Popular Lofi Girl Stream Taken Off YouTube After False Copyright Claim By M'sian Company

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Fans from all over the world were upset when several livestreams on popular YouTube channel, Lofi Girl, were removed over copyright claims made by a Malaysian record label company

On Sunday, 10 July, after several users reported that they could no longer play the livestreams, Lofi Girl tweeted that its channel had been falsely accused of copyright violations.They wrote, "Lofi radios have been taken down because of false copyright strikes, hopefully YouTube will sort this out quickly."Attached was a screenshot of an email stating that it's video lofi hip hop radio - beats to relax/study to received a copyright strike due to a complaint by FMC Music Sdn Bhd Malaysia, a company based in Kuala Lumpur.

The lofi radios have been taken down because of false copyright strikes, hopefully @YouTubeCreators @YouTube will sort this quickly... pic.twitter.com/X01hL6jT2N— Lofi Girl (@lofigirl) July 10, 2022

The video, with its widely-recognisable animation of a girl studying at her desk with headphones on, is popular for its calming music that people enjoy listening to while studying or working

The years-long livestream has over 668 million views on YouTube. According to VICE, the video would have been seven years old if it had not been the victim of another false copyright claim in 2020, which had reset its publication date.After Sunday's takedown, Business Insider reported that another one of Lofi Girl's popular streams, beats to sleep/chill to, was also removed as a result of a copyright violation claim.They reported that false copyright strikes have been a common issue for YouTube and its creators, as bad actors often falsely report videos for unknown reasons.

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YouTube has since confirmed that the copyright complaints were false and apologised for taking down the videos

In a tweet on Monday, 11 July,  the company "confirmed the takedown requests were abusive" and terminated the account of the complainant.It said it also withdrew the copyright strikes that were issued to the account after the false report.The company said it can take up to 48 hours for videos to be reinstated.

confirmed the takedown requests were abusive & terminated the claimants account  we've resolved the strikes + reinstated your vids – it can sometimes take 24-48 hours for everything to be back to normal! so sorry this happened & thx for your patience as we sorted it out — TeamYouTube (@TeamYouTube) July 11, 2022

Meanwhile, while waiting for the video's return, some fans have have taken to FMC Music's social media pages to criticise the company for their alleged complaint against the YouTube channel.SAYS has reached out to FMC Music for comment and has not received a reply as of writing.

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A Yearbook Chemistry Joke That Turned Out To Be Too Hot For A School To Handle

A senior class vice president and all-around model student Paris Gray (who it seems is not very good at spelling) tried out a chemistry joke, but she didn't get a positive reaction from school administrators

The science joke Paris put in the yearbook
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Paris was suspended when school administrators figured out what her yearbook quote meant

The quote read, "When the going gets tough just remember to Barium, Carbon, Potassium, Thorium, Astatine, Arsenic, Sulfur, Uranium, Phosphorus."

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When the elements are translated into their symbols on the periodic table, they spell out:

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Barium, Carbon, Potassium, Thorium, Astatine, Arsenic, Sulfur, Uranium, Phosphorus translate to [Ba][C][K] [Th][At] [As][S] [U][P], when you use their acronyms.

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Well played, Paris. Well played.

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Sadly, the school administrators don't share her enthusiasm for the hilariously nerdy joke

What began as a light-hearted quote to fondly remember her senior year could possibly threaten Paris's ability to attend graduation. Paris told local news station WSB-TV, "I think their reaction was beyond what it should have been because nobody understood it. It just completely destroyed me, and my mom's been telling me don't let it ruin my happiness but it's like really taking a big toll."

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The whole controversy could have been avoided if yearbook editors or staff at the school had caught the quote before the yearbooks had been printed, but perhaps some people are just slow to the punchline.

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But thanks to the Internet for its love for chemistry, and wordplay, and 90s references (intentional or otherwise), the story spread, and justice has been served

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The school's principal called Paris and now she will be able to walk at graduation after meeting with the school district’s superintendent.

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Selamba Baring Atas Bantal, Aksi Comel Baby Dekat MR DIY Buat Ramai Teringin Nak Beli

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Membeli-belah di kedai serbaneka terkenal MR DIY merupakan satu pengalaman yang menyeronokkan

Kedai ini memang favourite mak dan ayah kita. Terdapat pelbagai barangan yang dijual di situ, termasuklah peralatan gardening dan juga barangan decoration rumah. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok berkenaan sepasang suami isteri yang 'terjumpa' baby comel ketika membeli-belah di MR DIY telah meraih perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @jayjay150214 jumpa dekat D.I.Y   #fyp #foryoupage  suara asli - je - jeya

'Terjumpa' baby comel dekat MR DIY, siap tanya berapa harga nak beli

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @jayjay150214, kelihatan dia bersama isterinya sedang membeli-belah di kedai serbaneka MR DIY.Namun, apa yang mencuri tumpuan ramai adalah apabila mereka terjumpa baby comel  sedang berbaring bersama plushie di kedai serbaneka tersebut. Difahamkan, bayi itu sebenarnya merupakan anak mereka sendiri.Lebih menghiburkan, mereka berdua berpakat nak membeli baby itu dan siap bertanyakan berapa harganya.

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"MR DIY mana ni bang? Nak beli juga" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video tersebut yang kini meraih sehingga 1.1M views, 155.4K likes dan 1.9K comments di TikTok, rata-rata netizen memberikan pelbagai reaksi selepas melihat video tersebut. Malah, ada juga netizen yang turut ingin membeli baby comel di MR DIY tersebut. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Kalau dah restock baby tu bagitahu tau, sebab admin pun nak beli jugak :D

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Ibu Bapa WAJIB Tahu Cara Monitor Kegunaan Telefon Anak Secara Online Dengan Aplikasi Ini

Berita tentang budak lelaki berusia 12 tahun yang telah merogol kanak-kanak berusia 4 tahun baru-baru ini sememangnya telah mengejutkan orang ramai terutamanya ibu bapa

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Kejadian tersebut berlaku di rumah pengasuh yang dikatakan telah menjaga mangsa sejak bulan Oktober 2017. Namun, anak pengasuh yang baru berusia 12 tahun telah bertindak melakukan perbuatan jijik tersebut dengan menyuruh mangsa membuka seluar lalu menyentuh kemaluan mangsa.Sungguh tidak disangka. Semuda 12 tahun dan masih dibangku sekolah, sudah berani berkelakuan seperti itu. Mengapa?Puncanya adalah dari penggunaan telefon bimbit tanpa pengawasan ibu bapa. Oleh itu, kanak-kanak ini bebas menggunakan telefon bimbit untuk apa sahaja tujuan dan pada bila-bila masa. Bahaya sebenarnya.

Seorang pengguna Facebook iaitu Azmuhaini Aini telah berkongsi satu aplikasi yang boleh digunakan oleh ibu bapa untuk mengawasi penggunaan telefon anak masing-masing

Posting tersebut turut mendapat perhatian orang ramai dan meraih lebih 16 ribu shares ketika artikel ini ditulis.Baca penuh di bawah:

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Terkejut dengar berita budak 12 tahun merogol anak asuhan. Ya Allah lindungilah anak-anak kami semua. Dari berita tu kata semua tu pengaruh gadget. Yerlah kan zaman sekarang semua di hujung jari, cari je apa tekan je apa share je apa semua keluar. Maybe ada yang dah tau app ni tapi yang belum tahu harap membantu.App ni saya install lama jugak lah untuk monitor setiap pergerakan kegunaan hp si kakak. Yup kakak ada hp sendiri dan hp dia memang saya pasang kan line so unlimited internet dan call. supaya dia senang nak call family member, kegunaan kerja sekolah.Tapi semua ada limit.

Untuk ibu bapa di luar sana, boleh install aplikasi ini yang dinamakan 'Google Family Link for parents'

Ini merupakan aplikasi yang boleh anda install di telefon parents.
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Aplikasi ini sangat berguna. Boleh tetapkan waktu. Bila dah habis waktu, telefon tidak boleh digunakan lagi.
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App ni saya boleh monitor apa yang kakak sedang buat. contoh dia tengah online ke. dia tengah tengok youtube ke. tengok game ke apa ke semua saya boleh tahu. dan berapa lama dia tengok dan last dia online semua saya tahu. dan paling penting saya tahu location hp nya berada dimana. tak kisah saya tengah kerje dia di rumah semua saya boleh monitor sebab nya ada notifiication.App ni juga saya kawal penggunaan nya so saya akan set masa ikut saya. so sampai masa hp ni akan padam sendiri dan dia tak leh tekan mana-mana button melainkan call sahaja. kalau dia perlu buka hp juga perlukan code no daripada hp saya.

Aplikasi ini perlu anda install di telefon anda terlebih dahulu. Selepas itu, install juga di telefon anak-anak. Barulah boleh awasi setiap aktiviti mereka.

Password ini juga perlu untuk penggunaan aplikasi ini. Malah, nombor tertera juga akan berubah setiap masa.
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Ibu bapa boleh membuat tetapan di sini.
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1) Application ni perlu di install kat telefon parent yang nak monitor tu dan juga HP anak anda ye. nanti app ni akan minta email bagai so ikut sahaja arahan yang diberikan. Untuk hp parent kena install google family link for parent. Dan kalau untuk hp anak kena install google family link for children & teens.2) Anak nak uninstall. biarlah sebab tak boleh pun. kalau hp si ibu atau bapa uninstall pun masih boleh install balik dan monitor anak macam biasa balik. melainkan parent tu tekan STOP SUPERVISION.3) Kita boleh kawal dan set untuk tontonan movie umum sehingga 18sg atau 18sx. game pun boleh kawal.4) Semua kawalan/perubahan adalah hanya boleh dilakukan di hp si ibu/bapa sahaja.

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Di bawah juga merupakan contoh kalau telefon tak boleh digunakan lagi. haa kakak dia suh tidoq time ni. so dia hanya boleh guna emergency sahaja. iaitu call. parent access tu yang code tadi lah.

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Think You Know What Goes Into Malaysia's Electricity Tariff? We Help You Break It Down

Every day, you turn on your lights, fans, and air-conds without a second thought. But have you ever wondered where your electricity comes from?

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Electricity is distributed by Tenaga Nasional Berhad, or TNB, in the whole of Peninsular Malaysia. While Sabah and Sarawak have their own electricity distributors, TNB is the primary source of electricity in Malaysia.

For a simple light bulb to light up, electricity needs to be generated, transmitted, and distributed to your home

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TNB needs to first generate energy by burning fuel or coal at their power plants. From there, electricity is transmitted via transmission lines before being distributed to your individual homes.This entire process involves infrastructure, raw materials, and operational costs, which is what goes into the electricity tariff in Malaysia. In simple terms, the electricity tariff covers all the costs of bringing electricity to your doorstep.

Think you know all about Malaysia's electricity tariff? Here are a few common questions and misconceptions you should be aware of:

1. Who determines the electricity tariff?

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Short Answer: The government, with the help of the Energy Commission.Contrary to popular belief, TNB does not play a role in determining the electricity tariff in Malaysia. The government via the Energy Commission does so, based on the incentive-based regulation (IBR) framework. The Energy Commission is mandated to set the tariffs and regulate the industry.The current base tariff has been set as 39.45 sen/kWh for 2018, 2019, and 2020 by the government.

2. What exactly is the electricity tariff and ICPT?

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Short Answer: ICPT determines if there's a surcharge or rebate for the tariff.The electricity tariff is divided into two parts, the base tariff and Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT). The base tariff is fixed and will remain the same for three years at a time. On the other hand, ICPT is reviewed every six months depending on global fuel price fluctuations. Global fuel prices are determined by the forces of supply and demand of the product.If the fuel price goes up, you’ll likely get a surcharge. However, if the fuel price goes down, you’ll get a rebate. To illustrate the fact, consumers have enjoyed RM6.3 billion in rebates since the implementation of ICPT in 2014.

3. How many Malaysians are affected by the ICPT?

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Short Answer: Last time, ICPT only affected 20% of Malaysians (non-domestic consumers).If there is an ICPT surcharge, generally it has been commercial and industrial customers that have been affected. The domestic consumers (with monthly consumption of 300kWh and below) are usually paid for by Kumpulan Wang Industri Elektrik (KWIE) up to RM308 million.Malaysians who are underprivileged and registered in the e-Kasih system are also eligible to receive monthly electricity bill subsidies of up to RM40.

4. Why then, is my electricity bill going up?

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Short Answer: It is likely not due to electricity tariffs, but lifestyle changes.Do you have more devices (laptops, phones, TVs) at home than you did five years ago? Have you been blasting the AC because of the hot Malaysian weather? Are you using old electrical appliances at home?Most likely, your electricity bill is not going up because of the electricity tariff, but due to lifestyle changes. All the above can contribute to higher energy consumption, which is why it’s important to be aware of how you use electricity at home.

5. How does the electricity tariff affect my electricity bill?

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Short Answer: (Electricity tariff) x (Your monthly consumption) = (Your electricity bill)You will be charged on different tiers depending on how much electricity you consume and whether you're a domestic, industrial, or commercial consumer. To estimate your electricity bill, try out this real-time electricity bill calculator.

Want to learn more about electricity tariffs in less than three minutes? Watch this video by Tenaga Nasional Berhad to find out all you need to know:

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To find out more info, visit TNB’s website today


His Teacher Once Called Him A Failure. Today, This Malaysian Is An Award-Winning Inventor

Dr Midhat Nabil Ahmad Salimi may be enjoying his run of success today as a senior lecturer and inventor but not many know that he faced a series of failures that had lasted for years

Dr Midhat Nabil Ahmad Salimi (right) receiving an award at the Invention Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX) this year.
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The senior lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) has received multiple accolades including gold awards from the Invention Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX) over the last few years for his work.  Most people would have thought that Midhat has always been a bright student who went on to be a lecturer but he has opened up about his past failures and journey in this life. Midhat shared about how he went from being a youngster that was being branded as a failure by his own teacher to someone who is now teaching and educating the younger generation. Read what he has to say below:

I am compelled to share my story about my past learning experiences. Many of my own students thought that I was a brilliant student since my schooling days. But this isn't true.

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For a start, my UPSR results were good, where I've obtained 2A's and 3C's. However, after that, my academic performance continued to plummet due to my own laziness in learning. For PMR, I only managed 2A's and a C for Maths, dampening my dreams to enter the science stream.  With a heavy heart, I continued my studies in the accounting stream. But luck was on my side, as my school was providing students with an opportunity to exchange their courses into the science stream. This measure was introduced to increase the amount of science students at my school.  I met up with the headmaster to express my wish to switch to the science stream, but he did not agree to allow me to proceed because of my poor PMR results.  I made an earnest promise to him that I'll learn as much as possible and finally he agreed to allow me to enter the science stream.

Once I got into the Science stream studies, I felt that I had made a wrong decision.

The pure science subjects that I took were too difficult for me to follow, coupled with the Additional Mathematics subject that was considered as a "killer subject" to all science students. I got some of the worse results in my entire class (never passing the Additional Mathematics subject for even once) for all the annual examinations. My class teacher was worried. Finally, when the actual SPM results were announced, the results I obtained were utterly terrible.

My teacher handed me the results slip and told me that I will not have a bright future, and I silently agreed with her in my heart.

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After that, I tried to continue my studies at various institutions. Unfortunately, all my applications were rejected one after another.  That was when my episode as a production operator at Denso factory in Bangi begun. After six months, I took up a job offer as a sales assistant at the Guardian pharmacy in Kajang.

Not too long after that, I received information that those who did not excel during SPM could continue their studies in a pre-science course in Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).

This course serves to prepare students and refresh them in their science knowledge ahead of the admission into the UiTM Diploma program.  If students successfully obtain a CGPA of 3.00 and above for the first half of pre-science course, they are eligible to attend diploma programs in UiTM. However, if their CGPA falls short of the 3.00 benchmark, they would have to attend a follow-up course for the second semester. Alhamdullilah, I was accepted into this program at UiTM Jengka, Pahang.

Unfortunately, for my first semester, my CGPA was only at 1.92. The results that I have gotten was a "fail" and I was dismissed from the course.

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After knowing my own results, I thought that the world ahead of me was full of darkness. So, I went back to work part-time after that. Parents also felt very frustrated and gave up on me. But after a week after that, my mother got a call from UiTM Jengka who said that they want to allow me to pursue the second semester of the pre-Science course, as my CGPA was just a little below the 2.00 standard.

After hearing this news, I made a promise in front of my parents to really change and not repeat my past mistakes.

I went through the second semester and Alhamdullilah, I achieved a GPA of 3.25.  I made many changes to my lifestyle including meeting diligently with lecturers, doing many revisions, finding information at the library and joining study groups.

Since then, I have not looked back and keep up that momentum in my studies.

I furthered my studies in UiTM Arau, Perlis, pursuing a diploma course in Industrial Chemicals.  After that, I went on to study Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) Chemical and emerged as the first student in the faculty to graduate with a first class honours, thus allowing me to convert my National Higher Education Fund (PTPTN) loan into a scholarship.  Then, I enrolled myself for master's in Biochemical Engineering at the School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, UK. I became the second best student under the programme and was offered to continue my studies at the same university for a PhD in Chemical Engineering.  Alhamdullilah, I completed my PhD within four years and my thesis was nominated as one of the best thesis.

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So, it is not impossible if we do not succeed in the present, but it does not mean that we will fail forever. The most important thing is to learn from our past failures and never give up.

Insya-Allah, if I can be successful today, all of you certainly can do it too. I adhere to the purposes of the Al-Quran, Surah ar-R'ad (paragraph 11), which reads, "Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves." Alhamdulillah, I thank You for all the blessings which You have given to me over the years, Amin.  Finally, do not ever waste any opportunities that are given to us, because some of us may never ever get that second chance.  This is an honest writing by a man who was not given any hope by anyone once upon a time.  My deepest gratitude towards UiTM for making me who I am today, and Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) for allowing me to make a living here. Thank God.

Living in the city ain’t a piece of cake but it could also be exciting and adventurous. How are you coping? How are you making the best out of things? Do you have a story or experience to share?

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[BREAKING] Agong Summons GPS Reps To Istana Negara

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The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has called forth Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to the Istana Negara today, 23 November

According to a source provided to Malaysiakini, five representatives from the GPS coalition will be facing the King later. Sarawak United People's Party's (SUPP) Richard Riot, Parti Rakyat Sarawak's Aaron Ago Dagang, and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu's (PBB) Alexander Nanta Linggi and Fadillah Yusof will be in attendance at the palace.The fifth representative has not been revealed yet. Following the source, they said that GPS is now "more open" on who could be the next prime minister of Malaysia. However, Muhyiddin's letter of support, where he claims to have 115 MPs supporting a Perikatan Nasional (PN) government, is still valid. "It has not been withdrawn. It might be discussed within GPS soon," the source told Malaysiakini.However, Muhyiddin's letter of support, where he claims to have 115 MPs — including 23 names from GPS — supporting a Perikatan Nasional (PN) government, is still valid.

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A Five-Storey Mall Just Opened Next To Chatuchak Market With Over 700 Stores

Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok is famous for being a shopping haven...
... And it seems things have just gotten better with a new shopping mall that just opened next to it!

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Mixt Chatuchak is a spanking new five-storey mall that has more than 700 stores across eight zones.
From fashion, accessories, home décor, and food to souvenirs and services – the mall has it all!

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The entire first and second floor is dedicated to fashion, accessories, and food where you can shop and eat comfortably in air-conditioning

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On the third floor, home and décor and souvenir stores are aplenty, along with spa and beauty services

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If you're feeling hungry, there is a food court with over 45 stalls where you can enjoy Thai street food with prices starting from THB30 (RM4.10)

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The rest of the floors in the mall are dedicated to its generous parking lot which can accommodate up to 700 vehicles.

The mall is open daily from 10am to 10pm.
So it's a great alternative to Chatuchak Weekend Market if you want to shop in comfort or are visiting on other days besides the weekend.

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Here is how you can get there:

Mixt Chatuchak is a five-minute walk from Mo Chit BTS station and Chatuchak Park MRT station.The mall can be accessed from Sections 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19 of Chatuchak Weekend Market. Alternatively, you can cut through Chatuchak Park and towards the right, there is a car park with an exit which will lead you to Mixt Chatuchak.

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Address:8 Kamphaeng Phew 3 Rd, Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand, 10900You can find it on Google Maps here.Website | Instagram | Facebook

You can also check out a video of the mall here:

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Woman Who Was Sexually Assaulted By A Steward On MAS MH20 Breaks Her Silence

MAS Criticised For Firing Flight Attendant Accused Of Sexual Assault

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Malaysia Airlines (MAS) today confirmed that it terminated the services of a flight attendant who had been held in a Paris detention centre since August for alleged sexual assault on a passenger.

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”Malaysia Airlines is not at liberty to comment on the matter as it is currently under the judicial purview of the authorities and we confirm that the person is no longer an employee of the company," the statement read. Earlier today, The Malaysian Insider reported that the employee, who had served MAS for 32 years, was notified of his termination in a letter that was sent to his home in the Klang Valley two weeks after the alleged incident.

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The National Union of Flight Attendants Malaysia (Nufam) today has cried foul over the sacking, citing the national carrier’s move as unlawful as the cabin crew has yet to be charged and tried for the alleged assault.

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Ismail said that it is "unbelievable and unacceptable" for MAS to abandon an employee who has been working with the company for 32 years. "There is still no valid proof, and they left him there for four months. Can you imagine how he is feeling being abandoned by his employer. MAS is completely disengaged from him," questioned Ismail.

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Mr Ismail urged French authorities to allow the MAS crew member to return home immediately if there was insufficient evidence since his wife and three children are under severe emotional and financial stress. "We have to ensure this crew [member] gets some justice. Why punish the crew [member] when he is not found guilty?" he said.

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Ismail said MAS had not provided any assistance to the family of the attendant, adding that the Malaysian embassy in Paris was the one helping him and the family cope. He said that MAS wanted to wash its hands of the incident as it was struggling from the negative publicity generated following the MH370 and MH17 incidents.

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A 26-year-old Australian woman named Laura Bushney, alleging that she had been sexually assaulted by a MAS steward on an intercontinental flight has gone public about her ordeal

Laura Bushney fought back tears as she described how she was too scared to scream
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Three hours into the half-full flight to Paris, Laura Bushney, 26, said Mohd Rosli Bin Ab Karim sat beside her and allegedly began massaging her legs under the guise of "comforting her" and later put his hand down her pants.

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The 26-year-old alleged victim told her story to the Seven Network, in an interview to air this week. She said she was terrified when the 54-year-old steward allegedly began massaging her legs.

She said she was terrified when the 54-year-old steward allegedly began touching her, but was "frozen in panic. I just keep saying why didn’t I scream, why didn’t I shout? Why didn’t I stop it? I am a strong person because I can do that, I know I can," Ms Bushney said. "When I was in the moment I couldn’t. I felt so scared, so petrified."

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Shaky video footage, apparently recorded by the woman using her iPhone after the alleged assault, shows a MAS staff member sitting across from her, clasping his hands together

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Laura was reported to have recorded an exchange mid-flight in which a woman is heard crying and saying: “I’m so scared, I just want to get off this plane ... I don’t want to see you, go away, you give me the creeps, you dirty old man.”

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“You did, you did, you did, don’t lie. It’s what you did,” the woman can be heard telling him.

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Bushney was travelling by herself when the 54-year-old steward allegedly sexually assaulted her, causing her to "freeze in panic". Bushney recorded the incident on her iPhone under a blanket as well as another face-to-face altercation after the incident when Rosli realised he had been in the wrong.

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According to reports, the woman said the incident began when she told Rosli she was anxious about flying with MAS after recent MAS tragedies. She alleges that on the pretext of comforting her, Rosli started massaging her legs and put his hands down her pants.

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After MH20 touched down on 4 August, Rosli was detained by police at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and remains in custody after making admissions relating to the alleged crime

In a statement last week, Malaysia Airlines confirmed the allegations had been made were made and that a member of staff had been detained by French police. “We will naturally assist the French authorities as they conduct their investigation and would stress that the safety, comfort and well-being of our passengers is always our highest priority,” it said.

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While the airline gave no other details about the member of staff arrested, the Australian news site said the chief steward is married with children remains in the custody of French police after “making admissions.” However, Rosli has maintained his “intentions were good”.

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Isu 'Admin WhatsApp Boleh Dipenjara' Jadi Bahan Troll Orang Ramai. Geli Hati Kami Baca!

Ini bukanlah gurauan ataupun berita palsu, anda mungkin dipenjara atas kesalahan ini

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Berita ini telah mula tersebar sejak semalam lagi apabila ramai netizen berkongsi keratan akhbar dari Berita Harian di bawah

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Bila terdengar berita ini, bunyinya seperti tidak serius tetapi hal ini bukanlah gurauan. Admin WhatsApp kini mempunyai tanggungjawab yang besar jika gagal menghalang penyebaran maklumat palsu dalam group chat mereka. Menurut Timbalan Menteri Komunikasi dan Multimedia, Datuk Jailani Johari, beliau berkata tindakan undang-undang sedia ada di bawah Akta Komunikasi dan Multimedia 1998 boleh dipertimbangkan untuk mengambil tindakan terhadap admin terbabit.

Datuk Jailani Johari.
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"Tidak kira maklumat palsu, tidak sahih atau bertujuan memfitnah, pentadbir bertanggungjawab terhadap ahlinya. Sekiranya terbukti individu (pentadbir) terbabit secara langsung atau membiarkan maklumat palsu itu disebar secara sengaja, dia akan dikenakan tindakan," katanya lagi.

Jadi apakah antara perkara yang boleh membuatkan admin WhatsApp dipenjara?

Bagi undang-undang ini, terdapat beberapa perkara yang boleh menyebabkan admin WhatsApp dipenjara atas kecuaian mereka dalam mentadbir kumpulan tersebut. Antara perkara yang dikatakan itu ialah:1. Menyebar maklumat palsu sehingga dapat mengancam keselamatan negara.2. Menyebar maklumat berunsur fitnah ataupun tidak sahih.3. Melakukan penipuan dan bersumberkan bukan dari pihak berkuasa.4. Pendedahan komunikasi yang dilarang di bawah Akta Rahsia Rasmi (OSA).Admin WhatsApp perlulah mengambil tahu tentang semua isi maklumat yang dikongsikan di dalam kumpulan chat mereka. Sekiranya didapati ahli mereka menghantar maklumat yang mempunyai unsur-unsur seperti perkara di atas, admin wajib menegur dan menghalang maklumat itu daripada tersebar.

Sejak berita ini keluar semalam, Harry pun dah tak sanggup nak jadi admin sampai terus leave group sepantas kilat!

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Harry Potter yang ada kuasa pakai tongkat sihir pun takut weh!

Takut nak masuk lokap sorang-sorang, admin terus kongsi jawatan dengan semua ahli. Ini baru dinamakan bersatu kita teguh, bercerai kita roboh!

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Yang berat sama dipikul, yang ringan dijinjing sama.

Perbualan dalam lokap mungkin akan berbunyi begini pada masa akan datang. Hmm..

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Cuba bayangkan korang betul-betul kena masuk lokap sebab jadi admin WhatsApp. Tak rasa sedih ke?

Kalau admin ada dalam group yang baik-baik, maka terselamatlah dia. Tengok tu, Tan Sri Khalid pun approved.

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Ketua Polis Negara sendiri dah luluskan. Say bye bye to penjara!

Orang dah kata, benda macam ni mana boleh buat main. Kan dah kena marah!

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Takpe, sat lagi pujuklah balik. :P

Kat India dah pernah jadi. Adakah Malaysia bakal menyaksikan tragedi berdarah hanya kerana WhatsApp?

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Fuuhh, ganas! Minta dijauhkan dari segala malapetaka. Hati-hati ya para admin sekalian.

Daripada kena penjara, lebih baik admin kena belanja Pizza kan? Kalau Dominos yang mentadbir negara mungkin undang-undang ni boleh jadi kenyataan.

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Tapi ada syarat, admin WhatsApp tu kena cun. Emmm, kalau tak cun macam mana ya?

Memang kreatif lah orang kita ni. Kongsikan troll anda yang tersendiri di ruangan komen di bawah.

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Aksi 'Ball Control' Persis Marcelo, Kanak-Kanak Malaysia Ini Tarik Perhatian Peminat Bola

Sukan bola sepak pastinya lebih diminati oleh ramai kaum lelaki berbanding wanita

Untuk peminat sukan ini terutama mereka yang meminati Liga Sepanyol khususnya pasukan Real Madrid tentu masih ingat antara momen terbaik pemain ketika perlawanan sedang berlangsung.Jika dapat diimbas kembali pada tahun 2018 yang lalu, semasa Real Madrid menentang Bayern Munich dalam satu saingan UEFA, salah seorang pemain Real Madrid iaitu Marcelo telah mencuri tumpuan ramai apabila melakukan satu aksi yang menarik.Sama seperti video yang tular di Twitter baru-baru ini apabila pemain cilik dari Malaysia ini mencuri tumpuan netizen kerana aksinya yang sama seperti Marcelo itu.

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Sambut ball control dengan kemas, persis pemain Real Madrid, Marcelo

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan pemain kanak-kanak yang berasal dari Malaysia itu sedang memakai jersi bernama Maro.Dia kemudian dilihat membuat aksi 'ball control' dan menyambutnya dengan kemas sekali. Bukan itu saja, pemain yang menghantar bola kepadanya juga berjaya melakukan sepakan dengan tepat ke arah kanak-kanak tersebut.Momen itu sama sekali tidak ubah seperti aksi Marcelo yang melakukan aksi yang sama semasa menyambut bola berkenaan.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

Which is better the pass or the control?  Malaysia  pic.twitter.com/iaqOm44rdY— AFC (@theafcdotcom) January 31, 2021

"The pass are nice but the control are perfect" - Warganet

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati warganet turut terpegun dengan aksi yang dilakukan oleh kanak-kanak berkenaan.Malah, ada yang menganggap kanak-kanak berkenaan boleh pergi lebih jauh dengan usia yang muda sebegitu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video tersebut telah meraih 79.7K views, 2.4K retweets dan 3.4K likes di laman Twitter.

Precise pass (reminds us of Beckham) and good control (reminds us of Ronaldinho)— HALOje Puncak Alam & Sg Buloh (@HALOje_PASB) January 31, 2021

For any age the pass its bliss to make a perfect balance center to the wings from midfield— D Reinehrtz (@D_Reinehrtz) January 31, 2021

Lukaku is crying @RomeluLukaku9— Hambali Ramly (@HambaliRamly_) January 31, 2021

The pass are nice but the control are perfect..— syukri.amajid (@SyukriAmajid) January 31, 2021

Of course both of them!— ذول (@90farazul89) January 31, 2021

I’d say both! — Datuk Jek and 786,786 others (@raoufarif) January 31, 2021

Woww dik wow —    (@pkaaaaa_) January 31, 2021

Ronaldo Malaysia.— RashidRashman (@RR47394430) January 31, 2021

for this age? both!— Gaijin (@saputra_dodii) January 31, 2021

Both are 100%— Haseeb (@HaseebMarwat8) January 31, 2021

Both for that ages— Loveworld (@Lovewor86663914) January 31, 2021

Kecil-kecil dah hebat ya. Boleh pergi jauh ni nanti dalam dunia bola sepak. Good luck! :)

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A New Disney Cruise Is Coming To Southeast Asia For The First Time In 2025

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Disney fans, if your mousey ears haven't heard yet, Disney Cruise Line has announced that a new ship will soon make its way to Southeast Asia for the first time!

In collaboration with Singapore Tourism Board, the magical cruise vacations will be heading to Singapore for at least five years from 2025 onwards."This is a very exciting year for The Walt Disney Company — 2023 marks our 100th anniversary," Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairperson Josh D'Amaro said in a press release on 29 March. "As part of this, Disney Cruise Line is currently undergoing an ambitious expansion with new ships and new destinations around the world. We are incredibly excited to make Singapore the home port to our seventh-launched ship, which will sail from here year-round starting in 2025."

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The new ship will feature Disney experiences along with world-class dining, entertainment, and guest services

There will be dedicated spaces and activities designed for guests of all ages. Families will also be able to meet beloved characters such as Captain Mickey Mouse, Captain Minnie Mouse, Disney Princesses, Marvel Super Heroes, and more.Disney Cruise Line can accommodate up to 6,000 passengers, with 2,300 crew members. Plus, it's expected to be among the first in the cruise industry to be fuelled by green methanol, one of the lowest emission fuels available.

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The construction of the ship is set to be completed in Wismar, Germany

It will be done at the MV Werften shipyard under the management of Meyer Werft, the Papenburg-based company that built the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wish.At present, Disney Cruise Line destinations include the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, Alaska, Canada, the Mexican Riviera, and the Pacific coast, among others.

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More details about the ship and the cruise will be announced at a later date. In the meantime, you can visit the Disney Cruise website for more information.

In May, the much-anticipated Disney In Concert: Live Your Dream will be coming to Kuala Lumpur:

                Disney In Concert 'Live Your Dream' Is Coming To Malaysia This Weekend!

110 minutes of nostalgia. :')

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Woman Filmed Trying To Block Parking Spot In Mid Valley By Standing Over It

A mobile footage uploaded on Facebook on Friday night shows a woman trying to block a parking spot for her friends in Mid Valley by standing over it and preventing a driver of another car from parking

According to the Facebook post accompanying the video, the uploader claims that while he was there first and was waiting to park his car, the woman in the video walked up and stood over the parking spot to "reserve" it for her friends.In the video, which is slightly less than two-minute long, the woman can be heard telling the driver that he has "no manners", to which he replies, saying, "No manners? Then what about you? You stand over here. You're not a car. You're a person."

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The woman called the driver stupid for not speaking in mandarin

The driver, who filmed the video, can be heard telling the woman that on one hand she talks about manners and on other she takes a swipe at him for not speaking in Chinese.She then continues to stand there, while holding her mobile close to her face.

You can watch the "interesting" encounter here:

The woman eventually walks away and gets into her friend's car. However, not before she once again throws insults at him in Mandarin.

At the time of writing this story, the video was shared across Facebook more than 12k times with thousands of comments and over 500k views. Several comments pointed out how standing in parking spaces is a crime under the Road Transport Act.

UPDATE:

                Woman Who 'Parked' Herself To Block Parking Spot In Mid Valley Apologises For Her Mistake

She was filmed blocking the spot by another driver.

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In March, a similar occurrence happened in the carpark of a PJ mall:

                Woman Tries To "Chup" Parking Spot In 1 Utama By Standing Over It

Why lah.

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"Jom Layan" - Ini 7 Historical K-Drama Yang Wajib Anda Tonton Di Netflix. Daebak!

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Umum sedia maklum, K-Drama di Malaysia telah menjadi fenomena yang luar biasa

Bukan sahaja terkenal dengan muzik semata-mata tetapi drama dari negara itu juga semakin mendapat tempat di hati para peminat di Malaysia. Iyalah, bukan yang muda saja yang layan, tetapi golongan tua juga turut meminati K-Drama.Semua orang juga tahu, K-Drama terkenal dengan plot penceritaan yang menarik. Malah, bukan itu sahaja view, pakaian dan lakonan mereka juga menarik perhatian. Tambahan lagi, bagi drama yang bertemakan sejarah. Dari segi pakaian, tempat dan sebagainya akan membuatkan anda seolah-olah berada dalam zaman bersejarah mereka.Jadi, jom kita tengok tujuh K-Drama berunsurkan historical yang menjadi pilihan di Netilix!

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1. Alchemy of Souls (2022)

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Bagi yang meminati salah seorang ahli kumpulan NU'EST iaitu Hwang Min-hyun, drama ini pasti akan menjadi pilihan anda. Ia mengisahkan tentang jiwa orang mati yang hidup semula disebabkan kekecohan yang berlaku di kalangan bangsawan. Namun, situasi mereka berubah apabila Jang Wook berjumpa dengan Mu-Deok Yi dan belajar dengannya cara-cara untuk berlawan secara rahsia.Dibintangi oleh: Lee Jae-wook, Jung So-min, Hwang Min-hyun dan Shin Seung-ho

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2. The King's Affection (2021)

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Siapa di sini pernah tengok drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo, pasti anda kenal dengan lead role drama itu iaitu Park Eun-bin. Dalam drama The King Affection ini, dia membawa watak yang berbeza di mana dia secara terpaksa menyamar jadi lelaki disebabkan abang kembarnya (putera mahkota) dibunuh oleh datuknya. Kisah mereka menjadi semakin menarik selepas dia terpaksa menjadi King di era Joseon pada ketika itu.Dibintangi oleh: Park Eun-bin, Rowoon, Nam Yoon-sun dan Byungchan

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3. Mr Queen (2020)

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Bagi sesiapa yang inginkan drama santai dan boleh gelak ketawa, drama Mr Queen ini boleh membuatkan anda gelak tak kering gusi. Drama genre komedi ini dibintangi oleh Kim Jung-hyun yang mengisahkan tentang seorang lelaki moden yang tidak sengaja masuk ke dalam tubuh seorang puteri dinasti Joseon. Dibintangi oleh: Kim Jung-Hyun, Shin Hae Sun, Seol In-ah dan Na In-woo

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4. The Tale Of Nokdu (2019)

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The Tale of Nokdu juga merupakan siri drama yang bertemakan zaman bersejarah. Drama ini mengisahkan tentang seorang putera yang terbuang selepas keluarganya diserang dan ingin mencari dan membalas dendam. Akan tetapi, kampung si pembunuhnya hanya membenarkan wanita sahaja. Ekoran itu, dia terpaksa menyamar sebagai wanita dan berjumpa dengan Dong Joo iaitu calon wanita penghibur istana.Dibintangi oleh: Kang Tae-oh, Kim So-hyun, Jang Dong-yoon,  dan Hwang In-youp

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5. 100 Days My Prince (2018)

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Bagi para peminat kumpulan EXO pasti anda kenal dengan hero bagi drama ini iaitu D.O. Dia memegang watak sebagai Lee Yool yang merupakan seorang putera mahkota. Drama ini juga berlatarbelakangkan era dinasti Joseon. Pada suatu hari, Lee Yool hilang ingatan akibat diserang dan dia tinggal bersama dengan rakyat biasa. Dibintangi oleh: D.O, Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Seon-ho, dan Han So Hee

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6. Queen For Seven Days (2017)

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Bagi sesiapa yang mahukan drama romantik yang penuh tragik, drama ini boleh jadi pilihan anda. Queen For Seven Days merupakan drama yang mengisahkan tentang seorang ratu yang naik dan turun takhta dalam masa 7 hari. Drama ini diinspirasi daripada kisah benar iaitu Lady Shin dari dinasti Joseon. Dibintangi oleh: Park Min Young, Yeon Woo Jin, dan Lee Dong Gun

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7. Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016)

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Park Seo Joon sebelum terkenal dengan dramanya iaitu Itaewon Class, drama Hwarang ini juga merupakan drama yang popular dibintanginya. Gandingan Park Seo Joo, Park Hyung Sik dan salah seorang ahli daripada kumpulan BTS iaitu V membuatkan drama ini semakin popular. Drama ini mengisahkan tentang sekumpulan kesatria dalam kalangan bangsawan yang memiliki kekuatan lebih dari penduduk biasa.Dibintangi oleh: Park Seo-joon, Go Ara, Park Hyung-sik, V BTS dan Choi Min-ho

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Bila ada waktu lapang boleh lah tengok K-Drama ni, sambil feeling-feeling macam duduk dalam zaman dulu. Selamat menonton!

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"Semua Kau Nak Andwae" - Main Hentam Cakap Korea, Gelagat Pemuda Ini Buat Warganet Ketawa

Jika anda merupakan peminat drama-drama Korea, pasti anda tertarik untuk mempelajari bahasanya juga kan?

Kadangkala, dari drama pun kita boleh belajar untuk bertutur bahasa mereka. Seronok sebenarnya kalau kita pandai cakap Korea, tambahan lagi bila dapat melancong ke negara tersebut. Bolehlah borak dengan orang dekat sana.Namun, lain pula yang terjadi dalam sebuah video ini apabila seorang pemuda 'acah-acah' tahu cakap bahasa Korea telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

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Main game translate bahasa Melayu ke Korea, tapi jawapan pula bikin dekah

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @kerintingasli, kelihatan pemuda itu sedang berjalan menuju ke sebuah tempat sambil bermain permainan di TikTok.Apa yang mencuri tumpuan adalah apabila dia meneka beberapa perkataan bahasa Melayu yang perlu diterjemah ke bahasa Korea dengan sangat yakin. Namun, semua jawapannya salah dan lucu.Setiap perkataan yang dia cuba teka mesti diselitkan ayat 'andwae' yang bermaksud 'tidak' dalam bahasa Korea. Bukan itu saja lenggok suaranya yang cuba meniru 'oppa-oppa' Korea bercakap juga berjaya mencuit hati ramai.

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"Ni India ke Korea bang? Hahahaha penatlah perut aku harini" - Warganet

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 538.4K views, 50.4K likes dan 1.4K shares di laman TikTok.Manakala, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata warganet turut terhibur melihat gelagat pemuda itu yang selamba hentam cakap Korea.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Tak apalah bang, janji awak happy. Bolehlah tu, sekali dengar memang ingat orang Korea cakap :P


Tragedi 1991 Berulang Kembali, Letupan Di Beirut Mirip Peristiwa 'Hiroshima Sungai Buloh'

Semalam, dunia digemparkan dengan dua letupan yang menggegarkan Beirut, Lubnan hingga menyebabkan 73 orang terbunuh dan 3,700 lagi cedera

LATEST: A massive explosion at Lebanon’s main port rocked the capital Beirut and its suburbs, injuring dozens of people and damaging many buildings https://t.co/aV96VgeHWH pic.twitter.com/TYvFrjr7NX— Bloomberg Middle East (@middleeast) August 4, 2020

Menurut laporan, letupan itu menyebabkan beberapa buah bangunan bergoyang dan kepulan asap menjulang ke langit. Menteri Kesihatannya, Hamad Hasan berkata, letupan di tengah Beirut itu telah menyebabkan ramai orang cedera dan berlaku kerosakan yang besar.Media di Lebanon juga turut menyiarkan imej mangsa-mangsa yang terperangkap di bawah runtuhan dengan sebahagiannya berlumuran darah. Setakat ini, punca kejadian masih tidak diketahui. Namun, tersebarnya beberapa video ngeri tentang letupan misteri itu di media sosial.

Please Pray for the people in Beirut, Lebanon. This video was taken at 12 this morning. Please Pray for Everyone in the middle east going through chaos at this very moment. My whole family that lives in Beirut has not responded since this has happened. Pray For Beirut. #Terrorism pic.twitter.com/pqqODMHVMl— matteo. (@Matteocolaferri) August 4, 2020

Watch the moment when a massive explosion rocked the Lebanese capital, Something to be done soon for relief and rescue @WiredUK @wonderofscience @Twitter @kayvz #Lebanon #Beirut #Video pic.twitter.com/hW6bUYAPJF— Rajan Chaudhary (@EditorRajan) August 4, 2020

Walau bagaimanapun, kejadian letupan di Beirut itu dikatakan mirip seperti tragedi 'Hiroshima Sungai Buloh' yang berlaku pada tahun 1991

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Tragedi letupan kilang mercun atau bunga api Bright Sparklers yang berlaku di Sungai Buloh, Selangor itu berlaku pada 7 Mei 1991 jam 3.45 petang.Kilang mercun berkenaan dipercayai terbakar dan menghasilkan letupan gergasi yang boleh didengari sejauh tujuh kilometer (km) daripada tempat kejadian.Sejumlah 26 mangsa telah terkorban dan sebanyak 83 mangsa dilaporkan cedera dalam kejadian ini.

Keadaan kawasan kilang mercun Bright Sparklers selepas kejadian.
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Letupan itu telah meranapkan sebanyak 200 kediaman penduduk di sekitar kilang tersebut

Imej menunjukkan kereta dan harta awam ranap dalam tragedi letupan kilang di Sungai Buloh.
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Malah, tingkap-tingkap rumah di sekitar kawasan Sungai Buloh sehingga bandar Seri Menjalara dan Selayang turut pecah. Insiden ini juga lebih dikenali sebagai 'Hiroshima Sungai Buloh' oleh media tempatan ketika itu.Kekuatan letupan dan kesan kemusnahan yang dihasilkan berikutan ledakan menggegarkan itu diibaratkan seakan-akan peristiwa bom atom dijatuhkan pesawat Amerika ke wilayah Jepun itu pada Perang Dunia Kedua.Begitulah andaian kesan letupan 200 tan belerang yang berpunca dari sebuah kilang mercun di kawasan itu sehinggakan percikan bunga api dan serpihan bertebaran jauh.

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Mayat rentung dijumpai dalam peristiwa kebakaran kilang di Sungai Buloh.
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Selain itu, satu per satu kisah yang terselindung di sebalik tragedi letupan kilang Bright Sparklers berkenaan mula terbongkar

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Kilang mercun dan bunga api itu disahkan beroperasi secara haram sejak 1978 malah ia juga bertindak menyalahi undang-undang apabila menggajikan pekerja di bawah umur.Siasatan juga mendapati kebakaran di kilang mercun itu disahkan berpunca daripada bahagian makmal yang menjalankan kerja-kerja menguji mercun yang siap untuk dipasarkan.Ia berpunca daripada kelalaian pihak kilang yang menjalankan ujian bunga api di luar tempat khas sehingga terkena longgokan simpanan mercun dan bunga api yang terletak berhampiran seterusnya letupan semakin merebak. Keadaan semakin sukar dikawal ketika kebakaran berlaku kerana tiada usaha awal memadamkan api dan juga peralatan pencegahan kebakaran tidak disediakan secukupnya di kilang itu.

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Tragedi kilang mercun itu memberi impak besar kepada negara dan pengubahan polisi kerajaan untuk terus mengharamkan sebarang aktiviti mercun termasuk sempena hari perayaan

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Disebabkan kelemahan peristiwa ini, Parlimen telah mewujudkan Akta Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan (OSHA) pada tahun 1994. Disebabkan kelemahan sistem pengurusan dalam kes ini, sekaligus turut  membuka mata ramai pihak sehingga parlimen telah mewujudkan OSHA iaitu suatu undang-undang dan peraturan serta garis panduan buat para pekerja.

Mesti korang tak sangka Malaysia pernah berdepan dengan tragedi hitam ini kan?
Walaupun dah 29 tahun berlalu, namun peristiwa ini wajar dijadikan pengajaran untuk kita semua.

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This Touching Instagram Page Is Dedicated To All Heroes And Their Amazing Feats

This Spotlight is sponsored by Sunway Property.

Over the past few months we've adjusted to staying at home and practising physical distancing. Meanwhile, frontliners are still continuing to fight COVID-19 and keep us safe.

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Be it doctors, food delivery riders, police, or supermarket assistants, they have worked hard during the restricted movement period while we stayed home. These heroes risked exposing themselves to the virus at the height of the pandemic in Malaysia. It's because of their bravery and sacrifice that we're in a much better position now. :')

In May, Sunway Property kickstarted an Instagram page called MyCommunityHeroes to honour frontliners and their incredible efforts

Image via Ezzatul Husna / @mycommunityheroes (Instagram)

MyCommunityHeroes is a platform for everyday Malaysians to show their appreciation to our frontliners through simple gestures and posts.To join the movement, all people had to do was post a photo of themselves or their thank you note, with #MyCommunityHeroes in their caption. These photos were then reposted on MyCommunityHeroes, making it a place of love and appreciation for our unsung heroes.Stories of frontliners serving the nation throughout the Movement Control Order (MCO) were also documented and highlighted on MyCommunityHeroes, as a way to spread some much-needed positivity during difficult times.

Image via @kokoi_lagends82 / @mycommunityheroes (Instagram)

Check out some of the posts from MyCommunityHeroes:

         View this post on Instagram           Reposted from: @mr_arrogant84 To all frontliners (and backliners) - the doctors, the nurses, the hospital assistants, the soldiers, the police, the RELA, security guards, Food and grocery delivery riders, courier services, pilots, stewards /stewardesses and also all fellow Malaysians who comply with government SOPs  . Thank you for everything you have done for all of us.. You are @mycommunityheroes whose collective effort helped made the country a better place... And actually saying thanks is not even quite enough  . Share your stories online too to share your gratitude for our heroes, and include #TogetherWeStand @mycommunityheroes #MyCommunityHeroes . P/s: To TM Front-liners especially TM Contact Center - Thank you is not enough to express my gratitude to the people working hard. Love u guys!!  . . . #MyCommunityHeroes #togetherwestand #kitajagakita #kitaMalaysia #dekatdihati #stayhomestaysafe #flattenthecurve #DigitalMalaysia #covid19 #corona #virus #staysafe A post shared by  My Community Heroes (@mycommunityheroes) on May 28, 2020 at 12:58am PDT

         View this post on Instagram           Reposted from: @alycialmwong Join the movement in appreciation. The fight isn’t over but the cries of motivation are dying down. Applause should echo even past the war, not dissipate while it is still in its midst. Keep thanking, keep telling them they are doing absolutely amazing. Post a picture of yourself with the tags below to keep the chain going: #youareheroku #mycommunityheroes . . . I never properly took the time out to thank the medical battalion for their daily fight against the viral war, so here it is; we do not know your names, we probably never will. But I wish I did - you exist and you are armed to the teeth facing sleepless nights and tired bones, for that I am astounded and in awe and forever grateful. I do not have the power to institutionalise policies against overworking and protection of mental health for HCWs, I do not have the knowledge nor training to aid in hospitals. All I have is my bare minimum gratitude that perhaps would drown in the sea of bigger actions, but I would rather give the little I have than not at all. A post shared by  My Community Heroes (@mycommunityheroes) on Aug 15, 2020 at 10:12pm PDT

         View this post on Instagram           Reposted from: @dhesh_dhini Thank you to our Frontliners for your dedications and sacrifices in the battle against Covid-19.Your are already part of history as a Malaysian heroes and heroines  #YouAreHeroku #MasterCommunityDeveloper #AlwaysWithYou #SunwayProperty #Yours2020 #MyCommunityHeroes  @sunwayproperty A post shared by  My Community Heroes (@mycommunityheroes) on Aug 14, 2020 at 7:47pm PDT

In conjunction with our recent Hari Kebangsaan and upcoming Malaysia Day, Sunway Property wants to further celebrate the Heroes of Our Nation with the #YouAreHeroku campaign

Image via Sunway Property (Facebook)

Be it the frontliners, our culture, or people of Malaysia, Sunway Property, as a Master Community Developer, wants to reach out to more people in the community to spread more joy and positivity. All these individuals have given so much, and it's only right that they should be celebrated for their resilient efforts.Hence, Sunway Property started the #YouAreHeroku Movement. To join, all people had to do was post a photo of themselves with a “You Are Heroku” sign and include #YouAreHeroku in their caption.As part of this, selected photos will be reposted on MyCommunityHeroes and displayed at the "You Are Heroku" exhibition that is currently being held in Sunway Pyramid throughout September.

Image via @mycommunityheroes (Instagram)

Here's a sneak peek at the exhibition. It's the perfect spot to snap your next totally Insta-worthy photo!

Image via Sunway Property

We have good news! Contribute to the #YouAreHeroku campaign and stand a chance to win a brand new smartphone!

Image via HUAWEI

Throughout the campaign, there will be three different contests held bi-weekly on Sunway Property's Facebook and Instagram page.Participate in all three of the contests and you could be in the running to walk away with the grand prize - a HUAWEI nova 7 SE 5G!Check out this week’s contest on Facebook and Instagram (closing on 10 September) and participate to win food vouchers from Komugi, Santan, and Inside Scoop worth RM50.Psst! Sunway Property has also extended the first contest till 9 September! Join now to stand a chance of winning Touch 'n Go eWallet credits worth RM50 as well! Check out how you can participate on Facebook and Instagram.

For more information on the campaign, check out Sunway Property’s Facebook or the MyCommunityHeroes Instagram page

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MPKB Allegedly Stopped This Emcee's Job Claiming Malay Women Are Prohibited From Emceeing

On Thursday night, 29 March, Ameera Aida took to Twitter to share a shocking incident of officials from the Kota Bharu Municipal Council (MPKB) allegedly stopping her emcee job in the state capital claiming Malay women are from prohibited from emceeing

According to Ameera's tweets, which were posted at around 9.45pm Thursday night, she was wearing a hijab and loose crew t-shirt while emceeing a kids' event in an indoor setting in Kota Bharu when MPKB officers stopped her."My 5-day emcee job in Kota Bharu got cut short to 2 days because the @mpkotabharu prohibits Malay women from emceeing."It was a kids' event. Indoors. And I wore hijab and loose crew t-shirt. Clients were horrified. Their hands are tied. I am now on a bus back to KL," reads her first tweet.

In a series of tweets, Ameera said that while she had paid for the flight tickets and hotel rooms that she had booked, her client worked hard to make sure that everything worked smoothly

Now. Forgive me for trying to make ends meet. Saya hanya mahu mencari rezeki halal.I've been an emcee for 6 years, toured across Malaysia (incl Kelantan). Disappointments, event cancellations, not getting hired; itu semua darah daging freelance emcee seperti saya.But this?— Ameera Aida (@meeraaida) March 29, 2018

In following tweets, she alleged that the MPKB officials told her that "women cannot use a microphone to speak because a woman's voice is considered 'aurat'" while questioning that should this stop someone from getting hired?

You say "perempuan tidak boleh bersuara menggunakan mikrofon = women's voice is aurat", so you want to stop someone from getting hired? Sampai menjejaskan kerja saya, rezeki saya?I was fuming when I first received the news, but now I'm just curious. I honestly wanna know.— Ameera Aida (@meeraaida) March 29, 2018

Ameera, while saying that she understands it's Allah who decides our sustenance and "maybe my sustenance after this will be better. I don't know", she tweeted that she would still like an explanation

To what extent do these rules apply?  My problem is the inconsistency of implementation. Yes, rezeki Allah yang tentukan. Mungkin rezeki saya selepas ini lebih bagus. Entah. But I still wanna have this conversation now. Sila berikan pencerahan kepada kekhilafan saya.— Ameera Aida (@meeraaida) March 29, 2018

She also said that the incident, however, doesn't change how she feels about the people of Kelantan, whom she adores

And pls, I hve nothing against people of Kelantan. Absolutely adored everyone there. They were warm & kind even tho I looked out of place. That night I walked around feeling defeated, told a few makcik pakcik why I'm going back early. Their response?Tak patuk dio buak gituh dik— Ameera Aida (@meeraaida) March 29, 2018

Meanwhile, earlier today, 31 March, she tweeted that officers from MPKB had issued a verbal warning to her client on the first day of the event, saying, "If you don't change emcee, we will saman"

I'd like to not disclose who my client was, to protect their identity. I respect them & their lvl of professionalism throughout this mess. They've more than compensated for my time/loss and I applaud them for wanting to comply no matter how painful it is to find a replacement mc— Ameera Aida (@meeraaida) March 31, 2018

Since her tweets went viral, Ameera has been approached by Kota Bharu MP Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan's rep to talk about the incident

And thennnnn I found this (courtesy of @cieri)Releasing these statements to the public before even knowing the full story. I have reason to believe from now on that they'll discredit my claims no matter what. pic.twitter.com/29PtGfFT2A— Ameera Aida (@meeraaida) March 31, 2018

At the time of writing this story, Ameera's tweets were retweeted by over 4000 times, drawing quite a number of responses

Hundreds of people reacted to Ameera's tweets on Twitter and on Facebook, where screenshots of her tweets were shared by several people.One such post by lawyer Siti Kasim was the strongest, in which she claimed that the Islamofascists "want to annihilate women completely from public life."While questioning "what's next?", Siti asked a rhetorical question, saying "Women cannot represent clients in court? We cannot speak in court anymore?"

UPDATE:

                Women's Voice "Only 'Aurat' While Performing Prayers", K'tan Mufti Says After Emcee Ban

"...women are free to project their voice as long as it does not lead to defamation."

Read the full story

In other news, following a criticism of the Anti-Fake News Bill 2018, de facto law minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said earlier this week told MPs in Parliament that two changes will be made:

                Two Amendments Will Be Made To The Government's Proposed Anti-Fake News Bill

Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said announced this to Parliament during the bill's second reading yesterday.

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"Ya, Jajan Itu Tidak Elok. Tapi Biadap Itu Jauh Lebih Tidak Molek. Mana Pergi Adab?"

Sebut saja jajan, rata-rata rakyat Malaysia sememangnya rasa dekat dengan makanan ringan ini yang sering dibuat kudap-kudapan

Image via Toluna

Selain senang didapati, jajan mempunyai rasa yang enak dan dijual pada harga yang murah. Jajan juga sering dijadikan buah tangan di majlis-majlis seperti jamuan hari lahir, majlis perkahwinan, rumah terbuka dan sebagainya.Walaupun begitu, terdapat juga sesetengah orang yang tak makan langsung jajan dan menganggap makanan ringan ini tidak memberi apa-apa faedah dari segi kesihatan. Maka wujudlah golongan "anti-jajan".

Sebuah status telah viral di FB mengenai seorang ibu yang menyatakan pendiriannya sebagai seorang yang "anti-jajan" sehingga sanggup membuang makanan ini ke dalam tong sampah

Image via Penang Monthly

Nor Azlin Kamarudin dengan tegasnya menyatakan pendiriannya sebagai seorang yang "anti-jajan" dan mengaku akan membuang makanan ringan tersebut ke dalam tong sampah kerana makanan itu tidak memberikan sebarang kebaikan mahupun khasiat kepada tubuh badan.Tambahnya lagi, beliau mendidik anak-anaknya sejak dari kecil untuk tidak mengambil sebarang makanan ringan dengan menyatakan bahawa makanan itu adalah sejenis 'mainan'. Sehingga kini, anak-anaknya langsung tidak mengambil makanan ringan malah akan memijak atau bermain dengannya kerana menganggap ianya adalah sebuah mainan dan bukannya makanan.

Beliau turut mempertikai budaya menyambut hari lahir anak di sekolah yang menyediakan goodie bags berisi jajan sebagai buah tangan

Baca status penuh di bawah:

Walaupun perkongsian itu menimbulkan kemarahan segelintir netizen, ramai juga ibu bapa yang menyokong Nor Azlin dan bersetuju dengan tindakannya

Image via Nor Azlin Kamarudin

Hari ini pula viral satu post yang seolah-olah mengulas kenyataan dan respon ibu bapa terhadap post "anti-jajan" tersebut

Walaupun post yang viral semula ini dimuatnaik pada 8 November tahun lalu, isi di dalamnya seakan-akan memberi respon terhadap status Nor Azlin yang ditulis minggu lepas.Status dari Norhayati Paradi ini menyatakan bahawa ramai ibu bapa berasa bangga apabila membuang jajan ke dalam tong sampah sekiranya terjumpa dalam beg anak mereka.Memang benar makanan itu bukanlah makanan yang sihat, tetapi di manakah adab ibu-ibu dengan makanan tersebut? Bagi beliau, itu bukanlah cara yang betul untuk mendidik anak-anak untuk tidak mengambil makanan ringan.

Menurutnya lagi, ada juga ibu bapa yang bangga apabila anak mereka menolak pemberian jajan daripada datuk, nenek, atupun ibu bapa saudara mereka

Malah lebih bangga sekiranya anak mereka menolak ke tepi sambil mengatakan makanan tersebut tidak baik untuk kesihatan.Tidak pernahkah mereka terfikir perbuatan tersebut secara tidak langsung akan menjatuhkan air muka dan mengguris perasaan si pemberi?Baca status penuh di bawah:

Post beliau itu sebenarnya hanya mahu menekankan tentang adab terhadap makanan walaupun sekadar makanan ringan

Janganlah menghina makanan kerana itu merupakan rezeki daripada tuhan. Jangan didik anak untuk tidak mengambil makanan ringan tetapi lupa tentang adab terhadap makanan.

Image via kisahdunia.com

Simpan dan berikan kepada mereka yang lain. Itu lebih baik. Boleh dapat pahala! :)

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BNM Receives Backlash For Alleged "U-Turn" On No Extra Interest For Car Loan Deferments

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has allegedly backpedalled on its initial decision to allow deferment of hire purchase loans and fixed-rate Islamic financing for six months without any additional interest

In an updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sheet, BNM said interest or profit will accrue over the deferment period for the two loans.However, the former FAQ, published on 27 March, purportedly stated that "No additional interest/profit charged during deferment".The FAQ dated 27 March has since been removed from BNM's website and replaced with the FAQ dated 1 May.

Image via Syarafiq Abd Samad/New Straits Times

Many quarters have criticised BNM for allegedly reneging its own promise

Those include the Malaysian Consumers Association (MACONAS), the Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC), and politicians such as Kuching MP Kelvin Yii and PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.Both politicians criticised BNM for allegedly "U-turning" a policy that the rakyat desperately needs. The Kuching MP even took the effort to dig out the purported old FAQ published by BNM and questioned if the public misunderstood its former "No additional interest" statement.

However, BNM denied it had backpedalled its six-month moratorium on the loans, contending that the policy was meant to ease cash flows of borrowers during the pandemic and it will continue achieving that

Image via TNP

The 10th question in the FAQ asks: "Following this announcement by BNM, I feel short-changed. I thought the repayment terms on HP and fixed-rate Islamic financing after the payment deferment period ends are not supposed to change. Will I now lose out from benefitting from the six-month payment holiday?"To which BNM responded, "We sincerely regret any confusion and anxiety that this announcement may have caused."The deferment package is meant to ease cash flows for borrowers/customers who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This intent remains the same."BNM added that it had previously published an illustration that resulted in misperceptions about the deferment and it had led banks to relay the erroneous message to their customers."BNM's illustration was not intended to preclude interest/profit rates to accrue over the deferment period," it said.

As of now, the six-month moratorium on the loans are technically no longer "automatic" as borrowers are expected to personally opt-in as required by the law

Image via RinggitPlus

"The payment deferment is still automatic for hire purchase and fixed-rate Islamic financing. What is required now is an additional step to comply with procedural requirements under the Hire Purchase Act 1967 (HP Act) and Syariah," said BNM."This additional step is required to incorporate the changes to the payment schedule and/or amounts as a result of the six-month payment deferment in the loan/financing agreements."BNM said in a press release that borrowers should expect to receive a notification from their respective banks in the coming days about the necessary steps that they need to take to complete the process of deferment.

BNM also illustrated an example of a RM50,000 hire purchase loan with a remaining tenure of five years and a fixed interest of 2.71% (or an effective rate of 5.36%) per annum

Before the deferment, the borrower pays an instalment of RM712 per month. If the borrower decides to opt-in to the deferment, their monthly instalment will balloon up by RM19 to RM731. "In this example, the monthly instalment amount increases by about 2%, or RM19 a month," BNM said.

Image via BNM

You can read the full FAQ here.


Fancy Breakfast Club In KL Closes Down After Bad Bout With Damage Control

Fancy Breakfast Club May Be No More, But Founders Say That They're Not Going Anywhere

Image via Facebook: Fancy Breakfast Club

While Fancy Breakfast Club May Have Decided To End Its Underground Dining Services, The Establishment's Founders Are Still Continuing With Their Other Business Activities And Are Open To Collaborations

They further explained that the decision to pull the plug on FBC was due to concerns that the brunch parties they host in their home may be lawfully illegal, and that the decision was made to safeguard the security of their home and livelihood.

One of FBC's founders Basira Yeusuff runs catering services yay, sammich! and yay, cake!, while husband-and-wife duo Edan Hasan and Aida Azwar run floral and multi-disciplinary creative studio, A&E.

        timeout.com

Image via Facebook: Fancy Breakfast Club

In The Spirit Of Being Upfront, The People Of FBC Proved That They Have Not Lost Their Quirky Sense Of Humour By Disclosing That One Of Them May Be "snoring In Bed Upstairs Sans Pants" While Their Brunch Parties Were In Full Swing

Image via Facebook: Fancy Breakfast Club

27 January: No Matter What Business One Is In, There's One Thing They Simply Can't Escape - Customer Service. Having Said That, Fancy Breakfast Club's (FBC) Recent Brush With A Customer's Complaint Did Not Quite End Well For Them.

Image via Facebook: Fancy Breakfast Club

As its name suggests, Fancy Breakfast Club is a home-based private kitchen nestled within the residential area of Jalan Limau Purut in Bangsar. For context, the establishment is primed to fit up to 33 guests in one sitting. While guests are not required to call ahead for brunch on weekdays, they are required to make reservations and confirm with payment for weekends.

The Complaint, Which Was Posted On FBC's Facebook Page, Outlined A Customer's Dissatisfaction With The Rude Response She Received When She Called Up The Establishment To Enquire About A Weekend Reservation

It was understood that the customer attempted to make a reservation for Sunday, 25 January but only received an e-mail about an opening on the evening before. As she did not have access to online banking, she was not able to make the payment and subsequently, did not manage to secure her reservations. The customer then made a call to FCB on Sunday morning to ask about her reservations, only to be told that the place is full and that she was "the first person to have a problem with this".

Image via Facebook: Fancy Breakfast Club

FBC Then Responded To The Post, Apologising For Their Tone And Not Handling The Case Within Expectations.
However, They Felt The Need To Further Explain Their Reasoning For The Way They "Do Things". Read On:

Image via Facebook: Fancy Breakfast Club

Citing That Their Establishment Can Only Fit Up To 33 Guests At A Time, FBC Stressed That All Reservations Will Only Be "Confirmed Upon Payment" To Give A Fair Chance To Patrons Who Are Serious About Joining Them For Brunch

Image via Facebook: Fancy Breakfast Club

Image via Facebook: Fancy Breakfast Club

This Is Where Things Began To Go Wrong. Fbc Turned The Tables On The Customer In Question, Implying That She Was At Fault For Not Replying To The E-mail And Hence, They Took It As A "Non-Serious Reservation".

Image via Facebook: Fancy Breakfast Club

FBC Further Explained That They Are "Not A Restaurant" And That They "Do Not Owe Anybody An Answer", Nor Do They "Owe Anybody A Prompt Reply" As They Are Doing What They Do "Out Of Courtesy"

Image via Facebook: Fancy Breakfast Club

Looks Like FBC's Explanation Of Things Turned Out To Be A Response With No Small Amount Of Snark, Thinly Veiled By What Netizens Called A Half-Hearted Apology And A Complete Failure In Damage Control

Image via Facebook: Fancy Breakfast Club

Some Have Also Called Them Out For Their Arrogance And Don't-Care Attitude, Saying That The Situation Could Be Straightened Out With A Simple Phone Call Or By Personally Addressing The Issue Rather Than Publicising It

Image via Facebook: Fancy Breakfast Club

Image via Facebook: Fancy Breakfast Club

While FBC Stated That They Are Not A Restaurant Nor A Business, One Particular User Pointed Out That Their Services Involved Charging Guests For Food And Thus, Is Considered A Commercial Transaction, Which Is Illegal Without Approval From DBKL

Image via Facebook: Fancy Breakfast Club

The Issue Also Caught The Attention Of Local Actress And TV Host Sarah Lian, Who Commented That She Was "Disappointed" With Their Response And Wished That They Had "Handled This Differently"

Image via Instagram: imsarahlian

Despite The Uproar, Fans Of The Establishment Backed Their Favourite Brunch Spot With Messages Of Support And Criticised The 'Haters' For Provoking A Small Matter And Jumping To Their Own Conclusions

Image via Facebook: Fancy Breakfast Club

Image via Facebook: Fancy Breakfast Club

However, On 26 January, FBC Announced That They Have Decided To Pull The Plug On Their Underground Dining Activities And Apologised For Their "Abrasive" Response

Image via Facebook: Fancy Breakfast Club

What Do You Think Of The Outcome Of This? It Is A Shame That FBC's Full Potential Was Short-Lived. Leave A Comment On The SAYS Facebook Page Or Twitter.


Behold! Over 200 New Emojis Are Coming Your Way

Editor's note: Due to some NSFW content, viewer's discretion is advised

The Unicode Consortium has published a list of 250 new Emoji that they hope Google, Apple, Twitter and the rest will all come to embrace

Image via emojipedia.org

Sometimes it's just too hard to express how we're feeling with words -- that's when emojis come in handy. But we were left with a virtual loss of words when it came to conveying emotions like raising a Vulcan hand signal, or flipping someone the bird. Those emojis didn't exist -- until now.

        independent.co.uk

The overseer of standard icons, the Unicode Consortium, announced Monday it's debuting 2,834 new characters with its updated Unicode Standard 7.0 version. Within those thousands of new characters, about 250 are emoji, or "pictographic symbols."

        cnet.com

Not many photos have been released of the new icons, but they’ll be added to the Emojipedia "as soon as they are available"

Some of the new emojis are computer-themed, such as floppy disks, printers, and keyboards. We’ll also be able to go to war with our friends via text, as Emoji is releasing military airplanes, boats, and rockets.

        theguardian.com

Besides the Vulcan symbol and middle finger, other new emoji include two people making out, a John Travolta-like disco dancer, a spy, a spider web, and three kinds of floppy disks. Others show a man in a business suit levitating, a joystick, and a rolled up newspaper -- perfect for swatting.

        cnet.com

But we all know this is the only Emoji we are really waiting for…

Image via emojipedia.org

Meanwhile, the Unicode Consortium have just updated their example library with all of the new characters

Some of the new emoji in the Unicode Standard Version 7.0.
Image via cbsistatic.com

These example charts have two purposes: to serve as an inspiration/foundation for any artists tasked with creating icons for each of the newly proposed characters, and to explain what the heck the characters with ambiguous names like “Three Rays Right” or “Right Anger Bubble” might be.

        techcrunch.com

For the rest of us, though, it’s just an easier at-a-glance look at all of the new emoji. You can see the full chart here. The newly added Emoji are those highlighted in yellow.

        cnet.com

While there are dozens of new, weird, funny, and off-the-wall emojis, it appears the update is still pretty weak on people of different races

The lack of emoji diversity has been an ongoing complaint over the past couple of years and even caused Apple to point to the issue in March saying "we have been working closely with the Unicode Consortium in an effort to update the standard."

        cnet.com

Even though there are a few new emoji people of color, there's still a ways to go until the full human rainbow is represented. The Unicode Consortium said in its emoji FAQ that it's continuing to work on the issue. "Because there are concerns regarding the emoji characters for people, proposals are being developed by Unicode Consortium members to provide more diversity," the consortium wrote.

        theguardian.com


Selangor Eateries Will Stop Providing Customers With Plastic Straws From 1 July

Starting 1 July, eateries in Selangor will stop using plastic straws

Hee Loy Sian, the chairman of Selangor Environment, Green Technology and Consumer Affairs, Science, Technology and Environment Committee, said that the state would prohibit eateries from habitually providing customers with single-use plastic straws."We will instruct all eateries, be they restaurants or neighbourhood coffee shops to stop providing plastic straws with every drink. They must also not put straws on tables for customers to take freely," he said, as reported by The Star Online.Eateries are, however, allowed to give a plastic straw to a customer upon request.

Image via KE Ooi/Malay Mail

The state government is taking this step to eliminate single-use plastics, in an attempt to protect the environment

"Our aim is to change people's habit of using plastic drinking straws."We hope that before they get up from their seat to ask for a straw, they will think about the litter and destruction caused by these straws to marine life," Hee said.The Star Online reported him adding that while the process of changing people's mindset is a gradual one, the Selangor government is determined.

While Malaysia will fully enforce a nationwide ban on plastic straws by next year, several restaurants in the country have already stopped providing plastic straws, the English daily reported

Meanwhile, eateries in Selangor who are found ignoring the ban and continuing to automatically give straws with drinks after 1 July will be issued "a gentle reminder" by the respective local councils, chairman Hee was reported as saying today, 18 May.

Here's a quick list to get yourself updated on new laws for 2019:

                14 Things Malaysians Should Remember Are Coming Into Effect In 2019

New year, new laws.

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[VIDEO] Semangat Nak Ajar 'Garis' Guna Pembaris, Tapi Si Anak Pula Buat Cara Lain. Lawak!

Kalau di sekolah gurulah yang bertanggungjawab untuk mengajar dan mendidik anak kita

Tetapi jika di rumah, ibu bapalah yang bertanggungjawab perlu menyambung pendidikan apa diajar oleh guru ketika di sekolah.Contohnya seperti membantu mereka menyiapkan kerja sekolah dan menjelaskan apa yang mereka kurang faham ketika di sekolah.Namun, lain pula dengan video yang viral di Facebook baru-baru ini yang memaparkan gelagat seorang kanak-kanak telah mencuri tumpuan semasa sedang belajar dengan ayahnya.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

Ayah gigih ajar anak cara guna pembaris yang betul, anak pula pilih jalan sendiri

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan si ayah sedang membantu anaknya membuat latihan sekolah. Dia kemudian menyuruh anaknya itu garis menggunakan pembaris supaya ia kelihatan lebih kemas dan lurus.Namun, apa yang lebih melucukan adalah si anak pada awalnya kelihatan meletakkan pensel tersebut pada pembaris, tetapi kemudian dia menggarisnya ke arah lain tanpa menggunakan pembaris itu.Bukan itu saja, si ayah sudah beberapa kali menasihatkan anaknya supaya menggunakan pembaris untuk membuat garisan dengan betul. Tetapi, si anak tetap berdegil dengan menggarisnya tanpa pembaris.

Image via Ila Saaidi (Facebook)

"Boleh pula main kona-kona ya. Dah nampak highway straight" - Warganet

Dalam pada itu tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati warganet turut meluahkan rasa terhibur selepas melihat video tersebut.Malah, ada yang nampak muka ayahnya itu seperti sedang menahan sabar kerana gelagat anaknya itu. Ada juga yang mengusik anaknya itu kerana pandai membuat u-turn walaupun sudah nampak jalan straight.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 2K likes, 1.2K comments dan 3.8K shares di Facebook.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di Facebook:

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Alahai anak dia pun, ayah dah bagi jalan senang nak juga buat yang susah :P

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French Teacher Beheaded After He Showed Students Cartoons Depicting The Prophet Mohammed

On 16 October, a history teacher was beheaded outside his school in a suburb north of Paris and police shot the suspected killer dead

According to French President Emmanuel Macron, who visited the scene and called the killing an "Islamist terrorist attack", the teacher was murdered because he "taught freedom of expression".In the attack, that took place in a street in an area called Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, an 18-year-old assailant decapitated the mid-school teacher's head, then ran off, BBC reported.The knife-wielding suspect, who reportedly shouted "Allahu Akbar", was shot as officers tried to arrest him in the aftermath of the attack. Police have not released any personal details about him.

Police officers near the scene.
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"One of our fellow citizens was assassinated today because he was teaching, he was teaching pupils about freedom of expression," the French President was quoted as saying by Reuters at the scene of the attack."Our compatriot was flagrantly attacked, was the victim of an Islamist terrorist attack," Macron said, adding, "They won't win... We will act. Firmly, And quickly. You can count on my determination."

Four people including a minor have since been arrested

France's anti-terrorism prosecutor's department has since opened an investigation concerning murder with a suspected terrorist motive, according to a report in the Associated Press (AP) News.The AP News report stated that the teacher, who has been identified as Samuel Paty, had received threats after opening a discussion "for debate" about the caricatures earlier this month.It wasn't reported if the suspect had any connection to the school where the teacher taught.

The teacher's class had incited anger among some Muslim families

According to a Reuters' report, the father of a 13-year-old Muslim student who attended the civics class given by the teacher earlier this month said that the teacher had invited Muslim students to leave the class, advising them that he would be showing a caricature of Mohammad that might cause offence.The father, Nordine Chaouadi, said that his son interpreted the teacher’s actions as done "out of kindness and respect for their faith", adding that the teacher "did it to protect the children, not to shock them".Some parents, however, took offence, with one parent, whose daughter was in the same class, branding the history teacher a thug, and posted a video about it on social media, Reuters reported.He claimed that her daughter was shocked and upset by the teacher's actions.

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Meanwhile, following the murder, another parent defended the teacher."He was a great teacher. He tried to encourage the critical spirit of his students, always with respect and intelligence. This evening, I am sad, for my daughter, but also for teachers in France. Can we continue to teach without being afraid of being killed?" the parent was reported as saying in a report by The Guardian.

On social media, French officials denounced the killing:

L’assassinat d’un professeur d’histoire est un attentat contre la liberté d’expression et les valeurs de la République.S’attaquer à un professeur, c’est attaquer tous les citoyens français et la liberté.Nous pleurons ce professeur et pensons à ses proches et à tous ses collègues.— Richard Ferrand (@RichardFerrand) October 16, 2020

Effroyable. Immense émotion et révolte face à cet acte barbare terroriste. L'école, ses enseignants, leur liberté pédagogique, notre liberté d'expression sont au coeur de notre République. Mes pensées à la famille et proches.Nous ne lâcherons rien : Liberté-Égalité-Fraternité. https://t.co/aAdpU4FeGz— Boris VALLAUD (@BorisVallaud) October 16, 2020


Anthony Loke: Only Malaysians Can Register For The 30-Day Unlimited Rapid Travel Pass

Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed today, 5 November, that only Malaysians with MyKads and MyTentera identification cards will benefit from the unlimited Rapid travel pass

Transport Minister Anthony Loke
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"The usage of this unlimited Rapid bus and rail pass is limited only to Malaysians. Therefore, users can only subscribe to the pass using their MyKad or MyTentera identification cards," Loke said, according to The Star.During the tabling of Budget 2019, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng announced that a 30-day unlimited pass for travels via Rapid Rail services will be introduced. The pass will be available in two variants:- RM100 pass for unlimited travel on all Rapid Rail services including LRT, MRT, Monorail, Sunway BRT, and MRT feeder buses- RM50 pass for for Rapid bus services in the Klang Valley

			The aim of the RM100 and RM50 30-day passes for Rapid buses and rail is aimed at encouraging more Malaysians to use public transportation in the Klang Valley.
        Transport Minister Anthony Loke

Loke also said he hopes to launch the pass in early December this year

"Users can start registering for the pass in December, and it can be utilised from 12.01am on 1 January. So if you are out celebrating the New Year's countdown, you can already use the pass to travel back home," Loke said.Malaysians can register for the pass at:- all LRT stations,- all MRT stations, or- the four bus hubs located in Shah Alam, Greenwood, Sri Nilam, and Terminal Kajang.The passes will be equipped with Touch n' Go function, so that users can easily top it up at all Touch n' Go reloading facilities.

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However, the pass will not apply to KTM Komuter services due to the difference in costs and ticketing systems

"KTM Komuter trips are longer and hence cost more. The RM100 will not be able to cover the costs. Furthermore, Rapid and KTM have different ticketing systems and it’s not integrated yet," Loke said, reported The Malaysian Insight. The Star reported that the government has plans to reduce the cost of the KTM Komuter service, to be announced at a later date. "Of course, the long-term plan is to integrate the KTM Komuter system with Rapid," he added.

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If you missed the tabling of #Belanjawan2019, here are the highlights you need to know:

                #Budget2019: 25 Highlights From Pakatan Harapan's First Budget In Power

Malaysia's Budget 2019 is themed "A Resurgent Malaysia, A Dynamic Economy, A Prosperous Society".

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This Malaysian Instagram Gives Stray Doggos Cute Resumés So They Can Find Love

While most people scroll on Tinder looking for love, a Malaysian Instagram account has made it easier for stray dogs to find forever homes

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@My Forever Doggo (MFD) is a non-profit online service dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in animal shelters across Klang Valley

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Its belief is that every dog deserves a chance to be seen, loved and cared for – regardless of their age, size, breed, and shelter location

Founded in 2018 by five friends - Aaron Woon, Elisa Khong, Martin Perez, Khailee Ng, and Judith Yeoh - MFD has already seen a successful adoption rate of 20% since its launch.

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The organisation partners with several animal pounds such as PAWS, SPCA, and independent rescuers

It also works with volunteer photographers who conduct mini professional photoshoots for the dogs in hopes of improving their chances of adoption.

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Each dog featured on the account comes with its own cute description about its gender, age, personality, and likes

         View this post on Instagram           Meet Mendi! She has excellent sense of direction. . She seems to know where to go and where the doors are when it’s time to go for a walk. . Even when its time to go back to the shelter. . Mendi is a very obedient and sweet doggo. Never fails to make us smile.  . Ready to adopt? Drop us a PM to arrange for a visit. Also, tag a friend who needs a Mendi in their life. . #myforeverdoggo #adoptnotshop #dogsofinstagram #dogadoption Age: 8 months old Gender: female Size: medium A post shared by  My Forever Doggo (@myforeverdoggo) on Aug 6, 2019 at 6:59am PDT

True to its tagline, 'Adopt Don't Shop', MFD encourages potential dog owners to give shelter dogs a chance. "Many Malaysians are not aware that countless of dogs are being abandoned or left to die each day, and if it were not for no-kill animal shelters, these poor furkids would probably be badly diseased, left for dead on the streets, or euthanised," MFD wrote in a press release to SAYS.

         View this post on Instagram           This one is an old soul. Patton looks like she's been with a family before as she knows how a leash works, and she’s also more reserved and independent. . Ready to adopt? Drop us a PM to arrange for a visit. Also, tag a friend who needs a Patton in their life. . #myforeverdoggo #adoptnotshop #dogsofinstagram #dogadoption Age: 10 years old Gender: female Size: medium A post shared by  My Forever Doggo (@myforeverdoggo) on Aug 7, 2019 at 2:37am PDT

"Both of my dogs are rescued. At the time of adoption, my Shih Tzu was nine years old, lived a life of abuse and was scheduled to be put down by the shelter (due to his old age). My seven-year-old Pomeranian was a puppy mill victim and discarded at a vet when she could no longer breed," MFD's co-founder Elisa Khong explained.

			Having them in my life for the past six years, I feel like they've done more for me than I have for them.

"They've taught me love and acceptance and provided me with hours of snuggles, comfort, and laughter. My dogs are no different from the other shelter dogs still waiting for their forever homes."

         View this post on Instagram           Now, we have Pluto! He’s a really attentive boy with a great smile and super joyful when he sees a human. You’ll love him when u see him! . Ready to adopt? Drop us a PM to arrange for a visit. Also, tag a friend who needs a Pluto in their life. . #myforeverdoggo #adoptnotshop #dogsofinstagram #dogadoption Age: 2 years old Gender: male Size: medium A post shared by  My Forever Doggo (@myforeverdoggo) on Jul 30, 2019 at 3:03am PDT

"Yes, there may be some dirt on the little fluff upon your first meet - but we see them as diamonds with a little dirt on them," Khong added.

"Who would pass on a dirty diamond, when all that is needed is a bit of soap and water to unveil the sparkle?"

All dogs featured on MFD have been spayed or neutered and vaccinated.
For those who are interested to home a dog and receive unconditional love, contact the team at @myforeverdoggo on Instagram.

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If you have leftover food from events, this project will help to collect and donate it to stray animals:

                Your Leftover Food From Weddings, Parties, And Buffets Can Help Stray Animals. Here's How

Malaysians throw away about 16,688,000kg of excess food every single day.

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Unable to commit to adopting a pet? You can also occasionally volunteer at these animal shelters in Klang Valley:

                8 Places To Check Out If You're Looking For A Furry Companion In Klang Valley

Adopt, don't shop.

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