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Problems with hotlink

le.fruitcake — Sun, 20 May 2018 16:06:37 +0800

I have a Hotlink prepaid SIM and 2 days ago i bought a fresh 30 day 8gb pass for rm60. Everything went smoothly but I find that my laptop can no longer connect to my phone's hotspot and I am not allowed to claim the usual free 1gb. Has hotlink changed some terms? Anyone else have these problems?

Can't claim free 1gb and hotspot doesn't work

le.fruitcake — Sun, 20 May 2018 13:45:08 +0800

I have a prepaid SIM and 2 days ago i bought a fresh 30 day 8gb pass for rm60. Everything went smoothly but I found that my laptop could no longer connect to my phone's hotspot and I wasn't allowed to claim the usual free 1gb. Has hotlink changed some terms? Anyone else have these problems?

Contractor has abandoned my project

le.fruitcake — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 18:03:29 +0800

knowledgeable and mature advice/suggestions please:
i engaged a contractor to restore a derelict house 8 months ago. just to shorten a very long story, after i paid him the last 30% instalment to finish up the work, he (badly) installed a couple of things and then cleared his crew out, refused to reply to my messages/answer calls, and his assistant told me he's not going to finish the house cos he has other projects, and I don't have to pay him the remaining 10%. i spoke to a trusted lawyer and he said i have a good case since the contractor clearly did not deliver on anything from 60-85k worth of work from the quotation AND the work he did deliver is shoddy/defective. unfortunately, the legal and surveyor fees for a court case is about rm40k. And i'm told there are cunning ways to delay payment even if i won the case. So i'm asking for advice (from those who have dealt with similar problems or are knowledgeable about renovations and/or our legal system) on how to proceed: make a police report? engage my lawyer and a quantity surveyor? go to the consumer tribunal (compensation cap is rm25k and judgements are made summarily in 1 short sitting)? any other suggestions? Most importantly, i want to finish the house and move in, but i also feel strongly that he should not be allowed to just get off after having cheated me of so much and causing such an immense amount of stress - the depth and breadth of his duplicity and irresponsibility are extreme.

Did this even make the local news?

le.fruitcake — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 17:14:27 +0800

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-40323201

Epson Ink Catridge T-0751

le.fruitcake — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 12:49:58 +0800

Hi everyone, I have an old Epson Stylus CX2900 which I'd like to revive but can't find the T-0751 Black ink cartridge, at least not one that hasn't expired/dried out. tried lazada of course but price is RM999 (gotta be a joke). Anyone know where I can find T-0751 or a compatible cartridge?

Tai Aun, Cassa auto - used car dealers

le.fruitcake — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 10:20:41 +0800

Has anyone purchased a vehicle from Tai Aun or Cassa? I'm looking for a cheap diesel vehicle (pick up or SUV) and these two dealers seem to have many. They are both quite far from me and i don't want to waste my time and energy going all the way only to discover that they are not people i want to deal with. Can anyone share their experience or opinion about either dealer or, better yet, recommend a straightforward dealer with integrity?

Tai Aun, Cassa auto - used car dealers

le.fruitcake — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 10:11:50 +0800

Opinions on buying test drive unit?

le.fruitcake — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 21:56:47 +0800

I'm looking for a low mileage vehicle and was offered a test drive unit that's just under 2 years old with 40k km on the clock..It's a pick up truck by the way. It's priced abut 5-10% higher than other vehicles of the same age and mileage but at least it comes with a 3 year manufacturer's warranty. Would anyone care to share their experience or opinion about purchasing a test drive unit?

How do you go about buying a used vehicle?

le.fruitcake — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 00:55:17 +0800

Can I get some helpful advice about buying a used vehicle please? Do people just search sites like carlist.my then call or visit the agent in an ad that appeals to them? are there other sites that are commonly used? or do people just visit specific used car lots or areas around KL with many used car lots and inspect vehicles? i am specifically looking for an isuzu dmax 2010 or later, preferably under rm50k.

This is how religious oppression gained a foothold

le.fruitcake — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 02:01:42 +0800

This is how religious oppression gained a foothold in Malaysia
By Mariam Mokhtar 17 October, 2016

http://www.mariammokhtar.com/this-is-how-r...ld-in-malaysia/

The majority of Malays do not really know or understand their religion – Islam. They do not read enough, nor can they be bothered to discuss pertinent issues, either amongst themselves or with non-Malays.

They would rather take orders from their political leaders. They place absolute trust in the heads of the various institutions. When things go wrong, they are quick to blame others, but they forget that these problems are the direct consequence of there own inaction.

The result of indoctrination, and an absolute trust in their leaders, has produced the “mentally lazy” Malay.

TIMELINE OF MALAYSIAN ISLAMISATION
The islamisation of Malaysia did not happen overnight. Its roots are in the Iranian revolution of 1979. Suddenly, the world woke up to the Islamic movement, in Iran, which was keen to overthrow the Shah; the puppet of the USA. The Iranians wanted change and they saw Ayatollah Khomeini, as the agent of change.

PAS has always wanted a Malaysia ruled by syariah law, and the party benefited from the fall-out of the Iranian revolution. One person watching from the sidelines, realised the implications of the Islamic resurgence. He was the former PM Mahathir Mohamad.

Mahathir had been expelled from Umno in 1969, but was made a Senator and reintroduced, into Umno, in 1973. He was re-elected to parliament in 1974, and appointed the Minister of Education. By 1978, Mahathir was the deputy leader of Umno and the Deputy PM.

In 1979 Mahathir looked on in trepidation at the re-energised PAS, and worried that he would lose the battle for Malay votes.

By 1981, Mahathir had become PM. In his sights, he spotted a young firebrand, the youth leader, Anwar Ibrahim, the leader of Malaysia’s Islamic youth movement, ABIM.

Mahathir picked Anwar to join Umno, to the disappointment of other Malays. Mahathir had also seen the charismatic Anwar lead the student movement, as it held strikes to highlight the poverty and starvation, in northern peninsular Malaysia. He knew that to have Anwar as an ally, was preferable than allowing Anwar to be snapped-up by PAS.

By 1982, Anwar was already charting a meteoric rise within the Cabinet. He had numerous ministerial posts, and when he was in the Education Ministry, introduced the tudung.

THE RESURGENCE IN ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALISM CONTINUES, TODAY.
Malays have forgotten their own culture and adopted Arabic names, Arabic forms of greeting, Arabic modes of dress and Arabic influence, in architecture. Gone are the rituals which gave the Malays their own identity, like wayang kulit and the pagan practices which the Malays have conducted, for centuries.

Malay women cover themselves from head to toe. Malay men wear Arabic robes and greet one another in Arabic. Some politicians litter their speeches with incantations in Arabic, whilst Malays nod in agreement, despite not understanding what is being said.

Today, Malay women are told they cannot enter beauty contests, drink alcohol in public, dress in short sleeves or wear swimming suits. They are criticised for wearing leotards, when they do gymnastics. They are under more intense scrutiny than the menfolk.

Malay toddlers are separated at play, and little girls are made to wear the tudung and cover themselves up, so that their flesh is not seen by others.

DO THE MALAYS REALLY KNOW WHAT THEY WANT?
Malays are keen on the rituals of the religion, but when it comes to personal satisfaction, religion appears to fly out the window.

The Malay man abroad, especially in southern Thailand, is a different animal altogether. The ones who take the bus to Thailand, may visit the many houses of pleasure, but when it comes to food, will seek the nearest halal restaurant.

The man, with a young woman by his side, is most probably going to marry in a syariah court in south Thailand, because his first wife has refused permission, for him, to marry again.

The Malay men in the casinos of Macau, Nice, Monte Carlo, London and Las Vegas are also hypocrites. No one minds if they want to gamble their life savings away, drink till they develop cirrhosis of the liver, and flaunt their mistress, but back home, these men act holier than thou.

TALIBANISATION OF MALAYSIA
We worry about the creeping Talibanisation of Malaysia, but this did not happen overnight. What did we do to stop it?

Mahathir used religion to advance his power. Najib perfected what Mahathir started. Today, we suffer.

The Malay men make the rules, despite the belief that there is equality in Islam. The reality of life, in Malaysia is that women have little say in important matters.

The women appear not to want to take charge of the issues which affect them. Perhaps, when they are forced to wear the niqab, or the burqa, and have to fight for further education, like the women of Afghanistan, or northern Pakistan, they may look back fondly at the golden age of secularism in Malaysia, and wonder why they did not make a stand.

The people, who are now desperately trying to turn back the clock, have finally realised that the Malays are more backward than ever. They have become less motivated, because they are told, on one hand, that the government will bail them out, and on the other hand, that Allah will take care of everything.

Only the Muslims can save Malaysia from religious oppression. Act now before the yoke of indoctrination consumes you.

What to do with 800k?

le.fruitcake — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 19:42:00 +0800

if i have some money to invest - around 800k - what should i do with it? give it to my bank to invest on my behalf or buy property? if the latter, should i buy residential land, a house with land, or a condo? which offers the most potential for return within say 10 years?

Looking For Apartment - Need Suggestions/Advice

le.fruitcake — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 19:22:29 +0800

hi everybody,
i'm looking for an apartment for personal use but haven't seen any developments that are worth buying into. agents haven't been able to suggest anything other than the usual kiara/hartamas/bangsar condos. would anyone out there be able to throw me a few suggestions or some advice about condos worth looking at please?

what i do want:
- much preferred RM1.1 million or less including all transaction costs
- 1200-2000 sqft.
- less than 20 min drive to the sentral-bangsar area in moderate traffic
- well-managed development (responsive and accountable management, clean and well-kept grounds etc...)
- good prospects for appreciation in value
- not too difficult to rent out (in the event i move out)

what i don't want:
-not in bangsar, hartamas, kiara or bangsar south
-not facing a freeway or close to power lines
-not dependent on the federal highway

i have seen sri murni in bukit ledang/damansara heights, and it comes closest to my ideal except that it will not appreciate in value due to its age and it is relatively difficult to rent out. the vast majority of units in sri murni are owner occupied.

so, if anyone has anything helpful to add, please do so...thanks everyone.