This Website Lets You Buy Authentic Limited Edition Sneakers At Affordable Prices

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When shopping online, one of the biggest fears we have is authenticity

After all, the last thing we want is to find out that we've been scammed after dropping a huge amount of money on something we really wanted. This is especially true when it comes to higher value, limited edition items, as you never know for sure if you are getting the real deal until it arrives at your doorstep.

Enter Novelship, an online marketplace that aims to take away all that fear for you and give you a worry-free shopping experience

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Founded back in 2017 in Singapore, Novelship is Asia's fastest growing online marketplace for authentic, limited edition sneakers, apparel, and collectibles. The founders are two sneaker and streetwear enthusiasts who started off by helping people buy limited edition items from overseas and bringing them back to their home country.It eventually evolved into the full-fledged online marketplace it is today, but it essentially still does the same thing — it makes it easy for you to buy limited edition or general release sneakers, as well as items from world famous streetwear brands.

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Best of all, Novelship guarantees that all the products on their site are authentic, as all products have to undergo a rigorous authentication process before being sent to the buyer. If a particular item is found to be a fake, the transaction is then cancelled, so you won't have to worry about losing money.

Operating in Malaysia since 2019, Novelship's extensive network allows you to access a wider variety of products at affordable prices

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In addition to Southeast Asia, Novelship is also available in Taiwan, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, which means that you can buy things from those countries or sell to people there as well.This results in a huge variety of products on its marketplace. Whether you're looking for a specific pair of Nike or Yeezy sneakers, limited edition streetwear drops featuring popular brands like Marvel and KAWS, or even exclusive collectibles such as Nanoblock Pokémon and Bearbrick, you can find it all on Novelship!Instead of just relying on offline stores and resellers operating via social media in Malaysia, you now also have a way to get the items you've had your eye on directly from the countries of origin, and at affordable prices to boot.

Here's a look at some of the sneakers, streetwear, and collectibles they currently have up for sale:

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Whether you're a buyer or a seller, you can enjoy an effortless process

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Novelship accepts a variety of payment formats, including cryptocurrency and buy now pay later options, which is super convenient for both sellers and buyers. And the site's authentication guarantee also benefits both parties, as sellers don't have to deal with customers complaining and buyers don't have to worry about being scammed.An extra perk for sellers is that Novelship handles the end to end supply chain and fulfillment, so they can just concentrate on obtaining stock and listing on the site. Plus, sellers will also be able to reach out to new markets of potential customers outside of their home country.So, if you've got something to sell, Novelship is a great site to list it on!

Head over to Novelship's website to start browsing for cool stuff to buy or listing your own items for sale today

Psssttt... we've got a special promo code for all you SAYS readers!Just key in 'SAYS60' at the checkout page on Novelship's website to get RM60 off when you spend at least RM500.

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Chocolate Ice Cream With Lingham's Extra Hot Chilli Sauce Is Now Available In Malaysia

Sweet and savoury often pair well together, as the savouriness brings out the sweet flavours.
But what happens when you mix cool and hot sensations together?

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7-Eleven Malaysia has just released a new ice cream... and it's called the Flaming Choco Soft Serve!

It's chocolate ice cream with Lingham's Extra Hot Chilli Sauce swirled in, giving a spicy kick to the sweetness of the cold, chocolate soft serve.

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According to Mashable's writer Danial, the ice cream doesn't really look like the photos as the chilli sauce appears to be mixed into the soft serve. But don't be fooled because it actually "burns your throat".

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A cold snack with a fiery aftertaste? Deceptive and perfect for risk-takers.

If you dare try it, the ice cream is available for RM2.90 at all 7CAFé outlets in Malaysia for a limited time

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12 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About myBurgerLab

1. It’s more than just a restaurant

Founders Ren Yi, Chang Ming, and Wee Kiat had no professional culinary background prior to diving into the burger business, and they had learned about the F&B trade through part-time jobs during their studies. In turn, they constantly welcome part-timers who are keen to work at myBurgerLab (affectionately known as Geeks).

Ren Yi gives us the scoop on little-known mBL stories
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"We see ourselves as more of a school,” Ren Yi beamed, as he went on to explain, “We use myBurgerLab as an opportunity for youths to come in and learn a new thing or two. We encourage a positive working culture and we’re at our happiest when we’re giving back to the community.”

2. In fact, 70% of the workforce is made up of part-timers

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Typically, out of a shift of 14 staff, only 4 are full-timers. At any given time, there are at least 30 part-timers on the rotation list. The Geeks come from a diverse range of education backgrounds, from future accountants to upcoming architects. Interestingly, culinary students are not easily spotted here.

3. myBurgerLab churns out an average of 1,200 burgers every day

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Fans of their black-bunned burgers will remember the insanely long queues that had become synonymous with their Seapark outlet. They have since expanded to cater to their ever-growing fleet of fans with equally-popular outlets in OUG, Sunway, and Cyberjaya, with each outlet serving an average of 300 burgers daily.

4. The black buns were an accidental discovery

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During the early days of burger testing, Ren Yi had chanced upon a box of charcoal powder during a grocery store run. Upon finding out that the charcoal does not affect the buns’ taste and texture in any way, it became a permanent addition to the recipe and thus, the iconic black buns were born!

5. Inspiration for their special sauce came from Chef Google

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What are three budding restaurateurs with no culinary background to do? Pick the best-sounding recipes online and improvise to make them mBL-worthy! Yes, that heavenly sauce that you’re happily dipping your fries in is a result of the Google search: “best sauce to have with fries”.

6. Apparently, the Seapark lot is haunted!

Who you gonna call?
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The #1 factor that drove myBurgerLab to open their first outlet in this random lot in Seapark? Exceptionally cheap rent! But when something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. In this case, the lot had been abandoned for 2 years and was rumoured to be haunted. In fact, neighbouring businesses had a snickering bet that myBurgerLab wouldn’t last more than 6 months! We wonder whether these neighbours made it to the burger joint’s third birthday bash last Friday…

7. Their third anniversary collaborator could have been Chef Wan

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Their third anniversary celebration saw them collaborating with Benjaming Yong and his team of chefs at the The Big Group, resulting in a tantalizing one-day-only Big Mac and Cheese! But did you know that Chef Wan was among the list of collaborators myBurgerLab initially had in mind?

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The anniversary burger was a huge hit, due to the umami-inducing combination of their juicy patties topped with ooey-gooey mac and cheese and bonito flakes. True to myBurgerLab’s charitable spirit, all proceeds were channeled to Ebenezer Home and Agathians Shelter.

8. The Geeks level up to earn bonuses and badges

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The Geeks are motivated to excel at their respective work stations by levelling up. The idea is that they improve themselves well enough  so that they are able to teach someone else. When this happens, they earn a level up card. There are altogether 7 level up cards to collect; a collection of 5 out of 7 cards will earn them a bonus while a complete collection of cards will earn them the coveted 5-Star Geek badge.

9. Absolutely nothing is pre-cooked in this burger lab

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myBurgerLab’s ultimate requirement for a good burger: the ingredients must be completely fresh and cooked upon order. Also, they do not overload their burgers with sauce, to avoid masking the original flavours of the burger ingredients. Ren Yi cheekily added, “Another one of our kitchen rules? The burgers must be highly Instagrammable!”

10. 'Vivien's Husband' is a result of a customer who wanted to marry one of their burgers

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myBurgerLab gets their kooky burger names from the weirdest sources. A customer named Vivien loved their then-nameless vegetarian burger so much, they ended up naming it Vivien's Husband in her honour.

11. There could have been a tempoyak burger

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The Geeks Burger Battle happens from time to time as a fun way to innovate new burger creations. To encourage creativity, the sessions are not limited by any rules so the contenders are unrestricted when it comes to choice of ingredients, costing, and such. Looking back on the session, Ren Yi recalled fondly one of the more unusual ingredients they had seen: fermented durian.  Though, given the durian fever now, you may just see it crop up on the menu soon…On another note, there’s also a coconut ice cream burger that’s scheduled for an introduction in the next few months!

12. Ren Yi’s childhood ambition was to become a roller coaster designer

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Given how wildly successful these burgers have been, Malaysia probably would have seen a sharp spike in theme park visits if the engineering graduate got his way!

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Video Shows An Intoxicated Driver Crash Into Myvi After Driving Against Traffic In KL

A video showing the driver of a Volvo SUV under the influence of drugs crashed head-on with a Perodua Myvi after driving against traffic in Jalan Klang Lama (Old Klang Road) has gone viral

The video, posted on the Facebook page of Info Roadblock JPJ/POLIS on Saturday, 5 September, shows the driver of the Volvo attempting to bulldoze the Myvi backwards, as alarmed onlookers try to intervene.In the video that is over a minute-long, the Volvo driver, who is a man, continues to push forward against the Myvi as its female driver blares her car horn in an attempt to make him stop. However, the Volvo driver only stops when one of the onlookers intervenes and opens the driver side of the door.Following which, the Myvi driver leaves her car and joins the crowd that had gathered on the side of the road. The Volvo driver, however, closes his door and continues to remain in his car.

Image via Info Roadblock JPJ/POLIS (Facebook)

The man was arrested after he turned up at the Jalan Bandar police station yesterday when he was summoned to lodge a report

According to Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Zulkefly Yahya, police had summoned both the drivers involved in the accident that happened on Friday, 4 September.The 35-year-old suspect was promptly arrested after he turned up at the Jalan Bandar police station.A urine test performed on the Volvo driver turned out positive for drugs, reported Bernama.The case is being investigated under two different charges under Section 42 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for dangerous driving, and under the Dangerous Drugs Act for drug abuse.Zulkefly said that an application will be made to remand the Volvo driver for further investigation and that his department will refer the case to the public prosecutor "as soon as possible".

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MUJI Can Custom-Embroider Shoes & Other Fabric Items For Just RM15

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Did you know that MUJI Malaysia can embroider designs on its fabric items for just RM15?

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If you're planning on getting a gift for someone and want to add a personal touch, the store will embroider little designs or letters on selected clothing, towels, bags, and even shoes after you've purchased them from the store.

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You can choose from over 200 designs and letterings

The catalogue includes designs such as flowers, animals, and landscapes. You can even embroider your name!

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Letterings cost RM10 (up to five letters) and RM15 (up to 10 characters). Any additional letter costs RM2.  Here's how it works: 1. Choose a MUJI fabric item to be customised.2. Select your design and placement.3. Hand it over to the outlet and that's it!You'll be able to collect your embroidered item within three days of purchase. It's an easy and affordable way to make an item a lil' bit more special and personalised!

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The Embroidery service is available at selected MUJI outlets

These are the outlets: – MUJI 1 Utama Shopping Centre– MUJI Pavilion Elite– MUJI Suria KLCC– MUJI IOI City Mall– MUJI The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey

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TikTok user @suri.prosperity recently tried out the service and shared that it cost her under RM100 in total (RM79 MUJI shoes + RM15 embroidery). Watch her TikTok video below:

  @suri.prosperity All below RM100  #muji #rundontwalk #smartspending #embroidery  original sound - Niana Guerrero - Niana Guerrero

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Old Video Of Ipoh Security Guard Being Assaulted Emerges After His Death On Friday

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On Saturday, 28 August, a post alleged that a security guard died on Friday, 27 August, due to complications from injuries that he sustained when he was brutally assaulted while on duty in December last year

The post, uploaded on Facebook by a family member, also included several pictures of the victim.One of them carried screenshots from closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage that captured the assault.The other pictures describe the deteriorating conditions of the victim over the past eight months from the time he was hospitalised to the day he passed away at his home with his wife by his frail body.The post has since gone viral with over 13,000 shares and hundreds of comments.The family member said that they cannot remain quiet any longer and that they were forced to take to social media after no concrete action was taken by the police against the suspect.SAYS has access to the footage but is choosing not to carry in the story due to the extremely violent nature of the assault that includes the suspect throwing the guard's table at him, making him fall to the floor.The guard appears unresponsive after he hits the floor as the suspect tries to move him around.

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According to the victim's family member, the incident happened on the morning of 29 December 2020 at a condominium in Ipoh, Perak

The suspect who assaulted the guard was staying there as a homestay guest with his family and had come down to the swimming pool area on the 7th floor with his son, the Facebook post stated.However, due to standard operating procedures (SOPs) that were in effect at the time under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) for the control of COVID-19, the guest was informed that only the adult swimming pool was open and the swimming pool for children was not allowed to be open, the post added.The homestay guest didn't want to follow the instructions and let his son play at the pool.The family member alleges that another security guard who was also on duty at the time then informed the management office with the manager trying to reason with the guest to no avail.After some time, when the victim was at his desk and checking the visitor's record, the homestay guest came with his son and started arguing and provoking him, according to the post."My uncle explained to him the danger if he didn't follow the rules. After some time the homestay guest pushed my uncle's table with the intention to use it as a weapon to hit him. He was hit twice with the table and the homestay guest forcefully pushed him to the ground," the family member added."After he did it, all the while his son was with him witnessing all that, he (the suspect) was roaming around that area for some time and suddenly ran over to the management office to inform the clerk that the guard has fallen down and that he only wanted to help him," he went on in the post, adding that once the manager arrived there and saw the broken table, they went to check the CCTV which revealed the truth.The management then took the victim to the Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun in Ipoh, with the manager going to Pekan Bahru police station, where the corporal took the report regarding the incident.However, when the victim's wife went to the police station to lodge a report on the victim's behalf, the family member alleges that the officers at the police station refused to take the report."This happened when I went to the Pekan Bahru police station as well after some days. The police department kept telling us that this case is still under investigation and the Investigation Officer (IO) had told the other officers not to take the report on the victim's family behalf," he added in the post.

A photo of the victim from October 2019.
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The family member alleges that while the victim was still at the hospital, the IO didn't call the victim's family in the first two weeks

He wrote in the post that even though the accused was charged with Section 324 and he was remanded for two days, he appeared at the Ipoh Magistrate Court on 6 January 2021 under Section 335 and was out under bail, freely roaming while his uncle was fighting for his life in the hospital.Section 324 of the Penal Code covers voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons likely to cause death and carries 10 years behind bars or fine or whipping or any two of the punishments.Section 335 of the Penal Code covers causing grievous hurt on provocation and carries a lighter sentence of four years behind bars with a fine if found guilty."We have waited for eight months due to some legal advisors asked us not to reveal anything but now we want justice and whatever damage the accused did to my uncle, he needs to face the consequences and face the actual detention," the family member said, adding that he needs to be held responsible.

Following the viral post of the family member, Perak police chief Mior Faridalathrash Wahid have issued a statement to clarify a few things

According to a report in Bernama, the Perak police chief acknowledged that the incident.He also noted that the suspect was charged on 6 January at the Ipoh Magistrate's Court under Section 335 with causing grievous hurt, adding that the case is scheduled to be mentioned on 9 September.However, in light of the new evidence, they have reopened an investigation under Section 326.It covers voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means likely to cause death and carries a maximum sentence of 20 years behind bars with a fine or whipping if found guilty.According to a report in Malaysiakini, the suspect was identified as Noor Azhar Muhammad, who is said to be a Kota Bharu Bersatu Youth division member.Mior said that while a post-mortem by the Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun has found the cause of death was due to lung infection (sepsis), the victim's family members are dissatisfied and have since claimed that the cause of death was due to the assault and have uploaded the footage of the incident."Based on this new evidence, the police will refer the investigation paper on the case to the Perak deputy public prosecutor's (DPP) office for further instructions," he was quoted as saying yesterday."We also urge the public not to speculate on the matter as it is still a court case."

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Meanwhile, Ipoh Barat member of Parliament (MP) M Kula Segaran has called on the Perak DPP to reclassify the case on a murder charge

In a statement today, 29 August, Kula said that the wife of the deceased had come to see him in early August asking for assistance as she complained that no concrete action had been taken by the police."As the victim has succumbed to death due to the injuries sustained, I urge the DPP to request the police to do a thorough investigation again and reclassify this case on a murder charge," he added.The former minister noted that the suspect is apparently on bail and in view of changed circumstances, the earlier case needs to be withdrawn and the suspect should possibly be charged for murder."Nobody is above the law and no one should take the law into his own hands. This case is also a reflection of a larger moral issue of the powerful, failing to comply with established rules and procedures and tendencies to act violently against the weak when ego needs are not met," said the local MP.Kula added that the victim's wife has now approached him to assist in the court matters and see that appropriate justice is dispensed, promising that his party, DAP, will provide necessary legal assistance.

MP Kula with the victim's wife.
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"Berat Sangat" - Bawa Jambangan Bunga Bentuk Duit, Pengantin Sampai Nak Jatuh Curi Tumpuan

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Jambangan bunga sudah menjadi trend untuk memberi hadiah kepada orang yang tersayang

Terdapat pelbagai jenis jambangan yang ada di pasaran. Antaranya, jambangan duit, jambangan bunga, jambangan coklat dan macam-macam lagi. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok apabila seorang pengantin lelaki jadikan duit hantaran sebagai jambangan bunga yang besar telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @seh_amirul8 pengantin nak jatuh bawa duit hantaran 20k #fyp #fypviral #fy #fypdongggggggg #fyp #fypage  Are you ok? - Aѕтяσσ •|

Berikan duit hantaran bentuk jambangan bunga yang besar sampai nak terjatuh

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang pengantin lelaki sedang mengeluarkan sesuatu daripada keretanya. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila dia mengeluarkan sebuah jambangan bunga berbentuk duit yang dilihat sangat besar. Lebih mengejutkan lagi, dia hampir jatuh sebaik saja memegang bunga itu. Lihat video sambungan itu di bawah:

  @seh_amirul8 Balas kepada @eaeny  sangat beruntung dia pilihan hati  #fyp #fypviral #fy #fypdongggggggg #fypage #fyp  Seribu Kemanisan - Siti Nurhaliza

"Ingatkan kita dah hidup dalam cashless society" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video yang kini meraih sehingga 24M tontonan, 851K tanda suka dan 7K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Tadi ingatkan dia nak keluarkan isteri, rupa-rupanya bunga. Semoga bahagia sehingga jannah! <3

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Fact: Fist Bumps Are 90% Less Gross Compared To Handshakes

Fist bumping is not only a whole lot cooler than handshakes, they're 10 times more hygienic too, researches say. We've got the facts to back this up:

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1. Your hands are a theme park of bacteria. You sneeze into your hands, you touch door knobs, hand rails, toilet seats, they've been all over.

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"Hand-to-hand contact is a known way of spreading germs," said Dr. Len Horovitz, a pulmonary specialist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. "The issue is that unwashed hands carry germs, and the recipient touches their face and introduces germs into the body. Hand bumping may not be better insurance against spreading infection," he added.

        webmd.com

Germs from unwashed hands can get into foods and drinks while people prepare or consume them. Germs can multiply in some types of foods or drinks, under certain conditions, and make people sick.

        cdc.gov

2. So much infection transmits through handshakes that some people from the American Medical Association wanted handshaking banned from hospitals

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Last month, authors of an article in The Journal of the American Medical Association raised eyebrows by suggesting that handshaking be banned in hospitals. Despite the daily efforts of hospital infection control teams, hospital workers only get hand cleansing right 40% of the time.

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In an attempt to avoid contracting or spreading infection, many individuals have made their own efforts to avoid shaking hands in various settings but, in doing so, may face social, political, and even financial risks.

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3. British researchers found that fist bumps spread 90% less bacteria compared to handshakes

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To test what type of greeting might spread the most germs from one hand to another, one researcher would dip a gloved hand into a container brimming with a fairly harmless strain of E. coli bacteria. That researcher would then shake, fist bump or high-five the gloved, but clean, hand of another researcher. The glove that had been germ-free to start with was then tested for levels of E. coli bacteria.

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The handshake turned out to be the dirtiest exchange of all, spreading twice as many germs as a high-five and about 10 times as many germs as a fist bump, the investigators found. Using paint in a second round of tests, the researchers found that more of each person's hand touched the other person's hand in a handshake, and that they tended to last longer. They theorized that those two facts might explain why handshakes are the least sanitary exchange.

        webmd.com

4. No matter how elaborate your fist bump choreography, the good thing is that they don't linger like handshakes and you touch less surface area

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Dr. Whitworth hypothesized that fist-bumps are more hygienic mostly because they minimize the surface area of hand-to-hand contact, and they’re usually quicker than handshakes.

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5. If Malaysians were to fist bump more, we could reduce the spread of infectious diseases say scientists

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“People rarely think about the health implications of shaking hands,” Dr. Dave Whitworth, of Aberystwyth University in Wales, said in a statement. “If the general public could be encouraged to fist-bump, there is genuine potential to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.”

        time.com

Feces (poop) from people or animals is an important source of germs like Salmonella, E. coli O157, and norovirus that cause diarrhoea, and it can spread some respiratory infections like adenovirus and hand-foot-mouth disease. These kinds of germs can get onto hands after people use the toilet or change a diaper, but also in less obvious ways, like after handling raw meats that have invisible amounts of animal poop on them.

        cdc.gov

Fist bumps became popular in 2008 after Michelle Obama fist-bumped her husband in an endearing, public show of support before his speech

Michelle Obama gives her husband, Democratic presidential candidate US Senator Barack Obama, a fist-bump as a sign of support before he speaks to supporters at the Xcel Center
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Judging by the media hysteria at the time, the fist bump dates back only as far as 2008, when Michelle Obama nudged her husband, Barack, during a presidential campaign speech in Minnesota. Regardless, the pound boosted the Obamas' popularity among voters of all colours; the Washington Post called it "the fist bump heard 'round the world'".

        independent.co.uk

They (American academics Samy Alim and Geneva Smitherman) first define the pound as "a gesture of solidarity and comradeship… also used in a celebratory sense and sometimes as a nuanced greeting among intimates and/or those with a shared social history". They trace that history in mainstream black culture to the Sixties, when African-American soldiers fighting in Vietnam used the dap, a variation on the pound in which the fists meet vertically, one above the other.

        independent.co.uk

Think you're safe and hygienic enough to ward off germs? That's what we thought too, until we found more facts:

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Driver Who Was Killed After His Car Exploded Was Reportedly Trying To Light A Cigarette

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The explosion that killed the driver of a car in a township in Kota Bharu yesterday, 21 May, happened due to an attempt to light a cigarette

On Friday afternoon, a car, believed to be loaded with firecrackers, exploded at a traffic light and was split in two in Simpang Empat, Kampung Sireh, Kota Bharu in Kelantan.While previously it was believed that a lightning strike was the cause of the explosion, local authorities now say a witness has claimed to have seen the driver trying to light up a cigarette before the explosion.According to Kelantan police chief Datuk Shafien Mamat, they received information that the victim had tried to smoke before the explosion and that the testimony is being investigated by Bukit Aman's bomb unit.

The explosion happened when the car was at a traffic light

The victim was smoking and had opened the windows before the explosion, the witness claims.Shafien, who was speaking during a press conference earlier today, said that the impact of the explosion was felt within a radius of 100 meters that affected nearby vehicles, mosques, residents' houses, etc.He told the press that the value of the destruction from the explosion was not yet known as other victims, including residents in the affected areas, had not lodged a police report.

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Meanwhile, he revealed that the victim had two prior records

According to a report in Berita Harian, police are investigating whether the victim was involved in firecracker smuggling activities as he had two previous records of drug offences and burglary.

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"It's Too Shabby" - Melaka Monorail Draws Mixed Responses As It Reopens After 4 Years

After four long years, the monorail service in Melaka has resumed operations

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Bernama reported yesterday, 3 December, that the 1.6km line which connects Taman Rempah to the Hang Tuah Station on Jalan Bunga Raya, will begin operating again on 4 December.It was reported that the monorail, which was built at a cost of RM16.5 million, was on a four-year hiatus since 2013 owing to technical issues.According to Melaka mayor Datuk Zainal Abu, the trains runs every weekday from 10am to 10pm. He added that the service will be extended until midnight on weekends."Currently, only one coach which can accommodate up to 15 people will travel each round which will take 30 minutes," he was quoted as saying by Bernama.

Zainal said that each ticket will cost RM10

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Tickets can be purchased at the Jalan Tun Ali Monorail Station, which is located opposite the Graha Maju or the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Bandaraya Melaka campus building. Passengers will be treated with a panoramic view of the historic town of Melaka as the monorail circles Sungai Melaka.

The authorities have attempted to revive the rail system in the past few years

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Ever since it was first launched in October 2010, the China-made monorail was plagued with technical problems that led to frequent service disruptions.In one incident, 20 passengers were left stranded after the train was stalled about 100m from Hang Jebat, the main station. Eventually, the passengers were reportedly rescued with a sky lift.Previously, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron reportedly said that the project must be revived because "a lot of money has been spent on it".

Many netizens have since questioned why it took four years for the technical issues to be resolved

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Some have expressed their concerns over safety, saying that the rail structure looks "shabby"

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Meanwhile, quite a number of people said that ticket prices are too expensive. However, some others pointed out this monorail service is targeted at tourists rather than residents in Melaka.

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On the other hand, some people opined that the monorail is a good idea to reduce congestion in the city

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Would you pay RM10 to take a ride on this monorail? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.


Bomba Rescues Mama Dog & 2 Puppies Locked Inside Car For 6 Hours In SS15

On Friday, 28 May, SS15 residents had to call local authorities to help rescue a female dog and her two puppies locked inside a car for hours

According to a report by SJ Echo, the three dogs had been left in the locked car from 10am until Subang Jaya district police officers and firemen arrived at the scene by around 4pm yesterday.The residents called the authorities after fearing for the safety of the dogs in the locked car with two of the side windows partially down in the sweltering heat of almost 33°c.They noticed that the puppies were in the small kennel on the back seat without food or water.

The team was able to quickly open the car door to rescue the dogs

Following which, they placed some water and food into the vehicle for the female dog.The dog immediately finished the water and food, according to SJ Echo.

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Meanwhile, the officers from the Subang Jaya district police managed to contact the car owner based on its registration number

The owner, who was working at an office nearby, reportedly started arguing with the bomba team for feeding her dogs, claiming that they were sick and that they should not have been fed.The police officers took down her details and advised her not to leave her dogs next time.

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Did You Know You Can Get Free Groceries For A Year & Other Gifts By Using Your Debit Card?

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[VIDEO] Tindakan Berani Mak Jemur Kain Atas Motosikal Ducati Ini Buat Netizen Terhibur

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Umum mengetahui, kebiasaannya kita akan menjemur pakaian di ampaian bukan?

Terutamanya menggantungnya di bawah sinaran matahari langsung. Ini kerana ia dapat menjimatkan masa untuk betul-betul kering dan mengelakkan pakaian berbau masam dan hapak. Namun, lain pula yang jadi baru-baru ini apabila dalam sebuah video menunjukkan cara seorang wanita menjemur kain telah meraih tumpuan ramai. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @emiemilia91 tengok la mak aku punya level  jemur kain kat mana #ducativ4 #ragammakmak #onthisday #fypviral #tiktokviral  original sound  - nuyulufeas

Selamba jemur kain atas motosikal Ducati

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @emiemilia91 di TikTok, kelihatan seorang mak cik memakai telekung sedang menjemur kain di dalam rumah. Apa yang menarik perhatian adalah dia dilihat menjemur kain batik dan juga kain telekung di atas motosikal Ducati berwarna merah itu.

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"Mak cakap daripada tersadai sepi je, helok juga mak sidai kain, meriah sikit nampak haha" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan, kini ia mencecah sehingga 890.6K views, 46.1K likes dan 1,989 comments di TikTok.Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat spontan mak cik tersebut dan memberi komen yang mencuit hati mengenainya. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Selamba betul mak cik ni jemur kain, mantap betul! :D

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China Is Now Building A Special Hospital Within 6 Days To Fight The Wuhan Virus

The Wuhan virus is spreading fast.
As of this writing, it has killed 41 in China and has infected a total of 1,354 people globally. Of the infected, three are now in Malaysia.

Earlier today, Malaysia became the 14th country/region, along with the United States, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Singapore, Korea, Australia, and Nepal to confirm positive coronavirus cases.The three people in Malaysia who tested positive with the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) are related to the son and father from Wuhan, China, who tested positive with the virus in Singapore three days ago."The three positive cases are the wife of a 66-year-old man tested positive in Singapore on 22 January, and their two grandchildren aged 11 and two," Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said.Prior to this, the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday issued a statement, saying that the outbreak currently did not constitute a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).According to the statement sent to SAYS, the WHO said the members of its Emergency Committee thinks it is still "too early" to declare the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).The PHEIC label is a rare one. It is defined by the WHO as an extraordinary event and has only been used for the gravest epidemics such as the H1N1 in 2009 or swine flu from 2014 to 2016.The Emergency Committee said that it is ready to be reconvened in approximately ten days' time, or earlier should WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus deem it necessary.

Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad at Health Ministry CPRC - crisis preparedness and Response Centre.
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And as the virus disrupts everyday life in China with authorities suspending public transport in 10 cities, shutting down several tourist attractions and temples over the Lunar New Year, the government in Wuhan is now building a new hospital to treat the infected

According to The Wall Stree Journal, officials said that the special hospital would be completed within six days after the municipal health committee issued a statement saying it was short of resources.BBC reported that patients suspected of contracting the coronavirus will be treated at the new hospital. In its report, BBC also said that the hospital will be built in six days.Video and photos circulating online showed a fleet of excavators and bulldozers preparing the massive site for the prefabricated building, with construction workers donning surgical masks.

The new hospital, which is based on a similar hospital set up in Beijing to help tackle the SARS virus in 2003, will contain about 1,000 beds

In 2003, Beijing built a new prefabricated hospital in seven days."It's basically a quarantined hospital where they send people with infectious diseases so it has the safety and protective gear in place," according to Joan Kaufman, a Harvard Medical School lecturer in global health and social medicine, as quoted by BBC.A Reuters report said that for the construction of the new hospital, building machinery, including 35 diggers and 10 bulldozers, arrived at the site on Thursday night.Authorities aim to get the new facility ready by Monday, according to the Reuters' report."The construction of this project is to solve the shortage of existing medical resources. Because it will be prefabricated buildings, it will not only be built fast but it also won't cost much," said the report.

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One of the companies building the hospital in Wuhan said that it was "doing all it can and would overcome difficulties" to play its part

Construction of the special hospital with a capacity of 1,000 beds for patients with #nCoV2019 has begun in Wuhan, according to the model of the hospital built in seven days in Beijing to deal with #SARS in 2003. The construction is scheduled to be completed by February 3. pic.twitter.com/MtVgIG0liC— People's Daily, China (@PDChina) January 24, 2020


Pengeluaran Khas KWSP Boleh Dimohon Mulai 1 April & Bayaran Akan Dibuat Pada 20 April Ini

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Permohonan untuk pengeluaran khas RM10,000 akan dibuka kepada ahli di bawah umur 55 tahun bermula 1 April 2022 dan berakhir pada 30 April 2022, manakala tempoh pembayaran akan dilaksanakan bermula 20 April 2022

Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) dalam kenyataan berkata, ahli dibenarkan untuk mengeluarkan jumlah maksimum sebanyak RM10,000 dan minimum RM50.Walau bagaimanapun, ahli perlu mengeluarkan baki simpanan dalam Akaun 2 mereka dahulu sebelum mengakses simpanan dalam Akaun 1.Sebarang maklumat lanjut akan dimaklumkan kelak.

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Sebagai rekod, kerajaan hari ini membenarkan pengeluaran khas caruman KWSP sebanyak RM10,000 bagi meringankan beban Keluarga Malaysia yang masih terkesan susulan pandemik Covid-19

Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob berkata, walaupun keputusan itu sukar dibuat kerana membabitkan simpanan hari tua rakyat, namun pengeluaran khas itu adalah jalan tengah dalam mengimbangi antara keperluan mendesak hari ini dan simpanan masa hadapan."Berdasarkan dapatan kajian dan penelitian secara menyeluruh dalam fasa pemulihan selepas pandemik ini, ada dalam kalangan Keluarga Malaysia yang masih terkesan dari segi ekonomi, hilang pendapatan dan sedang membina semula kehidupan."Kerajaan mendengar, mengkaji dan meneliti permintaan daripada semua pihak untuk mengeluarkan caruman KWSP," katanya.

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"Dosa Semata Tidak Membolehkan Seseorang Dikafirkan," Ulasan Dr Maza Berkaitan Isu LGBT

Masyarakat negara ini kini berdepan dengan perbahasan mengenai gaya hidup lesbian, gay, biseksual dan transeksual (LGBT)

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Amalan gaya hidup LGBT sememangnya diharamkan oleh agama Islam, apatah lagi diamalkan secara terbuka oleh masyarakat Timur.Namun begitu, kebangkitan golongan ini dan kemunculan NGO-NGO yang memperjuangkan isu LGBT di Malaysia seperti Pelangi Campaign, Justice For Sisters (JFS), Komuniti Muslim Universal (KMU), Gabungan Pertubuhan Bukan Kerajaan Malaysia (COMANGO) dan pelbagai pertubuhan lagi sedang digerakkan bagi mencapai matlamat untuk memastikan LGBT diterima sepenuhnya di Malaysia.

Baru-baru ini heboh di media di mana seorang individu terpaksa meletakkan jawatannya sebagai Pegawai Akhbar kepada Menteri Belia dan Sukan disebabkan isu 'gay'

Menteri Belia dan Sukan, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman
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Individu terbabit yang juga merupakan Pengerusi Pelangi Campaign For Equality, satu Badan Bukan Kerajaan yang memperjuangkan hak LGBT, menerima kecaman hebat sehingga dia mengambil keputusan meletak jawatan daripada tugas berkenaan."Saya mengambil keputusan tidak bertugas secara rasmi di Kementerian Belia dan Sukan (KBS) dan akan ke luar negara dalam masa terdekat bagi menentukan apa hala tuju selepas ini," katanya ketika dihubungi akhbar Utusan.Perkara ini juga turut menjadi perbahasan kerana menentang gejala songsang LGBT bukanlah sehingga menidakkan hak asasi mereka sebagai manusia yang harus hidup dengan kehormatan. Hak asasi mereka terhadap pendidikan, penjagaan kesihatan dan peluang pekerjaan masih perlu dihormati dan dipelihara.

Tambahan lagi, Mufti Perlis, Dato' Dr. Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin atau lebih dikenali sebagai Dr. MAZA turut tampil memberi kenyataan berkaitan isu LGBT yang dilihat kian berleluasa di Malaysia

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Dalam akaun Facebook miliknya, Dr. Maza telah mengakui bahawa fahaman LGBT yang dahulunya dianggap ganjil, kini menjadi sebahagian daripada isu penting dan wajar dititikberatkan dan ditangani.Dr. Maza juga telah menyenaraikan beberapa perkara berkaitan sikap Islam itu sendiri terhadap golongan LGBT ini untuk memberi kefahaman menyeluruh kepada orang Islam dan juga orang bukan Islam.

Berikut adalah perkara-perkara tersebut:

1. Islam tidak membenarkan kita menuduh seseorang melakukan hubungan seks sama ada homoseksual atau zina

Bahkan kita disuruh untuk mengelak dari menerima pengakuan perlakuan seks seseorang yang tidak mengikut peraturan yang sah. Ini kerana Islam tidak suka hal seperti ini dihebohkan. Dalam satu riwayat sahih, Rasulullah SAW sendiri menolak pengakuan zina seorang hamba Allah itu kerana urusan taubat adalah antara dirinya dengan Allah SWT sahaja.Oleh itu jika ada pihak yang mengaku melakukan zina ataupun homoseksual, sepatutnya kita jangan melayan dan mempedulikannya. Kita tidak disuruh mengintip dan mencari-cari kejadian dosa peribadi seperti itu bahkan disuruh menyembunyikan dosa maksiat peribadi seseorang.

2. Perbuatan homoseksual merupakan satu dosa tetapi menuduh orang lain melakukan perbuatan itu juga merupakan satu dosa besar

Bahkan mencari-cari kesalahan orang dalam maksiat peribadi antara dia dan Allah merupakan satu dosa yang dilarang oleh agama. Dalam riwayat al-Hakim tertulis kisah di mana kedua-dua sahabat Nabi Muhammad SAW iaitu 'Abd ar-Rahman bin Auf dan Umar bin al-Khattab telah memilih untuk tidak mengintip sekumpulan orang yang sedang mabuk di dalam rumah, kerana walaupun perbuatan meminum arak itu berdosa, namun mengintip juga sangat dilarang oleh Allah SWT.

3. Jika maksiat seperti homoseksual itu dilakukan secara terang-terangan atau terbuka, maka bantahan terhadap maksiat itu perlu dizahirkan

Demikian juga jika kempen ke arah maksiat itu secara terbuka, maka jawapan balas juga perlu secara terbuka. Ini kerana perbuatan maksiat peribadi yang terbuka mengeluarkan maksiat itu dari daerah urusan peribadi seseorang dengan tuhannya, maka dengan mengadakan kempen secara terbuka akan mengganggu pihak yang lain dan persekitaran setempat. Namun, bantahan itu hendaklah dilakukan dengan kadar kemampuan setiap pihak tanpa membawa kepada kerosakan yang lain. Sabda Nabi SAW: “Sesiapa dalam kalangan kamu yang melihat kemungkaran maka hendaklah dia ubah dengan tangannya, sekiranya tidak mampu maka dengan lidahnya, sekiranya tidak mampu maka dengan hatinya. Itu adalah selemah-lemah iman."

4. Seseorang yang melakukan dosa dalam perkara tertentu, bukanlah bererti dia dinafikan hak dalam perkara yang lain

Sebagai contoh dosa berzina, atau homoseksual, atau minum arak, atau berjudi dan seumpamanya. Dosa-dosa ini dibantahkan dan diingkari, namun diri yang melakukan dosa tersebut tidak dinafikan haknya dalam hal-hal yang dia berhak lebh-lebih lagi dalam kehidupan bernegara yang setiap rakyat mempunyai haknya yang tertentu.Dalam satu hadis riwayat al-Bukhari, Nabi Muhammad SAW sendiri mengajar kita untuk berinteraksi sambil bergelak ketawa dengan seorang pemabuk. Ini beerti kesalahan seseorang itu tidak memberikan lesen semudah-mudahnya untuk orang lain memakinya. Nabi SAW melarang mereka mencercanya kerana baginda kenal kebaikan lelaki tersebut. Dosa tetap dosa. Namun, satu dosa tidak menjustifikasikan untuk dosa lain dilakukan ke atas diri yang berdosa. Dalam konteks hari ini, hak pendidikan, hak jual-beli, hak bekerja, hak mendapat keadilan, hak harta dan seumpamanya bagi golongan yang melakukan dosa besar ini termasuk LGBT tidak diganggu selagi mereka tidak melanggar peraturan-peraturan yang berkaitan hal tersebut. Atas dasar keadilan, semua peraturan terpakai kepada semua pihak yang terbabit secara adil dan saksama.

5. Homoseksual satu dosa, namun ia tidak menjadikan pelakunya terkeluar daripada Islam

Pengamal perbuatan ini, selagi tidak menghalalkannya, maka dia tetap seorang Muslim yang berdosa sepertimana pendosa-pendosa yang lain. Kadar dosa hanya diketahui oleh Allah SWT. Dosa semata tidak membolehkan seseorang dikafirkan. Maka seperti pendosa yang lain, keampunan Allah SWT masih terbuka untuk mereka. Sebagai Muslim, mereka ada hak-hak sesama Muslim yang wajib ditunaikan. Ini seperti nasihat-nasihati, memberi dan menjawab salam, menziarahi ketika sakit, menerima jemputan, mengiringi jenazah dan selainnya. Demikian juga, sebagai insan tanpa mengira agama mereka berhak mendapat bantuan ketika memerlukan seperti kecederaan, dalaman ancaman dan seumpamanya. Ini apa yang Nabi SAW sebut tentang hak-hak sesama Muslim dan juga hak-hak sesama manusia dalam pelbagai nas Al-Quran dan hadis.

6. Amalan seks sesama jenis tetap ditolak oleh kerana ia menyalahi hukum hakam sebagai seorang manusia

Tuhan telah menciptakan lelaki dan wanita, maka melalui perhubungan seks kedua-dua jantina ini manusia membiak dan berkembang secara fizikal dan emosi. Seks sesama jenis merosakkan fitrah yang Tuhan ciptakan manusia. Ia merosakkan rohani dan jasmani insan sama seperti seks sesama mahram (incest), ataupun manusia dengan haiwan. Jika seks sesama jenis diiktiraf atas asas hak asasi, maka seks sesama mahram (incest), seks dengan isteri orang lain, seks dengan haiwan dan seumpamanya dengannya juga nanti akan diiktiraf atas asas yang sama. Islam sebagai agama fitrah tidak mungkin mengiktiraf hal ini semua bahkan menolaknya dan menganggapnya keji.

7. LGBT dalam masa yang sama perlu diingat bahawa ia juga kadang-kala merupakan satu ujian terhadap jiwa sesetengah individu

Golongan ini sebahagiannya tidak dapat mengawal nafsu yang tidak sewajarnya itu yang akhirnya mereka terjatuh dalam dosa tersebut. Kita juga mempunyai dosa dalam perkara yang lain seperti mana kita mengharapkan keampunan Allah, demikian juga sebahagian mereka. Oleh yang demikian, tugasan kita bersama ia membantu antara satu sama lain kembali kepada Allah dan mendapatkan keampunanNYA.

8. Berdakwah agar golongan LGBT ini kembali kepada fitrah merupakan dakwah yang mulia

Usaha agar mereka kembali kepada kehidupan yang normal merupakan satu ibadah dan pahala yang besar. Dakwah itu menuntut kita mencari pendekatan yang terbaik dan sesuai dengan keadaan mereka yang kita dakwah itu. Maka, laras bahasa yang kita gunapakai dalam mengimbangi dakwaan mereka bahawa mereka juga mempunyai hak sebagai manusia hendaklah berkesan dan difahami oleh generasi kini. Kita wajar menjelaskan kepada mereka bahawa Islam menolak seruan dan amalan seks yang songsang tersebut, namun dalam masa yang sama, Islam mengiktiraf sudut-sudut yang lain dari segi keinsanan dan persaudaraan sesama Muslim.

9. Ajaran Islam sentiasa memberikan harapan untuk manusia kembali kepada Allah dengan penuh cinta dan taubat

Agama ini tidak menjadikan manusia putus asa sebaliknya sentiasa memberikan harapan dan sinar ke arah yang lebih baik. Golongan LGBT sama seperti kita semua, di hadapan terbentang luas pintu untuk kembali kepada Tuhan Yang Maha Penyayang.

Boleh baca kenyataan penuh Dr. Maza di bawah:

Golongan LGBT tidak sepatutnya disingkirkan sebaliknya dibantu untuk mendekatkan mereka kepada ajaran agama Islam yang sebenar

Semoga perkongsian ini memberi kita lebih kefahaman tentang isu ini

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Wanita Kecewa Lelaki Menggatal Puji Payudara Masa Beli Makanan Di Bazar Ramadan

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Bazar Ramadan sudah tentu dibanjiri oleh orang ramai untuk membeli juadah berbuka puasa

Namun, baru-baru ini tular sebuah posting yang memaparkan seorang wanita terima mesej lelaki melucah di bazar Ramadan buatkan ramai terkejut. Lihat posting penuh itu di bawah:

Orang lain pergi bazar tengok makanan. Tapi si bodoh ni pergi bazar tengok tetek orang pic.twitter.com/BadH50APdm— Merahh (@bunga_merahhh) March 23, 2023

Ambil gambar wanita itu senyap-senyap dan mesej puji payudaranya

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan orang ramai sedang beratur untuk membeli makanan di sebuah gerai di bazar ramadan. Apa yang lebih mengejutkan adalah apabila salah seorang wanita yang beratur membeli makanan itu menerima mesej lucah selepas dia balik ke rumah. Dia tidak menyangka ada yang mengambil gambarnya senyap-senyap dan memuji tentang saiz payudaranya. Wanita itu kesal dengan perangai lelaki yang tak senonoh. Namun, dia juga menerima kecaman kerana tudungnya yang singkat. "Ohh saya sedia terima kecaman nak cakap tudung tak labuh, tak pakai purdah, sebab tu lelaki pandang. Lelaki dilahirkan sebagai pemimpin tapi tak mampu nak pimpin diri sendiri. Kasihan", tulisnya.

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"Jangan layan orang macam ni. Kalau awak tutup litup dengan parachute sekali pun, orang jenis ni tetap akan bayangkan susuk tubuh tu. Ignore je." - Netizen

Susulan tularnya posting itu yang kini meraih sehingga 3.7M views, 4K retweets, 2K quote tweets dan 13K likes di Twitter, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi masing-masing. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Twitter:

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Seramnya, ambil gambar orang tanpa izin pulak tu!

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[VIDEO] Jadikan Atap Zink Sebagai 'Loceng' Rumah, Rider Terpaksa Tahan Gelak Nak Tekan

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Pasti ramai di sini yang ingin memiliki rumah idaman mereka betul tak?

Tak salah kalau berangan dari sekarang, mana tahu nanti menjadi kenyataan bukan? Bukan itu saja, dekorasi rumah juga mempunyai pelbagai jenis dan pilihan. Jadi, terpulang kepada anda untuk memilihnya. Harga pula bergantung kepada bajet masing-masing mengikut kemampuan.Namun, berbeza pula dengan video di TikTok ini apabila kreativiti pemilik sebuah rumah 'mencipta' loceng rumah telah mencuit hati ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @dekorasi_rumah_idaman bel nya   suara asli  - dekorasi_rumah_idaman

Kreatif sebab 'cipta' loceng rumah sendiri

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang individu yang juga seorang rider berkongsi situasi semasa dia ingin menghantar barang ke rumah pelanggannya.Namun, sebaik saja dia tiba di depan rumah pelanggannya. Dia melihat loceng 'unik' di rumah berkenaan.Malah, dia juga cuba untuk menekan 'loceng' tersebut untuk memanggil orang di dalam rumah.

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"Lawak pula. Bunyi pula tu ditekan" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dan memberikan pelbagai reaksi mereka mengenainya.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 2.6M views, 117.1K likes dan 4,145 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Boleh pula ya dia terfikir nak buat macam itu :D

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GrabCar Offers RM20 Discount For Rides To The Airport This December

This Spotlight is sponsored by GrabCar.

The cuti season is officially here, and GrabCar is celebrating with this awesome airport promo: Get RM20 off your GrabCar rides when you travel to or from the airport!

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Here's how the RM20 off works: From now until 31 December 2016, get RM10 off for 2 GrabCar rides when you take a full-fare ride to KLIA or KLIA2

It goes a little something like this: 1. Take a GrabCar ride to or from KLIA or KLIA2 with the full RM65 fare. 2. Receive promo code of RM10 off for 2 GrabCar rides via SMS within 48 hours. 3. Apply the promo code for your next trip anywhere Grabcar is present in Malaysia, including KLIA / KLIA2 airport rides. GrabCar is currently operating in Klang Valley, Johor Bahru, Penang, Melaka and Kota Kinabalu.

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Tip: You can choose not to apply the promo code for your return airport trip, and earn 2 more RM10 off promo codes!

Basically, you're entitled to receive 2 RM10 off promo codes whenever you take a non-promotional ride to or from the airport. So if you're going to be doing quite a few back-and-forth rounds to the airport this month, here's what you can do: 1. Take a GrabCar  ride to or from KLIA or KLIA2 with the full RM65 fare.2. Receive promo code of RM10 off for 2 GrabCar rides via SMS within 48 hours. 3. Take your return GrabCar ride to or from KLIA or KLIA2 with the full RM65 fare. 4. Receive 2 more RM10 off promo codes! This way, you'll have 4 RM10 off promo codes by the end of your return airport trip! And yes, you can apply the promo code for your next trip anywhere GrabCar is present in Malaysia. =)

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Note: The promo codes are valid for use until 7 January 2017.

There's also a 50% off promo for rides in Penang, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu and Melaka, giving you more reasons to GrabCar your way everywhere!

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From 9 to 31 December 2016, use the promo code GRABHOLIDAY and get 50% off your GrabCar ride (up to RM15) when you travel to or from the following locations:- Penang International Airport - Senai International Airport - Kota Kinabalu International Airport - Melaka SentralNote: Limited to 1,000 redemptions per day.

So whether you're traveling to the KL airports or around JB, KK, Penang and Melaka this December, you know GrabCar's the way to go ;) Find out more about these promos on GrabCar's website here.

Happy travels, guys!

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Where will you be traveling to this December? Let us know in the comments below!

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Pandan Cake Is Officially One Of CNN's Favourite Cakes

CNN recently announced 17 of their favourite cakes from around the world, and Malaysia's traditional pandan cake made it into the list!

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While the origins of the fragrant, spongy pandan cake remains a little vague, most claim that it is the revolutionised version of the traditional chiffon cake with Dutch and English influence

The fluffy, green sponge cake is combined with the flavours of the fragrant (pandanus amaryllifolius leaves) screwpine leaves and is popular in Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore. Pandan cake is light, airy, and the merriment of flavours is just right, without being too sweet.

Along with our pandan cake, popular cakes like the decadent Italian tiramisu, buttery Indonesian lapit legit, and Turkey's buttery and syrupy baklava too, were selected as some of the most delicious cakes in the world

Italian tiramisu cake.
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Turkish baklava.
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Cakes have been around for centuries and are said to be a modification of breads that have since evolved into some of the most loved desserts in the world with its daring, irresistible flavours. If you can think of a flavour, there's probably a cake for it. There are even nasi lemak-flavoured cheesecakes in Malaysia!

Synonymous with celebrations and a known popular spirit lifter, CNN says that "few bad moods cannot be temporarily cured by several forkfuls of the sweet stuff". Here are some of the other popular cakes that made it into the list:

Swedish Princess Cake (Prinsesstarta)
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Indonesia's Lapis Legit cake.
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Tres Leches Cake
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The Swedish Princess Cake (Prinsesstarta) is so popular in Sweden to the point that it even has a whole week dedicated to it in the last week of September. Prinsesstarta is basically made up of the deletable layering of sponge, jam, custard, and whipped cream and coated with a sheet of marzipan. Meanwhile, our Indonesian neighbour's airy lapis legit has been described as "sweet, moist, and firm" - a cake that is made by stacking up 18 fluffy sponge cakes and only uses the finest Dutch butter, Wijsman. CNN recommends the famous Harlie Lapis Legit store to sample the best layered cake in the country. Known as the cake that 'can make grown men swoon and giggle', the Mexican tres leches cake (three milks cake), is soaked in three different kinds of milk and generously topped with rich whipped cream.


14 Awkward But Funny Things Boys Do When They Wanna 'Pikat' Girls In School

Ah, the simple days of our youth! When we were innocent and pure... and love meant curi-curi staring at your crush instead of paying attention in class. ;)

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Come to think of it, boys used to do some pretty awkward (but kinda sweet) stuff to get the attention of the girls they like in school. You might remember doing some of these:

1. Buy flowers from the Interact Club so you can send them to your crush for Valentine's Day

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If your parents gave you a lot of allowance, then you've probably bought her more than just flowers.

2. Laugh and talk really loudly so your crush will look over and notice your existence

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Sometimes, you'd tease her by saying "mean" things coz for some reason, some boys think insulting a girl makes her like him more. Idek guys.

3. Liking and commenting on her Facebook posts so she notices your existence

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Back in the '00s, boys would do this thing with MSN messenger - appear offline, then switch to online mode a few minutes after your crush is logged on so she sees the notification and notices your existence.

4. Showing off your "skills" (especially during PJ) so your crush knows you're the best in football or basketball or whatever the "cool guys" play

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5. Pass notes to your crush in class

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Not in the same class? No problem, you'll just ask a trusty bro from her class to pass it on.

6. Ask her to write in your biodata book so you can get her number. ;)

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7. Then text her every morning and every minute after school just to find out what she's doing, who she's with, her favourite colour, her favourite dog etc.

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8. "Crush-baiting"

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9. Figure out her schedule so you can "bump" into her when she arrives in school and/or teman her until her mom comes to pick her up

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10. Join the same club or unit beruniform as your crush. Even better, join the same tuition so you can also see her outside of school.

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11. Help her with her classroom cleaning duties e.g. sapu lantai, wipe the blackboard, or even water the plants when it's her turn that week

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Those who want to be extra helpful may also help her carry her school bag, books, bottle, Tupperware container etc.

12. Buy the same school bag or K-pop boyband folder so you can pretend you have things in common

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13. Find out who's her favourite male celebrity... then get the same haircut. You might've ended up like this guy because of that too:

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14. Learn to play the guitar so you can serenade your crush. Okay lah, actually you only learn that one jiwang song you know she likes.

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Popular options include Secondhand Serenade's 'Fall For You' or any love ballad from Jay Chou.

Guys, what else did you used to do to get your crush's attention? GIRLS, what did your admirer(s) do to get noticed? Did it work? Tell us in the comment section below!

Puppy love aside, growing up in Malaysia has given us some pretty amazing schooling experiences you'll never get anywhere else:

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Malaysia Hits New Record With 9,180 COVID-19 Cases In A Day

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Malaysia has recorded 9,180 new COVID-19 cases today, 9 July

According to the Ministry of Health's Twitter account, the total number of COVID-19 cases reported in Malaysia to date is now 817,838.Previously, the highest number of COVID-19 cases reported in a day in Malaysia was 9,020 on 29 May.The second highest number of cases ever was yesterday, 8 July, with 8,868 cases.

Terkini. 9 Julai. Kes baharu hari ini adalah yang tertinggi 9,180.#COVID19— KKMalaysia (@KKMPutrajaya) July 9, 2021

Selangor, once again, recorded the highest number among all states

Out of today's total, Selangor alone reported 4,400 cases.Meanwhile, the next highest territory was Kuala Lumpur at 1,271 cases.

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Remember to limit your movement and keep practising physical distancing. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:

The situation in hospitals around the Klang Valley has been bleak:

                Viral Photos & Videos Show Bleak State Of Hospitals That Are On The Verge Of Collapsing

Hospital beds have been removed to make way for benches in order to house more COVID-19 patients in the ward.

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                Health DG: Hospitals Are Overwhelmed & Healthcare Frontliners Are Burnt Out

In four states, Dr Noor Hisham said, the number of new daily cases are higher than the maximum capacity that the stat...

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                MP Pleads MOH For Help As Patients Are Placed On Camp Beds Outside Klang Hospital

"This also sums up the state of our healthcare... It's overwhelmed," wrote Klang MP Charles Santiago.

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Here's A List Of All The Coronavirus Fake News You Should Stop Sharing

Over the past week, health authorities have been actively debunking false news and misinformation on social media in an attempt to prevent public panic about the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has repeatedly tweeted and called on Malaysians to stop spreading fake news, pictures, and videos surrounding the outbreak.

Keluarga minta henti sebar video kononnya anak meninggal dunia kerana #coronavirus Rakyat Malaysia, hentikan menyebar berita dan video palsu. #2019nCoV https://t.co/dxYuJG2GLU— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) January 28, 2020

In the midst of misinformation being spread, an individual suspected of spreading false news about the virus was arrested

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced that they arrested a 34-year-old man in Bangi, Selangor at 4pm yesterday, 28 January, to aid in investigations over a Facebook post that went up on 26 January.Investigators also seized a mobile phone and SIM card that were believed to have been used to make the fake viral post about the virus.

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The suspect is being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which carries a maximum fine of RM50,000 or jail term of not more than one year, or both

"The stern action is among efforts by the MCMC and Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to control the spread of false news on the novel coronavirus by irresponsible individuals, which could jeopardise national stability and public peace," said the commission.Malay Mail reported that law enforcement authorities were pursuing three other people over similar offences.

The MOH is working with the Royal Malaysian Customs to screen for coronavirus at all entry points into the country.
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Meanwhile, MOH has compiled a list of the several fake messages that have been circulating in the country in a bid to stop the false alarm

Below are the messages identified and discredited by the Ministry of Health:WhatsApp- The first Wuhan virus suspect in Malaysia was admitted to Hospital Tuanku Jaafar, Seremban.- A coronavirus patient was sent to KPJ Seremban Specialist Hospital.- The first cases of 2019-nCoV found in Hospital Seberang Jaya, Penang were two Chinese nationals.- A father of a student from Sekolah Kebangsaan Paka in Terengganu became ill with the Wuhan virus three days after coming back from umrah.- There was a patient with Wuhan virus in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Hospital in Kuantan.- A seven-year-old was found to be coronavirus positive in Hospital Likas, Sabah.- A list of areas in Selangor with virus outbreaks which also accused the government of claiming they were virus-free.- A Chinese tourist infected with the virus was staying at Tropicana 218 Macalister Apartment in Penang.Facebook- A citizen of "Wong Tong", China suspected to be infected with coronavirus was in Ayer Keroh Polyclinic in Melaka.- A picture of the virus under a high-powered microscope.- Five individuals who just got back from Wuhan suspected with coronavirus were being quarantined in Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah in Kuala Terengganu.- Some died after fainting and having a seizure due to the Wuhan virus in Shah Alam, Selangor.- A few pictures showing hundreds of Chinese tourists arriving in Langkawi to escape the outbreak.Twitter- Mahkota Medical Centre in Melaka was closed due to a death from the coronavirus.- The first case of the virus was found in a private hospital in Kuantan, Pahang.

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Follow the MOH on Facebook and Twitter for updates on the outbreak.Verify news and messages about the virus on Sebenarnya.my, an information portal launched by the MCMC to combat false news.

So far, the total number of confirmed cases in Malaysia is seven:

                #WuhanCoronavirus: 3 More Chinese Tourists Have Become The Latest Victims In Malaysia

The latest victims bring the total number of positive cases to now seven in the country.

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Woman At Subang Perdana Goodyear Court 2 In USJ Tests Positive For COVID-19

A woman in USJ is said to have tested positive for COVID-19

According to SJ Echo, Subang Jaya's community newspaper, a notice has been put up at Subang Perdana Goodyear Court 2 regarding a resident who recently tested positive for the coronavirus disease.

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The woman has been admitted to the hospital

The notice reads, "We have gotten verification from the Commissioner of Buildings (COB), Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) that there is a COVID-19 case at Court 2 that involves a 34-year-old woman from Semporna and she has been admitted to the hospital on Sunday, 27 September."

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Residents of Subang Perdana Goodyear Court 2 are advised to take all necessary precautions and observe the standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the Ministry of Health

The notice by the building management also read, "Follow the government's orders to limit your movement. If there is no dire need, do not leave your home."

Read the full statement here:

We have received this notice this morning of a purported Covid-19 case in USJ.

Residents are advised to take all...Posted by SJ Echo on Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Keep practising physical distancing and wash your hands often. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:


Anwar Is Flying To Turkiye Tonight To Extend Moral Support To Earthquake Victims

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is leaving for Turkiye tonight, 14 February, to extend moral support to the people in the country

Turkiye, along with Syria, was hit by a massive earthquake on 6 February.As of now, more than 37,000 deaths have been reported and over 94,000 people have been injured. Of the reported death toll, more than 31,000 were reported in Turkiye, while 5,710 deaths were reported in Syria.

Anwar received an invitation from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who expressed gratitude for Malaysia's delivery of aid

Anwar, who was speaking during the Minister's Question Time session in Dewan Rakyat today, said the cost of sending the Malaysian Special Search and Rescue Team (SMART) to Turkiye so far is RM4 million.He added that a Turkish airline bore the cost of the flight."I was asked by the president personally if I can go there immediately to give moral support and I have considered leaving tonight as several other countries have arrived as well," he told the Dewan Rakyat.

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Anwar shared that the government has collected RM20 million funds to be used in humanitarian aid missions in Turkiye and Syria

"This includes USD1 million (RM4.3 million) contributed by the federal government and another USD1 million (RM4.3 million) from Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar," Anwar said while answering a question from Perikatan Nasional's (PN) Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid, who is the Kuala Kangsar member of parliament (MP).

Last week, two Malaysian K9 sniffer dogs were deployed to Turkiye:

                2 M'sian Sniffer Dogs Will Be Deployed To Turkiye For Earthquake Search & Rescue Efforts

Frankie and Denti are part of the 90-member SMART team involved in the Turkiye earthquake search and rescue efforts.

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People Having Fewer Babies Actually Contributed To The Bankruptcy Of Toys ‘R’ Us

If you haven’t heard already, Toys ‘R’ Us will be closing down or selling off more than 700 stores in the US leaving 30,000 employees without employment due to bankruptcy

However, Malaysian and Australian stores are safe from this decision for now.

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That’s not all. In their recent annual filing, the toy company cited that the main cause for their losses could be due to the declining birth rate today, according to Business Insider.

“Most of our end-customers are newborns and children and, as a result, our revenues are dependent on the birth rates in countries where we operate,” the filing reads. “In recent years, many countries’ birth rates have dropped or stagnated as their population ages, and education and income levels increase. A continued and significant decline in the number of newborns and children in these countries could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.”Birth rates have reached a record low with 62 births per 1,000 women for those under the age of 30, compared to the increase of those over 30 in the US.Malaysia also sees a 2.5% decrease of live births between 2015 and 2016 – the lowest rate recorded since the formation of Malaysia in 1963.

The report also cited that the company’s losses could be caused by the increase of online shopping, cheaper alternative stores and also the increase in labor costs

To top it off, apps and games on tablets and smartphones started replacing traditional toys, according to research firm GlobalData Retail.

The many faces of Toys 'R' Us mascot, Geoffrey the giraffe
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Toys 'R' Us will turn 61 years old this year. It first started as a baby furniture shop back in 1948, opened by founder Charles Lazarus, who added toys and baby products after running the business for two years. The request for toys increased and he opened up his first store dedicated solely for toys in 1957, calling it "Toys 'R' Us" with the letter R written backwards to reflect childlike scrawl.Ironically, just a few months prior to their decision to close, CEO David Brandon mapped out ways to upgrade online sales, renovate stores, and increase shopping experience.

Unfortunately, the company failed to bounce back from competition setbacks and overwhelming debt

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There are currently 39 Toys 'R' Us stores in Malaysia.

Read the full post here:

Toys R Us says millennials not having kids hurt the company — and it could be because of a looming ‘demographic time bomb’ https://t.co/nh8a0dEpr5 pic.twitter.com/blnII7yZji— Business Insider (@businessinsider) March 19, 2018


"Jaga Mental Health" - Ini Cara Mudah & Murah Untuk Dapatkan Rawatan Di Klinik Psikiatri

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Kesihatan mental perlu dijaga oleh semua orang supaya dapat hidup dengan selesa dan sejahtera

Mental yang sihat sama penting dengan tubuh badan yang sihat. Oleh sebab itu, semua orang diwajibkan untuk menjaga kesihatan mental dan fizikal dengan sebaiknya. Namun, tidak mudah untuk seseorang itu untuk melalui pelbagai cabaran dan dugaan hidup sehingga ada yang menghidap penyakit mental. Kadangkala kesihatan mental lebih susah untuk dikenal pasti kerana ia tidak boleh dirasa secara fizikal seperti kesakitan tubuh badan. Pun begitu, kita boleh sentiasa mengenal pasti ciri-ciri dan simptom-simptom yang berlaku itu sendiri. Antarnya adalah: Masalah kemurunganKegelisahanGangguan bipolarGangguan pemakananGangguan tidurKecelaruan obsesif kompulsif (OCD)Gangguan tekanan selepas trauma (PTSD)dan lain-lainMuncul persoalan bagaimana hendak mendapatkan rawatan daripada pakar? Jom kami kongsikan sedikit tips dan pencerahan kepada anda.

Cara mudah dan murah untuk dapatkan rawatan di klinik psikiatri:

Jika anda mengalami simptom-simptom, anda digalakkan untuk mendapatkan rawatan daripada pakai psikiatri. Kesihatan anda lebih penting daripada stigma yang ada dalam kalangan masyarakat.Baru-baru ini, seorang pengguna Twitter iaitu @aimanomist telah berkongsi cara mudah dan murah untuk mendapatkan rawatan melalui bebenang.

1. Pegi klinik kesihatan kerajaan. Cakap awak ada simptom ape. Bagitau secara simple apa awak rasa. Doctor akan minta awak buat simple assessment. Lepas tu doctor akan bagi surat referral.Bayar rm1 je untuk proses ini.— Daijobu  (@aimanomist) December 3, 2021

2. Bawak surat referral tu ke hospital kerajaan & terus ke klinik psychiatry. Daftar nama kat situ rm1 je. Bagi ic macam biasa.Lepas tu klinik akan bagi tarikh dan masa appointment. Awak akan dapat card appointment.Cuba call hospital dulu tanya klinik psychiatry bukak hari apa— Daijobu  (@aimanomist) December 3, 2021

3. Datang pada tarikh n masa yang diberi. Jumpe doctor dan doctor akan cuba beri diagnosis terbaik. Yang ni mungkin amik masa lama atau sekejap.Lebih terbuka anda bercerita, lebih mudah untuk doctor diagnose.— Daijobu  (@aimanomist) December 3, 2021

4. Doctor akan prescribe ubat2 dan akan diberi di kaunter farmasi.— Daijobu  (@aimanomist) December 3, 2021

5. Nurse akan panggil dan bagi tarikh appointment seterusnya. Boleh jadi awal, boleh jadi lewat. Bergantung kepada sakit anda dan availability doctor.Setiap kali jumpa doctor, hanya perlu bayar rm1 je termasuk ubat2.Syukur jugak duduk Malaysia ni — Daijobu  (@aimanomist) December 3, 2021

Psikiatri merupakan doktor perubatan yang mendapat kelulusan daripada bidang perubatan dan pakar dalam bidang psikiatri. Mereka memang layak untuk mengendalikan masalah psikologi manusia. Anda tidak perlu risau dan takut untuk berdepan dengan pakar yang ingin membantu anda untuk menjadi lebih sihat.

Ini merupakan senarai jika anda ingin mendapatkan rawatan daripada klinik swasta sekitar Selangor:

1. Klinik Pakar Psikiatri TingAlamat: B-2-7, IOI Boulevard, Jalan Kenari 5, Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47170 Puchong, SelangorNo. Telefon: 03-8070 88702. Klinik Pakar Psikiatri Tan & NgAlamat: Jaya One, No 51, Level P1, Blok D, No. 72A, Jalan University, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor No. Telefon: 03-7960 62883. Klinik Pakar Psikiatri Deva DassAlamat: No. 40A, Jalan 52/18, Seksyen 52, 46200, Petaling Jaya, SelangorNo. Telefon: 03-7956 05234. Klinik Pakar Psikiatri Brain MindAlamat: C-11-03, 3rd Floor, 3 Two Square, Jalan 19/1, 46300 Petaling Jaya, SelangorNo. Telefon: 03-7960 90215. Klinik Pakar Psikiatri Dr WongAlamat: 62A, Lorong Batu Nilam 21A, Bandar Bukit Tinggi 1, 41200 Klang, SelangorNo. Telefon: 017 708 91126. Klinik Pakar Psikiatri RaintreeAlamat: Unit 109, Block F, Phileo Damansara 1, Jalan 16/11, Section 16, 46350 Petaling Jaya, SelangorNo. Telefon: 017-599 51887. Klinik Pakar Psikiatri A.H. LeeAlamat: 38-1, Jalan 52/4, Bandar Baru Petaling Jaya, 46200 Petaling Jaya, SelangorNo. Telefon: 03-7956 15818. Klinik Pakar Psikiatri CentinelAlamat: No 8, Jalan Meranti Bunga, Taman Mewah 7, Batu 6 1, 2, Jalan Meru, Meru, 41050 Klang, SelangorNo. Telefon: 03-3392 76199. Klinik Pakar Psikiatri AlamindaAlamat: R-01-19, Emira Jalan Akuatik A 13/64A, Seksyen 13, 40100 Shah Alam, SelangorNo. Telefon: 03-5032 7440

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This 110-Year-Old Grandma Has Been Recognised As The Oldest Living Woman In Malaysia

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Meet Annamah Abukutty, the oldest living woman in Malaysia

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In conjunction with her 110th birthday yesterday, 31 March, Annamah was awarded a certificate of recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for being Malaysia's Oldest Living Woman - a title she has held since last year.She received the recognition from MBOR's chief executive officer Christopher Wong on Wednesday, reported New Straits Time."I have been informed that she is also currently the oldest Malaysian alive," Wong told Bernama during her birthday celebration.

Born in Thachambadi, India, she migrated to Malaya during her teenage years, just before World War II broke out

According to her son M Subramaniam, she brought along her knowledge in Indian traditional herbs when she moved to Malaya in the 1930s and worked as a midwife in her younger years.Annamah is mother to five children, two of whom are still alive. She has 17 grandchildren as well as seven great-grandchildren. Despite being wheelchair-bound and losing her eyesight in her left eye, Subramaniam mentioned that his mother still has good memory and is able to recognise some of the women she helped during her days as a midwife.

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Her son also disclosed some of his mother's secrets to a long and healthy life, which includes consuming homegrown herbs and fasting once a week

"Mom would fast once a week, usually on Mondays," News Straits Times quoted him as saying.She kept an active lifestyle when she was younger by tending to her chickens and homegrown herbs after returning from work at the estate, he mentioned.

Meanwhile, Chitetsu Watanabe became the oldest living man in Japan in February last year:

                Sugar & Smiles: World's Oldest Man Shares The Secrets To Living A Long Life

He really loves desserts.

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5 Resepi Mudah 'Finger Food' Untuk Kudapan Si Kecil, Mesti Berselera Mereka Makan!

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Apabila anak sudah mula makan, pasti macam-macam menu yang ibu bapa ingin buat untuk memastikan perut si kecil sentiasa kenyang bukan?

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Walaupun anak makan bersepah, itu tidak menjadi masalah besar asalkan mereka enjoy the moment. Bila mereka berselera, kita pun seronok!Kalau mommies dah nampak si kecil sudah pandai memasukkan makanan ke dalam mulut, maka bolehlah ajar mereka untuk makan finger food.Tujuan memberikan finger food kepada bayi adalah untuk meningkatkan kemahiran motor halus mereka. Antara finger food yang sesuai diberikan adalah pasta yang dipotong kecil, tauhu berbentuk kiub, telur rebus cincang, kentang goreng homemade dan macam-macam lagi.Jom kita lihat 5 resepi mudah finger food untuk si manja di bawah:

1. Crispy toast

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Bahan-bahan yang diperlukan:Roti wholemeal atau roti putihUnsalted butterGarlic spreadSerbuk cheeseCara buat:Potong roti Gardenia wholemeal dengan memanjang dan susun dalam tray.Bakar selama 10 hingga 15 minit dalam air fryer.Bila dah siap nanti dia akan jadi macam biskut rangup.Boleh buat guna roti kosong atau sapukan dengan unsalted butter kalau nak lagi sedap.Boleh juga buat macam garlic bread. Mommies boleh tukar-tukar resepi ikut selera anak.

2. Chicken nugget homemade

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Bahan-bahan yang diperlukan:Isi ayamBawang HollandBawang putihBaby spinach atau pak choyCream cheeseSerbuk roti homemadeRice cereal homemadeCara buat:Kisar semua bahan sampai kering.Masukkan ke dalam acuan pilihan dan kukus selama 10 minit.Potong ikut bentuk pilihan.Salut dengan bancuhan homemade rice cereal.Golek atas serbuk roti.Bakar atau goreng sampai garing.

3. Rice muffin

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Bahan-bahan yang diperlukan:NasiTelurMinyakCara buat:Gaulkan lebihan nasi dengan sebiji telur.Masukkan nasi tersebut ke dalam muffin tray yang disapu dengan minyak. Bakar dengan suhu 200'C selama 15 hingga 20 minit.Cedok dengan sudu dan dah siap!

4. Vege rice ball

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Bahan-bahan yang diperlukan:NasiSayuran pilihanHomemade chicken flossCara buat:Kisar kering ketiga-tiga bahan.Kepalkan bahan yang dah dikisar menjadi bentuk bebola.Grill atau deep fry selama 25 hingga 30 minit.

5. Lempeng pisang kelapa

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Bahan-bahan yang diperlukan:PisangKelapaCara buat:Lenyekkan pisang dan kelapa sampai sebati.Gaulkan, dan leperkan atas frying pan.Masak sehingga sempurna.

Mudah kan semua resepi di atas ni? Jadi, mommies dah boleh buat jadual makanan anak setiap hari. Selamat mencuba!

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Malaysia Is 6th Friendliest Country In The World To Do Business. Are You Surprised?

According To The 2014 Doing Business Report, Malaysia Is Top 10 Most Business-Friendly Places Out Of 189 Economies

Georgia, Malaysia, and eight high-income economies are among the 10 most business-friendly places on the globe.

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According To The 2014 Doing Business Report, Malaysia Is Top 10 Most Business-Friendly Places Out Of 189 Economies
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Photo for illustration: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Malaysian counterpart Anifah Aman shake hands before the start of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations - Russia Ministerial Meeting at the 46th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan July 1, 2013.
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This Is The First Time Malaysia Has Advanced Into Top 10

Malaysia advanced for the first time into a top 10 ranking of nations the World Bank deems friendliest to businesses as Singapore (SGDPQOQ) led the annual competitiveness scorecard for an eighth straight year.

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International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapha Mohamed, said Malaysia had aimed to be in the World Bank's Doing Business 2014 top 10 list by 2015.
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Malaysia Moved To 6th Place From 12th Place (2012)

Malaysia vaulted to sixth from 12th a year ago. Rounding out the top five after Singapore were Hong Kong, New Zealand, the U.S. and Denmark, unchanged from a year ago. China slid five spots to 96th, while the U.K. dropped to 10th from seventh.

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Malaysia moved from 6th place from 12th place (2012) in the World Bank's Doing Business Report 2014.
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This Means That Malaysia's Regulatory Environments Are Better For Local Firms To Start Up And Operate

Malaysia vaulted to sixth from 12th a year ago after easing procedures for registering a company, applying for a construction permit and getting electricity, the bank said in its 2014 “Doing Business” report.

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Malaysia's regulatory environments are better for local firms to start up and operate.
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Countries with high rankings, according to the World Bank website, meant that their respective regulatory environments made it better for local firms to start up and operate.

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The Report Says Malaysia Made It Easier For People To Deal With Construction Permits By Coming Up With A One-Stop Shop

The report said Malaysia also made it easier for people to deal with construction permits by coming up with a one-stop shop. Even getting electricity was a factor.

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Secretary-General Of Transparency International's Malaysia Arm, "Malaysia Has Done A Good Job...But We Still Need To Strengten Business Integrity And Anti-Bribery Practices."

Dr. Loi Kheng Min was born in Sabak Bernam, Selangor in 1957. He is the secretary-general of Transparency International’s Malaysia arm.
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“Malaysia has done a good job in streamlining business processes in the past few years,” K.M. Loi, secretary-general of Transparency International’s Malaysia arm, said in a phone interview today. “But we still need to strengthen business integrity and anti-bribery practices. Corruption hurts everybody.”

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International Trade And Industry Minister Says The Ranking Helped To Reinforce Malaysia's Position As A Preferred Destination For Trade And Investments

International Trade And Industry Minister says the ranking helped to reinforce Malaysia's position as a preferred destination for trade and investments.
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“Soon after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak assumed office, Malaysia was in 23rd place. The rise to sixth place is testament to his stewardship and a result of the economic and government transformation programmes,” said International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapha Mohamed.

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The 2014 Doing Business Report Is An Annual Survey Of The Ease Of Doing Business Around The World

The 2014 Doing Business Report – an annual survey of the ease of doing business around the world – finds an uptick in the pace of business regulation reform in the past year, with 114 economies enacting 238 reforms, vs. 108 economies and 201 reforms in 2011-12.

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The World Bank's Doing Business Report 2014.
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However, Non-Profit Groups Like Oxfam Have Criticized The Study's Methodology

The World Bank’s study, in its 11th year, covered a record 189 economies, assessing them on measures such as the costliness of commercial regulations and the strength of public institutions. Nations are ranked based on indicators such as the time required to start a business, file tax returns and export or import goods.

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Non-profit groups such as Oxfam have criticized it and India, which slid two spots to 134th, has questioned its methodology.

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