A Mont Kiara Project under construction
Photo credit : Oxymanus
The unique but relatively unknown Capsquare Shopping Mall located at Jalan Dang Wangi : Photo credit - Oxymanus
Today is the 28 December 2008 and it is 4 days to the New Year according to the Gregorian calender. It is also interesting to note that today also marks the beginning of the Muslim New Year Hijri 1430 as soon as dusk emerges.
Muslims believe that we have to recite prayers in the mosque to beg for God's forgiveness in repentance for what we have done in the past year and also to pray for the goodness and wellness of oneself and all fellow Muslims by setting resolutions in a spiritual and behavioral way in a constant manner for everyday of our life in the following months.
I was at the Omar Khayyam Restaurant for dinner when a broadcast was heard over the radio which recited the much anticipated prayers. Was i lucky to be there at the right time but the only difference was that i was not congregating in the mosque as i should have really wanted initially. I already knew about the significance of this special hour as the government television network has been playing several trailers and announcements about this blessed day for the past few days if i can personally remember.
It would have been a great waste not to be able to recite along with the prayers, as it was meant for seeking and making self improvements in terms of deeds and actions for ourselves in the following year to come and to chart a more meaningful course for ourselves by executing and achieving the special goals and accomplishments.Such was the religious significance.
Prior to this evening's divine moment,i have met a friend from Canada who was of Iranian descent at the Capital Square shopping mall in the city while i was doing my photography shooting rounds. He seemed to be a very intelligent and broad knowledged gentleman who has immense traveling experience and is currently pursuing the real estate business.It was a very interesting encounter as we spoke about his professional background and that he is keen to make Malaysia his second home one day when the right opportunity arises where he could use this city as its base for his working operations.
My greatest worry however or should i say "wonder" was how a person like him, whom i believe was born of Muslim parents is now a non believer of his deceased parents'faith. Although he has a Muslim name attached to himself, he seems uncommitted to what i would have considered or claimed, a Muslim person. In other words he is an atheist and God forbids,an apostate,well at least to my pure assumption if i might honestly confirm it.Having born and bred and educated in a Western country truly has changed his whole life as far as i could feel. When i asked him if he ever knew how to recite some of the Quranic verses or at least knew anything about the religion of Islam, he was quick to reply the opposite in the most unbelievable and peculiar way.I was dumbfounded but not provoked and decided to abandon the discussion pertaining to the topic of religion as it is presumably sensitive or taboo to his liking based on the answers that he has relegated.
I later invited him to follow me to continue with my photo shooting sessions at Mont Kiara,where the property development activity there i heard is at its culminating stage.Thank goodness that the traffic over that side was an ease of flow and order.The weather was exquisitely fine and my pictures actually bloom with perfection to my utmost personal delight and satisfaction.It was a worthwhile trip,as i have never been to this part of suburbia Kuala Lumpur especially visiting the "Solaris" dubbed the singular star attraction of the property development scene there.
It has been a beautiful Sunday indeed !
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What is MM2H ? (Excerpt From secondhome-malaysia.com )
Malaysia My Second Home Programme (MM2H)
The Government of Malaysia has designed ‘Malaysia My Second Home Program’as an attractive settlement plan and welcomes people from countries all over the world, who meet certain criteria to live in Malaysia on as Social Visit Pass with a Multiple Entry Visa.
The Social Visit Pass is initially for a period of ten (10) years (depending on the validity of the applicants’ passport) and is renewable.
The Malaysia My Second Home Program is open to citizens of countries regardless of race, religion,gender or age.This program allows applicants to bring with them their spouses and children who are unmarried and below the age of 18 years old.
Eligibility
The main criteria for application are as follows:
Financial Requirements
Age below 50 years old
Place a fixed deposit account of RM300,000 (USD82,000) with any bank in Malaysia.
AND
Show proof of monthly off-shore income of RM10,000 (USD2,700) (e.g. payment slip, bank statement, income tax statement, etc)
After a period of one year, the participant can withdraw up to RM240,000 (USD65,000) for purchase of houses, medical expenses or children’s education.
Age 50 years old and above
Can either choose to:
Place a fixed deposit account of RM150,000 (USD40,000) with any bank in Malaysia
OR
Show proof of monthly off-shore income of RM10,000 (USD2,700) (e.g. payment slip, income tax & bank statement, etc)
After a period of one year, the participant can withdraw up to RM90,000 (USD25,000) for purchase of houses, medical expenses or children’s education.
Applicants must maintain a minimum balance of RM60,000 in the fixed deposit account from the second year onwards and throughout their stay in Malaysia under this programme.
Note: Successful applicants need to open their fixed deposit accounts in Ringgit Malaysia (RM).
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