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Buying Car Parts from Overseas

chuakz — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 21:32:43 +0800

Hi guys, I'm sourcing for some car parts from Japan and the UK. For those of you who've purchased parts from overseas, I heard customs are a real pain in the arse on the taxes. So what are some of the creative ways you guys have worked around this?

Alternative for Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric 2?

chuakz — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:27:02 +0800

Guys I drive a Clio RS and while driving last night I noticed my front left tyre had punctured, when I removed it, I saw that the inner side wall was completely torn. Time for a change of tyres. The car is running on Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric 2s stock. Besides the obvious choice of upgrading to the Asymmetric 3(s), are there any alternative tyres to recommend? Michelin PS4? Conti CSC5? Or perhaps some other brand, Yokohama etc....

Size is 205/45 R17

Tips for purchasing a used car

chuakz — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 21:53:56 +0800

I'm in the process of purchasing a used car, my first ever car in fact. I've been looking at a few, test driven already all good condition. According to my research, the current market value of the model of that particular year ranges from 94,000-96,000 MYR. Because the condition of one of the cars is damn good, 3 years of usage and only 13,000 km mileage, we agreed on 98,000. Then, when the salesman escorted me into his office for further discussion, suddenly whip out some big figures which ballooned the final price to 110,000 MYR, which is 12,000 on top of the car price. Now, as a first time noob car purchaser, I was in quite the rush due to my appointments and did not have time to have a thorough look at the breakdown of the additional costs above the vehicle price. What I remembered was included in there was a fee for change of ownership, road tax and insurance (cost around RM 3000+ for insurance). Is this expected or am I being taken advantage of by the used car dealer?

12/9/17 Update: I've checked with the salesman and he mentioned the list price is for the loan application. Actual additional price is 7133 MYR over the car price.
Breakdown:
1. Road tax RM 90
2. Insurance RM 3143
3. JPJ, Puspakom, agreement RM 3900! (Not too sure why this costs so much??)

Road tax is inevitable, insurance 3143 might be acceptable but I do not understand why I have to pay 3900 for the rest?

HR Department hold my salary for bonding issue

chuakz — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 12:36:44 +0800

Fellow ktards,

A few months back I attended a course that my company paid for, which required me to sign a bond. Prior to attending the course, one of my project managers called and asked if I am ok with being bonded. I said yes but for a maximum of one year, but they should prepare a black and white bond document and present it to me before I would agree to it. He said ok but no further action was taken. I then proceeded to email some HR reps about the bond document and the possibility to be confirmed (I was and still is unconfirmed) before my probation period is over. Since I am to be bonded, I figured might as well confirm me straight away. HR head replied that it wasn't possible because confirmation is based on performance and the bond was for the investment the company paid for the course, in a way admitting that company is sending me for the course just to pass some KPIs rather than trusting me to deliver. Although I was fully aware of the reality, the way the HR head put it got me quite mad.

And so I waited, called a few more times to ask for document again without response. I then decided to attend the course anyway and should the HR send me a less than agreeable bond, I was to ignore them. Woohoo.

Attended the one week course, had a lot of fun and met a lot of people. Back to work after and guess what? Around two weeks later, they finally sent me the bond document. As expected, the T&C were totally different from what was promised and I decided to eff them and not sign.

Later during a holiday, I broke my arm and had a 2 month + long medical and hospitalisation leave. During my leave, I received a few calls by HR reps urging me to sign the bond and respond. Of course I refused.

Went back to work in the middle of December 2016. During my medical leave, I found another job. I quit on the second day I was back to work. My site manager then forwarded my resignation to a senior manager in KL. The senior manager asked the site manager if I knew that I had to pay the full amount for the course + travel and accommodation costs amounting to 7k as stated in the bond document. I told my site manager that I hadn't signed the bond and he then proceeded to forward the message to my senior manager's surprise. Senior manager stated "HR must have screwed up" (Seriously he didn't know? Talk about communications in the company).

Then the games began,

I gave a one month notice. Few days later, HR rep called office to ask for my punch cards (never have they done such a thing). It was the end of Dec 2016 and salaries are released on 30th of every month. To my dismay, I did not receive my salary. Called HR rep and was told that my salary for Dec 2016 would be by cheque (Understandable because of my half month absence due to a healing broken arm) and I would receive it no later than January 7. Days went by and I have yet to receive my salary. Checked again on January 6 (Friday) to no avail, and the next day is a weekend so it means that even if my cheque were to be banked in on Friday I wouldn't receive it by the 7th of Jan. Then HR informed my site manager that HR head will have a meeting with me on 11 January (Wednesday).

I called HR rep and she transferred me to HR manager. Asked her about salary, she asked if I knew about my bond issue. "Of course" I replied...."but what relation does it have to me receiving my salary?". HR manager "Oh, even if I bank in the cheque today you will still receive it only by next week. I will pass it to you directly when we have a meeting on Wednesday". She then proceeded with her lousy mind games, trying to make me feel bad about not signing, as if I was unappreciative. She asked for my reason for not signing and I mention that the T&C were not agreeable and I had requested a few times for the document to be delivered to me prior to attending the course. I then mentioned about their lack of professionalism in handling the issue (holding my pay after promising before 7th etc.), she admitted their faults but said that I was being unfair towards the company for "trying to get back at them". "Do you think you will win and feel happy?" she even asked. I then requested for the discussion to continue on our meeting and requested for my cheque to be banked in. She gave some lame excuse like "Oh, you won't receive it until next week anyway mah." I told her "Even if I do not receive it until next week, if you bank in today I will receive it on Monday at the earliest, better than you passing the cheque to me on Wednesday and then I receive the amount earliest by Thursday". More lame excuses followed "Oh, the cheque is issued to Melaka branch, so you bank in there very fast one, KL slower" I gave up and told her to resume discussions on our meeting. "When we meet on Wednesday, we talk as friends, imagine I am your friend, my opinion is that I will sign if I were in your situation, but then again that is my opinion." she ended.....

My prediction is that she will offer me a more "agreeable" bond document and have me sign it in exchange for my salary. I am waiting to see what she tells me or offers me. The ball is on my court and they should've presented me with the document before I attended the course. Stupidly, they did otherwise. I am sure HR dept is in a shitload of trouble because 3 staff attended the course and only one person signed. Heads are gonna roll and they are trying their best to save their heads. Should I report to labour department if she were to employ such tactics? What would you do?

UPDATE (10/1/17): Was supposed to meet HR manager on 11/1/17 but manager called and changed the schedule to the next day on 12/1/17 where I will be meeting with Head of HR Dept. instead. Now they are dragging my site manager into the fray when he wasn't even involved in the whole mess. It seems opinions are split here, some regard my actions as unethical while others think HR is at fault for screwing this up.

UPDATE (11/1/17): Head of HR called and gave me 3 options, stating that he wants to settle the matter ASAP. He will bank in my Dec 2016 salary by the next day.

Option 1: I pay the full amount and keep the cert.
Option 2: I pay the full amount by installment.
Option 3: I choose not to pay, and HR WILL acknowledge my decision but my cert is made invalid.

After reading through comments, admittedly both sides are at fault. HR are at fault for not doing their job and I am also at fault for attending the course knowing that I will screw them up. I told HR head that faults are on both sides, they did not do their job and admittedly what I did is considered unethical. HR head agreed. I told him to send me the documents anyway and I will come up with better suggestion for a better win-win situation.

I have yet to make know to him my suggestion but Option 4 (my own) will be: I pay half the amount for the fees, my cert is made invalid (I will not be working in the field and do not plan to do so)........

UPDATE (14/1/17): After weighing a few options and gathering opinions. I decided it would be best for me to select Option 3, to forfeit the cert but as an additional goodwill move, to also pay for half of course fees as compensation on my side. However, as Head of HR told me that my salary will be banked in to me by 12/1/17, I decided to wait. Guess what? As of today I have yet to receive my salary from Dec 2016. They are really getting on my nerves, I am contemplating selecting option 3 without my additional compensation.

A.P.C Raw Denim Jacket

chuakz — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 00:07:47 +0800

This one's for the denimheads. From the famed French brand APC, famed for their simple designs and FAST FADING denim. Unfortunately I got one size bigger and I have to let it go. For more details please PM me.

Interested parties please let me know before I return the item after January 23.

size: L
pit to pit: 44"
price: RM 850, which is non negotiable and slightly less than the amount I paid for it. I'm just trying to save the hassle of having to return it. (PM before 23 Januray 2016!)
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[WTS] Persol 714 Steve McQueen Foldable Sunglasses

chuakz — Mon, 04 May 2015 16:14:24 +0800

Letting go of my Persol 714 Steve McQueen limited edition sunglasses. Very rare and they cannot be found anywhere in Malaysia. Quality product. Would prefer postage but COD in Melaka is possible. 100% authentic and bought from MrPorter.com.

Reason for sale: Only worn twice. Size is unsuitable for me.
Condition: 100%
Price: ~~RM 700~~ RM 450. Offers are welcomed but please be reasonable.

[WTS] Vanz x Kenzo shoes

chuakz — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:42:26 +0800

Vans x Kenzo
Comes with Vans x Kenzo shoebox.

Reason for sale: Sister bought the wrong size
Condition: 100%. Never worn
Size: Mens US 4. Womens US 5.5.
Price: RM 200.

[WTS] Branded Shoes Clearance. (Pre-loved and NEW)

chuakz — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:16:06 +0800

All items are pre-loved or new as stated and 100% authentic, no fakes. Interested buyers can pm if more info is desired For COD, please pm, available in Melaka only. Prices are negotiable and I can accept any reasonable offers Poslaju might need additional charges depending on item size or number of items bought.

Mr Hare Sir Coxone 2.0 Brogues (Limited Edition Tan Colour exclusive to TheCorner.com)
They are worn less than 10 times and sole scrubbed every time after wear. Soles are EVA foam soles indentation is expected from rough roads. Comes with original Mr Hare box and dustbags.

Reason for sale: Only kept in closet. Not wearing it enough.
Condition: 98%...soles are not pretty after walking on tarmac, not a defect!
Size: UK 9, EU 43. Fits a normal UK 10 due to longer shape.
Price: ~~RM 700~~ RM 450. Shoes cost more than RM 2000 new.

Mr Hare King Tubby Turquoise
They are worn less than 10 times and sole scrubbed every time after wear. Soles are EVA foam soles indentation is expected from rough roads. Comes with original Mr Hare box and dustbags.

Reason for sale: Only kept in closet. Not wearing it enough.
Condition: 95%...soles are indented from walking on rough tarmac as expected. There is a slight discolouration on right pair due to spilt car polish. Not really noticeable during wear.
Size: UK 10, EU 44. Fits true to size
Price: ~~RM 650~~ RM 450. Shoes cost more than RM 2000 new.

[WTS] Cole Haan Lunargrand Navy Suede

chuakz — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 00:19:43 +0800

Selling my Cole Haan Lunargrands due to wrong sizing. Was gifted this pair of shoes and they were too small for me. Too much exposure to the sun have caused the once vibrant blue suede to fade. Condition is not great, the sole is fine but the colour is faded. They retail at Cole Haan Malaysian (Pavilion and KLCC) outlets at more than RM 900. They are however, the most comfortable dressy type shoes one can buy, light as a feather due to the sole having nike lunarlon technology when CH was under Nike ownership. COD is only available in Malacca, elsewhere I would post via Poslaju. For any further enquiries please do not hesitate to PM me.

condition: used, colour faded
size: US 9.5 (They run big, these would fit a normal US 10)...please try at CH outlets
price: RM 250

Regular badminton sessions in Malacca

chuakz — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:36:15 +0800

Just wondering any Melaka LYNers here have groups that need members? Or interested in forming a playing group....share your thoughts here. I'm average player, due to studies, I travel back and forth from Melaka and KL....currently having my summer break and looking for players. I have about 3 average players that can play regularly. Looking for a few more...

[WTS] My Wardrobe Clearance 100% authentic

chuakz — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 23:56:53 +0800

All items are pre-loved and 100% authentic, no fakes. Interested buyers can pm if more info is wanted For COD, please pm, available in Melaka only. Prices are negotiatiable and I can accept any reasonable offers Poslaju might require additional charges depending on item size or number of items bought.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Colourblock Oxford Shirt
worn twice but size is one size too big. Comes with spare buttons.
condition: 100%
size: L. Runs one size larger.
price: RM 70

AMI Alexandre Mattiussi Colourblock Oxford Shirt
Pre-loved piece from French brand AMI. Worn twice but size is too small for me.
condition: 100%
size: 41. Fits a ZARA/Uniqlo size M. PM for more details.
price: RM 160
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Superdry Polo Shirt
Unwanted gift. Too tight for me.
condition: 100%
size: L. Runs extremely tight. Fits a ZARA size M/Uniqlo size M.
price: RM 150
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Polo Ralph Lauren Neon Yellow Polo
Unwanted gift. Worn once.
condition: 100%
size: Custom fit size L.
price: RM 80
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Bad Dog Smell in House

chuakz — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:58:08 +0800

guys...I've had so many people come to my house and tell me there is a bad dog smell...I have 3 dogs at home...it's the kind of typical dog smell u get in pet shops...how do I get rid of it??

PTPTN loan problems

chuakz — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:43:31 +0800

guys...I applied for the PTPTN loan in september...I'm from Monash U...I followed all instructions on the PTPTN website, sent my info to thm but until today....when i click the loan status its like that...I thought I can be able to print out a loan agreement thing? Or did I miss sumthing? The website is not clear on what to do...they don't even have instructions in english.

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Link to post number wrong

chuakz — Thu, 27 May 2010 12:08:36 +0800

dear mods....i'm experiencing probs with the link to post number....as i sell things i need to have a trade list and i placed mine in the thread with the big list of trade list....because its a thread with posts by many different people i need to copy the link from the post number to direct people to my trade list....however...whenever i used that link it always links to the last page of the thread...help...

this is supposed to be the link to my post...post 6081...it links to the last page of the thread oddly...

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=33321254

replies to threads

chuakz — Mon, 03 May 2010 00:09:28 +0800

I am selling some of my stuff on lowyat n i would like to know how to post 2 consequent posts with diff post num...
wat i mean is like i post sumthin...thn i post another thing seperately they will thn end up in the same post...
i want them to be in different posts....how?

Can't change colour of signature

chuakz — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:50:10 +0800

dear forumers....I can't change the colour of my signature...no matter what colour i choose it to be it'll always remain red...what am i suppose to do?

Sunway to Bukit Jalil

chuakz — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:25:05 +0800

help guys...usually on fridays i take the bus at the opposite lane to sunway pyramid straight to kota raya...now that puduraya is closed...how do i get from sunway to bukit jalil? do i have to go all the way to puduraya to take the buses to bkt jalil? (and if so...where r the buses parked at?)...or there is a bus from sunway straight to bkt jalil....i heard U71 buses travel all the way to bkt jalil....is it?

Samurai class...

chuakz — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:37:19 +0800

Guys...I wonder if I'm posting in the right place? but I would like to learn how to handle a katana and such....where can I learn this in M'sia?

Samurai class...

chuakz — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:36:19 +0800

Guys...does any of you know where in M'sia where I can learn all this? Mainly handling of a katana and such?

I want a notebook but not sure which one?

chuakz — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:50:41 +0800

Guys...I want a notebook for use in college....but I'm not sure which to buy....budget is 4000max....my friend suggest HP Pavilion DV4....but my dad has been searching for other brands.....just want your thoughts....