i think now the trend is even no house in sg also went jb n buy liao , we need to sretch our money ....and dun wan to pay so much for pigeon hole.
There are a few I know are doing this too ....
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i think now the trend is even no house in sg also went jb n buy liao , we need to sretch our money ....and dun wan to pay so much for pigeon hole.
There are a few I know are doing this too ....
Hi Greddy, cant agree with Crystal more. Dont analyse until paralyse.
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U have kids studying in sg right ? maybe u can share yr experience with him ....
For me if i have kids n same situation like u guys , i will keep one room for kids to study in sg and weekends bring them back to jb and enjoy like prince or princess lifestyle.
And perhaps they dun mind travelling in n out to study to become prince/princess in jb , never try never know ....
Ya. Actually I have another bargaining chip. When I have my first kid, I dont think they can resist not seeing their grandchild!! Place of visit grandchild = JB. Haha ... This is my secret weapon also :p
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hahaha ,provide u can find a sg wife which willing to stay in jb hor .... so far not many sg ladies wan to stay in jb de ....
best to get a malaysian wife then can buy another house or shop for investment....
I didn't rule out Malaysian wife ar... I always like Malaysian, I have no issue with them. Many can go into kitchen, out into living room (bad translation!) ... Better still, she can work part time, or stay at home look after the kids and welcome me home everyday with dinner served ... Syiok :p
Hi Crystal,
I remembered the time I was posted to HK in the end 80s early 90s. We would rushed over to Shenzhen through Lo Wu Station by the KCR and the CIQ was overwhelmed to the brim with people in the weekend. Everyone just pushed their way to the front coach just before the train arrived at this last station and jostle for positions in the queue. Have not visited HK/Shenzhen for many years so do not know the situation now.
I suppose the scene will be replayed in 2018 if/when the MRT is ready. We do see some of this scene if traveling by bus through the causeway.
However, prince or princess travel by private cars and that's another thing.
Hi Crystal,
I remembered the time I was posted to HK in the end 80s early 90s. We would rushed over to Shenzhen through Lo Wu Station by the KCR and the CIQ was overwhelmed to the brim with people in the weekend. Everyone just pushed their way to the front coach just before the train arrived at this last station and jostle for positions in the queue. Have not visited HK/Shenzhen for many years so do not know the situation now.
I suppose the scene will be replayed in 2018 if/when the MRT is ready. We do see some of this scene if traveling by bus through the causeway.
However, prince or princess travel by private cars and that's another thing.
usually for sg ppl who have a house in jb and work in sg , will have a car .... except Bro DOA at the moment ...
hahaha , but her family will think singaporean husband is very rich , all come n live with u for free meals etc .... I think Bro HH is a living example.
Ya I won't like that ... Will try to Siam. But if they are Malaysian, most likely they have own houses. Don't come kaciao me haha
Bro HH cannot Siam. Once he mentioned HH - the most prestigious, hottest, and award winning development in JB, everyone will stick to him closely like a glue ... 
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Don't be so sure yet. You have 6 rooms, right? When your Malaysian wife's Ah Gong, Ah Ma, uncles and aunties know about this, they will all come from their village far far away to come stay with you in JB.
Argh ... U r freaking me out bro. That will make it become no difference than pigeon hole. Can host them no problem. If they take advantage like a hotel checking in and out on daily basis, think I'll go mad .... Faint
Don't be so sure yet. You have 6 rooms, right? When your Malaysian wife's Ah Gong, Ah Ma, uncles and aunties know about this, they will all come from their village far far away to come stay with you in JB.
Malaysian people are very closely knitted with their family. Very unlike local Singaporean girls who has to fend for themselves and so most are more outspoken. With many relatives as their backup. Anything not happy, your Malaysian wife doesn't have to open her mouth. Her Ah Mah will call you up or talk to your mother directly. Even unreasonable requirements. If not happy, whole family will turn up at your house. Or your parents. And live here at your expense. Your wife will insist that you keep a room just in case they visit.
Sometimes its makes sense for the wife to be more vocal. Then you have some room for compromises. For the elder who thinks that they need to side their girl from your bully, a lot of things you don't have a chance to argue with. You can only bite the bullets when it come, esle it turns into bigger problems.
I know it because I got many relatives and friends who marry Malaysian wives. You marry them thinking they are the quiet, hardworking and obedient type. End up worst then marrying a Singaporean girl. But what to do? Too late already.
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Thanks for taking time to talk me through your experience.
I am also 3 candles like you but have three kids and one of them is in primary school located in the east so I don't think I will be able to commute in and out of JB at the present moment.
However I do believe in the potential of Iskandar hence am making an investment now for my future - whether for passive income, holiday home or even my own future retirement home.
But we are a middle income family so if we get this property and not rent it out at all, it would kinda mean that we will save very little over the next few years (unless we get promoted or get super big increment). I guess my main obstacle is whether the property I am eyeing in Sutera can be rented out to help offset my loan repayment.
So far I have been there only on weekends so cannot attest to the traffic during peak hours but mostly we've been using the Skudai Highway from Causeway. We have visited several other places too but feel most at home here.
I am also 3 candles like you but have three kids and one of them is in primary school located in the east so I don't think I will be able to commute in and out of JB at the present moment.
However I do believe in the potential of Iskandar hence am making an investment now for my future - whether for passive income, holiday home or even my own future retirement home.
But we are a middle income family so if we get this property and not rent it out at all, it would kinda mean that we will save very little over the next few years (unless we get promoted or get super big increment). I guess my main obstacle is whether the property I am eyeing in Sutera can be rented out to help offset my loan repayment.
So far I have been there only on weekends so cannot attest to the traffic during peak hours but mostly we've been using the Skudai Highway from Causeway. We have visited several other places too but feel most at home here.
I don't know what your age is, but I think my situation might be much simpler than yours because I have no kids and I have no big commitments in sg. I love my parents, and it's unfortunately that I haven't managed to break their barriers. But I have confidence that one day, they will move in and stay with me. I believe what I'm doing is right for me, and my parents, as well as my future family
So, I think u shall identify what your obstacles are. If its because of safety, it's valid but things have improved so much so I wouldn't say this is deal breaker. If its education, I can't advise because I never factored this into consideration. If its money, and worry that you are literally throwing money away because everyone says that buying in JB is stupid and dumb, then I let bro wuqi lecture u on this. He is the living proof of everything we do now. If its travel/transport, then u need to sort out. If its family and kids, rent a place and see if things work out, before u commit. U can't just ignore their feelings on this.*
Think logically, rationally and overcome the barriers. I also lost my focus once but making a rushed decision for ST. Luckily the fellow friends here helped me got back on track. Perhaps u can share your concerns here and let the bros and sis help u out to analyze.
Btw, Sutera is a nice place and I always frequent there. But if u need to commute daily, please think twice and assess the traffic situation. It could be quite bad at the bestari area at certain peak hours.
Good luck to you as hope to see u around!
Don't be so sure yet. You have 6 rooms, right? When your Malaysian wife's Ah Gong, Ah Ma, uncles and aunties know about this, they will all come from their village far far away to come stay with you in JB.
And the rich Singaporean son-in-law will smile and welcome them. Bring them around for shopping, makan, entertainments....all on the house. As a learned friend once said, 'Don't worry lah, Singaporean all very rich one.... !':P
Bro , our " heavily subsidised " HDB pigeon hole is like 500 to 800K leh. If not for the heavily subsidised HDB, all of us here might be homeless liao , thank you !
Wow cathylmg, you freaked out DOA more than I do.
Not all Malaysian girls are like that lah. At least my wife isn't. She's the best.
Not all Malaysian girls are like that lah. At least my wife isn't. She's the best.
Malaysian people are very closely knitted with their family. Very unlike local Singaporean girls who has to fend for themselves and so most are more outspoken. With many relatives as their backup. Anything not happy, your Malaysian wife doesn't have to open her mouth. Her Ah Mah will call you up or talk to your mother directly. Even unreasonable requirements. If not happy, whole family will turn up at your house. Or your parents. And live here at your expense. Your wife will insist that you keep a room just in case they visit.
Sometimes its makes sense for the wife to be more vocal. Then you have some room for compromises. For the elder who thinks that they need to side their girl from your bully, a lot of things you don't have a chance to argue with. You can only bite the bullets when it come, esle it turns into bigger problems.
I know it because I got many relatives and friends who marry Malaysian wives. You marry them thinking they are the quiet, hardworking and obedient type. End up worst then marrying a Singaporean girl. But what to do? Too late already.
Relax lah, bro. Just kidding!
But seriously, I hope you would have been married or at least have someone in mind before you renovate your house. Imagine your future wife does not agree with you taste and demand for re-renovation. Your big house means big buck to renovate, twice!
But seriously, I hope you would have been married or at least have someone in mind before you renovate your house. Imagine your future wife does not agree with you taste and demand for re-renovation. Your big house means big buck to renovate, twice!
Bro Mathstub
Thank you. Yes i collected d title deed copy fr lawyr office n also copy of quit rent although keys yet to receive. Ok since I started having to pay the interest then It means loan disbursed to developer then. I also received the doc requesting payment fr developer with their principal architect signature confirmg completn at different stages of the development. Subsequently received doc fr bank inform release of sum of money into my mortgage act.
as a person who has spent his primary school and secondary education in Singapore,it is really surprising that Singaporeans have considered JB a viable option,after all i went through all the bashing for being from JB during my education there.
To the above bashing on Malaysian women,please wake up,not all Malaysian are as evil and conniving as mentioned,sure some are which i wouldn't deny,but most aren't as dependable as you put them to be,rural people these days are cash rich from palm oil,mining,agricultural produce has gone up in pricing,making them i am sure much more comfortable then before,and no they wouldn't move in with you cause u have a big house cause now they probably can afford it.
Another thing,Malaysians aren't that poor as you make them out to be,for Bro dreamoraction like any other place in this world,if you do intend to marry a Malaysian women pick wisely
To the above bashing on Malaysian women,please wake up,not all Malaysian are as evil and conniving as mentioned,sure some are which i wouldn't deny,but most aren't as dependable as you put them to be,rural people these days are cash rich from palm oil,mining,agricultural produce has gone up in pricing,making them i am sure much more comfortable then before,and no they wouldn't move in with you cause u have a big house cause now they probably can afford it.
Another thing,Malaysians aren't that poor as you make them out to be,for Bro dreamoraction like any other place in this world,if you do intend to marry a Malaysian women pick wisely
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