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Magik Rompak - Now You See Me ripoff?

M.A. — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:14:56 +0800

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[WTS] AMD Ryzen 3 2200G CPU[SOLD]

M.A. — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:41:09 +0800

Item(s): AMD Ryzen 3 2200G CPU

Package includes: CPU only in original plastic enclosure

Price: SOLD

Warranty: 1 week personal warranty

Dealing method: COD anywhere within KL.

Location: KL

Contact method/details:
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Item(s) conditions: Used

Reason for sale: I've updgraded.

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Google Services thinks I'm in Russia

M.A. — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 12:09:45 +0800

So started like a month ago I have this symptoms on my PC AND Android phone.

1. Searching in Google will default to Russian location and language
2. Ads in Youtube are from Russia.

I thought I've been hacked or something until I realize when I'm on my phone and using mobile data, the problems disappeared.

So I did an experiment yesterday.

On Android phone, using mobile data, Google Homepage Location using Firefox Incognito is Malaysia.

On Android phone, using Home Wifi, Google Homepage Location using Firefox Incognito is Russia.

On PC when tethering mobile data, Google Homepage Location using Firefox Incognito is Malaysia.

On PC when using Home Wifi, Google Homepage Location using Firefox Incognito is Russia.

So the culprit seems to be Home Wifi. ISP is Time Fibre

Could it be ISP is routing Google services data to Russia? Why?

It only effects Google Services. Opening Google Maps while using Wifi and with Firefox Incognito will show my general location is in Russia. But checking my Ip address in Incognito will show my location correctly in Malaysia.

Anybody have any idea?

Update

QUOTE(M.A. @ Dec 31 2021, 12:31 AM)

Alright, here's a more detailed post to give a more detailed picture.

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Here are the four devices used and how they are connected to the Internet for this test.

1. Windows 10 PC - Connected via LAN cable to Time router, later connected to Celcom via USB tethering with Android phone mobile data.

2. Android phone - Connected via Wifi to Time router, later to Celcom via mobile data.

3. iMac - Connected via Wifi to Time router, later to Celcom via hotspot sharing with iPhone X mobile data.

4. iPhone X - Connected via Wifi to Time router, later to Celcom via mobile data.
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Router provided by Time is Huawei HG8145V5 and all settings are the same as they were when the router was installed.
Mobile data settings as per each phone settings provided by Celcom.
No VPN. No proxy.

Each devices uses Brave Browser Private Browsing to avoid Google account logins and settings messing up the test.

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All devices displayed the same behavior as below:

Connected to Time router:

Google Search Page - Location Russia
Google Map Webpage - Location Russia
Youtube (webpage and app) - Showing Youtube RU with Russian ads
Any page or app that uses Google ads - Russian Ads
Ip location via https://whatismyipaddress.com/ - Location Malaysia

Connected to Celcom:

Google Search Page - Location Malaysia
Google Map Webpage - Location Malaysia
Youtube (webpage and app) - Showing Youtube MY with Malaysia ads
Any page or app that uses Google ads - Malaysia Ads
Ip location via https://whatismyipaddress.com/ - Location Malaysia

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Furthermore if connected to Time router and logged into a Google account, the localization can be forced by changing location settings in Google account. But Google homepage still gives location as Russia and ads in Youtube stays in Russian. Everything else follows that forced localization.

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This rerouting behavior seems to affect only Google Services. Other services such as FB, Twitter, and ads not provided by Google show the correct Malaysia localization.

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I'm still suspecting this has something to do on TIME side. Gonna have a long chat with them tomorrow.
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Rock Band 3 Wireless Fender Mustang PRO-Guitar

M.A. — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 20:58:44 +0800

Item(s):

Rock Band 3 Wireless Fender Mustang PRO-Guitar Controller for Xbox 360.

Can be connected to PC to use as a MIDI controller.

Package includes:

Box, guitar unit, strap, manual, batteries. Guitar pick is missing.

Price: SOLD

Warranty: 3 days personal warranty

Dealing method: COD around KL. Postage is available within Malaysia at a cost.

Location: KL

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Item(s) conditions: Old. Slight discoloration on the box and the unit. Item still works when connected to PC wirelessly.

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WTS Archgon & Fideco HDD Dock (Used)

M.A. — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 02:56:20 +0800

Item(s):

1. Archgon Astrodome Usb3.0 Sata 2.5"/3.5" Hdd Docking Mh-3520 (One Bay) -sold

2. FIDECO USB3.0 Dual Bay HDD Docking Station For 2.5''/3.5'' SATA HDD and SSD - sold

Package includes:

The docking Unit, USB cable, and power adapter.

Warranty:

3 days personal warranty

Dealing method:

COD anywhere within KL. No postage.

Contact method/details:

Pm
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Item(s) conditions:

Used for a few years but still working perfectly.

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Used WD 2TB Green and 3TB Blue 3.5" hard drives

M.A. — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 14:06:15 +0800

Item(s):

HD 1 - Western Digital Green 2TB 3.5 inch Hard Drive. Manufactured July 2013. (SOLD)
HD 2 - Western Digital Green 2TB 3.5 inch Hard Drive. Manufactured Oct 2014. (SOLD)
HD 3 - Western Digital Blue 3TB 3.5 inch Hard Drive. Manufactured Feb 2018 (SOLD)

Price negotiable.

All hard drives are used. All hard drives checked with HD sentinel. No bad sectors. They are never used as internal hard drive but as external for long term data storage. Selling them as there's no longer a need for them.

Warranty:

3 days personal warranty for all hard drives.

HD3 still have limited warranty with Western Digital until April 2020.

Dealing method: COD / Bank transfer

Location: Anywhere around KL. I don't do postage for these. Too fragile.

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Where to get anti-static bag for hard disk?

M.A. — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 12:35:13 +0800

Wondering where to get anti static bag to store 3.5 inch hard disk. I only need 5. Online only selling in bulk. Went to lowyat plaza empty handed.

Anybody have any idea?

WTS MSI Geforce GT 710 2GB Low Profile

M.A. — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 22:54:06 +0800

Item(s): WTS MSI Geforce GT 710 2G Low Profile

Package includes: Comes with the box and receipt purchased in February 2017. Only thing missing is the CD, but you can download the driver online.

Price: SOLD

Warranty: One week personal warranty.

Dealing method: COD around KL. Postage available for within Malaysia (RM 10)

Location: KL

Contact method/details: PM or whatsapp to 019879542(three)
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Item(s) conditions: Pristine. Used only for one week to troubleshoot PC. In the box ever since.

Reason for sale: PC Upgraded.

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Kingston 4GB DDR3 1333Mhz

M.A. — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 20:34:29 +0800

Item(s): Kingston 4GB DDR3 1333Mhz (2 Units available)

Price: : SOLD

Warranty: One week personal warranty (Kingston Lifetime Warranty)

Dealing method: COD around KL. Free postal available (within Malaysia only).

Location: KL

Contact method/details: PM or whatsapp to 019-879542(three)
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Item(s) conditions: Working condition. First stick was purchased over six years ago. Still working beautifully. Second stick was purchased as a refurbished unit two years ago. Also working.

Reason for sale: Upgraded my rig.

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WTS PS4 Pro 1TB Console (Used)

M.A. — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 02:34:14 +0800

Item(s): Playstation 4 Pro 1TB console

Package includes: The whole complete package in the box; main console, one controller, power cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, earphone/mic.

Price: SOLD

Warranty: Personal warranty 3 days

Dealing method: COD

Location: Anywhere in KL

Contact method/details: PM or whatsapp only to 019879542(three)
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Item(s) conditions: 9\10. Console has been updated to 6.2 firmware and wiped

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Reason for sale: Played everything that I want. Now It's your turn.

WTS Xbox One 500GB Console

M.A. — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:38:55 +0800

Item(s): Xbox One 500GB Console

Package includes:

1: Main console with 500GB capacity
2. Power brick and power cable
3. Chat headset
4. HDMI cable
5. Original controller
6. Second controller (the new bluetooth version)
7. 4 games (used) in their boxes ; Assasin's Creed Syndicate, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Dying Light Enchanced Edition, The Witcher 3 Game of the Year Edition.

Price: SOLD

Warranty: 3 days personal warranty

Dealing method: COD

Location: KL

Contact method/details: PM or Whatsapp to 019879542(three)
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Item(s) conditions:

Some issues:

1. Console a little bit scratched on the shiny part

2. Box available but the inserts are gone. I can pad the inside with bubble wrap.

3. Firmware is the latest. Console have been factory reset. You NEED internet connection for initial setup.

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Reason for sale: Need the funds for moving.

Dualshock 4 Controller

M.A. — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 01:20:44 +0800

ITEM:

DUALSHOCK 4 controller brand new still in packaging. Already got enough controllers, I'm selling this one.

PICTURE

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PRICE
SOLD

WARRANTY

3 DAYS personal warranty.

DEALING METHOD

COD. Around KL Area

Postage within Malaysia can be arranged but buyer bear the cost.

CONTACT

PM

Used PS4 Games

M.A. — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 01:07:49 +0800

ITEMS:

1. Marvel's Spiderman. Region 3. Code unredeemed. RM 180 (SOLD)

2. Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Limited Steelbook Edition. Region 3. RM 180 (SOLD)

3. Far Cry 5. Region 3. Code unredeemed. RM 120. (SOLD)

4. Horizon Zero Dawn. Complete Edition. Code unredeemed. Region 3. Rm 120 (SOLD)

5. The Last Guardian. Region All. RM 70. (SOLD)

6. Uncharted 4 A Thief's End. Region 2. RM 70. (SOLD)

7. Dying Light. Region 3. Code redeemed. Rm 50 (SOLD)

PICTURES:

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DEALING METHOD

1. COD. Around KL area.

2. Pos Laju. Free to anywhere in Malaysia.

CONTACT

You can PM your interest or whatsapp at 0198795423
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Genting Highland bus accident

M.A. — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 17:17:59 +0800

Another day, another bus accident.

Happened today. Will update details once news come in.

WARNING, EMBEDDED VIDEO SUPER GORE. MULTIPLE DEAD BODIES SHOWN.

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McD All You Can Eat Durian McFLurry!

M.A. — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 12:16:51 +0800

https://www.facebook.com/events/278386109649410/

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20 people only per session.

WTS Xbox One Games (Used)

M.A. — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 15:57:36 +0800

WTS these used Xbox One games still in good condition

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Quantum Break (code unredeemed) for Rm 100

Mirror's Edge Catalyst for (SOLD)

Titanfall 2 for (SOLD)

Ryse for (SOLD)
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PM or whatsapp 0198795423 for details

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COD if can come to my place.

For postage, free of charge via Poslaju

WTS Wii U Deluxe Set 32 GB (Used)

M.A. — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 08:46:16 +0800

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Wii U Deluxe Set 32 GB complete set with box for sale. Moving out so need to sell ASAP.

Price: RM 900

Condition excellent. Just minor scratch on the top due to a cat (damn that cat).

I'll throw in a plug converter since this is the US set. It uses the new two prong plug. So you'll need it to convert the plug type. This set can handle Malaysian Voltage. No worries.

The two pre-installed games are automatically tied to my NintendoID so it's not transferable. Well, if you ask nicely maybe we can arrange something *wink*

CoD in Klang Valley, Putrajaya, Cyberjaya, and parts of Selangor that's not too far from Klang Valley.

Postage? Not really confident about that since this item is B-U-L-K-Y. Rather CoD.

Please just Pm or SMS/Whatsapp to +60198795423. Don't call. Most of the time I'll be in the office anyway.

Warranty: Original shop warranty expired. Personal warranty three days.

Help in setting up home network hardwares

M.A. — Wed, 20 May 2015 13:50:00 +0800

Sorry for the crude drawing above but that's the current setup at my friend's house right now. It's an apartment.

The Apple TV is a new addition and currently receiving weak signal from the wireless modem. Even phones used in the living room suffers from this. Homeplugs used is TP-Link 1 port homeplug.

1. Can I buy a two port homeplugs to replace the ones currently used, so that The AppleTV can be connected to the network via LAN cable and the HyppTV still maintains its connection? Though using this method won't solve the problem of weak wireless signal in the living room....

2. Or is it better to just buy a WiFi extender and maintain using the AppleTV via wireless connection? Any brand that you can recommend that works well with Unifi wireless modem?

Thank you.

WTS PS4 Games (USED)(R3)

M.A. — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 15:59:05 +0800

WTS these used PS4 games:

1. Assassin's Creed: Unity (DLC redeemed)(RM 110) SOLD

2. The Last of Us Remastered (RM 120) SOLD

3. Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris (RM 90)(DLC and Season Pass not yet redeemed) SOLD

4. Saints Row IV-Re-elected(RM 100)(Gat out of Hell expansion is already redeemed. So I'm selling the complete base game and the initial DLC only)

All in excellent condition and for R3 region.

Asking prices are listed above.

Or offer me your price.

FREE poslaju to the whole of Malaysia.

COD only for KL, Cyberjaya, Putrajaya and certain parts of Selangor.

Frankly I prefer poslaju. Fuel is not that cheap these days.

If interested, PM me on this account or Whatsapp/SMS to 019-8795423

Letting go because I've platinumed all of them. It's your turn now.

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MovieGoGo Presents: Yasmin Fan Film Convention

M.A. — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 22:27:53 +0800

http://www.movie-gogo.com/

Kinda like Kickstarter with all the tiered rewards. All proceeds will go towards Yasmin Ahmad museum in Ipoh.