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No lah, it is OK, thanks for the offer though! I also got bad back haha that's why leaning towards movers but they can be rough if you do not supervise closely!

You got PM. Thing is I have some bulky stuff to move like sofa, fridge, hifi etc. thus not sure how to handle this if I do move it on my own. My rent a pickup for a day or two to handle it should I decide to go this route :)

Whoa, you have an excellent memory. Yes after renting for a year, have decided to buy a terrace since I am staying on my own, no need for a larger place. Not the place I am renting though as it is the retirement home for my landlord who is ironically a SPR. My new place is 1 street away...

Well, I still think HH is OK, not fantastic but also not that bad. SP is popular in KL area and is the master builder of Bukit Indah but I have seen some of the houses and was unimpressed. My opinion is the base structure must be sound and reliable. Everything else can be added/changed to suit...

^^Don't be disheartened. HH is still OK as it is the flagship project for UEM/Gamuda in Nusajaya. So long if you are buying for own stay it is still all right although I think the newer precincts are not that attractive. Importantly is to get a good mortgage package if you are opting for it...

This is one area that SG is superior. It is easy to obtain caveats to check on previous transacted prices. If the ceiling is indeed raised, I am very sure prices will just magically escalate and yes, locals are laughing at us buying in at these prices. Think there is too much feel good...

Hmmm I think such a topic should be taken offline to PM or email.

^^Thanks for sharing. Not really a financial person but will read through this in detail later. However, I think this is what OTC tried to understand/investigate during his term and was when he was made a pariah. With the lack of transparency and accountability, it is hard to take at face value...

Frankly, I think the drop in birth rate is due to eugenics and socio-engineering that the regime did in the 80s/90s. So the aftereffects of that policy is now being felt today as it is a lagging factor. Hence the easiest solution? Import en masse which gives rise to other problems. I don't...

^^There is no perfect place that I am aware of. One just has to balance between the pros and cons to make the decision. This is one characteristic of Singaporeans which I have observed. Again, my view. We can always agree to disagree, am not looking for trouble. They want the best of everything...

It is not me you need to preach to. You are speaking to the choir. Unfortunately, just ranting about it just releases steam but isn't a solution either. I don't think I am a mouthpiece for them so there is no need to direct your unhappiness towards them at me. I am watching closely to see how...

Ahh, ok clarity! Well, I think we are all adults so whenever something goes wrong, we have to look internally to see is it something that we have done since. Cannot go around blaming everybody else and absolve oneself of responsibility right? What you have said can also be taken that if...

From my experience, these employment pass engineers don't mind sacrificing staying or even sharing a room with other people to reduce their living expenses which the bulk is always residence. They are also inclined to do more OT if available since they are likely to have no family or even...

Haha, don't worry, am always cool. Well not really cool today, rather hot as I am still trying to get over a sore throat and fever which is why got time to surf here more than usual! :D Just got to clear up some misconception since apparently I am working for the government without my knowledge! :)

Yes I agree on this. I don't think the quality of Singapore engineers are any worse off than from other countries. But you are right that NS/IPPT will come into play plus the fact that although SGD3.5k is a good starting amount, we do have higher cost of living and this pay grade cannot stagnate...

The smiley face is to state there is nothing personal about what has happened. Definitely not 'trying to get back' towards you. The jumping to conclusion remark is in reference to saying I have links with the SG government. This is why I seek clarification as I have no idea why you latched on...

I think you have me confused with some other person. I have no personal or professional links with the SG government just a Singaporean trying to make ends meet both in SG and MY :D

Grass is always greener on other side :) Cost of living in JB is actually higher than in SG. It's just when we take currency conversion into place that it becomes attractive. But conversely this occurs in SG too! The Ferrari incident is a media fracas, especially the comments from the deceased...

Definitely we should stick together and no offense taken (this is a forum afterall where dissenting views/opinions are dime a dozen). Just that having vague, one-liners and jumping to conclusions does not promote healthy discussion :)

On the whole I agree with you. The 80s generation were fortunate in having a good education, stable environment to grow up in plus it was during this period that contract manufacturing was a growth pillar so this brought wealth to the citizens then. I also agree that Singaporeans don't have the...