Living in JB 2 (Johore)

[wuqi256]

Any bros here seen the development at Sentia Tropika? Do you think it's worth buying a unit there? What is the inital payment for a property in malaysia? From the info i gather here, deposit around 1k RM, then downpayment 15-20% depending on the loan secured. Did i miss out anything?
We have to start servicing the loan once the deal is sealed correct?
Loan can be from Malaysian or Singapore bank right?

Answer is yes. Depends, last time downpayment is only 500 RM for places like Setia, now its at least 1k. Remember the stamp duty plus the RM 10k levy we foreigners have to pay.

Most of the other questions already have answers in the Newbie Question thread.

[wuqi256]

At this moment, except Mydin Mart, the Anjung mall at east ledang actually sell all Malay n Indian food only. The nearer decent Chinese food kopitiam u still need to go to Gelang Patah town.

I think i did saw some Thai and middle eastern food but yes mainly these although the Indian place there is 24 hours.

[wuqi256]

you 2 are younglah....this old banger already in 40's already lah...as I said, lucky someone still wan to employ me...otherwise die die have to face with sadist ppl everyday!! heheheh
I thank God for the opportunity...

Cheers Bros...

Thanks, i would like to be.......forever young. You are employed because of your skill sets and your relevance to the workforce. No one would hire you if you weren't good enough so be confident that you are still much needed. Wishing you all the best in your career.

[wuqi256]

Hi Wuqi,

there is a pump outside my 2nd floor provided by HH. However it doesn't seem to make any difference. Not sure if the pump is spoilt or if there are any decent pump in the market that can do the job. How is your house solve the low water flow issue?

When I take the shower, I can think of army training when we have a pail of water to clean the whole body plus brushing teeth.. However my wife is very upset because she is only city trained.. Got idea? Or any decent pump to recommend to replace the one provided by HH?

The last resort is to drive to HH swimming pool and have a good shower there.

Ok 2 things to look out for:

1. Make sure your pump and pipes are checked out as there may be stones or sediment in the pipes somewhere which blocks the floor. We did that to clear the air or sediment blockage and indeed there was a difference. We also use those water heaters with pump for the shower.

2. Set up another pump at the water tank on your 2nd floor, disable this external one and install this at your water tank. Downside to this is that water consumption increases but the power of the water........Our tenanted house all have this system, powerful but can be noisy if you get cheaper model or the installer isn't so good at sound proofing.

[wuqi256]

Bro dun use age to gauge oneself, it's the knowledge that u have in you that really matters. Just like the warranty office who is old and old timers already but a smart Alec like bro WUQI who is an officer and who is young, warranty officer also must salute the officer! And we all should salute bro WUQI ...

Dun believe me just pop him a question or two!! Lol

I am just a green horn when it comes to life, always respect the Warrant officers, even if the first word you hear from them is a vulgarity and always have to do with smelling some woman's or mother's orifices.

[danteakc]

Hi danteakc, i am 35 this year. You mean you are 38? We all need to do something to have a better chance.
The 31 i was referring to was for the number of people i personally know who are vested here and influenced
to join the "dark side"

You can call me Dante or David erhh then I am 1 year your junior. No diff. You amass so much, knowledge, influence and asset.

[wuqi256]

Yea but I like to support the company that came up with the original idea Unfortunately it seems Dynatrap only runs on 110-120VAC so not suitable for our environment unless one runs a step-down transformer.

The clones may be cheaper but I doubt they will be as reliable/durable nor work as well.

Me too, its a pity though. Yes clones will typically last only 3-6 months if you leave them on day or night. One can buy cheap step down transformers cheaply at a lot of hardware stores. The living depot for example sells the China ones cheaply(read, very cheaply).

[danteakc]

Crime happens everywhere unfortunately. People got raped and one got raped plus murdered in Bukit Batok, every day you will still people jogging past that same spot in wee hours of the morning or late at night. Even though the perpetrators of the rape and murder were never ever found (or arrested), people still jog there daily. Just be vigilant and not take unnecessary chances but agree that jogging outside isn't that ideal especially wee hours of the day. Folks there should already have a very large internal compound to jog with already.

Yar loh, HH got Golf Club, I don't even use their swimming pool and gym let alone the gateway internal compound, if adventurous can follow the grill fence to experience up and down momentum.

[wuqi256]

You can call me Dante or David erhh then I am 1 year your junior. No diff. You amass so much, knowledge, influence and asset.

Thanks David, i am just a nobody in real life. I am very honoured that you think that way. I am just glad to help people out with the little things i know in life.

[danteakc]

Hi Wuqi,

there is a pump outside my 2nd floor provided by HH. However it doesn't seem to make any difference. Not sure if the pump is spoilt or if there are any decent pump in the market that can do the job. How is your house solve the low water flow issue?

When I take the shower, I can think of army training when we have a pail of water to clean the whole body plus brushing teeth.. However my wife is very upset because she is only city trained.. Got idea? Or any decent pump to recommend to replace the one provided by HH?

The last resort is to drive to HH swimming pool and have a good shower there.

As far as I am aware the pump at 2nd floor is run by electric and has an on off switch. Just change the shower head and make sure the switch is on or working.

Hey I have yet visit the HH swimming pool. Public can enter by paying? Does that mean the gym also? As interested to conduct my swimming business here weekdays and hopefully weekends.

[wuqi256]

Yar loh, HH got Golf Club, I don't even use their swimming pool and gym let alone the gateway internal compound, if adventurous can follow the grill fence to experience up and down momentum.

Yes i seldom do as well even though i am there, too much work to do and things to follow up. Quite a bit to do just inside HH without leaving the area.

Times have to remind myself to eat and go to the bathroom. Sometimes so hungry as i get to eat breakfast only in the late afternoon. One time, only after 7pm then i ate breakfast, stuck on work and repeated calls with managment. Only on weekends, can i really relax but thats also the time family, neighbour and friends come. Wife always remind me to take a breather.

[wuqi256]

As far as I am aware the pump at 2nd floor is run by electric and has an on off switch. Just change the shower head and make sure the switch is on or working.

Hey I have yet visit the HH swimming pool. Public can enter by paying? Does that mean the gym also? As interested to conduct my swimming business here weekdays and hopefully weekends.

Yes check the pipes as well as we found some sediment inside which blocks it. Some install central heating but must change the pipes. There are lights on the pump, check for the red or amber light.

Public can enter by paying but must need a member as well. Not available for gym though as strictly for members only. You can definitely do and i may be able to assist you with that with the very little clout i have with the clubhouse. PM me.

In fact, i am actually bringing in archery to the clubhouse, depends on my "sifu" whether he wants to do it or not.

[arsenal]

As far as I am aware the pump at 2nd floor is run by electric and has an on off switch. Just change the shower head and make sure the switch is on or working.

Hey I have yet visit the HH swimming pool. Public can enter by paying? Does that mean the gym also? As interested to conduct my swimming business here weekdays and hopefully weekends.

Is that the original pump from Horizon hill? I am yet to locate the on off switch..
No the swimming pool is closed to public.. but you could talk to them to see if something can be arranged.

[wuqi256]

Is that the original pump from Horizon hill? I am yet to locate the on off switch..
No the swimming pool is closed to public.. but you could talk to them to see if something can be arranged.

Yes original one. Something that starts with G. You can tell if its on or not by the lights it has, no lights, no power.
It is closed but guest can be brought in by members who can then pay. They definitely have people keen to do swimming, even scuba diving at one point but problem is the water in the pool is not deep enough to do proper scuba.

[wuqi256]

Ya, I am considering that aspect as well... According to the developer the ratio of residentials to commercial in the development is 90:10... Roughly 4000 units to 40 units. Though chances are one needs to be patient as the area are still pretty green field. I am cautiously optimistic of the potential as it may also serve the folks over at Gelang Patah in addition to Nusa Sentral. As well, rising tide floats all boats or so I hope... If things go well for the catalyst projects in Nusajaya, Nusa Sentral may also stand to benefit... I've scouted quite a number of ro jets/development in search of a good commercial investment but find that prices for shoplots has skyrocketed! Been to bandar Sri alam (very far...) and the shoplots there (very undesirable location, design - at least to me...) are already asking for rm850k... Well... Just some of my own opinion on this since I am researching... Thanks so much for your input Wuqi :-)

Yes, i am too but just that for shops, its a bit of hit and miss. There are actually old, 3 storey shoplots in Perling, a forgotten part of Iskandar (that are still dirt cheap). They are cheap for a reason though.

I would still consider Nusa Sentral shops as well, just that good to know when the area opposite will be developed. Once that is known, easier to make decision.

[arsenal]

Ok 2 things to look out for:

1. Make sure your pump and pipes are checked out as there may be stones or sediment in the pipes somewhere which blocks the floor. We did that to clear the air or sediment blockage and indeed there was a difference. We also use those water heaters with pump for the shower.

2. Set up another pump at the water tank on your 2nd floor, disable this external one and install this at your water tank. Downside to this is that water consumption increases but the power of the water........Our tenanted house all have this system, powerful but can be noisy if you get cheaper model or the installer isn't so good at sound proofing.

Hi Wuqi,

for (2), you mean to replace the HH pump? Where can I get the pump? Can find it in any electrical store?

when one is not using the water, will there be any noise?

Do you know where is the switch of the original HH pump?

[Didjerama]

Good on you, wishing you well with your journey here.
My two cents worth below (quick one)

Hi Wuqi, thanks for your reply. Now i udnerstand better what I am getting into and also the finance I will be required to come up with.

One last qn, and this is a sensitive one. Currently, Im serving my 5 years MOP with HDB after buying a flat, now into my 3rd year already. As such I am unable to buy a proeprty overseas. In this case, can I put the owner's name as my mother's and my name for the bank loan, meaning i have no name at all within the house. is this possible and is this flouting HDB rules still?

[sgtsk]

Their new 2 storey cluster (Opal) starting from RM568,000 liao

Huh, the infor I saw is from the banner hung in front of show house village only last weekend. Might be we mean different projects?

[Narmi]

I am sure you will be able to get it Narmi, don't give up and just keep hoping and be positive. Imagine yourself in that job already.
Happy birthday!!!!

Thank you bro Wuqi!

[wuqi256]

Hi Wuqi,

for (2), you mean to replace the HH pump? Where can I get the pump? Can find it in any electrical store?

when one is not using the water, will there be any noise?

Do you know where is the switch of the original HH pump?

Its actually located on the 2nd floor opposite the master bedroom.
The brand used by HH should all be similar and from this brand:
http://www.grundfos.com.my/

Any contractor would be able to do it for you. It will kick in only when water is turned on.
Some used units so powerful that they can even repeatedly flush their toilets in very very
short succession. (Not that anyone really need that unless having a bad case of the runs)

Cheap and poorly installed = Sure noisy. Need someone good and the better models else it
does get noisy when used at night.