Driving to Malaysia better take note !!!!

[Guest Yap ST]

Hi Bros N Sis,

If any Bro or Sis planning driving up there please be moe cardefull!!

http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Malaysia/Story/A1Story20120130-324630.html

[Guest lightning]

Hi Bros N Sis,

If any Bro or Sis planning driving up there please be moe cardefull!!

http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Malaysia/Story/A1Story20120130-324630.html

Scary man...:ohmy:

[Guest kepiting1sg]

From InTech Review

Many Rebels Love the Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck As Much As AK-47s

For many decades, Toyota had visibly gained a well reputation for exceptional sturdiness and reliability on its Land Cruiser and Hilux pickup truck (including in the recent Libya conflict).

The Hilux had well proven on our common civilians’ road and heavy use plus abuse at war field as a type of improvised fighting vehicle to provide mobility for rebels and insurgent groups especially in Third World conflicts. Commonly, the open cabin of the Toyota Hilux will be mounted with machine gun, light anti-aircraft gun, recoilless rifle, or other support weapon.

According to an article report, a former British special forces soldier, which he refers the Hilux to as “the technical,” in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He said, “You can’t underestimate the value of having a vehicle that is fast, will never break down, and is strong enough to mount a heavy weapon in the back.”

Moreover, an experiment conducted by BBC TV show Top Gear in 2006 offers one explanation. The show’s producers bought an 18-year-old Hilux diesel with 190,000 miles on the odometer for $1,500. They then crashed it into a tree, submerged it in the ocean for five hours, dropped it from about 10 feet, tried to crush it under an RV, drove it through a portable building, hit it with a wrecking ball, and set it on fire. Finally they placed it on top of a 240-foot tower block that was then destroyed in a controlled demolition. When they dug it out of the rubble, all it took to get it running again was hammers, wrenches, and WD-40 without a need of any spare parts.

How on earth that Toyota can design such a vehicle that is so versatile and reliable for civilians and the rebels? I am speechless now. Toyota Hilux – “what a war machine”.

[Guest jtang]

Haha...gosh! What is that mounted behind the truck?? Jet engine?

[Guest markcwq]

Oh no, I've got plans to drive into Malaysia this Thursday!

[Guest jhun_4040]

Haha...gosh! What is that mounted behind the truck?? Jet engine?

looks like a Surface to Air Package ~

[Guest Odessus]

How easy is it for thieves to steal our entire car if it is fitted with immobiliser? Short of towing the entire car, any other ways?

[Guest mushigen]

How easy is it for thieves to steal our entire car if it is fitted with immobiliser? Short of towing the entire car' date=' any other ways?[/quote']

They will just say, "Excuse me, Sir. We would like to have your car in exchange for your life, if you don't mind. And Sir, please let us have the remote key as we have learned from our experience", and show the owner a revolver or a parang. I'm sure the owner will definitely cooperate.

[Guest Odessus]

I am more afraid of parking and returning to an empty lot... Possible? Assuming there is no way a tow truck can enter the car park.

[Guest markcwq]

http://motoring.asiaone.com/Motoring/News/Story/A1Story20120201-325191.html

Must also be careful when driving up north south highway.

[Guest blackmercs]

Yes becareful !! there this Red bin hoot aka Robin hood rob the rich & gives to the poor ppl like me. Not too sure whether related to the recent million dollar ATM case.

[Guest Odessus]

http://motoring.asiaone.com/Motoring/News/Story/A1Story20120201-325191.html

Must also be careful when driving up north south highway.

Smells awfully like an insider job. The robbers knew the money was hidden in the BMW's bonnet and the person was on his way to the bank. They then stole the money, and did not harm the person. Two hits and the BMW stalled? Their plan obviously ruined BMW's reputation at the same time. Hahaha...

[Guest jon]

I've never like to drive into Malaysia... kana once when me, my wife, my in laws and sister in law just alighted from our car, this motor bike drive past and the pillion snatched my wife's carry bag! I try to give chase by running after the bike but they sneaked thru the traffic and no where to be seen..

Make a police report at the JB police station and the first thing the officer told us is that they will not be able to trace the robbers and asked us if we want to drop the case. We told them we need the police report so as to file a back to back report back in singapore for the reapplication of all the ID, credit card, bla bla bla.... and finally they willing to take our statement. The best thing is that the officer that took our statement can't speak or write english! And she told us to type our own statement!

The whole process took us about 3hrs.... and since then, i'm very relutant to go to Malaysia... Nightmare! :evil:

[Guest subaru67]

I've never like to drive into Malaysia... kana once when me, my wife, my in laws and sister in law just alighted from our car, this motor bike drive past and the pillion snatched my wife's carry bag! I try to give chase by running after the bike but they sneaked thru the traffic and no where to be seen..

Make a police report at the JB police station and the first thing the officer told us is that they will not be able to trace the robbers and asked us if we want to drop the case. We told them we need the police report so as to file a back to back report back in singapore for the reapplication of all the ID, credit card, bla bla bla.... and finally they willing to take our statement. The best thing is that the officer that took our statement can't speak or write english! And she told us to type our own statement!

The whole process took us about 3hrs.... and since then, i'm very relutant to go to Malaysia... Nightmare! :evil:

boleh ma as usual

[solar]

i visit malaysia a few times a year... but i thought mercs are not on the 'hit list'?

[jon]

i visit malaysia a few times a year... but i thought mercs are not on the 'hit list'?

Bro, for car-jacker, merc may not be in the list.....

But for robbery, you confirmed in their list when you drove a merc into their turf....

[Barney]

Lol not so bad lah, just went in for day business trip to KL yesterday. But can't say the same for JB.....

[Odessus]

Lol not so bad lah, just went in for day business trip to KL yesterday. But can't say the same for JB.....

I think the general consensus for driving to KL is still not considered dangerous as long as you stop only at the popular large R&R. JB on the other hand is a war zone.

[solar]

desaru is considered jb right?

last time went over a huge pothole that resulted in a dented rim. it was on a secluded small road at night. a few locals (also victims of that pothole) actually helped me shine torches and changed my tyre..

[mercc]

My friend was held at needle point, ask for coffee money.

Pretty unsafe, things happens in broad daylight!

[WML888]

Also, never take shower in the shower room provided in rest areas... I heard of cases where clothings were taken away

[Odessus]

Also, never take shower in the shower room provided in rest areas... I heard of cases where clothings were taken away

Never heard of anyone showering at R&R...