I guess some people doesn't know to use the "Search Thread" function located at the top. Can just type in Ikea or movers or keywords to find the postings with those info. How old was the tires that caused you to skid? Good thing there's no accident. I recently changed my tires in Sunway after getting a puncture at a R&R area (mistakenly drove over a plastic bag that contain a glass bottle on the road and the glass bottle cut my tires).Probably need to find some way to have easier access to postings here. Tebrau having Ikea was discussed like a couple of hundred pages back. I just went there recently, there is some progress but don't think it will be ready early next year.
Now with the new highways here and there, getting around is so much easier, even in Kulai. Had a couple of near misses as i skidded on a road, quickly changed all the tyres. Safety first. My neighbour wasn't so lucky as he skidded in heavy rain, luckily he wasn't hurt.
Thanks 2Bfree, I've already changed my tires and I'm using nitrogen gas, only need to top-up every 4-5 months. Actually with ABS, it's rare for the car to lose traction doing to wheels locking-up. So, even if we jam brake, the wheels should still keep on turning and not skid. Isn't that the purpose of ABS?Yea got to be careful now with the stormy weather and waterlogged roads in MY and SG!
The best ways to avoid aquaplaning are:
1. Change tyres if they are more than 2 yrs old (compound has harden even if the threads are still prominent; check tyre manufacture date before purchase). Most MY cars are running on tyres that are really old which explains why during rains, they are accident prone.
2. Ensure proper tyre pressures by checking every week (use a proper tyre gauge as those at kiosks are not accurate and have to take pressures when tyres are as cold as possible)
3. Drive slower but never suddenly jam brake. Just release the accelerator and use engine braking to ensure traction is not lost
4. If your car has ABS, learn how it works and practise so when you need to apply it, it will be done correctly
My car is 20 yrs old and has no electronic driving aids and is a stick shift but I have no issues driving in the rain by following the above guidelines. Also modern cars have taken control of driving away from the driver to the computer thus that is why driving skills are lacking or not well honed.
Safest is to just take left most lane and drive not more than 60km/h!
Hi bro geritan, how much did your mover quote you? What are you moving? Thanks.According to the mover that I'm going to hire, his says electrical appliances that are older that 2 years are tax free. They will apply import permit. Only fax machine is prohibited, regardless new or old.
Actually when it comes to buying property, a single mistake will cost a lot... both heartache and $$$. So, it's better not to make mistakes. Having said that, people actually learn better from mistakes... hahah... a bit contradictory, i know. If you or I do hear about Milan's seminar, maybe we can inform each other and attend together. He usually has it 3-4 times each year, and sometimes in SG. But the one in SG would be expensive because he will charge in SGD. Definitely agree with you that it's good to invest in knowledge. I started by making my own mistake and lost RM20k in the stock market before I attended Milan's seminar.Agreed with you bro vincentck, journey is the most important, although I must also add it is really important how we start (not when we start). Because the first few experiences make a lot of difference. If the first 3 are successful, you can move on very fast. But if the first one is a failed one, it takes a lot of time to start again.
Great, Milan's seminar is the one that I will definitely attend since he is endorsed by so many shifus. And the fact that you intend to attend again means he is really good! Knowledge is the best investment! =)
Hi PH, mind sharing how much was the unit? Is the development a freehold property? What's your reason for buying; own stay, rental or for capital appreciation?Hi,
I am happy that things are moving fast, faster than I expect since I bought Imperia during the soft launch. a 2508 sqft unit at high floor with good view of marina and Singapore.
This is my first investment in Johor and I hope that I will not be wrong as all my Malaysia friends and malaysia relative advise me against it.
All the best to all whose have already invested in nusajaya city....
Cheers
PH
As long as we take this as a business and follow the contract, we should be fine. Know where to draw the line and say, "enough is enough". I think most guys are nice and quite "cincai"... my wife says the same about me too.I have been following this discussion on the landlord matter. Seriously, I think I would have fallen for it like the landlord too. My wife said that I can be too trusting most times. I think I would make a terrible landlord! : (
Welcome to Iskandar Malaysia bro spidey. Where/what did you buy and how much was it? What was your loan package like? Hopefully my house can be ready by Q4 next year since UEM has started construction since early this year. I wanna plant mango and coconut tree; then we can exchange fruits...This is good news for those area that is near to Kempas -
Hopefully in another 6-8 yrs getting into SG from JB and vice versa will be a breeze - good for all...and property prices along these lines will definitely be up....
Signing my SPA and loan documentation this weekend....hope all goes well, and house will be completed in Q3 next year and can start planting my durian tree. :-)))
Actually when it comes to buying property, a single mistake will cost a lot... both heartache and $$$. So, it's better not to make mistakes. Having said that, people actually learn better from mistakes... hahah... a bit contradictory, i know. If you or I do hear about Milan's seminar, maybe we can inform each other and attend together. He usually has it 3-4 times each year, and sometimes in SG. But the one in SG would be expensive because he will charge in SGD. Definitely agree with you that it's good to invest in knowledge. I started by making my own mistake and lost RM20k in the stock market before I attended Milan's seminar.
Hi PH, mind sharing how much was the unit? Is the development a freehold property? What's your reason for buying; own stay, rental or for capital appreciation?
As long as we take this as a business and follow the contract, we should be fine. Know where to draw the line and say, "enough is enough". I think most guys are nice and quite "cincai"... my wife says the same about me too.
Hi Vincent,
I am a believer of first mover. The unit is MYR2.2m. Buy it as a holiday home with a aim to keep it as an asset for my retirement in 20 year time.
Many of my friends ask about nusajaya now after seeing the strait times article on iskandar , the article on ascots managing somerset puteria harbor and articles on parkway opening 200 beds hospital. Look like IDR development I'd doing something right this time round.... Keep finger cross.
Cheers,
PH
They charge by the size of lorry. A 20' lorry cost RM1800. This lobang is from mallow.How much did they charge you? By per trip or by per item?
A few electrical appliances, cooking wares, piano, bicycles and my children's stuff.Hi bro geritan, how much did your mover quote you? What are you moving? Thanks.
when is the TOP? wow that is a handsome amount. the skyscraper itself i believe should have a bird's eye view of the whole medini region.
i suspect you have waterviews?
Paisei.... Top 36mths. Usually 6 months earlier...
Yours is similar to the Sail, except you have a better view and probably a boat for you to commute.... With such price, you might have Sultan as your neighbour..
for those wondering what to do in JB here's the nov events. The furniture thing is 11-13. looking through the list i am surprised there is already a tedx movement in JB too. the website also have a list of most malls in JB as well as cinemas + pricing (some).
DMC in general is a mutual contract that binds an owners responsibility towards a particular development....well, not an expert, but in a condo context, a DMC will spell out what u can do n what u cannot do within the compound....some sample terms are like: thou shall not indluge in illegal n vice in the condo/or in your unit, do not be a nuisance to others (neighbours) etc.....erm...but not sure if DMC is in a landed estate? Logically it shd be in a strata development...maybe othe rexpert can come out n share? Esssentially its liek a set of house rule that governs what owners can and cannot do.
Hi Everyone,
Last week i went to Setia Tropika Sales Office to have a look at the Sky Garden Residences (Setia Tropika) and was quite keen in taking a Unit for Investment or for Weekend House.
1) Was told that there is a foreign property levy, $11,084 (Isn't it $10K only)?
2) If i'm to sign the SPA and Letter of offer, but decided to backout before the Bumi release, will there be any penalty?
3) Or is there any comments or feedback on this condo.