So I purchased a big 10lbs bag of protein and creatine awhile back from myprotein UK site and shipped to Penang, Malaysia. My protein supply is running low and I would like to repurchase from them again but here's the issue : When the item was shipped, it got stuck in customs. I had to go over to the customs office and had my parcel re-checked and then take the invoice drive all the way to the government clinic to get my supplements certified while my parcel is still being held at the custom office then go back to the custom office and clear off my parcel. I'm also living and had the item shipped to my house in Penang Island while the custom office they held was in Penang Mainland even though there's a custom office in Island but I guess they just wanted to make my life difficult. So I asked them, if i were to repurchase again do I have to go through the same thing, they said yes. Btw, my total item was below RM500 so it was not subjected to gst tax.

My question is, did anyone of you who ordered have the same issue? If not, what did you do to not go through this whole thing. And I know poslaju will help be an 'agent' to clear off the parcel from customs but their fees are just too high.

Heard from the custom office guard outside when I went that the seberang branch just loves trolling with people's packages. I highly think that's the case furthermore they are moving from the current location to somewhere further maybe SPS so if this happens again that would totally suck. Sigh, it's a shame their proteins are so much value for money and tastes decent than what i've been having so far.

So they just shipped to your doorstep no problemo? Man, i dunno if i should even attempt this again.

Yeah i got the creatine aswell. Tried ultimate nutrition, i find myself gagging down so bad after 2 trials to the point that I even stopped consuming it for sometime. But when I ordered myprotein the cost of me getting the 10lbs + creatine and shipping was the same price as buying a tub of 10lbs ultimate nutrition.

I heard that their quality each batch varies also. Some batches had mixability issues, some even has taste issues. the one i got was fine.

coz its cheaper if you use discount code or when theres sales and i dont have to deal with fake products and such.

yup seen before, lack of flavors imo. if i get from the site its around RM 350 with shipping so save around RM 40 or so if not mistaken

hmm maybe i should try with just protein and see whats the outcome

Yes me too also that was my first time importing from overseas so i had that issue and wasn't sure if i want to deal with it again but what i feel is lacking with locally sourced is the flavour selection. I'm not someone who can handle chocolate/vanilla drinks everyday. Shipping from overseas is expensive regardless even from myprotein but i take into account the entire purchase price plus shipping if it's worth for me paying the extra few bucks or if it's cheaper than local stores. Sometimes I feel it's worth paying abit more if i can get other flavours than something that's RM30 cheaper locally, but that's just me =)

cool, let me know how it goes.

Depends on when you buy it. They usually have sales or discount codes so it's generally cheaper. If you're a first time buyer, you can also use someone's referral code for 25% off. Shipping is 20 british pounds if i'm not mistaken.

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If your total is below RM500 technically custom cannot tax u for gst. So i usually keep my orders below that. But about detaining, you may refer to my post on this thread and other ppls experience. I think really depend custom mood that day if they want to detain or not. It's a mystery. I'm tempted to try again, if kena detained again then maybe I have to say goodbye to MP.

I think those pill form stuff they might be iffy about. I wished they were more clear about why they are detaining or why are they issuing warning letter in more detail than just issuing that to you simply because. If you want to be on the safe side, just order protein alone. You can just tell them is milk for gym ppl if you kena detained lol which is what I told them in layman's term coz they didn't seem to understand me first time round. They probably thought it was steroids powder or something.

My shipping cost was £14.99. Dont think there was ever a £0.99 delivery fee.

so apparently there's a myprotein malaysia site now. Delivery is RM50 for under RM300, over RM300 it's free. Haven't check how much different is the pricing compared to the UK currency yet

https://www.myprotein.com.my/customer-servi...nformation.list

Yeah it's under myprotein, i was redirected. But after looking around it's more expensive than the UK one. Plus I doubt there's much discounts to take advantage off compared to the UK site. meh...

Just placed my order using maybank card. Successful. Bought 2 bags 2.5kg, 1kg bag, and 4 sample packs for RM397. Totals 6kg whey minus the sample packs. Used 25% referral code & 20% shop20 code.

Lets see how it goes when at kastam office this time, hopefully no problem.

coz i want different flavours.

so far i've only tried chocolate mint, chocolate smooth and lemon cheesecake. Lemon cheesecake was @ss...wanted to puke a few times. Luckily I bought the sample pack only. Chocolate mint, I do like it but i got the 5kg bag and after drinking 3kg++ the taste does get quite tiring, that's why Im purchasing smaller bags but diff flavours this time to alternate. Personally I'm not a huge chocolate drink fan so if you enjoy chocolate I think u might like this especially if mixed with chocolate milk ice blended, its like a treat.