From Crash To Investigation, Everything You Need To Know About MH17 So Far

What type of plane was it?

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The crashed plane was a Boeing 777-200ER, the same model as Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared while travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in March. The aircraft, manufactured in 1997, had a clean maintenance record and its last check was on 11 July, Malaysia Airlines said.

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What happened?

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According to Malaysia Airlines, the plane departed Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport at 10:15 GMT (12:15 local time) on 17 July and was due to arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 22:10 GMT (06:10 local time). The airline lost contact four hours later at 14:15 GMT - 50km from the Russia-Ukraine border. Footage later emerged of the crash site, and witnesses spoke of dozens of bodies on the ground.

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Who or what caused the crash?

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The two sides in Ukraine's civil conflict have accused each other of shooting down the jet with a missile. US intelligence authorities said a surface-to-air missile brought down the plane but it was not yet clear who fired it. Ukrainian government adviser Anton Herashchenko claimed the plane was hit by a missile fired by a Buk launcher - a Russian-made, medium-range surface-to-air missile system. Ukrainian authorities later released a recording they claimed was a conversation between pro-Russian militants admitting to shooting down the plane.

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However, separatist leader Alexander Borodai accused the Ukrainian government of attacking the airliner itself. "Apparently, it's a passenger airliner indeed, truly shot down by the Ukrainian air force," he told Russia's state-run Rossiya 24 TV broadcaster. Experts says flight crash investigators should be able to determine what caused the crash from traces left on the debris.

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How have Russia and separatist groups responded to accusations that they were involved?

Both have denied responsibility. Some rebel leaders suggest that Ukraine’s armed forces may have shot down the plane. President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia said he would assist in an investigation, but he implicitly blamed Ukraine's government, saying it created the conditions for the separatist uprising.

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Who was onboard?

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Flight MH17 was carrying at least 189 Dutch nationals, 44 Malaysians (including 15 crew), 27 Australians, 12 Indonesians and nine Britons. Other passengers came from Germany, Belgium, the Philippines, Canada and New Zealand. Many of those killed were delegates on their way to an international conference on Aids in Melbourne, Australia. Glenn Thomas, 49, a British media officer for the World Health Organisation (WHO), was among those who died. "We have lost a wonderful person and a great professional," said WHO spokeswoman Fadela Chaib. "Our hearts are broken. We are all in shock."

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Other stories of passengers and crew emerging include a Malaysia-Dutch family of five, a Dutch couple on their way to Bali, an Australian pathologist and his wife returning from a European holiday, as well as a Malaysian flight steward whose wife - who also works for Malaysia Airlines - had narrowly escaped death when she pulled out of a shift working on missing flight MH370.

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Where are the black boxes?

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An adviser to the Donetsk provincial governor said that the plane’s voice and data recording devices had been recovered by Ukrainian emergency services workers granted access to the crash site, but that he did not know who had possession of them currently. Aleksandr Borodai, the self-proclaimed rebel leader, said that his group had the recorders and intended to give them to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

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Where was the missile launched from?

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A United States official said the missile responsible for shooting down the plane was launched from a region near the towns of Torez and Snizhne.

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What kind of missile shot down the plane?

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The missile that shot down MH17 was a Russian-made SA-11, also known as a Buk or a Gadfly. The SA-11 system fires missiles that are about 18 feet long and can reach higher than the 33,000 feet at which the Malaysian jet was reported to be flying. Each missile carries a high-explosive warhead. All three of the military forces in the area near the crash site — the pro-Russia separatists, the Ukrainian military and the Russian military — could possess an SA-11.

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How sophisticated was the missile?

The SA-11 can reach planes flying as high as 72,000 feet, more than double the altitude of Flight 17. It has a built-in radar system that helps track aerial targets, but it requires a trained crew member to operate the hardware.

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What were the rebels saying after the crash?

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Ukraine released what it said was intercepted audio of phone calls between rebels and Russian officers. In one call, a rebel is heard saying, “We have just shot down a plane.” In another call, edited by the Ukrainian intelligence service, the rebels seem to discuss an SA-11 Buk surface-to-air missile system that was moved into eastern Ukraine from Russia just before the Malaysian airliner was brought down. American administration officials said there was no reason to doubt the authenticity of the recordings.

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Shortly after the crash, a posting on the social media profile of a separatist leader, Igor Girkin, said that separatists had just shot down a Ukrainian military plane. The post has since been deleted.

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How large is the debris field?

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Wreckage from the plane is strewn across about six square miles of farmland near the village of Grabovo. Harriet Salem at the crash site in Grabovo on Friday morning described it as "even more horrific in daylight. Firefighters fan out across fields marking sites of body parts with poles & white ribbons."

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Who is in charge of the crash site?

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Armed rebel soldiers currently control the region where the plane’s wreckage is. A delegation from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe arrived on Friday, but the organization’s chairman told Reuters that the crash site had not been sealed off and that the monitors did not have the access they needed. On Friday, a spokesman for Ukraine’s foreign ministry said that 181 bodies had been recovered so far. He said the bodies would be moved to Kharkiv to be identified.

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Why was Flight 17 flying over Ukraine?

Flight 17 was flying on an active airway that had been open and in use at higher altitudes throughout the conflict in Ukraine. Before the crash, Russia closed part of the airway that the plane would have followed if it had continued into Russian airspace. But the closing applied only to planes traveling under 32,000 feet; the Malaysia flight was above that level.

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Was it safe to fly over Ukraine?

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Malaysia Airlines' senior vice-president Europe, Huib Gorter, said the flight route had been declared safe by the authorities, was being used by many other airlines and was not subject to any restrictions. Although the area where the jet crashed had a no-fly zone in place up to 9,754m (32,000ft), the airliner was flying at 10,058m (33,000ft) - above the limit.

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The UK's Civil Aviation Authority says airlines' decisions on whether to fly over conflict zones will be based on a range of factors - advice from the Foreign Office, warnings in the area, weather, navigation aids, strikes and which airports are out of action. In the 48 hours running up to the MH17 crash, many airlines had chosen to keep flying in the area, data from flight tracker Planefinder shows.

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According to Flight radar24, which also monitors live flight paths, the airlines that most frequently flew over Donetsk in the last week were: Aeroflot (86 flights), Singapore Airlines (75), Ukraine International Airlines (62), Lufthansa (56), and Malaysia Airlines (48). At the time of the MH17 crash on 17 July, a number of other flights were in the area.

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Were other airlines flying over Ukraine?

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Malaysia Airlines was not alone in flying over eastern Ukraine. A survey of flights to Asia from Europe in the last week found that other airlines, including Lufthansa, Thai Airways and KLM, were also flying over the region. Some, however, like Air France and British Airways, appeared to have been avoiding the area even before the crash.

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Was any of the airspace over eastern Ukraine closed?

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On July 1, the airspace over eastern Ukraine was closed at altitudes up to 26,000 feet. The restrictions were raised to 32,000 feet this week after a Ukrainian military cargo plane was shot down by a missile while flying above 20,000 feet. Until then, the only surface-to-air missiles used had been smaller, shoulder-fired types, which can typically hit targets up to about 12,000 feet.

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Who will investigate?

A separatist stands at the crash site of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, near the settlement of Grabovo
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The Ukrainian government initiated an investigation and had invited Malaysia to participate, Malaysia's Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai confirmed on Friday. Sixty-two officials from Malaysia, including disaster assistance and rescue teams, medical staff, air force representatives and civil aviation department staff, are travelling to Kiev. But Malaysian authorities also called for an additional independent international investigation to be conducted.

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The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe has sent a team of international monitors to the crash site and confirmed they had been given safe access on Friday. Separatists are also co-operating with Ukrainian authorities in the course of the rescue operation, the organisation said.

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A New Selangor Chief Minister Will Be Sworn In On 19 June

Come 19 June, Selangor will have a new Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) after Azmin Ali will be officially relinquishing his post as the current Selangor Menteri Besar, effective from the same date

According to a statement by the Selangor palace, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah's private secretary Mohamad Munir Bani said the state ruler had given his consent for the swearing-in ceremony to take place after Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. It will take place at Balairung Seni at the Istana Shah Alam in Klang, the statement read.Azmin Ali, who is Bukit Antarabangsa assemblyman and was sworn in as Menteri Besar on 11 May, was accorded a Cabinet position by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir.The Bukit Antarabangsa assemblyman is now Malaysia's Economic Affairs Minister.

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However, so far no official names have been given for the post

According to a report in Bernama, though, among the elected representatives in Selangor tipped to replace Azmin are Setia state assemblyman Prof Dr Shaharuddin Badaruddin, Sungai Tua state assemblyman Amirudin Shari, Sungai Kandis state assemblyman Mat Shuhaimi Shafiei, Ijok state assemblyman Dr Idris Ahmad and Paya Jaras state assemblyman Mohd Khairuddin Othman.

There is a strong chance that Mat Shuhaimi Shafiei may be appointed to the position as, after having served as Azmin's political secretary since 2014, he has the necessary experience

A file photo of Mat Shuhaimi Shafiei,
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[VIDEO] Lebih 65K Komen, Al Jazeera 'Dikecam Teruk' Netizen Kerana Burukkan Nama Malaysia

Semalam (5 Julai 2020), tular di media sosial dengan sebuah laporan dokumentari berkaitan penularan wabak Covid-19 yang bersifat 'berat sebelah' & memburuk-burukkan Malaysia di mata dunia

Tindakan yang kurang profesional media daripada Al Jazeera itu telah memberikan cerminan buruk terhadap pengamal media seluruh dunia bahawa mereka tidak telus dalam setiap laporan siarannya kepada penonton.

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Video yang berdurasi lebih 25 minit itu bertajuk Locked in Malaysia's Lockdown ternyata mengguriskan maruah negara ini apabila laporan cerita yang memberitahu kononnya Malaysia mengamalkan perintah berkurung secara kejam dan tidak berperikemanusiaan.Hakikatnya kerajaan hari ini telah sedaya upaya mengawalnya secara tertib dan teratur sehingga tercatat antara negara yang paling berdisplin di dunia dalam pengawalan Covid-19.

Menerusi video berkenaan, beberapa warga asing yang ditemubual turut menyatakan perasaan tertekan terhadap langkah yang diambil oleh pihak berkuasa

Malah, mereka turut menyatakan dilayan dengan zalim dan kejam serta meragui layanan Jabatan Imigresen terhadap tahanan warga asing di dalam depoh tahanan. Bahkan disebut Covid-19 merebak dengan pantas di dalam depoh tahanan imigresen walhal mereka ini sudah dijangkiti sebelum tiba ke tempat berkenaan.Tonton video penuh laporan dokumentari tersebut di bawah:

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Selain itu, seorang petugas Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) tampil menyuarakan pandangan mengenai laporan dokumentari tersebut di media sosialnya

Berikut ialah perkongsian lelaki yang dikenali sebagai Iskandar Zulqarnain di laman Facebook:

Sebagai salah seorang petugas yang terlibat secara langsung dalam beberapa operasi saringan Covid-19 di beberapa kawasan PKPD utama di Kuala Lumpur, dari Masjid India, Chow Kit, Batu Muda, Pasar Borong Kuala Lumpur dan Pasar Pudu, apa yang teman dapat komen ialah apa yang digambarkan melalui dokumentari ini sangat tidak tepat dan sengaja diadakan untuk memburukkan imej Malaysia di mata dunia.Di kawasan PKPD ini baik warganegara atau bukan, pendatang asing yang masuk secara sah atau yang melalui cara salah, semuanya dilayan sama sahaja oleh pihak berkuasa baik kesihatan, polis, askar dan lain-lain. Warga asing ini (baik yang berdaftar atau tidak) disaring sama macam warganegara.Saringan Covid-19 ini pula bukannya murah dan kerajaan dah habiskan berpuluh juta ringgit wang dari perbendaharaan negara kepada mereka ini atas tuntutan kemanusiaan. Dan bukannya sekali tetapi dua kali pula tu swab test ini dilakukan.Mereka yang berada dalam kawasan PKPD diarahkan untuk berada di rumah dan tidak boleh keluar, tetapi kerajaan kita sediakan bantuan barang dapur seperti beras, gula, susu, minyak, telur dan sebagainya kepada mereka yang diedarkan melalui JKM. Lampin bayi pun kerajaan kita sediakan kepada mereka yang terjejas. Layanan ini turut sama diberi kepada pendatang asing tanpa izin. Adakah kerajaan negara asing layan pendatang asing di negara mereka sepertimana yang dilakukan oleh kerajaan Malaysia ini? Teman tak rasa mereka sebaik kita.

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Menurut Iskandar lagi, pendatang asing tanpa izin yang masuk ke Malaysia juga berisiko membawa penyakit berjangkit lain dari negara luar

Lagipun operasi yang dijalankan ke atas pendatang asing tanpa izin oleh pihak imigresen dan polis memang sepatutnya dilakukan dari dahulu lagi. Mereka ini masuk ke negara kita tanpa dokumen, bukan sahaja berisiko membawa penyakit berjangkit lain dari negara luar bahkan kawasan yang mempunyai kepadatan tinggi warga asing turut merekodkan kadar jenayah yang tinggi. Ini semua risiko kepada rakyat Malaysia.

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Tapi pelik juga dengan sikap sesetengah kumpulan hak asasi dan pemimpin-pemimpin politik tertentu yang menyelar tindakan pihak berkuasa kita. Kalau mereka inginkan sangat warga asing tanpa izin ini kenapa tidak mereka sendiri bawa dan jaga di rumah?. Kita sepatutnya sokong dan beri semangat kepada pihak berkuasa untuk menjalankan tugas, jangan bersikap sebaliknya.Kawat besi yang mengepung kawasan PKPD itu nampak agak keras dan itulah yang digambarkan oleh Al-Jazeera sebagai 'oppressive', tetapi kawat itulah yang mengekang dan melindungi rakyat kita dari dijangkiti wabak ini. Disebalik kawat berduri itu punya banyak bantuan disalurkan tanpa sebarang laporan berita pun.Setiap petugas yang ada disitu meskipun bermandi peluh sampai ada yang pengsan dalam menahan panas dan sedang berpuasa, tetap menjalankan tugas dengan penuh komited serta profesional pada siapa jua yang hadir untuk menjalankan saringan tanpa mengira latar belakang mereka.Al-Jazeera mengakui bahawa langkah kerajaan Malaysia menangani Covid-19 terbukti berjaya tapi media tersebut masih berusaha untuk memburukkan negara kita.Lebih malang lagi bila ada individu atau kumpulan yang kononnya memperjuangkan hak asasi dari Malaysia sendiri yang turut sama mengecam negara ini dalam temubual mereka bersama agensi berita luar negara.Usaha kita ditidakkan bahkan didakwa pula dengan tuduhan yang tidak munasabah. Harap kerajaan kita saman Al-Jazeera bersama pengkhianat yang turut bersama mereka.

Dalam pada itu, ketika artikel ini ditulis lebih 65 ribu komen netizen di laman Facebook Al Jazeera bertindak mengecam & 'menyerang' kerana tidak bersetuju dengan laporan dokumentari berkenaan serta berniat tidak baik

Berikut ialah antara komen ditinggalkan oleh netizen terhadap video yang disiarkan oleh Al Jazeera itu:

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Diskriminasi terhadap PATI ini tidak berasas kerana Malaysia memperkenalkan PKP untuk menyelamatkan orang ramai daripada Covid-19 tanpa mengira warganegara atau bukan warganegara. Semoga kerajaan kita mengambil tindakan terhadap laporan yang tidak betul ini!

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

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Body Of 24-Year-Old Johorian Who Went Missing Last Year Found In Sunken Car In Pahang

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On Saturday, 23 July, firefighters from the Nenasi and Pekan Fire and Rescue Stations pulled a car out of Sungai Api-Api in Nenasi, Pahang

The firefighters and a team from the Pekan district police headquarters were responding to an emergency call by an elderly man who was carrying out work near the riverbank yesterday morning.According to Pekan district police chief Supt Mohd Zaidi Mat Zin, they received the call from the farm worker at 11.39am, saying that he saw the roof of a submerged car, a Nissan Grand Livina, in the river.The police team and the firefighters then went to the scene of the incident to carry out investigation and rescue operations. At the scene, an excavator and a tow truck were used to pull the submerged car.

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When the car was pulled out, the authorities noticed a body covered in mud and a worker's pass under the name of Muhammad Iman Aqmar

The car was pulled from the river at around 4.40pm and brought to the side of the road."Checks on the vehicle's registration number found that it was linked to a missing report made in Pasir Gudang, Johor by family members of a man named Muhammad Iman Aqmar Dzulkarnain," Zaidi said.The remains were sent to the Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital in Kuantan for a post-mortem, Kuantan while the car was towed to the Pekan district police headquarters for further investigation.

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The victim, Muhammad Iman Aqmar, a 24-year-old man from Johor, was reported missing by his 55-year-old mother on 30 October 2021

A check by the police showed that there were two police reports made by the victim's mother, Asmawati Kadir. The first report was made on 30 October last year and the second report was made last month.According to Zaidi, the victim had left Pasir Gudang, Johor around 1am on 29 October and was driving for work to Kemaman, Terengganu. However, the victim's mother failed to contact her son on 30 October.The victim's family have been informed about the discovery.


[VIDEO] Ibu Syok Buli Kembar Sampai Menangis, Tapi Ayat Si Anak Pula Curi Tumpuan Netizen

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Memiliki anak kembar sudah semestinya anugerah paling bermakna buat pasangan suami isteri

Senang cerita, terus dapat pakej dua orang anak sekali gus. Tambahan pula jika mendapat kembar seiras, lagilah si ibu dan ayah teruja untuk membelikan pakaian mereka yang seragam dan cantik-cantik.Namun, anak kembar juga mempunya pelbagai ragam yang mencuit hati dan kadangkala membuatkan si ibu dan ayah pening kepala melayan karenah mereka.Sama seperti sebuah video tular di TikTok baru-baru ini apabila gelagat sepasang kembar menangis gara-gara 'dibuli' ibu mereka mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @bibietoion Siok juga pula membuli c kembar ni , tapi last2 ko kena cakap b*bi, adeh..dari mana lg kamu dgr ni  ##ttgilagilasquad ##fyp ##Twinscheck  original sound  - Bibie Dave

Saja sakat anak sampai dua-dua meraung, sekali tak pasal-pasal kena 'carut' di hujung video

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik daripada Bibie Dave itu, kelihatan dia sengaja mengusik kedua-dua anak kembarnya sehingga menangis."Mommy tak sayang, awak pun nakal sangat," katanya.Namun, apa yang lebih melucukan adalah apabila salah seorang kembar itu berkata "mommy babi" selepas tangisannya reda.Si ibu terus terdiam mendengar ayat spontan yang keluar dari mulut anaknya itu dan sempat menulis di kapsyen "dari manalah kamu dengar ayat ni".

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"Hahaha part last tu comel, ulang-ulang tengok" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan yang kini telah meraih 267.4K views, 24.8K likes dan 1.1K shares di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat si kembar itu yang comel dan mencuit hati.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok;

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Ayat awak memang menduga dik, tapi disebabkan awak comel terus tak jadi marah :D


Students Of A Local University Are Demanding To Know Why Their Convo Fees Are So Expensive

Soon-to-be graduates of Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) have launched a petition demanding that officials explain the "too high" fee of RM820 (RM300 refundable deposit) for its on-campus convocation ceremony

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The petition was launched on Sunday, 28 October with an original target of 200 signatures.It has since gained over 2,600 signatures at the time of writing.

Students are upset that the fee remains virtually unchanged from previous years, despite a change of venue from a hotel to on-campus

"The main reason for this petition is because previous convocations was [sic] priced around RM900.00 were all held at the Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel," the petition read."This high price was 'justified', because of the venue cost the university had to cover. The convocation was held in the hotel because [Asia Pacific University]'s main campus at the time could not accommodate the number of students."However, the upcoming convocation is to be held at APU's new campus, but with only RM100.00 reduction in fees."

In the petition, user "Student from UC3F1706 APU" - who launched the petition - gave examples of other universities who have held on-campus convocations at lower costs

While APU's graduation microsite has three fee structures available, petitioners have highlighted the cost of bringing two guests along as the main point of contention. A graduate who wants to bring two guests along will need to pay RM820 (RM300 refundable deposit) for robes, stage photographs, and buffet refreshments.

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For two guests, the other universities listed in the petition supposedly offered much cheaper fees for their on-campus convocations:- International Medical University (IMU) at RM400,- Taylor's University with a rate between RM320 to RM410,- UCSI University at RM620.00 (RM300.00 refundable deposit), and- INTI International University at RM680.00 (RM400.00 refundable deposit).

In a statement to SAYS, Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) Education Group vice president of operations Gurpardeep Singh said the fee is "lower than what it has been for more than the last eight years"

"[T]here were persistent complaints of our traditional venue such as the environment being very cramped, finger foods, long waiting times for family photography, inability to bring additional guests beyond two due to restricted spaces, high parking charges at the hotel etc," he wrote. "We therefore worked towards holding the graduation ceremony on campus, and the charges also were reduced accordingly. In fact, a reduction of a total of RM110 for the graduate package which represents a reduction of 17% due to the savings of not using an external venue. Everything else remains the same, so the savings have already been passed down to the students."

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Gurpardeep also explained that students are now allowed to bring unlimited guests with a fee of RM40 per head, something which couldn't be done previously unless there was availability. "So guests 3, 4, 5, etc can join in at RM40 instead of RM120. They have access to all refreshments, food, etc which cost substantially higher than RM40. Only difference is that they will view the ceremony from a different auditorium through live feed of the event."

Additionally, Gurpardeep said it was "not fair" to make comparisons with other institutions as "their provisions may be different"

"We are aware of some just catering for light snacks such as sandwiches and coffee/tea. The cost of catering between this basic provision and full lunch buffet type meals is hugely different," he explained.

			After thriving very hard to ensure student satisfaction for the three to four years students have been with APU, there is absolutely no intention to sour this at their last formal experience with us at their Graduation.
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"We will communicate with the students involved to address their concerns. It is the intention of APU to show its best to our graduating students and their parents."

In 2016, we asked local graduates from various universities about the cost of their ceremonies:

                How Much Should Malaysian Graduates Pay To Attend Their Own Convocation?

Some only had to pay as little as RM50.

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Health Dept Believes Weddings And Reunions Are Main Causes Of Kelantan COVID-19 Spike

Kelantan recently saw a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases within the state and the health department found that social events such as weddings and reunions may be the cause

State Local Government, Housing, and Health Committee chairman Dr Izani Husin told Harian Metro that on Saturday, 26 December, Kelantan recorded the highest number of COVID-19 cases within the state since the disease was first discovered, with 85 people testing positive.On Sunday, 27 December, another 31 people were found to be infected with the coronavirus disease.Two new clusters have also been detected in Kota Bharu. They are the Halban cluster and Seragam Chepa cluster.

State Local Government, Housing, and Health Committee chairman Dr Izani Husin.
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11 out of the 31 cases reported yesterday were imported from outside the state by those from red zones.
They are believed to have travelled to Kelantan during the holidays.

New Straits Times reported that during the state National Security Council (MKN) meeting yesterday, Dr Izani stressed that travellers are the main cause behind the rise in recent COVID-19 cases.He said, "Yesterday showed that the virus is already in the community. It also proved a prediction by the state health department that there will be a drastic increase during the public and school holidays."

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In the effort to contain the spread of the virus, state authorities have decided to limit wedding ceremonies to only 50 guests in contrast to the previous 150-guest rule

"The organiser also needs to apply for a permit from the police, and no children are allowed (to attend weddings). Ceremonies are only to be held from noon to 5pm," Dr Izani said.

He also added that if the situation worsens, the authorities will not hesitate to reinforce the Conditional Movement Control Order throughout the state.

Remember to limit your movement and wash your hands often. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:

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M'sian TikToker Claims To Earn Up To RM4,000 A Month By Creating Content As A Side Hustle

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TikTok has birthed many opportunities for individuals across Malaysia.
From catapulting creators to viral success to opening doors with brands and sponsorships, TikTok has become an avenue of opportunities for many.

For example, a 'booktok' influencer by the name of Dayana managed to open her very own book café, Orchid's Library, through building her very own book-loving community on TikTok. SAYS has also featured seven other Malaysian TikTokers who managed to go viral and end up on billboards around Kuala Lumpur, each with their own passion and the opportunity to tell their story to the rest of the country.

The seven TikTokers featured in TikTok's #FindYourPurpose campaign.
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Aside from viral success, however, it seems TikTok is also a great avenue to earn some side income

Instagram page @malaysianpaygap recently featured an anonymous TikTok content creator who allegedly earns up to RM4,000 a month by being a content creator as a side hustle. The Instagram page advocates salary transparency by featuring anonymous job details and paycheck submissions from average Malaysians.The TikToker said they have one million followers on the app and started their TikTok journey 10 months ago in January.While still a degree student, this TikToker revealed that they earned the money through obtaining live gifts, video gifts, and paid reviews. They explained that they do livestreams on a daily basis or whenever they have some free time. For a two-hour livestream, they claim to be able to earn around USD50 (RM232).

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The TikToker explained that their average income on TikTok per month was approximately USD1,000 (RM4,639)

They also revealed that the highest amount they have ever earned on TikTok was USD2,600 (RM12,061). As a note, Malaysian TikTokers are NOT eligible for the Creator Fund, which allows creators on TikTok to earn funds based on their account and video performance on the app. The TikTok Creator fund is only available to creators from the US, UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy.However, like this TikToker, Malaysian creators can earn money through brand deals, livestreams, and virtual gifts.

Viewers can gift their creators 'video gifts' by tapping on the 'Gift' icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
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The TikToker also mentioned that compared to others, theirs wasn't the higher income bracket that a creator could earn on the app

This was due to the fact that other TikTokers are able to get on the weekly ranking of creators, which allows them to earn significantly more. They said that a creator who manages to get into the weekly ranking can earn between RM10,000 and RM20,000 per month. According to TikTok, Weekly Rankings is a ranking system which rates creators based on the number of Diamonds collected during a livestream. The more diamonds a creator collects during their streams, the higher their ranking. Creators who are in the weekly top 20 livestream hosts are awarded special prizes.The TikToker advised anyone who was interested in making money on the platform to keep posting on TikTok and to be consistent with their content.

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It was reported recently that TikTok banned political accounts from monetising their content in a bid to foster a more positive environment on the app:

                TikTok Bans Political Accounts From Monetising Posts & Soliciting Campaign Fundraising

"TikTok is an entertainment platform where people come to share their stories, and understand other people's experien...

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This 19-year-old Malaysian managed to own a mobile home with her YouTube earnings:

                19-Year-Old M'sian Spends YouTube Earnings To DIY Her Own Campervan

The professional drummer said it has always been her dream to own a mobile home.

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Malaysian Fresh Graduates Are Being Paid Less Than They Were 9 Years Ago

In its annual report published yesterday, 27 March, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) found that monthly salaries for fresh graduates have declined since 2010

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The report revealed that although the number of graduates in Malaysian labour force increased significantly from 2010 to 2017, their starting salaries remain underwhelming. According to BNM, the number of diploma and degree holders in the labour force increased by an average of 173,457 persons every year since 2010. However, only 98,514 people were employed in high-skilled jobs every year.

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"This suggests that the economy has not created sufficient high-skilled jobs," the report read.BNM also cited a study by Khazanah Research Institute, which found that 95% of young employees in unskilled jobs and 50% of those in low-skilled manual jobs are over-qualified for their job scopes.

Moreover, the starting salaries for fresh graduates have decreased since 2010

A diploma holder, who would have earned RM1,458 per month in 2010, only received RM1,376 in 2018. Meanwhile, a Masters degree holder only earned RM2,707 monthly in 2018, in comparison to RM2,923 in 2010. BNM also attributed this pattern to the lack of jobs created for employees with high level of education.

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"Despite obtaining a high level of education, employees had to settle for jobs that typically do not require such education levels," the report read. "With an ample supply of graduates and limited demand for them by firms, graduate salaries have faced downward pressures," BNM added.

Meanwhile, starting salaries for those without a tertiary education have increased in comparison to 2010

Real salaries for employees who hold PMR or SPM certificates in 2018 increased by 4.6% and 2.3% respectively compared to 2010 wages. BNM said that this phenomenon was caused by the implementation of minimum wage in the country which pushed up the salaries of lower-skilled workers."If left unaddressed, this could reduce the incentive for the younger population to pursue higher levels of education and potentially exacerbate the 'brain drain' issue in Malaysia," the report said.

You can access BNM's report here.

What do you think about BNM's findings? Let us know in the comments below.

In similar news, here's a handy guide for you if you're going for a job interview:

                11 Things Malaysian Employers Are Looking For That Will Land You That Job

Here's all you need to know before going for that interview!

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[VIDEO] Kami Cuba 'Recreate' 3 Hidangan Padu Dari Gegaria Dan Ini Hasilnya

Bila bercakap tentang Gegaria, perut kami asyik nak berkeroncong saja rasanya. Mana tidaknya, semua yang ke festival ini rajin betul berkongsi macam-macam gambar makanan yang lain macam awesomenya!

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Berinspirasikan hidangan-hidangan menarik yang tersedia di Gegaria, kami mendapat idea untuk cuba recreate 3 hidangan padu ini:

1. Tajima Burger

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Burger yang cukup popular ini dibuat menggunakan paha ayam boneless yang diperap dan kemudian dipanggang. Patty ayam istimewa ini dilengkapkan lagi dengan cheese, sos cili dan mayones!Yang menariknya, bun burger ini dikukus dahulu sebelum dibakar untuk mendapatkan tekstur yang lembut di dalam dan rangup di luar. ;)

2. Ayam Goreng Kunyit Mat Rock

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Terliur setiap kali kami tengok gambar ayam goreng kunyit ini dikongsi! Versi Seismik Makan ini menggunakan dada ayam bersalut tepung jagung dan serbuk kunyit, dan dihidangkan dengan sambal extra pedas.

3. Cendol Durian

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Sesi memasak berinspirasikan Gegaria semestinya tidak lengkap tanpa mencuba buat Cendol Durian sendiri. Dengan gabungan gula melaka pekat, kuah santan, cendol, jagung manis, dan kacang merah bersama durian, anda pasti ingin mencuba resipi dessert epik ini!

Ingin tahu bagaimana rasa setiap hidangan ini? Tonton videonya di sini:

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Untuk cuba banyak lagi hidangan menjilat jari, jom jalan-jalan cari makan di Festival Gegaria yang bakal berlangsung weekend ini!

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Dimeriahkan dengan food trucks yang menyajikan makanan dari kesemua 14 negeri, segala cravings anda pasti akan terlangsai!

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Antara menu paling popular termasuklah Nasi Lemak Tanglin, MieCord Char Koay Teow, dan Ayam Goreng Uncle Bob.

Untuk yang minat masak-masak pula, Gegaria turut menampilkan sesi food demo di Booth Dapur Panas bersama selebriti terkenal Chef Naem!

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Dapatkan lokasi dan tarikh untuk Festival Gegaria seterusnya di sini:

7 April 2018 | Dataran Centrio Seremban 2, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan14 April 2018 | Amanjaya Mall, Sg. Petani, Kedah

Untuk update terkini, ikuti GoGegaria di Instagram dan Facebook. Jumpa anda di sana!

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Let Your Paper Airplane Really Take Flight With The Help Of Your Smartphone

A new Kickstarter project called PowerUp 3.0 turns paper airplanes into smartphone-controlled flying machines

Designed by Shai Goitein, this Bluetooth-controlled device consists of a propeller and rudder, with a chip that you need to attach on your paper plane.

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The PowerUp 3.0 Smart Module
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Power Up 3.0 promises to give your basic paper model an upgrade, using a small attachable propeller and rudder for a little more speed and steering control.

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PowerUp 3.0 turns your self-made paper airplane into a smartphone-controlled flying machine
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PowerUp 3.0's wireless communication is based on Bluetooth Smart technology.

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Check out the video of the amazing flight of the new PowerUp 3.0 Smartphone controlled paper airplane, here:

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PowerUp 3.0 includes a device called a Smart Module that clips onto your paper airplane creation. This contains a small propeller and rudder to power your plane through its flight.

No special paper is required, you can use just regular copier paper. Your souped-up paper airplane is controlled through an iOS app using Bluetooth.

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It's not just a paper airplane anymore.
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The app gives you plenty of data to fly with, including a thrust indicator, range indicator, magnetic compass, artificial horizon, and a lever for ascending and descending. Tilting your iOS device to the right or left controls the steering.

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Tilt iPhone right or left for maneuvering
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How does the PowerUp 3.0 work?

Step one fold it: Simply fold a piece of copier paper into a paper airplane. Step two attach it: Attach the Smart Module to your paper plane with the patented clips.

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Step three connect it: Start the app to connect to the Smart Module with your iPhone. Step four fly it: Push throttle to full and launch the paper airplane high up into the sky. Tilt your smartphone to the left or to the right to steer your plane, increase or reduce throttle to go up or down.

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[VIDEO] Wanita Ini Dikecam, Tak Tahu Malu Rakam Video Tak Senonoh Untuk Promosi Produk

Lepas satu, satu video 'aneh' viral muncul di laman Facebook. Kalau sebelum ini video seorang gadis bernama Bella bersama produk bakar lemak tersebar luas di laman sosial, minggu ini satu video yang menampilkan seorang wanita bersama satu produk juga menjadi viral di laman Facebook.

Punca utama video ini menjadi viral kerana penggunaan ayat dan kata-kata yang boleh kami katakan memang tak senonoh!Kalau betul lah pon nak buat marketing rasanya tak perlulah sampai nak berkelakuan macam ni...kan?

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Video berdurasi 3 minit itu memaparkan seorang wanita yang bercerita mengenai kisah rumahtangganya (hubungan intim) yang semakin suram kerana penggunaan produk keintiman yang tidak berkesan

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Situasi video ini boleh dikatakan agak sama dengan video Bella. Tetapi penggunaan kata yang digunakan agak keterlaluan dan sememangnya tidak senonoh. Kami sendiri tak sanggup

Katanya, produk tersebut menjanjikan beliau kelihatan cantik. Tetapi sebaliknya, beliau sering dikritik oleh suaminya yang dikatakan tidak puas semasa menjalani hubungan intim. Tiada ghairah!

Apa yang lebih menggelikan apabila perkataan tidak senonoh yang diungkapkannya itu asyik berkali-kali diulang oleh cameraman yang seolah-olah sangat suka dengan situasi tersebut.Apabila kami tonton sehingga habis, kami dapat rasakan ini sebenarnya teknik marketing yang mereka gunakan untuk mempromosi sebuah produk yang bernama JUS KHAZANAH. Yelah, zaman sekarang kan zaman viral. Jadi, mungkin ada sesetengah pihak berfikir, beginilah caranya bagi mendapatkan jalan mudah untuk memperkenalkan sesuatu jenis produk. Betul tak?

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Biasalah bila dah jadi viral, semakin ramailah yang akan memberi komen apatah lagi mengutuk. Apabila menyusur ke ruang komen, ini antara jenis komen netizen yang kami baca:

1. "Dulu ok. Lepas minum jus terus hilang maruah."

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2. "Tak tertarik langsung nak beli lepas tengok video ni."

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3. Nampak macam memperbodohkan produk Melayu

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4. Marketing produk Melayu dah macam tiada maruah

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5. "Orang tua tak sedar diri. Dah sangap sangat ke?"

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6. Sedih, semak dan menyampah

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Jika benarlah ini antara stratergi yang digunakan oleh sesetengah pihak untuk mempromosikan produk mereka, kami nasihatkan kalau boleh perlulah ada hadnya. Penggunaan kata-kata yang dikeluarkan pun perlulah diambil kira. Betul tak?

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Tonton video penuh wanita ini di bawah dan anda nilailah sendiri:

Agak agak laa akak Oooi, nak saman 1juta.... cerita pasal beromen pulak..  korang tak ghairah ke tengok ???  ganti si Bella kot ni hahahahahaha share Perghh... viral dah video ni kak oiiii.... tak tau nk cakap apa.... #Megahperawan#Like dan SharePosted by Kaki Share on Monday, 27 June 2016

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Rakyat Malaysia Tidak Perlu Panik, Proklamasi Darurat Bukan Rampasan Kuasa Tentera - PM

Pengumuman itu dibuat sendiri oleh Perdana Menteri, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin yang menyampaikan pengumuman khas darurat rutusan khas mengenai pelaksanaan Proklamasi Darurat sebentar tadi

Menurut beliau, kerajaan awam akan terus berfungsi, manakala jentera pentadbiran kerajaan Persekutuan dan negeri tidak akan terganggu dengan proklamasi darurat.Malah, aktiviti rakyat Malaysia juga akan berlangsung seperti biasa kerana ianya bukan rampasan kuasa tentera dan perintah berkurung juga tidak akan dilaksanakan.Pengisytiharaan proklamasi darurat itu dilaksanakan adalah bertujuan untuk menangani pandemik dan usaha memerangi wabak Covid-19.Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong juga telah memberi perkenan untuk tempoh darurat ini sehingga 1 Ogos 2021 atau tarikh lebih awal bergantung kepada angka kes positif Covid-19.Tempoh darurat itu akan diawalkan sekiranya kes harian dapat dikawal dan angka menurun.

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Tiada pilihan raya akan diadakan dan berlangsung sepanjang tempoh darurat

Menurut beliau, Pilihan Raya Umum (PRU), Pilihan Raya Negeri (PRN) dan Pilihan Raya Kecil (PRK) tidak akan diadakan sepanjang tempoh darurat.Katanya lagi, PRU akan diadakan sebaik sahaja Jawatankuasa Bebas memperakukan bahawa Covid-19 telah reda atau pulih sepenuhnya.Selain itu, Parlimen dan Dewan Undangan Negeri juga tidak akan bersidang sehingga satu tempoh yang ditetapkan.

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Tindakan tegas menanti mana-mana pihak yang didapati cuba mengganggu gugat usaha memerangi penularan Covid-19

Menyuarakan ketegasan itu, Muhyiddin berkata, langkah itu adalah selari tekad kerajaan untuk memastikan keselamatan negara dan rakyat sentiasa terjamin."Saya tak berniat menghalang pilihan raya, tapi buat masa ini saya bertanggungjawab menjaga nyawa dan keselamatan rakyat."Saya juga minta pemimpin agama dapat mendoakan kesejahteraan Malaysia dan supaya kita dilindungi daripada sebarang bala bencana" katanya.

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Kelebihan & Amalan Di Bulan Muharam Selain Daripada Membaca Doa Akhir Serta Awal Tahun

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

Apa yang dimaksudkan Awal Muharam?

Muharam merupakan bulan pertama dalam tahun Islam (Hijrah). Selain itu, ianya bagi menandakan peristiwa penting yang berlaku dalam sejarah Islam untuk memperingati penghijrahan Nabi Muhammad SAW dari Kota Mekah ke Madinah pada tahun 622 Masihi. Dalam pada itu, Muharam juga adalah salah satu daripada empat bulan yang dihormati dan memiliki kemuliaan di sisi Allah SWT. Jumlah bulan dalam setahun yang ditetapkan Allah SWT terdapat 12 bulan semuanya. Ia diciptakan sejak Allah SWT menciptakan langit dan bumi lagi.Firman Allah SWT yang bermaksud:

			Sesungguhnya bilangan bulan-bulan di sisi (hukum) Allah ialah dua belas bulan, (yang ditetapkan) dalam Kitab Allah semasa Ia menciptakan langit dan bumi, di antaranya empat bulan yang dihormati.
        Surah at-Taubah, ayat 36

Imam Ibnu Kathir menyatakan, orang yang melakukan kemaksiatan dan kezaliman pada bulan itu akan ‘dilipat gandakan’ dosanya oleh Allah SWT.

Pada bulan Muharam ini kita disunatkan memperbanyakkan berpuasa sunat

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Ini seperti dinyatakan dalam satu hadis daripada Abu Hurairah, beliau berkata, Rasulullah SAW bersabda yang bermaksud: “Sebaik-baik puasa selepas puasa Ramadan adalah puasa dalam bulan Allah iaitu bulan Muharam. Sebaik-baik solat selepas solat fardu adalah solat sunat pada waktu malam.” (Sahih Muslim)Imam An-Nawawi turut menyatakan puasa paling afdal selepas puasa Ramadan adalah berpuasa pada bulan Muharam.Menurut laporan, antara hari yang dianjurkan berpuasa adalah pada hari ‘Asyura iaitu puasa hari ke-10 dalam bulan tersebut.Bagaimanapun, dalam mazhab Shafie, ulama menyatakan sunat untuk kita berpuasa pada 9, 10 dan 11 Muharam.Antara fadilat terbesar puasa pada 10 Muharam yang tidak sepatutnya diabaikan adalah diampunkan dosa seorang hamba itu bagi tempoh setahun yang lalu. Di Malaysia tarikh 1 Muharam 1444 Hijrah adalah bersamaan dengan 30 Julai 2022.

Amalan membaca doa akhir dan awal tahun yang sinonim dengan sambutan tahun baru hijrah

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Hukum berdoa ini seperti disebut ulama, ia termasuk sebagai perintah Allah SWT dan ia tidak ditentukan masa untuk melaksanakannya.Maka, dalam persoalan boleh atau tidak membaca doa akhir dan awal tahun, ia tidak menjadi masalah walaupun bukan amalan Rasulullah SAW.Adalah lebih baik doa ini dibaca dan dihayati bersama dengan kefahaman kita terhadap takwim serta amalan hijrah itu sendiri.Berikut di bawah adalah doa akhir dan awal tahun yang boleh dijadikan rujukan:

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Kami di SAYS Seismik mengucapkan Selamat Menyambut Awal Muharam 1444H!
Semoga kedatangan tahun baru ini kita menjadi insan yang lebih baik daripada tahun sebelumnya :)

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Ini 4 Resepi Biskut Raya NESTUM Ringkas & Pasti Enak Untuk Dinikmati Bersama!

Bila cakap je pasal biskut Raya, semestinya semua teringat biskut NESTUM yang sentiasa menjadi rebutan ramai di rumah terbuka

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Mana tidaknya, dengan baunya yang harum dan teksturnya yang rapuh cair dalam mulut, sesiapa saja akan menjadi ketagih dengan biskut popular ini. Sekali rasa pasti nak lagi!Diperbuat daripada bijirin seperti gandum penuh, jagung dan beras, NESTUM sangat padat dengan khasiat, vitamin dan mineral yang pasti dapat bekalkan semangat dan tenaga kepada anda sepanjang hari. NESTUM bukan sahaja lazat, malah juga menjadi kegemaran ramai kerana aroma unik iaitu AROMALICIOUS!Kali ini, kami ingin kongsikan 4 resepi biskut NESTUM unik dan sedap yang anda boleh hasilkan dengan senang sekali di rumah. Ringkas untuk dibuat, anda hanya perlukan beberapa bahan asas dapur sahaja untuk cuba menghasilkan resepi-resepi lazat ini.

Jom tonton video di bawah untuk pelajari cara menghasilkan biskut-biskut NESTUM unik ini:

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Untuk resepinya pula, boleh lihat di bawah:

1. Biskut Almond London NESTUM

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Bahan-bahan:250 gram mentega (tanpa garam)3/4 cawan gula aising1 biji kuning telur2 1/2 cawan tepung gandum1 cawan tepung jagung65 gram NESTUM (dikisar) Badam panggang secukupnya1 bar coklat masakanNESTUM (untuk hiasan)Cara: 1. Kisarkan NESTUM sehingga menjadi serbuk halus. 2. Dalam satu mangkuk, pukul mentega dan gula aising sehingga kembang. 3. Masukkan kuning telur dan gaul sehingga sebati. 4. Masukkan tepung gandum yang sudah diayak, tepung jagung dan NESTUM. Gaul sehingga sebati. 5. Uli sehingga doh tidak melekat kepada mangkuk. Rehatkan doh seketika. 6. Balutkan badam panggang menggunakan enam gram doh.7. Bakar pada suhu 180°C selama 20 minit. 8. Menggunakan kaedah double-boiler, cairkan coklat masakan. 9. Salut biskut yang telah sejuk dengan coklat. Lalu, taburkan sedikit NESTUM. Biarkan ia sejuk suhu bilik.Resepi ini boleh hasilkan 90 - 100 biji almond london NESTUM.

2. Biskut Dahlia NESTUM

Cadangan hidangan
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Bahan-bahan: 125 gram mentega (tanpa garam)3/4 cawan gula kastor1 1/2 sudu kecil ekstrak vanila2 biji telur (bersaiz besar)165 gram tepung berserbuk penaik (diayak)155 gram NESTUM (dikisar)Cara: 1. Kisarkan NESTUM sehingga menjadi serbuk halus. 2. Dalam satu mangkuk, pukul mentega dan gula kastor sehingga kembang. 3. Masukkan ekstrak vanila dan telur. Gaul sehingga sebati. 4. Masukkan tepung berserbuk penaik yang telah diayak. Gaul sehingga sebati. 5. Masukkan NESTUM yang telah dikisar halus. Gaul sehingga menjadi doh lembut. Jika doh anda sedikit kering, anda boleh tambah putih telur secukupnya. 6. Bentukkan doh menggunakan acuan samperit ataupun nozzle pipping.7. Letakkan cip coklat di atas setiap biskut. 8. Bakar pada suhu 180°C selama 20 minit. Resepi ini boleh hasilkan 90 - 100 biji biskut dahlia NESTUM.

3. Biskut Jem NESTUM

Cadangan Hidangan
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Bahan-bahan:125 gram mentega (tanpa garam)1/2 cawan gula kastor1 biji kuning telur (bersaiz besar)40 gram NESTUM (dikisar)1 1/2 cawan tepung gandum1 sudu besar tepung jagung4 sudu besar susu tepung1 sudu kecil serbuk penaikJem strawberi (tanpa biji) secukupnyaGula aising secukupnya (untuk hiasan) Cara: 1. Kisarkan NESTUM sehingga menjadi serbuk halus. 2. Dalam satu mangkuk, pukul mentega dan gula kastor sehingga kembang. 3. Masukkan kuning telur dan pukul sehingga sebati. 4. Masukkan tepung gandum yang sudah diayak, tepung jagung, susu tepung, serbuk penaik dan NESTUM yang sudah dikisar. Gaul sehingga menjadi doh. 5. Leperkan doh kepada separuh inci dan bentukkan menggunakan acuan bunga. 6. Menggunakan piping bag, masukkan jem strawberi secukupnya. 7. Bakar pada suhu 180°C selama 20 minit. 8. Taburkan gula aising secukupnya. Resepi ini boleh hasilkan 40 - 50 biji biskut jem NESTUM.

4. Biskut Sarang Semut NESTUM

Cadangan hidangan
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Bahan-bahan: 125 gram mentega (tanpa garam)70 gram gula aising1 sudu kecil ekstrak vanila1/2 sudu kecil serbuk penaikPewarna kuning (ikut citarasa)250 gram tepung gandum50 gram NESTUM (dikisar)Sprinkles coklat secukupnyaCara: 1. Kisarkan NESTUM sehingga menjadi serbuk halus. 2. Dalam satu mangkuk, pukul mentega dan gula aising sehingga kembang.3. Masukkan ekstrak vanila dan pewarna kuning. Gaul sehingga sebati. 4. Masukkan tepung gandum yang telah diayak dan juga NESTUM yang telah dikisar. Gaul sehingga sebati. 5. Masukkan serbuk penaik dan gaul sehingga menjadi doh. Sejukkan doh selama 30 minit. 6. Parutkan doh dan masukkan parutan ke dalam cupcake cups. Taburkan sprinkles coklat ke atas parutan.7. Bakar pada suhu 180°C untuk selama 25 minit. Resepi ini boleh hasilkan 160 - 170 biji biskut sarang semut NESTUM.

Dikenali sebagai ramuan serbaguna di dapur, anda boleh gunakan NESTUM dengan pelbagai cara dalam masakan anda. Boleh dicampur dalam minuman, dimasak bersama lauk-pauk dan boleh juga digunakan untuk menghasilkan biskut enak!

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Multi-bijirin berkhasiat NESTUM yang terdiri daripada campuran gandum penuh, jagung dan beras bukan sahaja membekalkan sumber vitamin dan mineral tetapi juga mengandungi kebaikan bijian penuh yang memberi pelbagai manfaat kepada kesihatan. Justeru itu, NESTUM yang padat dengan khasiat sudah pastinya pilihan sesuai untuk sekeluarga bila-bila masa sahaja.

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Malaysian Goes Viral For Surviving One Day In Kuala Lumpur With Only RM10 In His Pocket

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Malaysia, like many countries, is not spared from inflation caused by the pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia war.
With that in the backdrop, one Malaysian took it upon himself to see if he could go through a day in Kuala Lumpur with just RM10.

Documenting his journey in a one-minute video published yesterday, 26 October, TikTok food content creator @overeatmy shows a RM10 note to the camera as he begins the challenge."Malaysia's economy is pretty bad now, where a meal usually costs RM15 on average. But in this video, I'll be attempting to survive a day with just RM10," @overeatmy wrote in the caption.Speaking to SAYS, Aaron, the person in the video, said he works and lives around Kepong.

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For breakfast, he eats a packet of nasi lemak that costs only RM1, which he buys not far away from where he lives

The serving size of the nasi lemak does not seem to be too small, and it even comes with a thin slice of fried egg."The only thing I'm not liking is I don't get my coffee," he laments.Aaron told SAYS that the nasi lemak stall is located on Jalan PJU10/1C in Damansara Damai.

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Next, for lunch, he resorts to eating cup noodles that he buys from a mini market for RM2. "This is barely sufficient for my lunch. But my strategy is to save enough money for a heavy dinner," he says, warning his followers, "Nutrition-wise, this is definitely not recommended. Do not try this."

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After only having carbs the whole day, the budget challenger spends his remaining money at Mixed Rice Restaurant located in Bandar Menjalara, Kuala Lumpur

Taking a sizeable portion of veggies and sweet and sour meat, with his rice drenched with some curry, the meal comes up to RM6.60.In total, Aaron spends a total of RM9.60 for the day."I call this challenge a success. I actually thought it was impossible, but I guess not," he concludes the video.

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At the time of writing, the video has garnered over 660,000 views and 600 comments

Many netizens expressed their sadness over the high prices of food in Malaysia, with some saying that spending RM10 for food in a day is a reality for some."Don't let the politicians see this because they'll say citizens can survive a day with only RM10, so no need to increase the minimum wage," read one top comment."As a student in the middle of the city, this is not a challenge, it's literally a lifestyle," wrote a TikTok user, while another added, "'Do not try this', but I'm a student, bro.""I [bought] rice, chicken, and vegetables (which amounted to) RM7 or RM8. And I [portioned] it for lunch and dinner. This [was] today around the Batu Caves area. Mamak nasi kandar [is] also the same price," a netizen said.

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Watch @overeatmy take on the challenge in the video below:

  @overeatmy Can one survive with just RM10 in a day? Malaysia’s economy is pretty bad now where a meal usually cost RM15 on average, but in this video, I’ll be attempting to survive a day with just RM10.  #klfoodie #pjfoodie #malaysiafoodie #fyp #malaysiatravel #malaysiapopular #kualalumpur #MYfoodie #makanlokal #foodietiktok #viral #malaysia #tiktokmalaysia #tiktokfood #food #foodlove #malaysiafood #foodreviewmalaysia #challenge #malaysiachallenge #10ringgit #eatcheap #malaysiaboleh #malaysiatiktok   -

Recently, a Malaysian went viral for sharing tips on how to survive in Kuala Lumpur with only RM2,000 a month:

                KL-Native Shares 8 Hilarious & Insightful Tips On How To Enjoy Life In KL On A Budget

How far would you go to save some money?

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This Urban Eatery Boasts A Giant Ficus Tree And Fervent Flavours With A Modern Flare

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Tucked away from the busy base of KLCC comes a contemporary restaurant with a laidback and comforting vibe in Bukit Ceylon

Located on the ground floor of Ramada Suites by Wyndham KLCC, this eatery was previously known as "Hugo's", the converging spot for salsa lovers all over the town. But after COVID-19 hit the country in tenfold, the founding father of this beloved restaurant had to rethink the ideas that contributed to a successful machine that lost some steam during the pandemic.Seeking out something fresh that focused more on the dining experience for their patrons, it was time to head back to basics. On 2 October 2021, Blu Apron was born!

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Named after the classic denim apron that chefs around the world know far too well, a newfound fascination with the foodsmiths' craft inspired the spirit of this restaurant.Influenced by a bright and cheerful ambience, the handmade murals across the walls of Blu Apron include positive messages, and a calming feel that somehow conveys detail and precision without looking artificial.This includes the giant artificial Ficus tree that stands tall as the centrepiece of the restaurant, and the cascading frondescence splashed across the bar area too.

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Taking in the display, we were thrilled by the murals of birds drawn on the ceilings, creating a certain level of cohesion between the artwork and the overall theme of the restaurant that basked in green pastures. Teasing a Michelangelo of feathered flock, it was certainly an intriguing standout of the bunch.The al fresco dining area is just as comfortable as the indoor seating section. More casual and relaxed, there's a designated carpet grass area that's perfect for Instagrammers looking for their next photo-taking session.

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Overall, Blu Apron's current capacity fits approximately 80 pax indoors, and an additional 40 pax outdoors. Catering to private parties and events, the open layout of the restaurant allows partitioning certain areas if you want a more intimate setting.

Awhile back, we had the opportunity to visit this lovely nook and determine if the mesmerising interior matched their flavour palette

Opening with a classic Mushroom Soup (RM15), this humble bowl consisted of sautéed mushrooms, cream, and truffle oil, topped off with a crisp piece of garlic bread. Biting into the baton of bread, it had an amazing crunch with a generous layer of salt and savoy coated on the top. As for the soup, the overall texture was more fine as supposed to being grainy. Though the heavy traces of mushroom were undeniable, the bowl was not overwhelming. Slurping it down within seconds, this soup is definitely a refined version worthy of a trip to Bukit Ceylon. We then continued with an item from the 'Snack' menu, the Chicken Tenders (RM22). Served with two sides of honey mustard and spicy mayonnaise, the strips were golden brown and had a good exterior crunch. However, the pieces were rather dry on the inside, missing the element of moist delectability we were searching for. Nonetheless, the serving of the tenders were plenty in portion, with eight cutlets that's mighty generous for a snack platter.

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Moving to their main dishes, we tasted both burger options on the menu of Blu Apron.We began with the Smashed Double Cheese Burger (RM42), which consisted of a smashed beef patty coated in cheddar cheese between two brioche burger buns, and a side of french fries. Rich in every sense of the word, one bite into this creation sent us soaring into a cheesy heaven. Be warned that the creamy cheese could get your fingers messy if you choose to eat with your hands.The Grilled Cajun Chicken Burger (RM38) on the other hand was similar in layout to the Smashed Double Chicken burger, substituting the patty for a grilled chicken breast, and a serving of cajun fries instead of french fries. Cutting through like butter, the grilled chicken had all the juice we sought out for in a succulent slab of meat. Packing a good punch, the marinated exterior married nicely with the tenderness and warmth within.

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Edging out the rest of the dishes came a Goliath in the Spaghetti Seafood Aglio Olio (RM32). We'd be the first to admit that an aglio olio variation doesn't usually reach a peak due to the relative ease in creating this Italian classic. Nonetheless, the elevation in essence and seasoning bumped it to be the sure winner of the bunch.A mixed seafood combination, Blu Apron was generous in proportioning bits of shrimp, squid circles, and mussels. Tossed in a mix of olive oil, chilli flakes, and cherry tomatoes, the pasta was soft and delicate, springing into our mouths with savoury delight. Topped off with parmesan cheese, the sharp flavours of the dish amalgamated beautifully to create a harmony of tastes and textures.If you're planning a trip to Blu Apron soon, this is an item you absolutely cannot leave off your order.

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Closing off our tasting session with something sweet, their signature Crème Brule (RM8) was torched to magnificence

A relatively simple description, this piece consisted purely of sweet custard, caramelised sugar, and a topping of blueberries. A sugary satisfaction, the light torch on the crest of this confection provided a delicate crack before delving into the airy vanilla custard. The hints of freshness in the berries added a refreshing relief to the dish, removing the opportunity for the custard to become too dense.

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As for the drinks, we tried a hot cup of their Cappucino (RM12). While it was fulfilling, there wasn't anything particular to scream about with this brew, but it definitely gets the job done for those looking for a caffeine fix.The Ice Lemon Tea (RM12) was satisfying as well. Zesty and reviving, this was a good option to counter the heavy meals for momentary relief.A highlight of the lot, however, was their Chocolate Ice Blend (RM19) that was topped off with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a chocolate wafer. A chocolate-lovers choice, this item was sweet and smooth without being too thick. On a cold and rainy afternoon, this definitely did the trick to brighten up our day.

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Overall, Blu Apron truly celebrated the pleasure of hearty recipes while maintaining a superior level of culinary craftsmanship

Considering our entire experience at Blu Apron, there was such a brief margin of improvement that would be preposterous to harp on, considering how every dish stood out individually with bold and memorable palettes.Though we did not try every item on the menu, we'd steadily inform readers that Blu Apron doesn't just cater Western and European delights for their patrons, they also include a couple of local delicacies, including beef rendang. Multi-dimensional and growing in popularity among avid cafe hoppers that are seeking out the latest and most interesting restaurant to splurge at, don't forget to check in and make reservations for a splendid dining experience at Blu Apron.

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Here's where you can find Blu Apron:

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Address:G Floor, Ramada Suites By Wyndham KLCC, 1, Lorong Ceylon, Bukit Ceylon, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.Operating hours:7am-12am (Daily).Website | Facebook | Instagram

If you're hanging around KL, check out this rustic eatery in Jalan Imbi:

                Rustic Restaurant In Jalan Imbi Has Fusion Flavours That'll Take You From Japan To Ukraine

Step inside this charming locale with 1970s vibes from top to bottom.

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Elak Dari Diperkosa, Budak 11 Tahun Cucuk Mata Pak Cik Gila Seks Dengan Batang Aiskrim!

Semakin hari keganasan seksual ke atas kanak-kanak semakin menjadi-jadi

Bahkan saban hari negara akan dikejutkan dengan kes-kes kanak-kanak, baik lelaki mahupun perempuan, menjadi mangsa rogol. Barangkali ini kerana kanak-kanak secara umumnya bersifat rapuh, senang percayakan orang, tidak boleh mengurus dan menyelamatkan diri sendiri apabila berdepan dengan situasi bahaya.

Walau bagaimanapun, baru-baru ini, seorang kanak-kanak perempuan berusia 11 tahun berjaya mempertahankan dirinya daripada menjadi mangsa rogol

Dalam insiden yang berlaku di Kudat, Sabah, kira-kira jam 9 pagi itu, kanak-kanak tersebut dikatakan telah menumpang kereta Perodua Viva berwarna hitam dipandu lelaki terbabit dari Pasar Sayur Kudat untuk pulang ke rumahnya. Bagaimanapun, mangsa yang menaiki kereta itu seorang diri telah dibawa ke kawasan Tembok Panuwasa.

Gambar adalah sekadar hiasan.
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Sebaik tiba di lokasi, suspek tiba-tiba memberhentikan kereta dan terus memegang tangan mangsa. Suspek telah mengarah mangsa untuk melakukan hubungan seks, namun kanak-kanak perempuan itu enggan dan mengugut akan melaporkan perkara itu kepada pihak polis.

Suspek kemudiannya menutup mulut mangsa menyebabkan kanak-kanak itu meronta untuk melepaskan diri.

Mangsa yang berjaya menyelamatkan diri bertindak mencucuk mata lelaki itu menggunakan batang aiskrim demi mengelak dirinya daripada dirogol

Ketua Polis Daerah Kudat, Superintendan Mohd Firdaus Francis Abdullah berkata, "Sebaik berjaya melarikan diri, mangsa terus meminta pertolongan daripada orang ramai sebelum dihantar semula kepada neneknya di Pasar Sayur Kudat."

Selepas itu, mangsa yang ditemani ahli keluarga telah membuat laporan polis di Balai Polis Kudat.

Gambar adalah sekadar hiasan.
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“Pemeriksaan awal mendapati, terdapat kesan calar pada mata kanan mangsa selain mengadu sakit di bahagian muka.“Hasil keterangan mangsa, suspek adalah seorang lelaki berusia dengan keadaan muka cengkung, rambut pendek, beruban dan berjanggut,” kata Mohd Firdaus kepada Harian Metro.

Menurut Mohd Firdaus, ketika kejadian mangsa mendakwa suspek berseluar pendek berwarna coklat tetapi tidak mengingati warna baju dipakai.Katanya, polis sudah melancarkan operasi memburu suspek dan kes disiasat mengikut Seksyen 14 Akta Kesalahan-kesalahan Seksual Terhadap Kanak-kanak 2017.

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What The Locals Eat In Ipoh That You Should Try

1. Lim Curry Laksa

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Locals love going to Lim Curry Laksa for their curry noodles, which come in large sizes topped with lots of siham (cockles) and crispy char siew. The curry is said to be thick and spicy. It can get pretty crowded but there's usually a numbering system for customers.What to order:Nyonya-style curry noodlesAddress:893, Persiaran Bercham Timur 1, Kampung Bercham, 31400 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:7am - 1pm (Tuesdays to Sundays)Closed on Mondays.

2. Restaurant Kam Wan Aneka Selera

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If you're in Ipoh in a group, this is a one-stop eatery to add to the itinerary. It has a variety of yummy dishes that everyone can order and share. At peak hours, there might be a queue for the popiah stall, so just be prepared.What to order:Ikan bakar, nasi kunyit, popiah, and balitongAddress:Lengkok Canning, Ipoh Garden 31400 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:5.30pm - 12.30am (Daily)

3. Restoran New Hollywood

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For those who want to enjoy the different popular Ipoh dishes, head to New Hollywood. You'll find almost everything under the sun, from chicken rice to chee cheong fan. There's also a chakoi/youtiao stall that reviews highly recommend. What to order:Chee cheong fan, char kuey teow, Ipoh white coffee, wantan mee, yong tau foo, and roti goyangAddress:Taman Canning, 31400 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:7am - 10pm (Tuesdays to Sundays)Closed on Mondays.

4. Buntong beef noodle (文冬口茶餐厅)

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Famous for their beef noodles, which are said to be fragrant and packed with flavour – even locals themselves recommend it.  There's a yong tau foo section where you can add on fried wonton, springy fish balls, and more. One review notes that a 'hidden highlight' of the restaurant is the satay stall next to it, which serves tasty pork satay. What to order:Beef noodles and pork satayAddress:75, Jalan Theatre, Taman Jubilee, 30300 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:5.30pm - 10.30pm (Mondays to Saturdays)Closed on Sundays.

5. Chang Jiang White Coffee

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Located in an old-school single-storey bungalow, Chang Jiang White Coffee will bring you down memory lane. It's almost as if you're entering a grandparent's home with its vintage tiles, marble tables, and stools. The coffee shop is mainly known for its white coffee. However, it also serves a variety of heavier and lighter meals, along with different roti bakar styles that are a must-try.What to order:Chang Jiang toast and Chang Jiang Golden BeachAddress:7, Jalan Windsor, 30250 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:8am - 6pm (Daily)

6. Sin Yoon Loong

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As one of the older coffee shops in Ipoh, Sin Yoon Loong is naturally a popular spot for both locals and visitors. Head there early if you want to find easy parking. It's definitely one of the top eateries for many of Ipoh's best tea time food.What to order:Ipoh white coffee, kaya and butter toast, roti goyang, caramel custard, egg tart, and chee cheong fanAddress:15A, Jalan Bandar Timah, 30000 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:6am - 2.30pm (Daily)

7. Choong Kee Pokok Besar

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Choong Kee is relatively easy to spot. As its name suggests, it can be found under a 'big tree'. It's one of the more popular Ipoh eateries where you'll find affordable yong tau foo and asam laksa, among other dishes. The asam laksa broth is legit. Overall, a great spot for groups to enjoy a variety of Ipoh's famous hawker delights.What to order:Ipoh white coffee, asam laksa, yong tau foo, and curry meeAddress:1213, Jalan King, Taman Hoover, 31650 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:8am - 5.30pm (Daily)

8. Nam Heong White Coffee

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What's a trip to Ipoh without getting its famous white coffee? Located just opposite Sin Yoon Loong is Nam Heong coffee shop – the OG of Ipoh's culinary heritage. It's been around for over 60 years, selling egg tarts, dim sum, and other breakfast goodies. Several reviews also shared that the prawn mee, curry mee, and hor fun are worth trying. However, be sure to head there early to get parking and a table.What to order:Ipoh white coffee, char kuey teow, dim sum, and egg tartsAddress:2, Jalan Bandar Timah, 30000 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:6.30am - 5pm (Daily)

9. Ming Court Hong Kong Dim Sum

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Almost every trip to Ipoh should include a stop at a dim sum shop. At least once. :DMing Court is one of the more popular ones that serve a good assortment. The paus here are especially fluffy and tasty. Head there early because they can sell out quite quickly, especially on weekends. What to order:Dim sumAddress:36, Jalan Leong Sin Nam, Kampung Jawa, 30300 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:6am - 12.30pm (Daily)Closed on Thursdays.

10. Foh San

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Located just opposite Ming Court is Foh San, which is also known for its dim sum. The area takes up two floors and is much bigger and airy – great for larger groups. What to order:Dim sumAddress:51, Jalan Leong Sin Nam, Kampung Jawa, 30300 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:7am - 2pm (Daily)Closed on Tuesdays.

11. Thean Chun Restaurant

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Although popular for its different hawker food varieties, Thean Chun's signature is its caramel custard. It's located near Concubine Lane, so you take a stroll and explore Ipoh's shops and art after all that eating. ;)What to order:Chee cheong fan, popiah, prawn mee, satay, hor fun, and caramel custardAddress:73, Jalan Bandar Timah, 31650 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:8am - 4.30pm (Daily)Closed on Thursdays.

12. Restaurant Moon De Moon

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Many recommend Restoran Moon De Moon's hor fun because of its smooth noodles and fragrant soup. Some might even say it's one of the 'best' shredded chicken noodles in Ipoh. Apparently, the dry curry mee is the bomb as well. It comes with a thick, slightly spicy gravy along with a small lime to squeeze for that tangy kick to the spices.What to order:Hor fun and curry meeAddress:148, Hala Wah Keong, Taman Mirindi, 31400 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:7am - 1pm (Wednesdays to Sundays)Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

13. Restoran Tauge Ayam Lou Wong

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Ipoh's bean sprouts have always been popular because of how crunchy and tasty they are. Lou Wong serves bean sprouts that are especially plump and juicy, and pair perfectly with its chicken rice. Aside from those, it also has other dishes like char kuey teow and oyster mushroom.What to order:Chicken rice and bean sproutsAddress:49, Jalan Yau Tet Shin, Taman Jubilee, 30000 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:10am - 12am (Daily)

14. Funny Mountain

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Not too far from Lou Wong is the ever-so-famous Funny Mountain – one of Ipoh's most popular tau fu fah stalls that has gained a good reputation over the years. The curd is so smooth and silky, it will leave you wanting more than just one bowl. And you certainly can't leave Ipoh without packing back one of its bottles of fresh soya bean. Trust me.What to order:Tau fu fah and soya beanAddress:50, Jalan Mustapha Al-Bakri, Taman Jubilee, 30300 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:10.30am - 7.30pm (Daily)Closed on Tuesdays.

15. Yong Suan

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There's almost always a queue at Yong Suan and it's not difficult to see why. The shop has been serving nasi ganja since 1957!At peak hours, a crowd is often there to take away or enjoy its specialty, which comes with rice topped with five to six types of curries, fried chicken, cucumber, salted egg, and a pinch of chutney. What to order:Nasi ganjaAddress:2, Jalan Yang Kalsom, Taman Jubilee, 30300 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:10am - 5pm (Mondays to Fridays)10am - 3pm (Saturdays and Sundays)

16. Chee Wah Restaurant

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If you're looking for good comfort food, check out this family-run business, which serves mainly two dishes – helpful if you can't decide what to eat. :PIts claypot lou shu fan broth comes with pork balls, two eggs, and fried garlic bits.What to order:Chicken wings and claypot lou shu fanAddress:12, Jalan Che Tak, Taman Jubilee, 30300 Ipoh, Negeri Perak, MalaysiaOperating hours:5.30pm - 10.30pm (Fridays to Tuesdays)Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

17. Nam Chau

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This humble kopitiam has most of Ipoh's popular dishes such as hor fun. But customers particularly love its dry curry noodles, which come thick and creamy, along with its roti bakar. The ambience is also said to be pretty laidback and clean, making it a nice place to chill.  What to order:Dry curry noodlesAddress:54, Jalan Bandar Timah, 30000 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:8am - 4pm (Daily)7.30am - 3.30pm (Thursdays)

18. Kedai Makanan Dan Minuman Taman Timur

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Here's one spot that serves plenty of hawker food from morning to night. Especially since some hawkers in Ipoh tend to close by a certain time, this is a good place to head to if you're planning on sleeping in or want to do some sightseeing first. What to order:Chicken rice, nasi lemak, Hakka mee, and mee gorengAddress:59 & 61, Jalan Perajurit, Taman Ipoh Timur, 31400 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:6am - 10pm (Daily)

19. Chung Confectionery

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Before leaving Ipoh, don't forget to tapau the city's popular snacks. Chung Confectionery is well-known for its kaya puffs and egg tarts, which usually sell out by the afternoon.What to order:Portuguese egg tarts and kaya puffsAddress:21, Laluan Rasi Jaya 4b, Taman Rasi Jaya, 31450 Menglembu, PerakOperating hours:6.30am - 6.30pm (Daily)Closed on Mondays.

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                There's A Hidden Bar In KL Where You Can Sip On Cocktails By A Pool

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'Hilang Payudara, Hilang Setia Suami?' - Ini Respon Seorang Lelaki Terhadap Isu Ini

Kanser payudara menyumbangkan peratus yang tertinggi bagi penyakit kanser di kalangan wanita. Penyakit ini juga berada di tangga kelima dalam kadar kematian.

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Faktor yang boleh diambilkira ialah lokasi tumor atau tisu punca, jenis tisu atau histologi, gred tumor, peringkat tumor, kemunculan dan aktiviti tumor, status nodus dan perebakan. Penyakit merbahaya ini selalunya akan menyerang wanita yang mempunyai masalah tertentu.Namun, apa pula nasib seseorang jika mereka terpaksa membuang payudara kerana mereka menghidap kanser tersebut? Bagaimana pula reaksi seorang suami mengenai isu ini?Seorang lelaki di laman Twitter iaitu Muhd Iqbal Samsudin telah membincangkan tentang pengajaran yang perlu diambil oleh seorang suami jika isterinya terpaksa membuang payudara demi bertarung dengan penyakit ini.

"Kahwin sebab payudara. Tanpa payudara, hilang setia?" Baca 4 respon lelaki ini terhadap isu tersebut.

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1. Kahwin kerana Allah, bukan kerana rupa paras dan sebagainya

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2. Jika pasangan diuji dengan penyakit sebegini, seorang suami seharusnya menjadi tulang belakang untuk mereka

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3. Sentiasa bersama isteri ketika beliau menerima berita seperti ini supaya isteri tidak berasa terlalu sedih

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4. Cintai pasangan anda kerana Allah

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Jangan disebabkan penyakit seperti ini menyerang isteri, suami tidak dapat menerima ketentuan Tuhan dan bertindak untuk tidak bersama.
Cintai dan sayangi isteri anda kerana Allah, bukan kerana nafsu.

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Feeling Weighed Down By Your Bra? Be Comfy & Stylish With Triumph’s New Aqua Lantern Line

This Spotlight is sponsored by Triumph.

A good bra can be so hard to find, amirite ladies? :(

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Though we all look out for different things when bra shopping, some of the most important elements are definitely comfort and style. We're gonna wear it almost all day, every day, so of course lah it's gotta be comfortable while looking good. On top of that, the fit has to be just right, providing us with good support without being too tight or too loose.

For a bra that ticks all the boxes, check out the new Aqua Lantern collection by Triumph

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This latest addition to their iconic Aqua line features a 50% lighter aqua padding that enhances the shape of your bust. It's the lightest Aqua ever, making it the ultimate lightweight push-up and super comfy to wear! You can get in multiple styles, including the following:- Naturally uplifting deep V wired push-up with detailed two-tone embroidery and contrast lining- Non-wired that gives a natural push-up effect, with beautifully styled side wings for good coverageMatching midi and hipster briefs are available too.

Plus, it's also fashionable, bringing out that feminine vibe with the addition of some simple yet delicate elements

With embroidery inspired by Chinese lanterns, the collection features classic shapes and intricate lacework, creating a timeless style for your wardrobe. It's available in a variety of colours to suit all preferences and match any look - black, soft mauve, turquoise blue, and vibrant pink.

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Rock a simple, pretty look with the soft mauve Aqua Lantern. It features delicate yellow embroidery with smoothing straps and sides, giving you clean lines and making it perfect for everyday wear.

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Or opt for the black or pink ones for something a little more eye-catching. Achieve the ultimate seductive look with the deep V neckline, feminine scalloped lace edge, and decorative black tulle details.Blending style with seduction, the Aqua Lantern series will have your confidence at 100%, no matter which one you choose!

Grab it now while Triumph's Anniversary Sale is ongoing! You'll get a RM200 Triumph voucher with a minimum purchase of RM200.

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The sale will be running until 31 October 2019. Don’t miss out and head over to selected Triumph stores near you!

Check out the Triumph website for more information and stay tuned to their Facebook page for updates.

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Lagu Dinda Nyanyian Masdo Kembali Trending Di Indonesia, Netizen Ingat Penyanyi Asal Sana

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

Pasti ramai yang tahu dengan kumpulan Kugiran Masdo kan? Lagu-lagu mereka yang berasaskan genre 60an ternyata menarik hati ramai

Antara lagu mereka yang menjadi bualan hangat adalah lagu Dinda yang masih dimainkan sehingga ke hari ini.Baru-baru ini tular lagu Dinda kembali menjadi trending di aplikasi TikTok sehingga ke Indonesia telah mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

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Netizen Indonesia tak sangka rupanya penyanyi asal dari Malaysia

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan sebuah portal Indonesia berkongsi siapakah penyanyi sebenar lagu berkenaan kepada netizen di Indonesia.Ianya kerana ramai netizen di sana menyangka lagu Dinda itu berasal daripada sana dan mereka terkejut selepas mendapat tahu ianya adalah lagu milik kumpulan dari Malaysia.Malah, lagu dinda juga kembali hangat ditonton semula di YouTube selepas mendapat sambutan hangat netizen Indonesia.

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"Lagunya liriknya simple saja, tapi boleh jadi terikut" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pandangan mereka masing-masing mengenainya.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 6,635 likes dan 161 comments di laman Instagram.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di Instagram:

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Memang akan terikut-ikut menyanyi kalau dengar lagu ni :D

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Grab Is Now Testing Bike-Hailing Services In KL

GrabBike — a motorcycle ride-hailing service by offered by Grab — is now under test in the KLCC, Bukit Bintang, Pudu and Chow Kit areas

The bike-hailing service being tested around the areas in Kuala Lumpur by Grab is part of the Malaysian government's six-month pilot programme to test demand for the service in the country.While GrabBike is not yet available outside the above-mentioned areas, a check by SAYS found that the option to select 'Cab' on the Grab app was changed to 'Transport' with the design featuring 'Cab + Bike'.

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The rates are currently set at a base fare of RM3.70 for trips under 3km

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The above screenshot was shared by SoyaCincau, which said that GrabBike is also charging a service charge of 30 cents. For subsequent kilometres travelled between 3km to 5.5km, the charge is 55 cents for each kilometre. However, for distances above 5.5km, the charge is RM1/km.Additionally, Grab also mentioned that surge pricing will be charged during periods of high demand.

As one of the conditions imposed on ride-hailing companies, Grab is offering its female users to choose to ride with a female rider

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With its test-run, Grab has now joined local ride-hailing service Dego Ride, which began its operations on 1 January:

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Teen Thought Lookalike On Twitter Was A Troll But It Turned Out To Be Her Long-Lost Twin

The internet works in mysterious ways and we've heard of so many stories of people reuniting with their long-lost friends and family members.
Thanks to social media, a teenager from Indonesia recently learnt that she has a twin.

16-year-old Nabila Az-Zahra from Makassar, Indonesia explained the whole ordeal in an extensive Twitter thread.

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The post has since garnered 10,800 retweets and 27,000 likes.

On 6 January, Nabila was casually scrolling through Twitter when she suddenly received a bunch of weird comments and direct messages from strangers

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Random netizens began alerting her about a Twitter thread that has gone viral. They claim that it was written by another girl named Nadya who looked exactly like her.She initially thought that the person was either a catfish or an online troll, so she just shrug it off.Little did she know, she was about to discover something that would change her life.

The next day, she saw that the lookalike, Nadya, had messaged her.
This girl she had never met before suddenly asked, "Don't you think we look alike?"

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She said, "I suggested to her that it would be best for us to have a video call, so as to not waste time." Her first instinct was to be wary when interacting with strangers, especially since social media is filled with fabricated identities and curated appearances.To her disbelief, the person she saw on the video call looked just like her.

The two asked each other personal questions during the video call and they were surprised to find out that 90 percent of their answers were similar

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Nabila wrote, "We asked each other personal questions during the video call such as our weight, height, favorite colour, and favorite drink.""Nadya asked me, 'What if we're actually twins?' I told her I would be really happy. It would be like a dream come true. I considered the possibility and decided to ask my mum about it."

Nabila's parents then explained that they had adopted her when she was a child.
She was also told that her biological mother had actually given birth to a set of triplets and not twins.

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According to her adoptive mother, her birth parents were in dire financial circumstances when the triplets were born and could not afford to raise them. Therefore, they put the three girls up for adoption. She wrote, "My mother told me that I only weighed 1.4kg as a newborn. I was dying."Nabila's adoptive parents feared that she would leave them in search for her biological family after learning the truth. However, Nabila expressed that she's relieved and thankful for how her life turned out.She wrote, "I was both sad and happy at the same time upon learning about the truth. Happy because I got to meet my twin, sad because I didn't expect such a story. I'm grateful that I still have my family who have sincerely raised me to this day."She also mentioned that now they are now looking for the other triplet.

Netizens are moved by how these siblings found each other, against all odds

One person said, "This is awesome, Nadya! I'm crying. I'm so happy for both of you! May you find your other twin."

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Another user exclaimed, "Oh my god! I followed this story from the beginning. Thank god and all the best, Nadya and Nabila. May you quickly find your other sibling and your birth mother! This is amazing!"

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"This is straight out of a soap opera. May you find the third twin soon. And don't be sad over what happened, everything was for the best," said another netizen.

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8 Ways To Add Even More ONG To Your Chinese New Year

1. Shout "HUAT AHHHHHHHHH!!!!" at the end of every good conversation

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Petrol price reduced by 21sen? Huat ah!  Boss gave you a thumbs up? HUAT AH!! That chicken chop you had was delicious? HUUAATTTT AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!1!!1!!!!

2. Carry a pineapple with you wherever you go

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Pineapple is called Ong Lai in Cantonese. Ong Lai literally translates to "Good luck and fortune come". So if you hold a pineapple with you wherever you go, you are carrying good luck and fortune everywhere with you. Just make sure no one eats your good luck and fortune.

3. Buy 8 of everything. Better yet, buy 88 sets of everything.

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Why Fatt when you can have double Fatt!? HUAT AHH!

3A. Eat food that will give you prosperity, like the Profit Spinning Homemade Fish Ball

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Or you can have the Brilliant Broccoli Balls, if you are into that stuff.

5. Everytime you see the number four, say "choy!!!"

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6. Fight to the death for the salmon during the yee sang war

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It's important to eat fish during Chinese New Year, because fish is yu. And yu also means extra or excess, and that's what you want - extra salmon, extra money, extra ong, extra huat.

7. Paste all the couplets upside down

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This is to make sure that the prosperity, happiness, fortune, and all that good lucky stuff arrive at your house. We paste it upside down because the Chinese word for upside down is "dao", which sounds similar to the word for "arrive" in Chinese.

8. Wear red from head to toe

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For extra good luck, wear red undies too.

HUUUAAAAATTT AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

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Xiaomi Announces Redmi Note 12 Series With  200MP Camera & 120W HyperCharging

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Xiaomi, the parent company of Redmi, has recently announced the lineup of their Redmi Note 12 series smartphones

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The Redmi Note 12 series comprises of four smartphones, including the Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G. All four models sport the same 120Hz AMOLED display and a triple AI camera setup. The Pro versions are also equipped with 67W turbocharging, while the bigger Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is integrated with 120W HyperCharge technology.The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ also comes with a 200MP main camera and a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset.

Xiaomi has yet to announce whether these smartphones will come to Malaysia as of now

But here's how much they cost in Europe, as reported by TechNave:- Redmi Note 12 EUR199 (RM948)- Redmi Note 12 5G EUR299 (RM1,425)- Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G EUR399 (RM1,902)- Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G EUR499 (RM2,378)


4WD Accidentally Runs Over 6-Year-Old Girl Who Was Playing In Front Of Her Home

A six-year-old girl was killed after getting hit by a four-wheel drive (4WD) while she was playing just outside her home in Terengganu

The victim, Nur Aira Awatif Mohammad Fadzil, was cycling with her friends, seven-year-old Amirah and eight-year-old Amran, when the vehicle struck her in front of her house at Kampung Cacar Baru Paka, Dungun around 3pm on Monday, 31 August.According to Harian Metro, Dungun police chief Superintendant Baharudin Abdullah confirmed the incident and said that the victim passed away at the scene due to injuries to the head.

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The police chief said that the 4WD driver is a 59-year-old man who was on his way to carry out prayers at a surau in the neighbourhood

Baharudin said the man, who is from Setiu, runs a durian business on a main road in Dungun not far from the victim's house."When the suspect was going through the kampung road to a surau for Zohor prayers, the victim was said to have suddenly raced out of her house. The driver couldn't avoid her in time and crashed into the child," the police chief said.The child's parents immediately rushed her to Paka Health Clinic. However, she was pronounced dead upon arrival.

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The victim's body was brought to the forensic department in Dungun Hospital's for further investigation before her family collected her body for the funeral

Baharudin added that the case will be investigated under Section 41(1) of the 1987 Road Transport Act for death caused by reckless or dangerous driving.If found guilty, the suspect will be liable to a jail term between two to 10 years, a fine of between RM5,000 to RM20,000, and will have his driving licence withheld for a minimum of three years.