How The World Is Reacting To The Killing Of 8 Of The 'Bali 9' Members By Firing Squad

Early on Wednesday, 29 April 2015, Indonesia executed eight of the 'Bali Nine' members convicted of drug trafficking. While the Indonesian government had announced that all the nine prisoners would be executed, Filipina Mary Jane Veloso was spared, at least for now! However, no reason was given for Veloso's reprieve.

Filipina death row prisoner Mary Jane Veloso seen in traditional dress to mark Kartini Day at Yogyakarta prison.
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Of the eight executed are:

The eight people who were executed in Indonesia on 29 April 2015. Top row from left (including two of the Bali Nine): Australians Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan, Nigerian Okwuduli Oyatanze and Nigerian Martin Anderson. Bottom row from left: Nigerians Raheem Agbaje Salami, Silvester Obiekwe Nwolise, Brazilian Rodrigo Gularte, Zainal Abidin.
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— Myuran Sukumaran, 34, and Andrew Chan, 31, Australia, arrested in 2005 for attempting to smuggle more than 8 kilograms (18 pounds) of heroin to Australia as part of a group dubbed the Bali Nine.— Martin Anderson, 50, Nigeria, arrested in Jakarta in 2003 with 50 grams (1.8 ounces) of heroin.— Jamiu Owolabi Abashin, 50, Nigeria, arrested in 1998 at Surabaya airport with about 5 kilograms (11 pounds) of heroin. He was originally sentenced to life in prison, which was reduced to 20 years by the High Court, then changed to death by the Supreme Court on appeal by prosecutors.— Sylvester Obiekwe Nwolise, 49, Nigeria, arrested in 2003 on arrival at Jakarta airport from Pakistan with 1.2 kilograms (2.6 pounds) of heroin.— Okwudili Oyatanze, 45, Nigeria, arrested in 2001 on arrival at Jakarta airport from Pakistan with about 2.5 kilograms (5.5 pounds) of heroin.— Zainal Abidin bin Mahmud Badarudin, 50, Indonesia, arrested at his home in 2000 with about 59 kilograms (130 pounds) of marijuana.— Rodrigo Gularte, 42, Brazil, arrested in 2004 on arrival at Jakarta airport with about 6 kilograms (13 pounds) of cocaine hidden in several surfboards.

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The firing range on Nusa Kambangan, the "Alcatraz of Indonesia," where Myuran Sukumaran, Andrew Chan and six others were executed. According to reports, none of the eight executed prisoners wore blindfolds when they faced the 12-man firing squad!

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Conducting themselves with “dignity and strength until the end”, the condemned men sang songs of praise as they stared down their executors. Family members of some of those shot had gathered in marquees on Nusa Kambangan Island, reportedly able to hear the devastating shots.The Australian pair’s families were not on the island, but back at their Cilicap hotel. In a statement, the families of Mr Sukumaran and Andrew Chan expressed their gratitude.“Today we lost Myuran and Andrew. Our sons, out brothers,” the joint statement read. “In the ten years since they were arrested, they did all they could to make amends, helping many others. They asked for mercy, but there was none. They were immensely grateful for all the support they received. We too, will be forever grateful.”

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As the news spread around the world, among the first to react publicly was a lawyer who acted for the two Australian men, Andrew and Sukumaran, tweeted emotional messages on Twitter:

I failed. I lost.— Todung Mulya Lubis (@TodungLubis) April 28, 2015

I am sorry— Todung Mulya Lubis (@TodungLubis) April 28, 2015

Sukumaran's cousin tweeted:

To my cousin myu sukumaran. I love you more than you can imagine. Your legacy will live on. I promise. Save me a place in heaven.  #Bali9— Bugsy (@teambugsy87) April 28, 2015

Lashing out at what he called the country's "flawed legal system," Michael Chan, brother to Andrew, posted this tribute on Twitter:

I have just lost a Courageous brother to a flawed  Indonesian  legal system. I miss you already RIP my Little Brother— Michael chan (@Changa5378) April 28, 2015

Michael's condemnation was followed up by several Australian politicians who tweeted to jointly condemn the executions:

There are few greater displays of abuse of State power and regressive thinking than the death penalty. #RIP— Steven Ciobo (@steveciobo) April 28, 2015

Terrible sadness for these 2 brave dignified young men, their families, friends & lawyers who fought so hard. #IStandForMercy @BenQuilty— Melissa Parke MP (@MelissaParkeMP) April 28, 2015

RIP Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran - a tragic loss of human life on a very sad day— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) April 28, 2015

Meanwhile, Queensland's Courier Mail depicted Indonesian president Joko Widodo with blood on his hands on their front page:

'Bloody hands' - special 4am edition of The Courier-Mail #Bali9 #Indonesia Latest here: http://t.co/9x1WLYC7U7 pic.twitter.com/4JeHHhb30a— The Courier-Mail (@couriermail) April 28, 2015

Speaking hours before the executions, Australia's foreign minister, Julie Bishop, said she had been in touch with each of the men's families throughout the night. "They are in a devastating position."

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Foreign Minister Julie Bishop speak at a press conference in Canberra on Wednesday.
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In a joint press conference with Ms Bishop, Prime Minister Tony Abbott confirmed Australia would take the unprecedented step of withdrawing its ambassador to Indonesia.

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Australia's PM described the executions as "cruel and unnecessary"

‘We will withdraw our ambassador’ ... Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop and PM Tony Abbott hold a press conference in Canberra.
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“We deplore what’s been done and this cannot be simply business as usual,” he told reporters in Canberra on Wednesday. Mr Abbott said Australia’s reaction could not be “simply business as usual. For that reason ... our ambassador will be withdrawn for consultations.”

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A number of authorities and celebrities who tweeted, condemning the executions, called the act an "abuse of state power":

The death penalty is barbaric and inhumane torture. Murder is murder.— Fiona Scott (@FionaScottMP) April 28, 2015

There are few greater displays of abuse of State power and regressive thinking than the death penalty. #RIP— Steven Ciobo (@steveciobo) April 28, 2015

The death penalty is cruel, barbaric, inhumane & has no place in the world http://t.co/6p64jMAFag #IStandForMercy pic.twitter.com/yUX7M5Ra0R— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) April 28, 2015

RIP Andrew Chan & Myuran Sukumaran who were cruelly executed tonight. #Bali9 #IStandForMercy pic.twitter.com/7hBFna6kdY— AliciaMelville-Smith (@alicia_ms) April 28, 2015

They wait 10 years for these men to reform, only to murder them in the end. What kind of justice is this? I'm sickened #IStandForMercy— Adam Añonuevo (@Adam_Anonuevo) April 28, 2015

Meanwhile, there was relief among supporters of Mary Jane Veloso, whose execution had been stayed. Although her reprieve is said to be temporary, her family said it gave them fresh hope. Her mother, Celia Veloso, told Philippine radio station DZMM:

Activists react after it was announced that the execution was delayed for death row prisoner Mary Jane Veloso, during a vigil outside Indonesian embassy in Makati, Philippines.
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"Miracles do come true. We are so happy, I can’t believe it. I can’t believe my child will live. We had no more hope. My [other] children were already in the island waiting to pick up her body.We are all so happy. Her kids were all awake, yelling ‘Yes, yes, mama will live!’ I will tell her it is true what she said: if God wants you to live, as long as there is a minute left, he will save you."

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Amnesty International has issued a statement on what it calls the "theater of cruelty" played out tonight. Its UK director said:

"The world has watched on as this theatre of cruelty played out, with this most tragic of endings. It did not have to come to this. The death penalty is never the answer."

A selection of Myuran Sukumaran's art work from his exhibition at @AmnestyUK last week #Bali9 #IStandForMercy pic.twitter.com/w80uKeRoUR— Athar Ahmad (@AtharAAhmad) April 28, 2015

Australians are expressing their anger on Twitter under the hashtag #BoycottIndonesia, to which Indonesians are responding back:

Don't agree with the death penalty? Don't travel. Take away Indonesia's main source of income #BoycottIndonesia— Emily (@em_farrelly) April 29, 2015

Don't come to my country if only to undermine and kill the generations of our nation's children! #BoycottAustralia #BoycottIndonesia— Callmesun!!! (@Yusupbintang13) April 29, 2015

Somewhere I probably wouldn't have visited anyway but now a place I most definitely will never go to. #BoycottIndonesia— Olivia Hunt (@franklyolive) April 29, 2015

We glad you say #BoycottIndonesia since we do not want "trash" like you in our beloved country. Remember this: pic.twitter.com/XVdIOZnH4S— Wir Wiryawan (@_Wiryawan_) April 29, 2015

I will never step foot into a country that has no value for human life, these two men were rehabilitated, RIP #BoycottIndonesia #RIPBali9— Mikayla  (@mikaylaimee) April 29, 2015

People says #BoycottIndonesia because death penalty to drug dealer?
They don't know about how many times drugs has take our familly member.— Ricky Hendrawan (@Opa_Ming) April 29, 2015

Defending the executions, Indonesia's attorney general, Muhammad Prasetyo, said "that an execution is not a pleasant thing. It is not a fun job," adding that the country was facing a "war" against drugs.

“We are fighting a war against horrible drug crimes that threaten our nation's survival,” Muhammad Prasetyo told reporters in Cilacap, the gateway to the high-security prison island of Nusakambangan where the executions took place.“I would like to say that an execution is not a pleasant thing. It is not a fun job,” Prasetyo went on. “But we must do it in order to save the nation from the danger of drugs. We are not making enemies of counties from where those executed came. What we are fighting against is drug-related crimes.”

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Earlier it was reported that just days before convicted drug smuggler Andrew Chan was set to face death by firing squad, he married his girlfriend of three years, Febyanti Herewila.

Andrew Chan smiles as he places a ring on his bride Febyanti Herewila's finger, fulfilling one of his final wishes at their prison wedding on Nusakambangan island on Sunday.
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[VIDEO] Pakai Baju Melayu Siap Bertanjak Datang Tengok Bola, Ramai Ingat Pengantin Lari

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Umum semua mengetahui, baru-baru ini Malaysia layak ke Piala Asia 2023 setelah berjaya menewaskan Bangladesh 4-1

Rakyat Malaysia dilihat memberikan sokongan penuh kepada Skuad Harimau Malaya yang berlangsung di Stadium Bukit Jalil. Selain memberikan semangat dengan sorakan yang lantang, banyak juga cara kreatif rakyat Malaysia untuk memberikan sokongan. Sama seperti video yang viral baru-baru ini apabila sekumpulan lelaki dilihat siap berpakaian Baju Melayu Songket dan Tanjak telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @amoinotgotchill Btw tahniah malaysia menang 4 - 1 dengan bangladesh  #harimaumalaya #malaysia #fyp #foryou #foryoupage  original sound - President Single Ladies - President Single Ladies

Netizen ingatkan ada pengantin yang lari sebab nak tengok bola

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan rakaman yang menunjukkan penonton bola sepak di Stadium Bukit Jalil. Apa yang mencuri tumpuan adalah apabila ada sekumpulan lelaki yang berpakaian baju Melayu yang baru datang ke stadium itu. Mereka dilihat memakai pakaian songket dan bertanjak seperti pengantin lelaki di Malaysia. Pekara itu menyebabkan ramai yang keliru dengan mereka. Ramai yang ingatkan mereka baru selesai majlis sanding. Ada juga yang berseloroh mengatakan ada pengantin lari.

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"Kesian bakal isteri, tunggu kat rumah pengantin lelaki tak datang-datang" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 303K tontonan, 26K tanda suka dan 1K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut teruja dengan kegigihan mereka. Malah, ramai juga yang memberikan pelbagai reaksi. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Member semua semangat tu nak sokong Malaysia! :D

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Another 'Treetop Student' In Sarawak Has Set Up Camp In A Forest To Get Internet Access

Following in Veveonah's footsteps, another university student has decided to set up camp in a forest just to get good Internet access

Sarawak native Rose ED is a final year student at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Perak.In a recent Facebook post, Rose shared that she was inspired by Veveonah who sat for her online examinations in a tree and decided to set up camp in a forest herself.

She wrote, "After watching the viral Sabahan's video, I thought of using her idea to use a mosquito net myself."Her post has since garnered over 4,000 shares.

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According to Rose,  the Internet connection in the forest is much better than that at her longhouse

"Dear friends, today I was forced to prepare myself really early before my presentation just now. As you can see in the photos, this location is in the Babas forest where we collect rubber. The Internet connection here is much better than that at my longhouse," she said.

She then explained that although the Internet connection is limited at her village, there are several locations with good Internet connection such as on the hills and at palm plantations."However, I can't visit these areas daily as I have a tight class schedule except for Tuesday and Monday," she added.

Image via Rose ED/Facebook

She also expressed that although she lives not too far from town, she cannot afford to make back and forth trips.
However, her education depends on it.

Rose wrote, "I do not live so far from the town of Pakan. But, I would have to think about how much going to town costs and I would also need transport to go back and forth every day. I am underprivileged, so I cannot afford to do so. Besides that, it always rains lately.""As a final year student, I need the Internet to access information for my final year project. I couldn't access any systems such as MyGuru, the MyUPSI portal, and the UPSI library."She ended the post by saying that she hopes her story will reach the right people who can help ease students' burdens.

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Netizens are showering her with words of encouragement while urging the government and telecommunication companies to take action

One person commented, "Good job, may this young woman succeed. Hopefully the state government will be able to help students go through the new norm and help upgrade to high-speed Internet."

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"Hopefully the Sarawak government or the appropriate parties will help the student so Internet connection in the area will be upgraded. Like the student from Universiti Malaysia Sabah. She instantly received attention," said another netizen.

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A user also replied, "Internet connection is barely even smooth at my village that isn't in a rural area. Posts like these might be able to open the eyes of telecommunication companies."

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BERKELAMBU DI DALAM HUTAN

Setelah melihat video viral budak Sabah haritu, harini sy trfikir mau guna idea beliau...Posted by Rose ED on Tuesday, June 23, 2020


"Tetaplah Slay" - Gelagat Rider foodpanda Pasrah Kena Tempias Lopak Air Hujan Curi Tumpuan

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Bekerja sebagai penghantar makanan mungkin nampak mudah di mata segelintir orang, tetapi hakikatnya mereka juga melalui pelbagai dugaan

Antara salah satu cabaran menjadi penghantar makanan adalah apabila berhadapan dengan cuaca yang tidak menentu terutamanya hujan lebat.Namun, tular pula sebuah video baru-baru ini yang memaparkan gelagat spontan seorang rider foodpanda terkena tempias air hujan di lampu isyarat telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @jeffry_169 Apa saja pekerjaan gaya mesti ada #foodpandamalaysia   Antara Hujan Dan Airmata - Dato' Sudirman

Pasrah banyak kali kena tempias air hujan, siap buat aksi lucu

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @jeffry_169, kelihatan rider foodpanda itu sedang berhenti di sebuah lampu isyarat.Apa yang menjadi perhatian ramai adalah apabila dia yang dilihat basah kuyup gara-gara hujan lebat itu terkena tempias lopak air dari kenderaan lain.Namun, lebih menghiburkan adalah dia tidak nampak seperti mengeluh tetapi seperti enjoy situasi itu dengan tenangnya.Malah, setiap kali terkena tempias air dia menolak dadanya ke depan seperti sedang menari. Aksinya itu berjaya mendapat tumpuan netizen dan ramai yang berasa simpati terhadapnya.

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"Allahu. Semoga berkat segala rezeki mu dik, amin. Itu cara dia hiburkan hati sendiri dan semangat awak memang amat saya kagumi" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini telah meraih 691.2K views, 53.6K likes dan 2K shares di laman TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat aksi rider foodpanda itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Respect dekat dia, walaupun diduga basah kuyup masa tengah kerja tapi dia redha dan enjoy the moment :)

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"Reverse Tom & Jerry" — Cats Stare In Fear Over Mouse Lingering Calmly On A Box

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It's commonly understood that cats and mice can't stand each other, similar to what is depicted in the classic children's television show, Tom & Jerry.
However, has this idea always proven to be true?

A recent TikTok has been making waves across the Internet after one cat owner shared how two of her domesticated cats reacted to seeing a mouse in her house.In the 11-second clip, Desinta Ayu Puspita Sari shared how two of her cats, one long-haired Persian orange cat, and the other, a British Shorthair grey cat, stared in disbelief at a mouse who was casually sitting on a cardboard box in her house.Somewhat eclipsed by its presence, both cats sit almost motionless, with a look of pure fear plastered across the grey cat's face, while the orange cat seems relatively unbothered.With none of the three creatures budging throughout the clip, the grey cat moves its head a little lower to catch a clearer view of the mouse before the video ends.

Screen grabs from the TikTok.
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Receiving seven million views and almost one million likes at the time of writing, many people chimed in with their thoughts over the clip of Sari's two cats

The vast majority of commenters mentioned how spoiled both cats are, saying that they didn't feel the need, physically or instinctually, to go after the mouse. "This generation of cats are getting more and more pampered," joked one user, while others suggested that the cats probably thought Sari would get the mouse instead.Another user even suggested that the cats may have found the mouse cute, leading to them not feeling like chasing it.

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Others suggested that the two cats may have been scared of the mouse, given their facial expressions."Their faces turned grey!" commented one user.

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Nevertheless, it seems as though the situation is not as uncommon, as other users also mentioned how their own cats may not be quick to react to mice too."They are just like my cat! It runs away whenever it sees mice," added one user.One user couldn't help but make jokes at the expense of the cats, saying that they were probably wondering if the mouse resided in their owner's house just like them.

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Watch the full TikTok below:

  @errsunday Kucing dodol  Backsound Lucu - Faid rafanda

While these cats are shook over a mouse, another cat was majorly caught off guard by a cake replica of himself:

                Cat Gets Alarmingly Concerned After Cake Replica Of Himself Gets Eaten In Front Of Him

Existential crisis incoming.

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[VIDEO] Netizen Kongsi Jalan Turun Kerusi Roda, Ramai Yang Bingung Lihat Ketinggiannya

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Bagi Orang Kurang Upaya (OKU), mereka tentunya mendapat banyak fasiliti yang kita tidak boleh sesuka hati menggunakannya

Ia adalah salah satu cara bagi memudahkan golongan ini ketika berada di luar sama seperti golongan biasa. Jadi, janganlah klita mengambil kesempatan untuk menggunakan kemudahan mereka ini.Namun, lain pula dengan video yang tular di TikTok ini apabila dua orang netizen menujukkan jalan turun OKU telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @chilleklu #stitch with @gegunduts  original sound  - whutt

Terkejut tengok ketinggian tempat turun kerusi roda

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan dua orang netizen berkongsi jalan turun kerusi roda yang mereka jumpa di tempat berbeza.Pada awalnya, kelihatan seorang lelaki menujukkan dia menjumpai jalan turun kerusi roda yang dilihat agak curam.Namun, seorang wanita kemudian membalasnya dengan menunjukkan benda yang sama. Tetapi, apa yang lebih mencuri tumpuan adalah jalan yang ditunjukkan wanita itu ternyata jauh lebih tinggi dan curam daripada lelaki berkenaan.

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"Mana orang yang cipta ni, meh kita bincang sat" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan reaksi dan padangan mereka masing-masing mengenainya.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 881K views, 109.4K likes dan 2,329 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Alamak, ni kalau orang turun tak tahulah apa jadi agaknya :l

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Wanita Ini Terharu Penyanyi Terkenal BugAboo, Yoona Memperagakan Topi Buatan Tangannya

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Pada masa kini, gelombang tarikan anak muda terhadap K-pop semakin meluas

Sebut saja tentang K-pop, pasti hampir kesemua remaja dan anak muda sudah mengenali serta meminati kumpulan-kumpulan dari Korea Selatan tersebut. Bukan saja tarikan dari segi muzik dan tarian, malah rupa paras mereka yang cantik serta kacak juga mendorong para peminat menjadikan mereka sebagai idola.Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok berkenaan seorang wanita yang membuat sebuah topi buatan tangan dan menghadiahkan topi tersebut kepada seorang penyanyi wanita terkenal K-pop dari kumpulan BugAboo, Yoona.

  @squishyadwi GUYS  I LOVE HER SO MUCH    - SINB (GFRIEND)

Yoona sporting habis dan menyukai topi buatan tangan wanita itu

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @squishyadwi di TikToknya, ia memaparkan penyanyi terkenal Yoona dari kumpulan BugAboo sangat gembira dengan pemberian topi tersebut. Lebih menarik lagi, Yoona juga turut memuat naik gambar dirinya sambil memakai topi tersebut di Twitter @bugAboo_offcl iaitu akaun rasmi Twitter BugAboo.Wanita tersebut berasa sangat terharu dan teruja. Topi hasil anyaman tangannya sendiri diminati dan dihargai oleh penyanyi kesayangannya itu.Tambahan pula, rata-rata netizen turut berbangga dan dan menganggap tindakan penyanyi K-pop tersebut sangat comel.Berikut di bawah ialah gambar yang telah dimuat naik oleh akaun rasmi BugAboo di laman sosial Twitternya:

[] #everydAy_bugAboo     thank you MalaysiaSee you again#bugAboo ##YOONA # pic.twitter.com/7wqRz5VDWT— bugAboo (@bugAboo_offcl) October 10, 2022

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"I love how her other members look genuinely happy too." - Netizen

Tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata warganet turut berbangga dan menganggap tindakan wanita tersebut layak dihargai.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 576.2K views, 83.5K likes dan 288 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Wah! Rasa macam nak hadiahkan kuih raya dekat Jung Kook (BTS) :D

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Uber Is Releasing Promo Codes Every Week For The Entire Month Of Ramadan

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Heavy traffic just before buka time can be pretty hectic after a long day

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Traffic usually peaks between 4-7pm during Ramadan as that's the time when people make their way home or to Ramadan bazaars to prepare for iftar. After a long day of fasting and work, heavy traffic on our way home is the last thing we want to endure.

Looking for parking isn't exactly the most exciting thing to do too

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Since everyone will be going to the bazaars and shopping malls to buka puasa, there aren't that many parking spots to go around. It's especially upsetting when you think you finally got a spot, but it's actually occupied by a really small car.

Uber wants to help you get to your destination fuss-free this Ramadan

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Sit back, relax, and let Uber drive you through the rush hour traffic to your go-to Ramadan bazaars and shopping malls to prepare to break fast.

They will be dishing out promo codes every week from 5 till 25 June

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New promo codes will be introduced every week during the fasting month. All you need to do is check the app and apply the code, and you'll get to enjoy daily discounts for your Uber rides. Here are the dates to look out for:- 5 till 11 June 2017- 12 till 18 June 2017- 19 till 25 June 2017

If you're lucky, you could even get one of Uber's Ride To Reconnect cars for your trip

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Uber's Ride To Reconnect are cars equipped with free WiFi and tablets which you can use to call and talk to your loved ones who may have moved to another state or country.So if you managed to get one of these cars, seize the chance and use the free WiFi to reconnect with your parents, siblings, cousins, or friends with a voice or video call.

Plus, you get to save some petrol money while at it

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Because you waste more petrol getting stuck in traffic and circling around the parking area 23 times trying to look for a spot.

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Teens Responsible For Tahfiz School Fire Show No Signs Of Remorse

The fire at Darul Quran Ittifaqyah (DQI) tahfiz school last week claimed the lives of 23 people

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The blaze, which broke out at around 5.15am on 14 September, killed 21 students and two teachers at the school. The youngest victim was only six years old.

Two days after the incident, the authorities arrested seven teenagers who allegedly set fire to the school to assist in investigations

Screenshot from the CCTV footage showing a person sneaking into the tahfiz school at about 3am on 14 September, about two hours before the fire started.
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The teenagers aged between 11 and 18 were picked up by the authorities on Saturday, 16 September. According to a report by New Straits Times (NST), the teenagers did not show any sign of remorse for committing the heinous act."It's like they did not have any remorse. The teenagers did not even say that they were sorry for having caused the tragedy."All of them just looked down most of the time when being questioned about the incident. Maybe they had accepted that they were in the wrong. There was no crying whatsoever to show that they felt sorry, even the young ones," sources told NST.

Initial investigations revealed that the suspects had set fire to the school as an act of revenge on the tahfiz school students, following a recent dispute

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Amar Singh during a press conference on the tahfiz school case on 16 September.
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"The incident's motive is believed to have arose from a misunderstanding after teasing between the suspects and a group of residents at the tahfiz school’s hostel that started few days before the incident. Further investigations are ongoing."Maybe because of their age and maybe because of their level of maturity, they did not know their actions would cause the final result," said Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Amar Singh, in a report by Malay Mail Online on 16 September. He also confirmed that with the arrests of the seven teenagers, the case has been declared as solved and the authorities will not be arresting any other suspects.

Meanwhile, sources told NST that the suspects are children of immigrants who were born in Malaysia

"From what we (residents) understand, most of them are children of immigrants who had made Dato' Keramat their home. The kids are born here but they don't go to school. "Those arrested are from around this neighbourhood. I have seen them here many times, riding their motorcycles," one of the residents told NST. He recognised some of the suspects as the teenagers who usually loiter at Taman Tasik Dato' Keramat, which is right behind the tahfiz school. Another resident, 55-year-old Almy Zubir, said that he had seen a few of the suspects who usually frequent the lake area in the neighbourhood. "There hare many school students playing truant at the lake. Often, I saw them hanging around the park and sometimes at my flat area nearby. We had many break-in cases, which residents here believed were committed by naughty kids who hang around here until early morning. "However, I still could not see how these kids, as young as 11, are capable of this (burning down a school and cause deaths)," he said, as reported by NST.


This Travel Fair At One Utama Is Offering Affordable Holiday Packages To Australia

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With borders opening up around the world, many of us are starting to think about travelling again

Some of you may be preparing for an end-of-year trip or even planning ahead for the long Chinese New Year break from January 2023 onwards, which is a great time for travelling. Oftentimes the hardest decisions when planning for a holiday especially after a long time is the destination. There is a place that offers Malaysian travellers an experience of Western culture without having to travel across the world — none other than Australia!

Australia is certainly a unique place in the world

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It's a country that's so large that it's a continent all by itself! Australia is the sixth largest country in the world, and of course, it is the home of famous actor Chris Hemsworth. Its cosmopolitan cities are rich with food, culture, and arts, while its scenic views of the countryside make it a must-stop for nature lovers. Australia's diverse offerings and close proximity to Malaysia relative to other Western countries make it a perfect place for any traveler.

The Apple Travel Fiesta (ATF 2022) will be held at 1 Utama Shopping Centre, from 26 to 30 October 2022, where you can enjoy amazing deals and carefully curated travel packages for destinations all over the world, including Australia!

Location: 1 Utama Shopping Centre, LG, Concourse Oval (New Wing)Date: 26 - 30 October 2022Website: https://applevacations.my/atf2022/*Terms and conditions apply.

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Here are just some of the Australian packages on offer at ATF 2022:

1. 8D5N stay in Sydney and Melbourne

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This is perfect for those who want to experience a bit of nature while also exploring the busy streets of Australia's two most popular cities.With this package, you can enjoy a guided tour of Melbourne's contemporary street art and taste more than 10 varieties of fruits at Rayner's Orchard in Yarra Valley. Not to mention, you can also check out the cute little penguins on Phillip Island!

Highlights of this tour include:- Blue Mountains Scenic World - Penguin Plus, Phillip Island- Rayner's Stonefruit Orchard- Wine tasting at a famous wine cellarPrice per person: RM9,199 For full details, click here.

2.  8D5N stay in Sydney and New South Wales

Sun setting over Sydney Harbour, Lavender Bay.
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On this trip, you will be dining in style from a buffet lunch in a revolving restaurant, to a gourmet dinner along the world-famous Opera House. Every year, at the end of May until mid-June, don't miss the world's largest festival of light, music, and ideas – Vivid Sydney, which illuminates Sydney in a dazzling array of colourful lights.On top of that, experience a truly unique way of releasing some stress by stomping on grapes at Hunter Valley.

Highlights of this tour include:- Featherdale Wildlife Park- Grape stomping experience at Hunter Valley- Dolphin watching cruises- 4WD sand dune safari tour- Vivid Sydney cruise experience (26 May - 17 June 2023)Price per person: RM9,999For full details, click here.

3. 8D5N stay in Gold Coast and Wild Dolphin Resort

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Gold Coast is a surfer's paradise. It has a sub-tropical climate which means it is sunny all-year-round, making it a great place to visit any time of the year. The highlight of this tour is the two-night stay at the Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort, where you will get the opportunity to feed wild dolphins!

Highlights of this tour include:- Stylish ride with a long-stretched limousine- Tangalooma full day tour - wild dolphins feeding- Paradise country farm and photos with koalas- Theme park fun at SeaWorld and Warner Brothers Movie WorldPrice per person: RM7,299 For more details, click here.

4.  8D5N stay in Tasmania

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Tasmania is an island state located 240km south of the Australian mainland, with the world's cleanest air and some of the oldest trees in existence. If you happen to be there anywhere from late December to mid January, you will also be able to catch the beautiful purple flowers of the lavender farms during its blooming season.

Highlights of this tour include:- Cradle Mountain Lake St. Clair National Park- Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park- Oyster tasting (Half a dozen per person)- Bonorong Wildlife Park- Sheep shearing at Curringa FarmPrice per person: RM12,599For full details, click here.

5.  7D5N stay in Perth and Western Australia

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The capital of Western Australia is only five hours away from Malaysia and is known for some truly unique things. One of these is the Pink Lake at Hutt Lagoon, which is the world’s largest micro-algae farm on the lake. Board a scenic plane (optional) from Geraldton to Kalbarri via flying over the dreamy lake.On this tour you will also be able to visit Rottnest Island, the home to the world's friendliest creature, the quokka.

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Highlights of this tour include:- The Pinnacles, Nambung National Park- Geraldton- Pink Lake- The best lobster in town at Lobster Shack- Caversham Wildlife ParkPrice per person: RM10,499 For full details, click here.

Head on over to ATF 2022 this October to get in on these great deals!

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Lim Kok Wing Passes Away At The Age Of 75

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Artist, entrepreneur, and educator Lim Kok Wing passed away at the age of 75

According to Free Malaysia Today, his aide confirmed his passing, but refused to divulge further details.It is reported that Lim was hospitalised last week after suffering a fall. He was said to be in stable condition.Malay Mail reported that there were rumours about his passing in late May before Limkokwing University senior vice president Datuk Gail Phung refuted the claims.

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As of writing, it is not known what was the cause of his death

In a statement today, 1 June, Lim's children — Lim Kok Wing Jr and Datuk Tiffanee Marie Lim — also confirmed their father's death, reported The Star.


The Wall Street Journal Says Selfie Sticks Started In Malaysia! SURE OR NOT?

A December 2014 video by the Wall Street Journal discussing Asia's top Google search terms has let slip that the selfie stick was "started in Malaysia"

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In this WSJ video that discusses 2014's top tech terms that were searched on Google in Asia, WSJ's Ramy Inocencio and Google's Joyce How revealed with confidence that the selfie stick was started in Malaysia. Calling it a "homegrown Asian innovation", they said that the selfie stick was huge all over Asia, particularly in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Let's keep in mind that this is the gadget TIME Magazine declared as one of the 25 best inventions of 2014...

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It was also the hottest Christmas gift in the United Stated in 2014.

It is also the same gadget Gizmodo says deserve a permanent ban

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"I saw a group of four teens using one of these in the wild, in front of the Buckingham Fountain in Chicago. I considered asking if they just wanted me to take their picture, but clearly they didn't because they bought a stick specifically to avoid that kind of basic human interaction. There are so many different kinds of selfie sticks, yet no one has managed to invent one that doesn't automatically make the person holding it look like a huge dork," Gizmodo writes on an article of selfie-enabling devices that deserve a permanent ban.

So to say that the selfie stick is a Malaysian invention would make half the Malaysian population very proud and make the other half cringe in horror

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Were they right? Did a Malaysian really invent the selfie stick?

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We should, neigh, must find out if the selfie is indeed * produk buatan Malaysia*. It is our civic duty.

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Firstly, Promaster, a US company claims to be one of the first to sell selfie sticks but does not know who invented it

Promaster, which sells selfie sticks, first debuted its product in February, so far selling more than 6,000 units, which Rich Bright, the company’s director of sales, said is “definitely more than was expected” by this point. Bright adds his company was “one of the first in the game for selfie sticks, but I don’t know who invented it.”

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We then found Alan Cleaver in England who claims that his grandparents were the first person in recorded history to use a selfie stick. The 1926 photo has a stick protruding to the edge of the photo:

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That's right: Arnold Hogg is the first person in recorded history to make use of what we now call a selfie stick. Alan Cleaver told the Guardian that he couldn't remember his grandparents ever using the stick, but he said that the self-sufficient contraption fit the mold of his creative grandfather, who died in 1972 when Cleaver was a teenager. "This photo has always been a family favourite," Cleaver said. "Arnold Hogg, my grandad was a very funny guy and it just seemed to sum up his humour."

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On the other hand, we found a book of '101 Un-Useless Japanese Inventions' that was published in 2000, way before selfies exploded in our faces, featuring the one and only "Self Portrait Camera Stick"!

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The Japanese must be laughing now. You can buy the book of useless Japanese inventions on Amazon.

With no other solid proof nor Malaysian connection to the invention of the selfie stick, it seems like the question of who created this ingenious gadget may remain as one of the world's unsolved mysteries.

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However, we would sleep better believing that the selfie stick is actually a Japanese Chindogu invention. It fits the description:

Literally translated, Chindogu means unusual tool. They are everyday gadgets that are ideal for solving very specific problems. However, Chindogu have no utility at all. They would either cause new problems, be embarrassing to use, or just plain not be practical. They are often described as “unuseless” as they really do solve a problem but there’s something else that prevents them from being put into practical use.

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Plus, let's face it, we all know how the Japanese are best at inventing mind-boggling things like the eye drop funnel glass

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Malaysians could have just been the one who picked up this little unknown Japanese invention, took a gazillion selfies, and turned it into a worldwide phenomenon

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That's one thing we can be proud of.

Search interest in selfie sticks — locally known as tongkat narsis, literally narcissist staff, and its abbreviation, tongsis — began picking up in Jakarta toward the end of 2013, and in the Indonesian capital was seven times that of the US, the study said. Google’s study also noted that the trend spread to Malaysia, where search interest was double that of Indonesia between January to March 2014.

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'Aku Menyesal Ceraikan Isteri Aku Dulu Sebab Perempuan Tu'

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"Dengar cerita, kau nak kahwin. Betul ke?" soal seorang lelaki berusia 40-an kepada pemuda itu. "A'ah pakcik, tengah cuba adjust tapi belum dapat lagi," jawabnya. "Aku nak nasihatkan kau beberapa perkara. Kau ingat apa yang aku nak cakap ini,"  katanya sambil menghirup kopi panasnya."Okay kejap, nak tulis," lalu dikeluarkan segala pen dan kertas.

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"Di waktu kau tengah bujang ini, kau rasa tak ada perempuan nak pada kau. Yang kau nak, semuanya sudah berpunya," sesekali berpaling ke arah pasangan yang sedang menikmati sarapan pagi mereka di gerai yang sama."A'ah, betul bang. Semuanya dah kena kebas lebih awal. Yang single pula asyik reject saya saja," keluh pemuda itu. "Tetapi bila kau dah berkahwin nanti, kau akan dapat lihat rupa-rupanya ramai lagi perempuan yang masih bujang dan kau akan terfikir kenapalah tak jumpa mereka lebih awal. Itu semua ujian dalam rumahtangga. Kau akan nampak ramai gadis putih melepak, ramai janda cun melecun dan kau akan nampak isteri kau selekeh di rumah," jelasnya. "Err...? Kenapa jadi camtu bang?" soal pemuda itu lagi.

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"Sebab gadis-gadis dan janda-janda itu kuat bersolek. Mereka sanggup habiskan duit agar nampak cantik. Isteri di rumah pula, bermacam-macam kerja yang dia buat. Dia basuh boxer kau, cuci lantai, memasak, siram pokok bunga, basuh berak anak bagai. Mana tak selekeh jadinya? "Kau pula kedekut nak belikan alat solek untuk dia. Padahal sebelum dia kahwin dengan kau, dia ratu kebaya di kampung," katanya. "Jadi, apa yang saya perlu buat agar saya mampu menghadapi ujian-ujian ini?" soal pemuda itu. "Tundukkan pandangan. Segalanya bermula dari mata. Dari mata, turun ke nafsu. Kalau kau boleh mengawal mata kau, nafsu kau, inshaAllah rumahtangga kau akan selamat," nasihatnya pakcik yang sudah punyai pengalaman itu. "Terima kasih pakcik," angguk si pemuda faham benar dengan maksudnya.

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"Aku cakap dengan kau ni bukan apa. Aku tak nak apa yang berlaku pada aku, berlaku pula pada kau," teringat kembali kisah silam."Apa yang berlaku?" dia perbetulkan kedudukannya, menanti si tua itu membuka kisah yang mungkin menarik di halwa telinganya. "Akhirnya aku ceraikan isteri aku dan kahwin dengan perempuan cantik itu. Selepas dapat anak dengan isteri baru ini, aku lihat dia semakin selekeh. Tak seperti mula-mula berkahwin dulu. Langsung tak sama seperti gambar dirinya yang dimuat naik di laman Instagram," terbit rasa kesal di wajahnya. "Bekas isteri pakcik macam mana?" soal pemuda itu.

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"Selepas dia menjadi janda, dia bersolek sakan. Banyak kali aku terserempak dengan dia. Lawa bukan main, menyesal pula aku menceraikan dia dahulu," perit hati bila terkenang kisah lalu. "Kenapa pakcik tak rujuk balik dengan dia?" soalnya lagi. "Dia dah kahwin lain. Lelaki dia yang baru pandai menjaga dia. Setiap tiga bulan bawa keluar masturat. Setiap minggu bawa pergi taklim. Rumah mereka hidup dengan amalan yang soleh," katanya.Sumber: Kisah Rumah Tangga

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A Cat Was Allegedly Crushed To Death By ATM Shutters In Johor Bahru

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A cat was found dead under a roller shutter at a bank in Taman Tampoi Utama, Johor Bahru on Monday, 14 December

In a statement posted yesterday, 14 December, the Malaysia Animal Association (MAA) said they were informed of the incident at around 4.30am by the public.The MAA believes this was an act of intentional animal cruelty.

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According to the association, the perpetrator appears to have held the cat in place while the shutters were slowly rolling down to pin its neck

They allege that the incident occurred at 12am as the shutters roll down automatically. "Each bank will close the ATM shutters at 12am and will only reopen at 6am," the statement reads."Cats will not remain at one location if there are noises. The loud sound of the shutters would have scared the cat away."

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Netizens were shocked over the incident, while some were also in agreement that someone deliberately killed the cat

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"I'm 100% sure that this was a treacherous act. Anyone who is used to cats will know that they're easily scared or sensitive to loud sounds and big moving objects."

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"Yes. Cats will run away if there are loud noises. It's sad that we are human but actually behave like animals."

Aside from requesting CCTV footage from the bank, witnesses were also asked to come forward in order to track down the perpetrator

Should you have any information on the incident, please contact MAA by sending them a WhatsApp message at +6011-20901097.


[PHOTOS] Rare Sight Of Ice Crystals And 'Snow' Form On Mount Kinabalu

On Saturday, 19 September, a hiker spotted ice crystals that had formed along the peak of Mount Kinabalu, Sabah

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Facebook user Wandy John shared photos and a video of the phenomenon. His post went viral after Mount Kinabalu Facebook page reposted it.

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Although this is not the first time that the mountain has seen 'snow-like' frost, it is still an incredibly rare sight

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In previous years, trekkers have seen ice sheets form near the mountain's summit

Between 2014 and 2017, photos of frost and ice sheets on Mount Kinabalu circulated the Internet. Being one of the tallest mountains in Southeast Asia, it is reported that temperatures on Mount Kinabalu's peak can drop to as low as -2°C to 0°C. So it is a natural phenomenon when puddles of water freeze over to form ice sheets.

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According to a New Straits Times article in 2018, Kinabalu mountain guide association president Junaydie Sihan shared that ice forms at least once or twice a year. However, it is rare. "But they are not snow, they are just ice particles," he told Harian Metro.

Cold winds blew in from Siberia causing ice sheets to form on Mount Kinabalu in 2017:

                Ice Sheets And 'Snow' Have Formed On Mount Kinabalu!

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M'sians Say This 'Cheap Nasi Kandar' Sold At A Restaurant In S'pore Is Actually Nasi Lemak

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We all know that Malaysians are VERY passionate about our food and will go to great lengths to defend it against criticism

An advertisement for a "value nasi kandar" sold at Ah Miao's Kitchen, a restaurant in Singapore, was shared in a Facebook group with the caption, "[...] [Is] this the cheapest Nasi Kandar in Singapore?" Ah Miao's Kitchen serves authentic, home-cooked Malaysian-style food, according to their Facebook and Instagram pages.The dish is sold at SGD2.80 (RM8.85) and Malaysians are saying it resembles nasi lemak, down to all its traditional condiments like fried peanuts, anchovies, and hard-boiled egg.The shop, however, offers customers a choice of white rice or turmeric rice.

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The eatery even calls the dish their "Classic Nasi Kandar" and describes it as an "authentic Malaysian" dish

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The restaurant's take on nasi kandar did not sit well with netizens in the Malaysia-Singapore Border Crossers (MSBC) Facebook group, who claimed it was nasi lemak instead

For those who are unfamiliar with the dish, nasi kandar is a plate of steamed rice served with a variety of curries, gravies, and side dishes.

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One netizen even renamed the dish in the poster to "NASI LE-MAKAN-DAR", and listed all the elements of the two dishes that can be spotted in the image.

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Is this nasi kandar or nasi lemak? You be the judge! Let us know in the comments.

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Swedish National Sofie Louise Johansson Is Getting Married To Crown Prince Of Kelantan

Later this month, Tengku Mahkota Kelantan Tengku Muhammad Faiz Petra will be marrying Swedish woman Sofie Louise Johansson

According to Kelantan Palace ceremonial chief Dr Tengku Mohamed Faziharudean Tengku Feissal, the wedding ceremony will be a closed-door one on a moderate scale.The royal wedding will be held in the evening on 19 April, Dr Tengku Mohamed said.

Kelantan Crown Prince Tengku Muhammad Faiz Petra and Swedish national Sofie Louise Johansson.
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The closed-door wedding ceremony will be attended by Kelantan royalty and close friends of the prince, according to Bernama

The ceremony would begin with the marriage solemnisation followed by the royal couple sitting on the wedding dais and a royal banquet, Dr Tengku Mohamed said."The wedding ceremony will be attended by the Kelantan royalty and close friends of His Highness. Perhaps, after the wedding, His Highness will join events with the people to introduce his wife who he has known for a long time," he told Bernama.

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The 45-year-old crown prince has ordered that any wedding gifts be channelled to welfare bodies in the state

"His Highness has also ordered that gifts in conjunction with the wedding be channelled to welfare bodies in Kelantan like Yayasan Orang Kurang Upaya, orphanages and old folks’ homes as well as the Malaysian Red Crescent Society," Dr Tengku Mohamed said.

			His Highness seeks the prayers of the people that his marriage will go smoothly and receives the blessings of Allah until Jannah.
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Sofie Louise Johansson, who is 33-year-old, has a degree in English and Sociology.


Dr Noor Hisham To Retire This Month After Serving Malaysia For 35 Years

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Health director-general (DG) Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah will be retiring this month after having served in the public health sector for 35 years

According to Harian Metro, Noor Hisham is turning 60 on 21 April, which is the mandatory retirement age for public service members. Last Friday, 7 April, the Food Safety And Quality Division under the Ministry of Health (MOH) also commemorated the last council meeting that the DG would chair before his retirement in two weeks' time.

Dr Noor Hisham (middle) chairing the last Malaysian Food Analyst Council Meeting.
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Having started working as a medical officer in 1988, his impressive career will come to an end after serving as the DG for 10 years

Over the decade, he had worked with five Health Ministers: – 2013 - 2018: Datuk Seri Dr S Subramaniam Sathasivam– 2018 - 2020: Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad– 2020 - 2021: Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba– 2021 - 2022: Khairy Jamaluddin– 2022 - present: Dr Zaliha MustafaPrior to that, he had served as the deputy DG for five years.He has a Masters in Surgery and a Doctorate of Medicine from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). He also specialised in endocrine surgery and did training at various universities in Adelaide and Sydney, Australia.In 2008, he attended the Advanced Management Programme at Oxford Business School in the UK.In his 35 years of service, the most challenging period must have been the past three years when he had to lead Malaysia's response to the global health crisis caused by COVID-19.During the time, he was also appointed to become a member or head of many health organisations, committees, and causes around the world, including World Health Organizations' (WHO) Standing Committee on Health Emergency Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (SCHEPPR).He was also named one of the world's three top doctors by a Chinese news network for his straightforward approach in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020.

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah at the 73rd session of the WHO's Regional Committee for the Western Pacific in Manila, the Philippines, on 27 October 2022.
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The father of six will be spending more time with his family after retirement

"Retirement is the next chapter of life. It's a life journey. I will cross one bridge at a time," Noor Hisham told The Star.When the English daily asked if he will enjoy his free time now, as he is known for being a workhorse, he cheekily replied, "Let me experience retirement first and I will share with you my experience later."


[VIDEO] Ayah Bagi Cincin, Ibu Malu-Malu Kucing. Pasangan Ini Memang #RelationshipGoal Lah!

Kita sering dengar para isteri mengomel mengatakan suami mereka hanya romantik sebelum berkahwin dan pada awal perkahwinan sahaja, yang mana dinamakan fasa bulan madu

Apabila diajukan soalan ini kepada para suami, mereka mungkin berkata, "Biasalah, waktu mengorat kena usaha lebih, takut terlepas ke tangan orang lain."Kadang-kala perkara ini boleh mencetuskan pertelingkahan hanya kerana wanita tidak boleh menerima bahawa memang sudah azali bahawa itulah sifat semula jadi kebanyakan lelaki.

Berbeza pula dengan pasangan ini yang menjadi perhatian netizen ekoran gelagat si isteri yang malu-malu kucing diberi cincin oleh si suami pada sambutan hari kelahirannya

Video viral yang telah dikongsi oleh anak perempuan mereka menerusi laman Twitter itu telah mendapat lebih 16 ribu retweets serta lebih 20 ribu likes dan rata-rata netizen memberikan komen positif terhadap aksi romantik pasangan terbabit.

My dad suprised my mom for her birthday, and this was her whole reaction  pic.twitter.com/QWsDKDyoyi—  (@Izzatierahmat) February 5, 2019

Video yang dirakam Nor Izzatie Rahmat itu menunjukkan reaksi ibunya yang tersipu malu apabila menerima kejutan daripada ayahnya yang meletakkan sebentuk cincin di dalam sebuah kotak yang dipenuhi dengan coklat ketika menyambut ulangtahun kelahiran wanita terbabit di sebuah restoran.

Menurut Izzatie, ayahnya, Rahmat Mokhtar, memang seorang yang romantik, bahkan sering membuat kejutan kepada ibunya

Dalam temubual bersama MStar, Izzatie berkata, "Ayah memang suka membuat kejutan untuk ibu. Ia merupakan acara wajib setiap tahun. Setiap kali tiba hari jadi ibu, dia akan ajak kami buat kejutan untuknya."Ibu Izzatie yang merupakan seorang guru tadika juga sering mendapat hadiah daripada ayahnya ketika menyambut sambutan hari guru di mana ayahnya akan memberi bunga, coklat dan juga ucapan.

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Tambahnya lagi, "Ayah suka tunjukkan kasih sayang terhadap ibu dan itu membuatkan kami adik-beradik mendamba untuk memiliki suami seperti ayah."Izzatie yang merupakan anak sulung daripada tiga beradik itu turut menyifatkan kedua ibu bapanya sebagai pasangan yang romantik dan suka berjenaka. "Walaupun sudah 23 tahun berkahwin, tetapi mereka tetap sweet seperti pasangan baru bercinta," ujarnya.

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You Can Pay Toll Using Debit Or Credit Card At These 12 Highways Starting September

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Road users will be able to pay toll fares using their debit or credit cards at 12 highways starting September

According to New Straits Times, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi announced the open payment system at the second phase opening of the Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Expressway (SUKE) at the Alam Damai Toll Plaza yesterday, 15 June.The 12 highways that will soon accept debit and credit card payments are:- Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH)- Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE)- Sungai Besi Expressway (BESRAYA)- New Pantai Expressway (NPE)- Penang Bridge (JPP)- Butterworth-Kulim Expressway (BKE)- Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP)- Western Kuala Lumpur Traffic Dispersal Scheme (SPRINT)- Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS)- SMART Tunnel- Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya Expressway (MEX)- Duta-Ulu Klang Expressway (DUKE)

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The open payment system is among the initiatives to switch to a Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) payment system in the future

"The system is one of the efforts and initiatives of the government that is committed to the transition towards the implementation of the MLFF toll collection system, which is expected to be realised in stages by next year," said Nanta.MLFF, if implemented, will see the removal of boom barriers and a non-stop toll collection system at toll plazas, which is estimated to take place in phases by Q3 of 2024.

Did you know if you enter a highway using a payment method, you will need to exit using that same way:

                PSA: You Can Get Charged A 'Penalty Fee' If You Mix Toll Payment Systems

If you want to report an incorrect charge, you can request a refund within 30 days.

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Konon Muka Macam Tom Cruise Gara-Gara Mak Terkenan Masa Hamil, Komen Netizen Pula Kelakar

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Orang kata, biasanya kalau ibu kita terkenan muka siapa-siapa semasa mengandung, pasti akan terkena sedikit iras pada anak

Mungkin ia betul atau pun mitos semata-mata. Terpulang kepada masing-masing sama ada mahu percaya atau tidak.Namun, lain pula yang berlaku dalam video ini apabila seorang lelaki berkongsi wajahnya yang konon iras Tom Cruise gara-gara ibunya terkenan semasa mengandung mencuit hati ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

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Mak minat sangat dekat Tom Cruise masa mengandung, sekali ramai tak tahan gelak bila tengok muka si anak

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @subwaybundle, kelihatan lelaki itu berkongsi beberapa keping gambar Tom Cruise pada awalnya.Namun, apa yang membuatkan ramai terhibur adalah apabila dia memberitahu ibunya terkenan Tom Cruise semasa mengandungkannya dan exposed wajahnya pula."Emak aku minat Tom Cruise masa mengandung dan akhirnya, inilah aku," katanya.

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"Ni lebih kepada Tom Yam bang. Boleh tukar nama River Cruise" - Netizen

Ikutan tularnya video tersebut yang kini telah mendapat 595.7K views, 26.5K likes serta 1.2K shares di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dan memberikan reaksi masing-masing mengenainya.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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This Sabah Lecturer Shaved Her Head To Support Her Student With Cancer

A senior lecturer in Sabah shaved her head bald to support her student who was diagnosed with bone cancer

University Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Business, Economics and Accountancy Faculty senior lecturer Dr Bamini KPD Balakrishnan decided to shave her head last week, 11 July. The 39-year-old lecturer wanted to show her full support and empathy to her student, Richelle Hii Hua Yin who was diagnosed with stage three bone cancer this February. According to Harian Metro, the 20-year-old student is from Beluran and was receiving her treatment at Likas Hospital in Kota Kinabalu.

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Bamini decided to shave her head despite knowing there were many other ways to show her support

“I want her to know that we’re all here for her and she is not alone in this difficult moment," said the lecturer adding that her intention was not to seek popularity."This is the craziest thing I have ever done in my life but I do not regret doing it at all," the lecturer added. Bamini also shared that she was not charged for her haircut when the hairdresser found out her intention to shave her head.

Richelle expressed her appreciation towards the lecturer for her support

According to the student, she immediately contacted Bamini to thank her after receiving a photo showing Bamini bald on Whatsapp. "We did know each other but we rarely interacted with one another. Nevertheless, I am immensely grateful for what she did and only God can repay for her kind act," said Richelle, adding that the lecturer visited her in the hospital earlier this week.The 20-year-old also shared that she was grateful for receiving a lot of support and encouragement from her friends and family from the start.

Richelle with her family members.
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Richelle began her chemotherapy session after her cancer cells had spread to her lungs in early March

"At first, I could accept the fact that I had cancer but I started losing my confidence because, after two weeks into my chemotherapy session, my hair started falling out," said Richelle, adding that she initially wore a wig to avoid getting weird stares."I hope that all cancer patients out there will continue to stay strong. As long as we are alive, there is still a chance to recover," Richelle said.The 20-year-old had received her last chemotherapy session at Likas Hospital yesterday, 18 July.

Richelle wishes to recover quickly so that she can return to her university to continue her studies

"I’m asking all my friends and also the public to pray for her smooth recovery," said Bamini as reported by The Star Online.Bamini also shared that Richelle was a bright student who received a 3.6 cumulative grade point average (CGPA). She was also active in her co-curricular activities and was a member of the Police Undergraduate Voluntary Corp.


Arab Saudi Isytihar 22 Februari Sebagai Hari Cuti Umum Bagi Memperingati Penubuhan Negara

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Kerajaan Arab Saudi mengisytiharkan 22 Februari setiap tahun sebagai hari cuti umum bagi memperingati penubuhan negara berkenaan pada 1727 oleh Imam Muhammad bin Saud, bapa pengasas negara itu

Pengumuman itu ditetapkan menerusi titah diraja yang dikeluarkan oleh Raja Arab Saudi, Raja Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud menerusi laman Twitter rasminya sebagai memperingati hari Imam Mohammed bin Saud yang telah menubuhkan Diriyah sebagai sebuah negara kota autonomi pada 1727.Menurut kenyataan dipetik itu, Baginda menghargai ulang tahun penubuhan negara yang diberkati ini pada 1727."Dan sejak tarikh itu sehingga ke hari ini, ia telah meletakkan asas kepada keamanan, kestabilan dan keadilan yang telah dicapai," katanya.

نعتزّ بذكرى تأسيس هذه الدولة المباركة في العام 1139هـ (1727م)، ومنذ ذلك التاريخ وحتى اليوم؛ أرست ركائز السلم والاستقرار وتحقيق العدل. وإن احتفاءنا بهذه الذكرى؛ هو احتفاءٌ بتاريخ دولة، وتلاحم شعب، والصمود أمام كل التحديات، والتطلع للمستقبل. والحمد لله على كل النعم.— سلمان بن عبدالعزيز (@KingSalman) February 22, 2022

Dianjurkan majlis sambutan penuh meriah selama tiga hari sejak 22 hingga 24 Februari

Perarakan kereta berhias meraikan era penubuhan Arab Saudi.
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Dalam pada itu, menerusi kenyataan diterima, serentak meraikan detik bersejarah itu dianjurkan majlis sambutan penuh meriah selama tiga hari sejak 22 hingga 24 Februari diraikan rakyatnya dengan pelbagai pengisian yang dapat dimanfaatkan semua.Ia termasuk perarakan, persembahan opera dan udara, pantulan cahaya, ekspo dan pameran  berlangsung  di Arena Show, Riyadh."Malah turut berlangsung satu majlis perarakan dan persembahan secara besar-besaran dengan tema “Perjalanan pertama” di Wadi Namar, salah satu lokasi pelancongan di selatan Riyadh."Lebih daripada 3500 orang  terdiri daripada artis, pemuzik, pelakon dan penyanyi terbabit dalam menjayakan persembahan dan perarakan berkenaan."Persembahan turut terbahagi kepada 10 babak dengan konsep lukisan panorama yang diinspirasi dari pebagai era penubuhan negara Arab Saudi sepanjang tiga dekad lalu."Persembahan dianjurkan juga disulami dengan persembahan puisi epik secara teaterikal dan muzikal. Pada majlis itu juga, Putera Raja Riyadh, Faisal bin Bandar Al-Saud turut mencemar duli," kata kenyataan itu.

Pakaian tradisional penduduk Arab Saudi.
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Hari Penubuhan Arab Saudi ini berbeza dengan Hari Kebangsaan negara itu pada 23 September 1932

Kenyataan itu turut menyebut, menubuhkan sebuah negara baharu bukanlah sesuatu yang mudah kerana ia dibina dengan keringat, darah dan deraian air mata."Selepas 300 tahun Kerajaan Arab Saudi yang ada memerintah, kini ia terus membangun dengan pesat. Bahkan kemudahan yang ada hari ini dapat dilihat banyak memudahkan masyarakat Arab Saudi itu sendiri. Malah ekonomi juga berkembang pesat."Meraikan majlis sedemikian membantu membina identiti negara, walaupun asal-usulnya yang sederhana. Bandar Diriyah sehingga hari ini merupakan perlambangan kepada keazaman dan kebanggaan Saudi. Negara Saudi moden tidak lahir daripada revolusi anarki atau perjuangan kemerdekaan pasca kolonial, ia hanyalah kehendak rakyat tempatan yang menginginkan sebuah negara dan membinanya dari titik permulaan."Negara Saudi dilihat dengan kebijaksanaan negarawan keturunannya Imam Mohammed bin Saud, yang membentuk pakatan dan memimpin pertempuran demi mewujudkan negara baharu. Pengorbanan ini bukan sahaja dirasai oleh beliau, ia juga pengorbanan rakyat yang bersama berjuang kearah kemajuan negara ini."Perayaan ini patut disambut oleh rakyat Saudi yang mana penubuhan kerajaan ini telah mencapai lebih dari tiga abad demi mengekalkan sebuah negara yang damai dan harmoni," kata kenyataan itu.

Duta Arab Saudi di Malaysia, Mahmoud bin Hussein Qattan.
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Sementara itu, Duta Arab Saudi di Malaysia, Mahmoud bin Hussein Qattan, menyifatkan sambutan Hari Penubuhan Arab Saudi ini berbeza dengan Hari Kebangsaan negara itu pada 23 September 1932."Kalau dikira sambutan pada 23 September itu adalah untuk negara Arab Saudi moden. Sebenarnya ia bermula pada abad ke-18 iaitu pada tahun 1727. Itu adalah permulaan pertama penubuhan negara Arab Saudi."Sejarah kami sangat mendalam. Kami ingin menunjukkan kepada seluruh dunia tentang sejarah negara kami. Tidak kiralah sama ada mereka di tanah air sendiri mahupun di perantauan."Jika dilihat di Malaysia konsep perpaduan digunakan tampuk pimpinan untuk menyatukan rakyat mereka. Hal ini penting untuk membuka minda generasi muda memperingati kewujudan perpaduan itu melalui sejarah dan nenek moyang mereka," kata Mahmoud.Hari Penubuhan Saudi ini mengingatkan perjuangan Imam Mohamed bin Saud tentang hasratnya berjuang dengan kebenaran sejati yang ingin mencapai perpaduan.Perayaan ini menunjukkan pengorbanan, kebanggaan, kasih sayang yang patut dirasai oleh semua lapisan masyarakat.

مجد ينحت في صخر وشعب للحاكم ذخروطن يصون أمنه "فرسان العوجا" منذ تأسيس الدولة السعودية الأولى وحتى وقتنا الحاضر..#يوم_التأسيس pic.twitter.com/fDRwOnKXgv— وزارة الداخلية (@MOISaudiArabia) February 21, 2022


[VIDEO] Policemen & Rider Hailed As Heroes For Stopping Traffic To Save A Stranded Monkey

A video showing three police officers and a motorcyclist saving a stranded monkey on a highway has prompted many Malaysians online to celebrate the amity between citizens and law enforcers

The one-minute-and-56-second video was uploaded by Info Roadblock JPJ/POLIS on Monday, 20 July. In it, three Bukit Aman traffic policemen can be seen standing in the middle of the Silk Highway, trying to control the traffic to avoid any vehicles from running over the monkey.The monkey, who seems to be in distress, reacts in fear and lets out a shriek when one of the officers tries to carry it."It will bite," an officer is heard saying.

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The situation leaves the officers scratching their heads, but very quickly, a motorcyclist who is passing by comes to the rescue

Once the police officers notice that the motorcyclist is wearing a riding jacket and gloves, they decide to assist the man in bringing the monkey to cross the road.A police officer is seen cordoning off four lanes on the highway as the motorcyclist carries the monkey into the jungle on the other side.

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Traffic can be seen building up behind the policemen, but once the monkey is safe, the motorcyclist and the policemen quickly disperse from the scene.

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The incident reportedly took place at 12pm on the same day the video was uploaded

According to Malay Mail, the police officer who cordoned off the lanes has been identified as Bukit Aman traffic policeman Corporal Azizi Adnan.Azizi explained that he could not carry the monkey himself as the monkey could be aggressive and try to scratch him. "But luckily at that point, a motorcyclist stopped to see what happened and offered to carry the monkey to the other side of the road as he was wearing gloves," said the 46-year-old officer."So I escorted the motorcyclist who was carrying the monkey until he had placed the monkey on the other side of the road where there were more trees."At the time of writing, the video has garnered over 6,000 likes and 560 shares.

Hundreds of netizens flocked to the comment section to hail the policemen and the motorcyclist as heroes

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Many netizens also took the opportunity to thank the policemen and the motorcyclist, while celebrating the mutual dependence between regular citizens and law enforcers."The case (is made possible with) the cooperation between the rider, police, and van driver who gave (the police) a red flag," noted a Facebook user.

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"Congratulations for the teamwork between the police and motorcyclist. Thank God. May this good deed be rewarded with prosperity and generosity. Amin," added another netizen.

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"It Is My Private Beach" — Nazri's Wife Explains Why She Was Out During Home Quarantine

UMNO leader Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Aziz's wife has denied allegations that she flouted home quarantine after a video showing her playing with her children by a beach in Bachok, Kelantan went viral

In the 21-second long video posted on her Instagram, Datin Seri Haflin Saiful can be seen wearing a pink wristband as she does some stretches before running into the sea.Her children can also be seen in the background playing in the water."Best home quarantine ever," Haflin wrote in the caption of the video that was uploaded yesterday, 20 January.In the comment section, she also said she will refuse to take the COVID-19 vaccine.Shortly after the video went live, netizens started sharing screenshots of the video and asking why she could be outdoors while serving home quarantine.

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In response to that, Haflin said the video was taken within her home compound

"It was my private beach, my territory in my compound," she told MalaysiaNow.

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Haflin, along with her children and maid, tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, 19 January

According to The Star, her family tested positive a day after Nazri's COVID-19 test came out positive.It is believed that Haflin and her family caught the virus from Nazri when she personally fetched him from the airport to catch a plane to Kota Bharu from Kuala Lumpur on 12 January.

Nazri tested positive after coming into close contact with blogger Zaharin Mohd Yasin, who attended his press conference in Kuala Lumpur on 12 January.
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Currently, she is under self-quarantine at her private resort

Under the Ministry of Health's (MOH) guidelines, COVID-19 patients who show no symptoms or only mild symptoms — Category 1 and Category 2 patients respectively — are allowed to undergo home quarantine."My child and I as well as our assistant are Category 1 patients and we will be in quarantine for 10 days," she told mStar."My son showed no symptoms like fever or cough. I also make sure he remains active and I give him vitamins, lots of water, and fruit."

Haflin posted a series of Instagram Stories showing her days at the villa.
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Haflin also urged Malaysians to stay active during the Movement Control Order (MCO) to stay healthy."Even if you are at home, follow workout routines on YouTube. Drink plenty of water, avoid oily food and (other unhealthy food)," Haflin added."We must keep our bodies active."

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A Madrasah Student Was Burned To Death For Reporting Sexual Harassment Against Headmaster

There is a case currently taking Bangladesh by storm over a planned murder of a 19-year-old small town girl. She was doused with kerosene and set on fire at her Madrasah for reporting sexual harassment against the religious school's headmaster.

According to a BBC report from today, 18 April, 19-year-old Nusrat Jahan Rafi was set on fire on 6 April, less than two weeks after the alleged sexual assault.The alleged sexual assault happened on 27 March, when Nusrat was called by the Sonagazi Islamia Fazil Madrasah's headmaster Siraj-Ud-Doula into his office.In her police complaint, the female student had alleged that the headmaster repeatedly touched her in an inappropriate manner after calling her into his office. The 19-year-old ran out before things could go any further, reported BBC.

Nusrat Jahan Rafi while being taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
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While victims of sexual harassment in Bangladesh usually do not speak for fear of being shamed by society or their families, Nusrat was different. She decided to do more than just speak out.

The girl from Feni, a small town 160km south of Dhaka, went to a police station with the help of her family to lodge a formal complaint against her harasser, Siraj-Ud-Daula.However, at the Sonagazi Model police station, where Nusrat had gone to lodge her report, officer-in-charge (OC) Moazzem Hossain interrogated the victim.He asked her offensive and unpleasant questions, and later, leaked a video that the officer-in-charge had made on his phone as she described the ordeal.In the video, while Nusrat tries to hide her face with her hands, OC Hossain is heard calling the complaint "no big deal" and telling her to move her hands from her face.In this screenshot taken from the five-minute-long video clip, Nusrat is seen crying while lodging sexual harassment complaints against the Madrasah headmaster.

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While police arrested the 49-year-old headmaster based on Nusrat's complaint, the girl's family started worrying about her safety

Nusrat started getting harassed on the street and online. She started getting blamed.After the headmaster was arrested, a group of people loyal to him started protesting and demanded for his release. According to BBC, the protest had been arranged by two male students and local politicians were allegedly in attendance.

And as Nusrat's family feared, the worst happened on 6 April

On 6 April, Nusrat had gone to the school to sit for her final exams.At the school, a fellow female student, Kamrun Nahar Moni, took Nusrat to the roof of the school, saying one of her friends was being beaten up.However, when Nusrat reached there she saw that there were a group of people, wearing burqas. They surrounded her and allegedly pressured her to withdraw the case against the headmaster. When she refused, they doused her with kerosene and set on fire, local media BDNews24 reported while citing a statement given by the police.According to her brother, Mahmudul Hasan Noman, he had tried to take Nusrat to school and tried to enter the premises, but he wasn't allowed to enter.

			If I hadn't been stopped, something like this wouldn't have happened to my sister.
        Mahmudul Hasan Noman.

Police believe the killers wanted "to make it look like a suicide". However, their plan failed when Nusrat was rescued and was able to give a statement before she died in the hospital five days later.

Nusrat first recorded a statement on her brother's mobile while she was in the ambulance as she feared that she might not survive.She recorded that "the teacher touched me, I will fight this crime till my last breath" while also identifying some of her attackers as students at the madrasah.

Nusrat before being taken into the ambulance.
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Police have arrested 16 people, seven of them allegedly involved in the murder, which was carried out by the headmaster's order

Among those arrested are the two male students who organised the protest in support of the headmaster. The fellow female student Kamrun Nahar Moni who took Nusrat to the rooftop has been remanded for five days.The headmaster himself remains in custody since he was first arrested on 27 March.According to Police Bureau of Investigation, Nusrat Jahan was burnt to death at the directive of headmaster Siraj-Ud Daula."The incident of Nusrat murder was carried out by the principal's order," PBI chief Bonoz Kumar Mazumdar told a press briefing at its Dhanmondi headquarters.The suspects held a meeting at the West Hostel of the Madrasah for killing the girl on 5 April following their meeting with the Madrasah headmaster in jail.

The headmaster Siraj-Ud Daula and a team of PBI.
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Meanwhile, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina met Nusrat's family in Dhaka on Monday, 15 April, and promised that every person involved in the killing would be bought to justice.
"None of the culprits will be spared from legal action," she said.

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Get RM5 Cashback On Delicious CNY Food, Decor & More With Your Touch 'n Go eWallet

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In conjunction with Chinese New Year 2020, Touch 'n Go eWallet released a cool video to welcome the Year of the Rat

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From now until 31 January 2020, Touch 'n Go eWallet wants to reward you with awesome discounts at hundreds of restaurants, cafés, hair salons, and more when you pay using the Touch 'n Go eWallet app

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The Touch ‘n Go eWallet app is a nifty cashless payment system which you can use to pay for a tonne of products and services nationwide. All you need to do is reload your eWallet balance with an existing bank account, debit or credit card!

Here are the awesome CNY discounts you can enjoy with Touch 'n Go eWallet:

1. Get RM5 cashback when you spend a minimum of RM10 at these restaurants

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Fancy a nice lunch or dinner with your friends and family? Or if it’s late at night, and you’re hit with a sudden snack craving. Food always tastes better when you have discounts! There's only one thing left to do - hit up your buddies and meet up to yum cha at your favourite food stall. Pay less, eat more.You could even go by yourself and have your own truly ong personal feast. ;)

2. Get RM5 cashback when you spend a minimum of RM10 on pineapple tarts, love letters, and other awesome CNY groceries and delights

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Everyone loves CNY for the seemingly endless amounts of delicious snacks that hit the sweet spot just right. From pineapple tarts to love letters, and even bak kwa, it's time to get into the full Chinese New Year spirit for the Year of the Rat!

3. Enter the new year with a fresh new hairdo, pretty nails, and RM5 cashback with a minimum spend of RM10

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Nobody wants to start the new year with a scruffy, messy hairdo. Start fresh with a new haircut, or perhaps just a new hairstyle. You could even get a mani-pedi at any of the participating beauty salons. After all, looking good also makes you feel good.

4. Prep your house for the new year and get RM5 cashback on CNY house decorations when you spend a minimum of RM10

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No Chinese New Year open house is complete without bright decorations strewn all over the place! Head over to any of these stores to really brighten up your house and welcome all your close friends and family with the most festive cheer.

5. Find more exclusive offers from CNY events by partners of Touch 'n Go eWallet

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Plan ahead for your CNY bazaar trip with your family and friends. Lots of activities and prizes to be won!

This Chinese New Year, experience the real meaning of ong with the Touch 'n Go eWallet app! Download it on iOS and Android now :)

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Singapore Recalls 2 Malaysian Iceberg Lettuce Brands Due To Pesticide Contamination

High levels of pesticide have been found in batches of iceberg lettuce from Malaysia, reported Singaporean authorities on Thursday, 4 October

The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) ordered a recall for the affected iceberg lettuce yesterday. The recall is currently ongoing. The products, which was exported to Singapore by Go Fresh Impex Pte. Ltd., was being sold at two local supermarkets.

The two affected brands are Pasar and Iceberg lettuce

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The Pasar iceberg lettuce that was recalled comes in supplier code number 40, said AVA. Singaporean supermarket Fairprice told Channel NewsAsia that it had first discovered an "anomaly" in the product and approached AVA to do lab tests.The anomaly has yet to be clarified, reported the news site.

AVA reminded the public to always wash and soak vegetables thoroughly to remove pesticide residue before cooking or eating it

The discovered insecticide, Fipronil, is said to be widely used to control vegetable pests. Consumers who have bought the affected products can return them to the respective supermarkets to get a refund.

Last month, Malaysia's Ministry of Health recalled these juice products that were found to have steroids:

                MOH Warns Against Steroids Found In Three Juices Made By Malaysian Company

The steroids found are strictly prohibited under the Food Act 1983.

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[GAMBAR] Pelanggan Datang Dan Tidur Ibarat Dalam Rumah Sendiri Di IKEA China

Setiap kali ke gudang IKEA di sekitar negara, pastinya kita akan kagum dengan perabot mereka yang simple tetapi sangat menarik hati

Rasanya kalau boleh macam nak tinggal terus di situ dek kecantikan dan keunikan produk-produk mereka. Betul tak?Buat pengetahuan anda, perkara itu telah pun terjadi di China. Pelanggan IKEA di sana lebih cenderung untuk mencuba perabot-perabot mereka dalam masa yang sangat lama. Mereka mengambil peluang untuk ‘mencuba’ perabot display yang disediakan dengan sepenuh hati sampai tertidur!

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Image via Business Insider Australia

Perabot display yang sepatutnya menjadi model produk mereka telah dijadikan sebagai tempat untuk berisitirehat oleh pelanggan-pelanggan IKEA seolah-olah mereka berada di rumah sendiri

Ada yang kelihatan seperti sedang duduk berehat, malah ada juga yang datang bersama anak kecil kemudian tidur bersama-sama di atas perabot-perabot display tersebut.Difahamkan pihak pengurusan IKEA di sana telah mengalami masalah tersebut sejak beberapa tahun lepas sehinggalah ke hari ini. Para pekerja ditugaskan untuk memantau dan mengejutkan pelanggan yang tidur di perabot mereka selain menjalankan kerja-kerja biasa yang lain.

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Image via katakpisang.com

Image via katakpisang.com

IKEA membuka gedung pertama mereka di China pada tahun 1999 dan gedung di negara itu adalah satu daripada lima gedung IKEA terbesar di dunia

Dalam satu laporan Dailymail Mei lalu, pada bulan Julai 2015 syarikat itu terpaksa mengharamkan pelanggan selepas terdapat aduan dari pengunjung yang mereka tidak dapat mencuba perabot ketika orang sedang tidur di atasnya.Bagaimanapun, walaupun pengharaman ini telah dibuat, namun masih terdapat pembeli singgah ke gedung tersebut untuk berehat dan untuk ketika musim panas di China.

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Nasib baiklah perkara sebegini tak berlaku di Malaysia. Syukur rakyat Malaysia masih rasional. :)

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M'sian Singer Buys 3-Storey House After Finding Success With Baking Business During MCO

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Not only is Masya Masyitah an award-winning artiste who can sing in Bahasa Melayu, Chinese, and English, she is also a thriving baker and entrepreneur at the age of 21

According to Oriental Daily, Masya recently revealed that she bought a three-storey house in Kajang, Selangor with the income she made from livestreams and selling bakery goods online.Speaking during a press conference for her first Chinese single Jiu Meng Xin Su (旧梦新夙) yesterday, 28 June, the singer from Kedah said that starting her bakery business was purely accidental.At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Masya started baking because she had nothing to do at home.After realising that her cookies tasted great, the idea of selling the sweet treats emerged. She related that the initial response of the business was welcoming.She said she personally delivered every box of her cookies to buyers. However, as the business continued to grow, she was overwhelmed with orders. It was then her manager told her to hire someone to make the deliveries for her.

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From then on, her bakery business took off. On her Instagram profile with over 806,000 followers, she said every batch of cookies she makes runs out within hours.

She often posts photos and videos of her preparing the cookies on her primary Instagram profile as well as her cookie business profile @delicibymasya.Despite her busy schedule, Masya said she and her mother insist on baking the cookies themselves to ensure the quality and taste of their pineapple tarts and chocolate cookies, among others.Masya — who went viral two years ago for buying a house in Puchong with RM300,000 cash at the age of 19 — shared that she did not expect to buy a second house after her business boomed.China Press quoted her as saying that she wanted to develop her career in Selangor while living with her family."My father and my younger brother are both in Kulim. I spend a lot of time separated from them. And the home I live in (referring to her current apartment) is very small," she said during the press conference."If we live together, it will be a little uncomfortable. So I bought a house again, hoping everyone can have a better life."When asked whether she bought her new three-storey house in cash just like she did the first time, Masya smiled and said it was a private matter.

Image via @masyitah_masya (Instagram)

Masya started out as a budding singer on YouTube in 2017, covering Chinese and Bahasa Melayu songs

She often covers songs by singers with a wide vocal range, such as G.E.M., Della, and Shila Amzah.The bedroom singer then rose to international fame in November 2019 after winning a music award in China.At the age of 19, she was awarded Most Potential Young Artiste at Asia Music Awards held in Shenzhen, reported New Straits Times.Additionally, in November last year, she proved her singing prowess again by participating in an international online singing competition and beating out some 3,000 contenders.During the finale of Yippi Live Star Quest 2020, she enchanted the audience with a mix of English, Chinese, and Tagalog songs.She emerged as a winner by the end of the four-month contest, taking home the grand prize of RM160,000.Masya reportedly learnt to sing Chinese songs by watching YouTube videos during her school days.She had in the past expressed her wish to be based in China one day but due to the pandemic and visa complications, she is not able to do so yet.

Masya posted photos believed to be of her new house in Kajang on 17 May.
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Thailand Lifts Mandatory Quarantine For Tourists From Malaysia And 45 Other Countries

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Fully vaccinated travellers from Malaysia and 45 other countries can now visit Thailand without having to quarantine upon arrival effective 1 November

According to a statement by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the move is in line with the government's plan to reopen the country.Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha took to Facebook and wrote, "If we want to attract more foreign tourists to stimulate our tourism and tourism-related businesses, we needed to be proactive.""I am glad to inform you that we have increased the number of low-risk countries to be allowed to visit Thailand without quarantine to 46 countries," he added.

Thai Foreign Ministry announces the list of “low risk” countries and territories from which fully vaccinated individuals can enter #Thailand without quarantine pic.twitter.com/QhyTvXF4OT— Lin Hao (@LinHao_BKK) October 21, 2021

Visitors will still need to show proof of a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test result taken before they leave their home country

Nikkei Asia reported that visitors will also need to take another COVID-19 test upon arrival in Thailand.Meanwhile, travellers from countries that are not included in the list must undergo a seven-day quarantine if arriving by air. For those arriving by sea, they will have to undergo a 10-day mandatory quarantine.

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The list of 46 countries and territories that Thailand plans to allow quarantine-free entry includes Malaysia, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Singapore

Other countries on the list are:1. Austria2. Bahrain3. Belgium4. Bhutan5. Brunei Darusssalam6. Bulgaria7. Cambodia8. Canada9. Chile10. China11. Cyprus12. Czech Republic13. Denmark14. Estonia15. Finland16. France17. Germany18. Greece19. Hungary20. Iceland21. Ireland22. Israel23. Italy24. Japan25. Latvia26. Lithuania27. Malta28. Netherlands29. New Zealand30. Norway31. Poland32. Portugal33. Qatar34. Saudi Arabia35. Slovenia36. South Korea37. Spain38. Sweden39. Switzerland40. United Arab Emirates41. United States42. Hong Kong

Thinking of going on a vacation overseas? Here are other countries that welcome fully vaccinated individuals and do not require compulsory quarantine upon arrival:

                10 Holiday Destinations Malaysians Can Visit Without Having To Quarantine Upon Arrival

Whether you're looking forward to lazing around on sandy beaches or getting cosy at ski resorts, we got you.

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