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Deposit USD notes in Malaysia

truelife — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 15:53:40 +0800

Just wonder, any banks in Malaysia accept physical USD notes as deposit into Forex USD account? For example, depositing USD10,000 into local Maybank USD account. I know Singapore banks accept physical USD notes.

Cheapest prepaid/postpaid for overseas

truelife — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 07:12:19 +0800

Hi experts,

What is the cheapest prepaid or postpaid plan for those who work and stay in overseas on long term but wish to maintain their Malaysia mobile numbers? The Malaysia mobile number only serves to receive sms/whatsapp (from wifi overseas), and not to make any calls.

Thanks.

Rental Income Declaration

truelife — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 23:02:39 +0800

I asked some questions on rental income tax in other thread but no one has answered me yet. Below are my questions.

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I have rental income of RM2,500 per month since 1 Oct 2014. When doing rental income declaration, I can deduct quit rent, assessment, loan interest, service charge and sinking fund and fire insurance.

1) Can I deduct all the above items from 1 Jan 2014 to 31 Dec 2014? Or just from 1 Oct 2014 to 31 Dec 2014?
For example, I paid the quit rent in Jan 2014 and assessment in Jan and June 2014. I also paid the service charge and sinking fund as well as loan interest from Jan to Dec 2014. However, my tenancy only starts from Oct 2014 onwards. My unit was vacant for the first 9 months in 2014.

2) The tenant requested me to provide a TV after she moved in. Can I deduct the purchase price of the TV?

3) I replaced an aircon for the house in Dec 2014. Can I deduct the purchase price of the aircon?

3) Can I deduct IWK bills?

Thanks.

Non-Bumi buys house from Bumi owner

truelife — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 05:35:11 +0800

I am a non-Bumi. I am interested in a completed house owned by a Bumi. The Bumi owner bought the house from developer and he enjoyed Bumi discount given by developer. Bumi lot is not endorsed on the title, so I presume it was purchased from "Bumi quota".

1) Completed house with title; Freehold; Located in Selangor; Owner is a Bumi who enjoyed 7% discount from developer; Bumi lot is not endorsed on land title.
2) No restriction of interest in the land title.

Can the above transaction be done just like the normal Sales & Purchase Agreement and completed within 3 months? Since there is no restriction of interest in the title, will the State consent still be required for this transaction?

Microphone problem

truelife — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 22:30:02 +0800

This Sony Blu-ray comes with 2 microphone ports. It has karaoke function. However, the sound comes out from the microphone is very very weak, even though the microphone volume is set to the maximum. The weak voice from microphone is completely covered by the music from speakers.

Has anyone here faced the same problem?

The product details:
http://www.sony.com.my/product/bdv-e2100

Invisalign vs ClearPath orthodontics

truelife — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 18:35:29 +0800

I cannot find any discussion on ClearPath. Please provide pros and cons of these 2 invisible braces. Thank you.

TOYATA HARRIER

truelife — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:38:37 +0800

Hi there, I am planning to buy a recon Toyota Harrier.

Any recommendations where to send the car for a thorough check up for engine, gearbox, performance and condition of car??

Thank you.

6 CapSquare, Kuala Lumpur

truelife — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:09:51 +0800

Second residential block in Capsquare, KL. Next to existing first block Capsquare Residence and newly completed class A Office Tower built by reputable high end developer BRDB.

http://www.6capsquare.com.my

Southgate Commercial Centre

truelife — Sat, 15 May 2010 15:41:52 +0800

Anybody here bought/invested a unit ? Any comments ?

The project is gonna be completed in Q1 2011.

SPORTS SHOES

truelife — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:10:18 +0800

I am planning to buy a pair of good sports shoes. I used Nike & Adidas before. i know there's another good brand called Asics.

Asics is popular in overseas but it's unknown in malaysia.

What are the pros and cons of Asics shoes compared with the very popular Nike shoes in terms of price, quality and comfort?

CLARK HATCH Fitness Centers

truelife — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:45:08 +0800

I notice not many people here joining Clark Hatch. Even the previous thread had been closed.

You are welcome to discuss anything about this fitness centre.

Let me start first. I would like to join Clark Hatch for a short term, say 3 to 6 months. I wonder how much you guys paid for monthly platinum membership fee?

CapitaLand

truelife — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:13:29 +0800

has anyone here worked with CapitaLand in Singapore HQ, Malaysia office or any other branch in the world?

CapitaLand is the largest property developer in southeast asia. any comments on this company? prospect, management, system, office politics, stress, staff turnover?