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Ramblings 18

Mar11
by seafarer2008 on March 11, 2016 at 10:14 pm
Posted In: 01 Ramblings from Thomas Yoon

Hi, how’s it going? 🙂

Today’s article on the Marine Scene is about my home country, Malaysia. If you are a seafarer, surely you will have heard about my country, maybe even stopped at my home port, Penang too. Do drop me a line, eh, if you want to find out first hand what this retirement paradise is.

Then we have an article about getting lucky. Is lady luck looking favorably at you? Is there anything you can do to attract luck? Find out how successful people attract luck. Maybe, you too can become lucky too …

Next, I want to help you know what a leader in our modern world requires to succeed in this changing environment of utilizing staffs to their full potential, giving excellent customers care, implementing technology, and working cross culturally. Read on to find out more …

Successful people are those who have found out what their passion is and keep on pursuing their dream without giving up.

Keep smilin’ always 🙂

And best of Luck!

Thomas

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MALAYSIA: An Asian Retirement Paradise

Mar11
by seafarer2008 on March 11, 2016 at 10:10 pm
Posted In: 02 Marine Scene

Asia’s best-kept secret for expatriates, Malaysia has a vibrant mix of foreign and indigenous tribal cultures, creating a veritable melting pot of peoples, traditions and religions.

A sizable enclave of foreigners (Brits, Americans, Australians, and Canadians) live full time or maintain holiday homes in Malaysia, and you’ll find that just about everybody speaks English, since its compulsory in local schools.

Not only are three world-class playgrounds (Thailand, Bali, and the Philippines) all within a few hour’s travel from Malaysia, but with miles of white sand coastline, tropical islands, and beachfront property galore, it has all the makings of a fairy-tale setting.

Despite being the capital of a developing nation, Kuala Lumpur is a modern cosmopolitan with clean streets and sidewalks and every modern convenience to found in New York or London. Home to the tallest building in the world, there are also FedEx and UPS offices, international banks, English cinemas and bookstores, western-style supermarkets, French and German bakeries, Chinese, Indian, and Italian restaurants, gourmet coffee, Cuban cigars, Internet cafés and some of the best shopping in the world!

One of the few things that lend a “Third-world” feel to the capital are the open-air night market, where local merchants peddle everything from fresh fruit and vegetables, to meat and fish, to exotic animals and traditional handicrafts.

All the major newspapers are available at newsstands, including the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the Financial Times, the International Herald Tribune and The New York Times. Cable and satellite TV provides access to a wide variety of English-language programming, including CNN, the Discovery Channel, Filmnet and many more.

Despite the local Muslim population not drinking alcohol, Kuala Lumpur has some of the liveliest nightlife in the region and there are more than a fair share of clubs and bars, where tourists, expatriates and locals alike mingle and party. Though the official religion of Malaysia is Islam, great tolerance is shown for other religions, with many beliefs being represented and their adherents practicing openly, including Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, Taoists and Jews (the nearest synagogue is in neighboring Singapore).

Compared with other major Asian cities (Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong, for example), Kuala Lumpur is downright cheap. Even in the over-priced tourist spots you can get a good meal for two for around $20. Outside of these places, a 3-course meal for two with all the trimmings, including drinks, will set you back no more than $10…a doctor’s visit $8 to $15 and live-in domestic help $200 a month.

Rental properties are readily available and not overly expensive by American or European standards. The cost of 2-bedroom rental apartments begins at around $225 per month, with 3-bedroom houses starting at $35,000. Naturally, comparable housing in expatriate communities or the luxurious suburban homes that date from British colonial period can set you back considerably more.

Other properties recently on offer include:

A 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom, 725-square-foot apartment with a dining room, a kitchen, ceiling fans, a walk-in closet, and parking, costs $45,215.

A small two-story bungalow with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a kitchen, a living room, and a dining room going for $35,700.

A penthouse apartment, close to downtown, with a sea-view and a 350-sqare-foot terrace. It comes fully furnished and has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a kitchen, and a dining room. The asking price? $75,000.

A spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2500-square-foot condominium with a large living room, an elegant dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a pantry, for $125,250.

Though there are expensive restaurants and accommodations, there’s simply no reason for you to check into a five-star hotel when you can stay in a clean, friendly hotel in the city center for $40 a night where every meal costs less than $5 per person.

CRIME-FREE AND FOREIGNER FRIENDLY

Of course, cheap living shouldn’t be the only deciding factor when choosing a new home. As well as being very affordable, Malaysia is safe.The government’s real no tolerance policy means street crime is virtually nonexistent.

The Malaysian government, through its “Silver-Haired Program,” offers expatriate resident retirees extremely attractive benefits. Outside of nationals of Israel and Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), the program is open to citizens of most countries. To qualify, you need only be over 50, show you can bring a guaranteed income of about $1300 per month into Malaysia (or open a savings account in Malaysia with $40,000), and have a local sponsor (which can easily be arranged).

Penang, a small island off the northwest coast, has been called the “Pearl of the Orient” and its beaches are a favorite tourist destination. The coastline is also dotted with many small, quiet seaside villages. The tropical rainforests and jungles offer many opportunities for exploring lush mountains, trekking through the jungle, or even taking a riverboat safari. The bountiful sea surrounding Malaysia provides for some of the best scuba diving and fishing anywhere in the world (Malaysia’s seas are home to the Black Marlin, tuna, mackerel, sailfish, barracuda and a host of other species).

PRACTICAL BENEFITS

Medical care is good, with excellent hospitals and clinics in all the major towns. Doctors speak English, and the majority gained their qualifications in Western Europe or North America.

Although foreign residents must arrange private health insurance, visiting tourists who have an accident are entitled to free emergency treatment in public hospitals. A consultation with a private doctor in most cases will cost just $8 to $15.

When it comes to banking, management methods and the range of services offered closely follow the British model. Plus, most major world banks have full-service branches in Malaysia.

Many expatriates living here off investment income keep their cash growing tax free in Labuan, an offshore tax haven administered by Malaysia, and then bring into the mainland what’s needed for living expenses. Labuan is also perfect for anyone looking for a private, offshore bank account, a tax-free corporation, a trust, or other offshore structures.

Led by Malaysian Airlines, the national carrier, the island is served by many major airlines, linking it the world through its international airports. A good network of modern roads covers the distances between towns, and Malaysian telecommunications are among the best in the world.

If you’ve ever thought about living overseas, you owe it to yourself to investigate Malaysia.

Copyright 2005 by Shannon Roxborough

Shannon Roxborough is an international lifestyle expert with close to 20 years experience. He has helped hundreds of clients with overseas living, retirement and travel matters. Visit his website at: www.TheGlobalLife.net
askinternational@aol.com

└ Tags: cultures, foreigner, houses, malaysia, night market, nightlife, people, properties, religion, traditions
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Get Lucky!

Mar11
by seafarer2008 on March 11, 2016 at 10:06 pm
Posted In: 03 Job Scene, Studies, Findings

Have I ever told you the story about Earl? It all started when I put myself up for auction on eBay. I wanted to be the first speaker to do so, since it’s “always good” to be the first to do anything. Last summer, eBay was the hottest thing around so I thought to myself, Why not?

Spring Air Mattress Corporation was the highest bidder, and all proceeds went to the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. It was a true win-win right from the beginning. Spring Air is headquartered in a beautiful part of the country in the heart of Utah. My trip there and the meeting that followed were fantastic; however, it was the person I met on the journey who really made a difference in my life and how I viewed success from that day forward.

Let me start from the beginning and set the scene.

While staying at the Grand America hotel, I couldn’t help but notice the incredible decorating and workmanship that had gone into this classic masterpiece. I felt like I was in a castle-walking on imported wood floors, surrounded by marble walls, and passing under the finest glass chandeliers I’ve ever laid eyes on. The only word I can use to describe it is majestic. While enjoying a warm cup of refreshment during “high tea,” I noticed an elderly gentleman in the corner of the lobby. People were walking up to him, kneeling down to touch his hand and whisper words into his ear. I thought to myself, Who is this guy, the pope?

After querying a few staff members, I learned that his name was Earl Holding and he was the owner and operator of this great palace, along with the entire Little America hotel chain, which stretched from state to state. Now, anyone who knows me knows what happened next-of course I went over to talk with him.

An hour or so into our meeting, Earl looked at me and said, “You now know more about me than my own children do.”

“That’s probably because most people want to talk about all the success you have in your life and all the things you possess,” I replied, “while I want to learn how you created your success so I can duplicate it for myself and teach others to do the same.”

“Want to know how I made a fortune?” my new mentor asked.

“Please,” I answered.

“Luck and ACTION,” he bellowed. “When I was younger,” he continued, “I wanted to get into the oil business, so I bought a used oil rig. Funny thing-I struck oil on the first try, nearly 800 barrels a day, and if you know the oil business, you know that’s nearly impossible. I truly was very lucky. The point is that I took action to have that luck. If I’d never bought that rig, taken the chance, and popped it into the dirt, I would not have succeeded the way I did, there would have never been a chance to have that Luck.”

“Wow,” was the most provocative response I could come up with.

“That’s nothing!” he shouted back with a hint of laughter. “It’s what I did next that made me the man I am today. You see, I took the profits from that first strike and did it again and again, becoming so called Luckier and Luckier, buying more and more rigs until I finally fulfilled my dream and bought one of the largest oil refineries in the nation. Ever hear of Sinclair Oil Corporation?” he asked.

“Of course,” I replied. “That’s the one with the dinosaur logo, right?”

“That’s the one,” he responded in an assuring tone as he took another sip of his tea. “Now we’re producing more oil than I ever dreamed possible.”

Our meeting continued and the information flourished from his soul as he recounted his greatest achievements, along with the Path he took to attain them. I sat there in amazement, listening to story after story as he shared his deepest thoughts. I felt a sense of real appreciation, as if at that very moment in time, he was passing a baton to an eager student who wanted to do more with his life than he already had.

So, what did I do with this information? Something crazy in today’s world, something you don’t hear about very often-I applied his suggestions, and took action toward some long lived dreams of my own.

Returning home from this journey, I rolled up my sleeves and silenced all those fearful stinkin’ thinkin’ voices that we have within us that hold us back from pursuing our desires, and what do you know? Not only did I make the most money, it was the first time feeling as though I was doing what we all seek most out of life, (Living in Purpose). Please understand, there was a lot of hard work involved, but it is simply amazing how true that old statement is – “The more action you take, the luckier you get.”

Isn’t it time you took action, and Got Lucky too?

Gregory Scott Reid, #1 best selling author The Millionaire Mentor, Positive Impact, and co-author Wake up…Live the life you Love http://www.motivational-speaker-gregory-scott-reid.com

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A New Time For Leadership

Mar11
by seafarer2008 on March 11, 2016 at 9:58 pm
Posted In: 04 Management, Self-Help, Leadership

If organizations are to succeed in this changing environment leaders must be skilled at using their staffs to their full potential, giving the customer excellent care, have an ability to foresee and implement use of technology, and not least the ability to work cross culturally. What is needed today is leadership that is visionary.

They are first and foremost dreamers. They can envision dreams and inspire others to blossom to their full potential by encouraging them to dream.

They are able to build global trust and use our diversities to dream beyond anything that has ever been known to man before this time.

The future CEO will be ask to balance broader social roles that companies are being ask to play all over the world. They will be asked to manage a diverse multicultural workforce and not the least of these talents will the future CEO will be ask to handle the painful ethical issues that arise out of the intersection of business and technology.

This new leader will use their understanding of trends in a dynamic environment to craft a sound strategic direction. They will create movement by motivating key players to overcome the obstacles they encounter along the way. These obstacles will be many and one of the biggest will be the CEO’s themselves working with a diverse multicultural environment.

As we step into the future all who do global business will have to possess the ability to build alliances and business partnerships. In the International markets there is an overriding imperative to form alliances and partnerships. The new leader will have to be able to form and negotiate these partnerships. They will have to be able to gain lower cost production through scale, and be able to know and navigate the regulatory environment of foreign countries.

Keeping others focused and working as a team in an environment that may be new to the leader as well as the team is especially challenging.

Being the mentor, coach, even communication can be difficult in an environment where cultural norms, symbols and values are all also working where political, regulatory and business landscape can change quickly and without warning. Keeping up with these changes as well as motivating others in this kind of environment can certainly be challenging.

Leader who aspires to business leadership positions, particularly in globalizing companies, must look and assess their talents and abilities in all the above areas. If they do not possess these qualities they must ask themselves how they will educate themselves in these areas. Many of these areas are not something one can obtain through education perhaps through mentoring, but one thing is solid in the evaluation of self for the new leadership position is it will take great sensitivity and the ability to be flexible.

True leaders are born with an attitude of learning from others, learning as they go along, sensitivity, and respect. Their true education comes in experiences. There has always been and will always be a shortage of these kinds of leaders.

Judi Singleton Writes ten blogs a week and you can subscribe to her blogs at http://www.motherearthpublishing.com. You can also advertise in her blogs which are on a large variety of subjects by emailing her at editor@jassmine.com

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Married Life

Mar11
by seafarer2008 on March 11, 2016 at 9:54 pm
Posted In: 05 Lighter Side

Married life is very frustrating.

In the first year of marriage, the man speaks and the woman listens.

In the second year, the woman speaks and the man listens.

In the third year, they both speak and the neighbors listen.

└ Tags: man, marriage, married life, neighbors, woman
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