I placed order on Thursday evening
Initially I thought it will take up to 3-4 months to reach me (according to what Apple Store Online said).
Yesterday afternoon I received the message that my iPhone has been despatched from Singapore. I was very happy.

Shenzhen, China 08/11/2014 1:48 Arrival Scan
Changi, Singapore 07/11/2014 21:45 Departure Scan
07/11/2014 16:16 Origin Scan
Singapore 07/11/2014 2:30 Order Processed: Ready for UPS

I wonder if this is the local time or the Eastern time...

UPS historically did this since it took over from DHL and especially when the final destination is states in northern Malaysia.
The most ridiculous ever thing it did was they picked up the item from Singapore, went to Changi, then transit in Sepang, Shenzhen, HK, then only it reached Penang.
I think most likely these places are its hub, and they can clear the parcels faster... Or there are some benefits if transit these places or whatever...

And we could say, our iPhone have been to so many places on our behalves before... lol

mine is 6 plus 64GB
not to worry much, UPS is quite a reliable courier service (just a bit weird). The tracking is often delayed, but the delivery is often punctual. I think by tonight it will be sent to hk, then monday it should be in malaysia.
And now it is weekend.

How do you check the flight schedule?

I really hoped mine was sent by DHL...

I don't really think ordering time is to issue. All depends on luck, the luck which courier company you got.
I placed my order at around 7pm on 6th and i get UPS.
My luck is not that good always. Everytime i place order from apple, they sent me by UPS.

Shah Alam?? Is there any airport in Shah Alam? Or Subang?
I hope they won't transit to a third place before reaching me.

Mine difficult to comment as my iPhone still has 350km to go.
Now I'm finger crossing it is not being sent to HK before reaching me, as it had happened to me before.

Nope. Penang.

everyone of the same batch has the sa,e tracking status.

Mine still remained at the same status:
Sepang, Malaysia 09/11/2014 10:05 Import Scan
Waiting for flight?

Mine still remained like this
Shah Alam, Malaysia 10/11/2014 5:30 Departure Scan
Checked pos laju tracking, no result...

Penang.

Received a notice from ups. Now picking up at their office.

To those who hasn't got their iphone in penang island, you can try calling their office in batu maung. Overheard there is another iphone to be picked up. They close at 8.30pm. Hurry!

Just came back from hunting for sp and cases after picked up my iPhone. wooh...
Congratulations to all who have received your iPhone today.