Living in JB 2 (Johore)

[Sanur]

Bro, a Feng Shui master told me to avoid house with algae.. It could be the bad up keeping or bad paint work, but from Fengshui perspective, it could be due to bad water qi..and insufficient lights.. Sometimes it could be the foundation is not done properly...with too much water qi which is bad for health and other issues... especially if a house is built on swamp but contractor cut corners on necessary piling and fundation work..

Arsenal,

:( :( :( my house have algae n being near nature reserve, it seems ....

 

[arsenal]

Don't worry.. It is hard to find a 100% fengshui house.. There will definitely be something good that can overcome the bad.... If you stay in the house more often, the algae might disappear too due to the human qi..and of course your maintenance..

Arsenal,

:( :( :( my house have algae n being near nature reserve, it seems ....

 

[Movingaway]

sch reopen soon, no jam reported at both checkpoints

 

[Sanur]

Don't worry.. It is hard to find a 100% fengshui house.. There will definitely be something good that can overcome the bad.... If you stay in the house more often, the algae might disappear too due to the human qi..and of course your maintenance..

Mmmmm.. Actually I don believe in fenshui. Hehe

 

[Sanur]

But too bad , she is not staying regularly , it's kind of waste. It's not a home yet.

Agree, am not as lucky as all of you:-(

 

[crystal_tiong]

Was driving along coastal highway and exit hh ,under e bridge saw police car and few policeman .... In my heart was thinking, jialet i was speeding happily coz not much cars ..... They waved me down and peek into my car and asked me go ..... Wow , impressed , now they hv patrol cars on duty in day time?? Hopefully will improve e security issues.

 

[crystal_tiong]

Agree, am not as lucky as all of you:-(

Hmm . Can plan one .... Else it's really a waste.

 

[arsenal]

Mmmmm.. Actually I don believe in fenshui. Hehe

Better not.. It is self fullfilling and if one really want to understand or refute a fengshui statement..it can be a very long and complicated process.. I started reading fs when I am renovating my empty house.. If it is fully furnished, I can't be bothered..

 

[Sanur]

Hmm . Can plan one .... Else it's really a waste.

If Alone easy to plan, a family very difficult, with a child worst, with two kids almost impossible.. Gave up planning as it gets very upsetting

 

[crystal_tiong]

If Alone easy to plan, a family very difficult, with a child worst, with two kids almost impossible.. Gave up planning as it gets very upsetting

Erm , 1 of sis has proven and she has 2 children and some more they are having weekends car. So u can imagine how early they hv to go out n back only after 7pm. U can plan to go in sat night after kids extra classes n back on Monday morning to school....

 

[danteakc]

From Yahoo!News:


Retirement in the United States is nice and all, until they ask you to actually pay for stuff.

When retirees' nest eggs are a finite and dwindling resource, rising local and federal taxes can put even the staunchest, flag-draped patriotism to the test. If retirees are willing to leave the states behind, the savings can be substantial.

The folks at International Living crunched the numbers and looked at the price of simple staples, assimilation and staying in touch with family left behind. The following countries scored high marks not only for their inexpensive living, but for overall friendliness toward American retirees:

Panama

A retiree has it pretty sweet in Panama, where a program commonly known as pensionado help retirees settle in quickly. International Living says retirees can live like kings here for $1,500 to $2,000 a month and score apartments for less than $500 a month or buy waterfront condos for less than $200,000. Pensionado, meanwhile, gives users 15% off fast food, 15% off at hospitals and clinics, 20% off professional services used in Panama, 25% off the price of food eaten in a sit-down restaurant; 25% off domestic flights on Copa Airlines, a 30% discount on public transport and 50% off movies, theater tickets and sporting events. There's no age limit for the service, either, so help yourself.

Mexico

Considering the tensions over the state of Mexico/U.S. immigration law, it's at the very least amusing to consider American workers streaming south to chase their retirement dreams. But great homes on Mexico's Caribbean coast go for less than $170,000 while places such as Lake Chapala are home to dozens of expat communities. It's not such a bad place for snowbirds, either. It's the only retirement destination on this list withing driving distance, and retirees can rent out their properties in the off months to cover costs.

Malaysia

The country's My Second Home retirement benefits program for all foreigners is a great draw, but so is the quality Internet access, cellphone coverage and roads. It also helps that it's dirt cheap. A sea-view apartment with a pool and gym on Penang Island goes for $1,000 a month, and big-budget movies usually premiere here, are shown in English and go for about $4. Oh, and there's plenty of English being spoken as well.


Colombia

Medellin has a notorious reputation among Americans who know it mostly for its drug-laden past, but that hasn't prevented a huge expat population from springing up within city limits. Medellin's El Poblado district has Japanese, French, seafood and Italian restaurants within a block of each other. Its health care system ranks atop any other stop on this list, while the cost of everything from housing to entertainment are a great fit for a fixed income.


New Zealand

The English speaking certainly helps, but so do the winters that come during an American summer. That's some pretty costly snowbirding, so maybe the proliferation and low cost of every day amenities as well as more frivolous items should be seen as long-term investments. New Zealand's reputation for healthy living and near-absent pollution should also appeal to those who want to extend retirement as long as possible.


Nicaragua

A visit to the doctor is $15. Overall health care can cost as much as 60% less than the U.S., while U.S.-trained doctors speak English and will make house calls. A huge expat population in the colonial city of Granada spends about around $1,200 a month to live there, considering a small house can be $500 to $1,000 a month to rent. The best steak dinner in town runs about $13, while regular meals go for half that and "local meals" are $2 to $3. Local beer, meanwhile, runs between 75 cents and $1.50. This makes Florida's cost of living look like Manhattan's.

Spain

Wait, the same Spain that just dodged a bailout and is still dealing with crushing debt? Yep, that's the one, but austerity measures haven't bitten into the best of what Spain has to offer. This is by no means the cheapest option on the list and, in fact, has the most expensive real estate of any country listed. That said, it's really easy to fit in, with near-ubiquitous English, three-course meals for less than $20 and modern infrastructure that places high value on convenient, punctual rail service. Combine that with teeming culture and tons of ways to pass the time and Spain can be a great fit for retirees who've already weathered a shaky economy.

Thailand

About $500 a month is enough to score a nice new home just about anywhere in Thailand. One of International Living's contributors pays just $222 a month for a beachside bungalow with air conditioning, hot water, Wi-Fi and a refrigerator. Altogether, the cost of living in Thailand sets retirees back only about $1,000 a month while giving them great amenities and vibrant cultural and entertainment options. Bangkok still gets pretty wild, but loads of expats and lots of English speakers help ease the transition.


Honduras

The benefits offered to retirees beyond the three-hour flights back to see the kids are fairly substantial, especially considering that expats living on beachfront property can do well here on less than $1,500 a month. The scuba diving, fishing, sailing, kayaking, snorkeling and surfing are lovely too. But even Honduras can't top the last entry on our list:


Ecuador

This basically is Florida or Arizona for the expat community. The country's retirement benefits package includes 50% off transportation, utility bills, international round-trip flights originating in Ecuador and tickets for cultural and sporting events. Foreigners can also enroll in Ecuador's Social Security medical program for $57 a month. Those over 65 also pay lower income tax. Penthouse suites and beachfront condos go for $50,000, while beachfront rentals hover around $500 a month. A retiree's entire cost of living rounds out to roughly $800 to $1,500 a month, and the neighbors more often than not are either A) other expats or B) English-speaking locals. We'll warn that this isn't exactly undiscovered country among retirees, but it's several steps up from the costly retirement kennels and golf carts of more costly American hot spots.


Wow , look like we all have made a right choice to retire here in Malaysia . They rank 3rd best leh . The first two are actually not that convienience for us , hence Malaysia is actually a no. 1 choice .

damn damn damn but Malaysia still very exp to live as my monthly instalment still rakes about SGD$1.7k. I'm trying to cut my my liabilities and depend on the internet for $$....

 

[danteakc]

Thanx bro jason for the informative story..Not bad got 2 countries near sg that are listed on the list and best of of all My is the nearest. Guess many of us made the right chox then

actually if you earn US dollars taiwan would be even better. Imagine you only need $1k to survive but you need $2-3k for home. Their home-ownership is huge in commitment.

 

[ginfreely]

Thanks ginfreely & sanur for the lovely pics.
Maybe next time when we hv nice picS , we can post in this photo section thread which created by lemans2011

http://www.singsupplies.com/showthread.php?119773-Photo-Section-This-is-how-Living-Spaces-should-be

Come to think of it, now that Singtel has cut free bandwidth, maybe better to segregate all high resolution photos in another thread indeed. Ok, next time I post all my pics in the lemans2011 thread.

 

[ginfreely]

Sis, I just loaded it on my iPad and it showed the pic. Maybe you try to clear your cache on iPad? Not sure if it will work. Just troubleshooting

Hehe you can be a IT consultant.. after I cleared the cache based on the steps you advised, I really can see the tree house pic now! Thanks a lot!

 

[Grago]

Check out this posting quite funny. http://www.singsupplies.com/showthr...-quite-funny-Dr-Jiajia-the-Singlish-professor

 

[Funds Transfer]

Check out this posting quite funny. http://www.singsupplies.com/showthr...-quite-funny-Dr-Jiajia-the-Singlish-professor

Indeed. Shows that Singaporeans can be creative and humorous too! We can take it easy sometimes.

 

[Funds Transfer]

actually if you earn US dollars taiwan would be even better. Imagine you only need $1k to survive but you need $2-3k for home. Their home-ownership is huge in commitment.

Property prices in Taiwan have appreciated significantly in the last 2 years too!

 

[Funds Transfer]

If Alone easy to plan, a family very difficult, with a child worst, with two kids almost impossible.. Gave up planning as it gets very upsetting

I agree with that. Toyed with the idea of staying and send one of my 2 kids to school on way to office. But then No. 2 kid still needs to be ferried by my partner and she then has to wait to pick up No. 1 kid and then again for No. 2 kid. This is very tough and if only they do not have extra lessons. If so, the equation is totally out of the window.

Erm , 1 of sis has proven and she has 2 children and some more they are having weekends car. So u can imagine how early they hv to go out n back only after 7pm. U can plan to go in sat night after kids extra classes n back on Monday morning to school....

The best is to get in after 7pm on a Friday and then out from JB on Monday morning. But that means goodbye to play dates and enrichment classes in SG.

 

[Funds Transfer]

sch reopen soon, no jam reported at both checkpoints

I think everyone went home early to recuperate!

Reached 1st link at 11.45am, in Bukit Indah by 12.30pm.
Reached 1st link at 7.50pm, in Orchard Road by 9.10pm.

Not too bad for the last day of school holiday!

 

[Funds Transfer]

Nusa Duta - have went there couple of time last year, once at night & once at a very heavy rain. As it's located at low gound, saw flood there, but that's when it's still under construction which the drainage system is not fully function yet.

Laguna - went there 3 times, once at night....that's on last year when coastal highway not commence yet....found the place rather quite & deserted & eerie at night at that time. Understand future development potential is good, but there're also some uncertainty on how well & long it takes to materialise.
Design is nice, but think that's the only plus factor at that point of time.....now with highway linked.....another plus factor....

Some alternative views but more to balance up your thoughts :

NUSA DUTA
I think this development is on the same level/gradient as the rest of the Perling-related developments. If there isn't a flooding history, it should be fine. Not sure if any learned bros and sisters would be able to comment on this.

LAGUNA
When the coastal highway was under construction, I wandered into Laguna by accident and must admit that it was very dark. As I was travelling with my family, also kinda worried if there is someone who may jump out of nowhere. Earlier this way, went to visit the show houses and also had a relative who was close to buying it. The units are big for the price. Almost unbelievable. There is plenty of potential for the location especially when it is so close to the 1st link. Many of the Danga developments are apartments. Laguna may be a more sought after landed property Taman in time to come in that region.

Anyway, there is a waiting list for the new phase which will be launched end of this year. There will not be further launches after that because the site would have been fully developed.