Rental Income

This is the second time I collected rental income from my company for the month of May. It is an affordable $1k per month that is fully furnished and all paid for by the generous boss. He also paid for water heater to be installed and a big fridge that cost around $700 or so, which was bought from a retail shop downstairs showcasing many models of fridges and washing machines - something that we need on a daily basis. After factoring in the cost of the apartment, the rental yield is around 4%, which is better than fixed deposits sitting in the banks. Just the other day, I attended a property talk by Ahyat Ishak, a famous speaker turned property investor who is a third cycle goat; which means he is 36 this year - same as my youngest sister. Armed with an MBA and educated in a Chinese school, he has a very Chinese mind in a malay body. The 2 hour talk was entertaining and at the end of it, he took a video of the spectators raising up their hands and shouting hello as he zooms past us with his iPhone 6. Pretty cool guy and someone you would want to engage with for your property roadshows.

Time for Payment

I bought my third property in Malaysia, first in KL which cost RM 290k for a small condo in Rhythm Avenue in USJ 19. I have already paid the 10% down payment and the balance of RM 261k will be paid soon, after my fixed deposits mature early in December. I hope to move in before next year, but since my second sister is coming with her Caucasian boyfriend from UK for a month, I guess I have to postpone the shifting of house. My second sister is pursuing her PhD programme in English studies in Southampton University, United Kingdom.

Some Bloggers are Making Tonnes of Money

Some bloggers who are also authors of their books are making tonnes of money online and offline. They are paid a lot for their unbiased opinions for sponsors' products and services and have them posted to their high traffic blogs. It is encouraging to read of such success stories and know that it is possible to make lots of money with patience and hard work. 2 days ago, I sold Herbalife products for slightly more than $100 profit from a revenue of around $587, all done online - from the ordering to the payment to a supplier in KL. Today, I might get another order from a new client for Herbalife who found me from the internet.

Making Money is my Hobby

Making money is my hobby. It will pay for my expenses especially when travelling for business and cover the odds and ends here and there. Mind you it takes luck and lots of hard work. But once you know it, then it is not too difficult as it seems. Currently, my jobs takes me to places all over Malaysia including Sabah and Sarawak and I have been to all the 14 states of Malaysia. My business partner will drive long distances while I am the passenger almost the entire journey. So, I am able to check emails on the go and check my bank accounts for updates.

Conmen on the Prowl

Just 2 days ago, I received an SMS supposedly from Bonuslink stating that I have won $19,000 from Shell. Being curious while apprehensive, I called the number given and was congratulated that I have won the money. The guy on the other side of the phone then quickly asked for my bank name and account number so that he 'can' bank in the prize money for me. Then what made me suspicious as I had expected all along was when he asked how much I have in my bank account. I refused to tell him and he persisted, saying that I will know how much I have made if there is a difference. I lied to him that I have only $1k and he sounded happy. Then he instructed me to go to an ATM machine and give him a call to teach me how to receive the money! What Balooney! Then I asked if he is a con man and to this he could not understand. So I ask if he is a 'penipu' to which he called me 'bodoh' and used an expletive which I responded in kind before hanging up.

Booked Ming Garden Restaurant for Christmas Eve

Last night, I booked a table for 10 persons at Ming Garden Restaurant, Penang Times Square during Christmas Eve on the 24th December 2014. My second sister who is doing her PhD in South Hampton together with her Caucasian boyfriend, also a PhD candidate will be coming to Penang for a week here for holidays, flying in from KL after having spent a few days there. The table for 10 persons cost $1,288 for an 8-course Chinese meal consisting of

1) Lobster with 2 Combinations
2) Double Boiled Superior Soup with Assorted Seafood
3) Roasted Suckling Piglet with Glutinous Rice
4) Steamed Goby Fish with Soya Sauce
5) Braised Goose Web, Sea Cucumber & Mushroom with Vegetables
6) Fried Assorted Rice with Scallop
7) Double Boiled Snow Jelly with Chinese Herbs in Coconut Shell
8) Twin Happiness

The actual number of diners will be exactly 7 persons, but I heard that my sister’s over 6-footer boyfriend is a very good eater, hence he can have double helpings.

Just Came Back from KL

I just came back from KL a few days ago and went with my family to Tan Jetty Thai Food eatery by the seaside on a structure constructed on stilts above the waters. Don't go there too early as it will be low tide and you can see mud everywhere. When it is later at night like 8:00pm, the tide will come in and cover the mud with stinky smell. However, the food there was cheap and recommended by my sister who was there and introduced by her church friend some time back. The trip to KL was fruitful and we clinched a new project in Malaysia. We bought some fruits in Tapah where we stopped for Baskin Robbins ice-cream. I bought a pomelo and 4 mangoes for $26.