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Sauces, Marinades and Condiments for Sale

Playbook — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:23:28 +0800

I hope everyone stays safe and healthy during this Coronavirus crisis.

We currently deliver packaged sauces, marinades and condiments in Malaysia as well as abroad, but during this time, given that it is going to be challenging for people to get food supplies from their convenience stores and hypermarkets, we want to be able to help make it a little easier for you to get food to your home. If any of you need an OEM manufacturer for sauces, marinades and condiments, or if you want to buy some food supplies direct for yourself and your family, please feel free to reach out.
The following is available (in 200g or 1kg pouches):

Ready-to-Eat
- Black pepper sauce
- Bulgogi sauce
- Cajun honey sauce
- Chipotle sauce
- Kimchi sauce
- Mushroom pasta
- Sambal nasi lemak
- Sambal penyet
- Satay sauce

Ready-to-Use
- Assam seafood curry paste
- Chicken curry paste
- Curry laksa paste
- Hainanese chicken rice paste
- Masak merah paste
- Penang asam laksa paste
- Rendang paste
- Tomyam paste
- Vegetarian curry paste

If you have a recipe that you want to manufacture, feel free to reach out via direct message. We can manufacture to your recipe specifications, as well as provide warehousing and delivery. We do not do any marketing or packaging design - that will be entirely up to you (but perhaps colourful, fancy packaging may be less important during a time of crisis like now.

Blockchain Project Nights on 10th August

Playbook — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 06:19:27 +0800

UK-based Priority Token is hosting a dinner, discussion and presentation session at the Grand Suite, Level 7, KL Hilton this Friday (10th August) with projects from Japan, Taiwan and Cyprus. The event is free to join and you are welcome to attend, network and learn about blockchain projects / cryptocurrency investing.

https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/blockchain-proj...ets-48583903764

You can also visit https://t.me/asiablockchain on Telegram for other events on the calendar in Asia as well.

Cafe equipment and furnishings for sale

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:30:00 +0800

Cafe equipment and furnishings for sale

Playbook — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 06:43:03 +0800

Hi there - one of my friends is selling off equipment and furnishings from his cafe based in IOI Boulevard at Puchong.

In case you are interested, or know of someone who is, please let them know that the sale is at located at Doi Chaang cafe at IOI Boulevard at Puchong, can just walk in, it is cash & carry.

Equipment items e.g.:
Espresso Machine & Coffee grinder
Eureka Zenith blk Coffee grinder 10kg
2 door counter chiller
Confectionery showcase
Midea MD-WD-258 Chest Freezzer 198L
Single dispenser ( Tissue )
Compact Towel Dispenser
Oven Toaster
Time recorder WE288N ( PUNCH CARD )
Breville smart coffee grinder
Photocatlyst mosquito trap
ISI SODA SIPHON-Silver
Philip Air Fryer
Chest chiller/freezer top open door
Work table 2 tier under-shelf
Midea MD-WD-258 chest freezer

Furniture items e.g.:
Dux chair with 9 back pillows
Round table 70x70x65cm
Roy chair-fabric
Round table 70x70x65cm
High chair Baugham - Black
Eames Dining chair - white
Table 135x75x75(H)cm
Square table 75x75x75(H)cm
Square single bowl s/t sink
Vitisjo Shelv UT51x
Vitisjo Shelv UT100
Vittsjo Shelv U
Expedit F shelv
Antilop Highchair
Hi-Eccowood bar counter
Square table
Round table
Dining chair
S/S double bowl sink table
S/S work table with 2 tier under shelf
Nordnyra wht/blk chair

Cafe equipment and furnishings for sale

Playbook — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 06:40:01 +0800

Cafe equipment and furnishings for sale

Playbook — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 06:36:21 +0800

Cafe equipment and furnishings for sale

Playbook — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 06:34:12 +0800

How many people are into bitcoins here?

Playbook — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 19:48:22 +0800

I would like to find out about Malaysians' experiences with bitcoins or other altcoins (cryptocurrencies in general).

http://bitcoinmalaysia.wordpress.com

Resorts World Sentosa Poker Tournament 22-24 June

Playbook — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 09:45:56 +0800

Hi,

Resorts World Sentosa is organising their inaugural poker tournament. This will be held from 22-24 June at Resorts World Sentosa. They are providing free accommodation and guaranteeing S$150,000 in prize money, with S$45,000 for 1st place.

This is an invitation-only event, and if you are interested, do send me a private message.

http://www.rwsentosa.com/portals/0/RWS/ent...entertain04.jpg

Genting Poker Tournament 14-15 June

Playbook — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 09:30:47 +0800

Hi,
1. Is anyone going for this event? PM me if you want to meet up during the event.
2. Seats are sold out for this tournament but if you want to participate and get seats, PM me. Last-minute seats can be arranged via the organisers, Genting.

PM me if you want to join. Seats are fully sold out, but spaces can be opened up.

Poker (NLHE, Omaha)

Playbook — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:57:37 +0800

Seeing if there are poker players active and alive in Malaysia Anyone fancy a game? Anyone here play no limit hold em, omaha hi, omaha hi-lo (i.e. omaha 8)?

Want to Ask: iMac or Mac Pro

Playbook — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:55:07 +0800

Dear friends / fellow Lowyatians,

I am seeking this opinion on another thread too - the Apple subforum (http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=912242) - but I am also asking the same questions here in case I can get some views from those of you who have experienced Apple products before.

Would like to ask you your opinion: Which would be more suitable -
(a) A 24-inch iMac
(b) Mac Pro with 23-inch Cinema Display (or 30-inch Cinema Display)

Usage:
(1) Mainly financial-related work, portfolio management / trading (a lot of which have Javascript applications for depicting charts, etc.), traditional tools such as Excel, Powerpoint and some other specialised applications like Metastock, Value-at-Risk applications such as Palladium (if they have MAC-compatible software).
(2) Occassionally, watching movies from the comfort of a bed / sofa nearby.

Limited games, not really into that.
Also not photoshopping, etc. Not into digital photography (at the moment, anyway).

My questions are:
1. Is (b) excessive, and will (a) suffice for the above? (Because I hear a lot about (b) being good for professionals, or even scientists looking at detailed molecular structures, etc.)
2. Has anyone had any good / bad experiences regarding either option (a) or option (b)?

My last question, as I intend to buy this setup soon:
3. Can you recommend a good Apple Store in the Klang Valley, or other dealer that I should go to?

Much appreciated.

You can reply to this thread, or you can also PM me. That would be much appreciated.

Regards,
Mark

Want to Ask: iMac or Mac Pro

Playbook — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:53:05 +0800

Dear friends / fellow Lowyatians,

Would like to ask you your opinion: Which would be more suitable -
(a) A 24-inch iMac
(b) Mac Pro with 23-inch Cinema Display (or 30-inch Cinema Display)

Usage:
(1) Mainly financial-related work, portfolio management / trading (a lot of which have Javascript applications for depicting charts, etc.), traditional tools such as Excel, Powerpoint and some other specialised applications like Metastock, Value-at-Risk applications such as Palladium (if they have MAC-compatible software).
(2) Occassionally, watching movies from the comfort of a bed / sofa nearby.

Limited games, not really into that.
Also not photoshopping, etc. Not into digital photography (at the moment, anyway).

My questions are:
1. Is (b) excessive, and will (a) suffice for the above? (Because I hear a lot about (b) being good for professionals, or even scientists looking at detailed molecular structures, etc.)
2. Has anyone had any good / bad experiences regarding either option (a) or option (b)?

My last question, as I intend to buy this setup soon:
3. Can you recommend a good Apple Store in the Klang Valley, or other dealer that I should go to?

Much appreciated.

You can reply to this thread, or you can also PM me. That would be much appreciated.

Regards,
Mark

PSP vs xBox360 vs Wii

Playbook — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 06:50:33 +0800

Hi - I am wondering what are people's views on the advantages / disadvantages of:
1. Sony PSP
2. MS xBox 360
3. Nintendo Wii

Could people share their experience and opinions?

Guide: Scams - Western Union & Escrow Services

Playbook — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:06:36 +0800

Hi - Based on the various PMs and feedback I received on my guide to sending / receiving Paypal, I realise that there are 2 new common questions - use of:
(1) Western Union
(2) Escrow services

(1) BE WARY OF SELLERS ASKING FOR WESTERN UNION SERVICES - 9 TIMES OUT OF 10, IT'S POSSIBLY FRAUD.

What's the Western Union Service? It's a wire transfer service that is meant to enable people to easily transfer funds from one point of the world to any point of the world. Is it useful? Undoubtedly so, because Western Union outlets are found all over the world. Even in a rural district of a third-world nation, you can wire your funds there.

HOWEVER, IT IS RIFE WITH FRAUDSTERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ABUSE THE SYSTEM.

You can draw the analogy that Western Union works on a very simple userid and password system.

There are 3 basic steps to the system.
(a) You go to a Western Union outlet and create a payment of US$[X], as well as create an identification key (a unique password).
(b) You communicate that identification key to the recipient.
© The recipient goes to *ANY* Western Union outlet in the world, and provides that identification key, they get their funds.

You might ask... but I know the person's name, how can he scam me?

I could call myself Abraham Lincoln, ask you to give me the ID key, and I can withdraw the money. Am I Abraham Lincoln? *checking myself* Nope, certainly not. To understand this flaw in the system, Western Union, as mentioned above, is designed for the purpose of sending money to any part of the world - even rural districts of third-world nations. In some nations, there is no national identity card system. Hence, ID checks are not required. So, in the end, you have lost your money, and for all you know, you sent your money to Abraham Lincoln. Good luck in finding Mr Abraham Lincoln

An alternative that I have often seen is where a scammer asks you to send funds to another person (perhaps, your friend). They ask you to provide confirmation on the Western Union transfer by giving them the payment details. DO NOT GIVE IT TO THEM. Though you had intended to send the funds to your friend (perhaps acting as your escrow service), they can INTERCEPT THE PAYMENT WITH THE IDENTIFICATION KEY.

IN SUMMARY, ALWAYS AVOID WESTERN UNION-TYPE OF DEALS. 9 times out of 10, this will save you money.

(2) BE WARY OF THIRD-PARTY ESCROW SERVICES, ESPECIALLY "UNFAMILIAR" ONES.

What's an escrow service? You can think of an escrow service as an independent third-party. You send funds to the escrow service, the escrow service releases those funds to the seller once the buyer confirms receipt of the goods.

AN ESCROW SERVICE IS RIFE WITH FRAUD - BOTH THE SELLER AND THE BUYER CAN BE AFFECTED!

There are 3 basic steps to the system (blame it on my consultant training, I always think in 3s haha).
(a) Buyer sends funds to Escrow.
(b) Seller sends items to Buyer.
© Once Buyer confirms receipt, the Escrow releases funds to the Seller.

Fraudsters attack the system in the following manner:
(a) A fraudulent seller asks you (the potential buyer) to use an escrow system, XYZ. They might say this because it's a high-value item, and they have low credentials / reputation / feedback. Sometimes, they even say THEY DON'T TRUST YOU, and they want to use a third-party escrow to make sure the payment's safe. Once you have sent payment, the fraudulent seller disappears, and SO DOES THE ESCROW SERVICE. Because what happens is that the seller sets up a fake ESCROW SERVICE to collect the payment. All you will have is some fake company ID which was used to set up the fake ESCROW SERVICE in the first place. You don't even have the names of the people behind the business.
(b) A fraudulent buyer may say THEY DON'T TRUST YOU, and suggest that both of you use an escrow system, XYZ. Funds are sent to the escrow service. After you have sent the goods to the buyer, and you are expecting the funds from the escrow service (which is only released once buyer confirms receipt), the escrow service performs a David Copperfield and disappears! So, you are out of pocket for the goods you have sent.

There are exceptions to this - though it's more expensive, you should only use brand-name Escrow Services (an eBay approved international escrow service or www.escrow.com).

DON'T USE ANY OTHER ESCROW SERVICES - SAVE YOURSELF FROM FRAUD!

Have a good year ahead,
safe trading,

Undervalued Equities in Malaysia

Playbook — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 10:31:14 +0800

What are good undervalued equities in Malaysia?

E.g. High cash per share, low price / book value...

Any suggestions?

Guide to sending / receiving funds via Paypal

Playbook — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 10:14:07 +0800

Hi,

Just creating a -ful guide for new users (and in some cases, seasoned veterans) who are thinking of using (or currently using) Paypal to pay for their goods or items online. It is draft, and I will keep editing and updating this in my spare time.

(1) How do you know if someone is safe / reliable enough that you can transact with them on Paypal?
Always request the Member's Information screenshot. See attached picture below.
The Member Information box will display:
(i) The seller's reputation. This is the number of Verified Paypal members who have made paypal payments to that member. Unverified members who have made payments don't count towards that score. It is very hard to increase and means that the member is less likely to defraud you. To increase this score, the member must have transacted regularly with just Verified Paypal members (e.g. often rejecting payments from Unverified members). If this score is <200, be wary...
(ii) Account status. Only deal with Verified members. Verified members have completed some steps towards verifying their identity with Paypal. If they are unverified members, be wary...
(iii) Account type. Preferably, only deal with Premier / Business account holders. These are members who regularly transact on Paypal and pay commission charges to Paypal. This means they are less likely to cheat you. If they are personal account holders, be wary...
(iv) Account Creation Date & Paypal Member For. This shows how long he / she has been on Paypal. If they have been on Paypal for some time, they have often built up a track record on Paypal - they are less likely to cheat you and get their account suspended. If the user has been on Paypal less than 2 years, be wary...

(2) How do you "test" if a Paypal account exists?
I usually create a Money Request for US$0.01 with the subject line "test". Once this Money Request is sent, it tells me:
(i) If the account exists. If it doesn't exist, Paypal will let you know that the email address has not been registered to use a Paypal service. In which case, the Paypal account, once created, is totally new! Be wary...
(ii) The name of the person behind the Paypal email (or at least, the name that is registered to that Paypal account). If the name differs from the person you expected to be dealing with, be wary...
(iii) The verified / unverified status of the recipient's account. If it's unverified, be wary...
(iv) The personal / premier / business type of the recipient's account. If it's personal account, be wary...
(v) The Paypal rating of the recipient's account. If it's a low rating, e.g. below 200, be wary...

Feel free to PM me with questions or suggestions, and I will improve / update this guide.

Antivirus software

Playbook — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 09:25:34 +0800

I am looking for a good retailer in KL / PJ which sells licensed antivirus. Any good recommendations?

Xbox 360

Playbook — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 09:21:19 +0800

Do you know where one can find a reliable retailer of xbox 360 in Malaysia? Thanks.

When's Halo 3 coming to Malaysia?

Playbook — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 09:15:22 +0800

Does anyone know when legal copies of this game will be available here? Thanks.