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"Michael Lipman (born 16 January 1980 in London) was an English rugby union Flanker. Lipman has also played at International level for England. ==Early career in Australia== Lipman was born in London but was brought up in New South Wales, Australia. He was schooled in Sydney at St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill. He played for the under 21 New South Wales and Australian teams, and played for the Warringah Rugby Club. Lipman played for Waratahs 'B' but was unable to secure a contract. ==Domestic career in England== He joined the Bristol Shoguns club in the summer of 2001 and played in the Zurich Premiership during the 2001/02 and 2002/03 seasons, earning 21 games in total. After Bristol were relegated in the 2002/03 season, Lipman signed for Bath. In 2003 where he played over twenty games for Bath throughout the 2003/04 season, including Heineken Cup games. The following season he played 19 games, scoring three tries throughout that season. He missed the end of the season after rupturing a tendon in his ankle in February 2005. He had less game time throughout the 2005–06 season, due to a double fracture of his cheekbone and eye socket which was sustained in a pre-season win over Exeter Chiefs in August 2005. After sustaining injuries in late 2006, Michael Lipman threw himself into community work during his time out of action, and his cheerful and committed attitude won him the Community Player of the Year award for 2006/07. He was unavailable until January 2007, but marked his return by scoring a try against Montpellier in the European Challenge Cup, and finished the season back as the first choice 7, and in the England Saxons squad for the 2007 Churchill Cup. During the 2007–08 season he brought up the 100 cap milestone of appearances for Bath Rugby and played in the final of the 2007–08 European Challenge Cup. He was joint-captain with Alex Crockett for the 2008–09 season. ==International career== Lipman was selected to be a member of the Senior 2004 summer tour of Australasia. He made his debut for England against New Zealand. Lipman had a great 2005–06 season despite the injuries in early 2005. His form saw him selected for England's 2006 summer tour of Australia to contest the Cook Cup. He made his first start in the second Test at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne. In August 2006 he was included in England's Elite Player Squad for the 2006–07 season. The 2007–08 season saw Lipman’s continued re-emergence on both the international and domestic front. He practically made the number seven shirt his own that season and his excellent form for Bath Rugby was rewarded with a call-up into England’s squad for the 2008 Six Nations, winning him four caps against Italy, France, Ireland and Scotland. He had previously won 3 caps for England. He started for England at 7 against New Zealand on the All Blacks' Grand Slam tour of 2008 in the 2008 end of year rugby tests, his tenth and final International appearance. ==Controversy== Michael Lipman resigned from Bath along with Alex Crockett and Andrew Higgins on 1 June 2009 in controversial circumstances amid allegations of refusing to take drug tests which the players deny. Lipman, Crockett and Higgins were among six players who were linked with allegations of drug use during end of season celebrations in London on 10 May 2009. Former Australia lock Justin Harrison resigned from the club after also failing to take a drugs test and later received an eight-month suspension after admitting to taking cocaine. Two other players took drug tests and were cleared. Lipman, Crockett and Higgins did not take a test and resigned from the club shortly before they were due to attend an internal disciplinary hearing. The RFU announced on 17 June that they would face an RFU disciplinary panel charged with "conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game". ==Return to Australia== In April 2010 Lipman played for Warringah in the New South Wales Shute Shield competition. In 2011 Lipman joined the Melbourne Rebels for team's inaugural season in Super Rugby. In early 2012 Lipman began to show off his skills as a 'roving reporter' and appeared in a number of videos posted on Youtube. In one he interviewed Hugh Pyle (a new Vice Captain) and John Muggleton (Coach) about preparations for the 2012 Super Rugby season. He spoke with Gareth Delve (No.8) and Mark Gerrard (full back/wing) about their experience playing the Crusaders in a pre-season trial.Lipman Rebels Reporter Lipman also interviewed Nick Phipps (half-back)Lipman interviews Phipps after Crusaders trial and GerrardLipman talks to Gerrard after Crusaders trial in other videos recorded after the trial. In June 2012, Lipman announced his retirement from professional rugby. ==References Category:1980 births Category:Living people Category:English rugby union players Category:Bristol Bears players Category:Bath Rugby players Category:Melbourne Rebels players Category:England international rugby union players Category:Rugby union flankers Category:People educated at St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill Category:Doping cases in rugby union Category:English expatriate rugby union players Category:Expatriate rugby union players in Australia Category:British expatriates in Australia "
"Danga Bay () is the largest recreational park in the city of Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. It was developed by Tan Sri Datuk Lim Kang Hoo via Ekovest Berhad and is located near Istana Bukit Serene, about 7 km from Johor Bahru's city centre. Large projects have been earmarked for this area, including a new financial and commercial hub, hotels, exhibition and convention centre, marina and upmarket residential properties. File:Danga Bay1.jpg File:Family Coaster Danga World.jpg ==Location== Nestled in the south-central part of Iskandar Malaysia, Danga Bay is Johor Bahru's first and largest mixed residential- commercial development. It stretches along a 25km scenic waterfront facing the Straits of Johor and covers an area of approximately . ==Transportation== Danga Bay can be accessed from Skudai Highway (Federal route ) via the Danga Bay interchange which becomes Jalan Skudai Route, which is located near Istana Bukit Serene. Those coming from Johor Bahru city centre can access Danga Bay via Jalan Skudai. It is also accessible by Causeway Link (1B, 5B, 51B) from Johor Bahru Sentral railway station.https://www.causewaylink.com.my/view- local.php?route=1B&iframe;=true&width;=720&height;=470 ==See also== * List of tourist attractions in Johor ==References * Johor Bahru Hunts * Danga bay, Vision city of the South Category:Amusement parks in Johor Category:Johor Bahru "
"Istana Bukit Serene is the royal palace and official residence of the Sultan of Johor, located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The palace faces the Straits of Johor and has a bird's eye view of Singapore, a former possession of the Sultanate. From historical records, the palace was completed in 1933. == Overview == Istana Bukit Serene has a tower measuring 35m in height and is among the famous tourist attractions in Johor Bahru. This historical building features unique carvings and is influenced by the Art Deco aesthetic. The palace has a huge sprawling garden which is a common site for many royal gatherings and celebrations. The palace is well guarded by the Royal Johor Military Force (JMF), the Sultan's own private army. ==History== Istana Bukit Serene was a gift from the Johor government to the late Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Abu Bakar in conjunction with the ruler’s 40th anniversary as the sultan of Johor. ===Japanese Occupation (1942-1945)=== Sultan Ibrahim became a personal friend of Tokugawa Yoshichika during the 1920s. Tokugawa was a scion of the Tokugawa clan, and his ancestors were military leaders (shōgun in Japanese) which ruled Japan from the 16th to the 19th centuries. When the Japanese invaded Malaya, Tokugawa accompanied General Yamashita Tomoyuki's troops and was warmly received by Sultan Ibrahim when they reached Johor Bahru at the end of January 1942. Yamashita and his officers then stationed themselves at Istana Bukit Serene and the state secretariat building, Sultan Ibrahim Building to plan for the invasion of Singapore.Lee, Singapore: The Unexpected Nation, pg 37War for the Empire: Malaya and Singapore, Dec 1941 to Feb 1942 , Richard Reid, Australia-Japan Research Project From the palace, he had a splendid view of the positions of the Australian Army and Navy across the Straits of Johor. Yamashita used the palace tower as viewing point as it had a bird's eye view of Singapore. Although advised by his top military personnel that the palace was an easy target, Yamashita was confident that the British Army would not attack Istana Bukit Serene because it was the pride and possession of the Sultan of Johor. Yamashita's prediction was correct as the British Army did not dare attack the palace. Shortly before the Japanese surrendered in 1945, Sultan Ibrahim was expelled from his residence at Istana Bukit Serene and was forced to reside at Istana Pasir Pelangi, the crown prince's palace.Bayly, Harper, Forgotten wars: Freedom and Revolution in Southeast Asia, pg 132 ==Historical Events== Istana Bukit Serene seen from afar. Historical events held at the Istana Bukit Serene are: *venue for the Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s investiture ceremony in conjunction with his 55th birthday in 2014. *Akad nikah (solemnization) ceremony of Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim and his consort Che Puan Khaleeda Bustamam was held on 24 October 2014.Tunku Mahkota Johor, Che Puan Khaleeda selamat diijab kabul, Berita Harian == See also == * Istana Besar * Istana Pasir Pelangi * Pasir Pelangi * The Temenggong family * Monarchies of Malaysia ==References * A palace in the sun, Fauziah Ismail, New Straits Times Category:1933 establishments in British Malaya Category:Official residences of Malaysian state leaders Category:Palaces in Johor Category:Royal residences in Malaysia "