[BREAKING] Malaysian Navy Combat Vessel CB204 Is Missing In Sabah Waters

Missing Navy Combat Vessel CB204 Has Been Located

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The Royal Malaysian Navy has located its gunboat CB204 which was reported missing off the coast of Sabah since early this monring. Navy chief Abdul Aziz Jaafar in a Twitter posting said one of the search and rescue vessels received a distress call at about 3pm, reporting engine malfunction and a spoilt steering gear.

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He said the search and rescue ships KD Ganas and KD Lekiu are on their way to the location. Abdul Aziz has yet to explain why the boat could not be contacted for more than 13 hours since it went missing.

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He had earlier this morning confirmed that the gunboat CB204 with seven crew members was lost during rough seas. At about 12.35pm, he said that a ship had been sent to investigate the sighting of a boat floating off near Pulau Mengalum.

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Abdul Aziz said two planes from the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) joined the search and rescue operations at about 9.30am and 10.30am, along with six ships already out at sea. The rough weather including low rain clouds had not allowed planes to be launched earlier.

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SAR For CB204: Navy Releases Names Of Crew Members Onboard The Missing Vessel

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The Royal Malaysian Navy has released the names of the seven crew members on board missing Combat Vessel CB204. The seven are: Lt Azri Bakar (captain), BK PAP Christopher ak Mani, BM TMK Ince ak Evin, BM TMK Steven Hudson ak Miso, BM JTP Nor Azuan Ariffin, LK KOM Sulhajji Daah and LK PAP Mohd Azhry Maani.

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The navy is expected to hold a press conference to update the public on the ongoing search and rescue operation, spanning 135 nautical miles around Mengalum Island and near the Spratly Islands. RMN Chief Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar told Bernama that he believed that the crew on the vessel were safe, due to CB204’s safety features and floating ability.

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Abdul Aziz said the boat can function even under extreme bad weather conditions and even if the vessel turns turtle after being lashed by huge waves, it can return to its normal position automatically. “I believe the combat vessel and the seven crew members are safe. The vessel’s floating ability is par excellence but I hope there was no leak in the boat due to the extreme weather conditions,” he told Bernama.

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CB204 lost contact with its base at 11.15am while cruising to islands off Sabah waters. The vessel’s last known position was 20 nautical miles east of Mengalum Island. It departed from the Kota Kinabalu Naval Base with navy ship KD Paus at 5am Sunday, en route to the Spratly Islands.

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Search For Missing Malaysian Navy Combat Vessel CB204 Hampered By Rough Weather

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Rough weather is hampering the search and rescue (SAR) operation for Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) combat vessel CB204, which went missing Sunday. RMN Chief Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar tweeted Monday that rough waters and low rain clouds were making the process more difficult.

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"CB204. Till 0800, has not been found. KD Lekiu, KD Serang, KM Berani and KM Mabul continuing search,"he tweeted, referring to the vessels involved in the operation.

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CB204, CB90-type of combat vessel, lost contact with its base at 11.15am while cruising to islands off Sabah waters. The vessel's last known position was 20 nautical miles east of Mengalum Island off Sabah.

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Commanded by Lt Azri Bakar with seven crew members, CB204 departed Kota Kinabalu at about 5am with another naval ship, KD Paus. At 10.30am, the Marine Region Headquarters received a call from KD Paus informing that the two vessels were turning back due to bad weather.

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The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Has Confirmed That Authorities Have Lost Contact With A Navy Combat Vessel, CB 204. Its Last Known Position: 20 Nautical Miles East Off Pulau Mengalum In Sabah.

A Navy combat vessel, CB 204, has reportedly lost contact while on "routine tasking" off Sabah on Sunday. CB 204's last known position at 1.05pm Sunday is said to be 20 nautical miles east of Mengalum Island off Sabah.

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Benar. Tolong doakan ianya selamat"@kakmidah: Bot tempur TLDM dilaporkan terputus hubungan diperairan Sabah?!?
http://t.co/eD5zlnFC77"— Abdul Aziz Jaafar (@ChiefofNavy) October 5, 2014

Terputus hubungan ketika diiringi KD PAUS dlm laut bergelora"@501Awani: Bot tempur TLDM dilaporkan terputus hubungan di perairan Sabah— Abdul Aziz Jaafar (@ChiefofNavy) October 5, 2014

At 5AM, CB204 And Another Ship KD Paus Left The Kota Kinabalu Naval Base. Over 5 Hours Later At 10.30AM, KD Paus Informed That Both Vessels Would Return To KK Due To Bad Weather.

At 10.30am, the operating room of the Wilayah Laut II headquarters (MWL 2) had received a call from KD Paus informing the ship and gunboat would be turning back to the PTKK due to bad weather.

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At 1.05PM, KD Paus Failed To Establish A Connection With CB204

However, at 1.05pm, KD Paus failed to establish communication with the gunboat. The ship then launched a search between Pulau Mengalum and Pulau Gaya but was unsuccessful.

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CB204 Is Commanded By Lt Azri Bakar With Seven Staff Onboard

Bot CB90 yg terputus hubungan ialah bot no pennant CB204 dianggotai 7 anggota, dan diketuai oleh Lt Azri bin Bakar.— Abdul Aziz Jaafar (@ChiefofNavy) October 5, 2014

Navy Chief Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar Says He Doesn't Suspect Foul Play And It Could Be Due To Bad Weather Or A Technical Failure

Navy chief Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar said he does not expect foul play in the disappearance of the vessel. He said the cause was most likely due to bad weather or engine or power failure which causes communication breakdown.

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Navy chief Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar
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According To Him, Three Vessels Have Been Tasked To The Search Operations: KD Paus, TLDM KD Lekiu, And KD Serang

CB204: 3 kapal TLDM KD Lekiu, KD PAUS dan KD Serang telah ditugaskan dalam Op SAR. TUDM dan APMM turut membantu dalam Op SAR ini.— Abdul Aziz Jaafar (@ChiefofNavy) October 5, 2014

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[SHARE] What Is A Datuk And How Do You Even Become One?

Malaysians were all abuzz when Jackie Chan was awarded a Datukship 3 days ago. A lot were amused and supportive but most were puzzled about his contributions to the country.

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In 2008, the Malacca state government conferred Shah Rukh Khan the Datuk honour for boosting the state's tourism after he shot 'One 2 Ka 4' in Alor Gajah

2008 - @iamsrk Honured with #Datuk Honour from Malacca state  (Malaysia) Governor Mohammad Khalil Yaakob in Malacca. pic.twitter.com/ZeEX5lNxY7— Rizwan Khan (@iamrizkhan8970) January 10, 2015

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the decision to confer the title on the actor was based on a suggestion by former Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin to Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob recently as a means to further promote Malacca owing to the fact that the actor had shot a movie scene here several years ago. He said the movie One 2 ka 4 was shot at the A Famosa Resort in Alor Gajah in 2001. “This resulted in many people visiting Malacca since then. The award is given in recognition of this,” he said after the awards presentation ceremony on Saturday.

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But what exactly is a Datuk?

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The term Datuk goes way back to the 7th century during the Srivijaya empire, when it describes a leader or an elder of villages. Today, the title has two meanings: (i) The Malay word for 'grandfather'(ii) A formal title similar to being knighted in the United Kingdom. It's pretty fancy, trust us.

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Datuk is a traditional Malay honorific title commonly used in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei. Its variant is Dato and its equivalent is Datu in the Philippines. In Malaysia the title "Datuk" has two meanings: formal and informal. The informal ones holds that Datuk is equivalent to one's "grandfather" or refers to a male elder. Other function is a formal honorific style both in traditional and stately titles.

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The oldest historical records mentioning about the title datuk is the 7th century Srivijayan inscriptions such as Telaga Batu to describe lesser kings or vassalized kings. It was called dātu in Old Malay language to describe regional leader or elder, a kind of chieftain that rules of a collection of kampungs (villages).

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But Malaysia takes knighthood one step further with several different titles and rankings. For example, did you know that a Datukship and a Dato'ship are two different things?

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The Datukship Awards Broadly speaking, there exist two categories of awards: – federal awards and state awards. Federal awards are granted by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The following titles are awarded by the Agong: – 1. Tun – the most senior federal title. There may not be more than 35 local living holders at any one time. The wife of a Tun is called a Toh Puan.2. Tan Sri – the second most senior federal title. There are 2 types of recipients – the Panglima Mangku Negara (PMN) and the Panglima Setia Mahkota (PSM). There may be at any one time up to a maximum of 75 PMN holders and a maximum of 250 PSM holders. The wife of a Tan Sri is a Puan Sri.3. Datuk – also 2 types of recipients – the Panglima Jasa Negara (PJN) and the Panglima Setia Diraja (PSD). There may be not more than up to 200 each of PJN and PSM holders respectively. The wife of a Datuk is a Datin.

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State awards, conversely, is awarded by the state Sultans. The following titles are awarded: - 1. Dato’ – this is different from the federal Datuk, although pronounced in similar manner. There is no limit to the number of Datoship to be awarded. There are many variants to the Dato’:   - Dato’ Seri Utama – this title is regarded above the Tan Sri. The wife is called Datin Seri Utama.   - Dato’ Seri / Dato’ Paduka – the wife is called Datin Seri.   - Dato’ – the wife is called a Datin (except in Terengganu, where they are known as To’ Puan [not to be confused with Toh Puan, the wife of a Tun]). There are variation to the Dato’ in certain states, for example in Malacca and Kedah, there is the Datuk Wira; in Sarawak, there is the Datuk Amar and the Datuk Patinggi; whereas in Sabah, there is the Datuk Seri Panglima. Some states, as we know, do not have a Sultan, but rather, the Governor: namely Malacca, Penang, Sabah and Sarawak. These rulers are appointed by the Agong, and hence their award are not the Dato’, but rather, the Datuk, in line with its federal standing.

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"Wow, so complicated. But how do you even get to be a Datuk? Is there a step-by-step guide?"

Back in the day, the honorary title was given to aging civil servants, ministers, judges or even well to do businessmen. It is worth mentioning that our first Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman was never a Datuk.

Maybe he just didn't need one. Because look at those super cool glasses. Tunku Abdul Rahman has got style!
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In the old days, such honorary awards were bestowed to aging (or perhaps dying) high-ranking civil servants, politicians (limited to those serving as ministers in the cabinet), judges (High Court and above only) and mega-super-rich towkays. It was recorded that in 1957 (Malaya’s independence), only 5 of the 15 cabinet ministers were made Datuks. The finance minister at that time, Tan Siew Sin, only held the title Justice of Peace. It is also pertinent to note that Tunku Abdul Rahman was never awarded. He carried the title “Tunku” which was inherited by him being the prince of Kedah.

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But today, a Datukship can be obtained through other means, such as sporting achievements, historic feats, entertainment, and even marrying into an affluent family

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But of recent, a new trend appears to be emerging. The Datuks of today are unlike those of yesteryears. Gone are the days where only the old, distinguished and affluent reach the mark. There is a revolutionary development in the conventional methodology to attain such awards. There have been new contemporary and innovative approaches to get notice as a potential recipient for Datukship. Sporting capabilities is a sure way: Nicol David (squash) and Lee Chong Wei (badminton) comes to mind. In fact, the sphere of sports has been so significant that even if you have a hand in moulding an individual to be a champion sportsman, you stand a chance: for example, Datuk Misbun Sidek, presumably for his contributions as coach to Lee Chong Wei; and his father, Datuk Sidek Abdullah Kamar, for his contributions in shaping the sporting careers of the Sidek brothers.

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Nicol, who was among 497 state award recipients, received the Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (DSPN) award which carries the title Datuk. "The award came as a shock and I obviously didn't expect it. When I was asked to return earlier (to Malaysia) to receive this, I was very surprised and flattered that the state had recognised my achievements and was willing to support me in every sense," Nicol said Saturday after attending the investiture ceremony in conjunction with Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas’ 70th birthday celebration.

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Datuk Michelle Yeoh, known for her role as a Bond girl.
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Recently, Datuk Shahrukh Khan was awarded, on the basis of his contribution to tourism to the state of Malacca. The entertainment circle is now amply occupied by Datuks:  we have Datuk Siti Nurhaliza, the darling diva of Malay tunes; and her arch-nemesis, Datuk Sharifah Aini. Apart from sports, accomplishment and entertainment, there appears to be another indirect approach for Datukship: marrying someone terribly important. Case on point would be the former Prime Minister’s new wife, Jeanne Abdullah, who was recently conferred with the Darjah Utama Negeri Melaka, which carries the title Datuk Seri Utama. In fact, the Deputy Minister’s wife is Datuk Seri Rosmah Mansor, as opposed to Datin Seri.

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But if you aren't a sportsman or an entertainer, there are "other" methods to obtain a Datukship. Raja Petra once claimed that "anyone with money can buy a Datukship"(and the title may not even be real).

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In 2009, maverick blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin, himself of royal lineage, ruffled feathers by claiming Datukships can be purchased for RM250,000, adding that recipients “can always make back more than this.”

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The easiest way to tell a person's status is by the length of their name. At the top in Johor state is the sultan - Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Sultan Dan Yang Dipertuan Bagi Negeri Dan Jajahan Takluk Johor Darul Ta'zim. Malaysians can have their names made longer too by an honorary title, which can only be awarded by the nine sultans. Together they give out hundreds of honorary titles a year, which some say has got out of hand. "Anyone with money can buy a Datukship," one man outside the ceremonial hall said.

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“Just throw a stone in the street and you’ll hit a Datuk,” complains Basil, a policeman-turned-politician and one of many who feel the awarding of the coveted titles has got out of hand in a status-obsessed Malaysian society. Malaysia has one of the world’s highest rates of royal title-holders — estimates run into the tens of thousands — thanks to a centuries-old royal patronage system linked to its now-ceremonial Malay sultans.

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"But why are people so obsessed with getting a Datukship? It's just a title right?"

When the Datuk award was initially introduced, it was exclusive and the recipients were well-deserved. Today, the amount of titles conferred has been overly saturated. In the UK, only 100 people are knighted each year but in Malaysia, the number is 12 times higher.

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Complicating the matter further is the fact that certain states in the federation have the tendency to award too many datukships in a year, at times giving the impression that there is some kind of competition going on between the states concerned. For instance, despite the controversy over certain datuks who were apparently involved in things unlawful, Malacca still granted a high number of datukships. This situation prompts us to wonder whether there are enough stones to throw at the datuks because the standing joke is that when one throws a stone somewhere one is likely to hit a datuk or two.

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For every person who received a knighthood in the United Kingdom in 2013, there were at least eight Datukship awards given out in Malaysia.

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The most common, Datuk, is akin to a British knighthood but far more common. Less than 100 will be knighted by Queen Elizabeth II this year, according to the British government. But 700-1,200 new Datuks — or the feminine ‘Datin’ — are anointed annually in Malaysia, whose population of 28 million is less than half the United Kingdom’s.

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Being a Datuk is not only a show of social status, it also comes with benefits. You get to rub shoulders with important people, gain businesses, and may even have some form of protection from prosecution.

“Datukships have become crucial status symbols in a culture of ingratiation,” Khoo said. The perks begin with an official crest for a Datuk’s car, “to show money is rolling by,” said Khoo. But titles purportedly also help slice through red tape, protect bearers from prosecution, and gain access to policy-makers.

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Given the special aura and the political and economic clout that surround Datukship, being stripped of it is, to many of these Datuks, akin to being stark naked. It's not quite like the feeling that the emperor without clothes had because these stripped Datuks are then made to feel as if they are without their manhood or something powerful. The reason for many of them feeling so helpless without the title is that a number of them, for instance, are so used to not having to wait in queues or overtaking others on the road simply because they have special badges on their expensive cars.

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But alas, the title is so common that it doesn't hold much as significance as before. In 2004, former Prime Minister Dr Mahathir warned of a title glut, “If you produce a million Ferrari cars, nobody will care about buying a Ferrari.”

This is why he prefers a Lotus.
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As far back as 2004, former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad — now retired, and a Tun — warned of a title glut.

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"Wow, I never knew that it was so important. But can it be taken away as well?"

Yes, it can and it is usually because of activities that may tarnish the integrity of the Datukship title.

Because the badges have to be kept shiny and away from dirt!
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Apart from the new trend in Datukship, it is important to understand that a Datukship can be revocable. Of late, there is an inclination for removal of these Datukship, as compared to the old days, where such things are almost unheard of. The late Tan Sri Eric Chia got his Selangor Datukship suspended while on trial for CBT (but he has other higher titles from various states). Similarly, Datuk Saidin Thambi, the former Selangor state assemblyman and executive councillor, was suspended of his Datukship during the midst of his corruption trial. In Pahang, two Datukship were withdrawn: Datuk Seri Koh Kim Teck, who was charged with the murder of his 14 year old nephew; and Datuk Tee Yam, the timber tycoon, for his involvement in undesirable activities. Recently, the debacle of the appointment of the Terengganu Menteri Besar saw the withdrawal of Datukship of Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh, the former Menteri Besar; Datuk Rosol Wahid and Datuk Din Adam.

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Datuk Koay on the left covering his face being led to the lockup.
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Meanwhile, reports of Datuks in legal trouble, typically for corruption, are common. In one case, businessman Datuk Koay Khay Chye pleaded guilty in 2010 to drug possession. He was originally charged with trafficking, a capital offence. The case created an uproar when it was reported he had retained his title despite earlier convictions for theft, firearms offences and corruption.

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In November 2014, opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was stripped of his Datukship for "questioning the Sultan of Selangor's and the Rulers Institution's authority and power".

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The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has stripped opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's Datukship title effective on Nov 3. Sultan Sharafuddin made the decision after consulting with the Council of the Royal Court last month.

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Anwar, Munir said, had often questioned the Sultan of Selangor's and the Rulers Institution's authority and power in resolving the Selangor Menteri Besar's appointment crisis and other matters involving Islam where the Sultan has executive power as the head of Islam in the state as enshrined in the Laws of the Constitution of Selangor, 1959 (Undang -undang Tubuh Kerajaan Selangor). "His actions and behaviour no longer befit him to hold the Title," he added.

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To summarise, being conferred a Datuk title is not as difficult as it once was. With its diminishing significance and the rise of fake titles, would you want to be one?

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Tourist In Langkawi Drowned After Insisting Diver Save His 13-Year-Old Son First

On Sunday, 23 June, a family of four vacationing in Langkawi were at Pantai Cenang for an afternoon at the beach when tragedy struck

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51-year-old Husain Musaad Alawfi from Saudi Arabia was sitting on the beach with his wife while his two sons were swimming in the water.Suddenly, 13-year-old Abdul Rahman and 21-year-old Yasir Hussain were sucked out to sea by a rip tide, New Straits Times reported.

The father immediately jumped into the water to get to his sons, who were still in the safe zone within 20 meters from the beach

Ung Eng Huan - a 60-year-old former marine biologist and rescue diver - who was also at the beach, witnessed the incident and heard screams for help in Arabic.

Ung Eng Huan (left).
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"I knew I had to help the family so I took off my shirt and glasses and jumped in too... by that time the undertow of the rip tide had dragged all three to about 40m from the beach," he said.Ung, who has over 500 dive experiences under his belt, said that he had to "use all my strength to swim towards the family".

When Ung reached the man, he was with his 13-year-old son, clinging onto a small wood to stay afloat.
"They were crying out in Arabic to each other. The other boy was nowhere to be seen," Ung explained.

After drifting for a few minutes, Husain finally pleaded to Ung in English to "please save my son.""As a trained rescue diver, I knew I could only focus on one rescue at a time as a double rescue of two persons in utter panic is too dangerous for all," he added.The 60-year-old grabbed Abdul Rahman and swam towards some rocks. He then tried to calm him down as he called out for his father.

"The father was no longer in sight but his voice seemed to be yelling some words of comfort to his crying son," the marine biologist said

Ung could not swim back to the father as the sea was too rough and he was against the current.The Civil Defence force eventually found Ung and Abdul Rahman and a rescuer stayed on with the pair on the rocks for about an hour before a boat came and took them ashore.

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Husain's body was nowhere to be seen.They were then informed that the older brother had also been rescued.

Husain's body was recovered three hours after he was last seen at about 3pm

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On Monday, 24 June, the family left Malaysia.The Saudi Arabia embassy is making arrangements to fly the victim's body back to his country, New Straits Times reported.


How Taxi Drivers Intentionally Conspired Against A GrabCar Driver To Get Him Arrested

Taxi drivers film themselves harassing GrabCar and Uber drivers at KLCC

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Part 1 of 2Worse than babarians, and even dogs. Dogs would only chew mudflaps. Is this the so called taxi industry we want to save? I'd choose uber over these barbaric gansters anytime. SPAD, PDRM, Is it not clear enough?Is this the kind of Malaysian we want to represent our country when tourists and expats needs transportation around?Enough is enough. I can vouch for every single person that watches this video, and they'd agree whole heartedly that their actions aint acceptable at all.Share this and make him famous. You dont wanna step up your game when a new player is in the industry, thats your problem.  You put your fellow members to shame and really act like dogs salvaging a packet of leftover food by the roadside. Put his face in the papers and make this viral.I thank you all in advance.Eric Lee Keegan WongPosted by Elton Poh on Thursday, 8 October 2015

Part 2 of 2Worse than babarians, and even dogs. Dogs would only chew mudflaps. Is this the so called taxi industry we want to save? I'd choose uber over these barbaric gansters anytime. SPAD, PDRM, Is it not clear enough?Is this the kind of Malaysian we want to represent our country when tourists and expats needs transportation around?Enough is enough. I can vouch for every single person that watches this video, and they'd agree whole heartedly that their actions aint acceptable at all.Share this and make him famous. You dont wanna step up your game when a new player is in the industry, thats your problem.  You put your fellow members to shame and really act like dogs salvaging a packet of leftover food by the roadside. Put his face in the papers and make this viral.I thank you all in advance.Posted by Elton Poh on Thursday, 8 October 2015

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Big Blue Taxi Service's Shamsubahrin Ismail said that his drivers have been taking the law into their own hands, nabbing Uber and GrabCar drivers in the past 2 days

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“We have started doing operations actively and caught more than seven Uber and GrabCars and we surrender them to the police for further action,” The Star reported him as saying.He also told a press conference that 100 taxi drivers had joined in the operations to nab the illegal cab drivers.He justified their actions, saying that SPAD had proven themselves ineffective in stopping the illegal operations as they were still looking for a way to regulate the services rather than ban them altogether.

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Meanwhile, Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar maintained that private transport hire services must be opposed as they do not operate with proper licenses and may cause problems for passengers

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“We are a free country, but I think you must focus on issues - if you petition to allow them that means you are petitioning for something not just Uber, but for private cars to be used as taxis. “That means you are going into a regime saying taxis don’t need a licence. What if an accident occurs? Do the people need this?,” he told reporters.

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“But if that is what the public wants, then the government will deem it appropriate to not require licences to carry passengers,“So, if an accident or something else happens due to the demand for private vehicles, then that would be fine.“So, before you go on with the petition, you must remember that this is a foreign company that is faced with licensing and many more problems overseas,” he told a press conference during his visit to the Awan Besar station in Ampang here today.

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1 OCT: A GrabCar driver was ambushed by over 30 taxi drivers after he was lured to their gathering place as they protested the continued operations of private hire vehicle companies in front of the Land Public Transport Commission's (SPAD) office in Kelana Jaya yesterday, 30 September

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It was revealed that one of the taxi drivers at the protest, Jay Rohezan, had called for Suhaimi Abdul Manaf's services using the MyTeksi/GrabCar app earlier.When Suhaimi arrived to pick up his passenger, the taxi drivers surrounded his car and insisted that the SPAD officers arrest him.It is considered illegal to use private registered vehicles for taxi services.

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Only after the police and building security officials managed to contain the crowd did two SPAD officers show up and announced that they would arrest the driver and take necessary action against him. The SPAD officers then drove off in the Almera with the GrabCar driver in the backseat.

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Responding to the incident, GrabCar said that it does not condone such ambush and has urged authorities to actively discourage such activities

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A GrabCar spokesman said it was important to understand that consumers wanted both kinds of services, taxi and private car hire and that was the reason why GrabCar existed.“In this region for example, regulators in Singapore and Philippines understand the market nuances and have regulatory frameworks that balance consumer protection and the flexibility needed for innovation in the public transport industry,” the spokesman said in a statement today.The spokesman also said that multiple services provided by GrabCar had helped to ease the barriers that existed within the industry, such as the lack of available on-demand transport options during peak periods.

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Previously, taxi drivers from the Malaysian Taxi Drivers' Transformation Association (PERS1M) held a protest to demand the suspension of Uber and GrabCar, which they claim affected their livelihood.

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“We express regret and disappointment towards the lack of concern on behalf of the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) in protecting our industry and safeguarding our economy,” said deputy chairman Kamarudin Mohd Hussain. “Regarding the issue of GrabCar, Uber and other such services, it has always told us that [the matter] was beyond its control. It cannot do anything to protect taxi drivers.”“We’re fine with GrabCar operating. But it has to go through legal means – the service must be operated by qualified taxi drivers; they cannot simply use personal vehicles, or those that are not permitted,” he said. “That’s what we are not okay with. They are taking away our income, that’s the problem.”

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Meanwhile, in its latest anti-illegal taxi operation, SPAD has seized nine ride-sharing ride cars that include 8 from GrabCar and 1 from Uber

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Its enforcement head Datuk Che Hasni Che Ahmad said that with the nine, SPAD had seized 43 Uber and 89 GrabCar vehicles to date.Che Hasni added that 145 ride-sharing cars have been nabbed by SPAD since its anti-illegal taxi operations began in October last year. These also include cars using Blacklane and EasyTaxi.While the Uber and GrabCar app is not illegal here, its drivers who do not have Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licenses are flouting the law.

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A few months ago, SPAD chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar had criticised ride-sharing app Uber for "trying to replace the legitimate taxis"

SPAD chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar
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He stressed that there's nothing wrong with a mobile app offering a ride service, “as long as it facilitates vehicles with a valid permit and the driver has a valid licence”.“They (Uber) are trying to replace the legitimate taxis. Our market size is not big enough. Uber is a matchmaker and it utilises all kinds of cars including private vehicles. Uber is offering the kind of services that we cannot legalise,” he said.Stating that Uber's concept has caused unhappiness among cabbies in the country, Syed Hamid said the current business concept by the controversial car-sharing app couldn't fit into the country's public transport landscape and regulations.

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This Uni Professor Apparently Looks 'Just Like BLACKPINK's Lisa'

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A history professor at a public university in China is said to be a doppelgänger of Lisa, a member of the k-pop girl group BLACKPINK

Photos of the history professor inside her classroom at the Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications in southwest China have gone viral on Weibo after they were shared by her students.Identified as Miss Tang, a report in CNA Lifestyle stated that she looks "just like" Lisa.

BLACKPINK's Lisa.
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Apparently, her resemblance to the 23-year-old pop idol has prompted students at the university to line up to attend her classes

According to a report from another Singaporean outlet Today, students are reportedly so desperate to catch a glimpse of the professor that they even resort to standing outside the classroom doors.

So just how much like Lisa does Miss Tang look? Here she is:

Miss Tang during one of her classes at the public university.
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When compared side by side, they do seem to share likeness:

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While netizens are said to be clamouring for more details about the teacher, it was reported that she has chosen to remain largely private

Although she has posted a brief statement on her personal social media account amidst the sudden popularity, saying that she didn't "expect that the pictures would go viral".

Another photo of the history professor during her class.
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Last month, a local actress created controversy after taking a jab at Lisa to promote her movie by naming a character 'Lisa Blackpig':

                M'sian Actress Receives Backlash For Name-Calling & Laughing At K-Pop Artistes

In a telemovie she directed, she named a character 'Lisa Blackpig'.

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FB Post Stating Husbands Get Stressed If Their Wives Earn More Than Them Triggers Netizens

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A Facebook post suggesting that husbands experience more stress if their wives earn a higher income than them has gone viral

The post, made by popular Facebook page Public Health Malaysia, has been raising eyebrows since it was uploaded on Monday, 7 February.The 'health promotion' page with over one million followers on Facebook claimed to be sharing information from a 2019 panel data study by a researcher from the University of Bath called 'Spousal Relative Income and Male Psychological Distress'.Public Health Malaysia's caption reads, "Normally, the husband is the main breadwinner in the family. Evidently, being a husband is not an easy task. They have to make sacrifices to find a bite of rice day and night for the family.""So, it is not surprising if the husband is stressed with his life."

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The Facebook page states that a study has shown that a husband's stress can be lessened if the wife works and earns a salary of less than 40% of their total household income

"For example, if the husband's salary is RM3,000 and the wife's salary is RM2,000, the husband is less stressed," the page wrote."However, the husband will be less comfortable if the wife earns more than 40%."The examples that were given said if the husband earned an income of RM3,000 and the wife earned the same, the man would feel "uneasy".And, if the woman earned up to RM10,000, the page said the husband would be "very stressed"."In fact, the husband will be more stressed if the family fully relied on the wife's income."The page concluded, "This could be the reason why men are less likely to find a partner that have higher incomes than them."

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Although often sharing advisories from official government channels and being crossposted by government agencies, it is not known if the Facebook-verified page is affiliated to the authorities

Nonetheless, Public Health Malaysia's post has gone viral, been shared over 2,900 times, and received over 2,700 comments as of writing.Many netizens disagreed with the sexist post. Many more have also voiced their disapproval and questioned the Facebook page's intent of sharing such misogynistic information."Actually, what is the advice and public interest behind this post?" questioned a Facebook user."Is Public Health Malaysia asking men not to marry women with higher incomes than their future husbands? Is this advice reasonable? If you want to talk about stress related to mental health, there are other examples. This example is immature. Hope the admin will be more mature in the future."

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Another said, "This page's admin has shared information laced with patriarchy many times. What is the problem if a wife earns too much? If a man becomes a househusband, is there a problem too?"

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Meanwhile, others concurred that men should never feel stressed or lesser than their wives, regardless of their incomes."Hahahaha the statements from this page are suddenly not relevant. If a wife earns an income, [the husband] is stressed, if she doesn't, [he's] stressed too? What? Are the husbands the only ones with stress?" questioned a netizen.

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Another said, "To me, a husband is stupid if they feel threatened by a wife with high salary or her career. They should support each other. As they're called husband and wife, they should have teamwork. Put aside their egos and pay off family debts together, make savings together, and save tuition funds for their children."

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Segambut member of parliament (MP) Hannah Yeoh has also called out the sexist content on social media

"What kind of information is being shared through official government channels?" she tweeted, sharing a link that showed the Melaka state government sharing a duplicate of Public Health Malaysia's post on Facebook.The state government's post has since been deleted.However, Public Health Malaysia's Facebook post is still up and the page responded on Twitter that they are not a government agency and that the study they quoted has been provided for people's reference.

I quoted Kerajaan Negeri Melaka's post. Please improve your materials to help build families. https://t.co/t0aljJ5teY pic.twitter.com/UJn5mTpzXU— Hannah Yeoh (@hannahyeoh) February 7, 2022

Read the Facebook post here:

Public Health Malaysia has previously posted inaccurate information regarding the pandemic and the Spanish Flu:

                Were Pandemics Really Like This In The Past?

Public Health Malaysia posted Facebook photos, which have since been shared over 11,000 times.

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"Cina Babi" And 8 Other Disturbingly Racist Remarks By Malaysian Politicians In 2015

1. Warning the Chinese community to not complain about their problems to outsiders, Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Tajuddin Abdul Rahman said, "Nak kena lempang macam tu".

Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Tajuddin Abdul Rahman
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“I want to warn the Chinese Malaysians, don’t think when you have a problem, you want to complain, just a little bit also complain so that there will be people to protect them.“Nak kena lempang macam itu (get a slap for that),” Tajuddin was quoted as saying by news portal Malaysiakini at a press conference after officiating an exhibition here.The Umno supreme council member also called on the Chinese to stop “fantasizing” that external powers or a “Godfather” from China would defend them.“When he said ‘protecting his people’, he doesn’t mean Chinese Malaysians. Why should he interfere? I would also get angry if he interfered.

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Despite the fact that Tajuddin quickly denied making that statement, Malaysiakini uploaded a recording of the statement here.

2. "I want to tell this Chinese envoy that the ones disrupting peace lately are the ethnic Chinese, who provoke and insult Malays and their leaders. This rudeness has incited anger in the majority of Malays," said UMNO Youth exco member Arman Azha Abu Hanifah while speaking about the controversial Chinese ambassador's visit to Petaling Street.

UMNO Youth exco member Arman Azha Abu Hanifah
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Chinese ambassador Huang Huikang's sudden visit was scheduled on the day before a planned rally against the Petaling Street traders by the "red shirts" rally mouthpiece, UMNO Sungai Besar chief Jamal Md Yunos. Huang, while visiting spoke strongly against racism and stressed that China will not stand by and watch if the Chinese communities' rights are trampled on in other countries.In response to Huang's remark, an enraged Arman wanted the Chinese ambassador to make a public apology for his "unwise" remarks and stay out of Malaysia's domestic affairs.

3. Talking about how the Chinese community have China to go back to, Sungai Besar UMNO chief Jamal Md Yunos said that, “to the Malays, realise that Malaysia is ours. We need to take care of it and defend every inch of this land."

Sungai Besar UMNO chief Jamal Md Yunos
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The Chinese community in this country has China to turn to for protection should something happen to them, claimed coalition of Malay non-governmental organisations (NGO) leader Datuk Jamal Md Yunus.“They have their homeland in China’s mainland, and if anything happens to them, they still have somewhere to turn to.”“To the Malays, realise that Malaysia is ours. We need to take care of it and defend every inch of this land. Get up and unite in the name of Malay and Islam,” Jamal said, adding that this was in order to defend the land from any threat and exploitation, be it obvious, or implied.“This is the only thing left behind by our forefathers and ancestors which is priceless. So we have to take care of it as best we can,” he added.

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4. According to Perkasa chief Ibrahim Ali, "the ethnic Chinese have skewed judgement because they mostly get the information from “distorted” sources."

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Perkasa wants BN members to quit blaming others for the growing racial tension in the country.Instead its president Ibrahim Ali wants BN component parties to go to the ground, especially the Chinese ground, to improve perception towards BN.“The Chinese only got the news from ‘spun’ news, which create confusion, as well as one-sided information from the DAP and PKR leaders," he said after officiating the Selayang Perkasa Annual General Meeting today.Malay-Chinese relations is strained following a slew of racially-charged statements by UMNO politicians against the Chinese community.

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5. I am racist, declared UMNO Supreme Council Member Tan Sri Annuar Musa

UMNO Supreme Council Member Tan Sri Annuar Musa
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“I am racist,” said UMNO Supreme Council member Tan Sri Annuar Musa, when trying to justify the racial overtones of today’s “red shirt” rally in Kuala Lumpur.  However, he stressed that his “racism was based on Islam”.“I am racist but it’s racism based on Islam. Racism is allowed in Islam,” Annuar told reporters at the end of the rally at Padang Merbok, which he claimed attracted 250,000 people.Annuar then quoted a hadith (a saying of the Prophet) on assobiyah (Arabic term for pride in one's tribe) which he interpreted as justifying racism.

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6. "We are going down to Bukit Bintang, to send a clear message to the Chinese of DAP to not be ‘kurang ajar’ to the Malay race," informed UMNO man Jamal Md Yunos, while trying to justify the purpose of the "red shirts" rally.

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The Red Shirts rally will go ahead come rain or shine as its participants are bent on sending a clear message to the Chinese of DAP to stop their “kurang ajar” (rude) ways of insulting the Malays.At a press conference today, Sungai Besar UMNO division chief Jamal Md Yunos also “thanked” Bersih 4 rally-goers for opening the eyes of the Malays after the great disrespect they showed to the country’s Malay leaders when they brandished insulting slogans and messages.He also pointed out that 90 per cent of Bersih 4 rally goers were made up of Chinese members of the community while those of other races who participated had been “brainwashed” by the Chinese of DAP.“The yellow shirts worn by Bersih participants is also an insult to the royal institution,” he said as the colour of royalty was yellow.

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7. "I see the Chinese, if the interests of their race are threatened, they will forget about their party interests," said former Malaysian premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad while reminding UMNO members the importance of putting Malay interests first.

Malaysian premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad
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Former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad today urged Malays to emulate their Chinese counterparts in making their case against Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.Mahathir said Malays, like the Chinese, should transcend party lines when their interests are under threat."We need to think about our interests," added Mahathir.

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8. Justifying the "Cina babi" comment hurled at a reporter during the "red shirts" rally, Jamal Yunos explained that, "for Malays to say 'babi' we are sensitive because 'babi' (pork) is forbidden but for the Chinese, it is their food, no problem."

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According to a report by Malaysiakini, the Sungai Besar UMNO division chief said he never advocated the use of the phrase "Cina babi", and was merely claiming that Chinese people have no problems with pigs since they consumed pork."I never called anyone 'Cina babi'. What I said when I replied to a reporter's question is that I denied that I said 'Cina babi'. I only commented, ‘what problems do the Chinese have with pigs?’," he was quoted saying after a dinner function at Sekinchan, Selangor."For example, Malays have no problems with cows. It's just that if you said 'Melayu lembu' (Malay cows), we would sure get angry."It is the same with the Chinese. It's not 'Cina babi', it's just that the Chinese have no problems with pigs, as most Chinese eat pigs. That's what I meant," said Jamal.

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9. "We are going to develop that floor as soon as possible and will give space to Malay traders specifically," informed Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob about the Malays-only Low Yat 2 mall

Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
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Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that the proposed store, which he called Low Yat 2, would only allow Malay traders to set up shop."We are going to turn it into Low Yat 2 and we will gather as many major suppliers as possible in this building," Ismail was quoted telling reporters after attending Mara's Hari Raya open house in the capital city today. But he said that while he aimed for "100% of the traders to be Malays", they had no choice but to be less strict when it came to suppliers.

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Although these were not remarks made by local politicians, these racially charged posters that were circulating prior to the Himpunan Maruah Melayu that read, "Cina Turun Bersih, Sedialah Bermandi Darah", angered most Malaysians

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DAP parliamentarian Anthony Loke said the flyers depicted a person in a Bersih T-shirt, made to look like a Chinese, about to be decapitated by a man holding a machete, who is depicted as a Malay warrior.The words 'Cina turun Bersih, sedialah bermandi darah (Get ready to bathe in blood if the Chinese come for the Bersih rally) are printed on the posters.

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Did we mention that Perkasa thinks that the Chinese community in Malaysia are the luckiest of all:

                When Malaysian Leaders Call The Chinese Community "Babi", "Luckiest" And "Rude"

This doesn't sound like 1Malaysia.

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2015 saw a great number of racist statements hurled at the local Chinese community, especially after the Bersih 4.0 rally that was held in late August:

                UMNO Man's "I Am Racist" Comment Leaves Netizens Confused About His Islamic-ness

What do our leaders have to say about racist remarks and insensitive comments?

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                DBKL says there was no damage to infrastructure or fixtures on the streets by 'Reds'

Gabungan NGO-NGO Malaysia chief Jamal Md Yunos has invited everybody that feels 'Malay enough' to join the red shirts...

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                Persatuan Silat Kebangsaan (Pesaka) named as the organiser of 'red shirt' rally

Otai Reformasi, a group of veteran activists, claimed the anti-Bersih rallies have gone overboard by threatening viol...

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This Tesco In Shah Alam Had To Close After A Rat Was Caught Scurrying Along A Bakery Shelf

Videos of a rat scurrying along a bakery shelf at Tesco Setia Alam in Shah Alam, Selangor went viral recently

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Two videos posted on Monday, 16 July, show a giant rat running through and nibbling at the bread and buns on the shelf, before going back into hiding.One of the videos has garnered over a million views on Facebook since Monday.

The videos were taken by a mother who was shopping at the hypermarket with her son

"Want to buy bread in Tesco? Think again," Alia Ismail wrote in a Facebook post. Furthermore, when she informed Tesco employees regarding the rat, they admitted that the hypermarket was infested with rats.According to Free Malaysia Today, Alia then reported the case to the Food Safety and Quality Division of the Health Department.

The hypermarket, which had been closed since Tuesday, has reopened earlier today, 19 July after a thorough clean-up

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Alia wrote that the affected bakery area has been cleared out, and the hypermarket has gone through a thorough clean-up. A spokesperson of the Tesco outlet told Free Malaysia Today that all bakery items on display in the videos have been destroyed."We also temporarily closed our Setia Alam store on Tuesday (17 July) to allow for a thorough cleaning and rectification work to prevent future incidents," the spokesperson added.

You can watch the viral video of the rat in the bakery here:

In other news, a mamak employee in Klang who was shirtless while preparing food was caught on camera:

                Mamak Employee Caught Shirtless And Scratching Himself While Preparing Food In Viral Video

"No one should be naked let alone scratching their bodies while preparing food in a restaurant."

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[PHOTOS] SAYS Top 13 Unique, Offbeat Places To Dine In Klang Valley

1. Adventurous: Free your taste buds from the distraction of sight and truly savour the flavours in your food at DINING IN THE DARK

A restaurant in total darkness. A completely new sensory experience. DINING in the DARK KL, the very first of its kind in Malaysia. The optic nerve is overridden – your other senses take over. Every sound, every movement, every taste, every breath is an adventure! One may think it a challenge, or simply a unique experience of learning and discovery. All you need to do is step in with an open heart (with some excitement of course) and, trust our expert guides to lead you through the whole dining experience.

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The waiting lounge.
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The dining area is in total darkness.
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Entering the restaurant from the lounge.
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Dining In The Dark is a must try experience for all.
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Food: Surprise, Halal
Address: 46 Changkat Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 03 2110 0431

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2. Vintage: Go back to your grandparent's time and have comfort food in the pre-war shophouses at OLD CHINA CAFE

One of the oldest restaurants in KL, spicy food has a starring role at this eatery although the less spicy options such as soya bean and tamarind are more than pleasant for diners who don’t enjoy a burning mouth. Highlights include the fish head curry, devil curry chicken and an outstanding (we don’t use this word lightly) beef rendang. Diners have their meals surrounded by art at this charming nook.

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The premises was formerly the guild hall of the Selangor & Federal Territory Laundry Association. Many of the architectural details of the building have remained unchanged, even the doors to the kitchen still have wooden latches. This type of pre-war shophouses may not exist much longer. Old China Café tries to maintain a semblance of the Chinese community’s old social life is fading into history. This café is to remind us of the hard work carried out by the early Chinese settlers of Kuala Lumpur way back in 1857 when tin was first mined in Ampang.

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The entrance of Old China Cafe.
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The entrance of Old China Cafe.
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The pre-war oriental decor.
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Pai Tee.
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Beef Rendang.
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Nasi Lemak.
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Food: Malaysian and Nyonya food
Address: 11, Jalan Balai Polis, 50000 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03 2072 5915

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3. Gastronomic: Taste what food stylist Isadora Chai has in store for you at BISTRO à TABLE

The long-anticipated restaurant opening by KL’s culinary wünderkind and much-lauded ‘take-home’ chef Isadora Chai marks a historic moment in Malaysia’s gastronomic landscape. The Australian and French-trained Chai’s food is exquisitely presented and creates unforgettable taste sensation chance to get bored with the single page menu because it changes according to what’s fresh and best in the market.

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Pan-seared line-caught Barramundi with Summer Vegetables (RM48/USD16).
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Coddled Maple Syrup Egg with Crouton Dust & Fleur de Sel (RM16/USD5)
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Terribly Alcoholic Tiramisu, RM18/USD6 per serving.
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Food: French cuisine with Asian elements  by Chef Isadora Chai
Add: 6 Jalan 17/54, 46400 Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03 7931 2831

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4. Romantic: Surround yourself with the beautiful scent and colours of orchids as you have afternoon tea at THE ORCHID CONSERVATORY

Showcasing a hanging garden and orchidscape within a glass atrium, this botanical wonder is the only one of its kind in the country. The Orchid Conservatory features a seasonal range of phalaenopsis orchids; with thousands of stunning large-petaled blooms displayed in a re-creation of their natural habitat. As the seasons progress, so do the variety of orchids on display.

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The Orchid Conservatory.
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The Orchid Conservatory.
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The Orchid Conservatory.
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The Orchid Conservatory.
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Cakes and pastries at The Orchid Conservatory.
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Cakes and pastries at The Orchid Conservatory.
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Food: High Tea
Address: The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 5, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin
Tel: 03 2785 8000

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5. Musical: Have a funky night of good food and live music at Malaysia's first acid jazz restaurant & bar, PORCÉLENE

One of 2013's most notable newbies, Porcélene is a fun, funky hangout billed as Malaysia's first acid jazz restaurant & bar, determined to deliver a distinctive dining experience that lives up to its tagline of 'coup de foudre,' the struck-by-lightning sense of love at first sight.

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In an attempt to revolutionize Malaysia’s F&B scene, Porcélene is committed to raise the bar in regards to the level of sublime gastronomical satisfaction, beverage alchemy and live music entertainment value. Our goals in our Asian-European Fusion menu is to introduce a fun and flavourful menu that is acceptable to the local and a visiting foreigner’s palate.

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Have a funky night of good food and live music at the only and only PORCÉLENE, Malaysia's first acid jazz restaurant & bar.
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The Bowler Room.
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Beautiful wall decals decorated with real musical instruments.
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Asian Diver (RM28), another tapas-style treat of sauteed scallops with rock salt & asparagus.
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Porcélene's mushroom soup (RM15) is a good one, a light, lovely cream of five types of fungi, drizzled with truffle oil & almonds.
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Pantai Timur (RM36), a Malaysian-influenced recipe with mixed seafood & sambal belacan.
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Food: Asian-European Fusion
Address: Lot 13, Empire Galeri, Heritage Lane, No.2, Jalan PJU 8/8A, Damansara Perdana
Tel: 03 4065 0039

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6. Simple: It's all-day breakfast and poolside views at the understated and unpretentious JAM & KAYA CAFÉ

Jam & Kaya brings the Klang Valley's best year yet for independent cafes to a triumphant close; visiting this winsome venue is a potent reminder to value the people who pour their hearts into creating these places. Jam & Kaya represents the friendship of Janice & Karen, who studied in Melbourne this past decade & left with the dream of running the kind of cafe they cherished there. Janice's subsequent stint learning the art of pastry-making at Le Cordon Bleu Paris supplied the culinary foundation for the two to open Jam & Kaya this month by the pool of PJ Palms Sports Center.

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The inside is as quaint as the outside suggests. It's very hipster - check out those spools and sofa chairs! Exposed brick, light bulbs suspended from the ceiling, mismatched furniture - they have it all.

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The Jam & Kaya Cafe is located within the PJ Palms Sports Centre in a cute little house with a walkway leading up to it.
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Pool side view
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Save space for dessert; these babies are a star attraction in their own right.
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Signature jam and kaya pancake with fruits and ice cream (RM13.50).
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Food: All-day-breakfast, coffee and cakes
Address: PJ Palms Sports Centre, No 1, Lorong Sultan, 46200 Petaling Jaya
Tel: 016 667 5078

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7. Swanky: Celebrate a night of glamour, elegance, and classy sophistication at one of the most beautiful restaurants in KL, CAFÉ CAFÉ

The French inspired Café Café is arguably the most beautiful restaurant in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The couture panelled walls and the classy décor creates a sense of style with simple elegance.  Café Café spells glamorous, sexy and decadent. It is a rare place for food lovers conveying an ambience of understated sophistication that portrays the "modern French Chateau" style.

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The modern French Chateau style of Café Café.
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The modern French Chateau style of Café Café.
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The modern French Chateau style of Café Café.
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The modern French Chateau style of Café Café.
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The dessert – Chocolate Tart was good though. It’s easy because chocolate is loved universally.
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Burgundy Cheeks of Wagyu with Red Wine Sauce, served with Du Puy Lentils and Seasonal Mushroom @ RM72.
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Food: French / Italian
Address: 175, Jalan Maharajalela, 50150 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2141 8141

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8. Charming: Hidden in an unassuming bungalow lot, you might mistake the homey charm of KOKOPELLI'S TRAVELLERS BISTRO as just another quaint-looking home

This bistro is converter from a bungalow lot. Its kinda difficult to spot on if you ask cos it looks just like any other ordinary bungalow lot. Who the heck will realise that there's a Bistro in such a cosy house? Not for me though, I think it's just some cool lot!

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Kokopelli serves both local and western cuisine. From the unpretentious char koay teow and lou shue fun to grilled steaks and pastas, there seemed to be something for everyone. Prices were very reasonable too.

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Hidden in an unassuming bungalow lot, you might mistake the homey charm of KOKOPELLI'S TRAVELLERS BISTRO as just another house.
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Hidden in an unassuming bungalow lot, you might mistake the homey charm of KOKOPELLI'S TRAVELLERS BISTRO as just another quaint-looking home.
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Hidden in an unassuming bungalow lot, you might mistake the homey charm of KOKOPELLI'S TRAVELLERS BISTRO as just another house.
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Hidden in an unassuming bungalow lot, you might mistake the homey charm of KOKOPELLI'S TRAVELLERS BISTRO as just another house.
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The food at Kokopelli's.
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Cottage Pie.
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Food: Asian and western
Address: 4 Jalan 20/7 Taman Paramount, 46100 Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03 7956 7505

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9. Nature: For a mini getaway, forget the stress of the city and dine in the virgin forests of Bukit Lanjan in SUBAK

Built on the fringes of the natural virgin jungles of Bukit Lanjan, subak is a sanctuary that promises diners a culinary journey of fine food and personalised service. In keeping with the dynamic Balinese culture that is constantly fusing the old and traditional, with the new and innovative; subak aims to emulate this concept by blending its rustic decor with functional yet unique furniture and fittings. The soothing sounds of flowing water from our own fresh water spring, and the natural cacophony of crickets and other jungle dwellers is the perfect backdrop for Chef Hassan’s gastronomic creations.

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For a mini getaway, forget the stress of the city and dine in the virgin forests of Bukit Lanjan in SUBAK.
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For a mini getaway, forget the stress of the city and dine in the virgin forests of Bukit Lanjan in SUBAK.
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For a mini getaway, forget the stress of the city and dine in the virgin forests of Bukit Lanjan in SUBAK.
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Rendang.
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Grilled Rack of Lamb with highland vegetable and mashed sweet potato @ RM58.
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Food: Balinese, Halal
Address: Lot 3213 Jalan Penchala Indah, Bukit Lanjan 60000
Tel: 3-7729 9030 / 31

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10. Sumptuous: If you love your meat, the salamis and hams hanging from the ceiling of NEROTECA will excite you

Neroteca is a non-halal restaurant and deli, specializing in authentic Italian dishes with pork. A long, tall, narrow glass box, bright lights, wall-to-wall wine, pasta and sauces, with hanging salami and ham, it hosts a unique friendly atmosphere with a quaint atmosphere. Neroteca packs in people, energy and great flavours. There is nowhere like Neroteca anywhere in the city.

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Neroteca specializes in Italian dishes with pork, with salamis and ham hanging from ceilings. With floor-to-ceiling shelves stocked with Italian kitchen staples and the widest selection of Italian wines in Kuala Lumpur, a deli case bursting with Italian meats and cheeses, and a sweet little bar fronting an authentically macho espresso machine, Neroteca is the closest thing to an enoteca this side of Florence.

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Cold cuts hanging from the ceiling.
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Cold cuts.
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Neroteca’s risotto con funghi with mixed mushrooms and rucola green peas (RM32)
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Prosciutto and Melon
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Food: Italian, Non-halal
Address: Unit G-1, Seri Bukit Ceylon, No. 8, Lorong Ceylon, 50250 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03 2070 0530

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11. Casual: The words "Lobster Briyani" should be enough to convince you to have a go at FIERCE CURRY HOUSE

This round at Fierce Curry House challenged our perception of this popular dish. Boston Lobster, King Prawn and Scallop Biryanis are recently perfected variations. Taste seems just as important as presentation.

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Cosy interior
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Tiger Prawn Hyderabadi Dum Biryani
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Lobster Biryani - 900gm lobster serves three for RM170.
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Lobster Biryani with Condiments, Salads and Curries.
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Food: Indian, Halal
Address: 16 Jalan Kemuja, Bangsar Utama, 59000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 019 383 0945 / 03 2202 3456

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12. Relaxing: Feed both your tummy and your soul with a luxe, jungle experience at TAMARIND SPRINGS

Nestled within Ampang’s natural forest reserve, Tamarind Springs offers fine contemporary Indochinese cuisine. Tamarind Springs’ elegant décor, infused with traditional and rustic Asian furnishings, adds to its warm and cosy ambience, while knowledgeable staff are at hand to help. Start with their recommended Vietnamese pan fried pesto and snakehead fish roe crisp, before trying their Phnom Penh wagyu beef lok lak with lime and black pepper.

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Jungle Luxe Dining Experience In Tamarind Springs, Ampang.
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Jungle Luxe Dining Experience In Tamarind Springs, Ampang.
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Jungle Luxe Dining Experience In Tamarind Springs, Ampang.
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Jungle Luxe Dining Experience In Tamarind Springs, Ampang.
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Traditional Indochinese Village Cuisine.
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Traditional Indochinese Village Cuisine.
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Food: Traditional Indochinese Village Cuisine, Halal
Address: Jalan 1, Taman Tun Abdul Razak (TAR), Ampang, KL
Tel: 03 4256 9300

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13. Unconventional: End the night with drinks on a helipad as you watch the soothing sunset at the HELI LOUNGE BAR

Drinking on a heli pad? That’s a winning combo. There are two parts to Heli Lounge Bar: a proper bar on level 34 of Menara KH and a (active) helipad on top of the building. In order to go up to the helipad, you’ll need to climb a few flights of stairs, and it’s not for the lazy. On the helipad, you will get a stunning 360-degree view of KL city.

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Address: HeliLounge Bar @ Menara KH, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 03 2110 5034

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53 Motorcycles And 8 Cars Destroyed In Fire At Gombak PPR

53 motorcycles and eight cars were razed in a fire that broke out at the Gombak Setia People's Housing Project (PPR) early on Monday morning, 6 July

According to Free Malaysia Today, the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call at 5.05am this morning and quickly dispatched 24 personnel and several fire engines."As many as 24 firefighters were dispatched from Wangsa Maju, Gombak Selatan, and Setapak Fire and Rescue Stations to the scene," said operations officer Zaid Zainal.

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The emergency response team arrived at 5.15am and were able to control the blaze under 10 minutes

"The fire happened at the parking lot of the housing area and involved 53 motorcycles and eight cars," said Zaid, as quoted by Berita Harian."The motorcycles were completely destroyed while the eight cars were 60% to 80% burnt."

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The fire was completely put out by the firefighters at 5.47am

There were no victims reported and the cause of the fire is still being investigated.

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Gara-Gara Terjebak Dengan Review TikTok, Gadis Kesal Harga Kangkung Sepinggan Cecah RM22

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

Zaman sekarang, orang kita pantang tengok kalau ada restoran viral je mesti semua nak serbu sebab nak join the hype. Betul tak?

Tambahan pula jika ramai influencer dan TikToker yang buat review di restoran tersebut. Memang ramai yang akan terpengaruh dan terliur melihat cara mereka makan sambil memberi ulasan.Namun, lain pula yang terjadi dalam sebuah video tular ini apabila dua orang gadis naik angin kerana sayur kangkung yang dipesan berharga RM22 sepinggan telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @wiwinbollmixdance Nasib baik staf layan baik...angin dah naik dah ni#wiwinbollmixdance #wiwinreview   bunyi asal - WIWINBOLLMIXDANCE - WIWINBOLLMIXDANCE

Pergi restoran viral, sekali hidangan yang dipesan indah khabar dari rupa

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @wiwinbollmixdance, kelihatan dua orang gadis itu sedang menjamu selera di sebuah restoran viral yang dikatakan sedap oleh ramai TikToker.Apa yang mencuri tumpuan adalah apabila mereka terkejut melihat harga sayur kangkung tumis yang dipesan berharga RM22 sepinggan.“Guys, ini ke tempat makan viral yang korang dok puji-puji sedap tu? Ini worth ke dengan kangkung RM22? I'm speechless. Kalau harga RM7 aku boleh terima, RM7 pun aku dah berat, ni RM22. Mana TikToker yang review tu? Harga dia agak-agaklah weh," katanya.

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"Mungkin kangkung tu dia pergi petik kat atas gunung kot. Sebulan baru dapat balik rumah, sebab tu mahal" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah mencecah 2M views, 134.8K likes dan 3K shares di laman TikTok.Rata-rata netizen turut terkejut dengan harga kangkung yang sangat mahal dan tidak berbaloi dengan hidangan yang dimasak seperti itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Cekik darah betul ya kangkung macam tu RM22. Baik masak sendiri lagi puas hati :/

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Domino's Pizza Troll Isu 'Kekanda Adinda' Sambil Promosi Menu Terbaru. Serius Bijak!

Pada 25 Disember 2018, Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa menulis satu warkah panjang buat Nurul Izzah Anwar yang membahasakan dirinya sebagai 'kekanda' manakala Izzah sebagai 'adinda'

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Warkah tersebut menceritakan tentang keresahan beliau dengan keputusan yang telah dibuat oleh Nurul Izzah iaitu meletakkan jawatan Naib Presiden Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) dan Pengerusi PKR Pulau Pinang.Dr Mujahid menerusi tulisannya berkata beliau tidak boleh tidur kerana bimbangkan keadaan Nurul Izzah yang dianggapnya sebagai 'Puteri Reformasi'. Beliau turut berasa amat bangga dengan gelaran itu malah sering menjadikannya inspirasi kepada anak-anak dan golongan muda lain agar mencontohi Nurul Izzah.

Seperti yang dijangka, surat terbuka tersebut berjaya menarik perhatian orang ramai. Baca penulisan penuh di bawah:

WARKAH DARI CORDOVA UNTUK NURUL IZZAH

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله وبركاته
Ke hadapan Adinda Nurul...Posted by Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa on Tuesday, December 25, 2018

"Ini bukan menteri agama, ni menteri senggama."
Tak kering gusi baca komen netizen. Ramai menganggap warkah ini mampu menyebabkan 'geli tekak' kepada pembaca.

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Sementara isu ini masih hangat, Domino's Pizza Malaysia bijak mengambil peluang dengan marketing nakal mereka

Semalam, 27 Disember 2018, Domino's menerusi Facebook memuat naik sekeping warkah pendek yang turut mengandungi kiasan 'kekanda' dan 'adinda'.Posting itu dibuat sempena mempromosikan menu terbaru mereka iaitu Butterscotch Bread & Butter Pudding yang dijadualkan keluar pada esok, 29 Disember 2018.

"Kekanda tak boleh makan tanpa memikirkan adinda."

 Dinda kanda pergi hanya
Seketika cuma
Inikan semua demi
Masa depan kita

Dinda jangan kecil hati, kanda pergi Domino's tunggu Butterscotch Bread & Butter Pudding keluar 29 Disember ni! Posted by Domino's Pizza Malaysia on Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Netizen yang terhibur turut sama nakal dengan meminta Domino's untuk tidak menaikkan harga mereka, malah ada juga yang meminta pizza percuma!

Menariknya, Domino's cukup rajin melayan komen netizen dan membalasnya dengan cukup sempoi.

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Terbaiklah Domino's! #Kipidap

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Redang Resort Calls Out FB Livestreamer For Fake RM399 Vacation Promo At Their Hotel

A four-star resort hotel on Pulau Redang, Terengganu has called out a popular Facebook livestreamer for selling unauthorised vacation packages at their hotel

Laguna Redang Island Resort took to Facebook on Wednesday, 11 November, to warn the public of a scammer who was not given approval or consent by the resort to offer any holiday packages.The hotel also warned holiday-goers from transferring funds into bank accounts that did not bear the hotel's name to prevent themselves from getting scammed."These fraudsters will defraud the public online or on social media, and will impersonate agents of Laguna with attractive packages that are obviously not offered by Laguna," alerted the resort.

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The warning comes after a popular Facebook businessman did a livestream offering an all-in 3D2N package with no expiration date at the resort.
And he stated that it will only cost RM399 in total.

The man announced the holiday package during a livestream on 11 November as an '11.11 Sales' event on his Facebook business page. However, the video has since been taken down.During the stream, he claimed that the packages will include Malaysia Airlines flight tickets to Pulau Redang and seven meals on the island. He said the hotel stay can be redeemed at anytime and has no expiry date, and will provide absolute flexibility to the traveller as name and departure dates of the package can also be changed.In addition, he said customers will be entered into a lucky draw and two winners will win a brand new Proton X50 SUV each.According to Sin Chew Daily, over 8,000 packages were sold within two hours. Priced at RM399 each, the deals would have earned him over RM3.2 million in a day.

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Laguna Redang Island Resort also announced that a mysterious sum of RM100,000 was banked into the resort's bank account later that day

The resort stated that the amount was transferred without any prior knowledge or authorisation from the hotel. Therefore, they have instructed their bank to remit the total back to the sender's account of whom they did not specify.The resort said that it has also reported the whole incident to the police and has called on victims of the vacation package fraud to do the same.

The businessman has since gone back to Facebook to apologise to his viewers and said that his team made a "technical error" over the holiday packages

In a Facebook livestream on Saturday, 14 November, he said he will bear all consequences of the mistake.According to China Press, the businessman said all customers who previously purchased the Laguna Redang Island Resort packages will be compensated with accommodation upgrades to the five-star Tanjung Rhu Resort in Pulau Langkawi, Kedah at no additional cost.Meanwhile, those who did not want to change hotels could request a refund."Customers who are willing to change packages, we include meals for three days and two nights, airport transfers, and a one-day island tour," he said, while maintaining that the packages have no expiration dates and are transferable to another person.

In September, a couple was detained by the police over suspicion of running a fake luxury vacation travel agency:

                Malaysian Couple Arrested After Targeting Frontliners With Fake Luxury Vacation Packages

The couple has scammed a total of 514 victims.

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M'sian City Life #2: Entrepreneur Without Arms Reminds You To Never F***ing Give Up

Have you ever imagined yourself without arms? What kind of a person would you be?

35-year-old Muhammad Zhariff Afandi from Selangor was born without both his arms and has been leading a normal life, from the start

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His list of great achievements include participating in various extreme sports that include a 85km trail-running challenge and finishing a 6.5km swimathon three times, starting up his own social venture company, The Zhariff Initiative, and opening Malaysia's first departmental store with focus on local and regional brands, LOKA Malaysia.

Undeterred by his physical condition, a young Zhariff went to school on his own at the age of 2 and tried parasailing when he was 4. He wanted to be independent but it was hard because people always saw him differently, like the headmaster who rejected his application into his primary school:

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"This was me when I was in Grade 1. I was pretty small sized actually. And for some reason, I was always referred to as the budak putih (white boy). I'm not sure if it was because I was always more comfortable conversing in English, or because I probably had the fairest coloured skin in class.""Being someone with no arms though, at first my application to the school was rejected. It was pretty much a normal school, with normal kids, and the headmaster felt that the school might not able to cater with the perceived facilities for someone like myself. He felt perhaps I would be more suited to some special school, with the necessary facilities for someone like me," Zhariff shared in a Facebook post.

"I kind of remembered that day. As my mum walked out from the principal's office to break the news, I had that slightly confused feeling like "Huh....what the…?"," Zhariff recalled.

Then the unexpected happened. Zhariff asked his mum if he could have a word with the headmaster.
"This six-and-a-half-year-old kid, had something to say about it and wasn't going to just let this slide," Zhariff said.

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Zhariff has always believed that he can achieve anything as long as he puts his mind to it, and what he did as a child — going up to a headmaster to fight for his own right to stay in a school that he wanted to be in — led him to become who he is today. "I've had some awesome memories of primary school, and am glad I managed to experience every part of it. Any difficulty was overcome by solutions. My dad made a customised desk for me. We gave the cleaner lady some allowance to assist me in my toilet needs, and just went with it. Everything else created the me today, and till this day I believe in that if you want something, you just got to do something about it. Even if you know you've got limitations, you should never let it limit you. Ultimately you should just never f###ing give up. Belief can be a powerful thing," Zhariff shared.

Zhariff's willpower and tenacity saw him grow up in the most typical Malaysian setting, going through normal routines, without any special aid

Despite his physical disabiliy, Zhariff has completed a 85km trail-running challenge.
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He has received multiple accolades for his involvement in many humanitarian relief and community development programs including the 2011 Perdana Youth Award – Youth of the Year (Outstanding Achievement Award)  and the Youth of the Year Award (Social & Community Award) 2006 by the Malaysian Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Fueled by his passion for business and entrepreneurship, Zhariff recently opened a retail concept store, named LOKA Malaysia, in Nu Sentral

Zhariff (in red) with Yuna (right) at Loka Malaysia.
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As the CIO of the Gemilang Usahawan (Excellent Entrepreneur) division of the Malay Economic Action Council (MTEM), Zhariff has been reaching out to communities and developing youth-oriented commercial industries. Even his brainchild, Loka Malaysia, serves as a platform for local brands such as Pestle and Mortar and Tarik Jeans to reach out to a larger mass market.

Zhariff's self-belief and perseverance have seen him doing great things not just for himself, but also for the community

Zhariff participating in Good Will Walk!, an event aimed to raise 200 tonnes of food and RM3.6 million.
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Zhariff volunteered in Aceh for eight months in the aftermath of the 2004 Tsunami and was involved many humanitarian activities including relief work for the Kelantan flood victims. He also recently teamed up with social activist Syed Azmi to distribute masks for school kids affected by bauxite mining in Kuantan.Way to go, Zhariff!

Life in the city can be hectic and, at times, overwhelming. But that’s also where life’s greatest stories and lessons come from.
So for our ‘Malaysian City Life’ series, we want to hear from everyday Malaysians - YOU!

If you have any stories that you’d like to share, whether it's yours or from someone you know, send them over to [email protected] or send us a message on Facebook. You might just see your story featured here!Also, do stay tuned for the next episode of Malaysian City Life!


Ben & Jerry's Closes Down Permanently In Malaysia

After slightly over a year since its first store's opening in Malaysia, Ben & Jerry's has decided to permanently shut down

In a Facebook post on 17 December, the US ice cream chain announced its decision "after careful consideration of [their] business and the challenges of operating in the country during a global pandemic"."We want to thank our beloved fans, to anyone who's ever enjoyed our products, visited our Scoop Shop, and took part in any of our activities in Kuala Lumpur," it wrote.

Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop outlet in Sunway Pyramid had given out 10,000 free scoops to celebrate its launch last year

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The brand had offered 16 different ice cream flavours, including its global bestsellers – Cherry Garcia, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Chunky Monkey, New York Super Fudge Chunk, Triple Caramel Chunk, and Tonight Dough. It also served shakes, sundaes, and ice cream cakes.

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Some of the bestselling pints are also sold at major supermarkets, such as AEON, Jaya Grocer, and Sam's Groceria. In a comment to SAYS, Ben & Jerry's said that pints sold at Malaysian supermarkets will be discontinued.

Devastated by the news, fans have taken to its social media posts to express their sadness

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Maybe someday we'll meet again, Ben & Jerry's :')

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After having seemingly 'vanished' since 2016, this popular patisserie recently returned to Malaysia's shores:

                Délifrance Finally Re-Opens In Malaysia With Its 1st Outlet In Publika!

The French bakery had been 'missing' since 2016.

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Saying goodbye to our favourite places is the hardest :(

                Here's What Happened To Shakey's Pizza And 14 Other Childhood Eateries In Malaysia

I miss Wendy's ice cream. :(

Read the full story

                Iconic Speedy Outlet In Mid Valley Is Closing Down And Netizens Are Devastated

It's the beginning of the end for one of Malaysia's most well-known home entertainment stores.

Read the full story

                Historic Cold Storage Supermarket In PJ Is Closing Down By End Of 2019

It is one of the oldest supermarkets in PJ. :(

Read the full story


Dad's Reunion With His 3 Daughters After Being Apart For 7 Months Will Leave You In Tears

A video showing a father disguising himself as an 'air conditioner mechanic' to surprise his three daughters he has not seen for seven months has brought thousands of Malaysians online to tears

In the about four-minute-long video, Massoezailin Saleh shared that she had been planning for her husband Mohd Azaruddin Tukari's surprise return to their children after he received approval to return home.Massoezailin told SAYS that her husband was stranded in Singapore while working as a bus driver since the Movement Control Order (MCO) began on 18 March."My husband wanted to surprise the kids because they haven't seen each other for so long. Also, he wanted to test if the kids could still recognise their father," she told us in an interview.

Image via Massoezailin Saleh/Saufee Saleh (Facebook)

In the video, Azaruddin can be seen going all out to surprise his daughters

He wears a face mask covering almost his entire face and brings along a small ladder as well as a bucket of tools to fix the air conditioner in the living room.At first, the children are doing their usual things at home; some are walking around the house, some are watching the television.However, after a while, the children — aged five, eight, and 10 — find something is amiss with the 'air con mechanic'. Their actions turn visibly awkward in the video. They keep staring at the man; one of them even rubs her chin, as if wondering why the man looks familiar.Massoezailin said her daughters found it weird that she was recording at that time, but they were more concerned about the strange man who resembled their father.Midway through, the children's faces turn red after Azaruddin calls them to come over to receive Kinder Bueno treats from him.

Image via Massoezailin Saleh/Saufee Saleh (Facebook)

In the end, when Azaruddin pulls down his face mask to drink a glass of water, one of the children lets out a cry and calls him 'dad'

The children rush to their father and Azaruddin gives them a big bear hug."Tears after (holding them in for) seven months," Massoezailin wrote in the caption of the video."(Azaruddin) disguised as an air con mechanic, but children still have the instinct that the person is their father.""It is not easy to stay almost seven months apart. It is a period we never expected. We have cried too much over this, but all of this is God's fate."

Image via Massoezailin Saleh/Saufee Saleh (Facebook)

Massoezailin said her husband will be spending two weeks with his daughters here in Malaysia before returning back to Singapore for work.

At the time of writing, a reuploaded post of the video has garnered over 105,000 likes and 38,000 shares on Facebook

Thousands of comments mentioned how the video had brought them to tears."Alamak, I don't know why I started crying," a top comment read, while another added, "Siot lah. I am crying while smiling over here."

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"I cried when I saw the children's temperament. The sentence 'pa' clearly shows how much the children miss their father," shared another netizen.

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"My tears suddenly flowed down when the children ran to hug their father," a Facebook user said. "The soundtrack also played a role (in making me cry) for suddenly getting louder at that point."

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Last week, a video showing a Malaysian dad waving at his children in Johor Bahru from Singapore moved many netizens to tears as well:

                Heartbreaking Video Shows Malaysian Dad In Singapore Waving Across At Family In Johor

He hasn't seen them in over 200 days. :'(

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[VIDEO] Berbasikal Dari Selangor Ke Perak, Wanita Ini Kongsi Effort Tunang Untuk Berjumpa

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Pasangan kekasih sememangnya pasti mencari waktu untuk berjumpa bukan?

Tambahan lagi, jika duduk berjauhan ataupun Long Distance Relationship (LDR). Iyalah, jarang nak berjumpa dan masing-masing pula sibuk dengan kerja.Tetapi, zaman percintaan ini orang kata apa-apa saja sanggup dilakukan untuk orang istimewa, betul tak?Seperti video yang tular di TikTok ini apabila seorang wanita berkongsi kesungguhan teman lelakinya yang sanggup berbasikal jauh untuk berjumpa telah mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @lipashgoweng tiktok u jangan nak banned video i eh  babap kang !  to my favourite person : thankyou for everything  , dah anggap kamu macam tali pusat dah  @hyperboy  #fyp #foryoupage #xyzbca #fyp  Sad and lonely

Sanggup berbasikal semata-mata nak berjumpa

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang wanita berkongsi kisah pada awalnya dia tidak mengetahui apa-apa pun mengenai kejutan tersebut yang dirancang oleh tunangnya.Dia mula merasa risau kerana lelaki berkenaan tidak menjawab semua mesejnya dan memberitahu keberadaannya.Difahamkan, tunang wanita itu mengayuh sejauh 126 kilometer seorang diri semata-mata untuk berjumpa dengannya.“I kerja dekat supermarket tau, so pagi pagi i nampak ada customer beli ice cream, I pun hairan lah, makan ice cream pagi pagi. And otak I pun still dekat rumah time tu, masih blur blur, tengok-tengok orangnya macam kenal hmm rupanya cinta hati saya. Walaupun LDR (hubungan jarak jauh), effort nak jumpa tu sangat mahal,” tulisnya.

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"Ambillah kak, dunia ni milik awak berdua, longlast both of you" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai pandangan dan reaksi mereka mengenainya.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 570.2K views, 80.1K likes dan 1,685 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Sweet betul tengok, jauh tu dia mengayuh :)

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[VIDEO] Beri Hadiah 'Kondom' Kepada Pengantin, Sekumpulan Lelaki Ini Terima Kecaman Ramai

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Kebiasaannya, pengantin pasti akan mendapat hadiah daripada para tetamu semasa mereka datang ke majlis

Hadiah itu pula terpulang kepada individu masing-masing untuk memberinya. Selalunya orang akan memberi barangan dapur dan kegunaan harian betul tak?Namun, tular sebuah video baru-baru ini memaparkan rakan-rakan pengantin berjenaka memberi hadiah kondom telah mendapat kecaman ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

Kesian nampak sangat pengantin perempuan tu tak selesa kat atas pelamin dengan orang bagi hadiah bukan-bukan. Kalau salah sorang ni bf korang, sila minta putus, cari jantan lain, jantan dlm video ni semua x guna pic.twitter.com/L16klURxJq— MALAYSIA MOST VIRALL (@MALAYSIAVIRALL) June 18, 2022

Cuba 'berjenaka' beri hadiah kahwin kondom

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan sedang berlangsungnya sebuah majlis perkahwinan.Namun, selepas itu kelihatan rakan-rakan pengantin lelaki mula beratur dam memberikan 'hadiah' semasa di atas pelamin. Mereka seorang demi seorang mula memberikan kondom sebagai hadiah kepada pengantin itu.Susulan tularnya video itu yang mendapat kecaman ramai, pengantin lelaki memberitahu sumber dia memohon maaf bagi pihak rakannya itu."Saya sebagai pengantin memohon maaf ke atas video ini. Saya pun ingin memohon maaf atas kesilapan kawan saya, tidak tahu sampai viral satu Malaysia," katanya.

"Pengantin perempuan terlalu malu. kalau aku memang dah makan maki" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut mengecam tindakan tersebut dan menyifatkannya jenaka yang tidak kena tempat.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 1M views, 7,723 retweets dan 7,300 likes di Twitter.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di Twitter:

Mintak maaf nak selit komen sikit. Sebab tu jangan romanticized gagal spm takpe. Dah besar jadi macam ni. Tak paham adab dalam majlis. Tak paham cara menjaga maruah wanita. Knowledge is power. Be a man. Not just a boy.— HelloItsMeKaz (@khairunisazamri) June 18, 2022

If im the bride, i would say “condom? why would my husband need that? We already married, sah. Why dont you keep it to yourself, takut gf u mengandung anak harimau pula, or at least elak u kena Siflis nanti.., so thank me for the reminder..” lepastu campak kat muka dia.— Nadia  (@nadiazaman__) June 19, 2022

Nak bergurau, bukan dengan cara begini. Lawak hubungan kelamin suami isteri jangan sekali-kali disentuh. Tolonglah jangan mencari publisiti murahan sebegini. Kesian pengantin dan pasangannya. Jadi kawan, janganlah memalukan kawan sendiri. Tak ada duit, tak perlu beli hadiah.—  ● (@iRaesmee) June 18, 2022

Itu penting nya ilmu. Dah nikah pun nk bagi segala stoking getah kecil. What for? Dah nikah pun kwn tu, its halal. Tah bagi yang lebihan sendiri. But, still tak patut beli kan hadiah kawin mcm tu kt kwn2 yg bru nikah. Tapi tulah... tah la.. kel.. kot.. entah.. — nulovef4  (@nelovef4) June 18, 2022

pengantin perempuan terlalu malu. kalau aku memang dah makan maki. mintak mic dari dj bagi lagi malu bia dia tahu. buto punya jantan— Fika.  (@dirtydust_) June 18, 2022

Tolong la respect sikit the bride n groom. Dari bagi kat pengantin, baik pakai kat diri sendiri. Tu pon kalau function— Muhammad Firdaus (@firdaussabri98) June 18, 2022

Sian prmpuan tu, muka dia pun dh tak selesa... nk joke pun agak² la, mmng dri luar nmpk xde ap.. dlm hati pengantin tu, mau menyumpah hbis korang.— Zee'e  (@vindicator117) June 18, 2022

Harap tak ada lagi hadiah macam ini beri pada pengantin. Masing-masing pun boleh fikir sendiri :)


Tawar Servis RM300 Ambil Gambar Wedding Guna AI, Ramai Pertikai Tak Berbaloi Bayar

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Kepada pasangan raja sehari, sudah pasti ramai yang akan mengupah jurugambar untuk mengambil gambar kahwin sebagai memori

Iyalah, gambar itu dijadikan sebagai kenangan untuk kita mengimbau kembali pada masa hadapan. Semestinya, pasangan pengantin juga telah bersiap cantik dan segak untuk mengambil gambar di majlis persandingan atau outdoor. Namun, baru-baru ini tular sebuah posting yang memaparkan jurugambar memudahkan urusan penggambaran dengan menggunakan AI telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat posting penuh itu di bawah:

Sialaaaa ada photographer offer pakej wedding photography secara Ai dengan harga RM300 just kene bagi gambar passport pasangan, jenis baju, warna dan tema. Terkekek kekek aku tengok tumpang tanya ni tema dia distorted di alam bunian ke? Bhahahaha. pic.twitter.com/GyPHjfGXpV— Januar Haikal (@Januarhaikal) May 6, 2023

Edit gambar guna AI, sekali lain pula hasilnya

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang jurugambar sedang memuat naik gambar perkahwinan yang disunting menggunakan teknologi AI. Namun, apa yang lebih mengejutkan adalah apabila hasil gambar yang disunting itu agak lain dan tidak serupa dengan rupa sebenar pengantin. Tambahnya lagi, pasangan pengantin hanya perlu berikan gambar passport, jenis baju, warna dan tema untuk dapatkan gambar sebegini. Kos penyuntingan gambar tersebut berharga RM300.

Image via @Januarhaikal (Twitter)

Image via @Januarhaikal (Twitter)

Image via @Januarhaikal (Twitter)

Image via @Januarhaikal (Twitter)

"Bunian ke ni, dengan backgroundnya macam itu" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya posting itu yang kini meraih sehingga 389K views, 1K retweets dan 2K likes di Twitter, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi masing-masing. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Twitter:

Image via @Januarhaikal (Twitter)

Image via @Januarhaikal (Twitter)

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