Living in JB 3 (Johore)

[PuteriWorld]

Most likely C63/E63 or CLS63

Must be some hot Mercedes to have been clocked at 240kmh for more than 10 minutes.

 

[Pioneer123]

One a slightly different topic, we will be moving to our new house in LF soon and I am starting to think about a moving company that is reputable and good as well as any issues relating to customs.

We have a lot of electronics items (84" TV, 52" TV, computers, 27" screens for Macs, and pretty pricey HiFi gear) and I wonder what is the case with customs? Do we get whacked for GST as I have heard a few people say or it just breezes through under a house move category?

I have had this gear quite a while and it looks new as I take care of everything and have original boxes so don't want customs thinking I just bought it.

Anyone got any experience to share would be most appreciated.

Cheers

 

[Nomadoi]

Hi,

Anyone have anyone engage Pline design for Reno work before? Any review on this company?

Thank you.

 

[crisanne]

One a slightly different topic, we will be moving to our new house in LF soon and I am starting to think about a moving company that is reputable and good as well as any issues relating to customs.

We have a lot of electronics items (84" TV, 52" TV, computers, 27" screens for Macs, and pretty pricey HiFi gear) and I wonder what is the case with customs? Do we get whacked for GST as I have heard a few people say or it just breezes through under a house move category?

I have had this gear quite a while and it looks new as I take care of everything and have original boxes so don't want customs thinking I just bought it.

Anyone got any experience to share would be most appreciated.

Cheers

Hi . Refer to my post on House moving experience

 

[Pioneer123]

Thanks for the useful advice folks.
Has anyone had any problems making two moves to the same property? What I mean by this is that as we have a lot of stuff and we are not ready to fully relocate yet so we might shift some stuff that we don't need in SG to free up space in our house and ship the rest later (couple of months or so). Will this be any issue?

 

[snowbird]

Thanks for the useful advice folks.
Has anyone had any problems making two moves to the same property? What I mean by this is that as we have a lot of stuff and we are not ready to fully relocate yet so we might shift some stuff that we don't need in SG to free up space in our house and ship the rest later (couple of months or so). Will this be any issue?

Usually movers charge are based on per truck and usually the customers will try to max out the truck space.
If you want to use a few more trucks to move over a few more times, you just pay, the mover should be very happy.

 

[Dinarissa]

No live-in maid at home. We hire a cleaning lady to help with chores once a week.

hi... how did you hire your cleaning lady? We are also looking for once a week. Thanks!

 

[Movingaway]

anyone advertise their property in JB on airbnb for daily rental? thanks!

 

[Dinarissa]

Heads up

Singapore custom catching people who not did not insert their cash card.

Total set up.

Unlike Malaysia side, the barrier lifting is controlled by the immigration officer. I am sure many of us do not insert our cashcard when crossing Singapore's customs when the officer lifts the barrier without prompting you to do so.

Last sunday, I took back my passport, passed the barrier and just before exiting past the offices I was pulled aside and told I did not use my cash card is therefore liable for a $10 admin charge (for pulling me over, bringing me to the office, writing down my vehicle number)

So as you can see, it has become a SET UP situation.

Quite intrigued by how they always invent new ways to slow traffic down. I am sure their performance bonus is super 'gao' with all these new stunts.

 

[dit15]

Heads up

Singapore custom catching people who not did not insert their cash card.

Total set up.

Unlike Malaysia side, the barrier lifting is controlled by the immigration officer. I am sure many of us do not insert our cashcard when crossing Singapore's customs when the officer lifts the barrier without prompting you to do so.

Last sunday, I took back my passport, passed the barrier and just before exiting past the offices I was pulled aside and told I did not use my cash card is therefore liable for a $10 admin charge (for pulling me over, bringing me to the office, writing down my vehicle number)

So as you can see, it has become a SET UP situation.

Quite intrigued by how they always invent new ways to slow traffic down. I am sure their performance bonus is super 'gao' with all these new stunts.

Set up?? Arent you supposed to pay the toll without being prompted?

 

[Movingaway]

Heads up

Singapore custom catching people who not did not insert their cash card.

Total set up.

Unlike Malaysia side, the barrier lifting is controlled by the immigration officer. I am sure many of us do not insert our cashcard when crossing Singapore's customs when the officer lifts the barrier without prompting you to do so.

Last sunday, I took back my passport, passed the barrier and just before exiting past the offices I was pulled aside and told I did not use my cash card is therefore liable for a $10 admin charge (for pulling me over, bringing me to the office, writing down my vehicle number)

So as you can see, it has become a SET UP situation.

Quite intrigued by how they always invent new ways to slow traffic down. I am sure their performance bonus is super 'gao' with all these new stunts.

its security first for SG compared to our neighbours, $$$ first.

 

[Mummymoo]

Has anyone tried commuting via the shuttle train from JB Sentral? Looking for some first-hand experience from members here.

Seems KTM is missing an opportunity with just two departure times in the morning at 5.30am and 7.00am. Maybe it's logistics that I am not aware of but I would add a couple more time slots in between those two timings to get as many passengers as possible.

 

[sgtsk]

Has anyone tried commuting via the shuttle train from JB Sentral? Looking for some first-hand experience from members here.

Seems KTM is missing an opportunity with just two departure times in the morning at 5.30am and 7.00am. Maybe it's logistics that I am not aware of but I would add a couple more time slots in between those two timings to get as many passengers as possible.

I always wonder why couldn't this rail track be upgraded to RTS.

Some infor on train service jb-woodland

http://www.ktmintercity.com.my/index.php/jadual/item/download/65_9220ae294eaf3c8ca4744e254a90acd5

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapo...-between-woodlands-and-jb-sentral-from-july-1

 

[Narmi]

Heads up

Singapore custom catching people who not did not insert their cash card.

Total set up.

Unlike Malaysia side, the barrier lifting is controlled by the immigration officer. I am sure many of us do not insert our cashcard when crossing Singapore's customs when the officer lifts the barrier without prompting you to do so.

Last sunday, I took back my passport, passed the barrier and just before exiting past the offices I was pulled aside and told I did not use my cash card is therefore liable for a $10 admin charge (for pulling me over, bringing me to the office, writing down my vehicle number)

So as you can see, it has become a SET UP situation.

Quite intrigued by how they always invent new ways to slow traffic down. I am sure their performance bonus is super 'gao' with all these new stunts.

Dude
Not worth the hassle of being hauled up just by forgetting to pay the toll. Hope next time be more alert ok. Even on occasions when the ICA officer happens to be my youngest sibling (either when entering or exiting) I still auto pay the toll without being prompted. They already have their hands full in ensuring that your passport details and Car license plate is in order so onus is on us to settle the toll. Be safe when in JB esp during fasting month as it seems more SG-plated vehicles been broken into and valuables stolen.

 

[longwei]

Recently the tuas side has been super jam during the early 8am and 7pm timing anyone know why? Last time the jam still acceptable nowadays it take 1.5 hours just to clear sg

 

[potter]

Si buay stinkco around Permas bridge ytd!!
Imaging i'm inside e car and it's enclosed. Fainted. :*:

 

[cow138]

Any reason? River smell?

 

[Frodo]

Si buay stinkco around Permas bridge ytd!!
Imaging i'm inside e car and it's enclosed. Fainted. :*:

On the bike the smell sometimes is even more "shiok". LOL!

 

[potter]

On the bike the smell sometimes is even more "shiok". LOL!

any sai smell on yr jacket? :p

 

[Frodo]

any sai smell on yr jacket? :p

My jacket only smell like exhaust smoke. LOL!