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Posts tagged Afiq Izzat
The journey back home
Jan 26th
Introduction
Now, I’m typing this in a KTM train. For US-bound students (that I known), only Afiq Izzat and me are willing to go back to our hometown with this blazing-fast train.
Ever wonder how many hours it takes from KL Sentral to Arau, Perlis?
It’s around 12 hours and 30 minutes. Minus the additional time taken in case of any train breakdown, such as punctured tire, accidents along the railway, etc.
Phase 1 – Midvalley
We went out from Cendana about 4.15 p.m. Luckily, we have to wait only about a few minutes to board a taxi and went straight to Shah Alam Komuter station (Section19).
LILF sudah beroperasi. What is LILF? Guess.
We managed to get a seat while on our happy-trip to Midvalley.
After we reached KL Sentral, we placed our baggage at a ‘left baggage’ counter at the second floor.
At about 5.50 p.m, we arrived at Midvalley.
The dancers were performing at the MidValley CentreCourt
As usual, ICT businesses here came to a halt because of the CNY festive season.
Later, we went to the MidValley Exhibition Centre (MVEC) because Afiq wants to see his brother there. When we reach there, we are so surprised because we saw Ramli Sarip was performing at the stage. No Ramli Sarip pictures, though.
Can I call this ‘Audio Engineering’? I like it anyway. Working with sophisticated equipments is my favorite.
So, what I have learned is, an exhibition is taking place. It’s known as i-fest, or Festival Pembangunan Ekonomi Islam. Too many booths are available and seriously, we are lacking in time.
Phase 3: In the train
The train departs right on 8.03 p.m. So, it was late by 3 minutes. KTM is so punctual (3 minutes late is still acceptable). Before the departure, I went to the Famous Amos stall nearby and bout a cookie for us. Since I will treat Afiq Izzat, definitely I must choose this variant.
Any relationship between this, and…
This?
After 12 hours and 24 minutes of total travel time, finally, we arrived at Arau KTM Station. On the ticket, it says the arrival time is 8.28 a.m, but actually, we arrived on 8.25. Congratulations KTM because you are ahead by 3 minutes of scheduled arrival time.
Thank you CIMB and Airasia.
Jan 20th
Flying to Alor Setar from LCCT costs us about RM 42.50 (including up to 15kg of checked bags).
Then, Afiq Izzat and me booked our flight. Suddenly, one and a half hours before the promo period ends, Nadiah also decided to fly with us, even though she has to wait until Monday (if she can, she want to go home ASAP such that she wish her house to be placed next to INTEC).
I only have RM 50.68 in my CIMB account.
Upon paying (added the Skybus service, total RM49.00), CIMB doesn’t allow me to more than RM 40.68 from my account.
CIMBClicks customers are suddenly hard to reach from Cendana.
Luckily, Ajwad allows me to use his Maxis Broadband (shared but secured wireless connection) and I started figuring out what am I supposed to do. The booking will expire soon (on 4 a.m).
I have a Calculus Quiz on the next day. The time is 2 am already, but I still don’t know where should I reach. I saw and advertisemnt in my room:
“TOPUP, service available 24/7″. More or less it means the same lorh…
24/7? Then it is appropriate to call him now. I called him. Wished that he have the internet banking account. Unfortunately, he only has Bank Islam account, which is currently not supported navitely (for direct debit) with AirAsia.
Frustrated, I turned on my Yahoo Messenger. Wished that somebody is there and willing to help me. I need only RM50.
Meizan was there, and luckily Meizan has about Rm63 in his account. He transferred RM50 to me. Pheww….
I paid it using direct debit. Somehow, AirAsia says they didn’t receive my payment yet. So, the booking WILL EXPIRE SOON. ON 5 AM!.
I want to sleep. Next morning, yes, the booking is no longer available.
Immediately, I made a complaint to Airasia using their online feedback system. And also a complaint to CIMB Clicks. I gave them what they need such as the reference number etc.
This evening, I just was curious to know whether they had replied me or not. I don’t care anymore that I lost Nadiah’s booking, but I want my money back. Nadiah also doesn’t care much as she will go back sooner (remember: a house next to INTEC like she wished).
I saw two emails in my inbox. Same email, with…
A NEW TRAVEL ITINERARY!
Wow…Nadiah, you are in now.
I can’t wait to ask RM 50 (49.00 plus my very own service fee, 1.00 = RM 50.00) from Nadiah.
Alhamdulillah…
Thanks a lot for the good people at AirAsia and CIMB, Meizan Asyraf, my big bro, Adam,
also
Niro and his 1407 peers
Ajwad and his 1408 peers
My 1406 friends, and
A NICE-TALKING AND SUPER POLITE CIMB CUSTOMER CARE.
