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Shopee/Lazada Battery Restrictions - East Malaysia

austinjklim — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:32:45 +0800

Probably started 2-3 months ago, but you can't purchase batteries(more specifically smartphone battery replacement) and ship to Sabah/Sarawak due to shopee's new restriction on it being "hazerdous material" and such. Same goes to Lazada, Aliexpress. Taobao i know for sure cannot already.

I did ask one of the seller, and he mentioned need use J&T or Gdex to deliver these goods, which means need to manual bank in for ordering. Not to say it's bad, but the inconvenience is now very annoying for "overseas" users trying to purchase battery replacement on their own.

If anyone got tips do let us know.

Edit:even funnier now, i try checkout powerbank also cannot. (at first thought powerbank can then why battery replacement cannot, now both also cannot...

MyPB app on Custom ROMs

austinjklim — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:06:40 +0800

tldr, installed custom Rom on my Poco F6, specifically Crdroid 11.6. In the past even with this phone, mypb app would launch fine.

however this time around, it would just force close despite being from a clean install. No root, no nothing.

Had to flash the latest kernelsu Next with SusFS available, then install the usual modules like Pifork, Tricky store and its add on, Zygist Next and Susfs Module. Run those modules to get latest fingerprint + current "valid" keybox, after a reboot, mypb app works as intended.

Thus, if it happens to you, most probably the app now requires some sort of attestation from google side in order to run it. although not confirmed, hopefully it can be useful to someone else.

just for context, i have another device with custom ROM as well, it did not have this issue, but that was a month ago. Maybe something new from mypb side recently, requiring attestation.

Cheapest voice only plan

austinjklim — Mon, 05 May 2025 09:01:43 +0800

Before yoodo was bought over, they had a rm5 voice only plan which I still maintain to this day.

However I would need to find a similar voice only plan for my grandpa, as he spam calls me for biscuit. Currently he is on hotlink pantas, but his calling habits just depletes his credit. Need a voice only plan similar to yoodo's offering.

Previously I saw a voice only plan on umobile app, but now no more. So asking for recommendations/ advises from anyone. Thanks and have a blue Monday ahead.

Buying things on Ebay from Japan - Camera Lens

austinjklim — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 22:03:08 +0800

I tried purchasing a used lens on Ebay, which is from seller MapCamera in Japan. Map Camera, is a very well-established camera store in Japan, so it gave me the confidence to go through this deal. The lens is a Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC ART EFS Mount lens.

Lens costs USD 693. Converted MYR to USD using Wise, and paid around RM3.1k. Paid it on Ebay normally and it had free shipping. MapCamera first pmed me to inform me on potential import costs that I will have to bear, which i consented to them to proceed to delivery.

The courier company was DHL and it was extremely fast getting from Japan to KL, then it took some time (around 1-2days) for customs clearance. DHL contacted me via call to inform that there was indeed Import Tax on the item, which is RM 210.50. Breakdown of said tax is as followed.

QUOTE

1) Value of item: USD693 * 4.5456(DHL rate?) = RM 3,150.1
2) Sales Service Tax (SST? Not confirmed) = RM3,150.1 * 5% = RM 157.51
3) Duty Tax Receiver, Handling fee by DHL fixed = RM53
4) Total = RM 157.51 + Rm53 = RM 210.5

Paid it via DHL's website, you can pay import tax via your tracking number. Went to the DHL outlet to pick it up and all good. Lens is good and I'm happy. Lens was double bubble-wrapped, but box and the lens bag was not provided. Lens hood and lens cap was provided at least for my unit.

I did research prior to my purchase, and found out that there's a 5% sales tax on import of lens(camera).

(http://mysstext.customs.gov.my/tariff/) Customs Tariff website, Choose PDK or perintah duti kastam, choose "description" under search criteria, and type in "camera". It should show a table and scroll down till you see "- - For cinematographic cameras, photographic cameras and other projectors" and if you scroll right, you should see "5%" SST. While this is accurate for my case, it could be different for your items, so DYOR and take it with a grain of salt.

[WTB] Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Canon EF

austinjklim — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 20:52:08 +0800

Item(s): Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Canon Ef Mount Looking to Buy, Used.

Do pm me here on lowyat, or pm me via carousell @ austinjklimzxz

[WTS] Canon EOS 200D Used

austinjklim — Wed, 19 May 2021 13:27:09 +0800

Item(s):Canon EOS 200D Used

Package includes:
Camera,
Box,
Strap,
Ori Battery
Ori Charger
Kingma battery x2,
Kingma Charger

Price: sold (!!!NOTICE!!!: Sellers are required to display the exact selling prices of their products. Failure to do so will result in the deletion of the topic)

Warranty:None, Bought from KLDSLR with Canon Warranty. First owner.

Dealing method: Bank Transfer

Location: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah / Postage

Contact method/details: 016-8268230
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Item(s) conditions: 9/10

Picture:

Reason for sale: Switched to Fuji,

[WTS] Canon EOS 200D + Sigma 17-50 F2.8 DC EX HSM

austinjklim — Tue, 04 May 2021 23:42:03 +0800

Item(s): Canon EOS 200D + Sigma 17-50 F2.8 DC EX HSM

Package includes:
Camera,
Lens,
Ori Canon Batt,
2 Kingma Extra Batt and Charger,
Ori Canon Charger,
Canon Box,
Sigma box,
Sigma pouch,
UV Filter, ND Filter.
Tempered Glass for LCD Screen applied.
Sigma Lens Hood (its new version, not the old one)

Price: sold.

[b]Warranty: 1 week personal warranty, advise COD.

Dealing method:COD or Postage

Location: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Contact method/details: 016-8268230 whatsapp or call.
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Item(s) conditions: 9.9/10 i clean this after every shoot.

Picture:
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Reason for sale: Switching to Fuji.

East Malaysia Unifi Packet Loss

austinjklim — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 23:08:04 +0800

As per title, anyone experiencing packet loss, for me is in KK, Sabah area. Particularly Valorant, Dota Valve server, maple and more.

Just getting some feedback.

Taobao Monitors

austinjklim — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:27:56 +0800

As per title, I recently tried purchasing a 144hz 24" monitor from taobao recently, and the warehouse there would not accept the package due to it being glass.

Previous years, i bought a similar gaming mon called 游戏悍将, and that was successfully delivered to me here in Sabah.

So im asking around whether anyone had made a successful purchase or they had just changed their policies on shipping certain fragile goods over.

Previous years i used air shipping, this time around i used sea shipping, which in the end china warehouse rejected.

Appreciate any response on this.

Have a nice one.

TP-Link TL-WPA8630P Kit Gigabit Powerline Wifi Kit

austinjklim — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 20:36:28 +0800

Item(s):TP-Link TL-WPA8630P Kit Gigabit Powerline Wifi Kit.

[b]Package includes: The whole kit, which Includes:

1x TL-WPA8630P, 1x TL-PA8010P, 2x Ethernet Cable Cat5e, 1x Quick Guide

Price:RM 200

Warranty:None, but can show proof from original vendor.

Dealing method: Postage,

Location: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Contact method/details: 016-8268230

AC1300 – Dual band Wi-Fi with combined speeds of up to 1300Mbps
HomePlug AV2 – Provides ultra-fast powerline transfer speeds of up to 1300Mbps
2X2 MIMO – Establishes multiple simultaneous connections for you to enjoy higher powerline speeds and greater stability
Wi-Fi Clone Button – Automatically copies the network name (SSID) and password of your main router with the touch of a button
Auto-Sync – Add additional extenders to your powerline network by pair button, uniformly sync settings such as SSID, password, Wi-Fi Schedule and LED Schedule for all network devices
Extra Power Socket – Get power from the outlet for your other devices with the integrated power socket

https://www.tp-link.com/my/home-networking/...um=select-local
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Item(s) conditions: 9.9/10, only use for few months, its still really new tbh.

Reason for sale: not using it anymore. Switched to new router.

Is y50 worth it?

austinjklim — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 01:18:55 +0800

Been having my eye on the Y50 a few days ago. But I really want to hear the opinions of others . Basically i think its a high performance laptop with a sexy build design fitted with a reasonable price. The only cons im hearing is the screen brightness and contrast not that good and its not IPS(i dont know what is this ) compared to the acer v15 nitro.

Been using the Z500 with i5 3210m gt645m 2gb gddr5 4gb ram and i think this laptop is quite good. But when i see my cousin's y50 straight away i sour kaw kaw So any opinions would be really appreciated

WTS/WTT ATH-M40x for M50

austinjklim — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 13:40:43 +0800

Item(s):Audio Technica ATH M40x

Package includes:EVERYTHING

Price:willing to let go at RM320. can still nego until jadi/b]

[b]Warranty:1 year (Just bought it yesterday)

Dealing method:COD or Postage

Location of seller:Kota Kinabalu

Contact method/details:016 8268230

Age of item: new born baby from box (1 day)

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Item(s) conditions: NEW

Picture:https://www.dropbox.com/s/a8mukcx5pfrkgal/2014-10-02%2013.16.54.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hvlg5942ecjm1nq/2....16.46.jpg?dl=0

Reason for sale:Not a headphones user

These are brand new. I just bought it off lelong and just tested it for 3-4 hours only. Everything still new.
Will show proof that these are just bought from lelong for those who are interested.

If can't trust( I know i know. This is my first trade), I can arrange my aunt to COD in PJ area( to serious buyers only, dont want ma fan aunty orh ><)

Vios vs Almera vs Prius C

austinjklim — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 17:38:14 +0800

Need some advice on these 3 cars. Currently my mum wants me to buy a Toyota but I kinda dislike the vios. In the other hand, I kinda like the Almera with the Impul Bodykit. Prius C is also a option but it's lacking in performance. Also is the Almera resale value considered low? Compared to the Vios. Thanks bros

Possible to take JPJ Test more earlier?

austinjklim — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:42:11 +0800

Just went for bengkel a few days back(Saturday) and my L license still haven't come out. Ask tutor, he said maybe tomorrow. The thing is, I want to take my P license faster, meaning I don't want to wait until Febuary to take the JPJ test. Is it possible to take the JPJ test around mid January? Thanks.

Streamyx 4mbps vs P1

austinjklim — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 18:50:19 +0800

I've been trying to upgrade to a more faster package but can't decide which one to settle on. P1 has already made way to my place here(Kota Kinabalu) but its quite pricey. Im looking for a 4 or 5 mbps connection with no quota(if possible) since I really download a lot and my mum watches pps every night.

So it came down to Tutnet's 4mbps or P1. The problem is, P1 has a unlimited quota package with 5mbps but it costs Rm200 per month. The Oneplan has a quota of 25gb. Also, Tutnet has been providing idiot service in my area. I'm using 1mbps and it's like shit sometimes. Can't even load youtube 360p smoothly. The other thing is, I have 2 friends who both also subscribed to 4mbps. They both had speed issues awhile then but now, one of them has 500kb dload speed while the other has about 200kb download speed. He called Tutnet but all they said was " I don't know!". Ask them know eat rice say know.

So which one should I go? The 4mbps has no more slots in my area but I willingly to wait until next year to get it.