IRB Tax evader barred leaving Malaysia till unpaid tax are paid

The IRB is on the hunt. Tax evaders – even those owing as little as RM200 – are being barred from leaving the country until they have paid their dues.

The officers have been very busy in the last few months. This year alone, the IRB has successfully recovered RM8.37mil (RM8,378,871.48) from those who had been planning to leave the country.

The IRB has engaged the support of the Immigration Department to enforce the travel “blacklist”.

“Whether the purpose of leaving Malaysia is for leisure, business or migration, the no exit order will apply to all tax offenders,” IRB corporate communications director Nor Azirah Mohd Said told The Star.

“The law explicitly says the IRB director-general may issue to any Commissioner of Police or Director of Immigration a certificate containing particulars of the tax, sums and debts so payable with a request for that person to be prevented from leaving Malaysia unless and until he pays up,” she said.

The authority to issue a stoppage order, or to blacklist a tax defaulter from leaving the country, is granted to the IRB under Section 104 of the Income Tax Act 1967 (Act 53).

The law allowing the IRB to do this has been in the books since 1967 but active enforcement has only been done in recent months.

Nor Azirah gave an assurance that tax offenders would not be held in detention at Immigration checkpoints but if the offender wished to continue on his or her journey, the person is expected to pay all liabilities.

Income tax from qualified citizens forms a substantial portion of the country’s income, with the amount being on the increase every year.

The IRB is chasing after 97,343 defaulters to get them to settle an accumulated unpaid tax totalling a staggering RM2.88bil (RM2,886,891,630.59). This year, 8,332 new names were added, with cumulative unpaid taxes totalling RM162.97mil (RM162,971,207.33).

Offences under a tax gap may occur in several forms, including non-payment or a deliberate avoidance of tax, as well as a false declaration of income tax returns which results in an under-payment of taxes.

Under the Act, any person who is found guilty of failing to furnish an income tax return may be liable to a fine of between RM200 and RM2,000 or a jail term not exceeding six months or both.

Any person who makes an incorrect return by omitting or understating income received may be brought to court and, upon conviction, be liable to a fine of between RM1,000 and RM10,000.

The offender may also be liable to pay a special penalty of double the amount of undercharged ta

Future Links for reading:
http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/08/26/IRB-on-the-hunt-at-exit-points-Tax-evaders-barred-from-leaving-country-until-they-pay-up/

http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/08/26/Tax-defaulters-get-a-rude-awakening-at-the-airport/

Earth and Wind Speed

This is one of the coolest thing, as you can see wind speed quite detail for each specific location. It should be quite updated.

http://earth.nullschool.net/

http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wind/isobaric/1000hPa/orthographic=-290.16,37.72,550

Wunderground also my all time favourite link to look the weather and hurricane status
http://www.wunderground.com/

Lai Mien (Oasis Food Court) @ Mid Valley

Unexpected found a worthy lai mien shop in Oasis Food Court in Mid Valley to try out and it is very reasonable price (less than MYR10). It is hand-pull noodle which very smooth and springy made on the spot as you order. The broth also really thick and flavourful but you can add vinegar depend your preference.

I believe it is open by couple of Chinese Muslims from China. Therefore it is halal, but it is have mostly chicken and beef option.

Apart of this lai mien, I also goes for the portugese style grill fish which pretty famous there too

Location: Mid Valley Megamall (Lot S-JA3(A), Second Floor), 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Scam is everywhere and will not stop

Restaurant Pu Yuan (Sweet Potato Noodle)

My relative recommended us to go to this hidden restaurant few weeks ago, we decided to go try out but we could not find it at first as it is really hidden away. Therefore need to be a bit daring to walk around a bit to find the place. My relative was joking on how to find the place...it is smack between 2 restaurants and like looking for a toilet door with white door. (O),(O)

We ordered fried sweet potato flour noodle for the first time, it is so good but it is quite small portion eventhough we ordered 2pax for this dish but the amount look like 1pax only and cost MYR15. Required to order some side dishes. Definitely interesting to venture more on what they have and will be going back to try more their very local food.

This dish is hard to find in any restaurant at all or able to cook this dish so well.

Other blog articles on this place for more info:

http://www.j2kfm.com/pu-yuan-old-klang-road-fried-hokkien-noodles/

http://www.wonderfulmalaysia.com/food/restoran-puyuan-along-old-klang-road.htm

Johor and Singapore toll in Causeway

More than 400% hike for the toll rates at the CIQ Complex comes fresh on the heels of Putrajaya’s plans to introduce a vehicle entry permit (VEP) fee for all foreign vehicles entering Johor. 

In MYR currency







http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/transport/story/singapore-match-johors-new-causeway-tolls-next-few-weeks-lta-20140801

http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/jb-shops-feel-impact-of-toll-hike-says-paper

15 Things You Don’t Owe Anyone At All (David K. William)

15 Things You Don’t Owe Anyone At All (Though You Think You Do) by David K. William

Many choices we make in life—ranging from what we do, to how we conduct ourselves, and who we interact with—are subject to prying questions and commentary from those around us. Family members, friends, and even total strangers, it often seems like everyone has an opinion on the things we do, no matter how small or insignificant those things might seem to us.

Sometimes people go so far as to ask you to explain yourself for the decisions or choices you make in your own life. You might feel obliged to respond, but some things are really no one else’s business and you don’t owe anyone an explanation at all for the following 15 things—though you think you do.

1. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for your living situation.

Whether you are cohabiting with your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend, crashing in different motel rooms across the country, or living with your parents for a while when you are past your twenties, you don’t have to explain yourself to anyone for who you live with and why if you don’t want to. If you are fully aware of your living situation, then it means you have your own reasons for being in that situation that are nobody else’s business.

2. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for your life priorities.

You have your own ideas about the things that would make you and your loved ones truly comfortable and happy, which is your main priority. Since we are all unique individuals with different values, dreams and aspirations, your core priorities will be different from the next person’s. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for what you determine is your core priority in life. That is your personal business not other people’s business.

3. You don’t owe anyone an apology if you are not sorry.

If you don’t regret your actions, still think someone is wrong about something or don’t care much for their forgiveness, you don’t have to apologize. Many people are too quick to offer apologies and try to mend wounds that are not yet ready to be mended, which only serves to aggravate the wound and bring more problems. You really don’t have to apologize if you are not sorry or your side of the story hasn’t been heard.

4. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for requiring alone time.

You might worry that you will come across as “rude,” “anti-social” or “aloof” when you cancel plans or other obligations because you need some time alone to reboot, unwind or just enjoy a good book by yourself. However, spending time alone is a completely normal, natural and necessary practice that more people should adopt. Take your alone time confidently because you don’t owe anybody an explanation for it.

5. You don’t owe anyone your agreement on their personal beliefs.

Just because someone shares their personal beliefs passionately doesn’t mean you have to sit there and nod in approval to everything they say. If you don’t share in their beliefs, it is unfair to yourself and to the other person to suppress your own thoughts and feelings and pretend you agree with them. It’s okay and better to disagree with them gracefully instead of bottling up your disapproval and frustrations.

6. You don’t owe anyone a yes to everything they say.

You have a right to say no whenever there is no compelling reason to say yes. In fact, the most successful people in the world are those who have mastered the art of saying no to everything that is not a priority. Acknowledge other people’s kindness and be grateful for it, but don’t be afraid to politely decline anything that takes your focus away from your core goals and priorities. That’s how to get ahead.

7. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for your physical appearance.

You might be slender, plump, tall, short, pretty, plain or whatever, but you don’t have to explain yourself to anyone for why you look how you do. Your physical appearance is your own business and you are obligated only to yourself. Physical appearance shouldn’t determine your self-worth.

8. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for your food preferences.

There are certain foods that you just don’t like at all for different reasons, including taste preference and health issues. You don’t have to explain to anyone at all why you prefer certain foods. Your food preference is a matter that is best left to you. If anyone pesters you about why you are eating (or not eating) certain foods, shrug it off and just say you feel better eating (or not eating) those foods.

9. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for your sex life.

As long as it happens with another consenting adult, you don’t owe anyone an explanation for where, when and how you conduct your sex life. You can wait for marriage, try one-night stands or experiment with same sex encounters to your heart’s pleasure and still not have to explain your sexual preferences to anybody.

10. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for your career or personal life choices.

Sometimes circumstances force us to choose between work and “having a life.” The decision is not always easy and you might end up choosing work, not because you don’t care about your family or social life, but because you are working on something that will give you security in the future. Either way, you don’t owe others an explanation for choosing a career over your personal life (or vice versa) as long as you are confident about what you are doing and why you are doing it.

11. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for your religious or political views.

Whether you are a Democrat, Republican, Catholic, Protestant or Muslim, that is your own personal choice. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for why you are what you are and believe what you believe. If someone can’t accept you for who you are, that is their personal dogma—not yours.

12. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for being single.

Whether you are single by design or by default that is nobody’s business. Being single is not a personality disorder. You are free to be in a relationship or not. Besides, you are far more than your relationship status and singlehood is just one of those social labels no one should really care about.

13. You don’t owe anyone a date just because they asked.

Someone might be nice, good looking and you may even be a little interested, but you don’t owe them a date just because they ask. If you feel deep down you don’t want to go on that date, then don’t. You may offer a reason for declining, but keep it brief and stick to your decision.

14. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for your decision about marriage.

Whether or not you choose to get married and have kids or stay unmarried and be childfree, that is your own personal decision. Even your mom who is dying for grandchildren should understand that marriage is a personal decision and not suited for everyone. She should respect your decision about it no matter how hard it is to swallow.

15. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for your relationship choices.

Sometimes people make inappropriate commentary about your romantic relationship(s), which is really none of their business. You might overhear comments like you are not the “perfect couple” or you should find someone else. However, you are not answerable to anyone but yourself for your relationship choices. Live your life and never, ever leave or stay in a relationship just because someone else says you have to. Make your own mistakes if you must, but learn from them always.

Link: 15-things-you-dont-owe-anyone-all-though-you-think-you-do

woman right

As a woman ages, she matures and stronger. Not getting immature and weaker as years goes by. Woman should differentiate what is right and wrong for themselves. Defend themselves and stand firm to prevent getting bullied.

Life is not worth living when people tells us what to do and what we can allowed to do only with their consent or approval.

STAND FIRM even people will insist what we doing are WRONG. 

mad mad world

If you consistently comfronting and bashing me for every action I have taken and what I told you were LIES and insisting I LIE to you all the time. It is because you just trying to create every word I say is a LIE in the end!

I always need to tiptoeing everything I say to you, but in the end and no matter what I say or how I feel I still get accuse of being lying still by you. Whatever I do is eventually is WRONG! WRONG! WRONG! and I am the GUILTY one! I AM THE ONE WHO DONE ALL THE WRONG THINGS TOWARDS YOU.

YOU HAVE NO RIGHT to ACCUSE ME a LIAR almost weekly just because you want to control me. Oh yes, you will insist it is not controlling but just CONCERN from your side.  Yes, you always insist you have done NO WRONG too.

I have no trust on you anymore and I already got fed up with all your accusations which you insist all LIES I have done onto you when there are actually my personal life and I do not need to explain or report to anyone which totally NOT RELATED TO YOU AT ALL. I do not need to find every reason and do explaination on I have done in every detail of my life to you. As in the first place, all the things I told you are my personal stuff, why I am lying to you about? What I done to betray you when it is not related to you in the first place. You will try your best to find even the tiniest fault in me and throw LIAR to my face! It is sort of a game to you to torture me in any way as possible.

Few weeks ago, I tired all this..and I told you that I will tell you things what I want to say to you only. You got black face and demand I need to TELL YOU EVERYTHING! every inch of my stuff to you like it is a MUST, not an option to tell in order to gain your SHITTY TRUST toward me!

No longer interesting getting your "trust" as it has a extreme short expiration date I ever known! and need to re-gister again and again to regain your "sadly worthy trust".

I am an independent person and I am not owned by anyone. Before I know you, I AM FREE WOMAN and just doing my own thing as like other women!

GET THE FUCK OFF OF MY LIFE!! I'm SO TIRED WITH ALL THIS ENDLESS SHIT.

Frustrated to the max. not worth to continue to argue!

You said you will dig everything and find out my guy friends information and want to know what they really think of me? you will never stop finding my stuff. Fine with me, I don't care actually if you think I'm scared after your threat? Do whatever you want and I will not stop you.

You are control freak! you saying you are doing all these shits as you just being a good person and caring for me as only advising me from fucking around and just want me to BEHAVE!! oh yeah...I remember you call me a SLUT in front me and public area if no apparent reason. I talk to guys, you think I'm flirting or fucking around. You are big issues in your brain or too narrow minded man.

I act and behave my age at all times, since I met you...I just spend most of my time on getting your trust 24/7 but inside I'm miserable as I wonder why I always been question whether I'm trustworthy frequently. What kind of person need to drill your friend constantly and with hacking personal information to check whether it is sync or not. I had GUYS and GIRLS as friends, but after meeting you...you only expect my life only revolve you! we fight each time I want to spend time with other friends or have personal space. You will accuse me of LIES and will come to my place too to check on me without me knowing.

I never feel disrespectful by a person constantly. You said I'm trying to put all the blame and guilt on you. I'm not actually but I actually blaming myself for putting myself in this situation for so so long.

I just want to focus what I can do to be happy and less stressful mode at all times. Everyone deserve to choose their own path without high restrictions. I'm a human, I don't need to be treated like a LIAR at all times or been scrutinized what I do is always WRONG when I feel I have done nothing at all.

p/s: I'm not perfect, nor anyone is. Everyone has flaws. I know my flaws but you have make mine like all of them are the worst sins and most of the flaws are from your bloody imagination.