Living in JB 2 (Johore)

[ginfreely]

I am glad that you mentioned about Taiwan because their universal healthcare system is reowned. And if you read the link to the blog that I am attaching below, you will find that more than 1/5 of the people who seek help from Credit Counselling Singapore did so because of medical costs.

http://singaporemind.blogspot.sg/2012/03/sdps-healthcare-proposal.html

Oh so Taiwan system is renowned, was watching a program that they were talking about their healthcare system, problems and all. I think every system sure have problem but was very impressed with how they seem to cover all illnesses and even kidney dialysis.

Back to Sg system, never know that 25% of govt spending is on defence. Hmm so many foreigners in Singapore who took away jobs, house, school place, public transport etc..basically no space and resource left for native citizens to enjoy..isn't that an invasion?

 

[wuqi256]

If the country is poor then nothing to say, but for affluent country not to take care of its elderly, sick etc is no excuse. Especially when they have been so generous to themselves and foreigners. Latest example is the $2.2k bike for Npark staff, so luxurious indeed.

For the money, if its an electric motorbike, electric bicycle or ATV which can be used for off road maintenance, carry load or debri etc then fully understand but foldable bike for 2.2k? Many don't even earn close to half of 2.2k and yet these guys are now defending their decision.

Sometimes, i look at them , i have to start singing my fathers favourite song (Song title translated is literally "I ask heaven")
http://youtu.be/JDZBgHBHQT8

 

[Diaspora]

Re: Macs

U enjoy ya ... have a lot a lot of fun!

...huh ?? what u talking about woh...??

 

[Diaspora]

Re: Macs

Could the answer be in here?

http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20120627-355736.html

No....it must be due to this....after the GE will be pay back time....:(

Be brave, Karpal tells Najib
He commends the PM for working hard for votes and advises him to hurry up in calling for the polls.

http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2012/07/04/be-brave-karpal-tells-najib/

 

[Funds Transfer]

The garment would always give the same excuses i.e. tiny red dot have no natural resource$. Which is quite true...but....

That is what the MIW always lament and put Singapore's achievements as their own doing.

But having a wonderful and strategic location in the middle of a shipping junction and coupled with natural deep sea habours, I would say that they are god-send and equivalent to having a gold mine, copper deposits or oil field.

And given a bunch of conscientious and diligent Singaporeans who have toiled over the years, if that is not a country blessed with resources, I do not know what is then.

 

[wuqi256]

That is what the MIW always lament and put Singapore's achievements as their own doing.

But having a wonderful and strategic location in the middle of a shipping junction and coupled with natural deep sea habours, I would say that they are god-send and equivalent to having a gold mine, copper deposits or oil field.

And given a bunch of conscientious and diligent Singaporeans who have toiled over the years, if that is not a country blessed with resources, I do not know what is then.

Hear hear, the best resources the country has are its human resource but it doubts its own people and doesn't think they are talented DESPITE being the one who sets all the rules, dos and don'ts with regards to education. If you can't entrust your own people whom you educated yourself, then who can you trust? Whats the point of constantly boasting its U ranking in the world when you don't value your grads? When any other degree, whether accredited or not is recognised?

 

[jerrycoaching]

Petrol price has dropped 20sens!

Shell racing is now @ 290sen and shell 97 is @ 270sen! Malaysia Boleh!!

 

[arsenal]

Pigs in rule..
Animal farm

Hear hear, the best resources the country has are its human resource but it doubts its own people and doesn't think they are talented DESPITE being the one who sets all the rules, dos and don'ts with regards to education. If you can't entrust your own people whom you educated yourself, then who can you trust? Whats the point of constantly boasting its U ranking in the world when you don't value your grads? When any other degree, whether accredited or not is recognised?

 

[wuqi256]

RIP. A good man, gone. :'(


NEWS: HSBC Vice President drowned in Singapore River
HSBC Vice President drowned in Singapore River

5 July 2012

A vice president of HSBC Singapore was found dead in the Singapore River according to a report by Shin Min Daily.

The incident happened at around 3.30am on 2 July at the Boat Quay area. Thomas Ang, a 39 year-old VP of HSBC Singapore is believed to have drowned in the Singapore River. His body was found near Fullerton Hotel.

According to one of his relatives, Mr Ang worked from the night of 2 July into early hours of the next morning. It is uncertain how he fell into the River, but his relative said there was a witness at the scene who saw him struggling in the water. However, before the person could reach out to help, Mr Ang was washed away.

Mr Ang reportedly worked very long hours. When his colleagues arrived at his office the morning after the incident, they found his documents opened on his desk, suggesting that he was working right up to the time he drowned.

Mr Ang is survived by his wife and two primary school-aged children. His body was cremated at 3.45pm on 4 July.

 

[Newbie2012]

Not really. Nusa Duta quality is so so compared to Sutera Utama.

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See no big problems with the defects in the photos; all can be solved in a jiff, faster than the effort taken to complain and gossip around. These are problems likely due to neglect of its owner and laziness/bochap to get developer to solve it.

 

[Newbie2012]

Bro, the damp issue looks quite serious. May I know how old is the house when the damp problem starts to happen?

Damp issue; no big deal to experienced renovation contractor; not those kind that just want to earn quick bucks by painting over it with a new coat of paint. Must find those type that will do some sealing above it; likely caused by small crack lines above the ceiling.

Don't worry too much over petty issues like these; very commonly seen in owner neglected resale units in JB, unlike Singaporeans who treasured their flats and cars more than anything else. Johoreans they don't really bother to take care of their house or cars.

Most important is location, environment, and value for money. $$

 

[Newbie2012]

Petrol price has dropped 20sens!

Shell racing is now @ 290sen and shell 97 is @ 270sen! Malaysia Boleh!!

Crude oil prices dropped from USD 100+ in late April to current USD 80+ , now then adjust down by 20 cents. Last time petrol 97 only cost $2.10.......still a long of way to go before I cheer....

 

[Newbie2012]

Thanks bro whoami, don't have all the answers.
Did help out a tenant and spent about 1k fixing stuff for him
though he is finishing tenancy soon.

His dad had a motor disease so fixed water heater, electrical points, etc.
My contractor even asked me, how come my own home has no pump as
well as the better automate with backup batt. My wife always shakes her head.

Sometimes though, you can do all you can but it will never be enough. You
Install pump, people complain about noise, you install better gates, people
Say too much privacy. You install auto gate mechanism, people say its a lousy
one when their wheels crush the automate arm when they were reversing.

You charge all others above 3k yet one tenant you charge the lowest is the only
one picking through all the T&Cs. You install solar film but they claim it's not good
enough. The more you give them, the wife keeps thinking you are overcharging
Them. :(

The way to solve your problem.... is to give more to the ones who ask for less , and give less to the one who ask for more...bcos' the former would greatly appreciate your services and effort while the latter will never be satisfied by any amount of effort and services you provide to them. Cheers :-)

 

[FHBH12]

RIP. A good man, gone. :'(


NEWS: HSBC Vice President drowned in Singapore River
HSBC Vice President drowned in Singapore River

5 July 2012

A vice president of HSBC Singapore was found dead in the Singapore River according to a report by Shin Min Daily.

The incident happened at around 3.30am on 2 July at the Boat Quay area. Thomas Ang, a 39 year-old VP of HSBC Singapore is believed to have drowned in the Singapore River. His body was found near Fullerton Hotel.

According to one of his relatives, Mr Ang workedfrom the night of 2 July into early hours of the next morning. It is uncertain how he fell into the River, but his relative said there was a witness at the scene who saw him struggling in the water. However, before the person could reach out to help, Mr Ang was washed away.

Mr Ang reportedly worked very long hours. When his colleagues arrived at his office the morning after the incident, they found his documents opened on his desk, suggesting that he was working right up to the time he drowned.

Mr Ang is survived by his wife and o primary school-aged children. His body was cremated at 3.45pm on 4 July.

Tough on his wife n kids. I suppose he regretted after jumping bcoz e acct is v different from those who committed suicide at Bedok reservoir n they did not struggle much.

 

[Narmi]

Pigs in rule..
Animal farm

Four legs good, two legs bad...haha its been a long time since i read that book: A satire on Communism.

 

[2bFree]

The thing is we spend 25% on Defence which goes to a very short list of approved suppliers/vendors/contractors which may these companies and certain individuals very wealthy in the process Ironically, these companies will then hire foreigners to keep their operating costs low and make more money for themselves.

In the past was military invasion during the mid to early 90s. Then followed by economic invasion. Now is human invasion which I think is the most insidious and damaging.

Back to Sg system, never know that 25% of govt spending is on defence. Hmm so many foreigners in Singapore who took away jobs, house, school place, public transport etc..basically no space and resource left for native citizens to enjoy..isn't that an invasion?

 

[2bFree]

Probably more than meets the eye

Still, quality foldable bikes are not cheap. But I cannot understand why they are required

For the money, if its an electric motorbike, electric bicycle or ATV which can be used for off road maintenance, carry load or debri etc then fully understand but foldable bike for 2.2k? Many don't even earn close to half of 2.2k and yet these guys are now defending their decision.

Sometimes, i look at them , i have to start singing my fathers favourite song (Song title translated is literally "I ask heaven")
http://youtu.be/JDZBgHBHQT8

 

[arsenal]

True.. almost all projects are primed by ST... another temasek company. sure win..

The thing is we spend 25% on Defence which goes to a very short list of approved suppliers/vendors/contractors which may these companies and certain individuals very wealthy in the process Ironically, these companies will then hire foreigners to keep their operating costs low and make more money for themselves.

In the past was military invasion during the mid to early 90s. Then followed by economic invasion. Now is human invasion which I think is the most insidious and damaging.

 

[summervale]

Exactly Neighbour,

but also realised that nowaday, more and more locals bokia chenghoo.

From Kiasu Land , namely Kiasee , Kiasu , Kia ChengHoo !

 

[jasonjst]

Exactly Neighbour,

but also realised that nowaday, more and more locals bokia chenghoo.

Right , people like us dont give them a damn , at most we stay in JB for good.