Friso Gold Wants You To Throw A Virtual Party For These Cute Little Cows, OMG So Adorbs!

This Spotlight is sponsored by Friso Gold.

With 11.11 coming up soon, you're probably on the lookout for all of the promos. Parents, here's a special one for you!

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With all of us doing our part to #stayathome, Friso Gold is also echoing this sentiment with their Mission Moo-Possible campaign. All you have to do is keep an eye out for their cows on the Internet, and you could win some awesome freebies!

Okay first off, LOOK HOW CUTE THE FRISO GOLD COWS ARE AHHHHHHHH! Don't you just wanna hug 'em? <3

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It's not just us who have been staying home. 1,111 of those cute little cows have been staying indoors too.

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While they're eating and sleeping well, they can't help feeling a little bored at home, nawww. Because happy cows make better quality milk, their happiness is Friso Gold's top priority.Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to help cheer up these totally adorbs cows! Whenever you spot them hanging around the Internet, just smack that button to throw them a fun lil party, wheee! :D

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What's in it for you, you ask? The chance to win cool freebies!

When you click to throw a party for the cows, you’ll be instantly rewarded with amoozing vouchers before and on 11.11, so you can use it for your 11.11 shopping haul, yaaaas!

And that's not all! You've gotta stay tuned to Friso Gold @ Lazada on 11.11 itself, so that you don't miss out on all their amoozing deals and promos.

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Awesome things such as Friso Gold vouchers of up to RM100 with no minimum spend, limited-time Crazy Brand Mega Offers, all-day great deals, and exclusive prices on Friso Gold Value Packs (6 x 1.2kg) will be revealed on the day. Make sure to look out for them!Here's a sneak preview at some of the deals:1. The first 1,000 customers to buy RM800 worth of Friso Gold / Frisomum Gold items will get a free BBQ-hotpot set.2. Crazy Brand Mega Offer (11 November, 12am - 2am) - Up to RM80 off!3. All-Day Great Deals (on 11 November) - Up to RM60 off!

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Friso Gold is a premium formulated milk powder for children brand that’s 100% produced and imported from the Netherlands

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With 140 years of Dutch dairy heritage and expertise, Friso Gold delivers natural milk nutrition. Friso Gold's products are preserved by the unique LocNutri™ Mild Heat Treatment Technology in a single manufacturing process from grass to glass.This results in nutritious milk that's easy to digest, helping kids grow stronger from the inside out—a benefit that's incredibly important to Malaysian parents.

Don't forget to take part in Friso Gold's Moo-Possible campaign and look out for their 11.11 deals!

Click here for more information.*Deals are only applicable to Friso Gold Step 3 and 4 & Frisomum Gold products.

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Thinking Of Buying A Home? You Can Purchase A New House Payment-Free For Up To 4 Years

This Spotlight is sponsored by Mah Sing.

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own home?

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Whether you're looking to settle down or invest in a new and upcoming property, homeownership is one of the biggest financial decisions of your life.In this economy, it's important to take advantage of the various initiatives being introduced to help ease home ownership. For this, we look no further than Mah Sing.

This premier lifestyle developer is making it easier for you to own a home with their latest campaign, #HomeWithMahSing

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Mah Sing firmly believes that a home is a place of sanctuary, a foundation of growth, and a stepping stone to success. That's why the #HomeWithMahSing campaign has introduced various initiatives to lend a helping hand to those seeking to purchase a new home. In the packages offered under the #HomeWithMahSing campaign, you have the option of choosing payment-free home ownership for up to four years for selected participating projects and units.

Curious about the kind of homes you can buy under this campaign? Here are some of the properties available:

1. Sensory @ Southville City, Selangor

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Sensory at Southville City is a freehold, 3-bedroom serviced apartment with an abundance of lifestyle facilities located in Bangi, Selangor. - Range: 888 sq ft - 914 sq ft - Total: From RM470,000- Monthly payment: From RM999

2. M Arisa, KL

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M Arisa is the first multi-level sky garden residence in Sentul, KL, spanning over two acres wide with over 35 family-friendly facilities.- Range: 550 sq ft - 1025 sq ft- Total: From RM299,000- Monthly payment: From RM999

3. M Luna, KL

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Located at the heart of Kepong, M Luna consists of two blocks of 2-bedroom to 4-bedroom apartments. Nestle comfortably from the bustling city in this luxurious-yet-affordable serviced apartments, all while being minutes away from most urban spots.- Range: 700 sq ft - 1000 sq ft - Total: From RM385,000- Monthly payment: From RM1,500

4. Acacia @ Meridin East, Johor

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This landed terrace residence is within a 1,313-acre freehold green township and guarded precinct, and it comes with two 9-acre lakes with family-friendly parks and ample facilities.- Size: 22' x 70'- Total: From RM498,000- Monthly payment: From RM1,300

5. Ferringhi Residence 2, Penang

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Enjoy a seaview resort-styled residence with the largest facility deck located in the heart of Batu Ferringhi, Penang.- Range: 1208 sq ft - 1565 sq ft- Total: From RM1,021,000- Monthly payment: From RM2,400

The #HomeWithMahSing campaign is only available until 29 March, so make sure you register your interest before then! You can find the full list of participating projects here.

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9 Cool Things You Should Get To Level Up Your Home, Office & Car For A Great Start To 2021

Omg, can you believe it? 2020 is finally over, and we're now in 2021. :o
What better way to kick-start the new year than to level up your lifestyle, right?

The products in this article are recommended by SAYS based on online reviews, and are not endorsed by Citibank.

For your home:

1. Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop – RM999

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Don't worry about spending hours sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping your floor. With Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop, it can do all of that for you! Plus, it's classy, sleek, compact, and is equipped to cover all the little nooks and crannies of your home.You can get it here.

2. Nespresso Essenza Mini Coffee Machine – RM599

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Get your morning cuppa with just a press of the button with Nespresso. Additionally, you can save money and enjoy barista-level coffee with Nespresso's range of coffee pods like barista creations, matcha, chocolate, coffee from different origins, and even Starbucks flavours.Start your 2021 with a good cup of coffee. Find out more here.

3. Phillips Air Fryer – RM1,583

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If your goal for 2021 is to eat healthier or cook more frequently, an air fryer makes an excellent gadget for your kitchen. It's easy to clean, cooks fast, and is perfect for those who aren't a good cook but wants to get some simple cooking done. Best of all, you hardly need any oil to get cooking! Get it here.

For your workspace:

4. Take A Seat Ergonomic Chair – From RM599

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An ergonomic chair is a good investment to kick-start your new year, in addition to making your workspace look pretty cool too. Most importantly, you can work for long hours without feeling any strain on your hips, back, neck, and shoulders. Take A Seat is a trusted brand that offers ergonomic office equipment including their award-winning ergonomic chairs. Find out more here.

5. Google Nest Mini – RM155

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The Google Nest Mini is powered by Google Assistant, you can ask it questions, set alarms, play music, or listen to the latest news with this small but powerful device. It's like a virtual assistant at your beck and call. The best part is you get to feel like you're living in the future by pairing it with smart home devices so that you can voice-control your workspace. You can get it here.

6. Tiny Forest Diamond Case Terrarium – RM160

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Unlike most houseplants, a terrarium is easy to maintain, nurture, and it doesn't make a mess. Spruce up your workspace at home or office by getting yourself a terrarium. It's beautiful, and adds a whole new touch and feel to your desk. Check out Tiny Forest. From as low as RM95, they offer customisable terrariums that can be delivered right to your doorstep. Find out more here.

For your car:

7. HGV Car Air Purifier – RM213.92

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Cars collect dust easily, and it's not often that we vacuum our car seats and carpets. HGV Car Air Purifier keeps your car smelling fresh and clean, in addition to getting rid of pollens, bacteria, and dust. It also displays the temperature and humidity in your car, so you can keep track of the air quality. It's compact, mighty, and convenient for your car. Get it here.

8. Yi Dashcam – RM149

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A car dashcam enhances your overall car security, and the footage makes good evidence to back you up if anything were to happen. Aside from recording crystal clear footages, Yi Dashcam features an ultra-wide-angle that captures blindspots that even you as the driver may not be able to detect. You can get it here.

9. Portable 10-Litre Mini Fridge – RM242

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Got any future plans for a road trip with your friends or loved ones once it's safe to travel again? This portable mini fridge is equipped for both home and car use. So, when you're not on the road, you can opt to use the fridge as your minibar. It gets the job done with minimal motor noise and has a cold or hot function. Meaning, you can also use it to keep your food warm, which we gotta admit, is pretty cool. You can get it here.

Got your eyes on one of these items? Or been meaning to get something on your list?
Whatever you're looking to buy to upgrade your 2021, remember to swipe with your Citibank Debit card or Citi credit card for a chance to win crazy cashback rewards and awesome prizes!

Simply pay with your Citibank cards from now until 28 February 2021, and stand to win prizes you desire. Here's a list of prizes up for grabs: Grand Prize x 1*RM100,000 cashbackSecond Prize x 1*RM60,000 cashbackThird Prize x 1*RM40,000 cashback Monthly Prizes (20 winners per campaign each month)Choose from: - Dyson V11 Absolute + and Dyson Airwrap Styler Complete x 20- Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Galaxy Earbuds- MacBook Pro 13" and Mac Magic Mouse 2 x 20, or- Samsung TV 65" and Samsung Sound Bar x 20Daily Prizes (80 winners per day)RM50 Touch 'n Go eWallet reload pinWant to stand a chance to win? All you have to do is spend with Citibank via debit or credit card in-store or online to submit entries in order to win. Meaning, the more entries you submit, the higher your chances of winning. *Cashback prizes are applicable to Citi credit card members only. Terms and conditions apply.

Not a Citibank user yet? Open a Citibank account, sign up for a Citi credit card, or apply for a personal loan, and you could earn up to 50 entries for the contest!

For existing Citibank customers, you can also earn entries through Citibank's personal loan application, supplementary credit card, Citi Quick Cash, Citi PayLite, and so many more. Find out more here. Additionally, you can also perform other actions with Citibank such as increasing your credit limit, logging into your Citibank app, withdrawing more than RM1,000 in a single ATM transaction, and many more. Terms and conditions apply. Find out more here.

What are you waiting for? Start spending with Citibank in order to win crazy prizes! Get more information here.

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Defence Minister: We May Deploy National Army If People Refuse To Obey 14-Day Restriction

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that the government may deploy the national army if citizens continue to go against the Restriction of Movement Order (RMO)

During a televised briefing today, 19 March, the minister said that military presence will only be enforced as a last resort.However, he hopes that it would not be necessary.

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He emphasised that if the compliance rate remains low, there is a big possibility that the military will be utilised to get people to stay home

Police had informed Ismail that only around 60% of people adhered to the RMO on the first day it was enforced, reported The Star.

"We are confident that police are able to control the situation, but self-discipline among the people is more important, rather than imposing authority," he added.

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Meanwhile, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has debunked rumours claiming that there will be military helicopters flying nationwide to spray pesticide against the coronavirus

The viral message states that people must stay inside after 12am tonight and be aware of noise from the helicopters.According to the anti-fake news portal Sebenarnya.my, the National Security Council has confirmed that the message is untrue.

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Anyone found outside of their home and at a social gathering during the RMO can be jailed up to two years:

                You Can Get 2 Years' Jail If You Attend Social Gatherings Amidst Restricted Movement Order

A repeated offence can get you up to five years' imprisonment.

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Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said that the government may be forced to extend the 14-day restriction if COVID-19 continues to spread in the country:

                PM: 14-Day Restriction Of Movement Order May Be Extended If COVID-19 Continues To Spread

This isn't a time for you to return to your hometown or attend kenduri.

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[VIDEO] "Anak Bertuah" - Syok Menyamar Jadi Patung Dekat Butik, Sekali Kantoi Mak Terjumpa

Follow kami di Telegram, jadi antara yang terawal untuk dapatkan berita dan artikel-artikel menarik di SAYS Seismik.

Jika anda mempunyai anak yang masih kecil, pasti banyak telatah dan ragam mereka bukan?

Mana tidaknya, kadang-kala pemikiran mereka ini berada di luar daripada jangkaan dan tidak disangka.Ianya kerana semakin mereka membesar semakin banyak perkara yang ingin mereka tahu dan belajar. Jadi, ibu bapa kenalah bersiap sedia dengan situasi ini.Namun, lain pula yang terjadi dengan sebuah video di TikTok ini apabila gelagat seorang kanak-kanak perempuan menyamar jadi patung mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @nabillazailany hati hati kalau di mall ##fyp ##fyp ##tiktokviraltrending ##arisyarania  original sound  - Nabilla Zailany

Cari anak dalam butik, rupa-rupanya tengah berangan jadi patung

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan si ibu sedang mencari anaknya di dalam sebuah butik pakaian.Namun, tidak lama selepas itu dia menjumpai anaknya itu dicelah-celah patung sambil berdiri tegak dan berangan menjadi seperti patung juga.Insiden itu membuatkan si ibu tergelak melihat gelagat anak perempuannya itu. Malah, video tersebut telah mendapat perhatian ramai di TikTok.

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"Pandai pulak dia duduk celah tu" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat kanak-kanak tersebut. Malah, ada juga yang menganggapnya cerdik dan panjang akal kerana berfikiran begitu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 58.7K views, 2,223 likes dan 114 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Dia ingat tak ada orang nampak ke menyorok dekat situ. Comel je :P

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Cuba Tiru Pembaca Berita Kazakhstan, Warganet Pula Pening Tak Faham Apa Gadis Ini Cakap

Follow kami di Telegram, Instagram dan TikTok SAYS Seismik, jadi antara yang terawal untuk dapatkan berita serta artikel-artikel menarik.

Bekerja sebagai seorang pembaca berita sememangnya bukanlah mudah

Ia memerlukan pertuturan yang lancar dan tahap konfiden tinggi untuk menyampaikan berita kepada para penonton.Namun, lain pula yang terjadi dalam video tular ini apabila seorang gadis cuba meniru pembaca berita dari Kazakhstan telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @santischubert Susah #fyp #foryoupage #xyzbca   suara asli - Cil - Cil

Baca berita dalam bahasa Kazakhstan straight 15 saat, tapi ramai tak faham

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @santischubert, kelihatan gadis itu meletakkan laptop di depannya sambil memasang rakaman pembaca berita lelaki dari Kazakhstan.Apa yang mencuri tumpuan ramai adalah apabila dia membaca berita dalam bahasa Kazakhstan dari awal sampai habis tanpa henti dengan sangat lancar.Tetapi, apa yang membuatkan ramai terhibur adalah bunyi bahasa itu kedengaran lucu dan seperti dia sedang mengumur kahak.

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Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah berjaya mencecah sehingga 6.3M tontonan, 675.9K tanda suka serta 12.4K komen di laman TikTok

Tinjauan di ruangan komen pula mendapati rata-rata warganet tidak faham apa yang dibaca olehnya dan berpendapat bahasa tersebut lucu. Ada juga yang bertanya bagaimana gadis itu boleh hafal dengan teliti setiap ayat dalam berita tersebut.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Dah macam jampi pun ada min dengar, lawaklah kau kak! Gigih betul hafal eh :D

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Japanese Man Spends RM60,000 On Realistic Dog Costume To Fulfill His Canine Fantasies

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Videos of a Japanese man dressing up in a realistic dog costume has caught the attention of thousands of YouTube viewers worldwide

According to The Straits Times, the man named Toco bought the Rough Collie dog suit at an estimated two million yen (RM60,000).On Toco's YouTube channel, viewers can watch him as the Collie performing tricks, going on walks, receiving belly rubs, and pretending to eat dog food.The "dog" is also seen engaging with his fans by answering their frequently-asked questions through cards.Toco's videos average a view count of 30,000 views, with his most successful video receiving over three million views.

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Toco said he has always had an innate interest in becoming an animal ever since he was a child

In a self introduction video, Toco explains that it has always been a childhood dream of his to become an animal, and now that he is an adult, he could fulfill it.He mentions that he will not be revealing his identity in fear of being harassed by those who may not agree with his lifestyle. Toco also shares his gratitude for his viewers who support him for his unique hobby.

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Toco has been receiving plenty of love and positivity on his videos, generating a fanbase of over 22,000 subscribers

Many viewers praised the adorable costume and shared their interest in becoming animals as well. "I also dream of becoming an animal, just like you. To me, the therians (humans who identify themselves as animals) are beautiful!" commented a viewer.

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"Love you, Toco! Keep living your dreams!" said another.

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There were a few viewers who speculated the videos were hiding a darker truth, with one commenting, "Imagine this being a dark web video, and the person dressed is being forced."

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However, the claims have never been proven nor justified as Toco seems to be enjoying his new life as a dog on his own free will.

Check out Toco's YouTube videos here:

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Who are we to judge? Here's a streamer earning money by selling her bathwater, used underwear, and farts online:

                "Filled With Her Essence" — Streamer Sells Her Bathwater, Farts & Used Underwear Online

According to the streamer's website, a bottle of her fart costs approximately RM978.

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[VIDEO] Ibu Terhibur Tengok Tudung Anak Balik Sekolah 'Auto' Jadi Kembung Macam Mak Cik

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Anak-anak yang masih bersekolah tentu banyak ragam dan kerenahnya

Sampai kadang kala ibu bapa pun pening hendak melayan mereka. Namun, merekalah penghibur hati dan pelengkap dalam rumah tangga.Seperti video di TikTok ini apabila seorang wanita berkongsi anaknya berhias cantik pergi ke sekolah telah mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @nadiamaulasamsudin NASIB BAIK SANGGOL LINTANG DIY JE  Tiba-Tiba Speed Up - liriklagu

Balik sekolah tudung jadi macam 'mak cik' pula

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang ibu sedang merakam situasi semasa anaknya mahu pergi ke sekolah.Dapat dilihat anak perempuannya itu berhias lawa kerana ada aktiviti di sekolahnya. Tudung dan sanggulnya juga semua terletak dengan cantik dan elok.Namun, apa yang lebih melucukan adalah si ibu kemudian berkongsi gambar selepas si anak pulang dari sekolah. Kelihatan tudungnya kembung dan sanggul di atas kepalanya juga hampir jatuh.

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"Dik, bunga lintang kena tiup ribut ke?" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut merasa terhibur dan memuji kecomelan kanak-kanak itu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 1M views, 74.9K likes dan 392 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Tak apa, tudung awak kembung pun still comel dik :D


148 Have Died From COVID-19 In Italy Where The Outbreak Is Showing No Sign Of Slowing Down

The coronavirus disease outbreak is surging across Europe with Italy being the worst hit, where it's showing no sign of slowing down

As of Friday, 6 March, a total of 148 people have died in Italy contagion that has infected 3,858 there.Of the 148 dead, 41 died over the past 24 hours, the Civil Protection Agency said on Thursday.According to Reuters, the accumulative number of COVID-19 cases in Italy was 3,089 on Wednesday. However, it jumped to almost 800 in a day to reach 3,858 confirmed cases.The increase in both the number of deaths and the number of confirmed cases is by far the largest since the coronavirus outbreak began in Europe in mid-February, Reuters reported.

Medical staff wearing protective suits carry the coffin containing the body of a woman after she passed away in her room at the Garden hotel in Laigueglia, northwest Italy, on 1 March.
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There are confirmed COVID-19 cases in all of Italy's 20 regions

While the outbreak is said to be focused on a handful of hotspots in the north of Italy, there are 44 in central Lazio around Rome, and 45 in southern Campania around Naples."We are asking the country for unity, we are all in the same boat and we need to work together otherwise it will be hard to overcome this crisis," Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte was reported as saying.Schools across the country have been ordered to close until 15 March with cinemas and theatres ordered to remain close for longer periods, according to Reuters.

Photo shows empty tables outside a restaurant at St Mark's Square, which is usually full of tourists after Italy adopted a decree with emergency new measures to contain the coronavirus.
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Meanwhile, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that countries are not taking the coronavirus crisis seriously enough

According to WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, a "long list" of countries were not showing "the level of political commitment" needed to "match the level of the threat we all face", France24 reported."This is not a drill," the WHO chief warned, "This epidemic is a threat to every country, rich and poor".

We're concerned that in some countries the level of political commitment & the actions that demonstrate that commitment don't match the level of the threat we all face. This isNOT a drillNOT the time to give upNOT a time for excusesThis is a time for pulling out all the stops— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) March 5, 2020

In Malaysia, the Ministry of Health has released a travel advisory, asking Malaysians to temporarily postpone travel to affected countries

Among the countries and regions listed by the MOH, there are three regions in Italy, which are Lombardy, Veneto, and Emilia-Romagna, with Hokkaido in Japan, and Tehran, Qom, and Gilan in Iran.

Official statement by MOH Malaysia. pic.twitter.com/bRmjijFnxR— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) March 5, 2020


[TERKINI] Program Latihan Khidmat Negara (PLKN) & Biro Tatanegara (BTN) Mansuh Serta Merta

Kabinet telah mengambil keputusan untuk memansuhkan Program Latihan Khidmat Negara (PLKN) dan Biro Tata Negara (BTN), berkuat kuasa serta-merta, hari ini, 13 Ogos

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Menteri Belia dan Sukan, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman berkata, "Bagaimanapun, nasib pegawai, kakitangan dan kakitangan kontrak akan terus dijaga termasuk dibayar gaji selain diserap ke dalam Kementerian Belia dan Sukan (KBS)."PLKN dan BTN akan diganti dengan program baharu yang dapat membentuk belia masa depan berwawasan dan tinggi nilai jati diri."Program baharu yang diuruskan KBS itu akan membabitkan penstrukturan semula fungsi, perjawatan, peruntukan kewangan dan aset," katanya seperti yang dilaporkan akhbar Berita Harian.

Pengisian program baharu itu akan dirangka secara holistik dengan menggabungkan aktiviti dalam dan luar bangunan berimpak tinggi di samping menyerlahkan potensi anak muda dalam membangunkan negara berpandukan Perlembagaan Persekutuan dan Rukun Negara

"Elemen yang diterapkan termasuk bina semangat, pembinaan perwatakan dan integrasi nasional, kenegaraan, jati diri serta sosialisasi politik."Penambahbaikan ini selaras dengan hasrat KBS yang ingin mengangkat suara anak muda dalam landskap Malaysia Baharu," tambahnya lagi.

Menteri Belia dan Sukan, Syed Saddiq
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Menurutnya, program baharu itu akan membabitkan kolaborasi merentasi kementerian dan agensi seperti Jabatan Perdana Menteri, Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat (KPWKM), Kementerian Pertahanan dan Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi."Turut terbabit adalah pertubuhan bukan kerajaan termasuk organisasi belia untuk memperhalusi mekanisme pelaksanaan yang berkesan," katanya.

Program yang bakal ditubuhkan ini adalah usaha kerajaan bagi memastikan program dilakukan lebih inklusif, telus dan bebas daripada doktrin politik serta perkauman

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PLKN telah diperkenalkan pada 16 Februari 2004 oleh pentadbiran terdahulu bagi memperkasa nilai jati diri dan kenegaraan belia.BTN pula merupakan unit di bawah Jabatan Perdana Menteri (JPM) yang ditubuhkan pada 1981 untuk memupuk semangat patriotisme, membina sikap berteraskan nilai murni dan penghayatan cintakan negara dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia.

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Why Is The Pahang Government Logging Down A Jungle As Huge As Cyberjaya?

In The Middle Of Pahang Where The Beautiful Lesong Permanent Forest Reserve Lies, A Jungle Area The Size Of Cyberjaya Is Being Logged Down

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Some 3,000ha Of The Lesong Permanent Forest Reserve Is Being Cleared To Make Way For Commercial Timber Plantations Such As Rubber

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KUALA ROMPIN: A jungle area the size of Cyberjaya is being logged in the middle of one of Pahang’s most important forests to make way for possible rubber plantations. Earmarked by the Pahang government, some 3,000ha of the Lesong permanent forest Reserve is currently being cleared, with an untold number of logs being taken out of the jungle every day.

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The Pahang Forestry Department Says The Move Is Legal As The Forest Logged Are Poor Quality Forest Areas

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The Pahang Forestry Department defends the move as legal, saying it has been approved by the state’s executive council and only affects areas known as “degraded forest”.

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At least a third of Lesong’s forests have been deemed as poor in timber quality – the reason the Pahang government says it is allowing it to be logged before being replanted. Pahang Forestry Department director Datuk Mohd Paiz Kamaruzaman said these poor quality forest areas would be converted to timber plantation sites.

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“Part of the Lesong forest reserve is considered poor based on its standing volume composition (referring to how much wood in the trees can actually be sold). “Hence, a decision was made by the Pahang state government to convert part of Lesong that is poor in standing volume composition into commercial timber plantations,” he told The Star via e-mail.

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However, Forest Researcher Lim Teck Wyn Is Sceptical, Pointing Out That The Pahang Government Has Not Provided Evidence That Lesong Is A Degraded Forest

Trucks carrying logs from the Lesong permanent forest reserve.
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Forest researcher Lim Teck Wyn was sceptical about the Pahang Forestry Department’s claim that the loggers were only clearing degraded parts of the forest. “They have not provided evidence that it is a degraded forest. A heavily degraded area means there would be very few logs to salvage,” he said.

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Pertubuhan Perlindungan Khazanah Alam (Association for the Protection of Natural Heritage of Malaysia or Peka) president Puan Sri Shariffa Sabrina Syed Akil said there was no telling what might happen to Lesong’s ecosystem in the long run. She said although the state government had the right to do whatever it pleased with its forests, such actions were “morally wrong”.

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Environmentalists Are Warning That The Continued Deforestation Of Lesong Would Have Devastating Effects On The Forest Ecosystem

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Environmentalists are warning that continued logging and development of Lesong may lead to a substantial decline in animals and plants already on the list of threatened species.

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Some years ago, tigers and elephants roamed freely in the area just above the wildlife-rich Endau-Rompin National Park, home to much of Malaysia’s flora and fauna. With the logging, the animals have been forced further into unlogged areas, getting squeezed into ever smaller habitats.

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CLEARING of 3,000ha of the Lesong permanent reserve forest in Pahang refers. It is absurd for the authorities to say that the forest reserved is being cleared because of poor quality timber. In the first place, it is gazetted as forest reserve. It is gazetted as a forest reserve, not because of its timber but because of its ecosystem.

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Lesong Is Home To Endangered Tigers And Elephants, The Continued Logging Of Their Natural Habitat Would Speed Up The Wildlife's Extinction

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According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species, 686 plants and 225 animals in Malaysia are at risk of extinction.

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There are now only about 300 tigers in peninsular Malaysia – in Belum-Temenggor, Taman Negara and the Endau-Rompin Complex, which includes Lesong. Any decline in numbers would lead to a real threat of extinction.

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Large-Scale Uniform Logging Of The Forest Would Also Lead To Displaced Animal Populations And Loss Of Rare Plant Life

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Environmental consultant Dylan Jefri Ong said the large-scale uniform logging – also known as clearcutting – that was going on now would have a destructive effect on the forest ecosystem. “Some of these would be loss and fragmentation of wildlife habitats, leading to displaced animal populations, as well as the loss of rare or endangered plant life,” he said.

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Ong said the warning was clear: “Stop the logging or these endangered species will lose their habitats.” He said the logging was exposing more and more of the forest areas to what is known as the “edge effect”.

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That is when the edges of the forest where logging has laid the land bare get exposed to wind and sunlight, which forces animals like tigers away, shrinking their habitat.

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As Wildlife Population Are Displaced Due To The Shrinking Natural Habitat, The Risk Of Human-Wildlife Conflicts Will Increase

Elephants, however, were attracted to such areas, said elephant expert Associate Prof Ahimsa Campos-Arceiz of Nottingham University Malaysia. He said they were drawn to the fresh shoots in these areas. “If these areas were to become plantations later, such as if timber latex clones were planted there, it could result in human-wildlife conflicts,” he said.

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Timber latex clones are rubber trees that provide both latex and rubber wood for furniture.

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Elephant Expert Prof Campos-Arceiz Is Worried That The Expansion Of Logging Roads Would Make It Easier For Poachers To Enter The Forest

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The Star team saw elephant tracks and dung along some of the logging roads and Prof Campos-Arceiz said there was a danger that the logging sites scattered across the Lesong landscape would grow in size, affecting the elephant habitats.

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He was also worried that the logging roads would also make it easier for poachers to get into the forest. “Once you have something like this, it will start growing. It’s a big mistake,” he said.

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Lesong Comes Under The Endau-Rompin Complex, A Tiger Priority Area As Stipulated In The National Tiger Action Plan

                The Shocking Truth: There Are Only 340 Malayan Tigers Left In Malaysia!

Malaysia's national animal is now critically endangered with only 250 - 340 Malayan tigers left in the wild.

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When A Group Of Caring Malaysians Made A Cancer-Stricken Boy's Legoland Dream Come True

Meet Muhammad Danish Maarif

He is 11 years old and is battling a form of bone cancer called osteosarcoma.

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Danish loves Lego and his biggest wish is to visit Legoland Malaysia

He, however, cannot visit his dream toy park in Johor Baru.Doctors have strongly advised against letting him travel as his cancer had spread everywhere inside his body. There is nothing more the doctors can do for Danish. His chemotherapy was stopped and he was allowed to go home to rest, reported The Star.

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A few days back, after a few concerned Malaysians came to know about Danish's wish, they decided to make his wish come true

Led by Wan Shahriza Wan Ab Rahman, Mary Anne, Maz, Jennifer, and Kopi Soh, they decided that if Danish cannot go to Legoland, they would bring Legoland to his home.

And, through their joint effort, they made his wish come true

They turned up at his place in Kuala Selangor on Wednesday, 28 September, with toys contributed by Lego Malaysia and Legoland Malaysia Resort.They turned his room into a miniature Lego wonderland, filling it with Lego-styled life-size figures of Darth Vader and Stormtroopers among others.

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In return, Danish rewarded their efforts with a big smile

And it was all they needed as his smile touched their hearts.

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His smile is no ordinary thing, given how much in pain Danish is after having one of his legs amputated, one of his lungs removed, and a part of his other lung scrapped.

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His mother, meanwhile, spoke about his love for Lego and how she never expected to see her son's wish coming true in such manner

Lego has always been his passion, and we bought him what we could afford. But ever since he became sick, he kept asking for Lego to help him pass the time and I would go out to find Lego for him. He likes cars, lorries but he's happy as long as he gets Lego. In the past, he used to repair his remote-controlled cars when they were spoiled. He is really creative. He is a very good boy, and he tries his best to not place demands on me. I never expected to see that his request would lead to this, and I am very thankful. We never thought that people would do this for him. He has been smiling, a sign that he is very happy," Suhaida Mohamad was quoted as saying.

Check out more photos of Danish inside his very own Legoland

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Nokia Unveils Low Cost Lumia 525 Windows Phone With 1GB Of RAM

After weeks of speculation, Nokia's new budget Windows Phone, the Lumia 525, is now official

Nokia has finally unveiled the successor to the Lumia 520 smartphone. Named Lumia 525, the long-rumoured smartphone looks identical to its predecessor.

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Nokia Lumia 525 unveiled
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The phone has a 4-inch (800 x 480) display and a 5 megapixel camera.
The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor clocked at 1GHz.

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Unlike the Lumia 520 that includes 512MB RAM, the Lumia 525 has 1GB of RAM onboard

The phone has an internal memory of 8GB. There is also a microSD card slot that supports a microSD card up to 64GB. The phone runs Windows Phone 8 OS.

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Lumia 525's official listing includes three regions - Africa, Asia Pacific and Middle East
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The Nokia Lumia 525 runs Windows Phone 8, and Nokia has loaded the handset with its usual apps selection, including Nokia Smart Cam, Here Maps and Cinemagraph.

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The phone supports Micro SIM card and brings with it a host of pre-loaded app for great productivity and fun. There's Business apps free for download like Adobe acrobat reader, Lync (Corporate IM) and Office apps such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint, OneNote etc.

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Nokia Lumia 525 has a powerful battery

The Nokia Lumia 525 packs a 1430mAh battery which according to the company can deliver up to 17 hours of talktime and up to 336 hours of standby time.

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You can swap out the battery if you run out of power.
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The 525's rear cover and 1,430mAh battery are replaceable. If you don't like yellow, there's a choice of four other cover colors you can swap to: blue, red, white and black.

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The Lumia 525 will ship in black, white, orange, and yellow colours

According to The Verge, "the Lumia 525 will be available in Singapore initially on December 14th for SGD249 ($199)." There is no information as to when the device will be available in Malaysia.

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SAYS' 8 Places To Spend New Year's Eve In Malaysia

1. SohoKL @ Solaris Mont Kiara's countdown party has always been the party animals' favourite

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The crowd at SohoKL on 31 December 2012.
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2. Kenanga City Mall will be hosting 'We Love Asia's NYE Party' for trance fans

We Love Asia present 2014.
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One of the biggest New Year’s Eve parties in town this year, We Love Asia is bringing a solid lineup to the city.

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Headlining the night is Irish DJ John O’Callaghan, DJ Leon Bolier, DJ Shogun, Rojakbois, Day Post and Felxo B.

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3. The Roof provides entertainment for all age groups

Stratosphere is probably the best place to countdown and enjoy the night view.
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                The Best Things About Being On A Helipad That Morphs By Night, As Told By Bloggers

'The Roof', a new dining and entertainment hub comprising of 5 concept outlets, has recently opened it's doors at 1 F...

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4. Cilantro Restaurant And Wine Bar is the best place for romantic couples

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Even at No. 8, Cilantro is the first Malaysian restaurant to make it into the top 10 of the Miele Guide.

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I would probably not be exaggerating when I say the magnitude of Cilantro’s return was to KL-ites the gastronomic equivalent of a Beatles tour, assuming John Lennon could somehow be brought back to life.

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Cilantro Restaurant and Wine Bar.
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5. Danga Bay, Johor is where your family can welcome 2014 together

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Danga Bay Marina turns lively at night; and you can experience Danga Bay's own "Danga Cruise", that will bring you for sightseeing around Danga Bay.

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You can also enjoy "Danga World" a theme park where you can bring your family and friends and spend your leisure time having fun with all the rides and games.

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6. Straits Quay, Penang will be having a masquerade-themed countdown party this year

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Count the minutes to a brand new year at Straits Quay's Masquerade New Year party featuring street art activities, live music performance, masquerade dance performance, mystery act, firework display and more.

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7. Not feeling it yet? Any one of these cafes in the Klang Valley is good if you prefer spending new year's eve with a cup of coffee and close friends

The Bee @ Publika.
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VCR @ Jln Galloway.
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Acme Bar & Coffee @ The Troika.
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                [PHOTOS] SAYS Top 20 Must-Try Coffee Places In KL

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This Is Why You Can’t Save Money Or Succeed In Anything

As a human being, it’s normal that we have our desires and goals to achieve at different stages of our life

To achieve these goals, we rely on our instinct and determination to pull us through and get it done.However, we often find ourselves giving up before we are able to achieve these goals or sometimes, before we even start! This is mainly because of our lack of willpower. This phenomena is also known as ego depletion.

Here is what you need to know about ego depletion

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Ego depletion was studied by University of Florida’s Professor Roy Baumeister in the 1990s. In an experiment, two groups of people were deprived of food for several hours. Later, they were each exposed to the sight and scent of cookies and different types of candy.One group was allowed to pig out; the other was asked to resist temptation, and eat radishes instead. When they were both given (unsolvable) puzzles later, the group that ate radishes quit much faster than the group that was allowed to indulge.This is one example of ego depletion: we all have a limited store of willpower, which is depleted every time we must exert self-control.

Another simple example: We all tend to make better decisions in the morning, such as choosing a dress or breakfast

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In the evening, we tend to loosen up when it comes to choices because we have exhausted our willpower by then. Hence, it is normal to see a person making bad choices in the evening than in the morning.With some tasks, there is relatively less accumulation of reward, for expending willpower. There is some reward, in that you postpone the use of the money, or that you resist taking in unnecessary calories a while longer; but it’s nowhere near as tangible as the reward of, say, climbing a mountain (every exertion of willpower takes you tangibly closer to the peak).Example, you can resist spending money on a dress or Starbucks coffee 10 times, 20 times, or even 30 times. But the one time you give in, it undoes all your previous efforts – the money is gone.

How do you cope with ego depletion? There are three ways to deal with it:

1. Assessing bigger reserves of willpower

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There are two types of people that have higher willpower than the average: healthy ones and those that have higher goals. Healthy people usually have stable and healthy lifestyles that allow them to cope with life decisions rather than having to worry about their physical condition.As for those who aim higher in life, they will have their precise set of standard and principles in life to follow. For example, many single parents can somehow find the reserves to work two or even three jobs, whereas the average person would find that to be too much.When it comes to saving money, aim for the bigger price such as retirement life in another country and you will behave in such a way so you can afford that in the future.

2. Expending willpower more consciously

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In simple words, allow yourself to relax on occasions – try to reserve your willpower for important situations.For example, if you know you have a long list of important work tomorrow, you might want to allow yourself to indulge in that ice-cream tonight.Or, if you decide you want to lose weight, you could set “cheat days” when you can have that bucket of fried chicken, while your stores of willpower recharge.As for money management, it’s a matter of focus: try to cut down expenses in two or three specific areas (e.g. dining, transport, and movies), rather than by trying to control every single activity according to a budget. You’re more likely to find success in saving money this way.

3. Removing the need for willpower

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For example, play a sport that you like, instead of forcing yourself onto a treadmill for an hour.When it comes to budgeting, try something cheaper and see if you like it more. If your tendency is to go to restaurants, why not try “hawker food” for a month, where you explore something local (and cheaper)? If you like movies, maybe try Netflix instead of the cinema for a month.You will likely find that switching to a lower-cost substitute, or learning to enjoy something cheaper, is easier than trying to build up your willpower.


[VIDEO] Kehilangan Ayah Semasa Dikuarantin, Netizen Sebak Lihat Reaksi Tenang Adik Ini

Baru-baru ini tular mengenai seorang kanak-kanak lelaki yang mendapat berita pemergian ayahnya semasa sedang dikuarantin di MAEPS Serdang

Menurut sumber, ayahnya telah meninggal dunia akibat Covid-19 dan ibunya pula kini sedang berada di ICU kerana turut menghidap wabak maut itu.Menerusi sebuah perkongsian video daripada seorang pengguna di laman Twitter, kelihatan rata-rata pesakit di MAEPS Serdang dan juga petugas barisan hadapan memberikan sokongan moral dan sumbangan kilat kepada kanak-kanak lelaki itu.Lihat video penuh di bawah:

Tengok story kawan sendiri, Allahu sebaknya ada sorang budak ni kehilangan ayah tersayang Semoga diberikan kekuatan untuk adik ni, Aamin pic.twitter.com/pmc55qGjkL— asparagus (@yourmang0) January 14, 2021

Muka kelihatan sugul dan masih sedang memahami apa yang sedang terjadi

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Kanak-kanak lelaki itu yang dikenali sebagai Mohamad Nor kelihatan tenang ketika dia mendapat perkhabaran sedih itu, namun riak wajahnya yang nampak kosong dan sugul telah membuatkan netizen sebak.Dia tidak berkesempatan untuk melihat jenazah ayahnya buat kali terakhir kerana masih dikuarantin di MAEPS bersama abangnya.Warga MAEPS sempat membuat sesi bacaan Yassin secara beramai-ramai buat Allahyarham ayah dan keluarga adik Mohamad Nor.

Baiknyaaa semua orang. Bacaan yassin untuk arwah ayah adik tadi pic.twitter.com/vyiqtAFgKC— asparagus (@yourmang0) January 14, 2021

"Allahuakbar this is so heartbreaking, I couldn't imagine how I would react if I'm in that situation" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah mendapat 373,1k views, 27.1k retweets dan 22.1k likes.Dalam pada itu, netizen turut menitipkan doa dan sokongan moral buat adik Mohamad Nor agar dia tabah menghadapi ujian berat itu. Mereka sebak dan menangis melihat keadaannya yang sugul itu. Antara komen daripada netizen:

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Semoga adik Mohamad Nor terus kuat dan tabah dengan ujian yang berlaku. Al-Fatihah untuk Allahyarham.

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14 Best Mini Things We Found On The Internet

1. This mini teddy bear held by a tiny hamster

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2. This delectable mini donuts packaged in a tiny box

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3. How about some mini oranges?

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4. Have you ever seen an octopus this tiny?

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5. How about travelling solo? Parking will be super easy too!

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6. This mini book coupled together with tiny words and pictures

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7. Mini Oreos! Yum!

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8. Fancy going on an Italian diet? How about trying this mini Italian meal?

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9. Meet the world's tiniest monkey, the Pygmy Marmoset!

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10. As tech products get bigger and bigger, we're sure some would want a mini Macbook

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11. Wanna go yum cha? Go bring this along!

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12. Remember shopping at the mini mart back as a kid?

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13. Don't like monkeys? How would you like to have a mini aquarium?

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14. Shopping will never be the same again with this mini shopping cart!

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Maszlee Now Says PTPTN's Controversial Salary Deduction Scheme Has Been Put On Hold

Following the backlash surrounding the Income-Contingent Loan Repayment (ICLR) scheme, Education Minister Dr. Maszlee Malik now says that the new PTPTN repayment scheme is currently being put on hold

The ICLR PTPTN repayment scheme will be suspended for the time being until we receive the collective inputs and feedback from all stakeholders.— Maszlee Malik (@maszlee) December 7, 2018

In a tweet posted earlier today, 7 December, the minister explained that ICLR - also known as Potongan Gaji Berjadual (PGB) - has been suspended until they have collected "input and feedback" from all stakeholders.

PTPTN chairman Wan Saiful Wan Jan announced on Wednesday, 5 December, that the ICLR scheme - which will see borrowers' salaries deducted monthly - was supposed to come into effect on 1 January

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The ICLR scheme is mandatory for borrowers earning RM2,000 and above a month, with deductions ranging from 2% to 15% depending on their salaries. Its implementation was reported to be similar to that of Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) and income tax deductions, in which PTPTN will issue a directive to employers to carry out the deductions on their employees' monthly wages.

The mandatory loan repayment scheme has courted criticism from borrowers since it was announced during the tabling of Budget 2019 last month

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The scheme was slated to apply to those earning RM1,000 and above a month when it was first announced. It was later adjusted to only apply to those earning RM2,000 and above. However, according to New Straits Times, some borrowers have pointed out that the percentages set by the ICLR will mean they may be paying more than what was stated in previous repayment contracts or agreements they have made with PTPTN.

Politicians from both the government and opposition camps, including current and former Youth and Sports Ministers Syed Saddiq and Khairy Jamaluddin - have also voiced their concerns and urged PTPTN to reconsider the new repayment scheme

In a video posted on Twitter yesterday, 6 December, Syed Saddiq thanked borrowers for expressing their views on the scheme and vowed to forward their complaints to the Cabinet.

Terima kasih kepada Anak Muda yang banyak berkongsikan pandangan mereka berkenaan kadar pembayaran semula PTPTN. Saya ambil maklum dan akan bawa suara anda ke mesyuarat jemaah menteri esok.Rest assured that your voice matters! I will never stop fighting for you.#YouthPower pic.twitter.com/U1Vut1Sodn— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) December 6, 2018

UMNO's Khairy Jamaluddin also replied to a tweet lamenting the increased repayment rate, saying that the government should re-evaluate the scheme and delay its implementation.

This is most unfair. I hope the government backtracks on this. Those with existing payment agreements will have to probably pay much more under this new PTPTN payment scheme. https://t.co/sFtMqkuE7U— Khairy Jamaluddin (@Khairykj) December 6, 2018

Read more details on the new PTPTN repayment scheme and how it's supposed to work HERE:

                4 Things To Know About PTPTN's Scheduled Repayments Mechanism And How It Will Work

The repayment rate is supposedly lower than the old mechanism.

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2nd AirAsia Flight To Evacuate M'sians Stranded In Wuhan Safely Arrives Home

A special AirAsia flight carrying a total of 89 people from the Chinese city of Wuhan safely landed at KLIA this morning, 26 February

It was the second such flight this month to bring back Malaysians who were stranded in China amidst the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak.According to Bernama, AirAsia flight AK8265 landed at 6.50am today.The flight was chartered specifically for a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission initiated by the Malaysian government to evacuate the rest of the Malaysians left behind during the first mission that took place earlier this month.Of the 89 people onboard the flight from Wuhan, 46 are Malaysians, 20 are non-citizens who are family members of the Malaysian nationals, 12 are crew members, nine are government representatives, and two are officers from the Malaysian Embassy in Beijing.

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According to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the mission was to bring back 75 Malaysians and their family members, however, nine of them failed to come onboard

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The ministry said that out of the nine, six individuals were denied boarding the flight at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport due to health reasons."One passenger withdrew, also from health reasons, without being present at the airport, another could not make the trip because of work commitments, while one more individual could not leave Wuhan due to logistical issues," the statement to Bernama read.The flight departed from Wuhan in the early morning at 1.45am.

Meanwhile, all the 66 passengers will undergo health screening at the Air Disaster Unit (ADU) in KLIA

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After the screening, the group will be placed under a 14-day observation at the Higher Education Leadership Academy (AKEPT) in Seremban, reported Malaysiakini.During the period, the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) said no one is allowed to visit the 66 individuals, including their close family members."Family members or friends are asked to understand the situation and cooperate," NADMA said.The individuals will undergo health checks twice a day while being quarantined and those who are found infected with the COVID-19 will be sent to Tuanku Jaafar Hospital.

The second mission was carried out despite the current state of political uncertainty looming over Malaysia

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NADMA confirmed yesterday, 25 February, that the humanitarian mission to China would proceed even though the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition government has collapsed. Since Monday, 24 February, the Ministry of Health is no longer headed by Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad and Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has stopped serving as the Deputy Prime Minister, whose office oversees NADMA.

On social media, photos of the mission have gone viral with many netizens commending authorities and the staff involved

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"Good job, everyone. These are heroes of Malaysia. Wishing all a smooth conduct of work," commented one Facebook user.Another one added, "Thank you all. Hope you all are protected from that evil virus."

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A photo showing a health officer overseeing three children clad in oversized hospital gowns was especially loved by many Twitter users

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Comel je baju adik adik tu— ₆⁶₆ (@dnialhaikl) February 26, 2020

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Some have voiced that they miss Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad serving as the Health Minister.

Missing our fav minister— nebula (@domesticgod8) February 26, 2020

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Petugas yang terdiri daripada kakitangan KKM, Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat, NADMA dan agensi lain bersiap sedia menunggu...Posted by KEMENTERIAN KESIHATAN MALAYSIA on Tuesday, February 25, 2020

In the first mission, 133 people were evacuated from Wuhan:

                Watch How A Special AirAsia Flight Safely Brought Back Fellow Malaysians From Wuhan

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In This Country Breastfeeding Is Now Required By Law

Mothers in the United Arab Emirates will be required by law to breastfeed their babies up to two years of age under Child Rights legislation passed last week

The Emirates' Federal National Council has passed a clause, part of their new Child Rights Law, requiring new moms to breastfeed their babies for two full years, The National reports. Now, men can sue their wives if they don't breastfeed.

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The Federal National Council’s Health, Labour and Social Affairs Committee agreed to a clause in the Child Rights law which makes breastfeeding a “duty, not an option, for able mothers”.

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According to the National, there was a "marathon debate" over the legislation, but it was ultimately decided that it is every child's right to be breastfed.

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While it is not yet clear how the law will be enforced, committee member Sultan Al Sammahi said if mothers were neglecting their duties they could be punished

Another committee member Salem Al Ameri insisted that the right for all children to breastfeed up until the age of two was stated in the Quran.

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The legislation was passed despite concerns from the Federation’s Minister of Social Affairs Mariam Al Roumi, who said such a law could lead to husbands suing their wives if they did not breastfeed, according to news website The National.

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“This part of the law can be a burden,” she said. “If the law forced women to breastfeed, this could lead to new court cases.”

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In agreeing to the breastfeeding clause, committee members said the clause was “consistent” with local workplace laws which allow mothers time off during the day to breastfeed and would help promote a strong bond between mothers and their babies.

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However, not all new moms are able to nurse. In those instances, if a woman is prohibited by health reasons, the council will provide a wet nurse to her

It's unclear exactly how a mother's ability to breastfeed will be determined though. Carrie Murphy at Mommyish raises some additional questions about those exceptions.

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"Where do the wet nurses come from? Do they live with UAE women and their families? How and who determines if you need one? Who pays their salary? .... And what about formula?"

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"Will it be sold in the country? Will it be contraband? Will you need a prescription for it? Some babies actually need formula rather breast milk and some babies can’t digest anything with milk at all, either formula OR breast milk."

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Council members are trying to improve rights for working moms to make the legislation more practical. But, unsurprisingly, mothers' support groups have raised issues that go beyond logistics.

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[KIDS INVADE SAYS] Kids Draw & Adults Guess | Episode 1

We recently challenged our colleagues to guess the drawing of kids in a new series we like to call...KIDS INVADE SAYS

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So here's how it works, kids from both teams will take turns to draw something from a mysterious bag. The adults will then try to figure out what the kids drew. The team that gets the most points will win a prize.

As expected, it wasn't easy

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Why Is The Government Bringing In 1.5 Million Bangladeshi Workers Into Malaysia?

Deputy Prime Minister Dato' Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced in June 2015 that a total of 1.5 million Bangladeshi nationals will be brought to Malaysia to meet the growing demands of local employers

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“We expect to sign the agreement in the month of Syawal (after July 17) in Dhaka. These workers will be involved in various fields, especially in the plantation sector and will meet the demands of the job market in peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.“However, this initiative only involves fresh workers from Bangladesh. Illegal Bangladeshi immigrants working here are not involved and we will continue to deport them,” he told a press conference in Alor Gajah yesterday.Ahmad Zahid said the Bangledeshi workers to be brought into this country would be trained in Bangladesh to become semi-skilled workers to meet specific requirements of employers in Malaysia.The employers would be subjected to four conditions namely, the Bangladeshi workers must be given insurance coverage; be provided centralised housing, their salary paid via banks and provided with adequate protection.

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The intake of foreign workers into Malaysia have increased tremendously over the years, with many coming in mainly from Nepal, Bangladesh, India, and Indonesia to work as blue collar workers in various local industries

MEF executive director Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan
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In an interview with Malaysian Digest, Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) executive director Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan, said there are currently 2.8 to 2.9 million migrant workers in Malaysia. Foreign labour, especially the blue-collar workers, contributes quite significantly to the national economy as they contribute about 10%-11% to national economy.“Despite the fact that they actually contribute positively to our country, there is still uneasiness among some Malaysians on the presence of foreign workers. In general, the perception of Malaysians towards migrant workers has been quite negative,” he admitted.“Many blaming fingers are pointed on them when migrant workers and its impacts on our society are being brought up. In fact, in many circumstances, the mere mention of migrant workers is usually greeted with a smirk and negativity.“Some even believe that the influx of foreign workers is the main culprit of the increasing of crime rates in the country. I must say this is an untrue fact or statement in essence because the cases of crime involving migrant workers is only less than 10% of the total crime cases nationwide,” he said.

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With the general negative stereotype surrounding  foreign workers in mind, Malaysians have expressed great disappointment over the steady increase of foreign workers in the country.
So, why do we need all these migrant workers?

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They are usually brought in as manual labourers to fill up positions in the construction, plantation or the restaurant industry. The sight of a Bangladeshi construction worker or an Indian waiter has become all too common, with most of these industry leaders specifically looking for workers of these nationalities to fill up the vacancies. While Malaysians have been complaining about the high unemployment rate in the country, with some blaming it on the high intake of foreign workers, government officials have stressed that locals are usually not interested in jobs that involve "dirty, dangerous and difficult" work. To fill up the vacancies and ensure that these industries continue to flourish, the government is forced to bring in foreign workers that are willing to take up these jobs for lower pays.

Disagreeing with the move to increase the number of foreign workers, Malaysian Trades Union Congress's (MTUC) N. Gopal Kishnam, said that this might affect the nation's Vision 2020 goal of increasing the minimum wage of workers

Malaysian Trades Union Congress's (MTUC) secretary-general N. Gopal Kishnam
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"I am not in agreement with the government's proposal to bring in 1.5 million (workers from Bangladesh). This is as big as the population in Kelantan. I don't see the reason why we have to do this when we already have so many illegal immigrants," said Gopal who is MTUC's secretary-general. "Local workers have no hope to find jobs as employers like to hire those they can pay cheaply," he told The Malaysian Insider. "This always happens and Malaysia will not achieve developed nation status by 2020 where one of the goals is to raise workers' salaries," Gopal added.

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However, Home Ministry has assured that job opportunities for the locals will not be affected by the import of labourers from Bangladesh

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The ministry also said that labour market equilibrium would not be affected by the move, as they would only be allowed to work in five formal sectors, namely construction, manufacturing, farming, agriculture, and services."The proposal to bring in 1.5 million workers from Bangladesh was made after taking into consideration the development of the national economy and the needs of the respective industries to fill positions that are not popular with locals."However, the government will also be cautious in this matter, so that job opportunities for locals are not affected, and always remain protected" the ministry said in a written reply to a question from Sim Tze Tzin (PKR-Bayan Baru), which was circulated in the Dewan Rakyat today.

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Meanwhile, DPM Zahid Hamidi revealed that local employers prefer Bangladeshi workers as they are said to be more "trustworthy and loyal" compared to those from other countries

Deputy Prime Minister Dato' Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
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Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi refuted claims that the government's aim to bring in 1.5 million Bangladeshi workers is profit-oriented.On the other hand, he said the decision was made based on the demand from the employers' association itself who were prompted to opt for foreign workers from Bangladesh."Let's not be too easy to accuse that this is about money, this is about modern slavery... the government always endeavour to find means so that these situations do not take place," he said when winding up the debate on the 2016 Supply Bill at the Dewan Rakyat here, Wednesday, 4 November 2015.

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Championing the importance of the local language, Perkasa chief Ibrahim Ali thinks that foreign workers must pass a Bahasa Malaysia proficiency test before being allowed to work locally

Perkasa chief Ibrahim Ali
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"From hotel to the food stalls, everyone is hiring migrant workers. What is so sad is that many of them do not know the mother tongue of the country."Supposedly, they should get a national language proficiency certificate before they can work in Malaysia," he said in a statement today.

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According to reports, the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bangladeshi government will be signed sometime within the month

The Bangladesh cabinet approved a draft deal for ‘G2G (Government-to-Government) Plus’ that will allow private firms to send workers to Malaysia through government arrangement.The Bangladesh government hopes to send 1.5 million Bangladeshi workers to Malaysia under this deal over the next three years, Cabinet Secretary Md Shafiul Alam briefed reporters on Monday.In addition, the expatriation cost for each will be a maximum of RM1,985. Employers will bear the full cost for expatriation.The new deal will recognise Bangladesh as a “source country,” the cabinet secretary said. “Before this, Bangladeshis could only work in plantation sector in Malaysia. But after this recognition, they can work in the service, manufacturing and construction sectors.”

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As Malaysians continue to debate about the increasing number of foreign workers in the country, the pressing dilemma with undocumented workers continues to grow:

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

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Wajah Jadi Perhatian Tatkala Covid-19, Kenali KP Kesihatan, Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah

Raut wajah beliau sering menghiasi kaca televisyen tatkala wabak Covid-19 kian meruncing dan menjangkiti ramai orang baik di dalam mahupun di luar negara

Dalam kekacauan yang melanda negara ini, terdapat satu figura yang sentiasa kelihatan tenang dalam cuba mengawal situasi ini dengan sebaik mungkin.

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Hampir setiap hari pada sebelah petang, beliau akan membuat sidang media bagi memaklumkan bukan sahaja kepada para wartawan, tetapi seluruh rakyat dalam negara tentang kemaskini kes wabak Covid-19 yang sedang berlaku di tanah air.Segala penerangan dan jawapan yang disampaikan disusun dengan teratur, jelas, serta berhemah membuatkan ianya mudah difahami oleh semua lapisan masyarakat.

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Bukan itu sahaja, kadang kala dalam sidang media yang diadakan itu, beliau turut akan menyertakan sekali beberapa nasihat dan panduan yang perlu diikuti rakyat jelata bagi membendung masalah wabak ini daripada terus merebak.

Beliau yang dimaksudkan itu adalah Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan, Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah.

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Mungkin ramai yang masih belum mengenali Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham dengan lebih baik. Oleh yang demikian, berikut adalah beberapa informasi tentang Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan terbabit untuk makluman semua.

1. Dilahirkan di Sepang, Selangor, pada 21 April 1963, Dr. Noor Hisham mempunyai ijazah Sarjana dalam Pembedahan dan ijazah Kedoktoran Perubatan dari Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Beliau menyertai perkhidmatan awam sebagai pegawai perubatan semula pada Ogos 1988.

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Dr. Noor Hisham kemudiannya menjadi pakar dalam pembedahan endokrin dan melakukan latihannya di pelbagai universiti di Adelaide dan Sydney, Australia.Beliau juga merupakan Pakar Bedah Umum pada 1994 dan juga Pegawai Perubatan Pakar Bedah Umum Hospital Putrajaya pada tahun 2004.

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2. Pada 1 Mac 2013, beliau dilantik sebagai Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan bagi menggantikan Datuk Seri Dr. Hasan Abdul Rahman

Sebelum itu, Dr. Noor Hisham memegang jawatan sebagai Timbalan Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan (Perubatan) sejak 1 Februari 2008.

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Selain itu, beliau juga merupakan Ketua Jabatan Pembedahan Payudara Endokrin dan Pembedahan Am Hospital Putrajaya serta Pakar Perunding Bedah Kanan Hospital Putrajaya pada tahun 2007.

3. Beliau banyak menyumbangkan buah fikiran dalam jurnal tempatan dan antarabangsa serta menulis banyak bab buku teks tentang pembedahan endokrin

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Kepakarannya dalam kanser endokrin telah memberikannya kepemimpinan dalam pelbagai pembelajaran serta program jangkauan kesihatan yang inovatif di seluruh Malaysia.

4. Beliau juga merupakan Presiden Majlis Perubatan Malaysia

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Bukan itu sahaja, pada Ogos 2017, Dr. Noor Hisham dilantik sebagai Ahli Majlis Tertinggi Jawatankuasa Eksekutif Komuniti Pakar Bedah Antarabangsa (ISS) untuk 5 tahun iaitu dari 2017 hingga 2019 dan tahun 2019 hingga 2021.

5. Antara pencapaian dan anugerah Dr. Noor Hisham

AnugerahKesatria Mangku Negara (K.M.N.) - 5 Jun 2004Panglima Jasa Negara (P.J.N.) - 2 Jun 2007Darjah Dato' Paduka Mahkota Perlis (D.P.M.P.) - 17 Mei 2010Darjah Seri Paduka Mahkota Perlis (S.P.M.P.) - 17 Mei 2013Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negeri Pulau Pinang (D.M.P.N) - 26 Ogos 2013Darjah Sri Mulia Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang (SSAP) - 5 April 2014

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Anugerah lainPerkhidmatan Cemerlang Tahun 2000 - Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL)Perkhidmatan Cemerlang Tahun 2004 - Jabatan Kesihatan Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (JKWPKL)

6. Antara kelulusan beliau

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Medical Doctor M.D (UKM) - 1988Master of Surgery M.S (UKM) - 1994Royal Australasian College Of Surgeons Fellowship Training in Breast Endocrine Surgery - 1997Academy of Medicine Malaysia (A.M.) - 1998Fellow Academy of Medicine Malaysia (F.A.M.M.) - 2004Advanced Management Program, Oxford Business School, UK - 2008

7. Antara lantikan khas Dr. Noor Hisham

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Royal Australasian College of Surgeons foundation visitor in Hong Kong - 2008Tetamu khas Sri Lanka College of Surgeon di Colombo - 2010British J Surgery Lecture (Birmingham) - 201023rd Japanese Association of Endocrine Surgeons Lecture, Tokyo, Japan - 2011Indian College of Surgeons S Vittal Oration, Kodaikanal, India - 201113th College of Asian Association of Endocrine Surgeon Plenary Lecture, Singapore - 2012Royal Australasian College of Surgeons International Visitor, Kuala Lumpur - 2012General Surgeons of Australian International Guest, Hobart, Tasmania - 2012Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians London, UK - 2012Goatcher Surgeons in Residence 2013, Royal Perth Hospital - 2013

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Man In Red Kancil Blocks Road & Threatens Driver With Machete After Being Honked At

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In a series of videos posted on Facebook, a man in Sibu, Sarawak, was seen threatening a driver on the road with a machete after he was honked at

The incident took place at Jalan Upper Lanang, Sibu, on Tuesday morning, 2 August, reported Utusan TV.According to Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, the victim, a 37-year-old, lodged a police report after the incident occurred at 10.09am.The 27-year-old suspect was reportedly speeding in a red Perodua Kancil past the victim's car, which was captured in a video taken by a passenger in the four-wheel drive.The suspect then stops at the side of the road and gets out of his car with a machete in his hand. The victim slowly backs away as the man starts approaching their vehicle.

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The suspect reportedly slashed the four-wheel drive with his machete

Another video recording shows the red Kancil driving towards the victim and skidding to a halt in front of them. As a result of the sudden halt, the victim is unable to stop in time and collides with the suspect.The Borneo Post reported that the 37-year-old claimed that his car was slashed by the suspect with the weapon.

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The suspect has since been arrested and his weapon was seized following a police report

Zulkipli said, "The 27-year-old suspect was remanded [yesterday, 3 August] at the Sibu Court to assist with the investigation."The case is now being investigated under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation and Section 427 of the Penal Code for damaging property.


[VIDEO] Couple Attacks Security Guards For Not Watching Their Kid They Left Alone

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A video of a couple verbally assaulting security guards recently went viral on social media

The incident took place at Residensi SkyAwani in Sentul.The two-minute and 44-second clip was recorded by one of the security guards involved in the whole fiasco and it has been circulating on platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.

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In the video, the couple can be seen shouting profanities at the guards.
They said that the guards were irresponsible for leaving their child alone.

One of the guards then responded, "Oh, it's a security guard's duty to take care of someone else's child?"

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He also claimed that the couple threatened to file a report against him.The father of the child then said, "You're stupid. You didn't study, that's why you're a security guard."The security guard then replied, "You're the stupid one!"After a heated exchange of words, the couple then left.

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The management has issued a statement regarding the incident

On Wednesday, 27 October, the management posted a poster on Facebook and wrote, "According to research, 73% of security officers experience physical or verbal abuse while on the job. Today, one incident happened at Block B whereby one family of new tenants in Residensi SkyAwani harassed one of our security officers."The management explained that the couple had left their child at the security desk while the security guards were on duty and were about to patrol the block."Based on CCTV (closed-circuit television) footage, the tenants had acted, insulting the security officers for not taking care of their children, using abusive words as well as attempting to commit physical abuse," they added in the post."Action will be taken against these rude tenants and the owner of the unit. The police have been notified of the incident for a follow-up investigation. Please note that childcare duties are not specified within the scope of security duties in the contract."

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These Things You're Doing Everyday Will Hurt Your Body In The Future

Your lifestyle today can determine your health in the future. You don't need a fortune teller to reveal that your unhealthy habits will cause your body to suffer in the long run.

While some unhealthy habits are obvious such as sunbathing, which can lead to irreparable damage to your skin or smoking which can cause cancer, there are simple activities you're doing (or not doing) now that could actually lead to a lot of pain later.

Aches, pulled muscles or a twisted ankle are so common that you probably just ignore them. But the truth is, they could later be the cause of something far more serious, like osteoarthritis.

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Never heard of it?Well, osteoarthritis is a breakdown and eventual complete loss of cartilage. Ouch!While OA commonly affects people in their 40s, doctors have noticed a trend of younger people falling victim to it :( The cause isn't 100% clear, but medical professionals have narrowed down everyday activities that can lead to it.

Here are 9 things you’re doing now that could potentially lead to osteoarthritis:

1. Parking as close as possible to the entrance

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We all do this - park as close as possible to the entrance of the mall, the office... anywhere! Just so we don't have to walk too far.But if the muscles that run along the front of the thigh are weak, you have an increased risk of painful knee osteoarthritis. Fortunately, even relatively minor increases in the strength of these muscles, the quadriceps, can reduce the risk.So add a little walking to your routine, every step counts to maintaining healthy joints!

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2. Not eating enough of this fatty food

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Before you get too excited at the thought of eating fatty food, we're talking about Omega-3 fatty acids, which are healthy fats that reduce joint inflammation. That means no fried chicken, roti canai, french fries, and other saturated- or trans-fat foods.Instead, opt for mackerel, salmon, fish liver oil, walnuts, tuna, and sardines!Although no specific diet has been shown to prevent osteoarthritis, certain nutrients have been associated with a reduced risk of the disease or its severity.

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3. Not paying attention to small injuries

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Because cartilage doesn't heal well, an injured joint is nearly seven times more likely to develop arthritis than one that was never injured. Fractures, dislocations – even ligament tears and strains – can significantly increase the risk of OA.  Although injuries aren't always avoidable, it pays to protect your joints. And if you do injure yourself, don't just ignore it but treat it. Apply medicated creams such as Flexiseq at your injured joints to ease pain and stiffness.

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4. Wearing those killer high heels

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While they may make your legs look sleek and toned, high heels could also be causing long-term damage to your joints. Because of the pressure high heels put on your joints, by wearing them regularly, you are at greater risk of damaging the cartilage in your knees and developing osteoarthritis.

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5. Getting stuck in traffic

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Posture, both good and bad, absolutely can have an impact on osteoarthritis.  How does bad posture affect osteoarthritis?  Chronic bad posture places abnormal chronic stresses on your body.  These stresses make it harder for your muscles to take the pressure off your joints-and your joints end up paying the price.So while you can't really help getting stuck in traffic, you should definitely make an effort to keep good posture and shift positions often!

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6. Avoiding the sun

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One study of participants in the Framingham Study found that people who have knee osteoarthritis and low blood levels of vitamin D are three times more likely to experience disease progression, compared to people with high levels of the vitamin. Your body makes most of the vitamin D it needs in response to sunlight. You can get more vitamin D in your diet by eating fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardines, and herring; vitamin D-fortified milk and cereal; and eggs.

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7. Doing high-impact exercise on repeat

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Exercise is important to build muscle strength and protect your joints, but high-impact activities like running may cause joint pain. When joints are inflamed, don't force yourself to do more than you can. Instead, try gentle range-of-motion exercises like stretching to keep your joints flexible.

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8. Being okay with being overweight

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Being overweight strains the joints, particularly those that bear the body's weight such as the knees, hips, and joints of the feet, causing the cartilage to wear away.Obesity is clearly a risk factor for developing osteoarthritis. Studies show obese women were nearly four times as likely as non-obese women to have osteoarthritis. The risk for obese men was nearly five times greater than for non-obese men.Weight loss of at least 5% of body weight may decrease stress on the knees, hips, and lower back.

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9. Spending too much time chilling

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OA becomes more common as people age, though why this occurs isn't clear.A sedentary lifestyle can harm your health in many ways, including harming your joints. A lack of muscle strength can mean a lack of joint protection. Exercise and physical activity also seem to have some anti-inflammatory effects.Ultimately, the best defense against any disease, including OA, is a healthy lifestyle. The way you eat, exercise, sleep, manage stress and interact with others can have a tremendous influence not just on overall health, but also on the health of your joints.

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Prevention is always better than a cure, but naturally, we can only do so much

In the case of osteoarthritis, you may have a genetically disposition for the disease :( For chronic joint pain and osteoarthritis sufferers, there are few effective treatments that can be used safely for long periods. Which is why Flexiseq is a great solution to the very painful problem.

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Flexiseq uses Sequessome Technology to deliver key lubricating ingredients to joints to provide targeted relief from pain and joint stiffness. This drug-free, physical action means that Flexiseq products are clinically proven for osteoarthritis sufferers and have the following key benefits:- Relieves pain and joint stiffness- Improves mobility and physical function- Avoids side-effects of commonly used painkillers- Safe to use long-term and alongside medications, including painkillersPick up a tube at a pharmacy close to you. For more information, check out the Flexiseq Facebook Page.

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Civil Servants From These States Will Be Getting An Extra RM500 Duit Raya

Civil servants in Perak, Terengganu, Sabah, and Negeri Sembilan will be getting a Hari Raya bonus worth RM500 from their respective state governments.
This is in addition to the RM500 the government will be giving to all civil servants in the country.

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In a report by Bernama today, Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Razif Abd Rahman announced that a total of 6,230 civil servants in the state will be receiving the Raya bonus this year with an allocation worth RM3.1 million. The Raya bonus will also be allocated to the staff of Agensi Transformasi Rakyat Terengganu (ATRA) for 898 people with an allocation of RM449,000. "The bonus is to ease the burden of those making preparations to usher in the month of Syawal soon and the payment would be credited together with the salary before Raya," explained Ahmad Razif at an event in Seberang Takir yesterday, 9 June.

As for the Perak civil servants, Menteri Besar Zambry Abdul Kadir informed they will be getting their Raya bonus today, 9 June

Perak Menteri Besar Zambry Abdul Kadir
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It will be handed out in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebrations in the state and a total of 15,000 civil servants would be receiving the aid that is part of the RM5.6 million allocation. "The assistance is similar to the one we gave last year when we opted to implement what the federal government was doing for civil servants," said Zambry at the 'Ziarah Kasih Al Mubarak' programme in Pangkor Island yesterday, 8 June, as reported by Bernama. The bonus will be handed out to civil servants that are permanent employees, those on a contract, and the ones that are working on a part-time basis in both the local and state authority statutory bodies.

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman announced on 7 June that the state's civil servants will receive their Raya bonus along with their salary on 16 June

He said that 17,480 civil servants in the East Malaysian state will be receiving the bonus. "The special payment is to ease the burden and assist the state’s civil servants in their preparation for Aidilfitri. The special financial payment also shows the state government’s appreciation of its employees' contribution and dedication in the performance of their duties for the welfare of the state," said Musa Aman, as reported by Malay Mail Online on 7 June.

Meanwhile, the RM500 Raya bonus for Negeri Sembilan state government servants will be paid on 15 June

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan
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New Straits Times (NST) reported Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, saying that all the staff at the state's administration, subsidiaries, local councils, and state agencies will receive the bonus. "I hope that this aid will help assist all civil servants in the state to prepare for the upcoming Hari Raya and since next month's salary will be paid on July 25. "I also call on all civil servants in the state to spend prudently and manage their finances well," reminded Mohamad at the Negeri Sembilan state exco meeting on 7 June.

On 2 June, the Malaysian government announced that all civil servants in the country will receive RM500 in conjunction with the Raya celebrations this month

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"The financial aid will also be enjoyed by 770,000 government pensioners, who will receive RM250. The Hari Raya aid will cost the government RM1 billion in total.""We hope this will help ease the financial burden on the civil servants and pensioners in preparing for Hari Raya," read a statement by the Finance Ministry, as reported by NST.  The payment will be made latest by today, 9 June.


12 Funniest Memes That Came Out Of The Hung Parliament Period

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With the five-day hung parliament coming to an end, Malaysians are seeing the election of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as the 10th Prime Minister.
Leading up to the triumphant decision, Malaysians have come up with several hilarious memes to cope with waiting.

Malaysians have been at the edge of their seats since Saturday, 19 November, when citizens cast their ballots to vote for their next leader this 15th General Election (GE15). From the nail-biting vote tallying to a hung parliament, where coalitions were having secret meetings with one another, many Malaysians were in a spiral as to what the future held for Malaysia.Well, to recap the last five days of hung parliament, let SAYS brighten up your day with the most hilarious general election memes courtesy of Malaysians who were tired of waiting for a decision.As usual, these are just memes and therefore aren't meant to be taken seriously okay? Let's revisit some of the best memes that got us through the tough waiting period.

1. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim pitted against Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin... in a K-pop music show comeback style. Talk about oppa material :P

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2. The Queen's Gambit, except it stars Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin fighting over a game of (very) intense chess

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3. Luckily no one fell off a boat this week

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4. The stark contrast between the younger generation politician and the older generation politician has us in tears

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"The incumbent Muar seat is proficient in using social media tools for campaigning purposes," the narrator continues, "But he's gained some serious competition on TikTok." Cue Tan Sri Muhyiddin dancing to Alyph's SWIPE.

5. Datuk Seri Anwar can't even cut his hair in peace with Malaysians slowly turning into the ever-theorising Swiftie (Taylor Swift) fandom

A Malaysian took to Twitter to begin theorising, after Datuk Seri Anwar was radio silent on the progress of GE15 elections. Probably just really needed a haircut, Malaysians chose to believe there are 'hints' around. At this point, we'll be putting Sherlock Holmes out of business.

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6. Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional arriving at Istana Negara Camp Rock-style

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7. "What's mean you sorry sorry?" PH dramatically asked BN. "Now you want to sorry me?"

As Malaysians witness BN going from denying any sort of coalition with PH to doing a 360 into agreeing on a unity government, Malaysian netizens perfectly encapsulated the events with this meme from Adnan Sempit.

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7. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim takes on the role of Regina George from Mean Girls as he witnesses the chaos all around him

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8. From PN plus BN coalition to PN plus PH coalition, it's safe to say that we've definitely seen it all

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9. Syed Saddiq did not party hop. However, he did grandpa-hop this election. :P

Doakan. pic.twitter.com/B3k0gYUjsR— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) November 21, 2022

Under his tweet, netizens lightheartedly commented on behalf of Tun Mahathir, the Muar-based politician's previous beloved grandpa. A user commented, "How could you have the heart to choose a new grandpa?" while another said, "Ungrateful grandchild."

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10. Move out of the way Gordon Ramsay, we have a new cooking show in town

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11. While we waited for news of a coalition government, this netizen suggested a rather unique coalition combination instead

I mean... There should be enough seats now, right?

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12. Bookmarking this video for future use (cough, aunties beware)

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In case you missed it, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is officially elected as our 10th Prime Minister:

                [BREAKING] Anwar Is Malaysia's 10th Prime Minister

The Pakatan Harapan leader's oath-taking ceremony takes place at 5pm today, 24 November.

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