At the beginning of the scene, Marianne took the train from Beaufort to Tenom to find Balak Eric. Marriane was calling on the phone, but the line coverage along the way should be limited or none.
In the locker room, Eric was asked why he keep his moustache, and he said he is inspired by Lionel Richie. Lionel Richie was not a popular singer until he released his solo-debut album in 1982, and made a hit out of it.