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Posted By Singmom

Re: Something wrong at the Singapore border?

I am mind-boggled (and outraged) by the news that effective August 1, LTA will raise VEP for foreign cars to $35/day from $20... That's 75% increase!!

I guess this is Singapore's answer to reduce...

Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor

May 28th 2014, 6:49 am

Replies: 50

Eating out

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Posted By Singmom

Re: Eating out

If you're looking for a good Japanese restaurant, try Fugetsu in Taman Bestari. Recently opened, chef is from Japan, and food is excellent. Unlike most Japanese restaurants in JB, this one didn't...

Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor

May 6th 2014, 2:00 pm

Replies: 134

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Posted By Singmom

Re: Something wrong at the Singapore border?

Geedee,

That is just unbelievable... But I'm not surprise given how long the queue was.
And indeed there was hardly any traffic coming back. Where have all the people gone!? Really a mystery...!

Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor

May 6th 2014, 4:23 am

Replies: 14

Looking for rentals in Johor

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Posted By Singmom

Re: Looking for rentals in Johor

Hi alufolie,

You might also want to check out East Ledang/Ledang Heights area, if you are still looking. Lot of expats, very nice community, got all the amenities you need, and it's very close to...

Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor

Mar 18th 2014, 5:23 am

Replies: 134

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Posted By Singmom

Re: Something wrong at the Singapore border?

Hi Froggy,

Holiday explains the madness at the border last Friday... I did see a lot of cars with families that day. On top of that, I think there are more people using 2nd link after the breach...

Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor

Mar 18th 2014, 2:53 am

Replies: 8

Do you regret the move?

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Posted By Singmom

Re: Do you regret the move?

I feel exactly the same as geedee. As much as I hate the traffic at the border (and that's really the only thing I don't like about being here), I still wouldn't go back to Singapore to deal with...

Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor

Mar 17th 2014, 3:59 am

Replies: 134

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Posted By Singmom

Re: Something wrong at the Singapore border?

Hi Eus,

It's surprising that queue starts to build up so early, even at 5:45-6am. I'm assuming most people start work at 9am... I wonder what's the rush for people to cross the border so...

Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor

Mar 16th 2014, 7:17 am

Replies: 134

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Posted By Singmom

Re: Something wrong at the Singapore border?

I was thinking it may be because of the recent breach of security at Woodland immigration... Because of the incident, maybe the jam in Woodland worsened and people are switching to Tuas?
...

Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor

Mar 14th 2014, 2:18 pm

Replies: 134

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Posted By Singmom

Re: Something wrong at the Singapore border?

This week, traffic is just unbelievable! Both morning and evening. Today it took me 90 minutes to cross Tuas, this was a record! It just feels like there are so many cars suddenly, three time as...

Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor

Jan 22nd 2014, 4:31 am

Replies: 59

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Posted By Singmom

Re: Working in Singapore, living in JB

Hi Octonauts,

You're welcome! I know there can be so many uncertainties and worries to do this "live in Johor, work in Singapore" thing. Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions...!

Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor

Jan 19th 2014, 3:06 pm

Replies: 59

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Posted By Singmom

Re: Working in Singapore, living in JB

Hi Octonauts,

Sorry, regarding the financing for car, you may not need MM2H or Malaysian EP..! I must have mistaken it with some other things that required these visas.. You might simply want to...

Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor

Jan 19th 2014, 2:39 pm

Replies: 59

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Posted By Singmom

Re: Working in Singapore, living in JB

Hi Octonauts,

I am assuming your husband is an EP holder in Singapore, and you have DP? If that is the case, then...

1. What passes do you need in order to commute from JB to Singapore, and how...

Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor

Nov 26th 2013, 10:56 am

Replies: 134

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Posted By Singmom

Re: Something wrong at the Singapore border?

Thank you for the update geedee.

That's good news... Hopefully they'll implement even faster system!

Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor

Nov 25th 2013, 12:29 pm

Replies: 16

Change of working week in Johor from Jan2014

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Posted By Singmom

Re: Change of working week in Johor from Jan2014

Omg... I'm so sorry!

Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor

Nov 25th 2013, 9:42 am

Replies: 16

Change of working week in Johor from Jan2014

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Posted By Singmom

Re: Change of working week in Johor from Jan2014

18:40, I'm looking at webcam, no queue. Maybe miracle did happen and they fixed the system? Let's hope it continues this way..!

Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor

Nov 21st 2013, 11:56 pm

Replies: 134

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Posted By Singmom

Re: Something wrong at the Singapore border?

Have things gotten better? I checked webcam and didn't see too much traffic on the bridge today... Hope it's getting better as our move to Nusajaya is around the corner...

Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor

Nov 14th 2013, 1:59 pm

Replies: 134

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Posted By Singmom

Re: Something wrong at the Singapore border?

Hi geedee,

I'm sorry to hear the traffic was so bad again... How long does it usually take you to get home?

We are moving to Nusajaya in one month time and will be commuting, too. I certainly...

Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor

Nov 14th 2013, 2:53 am

Replies: 134

Views: 28,065

Posted By Singmom

Re: Something wrong at the Singapore border?

Friend of mine told me there was something wrong with the Auto Pass reader at Tuas... some of them were broken or something like that, which is the cause of horrendous jam. Hopefully they will take...

Forum: Malaysia

Oct 3rd 2013, 12:50 am

Replies: 15

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Posted By Singmom

Re: Moving there...can I bring my current nanny?

Hi bakedben,

Yes, please direct the lady to the thread :).

There's no problem obtaining MM2H even if you are Singapore EP holder. My husband and I had no issur with it. I still haven't...

Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor

Oct 2nd 2013, 1:12 pm

Replies: 59

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Posted By Singmom

Re: Working in Singapore, living in JB

Hi Jessica,

I will let you know if I manage to get a link for carpooling.

I used Tuas to cross borders by Causeway Link. I tried going through Woodlands but it was more packed.

There's...

Forum: Malaysia

Oct 2nd 2013, 1:07 pm

Replies: 15

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Posted By Singmom

Re: Moving there...can I bring my current nanny?

Hi ajw,

Thanks for the info. Wow, that is quite a high salary for a maid, but given the demand it makes sense.

bellynbella,

I think that visas that would qualify you as an official...

Forum: Malaysia

Oct 2nd 2013, 10:27 am

Replies: 15

Views: 10,994

Posted By Singmom

Re: Moving there...can I bring my current nanny?

Hi bellynbella,

Yes, you need to hold a Malaysian EP/busiiness visa/PR or MM2H to legally hire a maid in Malaysia.

Many people moving from Singapore are bringing their maid under Singapore...

Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor

Oct 2nd 2013, 2:29 am

Replies: 59

Views: 40,998

Posted By Singmom

Re: Working in Singapore, living in JB

Hi Jessica,

If you are Singapore EP holder and you live in Malaysia, you can drive Malaysian car into Singapore. It is free only first 10 trips, and after that you will need to pay VEP (Vehicle...

Forum: Malaysia

Oct 1st 2013, 8:53 am

Replies: 15