Johor Bahru - share is caring - Part 2

[Andrew833]

Their Orh Ni also not bad.

Alway didn't see it in the stall. I think selling fast.

 

[Aaagogo]

I thought it's a long weekend. Turns out to be relatively empty at woodlands. It's a moving queue for 170X/950

 

[Andrew833]

Recently notice that some Airbnb in JB is asking for a deposit. Saw one asking for RM200.

From Airbnb
Hosts aren’t allowed to charge guests a security deposit through our Resolution Centre or outside the Airbnb platform.

I will avoid any Airbnb that asking for a deposit.
Let us stop Airbnb hosts from doing it, at least for JB. Boycott those that require deposit.

 

[Eviltrap]

I like this old school style but there fried dim sum come too late. Food is good.
Got many dim sum, famous one are, Pin Ming Xuan, Say Yes (standard drop), Gim Cheng, Meng Meng also have dim sum.
I didn't try Dim sum in Melaka

Thanks for the recommendations!
Will check them out in my Google map.

 

[hosw]

We bought 2 meat bak chang at Aeon Bukit Indah where they had a stall last Wednesday!

My wife and I liked it too!

When we walked along Eco Botanic looking for Tasixi, then we realized the Ah Ma Teo Chew Kuih has a shop there as well.

Now craving for it again.

I like Bak Chang. May i know where at bukit indah.

 

[ctan84]

Actually it is hard to believe 2 old folks would want to live in a big house unless their children or grandchildren are staying with them.

Nope, seems to be a common fantasy of that generation to live in big (if possible landed) house. My FIL in his 70s has that obsession too.

 

[Eviltrap]

I like Bak Chang. May i know where at bukit indah.

It was a setup stall just outside Jusco inside AEON Bukit Indah, the shopping mall. Very near to Ilao Ilao as I remember we bought that to eat too.

 

[Aaagogo]

Alway didn't see it in the stall. I think selling fast.

their only display is banner, don't have the product out in the open, it's inside the fridge.

 

[hwsstx]

Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands & Tuas checkpoints for Hari Raya Haji long weekend, over 510,000 travellers cleared on Jun. 13
https://mothership.sg/2024/06/traffic-checkpoints-hari-raya-haji/

 

[Eviltrap]

Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands & Tuas checkpoints for Hari Raya Haji long weekend, over 510,000 travellers cleared on Jun. 13
https://mothership.sg/2024/06/traffic-checkpoints-hari-raya-haji/

Best to avoid MY during these long weekends.

 

[Aaagogo]

Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands & Tuas checkpoints for Hari Raya Haji long weekend, over 510,000 travellers cleared on Jun. 13
https://mothership.sg/2024/06/traffic-checkpoints-hari-raya-haji/

I was one of the 510,000 since no direction of travel is mentioned.

 

[hwsstx]

I was one of the 510,000 since direction of travel is mentioned.

Congrats, record holder!

 

[Coffeelix]

I was one of the 510,000 since direction of travel is mentioned.

No wonder see many sg plate cars around jb today.

i m half way thru my late dinner at Jia Jia Ku Kua at Nusa Bestari
Total damage Rm72

 

[Coffeelix]

I was one of the 510,000 since direction of travel is mentioned.

Ago, those durian stalls in front of TFValue mart got sell good durians?

 

[Habrosus]

There're some VVIP meeting/s of sorts the previous 2 days in the city centre, if ah wong and village were there, could have contributed to the crowd as well.

Anyone who happened to be in the area between Komtar and CS could have noticed an unusual number of vehicles parked there.

 

[Aaagogo]

Durian sellers, especially those from mainland Penang, are already feeling the pinch of transporting the fruit from Balik Pulau, no thanks to the diesel price increase.

However, the good news is that prices for the fruit have not increased so far.

Ago, those durian stalls in front of TFValue mart got sell good durians?

no have, all tiny sized going for Rm10 or 20

 

[Coffeelix]

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nat...ce-watchlist-killed-in-shootout-in-johor-baru

 

[hwsstx]

'We feel frustration': Singapore drivers face roadblocks in securing Malaysia's VEP https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-vep-singapore-drivers-frustration-johor-4407671

 

[testerjp]

MM2H Updates.

Their Minister of Tourism has finally came forward and confirmed the MM2H requirements .

Prata flipped, no more PR for platinum option.

Most importantly, whether income is still required remains unconfirmed.

Wait for more updates from their minister to really confirm what people are asking him to confirm.
Stay tune!

KUALA LUMPUR: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has officially announced the updated Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme. The "Platinum" category now requires participants to maintain RM5mil in a fixed deposit but no longer offers the option of permanent residence (PR) status.​

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The newly introduced MM2H programme features three categories, differentiated by the amount of fixed deposit (FD) kept onshore. The "Platinum" category is designated for those maintaining RM5mil in FD.​

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Previously, the "Platinum" category, as released last December, was eligible for obtaining PR status. However, in the updated version announced on Friday (June 14), this offering has been removed.​

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Its Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic) said participants in all categories of the MM2H program are not eligible to apply for PR status.​

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He reiterated that it will not continue using the original agents, these updated conditions will serve as the standards for processing and approving licences for agents under the MM2H programme.​

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All agents with expired licences must reapply according to the new regulations and conditions. They will undergo a strict background check, and those found unqualified will not have their licences renewed.​

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"We have no intention of making things difficult for anyone. Instead, we hope to establish a more complete mechanism to protect the interests of all parties, thereby ensuring the continued successful implementation of this programme and bringing positive benefits to the national economy," he said in a statement on Friday.​

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Among the new conditions for obtaining a business licence to operate tourism under the MM2H programme, the paid-up capital requirement has been raised from RM50,000 to a minimum of RM200,000. The annual licence fee is set at RM2,500. Business premises must have a valid address, and companies are required to provide a bank guarantee amounting to RM200,000.​

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Companies must also establish contracts and register representatives, which may include foreign businesses or individuals. Detailed explanations of these conditions can be found in the MM2H Business Licence Application Guidelines, available on the Ministry's website.​

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Engagement in business, investment activities, or employment in Malaysia is exclusively granted to participants in the "Platinum" category. Those in the "Gold" and "Silver" categories are not permitted to engage in such activities. Special cases requiring exceptions must be individually submitted to the relevant authorities for approval.​

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Under the "Platinum" tier, participants must maintain a fixed deposit (FD) of RM5mil (approximately US$1.05mil). After one year, a maximum withdrawal of 50% is allowed for property purchase (with a minimum value of RM1.5 million), healthcare, and domestic travel within Malaysia.​

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The "Gold" tier requires an FD of RM2mil (approximately US$420,800) with similar withdrawal provisions for property purchases (minimum value of RM750,000), healthcare, and domestic travel.​

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The "Silver" tier requires RM500,000 (approximately US$105,000) in FD with similar withdrawal provisions.​

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Irrespective of the chosen tier, all participants must fulfil the minimum stay requirement of residing in Malaysia for a cumulative total of 60 days annually.​

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At present, intermediary companies that comply with the new regulations and have obtained operating licences can submit their applications for the MM2H program at the one-stop MM2H centre counter in Putrajaya. Once the system is fully operational, applications will also be accepted online.​

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nat...rm5mil-in-fixed-deposit-says-tourism-minister​

 

[Aaagogo]

'We feel frustration': Singapore drivers face roadblocks in securing Malaysia's VEP https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-vep-singapore-drivers-frustration-johor-4407671

finally got news report, hopefully after this report, the issue will be addressed.

their minister quite good at "solving problems" after they have been exposed. he wants to look competent but does not have a team that can provide him with alternative solutions.