Bera Hospital to begin operations in early 2022, says PM | The Star

The Bera Hospital in Pahang will be ready in December 2021 and will start operations in early

2022. Works on the 40-bed hospital in Bera town is currently 98% completed ever since

construction commenced on 2nd October 2010, but the original contractor was terminated in

2012 after it was only able to complete 57% of the work before another contractor was

appointed in 2016. However, the rescue contractor was also terminated last year after

encountering problems when the work was at 93% completion, which brought to the

appointment of a third contractor on 5th January 2021.

Bera Hospital to begin operations in early 2022, says PM | The Star

Swiss-Garden Hotel and Residences, Genting Highlands, offer guests cool climate

THE 11th and latest addition to the Swiss-Garden International Hotels, Resorts and Inns family has been unveiled.

Swiss-Garden Hotel and Residences, Genting Highlands, offer guests cool climate with average temperatures of between 19°C and 25°C.

It is also the hotel chain’s third in Pahang, with the other two being Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Kuantan and Swiss-Garden Resort Residences, Sungai Karang.

Pahang Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail launched the hotel by signing a plaque.

Also present were OSK Group executive chairman Tan Sri Ong Leong Huat, OSK Group executive director Datuk Saiful Bahri Zainuddin, OSK Group managing director Ong Ju Yan, Swiss-Garden International chief operating officer Peter Gan and hotel general manager Sonny Gan.

To mark the event, there was a muhibah drum performance, ribbon-cutting ceremony and lion dance.

Saiful said the 40-storey hotel, which has 561 rooms, is a 40-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur and caters to both leisure and business travelers.

He said guests could also look forward to dining at the Garden Terrace Café which is located on the fifth floor with panoramic views of the highlands.

“The café has indoor and outdoor dining options and serves local and international dishes.

“It is a perfect venue for events and meetings and can accommodate up to 300 guests,” said Saiful.

The residences block is expected to be opened to the public by the end of October.

The Alcove on Level 41 is ideal for wedding receptions, business meetings and private events.

Other facilities include an indoor gym, rooftop heated pool, outdoor jacuzzi, squash and tennis court, and playground. There are 500 parking bays for the hotel and residences.

Guests can take advantage of the nearby theme park, casino, entertainment, cinema as well as the dining and retail options including the Genting Highlands Premium Outlets.

Wan Rosdy said the Pahang government practises an open-door policy and welcomes investors.

He said during a recent state government trade mission to Singapore, they attracted investments worth about RM1.13bil.

The hotel is located at Windmill Upon Hills, Jalan Permai, Genting Highlands, Pahang.

Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2019/10/01/new-place-to-stay-in-the-highlands