Malaysians Share Their Family Planning Practices & How Many Kids They Think Are Ideal

1. "Birth control pill because I feel like it's easy to use and as someone who has PCOS, it also helps to regulate my hormones and period, so it's a win-win situation"

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"I have a seven-month-old and am planning to have one or two more kids, preferably with a two to three year age gap."I use the birth control pill and the pull out method. Birth control pill because I feel like it's easy to use and as someone who has PCOS, it also helps to regulate my hormones and period, so it's a win-win situation. And with the additional pull out method because… just in case, you know? Haha."Two to three children is the ideal number for me, so that they can grow up with each other and have a brother or sister to fall back on. Also, so that in our (parents) old age, the burden/challenges of caring for an elder parent won't fall solely on one child."- Leddy

2. "Condoms are easy, convenient, and 99% effective"

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"I've been married 10 years and have one child, he's eight years old. I am planning to have one more. For family planning, we use condoms. My husband chose this method because it's easy, convenient, and effective. "I feel that two is the ideal number of children because it's good to have a sibling for my son, it will help to develop his character of sharing, love, and social skills."- Pretty Mama

3. "The ideal number of children for me is three — two dogs and a cat! :D"

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"My husband and I decided we don't want children because we do not have an inherent need or want to 'build' a human being from scratch, or to leave that type of legacy behind."Probably also because of the reason above, we are 'selfish' with our freedom and time, where we are not tied down to someone completely dependent on you. The idea of going through so much sacrifice to possibly one day have a bad relationship with a child or have them be rude etc simply isn't worth it in our view."That's why I use birth control pills! It's easy and it has other benefits as well, such as keeping my mood steady and I believe helps with my skin."The ideal number of children for me is three — two dogs and a cat! :D"- M&M

4. "My wife is pregnant with our first kiddo :D"

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"My wife and I have been married for one year and one month and she's pregnant with our first kiddo. :D We want two children because she says that the child will be so sad without a sibling, and we're looking at a two-year gap."For contraception, we use condoms (when we're not lazy) and my wife also tracks her cycle with an app."I think if you can afford it, it would be nice to have two or more children, so that the kids can grow up and interact with each other. Being an eldest brother, I think I became a lot more mature as a kid because I got to take care of my little sister."- BonsaiFather

5. "I don't use birth control, everything is natural"

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"I've been married for 11 years and have two children, aged 7 and 10. We are not planning to have anymore kids."My husband and I actually don't use any birth control, everything is natural. :)"I like children and I feel three kids is decent. Not too many, not too few. Just right. I wish I could have a third child but... visa dah apply tak bagi approve lah!"- Mrs J

6. "Pull out method because it's easier, no prep needed especially when sex happens spontaneously"

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"I've been married eight years and have two kiddos, six and two years old. We are not planning to have more, nope. In my opinion, the four-year gap is ideal because the older child would be way more mature and can understand and communicate a lotttt better. They're less likely to feel threatened, jealous, or insecure with the arrival of a new sibling, and also independent enough not to need your constant attention. Best thing of all, they're also excited to help out around the house or with the new baby at this age."We use the pull out method and occasionally condoms. Pull out method because it's easier, no prep needed especially when sex happens spontaneously (so leceh to go get and wear condoms and all) and the bottom line is 'cause we're lazy people. Hehe."I feel two is the ideal number of kids! Two adults to two children. Any more and the adults would be outnumbered. One parent can take on one child, one parent can handle the other, and when necessary we switch. It's super manageable. Also, financially having two kids seems doable too :') Everything is so expensive now. My husband and I want to live a comfortable life where we don't have to stress too much about $$ and still hopefully be able to give the kids the best we can."- Two is the Magic Number

7. "I had my tubes tied because we are done!"

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"I have five kids aged 13, 10, 6, 3, and 8 months old. After every birth, I would go on the progesterone-only pill, so that I can prevent pregnancy, balance my hormones, and still continue breastfeeding. After around a year, I would switch to the combination pill to regulate my periods again. Then when we're ready to have the next baby, I would stop the birth control. After baby #5, I had my tubes tied because we are done!"Personally, I think three kids is the ideal number. But I've always wanted five hehe. The more important thing for me is the age gap. I definitely wanted a 3-4 year gap between each child. I had my first when I was 21, which is why I still felt confident having my fifth at 35. :)"- Thank U, No Next

8. "I don't trust my husband to pull out on time haha"

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"We've been married for seven years and have two children, aged 6 and 2. I want to have more and plan to have (maybe?) two more. That's my maximum. For contraception, we use condoms because I feel it's easy and convenient. At the same time, I don't trust my husband to pull out on time haha."I don't think there's an ideal number of kids, it depends on the family and their financial stability. You have to ensure you can provide for the kids' necessities. Most importantly, you and your partner have to be able to accept the challenges that come with having more kids."- BossMummy

9. "At the end of the day, it depends on what my wife is comfortable with"

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"My wife and I have been married for three months and don't have children yet, but we're planning to have one to three kids when we're in our thirties (depending on rezeki and energy for living). Our ideal gap between kids would be two to five years. "When it comes to contraception, we use condoms because they're affordable, and menstrual tracking because it's actually pretty accurate to track your most fertile period, it reduces the possibility of getting pregnant by a lot."For long term birth control, my wife is interested in using the copper IUD as it's a physical contraceptive as opposed to hormonal. Or maybe the birth control implant as it's less physically invasive and provides around three years of birth control. "There are pros and cons to all the methods, so we're taking our time to see which one we'll opt for. At the end of the day, it depends on what my wife is comfortable with."When it comes to the 'ideal' number of children, I think it boils down to what kind of lifestyle we want for ourselves and our future children. Even though we would love to have three children, it depends on our household income, resources, support system, and living conditions at the time. After all, kids are a lifelong responsibility and a huge financial commitment."- I Love Woodworking

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KL Hotel Says 'Non-Halal Lift' Is Requirement By Authorities After Question By Siti Kasim

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A 'non-halal lift' sign found in a hotel in Kuala Lumpur drew dissatisfaction from netizens after it was brought to light by human rights activist and lawyer Siti Kasim

"So, a friend of mine took this photo at [Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur]. Can the hotel explain the rationale behind this?" she wrote on Twitter and Instagram on Monday, 3 October.Even after Twitter users explained that the sign is most probably used to label the hotel's service lifts that are used to transport non-halal products, she questioned the need for the separation."So, what's next? Roads that carry non-halal stuff and Grab cars that carry passengers with non-halal things? Where does it stop?" she asked.Some netizens also expressed disappointment over the segregation, while others defended the action.

So, a friend of mine took this photo at Sheraton Four Points. Can @FourSheraton explain the rationale behind this?   pic.twitter.com/LeG34wW3Ie— Siti Kasim (@sitikasim) October 3, 2022

The hotel has since responded that the lift is designated as such in keeping with halal licensing requirements set by authorities

"The segregation of halal and non-halal relates to the movement of goods and perishable items and is part of halal-certification requirements for the hotel's back of house operations such as service lifts," Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur replied in a comment on Siti's Instagram post.

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The management has also assured her that they have reworded the sign for "clearer understanding"

According to The Star, the ruling by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) says hotels have to adhere to high levels of hygiene and food quality, in addition to pork-free and alcohol-free conditions, to maintain their halal certification.


"It's Like A Light Saber" – Netizens Slam Man Who Claims His RM1200 Laser Can Treat Cancer

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Netizens are calling out a man on TikTok for claiming to be able to treat cancer with a pulsing light laser device

The man, who has dubbed himself 'master' on TikTok, uploaded two videos claiming that the laser device is an alternative form of treatment for cancer.In one of the videos, he is seen holding a red-coloured laser wand and waving the light over an elderly man's chest who is lying in bed. The elderly man is said to be a lung cancer patient and the caption implies that "after three sessions of treatment" the man is able to sit up in a chair.Another video shows the 'master' waving the same device at two other men's head and back, with the captions "Open your body's chakra and meridian" and "Create new organ cells" in the video.The 'master' has since taken down the two videos, but has uploaded many others to his TikTok account showing how the laser wand works with "resonant frequency therapy technology" and "quantum therapy".

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Before they were removed on TikTok, the two demonstration videos were shared on Twitter, where people quickly called out the treatment for being a farce and criticised the man for advertising a bogus device

A netizen garnered over 7,000 retweets with a thread warning the public about it and begging the Ministry of Health (MOH) to take action.They said, "Please MOH, send an enforcement team to investigate this man and many others who claim to be able to cure cancer. Pity the public. What light saber shooting thing like this can cure cancer? If it's true, he would've won the Nobel Prize award of the century already."The netizen also pointed out that the man has a blog where he sells other products that use "biomagnetic technology" and "quantum power"."That device costs RM1,200. I hope there's some intervention from the authorities and specialists. If this device is really great, I will buy 10 myself and give them away to people."

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Many netizens agreed and expressed disbelief and sympathy for those who have bought the device, especially the elderly

"I don't have basic medical science [knowledge], I depend on autocorrect to even spell 'science', but [even I know] this is not just unreliable, this is bogus," said a netizen."After this, he can replace Dr Strange and hang out at Kamar-Taj. The mechanism behind this [treatment]? Taking advantage of vulnerable people, that's all."

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"How does he know there's no more cancer? How did he check? Did he take the patient's CEA (a type of tumour marker)? Where was the test run? Did he do a thorax, abdomen, and pelvis CT scan (CT-TAP)?" questioned another netizen.Someone sarcastically replied, "[The patient] could sit up in a chair, that's his proof."

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Meanwhile, this netizen said mockingly, "Amazing that three sessions of treatment like that can cure cancer. My mum had to do tens of cycles of chemotherapy before she could get rid of cancer."

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There are currently no official channels declaring that the laser device is a scam

However, a quick check of the device's name does not yield any result on the Medical Device Authority's (MDA) Registered Medical Device Search."Any device used for medical purposes is required to be registered under the MDA of Malaysia," MOH medical officer and co-founder of Medical Mythbusters Malaysia, Dr Ahmad Firdaus Mohd Haris told SAYS.Given there is no official statement from MOH about the product, the medical officer could only verify that there is no credible research to indicate "frequency therapy" is beneficial in treating any medical illnesses such as cancer.He added that, according to the Medical Advertisement Board, advertisements in Malaysia should not contain any claims, either directly or indirectly, referring to the prevention, treatment, alleviation, cure, or diagnosis of many diseases.When asked how we can avoid health scams, he advised the public to:– Learn to identify tactics commonly used by scammers.– Scrutinise any claims regarding the benefits of health products. If it's too good to be true, it probably is.– Remember, testimonials are NOT proof of effectiveness. Testimonials can be fabricated and biased.– Ask a registered medical doctor before resorting to any form of alternative treatment.– Personally verify whether a product is registered with the MDA.– Submit complaints and enquiries to the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA)."Health scammers prey upon those who are desperate and are looking for miracle cures. When there is demand, they will flourish," he said.SAYS has also reached out to MOH and the MDA for a statement but has yet to receive a reply.

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“Abah Teringin Nak Pi Tapi Tak Dak Modal” - Kisah Di Sebalik Konvo Yang Meruntun Jiwa

Hari konvokesyen merupakan satu hari yang dinanti-nantikan oleh setiap pelajar.
Mana tidaknya, setelah beberapa tahun bertungkus-lumus berkorban demi menghabiskan pelajaran, akhirnya anda berjaya ke peringkat seterusnya iaitu Hari Konvokesyen.

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Impian setiap orang adalah untuk ahli keluarga mereka hadir pada hari istimewa itu. Termasuklah ibu bapa, adik-beradik, saudara-mara yang terdekat, rakan-rakan dan lain-lain.Ini kerana hari tersebut merupakan hari yang begitu bersejarah buat seseorang yang pernah digelar 'pelajar'. Betul tak?

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Namun, bagaimana pula nasib individu yang mempunyai ibu bapa yang tidak mampu untuk hadir akibat kekangan wang?

Seperti kisah seorang lelaki yang dikongsikan melalui laman Twitter tentang ayahnya yang tidak mampu untuk hadir pada hari konvokesyen atas sebab tidak mempunyai modal.Baca perkongsian kisah disebalik konvo yang menyedihkan ini di bawah:

Tak semua orang happy bila konvo. I hope this is the best thing me and my friends did to you Bro. Even abah hang takmai, kami bawa pesanan abah hang dan iringin sejambak bunga utk hang. Tahniah bro. Huaa berkaca sial mata aku  pic.twitter.com/1vDSWci47e— Ali Imraann (@aleeephant) November 13, 2018

Banyak cerita yang sama, berbeza situasi dan keadaan, ya betul maybe ada yg lagi sedih dari kisah kawan aku. Harap korang semua as student ataupun bukan student hargai parents korang yg masih ada. Yang dah tak ada pun, aku psti diorang juga bangga dkt sana. Terus usaha dan doa— Ali Imraann (@aleeephant) November 13, 2018

Nak banggakan parents bukan dengan segulung sijil saja. buatlah apa apa pun kebaikan yang boleh buat depa tersenyum. Good luck and Thank u semua for sharing u guys punya stories. Semoga kita sebagai anak terus banggakan parents. Aamiin! — Ali Imraann (@aleeephant) November 13, 2018

Tweet tersebut telah meraih lebih 20k retweets ketika artikel ini ditulis dan ramai yang membalasnya dengan perkongsian kisah mereka yang juga agak menyedihkan.

"Acik terima kasih untuk segalanya. Mama minta maaf sebab tak dapat tunaikan hasrat Acik untuk hadirkan diri ke konvo.."

Aku faham macam mana perasaan sedihnya tak dapat bawa parents tgok kita convo.. perkataan "MINTA MAAF" dari mak ayah tak sepatutnya keluar dari mulut mereka .. Yang mana tengah study tu pastikan hampa semua buat yg terbaik dan banggakan mak ayah.. #sapajataknakconvo pic.twitter.com/Mk2HyBV78U— Fariez Lutfi (@Muhd_fariez) November 15, 2018

"Esok tumpang 'parents' boleh? Aku nak bergambar juga..."

Kwn aku,ayah dh janji nk dtg naik bas sbb xde transport. Eskny ayah dia call semula bgtahu, Xdpt hadir sbb x cukup $ beli tiket bas. N pd hari convo,kwn aku stay solo lps dpt sijil. Tgk kwn² dgn family msg². Mlm sblm konvo dia kata, "Esok tumpang parents ea, aku nk bergambar jgk"— Am (@Amir_Shaq) November 13, 2018

"Abah dan Umi tak dapat datang tapi masih memberikan bunga coklat sebagai ucapan tahniah..."

I got mine also ... bukan Abah je x dpt dtg tp Umi pun x dpt dtg .. walaupun x dpt dtg, between all the wishes , this is the most special i've got .. Tak datang tp terasa ada di sisi . pic.twitter.com/M9fEyZDe1a— Hakimi Tukiman (@HakimiTukiman) November 13, 2018

"Masa konvo diploma abah dan mak tak dapat datang sebab tak ada modal tapi mereka janji untuk datang masa konvo degree. Itu yang membuatkan aku semangat untuk sambung belajar."

Masa sy konvo dploma dulu ma abah tak dtg jgk xde modal tapi ma abah sy janji kalau sy dpt sambung degree ma abh janji akan pergi disebabkan bnda ni jadikan kekuatan utk sy sambung degree dan kekuatan utk habiskan degree yg berbaki lagi 3 tahun ni  good luck utk diri sendiri— Alya (@Alianazliazz) November 13, 2018

"Mak masuk ICU pada hari konvo, semua keluarga tak dapat hadir..."

Lagi berkaca sia bila tengok org lain semua peluk parents. Aku convo dulu pun semua family tk dpt datang. Mak aku masuk icu on that day. Allah je tahu perasaan aku bila ayah call minta maaf tk dpt dtg :')— Kaka (@kaakaaaaaaaaa) November 14, 2018

Ada juga individu yang berhati mulia sanggup menawarkan diri untuk sponsor ibu bapa yang memerlukan wang perbelanjaan untuk menghadiri hari konvo anak masing-masing:

jika anda tahu sesiapa yg nak konvo dan dari keluarga susah yg mana parents x dpt dtg due to money problem. Let me know, i will sponsor all the expenses utk parents dia hadir konvo. DM me ya— akhmar mahadher (@kojie_yama) November 14, 2018

Lepasni siapa siapa yang mak bapak takde modal nak gi convo tolong la roger aku, gaji aku tak banyak tapi setakat nak hulur duit transport ke, minyak dgn makan ke, ada je. Sedih la mcmni  nak pinjam kereta pun aku boleh kasi  nak suruh angkut hari hari pun boleh — ف (@fatinaisha_) November 14, 2018

Sedihnya baca semua perkongsian mereka. Semoga mereka dapat berbakti kepada ibu bapa mereka pada masa hadapan.

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Global Bersih: Take These Constructive Actions If You're A Postal Voter Overseas

Malaysian voters abroad have been facing problems in receiving and returning their ballot papers, said Bersih 2.0

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Electoral reform coalition Bersih said in a press conference yesterday, 6 May, that it has received hundreds of complaints from Malaysian postal voters who have yet to receive their ballot papers for the upcoming 14th General Election. theSun reported Bersih executive director Yap Swee Seng as saying that some of those who complained said they discovered through the courier tracking system that would receive only their ballot papers a day before or even after polling date on 9 May.Previously, the Election Commission (EC) chairman Tan Sri Mohd Hashim Abdullah said on Saturday, 5 May, that every postal ballot will arrive safely in the hands of registered voters and that they can be returned on time.

Responding to the issue, Global Bersih, the overseas arm of the electoral reform group, has issued several recommendations on the actions that can be taken by overseas postal voters:

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In a Facebook post published on 5 May, Global Bersih has urged overseas postal voters to do the following whether or not they have been facing difficulties in exercising their democratic right to vote through postal voting:1. Use a courier and mailing service that allows you to check when the ballot arrives in Malaysia. Most courier companies would offer such services to allow customers to check shipment delivery status, but it is usually more costly. However, Bersih has suggested for overseas voters to try to get sponsorship from their local Bersih group.2. Keep all records such as documentation on your overseas voting process (eg. tracking slips, emails, etc) not only so that there is evidence and statistics in the event that a legal action is taken, but also to have an accurate picture of how the postal voting process needs to be fixed to make recommendations and proposals.

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			3. Bersih has encouraged those who have yet to receive their ballots or those whose ballot might not be sent back to Malaysia before by the deadline set by the EC, which is 5pm on GE14 polling day on 9 May, to send back anyway once they have received them. 4. Those who are not sending their ballot back to Malaysia are encouraged to participate in Global Bersih's Data Collection survey and share what led to the decision of not sending it back (cost or other reasons)."This is an important, for example, to highlight that the short timeline makes the process too expensive for many overseas Malaysians," Global Bersih said. "Failure to register eligible voters is a serious failure in the system and we need to know how many were affected," it added.

Global Bersih said the survey is important, especially to determine how many postal voters have been affected by the new system

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In the previous election, embassies were in charge of collecting the ballot papers and getting them home in time. In GE14, ballot papers were sent directly to the address provided by the voters and voters are required to obtain the signature of a witness to prove that they are the rightful postal voters.Global Bersih, who is gathering data and statistics to get an accurate picture of the postal voting process, stressed that postal voters who did not get a response or approval for their application must first get a confirmation from the EC on their status."Please make sure that you get the name of the person you are speaking to, and record the date and time of the call. Follow up with an email to the EC with the name of the officer, date and time, as well as the main points of the conversation, so that there is a written record."

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5 Free-To-Play Cosy Games To Spend The Weekend Relaxing To

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If you don't play games because the storyline can be too intense or the gameplay is too difficult, then you should check out these relaxing, minimal-effort games to play:

1. Elif (2022) – a third-person player game where you have to solve puzzles and overcome challenges with your dog

Follow Elif in her fantasy world, where she is a small doll exploring a playroom 10 times her size, with the help of Crocus, her toy dog companion.She narrates the story while overcoming obstacles, like climbing a mountain of books and solving puzzles by throwing darts, in order to find a book for her friend.

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Download Elif here and watch the trailer below:

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2. LAY (2022)  – travel via manta rays as you explore and interact with the islands in a mysterious and colourful world

In LAY (2022), you play as Elise, an explorer, as she wakes up in an unfamiliar world and begins solving puzzles to discover the secrets of the mysterious world she's in.In the game, you're able to ride manta rays that actually fly. They are scattered throughout the world and it's your job to decode the mystery of the four islands.

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Download LAY here and watch the trailer below:

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3. Owlone in the Woods (2022) – Ever wondered what it would be like to be an owl? Play as a nocturnal bird as you traverse through dangerous situations to get your chicks home safely.

Owlone In The Woods (2022) is a 2D platform game where you play as an owl that has been struck by lightning and lost its ability to fly. Try to avoid the dangerous forest floors as you attempt to lead your owlets home one by one by camouflaging and hiding from the fox.

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Download Owlone In The Woods here.

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4. Runo (2021) – Discover deep secrets stemming from ancient folklore that come to reality in the game as you visit an old family cottage

Runo (2021) is a first-person walking simulator game set in Finland, where you visit your grandmother's old cottage and accidentally discover a world of ancient Finnish folklore and myths slowly coming to reality.Solve puzzles using kantele, which is a traditional Finnish instrument, and other tools available within the mythical world, as you decipher ancient runes in an attempt to return home.

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Download Runo here.

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5. Equinoxe (2022) – Become the guardian of ethereal mirroring worlds called Equinoxe and restore life to them through puzzle-solving

In Equinoxe (2022), you play as the guardian attempting to restore balance by solving puzzles in mirroring worlds.As darkness begins to take over the worlds, it is your duty to mend and protect them as the guardian of Equinoxe. Your logic and perspective skills will be highly useful in solving the puzzles in both mirror worlds.

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Download Equinoxe here and watch the trailer below:

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JPJ's Demerit Point System Is Back With 4 New Offences

Road Transport Department (JPJ) revamps the Kejara traffic demerit system

The Kejara demerit system has been dormant since its inception in 1984. However, it is planned to be reintroduce together with the government-takeover of the AES.

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The Demerit Points System is a system whereby drivers who commit specific traffic offences are given demerit points under the Motor Vehicles (Demerit Points) Rules 1997

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4 new offences, including using the handphone while driving, will come into effect in January 2014

Driving on the emergency lane is an offence under the Kejara demerit point system
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Failing to wear helmets is an offence under the Kejara demerit point system
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Not using the front and rear passenger seat belts is an offence under the Kejara demerit point system
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Using the handphone while driving is an offence under the Kejara demerit point system
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FOUR new offences have been added into the Kejara demerit system as part of the Road Transport Department's revamp to take full effect in January.

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Effective January, those caught using handphone or other telecommunication devices while driving; not using front and rear passenger seat belts; failing to wear helmets; and driving on the emergency lane; can be punished.

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This is the full list of offences and its corresponding demerit points (Click for full view)

Full list of offences and the corresponding demerit points

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According to JPJ enforcement director Jaafar Mohamed, illegal racing will no longer be an offence under the Kejara demerit system

The NST report, quoting the RTD enforcement director Jaafar Mohamed, also said that illegal racing is no longer an offence. The traffic police are better equipped to take stiffer action as compared to the Kejara.

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"The police can impose a two-year licence suspension if a motorist is found guilty compared with only six months under Kejara," RTD enforcement director Jaafar Mohamed.

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Kejara demerit system offenders will face license suspensions or revocation of driver's licence

Road Transport Department (JPJ) revamps the Kejara traffic demerit system

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Under the present system, a motorist who commits different types offences will be penalised by being docked demerit points. An offender who holds a Competent Driving Licence (CDL) and breaches the maximum 15-point annual ceiling will have action taken against him, while probationary drivers cannot accumulate more than 10 points.

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1) First offence - suspension of driver's license for no longer than 6 months. 2) Second offence - suspension of driver's license for no longer than 12 months.

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3) Third offence - suspension of driver's license for no longer than 6 months. 4) Revocation of driver's license for a third offence committed within a duration of 5 years.

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Offenders driving under a license suspension period can face a 6 month prison sentence

When a driver's CDL license is suspended, he/she will not be allowed to drive or attempt to acquire any kind of driver's license, such as a learner's permit, within the duration of the suspension.

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Whereas for the holder of a 'P' license who has the license suspended, he or she will not be allowed to drive or attempt to acquire any kind of driver's license for a duration of twelve months beginning from the date the initial license is surrendered.

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Penalty: Operating a vehicle within a license suspension period will result in a RM1,000 fine or a six (6) month prison sentence.

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Bonus point: 7 points will be deducted from CDL license holders with less than 15 points and do no commit any offences in 24 months

For Competent Driving Licence (CDL) license holders who acquire less than 15 demerit points, who do not commit any of the listed offences for a period of 24 consecutive months, 7 demerit points will be deducted from them.

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CLICK to read: AES summonses and license suspensions

                Traffic Police Will Be In Charge Of AES By January 2014

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Dr M Says Najib Can Only Be A "Magnanimous Gentleman" If He Resigns

Dr Mahathir Mohamad, commenting on the UMNO General Assembly, declared in his latest blog post that PM Najib Razak would only be considered a "magnanimous gentleman" if he resigns

"The speech by the President of UMNO at the UMNO General Assembly 2015 is very disappointing. It was focused on and limited to only defending himself. The President claimed that he is a gentleman, magnanimous, courageous, not timid and would not relent," Dr M wrote on his blog.He added that not only he is being questioned by the police, but sanctions made against him which are worse than those against leaders of the Opposition in Malaysia."Hotels are warned they will not be given government business if I was allowed to speak in their function rooms. The Deputy President was not allowed to open the meeting of wings of UMNO as has been the party's tradition. The Deputy President was also dismissed from the post of Deputy Prime Minister. Is this the attitude of a gentleman who is magnanimous? It is more inclined to an attitude of a boss that ties the hands of the enemy so that they can be beaten without retaliation."

PM Najib Razak, while speaking at UMNO AGM, had vowed that he "will not surrender" to critics and declared: "I am a gentleman!"

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Reiterating that Najib's speech in UMNO's General Assembly was indeed very disappointing, Dr M claimed that there are those who do not fully understand the issues facing the UMNO party

Mahathir, in expressing disappointment with the AGM, said that many people don't seem to understand that the issue in UMNO was not the relations between the President and Deputy President."Therefore, just some cordial handshakes will solve the problem. This is not about relationship or friendship," he wrote, adding that the issue was serious and involved wrongdoing on the part of the party President and Prime Minister. "It can only result in the party and ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) losing in the general election."


Ipoh-Born Chef Who Won A Michelin Star Finally Brings His Famous Chicken Rice To Malaysia

Ipoh-born chef Chan Hon Meng, famously known as the owner of the world's first Michelin-starred street food stall, has brought his world-renowned soya sauce chicken rice to his hometown

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Nearly three years since receiving a Michelin star, the Singapore-based Liao Fan Hawker Chan finally opened its first Malaysian outlet at Jalan Theatre in Ipoh on 26 February

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The shop, which operated on a self-service basis, reportedly received a never-ending line of customers since opening its doors at 11am and quickly sold out all 90+ chickens prepared for the day.

Chan gained international acclaim in July 2016 when his chicken rice stall became the first of two street food locations in the world to be awarded a Michelin star

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The Michelin Guide is akin to the Oscar in the culinary world, as it is regarded as the world's foremost authority in culinary merit. The Guide awards Michelin stars - the best known and highly respected restaurant rating - to restaurants all over the world, with the maximum three being the ultimate accolade. Even before snagging a Michelin star, people are known to queue up for 30 minutes to two hours for a taste of Chan's dish. Then sold from SGD2.00 (RM6.02) a plate, Chan's dish is also recognised as the cheapest Michelin-starred meal in the world.

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Aside from his signature soya sauce chicken, which is best enjoyed with rice or noodles, Chan's restaurants also serve char siu (BBQ pork) and siu yuk (roasted pork)

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Chan has since expanded his business beyond his humble stall in Chinatown Complex and even beyond Singapore, with branches in Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, and Australia. Even David Beckham has tried his chicken rice, y'all!

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While a plate of soya sauce chicken rice is currently sold at SGD2.50 (RM7.52) onwards in Singapore, prices are slightly cheaper in the Ipoh outpost, which starts from RM6.80 per plate. Check out the full menu here:

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Liao Fan Hawker Chan's first Malaysian outlet is located at No. 26-3, Jalan Theatre, 30300 Ipoh, Perak.

Opening Hours: 10.30am to 8.30pm daily. Facebook | Instagram

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Read more about Chan's journey from a 15-year-old apprentice to Michelin-starred chef:

                Owner Of The World's First Michelin-Starred Hawker Stall Was Born And Raised In Ipoh

Chan Hon Meng, who runs the Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle stall in Singapore, was awarded one Michelin s...

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FamilyMart Malaysia Sets Up 2nd Vending Machine Location In Taman Connaught

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Not long after launching its first vending machines location earlier this month, FamilyMart Malaysia has now set up its second Mini Smart Kiosk in Cheras!

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In a Facebook post yesterday, 19 September, the Japanese convenience store announced that it has opened its second pilot vending machines at Shell station in Taman Connaught, while the first kiosk is located at Shell Karak Highway 2.

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Image via FamilyMart Malaysia (Facebook)

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Similar to its first smart kiosk, you can get onigiri, sandwiches, desserts, drinks, and other freshly produced items every day

The best part is that the machines accept credit or debit cards, and e-wallet payments so you won't need to fumble around for cash.

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If any of these vending machines are not located near you, don't worry 'cause FamilyMart added that there will be more locations coming soon. So stay tuned!

You can get directions to the kiosk at Shell Taman Connaught here.

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If you love the sofuto, you can now get them freshly churned for you in pints:

                FamilyMart Malaysia Is Now Selling Their Sofuto In Pints!

Prices start from RM7.90 per pint.

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"Siap Koyakkan Baju" - Atuk Ini Jadi Ibu Breastfeeding Sebab Cucu Susah Hisap Susu Botol

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Memiliki anak kecil ataupun bayi pasti tahu betapa susahnya menguruskan segala kehendak dan keperluan mereka

Begitu juga daripada aspek penyusuan. Kadang kala, ibu yang baru melahirkan tidak mempunyai susu yang cukup untuk anak. Sebaliknya, ada juga anak yang tidak suka untuk minum susu dalam botol ataupun susu formula. Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini di TikTok yang memaparkan seorang atuk menyamar sebagai ibu breastfeeding mencuri perhatian netizen. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @xo.weendyy To all the dads out there who struggle with their little ones not taking the bottle  #fyp #foryou #parati #fyp #4u #grandchild  original sound - Wendy Rangel

Terpaksa koyakkan baju dan masukkan susu botol ke dalamnya

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @xo.weendyy di laman TikTok, kelihatan seorang atuk sedang mencari cara untuk menyusukan cucunya. Apa yang lebih menarik adalah apabila dia cuba koyakkan baju dan masukkan susu botol ke dalam bajunya akibat cucunya yang susah nak minum susu botol. Sebaik saja atuknya selesai masukkan susu botol ke dalam bajunya, dia menggendong dan menyusukan cucunya seperti ibu breastfeeding. Ternyata tips dan trick ini sangat berkesan melihatkan cucunya akur dan minum susu tersebut.

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"Bayangkan kalau cucunya tengok balik video ni dia dah besar nanti" - Netizen

Hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati bahawa rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan aksi atuk itu. Malah, ramai yang memuji idea atuk itu dan akan dijadikan contoh kepada ayah di luar sana apabila ingin menyusukan anak mereka. Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu meraih sebanyak 8.8M tontonan, 1.8M tanda suka dan 13K komen di TikTok. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Menjadi ya tips dia ni, memang the best grandpa of the year! :D

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[VIDEO] Tak Sabar Menunggu Giliran Untuk Terima Vaksin, Lelaki Ini Cucuk Diri Sendiri

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Dalam fasa pandemik ini, sudah tentunya semua diwajibkan untuk mengambil vaksin untuk mengekang penularan wabak Covid-19

Semua negara kini sedang giat memberi suntikan vaksin percuma kepada rakyat masing-masing untuk mencapai herd immunity. Namun begitu, tidak dinafikan ramai yang terpaksa menunggu giliran yang lama akibat kesuntukan dos vaksin. Baru-baru ini tular video di Twitter yang memaparkan seorang lelaki tidak sabar menerima vaksin sehingga dia suntik diri sendiri mencuri tumpuan netizen. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

Me when i get my vaccine after 2 years of waiting… pic.twitter.com/JQYzsAL7bn— Ariff (@a_ariff) July 10, 2021

Ambil jarum suntikan daripada nurse lalu cucuk diri sendiri

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang lelaki sedang menunggu giliran untuk mengambil vaksin di sebuah hospital. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila lelaki itu bertindak untuk mengambil jarum suntikan dan cucuk di lengannya sendiri daripada jururawat.

Image via @a_ariff (Twitter)

Image via @a_ariff (Twitter)

Image via @a_ariff (Twitter)

"Ni baru betul kena dengan badan, bukannya badan tegap tapi bila nak vaksin, menjerit serupo ponde" - Netizen

Sementara itu, hasil tinjuan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan gelagat lelaki itu. Malah, ramai yang menyakat lelaki itu kerana bertindak sedemikian. Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu berjaya mendapat 239K views, 11K retweets, 8K likes di Twitter. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Twitter:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA fedup mena nunggu ya — dnf. (@dnftxnx) July 11, 2021

kenapa aku harap sgt laki ni sakit urat ke otot ke, sbb poyo sgt— Hazami D Taib (@Arezhami) July 10, 2021

Hahaahahahahahaahahah I GOT THIS he said.— Bella Grande (@nabyllahhhhh) July 11, 2021

Takutnya cucuk sendiri je punyalah bengang nak vaksin — Noorbasirah (@_basirahhh) July 10, 2021

Wahhhh kebal btul kiranya kena tggu 2 tahun la ni hahaha— Apizjr (@HafizJr1198) July 10, 2021

hmmmm jangan smpai aku buat beginii— ™ (@iyrahisham_) July 10, 2021

Dah biasa main cucuk cucuk kat lengan la brader ni, tu pasal rileks je cucuk— Ariff (@a_ariff) July 10, 2021

okay aku nak tanya, dia main cucuk mcmtu boleh ke tak— pijaa jaeger (@gloomychaos) July 10, 2021

I got a vaccine jokes, but some of you may not get it.— Hilmi ↗ (@HilmiHimself) July 10, 2021

Eh takde la, vaccine tu jalan sendiri pergi dekat bahu —  (@syhmnafqh) July 10, 2021

Dia punya tak sabar nak cucuk tu, aduhai kelakar lah! :P

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3 Top Microsoft Investors Want Bill Gates to Step Down as Chairman. Why?

As per a Reuters report, 3 top investors are lobbying the company’s board to have Bill Gates step down

Three of the top 20 investors in Microsoft Corp are lobbying the board to press for Bill Gates to step down as chairman of the software company he co-founded 38 years ago, according to people familiar with matter.

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While Microsoft CEO has been under pressure for years to improve the company's performance and share price, this appears to be the first time that major shareholders are taking aim at Gates.

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According to Reuters:

The 3 investors are concerned that Gates' presence on the board effectively blocks the adoption of new strategies and would limit the power of a new chief executive to make substantial changes. They point to Gates' role on the special committee searching for Ballmer's successor.

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They are also worried that Gates - who spends most of his time on his philanthropic foundation - wields power out of proportion to his declining shareholding.

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The 3 investors collectively hold more than 5 percent of the company's stock

Gates owns about 4.5 percent of the $277 billion (171 billion pounds) company and is its largest individual shareholder.

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There is no indication that Microsoft's board would heed the wishes of the three investors, according to the sources. They requested the identity of the investors be kept anonymous because the discussions are private.

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Gates, who owned 49 percent of Microsoft before it went public in 1986, sells about 80 million Microsoft shares a year under a pre-set plan, which if continued would leave him with no financial stake in the company by 2018.

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Gates lowered his profile at Microsoft after he handed the CEO role to Ballmer in 2000, giving up his day-to-day work there in 2008 to focus on the $38 billion Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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Microsoft is still one of the world's most valuable technology companies

Microsoft is still one of the world's most valuable technology companies, making a net profit of $22 billion last fiscal year. But its core Windows computing operating system, and to a lesser extent the Office software suite, are under pressure from the decline in personal computers as smartphones and tablets grow more popular.

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Shares of Microsoft have been essentially static for a decade, and the company has lost ground to Apple Inc and Google Inc in the move toward mobile computing.

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This Money Jar Has An LCD Screen That Tallies How Much Cash You Have... Or Don't Have

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Saving money is extremely important — and with so much technological advancement, people have been able to take classic items and elevate them to a modern level

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If you're someone who loves filling up your piggy bank for a rainy day, this money box with an LCD screen does all the collecting and counting for you

Engulfed in clear plastic, this shilling box appears rather simple and unembellished at first glance. Approximately 20cm tall by 11.5cm in width, the magic behind this contraption lies in its cover, which has an LCD screen to show the total worth of coins collected on top.With just a gentle nudge of your coins into the slit at the top of the cover, the calculating system in it tabulates the worth of the coin that goes in, so you can see how much you're saving with each coin added.Check out a video by a purchaser showing how the item works:

All you'll need to get are two AAA batteries, which need to be placed in the cover of the lid

The box is reportedly able to detect both old and new Malaysian coins.With manual settings on the lid of the money box, buyers will be able to add or subtract the total amount on display, for when you're taking out a few coins or putting a bunch in at a time. If you've filled the jar to the very top and feel like emptying it, you can also reset the LCD screen to start counting anew.

Adjusting the total worth of coins in the money jar using the "+" and "-" buttons on the lid.
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Nevertheless, all purchasers should handle the jar with care, as the lid's built-in calculator is sensitive to the change of display.The description page for the item suggests that all buyers slowly insert each coin into the slot without forcing each shilling in. However, if all else fails, the adjustment button can fix that issue with just a simple tap.

Resting the tabulation system using the reset button beneath the top cover of the lid.
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The coin jar costs just RM25.33, though batteries will not be included with the purchase

With over 2,300 of these jars purchased so far and over 1,000 ratings provided by members of the public, we'd guess that many people have already gotten into the counting crazy with this neat contraption.

Image via Shopee

You can get one on Shopee.


Police Say MAEPS Medics Questioned To Assist In Investigating Alleged Trespass By Media

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Police are not investigating contract doctors who took part in the #HartalDoktorKontrak strike on Monday, 26 July, in the Klang Valley, according to Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Azmi Abu Kassim

New Straits Times quoted Azmi saying that as of now, no doctors were being investigated for their participation in the protest urging the government to give contract doctors permanent positions."I do not know of any doctors being investigated over the incident," he said.

He clarified that they are investigating allegations that six media personnel trespassed the COVID-19 quarantine centre at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) on the day of the strike

According to Azmi, police only went over to MAEPS at midnight, 28 July, to record the doctors' statements after the management of the MAEPS COVID-19 Integrated Quarantine and Treatment Centre (PKRCB) lodged a report alleging that six media personnel from various agencies had trespassed.The same was also stated by Sepang district deputy police chief Supt Md Noor Aehwan Mohammad, who said that police have recorded the statements from 17 individuals over the matter."The area concerned is a hall that had 496 positive COVID-19 patients. The hall has been gazetted as a quarantine and treatment centre, and outsiders cannot enter without permission. One of the media personnel who entered the hall even made a live video upon entering," Malay Mail reported him as saying.The investigations are being carried out under Section 448 of the Penal Code for trespassing and Rule 17(1) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures Within Infection Local Areas) Regulations 2021.

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Meanwhile, Md Noor defended the process of recording the statement from doctors at the MAEPS PKRCB past midnight

The Star quoted him saying that when they arrived at the centre, all personnel whose statements were recorded were on duty and they were at the location during the incident on Monday, 26 July."We never disturbed the duties of the doctors as they took turns to have their statements recorded," he told the English daily, adding that many doctors had their statements recorded as witnesses.


[VIDEO] Terpijak Tudung Sampai Berkedut, Lelaki Ini Mengalah Dengar Isteri Membebel

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Bila sebut je pasal tudung berkedut, ia merupakan perkara yang paling digeruni kaum wanita

Bukan apa, menggosok tudung merupakan proses yang agak leceh. Lebih-lebih lagi jika material tudung itu jenis satin atau lembut, lagilah susah nak jaga.Oleh itu, para suami haruslah peka dengan keberadaan tudung isteri yang sudah digosok agar tidak mendapat nasib seperti lelaki ini yang terpaksa mendengar bebelan isterinya.Lihat video yang tular di TikTok itu di bawah:

  @nia_syaqiera Kejadian semasa bermalam di resort tiga hari lepas  ##spontanrohing dia tak tahu ke dia mengeruhkan keadaan bila tudung saya tak on point ? Hurmmm  bunyi asal  - NiaSyaqiera

Isteri letak tudung yang sudah digosok atas katil, suami pula tak sengaja terpijak sampai kedut

Menerusi rakaman yang dimuat naik oleh @nia_syaqiera, dia membentangkan tudung putihnya yang baru saja digosok atas katil ketika itu.Namun begitu, suasana di dalam bilik tersebut menjadi kecoh apabila suaminya terpijak tudung itu dengan tidak sengaja sehingga menyebabkan ia berkedut.Apa yang mengeruhkan lagi keadaan adalah apabila si suami menyoalkan mengapa isterinya meletakkan tudung di atas katil sedangkan banyak lagi tempat lain yang lebih selamat. Tetapi akhirnya dia mengalah dan pasrah apabila mendengar bebelan si isteri.

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"Kalau duduk atas katil dia jadi kuali panas okay, jangan cuba-cuba" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 165.2K views, 10.4K likes serta 155 shares di TikTok.Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen pula mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dan boleh relate dengan kejadian tersebut.Ada juga yang sempat bergurau mengatakan tudung yang sudah digosok itu ibarat kuali panas sebaik saja diletakkan di atas katil dan jangan sesekali cuba menyentuhnya kalau tak nak kena bebel.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Haa tu makan dia, kan tak pasal-pasal kena bebel sebab tudung :P

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A Home Kit To Test For COVID-19 That Costs RM99 Will Soon Be Available In Malaysia

[UPDATE, 1pm, 18 March 2020] MOH called the kit fake news:

                MyEG Clarifies Their COVID-19 Test Kits Are Pending Approval As MOH Calls Them 'Fake News'

Despite so, as of writing, MyEG is still featuring the test kits on their website.

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MyEG will soon be releasing a COVID-19 rapid test kit that can be used in the comfort of our own homes and without the help of medical professionals

According to MyEG, the COVID-19 kit they are providing is developed by a leading diagnostics company and approved by health authorities in China, where it is currently being widely used.The test kit is designed to rapidly detect COVID-19 antibodies which are produced in the body within three to seven days of infection, and results can be obtained in as little as 30 minutes.

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The innovative kit involves test strips that will detect COVID-19 antibodies through blood samples obtained from finger-pricking

Similar to a pregnancy test kit, lines will appear on the strip to indicate if the sample is positive or negative for virus antibodies.

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As a comparison, these blood test kits will produce quicker results on-site than the home screening services that cost about RM700 and involve nose or throat swabs being sent to external diagnostic laboratories to be processed for up to 24 hours.However, antibodies are often not detectable until a few days after exposure to the virus, whereas the conventional laboratory method can detect virus RNA well earlier in throat samples.MyEG said the kit's advantages are well-suited for the rapid screening of suspected cases and high risk groups, especially of visitors entering the country.

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MyEG is currently awaiting approval by local authorities for the use of the kits

However, they have already begun accepting pre-orders on its online portal in Malaysia.The test kits are priced at RM99 per kit or RM990 for a pack of 10 kits, and they say delivery will take about two weeks once approved.A user manual and a visual guide are already available on the website.

This will be a good home-based screening alternative as government hospitals are currently being overwhelmed:

                Got A Fever? You Still Might Not Be Tested For COVID-19 At Government Hospitals

You have to fulfil at least two criteria before the hospital might run the test on you.

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Yesterday, 16 March, the Prime Minister announced that Malaysia will be under a Restricted Movement Order until 31 March:

                [BREAKING] PM Announces Restricted Movement Order Beginning 18 March

This is not a military lockdown, but a nationwide health precaution, he stressed.

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11-Year-Old Girl In India Was Gang-Raped For Months By 17 Men Who Worked In Her Building

On Monday, 16 July, police in Chennai, India, arrested 17 men for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl since January

However, some reports alleged that 22 men were involved in the crime.According to CNN, the girl, who has a hearing disability, was sexually assaulted inside the largely unoccupied 300-unit apartment block she lives in.The building's security guards, plumber, and lift operator were among those arrested, The Straits Times reported.

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Police revealed that the 66-year-old lift operator was the first to assault the young girl when she was cycling around the building complex after school

He allegedly invited the other men and sedated the victim with injections and drug-laced soft drinks, Hindustan Times reported.They took turns raping the 11-year-old in the building's basement, terrace, gym, and public restrooms and filmed the sexual acts.

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The men also threatened the girl with knives and said that they would release videos of the acts if she told anyone.However, the victim recently told her sister about the ordeal, and her family lodged a police complaint on Sunday. She has been referred to a government hospital for medical examination.

The men were arrested on charges of rape, attempted murder, and criminal intimidation under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO)

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The men, aged between 23 and 66, were sent to judicial custody until 31 July.A video of several lawyers beating up some of the suspects on the staircase of the Saidapet Mahila court has since gone viral, Hindustan Times reported.

Advocates at Mahila court in Madras HC campus severely thrashed 17 accused who were sexually harassing minor girl for over 7 months in Chennai,This happened when they were taken back to the bus after the order from the judge to keep them in judicial remand till 31st July! pic.twitter.com/qdJlJofA3J— Sanjeevee sadagopan (@sanjusadagopan) July 17, 2018

In April, the Indian government approved stringent punishments for sexual violence against children, including the death penalty for those convicted of raping girls younger than 12 years old

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The decision was a result of nationwide outrage over the rape and killing of an 8-year-old girl in Jammu and Kashmir and several other cases of sexual assault involving minors, SBS reported.


The Brutal Yet Victorious Story Of This Malaysian Transgender Who Won The US Courage Award

In what will serve as a historic moment for transgender communities across the world, a young Malaysian woman, Nisha Ayub has been awarded with the prestigious US Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award

US Secretary of State John Kerry presenting the award to Nisha
Image via Twitter/ US Embassy Kuala Lumpur

Nisha was among 14 awardees made up of women from across the globe who received the award by the US Secretary of State John Kerry at the US Department of State in Washington DC yesterday.Nearly 100 women from 60 different countries have been recipients since the inception of the award in 2007.In her Facebook post last night, Nisha admitted that she was "extremely excited" to be nominated by the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur but did not expect to be awarded as there were many others who were nominated."It’s truly an honour to receive such international recognition from the United States Of America."

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Nisha is the first transgender in the world to receive the prestigious award.

"Nisha Ayub, for your extraordinary work to promote societies that are more just, fair, and tolerant regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity, we honour you as a woman of courage," said US Secretary of State John Kerry when presenting the award.

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The Secretary of State's annual International Women of Courage Award was established in 2007 by then Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice to honour women who have shown exceptional courage and leadership in championing women rights and progress. Over the years, the award has honoured a number of women that have gone through an unspeakable amount of cruelty and repress from authorities in their countries. From acid attacks to assassination attempts, these women have lived through some of the worst experiences one could possibly imagine. One of the recipients of the courage award in 2014, Laxmi Agarwal, was brutally attacked at the age of 16 when she refused the romantic advances of her brother's acquaintance. The 32-year-old man threw a beer bottle of acid on Laxmi's face, disfiguring her face. Wanting to put an end to acid attacks that have become increasingly common in India, Laxmi joined the Stop Acid Attacks Campaign, pleading for a ban on the sale of acid that is freely available in local Indian shops. Thanks to her persistence, she has managed to petition the supreme court to order the Indian government to regulate the sale of acid.

While Laxmi was punished for rejecting the attention of a stranger, Nisha on the other hand, was brutalised for being herself, a transgender.
Arrested at the tender age of 21 by a gang of religious officers in Melaka and barbarically abused for three months, Nisha's story is one that will leave an imprint on your mind.

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The courageous young woman shared her traumatic experience in a Facebook post, on 24 October 2015. The 21-year-old Nisha had just completed her breast augmentation surgery, had a fulfilling job and was happy with the fact that she was able to live life on her own terms. Unfortunately, all that changed on that fateful day, when she was taken to a religious office in Melaka and eventually sentenced to three months in prison for cross dressing. According to Sharia laws, all 13 states in Malaysia prohibits Muslim men from dressing as women. The nightmarish experience started when she was forced into a male prison in Kajang. First her hair was shaved off, then she was forced to strip naked for an 'anal drug examination' with the warden assuring her that it wouldn't hurt as he would only be using his fingers. Bear in mind that these unlawful acts were done in front a group of inmates and prison wardens. She was then lead to her cell which was located at the end of the block. On her way, the warden made her stop at every cell along the way, open up her shirt and show her breasts to the other inmates.

That was just the beginning of Nisha's harrowing experience in prison. The day after, while queuing up for breakfast, she was pushed to the ground, molested and forced to perform oral sex on a gang of inmates.

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After learning from a fellow transgender inmate about the only way to keep herself from being attacked by other inmates, Nisha found a warden that took a liking to her. In return for her safety, she was asked for daily sexual favours from the man.Nisha revealed how the experience had made her feel like killing herself, but the only thing that kept her going was her mother who visited her every week, for three months.

Her mother's acceptance and love kept her going and when she was finally released three long months later, Nisha was stronger than ever. Instead of letting the ghastly experience ruin her life, she turned it into a precursor for her fight against the brutality towards LGBT community.

A photograph of Nisha, after she was released from the prison
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Fast forward 11 years, Nisha is the co-founder of two separate NGOs, the Seed Foundation and Justice for Sisters, both of which aims to repeal the draconian laws against the transgender community in Malaysia. Justice for Sisters focuses mainly on providing assistance and protecting the local transgender community and raising public awareness about issues surrounding violence and unjust persecution against transgenders. They organisation also runs campaigns to raise funds to finance court cases against transgenders. SEED or Pertubuhan Kebajikan dan Persekitaran Positif Malaysia, on the other hand, is a community based organisation that aims to provide a safe haven for the less fortunate, educate and help them to improve their lives. Along with that, these organisations also provide sex workers and HIV patients counselling, job training, health services and social welfare.

Reiterating secretary of state John Kerry, despite the constant threats and inhuman treatment she has been subjected to, Nisha has stayed true to her commitment of fighting for the LGBT community

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"My hopes for the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community in Malaysia is basically for the government to recognise and to accept and to acknowledge that we are a part of society." "And at the same time, I hope that we will be protected, just as equal as other citizens. As a transgender woman, the only thing we ask for is our right to education, our right to employment, our right to every single thing that is for all citizens," the Muslim activist added.

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This isn't the first time Nisha has been recognised for her work for the LGBT community. In 2015, she was awarded with Human Rights Watch's Alison Des Forges Award for Extraordinary Activism.

Human Rights Watch's Alison Des Forges Award celebrates the valor of individuals who put their lives on the line to protect the dignity and rights of others."Nisha Ayub has been the victim of grave human rights abuses by the authorities in Malaysia. Instead of becoming despondent and fearful, she decided to become a human rights defender. Tirelessly she defends the rights of transgender people in a positive and respectful way, inspiring others to follow in her footsteps," said Boris Dittrich Advocacy Director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Rights Program.

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"You can cut my hair. You can strip me naked. And you can take my dignity away from me. You can even kill me. But you cannot take away my identity as a transgender person."

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Watch Nisha speak about being a transgender on Quorum, a journalism forum on LGBT issues:

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While certain parts of local community are determined to disrupt the lives of transgenders, these extraordinary women have proven that success is possible, even if all the odds are stacked against them:

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Samantha Katie James Explains Her Controversial #BlackLivesMatter Remarks

Former Miss Universe Malaysia Samantha Katie James has published an apology for her controversial remarks on the #BlackLivesMatter protests in the US

In an Instagram post published last night, 2 June, Samantha Katie James said that she was sorry and admitted that she was out of touch with the black community, hence, not understanding of their struggles."I do hear you, [I'm] sorry, I know you're hurting. I know it's unfair. [I'm] not in your shoes to understand this fully," began the Miss Universe Malaysia 2017 in the 200-word statement.

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She also offered a rather spiritual explanation to questions about what she meant by "black people chose to be black"

She said, "[You] asked me to explain what I meant by 'black people chose to be black' is that throughout (sic) my journey I have learned that we are more than just this temporary physical body, like an avatar, merely a tiny speck of dust in this vast infinite universe, we tend to overlook that from time to time.""In our process towards evolution as a human being, on earth. We chose our body, our family, our place of birth, our name, and our lessons from the path we take tailor made for us."According to Samantha, she had poorly worded her remarks in her controversial Instagram Stories posted on Monday, 1 June, and said she will take it as a lesson."If I had been more attentive in how I wrote it, the message would off (sic) been understood as a heartfelt message to all victims of racism be it any colour," said Samantha, who hails from Klang, Selangor.Before ending her apology, she reiterated that she is a mix of Chinese Malaysian and Brazilian, and was raised by Indian Malaysian foster parents.

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Samantha's apology came a day after telling African Americans to take the racial injustice in the US as a "lesson"

It is believed that Samantha made the comments in reference to the nationwide protests in the US that were triggered over George Floyd's death, a black man who was suffocated to death by a white police officer kneeling on his neck for over eight minutes in Minneapolis last Monday, 25 May.Her comments made her name and "Miss Universe Malaysia" trend on Twitter on Monday and many international media, such as Independent UK, South China Morning Post, and E! Online, covered the story.A petition calling the Miss Universe Malaysia Organization (MUMO) to strip the beauty pageant queen of her title has amassed over 64,000 signatures as of today, 3 June.In an interview with Malay Mail, MUMO director Datin Elaine Daly said the organisation no longer has any affiliation with Samantha as she had opted out early of a three-year contract.Many local celebrities and Internet personalities had also come out to educate Samantha, including Sarawak-born Hollywood actor Henry Golding.

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At the time of writing, Samantha's apology post has garnered over 10,000 likes on Instagram

She disabled the comment feature on the post.You can read her full apology statement here:

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On Monday, 1 June, Samantha sparked outrage online over her "black people chose to be black" comment:

                Former Miss M'sia Sparks Outrage Over Insensitive Comments On #BlackLivesMatter Protests

According to Samantha Katie James, African Americans "chose" to be born as a "coloured person" in America.

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Devastated Family Mourns Malaysian Neonatologist's Death In The UK From COVID-19

Dr Vishna Rasiah, a Malaysian who worked at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, died after contracting COVID-19

He was a Consultant Neonatologist and was clinical lead for the regional neonatal network, according to a statement released by the United Kingdom's public hospital on Friday, 24 April.Dr Vishna was a much-loved colleague, Birmingham's Women Hospital's statement said, describing him as "an amazing doctor" who was "passionate about the care of babies and their families".A neonatologist specialises in caring for newborn babies, particularly those who are ill or born prematurely. It takes more than a decade of training with four years of undergraduate school, four years of medical school, a pediatric residency, and a neonatology fellowship to become a neonatologist.

It is with great sadness we share the news that we have lost a colleague and a friend. Dr Vishna Rasiah was a well-respected and much-loved Consultant Neonatologist at our Women’s Hospital. https://t.co/JegkFskJph pic.twitter.com/7BYVfdCXfp— BWC NHS Trust (@BWC_NHS) April 24, 2020

The Trust's Chief Executive Sarah-Jane Marsh said that that "losing him in such a cruel and unfair way will be too much to bear for many"

Addressing him as Vish — as he was known to all his friends — Sarah-Jane said that the Malaysian was "an amazing doctor, leader, colleague, and friend passionate about the care of babies and their families.""Losing him in such a cruel and unfair way will be too much to bear for many of us, in particular anyone involved in neonatal care, and of course his beautiful wife and daughter," she added."As our tears flow, we must always remember the values that Vish stood for and hold his vision, courage, and compassion in our hearts. God bless you Vish, and may you rest in peace."His colleague, Dr Fiona Reynolds, said: "It's heart-breaking that we have lost someone as talented, dedicated, and respected as Vish" and that he "touched the lives of many families during his time".

His wife, Liza, said that he was a proud husband and father

			We're devastated at losing our beloved Vish.

"He was such a loving husband and father to our beautiful daughter Katelyn, and much-loved son and brother to our family in Malaysia and Trinidad," Liza was quoted saying in the statement."His whole family meant the world to him, and he absolutely doted on Katelyn."

Liza said that Dr Vishna loved his work

"To him it was so much more than a job and his colleagues are part of our family too. He treated every patient and family he cared for as his own; I couldn't have been prouder of him," Liza said while asking the people to respect the family's wish for privacy at this difficult time.

Almost 20,000 people have died in the UK from the coronavirus

197,246 people have died from #COVID19 with the US at 52,185 deaths being the worst affected country.Here's a death breakdown in other affected countries:Italy: 25,969Spain: 22,524France: 22,245The UK: 19,506Belgium: 6,679Iran: 5,574China: 4,632 pic.twitter.com/Gd6msz3H4d— Latest on SAYS (@saysdotcom) April 25, 2020

On the other hand, Dr Amalina Bakri has been selected to join a team of scientists from Imperial College to search for the COVID-19 vaccine:

                UK-Based Malaysian Surgeon Dr Amalina Joins Scientists In Search Of COVID-19 Vaccine

Dr Amalina Bakri will be responsible for selecting volunteers and vaccinating them in the multi-million pound project.

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Why Posting Photos Of Your Boarding Pass Online Isn't A Good Idea

Some of us might have done this before.
When you're excited about your hard-earned holiday, you might be tempted to post a photo of your boarding pass to social media, especially when no one else is on a vacation. ;)

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But flexing your boarding pass for the gram' is actually really dangerous. Why? Because the information printed on your boarding reveals a lot more than you think.

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The two-dimensional barcodes and QR codes can hold a great deal of information about you, your future travel plans, and your flight account.

Brian Krebs, a well-known blogger on cybercrime and Internet security, gave an example on how easy it is to acquire information from an airplane boarding pass:

Brian Krebs.
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In his blog post, he wrote of a reader named Cory who became curious about a friend's boarding pass uploaded to Facebook. After which, he decided to extract information from it as an experiment.

The reader took a screenshot of the boarding pass and found a website to decode the contained information about the passenger

The website Cory used to decode the boarding pass.
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The information included the passenger’s name, frequent flyer number and other “personally identifiable information”.“I then proceeded to Lufthansa’s (the airline) website and using his last name (which was encoded in the barcode) and the record locator was able to get access to his entire account. Not only could I see this one flight, but I could see ANY future flights that were booked to his frequent flyer number," the reader said.

A travel news blog, The Winglet, suggests blurring out sensitive information if you must upload a photo of your boarding pass

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As for your unneeded boarding passes, it is advised that you shred them rather than throwing it away as the data stored in it can still be accessed.

Pretty scary isn't it? A stranger can just screencap your boarding pass, run it on a website, and get a whole lot of personal information about you.

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So be careful when uploading documents that contain personal information, guys!

Staying on topic, do you know what happens if you don't switch on airplane mode when flying?

                Why Airlines Tell You To Switch Off Your Phones Before Takeoff

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[VIDEO] Man Dragged Away By Myvi After Causing 4-Vehicle Collision

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A man from China not only caused a four-vehicle collision but also tried to enter a stranger's car before he was dragged on the road for several metres

Police said the man, who was arrested early on Sunday morning, 17 April, was believed to have crossed the road and caused the accident at Kilometer 35 of Jalan Lingkaran Tengah 2 (MRR2) near Jalan Imbi, reported Harian Metro.The man was detained for further investigations after he claimed he was threatened by members of the public at the scene of the accident.

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The 23-second video that has gone viral shows the aftermath of the multi-vehicle collision and the moment the Chinese man is dragged away by a Perodua Myvi.Several motorists can be seen walking towards the man, who is seen shirtless next to a Myvi that happened to pass through the accident area.A moment later, the Myvi drives off with the man seen clinging on to the vehicle.He is dragged away for several metres on the road before he lets go.Police said the man had tried to enter through the door of the Myvi before the car sped off.

The man crossing the road is believed to have caused the multi-vehicle accident

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief ACP Sarifudin Mohd Salleh said the accident involved a Proton Exora, Toyota Vios, and two motorcycles of Yamaha and Kawasaki makes.He explained that the man crossing the road had caused the driver of the Proton Exora to suddenly brake while driving in the middle lane.At the same time, the Toyota Vios driver who came from behind managed to stop his vehicle. However, a motorcyclist could not dodge the static vehicle and hit the back of the car before crashing into the back of the Exora.Preliminary investigations also showed that another motorcyclist also did not manage to dodge the vehicles and collided with the Yamaha motorcycle in the right lane.Both motorcyclists were injured with one of them breaking his left leg.The case is being investigated under Section 43 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

The public is seen surrounding the partially naked suspect.
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You can view the full video here:


Elephants In Thailand Had Heavy Chairs Removed For The First Time In 44 Years

The tourism industry has taken a blow from the novel coronavirus outbreak, as it continues to impact businesses around the world.
However, some good news has come out of this crisis.

On Wednesday, 25 March, 78 elephants in Chiang Mai's Maesa Elephant Camp were freed of carrying heavy chairs that tourists usually sit on for rides.Owner of the camp Anchalee Kalampichit told CNN that they will no longer force their elephants to carry tourists or to do tricks.

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The park was closed on Monday, 23 March, following a drop in tourists' visits

On Wednesday, 25 March, the Thai government announced there will be a ban on a majority of foreigners from entering the country as a step towards preventing the spread of COVID-19.Anchalee said that they hope to take this time to revamp the park and let the elephants roam freely within the site.She added that this was the first time in 44 years where the elephants had not worn the seats at the start of the day, Newsflare reported.

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When the park reopens, they will instead "educate" tourists on the elephants and will stop all shows and rides

"We are not planning to put the seat supports back on the elephants, even if we can operate again. We want to change the style of the place and find more natural ways that the public can enjoy the elephants," she said, according to CNN.

Young Thai elephant taking a bath in Maesa Elephant Camp, Chiang Mai.
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Anchalee added that she had already made this decision last year and had visited several elephant sanctuaries with her team to learn more. One of them was Elephant Nature Park, a place that allows their animals to roam unchained."We want to do the same thing at Maesa Elephant Camp instead of riding," she said.

In light of the recent pandemic, there has also been less pollution in China:

                NASA Photos Show That COVID-19 Shutdowns Have Led To Less Pollution In China

"This is the first time I have seen such a dramatic drop-off over such a wide area for a specific event."

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A Brit Tourist Was Caught On Camera Slapping An Immigration Officer For Doing His Job

A British tourist was caught on camera screaming and slapping an immigration officer at Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport on Saturday after being told that she had to pay a hefty fine

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"The person in this case overstayed, exceeding her immigration permit in Indonesia," Immigration spokesperson Agung Sampurno told Detik.After this was discovered by immigration officers, Auj-e Taqaddas was taken to an office. "From the beginning, when we detected that she had overstayed at the counter, she was already emotional with (the officer)," said Sampurno, Coconuts Bali reported.

She was then told that foreigners are required to pay USD25 per day if they overstay.
Having been in the country illegally for 160 days, this meant that the tourist needed to pay GBP3,046 (RM16,262).

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Enraged by the hefty fine, the 42-year-old began cussing at the officer.When he tried to take her passport back, the woman slapped him in the face.

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Immigration Chief Ngurah Rai Aris Amran said that, "She slapped the officer, who is a respected guard. She touched immigration, which means touching representatives of the nation. So we reported it to the police," Metro reported.

"She pretended not to know that she had overstayed. But people who visit a country to travel know they have a period of stay, and she had overstayed since February," said Aris

According to Coconuts Bali, the woman is currently still detained in Bali. "Now the woman concerned cannot be dispatched, cannot go home, because the violation must be processed first, in the form of payment of fines," said Sampurno.

Watch the video of the incident here:


6 Helah Berpuasa Untuk Penagih Kopi

Data Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder menunjukkan bahawa kafein boleh menyebabkan perubahan mood dan tingkah laku

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Bukan itu sahaja, kafein juga boleh mengganggu kerja, pekerjaan, serta kemampuan berfikir dalam masa tertentu.Anda penagih kopi? Baca tip ini untuk menjalani puasa dengan lebih baik:

1. Hentikan kopi seminggu sebelum puasa

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Ia mungkin satu kerja gila bagi anda tetapi ia sangat bermanfaat. Jika anda menghentikan pengambilan kopi seminggu sebelum Ramadan, anda akan mengalami simptom penarikan ketika tidak berpuasa.Ketika ini anda mungkin mengalami sakit kepala atau pening selama 3 hingga 6 hari kerana badan tidak menerima kafein secara mengejut. Namun, ini akan membantu anda menjalani puasa dengan lebih baik tanpa kopi.

2. Jadualkan pengambilan kopi

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Jika anda tidak boleh menghentikan pengambilan kopi sebelum Ramadan, anda boleh meminumnya sekurang-kurangnya sekali sehari dan elakkan pengambilannya pada waktu siang. Dengan ini secara tidak langsung akan membantu badan anda terbiasa untuk tidak meminum kopi pada awal pagi atau sepanjang waktu siang.

3. Makan banyak karbohidrat untuk tenaga

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Salah satu sebab mengapa kebanyakan orang meminum kopi adalah disebabkan tenaga yang dibekalkannya. Jadi, anda boleh menggantikan kopi dengan makanan yang mengandungi karbohidrat untuk membekalkan banyak tenaga untuk badan anda.Selain itu, banyakkan memakan buah-buahan antara berbuka dan sahur. Jangan lupa manisan Ramadan juga kerana ia membuatkan anda bertenaga dan membantu anda melupakan kopi.

4. Pisang kekalkan anda terhidrat

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Pisang membuatkan anda terhidrat, yang mana sangat diperlukan pada waktu pagi semasa Ramadan. Tetapi selain itu, pisang membantu meneutralkan sakit kepala yang berlaku kerana kekurangan kafein.

5. Hanya minum secawan selepas iftar bukannya semasa sahur

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Anda dibenarkan minum secawan kopi dalam masa 2 jam selepas berbuka puasa, tetapi tidak semasa sahur. Elakkan berbuka puasa dengan kopi kerana ia membuatkan perut anda melepaskan jus gastrik pada perut kosong dan seterusnya menyakitkan mukosa perut.Tetapi dengan meminumnya selepas 2 jam lebih baik, kerana badan anda akan menyesuaikan tahap glukosa darah ketika itu. Manakala, minum secawan pada waktu sahur akan membuatkan anda dehidrasi selama seharian.

6. Minum teh pada waktu malam

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Nikmati pelbagai teh selepas berbuka puasa. Ya, teh mengandungi kafein tetapi pada tahap yang lebih rendah. Teh adalah lebih sihat dan kurang ketagihan. Ia juga membantu meneutralkan sakit kepala dan ketegangan.

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Don't Flush Your Toilet! Your Poop Could Be Used To Charge Your Smartphone

According to scientific reseach, bacteria in human waste could be used to improve battery life on smartphones

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According to a new scientific study, poop could be used to improve the battery life in devices such as smartphones. Researchers discovered that a natural process that occurs within the bacteria found in feces could help improve “bio batteries,” and what’s more it could be used across all batteries within any portable device.

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Faeces could soon be used to power a future generation of mobile phones, scientists claim.Researchers have discovered a natural process that occurs within the bacteria found in poo, that could help improve ‘bio batteries’.

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The study was conducted by the University of East Anglia in Norwich, who found out that electrons could pass off electrical charges in bacteria under the right conditions

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The study from the University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich focused on how electrons cross bacterial proteins. Both human and animal waste contains bacteria, which 'breathe' minerals of iron - much like we breathe oxygen. An electrical charge is released as a side effect during this ‘breathing’ process.

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The charge is released from the cell, similar to the neutral wire in a household plug, and can then be harnessed. The scientists looked at proteins called ‘multi-haem cytochromes’ that are contained in a species of bacteria called Shewanella, found in faeces.

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Lead researcher Professor Julea Butt, from the university’s schools of chemistry and biological sciences, said, “These bacteria can generate electricity in the right environment. This is an exciting advance in our understanding of how some bacterial species move electrons from the inside to the outside of a cell and helps us understand their behaviour as robust electron transfer modules. We hope that understanding how this natural process works will inspire the design of bespoke proteins which will underpin microbial fuel cells for sustainable energy production.”

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To try and clarify the process in laymen’s terms, Butt explained, “Proteins conduct electricity by positioning metal centers – known as haems – to act in a similar way to stepping stones by allowing electrons to hop through an otherwise electrically insulating structure. This research shows that these centres should be considered as discs that the electrons hop across.”

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Late last year, scientists harnessed the power of urine to create the world's first urine-powered smartphone

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A group of Bristol University boffins have come up with a piss idea for charging their mobile phones… harnessing the energy from their own urine.

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In July last year, scientists at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory claimed to have developed the world's first urine-powered smartphone. They created a way of using urine as a power source to generate electricity.

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This scientific breakthrough means that human waste can be used to enhance battery life

That basically means that poop can most likely be used to enhance battery life on mobile devices, as Dr. Ioannis Ieropoulos, an expert at harnessing power from unusual sources from the University of West England, Bristol, says.

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No-one has harnessed power from urine so it’s an exciting discovery. Using the ultimate waste product as a source of power to produce electricity is about as eco as it gets. One product that we can be sure of an unending supply is our own urine. By harnessing this power as urine passes through a cascade of MFCs, we have managed to charge a Samsung mobile phone.”

        inquisitr.com

However they claim that this is the first time that scientists have been able to directly charge the battery of a device such as a mobile phone and it should be seen as a significant breakthrough.

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We just hope the scientists washed their hands...

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"Dok Main Dengan Setan!" - Sedang Syok Main Gitar, Terus Kena Tegur Dengan Mak Suruh Solat

Baru-baru ini tular di laman Twitter rakaman video seorang pemuda ditegur ibunya untuk solat tatkala sedang syok bermain gitar

Video berdurasi 30 saat yang dimuat naik @Tonycheani_ itu menunjukkan dirinya sedang bermain gitar sambil membuat cover bagi lagu Cinta Dalam Doa nyanyian asal Souqy Band dengan penuh perasaan.Walau bagaimanapun, keasyikkan itu tidak bertahan lama apabila 'diterjah' oleh ibunya yang datang lalu memberikan kata-kata teguran memintanya berhenti bermain gitar dan segera menunaikan solat.

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Image via Twitter @Tonycheani_

Yang lawaknya ialah daripada teguran itu, boleh kedengaran bahawa si ibu menganggap anaknya seolah-olah terlalu sibuk dengan duniawi. Beberapa kali si ibu menyebut perkataan 'syaitan' dalam tegurannya.Namun menerusi bahagian caption pula, ternyata pemuda itu sebenarnya sudah pun menunaikan solat dan memohon maaf kepada ibunya.Lihat video penuh di bawah:

MAK AKU TKTAU YANG AKU DAH SOLAT....Sorry mak i love u pic.twitter.com/fN8D8OCHy9— TonyCheani (@Tonycheani_) December 28, 2019

Susulan dari tularnya video tersebut, rata-rata warganet memberikan reaksi mereka di bahagian reply tweet itu

Ramai warganet yang terhibur melihat respon balas yang ditunjukkan pemuda itu setelah ditegur ibunya. Mereka memuji cara dia menunjukkan hormat kepada ibunya dengan berhenti bermain gitar. Selain itu, ada juga yang merasakan bebelan ibunya comel lebih-lebih lagi dengan kepekatan loghat utaranya.Antara komen menarik daripada warganet:

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Ada juga seorang warganet yang berkongsikan rakaman video 'sebijik' kena marah dengan ibu ketika sedang bermain gitar.

Same goes to me  https://t.co/ptGGa45B2N pic.twitter.com/iA48eRVRl8— nuraidira (@aidirarif) December 30, 2019

Itulah siapa suruh main muzik dekat-dekat nak waktu Maghrib, kan dah kena marah

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Sedap betul laungan azan lelaki ini ingatkan kawan-kawan untuk solat!

                [VIDEO] "Padu Azan Dia!" - Leka Bersukan Waktu Maghrib, Terus Kena Azan Dengan Pemuda Ini!

Ingat azan dalam TV tadi!

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FullAMark, Platform Pembelajaran Secara 'Online' Tawar 1 Bulan Akses PERCUMA Buat Pelajar

Seperti sedia maklum, penutupan sekolah sehingga 14 April 2020 ini tidak dinafikan bahawa ia sedikit sebanyak memberi impak kepada ibu bapa dan anak-anak yang masih bersekolah

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Lebih-lebih lagi buat pelajar yang bakal menduduki peperiksaan awam tahun ini. Pastinya mereka ingin melakukan ulang kaji serta latihan yang mencukupi bagi membantu serta melatih diri untuk menghabiskan lebih banyak topik dalam tempoh Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan ini.

Namun, ibu bapa di luar sana tidak perlu bimbang lagi kerana terdapat satu portal e-pembelajaran interaktif secara dalam talian iaitu FullAMark kini memberikan akses secara PERCUMA untuk satu bulan!

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Menerusi FullAMark ini, terdapat banyak nota berguna dan komprehensif yang boleh pelajar gunakan untuk mengulang kaji sendiri. Selain itu, ia juga menyediakan latihan mencukupi bagi membantu pelajar melatih diri selepas membuat ulang kaji sesuatu topik.Bukan setakat itu sahaja, menurut salah satu pelajar yang pernah menggunakan FullAMark ini iaitu Ju Alysha Chong, 12, menjelaskan bahawa apa yang lebih menarik adalah dia boleh memeriksa tahap pencapaiannya dengan berinteraksi menerusi e-Cikgu dan rakan sebaya yang turut menggunakan platform berkenaan.Mudah dan menarik, bukan?

Platform FullAMark ini turut menyediakan pelbagai soalan Kemahiran Berfikir Aras Tinggi (KBAT) yang boleh pelajar gunakan untuk membiasakan diri menjawab soalan berkaitan KBAT

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Malah, soalan Sains serta Matematik turut disediakan dalam dwibahasa iaitu Bahasa Melayu serta Bahasa Inggeris.

Pengurus Besar Vertikal Pendidikan The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Bhd, Farah Ezrin Mohd Rashidi berkata FullAMark menawarkan siri latihan kepada pelajar yang bakal menduduki tiga tahap peperiksaan di Malaysia

Farah menjelaskan, "Portal ini menawarkan siri latihan dan nota baharu setiap minggu dengan memuat naik kandungan untuk murid Tahun Lima dan calon Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) pada setiap Isnin dan kandungan Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga (PT3) pada Selasa, manakala pada Rabu, kandungan untuk pelajar yang bakal menduduki Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM).“Semua bahan dimuat naik ini disediakan oleh penulis sisipan pendidikan terbitan akhbar BH iaitu Didik, Minda dan Skor serta sisipan akhbar New Straits Times iaitu School Times,” katanya.Beliau turut menambah, bahan kandungan dalam FullAMark disediakan oleh sekumpulan penulis khas bagi memastikan ia selari dengan modul, silibus dan format ditetapkan Kementerian Pendidikan.“Latihan yang disediakan adalah berpandukan penilaian terkini yang ditetapkan Lembaga Peperiksaan.“Menerusi platform digital ini, pengguna boleh menjawab soalan peperiksaan terutama membabitkan soalan KBAT yang diuji dalam peperiksaan awam negara,” katanya.

FullAMark ini boleh dilanggan selama setahun dengan harga RM120. Tapi apa yang lebih menarik, platform ini menawarkan akses secara PERCUMA selama satu bulan bermula 25 Mac 2020!

Menarik bukan?Anak-anak boleh belajar sepanjang tempoh Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan, ibu bapa juga boleh monitor waktu pembelajaran anak-anak dengan menggunakan portal e-pembelajaran interaktif, FullAMark ini.Lebih mudah dan efektif.

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Sebelum itu, di bawah merupakan cara untuk anda claim akses percuma selama sebulan di FullAMark ini:

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Apa tunggu lagi, klik sini untuk menebus akses percuma FullAMark!

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Dalam pada itu, ingat untuk patuhi arahan dan sila duduk di dalam rumah. Teruskan mengikuti perkembangan mengenai Covid-19 hanya di SAYS Seismik!