Living in JB 2 (Johore)

[DREAMorACTION]

Bro, my friend bought the package from groupon. I only know it includes 500 pellets per person ( that's quite a lot!) but super cheap. About RM70 per person only. Don't know what equipments will be provided ... Will find out Soon

Good place, Dynamic Paintball.

Cool, thats a good one, can buy defensive paintball equipment as well as even an M4 type when you are there. Kind of cool, they even have AK types for Opfor but must buy as well.

Tonnes! Lots of things i don't know and still learning, each and every day. Every day is an opportunity for me to learn more in life before i pass on.

[Investor]

Thats why my wife always said i too kay poh and always helping others except for myself. Just remembered i need to do my MY taxes after the SG ones were done 2 weeks back. When wife looks at the taxes i pay, she always shakes her head,i seriously contribute too much taxes and nation building.

Hard to find someone as helpful as you nowadays, really!

[Investor]

Don't know about outdoor ones ... Will check out next time. Indoor is at danga city mall

Thanks DREAMorACTION.

[wuqi256]

Bro, my friend bought the package from groupon. I only know it includes 500 pellets per person ( that's quite a lot!) but super cheap. About RM70 per person only. Don't know what equipments will be provided ... Will find out Soon

Really priced reasonably, the mall itself is a bit run down and this is on the higher floors. There is also archery as well by another company.
You can even buy paintball grenades there or buy your own gear to make the shooting.........interesting.
Outdoor stuff
http://paintballasia.blogspot.com/20...a-booking.html

[wuqi256]

Thanks DREAMorACTION.

Outdoor
http://paintballasia.blogspot.com/20...a-booking.html
http://www.aovpaintball.com.my/

There is one in Kulai, just after the toll exit on the right in Kulai:
http://www.mytripbloggies.com/malays...ballsevent.htm

I believe the one that bro DOA is getting is this:
http://www.groupon.my/deals/johor/dy...ball/716006375

[wuqi256]

Got an idea from home alone. How about we put many tubs of super glue and let the intruders/thieves step into them? Or use a layer of grease/lubricants to trap them?

Thats actually still very useful. There are many combination of ordinary home items.
To a really determined person, anything is a weapon.

[mallow]

Not sure if you know of this tactic to make drivers stop and leave the car to check out the 'problem'. Just received this as is. Just read it for information and always be cautious:

This was confirmed by the TTDI Shell guy and happened at sec17 junction.

New Tactic! To Rob You in PJ And Soon All Places - spray some liquid on your tyre which leads to a smoke outburst .

Just received this from a local police force in Bangsar. There is a new tactic used by the thieves and robbers & spreading into PJ & other KL areas. Be careful when there is a motorist approaching while you are driving alone in a car. These days, the thieves will spray some liquid on your tyre which leads to smoke outburst.

When you encounter such a situation, don’t panic. Stay calm & don’t ever try to park your car to check what is going on. This is the intention purposely created by these thieves to get your attention. Once you get out from your car, they will snatch your belongings or may even harm you.

So, if you ever encounter such an incident, drive to a safe place where crowded people are or to a petrol or police station. As for the stain, use water to clean it up, that’s all. Look after your own safety, especially to those ladies out there. What ever happens, don’t simply walk out from your car.

Liquid is probably kerosene. When the tyre gets hot , the kerosene evaporates and seems a smoke outburst.. Nothing to worry about and don’t have to stop to check.. If you did not release your handbrake to drive, you get smoky outburst too and burnt tyre smell.

[wuqi256]

i would love to meet up this wonder woman one day !!

Thanks, she really is one, at least IMHO. I like women who are able to handle themselves well,
prepared to send them/impart all the knowledge they need. I need to know when i shut my eyes
forever, she and my family will be well prepared.

[wuqi256]

Not sure if you know of this tactic to make drivers stop and leave the car to check out the 'problem'. Just received this as is. Just read it for information and always be cautious:

This was confirmed by the TTDI Shell guy and happened at sec17 junction.

New Tactic! To Rob You in PJ And Soon All Places - spray some liquid on your tyre which leads to a smoke outburst .

Just received this from a local police force in Bangsar. There is a new tactic used by the thieves and robbers & spreading into PJ & other KL areas. Be careful when there is a motorist approaching while you are driving alone in a car. These days, the thieves will spray some liquid on your tyre which leads to smoke outburst.

When you encounter such a situation, don’t panic. Stay calm & don’t ever try to park your car to check what is going on. This is the intention purposely created by these thieves to get your attention. Once you get out from your car, they will snatch your belongings or may even harm you.

So, if you ever encounter such an incident, drive to a safe place where crowded people are or to a petrol or police station. As for the stain, use water to clean it up, that’s all. Look after your own safety, especially to those ladies out there. What ever happens, don’t simply walk out from your car.

Liquid is probably kerosene. When the tyre gets hot , the kerosene evaporates and seems a smoke outburst.. Nothing to worry about and don’t have to stop to check.. If you did not release your handbrake to drive, you get smoky outburst too and burnt tyre smell.

Thanks alot for sharing this Mallow!! Even if you hear noises when people tie cans with strings to your car, lock your car if you really have to get down to check. Lock your car when going to the petrol station counter (especially at night) to pay (you need to pay first before pumping at night).

[wuqi256]

Thanks bro DOA, i told her many times, she is a bit stubborn sometimes hehe but so far she hasn't done it again.

[Avonup]

Thanks for sharing.

[wuqi256]

On a separate note, the other day when i drove into Tuas, i ran out of cash in my touch n go card. Worse, i forgot my ringgit in SG and i have 3 cards which folks used up (but forgot to top up for me)

So no choice, left with the issue to resolve (as always) so had to pay cash, SGD that is. The lady manning the counter told me she can only top up my car in SGD to the exact 1 to 1 value. So in the end, top up only 10RM in the card which allowed me to pass but yet paid 10 SGD.

Its my fault but do be careful to have RM in the car always.

[wuqi256]

I have a few books on buddhism which I have not managed to digest yet. Have not come across Mohist, will sure to check it out. Thank you for the information.

Hi sgtsk, Mohism 墨家 died out in China long long unfortunately. Its a philosophy and a way of life long gone.

Much like a chinese version of freemasons except that this was formed not for religion but more as a philosophy
to prevent wars and suffering.
(Not the modern version of chinese freemason which is more like the triads)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozi

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohism

Mohism or Moism (Chinese: 墨家; pinyin: Mòjiā; literally "School of Mo") was a Chinese philosophy developed by the followers of Mozi (also referred to as Mo Tzu (Master Mo), Latinized as Micius), 470 BC–c.391 BC. It evolved at about the same time as Confucianism, Taoism and Legalism, and was one of the four main philosophic schools during the Spring and Autumn Period (from 770 BC to 480 BC)[1] and the Warring States Period (from 479 BC to 221 BC). During that time, Mohism (墨 Mo) was seen as a major rival to Confucianism (儒 Ru). The Qin dynasty, which united China in 221 BC, adopted Legalism as the official government philosophy and suppressed all other philosophic schools. The Han dynasty that followed adopted Confucianism as the official state philosophy, as did most other successive dynasties, though Daoism and later Buddhism also played an important part in later Chinese life and thought, while Mohism all but disappeared as a separate school of thought. Mohist books were later merged into Taoist canon.

Mohism is best known for the concept of "impartial love" or "universal love" (Chinese: 兼愛; pinyin: Jian Ai; literally "inclusive love") and "No Evasion" (Chinese: 非攻; pinyin: Fei Gong; literally "No Attack") Mozi's philosophy was described in the book Mozi, compiled by his students from his lecture notes.

There was a movie about this i think quite a few years back in 2006:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Battl...ts_(2006_film)

Famous people like master craftsman, Lu Ban were also mentioned in Mozi:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lu_Ban

[wuqi256]

As there has been some PMs on taxes, please note that there is a personal income tax and it will take into account your rental income as well. The tax rate is 26% for non residents and 1-26% if you are staying here for at least 182 days a year.

You can deduct lots of stuff as a tax resident. Again, the real gains tax is based on the 5-10% (within 2 years 10%, after 2 years within 5 years 5%, after 5 years no real gains tax) of what you need to pay for the difference between buying and selling price.

Always keep your receipts even after 5 years for the renovation, bank interest, etc as these are deductible off taxes. Rumour has it that the government may impose 30% capital gains tax soon for properties sold within 1 year to avoid people flipping and speculating in properties.

I strongly urge those who are buying for own stay and still thinking about things not to continue thinking, just go to the developer you want and buy direct.

[wuqi256]

The picture painted in my mind in future Singapore is 10% super rich person being served by 90% super poor laborers.
Rich persons will sip wines, clubbing, Casinos, F1, buying lots of properties, dinning... and they need lots of people to clean the tables, provide massage services, drive the rich around, be their body guards and complain the entrance fees to Sentosa where they live is too high.... The other vivid picture is the rich are the ministers, perm sec, GLC leaders and a bunch of rich foreigners.. The one cleaning tables are also young foreigners and old locals...

Agree with you and bro FundsTransfer on this, Singaporeans, the serfs of the future. I really feel sad everytime i see the old and aged cleaning and clearing tables. So many times some will always refuse the help we try to give them as they are people with backbone and do not accept help easily.
One time, one uncle was so puzzled when we gave him a small amount that afterwards he kept coming back to clean our table, then the edges of our table before going off and then coming back again after that. We cleaned up mostly and tried to make it easier for him to clear. Feel really sad for them.

[wuqi256]

Thanks everyone for answering Andhika's queries.

Just had a very nice supper at S11 coffeeshop (opposite the crystal pearl cafe)
Always a lot of food choices there. Had bbq chicken wings, satay,
wanton noodles (pretty good ones) with wife and son. Still so many choices after
1am.

[sgtsk]

Thank you Wuqi!

Now I understand Mohism refers to 墨家.

I have been watching a series of 先秦诸子百家争鸣 by Prof 易中天 on youtubes.

There is a subseries on 儒墨之争

先秦诸子百家争鸣07_儒墨之争01：儒与侠.rm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSX72YQemFc


Prof 易中天 is very good.

Hi sgtsk, Mohism 墨家 died out in China long long unfortunately. Its a philosophy and a way of life long gone.

Much like a chinese version of freemasons except that this was formed not for religion but more as a philosophy
to prevent wars and suffering.
(Not the modern version of chinese freemason which is more like the triads)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozi

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohism

Mohism or Moism (Chinese: 墨家; pinyin: Mòjiā; literally "School of Mo") was a Chinese philosophy developed by the followers of Mozi (also referred to as Mo Tzu (Master Mo), Latinized as Micius), 470 BC–c.391 BC. It evolved at about the same time as Confucianism, Taoism and Legalism, and was one of the four main philosophic schools during the Spring and Autumn Period (from 770 BC to 480 BC)[1] and the Warring States Period (from 479 BC to 221 BC). During that time, Mohism (墨 Mo) was seen as a major rival to Confucianism (儒 Ru). The Qin dynasty, which united China in 221 BC, adopted Legalism as the official government philosophy and suppressed all other philosophic schools. The Han dynasty that followed adopted Confucianism as the official state philosophy, as did most other successive dynasties, though Daoism and later Buddhism also played an important part in later Chinese life and thought, while Mohism all but disappeared as a separate school of thought. Mohist books were later merged into Taoist canon.

Mohism is best known for the concept of "impartial love" or "universal love" (Chinese: 兼愛; pinyin: Jian Ai; literally "inclusive love") and "No Evasion" (Chinese: 非攻; pinyin: Fei Gong; literally "No Attack") Mozi's philosophy was described in the book Mozi, compiled by his students from his lecture notes.

There was a movie about this i think quite a few years back in 2006:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Battl...ts_(2006_film)

Famous people like master craftsman, Lu Ban were also mentioned in Mozi:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lu_Ban

[wuqi256]

Hi sgtsk,

Sure, its always good to share, i like their ideals and identify with some of their key beliefs.
It was a pity that this school of thought died out eventually. Agree, always liked the Prof.

I greatly admire Mozi as in he relentlessly help others all the while getting doubted and suspected of
this and that by those equally capable yet not willing to help or see others succeed types. He also
climbed up from the lower ranks and from young, his parents ignored him and did not treat him well.

Yet some people still remember him and not the selfish or self serving ones who may have done better
in their lives but forever lost in the mounds of history where their names were never even mentioned.

Felt pity about the account when he helped others but got caught in rain and left out in the cold.
Years back, when i told my wife his story and she said i should change my name as she thought i
was talking about myself (the unlucky part)

I told her i cannot compare myself with him as i am just an admirer and follower of his principles especially
the part highlighted below.

Still trying very hard to even achieve the first level of his ideals. Its hard though, people these days are
so used to lies that when you speak the truth, they find it hard to believe.

Those who sneer at the mastery of the blade will find that the blade does not discriminate between a warmonger or a peace lover. Maintain the blade, maintain the peace.

War benefits no one, it never works to find out who is right, the only one making the decision on that is the one who is left.



Life
Most historians believe that Mozi was a member of the lower artisan class who managed to climb his way to an official post. It is known, however, that his parents were not affectionate towards him and showed him very little love. Mozi was a native of the State of Lu (Today's Tengzhou, Shandong Province), although for a time, he served as a minister in the State of Song.[3] Like Confucius, Mozi was known to have maintained a school for those who desired to become officials serving in the different ruling courts of the Warring States.[4]

Mozi was a carpenter and was extremely skilled in creating devices, designing everything from mechanical birds to wheeled, mobile "cloud ladders" used to besiege city walls (see Lu Ban). Though he did not hold a high official position, Mozi was sought out by various rulers as an expert on fortification. He was schooled in Confucianism in his early years, but he viewed Confucianism as being too fatalistic and emphasizing too much on elaborate celebrations and funerals which he felt were detrimental to the livelihood and productivity of common people. He managed to attract a large following during his lifetime which rivaled that of Confucius. His followers – mostly technicians and craftspeople – were organized in a disciplined order that studied both Mozi's philosophical and technical writings.

According to some accounts of the popular understanding of Mozi at the time, he had been hailed by many as the greatest hero to come from Henan. His passion was said to be for the good of the people, without concern for personal gain or even his own life or death. His tireless contribution to society was praised by many, including Confucius' disciple Mencius. Mencius wrote in Jinxin (Chinese: 孟子盡心; pinyin: Mengzi Jinxin) that Mozi believed in love for all mankind. As long as something benefits mankind, Mozi will pursue it even if it means hurting his head or his feet. Zhang Tai Yan said that in terms of moral virtue, even Confucius and Laozi cannot compare to Mozi.

His pacifism led Mozi to travel from one crisis zone to another throughout the ravaged landscape of the Warring States, trying to dissuade rulers from their plans of conquest. According to the chapter "Gongshu" in Mozi, he once walked for ten days to the state of Chu in order to forestall an attack on the state of Song. At the Chu court, Mozi engaged in nine simulated war games with Gongshu Ban, the chief military strategist of Chu, and overturned each one of his stratagems. When Gongshu Ban threatened him with death, Mozi informed the king that his disciples had already trained the soldiers of Song in his fortification methods, so it would be useless to kill him. The Chu king was forced to call off the war. On the way back, however, the soldiers of Song, not recognizing him, would not allow Mozi to enter their city, and he had to spend a night freezing in the rain. After this episode, he also stopped the state of Qi from attacking the state of Lu. He taught that defense of a city does not depend only on fortification, weaponry and food supply; it is also important to keep talented people close by and to put trust in them.

[mika14]

Btw Subway at Aeon Bukit Indah has opened, waiting for your patronage.

Oh yeah! I'm a die hard fan of subway, and I can never resist their raisin cookies ... Yum!

I'll see if I can pop over this weekend. Is the price cheaper or on par? Thx for letting me know

I am not much a Subway fan, only took a quick glance of their prices, think not that cheap..got Rm9 plus and Rm15 plus types..

Is their Subway cheaper than SG?

[DREAMorACTION]

Nope, bro. I tried and I will choose subway SG anytime over JB, based on both quality and price factors. Their ingredients aren't that fresh either! Having said that, u will still see a lot of patrons

Is their Subway cheaper than SG?