Ramen Reportedly Increases Your Risk Of Dying From Stroke, Says New Study

A recent study in Japan has reportedly found a link between eating ramen and dying from stroke

According to Quartz, researchers from Jichi Medical University speculated that ramen, which is high in carbohydrates and sodium, might be linked to a higher risk of stroke and heart attack."However, associations between type of diet and stroke have not been examined in Japan," they wrote in their paper published in Britain's Nutrition Journal.So they decided to compare the various cuisines in different regions of the country, investigating restaurant prevalence and health data.

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The scientists created four categories of restaurants - ramen, fast food, French or Italian, and udon or soba

They then compared these types of cuisines with mortality rates from stroke and heart attacks in each Japanese region from a 2017 national study, reported The Straits Times.The team discovered that ramen-loving regions where the noodle shops are especially prevalent such as north-east Tohoku, northern Kanto, and southern Kyushu regions, experienced more stroke deaths than other Japanese localities.No strong link was found between the other types of restaurants with stroke deaths, not even fast food joints.This led the researchers to suspect that fast food, which is "high in unhealthy fats, salt and sugar, and contributes to obesity", might only be consumed by a limited group in the country.

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"Ramen, a popular food in Japan, is high in carbohydrates and salt and thus may increase the risk of stroke mortality," the study concludes

"Our findings indicate a correlation between the regional prevalence of ramen restaurants and stroke mortality."The Jichi Medical University researchers did make clear in their paper, however, that their study had several limitations and confounding factors.For one, they were unable to obtain precise data on stroke victims' diets, thus not being able to quantify how often they ate ramen, nor consider different types of ramen.They also pointed out that ramen consumption is not restricted to restaurants and they did not consider instant or homemade ramen.So, although they have found the correlation, more research needs to be done to establish the link between the savoury dish and increased risk of death.

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79-Year-Old Found Dead In His Car Minutes After Voting In Cheras

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An elderly Cheras resident was found dead in his car minutes after he cast his ballot at the SJKC Batu 11 polling station in the federal constituency

The 79-year-old was believed to have gotten into his car to drive home after voting.The man, who resided at Batu 9, Cheras, had his finger marked with indelible ink.Free Malaysia Today reported that while several passers-by noticed something amiss, it was not clear what they had observed about the man. They later called for an ambulance.

Paramedics on the scene confirmed the man was dead

His body was taken to a hospital. The name of the hospital was not reported.

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Meanwhile, a partially paralysed man arrived in an ambulance to vote:

                A Partially Paralysed Voter In Shah Alam Arrived In Ambulance To Vote

The 57-year-old showed his ink-stained finger after voting today, 19 November.

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                Voters In Perak Wade Through Floodwaters To Cast Their Ballots

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                Klang Oyen Shows Up At Polling Station To 'Vote' & Demands For Love

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Hanya Kerana Buku Merah Lusuh, Lelaki Ini Tak Perlu Bayar Kos Perubatan Sebanyak RM19,713!

Kos sara hidup semakin tinggi di Malaysia, dan ini termasuklah kos perubatan seperti harga ubat, caj pemeriksaan di hospital dan klinik, premium insurans dan juga makanan tambahan

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Kos perubatan yang tinggi kini menjadi satu isu penting dan pada masa yang sama juga menjadi satu beban kepada rakyat Malaysia. Golongan yang paling terkesan adalah golongan sederhana dan rendah dimana gaji yang diterima tidak boleh menampung kos perubatan yang tinggi.Kesihatan merupakan satu faktor yang tidak boleh dikompromi, namun masih ada cara untuk kurangkan kos berkaitan dengan perubatan dan kesihatan kerana kemalangan adalah sesuatu yang tidak dijangka dan oleh sebab itu setiap orang perlu mempunyai back up plan kewangan kos perubatan.

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Selain menjaga kesihatan dengan baik bagi mengelakkan masalah kesihatan daripada berlaku, seseorang itu juga boleh membuat simpanan kecemasan, bantuan perubatan syarikat, mendapatkan insurans perubatan yang komprehensif dan dengan cara menderma darah.

Seorang lelaki bernama Noorshafry telah berkongsikan pengalamannya tidak perlu membuat sebarang pembayaran walaupun telah menjalani rawatan perubatan yang sepatutnya memakan belanja tinggi, hanya disebabkan tabiatnya menderma darah

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Masalah kesihatan yang dialami Noorshafry telah menyebabkan dia dimasukkan serta ditahan di dalam wad selama 35 hari di samping menjalani 6 kali pembedahan. Noorshafry yang merupakan penderma darah tegar telah menjadikan ianya satu kebiasaan buat dirinya untuk menderma darah setiap 3 bulan sekali. Tanpa disedari, rutinnya itu akhirnya membuahkan hasil dan pada masa yang sama telah menyelamatkan dirinya apabila dia mendapat pengecualian penuh daripada membayar bil keseluruhan rawatan hospitalnya, semua gara-gara sekeping buku merah lusuh yang ada dalam simpanannya.

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Assalammualaikum.Ni nak cerita kebaikan buku merah. 35 hari dalam wad dan 6 kali pembedahan. Akhirnya saya dibenarkan pulang oleh doktor selepas penyakit dah beransur pulih. Cuma jantung pula rasa aktif lebih daripada biasa bila ke kaunter HASIL.Jumlah keseluruhan adalah RM 19,713.00 manakala jumlah yang perlu dibayar dan subsidi dari kerajaan adalah RM 878.00.Saya pun hulur buku merah ini pada kaunter, “Puan, buku merah saya ini boleh membantu saya ke untuk dapatkan diskaun?”

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Selepas sahaja pegawai kaunter itu membelek buku merah saya. Terus dia print bill yang lain sambil tersenyum dan berkata, “Encik tak perlu bayar apa-apa pun.”Waktu itu saya rasa amat terharu dan sujud syukur, “Terima kasih Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia.”

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Harapan saya selepas ini adalah supaya sahabat-sahabat saya yang baca kisah saya ini boleh buat apa yang saya lakukan iaitu derma darah sekali setiap 3 bulan. Lama-kelamaan dapat meringankan beban kita bila kita terima rawatan di hospital nanti. Anda tidak akan menyesal. Jom derma darah!

Oleh itu, jadikanlah aktiviti menderma darah sebagai satu rutin setiap 3 bulan, kerana banyak manfaat yang boleh diperoleh darinya!

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Baca sini untuk tahu kebaikan menderma darah!

                6 Kelebihan Menderma Darah Yang Pasti Membuat Anda Terkejut!

Tahu tak derma darah boleh kurus?

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Najib Refused To Enter The Dock Meant For Accused During His Friday Case Management

Najib Razak, who is currently out on bail in connection with his 25 criminal charges, was at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Friday

The former prime minister, who was at the KL Sessions Court for his case management, refused to enter the dock meant for the accused, reported Malaysiakini.Najib was instead seen taking a seat on a chair beside the dock and would not move into the dock even after a police officer on-duty politely asked him to do so.

Najib would not budge from his chair despite the court policemen repeatedly asking him to enter the dock meant for the accused. He remained seated outside the dock while holding a handphone.

According to a report in Malaysiakini, which reported that the court policemen were seen asking Najib to move into the dock, it was Senior Deputy Public Prosecutor (SDPP) Gopal Sri Ram who first saw Najib sitting outside the dock and whispered to his Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Ahmad Akram Gharib, "Why is he (Najib) sitting there?"Akram, who is assisting lead prosecutor Gopal in the case, said that Najib being the accused should have entered the dock, but he was "being stubborn"."At first, I did not realise that Najib was not sitting at the dock, as I was facing the judge. But Gopal Sri Ram noticed when he turned around and told me about it."So I told the police officer on duty to ask him (Najib) to get into the dock, and I thought he had adhered to the police officer's order."Only when the proceeding was almost over that I noticed that he still did not (enter the dock)," DPP Akram was quoted as saying by Malaysiakini.

Najib leaving the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex this week.
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According to DPP Akram, while the court police could have taken action to force Najib to sit in the dock, they decided not to stir up a fuss as it was a matter of courtesy and the proceeding was short

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Previously, Najib was seen walking out of his Al Jazeera interview:

                Najib Explains Why He Lost His Cool And Walked Out Of The Al Jazeera's Interview

He said he was concerned for his family.

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These 13 Plot Twists Prove Asians Are The Best Trolls On The Internet

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1. When this guy showed off his incredible strength

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2. This ping pong skill level that can only be Asian

3. These girls who ran into an unexpected treat

Was that... a bucket of... fried chicken?

4. Such a sweet, pretty girl <3

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5. It was an accident and he meant well but...

6. It's so bad, it's good

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7. This could have ended a lot worse

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8. These tweets from @jonnysun that won't end the way you expect

im like a onion. peel back the layers and u'll see that deep down inside im just a smaller more afraid onion— jomny sun (@jonnysun) January 10, 2015

WIFE: [handing me crying baby] will u please change himME: ok[drives to hospital]ME: hi yes my baby is crying can i get a new one— jomny sun (@jonnysun) August 15, 2016

9. This guy who unexpectedly redeemed himself

10. There is no redemption for this guy

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11. This basketball trickshot has so many unexpected twists, you will never guess what will happen next

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Watch the full video here!

12. We can't forget the trolltastic Pakalu Papito

I have abs...........olutely nothing— pakalu papito (@pakalupapito) May 9, 2016

roses r redviolets r bluesunflowers r yellowi bet u were expecting someting romantic but no this is just gardening facts— pakalu papito (@pakalupapito) July 11, 2014

no means NO except if you are offering me food and I say no then I actually mean yes but I say no bc im trying to be polite— pakalu papito (@pakalupapito) May 11, 2016

13. Well, they did tell him to be careful


Pandai Menyahut Bila Tuan Tanya Nak Makan Ke Tak, 3 Kucing Gebu Ini Buat Ramai Naik Geram

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Memelihara kucing sememangnya dapat menghiburkan hati kita di kala bosan

Tambahan pula jika kucing yang dibela itu pandai mendengar dan mengikut kata tuan, ia pasti membuatkan kita geram melihat kecomelannya bukan?Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini apabila gelagat tiga ekor kucing gebu mendapat perhatian ramai gara-gara pandai menjawab soalan tuan mereka.Lihat video penuh tersebut di bawah:

  @nurinafiqaaah When you're a cat mom and Zumba Instructor  Cat's cute jingle(834494) - soundLake

Tuan suruh jawab soalan serentak, semua pandai respon 'meow' sama-sama

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @nurinafiqaaah, kelihatan dia ketika itu ingin memberikan makanan kepada tiga ekor kucing gebunya.Namun, dia sengaja menyuruh si gebus itu untuk bersuara dengan serentak apabila ditanya sama ada mereka mahu makan atau tidak.Apa yang mengejutkan adalah apabila ketiga-tiga kucing tersebut memberikan respon seperti apa yang diminta oleh si tuan. Mereka seolah-olah menjawab 'ya' dengan serentak dan 'meow' bersama-sama.

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"OMG kenapa comel and pandai sangat ni? Apparently they understood the assignment" - Warganet

Ternyata, video berkenaan berjaya membuatkan ramai cair dan sehingga kini telah mencecah 2.2M tontonan, 235.2K tanda suka serta 5.1K perkongsian di TikTok.Rata-rata warganet turut terhibur dan geram melihat gelagat comel ketiga-tiga kucing gebu itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Rasa nak picit je si gebus ni tau. Dah lah comel, pandai pula tu!

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[VIDEO] Anak Tumpahkan Air Dekat Kedai Makan, Bapa Ini Bersihkan Siap Pakej Mop Sekali

Memiliki anak kecil sememangnya perlukan kesabaran yang tinggi

Hal ini disebabkan kerana kita perlu melayan pelbagai karenah mereka tidak kira tempat. Semakin mereka membesar semakin aktif dan banyak perkara yang ingin dilakukan.Tambahan lagi kalau bawa mereka ke kedai makan, habis bersepah makanan dan kotor baju dibuatnya.Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini di TikTok apabila tindakan seorang bapa membersihkan kedai makan selepas anaknya menumpahkan air menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @syedfaeza Perangai suami aku klu kat kedai mkn..klu ank dia sepahkan nasi atau tumpahkan air gni la..huhu xnak susahkan waiter..  original sound  - Šeng Ñu pan

Anak tumpahkan air, bapa sanggup sapu dan mop lantai sendiri

Menerusi video tersebut, ia memaparkan seorang lelaki sedang membersihkan lantai selepas anaknya tidak sengaja menumpahkan air di salah sebuah kedai makan.Situasi itu sempat dirakam oleh si isteri yang berkongsi perangai suaminya itu setiap kali anak menumpahkan makanan atau minuman di mana-mana kedai makan. Menurutnya, suaminya itu akan membersihkan sendiri kotoran itu kerana tidak mahu menyusahkan waiter.Bukan hanya menyapu lantai, malah si suami turut membersihkan kotoran tersebut dengan mop lantai sekali sehingga nampak betul-betul bersih. Pada akhir video kelihatan lelaki itu menasihati anaknya agar lebih berhati-hati ketika makan.

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"Salute tauladan yang baik untuk anak" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memuji tindakan lelaki tersebut yang sanggup membersihkannya sendiri.Malah, ada juga yang terhibur cara dia membersihkan kedai seolah-olah sedang berada di rumah sambil sempat untuk meminum air.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 294.7K views, 23.4K likes dan 467 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Bagus ayah dia ni bersih betul kemas, dah bersih macam dekat rumah :P

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Cuak Isteri Hulur Pregnancy Test Walaupun Anak Baru Umur 8 Bulan, Tapi Rupa-Rupanya...

Memiliki cahaya mata pasti sudah menjadi idaman buat para suami isteri di luar sana

Siapa saja yang tidak mahukan zuriat setelah sekian lama berkahwin bukan? Anak ini ibarat penguat lagi cinta antara suami dan isteri.Mereka inilah penghibur buat suami isteri dalam rumah tangga.  Tetapi, kita juga perlu tahu bahawa rezeki semua terletak pada Allah SWT.Namun, lain pula dengan video yang tular di Instagram baru-baru ini apabila si suami merasa cuak selepas isterinya menunjukkan pregnancy test walaupun anak mereka baru berumur 8 bulan.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

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Tak boleh sorok muka terkejut selepas isteri hulur pregnancy test

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan ketika itu lelaki berkenaan sedang duduk. Isterinya kemudian datang dekat padanya dan terus menghulurkan pregnancy test kepada si suami.Difahamkan, pasangan itu baru saja mempunyai cahaya mata sulung yang kini sudah berusia 8 bulan. Namun, si isteri sengaja mahu menyakat suaminya dengan menghulurkan pregnancy test tersebut untuk melihat reaksinya.Malah, si suami berulang kali tanya kepada isterinya jika dia betul-betul mengandung. Akhirnya wanita itu ketawa kerana tidak dapat menahan lihat reaksi suaminya itu. Rupa-rupanya itu adalah pregnancy test yang pernah digunakan sewaktu dia hamil anak sulung mereka.

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"Selamat tak terkeluar je biji mata tu" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat reaksi muka lelaki tersebut.Malah, ada yang menganggap dia kelihatan seperti lebih takut daripada suka. Ada juga yang menyuruh si suami masuk ke dalam pertandingan lawak.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 14.9K views, 154 comments dan 1,743 likes di Instagram.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Instagram:

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Confuse ya dia sebenarnya terkejut suka ke atau takut :P


Malaysians Can Look Forward To These Long Weekends & Holidays In 2023

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Now that the borders are open, holiday planning can once again commence! So flip your calendar to 2023 and begin planning.

We are not done with 2022 but the upcoming weekends in 2023 are making us wish we can jump right into the new year. Prepare your leaves, make the most of these long weekends, plan when to balik kampung, and beat the crowd.

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Disclaimer: Long weekends in this story would refer to the Monday to Friday work week, unless stated otherwise.

There will be seven official long weekends in 2023:

New Year's Day: Saturday to Monday, 31 December to 2 January*Chinese New Year: Saturday to Tuesday, 21 to 24 January*Hari Raya Aidilfitri: Saturday to Monday, 22 to 24 AprilLabour Day: Saturday to Monday, 29 April to 1 MayAgong's Birthday: Saturday to Monday, 3 to 5 JuneDeepavali: Saturday to Monday, 11 to 13 November*Christmas: Saturday to Monday, 23 to 25 DecemberPS: — Those residing in Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, and Terengganu will not get an off day for New Years. — Those residing in Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu will not get a replacement holiday on Tuesday, 24 January for Chinese New Year. — Deepavali holiday is applicable to all states except Sarawak.

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Don't know where to allocate your annual leaves? Here are the dates to maximise your holiday and get five extra long weekends:

Wesak Day: Thursday to Sunday, 4 to 7 May, or Saturday to Thursday, 29 April to 4 May, or Saturday to the next Sunday, 29 April to 7 May— Take leave on Friday, 5 May to enjoy four days off.— Take two days off on Tuesday, 2 May, and Wednesday, 3 May, enjoying six days of holiday.— Take three days off and enjoy a SUPER long weekend from Saturday all through the week, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.Hari Raya Haji: Thursday to Sunday, 29 June to 2 July— Take leave on Friday, 30 June.— Those residing in Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, and Terengganu, Friday, 30 June, is a holiday so no leaves need to be taken!Awal Muharram: Saturday to Wednesday, 15 to 19 July, or Wednesday to Sunday, 19 to 23 July— Take two days of leave on Monday, 17 July, and Tuesday, 18 July, OR take leaves on Thursday, 20 July, and Friday, 21 July. Merdeka Day: Thursday to Sunday, 31 August to 3 September— Take leave on Friday, 1 September.Prophet Muhammad Birthday: Thursday to Sunday, 28 September to 1 October— Take leave on Friday, 29 September.

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In addition to the national public holidays, if you are living or working in these respective states, you get to enjoy these holidays (with or without extra leave days):

JOHORSultan of Johor's birthday: Thursday to Sunday, 23 to 26 March.— Take leave on Friday, 24 March.KEDAHAwal Ramadan: Thursday to Sunday, 23 to 26 March.— Take leave on Friday, 24 March.KUALA LUMPUR, LABUAN, and PUTRAJAYAFederal Territory Day: Wednesday to Sunday, 1 to 5 February.— Take leave on Thursday, 2 February, and Friday, 3 February.Harvest Festival (Labuan): Saturday to Tuesday, 27 to 31 May.—Take leave on Monday, 29 May.MELAKAAwal Ramadan: Thursday to Sunday, 23 to 26 March.— Take leave on Friday, 24 March.Melaka Governor's birthday: Thursday to Sunday, 24 to 27 August.— Take leave on Friday, 25 August.PAHANGHari Hol Pahang: Saturday to Monday, 20 to 22 May.PENANGGeorge Town World Heritage City Day: Friday to Sunday, 7 to 9 July.PERAKSultan of Perak's birthday: Friday to Sunday, 3 to 5 November.PERLISRaja Perlis' birthday: Saturday to Wednesday, 13 to 17 May, or Wednesday to Sunday, 17 to 21 May.— Take leave on Monday, 15 May, and Tuesday, 16 May, OR Thursday, 18 May, and Friday, 19 May.SABAHGood Friday: Friday to Sunday, 7 to 9 April.Harvest Festival: Saturday to Tuesday, 27 to 31 May.— Take leave on Monday, 29 May.SARAWAKGood Friday: Friday to Sunday, 7 to 9 April.Hari Gawai: Thursday to Sunday, 1 to 4 June.SELANGORSultan of Selangor's birthday: Saturday to Monday, 9 to 11 December.TERENGGANUSultan of Terengganu's birthday: Saturday to Wednesday, 22 to 26 April, or Wednesday to Sunday, 26 to 30 April.— Take leave on Monday, 24 April, and Tuesday, 25 April, OR Thursday, 27 April, and Friday, 28 April.Arafat Day: Saturday to Tuesday, 24 to 27 June.— Take leave on Monday, 26 June.HAPPY PLANNING!

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Acidic, Fruity, Caramel - Here's How Your Favourite Coffee Gets Its Unique Flavour Notes

Bitter, fruity, sweet, sour, caramel - these are common flavour notes we associate with this black liquid gold.
But have you guys ever wondered how coffee beans actually get their distinct profiles?

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We have! From farm to cup, there's actually A LOT to learn about coffee.So we decided to take our noob selves to a coffee masterclass by Nespresso to learn a new thing or two about this beloved drink.Better latte than never amirite? ;P

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First, a special shoutout to Ahmad, our camera-shy but very knowledgeable coffee connoisseur :P

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He treated us to five cups of coffee with unique flavour profiles from different regions of the world. By the end of the class, we were shooketh to discover how little we actually know about our favourite pick-me-up.

These are 8 key things every coffee lover should know about this caffeinated drink:

1. We learned that aroma actually plays a huge role in identifying the intensity and flavour profile of coffee

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The class started off with Ahmad giving us different types of coffee beans to smell. He then explained how to identify the intensity of the coffee from the aroma. Two main takeaways from here are: 1) If your beans are leaning towards a smoky, caramel scent, your coffee would more likely have an intense and bold flavour profile. 2) If the aroma is fruity and sweet, you probably have a medium intensity-tasting coffee at hand! So, before you take the first sip of your next cuppa, take a big whiff of its aroma. What does it smell like?

2. Acidic, low intensity coffees are brewed with slow-roasted beans to highlight the sweet, lively flavour notes

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We learned that the best way to determine the acidity of coffee is to pay attention to the shade of the coffee beans - the lighter it is on the scale, the more likely your coffee will taste bright, tangy, and fruity.Pro tip from Ahmad: Adding brown sugar will completely change the flavour profile of your acidic coffee to have a more honeycomb-like taste. OUR LIVES ARE FOREVER CHANGED!

3. However, a bolder tasting coffee is commonly brewed with longer roasted coffee beans to get its deep chocolatey and caramel notes

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Fun fact: In Indonesia, farmers actually squash and crack their coffee beans before roasting. This is so the heat can effectively penetrate the beans while roasting to bring out the deeper cereal and rich flavour profile!

4. The type of coffee bean is also a factor in determining your coffee's taste - whether it's more bitter or more acidic

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To our surprise, the majority of the market sells either two types of coffee beans: Arabica or Robusta.Btw, by this time we were on our third cup of coffee. XD

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5. If you like more chocolate, nutty, and caramel tasting notes, always go for the Arabica coffee bean

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Arabica coffee beans originate from Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee, and makes up about 60% of the coffee production of the world.

6. If you like your coffee more kaw (like us) and are always looking for a mood booster, go for the Robusta coffee bean.

It's known for its full-bodied taste and high caffeine content.

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This coffee bean originates from central and western sub-Saharan Africa and is known to be more bitter than its counterpart. It also makes up for the other 40% of the world's coffee production.Fun fact: Vietnam actually exports the highest percentage of Robusta coffee beans!

7. Besides the bean type, a lot of TLC is put into producing your favourite coffee beans to get the unique flavour notes of your drink

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There are so many factors that can affect the taste of coffee we can't even begin to brain it.From the acidity of the soil and the climate of the country the coffee tree grows in, to even how the farmers dry their coffee cherries and the degree of roasting the coffee beans. The list goes on and on, we're just thankful to have a simplified way to drink coffee without all the hassle!

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8. Depending on where you are in the world, coffee farmers have their own way of processing coffee cherries to coffee beans that gives it its unique flavour profile

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Boy, do they take their coffee seriously. From the harvesting, drying, milling, and roasting - everything is done with great skill and attention to detail.Have we mentioned how grateful we are to have easy accessibility to great-tasting coffee anytime?!

With so many types of coffee beans, each with its unique flavour notes, you're never really drinking the same coffee twice - that's why it's so exciting (and delicious)!

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Don't know where to start? Nespresso offers 28 coffee capsules - each having unique intensity and flavour profiles for you to expand your palate in the world of coffee.

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Discover the perfect coffee flavour profile that would tingle your taste buds most at their official website here.

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Nespresso also recently released their new limited edition Malaysian Favourites Pack that features 80 coffee capsules with a wide range of flavour profiles chosen by Malaysians

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They are having a promo where you can get an RM20 voucher with every purchase of the Malaysian Favourites Pack for you to use on your next order. On top of that, you will also be able to receive a VIEW Lungo Cup for free if you top up with another two sleeves of coffee! It even comes in a cute batik-inspired box! This promo will end on 29 October 2019.

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Can Malaysia Withstand Further Waves Of Inflation? This Seminar Explores Possible Answers

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The National Recovery Council (MPN) and Institut Masa Depan Malaysia (MASA) recently held a one-day seminar to explore topics regarding the recovery of the country's economy

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Themed 'National Seminar: National Recovery and Social Inclusion', the seminar took place on 13 October at The Everly Putrajaya, and saw parallel presentations by 12 researchers who are conducting studies under the MASA Policy Development Programme (MPDP).They are part of a wider group of 30 researchers who have received MPDP grants to look into economic and social fields to aid the country's recovery measures.

The seminar was a timely reflection, especially considering the increasing rate of inflation coupled with the fall in value of the ringgit.
In fact, experts say that 2023 will be no less challenging, with some predicting a world economic recession, which will no doubt have implications for Malaysia's economy as well.

MPN chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who gave the opening speech at the seminar, said that the government needs to come up with comprehensive and inclusive strategies to help the rakyat amidst all the economic hardships."According to e-Kasih data until 30 June 2022, heads of households categorised as hardcore poor have increased to almost 145,000, compared to only 45,000 in 2020."More worryingly, around 600,000 M40 households have fallen in to the poor category, which has contributed to the increase of the B40 group to B60 post-pandemic," he said.According to Muhyiddin, although Malaysia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is growing positively and unemployment rates have lowered, these are temporary recovery signs. In fact, he believes that the actual situation of the country's economy is very challenging.

One key suggestion brought forward by Muhyiddin was a revamp of national database eKasih to streamline aid distribution to the needy

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eKasih is a database of poor families created at the national level to help plan, implement, and monitor poverty programmes. However, Muhyiddin said the database that has been used by the government since 2007 is too old and needs to be upgraded."Today, almost all agencies and ministries provide assistance, but there are still individuals or groups who are left behind or sidelined. At the same time, some have received help from two or three different agencies."If, however, there was an integrated system that combines the data of eligible recipients from all agencies, the aid distribution process could be coordinated much more efficiently and transparently," he said.Muhyiddin cited an example from Australia, where a system is automatically triggered when a person falls into poverty or is laid off from work, causing aid to be distributed immediately.

Throughout the full-day session, many topics were discussed, ranging from the issues of poverty to the sustainability of green economy.
Here are the highlights of each session:

Plenary Session: National Recovery and Social InclusionWith inflation and rising cost of living, Malaysia needs to ensure that national recovery measures are holistic and inclusive. In this regard, various strategies have been recommended by MPN for government action. Additionally, the plenary session delved into key areas to help the economic recovery of Malaysia, which included measures to:- Drive the business sector- Increase the resilience of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)- Deal with school dropouts- Guarantee the welfare of the B40 (now B60) group

Parallel Session 1: Welfare and Social EquitySub-topic: Poverty and Developing B40Social well-being is one of the keys to the success of the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 initiative, and needs to focus efforts on all people, especially marginalised groups. The session saw three presenters from MPDP speaking on issues related to situational poverty and B40 education development.Sub-topic: Regional Inclusion and Stakeholder EngagementOn a similar note, this session explored a different aspect of social well-being, with three presenters from MPDP speaking on regional inclusion and public-private cooperation in the aspect of continuous poverty eradication.

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Parallel Session 2: Empowering a Sustainable Economic EcosystemSub-topic: Green EconomyThe growth of green technology and renewable resources have the potential to generate the national economy in the future. Besides that, the Malaysian Climate Change Action Council (MyCAC) provides a centralised platform to guide the federal and state governments for climate change actions. Two presenters from MPDP shed light on how green economy could affect the country's socioeconomic development.Sub-topic: Food SecurityWith world geopolitical developments, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, it is a clear warning to Malaysia to increase our self-sufficiency rate and decrease import dependency of crops, livestock, and fruits to overcome the issue of national food security. Two presenters from MPDP further expanded on issues related to food security in Malaysia, as well as necessary steps the government should take.Sub-topic: Empowering MSMEs and EcotourismLast but not least, this session touched on the importance of empowering MSMEs, which form the backbone of Malaysia's economy, as well as ways to help them thrive. Besides that, participants learnt about the sustainability of the ecotourism sector and how it has had to adapt with the changes due to the pandemic. Two presenters from MPDP shared their insights on these subjects.

All in all, 'National Seminar: National Recovery and Social Inclusion' was an eye-opening event and reminder that Malaysia needs to take a comprehensive and inclusive approach, so that "no one is left behind"

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Pasangan Jenis Anak Mak? 10 Tips Paling 'Win' Untuk Tawan Hati Bakal Mak Mentua Anda!

Bagi mereka yang ingin mendirikan rumah tangga, pastinya langkah yang paling penting untuk diambil adalah mengambil hati bakal mentua

Menambat hati bakal mentua bukanlah sesuatu yang mudah lebih-lebih lagi hati ibu pasangan anda. Lagi merunsingkan fikiran jikalau pasangan anda itu merupakan anak sulung atau anak tunggal. Ini kerana ada sesetengah ibu bapa yang merasakan kurang selesa dengan kehadiran orang baru dalam keluarga mereka. Ada juga sesetengah ibu bapa yang risau dengan pilihan pasangan hidup anak mereka kerana dikhuatiri ianya tidak akan kekal.

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Namun begitu  ini bukanlah sesuatu perkara yang anda perlu takuti kerana untuk menjadi orang baru dalam sesebuah keluarga itu, anda hanya perlu ada keinginan dan kesediaan untuk mempelajari rentak keluarga itu.Tahu sajalah apabila berkahwin kelak, anda bukan hanya mengahwini pasangan anda itu tetapi turut berkahwin dengan seluruh ahli keluarganya. Oleh itu, kami di SAYS Seismik akan kongsikan beberapa tips untuk anda memikat bakal mentua anda.

Ikuti tips memikat hati bakal ibu mentua anda di bawah:

1. Lakukan homework terlebih dahulu tentang ibu pasangan anda

Cuba kenali rentak ibu pasangan anda dengan bertanyakan kepada pasangan anda terlebih dahulu. Contohnya seperti minatnya. Jika ibu pasangan anda minat memasak, cuba luangkan masa dengan berbual tentang tips masakan bersama ibu pasangan anda. Jika minatnya lebih kepada membeli-belah, luangkan masa bersama-samanya membeli-belah.

2. Jaga penampilan dan pemakaian anda

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Tanggapan pertama keluarga mentua adalah amat penting agar tidak menjejaskan reputasi diri anda dalam memastikan hubungan itu berkekalan. Oleh itu, anda perlulah menjaga penampilan diri dan pemakaian anda untuk sentiasa kelihatan kemas dan sopan di mata bakal mentua. Contoh berpakaian sopan yang paling ideal adalah baju kurung kerana ianya tidak menjolok mata dan sedap mata memandang.

3. Selitkan pujian yang boleh menggembirakannya

Ketika sedang berbicara dengan ibu pasangan anda, selitkan sedikit pujian seperti memuji masakan yang dihidangnya, ataupun memuji caranya menguruskan rumah. Pendek kata, sentiasa bermulut manis. Namun begitu jangan terlalu over pula nanti takut dia beranggapan bahawa anda seorang kaki bodek.

4. Ringankan tangan menolong ibu pasangan anda

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Ketika anda melawatnya, rajinkan diri anda dengan membantunya melakukan kerja-kerja seperti memasak, mencuci pinggan dan sebagainya. Tunjukkan akhlak dan pertuturan yang baik kerana sikap ini menggambarkan keperibadian anda. Di samping itu, bakal mentua anda mungkin juga sedang menganalisa anda dalam diam berdasarkan keupayaan memasak atau keupayaan mengemas rumah. Manakan tidak, andalah yang akan menjaga anaknya kelak.

5. Jangan bercakap tentang perkara-perkara sensitif

Anda dan pasangan anda pasti sering berkongsi segala cerita termasuk masalah keluarga yang kadang-kadang mungkin dilihat agak sensitif. Tetapi walaupun pasangan anda bercakap dengan anda, itu tidak bermakna anda boleh bercakap mengenainya kepada ibu pasangan anda. Sedarilah bahawa tidak semua perkara dapat menjadi topik perbualan dengan bakal mentua. Jika dia tidak membincangkannya terlebih dahulu, lebih baik anda mendiamkan diri. Dan sekiranya topik itu menjadi perbualan juga, anda perlulah tahu batasannya.

6. Sentiasa menjaga percakapan dan tingkah laku

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Pastikan anda sentiasa menjaga tutur kata, intonasi percakapan dan tingkah laku anda agar tidak terguris hati ibu pasangan anda itu. Sekali anda terkecilkan hati mereka, pasti susah untuk merawatnya kembali. Bak kata pepatah 'terlajak perahu boleh diundur, terlajak kata buruk padahnya'. Jika ibu pasangan anda merupakan seorang yang pendiam, sesekali cuba untuk berkomunikasi dengan mereka seperti bertanyakan tentang hobi dan pekerjaan mereka.

7. Sentiasa berikan perhatian kepadanya

Tunjukkan minat yang mendalam terhadap sebarang perkara yang diceritakannya. Biasanya apabila dia berasa selesa dengan anda dia akan mula bercerita mengenai dirinya, keluarga, atau mungkin mengenai anak lelakinya iaitu pasangan anda. Berikan reaksi positif di atas ceritanya. Berikan juga perhatian lebih pada hari-hari istimewa, seperti hari ulang tahunnya atau ulang tahun perkahwinan. Berikan hadiah berupa benda yang dia sukai. Dijamin pasti bakal mentua anda akan merasa dihargai dan dia pun akan semakin suka kepada anda.

8. Cuba untuk berkongsi minat yang sama dengannya

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Sebenarnya ini peluang anda untuk tawan hati ibu pasangan anda dari awal. Cuba selami minatnya dan lakukan aktiviti itu sama-sama. Sebagai contoh, sekiranya dia gemar bercucuk tanam, anda juga harus belajar bercucuk tanam. Kalau dia gemar memasak, tidak salah anda cuba belajar memasak daripadanya. Tunjukkan yang diri anda betul-betul berminat dengan apa yang disukainya. Belajar bersungguh-sungguh manakan tahu anda mungkin di-upgrade jadi menantu kesayangan!

9. Mengalah bukan bererti kalah

Dengan bakal mentua ataupun apabila sudah menjadi mentua ini kena selalu mengalah. Walaupun mungkin ada beberapa perkara yang anda tidak berapa setuju, namun lebih baik angguk-anggukkan sahaja. Lebih baik mengiyakan sahaja dengan apa sahaja tindakan yang dia buat. Walaupun kadang-kadang panas hati juga, pilihlah untuk bersabar. Itukan lebih baik. :)

10. Ketika berkunjung, bawalah buah tangan bersama

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Jika anda inginkan usaha yang lebih berkesan untuk memikat hati ibu pasangan anda, belikan dia buah tangan atau apa sahaja sebagai tanda mengingatinya. Lebih menarik jika anda tahu makanan kesukaannya, boleh juga dijadikan buah tangan. Masakan daripada hasil tangan anda pasti ada auranya tersendiri. Mudah-mudahan lembut hati bakal ibu mentua setelah melihat keperibadian anda yang tidak berkira.

Semoga dengan tips ini, anda berjaya memikat hati bakal ibu mentua anda. Silap hari bulan, anda menjadi menantu pilihan!
Semoga berjaya semua!

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"Tengah Live Tiba-Tiba Anak Pula Enter Frame" - Cara Ustaz Ini Handle Terima Pujian Ramai

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Berkongsi ilmu dan ceramah melalui live sudah menjadi kebiasaan para ustaz dan ustazah pada masa kini

Tambahan pula dengan keadaan pandemik yang semakin teruk sekarang menyebabkan kita semua perlu duduk di rumah dan hanya mendengar ceramah melalui online saja.Namun baru-baru ini, seorang ustaz mencuri tumpuan ramai ketika sedang melakukan sesi live bersama seorang pengacara gara-gara kemunculan anaknya di dalam kamera.Lihat video penuh tersebut di bawah:

  @hariridaud Time orang live la, diorang datang kacau   original sound  - Ustaz Hariri Daud

Anak tiba-tiba enter frame dalam sesi live, tapi cara si ayah melayan pula buat ramai cair

Menerusi video yang dikongsi oleh Ustaz Hariri Daud, kelihatan dia sedang bersiaran secara live bersama seorang pengacara di bilik kerjanya.Namun semasa dia sedang mengulas isi kandungan sebuah buku, tiba-tiba anaknya muncul di belakang sambil tersengih sebelum menarik kerusi untuk duduk bersama ayahnya.Kemunculan anaknya itu membuatkan Ustaz Hariri ketawa kecil. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian ramai adalah cara layanannya yang sangat lembut itu dan tidak panik langsung membuatkan warganet kagum.

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"Kalau ayah aku dia dah jegil mata aku chaw dulu haha" - Warganet

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini mendapat 641.3K tontonan, 60.7K tanda suka serta 790 perkongsian di TikTok, rata-rata warganet turut terhibur melihat gelagat Ustaz Hariri dan anaknya.Malah, ramai yang kagum cara dia melayan si anak dengan memberikan teguran lembut dan tidak terus memarahinya.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Good example ustaz! Anak dia pun soft spoken macam ayahnya :)

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"If Govt Can't Do It, We'll Do It" — M'sians Cheer For Rakyat-Initiated Measures At PPV

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A group of ordinary citizens were praised by Malaysians for spending their own time and money to ensure physical distancing measures were in place at a vaccination centre (PPV) in Kuala Lumpur

The rakyat initiative was organised by MC Plus founder Sir Shakib and his team who works at the online tuition class company.In a series of Instagram Stories, Shakib said he passed by a PPV in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, 11 August, and saw a lot of people were "hugging each other" in a queue.

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He claimed that the police officers present in the vicinity did not use their authority to ensure people observed physical distancing.The series of Instagram Stories come after Shakib had earlier filmed a large crowd gathering outside the Grand Seasons Hotel.In the seven-minute long video, Shakib can be seen repeatedly telling people there — whom he believes to be foreign workers — to spread apart and observe 1m physical distancing. After he left the scene, he was seen crying as he expressed his disappointment at the Ministry of Trade And Industry (MITI) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for failing to use their power effectively when it needed the most."Why people in power don't know how to use their power during this period? From ministers to police and patrol officers, why don't they know how to use their power? These people are stupid," he said while tearing up."When are you going to realise that people are dying. People's father, mother, children (are dying)."The video later shows Shakib turning back to the PPV, only to see that the crowding issue is still unresolved even though 40 minutes have passed.

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In a separate post published today, 12 August, it is learnt that Shakib took the matter seriously as he recently lost his father-in-law to COVID-19

He shared his struggle to move on from losing his father-in-law, whom he deemed as his own father as his family does not distinguish between in-laws and direct family members.The entrepreneur explained that he viewed the crowding issue outside the PPV as an opportunity to give back to the world so that fathers and husbands like him would not have to go through the same fate he experienced.Feeling responsible, he and his team bought barrier tapes and traffic cones to create a simple setup so that queuers can observe physical distancing easily.

"If the government can't do it, we will do it," Shakib said in one Instagram Story, before adding that the rakyat does not protest with guns but with tapes

In a one-minute-and-30-second long video, it can be seen that Shakib and his team from MC Plus spent the night pasting barrier tapes on the ground and placing traffic cones 1.5m apart from each other.Calling it 'Project SOP', the caption of the video posted on MC Plus' Instagram page reads, "Happy! We are happy! This is how MC Plus works. There has never been the term 'sambil lewa' (half-hearted) in our circle. If we do, we do it seriously. Let this be beneficial for many people."

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At the time of writing, 'Sir Shakib' trended on Twitter with over 15,800 tweets. Many netizens lauded Shakib and his team for going out of their way to contribute to the country.

Meanwhile, Grand Seasons Hotel — now renamed Rumah Prihatin — explained that the crowding incident that happened yesterday was due to a "misunderstanding"

"The clip was due to a misunderstanding and news that Rumah Prihatin provides a walk-in vaccine service for non-citizens, while walk-in vaccinations for foreigners is at the Bukit Jalil vaccination centre (PPV). As a result, an unanticipated 'rush crowd' occurred beyond the expectations of management and enforcement," Malay Mail quoted it as saying."At the initial stage, the Rumah Prihatin took action together with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to disperse the crowd, but they still did not want to disperse, despite being given instructions and warnings. The situation was rectified with the help of PDRM and DBKL."Dang Wangi district police chief ACP Noor Delihan Yahaya also said the police took immediate action in response to reports of crowding at the PPV.

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In July, Grand Seasons Hotel — which had closed two years ago — was turned into a welfare hotel called Rumah Prihatin:

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Student Who Exposed Rape Culture In Malaysian Schools Hit With RM1 Million Defamation Suit

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Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam, the 17-year-old secondary school student who has sparked a nationwide debate on sex education in Malaysian schools, says she has been hit with RM1 million defamation suit

Taking to her Twitter account earlier today, 4 August, the Form 5 student tweeted to say that she received a letter of demand while she was in an online class for "defamatory statements"."In the letter, I was given seven days to respond to the demands, including to settle RM1,000,000 in damages," read the tweet that has since gone viral across the platform.

hi. harini ain tiba-tiba terima surat tuntutan atas "pernyataan-pernyataan fitnah" dlm surat ni ain diberi 7 hari untuk untuk semua tuntutan ni, antaranya untuk membayar RM1,000,000 dalam gantirugi. all i ask is semua doakan urusan ain dipermudahkan :') #MakeSchoolASaferPlace— ain #MakeSchoolASaferPlace (@ant33ater) August 4, 2021

In April this year, Ain had taken to social media to expose her teacher for making rape jokes during a physical and health education class

Since then, the 17-year-old has become a prominent name in the fight to #MakeSchoolASaferPlace in the country that has seen her receiving death as well as rape threats.While there has been an outpouring of support for Ain, there has also been a barrage of criticism against her. One such detractor is alleged to be the principal at Ain's school.The principal called Ain a "hypocrite", "Satan's spawn wearing a headscarf", and told Ain's parents to "educate her with manners", according to screenshots showing problematic comments.Meanwhile, amidst widespread criticism from the public over its silence and treatment of the student who exposed the matter,  the Ministry of Education (MOE) finally transferred the male teacher in May.

Ain's father, Saiful Nizam, told this SAYS writer that the letter of demand is from the teacher accused of making the rape joke

"The letter is from the teacher from Ain's previous school," he told us over text messages.Saiful, however, added that Ain never identified the teacher or mentioned the school's name."Currently, we are seeking advice from our lawyers on how to handle this issue.  The letter addresses three names that include me, my wife, and my daughter Ain," he shared.

In June, one of Ain's friends was threatened with rape and death for supporting her in exposing the teacher:

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Here Are The SOPs To Expect In The Coming Lockdown Phases

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Yesterday, 27 June, Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob released a media statement that the current lockdown will continue indefinitely until the requirements for Phase 2 are met

The ongoing Phase 1 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) will be maintained until the average daily cases of COVID-19 decreases below 4,000 cases, the health system is no longer in critical condition, and 10% of the population are vaccinated.This statement follows the announcement made by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday that the government will maintain Phase 1 nationwide, based on the risk assessment that has been implemented by the Ministry of Health (MOH).

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In addition, the government has allowed premises selling food to operate from 6am to 10pm effective today, 28 June

Previously, operations involving eateries and restaurant premises were only allowed to operate from 8am to 8pm. Ismail said the rule for eateries was relaxed after the government heard the views of the people.While operating hours for eateries have been extended, all other rules under the lockdown remain the same."As lockdown continues under Phase 1 of the National Recovery Plan, other rules remain the same, whereby social activities are not allowed and the economic sectors remain closed, except those that have been listed under the National Security Council's positive list," Ismail said.

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Meanwhile, the National Security Council (MKN) has listed down the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the next phases according to the NRP

Here are the SOPs under Phase 2:Sectors that are allowed to operate:1. Manufacturing - Automotive (vehicles and parts), ceramic, furniture factories (for export purposes), rubber, steel, and cement.2. Trade and distribution - Bookshops and stationery shops, computer and telecommunications, electrical goods, car washes, and barber shops (basic services only).The SOPs:1. Interdistrict and interstate travelling still will not be allowed except for school teachers and students travelling for examination classes.2. Interstate travelling for long-distance couples will be allowed for emergency and special cases only with the approval of PDRM.3. All operations of eateries and restaurant premises will still be operating from 6am to 10pm.4. Farmers' markets and morning markets will be allowed to operate from 7am to 11am and are limited to selling only vegetables, fruits, groceries, processed chicken, seafood, and meat.5. All individual sports and recreational activities that do not involve physical contact will also be allowed.6. Dine-in at restaurants will not be allowed, and the operating hours of 6am to 10pm for takeaway and delivery will be maintained.

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Phase 3 takes place after the number of daily cases is below 2,000, 40% of the population are fully vaccinated, and the health system is at a manageable level

The SOPs for this phase are:1. Businesses - All businesses are allowed to operate except those that are presumed to be 'high risk' and is listed on the 'negative list'.2. Negative list - Pubs and nightclubs will still not be allowed to operate.3. Beauty salons - Allowed to operate but pedicure and manicure services are prohibited.4. Education - Subject to approval by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and MOH, universities, colleges, and similar government institutions will be allowed to resume operations normally.5. Social activities and dine-ins - Dining in at restaurants will be allowed but limited to two customers per table. Meanwhile, social activities will still be restricted but gatherings of up to 10 people within a home will be allowed.6. Travelling - Interdistrict travel will be permitted, but interstate bans will remain. Domestic tourism will be allowed, but the opening of tourist attractions will be subject to risk assessments and strict SOPs.7. Transport - Taxis and e-hailing services will be allowed to carry three people at a time, including the driver.8. Markets - All markets will be allowed to operate, in line with SOPs.9. Entertainment - The creative industry will be allowed to operate, for example, live shows without an audience.

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Since Phase 4 is the last phase, there are no exhaustive SOPs listed

The condition for this phase to take place is that daily COVID-19 cases must be below 500, 60% of the population must be fully vaccinated, and the health system must be at a safe level.Ismail said that this last phase will allow everyone to return to the norms of daily life where almost all sectors are fully allowed to operate, subject to the existing SOPs that have been set.

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"Suara Ayah Dia Meraung Allahuakbar Sampai Kami Di Tingkat 3 Pun Dengar Jelas"

Semalam dikejutkan dengan berita membabitkan seorang bayi perempuan berusia 9 bulan yang maut dipercayai selepas ditinggalkan di dalam kereta selama empat  jam

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Menerusi laporan Harian Metro, bapa kepada bayi malang tersebut dikatakan terlupa untuk menghantar anaknya itu ke taska sebelum ke tempat kerja di Kompleks Tun Razak (Komtur) di Indera Mahkota.Namun, mangsa hanya ditemui ketika bapanya mahu keluar untuk makan tengah hari pada waktu rehat, kira-kira 1 tengah hari, semalam.Susulan daripada kejadian itu, ramai dalam kalangan netizen bertindak mengkritik serta mengutuk bapa kepada bayi tersebut yang dianggap mereka sebagai lalai dalam menjalankan tanggungjawabnya sehingga menyebabkan kematian kepada anaknya.

Melihat kepada pelbagai kutukan yang diterima oleh bapa kepada bayi malang tersebut, seorang lelaki kemudiannya memuat naik satu posting di laman Facebook bagi menceritakan hal yang sebenar

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Pengguna Facebook bernama Aku Arejax itu mendakwa dirinya adalah salah seorang kakitangan yang bekerja di dalam satu bangunan yang sama kepada bapa bayi tersebut.Setakat ia dimuatnaik, perkongsian ini telah mendapat lebih daripada 4 ribu shares di Facebook.Untuk perkongsian penuh, boleh baca di bawah:

Kata lelaki ini, pada hari kebiasaan, bayi tersebut dihantar oleh ibunya ke taska

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Aku tengok ramai sangat yang duk mengutuk ayah budak yang meninggal dalam kereta tu. Sebagai salah seorang staff yang btugas di bangunan yg sama, aku nak bagitahu rutin setiap hari budak ni dihantar oleh ibu dia ke pengasuh atau taska.Hari ni ceritanya mak dia kena outstation dan tugas tu diambil oleh ayah. Budak ni pulak katanya demam dan tidur dkat belakang seat. Ayah dia sampai ke pejabat seperti biasa langsung terlupa pada anak.Ayah dia baru sedar dalam pukul 12 tengah hari (kalau ikut masa jam aku) Masa dia nak keluar lunch hour.Korang tahu, suara ayah dia meraung sebut Allahuakhbar tu sampai kami yang kat tingkat 3 dengar jelas.Korang boleh bayang tak macam mana perasaan ayah dia masa tu. Terus diorang hantar ke klinik kesihatan bersebelahan dan seperti kita maklum, anak dia tak dapat diselamatkan.

Katanya, meskipun sudah ramai yang melalui kawasan tersebut, namun tidak ada sesiapa yang 'tergerak hati' untuk melihat keadaan kereta itu

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Dari masa ayah dia sampai ke pejabat sampailah ke masa dia sedar anaknya dalam kereta tu, berapa ramai staf lalu lalang (termasuk aku) dan tiada seorang pun Allah gerakkan untuk tengok dalam kereta tu.Korang boleh kata macam-macam pada ayah arwah ni sebab tak kena kat korang atau family. Ingat, lupa ni bukan dibuat-buat.Ada masanya dalam kau bercakap pun kau lupa apa kau sebut 5 minit lepas. Aku nak tanya korang, sebagai seorang mak dan ayah, berapa ramai yang sanggup tengok anak mati depan mata sendiri?Jadi hati-hati mengutuk, silap hari nanti berbalik pada kau baru kau sedar apa itu Qada Dan Qadar.Alangkah bagus jika kecaman korang ditukar kepada doa agar Allah memberikan kekuatan kepada ibu bapa dan family arwah.

Daripada mengeji, seeoloknya kita berdiam diri ataupun mendoakan yang baik-baik buat arwah bayi ini.

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These Social Enterprises Are Giving Food, Hand Sanitisers, & Face Shields To Frontliners

It's encouraging to see Malaysians reach out and support each other despite such uncertain times right now

The Movement Control Order, which began on 18 March, is affecting everyone in the country, especially those on the frontlines, which includes medical staff, police, military and rescue personnel, delivery people, airline staff, factory workers, and security guards.  The list of those who are risking their lives and the lives of their loved ones to fight the COVID-19 pandemic is endless.

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To appreciate them, several local social enterprises have decided to show their support and help them out. Here are the things they're doing:

1. The Asli Co has been giving out bottles of hand sanitisers

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The Asli Co has been distributing bottles of hand sanitisers to police stations and others who have been working on the frontlines."Thank you for your service. This is the time for all of us to stand together and to help each other take precautions to reduce the spread of the virus," they wrote after handing out 150 bottles to the Damansara Police Station on Sunday, 22 March.

The team together with YB Lim Yi Wei handed out 200 free hand sanitisers to police at Sea Park Police Station today, 24 March. The sanitisers will be distributed to police doing their rounds and those stationed at roadblocks.
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The organisation also added 12 more mothers to their workforce. "Earning from home is even more crucial to them now as their husbands cannot go out to work in this MCO period," founder Jason Wee shared with SAYS.The Asli Co helps underprivileged stay-at-home Orang Asli mothers earn a sustainable income by making modern handicrafts from home, such as handmade soaps and succulent pots.

2. Biji-biji Initiative is making protective gear for frontliners

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Due to a shortage of protective gear in the country, Biji-biji Initiative has been working with a group of volunteers, makers, and Team 3D printing Malaysia to produce protective face shields for COVID-19 frontliners, especially the police, hospital staff, military, screening officials, and cleaners.The team has already set up four production facilities and is currently seeking other larger production partners who are able to increase the production volume. The estimated number of equipment needed is 40,000 units per month."Our target is to mobilise up to 10 machines around KL and Selangor area, and a further 10 machines across Malaysia to produce up to 15,000 units this week, and ramping up production further next week," they wrote in a statement.

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If you want to help, below is a list of things they need:

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You can check out their Facebook for more information.

3. PichaEats has been preparing and  delivering food to frontliners

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Knowing how hard the frontliners have been working to save many, even at the expense of not having time to get food for themselves, PichaEats decided to continue the Zaza Movement, in remembrance of one of their late refugee chefs - Zaza - who used to distribute food to the needy.Within three days, the social enterprise cooked and handed out 430 packets of food to multiple hospitals, old folks centres, and refugee communities - many of whom have lost their jobs.

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Through this movement, you can also enable refugees (who are Picha chefs) to cook and PichaEats will deliver them to the frontliners, who are battling hard in multiple hospitals and to local communities who need food.If you are interested to be part of this movement and contribute, kindly deposit your sponsorship to:Picha Sdn BhdMaybank 564146643727Recipient Reference: ZazaMovementKindly send a payment receipt to +6012-6794353 to receive updates on food distributions.

4. Changgih Designs created an easy-to-sew face mask tutorial due to the mask shortages

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Image via Changgih Designs

Founded by two mums, Changgih Designs is a Sabah-based social enterprise that aims to empower through skill development and vocational opportunities. 10% of all their proceeds are set aside for community-building programmes.Wanting to help in any way they can, even if it is a small act, the organisation created an easy-to-sew face mask tutorial to share with others."With the shortages happening right now, our biggest concern was the accessibility for those in the rural communities. We decided that if we were able to share the patterns with our artisans, their friends, other social enterprises and their artisans, this small act of sharing information would be able to help," co-founder Joanna Moss expressed.You can watch the tutorial below:

Even though we're all at home, we can still do our part and help those on the frontlines by contributing where we can

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5 Reasons Why You Should Get The HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G Now

HUAWEI just launched a 5G version of their flagship Mate 30 Pro, and it's the ultimate gaming rig you can fit in your pocket

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The HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G is the very first 5G smartphone in Malaysia to be certified by SIRIM. From 7 February 2020 onwards, you'll get to enjoy all the benefits of HUAWEI's flagship smartphone, with the addition of 5G accessibility and better gaming performance.

Here's why the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G is the new king of gaming smartphones:

1. Enjoy smoother gaming with low latency and zero lag

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If you spend hours gaming on your smartphone, you'll understand the struggle when your game lags, your buttons don't work, or your game crashes.With the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G, you won't have to worry about any of that, thanks to the powerful Kirin 990 5G SoC processor. Enjoy lower latency and zero lag when you play your favourite games like PUBG, Mobile Legends, or Call of Duty. Plus, you can even use the smartphone's side touch as controllers for seamless gaming.

2. Experience high-resolution visuals and better graphic effects

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Equipped with a state-of-the-art graphic card, the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G is capable of massive image processing with lower consumption. In other words, you'll have better graphic results, which means a better overall gaming experience!

3. Be the first to try out cloud gaming

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Wondering what cloud gaming is? In the future, with the 5G network, you'll be able to play graphic-intensive games like Assassin's Creed and Far Cry on your phone without even downloading it. If you own a 5G-enabled phone like the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G, you'll get to be an early adopter of this new, exciting gaming technology!

4. Play your mobile games on multiple devices

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If you own a HUAWEI MateBook, you'll be familiar with the multi-screen collaboration feature, which allows your laptop to be an extension of your smartphone.Tired of gaming on your smartphone? Switch over to your laptop and use your mouse to control and rediscover your favourite games!

5. Enjoy 5G connection in 47 countries around the world

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Currently, there are 47 countries around the world that have commercialised 5G, with most of them using HUAWEI's 5G networks, including China, UK, Germany, Italy, and Dubai. This means that when you use the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G, you can access a faster and more stable 5G network connection even when you're travelling overseas.

From 7 February 2020 onwards, you can be the first to own the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G from just RM4,199

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Head over to HUAWEI's online store or get your new device from your favourite telco.

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Mum In JB Allegedly Made Her Daughters Have Sex With Bangladeshi Men For RM50 Each Time

A 39-year-old mother in Johor Bahru was arrested for allegedly forcing her two young daughters into prostitution

The girls are eight and 10 years old. According to a report by New Straits Times (NST) on the case, the authorities only discovered the heinous crime after receiving information from the public. Johor police chief Datuk Mohd Khalil Kader Mohd said that the police raided the perpetrator's house in Taman Bintang, Senai, on 25 October. They managed to rescue the two children and immediately sent them to Sultanah Aminah Hospital for medical examinations. The doctors confirmed that both girls had old and new tears on their private parts. The victims have been placed under the responsibility of the Welfare Department, pending further action.

Based on initial investigations, the authorities believe that the woman has been prostituting her daughters to two Bangladeshi men, every Friday for the past month

Johor police chief Datuk Mohd Khalil Kader Mohd
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Khalil said that she would take her daughters to a budget hotel in Larkin Perdana every Friday and leave them there with the two Bangladeshi men in their 30s. "The woman will stay at another room at the same hotel with a third Bangladeshi man, who is her lover. "She will receive RM50 every time she prostituted her two children," he explained at a press conference, as reported by NST.

It was reported that the woman is an unemployed divorcee who has been in a relationship with the same Bangladeshi man for the past eight years

The authorities are currently conducting tests and investigations to determine if the woman is a drug addict. She has been placed under remand and the police are still looking for the three Bangladeshi men.Khalil urged members of the public to come forward if they have any information about the case, or if they knew more about the lives of the woman and her daughters.

"She should be known as 'ibu durjana' (despicable mother) because she was willing to sell her children to become sex slaves."


Kedah Man Arrested For Trying To Run Over His Wife With A Myvi At Supermarket Car Park

A man in Kedah was recently detained by the police after he tried to run over his wife with a car

Astro Awani reported that the incident took place on Wednesday, 20 May, at a supermarket parking lot near Tandop, Alor Setar.

Determined to kill his wife, the man tried to run over her with his Myvi.

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However, his plans were foiled when the wife was saved by one of their children present at the scene

Kota Star Police chief ACP Mohd Rozi Jidin told Berita Harian that the 45-year-old man became furious after fighting with his wife around midnight at the parking lot.He noted that according to initial investigations, family problems were the main cause of their fight."The suspect, driving a Perodua Myvi, tried to run over the victim but he failed. Their child who was present at the scene managed to save the woman from getting hit by the car," he said.

The man was arrested after the wife filed a police report against him

Kota Star Police chief ACP Mohd Rozi Jidin.
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Mohd Rozi also explained to Astro Awani that if the woman was not saved by her child, the case would have been classified as a murder. "If she was not rescued, we would have probably classfied this case under Section 302 of the Penal Code. However, investigations are still ongoing to see what actions would be appropriate to be taken on the man," he said.Instead, the case will be investigated under Section 307 for attempt to murder.


Pertama Di Malaysia, Budak 4 Tahun Warga China Sembuh Wabak Koronavirus

Berita baik untuk Malaysia. Seorang pesakit koronavirus dilapor sudah sembuh di Langkawi.

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Pada 29 Januari lalu, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) memaklumkan mengenai kes seorang kanak-kanak perempuan warganegara China yang didapati positif wabak koronavirus dan dirawat di wad isolasi Hospital Sultanah Maliha, Langkawi, Kedah.Terbaru Berita Harian melaporkan, Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah mengesahkan kanak-kanak perempuan berusia 4 tahun itu kini sudah pulih dan bebas sepenuhnya daripada wabak tersebut.

Ia adalah kes pertama membabitkan individu yang didapati positif koronavirus namun pulih sepenuhnya daripada wabak itu di negara ini

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Menurut Noor Hisham, sampel klinikal kanak-kanak itu sudah diambil sebanyak dua kaliberturut-turut sejak dia dikesan positif 2019-nCoV  sebelum mangsa disahkan negatif sepenuhnya daripada wabak itu.Justeru katanya, ia membuktikan bahawa jangkitan wabak yang dianggap pasti membawa maut itu adalah tidap tepat bahkan ia boleh dirawat dan kembali pulih sepenuhnya sepertimana beberapa kes yang dilaporkan di China sebelum ini.

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"Tanggapan ramai bahawa penyakit ini pastinya membawa maut kepada mereka yang menghidapnya adalah tidak tepat.“KKM ingin mengucapkan tahniah kepada Hospital Sultanah Maliha Langkawi yang telah memberikan rawatan dan pemantauan yang rapi sehingga kanak-kanak ini sihat semula dan dibenarkan pulang,” katanya.

Dalam pada itu, sebuah hospital sementara bagi menempatkan pesakit koronavirus telah mula beroperasi semalam di Wuhan, China

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China telah membuka Hospital Huoshenshan sejak semalam, 4 Februari 2020 bagi merawat pesakit yang dijangkiti wabak itu di Wuhan.Hospital yang dibina dalam tempoh dua minggu sejak penularan wabak itu menyediakan kemudahan kesihatan dengan kapasiti sebanyak 1,000 katil.Sehingga kini, jumlah angka kematian akibat wabak itu di China berjumlah 425 orang, selain masing-masing seorang di Filipina dan juga Hong Kong.

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Are You Your Own Boss? You Can Now Be An EPF Member And Enjoy Its Benefits. Here's How

This Spotlight is sponsored by EPF.

Did you know that more than 60% of Malaysians do not have enough money saved for retirement?

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According to EPF, Malaysians should have at least RM240,000 as basic savings by the time they reach 55 years old. Retirement may seem far away but it's important to start saving now. In fact, all it takes is putting a small portion of your earnings aside each month to enjoy a comfortable life in your golden years.

Most Malaysians think that EPF savings are only reserved for people who are working full-time. However, this isn't the case!

If you're self-employed, a housewife, or a freelancer, you can also register for EPF and receive its benefits

The Voluntary Contribution with Retirement Incentive (i-Saraan), allows people who are self-employed and/or do not earn a regular income to make voluntary contributions towards your retirement.

Enjoy EPF benefits even if you work freelance online.
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The great thing is, you also receive additional contribution from the government.As a member under this incentive, you will receive a 15% government contribution on top of your own contributions. This amount is capped at a maximum of RM250 per year.

Not sure if you're eligible? Have a look:

While formal sector workers will automatically receive EPF benefits, those in the informal and outside the labour force will not. But that doesn't mean you can't!Examples of jobs in the informal sector include self-employed individuals, freelancers, musicians, artists, hawkers, vendors, and so forth. As long as you're earning an income (and it doesn't have to be regular!) you're eligible to sign up as an EPF member. In fact, this scheme is even available for housewives.Important Reminder: Housewives are only allowed to opt for one incentive at a time. If you have registered for i-Suri earlier, you would need to cancel it before reapplying for i-Saraan.

The requirements for application are also easy. To register as an EPF member and be eligible for i-Saraan, you must be the following:

A Malaysian citizenBelow 55 years of ageSelf-employed

There is no minimum amount so you don't feel burdened by having to make mandatory contributions every month

Your contribution is flexible, meaning you get to choose just how much you want to put in your account, up to RM60,000 per year.

Photographers, models, writers, influencers, and YouTubers are all eligible for i-Saraan.
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There are so many benefits to i-Saraan:

It's a great way to save for your retirement so you can live comfortably once you decide to stop working.You can contribute according to your own time and within your own financial ability.You earn annual EPF dividends on your retirement savings, which have been around 6%* (that's higher than other savings accounts!)Receive income tax exemption of up to RM4,000.Enjoy additional government contribution of 15% on your contributed amount. Subject to a maximum of RM250 annually for members below age 55.Includes a death benefit of RM2,500.Check out the full list of benefits here.

*Subject to the investment performance for the year.

Safeguard your retirement whether you're a barber, plumber, contractor, or cleaner.
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Enjoy the benefits of EPF without having a full-time job! Find out how to register your account now.

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Shoot Stunning Night Photos And Videos In 4K With OPPO's New Flagship Smartphone

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This Spotlight is sponsored by OPPO.

Nowadays, one of the main things many people consider when looking for a smartphone is the device's camera.
With that in mind, OPPO has paid extra attention to the camera of their new flagship phone, the OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G.

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The newly launched flagship smartphone is a beautiful and powerful phone that delivers an excellent camera, strong performance, big battery, and fast charging — everything you need in the palm of your hand.And if you buy it now, during its First Sale period, you'll even get tonnes of freebies and rewards! But more on that later.

First, let's take a closer look at the OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G's camera to see what makes it so outstanding:

1. It uses a brand new dedicated imaging neural processing unit (NPU) called MariSilicon X, which handles all of the image processing

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During the phone's launch event, a big chunk of time was reserved for exploring all the camera features, and for good reason.What's cool about this new NPU is that it allows for a new feature — 4K Ultra Night Video. What can this feature do, you ask? Well, it allows you to shoot in lighting conditions as low as 5 lux, with better colour distribution, higher dynamic range, increased detail, and less visual noise.With MariSilicon X, your night-time videos and photos will be totally transformed, letting you create vibrant and dynamic content without having to worry about lighting.Check out this comparison of night photo quality from the OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G with MariSilicon X vs other flagship devices without MariSilicon X:

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2. Through OPPO's collaboration with Hasselblad, the Find X5 Pro 5G delivers natural colours and a more refined imaging experience

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In case you haven't heard of them, Hasselblad is a leading Swedish manufacturer of digital medium format cameras and lenses. By collaborating with them, OPPO is showing their commitment to making sure their latest flagship smartphone provides a world-class photography experience.Leveraging on Hasselblad's Natural Colour Calibration feature, the OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G brings out the most natural skin tone possible in portrait photography. Another cool feature born from the partnership is the Panorama Mode that creates ultra-wide photos in the style of Hasselblad's legendary XPan format.

An example of the XPan format.
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3. The main camera uses a five-axis optical image stabilisation system to ensure clear photos and steady video footage

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Consisting of a three-axis sensor shift and a two-axis lens shift, the five-axis optical image stabilisation system not only ensures that your video footage is rock-steady, but also allows for longer exposures for clear, non-blurry photos.Meanwhile, the new RGBW sensor can gather 60% more light than the previous version, so that you can capture more details with your shots.

Besides the camera, the OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G also boasts other impressive features, particularly when it comes to its processor and battery

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The smartphone is powered by the latest-generation, multicore Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, which is said to be the Android chipset of the year that's also sported by a number of other high-end handsets.With this processor, the smartphone is supercharged to handle even the most demanding games and applications. That means everything from the camera and other built-in functions to things like streaming and gaming, everything works super fast with no jitters at all.At the same time, OPPO has doubled down on efforts to boost battery life and level-up power management. The Find X5 Pro 5G's large, 5000mAh dual-cell battery reflects a capacity increase of more than 11% over the Find X3 Pro.And with the support of enhanced 80W SUPERVOOC Flash-charging technology, as well as 50W AIRVOOC, the Find X5 Pro 5G can be charged from almost empty to 50% in just 12 minutes or up to 100% in just 47 minutes with wireless charging.

All in all, the OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G is definitely a smartphone to consider if you're in the market for a new one

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It's sure to impress photography enthusiasts, and beyond that, it delivers everything a modern smartphone should, be it speed, performance, design, or features.Plus, if you buy it during the First Sale promo period from 28 to 29 May, you'll get the OPPO Enco X2 earbuds worth RM799 for free! On top of that, you'll also be able to claim an exclusive Gold membership in the My OPPO App and enjoy rewards worth up to RM1,299!

For more information on the OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G, head over to your nearest participating OPPO Brands store or check out OPPO's website

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Xiaomi Launches Dash Cam In Malaysia With A Price Of RM248

Chinese tech firm Xiaomi has launched its dash cam in Malaysia

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Xiaomi recently added the gadget into its Lazada store, which has been stocking other products including power banks, smartphones, and lamps.

With a sleek, matte black finish, the Mi Dash Cam has a built-in mic, speakers, and a 240mAh battery

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It allows drivers to record footages at 160-degrees in full HD through the camera’s f/1.8 6-elements lens and Sony IMX323 sensor, while the three-inch LCD display lets drivers view the road ahead in clear sight.

Out of the box, you get the dash cam, a 3.5m long USB cable, a windscreen sticker, a camera holder, and a USB car charger

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Apart from the dash cam, SoyaCincau reported that Xiaomi also added a camera that lets you capture 360-degree videos of up to 26.88 megapixel

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Powering the Mi Sphere camera is a 1,600mAh battery which can support QuickCharge 2.0 charging via microUSB. Connectivity wise, the camera is controlled via an app and it supports Bluetooth 4.0 as well as WiFi.It is also equipped with an Ambarella-branded A12 image processor and stabiliser.However, it appears Xiaomi has since removed the Mi Sphere Camera from the store as all attempts to search for it have failed.

The Mi Dash Cam can be yours for RM248. Unfortunately, it is currently out of stock at the time of writing.

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If you're interested in getting one, be sure to visit the store from time to time so you won't miss out on a restock.


Jika WiFi Anda Sering Digodam, Ini 4 Cara Untuk Anda Ketahuinya & Cara Untuk Blok Mereka

Sekarang ini memang banyak kes WiFi di rumah kena curi dengan jiran-jiran yang jenis pandai hack. Macam mana anda boleh perasan? Bila WiFi di rumah tiba-tiba jadi slow je walaupun bayar tak pernah skip.

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Bila anda bayar mahal untuk connection WiFi yang begitu perlahan, mestilah anda suspek sesuatu yang tidak kena. Betul tak?Lebih-lebih lagi bila dapat tahu jiran sebelah memang jenis yang pandai godam komputer dan pelbagai alat elektronik yang lain.Jadi, perkongsian oleh seorang lelaki di laman Twitter ini memang sangat berguna iaitu cara untuk mengetahui jika ada yang menggodam komputer atau peranti WiFi anda.Baca perkongsian penuh di bawah:

Image via Twitter @_fidauddin

1. Taip nombor seperti di bawah di address bar dan ikuti langkah seterusnya:

Image via Twitter @_fidauddin

Image via Twitter @_fidauddin

2. Semak router di rumah seperti gambar di bawah dan lihat password dan username untuk login:

Image via Twitter @_fidauddin

3. Seterusnya, klik di tab connected clients untuk mengetahui berapa ramai yang sedang mengguna WiFi anda secara haram

Image via Twitter @_fidauddin

Image via Twitter @_fidauddin

4. Untuk step terakhir, jika anda terjumpa peranti yang tidak dikenali, boleh ikuti langkah di bawah:

Image via Twitter @_fidauddin

Image via Twitter @_fidauddin

Lagi satu, jika anda ingin menyembunyikan signal WiFi anda daripada dikesan oleh orang lain, ikuti cara ini:

Image via Twitter @jaycvevo

Senang je bukan? Harap-harap lepas ini WiFi di rumah tak slow lagi lah. :P

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8 Rare Malaysian Desserts From Different States That You Never Knew Existed

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1. Emping | Perlis

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Emping means rice flakes in Malay, and is a traditional dessert from Perlis. This unique snack is made using young green grains of glutinous paddy that are separated from their husks through several heating and pounding processes.Sometimes wrapped in banana leaf, emping is eaten with freshly grated coconut, sugar, and salt. Since not a lot of people know how to make it, emping is a rare Perlis treat that you should try if you get the chance.In fact, emping is only available once a year, during the monsoon season.

2. Kuih Bunga Pudak | Kedah

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Named after the Pandanus plant, or pokok pudak, this kuih is a traditional heritage for those living in Kedah, especially around Alor Setar and Jitra. The filling consists of grated coconut, sugar, and coloured dye, while the skin is made with a thin layer of flour.Although the ingredients are easily accessible, making it requires skill. First, you'll need to sift flour into a wok, then scoop the filling in. Next, the tricky part is folding the kuih into nice and even rectangles.It is usually served at events and during festive seasons. However, the rare kuih is difficult to find as not many have the skills to make it.

Image via Nrl Frhn (YouTube)

3. See Koh Th'ng | Penang

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See Koh Th'ng, which translates as Four Fruits Soup, is a kind of tong sui you'll find along Kimberley Street in Penang. Some stalls still follow the traditional method of using charcoal to make the soup, giving it a distinct aroma.As its name suggests, there are four main ingredients, which are ginkgo nuts, lotus seeds, longan, and red beans, served in a bowl of sweet soup. Refreshing and tasty, you can have See Koh Th'ng warm or chilled. People tend to have it for supper, or along with their dinner.

4. Kuih Belimbing | Terengganu

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While this may look like a short version of churros, kuih belimbing actually originates from Terengganu and has been around for many years. Also known as kuih terembat, the traditional way of eating it is to dip it in sugar water, but you can also sprinkle it with regular sugar.Great as a snack, kuih belimbing is actually fairly simple to make. All you need is a few ingredients like flour, egg, margarine, sugar, and vanilla essence. The secret is to use a star-shaped mould to give the kuih its distinctive look, before deep frying until golden brown.It is often eaten as a tea-time snack, or for buka puasa during Ramadan.

5. Kuih Tahi Itik | Kelantan

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Kuih tahi itik is a traditional dessert in Kelantan that's made with egg whites. An interesting fact is that kuih tahi itik was actually served as a side kuih. This is because it was often made alongside kuih jala mas or kuih pauh dilayang, which used egg yolks.As such, it is not widely available, except during specific seasons like school holidays, during which you can find this kuih at markets and pasar tani. You may also see it served at weddings.Now a part of Kelantan's longstanding heritage, kuih tahi itik is cooked over a flame with rice flour, sugar, pandan leaves, and a few other ingredients, culminating in a sweet, sticky, addictive dessert. It is often served with plain tea, as the kuih itself is pretty sweet.

6. Hinompuka | Sabah

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Hinompuka is a steamed glutinous rice cake that's popular among Kadazan people in Sabah. This delicious gooey kuih is made with brown rice flour, glutinous red rice flour, palm sugar, and grated coconut flesh, then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed.Some people even add banana or sweet potato into Hinompuka to give it a different kind of flavour. Available at local markets and served during special occasions like weddings and Hari Kaamatan, Hinompuka is a special dessert worth a try if you're in Sabah.

7. Tebaloi | Sarawak

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Tebaloi is a crispy cracker made with sago flour, eggs, desiccated coconut, sugar, turmeric, and other ingredients. The traditional method of making tebaloi is labour intensive, as you'll need to flatten the dough on a large banana leaf with a rolling pin, before grilling it over the fire for 20 minutes.

Image via Utusan Borneo

Next, you'll have to cut the dough into four-by-four-inch squares, place them back into the fire, and use a heavy block to further flatten the crackers.While there are commercial versions of tebaloi available nowadays, the traditional method used by the Melanau people in Sarawak is said to make the crackers crispier with better flavour. But, the advantage of the commercial version is that it makes tebaloi more widely available. You can find it in most shops in Sarawak.

8. Kuih Sopang | Negeri Sembilan

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Kuih sopang is a traditional dessert from Negeri Sembilan that's made from glutinous rice flour, banana, palm sugar, and grated young coconut filling. Shaped into an oval, the kuih can be steamed or fried, and served with a thick coconut milk gravy.Fun fact, the name of this kuih actually came from Pekan Sepang, which is pronounced as "Sopang" in the local dialect.Though it is special kuih that's usually served during Hari Raya, you don't have to wait for the festive season to enjoy it. Widely available, it is sold at many kuih shops around Negeri Sembilan.

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Is your mouth watering after seeing these yummy Malaysian treats? Good news, you'll easily find recipes for these desserts online! :9

In fact, you can try whipping them up at home using Central Sugar Refinery (CSR) products

Image via Central Sugar Refinery (provided to SAYS)

Known as the Sugar Specialist, CSR has over 56 years of experience providing Malaysian homes with the finest sugar and specialty sweetener ingredients.From households and small bakeries, to big manufacturing factories, CSR has been the sugar brand that Malaysians have relied on for over five decades. There are many reasons why CSR is the preferred choice for Malaysians, including their quality products, innovativeness, and dedication to meet their consumer's wants and needs.

No matter what dessert you're preparing, CSR has got you covered

Image via Central Sugar Refinery (provided to SAYS)

From icing sugar and caster sugar, to unique alternatives like stevia and sugar mix, CSR offers a variety of sugar and sweetener ingredients you can use for baking, cooking, or beverages. In fact, CSR has four different kinds of brown sugar for you to choose from, ensuring you get the best taste for your sweet treats.

If you're planning to make kuih, CSR recommends going with their premium range of Soft Brown Sugar. This dark brown coloured sugar is softer and has a slightly moist texture, with a hint of caramel taste that will make your kuih taste even better!

Find out more about CSR's products on their website, Facebook, or Instagram. You can also buy CSR's products via their Lazada Flagship Store.

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8 Hilarious Photos Of Abang Bomba Catching The Weirdest Creatures In Malaysia

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We can always rely on Malaysia's Fire and Rescue Department team to get us out of a pickle.
Especially if it's to capture scary creatures that venture into our homes, big or small.

Plus, looking really good while doing their job. ;)

Image via @alysasofeea (TikTok)

As serious as their jobs are, there are times when one can't help but laugh at the things these abang bomba have been called in to catch

From house lizards to catfish, here are the most hilarious instances where civilians have called the fire department for.

1. A catfish

Image via Friends of Bomba Malaysia (Facebook)

According to Sinar Harian, this catfish allegedly stung a woman's cat to death.

2. A house lizard

Image via Fire & Rescue Department of Malaysia/Harian Metro

According to Harian Metro, residents called firefighters, thinking the house lizard in their closet was a much more dangerous monitor lizard.

3. A frog

Image via Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat Ampang (Facebook)

Ampang Fire and Rescue Department labelled this emergency as: frog.

4. A baby centipede

Image via Jabatan Bomba & Penyelamat Malaysia (Fire & Rescue Department of Malaysia) (Facebook)

Smol but scary.

5. A worm

Image via New Straits Times

According to New Straits Times, residents mistook this 13cm-long worm for a snake and called for firefighters to remove it.

6. A tree shrew

Image via Jabatan Bomba & Penyelamat Malaysia (Fire & Rescue Department of Malaysia) (Facebook)

Tree shrew when caught: Aww, nuts! :(

7. An owl

Image via Jabatan Bomba & Penyelamat Malaysia (Fire & Rescue Department of Malaysia) (Facebook)

Someone isn't getting their Hogwarts letter now. :(

8. A pair of underwear?

Image via Info Kemalangan & Bencana Malaysia (Facebook)

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Thank you abang bomba for always coming to the rescue, no matter what the emergency is

Image via @fallontonight/GIPHY

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It was the pur-fect save.

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