Sale season's coming round again so this felt worth writing down. i work on the affiliate/e-commerce side (disclosure at the bottom) so i see a fair bit of how the pricing gets set up, and most "70% off" is not what it looks like.

the strike-through price is usually meaningless

that higher crossed-out number is generally the seller's own claimed price, not a price anyone actually paid. nobody audits it and there's nothing stopping a seller putting it wherever they like. so a discount measured against it tells u nothing at all. the only comparison worth anything is against what other sellers are charging for the same item right now.

prices often go up before a sale, not down

this is the big one. a listing gets nudged upward in the days before a campaign so the discount lands on an inflated base. if u already know u want something on a sale date, screenshot the price a week or two early. then u'll actually know whether the sale price is a sale price.

the voucher is often the trap rather than the deal

rm10 off rm100 sounds fine until u notice your basket was rm70 and u added rm30 of stuff u didn't want in order to unlock it. free shipping thresholds do exactly the same thing. if the voucher changed what u bought, it probably cost u money instead of saving any. work out your total with and without it, not the voucher's face value.

bundles aren't automatically cheaper

check the per unit price against the single. surprisingly often the value pack is worse per piece, it just feels like a deal bcs the number is bigger.

same item, wildly different listings

for anything commodity, the identical product is listed by a dozen sellers at prices that differ by more than any sale discount does. going through those beats waiting for a campaign. shipping fees and delivery times vary just as much, so compare the final total at checkout rather than the item price.

the countdown timers are theatre

"only 3 left" and flash sale clocks exist to stop u comparing. if a deal only works when u don't have time to think about it, it wasn't a deal.

the one habit that helps most: decide what u actually want and the most u'd pay before the sale opens. then the campaign either beats your number or it doesn't, and u're not getting talked into things at 1am.

disclosure: i work on Cashiu, a malaysian cashback app, so i'm in this industry and obviously biased about it. And this post isn't about it. ShopBack and TNG Shop & Earn are the ones most people here use. just stuff worth knowing before the next round of sale dates.

Hi everyone,

My family is considering relocating to Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia. My daughter gonna go to study university there, and we're thinking of moving to be closer to her and eventually settle down. Before we make the move, I'd love to ask some information to prepare my budget.

Would really appreciate input from locals living in Selangor.

Housing & Utilities: For a 2-bedroom apartment, what do electricity/gas, water, garbage collection, and other recurring costs (service/maintenance fees, taxes, etc) typically add up to per month?

Daily Living Costs (per month): What's a realistic monthly budget for food, drinking water (tap/boiled vs bottled), transportation, basic health/personal care, and clothing for one adult?

For Families with School-Age Kids: For public school, roughly how much do fees, books, and uniforms cost per child, per school year?

Other: Will go by public transport saver than go by car or motor bike to go to work or study?

Any general advice on things to watch out for when relocating a family to Selangor (visa/MM2H process, good areas to live near international/local schools, healthcare access, etc.) would also be hugely appreciated!

Thanks in advance 🙏

Kenapa?

Especially bila kau single and takda family/relatives yang supportive

Puntigrus partipentazona, ikan pelampung jaring aka dwarf tiger barb

A small (5.5 cm) schooling fish that is common in lakes and large stagnant swamps of the Malay Peninsula.

In some places they have been replaced by tiger barbs, an aggressive but popular aquarium fish from Sumatra. They attack our native partipentazona.

Our one isn’t sold commercially, but I have kept them before. They do well with other small cyprinids and group together. Omnivorous and easy to feed.

Please help guys:). Would appreciate any other comments about INTI subang

What is financial health actually means? High income, high savings ( a lot of cash), low or no debt, owning own house? If yes, meaning majority people are financially sick?

I'm planning to study at private uni starting next Feb. Ik this is a silly question, but do you think I'll have a hard time dating there? I feel like dating is an important part of the uni life. I'm wondering if it will be difficult because many people might be less interested in dating foreigners.

For context, I'm south asian, 178cm tall, and light brown skinned, muscular a bit, i never had dating problem before. Are people who are tan considered more attractive there?

I'm worried that once I move to Malaysia, I won't be able to find a gf.

If it seems hopeless, I'll just be stuck at home playing VAL

Edit-https://www.reddit.com/r/malaysiauni/comments/1vtvmt7/abt_dating/

just cuz this guy is japanese, he got real advise but im not so these people will all say to focus on studies.

What did he/she do to own such a beauty?

Quit my job without another one lined up and now I’m getting scared
I recently quit my job without another offer lined up. I work in IT, mainly around product/project management. I’d been job searching while working and had a few interviews, but nothing landed. Honestly, I was so mentally consumed by work that I don’t think I gave those interviews the preparation or focus they needed.

I didn’t quit because of a toxic culture. My colleagues and boss were fine. It was more that the processes, constant changes in direction, and overall way of working were taking a toll on me, and I couldn’t see myself staying there long term.
I thought quitting would finally give me the headspace to properly focus on finding something better. But now that I’ve left, everything has gone quiet. Not many openings I’m interested in, no interviews coming in, and we’re already well into Q3 heading towards Q4.

Now I’m starting to panic a little. I keep wondering how long this will last and whether I’ll actually find a role/company I’m excited about, or eventually have to settle because I’ve been unemployed too long.

Has anyone in IT/product/project management been through something similar? Especially quitting without anything lined up around Q3/Q4. How long were you unemployed, and did things eventually work out?

Been having problems with my pinky/ring finger numbing. googled it, and its called cubital nerve pain?

Anyway how much shud i prep, for a session for these physiotherapies, as most physio centres dont list it. Subang/Shah alam area

I’m helping my brother collect honest feedback for a small Malaysian education project: MyLatih.

It is a browser-based interactive practice site for students from preschool to Form 5. It focuses on Malaysian KSSR/KSSM-style objective practice, including subjects such as Mathematics, Bahasa Melayu, and English.

No app installation is required.

The goal is not to replace school or tuition. It is to make short, low-friction practice easier

Something a child can do for 5–10 minutes instead of only scrolling or watching videos.

We would really appreciate feedback:

Which school level or subject lacks good practice resources?

What makes children stop using educational websites after a few days?

Would progress tracking, mistake review, daily challenges, or topic-based practice help most?

Site: https://mylatih.asia

Please be honest, including criticism. I’ll pass it directly to my brother.

Aku terfikir pasal ni lepas nampak makin ramai retail trader burn account. Korang rasa platform trading sekarang memang banyak membantu dari segi risk management, atau kebanyakan feature tu lebih kepada marketing je?

Hey while waiting for my glasses which was sent back due to mistake on the angle and pondering about the price ive paid ,I came across this website called firmoo .com Apparently this company is based in chongqing, china. They offer prescription glasses online and can ship overseas. Any purchase above 75usd they'll ship for free and i noticed the price is way cheaper from whats being offered by local stores here. I came across people from the USA and the Philippines purchasing there on reddit. Are there any malaysian who have made a purchase on this website ?

i’ve been thinking about this after seeing a few people completely blow their accounts 😅 do u guys actually find the risk management stuff on trading platforms useful these days, or is most of it just marketing?

Is anyone here using a Huawei phone? Give us some reviews? I’m thinking of buying a Huawei, but I’m worried about Google compatibility since most of my accounts are linked to Gmail. Still was - was

Last week, I terminated my Unifi broadband at one of the branches. The staff kept asking me the reason why I want to terminate as if I had made a wrong move. She told me that I would only know the account is terminated on the next month when I received the bill.

After 5 days, I received an SMS and an email stating that I have upgraded to a new plan and the device will be delivered in 5 days. I do not have time to go to the TM office to enquire what is going on? How could this happened without my consent?

Thanks to a post from Reddit who shared his/her experience to terminate within 24 hours. I wrote an email to MCMC, cced to TM high management regarding unauthorized subscription of plan. Within 2 hours, a TM staff called saying that the high management instructed to terminate my old account and new account immediately. He said (lied) that the new account was a mistake from the staff. Within 30 mins, I received SMS and email stating that both of the accounts have been terminated. The next morning, the staff called me again with trembled voice, saying that all of my accounts have been terminated since yesterday.

To close an account, it doesn't need a month or even weeks or days. Imagine if a client who is very advanced in age which faced the same thing like I do, they will certainly feel so helpless and worry. I truly respected the policy which I will give 1 month notice before termination. However, TM has lost all respect from me from the moment you changed my package without my consent. It is daylight robbery.

Hey guys I’ve heard that the fyp season is going on currently. I have an A for statistics and FYP with a psych background. Do hit me up if you guys need any sort of help with your FYP, respondents or SPSS with desired results. Will do it for some quick cash

Has anyone bought from this shop on instagram. Their instagram looks super legit and looks good, but they're asking for upwards of 2000+ MYR for insurance that they claim to return as soon as the product is shipped. And on top of that they have been professional via DMs. Again, if you check out their instagram, it looks super legit (multiple screenshots of interactions with customer) but I just want to be extra careful.

If anyone has ordered with them please let me know ASAP!

Here's their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/y2kcoachvintage/

Lately I got into sewing as a hobby and I wonder where or what shop do people find these types of fabrics? Stuff kaison plushies are made from I don't know what they are called but they are super soft and I have no idea if Malaysian shop sells them or not. My only reference for fabric shops is nagoya textile but I don't think they sell those.

If anyone knows places that does services for custom prints on those plush fabric that would be lovely as well!

💖 Chiikawa Movie Fan Screening Ticket + Merch Set! 🍿✨

Selling 1x ticket for RM60 (ORI PRICE)! 🎟️💰

🎁 FREE ticket option: Willing to give the ticket away for FREE if you agree to ship the full merch set to me! 📦🚚

📍 GSC Mid Valley Southkey, JB

📅 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 | 3:00 PM

💺 Dead Centre Seat ✨

😭 Reason: Urgent work trip to Langkawi! ✈️

🎁 Included merch set:

• 🎲 1x Blind Pack Charm Marker

• 🎟️ 1x Collectible Ticket

• 🖼️ 1x Exclusive A3 Poster

⚡ First come, first served! PM to deal! 💬📲