Living in JB 2 (Johore)

[wuqi256]

Could be political pressure or even contractual clauses..wouldn't know for sure unless one has the inside scoop.

Chelsea Premium Outlet? You mean Johore Premium Outlet? Such a place does not interest me but I have brought overseas guests and business associates there for lunch so for me, it does serve a purpose.

That is the risk of investing in a foreign country. We can moan/complain all we want but we have no or little say. Although I think it has improved compared to the Lot 1, Pacific Mall days. Thus I think it best that those interested to invest or stay here, do their own homework and due diligence rather than just depending on what has been posted online. I do not wish to be held accountable for a decision that you may regret.

Agree, best to do own due dilligence rather than hear say. Even for those who has been here for 10-20 years, they told me things have progressed
so much as never before. Senai + Kulai area will see some transformation, the domestic airport will be upgraded soon as well.

[wuqi256]

Just heard yesterday that NI 8B show house was on fire when lightnings striked last month ....
So scary man!!!
Guess have to do a lot of preventive measures on lightnings for corner lot ....

I think the show house was just a basic mock up hence not a lot of protection, etc.
Was so busy with work and also on the weekends, helping relatives, etc to get their things done.

Was a depressing week workwise but on the good stuff, finally resolved my issue with the commercial unit, so now got 2 units.
This developer made good on their promises and they showed me the good side of what a developer could be. Kudos to them.

Went to a new condo project by them and recommended my neighbours to check it out, my learned neighbour went there to check out
and in the end bought two. Good potential i think, they had early bird discounts too.

Went to see and in the end bought 1 as well and negotiated for a good bro to get one. A good bro neighbour was also keen so i asked
for them and in the end got 10k off for each of them. My wife always said i am good at negotiating for others but never for myself.

A bit blur these few days though, either i drive in circles, just feel very tired.

[wuqi256]

Thanks Mallow, i can actually see well enough to drive without glasses. I can shoot well enough without glasses too. Was really late that night and was an emergency so no choice. Challenging night though as long drive.

Found a gem of a place in Pontian so i took my wife and son there on one of the weekends and it was right beside the sea and was pretty self contained with a hypermarket, food court, even RM2 dollar shop. Stayed at Hotel Pontian, it has a 24 x 7 Indian food store downstairs as well as opposite a 7 eleven store. Pretty
good for fishing too and there are also stores around selling fishing gear. Quite nice to relax by the sea with satay, chicken wings etc. Hotel is a bit old though but pretty professional staff, free wifi as well as breakfast.

[wuqi256]

Originally Posted by sgtsk
Now I could almost figure how Wuqi looks like. He drives a Malaysian car sometimes, b spectacled , quite well built, about 5' 9", little unshaven, with some moustache, very kind and friendly looking, surprisingly good looking...ladies, pls keep your hands off for the sake of his wife.

very humble looking n hugable , hahahaha , just joking ....

Thanks everyone, definitely humble looking but nothing else about me that is special. I drive a MY car mostly whenever i am in town. I agree though with HH though, not every SG car is driven by a Singaporean just like not every MY plate is driven by a local.

I try always to be courteous though sometimes its challenging, so far never really horned anyone here.

[wuqi256]

Funny my wife, the ninja warrior show just started, she asked me. How come though i am so fat, i can always run so fast and i am so heavy but she can barely hear my footsteps. I told her, hippos can run fast too, just that they don't see anything worth their time to run for. :P

Come to think of it, i did surprise many colleagues in the past because of my soft footsteps.

[wuqi256]

My son likes watching Nick Junior channel so much here especially the Dora Explorer one. Recently on Youtube he searched for and found scary Dora items like: Dora the murderer and Dora kills swiper. Really gory but he laughed so hard.

Didn't really notice until i saw Dora's head flying around so kids these days, have to watch out what they are watching.

[Grago]

Funny my wife, the ninja warrior show just started, she asked me. How come though i am so fat, i can always run so fast and i am so heavy but she can barely hear my footsteps. I told her, hippos can run fast too, just that they don't see anything worth their time to run for. :P

Come to think of it, i did surprise many colleagues in the past because of my soft footsteps.

"Float like a butterfly and Sting like a Bee........"

[Narmi]

I had a talk with the fat lady boss of the Dian-xin corner shop ( cant remember the name of the shop but its very funny name anyway) in Horizon Hills.

One thing she told me which is real. The owners of HH in the early phases are so lucky. Buy 1 get 1 free. What she meant was this:-

-those who bought terraces @ RM 250K are now selling at RM 500k and
-those who bought clusters @ RM 400K are now selling @ RM 800K.
-Those who bought Semis @ RM 700K are now selling for RM 1.4M.
-Those who bought bungalows @ RM 1.8M are now selling for RM 3.6M

From the statistics, it does seem to be the fact. I tried calling my favourite agents to chit-chat with them today as they are normally too busy to entertain my calls during weekends. Many Semis are asking for RM 1.4 m for 2 storey and RM 1.6M for 2.5 storey. Semi-Ds in the Golf ( 50x100) are now asking for over RM 2 M. Its really buy one get one free. Even Nusa Idaman semis are asking for RM 1.4M - RM 1.6M! I remember there was one desperate forummer here who was very eager to sell his semi d at Nusa Idaman @ just RM 700K+ 6 months ago. Where on earth is he now? If he can hold until now, just selling at RM 1.2M will earn him some big fat profits after deducting the what ever penalty and taxes

Ya bro HH i remember him i think his nick is Kaeel. Really NI semi D price also shoot up that high? I Can only be happy for the paper profit . Not selling mine any time soon unless it quadruple in price hahah (jus kidding).

Just relief And thankful to Bro Wuqi for startng this thread.

[ginfreely]

Very nicely taken from 2nd floor of Giant Nusa Bestari

Thanks for sharing the nice pics Ginfreely.
Good information on the solar stuff from bro Grago.
Always alot to learn from the good people here.

This one pasted with fairy is my favourite ...Mr DIY shop in Tesco building...

[ginfreely]

Thanks Mallow, i can actually see well enough to drive without glasses. I can shoot well enough without glasses too. Was really late that night and was an emergency so no choice. Challenging night though as long drive.

Found a gem of a place in Pontian so i took my wife and son there on one of the weekends and it was right beside the sea and was pretty self contained with a hypermarket, food court, even RM2 dollar shop. Stayed at Hotel Pontian, it has a 24 x 7 Indian food store downstairs as well as opposite a 7 eleven store. Pretty
good for fishing too and there are also stores around selling fishing gear. Quite nice to relax by the sea with satay, chicken wings etc. Hotel is a bit old though but pretty professional staff, free wifi as well as breakfast.

Hi, how long does it take to drive to Pontian from jB? I have never been there...thanks

[wuqi256]

[QUOTE=ginfreely;1074812]This one pasted with fairy is my favourite ...Mr DIY shop in Tesco building...

Oh no, you found my favourite store!!

[wuqi256]

Hi, how long does it take to drive to Pontian from jB? I have never been there...thanks

About 30 minutes max and depends on which part of Pontian. Really good and rustic place to visit and for those who like fishing, its heavenly as you can fish and eat at the nearby hawker centre at the same time. Saw one guy eating satay AND fishing at the hawker centre table next to the sea.

[ginfreely]

About 30 minutes max and depends on which part of Pontian. Really good and rustic place to visit and for those who like fishing, its heavenly as you can fish and eat at the nearby hawker centre at the same time. Saw one guy eating satay AND fishing at the hawker centre table next to the sea.

oh so near, which part of Pontian is recommended for first visit during day time? Any shopping centre there?

[ginfreely]

[QUOTE=wuqi256;1074867]

This one pasted with fairy is my favourite ...Mr DIY shop in Tesco building...

Oh no, you found my favourite store!!

Yeah I remember you mentioned before this shop for some tools (can't remember what tools though)...

[wuqi256]

oh so near, which part of Pontian is recommended for first visit during day time? Any shopping centre there?

Good tips from the hotel (that we just stayed in) on what to do there, its very near to the sea but no beach there.
http://www.hotelpontian.com/nearby.html

There are lots of parks, water falls, natural stuff in that area. Not much for shopping though there are Econsave, Giant and a bit of smaller shops like RM2 shops.

[sgtsk]

Funny my wife, the ninja warrior show just started, she asked me. How come though i am so fat, i can always run so fast and i am so heavy but she can barely hear my footsteps. I told her, hippos can run fast too, just that they don't see anything worth their time to run for. :P

Come to think of it, i did surprise many colleagues in the past because of my soft footsteps.

Anyone calls you Kung Fu Panda

[horizonhills]

Ya bro HH i remember him i think his nick is Kaeel. Really NI semi D price also shoot up that high? I Can only be happy for the paper profit . Not selling mine any time soon unless it quadruple in price hahah (jus kidding).

Just relief And thankful to Bro Wuqi for startng this thread.

Oh yeh its kaeel. If he had sold at rm700k, i think he is going to have a heart attack because this is already mid 2012. The next two years are really tipping points. When legoland opens, it is going to be even bigger thing than the jpo. Coastal highway is very peaceful now. At the end of this year, during weekends the whole kota iskandar is going to be very busy, which is bound to bring in excess wealth for residents here.

[2bFree]

I am not really concerned about capital gains. I am more interested in maintaining the current environment/community as it is; pleasant, friendly, open etc.

With more Singaporeans over here, they may bring over bad traits/habits like what the PRCs are doing in droves in SG; arrogance, complaining nature, superiority complex, rudeness etc.

[crystal_tiong]

I am not really concerned about capital gains. I am more interested in maintaining the current environment/community as it is; pleasant, friendly, open etc.

With more Singaporeans over here, they may bring over bad traits/habits like what the PRCs are doing in droves in SG; arrogance, complaining nature, superiority complex, rudeness etc.

So in yr eyes Singaporeans are such arrogant , complain kings/queens etc ? I hope u are not singaporean else u will be slapping yr own face.
Dun u know there are a lot of Singapore PRs are buying houses and coming jb for day trips ? How u gg to tell the diff of singaporeans ?

[2bFree]

Yes in my eyes and note that I said may and not that all are bad apples. But in my experience, you can spot a Singaporean rather easily in JB by their accent and mannerisms. I am Singaporean which is why I know my own countrymen intimately. When my friends come up here, you can see they have an air of superiority, never say thank you when being served, constant use of the word 'cheap' and aggressive driving on the roads. Of course not everyone is like that but enough anecdotal evidence leads me to back up my statements.

There is no need to get defensive. This is just my point of view in contrast to what HH has posted which is I am here to get away from the hustle and bustle that is SG life.

I am sure that there are many SPRs buying homes in MY which stings as they also own a HDB flat in SG. It is unfortunate that the HDB mandate of affordable housing for citizens is no longer true. But got to hand it to them that they know how to play the system to their advantage.