Syed Saddiq Dedah Elaun Menteri Terima, Netizen Berang Elaun Pinggan Mangkuk Sampai RM42K!

Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) telah mengarahkan Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman untuk mengisytiharkan harta sebagai siasatan ke atas wang tunai kira-kira RM250,000 yang hilang di rumahnya

Arahan itu dibuat agensi anti-rasuah terbabit untuk menyiasat kes berkenaan di bawah Seksyen 17 (a) Akta SPRM berkaitan rasuah, seperti yang dilaporkan Free Malaysia Today.

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Sebelum ini, Syed Saddiq telah membuat laporan polis pada 29 Mac lalu, mendakwa wang itu disimpan dalam peti keselamatan di rumahnya. Katanya, hanya beberapa orang tahu kod peti keselamatan itu yang kali terakhir dibukanya pada 13 atau 14 Mac lalu.Ketua ARMADA Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (BERSATU) itu serta dua lagi individu telah dipanggil untuk memberi keterangan berhubung perkara tersebut.

Baru-baru ini, melalui satu kenyataan di laman Facebook, bekas Menteri Belia dan Sukan itu telah meluahkan rasa terkilannya dengan desas-desus yang mengaitkan dirinya dengan perilaku rasuah

Menurutnya, wang yang hilang itu adalah milik beliau serta keluarga dan beliau sudah pun membuat laporan polis mengenai wang berkenaan untuk tujuan renovasi rumah.

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Dalam kenyataannya, Ahli Parlimen Muar itu turut menjelaskan semasa beliau berkhidmat di Kementerian Belia dan Sukan, beliau adalah salah seorang menteri pertama yang mengisytiharkan aset dan juga mengamalkan dasar tender terbuka untuk semua kontrak.

Tambahnya lagi, gaji menteri dan ahli parlimen berjumlah RM55,000 sebulan, dan tidak termasuk sekiranya menteri kerap balik ke kawasan atau menghadiri program yang jauh dari pejabat, kerana terdapat insentif tambahan.

Kenyataan yang sama turut dikongsikan semula Syed Saddiq di laman Twitter miliknya.

Saya makan duit rasuah?Baca sendiri & tolong RT. pic.twitter.com/ojW533omkm— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) May 11, 2020

Kenyataan tersebut bagaimanapun telah mendapat reaksi negatif daripada warganet yang mana telah mempersoalkan mengapa menteri memperoleh elaun pinggan mangkuk sebanyak RM42,000

Meninjau di laman Twitter, rata-rata yang terkejut dengan pemberitahuan ini. Di samping itu, ada juga yang merasakan elaun 'one-off' tersebut yang bersamaan dengan gaji minima selama tiga tahun itu mampu menanggung ramai lagi mereka yang dalam kesusahan.Berikut adalah antara beberapa komen daripada warganet di Twitterjaya:

Ahli Kabinet, mestilah ada pinggan mangkuk sekali. Lol— Haaziq Zahar (@haaziq_mz) May 11, 2020

Elaun pinggan mangkuk 42k. Kalau diberhentikan jadi menteri 150k. Elaun holiday 70k. Patut la ramai nak jadi menteri and yet nak makan rasuah huhuhuhu—  (@onyaxyz) May 11, 2020

Allowance one off pinggan & mangkuk RM42000That literally translate to Plates and Bowls for 42k????— ling-a-ling (@CalvinYongLing) May 11, 2020

Some people have to work for one year to be able to pay for our ministers’ pinggan mangkuk allowance —   (@ayshardzn) May 12, 2020

Sampai hati Syed Saddiq bila dah tak jadi menteri baru bagitau dia ada elaun pinggan mangkuk— Firdaus Abdillah Hamzah (@pipiyapong) May 11, 2020

Elaun pinggan mangkuk ni nasib baik tak dapat kat mak kita kalau tak mesti rumah kita bertukar menjadi muzium Portmeirion— Faizal Rosly (@ijaicool) May 12, 2020

Elaun pinggan mangkuk - RM42kElaun penyelidik parlimen - 0The government thinks it's more for our members of parliament to eat and entertain in style than hiring researchers to do legislative work.— Daniel Teoh (@thedanielteoh) May 11, 2020

Something’s incredibly off with Malaysia’s economic distribution when a minister’s elaun pinggan mangkuk is worth ~3 years of a minimum wage work’s salaries.And their annual vacation allowance? Can pay the monthly salaries for about 18 fresh doctors. https://t.co/9jV3lkD7LV— Faizal Hamssin (@faizalhamssin) May 11, 2020

That is some serious money.Just elaun pinggan mangkok,cuti & pindah rumah is enuff to pay for the annual salary of 10 minimum wage workers.Inequality is frightening pic.twitter.com/UEQiebwpKc— Khalid Karim Flatten the Unemployment Curve (@khalidkarim) May 11, 2020

I rasa tak adil betul dengan statement "pemimpin ialah cerminan rakyat"Rakyat berhempas pulas bekerja. Itupun ada lahabau cakap orang miskin pemalas.Tup tup diorang dapat RM42k untuk pinggan mangkuk. Lepas tu apa apa crisis terus petik nama Tuhan.Jijik tau tak. Jijik.— Banana Cultivator (@arlinabanana) May 11, 2020

Maknanya berpuluh tahun menteri² semua sorok yang diorang ada dapat elaun pinggan mangkuk. Kalau Syed Saddiq tak cerita, takdelah kita tahu ye.— Ikar (@ikarbertweet) May 12, 2020

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This Woman Had To Pay RM40 After Her Son Complained Of "Sand" In His Drink

What was supposed to be a happy outing between friends who have not seen each other a long time turned into a scary one of the group's 5-year-old son complained of "sand" in his drink when dining in a cafe in Penang

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The mom of the boy narrated the incident - which happened on Saturday, 18 June - in a Facebook post which has been shared more than 2,700 times at the time of writing.

According to the poster, the group - made up of 10 adults and three young children - already noted several hiccups with service from the moment they arrived, but decided to brush them off as they do not seem to be a big deal

A section of the cafe does not allow children.
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Upon arrival, the group found out that their request for three baby chairs were not fulfilled, despite having asked for it when they booked their table. Chalking it up to miscommunication, they decided to fetch the baby chairs for themselves and asked one of the waitresses to add another table due to insufficient space in the initial table arrangement. To their surprise, the baby chairs were dirty (the moms wiped them down with wet tissues) and they were met with hostility when they asked for another table. After ordering their food, the group noticed a "No kids allowed" signboard in a section of the cafe and realised that the cafe may not be suitable for their party as most of them are married and brought along their children. It should be noted, however, that the section actually houses the cafe's bar area.

Things came to a head when the food arrived. After taking a few sips of his chocolate strawberry frappe, her son complained that there is sand in his drink. To her surprise, she found tiny pieces of glass at the bottom of the glass!

"We couldn't really see what is inside, so we poured the chocolate frappe into another glass. That was when we found out that the inner layer of the glass was broken (the glass has two layers). My boy could have accidentally drank the tiny pieces of broken glass!" she wrote.

Thankfully, her son felt fine. However, when they informed a waitress about the broken glass, they were accused of deliberately breaking the glass and asked to pay for it!

The broken glass and receipt for RM40.
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"At the moment, I thought the cafe might have accidentally served broken glass. So I informed the waitress and asked her to handle the broken glass with care. This might not be a happy experience, but we did not blame the cafe since my boy is okay," the boy's mom wrote."But then, the cafe accused my boy of breaking the glass! They did not care about whether my boy was hurt by the broken glass, only if we will pay for the broken glass!" "They kept arguing that the glass was still in good condition when served and that their cafe definitely does not serve broken glasses," she added.

Shocked, she asked for proof that her son broke the glass. CCTV footage was pulled, and to her surprise, she was told that the glass broke because her son stirred his drink with a spoon.

The cafe personnel added that the inner layer of the glass is very thin and easily broken, hence it cannot be stirred with a spoon. "We were mad to the max! This is the first time I've heard of glasses that can't be stirred by a spoon! No sense at all!" the mom exclaimed in her FB post.

Ultimately, they decided the matter was not worth arguing over. Having paid RM40 for the broken glass and settled their bill, the group quickly left the cafe.

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SAYS has reached out to Yellow Lips Cafe and Bar for their side of the story, but have yet to receive a response.


"Nak Nangis Ke Tak Ni?" - Reaksi Budak Ini Kena Kacau Dengan Dancing Cactus Bikin Dekah

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Dancing cactus merupakan mainan paling popular dalam kalangan kanak-kanak pada masa kini

Fungsi mainan itu adalah mengulang semula bunyi atau percakapan di sekelilingnya. Namun, bukan semua kanak-kanak suka akan mainan tersebut.Ada yang menangis pada mulanya kerana takutkan dancing cactus itu. Sama seperti sebuah video viral di TikTok ini apabila reaksi seorang kanak-kanak lelaki ini yang tidak tahu ingin menangis atau tidak mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh tersebut di bawah:

  @long_2726 Acah2 berani lg…  original sound  - Amir zaim

Acah-acah berani, sekali melalak bila dancing cactus tiru suara

Menerusi perkongsian video daripada Amir Zaim, kelihatan anaknya itu baru saja mendapat mainan baru dancing cactus tersebut.Pada mulanya, si kecil itu seolah-olah berani dan rileks saja. Namun, mukanya dilihat agak confuse kerana apabila dia merengek, dancing cactus itu meniru semula suaranya.Lebih melucukan lagi, ramai yang berkata tangisannya terbantut dan serba salah kerana asyik diganggu oleh mainan itu.

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"Sakit perut aku gelak, kesian dia haha sampai ke sudah tak habis" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan yang kini telah mendapat 807.9K views, 74.9K likes dan 2.5K shares di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat reaksi si comel itu yang masih confuse.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Alahai dik, lawaklah awak ni. Muka confuse tu main peranan betul :D

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#GE15: Dr Radzi Dethrones Ku Nan In Putrajaya

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Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, who had held the Putrajaya seat since it was first created in 2004, has lost to Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin

Tengku Adnan, who is known as Ku Nan, received 13,692 votes, while Radzi won 16,002 votes. With 2,310 votes over Ku Nan, the Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate won the seat with a convincing majority.Meanwhile, Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Dr Noraishah Mydin Abdul Aziz got 5,988 votes and Pejuang candidate Datuk Mohd Rosli Ramli received 878 votes in total.

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Three candidates even lost their deposits

Among them are two independent candidates, Samsudin Mohamad Fauzi, who got 63 votes, and Lim Fice Bee, who received 20 votes. The third candidate to lose his deposit is Pejuang's Rosli.

The defeat is especially painful for Ku Nan, who dominated Putrajaya for the past 18 years. He has now been dethroned.

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Did You Know: Prasarana Has A Special Task Force That Deals With Sexual Harassment Cases

In light of the increasing number of women who have been sexually harassed while commuting on the LRT in recent years, Prasarana is taking steps to assure the public that they are taking such incidents seriously

In September 2015, a 41-year-old was sentenced to three years of jail for rubbing his private parts in front of a young woman while on board the LRT.
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With the rise of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements spurring women worldwide to speak out against sexual abuse, victims are mobilising social media and traction from mainstream media to share their traumatic experiences of being sexually assaulted or harassed, even those that may have happened years ago.In Malaysia, several such cases have been highlighted on social media and subsequently, on the news.

The public transport operator actually has a Special Action Team (SAT) made up of auxiliary police officers who are dedicated to investigate sexual harassment reports. In addition, they are also authorised to arrest suspects.

Prasarana auxiliary police officers on duty. File pic for illustration purposes only.
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Just over a week ago, on 24 February, two plainclothes members of the SAT finally arrested a 31-year-old suspect who allegedly rubbed his genitals against a female commuter at the Masjid Jamek LRT station in December last year. The special team's existence was also highlighted by Facebook user Elycia Sang, whose recent experience with being sexually harassed while commuting caught Prasarana's attention after she live-tweeted the "traumatising" incident.

In 2017, it was reported that the task force successfully apprehended 21 out of 22 suspects involved in sexual harassment incidents reported to them last year

Prasarana Auxiliary Police arrested a 31-year-old man who was suspected of molesting a young woman last year.
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According to a spokesperson from Prasarana, most of the suspects were caught within several days after the incidents were reported."One of the key learnings from these incidents was that the people who were harassed reported the incidents to our Auxiliary Police at the earliest opportunity, and worked closely with us to apprehend the suspects," said Lim Jin Aun, Head of Group Communications and Strategic Marketing for Prasarana.

How does one report an incident of sexual harassment?

Aside from approaching a stations operations officer or a member of the Auxiliary Police team on site, you can also make a report via WhatsApp to +6010-766 4472 (for incidents that happened on the train) and +60 19-791 4472 (on the bus). You can also contact them via Twitter @RapidKL or Facebook (Rapid KL).Even if you are not a victim, you can also make a report if you witnessed the incident.

When filing a report, you should also include the following to help them identify the suspect as soon as possible: -

• Train number;• Time and location of of the harassment; and• Photos and/or videos of the perpetrator and/or incident, if any.

Do note that you don't necessarily have to be a victim to file a report. You can also do so if you witnessed an incident of sexual harassment. Here's what to look out for:

In Malaysia, sexual harassment is legally defined as "any unwanted conduct of sexual nature, whether verbal, non-verbal, visual, gestural or physical, directed at a person which is offensive or humiliating or is a threat to their well-being."Examples include:(i) Inappropriate touching and/or bodily contact, such as rubbing or brushing against the body, pinching etc.; (ii) Licking lips; (iii) Leering or ogling with suggestive overtones;(iv) Offensive remarks;(v) Unwanted persistent and repeated proposals; and (vi) Kissing sounds.

Share this information with your female (and male) friends who often take public transportation. Be observant, be vocal, be brave... 'coz we all have a part to play in creating a safe commute environment for all. :)

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Pemandu Treler Angkut Berpuluh Rider Motor Terkandas Banjir Ini Terima Pujian Netizen

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Sejak Kuala Lumpur dan Selangor dilanda banjir kilat baru-baru ini, kita dapat lihat betapa prihatinnya rakyat Malaysia saling bantu-membantu mereka yang terkandas

Tidak dinafikan, ramai bertungkus-lumus dan mencuba sedaya upaya untuk menyelamatkan nyawa masing-masing tidak kira bangsa dan agama.Sama juga seperti sebuah video ini yang memaparkan pemandu treler membawa ramai penunggang motosikal yang terkandas di Shah Alam mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @safifkhun aduh.. #banjir ##shahalam ##jem ##fyp ##f#yp  original sound  - Safif Khun

Macam naik feri, tindakan pemandu treler dipuji ramai

Menerusi perkongsian video daripada @safifkhun, kelihatan treler yang membawa kenderaan itu menyusuri laluan bawah jambatan di Shah Alam yang sudah ditenggelami air.Namun, apa yang mencuri tumpuan ramai adalah apabila ramai penunggang motosikal dilihat berada di belakang treler itu bersama motor-motor mereka sambil melambai ke arah kamera.Rupa-rupanya, mereka menumpang treler kerana tidak dapat meneruskan perjalanan dalam keadaan banjir. Ternyata, pemandu treler yang baik hati itu telah menerima pujian daripada para netizen.

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"The best of rakyat Malaysia, apa pun situasi tetap happy semua walaupun menanggung kesedihan. Terbaiklah abang lori" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 348.9K views, 47.7K likes dan 2K shares di TikTok. Rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat rider-rider motor atas treler itu. Malah, ramai yang mendoakan semoga kebaikan driver treler tersebut dibalas dengan beribu-ribu kebaikan.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Semoga urusan mangsa-mangsa banjir dipermudahkan. Amin :)

Anda kini boleh membuat sumbangan menerusi Tabung Bencana NSTP-Media Prima yang akan disalurkan kepada mangsa-mangsa banjir yang terkesan bagi membantu meringankan beban mereka.
Setiap sumbangan yang diberikan amatlah dihargai.

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Enjoy Up To 35% Off Flight Fares And More With Malaysia Airlines' MATTA Fair Promos

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This Spotlight is sponsored by Malaysia Airlines.

As the borders open up and governments ease on travel restrictions, we're sure all of you can't wait to go jalan-jalan, kan?

After staying in for close to two years, we think everyone deserves a little break, and going on a relaxing holiday should do just the trick. From lazing around on sand dunes overlooking azure waters to backpacking in a foreign city, a retreat sounds like heaven. Go ahead and treat yourself, but remember to always adhere to SOPs!

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The awesome news is that Malaysia Airlines is rolling out some really cool MATTA Fair deals that you should check out from now until 28 November

They've got loads of discounts up for grabs, and we gerenti that you'll be able to enjoy great savings with your purchase. That way, you'll be able to get more value for your money, yay. Additionally, all of Malaysia Airlines' staff are fully vaccinated, so you'll have some peace of mind while travelling.

The travel period is from 19 November 2021 to 30 June 2022, so you can plan a vacay in advance while enjoying cheaper prices on your holiday packages. Also, some of these deals are available for both domestic and international travel destinations. (; Cun lah!

Check out some of the deals Malaysia Airlines has in store for you:

1. Enjoy up to 35% off on selected international and local travel destinations

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Wanna know how you can score an all-in return flight to Singapore for just RM579, or explore more of Malaysia with one-way ticket prices starting from as low as RM79? Just make your purchase through Malaysia Airlines' MATTA Fair deal, and you can enjoy up to 35% worth of discounts on your flight fare to these destinations:Local destinations- Peninsular Malaysia- Sabah- SarawakInternational destinations- London, England- Sydney, Australia- Melbourne, Australia - Kathmandu, Nepal- Colombo, Sri Lanka- Singapore- Phuket, Thailand- Bali, Indonesia- Jakarta, Indonesia- Bangkok, Thailand

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What could be more enjoyable than travelling? Travelling in style, that's what! If you wanna fly business class, just try your hand at this contest, and you might just receive a free upgrade. Easy peasy. (:Here's what you gotta do:1. Purchase a Malaysia Airlines flight ticket during MATTA Fair between 19 to 28 November 2021.2. Include your booking details and complete the slogan in the form here.

3. Are you an Enrich member? You can now earn 50% Bonus Enrich Points!

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If you're a frequent flyer with Malaysia Airlines, then you're probably an Enrich member. Just purchase a flight ticket during the MATTA Fair promo, and you'll be able to enjoy 50% Bonus Enrich Points.Enrich Points can be redeemed for a variety of experiences, including flights, seat upgrades, retail items, access to Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounges, hotel stays, restaurants, and more. Super worth it!Not a member yet? Register here to become an Enrich member and start collecting points today.

4. Get 20% off your seat selection and baggage allowance if you're travelling within Malaysia

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It's pretty common to opt for extra baggage allowance when you're travelling (because of all the souvenirs that you're bound to lug around), but did you know that you can enjoy a 20% discount on baggage allowance when you purchase a flight with Malaysia Airlines? Wah, can shop till you drop already!Besides that, you'll also be able to choose your own seat at a 20% discount as well. That way, you'll be able to select where you'd like to sit, depending on your level of comfort. <3 Click here for more info. Promo only available for those who are travelling locally.

5. Travelling locally? You can enjoy more savings on selected services with your Malaysia Airlines boarding pass.

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Thanks to Malaysia Airlines' special boarding pass benefits, you can now enjoy extra discounts on hotels, spas, food and beverages, and even when you shop, with selected participating merchants. This deal is exclusive to select outlets both inside and outside the airport, so you can save more money while you explore our beautiful Malaysia. <3 Check out the list of participating merchants and deals here.

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It's undeniable that holidays are the best, but what's better is hassle-free holidays that aren't so hard on your wallet. With MHholidays, you can save up to 50% of the total price when you book a flight and hotel together as a package. Other benefits you'll receive under this promo are 40kg baggage allowance, onboard meals, free flight selection, and Enrich points.

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That's not all! You can also enjoy exclusive deals like room upgrades, early check-in's and late check-out's when you stay at selected partnering hotels. Check this website out for more deets.Promo only available for those who are travelling locally.

Planning your vacay already? Don't forget to snag these awesome deals from Malaysia Airlines' MATTA Fair promo to enjoy more savings!

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Danesh Raj Nagarajan Cipta Sejarah, Jadi Ahli Lembaga Pengarah 'Termuda' Universiti Malaya

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Umum sedia maklum, lembaga pengarah ialah badan yang terdiri daripada anggota dipilih atau dilantik untuk menyelia kegiatan sesebuah syarikat atau pertubuhan

Badan ini kadangkala mempunyai nama yang lain seperti lembaga pemegang amanah, lembaga gabenor, lembaga pengurus, atau lembaga eksekutif.Walau bagaimanapun, Universiti Malaya (UM) baru-baru ini mencuri tumpuan apabila melantik seorang pemuda berusia 26 tahun iaitu Danesh Raj Nagarajan menjadi Ahli Lembaga Pengarah universiti berkenaan.Anak muda dari Semenyih, Selangor itu difahamkan dilantik adalah berdasarkan bahawa penglibatannya dengan alumni universiti terbabit.Pihak UM turut menitipkan ucapan tahniah kepada pemuda tersebut di laman rasmi Facebook mereka:

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Cipta rekod dan sejarah tersendiri apabila menjadi Ahli Lembaga Pengarah termuda di universiti berkenaan

Hasil semakan di laman web rasmi UM, sehingga kini terdapat 10 Ahli Lembaga Pengarah termasuk Pengerusi di universiti berkenaan.

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Antaranya ialah YM Tengku Datuk Dr. Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen Tengku Ibrahim selaku Pengerusi, dikuti dengan Professor Dato' Ir. Dr. Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor, Ar. Saifuddin Ahmad, Tan Sri Zarinah Anwar, Datuk Rosnah Hj. Abd Rashid Shirlin, Datuk Seri Dr. Mazlan Yusoff, Tan Sri Dato' Dr. R. Palan, Tan Sri Abd Rahim Mohamad, Danesh Raj Nagarajan dan Professor Ir. Dr. Noor Azuan Abu Osman selaku Pemangku Pendaftar atau Setiausaha.Dalam pada itu, Danesh Raj turut mengucapkan ribuan terima kasih dan syukur kepada pihak universiti berkenaan kerana memberikan kepercayaan serta amanah kepadanya untuk memikul tanggungjawab sebagai Ahli Lembaga Pengarah Universiti Malaya."Varsiti ini dan warganya telah menjadikan saya seorang manusia yang berguna! Sudah tentu UM dan tradisinya mempunyai tempat yang istimewa dalam hati saya.Dengan kudrat yang ada saya akan lakukan tugas semak dan imbang tanpa kompromi demi masa depan sahabat mahasiswa, alumni serta varsiti kesayanganku," katanya.

Tampil beri penjelasan sebenar mengenai isu lantikannya dan tugas hakiki

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Ramai memberikan pandangan dan andaian bahawa saya telah dilantik atas sebab saya merupakan pegawai kepada YB Dato’ Sri Azalina Othman Said dan ianya berunsurkan politik. Di sini secara jelasnya saya ingin maklumkan bahawa pelantikan ini berlaku atas usaha dan jasa bakti saya selama membantu Universiti Malaya sebagai Pemimpin Mahasiswa, Alumni dan Felo Kolej Kediaman. Pelantikan ini tidak ada sebarang unsur politik yang melibatkan tugas hakiki saya sebagai Pegawai kepada YB Dato’ Sri Azalina Othman Said. Saya mohon kepada semua pihak agar tidak kaitkan pelantikan ini dengan tugas hakiki saya sehingga nama majikan saya tercalar. Saya juga mohon doa dan sokongan semua pihak untuk memberikan sedikit masa untuk saya buktikan segalanya!

Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi pula menjelaskan pelantikan Danesh Raj adalah berdasarkan kepercayaan kepada golongan muda

Menterinya, Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad memberitahu Dewan Rakyat baru-baru ini, pelantikan anak muda berusia 26 tahun itu turut mengambil kira penglibatannya dengan alumni universiti berkenaan."Lantikan beliau (sebagai Ahli Lembaga Pengarah) adalah berdasarkan bahawa penglibatannya dengan alumni universiti terbabit."Inilah masa yang paling sesuai untuk kita memberi kepercayaan kepada orang muda terutamanya dalam melihat peranan mereka sebagai Ahli Lembaga Pengarah," katanya.Tambah beliau lagi, pelantikan itu betul dan Danesh Raj mewakili komposisi alumni universiti berkenaan berdasarkan penglibatan aktifnya dalam program dan aktiviti sepanjang bergelar mahasiswa.“Sehingga kini pun, beliau masih lagi menyumbang kepada aktiviti alumni UM.“Saya sudah nyatakan sebelum ini, pelantikan beliau sebagai satu bentuk penghargaan kepada orang muda, di samping memberi peluang kepadanya menyumbang untuk UM pada kaca mata alumni itu sendiri,” ujarnya.

Tahniah diucapkan kepada Danesh Raj diatas pelantikan sebagai Ahli Lembaga Pengarah Universiti Malaya!
Selamat maju jaya dalam memikul amanah dan tanggungjawab yang diberikan :)

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M'sians Thank Bomba & Frontliners As Rescue Effort In Batang Kali Enters Day 4

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The frontliners are remaining steadfast in their mission to find the remaining victims of the landslide that occurred in Gohtong Jaya, Batang Kali

The tragedy at the Father's Organic Farm campsite at 2.42am last Friday, 16 December, involved 94 victims. Of which, 61 were found safe, 24 perished, and nine are still missing.According to a Facebook post by the Fire and Rescue Department, the search-and-rescue mission yielded zero results on Sunday, 18 December, as 128 personnel and six K9 search dogs were deployed to recover the victims.The bad weather, heavy rainfall, and thick mud have made the operation increasingly difficult.Officers from the Civil Defence Department (APM) and Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have also been deployed to join the search.

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As the search enters its fourth day, Malaysians have poured onto social media to share their appreciation and support for the frontliners

A photo in particular, shared on Twitter by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, grabbed the attention of social media users as it shows a group of first responders from the Fire Departments's Water Rescue Unit (PPDA) laying on the ground in exhaustion late Friday night.

Gambar yang diambil lewat malam semalam. Mereka terbaring di antara satu sama lain selepas bekerja keras dalam misi mencari dan menyelamat mangsa tanah runtuh di Batang Kali. Setakat 4:00 pm tadi 24 org meninggal dan 9 org lagi masih dikhuatiri tertimbus. Terima kasih #WiraMerah pic.twitter.com/lSPnh4BQWb— KPKT (@kpkt_gov) December 17, 2022

"Thank you to everyone involved in the Batang Kali landslide rescue mission. They are all very committed and dedicated, regardless of race, religion, and rank. This is the true face of Malaysia," thanked a Twitter user.

Terima kasih kepada semua yang terlibat dalam misi penyelamat dalam kejadian tanah runtuh di Batang Kali. Mereka semua sangat komited & berdedikasi tanpa mengira bangsa, agama & pangkat.Ini lah wajah Malaysia sebenar. #DemiPertiwi pic.twitter.com/Bwzretb4bF— IkhwanSyahmi (@IkhwanSyahmi296) December 17, 2022

"Masya Allah... I can imagine how tired they are in this rescue mission in Batang Kali, especially in this unpredictable weather. Let's say good prayers for all of them," wished another.

MasyaAllah... boleh bayangkan letihnya diorang dlm misi menyelamat di Batang Kali dlm cuaca yg tak menentu nih . Panjatkan doa2 yang baik2 buat mereka semua yaaa pic.twitter.com/yF8OVbrdfR— KucingKèrong (@KlutzyKucing) December 17, 2022

Currently, the main challenge of the mission is the land stability at the disaster area caused by the underground water flow, said one of the rescuers

Senior Fire Officer Shahari Shamsuddin told Bernama that the thick mud has made the team's movements difficult and they are taking their utmost care in using heavy machinery to aid the search, especially to prevent hurting buried victims.Meanwhile, the 47-year-old firefighter said being a first responder to this tragedy has been one of the most unforgettable experiences during his 23 years of service."When it came to extricating the bodies, I had to hold back my tears. As a rescue personnel, I have to control my emotions, but as a normal human being, it's hard to deal with this feeling," he said.Shahari added that he was also at the scene when the team heartbreakingly recovered the bodies of a mother embracing her three-year-old daughter under the earth."When I found them hugging each other, I thought about my daughter. Subhanallah, I cannot imagine if this heartbreaking incident happened to my family."

The rescue effort to find the remaining nine victims continues today:


Thanks To Google, Now You Can Play With LEGO In Your Browser Anywhere In The World

Google on Tuesday announced a new Chrome experiment in partnership with LEGO: Build with Chrome

In short, you can use your mouse or touchscreen to build something out of the colorful bricks directly in your Web browser, share them on Google+, and explore what others have already built.

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t’s a touchy, glitchy start to something that could be a mammoth, awesome time-waster.
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The news broke yesterday in a blog post by Adrian Soghoian, a Google product marketing manager who rather charmingly describes himself as a “beginning builder.” Soghoian wrote: ”We think the creative freedom of Lego bricks shouldn’t be limited to plastic bins.”

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According to Soghoian, the Build with Chrome technology was originally developed by a team in Australia as an experiment

It took off, so the Chrome team made the decision to open it up to everyone.

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The experiment is possible thanks to WebGL, a JavaScript API that allows browsers to render 3D graphics without the need for additional plugins.

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WATCH: The fantastic demo for Build with Chrome

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Basic Consumer Rights You Didn’t Know You Had In Malaysia

Does this image look too good to be true? It probably is. Burgers hardly look this good when served but these are the very images that creates the desire in people to consume it.

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Section 10 of the Malaysian Consumer Protection Act 1999 states that it is lawfully wrong to make a false or misleading representation of the goods or services that a person or business organisation sells. This includes the standard, quality, grade, quantity, grade, quantity and composition of the product or service.

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From misleading advertisements, substandard services and unfair charges, consumers are constantly faced with unsatisfactory services

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With businesses mushrooming all over the world, it is highly common for us to experience frustrating consumer problems at one point or another. It can be highly frustrating to sit at a restaurant and to be served with less than satisfactory food. Most of us either brush it off, speak to the restaurant operators or post a Facebook status detailing the inconvenience. While these actions may get the attention of the people and tarnish the image of the eatery or product, it may not exactly bright about any real improvement. In comes Act 599: Consumer Protection Act 1999. With hundreds of laws that covers a wide range of situations, there's pretty much a law that protects you as a consumer in any possible situation you may find yourself in.

When faced with situations like these, we often forget that we are armed with consumer rights that can protect us from any unscrupulous business practices

While some situations can be solved after a friendly chat with the person in charge, the rest may require a legal approach that can settle the issue. If the chicken rice you are eating at a hawker stall has a stray hair in it, you could just alert the stall owner and ask for a replacement. In most situations like this, they will usually be apologetic and will be more than happy to replace your meal.

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But what if you buy a new cupboard and its door falls apart, hurting your feet and leaving you with a medical bill to treat the injury? Get in touch with the National Consumer Complaints Centre and make an official complaint.  Section 19 of the Safety Of Goods And Services under the Consumer Act states that goods and services must comply to the safety standards set by the ministry based on consultation with experts for respective goods and services.

With that in mind, most consumers fail to realise that they hold the power to not only voice their concerns, but to also make legitimate claims and changes

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The Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-Operatives and Consumerism (TTPM) allows you to make claims based on the consumer laws should you face a problem with the goods or services that you purchase. Listed below are situations which allows you to make legal claims through TTPM:

1. For products or services that are misleading or falsely represented

Part II of the Consumer Protection 1999 refers to Misleading And Deceptive Conduct, False Representation and Unfair Practice by sellers or business owners. Even false claims of free gifts are considered misleading as stated in the Tribunal For Consumer Claims:

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To put it simply, the section talks about any form of advertisement, sales promises that do not hold its end of the bargain. An example can perhaps be a fruit seller that has boards of adverts saying that he sells the freshest produce that is guaranteed to be in good condition but you realise that most of it is rotten after you buy it. The seller has managed to mislead you into believing that his fruits are in good condition when in truth it isn't. It could either be an honest mistake or one that was done committed knowingly. Business owners who mislead can be fined up to RM250,000.  When faced with situations like this, you can usually speak to the seller and ask for a replacement, but if he or she refuses to comply, then you can drop an email and follow through with TTPM.

2. Goods and services that do not comply to the promised safety standards

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Goods and services must comply to safety standards set by the ministry. Part III, Section 19 of the Consumer Act 1999 states that the minister sets the standards based on recommendations and consultations with relevant and competent agencies. According to the law, nobody is allowed to supply or advertise any goods or services that have failed to pass the set safety standards. Picture this - You buy an electric cooker and get electrocuted after using it for the first time. You bring it back to the shop you got it from and ask for a replacement as the cooker comes with a one year warranty. You get a replacement, only to realise that the new one is faulty too. The best way to deal with this issue would be to get in touch with the seller about the problem for clarifications and if that fails, an official complaint for claims can be sent to the TTPM. It may sound unbelievable, but vendors that are caught selling products that do not comply to set safety standards can be fined up to RM250,000.

3.  When the supplier makes guarantees about the quality, pricing, repair, and spare parts that they don't comply to

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Suppliers and sellers have the tendency to paint a very pretty picture of the product or service they sell and that is understandable, as it is part of the marketing process. However, some overeager sellers make guarantees to which they cannot live up to.

4. If the manufacturer fails to deliver guarantees made about the future availability of goods, quality, repairs, and return of money

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Manufacturer's express guarantee is basically the seller's promise about a number of things about the product, especially the availability of spare parts and the quality. The warranties differ according to manufacturers and products. An example of a written guarantee for a piece of furniture can be, "We guarantee all furniture against defects in construction for one year. When a structural defect is brought to our attention, we will repair or replace it." In most cases, these guarantees will be fulfilled and customers will get their replacements or anything promised, but if the manufacturer fails to provide accordingly, then the customer is free to use the guarantee as a basis for a complaint.

What if you don't comply to these rules? The fine can be up to RM250,000 or worst, imprisonment.
"The waiter gave me a bowl of noodles that didn’t look anything like the picture in the menu. That's a mistake that could cost the restaurant almost RM250,000?!"

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Part IV of the Consumer Protection Act 1999 states that anyone that fails to any of the consumer laws, including bait advertising, set safety standards and misleading information about products and services can be fined up to RM250,000 and for a second or subsequent offence, a fine not exceeding RM500,000. However, if the person involved is not part of a corporate organisation, they will be charged to a fine not exceeding RM100,000 or imprisonment for a term no more than three years, or both. For every second or subsequent offence, the fine will be no more than RM250,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six years.

While it may seem a little tedious to read hundreds of pages worth of consumer laws, they may very well protect you in times of need

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Awareness is crucial as a consumer. Being informed about the basics of consumer rights can help you out of tricky situations and avoid unnecessary hassle. While we may sometimes assume that situations like these do not occur often, it is good to note that we are all consumers. From the most basic thing like buying groceries to bigger purchases like properties, we buy things almost on a daily basis. Former U.S. president John F. Kennedy said in his Congressional Statement back in 15 March 1962 that, "They (consumers) are the largest economic group, affecting and affected by almost every public and private economic decision. Yet they are the only important group... whose views are often not heard." In order for the system to work and for you to receive good quality goods and services, being proactive and following through your complaints and suggestions is highly important.


5 Fast Food Dupes That Taste Like The Ones From Popular Restaurants

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Imagine getting to enjoy your favourite fast food meal at home at any time of the day

Although you can just head out to a drive-thru and grab your favourite set, sometimes it's nice to be able to have extras in the freezer that you can whip up in no time.

These frozen foods have been said to taste most similar to well-loved fast food meals. Plus, they can be found in many grocery stores throughout Malaysia:

1. Simplot FrenchFries Shoestring

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Simplot's FrenchFries have been said to be the most similar tasting to McDonald's famous fries and there's a simple explanation for this. Turns out, the frozen food company – Simplot –  is actually the major supplier of McDonald's fries! Just be sure to get the 'shoestring' version.

2. First Pride Tempura Chicken Nuggets

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First Pride Tempura Chicken Nuggets previously went viral as many said that they taste very similar to McDonald's nuggets. According to some, First Pride frozen foods are actually manufactured by MacFood Services Sdn Bhd, which is McDonald's Malaysia's main processing supplier for its protein products such as beef, chicken, and fish.Some also mentioned that the 'Home Spiced Tempura Chicken Nuggets' are a better option for those who like their nuggets spicy.

3. Simplot Hash Browns

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There's nothing quite as comforting as having a warm, greasy hash brown for breakfast and McDonald's is probably one of the best fast food chains that do them well. If you're craving for some, Simplot Hash Browns are said to taste the most similar to them!

4. First Pride Spicy Chicken Katsu Crispy

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If you're a Spicy Chicken McDeluxe kinda person, try out First Pride Chicken Katsu Crispy in the spicy flavour. Some say that if you pop it in an air-fryer, you get a less oily version of your fave meal!

5. McCain Spiral Fries

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Similar to Simplot, McCain is also said to be one of the suppliers of McDonald's potatoes. These spiral fries taste very similar to the fast food chain's famous curly fries!


Is Sending Nudes Illegal In Malaysia? We Spoke To Lawyers & NGO To Find Out

During the boom of the Internet in the late 1990s, we were promised freedom of expression in this unregulated virtual space.
Fast forward more than two decades later, many countries' laws have caught up with the Internet and many court cases have set a precedent in prosecuting cybercrimes.

With that said, online sexual harassment remains one of the most rampant offences committed on a daily basis and it often goes unreported.The recent V2K Telegram group in Malaysia with 35,000 predominantly male members is a case in point.At the time, several of the victims, whose photos had been distributed without their consent, took to social media to speak up against members of the group, which was used to trade non-consensual nude photos and child pornography.SAYS was involved in breaking the story and we have heard victims say their faces were edited onto photos of naked bodies, received calls from strangers asking for sexual services, and received direct messages (DMs) from strangers who said they masturbated to their photos. One father even reportedly filmed his own daughter and sent it to the group.

Of course, the Telegram group was not an isolated incident

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WeChat was once a social messaging platform where users solicited sexual services in Malaysia, reported TODAY Online.According to Free Malaysia Today, Tumblr was another platform that gave the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) a headache as non-consensual sharing of intimate content of local men and women were often circulated there.Seeing that this issue will not go away soon, SAYS decided to interview a group of lawyers as well as non-governmental organisation All Women's Action Society (AWAM) on questions about the legality of sharing nudes, making lewd comments online, and how the Malaysian laws protect us, among other things.The story aims to help sexual harassment victims understand what laws can be used to charge perpetrators, as well as inform general citizens on what is illegal when they decide to engage in consensual sexting — a conversation between two individuals where explicit messages and photographs are exchanged in a chatroom.

So here are 14 questions on the subject:

1. What is the definition of 'obscene'?

This question is important because many provisions under Malaysian laws use the word 'obscene' to point towards an offence.Speaking to AWAM's programme and operations manager Nisha Sabanayagam, she said there is no one size fits all answer as the matter is dependant on what laws are used in the case.Drawing an example from the Indecent Advertisement Act 1953, Nisha said any advertising material related to venereal disease — also known as sexually transmitted disease (STD) — is considered indecent, adding that the word 'indecent' is interchangeable with the word 'obscene' in some translations.Meanwhile, senior associate at Chooi & Co + Cheang & Ariff, Dennis Yuean Jin Han, is of the opinion that obscene can simply mean "something explicit or offensive in imagery or in words that are used not for apparent medical, scientific, or educational purposes". He noted that there is no single definitive statutory definition for the word 'obscene' in any statutes in Malaysia, hence it is up to the judges of the case to decide whether obscenity in the case is an offence. Yuean also contended that it is a good decision to omit the definition of obscene in Malaysian laws because it can provide broader protection to victims, as a categorical definition may limit the scope of what is deemed obscene or not."Society over the decades (dictates) what is moral and what is immoral. It changes. The definition of obscene always evolves to reflect the actual changes in society. So, I can't give you a straightforward legal definition for the word 'obscene'," Yuean added in a video interview.However, on the flip side, AWAM thinks that without a clear definition, it opens up possibilities for authorities to abuse laws for the purpose of suppressing Malaysians, possibly even making sharing a bikini photo online a crime."For example, those who want to control and suppress women can then take advantage of the fact that anything a woman does, even if she wears a bikini online, can be seen as obscene," said Nisha."It gives a certain amount of control to patriarchal society to actually control women. So there are two sides to it. The positive (of not having a clear definition) is that great, we can fight for it. [...] But at the same time, we open the doors for patriarchal men to say that, 'In my opinion, that is obscene'."

2. Is taking a nude photo of myself illegal?

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AWAM takes the position that taking a nude photo of oneself is not an illegal act, citing Article 10 of the Federal Constitution that Malaysians are entitled to freedom of expression."But you cannot send it out to a third party," said Nisha, "There is no legal law against taking nude photos, but it is not a practical thing to do in this country." "It's okay to take a nude picture of yourself for personal consumption, but there is always the risk of someone else [retrieving] the pictures from your handphones."As for Yuean, based on Malaysian laws, he concurred that it's not exactly illegal to take a nude photo of oneself."But it will be illegal if you are found to keep a picture of your nude self in your own possession," he explained, citing Section 292 of the Penal Code for the offence.Under the provision:"Whoever sells, lets to hire, distributes, publicly exhibits, or in any manner puts into circulation, or for purposes of sale, hire, distribution, public exhibition or circulation makes, produces, or has in his possession any obscene book, pamphlet, paper, drawing, painting, representation or figure, or any other obscene object whatsoever [...] shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine or with both." In Section 294 of the same act, Yuean added that whilst the act of taking a nude photo is not illegal per se, it will be illegal if it's committed in public places.

3. Is taking a nude photo of others illegal in Malaysia — even with consent?

Before answering the question, Yuean made clear that taking nude photos of others without their consent is illegal under Section 509 of the Penal Code for insulting the modesty and invading the privacy of the person."If with consent, it's another story. I would say that it's not illegal because there's no element of intrusion of privacy," Yuean said.But it goes back to the same problem once the photos are in possession by an individual as mentioned above. They are liable to Section 292 of the Penal Code for having those photos.AWAM — who prepared for the interview with SAYS after consulting its lawyer members, which include three state executive council members (excos) and its president — said the answer is debatable as consent can always be abused with the other party later taking advantage of the situation.Nisha said AWAM often teaches young Malaysians about consent and they wish more people can understand that consent is something that can always be taken back."For example, I give you consent to take my photo. But maybe halfway through, I feel very uncomfortable. I have the right to take my consent back and the person whom I first gave consent to has to respect my decision to take my consent back," said the NGO representative. "With women, young girls especially, they always give consent because they love (the person). They don't realise they are probably giving it to somebody they cannot trust. They give it in trust. But the person who received it may not be somebody worthy of that trust."

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4. Is sending nudes illegal?

Yes, it is illegal. "Currently, there are at least four pieces of legislation which deal with the dissemination of obscene material in Malaysia, namely the Penal Code, the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984, the Film Censorship Act 2002, and the Broadcasting Act 1988," said AWAM."These laws are targeted at the dissemination of specific subject matter, the contents of which are considered to be obscene, immoral, or against the public interest. Of the four, only the first three statutes are of relevance."Meanwhile, senior lawyer Yuean also said the same, adding that a person who sends nudes can be charged under Section 211 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 as well.When asked if the perpetrator may face heftier punishment for not only possessing obscene photos but also taking an extra step to disseminate them, Yuean said yes.It's also possible that the perpetrator may face more than one charge for sharing nude photos even if the act is only committed once. It is up to the court to decide if the perpetrator will serve the sentence for each charge concurrently or consecutively.The other lawyer SAYS spoke to also agreed that it's illegal to send nudes even if the recipient is your spouse or romantic partner.Their consensus is that it is better to avoid such an act.

5. Is receiving nudes illegal?

SAYS brought up a scenario of a woman who regularly receives unsolicited nude photos from strangers — such as through Facebook or Instagram direct messages — and asked if the sexually harassed victim is now in contravention of Section 292 of the Penal Code for possessing obscene material. To that, Yuean said he doesn't think the victim will become liable for an offence in return."Like you said, it's quite ridiculous if you out of nowhere you were sent a nude, not that you want to receive it, you can't be committing an offence, right?" Yuean said. However, he said the person can found guilty under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 if he or she deliberately solicited the nude photo.Under the provision:"A person who by means of any network facilities or network service or applications service knowingly makes, creates, or solicits; and initiates the transmission of any comment, request, suggestion, or other communication which is obscene, indecent, false, menacing, or offensive in character with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass another person [...] commits an offence."Yuean said the keyword here is 'solicits', saying, "If it's proven that he or she asks for (the nude photo), initiates the transmission, and also has the intention to abuse or harass the other person, then it'll be illegal.""But if you received it and didn't want it — unsolicited, unprovoked, someone sent you this nude — reasonably speaking, you won't want to keep it," he continued."If you keep it under your possession and the police found out, again, under Section 292 of the Penal Code, it could be deemed as an offence. But you will have a lot of explaining to do after that on why you are keeping it." "So the reason better be you're keeping it because you want to use it as evidence prosecute this person." "Otherwise, I don't think the act of receiving itself is illegal."AWAM also said possessing obscene photos may cause the person to be on the wrong side of the law after receiving them, as stipulated in Section 292 of the Penal Code and the Film Censorship Act 2002.They advised it's best to delete the photos right away.Additionally, a lawyer and partner in Tuang, Chu and Co, Ryan Chu Soon Wei, contended that the person who received a nude photo ought to delete it due to how Section 5 of the Film Censorship Act 2002 is worded.Under the provision: "No person shall— (a) have or cause himself to have in his possession, custody, control, or ownership; or (b) circulate, exhibit, distribute, display, manufacture, produce, sell, or hire, any film or film-publicity material which is obscene or is otherwise against public decency." Chu contended, "With that said, it does seem like the Act implores [...] a person, upon receiving (the nude photo), you must delete it.""I take the view that once you receive it, the person ought to delete it. Of course, subject to what Yuean has said, if you use it as a matter of evidence, there is a legal justification to that."

6. Is asking for nudes illegal?

Both AWAM and lawyers SAYS interviewed said soliciting nude photos is illegal.However, things can be tricky here because the perpetrators may use subtle means to get an individual to send them nude photos.An example would be the popular online meme with a catchphrase that goes 'send nudes please'.

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"Is sending a meme like this to an individual an offence? Apparently, yes, it is," answered Nisha."However, some people use other ways to solicit for nudes. Because the definition of obscene is so vague, there are various creative ways to get around to displaying obscenity. So instead of using the word 'nude', they will spell it as 'newd'." Nisha said sending a misspelled 'send nudes please' meme might not necessarily be illegal because intent is very hard to prove in such a scenario.On the flip side, understanding that Malaysians have freedom of expression and consensual sexting can help improve the intimacy of a relationship, AWAM suggests the public send sensual photos of a non-private body part rather than a full-on nude."It is not for us to tell you what you can or cannot send with your phone, but just remember that there are laws," Nisha said.Meanwhile, Chu thinks that there are cases where asking for a nude photo may not be illegal."One important point in Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 is '[a] person who by means of any network facilities knowingly makes, creates, or solicits any comment which is obscene'. But it ends with an 'intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass another person'," Chu said.He said that asking for a publicly available nude photo of a pornstar may not be caught under the specific provision because there is no intention to harass the individual. "Where else, if I ask you for nudes [...] and that sort of harass[es] you as a victim, so in that manner, (the perpetrator) will run afoul under Section 233 (of the Act)."

7. Is sharing nudes illegal?

Yes, it is illegal. Just like the answer to Question 4 above, sending a nude photo and sharing a nude photo fall under the same offence in multiple provisions.Interestingly, Chu said that even if there is an imminent risk of a perpetrator sharing nude photos of an individual without consent, there is a possibility that they can be charged under Section 509 of the Penal Code.Under the provision:"Whoever, intending to insult the modesty of any person, utters any word, makes any sound or gesture, or exhibits any object, intending that such word or sound shall be heard, or that such gesture or object shall be seen by such person, or intrudes upon the privacy of such person, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years or with fine or with both."Chu said if someone threatens to leak an individual's nude photos, it is already an offence.

8. What laws protect me once my nudes leaked?

Perpetrators can be charged under these laws:- Section 292 of the Penal Code- Section 293 of the Penal Code- Section 509 of the Penal Code- Section 211 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998- Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998- Section 5 of the Film Censorship Act 2002In respect of the discussion so far, Chu said, "Ultimately, a lot of actions, say soliciting for nudes, may end up in possessing of the nudes. Because it makes sense. The end result of soliciting is receiving.""The key point here is possession. As long as you have possession, you will be running afoul of all those Acts."

9. Is making lewd comments on my non-nude photos illegal?

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According to Chu, it is illegal under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, as it clearly states that a person commits an offence whenever he or she sends any obscene comment with an intent to harass another person.Chu said victims can always take the matter to MCMC as they are the regulatory body that acts as the 'police' in such cases.MCMC has the authoritative power to take down comments and circulation of content if needed.

10. Is spreading my non-nude public photos taken from my social media illegal?

Taking the V2K Telegram group incident as an example, many female victims had their Instagram profiles shared to the group after their nude photos were leaked.In a situation like this, legal associate at Felix Raj Chambers Joseph Lum Weng Leong said it's not illegal to share a person's non-nude photo because once a photo is shared publicly, the person loses the right to privacy in that particular photo.However, Lum said the lewd comments that come after it is prosecutable as discussed in the previous question.He and AWAM both said that victims can also always take private action against the perpetrators who made those defaming remarks about them.

11. Is consensual sexting illegal?

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Lum is of the opinion that consensual sexting is not illegal, but the parties who engage in such a conversation must delete the conversation when it is done."Because keeping (the conversation) means it's in your possession," he said, adding that even explicit text messages can be considered as obscene comments as well, hence, prosecutable.AWAM added that it is illegal if consensual sexting occurs between children and adults as it's an offence under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 for child grooming.

12. By when must I lodge a police report or sue the perpetrator for his or her crime before the laws stop protecting me? Is there a time limit that I must lodge a police report on such matters?

Lum explained that there are two ways to take legal action against the perpetrator in the case of nude photos being leaked. One method is through a civil action, which has a window of six years after the date of the act was committed.Civil action can mean suing the perpetrator for an injunction to stop the perpetrator from distributing the photographs rather than using the provisions mentioned above.This method does not necessarily need the victim to go through the authorities and often ends with monetary compensation, rather than a sentence that would land the perpetrator in jail or be fined.But if it's a criminal action, there is no expiration date of when a police report must be lodged."With that being said, if assuming the (criminal case) goes to court, the defence lawyer will naturally ask 'why you took so long to lodge a police report?'," Lum said."That is normally the first angle the defence will attack. But there is no time limit for criminal offences. Maybe it's advisable for the victims to collect all the evidence as soon as possible and lodge a police report as soon as possible."

From left to right: Yuean, Chu, and Lum.
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13. In your opinion, what are the legal loopholes or places that need strengthening to protect Malaysians who wish to engage in sexting and to prevent leaking of nudes?

Both Lum and AWAM told SAYS that the first legal loophole that needs work is getting the Sexual Harassment Bill to be passed in Parliament. "The reason why we want the Sexual Harassment Bill to be tabled and passed as an Act is because it will make it clear that we have to take into consideration the feelings of the receiver," Nisha said, referring to the victim who is sexually harassed."If the receiver feels humiliated, offended, or threatened, then the person who committed the act can be seen as sexually harassing the receiver." She said the Act will take away the burden to prove the perpetrator's intent from the victim, especially when intent is hard to prove during a trial.Other than that, Lum said Section 81(B) in the Employment Act 1955 needs to be reviewed as it currently does not provide a guideline on how an employer should investigate a sexual harassment case in the company.According to him, the law currently allows employers to set up a sexual harassment investigation while permitting the employers to have the power to dismiss the complaint following the investigation. He said this opens up leeway for misconduct and not taking a sexual harassment complaint seriously.As for Section 81(F) of the same Act, Lum said that the RM10,000 fine for not investigating a sexual harassment complaint in the company is too lenient. He suggests the fine should increase to RM100,000 so that it can act as a deterrent.

The views presented by Yuean, Chu, and Lum are their personal legal opinions and does not necessarily represent their respective firm's views.

These Malaysian organisations aim to help survivors of rape and sexual assault:

1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)Operating hours: 24-hourContact: +603-79563488SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Operating hours: Weekdays (9.30am - 4.30pm)Contact: +603-78770224WhatsApp: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)Operating hours: Weekdays (9am - 5pm)Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4390698Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter4. SARAWAK WOMEN FOR WOMEN SOCIETY (SWWS)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am to 5.30pm)Contact: +6082-422660SMS/WhatsApp: +6013-8044285Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter5. SABAH WOMEN'S ACTION-RESOURCE GROUP (SAWO)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am to 2pm)Contact: +6088-280200Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter6. PROTECT AND SAVE THE CHILDREN (PS THE CHILDREN)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (8.30am to 5.30pm)Contact: +6016-2273065 | +6016-7213065WhatsApp: +6016-7213065Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter7. INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION (IWF)Anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content and non-photographic child sexual abuse images with IWF’s Reporting Portal.

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These Beautiful Lakeside Homes Feature Traditional Malay Architecture And Lush Greenery

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Ever wanted to come home to a view like this?

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Serambi Villa in Setia Alamsari wants to make your dreams come true, offering serene lakeside living amidst nature and lush greenery

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A collection of 41 luxurious Semi-Ds and bungalow units, Serambi Villa features multigenerational double-storey homes nestled in Kajang's largest township, Setia Alamsari.

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Inspired by traditional Malay architecture, these units come with a distinct design that exudes the warmth of a home, while having a modern look and feel. The best part is that each lakefront home is located next to calming waters, while being surrounded by greenery, wildlife, parks, and walking trails.

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Residents of Serambi Villa will get to live next to Setia Alamsari's central wetland, called the Lake of Reflection. Inspired by Malaysian tropical wetlands, this 10-acre park features a central lake and a stunning pavilion, as well as Pulau Pelangi – an untouched wildlife retreat.Enjoy taking a stroll by the beautiful lake and its nearby cascading waterfalls. Or, if you prefer, you can unwind, relax, and reflect in the gazebo inspired by bird's nests.

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Other than that, Serambi Villa is also just a short walk away from two parks, The Lawn and Canal Park. The former is designed for sports-loving residents with a football field, pavilion, and sports-centred facilities, while the latter is perfect for walkers, joggers, and cyclists.Venture a little further, and you'll get to choose from two nearby golf courses at the Danau Golf Club and Bangi Golf Club. Families with children can also enjoy warm sunsets at Taman Tasik Cempaka and Club 360 Setia Ecohill, as well as weekend joyrides at the Bangi Wonderland Themepark & Resort.

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Residents at Serambi Villa can look forward to luxurious living in spacious units, designed to accommodate whole families comfortably

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Each unit comes with four or five bedrooms, with en-suite bathrooms for each of the rooms. The units are also equipped with a mechanical booster pump and solar water heater panel that connects to the shower area in all bathrooms.

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That's not all. Most of the bungalow units have the living hall, dining area, master bedroom, and family hall at the back. This means you and your family can go about your everyday activities with a beautiful view of the Lake of Reflection and waterway. The units at Serambi Villa are also freehold, making it suitable for long-term investment or for own stay.

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The great thing about living in Serambi Villa in Setia Alamsari is that it's close to daily amenities, from education institutions to malls and supermarkets

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Setia Alamsari is a 775-acre township that's catered towards families or homeowners looking to upgrade their homes. The neighbourhood has various credible schools nearby, such as Tenby International School, Rafflesia International School, the German-Malaysian Institute, and higher-learning establishments like University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).The township is also close to medical centres like Hospital Kajang, KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital, Hospital Serdang, and Hospital Putrajaya. For day to day necessities, you can conveniently drop by Bangi Gateway, Lotus's Semenyih, IOI City Mall, and Ecohill Walk.Not to mention, the township is well-connected with the UKM Komuter train station, as well as highways like KL-Seremban, Kajang-Seremban, and Kajang SILK all within the vicinity, making it easy to get around to the rest of the Greater Kuala Lumpur.

Find out more about lakeside living at Serambi Villa on their website, or contact them at 03-8736 2255 today

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Lengkapkan Menu Ala Thai Anda Dengan Resipi Kerabu Mangga 'Simple' Ini

Masam ada, manis ada, pedas ada, rangup ada - ha, memang cukup rasa! Mana tak popular Kerabu Mangga ni ;)

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Nak cuba buat? Ikuti resepi kerabu mangga ini di sini:

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Bahan-bahan:- 2 biji mangga muda (diparut)- 1 kuntum bunga kantan (dihiris)- 1 biji bawang merah (dihiris) - 4 biji cili padi (dihiris) - 2 sudu besar udang kering goreng - 2 sudu besar kacang goreng - 1 sudu besar sos ikan - 1 sudu kecil gula - Limau - Cili merah Cara-cara: 1. Gaul mangga dengan cili padi, bunga kantan, bawang merah, udang kering, dan kacang. 2. Masukkan sos ikan dan gula; gaul.  3. Perah limau dan hias dengan bunga kantan, cili merah, dan kacang.4. Hidang!

Inginkan lebih banyak resipi menarik seperti ini? LIKE Facebook Seismik Makan serta follow kami di Twitter dan temui segala resipi mesti kongsi sekarang!

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"Meremang Bulu Roma" - Tangan Misteri Di Belakang Pengantin Ini Curi Perhatian Netizen

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

Kebiasaannya, kita akan terpegun melihat gambar-gambar pengantin baru kerana naik seri di wajah mereka bukan?

Tetapi, berbeza pula dengan kisah seorang wanita ini apabila gambar kahwinnya tular di TikTok baru-baru ini kerana kelibat tangan misteri di belakang badannya mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @syeira_eira Bila pos dekat fb ramai yang komen gambar ni. Baru tengok balik  ##fypdongggggggg ##foryourpage ##fyp ##fyp  BGC Drama Effect - whozmanzz

Ramai tegur tangan siapa di belakang pengantin, bila tengok balik baru perasan ada sesuatu yang pelik

Menerusi perkongsian video daripada @syeira_eira, dia memuat naik gambarnya ketika sedang berjalan sambil diiringi pengapit dan seorang mak ciknya.Di dalam gambar tersebut, kelihatan kelibat tangan di belakang Syeira seperti tangan orang tua yang tidak berinai. Perkara tersebut sekali gus menimbulkan rasa pelik dalam kalangan netizen sehingga membuatkan mereka berteka-teki tentang kejadian misteri itu.Syeira hanya menyedari tentang kelibat tangan itu selepas kawan-kawan di Facebooknya menegur dan komen gambarnya merasa seram selepas melihat semula gambar tersebut.

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"Bila tengok betul-betul macam tangan orang tua. Bayang-bayang orang pun tak ada" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video kelibat tangan misteri itu yang sehingga kini meraih 1.1M tontonan, 41.4K tanda suka dan 1,463 perkongsian di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut merasa pelik dengan kejadian itu.Ramai yang berpendapat bahawa itu kemungkinan tangan makhlus halus kerana nampak seperti orang tua dan tidak berinai. Malah, tidak ada langsung bayang-bayang manusia di belakang pengantin itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Alamak seram plak tengok gambar ni, korang rasa tu tangan siapa?

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Lebih 5k 'Shares' Di FB, Resipi Mac & Cheese Crispy Ini Akan Buatkan Air Liur Meleleh!

Anda inginkan kelainan untuk kudapan di Hari Raya? Kalau nak sesuatu yang lain daripada yang lain dan mudah untuk dimasak, boleh cuba resipi Mac & Cheese Crispy ini!

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Kalau ada anak ramai di rumah, bolehlah cuba untuk resipi terbaru Mac & Cheese Crispy yang dikongsikan oleh seorang wanita di laman Facebook iaitu Wann Rohani. Memang nampak sedap sangat dan semudah ABC je anda boleh menyiapkan juadah kudap ini untuk anak-anak dan keluarga tersayang.Oh ya, resipi ini juga digemari ramai sehingga mendapat 5 ribu perkongsian di laman Facebook. Pasti ramai yang ingin mencuba! Jom belajar buat, resipi penuh di bawah:

Bahan-bahan yang digunapakai adalah Marcaroni dan juga cheese powder sahaja. Sangat mudah!

Menurut Wann, resipi ini sedang viral di Thailand. Namun, jika anda seorang yang tidak menyukakan cheese, boleh juga letak apa-apa perisa lain mengikut cita rasa. Contohnya BBQ, ayam atau nestum.

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Resepi asal adalah menggunakan Macaroni, tapi boleh juga pilih Penne sebab lebih besar. Oh ya, untuk mendapatkan serbuk cheese ini, boleh cari dan beli di mana-mana kedai yang menjual bahan membuat kek.

Seterusnya, boleh ikuti tips di bawah:

1) Rendam macaroni dengan air selama lebih kurang 45 minit. Bukan rebus ya, rendam sahaja.

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Masukkan macaroni dalam mangkuk, rendam macaroni dengan air selama 45 minit. Tak perlu rebus tau, just rendamkan. 45minit tu just nice. Kalau lama sangat nanti kembang, kalau sekejap pulak lepas goreng jadi keras.Ingat tau, rendam 45minit, air tenggelam. Kalau guna pasta yang lebih tebal, make sure rendam lama sikit. Kalau tak, nanti keras tak boleh krap krup krap. Depends pada jenama pasta juga tau. Sebab setiap jenama tak sama tebalnya. Try dulu 45minit. Kalau leras, boleh rendam lebih masa lagi. NOTA: Nak tukar jenis pasta pun boleh, spiral boleh, reben boleh.

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Kat tapak tangan tu warna dah berubah sikit lepas dah rendam 45 minit. Nampak kembang sikit dah kan hehe. Kalau taknak keras, rendam lebih lama tau.

2) Panaskan kuali dan sedia untuk digoreng!

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Ketika di goreng ni, kacau kacau ya. Pastikan setiap ketul tu jangan melekat. Kalau melekat, sila pisahkan mereka.

3) Selepas warna dah menjadi golden, toskan

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4) Seterusnya, masukkan macaroni yang telah digoreng tersebut di dalam bekas yang ada penutup

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Masukkan cheese powder, kalau anda sukakan cheese yang banyak, boleh letak mengikut cita rasa. Pasti sedap!

5) Akhir sekali, tutup bekas tersebut dan goncang untuk meratakan semua cheese dan macaroni yang telah dimasak

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Ok last part. Tutup bekas dan shake, shake, shake, shake! Pastikan shake sampai rata dan semua cheese powder membaluti macaroni kita.

6) Final product! Tadaaa! Senang je bukan?

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Jika anda ingin mencuba, boleh kongsi dan ikuti resipi di atas. :)

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This Short Film Shows How A Stranger's Kind Act Changed A Village Girl's Life Forever

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This Spotlight is sponsored by Axiata.

This year, Axiata's Hari Kebangsaan and Malaysia Day short film teaches us the significance and impact of life's turning points

Titled The Turning Point, the short film revolves around Intan, who hails from an Orang Asli village in Pahang. Growing up, Intan has been helping her mother sell traditional woven baskets. Her mother's business isn't doing well — and Intan does not have high hopes for it. But one day, after a fateful encounter with a stranger, Intan's life is forever changed. Watch the full video below:

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Every day, Intan would set up a stall by the roadside to sell her mother's traditional woven baskets, but it seems that things are not looking good :(

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Intan: "Buy handicrafts from Kampung Che Wong! Buy handicrafts..."

Later during the day, a man stops by Intan's stall — much to her delight and excitement — but it turns out that he wanted to ask her for directions to the village, aiyoooo :/

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Man: "Hey! Can you direct me to Kampung Che Wong?" Intan: "Follow this road, turn left, go straight, and you'll reach." Man: "Thank you."

However, it seems that fate called for Intan's encounter with the man, as he gives Intan a book about starting a business, which ends up being her life's turning point

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Man: "Just take it." Intan: "Thank you. That single moment ignited my dreams and made them possible."

Intan puts the knowledge she gained into practice, helping her to successfully build not only her business, but her community as well

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Fast forward to the future, Intan is now under Axiata's University Leadership Development Programme and has been invited to share her inspiring journey with the public. Woohoo, Intan!

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Intan: "Today, I want to tell you about my story. I hope it will provide you with some inspiration."

All in all, Axiata wants to remind all Malaysians that every single moment is an opportunity to create a lifetime of change

Axiata hopes that as one keluarga Malaysia, we will embrace what is possible and seek to be the turning point for someone's better tomorrow.Besides that, the video also carries an important brand message — Axiata wishes to uplift the underserved and marginalised communities in Malaysia and across Asia. This is done by using digital technology, which provides opportunities that can make a difference.

Axiata wishes all Malaysians Selamat Hari Kebangsaan and Selamat Hari Malaysia! <3

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Woman In Kuantan Claims She Was Scammed While Trying To 'Adopt' A Baby Via WhatsApp

On Friday, 18 September, a woman lodged a report with the Kuala Lipis police station, claiming that she's a victim of a baby adoption scam

According to a report in Bernama, the 41-year-old woman, who is from Benta in Lipis District, Pahang, had spoken to a female suspect on phone on 4 August about the matter.A few days after the call, the woman was shown photos of three babies through WhatsApp.Following which, she chose a baby girl at a price of RM4,000."She was directed to make a down payment of RM1,500," Pahang Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) chief Superintendent Mohd Wazir Mohd Yusof was quoted as saying.The woman, however, only managed to transfer RM1,200 to the suspect's account.

A file photo of Pahang police CCID chief superintendent Mohd Wazir Mohd Yusof.
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In the next three weeks since transferring RM1,200, the woman then transferred an extra RM1,550 and also provided her personal details

On 11 August, she sent the balance of RM300 as part of the down payment for the baby girl. She also shared her marriage certificate with the suspect for the adoption registration process.Two days later, the suspect asked for RM500 as a processing fee. Following which, the victim paid an additional RM250 to expedite the process, according to Mohd Wazir.About eight days later on 21 August, the woman was then told that there were some issues with the registration process for the baby at the National Registration Department (JPN).On 27 August, the suspect asked for another RM500 to complete the registration process.For the record, JPN only charges RM30 as registration fee on approval of the application.

She finally lodged the police report after there was no sign of the baby

The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which covers "cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property" and carries one to 10 years imprisonment with whipping and fine.


18-Year-Old Ain Threatened With Rape For A Couple Of Selfies She Posted On Her Instagram

Over the week, Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam, a student who spoke up against the normalisation of rape culture in Malaysian schools, took to her Instagram to post a set of four photos of herself looking pretty

        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam (@ainhsaifulnizam)

The 18-year-old had also shared the photos on her Twitter

On the micro-blogging site, where people — who think Ain's activism against the rape culture in schools is just an attention-seeking act — often issue threats, throw jibes, and consider her "too westernised" for being vocal about sexual harassment, a cautious Ain asked people to "please be kind" under the tweet.

please be kind :)— ain #MakeSchoolASaferPlace (@ainhsaifulnizam) July 20, 2022

While many on Instagram and Twitter reacted positively to the photos, appreciating how good she looked in the dress, it wasn't long before someone wished rape and death on Ain for "dressing like a kafir"

According to multiple Instagram Stories posted by Ain, she received multiple rape threats and that a Lowyat forum was created to discuss her "just from posting a picture".In the first Story, she included a screenshot of a tweet in which the person is threatening Ain with rape until she dies and then chopped into pieces while she was alive and sold like a pig on a black market.The person in the tweet tells Ain to stop "playing the victim" when she dresses like an infidel.In her next Stories, Ain shared that she has gone through a lot of things since she first spoke up about her former teacher Khairul Nizam Sanuddin making rape jokes during class."I don't know how many rape threats towards me I've even read up to this point," she says while remarking on the society's normalisation of the rape culture where little girls take them as given."I'm not sure whether it's commendable or terrifying the fact I have taken it as a given. I'm not sure whether it's commendable or terrifying that all girls have taken it as a given. We have been groomed into avoiding danger ever since we were such little girls — can't do that, can't do this, dangerous that, dangerous this."

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Ain has previously emphasised how her attire doesn't affect her stance and that we as a society need to stop judging girls for what they choose to wear — whether to cover themselves or not — as the focus should be on making schools a safe place and not moral policing

judging them for covering up. thats literally it!! stop stop! focus on the main issues, school is UNSAFE. #MakeSchoolsASaferPlace— ain #MakeSchoolASaferPlace (@ainhsaifulnizam) May 9, 2021

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

1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)Operating hours: 24-hourContact: +603-30008858SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9.30am - 5.30pm)Contact: +603-78770224WhatsApp/Telegram: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4180342Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter4. SARAWAK WOMEN FOR WOMEN SOCIETY (SWWS)Operating hours: Monday (7pm - 9pm),Tuesday to Thursday (9.30am - 11.30am), Saturday (2pm - 4pm)Contact: +6082-368853SMS/WhatsApp: +6016-5822660 | +6013-8044285Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter5. SABAH WOMEN'S ACTION-RESOURCE GROUP (SAWO)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)Contact: +6088-280200 | +6011-27908020Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter6. PROTECT AND SAVE THE CHILDREN (PS THE CHILDREN)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (3pm - 12am)WhatsApp: +6016-7213065Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter7. INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION (IWF)Anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content and non-photographic child sexual abuse images with IWF's Reporting Portal.


Pokémon GO Already Made RM806 Million In Just One Month!

It's pretty hard to believe that Pokémon GO has only been out for a month. Although the game is still rolling out in some parts of the world, it continues on its upward trajectory in terms of revenue.

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According to app analytics platform Sensor Tower, the game has amassed over USD200 million (RM806 million) in little over a month! That's... insane.

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When comparing totals after the first month of launch, Pokémon GO has nearly doubled the success of Clash Royale. The app has also earned almost seven times as much as Candy Crush.

Pokémon GO’s launch in Japan - Nintendo's home country - had a big impact on the augmented reality game’s money-making power

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Revenue exploded from there, spiking from around USD75 million to USD200 million in just under 14 days!

Pokémon GO’s revenue is expected to see more gains in the coming days, as the app just added support in 15 more Asian countries

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Sensor Tower also reported on the daily usage number for Pokémon GO, which average approximately 26 minutes per day. With more than 100 million downloads, and the app’s arrival in some of the world’s largest countries looming, expect success to skyrocket once support for more countries is added.

Well, it looks like when it comes to mobile earnings records, this game has gotta break ’em all!

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Are you surprised that Pokémon GO is currently the highest grossing mobile game? Let us know in the comments below!

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Inside Scoop Is Bringing Back Its All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Buffet This Ramadan!

Ice cream lovers, you're in for a real treat: Inside Scoop's Ramadan buffet is back!

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For just RM29 per person, you can enjoy unlimited ice cream and more through the evening!

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It's the best time to sample all their flavours, from classics like Nuts About Bananas to fun ones like the Insta-friendly Unicorn

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Other fun flavours to try include Sticky Date, Horlicks, Durian, Cendol, Coconut Ash, and Bandung!

You can enjoy the unlimited ice cream on their own - or pair them with some fluffy buttermilk waffles!

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Here's the best part: You can have your ice cream with some crispy apam balik too!

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Ice cream-stuffed apam balik? It just doesn't get any better than this!

The buffet is available at selected Inside Scoop outlets on the following dates and time slots:

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For the latest updates on the buffet, check them out on Facebook!


6 Sahabat Cipta Rekod Kelilingi Pulau Langkawi Dengan Menaiki Basikal Sejauh 200 KM

Pulau Langkawi mungkin tidak asing lagi dijadikan sebagai destinasi pelancongan pilihan pelancong di Malaysia, mahupun dalam atau luar negara

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Selain mempunyai lautan, pantai dan pulau yang cantik dan mempesonakan, Pulau Langkawi juga terkenal dengan kisah lagenda sejarahnya dan dianggap 'lubuk' coklat yang sedap dan murah. Malah, dijamin buat sesiapa sahaja yang tiba ke sini, pastinya akan menikmati percutian yang sangat menyeronokkan.

Seperti biasa, bila sudah tiba ke sini, pelancong akan menyewa kereta untuk mengelilingi pulau ini. Tetapi lain pula buat 6 sahabat ini yang menjelajah pulau lagenda tersebut dengan hanya menaiki basikal sahaja.

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"Pusing Langkawi dengan basikal adalah awesome!!! Hari pertama touchdown je airport kami berenam terus kayuh ke telaga tujuh, sekali air dia kering lah.. lepas rehat kami kayuh ke Pantai Tengkorak untuk camping, dah smpi pastu tanya dengan org kampung utk water source...

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...mmg xda Kat situ, lagi2 banyak kera yang suka rampas/curik bekalan makanan, so kami decide untuk pergi ke Pantai lain iaitu black sand.. mmg rabak.. kayuh smpi kul 9 mlm baru smpi, pacak khemah, mintak kebenaran org kampung.. terus kami lelap Kat pasir Pantai Kat situ."

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Hari kedua, mereka meneruskan perjalanan ke pekan Kuah, Langkawi. Setelah menjamu makanan tengahari di sana mereka meneruskan lagi perjalanan ke Pulau Tuba yang dikatakan mempunyai pemandangan yang sangat cantik.

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"Hari Kedua, bangun je tido, kami kayuh ke pekan kuah, sampai2 tenghari, sapedek dulu.. kami terus ke jeti Pulau Tuba. Tambang sekali basikal 10 hinggit.. ada lah 20 min perjalanan sampai2 kat situ. Sampai2 je terus sambung kayuh, time ni mmg best, serious mmg xmcm Kat Malaysia...

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...awesome gila pulau ni, kalau sapa2 nk tgk Langkawi zaman 60-70an sila lah ke pulau Tuba.. kayuh-kayuh smpi jumpa jambatan sempit utk ke pulau dayang bunting.. mmg cantik tara hingat punya... smpi pulau dayang bunting, sewa satu chalet utk simpan barang berharga kami, terjun laut, pasang ground Dan tido pakai sleeping bag.. sempoiii."

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Pada hari ketiga mereka berpatah balik ke pekan Kuah dan meneruskan perjalanan ke Makam Mahsuri. Sedikit berbeza dengan hari-hari sebelumnya,  cuaca dikatakan sangat panas dan suhu mencecah antara 37-38 darjah Celcius.

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"Hari ketiga kami patah balik ke Kuah dan terus ke Makam Mahsuri, hari ketiga ni mmg rabak tahap super- panas tara ingat.. 38 ke 37 darjah Celsius aritu, kami beborak dgn org kampung, diorg advise pergi lubuk semilang.. ada Sungai yg Tak kering boleh mandi2...

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...makan2 pastu kami terus grak.. 1st time kayuh kepala bergelegak.. sampai2 je terus terjun mandi. Lepas Mandi kami teruskan kayuh ke Pantai Chenang , singgah laksa power pastu dapat sempoiii punya bilik Kat Daddy Backpackers Chenang. Dah mlm, lepak tepi Pantai, jumpa kawan2.."

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Buat hari keempat pula, mereka berbasikal menaiki Bukit Malut dan berpatah semula ke Chenang sebelum bergerak ke airport untuk meninggalkan Langkawi. Kira-kira sudah sejauh 200 km mereka berbasikal di sana.

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"Hari Keempat kami naik Bukit malut Dan kembali ke Chenang. Hari kelima dari chenang kami ke airport."

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"So far kayuhan kami 200km++ utk 5 hari kayuhan, enjoi, rabak, basikal rosak lah, yang best baru tahu banyak benda yg kami tak discover lagi Kat Langkawi, padahal ni trip saya ke 7 di Langkawi. Yang syok persahabatan lah.. bunyi mcm drama, tapi tanpa benda ni semua xjalan."

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Selepas membaca kisah 6 sahabat ini, kami dapat rasakan pengalaman mengayuh basikal mereka selama 5 hari ini betul-betul menyeronokkan! SYABAS!

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