Living in JB 3 (Johore)

Frodo said:

Wow....just received a forum "Notification" and this dude was swearing and cursing me in CAPS about how I am a disgrace to Singaporeans (this is the second time I am receiving such a note, probably from the same person), full text below:

"U THINK U V SMART AH?U CHEEBYE CHEAPSKATE LIVE IN MALAYSIA N STILL PROUD.U A FUCKING DISGRACE TO SIBGAPOREANS.LET ME TELL U .U JUST A POOR N NO CASH UNCLE TRYING ACT ATAS.TO ME U WORSE THAN A RUNAWAY DOG.WHO SEEK COMFORT USING CHEASKATE METHOD.FUCKOF"

Whoever you are, I wonder why you should be so offended at the life choices that I make. I don't think I am very smart, though admittedly I am poor and no cash, and certainly not trying to act atas. I don't live in an atas area, mind you. But I do feel blessed and thankful to be able to make adjustments to better my family's living conditions with my very limited resources. If you are a fellow Singaporean, and a proud one at that, may I ask you to show more understanding and extend grace to folks like me who are just trying to improve life as best as I can. Peace. And a happy new year to you.

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Frodo said:

Hahaha....last time back in Singapore sometimes envy and covet people living in ang moh chu...wondering how this people can get the kind of money to buy it. Even the thought of buying JB never crossed my mind, until baby came and we encountered a "space crisis" and somehow found ourselves living in JB, completely unplanned! Funny how things turn out eventually. Sometimes my wife will still suddenly tell me it seems surreal that we are now living in JB. LOL!

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kslresidence said:

Apparently this chinese new year, my wife's siblings join us at our "ang mo chu" and play fire cracker, tian deng (hot air balloon written with wishes), movies at VIP lounge and they are still got tons of "things to do and places to go" today while I am back at work. Really wondering why are some Singaporeans so reluctant to change their lifestyle and yet keep criticising life is tough and boring in Singapore. At the same time, some even gone as far as directing hate mails perhaps due to their green eyes. Nonetheless, I am loving every minute of my life in Malaysia. Always looking forward to new experience.

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Frodo said:

My house was sandwiched between two neighbours who arranged to blow up two long lines of firecrackers from their gates to the perimeter fencing. What a blast! LOL!

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ECboy said:

We set off a few 88 feet long crackers during the eve. The sounds around JB at midnight is unbelievable

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kslresidence said:

such a pity that i have to spend my eve in Singapore due to reunion dinner. only my puppy gets to enjoy the atmosphere.... when we came back on chu yi, he seems excited seeing us setting off the firecracker, i think my puppy is a firearm lover. haha

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wuqi256 said:

Yesterday was the worst jams we ever saw. Even 2nd link had a long jam BEFORE the toll gates. Saw a few inteprid guys reversing all the way back.
Yes, the best thing about it was the firecrackers, fireworks and the skies glowing in the distance. Reminds me of a time, a long long ago when we heard
about that particular purple light in the valley.

Set off a few myself, can see from the comparatively lack of fireworks this year as a sign of the economic times. As a hokkien, i am duty bound to keep most
of the inventory on the 9th to set off. It was hard to just keep quiet when the neighbours are setting off things all around. We only set off 2 chains each at each
house and shops.

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Narmi said:

Hi all Chinese bros/sis here..wishing u all a great new year and may our wishes of having and enjoying our own little paradise here in JB come true for all.
The eve of the CNY saw the nite sky brightened by non stop fireworks display at the stroke of midnite around my immediate neighborhood and beyond. 3rd time enjoying it with me family fr comfort of our home. This is only possible because I stumbled upon this humble forum pioneered by bro Wuqi a few yrs ago while it was still Living in Jb 1. Took a leap of faith and eventhough not smooth sailing all the way but no regrets for i can foresee spending my days here much much more in future when aĺl d kids hv grown up.

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kslresidence said:

Really looking forward to my 2nd year in JB, true enough, many thought life is a bed of roses in JB perhaps due to our strong SGD against MYR, however I personally beg to differ as well. Challenges are abundant living in Malaysia. The culture, language and lifestyle are just tip of the ice berg. I have my own doubts initially when things are becoming too challenging. Overcoming these obstacles also provide me with the opportunity to learn more of my own personality and how I do problem solving. Frankly speaking, in term of maturity, I am definitely better than I was a year back and that itself is a good thing. Nonetheless, I slowly see shore and will also love to lead my retirement in this fosterland.

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kslresidence said:

..many thought life is a bed of roses in JB perhaps due to our strong SGD against MYR, however I personally beg to differ as well. Challenges are abundant living in Malaysia. The culture, language and lifestyle are just tip of the ice berg. I have my own doubts initially when things are becoming too challenging. Overcoming these obstacles also provide me with the opportunity to learn more of my own personality and how I do problem solving. Frankly speaking, in term of maturity....slowly see shore and will also love to lead my retirement in this fosterland.

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yinyang said:

Fair, objective commentary and self reflection

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Mummymoo said:

Hello everyone,

Has anyone heard of any plan for lorries to be moved from Woodlands checkpoint to Tuas??? Someone mentioned it to me over CNY and I asked Mr Google but found nothing. Appreciate if anyone has insights to this.

TIA!

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Tekkun said:

...simple test: If one has RM1.0 million, what business will you do in Malaysia for early retirement? Very often, one is lost even though he has the money. ...overcome this test, he is ready to come out of his shell.

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ECboy said:

http://www.thesundaily.my/news/1625121

There are more reports from Star and other media companies if i remember correctly.

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