Lets exchange life hacks?

Last activity 23 March 2017 by jrqmontalvo

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jrqmontalvoMember21 March 2017 05:32:42

Hey guys! I’m fairly new to Malaysia. Staying in the KL/PJ areas.
I’d like to ask all of you if you’d like to exchange some tips about living here

Basically any kind of life hack you are aware of. I’d like to start off with the ones I’ve experienced or discovered since I got here, and i only have a couple.

#1 TIME internet. - before moving here I saw only people talking about Maxiss, Unify and P1. Luckily someone in my building was passing around flyers for TIME 100mbps for 147 MYR. I share an apartment with 2 other people and the internet speed is still pretty good. I dunno how it is for other people living in other parts of KL/PJ, but so far this is good. Hardly any time to buffer when I stream, download speed is good too! Facetime/skype calls work smoothly whenever I talk to friends or family from back home too.

#2 PostCo.com.my - twice already I’ve had trouble with shopping online cause I don’t know where I should have my stuff delivered. My office bans personal mail or package deliveries (except food for some reason) and I’m never home during the day. Not to mention deliveries are mostly on weekdays. This company allows me to pick up my delivery from a cafe or local business near my place. they charge 2.5myr, not bad. It seems that its also automated for big brands like Adidas and Twenty3 (also free). could help you guys who live alone or face the same horrors of my office.

#3 Waze (to avoid cops) - this one is from my friend. He drinks and drives sometimes [not saying you should lol] but if you are too, then use waze to check head if your current rout has cops that have set up check points to look for drivers under the influence. So yeah… better take a grab or uber IMO. but if you do drive then this one is for you.

Looking forward to hearing your life hacks to this bustling city! All the best to everyone.

jrqmontalvoMember22 March 2017 01:12:37

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta … androidds, internet providers, savings/investment, and insurance services! Also has an income tax calculator for you to use. Very helpful in my opinion.

#5 Touch n Go - I would recommend getting a "touch n go" card as it used for the toll gates, mrt, busses, monorail, convenience stores (not all) etc. I got mine at the mrt station near work and it cost me 15.30 MYR w/ 10 MYR credit. You can reload credit for the card at the station also and i've seen some reloading kiosks around the city as well.

And here are links to my tips!

#1 TIME - https://www.imoney.my/broadband/time/fi … ic-100mbps

#2 PostCo - https://www.postco.com.my/

#3 Waze: https://www.waze.com/
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/waze-so … 29106?mt=8
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta … mm_android

#4 iMoney - https://www.imoney.my/

#5 Touch n Go - http://www.touchngo.com.my/

johnpascualActive member22 March 2017 05:48:53

Nice post Jr! Welcome to expat.com. long time I have been member here but its not often to see full information like yo posted asabove. keep it up. I am planning to travel back in KL maybe by May or June.

jrqmontalvoMember23 March 2017 01:15:31

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta … &hl=en
#6 Redbus - This for those who would like to travel around Malaysia using buses. This is a bus ticket booking app. pretty good coverage and booking procedure, so far. Plus you get a 20MYR voucher when you use a referral code! (USE MINE LOL - redb19tcc)

Link: https://www.redbus.my/?gclid=CL-HqZ7j6dICFQGbvQodXoQEsg

Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/redbus/id733712604?mt=8
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta … &hl=en

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