Guys,

Need some help with regards to JPJ (JB). I am required to drive in NZ and need a driving license in English. I have 2 options with me at the moment.

(i) Get a Singapore driving license. This option is a bit challenging given that I need to travel in Aug, and the soonest available slot for Basic Theory Test is in Sept. I may get lucky if someone decided to postpone his test date.

(ii) Alternatively, I can travel to JPJ (JB) and get an International Driving Permit (IDP).
http://portal.jpj.gov.my/index.php?option=...emid=41〈=en

My questions are:-

1. Anyone been to JPJ (JB) at the following address?

Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Negeri Johor
Kompleks JPJ , Taman Daya
80990Johor Bahru

2. Any access via public transport?

3. Seeking for confirmation that they are closed on Saturday.

4. As I am having multiple Malaysia driving licenses (1 expired, 2 renewals from post office), I wished to combine them into a single card. Hence, I need to take driving license photo in Sg/JB, preferably Sg. This is understood to be different from our Msia passport photo dimensions. Which photography shop offers such services?

5. Any "hidden" cost from combining my driving license / IDP?

Thanks.

This post has been edited by keelim: Jul 7 2011, 10:24 AM

1. Noted.
2. Thanks. IF no other options then taxi is the way to go.
3. Called. They are closed. Unfortunately.
4. Noted.
5. No problem.

Just found out that I can apply through AAM which opens on Sat. Thanks a heap!

http://portal.jpj.gov.my/index.php?option=...emid=41&lang=en

Holiday. Driving around south island. 2 weeks you covered both islands? That is...lightning fast.

Are you sure you can drive around with that license only?

Will bring my GPS along. Not taking chances, I will call the car rental comp to enquire.
Many thanks.

Appreciate the links. I dont think I have problems with the bends and hills. I am used to those conditions given my hometown does not have direct access to NSE. To make matter worse, those trunk roads leading to my hometown have animals trespassing on and off.

I may be however, unfamiliar with icing road.

The decision didn’t come easy. Not just with a stroke of pen, No! It was after careful thought and consideration, weighing pros and cons, many sleepless nights thinking of reasons to justify our moves. In the process, we did give up a lot of things. And it doesn’t end there. Likewise the challenges. Dont be misled that is all bed of roses here.

Anyone heard of BYO at Hong lim park tomorrow - 2pm?

This post has been edited by keelim: Jul 8 2011, 03:48 PM

Guys,

Need some clarification with regards to credit limit given by banks on your credit card. I have an existing corporate credit card and applied for a personal one 2 weeks ago. I notice the credit limit is not the generic x2.5 to x4 of my basic salary. I remembered asking the credit officer the impact of my corporate CC with regards to this application of which he clarified that they should be treated as independent cases. Now the situation seems to be contradictory.

On a similar capacity, I am planning to apply for a CC from a different bank. How would this be assessed as far as credit limit is concerned? Firsthand experience would be appreciated.

Francis,

I didn’t read your previous posts but I would like to forewarn you about the danger of “tailor-made” salary with the objective to get your pass approved. A rejection of 2.5k by MOM based on salary (we wouldn’t know anyway) alone will not trigger any bad record. However, if subsequently, the same potential employer file an appeal/new application with a higher salary, say 2.8k (where he must be guessing salary is the main culprit here), this will definitely ring a bell to MOM.

“tailor-made” application will not get favorable outcome. Unfortunately, in this case the applicants are the victims but the employers would probably get away unscathed/issued a warning letter.

Life starts at 40.

It is a progressive tax rate. Not flat

Long term target is one of the Scandinavian countries / Switzerland.

This post has been edited by keelim: Jul 22 2011, 11:33 AM

Talking about scandinavian countries, oslo just got bombed. Wth

You got what it takes. Balls of steel. I am sure with persistence, something could turn out positive for you. There is really no avenue to fight for your case. It will entail a foreign individual taking Singapore Ministry of Manpower to International Court. No chance.

My friend and I were refused Ron 95. It doesn’t matter what IC you have, but is the car plate that matters. The petrol pump attendant was very observant that day.

I thought I was good looking until I read this. Shattered...it was hilarious though.

I hate LCCT (Msia) and BT (Sg). The product mixed and retail offerings are so limited. Hence, I prefer any Budget airlines that depart from T1 (Sg) and from KLIA (Msia).

T1, T2 and T3 are interconnected via skytrain. It really depends how much dwelling time you have to spend. I often buy perfume and cosmetic as a gift for family & relatives. These are items you almost always have to check-in during your flights. Hence I choose to buy them in the transit area. It also perturbs me everytime when I have to wait for my check-in luggage to come out from the conveyor belt or even if it will!

That's the reason why i love to shop in the airport. Besides getting GST absorbed/waived, you get to buy liquid-based gifts w/o checking-in.

This post has been edited by keelim: Aug 8 2011, 04:34 PM

Yes. There is a shuttle bus which operates every 15mins.

I used to play competitive Dota during my heydays. Commanding a squad of 5 to victory. The bittersweet memory of becoming a truly unsung hero, carrying my team to victory was priceless. That was 5 years back.

Recently went back to Asia Café KL to rekindle with victory again. Still fast, nimble and the agile me being the subject of envy by many. Crapping and thrashing before the game started in the chatroom.

Guess my time has passed. Got killed mercilessly, and heard enemies laughing their asses off. Shouting “noobiessss” across the room. I concluded :- aging sucks!

This post has been edited by keelim: Aug 12 2011, 05:30 PM