Bro PK,
Why not i build you a rod when we come back from Merchong?
Something like PE2~4 would be good enough for most water in Malaysia...
Of course you buy the materials, and i'll charge workmanship nia.. :)
Material breakdown
Rod blank: RM60~RM100 depending on blank brand and spec
Eva sponge handle: RM 13~15 depending on color
Fuji Reel seat: RM22~25 depending on size
Butt aluminum Gimbal: RM15~20 depending on brand
Guides option:-
Fuji SiC 1 set: RM120+- depending on guide size
Zirconia guide 1 set: RM80
Fuji HardLoy 1 set: RM70+- depending on guide size
Taiwan SiC guides: RM60~rm80 depending on guide size
Based on the figures above, the cost of the material is about RM200 and it's all depending on the material that you want to use...
As for my workmanship, i'll charge RM88 niah... :)