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NEW Proton Suprima S or Pre-Reg VW Vento TSI

aaron4d — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 14:39:02 +0800

Hi guys,

I am looking at getting a new car for myself with a budget of RM 70k- 75k (putting 20k downpayment). These are the 3 top things I am looking for in the car:

1. Performance, ride and handling
2. Long-term reliability (this includes not having to replace too many parts as well as the car having good build quality)
3. Maintenance cost

4. Fuel consumption (I know having both power and fuel economy is not possible, but having decent FC will be good)

Based on this and my budget, I have shortlisted it to a New Proton Suprima S (2017 model can get around RM72k if not mistaken) vs. a Pre-Reg Volkswagen Vento 1.2 TSI (can be anywhere between 65-75k depending for a 2016-2017 model). Notice I am not considering Honda City or Toyota Vios at all as performance is my most important consideration at this price bracket. Likewise, not interested in going for C-segments with superior performance like Civic, Elantra Turbo or Ford Focus as the price is too high for me (I do not want to spend too much money taking long loans on a depreciating asset).

Which do you think will be the better option? Or, do you have any other suggestions?

Best Wireless Broadband plan for heavy user

aaron4d — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:57:17 +0800

Hi Guys, i'm looking to get the best 4G/LTE wireless broadband service for primarily home usage. My area has no Unifi, Maxis Fibre or Time Fibre. Considering these options at the moment:

1. Digi (highest data cap at 100 GB)
2.UMobile (no contract, free unlimited video streaming for higher-end packages)
3. Yes 4G (decent quota, not sure about reliability)
4. P1 (only one to offer unlimited data, but speed is only 2Mbps???!!)

So far all the packages seem to split their data quota between peak/non peak hours, which is kinda irritating. My profile: I work from home so internet usage will be a bit heavy, plus I would most probably stream videos and iflix/netflix daily. I value high internet speeds and wouldn't mind paying more for this.

Used Streamyx before but dissapointed with their service (slow, internet goes off intermittently etc.)

Seeking suggestions as what plan or provider to go for.

ICSA anyone?

aaron4d — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:32:55 +0800

HI guys....

Just wondering whether theres anyone here who has done ICSA.....what are the benefits of doing it compared to ACCA OR ICAEW?
How long does it take to complete?
What are the prospects? I have only recently heard about the company secretary role...so i'm not that sure about the jobs available..
Also, can u do other jobs beside company secretary with ICSA?

Arts vs. Business vs. Science/Engineering

aaron4d — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:47:39 +0800

Hey guys, i just wanted to know your opinion on each of the 3 groupings. I have separated business/commerce field from arts bcoz i think it's a bit different from arts subjects. What are your thoughts on the subjects and wic field wud u choose for ur tertiary studies and why/ is it mainly due to interest or bcoz of job prospects? Thnaks for ur time...

Guideline:

Arts/Social Science (courses like mass comm, psychology, political science, history, design etc....)

Business/commerce ( accounting, finance, management, economics (though econs can also be a social science) etc...)

Science/Engineering (all those science/engineering related courses including bio related courses n physics related ones)

International Business a good major?

aaron4d — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:00:26 +0800

I'm thinking of an International Business major with a focus on Asian Studies n Chinese. do u think it will be useful in the working world compared to a more specific major like marketing or finance? Will learning the extra language giv an advantage?

btw im non-chinese in case ur wondering....

Accounting vs. Economics & International Business

aaron4d — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:54:41 +0800

Hi evryone. I'm having a real dillemma now. I'm about to go to NZ to further my studies. My parents want me to do an accounting degree bcoz they say its easier to get a job once u graduate and the prospects are good. I however don't have much interest in it and am really more interested in economics. I'm thinking of doing a double major in Econs and International Business, i hav passion for both subjects and think i can do well in them. However, im afraid the job opps won't be as much as accounting, correct me if im wrong. Shud I follow my parents advice n do accounting for the sake of getting a good job, or shud i follow my interests and do something wic i know i'll enjoy learning? TQ

RMIT vs. University of Adelaide

aaron4d — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:59:45 +0800

I would like to know wic uni as the better choice to go to 4 studying acounting and finance. I want to get a job in investment banking. if that fails, i want to go into a big 4 accounting firm.

based on these two unis, wic is the better path to take in order to gain employment in the investment banking industry? will a degree from adelaide uni be looked upon well by potential employers or vice-versa?

Thanx guyz........

MOE Singapore Tuition Grant [penalty]

aaron4d — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 10:17:42 +0800

I would like to know whether all students admitted in singapore unis will be given tuition grant. I would also like to know what is the penalty like if you do not serve the three year bond afer your studies? Will they ask u to pay a lump-sum payment or monthly charge? if so, what are the rates like? thx..............

NUS Economics or Law?

aaron4d — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:13:36 +0800

Hi everyone, im still undecided as to whether to take a law degree or econs degree... my maths is so-so, but reli hav an interest for econs, dont mind working extra hard for it. at the same time, law appeals to me as well... so wic one is a better course to take in terms of career prospects? will a law grad be looked upon more favourably than an econs grad, or vice-versa? all these are important things to take into account...

Im thinking bout goin to either NUS for law or economics anf ntu for econs. wic one is better for econs, ntu or nus?

Economics degree

aaron4d — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:15:20 +0800

Anybody has any information as to where to go for a good economics degree? any colleges offering economics? (both twinning and internal)

thx for ur help......

Is a liberal arts degree in Australia useful?

aaron4d — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:11:07 +0800

i plan to do a liberal arts degree in Melbourne, most probably Monash or UniMelb. currrently completing my SAM now. haven't yet decided wic major to pursue in, but most probably will be either communication or international studies. howevr, i'm worried about the job prospects of a liberal arts degree holder in australia. izzit hard to get a decent job? wad are the job opportunities available? many ppl hav said that getting a liberal arts degree is a waste of time, but it is my passion to pursue such a degree. Wad do u ppl think? pls help....