MikeFF
Malaysian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Malaysian
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English, Malay, Tamil, a bit of Mandarin
Registration: 20 October 2013
Personal Income Tax by MikeFF
All, I need some help here. I have just ended a 1 year working contract and need some advise as I don't think my company is giving me accurate information with regards to income tax documentation. My contract was from April 2015 to March ...
loaneu Thanks for your reply, I will ask them for a copy of 'tax finalization' documents for 2015. Regards Mike Read More
Personal Income Tax by MikeFF
All, I need some help here. I have just ended a 1 year working contract and need some advise as I don't think my company is giving me accurate information with regards to income tax documentation. My contract was from April 2015 to March ...
I just want any documents that proves I have paid tax for my income and that the declaration for 2015 is done. I'm planning to leave next month and want some prove that tax has been paid. My bad, in post #1 I mean 'tax refund' instead ... Read More
Personal Income Tax by MikeFF
All, I need some help here. I have just ended a 1 year working contract and need some advise as I don't think my company is giving me accurate information with regards to income tax documentation. My contract was from April 2015 to March ...
Yes, they registered a tax number for me and I have the monthly salary slip statement. Read More
Personal Income Tax
All, I need some help here. I have just ended a 1 year working contract and need some advise as I don't think my company is giving me accurate information with regards to income tax documentation. My contract was from April 2015 to March ... Read More
Portable Room Dividers by MikeFF
Guys, Need to urgently get this! Where do buy one? I live near Binh Thanh area. Thanks in advance? Regards Mike
I'm leaving VN in April, been here for the last 2.5 years. There is nothing here that is worth my time or effort....Can't stand it anymore! Read More
Portable Room Dividers by MikeFF
Guys, Need to urgently get this! Where do buy one? I live near Binh Thanh area. Thanks in advance? Regards Mike
The materials costed about 360,000 VND...labour cost ???? :D :D :D Read More
Portable Room Dividers by MikeFF
Guys, Need to urgently get this! Where do buy one? I live near Binh Thanh area. Thanks in advance? Regards Mike
There you go... :D http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/freeflightsonly/th_1efc64b19efb9c0a5d8c0bae803c56b2_zpskrmd61tp.jpg http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/freeflightsonly/th_5A59A903-5E18-41C7-8F61-7CDBE9FC96B9_zpsdfqjcccy.jpg Read More
Portable Room Dividers by MikeFF
Guys, Need to urgently get this! Where do buy one? I live near Binh Thanh area. Thanks in advance? Regards Mike
On the way to get the fabric.... i can't figure out how to upload photos here... :( Regards Mike Read More
Portable Room Dividers by MikeFF
Guys, Need to urgently get this! Where do buy one? I live near Binh Thanh area. Thanks in advance? Regards Mike
Gents, Thanks for your replies...I used PVC pipes to make one. Regards Read More
Portable Room Dividers
Guys, Need to urgently get this! Where do buy one? I live near Binh Thanh area. Thanks in advance? Regards Mike Read More
PCB Etchant
http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/freeflightsonly/photo-4_zpstl5yk5rg.jpg Made 2 boards, the board which didn't etch well is on the right. Regards Mike Read More
PCB Etchant
Guys, Anyone knows where can I buy (in HCMC) good quality PCB etchant like Ferric Chloride or any other? Or a chemical shop that sell hydrochloric acid and hydrogen peroxide, I can then mix the right ratio. I found an electronics shop at Nhat Tao ... Read More
Machinist in Ho Chi Minh
I guess no one needs precision work done here! :P Regards MikeFF Read More
Buying a Used Bike - Honda CB650 1980 by MikeFF
Guys, I have my eyes set on an old bike, a Honda CB650 1980 model, there are a few issues. Firstly, its really old and looks beaten up but it starts and 'smokes' as well! And the price keeps going up, 100M 2 weeks ago and 120M yesterday :D ...
bluenz, Yeah, I understand work involved....parts for it are still available hence my consideration to purchase it for the long term. The other issues is finding a proper mechanic here in VN...can you recommend anyone? The plan is to keep it as ... Read More
Buying a Used Bike - Honda CB650 1980 by MikeFF
Guys, I have my eyes set on an old bike, a Honda CB650 1980 model, there are a few issues. Firstly, its really old and looks beaten up but it starts and 'smokes' as well! And the price keeps going up, 100M 2 weeks ago and 120M yesterday :D ...
By smokes I meant...it literally smokes! It does need at least a top rebuild as bluenz says. The shop owner also said that it would cost another 30M to convert it to a Cafe Racer....he thinks i'm an idiot who is going to pay him 150M in total ... Read More
Buying a Used Bike - Honda CB650 1980 by MikeFF
Guys, I have my eyes set on an old bike, a Honda CB650 1980 model, there are a few issues. Firstly, its really old and looks beaten up but it starts and 'smokes' as well! And the price keeps going up, 100M 2 weeks ago and 120M yesterday :D ...
I'm not going to pay 120M for it, that's for sure...more likely offer him 40M, let's see how it goes. Regards MikeFF Read More
Buying a Used Bike - Honda CB650 1980
Guys, I have my eyes set on an old bike, a Honda CB650 1980 model, there are a few issues. Firstly, its really old and looks beaten up but it starts and 'smokes' as well! And the price keeps going up, 100M 2 weeks ago and 120M yesterday :D ... Read More
Machinist in Ho Chi Minh
Guys, Need help again :D Where can I find a machinist? one who has a lathe / mill that can produce small parts here in Ho Chi Minh. Thanks in advance. Regards MikeFF Read More
Any photography group here or interested in street photography? by yukam
Hi, I am relatively new to photography and still learning. Any one has similar interest and willing to try some clicks in and around HCMC? NOTE: I don't know suitable places though.. need to do more research on that.. Cheers
mas fred, Thanks for the input on the HS50, one of the things that the X100s does very well is in low light situations, I like to take photos at that moment, dusk and dawn. Regards Mike Read More
Any photography group here or interested in street photography? by yukam
Hi, I am relatively new to photography and still learning. Any one has similar interest and willing to try some clicks in and around HCMC? NOTE: I don't know suitable places though.. need to do more research on that.. Cheers
That's exactly what I'm hoping for! :-) Regards Mike Read More
Any photography group here or interested in street photography? by yukam
Hi, I am relatively new to photography and still learning. Any one has similar interest and willing to try some clicks in and around HCMC? NOTE: I don't know suitable places though.. need to do more research on that.. Cheers
Thanks for the headsup on the Ricoh GR, but I'm a sucker for 'retro' styled cameras like the Lieca M series, etc. I secretly love the M9 but could never justify logically why I would ever need one nor will I ever have the money. So any ... Read More
Any photography group here or interested in street photography? by yukam
Hi, I am relatively new to photography and still learning. Any one has similar interest and willing to try some clicks in and around HCMC? NOTE: I don't know suitable places though.. need to do more research on that.. Cheers
After some reading, re-search, etc. I think i've settled down, the Fuji X100s seems to be a better choice given that films are getting harder to acquire and process. Anyone here using the X100s? Oh..and BTW, I'm moving to Hanoi next week, ... Read More
Oats in Hanoi by MikeFF
Hi all, I'll be moving to Hanoi in about 2 weeks times and can't live without my staple food for breakfast, oats!....can someone please point to me where can I get it in Hanoi? Thanks in advance. Regards Mike
Thanks for the links and tips. Regards Mike Read More
Oats in Hanoi
Hi all, I'll be moving to Hanoi in about 2 weeks times and can't live without my staple food for breakfast, oats!....can someone please point to me where can I get it in Hanoi? Thanks in advance. Regards Mike Read More
Apple Pie
Please let me know when / where we can meet! Coffee on me! :-D I'm in D2, Tran Nao Street, BTW. Regards Mike Read More
Apple Pie
Guys, I'm yearning to eat apple pie, where can I get freshly baked ones? Thanks in advance. Regards Mike Read More
Any photography group here or interested in street photography? by yukam
Hi, I am relatively new to photography and still learning. Any one has similar interest and willing to try some clicks in and around HCMC? NOTE: I don't know suitable places though.. need to do more research on that.. Cheers
I have seen some shops but didn't know that they didn't offer BW processing....I'm specifically interested in BW. By the time I'm able to start, I'd need some processing chemicals, containers, etc. Ideally my preferred RF would be the EPSON R-D1(s) ... Read More
Any photography group here or interested in street photography? by yukam
Hi, I am relatively new to photography and still learning. Any one has similar interest and willing to try some clicks in and around HCMC? NOTE: I don't know suitable places though.. need to do more research on that.. Cheers
I was very into street photography but didn't bring my RF along with me...is there some where I can get on, I'm old-fashioned so I'm totally manual in everything. Will most likely get a Canonet GIII QL17 if its available here... I wonder what ... Read More
Knife sharpening tools...
Chris, You pointing me to the store in Nguyen Thi Thap? Regards Mike Read More
Knife sharpening tools...
Guys, I need to sharpen my carving knife and I have left my strop/compounds back home. Where do I get them here? Thanks. Regards Mike. Read More
PVC Pipes & Related Hardware by MikeFF
Hi guys, Any where I can get PVC pipes, round and square types, 4" diameter and its related hardware like joints, glue, etc? Also looking for the big blue 200L plastic drums. Thanks in advance. Regards Mike
ROFLMAO!! Now you got me wondering what can be done with 200 litters of glue! Thanks to all who replied. Regards Mike Read More
PVC Pipes & Related Hardware
Hi guys, Any where I can get PVC pipes, round and square types, 4" diameter and its related hardware like joints, glue, etc? Also looking for the big blue 200L plastic drums. Thanks in advance. Regards Mike Read More
Convoy For Babies (CFB) HCMC --> Đồng Nai 11/17/2013 by Tran Hung Dao
Back by popular demand (and hungry babies), we're going to do another motorbike convoy charity run this coming Sunday. Who: Expats and Expat-friends (locals) who want to make a difference. [quote]As of [b]11/15/2012 - 16:18[/b], the list ...
Hi, Me and the girlfriend might be interested. Could you please give a little more information as to the address of the orphanage? Also is the orphanage in a temple? How many hour are we expected to be on the road, to and fro? How much time are ... Read More
Jacket for Riding
Hi, I need a decent jacket to use when I go out riding, something like a 'wind breaker' type where it's a bit water proof and oversized to fit over normal/office clothes. I went to a few shops and they try to sell me something that I didn't want, ... Read More
Bank Account in HCMC by MikeFF
Hi, I'd like to open a bank account. Can someone please advise me which bank has the most number of branches or ATMs? Also the one that offers a VISA or MasterCard debit card with is linked to the account? Also, any special requirements for ...
Actually I did try looking for a the 'Bank' category but didn't find it at first!...I must have been blind when I posted! Just found the 'Bank and Finance' topic category! Thanks to those who replied. Regards Mike Read More
Bank Account in HCMC
Hi, I'd like to open a bank account. Can someone please advise me which bank has the most number of branches or ATMs? Also the one that offers a VISA or MasterCard debit card with is linked to the account? Also, any special requirements for ... Read More
Quaker Oats by MikeFF
Where can I buy Quaker Oats? I tried the local sundry shops, no one has ever seen it and it's not in Big C either. I'm really missing my staple food for breakfast...please help! Regards Mike
Thanks, I'll check the place. Regards Mike Read More
Quaker Oats
Where can I buy Quaker Oats? I tried the local sundry shops, no one has ever seen it and it's not in Big C either. I'm really missing my staple food for breakfast...please help! Regards Mike Read More
Just Arrived in HCMC by MikeFF
Hi everyone, I'm from Malaysia, 40yo male, just arrived in HCMC about 1 week plus, found a nice cosy serviced apartment in D10. In the midst of processing my Vietnamese driving license after which I will be getting a bike + insurance. I used a ...
Thanks for welcome.... Kỳ Hòa Park! it's just 4 minutes walk from my place. I'll drop by the D1 park as soon as I get my bike. Regards Mike Read More
Just Arrived in HCMC
Hi everyone, I'm from Malaysia, 40yo male, just arrived in HCMC about 1 week plus, found a nice cosy serviced apartment in D10. In the midst of processing my Vietnamese driving license after which I will be getting a bike + insurance. I used a ... Read More