MAS CEO Personally Responds To OKU Passenger's Complaint And Offers An Apology

People have said that Apple's Tim Cook and the late Steve Jobs are "exemplary" for dipping their toes in customer service by responding to individual emails by customers.

Now, the same thing can be said of Malaysian Airlines CEO.

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MAS CEO Peter Bellew has come under the spotlight for a recent email that he personally wrote in response to Peter Tan, a passenger who wrote an open letter to him on Sunday, 5 February. Tan, who suffers from tetraplegia (tetraplegia (paralysis caused by illness or injury that results in the partial or total loss of use of all four limbs and torso), had lambasted MAS after his recent poor experiences that had transpired during his flight from KLIA to Bangkok, Thailand. Bellew wrote back to Tan on 6 February, acknowledging that the national carrier has fallen short of expectations and failed to carry out its duty and obligations to accommodate his needs. In the prompt reply, he also offered an apology and said that he wanted to meet Tan in person.

In his open letter, Tan wrote about how MAS had failed to accommodate his special requests and misplacing his customised wheelchair, causing him mental distress and even putting him in danger due to his physical condition.

Acknowledging these issues, Bellew wrote:

"Dear Mr. Tan,Thank you for your open letter to the Borneo Post. On behalf of the Malaysia Airlines family, I humbly apologise. That was no way to treat another human being. Your journey was terrible.Excuses. Who really wants to read my excuses? No one I am sure. In your booking, we were notified that you were “OKU” which is Bahasa for Orang Kurang Upaya which means you have a disability and needed a simple meet and greet assistance. Unfortunately, before you arrived at check-in we did not know you needed a cabin wheel chair or special assistance which has a code of WCHC. Honestly - the global airline process is poor. For our future customers, we need to find a new and better way."

Bellew commented on how modern jet aircraft are poorly designed to accommodate disabled customers, adding that he will now personally review the safety of "how we speed these exits from our aircraft"

"I can say sorry all day but I don’t believe that helps you. A more constructive approach I think would be to meet with you in person and members of national organisations that represent people with mobility challenges.There has to be a better way to help you. If you will grant me the time, I will arrange to meet you at your home or organise to meet you in Kuala Lumpur," he wrote.

Bellew opined that Tan's complaint letter had "raised a much broader question" on how MAS could live up to its status as Malaysia's flag carrier

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"How can Malaysia Airlines survive in the modern airline industry? Our only hope is to offer extraordinarily good customer service. We simply must be the most customer-friendly airline in Asia.That will be difficult but it can be done. In 2017 we are starting to switch mindset from pure survival to making the airline the pride of the nation again. That will be a road with many twists but we have made great progress on our journey."

He also made a pledge to get everyone in MAS to practice the 'Golden Rule' to change the way they treat their own colleagues, all customers and the environment

"Kampung boys from Ireland to Malaysia were taught this by their mothers. It’s in the Koran, Bible and every religious text in the world. Simple. Treat other people as you wish to be treated yourself.""Mr. Tan, I promise you I will work hard to get that Golden Rule in operation throughout Malaysia Airlines. We have wonderful staff. But they are tied down with red tape that currently prevents them from treating customers as they would wish to be treated themselves." Hopefully we can work together to use the Golden Rule to create a new and better way for our disabled customers to see that the journey itself is the reward," Bellew wrote at the end of his letter.

A screenshot of the email reply from Peter Bellew sent to Peter Tan.
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Tan, who wrote about the ordeal that he had to go through as a MAS passenger just a few days earlier, shared the email reply by Bellew on his Facebook page yesterday, 7 February

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He commended Bellew for his quick and personal response and hoped that the issue raised in his open letter, which was published on The Borneo Post on 5 February, would be resolved.  "I really hope something good come (sic) out of this. Flying for disabled people should not be a hit-or-miss thing. If another airline can make it so seamless that I kept singing praises of its service, I don’t see why Malaysia Airlines together with our spirit of Malaysia Boleh can’t achieve that level of excellence," Tan wrote on Facebook.Several netizens have since left comments, praising Bellew for responding "like a true human being" and that is was a "nice reply straight from his heart". They, like Tan, hoped that concrete steps will be taken to rectify the problems raised.

Earlier, Tan had detailed his excruciating experience while travelling on 1 February from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok on flight MH784

His highlighted some of the challenges that he had to face due to the incompetence by the MAS staff, including the lack of support system for people with disabilities and getting stranded in the airport for an hour, among other things during.Tan said that never hesitated to fly with MAS despite a previous bad experience last December as he gave the airline the benefit of the doubt. However, this latest experience has "made him think twice".

What do you think can be done to educate people on disability equality? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.


"Wajib Ada" - Ini 7 Kuih Popular Perlu Beli Untuk Lengkapkan Mood Raya Anda. Sedap!

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Pejam celik, pejam celik, sekejap saja dah nak raya betul tak? Rasa rindu nak tinggalkan bulan Ramadan ini

Sudah pasti, ramai orang yang sudah membeli-belah untuk persiapan Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Bukan itu saja, malah ramai yang rindu suasana menyambut raya di kampung halaman.Iyalah, sudah dua tahun tidak dapat beraya di kampung kan? Harap tahun ini kita dapat menyambutnya seperti dulu.Selain daripada membeli pakaian raya, kuih raya juga antara perkara penting perlu dibeli semasa hari raya. Kadangkala rasa tak lengkap kalau tiada kuih raya di rumah.Jom kami kongsikan kepada anda antara 7 kuih raya popular yang anda wajib ada!

1. Almond London

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Bila sebut saja kuih Almond London, pasti semua orang tahu. Kuih ini menjadi antara pilihan bagi tetamu yang hadir kerana gabungan rasanya yang sangat sedap. Wajib beli satu!

2. Tart Nenas

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Kuih ini memang cukup dekat dengan masyarakat kita. Ia juga antara kuih yang paling laku semasa hari raya. Ada yang sampai beli berbalang-balang untuk merasainya.

3. Cornflakes Madu

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Kerangupan kuih ini memang tidak dapat ditandingi lagi. Kuih ini sangat disukai oleh pelbagai peringkat umur. Dari yang kecil hinggalah dewasa.Kadangkala sampai tak sedar dah makan terlalu banyak!

4. Semperit

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Seperti kuih lain, semperit juga antara kuih tradisional yang pasti dicari ketika musim perayaan. Bila makan saja, ia dapat mengimbau zaman kanak-kanak dulu betul tak? Beli satu dekat rumah korang okay!

5. Popia simpul

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Teksturnya yang ranggup berintikan serunding memang buat anda leka ketika menikmatinya. Cara pembuatannya mudah saja dengan menggunakan kulit popia dan inti serunding, tetapi paling penting kenalah tahu cara untuk menyimpulkannya.

6. Biskut Sarang Semut

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Nama kuih ini memang sangat unik. Hasil bentuknya yang seakan-akan sarang semut menjadi sebab ia dinamakan kuih sarang semut. Kuihnya rangup di luar dan sangat lembut di dalam.

7. Popia Nestum

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Sebut saja pasal popia nestum, mesti dah terbayang kerangupannya bukan? Ia disalut dengan tepung nestum yang cukup manis. Namun, proses pembuatannya agak sedikit susah. Jadi, anda boleh beli saja di kedai untuk lebih memudahkan.

Ini baru sedikit saja kuih yang kami listkan, sebenarnya ada banyak lagi. Terpulang ikut cita rasa anda! :D

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Singaporean Mum Uses Unique Method To Discipline Her 3 Kids Instead Of Spanking

If you grew up in an Asian household, chances are you've experienced the occasional belt, wooden spoon, or hand whenever you messed up

You know how the proverb goes, "Spare the rod and spoil the child". But how effective are these methods?

Almost every Asian household had one of these.
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Leza Klenk is a mum from Singapore who takes a different approach to disciplining her three children, instead of spanking or raising her voice

On 9 October, Klenk shared her parenting style in a Facebook post, which has since gone viral.She reveals that she uses three punishment methods on her nine-year-old, tween, and teenager. "For small offences, e.g. tak gantung tuala etc, I just charge SGD0.50 (RM1.52). Contribute to tabung Jar of Pain, which [at the] end of the month, we spend at an arcade or a nice restaurant as a family meal.

She explains that she has a 'board' of charges for offences stuck on the fridge so that fines are fixed and her children are aware of how much to pay

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In situations where they argue among themselves, annoy her, or jump like monkeys, she usually sends them outside to play for awhile

"That means they have way too much energy – best solution, I sent them outside to play for one to two hours. I close my door (sic)," she wrote.And for "bigger responsibilities" such as not tidying up or doing their homework, Klenk says that she immediately confiscates their gadgets."They will feel the pain of losing their gadgets and money, so automatically they learn."

Although their methods seem unconventional, Klenk says that she and her husband avoid hitting their children in case it creates resentment towards them

In her post, she notes that it is important to not make the offences list too long or sound too petty. "This puts children under pressure, thinking they are always walking on thin ice. Just reasonable possible 'crimes' but bear in mind to also let them be mischievous and creative as children. Kids don't grow best in very #regimented households."

Several responded to her post saying that her strategy seems to be a great idea. And a few even want to try them out on their own kids.

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You can check out her full post below:

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ISIS Has Never Released An Execution Video Outside Syria And Iraq, Until Now

In its latest act of terror, described by The Guardian as hateful and sectarian as that employed against Shia Muslims and the western journalists and aid workers beheaded by ISIS, the Islamic extremist group has now turned to Arab Christians

A man mourns over Egyptian Coptic Christians who were captured in Libya and killed by militants affiliated with ISIS, inside the Virgin Mary Church in the village of el-Aour, near Minya, 220 kilometers south of Cairo, Egypt on 16 February 2015.
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The Islamic State have reportedly beheaded 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians in Libya as shown in a video posted online, purportedly showing the beheading of the captives on a beach

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The highly edited video, just like its previous videos, entitled "A Message Signed With Blood to the Nation of the Cross," opens with the men in orange jumpsuits being led along a beach purportedly on the Mediterranean by men in black with masks

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According to BuzzFeed News, the location is said to be near Tripoli, Libya, making it the first video in which ISIS apparently carried out an execution outside of the territory the militant group seized in Iraq and Syria.

The New York Times details the video as:

"About five minutes long, the video bears the logo of Al Hayat, the Islamic State’s media arm. Unlike the cellphone videos usually made by Libyan militants, it is as polished as previous Islamic State videos, with slow motion, aerial footage and the quick cuts of a music video. The only sound in much of the background is the lapping of waves.The captives are made to kneel in the sand. Then they are simultaneously beheaded with the theatrical brutality that has become the trademark of Islamic State extremists. There was no indication in the video about when the beheadings took place."

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Implying that they are taking revenge for the killing of terrorist Osama bin Laden by American commandos and his burial at sea, a masked man holding a knife says the group is "chopping off the heads of those that have been carrying the cross illusion"

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“Oh, people, recently you have seen us on the hills of as-Sham and Dabiq’s plain, chopping off the heads that have been carrying the cross for a long time,” he said, using Arabic terms for places in and around Syria. “Today, we are on the south of Rome, on the land of Islam, Libya, sending another message.”He implies that they are taking revenge for the killing of Osama bin Laden by American commandos and his burial at sea, saying, “The sea you’ve hidden Sheikh Osama bin Laden’s body in, we swear to Allah we will mix it with your blood.”One subtitle adds that the killing is also retaliation for a sectarian dispute that flared in Egypt five years ago over a Coptic Christian woman, Camilia Shehata, the wife of a Coptic Christian priest. She disappeared for a time, and many Muslims believe she tried to convert to Islam, only to be kidnapped by her husband and members of the church. Ms. Shehata briefly became a cause célèbre among Islamist militants, before the Arab Spring eclipsed such skirmishes.

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"This filthy blood is just some of what awaits you," a caption declares, as blood from the beheaded Egyptian Coptic Christian prisoners darkens the waves

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The names of the slain Christians were released by the Coptic Church's Bishop Anba Ermia on Twitter, and translated into English by D.C.-based lawyer Mai El-Sadany

1. Milad Makeen Zaky
2. Abanub Ayad Atiya
3. Maged Solaiman Shehata
4. Yusuf Shukry Yunan
5. Kirollos Shokry Fawzy
6. Bishoy Astafanus Kamel— Mai El-Sadany (@maitelsadany) February 15, 2015

1. Milad Makeen Zaky
2. Abanub Ayad Atiya
3. Maged Solaiman Shehata
4. Yusuf Shukry Yunan
5. Kirollos Shokry Fawzy
6. Bishoy Astafanus Kamel— Mai El-Sadany (@maitelsadany) February 15, 2015

12. Hany Abdelmesih Salib
13. Bishoy Adel Khalaf
14. Samuel Alham Wilson
15. Worker from Awr village
16. Ezat Bishri Naseef
17. Loqa Nagaty— Mai El-Sadany (@maitelsadany) February 15, 2015

18. Gaber Munir Adly
19. Esam Badir Samir
20. Malak Farag Abram
21. Sameh Salah Faruq
Names of executed Egyptians. May they rest in peace.— Mai El-Sadany (@maitelsadany) February 15, 2015

A man in southern Egypt is comforted by others as he mourns over Egyptian Coptic Christians who were beheaded by militants affiliated with ISIS on 16 February 2015

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At a sob filled Mass in Southern Egypt, male relatives of the beheaded grieved and some demanded vengeance a day after ISIS released the video showing the decapitation of 21 Copts, who were kidnapped in war-torn Libya in January

“My son left for Libya 40 days ago after finishing his military service,” Boshra, a civil servant in his 50s, said of his 22-year-old son Kirollos.“He went to earn money so he could get married,” he added before breaking down. “He left to marry heaven where he’ll meet Christ,” Boshra sobbed.

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Black-clad women relatives, their hair covered, wailed as they mourned in a nearby house off a dusty narrow street of small adobe and red brick buildings

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In response to the mass beheading, Egyptian warplanes carried out airstrikes against ISIS targets, "achieving its goal and safely returning to its bases," said Egyptian Army

Egypt says it has bombed Islamic State targets in Libya, hours after the militants released video of apparent beheadings of 21 Egyptian Christians.State TV said the dawn strikes had targeted camps, training sites and weapons storage areas. A second wave of strikes was reported hours later.Libyan officials said Egypt hit targets in the militant-held city of Derna. The strikes came amid widespread condemnation of the killings. The US and UN described them as "cowardly".

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According to The BBC, Egypt did not give the locations of the air strikes, but a spokesman for Libya's internationally recognised Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni said that Egyptian jets had taken part in co-ordinated air strikes on Derna

An image taken from a state-run television channel Al-Masriya broadcast after Egypt conducted airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Libya on Monday.
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"Eight strikes have been conducted so far [in Derna]. The plan is to target all IS locations in the country wherever they are," said Mohamed Azazza.Libyan air force commander Saqer al-Joroushi said the Egyptian strikes had been co-ordinated with Mr Thinni's government, and that his planes had also carried out strikes.Between 40 and 50 people had been killed, he added.Several hours later, the AP news agency quoted unnamed security officials as saying that Egyptian warplanes had again struck Derna.

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Meanwhile, the mass beheadings of Egyptian Christians have thrown a spotlight on the threat ISIS pose beyond their heartland in Syria and Iraq, where they have established an Islamic State. VICE was able to get open access to the ISIS' inner workings, revealing plans and lives of people in the Islamic State.

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This mass beheading, claims The Guardian, will horrify Egyptian and wider Arab and Muslim opinion. ISIS is making a deliberate effort to advertise its reach to add to the growing chaos in Libya.

It has already declared three parts of Libya to be provinces (wilayat in Arabic) under its control – and the subtitles that accompanied the film of the beheadings identified the beachside location as the “the province of Tripoli” – somewhere in the region of the country’s capital, probably Sirte, where the Egyptians were taken hostage. Mention of Rome, twice, seemed to be a mocking taunt to Europeans.Last month, Isis mounted a suicide bombing attack on the best hotel in Tripoli, an operation that killed nine and again seemed designed to dramatically signal its menacing presence far from the “emirate” of Derna in the east, where black flags have been flying since the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi in the 2011 uprising.The growth of Isis in Libya is a symptom of the country’s violence, lawlessness and misrule four years after the 17 February revolution. It currently has two rival governments and prime ministers and an array of uncontrollable armed militias that are more powerful than any central authority. As in Syria, extremism thrives in a vacuum.

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So Is Wisma Putra Still Meeting With The Chinese Ambassador? Things Are A Little Confusing

I totally support and respect the Malaysian government, says Chinese envoy

Chinese ambassador Dr Huang Huikang
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In a bid to prevent a diplomatic row from developing, Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Huang Huikang says he never had any intention to interfere with the country's domestic affairs."My statements were blown out of proportion. This controversy is stirring up a diplomatic row and friction between Malaysian ministers.""I do not hope to see this happening as China and Malaysia are friends and partners," said Dr Huang at the Chinese Embassy here."The statement I made was sincere. I was hoping to tell the whole world – including Chinese tourists who are coming here in the tens of thousands – that Malaysia is safe despite the threat of a riot," said Dr Huang.

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Huang also said that his statements from his visit to Petaling Street last Friday, 25 September, should not be twisted to an anti-Malaysian government issue

Huang reiterated that his visit was to show goodwill to the local community, as well as to find out whether is there any security concern, before deciding whether to issue a travel advisory to tourists from China.In an interview with local newspapers, he expressed regret that his goodwill visit was misunderstood and made use of by certain quarters with an agenda, Sin Chew Daily reported today."I totally support and respect the Malaysian government. Isn't the message clear enough?""When you are talking about the context of this issue, there is no any person of clear mind who will say the China ambassador is interfering in domestic affairs."

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He went on to clarify that his controversial statement that "China will not tolerate terrorism and extremism" were meant for Chinese nationals

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According to Huang's account, during the walkabout in Petaling Street, a reporter asked a hypothetical question about whether the Chinese government would interfere if there was an anti-Chinese riot in Malaysia. “If such a situation occurs, and it affects Chinese interests, Chinese people and Chinese enterprises, undermine good diplomatic ties, China will not sit idle,” he said. Huang was also reported to have said that Malaysia was a harmonious and stable country, adding that the statement was meant for Chinese nationals who viewed the country as being anti-Chinese. “After my explanation today, I believe people with logical thinking will not doubt my sincerity and goodwill anymore,” Huang said.

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28 SEPT: On 25 September, China’s ambassador Dr. Huang Huikang made headlines after he made several remarks on the Chinese government’s stand on racism and terrorism during his impromptu visit to Petaling Street

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Huang was quoted as saying that China was against those who resort to violence to disrupt public order, an obvious reference to the threat by a group to hold demonstration in Petaling Street.

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Huang has told reporters that the Chinese government opposes terrorism and any form of discrimination against races and any form of extremism

“The Chinese government had always maintained non-interference in another state’s internal affairs. However, we will never turn a blind eye if there are incidents or threats that affect the Chinese community here or that disrupt the good relationship between China and Malaysia. The law is needed to protect and ensure stability in the country," he said.“No one should violate the law, undermine public order or infringe the rights of others. The law must be strictly enforced and violators must be prosecuted."

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The next day,  several media reported that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also known as Wisma Putra, intended to summon the Chinese envoy to seek clarification on the remarks he made during his visit

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The meeting, according to a press statement from Malaysia's Foreign Ministry, will be held at Wisma Putra in Putrajaya on Monday."During the visit, he was interviewed by the media and subsequent media statements resulting from that interview has attracted attention and caused concern to the Malaysian public," said Wisma Putra."The Ministry hopes that this meeting will help clear the matter."

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"Malaysia views his remarks seriously. It is tantamount to interfering in Malaysia's domestic affairs."

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The China embassy has since released a statement to clarify that the Chinese ambassador's visit is nothing but an act of goodwill, and with no intention of interfering in Malaysia's domestic affairs

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The Chinese ambassador's visit to Petaling Street was an act of goodwill and the envoy has no intention of interfering in Malaysia's domestic affairs, said the China embassy, following Wisma Putra's intention to call up the envoy for an explanation. The embassy said ambassador Dr Huang Huikang's visit on Friday was in conjunction with the Mid-Autumn festival, and he gave out mooncakes to the traders and visitors of the tourist and shopping hotspot popularly known as Chinatown. "Dr Huang was asked some questions from the media but he only expressed hopes that Malaysia stay united, prosperous and harmonious," the statement said, stressing that the envoy did not interfere in Malaysia's domestic affairs.

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At 8.30am, Monday, several Chinese dailies reported that Wisma Putra has reversed its decision to call up the ambassador of China to explain his remarks

Ambassador of China, Huang Huikang
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Chinese dailies reported that the summon, issued by Deputy Foreign Minister Reezal Naina Merican, was overturned by Hamzah.Hamzah was Deputy Foreign Minister until July's cabinet reshuffle, in which he was appointed domestic trade, cooperatives and consumerism minister.China Press also quoted sources as saying that Huang would not be heading to Wisma Putra in Putrajaya today.

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Huang apparently did not know that he was called up by Wisma Putra, and he certainly did not receive the memo about the meeting that was set to take place today, 28 September

When asked if he was going to Wisma Putra, he said, “No, sorry. I only knew about it from the newspapers."“I have a full schedule,” he said when met by reporters at the The Maritime Silk Road China-Malaysia forum at Hotel Istana today.When asked if the problem was resolved, he said, “Since when has it become an issue.”

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According to Tourism and Culture Minister Nazri Abdul Aziz, Deputy Foreign Minister Reezal Naina did not follow the protocol when he called up the ambassador of China

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Tourism and Culture Minister Nazri Abdul Aziz said should Huang was to be called by Wisma Putra, it must first be by the foreign minister of Malaysia after having consulted the prime minister."Now both the prime minister (Najib Abdul Razak) and foreign minister (Anifah Aman) are overseas, so the acting foreign minister is Hamzah (Zainuddin)," he told Malaysiakini."The deputy minister cannot call the ambassador because the acting minister is Hamzah.""That's why when I confirmed with him (Hamzah) that he hasn't received instructions from both the foreign minister or the prime minister (to summon Huang) that I concluded that there's no necessity for the ambassador to see Wisma Putra," he said.

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However, at 10.30am, 3 hours later, there was a turn of events when The Malay Mail Online reported that the decision to summon Huang to explain his remarks is still in effect

Wisma Putra today rejected a report that it withdrew its summon of Huang Huikang, insisting the Chinese ambassador to Malaysia must still explain remarks he made in Petaling Street on Friday.Denying a report by Sin Chew Daily that Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Hamzah Zainudin — currently standing in for Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman — has cancelled the summon, a source said the summon was still in effect.“Wisma has not cancel (sic) the summoning of Huang,” a ministry source told Malay Mail Online today.

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By 12.30pm, local media reported that a meeting with China's ambassador Huang Huikang was indeed taking place in Putrajaya

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The on-off meeting between China’s ambassador to Malaysia Dr Huang Huikang and acting foreign affairs minister is currently taking place. Huang, who earlier today, said he did not know anything about Putrajaya’s request to meet him about remarks he had made while on a trip to Petaling Street, arrived at Hamzah’s office at 11.35am. He came with an aide and met Hamzah at 12.20pm.Hamzah's aide, however, said there would be no press conference and that a statement on the meeting would be sent out by Wisma Putra later.

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Huang's visit to Petaling Street came one day before a planned rally by the "red-shirt" protestors at the historic landmark, which was later called off on police advice. Rally organiser, was also Jamal Yunos arrested for his threats:

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12 Unforgettable Things Jane Goodall Said In Her First Ever Visit To Malaysia

1. World-famous primatologist Dr Jane Goodall started her speech by giving thanks to her mother. A supportive mother who allowed her to play, dream, and imagine was all the reason Goodall had the right mindset, determination and strength to succeed.

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“I was born lucky,” Goodall said. “I had a mother who, above all, was supportive.” Goodall said that she loved animals from a very early age, and recalled an episode when, as a child, she emerged from a hen house covered in hay after camping out there for almost four hours to watch a chicken lay an egg. “(My mother) could so easily have gotten angry,” she said, “she could so easily have said, ‘How dare you go out without telling us?’ but instead she sat down to hear my wonderful story of how a hen lays an egg.”

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At a press conference later, she elaborated that her mother didn’t mind her getting her hands dirty to satisfy her curiosity. “There’s a sad tendency that parents nowadays don’t want their children to get their hands dirty.” “Had I had a different kind of mother, all of that might have been crushed, and I might not be standing here now.”

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2. Leaving for Africa at 23 years old at a time when women travelling alone was taboo, but Goodall's mother ignored all the naysayers and encouraged her to achieve her dreams

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Jane said her mother was even accused of being irresponsible for letting a 23-year-old girl travel alone. "Thankfully, my mother didn't listen to them."

3. "If you really want something, you must work really hard, you must take every opportunity, and you must never give up."

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Jane Goodall shared her mother's advice to everyone in the audience, and repeated in several times throughout her speech, reminding people to never give up even when times are bleak.

4. Goodall fell in love with Tarzan at a very young age, but he married the wrong Jane

Jane Goodall in her younger years with her toy chimp named Jubilee.
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Goodall had the crowd in stitches when she reminisced her childhood fascination of reading Tarzan. "I fell in love with Tarzan, king of the apes, and what did he do? He married the wrong Jane," she joked.

5. Goodall saw the beauty and magic even in the most difficult of situations

When she set foot for African, it was supposed to be a 10-day boat journey to Kenya, but due to the ongoing warfare, the journey took 3 weeks. It sounded like a long and tiring trip, but Jane's eyes lit up when she told us of how magical the journey was. She was able to see the cold grey European sea turn warm and sunny, she recalled the excitement of seeing the first flying fish, and of the first dolphin that approached the boat.

She also told us of the back-breaking work of digging for fossils under the hot sun during her first job in Kenya. "It was hard work." "I held up the fossil thinking this was once alive, this once stood where I am standing now today, but in a totally different world." Jane recalled. "How magical it was."

6. Differences do not matter, Goodall said. What matters is that people work together to achieve great things.

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"Some people believe in evolution, some don't. That doesn't matter. What matters is that we have evolved. We've evolved, made a mess in this world, and now we have to clean it up."

7. Chimpanzees are much similar to us than we realise. Just like us they kiss and embrace, and just like us, they have power struggle and warfare.

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Kissing, embracing, holding hands, patting, begging for food — these gestures we share, they mean the same thing,” she said. However, Goodalll also pointed out that not all chimpanzee behaviour is sweet. She illustrated the shifting tides of monkey politics: power struggles between alpha males of the troop, alliances to defeat opponents. Chimpanzees have a “dark side” to their nature, she warned, describing patrols by male chimps to attack outsiders and expand their territory. “They’re capable of violence, brutality, and even a kind of primitive war.”

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8. Man is ironic. They are the most intelligent creature on the planet yet they are destroying their own home.

Goodall said that she felt “shame, anger, and depression” when she thought about what humans are doing to the environment, and reflected that it was ironic that man “as the most intelligent creature on the planet is destroying its own home.” Since founding Roots & Shoots in 1991 in Tanzania, Goodall has travelled all over the world to speak about and spread the word on the initiative which now has chapters all over the world.

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9. There is a disconnect between the intelligent human brain and the human heart. It is only when the brain is linked to the heart can we achieve our full potential.

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"Isn't it peculiar, that the creature with the most intelligence compared with anything else that ever walked on the planet, is destroying its only home," she said of human beings. "It’s bizarre, does it mean we don't care about the future of our children? But it is not that we don't care about our children, we do, we care. So there is a peculiar disconnect between this very clever brain and human heart," she said of the lack of will to address climate change.

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10. Making a difference could be as easy as shopping smarter

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Consumers need to question their purchasing decisions and ask if what they buy will contribute to a better world, renowned primatologist, conservationist and anthropologist Dr Jane Goodall said today speaking for the first time in Malaysia. "How is this product made? Where did it come from? Did it involve child slavery or child labour? Did it involve cruelty to animals? Did it help the environment? "If you start thinking like that, you find that these little choices do make a difference."

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She tied in the choice to eat less meat as one of the ways consumers could make a decision in favour of the environment, noting that farming of meat to meet demand sometimes involved animal cruelty and contributed to the clearing of forests to make way for the livestock industry. "As a nation gets wealthier, more and more people eating more meat is a sign of wealth, we cramp these animal in terrible factory farm."

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11. Youths feel hopeless because they think that the older generation have jeopardised their future. There is much to still be hopeful for, Jane said as she concluded her talk.

The four main reasons she gave were the resilience of nature that springs back given the right conditions, the human brain that has the potential to think and implement ways to save the environment, the human spirit that never give up, and the power of social media in rallying efforts.

12. One of the most surprising messages that took us aback was when Goodall asked us to stop "thinking global, acting local". Instead, think local, act local.

According to Goodall, thinking global and acting local has a paralysing effect. When you think global, you are inundated by the scale of destruction and the miniscule difference that you can see. When you act think and act local, you are focused improving a little part of your community, and you can see the difference. When everyone in every corner of the world act local, all the pieces of the puzzle fit together and we will see a global change.

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Although Jane Goodall travels 300 days in a year, this is the 81-year-old's first visit to Malaysia. During the press conference, we asked Goodall what took her so long to visit Malaysia.

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"Because I'm so busy!" says Goodall. Goodall tells us that she is booked years in advance for her talks around the world. She used to visit China once a year, but when Latin America entered the picture, travelling in between continents became too difficult. Her inaugural visit to Malaysia, supported by the Berjaya Youth (B. Youth) was six years in the making.

Goodall was here to launch Roots & Shoots Malaysia, a youth programme she founded in Africa in 1991 under the Jane Goodall Institute. With more than 150,000 members across 130 countries, Roots & Shoots is about empowering youths to make positive change for people, animals and the environment.

In this video, Goodall talks to The Star about how dealing with chimps has changed her worldview on people and what we can learn from them

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Watch This Malaysian Tutor Draw A Perfect Circle With Just A Flick Of His Wrist

22-year-old Uzairi Mohd Taib, affectionately known as Sir Uzairi to his students, is an Instagram-famous tutor at Maths Clinic Tuition Centre

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The tutor has over 321,000 followers on Instagram.

Recently, Uzairi attempted the #CircleChallenge, a local challenge where people try to draw a perfect circle free-handed

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Uzairi demonstrated the perfect circle in front of his students during one of his tuition classes.The video has close to a million views on Instagram within three days!

The perfectly drawn circle sent Uzairi's students howling and cheering for their teacher

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After Uzairi's video, netizens also tried out the #CircleChallenge

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BRB, trying the #CircleChallenge ourselves.

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Watch the full video here:

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Illegal Workers In Malaysia: How Much Do You Know About The Dilemma?

Yes, what you're watching is the streets of Kuala Lumpur during Chinese New Year. This is not Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal or any other neighboring countries.

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We've heard stories of the growing influx of foreigners into our beloved Bolehland, but to witness the full extent of it is shocking. Just how pervasive exactly is our problem with illegal immigration in Malaysia?

Although there are no exact figures, there are millions of undocumented foreign workers in Malaysia. They can start a whole state by themselves!

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Due to the rise in labour-intensive industries, Malaysia is estimated to have over 3 million migrant workers, which is about 10% of the Malaysian population. The exact numbers are unknown: there are a million legal foreign workers and perhaps another million unauthorised foreigners.

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Nearly 20% (2.2 million) of Malaysia’s workforce are foreign workers, excluding illegal workers. There is an additional 2.2 million illegal foreign workers (Amnesty International, 2010).

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Many complain about migrant workers flocking to all the blue collar jobs but that is mainly because hardly any locals want to work in those labour-intensive industries

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An estimated six million foreign migrants, most of them illegal, work in factories, plantations, restaurants, and other jobs largely shunned by more-affluent Malaysians.

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The Malaysian construction industry provides employment opportunities for 800,000 workers, representing 8% of the total workforce; 69% of these are foreign workers. The employment of foreign workers has been concentrated within the agriculture, construction, and manufacturing sectors.

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Could the increasing number and Malaysia's high dependency on foreign labour be causing a negative impact on the economy, as well as creating political and security threats to the nation?

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Their labor has helped build Malaysia into Southeast Asia’s third largest economy. But as the economy has weakened, concerns have grown among some Malaysians that foreigners could push down wages and drive up crime.

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MPN committee member on economy and management cluster, Professor Dr Asan Ali Golam Hassan said the influx of foreign workers into the country would result in an increase in urban poor households.

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The conflict and security dilemma that may result from illegal immigration in Malaysia could upset the social order and lead to political instability. Immigrant groups also may pose a security threat to host countries by smuggling arms or people, forming alliances with domestic opposition groups, or participating in drug trafficking.

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So, what exactly is the government doing to curb this growing problem? Is what they're doing enough to get the country out of this predicament?

The government launched an amnesty program back in 2011 so that workers could seek legal recognition, resulting in a total of estimated 1.3 million foreigners signing up!

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The government has vacillated in its approach to illegal immigration over the past decade, from whipping and fining people for working illegally in Malaysia, to registering 1.3 million of an estimated two million undocumented foreigners for an amnesty program in 2011.

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The Malaysian government launched an amnesty program which allowed people to register with the government and seek legal recognition. Under the program, however, the government reserved the right to “voluntarily” deport anyone who went in for further processing.Of the 1.3 million people who signed up for the amnesty program, some 330,000 people were deported.  These individuals were also permanently banned from entering the country. Another 500,000 were given visas, while the status of other immigrants remains unknown. That program, however, is now coming to an end and the government has announced plans to begin rounding up and deporting illegal immigrants.

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Following that, the immigration department have been cracking down on undocumented workers. Some of the more notable crackdowns on illegal immigrants witnessed by the nation include Ops 6P and Ops Gempak.

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A total of 2,433 illegal immigrants were nabbed by the authorities within 24 hours since the kick off of the Ops 6P Integrated Programme to crackdown on unwanted foreigners in the country.

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"Among those arrested were 717 Indonesians and others from Myanmar (555 persons), Bangladesh (387 persons), and Nepal (229 persons). The rest also included citizens of Cambodia, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, Philippines, China, Nigeria and Thailand," Dr Ahmad Zahid said in a press conference Monday.

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According to a Bernama report, its principal assistant director (Control Division) Sakib Kusmi said, 181 illegal immigrants were rounded up in Ringlet, Lembah Bertam, Tanah Rata, Brinchang, Kampung Raja, Tringkap and Kuala Terla.He said, ”In the operation, 581 foreigners were screened and 181 were detained for not possessing valid travel documents. The illegals were from Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Bangladesh.”

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However, despite the government's continuous effort, many have managed to find loopholes and worked around the system. Case in point, the famous Project IC scandal involving some of the nation's most powerful political figures.

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Among other things, the RCI panel concluded that syndicates working together with “corrupt officials” had “taken advantage of a weakly institutionalised citizenship system” and the large number of illegal immigrants to illegally issue identification documents for monetary gain.

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The controversial “Project IC” had “more likely than not” existed, concluded the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI).“From the evidence of these witnesses, it is clear there was a clandestine exercise involving senior officers in the NRD, Sabah, who apparently acted under orders from their political superiors. This clandestine exercise involved illegal activities relating to the processing and issuance of Malaysian identification documents to illegal immigrants in pursuit of a political agenda,” said the report.

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This pressing problem seems to still be undeterred despite endless efforts to solve it. What could be an effective solution to a national dilemma as big as this?

Recently, submission of foreign workers’ work permits (PLKS) went online. This method is more transparent which will assist the government in differentiating between legal and illegal workers

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"The online method seems to be more transparent and fast. We don’t have to hire people to take numbers and wait for so long to renew the job permits.He said the new system would also provide a better monitoring system for employers to be updated with the status of foreign workers they have employed.

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The primary objective of the new online system for Foreign Workers PL(KS) Permit Renewal through My E.G.Services Bhd (MyEG) is to differentiate between legal and illegal foreign workers in the country and those who employ the latter."MyEG's role is also to compile, verify, maintain, update and analyse the database of legal and illegal foreign workers. This is alongside authorised employers of foreign workers, those who unknowingly have foreign workers registered under their name, as well as illegal foreign workers on their payroll."

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The previous manual submission method was proving to be inefficient, and exploited by certain parties. Heard of 'runners'? They exploit and benefit from the manual process, and are now very disgruntled with the switch to digital, as they have lost their income. Yikes!

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In a statement dated Jan 2, the department announced that all renewal of foreign workers permits at their counters would be stopped to reduce congestion as well as to avoid employers using middlemen or agents.

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MyEG officers have lodged police reports after being threatened by unhappy individuals over the implementation of the online system for the foreign workers' permit renewal (PLKS). The permit renewal system, which was implemented on January 5 through MyEG, is seen by these individuals, who are believed to be "tontos" or "agents", as a threat to their livelihood.

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"Their dissatisfaction and anger is believed to be a result of the loss of income as they have previously acted as ‘agents’ for employers to facilitate foreign workers' work permits at Immigration counters. With the implementation of the online system, they now risk losing an income believed to amount to RM200 to RM300 per transaction," MyEG said in the statement.

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However, there is also a downside to going online, with many complaining of the unfamiliarity with the platform. To accommodate those complaints, manual submissions have opened back up until 28 February to ease users into the new system.

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The Immigration Department has reopened the Visit Pass - Temporary Employment (PLKS) counters for foreign workers from today (Jan 23) for a 'proof of concept' (POC) period till Feb 28, said its director-general Datuk Mustafa Ibrahim.During the period, the service would also be available online, he said.For over the counter renewal of PLKS, employers or directors of companies are required to be present at the counter to submit the applications, not agents or or middlemen, he said.

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It's certainly clear that we have to keep a lid on this problem, so that we have it under control. However, it's also important not to lose sight of the other side of the story.

Foreign workers in Malaysia have to go through hardships and take considerable effort to adapt to Malaysia's diverse culture, often picking up more than one language

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Malaysia is a country of diverse culture, with majority of the people speaking more than one language. Often times, we would find ourselves speaking to migrant workers in Malay or sometimes even Mandarin or Cantonese. Foreign workers from neighbouring countries quickly learn a new language, sometimes maybe even more than just one, to keep their jobs and survive in the country.

Many migrant workers, legal or illegal, bear through the torment for the significantly higher pay in Malaysia compared to their home countries. Their wages also serve as financial support for their families back home.

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As a Nepalese, he works four hours longer than his Malaysian colleagues and for less pay. But that doesn't bother him because even on a salary of 800 Malaysian ringgit per month, Mr Durga makes five times more money than he would earn back home in Nepal.

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A plantation worker can earn an average of about 900 ringgit ($280) per month in Malaysia, up to about 2,000 ringgit, compared to an average of about 700 ringgit in Indonesia. But a foreign worker in Malaysia may also have to pay more in taxes and for utilities.

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As Malaysia generally pays higher wages than neighboring countries, such as Bangladesh and the Philippines, workers can easily be lured to the country with the promise of high wages and good working conditions.

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At the end of the day, the issue of illegal foreign labour does not merely end through arrests and deportations, as other factors like the welfare of their children come into play as well

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Everyone knows that the issue is an Immigration nightmare, but the solution is not just simply “arrest and deport”. The Working Committee should also consider the possibility of parents being arrested and deported. What will happen to their children? Or what if a husband is arrested and deported? What happens to his Sabah wife? What happens if he has four wives? What will happen to their children? We need a holistic approach. Otherwise, we will end up with more street children.Then we should also ask hard questions as to how many of our own lawmakers were holders of IMM13 papers and how many of our own law enforcement officers have second and third wives who are illegal immigrants. How then do you propose to reconcile and resolve these entanglements?

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To get a glimpse of the life and culture of migrant workers in Kuala Lumpur, watch this video:

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The question we have to ask ourselves now is, are there more that we, as a nation should be doing to nip this in the bud? Is the current system working or should we be having a better system in place?

What are your thoughts on the issue of illegal immigration in Malaysia? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter!


Lihat Team OhBulan! Travel 5 Hari Ke Davao, Filipina. Lokasi 'Rare' Yang Menakjubkan!

Pernah dengar Davao?

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Kami pasti ramai yang tak berapa kenal dengan sebuah bandar di Filipina ini kerana popularitinya tidaklah sehebat Boracay atau Palawan.Tapi itu tidak bermakna Davao ini kurang tarikannya. Terletak di Mindanao, Davao merupakan bandar terbesar di Filipina dari segi keluasan tanah. Lebih menarik, Davao City juga adalah bandar yang mempunyai penduduk paling ramai di negara itu selain Metro Manila.Serius, tak pernah tahu pun sebelum ni.

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Kedudukan Davao. Dekat je dengan Sabah.
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Apa yang menarik tentang Davao? Kalau nak tahu, jom kita ikut pengembaraan team OHBULAN! selama 5 hari di sana.

AirAsia menghantar team OHBULAN! untuk rasai pengalaman dan lihat sendiri apa yang menarik di Davao City supaya mereka boleh share keunikannya kepada kaki jalan di luar sana. Baca aktiviti mereka sepanjang 5 hari di bawah:

Day 1: First day rasa excited sangat

Sebelum cerita apa yang best kat Davao City, kami pergi sana dengan 3 lagi rakan media. Flight kami dari KLIA2 pukul 8:30 pagi dan dijangka sampai Ninoy Aquino International Airport di Manila lebih kurang jam 12 atau 1 tengahari. Sebab apa turun Manila? Kami transit penerbangan domestik ke Davao sebab belum ada direct flight ke sana lagi. Tapi, ada surprise untuk korang kat hujung artikel. Baca sampai habis!

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Dari Manila ke Francisco Bangoy International Airport di Davao City pula hanya ambil masa sejam. Kami sampai lebih kurang jam 5:30 petang dan disambut meriah oleh pihak Pelancongan Filipina dengan tarian kebudayaan Indigenous Mindanaon Dance. Unik habis!

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Lepastu, kami dibawa oleh van pelancongan dengan bantuan tour guide kami, Samuel untuk check-in hotel pertama iaitu Marco Polo Hotel di Davao City. Jarak antara hotel dan lapangan terbang hanya 30 minit. Sampai di Marco Polo Hotel, kami terus makan malam sebab perut dah berkeroncong dari dalam flight lagi.

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Day 2: Jom kita lawat tempat tarikan pelancong yang ada kat Davao City!

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Hari ke-2 kami dibawa melawat pelbagai tempat tarikan pelancong. Tak sabarnya! Lepas breakfast je, terus mulakan perjalanan ke Davao City yang tak jauh dari Marco Polo Hotel. Lebih kurang 15-20 minit je. Jom tengok apa yang menarik sekitar Davao City!1. Davao City Hall

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Davao City Hall ni macam ala-ala DBKL, office diorang cool tapi klasik sebab bangunan lama. Kami melawat pejabat lama ‘Datuk Bandar’, sekarang dah pindah ke bangunan baru.2. San Pedro Cathedral

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Ini San Pedro Cathedral, sebuah gereja Roman Katolik yang dibina pada 1847 dengan konsep arkitek Spanish-style.

3. Museo Dabawenyo

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Kami juga melawat galeri Museo Dabawenyo yang menempatkan sejarah, seni & budaya masyarakat Davao!4. Rumah Presiden Filipina, Rodrigo Duterte

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Inilah rumah Presiden Filipina, Rodrigo Duterte di Dona Luisa Village yang sederhana. Orangnya pun humble!5. Durian Candy Factory

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Minat durian? Kat Durian Candy Factory, gula-gula durian dibuat segar setiap hari. Harga pun boleh tahan murah!

6. Lunch kat Balik Bukid Farm & Kitchen. Halal tau!

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Penat berjalan, kami lunch kat Balik Bukid Farm & Kitchen yang menghidangkan juadah organik. Antara juadah yang kami cuba, Chicken Adobo, Paseared Garlic Malasugui Fish dan ice cream basket yang mempunyai pelbagai perisa. Apa yang kami suka, rekaan dan suasana restoran ni yang ‘back to nature‘. Tengok lah ni!

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Selesai lunch, kami sambung melawat tempat menarik lagi kat Davao City ni.

7. Philippines Eagle Centre

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Philippines Eagle Centre menempatkan 36 helang Filipina serta 10 lagi spesis burung lain, 4 spesis mamalia dan 2 spesis reptilia.8. Malagos Garden Resort

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Malagos Garden Resort adalah muzium coklat pertama di Filipina yang mana korang boleh belajar sejarah koko dan buat coklat korang sendiri!9. Dinner kami di Rekado Filipino Comfort Cuisine

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Waktu makan malam kami enjoy di Rekado Filipino Comfort Cuisine. Memang recommended untuk korang yang nak jamu hidangan eksklusif dalam suasana tenang dengan keluarga dan kawan. Makanan dia pun sedap!

Day 3: Kini, tiba masanya untuk snorkeling dan diving!

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Hari ke-3 kami check-out dari Marco Polo Hotel dan satu hari tu kami pack dengan aktiviti dalam dan atas air di sekitar Pulau Talikud. Siapa minat aktiviti air, banyak bot dan kapal menawarkan servis menyelam ikut pakej berpatutan sekali dengan makan atas bot.

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Dari jauh boleh nampak air laut yang tenang dan berwarna biru, memang tak sabar rasanya!

1. Tempat diving pertama: Coral Garden

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Tempat snorkeling dan diving pertama kami, Coral Garden yang terletak kira-kira 45 minit dari Davao City menempatkan batu karang pelbagai jenis dalam warna yang cantik-cantik!

2. Kami tak snorkeling, tapi lunch Angel's Cove. Cantik kan view?

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Dah masuk waktu makan tengahari, kami lunch atas bot di Angel’s Cove sambil tengok penduduk sekitar berniaga dan menangkap hasil laut.

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Selfie kat atas bot lepas makan!

3. Snorkeling di Tagbaobao Falls

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Haa, lepastu kami dapat tengok ‘kerang raksasa’ kat Tagbaobao Falls. Banyak kerang besarnya 2-3 kali dari saiz badan korang tau!Puas snorkeling dan diving, kami check-in hotel kedua untuk trip kali ni. Pearl Farm Beach Resort di Pulau Samal terletak tak jauh dari spot terakhir snorkeling. Sampai je Pearl Farm Beach Resort, kami terpegun dengan pemandangan resort tepi pantai! Memang bukak pintu bilik je nampak view pantai. Tengok je lah gambar kami ni!

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Day 4: Apa yang menarik kat Pulau Samal? Jom explore!

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Hari ke-4, settle je breakfast kami terus naik van dan jalan-jalan sekitar Pulau Samal untuk tengok apa yang menarik. Sepanjang perjalanan, kami lalu hutan dan nampak aktiviti utama penduduk sekitar adalah mencari sumber semula jadi untuk dijual. Not bad juga rumah-rumah dan jalan kat Pulau Samal, terurus!1. Hagimit Falls

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Kira-kira 20 minit perjalanan, kami singgah di Hagimit Falls, kawasan air terjun yang cantik dan biru airnya. Sesuai kalau bawa anak-anak mandi kat sana!

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Sepanjang perjalanan 150 anak tangga untuk naik dan turun dari Hagimit Falls, terdapat penduduk sekitar yang menjual makanan tradisi iaitu ‘Salvaro’. Ia adalah nasi kepal yang disapu santan dan dibakar. Rasanya manis-manis!

2. Monfort Bat Cave

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Seterusnya, kami lawat Monfort Bat Cave yang menjadi habitat 2.5 juta kelawar dari pelbagai spesis.

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Dari jauh boleh dengar kicauan kelawar-kelawar tu!

3. Lunch kami di Hijo Resorts Davao, pun restoran yang diiktiraf Halal

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Selesai tengok keindahan alam semula jadi, perut pun lapar kami lunch kat satu restoran di Hijo Resorts Davao yang juga diiktiraf Halal sebelum memulakan trip pertanian di sana. Senang kan cari tempat makan Halal kat Davao City?Hijo Resorts Davao ini merupakan kawasan penanaman pisang dan kelapa tertua di Filipina yang turut menawarkan tempat penginapan, peranginan, lawatan dan banyak lagi!4. Ladang penanaman pisang kat Hijo Resorts Davao

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Kami mulakan lawatan dengan meninjau 177 hektar ladang pisang dengan teknologi canggih untuk tujuan import ke negara luar contohnya Vietnam dan Thailand. Memang banyak gila pokok pisang!

4. Forest Tour untuk enjoy keindahan hutan di Hijo Resorts Davao

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Kemudian, kami menikmati keindahan alam semula jadi semasa lawatan ke hutan simpan yang menempatkan haiwan liar dan pokok terancam. Tengok dari atas jambatan gantung je!

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Korang pun boleh try main game lepas pusing-pusing tengok hutan kat sini. Lepaskan stress!

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Puas tengok haiwan liar dan tanaman, kami nak rehat dan perut pun lapar. Kami dibawa ke tempat penginapan ke-3 iaitu di Waterfront Insular Hotel dan sekali jamah makan malam di Bistro Selera, SM Lanang Premier di hotel tu. Makanan dia mengancam nafsu betul!

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Ni bilik kami untuk malam terakhir di Davao City di Waterfront Insular Hotel.

Day 5: Last day kat Davao City. Sedihnya!

Hari ke-5 kat Davao City, bermakna ni hari terkahir kami kat sini. Rasa sekejap je 5 hari berlalu. Jam 7 pagi kami check-out dari Waterfront Insular Hotel dan terus ke Francisco Bangoy International Airport untuk transit di Ninoy Aquino International Airport di Manila sebelum ke KLIA2.

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Sempat juga kami pusing-pusing Manila dan makan kat Buffet 101 di Glorietta. Bufet bertaraf 5 bintang!

Nak pergi Davao City juga?

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Haa, excited tak nak pergi Davao City lepas kami kongsi apa yang menarik kat sana? Ada yang lebih menarik! Lepasni, AirAsia akan ada direct flight ke Davao City, tak perlu transit bermula Disember 2017 untuk kemudahan korang! Tiket boleh didapati pada harga RM159 all-inclusive. Wow, murah kan?Tempah sekarang hingga 19 November 2017Terbang dari 21 Disember 2017 hingga 30 April 2018

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Terima kasih AirAsia kerana sudi bawa OHBULAN! menikmati sendiri keunikan Davao City. Terima kasih juga kepada pihak Pelancongan Filipina kerana menguruskan tempat penginapan yang sangat selesa dan aktiviti menyeronokkan. Kami takkan boleh lupa semua tu buat selamanya!

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Bersama tour guide kami, Samuel (kiri) dan wakil dari pihak Pelancongan Filipina.Jumpa lagi Davao City, Filipina!

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Lost Your Wallet, IC & Lesen? Here's A Step-By-Step Guide To Replace Your Cards

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So, you're here reading this because you lost your wallet, identification card (IC), driving licence, bank cards, as well as some hard-earned cash.
We're so sorry to hear that.

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However, fret not. It happens to the best of us (this writer included).

So, if you've just lost your wallet, here's what you can do first:

1. Freeze your bank cards immediately

If you cannot find your wallet or purse, don't panic. The first thing you should do is to Google your bank's hotline number and inform them of your missing card.Ask them to freeze your card ASAP to prevent anyone else from using your money.Alternatively, some bank websites or apps may allow you to block your card without going through customer service. You could try that too.

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2. Lodge and obtain a police report at the nearest police station

For proof and documentation purposes, make a clear statement on when and where you lost your wallet to the police.It is important to remember and detail everything that was in your wallet, such as your Malaysian IC, driving licence, credit cards, types and amount of cash, as well as other valuable things like jewellery.The police report will be proof of the items you lost to the authorities, so make sure to also photocopy it for other purposes, such as for travel insurance claims.

3. Make a new IC at the nearest National Registration Department (JPN) office

With the police report, you can now head to your nearest JPN branch to replace your missing IC.JPN has penalties for people who lose their IC due to negligence:– RM100 for the first time– RM300 for the second time– RM1,000 for the third and subsequent instancesHowever, if your wallet and IC were stolen, the penalty is waived, and you would only have to pay the RM10 application fee for a new card.You can get your new IC within 30 minutes, but do note that only some JPN branches offer this express service. Otherwise, the usual processing time is five days.

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4. Make a new driving licence at your nearest Road Transport Department (JPJ) office

With your newly-made IC, you can now move forward to replace your driving licence!As your licence was lost, you will not have the option to 'renew' your card online or at any Pos Malaysia office. You will have to go to a JPJ office or branch.People applying for a driving licence may choose to make it for a minimum of one year (RM30) or up to a maximum of five years (RM150). The process of applying for a new driving licence can be done within the hour.Do note, some branches are going cashless, but will not accept e-wallet payment. So, without a bank card, it may be advisable to bring someone along with you to pay with their debit or credit card.

5. Replace your debit or credit cards

You will need your IC to replace your bank cards. With a police report, the application fee to replace your debit or credit cards may also be waived, so make sure to have that in hand.For Maybank users, the application fee to make a new debit card is RM12 and can be done at any Maybank branch counter service within the hour.

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Also, in this writer's experience, you need not bring separate passport photos (your IC photo will be taken at JPN itself) or any additional document — other than the police report — to replace your IC, driving licence, and bank card.

We hope the process goes smoothly. Good luck!


Travel Fair Under Fire For Allowing Event To Continue Despite Spike In COVID-19 Cases

Over the weekend, Malaysians took to Twitter to criticise the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) for carrying on with a travel fair despite the spike of COVID-19 cases in the country

According to Malay Mail, the Malaysia Travel Fair 2020, organised by the ministry, was held at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) in Kuala Lumpur from 13 March to 15 March.The event went on as usual even though the Ministry of Health issued a notice on 12 March to encourage all mass gatherings to be postponed.

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The travel fair is said to be a move to save the local tourism industry from the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak

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Astro Awani reported Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Musa Yusof as saying that the event was a part of the economic stimulus package to revitalise the tourism industry.150 industry players were present at the fair, which targeted a crowd of 100,000 visitors and RM220 million in sales over the three-day event.On its Facebook page, the Malaysia Travel Fair 2020 assured that every visitor was subjected to temperature screenings and the handrails of the escalators were sanitised every 30 minutes.

Despite the event organiser's best efforts, Malaysian netizens were not pleased

"Can you not do something so stupid? People are staying at home not going out for mass gatherings," a Twitter user criticised.

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"More like the Malaysia Coronavirus Fair," a netizen replied to a tweet by MOTAC, which has now been taken down.

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Another Twitter user also joined in the conversation, saying there were children enjoying free treats given out at the exhibition."Malaysia Travel Fair today at PWTC. Seriously,  what are they thinking? Hotels even giving discounts, kids eat free promo. Life is more important than all this freebie (sic)," wrote the person.

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"Will the Malaysia Travel Fair 2020 be the origin of another COVID-19 cluster? 100,000 people over 4/5 days?" said the netizen, who is believed to be referring to the recent ijtimak tabligh gathering at Sri Petaling Jamek Mosque.The religious gathering was attended by over 16,000 attendees from 27 February to 1 March. At the time of writing, there are a total of 243 confirmed COVID-19 cases linked to the event.

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As of Sunday, 15 March, the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country stands at 428:

                243 Malaysians From The KL Tabligh Assembly Have Now Tested Positive For COVID-19

With 190 new cases in a day, Malaysia had its highest ever jump in COVID-19 cases.

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Meanwhile, the public has been urged by the government to remain calm and stop panic-buying due to the COVID-19 outbreak:

                "No Need For Panic-Buying" - Government Warns That It Can Worsen COVID-19 Outbreak

Just buy what you need.

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[NEW UPDATE] HTC One In Metallic Blue: Nice Or Not?

Metallic Blue HTC One coming to Best Buy as an exclusive

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The “metallic blue” version of HTC’s One will be available through Best Buy on Sept. 15. It sure looks nice, like a fresh paint job added to a premium supercar; it’ll certainly stand out against the HTC One’s typical silver and black finishes.

        technobuffalo.com

With a 4.7-inch 1080p HD display, quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor, UltraPixel camera and stunning front facing speakers all inside a snazzy new Blue aluminum shell, this is one sexy phone.

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HTC One Google edition is real and is coming in summer

The Google Edition HTC One, like its Samsung Galaxy S 4 counterpart, will reported run the stock Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS without any of HTC’s Sense UI features.
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Still debating the purchase of HTC’s One?  Well, you might want to hold on a bit longer, as word emerged today that HTC might be considering a stock Android version of the handset, much like the Nexus 4

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HTC has bet heavily that its Sense user interface will set its products apart from the rest of the Android pack. The move follows a similarly surprising announcement by Samsung Electronics that it would launch a version of its Galaxy S4 with stock Android.

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Maxis offers HTC One for RM1,249

Maxis’s HTC One page plans have gone public.
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For those curious about Maxis’s offering, we got tipped off on its plans from one of our readers who managed to get some details from one of its centres. It is offered with its usual TalkMore or SurfMore plans and those entitled for SKMM RM200 rebate, it can be yours for just RM1,249.

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The HTC One making its way to Malaysia

Most of the stores in Malaysia sold the phone starting from RM2,299. However some stores also offer better deals with lower prices. Lowest price (currently): RM 2,048

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HTC One, the latest HTC flagship smartphone will come to Malaysia at the end of April 2013. HTC One price in Malaysia is RM2299 for 32GB model

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The new HTC One will be heading to Malaysia but slightly later by end of April 2013. The HTC One is priced at RM2,299 which is the similar to the HTC Butterfly when it was launched here.

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"It makes last year's Exynos quad-core 1.4GHz offering on the Samsung Galaxy S3 seem so old fashioned."

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...the One also wins the the battery and pixel density breakdowns, respectively, with a 2300 mAh Li-ion battery and 468 ppi screen.

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We've put the innards of HTC's One side-by-side with last year's flagships so you can see just what's changed from year-to-year.

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Wad'ya get from the HTC One

The new HTC One boasts its new Ultrapixel camera that focuses more on pixel size rather than mere megapixels.

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There’s BlinkFeed, which acts as a live feed of all your social network and news content, and there’s Zoe, a Vine-esque app that creates highlight videos from static photos and videos.

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..comes crafted with an all-around premium look and feel, housing its 4.7-inch 1080p Super LCD 3 display (boasting 468 dpi and protected by Gorilla Glass 2) in a machined aluminum unibody.

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"The more megapixels a camera has, the better the pictures." It's a big fat lie... A camera's lens, circuitry and sensor... are far more important factors."

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The new HTC One has a 1/3″ CMOS Sensor that has a sensor pixel size of 2mmx2mm. That’s double of typical 8MP smart phones that are 1.4mm x 1.4mm, capturing more light which HTC claims to be 300% extra

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Launch of HTC's savior?

This isn’t about competing against Apple or Samsung, it’s about fielding a great phone.

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HTC unveiled newest HTC One at a special press event in NYC and London today, and the drastically different design marks a departure from a strategy of trying to beat other Android OEMs (ex: Samsung).

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"We had a few great devices, a lot of innovation, but we just need to let people know all of these HTC innovations. So today we are introducing the HTC One and that's exactly what we're going to do,"

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"I Heard Voices In My Head" — 22-Year-Old Stabs Elderly Patient At Selayang Hospital

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Earlier last month, a 22-year-old psychiatric patient stabbed an elderly man three times after tempers flared over the alleged overcrowding of the emergency department at Selayang Hospital in Selangor

The 22-year-old was yesterday, 28 February, charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons under Section 326 of the Penal Code, reported Berita Harian.The charge carries 20 years imprisonment, a fine, or strokes of rotan, upon conviction.

The man being escorted to the Selayang Sessions Court.
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The man, who was present before judge Nor Rajiah Mat Zin, told the court that he was hallucinating during the incident and heard voices

When asked by the interpreter whether he understood the charges or not, the man, who was unrepresented, claimed to be hallucinating during the incident around 3.45pm on 14 February."I was hallucinating and hearing whispers," he told the court while pleading for his own release to be treated at his sister's house in Batu Caves, reported the Bahasa Melayu daily.However, deputy public prosecutor (DPP) Wan Nur Iman Wan Ahmad Afzal requested for the accused to undergo a psychiatric evaluation after taking into account his unstable mental state.Judge Nor Rajiah ordered the man to undergo a psychiatric examination at Bahagia Tanjung Rambutan Hospital in Ulu Kinta, Perak, and also fixed 29 March for re-mention of the case.


"Moga Cikgu Cepat Sembuh" - Guru Ekonomi Tetap Mengajar Walau Terlantar Sakit Di Hospital

Sesungguhnya peranan guru itu sememangnya sangat besar

Selepas ibu bapa, guru adalah insan yang bertanggungjawab untuk mendidik anak bangsa dan mencorak masa depan generasi muda. Peranan guru amatlah besar dalam memastikan anak-anak muridnya mencapai kejayaan.

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Guru diibaratkan lilin yang membakar diri untuk menerangi masa depan anak murid. Sebagai seorang murid, kita sewajarnya menghargai jasa dan pengorbanan guru.Salah satu cara untuk menghargai guru kita ialah dengan belajar bersungguh-sungguh agar dapat mencapai keputusan yang cemerlang dalam peperiksaan. Kejayaan kita dalam bidang akademik dan kokurikulum merupakan cara yang paling baik untuk membalas jasa guru bahkan mereka akan terasa amat berbesar hati tatkala melihat kita berjaya.

Baru-baru ini viral kisah seorang guru yang masih ingin mengajar anak-anak muridnya walaupun terlantar di hospital disyaki akibat sakit bahagian saraf tunjang

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Kisah yang dikongsikan laman Facebook "Chenor Kite Weh" itu menceritakan tentang Cikgu Mohd Zakuan bin Yusof, seorang guru mata pelajaran Ekonomi dan Perniagaan yang rela berkorban serta menunjukkan dedikasi mengajar anak-anak muridnya yang sedang menduduki peperiksaan Sijil Penilaian Menengah (SPM) meskipun terbaring di katil hospital.Kelihatan murid-muridnya tekun mencatat nota dan perkara-perkara penting berkenaan apa yang disampaikan Cikgu Zakuan. Perkongsian yang mendapat lebih 900 shares and 1 ribu komen itu wajar dijadikan inspirasi bukan sahaja buat guru-guru di luar sana bahkan turut mengajar pelajar-pelajar untuk menghargai cikgu mereka.

Baca perkongsian penuh di bawah:

4hb Disember 2018 /26 Rabiul Awwal 1440H.Temerloh - Pengorbanan seorang guru memang luar biasa. Kita biasa membaca kisah pelajar mengambil peperiksaan di hospital, tapi jarang-jarang guru mengajar di hospital.Kisah pengorbanan Cikgu Mohd Zakuan bin Yusof, 49 tahun boleh dipuji. Beliau mengajar subjek Ekonomi dan Perniagaan di Sekolah Menengah Agama Chenor.Beliau tiba-tiba jatuh sakit disyaki bahagian saraf tunjangnya ada masalah dan sekarang sedang dirawat di Hospital Temerloh.

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Bayangkan disaat anak murid beliau yang sedang menghadapi peperiksaan SPM perlukan bimbingan, tentu tidak mudah untuknya membiarkan.Pengorbanan memang patut dipuji, dalam keadaan sakit terbaring beliau memberikan kuliah kepada pelajarnya. Pelajarnya tekun mengambil nota. Pelajar daripada dua kelasnya datang bergilir-gilir ke hospitalMoga Allah mencatatkan pengorbanannya sebagai ilmu-ilmu yang memberi manfaat kepadanya dan diberikan kejayaan kepada pelajar-pelajarnya.

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Ramai yang memuji tindakan mulia Cikgu Zakuan dan masing-masing mendoakan agar kesihatannya kembali pulih

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Kesiannya cikgu ini tunggu 4 jam tapi tak ada seorang murid pun yang datang

                Diminta Buat Kelas Tambahan, Guru Kimia Tunggu 4 Jam Tapi Kelas Tetap Kosong Tanpa Pelajar

"Cikgu tak rugi apa-apa."

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"Demi Sesuap Wet Food" - Gelagat Si Oyen Tolong Buaikan Baby Ini Bikin Warganet Terhibur

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Oyen merupakan kucing yang paling digemari ramai kerana gelagatnya yang sering menghiburkan hati

Malah, ia juga kucing yang nakal dan sering dikatakan banyak akal. Sesiapa saja yang membela Oyen pasti akan merinduinya jika ia sudah tiada bukan?Seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini di TikTok memaparkan gelagat Oyen membuai seorang bayi telah mencuit hati ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @ieraharisepiy Aii abam oyen nk tlg jga adik ni ringan kja ibu  original sound  - Adi Rustana

Oyen baik hati, gigih volunteer tolong buai baby

Menerusi perkongsian video daripada @ieraharisepiy, kelihatan si Oyen sedang bersungguh-sungguh menghenjutkan buaian anak tuannya.Gelagatnya yang tidak ubah seperti manusia itu telah berjaya menarik perhatian dan menghiburkan hati para warganet, lebih-lebih lagi mereka yang merupakan pencinta kucing."Aii abam Oyen nak tolong jaga adik ni, ringan kerja ibu," kata tuannya.

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"Sempoilah Oyen, macam abang foodpanda jugak la semua kerja dia boleh buat haha pandai mengasuh" - Warganet

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 599K tontonan, 45.5K tanda suka dan 2.3K perkongsian di TikTok.Tinjauan di ruangan komen pula mendapati rata-rata warganet turut terhibur melihat gelagat si Oyen yang bijak itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Pandai sungguh la. Tapi ada berita sedih, tuan dia kata Oyen ni dah mati :'(

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"Something Inside Me Said He Was Gone" — Woman When Police Answered Her Husband's Phone

Siti Salwa Abdul Wahid, 33, the wife of an insurance agent, is beside herself with grief after learning about her husband's death

31-year-old Badrul Shyam Noor Ibrahim left home at 10pm on 11 January with his friend Ezham Hazim Ahyat. Badrul and Ezham, both insurance agents, were heading off to meet a client in Melaka."He promised to come back but he didn't [...] while my calls to his number went unanswered," Siti Salwa said, adding that the last time she contacted her husband was via text messages at about midnight."Before he left for Melaka, he hugged me tightly and told me that he would miss me."When she failed to reach Badrul, the 33-year-old tried to locate him through the "Find My iPhone" feature, which showed that her husband's iPhone was stationary at the Lebuh AMJ Serkam traffic light junction.Anxious, Siti Salwa frantically started calling her husband's number, only to have a policeman answer the call. He informed her that her husband was involved in an accident and told her to go to Jasin Hospital.

"Something inside me said he was gone..."

She thought his condition was critical when the policeman informed her about the accident."When I saw the severely damaged car at the police station, something inside me said he was gone, but I tried to stay calm until I was told that my husband was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital," Harian Metro quoted her as saying at the forensics unit in the Jasin Hospital yesterday, 12 January.Badrul and his friend, Ezham, succumbed to their injuries when the car they were in turned turtle after hitting a lorry at the Lebuh AMJ Serkam traffic light junction early Thursday morning.According to acting district police chief ASP Mohd Fadzli Othman, the lorry, driven by a 42-year-old man, was heading to Jasin from Serkam, and the car was heading to Muar, Johor, from Melaka."Initial investigations showed that when the traffic light turned green, the lorry driver drove on to Jasin. As it passed the junction, the car clipped the left side of the heavy vehicle and turned turtle," he said.

The car the two victims were in during the crash.
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Siti Salwa said they had made plans to go on a holiday with their son to celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary on 26 January

"My husband and I had planned to take our son on holiday in Melaka in conjunction with our anniversary, and later in March to Pulau Tioman, but our wishes did not come true," she said.Badrul is survived by his wife and their four-year-old son.

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Always Wanted To Go Online When Flying? Now Everybody Can Surf...

Always wished you can post a picture instantly telling your friends that you're flying?

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Now that reality is one step closer thanks to the testing of WiFi connectivity on AirAsia flights

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Low-cost carrier AirAsia may soon offer its fliers Wi-Fi internet connectivity on-board. A trial-run for in-flight Wi-Fi service was conducted by AirAsia on Wednesday.

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When it’s time to fasten your seat belts and switch your phones to airplane mode, it marks a journey where you’re completely disconnected from the rest of the world. You could either have a nap or simply play with your smart phone in offline mode. That may not be the case in the near future as AirAsia and Malindo Air will be offering WiFi connectivity on their flights.

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AirAsia has conducted a trial run of its WiFi service which provided connectivity for instant messaging apps such as Line, WhatsApp and WeChat. So far they have yet to reveal any info of its WiFi service but it is likely to be a chargeable add-on for passengers.

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A range of services such as the ability to use Instant Messaging, emails and stream content will be available at the end of the year

A range of products, including instant messaging, emails and content streaming, would gradually be made available on all its flights.
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AirAsia, the world‟s best low cost airline for six consecutive years activated its on-board Wi-Fi testing today in preparation of the product launch scheduled by year end.

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A range of products, including instant messaging, emails and content streaming, would gradually be made available on all its flights, which carry the AK code, and would later be available throughout the AirAsia Group, the carrier said in a statement yesterday.

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A group of 120 people tested the WiFi service on board and reported positive feedback. AirAsia also tweeted and posted photos on social media during the flight.

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A group of 120 AirAsia Allstar volunteers boarded a test flight yesterday to conduct the first user acceptance testing on the Wi-Fi service. The group reported positive results for their tests on three instant messaging services – LINE, WhatsApp and WeChat.

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During the flight, they shared live updates on the company’s official Twitter and Instagram accounts.

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AirAsia group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has promised that the new WiFi product will be affordable for all

"Finally, the masses will be able to enjoy Wi-Fi on board at a low-cost price."
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“It will be the first on-board Wi-Fi product in the world at affordable pricing system, and I am excited with the success of our first user acceptance test today. Finally, the masses will be able to enjoy Wi-Fi on board at a low-cost price. As I promised to the market, this is one of many initiatives that we are rolling out to boost our ancillary income per passenger spent target of RM60 in the near term,” Tony added.

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Similarly, local competitor Malindo Air posted a teaser on their Facebook page, stating that WiFi will be made onboard soon

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AirAsia is not the first airline to offer onboard WiFi with the title going to Qantas in 2007. However, it could be the first Malaysian airline to do so.

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Qantas announced in July 2007 that all service classes in its fleet of A380s would have wireless internet access as well as seat-back access to email and cached web browsing when the Airbuses started operations in October 2008.

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[SHARE] 12 Expert Opinions On The Pros And Cons Of Budget 2014

1. Global Movement of Moderates (GMM): Measures for prudent govt spending and cutting corruption is missing from Budget 2014

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2. The Edge: GST at 6% will cause a spike in inflation, but Budget 2014 is a brave and good budget

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3. Deloitte Malaysia: More than 85% of Malaysians don't pay taxes, GST will distribute the burden of paying tax across all Malaysians

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4. IDEAS: The govt should set a time frame for GST at 6% as to not arbitrarily increase the percentage

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5. KPMG Tax Services: Lowering income tax to give people more disposable income balances the burden of GST

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6. Economists: GST will boost the country's economy as it gives the govt a steady source of revenue

The Goods and Services (GST) that was announced by Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak last Friday is expected to be boost the economy as it would now allow the government to have a predictable source of revenue, economists contacted by The Malaysian Reserve said.

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While the GST is expected to raise more revenue with its broader taxpayer base, corporate income tax, income tax for small, medium-size enterprises, cooperative income tax and individual income tax rates have all been reduced in some measures.

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7. Economists: Budget 2014 shows the govt's commitment to reducing fiscal deficit

Johan Mahmood Merican, Talent Corp Malaysia Bhd CEO:
The Government has shown in this budget that besides committing to managing the finances and reducing the fiscal deficit, it has shown a commitment to investing in human capital development.

        thestar.com.my

Tan Sri Teh Hong Piow, Public Bank Bhd chairman: We welcome the Government’s firm commitment to continue addressing the country’s fiscal challenge by further reducing the budget deficit from 4.0% of GDP in 2013 to 3.5% in 2014, through a combination of efforts in increasing revenue and controlling of expenditure of the Government.

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Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar, Khazanah Nasional Bhd MD: This budget is, above all, for economic rebalancing. This states clearly that Malaysia’s future growth should not be driven by the expansion of debt, but rather by moving up the global value chain in an inclusive manner which leaves no citizen behind.

        thestar.com.my

Malaysia's government expenditure and deficit
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8. Economists: Budget 2014 structural reforms are essential to drive higher market growth

TAN SRI AZMAN HASHIM, Malaysian Investment Banking Association: Budget 2014’s efforts at structural reforms are essential to generate higher growth. It relates to boosting competitiveness, improving productivity, embracing innovation culture, while focusing on boosting quality growth.

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GAN ENG PENG, Hwang Investment Management: From a market perspective, the budget is a step in the right direction while a return of global growth and the delay in quantitative easing tapering will provide impetus to drive the market higher by the year-end.

        thestar.com.my

Datuk Abdul Farid Alias, Malayan Banking Bhd president: The continuation of high-impact major infrastructure and investment projects is positive for the banking industry and the capital market in terms of continuing to supporting fund raising and market activities.

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Economists: Budget 2014 structural reforms are essential to drive higher market growth
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9. Fitch Ratings: Budget 2013 shows constructive steps to lower deficit but implementation is key

The latest budget contains three key announcements which are potentially constructive for Malaysia's sovereign credit profile. One is the restated commitment to the existing objective of a Federal Government deficit of 3.5% of GDP in 2014, and 3% by 2015, signaling a potential intensification of efforts to consolidate government finances.

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Second is a budgeted reduction in subsidy expenditure. However, Fitch points out that the steps to achieving this outcome are not yet fully identified, and remain subject to external shocks.

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Third is the proposed introduction of the long-mooted GST in April 2015, at an initial rate of 6%. Fitch feels this is a key reform which could strengthen the credit profile by broadening the revenue base and lessening the budget's dependence on petroleum-derived revenues.

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The upshot of all this is that budget deficit reduction is heavily reliant on expenditure restraint, and a track record of sound budget management and implementation will be integral to our assessment

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Fitch Ratings: Budget 2013 shows constructive steps to lower deficit but implementation is key
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10. BBC: Cut backs, such as the sugar subsidy, are needed as the govt spends about RM4000 a year per family to keep the cost of essential items artificially low

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11. BBC: Businesses will only suffer from the price increase for a short while. Once the government can cut back on spending and boost revenues, it can then spend money to boost projects with high paying jobs

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12. International Business Times: The increase of sugar price will have a serious effect on the price of other products

The increase in sugar prices will have a series of effects on other products, and those already struggling with the high cost of living may need to further tighten their belts.

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Inflation due to increase of petrol and sugar price
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"Shops are going to increase the price of drinks by at least 10 sen [0.1 ringgit] per glass. Other prices will go up as well and we will feel the pinch," Jason Tan, a 24-year-old insurance agent, said.

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[VIDEO] "Dah Bagi Signal Awal" - Ramai Kecam Tindakan Rider Ini Tendang Side Mirror Myvi

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Kita sering mendengar atau lihat video pelbagai aksi kereta Perodua Myvi yang berada di luar jangkaan

Jadi, tidak hairanlah kalau Myvi ini memang digelar 'King of the road' kerana aksi-aksinya ketika di atas jalan raya. Malah, bukan semua kereta boleh melakukan sebagaimana Myvi melakukannya.Walau bagaimanapun, tular di Facebook baru-baru ini apabila sebuah video memaparkan seorang penunggang motosikal menendang cermin sisi sebuah kereta Myvi di lokasi kejadian yang tidak diketahui.Rakaman 8 saat itu menunjukkan kereta Myvi tersebut tidak melakukan kesalahan yang mana dia memberikan signal lebih awal dan menukar lorong kanan secara perlahan bukannya bertindak melulu.Namun, tindakan penunggang motosikal yang datang dari belakang secara laju membunyikan hon seolah memberi amaran agar memberi laluan kepada mereka  dan salah seorang penunggang tersebut bertindak di luar batas. Tonton video penuh tersebut di bawah:

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Image via Hua Adnani (Facebook)

Kurang hajaq sepak side mirror orang. pic.twitter.com/wBAz3QVz5w— ڤهڤوڤه (@mhadnan765) October 31, 2021

"Kali pertama lihat posting Myvi diberi pembelaan" - Netizen

Sementara itu, hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati, rata-rata netizen mengecam tindakan penunggang motosikal tersebut.Malah, ada yang mempersoalkan mengapa kebanyakan penunggang motosikal tetap menunggang motosikal secara melulu walaupun ketika jalan sibuk.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Facebook:

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Image via Hua Adnani (Facebook)

Image via Hua Adnani (Facebook)

Semoga insiden ini dijadikan iktibar dan teladan yang baik kepada kita semua untuk lebih bertolak ansur serta berhemah di jalan raya :)

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Cemerlang Atasi Covid-19, Dr. Dzulkefly Akan Kembali Ke Kabinet Sebagai Menteri Kesihatan?

Bekas Menteri Kesihatan, Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad semakin mendapat tempat serta kepercayaan daripada rakyat selepas prestasi memberangsangkannya dalam menangani wabak Covid-19 di negara ini

Beliau yang merupakan pengarah strategi Amanah bagaimanapun mungkin tidak lagi mampu memegang jawatan itu semula di kabinet selepas Malaysia kini diterajui oleh sebuah gabungan parti baru, iaitu Perikatan Nasional.Namun memetik laporan Malaysiakini, Dzulkefly dilihat seakan mempunyai potensi untuk menjawat semula jawatan itu di kabinet selepas ini.

Menurut laporan portal tersebut, beberapa pihak termasuk dari kalangan pemimpin dari Perikatan Nasional mencadangkan agar beliau kembali memegang jawatan itu

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Bagi menjawab perkara itu, Dzulkefly memaklumkan kepada Malaysiakini bahawa pada ketika ini beliau hanya mahu menunggu surat rasmi terlebih dahulu sebelum memberikan sebarang respon."Saya mahu menunggu surat rasmi terlebih dahulu sebelum membuat sebarang maklum balas."Saya perlu melihat terma dan syarat terlebih dahulu, sama ada ia benar-benar 'khidmat negara'."Pertaruhannya juga tinggi untuk saya," katanya ketika dihubungi portal tersebut.Beliau bagaimanapun menegaskan bahawa setakat ini cadangan tersebut sekadar khabar angin dan dirinya tidak pernah mendengar cadangan rasmi.

Tidak kiralah sesiapa pun yang dipilih, diharapkan agar mereka yang menjawat jawatan di kabinet nanti dapat menjalankan tugas dengan baik dan amanah.

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