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Is Pico 4 good enough with RTX 3070

jamilselamat — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 11:03:19 +0800

Rasa gatai tangan nak beli, tapi tak pasti GPU larat ka dak. Bincangkan.

Resident Evil 4 remake is GOTY

jamilselamat — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 10:49:50 +0800

Buy it.

How the people at the top feels about us now

jamilselamat — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:36:43 +0800

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“There are more of us now… but the percentages? They stay EXACTLY the same.”

By the way, the percentages he’s referring to is the Pareto principal. I don’t agree, but that’s how they rationalize saving their own asses from the consequences of their own actions, at our expense.

Neighbour was noisy last night

jamilselamat — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 08:10:14 +0800

Heard a girl's/woman's voice repeatedly screaming "wo"? "ngo"? Then one word in the middle then "tien"? Or "Tian"?

"Wo (something) tien aaaaa"

Woke me up at 1:30 AM, but I was too tired so I took a pee and quickly went back to sleep.

Y'all know what it means?

They kept asking me when I'm getting married

jamilselamat — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:11:01 +0800

When I said "effective answer" i meant one that will make them give up asking, or at least aware that I dont like the topic.

About the gay thing, no, I'm a religion abiding man. However, if it can make them stop, I'll consider it.

Bincangkan.

PSA: Star Wars Squadron free

jamilselamat — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 08:00:28 +0800

Only for today on Epic Games Store. The price is only your personal data.

That is all.

Dey PH folks, how ya feelin now?

jamilselamat — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:29:06 +0800

Almost makes it seem like your votes mean jackshit, no? AHHHH HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA

BN: "You Couldn't Live with Your Own Failure, Where Did that Bring You? Back to Me"

UPDATE: Got reported.

Hati tisu. Cant take the heat when criticism goes your way, after you got so used to giving criticism. Even I as a BN hater and DAP sympathizer can still laugh at this.

As a Peninsular, I say let GPS rep be PM

jamilselamat — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 11:26:18 +0800

No greater test to a man than granting him power.

We then shall see if Sarawakians truly get what they always wanted, or what they deserve.

Either way, we are all going to hell. I just the fireworks to be pretty to look at.

Americans getting free money because trans

jamilselamat — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:07:37 +0800

>US government gives free cash to the mentally ill
>Fiat money increases in circulation, inflation goes up
>US Fed hikes interest rates for USD to combat inflation
>money for the rest of the world goes to hell

I never wanted to watch the world burn so much, more than I do today.

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Another good article on kampungfolks and the GE

jamilselamat — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:37:37 +0800

https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/202...st-70-sen/38616

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In Kedah’s Pendang, some could decide GE15 vote over just 70 sen
In Kedah’s Pendang, some could decide GE15 vote over just 70 sen
Rubber tapper Hassan Taib speaks to Malay Mail during an interview. He hopes for a better future for his children. — Pictures by Shafwan Zaidon
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By R. Loheswar
Monday, 14 Nov 2022 12:44 PM MYT
PENDANG, Nov 14 — At 4am, Hassan Taib wakes up to head out in pitch-black darkness, as he has done for over 30 years, to tap rubber in Kubang Pisang here, oblivious to the commotion of the 15th general election (GE15) around him.

It is a campaign some of its protagonists have billed as a battle to “save Malaysia”, to rescue it from the financial ruin of multibillion ringgit scandals, or to prevent political power from being lost to this community or that.

But for Hasan and other tappers here like him, all they wanted was just 70 sen, or the difference between the RM2.50/kg price of rubber now and it would need to be in order for him to make ends meet, RM3.20/kg.

“I have been working so much I’m missing out on what’s happening in the world, but I see these political parties’ flags all around me, so, it must be election time,” a worn-looking Hassan, 55, told Malay Mail when met in this Kedah parliamentary constituency.

“I have no idea who the candidates are; I recognise the three logos except the white one [Pejuang-GTA] but I’m not smart enough to know what’s right or wrong as my concerns are on how to put food on the table.”

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Saying the stagnant price of rubber has made it difficult to survive, particularly with the country’s cost of living crisis, he hoped for a representative who would dedicate themselves to aiding the poor, starting with helping to find ways to increase the price of rubber.

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Wearily, he said his other wishes were also ordinary: clean, piped water so they would not have to depend on a well and some work for times when rubber could not make ends meet.

In GE15, Pendang will see a four-cornered fight for the first time in its history, with candidates from Perikatan Nasional (PN), Barisan Nasional (BN), Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Pejuang competing.

“I don’t know much about their plans and such but I haven’t decided who to vote for, maybe whoever can help us more I’ll support them,” he said while holding copies of his two children’s birth certificates needed for an application for school assistance.

Not far away was a stall named Kedai Legend Kubor Panjang, where the aroma of oxtail soup wafted through the air.

Abdul Wahab stands at the entrance of his stall that sells oxtail soup.
Abdul Wahab stands at the entrance of his stall that sells oxtail soup.
Opened during one of the lockdowns to contain Covid-19, Abdul Wahab, 62, and his wife, Wan Kadmah, 63, sold what he said was his special recipe for the popular and hearty broth.

There, he told Malay Mail that the upheaval in local politics, especially the split among the Malay-based parties, have left him and other voters divided, even to the point of conflict within families.

“In truth, some are wondering who will give them ‘incentives’, but even after getting it they argue because some may have gotten more than others.

“Another problem is people were loyal to the parties but now they’ve merged, voters are stunned. They don’t want to pair or support another party, why should they? Just because parties like Umno have problems and divisions, now they try to ally with others,” Abdul Wahab said.

While he did not say he preferred it, he pointed out that things were simpler during former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s time.

Abdul Wahab appeared to hold PN’s Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in some regard, while viewing Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with suspicion.

Ultimately, however, he said it would not matter which of them became the prime minister.

“Economy is bad, the weather bad, but everyone is politicking, so, I will vote for whoever can convince me they can bring back some stability to the country and have strong convictions for the people.”

Some 20km outside away from the state capital Alor Setar, the primarily agrarian Pendang is home to a town and over 30 villages, all of which have 94,547 voters eligible to vote in GE15.

Driving from one village to another, most major roads are flanked by the golden fields of paddy that have earned the state its place as Malaysia’s rice bowl.

A paddy farmer in Pendang toils in the field against the backdrop of Gunung Jerai.
A paddy farmer in Pendang toils in the field against the backdrop of Gunung Jerai.
From Kubur Panjang to Kampong Penyarom and Pekan Pendang beyond, there were idyllic fields as far as the eye can see. On clear days, Mount Jerai’s summit peeks across the golden fields, offering a beautiful view.

Open and generous, residents in Pendang were welcoming when approached about their views on the election, which many did not seem to realise was a fierce battle being fought on the national stage for control of the country.

Most did not comprehend the value and power of their vote, with some saying they only went on polling day because they might be paid to do so.

On November 19, the incumbent Datuk Awang Hashim from PAS will try to see off BN’s Datuk Suraya Yaacob, Pakatan Harapan’s Datuk Dzulkifly Ahmad and Pejuang’s Abdul Rashid Yob.

Suraya has been the Sungai Tiang assemblyman since 2004, has a strong presence in Kedah, and is tipped to make Awang work to keep his seat.

Halimatul Saadiah Mutalib mans her banana fritters stall in Pendang.
Halimatul Saadiah Mutalib mans her banana fritters stall in Pendang.
For Dzulkifly and Abdul Rashid, however, 47-year-old housewife Halimatul Saadiah Ab Mutalib said there was a mountain to climb.

“I recall Awang asking the PH government for aid, but he didn’t get any. Then, when Muhyiddin became prime minister, he got whatever he needed,” she said when Malay Mail met her while buying banana fritters, referring to PH chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

“People here aren’t fussy and it’s not hard to gain our trust. And we could give a new guy a chance, but when you’re not from here, how do you compete with Suraya and Hashim?” she asked.

While Malaysia voted in PH as the federal government in 2018, Pendang and many other constituencies in the Malay heartland went with PAS.

Representing the Islamist party, Awang won with a 5,809-vote majority over BN’s Datuk Othman Abdul in the year that PAS also secured control of the Kedah state government.

While the country has gone through one federal administration after another since then, politically, time here appeared to have stood still.

Sharil said he was still undecided but would choose the candidate with the strongest leadership skills.
Sharil said he was still undecided but would choose the candidate with the strongest leadership skills.
Still, there were pockets of those who have tried to keep abreast, such as coconut water seller Mohd Sharil, 39.

“I’d say PH’s chances are 50-50 only because they are new. As far as corruption goes, it’s everywhere; even Islamist parties are corrupt,” he said alluding to PAS.

“We all know BN is corrupt. However, if you’re corrupt and there’s no progress, then that’s worse. I want a representative with a personal touch. Pejuang, we’re not sure what they’re doing here; he [Abdul Rashid] seems more of an NGO guy and not a politician.

“We know that when Suraya is in office, she will not choose cronies while Awang will only pick those with allegiances to the white moon,” he added, alluding to PAS' full moon logo on a green backdrop.

Sharil said he was still undecided but would choose the candidate with the strongest leadership skills.

Some younger voters here told Malay Mail they would only vote for someone familiar and committed, rather than another politician who would only show once every five years to fish for their votes.

Party flags are seen during the 15th general election in Pendang, Kedah. —Pictures by Shafwan Zaidon
Party flags are seen during the 15th general election in Pendang, Kedah. —Pictures by Shafwan Zaidon
Their wishes were also simple: jobs, roads, and basic water infrastructure.

“We are not very clever. We read the news but we’re not sure who to trust. We’re young but we know these people just talk and talk and talk.

“Promise this and that but when the time comes, they disappear,” said a 22-year-old shopkeeper who declined to be named.

Pendang will vote in the general election along with the rest of the country on November 19.

Consensus among kampungfolk: Komedi in, we out

jamilselamat — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 20:58:16 +0800

Had a frank discussion with a senior at work today. He's not directly active politically, but he's socially well versed about the political climate; he's a community lead figure, people go to him to ask handling kenduris and funerals, and they'd talk to him about a lot of things.

His opinion is that even UMNO hardcores look at Zahid Hamidi as liability, and they're willing to vote an UMNO rep out, who has been good for them just because they dont want Zahid to be PM. To them, Zahid fielding KJ in despite his harsh criticisms(harsh for hati tisu crooks anyway) is an obvious move: a vote to KJ is a vote to UMNO, and to letting an UMNO president become PM.

To me, this is sad for 2 reasons.

1. The majority alternative? PAS. Let that sink in
2. At the same time, Pejuang also has zealous supporters. Splitting up anti-UMNO votes towards 2 alliances may still lead to BN's and conversely UMNO's win

I'm laughing as i type this, because i feel vindicated in my decision to not vote.

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UPDATE: I toldja all so!

Any iPad users here already update to iPadOS16.1?

jamilselamat — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:12:06 +0800

I wanna see if anyone got issues before i update mine, such as battery, crashing with apps, etc.. Got some important ongoing projects on it now.

First Descendant, Korean Destiny/Warframe

jamilselamat — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 12:15:23 +0800

Didnt think much when I signed up for the beta. Not really a fan of looter-shooters, just wanna utilize my 3070. Even forgot the game existed until i get news in my Steam account.

Game runs on UE5. The lighting looks really good, but some environmental objects look blurry.

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Would a voice actor make you BUY a game?

jamilselamat — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:40:52 +0800

>Hellena Taylor claimed to be paid just 4k to revoice main character of Bayonetta 3
>Makes a video about it and shits on her replacement and Platinum
>well known games journo quoted "sources" saying they offered 15k but she demanded 6 figs
>"Whatever, I'm going back to theater."

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I understand other mediums affording actors and performers higher pay and "residuals" because performers are more central to the product for their audiences, but for games?

I know weeaboos care about their seiyuus, but that's because Japanese animu does have subculture for seiyuus who are also marketed by their agents as singers, dancers and models. That doesnt happen in the West.

Does /k agree?

Muslims & Christians team up against LGBT for kids

jamilselamat — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 07:59:30 +0800

It's funny how only those with strong religious conviction are fighting against schools giving kids books showing graphically how gays have sex and teaching them how to use Tinder-like app.

It turns out you cant have common sense alone to act. I guess this is one good argument FOR religion that atheists and freethinkers wont like but can rebuke sensibly either.

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'Forever chemicals' are turning men into soyboys

jamilselamat — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:26:06 +0800

Alex Jones is basically a prophet now. lol

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GE this Nov? Bring it, I say

jamilselamat — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 19:42:34 +0800

It will be a chance for Malaysians to show how much we learned, or how much apathetical we are as nation.

If the results of the upcoming election leads to the destruction of this country as we know it, it will be because we all deserve it. By self interest. By plain apathy. By ignorance. Malice even.

Reading back through the sequence of events that unfolded since 2018, I was going to cry, until I tried looking at it from the perspective of an outsider and it felt like.... a comedy. So I decided to take the black pill. I decided that I as a mere peasant have no control over whats going to happen. So instead, I will look at those who do(the ones at the top), and just laugh at whichever taking the Ls. For I as a person was never in 'the game' in the first place; it is for those who are rich, and those who are deceitful. Whatever horrible things that will follow are things that are going to happen regardless of my best efforts.

Let's just laugh!

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Python good language to start for long term?

jamilselamat — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 16:59:16 +0800

I just started Python. Yeah, at the dusk of 30, I know. Better late than never.

Is there any long term prospect for this? Local market got demand?

Is it a meme language like Ruby after all, and I should start with VB or .Net?

Genuinely worried about our economy...

jamilselamat — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 17:37:11 +0800

Observation just from our food outlets.

The taukes who are passing the raising costs to wouldbe customers have observed sharp drop in sales.

Those who didnt raise all the way and are absorbing some by reducing profit margins("kalau tak, tak dak orang langsung nak beli"), are still able to maintain continuous orders, but they're all saying that they're only doing the equivalent of putting their bodies agains the door as collapse is banging on their doors and the locks are all broken.

Paypal main b*ngsat? Sekat duit org kulit hitam

jamilselamat — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 14:24:17 +0800

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Mere coincidence that Paypal only tend to do this to creators going against woke agenda? A black man's business suddenly isnt racist to screw with because journos think he doesnt deserve the success?