Amongst the reasons are as follows:-

(a)  Petrol is everybody everyday necessity, not luxuries,
(b)  Cheap operationals cost with DIY services availability,
(c)  You made more profits with more petrol volume sold everyday, 
(d)  Duplication of Petrol Station Business expansion prospect is high,
(e)  Petrol Station income is usually consistent, it is a business that doesn’t react to the prices of oil,
(f)  Therefore, Petrol Station Industry is recession proof, and
(g)  Petrol Station with well maintained financial books can be sold at valuable dollars.

Warren Buffet once said “I never bought in the cheapest price, I never sold in the most expensive one, but I became billionaire”.  For your information, almost all my big clients, private friends and funds investor, have given me a clear order to find them properties to buy NOW.

Therefore, the answer is very simple, if you find what you need, buy it !

8:30PM – 9:30PM

VOTE EARTH by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour.

8:30PM local time, wherever you live on planet earth. Saturday 28 March 2009

Everyone has a part to play irrespective of age, gender or race! Have you guys sign-up for switching off your lights for one hour from 8:30-9:30pm?  More info/sign up by log on to http://www.earthhour.org.my/main.php

About Earth Hour

Earth Hour is a global WWF climate change initiative. Individuals, businesses, governments and communities are invited to turn out their lights for one hour on Saturday March 28, 2009 at 8:30 PM to show their support for action on climate change. The event began in Sydney in 2007, when 2 million people switched off their lights. In 2008, more than 50 million people around the globe participated. In 2009, Earth Hour aims to reach out to 1 billion people in 1,000 cities.

Today, the number of cities and towns signed up to Earth Hour 2009 has exceeded target of 1,000.  With participation levels now exceeding all expectations, and with more cities and towns signing up every day to be a part of this historic event, the success of Earth Hour 2009 is limited only by the will of the global community to want a say in the future of their planet. 

About WWF

WWF is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organizations, with almost five million supporters and a global network active in more than 100 countries. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.

The financial situation in the world today is tough and critical, millions of people were hit by the negative returns in stock market.  People now realized that they cannot invest in stock market and also realized that they need to actively manage their assets to get the best possible return and most people stop spending money when recession hits.  Although property may not be the best investment, but if you just sat back and watched your extra cash run through your fingers for all those years due to price hike following the inflationary pressure , then bricks and mortar real estate investment may have been the better option for you. After all, one of the big benefits of owning a house is that it forces you to save in times of financial uncertainty.

Here are the 10 things I say ‘Yes’ to buy house now:-

1. Prime investment

The price of house generally increases year after year. So, when you buy a new house, you have probably made a safe investment. When it’s time to sell your house, you will reap the profits of your investment.

2. Pay less tax

When you buy a new house, you may pay fewer taxes because of your mortgage. The amount paid depends on various factors such as the size of the mortgage, interest amount of your mortgage, how long you have been holding the mortgage and your personal tax bracket. When the mortgage is new, the tax break is larger.

3. Own a real property at a very low price

With the easy availability of attractive loans packages during economic downturns to help buyers to purchase a new house and to boost the market, you can own your own house at a very low price, perhaps even lower than the rent you pay to your landlord.

4. Low interest rate

One good reason to buy a new house is of course the current low interest rates now available. The interest rates for home loans are less than any other form of loan keeping payments low and easy to handle. Even lower then your saving account interest rate.

5. Use of equity for the low cost loan

You can access a home equity loan or home equity line of credit in order to pay less interest. These forms of loans charge a lower interest rate because they are secured.

6. Ownership

This is the biggest reason to buy a house. The sense of ownership instills pride in the owner.

7. Renovation

As a homeowner, you are free to renovate and decorate your house in any design to make it your dream home.

8. You can enjoy your own garden.

Homeowners who love to garden will have the opportunity to design that special area where they can plant. You can also provide for a green area where your children can play outdoors.

9. A known face in the community

You and your children will indeed become established members of the community when you own a home in a particular neighborhood.

10. Peace of Mind

The value of your house remain quite stagnant during economic slowdown no matter how much interest rates decline as a result of recession.  Therefore, peace of mind in your investment.

With the economy the way it is lately, land is being priced more reasonably.  If you are just getting started with real estate investment, you will probably want to start out with a small parcel of 15 to 50 acres of agriculture land or beach resort land.  

It is a great time to buy a land now and I hope you are able to find some. 

Land can bring you joy as a basic recreational venue, and with enough land you can create an extra income for additional investment returns or profits.  You can lease your land to a local farmer on a share basis to pay your taxes or convert it into resort. 

That’s the great thing about putting your money into land, it’s a very versatile investment that bring a great deal of pleasure into your life.

For most people, money is not easy to come by and whatever amount of money people spare to invest for a secure future is their long-time saving and the fruit of a lifetime of toil, which, of course, they cannot afford to stake in risky investment adventurisms. What they need is a safe investment that can yield high returns and assure them of a secure future.  What kind of investment can guarantee a secure futute in current unfavarouble economic condition then ? Of course a shelter over head is what everybody needs anyway, just like food and other basic necessities for the sustenance of life !

Today, the most reliable of all investments remains real estate investment. The demand for property thus never sees a sharp drop even in the midst of the worst financial crisis like the one we face today. Property is one area where you can put in your hard-earned money with complete confidence and rest assured of high profits. Unlike other forms of investment, investment in real estate in any major property market of the world has the potential to bring you high returns in all circumstances. Those looking to buy property, though now reduced in number given the current economic situation, are still out there hunting for a suitable property with more attractive and cost saving Finacial Loan plan offered by the Bank.

“We are selective in our investments, especially the sites of the stations and the investors.

“This is a business that doesn’t react to the prices of oil and we are conservative in the way we look at our investments,” said Shell Malaysia managing director, Datuk Mohzani Abdul Wahab, at the launch of the limited edition Shell-Ferrari model cars here today.

He said the stations were long-term investment and they could be sustained for up to 30 years.

Mohzani said the company expected the campaign to be well-received by the public, as the previous collections yielded tremendous response. “This is why we are bringing in over 3.2 million units of these model cars for this campaign,” he said.

The model cars cost RM6.90 each with a minimum purchase of RM40 fuel. — Bernama

8 Ferrari model cars from Shell now!

Basically, Feng Shui is about balance of energy, a science of living in harmony with the environment so that the energies do not get disrupted. Healthy exchange of energies is vital for our physical and mental well being.

Feng Shui believes that everything has energy which is known as “chi”. The uninterrupted or the disrupted flow of this energy creates all the harmony or the problems in our lives. Hence the placement of objects, furniture, windows and doors needs to be in harmony with the environment. This harmony then permeates into the life of the person and brings prosperity.
The scientific research has also revealed in Einstein’s equation that matter and energy are interconvertible. Hence the principles of Feng Shui are actually scientific.
There are many principles of Feng Shui which are simple and easy to follow, so here are some example for you to understand easily what is Feng Shui:

Understand principal of Feng Shui and enhancing yourself to bring peace and prosperity in your life with Feng Shui.

To learn more about Feng Shui, here are some reference:-

The Social Visit Pass is initially for a period of ten (10) years, and is renewable.

The MM2H programme is one of the most attractive long term stay visa programmes in Asia and there are many reasons why Malaysia is an excellent choice you should consider living in.

This programme is initiated by the Malaysia Government and the Government will continuously to improve the programme to ensure its success. Therefore, you are peace of mine to consider living in.

The best thing about Malaysia is its many races and cultures living together in harmony.  Political stability that ruling by a Government representing all the races, religions and cultures.  Its crime rate is relatively low and statistics can proof that Malaysia is one of the safest countries in the world.

Malaysia is one of the highest standards of living in the region with all the modern infrastructure and facilities in place. Cost of living is one of the lowest in the region.  Inflation is kept low at all times and thereby also the prices of goods and services.

Its infrastructure is well connected with up-to-date, modern road, rail, air, and sea transportation systems. Public transport by buses, taxis, trains and planes are comfortable, efficient and relatively low in cost.

The weather is pleasant and warm with moderate rain throughout the year, There are also highland residential areas and resorts with permanent spring-like weather throughout the country.

Freedom in Calture, Language and Religion.  The Malay language (Bahasa Melayu) is the national language of the country; English is the second language but other languages can be freely used and practiced. Similarly the Malay culture is dominant in the country because the Malays are the dominant race in Malaysia and in the region. But other cultures can be practiced very freely and there is a free intermingling of different cultures.  And Islam is the official religion of Malaysia but the constitution guarantees the right of people to practice other religions.

International cuisine is available here at very reasonable cost. Similarly the tropical fruits of Malaysia are unique, exotic and available in abundance practically throughout the year. It should be a real joy to savour these fruits. Combination of both made Malaysia into Asia’s Food & Fruits Paradise.

Shopping for quality goods from all over the world are imported and are relatively low in price and available throughout Malaysia. Most of the items that tourists usually looking for like perfumes, cosmetics, watches, electronic goods, branded goods etc. are completely free of tax.

Malaysia is well developed and quality educational centre of excellence for the region – both public and private.  It is already becoming an . There are international schools of repute in all major towns with English as the medium of instruction. There are also private colleges and universities offering twinning programs with other well-known universities and major colleges from throughout the world. Therefore, it is the place for quality education from nursery right up to the highest level of university education.Relatively speaking, it is also the place to get quality international class education at a very reasonable cost.

The country has a very efficient health system where medical services are provided at nominal cost. Private doctors, clinics and also hospitals of international standards are easily obtainable at very reasonable cost. Malaysia is also becoming a centre for medical facilities in the region.

There are quality residences – terrace houses, semi-detached, bungalows, apartments and condominiums all over the country. There are also some of the finest residences available in tourism zones – on beaches, near jungles and near theme parks, recreational places and city centres.

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