This Perak Clown Sanitises People's Houses In Full Costume To Spread Joy

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Recently, a 43-year-old master of ceremonies (MC) from Taiping, Perak came up with an idea to entertain people during the lockdown

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Shaharul Hisam Baharuddin, who has been working as a clown since 2012, decided to dress up as 'Peewit de Clown' (his own creation) and offer house-to-house sanitisation service to cheer people up.Speaking to SAYS, the full-time MC said he started this service because he likes to entertain people and make everyone happy.

The founder of 'Kami Clown', a Facebook page for clown entertainers, said that he created his clown character and learnt how to make balloon sculptures by himself

"I improve myself time to time by using new costumes," Shaharul told SAYS.He has performed at school events, especially ones involving children, such as Children's Day and Canteen Day.However, the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns had put a stop to these events and his income was affected."During the pandemic, all the clowns didn't have a job. So, I thought about what we can do, which is to remind people to follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in order to reduce the number of new cases," the father of three said."So, on April 2021, three members of Kami Clown and myself went to the Bazaar Ramadan Ipoh, Perak, to remind people to follow the SOPs and sanitise themselves."

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It was during this time that Shaharul had the idea to sanitise people's houses by offering fogging services

"Sanitising is very important but how about their houses? So, I got an idea to sanitise their house by fogging it," he said. To stand out and attract more customers, Shaharul decided to dress up as a clown when he does the sanitising. He then named his business 'Fogging Clown'.Shaharul assures that he complies with all the SOPs by wearing a face mask and a face shield, while also maintaining physical distance with the residents.It usually takes him between 15 and 45 minutes to change and he charges only a fee of RM50 for his house-to-house sanitisation service.

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Despite earning a lower income compared to his previous job, Shaharul is still grateful to be able to make a living during tough times like these

When asked how people reacted, Shaharul said, "I wanted to do something different and most of them are happy to see me.""They also ask to take a picture or video with me and of me. Some even ask for free balloon sculptures!"Shaharul hopes that people will continue to follow the SOPs and stay safe so that the nation can recover from the pandemic."Our main income is from the events that can only be held when the lockdown restrictions are lifted. So we really hope it ends soon," he told SAYS.You can check out other Malaysian clowns on Facebook at Kami Clown and Muslim Clown Malaysia.

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Did This 26-Year-Old Detainee Die Of Epilepsy, Or Was He Beaten Up By The Police?

A 26-Year-Old Lorry Driver Has Died In The Bukit Mertajam Hospital While Under Police Custody On 7 June 2014

Agin Raj succumbed to his injuries at the Seberang Jaya Hospital on June 7, 2014.
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Another case of custodial death has taken place in Penang. This time it's a lorry driver who died in the Bukit Mertajam hospital yesterday.

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His case was highlighted by Deputy Chief Minister II and Perai assemblyman P Ramasamy, who met reporters at the Forensic Department of the Seberang Jaya hospital where a post-mortem is currently being conducted to ascertain Agin Raj's cause of death.

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Agin Raj Sunmarkkan Naidu Was Detained At The Bandar Perda Police Lock-up On 2 June 2014 Under Suspicion Of Iron Theft

Agin Raj Sunmarkkan Naidu, 26, was detained on June 2 for suspected iron theft in the Prai Industrial area where he worked.

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Agin Raj came from a broken family, which lives in Kampung Mainroad in Prai. His father is detained in Penang prison in a drug related case. It is learnt that Agin Raj has been detained twice before, between 2010 and 2012, and he tested positive for drugs on both accounts.

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On 5 June 2014, Agin Was Admitted To The Hospital After Suffering From Fits. Two Days Later, He Died Following An Epileptic Attack.

He was remanded for four days in the Bandar Perda police lock-up before he was admitted to the hospital on June 5, for suffering fits.

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S. Agin Raj Naidu had allegedly died at the hospital following an epileptic attack on Saturday after being taken to the hospital from the Bandar Perda police lock-up.

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Agin's Distraught Family Noticed Bruises On His Lips, Wrists And Legs When They Visited Him At The Hospital. Agin Was Cuffed To The Bed And Was Writhing In Pain.

From left: Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P. Ramasamy and Regina Devi at the Seberang Jaya Hospital yesterday. Regina Devi claimed there were injuries on the body and legs of her deceased brother.
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Regina said when she and their mother, Sivapakiam Palchamy, 47, visited her brother in the hospital on June 5, he was writhing in pain, screaming to be released from being handcuffed and did not seem to recognise his family. She noticed bruises around his lips, wrists and legs.

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According To His Sister Regina Devi, Agin Complained That Police Had Beaten Him Up While In Lock-Up

Recounting the case, she said Agin was locked-up at the district police headquarters where he was remanded between June 3 and 6, but on June 5 he suffered from epileptic seizures. “He was taken to Bukit Mertajam Hospital and placed in the Intensive Care Unit. His hands and legs were chained to the bed. He could not recognise my mother and seemed delusional.  “But he told my mother he was in pain and that the police beat him up in the lock-up. Because of the pain, he tried to bite at the chains to release himself,” said the customs officer at a factory.

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Police Did Not Allow The Family To Give Agin An Isotonic Drink. When Told That The Chain Was Causing Him Pain, A Doctor Said Agin Was Displaying The Behaviour Of An Alcoholic Who Did Not Get His Fix.

Ramasamy (L) and Regina at the Seberang Jaya Hospital.
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She added when they brought an isotonic drink for her brother, the police on duty did not allow it, and said he could only have the warm water provided by the hospital.

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She claimed Agin was not given food at the hospital as the doctor said, being an alcoholic, he must be put on drips. “I told the police to release the chains as he complained of pain but they refused saying that he was aggressive. It hurt my mother and I to see Agin suffering in so much pain. “I asked the doctor what was wrong with my brother but she said that was how alcoholics behaved when they do not get their fix,” she said.

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Regina Devi Says They Were Not Given Enough Time To Engage A Lawyer Nor Raise Bail. "If I Could Have Raised The Full Amount Sooner, Perhaps I Could Have Saved Him."

Regina Devi Says They Were Not Given Enough Time To Engage A Lawyer Nor Raise Bail.
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His sister, Regina Devi, said on June 6, Agin Raj was charged for theft of steel objects, and advised he would be fined RM2,500 if he pleaded guilty, while bail was set at RM8,000. He was charged while in hospital where a magistrate and interpreter was present.

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Regina said the family did not have time to engage a lawyer to guide her brother. She also complained that the investigation officer was reluctant to meet with her to discuss the case, and refused to provide details. "Why did they have to impose such a high bail? When he was admitted, he couldn't even walk and even seemed delusional," she added.

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“We had to pay RM8,000 to bail him out, but I could only manage to accumulate half the amount. “If I could have raised the full amount sooner, perhaps I could have saved him,” she said at a press conference called by Ramasamy at the Seberang Jaya Hospital yesterday.

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They Believe Agin Was Beaten Up Under Police Custody

“I believe my brother was beaten up while under police custody as there were marks on his body and his legs are also swollen.” She claimed the death would probably not have occurred if she was able to raise his bail sum earlier.

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Penang Deputy Chief Minister II And Prai Assemblyman P Ramasamy Who Suspects That Police Were "Unprofessional And Inhumane", Is Demanding For An Inquiry

Penang Deputy Chief Minister II And Prai Assemblyman P Ramasamy
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Ramasamy, who is also Prai assemblyman, said his death was suspicious.

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Ramasamy said he wants the hospital authorities to probe into the conduct of the doctor which he said was "unprofessional and inhumane" towards the detainee's family. He also wants the police to probe the conduct of the investigation officer who failed to communicate with the victim's family.

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"I am extremely displeased that the poor detainee was not provided food or drinks and asked to admit to a crime which he did not do. "I find this very shocking, uncivilised and barbaric. To do this to someone who is only 26 years old - he had his whole life ahead of him. "He might be a criminal, thief or scoundrel, it doesn't matter. Do the necessary. But did he have to pay with his life?" he asked.

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He Highlights That Custodial Deaths Seem To Be A Trend Among The Poor Regardless Of Race

Ramasamy said he will speak to state police chief Abdul Rahim Hanafi to express displeasure with investigation and the conduct of the police as there had also been other cases of custodial deaths. He added that this was not a racial issue but seems to be a trend among the poor, whether the victim is a Chinese, Malay or Indian.

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"There seems to be no hope for the poor, the rich can get away. This is a clear case of class discrimination," he fumed. Ramasamy, who is state executive councillor, also demanded an inquest into the death of Agin Raj.

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However, Police Say Post Mortem Results Showed That Agin Had Passed Away Due To Lack Of Oxygen To The Brain. They Deny Any Foul Play.

Police Say Post Mortem Results Showed That Agin Had Passed Away Due To Lack Of Oxygen To The Brain
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When contacted, Abdul Rahim said the post mortem results showed that Agin Raj died of asphyxia (lack of oxygen to the brain). He added the case was classified as 'sudden death'. "He was charged in the hospital as the doctor said he could not be released in his present condition," Abdul Rahim said. He said if necessary, an inquest into Agin Raj's death will be recommended by the police.

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Seberang Prai Tengah deputy district police chief Supt Baharom Abu, however, denied police had beaten Agin Raj while he was under their watch. “Our men did not beat him up as alleged by his family members,” Baharom said, adding that the injuries sustained by Agin Raj could have been sustained prior to his arrest.

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"White Rice With Glue" – Man Frustrated With Shah Alam Restaurant's Awful Butter Chicken

If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, you might say that Malaysian butter chicken is one of the simplest meals to make.
However, one man was left disappointed after he ordered a plate of rice and butter chicken from a local restaurant.

Twitter user @mijiiiiiiiiiii expressed his displeasure on his account with the restaurant's failed attempt at making the dish."To all merchants, shop owners, and Tom Yum restaurants, if you don't know how to make butter chicken, please don't sell it. Thank you," said the man.He also included a photo of the disappointing meal he received, which sparked a discussion among Twitter users.

Image via @mijiiiiiiiiiii (Twitter)

The man told SAYS that he ordered the meal from a restaurant in Shah Alam via Foodpanda

Even though he said he only paid RM9 for the meal, the man still did not expect it to be that awful."The price doesn't validate how they cooked the food because, in the end, it was not even edible," he told SAYS.After taking his first bite, the man described the taste of the chicken as bland, and that he could not even taste any hint of butter from the meal.Instead of taking another bite, he declared that he could not finish the meal and threw away the butter chicken."Tried to finish it but I just couldn't. I threw away the chicken, but ate the rice with other side dishes," he added.

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Malaysians were also disgusted by the image he shared and left their thoughts in the comments section

One user commented that before reading the image's caption, they thought that the man's cat had vomited on his rice.

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Another said that the butter chicken looks like lotion.

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"White rice with glue," commented one user.

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300,000 People Have Applied To 'Gerak' Across The Country & Numbers Are Expected To Double

Police have received about 300,000 applications on the Gerak Malaysia app within 12 hours after it went live

The app was launched yesterday, 26 April, for people stranded in their hometowns since the Movement Control Order (MCO) was implemented on 18 March.With the permits, they will now be allowed to travel back to their respective homes or places of work in other states.Bukit Aman Criminal Investigations Department (CID) director Huzir Mohamed said 100,000 of the 300,000 requests were for permits to travel interstate."We expect the total of applications to multiply by 1 May," he said in a statement yesterday, as quoted by New Straits Times.

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Huzir guaranteed that only applications with valid reasons would be accepted

"In the meantime, police will monitor and review the application trends through Gerak Malaysia," he said, adding that the findings will be reviewed by the government to better schedule dates for the oncoming travel, according to Malay Mail.Huzir also advised people to cooperate by applying to obtain the travel permits according to the prescribed valid reasons.He hoped for the cooperation of all parties to ensure that the application system benefited those who need to travel interstate."Further developments on the interstate schedule would be announced later," he said.

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The dates previously announced for travel was 1 to 3 May, but have since been retracted

According to The Star, Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob today, 27 April, clarified that they are still gathering data before a standard operating procedure (SOP) is announced."We will come up with a SOP after a meeting between the National Security Council (NSC), the police, and the Ministry of Health," he said."Allowing people stranded in kampungs to return to cities is not as straightforward as making arrangements for students stranded on campuses to return home."Meanwhile, he added that those who wish to travel have until 1 May, not 29 April, to apply for permission through the Gerak Malaysia app or make an appointment at the nearest police station.

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It was also emphasised by Ismail Sabri that the permits are not for those who wish to return to their hometowns for the month of Ramadan

Conveniences, such as eateries and the surau, will not be opened along the North-South Expressway (NSE) to prevent large gatherings of people in one place, and to curb the spread of COVID-19 infection.Public toilets will be opened, while petrol stations will only operate from 6am to midnight.

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The Air Freshener You Use Might Be Affecting Your Organs Says Malaysian Research

Tests by the Malaysian Association of Standards Users show that six commonly used air fresheners contain high levels of dangerous chemicals

Test shows that air fresheners contain high levels of dangerous chemicals

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Six commonly used household air freshener products found at supermarkets and shops nationwide were tested by a consumer group for four dangerous chemicals such as, toluene, benzene, formaldehyde and phthalates. Two of the air fresheners were found to contain toluene, which can cause damage to the liver, kidney and brain over long-term usage.

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All were found to contain relatively high levels of at least one of these chemicals, with phthalates – which are endocrine disrupting substances (EDS) – found in four of the six products.

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“It can also stunt the development of vital organs and cause miscarriages. The extent of the damage, however, depends on the individual’s health, with pregnant women and children at higher risk.”

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[INFOGRAPHICS] How your organs and health may be at risk when you inhale air fresheners

All were found to contain relatively high levels of at least one of these chemicals, with phthalates – which are endocrine disrupting substances (EDS) – found in four of the six products.

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CEO of the Malaysian Association of Standards Users says that it could cause men to be more feminine and vice versa

Long-term exposure to EDS can lead to irreversible damage to the immune system and the brain. According to Ratna Devi Nadarajan, the CEO of the Malaysian Association of Standards Users that conducted the test, EDS could even cause males to act more feminine and vice-versa.

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DBP=di-butyl phthalate—has been linked with changes in hormone levels, poor semen quality, and changes in genital development.

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“At the very least, these chemicals can cause headaches, nausea and depression,” she said.

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It's even more harmful when used in confined spaces like a car

It's even more harmful when used in confined spaces like a car

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Ratna pointed out that many people, especially in urban areas, spent a few hours in their cars every day, inhaling the chemicals from the air fresheners.

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When in a confined environment like in a car with very little fresh air, she said the chemicals were more harmful.

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With the advent of newer testing equipment along with greater volumes of research scientists have disproved that you have to have a high toxic exposure to have harmful health effects. Sometimes even seemingly miniscule amounts can have serious health consequences.

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No follow-up action has been made since the initial report sent to the health and trade ministries back in 2011

Malaysian Association of Standards Users' CEO, Ratna Devi Nadarajan, said the report was sent to the Health and Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism ministries as well as to Standards Malaysia in 2011.
“Apart from one meeting facilitated by Standards Malaysia, there was no follow-up action taken. These products are still available in the market,” she said.

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“After the meeting, the Domestic Trade Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry was to decide on the next course of action.
“However, the ministry later responded saying the regulation of air fresheners was not a priority at the moment,” he said.

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What now? Should we be throwing our air fresheners away?

“There is no international standard on air fresheners or any proof that they are harmful to humans. “We can’t simply ban a product without any evidence that it is harmful as that would be a trade barrier,” he said.

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Ratna said they were still waiting for data on the limitation and regulation of air fresheners from the local regulators as well as other countries to do a comparison.
Consumers should avoid using air fresheners too often and instead opt for natural ventilation and hygiene at home, she advised.

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National Poison Centre consultant Dr T. Jayabalan warned that there could be a delayed onset of the harm from using air fresheners making it difficult to link it to the cause.

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Elsewhere: Some called the NRDC (America's National Resource Defense Council) testing procedures into question since it didn't take into account factors such as the size of the room it is dispensed in, a person's distance from the product and the time they stay in a room.

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Use natural alternatives instead, they say

We got this tip from a friend: make a bunch of roses using pandan leaves, tie it up like a bouquet and place it the car. That’s a natural car fresher for you! Not only it is beautiful, it smells lovely too.

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Pandanus amaryllifolius! Fresh pandan leaves to keep the roaches away.

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She suggested natural alternatives such as pandan leaves, lemongrass and charcoal.

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What I Learnt After Leaving A Fortune 500 Company To Work With A Social Enterprise

When I was an intern, I worked at a Fortune 100 company. It was all very new to me and I loved it. But I had to go back to university for my final year.
After I graduated, I started work at a Fortune 500 company. It was like family and I loved it. But I developed millennial itch, wanted to try new things and decided to leave.

Next on my journey was a Forbes Global 2000 company. It was like school for tough experiences and I loved it. But I wanted to pursue my passion so I eventually left it too.One year ago, I joined a social enterprise which might never get on any of those billion-dollar lists. It’s by far the smallest company I’ve ever worked for.But I’m still there and I love it. Here are five lessons I’ve learned in my past one year with them.

1. You will struggle with balance

A social enterprise prioritises social work as much as profit. Whereas a for-profit company prioritises profits/shareholder value/cash — then worries about giving back to the community, a social enterprise places equal value on both. However, it’s not a non-profit organisation either. Social enterprises need to make money to be sustainable.If your stereotypical for-profit company is Donald Trump, and your stereotypical non-profit is Mother Teresa — then your social enterprise is the Malaysian government: does a lot of good things for people (for free), still makes reasonable money, but sometimes gets confused as f*ck and ends up making weird decisions.Because like all balancing acts in life — trying to balance priorities is challenging.Coming from a for-profit background (plus the inherent stinginess within), I sometimes find it difficult to say Yes or No to opportunities that come our way.“It’s not worth our time and effort, plus they’re offering so little. Why on earth would we do this project?”“But think of the impact this would have for the community…”It’d be a lot easier to make decisions if there was a single, fixed priority. But just as in life, I don’t think the “balance conundrum” ever goes away.But I’ve learned the power of asking the difficult question: “Why am I really doing this?”

2. You will adjust your lifestyle

A while back, I wrote extensively about budgeting and living on half your salary. Well done Aaron — time to eat your words. Because to join the social enterprise, I took a huge pay cut, and had to adjust my lifestyle to match.Of course, it was difficult. But the past year has taught me it wasn’t as difficult as I expected it to be.What really helped was tracking my expenses and knowing exactly how much money I needed to be comfortable. Once my job offer matched the minimum figure, I knew that I’d be okay. It was just a matter of cutting out additional luxuries, and being disciplined. I don’t get to watch Liverpool FC play live anymore from my living room, but that’s probably good for my sanity.It’s not that social enterprises can’t pay decent salaries, but the balance conundrum comes out again. Like — knowing how your company isn’t 100% profit driven — do you try to squeeze every cent out of salary negotiations? Or do you accept that your salary will likely never match your hedonistic for-profit days?It also really helps if you have a partner/family who supports your choices, and can accept the “downgrade” in lifestyle.

Hint: Kissing in the park is FREE
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3. Your job is cooler than mine

There’s this myth out there in the working world. I like to call it career envytitis and it goes like this: “My job sucks, but  ‘s work is so cool. If only I could…”None of us are immune to career envytitis, but it seems like millennials are particularly prone to getting it. Maybe cause we’re glued to our phones and keep seeing Instagram stories of Natalie’s awesome-looking colleagues.Of course, career envytitis fails the basic logic test. If everyone feels that someone else’s job is better — then where are all the good jobs? (I use the word job here loosely; it could mean running your own business too.)It’s not that the world of careers and jobs is f#cked. It’s that as humans, we tend to magnify negative experiences. So when your boss scolds you for missing a deadline, suddenly you feel like the reincarnation of Hitler rules your office. And when you pick up your phone for comfort, there you have it again: Natalie in a sexy black dress, sipping a Margarita at the club, which her boss paid for. F#ck.“My job sucks, but Natalie’s work is so cool. If only I could…”A lot of times when I tell people that my work is to help develop youth, I see career envytitis start to develop in their eyes. I don’t think it’s a bad thing. I believe most people actually want to contribute to society, and they get excited hearing about these kinds of jobs.But I’m here to pop the bubble: It might sound cooler than your job, but it’s a lot of pain, hard work and long hours too. And you know how you feel about my job? Sometimes I feel exactly the same about yours too.Just because you’re working for a good cause doesn’t mean the work will be easy. Just because you’re passionate about your work doesn’t mean you’ll love every single moment.

4. Love is a complicated thing

Which brings me to my next point. I think everyone (secretly or openly) wants to love their job. Because then it wouldn’t feel like working, right?I don’t think anyone should hate their job. But in our quest to find meaning, we may have also gone too far and over-romanticised the dream job.My dream job actually looks like this: short working hours where I get to hang out with cool college students, great salary and benefits, absolute certainty in what I’m doing, and good-looking colleagues who offer me free shoulder massages.But what I’ve discovered in the past year is a lot more complicated. Sometimes college students don’t listen to me because they have Simon Sinek on their phones, and Simon Sinek is cooler than me. Sometimes I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing — and I need to eat humble pie and learn from people 10 years younger than me. And sometimes I feel I’ve worked harder than I’ve ever worked in my life.(My colleague who offers me shoulder massages just left too.  )I love my job; it might be as close to my dream as I’ll ever get. But a lot of times — I’m uncomfortable, uncertain and worried. A lot of times, I’m f*cking scared.But if you think about it, isn’t that what love in the real world looks like? Anyone who’s in a long-term committed relationship will tell you the same thing. The fairytale happily-ever-after feeling doesn’t last. Instead, it’s hard work, dedication and commitment to making things work — even when you’re uncertain and feeling like shit.Just because you love something doesn’t mean there won’t be suffering.On the contrary: the more you care, the more it will hurt.

Thankfully, there are times when I feel like this too.
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5. You don't need permission

At dinner two nights ago, I sat beside a guy who studied software engineering. Today he’s an equity fund manager at an investment firm. I asked him about how he managed to get there, and he said: “I just decided to give it a try.”Throughout my career journey, I’ve met countless individuals who have had similarly interesting stories too. Like how we’re known as a training consultancy, but a few of my big bosses are actually engineers. And we even have an intern who’s a lawyer. We’re a diverse mix of personalities, qualifications and experiences; perhaps drawn together only by one shared vision: to help transform our nation.So it doesn’t matter if your qualification says you’re a chartered accountant. If you want to, say, contribute towards art literacy in underprivileged youth, and devote yourself to it — it’s possible.One year ago, no one gave me permission to step into the world of Learning and Development. But when I asked Life the question, no one stopped me either. When I wanted to dive into this new world which I had absolutely no experience in, questions were asked — but still, Life gave me a chance.And I’m still here.

If there’s something you really want to do today, but for some reason haven’t been able to — maybe the biggest obstacles aren’t the external ones.

Maybe it isn’t actually your boss, your family members or the industry that’s holding you back.Maybe you’re still waiting for permission to do it.But maybe you’re the only one who can give that permission.

The full article originally appeared on mr-stingy.com.
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Semporna District Office: Ebit Lew Welcomed But Needs To File Application To Build Schools

Ebit Lew recently issued a statement saying that he has been told to end his humanitarian mission in Sabah.
Following that, the Semporna district office clarified that they had to stop the celebrity preacher as he had not filed an application through them.

Semporna district officer Suhaimi Ejip told Sinar Harian that Ebit Lew is not barred from carrying out his mission in the area. He said that he understood the man's kind intentions, but the district office never received any applications from his team and was just informed that Ebit Lew plans to visit the islands as well as build several schools in Semporna.

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The district officer said, "When you are entering a house, you have to knock on the door first, but Ebit Lew never came to the Semporna district office"

"Instead, he only informed us of his travel schedule through his personal assistant and never met us face to face to explain his purpose. The district office is the body in charge of allowing individuals or agencies into the district," Suhaimi added.

"I welcome his presence and even appreciate it, but when you're entering a house, you must knock on the door first."

According to Sinar Harian, the authorities stressed that Ebit Lew and his team were to submit an application according to Chapter 68 of the Land Ordinance in order to build schools in the area.Suhaimi further explained, "We offer moral support to him as Muslims but for the purpose of constructing buildings, it falls under the supervision of Sabah park management. If Ebit went through it with the Assistant Collector of Land Revenue, he still needs to refer to the district office.""If he wanted to set up a temporary shack, then we could consider it but if he is building a permanent structure, the island has its owners and beneficiaries."

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Suhaimi also urged for other bodies and agencies to not take reckless action and seek approval before preparing building materials

Meanwhile, according to Malay Mail, neither the state government nor the police have barred Ebit Lew from carrying out his humanitarian mission in Semporna.

Ebit Lew said that he was liable to a RM100,000 fine and three years of prison:

                Ebit Lew Stops Humanitarian Mission In Semporna And Claims That He Could Be Fined RM100K

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Batu Pahat Kick-Starts Bersih 4.0 With A Peaceful Pre-Rally

Dataran Batu Pahat was filled to the brim at around 9pm last night with a sea of yellow supporters gathering for a pre-Bersih rally

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Penggaram state-assemblywoman Gan Peck Cheng stated that the gathering was organised mainly to show support for the rally happening in Kuala Lumpur this weekend.  Gan put up a Facebook post on 24 August, urging all the people of Batu Pahat to attend the gathering last night, stressing on the importance of this meet, especially for those who will not be able to attend the rally in Kuala Lumpur.

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A fellow Bersih supporter, Kwee Tiang Chin, 65, present at the gathering last night said that it was a peaceful meet with most of the people chanting ‘Bersih and ‘Daulat Tuanku’ (Long live the king) while the rest were singing the national anthem

"People of all ages were there and when the emcee spoke about the Sultan, everyone started to say 'Daulat Tuanku'. There was police presence and everything was under control," said Kwee.

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Avid Bersih supporters filled up their Facebook walls with various shots from the rally last night

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Gan also informed on her Facebook page on 20 August that there will be a bus leaving from McDonald’s Batu Pahat to KL on Saturday morning for the Bersih rally with a fee of RM30 for the trip

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The peaceful yellow army were mostly seen waving the national flags, yellow balloons or holding up banners during the rally

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A video was posted on Facebook on the rally which shows the crowd gathered by the road, waving yellow balloons

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Watch the video here.

Bersih 4 will be held from 29 till 30 August to demand the resignation of PM Najib Razak. The rally has been deemed illegal by the authorities under the Peaceful Assembly Act (PAA) 2012

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Veteran UMNO Leader Tells Women To Dress Shabbily To Avoid Being Harassed

Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan bin Tengku Mansor, the Malaysian Minister of the Federal Territories, thinks that women who wish to avoid being harassed in public should dress in a shabby manner

Tengku Adnan, famously known as Ku Nan, said this to a woman who was expressing her concerns about public safety during a Tranformasi Nasional 2050 (TN50) dialogue in Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, reported Malaysiakini.

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While the woman, who was concerned about the safety of her two daughters, hoped that the government would improve security, Ku Nan thought it was best to comment on the woman's appearance

"Recently, there have been many robberies and kidnapping, I feel scared when I walk around my area. Even in shopping malls, people disturb me, even security guards disturb me," the woman was reported as saying by Malaysiakini.She identified herself as a member of Federal Territories Puteri UMNO.To which, Ku Nan told the woman that, "It's because you're so beautiful. The next time you go out, wear more comot (shabby) clothes."

The woman laughed at Ku Nan's sexist remarks, which had made the audience attending the TN50 event to cheer and applause

Malaysiakini also reports that while the woman was speaking, some of the audience members were heard doubting her experience of feeling unsafe while others complimented her looks.

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Does Plucking White Hair Cause More To Grow In Its Place? Here's What We Found Out

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Let's be honest. Most of us have probably freaked out before (and still do) when we notice a strand of white hair on our heads. :')

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I remember growing up, my dad would make me pluck his white hair. As a reward, I'd get five cents for every white hair, and minus one cent for every black hair I accidentally plucked. Extra pocket money, yay! :P

But did you know, our hair is actually naturally white?! :O

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According to Healthline, hair gets its colour from melanin — a substance in our body that produces hair, eye, and skin pigmentation. While our hair is originally white, it gets a natural dye from melanocytes, a.k.a. cells in the hair follicle that produce melanin.However, over time, these cells gradually die. Fewer melanocytes in the hair follicle leads to less melanin, which also means your hair goes from black to grey, and eventually white.

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Melanin loss usually occurs as you age, especially after your 30s. What you should know is that once a strand of hair turns white, it will always grow back white."Plucking a grey hair will only get you a new grey hair in its place because there is only one hair that is able to grow per follicle. Your surrounding hairs will not turn white until their own follicles' pigment cells die," explained Dr Shaskank Kraleti, M.D. of UAMS Health.On the bright side, we now know that plucking white hair will not cause two white hairs to grow in its place. If you're getting more white hair after plucking, it's probably just 'cause you're growing older. :')

So, why do young people get white hair?

It's not uncommon for those under 30 years old to have white hair, and there could be a few reasons for this, including genetics, autoimmune conditions, thyroid disorders, vitamin deficiencies, or smoking, according to the Livestrong Foundation. Stress is also a common factor for premature hair whitening.

All that being said, you should try your best NOT to pull out your white hair. Here are a few reasons:

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1. Plucking can cause damage to your scalpWhen you repeatedly pluck white hair from the same follicle, it may hurt the cells in your scalp and even lead to scarring or infection. Instead, Dr Kraleti advises to carefully cut off the strand of white hair."Plucking can traumatise the hair follicle, and repeated trauma to any follicle can cause infection, scar formation or possibly lead to bald patches," he said.2. Plucking can eventually cause your hair to thinAnother thing that happens when you keep plucking the same spot is that hair follicles will shrink or die out. This will lead to less hair on the spot, and overall thinning of your hair.3. Plucking can change your hair textureYou may have noticed, hair that grows after plucking sometimes comes out wiry and coarse.The TLC Foundation notes that under a microscope, they found deformed hair follicles in consistently plucked areas — the distorted hair follicle shape resulted in hair that was wiry and uneven.

As a side note, there have been instances where people experienced their white hair turn to black. Here are the two exceptions:

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- White hair may be reversible if it was caused prematurely by stress.A study by Columbia University found that a participant's five grey hairs reversed to black after a two-week vacation.- White hair may be reversible if it's an underlying health problem or deficiency.Healthline stated that in these cases, re-pigmentation may occur with certain treatments and supplements.However, if white hair is caused by genetics or hair follicles just growing old, chances are they'll remain white. Nevertheless, some ways to slow the whitening of your hair include managing your stress and weight, quitting smoking, as well as protecting your hair from exposure to harsh environments.

Look out for more of our #SAYSbeauty tips and trends!

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Nokia Perkenal Model Baru ‘Nokia 150' Dengan Bateri Tahan Sebulan. Sebiji Macam 3310!

Anda masih ingat telefon bimbit yang menjadi kegemaran orang ramai satu ketika dulu, Nokia 3310?

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Tampil dengan warna biru berani dan tebal, Nokia 3310 boleh dikatakan antara telefon bimbit yang sangat lasak dan tahan lama.Bukan setakat itu, Nokia 3310 juga sangat dikenali dengan permainan Snake yang menjadi kegemaran setiap penggunanya. Buat mereka yang bercita-cita menjadi komposer, anda boleh menghasilkan nada dering yang anda inginkan dengan menggunakan music composer yang disediakan. Seronok kan?

Pagi tadi, Nokia yang kini di bawah naungan HMD Global memperkenal satu model baru iaitu Nokia 150 yang pasti menarik perhatian anda!

Boleh dikatakan, Nokia 150 mempunyai fungsi dan spefikasi yang sama seperti Nokia 3310 yang anda gunakan dulu. Sama dengan beberapa produk Nokia yang yang dikeluarkan sebelum ini, Nokia 150 juga tersedia dalam dua pilihan iaitu single sim dan dual sim dan dilengkapi dengan kawalan keypaid klasik, skrin 2.4 inci, Bluetooth 3.0, dan juga pemain radio dan MP3.

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Lebih menarik, bateri dengan kapasiti 1,020 mAh yang dimuatkan ke dalam peranti ini mampu memberi ketahanan selama hampir sebulan!

Di Malaysia, ia ditawarkan dalam pilihan warna hitam dan putih, serta dijual pada harga RM159 sahaja. Murah gila!

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Walaupun Nokia 150 bukanlah sejenis telefon pintar, namun ia hadir dengan permainan kegemaran ramai iaitu Snake Xenzia yang mampu mengembalikan nostalgia zaman kegemilangan syarikat tersebut suatu ketika dulu.Para pengguna juga dapat merakam gambar dan video dengan kehadiran kamera VGA serta sokongan lampu LED. Ia juga dicaj dengan menggunakan standard micro-USB charger dan turut mempunyai Bluetooth yang membolehkan anda berkongsi gambar, video, dan fail lain bersama rakan-rakan.

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Jadi bagaimana, sudah bersedia menjadikan Nokia 150 sebagai telefon bimbit kedua anda dan mengembalikan memori Nokia 3310 yang lama?

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This Company Is Brewing Beer From… A Woman’s Vagina?!

Yup, you read that headline correctly. The Order of Yoni, a Polish-based brewery is promising a new beer that's made out of a vagina's lactic acid!

Yeah, that's a panty draped over a beer bottle.
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FYI, Yoni means vagina in Sanskrit. Explains everything.

The company has set up an Indiegogo campaign to help make this idea a reality. They are asking for 150,000 Euros (RM660,000) in funds.

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At the time of writing, the campaign has only raised 234 Euros (RM1,000).

Calling it 'Bottle Instinct', the beer will be brewed with vaginal lactic acid sourced directly from the vagina of a "unique woman"

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So who is this unique woman in question? She's Alexandra Brendlova, a model from Czech Republic.

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The company will create it by taking bacteria from the vagina using a ‘gynaelogical stick’. This stick then goes to a laboratory, where the lactic acid bacteria are ‘isolated and cleaned’ then multiplied.

After that, the lactic acid bacteria will be put in a culture starter kit, mixing with water, malt, hops, wooden chips, and yeast to create the beer

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The company promises that the beer will not have any vaginal taste or smell.

The Order of Yoni believes that the beer is a tribute to mothers and childbirth. It is far, far from disrespect for a woman's genitals.

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Firstly, Yoni is a sacred Hindu name of vagina and it symbolises our respect to vagina as a sacrum. In Indian and many other cultures, genitals including vagina are respected and we are convinced such respect should be also present in our modern Western culture. Secondly, vaginal lactobacillus bacteria are transferred from a mother to a child during childbirth, The Order of Yoni believes the beer is a tribute to our mothers and a tribute to the act of childbirth. It is far, far from disrespect for a woman.

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Being an ambitious company, the Order of Yoni is also planning to create a BDSM themed ale in the future

The ale would be made from smoked plums and vaginal lactic acid bacteria of red-headed or brunette models. It would be called 'Isis'.

We're not sure what to think of this. But if you're interested, by all means check out the campaign here.

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We promise this is not an April Fools' joke.

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You Can Buy Apple Products For As Low As RM30 At This Warehouse Clearance Sale

Looking out for great deals on Apple products? You might want to clear out your plans for the rest of the week and make a trip to Cheras.

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That's because local Apple reseller Switch will be hosting a warehouse clearance sale from 2 - 4 March 2018!The sale will take place at the reseller’s MyTown Shopping Centre outlet in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.

Expect plenty of good deals and reduced prices for discontinued models and ex-demo units

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Those looking for bargain iPhone deals, you can buy the iPhone 5s for only RM200. If you don't mind ex-demo units, you can grab the iPhone 6 for as low as RM600.They are also offering the high-end 9.7-inch, 32GB iPad Pro for RM1,600, which previously retailed at RM2,699.

Meanwhile, the company will be offering iMacs from as low as RM1,000, and MacBooks from as low as RM500

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Spend your angpow money on nostalgic value by getting the iPod Nano for RM100 per unit or the iPod Shuffle for RM30! Yes, RM30.

Availability for each model is not guaranteed so we recommend arriving as early as possible. Siapa cepat, dia dapat!

The Switch outlet in MyTown Shopping Centre.
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For more details on the sale, head over to Switch's official Facebook page.

Happy shopping, guys! :D

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Christchurch Terrorist Faces 89 Charges For Mosque Attacks

28-year-old Australian Brenton Tarrant, who killed 50 people in Christchurch mosque attacks on 15 March, is facing dozens of murder and attempted murder charges

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TVNZ reported that the suspected white supremacist will be slapped with 50 murder charges and 39 attempted murder charges tomorrow, 5 April. He is due to appear in court through audio-video link from Auckland's Paremoremo Prison – New Zealand's specialist maximum-security unit.

Police are also considering further charges against Tarrant

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"Other charges (against him) are still under consideration," local police said, according to The Guardian. "As the case is before the court, the police are not in a position to comment further," the police added.A High Court judge also ruled that members of the media will not be allowed to film or take photos of the terrorist when he appears in court tomorrow.

Meanwhile, the New Zealand government aims to pass gun reform law by next Thursday, 11 April

Local Police Association president Chris Cahill responded to claims that the parliament was rushing the law amendment, reported The Guardian. "Is it time to act? Are we being too quick? No, we've been far too slow," Cahill was quoted as saying by The Guardian. Meanwhile, Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel also argued that the law change was long overdue."The law change must happen without delay," she said.


Can You Speak More Than One Language? Join This Avenue K Contest To Show Your Skills & Win

This Spotlight is sponsored by Avenue K.

Malaysia Day is just around the corner and Avenue K would like to celebrate all the diverse cultures that make us Malaysian!

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From rocking baju kurung and Punjabi suits to chowing down on the best food in the world all day errrday, there are so many elements that make our nation one-of-a-kind.

And just like our unique Bahasa Rojak, it's our differences that really unite us

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There's no denying that our mix of cultures is what makes us unique, and that's why Avenue K is honouring all Malaysians this Bulan Kebangsaan

In collaboration with radio stations HITZ and MIX, Avenue K is bringing Malaysians together through our many shared languages!If you're mixed or have friends and family who are, then you'll definitely get a tickle out of this cute video >.<"Are you the real mix'uh?" Watch this video to find out:

Are You The Real Mix'UhOur mixed-race friends have multiple cultures to balance. We put them to the test to see just how much they know about Malaysia in this special edition of ‘Are You The Real Mix’Uh’  (mini spoiler: they have to sing a song we love as kids. Will they pull it off?!)Posted by HITZ on Sunday, 1 September 2019

Get ready to put your language skills to the test in the 'Are You The Real Mix'uh?' contest

Here's how to take part:Stay tuned to HITZ and MIX for the cue to callBe the lucky caller through and translate a given phrase into EnglishIf your answer is correct, you win a RM150 cash voucher from Avenue K!

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Semoga berjaya, நல்ல அதிர்ஷ்டம், 祝好运, and good luck! Avenue K wishes you a Happy Malaysia Day :)

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Johor BN Promises Three Major Theme Parks And More To "Chase" Singapore

Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) has set its eyes to surpass Singapore with plans to turn the state into an economic powerhouse in the next few years

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The ruling coalition's 14th general election (GE14) manifesto for Johor was unveiled on Saturday, 14 April, revealing BN's promises for the state, including some mega projects in a bid to compete with Singapore. New Straits Times reported that the manifesto was drafted on three main targets: fulfilling the needs and improving the prosperity of Bangsa Johor; positioning Johor as a new southern economic power; and catapulting Johor to become a viable competitor to anyone, especially Singapore."Johor BN will not let Johor be the backwater to anyone, especially Singapore. We will not just sit here and watch Singapore develop itself, while not doing anything on our side. The southern tiger will chase the lion," Johor BN chairman Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin was quoted as saying by The Edge, making a reference to Johor that is known as the Southern Tiger.

The plans of the incumbent state government include building three major theme parks in Johor

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According to Khaled, BN is committed to building the following facilities in order to upgrade Johor's tourism sector with new attractions to compete with Singapore's Gardens by the Bay and Universal Studios:1. A new theme park called Sci-Fi Universe at Iskandar Puteri, which will be developed at a cost of RM400 million, will be the world's first science fiction theme park;2. A new tourism centre in Desaru worth RM4.5 billion; and3. A RM2.7 billion eco entertainment park near the Yayasan Pelajaran Johor campus in Kota Tinggi.Malay Mail Online reported tat the three projects are expected to cost RM7.5 billion."Once the projects are completed, I would not be surprised to see Singaporeans coming to world-class facilities available here," he said, as reported by The Straits Times.

Besides the three entertainment parks, BN's manifesto includes 230 offers under five main thrusts

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Dubbed as the 'Johor Hi-5', the five thrusts are: a prosperous economy; a comprehensive infrastructure; the development of minds, talent and skills; high-performance leadership; and a sustainable, Islamic and cultured society.Other highlights from BN's manifesto for Johor include RM50 education savings for each child born in Johor, RM100 pocket money for Year 1 pupils based on eligibility, RM500 for those getting married for the first time if they earned RM3,000 and below monthly, and expanding the Bas Muafakat Johor free bus service to serve schools, housing estates, and industry."We must work hard to make Johor as the best state in Malaysia, so that within five to 10 years, the story of our success will be echoed, not only throughout the nation, but also across the Tebrau Strait. Let everyone knows that this Southern Tiger can roar as loud as the Red Lion," Khaled said at the end of the manifesto presentation. Johor BN's manifesto can be viewed on the 'Johor Hi-5' app.

What do you think of Johor BN's manifesto? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

Malaysians will go to the polls on 9 May. Here's how you can check your polling details:

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"Bangga" - Fasih Cakap Melayu Di Parlimen, MP Australia Kelahiran Malaysia Ini Raih Pujian

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Setiap negara demokarasi sudah tentu mempunyai ahli parlimen yang mewakili setiap kawasan

Ahli parlimen mempunyai tanggungjawab yang besar dalam memastikan kebajikan rakyatnya dan perlu menjalankan tugas dengan penuh integriti dan amanah. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di Twitter yang memaparkan seorang ahli parlimen Australia berbahasa Melayu telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

@SamLimMP’s first speech in Parliament today was extraordinary. Filled with love, he gave thanks in three languages - Malay, Mandarin and English.I’m so proud the reality of the thriving diversity of the modern Australian community is now being reflected in our Parliament. pic.twitter.com/xhOiliULsy— Tim Watts MP (@TimWattsMP) September 6, 2022

Beliau fasih berbahasa Melayu dan Mandarin juga

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang ahli parlimen Australia kelahiran Malaysia itu sedang memberikan ucapannya di parlimen. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila beliau dilihat fasih berbahasa Melayu dan Mandarin dalam ucapan beliau. Beliau meluahkan rasa berterima kasih dalam bahasa Inggeris dulu, kemudian diikuti dengan bahasa Melayu dan Mandarin. Sebutan beliau yang jelas dan tepat itu membuat ramai kagum dengan kefasihannnya. Ramai meluahkan rasa bangga kerana bahasa mereka digunakan dalam parlimen negara lain.

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"Tahniah Bahasa Melayu dimartabatkan di pentas dunia" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 194K tontonan, 1k retweets, 231 quote tweets, 4K likes di Twitter, rata-rata netizen turut bangga dengan ahli parlimen itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Twitter:

Tahniah dari Malaysia — Encik Blue Bird (@En_Blue_Bird) September 7, 2022

Dear Mr Sam Lim, I am very proud of you for what you have achieved and yet still being able to relate to your days in Malaysia and able to give yr speech in bahasa, mandarin and english.— R.Anderson (@ulunaling) September 7, 2022

Thank you for showing us a new vibrant moderate and diversity political culture in Australia. This is something we in Malaysia and other part of the world should see & take it as example for a unity, harmony & stability! Syabas.— Sheikh Nafiq (@SheikhNafiq) September 7, 2022

Clearly going to be a fine asset - his background and attitude is so different from many politicians. Congratulations Mr Lim.— Carolyn Wright (@Cazoperadag) September 7, 2022

I am Malaysian, I so proud of you — G~~¥€£ (@Grace_5466) September 7, 2022

Tahniah dan selamat bertugas .— Mkmمكم.. (@Mkamal1312) September 7, 2022

Goosebumps... we, the ordinary Malaysian, are awesome actually. So does our nation. Its the politician that are rotten— mk67jepun (@MKMelayu1st) September 7, 2022

Tahniah and Syabas @SamLimMP.— Iszudin Mohd Amin  (@IszudinA) September 7, 2022

Kita memang sudah ada bahasa kebangsaan yg 'common and unifying'. Having said that, we do need to learn a second or even 3rd language...— R.Anderson (@ulunaling) September 7, 2022

Bangga dengar ucapan dalam Bahasa Melayu walaupun dekat negara lain! :D

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Zoo Negara Questioned After Rats Were Filmed Roaming Penguin Enclosure

Recent footage of rats running around a penguin enclosure in Zoo Negara has gone viral

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Facebook user Li Junhao shared a post yesterday, 11 August, which showed photos and a video of rats scurrying around the enclosure."It really hurts to see the hopeless look of a penguin who is isolated and helpless [in] Zoo Negara in Malaysia," reads his caption.He told SAYS that the incident took place at around 5pm on Monday, 10 August, just as the zoo was about to close for the day.

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In the post, the rats seem to be munching food out of a tray believed to belong to the penguins

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Humboldt penguins come from South America and live off of sardines and anchovies. They live along the shores of Peru and Chile and have a lifespan of about 20 to 30 years. According to National Geographic, they also feed on fish, shrimp, and squid.

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The Facebook post, which has been shared over 3,500 times at the time of writing, sparked outrage online as many tagged Zoo Negara in the comments

Some people pointed to the possibility that the penguin enclosure was not cold enough, making it easier for the rats to stay inside.

"Isn't it cold inside, how can a mouse be in there?"

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"If there are rats inside, it means that it isn't cold inside. What a terrible living condition for the penguins."

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Meanwhile, others commented that it is sad to see the penguins live in such a state despite all the previous donations that were given to Zoo Negara.

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SAYS has contacted the zoo for comment and has yet to receive a response.
However, according to several people's comments, the zoo replied that it is working to address the issue.

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Previously, the national zoo came under fire after a 'skinny lion' was spotted in one of its enclosures:

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Tiga Anak Muda Malaysia Harumkan Nama Negara Cipta Produk Berasaskan Ganja Di UK. Hebat!

Tiga orang rakyat Malaysia berbangsa Melayu telah berjaya mencipta nama di benua Eropah setelah melakukan kajian-kajian ilmiah mengenai kebaikan ganja jenis kanabis untuk faedah kesihatan manusia

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Mereka telah pun memperolehi lesen daripada kerajaan United Kingdom (UK) untuk membuka syarikat dengan mencipta produk berasaskan kanabis mereka sendiri.Syarikat CBD Oils Malaysia - Malaya Hemp™ yang kini sedang beroperasi di Manchester, UK telah berdaftar secara sah di bawah pertubuhan Cannabis Trades Association, United Kingdom (CTA UK) di mana persatuan ini memantau, memberi latihan praktikal, dan khidmat nasihat kepada ahli-ahli mereka yang terlibat dalam sektor industri hemp dan kanabis bagi menghasilkan produk-produk berkualiti di tahap paling maksima.

Nurul Ain yang kini sedang membuat penyelidikan perubatan kanabis disamping menghabiskan PhD beliau di University Manchester, United Kingdom.
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Syarikat yang diterajui oleh tiga orang anak muda dari Malaysia iaitu sepasang suami isteri, Abdul Halim Pauzi dan Nurul Ain Sahbudin, serta rakan mereka, Mohd Roslan Abdullah, sedang berdiri sama tinggi dan mampu bersaing dengan 300 syarikat besar di Eropah lain yang menghasilkan produk tambahan kesihatan dan kecantikan berasaskan kanabis dan hemp.Mereka bertiga yang sudah lebih 15 tahun menetap di UK telah pun mendapat kerakyatan Britain, begitu berani dalam menyahut cabaran menceburi bidang industri hemp Eropah.

Industri hemp merupakan salah satu industri yang sedang membangun pesat di benua Eropah serta negara-negara barat yang lain

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Terdapat pelbagai kajian ilmiah telah dilakukan ke atas kanabis dan hemp bagi tujuan menghasilkan produk-produk yang selamat, berkualiti dan terjamin. Penggunaan kanabis untuk tujuan perubatan telah diluluskan penggunaanya di lebih 50 buah negara di dunia termasuk UK itu sendiri, memandangkan terdapat pelbagai manfaat yang dihasilkannya kepada kesihatan manusia sekali gus menyumbang kepada kemajuan sektor ekonomi sesebuah negara.

Conference Of Cannabies Companies. CBD Oils Malaysia - Malaya Hemp™ satu-satunya syarikat dari Southeast Asia yang terlibat dalam projek industri Hemp & CBD di Eropah.
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Di samping itu, kerajaan UK juga tidak menolak makanan tambahan berunsurkan herba sebagai rawatan alternatif kepada rakyatnya kerana rakyat mempunyai hak untuk teruskan hidup mereka dengan apa jua rawatan. Kanabis juga dapat disalurkan di farmasi-farmasi tempatan di negara ini dengan kerjasama yang erat di bawah pemantauan persatuan CTA UK kerana kebanyakan rakyat di sana lebih terbuka mengamalkan perubatan berasaskan herba.

Menubuhkan syarikat menjual produk berasaskan kanabis bukanlah sesuatu yang mudah buat tiga anak muda Malaysia ini bahkan banyak prosedur dan pemantauan yang harus mereka lalui dari masa ke semasa

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Badan-badan kerajaan tempatan dan persatuan CTA UK itu sendiri perlu memastikan penjual-penjual mematuhi undang-undang yang ditetapkan kerajaan meraka memandangkan kanabis merupakan tanaman dalam kawalan. Menurut anak Malaysia itu sendiri, salah satu pengalaman yang tidak boleh dilupakan pada awal penubuhan syarikat CBD Minyak Malaysia - Malaya Hemp™ adalah ketika mereka diserbu oleh pihak polis tempatan kerana telah disangkakan menjual kanabis tidak berdaftar, namun begitu, setelah berjaya mengemukakan beberapa dokumen bahawa mereka merupakan sebuah syarikat berlesen, akhirnya pihak polis tempatan memohon maaf atas kesilapan tersebut.

Gambar ketika rumah mereka diserbu oleh pihak polis UK dan terbukti bahawa mereka merupakan sebuah syarikat berlesen daripada kerajaan UK.
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Bagi anak-anak muda ini, pengalaman itu merupakan satu pengalaman baru buat mereka di sebuah negara yang mengamalkan sistem undang-undang yang telus dan ketat dan berdasarkan pengalaman tersebut, mereka percaya banyak lagi cabaran-cabaran yang akan ditempuhi di masa hadapan.

Idea mencipta minyak CBD ini tercetus daripada pengalaman salah seorang pengasas iaitu Mohd Roslan Abdullah yang berasa sedih di atas pemergian isterinya akibat masalah jantung dan tidak sempat diselamatkan menggunakan rawatan alternatif seperti kanabis

Mohd Roslan Abdullah (kiri) yang kini sudah lebih 15 tahun menetap di UK dan telah mendapat kerakyatan Britain
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Selain itu, pengalaman pengasas lain iaitu Nurul Ain sendiri yang sebelum ini sering mengalami sakit tulang belakang akibat kesan daripada bersalin ceaser anak keduanya pada 2 tahun lepas turut menjadi pendorong kepada tercetusnya idea minyak CBD.Nurul Ain yang mengamalkan minyak CBD mendapati sakit belakang yang dialaminya beransur pulih secara semulajadi tanpa sebarang kesan sampingan. Oleh yang demikian, mereka bertiga tekad untuk membuat kajian lebih lanjut mengenai khasiat kanabis terhadap kesihatan manusia memandangkan ramai rakyat di negara ini menggunakan minyak CBD sebagai makanan tambahan kesihatan untuk diamalkan tidak kira kanak-kanak mahupun dewasa.

Minyak CBD (Cannabidiol) daripada Cannabis Sativa yang dihasilkan secara sah ini bermanfaat pada sistem tubuh badan manusia kerana ianya mampu membunuh pertumbuhan sel-sel kanser, anti-radang, melambatkan pertumbuhan bakteria serta melindungi sistem saraf

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Di samping itu, minyak CBD itu juga dapat dikatakan dapat membantu menangani masalah insomnia, epilepsi, alzheimer, autism, strok, HIV dan lain-lain penyakit kronik.Minyak CBD yang sangat kaya dengan vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, C dan E dan antioksidan seperti klorofil dan lesitin di samping mengandungi asid lemak tidak tepu yang tinggi. Asid lemak tidak tepu ini membantu untuk menurunkan tahap kolesterol serta gula dalam darah dan dengan itu menguatkan sistem kardiovaskular. Oleh kerana penggunaan produk-produk berasaskan herba yang sangat tinggi serta menggalakkan.

Selain dari minyak CBD, syarikat CBD Oils Malaysia - Malaya Hemp™ turut menghasilkan pelbagai produk kosmetik, seperti syampu, sabun, krim dan lain-lain

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Semua produk di bawah syarikat mereka adalah berasaskan kanabis dan hemp yang semakin hangat digunakan oleh negara-negara barat pada ketika ini. Memandangkan produk-produk berasaskan kanabis ini mendapat pemintaan yang tinggi dalam industri kecantikan, ia juga sangat membantu menangani masalah kulit seperti ekzema, psoriasis, keradangan dan mencegah kegatalan serta berhasil menjadikan kulit semakin lembap, sihat, cerah dan anjal bila disapu pada struktur kulit. Pada masa yang sama, syarikat itu juga telah berjaya membawa masuk beberapa produk tempatan dari Malaysia untuk dipasarkan ke pasaran Eropah.

Minyak CBD telah berjaya mendapat sambutan yang memberangsangkan daripada pengguna tempatan di UK dan negara-negara seluruh Eropah yang lain

Graf peningkatan hasil keuntungan jualan langsung perubatan marijuana setiap tahun di Amerika Syarikat.
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Hasil jualan minyak CBD sahaja telah menghasilkan keuntungan syarikat menjangkau kira-kira 50 ribu pounds (RM260,000) sebulan. Justeru itu juga, tujuan anak-anak muda ini menamakan syarikat ini sebagai Syarikat CBD Oils Malaysia - Malaya Hemp™ adalah untuk mengharumkan dan menaikkan nama Malaysia itu sendiri di mata dunia khususnya di Eropah.

Di bawah adalah infografik tentang perbezaan hemp dan kanabis:

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Di Malaysia, kanabis dan hemp disenaraikan dalam Akta Dadah Berbahaya 1952 yang mengharamkan penanaman, pengeluaran, pengedaran, import, eksport, pemilikan dan penyalahgunaannya

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Menurut portal kerajaan, MyHealth, kanabis adalah antara dadah yang sering disalahgunakan di Malaysia dan menyumbang sebanyak 16% populasi penyalahgunaan dadah dalam negara.

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Johor Family Of 16 Infected With COVID-19 After Week-Long Trip To Klang Valley

A family of 16 from Segamat, Johor, was infected with COVID-19 after attending family gatherings for a week around the Klang Valley

According to The Star, all the family members, who live under the same roof in Labis, had travelled to visit other family members in red zones around Kuala Lumpur and Selangor between 17 December and 25 December last year.

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At the family gatherings, there was another relative, a 60-year-old woman, who later died from COVID-19 on 3 January

It was not reported where the victim contracted the disease.However, according to Oriental Daily, the deceased, who had a history of high blood pressure and diabetes, developed a fever, cough, and breathing difficulties after returning to Segamat.It was said that the 16 family members also returned to Segamat from the Klang Valley at the end of December to visit the woman while she was sick.Eventually, the senior citizen was admitted to Segamat Hospital before passing away from the coronavirus.

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As soon as a day after her death, one of the family members tested positive for COVID-19

Contact tracing done by the Ministry of Health then found all of the deceased's 16 family members in Segamat had been infected with the coronavirus as well, including the youngest - a two-year-old child.The confirmed patients have since been quarantined, while some were admitted to the hospital for treatment.

Remember to limit your movement and wash your hands often. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:

Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham said the ministry's decision in allowing interdistrict travel resulted in the rise in cases:

                "Decision To Allow Interdistrict Travel Resulted In The Rise In Cases" - Dr Noor Hisham

The Ministry of Health expects the numbers to climb in a week or two.

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Street Dog Bashed To Death By Security Guard At A Local Shopping Mall

On Sunday, 3 April, images of a battered and bruised dog surfaced on Facebook. The images were accompanied by a photo of the security guard at Cheras Leisure Mall who allegedly beat up the street dog to death using a bamboo stick.

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According to a resident living near the mall, the incident happened at about midnight Saturday, 2 April.  "My family and I heard a dog howling three times from the car park of the mall with the third and final howl being the most pitiful," said Lye Jin Kit, 25.  Lye said he rushed to the car park with his brother and parents, and saw a foreign security guard standing over the dying dog with the bat still in his hand.

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According to Lye Jin Kit, who reported the incident through his Facebook post, the dog was still barely alive when he arrived at the scene

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"We were scolding the guard when his supervisor came to the scene and took the bat away. He told us he did not instruct the guard to hit the dog to death," said Lye. Lye said he believed the dog could have taken shelter at the entrance of the mall, adding that the guard may have chased it in and cornered the animal before hammering it to death.Lye said his mother had seen the dog around and she believed it was a dumped pet as the animal was clean and well-kept.

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Following the gory incident, Cheras Leisure Mall's management has issued an official statement on its Facebook page yesterday, 3 April, stating that the security guard involved has been suspended pending investigation

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The mall operator explained that the management is "looking into this matter seriously".  "We are and always have been strictly against animal cruelty and we are disappointed to learn about the incident," read the statement.  The mall operator also gave the assurance that necessary actions would be taken against the security company that provided guards for security services, should the guard be found guilty.


New Daily COVID-19 Cases Breach 3-Digit Mark As Malaysia Prepares To Open Economy

The daily number of new COVID-19 cases has once again breached the three-digit mark in the country — after a gap of two weeks — with the Ministry of Health (MOH) recording 105 new cases today, 2 May

Of the 105 new cases recorded today, 94 are locally transmitted cases, with only 11 imported.The last three-digit breach was recorded on 14 April, when 170 cases were recorded.

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The cumulative total in Malaysia now stands at 6,176 cases as of 2 May.Of which, 4,326 have recovered and 103 have died. There are currently 1,747 active cases.

Additionally, a new cluster has been identified in Temerloh, Pahang

So far, six individuals have tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.The new cluster is a Lanchang-based tahfiz school in Temerloh, Pahang.

Satu kluster baharu telah dikesan iaitu Kluster Tahfiz Lanchang di Temerloh, Pahang. Setakat ini, enam individu telah disahkan positif.— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) May 2, 2020

The latest numbers come as Malaysia prepares to open up under a Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) on 4 May

Under CMCO, most businesses and some social activities have been allowed to resume.For example, Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) has announced that it will revert to normal operating hours of 6am until midnight when the CMCO takes effect on Monday.Prasarana is the operator of the Rapid Rail and Bus services in the Klang Valley and other states; as well as the Rapid Ferry service.On Friday, 1 May, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said that the country has incurred an estimated RM63 billion losses since the Movement Control Order (MCO) was enforced on 18 March."After almost two months into the MCO, I am aware the majority want to return to work. Traders want to reopen their businesses and the same applies to industrial operators who want to resume operations," he said in his special televised address in conjunction with Labour Day."This is important since it is your source of income. If the MCO is extended, it will surely put a dent on your income resulting in bad implications to one's financial position. The same could be said for the nation. When economic activities are temporarily ceased, it will affect the income of the nation," said Muhyiddin."Tax cannot be collected, industries will not be able to expand, economic growth is halted and this would eventually lead to unemployment."

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Meanwhile, during the press briefing today, the Health director-general warned that the safest place for Malaysians, for now, is home

			The safest place in this current situation is at home. Please stay at home.
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AirAsia Removes "Get Off In Thailand" Ad Following Backlash In Australia

AirAsia's "Get off in Thailand" advertisement campaign in Australia has been removed after it was criticised for appearing to promote Thailand's sex industry

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The company has officially ended the campaign, which began on 18 February, Coconuts Bangkok reported.

The advertisement, which was intended to promote AirAsia's direct flights from Brisbane to Bangkok, was posted on buses around Brisbane

Outraged netizens took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the airline's choice of tagline.

Council should be responsible & accountable for the ads on their buses.The LNP simply fobbed off residents concerns to an external agency.I wrote to the LNP this morning demanding these buses be taken out of circulation.This shouldn’t have happened https://t.co/eZDNXVtGO4— Kara Cook (@CrKaraCook) March 25, 2019

@ncose can you believe this? @AirAsia #sextrade #sexualtourism #sexualexploitation pic.twitter.com/L0SmMJ9WlY— Melinda TankardReist (@MelTankardReist) March 22, 2019

“Get off in Thailand” a dog whistle promoting #sextourism brought to you by low budget low ethics airline @AirAsia Bangkok is a hub of sexual exploitation of women & children & 250,000 western male sex tourists visit Thailand every year. Now its just so convenient! #Shame pic.twitter.com/gykb9a2oPI— Melinda (@MelLiszewski) March 22, 2019

"That this ad is a dog whistle - or megaphone - to sex tourists is not a mistake," Twitter user Melinda Liszewski wrote on the website of Collective Shout, a grassroots campaign movement against the objectification of women.

"AirAsia takes community feedback extremely seriously and the airline sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused from recent concerns raised," a company spokesperson told BBC News on 25 March.

"The campaign aimed to promote Bangkok as a destination, for example, get off the bus get... off the aircraft in Bangkok," the airline said, according to Channel NewsAsia.

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In addition to its beaches and popular cuisine, Thailand is notoriously known for its sex industry

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Despite the fact that prostitution is illegal in the country, it is still widely practiced in most of its major cities, where prostitution establishments flourish under the guise of massage parlours, bath houses, karaoke bars, and nightclubs.Estimates put the number of Thai prostitutes at anywhere between 800,000 to 2 million, Nation Multimedia reported.


What You Should Do To Your ATM Card Before You Travel Overseas

Running out of cash while travelling overseas is a predicament we know all too well

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You could be well prepared, assuming there's enough cash to last the entire trip.But nobody wants to be stingy right? Especially when the trip was all you were looking forward to the entire year. So you spend... and overspend.

Of course, there's the credit/debit card. But what if you need to purchase that cheap bag from an auntie who doesn't accept card payments at a flea market?

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Cash and loose change are often required to get food and drinks from stalls and vendors too.

Prevent yourself from encountering such inconveniences by prepping your ATM card for usage abroad:

Maybank

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For Maybank account holders, you can activate your ATM card via the Maybank2U app or any Maybank ATM machines in Malaysia.Do note that RM12 will be deducted from your account for every cash withdrawal made overseas. For more information, head over to Maybank's official website or drop them a line at 1-300 88 6688.

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CIMB Bank

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To enable overseas cash withdrawal, CIMB users can opt for activation through the CIMB Clicks app, CIMB ATM machines nationwide, or call the customer service centre at 603 6204 7788.Under its ATM Regional Link, CIMB enables users to withdraw cash without incurring extra charges across the company's ATM network across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and Cambodia. For non-CIMB ATM machines, extra charges vary from RM8.48 to RM10.60 per transaction.If you require additional information, visit CIMB's official website here.

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Public Bank

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Unlike Maybank and CIMB, Public Bank users won't be able to apply for overseas cash withdrawal through an app. Users can have their cards verified at Public Bank ATM machines or by calling the self-service terminal centre at 603-2179 5000.As expected, there will be a small service fee per transaction.More details and information here.

RHB Bank

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In its FAQ document, RHB Bank states that the activation process can only be done through its 24-hour customer service centre.It is unclear how much does the financial institute charge per transaction.Call RHB Bank at 03-92068118 or visit the website to inquire more.

AmBank

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Call AmBank's service centre at 03 2178 8888 and they will assist to activate your card for overseas transactions. Alternatively, you may also activate your card at the nearest AmBank ATM or AmBank branch.Visit AmBank's website if you have further questions.

Hong Leong Bank

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Hong Leong Bank users have the flexibility of activating for overseas withdrawal through Hong Leong Bank's mobile app or website. Alternatively, they can drop the call centre a line at 03-7626 8899 or visit any Hong Leong Bank branch.Should you require more details, check out Hong Leong Bank's website here.

OCBC Bank

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Call OCBC Bank's customer service centre at 03-8317 5000 or visit any OCBC branches to complete the application process. Withdrawal at OCBC ATM machines in Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Macau are free of charge.You can view OCBC's full FAQ here.

Bon voyage if you're heading out of the country anytime soon!

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That Chlorine Smell In Swimming Pools Does Not Mean It's Clean. It's Actually The Opposite

Ever swam in a pool and got hit with a strong smell of chlorine? Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't mean that the pool is clean.

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Neither does it mean that it has too much chlorine.

In fact, that 'chemical smell' actually comes from chlorine mixing with sweat, body oils, and yes... URINE

According to experts, if the swimming pool is properly treated, it shouldn't give off a strong chemical smell.When pee, poop, sweat, and dirt from swimmers' bodies mix with chlorine, it produces chemical irritants called chloramines.These chloramines are what release the odour and often cause your eyes to sting and become reddish.Former NASA engineer and TikTok user @markrober did a test recently to prove this:

  @markrober Scientific method ftw...or perhaps ftl in this case.  original sound - markrober

In his video, he fills two buckets with water and adds chlorine to both. In one bucket, he adds a little bit of urine and then leaves them to sit overnight. After 24 hours, he explains that bucket A had no smell at all. Meanwhile, bucket B with the urine smelled exactly like a swimming pool we're used to.

In conclusion, pee is one of the causes of the 'chlorine scent' we often smell.
To prevent this, it is best to shower before swimming and of course, avoid peeing in the pool.

Yes, this means that if you have young kids, you might need to bring them on more bathroom breaks whenever swimming.

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Swimming pools were allowed to open since the start of this month:

                Cinemas, Live Shows, And Swimming Pools Allowed To Open From 1 July

These activities, however, must all follow strict standard operating procedures.

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This Completely Hilarious 'Married Kama Sutra' Is The World’s Least Erotic Sex Manual

“The Married Kama Sutra: The World’s Least Erotic Sex Manual” revises an ancient Hindu text for contemporary married readers.

Once the initial infatuation has begun to wear off, and the tedium of daily life creeps in, the romance can begin to fade in many relationships.
A humorous new book pokes fun at the irritations of life in a couple using the format of the infamous ancient sexual positions guide, the Kama Sutra.

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The Married Kama Sutra uses the format of the ancient sexual instruction manual the Karma Sutra.
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Part warning for those contemplating marriage, part comic relief for those who have already tied the knot, the Married Kama Sutra paints a hilarious portrait of the nuances of married life.

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Cleaning, work stresses, child rearing and even bodily functions are all issues that can creep in to sour married life, and are wittily depicted in the book. As well as the funny sketches, which are in the same style as the ancient sex manual The Karma Sutra, the authors of the book caption each picture, naming the ‘pose’ with acerbic humour.

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'The dishwasher' position..

Once the tedium of daily life creeps in, the romance begins to fade in many relationships.
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'The shifting of standards' position..

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'The prodding' position..

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'The perverse lovebirds' position...

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'The interrupted congress' position...

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'The wounded hippopotamus' position...

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'The stubborn goat' position...

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'A close call' position...

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'The waltz of the sloths' position...

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Did You Know: It's Legal For Malaysians To Have Pets In Condos!

Before June 2015, Malaysian pet owners weren't allowed to keep their beloved pets inside condominiums and apartments. They would either have to sneak them in, live in a landed property, or hope for understanding neighbours.

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Residents in Malaysia were subjected to agreements with the condo or apartment management where dogs and other pets were prohibited.However, it was recently brought to the public's attention that the recent amendments to the Strata Management Act brought significant changes to the laws in the country regarding the practice of keeping pets in stratified homes such as condominiums and apartments.

A report by The Edge in October revealed that pet owners were legally entitled to keep their pets in their respective condominiums

"According to By-Law 14 in the Third Schedule of the Strata Management (Maintenance & Management) Regulations 2015, pets are allowed unless they cause annoyance or a nuisance and pose health risks to other residents in the property," lawyer and partner of Pretam Singh Nor & Co Datuk Pretam Singh was quoted as saying by The Edge.

Popular pet-loving community website Petfinder.my also confirmed that pets are allowed in Malaysian condos and apartments

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In a note that was published on Petfinder.my's Facebook page on 9 November, lawyer Pretam explained that the "Deed of Mutual Covenants" (DMC), which spells out the dos and don'ts in a strata community, came to an end on 2 June 2015 as the recent amendments to the Strata Management Act was enforced on 1 June 2015. DMC lays out the house rules of a condominium, which sometimes include restricting tenants from keeping pets. With the enforcement of the amended laws, Pretam said that "the only surviving DMC is the Third Schedule of the Regulation thus making the Third Schedule the standard By Law for all strata parcel owners in the country". What this simply means is that tenants are no longer bound to the restrictive DMC, but the new laws provide a mechanism for the additional by-laws to be made, and the additional by-laws must not be contradicting to the statutory by-laws.

But what happens if the managing body of the condo makes additional by-laws prohibiting the keeping of pets?

Lawyer and partner of Pretam Singh Nor & Co Datuk Pretam Singh
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The Management Corporation (MC), simply refers to the managing body of a condominium or any compound which has multiple owners and shared public facilities. "It is apparent that the Management Corporation may in an annual general meeting adopt additional by-laws in relation to pets but cannot be inconsistent with Third Schedule By-Laws (Standard By Law)," Pretam said. "The Third Schedule By-Laws (Standard By Law) allows the keeping of pets and therefore any prohibition of pets thereof would be an inconsistency."

All the legal talk aside, yes, pets are allowed in condominiums and apartments! Is there a catch, though?

As highlighted earlier, pets are allowed unless they cause annoyance or a nuisance.  Pretam explains further in the note published by Petfinder.my: The words "nuisance" and "annoyance" are often used together, but they have different meanings. The classic definition of nuisance was given in a 19th century case as "an inconvenience materially interfering with the ordinary physical comfort of human existence".So, for example, an activity which causes excessive noise or dust or smoke might constitute a nuisance."Annoyance" has no technical legal meaning but it is clear that it is wider than "nuisance".Annoyance was defined as anything which "really does bring an objection to the mind of a reasonable being" or "reasonably troubles the mind and pleasure, not of a fanciful person, or of a skilled person who knows the truth, but of the ordinary sensible English inhabitant of a house". There need not be any "physical detriment to comfort".

Pet owners will still need to comply with the laws enforced by the local authorities where they live

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For example, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) specifically states that only smaller dogs are allowed in stratified homes namely the Minature Pinscher, Bichon Frise, Pekingese, Papilon, Poodle (Toy), Japanese Chin, Maltese, Pomeranian and Chihuahua.On the other hand, Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) prohibits the keeping dogs on any high-rise building.Therefore, residents in Malaysia can refer to their respective local council to get more information on the matter.

So, what's the conclusion?

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• Pet owners are legally entitled to keep pets in condominiums and apartments unless the local council's by-law expressly prohibits or restricts it • If the local council does not have a by-law that imposes such restrictions, tenants need not seek consent from the condo management • If condo management refuses to comply, you may file case at Strata Management TribunalHow do you file a case at Strate management Tribunal? Pet owners may refer to this website for more information.

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Speaking of which, these animals are banned from being imported into Malaysia:

                You Might Be Breaking The Law If You're Keeping Any Of These Animals As Pets...

Oh dear.

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It’s Official, Amazon Is Launching In Malaysia This Year! Here’s What It’ll Look Like

Raja Bomoh to be the first special merchant on Amazon Malaysia?

In what looks like an extremely elaborate April Fools' prank, iPrice, which had earlier put out a statement saying that they are going to be Amazon's "affiliate partner" in Malaysia, has now almost come clean with their prank.According to them, Amazon Malaysia's one of the first special merchants is Raja Bomoh Sedunia Nujum VIP, who is premiering the popular device named "Bomoh Search Engine, Full Set"."The product set is made exclusively for Malaysians and includes a pair of fresh coconuts, a pair of the “All Seeing Stick”, a wooden basket and a magic carpet. Made in Malaysia, the Bomoh Search Engine is compatible to traditional Bomoh spells and Harry Potter spells," read the statement posted on the iPrice website.Well played, iPrice! :D

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Rejoice, Malaysians! Online shopping giant Amazon is launching in the country later this year.

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Together with exclusive affiliate partner iPrice Malaysia, the company has unveiled the first screenshot of the new and exciting online shopping platform - Amazon.my. Here’s a peek at the frontpage of the site:

The 'Bomoh Search Engine' has a special 20% discount.
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iPrice, a meta-search website in seven major countries in Southeast Asia, will act as Amazon's prime affiliate partner in the endeavour. The new e-commerce platform in Malaysia will be guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking.

With Amazon.my, Malaysians will soon have the power to purchase millions of local and international products and have it delivered within the same day

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Local businesses that sign up with Amazon as a partner merchant can easily leverage Amazon’s platform and reach to a wider audience like never before.

Amazon will also be launching in Singapore at the same time

More screenshots of Amazon Malaysia can be found here.

If this were to be an April Fools prank, it's one cruel, cruel joke :(

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Sempat Jamah 'Fish & Chip' Ketika Tahan Sakit Contraction, Rupanya Ramai Buat Perkara Sama

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Contraction pain adalah kesakitan yang dialami wanita ketika pengakhiran kehamilan mereka

Contraction ini juga adalah sebagai tanda mahupun isyarat untuk ibu mengandung bersedia untuk melahirkan anak. Kebiasaannya, rasa sakit ini berlaku sebelum 37 minggu kelahiran. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di laman sosial TikTok apabila seorang wanita mengandung sempat menjamah makanan walaupun sedang menahan sakit contraction telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @hanisahy_ Dalam otak aku makan selagi larat, nanti 44 hari pantang tak boleh makan #pregnancyjourney #firsttimemom  Monkeys Spinning Monkeys - Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey

Sempat jamah fish & chip walaupun tengah tahan sakit

Menerusi perkongsian video yang dimuat naik oleh @hanisahy_, kelihatan dia menunjukkan momen ketika dia sedang mengalami sakit contraction.Difahamkan, video tersebut adalah video throwback ketika dia ingin melahirkan anak pertamanya.  Apa yang menarik perhatian ramai adalah apabila dia dilihat sempat menjamah makanan walaupun sedang menahan sakit. Malah, di ruangan kapsyennya dia berkata "Dalam otak aku, makan selagi larat. Nanti 44 hari pantang tak boleh makan".

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"Saya dulu sebelum beranak tengah contraction, sempat juga lah makan nasi ayam 2 pinggan" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan, kini ia telah meraih sebanyak 280.8K views, 12.9K likes dan 405 comments di TikTok. Menjengah ke ruangan komen, rata-rata netizen turut berkongsi pengalaman mereka ketika sakit contraction. Malah, ada juga netizen yang sempat menjamah makanan sepertinya.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

Image via @hanisahy_ (TikTok)

Image via @hanisahy_ (TikTok)

Image via @hanisahy_ (TikTok)

Image via @hanisahy_ (TikTok)

Ibu min pun pernah cerita, dulu dia sakit sempat pergi minum teh tarik dekat mamak :P

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