Living in JB

[cathylmg]

Hi Cathy, thanks for that Infor. You get both systems from there? Will go and have a look.

Graco you can look for the shop at Sutera Mall or go to Jusco Tebrau city. They have a counter there.

 

[tutucake]

Just as we are settling in some peace, I got this in an email from a kind but frightened Singaporean. It's filmed in an Indian makan shop in Shah Alam, Selangor.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG4EPKm4uaU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

It appears that laptops/mobile phones/cash/jewellery are most desired by those who steal for a living.

I fantasized about 4 prepared and armed people whacking the daylights out of them and leaving them to the police to then polish off... not at all a forgiving Christian reaction, not evolved enough obviously.

This says it for me:


Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass – it’s about learning to dance in the rain.
Account from a Kansas State Trooper.

I made a traffic stop on an elderly lady the other day for speeding on US 166 Eastbound at Mile Marker 73 just East of Sedan , KS.
I asked for her driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance.
The lady took out the required information and handed it to me.

In with the cards I was somewhat surprised (due to her advanced age) to see she had a conceal carry permit.
I looked at her and asked if she had a weapon in her possession at this time.
She responded that she indeed had a .45 automatic in her glove box.

Something, body language, or the way she said it made me want to ask if she had any other firearms.
She did admit to also having a 9mm Glock in her center console.
Now I had to ask one more time if that was all, she responded once again she did have just one more,
a .38 special in her purse.

I then asked her what was she so afraid of?

She looked me right in the eye and said, "Not a damn thing!"

I feel damn angry whenever I see these kind of videos... no matter how vigilant we are, there's little we can do to prevent these from happening...

These people got no respect for the police, for myself or for human beings in general....

There's no end in capturing them... as they are multiplying like cockroaches....

The only way is through proper education, give everyone a chance for a job....

Amen....

 

[Narmi]

Had several requests for lawyer recommendation, i still feel the one HH uses is one of the best:
Syed Alwi, Ng & Co

http://www.sancokl.com/about.html

Yeah bro wuqi
UEM also uses this same lawyer to handle my NI purchase. I can sleep even more soundly now the 'endorsement' comes from u bro wuqi )

 

[wuqi256]

Thanks all. I am glad to be back. Had a long day today giving notice to
friends about this chap.

Turns out that 2-3 of my closer friends lives around him, i am glad that
the matter was resolved without further incidents.

To the bros who helped to take proactive action today, kudos to you.

The 20 year chinese guy came to apologise with a neighbour just now.
Thanks again to the community, you restored faith in innocent folks
who was almost close to giving up.

 

[wuqi256]

Pardon me for being sceptical. But just by looking at the size already made me feel insecured!

Hey Cathlmg, i use it as well, i swear by it actually. Not that the filter is that small, anyway size isn't all that matters.

 

[wuqi256]

Is he a m'sia malay ? With such people around sure is a headache.

Malaysian Chinese guy. He has learnt his lesson now so matter is closed.

 

[wuqi256]

Yeah bro wuqi
UEM also uses this same lawyer to handle my NI purchase. I can sleep even more soundly now the 'endorsement' comes from u bro wuqi )

Yes, they are good. Never had problems with them. The endorsement is free but I would gladly stand by them.

 

[wuqi256]

Yes, I drove in last week to attend this mooncake festiva event.. However when I was there, I couldn't find anyone.. It is because my calender told me it is held on Sunday but alas.. The event was over by Saturday... :(

So sorry to hear bro that you missed it, it was a really crowded event on Sat.

 

[yonglip]

Hi Mallow

Thanks for the sharing bro..

Such incidents serves as timely reminders for all bros and sis never to let your guard down in malaysia...the gangs there are more desperate and will resort to more violent means to snatch just a few $.

I am reminded of a famous confucius story....

During his travels, Confucius traveled to Mount Tai. There he came across a woman who was weeping next to a new grave. He asked her about her sorrows. She told him that her father had been killed there by a tiger 2 years ago. Her husband had been killed by the same tiger last year. And now her son had just been killed by the tiger. Confucius asked her why she did not leave this dangerous village. She told him that it was because there is no oppressive government here!! Confucius then turned to his followers and told them to always remember...."Tyrannical policies can be more dangerous than a tiger".

Cheers.

 

[Investor]

The endorsement is free but I would gladly stand by them.

Good news! Talking about endorsement, Lee Kuan Yew seems very positive about Iskandar Region. What better endorsement can Iskandar gets other than this?

From CNA website http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1153157/1/.html
Speaking to the media after the dialogue, Mr Lee said he believes the momentum created by the Iskandar project will lead to more successful co-operation between the two countries.

From http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/litee/malaysia/article/lky-backs-najib-for-better-ties-with-singapore
The English daily said the influential Lee, a former PM of Singapore, sees promise in Malaysia’s Iskandar region and believes that there can be more successful co-operation between both countries by leveraging on the momentum created by the economic hub in south Johor.

“The Iskandar momentum could also lead to successive Malaysian prime ministers like the current Prime Minister Najib Razak,” the daily quoted Lee (picture) as saying.

He said there will be mutual benefits for both Malaysia and Singapore if the Iskandar project “develops properly”.

The long-serving former Singapore prime minister said this to reporters after a dialogue to mark the seventh anniversary of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on the island state yesterday.

 

[matx3315]

Folks, make no mistakes, there will always be bad tenants. Recall the recent incident where a SG guy (i think) came here and bought and got a horrible tenant. To be fair though, they did say that one should check the location first before buying. So far though, we haven't met up with that type of tenant from hell. The only thing close to bad (from what a good friend shared) was late by a week for the rental payment but he chose to close one eye. He even bought moon cakes for his tenants.

Saw news today same thing happened to a HDB owner. Tenant burn his flat down. Who says it only happen in JB. Singapore just as BAD.

 

[Investor]

Lee Kuan Yew's positive views on the prospect of Iskandar Malaysia will definitely bring more foreign investments into the region.

 

[arsenal]

Hi,
From your Confucius story, it seemed that some Singaporeans are willing to move to Malaysia because our PAP could be more dangerous? Ha ha..

Just read a page from my kid's "horrible history".. It was written that in the 18th century, British coal owners (businessman)who are the rich men will give house to the peasants.. --> the peasants will in return dig the coal for the rich business men --> the business men will open NTUC to sell expensive things back to peasants for their daily needs -> the peasants will have to borrow money from the business men to buy their foods -> next they have to borrow more to pay for their medical needs--> when they old and sicks, the businessmen will kick them out of their house or send them to Johor -> now the businessmen will have new houses to give to new peasants who are immigrants..

Hi Mallow

Thanks for the sharing bro..

Such incidents serves as timely reminders for all bros and sis never to let your guard down in malaysia...the gangs there are more desperate and will resort to more violent means to snatch just a few $.

I am reminded of a famous confucius story....

During his travels, Confucius traveled to Mount Tai. There he came across a woman who was weeping next to a new grave. He asked her about her sorrows. She told him that her father had been killed there by a tiger 2 years ago. Her husband had been killed by the same tiger last year. And now her son had just been killed by the tiger. Confucius asked her why she did not leave this dangerous village. She told him that it was because there is no oppressive government here!! Confucius then turned to his followers and told them to always remember...."Tyrannical policies can be more dangerous than a tiger".

Cheers.

 

[arsenal]

This is good news... Though his attitude change rather fast.. However it is always better to have good neighbors and we should always give and forget...

Thanks all. I am glad to be back. Had a long day today giving notice to
friends about this chap.

Turns out that 2-3 of my closer friends lives around him, i am glad that
the matter was resolved without further incidents.

To the bros who helped to take proactive action today, kudos to you.

The 20 year chinese guy came to apologise with a neighbour just now.
Thanks again to the community, you restored faith in innocent folks
who was almost close to giving up.

 

[arsenal]

Lee Kuan Yew's positive view on the prospect of Iskandar Malaysia will definitely brings more foreign investments into the region.

This is the first time I heard good words of him regarding Malaysia.. Maybe they want more singaporeans to move out so new immigrants will not find Singapore to be too congested... Hee..

 

[Investor]

Strong US support for Malaysia's ETP

Kuala Lumpur: Top US businessmen have pledged support for Malaysia's Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) which they say would enable Malaysia to become more competitive and attractive to foreign investors.

"We look to support the successful implementation of the ETP that will create a service-based economy with shifts up to the middle and high-income brackets", said the US-Asean Business Council and the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers in a joint statement issued following a recent high-level business-to-business dialogue held between senior executives of the council and leading Malaysian businessmen and industrialists.

Read more: Strong US support for Malaysia's ETP http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/20110915131436/Article/?#ixzz1Y2QBgl00

 

[aangsc]

This is the first time I heard good words of him regarding Malaysia.. Maybe they want more singaporeans to move out so new immigrants will not find Singapore to be too congested... Hee..

I think so too , esp those past their 'expiry date' to retire there. A subtle way is to encourage you to stretch your $ since most things are cheaper esp housing. The new citizen/PR with energy and active contribution will stay here to boost economy. This is still a win-win as Johor-Msia will be a boom town for retiree.

 

[aangsc]

Malaysian Chinese guy. He has learnt his lesson now so matter is closed.

Can share what lesson has he learned ? Seem like a good story esp for owners there. Who was the great teacher ?

 

[cathylmg]

Good news! Talking about endorsement, Lee Kuan Yew seems very positive about Iskandar Region. What better endorsement can Iskandar gets other than this?

From CNA website http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1153157/1/.html
Speaking to the media after the dialogue, Mr Lee said he believes the momentum created by the Iskandar project will lead to more successful co-operation between the two countries.

From http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/litee/malaysia/article/lky-backs-najib-for-better-ties-with-singapore
The English daily said the influential Lee, a former PM of Singapore, sees promise in Malaysia’s Iskandar region and believes that there can be more successful co-operation between both countries by leveraging on the momentum created by the economic hub in south Johor.

“The Iskandar momentum could also lead to successive Malaysian prime ministers like the current Prime Minister Najib Razak,” the daily quoted Lee (picture) as saying.

He said there will be mutual benefits for both Malaysia and Singapore if the Iskandar project “develops properly”.

The long-serving former Singapore prime minister said this to reporters after a dialogue to mark the seventh anniversary of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on the island state yesterday.

Thank for the read Investor.

The train has rolled out of the station. It is steadily increasing pace now. Not too late to hop on with some effort, but it is picking up speed. For those who are still contemplating, don't hesitate further. Now is the right time!

 

[cathylmg]

Hey Cathlmg, i use it as well, i swear by it actually. Not that the filter is that small, anyway size isn't all that matters.

My personal logic thinking I suppose. IMHO.

A water filter is for trapping sediments and contenmints between the the pipe before your tap and you. So if it is too small, water flow will slow down because of all these stuck inside. So you need to take it out to wash it often, or have its filters refills changed more frequently. As I have mentioned in my earlier post, strictly for drinking purposes is OK. But if you want to use it for washing, like for example the car or the clothes, the upkeep part is going to be expensive....

Personally, I feel that for washing of cars, the sediments in the unfiltered water will scratch the car paint. Maybe not noticeable on the first few wash. But it will slowly build up to a point where you need to wax the car frequently. Same as for washing the floor, it only makes the floor more sticky and then you have to wash it with more water....