Should I semiretire in JB now?

[dork32]

2. There is something called water filter which can be installed at a relatively cheap cost.

you are right. my relatives in malaysia have their personal water treatment system

 

[mummy1234]

http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/singapore-vehicles-need-permit-to-enter-malaysia-from-may

From May, we need the VEP to enter Malaysia....have not gone in for a long time, getting more and more troublesome to enter JB...

 

[OngHuatHuat]

Last time they also announced, but at the end delay it. Now not sure already.

They are trying to make living in jb expensive to protect locals.

http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/singapore-vehicles-need-permit-to-enter-malaysia-from-may

From May, we need the VEP to enter Malaysia....have not gone in for a long time, getting more and more troublesome to enter JB...

 

[cscs3]

Pls lar the guard only taking a small pay. Does he even need to risk his life at all???

Exactly why. This is from my KL friend. The guard actually tips someone, especially you are going for long holiday. So someone will rob your house safety. Otherwise small pay how to live?

There is something call quick money that you do not have to risk yourself.

 

[dork32]

Exactly why. This is from my KL friend. The guard actually tips someone, especially you are going for long holiday. So someone will rob your house safety. Otherwise small pay how to live?

There is something call quick money that you do not have to risk yourself.

what the guards do is this: they observe your pattern. eg, your whole family will go out at 8 am and return at 7 pm. they tell the burglars your pattern such that they can plan their attack. not only that, when the burglars are at work. they keep a lookout for them just in case you return.

 

[OngHuatHuat]

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-27/man-stabbed-to-death-during-perth-bus-brawl/7116848

Man stabbed to death in Perth.

 

[microtek]

what the guards do is this: they observe your pattern. eg, your whole family will go out at 8 am and return at 7 pm. they tell the burglars your pattern such that they can plan their attack. not only that, when the burglars are at work. they keep a lookout for them just in case you return.

Whoa. Malaysia really anything boleh man...

 

[mummy1234]

Ringgit strengthening...hope to bring back rm50k rental income soon when ringgit is strong....can help us pay our mortgages for 6months...

 

[SBC]

Up very slightly only. Dun think this strengthening is long term trend, unless oil start its u-turn adjustment.

 

[dork32]

it always has been this trend for many years already. rm always strengthened during the cny period.

 

[Broadwalk]

horizon hill is beautiful we will see how it goes in 5 years time from now. Now seems like 2008.

 

[iCube00]

Don't ever go to Muslim countries to "retire"

Not a good choice i feel

Rather stay in a 2 room HDB here than a landed there

You will never know when is it your turn to be the one bleeding and lying on the streets, after kena robbed, Gang raped (if female)

Corrupt countries like that, in many years to come, i wouldn't be surprised it's 1 SGD to 5 MYR

The security there so cui, can't understand why ppl wanna retire there.

And the medical, when u get older and need more frequent visits to hospital, you would have wished that you have stayed in singapore instead, their hospital also cui LOL.

 

[iCube00]

With Mummy1234's income level, can actually choose to retire here in singapore lah, why go JB?

Just need to control your spendings

 

[henrylbh]

With Mummy1234's income level, can actually choose to retire here in singapore lah, why go JB?

Just need to control your spendings

Depends on individual's needs and perceptions.

 

[ocs_woodlands]

what the guards do is this: they observe your pattern. eg, your whole family will go out at 8 am and return at 7 pm. they tell the burglars your pattern such that they can plan their attack. not only that, when the burglars are at work. they keep a lookout for them just in case you return.

Yup. This is true.

Many non Malaysians are lulled into complacency by "security guards".
The open secret is that many of the "Malay" guards in Malaysia are actually illegal or formerly illegal indons. The 'indian' guards are actually bangladeshis who are also illegal or formerly illegal migrants....

 

[rrr2015]

horizon hill is beautiful we will see how it goes in 5 years time from now. Now seems like 2008.

think you may find this interesting read
https://horizonhills.wordpress.com/

 

[homer123]

Very good blog from someone who documented her experience from planning to stay in JB to actual living there. There is always a mismatch from expectation versus reality!

think you may find this interesting read
https://horizonhills.wordpress.com/

 

[newjersey]

had alot of fun reading a first-hand experience of living in horizon hills.

decided that it's not for me.

I can't live with all that rubber-band type of work-style.

 

[OngHuatHuat]

What do you mean by rubber band type?

Most people bought hh coz of the cozy and green environment.

had alot of fun reading a first-hand experience of living in horizon hills.

decided that it's not for me.

I can't live with all that rubber-band type of work-style.

 

[mummy1234]

Think I will put up my terrace for sale at S$1.8 mil, valuation 1 year ago was S$1.7mil but with nearby mall opening soon, it should go up...then can really retire in JB now...