posted at recommendation thread but still no reply. try my luck here.

Type of camera/lens/accesories : compact/point and shoot
Budget: below RM500
Your Location: KL
Preferable brand : canon, nikon, lumix
Type of photography u want to do : casual/leisure
Any specific models in mind? : thinking to get canon ixus 170 but i'm open to any other suggestion. even older model is ok as long as can produce good photo
Any specific features u want? : must hv image stabilizer, crisp/decent photo.

before this using my trusted canon powershot a3400IS. sadly the lens got some sort of black spot/dirt inside and i don't know how much will it cost to do the cleaning. so thinking to just get a new one,at least same level or higher.

thanks guys.