How The #Undi18 Bill Went From A "Crazy Idea" To Being Passed In Parliament

The Dewan Rakyat unanimously voted in favour of the 'Undi 18' Bill yesterday, 16 July – making it the first law to be passed by all Members of Parliament (MPs)

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Malaysiakini reported that all 211 present MPs voted in favour of the Bill, and there were zero nays and abstentions. "It didn't happen before. I have been in this Parliament for a long time, but this is the first time where a law was passed by all members of Parliament. Not even a vote objected to it, far higher than the two-third majority that we needed," Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday, according to The Edge Markets.

'Undi 18' became the first constitutional amendment to have support from both sides of the political spectrum

On top of lowering the voting age to 18 years old, the Bill also includes: - Automatic voter registration for 18-year-old Malaysians, and- Lowering the minimum age for elected representatives to 18 years old.Malay Mail reported that these amendments are to be made to Article 47 and 119 of the Federal Constitution, which cover qualifications to become an MP and a voter.According to theSun, while the Bill is still pending passage in the Dewan Negara, the Prime Minister confirmed that a two-third majority in the Senate will not be necessary.

The 'Undi 18' Bill has been three years in the making prior to the historic vote. SAYS spoke to its founders, Qyira Yusri and Tharma Pillai, to learn about the long journey of the significant movement.

1. The inspiration

"We were student leaders in the Malaysian Students Global Alliance (Coalition of Malaysian student organisations worldwide). It was also the same year Donald Trump was elected and Brexit happened," 24-year-old Qyira, who was a student at Western Michigan University at the time, told SAYS. "Bernie Sanders (former US presidential candidate) even came to my university to campaign at the time (2016). Debates were happening, and professors encouraged the discourse... We realised that this doesn't happen in Malaysia," she said.Qyira, who was 21 years old then, added that there was a lack of political discourse in Malaysia."We realised it was because of two things: the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (UUCA), and the voting age requirement. Hence, we came up with a campaign to lower it for our country," she said.

(From left) Qyira and Tharma
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For 26-year-old Tharma, the 'Undi 18' campaign was needed to solve the root cause of the problem."Malaysia accepted UUCA because we view university students as children where their main job is to study. Policymakers do not view them as rational, responsible adults who have opinions about national issues and want to contribute to nation building," he told SAYS. "By lowering the voting age, we force the nation to rethink how they view youths. Young people are voting adults now, and it's much harder to justify the silencing and oppression of young voters," he added.

2. The challenges

Qyira revealed that the duo had difficulty in building the initial momentum for the movement. "We didn't have any political connections. We weren't political interns with access to policymakers. We weren't kids of Datuk's and Tan Sri's. (We were) literally two kids with a crazy idea," she said. The 24-year-old also spoke about criticisms of 'Undi 18'."The most common one was the notion that 18-year-olds were too young and not mature enough. We tried to combat that narrative by making a decision to constantly feature youths doing awesome things like organising forums with students and student leaders," Qyira said.

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Despite hardships, Qyira and Tharma continued working on lobbying support for 'Undi 18'."We lobbied 16 student groups around the world to support our initial petition, started recruiting volunteers and stuff... We had an open call and a bunch of teenagers joined us," Qyira said.

(From left) Senator Khairul Azwan, PKR Permatang Pauh Deputy Chief Dr. Afif Bahardin, Tharma, and US lecturer Dr. Richard Vogel during a forum held by 'Undi 18' and the US embassy in Malaysia.
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However, the duo did not meet success under the Barisan Nasional (BN) administration. "We came back to Malaysia in 2017, and started to meet politicians. We were rejected by every BN person we met except for Senator Khairul Azwan who wrote us a supporting letter to submit our idea to the TN50 canvas. That got rejected too!" she added.

3. The collaboration with Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq

(From left) Tharma, Saddiq, and Qyira after the Dewan Rakyat's vote on 'Undi 18' yesterday, 16 July.
Image via Qyira Yusri

The Muar MP had discovered the 'Undi 18' movement on social media long before he was running for the 14th General Election (GE14), according to Qyira. "He was a champion from the start... When he became a minister, his officer reached out to us to discuss properly," the co-founder revealed.

4. The inclusion in Pakatan Harapan's (PH) election manifesto

"We lobbied PH politicians, the key people were Saddiq and (Setiawangsa MP) Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. We managed to meet many of the PH youth members, and persistently went to as many events as possible where PH people were speaking," Qyira told SAYS. "(We were) quite shameless la, but what to do, (have to be) a little thick-faced," she said. "We believed that politicians were willing to listen, we just needed to get the right, unbiased facts to them. And we did that with both sides of the political parties," she added. 'Undi 18' eventually gained its place in PH's election manifesto, but the work did not end there.

5. Post-GE14 effort to put 'Undi 18' in Parliament

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"After the elections, we worked a lot more on both sides to ensure that the Opposition would also see the value in expanding their youth block," Qyira said. She also credited Saddiq for lobbying the key party whips on both ends of the political spectrum."(He) also worked intensely to lobby them, and we collaborated with the (Youth and Sports) ministry on the campaign front as well," the 24-year-old added.

Following the duo's three year-long advocacy, Qyira and Tharma finally witnessed 'Undi 18' come true in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday

"When Datuk (Mohamad) Ariff (Parliament speaker) announced that the votes were '211 sokong', I was looking at Tharma and asked, 'what the f**k is that enough?'... Then someone said 'oh my God it's everyone!', and I was like 'what'," Qyira recounted. "I teared up la... We went outside the gallery and people started to celebrate. It felt really surreal. For the first time, it was so heartwarming to hear every single politician say they support empowering young Malaysians, and that they recognise voting is a basic human right," she said. "We started this three years ago, and it feels bizarre that we were actually in Parliament seeing it come true," she added.

Image via Qyira Yusri

While history was made, Tharma acknowledged that there is still work to be done."I'm very happy that we've managed to get this far. It feels a bit surreal that a small youth movement made it this far," he said. "But at the same time, I realise the work doesn't stop. We'll still have to engage with Senators over the next two weeks to ensure we succeed in Dewan Negara. And we're also discussing and debating our next advocacy plans," the 26-year-old added.

Congratulations, Qyira and Tharma!


22-Year-Old Student Creates A Pokémon Map Inspired By Malaysia That You Can Play

Ever wondered what 'Pokémon' would look like in an Asian country?
Well, a Reddit user is putting that question to the test by creating a 'Pokémon' map based entirely on Malaysia.

Reddit user m0cash recently shared screenshots of a Malaysian-inspired Pokémon game that he has been working on for months using RPG Maker XP."Here are a few screenshots of a Pokémon game I've been working on. The region map is loosely based on my home country, Malaysia, with some changes," the post read.

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"I made the map by downloading a map of Malaysia with a transparent background and used Photoshop to colour everything according to terrains and also added the towns/routes/other locations," m0cash added in a follow-up comment.The post has since received over 13,600 upvotes and over 500 comments.

The game will feature towns named after its Malaysian counterparts and non-playable characters (NPCs) with local names

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However, the map will not be completely faithful to its real world standing. The developer, 22-year-old Mokessh Kannah, told MyGameOn that the game will include places such as Tasik Chini, Pahang and Endau Rompin, Pahang - but they will be located next to each other.

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"I'm from Seremban, [Negeri Sembilan]! That's where the player's starter town is located," Mokessh wrote in the Reddit thread.

To ensure that he can include all Pokémon from Generations I to V, Mokessh will have to include terrains that do not exist in Malaysia

"I know Malaysia doesn't have volcanoes and ice caves, but I needed to create a diverse environment to make sure all kinds of Pokémon can be found throughout the region," he explained in the thread.Mokessh hinted that he will be adding some Easter eggs within the game as well, such as replacing the biker NPCs with 'mat rempits'.

Image via m0cash/Reddit

He added, "I could include Singapore and Brunei in a future update or something for the post game, but for now it's just gonna be Malaysia."Follow Mokessh's Discord server for more updates.


The Rapid KL Bus Driver Faces 2 Years' Jail After Pleading Guilty To Taking Drugs

Md Khairol Anuar Mohamad, the Rapid KL driver who drove his bus recklessly, damaging property and injuring several individuals along Jalan Ampang on the night of 16 August faces a long road ahead

On Tuesday, 21 August, he was charged with self-administration of drugs under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 in front of Magistrate Noorasyikin Sahat at the Magistrates’ Court in Kuala Lumpur.Md Khairol pleaded guilty to using methamphetamines on the night of the incident.The 32-year-old faces a jail sentence of up to two years followed by compulsory police monitoring up to three years upon his release from prison.However, if convicted, he could alternately be allowed to pay a fine of RM5,000.

The Rapid KL driver being escorted by police at the KL Courts Complex, yesterday.
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Next week, he is also expected to be charged for traffic offences

He had bulldozed his way through traffic along Jalan Ampang, crushing seven cars on Thursday night when he was trying to flee with the bus after causing an accident earlier.Md Khairol, who was unrepresented at the court, was granted bail by Magistrate Noorasyikin who fixed it at RM3,000 with one surety on the accused's wife's appeal. She pleaded for leniency citing her health problems and their eight-month-old child.The wife told the court that Md Khairol was the only breadwinner of their family.Earlier, Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Amirul Asyraf Abdul Rasid had asked the court to set the Rapid KL driver's bail at RM7,000 in one surety.

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The driver's fate will be decided upon on 24 September

On Sunday, it was reported that police are seeking more witnesses:

                The Rapid KL Bus Driver Has Been Remanded Till Tuesday As Police Seeks More Witnesses

The driver was high on drugs during the time of the incident.

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It has been alleged on social media that a group of men chased the bus driver armed with wooden sticks and samurai swords.
Netizens have defends the driver saying he was in a state of panic after being chased by people with sticks and swords:

                Did The Burger Stall Owner Chase The Rapid KL Bus Driver With A "Samurai Sword"?

That's what he is being accused of by a Facebook comment being circulated around.

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Following the incident and prior to his urine test results came, Rapid KL vouched for the driver, saying he has had a "good track record":

                Here's What Rapid KL Is Saying About The Rampage Caused By Its Bus Driver

The horrific incident occurred near MRR2.

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                Rapid KL Driver Who Rammed Through Cars Near MRR2 Was High On Drugs

He tested positive for methamphetamines.

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While You’re Working A 9-To-5, These Cats In Singapore Are Living The ‘Atas’ Life

We've all heard of pet hotels but there’s none quite like The Purrfection Suites in Singapore. This is THE ultimate luxury getaway destination for fussy felines.

A cat having his play time at the Purrfection Suites.
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A cat resting in the The Royal Feline Sutie at the Purrfection Suites.
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A cat walking out from The Imperial Feline Suite while the other cat from the Cabin Feline Suites look on.
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We're talking about these cats getting pumped-in purified air and using Swarovski crystal dining bowls that cost up to SGD225 each — that's about RM676 each!

Image via Koh Mui Fong/Today Online

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It is said that purified air is pumped into every room at the Purrfections Suites. Besides that, classical music is played through the Sensurround system to help stressed cats unwind. Other features found at the Purrfection Suites include chandeliers, Roberto Cavalli wallpaper and designer beds.

Apart from lodgings, the hotel offers grooming and spa services at additional cost. It plans to introduce "in-room dining" featuring homecooked food.

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Featuring 14 rooms, the Purrfection Suites is an extension of The Wagington, Singapore's first five-star dog hotel

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Set in a 1920s bungalow, the unusual establishment offers your four-legged friend 4,317 square-feet of comfortable spaces, including 27 air-conditioned rooms of various sizes. Of these, the Royal Suite is perhaps the most impressive: the 96-square-foot room can accommodate five or seven dogs (depending on their size) and even features a chandelier and a television

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The Wagington owner Estelle Tayler said that since the opening of the dog hotel in 2014, cat owners have clamoured for a similar style of upmarket lodging for their pets."We decided to make a wing dedicated just for our feline friends, with its own private entrance," Tayler said.

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It costs about SGD39 (RM117) per cat for a one night cabin suite and SGD79 (RM237) for the Royal Feline Suite, a bigger room that can accommodate up to six furry felines

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Lawyer Jolene Lim, 26, checked her seven-month-old Persian cat into a cabin suite for five nights when she went on holiday this month."For many people, their pets are like their children. I definitely want to give her the best and whatever makes her comfortable," Lim told AFP."If I'm going off on a holiday and having fun, I want her to feel comfortable and have fun and be at ease as well."

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Honestly, we're pretty jealous of our furry friends!

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Speaking of cats, have you met Kucing Happy?

                [VIDEO] SAYS Interviews Kucing Happy, Tours His Office And Finally Meets His Human Team

Everything is so mini!!!

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Nama KLIA Ditukar Kepada Sepang International Airport (SIA) Sudah Rasmi?

Desas-desus yang mengatakan KLIA akan ditukar nama kepada SIA telah mula menjadi buah mulut orang ramai

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Terdapat pihak yang merasakan KLIA sepatutnya diberi penjenamaan semula memandangkan lokasi lapangan terbang itu sendiri yang terletak di Sepang, Selangor dan bukan di Kuala Lumpur.Sejak semalam, tular di media sosial sekeping surat yang mencadangkan nama lapangan terbang tersebut ditukar daripada KLIA kepada Sepang International Airport (SIA).Lihat di bawah:

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Walau bagaimanapun, pihak kerajaan masih belum menerima sebarang permohonan rasmi berhubung perkara tersebut

Bercakap kepada Berita Harian, EXCO Kerajaan Tempatan, Pengangkutan Awam dan Pembangunan Kampung Baru, Ng Sze Han berkata perkara terbabit memang pernah disebutkan dalam mesyuarat MMKN tetapi setakat ini tiada apa-apa yang diputuskan.

EXCO Kerajaan Tempatan, Pengangkutan Awam dan Pembangunan Kampung Baru, Ng Sze Han
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“Perkara ini timbul kerana KLIA terletak di Sepang, Selangor. Lapangan terbang antarabangsa yang terkenal sering menggunakan lokasi setempat sebagai namanya, contohnya adalah Narita dan Haneda di Tokyo, Incheon di Seoul, Suvarnabhumi di Bangkok, Baiyun di Guangzhou, Pudong di Shanghai, Schiphol di Amsterdam dan sebagainya,” katanya.

Timbalan Menteri Kerja Raya, Mohd Anuar Tahir berpendapat bahawa nama SIA itu tidak sesuai untuk digunakan kerana imej Malaysia lebih sinonim dan terkenal dengan Kuala Lumpur

Image via Timbalan Menteri Kerja Raya, Mohd Anuar Tahir

Mohd Anuar juga berkata secara logiknya, perkara pertama yang akan terlintas dalam fikiran pelancong adalah ibu negara Malaysia iaitu Kuala Lumpur.

			“Mesti mereka akan sebut Kuala Lumpur dahulu berbanding Sepang kerana Sepang hanya daerah di Selangor berbanding Kuala Lumpur yang lebih gah sebagai ibu negara."
        Mohd Anuar Tahir

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20 tahun dah:

                This Is What KLIA Looked Like 20 Years Ago

Kuala Lumpur International Airport, before it was open to the public.

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Report: Maszlee Quits Mahathir's Pejuang And Is In Talks To Join Syed Saddiq's Youth Party

Former education minister Dr Maszlee Malik announced that he has quit Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's party today, 2 November

In a statement published on Facebook, he said the reason he quit the three-month-old Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) is because he wants to focus on his responsibility as the Simpang Renggam Member of Parliament (MP)."I wanted to fully concentrate my effort in helping the rakyat that have been tremendously affected with COVID-19, especially those in Simpang Renggam and the rest of the country in general," he said."This decision is made based on the facts garnered through detailed observation and field research on the aspirations and needs of the rakyat.""I believe the rakyat had grown nauseous with the game of power and politics by the elite 'politikus'. The rakyat is in need of politicians who are focused and truly solving the adversities they are currently facing with."He assured that he will continue fighting for changes in education as an independent MP and will be working closely with non-governmental organsations (NGOs) and other activists.

Former education minister and Simpang Renggam MP Dr Maszlee Malik.
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While Maszlee has just announced his independence, sources said that he may be joining former youth and sports minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's new party

According to Malay Mail, several sources told the online news portal that the 45-year-old MP has been in talks with the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (MUDA). It is also understood that the youth-centric party is trying to make Maszlee a member."Yes, we have been in talks with Dr Maszlee," said one source from MUDA, declining to elaborate further.

Former youth and sports minister and MUDA founder Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.
Image via @syedsaddiq (Instagram)

Maszlee's departure from Pejuang has now left the party with only four members

Other than party president Dr Mahathir, the other members are Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, Datuk Seri Amiruddin Hamzah, Datuk Marzuki Yahya, and Datuk Shahruddin Md Salleh.The four, as well as Maszlee, were previously members of Bersatu before being ousted from the party by its president and current Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.Dr Mahathir said his party Pejuang aims to win 30 parliamentary seats in the next general election and will emerge as the 'kingmaker' in forming the next government, reported Sinar Harian.The 94-year-old also expressed his view that MUDA will not be successful following Syed Saddiq's announcement of his new party in late August.

From left to right: Amiruddin Hamzah, Mukhriz Mahathir, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Marzuki Yahya, Maszlee Malik, and Shahruddin Md Salleh.
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Read Maszlee's statement here:

Syed Saddiq said his new party will be multiracial and youth-centric:

                Syed Saddiq To Set Up Multiracial Youth Party To Empower The Younger Generation

Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, however, had earlier said that he will continue supporting former premier Tun Dr Mahat...

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                Syed Saddiq Says MUDA Will Compete In GE15 If It's Registered In Time

The new political party, Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (MUDA), will fight for "young and old, Malay, Chinese, ...

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[PHOTOS] This Majestic Bridge In Vietnam Looks Like It's Being Lifted By The Hands Of God

Wanna feel like you're walking on a shimmering golden thread cradled in the hands of gods? Then you'll want to add the Golden Bridge of Bà Nà Hills to your travel bucket list.

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Located just outside the city of Da Nang in central Vietnam, visitors from far and wide have been flocking to the bridge since it was opened to the public in June

Image via Instagram @nguyen.phuong.chi

Not for the faint-hearted, the bridge stands at 1,400 metres above sea level and extends to a 150-metre curved walkway.

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The pièce de résistance has got to be the two giant stone hands emerging from the forested hills, seeming like they're lifting up the majestic structure

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The entire construction, which took about a year to complete, was designed by TA Landscape Architecture. Though the hands look like they are carved from stone, they are actually made of steel meshes and fibreglass. A representative from the company told Bored Panda, "We designed the skeleton of the hands and covered them with steel meshes. Then we finished with fibreglass and added the theming on it."

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The golden walkway, which is also lined with purple Lobelia Chrysanthemums, definitely makes for gorgeous photo ops and selfies!

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From a certain point on the bridge, you can also catch a glimpse of the "secret" French village tucked within the mountains

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First developed by French colonists in the early 20th century, the mountain resort is now a major tourist attraction in Da Nang featuring a cable car system, manicured gardens, a wax museum, and the main attraction - a replica of a French medieval village complete with a castle and cathedral as well as quaint shophouses.

Image via Tripzilla Facebook

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Well, we know where we're going for our next vacation! ;)

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If Vietnam is indeed in your travel plans this year, bookmark this list of must-try grub in the country:

                11 Must-Try Street Food The Next Time You’re In Vietnam

Everything else besides pho, banh mi, and egg coffee.

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11 Dead And 34 Injured After A Bus Plunged Into A Drain Near KLIA

Ten people have been confirmed dead after a factory bus crashed into a 10-metre storm drain yesterday, 7 April, in Sepang

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The incident occurred along Jalan S8 Pekeliling, near the MAS Cargo Complex at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at about 11pm, New Straits Times reported.The 43 passengers of the bus were contract workers at MASkargo, who were travelling from Nilai, Negri Sembilan to work for their midnight shift.

Eight passengers, all believed to be foreign workers, and the local bus driver died at the scene. Two other passengers died while receiving treatment at the Serdang Hospital.

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Sepang police chief Assistant Commissioner Zulkifli Adamshah revealed that 34 other workers, who suffered various injuries, were sent to hospitals in Serdang, Banting, and Kajang for treatment.

The Zone Five (South Selangor) Fire and Rescue Department said they received an emergency call on the incident at 11.16pm

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It took about an hour to secure the site, stabilise the bus, and cut open several parts of the bus to extricate the trapped victims.Zone Five (South Selangor) Fire and Rescue Department Chief Mohd Fadhil Salleh told reporters that personnel from the Fire and Rescue Department, the Civil Defence Force, the Health Department, and auxiliary police from the MAS Cargo Complex participated in the emergency response.

It is believed that the bus driver lost control of the vehicle before the bus plunged into the drain

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The case is being investigated for dangerous driving under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, Free Malaysia Today reported.


[VIDEO] "Hanyut Dengan Air" - Gadis Cuba Ambil Gambar Semasa Mandi Sungai Tetapi Gagal

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

Tidak dinafikan, ramai yang meluangkan masa bersama rakan-rakan dan keluarga dengan melakukan aktiviti outdoor

Antaranya merupakan aktiviti seperti piknik, hiking, mandi sungai dan macam-macam lagi. Kita juga sering kali merakam atau mengambil gambar semasa meluangkan masa untuk dijadikan kenangan bukan?Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini di TikTok apabila seorang gadis cuba mengambil gambar dirinya tetapi hanyut telah mencuri tumpuan ramai. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @maksu.__   Monkeys Spinning Monkeys - Kevin MacLeod

Terpaksa hanyut dalam air disebabkan arus yang deras

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang gadis sedang meluangkan masa bermandi-manda di sungai. Apa yang lebih menghiburkan adalah apabila dia cuba untuk mengambil gambar dirinya yang sedang bermandi di sungai tetapi gagal. Lebih melucukan lagi adalah disebabkan arus air yang deras, dia dilihat hanyut dengan air itu dan tidak sempat untuk bergambar.

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"Mandi pakai pelampung kak, tak hanyut" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur. Malah, ramai juga yang menyakat gadis itu. Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu telah meraih 1M tontonan, 117K tanda suka dan 2K komen di TikTok. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Baru nak ambil gambar, sekali hanyut pula dengan air! :P

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Watch This Frontliner Son Surprise His Mum After Being Separated For 9 Months

A policeman who was separated from his family for over nine months has finally been reunited with his mother

The precious moment was captured on video and uploaded by Facebook page Friends of PDRM.The page shared that the young policeman was away from home for academy training for six months when the Movement Control Order (MCO) was suddenly announced in March.Staying put to carry out his duties as a frontliner, he finally made it back home after an additional three-month wait to see his family.

Image via Friends of PDRM/Facebook

In the two-minute video, the young cop decided to head straight to his mother's nasi lemak stall to surprise her

A friend helped record the heartwarming moment and distracted his unsuspecting mother by first buying a packet of nasi lemak from her.

Image via Friends of PDRM/Facebook

Wearing a mask, the young man cheekily called his mum 'mak cik' from the other end of the stall and it took her a few good moments to register the familiar face.As soon as she recognised him, she burst into tears, and he quickly ran over laughing to give her a bear hug.

Image via Friends of PDRM/Facebook

The short yet sweet video has quickly gone viral, garnering over 1.3 million views and almost 3,300 shares since it was posted three days ago

Malaysians were moved to tears by the reunion and it made everyone miss their own parents, especially those who lived away and could not go home due to the MCO."I tried to be a man and not cry, but the tears fell anyway. I love my mum to the end of the world," commented a Facebook user.

Image via Friends of PDRM/Facebook

"Even though it's just a video someone else showed me, it made me cry manly tears. I haven't had the chance to see and kiss my mother's hands and forehead after MCO because I'm still on duty," cried another user.

Image via Friends of PDRM/Facebook

Whereas, this netizen gratefully said, "Behind the success of our country's battle against the COVID-19 pandemic are the sacrifices these heroes have made. Thank you, hero of Malaysia."

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Watch the touching reunion here:

Keep practising social distancing and wash your hands often. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:


Pervert Claimed He's A Suria KLCC Employee To Trick Women Into Sending Half-Naked Photos

Ladies, beware of e-mails offering high-paying jobs that seem too good to be true. A young woman recently warned others of a pervert posing as a mall employee to trick women into sending him half-naked photos.

Local Instagram personality Chanah Tan.
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Chanah Tan, a local Instagram personality, allegedly received an e-mail from someone claiming to be an employee of Suria KLCC Sdn. Bhd. who is interested to hire her as an ambassador for the company's new mall

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The sender of the e-mail, who claimed to be Gerald Chan from the Event Department of Suria KLCC Sdn. Bhd., also offered Tan a salary of RM13,000 a month to be the ambassador of the company's "4th mall".

Image via Chanah EeChing Facebook

However, red flags were raised when another representative from Suria KLCC insisted that she send him photos of her in a "crop top or bikini" via WhatsApp

Image via Chanah EeChing Facebook

A "Danson from the Human Resource Department of Suria KLCC sdn bhd corporation", who claimed that he was told to contact Tan by the events department, requested for her photographs, including those of her in "underclothings".

Feeling suspicious, Tan called up the real HR department of Suria KLCC. Not only did she find out that the e-mail address used to send the above e-mail is not official, the people she was in contact with don't even work for the company!

In her Instagram post, Tan cautioned other young women to not fall victim to the "scam". She wrote, "Please be aware! And please share it out! I don't wanna see any girls fall into this!!! If any one of you received this email, PLEASE DO NOT FALL INTO THIS!"

So ladies, be careful when receiving e-mail or texts like these and don't hesitate to check with an official channel if you're not sure if it's legit!


This Newly Revealed iPhone 6 Plus Feature Will Bend Your Mind...

Apple's biggest ever iPhone - the iPhone 6 Plus - with its huge 5.5-inch display, will bend when left in a pocket, seated, for a prolonged period of time. No, we are not kidding!

Oups, l'iPhone 6 se déforme dans la poche ! http://t.co/szFfovaHB7 pic.twitter.com/Zru9uozhMU— Florian Paulmier (@FlorianP123) September 23, 2014

Here are a number of photos from the MacRumors forums

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So after photos of bent iPhone 6 Plus devices began cropping up, Lou from YouTube channel Unbox Therapy decided to put an iPhone 6 Plus to the ultimate bend test with his bare hands

Lou from Unbox Therapy puts the rumors to the test with his bare hands, and though it clearly takes quite a bit of force, he is able to give that handset one hell of an angle. The glass hangs in there, so it's still functional. And while it's clearly not something that will happen with normal use, the fact that it could happen at all is a bit concerning.

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Watch iPhone 6 Plus bend test

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According to experts, though, it shouldn't be surprising. As Jeremy Irons, a Design Engineer at Creative Engineering explains:

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From an engineering standpoint, the iPhone is an amazingly small and delicately constructed device. The only thing really contributing to the structural integrity of the iPhone 6 Plus is the thin aluminum frame that covers the back and reaches around the sides. There is also another very thin piece of steel behind the glass, but we are not working with much as far as bending strength.

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Senior Couple Who Backpacked To 40 Countries Reveals How It Helped Them Fall In Love Again

An old couple over the age of 60 lived the dream after retirement when they decided to travel around the world together for over three years

According to China Press, 71-year-old Zhang Guangzhu and 68-year-old Wang Zhongjin began travelling in 2008, before finally returning to China in 2011 after visiting over 40 countries.

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Zhang recalled that the idea of travelling across the world came to him when he encountered a foreign tourist in Yunnan

He was amazed that a foreigner who could not speak Mandarin at all was willing to go to a remote and unfamiliar place alone.That was when it hit him: why not he and his wife?So he went home, told her the idea, and they took out a world map to begin preparing their ultimate adventure together.

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Before setting off on their travels, Zhang said he did a crash course in English while his wife concentrated on history and geography

He spent more than half a day every day reading English conversation books to learn the language.Their first trip abroad was to Europe, where they spent three months of 2008 travelling all over the continent.However, as soon as they returned home, they knew they were bitten by the travel bug and longed to travel overseas again.So, in 2009, the two globetrotters set off, this time budget travelling all over the US and Canada.

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The couple never travelled with tour groups, and instead chose to carry 65-litre backpacks, carrying only clothes and travel books

Furthermore, although their English was only that of Standard Two students in primary school, Sin Chew Daily reported that this did not affect their determination to explore the world.

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In three years, this ordinary couple from Beijing toured dozens of countries in Europe, North America, South America, and many other countries on their own

According to RedChili21, the countries they have been to are:- 2008: Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic, and 16 other European countries;- 2009: United States, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Nepal, and India;- 2010: Russia; and- 2011: 14 countries in South America, including Argentina, Brazil, Peru, as well as New Zealand, and Australia.

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They said travelling together has made them fall in love again and strengthened their relationship

While they have currently stopped travelling abroad, they continue to travel within China and often share their experiences on Weibo, under the name "The Happy Backpackers", much to the envy of many netizens.Every time they talk about their experiences of traveling around the world, it is said that Zhang and Wang would always look happy and consider themselves blessed.

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2 Boys Seek Help From Neighbour After Witnessing A Man Stabbing Their Mum To Death

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Two boys ran to their neighbour for help after a man stabbed their mother to death in Ipoh, Perak last night, 15 April

According to The Star, the 42-year-old neighbour — known only as Laishmi — was the person attending to the children's cry for help in Taman Perpaduan, Tambun."They came to my house and told me that 'uncle' is stabbing their mother. I told my father to bring them into the house before running over to their place," Laishmi related.When she was at the victim's house, she saw a woman lying still on the floor with a man nearby."I asked him to stop, but instead he shut the door and locked it," she said.

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The victim — who has been identified as 31-year-old K Krishna — was declared dead at the scene, while the 23-year-old assailant suffered severe stab wounds

New Straits Times reported that the boys — aged six and eight — were unharmed.Speaking to reporters, Perak Criminal Investigations Department chief ACP Anuar Othman said the victim was stabbed in the chest several times with a knife.The police learnt about the incident after receiving a distress call from the neighbour at 8.45pm."When a team of policemen arrived at her home, they found both laying next to each other in a pool of blood. There were several stab wounds on the woman's body as well as the man's," revealed Anuar.He said it is unsure whether the assailant's injuries were inflicted by himself as a means to kill himself or were inflicted by the woman."We will investigate and record statements from the witnesses including the woman's children who saw the incident," Anuar added.

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Preliminary investigation has revealed that the victim had in the past lodged a police report against the assailant for breaking into her home and bothering her

The 23-year-old — who is unemployed — was arrested on 15 March and later charged in court, reported Bernama.Currently, the assailant is receiving treatment at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital, while the victim's body was sent to the same hospital for post-mortem.The case is being investigated under Section 302 for murder, which carries the mandatory death penalty upon conviction.

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What You Should Never Say To A Grieving Friend & How To Support Them Instead

Death is inevitable and the pain can be overwhelming.
As a friend, we may also often face trouble when finding the right words to say to a grieving person.

Although usually well intentioned, our attempts to console someone who recently lost a loved one may come across as hurtful or insensitive.Some of us may not even know where to begin and say nothing at all.

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So, we asked a mental health expert how should we respond to a grieving person while showing we care. Here's what he said:

1. What should we avoid saying to someone who is grieving, and why?

According to mental health therapist Lee Kah Seng of Telos Mental Wellness, some phrases we should avoid are:– "Stay strong"/ "Be strong for [insert family member here]" – Many people are well meaning when they say this, but this phrase diminishes a grieving person's ability to take the time they need to heal from the loss of their loved one. It could make a person feel like they cannot afford to process the loss and that they have to move on with life and pretend things are normal for the benefit of people around them. It may also make people feel like they should not be feeling what they are currently feeling, and that it makes them look 'weak'.– "At least he/she is not suffering anymore" – Again, many default to looking for the bright side or silver lining, but it may not be helpful as it is effectively forcing the bereaved to look for positives despite feeling awful about their situation. If the grieving person says this themselves, then it is fine, but we should not be trying to change the way a person perceives their loss during this time.– "He/she is in a better place now"/ "God doesn't give you more than you can bear"/ "It's all part of God's plan" – Avoid bringing religion into the conversation unless you are absolutely sure the bereaved shares the same sentiment as you. You may only be adding offence to the pain they are already feeling. The second example could come across as judgmental and make the person feel inferior.

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2. What can we say instead?

Lee shares that we should acknowledge their feelings and to simply provide them a non-judgemental space, such as saying:– "I know this is a difficult time, but I just want you to know that it's alright to feel whatever it is you're feeling, whenever you're feeling it."– "I understand that there's nothing I can say right now to make this easier, but I'm here for you."– "I can't even begin to understand what you're going through, I'm so sorry for your loss."

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3. How else can we support them through this difficult time?

– Avoid trying to 'fix' the situation by trying to make them see the silver lining, give hopeful comments, or tell jokes in an attempt at cheering them up. This may have the best intentions but it might make the person feel like what they are going through is invalid.– Accept the idea that there's nothing you can say or do that will immediately alleviate the pain that the person is going through. Once you do that, then the next best thing you can do for that person is to be present for them. Show a willingness to listen to anything they have to say. Hold the space for them and let them know that it is okay to feel any emotions that flow through them. – Offer concrete and practical ways you can help. Many people say, "Let me know if you need anything" and chances are the bereaved may not take up the offer because they think that, "This is something someone says to be nice". As such, the best way you can offer your help is to be specific with the help you are ready and willing to give, such as, "Have you had lunch? I can buy/cook [insert dish here] for you".– If you know the person that has passed, you can also share stories or anecdotes of that person (provided the moment is right, and it's organic to bring it up). At a time when the bereaved might feel down that there will never be any new stories, it can be very heartwarming for them to know of instances whereby the lost one has touched another's heart, or to hear stories that they have never heard of.– If you do not know the person that has passed, you may also ask your grieving friend for stories to know them better (again, provided if the time is right). It is okay to ask, "I didn't get a chance to know them, how would you describe their personality?" Giving the grieving person a chance to speak about the deceased is a way of helping them process the loss.

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At the end of the day, be genuine about wanting to help or listen, and things will come through

Most of the time, simply being there for a friend who is going through a difficult time and listening to their worries is more than enough.

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. Here are some mental health services to reach out to:

                Don't Suffer In Silence, These Therapists & Counsellors In Klang Valley Can Help

Let's not wait until it's too late.

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                8 Counselling & Mental Health Services Under RM100 To Get Us Through Tough Times

No one should need to choose between putting food on the table and their mental health.

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16 Classic Examples Of What Introverts Say And Do In Awkward Situations

1. When the food you've ordered isn't here yet, you just wait

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You don't even mind leaving hungry.

2. When the Uber driver is driving super slow and you're in a rush but no words leave your mouth...

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3. You're also sweating at the back but you're too shy to tell him

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It's not easy to complain about the temperature :(

4. When the food you paid for was horrible but you can't bring yourself to tell the waiter how bad it really was

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5. When there's only one piece left...

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6. When you see a comment you wanna reply but you just go "Haih..." and shake your head

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7. When your boss asks "Any last questions?" and you just... melt into the chair

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8. When you're in a meeting, you quietly pitch your idea to the person next to you (hoping they won't tell everyone what you said)

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9. When a telemarketer calls and asks, "Do you want to hear about our products?", you say "YES", even though you mean "NONOPLEASENO!"

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11. You proceed to layan them for the next 10 minutes :(

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12. When someone finally asks you for drinks, you turn it down because it's been 8 hours since you were alone

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13. When you're finally in the same room with someone you like (a crush, celeb, anyone)...

You hit the imaginary 'mute' button.
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14. When people turn the conversation around and start talking about you

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15. When your hair stylists asks you "What hairstyle you want?"
You: Anything!

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16. When your whole family is extroverted

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Sarawak Governor Taib Mahmud And His Family Are Accused Of Money Laundering In Canada

An Ottawa-based real estate company, Sakto Group, linked to Malaysia's Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud has been accused of money laundering and will face the court in Toronto, Canada

Sarawak Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud
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A judge at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has recently lifted the order to seal a money laundering case linked to Taib, who is currently Sarawak Governor. Justice Frederick Myers has also ordered for the court documents to be made public.The case was filed by Swiss NGO, the Bruno Manser Fund (BMF) against some of Canada's biggest financial firms - Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto-Dominion Bank, Manulife Financial Corporation and Deloitte & Touche - to obtain financial records. It is seeking to get information on how money flowed "from Malaysia into the Taibs' Canadian real estate group" to see if there are grounds for criminal case against the company.Sakto Group was founded in 1983 by Taib's daughter Jamilah Taib Murray, who was only 23 years old then. It was said that Jamilah had received an undisclosed amount of money for the start-up capital and that it was a gift from her father.

Here are some key points to note about the ongoing case:

1. BMF has claimed that the Taib family had funnelled millions of ringgit, believed to be proceeds of corruption, into the company

Taib served as the Chief Minister of Sarawak for 33 years.
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BMF, a NGO that seeks to protect the threatened tropical rainforests and the rights of the indigenous forest peoples, has alleged that Taib channelled money to fund the expansion of Sakto Group's CAD250 million (about RM1.05 billion) real estate empire.According to a statement by BMF on 20 September, over CAD29 million (about RM98.9 million) of "secret funds" gained from corruption were allegedly injected into Sakto during the company's first 10 years of operations.It was alleged that Taib had abused his power and diverted funds from "the massive deforestation of Sarawak" during his 33-year tenure as Sarawak Chief Minister. BMF said that the Taib family amassed immense wealth at a time when 90% of Sarawak's primeval tropical rainforests had been logged.

Corruption has been said to be the driving force behind the destruction of Malaysian rainforests and the displacement of indigenous people.
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2. Over 2000 pages of evidence on the alleged corruption have been submitted to the court

BMF said it had provided the court, among other things, numerous documents on Taib's businesses from public records in Canada and Malaysia and forensic accountants' reports on the Taib family enterprises. It said that these evidence detail how Taib and his closest family members, who own stakes in over 400 companies in 25 jurisdictions, "became immensely rich using criminal methods".

3. BMF said that it has resorted to take legal action because no public prosecutor has gone after the company for the alleged money laundering

BMF published a report titled, 'Safe Haven Canada' in February 2017. The report has alleged that Sakto was established with the proceeds of corruption.
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The NGO said that it has "repeatedly alerted" Canadian authorities on the suspected flow of corrupt money since 2010. It has even published an 85-page research report ('Safe Haven Canada'), which identified numerous money-laundering red flags in connection with Sakto's business activities in Canada in February 2017.However, no action has been taken by the law enforcement agencies against Sakto and the Taib family.  "BMF has subsequently decided to envisage private prosecution of the Taib family in Ontario. The use of a private prosecution in a grand corruption case is a novel case for which no precedent can be found," it said.

4. Experienced fraud lawyers Lincoln Caylor and Maureen Ward of Canadian law firm, Bennett Jones LLP, have been hired to represent BMF

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Lincoln Caylor has been recognised as a "litigation star in the areas of regulatory investigations, securities and white collar crime".On the other hand, Maureen Ward has experienced in corporate and commercial litigation with an emphasis on fraud matters, international asset recovery and arbitration.

5. Lukas Straumann, the executive director of the BMF, has released a video statement on the legal action the NGO has taken against the Taib family

6. Sakto has denied the allegations of corruption

Jamilah Taib Murray and her husband, Sean Murray run the Ottawa Group together.
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"This covert legal manoeuvre is another example of a media stunt by these activists funded by unknown foreign entities." "BMF routinely employs the tactic of filing complaints to generate news on which it can self-report online," Sakto said in an emailed statement, Bloomberg reported.

BMF is currently preparing for the next court hearing. It said that it is committed to do its best to "fully understand the origin of Sakto's unexplained wealth in Canada".


[SHARE] Here's How You Can Still Buy Cooking Oil At A Subsidised Price

The government has implemented a subsidy rationalisation plan for cooking oil effective today, 1 November

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Efforts to restructure the Cooking Oil Stabilisation Scheme (COSS) will see the government removing the cooking oil subsidy in stages. This means Malaysians are seeing the price of the key cooking ingredient go up for the first time in 10 years. It was reported that the cabinet has agreed that Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry (KPDNKK) will take over from Plantation Industries and Commodities Ministry (MPIC) on the management of the scheme which begins today.

If you're looking to get cooking oil but don't wish to fork out extra money, here's what you can do: Buy the 1kg cooking oil in polybag pack

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The government has promised to continue subsidising the 1kg polybag, which will be sold at a maintained price of RM2.50 for the months of November and December 2016. Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin reportedly said that the government has retained the subsidy on the 1kg polybag package to cater to the needs of the low-income groups, adding that subsidies provided by government should reach the actual targeted group."In ensuring there will be no leakages, I have instructed the enforcement team to conduct daily monitoring on business premises," he was quoted as saying by The Sun.  "Those who find it hard to buy the polybag package and wanted to buy in bottles are welcomed to do so, but they have to pay the market price," he said.

Is there a difference in quality?

The Star quoted the Malaysian Edible Oil Manufacturers Association's (Meoma) executive secretary Andy Lee as saying that cooking oil in 1kg polybags is of the same quality as those in plastic bottles and marketed as blended cooking oil. Lee had previously said that the association has yet to decide whether a production quota would be set for the 1kg polybag of cooking oil, which is still under subsidy.The English daily also quoted a source with direct knowledge of the industry saying that under the current (outgoing) system, each manufacturer was allocated a certain quota of refined cooking oil. These manufacturers are said to have the freedom to decide for themselves in what quantities they want to pack their products in.

Aside from the 1kg polybag, all other subsidies has been removed for the other packages

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Under the subsidy rationalisation exercise, all cooking oil (except the 1kg polybag) is to be priced according to market rate.This would include packages such as the 500g, 1kg, 2kg, and 3kg bottles, which will no longer be subsidised by the government.KPDNKK Minister Hamzah said that the rationalisation exercise was necessary to ensure that the government does not need to fork out an additional RM200 million to continue subsidising cooking oil for the next two months.

Share and let your family and friends know that they can still get cooking oil at a subsidised price, at least for the next two months!


Contract Doctors Announce Second Strike After Disappointment With #Bajet2022 Proposals

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The Hartal Doktor Kontrak movement will be holding a second strike after claiming that Bajet 2022 did not address their problems

In a statement on Twitter on Monday, 1 November, the group lamented that Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz did not consider their issues when tabling the government budget for next year."The contract doctors' issues and the problems with our healthcare system, which will affect the future care of Malaysians, were not taken seriously," wrote the movement's secretariat."The offers that were given did not make sense and are merely a waste of time."

A group of contract doctors participating in the Hartal Doktor Kontrak protest at Sungai Buloh Hospital on 26 July.
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Under Bajet 2022, read by Zafrul on 29 October, the government promised to extend 10,000 medical, dental, and pharmacy officers' contracts from two to four years

The government also said that they will allocate RM100 million to sponsor 3,000 contract doctors and dentists to pursue specialist training.However, Hartal Doktor Kontrak said the proposals are just "bait" to stop them from speaking up.The group's key demands, as per their first nationwide strike on 26 July, is for the government to offer them permanent positions that come with better employment terms than their current contractual placements."This discussion has gone on for five years and there is still no solution. The promises of permanent positions with Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is just bait to stop us from speaking up," said the group."After two years of battling hard against COVID-19, contract doctors' sacrifices are still not appreciated."

A group of contract doctors participating in the Hartal Doktor Kontrak protest at Kuala Lumpur Hospital on 26 July.
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The movement also expressed disappointment with the Ministry of Health (MOH) for failing to protest the Bajet 2022's proposals

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin had previously promised to work with the group to find solutions. However, he has yet to respond to their current statement."With this, we from the Hartal Doktor Kontrak movement declare that 'Hartal Doktor Kontrak 2.0' will be held as a sign of protest," the group said.The group has not specified a date but plans to have the second strike in December.

This is hard. But needs to be done. pic.twitter.com/sK5L1QRLiT— HartalDoktorKontrak (@HKontrak) November 1, 2021

On 26 July, Hartal Doktor Kontrak organised a nationwide walk out amid the pandemic to call attention to their plight:

                Here's Why Over 15,000 Malaysian Doctors Plan To Go On Strike On 26 July

The Hartal Doktor Kontrak group told SAYS, "This is our future and only we can change this. It is now or never."

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Pos Malaysia Joins In Viral #TetrisChallenge And People Are Thanking Their 'Abang Posmen'

Pos Malaysia has joined in the viral #TetrisChallenge with a Facebook post on Saturday, 5 October

"We're celebrating World Post Day on 9 October, but first, here's our #TetrisChallenge!" the caption read.

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"Did you know that our postmen carry, on average, 400 letters, 20 registered mail, and 10 small packages?"The post has since been shared over 1,700 times.

Facebook users took to the comment section to thank the postmen who have worked tirelessly through the years with the hashtag #tqabangposmen

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A Facebook user thanked her son's favourite neighbourhood postman.

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This user thanked his own father who has worked with Pos Malaysia for over 20 years.

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Another user thanked postmen who help online business owners such as herself make a living.

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Meanwhile on Twitter, people made light fun about our national postal service

Me waiting for my package: pic.twitter.com/HohBMHwRt6— وان يوسف (@wanwyz96) October 7, 2019

"After 22 years of living, it is only today that I learned Poslaju equips their postmen with raincoats," wrote one Twitter user.

22 tahun hidup baru tau Poslaju ada sediakan baju hujan untuk abang Posmen kita. https://t.co/twtxSGKiyA— #MisiBirthdaySwitz (@MazrulHisyem) October 7, 2019

Someone tried to find the 'Not At Home' note that a postman leaves when nobody is at home to collect the mail.

Takde, sebab dah habis guna semua :(((— Composting Matter (@EncikSood) October 6, 2019

A Twitter user imagined the postman lying in the picture with a grimace must have said, "Quickly take the picture! The glare is so bad."

“Lajulah sikit tangkap gmbr tu! Silau terok ni” https://t.co/9k1tRK99pz— seroja (@syaaaakeee) October 7, 2019

#TqAbangPosmen

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The Royal Malaysian Air Force also impressed us with their #TetrisChallenge attempt last month:

                Malaysia's Air Force Takes On The Viral #TetrisChallenge And We're Obsessed

They showed off a fighter jet and lots of missiles.

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Not Bad, Our Malaysian Passport is 9th Best in the World

Malaysian passport ranked 9th best in the world for travellers

A British, Swedish or Finnish passport is as good as it gets, giving passport holders access to 173 foreign destinations visa-free. In general, being a member of an EU country helps a lot if you want to travel spontaneously, with nine out of 10 of the top countries all part of the European Union.

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Malaysia’s passport is ranked the ninth best in the world for travellers, a recent survey found, based on the number of visa-free countries people can travel to out of 219 destinations.

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Malaysian passport holders can visit 163 countries without a visa

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The 2013 Visa Restrictions Index by Henley & Partners, a global consulting firm in international residence and citizenship planning, revealed that the Malaysian passport enables Malaysians to travel to 163 countries without a visa.

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Malaysia has increased by 5 ranks since the assessment in 2012

Malaysia has increased five ranks since the 2012 assessment where Malaysia was ranked 14th with visa-free travel to 153 countries, 10 less than the current 163.

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Afghanistan, Iraq, Paksitan and Somalia passports have been ranked as the worst in the world for travellers

Based on the numbers, Afghani nationals can travel visa-free to a mere 28 countries, while Iraqis can visit 31 nations visa-free. Somalia and Pakistan nationals can travel to 32 countries wiothout a visa, stats reveal.

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“In today’s globalised world, visa restrictions are an important tool for governments to control the movement of foreign nationals across borders," said Henley & Partners in a statement.

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Lebih 24K 'Shares', Wanita Ini Kongsi Resepi Sup Telur Stail Cina Yang Ringkas Dan Enak

Resepi ini akan menambat hati semua yang merasa

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Sup yang jernih ini kelihatan simple tetapi sebenarnya amat memuaskan. Walaupun resepi ini ringkas sekali, rasanya amat unik dan akan membuat anda tambah berulang kali. Lagi pula jika dimakan panas-panas, memang syok! Untuk resepi kali ini, anda hanya memerlukan beberapa bahan asas dapur yang mudah dicari. Confirm boleh siap bawah 20 minit! Jom tengok resepinya?

Untuk resepi sup telur stail Cina yang ringkas dan sedap, ikuti perkongsian pengguna Facebook Zurina Zulkefli yang telah mendapat sebanyak 24k perkongsian!

Bahan-bahan yang diperlukan adalah:

Bawang putih (dicincang halus)Halia (dicincang halus)Kiub pati ayam Filamen ketam (dihiris nipis)Telur ayam Tepung jagung yang dibancuh bersama airgaram1 sudu kecil cuka1 sudu kecil kicap pekatMinyak bijanDaun bawang

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Mari lihat cara untuk membuatnya:

			1. Panaskan air di dalam periuk dan masukkan kiub pati ayam bersama bawang dan halia. 2. Biarkan sehingga mendidih. 3. Setelah air rebusan mendidih, masukkan filamen ketam yang telah dicarik dan biarkan masak.

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			4. Kemudian, tuangkan bancuhan tepung jagung sedikit demi sedikit sehingga sup menjadi pekat.

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			5. Kacau sup secara pusingan dan tuangkan bancuhan telur secara perlahan supaya telur tidak bergumpal. 6. Tambahkan garam, cuka dan kicap pekat.7. Hidangkan sup bersama sedikit minyak bijan dan daun bawang di atas.

Apabila sup telur stail cina anda sudah siap, inilah hasilnya. Hidangkan panas-panas pada keluarga tercinta dan confirm mereka akan suka!

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[VIDEO] Malaysians Try Sunsilk's New Collagen Shampoos & Conditioners. What's The Verdict?

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Ever heard of collagen? Apparently, it's good for both your skin and hair :O

Collagen is a structural protein that's found throughout the body, and is the main building block for our muscles, skin, and bones. While it's used abundantly in skincare products, it's a bit more rare to see it being used in haircare products. But, Sunsilk has a new range of shampoos that actually contain collagen, oooo! Consisting of Power Shine, Damage Rescue, and Volume Booster, this brand new range is said to moisturise and repair damaged hair, while keeping it silky and smooth.

In collaboration with Sunsilk, we decided to put the collagen shampoos to the test! How did the shampoos affect our hair?
Watch the full video below to see what went down:

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First, everyone had to test how healthy their hair is by running a brush through their tresses. Turns out, all of them had tangles, jeng jenggg!

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Lyanne: "But before we send you guys the products to test it out, we're just gonna try and test your hair to see how healthy your hair is doing." Ashley: "Oh my gosh!"Tammy: "Ohh lots of tangles, I haven't brushed it in a long time." Iylia: "Look, if I don't comb, it becomes like that!"

Dun worry, they eventually get to try Sunsilk's shampoos, and their first reactions were pretty positive

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Tammy: "It seems kind of soft with just the shampoo so far."Iylia: "Wow, that went in like super easy."

Tammy was super glad that her bleached hair felt so soft after washing. She could even run her fingers through it with ease!

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Tammy: "It really made my hair feel very soft. I think that's the good thing about Sunsilk conditioner, like what I'm looking for is that, when I'm washing itself, it feels soft. I can put my hand through it and no tangles!"

Something that caught everyone's eye was the shimmery glitter present in the shampoo, so pretttyyyy

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Ashley: "Yeah it smells good, and like, the glitter?"Iylia: "Yeah, that was so cool!"Tammy: "Sparkly!"Lyanne: "So, actually the glitter that you see in the shampoo is the collagen particles itself."Iylia: "Okay, that's cool, I did not know that."

Of course, they all had to test their hair again after using the shampoo, and everyone's tresses felt so much smoother and silkier :D

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Tammy: "Ooh, no tangles at all!" Iylia: "Look, you can see that."Tammy: "Yeah, that is such a refreshing thing, man." Ashley: "Oh my gosh, Tammy with the wind!" Tammy: "Am I Beyonce now?"

All in all, Sunsilk's Collagen Range is a great choice to help you rejuvenate and nourish your mane

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Aside from keeping your hair feeling moisturised throughout the day, the shampoo also protects it from harmful UV rays while you're out in the sun, and even from the heat that comes from hair styling. Each variant serves a different purpose: - Power Shine: Nourishes dull strands, giving hair a smooth and glossy look - Damage Rescue: Helps with hair breakage and damaged hair - Volume Booster: Volumises limp and flat hairThe reason why collagen is such an important part of these shampoos is because it helps to lock in the moisture in your hair, which in turn helps repair the breakage. By using Sunsilk's Collagen Range on a long term basis, you'll find that your hair will become strong and healthy, due to the amount of nourishment it receives during a wash :D

Find out more about Sunsilk's Collagen Range on their website

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Dog Owners In Ipoh Are "Deliberately Poisoning" Their Pets

The Malaysian Kennel Association (MKA) has some suggestions for Malaysians who want to give up their pets:

"Try to come up with other ways rather than to kill or discard them"

It comes from MKA committee member Lau Yit Meng, whom The Star Online reported saying that he had been getting complaints and reports of dogs being mercilessly killed for some time now and the situation is only worsening

"Maybe they can try selling the animals back to the pet shops or approach fruit orchard owners whether they would like any guard dogs," he told The Star.

A file photo from the MKA all-breed championship show in Ipoh.
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He also advised Malaysians who planned to have pets to think hard about it, as it's not easy to care for an animal

"Some of these so-called pet lovers only want them for a while. When they get bored, they would simply abandon the animal. If you're not ready to get a pet, don't do it," he cautioned, as reported by The Star Online.

Lately, there's been an increase in the number of stray dogs that are being deliberately poisoned and discarded in Ipoh

According to The Star Online, four dead dogs were found in a monsoon drain in Pasir Pinji about two weeks back. And when Persatuan Bomba Komuniti Pekan Baru tried to remove their carcases, heavy rain hampered their task.Persatuan Bomba Komuniti Pekan Baru chief Toh Ching Keat said that on 21 October, five dogs were discovered with blood in their mouths and tongues sticking out (a sign of poisoning, he said) near the Gunung Rapat wet market."There were no signs of physical injuries," he told The Star Online.Yesterday, while speaking at a press conference organised by Perak MCA Public Services and Complaints Bureau chief Jimmy Loh, Toh Ching said, "I've come across countless poisoning cases in other areas, including Menglembu and Ipoh Garden."

Dogs might not be loved by everyone in Malaysia, but there are many humane ways of dealing with them rather than deliberately poisoning them. After all, it's how we treat the animals reflects how we are as a society, right?

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JPJ: Viral Post Showing Lorry Driver Getting Fined RM600 For Not Wearing Underwear Is Fake

The Negeri Sembilan Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued a statement saying that a lorry driver who was allegedly fined RM600 for not wearing underwear is not true

JPJ issued the statement on 13 November following a viral post by a Facebook page 'Info Kemalangan 1Malaysia'.

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The post, uploaded on 12 November, showed that the driver of a lorry bearing a Selangor number plate was fined RM600 for not wearing underwear and not changing worn out tyres."Lorry driver, make sure you are wearing underwear when you are at work," read the caption.

The viral post caused bewilderment among netizens

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Some wondered how not wearing an undergarment could be a traffic offence, while others asked how did the JPJ officers find out.A few netizens also pointed out that a RM600 fine was too hefty for what appears to be a non-issue.

While the post has since been taken down, JPJ said that they are taking legal action against the perpetrator who faked the summons

JPJ director Azrin Borhan confirmed that summons were issued to a lorry driver at KM10 of Jalan Seremban-Port Dickson on Monday, 11 November, reported New Straits Times.He, however, added that the viral post had edited the summons."The notice was to order the driver to replace the damaged tyres and he needs to bring the vehicle to JPJ for further inspection to avoid being summoned," he said."But we found out that the copy of the notice has been given additional offence which is not wearing underwear and for that he was slapped with a RM600 compound."It is not logical for us to issue summons for such an offence."Azrin further clarified that the original summons was issued during the Ops Static road block and shared the original copy.

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JPJ has since filed a report to the police to deny the allegation and avoid misunderstanding among the public

Azrin said this is the first time such an incident happened in Negeri Sembilan and he urged the public to reach out to the department first before falling victim to a lie, reported China Press.He said the case has been brought to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for further investigation.


7 Places You Can Recycle Your Used Cooking Oil

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Malaysians love deep-fried food; from keropok to fried chicken, we use a huge amount of oil in our everyday cooking.
But when it comes to disposing it, we usually just pour it down the drain because many of us aren't aware that we can recycle it.

According to Kitarr, these used cooking oil can be converted into biodiesel, household cleaning soaps, and even candles!By recycling it, we can also prevent clogged pipes and in the long run, even pollution. The best part is, organisations actually pay you for these used cooking oil, depending on the weight and market rate.

So, we've listed down organisations that you can sell or donate your used cooking oil to:

1. Arus Oil

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Location:Klang Valley only.Price:RM1.30 - RM2.20 per kg (Minimum 5kg)Contact:Website | Facebook | Instagram

2. SS Used Cooking Oil

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Image via @ssuc.usedcookingoil (Instagram)

Location:Klang Valley only.Price:RM1.50 per kg (Minimum 5 kg)Contact:Facebook | Instagram

3. Oillax

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Location:Klang Valley only.Price:RM1.40 per kg (Minimum 10kg)Contact:Facebook | Instagram

4. Captain Oil

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Location:Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and Putrajaya only.Price:RM1 - RM2.50 per kg (Minimum 10 - 15kg)Contact:Facebook | Instagram

5. Oilin

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Location:Klang Valley only.Price:Not specified.Contact:Facebook | Instagram

6. FatHopes Energy

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Location:All over Malaysia.Price:Not specified.Contact:Website | Facebook | Instagram

7. TRASH4CASH

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Location:Klang Valley, Kedah, and Perlis only.Price:RM1.10 - RM1.40 per kgContact:Website | Facebook | Instagram


It’s Easy To Fall In Love With Miri If You’re An Explorer At Heart Looking For Adventure

1. Find the peace and solace you crave tucked away in the caves in Mulu National Park

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Gunung Mulu National Park is one of Nature’s most spectacular achievements and the ‘Jewels in the Crown’ of Sarawak’s expanding network of national park. Many of Mulu’s greatest attractions lie deep below the surface. Hidden underneath the forested slopes of these mountains is one of the largest limestone cave system in the world.

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Mulu’s four show caves - Deer Cave, Lang’s Cave, Clearwater Cave, Wind Cave - were selected for their uniqueness or sheer beauty. They are accessible by plankwalks and well-lit concrete paths. Strategically positioned spotlights highlight the unique features of the individual caves.

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2. Challenge yourself to new heights at the Pinnacles Trail leaving with you gratification and zero regrets

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The Mulu National Park, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site is dominated by three mountains - Gunung Mulu, Gunung Api and Gunung Benarat. One of the park’s top draws are the Pinnacles – 45 metre-high, razor sharp limestone spikes that jut out from the slopes of Gunung Api.

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The climb is challenging, filled with fun and excitement. The trail is 2.4 km in length but rises some 1,200 metres. Vegetations vary following the changes of altitudes. The varieties of wild orchids and pitcher plants scarcely seen elsewhere can be spotted along the trek before reaching the Pinnacles.

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The trek requires a reasonable level of fitness as parts of the trail are very steep.  It is usually done as 3 day/2 night trip although it is possible to opt for a 2 day/1 night trip if you are in good physical condition.

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3. Watch in awe as the beautiful Tusan Beach transform into a magical glittering land at night

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Located approximately 40 km from the city, Tusan Beach boasts a long white sandy beach with a gentle slope and is a secret paradise for those who love beautiful sunset scenery and of course, the dozens of fossils and seashells lying across the coastal line which shell collectors find hard to resist.

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Night view of the Tusan Beach.
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You can now enjoy the incredible sight [named Blue Tears] at Tusan Beach, just a short drive of half an hour from Miri City. It is a stunning sight of glowing ocean waters with luminous special effects. Recently, it has become the latest hotspot among the locals here; after a photographer, Albert Song, captured the breath-taking scene and shared it on the social network.

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Blue Tears in Tusan Beach.
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4. Dive below sea level at the Miri-Sibuti Coral Reefs National Park and get chummy with some friendly, local sea creatures

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Miri is a popular dive destination due to an abundance of pristine patch reefs. The Miri-Sibuti Coral Reefs National Park, lying at depths ranging from 7 to 30 metres has an average visibility of 10 to 30 metres. There are also some interesting wreck dives.

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One can land in Miri and be in water two hours later. Local dive operators offer certification programme as well. The best time to dive is from late March through November each year. The diversity and accessibility of corals and other marine life on the reefs is amongst the best in the region.

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5. Cool off at a waterfall after a pleasant trek through the Lambir Hills National Park

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The main attraction of the park is its beautiful waterfalls, the nearest just a mere 0.18 km is Latak Waterfall. It is a 20 minutes walk from the Park office.Other waterfalls in the park are ones on the Pantu trail such as the Pantu and Nibong waterfalls. There is even a 22-metre Tree Tower is situated on the Pantu Trail, about a kilometre from the Park Office. Visitors can climb and view the scenic Dipterocarp forest profile.

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There are around 1,173 tree species in the park alone, with 286 genera and 81 tree families making Lambir one of the more diversified forests in Malaysia. Wild animals can also be found in the deeper parts of the park, especially monkeys, sun bear, pangolin and bats.

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6. Go for a relaxing stroll in the park with the family or unwind with your thoughts at Miri City Fan

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Built in stages in the mid 1990s and completed by the late 1990s, Miri City Fan is a unique fan-shaped (when viewed from the air) urban civic public park, it is about 26 acres is carefully sited in the hub of sports, educational and cultural facilities of Miri.

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It is a world-class urban civic park with the setting for sport, educational and cultural activities. It includes a promenade, parkland, an amphitheater, musical fountain, a library and cultural center and various ethnic gardens. The 10.4-hectare park was accorded the country's best landscaped city park.

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7. Maybe pick up a new hobby along the way when birdwatching at Loagan Bunut National Park

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This National Park is located in the upper reaches of the Sungai Bunut where Sarawak's largest natural lake is found. The local Berawan fishermen call this lake 'Logan Bunut'.

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Stork-billed Kingfisher.
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Loagan Bunut National Park, best visited on an overnight trip, is a good spot for the dedicated birdwatcher, boasting stork-billed kingfishers and hornbills among many other species. Many live around the park’s lake, Tasik Bunut.

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8. Feel closer and reconnect with Mother Nature at the Niah National Park for some extra positive vibes

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The park’s main claim to fame is its role as one of the birthplaces of civilisation. The oldest modern human remains discovered in Southeast Asia were found at Niah, making the park one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.

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Entrance to The Great Cave at Niah National Park.
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The two main caves in Niah National Park are The Great Cave of Niah and The Painted Cave, with many interesting rock formation and magnificent view inside the caves.

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Yet there is much more to Niah than archaeology. A vast cave swarming with bats and swiftlets; the thriving local economy based on birds-nests and guano; ancient cave paintings; a majestic rainforest criss-crossed with walking trails; abundant plant and animal life - all these and more make up the geological, historical and environmental kaleidoscope that is Niah.

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Also, bonus tip: Penangites, you guys are in luck because you can now fly straight from the island to Miri!

Travelling to Miri, Sarawak now will be more hassle-free than ever with an AirAsia direct flight from Penang straight to your destination. Less time on journey = more time for having fun! With a deal of RM129 one way all-inclusive, it's hard to pass up. So get those tickets now HERE before 13 December 2015!

What else is there to do now except to dust those outdoors gear sitting in the closet ready for Miri!

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"Feeling-Feeling Macam K-Drama" - Ini 7 Tempat BBQ Korea Halal Di Sekitar Lembah Klang

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Makan bersama rakan-rakan dan keluarga telah menjadi satu rutin dalam kehidupan bukan?

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Kadang-kadang bukan nak makan sangat, cuma nak mengeratkan lagi hubungan silaturahim antara keluarga semasa sedang makan. Lagi-lagi kalau makan steamboat atau BBQ, pasti lebih seronok, time inilah nak uji keakraban antara keluarga atau rakan-rakan.Buat peminat K-drama, mesti terliur kan setiap kali tonton drama Korea muncul makanan Korea yang sedap dan BBQ yang mempunyai pelbagai daging yang fresh? Jangan risau, anda tidak perlu travel ke Korea sebab Malaysia pun ada geng. Daebak kan?

1. SeoulNami Korean BBQ, Kuala Lumpur

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Teringin nak bakar-bakar daging macam dalam K-drama kan? SeoulNami menawarkan pelbagai jenis daging untuk anda nikmati bersama keluarga tersayang. Paling best, anda memang akan terasa seperti makan BBQ di negara Korea. Dengan cara masakan Korea asli, memang takkan menyesal. Anda boleh cuba Korean Born-in Short Rib, Beef Rib Fingers dan Spicy Baby Octopus. Bestseller!Alamat:  SeoulNami, The Gardens Mall SeoulNAmi, KL East MallWaktu operasi: Setiap hari (11 pagi hingga 10 malam)Klik sini untuk info lebih lanjut.

2. Sweetree Restaurant, Ampang

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Paling popular disini sudah semestinya Korean BBQ, daging yang dipanggang semuanya lembut dan tidak liat. Memang perfect.Bukan setakat itu, anda juga boleh pesan ayam Korea yang disalut dengan keju. Rasa rangup dan enak pasti membuatkan anda rasa tak cukup. Suasana restoran yang selesa juga penting untuk para pelanggan. Jom datang weekend ni guys!Alamat:L1, 12 L1 & 13, L2, Jalan Ampang Putra, Taman Putra Sulaiman, 68000 Ampang, SelangorWaktu operasi: Setiap hari (11.30 pagi hingga 10 malam)Klik sini untuk info lebih lanjut.

3. Supreme Barbeque Club, Ampang

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SBC bukan saja ada daging yang pelbagai variasi, malah mereka juga menawarkan makanan laut yang fresh seperti salmon, udang, sotong dan sebagainya. Peminat seafood mesti minat dan happy kalau datang kedai ini. Malas nak BBQ? Kat sini juga ada pelbagai makanan Korea ala carte yang boleh dipesan bersama. Confirm berbaloi dan kenyang seharian.Alamat:20, Persiaran Ampang, Desa Pahlawan, 55000 Kuala LumpurWaktu operasi: Setiap hari (10 pagi hingga 12 malam)Klik sini untuk info lebih lanjut.

4. Kung Jung Korean Restoran, Kuala Lumpur

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Nak rasa autentik masakan orang Korea? Inilah dia tempatnya. Menariknya, restoran ini mempunyai menu makanan Korea yang autentik. Rasa memang sedap, portion pun banyak. Side dish Korea yang dibuat fresh setiap hari memang power. Daebak!Alamat:Lot No 3.1 Level 3 PNB Perdana (PNB Darby Park)Jalan Binjai,50450 Kuala LumpurWaktu operasi: Isnin hingga Sabtu (11.30 pagi hingga 2 petang, 5.30 petang hingga 9.30 malam)Tutup setiap hari Ahad. Klik sini untuk info lebih lanjut.

5. Da On Fine Korean Cuisine, Bukit Bintang

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Da On Fine Korean terletak di dalam Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Walaupun harga makanannya agak mahal, tetapi rasa dan suasana di sini memang seperti makan di hotel 5 bintang. High class!Terdapat macam-macam jenis daging yang telah dimarinate, anda tinggal pesan mengikut cita rasa. Seafood pun ada. Tak suka nak BBQ, tidak mengapa, ada juga set makan tengahari yang berbaloi. Alamat:Pavilion Lot 6 . 40 . 00, 168, Bukit Bintang St, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala LumpurWaktu operasi: Setiap hari (11 pagi hingga 9 malam)Klik sini untuk info lebih lanjut.

6. HAN Modern Korean Grill, Kuala Lumpur

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Sebelum ini dikenali sebagai HAN WA DAM. Tempat ini sememangnya sangat selesa dan selamat untuk BBQ. Tidak panas jangan risau! Tawaran menu yang menarik, pelbagai hidangan disediakan terutamanya side dish. Perkhidmatan daripada staf juga tidak mengecewakan, mereka boleh grillkan daging untuk anda. Best kan?Kalau datang masa promosi, boleh dapat kira-kira RM80 hingga RM90 untuk seorang makan. Dapat banyak daging pula tu!Alamat:First Floor, Menara Hap Seng, 1, Jalan P. Ramlee, Kuala Lumpur, 50250 Kuala LumpurWaktu operasi: Isnin hingga Jumaat (11.30 pagi hingga 2.30 petang, 5 petang hingga 10 malam)Sabtu (5 petang hingga 10 malam)Tutup setiap hari Ahad.Klik sini untuk info lebih lanjut.

7. Onsemiro, The Intermark

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Restoran ini merupakan restoran paling mahal antara yang lain kerana ia merupakan restoran fine-dining. Suasana yang selesa dan kualiti makanan yang bagus sememangnya berbaloi. Ramai yang mengatakan makanan di sini sedap-sedap belaka. Alamat:The Intermark Mall, Jln Tun Razak, Kampung Datuk Keramat, 50400 Kuala LumpurWaktu operasi: Setiap hari (10.30 pagi hingga 8 malam)Klik sini untuk info lebih lanjut.

Tunggu apa lagi? Jom weekend ni ajak kawan-kawan atau family makan sama-sama. Lagi ramai lagi baru syok! :D

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

If there's one of the many things to love about Japan, it's their little izakayas, which are casual bars that serve small dishes and alcoholic beverages

Izakayas are scattered all over Japan, especially in urban areas like Tokyo, where locals will get together for drinks after work.With everything going on in the world right now, it appears that you won't have to leave Malaysia to experience a taste of this!

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Located in Damansara Jaya, PJ is a small izakaya-style bar called Tansen Izakaya and it has all the cosy vibes, similar to those in Japan

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Its interior is sectioned into smaller parts with wooden tables and chairs. And lining the ceiling and walls are Japanese posters and lanterns, along with sake and whiskey bottles.

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Image via Joni L (Provided to SAYS)

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Image via Tansen Izakaya (Facebook)

Aside from drinks, the restaurant-bar, which opened last year, serves a variety of Japanese food like yakitori, sashimi, and ramen

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Image via Tansen Izakaya (Facebook)

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Had a long day? Take a breather and enjoy an ice cold Suntory or Sapporo beer. Plus, they have set lunches and happy hours throughout the week.

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Here's where Tansen Izakaya is located:

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Address:36, Jalan SS 22/25, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, SelangorOperating hours:12pm - 12am (CMCO hours: 12pm - 10pm)Facebook | Instagram

Speaking of Japanese food, there's an 'underground food court' in KL with good food and a chill ambience:

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

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

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Craving Korean food instead? These restaurants and bars are good options:

                14 Restaurants In Klang Valley That Will Fix That Intense Korean Food Craving

Good for the Seoul.

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Selangor Govt To Pay Shah Alam Stadium's RM787 Mil Refurbishing Cost With A Plot Of Land

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After weeks of a nationwide discussion about whether to refurbish or demolish the poor state of the Shah Alam Stadium, the Selangor government has decided to revitalise it

According to Free Malaysia Today, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the state government has appointed Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) to refurbish the 28-year-old stadium and its surrounding sporting facilities for RM787 million.MRCB was chosen for the mega refurbishing project after the state administration screened 15 other firms. A letter of intent has been issued to the renowned construction company."MRCB was selected for its technical ability and financial standing. In fact, the company was involved in the restoration of the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in 2017," he was quoted as saying.

The Shah Alam Stadium in Seksyen 13.
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However, to pay for the colossal refurbishing bill, MRCB will fund the cost on its own in return for a plot of land for development

In 2015, the Bukit Jalil National Stadium underwent a RM1.6 billion restoration project, in which MRCB was also rewarded with a plot of land as compensation for the job, reported EdgeProp.The Shah Alam project will be carried out through a private-public partnership and the refurbishing work will start early next year for completion by 2026.Amirudin said fans can expect the refurbished stadium to be comparable to Liverpool's Anfield, adding that it will get inspiration from the Ajax Amsterdam Stadium, reported theSundaily.The new stadium will be able to seat 60,000 to 70,000 spectators.

The poor state of the Shah Alam Stadium has rendered it unsafe for training and events.
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The stadium was damaged by floods in 2015.
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The Shah Alam Stadium was once the country's largest stadium when it opened to the public in 1994 before the Bukit Jalil stadium was completed in time for the 1998 Commonwealth Games

It could house 83,000 spectators, but the stadium now has major structural defects with a poor pitch, a leaking roof, and rotting structures, rendering it unsafe, reported New Straits Times.It is understood that the stadium fell into disrepair after it was damaged by floods last year, as well as in 2005 and 2015.Last week, Amirudin said that the stadium cost RM400 million to build in 1994 and it will now cost almost double that to refurbish it."Personally, I prefer to redevelop it as the cost will not be too high. The cost to repair (the stadium) amounts to RM787 million, compared with its original development cost of RM400 million," The Edge Markets quoted him as saying.

In December 2021, the stadium was damaged by floods again.
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The conundrum of whether to refurbish or demolish the Shah Alam Stadium has been an issue for quite some time now.In an interview with The Star last year, Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah lamented the stadium's sorry state, saying that its reconstruction must be in tandem with a planned LRT station adjacent to it.Meanwhile, the Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah, asked if the stadium could be demolished and rebuilt exclusively as a football stadium."I have no objections to the stadium being demolished for it to be better, but the name must be maintained," he said.Many Malaysians were upset at the possibility of the demolition of the stadium as it was once the concert venue for international acts such as Maroon 5, Deep Purple, and Bon Jovi. It was also a field for many international football matches, including the match between Brazil's Flamengo and Germany's Bayern Munich.


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