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Waltz Residence in OUG

dreamKrusher — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 22:20:34 +0800

hi taiko taikajie,

would like to seek your opinion on this prop done by WCT. i read that WCT is bad developer. my friend from other state wanna move over to KL and some agent sent this brochure and recommend her to stay here. she asked for my advice since i stay in KL, but i am...yeah...lazy to go to site and check it out.

anyone staying there can advise how the condition of the prop and management please? how much they charge for service and maintenance? good or bad rating ah?

kamsiah kamsiah

LF: Facebook Training Courses

dreamKrusher — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 16:14:27 +0800

Hi LYN,

My friends and I (total 3 persons) would like to enrol in training courses for facebook.
Preferably location in Singapore.
For learning on how to get consumers buy products from social media.

Is there any reputable company can recommend to me?
Budget RM5000 per pax.

Many thanks!

Look for Signboard Road & Airport

dreamKrusher — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:10:16 +0800

hello and sorry if i posted in wrong area.

i am looking for advertising agency/company that can do billboard for road and especially klia & klia2.
can sifu2 lyn recommend some good legit companies to little bro here?
i have no experience in this field of ads (fb ad i know la)

what thing i should look out for when meet them, tips, contracts, or anything.
like i know price, size, location, design, prime time (during traffic hour) is there anything else to look for?

i dont want to get potong leher, because my foreign friend seeks my help to expand business here in malaysia.
very appreciate all the helps i can get.

thank you sifu2 here!!

WTB 50pc New Sim Card

dreamKrusher — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 20:50:00 +0800

hi all taikos,
pls help me need 50pc new sim card urgent.
inbox quickly ya.

thanks

ps: serious buyer

Monitoring Tyre Pressure

dreamKrusher — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:20:40 +0800

i dont know what you call that device, but it meant for monitoring the tyre pressure.
appreciate helps from you all sifus~!!
1. what is the name?
2. how much it costs?
3. reliable?
4. will rosak easily or not?
5. how it works?
6. where can install it?
7. will it kacau if tyre pancit, change and use spare type?

What Apps recommendation for New Phone

dreamKrusher — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 02:34:55 +0800

i installed battery indicator, data manager (to gauge my online usage), whatsapp for chatting, papago for navigate road..

1. what other apps u guys usually have on phone and why?
2. papago must turn on the GPS is it else it wont work? is GPS expensive? how they charge?

currently using a 8GB memory card.

Proton Car - Loan Rate

dreamKrusher — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:10:34 +0800

aiming for proton exora bold 80k with 10% downpayment.
so what rate can i push for? 5, 7, 9yrs
currently it seems like 2.5 - 2.8%

any "special technique" to bargain for lower interest rate?
i lookin for 2.0% is it possible?

Motorcycle Licence in Taiwan vs Malaysia

dreamKrusher — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:53:11 +0800

hi bros, not sure this the correct forum to ask, but an auntie of mine want to know if she can take exam in Taiwan (because she is a Taiwanese and Malay language will be rocket science to her) and passed the exam, then come back Malaysia and drive motorcycle. she married to a malaysian guy, and now has RED ic.

coz some "uncles" told her, she can do like that. no need take malaysia road test. straight go pass it in Taiwan, then come back drive motorcycle without problem.
i was not there to question "those uncles". so i was like wtf now. is it really can do like that, then how much it going to cost to convert that Taiwan motorcycle licence to Malaysia? what the procedure, which jabatan to go to and etc.

HP recommend pls rm1k

dreamKrusher — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 03:32:48 +0800

hi guys, my current hp going to die soon.
need a new hp. my requirement:
easy to carry in pocket (male)
sms frequently, in out, so i need the interface..program like iphone (i think) that can see previous msg from same person in one same screen (scrolling)
therefore i need a easily type keypad hp. iphone screenie, i think it too slow to input key. or maybe my fingers not pro at pressing the screen.

current modal is nokia 3600 (sliding).
long battery life is appreciated.

budget rm1k.

thank you. dont care brand.

Car Year End Promotion

dreamKrusher — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:58:09 +0800

looking for MPV, SUV or any type of vehicle that is able to carry load / people.
budget range: rm150k.
doesnt care brand.
best discount + what freebies.
eg. proton exora bold, toyota innova, kia sportage sorento rondo, ssangyong stavic, etc. you got my idea.

PM me if you wish to private & confidential.

[addedon]November 16, 2012, 3:18 pm[/addedon]BUMP, is it allowed?

Kia Sportage vs Sorento

dreamKrusher — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 22:10:49 +0800

It's a bit turn off for me after knowing that proton exora bold only offers 1 year warranty.
Therefore I am looking at Sportage now.

Rm139k, vs its big bro sorento rm159k.

How the FC on these two petrol car on full load?
Maintenance expensive?
Got power?

Car budget 2012/13

dreamKrusher — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:23:21 +0800

anyone know roughly when will the car budget coming out?
from i remember, car price will be "reduced" if we purchase at that point of time onwards.
correct me if i wrong here.

Recommend SUV at 100k

dreamKrusher — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:06:47 +0800

ok, this will be my last category.
from mpv, to diesel engine, to suv.

what car can i look at? good car trouble free.

My primary concerns for buying a car will be:
1st, Space for carrying stocks.
2nd, Fuel Consumption.
3rd, Engine Power (I can accept lack sudden pick-up, but not on declined acceleration with heavy load)
4th, Comfort on going holiday or long trip with family.
5th, Part availability and maintenance cost.

You guys may follow my previous concerns on buying a new car here:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2556542

thank you guys!

Recommend Diesel vehicle at 100k or below

dreamKrusher — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:10:01 +0800

Alrite, from my innova to 4x4 wheels options...or was the appropriate term is called diesel engine car?
Earlier on I posted on looking for a car budget rm100k, so staring at innova, exora bold now.

But i'd like to keep my options open for other type of vehicle, like what my bro told me, get navara instead due to its a high output diesel engine (cheap FC with great power). Yesterday I went checking on this car. Spacious for driver seat and co-driver. But not ideal for long term journey for the back-seater due to the angle of the seat .

Also I have a concern on putting full load cargo issue.
After installing the hub, or what you call it, the extra "shell cover" at the back of the truck, is it legal even when we put stuffs till full and block the rear mirror?

My primary concerns for buying a car will be:
1st, Space for carrying stocks.
2nd, Fuel Consumption.
3rd, Engine Power (I can accept lack sudden pick-up, but not on declined acceleration with heavy load)
4th, Comfort on going holiday or long trip with family.
5th, Part availability and maintenance cost.

You guys may follow my previous concerns on buying a new car here:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2556542

Thank you guys~!

Oh I read that navara is high maintenance at rm12xxx at 0-100k KM service, how does you compare this to other vehicles?

Proton Exora Bold Statistic

dreamKrusher — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 01:00:01 +0800

Hi everyone,

Since I am interested in the power and spacious room offered by this Exora Bold Premium (value for money) at RM80k, I cant resist the temptation in understanding her deeper. I know she is problematic sometimes, and some of you (the existing owner or know friends that own one) even regretted in bringing her home.
While some claimed that she is a good gal on the road, and well-mannered.

So I am doing this so-called statistic (non-pro) to best "indicate" which batch of Exora Bold model has problem, what sort of problem, is it solve-able etc. To give ease of mind for future purchasers including myself.
To weed out the bad ones from the good (if the good does exist).

So I need these info from all the owners of Exora Bold to contribute:

1. Date car purchased.
2. Location purchased.
3. Batch number.
4. Big Problem faced, minor issues, or problem free.
5. Is the problem solved, how and why it happened.
6. Which Service Centre solves it? And mechanic name if possible.

Kindly let me know if there are additional important info I should add to the above list.

Much appreciated.

*added no.6 because not all SC knows what to fix.

Toyota Innova or other MPV?

dreamKrusher — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 04:30:41 +0800

Hi guys & gurus,
I seriously in need of advice before purchasing a new vehicle.
My monthly budget is about RM1.2k installment.

I need a car in carrying plenty heavy stuffs in boxes.
So I need a spacious car.
Maybe 2-4 mths once, I'll use the car on a long trip back kampung with 4 adults and 3 children.

After looking at the showroom, I'm more inclined to innova with full spec.
But the sales person told me that innova is under-powered compared to avanza (example, going up Genting with 6 adults).

I cant afford RM150k car (mostly at RM100k with current financial ability).

My primary concerns will be:
1st, Space for carrying stocks.
2nd, Fuel Consumption.
3rd, Engine Power (I can accept lack sudden pick-up, but not on declined acceleration with heavy load)
4th, Comfort on going holiday or long trip with family.
5th, Part availability and maintenance cost.

I am worry if innova is really high on FC and terrible speed when carrying heavy stuffs.
It looks spacious to me compared to avanza, exora, alza, grand livina etc.
But if innova doesnt live up to my expectation, I could save up that 40k and get a lesser-space-cheaper more value for money car (like exora bold CFE or Avanza)

I dont know how to check the condition of 2nd hand car, so buying a 2nd hand car like estima could spell trouble for me.

Should I stick to innova, or is there other spacious car out there with 100k budget?
That can fit my needs.

*************************************
HERE IS MY DECISION : dated 18 Nov 2012.
waiting for 2013 model

as compared to my previous rating on avanza 1.5G rm75k vs innova 1.5G rm110k.

total weight = car + 4 adults + 2 children + 1 SA

moving from standstill on normal level road,
exora > avanza > innova
*suprisingly, avanza has better pickup power than innova. it vroomed directly with power than the turtle innova.
*exora dashed out if u press the pedal, and i havent pressed it all. exora definitely more powerful than avanza here.

moving uphill,
exora > avanza > innova
*avanza gets better and better on uphill climb with D, while innova struggling to get pickup in D, but maintaining a steady uphill speed too. avanza is faster
*excellent pickup on exora. bravo on proton.

onto bump,
innova > exora > avanza
*innova felt more gentle while avanza, it's an ouch for 3rd row adults.
*exora still fell bumping, but not so rough, acceptable la.

going into rough road with minor pot holes (repaired),
innova > exora > avanza
*innova is more comfortable, and you and passengers will feel only slight uneasiness moving on the rough road. avanza is hard and bumpy.
*exora, still bumpy but better than avanza. innova is the best.
as corrected by Optiplex330, exora bumpiness may arise from overinflated tyre. if remember correctly, yes the tyre does feel tougher on road = over pumped.

on straight road,
exora > innova & avanza
*while innova is slow at first, but gradually when it collects the momentum it will accelerate faster and has better potential pickup than avanza when moving.
*exora should change its name from Bold to BOLT. the acceleration, or even the drive was a speedy powerful one.

braking after reaching 70km/h,
no test on exora. skip. innova > avanza
*innova is more better in gripping the road and brake, while avanza u will feel as it will lose control.
*raining day, dont dare to drive so fast and brake immediately. but, when driving accidentally toward bump, with almost immediate brake, it has good grip. can feel four wheels good grip even with medium braking. raining day some more.

stop at hill, reverse uphill,
exora > innova = avanza
*both innova & avanza has no problem reversing from standstill toward uphill.
*exora more power.

stop at hill, move forward uphill,
exora > innova > avanza
*innova will move slowly, and very slowly...collecting speed uphill.
avanza will vroom for 1s, not moving for that 1s, then slowly move uphill. but in term of power and pickup, avanza is faster in collecting speed, while innova, the same lame machine..
*in D mode, exora doesnt move an inch (without applying brake / handbrake). press pedal, vroom up. it didnt move backward like what other car owner felt, it stays at same spot and shoot up << should be exceeding 2k rpm for its turbo to work. if below that rpm, it just...stay stagnant & move slowly.

sterling control,
innova > exora > avanza
*somehow today i felt avanza isnt obedient. it has a slight feel of locking the sterling, thus giving me some "rough time" estimating the turning.
*i didnt like the feel of exora sterling wheel, and it requires a bit of more energy to turn it (keras). but the handling is good. even on rain.

air cond,
exora = innova > avanza
*3 rows of air cond in innova beats avanza flatly, even avanza has the blower in mid row to push the cold air to the back.
innova cools faster.
*every rows have its own air cond, no one complaining. so it's good.

space,
innova > exora or avanza
*you know...innova win.
*exora a bit cramp on 3rd row for adults (for children only). avanza is bigger in space on 3rd row.

comfort of passengers,
innova > exora > avanza
*spacious, not bumpy, two adults at 3rd row even claim can sleep on long journey home in innova. avanza, well short distance can, long distance torture.
*exora in mid rating, leather seat isnt our type i guess, it's hard. and i can feel long term uncomfortable sitting it. would consider trading it away for a more comfy fabric.

warranty,
cant remember
*2yrs vs 3 yrs, forgot which car but applied only to engine and gearbox. other small "stuffs" all 1yr warranty..
*3 years on exora bold

maintenance 0-100km,
dont know coz SA doesnt know on innova & avanza.
*1st five time service free. what free dont know. didnt ask too detail today.

noise from engine,
innova > exora > avanza
*avanza is cranking like mad when u step full pedal, while the sound from innova is...well as usual, gentle...because no matter how hard u step the pedal, it will just take it leisure time to accelerate.
*exora is loud. but not as loud as avanza when on speed. best is innova.

height,
innova > avanza > exora
*innova is higher thus good for going thru low flood area. but bad for elder to climb up car.
*i doubt exora and avanza can go through flood steadily like innova.

internal design,
innova > avanza
*avanza felt more like cheap plastic. but hey, that a 35k difference, so unfair to compare.
*exora, cheap plastic.

conclusion:
avanza
more those fast power driven person, and if you dont intend to carry passengers most time. because the comfort isnt there for them.
it accelerates without problem.

innova
for family guy that drive slow and steady (safe). this sure will be fuel drinker if u frequent to traffic jam area due to its heavy body and initial energy required to be spent to push it, but once moving it will accelerate with power. you just need to be extra careful when moving out from standstill, like in a junction.

exora
power & speed demon. a lot of gadgets like dvd player, GPS, rear sight on the rear mirror bla bla bla.
so all these add-ons cost money. and it's free. it's a good to go car with family. dont expect a very comfortable ride like innova, but definitely a better one than avanza. now there one thing that bother me is...the seats....

*************************

whoever owns this exora that i drove today, surely is a blessed one (dont ask me to check oil leaking, coz it's raining cat n dog!).
it doesnt have the idling and die off engine. i did it by stopping it, neutral, or brake with D. engine no die.
i did it with reverse, forward, reverse, forward, fast, engine no die.

fuel consumption no idea yet on this car, 1.6cc behaving with the power of 2.0cc, shouldnt be too much a menace.
and the power is awesome, with cash 80k. coupled with the cvt gearbox, no more hold, surge forward, feeling again. it's a smooth comfortable ride.

this model i driving is nov 2012. which batch no idea.
but well, if no competitor comes out at that price range 80k, with such spec and driving experience, i'd go for exora bold next year.
holding my urge and waiting for 2013 model out in Feb-March.

car model confirmed - Proton Exora Bold Premium.

Buy Laptop at PC Fair

dreamKrusher — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:41:11 +0800

Hi gurus,

I need a laptop for light working purpose - more for financial usage.
Won't be heavy processing on graphic nor gaming.
Most time I be on the move, and will browse internet a lot.
Doing excel and words.

I looking at below 2.0kg laptop - it will stick to me wherever I go.
Budget at 1.5k - 2.5k
Preferably more than 13" screen - I be staring on the laptop often, what screen type would give more comfort to lessen tiring eyes?
Battery lifespan - expecting to be more than 5 hours.
Require fast boot-up.

Also I not in the rush of buying, but will be needing it in May 2011.
So PC Fair will be good for me to shop around.
But I also concern on the quality of the laptop offered by the dealers there.

So my questions are:
1. What laptop would you recommend for me?
2. Any brands of laptop / dealers that I should avoid in PC Fair? Anyone had bad experience with dealers?
3. What other spec should I be looking into when buying a laptop?
4. What operating system to avoid, or should I be having in new laptop?
(sorry, I have been long disconnected from pc world)
5. What software & antivirus can I ask for? Do they charge me for it?
6. What type of freebies can I bargain further?
7. First day PC Fair or last day PC Fair is better to push the bargain?
8. How the warranty works? I deal directly with the dealer or manufacturer?

Please state here publicly with the price (if you able to) if you are selling a laptop that deems fit to my requirement.
I will pay you a visit in PC Fair with my expected budget (and bargain too).

Most importantly, I do not want to get a laptop that will cause me headache.
The data I working on is vital.

Thank you for all answers.
I will check here daily.

OptionXpress

dreamKrusher — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 01:07:04 +0800

Hi everyone,

I got stucked in filing up this particular info while signing up for OptionXpress. Can any gurus that have account with OptionXpress guide me on what these question about and what to tick? I am new to trading.

1. Certification of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding
Please certify the following (if applicable). Read Instructions for Form W-8BEN from the US IRS for more information.
Select the type of beneficial owner.

* Individual
* Corporation
* Disregarded entity
* Partnership
* Grantor trust
* Simple trust
* Complex trust
* Estate
* Government
* International organization
* Central bank of issue
* Tax-exempt organization
* Private foundation

Answer: I guess that would be individual as i be trading myself.

2. Is the beneficial owner a resident within the meaning of the income tax treaty between the United States and a foreign country?

No Yes

Answer: Not sure, their live help mentioned that we do have the tax treaty. Yes?

3. Does the beneficial owner have a US taxpayer identification number?

No Yes

Answer: No? Because I never been to US.

4. Is the beneficial owner related to the person obligated to pay the income tax within the meaning of section 267(b) or 707(b), and will file Form 8833 if the amount subject to withholding received during a calendar year exceeds, in the aggregate, $500,000?

No Yes

Answer: I do not know.

5. Special Rates and Conditions
Are you as the beneficial owner claiming special rates and conditions?

No Yes

Answer: No idea.

Please answer all these questions.
Under which article of the treaty are you claiming these special rates and conditions?*
What rate of withholding are you claiming?*
Specify type of income affected.*

Explanation of reasons you as the beneficial owner meets the terms of the treaty article.*

Notional Principal Contracts
Have you provided or will you provide a statement that identifies those notional principal contracts from which the income is not effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the united states?

No Yes

Answer: What is this about?

P1 Wimax

dreamKrusher — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:24:05 +0800

Any comment on its stability in connection?
It's pretty popular lately in advertistment.

P1 Wimax

dreamKrusher — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:02:22 +0800

Any comment on its stability in connection?
It's pretty popular lately in advertistment.