Cost-effective documents courier service - Malaysia to Singapore

 I haven't updated this blog in a long time. Sometimes life interests change and get in the way,

But today I would like to update, in case anyone is searching for courier services from Malaysia to Singapore, the cheapest and efficient courier service to use.

This is because I tried googling and there was no easy answer, I had to go one by one to find out.

So here's the short answer:

If sending documents, below 500g  to Singapore, and not in a terrible hurry, use Citylink Express.

Cost = RM17.50, it includes the cardboard envelope that you just write the name and address on it and seal it up.  

Delivery time: 3 to 5 working days.

Others:

AsiaXpress = I think can forget about it, both website and Facebook page outdated for many years

DHL Express = next day delivery, RM60

J&T Express = an old website page cited RM29.90, but a call to J&T revealed they have stopped services to Singapore.

Fedex = RM65

By the time I found City Link Express, I stopped looking.

And what a pleasant surprise.  My document got delivered the next day.

Where to find City Link Express?

At their own outlets, or at Maiboxes Etc. (MBE)

But not all MBEs are created equal.  Call the outlets to see which ones offer the City Link service.

Out of the 4 MBEs near me, only 2 said yes, they have City Link services.   So don't assume all MBEs provide the same services, or the same level of services.

So in conclusion, City Link Express - efficient and cost-effective delivery from Malaysia to Singapore,

How to Spot Fake Louis Vuitton Cherry

I like to check out collectors' vintage stuff, so when some LV "authentic" cherry bags came up for sale, of course I checked them out.  Here is the first post on a bag that got me really excited, a cherry speedy bag which looked like it had good stitching. It was selling cheaper because of some canvas cracks.

Looks OK to my amateur eyes, the red dustbag came with the original cherry range.

Seller posted the crack which was why she lowered the price

This is the part I was a bit skeptical, the V sewing is not symmetrical and the stamping is not clear

But it was the last picture of the datecode that gave away the fakeness of this bag.

First of all the cherry range was launched in Spring 2005.  According to this datecode, this bag would have been manufactured in 2001.  Hence it was easy to determine this without asking for more pictures.

Leave a comment here if you find this helpful.

Comedy Kao Kao at the Bee, Publika

One of my perks of working is getting to take part in company-organized events; this time with hubby in tow as one can pay for the spouse to attend.  This is because the event is a stand-up comedy, which both hubby and I enjoy very much.

Although we have never heard of Alex Calleja, we still decided to support the event.  It turned out that there were at 5 opening acts including the host Keren Bala Devan (who replaced Jason Leong and IS super funny), before Alex, who is the main act.
I must say all the comedians gave sterling performances, and they soon have us splitting our sides in laughter.  Credit must go to Alex Calleja, who is really, really FUNNY.  The term ROFL comes to mind here.

Awan Mulan Un(quiet) Retreat

Another aspect of life that is worth celebrating is taking time off and go bonding with the girls.
Here is our weekend retreat at Awan Mulan, off Seremban, where we spent time relaxing at the pool, making barbecue for dinner, and talking away.   De-stress!

Ho Chi Minh Work Trip

Part of the joys of working is the ability to take some time for leisure and visit a city that I have never been before.  And this is so much better when I have colleagues who are of the same adventurous kind, so that we are able to go in a group for some exploring.

City Hall

Notre Dame

Notre Dame

Saigon Central Post Office

Inside the Post-Office

Vendors selling paper-cuttings greeting cards

My vegetarian dinner

Cuti-cuti Malaysia @Penang

In my previous life, I never would have thought that I would take time off work to go spend time with friends and build relationships.  Since I quit my old job in 2012, my priorities has been more about people.  So it was a chance in a lifetime to jump in on 2 old friends' vacation plans to Penang, bunk in with them at some heritage hotel and just enjoy time together doing touristy things.  It was an amazing 2 days 1 night.

It started with a cheap flight on Malindo air from Subang to Penang (RM59 one way), and then head straight to Armenian street where all the food and street arts are.  Thereafter, it was Penang local food, ice-cream on a hot afternoon, henna tattoo on our legs, dine by the sea at Padang Kota Lama, coffee in a street cafe - so much food and  fun.  One of the best memories of a local holiday.

Guardian Angels Security Guards

A note of gratitude to thank my Guardian Angels who sent the carpark security to help me change apunctured tire.  They discovered it and waited for me to come get my car at the end of the work day.
I told them I didn't have the car jack but they insisted on getting help for me.  Then, looking at the spare tyre, I realized I did have the jack.

So, within 20mins and after much sweating, my punctured tyre was replaced by the spare, which enabled me to drive to a tire shop and got everything repaired and replaced in 5 minutes!  I am touched by the guard's kindness.