SUKE Highway Changes Its Small Signboard To A Big One After Viral Public Complaints

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The Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated (SUKE) Expressway has replaced a signboard that was too small for motorists to read with a bigger one after receiving viral public complaints

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, 21 September, the operator of the newly-opened highway, Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn Bhd (Prolintas), said it has taken road users' feedback to improve its signboards to meet the standards set by the authorities."The SUKE Expressway operations division is always committed to ensuring the best highway service and advises consumers to remain alert and comply with all the signboards on the SUKE Expressway," it said.

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The replacement of the signboard came after at least two viral videos of motorists complaining about the difficulty of reading the signboard due to its small size and high placement

TikTok user @bob_yp said it was fortunate that he did not crash into the divider while he was trying to read the signboard.Based on the 22-second footage, the signboard was placed above two other road signs, making the already small signboard even harder to read due to its distance from motorists' eye levels.The caption of another video commented in jest that the signboard was bought from Shopee. Many netizens joked that the signboard was A3-paper in size.

  @bob_yp Punyala kecik signboard #fyp #fyp #fypviral #bobyp #teambobyp #fastthrottle #rltracing #mrsbobyp #runner #fyp  original sound  - Bob Yp

The first phase of the SUKE Expressway opened to the public on 16 September, with the objective of improving traffic congestion in the Klang Valley

The first phase stretches 16.6km, which is from the Cheras-Kajang Interchange to Bukit Antarabangsa, reported Malay Mail.Currently, the three-lane, dual-carriageway highway is running a one-month toll-free promotion period for all road users to enjoy. The toll plazas at Bukit Teratai and Ampang, as well as 11 interchanges, will not be taking any fees from motorists in conjunction with the SUKE Expressway's launch.When the highway is completed, it will span 24.4km, running from Sri Petaling to Ulu Kelang, according to its website. 90% of the highway is elevated, which cuts through 60 residential areas. It is projected to effectively reduce 30% and 36% of traffic from MRR2 and Jalan Ampang, respectively.

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Earlier this week, a motorcyclist crashed into a vehicle whose driver had stopped in the emergency lane of the SUKE Expressway to take photos of the scenic surroundings:

                Myvi Driver Investigated For Stopping At Emergency Lane & Causing Accident On SUKE Highway

The Myvi driver allegedly stopped in the emergency lane to take photos of the highway's scenic surroundings.

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Chinese Families Of MH370: "Malaysian Govt And Military Are The Real Executioners"

[BREAKING] Hundreds Of Angry Chinese MH370 Families Protest Against Malaysian Government At Embassy in Beijing

Hundreds of angry protesters, many of them family members of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 passengers, marched on the Malaysian embassy in Beijing on Tuesday against what they call cover-up and mishandling of the disaster by Malaysian authorities.

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A small group of grief-stricken family members attempted to storm the embassy building, but were repelled by police. The rest of the protesters stood outside the gates waving banners amid cries of "Are you coming out?" "Have you no shame?" "Murderers!” Some protesters scuffled with plain-clothes policemen, but there were no serious clashes reported.

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Beijing authorities had to call in reinforcement of paramilitary soldiers and plainclothes security agents to guard the embassy as protesters, some arriving by bus and others on foot, breached police lines set up several streets away.

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"We want our families," read one placard. Others read "Son: mother and father's heart is broken, hurry home" and "Husband, hurry home. What am I and our son going to do?"
The protest did not appear to be spontaneous, as at least a dozen police cars were waiting nearby at the Lido. The embassy is about four kilometres (2.5 miles) from the Lido Hotel, where meetings have been taking place throughout the drama.

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Shouting slogans and waving their placards, several dozen protesters were able to break through lines of uniformed police officers and marched all the way to the gate of the embassy compound, where about 100 paramilitary Armed Police soldiers with shields but no riot gear, and plainclothes agents, had formed a last line of protection. "Corrupt Malaysian government," "Liars!" shouted the protesters. A few threw water bottles over the gate onto embassy grounds. Some were seen being shoved about by plainclothes security officials, but no serious clashes appeared to have broken out.

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Not everyday Chinese authorities allow a demonstration on the streets of Beijing #MH370
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On 24 March 2014, Prime Minister Najib Announced That Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 Had "Ended In The Southern Indian Ocean"

Prime Minister Najib Announced That Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 Had "Ended In The Southern Indian Ocean"
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                Search For Missing MH370 Expands With No Clue About Where To Look Next

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The Families Of Passengers Onboard MH370 Had Been Informed Of The News Before The Press Conference

The Families Had Been Informed Of The News Before The Announcement Was Made During The Press Conference
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Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has told families of passengers of a missing Malaysian airliner that the plane ended its journey in the southern Indian Ocean, he said on Monday.

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The Washington Post Reports That The Relatives Were Also Sent A Text Message From Malaysia Airlines

A meeting with Chinese relatives of the passengers on board MH370 and representatives of Malaysia Airlines was held before the announcement in Kuala Lumpur, according to the New York Times, and relatives were also reportedly sent a text message from the airline.

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The Washington Post Reports That The Relatives Were Also Sent A Text Message From Malaysia Airlines
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Both Malaysia Airlines and the Malaysian government have been criticized for their handling of MH370's disappearance. Whatever the practical benefits of using a text message to inform families that their loved ones were thought to be dead, it seems likely this move may also be criticized.

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However, The Chinese Families Refused To Believe The News, Reigniting Claims That The Malaysian Government Is Hiding Information From Them

The Chinese Families In Beijing Refused To Believe The News, Continuing With The Claims That The Malaysian Government Is Hiding Information From Them
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But many furious Chinese relatives and friends of passengers refused to believe it, wailing with anguish and screaming that the Malaysians were lying and hiding what they knew.

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“The Malaysian government is not telling the truth,” said one woman among the relatives of passengers who gathered at the Lido Hotel in Beijing to wait for news of the flight. “All governments are corrupt. The Malaysian government is hiding something.”

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A few people in the hotel ballroom in Beijing collapsed and were put on wheeled stretchers and taken to the parking lot, which was full of police cars and ambulances. Inside the hotel, police officers in navy-blue uniforms stood guard every few feet and blocked scores of jostling journalists from entering the ballroom. Several women emerged sobbing so hard that knots of friends and family had to help them walk to the elevators.

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"They (The Malaysian Government) Were Not Actually Publicizing The Truth But Were Merely Giving A Show Of Publicizing The Truth."

"They (The Malaysian Government) Were Not Actually Publicizing The Truth But Were Merely Giving A Show Of Publicizing The Truth."
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“We demand the truth,” said a young woman in a red ski jacket. “The Chinese government should step up and find out the truth for us. Nobody cares about us. Nobody cares about the lives of our family.”

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Li Chengpeng, a popular Chinese social critic, gave voice to the deep skepticism held by many Chinese of the official announcement. He posted a message for the seven million followers of his microblog, calling Mr. Najib’s news conference staged theater. “Just now, they were not actually publicizing the truth but were merely giving a show of publicizing the truth,” he wrote. “It looks like there are traces of rehearsal. Politicians are shameless! Keep investigating!”

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The Chinese Family Committee In Beijing Has Also Issued A Statement Calling The Malaysian Government And Military "Executioners" For Killing Their Family Member

Relatives of Chinese passengers aboard the Malaysia Airlines, MH370 read out a statement calling for Malaysia Airlines and Malaysia's government to be held accountable after learning about the latest news in Beijing, China, Monday, March 24, 2014.
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The families of those lost aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 have joined together to issue a scathing statement accusing the Malaysian authorities of murder.

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"If the 154 passengers did lose their lives, Malaysia Airlines, the Malaysian government and military are the real executioners who killed them. We the families of those on board submit our strongest protest against them. We will take every possible means to pursue the unforgivable crimes and responsibility of all three."

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They Claim That The Announcement Was Made With No Direct Evidence That MH370 Had Crashed With No Survivors. They Also Claim That The Government Delayed Rescue Actions And Deceived The Families.

"At 10 p.m. on March 25, the Malaysian prime minister sent a statement to the families of MH370 passengers without any direct evidence that MH370 crashed in the south Indian Ocean and no people survived. From March 8 when they announced that MH370 lost contact to today, 18 days have passed during which the Malaysian government and military constantly tried to delay, deceive the passengers' families and cheat the whole world."

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"This shameless behavior not only fooled and hurt the families of the 154 passengers but also misguided and delayed rescue actions, wasting a large quantity of human resources and materials and lost valuable time for the rescue effort."

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Meanwhile In Australia, The Families Of Rod And Mary Burrows Have Rallied Together Hours After Najib's Announcement

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The family of missing Queensland holidaymakers Rod and Mary Burrows have rallied together hours after Malaysian authorities announced flight MH370 ended in the southern Indian Ocean.
Rod and Mary Burrows were travelling with their friends Bob and Cathy Lawton on flight MH370, which disappeared hours after leaving Kuala Lumpur for Beijing early on Saturday, March 8.

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Family and friends gathered on Tuesday morning at Sinnamon Park, in Brisbane’s west, delivering coffee and food, but declined to make any comment. The couple’s son Jayden arrived visibility distressed, telling reporters "I’ve got to get inside". From her home in the central Queensland town of Biloela, Mr Burrows’s mother Irene told the Rockhampton Morning Bulletin that ‘‘I can only hope that whatever happened, it was very quick and they didn’t know."

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Last week when the wait for news continued, the Burrows family released a statement thanking those involved in the search. "The enrichment and strength that Rod and Mary have given us, helps us to get through each moment during this very difficult time," the statement said. "It is comforting to know that Rod and Mary are together, wherever they are. "Our family will remain together to provide strength and support to each other as we maintain hope, but brace each other for the worst."

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Throughout The MH370 Investigation, The Chinese Families Have Been Frustrated With Malaysia's Management Of Search And Rescue Operations

                The Anguish Of Chinese Families Of MH370: Hunger Strikes, Protests And Lawsuits

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International Media Has Also Questioned Malaysia's Leadership As Issues Of Transparency And Inconsistency Surfaced

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"Orang Kita Dah Tak Reti Bahasa Melayu Ke?" - Rapid KL Ditegur Guna Iklan Bahasa Mandarin

Persatuan Pengguna Islam Malaysia (PPIM) telah menyelar tindakan pihak Rapid KL yang menggunakan bahasa mandarin bagi mempromosi iklan

Tular di media sosial baru-baru ini mengenai Rapid KL yang menggunakan iklan berbahasa mandarin bagi mempromosikannya dalam perkhidmatan mereka. Di dalam satu posting yang dimuat naik di laman Facebook, PPIM telah mempersoal tindakan oleh pihak Rapid KL itu yang memaparkan beberapa iklan berbahasa mandarin di dalam sebuah kereta api milik mereka.

"Orang Malaysia dah tak reti bahasa melayu ke?" "Lagi sekali iklan yang tidak menggunakan bahasa Malaysia sebagai bahasa utama di iklan di tempat awam. Masih lagi tak sedar."

Posting itu mendapat lebih dari 6k likes, 1k comments, dan 1k shares ketika artikel ini ditulis. Isu itu kemudian mula hangat diperkatakan apabila seorang individu memuat naik ciapan di laman Twitternya yang menunjukkan ruang iklan berbahasa mandarin itu.

Aku ingat tadi aku tersalah masuk train ke Beijing China, rupanya dalam @MRTMalaysia.Penghinaan kepada bahasa kebangsaan, sampaikan paparan iklan bahasa mandarin lebih utama.Kenapa?Rakyat Malaysia dah tak reti berbahasa Melayu ke sampaikan bahasa Mandarin diutamakan? pic.twitter.com/YY9ubd56ZV— Jazlie Dawani (@JazlieDawani) October 13, 2020

Rata-rata komen yang dilihat juga turut mempersoal tindakan Rapid KL yang tidak menggunakan bahasa kebangsaan sebagai bahasa utama

Netizen berpendapat sepatutnya pihak Rapid KL perlu menggunakan bahasa kebangsaan sebagai bahasa utama di Malaysia.Berikut di bawah antara komen netizen mengenai isu itu:

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Sebagai rakyat Malaysia, kita mestilah berbangga dengan bahasa kebangsaan kita.

LIKE Facebook dan follow Twitter SAYS SEISMIK dan temui segala cerita mesti kongsi sekarang!

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1 Dog For RM10 Campaign Cancelled After Mounting Criticism From Malaysians On Social Media

Social media erupted into a flurry of outrage yesterday (2 June) when a digital poster for a Kempen 1 Anjing 10 Ringgit event became widely circulated on Facebook and WhatsApp

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Organised by the Tanjong Malim district council, the campaign sought to have Tanjong Malim and Slim River residents bring in live dogs to the council's Bandar Behrang office in exchange for RM10 per dog

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The post quickly became viral, with furious netizens voicing out their disbelief and urging for the campaign to be called off. The post was shared more than a thousand times before it was taken down.

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A petition addressed to the Malaysian government, Tanjong Malim district council, and the Malaysian National Animal Welfare Foundation was also raised in protest of the campaign, acquiring more than 400 signatures before it was retracted

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The petition, created by Ashley Leow, stated that, "It is appalling enough that a district council has launched this campaign but to actually see that people are supporting this 'initiative' to make quick cash at the expense of the lives of stray dogs is downright disappointing and cruel. Please share this petition to raise awareness of this act of cruelty against our furry friends."

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As the barrage of criticism escalates, the district council had no choice but to announce the cancellation of the campaign, explaining that the initiative was actually meant to curb stray dogs in the area.

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The council also added that they will be looking into better alternative ways to tackle the stray dog issue and thanked the people for their feedback on the highly-criticised initiative.

Some thanked the council for their quick action in calling off the campaign...

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... Along with some suggestions and recommendations on how they can solve the problem of stray dogs in the district

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However, some pointed out that they had only done so due to "public pressure" and commended that the council reflect on their actions before making any decisions in regards to the stray dog issue in the future

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So, how did the campaign mechanics get approved in the first place? No word on that yet, but they probably shouldn't take anymore pointers from Pokémon...

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Man Fined RM1,000 For Slapping Starbucks Employee Who Asked Him Not To Smoke

A man who got angry and slapped a Starbucks employee for asking him not to smoke in a public area was fined RM1,000 by the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate's Court on Monday, 16 November

According to Bernama, deputy public prosecutor Abdul Khaliq Nazeri brought a case against Mitchel Glend Samson, 27, for slapping and hurting employee Nur Hanisah Abu Hasan, 23, in front of her workplace at Plaza Berjaya, Jalan Imbi at 3.20pm last Friday, 13 November.

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While in court, Samson explained that he was not allowed to enter the store due to his 'high risk' status on the MySejahtera app

He took a seat outside the Starbucks outlet and lit up a cigarette while waiting for a friend to buy him coffee."The Starbucks employee then approached me and chided me for smoking," he said, which was when he slapped her."I admit that I was wrong to have raised my hands at her. I apologise and seek a lenient sentence because I have a family in Sabah to support," he told the court.

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He pleaded guilty to a single charge of voluntarily causing hurt towards the employee

Magistrate Mohamed Fared Abdul Latif meted out the sentence of a RM1,000 fine against Samson, or three months' jail if he failed to pay the fine.


U Mobile Announces Lag-Free Gaming & Other 5G Perks That You Can Enjoy In The Near Future

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Recently, U Mobile demonstrated four ways 5G technology will improve our daily lives at the 5G Malaysia Showcase in Putrajaya

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With the advent of 5G looming around the corner, U Mobile showed us just how much this new technology would benefit us, beyond the use of smartphones at 5G Malaysia Showcase.

Here's what was unveiled:

1. Remote healthcare and treatment for on-the-go medical practitioners

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Slated to be one of the primary users of 5G connectivity, the healthcare industry will benefit greatly from faster connectivity in a number of ways.We’re all used to waiting in long lines at hospitals just to get a simple checkup or consultation. With the use of 5G, we won’t need to be waiting any longer than necessary. That’s because your doctor won’t even have to be there just to consult you! Utilising the sheer speed of 5G, doctors will be able to perform consultations and various treatments remotely and precisely! This doesn’t just benefit us regular city or town folk either. Those living in remote or underserved areas will also be able to get easy access to healthcare and medical treatment.Plus, large imaging files like MRI scans will be transmitted to doctors more quickly and efficiently via 5G connectivity, which then speeds up the rate of medical treatment overall.

2. Multi 4K simultaneous streaming for the multitaskers

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With current 3G and 4G connectivity, to stream more than one 4k video simultaneously is like asking a rock to move. If it does happen, the quality will be poor. However, U Mobile aims to demonstrate that with boosted bandwidth provided by 5G, users will be able to stream multiple 4K videos all at the same time. Users will also discover that each video streamed over 5G will exhibit more defined pictures for an enhanced entertainment experience. No more buffering, no more stray pixels!

3. Ultra low latency for the gaming connoisseur

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If you’re unfamiliar with what ‘low latency’ is, it refers to the amount of delay in which a computer network processes a large amount of data. Low latency refers to a low amount of delay.With 5G connectivity, U Mobile wants to provide gamers with the lowest latency gaming experience ever! No more lag, no more crashed and rebooted games, just keep playing.5G technology provides up to 10-20 Gbps transmission rate with little delay. This can be used to help render virtual reality (VR) game scenes in the cloud, which can then be transmitted to the user’s gaming console.Likewise with 4K streaming, gamers will get to sit through a more refined and enhanced entertainment experience.

4. High definition CCTV surveillance, so you can keep an eye on the bad guys

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With the benefits of 5G technology, such as low latency, greater speed, and increased reliability, keeping an eye out for the baddies just got a whole lot easier. Say goodbye to choppy frame rates and low quality recordings. You’ll be able to catch every detail, right down to specific facial features! A more specific benefit of 5G to CCTV surveillance is the ability to capture images in low light, which helps tremendously in safeguarding valuable items.

For more information on 5G Malaysia Showcase, click here

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14 Restaurants To Get A Piping Hot Bowl Of Ramen In KL And PJ

1. Bankara Ramen

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Nothing's better on a cold, rainy day than a hot bowl of ramen to warm your tummy. Bankara Ramen is said to serve some of the best ramen in town. Its rich pork bone broth is packed with so much flavour, it'll leave you slurping up every last drop in the bowl.There are outlets in:- Mid Valley Megamall- Tropicana Gardens Mall- Avenue KThere's also an outlet at Southkey, JB.

2. Ramen Bar Shi Shi Do

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From the owners behind Menya Shi Shi Do, Ramen Bar Shi Shi Do in Gasket Alley, PJ is set up to teleport you to the streets of Japan in the '80s. Much like its other restaurant, it serves delicious bowls of ramen with broths such as spicy pork soup, black garlic pork soup, original pork soup, and more.Address:The Gasket Alley, 13, Jalan 13/6, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, SelangorOperating hours:12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm (Daily)Closed on Mondays.

3. Bari-Uma Ramen

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Comfort looks like a few things in life, including a piping hot bowl of ramen, complete with a runny egg. The broth at Bari-Uma Ramen is said to be on the thicker side, is full of flavour, and comes with pork belly that melts in your mouth. Need we say more? :PThere are branches in:- Jaya Shopping Centre- MyTown Cheras (IKEA Cheras)- Pavillion Shopping Mall KLThere's also a branch at Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang.

4. Menya Musashi

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Menya Musashi is a go-to spot for anyone who has a hankering for ramen. The broth is fragrant and full of flavour. Plus, you get to select from one of its flavoured oils, which adds to the soups' tastiness.The restaurants can rack up quite a queue, so I'd suggest visiting them at non-peak hours if you're not in the mood to wait.There are outlets in:- Isetan, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, PJ- Jalan P Ramlee, KL

5. IPPUDO

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What makes ramen great isn't just the broth but the quality of the noodles, which is what IPPUDO gets just right.Known as one of the more famous tonkotsu ramen shops in Japan, IPPUDO has outlets all over the world. It opened its first outlet in Malaysia back in 2013 and has since grown to have several branches in the country. There are outlets in:- Pavilion KL- The Gardens Mall KL- Bangsar Shopping Centre- Sunway Pyramid- Sunway Velocity Mall- Jaya OneThere are also two outlets in Penang:- Gurney Plaza- Queensbay Mall

6. Chiba Ramen

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Having been around for several years now, Chiba Ramen is a neighbourhood gem in Cheras, which has gained attention for its affordable and tasty bowls of ramen. Prices are as low as RM10 per bowl!Take note that you might need to queue up, especially during peak hours.Address:105, Lorong Durian, Taman Cheras, 56100 Kuala LumpurOperating hours:10.30am - 3pm, 5pm - 7.30pm (Daily)

7. Paradise Dynasty

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The term 'ramen' supposedly comes from the Chinese equivalent term 'lamian', which translates to 'pulled noodles'.Paradise Dynasty serves hearty bowls of lamian that are packed with flavour. The noodles' texture is of good quality with just the right amount of springiness, as its made fresh at the restaurant. Whether you're a spicy or non-spicy eater, the restaurant caters to both.There are outlets in:- Paradigm Mall PJ- Bangsar Village II- MyTOWN Shopping Centre- Pearl Shopping Gallery- IPC Shopping Centre- 163 Retail ParkThere's also an outlet in SkyAvenue, Genting Highlands – the perfect meal for Genting's cooler weather.

8. Torazou Ramen

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Torazou Ramen offers a quick ramen fix if you're in the Kuchai area. The broth is flavourful while the noodles are springy. The food is pretty decent, especially if you're in the mood for ramen. Address:41, Jalan Kuchai Maju 7, Kuchai Entrepreneurs Park, 58200 Kuala Lumpur, WPKLOperating hours:12pm - 10pm (Daily)

9. Super Ramen by rudifook

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Serving not just bowls of ramen, this little fusion joint in Sri Petaling doubles up as a bar with cocktails. The ramen broth is reviewed to be flavourful yet not too oily, while its 'King of Pork Chop ramen' comes with a huge slab of pork.Bear in mind that it has a fusion menu, so if you're looking for truly authentic Japanese cuisine, you might not find it here. Nonetheless, you will get a good bowl of ramen that's worth trying.Address:65g, Jalan Radin Bagus, Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, WPKLOperating hours:11.30am - 3.30pm, 5pm - 10.30pm (Mondays to Fridays)11am - 3.30pm, 4.30pm - 10.30pm (Saturdays and Sundays)

10. Ramen Seirock-ya Uptown

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Helmed by a Japanese chef, Ramen Seirock-ya was first launched in Japan over a decade ago and has since opened a couple of outlets in Malaysia.It serves halal-certified ramen with broth that steals the show. There are outlets in:- Damansara Uptown, PJ- IOI Mall Puchong

11. Tomo Ramen

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If you're looking for a chill hangout spot, this restaurant in PJ serves tonkotsu ramen, as well as a unique miso soymilk broth. One customer shared with SAYS that she liked how the noodles have a thick, chewy consistency while the broth is rich with flavour.For the alcohol lover, it also offers drinks, such as sake and soju. The interior of the restaurant, although pretty small, has quite a cosy ambience as well, with neon lights adorning its walls. Address:75, Jalan SS 21/1a, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, SelangorOperating hours:12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 9.30pm (Daily)Closed on Mondays.

12. Menya Hanabi

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Unlike the typical broth-based ramens, Menya Hanabi has been particularly raved for its mazesoba (dry ramen). One reviewer said in the Malaysian context, it can be likened to something similar to chilli pan mee but it's less coarse.There are several outlets in KL, PJ, as well as Shah Alam:- Sri Petaling- Arkadia KL- Setapak KL- Damansara Utama- Kota Kemuning Shah Alam

13. Marutama Ra-men

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Marutama Ra-men offers ramen in a savoury chicken-based broth. But what sells it is the noodles' texture, which pairs perfectly. According to its Facebook page, the noodles are freshly made daily by its in-house Japanese chef.  Address:Empire Shopping Gallery, Jalan SS 16/1, SS 16, 47500 Subang Jaya, SelangorOperating hours:10am - 10pm (Daily)

14. Hokkaido Ramen Santouka

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If you're feeling under the weather or just need something to warm your tummy, check out Hokkaido Ramen Santouka in KL. Customers note that the lunch sets are particularly worth it. Address:Lot 6. 24. 03, 168, Bukit Bintang St. Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, WPKLOperating hours:11am - 10pm (Daily)

If there are any other ramen restaurants you enjoy visiting in Malaysia, let us know!

Travelling to Japan may be a little difficult for now. But here's where you might find a little 'taste' of the country in Malaysia:

                This Cosy Izakaya-Style Bar In PJ Will Teleport You To The Streets Of Tokyo

For those who couldn't visit Japan this year.

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                This 'Underground Food Court' In KL Serves Amazing Japanese Food

Malaysian YouTuber Dan Khoo recently shared his experience which has gone viral.

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                You Don't Have To Go To Japan Or New York. Ichiran Ramen Is Coming To Malaysia!

They will even be setting up their famous 'ramen focus booths'!

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                Check Out Malaysia's Own 'Sakura Trees' That Look As Beautiful As The Ones In Japan

Better yet, no expensive flight ticket needed!

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"Come Back" — Twitter Allegedly Asks Employees To Return After Sudden Massive Layoff

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Since Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, the social media giant has been undergoing several reforms

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Several of Twitter's senior executives, including its CEO, CFO, and top attorneys, were sacked after Musk paid USD44 billion (RM208.8 billion) to acquire the firm. The board of directors was also dissolved. Then, Twitter introduced a new subscription service priced at USD8 (RM38) for those who have or want to have the verified check mark on their Twitter accounts.

The company also had a massive layoff of over half of its employees via email, before soon realising that it was a mistake

After the takeover, half of Twitter's employees were sacked following a brief email and revoked access to the company's systems, such as email and Slack. Among the employees laid off were trust and safety, communications, product, and engineering teams.Since the layoff, the remaining employees were pushed to quickly work on the new features for Twitter, with some of them having to sleep at the office due to the workload, as reported by New York Post. However, not long after that, Twitter is now allegedly asking former employees to return to work. In a recent report by Bloomberg, some of the employees were laid off by mistake while others were fired before management realised that they needed their skills and expertise to revamp the social media platform according to Musk's visions.

Multiple sources and Twitter Blind chats now saying that the company has begun to reach out to some people it laid off yesterday asking them to come back. Whoops! — Casey Newton (@CaseyNewton) November 6, 2022

In relation to why they had to let their staff go, Musk previously tweeted that "there is no choice" as the company was losing USD4 million per day (RM18.9 million)

Regarding Twitter’s reduction in force, unfortunately there is no choice when the company is losing over $4M/day.Everyone exited was offered 3 months of severance, which is 50% more than legally required.— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 4, 2022

In case you missed it, users may need to pay RM38 per month to keep or get a verified check mark on their Twitter accounts:

                Want To Keep Or Get A Blue Tick On Twitter? Pay RM38 Per Month According To Elon Musk

The billionaire is asking people to pay to keep the influential social network running.

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5 Malaysians Have Made It To The Top 10 Of The 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

Five Malaysians photographers, including an 18-year-old student from Malaysia Multimedia University (MMU), have been shortlisted as the Top 10 of the 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

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Nursyafiqah Azlan's photo, titled "Unforgettable Memories", was taken during a family trip to Melaka and has been shortlisted for the Student Focus category. She will now be required to complete the final challenge alongside nine other finalists.All shortlisted photographers in the Student Focus category are given Sony digital imaging equipment and will be flown to London to attend the awards ceremony on 20 April, with the winner receiving €30,000 (RM140,883) worth of Sony photography equipment for his or her university.

The other four Malaysian photographers who've made the cut are in the Open Competition, namely Ann Ric in the Nature category, Foley Hits (Culture), Jian Seng Soh (Street Photography), and Yong Lin Tan (Enhanced)

All shortlisted photographers in the Open Competition will have their work included in a digital exhibition at Somerset House, London and in the winners' book. Winners of each category will win Sony digital imaging equipment, while the overall Open Competition winner will win USD5,000 (RM22,252.50) and be flown to London for the awards ceremony.

Ann Ric's shortlisted photo in the Nature category.
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Foley Hits' shortlisted photo in the Culture category.
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Jian Seng Soh's shortlisted photo in the Street Photography category.
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Yong Lin Tan's shortlisted photo in the Enhanced category.
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According to Sony, over 227,000 images from 183 countries were submitted for the competition. Sony also commended 11 Malaysian photographers in the Open Competition, all of whom were among the Top 50 in the world for their photos.

They are Muslianshah Masrie (commended twice), Aaron Ng and Swee Hoe Lim in the Culture category, Andrew Lim (Nature), Azman Karib Ibrahim (Motion), Danny Yen Sin Wong, Wong Wai Sun, Sian Kooi Kua and Edwin Ong Wee Kee (Travel), Mun Khean Wong (architecture), and Ruzely Abdullah (street photography).

The winners for the category winners in the Open Competition will be announced on 28 March, while the overall winner and Student Focus winner will be revealed during the awards ceremony in London on 20 April

The work of all the shortlisted and commended photographers will also be exhibited alongside the winning images at the Sony World Photography Awards & Martin Parr - 2017 Exhibition in Somerset House, London from 21 April to 7 May 2017.More information on this year's awards here.

Malaysian photographers have had a pretty good track record at the Sony World Photography Awards in the past years:

                19-Year-Old Penangite Wins World's Best Youth Photographer Of The Year Award

The wining photo was taken in the back alley of the photographer's grandmother's house in Alor Setar, Kedah.

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                [PHOTOS] Malaysian's Awesome Kampung Shot Wins In 2014 Sony World Photography Awards

World Photography Organisation announced the winners of this year's Sony World Photography Awards of the Open, Youth ...

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"Meriahnya Raya" - Raikan Aidilfitri Tahun Ini Dengan Barisan Program Menarik di TV3 & TV9

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Pelbagai program menarik bertemakan 'Seikhlas Hati' akan ditayangkan sepanjang dua minggu pertama Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Susunan program menarik ini telah dijayakan dengan barisan selebriti popular tanah air seperti Datuk Rosyam Nor, Aina Abdul, Haqiem Rusli, Nabila Razali, Hael Husaini, Andi Bernadee, Meerqeen, Fauziah Latiff, Janna Nick, Nora Danish, Intan Ladyana, Nina Fazurina, Kenchana Devi, Beego, Fauziah Dato’ Ahmad Daud, Shila Amzah dan ramai lagi. Jadi, jangan terlepas untuk gandakan kemeriahan lebaran anda dengan program-program hiburan di TV3 seperti Sampaikan Raya, Melodi Raya 2022, I Can See Your Voice Malaysia 5 (Episod 1: Edisi Raya), Master In The House Malaysia Raya, tonton Soundstage: Shila Amzah & Friends, J.K.K Raya dan Al Kisah Pak Kodi 5G.

Gandingan hebat hos Janna Nick dan Andi Bernadee dalam program Sampaikan Raya

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Program ini akan bersiaran pada 2 Mei 2022, pukul 11 malam di TV3 dan memaparkan tentang persiapan hari raya daripada Shuib dan anak-anaknya serta pasangan Fizo Omar dan Fareeza Nazri Azrai. Seterusnya, ucapan Hari Raya dari perantauan dan juga persembahan istimewa oleh penyanyi terkenal tanah air seperti Junainah M. Amin, Ramlah Ram, Ella, Aina Abdul, Hael Husaini, Haqiem Rusli, Nabila Razali dan ramai lagi.Saksikan istimewa raya pertama, kupasan topik-topik menarik dalam program inspirasi Tanyalah Ustaz pada 3 Mei 2022 pukul 6:30 pagi. Ikuti Da’i Aiman, Ustaz Jafri Abu Bakar dan Ustaz Nik Kamaruddin Yunoh yang akan membincangkan topik Silaturahim yang Terputus untuk tatapan seisi keluarga di TV3 dan TV9.Tanyalah Ustaz Raya diteruskan pada minggu pertama raya dengan penambahan segmen lebih istimewa. Panel undangan juga akan menyediakan juadah raya sambil membincangkan topik-topik menarik bersama artis jemputan.

Saksikan program bual bicara popular, Malaysia Hari Ini (MHI)  dan 999 Raya

Khas buat anda semua, MHI akan bersiaran selama dua jam iaitu dari pukul 8 pagi hingga 10:30 pagi pada Hari Raya pertama, 3 Mei 2022. Pelbagai topik hangat sambutan Hari Raya Aidilfitri akan dibincangkan serta tidak dilupakan juga lintas langsung Takbir Raya, solat raya dan khutbah raya dari masjid At Taqwa, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail. MHI Raya diteruskan pada hari keesokannya dengan topik-topik raya menarik. Seterusnya, 999 Raya juga akan bersiaran pada 3 Mei 2022, pukul 9:00 malam. Rancangan ini menampilkan anggota polis IPD Sepang yang terpaksa bertugas ketika banjir walaupun rumahnya ditenggelami air, seorang anggota bomba di Melaka terkorban ketika menyelamatkan mangsa banjir dan Polis Marin yang bertugas ketika syawal.

Pasti anda semua rindu rancangan televisyen nostalgia Puteri bukan?

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Raya tahun ini, TV3 membawakan istimewa untuk tatapan anda sekeluarga, 4 episod mini siri Puteri Reunion yang akan menemui penonton dari 3 Mei hingga 6 Mei 2022, pukul 10.30 pagi. Jangan terlepas untuk melihat telatah lucu Puteri dan rakan-rakannya iaitu Kamala, Nadia, Anita dan Roslan. Apa agaknya khabar mereka ya?Selain itu, meriahkan lagi Aidilfitri anda dengan 4 episod anatologi raya, Wan Senja yang dilakonkan hebat oleh Fauziah Dato’ Ahmad Daud, Ali Reza Kavoossi dan Nabila Razali yang akan bersiaran dari 3 Mei hingga 6 Mei 2022, jam 11.30 pagi. Wan Senja mengisahkan tentang Hajah Rohimah berusaha mempertahankan kebahagiaan yang semakin menghakis dalam dua dunianya iaitu sebagai ibu dan guru.Pada 4 Mei hingga 8 Mei 2022 pula, TV9 menyajikan anda dengan lakonan mantap oleh Datin Paduka Eina Azman, Aiman Badrul, Nur Dania Miazara dan Haziq Cilik dalam Misi Anak Bulan. Mini siri 5 episod ini mengisahkan tentang misi Aiman dan rakan-rakannya di kampung untuk melihat anak bulan.

Serikan lagi raya anda dengan susunan telefilem yang dibintangi oleh artis-artis popular tanah air

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Antara siaran telefilem menarik menanti anda di TV3 termasuklah Sempurna Mencintaimu (Redza Rosli, Intan Najuwa), Sakanak (Farid Kamil, Tiz Zaqyah), Ayahanda - Ibrah Ramadan (Jalil Hamid, Fauziah Dato’ Ahmad Daud, Noorkhiriah, Shahz Jaszle, Hairi Safwan, Rita Nadira, Tasha Shilla), Artis Pujaanku Mai Raya (Fikry Ibrahim, Emma Maembong, Sheila Mambo, Hairi Safwan, Faezah Elai, Hattan), Hantu Karaoke (Hazama, Nabila Razali), Misteri Pakcik Lumpur (Kazar, Zul Huzaimy), Misteri Lain Macam (Sissy Imann, Nadzmi Adhwa, Didie Alias, Azhan Rani), Villa Untuk Bella (Keith Foo, Yuna Rahim, Farhan Asri) dan Bini - Bini Lockdown (Afdlin Shauki, Nasha Aziz, Datin , Datin Paduka Eina Azman, Sangeeta)Telefilem yang akan menemui anda di TV9 pula ialah, Jangan Malu Menangis (Datuk Rosyam Nor, Fauziah Latiff, Ozlynn Waty Ismail, Aprena Manrose, Harissa Adlynn), Cikgu Nerd (Zoey Rahman, Puteri Sarah Liyana) dan Hari-Hari, Hari Raya (Muntazar Ghufran, Zila Bakarin, Zalif Sidek, Lan Siro)Tidak ketinggalan juga, buat peminat siri filem Men In Black, TV3 akan menyiarkan Men In Black, Men In Black 2, Men In Black 3, dan Men In Black International pada minggu pertama Syawal.

Buat kaki drama, jangan terlepas untuk tonton siri drama baharu

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Ia akan ditayangkan di slot drama popular TV3 dan TV9 iaitu Samarinda: Kerana Aku Isteri Bidaan, Akasia: Bisik Bisik Gelora, Lestary: Melur Untuk Firdaus, Diandra: Ada Apa Dengan Saka dan Air Mata Allisya.Pada Hari Raya pertama, pukul 6 petang, TV9 menyiarkan siri animasi istimewa Mina Mila: Kata Raya pada Hari Raya khas buat para penonton cilik. Selain itu, jangan lupa saksikan program berkonsepkan sitkom bual bicara, Peningnya Raya OhBulan! yang menampilkan hos-hos OBTV bersama-sama artis undangan Yassin Senario dan Aya Amiruddin.

Jangan lupa layari laman web rasmi kempen Seikhlas Hati, XTRA

Disini, anda boleh muat turun dan kongsi di media sosial koleksi e-Kad Seikhlas Hati yang menampilkan 16 selebriti popular.Ikuti juga artikel - artikel menarik dan tips Ramadan, resipi makanan serta restoran yang menyediakan buffet menarik sepanjang Ramadan, senarai program menarik Ramadan dan Raya di TV3 dan TV9, ucapan serta kata-kata mutiara daripada selebriti popular dan juga paparan menarik di sebalik penggambaran video bagi kempen Seikhlas Hati di laman web tersebut.Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila layari laman web www.xtra.com.my dan ikuti laman media sosial rasmi Facebook, Instagram & Twitter di @TV3Malaysia @TV9Malaysia.

Wah banyak betul program menarik yang bakal ditayangkan raya ini! Mesti anda dah tak sabar kan?

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17-Year-Old Collapsed And Died At His Computer After Having All-Night Gaming Sessions

On Monday, 4 November, a father in Thailand found his son had died at his personal computer (PC) after having all-night gaming sessions during his school holidays

According to Daily Mail, the 17-year-old had broken up from classes towards the end of October and was using the free time to stay in his room on multiplayer battle games on his PC.He reportedly spent hours on the computer at the home in Udon Thani, northern Thailand.

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Medics who examined the body said the teenager died from a stroke

Prior to the medics, the father had tried to revive his son."I called his name and said 'wake up, wake up' but he did not respond. I could see he was dead," the devastated father was quoted as saying.According to the report, the medics believed that the teenager suffered the stroke due to playing the computer constantly through the night.The boy's body was taken from the hospital to a nearby Buddhist temple for the funeral.

His parents said that he would stay up all night in his room and then draw the curtains during the day to continue his fixation with gaming

According to his parents, Piyawat Harikun had refused to cut down the hours he spent on his computer despite their continuous urging.On Monday, when Piyawat's father went into the bedroom, he found his son collapsed from the computer chair and was slumped against a PC tower on the floor.There was a pile of takeaway boxes on the desk and a bottle of fizzy pop at his feet, while his headphones were resting on top of another computer tower, reported Daily Mail.

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The father, who is an air force officer, has urged other parents not to allow their children to become hooked on the games

"My son was smart and always did great at school but he had a major problem with gaming addiction. He had already died before he had a chance to change," the father said.

			I want my son's death to be an example...

He said that he wants it to be a warning "for parents whose children are game addicts", urging them to be more strict on their children's playing hours, "otherwise, they could end up like my son".

Earlier this year, the World Health Organisation (WHO)  recognised persistent or recurrent gaming behaviour as a 'disorder':

                WHO Officially Recognises Excessive Gaming As A Disorder

The decision was made at the 72nd World Health Assembly.

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[VIDEO] This 4-Year-Old Boy's Bucket List Will Make You Cry

WATCH: 4-year-old Nkaitole crossing of his bucket list

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The water crisis in Africa is killing Nkaitole

The water crisis in Africa is killing Nkaitole.

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THE STRAW can help children like Nkaitole live past 5-years-old

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WATERisLIFE continues to work with top water purification companies to make thousands of Straw filters available to those in need. Each Straw costs only $10 and provides a year’s worth of clean water for one person.
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This revolutionary Straw has proven to be effective against waterborne diseases such as typhoid, cholera, dysentery, guinea worm, and diarrhea, and removes particles as small as fifteen microns.

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The WATERisLIFE Straw is a small, portable filtration device that provides pure, clean drinking water whenever it is immersed into a water source (just like a normal straw).

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The aptly-named LifeStraw is an invention that could become one of the greatest life-savers in history. It is a personal, low-cost water purification tool with a life time of 700 litres – approximately one year of water consumption for one person.

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Positive test results have been achieved on tap, turbid and saline water against common waterborne bacteria such as Salmonella, Shigella, Enterococcus and Staphylococcu.

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This Straw, however, saves lives on a daily basis by filtering out waterborne diseases – which accounts for over 6,500 deaths every day – 5,000 of those being children.

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WATERisLIFE helped little Nkaitole achieve his dreams

WATERisLIFE helped little Nkaitole achieve his dreams

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WATERisLIFE provides clean drinking water, sanitation and WASH education programs to schools and villages in developing countries.  We provide opportunities for others to be involved through fundraising and field project implementation.

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The results of our work change everything. Women can use their time to learn a trade, start a business and receive an income.  Children can receive an education.  Clean water will reduce sickness by almost a third.  Clean water saves and transforms lives, and communities.

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Just in case you'd like to donate a STRAW, here's how you can help (it only costs RM32.55)

Just in case you'd like to donate a STRAW, here's where you can help.

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CLICK HERE TO DONATE: Each filter we put into the hands of a child will save their life for an entire year. Your donation will provide water filters, hygiene education, long-term clean water solutions and sustainability monitoring programs to villages in Kenya, Haiti and Ghana.

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See how Malaysians are helping these children with no food, safety, education nor safe environment

CLICK FOR FULL STORY: 25,000 Malaysians went hungry for 30 hours to fight for a better life for these four children and more that are in dire need of food, safety, education and environment.

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Read also: 10 ways to put your duit raya to good use

                11 Ways to Make Sure You Don't Waste Your Duit Raya (Again)

Here are some tips and tricks to help you put your duit raya to good use this year. [CLICK FOR FULL STORY]

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8 In-Demand Tech Skills Companies Are Looking For Right Now

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1. Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets knowledge

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Regardless of what industry you're in, there's a high chance that knowing how to use Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets will help you do your job better.From simple SUM formulas to powerful complex VLOOKUP formulas, sheets will help you to organise your data, manage operations, and perform insightful reporting. Plus, this skill is transferrable across industries.Free Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets resources: HubSpot | Automate.io | Exceljet

2. Software development and translation

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Software development includes creating, testing, debugging, and deploying programmes. One of the core foundations of software development is learning coding languages, including commonly used ones like Go, JavaScript, Java, and Python.Besides that, another in-demand programming skill is translation, converting code from one computer language to another. Being able to process multiple programming languages gives you an added advantage.Free software development resources: Hackr.io | Codeacademy

3. UI/UX design

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UI/UX design is one of the fastest growing professions. User Interface (UI) is all about creating intuitive and aesthetically-pleasing designs, while user experience (UX) focuses on helping users solve problems and have a seamless experience.Nowadays, every company needs a solid website, which requires a UI/UX designer. Additionally, these skills are also sought after to create e-commerce sites, apps, and devices, ensuring they are beautiful and easy to navigate.Free UI/UX resources: Coursera | Hack Design | Mockplus

4. Data science

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One of the trending topics right now is big data. However, while many companies have a lot of raw data, they need skilled professionals to help them make sense of it, which is where data science comes in.Data science helps you transform raw data into usable feedback that can help companies create better products and services. Some of the technical skills needed for data science include math, statistics, visualisation, advanced computing, and data engineering.Free data science resources: KDnuggets | Data School

5. Technopreneurship

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Technopreneurship is for people who are tech savvy, but also have an entrepreneurial spirit. Besides having technical skills in development or industry-specific technologies, you'll need to have soft skills like communication and idea pitching.As a technopreneur, it's also important to develop a basic understanding of finance and marketing, as you'll most likely need to raise capital, do accounting, and sell your product.Free resources on technopreneurship: MOOC List | Class Central

6. Artificial intelligence (AI)

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AI is the ability of a computer to learn how to solve problems, recognise objects, or make decisions over time. AI is already being used across industries, like how music-streaming platform Spotify uses it to predict the songs you'll like.Many companies are seeking out talents with skills in AI. To be successful, you'll need to be familiar with software design, statistics, coding, engineering, as well as natural language processing (NLP).Free AI resources: Google AI | Great Learning | MarkTechPost

7. Fashion and textile technology

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Nowadays, fashion companies are investing in all kinds of technology, including robots that cut and sew fabric, VR mirrors in dressing rooms, as well as advanced materials to create better clothings.While traditional fashion designers focus on the aesthetics of clothes and accessories, fashion technology covers a wide usage of technology in apparel production. From choosing the right kind of material, to coming up with efficient ways to produce it, knowledge in fashion technology is a valuable asset to retail companies.Free fashion and textile technology resources: Techpacker | Current Daily

8. Robotics

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The field of robotics is changing rapidly. We now have robots that can cook, industrial robots for manufacturing, and even animal-like robots that are designed to operate in hard to reach areas.As we come up with more kinds of robots to help us perform repetitive or hazardous tasks, we'll need more robotics engineers, technicians, and operators. If this is an area you want to grow into, some of the essential robotics skills include technical expertise, creativity, and active learning.Free robotics resources: Future Learn | edX

With new emerging technology, many industries will see a big shift in the next few years. This will also transform the kinds of jobs available and the skills that employers look for.

To help prepare students for the future, Taylor's University has introduced two technology-based programmes – both of which are the first undergraduate degree of its kind in Malaysia

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Malaysia's first co-working fashion studio, Mayamode.
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Bachelor in Fashion Design Technology (Honours)Recognising the impact of technology on the fashion business scene, this unique programme combines standard design and sewing curriculum, injected with technological components.In partnership with Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW), students will get to enjoy international fashion exposure, as well as the tutelage of reputable Andrew Tan, founder of KLFW. There will also be opportunities to work with renowned brands and fashion mentors.The Fashion Design Technology programme is also home to Malaysia's first co-working fashion studio, Mayamode. It provides top-level equipment and machinery for Taylor's students, including high end sewing machines, pattern digitiser, pattern plotter, pattern drafting facilities, a material library, and a commercial platform where students can exhibit their final products.

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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Robotic Design and DevelopmentEndorsed by industrial experts from the Malaysian Robotic and Automation Society (MyRAS), this multi-disciplinary programme combines mechanical engineering, electrical & electronics, and computer science.The three-year programme also incorporates work-based learning in the final year, placing students in renowned companies like Western Digital, FourFang, Robopreneur, Omron Electronics, and Me.Reka. This allows students to develop specialist knowledge, theory, and skills with actual workplace experience.One of the highlights of this degree is that students will be taught by 100% certified professionals with both academic and industrial backgrounds. This means there is a potential opportunity for students to be absorbed as interns or staff in top-tier organisations before or upon graduation. If you want to be part of Malaysia's growing robotics sector, Taylor's University offers a fast-tracked entrance into the industry.

If you’re still unsure of what to study or what career to go into, Taylor’s University wants to help you with the Taylor’s Future Movement programme

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From now until 15 August, you'll get to level up your skills and get inspired by fascinating personalities like Datuk Nicol David, Yuna, and Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir.Throughout these eight weeks of activities, there will be workshops, Taylor’s MicroCreds taster classes, and "Ask me anything" sessions. Plus, if you need personalised guidance on what to study, you can have one-on-one sessions with academic counsellors and lecturers. Sign up for Taylor's Future Movement here.

Find out more about Taylor's University and their unique technology-based programmes on their website today


Catch Aesthetic Light Shows Inspired By The Aurora Borealis At These Insta-Worthy Events

This Spotlight is sponsored by S P Setia.

Located in the Northern Hemisphere, the aurora borealis is something many people dream of experiencing in real life

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Also known as the northern lights, the natural phenomenon attracts people from far and wide to witness breathtaking waves of light, typically in places like Iceland, Norway, Alaska, Greenland, Norway, and Sweden.

Now, you can fuel your wonder for these beautiful lights further, 'cause S P Setia is recreating the aurora borealis on our shores!

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And, S P Setia promises it'll be a gorgeous, totally Insta-worthy sight to behold too. :DFrom 30 April to 5 June, Malaysians can get a glimpse of the northern lights at selected S P Setia developments, where it will be creating a spectacular light show inspired by the aurora borealis.These events will take place in the Klang Valley and Penang, and are open to the public.

Here are where you can catch the spectacular light show events:

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14 to 15 May (7pm to 10pm)Setia Alamsari, Kajang21 May to 22 May (6pm to 10pm)Precinct Arundina, Setia Eco Park 28 to 29 May (6pm to 10pm)Setia Eco Templer, Rawang4 to 5 June (10am to 9pm)Setia Bayuemas Lake Park, KlangEach event will also feature a brightly lit playland with LED swings, ballerinas, and fairies, making for lots of Insta-worthy scenes. :D

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So, whatchu waiting for? If you wanna check out these dazzling light shows for yourself, don't forget to RSVP here.
For more information, visit S P Setia's website.

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Apple Fires Engineer After Daughter Posts Hands-On Video Of The iPhone X Before Its Launch

There's a reason why Apple is so good at keeping secrets.
The tech giant has reportedly fired one of its engineers after his teenage daughter leaked details about the upcoming iPhone X on her YouTube channel.

Image via Brooke Amelia Peterson

Brooke Amelia Peterson, a US vlogger, posted footage of her trying out the yet-to-be-released iPhone X when she visited her father at the Apple campus in Cupertino. According to Peterson, her father was an engineer working on radio communications and Apple Pay features for the device.The video went viral and was promptly covered by many tech sites. Peterson said Apple asked her to take it down and she did, but it was too late.

In a follow-up video posted over the weekend, Peterson claimed that her father had been let go from Apple due to breaking a number of company rules

Image via Brooke Amelia Peterson

While the video itself may have seemed like an innocent hands-on, it included footage of the iPhone X with special employee-only QR codes. Apart from that, The Verge said a Notes app was also shown in the video, which appeared to include codenames of unreleased Apple products.Filming on Apple's campus without permission is also a big no-no.

Peterson said her father had apologised for the video and took responsibility for breaking Apple’s rules regarding filming on the Apple campus

Image via Brooke Amelia Peterson

"At the end of the day, when you work for Apple it doesn't matter how good of a person you are. If you break a rule you've gotta go," the sudden YouTube star said while withholding tears.She went on to explain that she made the video for fun because she liked making YouTube videos. She also said that she didn’t realize she was breaking any rules.

"I'm not mad at Apple. I'm not going to stop buying Apple products."

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Despite her father's dismissal from the company, Peterson added that she will continue to buy Apple products and the family will be "alright".Apple has not commented publicly about the alleged firing.

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Lorry Driver Dies After Hitting Vehicle Height Limit Sign & Causing It To Fall On Him

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A lorry driver died in Penang after he drove into a vehicle height limit signboard and caused it to fall on the roof of the lorry cabin that he was under

According to New Straits Times, the incident took place at Persiaran Paya Terubong 2 in Bayan Lepas yesterday afternoon, 28 September.After the collision, the signboard fell onto the 48-year-old driver and pinned him to his seat for 20 minutes. At 3.20pm, the Paya Terubong fire and rescue station received a distress call about the incident.Upon arrival at the scene, operations officer Khairul Anuar Abd Rahim said they tried to extricate the victim using special rescue tools and managed to free him by 3.46pm.

Image via New Straits Times

"However, he was confirmed dead by paramedics who arrived at the scene," Khairul said

Kosmo! reported that paramedics from St John Ambulance were involved in the rescue operation.Khairul said that the victim's body was later handed over to the police.

Image via Kosmo!

Based on the footage taken by NST Online, the signboard notes that the lane is for "light vehicles only" that are shorter than 2.6m

While the lorry cabin was believed to be lower than the height limit, the container it carried behind was taller than 2.6m.

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Malaysia's First Glow-In-The-Dark Badminton Court Is Open & The 'Cocks' Glow Too

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Love badminton but want a lil' extra challenge?
A new glow-in-the-dark badminton hall just opened and it's the first of its kind in Malaysia!

Image via Shuttle In The Dark (Facebook)

The courts glow, the racquets glow, and even the shuttlecocks glow too

Image via Yap Nson (Facebook)

It's like playing badminton in a galactic universe.Special sports equipment, like custom-made racquets and shuttlecocks, are provided. All you'll need to do is grab your best buddies for a game that'll be sure to test and heighten your senses.

Image via Yap Nson (Facebook)

Image via @shuttleinthedark (Instagram)

Image via Shuttle In The Dark (Facebook)

Shuttle In The Dark is located in the Twin Towers Fitness Centre in Petronas Twin Towers

Rates are RM180/hour and a maximum of eight people are allowed to play per session. Four special racquets and two shuttlecocks designed to illuminate in the dark are included in the package.

Image via Shuttle In The Dark (Facebook)

Image via Yap Nson (Facebook)

Image via @shuttleinthedark (Instagram)

If you want, you may bring along your own racquets (preferably neon-coloured ones).Players are also advised to wear fluorescent or white attire. Optionally, there are exclusive 'Shuttle In The Dark' jerseys on sale at the centre.To book or find out more info, check out their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Speaking of unconventional badminton, this wet version in Redang lets you play the sport on water:

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If getting sweaty isn't your thing, check out this glow-in-the-dark painting session instead:

                This 'Hidden' Art Studio In Subang Lets You Create Splatter Art In The Dark

Okay I like it, Picasso.

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14 Eateries In The Klang Valley To Dine-In Or Takeaway A Christmas Roast & Holiday Food

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While we're often preoccupied over what gifts to buy or what decorations to put up, one of the most crucial aspects of Christmas would have to be what food to serve

As we slowly start to piece every bit of the holiday together, there's nothing more satisfying to be had than a proper Christmas roast. From turkey to prime ribs, roast chicken, and even chocolate cakes, there are many fundamentals on what to include as we converge to feast this Yuletide season.Despite the scrumptious pictures in our minds and imagining a plethora of dishes on the dining table, not everyone is free to cook up a storm for their family and friends this year. But what can we do to counter our busy schedules with a want and need for traditional Christmas platters? Order out it is!

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Here are 14 eateries in the Klang Valley that have delicious Christmas roasts and meals for you to takeaway or dine-in at their restaurant:

1. Maria's SteakCafe

A hearty feast with a whole lotta flair, Maria's SteakCafe serves a variety of classic Christmas staples, everything from mouthwatering steaks, glazed potatoes, juicy cuts of beef wellington, and varieties of wagyu from Australia and Japan. Referred to as the 'Christmas Set Menu', all their items are available now until 2 January for delivery to your doorstep. Alternatively, their a-la-carte menu will be available all December long for both takeaway and dining-in, except for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, when only the 'Christmas Set Menu' will be available for dining in.Click here to make a pre-order for delivery, or a reservation at one of their five outlets (Bandar Sunway, Bangsar, Damansara Perdana, Suria KLCC, and Ipoh).

Image via Maria's SteakCafe (Provided to SAYS)

Image via @marias.steakcafe (Instagram)

Image via @marias.steakcafe (Instagram)

2. Table & Apron

A neighbourhood restaurant in Damansara Kim known for their bold flavours and recipes, Table & Apron has never disappointed with their Christmas menus, and this year is no different.Providing two different choices for patrons, to dine-in or takeaway, 2022's Yuletide menu is generously filled with pies, roast chicken and porcini butter, duck confit, and campanelle al ragù, among others.While their Christmas dine-in menu is available throughout December, their takeaway menu will be accepting orders from 16 December until 1 January. A minimum two-day notice in advance is required by the eatery, and they only accept payment via credit card or debit card. Click here to view their dine-in menu, and here for their takeaway items.

Image via Table & Apron

Image via Table & Apron

3. Natalina KL

One of the most popular Italian eateries to hit the scene in Avenue K, Natalina KL is giving a very European Christmas with their holiday menu that's set to run from 1 December until 31 December.Prepared by Chef Diego, some of the most delicious items include their Crostini Al Salmone Affumicato (smoked salmon with caviar) and their Panettone Alla Zabaione. If you're looking for a more meaty option, they're also serving a beef wellington or their seafood platter.Alternatively, if you're planning on coming with a bigger group, order Natalina's roast turkey combo, which comes with three side dishes and two sauces, suitable for up to eight people.Check out Natalina's website and Instagram page for more information.

Image via @natalinaitalian (Instagram)

Image via @natalinaitalian (Instagram)

4. Huckleberry

Arguably one of the most popular local artisan bakeries and cafés in the Klang Valley, Huckleberry is known for their fresh pastries, rustic cakes, and nourishing foods. Wrapping all these elements we know them best for into one bow, they've just unleashed their cosy Christmas menu that's great for small groups and large parties.Serving their new duck & lentil ragu, staple Christmas burger, turkey and brie sandwich, alongside their classic cakes and yule log treats, it'll be nothing less than a Yuletide feast if you're looking to go with your friends.Both branches in Damansara Heights and Bangsar Shopping Centre have the menu available for dine-in, takeaway, or delivery. Visit their website or Facebook page for more information.

Image via Huckleberry (Facebook)

Image via Huckleberry

5. Ben's by BIG

Your one-stop-shop for food, drinks, and shopping is back with a variety of Christmas roast options that have been curated for everything you'd truly love! Ben's by BIG has prepared a glorious menu of feast meals, which include roast chicken, turkey, oven baked duck, roasted lamb leg, and charbroiled tomahawk steak.On top of that, if your expenditure exceeds RM150 in a single bill, you'll be entitled to complimentary Christmas wrapping paper, too. The fair has already begun, and will continue up to 25 December, available at all BIG outlets in Malaysia or their online platform, too.Click here to find out more about all their Christmas feasts.

Image via Ben's by BIG

Image via Ben's by BIG

6. Elevete Patisserie

While we all love a good Christmas roast, we gotta admit that there's always space for dessert! Taking care of all our stresses, Elevete Patisserie has just released their Christmas collection with cupcakes, macarons, cakes, and brownies. Available from now until 30 December, all customers will have to make their orders at least one day in advance if you want to snag some pieces. Click here to browse their many options and to find out more information about their desserts.

Image via Elevete Patisserie (Provided to SAYS)

Image via Elevete Patisserie (Provided to SAYS)

7. Red Kettle

It's rather undeniable that Red Kettle would be considered the go-to place for egg tarts in the Klang Valley. However, another key component of their charm would have to be their seamless amalgamation of Asian and Western cuisine — and their Christmas menu does just the trick.Releasing an abundance of items as part of their Christmas specials, including a mixed seafood pot, pan-seared Angus steak, sausage platter, and pumpkin spice latte made from scratch, this is just the tip of the iceberg for delicious items to feast on.You can order the menu items for dine-in or takeaway at both Red Kettle outlets in Starling Mall, PJ, and Taman Bukit Desa. Visit their website or Facebook page to find out more information on their Christmas menu.

Image via Red Kettle (Facebook)

Image via Red Kettle (Facebook)

8. The Butcher's Table

Carnivores, unite! Most known for serving the juiciest and most succulent pieces of meat on their cutting board, it's a banquet of hearty meals at The Butcher's Table this season, with turkey imported from the US, a rack of lamb from New Zealand, as well as crispy pork knuckles. A rather fun and intriguing addition includes the 'Ready to Cook: Sausage Party Pack', which lets customers cook an assortment of different bangers to be served hot on their tables at their own pace. All the items are available on an exhaustive basis, and depend on availability at their specific stores in SS2, Sri Hartamas, Bukit Mertajam in Penang, and Ipoh in Perak. Click here to browse all the items.

Image via The Butcher's Table

Image via The Butcher's Table

9. Rockafellers

Getting jiggy with the festivities is all part of the fun for the Christmas season — and it's safe to say that no other eatery understood that as well as Rockafellers in Changkat. Curated by Chef Yogi, Rockafellers' annual Christmas special has all the fixes you'll need to munch on.From a family platter with sausages, chicken, and barbecue ribs, their signature pork roll and whole Christmas turkey is bound to make you turn your head a couple of times. If you don't want to be overwhelmed by the meat, grab one of their multiple Christmas cocktails and cheers to the holiday season.All the Christmas items will be available for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery from 24 December until 1 January, so select your pieces early! Preorders need to be made three days before your date of preference, with free delivery available for those within a 15km radius from the eatery. Click here to find out all the details on their Christmas feasts.

Image via @rockafellerschangkat (Instagram)

Image via @rockafellerschangkat (Instagram)

10. The BAR°N Wine Bar

With a ravishing setup and delicacies that are nothing short of mouthwatering, the various outlets of The BAR°N Wine Bar is an ideal place for a Christmas roast.Including heavy meats such as suckling lamb legs, T-bone steak, cajun-spiced Iberico ribs, and beef striploin, the options are endless for traditional Christmas food with infusions that are absolutely ravishing. You can even order a slice of carrot walnut cake and their signature Christmas pudding to wash it down with something sweet.Their Christmas menu is already available from now until 30 December at all their outlets (The Starling Mall, 1 Mont Kiara, Pavilion KL, Desa ParkCity, IOI City Mall, Citta Mall, Mid Valley Megamall, Sunway Pyramid, and Gurney Plaza in Penang). Click here to browse the full spread.

Image via @thebarnwinebar (Instagram)

Image via @thebarnwinebar (Instagram)

11. Qra

Providing healthy alternatives and a neat shopping experience for those who grace their locations in Bukit Damansara, Mont Kiara, and Bukit Tunku, Qra has made a reputation for themselves as a sturdy provision with many fresh alternatives. For Christmas, they've come swinging with a range of items that'll make your cooking experience just that much simpler.Creating a theme for their shop this holiday season as "Christmas In The City", their ready-to-eat items include roast turkey, roast rib-eye, baked salmon farfalle, creamy potato gratin, and so much more. They're also serving some sweet hazelnut rocher cupcakes, black forest yule log, and signature cookie Christmas box.Pre-orders are available to be made on their website, and can be picked up at their three locations. Click here to browse all their options.

Image via @qrafoods (Instagram)

Image via @qrafoods (Instagram)

12. The Lemon Tree

Most known for their Victorian-inspired accents within a conservatory that's bright and airy in nature, The Lemon Tree's theme for their Christmas items, dubbing it 'A Summer Christmas', gives it a delightful twist suitable for Malaysians.Releasing the chef's special turkey lasagna, get into the warmth of Christmas this season with a sweet assortment of 'Fatcarons' (fat macarons!) and their adorable Santa Hat Mousse Cake. Don't forget to wash it all down with their pineapple lemonade and grapefruit peach mojito, or order their new sourdough toast platter and lemon drizzle loaf.The Christmas spread is available all December long for takeaway and dine-in at their outlets in Persiaran Tropicana and the PARKROYAL COLLECTION. Click here for more information.

Image via @thelemontree.my (Instagram)

Image via @thelemontree.my (Instagram)

13. Monroe

Chic and homey — that's the exact look Monroe has been able to accomplish. A modern eatery inspired by colourful American immigrant culture, a twist in this establishment is their reinvention of classic dishes using local ingredients, and their Christmas menu is no different!Serving some delicious items for the holiday season, their specialty Angus flank beef schnitzel with tomato acar is to die for! But for those spice lovers, their Indian-spiced cauliflower with a tangy yoghurt is just the piece to have before a dessert in the form of their sticky toffee pudding.The three items for the festive season will be available from 13 December, Tuesday, until 8 January for just RM100 (for all three items!). If you need a little kick, they're also providing a bottle of natural wine for an additional RM250. Visit their Instagram page for more information.

Image via Monroe (Provided to SAYS)

Image via Monroe (Provided to SAYS)

14. Nandos

Keeping their South African roots alive, Nandos is back with their Decemberfest sets that'll make you absolutely giddy with hunger. Among some of their standout item would undoubtedly be their Decemberfest Platter, which serves four. Coming with peri-peri soup, large side of Mediterranean rice, sweet tater chips, and one whole chicken, you'll even have bottomless soft drinks to go along with it.Alternatively, you can also takeaway a whole chicken from Nandos at just RM59.90! And if you want a bit of me-time this holiday season, they've got 'The Greatest Chicken Meal' option too, with a quarter chicken and fries, one bowl of soup, salad, and a bottomless soft drink, too.For more information on their numerous feast options, visit Nandos' Facebook and Instagram pages.

Image via SAYS

Image via Nandos MY

If you're looking for desserts, here are some exquisite gift boxes for you to get for yourself or your loved ones this Christmas:

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Di Sebalik Kisah Gadis ‘Mak Guard’ Cun Yang Terpaksa Berhenti Sekolah Demi Sara Keluarga

Baru-baru ini, viral di media sosial tentang seorang ‘mak guard’ cantik yang telah mengundang pelbagai reaksi netizen selepas gambarnya tersebar luas

'Mak guard’ wanita itu yang dikenali sebagai Sri Mahyuni Munif, 19, merupakan anak sulung daripada dua beradik dan bertugas sebagai pengawal keselamatan di sebuah sekolah di Kampung Datuk Keramat.Beliau yang lebih mesra dengan panggilan Yuni itu berkata, dia memilih pekerjaan itu kerana sukakan kanak-kanak.

  A post shared by SriMahyuniMunif (@srimahyunimunif) on Dec 31, 2017 at 4:15pm PST

Namun, di sebalik senyuman manis pada wajah gadis itu, siapa sangka sebenarnya beliau terpaksa melalui pelbagai kisah duka sepanjang zaman remajanya di mana beliau terpaksa berhenti sekolah

Memetik laporan dari Harian Metro, Yuni terpaksa berhenti sekolah dan bekerja demi membantu menyara keluarganya selepas bapanya, 54, mengalami masalah kesihatan."Saya tak kisah orang pandang rendah atau mengata kerja saya kelas bawahan. Asalkan saya buat kerja halal untuk menampung keluarga," kata Yuni.

  A post shared by SriMahyuniMunif (@srimahyunimunif) on Apr 11, 2017 at 10:00pm PDT

"Ayah pernah kemalangan kira-kira 20 tahun yang lalu dan kesan dari kemalangan itu lebih buruk selepas dia bekerja sebagai buruh binaan menyebabkan tulang dan badannya sakit-sakit sehingga tidak lagi berdaya mengangkat barang berat.Saya meminta ayah berehat dan saya sanggup berhenti sekolah untuk bekerja demi meneruskan persekolahan adik dan menyara keluarga selain membantu ibu yang bekerja sebagai pembantu kedai makan.” tambah Yuni lagi.

    Masih tak terlambat lagi kan nak up ?  A post shared by  SriMahyuniMunif (@srimahyunimunif) on May 10, 2017 at 5:33pm PDT

Mengulas tentang gambarnya yang sudah viral di media sosial, Yuni pada awalnya terkejut tetapi terpaksa menerima dengan hati terbuka terhadap pelbagai kecaman netizen yang memberikan komen negatif.

Beliau berkata kerjaya beliau sebagai pengawal keselamatan itu lebih mencabar dan terlalu banyak dugaan yang perlu ditempuhinya terutamanya kutukan dan sindiran dari segelintir masyarakat yang memandang rendah terhadap pekerjaannya

Yuni juga menjelaskan sebelum ini beliau pernah bekerja sebagai juruwang, jurujual dan pembantu kedai fotostat untuk menampung perbelanjaan keluarga."Biarpun ayah berkeras meminta saya jangan berhenti sekolah, saya terpaksa melakukannya kerana tidak sanggup melihat ayah bekerja dalam kesakitan demi mencari sesuap nasi untuk keluarga," katanya."Kadang-kadang ada segelintir ibu bapa melanggar peraturan dan tidak mahu mendengar arahan saya sebab menganggap kerja ini sebagai kerja golongan bawahan. Tetapi hati saya terubat apabila melihat kanak-kanak dan bermain dengan mereka. Ramai murid di sekolah yang rapat dengan saya dan ada yang menangis kerana terpaksa berpisah selepas tamat darjah enam," katanya lagi.

    Bila orang tanya "kenapa?" aku jawab dalam hati "Dari dulu sampai ke hari ini aku buat semua ni memang untuk mak ayah aku" .  A post shared by  SriMahyuniMunif (@srimahyunimunif) on Dec 30, 2017 at 3:07am PST

Walaupun begitu, ada segelintir netizen yang memberikan kata-kata semangat dan pandangan positif serta boleh dijadikan sebagai inspirasi kepada anak-anak muda yang lain

"Saya tidak kisah apa yang orang nak kata kerana mereka tidak tahu apa yang berlaku dan saya jadikan kata-kata itu sebagai semangat untuk saya terus kuat menjadi seorang pekerja yang lebih bermotivasi. Ada yang cakap kononnya saya pinjam baju ibu atau kawan dan menunjuk-nunjuk kepada netizen, tetapi saya hanya mampu senyum."Saya ambil pandangan yang bersih-bersih sahaja, yang buruk-buruk saya tak nak fikir kerana bimbang memberi kesan kepada diri sendiri," katanya lagi yang masih belum berkahwin.

Tonton video penuh laporan Harian Metro di BAWAH:

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Pada 2015, viral juga kisah tentang seorang gadis cantik dari Indonesia yang bekerja sebagai seorang cleaner. BACA SINI:

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Tian Chua Backs 22-Year-Old Independent Candidate After KL High Court Dismisses His Suit

Former Batu MP Tian Chua will not be contesting in the 14th General Election (GE14) after the Kuala Lumpur High Court dismissed his suit today, 5 May

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Free Malaysia Today (FMT) reported that High Court today ruled that it has no jurisdiction to hear Tian Chua's suit on his disqualification to contest as a candidate in the general election after allowing the preliminary objections raised by the Attorney-General's Chambers.Justice Datuk Nordin Hassan, in his decision to dismiss Tian Chua's judicial review bid, said the High Court has no jurisdiction to decide on the matter as it was an election dispute.Nordin, who cited Article 118 of the federal constitution, said all electoral matters can only be questioned through an election petition. He also reportedly said that he had no authority to hear the complaint since he was not appointed as an election judge. "I also do not have the jurisdiction and power to hear election petition cases," Nordin was quoted as saying by Malaysiakini.

Tian Chua, whose real name is Chua Tian Chang, filed an originating summons on Monday, 30 April, to reverse to rejection of his nomination to contest in the Batu parliamentary seat

The originating summons was filed to seek a declaration that Tian Chua is qualified and entitled to be a candidate for the parliamentary seat, under Article 48(1)(e) of the Federal Constitution. Tian Chua's nomination was rejected by returning officer Anwar Md Zain on 28 April. It was reported that Anwar said he was he was acting on the advice of the EC to disqualify Chua's nomination on grounds that the two-term incumbent from PKR was imposed with a RM2,000 fine on 2 March this year for insulting the modesty of a police officer.According to the law, a person is disqualified as an MP or from contesting if he or she is sentenced to imprisonment for a term of not less than a year or fined not less than RM2,000.In the previous general election, Tian Chua was allowed to contest in the Batu parliamentary seat although there was also a fine against him for RM2,000.

Following the decision by the High Court to dismiss his suit, Tian Chua has expressed his support for independent candidate P. Prabakaran

P Prabakaran, a law student, is the youngest candidate to contest in GE14.
Image via Free Malaysia Today

According to Tian Chua, Pakatan Harapan will back the 22-year-old P. Prabakaran to defend the seat for the opposition. "He is young, energetic, and idealistic. We hope to groom him to be an activist. We hope he will uphold the spirit of justice as held by PKR. We also want to encourage youth participation in the party," said the former Batu MP, as reported by theSun. The Batu parliamentary seat will see four candidates going up against each other, namely: independent candidate P Prabakaran, who is the youngest candidate that is contesting in GE14; independent candidate Datuk V. M. Panjamothy, whose MIC membership was immediately terminated when he decided to contest as an independent; Barisan Nasional's Datuk Dr Dominic Lau Hoe Chai, who is also Gerakan vice-president; and PAS Batu division chief Azhar Yahya.

More on Tian Chua's disqualification here:

                What Led To The Disqualifications Of PKR's Tian Chua And Dr Streram?

Political observers have dubbed their disqualifications as being "unprecedented".

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Besides Tian Chua, a few other candidates also ran into problems on nomination day:

                GE14: A List Of Candidates Whose Nominations Were Rejected And Why

Most of them are from Pakatan Harapan.

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Local Food Influencer Khairulaming Praised For Opening A Factory In His Kelantan Hometown

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From sharing recipe videos every Ramadan on Instagram to owning a 14,000sqft factory, local food influencer Khairulaming is making great strides as an entrepreneur

The 30-year-old, who's real name is Khairul Amin Kamarulzaman, shared the good news on Twitter recently that a year after its official launch, his debut product Sambal Nyet Berapi has achieved sales worth RM7.5 million."From 6 January 2021 to 6 January 2022 we managed to sell 540,000 bottles of Sambal Nyet, which is equivalent to sales of RM7.5 million. As of today, 2 March 2022, this amount has increased to 621,800 bottles, equivalent to sales of RM8.6 million," he wrote.In a video, he narrated the bittersweet journey he went through to reach this milestone in his career.

Image via @khairulaming (Instagram)

Building his own factory from the ground up was challenging, Khairul Amin said, but he was motivated to learn the manufacturing process from A to Z

The 14,000sqft factory — located in his hometown Kota Bharu, Kelantan — cost more than RM1 million to design the layout and install the machines, which were imported."For the past half a year, I made all kinds of mistakes. Bought the wrong machine, bought the wrong material, made the wrong layout, and so on. But from there, we learned," he related."I would like to thank everyone for supporting Sambal Nyet Berapi from the start of its launch until now," he added in the video, and expressed his gratitude towards his team for the consistent support over the years.

Image via @khairulaming (Twitter)

Image via @khairulaming (Twitter)

Image via @khairulaming (Twitter)

Many Malaysians celebrated the good news with the celebrity chef, describing his journey as inspirational

Image via Twitter

Twitter users also praised Khairul Amin for deciding to open the factory in his birthplace to support the local economy, instead of in a bigger city like the capital.

Image via Twitter

He also revealed that the factory was actually built to make two products

"Yes, there will be a second product after Sambal Nyet later, but it will be kept a secret for now," he said.Khairul Amin's next focus is to prepare for the fasting month of Ramadan and he hopes to reach sales of one million bottles in the near future."To this day, thank God, the sale of Sambal Nyet has been selling out every day. More and more people can buy it because we have been increasing daily production many times over from before."

Watch his announcement here:

Selepas genap setahun Sambal Nyet dilancarkan, alhamdulillah kita berjaya cecah jualan RM 7.5 juta ringgit. Sekarang kilang sambal nyet seluas 14,000 sqft telah pun siap renovation and finally ready untuk aku tunjuk kat korang. Welcome guys to our first Townhall [Thread] : pic.twitter.com/lksN7rojzS— Khairulaming (@khairulaming) March 2, 2022


Ikuti 5 Tips Simple Ini Agar Santan Tak Pecah Minyak Ketika Memasak Gulai Dan Masak Lemak

Memang tidak boleh dinafikan bahawa santan merupakan bahan utama dalam masakan Melayu. Tanpa santan, makanan kegemaran rakyat Malaysia seperti rendang, gulai dan kari pasti tidak cukup sifat.

Malangnya, bukan senang nak masak menggunakan santan. Disebabkan sifatnya yang penuh lemak, kita kadangkala dicabar dengan masalah santan pecah minyak. Walaupun masih boleh dimakan, ia nampak agak kurang menyenangkan. Jadi, apa yang kita boleh buat untuk mengelakkan masalah ini ya?

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Gunakan 5 tips di bawah untuk mengelakkan santan pecah minyak:

Tips 1: Gunakan api yang sederhana

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Pastikan kuah santan anda direneh pada api yang sederhana dan elakkan daripada mendidih. Kuah santan yang dididih pada api yang besar akan menyebabkan santan pecah minyak.

Tips 2: Kacaukan santan dengan kerap

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Kacaukan santan dengan perlahan dan konsisten supaya santan dicampur sebati dengan kuah. Elakkan daripada mengacau santan dengan terlalu laju kerana ia akan mengakibatkan kandungan minyak dari santan keluar dengan cepat dan memecahkan teksturnya.

Tips 3: Masukkan santan cair sebelum santan pekat

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Terdapat beberapa jenis santan iaitu santan cair dan santan pekat. Jika resepi anda menggunakan kedua-dua jenis santan, tumiskan santan cair dengan bahan-bahan lain terlebih dahulu. Masukkan santan pekat setelah santan cair sudah mereneh.

Tips 4: Gunakan santan segera

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Santan segar lebih cenderung untuk pecah lemak berbanding santan segera. Ini kerana santan segera mengandungi penstabil dan pengemulsi yang membantu santan untuk mengekalkan teksturnya.

Tips 5: Campurkan tepung beras

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Sebelum menggaulkan santan dengan kuah, campurkan satu sudu besar tepung beras dengan santan dan kacau sehingga larut. Masukkan campuran santan dan tepung beras ke dalam kuah untuk menghasilkan kuah yang lebih sempurna.

Dengan menggunakan tips ini, anda tidak lagi akan mengalami masalah santan pecah minyak. Anda mempunyai petua untuk dikongsikan juga? Beritahu kami di ruangan komen di bawah!

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Mat Sabu, Maria Chin, And Other Leaders Voice Their Disapproval Over Backdoor Government

After a series of political maneuver yesterday, 23 February, several leaders in the Pakatan Harapan coalition have spoken against the alleged move to change the political realignment in the government

It was reported on Sunday that Bersatu, UMNO, 10 MPs from a PKR splinter faction aligned to Azmin Ali, PAS, Amanah, Warisan, and GPS were said to have formed an alliance in a move to create the new government of the day. The alleged new coalition reportedly has the support of over 130 Members of Parliament (MPs), enough to form a new government.Speculations are rife that the coup to form a backdoor government will materialise soon after almost a year of rumours on the subject.

However, several MPs from the ruling government have spoken against the move

Amanah president Mohamad Sabu.
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Among those is Amanah president Mohamad Sabu.Free Malaysia Today reported Mohamad Sabu, or more popularly known as Mat Sabu, said that UMNO and PAS should wait until the next general election to join the ruling government.According to him, UMNO and PAS should follow good democratic practices and not "enter by the window or backdoor" to form the government.The Amanah president went on to exemplify that PAS had repeatedly tried to join the ruling government in the past, such as during the administrations of former Prime Ministers -  Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Datuk Seri Najib Razak.Mat Sabu, who is also the Defence Minister, added that Barisan Nasional had secured several by-election victories while serving as the opposition and contended that if the party is confident that they could be make a comeback, they should wait a full term.When asked if Amanah would join Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir's alleged new coalition, Mat Sabu refused to comment.Amanah has 11 seats in the Parliament, a sizeable amount to decide whether the alleged bipartisan coalition can form a new government.

The former chairperson of electoral reform coalition Bersih 2.0, Maria Chin Abdullah, has also spoken against the move to form a new government

Petaling Jaya MP Maria Chin Abdullah.
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Maria, who is also Petaling Jaya MP, said PH should remember the rakyat's mandate that led the coalition into victory in the 14th General Election.In an interview with Malaysiakini, she assured that she will not leave PKR. This came after she was spotted at Sheraton Hotel in Petaling Jaya yesterday, where several closed-door meetings were held."PH was given this trust by the rakyat on the premise that we are a united coalition of four equal parties plus Warisan, with Dr Mahathir Mohamad as our prime minister and Anwar Ibrahim as his successor," she said in a statement today, 24 February.She went on to say that if reorganisation of the coalition is necessary, a consensus among the PH parties must be achieved, or else it will run the risk of going against the people's will.

Amanah Kedah Chairman Datuk Dr Ismail Salleh and PKR MP Abdullah Sani Abdul have also voiced their disgust over the issue

Amanah Kedah Chairman Datuk Dr Ismail Salleh.
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Dr Ismail said the personal agenda of leaders in the opposition and the PH coalition is the cause of the current political landscape, reported Berita Harian.According to him, if a PH leader disagrees on something, they should listen to the people's mandate by contesting in the next general election rather than trying to form a government of their own.Kapar MP Abdullah Sani Abdul Hamid echoed the same, reported Free Malaysia Today.The PKR member described Azmin Ali as a "betrayer" for trying to form a backdoor government, saying that those aligned with the latter will be punished by the people who voted for them.

Separately, Patriot has also slammed those who are involved in the alleged move to form a new government, called 'Pakatan Nasional':

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"We are disgusted with this latest turn of political events."

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