I am suprised that the only way to activate my BOC card if I am travelling is via their customer service hotline. There isnt any SMS or Internet banking option to do that.
Below is what I do:
a) Call BOC 24-hour Customer Service Hotline at 1800 338 5335
b) Press "1" for english
c) Press “3” for Credit Card & MoneyPlus enquries
d) Press “3” for Credit Card & MoneyPlus enquries (again)
e) Key in your 16-digit card number, follow by # key
f) I have not setup my telephone PIN, hence the call is directed to a CSO
g) CSO activate the card for overseas usage
Thursday, 14 December 2017
Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Monday, 11 December 2017
Fake milk powder suspected to be sold in Johor
210 boxes of suspected fake infant formula seized in Johor Baru
JOHOR BARU: Malaysian authorities have seized 210 boxes of suspected fake infant formula in five raids in Johor Baru.
Johor Domestic Trade and Consumerism Ministry director Khairul Anwar Bachok said on Sunday (Dec 10) that the products were confiscated from drug stores and convenience shops in five different locations in Johor Baru.
SINGAPORE: Enfagrow A+ Malaysia has issued a statement informing consumers how to identify packets of fake infant formula that were sold in Johor Baru.
In a Facebook post on Monday (Dec 11), Enfagrow A+ Malaysia said that the only affected product is the Enfalac A+ Step 1 in 1.8 kg boxes that included three foil packs in each box.
Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/fake-infant-formula-in-johor-how-to-spot-counterfeit-packets-9489512
Here's my advice to those parents who buy milk powder in Malaysia:
Avoid provision/drug stores/convenience stores and buy from the big players such as Tesco, Giant or Aeon instead. It may costs you a few dollars more but peace of mind is priceless.
Even in Singapore, you can get cheaper milk powder from some Chinese medicine halls. However the source of these cheaper forumla milk is likely from Malaysia. DYODD.
Thursday, 7 December 2017
Full-day MRT closures, shorter hours: What you need to know
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/full-day-mrt-closures-shorter-hours-what-you-need-to-know
When: From Dec 9 to 31, the first trains at those stations will also start later at 8am on Saturdays and Sundays. Alternative arrangements: Commuters can take parallel bus services - which run along the MRT network - outside affected MRT stations. They will be charged the same fare as if they have taken a train journey.
SHORTER OPERATING HOURS ON FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS
When: From Dec 8 to 30, train services will end at 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays at 19 stations - from Tiong Bahru to Tuas Link on the EWL, and Bukit Batok and Bukit Gombak stations on the NSL.When: From Dec 9 to 31, the first trains at those stations will also start later at 8am on Saturdays and Sundays. Alternative arrangements: Commuters can take parallel bus services - which run along the MRT network - outside affected MRT stations. They will be charged the same fare as if they have taken a train journey.
FULL-DAY CLOSURES ON TWO SUNDAYS
When: The 19 stations - from Tiong Bahru to Tuas Link on the EWL, and Bukit Batok and Bukit Gombak stations on the NSL - will be closed for the whole day on Dec 10 and Dec 17.FULL CLOSURE BETWEEN JOO KOON AND GUL CIRCLE UNTIL MID-2018
When: Train services have been suspended between Joo Koon and Gul Circle stations. This will continue until mid-2018.Tuesday, 5 December 2017
New Mall in JB - Paradigm Mall
The largest mall in Johor Bahru opened on 28 Nov 2017 and is bigger than Singapore's largest shopping centre VivoCity. Its a 20-minute drive from Woodlands Causeway.
Been there on 2 Dec 2017.
The bad:
- All the lifts are not functioning. Maybe its just me that I cant find any functioning lifts at all.
- A clogged sink encountered in one of the toliet. The toliets are not clean in general (due to lack of staffs?)
- Not all the shops are opened. Ice skating rink is not available yet.
- Restaurants are pretty crowded.
- To park in the mall, you will need to go through 7 levels of car park slope. It is not easy for manual car.
The good:
- The Mall is really big! Very spacious with lots of walking space!
- Parking is free (for the moment)
- Many sales and promotions due to the grand opening
Monday, 4 December 2017
Best Warren Buffett Quotes
Below is some of my favourite Warraen Buffett quotes
“Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.”
"You only have to do a very few things right in your life so long as you don't do too many things wrong."
"Should you find yourself in a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is likely to be a more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks."
"It is not necessary to do extraordinary things to get extraordinary results."
"Successful Investing takes time, discipline and patience. No matter how great the talent or effort, some things just take time: You can't produce a baby in one month by getting nine women pregnant."
"Diversification is a protection against ignorance. It makes very little sense for those who know what they're doing."
"Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful."
"I tell college students, when you get to be my age you will be successful if the people who you hope to have love you, do love you."
“Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing.”
“Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.”
"You only have to do a very few things right in your life so long as you don't do too many things wrong."
"Should you find yourself in a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is likely to be a more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks."
"It is not necessary to do extraordinary things to get extraordinary results."
"Successful Investing takes time, discipline and patience. No matter how great the talent or effort, some things just take time: You can't produce a baby in one month by getting nine women pregnant."
"Diversification is a protection against ignorance. It makes very little sense for those who know what they're doing."
"Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful."
"I tell college students, when you get to be my age you will be successful if the people who you hope to have love you, do love you."
“Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing.”
Saturday, 2 December 2017
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