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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Been busy trying to sort out my purchase and learnt a few new things... or at least new to me -

    1. There are three sets of legal fees one has to pay in a purchase transaction
    a. legal fees on...
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    Re: Fireflies (Kunang kunang in Bahasa)

    Yes have gone for the fireflies trip with my family with two children aged 6 and 3. The younger girl was initially scared about the dark and started crying but after like we've gone 5-10 mins into...
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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Thanks bro DOA and Arsenal for the tips. Will definitely check out these places for my papaya tree. Hahaha!
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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Nice! Im looking forward to plant my own trees in the garden as well!

    By the way, where can we look for trees in JB?
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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    No I would definitely visit again since I didn't get to try the food. My children loved it (or maybe they were just hungry). The first one after turning into the track is Restoran Alam, has its own...
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    Was in JB yesterday and guessed timing was good, cleared Causeway in like 15 mins. Then wanted to try EDL but decided to check out eastern side first and happy to find out that the East Coast Coastal...
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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Was quoted this through an email correspondence in Feb. I think prices might still be the same.

    Tulipa II 3,837 Sq. Ft. RM 864,000 (3 Storey Semi-D) (Completed) ...
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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Hi sky,

    Had checked out Park Villa too. The place is really beautiful right atop a hill and the houses are huge! And unfortunately also out of my budget.

    However lady there told me that...
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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Hi Bro DOA,

    Just my two cents worth.

    There are two types of life insurance - one with cash value and another without.

    Most term insurance (whether MRTA or MLTA) do not have cash value....
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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Hi whoami,

    I was up north two weeks ago to check out the Austin area. Came from Kempas area and first taman would be Adda Heights, followed by Bandar Dato'Onn, then Seri Austin, Setia Indah and...
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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Hi whoami,

    Did you get your nick from a computer prog? Everyday when I log on to my office pc, I see a program running with the exact same name.

    Anyway that aside, this property you mention,...
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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Thanks for the offer nick... I don't think my loan amount will warrant the banker making a trip to S'pore. Heh.

    Anyway was on half day today so manage to chiong five banks to gather info and...
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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Thanks much bro! Saves me from having to take leave to shop for quotes. =)

    What kind of details do I have to provide? According to the developer, banks will need payslips, CPF contribution...
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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    When shopping around for a loan package, do we have to go down to the banks to enquire in person or can we just email them our details and get their various quotations?
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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    I guess depends on where the east begins?

    I would think that Austin, Tebrau, Johor Jaya, anywhere on the west of Sg Tebrau would belong to JB City development?

    In that case, east would only...
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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Hi josh88,

    I've combed quite a bit of JB. Started my search at Austin Suites, then later to Leisure Farm, Setia Eco Garden, Sutera Utama, Setia Tropika, Kempas Heights and now looking eastwards. ...
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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Went in to JB to survey the eastern part today and here are a two project info that I gathered.

    1. Bayu Puteri Marina - located just before Permas Jaya bridge facing Ponderosa golf course. They...
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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Bro DOA, yup dug up pretty much the same info you've here. UM Land is developing this township but based on the different kind of contracts they are having, I cannot fathom their strategy leh. Got...
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    Hi bro and sis, did you all search eastern part of JB for property?

    I went there to look see last weekend and somehow stumbled upon this quite ulu place called Park View in Bandar Seri Alam. The...
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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    This is an open ticket for 6 months, can stay weekday, weekend or school holidays. Just not for public holidays.

    Thanks for the link! That means I have to stay over weekends to make this ticket...
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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Yah went to Pulai Desaru two years ago and the kids loved it. So am bringing them there again, probably this upcoming Mar hols.

    If you can wait, MATTA will be back in JB in Jul according to their...
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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    I paid RM200 for a 1 bedroom suite, upstair and downstairs, king-sized bed, come with 2 breakfast and free pass to their so called water park.

    MATTA fair is at Danga City Mall but for JB, it ends...
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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    I didn't check the international packages but they look quite costly to me. I was able to get the Legoland pass, no differentiation between local or foreigner as well as bought a hotel package at...
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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Hi avelc,

    Happened to be at the Matta Fair today too. Entrance fee is RM3 per person. Was eyeing M'sia tours mainly cos this year travel budget much lower. Can book tours to Desaru, Melaka,...
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    Sticky: Re: Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    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...
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