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Hi All,

Lot of msgs here mentioning that Uber n Grab is cheaper than normal taxi, may I know how to access data from SG mobile there to book them ?
Need to buy a local sim there with 3g plan ?

How is payment deducted ? Do we lose in currency conversion since it will be charged on SG card ?

For Grab, they have option of Grab Car and Grab Taxi (atleast in SG I see 2 options), which one to go for ?
Thanks in advance for replies.
 
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champ22 said:
Hi All,

Lot of msgs here mentioning that Uber n Grab is cheaper than normal taxi, may I know how to access data from SG mobile there to book them ?
Need to buy a local sim there with 3g plan ?

How is payment deducted ? Do we lose in currency conversion since it will be charged on SG card ?

For Grab, they have option of Grab Car and Grab Taxi (atleast in SG I see 2 options), which one to go for ?
Thanks in advance for replies.
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Anyone can help to enlighten pls ?
 
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champ22 said:
Hi All,

Lot of msgs here mentioning that Uber n Grab is cheaper than normal taxi, may I know how to access data from SG mobile there to book them ?
Need to buy a local sim there with 3g plan ?

How is payment deducted ? Do we lose in currency conversion since it will be charged on SG card ?

For Grab, they have option of Grab Car and Grab Taxi (atleast in SG I see 2 options), which one to go for ?
Thanks in advance for replies.
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Starhub and M1 prepaid cards allow you to use the existing data in Malaysia, BUT I feel it's better to get a Malaysian number (prepaid card) so that the Uber and Grab drivers will not hesitate to call you if they need to confirm your exact pick-up location.

The Grab app that I downloaded and been using in Malaysia (initially known as MyTeksi) shows options like GrabCar (Economy), Budget (Taxi), GrabHitch, and Executive (Taxi).

I started off using GrabTaxi in JB then Melaka, but after trying GrabCar in JB I think I'm going to stick to it as long as I don't encounter any unpleasant experience. Those cars I've boarded so far are more comfortable than the taxis. :o
 
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anyone try both grab and uber? Which one is cheaper and better?
 
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I think the season is over. I did have some when I was back in Penang around 20 May - 5 (different breeds) durians and it was good.

I think the next available timing will be Nov/Dec.
 
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Just came bacl from penang. Ah teik durian is ex as boss claim that quantity of durian is low. Red prawn 36myr per kg. Black thorn 60myr per kg, msw 80myr per kg. I went further down to balik palau fcs durian Plantation for more durians, have to say its alot cheaper there, good quality as well. Most durian 30-40myr per kg, but to drive there is rather risky, as the road is so narrow for cars to move in. Next to road is the cliff.
 
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orhanzi said:
Just came bacl from penang. Ah teik durian is ex as boss claim that quantity of durian is low. Red prawn 36myr per kg. Black thorn 60myr per kg, msw 80myr per kg. I went further down to balik palau fcs durian Plantation for more durians, have to say its alot cheaper there, good quality as well. Most durian 30-40myr per kg, but to drive there is rather risky, as the road is so narrow for cars to move in. Next to road is the cliff.
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Oh crap. Anymore places to recommend? Planning to eat durian at there.
 
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This is simply a bad year for durians. No point hunting high and low for durians, if there is a big chance to get disappointed.
 
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Btw guys, ask U all. I am planning to go Penang in end Nov, but I see the air tickets are so more ex as compared last year. Paid $130 in 2015, now around $220. So am exploring the possibility going in by coach, return by flight.
Can I ask U all what are the better coaches around and their estimated price ranges? TIA.

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Precisely. Wait for sales. Bought for 60+ return. Just came back. Few selection of durians. 1kg 30rm+.
 
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Going to Penang via Star Cruise. Will reach Penang around early afternoon and ship is leaving around 11pm (half day).

Can advise me where go and what to do? Our group consists mainly adults and 1 toddler. Thanks in advance!
 
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4D3N cruise already jiak a lot, so need to go walk walk around Penang and explore a bit.
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Check if stopping by the port, or at sea with a ferry transfer. The latter might not be a good idea with toddler.

Rule of thumb is ignore those touts and taxi at the port. Walk further away to Uber or hail the street taxi.

Penang is small so the rest depends on where you want to go.

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chaotah said:
Check if stopping by the port, or at sea with a ferry transfer. The latter might not be a good idea with toddler.

Rule of thumb is ignore those touts and taxi at the port. Walk further away to Uber or hail the street taxi.

Penang is small so the rest depends on where you want to go.

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Stopping at port. Which app is better in Penang? Grab or Uber?

Can I use Grab or Uber at the port? Or need to walk further first?
 
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