The Beloved YouTuber Grandpa Who Cooked Giant Meals For Orphans Has Passed Away

Senior YouTube star Narayana Reddy of the popular channel 'Grandpa Kitchen' has been laid to rest on Sunday, 27 October

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The 73-year-old was well-loved internationally for cooking gigantic meals for less fortunate Indian children and orphans.He cooked everything from french fries to burgers, and butter chicken to lamb biryani.

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His YouTube videos always opened with the statement 'Loving. Caring. Sharing. This is my family', and ended with shots of children eating the prepared food.

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The YouTube channel Grandpa Kitchen currently boasts more than six million subscribers, and since its inception in August 2017, has amassed over 600 million views.

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His official cause of death has not been announced.

Narayana last streamed live on YouTube last Thursday, 24 October, six days before his death was announced on his channel:

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Many netizens have flooded the Internet to share their condolences and grief over Narayana's passing

This YouTube user's heart sunk upon hearing the sad news and reminisced how watching videos of Narayana cooking made his hard days better.

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This Twitter user went on to declare Narayana the "most wholesome man on all of YouTube".

Grandpa from Grandpa's kitchen is dead. He was the most wholesome man on all of youtube, making large meals which he shared with orphans in his community. Been following him for a long time, and I cant really put into words how painful this is for me.Rest in Peace pic.twitter.com/ULgDPAUQD6— Horrifying cheese (@YellowishCheese) October 30, 2019

While this other user said that it was the saddest day of his life to hear that Grandpa is gone forever.

Today is the sad day of my life , the legend YouTuber 'Grandpa Kitchen' has gone forever. A generous 73-old man that has been helping people especially the orphans with the food that he cook on YouTube. I always look up to his recipe, simple yet delicious. I'm so sad. pic.twitter.com/C9afim0BNB— ibcig  (@ibcig) October 31, 2019

Watch the video of his final journey below:

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Thank you for your kindness and generosity, Grandpa. May your soul rest in peace.

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You can read more about his channel here:

                This 'Grandpa' YouTuber With Millions Of Subscribers Cooks Giant Meals For Orphans

Preparing feasts for underprivileged children is not all he does with his channel.

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That Awkward Moment When A Restaurant Calls You Their 'C-B-- Customer'...

A photo depicting a receipt from Nando's iOi City Mall has gone viral since it was posted online on 19 May and not for a good reason.
The receipt, issued on 17 May, seems pretty normal at first glance until you look a little further down the check...

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... Where it appears that a staff member had keyed in the words "c---- customer" into the point of sale (POS) system and had it reflected on a receipt issued to a customer

For those of you who are not aware, "c-b--" is an offensive and derogatory term describing female genitalia a.k.a. vagina that's often used as to curse or describe something negatively. In short, it's a bad language word.

The accompanying WhatsApp message revealed that the customer had asked for drumsticks from their server Shaqir, who said it wasn't possible as there were too many customers. Her request was ultimately granted when she voiced her desire to speak to the manager.

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The biggest shock came when they were given the bill, where the unmistakably offensive words "c---- customer" were clearly displayed

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The photo has since been widely circulated on WhatsApp and social media, with several people posting it to Nando's' Facebook page demanding that the restaurant chain investigate the incident and take action

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A few commenters suggested that it may have been an internal instruction that is sent to the kitchen staff, sparking concerns for "extra flavouring" and food safety when such incidents occur

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Some remarked on the fact that such conduct from service staff is one of the reasons why customers are so reluctant to pay the 10% service charge in addition to the 6% GST when dining out

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It also emerged that the outlet in question, which is situated in IOI City Mall in Putrajaya, is no stranger to receiving complaints about bad service and unprofessionalism from its staff

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Nando's has since responded to the controversy by issuing several notices apologising for the aforementioned staff member's conduct and saying that the customer had already accepted the company's apology. It is believed that the employee has also been terminated from his job.

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Many applauded Nando's for their quick action in issuing an apology and fixing the situation

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But some were skeptical about Nando's claim that they had reached out to the customer to apologise for the slip-up

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In a separate occasion involving weird messages in Nando's receipts, another customer who dined in the IOI Mall branch in Puchong pointed out the phrase "x yah buat" (meaning "no need to make") in the check issued to him.
He also said that his transaction was not recorded into the Nando's Malaysia app although he had provided the staff with his membership number before ordering.

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This will be my third time complaining about Nando's in IoI Mall Puchong. I ate here last Saturday, 16 May 2015. Shockingly, I found something weird inside the bill, as attached. Furthermore, the transaction is not recorded as well in the transaction history, even though I have given the member number during ordering.I guess, this will be my last complain to Nando's IoI Mall Puchong since I will never visit this branch anymore. If I find another branch do this kind of work, surely I will never ever come back to Nando's.

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However, it turned out to be a misunderstanding as a commenter who appeared to be a Nando's employee clarified that the message is meant for the cashiers and bartenders to take note of when a staff member had already completed an order before keying it into the POS system.

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As for the the transaction record issue, a customer and app user explained that a transaction will only be recorded if the bill is worth more than RM30 before tax. The Nando's Malaysia app rewards customers with a virtual chilli every time they make a transaction over RM30, which can be used to redeem free chicken when they collect a certain amount of chillies.


Kini Anda Boleh Semak Baki Kad Touch 'N Go Menerusi Telefon Pintar. Macam Ni Caranya

Touch 'n Go baru-baru ini mengemas kini aplikasi e-wallet untuk membolehkan pengguna memautkan atau sync kad Touch 'n Go mereka ke telefon pintar

Aplikasi yang diperkenal pada awal tahun ini berfungsi sebagai dompet tanpa tunai untuk membayar segala keperluan seperti bil utiliti, kredit prabayar dan pasca bayar, tiket wayang, dan tiket penerbangan.Kemas kini terkini membolehkan pengguna memaut lebih daripada satu kad Touch 'n Go ke aplikasi supaya boleh menyemak baki dengan mudah.

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Ikuti langkah di bawah untuk memaut kad Touch 'n Go anda ke aplikasi:

1. Muat turun aplikasi, daftar, dan klik pada 'TNG Card'

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2. Masukkan nombor siri kad Touch 'n Go anda

Nombor siri tertera pada bahagian belakang kad.

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3. Sebaik memasukkan nombor siri, baki kad akan tertera pada skrin.

Anda juga boleh klik pada 'ADD A NEW TNG CARD' untuk memaut sehingga tiga kad Touch 'n Go ke telefon anda.

Sekiranya anda menggunakan kad pengenalan (IC) sebagai kad Touch n 'Go, nombor siri boleh didapati pada resit apabila anda tambah nilai.

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Baki kad boleh disemak melalui aplikasi pada bila-bila masa, namun mungkin terdapat kelewatan selama sehari untuk mengemaskini setelah berlaku transaksi

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Menurut SoyaCincau, bayaran tol hanya akan direkod dalam masa 48 jam dari masa transaksi sebenar.Pengguna juga boleh melihat transaksi sehingga 30 hari dengan mengklik pada Transaction History.

Walau bagaimanapun, masih belum ada cara untuk tambah nilai kad Touch 'n Go menerusi aplikasi tersebut

Buat masa sekarang, urusan tambah nilai masih perlu dilakukan melalui online banking, ATM, atau kiosk dan kedai khas Touch 'n Go.Muat turun aplikasi Touch 'n Go untuk iOS dan Android sekarang!

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7 Questions We Asked Malaysian Frontliners About CMCO

Disclaimer: Names changed for privacy purposes.

With the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in place, Malaysians have been urged to get used to this new norm

Social distancing and going out only when necessary are just some of the requirements during this time. But what is it really like for those on the front lines right now?

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We talked to two Malaysian medical officers, who have been dealing directly with COVID-19 patients for the past few months, to find out their thoughts on CMCO:

SAYS: You mentioned you've had 35-hour long shifts. How are you holding up?

Dr Asha*: I'm doing pretty okay personally. Wish I could work from home though. Besides that, I'm really frustrated and disappointed at how selfish some people are in this pandemic, such as having no regard for other people's safety, travelling despite knowing to be a PUI (Patient Under Investigation), etc to list a few.Also extremely angry at the lack of proper critical thinking in some of the general public when faced with false information they get from unreliable sources.Dr Tim*: All of us are exhausted. Working from beginning till now. Although there has been an increase in the number of wards, it is still the same number of medical force. It's especially tiring during the on-call period because it's difficult to separate coverage... So it means more on-calls per person.

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SAYS: From your first-hand experience, would you say that the COVID-19 numbers announced in the news every day reflect the actual numbers?

Dr Asha:  It's accurate in terms of results obtained from tests conducted. But inaccurate when it comes to the whole picture, as we aren't testing as many as we would like to as a whole country due to many reasons - mainly funds and lack of kits. Dr Tim: The numbers announced are not exact and reflect how aggressive the screening process is. For example, in Singapore, they screen almost everyone. There was a sudden spike. It was proportional to how many people they screened. In other words, if we screen more aggressively in Malaysia, the numbers will definitely be higher.

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SAYS: Is there still a lack of supplies in hospitals?

Dr Asha: The supplies come sporadically. We need a steady flow of supplies DAILY - with no hiccups in between. There are some days we completely run out of N95 masks, PPEs, shields, etc. This greatly impairs our ability to do our job properly even if it is a lack of only four hours, the effect is drastic. Dr Tim: Supplies wise, we are running low. But for now, we have enough to use. Surgical masks especially. We're advised to use only one mask a day - which isn't ideal.

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SAYS: Are we testing sufficiently or do we budget because of the limited amount of test kits?

Dr Asha: We have to prioritise and screen those who need the test more. In an ideal situation, [Health Care Waste] HCW shouldn't be budgeted. And people should not be turned away when they want to be tested.Dr Tim: Sufficient screening is also not really happening. Ideally, if there's a new cluster, we have to access the whole area and screen every single person who was in contact with the PUI. What we do now is only contact trace and screen the direct contacts. But not indirect contacts due to the lack of supplies and medical force.

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SAYS: With the new CMCO rules, are the regulations too loose based on what you see on a daily basis?

Dr Asha: ABSOLUTELY.  Right now it's not about if the number of cases will increase. But a matter of WHEN. I do hope I am dead wrong about this because I really miss the freedom we had before this pandemic. But I'm not hopeful about that.Dr Tim: Regulations are too loose in my opinion. I understand that the government has to find a balance to make sure the economy is healthy as well. And it's good that they are putting in SOPs. But it comes down to whether or not the SOPs are being enforced efficiently.

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SAYS: How do you feel about temperature checks being done around the country?

Dr Asha: There are two sides to this. One, I feel it's good as it gives off a sense of security to both the vendor and the customer (e.g. in a shopping complex, etc) and it's also able to catch anyone with a fever.The truth is, a person can be asymptomatic but still carrying the virus and it will go undetected while passing it to those around and items they have touched. Let's be honest, in no apparent way can every single item be cleaned and disinfected thoroughly. It's just impossible.Dr Tim: There is also a risk of numbers coming back up because there's no baseline to confirm cases. People with no symptoms can also have COVID-19. Having a fever is just one of the known COVID-19 symptoms. However, if you have no fever, it doesn't necessarily mean that you are free of COVID-19.So even temperature scanning poses an issue because it doesn't necessarily mean that you are virus-free. Queues to test people's temperature are not enough and in some ways, social distancing might bring more harm than good if people don't comply and stand less than a metre away from each other.

			If you want to carry out temperature scanning, make sure your building has enough space for social distancing.
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SAYS: As of today, what should daily life really look like for the rest of us?

Dr Asha: Well nobody can stay at home and not go out forever. So if you must, go with risks involved in mind. Weigh your options and also the risks and benefits of stepping out of your house. I know a lot of people have been letting their guard down. This isn't a good sign. I still feel you should limit the number of times you get out of the house. There is no better way to stop this spread than by doing proper personal hygiene and social distancing/isolation.Be mindful of your surroundings and always take note of the impact you can bring to the high-risk groups around you. Don't be selfish.

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Dr Tim: We have to get used to the new norm, such as practising social distancing and washing your hands regularly - until a vaccine is found. Creating a vaccine will take time because a successful one needs to cover all strains of the virus. It might take two to five years to discover that.When you're jogging outside or playing aggressive sports, you are breathing in rapidly and that might pose a higher risk because the virus' mode of transmission has yet to be confirmed.

			It could be airborne. So it's best to just avoid these sorts of activities completely until we have found a vaccine.
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Keep practising physical distancing and wash your hands often. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:

Other Malaysian doctors previously shared their experiences working on the front lines:

                Doctor Shows The Stark Reality Of What It's Like To Test Patients For COVID-19

"High workload, long hours, and a working environment that is not ideal - this is the sacrifice that they have to go ...

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                M'sian Doctor Reveals The Lonely Journey Suspected COVID-19 Patients Have To Go Through

Not even their spouse or parent is allowed to visit.

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Police Arrest SG Teen Seen Pulling Down Pants & Humping Cat In CCTV Footage

Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Telegram for the latest stories and breaking news.Disclaimer: This story contains images of animal abuse that may be distressing to some readers.

A teenager in Singapore was arrested by police yesterday, 11 April, after he was seen sexually assaulting a cat in the corridor of a flat in Bukit Panjang

Speaking with Singaporean news publication TODAY, police confirmed that they had received a report about the incident on Tuesday and have since arrested the teenager.The incident occurred on Saturday, 8 April, at around 1.15am, and it caught the attention of netizens after the cat's owner shared closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage showing the boy doing the obscene act.

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The cat's owner, Ismul Azim, said that he uploaded the CCTV footage on social media in hopes of seeking justice

In the video, the teenage boy can be seen looking around the flat's surroundings before pulling down his pants and humping the cat.Ismul told Mothership that he was notified about the incident after his neighbour sent him the CCTV footage.The cat owner went on to say that his pet had shown signs of trauma after the incident occurred."[We] made a police report. But nothing much can be done. Putting it out here, so hoping the relevant authorities will realise it once it goes viral here," wrote Ismul in his Instagram post's caption.Police investigations are currently underway.

Earlier this month, a Malaysian woman was slammed after a video of her trying to force a cat off her car's tyre by reversing her vehicle went viral:

                Woman Smiles While Reversing Her Car To Force Helpless Cat Off Her Tyre

Fearing for its life, the cat gripped onto the tyre tightly.

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Meanwhile, a man from Johor Bahru recently came forward to apologise after a video of him abusing a dog circulated the Internet:

                19-Year-Old Caught On CCTV Abusing A Dog With An Iron Rod & Setting It On Fire

The perpetrator's family members are defending his actions.

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                "I Am Very Sorry" — 19-Year-Old Apologises For Setting Dog On Fire & Hopes For 2nd Chance

He could face up to three years in prison or a fine between RM25,000 and RM100,000, or both, if found guilty.

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[PHOTOS] 4 Topless Women Cause A Stir At Pantai Saujana, Port Dickson

The act at Pantai Saujana was photographed by a local, who wished to be known as Chow Weng, hoping that the authorities would act to prevent a recurrence of such incident in the future

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Passers-by stopped to look at the bikini-clad Caucasian women, who were in their 20s and 30s, who later took off their bikini tops and did not seem bothered

"I saw the four bikini-clad women laying mats on the sand and later, at around 2pm, the women who were in their 20s and 30s taking off their bikini tops. I quickly came out of the sea and cleaned up at the public toilet nearby. Then I took out the camera from my car and took several shots of their unusual act as proof."

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"Later, I approached them but upon realising their act was discovered, they covered their bodies with towels," said Chow. "I hope that authorities will monitor action by foreign tourists so that they respect our Asian culture especially while conducting themselves in public areas," said Chow Weng who is in his 30s.

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According to Latif Ahmad, a 61-year-old public toilet and shower caretaker, remembered the four women whom he noticed had come from a four-star hotel nearby at around noon on Wednesday

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"They asked if I had umbrellas for rent. They took a chair, several mats, with foods and drinks to the spot at the beach which is about 30 metres away from my location. However, I did not see them sunbathing topless as my view to the beach was blocked but I did see a guy with a camera taking photographs of something at the beach," he said.

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While The Star reported that  it could not be verified whether the four women were staying at any of the hotels along the stretch, MalaysianDigest reported that they came from Sydney

Latif said the four women later came to clean up in the shower room around 4pm. "They told me they came from Sydney. They later left in a taxi heading towards town," said Latif who was surprised when told that the women had sunbathed topless at the beach.

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Meanwhile, Port Dickson Municipal Council (MPPD) president Datuk Ab Khalid Mat said they have yet to receive any complaint of such incident

"We hope that the public who witnessed such incidents at Port Dickson beaches to immediately inform the authorities for further action. "Although this is a small incident MPPD view it seriously so we will conduct an investigation," he said.

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Woman Dies After Being Forced By Husband To Have 4 Abortions In A Year As He Wanted A Son

A woman from eastern China has died after she was made to go through four abortions in a year by her husband who wanted a son

According to a report in South China Morning Post, the woman, identified only by her first name of Yueyue, had given birth to a girl child four years ago.However, her husband, who had wished for a son, wanted to try for a second child after China lifted its one-child policy back in 2015.

Relatives mourn the death of the woman in Anhui province.
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The husband made his wife go through ultrasound scans to determine the unborn baby's gender to make sure the second child is also not born a girl

After the ultrasound would reveal that the unborn child was a girl, the husband would force his wife to have an abortion. An ordeal she had to endure four times in a year.While it is illegal in China for doctors to determine the sex of the unborn child, unlicensed medical practitioners operate illegally. Just last week, a pair of siblings were arrested in Shenzhen for operating an illegal ultrasound business out of their minivan.

However, the frequent abortions took a toll on the woman's health

She became seriously ill and needed medical attention. As her health deteriorated, the husband, instead of taking care of her, asked for a divorce.Left with no choice, she agreed to the divorce and used the 170,000 yuan (RM10,769) from the settlement to seek treatment at a hospital in Shanghai, reported SCMP.The woman, however, died after her condition worsened.

Her former husband did not even visit her in the hospital and is now planning to buy a new car and get married to another woman

The dead woman's family members, including her mother who was wheelchair-bound, had reportedly brought her ashes to the ex-husband's home, demanding to see him. However, he refused to show up and was said to be hiding in a neighbour's home.

Yueyue's mother had to be wheeled to her ex-husband's home.
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After the family had gathered outside the daughter's former husband's house, it attracted several concerned onlookers who felt aggrieved over Yueyue's situation, reported AsiaOne. Local police were called to the scene and now the case is being investigated.

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Unlicensed And Dangerous Among Reasons Why Taxi Drivers Want Action Taken Against Uber

Taxi Drivers In Malaysia Wants The Government To Take Immediate Action Against Uber, A Transportation Network Company

The Gabungan Persatuan dan Syarikat-Syarikat Teksi Semenanjung Malaysia (GABUNGAN) has called on the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) to take action against Uber, the company offering transport service through smartphone application.

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Koperasi Pengangkutan Putrajaya dan Cyberjaya Berhad honorary-secretary Mohd Salleh Mat Zin also hoped that the government should take immediate action against the company because not only the safety of passengers was not assured, but the service would also affect the income of taxi drivers in the Klang Valley.

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According To Gabungan Persatuan Dan Syarikat-Syarikat Teksi Semenanjung Malaysia (GABUNGAN), Uber Has Greatly Affected The Income Of Taxi Drivers In The Klang Valley

Gabungan deputy president Datuk Mohd Alias Abdul said other than SPAD, the police, Road Transport Department and the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission should also work together to address the issue, which had affected the income of taxi drivers in the Klang Valley.

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Mohd Alias said the Uber's transport service had affected the income of taxi drivers in the Klang Valley as the company fixed its fares based on its estimation on the distance and time of service.

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Uber is charging RM2 for every kilometre with a starting charge of RM7 and a minimum charge of RM13 for a trip. The company's fares are fixed at RM68 for a one-way trip from Kuala Lumpur (KL) to Putrajaya, RM270 for premium transport service and RM80 for budget transport service from KL to KL International Airport, and RM150 from KL to Genting Highlands, Pahang.

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Furthermore, Uber's Drivers Did Not Have To Bear The Various Costs Of Operation As Normal Taxi Drivers

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Apart from that, Uber service providers did not have to bear the various costs of operation as normal taxi drivers, such as having to undergo periodical inspections at the computerized vehicle inspection centre (Puspakom), he said.

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Besides That, Uber Does Not Have A Taxi Permit Issued By SPAD, Nor Do The Drivers Have A Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Licence

"The company does not have any business licence or office in Malaysia but has been operating in dozens of cities around the world through the Internet and smartphone application."

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"What's worrying is that Uber does not have a taxi permit issued by SPAD and it is also believed that its drivers do not have the public service vehicle (PSV) licence. This situation will cause many problems to the passengers in the event of any untoward incidents, crime cases or road accidents," he told Bernama when contacted here today.

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Sunlight Radio Taxi Service Sdn Bhd Likens The Company To "Unlicensed Taxi Drivers", Saying That It Could Pose A Danger To Passengers

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Meanwhile, Sunlight Radio Taxi Service Sdn Bhd executive director Ab Jalil Maarof said action against Uber was necessary as the company was using private cars and unlicensed 'taxi' drivers. "It can be pretty dangerous for passengers. For their own safety, consumers are advised not to opt for the transport service offered by Uber," he said.

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According To Koperasi Pengangkutan Putrajaya dan Cyberjaya Berhad, Uber Has Violated The Transport Law In The Country As A Private Vehicle Cannot Be Used As A Public Transport

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Koperasi Pengangkutan Putrajaya dan Cyberjaya Berhad honorary-secretary Mohd Salleh Mat Zin said it was learnt that Uber had appointed several local companies to manage the service on its behalf.

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"Our initial investigation found that the company uses private vehicles to pick up its passengers. It has clearly violated the transport law in the country because a private vehicle cannot be used as public transport because as it can endanger the safety of passengers. "Those private vehicles may have not undergo inspections at Puspakom," he said.

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Licensed Taxi Operators Pay High Insurance Premiums To Ensure The Safety Of Passengers And Other Road Users, But Uber Service Does Not Indicate Any Such Responsibility

Furthermore, Mohd Salleh said licensed taxi operators had to pay insurance premiums four times higher than private vehicles, which aimed at ensuring safety of passengers and other road users in the event of accidents. "The Uber service, however, does not give any indication whether its vehicles were covered by insurance," he said.

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KL Cafe Under Fire After Chef Seen Touching Customers' Food With Bare Hands

A new cafe in downtown Kuala Lumpur is under fire after numerous customers left bad reviews claiming it had unprofessional service and poor hygiene

A review left on Light Capture Cafe by HON's Facebook page has recently gone viral after a customer related her disappointing experience eating at the cafe with her husband.She wrote that she was initially excited to visit the new cafe, which opened for its soft launch on 1 October, and has been gaining attention in the past month for its Instagrammable aesthetic on Jalan Tun HS Lee.

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After visiting the place though, the customer said the cafe's nice ambiance and interior did not matter as the service offered did not "reach the basic standard"

According to her post on 20 October, from the moment she sat down, she was treated poorly.The customer and her husband were given barcodes to their tables when they walked in, but were not told what to do with them. So they went up to the first floor and decided to sit at a table by a window.However, she said a waiter came by soon after and immediately accused the both of them of changing tables without informing the staff.

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The couple were then troubled when they found that they could look right into the cafe's open kitchen on the ground floor from where they were seated

What came to their attention was that almost all of the kitchen staff were not wearing their face masks or had their masks sitting below their chins.But what shocked them the most was when her husband saw one of the chefs using his bare hands to try the food he was cooking.Having captured it on video, the couple watched as the chef repeated the motion - using the same hand to reach into the pan, put some pasta in his mouth, and reach in the pan to try it again - before wiping it on his uniform, then adding some salt."There were other 'stunts' happening in the kitchen which would be too lengthy to write here but above was the most scariest and concerning part," wrote the customer.

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She said that it was the cafe's responsibility, especially one that was getting really popular, to think of hygiene and their customers' health and safety, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic

However, when her husband decided to message the cafe and its owner on Instagram to give them some feedback, hoping that they would take note and improve on the matter, the cafe read the message, did not reply, and also immediately blocked her husband on the social media platform."That's shocking and disappointing looking at the way they handle feedback and dealing with customers," she wrote."This is a cafe with nice ambiance and interior, in a unique building, but sadly it is not in good hands. I'm not even mentioning their coffee and food because it doesn't matter if the service doesn't even reach the basic standard."

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A quick look at the cafe's Facebook reviews show that many others have similar experiences with the cafe's poor service and unhygienic food handling

Many said they had to wait over 40 minutes for their food and drinks to be served."The waitress who served me my mocha (in a stained cup) was holding it in a way that she had both her thumbs touching the coffee froth," said another customer.A few others also said the owner, who was often seen not wearing a mask, was rude when they tried to give him feedback.

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SAYS has reached out to the cafe for a comment on the issue but have yet to receive a response.

Starting a cafe and maintaining its quality is not easy:

                If You've Ever Thought Of Owning A Cafe, These 8 Realities Might Make You Think Twice

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Burger Files (Pt.1): What Does Your Love For Big Mac Say About Your Personality?

1. You're known for your larger-than-life personality

You're known for your larger-than-life personality
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2. Charismatic and charming, you are often the life of the party

Charismatic and charming, they are often the life of the party.
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3. Like the many layers found in a Big Mac, you believe that more is more

Like the many layers found in a Big Mac, you believe that more is more.
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4. You make ambitious decisions

You make ambitious decisions
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5. You like to indulge in the best that life has to offer

You like to indulge in the best that life has to offer
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6. You are loyal to your friends and family

You are loyal to your friends and family.
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7. You share the same taste as these Big Mac-lovin'-celebrities

Heidi Klum and Desiree Gruber enjoying a Big Mac.
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Ben Affleck wolfing down a Big Mac behind the wheel.
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Katy Perry munching on a Big Mac.
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Big Mac vs Quarter Pounder With Cheese, which is the ULTIMATE beef burger? Have your own burger-off at McDonald's to be the judge

Make your favourite burger! Choose to make the Big Mac or Quarter Pounder with Cheese and win great prizes. [CLICK ON LINK TO PLAY]

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Big Mac vs Quarter Pounder With Cheese, Which Is The Ultimate Beef Burger? Have Your Own Burger-Off At McDonald's To Be The Judge.
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Tular Permainan Di Funfair Cameron Highland Ini Hampir Terbalik Buat Orang Ramai Risau

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Sejak kebelakangan ini, banyak kes permainan di funfair yang tidak berfungsi dan telah membahayakan nyawa orang

Funfair memang tempat yang seronok untuk bersuka-ria bersama kawan-kawan atau keluarga. Namun, kita perlu mengambil berat tentang keselamatan setiap permainan sebelum menaikinya.Jika tidak, mungkin akan berlaku seperti dalam video ini yang memaparkan sebuah permainan buaian pusing hampir terbalik dan meragut nyawa beberapa remaja telah menjadi bualan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @naylanafeesa2 MoHON VIRAL KAN !!! KEJADIAN BERLAKU DI CENTRUM CAMERON HIGHLAND PADA MALAM TADI PADA HARI JUMAAT LEBIH KURANG JAM 11 MALAM. HATI-HATI PADA SESIAPA NAK BAWAK ANAK KESANA DI MUSIM CUTI SEKOLAH INI. #kuasaviral #trandingvideos #fyp #centrumcameron #fyp #GenshinImpact33 #utusantvofficial #ipdcameronhighland  bunyi asal - faezatulain815 - BABY MANJA

Baru beberapa saat bergerak, sekali buaian hampir terbalik

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @naylanafeesa2, kelihatan beberapa orang remaja baru saja menaiki buaian pusing di Centrum, Cameron Highland.Apa yang membuatkan ramai cuak adalah apabila buaian yang dinaiki mereka itu tiba-tiba tidak seimbang dan hampir terbalik.Perkara itu terjadi kerana mereka duduk di bahagian yang sama dan tidak menjarakkan kedudukan. Menurut si perakam, orang yang menjaga permainan itu yang menyuruh mereka berbuat demikian.Walau bagaimanapun, mereka sempat membuka ikatan tali dan turun dari permainan tersebut dan tiada siapa yang cedera.

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"Ya Allah, nasib baik baru mula pusing. Bayangkan kalau masa tengah laju. Semua ok tak tu?" - Warganet

Susulan tularnya video tersebut yang kini telah meraih 422.2K views, 16.9K likes dan 2K shares di laman TikTok, rata-rata warganet turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi mengenainya.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Harap pihak pengurusan funfair ambil maklum tentang keselamatan orang ramai. Nyawa orang tak boleh dibuat main.

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Considerate iPhone Thief Returns Owner's List Of 1,000 Contacts In 11 Handwritten Letters

Thieves usually don’t show any mercy when it comes to your data, but an iPhone thief in China was considerate enough to pen down the victim’s over 1,000 strong contact list and send it over

A Chinese iPhone thief may have atoned somewhat for his crime, sending his victim a handwritten list of nearly 1,000 contact numbers. The list ran to 11 pages.

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Zou Bin said he was 'astonished' when the thief of his iPhone sent him 11 handwritten pages of his entire contact list, including name, phone numbers and email addresses
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According to state media, the pickpocket took Zou Bin's phone earlier this month when they shared a taxi in the central province of Hunan.

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Zou had nearly 1,000 phone numbers saved on it, a loss which he said bothered him more than the phone.

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When Zou Bin realised that his iPhone was stolen, he bombarded his stolen iPhone with threatening texts demanding the thief return it to a supplied address

According to the Independent, as soon as Zou got to another phone, he texted the stolen handset and demanded that the robber return it to the home address stored inside.

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"I know you are the man who sat beside me. I can assure you that I will find you," he said in a text message to the thief.

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A man who stole an iPhone painstakingly copied out 11 pages of contacts and sent them to the owner, who had threatened to track him down and make him pay
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"Look through the contact numbers in my mobile and you will know what trade I am in," he added. "Send me back the phone to the address below if you are sensible."

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The tone of the message was unmistakably threatening -- Zou works in the pub industry, which in China is widely held to have links with gangs.

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Days later, Mr Zou received a parcel containing his SIM and 11 pages of carefully handwritten contact numbers. He told Chinese media that he was astonished by the result.

"It would take a while to write from one to one thousand, let alone names and a whole string of digits. I suppose (the thief's) hand is swelling," Mr Zou was quoted as saying.

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The theft earlier this month is believed to have happened somewhere between Yiyang and Changsha in the central province of Hunan.

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How A 19-Year-Old Boy Became The Prime Minister Of India For 30 Minutes

A 19-year-old inadvertently grabbed the "Prime Minister of India" Twitter handle - the same one India's top leaders are currently tussling over, reports BBC

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Qaiser Ali, the teenager from Lucknow in India, just wanted to give his Twitter handle a better name.

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He still doesn't understand how it happened

"I don't know how but it came into my mind to check PMO [Prime Minister's Office] of India, and when I realised it was available, I saved it for myself," he told BBC Trending.

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Ali, without realising it at the time, had just stepped into the middle of #Handlegate - a serious social media spat between the offices of India's soon-to-be sworn in leader, Narendra Modi, and the country's outgoing PM

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Manmohan Singh started the @PMOIndia Twitter account, which grew to more than a million followers. But as he left office, his team decided not to simply hand the account over.

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Instead they renamed and archived the Twitter handle - @PMOIndia was turned into @PMOIndiaArchive, taking the million plus followers with it.

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Narendra Modi's party, the BJP, which has just won the elections, criticised the move saying the Twitter account was a "national asset".

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As for Qaiser Ali, the recent high school graduate, his tenure as @PMOIndia turned out to be brief

Without any explanation, after half an hour his Twitter handle reverted to its previous name.

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Which actually came as a relief, he told BBC

"I was shocked, honoured, but also scared. I'm just a 19-year-old kid from India, and this is a government matter. When they found out, my parents scolded me and told me to apologise to all the people of India," he says/

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He said sorry immediately. Check out his tweet below:

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Why was Qaiser Ali able to grab the account name at all?

It seems he happened to sign up for it in the brief window between when the official account name was changed, and the new @PMOIndia handle was created.

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The former prime minister's communications advisor Pankaj Pachauri, in a series of tweets, defended the move, saying the @PMOIndia handle would still be available to the new prime minister's office and that it was all within the law.

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Twitter says it does not comment on individual accounts and it is not clear who is now controlling @PMOIndia. The account has 15,000 followers, though it has yet to send its first tweet.

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Despite his brief but meteoric rise in Indian politics, Ali told BBC that he has no intention to pursue a career in public office

As for Qaiser Ali, he's not interested in a career in politics, he told BBC, despite his 30 minutes of fame. But that didn't stop him from retweeting a bunch of Narendra Modi's latest tweets, and one of the new prime minister holding up his appointment letter.

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'Seimbangkan “Yes" Dan "No" Dalam Mendidik Anak-Anak. Jangan Ikut Acuan Barat Semata-Mata'

Mungkin sebelum ini anda ada terbaca salah satu artikel kami mengenai Macam Mana Nak Larang Anak-Anak Tanpa Cakap ‘No’ Atau ‘Jangan’ Supaya Mereka Akur & Faham? yang mana dikongsi oleh seorang wanita di laman Facebook

Post tersebut telah dikongsi oleh Shuhadah Khalil dan sehingga kini telah menerima sebanyak 12 ribu shares. Namun, seorang pengguna Facebook, Syahr Musafir telah berkongsi pendapat mengenai perkara tersebut di laman Facebook. Pendapat beliau agak berlainan dan menurutnya perkataan "yes" dan "no" kepada anak-anak perlu diseimbangkan. Dan beliau berharap semoga artikel ini diterbitkan oleh SAYS.

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SEIMBANGKAN "YES" DAN "NO" KEPADA ANAK-ANAKSaya tinggal di sebuah kampung dekat kawasan pantai. Sebagai seorang anak kampung, keseronokan bermain dengan kawan-kawan membolehkan kami menjelajah ke seluruh kampung, termasuklah ke kawasan pantai. Setiap kali cuti hujung minggu Abah akan bawa saya ke Pantai Cahaya Bulan untuk mandi. Nak dijadikan cerita, berkali-kali pergi pun tidak mengapa. Seronok sokmo. Abah pula ikutkan sahaja kemahuan si anak lelaki tunggalnya ini untuk ke pantai, walaupun setiap minggu, tanpa jemu.Cuma ada satu pesanan yang selalu hinggap ke telinga saya. Iaitu Abah berpesan, "Kalau nak ke pantai, pergi dengan Abah. JANGAN sesekali pergi ke pantai seorang diri atau bersama rakan-rakan. Bahaya!"Seingat saya ketika berusia 9 tahun (Darjah 3), saya menipu Arwah Nenek. Selepas tamat sesi sekolah dan kelas Fardhu Ain petang itu, saya beritahu arwah Nenek saya nak berbasikal keliling kampung dengan kawan-kawan. Tetapi sebenarnya saya bersama dengan kawan-kawan nak ke pantai.

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Niat saya memang tak mahu mandi pantai sebab selalu ingat pesanan Abah supaya tidak ke pantai tanpa Abah. Niat saya ke pantai tanpa mandi-manda. Tetapi alkisahnya apabila seorang kanak-kanak yang sukakan pantai dan sudah sampai pun di pantai, saya pun TER-terjun jugalah membasahkan diri di air pantai dengan kawan-kawan.Nak dijadikan cerita petang itu Abah balik awal dari kerja. Lebih awal daripada biasa. Naluri kebapaan kot, tahu anaknya sedang melakukan kesalahan. Abah tiba di rumah, tengok-tengok saya tiada di rumah. Nenek menyebut nama seorang kawan rapat saya, rumahnya dekat pantai. Dengan motorsikal Honda Cup lama Abah meronda kawasan kampung, mencari di mana saya berada. Abah singgah di rumah kawan saya itu, ibunya memberitahu anaknya (kawan saya) ke pantai. Dari kejauhan tepi pantai Abah memanggil nama saya dengan kuat. Jeritannya memecahkan gelak-tawa kegembiraan kami yang sedang mandi-manda. Saya cepat-cepat naik ke darat, membetul-betulkan pakaian. Perasaan saya? Takut bukan kepalang. Hati berdebar macam nak luruh jantung. Saya tahu Abah saya ni garangnya macam mana kalau Abah marah.Sementelah saya berdiri di depan Abah, Abah memukul bontot saya. Aduh! Sakitnya! Rasa macam patah tulang pinggul kiri saya. Sakit!!!

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Saya menangis. Itulah kali pertama Abah pukul saya. Sakit rasa bontot, sakit lagi hati sebab dipukul, sebab dimalukan depan kawan-kawan. Tapi, saya mengaku dan saya tahu saya telah buat sesuatu yang salah."Kali ini Abah pesan, JANGAN MENIPU!" pekik Abah ke telinga saya."Abah sudah pesan, JANGAN PERGI PANTAI TANPA ABAH! Bahaya!" jerit Abah, betul-betul ke telinga saya. "Ayat Abah yang mana satu yang Abe (panggilan keluarga kepada saya) tak faham?"Bertalu-talu makian Abah. Suaranya kuat. Kami semua tergamam.Depan-depan orang Abah marah anak tunggalnya yang dijaga dengan penuh kasih sayang ini. Tak pernah-pernah Abah marah saya. Kawan-kawan semua tengok. Terdiam. Tercengang. Kaku.Saya menangis.Abah mengheret tangan saya, diangkatnya saya duduk di motorsikal. Punyalah Abah marah, Abah terus bawa saya pulang sedang selipar dan basikal saya dibiarkan di situ. Tak diambil pun. Kemarahan Abah, merahnya muka Abah, kuatnya suara Abah, saya ingat sampai hari ini. Dan hakikatnya, itulah kali akhir saya menipu Nenek, Abah, Umi dan keluarga. Serik.Saya terpanggil berkongsi kisah ini setelah membaca post viral "Jangan berkata Jangan atau Tidak atau No kepada si anak" yang dikongsi lebih 14ribu pengguna Facebook INI.

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Saya tidak punya masalah dengan post berkenaan. Baguslah, mempromosikan ke-positif-an dalam mendidik anak-anak. Namun, saya terkilan kerana rujukannya lebih kepada pendidikan Barat sedangkan kita punya Tarbiatul Aulad Fil Islam (Pendidikan Anak-anak Dalam Islam). Memberikan kata-kata positif kepada anak-anak TIDAK bermaksud kita harus meninggalkan segala ayat 'Jangan' kepada anak-anak.Sebaiknya, SEIMBANGKAN kedua-duanya.Lihat pada kata-kata Allah SWT dalam al-Qur'an:Suruh: “Dan mintalah pertolongan (kepada Allah) dengan jalan sabar dan mengerjakan sholat; dan sesungguhnya sholat itu amatlah berat kecuali kepada orang-orang yang khusyuk Tiada daya dan upaya kecuali atas pertolongan Allah semata” (Al-Baqarah : 45)Jangan:“Janganlah kamu bersikap lemah, dan janganlah pula kamu bersedih hati, padahal kamulah orang-orang yg paling tinggi derajatnya, jika kamu orang-orang yang beriman” (Al-Imran : 139)Lihat pada kata-kata Rasulullah SAW dalam hadis dan sunnah:Suruh:"Sesungguhnya marah itu dari syaitan. Syaitan itu dijadikan daripada api,apabila kamu marah, maka hendaklah dia mengambil wuduk."(HR Abu Daud) Jangan:"Dari Abu Hurairah R.A, Sesungguhnya seseorang bertanya kepada Rasulullah SAW: 'Ya Rasulullah, nasihatilah aku.' Baginda bersabda, 'Jangan engkau marah'. (La taghdab)Dia menanyakan hal itu berkali-kali. Maka beliau bersabda: 'Janganlah engkau marah." (Hadith Riwayat Muslim)

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Lihat pula pada kata-kata Luqmanul Hakim dalam Surah Luqman apabila mendidik anak-anaknya, sejak kecil sehinggalah besar:Jangan:"Dan (ingatlah) ketika Luqman berkata kepada anaknya, semasa ia memberi nasihat kepadanya:" Wahai anak kesayanganku, janganlah engkau mempersekutukan Allah (dengan sesuatu yang lain), sesungguhnya perbuatan syirik itu adalah satu kezaliman yang besar (13). Suruh: Dan Kami wajibkan manusia berbuat baik kepada kedua ibu bapanya; ibunya telah mengandungnya dengan menanggung kelemahan demi kelemahan (dari awal mengandung hingga akhir menyusunya), dan tempoh menceraikan susunya ialah dalam masa dua tahun; (dengan yang demikian) bersyukurlah kepadaKu dan kepada kedua ibubapamu; dan (ingatlah), kepada Akulah jua tempat kembali (untuk menerima balasan) (14).Suruh: "Wahai anak kesayanganku, dirikanlah sembahyang, dan suruhlah berbuat kebaikan, serta laranglah daripada melakukan perbuatan yang mungkar, dan bersabarlah atas segala bala bencana yang menimpamu. Sesungguhnya yang demikian itu adalah dari perkara-perkara yang dikehendaki diambil berat melakukannya (17).Jangan:"Dan janganlah engkau memalingkan mukamu (kerana memandang rendah) kepada manusia, dan janganlah engkau berjalan di bumi dengan berlagak sombong; sesungguhnya Allah tidak suka kepada tiap-tiap orang yang sombong takbur, lagi membanggakan diri (18)."

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Dalam kehidupan manusia, PUJIAN DAN AMARAN perlu SEIMBANG. Sebagaimana Allah SWT dan Rasulullah SAW banyak bercerita tentang indahnya syurga, sebagaimana itulah juga Allah SWT dan Rasulullah SAW banyak memberi amaran peritnya azab neraka kepada manusia.Dalam pendidikan anak-anak, tidak kira zaman dahulu termasuk juga zaman kini, kita tidak perlu sentiasa menggunakan ayat-ayat positif semata-mata langsung meninggalkan kata-kata jangan kepada anak-anak. Sebaiknya, seimbangkan kedua-duanya kerana seorang manusia memerlukan kedua-dua elemen (positif dan negatif, suruh dan jangan) dalam kehidupannya supaya dia tahu mana yang BAIK, mana yang BURUK.Sebagaimana satu contoh yang diberi, "Don't go there (Jangan pergi sana)" perlu ditukar kepada "Stay close with Mama (Ke mari dekat Mama)" - Jika setiap kali anak-anak mahu merayau di shopping mall kita kata "Stay close to Mama" anak-anak kecil mahupun besar TIDAK akan faham apa makna bahaya apabila kita berkata "Jangan pergi jauh" atau "Jangan merayau-rayau kita takut ada bahaya orang culik kamu" atau "Kamu tidak dibenarkan pergi ke tempat lain kerana Mama nak beli barang di sini."

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Sejak kecil hinggalah ke besar, Umi (ibu saya) dan Ma (ibu mertua saya) selalu berpesan satu perkara sama kepada anak-anak, dalam dua cara/ayat/nada yang berbeza:Suruh:"Pastikan selalu solat, sebaik-baiknya solat di awal waktu dan solatlah secara berjamaah."Jangan:"Jangan tinggalkan solat!"Secara psikologi dan fitrah, serta keperluan seorang anak, tidak kira anak kecil atau anak besar, mereka memerlukan kedua-dua elemen untuk pembesaran mereka. Bukan ayat-ayat 'suruh' semata-mata.Bukan ayat-ayat 'jangan' semata-mata.Tetapi, kedua-duanya.Seimbang.Balance.Barulah lengkap.Suruh:"Mencuri adalah berdosa!"Jangan:"Jangan mencuri, nanti kamu berdosa!"Sebagai seorang ayah, saya menggunakan kedua-dua elemen ini untuk mendidik anak-anak. Sebagai contoh, apabila ketiga-tiga anak saya menangis serentak pada satu masa, saya akan beritahu:"Along ST, duduk diam ye. Anak solehah tak nangis jerit-jerit. Jangan menangis." "Angah IY, Angah baring di riba Papa ye. Jangan nangis-nangis, Papa nak tidurkan Adik Baby ni.""Adik Baby HE, minum susu ye. Papa dodoikan Adik Baby ni. Jangan nangis-nangis."

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Saya seimbangkan "Suruh" dan "Jangan" dalam apa jua situasi.Kata Umi, saya diajar tentang solat sejak saya kecil lagi. Masa saya berusia 1 tahun dan sudah mula pandai meniru aksi Umi dan Abah solat, Umi dan Abah berpesan:Suruh:Kita perlu solat, barulah Allah SWt sayang dan boleh masuk syurga.Jangan:Kita TIDAK boleh tinggalkan solat, nanti Allah SWT marah, nanti masuk neraka.Termasuklah ketika saya nak terbang ke Australia untuk melanjutkan pelajaran, Umi berpesan, "Pastikan solat dijaga kerana itulah kekuatan kita sebagai orang Islam. Ingat, jangan lupa solat!" sambil air matanya mengalir membasahi pipi.Abah pula berpesan, "Pastikan belajar elok-elok, rajin-rajin. Jangan malas-malas belajar, jangan belajar sambil lewa..."

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Kata-kata positif+negatif dan suruh+jangan inilah yang melekat di jiwa saya dari kecil sampai besar dan menjadikan siapa saya hari ini.Jadi rakan-rakan ibu bapa sekalian,PELBAGAIKANLAH interaksi dengan anak-anak, SEIMBANGKANLAH cara komunikasi, emosi dan BERKREATIVITILAH dalam lenggok bahasa kepada anak-anak dalam pendidikan dan tarbiah anak-anak.JANGANLAH membataskan kasih sayang kita kepada anak-anak (bercakap baik juga adalah satu bentuk nasihat, marah juga adalah satu bentuk nasihat) dan paling penting, JANGANLAH mengambil sumber Barat sebagai panduan utama dalam membesarkan anak-anak, sebaiknya ambillah panduan daripada al-Qur'an dan sunnah secara keseluruhan, bukan berdikit-dikit. DIDIKLAH ANAK DENGAN DIDIKAN ISLAM, BUKAN IKUT ACUAN BARAT SEMATA-MATA.

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13 Useful Wedding Favours That Your Guests Will Actually Love

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Let's be real, people usually throw out or never, ever touch the wedding favours that the bride and groom have put so much effort (and money!) into.
Don't worry, we've got you covered with a list of door gifts that will make your guests genuinely thank you!

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1. Tea leaves and coffee beans

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You can never go wrong with tea and coffee! These are inexpensive and a staple in many households so you wouldn't have to worry about your guests not using them or throwing them away.To cut down your budget even further, you can purchase the tea leaves or coffee beans in bulk and DIY your own mini-sized door gifts.If you're unsure about your guests' preferences, you can even offer both options for them to choose.

2. Mini kicap and chili sauce bottles

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Yes, you read that right. Imagine mini Lingham's chili sauce bottles that you can carry everywhere!Kicap (soy sauce) and chili sauce are essential to every Asian household so by gifting it as a wedding favour, you'll actually be giving them something that they can use in their daily life. You can also spice it up by using your own containers like cute little mason jars for a more unique look.

3. Lip balms

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In a hot climate country like Malaysia, lip balms are a must! Guests can use these for a long time and if you can spend a bit more, you can even customise the lip balm flavours or create them from scratch.

4. Cloth face masks

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Nowadays, you can never leave the house without a face mask. So, it would be a brilliant choice to provide your guests with reusable face masks that they can use for a long time and also keep them safe during the wedding festivities.The face masks can also be used to match the theme of your wedding to make it more personal. You can choose to print your initials or hashtag on it or just keep it plain. It truly is a blank canvas that you can play with and is such a great investment for your special day!

5. Mini sewing kits

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An emergency sewing kit is a must, especially during a huge event i.e. a wedding. These affordable door gifts can be used forever and your guest will thank you for it! But be sure to keep them away from children on your special day.

6. Mini fans

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Another climate-relevant wedding favour, fans used to be given as doorgifts in the 70s and 80s but nowadays you rarely see them.If you're going for a classic theme, the local wooden ones would be perfect; guests can use them as home decorations as well. But if you want to be more practical, you can provide portable ones that can be used everywhere.

7. Air fresheners

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Scented wax air fresheners are natural air fresheners that are usually made with soy wax or beeswax and essential oils. Dried flowers, herbs and spices, and fruits are occasionally used to make it more aesthetically pleasing to the eye.This wedding favour is not only pretty but useful for guests who don't like cluttering their space with irrelevant trinkets. Guests can place it in their car, room, or cupboard without much thought and it will serve its purpose by perfuming the air.If you want it to be more personal, you can DIY your own wax air fresheners and customise it according to your wedding theme!

8. Body scrubs and bath salts

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Another useful wedding favour that you can easily DIY to your preference — body scrubs and bath salts!This door gift will be rewarding to your guests, especially after a long day (weeks, in some cultures!) of wedding festivities. It is also very inexpensive, especially if you choose to DIY it.

9. Cutleries

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As odd as it might sound, cutlery is a gift that can be used everyday and reminds your guests of the happy memories that were made on your special day.You can take it up a notch by engraving them with your wedding dates and your initials. If you are looking for a more eco-friendly wedding favour, you can gift your guests bamboo cutlery sets. Either way, it's a door gift that will not go to waste!

10. Donations

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Making a donation to charity in lieu of traditional favours is not only worthy of your money but a meaningful way to support causes close to your heart by spending it on those who need it.Thank your guests while giving back with a personalised donation card that can be tailored to your wedding style and colours. This heartwarming door gift will most definitely last long after your big day!

11. Hand sanitisers

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Another wedding favour to suit the current situation, hand sanitisers are not only useful but can be important for your wedding guests. Even after your wedding day, guests can carry their hand sanitiser party favours everywhere for cleaning their hands on-the-go. You can even make it a set with the reusable face masks or if you have a little more budget, add in face shields, tissues, and other similar items, so that you and your guests can enjoy the day safely!

12. Mini alcohol bottles

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This wedding favour is a little on the expensive side but if you do have the budget for it, mini alcohol bottles will definitely be a hit among your guests!But you have to be sure of your guests' preferences. If there are non-drinkers, you can switch the alcoholic drinks to mini lemonade or mocktail bottles.

Bonus:
Hangover kits!

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These "Oh, shit!" packages can be a wedding favour on its own if you serve alcohol at your wedding but if not, you can add them as an extra favour for your guests.These hangover kits usually contain medication for pain, upset stomach reliever, some sort of immunity boost like an electrolyte drink, mints, and water. But you can choose to elevate your kit, with items such as lip balm, sanitisers, basic first-aid kit, and many more!Also inexpensive, these kits will have your guests thanking you in the morning after your wedding after-party.

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Najib Supporters Got Violent With UM Students Chanting "Where's The RM2.6 BIllion?"

Several students from University Malaya (UM) were roughed up by supporters of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak earlier today, 22 March

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The incident occurred after Friday prayers, outside Restoral Amjal near the university, Malay Mail reported.

The former premier was conducting a meet-and-greet session at the restaurant when several youths turned up, carrying a cardboard caricature of a clown-faced Najib and "Where's the RM2.6 billion?" posters

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They were chanting "Liar!" and "Where's the RM2.6 billion?" when Najib's supporters confronted them and tore their posters to pieces.

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The confrontation turned violent when one of Najib's aides caught a student in a chokehold

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According to Malaysiakini, the student who was choked was the President of UM's Youth Association, Wong Yan Ke.The Pekan MP's supporters continued to trail the youths even after they backed away.

The scuffle ended when the police arrived and brought the group of students to the Pantai Dalam police station

"We were brought to the police station because the police said they wanted to protect us, not to be investigated," Wong told Malaysiakini.

Najib's hearing for his seven charges relating to the 1MDB scandal was recently delayed. Read more about the reason here:

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His hearing has been pushed to this Friday, 15 March.

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Uncle Kentang: Ah Long Beats And Strips Woman Over Money She Borrowed For Father's Funeral

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Recently, a woman went to social activist Kuan Chee Heng for help, alleging that she was physically and sexually assaulted by an illegal loan shark

In a Facebook post published yesterday, 13 July, Kuan — or more fondly known as Uncle Kentang — shared that as he was raising funds for a woman who did not have money for her mother's funeral, he received a call from another woman crying for help.The woman, who is in her 40s, told Kuan that she borrowed money from a loan shark — commonly known as an 'ah long' in Malaysia — after her father's passing.She said she needed the money to arrange for her father's funeral.

Social activist Kuan Chee Heng.
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Kuan shared that the woman took out a loan of RM16,000 on 13 May

"She had paid part of her debt including the interest rates but after the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) nationwide, the victim could not work and lost her source of income," the former policeman told Malaysiakini."As a result, she was unable to continue paying the balance of the debt. The victim was abducted and taken to an unknown place before being beaten and stripped naked last week."It is learnt that the woman used to work in a furniture shop.

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Kuan said the woman refused to seek help from the police because she is afraid that her photos will be made public

Kuan, who is also Community Policing Malaysia (CPM) president, promised to help the woman as well as make arrangements for a prayer ceremony after the 100 days of her father's death, a custom of the Chinese community."I will try to resolve this case," he said.He said the loan shark is "wicked" and warned that there will be karma for their actions.The activist also urged members of the public not to approach illegal loan sharks to get into unfavourable agreements. "I call on those who need help to contact us or any charitable agency for help," he said.At the time of writing, Kuan's post about the woman's predicament has garnered over 4,000 likes and 130 shares.

If you or someone you know may be at risk or has experienced sexual abuse or assault, please reach out to these Malaysian organisations:

1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)Operating hours: 24-hourContact: +603-30008858SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Operating hours: Weekdays (9.30am - 4.30pm)Contact: +603-78770224WhatsApp: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)Operating hours: Weekdays (9am - 5pm)Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4390698Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter4. SARAWAK WOMEN FOR WOMEN SOCIETY (SWWS)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am to 5.30pm)Contact: +6082-422660SMS/WhatsApp: +6013-8044285Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter5. SABAH WOMEN'S ACTION-RESOURCE GROUP (SAWO)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am to 2pm)Contact: +6088-280200Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter6. PROTECT AND SAVE THE CHILDREN (PS THE CHILDREN)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (8.30am to 5.30pm)Contact: +6016-2273065 | +6016-7213065WhatsApp: +6016-7213065Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter7. INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION (IWF)Anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content and non-photographic child sexual abuse images with IWF's Reporting Portal.


Gamuda Land Is Handing Over Keys To Homeowners At Two Of Its New Townships

Gamuda Land has begun the handover process for the first phase in two of its new townships – Gamuda Gardens in Sungai Buloh and twentyfive.7 in Kota Kemuning

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On the northern side of Klang Valley, Gamuda Gardens will see the delivery of vacant possession for 562 units of 2-storey terrace homes in Village Homes precinct.These homes have direct access to the waterfront village, clubhouse, and a 50-acre pet-friendly central park. Launched in 2017, more than 83% of these homes have been sold, with limited units remaining.

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Lucent Residence in twentyfive.7, on the other hand, is located in Kota Kemuning and is part of a 257-acre vibrant and self-sustained township.Also launched in 2017, it comprises 181 units of superlink homes and 98 units of semi-detached homes. 80% of Lucent Residence is sold to date, and the homes are being handed over in phases.

True to its promise of delivering more than just a home, Gamuda Land already has facilities and conveniences in place prior to the handover

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Both townships feature completed pet-friendly Central Parks, lush landscaping, high-speed broadband, and proper access roads. According to Gamuda Land CEO Ngan Chee Meng, many customers are highly anticipating the handover and can't wait to move into their new homes, especially after experiencing the Movement Control Order.For residents at twentyfive.7, there is the lifestyle Quayside Mall opening in December 2020. On the other hand, Gamuda Gardens features a waterfront village where the neighbourhood’s conveniences are located. New homeowners can look forward to the clubhouse facilities, wellness club, and majestic waterfall views.

Local actress and celebrity Yasmin Hani was one of the homeowners to receive her keys, and she can't wait to start renovations so her family can move into Gamuda Gardens

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"As we lead hectic lives, especially with two young children, we were looking for a place where we can have a balance of serenity in our home but still being well-connected to the city.When we first came here, we were immediately sold by the natural beauty of Gamuda Gardens and to our surprise, it wasn’t too far from PJ! Our children especially love the central park and we appreciate that the masterplan of this township includes essentials such as commercials, school, clubhouse, retail, food," said Yasmin Hani.

At twentyfive.7, Chong Leong Hwee was the first resident to receive her keys to Lucent Residence

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"We chose twentyfive.7 out of the many developments around this area due to Gamuda Land’s good track record. What attracted us was the environment that we saw when we first visited this township.We like that our home feels serene with the lakes and parks yet our family also love to spend time at the mall so this place is great! We won’t have to drive around looking for a car park spot at the mall. We can just take a leisurely walk across the central park and will be there in a few minutes plus there are lots of trees here so we can enjoy a comfortable walk," shared Chong.

Throughout the handover process, Gamuda Land is making sure SOPs are administered closely

Every buyer is advised to pre-reserve their desired date through the Gamuda Land Mobile App as limited slots are available each day to comply with physical distancing SOPs. Gamuda Land has also assigned a dedicated relationship associate for each buyer to give them detailed information on how to go about the handover process.To make the entire experience is seamless, homeowners can also lodge defects claim via the Gamuda Land Mobile App 'feedback' feature with photos and description, so they can be rest assured of transparency throughout the process.


Man Sits Next To Son-In-Law's Body After Coincidentally Passing By Accident Scene

A photo of a man sitting next to a body at an accident scene has been making its rounds on social media

According to Sinar Harian, the man in the photograph is 54-year-old Roslan Ramlan from Melaka. He can be seen sitting next to the body of his son-in-law, Muhammad Zulhilmi, who died in a collision around 6.30am on Monday, 2 November.

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Roslan was coincidentally passing by the accident scene when he noticed that the victim was his daughter's husband.
He then sat down next to the body and read Quranic verses while waiting for the ambulance to arrive.

The man explained to Utusan Malaysia that he is colleagues with his son-in-law and the two worked at the same factory. Before the accident, Muhammad Zulhilmi left their home earlier than Roslan. About 10 minutes after he left, Roslan made his way to work on a separate motorcycle. While passing by the accident scene, Roslan stopped his motorcycle but did not suspect anything. To his surprise, he saw that the body on the road was his son-in-law."Although he had already passed away at the time, I still whispered the Shahada to him. While waiting for his body to be taken to the hospital, I sat next to him and recited Quranic verses," he said.

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The deceased worked as a factory operator and had only been married for a little over a year.
His wife, Norhasliza Roslan is 24 years old and the couple has a 10-month-old daughter.

Muhammad Zulhilmi passed away at the scene after his Yamaha LC135 motorcycle crashed into a Perodua Myvi driven by a 38-year-old woman.The accident took place at Jalan Bukit Katil, Melaka, and the victim died after sustaining injuries to his head.Roslan told Astro Awani, "His family lived with me and my wife, we definitely applaud his attitude as he never raised his voice at my daughter, and also helped her cook in the kitchen as well as with other chores.""I consider Zulhilmi as my own blood and his loss will definitely make us miss him."

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Isteri Kononnya Nak Beli Satu Barang, Sekali Sampai Di Kaunter Lain Pula Yang Dibeli

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

Membeli barangan dapur sememangnya telah menjadi rutin penting terutama bagi pasangan suami isteri

Kebiasaannya barangan dapur ini akan dibeli oleh suami dan isteri atau salah seorang daripada mereka untuk keluar membeli tambahan lagi dengan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) ini.Namun, lain pula dengan video yang tular di TikTok ini apabila seorang lelaki berkongsi perangai isterinya ketika membeli barangan dapur mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @paksubettakl Go to grocery store with my wife be like ##akugilakamu  Into The Thick Of It Restricted Edit - Rhys Sfyrios

Yakin nak beli satu barang, tapi bila sampai di kaunter banyak pula

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang lelaki merakam rutin mereka suami isteri semasa keluar membeli barangan dapur bersama.Si suami kemudian bertanya kepada si isteri adakah dia mahu menggunakan trolley untuk meletakkan barangan nanti. Tetapi, si isteri dengan yakinnya menjawab tidak perlu menggunakan trolley kerana dia hanya mahu membeli satu barang saja.Namun apa yang lebih melucukan adalah bila sampai saja di kaunter pembayaran, si suami menunjukkan tangannya sudah dipenuhi dengan barangan lain yang diambil oleh isterinya itu

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"Aku pun selalu kena scam dengan bini, hahaha" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut merasa terhibur melihat video tersebut. Malah, ramai juga yang dapat relate situasi berkenaan dengan pasangan mereka.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 439.4K views, 20.9K likes dan 261 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Mula-mula je guna bakul lepastu guna trolley :P

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[VIDEO] "Bestnya Pantang Sama-Sama" - Tiga Beradik Ini Kahwin, Hamil & Beranak Serentak

Jarang sekali kita dengar kisah adik-beradik kahwin, hamil dan beranak pada masa yang sama bukan?

Tidak dapat dinafikan lagi hubungan antara adik-beradik sememangnya sangat akrab sampai ada kalanya berkongsi hobi dan minat yang sama.Namun lain pula dengan tiga beradik ini yang telah berjaya mencuri tumpuan ramai apabila kisah perkongsian mereka yang dimuat naik melalui lama aplikasi TikTok menjadi tular kerana unik dan istimewa.Lihat video penuh mereka di bawah:

  @suriati94 cinta 3 beradik  original sound - GTIAryonada - KANANSIARYO NADA

Ayah teringin nak cucu, tak sangka rezeki tiga beradik sampai mengandung pun serentak

Menerusi rakaman yang dimuat naik oleh wanita yang dikenali sebagai Suriati itu, dia dan dua lagi adik-beradiknya telah berkahwin serta bersanding serentak dengan pilihan jodoh masing-masing.Tetapi apa yang lebih menarik perhatian ramai adalah apabila rezeki mereka sampai ke anak kerana ketiga-tiga wanita di dalam video tersebut turut berkongsi waktu hamil dan beranak yang lebih kurang sama.Menurutnya, ayah dan ibu mereka teringin menimang cucu dan tidak sangka akhirnya mendapat rezeki menyambut kehadiran tiga orang cucu serentak.

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Menjengah ke ruangan komen, rata-rata warganet turut teruja melihat video perkongsian gembira itu dan mendoakan mereka bahagia hingga ke jannah

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video Suriati telah meraih 105.5K tontonan, hampir 9K tanda suka dan 87 perkongsian di TikTok.Tiga beradik itu dihujani ratusan komen daripada warganet yang mendoakan rumah tangga mereka kekal bahagia hingga ke jannah.Ramai juga yang tumpang gembira buat mereka tiga beradik kerana dapat berkongsi rezeki bersanding, mengandung serta berpantang bersama-sama.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Alhamdulillah, seronok tengok moment macam ni. Dapat anak pun comel-comel belaka <3


"Get Lost You Devil" – Screaming Match Ensues At UTC Shah Alam Between Officer And Father

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A TikTok video of a shouting match between an immigration officer and a man recently went viral and had many divided on who was in the wrong

During the altercation, both individuals were heard yelling back and forth with a few insults thrown in. The incident was believed to have happened on 10 August, but it only came to light earlier this week.According to Utusan Malaysia, the man and his child had reportedly been waiting since 4.30pm for their passports to be renewed at the immigration office in Kuala Selangor. The father was there initially as the particular office was closer to his home. After waiting for close to two hours, he was called to the counter but was told that the system was allegedly down, so he was asked to travel to another office to renew the passports.

The father and his child then proceeded to travel to the office that was located at the Anggerik Mall Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) in Shah Alam

Upon reaching there at 6.30pm, the father and child were each given a queue number. He was then called up to the counter only for the officer to once again say that the system was down. He was told that he would be served again at 8pm. However, once 8.30pm rolled around, the father found that he had still not been called up and worst of all, his queue number was skipped. He immediately went to the counter to speak with a supervisor, only to be asked why he didn't just go to the counter when it was his turn. Already upset with the situation, he lamented that he was not happy with the service provided by the officers. In his anger, he proceeded to kick a metal pole whilst expressing that the officers were playing games with him.

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Things got heated when a female officer began to lose her temper as well and reprimanded the father using strong language

The video shows the female officer jumping into the situation and beginning to hurl curses at the father, even banging on a counter table and telling the father to get out and go away. She even calls the father 'stupid' and 'a devil'.Based on the video, he retaliates by yelling that he has a recording of the whole situation and that the officers were playing games with him.The man was told to not return to the office with his family ever again.A police report was lodged by the father following the incident and the case was referred to the Selangor Immigration Department for further investigation.In a statement made to reporters, Shah Alam district police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said that the incident contained no criminal elements and happened due to the father's dissatisfaction with the service officers.

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The officer has now been transferred to a different, undisclosed division, according to Immigration Department head director Datuk Seri Khairul Dzaimee Daud

The director made a statement to reporters on Sunday, 21 August, saying, "Shouting and saying foul words towards a member of the public are actions that should not be done by an immigration officer, who are public servants. Officers have to be able to control themselves and take a professional approach when faced with verbal provocation by members of the public because they have been given the appropriate training to do so."However, he also added that he did not approve of the other party for provoking and escalating the matter. While any officer who acts unprofessionally will be held accountable for their actions, he will not tolerate any attempts to tarnish the image and reputation of the Immigration Department.

Director-general of the Immigration Department Datuk Seri Khairul Dzaimee Daud
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The video of the altercation can be found below:

Pegawai imigresen UTC Shah Alam mengamuk. pic.twitter.com/y48eA8ZeWV— ISU SEMASA VIRAL (@isusemasaviral) August 20, 2022

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Employees Of IKEA Malaysia Are Now Entitled To One Month Paid Paternity Leave

New dads who are employees of IKEA Malaysia will now get to spend more time with their newborns, as the Swedish furniture retailer has introduced one month paid paternity leave for male employees

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The entitlement is available for all full-time and part-time male employees in all its stores and offices in the country and across Southeast Asia. “IKEA has always taken an interest in life at home for families. We embrace Swedish values - including equality at work and at home,” said Lydia Song, HR Director of IKEA Southeast Asia. She added that she hopes the new leave allowance will enable fathers to take on more active roles at home after the birth of their newborn, especially with an increasing focus on fathers and the importance of their presence during a child's early years.

IKEA Southeast Asia actually rolled out the enhanced policy on 1 January this year, with Muhammad Rizal Sunalim being one of the first Malaysian co-workers to claim the benefit

Muhammad Rizal Sunalim, an IKEA Food team leader from IKEA Cheras, is among  the first in Malaysia to take up a month long paternity leave.
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"This was golden time for me and my family," says Rizal, an IKEA Food team leader who, along with his wife, works at IKEA Cheras. The couple have three children. "With our first two, my wife had to do everything on her own. This time, I had an opportunity to look after my baby and my wife, too. It meant so much to her because she was able to get some rest and support. I cooked for the family, I did laundry, I looked after our two little girls. The bonding time has been really nice."

Aside from IKEA Malaysia, CIMB Bank and Johnson & Johnson have also granted their male employees in Malaysia extended paid paternity leave earlier this year

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CIMB Bank increased the allowance for paid paternity leave from three consecutive days to 30 consecutive days (one full month) in June this year, while pharmaceutical organisation Johnson & Johnson introduced enhanced parental leave benefits to 60 of its operating locations from 1 August. Male employees of Johnson & Johnson in Malaysia are now entitled to eight weeks of paternity leave on full pay instead of the previous two days.

Unlike maternity leave, there is no law in Malaysia that requires employers to grant paternity leave. With that said, most companies do allow paternity leave with varying periods, with some being more generous than others.

According to parenting site Baby Center, Malaysian civil servants are entitled to seven days' paternity leave, with some state government employees being allowed to take up to 14 days. Companies typically only provide one to three days, although some multinational companies allow up to 14 days to a month. Some companies may also allow new fathers to take unpaid leave, compassionate leave, or annual leave in lieu of paternity leave.

Do you think companies should follow suit in extending paid paternity leave for new dads? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.


Malaysians Are Officially Exempted From Paying The Tourism Tax

Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz informed that Malaysians are exempted from paying the tourism tax

Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz
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"We will impose a RM10 flat rate from five-star to zero-star hotels for foreign tourists, and Malaysians will be exempted from the tax across all classifications of hotels," said Nazri, in a report by The Star today, 26 July. Nazri made this statement when responding to a question from DAP Seremban MP Anthony Loke on whether the government plans to standardise the tourism tax and if the locals will still have to pay it. He also reportedly mentioned that it is now up to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on when the tourism tax will be officially implemented.

Just yesterday, Selangor rejected the controversial tourism tax

Selangor state executive councilor for Tourism, Environment, Green Technology and Consumer Affairs, Elizabeth Wong
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Selangor state executive councilor for Tourism, Environment, Green Technology and Consumer Affairs, Elizabeth Wong, said that the implementation of the tax is untimely and unsuitable when speaking at the state legislative assembly yesterday, 25 July, as reported by Malaysiakini.

"The introduction of the tax risks slowing the economy and revenue, especially for the hotel and hospitality industry."

Mabul Water Bungalows, Sabah.
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"It would result in increased costs for vacations, including accommodations, tour packages, and transport."It would also impact hotel room rates resulting in tourism arrivals to Selangor to be affected," opined Wong, when responding to question from Ng Tien Chee (Balakong DAP), as reported by the English daily.The DAP Balakong assemblyman had asked whether the government would be implementing the tourism tax and if it would bring positive impacts to Selangor during the state legislative assembly.

Wong told the assembly that the Customs Department has yet to give her a formal notification on the implementation of the tourism tax

She also mentioned that she has made a proposal for the federal government to look into conducting a detailed study on the effects of the tourism tax, especially to the tourism industry. "A proper system needs to be formulated... it is implemented hurriedly, it would not be successful," added Wong.

The tourism tax was passed in the parliament after a 20-hour long sitting on 6 April. It is basically an additional charge that was supposed to be imposed on customers staying at hotels and Airbnbs with six or more rooms.

The tourism ministry previously said that the tax rates will vary according to the rating of the hotels or Airbnbs customers stay at. Here are the old rates according to the Royal Malaysian Customs: 1. Five star - RM20 per room/night 2. Four star - RM10 per room/night3. One to three stars - RM5 per room/night4. One to three orchids - RM2.50 per room/night5. Unrated - RM2.50 per room/nightThe orchard rating system was introduced by the Tourism and Culture Ministry for budgets accommodation premises that do not meet the requirements of the Star Classification Scheme.The tourism tax is in addition to the existing 10% service charge and 6% GST on room rates. Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz informed that the tourism tax will come into effect on 1 August despite heavy criticisms from Sabah and Sarawak.Both states have already objected the proposal, and the Sarawak government withdrew its representative from the Malaysia Tourism Board.


Your Most Up-To-Date Guide Of NEXUS 5 News, Leaks And Specs

Nexus 5 Leaks Again For 'Pre-Registration'. It's Coming In Black And White.

This new leak (let's admit it, we've lost count on how many Nexus 5 leaks there have been, it's almost double digits) comes courtesy of WIND Mobile's (a Canadian carrier) Facebook page.

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The Nexus 5 was actually available for 'pre-registration' with WIND Mobile for a bit before it was taken down. Along with the sign-up page, WIND Mobile revealed the full spec list which matches up nicely with what we've seen earlier.

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Google is now expected to unwrap its next-generation Nexus smartphone on November 1. The new launch date started doing the rounds after the prolific Twitter tipster @evleaks tweeted an image of the purported Nexus 5 (White) smartphone.

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In white. 11/1.
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The supporting text in the tweet says, "In white. 11/1," which hints the launch date of the Nexus 5.

        in.com

Nexus 5 Makes Brief Appearance On Google Play For $349

The Nexus 5 is the worst kept surprise in the tech industry. We’ve seen extensive images of the upcoming Google flagship, it’s been caught on video and now it appears that we have a price for it: $349.

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That price is for the entry level (16GB) model, according to Google Play. In what is surely a glitch we can see the device clearly listed in the store, but clicking on the phone doesn’t bring us an enlarged image or more details.

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That wasn’t the case earlier, since Android Police was able to get a larger shot of the device — which it seems was live on the site temporarily — and here it is. Android fans will notice a lot of new icons, and in particular a new design for the Gmail icon.

        gizmodo.com

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Are the leaks whetting your appetite for the next big Android phone? And how about that for a great price — for a basic comparison: the new iPhone 5s retails from $649 unlocked.

        in.com

Upcoming Nexus 5 prototype shown from all angles

The device is missing the "Nexus" branding on its backside, suggesting that this is some early prototype hardware, and the software that's loaded onto the phone looks to be an early build of KitKat (it's even referred to as "KeyLimePie" in the About phone screen).

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The phone in the video lines up with the hardware that we've seen in previous Nexus 5 leaks, including its large camera housing with a flash below it as well as a microUSB port on the rounded bottom. Moving to the front of the device, we can see a camera in the upper-left corner and a circular earpiece right next to it.

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The right side of the Nexus 5 features a power/lock button and SIM card slot, while the left side is home to a volume rocker. A quick peek in the phone's Settings app shows that it's got 16GB of built-in storage.

        engadget.com

A purported LG service manual for the upcoming Google Nexus 5 detailing a range of specs has leaked online

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The Nexus 5 packs a 4.95" 1080p IPS display and runs on the Snapdragon 800 chipset with a quad-core 2.3GHz Krait 400 CPU, Adreno 330 GPU and 2GB of RAM.

        gsmarena.com

Keeping with tradition, the new phone is more or less spec-for-spec identical with LG’s G2, save for the lower-resolution 8-megapixel camera on the Nexus 5, a slightly smaller screen, and a smaller battery.

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It has a 1.3MP front camera, an 8MP OIS camera with a LED flash at the back and a 2300mAh battery underneath the rear cover.

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According to the service manual,the Nexus 5 supports GSM, 3G, CDMA and LTE connectivity plus NFC and Bluetooth 4.0. The phone also comes with a Slimport-enabled microUSB and wireless charging support.

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A glimpse at the Nexus 5 from a leaked service manual

A glimpse at the Nexus 5 from a leaked service manual
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Nexus 5 leaks, shows Android 4.4 KitKat boot screen

The Nexus 5 has already been leaked, but if the public was unsure of its authenticity before, this latest set of photos should quiet the naysayers.

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New images of what is believed to be the upcoming LG Nexus 5 have leaked.The images confirm what we've been seeing over the past few weeks: what looks to be a 5-inch display, large camera, and sleek front with nearly no bezel.

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The device also looks to have a centred front-facing camera, a large camera module with what looks like the same sensor, lens and flash from the LG G2, and a rubberized, textured backing for easy gripping, not unlike the new Nexus 7.

        mobilesyrup.com

A Chinese site says Nexus 5 based on LG G2 is coming in October with Android 5

MyDrivers, a Chinese website claimed that Nexus 5 will be built based on LG’s G2 model and will be released in October. Furthermore, the device is said to be affordable as Nexus 4, with a price tag of $299.

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According to the report, the device will be released with a brand new version of Android, Key Lime Pie, on board.

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The news that LG is producing the Nexus 5 and that it will be based off the LG G2 will be a welcome relief to some users who were disappointed by the Moto X.

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The Nexus 5 specs rumors include a 5.2-inch screen, a 1080p display, 2GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 600. The Snapdragon 600 is the processor present on flagships like the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4.

        gadgetinsiders.com

The Nexus 5 may also be the first smartphone to run the long anticipated Android 5.0 update. Currently, there has been no word as to if current Android 4.0 smartphones are upgradable to Android 5.0.

        digitaljournal.com

PHOTO: If we are to go by the looks of it, it sure does look like a potent weapon (Click to see full)

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The Nexus 5 will be based on LG G2. Here's a look at it

The LG G2 is the first smartphone handset to come without side buttons, with a control pad on the back of the handset.

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The concept of putting buttons on the back came from research which revealed that the larger smartphones became, the harder it was for users to access side keys, LG said.

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The smartphone sports a 5.2-inch full HD display. Under the hood it runs on a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, making it the first device to include Qualcomm's fastest chip.

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Other features include the screen coming to life with just a quick tap, and call answering by simply putting the phone to the ear. The phone also carries a 13-megapixel camera with optical image stabilisation for blur-free photos.

        asiaone.com

Nexus 5 vs iPhone 5C: How do they compare?

The upcoming smartphone is also expected to run Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie with cheaper price tag compared to other flagship handsets. Is iPhone 5c going to catch up with Nexus 5?

        ibtimes.com

Both the Nexus 5 and the iPhone 5C are speculated to carry forward the signature design aesthetic of their manufacturers. While the Nexus 5 is supposedly a larger version of the Nexus 4, the iPhone 5C is said to look just like the iPhone 5 - with curvier edges.

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Android is reportedly giving the Nexus 5 a 5-inch display with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Apple is likely to maintain the iPhone 5C's resolution at 1136 x 640 pixels and its pixel density of 326ppi.

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Rumour has it that the iPhone 5C will be powered by Apple's dual-core A6 processor and a tri-core GPU, along with a 1 GB RAM.

        knowyourmobile.in

                iPhone 5S 'Gold Rush' In Malaysia As People Going For The Champagne Coloured Smartphone

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Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One, LG Optimus G2 and Sony Xperia Z are also not going to compete with the low price range offered by Nexus devices. Google will surely make their handsets inexpensive yet powerful.

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[QUIZ] Tell Us How You’ll Celebrate CNY And We’ll Tell You How Much Ang Pow You’ll Get

With the Lunar New Year right around the corner, there are so many things to look forward to!

The thought of stuffing your face with pineapple tarts, and dolling up to look chio in your festive wear always brings out the CNY excitement. But... there's always one thing that puts a smile on all of our faces: ANGPOWS.

Psst... read on more to find out about some really cool Chinese New Year AR filters that Coca-Cola has in store!

Wanna know how much you'll receive in those red packets this year? Come, let us tell you our predictions :p

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 Note: This quiz is for entertainment purposes only. Dun so serious, okay? :)

Wanna know what else would be a great addition to your CNY celebration this year? Coca-Cola!

Clad in its iconic red colour, a can of Coke will definitely match your Lunar New Year decor, too!

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What’s cool is that Coca-Cola has also created AR greetings that you can share with your loved ones

You can send them to your friends and family to let them know you're thinking of them this auspicious season <3

Here's what you gotta do:

Step 1: Get any two Coca-Cola tin cans.Step 2: Visit this website and scan the two cans together.Step 3: Record, save, and share your greetings.

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Easy peasy, right?

Have a peep at these cool AR greetings from Coca-Cola:

1. @dannyleeyuxin uses the Coca-Cola AR filter to send his brother a CNY greeting

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2. With Coca-Cola's AR greetings, @jaredle3 won't have to worry about wishing everyone a happy Chinese New Year

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3. While @ke.ennnn_ might not be able to visit her loved ones this year, she can definitely count on Coca-Cola's CNY AR greetings to express how much she cares

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Have a 'Huat' Chinese New Year this 2021 with Coca-Cola's awesome AR greetings that'll put a smile on everyone's faces

Visit this website for more info.

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