MALAYSIA – STAY & ENJOY, INVEST &
EARN
9th of February 2009
Malaysia with
a multi racial and harmonious society is located at one of the best place on
the planet. With overall sunny weather throughout the years it is suitable for
those who enjoy the moderate and calm atmosphere.
Choosing to
live in Malaysia is a choice that one will not regret whether you are a
Malaysian or a foreigner. Not only we have superb weather that make daily
management an hassle free, travelling from one end of the country to another is
also a brisk with our excellent road infrastructure. From 1991 to 2005, the
Malaysia government has spent a total of 63 billion for the development of
infrastructure in the country. The Ninth Malaysian Plan which operate from year
2006 to 2010 has an allocation of a total of 17.3 billion Malaysian Ringgit or
equivalent to 5 billion US Dollars for the road project. Currently we could
boast an easy connection via road to all major towns in Malaysia.
Today,
according to the Ministry of Transport, Malaysia is connected via air with a
total of 45 airports, including 6 international airport, 19 domestic airport
and 20 STOLport. The 6 international airports are KLIA, Penang International
airport, Langkawi International airport, Senai International airport (in the
state of Johor) which located in Peninsula Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu
International airport in Sabah and Kuching International airport in Sarawak
which is located on the East of Malaysia.
Located about
20 kilometres from the main terminal of KLIA, is the low cost terminal which is
built at the cost of RM106 million to handle about 10 million passenger per
year and there are currently plans to up-grade this facilities. Due to major
transformation of the air travel in recent years, travelling in and out of this
country could not be simplier, with just a click of the mouse.
Malaysia also
boasts to have a unique quality and diversified food culture that is deliciously
affordable. From street vendors, hawker to 6 star restaurants, one could savour
such a wide varieties of food that leave you craving for more. A simple “Nasi
Lemak” will still cost less than One Ringgit and Fifty cents which is less than
a US dollar! Not to mention foods are at every corner at every other hours.
Hygiene!
According to the source from “sustainable development indicators” SDI, Malaysia
is rich in water resources and this bountiful treasure comes mostly from our
natural river. Water are managed and treated before disperse out for public
consumption. On the paper being published by “Malaysia European Community
Strategy Paper For The Period 2007-2013” noted that Malaysia government places
an emphasis to provide a “ clean, safe, healthy and productive environment for
the present and future generation.”
December 2009
Is it a good time to
buy?
Nowadays, I
am swarmed with such question. How can be blame anyone to held onto their
wallet judging from so much negative pictures being churn out by the press and
so on. Look at the Star today (12th of April 2009), political unrest
again on the first page, I guess it will be feature at almost all international
news. Look at our own turf, stories of multinational closing down or
relocating, budget cutting and how the government to minimize unemployment are
the topic of the day.
The question
now is why we are; the investors felt the need to stop or delayed expending
their portfolio? Is it true to said that investing in property will not be
lucrative? Or the perception of the property prices will go down further?
Property
investment should be run like a business and having a good eye has an advantage
to maintain the profitability of the investment. It has nothing to do with
timing. When the economy is good, prices of the property will shot to great
height and the quantum movement sometimes make it impossible to justify and
maybe out of reach for some. If you have activated the pause period when
something has caught your eyes many years ago at the same time meet your
budget, it would safely put it in such when the so called time is right, the
prices is way beyond one is willing to pay. The current psychological effect of
many people who takes note of economy upside and downside, generally create
advantages to purchaser; investor have the power to negotiate. There are more
choices available now for one to choose from.
Making money
from property have nothing to do with the economy. For those investors who are looking
at rental return can still invest in different products now if they are afraid
of the declining pool of prospective tenants from the big corporation or invest
in properties that provide a positive cash flow.
As for
capital appreciation type of investment, the investors could still go on a
bargain hunting trip to look out for property that is selling slightly lower
than before. New launches at strategic location with many freebies that being
thrown in by the developer is also a good option and not to mentioned creative
financing that are readily available.
This will be
a good time for those investors who are keen to expand and experience another
level of property investment by looking at property that comes with a business.
Again, it will be the superb timing to source for such investment category. A
food processing plant, budget hotel, furniture and jewellery is something it
can run on it own at the same time contributes to a healthy return.
By practising
good investment attitude, fluctuation of the property price will not be a
hindrance to any investor. Moreover, the property development in Malaysia is
such a way that to date, many of the parcels are developed in small scale; the
products being offered are still very limited. Simple example is Jalan Bukit
Bintang in Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi in Petaling Jaya and Sri Muda
in Shah Alam. That is why many of the property
prices are still holding well.
If you have
the budget why wait!
14th Of September 2010
About 6:30 pm, everyone
who registered for the festival will be displaying their decorated food basket
on the prepared prayer table. Each displayed items are entitle to a lucky draw
number. Usually the festival will be conducted by a priest and many other
programs are being line-up for the long night.
For this Poh Toh celebration, the organizing committee managed to incorporate lucky draw of more than 200 hampers and gifts. The highlight will be the prize of 3 motorcycles being sponsored by three generous citizen of Sasaran.
being held for the most beautiful and innovative
offering.
Poems for your thought.
14th Of September 2010
Hungry
Ghost Festival In Sasaran
On the 28th of
August saw the annual celebration of Por Toh or a day of remembrance the spirit
in Sasaran. In Taoism this festival falls on the 14th day of the
seventh month in the Chinese calendar. This festival is to encourage people to
do good deed, have compassion and remember those loves one that are no longer
around, promote good family ties and communities interaction.
Normally the preparation
for this night festival will commence one day earlier with the preparation of
foods and prayer paraphernalia.
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| Mrs Yu is making the bah chang for prayer |
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| trying my hand at folding the bah chang |
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| We are late, so where is our table? |
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| Look at all those people |
For this Poh Toh celebration, the organizing committee managed to incorporate lucky draw of more than 200 hampers and gifts. The highlight will be the prize of 3 motorcycles being sponsored by three generous citizen of Sasaran.
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| Mr Tang will be judging the creative offering |
As the night progress,
Sasaran also see the arrival the Head of UMNO, Kuala Selangor branch, Datuk
Amiruddin Setro. His present is good for the presentation of some interesting
prizes to the lucky few. YB Dr Dzulkefry Ahmad, the Member of Parliament of
Kuala Selangor also join in this joyous and meaningful Chinese celebration at
about 9.30 pm. His arrival mark the heart pounding moment of picking the
luckiest person who will take home the Suzuki motorcycle. Besides screening of a movie, a competition is also
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| YB Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad donating RM2000 to organsing Chairman Mr Ng Bee |
Throughout the night,
priest from the 4 famous temples taking their turn to conduct prayers and the
whole celebration usually ends at about midnight.
Poems for your thought.
