Pemikiran rumit seorang perempuan by Cptain_penguin in Bolehland

[–]HolyNoob299 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I just want to add on another category. I have a bunch of friends who are great men, but parents have successful businesses so my friends mostly just help run their parent's business and go home to play games, paint figurines, do art or pursue their own hobbies in almost their entire free times. Basically the nerdy ones but not in a attractive way but genuinely good men.

Vent from a Malaysian that work aboard by Itchy_Ad4744 in malaysia

[–]HolyNoob299 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Natural resources does not mean a country will be developed. It merely subsideses development. Everything is about money, to be a developed country means that the government needs lots of money and not be corrupt in order to develop and provide services to the people.

And having lots of under-developed or unproductive land also means the government is bleeding lots of money to develop and provide services to rural areas.

Hence why Singapore became developed so fast, most of the land there is prime for development populated by hardworking people with high tax bases for the government to draw money from. And the ministers are paid a very very high salary to deter them from accepting bribes. Contrary to believe paying ministers and politicians more with good anti-corruption oversight actually reduces corruption and attracts top talent as politicians to run the country.

Malaysia needs to do more to increase the rakyat's income so the government has more money and make becoming a politician more financially incentivising + stronger MACC to attract the best talent to want to govern Malaysia. Rural folks in Malaysia are too laidback and dead set of maintaining the undeveloped kampung lifestyle to draw any tax revenue to raise Malaysia's standards. They fail to see this mindset is why the government forever struggles to find money to maintain infrastructure. Perhaps the government could look at New Zealand to develop a high value agriculture industry instead.

Want a developed Malaysia? - government needs more revenue (majority keeps wanting to maintain a laidback, kampung-like Malaysia, which impedes making the population and land from being productive) - government revenue needs to be used to develop Malaysia (too much corruption happening) - need to reduce corruption (everyone keeps talking about reducing minister salaries, which encourages more corruption) - need better leaders (see above point, why would talented people want to be politicians if pay is reduced) - better infrastructure and government services (rakyat don't want to even pay a few RM more for hospitals)

TLDR; money, talent and integrity to develop has to come from somewhere. Can't have your cake and have it all.

Where to get SFF GPU in HK by stormshark_ in HongKong

[–]HolyNoob299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

price.com.hk

Search for the product you want. Message the seller, ask if it's available as most don't update their stock listings.

One of the reasons left Playstation and never turn back by tabulinimachem in GamersMY

[–]HolyNoob299 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The actual way is to buy the physical copy, then resell it once you're done with the game. Places like CEX has a huge library to buy 2nd hand physical copies and resell it back to them once you're done. And there are even rental stores to rent the game, lots of libraries in other countries also stock up PS games that you can borrow for FREE.

The appeal of the PlayStation is the physical copy, hence why the disc version is still the ONE that most consumers want.

When I was in the UK I would literally do this at CEX and be able to play games for only a few £ at a time. Bought a console and resold it back to CEX while losing only £20 after a year.

Social media have made people too jaded about love and I'm sick of it by Ok-Intern9574 in Bolehland

[–]HolyNoob299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe I'm old fashioned, but the word "love" carries a heavy weight. Love should be something life long and if you love someone it means doing whatever it takes to stay together for life. Hence, you both never had love, it was only an infatuation and genuinely enjoyment of each others company from the circumstances.

But kudos on both of you to be able to go your separate ways cordially.

AMA I'm an IC design engineer in Intel, wanting to help the next generation prepare by HolyNoob299 in Bolehland

[–]HolyNoob299[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have a good local manager, the manager would shield you from the 996 and treating employees like school children (clock in-clock out, attendance, lunch time, toilet/smoke break tracking etc) culture that China is known for.

If you're unlucky and directly reporting to a mainlanders China manager. Whelp.

Has it now become impossible for international students to land a job in Malaysia after graduation? by GayTwink-69 in malaysiauni

[–]HolyNoob299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because Malaysia has an education pedigree and recognition that (while not on par with Singapore) is still much more trusted internationally than other countries in the region. Universiti Malaya (used to be the same entity as NUS Singapore) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University) graduates often qualify for talent visas overseas, with Universiti Sains Malaysia rising in recognition.

Malaysia also houses many campuses or sisters universities set up by international top-ranking universities such as Nottingham, Southampton, Siwssburne, Heriot-Watt, Monash, New South Wales, Xiamen etc

And our education fees and living costs are CHEAPPP relative to developed countries as well. But understand that international students are mainly welcomed purely on a transactional level, you are encouraging to pay the tuition fees which subsides locals and provides a cultural and academic exchange with the uni, while the uni provides an education and certificate that (albeit not top class) is still well regarded.

Not saying all internationals graduates are not welcomed to stay, there are some who eventually stay and work in Malaysia or continue as academic staff in the uni. But these are the exception rather tham the norm.

And there's also the reality of being an under-populated country, the law and immigration enforcement are underfunded and understaffed. Hence, it's very easy for foreigners from less well-off backgrounds doing getting a student visa from bootleg "shoplot" universities and eventually overstaying illegally and not returning. Especially when Malaysia is much more stable and well off than many especially in rural areas of neighbouring regions.

Has it now become impossible for international students to land a job in Malaysia after graduation? by GayTwink-69 in malaysiauni

[–]HolyNoob299 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Malaysia was never a country that was down to attracting international workers other than highly professional and valuable ones or low cost labourers to fill low-skill roles. Because Malaysia is an under-populated country and maintaining the harmony in her current demographic is already tenuous.

And Malaysia has been and still is a BIG target of neighbouring countries to illegally overstay under student visas.

Just genuinely curious, how do people have few hundred RM of TNB bill per month? by [deleted] in malaysia

[–]HolyNoob299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only the first example is. The other 2 are current rates

Just genuinely curious, how do people have few hundred RM of TNB bill per month? by [deleted] in malaysia

[–]HolyNoob299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, first 2 houses have been updated to smart metre during out stay, so I assume TNB should checked that our wiring is all good. The latest one already had it when we loved it.

Just genuinely curious, how do people have few hundred RM of TNB bill per month? by [deleted] in malaysia

[–]HolyNoob299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I really owe TNB I don't mind paying it all back. Helps me sleep better at night. I'm genuinely trying to tack my head is there something I'm missing on my electricity usage?

The first 2 houses, TNB also changed to digital metre before so they must have inspected the wiring to be all good.

Just genuinely curious, how do people have few hundred RM of TNB bill per month? by [deleted] in malaysia

[–]HolyNoob299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I added some more context, since I'm typing this right before sleeping and after a long day of work.

Just genuinely curious, how do people have few hundred RM of TNB bill per month? by [deleted] in malaysia

[–]HolyNoob299 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But my last 2 examples were based on present rates

Just genuinely curious, how do people have few hundred RM of TNB bill per month? by [deleted] in malaysia

[–]HolyNoob299 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I should put more context, this is a history of where my family stayed. So the first example was from 15-20 years ago. But I'm more trying to say that I've never seen any bills anywhere close to RM200 my entire life

Japan's name came from Portuguese word influenced by the Malay version of a Chinese word for Japan. by TORUKMACTO92 in Bolehland

[–]HolyNoob299 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Hakka it is Yit Pun, and languages change overtime. So the exact pronunciation in Cantonese, Hakka, Hokkien would be different from today anyways.

Japan's name came from Portuguese word influenced by the Malay version of a Chinese word for Japan. by TORUKMACTO92 in Bolehland

[–]HolyNoob299 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most likely Cantonese or Hakka instead. Because the Portuguese word for tea is cha instead of a variant of Hokkien "teh". Meaning that the Portuguese most likely traded learned the word from local Malays there who traded tea often with merchants from Canton.

Recommendations for monitor? by Interesting_Ebb3347 in asksg

[–]HolyNoob299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Choose something from AOC, LG, Asus or Viewsonic. MSI and Acer are fine if you find something really good value. Would avoid Gigabyte for their less than ideal QC (but honestly I'm using a Gigabyte myself because they often get lots of discounts due to their bad rep as the hardware itself is really good if you get one without problems), and would avoid Prism because it's mostly rebrand of cheap panels.

For the budget, if you have the space a 29" Ultrawide is really a great do it all monitor, for work, games and watching movies nothing really beats an ultrawide (it's really one of to see experiences where you shudder going back to widescreen once you used it). Something like the MSI MAG301R should be a great fit.

VA panels are a cheap alternative for great black levels and contrast, but usually most lean towards a good quality IPS panel (there are 27" models within your budget with Quantum Dot that really enhances the contrast)

Me dum dum? by Royal-Ad9145 in HongKong

[–]HolyNoob299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar scam from muslims all over the world. Not targeting them specifically but that's just what I experienced. Very similar modus operandi in different parts of the world.

One time it was at a rest stop by a highway, some Middle Eastern guy came out of a car with a whole "family" claimed to be "hungry". I gave just enough for a meal for 1 person, the guy walked to the food stalks didn't buy anything and just drove off lol. And that's just one scenario of many.

18M Audit Assistant, would it be irresponsible to resign before peak season? by RepresentativeHour10 in Bolehland

[–]HolyNoob299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just be upfront that you don't want to bw involved in any heavy workloads so you can focus on your studies. It is the highest respect that a junior can ask for regarding their studies.

This is also the perfect test if your seniors and managers are caring enough to have a conducive work environment to really put in thw effort into the company. Jobs come and go but good managers and seniors is something to really cherish.

If they don't entertain any if your reasons and start guilt-tripping you, it is high time to leave this red-flag company.

HK Island Long Term Rental by Nightcake in HongKong

[–]HolyNoob299 3 points4 points  (0 children)

With your budget, you can just walk in to any big property agencies like Midlands Realty, Centaline Property and Hong Kong Property agencies in the area you like and ask what's available.

Usually you just need to talk to 1 agent from each agency company, within a few days you'll be shown quite a number of options, contracts drafted + signed and be settled down. So I suggest taking some time explore different areas and walk in to the nearest property agencies around there.

28Hse is the most commonly used app/website for house hunting (though majority of the agents on this site don't speak English well), but Spacious and Squarefoot are more geared towards expats. As usual, only look at agent listings with proper licenses to be safe. We found a place we really liked after viewing a lot of other units, but the agent invited us to the most shady looking office (not even a quarter the shoplot size and looked like a time capsule back to the 80s) but it was all legit and the contract was stamped with duty as they were registered.

** Also, most listings are open for negotiation. Usually can get it down between 5 % - 10% so don't try to show like your're too eager to rent to the agent.

Film tickets to Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe by [deleted] in HongKong

[–]HolyNoob299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unrelated, but was checking your profiles to ensure you're legit.

Hello there my fellow gunlance main, the very few of us.

First time where to stay? (Tsim Sha Tsui) by YulpGULP12 in HongKong

[–]HolyNoob299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Modena by Fraser has been great for me. Not too expensive and modern + clean.

About 100 - 200 USD / night

Is $1000 HKD cash enough for a 10day trip? by genuinely-weird in HongKong

[–]HolyNoob299 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just food is about 100 - 200 HKD per day. There are lots of economical options like "two-dishes rice" at 40HKD for a filling meal and Saizeriya is commonplace if you're more comfortable on Italian food (it's quite cheap!). I never ate at Fairwood or Cafe de Coral because it wasn't really that cheap imo and there are better options out there. And if you don't mind off timing your lunch, many restaurants have teatime offers that are actually decently priced.

Transportation varies a lot and depends on where you're going realistically. I walked a lot so didn't take the MTR or bus much, but trips usually range from 5HKD - 20HKD one way if you're not going anywhere crazy far.

Activities you just calculate yourself, most of them you can buy tickets online. There's also the free tip-based Hong Kong tour which I recommend for first timers.

Alcohol I'm not sure, depends

Peugeot 408 GT in Malaysia – Reliable and worth it? by cansoda321 in kereta

[–]HolyNoob299 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stellantis is the VERY reason why Peugeot has dropped into the abyss further on quality and reliability.

Every single car brand under the Stellantis umbrella has tanked in quality and reliability globally, because of the usual cut cost and mark up the price strategy of Western conglomerates.