"A Lion Among Leaders", What World Leaders Have To Say About The Great Lee Kuan Yew

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak personally reaches out to Lee Hsien Loong, saying that his father's "legacy is assured"

Mr Lee Kuan Yew called on Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak at the administrative capital of Putrajaya, 9 June, 2009.
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"I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. On behalf of all Malaysians, my deepest condolences to the people of Singapore. Founding Prime Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew's achievements were great, and his legacy is assured."

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In his statement, Najib states “Malaysia is committed to the future of our relationship with Singapore; to peace, stability and shared prosperity between our nations, and within Asean as a whole.”

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PKR hailed Kuan Yew as “a nation-builder like the late Tunku Abdul Rahman.”
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Parti Keadilan Rakyat President Wan Azizah Ismail also expressed the opposition party's condolences: "As the founder and first Prime Minister of Singapore he was a nation-builder like the late Almarhum Tunku Abdul Rahman; both struggled for the independence of Malaya and Singapore from the British. He initiated developmental policies that were transparent and efficient, and was successful at attracting foreign investors to the point that his country was dubbed the "Swiss of Asia"

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United States' President Barack Obama says Lee Kuan Yew was "one of the great strategists of Asian affairs"

Singapore's then-Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew (left) meets with U.S. President Barack Obama in the Oval Office of the White House, Washington, 29 Oct 2009.
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"Minister Mentor Lee’s views and insights on Asian dynamics and economic management were respected by many around the world. Many of this and past generations of world leaders have sought his advice on governance and development. I personally appreciated his wisdom, including our discussions during my trip to Singapore in 2009, which were hugely important in helping me formulate our policy of rebalancing to the Asia Pacific."

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United Kingdom's Prime Minister David Cameron says Lee Kuan Yew turned Singapore into one of the great success stories of modern world

From left: British Prime Minister David Cameron (left) shakes hands with Mr Lee Kuan Yew (right), 15 Sep, 2009.
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“He personally shaped Singapore in a way that few people have any nation. He made his country into one of the great success stories of our modern world. That Singapore is today a prosperous, secure and successful country is a monument to his decades of remarkable public service. He was always a critical friend to Britain, many British Prime Ministers benefited from his wise advice, including me."

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Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher once said she admired Lee Kuan Yew for the strength of his convictions, the clarity in his views, and the directness in his speech

Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher greeted by then Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew at the Istana, Singapore on 31 July 1998.
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"There was no Prime Minister she admired more than Mr Lee for ‘the strength of his convictions, the clarity of his views, the directness of his speech and his vision of the way ahead’. His place in history is assured, as a leader and as one of the modern world's foremost statesmen.”

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New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key was struck by his unwavering determination to see Singapore succeed

Prime Minister John Key (left) with Singapore's first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew (centre).
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"Lee Kuan Yew’s courage, determination, commitment, character and ability made him a formidable leader who held the respect of Singaporeans and the international community alike. I had the honour of meeting Mr Lee in 2007 during his last official visit to New Zealand. He was well known for his insights and foresight but what struck me most was his unwavering determination to see Singapore succeed."

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Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah admires Lee Kuan Yew's effort to impart his wisdom and guidance to help all Singaporeans grow

Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (left) shakes hands with Mr Lee Kuan Yew while Mr Lee's wife, Mdm Kwa Geok Choo (right) looks on at the Brunei Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah Bolkiah's wedding ceremony in Bandar Seri Begawan, 9 Sep , 2004.
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He was a charismatic and exemplary leader who made great strides for the people of Singapore. His Majesty also appreciated Mr Lee Kuan Yew's vast contributions towards maintaining regional peace and stability." He's tenacity in continuing to impart his wisdom and guidance for the benefit of all Singaporeans was admirable. That under his visionary leadership, he achieved great strides in elevating Singapore's stature both regionally and internationally.

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Philippines President Benigno Aquino applauds Lee's unswerving devotion to Singapore that earned him the respect of nations worldwide

Philippine President Benigno Aquino chats with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, also Mr Lee's son during their meeting at the Istana presidential palace in Singapore, 18 Nov.
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A statement by Undersecretary Abigail Valte said:Throughout his long life, as prime minister and senior minister, Lee demonstrated an unswerving devotion to his country, turning it into a state that would be an exemplar of efficient, modern, and honest governance. The development of Singapore has earned the respect of nations and people of Phillipines.

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China's President Xi Jinping recognises Mr Lee as widely respected by the international community, strategist and a statesman

President Xi Jinping (right) shakes hands with Lee Kuan Yew at the Great Hall of The People, Beijing, Nov 2007.
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Mr Xi said in a message sent to Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam, "He was the founder, pioneer and promoter of China-Singapore relations." Mr Li, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on its website:"Mr Lee Kuan Yew had worked together with the pioneering generation of Chinese leaders in opening the gate for the friendly cooperation between China and Singapore. His contributions to the China-Singapore relationship and China’s reform and opening up will surely be marked by history."

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India Prime Minister Narendra Modi describes him as a far-sighted statesman and a lion among leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condoled the death of Singapore’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew, New Delhi, 23 March.
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"Mr Lee Kuan Yew's life teaches valuable lessons to everyone. News of his demise is saddening. In this hour of bereavement, our prayers are with Mr Lee Kuan Yew's family and the people of Singapore. May his soul rest in peace."

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo acknowledges Mr Lee as a great leader, statesman who loved his people and one of the most influential politicians in Asia

Indonesian President Joko Widodo says the former Prime Minister was a close friend of Indonesia and renowned as the founding father of modern Singapore.
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In a statement delivered through his Cabinet Secretary:"Under his leadership, Singapore successfully transformed into a major economic hub in Asia, putting it on a par with other developed nations. The Government and people of Indonesia believe that Singapore would be able to pull through this difficult time and develop according to the aspirations of the people."

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Unwavering in his beliefs and strong in his dedication to Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew was definitely a force to be reckoned with

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The flood of condolences and admiration is in response to Lee Kuan Yew's passing:

                [PHOTOS] Singapore Cheers For Lee Kuan Yew During Funeral Procession To Parliament House

The former prime minister of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew has passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on 23 March 2015.

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Sabah Has A Shark Finning Problem, But Here's Why It Cannot Do Much To Stop It

Malaysia has a shark problem; many species of sharks have declined as much as 90 to 95% off Malaysian Reefs in recent times, and 80% of Sabah's sharks have been wiped out in the last 30 years

Despite that Malaysia doesn't have any law against shark finning to protect its fast disappearing sharks. As it is legal to sell shark fins and shark meat in the country, countless sharks are killed and consumed, many for their fins to make shark fin soup.A few years ago, Malaysia was ranked 9th as the world’s largest shark producer and 3rd largest importer in terms of volume by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in the United Nations report entitled State of the Global Market for Shark Products.Still, the Malaysian Government has denied that there is a shark problem in the country.In October last year, Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek had claimed that sharks are "accidentally caught" by fishermen "when they enter the fishnets along with the other fishes", dismissing a three-year proposal by Sabah to amend the Fisheries Act to ban shark hunting and finning in the country.

Since 2002 to 2011, Malaysia caught 231,212 tonnes of sharks, accounting for almost 3% of the global reported shark catch

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As S.M. Mohd Idris, President of Sahabat Alam Malaysia writes in this NST piece titled, 'We Are Finishing Off Sharks For Their Fins', "it is the sharks that are in need of greater protection from humans" as they are an "essential part of our ecosystem."

Recently, on 16 July, horrifying photos of nearly a dozen finned sharks were seen circulating on social media platforms. The bloodied photos were allegedly taken at a village in the diving haven of Mabul, a small island off the south-eastern coast of Sabah.

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After shark fins are removed, the sharks are discarded in the ocean

While sharks returned to the ocean without their fins are often still alive, they sink to the bottom of the ocean, unable to move effectively, and die of suffocation.The recent photos of shark finning in Sabah, doing the rounds on social media, have enraged many including environmentalists and State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Masidi Manjun, who has been advocating shark protection in Sabah’s waters.

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While Masidi condemned it, there's little he or authorities can do as there is currently no law banning shark finning in Sabah or Malaysia

“The photos speaks volumes of what I and many other Sabahans have been advocating for the last five years,” he said. Asked if there would be investigations based on the photos, he replied: “What difference does it make when there is no law against this despicable act?”

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There is, however, some hope as the Sabah government has declared three marine parks as shark sanctuaries, a 'last resort' step to prevent further decline of the species in the country

Speaking to NST at his ministry's Raya open house, Manjun said, "Unless laws are enforced and the state is given more powers to deal with the issue, we will only see the unnecessary killing of sharks.We can do the next best thing to protect our sharks, by declaring marine parks as shark sanctuaries to make it illegal to catch sharks in these parks."There will be an announcement about our progress regarding the mechanics of establishing shark sanctuaries in the near future," he added.According to The Malay Mail Online, the three parks to be declared shark sanctuaries are the Tun Sakaran marine park in Semporna, Tunku Abdul Rahman marine park fronting the state capital, and the proposed Tun Mustapha marine park in Kudat.

In November last year, photos showing Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob eating turtle eggs at a UMNO event went viral on Facebook:

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15 Things You'll Only Understand If You're A True Prosperity Burger Fan

Every year, you eagerly wait for the most amazing moment of your life. Nope, it's not your birthday, not your anniversary either - it's the release of the Prosperity Burger.

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You know these moments too well, because some things are just worth waiting for:

1. This is basically you when you realise it's back on the menu:

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2. You take your responsibility to spread the word of its arrival very seriously

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3. Basic spelling skills sometimes go out the window amidst all that excitement

Property burger padia awk ni. Prosperity okkay. Tak pepasai burger pun nk di-hartanah kan— SyedAttan Nurajim (@SyedAttan) December 4, 2016

4. You love the daily menu, but there's just something about this one order...

The best thing on the menu of  #McDonaldsMalaysia is the #ProsperityBurger Details: https://t.co/am9FDMMkwA pic.twitter.com/NFCNBfNSwu— Warhawke's Vault ❄ (@warhawkestudios) December 18, 2016

5. You're proud to be Malaysian because of this magical burger

Malaysia's greatest achievements, in no particular order:- Independence- Twin Towers- McDonald's Double Beef Prosperity Burger— Tarang Jacob (@taarang) December 12, 2016

6. No matter what time it is, when you gotta go, you just gotta go

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Thank goodness for 24-hour McD's!

7. Confession: You've had it for both lunch and dinner  on the same day because, you know, limited time only

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8. You tell yourself "Enough!"... but everytime you see the TVC you get your black pepper and onion cravings again

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That sauce shot gets you EVERY TIME.

9. Ajaking your whole gang along is the perfect excuse to eat more than your own portion of Twister Fries

  A photo posted by 钟莲芯 . Jesse (@jesse_chongg) on Dec 8, 2016 at 8:33pm PST

10. But seriously though, Twister Fries = life

    Enjoy #lunch #everyone #prosperityburger  #mcdonalds #mcdonaldsmalaysia @mcdonaldsmalaysia A photo posted by MrHamz (@mrhamz) on Dec 6, 2016 at 8:28pm PST

11. Your response when you hear someone say the burger is "too spicy":

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12. Because it is the most epic thing to ever hit McDonald's, and you know it!

    My Achilles Heel when it comes to McD #ProsperityBurger A photo posted by Ahmad Luthfi Musa (@luthfi82) on Jan 23, 2015 at 3:15am PST

13. You desperately wish the Prosperity Burger would be on the permanent menu

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14. But deep down you know all good things must come to an end

Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened#KSH #ProsperityBurger #ChocoTop @… https://t.co/ogC61MDs3P— SyaMir LouKey (@loukey_syamir) February 9, 2016

15. And so you wait, patiently and eagerly, until you see it again next year =)

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Well, here's some good news as a reward for all that waiting you've been doing: The Prosperity Burger is back, for reals!

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That's right, you can head on over to McDonald's and sink your teeth into your #1 favourite burger right now!

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Enjoy the succulent patty (with your choice of chicken or beef) dipped in that signature black pepper sauce, topped with fresh onions and sandwiched in a sesame seed bun. Can't get enough of the burger? Double it up with the Double Prosperity Burger! Pair that with those irresistible golden Twister Fries and a tall, cool glass of the refreshingly tangy Prosperity McFizz and you've got yourself an unforgettable meal.

The best part? You don't even need to step out of the house to fully enjoy the Prosperity season!

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You can save up to RM15.80 with the McDelivery Bundles when you order online! Choose from the Beef Prosperity Bundle (which comes with 2 Beef Prosperity sets and 1 Double Cheeseburger) or the Chicken Prosperity Bundle (which comes with 2 Chicken Prosperity sets and 1 McChicken).

While you're at it, take your Prosperity-fueled fun times to a whole new level!

Can't get enough of the Mannequin Challenge? Well, here's another one for you: McDonald's #FreezeProsperity Mannequin Challenge!  Snap a 1-minute Mannequin Challenge video while enjoying the Prosperity Burger with your family and friends and share your video with the hashtags #FreezeProsperity and #MannequinChallenge. Submit your video here from now until 11 January 2017 and you could win some pretty awesome prizes, including travel vouchers and karaoke vouchers!

We're seeing a lot of Prosperity in your future ;)

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Gelagat Mangsa Banjir ‘Healing’ Sambil Layan Tengku Mahkota Pahang Bergambar Curi Tumpuan

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Setiap pemimpin wajar untuk ambil peduli tentang kemaslahatan rakyat

Iyalah, seorang pemimpin yang berkredibiliti perlu untuk menjalankan tanggungjawab dan amanah kepada rakyat dengan sebaik-baiknya.Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini, gelagat selamba mangsa-mangsa banjir yang sedang bersantai semasa Tengku Mahkota Pahang membuat tinjauan telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @fatahencem Tengah santai² di taman tema banjir tiba² tuanku sampeii pulok. Auto segan  original sound  - twinklelittlestar44

Sempat lagi berbaring di atas pelampung semasa banjir

Menerusi video yang telah dimuat naik oleh @fatahencem di TikTok, gelagat lucu mangsa-mangsa banjir ketika mereka sedang leka bersantai telah mengundang tawa ramai.Kehadiran Tengku Mahkota Pahang iaitu Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah semasa sedang membuat tinjauan banjir di Pahang telah mengejutkan beberapa mangsa banjir yang sedang bersantai.Apa yang lebih melucukan, mangsa-mangsa banjir itu selamba berbaring di atas pelampung  walaupun banjir cuma paras betis sahaja.Lihat video sambungan itu di bawah:

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KOMEN DARIPADA TENGKU HASANAL DI VIDEO BERKENAAN.
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"Kau punya santai bang, lain macam ye" - Netizen

Tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan gelagat mangsa-mangsa banjir itu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan kini telah meraih 2.1M tontonan, 112.5K tanda suka dan 1.7K perkongsian di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Sempoi je Tengku Mahkota Pahang melayan, berjiwa rakyat :D

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Video Shows A Lorry Colliding & Killing 2 Men Who Were Changing Punctured Tyre On Roadside

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On Thursday, 2 June, two men were killed on the spot while changing a punctured tyre on the roadside when a lorry collided with them

The accident happened near Bukit Rotan at KM11.5 of Jalan Kuala Selangor-Kuala Lumpur.According to Kuala Selangor district police chief Supt Ramli Kasa, an initial investigation showed that a Proton Preve suffered a flat tyre and its 55-year-old driver pulled over to the roadside. At which point, a Proton Wira, driven by a 40-year-old man, came to the scene to assist the older man."Not long after, a lorry coming from Kuala Selangor is believed to have failed to avoid the two men and hit them, resulting in their deaths at the location," Ramli was quoted as saying by Utusan Malaysia.

One of the victims was an employee of the Ministry of Health (MOH)

The 55-year-old MOH employee, identified as Zaidi Baharin, worked as the administrative assistant at Negeri Sembilan State Health Department. He was on his way home from a working visit to Perak.Zaidi left behind a wife and three children.

JKNNS shared this photo of Zaidi in a condolence post on its official Facebook page.
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The other victim was identified as Zunairi Ahmad. He was single.

The lorry driver has been detained for questioning while the case is being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987

A urine test on the 35-year-old lorry driver came back negative for drugs.Meanwhile, dashcam footage that captured the accident has gone viral.It shows the lorry attempting to dodge to the right after seeing the two men changing the tyre on the road's left shoulder. However, a Mercedes, coming up from the rear right side of the lorry's blind spot, causes the driver to try to dodge to the left and hit the two victims.

Dua termasuk seorang kakitangan Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) yg sedang menukar tayar kereta,maut di Kilometer 11.5 Jalan Kuala Selangor-Kuala Lumpur, dekat Bukit Rotan apabila dirempuh sebuah lori, semalam.Video Orang Awam pic.twitter.com/ZTrRGZJe55— Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) June 3, 2022


Seremban Babysitter Who Choked A Toddler To Death Gets 18 Months In Jail

A Seremban babysitter has been jailed for 18 months

The babysitter had reportedly shoved a green chilli into the mouth of a two-year-old baby under her care till he choked to death during the incident that happened 13 June.On 3 July, the 39-year-old accused was charged at the Seremban Magistrate's court with the murder of the toddler, Muhammad Afif Kamarol Azli.However, the accused, Asmarani Ghazali, pleaded not guilty when she was charged with the toddler's murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code.The babysitter, who has three kids of her own, instead pleaded guilty to an alternative charge under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act, read together with Section 31(5)(b).While the alternative charge provides a jail term of up to 20 years or a fine of up to RM50,000, High Court judge Datuk Abu Bakar Jais delivered his verdict on Friday, 28 September, sentencing the accused to 18 months in jail, reported The Star Online.

The babysitter Asmarani Ghazali being escorted by a female cop.
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While the Deputy Public Prosecutor urged the court to consider the seriousness of the offence and impose a sentence of between 10 and 15 years in jail, the defence lawyer sought a lighter sentence

According to defence lawyer Datuk Hanif Hassan, his client Asmarani had been looking after the toddler, Muhammad Afif, for two years and had saved the court's time by pleading guilty to the alternative charge under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act."The accused had no knowledge that the boy had swallowed the chilli. This was an accident and she is remorseful," defence lawyer Hassan told the High Court.

The toddler's mother, Rahmawati in her impact statement, told the court how her family had been traumatised by the death of her son

"Our happiness was shattered in an instance by this individual. My son died because he was deliberately abused and not because she was negligent," the mother said, adding that she wanted justice for her boy.

Muhammad Afif Kamarol Azli.
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In the incident that occurred two days before Hari Raya, the babysitter took out a green chilli from the refrigerator, broke it into half and put it into the toddler's mouth to make him stop crying

She, however, panicked after noticing that the toddler was not breathing properly.Accompanied by her husband and one of her own children, the babysitter rushed the toddler to two local clinics before being sent out to the Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital in Seremban where the toddler was pronounced dead while receiving treatment.


[VIDEO] Electrical Substation In Shah Alam Explodes Due To Flash Floods

As incessant rain continues to wreak havoc across the country, an electrical substation exploded in Shah Alam last night, 18 December

It is believed that the explosion was caused by flash floods, causing blackouts in the area.It's the main electrical substation for the Shah Alam.A short video clip posted on a YouTube channel, Keep it Riyal, shows a huge ball of fire, followed by an exploding sound. The clip showed another round of explosion following soon after.According to the uploader, it was the Glenmarie electrical substation.

Screenshot from the video, showing the explosion.
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As of this writing, there is no official confirmation about the incident.
Footage of the explosion can be found below:

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Meanwhile, scores of motorists have been stranded due to a landslide on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway heading towards Bentong

Bentong police chief Supt Zaiham Mohd Kahar confirmed the incident that happened at KM69.2 of the expressway. The landslide also caused several trees to be uprooted."Yes, I confirm the incident, as per the kilometre mentioned by a Facebook user. Further updates will be given later", New Straits Times reported him as saying.

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Mydin Is Now On Bondee And Malaysians Are Amused By What's Inside Their Room

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Bondee is a Singapore-based social networking app that has been making waves in Malaysia since it released, and was even ranked first on the App Store for a while

ICYMI, we covered a whole story on what it is. :P

You've probably seen some of your friends post pictures of their avatars and rooms in the Bondee-sphere.
And now Mydin has joined in on the hype train too.

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Mydin tweeted their Bondee room, and it appears to be adorned with Mydin-themed accessories. You can even see a photo of their chairman and a poster that reads 'OURDIN', haha!

Malaysians were amused with this, and decided to clapback with some of their own rooms in Bondee

One user exclaimed that his room resembles a singles room.

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Another user noticed the complicated calculations on the whiteboard of Mydin's bondee room and poked fun at it

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Those calculations look intense, huh? :P

A different user joked that her room is as dark as her future, lol!

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Bondee looks like it's shaping up to be next big social media app.
Have you tried it? What do you think?

If you want to learn more about Bondee, you can read about it here:

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The cutest fits and the coolest rooms, YES PLEASE!

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Did you know that Mydin's social media intern secured a permanent job by tweeting the CEO?

                Mydin Social Media Intern Secures Permanent Job By Tweeting The CEO

Can't top that!

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Chinese Tourists Going To Singapore Will Be Given A 30-Page Handbook Of Dos And Don'ts

Chinese tourists coming into Singapore will have no choice but to be on their best behaviour; now that there's a detailed handbook when visiting the city-state

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South China Morning Post reported that the guidebook was launched at a special event at Changi Airport by the Chinese embassy on Friday, 22 September. Fang Xinwen, the Chinese embassy’s charge d’affaires, said more than 1.5 million visitors arrived in Singapore from mainland China in the first half of the year.But with more Chinese tourists visiting Singapore, behavioural and personal safety have emerged. Hence, the need for the handbook.

The free copy, which is available for Chinese tourists arriving at the airport, details a list of dos and don'ts that runs to nearly 30 pages

You can check out the digital copy of the guidebook by scanning the QR code with your smartphone.
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The guidebook covers behaviour in public areas to Singapore's strict traffic rules.For example, tourists are told not to cut in line at places such as toilets and restaurants. There's also a reminder to mainland travellers to flush the toilet after use.

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Taking durian on a bus or train is also strictly prohibited while airline property such as life jackets and blankets are not allowed to be taken from the plane.

The embassy said it hopes to improve the image of Chinese tourists with the guidebook

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It also said it would do more to promote "civilised" tourism in the future. Chinese tourists were the top spenders in Singapore last year, dropping a total of SGD3.52 billion.

Thailand has issued a similar etiquette manual to Chinese tourists in 2015

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The manual instructed visitors on museum etiquette, warned against using public property as lavatory facilities, and encouraged proper driving behaviour.

The Chinese government has recently stepped up its effort to change the world's perception of its travellers

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In 2013, China's National Tourism Administration released a 64-page handbook called 'Guidelines on Civilised Travel Abroad'.Chinese tourists are forbidden to behave in any way deemed "uncivilized" by the book. Among other things, the rules urge Chinese tourists not to force locals to pose for photos, leave footprints on toilet seats, cut lines, pick their noses, and take more than they can eat at buffet tables.


"You Can Paint A Man Black But Allah Knows": Najib's Daughter Says After His Arrest

Following Najib Razak's arrest on Tuesday, his daughter, Nooryana Najwa Najib posted on Instagram to urge Malaysians to spare a thought for her father who for 42 years have thought of the "rakyat"

In her post, the former prime minister's daughter, who goes by YanaNajib on Instagram, wrote that her father had always thought of the people."For 42 years, he has thought of the rakyat when he wakes up from sleep until he goes to bed," she said, asking Malaysians to think of her father, whom the High Court today charged with three counts of criminal breach of trust (CBT) and one count of abuse of power, carrying a maximum of 20 years imprisonment each."Let's just think of him this one time when he needs us the most," Yana wrote, adding that people can "paint a man black but Allah knows."

"No one is as kind, loving and gentle as this man."

According to Najib's daughter, "he has more emotional and mental strength than all of us put together. Even in the face of adversity today, he smiled, laughed and gave us all a hug...worried more for the family than himself."

Yana also wrote that "if it can happen to our leaders, it can happen to anyone of us...nevertheless we believe Allah is not sleeping," suggesting wrongdoing by authorities who arrested Najib

She ended her Instagram post with the hashtags #freenajib #respectcivilliberties #thestruggleisreal #pray4dsn.At the time of writing this story, the post had been liked by more than 3,400 people and had attracted over 1,300 comments, both negative and positive.

    No one is as kind, loving and gentle as this man. He has more emotional and mental strength than all of us put together. Even in the face of adversity today, he smiled, laughed and gave us all a hug...worried more for the family than himself. For 42 years, he thinks of the “rakyat” when he wakes up from sleep until he goes to bed. Let’s just think of him this one time when he needs us the most. You can paint a man black but Allah knows. If it can happen to our leaders, it can happen to anyone of us...nevertheless we believe Allah is not sleeping. #freenajib #respectcivilliberties #thestruggleisreal #pray4dsn A post shared by  yananajib (@yananajib) on Jul 3, 2018 at 8:15am PDT

Read about Najib's arrest and the charges on him:

                An Emotional Pre-Recorded Video By Najib Was Released Hours After His Arrest

The two-minute long video was posted on his Facebook and Twitter accounts.

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                These Are The Four Charges Handed To Najib Today At Court

Among the six former Malaysian prime ministers, Najib is the first to face criminal charges.

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                High Court Has Set 18 February 2019 For Najib's Trial

The trial will last 19 days.

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This Is How Students Stranded On Campus Can Go Home During The MCO

Defence Minister Ismail Sabri has provided more information on how students stranded on campuses can return home during the Movement Control Order (MCO), which has been extended to 12 May

During the National Security Council's press conference today, 24 April, Ismail said higher education students will be allowed to return to their hometown in batches beginning Monday, 27 April.However, their movement will be strictly regulated to ensure that they do not make any detour to places other than home.

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The Defence Minister said only students stranded in green zones are allowed to leave their respective campuses

In explaining the decision, Ismail said these students have been quarantined on campus for over a month now, and there no reported cases. Hence, they are considered "clean".Students studying in campuses that are in red zones are prohibited to balik kampung.According to Malaysiakini, green zones refer to areas with zero recorded COVID-19 cases, while red zones are areas with more than 41 reported cases.

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Students who do not have transport will make their trip home via buses provided by the government

Ismail said all students will undergo COVID-19 screening before heading home.Furthermore, he added that the bus will only carry the half capacity to ensure the social distancing measure is met."If there are two seats on the bus, one will be left empty. If the bus can carry 40 passengers, then only 20 students can come aboard," Ismail explained. He said students will be shuttled from the campus to the closest police station or government agency they live in.From there, Ismail said they will be picked up by local authorities or frontliners, and they will be dropped off at their front door. "This method will give them no room to go anywhere else. From campus to a police station, then straight to their home," Ismail said.The government will bear the cost of the whole journey, including a meal and a face mask.

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Students with their own vehicles are allowed to drive home, provided that they do not travel across any state and are driving alone

Ismail said each vehicle can only have one individual, fetching another student is strictly prohibited.Also, they will need to drive to the nearest police station from their campus to obtain a travel permit first. They are only allowed to be on the road from 9pm to 9am to avoid congestion.

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As for students who wish to return to Sabah and Sarawak, the Defence Minister said that the government will provide flights for them.However, they will be subjected to a 14-day quarantine unless the Sabah and Sarawak governments decide otherwise.

Further details will be provided by the Ministry of Higher Education, said Ismail

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According to him, some 53,000 students - or 85% - will be part of the exodus, while the remaining 15% chose to remain on campus."Meaning, not all students are returning home," said the Defence Minister, explaining that some might still need to attend online classes but their hometowns do not have active Internet."Hence, the government will continue providing essentials such as food and drinks to these students who remain on campus."You can read Ismail's full announcement on this Twitter thread or in the press conference here.

Remember to #JustStayAtHome. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:

Yesterday, 23 March, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced that the MCO has been extended to 12 May:

                PM Muhyiddin Yassin Announces MCO Extension Until 12 May

He broke the news in a special address today, 23 April.

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10 UMNO Leaders In The New Ruling Coalition Who Are Undergoing Corruption Trials

With the Barisan Nasional coalition back in the ruling government, concerns are running high that several UMNO leaders who are undergoing graft trials would be set free

However, UMNO secretary-general Tan Sri Annuar Musa downplayed the fear by reassuring the public that the new Muafakat Nasional coalition government will not drop high-profile cases involving UMNO leaders."If we interfere by withdrawing cases of those charged, the people would say the government does not respect the law and the judicial body is not independent," Annuar told Bernama yesterday.

UMNO secretary-general Tan Sri Annuar Musa.
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Having said that, Annuar said this does not apply to politically motivated cases where leaders are charged in court without solid evidence

He added that it is up to Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to appoint them to hold any Cabinet positions.PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang echoed the same, reported Malaysiakini."If you want to accuse leaders of being linked to corruption, PH also has leaders whose cases have been stopped from going to court," Hadi said yesterday.Hadi is believed to be referring the acquittals of two DAP assemblypersons who were charged for alleged links to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a now-defunct terrorist group in Sri Lanka, and DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng who was charged for an alleged purchase of a property at a below-market price in 2014.The current ruling government is made out of Bersatu, PKR defectors, BN, PAS, and GPS after a week-long political stalemate.

As we move into a new political climate, here is a recap of 10 UMNO leaders who are currently ongoing corruption trials in Malaysian courts:

1. Zahid Hamidi

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UMNO president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is currently facing a total of 87 charges in two separate trials, reported Malay Mail.12 charges for criminal breach of trust- Zahid allegedly used stolen funds to pay for his personal credit cards and insurance policy, among other things. - The offence was allegedly committed between 2014 and 2016.27 charges for money laundering- Zahid allegedly engaged in direct transactions involving income from illegal activities between 2016 and 2018.Eight charges for bribery- Zahid allegedly accepted bribes amounting to RM21.25 million from three companies, namely Mastoro Kenny IT Consultant & Services, Data Sonic Group Bhd, and Profound Radiance Sdn Bhd.- The bribes were intended to induce Zahid, who served as the then-Home Minister, to help the companies obtain MyEG projects, supply passport chips, and to be appointed the operator of migrant visa one-stop centres in Pakistan and Nepal respectively.40 charges for another bribery case- Separately, he is also facing 40 charges of having to receive bribes from a company that managed the overseas visa system. - The trial for that is slated to begin in October.Today, 2 March, was meant to be Zahid's 19th day of the trial involving the first 47 charges, but the High Court has allowed the trial to be postponed to tomorrow, 3 March, after Zahid’s lawyers told the judge that their client needed to attend a meeting with Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin to discuss the formation of a new Cabinet.The postponement has raised concerns that Zahid's ongoing corruption trial would be dropped. However, the Bagan Datuk MP dismissed the speculation, vowing that he will clear his name in court, reported New Straits Times.

2. Musa Aman

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According to New Straits Times, former Sabah Chief Minister (CM) Tan Sri Musa Aman is currently facing 46 corruption and money laundering charges against him in connection with timber concession contracts in the state.30 charges for corruption- Musa allegedly received USD50.1 million (RM210 million) from eight logging concessionaires as an inducement to approve logging concessions to 16 companies.16 charges for money laundering- Musa allegedly instructed an individual to open a bank account in Singapore to channel proceeds from illegal activities. - He allegedly received USD37 million (RM155 million) and SGD2.5 million (RM7.5 million) through the individual's bank account.- The offences were allegedly committed between 2004 and 2008 while he was serving as Sabah Foundation Board of Trustees chairman and the state's CM. Musa is currently serving as the Sungai Sibuga assemblyman.In the latest development, New Straits Times reported that Musa filed an application to the court on 12 February to quash all charges pressed against him.Deputy public prosecutor Datuk Umar Saifuddin Jaafar said Musa's application was made on the grounds that the charges were "baseless".The court has set 23 and 24 April to hear Musa's application.

3. Bung Moktar Radin

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Sabah UMNO chairman Datuk Bung Moktar Radin is currently on trial for accepting million of Ringgit in bribes, reported The Edge Markets.Three charges for bribery-  Bung Moktar allegedly accepted bribes totalling up to RM2.8 million in June 2015.- The Kinabatangan MP, in his capacity of a non-executive chairman of FELCRA Berhad, allegedly accepted the bribes to obtain approval for the company to make a RM150 million investment in unit trust products.According to The Star, the unit trust investment accounts were registered under his wife's name, Datin Seri Zizie Ezette A Samad. As such, Zizie was also charged for abetting her husband in the offences.

4. Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim

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Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim is being charged for accepting bribes and money laundering, reported New Straits Times.Three charges for bribery - Abdul Azeez allegedly received RM5.2 million worth of bribes.- He allegedly committed the offences on three occasions - in October 2010, June 2017, and April 2018.- The bribes were allegedly received by him and his brother, Datuk Abdul Latiff, to help Syarikat Menuju Asas secure a road project through limited tender from the Ministry of Works.- The RM644 million project was an upgrade work on Pantai Baru Coastal Expressway.Nine charges for money laundering- Abdul Azeez allegedly received proceeds from unlawful activities amounting to nearly RM140 million, reported The Star.- He allegedly committed the offences in March 2010 and August 2019.The trial will commence on 16 March.

5. Mohd Isa Abdul Samad

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Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad is currently facing 10 charges for the alleged crimes he committed when he was serving as chairman of FELDA Investment Corporation (FICSB)'s board of directors in 2014, according to The Star.Nine charges for bribes- Isa allegedly received RM3 million in bribes from Gegasan Abadi Properties director Ikhwan Zaidel.- The bribes were meant to induce Isa into assisting the company in selling Kuching's Merdeka Palace Hotel and Suites to FICSB at an inflated price of RM160 million.- All the offences were allegedly committed between July 2014 and December 2015.One charge for criminal breach of trust- Isa allegedly approved the purchase of Kuching's Merdeka Palace Hotel and Suites without the approval from the FELDA board of directors.- The alleged crime took place in April 2014.

6. Tengku Adnan

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Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, who is the former UMNO secretary-general, is currently facing a charge of receiving RM2 million in bribes, reported New Straits Times.One charge for bribery- Tengku Adnan allegedly received RM2 million from businessman Tan Sri Chai Kin Kong in a form of a cheque belonging to property developer Aset Kayamas. - It was deposited into a bank account belonging to Tadmansori Holdings, a company owned by Tengku Adnan's family.- The offence was allegedly committed in June 2016.Tengku Adnan, or more popularly known as Ku Nan, told the High Court that the money was a political donation for UMNO, but judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan was not convinced. Thus, he was ordered to enter defence on 14 October last year.

7. Ahmad Maslan

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UMNO supreme council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan is currently facing two money laundering charges in connection with funds he allegedly received from former prime minister Najib Razak, reported Malay Mail.Two charges for money laundering- In the first charge, Ahmad allegedly received a cheque of RM2 million from Najib in November 2013. - He failed to declare the amount to the Inland Revenue Board.- In the second charge, Ahmad allegedly tempered his documents before submitting them to a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officer. - The forged documents stated that he did not receive RM2 million from Najib.According to Free Malaysia Today, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) demanded Ahmad return the money as it is believed that the RM2 million came from 1MDB.In the latest development on 21 February, the Pontian MP said he has filed an application to the court in an attempt to quash the charges. The application was filed on 11 February under Section 173(g) of the Criminal Procedure Code, which reads that if the prosecution fails to present a prima facie case,  the court shall discharge the accused.

8. Shahrir Abdul Samad

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Former FELDA chairperson Shahrir Abdul Samad pleaded not guilty to receiving a bribe from Najib, reported The Star.One charge for money laundering- Shahrir allegedly received RM1 million from Najib in November 2013.- He is also charged for allegedly failing to declare the money he received with the Inland Revenue Board.The MACC has also issued a compound to Shahrir, who is UMNO's Johor Bahru division chief, demanding him to return the money as it is believed to be part of the RM420 million stolen from 1MDB.

9. Najib Razak

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Former prime minister Najib Razak is currently facing 42 charges of corruption and abuse of power over transactions involving billions of dollars linked to 1MDB and SRC International.SRC International case- Najib is facing seven charges of abuse of power, corruption, and money laundering involving RM42 million from SRC International, a former subsidiary of 1MDB.- In November last year, Najib was ordered to enter defence after a seven-month-long trial.1MDB case- Najib is facing 21 money laundering charges.- He is also charged for abuse of power involving a sum of more than RM2.3 billion of purported 1MDB funds, reported The Star.- All the offences were allegedly committed between February 2011 and August 2013.Despite the resignation of Attorney General Tommy Thomas last Friday, 28 February, Najib has affirmed that he would not want the charges against him to be dropped, reported Free Malaysia Today.Instead, he wants to use the court to clear his name.

10. Rosmah Mansor

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Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, the wife of former premier Najib Razak, is currently facing three counts of corruption in connection with the supply and installation of solar energy at Sarawak rural schools, reported Bernama.Three charges for corruption- On the first count, she allegedly received RM187 million from Jepak Holdings managing director Saidi Abang Samsudin. - The bribe was allegedly an inducement to secure solar power projects at 369 rural schools in 2016.- The project was worth RM1.25 billion and it was negotiated directly with the Ministry of Education.- On the second count, she allegedly received RM1.5 million from Saidi for the same purpose. - The offence was committed in September 2017. - In April 2019, the offence repeated again and Rosmah allegedly received another RM5 million from Saidi.According to The Star, a government officer in the Prime Minister's Office, Huzairi Zainal Abidin, said during the trial earlier this month that although Rosmah did not hold any official position, she had her own division called the First Lady of Malaysia (FLOM) division. The division was allegedly set up to coordinate the programmes of the prime minister that involved her.

After a week of political imbroglio, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has come out on top and was sworn in as the eighth Prime Minister yesterday, 1 March:

                It's Official: The Agong Has Sworn In Tan Sri Muhyiddin As Malaysia's 8th Prime Minister

The swearing-in took place at Balai Singgahsana Kecil at 10.33am.

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Eksperimen "Kaya Harta" Ini Buktikan Betapa Mudahnya Orang Kita Tertipu Dengan Kemewahan

Pada 3 November lepas, seorang netizen di Facebook, Khairul Ezuwan berkongsi tentang kemewahan yang telah dikecapinya selama 9 tahun bekerja dengan menyenaraikan satu persatu aset yang dimilikinya

Khairul Ezuwan juga mendakwa akan memberi seminar bagi mendedahkan rahsia kekayaan beliau secara percuma kepada orang ramai sekiranya mendapat maklum balas "Saya Nak Tahu" sebanyak 500 kali di ruangan komen.

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Bila terbaca status sebegini, orang ramai berpusu-pusu menurunkan komen "Saya nak tahu" bagi mengetahui rahsia mencapai kemewahan dalam hidup yang diidam-idamkan selama ini

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Ya lah, siapa tak nak kaya kan?

Dalam masa 20 minit sahaja, status tersebut menerima sebanyak hampir 600 komen. Malangnya, apa yang menyedihkan Khairul Ezuwan adalah hakikat bahawa orang kita terlalu mudah mempercayai sesuatu perkara tanpa usul periksa.

Status tersebut sebenarnya hanya satu helah yang Khairul Ezuwan gunakan bagi melihat reaksi orang ramai terhadap pendedahan rahsia kejayaan. Ternyata, ramai orang yang terlalu mudah tertipu dengan propaganda kekayaan harta dunia.

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Dengan itu, Khairul Ezuwan dapat menyimpulkan sikap orang kita dalam 17 kesimpulan iaitu:

1. Lebih 6,000 likes, lebih 3,100 komen dan 275 shares.

2. 85% menulis ingin tahu, 10% menolak, 5% memerli.3. Berhati-hati kepada orang yang menonjolkan harta hingga tidak masuk akal untuk menarik perhatian orang lain atas tujuan sesuatu ke arah kepentingan.

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4. Ada yang berkata, "Kami saja nak tahu, bukan kena bayar pun."

Daripada bermula ingin tahulah scammer akan merancang kepada step yang seterusnya. Daripada 100 orang, mungkin 10 orang akan terjerat.

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5. "Kami mempunyai asas yang kuat, tak akan mudah terpedaya."

Jangan lupa orang yang kuat ilmunya dengan agama juga ada yang akhirnya mengikut ajaran sesat.

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6. "Kami cuma nak tahu sebab nak siasat sama ada betul atau tidak."

Lihatlah sejarah sontotan teragung emas sebelum ini berapa ramai golongan profesional bijak pandai yang tersontot, berapa ramai yang dah siasat dan mengkaji hingga tahap pakar, akhirnya tertipu juga.

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7. "Kami nak jumpa dan dengar penjelasan Tuan Sendiri terlebih dahulu."

Berapa ramai hari ini yang tidak percaya dengan sesuatu skim, datang berjumpa especially di syarikat berkenaan jadi terpesona. Ingat!! Penipu ada strength yang luar biasa. Masakan tidak nak jadi penipu kalau tak ada strength untuk meyakinkan. Kalau betul anda semua kental, kenapa masih ramai yang terjebak walaupon dah hantar 'CSI' menyiasat.

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8. "KEY dah ada NAMA , dah ada PENGIKUT sebab tu ramai percaya bila KEY yang tulis, KEY dah trusted."

Penipu tidak datang terus menipu, mereka akan membina kredibiliti terlebih dahulu. Jika tidak mampu mereka akan gunakan booster seperti gelaran Dato', Ustaz, Pakar, Jutawan. Selain iitu mereka akan mencelah dalam inner circle orang-orang yang ada nama untuk mendapatkan tempias pengaruh untuk assuming as a trusted person.

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9. "Saya cuma nak tahu."

Scammer boleh reka-reka cerita dan akhirnya nak tahu selanjutnya kena bayar satu amount yang besar. Kerana perasaan ingin tahu menebal, sanggup korbankan duit akhirnya dapatlah cerita-cerita basic atau cerita theory yang boleh direka.

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10. "Awak tunjuklah geran, emas & duit awak."

"Datanglah seminar advance dulu, bayar dulu kalau nak saya tunjuk." Akhirnya dalam seminar berbayar, "Takkan saya nak tunjukkan semua rumah-rumah saya, banyak sangat tu." Bawak la keluar 2 biji geran rumah yang ada. Emas? "Takkan saya pikul 11kg kehulu-kehilir." Duit dalam akaun. "Tak berani Saya nak tunjuk, kang Nanti orang aim saya". Tak rasa basah ke?

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11. Berpuluh-puluh PM (personal message) terima, antaranya "Ceritalah macam mana awak boleh dapat tu semua dalam 9 tahun."

Scammer akan menyorokkan ilmu supaya dapat grab profit dari mangsa (suka merahsiakan ilmu). Bayar dulu baru bagitahu. Lepastu letakkan fee yang mahal.

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12. Tulisan 'Saya nak tahu' tidak putus hingga walaupon ramai dah beritahu status ini adalah social experiment.

Ini membuktikan, walaupon ramai yang dah menasihati, terus masih ramai yang terjebak kerana malas buat homework dan malas membaca. Persekitaran mempengaruhi untuk sama-sama terjebak.

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13. Yang telus, proven itu ramai yang membuat seminar bagi membantu orang ramai turut berjaya.

Tetapi berhati-hati di celah-celah mereka. Ada yang menyusup mengambil kesempatan dari kelemahan emosi orang ramai. Mereka tidak menggunakan ilmu, Tetapi hanya bermain emosi kebendaan serta gelaran. Ini kelemahan ramai orang.

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14. "Panggil LHDN siasat."

Orang kaya dan mempunyai harta yang banyak seboleh-bolehnya menyorokkan nilai harta mereka kepada umum, lagi-lagi abang LHDN yang memerhati. Umumnya bila declare banyak pada umum, orang hanya akan tanya macam mana dapat tu. Mereka tak tanya mana bendanya. Banyak sangat cemana nak tunjuk. Nampak permainan mereka? Sebab tu kena declare 3 tan emas. Kalau 3 kilo orang nak tengok bukti.

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15. "Kami cuma nak mencari jalan keluar dari tekanan ekonomi sekarang, mana tahu ini membantu."

Scammer akan muncul kepada orang yang mencari penyelesaian, contohnya penerima VSS, MSS, berpencen yang mana mereka ini orang yang mencari sesuatu untuk kelangsungan hidup dan mempunyai duit di tangan. Income yang dicari, disedut hingga kering tak berisi oleh sang scammer.

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16. "Saya awal-awal dah tak percaya."

Ya, memang anda terlepas, tapi anda yakin keluarga & rakan-rakan anda yang lain tidak boleh jadi mangsa?

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17. Menampakkan kebanyakan orang hanya mengharapkan jawapan yang keluar dari pihak scammer tanpa buat sebarang research.

Buktinya, 30 minit selepas status tunjuk 'HARTA' itu, saya telah up status baru menyatakan cerita harta itu dusta semata. Hasilnya berlarutan hingga beribu-ribu komen tetap nak tahu. Pelik kan. Menunjukkan juga mudahnya scammer cari mangsa.

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Saya juga berharap dari kesimpulan yang saya buat melalui social experiment ini dapat menyedarkan orang ramai jangan mudah terpedaya dengan kelicikan scammer

Mereka sangat-sangat licik dan tiada belas kasihan. Anda rela diri anda, keluarga anda, rakan anda jadi mangsa? Share lah hasil eksperimen ini kepada orang ramai supaya mereka semua dapat alert dan tidak mudah menjadi mangsa sang scammer. Saya tahu scammer marah betul dengan tulisan saya ni. Anda tak perlu terasa jika anda bukan di kalangan mereka.

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Eksperimen sosial memang semakin mendapat tempat dikalangan masyarakat. Cuba lihat eksperimen 'Assalamualaikum' ini pula:

                Adakah Anda Ucap 'Assalamualaikum' Kepada Orang Yang Tak Dikenali?

Kalau kenal bagi salam, kalau tak kenal buat tak tahu.

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"Their Family Is Doomed" — Car Accidentally Reverses Into Tombstone During Qing Ming

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A car accidentally crashed into a tombstone while reversing down a slope in Teluk Intan, Perak on Sunday, 26 March

According to Sin Chew Daily, the accident occurred at a graveyard at Batu 13, Jalan Bidor, when a driver reversed too fast, lost control of the car, and struck a tomb during the Qing Ming Festival.Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the accident.The Qing Ming Festival, also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, is one of the most important traditional festivals in China. The cultural festival is the time for Chinese people worldwide to pay their respects to their ancestors by cleaning their  family tombs, and placing offerings on their family tombs.

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The family of the deceased decided not to take action against the driver as there were little to no damages inflicted upon the tombstone

"The owner of this tomb lived in Langkap, Hilir Perak during his lifetime. The family of the deceased visited the grave after the accident and found that the tomb was not seriously damaged," Teluk Intan Hokkien Association acting president Zhan Shengcong (transliteration) told the Mandarin daily."They decided not to pursue the matter with a tolerant attitude," he continued.He hopes that the grave sweeping visitors would be careful throughout their visit, and to be mindful of themselves and others.

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The video has since been reposted by multiple news sites, including China Press, where locals have left multiple witty comments

Several Facebook users asked for the license plate of the car involved, implying that the numbers would now carry a certain luck to them."How about the license plate number?" commented a user.

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Other users had a superstitious worry for the fate of the driver involved, with one commenting, "Their family is doomed."

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One user even went as far as to wonder if the one being hit had insurance coverage or not."I'm wondering if the (person) who got hit has insurance," commented the user.

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Watch the video here:

Check out a list of bizzare items that Chinese people have burnt for their ancestors during The Qing Ming Festival:

                People Offer Life-Sized Tanks, Planes & Sofas Made Out Of Joss Paper During Qing Ming

Why do their ancestors need military tanks in the afterlife?

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                42 Bizarre Items Chinese People Burn For Their Ancestors During Qing Ming

Our ancestors are totally living the high life in the, uh, afterlife.

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Court Upholds Man's Death Sentence For Murdering His Dad Who Scolded Him For Doing Drugs

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Earlier this week, the Court of Appeal dismissed a man's claim of temporary insanity as a reason for beheading his father five years ago.
The second highest court also upheld the man's death sentence pronounced on him by the Ipoh High Court.

You Poh Khoon was found guilty by the Ipoh High Court on 24 May last year. He was charged with murdering his 74-year-old father between 3pm on 8 October 2018 and 10.30am the next day, in their family home in Khanthan Baru Chemor. You then filed an appeal to set aside the conviction and sentence on grounds of insanity. However, on 6 March this year, a three-member Court of Appeal bench, chaired by Justice Datuk Seri Kamaludin Md Said, stated that they were not convinced by You's defence of insanity. "There is no evidence that contradicts the testimony of the 15th prosecution witness, psychiatrist Dr A Ian Llyod. The evidence exists and should be accepted," Justice Kamaludin said. "The court found the conviction and sentence by the Ipoh High Court to be safe. The appeal of the appellant (You) was rejected. The appellant still has the opportunity to appeal in Federal Court," he added.

You Poh Khoon (middle).
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During the initial trial, You had gone through a psychological evaluation at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta

You was found to be sane and not suffering from any form of mental illness. Psychiatrist Dr A Ian Llyod also served as a witness for the prosecution, and declared You as sane. However, You's lawyer, Amir Faliq Mohamad Jamil, contested that although the prosecution had called a psychiatrist who confirmed that his client was sane at the time of the incident, the doctor did not rule out the possibility of temporary insanity, if there was drug addiction."A total of six prosecution witnesses have also proved that the appellant temporarily lost his sanity during the incident due to drug consumption," added the lawyer. You had tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine during the time of murder.Deputy public prosecutor Muhammad Azmi Mashud then submitted that You knew the nature and consequences of his actions because at the time of the incident, he was able to drive a car for more than 100km, as well as detail the incident and what he did to the deceased.According to Azmi, the testimony by the six prosecution witnesses that You became insane due to drugs was only through their observations.

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You murdered his father after he reprimanded him for bringing drugs into their home

He cut off his father's head with a machete, and later chopped his body into six parts.You's actions were later discovered when his sister noticed blood all over the house walls, mattresses, and pillows.The 74-year-old's head was found buried in the home's backyard, while his other remains had been thrown into a 1.5m-deep sewage reservoir.


This Is What It's Like To Spend A Day At The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Japan

Travel agency KKday recently gave us the amazing opportunity to spend the day at Universal Studios Japan!

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It was a pretty cold day so we were all bundled up in coats and scarves but we still had an absolute blast and loved every second of our awesome day there. :D

We started off at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! *cue excited Potterhead screams*

To get into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter section of Universal Studios Japan, you have to walk through The Forbidden Forest. As you walk along, you can hear the cries of all sorts of magical creatures in the bushes and you'll even come across the infamous smashed Ford Anglia.

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Once you get to the end of the forest path, you'll be in the Hogsmeade village! Its honestly so beautiful guys and there's loads to see so take your time to wander through. From the Hogwarts Express that occasionally whistles and blows smoke, to every Hogsmeade shop you've ever read about in the books, it's really easy to just lose yourself there for hours.We got to experience a super cool Christmas special: using a wand and the Lumos spell to light up the giant Christmas tree!

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And then, we finally got to Hogwarts! We can't even begin to describe how truly magnificent the castle is, you really have to see it for yourself. And it only gets better once you step inside. Dumbledore's office, a hall of actual moving and talking portraits, and holographic projections of Harry, Ron, and Hermione are just some of the things you'll see along the way.

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The Forbidden Journey ride is seriously one of the most amazing rides we've ever been on! At first you think that the whole thing is going to be made up of just 4D effects but then you're suddenly met with detailed sets and hyper-realistic animatronic figures when you least expect it. It really does make you feel like you're going on an adventure in the world of Harry Potter.

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And here's a #protip: head over to the back of The Three Broomsticks for a stunning view of Hogwarts as seen from across The Great Lake.

Then we explored the rest of the park, going on some super fun rides

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The Flying Dinosaur Do not underestimate this roller coaster! It may look pretty tame from the outside but it's a whole different game once you've actually boarded. Themed to mimic the flight of a pterodactyl, the row you're seated on will tip forwards before the ride starts. So you'll be dangling in the air, completely parallel to the ground, for the entire ride filled with twists, turns, and loops! :O

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Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem The plot for this ride was quite adorable. You're looking to join Gru's team of Minions so you get transformed into one at the start of the ride and spend the rest of it supposedly undergoing Minion training. But in true Despicable Me fashion, nothing ever goes as planned when it comes to the Minions hehe.

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The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man - The Ride 4K3DIf you like The Transformers ride in Universal Studios Singapore, you'll absolutely love this one! We felt that the effects were even more realistic than other 4D rides we've been on. We legit kept flinching and ducking every time it felt like something was about to hit us, and screamed our heads off when it seemed like we were being flung through the air on Spidey's webs.

We ate SO. MUCH. GOOD. FOOD. throughout the day :9

If you're ever in Universal Studios Japan, make sure to go on an empty stomach 'cause there's just so much yummy food on offer and you're gonna want to try them all! We got to try their seasonal winter/Christmas specials:

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Christmas Set Lunch & Warm Butterbeer @ The Three BroomsticksThe bountiful platter can easily feed about four to six people, our party of four couldn't even finish it all off. It consists of two flavourful roast chickens, juicy sausages, roast potatoes, brussel sprouts and carrots, buttery peas, gravy, and cranberry sauce. And as if all that wasn't enough, it also comes accompanied with a simple garden salad on the side.We absolutely loved the warm Butterbeer. It has a slight hint of ginger that perfectly cuts through the rich sweetness of the creamy butterscotch flavoured drink but doesn't overpower it at all. And it definitely warmed us right up!

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Minions' Cookie Sand @ Delicious MeDon't worry it's not actually anything sand-related, it's just short for sandwich lol. Watching the factory-like assembly line of these little guys being made was so entertaining. We had the Strawberry Shortcake flavour which had just the right balance between the sweet whipped cream and the tart strawberries to keep it from being jelak.

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Minion Popcorn Bucket @ Pop-A-NanaIt comes in an actual Santa Minion container omg damn cute! The banana flavoured popcorn can take some getting used to at first but it quickly becomes super addictive. We found ourselves munching our way to the bottom of the bucket without even realising it.

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Hot Chocolate Fondue Cone @ Coney Island Snacks Truck (Christmas Market)We thought this take on the traditional ice-cream cone was unique and perfect for the winter weather. The waffle cone is filled with a hot chocolate fondue sauce, and topped with cereal, marshmallows, and berries.

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Cheesy Turkey Leg @ The Happiness Wagon (Christmas Market)Definitely one for sharing or the super hungry. The giant turkey leg is cooked to perfection, making it super juicy and tender. It's then topped with grated cheese as well as a light sprinkling of herbs and spices before serving.

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Christmas Set Dinner @ Studio Stars RestaurantThe hearty meal for one consists of a juicy hamburger steak covered in a creamy sauce with your choice of rice or bread, accompanied by crispy roasted potatoes, seasoned vegetables, and topped with a fried egg. You'll also get a side salad, a Minions pudding with berry coulis for dessert, and your choice of drink.

The special Christmas shows are truly spectacular and not to be missed <3

The Gift of Angels III: The Voice of Angel

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The display of light projections and Christmas animation were so intricate and dazzling that we didn't even know where to look! And major props to the cast who were all fantastic in their roles, be it as singers or dancers. We were especially blown away by the dancers on the roof, and one of them even levitated!The whole thing culminated with an impressive display of fireworks and the lighting of the huge Christmas tree, which then had its own little ceremony of changing colours according to the music.

Hogwarts Magical Nights: Winter Magic

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We headed back to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter for their all-new feature: a stunning projection show on Hogwarts itself! The castle was completely transformed with snow-capped spires, glowing holiday lights, and scenes from the Yule Ball. Paired with the music of the Harry Potter soundtrack, it was something truly magical to watch.

A huge thanks to KKday for giving us the experience of a lifetime at Universal Studios Japan! :D

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If you want to go on your own trip there, do check out KKday's website. They have tons of packages exclusively catered to giving you the best Universal Studios Japan experience. You can search specifically for what you want or simply just browse through the various deals they have on offer and find the one that suits you best.The Christmas theme and specials at Universal Studios Japan will only be available until 8 January 2018 so click here to book your trip there now!

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Check out our experiences at Universal Studios Singapore too:

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"A Good Release" — Malaysian Man Screams His Heart Out To Sprout A Fountain From A River

It's always good to manage our stress levels so we don't overwhelm ourselves.
Luckily for Johoreans, one area may have provided just the tool for a release locals may need.

A recent TikTok posted by Malaysian graphic designer, Ahmad Haikal (@haikalsyabab), has been making waves across the platform after a clip of him shouting in public went viral — literally. In the 16-second feature, Haikal can be seen screaming his heart out into a horn that's adjacent to a river. Loud and mighty, his screams are muffled by the horn, thereby not making the sounds overwhelming. However, a surprising part of the clip is the formation of a fountain from the river. Gleaming in lights, the fountain top spurts higher as the volume of his screams heighten too. Alternating in different colours, the fountain itself sprouts several feet into the air, until Haikal stops shouting and the fountain stops shooting.

Image via @haikalsyabab (TikTok)

Captioning his video, Haikal wrote, "It was so satisfying to scream."Check out a glimpse of the video below:

Since posting the video to his TikTok page, the clip has garnered over five million views and 400,000 likes

Receiving a warm reception in the comments section, many people were fond of the idea of doing this as a manner to relieve stress, though it didn't stop others from seeing the humour in this."I bet other people are looking around and wondering who is healing by the river," joked one user.Another person said how a screaming session like this would help someone make all their problems go away.

Image via @haikalsyabab (TikTok)

Image via @haikalsyabab (TikTok)

Another user, however, said that he would be scared to try the horn out. "I'd be scared this would add to my problems, I'd get a sore throat and lose my voice," he wrote.

Image via @haikalsyabab (TikTok)

Referencing how viral the clip has become in a short span of time, one user said they wouldn't be surprised if more people pay the location a visit. "Since it's already viral, some people must have banded together to line up at this horn and take turns shouting."

Image via @haikalsyabab (TikTok)

A plethora of the comments asked the user where this place was located, hinting at potentially visiting the place to get their scream on."Please tell me where this place is, I really want to pay it a visit!" wrote many.

Image via @haikalsyabab (TikTok)

Image via @haikalsyabab (TikTok)

A few helpful users in the comments section have since revealed that this took place near Sungai Gersik along Jalan Panchor in Muar, Johor. Nevertheless, it has not been confirmed as to whether the setup is still there, as the clip was posted on 27 January.

Watch the full TikTok below:

  @haikalsyabab Puasssnyaaaa aku jeritttttt  original sound - Ahmad Haikal - CEO of Healing

If you can't make your way to Johor any time soon, download this game that let's you scream as much as you want:

                This Free Mobile Game App Allows You To Scream And Lepas Tension When You're Stressed

Scream to win.

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Just last year, McDonald's Singapore had an interesting way to encourage their customers to get free ice cream:

                [VIDEO] People Scream To Get Free Ice Cream From McDonald's. But Wait, Who Hurt This Guy?

Kinda need that too.

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5 Things To Look Out For When Buying A High-End Vacuum Cleaner

Modern vacuum cleaners come in countless shape and sizes - from tiny palm-sized keyboard vacuum cleaners to commercial grade vacuum cleaners the size of a mini fridge

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But for the common everyday household use, a good, user friendly and most importantly reliable vacuum cleaner able to pick up the tiniest of dirt should suffice to keep the lady (and man) of the house happy.

Here are the top five things to look out for when getting a high-end vacuum cleaner:

1. Type

Which to choose?
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The typical types available in the market are the upright, canister, stick and robotic types. Upright is a traditional vacuum that has a tilt-and-push design and cleans the floor with ease. Canister is a vacuum with long hose attached to a tank and generally easy to carry around.Stick vacuum is sleek, slim and lightweight which is perfect for quick cleaning.Robotic vacuum requires absolutely no effort by you as it “maps” your room and roam to around to suck debris. Convenient for hard floors and carpets but unable to clean stairs, sofas, ceilings and counter tops.

2. Suction power

Upright - This traditional tilt-and-push vacuum is generally good in deep-cleaning rugs and floors. While they can have good suction power, it is heavy to push-and-pull and may still need different attachment tool to reach into tight spaces.Canister - This baby is one powerful sucker. Its compact body allows you to clean debris on furnitures as well as cobwebs on ceiling corners.Stick - While this vacuum is convenient to use, its sucking power is incomparable with a full-sized vacuum.Robotic - They may be able to get under furnitures you may have overlooked, but their cleaning power isn’t as powerful as a full-sized vacuum cleaner.

3. Accessories

Be sure to also check the accessories that come together with the vacuum cleaner such as the hose extensions, brushes, carpet suction head and nozzles. You would want your vacuum cleaner to be able to clean carpets, hard floors, window seals and to suck cobwebs from the ceiling. Usually canister vacuums come with different types of accessories you can attach and detach to suit the places you need to clean.

4. Bagged or bagless

Bagged vacuums are more hygienic as the dirt sucked will be contained within a closed bag. However, as bag fills, the overall performance of the vacuum will start to decrease. Higher end vacuum cleaners are mainly bagless for one good reason - no loss of suction power as the dust compartment fills up. This is especially important when you are vacuuming a thick carpet. It is also less-expensive as users don’t have to keep purchasing bags which makes it eco-friendly.

5. Filters

Good vacuum cleaners will make cleaning your home less hazardous to your health, especially when you or your loved ones have allergies, asthma or eczema. It's important that your vacuum cleaner not only picks up dust but retains it well, so allergens are not made airborne while you're cleaning.Advanced vacuum cleaners have HEPA - the 'High Efficiency Particulate Air' filter to pick up tiny allergen particles that are 0.3 microns in size or larger at an efficiency level of 99.97%. Find a vacuum cleaner that is equipped with the right tools to clean your upholstery. Better yet, one that cleans problematic dust mites in your bed.

One of the most annoying things when vacuuming is that the vacuum is unable to pick up micro dirt and dust from tiled floors due to tiny crevices

If you're looking for a smart all-in-one vacuum, the newly launched Hitachi Power Boost Cyclone Series vacuum cleaner has an advanced Japanese technology to catch dust that brooms can't

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The Hitachi Power Boost Cyclone Series vacuum cleaner has a powerful 2300W motor and a 430W suction power. Its cyclonic technology with HEPA and Nano Titanium filters is designed to capture even the finest particles and ensure clean exhaust air.This ability to reduce exposure to allergens while you're cleaning was given the Allergy UK Seal of Approval!

Here are more of its advanced features you’ll find particularly useful:

			1. Its Smart Head motorised auto-drive head is able to both suck AND wipe at the same time which is super time saving.

The Smart Head generates high speed airflow for powerful suction
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Using the free multi-angle head helps you reach in between furniture and other narrow areas. Replacing this head with the 'One Touch swivel brush' will effortlessly clean hard-to-reach places that are not possible with robotic vacuums like the top of your shelves and cabinets.

			2. The Power Beat Head feature - a bed nozzle that vibrates and beats fabrics to isolate and suck in dust mite faeces that could trigger allergies in toddlers. If you’re a mum, you’ll have peace of mind with this well thought out feature.

Get rid of dust mites with the Power Beat Head feature
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			3. Also, its 4-way suction feature is able to pick up dirt from the tiniest of crevices from all sides of the head - every home-owner’s dream come true! Its strong suction compared to robotic vacuums isn't lost even when you pull back.

The 4-way suction head
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			4. The dust case of this vacuum was designed in a way where you can dispose the contents easily. With one-touch operation using only one hand, you can avoid coming into contact with it.

Fuss-free cleaning!
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Man Finds PS4 Infested With Dead Cockroaches And It's Apparently Pretty Common

A man's tweet recently went viral after he discovered dead cockroaches hidden inside his PlayStation 4 (PS4) console

On 14 September, YouTuber @VitoGesualdi tweeted images of his roach-infested PS4, which has gained over 5,700 retweets.

Image via Twitter @VitoGesualdi

Image via Twitter @VitoGesualdi

In his tweet, Vito asked Sony to design smaller ventilation holes.
However, several people said that he should clean his home instead because roaches are attracted to uncleanliness.

Image via Twitter @VitoGesualdi

"Decided to try cleaning all the dead roaches out of my PS4. Sony, please design smaller vent holes next time," Vito tweeted.

Clean your house mate.— McBogRants (@_STBTD_) September 14, 2019

Roaches come from uncleanliness. Please clean your house. That’ll prevent all of this cuz they’ll have nowhere to hide.—   (@thereddempress_) September 15, 2019

Dudes got roaches in his house and mad at his PS4. If that isn’t transference idk what is — Cappin for Coochie (@Viiixgnz) September 14, 2019

Vito replied that his house is actually clean and explained that roach-infested game consoles are a common case

My dead-roach PS4 is going viral lol.For the record, two years ago I lived in a shitty apartment building. Roaches were infesting every apartment despite numerous exterminator visits, so "clean yo house" is not useful advice.My current place has no roaches. My house is clean.— VITO (@VitoGesualdi) September 15, 2019

Video game website Kotaku explained that cockroaches are attracted to warm, dark, or enclosed areas, so it is common to find these critters in places like game consoles.PS4's design, especially, is the most common roach hotel because of its larger vents compared to Microsoft's Xbox.

The solution? Store your PS4 in the open, where there is enough airflow for it to breathe

Kotaku also advises keeping the PS4 at a higher location where cockroaches cannot easily reach and to keep your home clean, of course.

You can read Vito's full tweet below:

Decided to try cleaning all the dead roaches out of my PS4.Sony, please design smaller vent holes next time. pic.twitter.com/4oa6URtArs— VITO (@VitoGesualdi) September 14, 2019

For a similar reason, this man found a telephone filled with dozens of dead cockroaches:

                This Video Of Cockroaches Hidden Inside A Telephone Will Make You Want To Throw Yours Away

MUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!

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Dragon Fruit Bak Kwa, Truffle Pineapple Tarts & Other Unusual CNY Yummies To Buy Online

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1. "Traditional Chinese Medicine" Yee Sang

Image via ItsHerbs (Facebook)

Image via ItsHerbs (Facebook)

Image via ItsHerbs (Facebook)

As its name suggests, this is not your typical yee sang. This 'Traditional Chinese Medicine' yee sang gift box by It's Herbs comes with around 10 healthy ingredients:– Red dates– Wolfberry– Longan– Biscuits– Sesame– Rice bran– Bergamot– Hawthorn– Tangerine peel– Pumpkin seedsIt's topped with crushed peanuts, crispy pepper powder, and five spice powder. Each box also includes indigestion tea therapy and five-finger fig root soup.You can buy it here.

2. Truffle pineapple tarts

Image via Cubes.Co

Image via Cubes.Co

Image via Cubes.Co

For something a lil' different, try these homemade pineapple tarts made with truffle oil. Based in Bukit Jalil, a home-based chef who runs bakery studio Cubes.Co came up with these for this CNY.You can buy it on Kravve.

3. Bacon cookies

Image via @caketella (Instagram)

Image via @caketella (Instagram)

Cake Tella was started by a then 23-year-old Eddie three years ago, who wanted to specialise in crafting cakes with alcohol. This CNY, he's selling crunchy pork bacon cookies! The cookies have a combination of dark chocolate chips with bits of porky goodness. Savoury and sweet in one. YUM.You can buy it here.

4. Dragon fruit bak kwa

Image via Kemaman Fat Boy

Image via Kemaman Fat Boy

Image via Kemaman Fat Boy

What's CNY without bak kwa? If you're looking for a 'healthier' option, these dehydrated dragon fruit 'bak kwa' are a perfect addition to the snack table this year. Less calories, no grease, and still yummy! You can buy it on Kravve.

5. Boozy CNY cookies

Image via @reccapieshop (Instagram)

Image via @reccapieshop (Instagram)

CNY cookies are a must but if you want something to get 'em aunties and uncles feeling a little happier than usual, add these alcoholic ones to the mix. Hehe.Recca Pie Shop is selling Kahlua espresso soft cookies and Breton biscuits with liquor, both of which are already pretty low on stock so you'll need to rush to get your hands on them. You can order them here. Contact them on WhatsApp.

If those aren't your kind of thing, you can get these CNY goodies instead:

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Even if you don't celebrate Chinese New Year, you'll wanna munch on these!

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Every year must have fish! ;)

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Here Are The 10 Best Photos Shot On iPhones Around The World According To Apple

Apple has selected winners of its 'Shot on iPhone' challenge launched in January, which sought the best photographs taken on Apple's smartphone

As part of the contest, participants had to submit images via email or on Instagram, Twitter, or Weibo, using the hashtag #ShotoniPhone.After the end of the submission period on 7 February, the winners were selected by a judging panel made up of prominent photographers including the former chief official White House photographer for President Obama Pete Souza, Apple vice president of Software Sebastien Marineau-Mes, and iPhone travel photographer Annet de Graaf.

According to Apple, the winning images unveiled on 26 February were produced on both newer and older iPhone models, ranging from the iPhone XS Max to the iPhone 7

The 10 selected winners will be featured on billboards in select cities, in Apple retail stores, and online.They will also receive a licensing fee for the usage of the images in Apple's marketing channels, and for the photographers to retain the rights to their work.

Image via Adweek

Here are Apple's top 10 picks for the best photos taken on an iPhone:

1. Alex Jiang (United States), iPhone XS Max

Image via Apple

Instagram: justphotons."This is a photo filled with lovely color and sense of story in the composition. Zooming in, you can see details of each family and their unique touch. The basketball hoop is placed right in the middle of the photo, adding more stories behind the image," said Che Man.

2. Blake Marvin (United States), iPhone XS Max

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Instagram: blakemarvin."This image took a lot of patience and great timing, with the iPhone's zero shutter lag and Smart HDR, we're able to see both the raccoon's eyes and the deep shadows inside the log - something that would have previously been nearly impossible with natural light," said Austin Mann.

3. Darren Soh (Singapore), iPhone XS Max

Image via Apple

Instagram: darrensohphoto."A reflection that looks like a painting, two worlds have collided. You are compelled to think about where and how this photo was taken, the bird flying in the corner provides the single sign of life in an otherwise surreal composition," said Phil Schiler.

4. Nikita Yarosh (Belarus), iPhone 7

Image via Apple

Instagram: yarosh.nikita_."I like the simplicity of this image, the composition, light, details, everything looks good. Then you see one small line that looks wrong and makes me think what happened, where is this place, who was there. For me a good image is not only one that is strong or beautiful, but makes you think about it — and keep thinking," said Luísa Dörr .

5. Dina Alfasi (Israel), iPhone X

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Instagram: dinalf."Love how the heart shaped water puddle frames the subject, capturing a glimpse of the world as the subject hurriedly walks past," said Sebastien Marineau-Mes.

6. Elizabeth Scarrott (United States), iPhone 8 Plus

Image via Apple

Instagram: liz.scarrott."A portrait that captures the wonderment of childhood in a beautiful setting. Great composition that shows both the personality of the child and the experience in the surroundings," said Brooks Kraft.

7. Andrew Griswold (United States), iPhone XS

Image via Apple

Instagram: andrewgriswold."This image is very well thought through and executed. The background pattern holds the image together and the repeated smaller versions of that pattern in the water droplets create a lot of visual interest. The creative use of depth of field here is excellent," said Jon McCormack.

8. Bernard Antolin (United States), iPhone XS Max

Image via Apple

Instagram: bernardantolin."Looks like a simple scene but a good choice of using black and white to elevate it with a different mood. Helps to bring out the dramatic contrast in the clouds and the surrounding landscape," said Kaiann Drance.

9. LieAdi Darmawan (United States), iPhone XS

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Instagram: adidarmawan."I feel like this landscape was treated like an old portrait. The texture of the mountains evokes an old wrinkled face. Portraits and landscapes are the oldest way of creative representation by humans. There's something about it that belongs to the realms of the subconscious mind, and this is mainly what appeals me of this picture; the part that I'm not able to explain," said Luísa Dörr.

10. Robert Glaser (Germany), iPhone 7

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Instagram: yungbrioche."Gorgeous dynamic range. There's detail throughout the photo in the meadow, trees, and clouds. Beautiful deep sky and pleasing color overall," said Kaiann Drance.

Which of the 10 #ShotoniPhone photos is your favourite? Let us know in the comments section below.