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Forum: Malaysia
Dec 17th 2014, 6:55 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 3,565
Posted By evop

Re: GBP/MYR at fresh peak

If so I wonder what continent Saudia Arabia, Kuwait... are on? :p

I think it is funny how part of Asia is often considered not part of Asia.

The oil price drop has exacerbated the problems for...
Forum: Malaysia
Nov 5th 2013, 12:09 am
Replies: 78
Views: 15,044
Posted By evop

Re: Tesco

the Tesco's in JB are pitiful so no big loss, if true. These huge international companies take forever to act on what they decide - closing down could take a year. Likely any decent stores would be...
Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor
Oct 21st 2013, 2:55 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 9,003
Posted By evop

Re: JB Broadband Internet options

Remember Japan, Hong Kong and Korea have outstanding internet connectivity (the best in the world). So, some countries are being smart about 21st century infrastructure and in fact 3 in Asia are at...
Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor
Oct 20th 2013, 7:03 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 9,003
Posted By evop

JB Broadband Internet options

What are the JB broadband internet options?

unify gets good reviews but is hardly available anywhere.
streamyx is what I was trying to sign up for but so far it has failed numerous times :-(...
Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor
May 1st 2013, 7:05 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 7,245
Posted By evop

Re: Living Costs = Johor Bahru

It depends what you mean by "secure garden" - if you want gated and guarded community (which nearly all expats do) I would guess 2,500 MYR and up (US$850). It is much easier to find places in the...
Forum: Malaysia
Feb 26th 2013, 12:48 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,144
Posted By evop

Re: Travel Suggestions - Bus, Train, Plane, Taxi: JB to Fraser's Hill to Melaca?

Probably, but I would rather not. That would be the last option.

On the next person's question:

Fraiser's Hill has nice hiking trails. I'm not exactly Walden - taking years to appreciate the...
Forum: Malaysia
Feb 26th 2013, 12:32 am
Replies: 4
Views: 2,144
Posted By evop

Travel Suggestions - Bus, Train, Plane, Taxi: JB to Fraser's Hill to Melaca?

I plan to go from JB to Fraser's Hill, staying there a couple days then to Melaca and then back to JB. What suggestions do people have for

Bus v. Train v. Plane v. Taxi. I need to take at least...
Forum: Malaysia
Jan 13th 2013, 5:56 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 8,737
Posted By evop

Re: Moving to Malaysia April 2013

Remember it is likely to be fine to go to Thailand (or wherever) for a couple days and go right back into Malaysia for 90 more days. Eventually they might start to question you but most like the...
Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor
Nov 8th 2012, 6:31 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 953
Posted By evop

Good Johor Property Fair thru Sunday at City Square

I was in City Square mall today and there is by far the best real estate fair I have seen. I estimate at least 25 developer projects in Johor were represented. If you are interested it may make...
Forum: Malaysia
Jul 7th 2012, 12:38 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,083
Posted By evop

Re: Rental requirements for mm2h folks

No, there is no minimum rent to pay. Only buying has the minimum amount, not renting.
Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor
Jul 3rd 2012, 10:30 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,617
Posted By evop

Re: Johor - tell me why

It is basically in JB (I can't imagine anyone thinking they left JB before they arrived at Danga Bay - maybe 10 min from the causeway.

One thing I like about JB is I find it much more walkable...
Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor
Jun 29th 2012, 1:28 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 5,384
Posted By evop

Re: We've Finally Made the Move!

I like the new Johor focus, it is about time :-) A nice change form so much Penang :-)
Forum: Malaysia
Jun 22nd 2012, 6:17 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,804
Posted By evop

Re: Some Credit Card Suggestions

Oh, I mis-understood your question. Yes, I think you have it right.

Basically you charge a 310 MYR and they just put a charge for $102 on your account.

They don't say 300 MYR (market rate is...
Forum: Malaysia
Jun 22nd 2012, 6:01 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,804
Posted By evop

Re: Some Credit Card Suggestions

My very limited experience is those that don't charge fees are actually likely to give a better rate of exchange. Basically it seems like a few banks try to win customers by treating customers well....
Forum: Malaysia
Jun 20th 2012, 6:29 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,804
Posted By evop

Re: Some Credit Card Suggestions

Some banks charge extra fees (1, 2 even 3%) if the currency is different from that of your account.

<snip - Link removed>

A couple banks don't charge the extra fees (I am not sure what the...
Forum: Malaysia
Jun 19th 2012, 11:20 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,804
Posted By evop

Re: Some Credit Card Suggestions

Yeah for Malaysia the local bank works fine. If you travel a bunch outside (Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China, Australia...) then a card that doesn't have foreign currency charges is nice....
Forum: Malaysia
Jun 19th 2012, 6:59 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,804
Posted By evop

Some Credit Card Suggestions

People may be interested in this forum on Reddit (I want Out - focused on those that want to go to another country)

http://www.reddit.com/r/IWantOut

There is a recent tread on credit cards...
Forum: Malaysia
Jun 19th 2012, 6:56 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,158
Posted By evop

Re: No more white cards required

I think this is exactly right. They might decide to start again (who knows) but this time it is a policy change not just running out of them.
Forum: Malaysia
Jun 4th 2012, 12:01 am
Replies: 17
Views: 6,821
Posted By evop

Re: lecturer job mayalsia, cost of living etc..

You keep your credit rating for Europe - if you tried to borrow from a bank there (I think many would go that route if they needed some credit, no matter where they live).

If you tried to borrow...
Forum: Malaysia
May 10th 2012, 3:07 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,939
Posted By evop

Re: What to do in Malaysia

I like your posts in general. But what is wrong with stating the situation she is in. If someone who is 22 says where can I find other young people hanging out in Penang on Friday night that is...
Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor
Apr 25th 2012, 3:42 pm
Replies: 144
Views: 108,046
Posted By evop

Re: Living in Nusajaya - Working in Singapore

$5m USD =~ 15m MYR

Should get you a palace I would think.
Forum: Malaysia
Apr 20th 2012, 9:12 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,851
Posted By evop

Re: Govt may double minimum price of property that foreigners may buy

I am skeptical of 1m RM min getting adopted. And if it did it lasting more than a year. Of course I can certainly be wrong. It just seems it would create big economic problems for those will big...
Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor
Mar 30th 2012, 7:00 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 4,466
Posted By evop

Re: Driving Nusajaya / JB

Many speak decently enough to get where you need to go (but not all). In general I find them less knowledgable than taxi drivers in most places. That said I have rarely had them try and take...
Forum: Malaysia
Mar 26th 2012, 12:16 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,047
Posted By evop

Re: Electricity

Finding a transformer in JB was not easy, but I did find one here:

http://malaysia.curiouscatnetwork.com/2011/11/11/getting-a-voltage-transformer-in-johor-bahru/
Forum: Nusajaya - Iskandar - Johor
Mar 26th 2012, 12:11 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 4,466
Posted By evop

Re: Driving Nusajaya / JB

I have only taken taxis in both places (not driven myself) but when in Penang I decided I would never have the skill needed to drive there. I don't understand where the drivers in Penang develop the...
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