You Can Now Withdraw From Your EPF Account 1. Check Here To See If You're Eligible

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) announced in a press release yesterday, 16 November, that certain members can start accessing their savings in Account 1

Calling the scheme i-Sinar, the initiative aims to relieve the financial burdens of EPF members whose livelihoods have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.The proposal to allow EPF members to withdraw savings from Account 1 was brought up in late October and it sparked serious discussions among financial experts, employers, government officials, and the opposition.After taking the views from all parties, the government announced during the tabling of Budget 2021 that they will allow EPF members to withdraw up to RM6,000 - or RM500 a month for 12 months - from their retirement savings.While the move was generally welcomed, some lawmakers objected to the RM6,000 limit, while many more lawmakers said more studies needed to conducted before a decision can be made.The i-Sinar scheme was born following debates in Parliament and it aims to supersede Budget 2021. EPF has since finalised its fundamental mechanics.

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So to help you understand the i-Sinar scheme, here are six things you need to know:

1. Not every EPF member is eligible for the i-Sinar scheme

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Previously, the initiative would have benefited 600,000 EPF members affected by the pandemic and a total of RM4 billion would be channelled back to the people.In a press release on Monday, EPF said they have widened the number of eligible members to two million and it is estimated that about RM14 billion will be made available.The only eligible applicants for the scheme are people who have:- Lost their jobs,- Are on no-pay leave, or- Have no other source of income.

2. EPF members can start applying for the scheme beginning December 2020

Eligible applicants can expect funds to be credited into their bank accounts by the end of the year."First crediting will take place in January 2021. Advances will be made over a period of six months from the first date of crediting," EPF said.

3. The savings taken from Account 1 must be replenished in the future

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EPF chief executive officer Tunku Alizakri Alias emphasised that EPF members are not "withdrawing" from their Account 1, but rather asking for an "advance", reported The Edge Markets.Meaning, those who opt for the scheme must one day re-contribute the money taken from Account 1 back."All future contributions will be 100% credited to Account 1 until such time the amount advanced is replenished. Thereafter, contributions will revert to 70% to Account 1 and 30% to Account 2," EPF said.Tunku Alizakri said there is no deadline for EPF members to replenish the advanced amount, but they will have to start re-contributing to their retirement savings once they have been re-employed or their businesses start picking up again.

4. The withdrawal limit is capped at RM9,000 for those who have less than RM90,000 in their Account 1

Whether you have RM10,000, RM70,000, or RM89,999 in your Account 1, you can only withdraw RM9,000 from your savings.In the first month, the advance for this category of applicants is capped at RM4,000, while the balance will be divided equally over the next five months.As for those who have less than RM9,000 in their Account 1, they can advance all of the money as long as RM100 is left in the account.

5. Those who have more than RM90,000 in their Account 1 can only advance up to RM60,000

This category of applicants can only access up to 10% of their Account 1 or RM60,000, whichever is lower.To illustrate, if an EPF member has RM100,000 in their Account 1, they are eligible to advance RM10,000; if an EPF member has RM1,000,000 in their Account 1, they can only advance up to RM60,000.In the first month, the advance will be capped at RM10,000, while the balance will be divided equally over the next five months.

A breakdown of how much eligible EPF members can advance under the scheme.
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6. Although not all EPF members are eligible for the scheme, it will affect all members in the long-term

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The CEO of the provident fund said those who plan to take advantage of the scheme will have to bear the consequences of forgoing their compounded returns given in their Account 1, citing there is "no free lunch" in the world.As for EPF members who are not eligible for the scheme, their returns for the coming months will also be affected as the scheme will be allocating RM11 billion to RM15 billion to the members.The pool of money EPF has for investments will be diminished and it is expected future dividend payouts will be affected, reported The Edge Markets.You can read EPF's full press release here.

Budget 2021 was tabled on 6 November. Here are the highlights from the budget and how it affects you:

                #Budget2021: 19 Highlights From Tengku Zafrul's Announcement And How It Affects You

The total amount allocated for Budget 2021 is the largest in history with a value of RM322.5 billion.

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Majlis Akad Nikah 29 Pasangan Pengantin Terpaksa Ditangguh - JAIS

Temu janji majlis akad nikah seramai 29 pasangan yang sepatutnya dilaksanakan di Pejabat Agama Islam (PAID) Klang ditangguhkan susulan arahan PKPB

Pengarah Jabatan Agama Islam Selangor (JAIS), Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad
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Menurut laporan, Pengarah JAIS Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad berkata, penangguhan itu melibatkan semua temu janji yang telah dibuat sebelum atau pada Rabu minggu lalu.“Penangguhan itu dibuat berikutan larangan bagi semua aktiviti di masjid dan surau oleh JAIS di seluruh daerah Klang selain penguatkuasaan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Bersyarat (PKPB) pada Jumaat lalu.“Sebarang temu janji akad nikah individu terlibat di PAID Klang akan dijadualkan semula,” katanya.

Sebarang perkembangan terkini berkaitan pelaksanaan majlis akad nikah di daerah Klang akan dimaklumkan dari semasa ke semasa

Tular sebelum ini, seramai 118 pasangan itu hari bernikah dalam dalam satu hari sejak PKPB dilaksanakan di Mukim Klang pada 9 Oktober lalu.Kebimbangan sekatan pergerakan dan majlis pernikahan diadakan sepanjang tempoh PKPB di Mukim Klang menjadi punca PAID diserbu.

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M'sian Woman Claims Bangkok Hotel Staff Stole Her Money And Diamond Ring Worth RM29,000

On Tuesday, 18 June, Facebook user Celine Tan took to her account to share her first "bad experience" with a 4-star hotel in Bangkok

The Malaysian woman wrote that she checked-in at Loft Bangkok Hotel on 9 June and the next day, on the morning of 10 June her valuables — some hard cash and a diamond ring worth USD7,000 (RM29,081) — were missing from her hotel room.According to Celine, a check on closed-circuit television footage (CCTV) showed that her valuables were stolen by a staff of the four-star hotel.A video uploaded on her now viral Facebook post, which has been shared over 1,500 times, a man can be heard asking a female housekeeping staff to admit to the theft.At which point, another man, who can be seen in the video, presumably the hotel manager, can be heard saying: "Yes, she keep the money."

Posted by Celine Tan on Tuesday, 18 June 2019

While a police report was lodged the same day and the hotel manager allegedly promised to take full responsibility of Celine's lost valuables, she claimed that she never got her valuables back

"It's really ridiculous that a 4-star hotel would do such a thing."Their boss said that they would compensate me for all the losses. Even if they could not find my belongings and rings, the boss said that they would take full responsibility," the woman wrote on her Facebook post.However, when she asked the hotel manager how are they going to compensate her, the manager allegedly told her that the hotel does not have cash.And on 12 June, the day of her departure from Bangkok, Celine couldn't get in touch with the hotel manager after he had allegedly promised to meet her."We waited until 3:30pm and found that something was wrong. They did not explain it at all," she wrote, adding that as a result, she missed her flight.Celine ended her post warning others to "not to stay in this hotel".

Police questioning the housekeeping staff.
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Loft Hotel Bangkok has since released a statement

In the statement posted its official Facebook page, the 4-star hotel claimed that the guest did not keep her high-value ring in the safety box for keeping valuable items."We have a notice for everyone in the hotel rooms to always keep any valuable items in the safety box or with themselves," the statement said, adding that as there was no 'Do not disturb' sign displayed outside the room, housekeeping had entered to clean it.Loft Bangkok Hotel also claimed that there is no evidence to show that their employee stole the woman's valuables and that the Malaysian Embassy is aware of the situation.In the statement, which has received negative comments from netizens, the hotel added that they have a "high-security system that has been praised by the government".


[VIDEO] Pengantin Alih Tangan Suami Sebab Takut 'Awning' Tudung Rosak Cuit Hati Netizen

Sebut saja tentang pembatalan air sembahyang selepas akad nikah, pasti ada saja aksi lucu spontan pengantin yang mencuri perhatian ramai

Mana tidaknya, detik itu merupakan kali pertama mereka bersentuhan sebagai suami isteri yang sah dan diperhatikan pula oleh keluarga serta sanak saudara.Sudah tentu masing-masing berasa malu dan gelabah apabila disuruh bersalaman dan mencium dahi isteri.Namun lain pula dengan sepasang pengantin baru ini apabila gelagat spontan mereka tular di laman aplikasi TikTok beberapa hari lalu dan sekali gus mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh tersebut di bawah:

  @anieysah97   bunyi asal  - รɦƶ0610

Cepat-cepat alihkan tangan suami sebaik saja 'awning' tudung disentuh

Menerusi video yang berdurasi 39 saat  itu, pengantin perempuan yang bernama Anieysah kelihatan tidak dapat menahan ketawa apabila suaminya meletakkan kesemua tapak tangan di atas kepalanya semasa jurufoto sedang mengambil gambar mereka.Mungkin nervous kerana kali pertama, pengantin lelaki itu nampak agak kekok apabila diminta melafazkan doa sambil meletakkan tangan di atas ubun-ubun isterinya.Oleh kerana risau 'awning' tudungnya akan kemik, dia dengan selamba mengalihkan tangan suaminya beberapa kali sebelum pengantin lelaki itu diajar cara yang betul oleh jurufoto.

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"Dia punya pegang mula-mula tu macam nak keluarkan saka" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video Anieysah telah mendapat 1.2 juta tontonan serta hampir 107,000 tanda suka di TikTok.Rata-rata netizen terhibur melihat gelagat mereka yang mencuit hati itu dan kebanyakannya menyokong tindakan Anieysah yang menjaga 'awning' tudungnya daripada kemik. Siapa je yang taknak kekal cantik semasa hari bahagia kan?Antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Orang lelaki yang nak kahwin tu kena take note siap-siap ya pasal benda ni :P


M'sian Bakat List #9: Meet The Entrepreneur-Artist Who Turns Metal Into Art Masterpieces

Sculptures made from wood and stone are  common but sculptures made entirely out of metal or steel are not something you see every day

A metal rooster!
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Meet Nizam Abdullah, a local sculptor famous for his metal sculptures. The Limkokwing alumni's work has been featured in local and international art galleries.

Abdullah posing with one of his sculptures
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"I chose to do metal sculpturing because of the 3D look it achieves. The texture of the sculpture is also very different from other sculptures made from other materials", said Abdullah who graduated from Limkokwing University in 2004 as a fine arts student majoring in metal sculptures with a minor in painting.

One of Abdullah's sculptures on display at a cafe in Publika
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Over the years, he has won many accolades including second place at the International Landscape and Garden and a feature at the International OITA Sculpture in Japan.

After his graduation, Abdullah worked as a lecturer at his alma mater for three years before setting up his own studio - Nazimabdullah Studio - back in 2012

Nazimabdullah Studio
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While Abdullah is not the first metal sculptor in Malaysia, he's one of first few to set up his own business. “You can call me an entrepreneur-artist. It's all about being street smart,” he said in an interview with The Malay Mail.

The first metal sculpture he made that sparked off the idea for the business was his rooster series

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"The series is my personal artwork that is meant for exhibition and collectors. I made 20 different types of roosters with different finishings for this series. I chose the rooster because it is my Chinese animal zodiac. I’m also a metal rooster hence the use of the material in this sculpture,” he said.

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Sculpting a rooster out of metal is not an easy feat too. “It's pretty challenging to bend metal, which is a hard, physical material and turn it into a soft look and flow of an actual rooster body,” he said.

At his studio, Abdullah and his team work day and night to come out with custom designs for clients

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The pricing for each design depends highly on the complexity and finish of the work. Aside from stainless steel, he also uses industrial parts like pipes and zinc.

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Abdullah's work has since expanded to interior design. He now uses his expertise in sculpting to create modern and functional furniture for the home and office.

Some of the types of furniture Abdullah created
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Unlike sculpting, Abdullah makes sure that the materials are altered to suit the functional characteristics of a furniture.

For more awesome sculptures, do follow Abdullah on Facebook!

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Carlsberg Wants To Give Away Free Hotpot Sets This CNY So You Can Feast With Loved Ones

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Hotpot, steamboat, loh, huo guo — however you call it, there's nothing quite like having a hearty hotpot meal together with loved ones, especially during Chinese New Year!

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From dipping slices of thinly-cut meat into piping hot broth, to hunting for your favourite ingredient, eating hotpot is always a fun affair, whether it's with family or friends.This Chinese New Year, it'll be the first time in a long while for many of us to see relatives from different states, or friends that we haven't met in years. And what better way to enjoy each other's company than over a hotpot meal and some ice cold beer or cider? ;P

This Year of the Tiger, Carlsberg wants to spread the ong by giving away free hotpot sets, so you can enjoy a hotpot feast from the comfort and safety of your own home <3

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The hotpot set comes with:- 1 x 28cm Neoflam Stockpot- 1 x Da Long Yi Hotpot soup base- 1 x Connor's Stout- 1 x Dato' Joey Yap edition playing cads

Plus, it's super easy to redeem this free hotpot set worth RM209. All you have to do is buy any three cartons of participating brands like Carlsberg, 1664, Asahi, Somersby, or Connor's (including a minimum of one carton of 1664 Blanc/Rosé, Somersby Cider (Assorted), Asahi, or Connor's).Next, just upload your receipt here to get the hotpot set delivered straight to your doorstep!

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That's not all, there are all kinds of prizes and freebies up for grabs, as well as limited edition Carlsberg CNY cans, so don't miss out!

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Carlsberg has also partnered with certified feng shui consultant Dato' Joey Yap to give out 2022 zodiac predictions.
Wondering what your fortune is for the year? Head over to this microsite and click on your zodiac to find out!

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As a reminder, the legal drinking age in Malaysia is 21 years old. That means you need to be 21 and non-Muslim in order to buy and consume alcohol. Remember to always drink responsibly and in moderation. If you plan to drink, try carpooling with a friend who isn't drinking or catch a cab instead of driving. Also, make sure you always abide by the SOPs.


Menu Bajet: Hasilkan Stir-Fry Ayam & Brokoli Ringkas Ini Menggunakan 10 Bahan Asas Sahaja

Tahun baru ini, pastinya semua hendak mulakan tabiat makan yang lebih sihat bukan?

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Minggu ini, kami telahpun menghasilkan resipi Stir-fry Ayam dan Brokoli yang cukup enak untuk anda. Resipi ini bukan sahaja sihat dan sedap untuk dinikmati, malah hanya menggunakan bajet yang sangat rendah untuk dihasilkan. Kesemua bahan yang digunakan juga merupakan bahan asas yang biasanya boleh didapati di dapur rumah anda.  Makan bersama nasi putih panas dan telur mata kerbau, memang cukup padu!

Beginilah caranya untuk menghasilkan Stir-Fry Ayam Dan Brokoli:

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Dapatkan resipi penuh di bawah:

Serving size: Menghidangkan 2.Bahan-bahan - Minyak masak secukupnya- 1 ulas bawang putih (Dicincang)- 1 biji bawang merah (dipotong dadu) - 800 gram ayam kisar - 2 sudu besar sos tiram- 2 sudu besar kicap cair- 1/2 cawan brokoli (Dipotong kecil)- 1/2 batang lobak merah (dipotong dadu)- 1 biji cili merah (Dihiris)- lada hitam secukup rasa- garam secukup rasa Cara1. Panaskan minyak dalam kuali, kemudian masukkan bawang putih dan bawang merah. Tumiskan sehingga naik bau. 2. Masukkan ayam kisar dan goreng sehingga keperangan. 3. Masukkan lobak merah, cili merah dan brokoli.4. Masukkan sos tiram, kicap cair, garam dan lada hitam. Gorengkan seketika. 5. Stir-fry ayam dan brokoli siap untuk dinikmati bersama nasi putih panas dan telur mata kerbau!

Selamat mencuba!

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                Nikmati Stew Daging Kentang Ringkas & Lazat Ini Pada Hari Sejuk. Sempurna Sangat!

Resipi stew daging kentang sedap ini sangat senang untuk dibuat dan hanya menggunakan 10 bahan sahaja!

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Tak Mahu Tanggung Dosa, Ridhuan Tee Keluar MCA

Pasti ramai yang mengenali penceramah bebas Ridhuan Tee Abdullah, tetapi mungkin tidak ramai mengetahui bahawa selama ini beliau adalah merupakan ahli seumur hidup Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA)

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Hari ini, beliau mengumumkan keluar MCA sebagai tanda protes pada penentangan berterusan parti itu terhadap hudud.

“Kerana perkembangan akhir-akhir ini (hudud). Saya tidak mahu menanggung dosa berada dalam parti sebegini,” katanya.

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Umum mengetahui, MCA adalah antara parti komponen BN yang amat lantang dan konsisten menentang pelaksanaan hudud

Beliau mendakwa parti komponen BN yang mewakili kaum Cina itu sebagai anti Islam selepas ia terang-terangan membantah usul Rang Undang-undang (RUU) Mahkamah Syariah (Bidang kuasa Jenayah) (Pindaan) 2016.

Kad Ahli Seumur Hidup.
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Ridhuan, seorang Cina Islam yang sebelum ini ahli seumur hidup MCA berkata parti itu bertindak rasis terhadap umat Islam apabila ia membantah RUU yang dibawa Presiden PAS Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang di Dewan Rakyat, Khamis lalu, lapor Ismaweb hari ini.“Saya tidak mahu menanggung dosa berada di dalam parti yang menjadi musuh Islam. Dengan ini saya mengisytiharkan keluar daripada MCA.

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Ridhuan memberitahu bahawa beliau mengambil masa empat tahun untuk lulus atas tujuan dakwah dan tidak mahu dikatakan “masuk Melayu” dan kekal sebagai seorang Cina walaupun telah memeluk Islam

Beliau memohon menjadi anggota MCA pada tahun 1995 atau 1996 tetapi hanya diluluskan pada tahun 2000.Beliau juga kesal dengan MCA kerana parti itu sepatutnya sudah memahami Islam dan cara hidup bangsa Melayu setelah Malaysia merdeka hampir 60 tahun.

Ridhuan mendakwa parti MCA sangat berunsur perkauman dan menurutnya juga sesiapa yang memusuhi Islam, juga adalah musuhnya

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“Sangkaan saya meleset apabila parti ini sangat perkauman dan menjadi musuh Islam. Siapa memusuhi Islam, dia musuh saya juga,” katanya.

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Beliau juga menggesa MCA dan Gerakan supaya keluar dari Malaysia dan menubuhkan parti masing-masing di negara komunis.

"Jika MCA dan Gerakan mahukan cara hidup yang lebih baik cari bumi sendiri."

Menurut laporan Ismaweb Ridhuan memberi kenyataan bahawa MCA sebenarnya buat-buat tidak faham, malah menghina bangsa peribumi yang mahukan hak di bumi sendiri. Oleh itu beliau mencadangkan MCA dan Gerakan cari bumi sendiri jika mahukan cara hidup yang lebih baik.

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“Hormat sikit peribumi di sini. Ini tanah mereka, mereka berhak mendapat apa yang sepatutnya menjadi hak mereka, sedangkan MCA, Gerakan, DAP dan yang lainnya tiada hak untuk campur tangan,” katanya.

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Namun Malaysiakini melaporkan MCA setakat ini masih belum menerima surat peletakan Ridhuan Tee ketika menghubungi ibu pejabat parti berkenaan

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Hebat & Kacak, Ini Top 10 Pemain Terhangat Piala Dunia FIFA 2022 Untuk Anda 'Cuci Mata'

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FIFA World Cup merupakan sebuah perlawanan bola sepak berprestij yang dinantikan-nantikan oleh semua orang

Setiap empat tahun, rakyat Malaysia pasti tidak ketinggalan untuk berkumpul di kedai mamak, restoran atau pun rumah bagi menyokong pemain bola sepak kegemaran masing-masing.Tahun ini tidak berbeza kerana 830 pemain dari seluruh dunia bersaing untuk satu trofi itu dalam Piala Dunia FIFA 2022.Walaupun ramai peminat sedang menonton perlawanan, namun ada juga yang bukan peminat bola sepak akan mengakui bahawa mereka menonton hanya untuk melihat beberapa pemain yang tampan saja.Jadi, jom kami kongsikan kepada anda antara beberapa pemain 'hot' bola sepak sepanjang FIFA World Cup 2022 ini.

1. Lionel Messi

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Umur: 35Negara: ArgentinaNombor jersi: 10Posisi: Penyerang

2. Eden Hazard

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Umur: 31Negara: BelgiumNombor jersi: 10Posisi: Penyerang

3. Rodrigo De Paul

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Umur: 28Negara: ArgentinaNombor jersi: 7Posisi: Pemain tengah

4. Mathew Leckie

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Umur: 31Negara: AustraliaNombor jersi: 7Posisi: Penyerang

5. Neymar

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Umur: 30Negara: BrazilNombor jersi: 10Posisi: Penyerang

6. Cristiano Ronaldo

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Umur: 37Negara: PortugalNombor jersi: 7Posisi: Penyerang

7. Ivo Grbić

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Umur: 26Negara: CroatiaNombor jersi: 12Posisi: Penjaga gol

8. Joachim Andersen

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Umur: 26Negara: DenmarkNombor jersi: 2Posisi: Pemain pertahanan

9. Kylian Mbappé

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Umur: 23Negara: PerancisNombor jersi: 10Posisi: Penyerang

10. Achraf Hakimi

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Umur: 24Negara: MoroccoNombor jersi: 2Kedudukan: Pemain pertahanan

2 in 1 betul semua pemain-pemain ni. Hebat pun hebat :D

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Will Malaysian Terrorists Turn Southeast Asia Into An Islamic State?

In their latest plot to expand their movement, three Malaysian terrorists of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have revealed their wishes to start an Islamic State in Southeast Asia (SEA)

'(From left) An Abu Sayyaf fighter with Malaysian militants Mahmud Ahmad, Muhammad Joraimee Awang Raimee and Muamar Gadafi, posing with an ISIS flag. PHOTO: BUKIT AMAN SPECIAL BRANCH COUNTER TERRORISM DIVISION'
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According to a report by The Malaysian Insider, the trio behind this alarming plan are former Universiti Malaya lecturer Dr Mahmud Ahmad, sundry shop owner Mohd Najib Husen and former Selayang Municipal Council employee Muhammad Joraimee Awang Raimee. The three Malaysian terrorists, are allegedly focused on collaborating with all the major terrorist organisations in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines to start a Southeast Asian Islamic state.

The Malaysian terrorist trio, were reportedly looking at a possible collaboration with two main, established, militant groups, namely, Abu Sayyaf and Jemaah Islamiah

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The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) is known to be the most dangerous terrorist group in the Philippines, infamous for their constant kidnappings for ransom, assassinations, and bombings.   In 2000, ASG kidnapped 21 people from a resort in Pulau Sipadan, Sabah and demanded multiple ransoms in the form of millions of dollars and release of the terrorist behind in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, Ramzi Yousef.Abu Sayyaf terrorists are also the ones that bombed the Superferry 14 in the Philippines in 2004, killing 116 people, thus making it Philippines' worst terrorist attack and the world's most lethal terrorist attack on sea to date. Jemaah Islamiah (JI), on the other hand, is an Islamic terrorist group that operates from major South East Asian countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. These terrorists are responsible for the atrocious 2002 Bali bombings in Indonesia's popular tourist spot, Kuta, that killed 202 instantly and injured 209 more people.

In order to establish an Islamic State here, the leader spearheading the plan, needs to swear his allegiance to ISIS supremo, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria

IS terrorist, Mahmud Ahmad, was previously a lecturer at Universiti Malaya
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“He (Mahmud) has performed the ‘bai’ah’ or the oath of allegiance on video but to form the Southeast Asian cell of Isis, Mahmud has to travel to Syria and swear his allegiance in front of Isis supremo Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi," said Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter-Terrorism division head Datuk Ayob Khan. “We discovered through intelligence sharing that going to Syria is his priority now.”

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ISIS has been actively luring in Malaysians to join the terrorist group and last year the local authorities managed to stop three enthusiastic Malaysian Jihadists from joining the Islamic State:

                3 Would-Be Malaysian Jihadists Arrested By Police At The KL International Airport

Too eager to fight for ISIS, the three Jihadists were lured by a senior Malaysian militant into joining the Islamic S...

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Meanwhile, Ayob thinks Malaysian IS members will have difficulty in launching attacks here as they do not possess the technical skills to assemble bombs

Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter-Terrorism division head Datuk Ayob Khan
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The lack of technical expertise to devise bombs serves as a handicap to locals affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) militants from launching attacks in the country."Nevertheless, Malaysian IS-aligned members are believed to have strong ideological commitment."Although lacking in technical expertise, Malaysian IS members should not be given a chance to launch an attack in the country," he (Ayob) told reporters after a briefing on IS terrorists at the Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) Kedah auditorium in Alor Setar today.

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In contrary to that, intelligence reports revealed that Malaysian ISIS members, are being upgraded from mere janitors into suicide bombers and assisting with terrorist missions in Iraq

Muhamad Syazani Mohd Salim, 28, a Malaysian, was killed last year during a clash with Iraqi forces
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Previously cleaners and guards at the camps, Malaysians who fell for the IS’ promise of a false “jihad” are now being trained to become snipers and suicide bombers with the specific goal of regaining its grip on Iraq.Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter Terrorism Division head Senior Asst Comm Datuk Ayub Khan said the terror group now counted on some Malaysians to carry out its special ops missions all over Iraq.SAC Ayub said the Malaysian militants were plucked from the Khatibah Nusantara cell in Syria to join the special ops squads.

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Moreover, Defense Minister Hishammuddin Hussein, today, 16 November, revealed that, IS terrorists are planning to kidnap some Malaysians leaders for "crossing religious boundaries"

Defense Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein
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Hishammuddin Hussein said he was among those on the list and that the information had been revealed to him by the country’s national security bodies in March this year before the joint Asean Defence Ministers meeting in Langkawi, The Star Online reported.“I confirm that IS is targeting our leaders, but the threat will not stop us from continuing to fight terrorism in the country and region,” he said at a Deepavali open house here yesterday.A Bukit Aman official said others on the list included senior Cabinet members and added, “We found out about their master plan when questioning IS member Murad Halimuddin.“Murad said they wanted to kidnap the leaders whom they regard as tagut (those who have crossed religious boundaries).”

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Responding to that, the authorities have promised to tighten nationwide security, especially with Malaysia set to host the Asean Summit, that will see the gathering of prominent world leaders in Kuala Lumpur, next week

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar
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All police branches and divisions are doubling their efforts as they prepare to host United States President Barack Obama, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and a host of other world leaders at the weekend summit to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar also said police were working with neighbouring countries to foil the alleged plans of lecturer-turned-terrorist Dr Mahmud Ahmad, who was reportedly forming an Islamic State of Syria and Iraq (Isis) terror bloc in Southeast Asia.In a report in July, after police here arrested two Malaysians linked to Isis, Khalid had warned that intelligence had revealed that the suspects were planning attacks in Malaysia.

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Meanwhile, shedding light on Malaysian ISIS members' plans to create an Islamic State here, criminologist P. Sundramoorthy, thinks that they are driven more by social inequalities and injustices and are just using Islam as a shield and tool to extort money

Criminologist Prof Dr P. Sundramoorthy of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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Criminologist P. Sundramoorthy told The Sunday Times that he believed the Malaysian militants' attempt to form an inter-nation terror group was due to the fact that they have been unable to gain sufficient support from any individual country.Associate Professor Sundramoorthy, who is from Universiti Sains Malaysia's Research Team on Crime and Policing, said these militants have now gone beyond the scope of religion."Many still think IS champions the rights of Islam but it has got to do with social injustice, economic inequalities, political suppression and other reasons. But unfortunately, religion has been used as an anchor to all these motivations," he said.To stem the growth of such terror groups, Prof Sundramoorthy said international efforts are needed to address the root causes, such as social injustice, so as to prevent divisions in society that may lead to problems of terrorism.

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Recent events have proven that terror attacks are fast becoming the realities of many countries in the world. Last Friday, 14 November, a series of terror attacks were launched in various parts of Paris that has killed more than 120 people:

                4 Facts You Should Know About The Shootings And Explosion In Paris That Killed 120 People

It was a coordinated terrorist attack by at least half a dozen attackers.

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"Datuk" Who Lashed Out At Car Park Attendant Did It Because Of A RM3 Parking Fee

A middle-aged man is being investigated by the police after a video of him assaulting a carpark attendant went viral on social media

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According to the caption of the Facebook post, the incident happened on 18 September at the car park office of a five-star hotel in Kuala Lumpur. The user who posted the CCTV footage also claimed that "no action has been taken" to date.

The video, which has been viewed over 80,000 times at the time of writing, showed the man storming into the booth before hitting and shoving a chair at the attendant

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In the comments section, netizens claimed that the man is a "Datuk" and a director of a local investment firm specialising in telecommunications. The man is also said to be driving a Range Rover.

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Police have since identified the man. It was also revealed that the suspect confronted the victim for refusing to raise the boom gate because he did not pay the RM3 parking fee.

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According to New Straits Times, Brickfields police chief Assistant Commissioner Ruslan Khalid confirmed that the victim, who suffered minor bruises, lodged a police report the next day. He also said the the case has been classified as voluntarily causing hurt under Section 323 of the Penal Code.

Watch the intense altercation here:

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Lelaki Ini Meninggal Dunia Selepas 4 Hari Doa Tanpa Tidur Agar Trump Sembuh Dari Covid-19

Seorang lelaki warga India yang dikenali sebagai Bussa Krishna meninggal dunia akibat serangan jantung pada 11 Oktober lalu

Dia dikatakan mengalami tekanan perasaan atau stress setelah mengetahui bahawa idolanya, Presiden Amerika Syarikat, Donald Trump dilaporkan positif wabak Covid-19.Lelaki yang berusia 33 tahun itu mengabdikan diri dengan Trump sepanjang hayatnya sebelum dilaporkan meninggal dunia.

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Terus murung selepas dapat tahu Trump positif Covid-19

Dia yang telah menyembah Trump sejak empat tahun lalu ketika Trump datang ke dalam mimpinya merasa tertekan dan tidak mempunyai selera makan selepas mendengar Trump menghidap virus tersebut.Menurut kata sepupunya, walaupun lelaki itu tidak lulus dalam persekolahan namun, dia tidak pernah terlepas dengan berita terkini mengenai politik dunia.

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Sejak mendapat berita mengenai Trump itu, dia telah berdoa selama empat hari berturut-turut tanpa tidur agar Trump sembuh daripada penyakit Covid-19 itu.Tambahnya lagi, dia dikatakan tidak mengalami komplikasi perubatan sebelum ini, tetapi kesihatannya semakin merosot bila dia mengetahui bahawa Trump dimasukkan ke hospital.

Sanggup menukar nama asalnya kepada Trump Kriss

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Tahun lalu, Krishna mendapat perhatian media antarabangsa kerana membuat patung Trump setinggi 1.8 meter bagi meraikan ulang tahun Presiden AS itu.Ia dianggarkan bernilai 200,000 rupee (RM11,000) yang sering dimandikan dengan susu lembu.Dalam pada itu, Bussa Krishnan Raju juga telah mengubah namanya menjadi Trump Kriss sebagai penghormatan kepada idolanya dan telah berpuasa setelah mengetahui Trump dijangkiti Covid-19.

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Instagram Has A New Notes Feature And We're Just As Confused As You

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Instagram recently rolled out a feature to some of its users, and it's a bit of a head scratcher.
Dubbed 'Instagram Notes', this new feature allows you to write short notes of up to 60 characters to be shared to your followers

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You may have seen this around, but if you're wondering how to get to it, you just need head to your Instagram inbox and the notes be featured at the top of your screen.Just like Instagram stories, your notes will be featured to your followers for a period of 24 hours. People can also reply to your notes and vice versa.

If you're puzzled on what the feature is for, don't worry — you're not the only one

A lot of netizens have taken to Twitter to ask the question 'what exactly does this Feature do?' and to be honest, we're just as puzzled as you guys :P.

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Essentially, it seems that the feature is akin to a status update for you to tell your followers how you're feeling at the moment

You can crack jokes, and now you have a newer way to hint to your crush to send you a text, hehe.What do you think this feature is for?


Here's What State Muftis And Politicians Are Saying About Malaysian LGBTs

All eyes have been on the Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and Transgenders (LGBT) community in Malaysia lately, especially after the controversial removal of portraits from an exhibition in Penang last week

Portraits of LGBT activists Nisha Ayub and Pang Khee Teik were removed from the George Town Festival exhibition in Penang last week.
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The recent scrutiny intensified after Islamic Affairs Minister Mujahid Yusof Rawa claimed that the "promotion" of LGBT activities are against Pakatan Harapan's government policy.On top of that, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Fuziah Salleh stressed that members of the LGBT community are unwanted as role models for children. Nonetheless, between calls for respecting and "treating" them, the community has not heard the end of it. Over the last week, more politicians and state muftis weighed in on the activism, bodies, and daily lives of Malaysian LGBTs.

Here are some of their statements on the LGBT community:

1. "What they (LGBTs) are really fighting for is freedom for animals."

Penang mufti Datuk Seri Dr. Wan Salim Wan Mohd Noor
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Malaysiakini reported on 10 August that Penang mufti Datuk Seri Dr. Wan Salim Wan Mohd Noor likened the freedom of LGBT individuals to the freedom of animals, before adding that the freedom of man is "limited by religion and customs". "There is no absolute freedom in this world, even in biology there are limits," Wan Salim added.However, despite opposing to calls for allowing "unnatural" sex, the mufti reiterated that the LGBT community possess rights as Malaysians.

2. "If it (urine) exits from a male organ, then use the men's toilet."

Perlis Mufti Datuk Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin
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Yesterday, 13 August, Malay Mail reported Perlis mufti Datuk Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin as saying to transgenders that they should be "examined" while they urinate to determine which gender's toilet to use."I would like to suggest that if any individual is confused, it is recommended (that) he meets an expert to examine him while he urinates to determine the origin of the urine," Asri was quoted as saying by Malay Mail. The mufti added that transgenders should "go to the hospital" if their urine "does not come out from either male or female genitals".

3. "The best solution is for them (LGBTs) to use the disabled toilets until the society can accept them."

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Fuziah Salleh
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Following her comments on LGBTs being unwanted as role models to children, Fuziah suggested to transgenders yesterday that they should use toilets for the disabled before the government finds a solution for them.Referring to males who psychologically believe that they are females, Fuziah cited public concern over their choice of public toilets."When he (a transgender) is using the female toilet, some would not feel comfortable and may be concerned for their safety," Fuziah was quoted as saying by New Straits Times.

4. "You can see certain physical differences in the brain that causes them (LGBTs) to behave as such."

Deputy Health Minister Dr. Lee Boon Chye
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Deputy Health Minister Dr. Lee Boon Chye said yesterday that members of the LGBT community simply had a brain aberration, an "organic disorder", rather than having mental illnesses. "If you look at the magnetic resonance imaging scans of the human brain, you can see certain physical differences in the brain that causes them (LGBTs) to behave as such," Dr. Lee was quoted as saying by Malay Mail.

What do you think about these statements on the LGBT community? Let us know in the comments below.

Here's a recap of the controversial removal of LGBT activists' portraits from the George Town Festival exhibition in Penang:

                Mujahid Confirms LGBT Activists' Portraits Removed From George Town Festival On His Orders

The two portraits were part of the a month-long exhibition.

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                Marina Mahathir And Several Leaders Slam Decision For Removing LGBT Portraits In Exhibit

Taking a stand for the LGBT community, Marina told the organisers of the exhibition to remove her portrait as well.

Read the full story

                Kuantan MP Claims Malaysians Don't Want LGBTs To Be Role Models For Their Children

She also reminded the group to respect the sensitivity of the majority.

Read the full story


Pak Cik Sindir Staf Pam Minyak Gaji Sikit Sebab Tak Belajar Tinggi Ini Buat Ramai Bengang

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Setiap orang sudah pasti akan bekerja demi kelangsungan hidup

Tak kisahlah kerja dalam bidang apa pun, yang penting ia daripada sumber yang halal. Iyalah, kita membeli makanan daripada duit tersebut dan ia menjadi darah daging kita. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah wanita terasa hati kerana disindir tentang pekerjaannya telah mencuri tumpuan ramai. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @izzatynazmii._ Assalammualaikumso dekat sini aku nk ckp sikit untuk sesiapa ja dkt luar sana tu,tlong jangan sesuka hati nk hina org mcm org lain tu xda perasaan.. Kita tak tahu pun hidup org tu mcm  mna..setiap org ada masalah dan ujian hidup masing ii..And kita semua kena tahu lah adab mcm mna nk bercakap dgn org lain xkisah lah org tu siapa sekalipun..adab dan akhlak tu penting ya.. Dan teruntuk PAKCIK,kalau video ni lalu dpn muka pakcik,saya just nak ckp yg saya paling xsuka org menghina saya,dan pakcik xperlu sibuk nak ajar saya untuk belajar tinggi ii or what Sebab pada saya skrg mkn pakai saya alhamdulillah cukup,dan saya xpernah menyusahkan sesiapa atau meminta beras dkt rumah orgapatah lagi dkt rumah PAKCIK kan?so PAKCIK just shut up okay? #fyp #fypp #xyzbca #biadap   Antassalam - Fairuz Band

Pak cik tanya kenapa kerja staf pam minyak

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang wanita sedang merekod dirinya sambil meluahkan perasaannya. Apa yang lebih menyedihkan adalah apabila dia terasa hati dengan seorang pelanggan yang merupakan pak cik. Pak cik berkenaan bertanyakan mengapa dia bekerja sebagai pekerja pam minyak. Pakcik tu juga bertanya adakah disebabkan dia tidak belajar ke peringkat yang lebih tinggi.Lebih menyakitkan hati adalah apabila pak cik itu mengatakan bahawa gaji sebagai staf pam minyak sedikit saja.

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"Lain kali cakap dekat pak cik itu, gaji kecil tapi biar berkat, gaji besar tak menjamin bahagia" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 493K tontonan, 30K tanda suka dan 2K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi masing-masing. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Why You Should Consider Bandar Bukit Raja If You're Looking To Invest In Property

You've probably heard or read about Bandar Bukit Raja, Sime Darby Property's latest development in Klang

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Bandar Bukit Raja is an upcoming integrated and self-contained township located in the northern part of Klang, sandwiched between Shah Alam and Klang. The vibrant and upcoming township remains quite popular among families and investors since its launch in 2002, with the most recent residential property launch - Azira - achieving more than 70% take up rate in less than a week.

So what makes this development so popular among homebuyers?

For starters, the town is connected to many major highways

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You can reach Bandar Bukit Raja via Jalan Meru, the NKVE, Federal Highway, as well as the North Klang Straits Bypass. This makes it easy for residents to travel to commercial areas in PJ and KL city centre for work and leisure. Most importantly, the township will be connected closely to the upcoming West Coast Expressway, which will connect the heart of Selangor with other towns in Perak. This new highway will also be the main road that links Bandar Bukit Raja to KL and other mature townships.

There are many amenities nearby, including schools, a private hospital, and the Subang Airport

There are a couple of local and international schools nearby, ranging from preschool to secondary schools. The town is also a 30-minute drive away from local universities like Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam and Universiti Selangor.

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The Columbia Asia Hospital in Klang has recently opened for operations and is located in Bandar Bukit Raja itself. It's a multi-disciplinary hospital which includes specialised departments in cardiology as well as obstetrics and gynaecology.

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On top of that, the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (also called the Subang Airport) is just a 30-minute drive away from Bandar Bukit Raja via the NKVE.

Bandar Bukit Raja homes will also incorporate Sime Darby Property's specially crafted Home Design Principles which provide comfort and convenience for every family member

Azira, a two-storey linked home in Bandar Bukit Raja, is the first property that fully incorporates the four Home Design Principles crafted by Sime Darby Property. These principles include:

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Natural ventilationThis prevents stuffiness, making sure that you'll feel comfortable in each room and common area in the house. The feature is said to be able to reduce electricity consumption as well. Natural lightingThis principle is achieved with having broad, large, and strategically placed windows in the family area.

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In harmony with natureMost of the residential properties in Bandar Bukit Raja will be built around a planned large 100-acre central park, so that every family can enjoy the soothing greenery the park provides. Multi-generational homesA home is supposed to be the place where every family member feels most comfortable. To achieve this, Sime Darby Property created homes with spacious rooms and ensuite bathrooms that provide comfort for the young and old. These are wheelchair-friendly spaces that cater for the elderly and those with disabilities.

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Homeowners' safety is also taken into account, as each unit comes with its own home security system

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Every unit in Bandar Bukit Raja comes with a basic home alarm system. Each of the residential developments will have its own team of auxiliary police, who will be doing regular patrols around the area to ensure residents' safety.

Besides that, Bandar Bukit Raja is not far from all the delicious food Klang is famous for

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Craving for Klang's famous fried chicken and yao yao ping? Just 20 minutes away. The best nasi lemak with squid sambal is also just 17 minutes away from Bandar Bukit Raja. What's better than living near good food, right?

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So whether you're looking for a property to live or invest in, Bandar Bukit Raja is definitely worth considering

This upcoming township with affordable property is strategically located near all the major roads, and it even comes with fitness installations to promote healthy living. Bandar Bukit Raja currently has two apartments and four linked home developments:

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Serunai and Seruling Both of these are apartments developed by Sime Darby Property under the Rumah Selangorku initiative. Both have three bedrooms and the residences are connected to the NKVE.

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CASIRA 1 and 2These four-bedroom double-storey linked homes allow families to have direct access to the town park. CASIRA 1 has an open plan design to allow for comfortable family bonding; while the recently launched CASIRA 2 is known as a multi-generational home, which has flexible layout plans to cater for big families with members of all ages. PERSADAThere are only limited units left for this four-bedroom double-storey linked home. It's built with two Home Design principles in mind: natural ventilation and lighting for maximum comfort. AziraThis newly launched double-storey linked home is the first in Bandar Bukit Raja to have all four Home Design Principles. You'll get to enjoy multi-generational homes that are situated near greenery, along with natural indoor ventilation and lighting.

Learn more about Bandar Bukit Raja here

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Watch This Man Set A Guinness World Record For Typing... With His Nose

Meet India's Mohammed Khurshid Hussain - He Recently Set The World Record For Typing An English Language Sentence In The Fastest Time...

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Everyone has something they are good at. Something that makes them special. For India's Mohammed Khurshid Hussain, that's typing really fast.

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...With His Nose

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Back In 2012, Khurshid Hussain Set The World Record For The Fastest Time To Type The Alphabet - Just 3.43 Seconds

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He’s now attempting to set another typing record, not with his hands but with his nose. The fastest time to nose-type a 103 character piece of text was set back in 2008 by an Indian person named Neeta, at 1 minute and 33 seconds.

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During This Attempt, Mr. Hussain's Clock Stopped At 47.44 Seconds When He Finished Typing The Sentence With His Nose

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According to the Guinness website, the current record holder is an Indian named Neeta, who achieved the feat in one minute and 33 seconds at Guinness World Records Pavilion in Global Village, Dubai, UAE, on November 16, 2008.

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“This is my second attempt to break the record. A few months ago, I typed the sentence with my nose in 54 seconds, for which I am yet to receive the certificate,” he said.

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Watch Hussain Type, "Guinness World Records Have Challenged Me To Type This Sentence Using My Nose In The Fastest Time", FULL VIDEO:

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7 Easy Christmas Potluck Recipes That Will Make You Look Like You Put In Hours Of Effort

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It's Christmas season! Which means you may be getting plenty of potluck invites.

But, if you've ever been to one, potlucks can be quite the headache for some, as you need to decide what to bring to the table. And it's either spending the whole day slaving away in the kitchen to impress everyone, or you just give up and buy in from a store or restaurant, earning yourself an "at least you tried" smile.

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Luckily for you, we have compiled a list of easy Christmas potluck recipes that look elaborate and fancy, but are deceptively simple to put together.
From appetizers all the way to desserts, check out the recipes below:

1. Tri-coloured Christmas salad

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IngredientsVegetables:- 1 broccoli, chopped into florets- 1 cauliflower, chopped into florets- 1 red onion, thinly slicedDressing:- 1 cup mayonnaise- 1/2 cup sour cream- 1 tablespoon sugarInstructions:1. Add chopped vegetables into a salad bowl.2. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and sugar. Adjust the seasoning to your personal taste preference.3. Pour over vegetables and toss together.4. Chill in the fridge for one hour before serving.Note: You can add other vegetables and nuts to create a more colourful salad bowl. Yellow, red, and green bell peppers, carrots, corn, etc.Recipe source: Simple Stacie

2. Chicken crescent wreath

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Ingredients:- 16oz (450g) of frozen puff pastry, cut into triangles- 1 cup of shredded cheese of your preference - 2/3 cup cream of chicken soup- 1/2 cup chopped fresh broccoli- 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper- 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts- 3/4 cup cubed cooked chicken- 2 tablespoons chopped onionInstructions:1. Arrange triangle-shaped pastry on a 12-inch round baking pan, to form a ring, with pointed ends facing the outer edge of pan and wide ends overlapping one another.2. Combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over wide ends of rolls. Fold the pointed end into and over the filling, tucking it under the wide ends (filling will be visible).3. Bake at 375° (190 degree Celsius) for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.4. Serve immediately.Recipe source: Taste of Home

3. Pull-apart Christmas tree

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Ingredients:- 450g of frozen pizza dough- Egg wash (1 egg whisked with 1 tablespoon water)- 7 mozzarella sticks- 1/4 cup of melted butter- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced basil - 1 tablespoon chopped parsley- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary- Marinara sauce (for dipping)Instructions:1. Preheat oven to 450F (230 degrees Celsius). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Cut the mozzarella sticks into one inch pieces and set aside.3. On a floured surface, divide the pizza dough into two pieces. Stretch and roll each piece of dough into a long rectangle, then cut dough into two inch squares (you'll need 33 pieces in total).4. Wrap a dough square around each piece of mozzarella, forming a tightly sealed ball. Place each ball seam-side down on the baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree (they should be touching).5. Brush egg wash on the dough balls and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.6. Meanwhile, whisk together melted butter, Parmesan cheese, and herbs. Brush the mix on the baked pizza balls after removing it from the oven. 7. Warm up marinara sauce for dipping and serve with baked pizza balls.Recipe source: delish

4. Homemade mac n' cheese

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Ingredients:- 450g elbow macaroni- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter- 1/3 cup all purpose flour- 3 cups whole milk- 1 cup heavy whipping cream- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese- 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese- Salt and pepper to taste- 1 1/2 cups panko crumbs- 4 tablespoons melted butter- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprikaInstructions:1. Preheat oven to 350F (176 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a large, three to four litre baking dish and set it aside. Combine all the shredded cheeses in a large bowl and set it aside.2. Cook the pasta one minute shy of al dente according to the package instructions. Remove from heat, drain, and place in a large bowl.3. Drizzle pasta with olive oil and stir to coat pasta. Set aside to cool while preparing cheese sauce.4. Melt the butter in a deep saucepan, dutch oven, or stock pot.5. Whisk in flour over medium heat and continue whisking for about one minute, or until bubbly and golden.6. Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream until nice and smooth. Continue whisking until you see bubbles on the surface, and then continue cooking and whisking for another two minutes. Add in salt and pepper and mix.7. Add two cups of shredded cheese from the bowl you set aside earlier and whisk until smooth. Add another two cups of shredded cheese and continue whisking until creamy and smooth. The sauce should be nice and thick.8. Stir in the cooled pasta until it is fully coated with the cheese sauce.9. Pour half of the mac and cheese into the prepared baking dish. Top it with the remaining two cups of shredded cheese and then the other half of the remaining mac and cheese.10. In a small bowl, combine panko crumbs, Parmesan cheese, melted butter, and paprika. Sprinkle over the top and bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Serve immediately.Recipe source: Mom On Timeout

5. Shepherd's pie

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For this dish, you'll need two separate sets of ingredients; one for the mashed potato layer and the other for the beef filling.Ingredients For potatoes:- 1 1/2 peeled potatoes- Salt and black pepper- 4 tablespoons melted butter- 1/4 cup whole milk- 1/4 cup sour creamFor beef mixture:- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil- 1 large onion, chopped- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped- 2 cloves of garlic, minced- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme- 680g ground beef (or any minced protein you prefer)- 1 cup frozen peas- 1 cup corn- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour- 2/3 cup of low-sodium chicken broth- Fresh chopped parsley for garnishInstructions:1. Preheat oven to 400F (230 degrees Celsius).2. Make mashed potatoes. In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until totally soft, 16 to 18 minutes. Drain and return to pot.3. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until smooth. Add the melted butter, milk, and sour cream. Mash together until fully incorporated, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.4. Make beef mixture: In a large, ovenproof skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, carrots, garlic, and thyme, and cook for five minutes or until fragrant and softened. Add ground beef, and season it generously with salt and pepper. Cook for five minutes more or until the meat is no longer pink. Remember to drain the fat.5. Stir in frozen peas and corn, and cook for three minutes until warmed through.6. Sprinkle the meat with flour and stir to evenly distribute. Cook one minute more and add chicken broth. Bring it to a simmer and cook for five minutes or until the mixture thickens slightly.7. Top the beef mixture with an even layer of mashed potatoes and bake it for 20 minutes until there is very little liquid visible, and the mashed potatoes are golden. Broil if desired.8. Garnish with parsley before serving.Recipe source: delish

6. Christmas chocolate bark

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Ingredients and tools:- 20 oz (560g) of chocolate (try to choose a variety to help with decorating later)- Any kind of topping you want (candy canes, chocolate chips, marshmallows, dried fruit, nuts, etc)- Double boiler (create a double boiler by placing a heat safe mixing bowl on top of a pot filled with hot water)- Baking pan- Parchment paperInstructions:1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. (Do not use wax paper or foil, in this instance it needs to be strictly parchment paper.)2. Melt the chocolate over a double boiler, stirring frequently until it becomes glossy and smooth.3. Carefully, pour the melted chocolate out onto the cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.4. Use a rubber spatula to smoothen the chocolate out into a nice even layer, until it covers approximately 1/4 inch in thickness on the sheet. This step is where you can experiment and draw on different patterns in the melted chocolate with a toothpick or a skewer.5. Have fun sprinkling your topping selection(s) evenly across the chocolate while it's still melted. 6. Let it cool for two to four hours at room temperature. Or, place carefully in the refrigerator and lay sheet flat on a shelf and allow it to cool for one hour.7. Once hardened, use your hands to break the bark into several pieces. Alternatively, use a knife to cut it into rectangular shapes.8. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one week.Recipe source: The Sweetest Occasion

7. No-bake Santa hat cheesecake bites

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For this dish, you'll need two separate sets of ingredients; one for the cheesecake and the other for the decorations.IngredientsFor cheesecake:- 1 sleeve of graham crackers- 5 tablespoons melted butter- 1/4 cup granulated sugar- Salt- 1 cup heavy cream- 2 blocks (approximately 230g) of cream cheese, softened- 1/4 cup sour cream- 1 cup powdered sugar - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract- 1 teaspoon lemon juiceFor decoration:- 1 1/2 cup whipping cream- 12 strawberries with the tops sliced off- Round biscuit cutterInstructions:1. In a large bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, and salt. Press into the bottom of an 8 inch springform pan and up the sides. 2. In a large bowl using a hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer), beat heavy cream for five minutes or until stiff peaks form. 3. In another large bowl beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Then, add powdered sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt. Fold the whipped cream into cream cheese mixture, then pour mixture over crust. Smoothen the top with a spatula. 4. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours. 5. Once the cheesecake has set in refrigerator, use a round biscuit cutter and punch holes out of cheesecake. (Depending on the size of the cheesecake and the biscuit cutter, you should be able to get 8 to 12 cheesecake bites.)6. Whip the whipping cream with hand mixer or stand mixer on high until stiff peaks form.7. Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag and pipe a layer on top of the cheesecake.8. Top with a strawberry, sliced side down. 9. Pipe a dot of whipped cream on top of the strawberry and serve.Recipe source: delish

Now, go forth and impress all the potluck guests with your cooking skills!

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Don't feel like cooking this holiday season? Enjoy a hassle-free Christmas meal at these eateries instead:

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Turkey, lamb, pastas, soups, brownies, and pies!

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If you have loved ones that are into yummy Christmas gifts, consider getting them these dessert gift sets that will certainly bring them some holiday cheer:

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'Tis the season for feasting.

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"Betul Nak Bagi?" - Isteri Terharu Suami Beri Hantaran Al-Quran Hasil Tulisannya Sendiri!

Bercakap tentang hadiah hantaran, kita tahu barangan itu haruslah merupakan sesuatu yang boleh diguna pakai oleh pasangan pengantin dalam kehidupan harian

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Selalunya untuk pengantin lelaki, akan dihadiahkan barangan yang boleh dipakai seperti pakaian, dompet, jam tangan, dan kasut. Manakala untuk pengantin perempuan pula, ramai yang membayangkan perempuan idamkan pelbagai barangan solek dan produk penjagaan diri.Kalau mempunyai duit lebih sikit, barangan seperti gizmo dan gadget seperti telefon bimbit, komputer mahupun konsol PlayStation dan XBox dijadikan pilihan untuk diberikan kepada pasangan masing-masing.Tapi bukankah lebih menarik lagi terharu sekiranya hadiah hantaran itu merupakan hasil tangan pasangan kita sendiri?

Bertuah seorang wanita itu apabila suaminya memilih untuk memberikan senaskhah Al-Quran sebagai hantaran perkahwinan.
Lebih menarik lagi, Al-Quran tersebut merupakan hasil tulisan suaminya sendiri!

Kisah ini viral gara-gara jurugambar kepada pasangan mempelai itu iaitu Raja Nazrin telah berkongsikan satu tweet menunjukkan gambar Al-Quran tersebut.

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Sebenarnya Al-Quran tersebut telah dihasilkan semasa pengantin lelaki itu di bangku sekolah menengah lagi

Nizammudin Rahim yang kini berusia 23 tahun telah menulis Al-Quran berkenaan ketika dia sedang belajar di tingkatan satu dan ia siap ditulis ketika dia berada di tingkatan tiga.

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"Ia dihasilkan sewaktu saya tingkatan satu. Sebenarnya penulisan ini diwajibkan kepada semua pelajar maahad tempat saya belajar," kata bekas pelajar Maahad Tahfiz al-Quran Wal Qiraat, Pulai Chondong (MTAQPC) itu."Sekiranya tak ditulis, pelajar tidak dibenarkan membaca hafalan (tasmi') dengan ustaz."Alhamdulillah ia berjaya disiapkan dalam masa tiga tahun," ujarnya kepada MStar.

Kedua mempelai itu telah diijabkabulkan pada 11 April yang lalu

Nizamuddin mendedahkan bahawa idea untuk menjadikan Al-Quran tersebut sebagai hantaran buat isterinya, Nurul Aida R. Azli, 22, datang daripada kedua ibu dan bapanya.

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"Ilham untuk bagi hantaran itu daripada mak dan ayah. Mereka pesan supaya simpan Al-Quran itu baik-baik selepas tamat sekolah."Isteri juga terharu dan kagum kerana saya menghasilkan sesuatu yang berharga hasil daripada usaha saya sendiri."Dia cakap betul ke nak bagi? Sebab bukan senang nak menghasilkannya. Saya anggap ia sebagai hadiah untuk isteri," katanya yang turut mengakui bahawa Al-Quran itu merupakan antara harta paling bernilai dalam hidupnya.

Alhamdulillah.
Semoga kedua mempelai kekal bahagia hingga ke Jannah!

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Tiger Sugar Is Opening Another Outlet At A Neighbourhood Mall In PJ This Sunday

Taiwan's popular bubble tea franchise Tiger Sugar will be opening another outlet in Petaling Jaya for all you bubble tea lovers!

The company sent fans into a frenzy after it launched its first Malaysian outlet at Sunway Pyramid in January.Customers reportedly queued up for at least an hour just to taste its best-selling Brown Sugar Boba Fresh Milk with Cream Mousse drink.

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Naturally, it wasn't long before it opened its second and third outlets at Pavilion KL and Sunway Velocity Mall in March, along with its fourth branch at Sunway Giza Mall in April.

Following the good response, Tiger Sugar will be opening its latest outlet in The Starling at Damansara Uptown this Sunday, 23 June!

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Bubble tea enthusiasts can expect to get their hands on the bestsellers, including the Brown Sugar Boba Milk with Cream Mousse (RM12.90) and Brown Sugar Pearl Milk with Cream Mousse (RM12.90).

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The bubble tea company takes pride in making sure that the freshness and quality is guaranteed in each cup – from the way it's presented to the way it tastes

Its name, 'Tiger Sugar', is based on how the thick brown sugar streams down the sides of the cup resembling the stripes of a tiger.

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For first-timers, Tiger Sugar recommends that the best way to enjoy its bubble tea is by shaking the cup 15 times to let the ice cool down the boba making it chewy.The boba are cooked with brown sugar in small batches (every two hours!) to maintain the freshness in each cup, while the ice is made from filtered water similar to those used with premium whiskey.

The new outlet at The Starling will be located on level B1 (next to I LOVE YOO! and MBG Fruit Shop)

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You can also check out its other outlets here:Tiger Sugar Pavilion KLTL 1. 109.00 Level 1, Elite, 168, Bukit Bintang Street, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala LumpurTiger Sugar Sunway PyramidLG1, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, SelangorTiger Sugar Sunway Velocity Lot 2-35 Lingkaran SV Sunway Velocity Mall, 55100 Kuala LumpurTiger Sugar Sunway Giza MallNo. 2, Jalan PJU 5/14, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Check out our SAYS Makan Guide for more yummy places to eat and Like our new SAYS Makan Facebook if you're a big foodie like us!

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On the lookout for more bubble tea spots? We've got you covered:

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It doesn't get any better than this.

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We're spilling the (milk) tea.

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Kisah Lucu Seorang Makcik: "Saya Mahu Ke Granada, Bukan Grenada!"

Pesakit kanser dari UK ini berhasrat untuk pergi melancong...

Lamenda Kingdon, 62, penghidap kanser payudara dan tumor otak dari Playmouth berkata, beliau mahu ke istana Alhamra di Granada bagi menunaikan hajat terakhirnya.

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Lamenda Kingdon, 62 dari Plymouth, United Kingdom
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Makcik itu mahu melawati Istana Alhambra yang dikenali ramai:

Istana Alhambra terletak di bukit La Sabica, Granada, Spanyol. Ia adalah bukti sejarah kejayaan Islam di Sepanyol (dulu Andalusia)

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Istana Alhambra terkenal dengan landskap taman yang indah
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Nama Alhambra berasal dari bahasa Arab,  dan bererti Istana Merah. Bangunan ini banyak dihiasi ubin-ubin dan bata-bata berwarna merah, serta penghias dinding yang agak kemerah-merahan dengan seramik yang bercirikan seni-seni binaan Islam yang hebat, di samping marmar yang putih dan indah.

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Istana Alhambra pada waktu malam
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Ini sebenarnya lokasi sebenar yang ingin dilawati: Granada di Sepanyol...

Granada is a city and the capital of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence of three rivers, the Beiro, the Darro and the Genil.

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Granada terletak di Sepanyol
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Bendera negara Sepanyol
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Panorama bandaraya Granada
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Alangkah terkejutnya apabila kapal terbang yang dinaikinya sebenarnya ke negara GRENADA

“Saya terkejut apabila kru pesawat mengatakan penerbangan itu bukan ke Sepanyol tetapi ke Grenada, Caribbean. “Saya mengambil pesawat dari Gatwick  menerusi pesawat British Airways dan kesilapan itu hanya disedari selepas dua jam berada dalam pesawat. Tempahan penerbangan dilakukan melalui telefon. Ketika melihat tiket berkenaan, saya fikir destinasi itu mempunyai perbezaan waktu dan saya hanya membiarkan sahaja," kata Lamenda.

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"I started to tell [another passenger] that this was part of my bucket list and I was so looking forward to seeing the Alhambra, and she replied 'not on this flight you won't'. "I just froze because I did think I was going to Spain, I thought we'd be landing soon."

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Penerbangan ke GRENADA itu mengambil masa 10 jam (walhal untuk ke Granada, ia hanya 2 jam)

Grenada is an island country and commonwealth realm consisting of the island of Grenada and six smaller islands at the southern end of the Grenadines in the southeastern Caribbean Sea. Grenada is located northwest of Trinidad and Tobago, northeast of Venezuela, and southwest of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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Grenada terletak di Kepulauan Carribean
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Granada terkenal sebagai destinasi percutian pantai
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Turut dikenali sebagai "Pulau Rempah"
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Syarikat pelancongan Avios telah menebus balik kesilapan tersebut

Avios reimbursed the cost of her flights and gave her additional points, which she said she hoped to use to travel to New Zealand, another destination she had identified on her list.
Craig Holland from the company said that as soon as the error was brought to their attention, "we reimbursed her [points] and all her expenses, and gave her more as compensation".

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#GE15: Zahid Wins Narrow Victory In Bagan Datuk With 348 Margin

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Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has retained the Bagan Datuk parliamentary seat for the seventh term, by a narrow margin of 544 votes, according to official results

According to REV Media Group's microsite for all things election, MyUndi, Zahid garnered a total of 16,578 votes, defeating Pakatan Harapan's (PH) candidate, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, who secured 16,230 votes. Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate Dr Mohammad Faiz Na'aman garnered 8,822 votes, while independent candidate Tawfik Tun Dr Ismail won 226 votes.

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Zahid first won the Bagan Datuk seat in 1995 and has represented the constituency since

According to election data, Zahid's vote share decreased from 55% in 2008 to 53% in 2013. The percentage was 51% in 2018, reported Harian Metro.The UMNO president defeated PKR by 2,692 votes in 2008 as opposed to 12,539 in 2004. In 2013, the difference decreased to 2,108 votes.In the 2018 general election, Zahid beat PKR's Pakhrurrazi Arshad and PAS' Ata Abdul Muneim Hasan Adli with a majority of 5,073 votes.There are 58,183 registered voters for the Bagan Datuk constituency.

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10 Extreme Phone Pinching Attempts That Will Leave You With Nothing But Sweaty Palms

There's been a fair share of odd fads on the interwebs, and here comes yet another mind-boggling viral challenge: extreme phone pinching!

Here's how it works:  1) Hold your phone with just your thumb and pointer finger over a location you really wouldn't want it to fall into 2) Get someone's help to snap a photo a of you putting your (presumably expensive) phone in harm's way

And perhaps that's just the dose of adrenaline rush these courageous folks crave:

1. This mad chef who's a sweaty slip away from making smartphone fritters

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2. This adventurer who's living life on the edge a little too literally

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3. This daring driver who decided his routine drive home needed a little pizazz

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4. This confident chap who's spicing up his bathroom breaks

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5. This bada*s on a bridge

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6. This brave soul who had grate expectations for the phone to survive

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7. This dude with supernaturally strong nails

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8. This trend-follower who was given a timely slap by Mother Nature herself

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9. This easy-going girl who doesn't need much for amusement, just random cavities in floors

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10. This guy who took the phone pinching thing a little too far...

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Brace yourself! It looks like the trend is starting to hit Malaysia...

Kawan suh buat phone pinching, sekali phone jatuh.. haha.. tau pun rasa bersalah.. kat TS tu ada Umobile.. boleh dah nak p usha baru slow2.. ganti balik..!*Brader tu sebut “phone pinching”.. mende pe tu sebenarnya?Posted by Siakap Keli on Saturday, 28 November 2015

Yeah, probably shouldn't have agreed to that bet...

If you're gonna go down the pinching route, it might be a good idea to start thinking of a backup plan just in case your phone doesn't make it

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If you're using the challenge as a convenient excuse to get a new phone, then it's about time to do a little research on the coolest new phone plans around

Taking up an instalment plan like U Mobile's Flexi U MicroCredit means you're on your fuss-free way to own a new smartphone! Decide on the loan amount and repayment tenure you're comfortable with, and you can make the balance payment either in cash or via credit card. Find out more here.


Blogger Writes Shocking Exposé Of Corrupted Customs In 'A Week In The Malaysian Hell'

A blogger, Zakariasmini, published a post titled "A Week In The Malaysian Hell' On 9 Dec 2013 that has shocked Malaysians with his account of inhumane treatment by custom officers

A blogger, Zakariasmini, published a post titled "A Week In The Malaysian Hell' On 9 Dec 2013 that have shocked Malaysians with the inhuman treatment of custom officers
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The blogger, who did not identify his nationality, claims to love Malaysia and had plans to have a future in the country

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Zakariasmini flew to Malaysia with excitement to see his significant other on 4 Dec 2014 but everything turned into a nightmare the next day at the immigration counter

Amazing flight it was!! Tiring but I didn’t feel tired because I can’t wait to see her and the people that love me and to start a life there. Job plans,vacation plans,settling down plans, football plans etc..

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When he arrived, a custom officer stopped him and said "Sorry sir you can't enter the country, you are blacklisted". He was shocked to learn for the first time that he is not allowed to enter Malaysia.

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Zakariasmini was taken to a hall without much opportunity to inform his friends and family about his problem

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When he asked an officer for help, they laughed, swore at him and confiscated his handphone, "Put ur phone there and fuck off with the other animals”.

I just replied him slowly please help me instead of laughing at me. He replied ” oh you think I’m funny now? I show u serious? Put ur phone there and fuck off with the other animals” shouted loud at me. More words he said in malay I couldn’t understand but I know its bad stuff about me.

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He took my phone away and threw it in a basked full of phones, took my bag and took me to the next door where there were a bunch of people looking at me all at once.they closed the door and left me in a very dirty place. With a mixture of bad people, innocent people, kids, ladies, prostitutes etc..

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Zakaria described his next few days held up in the dirty hall as a "prison". He was housed with refugees and prostitutes with no shower, no food and no proper place to sleep.

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An officer, “Sit until I call you. This is my place so my rules”. The blogger, "He took me from my hoody and put me in the corridor leading to the toilets and forced me to sleep there."

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A Bangladeshi immigrant being questioned by Immigration officers. Image for illustration purposes only.
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When an officer entered the hall with packets of food, everyone stood up and fought for it. Those who could not get one before it ran out had to pay RM15 for a packet of 'nasi goreng'.

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"You will never believe it was Malaysia and whatever they show in TV"

I couldt sleep. My mind is just thinking of the outside. When is someone coming to rescue me. Everytime someone enters the office or the phone rings I stand up with some hope. But nothing happened. Nothing changed.

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So many people, bad smells, bed bugs and cockroaches everywhere. You will never believe it was malaysia and whatever they show in tv.

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No phones were allowed in the hall. A cleaner came in at night and charged the immigrants RM20 per minute for using his phone.

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Zakariasmini was glad that he managed to call his friend for help, but started to lose hope when no one came for him. He voiced his disgust at the "corrupted system that was too strong to break".

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However, he was touched at the kind souls in the hall who gave him food, comfort and help

Thanks to some refugees, I got a piece of chocolate bread to eat. Better than nothing at that moment. I joined them after that and stayed part of them. They offered me a place to sleep next to them. We slept one close to another as a husband with his wife.

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3 days later on 7 Dec 2013, Zakariasmini heard an officer shout his name. An officer told him that his flight back home is in 30 mins, and he had to pay 1100USD to board the deportation flight.

Things went until saturday the 7th of december. It was afternoon and I was sleeping. They shout my name and I woke up shocked to hear it. The officer told me that your flight back to your country is in 30min and I have to pay 1100USD for that.

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I was happy that the time has come I went back to my place sit down and found no other choice but to pay and leave that shit hole place no matter how much it costs me. I have 1600 I gave 1100.. I paid it, back to my little space and started crying again for this luck I have.  I'm gonna go back to Malaysia. Malaysia the place that I always loved and considered it as home and a place that I belong. My relationship, my future life and...

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The custom officers returned him his hand luggage and handphone, but his 'Guess' watch and 30kg luggage was no where to be found

At the desk they give me back my phone and my hand luggage. No sign of my “guess” watch and a 30kg bag of new, expensive and beautiful clothes that my dad bought for me, shoes and kitchen stuff mom put for me and so many valuable things to me.

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Zakariasmini counted his blessing to be able to pay for the flight, as many of his new found friends who could not afford the flight tickets have stayed in the hall for months

My new friend talk to him and hug me and they are happy for me I’m leaving no matter how much I paid. Many are there because they can’t afford a ticket. They wrote me their skypes and facebooks to keep in touch. We met for a day or two but they got my back. The cried seeing me leave.

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Zakariasmini tells this story on his flight back home with full of sadness and disappointment at the country he once loved and admired. "Malaysia, you hurt me so deep inside".

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As a consolation, Zakariasmini still loves the Malaysians who thought of him and spent their time trying to help him at the airport.

Only the malaysians that I know are the ones that I love in that country and I thank everyone who thought of me and spend all the time at the airport trying to help me. Big thanks to you all. Love you

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Many Malaysians who have read his story are shocked, disgraced and shamed. Many offered their apology on behalf of Malaysia.

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FLASHBACK: The 14 Most Unforgettable Moments Of 2014

1. When we woke up on a Saturday to the news of the missing MH370

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2. When rumours of another Malaysian Airlines flight was shot down from the sky started surfacing on Twitter, just five months from MH370

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3. When the islands of Sabah saw a flurry of kidnappings and attacks by pirates

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4. When the Internet wouldn't let Frozen go and it got stuck in our heads for months

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5. When Brazil somehow managed an amazing 7-1 loss on home ground

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6. When the world thanked the late Robin Williams for all the joys, laughter, and lessons he had given

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7. When we saw cases after cases of road bully incidents and asked "what happened to our society?"

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8. When Jalan Imbi collapsed into two giant holes

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9. When motorists thronged petrol stations before the petrol price hike... only to learn a few months later that fuel subsidies will be fully abolished

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10. When a tornado struck Kedah not once, not twice, but four times

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11. When they changed the names of 8 major roads in KL

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12. When we are still at the mercy of unscrupulous taxi drivers, even with Uber around

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13. When the east coast of Malaysia saw the worst floods since 1971

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14. When the looming GST got us all worried about how much life is going to cost next year

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2014 has been a difficult year for Malaysians. What are your hopes for 2015?

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Kiky Kucing PM Kini Jadi Selebriti Internet. Kucing Ahmad Maslan Pun Nak 'Famous' Sama!

Anda perasan atau tidak, sejak dulu lagi apa saja yang dimuat naik Perdana Menteri, Najib Razak di media sosial pasti saja akan menerima respon daripada rakyat Malaysia

Respon yang diterima kadang-kadang positif dan kadangkala pula negatif. Bagaimanapun, sejak beberapa hari lalu, laman Twitter miliknya mula dipenuhi dengan komen mencuit hati apabila beliau memuat naik gambar seekor kucing yang dinamakan Kiky.Nak tahu macam mana wajah kucing tersebut? Nah ini dia!

Sampai dirumah sempat bermain dengan Kiky ! pic.twitter.com/pt6cUWgigp— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) May 28, 2017

Gambar itu telah dimuatnaik beliau pada 29 May lalu dan sehingga kini ia mendapat sebanyak lebih 4 ribu retweet di laman Twitter

Jika diperhatikan gambar tersebut, Kiky kelihatan seolah-olah tidak selesa dipegang sedemikian. Respon orang ramai juga sangat melucukan. Macam-macam respon yang dikeluarkan!

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Kesian Kiky janganlah cekik dia DS  Selamat bersahur!— Adib Al Burhan (@adiburhan) May 28, 2017

Dato Seri jangan comel sangat ya. Hahaha.— Amin Faiz (@aminfaiz10) May 28, 2017

DS jangan cekik kucing tu kesian dia — Ralf (@ashrlff) May 28, 2017

Semalam, Najib memuatnaik lagi gambar kucing tersebut. Kali ini kelihatan Kiky keseorangan sahaja.

Kiky jeling saya, jangan kacau nak tidur petang. pic.twitter.com/vXTTxQxTJR— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) June 4, 2017

Wajah kucing tersebut kelihatan muram sahaja. Kata Dato' Seri, Kiky mahu tidur petang dan tidak mahu diganggu.Sekali lagi netizen tertarik dengan tweet tersebut apabila menerima lebih 8 ribu tweet dan sekali gus menjadi buah mulut orang ramai di laman Twitter.Kali ni ramai pula yang berpantun.

kiky bukan sebarang kikybulu ke emasan berseri serikiky berutung di dunia inikiky terpilih jd kucing perdana menteri#Haritukenacekik— ct irah (@irahzamani) June 4, 2017

kiky mmg bkn sebarang kikykiky makan pun yg lazat-lazatkiky kene cekik pun kiky terimaaslkn kiky sehat walafiat#aritukikymerajuk2hari— aidazara (@aidazaracute) June 4, 2017

Ada pula yang cuba memberitahu Kiky 'menjeling' sedemikian disebabkan kejadian tempoh hari

Haritu DS cekik dia, marah lgi la tu kot— FarisKhairol (@FarisKhairol) June 4, 2017

kiky still dendam dgn dato sri sbb cekik dia haritu— kapten (@muhdizzt) June 4, 2017

Gambar sebenar... pic.twitter.com/pWw8sKjHAG— syazwan (@syazwnr) June 4, 2017

Kemudian satu demi satu respon diutarakan. Adoi mencuit hati betul! :D

DS jangan selalu buat lawok nanti kiky jadi kikykikykikykiy!!— muhammad (@muhdzndn) June 4, 2017

Namun, apa yang kami perasan selepas gambar Dato' Seri bersama Kiky menjadi viral, nampaknya Datuk Ahmad Maslan pun cuba melakukan perkara yang sama

Beliau kelihatan memuatnaik gambarnya bersama seekor kucing bernama Buntat.

Sesekali bersama "Buntat" kucing yg ada di rumah. Ada 4 ekor semuanya. Memelihara kucing suatu yg perlu kesabaran. Kebersihan mereka penting pic.twitter.com/jDILMKWTYb— Ahmad Maslan (@ahmadmaslan) June 3, 2017

Mungkin tidak setanding Najib, namun komen dan respon orang ramai tidak kurang lucunya.

tumpang tanya, mana satu buntat ni— Ryefzan (@Ryefzan) June 3, 2017

Buntat pun menahan sabar ngn dato pic.twitter.com/jMr43H4C4j— Mohd Hanafi Zaaba (@NafiZaaba) June 3, 2017

Jadi menteri-menteri kita ni memang sukakan kucing agaknya ya? Semoga mereka sentiasa sihat walafiat bersama tuan tercinta.

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


8 Reasons Why Krampus, The Christmas Demon Cannot Make It In Malaysia

If you thought Jim Carrey as the Grinch was scary…

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There’s another Christmas ‘hater’ 10x more terrifying by the name of Krampus (ke-ram-puss) in Austrian and German folklore. The Krampus is a Christmas demon and his job is to punish and kidnap children who misbehave, just a day before his friend St. Nicholas brings presents to the well-mannered ones.

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According to legend, Krampus will spend the night visiting each house. He might leave bundles of sticks for bad children—or he might just hit them with the sticks instead. He might toss them into a sack or basket on his back and then throw it in a stream, or he might straight-up take them to hell.The next day, though, is Nikolastaug, St. Nicholas' Day—the same St. Nicholas whose Dutch name, Sinterklass, evolved into “Santa Claus.” In other words, it’s time for presents for all the little girls and boys … that is, all the ones who haven’t already been beaten, damned, or drowned.

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He's not the most attractive thing to look at too. He bears horns like a goat, is hairy all over, and a tongue that’s disturbingly long...

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Krampus isn't exactly the stuff of dreams: Bearing horns, dark hair, and fangs, the anti-St. Nicholas comes with a chain and bells that he lashes about, along with a bundle of birch sticks meant to swat naughty children. He then hauls the bad kids down to the underworld.

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This December, Krampus made its debut in Malaysia starring Adam Scott (that guy from "Parks and Recreations")

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It's already out in cinemas, so do catch it!

Hideous. Terrifying. But you don't have to worry. Krampus will never be able to survive in Malaysia. Here are 8 reasons why we think so:

1. Krampus may be banned from entering Malaysia (most likely at the last minute too)

That includes the Krampus too.
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Should Krampus decide to make a grand entrance, it's highly likely it'll be banned at the last minute. Here's how it will roughly play out:1. Krampus and his team announces their arrival in Malaysia2. Fans go crazy and start buying tickets in advance3. Rumours that it'll be banned surfaces but assurances given that it'll go on as planned.4. The day of Krampus arrival is here! Everyone eagerly awaits...5. 2 hours before the announcement, Krampus posts a statement on its Facebook page expressing its disappointment by being banned by the authorities.

2. Our homes are mostly gated. Grills grills grills. Still not enough? There's the security ronda and CCTVs all in place.

No Krampus allowed.
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Traditionally, Krampus finds their way in through chimneys, something Malaysian homes don't come equip with (why would we need one anyway?). So the only way to enter Malaysian homes is through the front door or windows. But it's easier said than done with all the grills in place. On top of that, Malaysians are also securing their homes with locks, latches, alarms, CCTVs, and guards. Krampus just have to berambus out of there before it gets into trouble.

3. We're adventurous eaters. The Krampus looks like a goat. We hope you get the connection...

What may be left of the Krampus
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We Malaysians can stomach anything. After all, we've been introduced to a variety of food from different cultures and races. The best part? Where we eat doesn't matter. From the restaurants, to the side of the longkang, we down it like a boss. Krampus may be the hunter but right here in Malaysia, the hunter is the hunted...

4. We're awake 24/7. There's always a Malaysian up somewhere at a random hour.

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Malaysians are nocturnal creatures. There's always something going on somewhere no matter the time be it at a mamak, watching football, or studying. This gives no chance for the Krampus to kidnap children with lots of people around. Even if it does manage to sneak past people, the Krampus still has to face the dreaded gated house.

5. We're social media experts. One photo of Krampus and he'll go viral on Facebook.

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Malaysians are Internet-hungry creatures. We move from our desktops to our mobile connected on Facebook. The best thing? We love to share stuff. Be it to raise awareness, or because it's funny, we'll share it. So all it takes is one person to post a photo of Kramus online and soon enough the everyday Malaysians will find him faster compared to the authorities.

6. Krampus will be taken away by animal control. No more pests!

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Unfortunately, Malaysia has a stray animal problem. Just recently, it even caused outraged amongst animal lovers when they were planning to cull stray dogs. However, the Krampus is a different story. It looks like a public threat and being the size as it is, animal control won't have any problem hunting it down.

7. He’ll be too broke to survive. Krampus will faint after hearing the taxi fare.

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Like it or not, our Malaysian public transportation has lots of room for improvement. From overcharging taxis, to an increase of LRT and ERL fares, going around town is costly! Krampus won't be happy.


[PICS] If You Are Malaysian, You Will Understand This

1. You arrive at a concert later than the artist

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2. Someone in your family knows what it's like to own a Proton

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3. You are surprised at how clean a public toilet is, and you tell your friends about it

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4. You know where all the pot holes are

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5. You don't need a menu at the mamak stall

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6. When a wedding invitation says 7pm, you leave the house at 7.30pm

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7. You rather get stuck in the traffic jam than take the bus/taxi/train

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8. Milo is not just any chocolate malt drink, it's your childhood

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9. You can use at least three different languages in one sentence like a pro

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10. You understand that nasi lemak is good for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and supper

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11. You know that Malaysian road tax stickers are the stickiest thing man has ever created

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12. You decide your holiday and road trip destination based on what you feel like eating

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13. Your weekend hangout activities always involve a shopping mall (because of the air conditioning)

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14. You have to say something on Facebook and Twitter when the traffic is so good/so bad

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15. You know you don't trust the road signs

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16. You don't quite understand some of the quirks of other races

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17. But you love their food

18. And your friends are multi-ethnic but 'same-same'

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19. You make fun and complain about the government a lot

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20. But at the end of the day, you call Malaysia 'home' and there's no place like your kampung

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65-Year-Old Bank Cleaner Killed After Snatch Thieves Push Her Off Motorbike

The Incident Happened In Jalan Datuk Haji Said

A 65-year-old woman, riding pillion with her daughter, was killed in a snatch theft attempt after she fell off the motorcycle when it was kicked by one of two snatch thieves in Jalan Haji Mohd Said here.

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The covered body of Jamariah Akhir, 64, lies on the ground while police investigators look at her motorcycle following the fatal snatch theft attack at Jalan Tuan Haji Said in Seremban.
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The elderly woman who was on her way home to the PWD quarters in Jalan Tunku Kurshiah after work was killed on the spot during the 4pm incident.

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She Worked As A Cleaner At A Bank Here

65-year-old Jamariah Ahir was a cleaner at a bank here. She was on the way home to Sikamat with her daughter, Norain Mohd Yusof.

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Jamariah, who suffered injuries on the hands, ribs and knees, died at the scene while Norain was treated for minor injuries at the Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital here.

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Norain Mohd Yusof being comforted by a relative after the incident yesterday. Pic by Iqmal Haqim Rosman
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Jamariah’s remains were taken to the Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital for post-mortem before being released to her family.

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One Of The Thieves Kicked The Motorcycle As Jamariah And Her Daughter Tried To Stave Off The Theft

Witnesses said two men, also on a motorcycle, had attempted to snatch Jamariah’s bag but she refused to let go, holding on tightly to her daughter.

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The thief, who was riding pillion became angry and kicked the motorcycle, causing both the women to fall onto the road.

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The thieves bolted when they saw other motorists coming to the victims’ aid. They also failed to take Jamariah’s bag.

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Two Arrested In Subang For Using Chinese Tea Bags To Smuggle 556KG Of Meth

RM27.8 million worth of drugs were found by police as part of a raid on a house in Subang Jaya last Friday, 21 June

Two individuals, aged 18 and 28, believed to be members of the syndicate have since been detained, as reported by Bernama.

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Police initially found 87.55kg of methamphetamine in 85 Chinese tea bags in the living room

"After questioning, the two suspects led police to the discovery of 468.65kg of drugs packed in 455 Chinese tea bags which were hidden in a Proton Exora MPV parked at the porch," Selangor police chief Datuk Noor Azam Jamaludin said in a press conference, Bernama reported.

Further investigation revealed that the house was rented 18 days ago and that the drugs originated from Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand

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According to Bernama, Noor Azam believed that the drugs were set to be distributed around the Klang Valley and Johor as well as for export to Indonesia and Japan.

The two local suspects have been remanded until 28 June for further questioning

If found guilty, the suspects could face the death sentence as part of Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.