Jom Jelajah Koperasi, Kelantan, 26 June 2014

During the JJK (Jom Jelajah Koperasi) - translated as Let’s Explore Cooperative - to Kelantan from 26 – 28 June 2014, on the first day I experienced 3 Cooperatives – Koperasi SMK Kota Bhd, Koperasi Serbaguna Pembatek Kelantan Bhd and Koperasi Warga Universiti Sains Malaysia Kelantan Bhd.

Day 1, 26 June 2014

The SMK Kota Cooperative (Koperasi SMK Kota Bhd) is one of the most successful School Cooperative in the country. Address: Jalan Salor, 15100 Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Tel: 09-748 3312. Fax: 09-746 1228. Membership is open to the students and teachers of the SMK Kota only.

As part of its activities, the SMK Kota Bhd Cooperative organized trips to Kelantan for local tourists and also overseas trip for its members. The local packages are Day Trip Mari Kelih at RM 25.00 per person, 2D1N Buleh Kiro at RM 60.00 per person and 3D2B Sedap Ngoti at RM 110.00 per person. The guest will be taken to Batik Workshop, Songket Workshop, Wakaf Che Yeh Night Market, Free Zone Rantau Panjangm Cahaya Bulan Beach, Dodol factory, Tambatan Di Raja, Jahar Palace, Beijing Mosque, RTC Trade Centre, Handicraft Museum and Muhammadi Mosque, depending on the duration of the package,

This Cooperative is situated along the main road, not within the vicinity of the school

The officially opened Coop-Mart on 26 June 2014

The beverages are reasonably priced

 

Originally set up on 2 August 1973, Koperasi Serbaguna Pembatek Kelantan Bhd‘s main aim is to consolidate the local batik owners in Kelantan, Since then, its membership has grown impressively to 400. With such strong number of members, they are able to buy the best quality white cloth from China (world's largest supplier) at a competitive price.. The Cooperative also offers credit facilities, training program and marketing opportunities to its members.

The Showroom showcases batik collections from all its members, ie caftan, handkerchief, shirts, poncho. Opening hours: 8.30am to 12.45pm from Sunday to Thursday and 8.30am to 1.00pm on 2^nd & 4th Saturday of every month.

Their Showroom

Their Batik collections

Artist at work.

My masterpiece

Address: 3512-A, Jalan Sultanah Zainab, 15000 Kota Bahru, Kelantan Darul Naim, Malaysia. Landmark: Sekolah Kadir Adabi. Tel: 09-7441493 / 09-7483508. Faks: 09-7486913. Contact person: Che Rahim bin Haji Abdullah.

Registered on 12 June 2000, Koperasi Warga Universiti Sains Malaysia Kelantan Berhad (KWUSMKB) is only for staff of USM, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan,

KWUSMKB’s Dialysis Centre named Pusat Dialysis Lestari first operated in 20 August 2011 in its own building at Bangunan Satelit Islam Pasir Tumboh. Intially, the Centre only has 2 dialysis machines and 2 patients. Gradually, the Cooperatien spent RM 250,000.00 to renovate the building, RM 300,000.00 to purchase another 6 dialysis machines and RM150,000.00 for a Reprossesor Automatic Dialyzer (RO) machine and other related equipment.  Up to 29 February 2012, 25 patients received 3 times a week treatment paying RM 20.00 each time. Tel: 09-764 6223 / 6227  

The Dialysis Centre

The interior of the Dialysis Centre

KWUSMKB’s Private Services Team offer homecare, ambulance services, and sport rehabilitation at affordable price. The Homecare services cover basic nursing, 

Private Ambulance of HUSM Cooperative

Interior of HUSM's private ambulance

KWUSMKB’s “Unit Rakan Bayi” (URB) has been in operation since March 2003. 6 staffs, working from 8.00am to 5.00pm, take care of infants from 2 weeks to 2 years. Tel: 09-767 3804.

Whereas KWUSMKB’s “Taska Cahaya Mata 2 (Hadanah)” also in operation since March 2003 has 7 staffs, working from 8.00am to 5.00pm, take care of 30 toddlers from 2 to 7 years. Tel: 09-767 3805

 

The Child enrichment area

The young toddlers at play

Another group are gardening

Another group are painting

KWUSMKB also operate 3 eateries – Anjung Café, Café PPSK and Anjung Café Coop USM. Since 2002 Anjung Café has been operating at the Ground Floor HUSM building from 6.45am to 7.00pm. Café PPSK operates at the Health Science faculty from 7.45am to 4.45pm since 20 February 2011. Anjung Café Coop USM, operating since 22 April 2014, is located at Bandar Baru Kubang Kerian, served varieties of traditional food at reasonable price.

Anjung Cafe Coop USM

The interior of the Anjung Cafe Coop

To be continued …..

Jom Jelajah Koperasi, Pulau Pinang, 21 April 2014

Day 4, 21 April 2014

Another stop was Pulau Aman where Koperasi Sri Aman Pulau Aman Bhd caters to the needs of only 300 villagers. The funny part is it is considered the mainland, although the only access to this small island is via a ferry at the Jetty Batu Musang. The return ferry ticket is RM 6.00 per adult and RM 4.00 per child. One way ferry ticket is RM 4.00. The schedule from Pulau Aman is 8.00am, 10.00am, 12.00noon, 2.00pm. 4.00pm and 6.00pm whereas from Batu Musang is 9.00am, 11.00am, 1.00pm, 3.00pm. 5.00pm and 7.00pm.

Jetty Batu Musang

Floating restaurant. Pulau Aman is famous for its prawn mee.

Pulau Aman has only 1 primary school with 13 teachers and 28 students, 1 clinic with 2 nurses, 1 mosque, 1 pre-school and 1 multipurpose hall. Homestay Pulau Aman is managed by Koperasi Sri Aman Pulau Aman Bhd. There is also budget and chalet at an affordable price. The women made prawn paste sold at RM 5.00 per cube, salted fish, traditional snacks and handicraft items. For recreational activity, a visitor can take a boat for an island tour for an hour costing about RM 150.00 for 12 people. There is also bicycle for rent and jungle trekking.
 

Homestay Pulau Aman

Pulau Aman is also famous for its shrimp paste (belacan)

Boat for hire

Our last stop for JJK Pulai Pinang program is Koperasi Sek. Men. St George Pulau Pinang Bhd which offer dorm-stay and coop-market. Its Dormstay Casa Georgian can cater up to 300 guests on weekends and school holidays and 100 guests on weekdays. Actually these dorm-stay are the unoccupied blocks for its 200 student population. Its main purpose is to teach the students how to run a business as part of their school syllabus. They get 100% support from their teachers. They also offer team building and tour packages in Penang. They run their own school cooperative mini market which sells stationaries, work books, snack, beverages and many more.

Welcome reception - Silat (martial art)

Dorm stay Casa Georgian

Six-bedded dormitory

Dining hall

SMK St George's jazz band

SMK St George's nasyid group

Coop-market

Well done, girls !!!

Address: Sekolah Menegah Perempuan St. George, Jalan Macalister, 10450 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 04-229 5855 / 013-311 2351. Fax: 04-229 5886

THE END ….

Jom Jelajah Koperasi, Pulau Pinang, 20 April 2014

Day 3, 20 April 2014

The best stay during the Jom Jelajah Koperasi (JJK) or Let’s Explore Co-operative Penang was at Homestay Sg Chenaam. Even the launching of this prestigious program by YB Datuk Nik Ali bin Nik Mat Yunus, the Executive Chairman SKM (Securiti Koperasi Malaysia) or Malaysia Co-operative Societies Commission (MCSC) was done here.

The venue

The silat performance

All the foster families under Homestay Sg Chenaam are members of Koperasi Homestay Sg Chenaam Seberang Perai Bhd which bring them the benefits of investment, marketing, training and credit facilities. Address: Lot 299, Sg Chenaam, 14320 Nibong Tebal, Penang. Tel: 012-509 4368 / 013-430 2026, Mr Sabri Bin Haji Asri / Ahmad Bin Haron.

My foster mother, Puan Saerah

The veranda

My room with Gael from Phillippines

Before I go to the best part of the activities, let me tell you a story of how this Homestay Sg Chenaam got its name. A long time ago, a small boy who wanted to eat said to his mother “Chek nak aam”, meaning I want to eat; Chek is a northern dialect and a polite way of calling yourself in the presence of an elderly person. With a total population of 2500, 30 homes participated in the Sungai Chenaam’s Homestay program.

Captivating view

Enchanting view

Entrancing Sunset

The 1^st activity was an educational trip at the Mangrove Conservation and Demonstration Centre, walking distance from the Activity Centre. The walk itself was enlightening. I was told by Encik Sabri that most of the 3567 acres of land are dedicated for agricultural purpose such as paddy fields, oil palm, coconut trees, vegetables, dragon fruits and chilies. Another 800 of the 1800 acres of sea area are for breeding cockles. The rest are for chickens, prawns, earth worms and organic eels. The villagers make cookies, handicrafts, snack and shrimp paste (belacan) as side income.  

Plank walk to the mangrove

The 2^nd activity was pillow fight on a long coconut truck placed across the irrigation canal. It is a competition based on gender amongst the participants of JJK. The winners were Miss Amierah Noor and Mr Yusree Zainuzzaman from Gaya Travel Magazine.

The villagers

Malcom from Singapore vs Amran from SKM

Gael from Philippine vs Amierah from Gaya Travel

Yusree from Gaya Travel vs Lloyd from Philippines

The 3^rd activity was catching ducks. Everyone especially the village boys loved this fun and robust pursuit.

Everybody ready !!!

Swim duck swim !! Swim human swim !!

The winners across the finishing pole are ......

The village boys with their exhausting ducks.

To be continued ….