Activity

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Explain five (5) types of mortar joints and finishes.

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[Finishes – means “complete the manufacture or decoration of (an article) by giving it an attractive surface appearance.”

Joints and Finishes – […]

Q.b) State four (4) types of Portland a Cement and explain the main properties of each type of these cement. (18 marks)(Part b) of, 2011 Q5)A.b)Portland cement comes in a variety of different types. In the United […]

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What is concrete, and why it is so special about concrete?

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In its simplest form, concrete is a mixture of paste and aggregates. The paste, composed of portland cement and water, coats the surface of the f […]

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Describe four (4) types of finishes for floor, roof, and ceiling which is suitable for a two storey bungalow.

Give reasons for your answers.

(25 marks, 2011 Q7)

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4 types of finishes for each […]

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a) What is mortar? Explain the following types if mortar:-

Lime Mortar
Cement Mortar
Compo Mortar

(10 marks)

b) Explain how mortar joint may be finished and illustrate five (5) types if mortar […]

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a) Explain what is meant by Portland Cement? (7 marks)

b) State four (4) types of Portland a Cement and explain the main properties of each type of these cement. (18 marks)

(25 marks, 2011 […]

This is a gallery of the different door construction design and the materials involved.Door Types and Styles: Interior Doors Because wood has a tendency to warp and to expand and contract with the weather, a door […]

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What is a “flush door”? Why cannot it be used as external door outside?

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Flush doors are simple interior and exterior doors that feature plain facings on both sides of the construction. While this type […]

Q.What is an IHC (Investment Holding Company)? What is the tax treatment for IHC?A.Tax treatment.Ref:INVESTMENT HOLDING COMPANYPublic Ruling No. 3/2011 Date of Issue: 10 March 2011 which supercedes PR 1/2004. […]

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What are the criteria to report the income under s.4 (a) business income and not s.4(d) rental income? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

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The key advantage of charging the income under […]

Q.The expenses incurred initially in preparing the real property for its first tenant – initial expense, is sometimes a substantial amount. Can this expense be deducted from the rental income eventually collected […]

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When is the commencement date of renting or letting of real property? Is there a difference in commencement date for rental income treatment between s.4(a) business income or s.4(d) rental […]

Q.From the general perspective, briefly outline the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Malaysia.A.Very much a good introduction to GST by Richard Oon Hock Chye at Malaysian Taxation 101. Verbatim […]

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What is allowable as exemption under RPGT? Are properties held by a company eligible for such exemption?

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Refer earlier post on exemption to RPGT here.

Malaysia Institute of Accountants has issued a […]

Q.Explain with help of a diagram how to compute RPGT?A.Richard Oon Hock Chye has written in detail the computation of RPGT in his blog at Real Property Gain Tax 101 as verbatim below.While property investors […]

Q.What are the deductible expenses from rental income are?A.Ref:Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri at http://www.ctim.org.my/file/news/14/01533_INCOME%20FROM%20LETTING%20OF%20REAL%20PROPERTY%20PR4_2011%20(10.3.2011).pdfA […]

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a. Capital allowance is an allowance allowed by the Inland Revenue Board to replace the fixed asset depreciation from the gross business income. Explain two (2) following components of capital […]

Q.How to determine which instrument of agreement is subjected to stamp duty?A.DETERMINATION OF LIABILITYThe first step is to identify the class of instrument under which a particular chargeable instrument may […]

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In general, stamp duty is payable on instruments executed in Malaysia or if executed outside Malaysia, when bought into Malaysia. Duty is payable at varying rates.

Using appropriate examples, explain the […]

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As an estate agent you are invited to give an opinion in a discussion regarding legislations that give an impact to property owners. Discuss the followings:-

a) Development Charge under the Town and Country […]