那些年，我們一起追的女孩

不久前去看了九把刀執導的一部電影。電影的名字，「那些年，我們一起追的女孩」。很好看。好看在它是改編於九把刀（柯景騰）的真實經驗，連劇中人的名字也是如假包換的本人名字。劇情清純，不禁讓我們回味校園的青澀日記。

情節簡單樸素，加上九把刀的幽默，情節又能引起觀眾的話共鳴，所以很賣座。是一部感動人心的青澀校園愛情故事的電影。

不妨到電影院去觀賞，相信會有收獲。

Last week of August

Last week of August 2011 has a lot of significance in my life.

It signifies the start of new year for my Muslim friends who are celebrating Aid. It is also a week celebrating 54th year Malaysia gained its independence.

Happy last week of August!

Professionalism 專業

不知道你們是否也和我一樣有過感嘆他人所給於的專業服務。即使要效仿，總是覺得遙不可及。

我在想，為何他們可以如此專業，是因為他們在學術上高人一等，知道別人所不知；還是他們埋頭苦幹，不為名利，不為金錢而做，只求完美德呈現出他們辛苦換來的成果；不辭勞苦在學習新知識；還是另有內情。

有好幾次遇上這類型的人。不簡單。一般上是完美主義者。對每一件事每一個人都持有一定的認真態度。這一類人非常自律，富有原則，也執著。說他們是頑固老頭也不為過。他們因為太愛他們喜歡做的事，常會令人覺得他們很計較，不近人情。

可能是他們塑造的形象吧。

我和他們相比簡直是天淵之別。雖然如此，我還是很尊敬他們，有時也很嚮往和他們一樣，擁有用錢買不到的尊重與學習態度。說起來真的有點慚愧。

心動不如行動。從今天起我也要不辭勞苦認真學習。哪怕有朝一日我也可以是一位專業人士，為大眾提供專業服務。

我期待這一天的到來。

仁 Jin~ Final ドラマ看後感

今天看了一部有趣和感動的日劇「仁 Jin~ Final ドラマ」的大結局。看後有所感動。加上憂傷原聲音樂，更是錦上添花，完美的搭配。

這是一部講述一名現代醫生，南方仁，陰差陽錯下被捲入時代變遷的漩渦中，回到了江戶時代。當中遇上許多歷史人物，並且成為好朋友。南方仁在六年之中經過了不少苦難還有快樂的時光，也遇上了他愛的人。在這期間發現原來自己回到從前是為了完成作為醫生的使命-為の國、為の道。不忘傳授現代醫學教育給古代的醫師學習。

我看了之後發現原來我現在的生活很美好。時代的進步帶給我許多古人所不及的方便。讓我更惜福。我在想要是我也被捲入時代的漩渦，很可能我會不知所措，也無從適應。所以很感慨我是生於這個豐衣足食，醫療設備先進的時代。

然後我從中學習到只要代人處事認真，不計較，常為他人著想，雖然苦了自己，為美好的將來鋪路是志在必行之路。到最後大家都獲益。故有犧牲小我，成全大我的理念。是值得學習的。

I have got my keys!!!

On 26 May 2011, I have gone to collect my keys for my new home. I am so excited.

I have been living in suburbs together with my family for so many years. I like that, but I feel that something is missing. Something I would like to call ownership. I would very much love a place where I could really call it MY HOME, instead of my room in the family house. It just feel different, and I am partly excited and happy to have found a place I could look forward coming home to.

Meeting up with Mr Z to do a joint inspection at my home. A large bunch of keys with little labels is passed to my hands. At that moment, I feel like a proud owner!

The house was not as bad as I have imagined. Just the wall and window sills need to do replastering work and a new coat of paint. After that, it would be a perfect starter home for me.

After that moment, I have been busy with myself doing research for contractors, getting my hands on furnitures (which I have bought some, by the way), and Teka warehouse sales is at the corner, and I told myself, what a perfect timing!

Even though half a month passed, and the defects in my house has yet to be done.

I hope I could get a really good contractor to turn this little four-walls into something amazing for me to live in and to share with friends and family.

算命

昨天和友人大夥兒一早就北上，三人同行去了怡保一趟心靈之旅。

前一天，C，那裡的長客也是介紹我們到師父那裡的，告訴我們要準備的物品帶上，其中包括毛巾和紅包，還提到要沖過運水。我還準備了房子的圖樣讓師父過目。因為是第一次去看算命先生，有點緊張，一早去載友人的時候已有忐忑不安的心情。

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我們坐了兩小時的車程，終於到了目的地。雖然是遲到了，師父還是有耐性等了我們。非常感謝。

我們噓寒問暖之後，師父很和藹地歡迎和接待我們。師父然後分別為R還有我分析了性格（其實沒怎麼提到我，因為他說我隨和），還有房子是否適合我居住，等等。

我們這麼一談已是大半天過去。其中包括我所意想不到的答案（在這裡不方便分享）。雖然震驚但還是坦然接受。其實我還有很多疑問，很想知道其中的玄機，劫難，還有解決的方案。

最令我覺得神奇的是沖了師父的過運水，原本冰冷的手恢復了生氣。聽聞手腳冰冷的原因是出席喪禮的後遺症。而且沖了過運水，可以得到四十九天的保護。很神奇，真不得不由我不信。

話雖如此，回家的時候會認定師父早前的話，不禁有所避忌。還會在睡覺時反覆在腦海里祈禱和想著不好的事。難到這是後遺症？

今早很C談了電話。他叫我不必太擔心。我想也許我太多心了。可是不找出答案和解決方總是不能心安。我該怎麼辦？

FAQs on Legal Fees and Stamp Duty Issues of Tenancy Agreement

http://www.laweddie.com/wordpress/faqs-of-legal-fees-and-stamp-duty-issues-of-tenancy-agreement/

Q1. Is it a MUST to engage a lawyer to draft my tenancy agreement? Ans: There is no law requires a tenancy agreement MUST be drafted by a lawyer. However, it is always advisable to engage a lawyer to draft a tenancy agreement for the one party and on another hand, the other party should engage a lawyer to advise him/her on the agreement drafted by the other party. The reason is obvious as lawyers are legally trained, they are able to advise clients on the legal implication of certain terms (e.g. issue of sub-letting of a premises) and sometimes if necessary the lawyers may advise thier clients to conduct some preliminary search on the counter party, e.g. company search, bankruptcy search and even land search.Q2. Can a lawyer act for both landlord and tenant?

Ans: NO as it will be deemed as conflict of interest. see Rule 1 below.

Q3. Who should pay for the legal fees in drafting a tenancy agreement?

Ans: The law is silent on this point, it is entirely depend on the negotiation and agreement of both parties. However, based the normal market practice, tenant is the one who will be asked to pay for the tenancy agreement. Tips – if you are a tenant and the landlord ask you to pay for the legal fees for the tenancy agreement, please insist that you should appoint your lawyer to draft the tenancy agreement, as many landlord or real estate agent will tell you that the terms in the tenancy agreement is standard. In the event the tenant appoints his lawyer to draft the tenancy agreement, it is always advisable for the landlord to appoint his lawyer to vet through the agreement and advise him if any clause need to be revised.

Q4. What is the legal fees involved?

Ans: Based on the SECOND SCHEDULE of the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2006:

“Where the monthly rent for the first RM10,000 – legal fees is 25% (subject to a minimum fee of RM300).

For the next RM90,000 – legal fee is 10%

Where the rent is in excess of RM100,000 – legal fees is negotiable on the excess (but shall not exceed 10% of such excess).

RULES UNDER THE SECOND SCHEDULE
1. A solicitor shall act only for the landlord or the tenant and the remuneration of the solicitor shall be in accordance with the applicable scale fee in this Schedule.

2. Any consideration in the tenancy agreement expressed to he payable other than by way of rent (e.g. service charge, hire of furniture and fixtures) shall be deemed lo be rent for the purposes of this Schedule.

3. Where a varying rent is payable, the remuneration of the solicitor shall be based on the highest amount of rent payable.

4. Where the consideration for a tenancy agreement is expressed to be partly for a money payment or premium and partly for a rent, the remuneration of the solicitor shall be the aggregate of-

(a) the scale fees for a sale or purchase agreement based on the amount equal to the money payment or premium as specified in the First Schedule; and

(b) the scale fees based on the rent as specified in this Schedule.

5. Where a solicitor represents the landlord in respect of tenancies of 10 or more units in a building or part of a building in which a standard form of lease or tenancy agreement is used, or where a lease or tenancy agreement is renewed upon substantially the same terms and conditions, the remuneration of such solicitor in respect of each of such tenancy shall be 50% of the applicable scale fee in this Schedule, subject to a minimum fee of RM300 for tenancies. ”

Q5. What are the procedures after signing a tenancy agreement?

Ans: The tenancy agreement should be sent for stamping.

Q6. Who shall bear for the stamping fees?

Ans: Again the law is silent on this point. However, based on market practice, usually the tenant is liable to pay for the stamping fees.

Q7. How much of stamp duty shall I pay for my tenancy agreement?

Ans: Below is the extraction from the website of the Inland Revenue Office:

“Tenant And Landlord

-The lease or tenancy instrument which secures annual rent not exceeding RM2,400 is EXEMPTED from duty and presentation of these instruments at a stamping office or centre is not necessary.

-The prescribed rate of duty on the instrument which secures annual rent exceeding RM2,400 is as follows:

(For every RM 250 or part thereof in excess of RM2, 400)
When the lease is for a period Duty Rate
Not exceeding one year RM1.00
Exceeding one but not exceeding three years RM2.00
Exceeding three years or for any indefinite period RM4.00

(For every RM250 or part thereof in excess of RM2,400

-If the consideration for tenancy constitutes or includes a PREMIUM, additional duty is chargeable and it is calculated on the amount of the premium at the rate chargeable on immovable property.

-If the lease provides for differential rent, please contact The Deputy Collector of Stamp Duty for further information.”

Q8. When shall I stamp my tenancy agreement?

Ans: Below is the extraction from the website of the Inland Revenue Office:

“Instruments executed in Malaysia
In general all instruments executed in Malaysia should be stamped on or before the time of execution.

Instruments executed out of Malaysia
Instruments other than cheques or promissory notes must be stamped within 30 days after it has first been received in Malaysia.

Stamping of documents after executions
In general, any unstamped or insufficiently stamped instrument excluding cheque or promissory note drawn or made within Malaysia may be stamped after execution on payment of the unpaid duty, if the instrument is presented for stamping;

-Within 30 days of its execution if executed within Malaysia or;

-Within 30 days after it has been first received in Malaysia if it has been executed out of Malaysia.”

Q9. What if I did not stamp the tenancy agreement within the time stipulated above?

Ans: Below is the extraction from the website of the Inland Revenue Office:

An instrument may be stamped within 30 days of its execution if executed within Malaysia or within 30 days after it has been first received in Malaysia if it has been executed outside Malaysia.

If it is not stamped within the period stipulated, a penalty of

(a) RM25.00 or 5% of the deficient duty, whichever is the greater, if stamped within 3 months after the time for stamping;

(b) RM50.00 or 10% of the deficient duty, whichever is the greater, if stamped after 3 months but not later than 6 months after the time for stamping;

(c) RM100.00 or 20% of the deficient duty, whichever is the greater, if stamped after 6 months from the time for stamping;

may be imposed

(the above rates are effective from 1/1/2003)

Q10. What are the mode of payment of the stamp duty?

Ans: Below is the extraction from the website of the Inland Revenue Office:

Payment may be made in the following manner:-

(i) Cash (if the duty does not exceed RM100) or

(ii) Revenue Stamp (if the duty does not exceed RM500) or

(iii) Money Order, Solicitor’s Cheque or Bank Draft,made payable to the Deputy Collector of Stamp Duty and sent together with the relevant instrument to the stamp duty office by hand or through registered post.

Q11. Where shall I stamp my tenancy agreement?

Ans: you may sent your tenancy agreement to any branch of the Inland Revenue Office (Lembaga Dalam Hasil Negeri).

人生的轉折點

昨天和一位好久不見的同學吃飯。發現他和我以往的記憶有著對比。

以前曾是個好動的小男孩，如今變成頹喪的小夥子。以前豪邁爽快的性格，如今也收斂了不少。

也許一個人會有這麼大的改變一定是受了某種程度的刺激。也或許是不想改變也是一種抗拒性的刺激。

於是我的好奇發作。我問了他。

原來他豪爽的氣度沒變，只是欠缺以往的傲慢而已。

的確，如果不是他老爸帶病在身，他也不會想回家。如果不是生意不如意，他也不會這麼沮喪。如果他在二十多歲的時候多存點錢，現在生活會更美好。人生多重的如果造就了不同的結果。

人生原來在不同的階段，會隨著年齡和個人經歷而改變。可能這是人生的轉折點，也是辛酸和苦痛所帶來的領悟。