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Energizer Batteries in Shopee

brandonkl — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:57:07 +0800

Many highly rated stores sell 20 AA or AAA Energizer batteries for RM22 with no packaging. Just plastic wrapping. They claim is factory price.

Are there genuine or counterfeit?

Public Apology in The Star Newspaper

brandonkl — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:42:10 +0800

Saw this in The Star papers today. Both are Johor based.

Wonder what/which road rage is this?

Rapid Kota Pass (RM10 - 1 Day)

brandonkl — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:49:50 +0800

You can now buy your Rapid Kota and Rapid Kembara Pass directly from your TnG E-Wallet.

RM10 for 1-day Rapid Kota Pass and valid on all day travels on LRT, MRT, Monorail, BRT, Buses. Good deal especially if you are planning to "tour" KL on public transport like going shopping in KL City / 1 Utama, eat satay in Kajang, visit Putrajaya

Used to be RM5 before price increase to RM10 from 1 January 2026.

Rapid Kota Pass is for Malaysians only.

Amorim sacked as Manchester United Manager

brandonkl — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:17:03 +0800

Bye...

Celllular Signal Jammer

brandonkl — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:38:56 +0800

First time I see a security personnel with a backpack cellular signal jammer when PMX in attendance.

Prior to the swearing-in of PMX, a Volvo with cellular signal jammer was always part of his convoy. After swearing-in, I don't see this Volvo with cellular signal jammer part of his convoy anymore.

Mont Kiara Condo on Fire

brandonkl — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:36:42 +0800

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/16gEMam4EB/

According to comments, it's Tiffani Condominium.

Kenny Hills Coffee - Suria KLCC

brandonkl — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:57:42 +0800

I am surprised that for Kenny Hills Coffee "standard", Jabatan Kesihatan ordered them to close. I would expect Kenny Hills to have high standard of cleanliness.

Any idea why? I know it probably related to cleanliness issue but what type?

No mention of this closure in their social media.

ASEAN Summit Attendees List

brandonkl — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:05:41 +0800

Source : BERNAMA

ASEAN Summit - Head of State's Aircraft

brandonkl — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:58:38 +0800

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/16puNHN1HH/

Sultan of Brunei's 747-8 is the largest aircraft among all the leaders who are in KL.

Air Force 1 is only a 747-200B. The newly gifted 747 from Qatar is a 747-8 but not converted yet to AF1.

Photo Source : BERNAMA

President Trump's Schedule in Malaysia

brandonkl — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:44:35 +0800

10:05 AM — President arrives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

2.30 PM— Expanded bilateral meeting and signing with the Malaysian Prime Minister.

3.45 PM — Signing with the Prime Ministers of Cambodia and Thailand.

7:45 PM — Working dinner with U.S.–ASEAN leaders.

* Schedule updated based on latest update in Rollcall

https://rollcall.com/factbase/trump/calendar/

"Tomorrow night at 11 p.m., the president will depart the White House to fly to Malaysia, where he will arrive on Sunday morning local time. It's a long flight," Leavitt said during the White House press briefing Thursday. "President Trump will participate in a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Malaysia in the afternoon, and then he will attend the ASEAN leaders' working dinner that evening."

"Leavitt said that on Monday morning local time, Trump will fly to Tokyo followed by a bilateral meeting with Sanae Takaichi, the new prime minister of Japan"

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-meet-...y?id=126807578&

Budi95 Now Live in TnG E-Wallet

brandonkl — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:22:03 +0800

It just appeared in my TnG E-Wallet

KLCC Property

brandonkl — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:42:19 +0800

These ads keep appearing in my Facebook feed

Step Aside Warren Buffett

brandonkl — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:41:46 +0800

Step aside, Warren Buffett — these genius investments guarantee 3000% returns! Who knew the Oracle of Omaha was wasting his time with 10% a year?

Just because I clicked on one genius investment ad for curiosity, now FaceBook keeps showing me all these ads Also, no point reporting as FaceBook will say no action taken as didn't violate their policies.

Another ASEAN Summit/Retreat in KL

brandonkl — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:37:12 +0800

I foresee this will be another major road closures, bigger than the one this week as other head of states will be attending.

So, better plan to go holiday and stay out of KL city that week

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 8 — The 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits, scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur this October, is set to be one of the largest in the grouping’s history, said Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

He said several heads of government from outside Asean have confirmed their attendance at the summit, which will be held from Oct 26 to 28.

Among those confirmed are Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, whom Anwar met in Rome on July 3, and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Anwar also said that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who currently holds the G20 presidency, has also expressed his intention to attend.

https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/202...a-lumpur/183170

US Secretary of State Will be in KL

brandonkl — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:36:55 +0800

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Kuala Lumpur July 8-12 to participate in the ASEAN-United States Post-Ministerial Conference, the East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and the ASEAN Regional Forum Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. He is also scheduled to meet with senior Malaysian government officials.

In his first trip to Asia as Secretary of State, Secretary Rubio is focused on reaffirming the United States’ commitment to advancing a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific region.

During this trip, the Secretary will highlight the strength of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN in delivering results for the American people and the people of Southeast Asia, as well as our commitment to building on our Comprehensive Partnership with Malaysia.

https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-th...el-to-malaysia/

The most senior person from Trump administration to travel to Malaysia. He is expected to be in Malaysia on Thursday and Friday.

So, more road closure and traffic jam whenever Marco Rubio is on the road.

Atlas Digital Bank by Bank Muamalat

brandonkl — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 20:13:13 +0800

https://atlasmuamalat.com.my/faqs/

Click on Hi-5! Campaign in FAQ.

- 3 month campaign from 3 July to 3 Oct 2025 or when the campaign portfolio reaches RM25 million, whichever comes first.
- 5% profit/interest for maximum RM50k deposit only.
- Interest credited daily.

Search "Atlas Muamalat" app in your App Store.

After you create your account in the app, there is a 12-hrs cooling off period before you can make a deposit.

White House Staff Salaries

brandonkl — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 22:19:19 +0800

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-hous...ing-no-salaries

White House reveals highest-paid staffers--and 8 taking no salaries
Salaries range from $59,070 to $225,700 with press secretary Karoline Leavitt and border czar Tom Homan among those earning just under $200,000

Karoline Leavitt earns USD 195,200

Petronas Twin Towers Welcomes President Xi 🇨🇳

brandonkl — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:17:45 +0800

Malaysia 🇲🇾 and China 🇨🇳 Flags colour tonight.

Tun M's Statement at Tun Badawi Funeral

brandonkl — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:05:27 +0800

https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/202...formance/173132

“That was the Malaysian way. When we retire, we leave peacefully, without conflict, and pass the leadership to our successor. If this practice continues, God willing, Malaysia will remain a strong and stable nation. This was the example set by Tun Abdullah,” he added after exiting the mosque's main prayer hall."

I like his statement especially the part "when we retire, we leave peacefully"

President Trump's Latest Medical Report

brandonkl — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:48:19 +0800

Just released by White House. Very healthy!