What things are cheaper in JB?

[good2]

Haven't gotten precribed glasses in jb, but they seem cheaper. Anyone tried? How's the quality of the lenses?

 

[IskandarRocks]

Haven't gotten precribed glasses in jb, but they seem cheaper. Anyone tried? How's the quality of the lenses?

Try Opticall 88 Outlet at JPO.

Same quality as Singapore and much cheaper. They have regular and high end designer stuff. Very good selection.

As far as I remember, the lens itself was half of Singapore and the frames were 20-30% cheaper.

 

[Equinox]

Haven't gotten precribed glasses in jb, but they seem cheaper. Anyone tried? How's the quality of the lenses?

Got my prescribed glasses from the Optical shop in BI Tesco (Ground floor next to the sliding door leading to carpark). Definitely cheaper than SG and of good quality for both lens and frame..

 

[good2]

Try Opticall 88 Outlet at JPO.

Same quality as Singapore and much cheaper. They have regular and high end designer stuff. Very good selection.

As far as I remember, the lens itself was half of Singapore and the frames were 20-30% cheaper.

Thanks bro and Equinox,
Will check them out.

 

[snowbird]

Owning and driving a car and free parking almost everywhere.
The amount you paid for parking, including season parking at home and at work in SG is more than enough for your monthly petrol in JB.

 

[good2]

One thing I was told is that JB broadband is more exp than Sg. Anybody can comment on this from actual experience?

 

[Frodo]

I got a parking summon from carpark warden. Was told can ignore, but if get from traffic mata better pay. True or not?

 

[good2]

Just a suggestion. If possible just explain to the carpark warden and ask him to let u off.

I got a parking summon from carpark warden. Was told can ignore, but if get from traffic mata better pay. True or not?

 

[FHBH12]

I got a parking summon from carpark warden. Was told can ignore, but if get from traffic mata better pay. True or not?

Good to just pay up. I read somewhere that early payment can get discount.

 

[FHBH12]

One thing I was told is that JB broadband is more exp than Sg. Anybody can comment on this from actual experience?

It's true. I scanned through many brochures and the packages were not cheap. Initially I thought I can just install a very basic one in my house to surf for free. I suggest you buy the mobile DiGi SIM card, then use a device with this SIM card to wifi the house with it. Beyond $8 RM surfing is free for almost whole day.

 

[good2]

It's true. I scanned through many brochures and the packages were not cheap. Initially I thought I can just install a very basic one in my house to surf for free. I suggest you buy the mobile DiGi SIM card, then use a device with this SIM card to wifi the house with it. Beyond $8 RM surfing is free for almost whole day.

You are referring to prepaid? Thanks

 

[FHBH12]

You are referring to prepaid? Thanks

Yes. Prepaid.

 

[nusaduta]

Just checking on the abalone deals, is it cheaper in JB or SG?

 

[good2]

Is there service charge at restaurants in jb?

 

[siacw]

One thing I was told is that JB broadband is more exp than Sg. Anybody can comment on this from actual experience?

starhub fiber 300MB cost SGD49.90. Malaysia UNIFI 5 MB cost RM149.

yes. 5MB you read it right.

 

[good2]

starhub fiber 300MB cost SGD49.90. Malaysia UNIFI 5 MB cost RM149.

yes. 5MB you read it right.

Is it true that Unifi has a monopoly on fixed broadband as one msian told me?

 

[Daydreamer]

starhub fiber 300MB cost SGD49.90. Malaysia UNIFI 5 MB cost RM149.

yes. 5MB you read it right.

Use google people. Very useful tool.

Time fibre broadband offer 100mbps (100gb limit per month) for RM179.

Maxis home fibre broadband start from RM148 with 10mbps unlimited.

Have fun hunting!

 

[malpaso]

Good to just pay up. I read somewhere that early payment can get discount.

this is true. go to the MBJB branch stated on the ticket and ask for discount. really. i have done it in KL before (driving SG plate)

 

[malpaso]

Use google people. Very useful tool.

Time fibre broadband offer 100mbps (100gb limit per month) for RM179.

Maxis home fibre broadband start from RM148 with 10mbps unlimited.

Have fun hunting!

that's still very ex. my singtel 10mbps is only 29$.
also, in general, MY retailers / service providers have a looong way to go in terms of customer service.

 

[malpaso]

It's true. I scanned through many brochures and the packages were not cheap. Initially I thought I can just install a very basic one in my house to surf for free. I suggest you buy the mobile DiGi SIM card, then use a device with this SIM card to wifi the house with it. Beyond $8 RM surfing is free for almost whole day.

excellent solution. in fact, you can just insert the SIM card into your phone and use that as a wifi hotspot to connect your other devices to it.

http://mobilejournalists.wordpress.com/2011/02/24/using-your-phones-3g-signal-as-a-wifi-hotspot/

but what i would like (haven't shopped around yet) is a prepaid 3G USB stick just for one laptop.

for eg:

http://www.u.com.my/internet-prepaid-plans

found any good / better deals?