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[WTS] Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Blue 512GB Original

counterp2 — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 16:11:20 +0800

Item(s):Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Blue 512GB Original Malaysia set with Samsung warranty

[b]Package includes:

Fullset
New Samsung Front Protection Film x1
Samsung Fold 4 Pen x2
9H Curved Edge Font Protection Film x1,
Free 2 times Inner Screen Protection Film Replacement (Until Dec 24 warranty)

Casing:
Samsung Standing Cover x2
Nilkin Casing with Stand x1
Transparent Casing with Holder x1

Price: RM3499

Warranty: By Samsung Malaysia untill Dec 2024

Dealing method:COD (Cash on Delivery), phone diagnostic apps available for checking.

Location: Teluk Intan, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur

Contact method/details: 0162506347 (can ask any questions)

Item(s) conditions: Tip top condition. (Insta-cash app certified, 100% Samsung diagnostic)

Reason for sale: change to S24 Ultra

[WTS] Samsung S20 Ultra 5g 128GB

counterp2 — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 15:48:14 +0800

[b]Item(s):Complete set Samsung S20 Ultra 5g with 128 GB

[b]Package includes:S20 Ultra 5g 128gb+ Original Box, Charger, etc

[b]Price:RM 2999 (reduced) Color=Cosmic Grey

[b]Warranty:Until March 2021

[b]Dealing method:COD, or pos laju

[b]Location:Teluk Intan, Perak

[b]Contact method/details:Whatsapp or call 016-2506347
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[b]Item(s) conditions:99.99% condition with casing and screen protector

[b]Reason for sale:Changing to iphone because samsung watch does not have Lte

(WTS) Apple Watch Nike+ 42mm Series 2 with GPS

counterp2 — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 12:28:47 +0800

Item(s):Apple Watch Nike+ 42mm Series 2 with GPS

Package includes:Complete set with box, watch, charger, adapter, apple straps

Price:RM 1150 non negotiable [color=black]

Warranty:Bought in 13/1/2017 from apple store online, so got one month left warranty by apple malaysia

Dealing method:COD in kl (10/12/17) or teluk intan or Courier with insurance

Location:Teluk Intan

Contact method/details:Whatsapp 016-2506347
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Item(s) conditions:Front screen-Perfect condition because always protected by screen protector since day 1, Back- A bit wear since it is in contact with skin, Side -Perfect, System- Using latest Apple Watch ios

Picture:

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Reason for sale:Switch to Android and now using Samsung Note 8. Please note that apple watch series 1 is selling at RM 1299 in apple store. The apple watch that i am selling is Apple Watch Series 2 with GPS and water resistant which is much expensive.

[WTS] Iphone 6 plus 128GB White RM 2099

counterp2 — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:37:40 +0800

Item(s): Iphone 6 Plus 128GB (original malaysia set)

Package includes: Box, charger

Price:RM2099

Warranty: Can check during COD

Dealing method:COD or courier

Location of seller:Teluk Intan

Contact method/details:whatsapp or call 016-2506347

Age of item:1 year ++

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Item(s) conditions:9.5/10. Upgraded to iOS 10.1.
No scratches. Bought from www.apple.com/my and protected by apple original casing and nillkin tempered glass screen protector since day 1

Picture:

Reason for sale:iphone 7[attachmentid=7763577][attachmentid=7763578]

WTS Canon 50mm 1.8, Aipo Drybox, 580ex ii

counterp2 — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 19:09:24 +0800

Item(s):
1) Canon 5D mark2 9/10 (shutter count 8909)- SOLD
Price : Rm3200 (nego)
Condition : 9/10:
- 1 Original Battery
- 1 Sandisk Extreme CF 60mb/s 16GB UDMA
- 1 Original Charger
- 1 Original Stripe
- 1 Original Box

2) Canon 24-105mm L IS lens - SOLD
Price: RM 2000 (nego)

3) Canon EF 50mm f1.8
Price RM 320 (nego)

4) Aipo Dry Box RM 500

5) Lowepro Nova 5 AW Camera Bag RM 180

6) Canon 580EXII RM 1000 (Condition 9.5/10)

7) Blower etc

[b]Dealing method: COD in Teluk Intan or by courier with insurance

Contact method/details:Can Whatsapp at 016-2506347

Item(s) conditions:9/10

Picture:Can whatsapp for more pictures

Reason for sale:Quitting Photography [attachmentid=7595328][attachmentid=7595328]

[WTS] Samsung Note 3 32GB Black + Galaxy Gear

counterp2 — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 14:00:14 +0800

Item(s):Samsung Note 3 + Galaxy Gear

Package includes: Complete package

Price: RM 1188 (UPDATED) or offer me

Warranty:Can COD

Dealing method:Courier or COD

Location of seller: Teluk Intan

Contact method/details:call or whatsapp 016-2506347

Age of item:1 year +

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Item(s) conditions: Working perfectly 9.8/10

Picture:

Reason for sale:Using iphone

Official Previa and Alphard from Toyota no more?

counterp2 — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 19:28:22 +0800

According to Toyota Sales, they are not taking any orders for these car

http://paultan.org/2013/11/04/toyota-previa-estima-malaysia/
http://paultan.org/2014/02/02/umw-toyota-alphard/

They have stop the plan to bring in these MPV best seller? Why?
Anyone have more info on these?

Honda Odyssey or Lexus ES or BMW 328i, C250?

counterp2 — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 10:48:43 +0800

Which one here is the best value for money? if you are buying a 250k car.
new odyssey, c250, 328i, second hand 520d, E200?

just want to know what others think.

Honda Accord: State government buy 110k

counterp2 — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 13:20:38 +0800

Will you still consider to buy the new Honda Accord 2.4 for RM 172,888 when you see the state government is getting it at RM 110,000?

09 January 2014| last updated at 11:48PM
Negri replaces fleet with Honda Accord

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SEREMBAN: The state government will replace its fleet of 15 Proton Perdana 2.0, used by all state executive councillors, assembly speaker, state secretary, mufti, legal adviser and financial officer with the Honda Accord 2.4 to save on the maintenance expenditure of official cars.

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, who witnessed the handing over of the brand new cars at Wisma Negeri yesterday, described the purchase of the new cars, costing RM1.65 million, as timely as the 12-year old Proton Perdana had developed constant mechanical problems.

He said the old cars were no longer reliable for long-distance journeys due to mechanical problems. "We do not want our officers to be stranded because of these problems. We also discovered that the maintenance cost of a single ageing Proton Perdana is akin to buying three new cars.

"I believe this is a practical cost-saving measure by the state government."

Even though the timing might not be right, Mohamad said this was something the state government had to do so that it would not have to incur unnecessary expenditures.

He said the decision to buy the new cars, which came with a five-year warranty, was made after a series of discussions.

Although he is one of the exco members, Mohamad said he would use his own vehicle to travel for work-related tasks. "I have been using my own car and paying for my own petrol since 2004. This is how I contribute to the cost-saving measures as I can afford paying for my travel expenses."

He said while some of the old cars would be refurbished, the others would be sold through an open-tender system.

To cut down on expenditures, he said departments and agencies that reduced their operational costs by 30 per cent from this year would be rewarded.

"There are many ways to reduce operational costs, for instance, by switching off lights, fans, computers and other energy-consuming appliances when they (civil servants) leave the office during lunch time. The blank side of scrap papers, for example, can be recycled for use as a draft note or reminder log."

When asked on the form of reward to be given to departments and agencies, he said the matter was under discussion.

"We would like to see their progress first and their creativity in carrying out the order."

http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/negri...accord-1.458216

Please advise: Which is better buy?

counterp2 — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:07:51 +0800

As per topic, can sifus here please advise on

which options is better?

1) Buy second hand BMW 530i LCI or 525i at 150k, spend another 20k to repair..
http://www.mudah.my/BMW+530i+LCi+NEW+FACEL...EL-22723375.htm

http://www.mudah.my/BMW+530i+A+E60+M+Sport+Lci-22294394.htm

2) or new honda accord 2.4 at RM 170k?

3) wait for another couple of years for 520d to drop to 170k

http://www.mudah.my/BMW+520d+F10+CKD+11+On...m+-21618402.htm

Recently i have test drive the new Golf GTI and thrilled with the driving experience, handling and the power. But the GTI is too small for family and the price is a bit high.

Thank you.

Golf GTI RM189,888 worth to buy? 20k discount.

counterp2 — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 15:26:58 +0800

Price reduction due to new Vw GTi coming soon?
From TheStar. (i know nobody here read the star, so i just post up for your info)

(WTS) Western Digital 2TB Caviar Black HDD

counterp2 — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 19:35:07 +0800

Item(s): WESTERN DIGITAL CAVIAR BLACK 2TB 3.5' SATA DESKTOP HDD (WD2002FAEX)

New and Unopened, still in the original Lelongsealed package.

Package includes: HDD

Price:RM 400

Warranty:By Western Digital. If not mistaken, warranty is 5 years. Manufactured 28 May 2013

Dealing method:COD or through lelong

Location of seller:Teluk Intan, Perak

Contact method/details:016-2506347

Age of item: 2 Months

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Item(s) conditions:New

Picture: http://www.lelong.com.my/western-digital-h...3-07-Sale-P.htm

Reason for sale:No more rooms inside PC

Our cars are costing us our homes

counterp2 — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 12:35:29 +0800

Our cars are costing us our homes
Food for thought
By DATUK ALAN TONG

WHEN I first started my job as an architect in the 1960s, I was on a three-year contract with a monthly salary of RM628. I bought my first car, a Peugeot which cost RM7,724, equivalent to approximately one year of my salary. The car became my reliable companion for 14 years. Those were the good old days, when a car could be bought with just one year of a fresh graduate's salary.

Circumstances have since changed. Today, for a fresh graduate to own a car in Malaysia, it will easily cost him four years of his salary to purchase a foreign car, and even a local car costs around two years of his salary. If we take into consideration his living expenses and other commitments, it may take him even longer to settle his car loan. Hence, it has left him with very little option but to take the maximum car loan financing tenure of nine years.

In the table illustration below, a fresh graduate in the Washington D.C. earning about RM11,000 (about US$3,500) per month can easily buy a Japanese Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla worth RM50,000 as it is only 0.4 times of his yearly salary.

On the other hand, a fresh graduate in Malaysia earning about RM2,500 per month needs to pay RM120,000 if he would like to buy the same type of car. It costs him four times his gross yearly salary. This ratio is 10 times higher than his US counterpart.

For youths in Malaysia, buying a car is more expensive both in real terms, and in terms of debt-to-income ratio. In reality, it means they have to either purchase a car with lower price tag or commit to a longer term loan to own a car, which cost them the opportunity of owning a home.

This situation requires our youth to choose between buying a car or a house first, and many have committed to own a car first, considering our public transportation system is still in the process of being improved.

Many fresh graduates in Malaysia who start to serve their car loan tend to delay their plan of purchasing a home.

Unfortunately by the time they can afford to purchase a home, be it three, five or nine years later, the price of a property would have escalated due to among other things, inflation, higher construction cost and higher land prices.

While it may be safe to say that their salary would also increase, generally speaking the increment may not aligned to the rate of inflation. In most cases, owning a home will be a huge debt lasting 30 to 40 years of housing loan repayment.

What can be done differently to change the circumstances? Is there a better way for them to financially plan their future? These are questions that Malaysian youths ought to consider before purchasing any big-ticket items.

Let's look at the table again. It also lists the median price for three-bedroom apartments in the suburbs of these cities. The median price of an apartment in the Klang Valley is around RM300,000, equivalent to 10-year gross income of our fresh graduates. The affordability level is more favourable compared to other Asian countries, such as Indonesia and Thailand. The prices of same size apartments in Jakarta and Bangkok range from RM350,000 to RM400,000, and costing their fresh graduates 13 to 18 years of gross yearly income to purchase a house.

Therefore, when it comes to the question of home affordability in Malaysia, we are blessed compared to our regional peers.

However, there are many factors that contribute to the challenge for our youths to own a house. Two primary factors are the additional financial commitment of purchasing a car, and the relatively lower income level in our country compared to our Western counterparts.

When fresh graduates spend a substantial amount of their salary paying for a car, they are left with little savings to own a house, and their house affordability level decreases over the years as prices rise due to inflation.

Clearly the income level of our graduates has to rise, to enable better quality of living and higher affordability level, which is the current government's focus to make Malaysia a high income nation by 2020.

Perhaps it is also time to re-look at our national car policy and how it has affected the house affordability level in Malaysia. From the numbers above, it is clear that our cars are costing us our homes.

http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?f...66&sec=business