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Money or Position

mea05key — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:28:35 +0800

Whats your answer

Comparing Maybank and CIMB stocks. Are they cheap?

mea05key — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 21:51:46 +0800

Malaysia largest banking firms by asset value are Maybank and CIMB. Their stock price closed at RM9.38 and RM 5.59 respectively today, which translates to a fall of 13% and 23% since its peak in 2Q18. Sharing my view of Maybank and CIMB stocks

www.jyinvesting.com

Please share your feedback. Thanks!

[WTA] L-Box with cove

mea05key — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:56:59 +0800

Hi All

I have some questions about ceiling L-box with cove and down-lights.

This is to be installed at the living hall.

1. Is there difficulty maintaining L-box with cove? Understanding dust may accumulate in the cove

2. The amount of down light required on L-box. Is there a rule thumb of the number required per unit length?

3. What type of lighting is suitable to be installed for the cove? LED or fluorescent tube?

Thank you

[WTA] House Renovation Cost

mea05key — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:34:55 +0800

Hi all

Would like to check price reasonability for the following work

Two piece auto gate motor: RM 1650
Buy and install aircon (2hp) Mitsubishi : RM2300
Buy and install aircon (1.5hp) Mitsubishi: RM1500
Buy and install aircon (1hp) Mitsubishi: RM 1100
Install lighting only: RM 25
Install ceiling fan only: RM 35
Each LED downlight: RM 65
Buy and Install Bluguard alarm: RM 2400

L-box @ living hall (18' x 15'): RM1,800

Thank you

Question about PSP

mea05key — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 23:14:07 +0800

I have a few questions about PSP.

a) PSP 3006, can that be hacked ? Will I be able to do it myself or is it complicated - I dont have any technical background for this sort of stuff.
b) Is it worth getting PSP 3006 or wait for the new version, PSP2 which is scheduled end of this year/early next. talking about cost and extra features.
c) Singapore is selling PSP 3006 for SGP 300 with bundles+1 game. What is the price in Malaysia? The price does not include hacking.

Please advise! and thank you in advance.

Relationship with boss

mea05key — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:40:25 +0800

This probably has nothing to do with career but more or less related to this section of discussion.

How is your relationship with your boss? I am a new comer in my department, its has been a month but I find that I totally am incompatible with my boss. I do greet him whenever I see him but it seems that there's nothing to say beyond that. He often greets back but to me it seems like a frustration to do that than anything else. Nowadays, I never hope to cross path with him, cause the situation is just so awkward and recently I just look down whenever i see him. I am quite reserved by nature but have no problem mixing around with my colleagues and most of the people I meet.

I see most of my colleagues talk to him about work and the problem is I dont have anything to discuss with him. even during meeting that he chaired, I have no idea what the discussion because I am pretty new to the environment so Ill listen and try to keep up with the discussion.

So any advice guys?

Toilet

mea05key — Sat, 21 May 2011 18:09:36 +0800

I am wondering what comes into mind when people sit on the toilet bowl while waiting for their bowl movement to complete their "business". Just a topic of discussion and yes, I was wondering about this when I last did mind. For me, its usually about my day to day issues, my plans, and some other boring stuffs. In other days, when bowel movement becomes tough, I had to concentrate on pushing the pieces out, I think that is the only time when I actually concentrated when doing the business.

Singapore Mutual Fund

mea05key — Sat, 14 May 2011 22:09:33 +0800

Any recommendation for mutual funds operated by Singapore banks? Has anyone heard about POSB's unit trust schemes? Please advise.

Confusion

mea05key — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 02:25:12 +0800

OK, Do girls set a time for a guy to chase after her? Its like an expiry date or something. Cause I don't blieve in getting in relationship too quickly without being proper friends first. Reason? I am finding someone for a long term and I don't believe in long term love, eventually when it comes to settling down, love wears out, and friendship is the key to sustain the relationship.

Ok this has nothing to do with the above. Whats the boundary between a guy and girl friendship? Or does it exist at all?
Next question, if it does exist, what about a girl often wanting to talk to a guy - not very often but maybe once a week depending on situation? and What if she shows interest to go to places with a guy - maybe a day trip, or a backpack trip to somewhere? and both guy and girl has been friends for 10+ years, exchanging gifts on birthdays. She had relationship previously but its not in good shape, the guy has not been in a relationship for a long time. They meet each other when situation allows. BUT all this only happens since the past 2 years. Previous years out of the 10 years+, we just chat online like how other highschoolers do during their free time, visit one another during festive season etc. There are quiet times after the guy had a relationship. If you manage to read them all, congrates and please advise.

Project Engineer

mea05key — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:51:02 +0800

I graduated two years ago from university with a masters in mechanical engineering and have been working as a project engineer since then. I would like to ask if it is possible for me to apply to become a professional engineer with my current job experience. As you may have already know, a project engineer work encompasses budgetary, schedule, quality and safety control of a project. Occasionally, a project engineer will be involved in the technical aspect of the project i.e. calculations, designs etc but this is not frequent and from my understanding in order to be able to be qualified as a professional engineer, the board requires a person to pass several exams and have technical experience that is related to his academic qualification. Can anyone advise me on whether I am eligible to apply for PE with my current work experience. I appreciate your input. Thanks in advance.

Tax Claim

mea05key — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:00:21 +0800

I have no idea about the tax procedure in Malaysia although ive worked here for a while.

OK, Let say that I decided to stop working in Malaysia.

Do i need settle any tax related issues like filling forms to declare that I no longer working here?

Someone mentioned about 15% pa tax for overseas grad working in Malaysia. I graduated in 2008 and returned last year. Any idea if I am eligible to claim anything back from the tax department?

In other countries like the UK, it is possible to claim a portion of the tax if he/she is no longer working there. Any idea if this is allowed here? or do you have any brilliant idea on how I can pull some of my tax money back?

Thanks.

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Singapore Vs Australia

mea05key — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:54:57 +0800

So open discussion, if you have the opportunity which country will you be in? Talking about salary, benefits, cost of living, culture, convenience, family etc. I now know a friend who earns AUS$150,000 pa + as a project engineer in a construction firm with 2 years + experience. Sounds very tempting but I know the tax is really high there as compared to Singapore. For an project engineer in Singapore, 2 years+ experience probably gets the person a S$ 75,000 pa salary on average with lower tax. Opportunity in Australia is better as well I feel though they reserve it to PRs and people with local experience.

Anyone with experience and thoughts can please chip in a little.

Project Engineer in O&G

mea05key — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:36:41 +0800

Project engineers or former project engineers who wants to share their thoughts about their job, career advancement, their frustrations, likes and dislikes about the job, etc etc

I have two years working as a project engineer in oil and gas industry, it was a different career path for me than I had initially planned. Nevertheless, I think I find it quite interesting and challenging when it comes to handling the suppliers and clients. Days go by very quickly when I was in projects, problems and screw ups are common, a lot of waiting to get sufficient reply from client (especially) and suppliers to move project forward, delay in procurement schedule etc etc. I have thoughts to go back to a technical field but again I don't have the courage to start all over again with a lower salary. I plan to get my professional title and MBA in the future. One thing that attracts me about project engineering work is the involvement aspect. The job touches a wide scope of work, and is basically in between technical and management role. Also, for a project, it changes from one stage to another rather quickly and I wont get bored doing the same thing over and over again - although the cycle will repeat when a new project starts.

Please share your experience and what do you think about this job!

Please help me to decide. URGENT

mea05key — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:44:17 +0800

I have budget between Rm2k to Rm 3k. I no longer use computer for intense gaming ( the latest game probably is dota ), mainly use for internet surfing, chatting and for watching movie. I will be in oversea for sometime and hopefully someone can give me some advice on which computer is more suitable for me.

1. Should I get a low spec laptop or should i stick to investing in a better computer (2k-3k) considering my above usage of the computer ?

2. I have chosen 2 types of laptop that are within my budget please hlpe me to decide which is better. Both are nearly the same price.

Compaq Pressario CQ40-101TU
2.0 Ghz 1066 Mhz 3Mb L2 Cache P7350
1 Gb 667Mhz/max to 4Gb DDR2 memory
160Gb
14.1 inch high defination wide screen LCD panel with brightview technology
DVD RW
Bluetooth
Wireless 802.11bg
Freedos?

Aspire Acer 4930-732G25

Intel Centrino 2 core 2 duo P7350
250Gb Sata HDD
2GB DDR2
14.1 screen
intel GMA x4500HD 512 memory
8x dvd
5 in 1 card reader
Dolby certifite 2 built in suround system
Blue tooth
Webcam
Finger print thingy
1 year travel international waranty

3. I heard many complains of Acer products having overheating problem. What u guys think of its latest product Acer 4930 compared to CQ40 compaq?

4. I also consider other laptop brands like toshiba or Asus that are within my budget.

Thanks in advance.

James