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Import Goods / Transshipment with Courier

zftrans — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 23:28:54 +0800

Hi guys, I’ve never quite got around to having a solution for this.

My business focuses on sales of spare parts. So there are some recent orders where the customer is located outside of Malaysia, and for these orders, I have to source the parts from Europe.

Now, if i send the goods (via courier) directly to the customer in let’s say Singapore, the customer would then get to see my supplier information and buying prices through the commercial invoice in the package.

But if i first bring the goods to Malaysia, and then reexport to Singapore, I’ll have to pay Malaysian duties and taxes, which makes my price less competitive.

Is there a way to go about this, using regular courier services like DHL, FedEx etc?

I know it’s called transshipment, but I don’t think it’s so straightforward to do it using courier service?

Thanks!

Paying Supplier Abroad

zftrans — Sat, 25 Dec 2021 10:34:51 +0800

I have to make a payment to supplier abroad about 36,000EUR (approx 171k MYR). Supplier is based in Netherlands. FTT thru local bank might not be competitive due to exchange rate and all the other fees involved.

I checked Wise, max they allow only 30k MYR transfer each time. It's gonna be troublesome to make multiple transfers with Wise.

If I use Wise business, only can send in EUR, which still involves me doing an FTT.

Previous transfers were all done using FTT over the counter at bank branch. But this was pre-covid. Now go to bank have to queue etc. But one advantage is bank manager will give better rate than board rate. If do FTT via online banking, not entitled to such exchange rates.

Any other suggestions?

Business Online Banking with IBFT

zftrans — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 16:17:04 +0800

Anyone here with online business banking account such as Maybank2e or PB enterprise which has IBFT feature?

I am using CIMB BizChannel for my Sdn Bhd it has IBG only. No IBFT feature. There is RENTAS but it costs RM2.00/transaction.

I want open a second account for my company so wondering if MBB or PBB comes with IBFT?

Many thanks!

Bridge Mode Riger Adm-206

zftrans — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:32:37 +0800

Hi there,

About a year ago, I have subscribed to Streamyx 8Mbps in my company/work home (this house don't require Unifi). TM gave me the shitty ADSL Riger ADM-206 router.

I have a spare unused DLink DIR-619 from my office and want to pair this with the Riger 206 because the Riger is really crap.

The Riger just needs to handle ADSL/PPPoE activities and DIR-619 to handle all the WiFI/DHCP/routing activities.

Anyone can guide me on how to put the Riger in the relevant(bridge) mode to achieve this? Also, I am unsure if the DIR-619 can do the PPPoE? If yes, I rather set up the DIR-619 to do the PPPoE as well..

Hope someone can put me in the right direction.

Thanks

Home Broadband Recommendation

zftrans — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 09:44:33 +0800

Hi guys, I need broadband recommendation for my house. The place I live is not under unifi or time fibre coverage. So it's either gonna be ADSL or 4G wireless broadband.

My main type of usage if gonna be IPTV streaming, Netflix, Youtube, online movies.. so unlimited quota is absolutely necessary.

These are my choices below:

1. Streamyx 8Mbps. Port available in my area, unlimited quota, but RM140 a month/24month contract. Not sure about peak hour performance, neighbours told me it can get slow.

2. Digi Infinite 150. Haven't tested fully yet but need to buy a good router such as Huawei B618 for full performance which cost RM500 minimum. Monthly package is RM150.

3. MaxisOne Go WIfi. Monthly is RM138 for 65GB quota. Performance is amazing in my area, tested a friend's unit, but only thing its limited to 65GB which I think won't be sufficient for me.

Please give me your input guys. I'm inclined to choose Streamyx 8MB but worried about ADSL performance during peak period/rain times as I had bad experience before with ADSL. Another thing its 24month contract and rather pricey at RM140 for slow speed.

kena langgar by unlicensed driver

zftrans — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 08:13:17 +0800

guys, my car qot hit yesterday by an unlicensed lady driver with 2 young kids inside her car.

the damage is gonna cost about RM1k to repair. Initially, the lady was arrogant for someone driving without license & breaking the law.

I told her I'm going to make police report on my part as that is my right, but she begged & plead me not to because she don't have any license and been driving without license for 1 year..

what shall I do guys? It's very irresponsible for her to drive without license especially with 2 young kids inside the car and without proper kid seats & kids weren't wearing safety belt..

Singapore shipping address

zftrans — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 13:58:29 +0800

Does anyone know any company that provides a Singapore shipping address & mail forwarding service? Similar to comgateway or Vpost but with Singapore address. I tried checking with Vpost and VShub but none of these has SG address..

The store I am buying from ships to SG using USPS priority for cheap compared to direct ship to Msia. Then from singapore forward to Msia using Singpost which should cost not more than 10 or 15SGD.. Thanks

[WTS] Adidas Tubular Radial

zftrans — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 17:25:59 +0800

Item(s): Adidas Tubular Radial (UK11)

Package includes: Shoes, box

Price: RM270 (open to offers, nego)

Dealing method: COD

Location of seller: Puchong Jaya

Contact method/details: PM

Age of item: 1 month

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Item(s) conditions: New

Reason for sale: Not a fan of sneakers. Received as a gift and been sleeping in my room.

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[WTS] iPhone 4S 16GB and Asus Nexus 7 16GB WiFi

zftrans — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 13:18:00 +0800

Item(s): Apple iPhone 4S 16GB + Asus Nexus 7 16GB WiFi

Package includes: Device, Box, Charger, USB Cable.

Price: Iphone 4S: RM1050
Nexus 7 : RM600.

Take both for RM1550.

Warranty: iPhone 4S warranty over. Asus Nexus 7 warranty over.

Dealing method: COD.

Location of seller: Puchong Jaya.

Contact method/details: PM me.

Age of item: iPhone 4S - 2 years.
Nexus 7 - 1 year.

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Item(s) conditions:

Reason for sale: Changing to iPhone 5S and hardly use the Nexus. Only use it sometime for reading.

warranty dilemma

zftrans — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:55:42 +0800

hey guys, i don't know if its wise to open a thread just for this but please try to help me out yea.

I have a N85 AP unit and about 3 weeks back, the phone's LCD went blank with just a few lines and dots on it. So i took it back to the shop I bought it from and sent it for warranty claim. This afternoon the shop guys calls me and tells that my LCD unit has broken or something like that and I need to pay RM380 if I want it changed. I asked him what about the warranty and he says that part of the LCD is not covered. He also told me that if I decide to change the LCD unit, there will be warranty for the unit if it spoils again. But it clearly states on my warranty card that LCD is covered for 12 months.

So I'm in a dilemma now. Should I pay the RM380 to change the LCD or shall I send it elsewhere? From what I've heard, there are shops in Digital Mall that can repair the LCD for much cheaper but without warranty I think. I don't know how far this is true but that's what my colleague told me. My AP warranty is from Final Choice by the way.

Please give me your suggestion guys. Is it worth spending the money at Final Choice or shall I take it outside? Thanks guys

puchong to cyberjaya

zftrans — Mon, 25 May 2009 20:36:02 +0800

i'm gonna start studying in MMU cyberjaya next month and i live in Puchong Jaya. is it possible to travel from Puchong Jaya to Cyberjaya everyday via bus service? is it feasible? or is it better to look for accommodation in Cyberjaya? please advice. thank you

waja mmc

zftrans — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:46:54 +0800

i have a 2004 waja mmc. suddenly my car is idling at 1.5k rpm. if i turn on the AC, it idles at 1000 rpm.

i think its TB problem. maybe the TB needs some cleaning and servicing. but just want to know if resetting the ECU by disconnecting the battery terminals will help in anyway? cause the idling is controlled by the ECU right?

puchong to damansara jaya(kdu)

zftrans — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:58:33 +0800

anyone knows what is the easiest way to travel from puchong to damansara(KDU) by public transport?

i can only think of taking LRT from bukit jalil, but have to change to Kelana Jaya Line to get to taman bahagia lrt station.

any other way? thanks a lot

Pudu LRT

zftrans — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:54:24 +0800

guys, the LRT station at the back of pudu bus terminal is called Pudu LRT Station or Plaza Rakyat LRT Station?

and if i want to go to Dang Wangi LRT Station from the LRT station at the back of Pudu bus terminal, do I have to stop at KL sentral and change trains or will the train go directly to Dang Wangi?

i'm kinda new to this LRT thing. so plz help me out guys..

directions

zftrans — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:21:47 +0800

i need directions to wisma tun sambanthan from puchong. pls help guys. thx a lot

acer lappie

zftrans — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:09:48 +0800

i have a acer aspire 4315. everytime i leave my laptop running and i turn off the monitor by using Fn+F6 which turns off the monitor, and when i get back to use my lappie, and press any key to revive my monitor, my whole monitor turns white.. but the laptop is still running..

i have this laptop for about 4 months now.. and two other friends who bought the same model and bought it at the same time as me, don't have this problem..

i can't do much when the monitor turns white.. all i have to do is, hold the power button for about 5 seconds and it turns off the whole lappie and i have to start it again, and it'll be okay..

this happens when i turn off my monitor for about 30 mins or so.. if i turn it off for a short while, it doesnt happen. my lappie is running on the stock VGA which is intel graphics accelerator x3 100.

please advice guys..

waja sluggish autobox

zftrans — Sat, 31 May 2008 21:30:15 +0800

lately my 2004 waja's autobox has been acting weirdly. when the car is cold/cold start, the gear change from first to second has been very sluggish. it takes a long time to shift into second and the when it changes the car jerks.

and when it is in second, and i apply the brakes to stop at a junction the car stops but the gear remains in second and it idles at 1500rpm. and when i have stopped for about 3 or 4 seconds, it downshifts again to first gear and it idles at 800rpm.

but after i have moved for about 2 to 3 minutes the gear changes becomes normal.. smooth shifting.. it only happens when the car is cold or not used for a few hours.

my car's mileage currently is 85000km and I have changed the ATF at 80000km. what could be the problem? is my gearbox showing signs of breaking down? and also the check engine light shows up for about 5 to 8 seconds after starting my car.

suitable bank account

zftrans — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:51:04 +0800

hey guys, im currently a student and i need to open up a bank account. im yet to be 18 but i'll be 18 in a few months time. so could you guys suggest some good banks. i heard some bad stuff about maybank so im thinking of other banks.

most of the banks have branches near my place, maybank, cimb, BSN, rhb. and do i neeed to be 18 first in order to open up a basic savings account with ATM card? thanks a lot guys

event in klcc

zftrans — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:41:53 +0800

someone told me there's a computer event in klcc today and tomorrow and tomorrow being the last day. i heard they are bringing in some lambos and other exotics tomorrow.

anyone can confirm what event is this.. and what about the cars

she cheated!

zftrans — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:19:33 +0800

i was going out with her for about 3 months.. then one fine day she decided to go clubbing with her friends. i couldn't go cause i was in penang for a business trip. the next afternoon she called me and told me that she met a bangla mix canadian guy, who is younger than me in the club the previous night and he came up to her and did a dirty dance. she calls the guy 'afghan'!

so after clubbing, she gave him her number and at 4am he called her up and took her to the mamak nearby.. i was still cool about this cause i thought he could be just another friend.

soon after that, everytime i call her, the conversation was always about 'afghan'. but she kept telling me that she doesnt like him cause he was always acted like an ass and he gave her lots of problems.

then last saturday was sunburst, she went for it with one of her friends. and she told me that she met 'afghan' there and he helped get tickets for her friend.

and after sunburst, she went to BB starbucks with him.. he bought her coffee and while they were hanging out, he kissed her neck and told her that he loves her.

she told me about this the next day and i was upset. she told me to rethink our relationship. she told me she likes him only, but if she tried, she could love him. and while we were talking, i could sense that she wanted to be with him. she was telling me that how good he is and how he buys her everything and takes her everywhere..

and that night i decided to let her go. i knew she wanted to be with him and she will be happy with him. so i let her go and i have lost her to someone that could possibly be better than me! all i want is for her to be happy.

i checked her blog after letting her go, and she posted up pictures of them together in starbucks and sunburst. and she even wrote there she was obsessed to him..

so what do u think guys? did i do the right thing? or was i stupid enough to let her go just like that? she was cheating on me and she even told me that she was sorry that she cheated!