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This is One of The Major Cause of JAM

potatobanana — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:03:51 +0800

Based on my observations, I noticed that naturally aspirated cars with engines below 1.8 litres usually move much more slowly than forced-induction cars, electric vehicles, etc.

Because of their slower performance, they usually move more slowly, hence the car’s slower reaction.

Additionally, when going up an incline, such as a hill, they lag behind and affect the cars behind them.

Moreover, because of the smaller engine displacement, drivers usually try to keep the engine at lower revs, which results in even slower speeds.

Therefore, since more than half of the cars on the road have naturally aspirated engines below 1.8 litres, they are a major cause of traffic jams.

That said, more than half of them are local cars.

The local cars with lower engine capacity were made by company established by Mamakteh; therefore, he is one of the causes of traffic jams.

To address this, we need to impose a higher tax on cars with naturally aspirated engines below 1.8 litres in order to reduce interest in slower cars and ease traffic jams.

Exercise energizing or tiring?

potatobanana — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:36:54 +0800

I noticed people says exercise is tiring.

Then I also noticed recently when I did not exercise, I feel tired.

When I exercise, I feel energetic.

Why reverse huh?

My fren lucky with big head

potatobanana — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:27:05 +0800

Today's story, while my fren was leaving the office;

Coincidentally, another girl came out at the same time from the opposite door and their eyes gazed each other.

While they were waiting for the elevator, my fren noticed the girl staring at him.

While they are in the elevator, from the lift door's reflection, suddenly he noticed the girl pucking her lips and making cute face.

My fren gives a score of 6/10, however he seldom see such cute face, he got shaky a bit.

Luckily my fren always keep his partner in his mind. Using his big head, he managed to think clearly and walk towards the parking exit door quickly.

My fren is grateful for escaping being hunted as a prey, else there will be news in /k/opitiam about my fren putting banana into someone else's potatoes.

Congrats to my fren for being steady and uses his big brain.

Any good site to renew roadtax?

potatobanana — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:01:30 +0800

Are there any good site to renew roadtax?

Been paying the same amount for years, any good site that offer discount or rewards?

Wet Pants

potatobanana — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:44:20 +0800

Lately I noticed my pants been getting wet in one particular spot (right at the bottom where I sits).

I checked my seats and cushions and all are dry. It did not happen for the first time either.

I am suspecting this is due to the polyester boxer I am wearing.
The polyester does not absorb sweat hence it was collected at the very bottom due to gravity, and was absorbed by the pants instead.

Maybe I just have a pair of sweaty balls, due to the hot and humid weather? Only been happening recently

Anyone faces similar situation? Any solutions?
It was claimed that polyester provides more breathability. Absorption is another story ...

Are You Working From Home?

potatobanana — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:57:13 +0800

Today selected civil servants starts to WFH.

The traffic in my area got worse apparently.
It might due to rainy weather.

Are you working from home?

Child in Adult Body

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:30:00 +0800

Child in Adult Body

potatobanana — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:24:21 +0800

I am in my thirties.
Yet I feel like I am still a child in an adult body.

How huh? Anyone felt the same?
Am I normal to always feel like 21?

Is your area hazy?

potatobanana — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:28:29 +0800

My area is at Klang Valley, just now evening my nose tell me the familiar haze smell coming back again. 🙊

Is your place the same as well? 😷

Start protecting yourself and drink more water ya 😙

Checking for news
Greater KL area is affected (27th-Jan)
The Star: Raising concerns over air quality in Greater Kuala Lumpur

Neighbour Singapore also kena (27th-Jan)
The Edge: Singapore monitors haze risk as smoke drifts from regional fires

Johor fire could be the cause? (26th-Jan)
The Straits Times: Johor firefighters battle spreading Pengerang peat fire as haze hits Singapore

Checking for hot spot
Can see Malaysia side have more hot spots that usual (26th-Jan)

https://asmc.asean.org/asmc-hotspot#Hotspot

Confirming from another source (26th-Jan)

https://myclimate.met.gov.my/fdrsWmsObsAseanMetPortal

Checking for air quality index
KL air is poorer compared to Singapore (taken live)

https://www.iqair.com/air-quality-map?zoomL...&lng=101.608011

Comparing to historical records, the air is more polluted (now vs past)

https://aqicn.org/station/malaysia-kampung-baru-klcc/

Blackbox Saviour

potatobanana — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:26:24 +0800

Hi,

We frequently encounter forum members posting with blackbox embed / post / video.
To resolve this, may I suggest to include more conditions and formatting to embed youtube video please?

Current correct way to embed youtube video::

CODE

[YOUTUBE]dQw4w9WgXcQ[/YOUTUBE]

To resolve forum members from posting blackbox, we can include another format as below, which is the full URL link::

CODE

[YOUTUBE]https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ[/YOUTUBE]

CODE

[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ[/YOUTUBE]

Aside from youtube video, this should be applicable to other links / post / embed as well such as FB / IG / Tiktok etc...

Which Type Do You Like?

potatobanana — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:51:55 +0800

Which Type Do You Like?
[YOUTUBE]kRuazJt_UFQ[/YOUTUBE]

What is the colour of your private part?

potatobanana — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:52:27 +0800

What is the colour of your private part?

Darker, lighter, or same colour as your body part?

How much budget do you allocate for next phone?

potatobanana — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:43:36 +0800

Last time my phone used to cost a few hundred ringgit.

Nowadays to get a long term usable phone, it will be at least RM1000.
Yes, there is this thing called 'inflation'.

What's your budget for your next phone like?

One of the most stewpeedest thing

potatobanana — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 15:10:28 +0800

This is one of the most stewpeedest thing I encounter even till today.

Let's say we need to settle some bank errands, the bank only open from 9AM-5PM.
During 9AM-5PM, it's majority of our working hour.
Let's say we want to settle during weekend, banks are not open for business.

Good thing we are now developing for stablecoins, blockchains, web3 etc..

During the pandemic, glad that digital ewallet also solved most of the issue with ATM.
Really hate to always drop by ATM just to get cash. Not to mention limited hours, fees and etc...

It's still hard for me to comprehend that our father and grandfather had to dealt with these kind of issue.

Thanks for reading my rant, I am grateful for technology and innovation.

Petrol station kaboom?

potatobanana — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:31:55 +0800

Recently the government launch the budi95 and gotten smart with smart phone / apps for payment.

Question is, will we see a higher risk of using phones around petrol station resulting in kaboom?

Why not just let us wave the IC like how we wave cards?
Why need to cucuk?

Yes the IC has NFC function, which is how we use it as a TnG card.

Let's pray everyone is safe.

Traffic Jam At Petrol Station

potatobanana — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:36:44 +0800

During the first few days of the petrol subsidy, I am betting there will be longer queue due to system down and inefficiencies.

If not, I will potong my kuku then run around klcc

How to verify car fluid change?

potatobanana — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 15:21:17 +0800

When we service our car, how do we verify if a car service center truly changed the oil / fluid?

Considering if we have no visibility, additionally the fluid is older but still clean.

Do you use wired mouse or wireless mouse?

potatobanana — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:14:57 +0800

Do you use wired mouse or wireless mouse?

With tail or no tail?

Which is better?

potatobanana — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:44:22 +0800

Which is better?

Is three off-days across two weeks (including weekends) better?
or
Is five continuous off-days (including weekends) better?

Chatgpt's answer

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What's the best bank / wallet / card combo

potatobanana — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 16:12:15 +0800

What is the best bank + wallet + card combo these days?

Requirements
1. Convenience: I want to save time by visiting ATMs less frequently.
- I no longer want to deal with paper cash and ringing coins
- QR code scanning and NFC payments have been effective solution so far

2. Perks & Benefits: I want to be rewarded for both saving and spending my money.
- I don't want inflation to erode my savings
- Cashback, rewards, and higher interest return are essential

3. Credit Card: I want seamless payments at my fingertips.
- Alternate and reliable form of cash
- Handy during shopping and travelling

Issues Faced
- Not all places accept credit cards.
- E-wallets are imposing fees on credit card top-up.
- E-wallets are setting limit on transferable funds.

E-wallets provide convenience, but lack perks and benefits.
Credit card offer the perks and benefits, but lack convenience.

What's the best combination to use these days?