No problem with clearance- the whole process really a bit annoying/slow having to go through so many steps ... but charges not too bad.

First to enter cargo village need to swap IC/Passport for wristband + pass, in completely different building. Then need to visit MASKargo office to get documentation done and pay charges (THC/Telegram Charge) which is RM30 total. After can proceed to collect the goods, then go to another office to pay FCZ charge (RM5) and another office to file some document EDI? Not sure what its for .. costs RM22.45 After that can proceed to custom office, bike was in the car so they sent me across the road for inspection - officer asked me to start unpack etc. once he saw was used tell me to go back. Duty/tax was 0% - on paperwork was also stated that goods are used, for personal use.

So overall OK - total cost for clearance RM57.45 , if used DHL/TNT instead they do the clearance etc. for you but the price will be at least RM300+ or more for shipping.

Just took me long as never visited KLIA Cargo zone before - no idea where to go inside and not many signs! At least went at night time (reach around 10PM) so not busy at all - no queues!

I don't know for sure ... but the main reason for inspection seemed to be for the officer to determine if its used or not.

If there's no duty/tax on new bikes just guess the shipper needs to make sure to use the correct commodity code.

So here it is, put it together this morning - unfortunately the wheels didn't deal with the shipping too well, the rear wheel isn't too bad but the front quite bad . Not sure if can get this trued at a bike shop or not, will go later this week



Rear Wheel :

Front Wheel :

Packing wasn't bad, but I guess if somewhere in cargo or during flight it dropped etc. then the wheel get effected easily compared to any other part.

I will take wheels to bike shop to get it repaired - don't think will be much of an issue.

Yeah, feels good to have my bike again - just need to clean it up and buy few bits so I can start using it soon

Got my wheels trued now just need to pick up a spanner to fit pedal properly and I can finally use my bike !!

Front wheel is fine now, a dent in the rim where it got banged but the wheel is true otherwise which is good

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Added on January 30, 2011, 12:38 amGot my wheels trued now just need to pick up a spanner to fit pedal properly and I can finally use my bike !!

Front wheel is fine now, a dent in the rim where it got banged but the wheel is true otherwise which is good

This post has been edited by rjb123: Jan 30 2011, 12:38 AM

Initially just the area I'm staying to get used to cycling again (Damansara Perdana) then will take some of the recommendations from this thread ... Damansara Perdana to Klang, or try some other routes

Have to start from here as don't have a car

Don't think I'll have a car anytime soon , so will have to ride to wherever - should be fine once I get used to it !:)

Yep, but the cities are also a lot more cycle friendly ... and not so hot everyday

I'm half dutch so it runs in my blood I guess

I've had my bike in Malaysia for 1.5 years now and only really used it once or twice, now staying in SS16 Subang Jaya and the traffic has been putting me off , not to mention staying in a condo isn't the most convenient for taking the bike out having to use the lift and everything.

Anyway, looking to get it started again soon as I just stopped smoking and want to improve my fitness, and lets face it cycling in a gym compared to outside = boring!

Does anyone else cycle around this area? I don't really know it well at all - can anyone recommend any routes which don't involve any highways?