning, hence I am not going for this trip. You guys & gals enjoy! Thanks again Abel for your concern. :)

    Ah Nee

  41. Dear Friends

    A few members have indicated that they just wish to visit Batu Pahat only. Thus, on the 22nd, I will lead these few participants by bus from the Larkin Terminal, which is just
    on the outskirts of JBaru.

    The next day 23rd May Saturday, our small group shall be at the Katerina Hotel, Batu Pahat, awaiting the arrival of the group in the cars-convoy from Malacca in time for a
    lunch-togetherness. In the event, the cars-convoy cannot arrived at the Katerina in time, then our small group will proceed home by the 2.30pm express bus.

    By the way, Charles Chua have mentioned that one of the three cars and occupants may not stay overnite at Batu Pahat. Therefore, those who wish also not to spend a night at the Katerina, kindly make your views known as soon as possible, in order that the driver of the car can acknowledge accomondation in his car on a first-come-first-serve basis.

    Charles, I shall appreciate very much if you or Paul K can
    co-lead the group to Malacca. I can only lead to Batu Pahat, being the original itinerary planned and which will remain steadfast, for I must go home on Saturday 23rd May because the next day I shall be working on the 11am-8pm shift.

    My suggestion is that this trip be moderated and finalised with an unshakeable confirmation by participants at the SHC monthly meeting on 12th May, Tuesday which I will be attending.

    Regards

    Abel Tan

  42. Hi Abel

    Due to unforeseen circumstanaces I am not able to join your folks for the trip to Malacca.

    Sorry for the inconvenience caused and you folks have a great trip ya

    Sockie

  44. Hi Daisy #43,

    I am terribly sorry to miss your email :-(

    I was on on SPUR training and did not have much time to properly check my mails. In additiion, it seems that eversince my email address was “announced” in SHC I have been bombarded by tons of spams…those scams type asking me to transfer $$…Haiz!

    Found your email liao…and very sorry once again…you will be receiving my reply shortly.

    Kind Regards
    Genet

  45. Hi Everyody,

    Just a gentle reminder on Abel’s post #41.

    Pls do go for the Monthly Gathering on 12th May so that this trip can be “moderated and finalised with an unshakeable confirmation by participants”.

    And if you have any queries, these too can be resolved on the spot.

    Kind Regards,
    Genet

  46. Hi, Genet

    I had sent you 3 email last week so fare there is no reply from you. Please let Abal knows that I can only be there at the monthly gathering after 8.30 pm due to my work commitment.

    Thanks

    Eyvonne

  47. Hi Eyvonne #46,

    Pls accept my apologies. Lately too many spam mails being received and I missed out yours. I have already replied to you.

    Kind Regards
    Genet

  48. Message from Abel Tan :

    Dear Friends, as a gentle reminder, for those who wish to join this tour, please do be present at SHC’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, 12th May so that matters can be finalised prior to our departure on 22nd May, Friday.

    Regards

    Abel Tan

    PS : Abel, pls use same Post to post all related information. This enables easy cross referencing for members.

  49. Hi Everybody,

    For those who are joining this trip, please be reminded to attend the forthcoming meeting which will be held during the Monthly Gathering on 12th May at Han’s Cafe so as to finalise the details for this trip. The brainstorming will commence after 6.30pm or later.

    Agenda as follows:

    1) To confirm 1 nite or 2 nites.
    2) To confirm pick up points and meeting points.
    3) Food restriction (Halal or vegetarian)
    4) Accommodations
    5) Costs
    6) Any Other Matters

    Kind Regards,
    Genet

  50. Hi Abel and Genet,

    Would like to join in the meeting today to see if I am able to join part of the trip, especially to Malacca. I can also be the guide in Malaccca if I do decide to go.

    Chin Boon, Janet, Tian Soon and other golfers, how about joining in ??

    Cheers

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