read the front page lah.....

not too sure what's that, but just get a msian extension/power board and bring it down to OZ =) I'm using two extensions: msian and oz. so that pretty much covers every single piece of electronic in my room =P Generally those boards approved by SIRIM ain't that bad. I have encountered sparks. if that's the case, don't use that socket, use other sockets. =)

No idea what a generic china power bank is. Google it yourself.
As for using an adapter,  Australia uses the same voltages as Malaysia therefore electronics from Malaysia should work fine in Australia so all you need is a plug adapter. No transformers or anything is needed.
As for your friend, there are many factors that could have caused it. Overloading the plug, problems with the wiring itself,problems with the extension itself etc.

I myself use an extension cord I brought from Malaysia to use with my stuff and I have yet to encounter any problems. I find it kinda hard to find a good adapter with an earth pin before I left, so I bought one in aussie when I arrived cause I was kinda trying to be as safe as possible.

there is a picture there, no?.....it is just an extension cord with socket bank using universal type sockets....

'catching fire' just means a short circuit or overload lah....can happen with any extension cords.....

I know I'm very un-Malaysian, but surely most people would have come across those power banks which can accept multiple types of plugs?

If not, am I doing something wrong that people are missing the pictures on the front page?

Any fellow students in Melbourne right now? Would be great to meet up.

I'm in Rmit to be specific

Anyone done credit transfer for the final year? Mine are all electives save for the final project in 3rd year 2nd sem.
LOL... Ama... I recognize your avatar.

Anyone with experience can pls fill in the blanks for budgeting
per week

a) Accomodation
b) Food
c) Transport
d) Communications- H/p
e) Utilities- Electricty, Internet
f)  Others  eg entertainment, clothing,etc