Safety in JB Revisited
I must say i am a little dissappointed with those who now say JB is "not safe for occupation".
There is a break-in here... and there is a break-in there. I suppose it seems to get "nearer" as Adda Heights is a development which looks quite nice and cosy. I am just thinking, outside this thread we were trying to convince the naysayers, and if any of them were to read this thread in the last few days, it does show some sign of "widespread panic" and they must be laughing. If this is your reaction to any reported break-in then i am afraid to say all your property prices will not go up.
I have always maintained my view criminal is out and about in JB, even at places which appear very safe. Once you let down your guard, you become a target. As long as you remain vigilant and stick to all your safety rules, you are safe. It goes without saying certain places are more criminal infested and you should not even take the trouble to explore.
Nothing changed. If your house does not have an alarm system, install one. With grille or not, up to you. Keep a parang, a baseball bet or whatever you like near you at home. Keep a dog if you like pets. Don't keep too much valuables at home. Don't let your kids roam about out of your sight in public areas. Don't be flashy. Don't leave bags or computers in cars. These are rules to follow anywhere in the world.. although in Singapore you can dispense with some of these rules... but you have already made your assessment it is not worth paying the price. House defects are not peculiar to JB, your million dollars condo might have the same problem especially if Far East is the developer.
Don't give people the impression Singaporeans are timid. This might further attract criminals to you since timid people are really easy target. I find the biggest joke about the Adda Heights incident being the neighbour who did not get broken in now wants to sell their property and move back to Singapore. You might get a steal from his fire sale.
You just need to do what you can for your own safety, beyond that it is fate. If fate brings the robber into your house, just give them what they want - 99.99% of the time they take what they want and leave. Usually they turn violent if one of you scream or go beserk because they need to quieten you. In the 0.01% scenario that they want to harm your family member, take whatever you have and fight them. My dad kept a parang near his bed in his kampong house all his life, because there were break-ins now and then nearby. Touch wood, at the age of 70+... he has never needed to use the parang.
Enjoy your stay in JB please, do not let your spirits be dampened. I must commend Jogs and Cathy for being very little affected by this reported incident.
I must say i am a little dissappointed with those who now say JB is "not safe for occupation".
There is a break-in here... and there is a break-in there. I suppose it seems to get "nearer" as Adda Heights is a development which looks quite nice and cosy. I am just thinking, outside this thread we were trying to convince the naysayers, and if any of them were to read this thread in the last few days, it does show some sign of "widespread panic" and they must be laughing. If this is your reaction to any reported break-in then i am afraid to say all your property prices will not go up.
I have always maintained my view criminal is out and about in JB, even at places which appear very safe. Once you let down your guard, you become a target. As long as you remain vigilant and stick to all your safety rules, you are safe. It goes without saying certain places are more criminal infested and you should not even take the trouble to explore.
Nothing changed. If your house does not have an alarm system, install one. With grille or not, up to you. Keep a parang, a baseball bet or whatever you like near you at home. Keep a dog if you like pets. Don't keep too much valuables at home. Don't let your kids roam about out of your sight in public areas. Don't be flashy. Don't leave bags or computers in cars. These are rules to follow anywhere in the world.. although in Singapore you can dispense with some of these rules... but you have already made your assessment it is not worth paying the price. House defects are not peculiar to JB, your million dollars condo might have the same problem especially if Far East is the developer.
Don't give people the impression Singaporeans are timid. This might further attract criminals to you since timid people are really easy target. I find the biggest joke about the Adda Heights incident being the neighbour who did not get broken in now wants to sell their property and move back to Singapore. You might get a steal from his fire sale.
You just need to do what you can for your own safety, beyond that it is fate. If fate brings the robber into your house, just give them what they want - 99.99% of the time they take what they want and leave. Usually they turn violent if one of you scream or go beserk because they need to quieten you. In the 0.01% scenario that they want to harm your family member, take whatever you have and fight them. My dad kept a parang near his bed in his kampong house all his life, because there were break-ins now and then nearby. Touch wood, at the age of 70+... he has never needed to use the parang.
Enjoy your stay in JB please, do not let your spirits be dampened. I must commend Jogs and Cathy for being very little affected by this reported incident.
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