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can bro/sis list down what are the better boleh land radio english and chinese radio channels that are receivable here? kinda of bored with the mediacorpse stations, esp on weekends.

for a malaysian who holds MY car driving license, i heard that once you become SG PR and convert to SG license, you will lose your MY driving license. Is this correct? any way to have both MY and SG license? TIA.

Besides Change Alley, any good place to shop for competitive rates for Malaysian Ringgit? Thank you.

Why do Malaysian's mandarin sounds...so funny

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For pride & $5,000, he's ready for illegal race Challenge to race on M'sian highway after war of words online. Wed, May 13, 2009 The New Paper [top: Mr Mohd sending text messages to Mr Tan, who had challenged him to a high-speed race. They were supposed to meet but Mr Tan didn't turn up.] By Zaihan Mohamed Yusof WHAT began as a private joke on a motorbike forum has turned into a challenge to a deadly duel. Two Singapore bikers who had an online war of words have ended up planning to rev up their machines for a high-speed race on a Malaysian highway. The prize: Pride and $5,000 for the first across a line, irrespective of police action, accident or breakdown. Though meetings to decide on a time and location for the race have failed to take place, neither side seemed ready to back down or call off the challenge. The feud started on 28 Mar when one of the two bikers posted a message on the Singapore Bikes Forum, under 'Gather All ZX636 Rider (sic)'. EVOIIIGSR's message was meant for another biker, nicknamed Official. The message referred to Official as 'now officially a Ninja crash test dummy'. That angered some netizens who found the remark insensitive because Official had lost a leg in a crash on the North-South highway in Malaysia about six weeks ago. Verbal abuse Netizens immediately rallied behind the injured rider. They flamed EVO, starting a 'free-for-all' filled with verbal abuse. We managed to speak to EVO, who was initially unwilling to grant an interview. EVO, who gave his name only as Mr Mohd, said: 'People who had no business in this matter, those who do not know my friendship with Official, made the situation worse. My honour was being undermined by faceless and gutless people.' Mr Mohd, who works for a logistics company, said the numerous taunts prompted him to confront a challenger nicknamed Global. Official then tried to calm netizens by revealing on the forum that he knew Mr Mohd and that 'I know it's just a joke'. But Global and a few others were further upset by another message posted by Mr Mohd on 3 Apr. He said his Kawasaki ZX636R, a 636cc motorbike, was capable of hitting 289kmh and outrunning a 1,200cc Kawasaki, the ZX12R, on the North-South highway. Mr Mohd had also signed off as 'EVO the bestest ZX636R rider in NSHW (North-South Highway)' and 'undisputed JB (Johor Baru) champion'. Global said Mr Mohd's 'arrogance was too much to ignore'. Said Global, 37, who gave his name only as Mr Tan: 'I have done on countless occasions speeds of 320kmh on the North-South highway, but I don't brag about it on forums. 'True bikers will know that the ZX12R is capable of 340kmh. There's no way a 600cc bike can win.' Again, Mr Mohd claimed to The New Paper that he was just joking. On 25 Apr, Mr Mohd apologised online to Mr Tan for 'getting off on the wrong foot'. But some still challenged Mr Mohd to prove his claims. On 27 Apr, Mr Mohd posted on the forum: 'NSHW or PG (Pasir Gudang circuit) - let's do it like gentlemen - don't talk big on the world wide web!' And they began discussing the race online. READ MORE - Lawyer: S'pore police has no jurisdiction over race Said Mr Tan, who is self-employed: 'All I wanted to know was the time and place (and what the bet would be)... After discussing (the matter) with another friend, I thought $5,000 would be enough to teach EVO a lesson.' Mr Mohd fired back by posting a picture of himself holding several thousand US dollars. Rules were laid down. Both sides were to appoint trusted 'bankers' at the end point. Observers would be placed at checkpoints to 'ensure no short-cuts along the highway' and to 'avoid dirty tricks'. The money would go to the first rider to cross the finish line. All that was left was for the two riders to meet to decide where and when to race. Last Monday, Mr Tan did not show up for a meeting with Mr Mohd at a restaurant in Sembawang. Said Mr Tan: 'He (Mr Mohd) could spring a surprise on me if I had showed up alone as requested. There's no point in talking, we just need to get on with it.' Likewise, Mr Mohd turned down Mr Tan's offer of meeting for supper in Kulai, Johor before racing. Said Mr Mohd: 'I'm not going to play in his backyard, but the heat is still on.' Netizens will no longer be able to monitor developments on the forum as posts on the matter have been removed. And hopefully, good sense may yet prevail and they may call off the whole thing. If they don't, they will be breaking the law and endangering lives. Carrying out race plan a crime But S'pore police has no authority over the illegal in Johor, says lawyer. Wed, May 13, 2009 The New Paper By Zaihan Mohamed Yusof ILLEGAL racing in a foreign country is not an extra-territorial offence for Singaporeans, said lawyer Satwant Singh. This means that, unlike drug consumption or cyber crimes committed by Singaporeans overseas, those who race illegally overseas cannot be prosecuted for it here. But if the Malaysian police catch them, they will be in trouble with the law there. Said lawyer N Kanagavijayan: 'Jurisdiction-wise, the Singapore police would have no authority over the illegal race in Johor. 'But the Singapore authorities can tip their Malaysian counterparts off on what is happening. Then, it's up to the Malaysian police to investigate the matter.' Laying plans for an illegal race in a public domain is not against the law, but executing the plans is, said Mr Singh. If there is prize money involved, the severity of the penalty will be heavier under Malaysian laws, said Mr Kanagavijayan. Should the riders decide to hand over the winner's prize money in Singapore, it could be considered as illegal gambling here too, he said.

http://www.asiaone.com/Motoring/Drivers/Ot...221-123504.html Sat, Feb 21, 2009 The Straits Times 'An expensive affair' When researcher Joanna Phua drove along the Pan-Island Expressway in December 2007, she did not expect it to be the start of her nightmare. It was drizzling and she was driving at 70kmh on the extreme right lane when the taxi in front of her suddenly jammed its brakes. She could not brake in time and her Nissan Latio hit its rear. Then, a Malaysian-registered van slammed into her car's rear. She found out that hers was the fourth car in a five-car pile-up. She suffered only whiplash but her two-year-old vehicle was completely wrecked. "I was so shocked, I didn't even get out of the car," said Ms Phua, 24. Eventually, she called her regular workshop, requesting a tow truck. But when the people there heard that it was a Malaysian van that hit her, they refused the job. "They were worried they couldn't claim the insurance from the Malaysian side," she said. "So they didn't even want to repair my car." At a loss, she agreed to let a workshop representative, who had approached her after witnessing the accident, tow her car to a workshop in Woodlands. Although the workshop promised to provide her with a replacement car, this did not happen. It also had problems verifying that the Malaysian van had an insurer. Reluctant to leave her car in the workshop while awaiting news from the Malaysian side, Ms Phua took it to the official agent for repairs. She had to claim $11,000 from her own insurance. "The next year, my premium nearly tripled from $600 to $1,600 annually," she said. On top of that, she has also received two letters from lawyers representing the owner of the first car in the chain collision, seeking $6,197 in compensation from her. "Usually they claim from the last car, but because the last one is Malaysian, I think he decided to come after me," she said. "For months, I was so worried and didn't dare to drive." She has left the case to her insurer and the case is still pending. Now, Ms Phua avoids driving in jams as far as possible and always keeps a safe distance from cars in front of hers. "Getting into a pile-up is a really troublesome and expensive affair," she said ruefully. Mavis Toh

Read about it So it was happening after all

A former Malaysian flight attendant who repeatedly scalded her Indonesian maid has been jailed by a court in the capital Kuala Lumpur for 18 years. This news pick up from BBC web site. Singapore maid abusers watch out.

anyone read this? i really don't know what to say about this guy. Why pay extra for my Malaysian car? By Desmond Ng FOR the past three months, he has been thinking about retiring in Malaysia. But there is one big road hump - the issue of car-ownership. Retiree Mr Tan Sin Wee, 60, wants to buy a Malaysian-registered car. Not only because it's cheaper there, he explained, but also to reduce the risk of falling prey to criminals. The problem is Mr Tan will have to pay the car's additional registration fee (ARF) - which will come up to tens of thousands - if he wants to drive the car to visit his son in Singapore. Mr Tan, who wrote to us last month, said this fee is on top of the $20 permit fee imposed on foreign-registered cars entering here from 2 am to 5 pm on weekdays. No fees are levied on weekends and public holidays. Questioned Mr Tan: 'Why is there a need to pay the ARF? I think it's an overkill. Isn't it enough that I will be paying the $20 permit fee? Why the double-standards considering that foreigners don't have to pay the ARF?' Mr Tan, who lives in a terrace house in the Aljunied area, thinks the ARF portion should be waived, especially for those who want to retire up north yet keep their ties with their relatives in Singapore. He wants to retire in Malaysia because of the lower cost of living, the less hectic pace and proximity to Singapore. Mr Tan is married with a 24-year-old son. The former oil exploration engineer is thinking of selling his $1 million house here to retire in Johor Baru, that is, if he can work around the ARF issue. What of the option of having two cars, one Malaysian-registered and the other Singapore-registered? 'If I am able to afford two cars,' he said, 'I won't have to think about retiring elsewhere.' LTA said Singaporeans are only allowed to drive foreign-registered vehicles in Singapore if the ARF of the vehicle's open market value (OMV) is paid. Said an LTA spokesman: 'This is to ensure that our car ownership measures, put in place to manage congestion within Singapore, will not be circumvented.' But Singaporeans working and residing in Malaysia who need to make home visits to Singapore occasionally are allowed to drive their Malaysia-registered cars here on a case-by-case basis. Transport economist Mr Michael Li of the Nanyang Business School said that if the policy is removed, it may create a loophole. 'This could create a situation where Singaporeans may just register a car there to take advantage of the cost savings, and then pay the nominal $20 to drive here. It could be a cheaper option,' he said. Mr Li said this loophole would benefit those who purchase luxury cars with higher COE and OMV, where the savings would be in the tens of thousands. For example, a Mercedes C200 would set you back about $151,000 (plus COE) here compared to about $100,000 in Malaysia. Said Mr Li: 'Cars in Malaysia don't expire in 10 years like our COE system. So there's potential for abuse if this policy is removed.' He said that in Mr Tan's case, he can park his Malaysian-registered car near the Causeway, and take a taxi around Singapore. Said Mr Li: 'If a Government policy affects many people and creates hardship, then we've to review it. But in this case, it doesn't. And the small number of people who may be affected by this policy do have choices.' http://www.asiaone.com/Motoring/News/Story...0904-85862.html

Extend us the same courtesy, pleads M'sian I ENJOY myself whenever I am in Singapore and I know many Singaporeans enjoy visiting Malaysia. But, perhaps Singaporeans should be wary of the habits of their fellow drivers who spoil the Republic's image when they boast of how they can speed in Malaysia because it so easy to flash RM50 (S$21) to a policeman here and get away with it. They boldly park indiscriminately and act as if littering in Malaysia is not a problem either. Granted there are some corrupt people everywhere, but it does not bode well for Singaporean visitors to behave badly outside Singapore and spoil its good name. Imagine maintaining an upright image in your own country, but behaving badly elsewhere. It is not fair that those who misbehave in Malaysia should create some resentment locally against Singapore drivers in general, so this is an appeal to the guilty ones to be more civic-minded and not add to bribery and corruption in your neighbouring countries. Suzee Leong (Mrs) Selangor, Malaysia [/color] Quoted from an ST print edition forum dated 28th August 2008... http://www.straitstimes.com/ST%2BForum/Sto...ory_272660.html edited: link provided

Those of you who are driving up north, please take note that the Malaysian immigration card must be filled in and submitted together with your passport with effect from today (15 Aug 08). My friend, who went in last nite, checked with the immigration officer and was told that it is effective today. He asked for and was given only the old immigration cards. He was told that the old card can still be used. I believe the new version of the card, which might be still in the printing press or designing, won't be out so soon. Luckily, I didn't throw away all my blank white cards.

I think this local driver really first time kena caught by local police at MY, it's seems he doesn't knows the exsisting of so called 'kopi' money at MY, esp at NSH.... It's has been around more than decade....and he now just complaining abt this, common sense...if kena caught by them...sure settle with the RM$50 rather paying the RM$300, otherwise...don't drive up to MY lor... taken from Stomp...http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singapor...nt.jsp?id=18013

Mom is scientist, Dad is teacher....and Maths Prodigy Sufiah could sing whole nursery rhymes in 18months, recognise numers and letters at 10months. By 12 she passed 3 A-levels. But she was under tremendous pressure with daddy....she bottled it up. 1997, admitted to St Hilda's college, Oxford at 13. Heard now she had been alleged selling herself for 130pounds an hour...Sad case. What has gone wrong?

Malaysian Elections Upset, So Singapore Ministers to Get Pay Raise Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2008 Topic: International News by K.K. Cheow The shock defeats suffered by the ruling Barisan Nasional in Malaysia

much surprises in the election results so far ... some malaysia ministers have lost their parliament seats. Penang, Kelantan and Kedah went to opposition parties as well ... Even Anwar's daughter won too Singapore opposition leaders shd learn from their neighbours ...

Just saw on "Zhao An Ni Hao" on a report that Malaysia might restrict staples like flour or cooking oil being brought out of Malaysia... Sense that prices are on their way up further...

Anyone has the Youtube link??? _________________________________________ Malaysian minister admits he is the man in sex video: report KUALA LUMPUR : A married Malaysian minister has admitted he is the man in a sex video circulated last week, reports said Tuesday, embarrassing Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's conservative government. Health Minister Chua Soi Lek said he had apologised to Abdullah for his actions but would not step down over the incident, leaving his fate to the prime minister, the state news agency Bernama said. "I'm the man in the sex tape," Chua was quoted by Bernama as saying. Chua, who is married with three children, described the woman in the video as a personal friend but gave no further details about her, the agency said. The mystery surrounding the videos has been splashed on the front pages of Malaysian newspapers since the DVD was circulated in southern Johor state last week. The video is believed to be taken from closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage recorded in a hotel suite but the location and date are unknown, the Star newspaper reported. Chua is the vice-president of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), a key component of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO)-led government coalition. "At this juncture, we want to see what Abdullah does in this situation," opposition Democratic Action Party leader Lim Guan Eng told AFP. "We need to examine whether Chua's role in this sex scandal has in any way compromised his performance as a cabinet minister," he added. Lim said several members of coalition parties had been involved in similar scandals since Abdullah came to power in 2003 - but never one so high-ranking. "Most have been only parliamentary members and senators who were not directly involved in the government. Chua is the most senior politician to be involved in such a scandal," he said.

Hi Bros and Sis I need your valuable views on the above matter. Yesterday my wife was travelling along PIE(Jurong) on the 1st lane, travelling about 90km/hr. She slowed down her car when the car infront of her slowed down. Out of the sudden, this malaysian car(Proton Saga) ram into the butt of her car(Toyota Yaris). Damage report(Toyota Yaris) Bumper damaged (need to replace) Rear sensor damaged Internal rear bodywork damaged car plate light damaged Damage report (Proton Saga) 1/3 of the front bonnet totalled(still able to drive) How should i go about claiming from this guy? (Got all his details including his malaysia insurance details) i am thinking the following options 1) Do in Singapore workshop, claim from the guy 2) Do in AD workshop, claim insurance (Can i use his insurance to claim?) 3) Do in Malaysia workshop, claim his insurance Which is a more feasilbe way to do? Any other options? Thanks

Hi bro any 1 cum across malaysian selling bottles of rain-on / sealant @ mscp or neighbourhood cp ? any feedback on those product?

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- Malaysia's prime minister said Friday he will soon reduce government subsidies in the clearest sign that fuel prices will go up, a move that will likely be unpopular before general elections expected in a few months. "We have to restructure our subsidies. It is very difficult to maintain the current subsidies," Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said in a speech to his ruling party delegates. Abdullah refused to give a time frame for when the subsidies will be lowered, but acknowleged many Malaysians would be unhappy. "There is always some unhapiness. Not everybody will be happy but I think Malaysians are reasonable," he said. He also declined to say how the decision will effect the government's performance in elections. The biggest chunk of government subsidies is spent on keeping prices of gasoline and diesel down. Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak said Friday the government would have to spend 35 billion ringgit (US$10 billion;

An interesting story...... A Malaysian woman who had sex with a houseguest says she mistakenly thought the man was her husband and has filed a complaint that she was raped, police said Tuesday. The 40-year-old housewife in eastern Terengganu state alleged that her husband was away at work when she went to bed early Friday morning after making preparations for the annual Eid al-Fitr festival that weekend, said K. Manoharan, Terengganu deputy criminal investigation chief. An hour later, she claimed a man whom she thought was her husband snuggled into bed and that they had sex although she didn't see his face, he said. She only realized her mistake when her husband returned and asked her about seeing their guest, who is his colleague, leaving her room, he said. The couple later lodged a complaint with police that she was raped, Manoharan said. "We are a bit suspicious on the claims made by the victim. It's strange _ a woman not knowing if it's her husband or not," Manoharan told the Associated Press. None of the three people were identified. Police questioned the guest, a 29-year-old laborer who has been staying with the couple for the past two months, and released him on bail, he said. Investigations are continuing, he said, declining to give further information. http://sg.news.yahoo.com/ap/20071016/tap-a...an-b3c65ae.html

Does anyone have any idea what is the best time to go to Malaysia to avoid the CUSTOMS spot checking? Each time I go, I am always stopped and checked. And each time, there's nothing to find! Wastes a lot of my time!