Living in JB 3 (Johore)

[congo9]

Looking at the Toll Fees saga, we can conclude the two govt are not really on talking terms. Is still tit for tat approach. Hence, things can change according to mood.

Whatever, it is the people who bear the full brunt of consequences. - Malaysians and Singaporeans.

Winner: Government. Losers: The People.

Well, from what i see is that both LOONG and Najip has already agreed on a secret pact.
We build MRT or high speed train. We make the people pay for it. We build and if we still make travelling by car as affordable, it does not add up. One way is to is to up the charges for using the toll. Iskandar will not fail.

 

[menghuii]

Well, from what i see is that both LOONG and Najip has already agreed on a secret pact.
We build MRT or high speed train. We make the people pay for it. We build and if we still make travelling by car as affordable, it does not add up. One way is to is to up the charges for using the toll. Iskandar will not fail.

if anybody need a rationale for the toll increases, this could be it.

 

[menghuii]

Looking at the Toll Fees saga, we can conclude the two govt are not really on talking terms. Is still tit for tat approach. Hence, things can change according to mood.

Whatever, it is the people who bear the full brunt of consequences. - Malaysians and Singaporeans.

Winner: Government. Losers: The People.

if it is, then why is it so hard for govt to be changed? now even hk is finding it hard to be democratic.

 

[GOODMAN]

Re: car route from woodland ciq to bukit indah aeon

Wow!! That's cheap!! Can you PM which car accessories workshop?

The Car workshop name is called "My Garage Motorsport" at 44 Jln Serampang.

 

[menghuii]

so now the state govt is thinking of another way out for commuters

http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/09/13/Johor-KTM-hourly-service-to-Singapore-toll-charges/

 

[ComingToJB]

Re: car route from woodland ciq to bukit indah aeon

The Car workshop name is called "My Garage Motorsport" at 44 Jln Serampang.

Thanks for sharing good lobang..

 

[Sagitarius]

Impact of toll hikes

The Malaysian Insider – Sat, Sep 13, 2014
DAP Skudai assemblyman Boo Cheng Hau said Singapore’s new toll rates would have a negative impact on businesses in Johor Baru.
He urged both Putrajaya and Singapore to work together to abolish tolls and speed up the rapid transit system link between Singapore and Malaysia.
Putrajaya will also introduce a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) fee for all foreign vehicles entering Johor. – September 13, 2014.

Definitely, the impact will be great when KL imposes a VEP fee for all foreign vehicles entering Johor. There was news that there would be a review by a Ministry on the effects of the JB toll-hikes, but until today, nothing is heard. The two governments were supposed to talk, again no good news has come out to-date.

The way to go seems for all to accept the toll-hikes and a JB's VEP fee. We may say that motorists will get use to the toll-hikes eventually but what about the adverse economic effects on both countries? :*:

 

[congo9]

Well, from what i see is that both LOONG and Najip has already agreed on a secret pact.
We build MRT or high speed train. We make the people pay for it. We build and if we still make travelling by car as affordable, it does not add up. One way is to is to up the charges for using the toll. Iskandar will not fail.

That run through my mind too.
I have brought out this point with for discussion too with my friends. It is highly possible. Someone got to pay for the toll charges. We increase a little bit but that will pay for our high speed rail. Malaysia can cook out a perfect excuse, like someone has to pay for the EDL link.

They won't increase the toll a lot but it will deter people for driving in. Wait till Singapore get rid of the 3/4 tank rule. People will start flocking to JB again.

 

[wuqi256]

FYI, this only restricts foreigners in Selangor (at the moment) but slowly but surely changes are coming.
http://business.asiaone.com/news/se...s-foreigners-buying-properties-some-districts

 

[wuqi256]

With the HSR, Tuas/Jurong will benefit indirectly which was why the Jurong lake area and the JE areas has seen so much construction.
On my end, i am increasingly drawn into certain industries as more and more business of a certain type are encouraged to move there.

 

[cheerguan]

With the HSR, Tuas/Jurong will benefit indirectly which was why the Jurong lake area and the JE areas has seen so much construction.
On my end, i am increasingly drawn into certain industries as more and more business of a certain type are encouraged to move there.

Early bird gets the worm.

Very obvious MY is getting bolehyer and bolehyer everyday (other than some hiccups along it's long journey) while opposite is true for SG esp in terms of livable space and price-wise. But most Sgreans still don't see this yet until maybe at least 5-6 yrs down when many projects are already up and running or midway under construction like HSR and RTS. By that time, you're already a big time tycoon! Haha!

Btw, what do you think of Sunway Iskander? Quite interested in getting an apt unit there for rental yield.

 

[Sagitarius]

New Rules to restrict foreigners.

I believe the Selangor restriction is a political move and does not reflect reality. Of course, the effect maybe enclaves of foreigners which may not enjoy the full benefits of the locals. But this will happen many years down the road...

At this juncture, in Johore Iskandar, after a spade of new rules including the increase in toll rates and the expected implementation of JB's VEP fees and the influx of Chinese developers, the property sector does not look bright. Many investors who placed their money in Singapore properties say 10 years ago, can now hope to get a good return in rental or resale. They believe they could do the same in JB. Of course, we cannot see what the future will bring, but I think, many Singapore investors are hoping for the same rewards in JB. Unlike Singapore, JB is very different. It does not have many good rental income or resale prices unless they bought the properties many years go. Sales talk of a good rental income for a new condo apartment is merely just blowing hot air. So my take is that buyers should look forward to their own stay and enjoy JB lifestyle if they want to. If there is good rental or resale price, that would be a big bonus. In at least another 10 years?

 

[Funds Transfer]

FYI, this only restricts foreigners in Selangor (at the moment) but slowly but surely changes are coming.
http://business.asiaone.com/news/se...s-foreigners-buying-properties-some-districts

Sure looks like the days of owning freehold landed property in Malaysia are going to be over!

I think Malaysia would want to go the way of ASEAN countries in terms of foreign ownership.

 

[Funds Transfer]

With the HSR, Tuas/Jurong will benefit indirectly which was why the Jurong lake area and the JE areas has seen so much construction.
On my end, i am increasingly drawn into certain industries as more and more business of a certain type are encouraged to move there.

Factory space in Tuas is not cheap now. And I don't been want to talk about Jurong. $$$!

 

[RedsYNWA]

Sure looks like the days of owning freehold landed property in Malaysia are going to be over!

I think Malaysia would want to go the way of ASEAN countries in terms of foreign ownership.

Looks like MY may disallow individual landed properties in the next few years. Going by KL experience, they may still allow for freehold strata landed....

 

[potter]

Looks like MY may disallow individual landed properties in the next few years. Going by KL experience, they may still allow for freehold strata landed....

Got $ also cannot buy next time..wahaha. keep is the bestest.

 

[potter]

Go lim kopi, then go and climb pulai 山..

 

[potter]

End pt, 100plus!!. that's e incentive...:p heng got bring $ up there..

 

[wuqi256]

Sure looks like the days of owning freehold landed property in Malaysia are going to be over!

I think Malaysia would want to go the way of ASEAN countries in terms of foreign ownership.

Very likely so and will affect mainly landed properties, most if not all types of land as well specific zones for foreigners to buy only.

 

[wuqi256]

Looks like MY may disallow individual landed properties in the next few years. Going by KL experience, they may still allow for freehold strata landed....

Yes agree and probably through zones for foreigner purchase.