Chap goh meh

Chap goh meh eating "bho bho cha cha", yammee, but why? Anybody know why?

Journey to the West

My father was brought home in an ambulance on 12/20/08 at ~ 2pm from Lam Wah Ee hospital. He was later pass away at home @ 2:28pm.

He was admitted to hostipal on 12/16/08 due to tireness and was discharged on 12/18/08 to allow him to meet with his sister from KL at home. However, he was re-admitted to hostipal on 12/19/08 in the morning due to semi-conscious condition after meeting his sister. His condition recovered, but later deteriorated. He was later admitted to intensive care due to difficulty in breathing. His lung was seriously affected. He's semi-conscious thereafter - the only question he always asked was "what's the time now?". He's in critical condition since morning on 12/20/08.

We chanted for 8 hrs before relocated him into the coffin.

Telegraphic Transfer

Local bank charges is RM30, and the foreign remittances charges is USD15. The process only takes 1 day...fast

Probate applying journey

To be cost effective, especially if your asset size is small , u can visit Amanah Raya Bhd (ARB), which is located at Jln Green House (PG), to apply for probate. Compared to normal lawyer firm's fee of ~ RM3000, ARB charge 4% for the asset ranging from RM5k - RM25k, and 3% for asset of more than RM25k. They close at 5:30pm, and break time for Friday is from 12:30pm to 2:45pm. So, avoid these time if u plan to visit them during your lunch time on Fri.

The main document needed to apply for probate is Will and death cert-original copy, application form and related document. So, you hv to submit your original Will and it'll be kept by High court :-( (no more original Will). As for death cert, it's advicable to keep the original copy. So, what you can do is to apply for death cert extract @ JPN (Anson road, PG) - the cost is RM5.

The application form also need to be certified by Commisioner for Oaths (The nearest is at Church St.) - the cost is RM4.

Oops, almost forgot to mention that u need to purchase stamp duty of RM10 & deposit of RM50 for ARB.

I was told that the application for probate will take ~ 3 to 6 mths.

Caveat : this process is provided that you hv a Will & Testament, otherwise, a lot more document needed : birth cert of siblings, photocopy of IC for deceased parents, spouse & siblings. If the deceased parents' death cert are not available, u hv to find 2 person (fren) to certify in front of commissioner for oath for certification purposes. wow.......

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