4th Psychopharmacology Seminar at Persada Johor International Convention Centre

Our final day was the 4th Psychopharmacology Seminar at Persada Johor International Convention Centre. It was only about 15mins drive from Hyatt Regency.

It is situated beside The Puteri Pacific Hotel

The main entrance

The Convention Centre complex sits on a 2.43 ha (6 acres) site with a built-up area of 1.69 ha (4.2 acres) and 29 function rooms totalling 8,296 sq. metres (89,292 sq.ft.) There is also provision for a total of 9 retail shops and food & beverage outlets. The remaining land area features a multi-level parking complex accommodating 1,600 car-park spaces and 80 bus bays.

The architectural concept for the Persada Johor International Convention Centre draws its inspiration from historical elements of Johor and incorporates modern features so as to exude a sense of strength and integrity without compromising on functionality. It is designed to fill the critical need for an international standard Exhibition and Convention Centre in Johor and to advance Johor's progress into the 21st century.

Seminar room. Bear with the photo as the camera's zoom was terrible

The seminar was quite similar to the convention earlier but this is only for the pharmacists and most of the speakers are specialists from Hospital Permai. I just could not wait for it to end!

After the seminar, we had a quick buffet lunch at the nearby Puteri Pacific Hotel (connected to the Persada by a short skybridge) before we finally went back.

10th Mental Health Convention at Hyatt Regency ( Part 2)

Well, it was quite an agonizing trip going to Johor as I had to travel there by express bus. There are 3 of us ie me, my female colleague and KSN (not ketua setiausaha negara btw) and it totally took us more than 7 hours of journey. When we reached the Larkin bus station, we boarded a taxi to Hyatt Regency. It was just a short trip about 10minutes that costs us RM 12.

At the reception there, it was quite a mess as people of different sexes are put into the same room. And i was among the unlucky ones, but since the other person (female) not yet arrived, I went into my room and put my things down. Then I went to find the organizer and we sorted out the room issue. Finally, I was alone in 1 room and I welcome my former coursemate HKH to join me. Its nice to meet some of my former coursemates that I havent met since convo.

My room mate, HKH..funny guy! 728, a lucky room number!

Swimming pool - Night view

Mini garden with small fountain

Rainy day view from my room

Our convention was held in a big ballroom. The atmosphere was very spacious with 3 projectors beaming onto 3 white boards to enable those who sits in the left and right corner to have a better view. But the chairs makes it hard to those who would like to take notes as it was quite uncomfortable.

This is an exception as sitting too front is not my usual self ha..

The attendance becomes fewer and fewer as time goes by..

We have Malam Mesra on the 1st night of convention that was held in the same ballroom. The food was quite fair as it was halal type of chinese dinner btw..Then there was the performance from the staff from Hospital Permai and karaoke singing from the audience. Thumbs down!

There is a reward to those who can guess correctly the person in front of the photo

Menu - to those who are interested

In the next post, I'll briefly blog about the final day which is the 4th Pychopharmacology Seminar at Persada International Convention Centre.

10th Mental Health Convention at Hyatt Regency, Johor Bahru

Finally back from Johor after 3days. A big thumbs up for this convention..5 star hotel, nice and comfortable room, international speakers and lots and lots of good food hehe..Due to limited time, will post some of the photos first and the remaining in a few days time..

Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency - Night View

Hotel lobby

Twin room for 2 person

My bed ;)

Bathroom. Separated from the room by sliding wooden panels

Toilet and shower room

The room has a panoramic view of the Johor Bahru skyline. It is quite spacious and comes with plush linens and duvets, marble bath and work desk. Deluxe amenities include Internet access, soft bathrobes, 24-hour room service and daily newspaper delivered to your door. This room costs RM355 for a night stay during weekdays.

Nothing much to complain except there is only a 21inch old CRT television which is enclosed in a cabinet. I have to strain my eyes when watching it from my bed. Then, there is only given 3 modes for controlling the air-cond temperature which is hi, med and low..pretty outdated nowadays.

Breathtaking views from the room, too bad didn't bring my swimming trunks though