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Post by oldman on May 29, 2014 7:32:36 GMT 7
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Post by candy188 on May 29, 2014 8:05:31 GMT 7
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Post by zuolun on May 29, 2014 8:55:08 GMT 7
oldman, There are people who leave Malaysia and migrate to other countries; there are also companies that venture big time into other countries but keep skeleton admin staffs in Malaysia. When I compare the chart pattern of 2 listed Malaysian companies in retail business; AEON and Parkson, the former, which operates 100% in Malaysia is now far better than the latter, which ventures into new territories particularly China and Myanmar. In the long run, which company can perform and benefit the most? Only time will tell... AEON Vs Parkson
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Post by zuolun on May 29, 2014 10:24:36 GMT 7
A Singaporean by the nick of Wuqi256 chose Living in JB on 20 Aug 2008 and the primary reason for his uprooting was "out of frustration!" The timing to migrate to Malaysia now and then is different because JB property prices have skyrocketed and late comers who join the club buying at or near the peak always bear the highest risks when the Malaysian property market crashes. ............................................................................. Fellow countrymen, i am fed up with the system and uprooting my family to JB. My friends are doing the same. This is my plan: Get a couple of higher end properties for around 200k, example near to golf course, etc. Get properties with at least 3 layers of security. Secure your place with additional CCTV cameras etc. Live there and continue working in SG. Take morning express bus to Jurong East and take MRT or park your car there beforehand so you can continue from Jurong East by car: www.handalindah.com.my/latest.phpPlaces like Mont Calista, Horizon hills and others are just good examples. Especially Horizon Hills as its a very integrated place. A Chinese primary school, international school, shops are all there inside the secured compound. It also has a full 18 hole golf course and my parents and siblings were amazed. It really took us a total of 15 minutes to the place and its very nice and close to all amenities. I am taking my keys to my 2nd unit there and i must say, its really nice with a nice resort feel. The golf course and olympic sized pool helps too. Mont Calista is great too, lots of space and very big. Send Ah Kong (With Lyric and Sing along) — 17 Feb 2009
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Post by stockpicker on May 29, 2014 11:18:43 GMT 7
Pasture is always greener on the other side; sometimes, the moon is rounder as well. We heard this so many times. We are also hearing this now and again from the same group of people who have left to join the other side.
There was some arguments over in one Forum where one Singaporean who has migrated to New Zealand could not agree with some posts about the short comings of Singapore’s CPF system. That die-hard New Zealand Convert (NZC) was convinced that the Singapore’s CPF system is much superior when compare to the New Zealand’s Pension System and we must be thankful to our leaders who has the wisdom. After that, another US guy, who did not identify if he is a migrant, joined in to say that Singaporeans should not grumble about the CPF system as it is far superior system than his US Social Security system where he could only see how much monthly allowances he could draw in the golden years when he received his Social Security statement. Then a Malaysian laughed at the Singapore’s CPF mere returns that would diminish the saving and turn it into just peanuts if Singapore CPF don’t raise the interest rate to match the inflation. Thereafter, a Hong-Ki joined in to give the same remark.
I am very confused as to who and whose system is better but I am convinced that if everyone of us put in effort to improve our CPF system, it will again be the best system in the World once more.
We are only one small step behind. Yes, we have a set back; our sovereignty funds lost a lot of money in the last recession. That may be the very reason why our Singaporeans condemned the CPF system when they knew that the sovereignty funds are mostly from CPF buying up the bonds that might have fueled the sovereignty funds. That might be the very reason giving the perception why the Government has to shift the “goal posts” in CPF and “lock up’ more citizen’s CPF contribution.
The Singaporeans today are unlike those we used to see 10 years ago. They can become very restless when they could not understand why the Government has such CPF policies and why Government die die must import so many foreign talent to take away their jobs. Of course, there may some very good reasons but some Singaporeans are just not listening.
Presently, don’t think we can or want to do much than just to voice our frustrations. Hopefully, our elite groups, the politicians, can pick up the message. One thing for sure, the Singaporeans will always have right to choose who to be the next Government when 2016 comes. That is promised under the present Constitution and hope it will not be taken away from us.
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Post by zuolun on May 29, 2014 11:51:11 GMT 7
一将功成万骨枯! A leader's vision whether can materialise or not will impact millions of lives.
The Great Leap Forward 大躍進
历史回顾:从大跃进到大饥荒
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Post by oldman on Jun 7, 2014 9:48:26 GMT 7
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