3 more confirmed H1N1 flu cases

Singapore confirms three more H1N1 flu cases

The second confirmed case is a 43-year-old Singapore Permanent Resident who returned to Singapore from San Francisco via Manila on Tuesday (May 26) at 1750 hours.

She was on Singapore Airlines flight SQ 917 and was seated at 33H. She became unwell while on board.

The third confirmed case is a 28-year-old American woman working in Singapore. She returned to Singapore from Honolulu via Tokyo on Tuesday (May 26) at 2353 hours, on United Airlines flight UA 803. She was seated at 33C and became unwell on May 26.

The fourth confirmed case is a 28-year-old Singaporean man who returned to Singapore from Chicago via Hong Kong on May 25 at 0036 hours. He was on United Airlines flight UA 895 and was seated at 55H. He became unwell on May 25.

The Health Ministry has reminded those who have travelled in the preceding 7 days to affected countries to seek immediate medical attention once they develop influenza-like symptoms, and call 993 for an ambulance. This, it said, will help minimise the risk of infecting those around them.

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Enter by rail

By Rail

The rail service is provided by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB)

To check the interstate train schedule, go to http://www.ktmb.com.my

Johor towns served by KTMB

- Johor Bahru
- Kulai
- Kluang
- Segamat

Other towns

- Singapore
- Seremban
- Kuala Lumpur
- Ipoh
- Taiping
- Butterworth (Penang)

Enter by road

By Road

There are several ways to enter Johor by road. The main ones are:

- Johor Causeway; 2nd link
- North South Expressway
- Federal Trunk Road (Route 1)
- East Coast Trunk Road (Route 3)
- West Coast Trunk Road Route 5)

S'pore reports 1st flu case

S'pore reports 1st flu case

SINGAPORE has reported its first patient infected with the new A(H1N1) flu strain. The patient, a 22-year-old Singaporean woman, had been in New York from May 14 to 24, and arrived here on Tuesday morning.

While seated in row 55 on Singapore Airlines flight SQ25, she began to develop a cough, but she passed the thermal scanner at the airport later without being stopped, because she did not have a fever at the time.

-Courtesy of Straits Times-

Johor Bahru Bus Routes (5)

Pontian Liner - Awana Zafran Sdn Bhd

616： Larkin Terminal－Pontian－Kukup
606: Kukup－Pontian－Benut

New JB bus routes (2)

Maju 227A
Kota Tinggi <-> Larkin Bus Terminal

- Kota Tinggi
- Sri Saujana
- Ulu Tiram
- Jusco Tebrau City
- Tesco Desa Tebrau
- Carrefour
- The Store Pandan
- Pandan
- Jalan Tampoi
- Jalan Datin Halimah
- Larkin Terminal

（Will not passby Johor Bahru city centre）

New JB bus routes (1)

707 JB Central Line
Desa Cemerlang <-> JB Town （Frequency: 30 minutes）

- Desa Cemerlang
- Taman Gaya
- Taman Desa Tebrau
- Jusco Tebrau City
- Tesco Desa Tebrau
- Carrefour
- The Store Pandan
- Pandan
- Kg. Ubi Kayu
- Kg. Melayu Majidee
- Wisma Daiman
- Plaza Pelangi
- Jalan Tebrau
- JB/City Square

Is it safe to travel?

Is it safe to travel?

Yes. WHO is not recommending travel restrictions related to the outbreak of the influenza A(H1N1) virus. Today, global travel is commonplace and large numbers of people move around the world for business and leisure. Limiting travel and imposing travel restrictions would have very little effect on stopping the virus from spreading, but would be highly disruptive to the global community.

Influenza A(H1N1) has already been confirmed in many parts of the world. The global response now focuses on minimizing the impact of the virus through the rapid identification of cases, and providing patients with appropriate medical care, rather than on stopping its spread internationally.

Although identifying signs and symptoms of influenza in travellers can help track the path of the outbreak, it will not reduce the spread of influenza, as the virus can be transmitted from person to person before the onset of symptoms.

Scientific research based on mathematical modelling shows that restricting travel would be of limited or no benefit in stopping the spread of disease. Historical records of previous influenza pandemics, as well as experience with SARS, validate this.

-information courtesy of WHO-

Malaysian H1N1 flu patients recovering

Two Malaysian H1N1 flu patients recovering

A 21-year-old Malaysian student tested positive for the virus on his return from New York. He was admitted last Friday to the Sungei Buloh Hospital outside the capital, Kuala Lumpur.

His girlfriend continued her journey to Penang, via budget carrier AirAsia. She tested positive a day later.

Authorities launched an immediate search for all who had come into contact with them. That includes passengers on Malaysian Airlines MH 091 from Newark via Sweden, and AirAsia flight AK 5358 from Kuala Lumpur to Penang.

Information courtesy of Channel Newsasia
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/southeastasia/view/430085/1/.html

H1N1 Travel advisory

TRAVEL ADVISORY

INFLUENZA A (H1N1)

Since the outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1), more than 8,000 people in 36 countries have been affected. Malaysia is now one of the 36 countries listed by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The Influenza A (H1N1) has also caused more than 60 deaths. Of the 36 affected countries, more than 95 percent of reported cases came from 5 countries, namely the United States, Mexico, Canada, Spain and Britain. A significant portion of fatalities caused by the Influenza A (H1N1) originates from these 5 countries.

With the drastic spread of the Influenza A (H1N1) virus, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its pandemic disease alert level to “Phase 5” signaling that a pandemic threat is imminent.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia wishes to advise that all Malaysians planning to travel overseas especially visits to the affected destinations to take extra precautionary measures by:

1. Deferring all non-essential travel to the affected destinations;

2. Postponing their travel plan to hardest hit places in the 5 above mentioned countries;

3. Consulting their physician for the seasonal flu vaccination, should overseas travel be necessary;

4. Obtaining the latest information on the outbreak and new affected destinations prior to departure;

5. Adhering to the local health guidelines including movement restrictions or preventive recommendations at their intended destination;

6. Avoiding contacts with affected persons;

7. Covering and protecting themselves with facial masks;

8. Ensuring personal hygiene with the regular use of detergent and water or alcohol based hand gel;

9. Contacting the local health authority when influenza like illness is suspected on oneself and as much as possible avoiding contact with other persons by confining themselves to their hotel room; and

10. Informing the nearest Malaysian Missions, their temporary address and contact numbers while abroad for facilitation of further assistance in times of need.

Contact numbers and addresses of Malaysian Missions are available at the

Ministry’s website www.kln.gov.my

Consular Division

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia

Putrajaya

17 May 2009

Swine flu outbreak

SWINE FLU OUTBREAK

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia continues to work closely with the relevant authorities especially the Ministry of Health and the Immigration Department in monitoring the development of the pandemic.

As of the morning of 7 May there is no report of any Malaysian being infected by the virus either at home or abroad.

The Ministry is in constant contact with all our Missions overseas to monitor the development of the pandemic at the international level. As the numbers of infected cases and death toll had increased, Malaysians are advised to harness the precautionary measures including reviewing their travel plans to the affected countries. Thus, it is essential for those travelling abroad to keep themselves updated with the information published by the relevant authorities on the development of the pandemic.

The Ministry will continue to issue press releases from time to time on the development of the outbreak. The public is advised to report to the Consular Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia at telephone number 03 – 8887 4047 / 03-8887 4570 (after office hours) should they be aware of or are informed of any cases by their friends, relatives or colleagues currently overseas.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia

Putrajaya

8 May 2009

Visa entry requirements for foreigners

Visa entry requirements for foreigners
http://www.kln.gov.my/?m_id=53

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia
http://www.kln.gov.my/

-Information courtesy of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia-

Ministry of Health Malaysia

Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre
Ministry of Health Malaysia

Tel：03-88810200、03-88810300
Email：cprc@moh.gov.my
Website：www.moh.gov.my

Protect yourself against H1N1

How can I protect myself and prevent illness?

Practise general preventive measures for influenza to prevent infection:

* avoid close contact with people who appear unwell and have fever and cough;
* wash your hands with soap and water thoroughly and often;
* practise good health habits including adequate sleep, eating nutritious food, and keeping physically active.

Singapore - Johor ferry links

To/From Malaysia

Ferries shuttle from Singapore to southeastern Johor and are handy for access to the beach resort of Desaru.

* Pengerang: Bumboats shuttle between Changi Point Ferry Terminal at Changi Village, 51 Lorong Bekukong, tel: 65-65452305/1616, and Pengerang, a village at the southeastern tip of Johor. Boats ($9 per person, $2 per bicycle one-way) operate between 7 AM and 7 PM and leave when they reach the 12-passenger quota.

* Sebana Cove Resort, Desaru: Ferries to/from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal operated by Indo Falcon, tel. +65-65426786 in Tanah Merah. Three ferries daily except Tue. $48/38 including taxes and fuel surcharge.

* Tanjung Belungkor, Desaru: Cruise Ferries (tel. +65-65468518, 65468675) operates passenger ferries from Changi Ferry Terminal three times daily, departures at 10AM, 5PM and 8PM, $22 return. The previous car ferry service has been suspended.

Please take note that Changi Point Ferry Terminal and Changi Ferry Terminal are not the same place.

-information courtesy of wikitravel, subjected to change without prior notification-

Screening for entering S'pore

Body temperature screening for bus passengers entering Singapore from Johor, Malaysia, wef 3rd May 2009.

- Woodlands Checkpoint (connected from Johor Bahru town)
- Tuas Checkpoint (connected from Second Link)

Sri Maju Express Bus

Sri Maju express bus, linking Johor to the other states of Peninsula Malaysia.

IPOH, PERAK
Address : No. 2, 4 & 6, Jalan Bendahara, 31650 Ipoh, Perak
Telephone : 05-2535367 (6 lines)
Fax : 05-2556452

Medan Gopeng, PERAK
Address : Kaunter 17 & 18, Terminal Bas Ekspres Silveritage Galleria,
Medan Gopeng, 31350 Ipoh
Telephone : 05-3127197

TANJUNG MALIM, PERAK
Address : Pejabat No 4, Stesen Bas, Jalan Besar, 35900 Tg Malim, Perak
Telephone : 05-4599803

BIDOR, PERAK
Telephone : 05-4344520

KUALA KANGSAR, PERAK
Address : No. 5, New Bus Station, 33000 Kuala Kangsar, Perak
Telephone : 05-7761370

KAMPAR, PERAK
Address : Gerai No T1, Tingkat Bawah Pasaraya Target,
Jln Kranji, 31900 Kampar, Perak
Telephone : 05-4663541, 4662299

LUMUT, PERAK
Address : No. 5 & 6, Bus Station,
32200 Lumut, Perak
Telephone : 05-6835562

Genting - First World Bus Terminal
Address : Lot 1.4, Bus Terminal Fist World Hotel,
Genting Highlands
Telephone : 012-5233069, 03-61012696

BUTTERWORTH
Address : Kaunter 12, Terminal Bas Ekspres Butterworth, 12000, Penang
Telephone : 04-3313400

PENANG
Address : No 8A, SHED Pengkalan Weld, 10300 Georgetown 10300, Penang
Telephone : 04-2622034

Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal
Address : Kaunter 13 & 14, Terminal Bas Sg Nibong, 11700 Sg Dua, Penang
Telephone : 04 6551746

Larkin, JOHOR BAHRU
Address : Kaunter BT 36, Kompleks Pengangkutan Awam Larkin,
80350 Johor Bahru, Johor
Telephone : 07-2227534

ALOR SETAR, KEDAH
Address : Kaunter L, Terminal Bas Sahab Perdana, Jln Sultanah
05150 Alor Setar, Kedah
Telephone : 04-7339976

Kaunter 12, Terminal Bas Sahab Perdana, Jln Sultanah
05150 Alor Setar, Kedah
Telephone : 04- 7334541

KUALA LUMPUR
Address : Counter 7 & 8, Bangunan Hentian Puduraya,
Kuala Lumpur (Platform 17)
Telephone: 03-20701279

IMBI, KUALA LUMPUR
Address : Kaunter 4, Perhentian Bas Pasar Rakyat, No. 8, Jln Melati,
Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Telephone: 03-21427211

SINGAPORE
Address : # 01-17 Woh Hup Complex (Golden Mile Complex)
Beach Road, Singapore 199588
Telephone : +65-62934160, 62948228

Website
http://www.srimaju.com/