Living in JB 3 (Johore)

[Mingchye]

I believed it is legally OK to buy condo (Malaysian can them service apartment). Most of these developments are sitting on commercial land and can be classified as commercial property right? Can bypass the lampa HDB MOP rule that clamp the sinkies!

If they use the standard S&P mandated by Housing Ministry, then it is residential because that S&P is only for residential properties even if they are on commercial titled land. Otherwise cannot live in there.

 

[cathylmg]

Only residential units (which includes serviced apartments classified as residential on commercial titled land) are required by Housing Ministry to use the standardised S&P per the Housing Act. If its a commercial or industrial unit, they are not required to use the Housing Ministry's standardised SnP.

http://www.hba.org.my/laws/housing_reg/2007/2007-12-01-hdr.htm

A standard S&P regulated by Housing Ministry looks like this:
Schedule G for Sell-then-build landed - http://www.hba.org.my/laws/housing_reg/2007/schG/schG-2007.htm
Schedule H for sell-then-build high-rise - http://www.hba.org.my/laws/housing_reg/2007/schH/schH-2007.htm
Schedule I for Build-then-sell landed - http://www.hba.org.my/laws/housing_reg/2007/schI/schI-2007.htm
Schedule J for Build-then-sell high rise - http://www.hba.org.my/laws/housing_reg/2007/schJ/schJ-2007.htm

Thanks for the info. Now we know that those under MOP can have another option to invest. Good for those stuck under the scheme here currently.

 

[abugumgum]

Thank you wuqi.

Well done for pressing ahead despite the earlier challenges you had. Congratulations.

 

[RedsYNWA]

Thank you wuqi.

I would still recommend that you structure your purchase such that you can still buy a BTO flat, as that can be financed mainly through CPF. After MOP, you can then monetize your asset through sale or rent, as taught by our visionary leaders.

 

[ginfreely]

Oh , our Minister pay not only double , it is like 10x leh !

Oh yeah, average up!

 

[ginfreely]

I would still recommend that you structure your purchase such that you can still buy a BTO flat, as that can be financed mainly through CPF. After MOP, you can then monetize your asset through sale or rent, as taught by our visionary leaders.

Yeah must use up the CPF, no chance to take it out.

 

[abugumgum]

Thanks RedsYNWA.
Agree, it is the best route to buy a bto flat.
That's why we rent here while waiting, but decided to forego the bto flat after some changes. :(

I would still recommend that you structure your purchase such that you can still buy a BTO flat, as that can be financed mainly through CPF. After MOP, you can then monetize your asset through sale or rent, as taught by our visionary leaders.

 

[jasonjst]

Thanks RedsYNWA.
Agree, it is the best route to buy a bto flat.
That's why we rent here while waiting, but decided to forego the bto flat after some changes. :(

What difficulties are you facing to buy a BTO first , like to share ? It is National Conversation Time .

 

[kopikong99]

I would still recommend that you structure your purchase such that you can still buy a BTO flat, as that can be financed mainly through CPF. After MOP, you can then monetize your asset through sale or rent, as taught by our visionary leaders.

This is a Sg citizen entitlement. In the past, Sg citizens have 2 bites of the cherries. Now left with 1 cherry so don't kek kee. Go for BTO or new from HDB then do rental and consider stay in Iskandar. New or BTO flat can always compete with those from resale and so rental returns is better as cost is lower. Don't do NS and reservist up to 45 yo for nothing man!

Miw boh kek kee, take million$ salary, 23 months bonus, pensions upon reaching 55 yo + salary + bonus +++++

 

[rogersk8ter]

I would still recommend that you structure your purchase such that you can still buy a BTO flat, as that can be financed mainly through CPF. After MOP, you can then monetize your asset through sale or rent, as taught by our visionary leaders.

looking at the numbers BTO is launching, i wont be supprise property in Iskandar may hv more potential than HDB by 5-10 years time.

 

[Stevewish]

Sorry, any information for MACS renewal? I did it at BI Jusco last year and want to renew. The application procedure in the website seem complicated.

 

[Batok Seri]

Sorry, any information for MACS renewal? I did it at BI Jusco last year and want to renew. The application procedure in the website seem complicated.

At Causeway
Leftmost lane Malaysian customs park just before inspection lanes, small room on the left side. Take off footwear before going in. Just bring rm30.

At Second Link.
Second from leftmost lane. At the moment last custom booth with Macs drive thru sign. If it is manned you can get it done there without getting out of car.

 

[RedsYNWA]

At Causeway
Leftmost lane Malaysian customs park just before inspection lanes, small room on the left side. Take off footwear before going in. Just bring rm30.

At Second Link.
Second from leftmost lane. At the moment last custom booth with Macs drive thru sign. If it is manned you can get it done there without getting out of car.

Hi Bro Batok Seri,

For the causeway MACS, can I clarify that you are referring to driving lane instead of via bus? So i can park by the side, and bring RM 30 for renewal? If so, it sounds easy. Thanks....

 

[RedsYNWA]

looking at the numbers BTO is launching, i wont be supprise property in Iskandar may hv more potential than HDB by 5-10 years time.

BTO can use CPF to pay......and 1.2m highly qualified 'foreign talents' are coming in to boost our population no. up to 6.5m. Buying a BTO is definately a wise decision, if you are eligible. If you cant beat the system, better play by it. Too bad I misssed the boat.... Sighs.

 

[Batok Seri]

Hi Bro Batok Seri,

For the causeway MACS, can I clarify that you are referring to driving lane instead of via bus?...

if drive bus a bit tight lah..

 

[rogersk8ter]

Sorry, any information for MACS renewal? I did it at BI Jusco last year and want to renew. The application procedure in the website seem complicated.

Hi, my MACS just expired 2 weeks ago. The last i went in JB, i didnt even realised its expired. so not diff for me and not going to renew.

 

[Batok Seri]

Hi, my MACS just expired 2 weeks ago. The last i went in JB, i didnt even realised its expired. so not diff for me and not going to renew.

if Macs lapsed.They just chop yr passport.
No big deal because nowsadays no need to find and fill up white card.

But if commute daily, you risk running out of passport pages.

 

[rogersk8ter]

if Macs lapsed.They just chop yr passport.
No big deal because nowsadays no need to find and fill up white card.

But if commute daily, you risk running out of passport pages.

Yes, tks for highlighting..

 

[Sanur]

Hey all,

Wants to remind all that Legoland is closed every Wednesday for the month of oct n just the first Wednesday of November, if you intend to bring your Myanmar maid, she requires a visa to enter Malaysia, we were stucked at the hv custom for more than an hour for the exit letter to leave Jb.

 

[cheerguan]

Thxs very much for the info, Sanur. Was actually planning to bring my kids there this wed but will change to thurs instead.