Lowyat.NET: Latest topics by tertiary

Safe disposal of unused medicines

tertiary — Fri, 01 May 2026 13:12:54 +0800

Do all pharmacies accept surplus pills etc for safe disposal? Doesn't seem responsible to just chuck them in the trash bin.

Asus Zenbook 14 - needs repair

tertiary — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:13:36 +0800

I think I broke the battery connector, probably needs re-soldering to the mainboard. Anyone here can do, or recommend someone, maybe at IMBI Plaza? Main Asus Service Centre will be too expensive, I think.

WTA Hosts file for blocking local ads

tertiary — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:26:12 +0800

I use global hosts files on my router to block ads, but quite a few Malaysia-based companies' ads aren't blocked. Does anyone know of a hosts file (or a list of individual entries) that will do a good job?

EDIT: Found this https://github.com/ABPindo/indonesianadblockrules
Covers Indo and MY, will see how well it works.

AirAsia seating charge

tertiary — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:45:19 +0800

Two passengers on the same booking were automatically assigned seats a row apart at mobile app check-in, despite there being dozens of empty seats where we could have been seated next to each other. I had to pay RM40 to move my partner's seat allocation to the already empty seat next to mine.
CB AirAsia!!

Sepang MotoGP Spectator Guide

tertiary — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:23:09 +0800

I've referred to this guide: https://www.sepangcircuit.com/SepangCircuit...-Guide_v2_e.pdf

Anyone have tips how to drive to yellow zone parking (for grandstand F) with minimal queue on Sunday morning?

Washing machine repair

tertiary — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:34:31 +0800

Ten year old Electrolux washer/dryer. Anyone know of a good and cheap repairer in KV? Estimated cost?

Cost of making a Will

tertiary — Thu, 23 May 2024 16:12:01 +0800

What would be a typical price for having a Malaysian will drawn up by a well-established, trustworthy solicitor? Nothing complicated about it - no trusts or anything like that, only covering local assets.

LOWER PRICE WTS ASUS CD/DVD reader/writer

tertiary — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:24:25 +0800

Item(s): ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U https://shop.asus.com/us/sdrw-08d2s-u.html

Package includes:Full retail product in box, includes CD/DVD burner, cable, software and free cloud storage

Price: RM60

Warranty: Manufacturer

Dealing method: In person or by Grab Express

Location: KL 59200

Contact method/details: PM here
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Item(s) conditions: Practically brand new, perfect condition, used twice only

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Reason for sale: Bought by mistake, this will only read/burn CDs or DVDs, not Blu Ray

Digitise VHS tape

tertiary — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:21:35 +0800

I have one standard VHS cassette that I'd like to digitise to MP4 or similar format. Does anyone know who can do this? It's just one tape and I don't have a player, so not worth buying the equipment myself.

TIP: Validrive - check USB drive true capacity

tertiary — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 08:30:03 +0800

Many USB drives have fake claims for capacity. In Windows you can easily check if you've been had by using the small, free utility Validrive.exe. Written by Steve Gibson in assembly language and completely free.

SOLD iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 128GB Black

tertiary — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 09:24:34 +0800

Item(s): iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 128GB Black iOS17.3

Package includes: Phone, earphones, case, mains charger, charging cables

Price: (!!!NOTICE!!!: Sellers are required to display the exact selling prices of their products. Failure to do so will result in the deletion of the topic) RM450 ono

Warranty: None

Dealing method: SOLD

Location: Kerinchi/PJ Seksyen 13

Contact method/details: PM here
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Item(s) conditions: Well used but good condition. Always had protective case and screen protector

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Reason for sale: Upgraded to latest iPhone

Best furniture shop to buy cheap sofa

tertiary — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:53:34 +0800

A friend is looking for a cheap, brand new sofa. IKEA, SSF will be surveyed. Any others?

GONE FREE FAULTY Benq BL2420PT 24" IPS 2K

tertiary — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 09:57:21 +0800

Item(s):Benq BL2420PT IPS 2K Monitor

Package includes:Monitor and stand

Price: (!!!NOTICE!!!: Sellers are required to display the exact selling prices of their products. Failure to do so will result in the deletion of the topic)RM0.00

Warranty:None

Dealing method:Gone already

Location:KL 59200

Contact method/details:DM
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Item(s) conditions:FAULTY. Horizontal lines appear and disappear every two seconds. Benq (they did not inspect) say probably not economical to repair, but if you're skilled with electronics (which I'm not) you could try, maybe. More than 5 years old, so out of warranty.

Picture:https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/bl2420pt.html

Reason for sale: Replaced

WTS FREE Huawei P9 Lite

tertiary — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:04:19 +0800

Item(s): Huawei P9 Lite gold colour

Package includes: Phone only, factory reset

Price: (!!!NOTICE!!!: Sellers are required to display the exact selling prices of their products. Failure to do so will result in the deletion of the topic) RM0.00
Warranty:

Dealing method: Personal collection only

Location: KL 59200

Contact method/details: DM here
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Item(s) conditions: Battery temperamental - sometimes decides it has no charge when it has more than 50% left

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Reason for sale: Replaced

Masks - the case is closed

tertiary — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 11:38:49 +0800

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A Cochrane Review is the generally-accepted highest level of scientific evidence because it's a meta analysis of RCTs.

NB: I am pro-vaccine and not a fan of conspiracy theories. The mask mandates were simply a mistake. If you want to continue to wear a mask, go for it, but do not compel me to follow, thanks.

Get Near Infra Red exposure for long Covid

tertiary — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:34:19 +0800

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TLDW: New paper has evidence that long Covid involves impaired cellular beta oxidation, probably due to increased reactive oxygen species (ROS). ROS can be reduced by increasing local (cellular, as opposed to pineal) melatonin production from near infra red exposure. Get outside!

CDC: 44% of people in hospital boosted

tertiary — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:44:36 +0800

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CDC Says 44% of People Hospitalized With COVID Had Third Dose or Booster

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/980351...D=4631827&faf=1

Almost half the people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 last spring had been fully vaccinated and received a third dose or booster shot

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm71..._cid=mm7134a3_x

Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19–Associated Hospitalizations Among Adults During SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 Variant Predominance

Data from the COVID-19–Associated Hospitalization Surveillance Network

March 20–May 31, 2022

Among hospitalized non pregnant patients

39.1% had received a primary vaccination series and 1 booster (3 jabs)

5.0% had received a primary series and ≥2 boosters (4 jabs)

39.1 + 5 = 44.1%

Communist boss at the WHO

tertiary — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:16:44 +0800

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PFAS chemicals in your tap water

tertiary — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:54:38 +0800

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PFAS are present at high levels in Malaysia tap water:
Malaysia PFAS Situation Report (PDF)
NST: Beware of 'The Forever Chemical'

Large study: Covid reinfection not good

tertiary — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:52:52 +0800

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