JB City celebrates 20th Anniversary

JOHOR BAHRU – In conjunction with the 20th Anniversary of the Declaration of Johor Bahru City, various activities were lined up to entertain Johor Bharu folks at Taman Merdeka recently. [VIDEO]

In conjunction with the 20th Anniversary of the Declaration of Johor Bahru City, various activities were lined up to entertain Johor Bharu folks at Taman Merdeka recently.

Amongst them were a boxing demonstration organized by the Johor Sports Council which was a hit amongs youngsters. Other interesting activities were a 90-minutes aerobic competition an also an exhibition of posters held by the National Sports Institute of Malaysia.

Nurses from the Malaysian Health Ministry were at hand to conduct a comprehensive health survey including mental health. The Paragon Fitness team was there with a machine to test individual’s fitness.

The school children were also part of the fun as a competition to draw and paint a mini mural was organized specially for them with the theme,”Johor Bahru, Di Hati-Ku”‘ (Johor Bahru – in My Heart)

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The aerobic leaders leading the crowd at the aerobics competition
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Ismail Karim, the eighth mayor of Johor Bahru
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The 90 minutes aerobic competition
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Listening attentively to the fitness instructor from Paragon Fitness
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Prizes for the Mini Mural competition
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The aerobics contestants come in all shapes and sizes
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Pretty nurses in a row or rather 2 rows..
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The boxers posing for the camera man
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The boxing demonstration
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Displaying their masterpiece of ‘Johor Bahru – A place in my Heart’
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Team work regardless of race
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Submitting their art work
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Proudly displaying their certificate of participation
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Taking a breather away from the bustling competitions
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Lee-Jean Fung

Lee-Jean is a citizen journalist, who actively promotes laughter as the best medicine. She lives in Johor Bahru.