Malaysian Guy Who Feeds Refugees In Greece Sends SOS To Ellen DeGeneres

Awhile back, we did a story on Rayyan Haries, a 25-year-old Malaysian foodie who's currently based in Lesbos, Greece - serving food to Syrian refugees

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Rayyan, has been volunteering since 2013. His first volunteering stint was in the Philipines after Typhoon Haiyan struck.

Rayyan has set up a makeshift kitchen along the shores of Lesbos, Greece to feed up to 2,000 refugees a day

Rayyan's makeshift kitchen in Lesbos.
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Haries operates a modest makeshift kitchen in Skala Sikaminea, a small coastal village on Lesbos island that receives upwards of 2,000 refugees a day.

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But with winter approaching soon, Rayyan's kitchen is facing the risk of being destroyed

"Like many other big NGOs, everyone is winter-proofing their camp and workstation. Fortunately for them, they have money and I don't. We don't have that much money nor resources to make our kitchen winter proof, we don't have a high-end kitchen, but we have a strong resilient heart and passion to keep feeding people," said Rayyan.

So, what does he do? Being a huge Ellen DeGeneres fan, Rayyan is seeking help from the talk-show host in a Facebook video in hopes to reach out to her for much needed funs. WATCH:

I hope you see this Ellen DeGeneres, because I love you and you are my inspiration! I need your help to winter-proof my kitchen here in Skala Skamnias. You are one of my inspirations to open #TheVolunteerCook kitchen in Greece responding to the #RefugeeCrisis! <3#BringEllenToLesvos #TheVolunteerCookOnEllenp/s: If she doesn't see this, you can always help here http://gogetfunding.com/urgent-appeal-lesvos-rayyan-needs-you-his-kitchen-needs-setting-up-for-winter/Posted by Rayyan Haries on Sunday, November 22, 2015

In the 1-minute long video, Rayyan tells of his love for Ellen and how he inspired him. He got slightly emotional when he talked about his predicament - the need to winter-proof his kitchen so he can continue feeding refugees.

Ellen, we really hope this reaches you!
Help Rayyan by sharing this story and tagging Ellen DeGeneres on Facebook and @TheEllenShow on Twitter!

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It's not just Ellen, though! You can help to winter-proof Rayyan's kitchen by donating to his GoGetFunding page here. Or hey, do both just because you can!

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Daun Yang Kita Guna Sejak Bertahun Lamanya Ini Bakal Jadi Trend Masakan Terbaru Di US & UK

Penggunaan daun pandan dalam penyediaan makanan bukanlah sesuatu yang baru buat masyarakat Asia terutamanya negara-negara Asia Tenggara seperti Malaysia

Daun pandan memang sering digunakan dalam penyediaan makanan dan kuih-muih tradisional contohnya Nasi Lemak Pandan, kuih tako, tepung pelita, onde-onde dan sebagainya.

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Ini kerana daun pandan memberikan bau yang harum di samping mempunyai beberapa kelebihan dari segi kesihatan.

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Tetapi tahukah anda penggunaan daun pandan kini semakin mendapat tempat di Amerika dan UK?

Perkara itu telah dinyatakan oleh seorang chef selebriti terkenal, Nigella Lawson dalam laporan The Times  baru-baru ini.Katanya daun tersebut semakin mendapat di hati suri rumah dan pemilik-pemilik restoran di sana yang menggantikannya dengan penggunaan matcha (teh hijau).

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“Saya dapat rasakan ia bakal menjadi satu lagi bahan semulajadi yang digemari ramai dan menggantikan matcha (teh hijau) yang kini sudah pun popular. Saya mungkin silap tapi daun pandan memang sesuatu yang sangat menarik perhatian kami. "Saya tidak tahu di mana ia dijual di negara ini, ia bukan di Waitrose (pasar raya terkenal British) tetapi saya lihat sudah ramai orang di Amerika membakar kek dan sebagainya dengan menggunakan pati pandan yang berasal dari daun," katanya.Menurut laporan The Indipendent, sebelum ini Nigella pernah menjadi trendsetter kerana menyebabkan jualan buah avokado meningkat sebanyak 30% selepas beliau berkongsi tentang buah ini dalam satu rancangan TV.

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Losing Hair? Here Are 3 Treatments In KL Men Can Try To Help A Receding Hairline

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Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt concerned by your receding hairline?

If you're feeling anxious about losing more hair over time, it's important to keep in mind that hair loss is a very common medical condition, particularly among men.The most common type of hair loss for men is called male pattern baldness, also known as male androgenetic alopecia (MAA).According to the National Library of Medicine (NLM), 30% to 50% of men will develop this medical condition by the age of 50.

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But what exactly causes a receding hairline?

"A familial tendency to MAA and racial variation in the prevalence is well recognised, with heredity accounting for approximately 80% of predisposition," reported NLM.To put it simply, genetics is the primary cause of this medical condition.However, other factors that contribute to receding hairlines include age, illness, stress, medication, and hormonal changes.Despite the fact that MAA is a relatively minor dermatological condition, it has a psychological impact on its patients, with some reporting depression and low self-esteem.

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Now, let's move on to the good part. What are some ways men can treat a receding hairline?

1. Minoxidil topical drops

According to NLM, minoxidil is a prescribed topical medication that can be used by both men and women to treat hair loss.Interestingly, when this medication was first made available to the public in the 1970s, it was intended to be taken orally and was used to treat severe and recalcitrant hypertension.During the course of treating this illness, doctors noticed that patients taking this medication began to experience a new side effect, hair growth.Due to this new discovery, the development of topical minoxidil began, with alopecia patients being prescribed the topical form.

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To use this medication, adult patients can simply drop 1ml of topical minoxidil onto their scalps and massage it in.This medication must be applied twice a day, and patients must be consistent with their use, as those who stopped using it after a while reported losing hair again.Having said that, minoxidil is not a permanent solution for hair loss because it does not create new hair follicles. Rather, it promotes healthier hair growth.If you're interested in trying this medication, it's best to consult with your doctor first before ordering a bottle online.

2. Anthralin

Anthralin is a medication that is primarily used to treat psoriasis, with patients applying it to their affected skin per medical professionals' instructions.Despite it commonly being used by psoriasis patients, it can be also used by alopecia patients because it promotes hair growth.To use this medication, patients must apply it only to their bald spots and leave it on for the recommended amount of time.This drug, like minoxidil, must be prescribed and supervised by medical professionals and dermatologists, so consult with your doctor first.To get the best results, patients can also use minoxidil at the same time as using anthralin.

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3. Hair transplant

A hair transplant may be your best option if you want a permanent solution and don't mind going under the knife.This surgical procedure moves your existing hair to a new location.Prior to the surgery, your doctor will inject you with medication that will help numb your scalp and make the procedure painless.According to WebMD, patients can expect the procedure to take between four to eight hours, depending on the transplant size.A consultation with a medical professional is required before going under the kinfe, and they will also assist you throughout the healing process.

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Just like any other surgery, the healing process would require you to be on pain medication for a few days.Your scalp may feel tender during this time, but most patients who underwent this procedure were able to return to work two to five days after the procedure.Another thing to keep in mind is that you will only notice new hair growth a few months after the surgery.Patients can expect to see at least 60% new hair growth after six to nine months.According to Hair Transplant Centre Malaysia, the procedure would cost between RM7,500 and RM20,000.

So, which treatment is the right one for you?

While you can plan out the treatment you would like to proceed with, it is still recommended that you consult with a medical professional.Doctors can examine the condition of your scalp and provide you with accurate expected outcomes for each of the treatments listed above.Losing hair can be a depressing experience, but there is always a solution to your problems.If you need psychological assistance to discuss your hair and self-esteem issues, there are psychologists and counsellors in your area who can assist you.Remember, don't be afraid to express your concerns, and self-care is just one step away from bringing out your inner beauty.

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Rangkuman Penuh Isu Salib Gereja Taman Medan Yang Dikecam Rakyat Malaysia

[TERKINI] Pihak gereja bimbang keselamatan jika letakkan semula salib

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Pemimpin gereja di Taman Medan, Petaling Jaya yang menurunkan salib dipasang pada premis berkenaan selepas menerima bantahan penduduk tempatan Ahad lalu, sedang mempertimbangkan keselamatan mereka sebelum membuat keputusan untuk meletakkannya semula.Walaupun mendapat jaminan daripada Menteri Besar Selangor Mohamed Azmin Ali dan polis, namun pentadbiran gereja Community of Praise itu masih risau akibat yang akan terjadi jika memasang semula simbol keagamaan mereka yang menjadi kontroversi itu.Ahli Parlimen Petaling Jaya Selatan Hee Loy Sian yang mempunyai hubungan rapat dengan gereja itu berkata, pemimpin gereja dan ahlinya akan berbincang sesama mereka sama ada meletakkan semula salib itu satu pilihan yang bijak atau tidak.

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Ahli Parlimen Petaling Jaya Selatan, Hee Loy Sian yang mempunyai hubungan rapat dengan gereja itu berkata, pihak gereja akan berbincang sama ada meletakkan semula salib itu satu pilihan yang bijak atau tidak

"Ya, mereka boleh meletakkannya (salib) pada bila-bila masa, tetapi isu keselamatan perlu diambil kira juga. Mereka memerlukan jaminan keselamatan daripada polis," kata Hee.Pendirian itu diambil walaupun terdapat jaminan daripada kerajaan negeri Selangor yang gereja berkenaan tidak melanggar sebarang undang-undang dan pihak berkenaan diminta meletakkan semula simbol salib itu di tempat asalnya.

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Seorang wakil dari gereja itu memberitahu polis beliau takut dengan ugutan salah seorang penunjuk perasaan pada hari kejadian yang menuntutnya menurunkan salib tersebut

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"Salah seorang daripada lelaki itu memakai baju Melayu merah dan bersongkok hitam. Dia nampak sangat marah dan berkata, turunkan salib sekarang," katanya kepada polis pada Selasa.

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23 April: Lambang Salib dibenarkan pasang semula di gereja Taman Medan

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Gereja kontroversi yang terletak di lot Perniagaan Metro Taman Medan, Petaling Jaya dibenarkan memasang semula tanda salib di premis itu, kata Menteri Besar Selangor Mohamed Azmin Ali.Azmin  berkata, salib merupakan simbol suci bagi penganut Kristian dan masyarakat lain perlu menghormatinya."Ya, tak menjadi masalah. Sebaliknya persoalan kita adalah, kenapa paksa mereka turunkan salib? Ini kerana salib adalah lambang suci kepada penganut Kristian dan masyarakat perlu hormat," kata Azmin.Azmin berkata, tindakan tegas perlu diambil terhadap pihak yang bertanggungjawab mengadakan protes Ahad lalu. Katanya lagi, protes itu tidak boleh diterima dan semua pihak perlu saling menghormati antara penduduk berbilang agama di Selangor.

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22 April: Abang Ketua Polis Negara disoal siasat hari ini

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Abang kepada ketua polis negara, Datuk Abdullah Abu Bakar, akan menemui polis hari ini untuk disoal siasat berhubung insiden protes di depan gereja di Taman Medan, Petaling Jaya, Ahad lalu.Beliau memberitahu The Malaysian Insider, polis menghubunginya awal hari ini memintanya hadir ke Ibu Pejabat Polis Petaling Jaya."Sekiranya tiada sebarang halangan, saya akan hadir untuk disoal siasat pada hari ini juga. Saya akan datang hari ini kerana saya pun tidak suka perkara ini bertangguh-tangguh. Saya tidak tahu orang lain ada dipanggil atau tidak," kata Abdullah.

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Dalam perkembangan lain, majlis antara agama menetapkan sesebuah gereja tidak perlu didaftarkan untuk wujud dan beroperasi merujuk kepada Perkara 11 Perlembagaan Persekutuan

Presiden MCCBCHST, Jagir Singh.
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Majlis Perundingan Agama Buddha, Kristian, Hindu, Sikh dan Tao Malaysia (MCCBCHST) berkata, berdasarkan Perlembagaan, tidak ada undang-undang yang menghendaki sebuah gereja mendaftarkan tempat ibadat mereka."Perkara 11(3) menyatakan, setiap agama mempunyai hak untuk memperoleh harta dan mengawal selia hal ehwal mereka sendiri tanpa apa-apa kelulusan. Jadi soal menyalahi undang-undang, sama sekali tidak timbul di sini.""Saya tidak tahu sama ada kita memerlukan lesen untuk sembahyang... Saya tidak fikir begitu. Ibadat boleh dilakukan di setiap rumah, di setiap kedai di kawasan komersial. Anda tidak perlu kebenaran khusus untuk itu. Mereka yang mempunyai kedai ada altar di premis mereka, dan bersembahyang di situ... adakah ini bermakna mereka memerlukan lesen untuk berbuat demikian,” jelas Presiden MCCBCHST, Jagir Singh.

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21 April: Difahamkan, gereja di Taman Medan itu tidak mempunyai lesen beroperasi sebagai tempat ibadat, serta tiada permit meletakkan salib pada bangunan itu

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"Lot kedai yang ditukar kepada tempat ibadat atau pusat meditasi mesti mematuhi Akta 133 Seksyen 70 (12) dan permohonan bertulis dengan aktiviti dinyatakan hendaklah dikemukakan untuk kelulusan." "Kita memerlukan pematuhan ini bagi memastikan keselamatan penduduk menggunakan bangunan itu. Tidak kisah sama ada ianya (simbol) teratai, trident atau salib, permit majlis diperlukan," jelas pegawai perhubungan awam MBPJ, Zainun Zakaria.

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Walau bagaimanapun, kerajaan negeri Selangor berkata gereja dibenarkan beroperasi di premis komersial tanpa adanya permit, sekaligus memaklumkan salib itu boleh diletakkan semula ke tempat asal

Pengerusi Bersama Jawatankuasa Perhubungan Bukan Islam, Elizabeth Wong.
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"MBPJ juga menjelaskan sejak 2008 Jawatankuasa Kerajaan Negeri Perhubungan Bukan Islam membenarkan gereja beroperasi di premis komersial atau pejabat tanpa permohonan permit tetapi melalui notis pemberitahuan kepada penduduk.""Ia berdasarkan artikel 11, Perlembagaan Persekutuan merangkumi kebebasan beragama. Tidak ada dalam polisi itu yang dipanjangkan dalam jawatankuasa. Notis pemberitahuan sudah mencukupi dan sekiranya penduduk atau ahli majlis mempunyai sebarang isu atau pertanyaan mereka boleh merujuk kepada kita," kata Pengerusi Bersama Jawatankuasa Perhubungan Bukan Islam, Elizabeth Wong.

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Adakah protes gereja ini ada kaitan dengan UMNO? Datuk Seri Noh Omar menafikan sekeras-kerasnya.

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“Perkara itu (demo) tidak ada kaitan dengan UMNO. Apa kena-mengena dengan UMNO. Mengapa mesti kaitkan dengan UMNO?"“Ada juga ahli UMNO yang jadi ahli PERKASA, ada yang jadi ahli persatuan penduduk, awak kena tengok mereka bertindak atas kapasti apa,” kata Ahli Parlimen Tanjung Karang, Datuk Seri Noh Omar.

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Sementara itu, Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak berkata peserta protes itu akan disiasat polis mengikut Akta Hasutan atau peruntukan undang-undang sedia ada

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"Polis akan menjalankan siasatan terhadap kumpulan yang telah mengadakan bantahan di Taman Medan. Jika mereka didapati melanggar undang-undang negara, tindakan boleh diambil di bawah Akta Hasutan atau undang-undang sedia ada.""Akta Hasutan bertujuan menjamin keamanan dan keharmonian kaum di negara ini dan ia melindungi semua agama dan kaum," katanya.

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19 April: sekumpulan Melayu melakukan protes terhadap sebuah gereja di Taman Medan, Petaling Jaya untuk menurunkan lambang salib yang terpampang di luar gereja

Kira-kira 50 penduduk tempatan berkumpul di tepi Jalan PJS 2B/3, Taman Medan, Petaling Jaya membantah kewujudan sebuah gereja di Taman Medan.
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Gereja tersebut dipercayai baru saja beroperasi selama dua hari. Kumpulan ini membantah penggunaan lambang salib di luar gereja kerana kawasan itu dikatakan mempunyai penduduk Melayu seramai 95%.Mereka juga menyifatkan kemunculan gereja di kawasan tersebut sebagai cubaan mengganggu-gugat keamanan dan keharmonian kawasan berkenaan.

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"Apa benda yang offensive sangat tanda salib ni? Geram pulak aku," kata seorang netizen. Majoriti rakyat Malaysia merasakan tanda salib itu langsung tidak memberi sebarang impak negatif terhadap iman seorang Muslim.

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Rata-rata juga menganggap kejadian sebegini terjadi kerana wujudnya golongan ekstremis yang merosakkan nama baik agama

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Apa yang menghairankan ialah, perkara ini tidak pula berlaku di Sabah dan Sarawak. Menurut penduduk di sana, semua golongan dikatakan menghormati antara satu sama lain tidak kira bangsa dan agama.

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"Kami yang non-Muslim ni tak pernah mahu menyesatkan mana-mana orang Islam. Kami memang sedar agama Islam itu agama rasmi negara," luah seorang warga Kristian.

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Tindakan mengadakan protes itu turut mendapat kecaman Menteri Besar Selangor, Mohamed Azmin Ali, Marina Mahathir dan pemimpin UMNO, Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah

Menteri Besar Selangor, Mohamed Azmin Ali.
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Azmin Ali: “Desakan ini tidak boleh diterima kerana tidak menghormati komuniti mereka. Saya tidak membenarkan ada unsur ekstremis seperti ini dan harap polis dapat menyiasat secara profesional untuk memastikan desakan yang boleh menimbulkan ketegangan kaum dapat dihentikan. Saya berharap mereka yang bertanggungjawab harus diambil tindakan."

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Marina Mahathir: "Hari yang amat sedih apabila umat Islam mula mempercayai yang satu objek tidak bernyawa mempunyai kuasa atas mereka."

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Pemimpin UMNO, Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.
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Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah: "Cara tegakkan Islam ialah dengan bijaksana, pengajaran baik dan debat/dialog terbaik (an Nahl 125). Bukan dengan turunkan salib di gereja. Kalau kita amal Islam dengan baik, bukan Islam tidak ada sebab nak salahkan kita. Kalau mereka persoal azan dan sebagainya, baiki/jelaskan. Islam agama nasihat, bukan dendam.""Lihat kepada gambaran lebih besar: kalimah Allah, rampasan Bible, salib dan Akta Hasutan, adakah kita menjunjung Islam yang bersifat kasih pada semua?"

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Pihak gereja berkenaan bagaimanapun terpaksa akur dengan protes itu dan mengambil keputusan untuk menurunkan lambang salib terbabit

Lambang salib telah diturunkan.
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Dalam pada itu, Ketua Polis Negara, Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar berkata perhimpunan itu tidak melibatkan unsur hasutan kerana tidak menyentuh isu agama atau agama Kristian

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“Dalam isu di Petaling Jaya itu, kami tidak melihat apa-apa isu yang berbentuk menghasut. Ini bukan isu menyentuh agama atau agama Kristian. Ini cuma bantahan masyarakat di sana tentang kedudukan gereja itu."“Salib itu diturunkan adalah di atas permintaan masyarakat dan disetujui oleh paderi itu sendiri. Tidak ada kekerasan digunakan semasa menurunkan salib itu."“Pihak kami telah merujuk perkara ini kepada Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ) dan kerajaan negeri. Mereka perlu melihat apa juga isu yang dibangkitkan oleh masyarakat di situ untuk menyelesaikan perkara itu,” kata Khalid.

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Difahamkan, protes tersebut diketuai oleh ketua kampung Taman Medan, Datuk Abdullah Abu Bakar yang juga abang kepada Ketua Polis Negara

Datuk Abdullah Abu Bakar.
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"Kami bukan menentang penganut Kristian. Saya boleh tunjukkan kuil di Taman Medan di mana penduduk tidak ada isu mengenainya. Penduduk berasa cemas melihat salib. Mereka tidak selesa dan sensitif. Sesetengah mereka mengadu, pemandangan pertama mereka bila buka tingkap ialah salib.""Saya seorang Islam. Sekumpulan pemuda dalam Whatsapp saya mengetengahkan isu salib itu dan mula menuding jari kepada pelbagai pihak. Sebagai pemimpin, saya campur tangan dan menasihati mereka tidak bercakap sedemikian. Saya kemudian bersetuju menemui mereka menyelesaikan perkara tersebut," kata Abdullah.

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Sementara itu, apabila ditanya sama ada isu ini berbaur hasutan atau tidak, Menteri Dalam Negeri, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi menjawab, “Sudah tentu! Ya, ya, ya!”

Menteri Dalam Negeri, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata, bantahan penduduk terhadap salib di gereja Taman Medan semalam merupakan satu tindakan yang berbentuk hasutan, bercanggah dengan kenyataan Ketua Polis Negara, Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar.“Sudah tentu! Ya, ya,ya! Saya sangat buta warna. Polis sangat buta warna. Tindakan perlu diambil atau akan diambil terhadap mereka.”“Sudah tentu, sudah tentu, sudah tentu tindakan disiplin akan diambil… Kerana mereka melanggar peraturan. Dalam UMNO, kita perlu hormati agama lain. Mereka perlu menerima akibatnya,” kata Zahid.

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Jadi, pendapat anda pula bagaimana? Kongsikan bersama kami di ruangan komen di bawah.

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Nyanyi Lagu Dodoikan Anak, Tapi Liriknya Pula Macam Nak Perli Si Ibu Ini Buat Ramai Dekah

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Kebiasaannya, para ibu yang sering mendodoikan anak di dalam buaian jika mereka menangis dan ingin tidur

Fakta mengatakan bayi lebih suka mendengar suara ibu mereka kerana sudah terbiasa dari dalam perut selama sembilan bulan lagi.Namun, lain pula dengan video yang tular ini apabila seorang lelaki menyanyikan lagu untuk mendodoikan anaknya yang sedang menangis telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

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Dodoikan anak tengah nangis, tapi lirik lagu pula undang tawa

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @daddyqaisarah, kelihatan bayi itu sedang menangis di dalam buaian sambil didodoikan oleh ayahnya.Apa yang mencuri tumpuan adalah apabila si ayah menyanyikan lagu viral bapa-bapa di TikTok untuk menidurkan anak mereka."Adik jangan nangis ibu nak main handphone, adik jangan nangis ibu nak main handphone," nyanyinya.

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"Masalahnya kadang-kadang bapak-bapak pun sama naik main handphone dengan maknya" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan yang kini telah mendapat 329.8K views, 22.5K likes dan 1K shares di laman TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur mendengar lirik lagu itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Amboi, bukan main ya perli ibu dia. Minta jaga sekejap pun dah merungut ke :P

Like Facebook, follow Twitter dan Instagram SAYS Seismik serta temui segala cerita 'mesti kongsi' sekarang!

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Chinese Sales Execs Forced To Kneel In Public For Missing Their Sales Targets

In case you've ever wondered what happens when one fails to beat their sale targets in China's corporate world, here's a taste...

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Apparently, a group of sales executives in China were publicly humiliated for missing their targets – by being forced to kneel on a bridge and chant how sorry they were, reported Yahoo News

Pedestrians who were using a busy crossover in the city of Xiamen, the capital of south-eastern China’s Fujian Province, were stunned to see the men and women in suits on their knees with messages in front of them detailing their name, age, and exactly what it was that they had done to bring such shame on themselves.

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The photos of the named and shamed employees went viral after they were uploaded on Internet by shocked passer-by Zhu Ku

The sales reps for the unknown company are made to apologize
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One, named as Zhen Liu, 43, had the handwritten message on the ground in front of him saying: "I failed to beat my sales targets." Another, Ming Chou, 39, had the message: "I have to kneel down on the bridge for one hour as punishment for not finishing my job."

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The passer-by who uploaded the photos, said:

"I saw people spread out across the bridge with their heads bowed, chanting they were sorry. There was no indication what sort of company they worked for but it certainly doesn't look like a fun one.After a while one of them decided he’d had enough and stood up shouting and grabbing a piece of paper and throwing it on the ground before marching off. But the others remained, calmly accepting their punishment."

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Internet users were unanimous in saying they would refuse to work for a firm that demanded such humiliating apologies

Internet users were unanimous in saying they would refuse to work for a firm that demanded such embarrassing apologies and many wanted to try and find out the name of the company in order to name and shame them for such bad treatment of staff.

        yahoo.com

Ugh! Who would want to work at a place like that?

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Watch How This Courageous Man Saved A Dog From Drowning In A Monsoon Drain

A video showing a man saving a helpless dog from drowning has gone viral on social media

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Facebook user Ivy Teon posted the video on 7 April, showing the quick-thinking man jumping into a large monsoon drain to save a canine in Kampung Jawa, Kuantan.The clip has gone viral on Facebook, garnering over 2,500 shares at the time of writing.

In the 26-second clip, the man - who was dangling over the drain railings - called the dog to his side and used his legs to catch hold of it

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He held onto the dog and reached out to a friend for help. With a little bit of teamwork, the duo managed to get the canine out of the ditch.Knowing that it had escaped danger, the dog could be seen cheerfully wagging its tail.

Teo, who witnessed the entire thing, said the white canine had fallen into the drain after it tried to evade an oncoming car

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"On that day, there were quite a number of dogs within the vicinity of the monsoon drain. The white canine had accidentally fallen into the drain after it was startled by a vehicle. Due to the depth and lack of solid ground, it had to keep swimming.Thankfully, the group of men saw the dog in distress and took action immediately. I was very worried about their safety because the ditch is really deep," Teo said as quoted by Chinese daily Sinchew.

She also commented that the dog is really friendly and could understand instructions from people

"Although I don't know the guys personally, I would like to thank them for their kind deed," Teo said.

Watch the heartwarming clip below:

要谢谢这位印度大哥，用双腳夾救起这只狗狗。。。超棒Posted by Ivy Teo on Friday, April 7, 2017

Well done, guys! :D

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You Can Now Receive Financial Payouts When You Buy A Property With IJM Land

This spotlight was sponsored by IJM Land

Wouldn't you love to have your own property?

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A place of your own that you can call home. You'll have more privacy, get to decorate and renovate anyway you want, and not have to answer to a landlord.Plus, your home will typically increase in value over time, generating further future income for you, especially if you plan to rent it out.In the long-term, being a property-owner is one of the best investments you can make!

IJM Land is collaborating with Allianz to bring you 3-in-1 home protection

Buying a property is a huge financial commitment for many years, and you also never know what might happen in your personal life, which can lead to a sudden change in any long term plans you have.

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This protection scheme is the first of its kind in Malaysia and provides three types of insurance for home owners

The Triple Protection Scheme, known as IJM Land’s HomeTIPS, will enable you to invest in a home without the stress of financial uncertainties.IJM, in partnership with Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia and Allianz General Insurance Company, has created three insurance schemes that will span 36 months from the date of signing the Sales & Purchase Agreement.

You receive financial payouts from accidents, illness and unemployment

As an IJM Land owner, this is how you benefit:1. If you are involuntarily terminated from employment during the 3-year policy, you'll receive financial payout with the Unemployment Insurance2. On selected properties, you'll receive a financial payout if you suffer a permanent disability during the term of the policy with the Personal Accident Scheme3. And in the case of death, your loved ones will receive financial benefits with the Group Term Life Scheme

Investing in a home is a huge milestone. You should enjoy it with protection from the start.

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“At IJM Land we believe in building not just homes, but relationships. We want our home buyers to be confident in the fact, that should something untoward happen, IJM Land is able to help secure the roof over their heads with these unique insurance schemes underwritten by Allianz. "The insurance benefits offer a range of financial payouts that can help mitigate unfortunate situations. It is our hope, IJM Land home buyers can rest easy with the knowledge that we are investing in their financial future”, said Edward Chong, the Managing Director of IJM Land.

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If you’re interested to learn more about investing in your future with the Triple Protection Scheme, visit the IJM Land website

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INTI Gets Schooled By Malaysians After Uploading Sexist Women's Day Post

On 7 March 2015, INTI International University & Colleges shared a photo on their Facebook page in commemoration of International Women's Day, which seemed more demeaning rather than celebratory of women

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Let's just say the post did not sit too well with a lot of people and unleashed an army of angered netizens. A quick look at the comments showed that many did not agree with INTI's move.

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Many called for an apology by INTI as well as have the offensive and misinformed poster taken down

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So, what was INTI's initial solution? They replied each comment the same way, expressing their regret in causing "confusion and distress" and that the quote by Steve Harvey they used was meant to promote "greater equality".

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It didn't help their situation that Steve Harvey is known for being notoriously sexist, homophobic and close-minded, amongst other things

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Steve Harvey on why men don’t want smart women:Well, I mean, you know if a guy is out for one thing, it’s best to go for shallow, unintelligent women. You don’t want to break this news to really bright women. “Hey, I just want to do something to you this evening”...You want to find somebody shallow, really simple unintelligent, that you can run this by and they’ll sit there and go, “Wow, that sounds great.”

        dailydot.com

However, this also goes beyond the post just being offensive, as a commenter pointed out the blatant plagiarism by using direct quotes from Steve Harvey without proper crediting

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The negative backlash from their mishap showed no sign of stopping, and on March 10, INTI replaced the poster with an apology and attempted to redeem themselves with a donation to a women’s refugee camp

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The statement by INTI reads:INTI International University & Colleges apologizes for the distress caused by a recent International Women’s Day post. We have heard the views of the people and the original post has since been removed.As a gesture of goodwill, we will donate RM10,000 to the UNHCR Refugee Welfare Fund in aid of women refugees in Malaysia. INTI supports gender equality and does not condone any form of gender bias.The Refugee Welfare Fund benefits the emergency medical and welfare needs of refugees in Malaysia, particularly in the area of life-saving medical assistance

INTI's apology still proved to be unsatisfactory for many and they were quick to point out the lack of sincerity and admission of wrongdoing by the university

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What are your thoughts on the issue? Let us know in the comments.


Ukranian Pilot Blamed For MH17 Crash Has Reportedly Died By Suicide

Captain Vladyslav Voloshyn, the man Russia accused of shooting down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 on 17 July 2014, has reportedly committed suicide

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According to New Straits Times, Voloshyn was said to have shot himself in his home in what has been classified by police as a suicide. However, the death is being investigated under the premeditated murder article of Ukraine's criminal code.A military service pistol was found at the scene.

Reports have emerged claiming that Voloshyn suffered from depression

According to Malaysiakini, Voloshyn may have been implicated in a corruption scandal in Ukraine. He was allegedly pressured by government officials into signing illegal documents at the airport where he worked in Mykolaiv.Ukranian media outlets published text messages between the deceased and a friend, in which he purportedly said breaking the law has led to him feeling suicidal.

After the passenger flight was shot down while flying over eastern Ukraine, Russian officials claimed that Voloshyn was responsible

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The Russian government has continued to deny responsibility for the tragedy that killed all 298 passengers and 15 crew members on board.

However, it was concluded by a Dutch-led investigation in 2016 that the plane was shot down by a Buk missile from Russia

A member of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) revealed that the Buk missile that shot down the aircraft "was brought in from the territory of the Russian Federation and after the launch was subsequently returned to the Russian Federation territory."Voloshyn has always maintained his innocence.

You can read about the final conclusion from the Dutch investigation here:

                It's Official: MH17 Was Shot Down By Russian Buk Missile

However, the Russian propaganda machinery is pointing fingers at Ukraine.

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All You Should Know About Najib's New Committee To Develop Political Funding Laws

PM Najib Razak proposed a national consultative committee to formulate guidelines on political funding, with the aim of ensuring that funds are sourced with integrity. Here's what we know so far:

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1. Paul Low is chairman while Idris Jala is the deputy chairman of the new committee

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The committee will be headed by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Paul Low, whose cabinet portfolio is governance and integrity. Another minister, Datuk Seri Idris Jala, is the committee’s deputy chairman, while its secretariat will be based at the Malaysian Institute for Integrity (IIM). Funding for the committee's work will come from the administration and integrity unit of the Prime Minister's Department.

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Representatives from political parties, community leaders, academicians, thought leaders, civil societies and even youths will be made members of the committee and will consider all aspects of political funding regulations, including institutional changes, monitoring, enforcement and new laws.The committee will also act as adviser to the Government on issues related to political funding.

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2. Guidelines will be implemented one year before the 14th General Election (GE14)

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Low said that the regulation must be ready at least one year before the GE14. He said they would work within the one-year time frame as there were other due processes to follow after coming up with the recommendations, so that the legislation can be ready in time for the 14th general election.This includes taking the proposal to the Cabinet for approval and then proceeding to the drafting stage of the law. The draft enactment would then need to go through another round of consultation with stakeholders before it is taken to Parliament.

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3. The Bar Council and Transparency International-Malaysia (TI-M) to be included in the committee

The Bar Council and Transparency International-Malaysia (TI-M) are among the groups that will be part of the committee to study the regulation of political funds, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Datuk Paul Low.Low, the minister in charge of governance and integrity tasked with heading the committee and selecting its members, said it will be apolitical, and will include those with strong knowledge on subject of political funding.

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4. TI-M welcomed the idea the but Bar Council has declined to be a part of the committee

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The Bar Council said today that it would not be part of the committee to study the regulation of political funds, adding that it wants investigations into the RM2.6 billion found in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's private accounts be completed first. Malaysian Bar president Steven Thiru said that the current focus should instead be on an independent and comprehensive investigation into the allegations against the prime minister."The discourse on these new laws should await the completion of the ongoing investigation into the transfer of the funds. This is, in particular, because a donation is still within the definition of ‘gratification’ under the MACC Act 2009."Indeed, the proposal to set up the committee will invariably be seen as an attempt to divert attention from the investigation, or to create a convenient distraction from the serious allegations of corruption as well as the ramifications of these allegations, if proven to be true."

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Transparency International-Malaysia (TI-M) Datuk Akhbar Satar
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Transparency International-Malaysia (TI-M) has welcomed the prime minister's plan to set up a committee to study the regulation of political funds, but its president Datuk Akhbar Satar said it wants to first monitor the development of the committee. "One of our 22 recommendations included making it mandatory for disclosure of all sources of financing and expenditure by the political parties. This is indeed a right direction and approach that should have been adopted some 5 years ago.""However, it is never too late to grasp the last straw before it breaks the camel's back," he said.

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5. MACC also expressed their support for the proposal

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said it was willing to provide inputs and views for the action plan and hoped the action plan could be implemented as soon as possible to enhance the confidence of members of political parties, the people and also the future generation. The announcement on the setting up of JKNMPP, it said, was in line with a suggestion which the commission had made since its establishment in 2009.

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6. However, a MACC panel member has criticised the political funding reform as untimely

Operations Review Panel member of MACC Lim Chee Wee
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Lim Chee Wee, the Operations Review Panel member of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), said ordinarily such an announcement would be applauded. "But extraordinarily, given the circumstances leading to Najib's announcement it is seen by a large majority of Malaysians as an insincere move to distract in a disingenuous manner the perceived wrong of the alleged donation," he said.Lim, a former Malaysian Bar president, said the critical action should be disclosure by Najib to both law enforcement and the public of the sources of funds and expenditure. "The people are cynical and the explanation beggars belief," he added.

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7. Najib has advocated the idea since 2009 but claims the opposition had rejected the proposal

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He also said the decision to set up the committee was not to quell concerns over the RM2.6bil political donation he had allegedly received, pointing out that he had proposed it six years ago.“I have in fact mooted this idea since 2009 and it is on record,” Najib said.“I have mentioned this openly several times but it has never received support."“We hope the idea will now be supported by all parties."

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The prime minister said although the plan was rejected by the opposition pact when it was proposed in 2009, he still hoped that all quarters would give their support to the JKNMPP as its establishment was not politically-motivated.

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8. But members of the Opposition have come out to deny that the Opposition had objected to a proposal for more transparent political financing made in 2009

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PKR vice-presidents Tian Chua and Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin said the party was open to measures to increase transparency and integrity of political funding, but were not supportive of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s National Consultative Committee on Political Funding (JKNMPP).PAS’ Pokok Sena Member of Parliament Datuk Mahfuz Omar sang the same tune, saying that the Opposition was always ready to discuss any matters regarding national policies.Both Tian Chua and Shamsul denied Najib’s statement that the Opposition had objected to a proposal for more transparent political financing made in 2009.They said they were never approached or made aware of such plans.

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9. Serdang MP also defended that DAP had never been consulted about the proposal, and had gone on Twitter to argue with Idris Jala about political funding matters

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DAP’s Ong Kian Ming accused Senator Datuk Seri Idris Jala of attempting to mislead Malaysians on the war against corruption by claiming the opposition were reluctant to buy into the Barisan Nasional (BN) government’s push for a political financing law.The opposition MP insisted that his party had never been consulted nor asked by any agency for support on any political financing legislation, contrary to the recent allegation by the minister in the Prime Minister’s Department in charge of government reforms.

        themalaymailonline.com

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Ong Kian Ming and Idris Jala, had gone on social networking platform Twitter to argue over which side should be the first to disclose the sources of their political funding“So far no parties have done it. In the last five years, the problem is that political parties are waiting for others to do it before they do it,” Idris Jala said.He appeared to have lost his cool after a lengthy argument with Ong and later tweeted him, saying: “I’m asking you NOW. Get DAP to do it voluntarily NOW!"

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Bubble Tea Girl, The Nun, And 11 More Asian Kids Who Are Winning At Halloween This Year

For the past two years, Momo Lu has held on to her crown as Halloween Queen since scaring her classmates to tears as No Face from Japanese anime Spirited Away

No forks given.
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The Taiwanese tot continued her reign of terror the following year when she embraced her Gothic side as death god Ryuk from Japanese manga Death Note. Don't mess.

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This year, however, Momo might want to step up her game... coz these creepy little ghouls are totally gunning for the throne:

1. This little Nun is already winning spooky points for her epic death stare

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We don't know about you, but we're impressed and a little terrified at the same time. shudders

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2. At least this one's friendly...

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3. You may love bubble tea, but do you love it enough to wear giant bubble tea pearls around your face for an entire day?

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Ugh, they're super adorable though...!

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4. Everybody go home, this is the greatest and most creative use of a plastic tong we've seen today

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5. This little girl's amazing headless get-up is way ahead of everyone else in terms of blood splatter and costume design

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6. When you've locked up all the hungry ghosts and it's your time to party...

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For context, these guys are dressed as the Heibai Wuchang, the two deities in charge of escorting the spirits of the dead to the Underworld in Chinese mythology.

7. Who cares about Crazy Rich Asians when you've got these Crazy Rich Babies, amirite?!

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8. Last but not least, this baby pho looks cute enough to eat UGH

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Which Halloween costume is your favourite? Tell us your pick in the comments section below!

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Tired Of The Same Family Holiday? Check Out This New Vacation Spot Right Here In Malaysia

Desaru Coast is an awesome beach destination that not only brings you closer to nature but also provides modern indulgence

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Located in the state of Johor, Desaru Coast spans over 3,900 acres along a pristine 17km beachfront that faces clear ocean waters.Check out what TV personality and comedian, Nabil, and his family got up to at their recent beach getaway:

Watch as vlogger and comedian Nabil Ahmad take a 27 meters plunge in the Kraken’s Revenge at Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark. He and his family also learned golf, walked along the 17km beach with unbeatable sunset views, and rocked out in their hotel room with guitars and vinyl players.

For all this and more, watch on to see how Nabil and his family experience Desaru Coast in the video below.

#DesaruCoast #EndlessEscapePosted by Desaru Coast Malaysia on Thursday, 28 March 2019

Whether you're travelling with bae or making memories with family, Desaru Coast is the perfect spot to vacation! Check out all the amazing places to visit:

1. Take a stroll along the white sandy beach

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Desaru has a gorgeous coastline and is a great spot for nature lovers to chill by the beach. But if you're more of a thrill-seeker, go ahead and get your adrenaline pumping with surfing, kiteboarding, parasailing, and other water-based activities!

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2. Enjoy the cool outdoor breeze as you make your way through The Els Club Desaru Coast golf course

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With the South China Sea and lush rainforest as your backdrop, this is a golfing experience unlike any other! There are 45 holes of golf in total with two distinct courses - Ocean Course and Valley Course.

3. If you've never tried golf before, this is the perfect time to take a day course and feel like a pro!

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The Els Performance Golf Academy is the first of its kind in Asia and allows both kids and adults to learn the sport.Address: The Els Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course, No. 4, Jalan Danau, Desaru CoastThe Els Club Desaru Coast - Valley Course, No. 2, Jalan Pantai 2, Desaru Coast, Operating hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 8am-9pm; Closed on MondayVisit the official website for more information.

4. Live out your rockstar fantasies at Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast

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While there are loads of amazing places to stay at Desaru, the iconic Hard Rock Hotel is definitely a must-visit. With multiple different packages to suit your individual needs, you'll definitely be spoiled for choice!Other top hotels to explore include The Westin Desaru Coast Resort, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, and Desaru Coast.Address: Hard Rock Hotel, Jalan Pantai 3, Desaru Coast, 81930 Bandar PenawarOperating hours: Opens dailyFacebook | InstagramVisit the official website to see the latest packages.

5. Bring your little ones to Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark for some splashing good fun

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Your kids will LOVE the water play areas that include 13 different water slides and loads of splash zones.

6. And hit the big rides like the Kraken's Revenge, Wild Whirl, and The Tempest!

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This brand new waterpark also boasts one of the biggest wavepools in the world! With over a dozen different attractions in the park alone, you'll definitely want to spend the whole day here.Address: Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark, No. 4 Jalan Danau, Desaru CoastOperating hours: Opens daily; 9am–6pmPrice: Adult (aged 12-59) RM105, Child (aged 3-11) RM78, Infants enter for freeVisit the official website for more information!

7. Indulge in the freshest seafood without breaking the bank

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Explore the seaside restaurants around Sungai Rengit and Teluk Sengat for the freshest seafood around. For a hearty meal (and awesome chili crab), check out Sengat Seafood Restaurant.Address: Sengat Seafood Restaurant, 58 Jalan Belanak, Johor, 31350 Kota TinggiOperating Hours: Opens daily; 10am-9pmTelephone: +60 7-895 5116

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Looking for something extra? Dine at Bujang Seafood Restaurant, a floating restaurant that comes with great eats and a view! The restaurant is actually a dock where the boat picks up visitors for the different cruises down Sungai Lebam, so you should absolutely make the most of your visit and hop on for the cruise too.Address: Bujang Seafood Restaurant, Jalan Johor Silica, Sg. Lebam, Bandar PenawarOperating hours: Opens daily; 12pm–12amPrice:River Cruise (1 hour) – RM 20 (adult), RM15 (children)Fireflies River Cruise (30mins), from 8pm-12am – RM20 (adult), RM15 (children)Telephone:+60 12-759 3468

8. For an elevated makan experience, check out The Elephant and Butterfly for more great eats

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This poolside bar and grill blends traditional Mexican flavours with a modern twist. Enjoy artisanal drinks, while you chow down on delicious food by the pool.Address: The Elephant and Butterfly, Hard Rock Hotel Desaru, Jalan Pantai 3, Desaru CoastOperating hours: Opens daily; 11am-10.30pmTelephone: +607-838 8888Website

9. Go fruit picking and visit the mini zoo at Desaru Fruit Farm

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The award-winning Desaru Fruit Farm has around 100 varieties of fruits and herbs, including local favourites like jackfruit, guava, and durian. But on top of learning how to select the best fruit and eating to your heart's content, the farm also offers loads of other activities. From an ATV track and paintball course, to a petting zoo, there are so many things to experience!Address: Desaru Fruit Farm, 92, 82200 Kota TinggiOperating hours: Open daily; 8:30am – 6:30pmTelephone: +60 7-822 3886Website

10. Get up close and personal to animals at the ostrich farm and crocodile farm

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The Desaru Ostrich Farm is one of the largest in Malaysia, hosting about 100 ostriches within its compound. Feeling up for an ostrich ride? That can be organized, too!Address: Desaru Ostrich Farm, EMR 15, Teluk Ramunia, Kota TinggiOperating hours: Open daily; 10am-6pmPrice: Adult RM12, Child RM8Telephone: +60 7-826 5846Website

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Visit over 1,000 crocodiles at Teluk Sengat Crocodile Farm, including crocs that are over 130 years old! Get a hands-on experience by holding a baby crocodile or feed the adults with fresh chicken.Address: Teluk Sengat Crocodile Farm, Lots 1289 & 1290,  Jalan Sembilan,  Kampung Belading, Kota TinggiOperating hours: Opens daily; 9am – 6pmPrice: Adult RM8, Child RM4Contact: +60 7-895 5220

Sun, sea, food, and endless attractions... You're sure to have an unforgettable holiday experience at Desaru Coast!

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Book your next vacation at Desaru Coast now! Get more information here.


Bukit Aman Is Fearing Possible 'Lone Wolf' Terrorist Attacks In Malaysia

The Bukit Aman Police Force Fears That Pro-Islamic State (IS) Websites May Be Used To Encourage "Lone Wolf" Attacks On Local Soil, Stating That Terror Attacks Need Not Be Carried Out By A Group As It Only Takes One Person To Incite Chaos

“A person armed merely with a knife who starts stabbing people in a mall is enough to disrupt safety and security,” said Bukit Aman’s Special Branch Counter Terrorism Division principal assistant director Senior Asst Comm Datuk Ayob Khan.

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The Police Force And MCMC Are Actively Monitoring And Shutting Down Pro-IS Websites Used For Recruiting Malaysians To Their Cause As Well As To Promote Terrorism And Extremist Beliefs

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These websites had asked local sympathisers to join the Islamic State cause either as fighters or as wives for the militants. Ayob reportedly said the websites had glorified several terrorist groups, including al-Qaeda and ISIS, and were known to be responsible for convincing a number of Malaysians to join militant activity.

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However, Ayob Notes That IS Recruiters Will Create New Ones Almost Immediately After The Existing Sites Are Shut Down, Besides Using Other Communication Tools Such As  Recruitment Videos, WhatsApp And Yahoo! Messenger

Screen capture from an ISIS recruitment video.
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13 Malaysians Believed To Be Affiliated With ISIS Were Recently Arrested In Shah Alam, Bringing The Number Of Malaysians Arrested Under Suspicion Of Militant Activities To 36 Since April

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

Just last month, three Malaysian jihadists were arrested in KLIA.

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It is said so far 22 Malaysians including three women have been detected to be with militant groups in Syria.

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In September, a Malaysian family of four including two teenage children was also found fighting or serving with Isis in Syria.

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PM Najib Razak Also Said That The Government Is Committed To Stamping Out Militant Ideologies And Extremism In The Country, Including Those Involved In Militant Activities In Syria And Iraq As Well As The Islamic State

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"And as we know, arrests have been made, it shows how serious we are about this matter. We will not hesitate to act firmly and on a continuous basis," he told a press conference after chairing an Umno Supreme Council meeting at the Putra World Trade Centre here Tuesday.

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Defence Minister Dato' Seri Hishamuddin Hussein Has Also Called For Tighter Security In Sabah And Sarawak Following Pro-IS Group Abu Sayyaf's Pledge To ISIS

                Hishammuddin Announces Red Alert On Sabah After Abu Sayyaf Leader's Video

Defence Minister, Hishammuddin Hussein has announced his concerns over the paramilitary group that has committed them...

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21 Small Malaysian Businesses Selling Charming & Quirky Handmade Polymer Clay Jewellery

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1. Oren Talks

Nasi lemak and char kuey tiao earrings? It doesn't get more uniquely Malaysian than this! Oren Talks is a KL-based artisanal clay accessories store that accepts custom orders for earrings, keychains, hair clips, and necklaces. You can even order custom human clay portraits as a memorable gift.

Image via @orentalks (Instagram)

Image via @orentalks (Instagram)

Image via @orentalks (Instagram)

Price range: RM30.90 - RM110Free shipping to Malaysia, Singapore, and the US.You can check out their website, Shopee, and Instagram for more information.

2. Tiffy Tingz

Tiffy Tingz specialises in handcrafted clay accessories with a quirky Malaysian twist, including dim sum earrings, Nyonya kuih earrings, and dumpling earrings. They also accept custom orders for hand-painted resin phone cases and embroidered tote bags.

Image via @tiffy.tingz (Instagram)

Image via @tiffy.tingz (Instagram)

Image via @tiffy.tingz (Instagram)

Price range: RM28 - RM40Free shipping for orders on Shopee.Visit their Shopee and Instagram for more information.

3. xMistborn

Founded by a former model, xMistborn sells a range of clay accessories, including beautiful batik earrings, realistic-looking flower earrings, and other artisanal pieces. Look how intricate the details on these sunflower pieces are!

Image via @xmistborn (Instagram)

Image via @xmistborn (Instagram)

Image via @xmistborn (Instagram)

Price range:RM19 - RM39Ships to Malaysia and Singapore.Check out their Shopee and Instagram for more information.

4. glitterydaisyy

Based in Penang, glitterydaisyy sells stunning clay jewellery with intricate details and attractive colours. These bold statement pieces will liven up any outfit, and will give you a boost of confidence whenever you wear them.

Image via @glitterydaisyy_handmade (Instagram)

Image via @glitterydaisyy_handmade (Instagram)

Image via @glitterydaisyy_handmade (Instagram)

Price range:RM36 - RM169International shipping is available.Visit their website and Instagram for more information.

5. kats.jewels

What started as a simple hobby soon became a small online business. Kats.jewels has lovely and adorable clay accessories, such as their Ribbons & Roses earrings, S'mores Earrings, and Easter Lillies earrings.

Image via @kats.jewels (Instagram)

Image via @kats.jewels (Instagram)

Image via @kats.jewels (Instagram)

Price range:RM10 - RM54Free shipping to Malaysia and Singapore for orders on Shopee.Visit their Shopee and Instagram for more information.

6. Chapter Chapter

Chapter Chapter's designs are inspired by interesting stories, nature, and random things that serve as a muse to their creator's imagination. They have also customised special momentos as wearable art pieces, including a customer's fourth-year anniversary photo.

Image via @chapterchapter_ (Instagram)

Image via @chapterchapter_ (Instagram)

Image via @chapterchapter_ (Instagram)

Price range:RM29 - RM95Free shipping with a minimum purchase of RM75.Visit their website and Instagram for more information.

7. Claytories

Claytories crafts elegant jewellery pieces like hair clips, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. They even make seasonal collections, such as their vibrant Chinese New Year earrings and Deepavali earrings that you'll want to pair with your outfits.

Image via @claytories (Instagram)

Image via @claytories (Instagram)

Image via @claytories (Instagram)

Price range:RM30 - RM65International shipping is available.Visit their website and Instagram for more information.

8. Wonderclay

Wonderclay sells one-of-a-kind clay accessories that will appeal to a diverse range of customers. Their collections include their Lavender Blooms earrings, Cerise Blossom earrings, and Havana Series.

Image via @mywonderclay (Instagram)

Image via @mywonderclay (Instagram)

Image via @mywonderclay (Instagram)

Price range:RM49 - RM109Free shipping within Malaysia.International shipping to Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Taiwan.Check out their website and Instagram for more information.

9. Poppy Lola

Based in Kajang, Poppy Lola sells lovely clay earrings with interesting names, such as ALAIA, RATNA, INTAN, and SEROJA, to name a few. Customised earrings are also available for pre-order.

Image via @poppylola.co (Instagram)

Image via @poppylola.co (Instagram)

Image via @poppylola.co (Instagram)

Price range:RM19 - RM48Shipping fees are excluded.Visit their Instagram for more information.

10. Clayní.co

Clayní.co makes fun and unique clay accessories, and no two are the same. If you want to order a pair of custom-made earrings, they are always up for a challenge, and will surely not disappoint!

Image via @clayni.co (Instagram)

Image via @clayni.co (Instagram)

Image via @clayni.co (Instagram)

Price range:RM15 - RM45Free shipping within Malaysia for orders above RM80.Check out their Instagram for more information.

11. claybysu

Slow-made in Malaysia by a pair of twin sisters, the earrings from claybysu have both minimalistic and extravagant designs that will appeal to many. They also make pretty stained-glass clay pieces that are inspired by the rose from Beauty and the Beast!

Image via @claybysu (Instagram)

Image via @claybysu (Instagram)

Image via @claybysu (Instagram)

Price range:RM23.68 - RM58.11Free shipping within Malaysia.International shipping is available.Visit their Etsy shop and Instagram for more information.

12. By.Sze

Based in Penang, By.Sze started off as a part-time project, and has recently opened their first pop-up store at a local market. Their popular pieces include The Batik Collection, The Enchanted Rose earrings, and their baby masks studs.

Image via @by.sze (Instagram)

Image via @by.sze (Instagram)

Image via @by.sze (Instagram)

Price range:RM20 - RM58Ships within Malaysia.Visit their Instagram for more information.

13. So Gingerful

Founded by a pharmacy graduate who named her store after her dog, Ginger, So Gingerful sells handmade earrings, keychains, and phone grips. These miniature cookies are simple, dainty, and cute, making them perfect for casual wear.

Image via @sogingerful (Instagram)

Image via @sogingerful (Instagram)

Image via @sogingerful (Instagram)

Price range:RM29 - RM38Shipping fees are excluded.Visit their website and Instagram for more information.

14. Leen

All of the pieces from Leen's are individually handcrafted, and each has one-of-a-kind designs. They also organise polymer clay earrings workshops where you'll learn how to make your own earrings for just RM190.

Image via @leen.whereloveis (Instagram)

Image via @leen.whereloveis (Instagram)

Image via @leen.whereloveis (Instagram)

Price range not specified.Visit their Instagram for more information.

15. Studio Kittuco

Studio Kittuco was founded by two women with a vision of creating fun, slow-crafted clay accessories. Their vintage earrings and necklaces are passionately crafted with immaculate attention to detail, and the results look absolutely flawless!

Image via @kittuco (Instagram)

Image via @kittuco (Instagram)

Image via @kittuco (Instagram)

Price range:RM59 - RM139Ships to Malaysia and Singapore.Check out their website and Instagram for more information.

16. Sun & Sonder

Sun & Sonder sells beautifully crafted clay jewellery that's minimalistic and sophisticated. These pieces will add a splash of colour and personality to complement your outfits, and will look good with neutral and monochromatic tones.

Image via @sun.and.sonder (Instagram)

Image via @sun.and.sonder (Instagram)

Image via @sun.and.sonder (Instagram)

Price range:RM29 - RM53Free shipping within Malaysia.International shipping is available. Check out their Instagram for more information.

17. Kapalina Artistry

Kapalina Artistry specialises in made-to-order clay earrings, including their Hornbill Series, Dolphin Series, and Colourful Honu Series. All their pieces are bright and cheerful, and will jazz up your day-to-day looks.

Image via @kapalinaartistry (Instagram)

Image via @kapalinaartistry (Instagram)

Image via @kapalinaartistry (Instagram)

Price range:RM15 - RM80Free shipping within Malaysia for orders on Shopee.International shipping is available. Check out their Shopee and Instagram for more information.

18. The Black Luna Project

The Black Luna Project makes statement pieces for the bold and adventurous. Their designs include monochromatic batik earrings, Mila terrazzo earrings, floral earrings, and much more!

Image via @theblacklunaproject (Instagram)

Image via @theblacklunaproject (Instagram)

Image via @theblacklunaproject (Instagram)

Price range not specified.Visit their Instagram for more information.

19. Hexa Clay

Hexa Clay is a small Selangor-based business that handcrafts their clay earrings and keychains in small batches. They have cute and colourful statement pieces that can be worn on any occasion.

Image via @hexa.clay (Instagram)

Image via @hexa.clay (Instagram)

Image via @hexa.clay (Instagram)

Price range:RM23 - RM70Shipping fees are excluded.Visit their Instagram for more information.

20. Lolaa Aesthetics

Lolaa Aesthetics sells pretty clay earrings that look fresh and appealing. They just launched a horoscope collection featuring hand-designed pieces for each of the signs. They are also open to accepting custom orders.

Image via @lolaaesthetics (Instagram)

Image via @lolaaesthetics (Instagram)

Image via @lolaaesthetics (Instagram)

Price range:RM20 - RM85Free shipping within Malaysia for orders on Shopee.Visit their Shopee and Instagram for more information.

21. wheekers.my

Wheekers.my makes cute polymer clay charms of well-known characters, such as reversible octopuses, customised Among Us characters, Dumbo, baby Yoda, We Bare Bears, and more.

Image via @wheekers.my (Instagram)

Image via @wheekers.my (Instagram)

Image via @wheekers.my (Instagram)

Price range not specified.Visit their Instagram for more information.


Meet Malkith Singh: A Part-Time Clerical Staff And A Full-Time Malaysian Superhero Sikh

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At around 4pm last Sunday, 19 December, this SAYS writer sent out a tweet with a photo of a turbaned man cooking in an oversized kadhai

The man, with a beard white as milk, was preparing food for thousands of people who had been left stranded across the Klang Valley and beyond in the aftermath of continuous heavy rain for over three days.He was cooking in the community kitchen (langar) at the Gurdwara Sahib Petaling Jaya (GSPJ), where the Sikh community had sprung into action after they received SOS messages past midnight, 19 December.In fact, they were so quick that some 5,000 free hot meal boxes were already sent out around 2pm.It was around that time that a GSPJ representative reached out to SAYS, asking if we could help spread the word about the flood relief work being organised there so that they could serve more flood-affected victims.As I reached there, I was shown how attendees — who had gathered at the gurdwara for a religious camp — were busy preparing and packing food boxes as the turbaned man was hard at work in the kitchen.Which is when I snapped a photo of him and posted it on Twitter, not realising it will soon inspire thousands of Malaysians — regardless of their race and religion — to volunteer at the gurdwara.The tweet spread like wildfire, thanks to some of the prominent handles and social news sites boosting it across social media. By the end of the day, it had already been retweeted more than 14,000 times.

i'm here at the Gurdwara Sahib Petaling Jaya, where volunteers are preparing vegetarian/halal food to be sent out to the flood affected areas in the Klang Valley.For further information, please contact @SikhInside #DaruratBanjir pic.twitter.com/gKpPshfbbf— Sadho (@sadhosays) December 19, 2021

Under the tweet, people started asking "how can we help?" and "is there a fund where we can donate?" while expressing their immense gratitude towards the turbaned man for his Seva (selfless service).The photo had prompted an outpouring of emotions from Malaysians, who soon took to calling him 'uncle'.

Soon, I started getting queries from people about him, who he is, his health, and if he is getting enough rest. They were concerned for him.

The next morning, I went over to the gurdwara to join thousands of volunteers who had come from all over the Klang Valley to help in the flood relief work that would see over 100,000 food boxes being sent out.

The Gurudwara Sahib PJ is flowing with M'sians, who are now helping with chopping and cooking food for the 2nd day of the flood relief work being organised by @SikhInside.Women, men, people from all races and religions are here.The Gurudwara has headscarves to spare. #Banjir pic.twitter.com/5WXlxN7fHF— Sadho (@sadhosays) December 20, 2021

I was also hoping to talk to the man, who had become a sensation on social media and beyond.However, it didn't go exactly as I had hoped.I was told he doesn't like talking about himself and that he prefers to do Seva from behind the scene. So I dropped my plans to talk to him but insisted on his name so at least people know who the man was."Malkith Singh," one of the members of the GSPJ management told me in a matter-of-fact tone.The next morning, I shared more photos of him in the kitchen, this time with his name.

And everyone's favourite, Malkith Singh, is hard at work in the kitchen since early morning at the Gurudwara Sahib PJ.A small PSA: the vegetarian/halal food at the Gurudwara is free for everyone, regardless of your situation.If you are in need, GSPJ is ready to serve! pic.twitter.com/m2Rwvh4Zlb— Sadho (@sadhosays) December 21, 2021

Within minutes, people started showering their affection on him.Some called him more efficient than the entire Malaysian government, some called him a national treasure that must be protected at all cost, while others promised to forever remember and honour his contributions.

Government will ignore this man contribution but we rakyat will honor this man forever. Mr Malkith Singh, you are the Hero of Malaysia. https://t.co/JmoxjmlLYM— raja badut (@hlennn) December 21, 2021

There were also those who took inspiration from the photos and drew artworks of him.

Image via @atikah_rostam (Twitter) and @FatinAziz__ (Twitter)

Seeing how photos of him in the kitchen were inspiring Malaysians, both young and old alike, I decided to share the reactions with the man himself, hoping it would convince him to change his mind.It took some time, but he finally agreed to talk to me while insisting on not publicising his face. Prior to that, I think what also helped was that I had been in the kitchen with him, helping with the cooking.It allowed him to open up to me and as he let me shadow him around the kitchen so I could take more photos and later on Friday evening, 24 December, he would sit down with me over a cup of chai.

A Sikh by blood, Malkith Singh is a Malaysian by birth

He was born in 1957 in Taiping, Perak.According to Malkith Singh, he first started cooking at the Gurdwara Sahib Taiping in 1974.At the time, he was only 17. "I feel Seva is best done through cooking," he said, adding that he has practically cooked in all the gurdwaras across the country, with his longest service being at the Gurdwara Sahib Titiwangsa."I go whenever anybody calls me. Cooking is one of my passions," he shared with me.

Malkith Singh with his friend during the interview with this SAYS writer.
Image via Sadho/SAYS

A part-time clerical worker at a private legal firm here, the 64-year-old has two kids, a son and a daughter, who is a deputy public prosecutor

Malkith's full-time thing, however, is being a Malaysian superhero.You see, he doesn't just cook food at langars in gurdwaras.He helps provide shelter to families by building their houses through contributions from the Sikh and other communities, he delivers donated rations to people who cannot afford to buy anything, he makes sure the vulnerable don't go to bed hungry, and he has been doing this for over four decades by being true to the concept of Seva — selfless service without any expectation of result or award for the deeds performed.Malkith told me that he doesn't see anybody's race or religion."Be it Malay, Chinese, or Indian, I try to help everyone as much as I can," he said, adding that his son assists him in doing so through their Persatuan Sikhinside Malaysia (SikhInside) group.According to Malkith, in March 2020, they also started cooking for people who were the worst hit by the movement control order (MCO), the Malaysian government's lockdown measures to curb COVID-19.

Malkith Singh shows photos of Malaysians he and his group have helped out on his mobile.
Image via Sadho/SAYS

Speaking about the massive crowd of volunteers at the GSPJ, Malkith shared that this is the first time he has seen this many non-Sikhs inside a gurdwara as it's mostly just the Sikhs or a few Indians who come

"Something that has amazed me is the non-Sikhs coming. Because we have always been dealing with the Sikhs only, and we usually deal with non-Sikhs is when we are giving out rations," he said."But never like this," he shared, referring to how different races have come together to volunteer there.And Malkith considers this an extremely beautiful 'confluence'.

It's a wrap from me at the Gurdwara Sahib PJ.I've been on the ground since Sunday, reporting about the massive flood relief work organised by GSPJ & SikhInside with the help of thousands of Malaysians.Spoke to a number of volunteers, who were happy to pose. pic.twitter.com/ebNCtGM8XB— Sadho (@sadhosays) December 23, 2021

According to him, it has always been tough to get the Malay community to show up at the gurdwaras.But seeing how a major portion of the crowd coming into the GSPJ compound consisted of Malays, the management created a separate room upstairs for them to offer their prayers.Still, there were many Malays who were unsure if they could just drop by to help.I personally received dozens of private messages, asking me if it's okay for them to come.

I can confirm on this. I was warmly welcomed when I reached there yesterday. Amazed on how smooth and systematic the process, everything was handled efficiently. So sad I couldn't join this morning. Hope there's enough manpower for today — Qist Kamal (@Qxstkamal) December 20, 2021

However, the volunteering work at the GSPJ hasn't been without its share of religious controversy with many doubting if the food was halal

To put such doubts among Muslims to rest, former religious affairs minister Datuk Seri Dr Zulkilfi Mohamad Al-Bakri paid a visit to the gurdwara on 22 December and even helped Malkith in the kitchen.Zulkilfi also assured the Malays that eating food from non-Muslims who are not "People of the Book" is permissible as long as it does not involve their slaughtered animals.The former Federal Territories Mufti said that he knew the Sikh religion through the concept of Seva.He described the GSPJ kitchen setup as very clean and tidy, adding that he was impressed to see the management of the aid distribution system which involved various religions and races.

Yes, this is much needed!This is the man I respected, before his stint in Government dimmed that respect for a bit.But now he's back doing these things, I salute you sir. https://t.co/gYLomOxqZR— Syahredzan Johan (@syahredzan) December 22, 2021

Meanwhile, for those concerned about Malkith's health, he shared that seeing the youngsters coming there to help, he feels more motivated

Malkith, who has been coming over to the gurdwara kitchen at 6am daily from Sentul, told me that he really feels inspired by the energy of all the youths inside the compound."I feel happy seeing them, and I just want to cook for everybody. Please tell everybody who are concerned for me that doing Seva through cooking is something I'm really passionate about."

Malkith Singh in the kitchen on Friday, 24 December, as he let me shadow him around.
Image via Sadho/SAYS


How On Earth Did The Chinese Build A 57-Storey Skyscraper In Just 19 Days?

Earlier this week, 9 March, news about a 57-storey skyscraper, built at the rate of 3 full stories a day, fully built in just 19 days went viral.

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The 180,000sq meter skyscraper is fully built with energy-efficient, factory-produced Lego-like blocks. Originally planned to be built up to a height of 220-storey, it was cut down in size due to concern of being too close to a nearby airport, according to Gizmodo.

It has 800 apartments and office space for 4,000 people. The prefabricated construction is also environmentally friendly, reducing the use of concrete trucks by 15,000, according to Business Insider.

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The company claims that the building was constructed with China's pollution problem in mind, using quadruple thick glass and tight construction which helps keep the air inside the building 99.9% pure. But how on earth did they complete it in just 19 days?

For context, it was nearly 5 years into construction before One World Trade Center reached approximately the same height, and several more years before that building was finally completed.

So how was the skyscraper built?

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The skyscraper was built beforehand and only assembled on the site. The company behind the project goes by the name of Broad Sustainable Building and it used prefabricated blocks that resemble LEGOs to build the whole structure.

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This process has been used before for quite some time, but this is definitely a new record when it comes to building a skyscraper this tall in such a short amount of time.

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As usual for Broad's buildings, they are really efficient, with 8" of insulation and quadruple-glazed windows and the best air quality in China, with 3 stage air purification, particulates reduced by 99.9%, 7 air changes per hour and 100% fresh air that's run through heat recovery ventilators. It's got combined heating, cooling and power, (Broad's main business is air conditioning) making the building 80% more efficient than conventional buildings.

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A key element in the design of the building, named Sky City, is the interior square and "sky street" that connects the building vertically

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There are 19 of these 3 story high atria stacked on top of each other, and 3.6 km (2.23 miles) of ramp. The atria can be used for basketball, tennis, theaters or even vertical farms.

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Las Vegas Mass Shooting Is One Of The Deadliest In US History. Here's What We Know So Far

A gunman opened fire at a country music festival near the Mandalay Bay casino in Las Vegas, United States, on 2 October

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There were some 22,000 concertgoers at the Route 91 Harvest Festival when the suspect opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel.  The incident has been described as one of the deadliest mass shootings in US history, with at least 59 people killed and 527 people injured.

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Here are some of the key highlights from the case:

1. The suspected shooter has been identified as Stephen Paddock

Stephen Paddock (right) was found dead in the hotel room
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He was found dead in his 32nd-floor room at the hotel. Police believe that he shot himself in an apparent suicide. Paddock was a 64-year-old retired accountant who lived in an upscale retirement community in Mesquite, Nevada. It was reported that he was divorced with no known children.

2. Police found multiple guns and ammunition in the suspect's hotel room

Image via Mike Blake/Reuters via ABCNews Go

The Guardian reported that the authorities recovered 23 guns in the suspect's hotel room.A law enforcement source revealed that the guns found in the room are mostly military-style rifles. The source said that at least one of the weapons was modified with a legal device to enable the shooter to rapidly fire off rounds.  In addition to the weapons found in the hotel room, police also retrieved 19 firearms, explosives, and several thousands of rounds of ammunition from the suspect's home in Nevada.

Stephen Paddock's house near Las Vegas.
Image via Laura Bicker/BBC

3. The suspect's brother said he was completely dumbfounded that Stephen Paddock committed such a heinous crime

Image via The Guardian

According to media reports, Eric Paddock said that Stephen was "perfectly fine" and the family have "no idea" how the incident happened."There's absolutely no way I can even conceive that my brother would shoot a bunch of people he didn't even know," Eric Paddock told the USA Today. "There's no rationale. There's nothing anywhere that said why he did this."

4. ISIS has claimed responsibility over the massacre

Image via The Guardian

The extremist group has claimed that the Las Vegas shooter was "a soldier" who had converted to Islam months ago, AP News reported. ISIS-linked outlet Amaq News Agency, said in a series of messages, that the gunman had carried out the operation to target countries fighting the militants but offered no evidence. "From a hotel overlooking a music concert, (Paddock) opened fire on one of the groups, leaving 600 dead or injured, until using up his ammunition and becoming a martyr," it said.

5. Despite the claim of responsibility by ISIS, the FBI has said that the shooter "had no connection to an international terrorist group"

Image via Ethan Miller/Getty Images via The Guardian

Special Agent in Charge Aaron Rouse made the announcement, refuting claims by the ISIS that a "soldier of the Islamic State" was behind the mass shooting incident.Rouse said that there was no evidence of any link to the terrorist group."As this investigation continues we will continue to work with our partners to ensure that this is factually, thoroughly and absolutely investigated to be able to bring comfort and peace back to this community," he said, as reported by The Independent.

6. Democratic lawmakers have urged the US Congress to review gun laws following the tragic incident

Several Democrats including Senator Chris Murphy and Senator Richard Blumenthal, have renewed demands for tighter gun laws, including tougher background checks for gun buyers."Thoughts and prayers are NOT enough. Not when more moms and dads will bury kids this week, and more sons and daughters will grow up without parents," Senator Elizabeth Warren said in a tweet."Tragedies like Las Vegas have happened too many times. We need to have the conversation about how to stop gun violence. We need it NOW," she added.This comes as Republican Mitch McConnell responded to the incident on the Senate floor and called for "national mourning" and prayer."What happened in Las Vegas is shocking, it's tragic and for those affected and their families, it's devastating. It's hard to even imagine their pain. I hope they know we are praying for them now, I hope they will find strength in the love and kindness of those around them in this hour of darkness and pain," McConnell was quoted as saying by Washington Examiner.

A candlelight vigil to remember the shooting victims was held at Town Square in Las Vegas.
Image via Gina Ferazzi/LA Times

The police are still working to establish the shooter's motive behind the mass shooting


"The Ex-Lovers Club" — Lady Invites Exes To Her Wedding & Makes Them Sit At The Same Table

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Weddings represent beginnings, but also signify one of the happiest days of our lives.
For the special occasion, some people like to have every person they know attend their nuptials — and we mean EVERY person.

A recent video that was posted to the Chinese social media platform, Weibo, has been going viral after one bride took a rather unique approach when seating a number of guests at her wedding.Making the choice to invite numerous ex-boyfriends to her wedding, she sat them all at the same table for the reception dinner, dubbing the placement as "The Ex-Lovers Club". Reportedly inviting five of them in total, the bride also included a place card on the table which read "Table of Ex-Boyfriends" in Chinese, resulting in a great deal of awkward vibes by the looks on their faces.

(Left) Two of the reported ex-boyfriends and (right) the place card.
Image via Weibo

Numerous Weibo users chimed in with their take on the bride making the choice to invite her exes — with some mentioning how they all look alike, too!

"All of them have the same face!" wrote one user. "Did I see correctly? How did the bride manage to gather so many ex-boyfriends that look like each other?" Making a joke at the unknown groom's expense, another commenter said that it wouldn't be hard to guess what he'd look like after seeing all the exes.

Image via Weibo

Image via Weibo

Another commenter even called out the exes for having the gall to attend the wedding, despite receiving an invite."It's one thing for the bride to invite these men, but it's another daring move for them to attend it."

Image via Weibo

Nonetheless, multiple people called out the woman for potentially writing the place card last minute with the intention of gaining clout."It looks as though the place card was written last minute, it's obviously a joke. If the bride was serious, the sign would have been done much earlier," wrote one user.Another person joked that perhaps it was someone on the groom's party who wrote the sign, as a means to play a prank on him. "Maybe one of the groomsmen wrote it? Just to mess with him and play a prank."

Image via Weibo

One of the funniest and most cheeky jokes, however, went to a user, who plainly stated, "I want to see what the ex-girlfriends table looks like," referencing the groom's exes.

Image via Weibo

Would you invite your exes to your wedding? Let us know!

Click here to view the full video on Weibo.

Struggling to move on from your past? This Malaysian opened an online store which sells items people hate from their exes:

                M'sian Guy Opens Online Store Selling Things People Hate From Their Exes

"I want to help people to move on, I know it's not easy going through a break-up."

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Another Malaysian went on a full rant after 'only' receiving RM20 from a guest who attended his wedding reception:

                "It's So Stingy" — Malaysian Man Complains About Getting RM20 Ang Pow From A Wedding Guest

"Be grateful, that's all they could afford; be glad they gave anything at all."

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This MP Wants The Minimum Marrying Age For All Malaysians To Be Fixed At 18

According to Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto, the minimum marrying age for all Malaysians should be set at 18 "with no exceptions for boys and girls regardless of race and religion"

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"I look forward also to the Pakatan Harapan leadership to include cementing the age of marriage to minimum 18," Patto said in a statement yesterday, 23 June.The DAP Wanita publicity secretary was commenting on a proposal to lower the voting age from 21 to 18, and called the move to lower the marrying age "an outstanding and noble gesture to uphold the rights of children to grow with their dignities intact under a Malaysia Baru," The Star reported.Under civil law, the minimum marrying age for non-Muslims is 18, however, girls can marry as early as 16 provided they get the permission of the state chief minister or mentri besar. For Muslims, the minimum age of marriage is 16 for girls and 18 for boys, but exceptions can be made as long as consent from the Islamic courts' is obtained.

Patto pointed out that as a signatory of the United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child, Malaysia has a "moral duty" to end child marriages once and for all

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"A child who marries is a human rights violation as their freedom is compromised," she said.The Batu Kawan MP explained that not only do child marriages lead to health complications during their pregnancies, which are a danger to both mother and child, children who marry are "more likely to suffer domestic violence.""Most likely they will not complete their education, and with stunted knowledge, they will become attractive commodities to manipulate, exploit, and violate," she said. "We will face an entire generation of children deprived of their rights to fully live their lives as Malaysians," Patto added.

Despite the fact that the minimum age of marriage is lower for Muslim girls,  the number of child marriages among non-Muslim girls is still high

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Data from the Syariah Judicial Department revealed that 10,240 cases of child marriages among Muslim children were recorded between 2005 and 2015. However, from 2011 to September 2015, 2,104 cases of child marriages were recorded by the National Registration Department for 16-year-old non-Muslim girls. Among the cases, 680 of the girls married boys of the same age while 1,424 married men over the age of 21."These shocking numbers must be the last child marriages in Malaysia," said Patto, according to The Star.


These Klang Valley Areas Will Face Water Cuts For Up To 3 Days Starting 6 March

From Tuesday, 6 March up to 9 March, Friday, residents in several areas across the Klang Valley will be facing  temporary water cuts

The disruption will be caused due to Splash, the operator of the Sungai Selangor Phase 3 (SSP3) Water Treatment Plant, carrying out critical equipment repair works on Tuesday, 6 March, for a period of 10 hours from 8am to 6pm."The repair works will result in a total plant shutdown," Syabas said in a statement.

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According to Syabas, the plant produces 800 to 810 million litres of water per day. Due to this volume, the duration of water supply restoration to residents will differ from one area to another.

The areas that will be affected by the shutdown are Petaling, Klang, Shah Alam, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Langat and Hulu Selangor.

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Take note of the areas and hours of the disruptions

While Kuala Lumpur will be affected from 8am 6 March to 9pm 8 March, Petaling will face water supply disruption from 8am 6 March to 9pm 7 March.Hulu Selangor will be affected from 8am 6 March until 9pm 7 March, and Gombak will be affected from 8am 6 March to 12am 8 March.Klang/Shah Alam will be affected from 8am 6 March until 9am 9 March, and Kuala Langat will be affected from 8am 6 March to 3pm 7 March.

Syabas has advised residents in the affected areas to store sufficient water before Tuesday for the duration of the disruption

You can check Syabas social media pages for more information.Syabas Facebook page: Air SelangorSyabas Twitter account: Air SelangorYou can also visit Syabas official website, here.


[QUIZ] Answer These Gen Z Questions And We'll Reveal Your True Colour

Colours... They brighten up our lives, impact our moods, and can even represent who we are as individuals

Perhaps your true colour is black.... like your soul (hehehe jk). Or maybe yellow because you're like a ray of sunshine. <3

Not sure what your true colour is? Take this quiz to find out!

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Introducing the all-new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, the smartphone that not only boasts incredible features, but comes in six bold and dashing colours

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Each of the colours is unique to every single person: - Cloud Mint: Trustworthy, Thoughtful- Cloud Lavender: Sophisticated, Caring, Calm- Cloud Orange: Optimistic, Enthusiastic, Creative- Cloud Navy: Go-getter, Confident, Peaceful- Cloud White: Genuine, Pure, Reliable- Cloud Red: Energetic, Strong-willed, Passionate

On top of getting your own pop of colour, check out some of the smartphone's key features:

1. Its revolutionary camera, which lets you zoom in and capture clear images, even under low light

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The smartphone comes with a 32MP front camera along with multiple back cameras – 12MP ultra-wide camera, 12MP wide OIS camera, and 8MP camera with 3x OIS.

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The device also has the Space Zoom camera, which lets you zoom in up to 30x, while still producing sharp and clear images without missing a single detail. Even if you're taking pictures under low light, you can still get rich and vibrant pictures with the device's Night Mode feature. Once you're done with your photo-taking sessions, the smartphone lets you personalise your picture with its My Filter feature. It lets you save an image you like, and then extract the colours out to generate your own personal filter!

2. Enjoy a full HD display designed for endless scrolling, hours of binge-watching, and gameplay

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You can enjoy a wholesome cinematic viewing experience, read an e-book, or even play games on this smartphone. It spans a 6.5" FHD+ Infinity-O Super AMOLED screen, giving you an immersive, clear, and vibrant display with only a 3.34mm punch hole. Moreover, the screen is engineered to display fluid transitions with 120Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay.

3. Get superfast-charging on top of its all-day battery performance

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The smartphone packs a mighty 4,500 mAH battery, boasting all-day performance so you can enjoy your favourite activities for hours. Even if you find yourself running out of battery in the middle of the day, the device puts hours of charging into minutes. You can get more than 50% of battery life in 30 minutes through the wired charging. It has also improved its wireless charging with 25% enhanced charging power, compared to the previous Samsung Galaxy S10.

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Another cool feature the smartphone offers is its Wireless Power Share. You can charge your Galaxy smartwatches, earbuds, or even your friend's smartphone by simply placing on the back of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. Cool right?

4. It not only packs a punch, but you can also save more with its expandable storage

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In addition to its massive 256GB internal storage, the smartphone also has expandable storage so that you can always save more, and delete less. You may worry that downloading lots of apps and storing tonnes of photos and videos will cause it to glitch and slow down. Fret not, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE boasts a powerful 5G Snapdragon 865 processor for a smooth, seamless experience.

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Download movies or a whole season of your favourite show in just minutes, as its powerful performance features HypeFast 5G. You can even get a 30-second download time for a six-hour-long Netflix movie! Enjoy a dynamic gaming experience or high-quality video call with ultra-speed, zero buffering, and low latency. Moreover, the smartphone is engineered with end-to-end security in both hardware and software. The smartphone's processor enters into lock mode and does not operate once it senses even a small hint of hacking. Meanwhile, whenever you make a payment through Samsung Pay, the enhanced Knox security sends a double confirmation to both the server and device.

Express your pop of colour with the brand new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE priced at RM3,399. Find out more here!