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Nice beaches nearby KL

bengang15 — Thu, 21 May 2026 09:09:47 +0800

Hi all,

Are there any excursion within 2 hours drive of KL

I did sekinchan /Kuala selangor. Was hoping for some beach. Port dickson is overrated.

Tried janda baik but fully booked.

Thanks.

WhatsApp Gmail to iCloud

bengang15 — Sun, 17 May 2026 09:36:45 +0800

Hi guys.

Need a bit of guidance here.

1. I have been using Gmail for my WhatsApp account. So all my backup goes to there.
2. I am not subscribing to Gmail cloud service. Only 15GB
3. WhatsApp storage getting higher.
4. Don't want to subscribe more storage.
5. I have iCloud 50Gb

Can I change my backup from Gmail to iCloud?

Sorry if it's a silly question. Not tech savvy.

Thanks.

Omakase in KL

bengang15 — Thu, 14 May 2026 09:06:50 +0800

I never had Omakase before. I had fine dining western style but never japanses.

Can anyone pls propose. Plan is for tomorrow so need to be quick to book.

I googled a few

1.Manten
2. AO
3. IKI
4.Soul

But I really don't know what to expect. If you guys have tried any or a suggestion, would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks.

Foreign Currency Account

bengang15 — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:00:17 +0800

Hi all,

here is my situation. I think I will probably needs Aussie dollar in the next say 5 years time. My plan is to convert some fix monthly amount.

I went to Maybank. They said FCA is only for :

1. If you have kids already studying there. need to show supporting document

2. Business

3. If you want to open a fix deposit with that denomination.

so no choice I chose option 3 (it was after much persuasion and haggling)

I asked, for option 3, I first have to convert from MYR to AUD. In five years time, I would like to send these money to Aussie. I asked do I need to convert back these FD from AUD to MYR. The bank officer said no need. can transfer my AUD directly to Aussie . She don't look convincing.
I just do not want to do a double conversion MYR-AUD-MYR-AUD when I cash out.

Anyone of you folk have experience with FCA in Malaysia?

in singapore it's so easy. I can just convert to any denomination without issue and restriction. In fact I can enable and perform all these transaction online. And can just use apps to make purchases overseas.

any advice? thanks

How to maintain aluminium powder coated gate

bengang15 — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:05:09 +0800

Hi guys,

I have these powder coated gates for like 3 years maybe. Now it started to look faded. What more can see some strange pattern.

Previously I was using steel but it started to rust so I thought alright aluminum gate should be OK. But I guess everything has its issues.

So how do you maintain it? I called the supplier they suggested some lubricant. Frankly I don't know how that would solve the problem. Sure it looks OK for a while after 1 month then the kubrictan starts to dry off so it back to square one.

Home Improvement from Shoppee or Lazada

bengang15 — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:01:31 +0800

Frankly I am nuts for home improvement. Sometimes I find the solution from the China people are quite amazing. Cheap too and never would have thought it existed too

Here are some of mine. Would like to hear about yours too.

First time bought a bed direct import from Shoppee.. Quite happy with it. Else I would have spend more than 1k

Bought a led outdoor light hang around my tree. Looks good. Solar so. I don't need any wiring and safe.

Bought capacitor for my fan. Change myself save few hundred for fan. Total I think I have changed like 5-6 already. Massive saving.

I have always wonder if rats or vermins can claw itself it not my washing mashine outlet. Until I found this from Shoppee.. Now I don't worry anymore

Got this bidet for all my toilets. Helps a lot to keep the toilet clean and dry. Kids love it

Change 2 of this already. Last time need to call plumber to come. Now can pretty much diy. Safe a bunch and it's neat. No odor coming out.

Got this shower head. It helps increase the pressure. Also safe water. How it works is the narrows the outlet so less water more pressure.

Transfer Car Ownership Process

bengang15 — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:10:14 +0800

Hi,

Can I know what's the process of transferring car ownership between spouse?

Can runner do everything. Heard its quite tedious with thumbprint. Also the puspakom need to take out the tint also

Any runner to recommend.

Not sure of the process. Rarely buy new car.

Cheapest spectacle

bengang15 — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:27:29 +0800

Hi,

Where can I make cheapest proper spectacle. The cheapest I know is rm 49.

My problem is I keep losing them. So I thought rm49 is OK. But for the past 3 months already lost 2.

Anything that is around rm30?

Plactic replacement for outdoor Bollard Light

bengang15 — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:01:20 +0800

Hi guys,

I have these outdoor bollard lighting. It is from Phillips. Generally it's ok being stainless steel it has serve me well both aesthetically and durability. But my only issue is the plastic cover. It's starting to disintegrate.

1.best case is find a 1:1 replacement. But don't know where can buy or fabricate it.

2. But something to convert it.

It is secured by screwing it to the metal top.

I really don't want to change the whole bollard as the stainless steel is still OK. And I don't really want to make a new cement cast for the mounting and weight. I have 5 of this.

Any suggestion pls.thanks

Installing Dash Cam on New Car

bengang15 — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:30:35 +0800

Hi,

was about to sign on the dotted line then found out car does not have a dash cam. I don't mind paying for it, but what about the warranty.

i have some experience installing dash cam. bascially its:

1. you tap to the ciggrette plug - very ugly - deal breaker for me

2. you tap to the distribution box,this will require a car fuse and a conversionn kit

i asked the SA they said, so long as dont touch the wire then its ok. what does it mean by that?

if its no 2. will it void the warranty?

i am a little cautious on this as i read long time a go a car manufacturer void the warranty when the car caught fire.

i asked the SA, they said "it ok", go to Dasher to install it.

anyone have expeince with this.

car is KIA

thanks

How to store Chinese tea

bengang15 — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:35:20 +0800

Got some tea from friends. I just drink it occasionally.

These two will probbaly last me for years.

Any idea how to store it? Dark cabinets ok?

Smart LED downlight

bengang15 — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:26:08 +0800

Hi,

Anyone installed smart led light before?

They say need router to function.

My house only have wireless modem, so you know the one that you insert sim card for Internet.

Does it work?

Thanks

Tin hau kong open or not?

bengang15 — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:29:22 +0800

Hello all

Tin Hau Kong open now ? Until what time?

A lot of people ?

Thought of going there to look see

Thanks

What's the situation in Mid Valley?

bengang15 — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:28:25 +0800

Hi,

Anyone at Mid Valley?

Jam ? Crowded?

Thought of going there to buy mandarin oranges.

Thanks.

CP500

bengang15 — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:28:49 +0800

Hi,

Just got a letter from LHDN on CP500.

still dont know what is it. Thing is they never say get tax for what. Also I am working overseas, I have no salaried income here and I have not been filing tax for the last 2-3 years.

I have no other income other than divided in which should have been tax already.

Gov no money meh?

Ordering Turkey for Christmas

bengang15 — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:33:28 +0800

Hi folks,

Do you all order Turkey for Christmas? if so where?

After searching high and low

1. Sheraton - RM440
2. Parkroyal -RM470
3. Shangrila - too expensive

please recommend. thanks

(WTG) G2000 shirt and pants

bengang15 — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:42:25 +0800

Item(s):

G2000 shirt and pants

Package includes:

If possible for those tho really have plans to use it.

Price: (!!!NOTICE!!!: Sellers are required to display the exact selling prices of their products. Failure to do so will result in the deletion of the topic)
Picture
Warranty:
None
Dealing method:
Collect yourself at cheras. But this weekend. Else wil put to donation box.

Location:
Cheras

Contact method/details:
PM
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Item(s) conditions:
Used so dont expect it to be in pristine. One of it is brand new with tag

Picture:

Reason for sale:

Giving it away

(WTS) Iphone air 256gb blue

bengang15 — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:10:39 +0800

Item(s):[sold]

Iphone air 256gb blue
Package includes:
Box, cable, already have screen protector and a flip case
Price: (!!!NOTICE!!!: Sellers are required to display the exact selling prices of their products. Failure to do so will result in the deletion of the topic)
Rm4000 firm
Warranty:

Unitl 12th Oct 2026

Dealing method:
Cod cheras
Location:

Contact method/details:
-pm me

Item(s) conditions:
10/10

Picture:

Reason for sale:

Impulse buying. Lol. At the end still prefer my mini

Please note this is a singapore set and i will not be able to provide you an receipt. But warranty is international. And its not sim lock so not tied to telco.

Pls not

(WTG) Gundam and som figures

bengang15 — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 03:51:10 +0800

Item(s): Gundam Figure

Package includes:

Price: (!!!NOTICE!!!: Sellers are required to display the exact selling prices of their products. Failure to do so will result in the deletion of the topic)

Warranty: None

Dealing method: Come collect at my place . must be today or tomorrow afternoon

Location: Cheras

Contact method/details: PM me
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Item(s) conditions: one or two dusty rest are ok

Picture: (scroll to the bottom)

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/5542452

Reason for sale:

these are builded with love. I hope they find a good place to be displayed.

Toilet Renovation Design

bengang15 — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:50:53 +0800

Hi all. My 8-9 years old house already have leak at the toilet. It's affecting the opposite side of the wall.

The contractor gave us 2 suggestion.

1. Just do external piping. Easy. - wife don't want

2. Hack the tiles to try to find the leak. Problem is i contacted the tiles supplier they don't produce those tiles anymore. So it will be weird if I use a different tiles on some spot.

You guys face this situation before?

Are there any smarter way to do it? Or maybe different tiles design solution?

Thanks.