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Genting to Mount Faber
Sep 11th
We went to Genting during Singapore National Day long weekend. This time NiangZi plan to get her family to join us and celebrate her birthday with her brother who is just 1 day apart.
Genting Hotel view from window
We drove 3 cars with 10 adults and 2 children to Genting on August 11. 4 generation of Gan family from Grand mum to children of sister-in-laws.
We bought the Genting Theme Park ticket for both indoor and outdoor theme park after check in to hotel. The weather was nice and cooling there.
Niang Zi enjoying ride @ Genting Outdoor Theme Park
Eldest sister with her youngest son
Youngest sister with her eldest son
Xiang took this ride more than 3 times
Application of Malaysia Passport in Singapore
Sep 6th
I just renew my Malaysia Passport in August in Malaysia High Commission of Singapore. This 2nd times I renew my Malaysian passport in Singapore. This time is easier compare to 5 years ago where I had to queue up to submit form and payment in the temporary high commission at Hill Street.
Before I proceed to renewal, I downloaded the Malaysia Passport Application Form IM42 from
www.imi.gov.my or http://www.malaysia.org.au/downloads.html
I planned my trip after I signed my appointment letter and reached there around 10am. And complete the submission around 10:45am. Collection was in afternoon 2:30pm onwards.
The procedure for Malaysia Passport Application in Malaysia High Commission in Singapore
Address : 301 Jervois Rd, Singapore 249077 Tel: 6732 8067
1. Application For Adult
(a) Form IM.42* to be duly completed. – Print 2 page in same sheet or obtain the form at the security post
(b) Three (3) recent passport sized colour photograph in blue background, size: 3.5cm. X 5cm. Polaroid photo is not acceptable. Proper attire is advised (No sleeveless). – Can be done at any photo kiosk mentioned you need blue background for Malaysia Passport
(c) Malaysia Identity Card (Original & Photocopy – A4 size). – Both side in single sheet
(d) Malaysia International / Restricted Passport.
(e) Singapore status: PR / Employment Pass / Work Permit / Student Pass / Long Term Pass (Original and photocopy). - Both side in single sheet
(f) Applicants need to submit personally.
Below are the sample of documents required for Malaysia Passport Application
Forms and Documents required for Malaysia Passport Application
Before you get in the premise you need to change pass at the Guard House, please don’t use Malaysia IC or Singapore IC as the ICs are required to apply Malaysia Passport. The queue number 1067 was issued after the officer review your documents and forms at Counter 11. After the number called, the officer at the counter will counter check the documents scan your finger print couple of time. Then proceed to payment counter to pay the fees. That time was S$126.
For driver, you can park your car along roadside of the landed property near by eg. Jervois Garden.
At collection, same thing you need to do to change pass at Guard House, but the number issue is the same as queue number, the guard in the waiting area will call the number to form the queue for collection.
After collection I noticed the expired date is extended 5 years from your old Malaysia Passport’s expired date. This was a bit surprise to me as my ex-colleague mentioned to me the expired date was 5 years from the application date. eg. old passport expired in 28 Dec 2009, new expired date is 28 Dec 2014. In the sense you don’t lose single day even if you renew it 3 months earlier.
After obtain the new passport the next logical thing to do is transfer the Singapore Re-Entry Permit for PR to new passport. 5 years ago I need to make a trip to ICA office in Lavendar to pay $50 to add new stamp to new Malaysia Passport. Now I can do this by E-services in ICA Website More >
Direction to our wedding
Feb 8th
Direction to our wedding
Written by XiangGong on February 8th, 2009
Direction to wedding banquet venue
Map of Tai Thong Klang
From North-South Highway (Seremban) to Tai Thong Klang via Federal Highway
From NKVE Bukit Raja to Tai Thong
From Kapar, Meru to Tai Thong
From Kesas via Bukit Tinggi to Tai Thong
Accident in Malaysia Insurance Claim and Repair process
Sep 2nd
On Malaysia’s independent day 31 August, while I was driving back to Sekinchan a Malay driver hit my car from behind. Fortunately all the passengers did not injured.
While my car reached the 1st traffic light of Tanjong Karang. It was red light and I stopped as usual. When the green light on, I moved the car slowly and brek as the vehicle in front still not moving. Out of no where we felt a big bang from behind, when I get of my car I saw a small Kerisa knocked on to the rear of my car. More >
2 Weddings of Gan Family
Jun 5th
I have witnessed 2 weddings of NiangZi’s elder brother and younger sister this year.
Her brother’s wedding was on March 8 which is the same day as Malaysia’s general election day.
Her sister Wenny Gan’s wedding on May 15. More >
Latest News on Malaysia’s ban on sale of petrol to Singapore Cars – Extension to June 9
May 30th
Latest News June 4
PUTRAJAYA, Wed: – Source NST
The new price of premium leaded petrol (ULG 97) is RM2.70 per litre beginning midnight tonight, it was announced a moment ago. The price for ULG 92 petrol per litre went up by 74 sen to RM2.62. Diesel will go up by RM1 per litre to RM2.58. The 78 sen hike or 40 per cent increase for the ULG 97 petrol is still below the antiticpated RM4 per litre price projected earlier and among the cheapest in Asia. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi at a news conference.
Latest News June 4 - Source Malaysia Insider (edited with the correct date which is tonight)
- New Petrol price in Malaysia by tonight -
The price of petrol will rise by 78 sen by tonight, from the present RM1.92 per litre to RM2.70.
The move, announced by Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Shahrir Samad, is one of the government measures to cut the rising subsidy bill for petrol, diesel and gas, which is expected to cost RM56 billion this year.
To offset the higher fuel price, the government will offer rebates to motorists.
Under the scheme, vehicles below 2,000cc will receive a RM625 rebate annually to compensate for 800 litres of fuel used under the new price.
Motorcycles will be given a rebate of RM120. The money will be paid through postal orders.
Please check my comment for detail
SINGAPOREAN drivers seeking to buy petrol across the Causeway in Johor Baru will be spared from Malaysia’s new ban on the sale of petrol to foreigners - for one week.
This is not a reverse in the decision but the MP of Johor Bahru also the minister who plan for the fuel sell ban on foreign registered cars. Now he said the target is on the Thai registered vehicles and will monitor for a week in the northern state. The action is to limit the fuel subsidy to only benefit locals. However this rule ignore the fact that may local malaysia own foreign registered vehicle s still deserve the fuel subsidy.
I believe this is the reaction of the people’s strong protest. His minster should ask for the feedback before implement this kind of bias solution
More news from Today Online
Petrol rule reprieve
Source : Today Online
SINGAPOREAN drivers seeking to buy petrol across the Causeway in Johor Baru will be spared from Malaysia’s new ban on the sale of petrol to foreigners – for one week.
This is because the Malaysian government wants to monitor the effectiveness of the ban, which starts on Monday in the northern Malaysian states, before implementing it in Johor Baru on June 9.
But for another group — foreign motorcyclists :— there is no cause for concern
Malaysia ban petrol sales to foreign cars from 5/30
May 28th
Malaysia take the extreme measure to ban petrol selling to foreign cars within 50km of the border. This is shocking new as to me. The ruling will take effect this Friday and the ban does not taking into the consideration of driver’s nationality. The rule to control the petrol subsidy should not affect any Malaysian at all. I believe there are many more Malaysian like me driving Singapore Registered Car. This ruling means I’ll not able to get petrol supply with 50km after I leave Singapore.
For the simply reason of not benefit subsidy to the foreigners shall base on the nationality and not the vehicle registered country. This is rather inflexible and unfair treatment.
Please remember those Malaysian drive Singapore car like myself do come back to vote in the election. And we are the one who decide who rule this country. Now all the border states except Perlis and Johor are under People Alliance. I wonder what is the intention
Malaysia 2008 New Cabinet Line-Up
Mar 18th
Finally a week after the 12th General Election March 8 2008, we have the latest line-up of Malaysia Cabinet. In the results of Malaysia Election surprised many political analysts and media. The opposition parties DAP, PKR, PAS had made a major inroad not only with 82 Parliament seats to deny the BN 2/3 majority. Opposition have won 5 state assemblies and formed the Alliance State Government in Pinang (DAP, PKR), Kedak (PAS, PKR), Perak (DAP, PKR, PAS), Selangor (PKR, DAP, PAS) and Kelantan still in control by PAS since 1990. This election results effectively turning the table around for the ruling parties become opposition and opposition parties become ruling parties. This is what media refer as Malaysia Political Tsunami which wipe out almost 50% votes in West Malaysia to opposition. Most of people believe this is due to More >
Tomorrow is the day Malaysia Decide for next government
Mar 7th
Having all saids and done by all the political parties in Malaysia. Seems like all agreed that BN Barisan National will win this election and form government once again.
Tomorrow is the day March 8, 2008 for all Malaysia voters to decide on 12th General Election During the 13 days campaign period in this general election, Both opposition and ruling parties campaign on various issues in particular in Penang state. To sums up the national wide issues includes; Inflation, Petrol Price, Linkam Video case, Hindraf, Nepotism, UNMO domination, EC U-turn on the indelible ink usage, Deny 2/3 BN Majority.. More >
Top of the Yahoo Search – Malaysia Election 2008
Feb 18th
I just noticed this morning that my previous post of the Malaysia Election 2008 appeared as the top 3 results from Yahoo Search for Malaysia Election.
Let me share SEO tips with you on how to do this. More >
Malaysia 12th General Election on March 8
Feb 15th
Malaysia Election Commission have announced the 12th Malaysia Election to be held on 8 March 2008. A day after Malaysia PM Abdullah Badawi disssolved Malaysia Paliament. This did not surprise anyone anyway. 8 March 2008 is a Saturday coinciding with the school holidays. Nomination day is fixed on Feb 24, a Sunday.
This time around, I’m going to make my way back to vote for my representative. But I’m back not for election only as my NiangZi’s Brother wedding dinner to be held on Sunday, 9 March 2008.
As all expected BN (Barisan National) will rule again with Two-Third Majority.. More >
Malaysia Parliament Dissolved on Feb 13
Feb 13th
As many media anticipated Abdullah Badawi dissolves Parliament on Feb 13. The hints was the 13 is one of his favorite number.
The date of election will be announce tomorrow.
Please use the Electoral Roll Checking service of Malaysia Election Commission to check from your polling station, parliament and state seat of your area.
News extracted from Bernama
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi at noon today announces the dissolution of Parliament at his office in Putrajaya with effect from today until 16 May 2009; 15 months earlier than the expiry of its five-year term, to pave way for the 12th general election.
The prime minister also advised all the state governments, except Sarawak, to dissolve their state assemblies to enable the state elections to be held simultaneously.
He said he had an audience with Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin this morning and had received his consent to dissolve the 11th Parliament.
The dissolution of this Parliament was made 15 months before the expiry of its five-year term on May 16, 2009.
The Election Commission (EC) is expected to meet soon to fix the dates for nominations and polling.
Political observers had forecast that the polls would be held early next month, with nominations expected in the last week of February, based on the EC practice of fixing only 10 days for campaigning in several past elections.
Under Article 55(4) of the Federal Constitution, a general election must be held within 60 days of the dissolution of Parliament. However, the EC practice after 1969 has been to hold the election within 16 to 20 days of the dissolution.
The 11th general election was held on March 21, 2004, 17 days after the dissolution of Parliament.
A total of 222 parliamentary seats will be contested this time, three more than in the last election due to the new seats in Sarawak following the electoral delineation in 2006. At the state level, 505 seats will be contested.
Before today’s dissolution, the BN held 199 seats in the Dewan Rakyat and the opposition 20, with the DAP holding 12, PAS six and Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and an independent, one each.
Feedback from opposition parties.
Happy Chinese New Year 2008
Feb 6th
This new year is the first year I drive back home from Singapore. As a results the drive back to Klang was smooth one.
We have choose to leave earlier on Feb 1 Friday afternoon. In total Niangzi and I took 6.5 days leave for this
Malaysia to stockpile food, other essentials goods to prevent shortages and control inflation
Jan 24th
I Heard from news that the Malaysian government plans to stockpile essential goods such as rice and cooking oil to prevent shortages and to keep inflation down in a move welcomed Thursday by consumer groups.
To me this may be a good initiative but the logistic will be a big issue to stockpile food.
Beijing Olympic Torch Relay will pass to KL on April 21, 2008
Dec 13th
The Beijing Olympic Torch Relay will take place in KL on April 21, 2008. Each torchbearers will run a distance of 250 meters, within a time of 2.5 minutes, making a total distance covered by the 80 torchbearers to be 20 km.
“The Olympic Torch Relay in Kuala Lumpur will also publicize the Visit Malaysia Year Campaign, which has been extended to August 31, 2008, through the live TV coverage of the Relay throughout the world,” he added.
This will be the second time that Malaysia hosts this run, the first being during the run-up to Tokyo Games in 1964, according to Imran Ja’afar, president of the Olympic Council of Malaysia.
It will begin from Merdeka (Independent) Square, passing Merdeka Stadium, and through various places including KL Tower and KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Center), he said.
After KL, the torch relay will move to Jakarta, capital of Indonesia.
The relay will have the longest route in the Olympic Torch Relay history, involving 21,880 torchbearers who will cover a total distance of 137,000 km in 130 days.
The relay will begin on March 25, 2008 with the lighting of the flame at Olympia, followed by a one-week journey to Athens, where Greek Olympic Committee passes the torch to a representative of China on March 30, 2008.
From Beijing, the relay winds across Asia, Europe, America, Africa, Oceania, and then back to Asia and China before the torch ignites the cauldron at the opening ceremony on August 8, 2008.
The Olympic Torch Relay, themed “Journey of Harmony” and sloganized as “Light the Passion Share the Dream”, will cover 21 cities.
One of the highlights of this relay will be the ascent of the Olympic Flame to the highest peak in the world, Mt. Qomolangma.
Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Realy Planned Route Map
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