Closest:
15.6"
Lenovo Z500T, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2499[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 years warranty

The 3230 m is outdated am I right?? Compared to 4200u . Asus gt no such model?

Newer doesn't mean its better
The 3230M offers more processing power than the 4200U

Is touch screen really necessary for win8? Can upgrade8 to win 8.1 btw?

Personally I think touchscreen on a non-convertible, conventional notebook is not only pointless, but even less effective than using the mouse
Upgrading from W8 to W8.1 is free 

Personally I prefer Asus. Is there any model still using3230 m ?

Which brand had better cooling system?

Please start a new thread if you are going to ask so many separate questions 
This is a recommendations thread 

If you have bunch of questions wanna ask about the laptop that we suggested (or you shortlisted), please create another topic. This is recommendations topic and the sifus would like to keep it clean and stay on track as well. Please try to compile your questions into one post as we dont like multiple posting (even if other members replied after your post). Failure to follow the recommendation guidelines will result in the sifus' negligence to give you recommendations. Also, please do some search before you create a new thread as there are existing threads that might even related to your questions.

recommendation?
1. Preferred Brand
Any. Had bad experience with ASUS though - high noise fan + overheats VERY easily on my 4 yo A series.

2. Budget
<RM3k

3. Usage
uni/work, music, photo editing, very mild gaming, movies.

4. Preferred laptop/screen size
14". Prefer portability instead as I have a wider external monitor to connect to.

5. Others: good cooling system with less noise issues + no SSD please need higher storage.

1.) Preferred brand: ASUS/GIGABYTE/DELL
2.) Laptop characteristic: Preferably 14"/15"/17" of screen size. 4GB and above for RAM.
3.) Budget range: RM2000 to RM3000
4.) Usage: Will be taking ICT/Software Engineering course in my future university, which is happening next month.

I know a lot of you professionals here have better suggestions for me instead of what I stated above. If you think you have a better suggestion for me and I should totally just bail what I stated above, just feel free to tell me. Thanks for helping.

hi there. for your course, your options will be :

Lenovo
Z510, i7-4702MQ + Nvidia GT740M@RM2799[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs

MSI
GP60-2OD-034MY, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT740M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM2999, 4GB, 750GB, W8, steel series KB

you will benefit the Core i7 for your course, albeit it has graphics card which is supplemental if you play games. my best vote here goes to the MSI, as it has a full HD screen which will too, benefit the course you are studying. prices are in RRP and negotiable.

I will also need SSD. Is it included with these 2 models?  Both are solid suggestions. Also about the RAM and storage. Are they upgradeable or soldered?

sorry to say, not included. and yes, the storage and RAM is user replaceable.

How about this? Can I add the SSD on my own after I buy it? Or do you have any other suggestions that come with SSD?

sorry, forgot to mention, Z510 is kinda hard to access, and MSI has a bothersome warranty sticker.
and yes, you can DIY after you bought the laptop.

for suggestions that comes with SSD, nothing particular within that budget range.

So, I can actually add a SSD, change the RAM modules and expanding storage in that 2 laptop you stated?

yes but bare in mind that Z510 needs some practice to get to the internal system, while MSI has a bothersome warranty sticker which requires some skills to remove the back plate without tempering the sticker.

videos of disassembly can be found on youtube.

Well, can I just request for those staffs at the retailer to do it for me?