Lowyat.NET: Latest topics by Kesh1018

Options to reduce fees receiving income overseas

Kesh1018 — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 15:37:35 +0800

Hi, I'm currently receiving my income from a canadian company via wire transfer.

CIMB takes almost 200+ myr out of it after fees + fx

Need another suggestion on how can I reduce these fees

TransferWise is not an option right now

Migration to Canada

Kesh1018 — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 16:28:18 +0800

I'm looking for an immigration agent to migrate to Canada, there seems to be very little information on Canada compared to Australia.

It seems like Rayford is the only licensed agent that does it, anyone has any experience using them?

The visa I'm applying for is a Common Law visa (Partner is canadian)

How to get rid of booklice

Kesh1018 — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 23:38:54 +0800

As titled:

Activities I tried:
- Unit is always ventilated
- No books or papers around
- Washroom is constantly dry
- Even tried to spray insecticide on it everytime, they just don't go away.

Note;
Cant remove wood furniture, as some of it comes together with the unit.

Do I start using the AC to dehumidify? Not an AC user.

What are my options?

Galaxy S10+ plus back screen cracked

Kesh1018 — Sat, 05 Sep 2020 12:59:01 +0800

Hi, as per titled, anyone knows where can I fix this? And how much does it cost?

Opening a joint account with a Non Malaysian

Kesh1018 — Sat, 12 May 2018 11:57:53 +0800

Anyone knows any banks that allows me to open a joint account with a Non Malaysian? I've been to two banks so far, and they kept asking for a marriage certificate as precondition. (which we don't have)

Banks I've been to:
- HSBC
- Standered Chartered

Need a joint account for migration purpose.

Tried giving them that reason, but it's not accepted.

Recommendations for BedFrame?

Kesh1018 — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 10:23:37 +0800

As titled, looking for a bedframe, something affordable and lasting!

Anyone has any recommended furniture shops or contacts?

Myvi got hit from the back

Kesh1018 — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 11:12:30 +0800

Long story short,

Got into an accident, where the I got hit from the back by another car.

As usual, the reverse sensor, mudguard, and boot became faulty.

Sent it to the workshop and got it fixed.

Now the problem is whenever I go over a pothole or an uneven road, there some random knocking sound on the left back side of the car.

I checked everything, and it all seems to be in place, tried pulling the boot myself and cant recreate the sound.

Any ideas? Could it be the boot damper?

Legal action over Google Review

Kesh1018 — Sun, 28 May 2017 15:37:54 +0800

Long story short,

A tyre shop in Puchong did not give me the right tyres, and this nearly cost me my life when the tyre punctured on the highway.

So in return, I wrote a review on the shops' Google business section.

Owner now is threatening me to take legal actions by sending a whatsapp message claiming that I should take it down in 3 days.

Whats my option? Do I heed this empty threat?

UPDATE! Advice Needed for Tyre Scam

Kesh1018 — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 19:26:21 +0800

Long story short;

- Bought a pair of Continentals CC6 on lazada
- Proceeded to workshop to repair

- Workshop changed tires, but tried the usual nut needs replacing, mounting needs replacing scam
- Upon changing the tires, on the highway, the front tire became flat (picture of flat tire)

- Had to stop by the roadside to replace with spare tire, realized the tire cap is also changed (picture of cap), then I called the workshop, owner told me the valve is leaking
- I replaced all 4 valves just 6 months ago, how did the owner even knew the valve leaked just by a phone call
- The new tires has a circular bruised line of the sidewall

- Drove back to workshop, changed tire, owner tried to charge me for the valve, argued and got it free
- Gave a nasty review on lazada, and went to another workshop to check on the flat tire to see if its usable. This workshop told me the tires are fully damaged, and needs replacing as soon as possible. (See picture on the black dust/powder on the tire)

- Workshop which I gave the review on, called me, and told me come back upon receiving the review, told me he will change both the tires to a Goodyear brand.

Question, should I proceed with heading back to the workshop for replacement? If so, what should I be aware off?

-- UPDATE --

When to change the tires today, the workshop gave me a Goodyear Duraplus. But they were really rude compared to the first time, I just remained calm throughout the process, ain't gonna be dealing with them anymore.

The owner kept pestering me if I told Lazada about it, I told them, "No I didn't."

It's a good thing Lazada gave them a penalty.

Pillow recommendation

Kesh1018 — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 16:18:44 +0800

Been having a massive neck pain for the last few days, suspect its the pillow.

Was looking at brands like Jean Perry / Novelle, are their memory foam pillows good?

Lenovo Y50 Stripped Screw

Kesh1018 — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 18:25:00 +0800

Was trying to remove my backcover of the Lenovo Y50, however, one screw head is totally stripped.

Tried a few options online,

However, it's still stuck in there.

What are my options?

Chronic Sinusitis

Kesh1018 — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:41:42 +0800

Little facts :

Allergic to dust & mites (have to keep cleaning my surrounding)

Have already gone for Sinusitis & Septum Deviation surgery. (20k damage that doesn't help)

Using Nasal Spray called Avamys everyday! However, doesn't work on some days. May have a develop a resistance towards it.

Been taking garlic supplements to boost immune system.

What are my other options?

Was thinking of doing ayurvedic sinus treatment (not sure if it'll help)

Myvi 1.5 Mounting

Kesh1018 — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 22:14:06 +0800

My Myvi was vibrating for the past week and i took it to Perodua Balakong today,

Apparently one of the mounting have cracked, but they require me to change all 3?

Total quotation is MYR 917 (Including labor)

Should I continue with Perodua? Or should I look into workshops outside? Anyone had their mounting changed on their Myvi before?

Special Delivery/Packages

Kesh1018 — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 14:29:20 +0800

We should pin websites that provides special delivery, or care packages that are catered for Malaysians.

For example,
https://www.bloom.com.my/ - Delivers chocolate bouquets

Scam call from CIMB

Kesh1018 — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 14:05:35 +0800

Anyone received a call from CIMB informing that they have a promotion to obtain 3% interest.

Provided you have 3000 MYR in your account for 6 months.

According to the spokesperson, it's not available in the banks and only by calls. Sounds like a scam to me.

24 hour veterinary?

Kesh1018 — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 19:21:39 +0800

Looking for a 24 hour veterinary around PJ or KL, dog has a very bad bleeding from a cut, needs attention immediately.

Travel Insurance for Nepal

Kesh1018 — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 15:57:03 +0800

Travelling to Nepal,

Anyone have any experience in applying for travel experience that covers Mountaineering & Altitude Sickness + Helicopter Evacuation.

Where can I buy Aquatabs

Kesh1018 — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 12:00:05 +0800

Heading to Nepal this month, looking for this product.

Most outdoor shops have no stock for this.

Y50 Hinge Problem

Kesh1018 — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 01:04:10 +0800

So after 3 years of usage, my y50 hinge finally broke, and apparently its a common issue for this model,

Not really looking into buying a new laptop right now,

So anyone can advice where am I able to get the back LCD cover? Or have any of you DIY it yourself?

I found this seller on Taobao, never bought from Taobao before though.

Anyone working in Phillip Morris?

Kesh1018 — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 18:46:19 +0800

Role : Intern

Salary package : MNC, quite high.