5 Things You Need To Know About The Malaysia Flag Livery On Our National Airline

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Liveries have long been a creative way for airlines to express their uniqueness and brand identity

In case you don't know what a livery is, it's a special design and colour scheme used on the vehicles, aircraft, or products of a particular company.Be it at home or abroad, one particular livery that stands out to many Malaysians is the one of the Jalur Gemilang, which can be seen proudly flying across our skies by national carrier Malaysia Airlines.

Here's a look at some of the never-before-seen tales behind the making of the Malaysian flag livery:

1. When global aviation was at a standstill during the pandemic, Malaysia Airlines seized the opportunity to accelerate their aircraft repainting activities

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Remember when no one could travel anywhere due to prolonged movement restrictions during the height of the pandemic? During this time, Malaysia Airlines had to reduce their capacity by 96%, which resulted in more than 90% of their aircrafts being put on long-term parking.Seeing this downtime as an opportunity, MAB Engineering embarked on a challenge to refine and ramp up their maintenance activities to ensure all aircrafts remained airworthy and in immaculate condition. As part of efforts to reduce costs while doing this, an initiative called the Brain Change saw internal resources being used to carry out repainting activities and cabin refurbishment.Under the livery painting programme, the team embarked on a mission to transform all the remaining classic swoosh livery on their B737-800 and A330-300 aircrafts into the Malaysian flag livery.Malaysia Airlines has since expanded its patriotic fleet, with 38 active aircrafts currently carrying the Malaysian flag livery. This includes ten A330-300 aircrafts, three A330-200s, three A350-900s and twenty-two B737-800s. Another 20 are expected to be painted with the Malaysian flag, making it the most carried livery within the Malaysia Airlines fleet, at 58 aircrafts out of a total of 76.

2. The process of painting liveries on aircrafts involves 14 steps

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Just like painting your house walls or car, it's important to ensure the area is well prepped for the best paint outcome.For aircraft livery painting, there are generally 14 steps, depending on the method used. This includes aircraft exterior washing, masking, rubdown or paint strip, cleaning, alodine, water break test, re-sealing, primer, basecoat application (white), basecoat application (colour), stencilling/decal, clearcoat, demask, and finally, aircraft exterior washing.

3. It takes approximately 3,500 manhours to complete painting the livery on just one A330-300 aircraft

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Painting the Malaysian flag is defintely no easy task. Remember how we used to always mess up the star during Seni class? Imagine making a mistake when painting on a giant aircraft — ahhhh, so stress!In an ode to the Jalur Gemilang, the livery consists of three red swooshes, the moon, and the 14-point star. On average, it can take up to 14-24 days to complete painting the livery on an A330-300. And that's with 18 painters working on it!For the Boeing 737-800, approximately 1,800 manhours are required, within a span of 10 days.

4. The livery is painted using a new method that reduces the paint weight by 15% compared to conventional methods

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The painting of the Malaysian flag livery uses the new base coat/clear coat (BCCC) paint system. This gives the aircraft that extra shine, higher colour retention, and an extended paint lifetime of eight years or more. It also requires less paint application compared to conventional painting methods.

5. Painting the Malaysian flag on Malaysia Airlines' aircrafts is an ode to the unwavering commitment of the airline's employees to deliver their best to the country and wider communities

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Led by Malaysia Airlines' internal team and local talents, the entire painting process took place at the airline's maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility located in Sepang. The initiative provided an avenue to empower and encourage the engineering team to step out of their comfort zones and create new habits that can positively reflect on the culture change of the organisation. They were also able to collaborate effectively towards an end-product that they can continue to be proud of for years to come.As a flag bearer, Malaysia Airlines has a big responsibility to play in displaying it with pride and creating positive impact not just for their passengers, but also to the wider communities they serve.The livery is a reminder for them to continue delivering the best Malaysian Hospitality service they can, and to look beyond differences by celebrating our beautiful diversity as a united nation.

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This Exclusive Subscription Plan By foodpanda Gives You Extra Discounts And Free Delivery

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In conjunction with its 9th anniversary celebrations, foodpanda has officially launched an all-new monthly subscription plan, pandapro!

This monthly subscription service now enables Malaysians to dine, shop, and live like a pro with exclusive benefits on the app's food essentials and services.Not only will pandapro offer its members exclusive benefits, but it also provides them with the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive 25% flat rebate on their dine-in bills at selected partner restaurants, once dine-ins are permitted again.

For a limited time only, pandapro will be available at an early-bird subscription price of just RM14.90 per month!

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Once you've subscribed to pandapro, you'll immediately enjoy exclusive discounts of up to 15% and above, on top of usual discounts on delivery at selected partner restaurants within foodpanda. You can also enjoy 12 free deliveries on orders above RM25. Plus, subscribers will also enjoy an extra 5% discount on pick-up orders as well as two 20% discount vouchers for pandamart orders that are above RM45 (capped at RM10).

Jay Ar Juan, the Commercial Director of foodpanda Malaysia, believes that great deals and exclusive offers are what captures the hearts and attention of Malaysians

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"With pandapro, we want to be able to provide just that to our loyal users and give them a chance to be a part of an exclusive subscription programme that is unlike any other."With more Malaysians staying home and relying on services such as ours for meals and their daily necessities, this plan would give them access to even greater deals and excellent savings," he said.

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Playboy's Founder, Hugh Hefner, Dies at 91

Founder of the international adult magazine Playboy, Hugh Hefner has died at the age of 91 in his Playboy Mansion

Hefner with a cadre of Playboy Club waitresses, called bunnies, in 1963.
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Hefner's death was announced by Playboy Enterprises, which said that he passed away peacefully at home, from natural causes.He was born on 9 April 1926 in Chicago.Hefner joined the U.S. Army as a writer for a military newspaper in 1944. Following World War II, he became a promotional copywriter at Esquire magazine, where he began toying with the idea of publishing a men's magazine.And in December 1953, Hefner published the debut issue of Playboy.

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During its early years, Playboy's circulation reached one million and peaked at about seven million in the 1970s

For the longest time, Playboy remained the most successful men’s magazine in the world.The company Hefner founded branched into a movie, cable and digital production, sold its own line of clothing and jewellery and opened clubs, resorts and casinos.The Playboy brand, however, has faded over the years, and by 2015 the magazine’s circulation had dropped to about 800,000.The only men’s magazines that outsold it was Maxim, which was founded in 1995.

Hefner, who holds a Guinness World Record for the longest career as an editor-in-chief for the same magazine, more than 60 years, got married a total of three times

He claimed to have slept with more than 1,000 women and has credited the impotence drug Viagra with maintaining his libido.His net worth, which at the peak of Playboy was reportedly over USD200 million, was reduced to an estimated USD50 million at the time of his death.

Hugh Hefner poses with Playboy Bunnies at Playboy's 60th Anniversary event in Los Angeles in 2014.
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In 2016, the Playboy Mansion was sold for USD100 million, which was about half of Hefner's original asking price

It was still the most expensive home ever sold in Los Angeles and included the condition that Hefner would be allowed to remain in the residence for the remainder of his life.

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While critics considered Playboy as something that embodied the word "sleaze", Hefner never shared that view and remained unapologetic about Playboy's mission

According to a report in CNN, Playboy quoted Hefner saying in 1974, that "If you don't encourage healthy sexual expression in public, you get unhealthy sexual expression in private. If you attempt to suppress sex in books, magazines, movies and even everyday conversation, you aren't helping to make sex more private, just more hidden. You're keeping sex in the dark. What we've tried to do is turn on the lights."Hefner, who was also arrested in 1963 on charges that Playboy violated obscenity laws, told CNN, "I've never thought of Playboy, quite frankly, as a sex magazine. I always thought of it as a lifestyle magazine in which sex was one important ingredient."

His son, Cooper Hefner, said he would be "greatly missed by many"

Cooper, who is the chief creative officer of Playboy Enterprises, said in a statement:“My father lived an exceptional and impactful life as a media and cultural pioneer and a leading voice behind some of the most significant social and cultural movements of our time in advocating free speech, civil rights and sexual freedom. He defined a lifestyle and ethos that lie at the heart of the Playboy brand, one of the most recognizable and enduring in history.”

American Icon and Playboy Founder, Hugh M. Hefner passed away today. He was 91. #RIPHef pic.twitter.com/tCLa2iNXa4— Playboy (@Playboy) September 28, 2017


"Sikit Lagi Nak Arwah" - Pelajar Nyaris Dihempap Pokok Tumbang Ketika Jalan Curi Perhatian

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Jika kita lihat sekarang ini, sedang berlakunya musim hujan lebat dibeberapa kawasan negeri

Sudah tentu ramai yang risau akan situasi ini kerana hujan yang terlalu lebat boleh menyebabkan kawasan itu banjir betul tak? Malah, kita juga tidak dapat melakukan aktiviti di luar.Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok memaparkan beberapa orang pelajar terselamat daripada dihempap pokok tumbang ketika hujan lebat telah mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @aqilalmuttaqii Alhamdulillah kalau jalan depan ckit tu dah arwah dah #fy #fyp #fyp #fypage #foryou #xyzbca  original sound - aqilalmuttaqii - Aqil Kentucky

Luah rasa syukur tak dihempap pokok masa tengah berjalan

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan beberapa orang pelajar sedang berjalan pulang dari kampus mereka ketika sedang hujan lebat.Namun, sedang elok berjalan tiba-tiba pokok di depan mereka tumbang menyebabkan jalannya disekat.Situasi itu membuatkan mereka terkejut dan terus berlari ke arah berlainan. Mereka juga meluahkan rasa syukur kerana tidak dihempap pokok terbabit walaupun hanya selangkah di depan.

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"Uih, sikit lagi tu. Nasib lambat beberapa saat" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi mereka selepas melihatnya.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 264.6K views, 23.2K likes dan 247 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Kalau dia selangkah lagi dekat depan tu tak tahulah apa jadi :l

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Malaysian Disgusted To Find Used Diaper Left On A Plate At A Wedding Ceremony

A picture showing a used diaper that was left on a finished plate at a wedding ceremony recently went viral

Netizen Faqihuddin @Faqihh_94 took to Twitter on 31 August to share the nauseating photo with a caption that read, "Behold, the stupidest wedding guest in Malaysia."

Tetamu majlis kahwin paling bodo dalam malaysia. pic.twitter.com/ATCz4Darlo— Faqihuddin (@Faqihh_94) August 31, 2019

Faqihuddin's tweet has since received 7,100 retweets and 2,700 likes.

The picture shows the netizen holding a used plate that contains some leftovers alongside a diaper wrapped up in a bundle

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"Luckily the smell from the used diaper did not spread," Faqihuddin said. Faqihuddin shared that the wedding was held indoors in an air-conditioned hall.

Netizens were left disgusted by the act and started to share their experiences of coming across used diapers that were not properly disposed of

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"Stupid parents breed stupid child. Whenever we clean up our child in someone's house, we wouldn't want to impose on them further by throwing the used diaper into the dustbin. We would pack it in a plastic bag and throw it away when we get home. People are getting weirder these days."

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"Try working in a restaurant. I worked in Nandos before. There were many occasions in which customers left used diapers under the tables. We provided good service only to receive terrible treatment in return. Brainless customers."

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"I experienced something similar last Hari Raya. The place was really crowded and I had to clean up the place before I got off from work. When I was sweeping nearby the sewers, I noticed a used diaper in the sewers. These people are already parents but they don't seem to know where to throw used diapers."

Let's put in more effort into cleaning up after ourselves!

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Man Buys A Flight Ticket To Send Off His Wife But Got Arrested At The Airport Instead

Recently, a man was arrested at Changi Airport for misusing his boarding pass to send off his wife

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Channel News Asia reported that the 27-year-old man was arrested at the airport's transit area on Sunday, 25 August.

The police found that the man had entered the transit area with no intention of departing Singapore

On Thursday, 29 August, the Singapore Police Force revealed in a Facebook post that the man solely bought a flight ticket so he could enter the airport's transit area to accompany his wife.

The man had no intention of boarding a flight and departing Singapore himself.

In Singapore, misusing a boarding pass is a punishable offence under the Infrastructure Protection Act

Police warned that offenders may be prosecuted in court and fined up to SGD20,000 (approximately RM60,800), or be jailed for up to two years, or both.

The Straits Times reported that since January 2019, 33 people have been apprehended for the misuse of boarding passes.


A Famous Malaysian City Has Just Been Named Asia’s Top Destination... And It's NOT Penang!

Ipoh has been named as one of the top 10 cities in Lonely Planet's first-ever Best in Asia list

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The world’s leading travel media company's writers were dispatched to explore the world's biggest and most populous continent, trekking through natural and urban jungles and swimming in bountiful seas to seek out for the ultimate destination you simply cannot afford to miss. "The result is a varied hit list of classic destinations offering a fresh twist for travellers, regions packed full of action and edge-of-the-map places you may never (have) heard of," Lonely Planet's Asia-Pacific spokesperson Chris Zeiher said.The capital of Perak took the 6th spot, and it is the only city in Malaysia to make it into the book’s first-ever list of Asia’s top 10 best destinations.

Lonely Planet has noted that Ipoh is the "lesser-known food capital" in Malaysia but it has become more vibrant thanks to the boutique cafes that have cropped up in the historic district

Burps & Giggles was mentioned in Lonely Planet's article.
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It was stated on the Lonely Planet website that visitors to Ipoh can have a unique taste of Ipoh at urban art-cafes or at old favourites such as traditional coffee shops.  Besides that, visitors can complete the experience by searching for the contemporary street art and colonial masterpieces in the town.  "Wild escapes are close, like birdwatching by bicycle through Kinta Nature Park or whitewater rafting near Gopeng; and with clifftop temples and fragrant Gaharu Tea Valley nearby, Ipoh’s revival seems sure to tempt new crowds."

The complete Lonely Planet's Best in Asia 2016 list is as follows:

			1. Hokkaido, Japan2. Shanghai, China3. Jeonju, South Korea4. Con Dao Islands, Vietnam5. Hong Kong 6. Ipoh, Malaysia7. Pemuteran, Indonesia8. Trang Islands, Thailand9. Meghalaya, India10. Taitung, Taiwan

Meanwhile, Perak MB Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said that Ipoh was recognised as one of the best places in Asia as a result of the 'Hipster Town' image that the state government was trying to promote

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He said the approach had, among other things, revived some of the city’s old buildings like shophouses into quaint cafes which had drawn a certain kind of crowd."Places or spaces regarded as having historical value are given a facelift so as to have their own identity to attract visitors.""Besides that, emphasis on highlighting culture and heritage can also bring more tourists to Ipoh," he told reporters yesterday, 13 July.

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"Pandai Dia Berkias" - Pengantin Dapat Hadiah Kambing Dari Member Ini Buat Ramai Teruja

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Sudah menjadi kebiasaan bagi kita untuk memberi hadiah kepada rakan-rakan yang baru berkahwin

Antara hadiah yang biasa diterima pasangan pengantin adalah seperti barangan dapur, set cadar dan barang keperluan rumah yang lain. Namun, tular baru-baru ini di TikTok apabila pasangan pengantin menerima hadiah rare daripada rakan mereka telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @denhsx selamat pengantin baru sobat! #fy #pengantindapatkambin  Selamat Pengantin Baru - Anita Sarawak

Bagi member hadiah seekor kambing, siap sempat bergambar

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang pemuda sedang menghadiri majlis perkahwinan rakannya sambil membawa buah tangan. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila dia membawa seekor kambing untuk diberikan kepada pasangan pengantin. Ramai yang teruja dengan tindakan pemuda itu yang membawa hadiah di luar jangkaan.

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"Itu dia, simpan untuk akikah anak nanti" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 621K tontonan, 65K tanda suka dan 1K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi terhadap situasi itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Bukan setakat paling mahal, hadiah paling rare ni! :D

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Wanita Ini Kongsi Percutian 10 Hari Di Seoul, Jeju & Busan Dengan Bajet RM2.2 Ribu

Kalau dilihat trend sekarang memang ramai yang suka melancong ke luar negara secara jimat

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Tambahan pula dengan pelbagai tawaran tiket penerbangan yang berpatutan membuatkan rakyat Malaysia semakin bersemangat untuk melawat negara orang. Sebab itulah kita sering membaca trip-trip bajet yang tidak masuk akal murahnya akan tetapi percayalah jika pandai menyusun itinerari, ia sememangnya tidak mustahil.

Baru-baru ini, pengguna Twitter yang dikenali sebagai Roro berkongsi itenararinya ke Korea Selatan selama 10 hari yang hanya memakan belanja RM2.2 ribu

Lebih menarik apabila dia bukan hanya melawat kota Seoul tetapi turut ke Busan dan Jeju dengan hanya jumlah tersebut. Bagaimanapun, jumlah itu tidak termasuk shopping dan juga makan.

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Baca perkongsian penuh di bawah:

Walaupun takde orang tanya, im still gonna share my 10d9n Korea trip  10D9N AUTUMN TRIP IN BUSAN-SEOUL-JEJU, SOUTH KOREA  RM2.2k all in (exclude duit shopping & makan RM4k) pic.twitter.com/RTQFfz7UQL— r o r o (@raratan29) December 15, 2019

So here details utk flight, accomondation & other expenses (tak termasuk makan & shopping) sepanjang 10hari stay sana. Malas nak tulis panjang2 so lukis terus utk korang. Kitorang beli tiket masa promo AA & bayar guna bigpay which is lagi murah?! pic.twitter.com/NUmpIr7tp3— r o r o (@raratan29) December 15, 2019

Ringkasan tempat yg kitorang plan utk 10 hari. Malas nak tulis panjang2 so belanja gambar terus. Tapi ada tempat yg tak sempat pergi / tak boleh masuk sebab cuaca tak elok  pic.twitter.com/Pv2sTvvzgp— r o r o (@raratan29) December 15, 2019

Selain itu, dia turut berkongsi tips untuk melepasi imigresen serta mendapat diskaun untuk ke tempat-tempat tarikan di sana

Since terbaca byk cerita pasal org tersangkut kat imigresen korea, kitorang print out semua benda - itinerary, - flight ticket return, - hotel booking, - Travel insuranceSemua tu letak dlm satu file. Just incase la kan? pic.twitter.com/7DJCtZ2bSo— r o r o (@raratan29) December 15, 2019

Jgn lupa buat survey dekat website KTO. Dah siap survey boleh redeem booklet yg ada T-money & voucher utk korang guna kat sana. Jimat! Anddd kat sana korang boleh terus topup 50k won ikut berapa hari korang stay. kalau ada baki boleh refund balik. pic.twitter.com/MX5jIOS6lU— r o r o (@raratan29) December 15, 2019

Survey tiket murah dengan Malaysia Airline https://t.co/FhIjMH54nU pic.twitter.com/1qh2XlNyIs— TravelsiaMY (@travelsiaMY) December 15, 2019

Dalam pada itu, dia sempat berpesan supaya berhati-hati kerana dia juga mempunyai pengalaman kena scam semasa di Jeju

Apps suggestion yg korang perlu download siap2 utk guna masa dekat sana nanti. Google translate tu sgt berguna ok! Lagi2 masa kat Jeju kitorang kena scam dgn local sana, so communicate pakai apps GT tu je :\ pic.twitter.com/8lgdMOrbpk— r o r o (@raratan29) December 15, 2019

Sebenarnya seronok tau bila dapat melancong ke tempat orang, dapat lihat budaya mereka dan cara hidup mereka. Masa itu, anda akan lebih menghargai negara sendiri

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Dr Dzulkefly Takes To His FB To Explain What Counts As 'Close Contact' With COVID-19

Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad is no longer the Health Minister after the Pakatan Harapan government was overthrown by political manoeuvring.
He, however, is not letting politics affect his service towards people.

While the Health Minister portfolio has not yet been filled by the newly formed Perikatan Nasional coalition government, the country's health officials have been at the forefront in trying to deal with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak after a new cluster was identified yesterday, 4 March.A fresh set of confirmed cases were detected while political games were being played.As of this writing, there have been 55 cases, with 22 of them recovered so far.Out of the 33 new confirmed cases, 26 are linked to an infected Khazanah Nasional executive, who is also a director with the Urban Development Authority (UDA) Holdings Berhad.The unnamed person was at an event for an outgoing minister and his deputy on 27 February.

Dr Dzulkefly, who on 24 February sent out his last tweet as Health Minister, took to his personal Facebook page on 2 March to share his knowledge about what counts as 'close contact' with COVID-19

In a post on Monday, the former Health Minister said that while the political turmoil has stifled the country's rebuilding process, he still feels duty-bound to share his knowledge."The definition of close contact is an individual who was within six feet (two metres) of a person positive for COVID-19 for an extended period (no less than two hours)," read his post that has over 6,5000 reactions.Dr Dzulkefly also explained that he was sharing the information as he felt many wanted to know their status as they had interacted with the outgoing minister and his deputy.

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Meanwhile, earlier today, 5 March, it was reported that a member of the Kuala Lumpur Bar has been tested positive for COVID-19

The KL Bar member is one of the 19 new cases there have been reported since yesterday.According to The Star, Chairman of the KL Bar Committee Harleen Kaur said that the infected member had attended its Annual General Meeting on 27 February.


A Malaysian Carrier Is The Cheapest Airline In The World And It's Not AirAsia

Malaysia's very own Firefly has emerged as the cheapest airline in the world!

Malaysia's very own Firefly has emerged as the cheapest airlines in the world!
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No-frills airline Firefly out of Malaysia has emerged as the cheapest carrier in the world, according to number crunchers at a flight comparison site.

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After averaging the cost of one-way ticket prices operated by low-budget airlines around the world, Whichairline.com has deduced that the cheapest airlines are located primarily in Asia, with Firefly taking the top spot for offering one-way flights that average as low as €30 -- including checked baggage fees.

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On the other hand, AirAsia came in as the fourth cheapest carrier in the world according to flight comparison site WhichAirline.com

AirAsia came in as the fourth cheapest carrier in the world according to a flight comparison site WhichAirline.com
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Popular low-budget airline AirAsia out of Malaysia, meanwhile, comes fourth on the list.

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In fact, majority of the world's cheapest airlines, including checked fees for a 20kg bag, hail from Asia

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WhichAirline.com ranked the airlines by average ticket price calculated from more than 3,220,000 flight prices

The website ranked the airlines by average ticket price based on one-way flights. The average prices were calculated from more than 3,220,000 prices of flights operated in the future (June 2014 and later) searched by WhichAirline.com users.

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10 Most Common New Year's Resolutions As Illustrated By Kittehs

Cats Count down the 10 most popular resolutions

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10) Get organized

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9) Help Others

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8) Learn Something New

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7) Get out of debt

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Negeri Sembilan Teen Dies Of Electrocution After Falling Asleep While Wearing Earphones

On Monday, 4 December, a 16-year-old boy died of electrocution in his home in Kampung Gais Batu Pedas, Rembau

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District police chief Deputy Superintendent Anuar Bakri Abdul Salam said that the victim, Mohd Aidi Azzhar Zahrin, appeared to be asleep on the floor when he was found by his mother at 12.45pm, according to Harian Metro.

Aidi's mother reportedly felt uneasy at work and decided to go home to check on her son.
When she found him lying in the same position, Aidi was unresponsive and his body was cold.

She immediately contacted a medical officer from a nearby clinic who confirmed that he had been dead for several hours.While there were no signs of bruises or injuries, Anuar said that, "there was bleeding from his left ear."

The victim was found wearing earphones plugged into his mobile phone, which was charging next to him

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A post-mortem conducted at Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital revealed that the cause of death is related to electrocution, New Straits Times reported.


"Making More Than Humans" — Cat Influencer Reveals She Earned RM187,000 In 2022 Alone

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From a shelter to the TikTok universe, Princess Honey Belle is a ginger rescue cat that's been making waves on the Internet for her less than subtle features and whiskers

Coming all the way from Melbourne, Australia, three-year-old Princess has been living a lavish life ever since her owner, Nicole Wade, started sharing videos of the feline on TikTok.From rocking Louis Vuitton scarfs to donning pink dresses with heart-shaped sunglasses, nothing is stopping this kitten from taking over social media.Some of her signature clips include Wade baking in the kitchen, with her furry sous-chef by her side to accompany these creations.

Shots from Princess Honey Belle's Instagram page.
Image via @princesshoneybelle (TikTok)

At the time of writing, Princess has about 170,000 followers on Instagram and 280,000 followers on TikTok

Despite her immense success, the public was recently given a sneak peek into how much this sassy kitty makes through just her deals and merchandise. In a recent TikTok uploaded to Princess' account, Wade shared how much she made in the year 2022, and the numbers were staggering. Breaking down the total amount, in AUD, this is approximately how much she made: January: AUD1,813February: AUD2,513March: AUD789April: AUD7,351May: AUD1,574June: AUD6,806July: AUD500August: AUD15,093September: AUD9,114October: AUD5,000November: AUD4,035December: AUD7,787In total, Princess earned AUD62,355 (approximately RM187,000) in 2022, before taxes and expenses.

Screen grabs from the TikTok disclosing Princess' earnings in 2022.
Image via @princesshoneybellex (TikTok)

In the caption of the post, Wade stated that her reason behind sharing this information was due to the importance of pay transparency, especially for creators on social media

Wade also mentioned that the income Princess received was primarily based on brand deals and merchandise sales, saying that they do not have access to TikTok's creator programme or any other bonuses."We also only work with brands and products that we really like or use ourselves, or think our audience would enjoy. This means we turn down the majority of deals, and usually only do an average of two advertisements per month," Wade explained."We are grateful to be in this position, to be able to choose which deals we do, and it took us many hours of hard work and investing in ourselves to get here. Here's to a bigger and better 2023, and to more transparency in the creator community," she concluded.

Image via @princesshoneybelle (Instagram)

Receiving more than a million views and over 100,000 likes, many people were shocked to find out how much the cat influencer really made

A fair share of fellow cat owners took the opportunity to find out more information from Wade, jokingly adding how they'd like to make their own cats influencers too after seeing the amount Princess made in 2022."How does one become a cat influencer? I have 11 cats and I'm now thinking that it's time to put them to work," joked one user.Another person straight up said that this was the sign to make her cats famous.

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Image via TikTok

Multiple others couldn't help but joke around in the comments section, finding humour in Princess' success."Finally, a cat that pays rent," commented one user, while another seemingly added on to this by writing "Hold up, and my cats over here living rent free??"While another user funnily wrote how they are currently rethinking all their life choices, another said that she's going to 'send' this video to her own cats."My cats just cost me money," added another TikTok user.

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Image via TikTok

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Image via TikTok

In an honest question of their personal setup, one user even asked Wade whether platforming Princess is her full-time job or if she has a side hustle — to which Wade revealed that this has been her primary job for more than two years."Been a full-time job since November 2020, and I absolutely put in the same hours (or more) as a full-time job!" Wade responded.

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Nevertheless, a fair share of users also praised Wade for being transparent with how much Princess earned in 2022, saying that they more than deserve the success."I respect this transparency so much! May you have many more Augusts!" wrote one user, in reference to their most profitable month of the year.Another user also praised Wade for making ethical choices when it came to deciding which companies they chose to work with, saying that it does take a lot of hours.

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Image via TikTok

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Rethinking your full-time job? So are we.
Watch the full TikTok below:

  @princesshoneybellex Pay transparency is so important, especially in social media where creators are still accepting gifts as payment. You deserve more & you are worth more!  Our income is majority brand deals and merch sales, we don’t have access to TikTok creator program or any other bonuses, and this income does NOT include anything that was gifted to us (we don’t accept gifts as payment).  We also only work with brands and products that we really like or use ourselves, or think our audience would enjoy. This means we turn down the majority of deals, and usually only do an average of 2 ads per month. We are grateful to be in this position to be able to choose which deals we do, and it took us many hours of hard work and investing in ourselves to get here. Here’s to a bigger and better 2023, and to more transparency in the creator community!  #paytransparency #contentcreator #petinfluencer #socialmediamarketing #influencerpay #influencer #catinfluencer #whatimadein2022 #ugccreator  The Months of the Year - The Kiboomers

All the way in Poland, this chonky black and white cat has become one of the biggest tourist attractions for foreigners:

                This 'Chonky' Cat Has Become The '#1 Tourist Attraction' In Poland

An absolute unit.

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Speaking of luxurious orange cats, one Malaysian owner bought a Louis Vuitton collar for her pet kitty:

                Bougie M'sian TikTok Cat Gets LV Collar For Its Birthday & I Can't Even Afford Fake LV

This cat is a true material gworl!

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7 TV Programmes & Sites To Get Verified GE14 Election Day Updates

Don't have ASTRO at home? Tune in to these TV channels and sites instead for the latest, verified election news updates on polling day, 9 May.

1. Terkini Khas on TV3

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Tune in to TV3 on election day for hourly 10-minute updates on early voting and the voting process across the country from 7.30am until 5pm.

2. Detik Ini on TV9

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Detik Ini is another election day programme that will feature all GE14-related in three-minute updates. It'll run hourly on TV9 from 7.30am until 5.30pm.

3. Malaysia Votes on ntv7

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Malaysia Votes will feature live updates on election day starting 9am until 5pm (hourly 10-minute updates). The programme will continue with a Results Show hosted by Raymond Goh and Sabrina Zainal at 8pm. Malaysia Votes will end after the EC makes the official announcement on which coalition forms the next Malaysian government.

4. Keputusan PRU14 on TV9

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This is a TV9 programme that will feature verified results of the 14th Malaysian General Election starting 8pm on election day until the final results are available and the Election Commission (EC) announces the winner of GE14. Expect to see popular names such as Fedtri Yahya, Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, Aur Afizza Azmi, Suzila Idayu Yaacob, and Hawa Rizwana Datuk Dr. Redzuan hosting the programme as the latest results pour in.

5. Debaran PRU14 on NX Digital

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Debaran PRU14 is an election day programme specially catered to young Malaysian voters with cool features like Augmented Reality (AR) used when presenting the result. Hourly updates will start at 5pm and go on until 8pm after which it'll be every thirty minutes until the complete and final results are announced by the EC.  Catch Debaran PRU14 on NX Digital's official Facebook page or its YouTube account, mynxdigital on 9 May.

6. SAYS

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Speaking of election updates, we have our very own microsite for GE14 too!The all inclusive SAYS site will feature:- Live verified GE14 results, updated as the votes are tallied and announced by the EC- All GE14-related stories and videos on SAYS- Bite-sized infographics on useful tips and must-knows for GE14

7. Myundi

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Myundi is an interactive election news portal that will feature all the latest news reports on GE14 from various newspapers such as New Straits Times, Berita Harian, and Harian Metro. You'd also be able to watch election analyses, talk shows, and reports from channels such as TV3, ntv7, 8TV, and TV9 on the site. To sum it up, this site is perfect if you're looking for verified information and updates on: - The live vote tally of all parliament and state seats; - Names of all candidates and final results in all constituencies across Malaysia; - Hot seats to look out for; and- Election results


We Love These 8 Malaysian Brands That Make Super Healthy Treats For Pets

1. Barkery Oven

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Barkery Oven is a pet bakery that specialises in creating handmade healthy treats for dogs and cats. They make their goods wheat-free, grain-free, sugar-free and preservative-free. They also help several animal shelters by sponsoring treats for their fundraising events. They're best known for their special 'pawfins' and bone-shaped birthday cakes!You can order their treats online.More info on: Their website | Facebook | Instagram

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Image via Barkery Oven

2. Chef4Dog

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Chef4Dog provides homemade and preservative-free delights for dogs. They also add herbs and spices into their treats that have been shown to improve animal skin conditions. Definitely try their pumpkin cinnamon cookies and carrot oat chicken!You can order their treats online. More info on: Facebook | Instagram

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Image via Chef4Dog

3. Sit and Stay

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Sit & Stay is run by a group of dog and cat owners who want nothing but the best for their furry friends! They use fresh ingredients in their food and do not add any preservatives. Their wet food even looks like a gourmet meal!You can order their treats online. More info on: Facebook | Instagram

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Image via Peter Law

4. Muffin's Bakery

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Muffin's Bakery was inspired by a family who wanted to share their love of baking for their dog, Muffin, with the rest of the world. They want to prepare fresh and healthy baked goods for dogs that provide a better alternative to store-bought treats. Some of their specialties include cookies, donuts and other chewy treats.You can order their treats online. More info on: Their website | Facebook

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Image via Muffin's Barkery

5. Woof & Meow

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Woof & Meow Delights provides homemade organic treats for dogs. They'll even customise their treats specially for your pets if they have any allergies or health conditions. Their most loved creations are their 3D edible dog figurines and cakes!You can order their treats online.More info on: Facebook

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Image via Woof & Meow Delights

6. Blink Pets Bakery

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Blink Pets Bakery serves natural baked treats for dogs, cats and other small animals. Your pets will love their cookies, cupcakes and 'puffins'!You can order their treats online.More info on: Their website | Facebook | Instagram

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Image via Blink Pets Bakery

7. Scrumptious

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Scrumptious serves treats that truly live up to its name for both dogs and cats. They take pride in producing food using high quality ingredients that are safe for animal consumption. All of their food are also packed with fruits and veggies! Customer favourites include their biscuits and pies.You can order their treats online. More info on: Facebook

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Image via Scrumptious

8. Doggies Gourmet

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Doggie's Gourmet produces baked treats for dogs that come at an affordable price. All their treats are also high in fiber, iron and calcium. Make sure you get your dogs to try their cookies, cakes and muffins!You can order their treats online. More info on: Facebook

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Image via Doggies Gourmet

Now that you know about some yummy snacks you can give your dogs, make sure you keep them away from these human foods:

                15 Types Of Human Food You Should Never Give Your Dog

It could kill them.

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A Father Murdered His 11-Month-Old Daughter On Facebook Live Before Killing Himself

On Monday, Wuttisan Wongtalay, a 21-year-old Thai man, hanged his baby daughter, and then himself, at a deserted hotel in Phuket

According to The Nation, a Thai news website, the man, identified as Wuttisan Wongtalay, killed his daughter and himself at an abandoned hotel in Phuket.

The father and daughter.
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While he filmed himself killing his baby daughter on Facebook Live, streaming the murder to millions, he didn't broadcast his own death

The Facebook Live video, which was up on the social media site's platform for close to 24 hours, showed the father tie a noose around his daughter's neck and drop her from a rooftop. The child could be heard crying briefly before he retrieved her tiny body.

The father was "having paranoia about his wife leaving him and not loving him", according to Thai police officer Jullaus Suvannin

Wuttisan’s wife, Jiranuch Triratana said the couple had been married for more than a year, but her husband grew increasingly violent, reported Inside Edition.She said Wuttisan sometimes hit her 5-year-old son from a previous relationship.

Facebook removed the Live videos after they were posted on the man's Facebook page for about 24 hours. Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy had requested Facebook remove the videos.

In a statement, a Facebook spokesperson said: "This is an appalling incident and our hearts go out to the family of the victim. There is absolutely no place for content of this kind on Facebook and it has now been removed."On the other hand, Thailand's Ministry spokesman Somsak Khaosuwan told Reuters: "We will not be able to press charges against Facebook, because Facebook is the service provider and they acted according to their protocol when we sent our request. They co-operated very well."

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Man In Johor Bahru Who Held Two Jobs Allegedly Collapsed And Died Due To Overworking

A man who held two jobs was found dead in the toilet of a food court in Johor Bahru yesterday, 5 November

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The 47-year-old man was out with his friends for some drinks in a food court when the tragic incident happened, as reported by China Press. Sometime later, he went to the washroom. But his friends sensed something was amiss when he did not return and decided to check on him. That was when they found him unconscious on the toilet floor. An ambulance was called but sadly, he was declared dead on the spot.

The man, known by his surname Yang, came from Penang to Johor Bahru in his twenties to work

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Yang's 67-year-old mother told the Chinese daily that her son was initially working as a waiter in a restaurant. Due to renovation, the restaurant was closed temporarily so Yang sought employment elsewhere and got a job as a kitchen assistant.A few months later, the restaurant called him back. Yang said yes and decided to hold on to both jobs. As a result, he worked 13 hours a day.

She has not met up with Yang ever since he took up two jobs

The grief-stricken woman recalled her son complaining to her of being exhausted the last time they talked on the phone. This gave her the suspicion that Yang might've died from exhaustion due to overworking.Yang also divulged to his mother that he had the thought of resigning from one of the jobs by the end of this year.

Yang, the only son in the family, was healthy and had no major illnesses

The police said that they did not suspect any foul play and has classified it as sudden death.


Lelaki Lukis Gambar Teman Wanita Jadi ‘Disney Princess’ Buat Orang Cair. Sweet Sangat!

Jika anda log in Twitter minggu lalu, pasti anda akan nampak tweet ini kan?

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Tweet yang dimuatnaik oleh seorang gadis yang dikenali dengan nama  Lyana Azman, 21, ini telah viral sejak minggu lalu lagi.Ia menunjukkan kreativiti teman lelakinya yang melukis gambarnya seakan-akan puteri dari kartun Disney.Yang menarik perhatian orang ramai tentang tweet ini ialah kegigihan teman lelakinya untuk meluangkan masa melukis setiap gambar Lyana menjadi puteri Disney dengan begitu terperinci.

Adegan manis ini bermula apabila pasangan kekasih yang merupakan pelajar di sebuah institusi di Melbourne ini menikmati makan malam di sebuah restoran

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Pada mulanya, Amin saja mengambil gambar teman wanitanya sekadar untuk suka-suka sementara menunggu makanan mereka tiba. Menurut Lyana, teman lelakinya baru saja mendapatkan stylus untuk telefon pintarnya dan disebabkan itulah Amin telah mengambil peluang untuk melukis gambarnya bertukar menjadi seperti Snow White yang sedang memegang epal beracun.

Di bawah ini adalah gambar-gambar yang dilukis oleh  Amin, jika anda peminat kartun Disney pasti anda boleh teka siapakah watak puteri-puteri ini:

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Image via Twitter @lyanaazman

Image via Twitter @lyanaazman

Image via Twitter @lyanaazman

Biasalah, jika ada saja tweet viral begini pasti ramai perempuan yang mula tag teman lelaki masing-masing. Antara komen dan pujian yang diberi kepada lelaki idaman ini:

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Hasil kreativiti Amin telah membuat ramai pengguna Twitter yang lain untuk mencuba, boleh tahan juga lukisan mereka!

@lyanaazman @NquiyahAmln guess who? haha #itried #gigih pic.twitter.com/StvV4vaHmr— Anis Amalia (@Amaliosss) March 25, 2017

@lyanaazman thanks to your bf for the idea but my finger was big enough for my smallest phone. But i try...  @aqilariffin_ pic.twitter.com/xh6RuNxQaw— asyraf (@asyraf92hilmi) March 25, 2017

Adakah ini yang dinamakan #relationshipgoal?

@lyanaazman appreciation post pic.twitter.com/7b7MKhmkha— Amin Fouzi (@aaminfouzi) January 4, 2017

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


5 Young Malaysian Women Tell Us Their Honest Thoughts On Being A Stay-At-Home Mum

"What do stay-at-home mums (SAHMs) do all day? Do they just sit at home watching their favourite drama on TV? Or do they gossip over the phone all day long?"

In recent times, there is a continual campaign to retain women talents in the workforce as they have been credited as a key resource to help spur economic growth in the world.While Malaysia's Female Labour Participation Rate (FLPR) in 2016 increased to 54.3% as compared to 54.1% in 2015, it is still regarded as one of the lowest in the ASEAN region. According to a report in 2015, two out of three women cited family and their commitment to looking after their children as their main reason for leaving the workforce. Unfortunately, there are perceptual beliefs that SAHMs are lazy mothers who "do not like to work" and they are being accused of "not contributing to the society" even when they may very well be self-employed or work-at-home mums (WAHMs).

To find out more on this issue, SAYS spoke to five young SAHMs in Malaysia to get some insights from these parents

			1. Fatin Nabilah Alias is a 30-year-old mother-of-two who moved from Johor to live in Shah Alam since her college days. She was working in the aviation field, handling live aircraft and endured shift hours, but she resigned right after her second child was born about two years ago.2. Klang-born Deepalakshimy Paramanathan has been a SAHM for six years as she decided to quit her job as an audit assistant at an audit firm when she was pregnant due to work stress. The 33-year-old currently resides in Mantin, Negeri Sembilan with her husband and daughter.

Deepalakshimy Paramanathan with her 6-year-old daughter.
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			3. Lily Tan is a 36-year-old who has been a SAHM for 10 years. The KL-ite was previously working as a secretary cum personal assistant. 4. Ong Sook Yee decided to be a SAHM when she was pregnant with her third child. The 34-year-old was previously working as a dental nurse and a freelance make-up artist.5. Mindy Yu grew up in Brunei and moved to Kuala Lumpur and Melbourne before she finally settled down again in Kuala Lumpur in 2009. The 32-year-old has two children, having welcomed a newborn baby recently. She used to be work in the media industry and was running her own property management firm before she decided to be a SAHM after her son was born about three years ago.

There have been talks that women pay a heavy price for motherhood, and sometimes it would mean letting go of their professional hopes and dreams

So we asked these mums if they had decided to go down this path of being a SAHM because of their own choice, or the lack of one

A few of them shared with us that they decided to become a SAHM on their own, although their reasons are different.

Fatin Nabilah Alias was working in the aviation industry before she quit her job about two years ago.
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"It is a voluntary choice I made after considering so many factors, including the need to always be there when the kids needs us like when they fall sick, and again, the irregular timing of my working shifts that made me miss out on so many great moments," Fatin said, adding that her husband was very supportive of her decision. Deepalakshimy said, "I have always told myself that being a mother is to enjoy motherhood. See and experience what it is like to be a mother. I did not want to blame myself if my child got hurt because I wanted to find money."Sook Yee said that she chose to become a SAHM because it would burden her family if she relied on them to take care of her three young children. She pointed out that the fees for childcare are also extremely expensive and it would be more economical to have her mother help her take care of her three children whenever the need arises.Meanwhile, Mindy said that she became a SAHM due to "lack of choice".

"What do you do?" is perhaps a SAHM's most dreaded question. But we asked them anyway, wanting to know how a normal day for them looks like.

Some people find it difficult to fathom when SAHMs say that they are busy and that they have no time for themselves. Some of these SAHMs' own spouse have even complained and said things like, "Why are you busy when all you do is just stay at home?" We asked the five mummies to share with us how a typical day for them looks like and it's not surprising to find out that these mummies spend most of their days and nights on their young children, who still need a lot of care and attention. For Sook Yee, her routine revolves around the children and house chores as well, but extra attention needs to be given to her youngest son, who was born a premature baby with hearing problems.On the other hand, Mindy expressed her gratitude as she could rely on a helper to handle the house chores, giving her more time to spend on her children. "I'm thankful to have a helper who can manage the housework, which otherwise I probably would be doing," Mindy said. When asked what do SAHMs do during their spare time, all of them said that they would only have extra time in their hands on a rare occasion. One of them even said that she doesn't have time to meet her friends or even visit the salon for self-grooming.  "Extra time? That would be a luxury for any SAHM with young kids. I could probably spare half an hour in a week, when the kids decide to nap in the afternoon together, just enjoying a cup of coffee and sinful sweet dessert. That's the kind of 'me time' that not many SAHM could enjoy," Fatin said.

Is it difficult to be a SAHM?

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There's a perception that SAHMs have it better because they could wear anything they want whenever they please or even avoid that crazy rush hour traffic. But in reality, nothing is ever a bed of roses. "I would not say difficult, but I will not say that it is easy either. It has its own challenges, just like the working mums have, especially when you do not have extra hands to help you. But in time, we manage," Fatin said. Deepalakshimy said that it is difficult, especially if a SAHM is the only one who's around to manage the whole household. "My husband is working offshore and from this year, he is working in Johor and we are staying in Mantin. I have no maid as well. Cleaning is very difficult because we are staying in a double-storey house," Deepalakshimy said.Meanwhile, Lily said that she copes better as a SAHM because of her outgoing personality.

What are some of the biggest challenges that SAHMs face?

The five mothers each cited different kinds of things that they find most challenging as a SAHM, ranging from personal mental health to financial needs.  Fatin said that the most challenging times are when she falls sick and struggles to take care of her kids.  "We SAHM don't really have medical leave, and I can't send the kids anywhere (like nursery or school), so looking after them when you are at your worst state, is just really hard," she said. Deepalakshimy said that, "Cleaning and having no one to talk to other than with my daughter. Sometimes losing sanity because kids can have their own mood." Lily voiced out her concerns related to household expenses and when can’t do her chores as planned. We've heard the saying, "leave your problems at the office door" but for these SAHMs, there is no such thing as detaching from ongoing problems.  "There's nowhere to hide when sh#t hits the fan. Unlike work, where there are breaks. Staying at home is literally a job that has no breaks," Mindy said.

How much money should the other half be earning to be able to afford to have a stay-at-home parent?

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All five of them said that there are many things to factor in and there are no hard and fast ways to determine how much money is needed to sustain a family."This depends on the family's need. I could not give you a figure. It depends on commitments (like education loans, housing loans, and car loans) and their lifestyle (stuff they buy, meals they are having, etc). So really, if you think it's enough, you will make sure it is. Because maybe for some, they could be earning more than RM10,000 per month but couldn't make the cut," Fatin said.Meanwhile, Deepalakshimy said that her husband only earned RM4,500 initially when she first became a SAHM and they survived. "It all depends on how we manage our finances and prioritise our needs," she said. When asked if it is possible for both the husband and wife to be stay-at-home parents, all except Fatin said it is not possible."Yes, of course (it's possible to have two stay-at-home parents). Maybe they are work-at-home parents. They choose to work at their own time and with the family," Fatin said.

Is it a lonely journey? Do SAHMs have friends?

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Today, modern SAHMs have no trouble connecting with friends and their network of SAHMs thanks to the Internet but most of these relationships stay virtual. On top of that, they tend to "do their own thing" as their peers would be preoccupied with their own family and personal activities.  So despite the increased connectivity, all five of the interviewees said that it could be a lonely journey being a SAHM sometimes.  Fatin makes it a point to break out of the isolated environment at home and meet people whenever she can. "Sometimes it is because you start and end the day only with the kids, and some part of it with the husband too. That's why sometimes I'll bring the kids out, just so we will meet people and see the world," Fatin explained. Many SAHMs long to hold more meaningful conversations with their peers and are desperate to find companionship after an exhausting day with their children. "When my daughter sleeps and if I am not tired, I will start to cry because I would be feeling very lonely, with no one to talk to or share my day. My husband calls but does not talk much over the phone. I have friends but they too have their own family. Single friends are also busy with their career. I think twice when calling anyone, especially friends," Deepalakshimy said.  That is also the case for Lily, who feels left out sometimes. "99% of my friends are working mums. We don't have same interest and topic, and I'm not aware when they call for a gathering," Lily said.Mindy said that some days could be hard to get by but little encouragements from her kids made her day better.  "It can be (lonely) but when your kid tells you, 'I love you mummy', it's totally worth it," she said.

Is there any tension or competition between SAHMs and careers mums?

Dubbed as "mummy wars", there have been extensive articles and books about SAHMs versus careers mums, as each goes into their own defensive mode or try to have the last say over who's the better parent.  Deepalakshimy pointed out that the competition lies in the societal expectation that is often based on the upbringing of a child, whereby people are judging parents based on a child's behaviour and performance at school.

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"If the child turns out to be well-behaved and smart, then it is strongly associated with having a mum at home to care for him or her, whereas career mums who have to rely on others to take care of their child, hence that child might turn out to be rebellious." "In my opinion, it does not matter if it is a SAHM or not. If there is proper communication between a child and the parents, then the relationship will be great and the child will grow up with good behaviour," she added.Meanwhile, Fatin said that there would always be comments from either side but at the end of the day, these mothers share a common goal, which is to contribute to their family in their own ways. "There is always some that try to compete and make statements. But see, we mums are just trying our best for the family, working or not," she said.As Mindy and Sook Yee put it, whether it is a SAHM or a career mum, both have their own challenges and they'll always want what is best for their family.

How are stay-at-home dads (SAHDs) viewed in Malaysian culture?

In traditional Southeast Asian families, a father is expected to provide financial support for the family while the mother's primary role is to take care of the children. Like mums, dads too are subjected to certain societal standards and ideals on what a father should be even in the 21st century."SAHMs are weird enough for our society. Well, stay-at-home dads would be more alienated, I guess. It's always the dads that should provide for the family here," Fatin said. Besides Fatin, both Lily and Mindy too agreed that SAHDs are not very well accepted by the society. However, Sook Yee said that the view towards SAHDs is "not bad". She explained that she is part of Facebook parenting groups and it's not unusual to find stay-at-home dads (SAHDs) within the groups.

Ong Sook Yee with her family.
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With SAHMs being a "full-time mum", what is their spouse's role in parenting their child(ren)?

It's encouraging to know that despite the differences in their roles and responsibilities, these mothers and fathers do work together as partners when it comes to parenting their children."Daddy is definitely more lenient and obliging but when it comes to serious disciplining, we are on the same page," Mindy said. That is also the case for Deepalakshimy and her husband. "We both discipline our child the same way and nothing different. His role to the family is that of a provider and protector, and the person whom both my daughter and I seek for advice or opinions," she said.

Do SAHMs ever think of going back to work?

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The topic of women being uncertain of making a career comeback due to employment gap has been well-documented.  One of these mothers, Lily, actually went back to work last year, but it only lasted for a month. She said that she does not have any plans to go back to work in the future.  The rest of the interviewees said that they do want to pursue their own careers in due time, but only when their children are older. "I would not want to work for someone. I will pursue my dreams. I love cooking and hope to be successful in the culinary industry," Deepalakshimy said.  For now, all of these mummies are focused on giving their 100% on nurturing their kids. Some of them have even taken up jobs with flexible work arrangements to earn some side income.  "Growing the family big, and watching the kids grow in front of me is my biggest dream so far," Fatin said.

Fatin Nabilah Alias with her family.
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Through it all, these supermums do not have any regrets

In all honesty, one of them did feel a tinge of regret when her spouse complained that she was not "doing anything at home" but "kept asking for money". They admitted that there were moments when they felt defeated by daily stress and problems. However, none of them really regretted in becoming a SAHM, whether it was with their own voluntary choice or not.  "One of the best blessings would be to have the privilege to watch the kids grow right in front of me. And to cherish the times with them because they only grow once," Fatin said. For these mothers, being a SAHM has given them the opportunity to play an active role in nurturing the kids and they think it's a privilege for them to be at their children's side in every step of the way. This is also an opportunity for some of them to explore the possibilities of starting their own home business.

Much have been discussed on women choosing between career and motherhood or the possibility of "having both". However, the fact of the matter is, things are not that simple.

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As women continue to be bogged down by the pressures to become the "perfect mother", the society as a whole should be more sensitive and move away from making motherhood a flash point for envy, resentment, and guilt.While the experiences of a SAHM and career mum may differ from one or another, know that no mother is more superior than the other, regardless of their circumstances or choices. So, the next time you meet someone who is a mother, encourage her and tell her that she's doing a great job.

Are you a stay-at-home mum? If you are, how has it been for you? Share with us your experience as a SAHM in the comments section below!


Sarawak Church Raises RM30,000 & Counting To Help Students Fly Home To Vote For #GE15

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A Sarawak Methodist church has recently gone viral for raising RM30,000 to sponsor flights for students to vote in the 15th General Election (GE15)

In a conversation with Free Malaysia Today, a spokesperson for the Sarawak Chinese Annual Conference of Methodist Church, Nicholas Tan, said that the church aims to raise more funds to help as many students as possible travel from the peninsula to Sarawak and Sabah to vote for the election.Referred to as the "Jom Balik Mengundi 2.0" campaign, the second installation of this programme is aimed to sponsor students from both public and private universities and colleges.

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At present, more than 1,000 students have applied through the campaign, with it being open to all tertiary education students regardless of race or religion

Tan had stated that the first version of the programme helped bring about 600 students back to East Malaysia vote for GE14."This time, the number of applicants is overwhelming due to Undi18. Many first-year and second-year students have applied," he said. Due to Undi18, all Malaysians aged 18 and above are now eligible to vote, as they are automatically registered as voters with their constituency based on the address on their identification card (IC).While priority is given to students who are unable to afford flight tickets, the limitation of funds has urged Tan and others at Methodist Church to select applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. Ensuring transparency at every stage, recipients who benefit from this campaign will not be compelled to vote on way or another.

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In his comment, Tan invited more Malaysians to come forward and help make the initiative a success.
However, donations from political parties will not be accepted for the campaign.

Details on how to donate for the cause can be found by clicking the image below:

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To ease the travel concerns this coming election, a few airlines have also provided discounts for Malaysians who are flying home to vote:

                Malaysia Airlines & Firefly Are Offering Discounts To Help You Travel For GE15

Grab your tickets now before it's too late!

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"Gajah Mandi Kunyit Woi!" - Siapa Sangka Serbuk Kunyit Digunakan Untuk Tujuan Perubatan

Biasanya orang gunakan kunyit untuk masak ayam goreng kunyit atau makanan yang bergoreng. Tapi siapa pernah terfikir sebenarnya kunyit boleh digunakan sebagai bahan perubatan.

Untuk pengetahuan anda, serbuk kunyit bukan sahaja boleh digunakan untuk memasak ya. Ianya juga boleh dijadikan sebagai bahan perubatan untuk haiwan.Hebat tak hebat kunyit ini? Wah.

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Baru-baru ini pihak Adabi telah memuat naik satu posting Facebook ketika mereka bekerjasama dengan Zoo Negara untuk 'mandikan' seekor gajah dengan serbuk kunyit

Posting tersebut telah menarik perhatian ramai dan meraih lebih 9 ribu shares ketika artikel ini ditulis. Malahan, komen yang diberikan oleh pengguna Facebook juga sangat mencuit hati.Sebelum itu, lihat terlebih dahulu bagaimana cara mereka 'melumurkan' serbuk kunyit di atas badan seekor gajah ini.Memang menarik!

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Sebanyak 7 kilogram serbuk kunyit jenama Adabi telah digunakan untuk dilumurkan pada badan gajah itu

Pihak Adabi Consumer dengan kerjasama Zoo Negara telah ‘mandikan’ gajah dengan serbuk kunyit pagi tadi (18/3/2019 | 9pagi). Gajah tersebut telah dilumurkan dengan kunyit pada keseluruhan badannya. Sebanyak 7 kg serbuk kunyit Adabi telah digunakan untuk melumurkan pada seekor gajah. Kemudian lumuran kunyit itu akan dibiarkan pada badan gajah agar khasiat pada kunyit akan meresap masuk ke dalam kulit gajah. Kaedah melumur kunyit pada kulit gajah ini sebenarnya telah dipraktikkan di setiap zoo kerana khasiat semula jadi pada kunyit ini baik untuk kulit gajah.

Image via AdabiMY / Facebook

Image via AdabiMY / Facebook

Untuk pengetahuan anda, kebaikan yang boleh diperoleh daripada serbuk kunyit ini adalah:

1) Merawat luka kecil2) Merawat gigitan serangga3) Bertindak sebagai anti septic pada kulit4) Sebagai agen pemulih kulit

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Power juga serbuk kunyit ini!

Ramai juga pengguna Facebook yang pernah menggunakan serbuk kunyit untuk tujuan perubatan:

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			"Ingat kunyit, ingat Adabi, elakkan mengunyit, ramai 'bunga' yang masih menanti"
        Adabi

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Malaysian TikToker Shares Easy Hack To Clean Oily Containers

If you've ever done the dishes, then you'll be more than familiar with the pain of washing one of these

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Whether you scrub them endlessly, pour hot water and leave them to soak, or end up just throwing them away, we can all probably agree that washing these oily bekas or tapau containers are the worst.Leave them to soak overnight and they'll somehow still have a sheen of oil all over them... WHYYYY!?

Well, it seems that the bekas gods have heard your cries for help

Malaysian TikToker @ajezzzzzzz recently shared a viral hack on how to remove oil off of these containers when cleaning.

He tweeted his video on 2 August, which has already been retweeted over 17,300 times.

Image via Twitter @ajezzzzzzz

Here's how it works:
Step one - Fill the oily container with some dishwashing liquid

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Step two - Fill up the container with some water

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Step three - Grab a sheet of paper towel, scrunch it up, and put it into the container

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Image via Twitter @ajezzzzzzz

Step four - Close the lid and shake it for several seconds, then pour out the water along with the dissolved paper towel

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Image via Twitter @ajezzzzzzz

Step five - Rinse the container with water and like magic, you'll notice that it's clean and oil-free!

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Watch the full video below:

Cara nak bersihkan bekas dengan kesan degil nak mampus. #TikTokGuru #TikTokJez pic.twitter.com/afS1tW6LTC— Ajez (@ajezzzzzzz) August 2, 2020

Have you tried this hack? Let us know if it worked or not!


[PICS/VIDS] These Waterspout Phenomenon Images Are Not Fake

Waterspout spotted in Tampa Bay

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Check out this incredible shot of a waterspout that occurred near Oldsmar, Florida a short time ago. Photo credit to John Astrab, who took this photo right outside of his home.

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Tampa Bay Traffic: Just amazing shot of the waterspout in northern Tampa Bay - via Shelby Stern
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98ROCK Tampa Bay: gotta say the most unreal photo of tonight's waterspout/tornado events - big rig
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WATCH: The waterspout phenomena

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Residents spotted the amazing phenomenon in Tampa Bay at 6pm

Belalai air ialah pusaran angin yang terbentuk di permukaan air dan kerap berlaku di iklim tropika.

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North Pinellas County residents out and about in the early evening hours of July 8 might have noticed a strange cloud formation in the sky just after 6 p.m.

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he National Weather Service issued a short-lived a tornado warning for northern Pinellas County, but canceled it at about 7 p.m.

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"It was actually pretty wide," Radle said. "I guess from this view over - it was probably 10 feet wide, 15 feet wide. The waves it was making when it was sucking it up was probably another 20 feet above the water when that thing was going by."

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"It was like a really big rain storm...and you could hear it all washing around," he said. "You could just see it getting stronger and stronger."

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Authorities say the waterspout caused damaged to 400 blocks of buildings

Authorities in Pinellas County say deputies watched as a waterspout came ashore in Oldsmar, causing some damage in the 400 block of Shore Drive East.

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It caused damage in Oldsmar, knocking down a tree, branches, a mailbox and snapping a guide wire between two homes on Shore Drive, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.

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Several houses along Shore Drive East in Oldsmar had minor roof damage, said Fire Chief Dean O'Nale. No injuries were reported.

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What is a waterspout?

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A waterspout occurs when a tornado forms over oceans, lakes, or rivers. They form when high layers of cool air blow across a body of water while warm moist air sweeps up from below.

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They are associated with severe thunderstorms, and are often accompanied by high winds and seas, large hail, and frequent dangerous lightning.

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Witnesses say they make hissing and sucking noises as they move. These water twisters can move anywhere from 2 to 80 miles an hour. Winds within the waterspout can spiral around at 60-120 miles an hour.

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They appear as thin columns with the funnels sucking up water over mushroom-shaped water sprays. These phenomena usually last up to fifteen minutes, and few last more than half an hour.

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Taxi Drivers Threaten To Hold Massive Six-Day Protest Against Uber And Grab

Disgruntled taxi drivers warned that they will launch a massive strike lasting six consecutive days following the Land Public Transport Commission's (SPAD) move to legalise ride-sharing services Uber and Grab

Some 300 taxi drivers gathered along Jalan Bukit Bintang on 29 March, bringing weekday KL traffic to a halt.
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The government announced that it has given SPAD the go-ahead to regulate Uber and Grab on Thursday, 11 August, after its CEO Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah presented plans to legalise ride-sharing services and revamp the taxi industry. On the Cabinet's unanimous decision to approve Uber and Grab, Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz said that it was done in the interest of the people's needs, saying, “We have no problem regulating Uber and Grab because that’s what people want. We are being objective and we are guided by the interest of the public," he said.Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai also remarked that SPAD will be empowered to deregulate restrictions and requirements imposed on taxis to provide an equal competitive platform.

Kamaruddin Mohd Hussain, president of the Malaysian Taxi Drivers’ Transformation Association (PERS1M), said that the goal is to show the government that "the taxi industry is suffering because of the unfair playing field"

PERS1M president Kamaruddin Mohd Hussain.
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"The date (of the protest) has yet to be determined but it will take place," he said.Kamaruddin added that taxi drivers are not happy that the Cabinet has decided to allow SPAD to green-light Uber and Grab, which they claim have been "stealing" their customers. Cabbies have also complained that drivers of ride-sharing services are competing unfairly against them as they do not have to adhere to the same licensing and regulatory requirements set by SPAD.

Kamaruddin also said that Uber and GrabCar drivers should be subjected to safety tests and vehicle inspections by PUSPAKOM like all taxi drivers do

"It will not be long before they realise how difficult and expensive it is to maintain our vehicles," he said. For context, Uber and GrabCar typically use their own vehicles to provide rides and are not required to acquire a separate driving license from the one they already have. Taxi drivers, however, are required to have a driving license for public service vehicles and other conditions, such as subjecting their vehicles to safety tests and bi-annual vehicle inspections by PUSPAKOM to ensure the safety of the driver, passengers, and other road users.

Meanwhile, founder of Big Blue Taxi Services has declared that he, along with other taxi drivers, will fully support the new Parti Pribumi as they "cannot rely on Barisan Nasional anymore"

Founder and advisor of Big Blue Taxi Services Datuk Shamsubahrin Ismail.
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Datuk Shamsubahrin Ismail, who has repeatedly accused Uber and Grab of stealing business from taxi drivers in the country, said that taxi drivers will no longer support Barisan Nasional (BN) if it goes ahead with legalising the ride-sharing services. "This approval is a no-go for me. For the taxi industry, no-go, we will fight all the way. We will make sure if Uber is legalised by the end of this year, we will 100 per cent support the new party which is Parti Pribumi" he said."We will support Tan Sri Muhyiddin [Yassin], we hope Tan Sri Muhyiddin will support the industry and transform the industry properly. Because we cannot rely on Barisan Nasional anymore."

Do you think the taxi drivers have a point? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Taxi drivers have previously congregated in the heart of KL city, causing traffic to come to a halt on a workday:

Strikes by taxi drivers over Uber and Grab previously caused massive congestion in the city centre whenever these were held, and a six-day long protest could cripple traffic in Kuala Lumpur.

                Local Taxi Drivers Bring KL Traffic To A Halt As They Protest Against Uber And GrabCar

About 300 taxi drivers gathered in front of Pavilion Shopping Centre in Kuala Lumpur this morning.

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"The Similarity Is Real" - Netizen Samakan Joe Biden Dengan Captain America Ketika Tua

Orang tua-tua kata dalam dunia ini ada tujuh orang yang mempunyai wajah sama atau seiras dengan kita, namun sejauh mana benarnya kepercayaan itu, terpulang kepada diri anda mahu percaya atau tidak

Wajah Captain America dan Joe Biden yang mirip ketika muda.
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Tetapi lain pula ceritanya kali ini tular di media sosial Twitter, rata-rata netizen mendakwa watak Captain America ketika tua yang dipaparkan dalam babak akhir Avengers: Endgame sebenarnya ialah Joe Biden sendiri.Bagi yang tidak mengenali Biden, beliau baru sahaja sah ditabalkan sebagai Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS) ke-46 di Capitol Hill, Washington DC hari ini selepas menang dalam Pilihan Raya AS pada November tahun lalu menewaskan Donald Trump.Seperti diketahui, watak Captain America yang berusia 70-an di akhir filem Avengers: Endgame mempunyai penampilan yang hampir serupa dengan Joe Biden, yang kini berusia 78 tahun.Tidak ketinggalan, Chris Evans juga sebenarnya pernah meninggalkan komen menarik tentang perbandingan itu di Twitternya. Lihat ciapan penuhnya di bawah:

I already started writing our Parent Trap remake. pic.twitter.com/3gQk8z6gPQ— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) November 9, 2020

Namun begitu, foto mirip Captain America itu ketika tua dan Biden sekali lagi tular hari ini selepas beliau mengangkat sumpah sebagai Presiden AS

Hasil tinjauan di Twitter, rata-rata netizen meninggalkan pelbagai komen lucu, malah ada yang mahukan Biden melakonkan semula watak Old Captain America itu sebagai dirinya sendiri.Berikut di bawah antara komen menarik daripada netizen:

Cmon Biden, call captain America  #InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/MPPAgW5uEN— lil’ vampin (@AshaAlieh) January 20, 2021

After Biden's speech this morning, I've got an exciting take for @ChrisEvans return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe -- CAPTAIN AMERICA: UNCIVIL WAR. Call me, @Kevfeige. xoxo, Joe Russo— Joe Russo (@joerussotweets) January 20, 2021

Kid: *looking up at @JoeBiden* Mommy, is that man Captain America? Me: Ummmmm....well...no. That’s not Captain America but I guess he’s captain OF America. pic.twitter.com/2jfVV13Gmc— Ariella (she/her) (@AriellaM) January 20, 2021

I’m accepting that President Joe Biden is Steve Rogers at the end of Endgame HE IS CAPTAIN AMERICA!— Rafa__ (@_Raf_M) January 20, 2021

Just realized Biden looks like the old Captain America  #Inauguration2021 pic.twitter.com/Qf4LEp2ywt— Mike Dirsa (@mikedirsa) January 21, 2021

Wait? Can we call President Biden, Captain America?— Emma Walker (@Twizzlenics) January 20, 2021

Joe Biden looking like old Captain America from Endgame #Inauguration2021 pic.twitter.com/KfHsO2jSK9— Calum (@Calum_Williams) January 20, 2021

In honour of @JoeBiden becoming president, I’ve been watching #CaptainAmerica. pic.twitter.com/hW5nonjMF7— InfiniteGamer25 (@Gamer25Infinite) January 20, 2021

My son is crying right now because Biden is now president and saving America He told me "Daddy, that's the real captain America right there "— DORT FOR DPOY (@whocanstopus2) January 20, 2021

I think Biden should dress as old Captain America in “Endgame” would be great — Chef Anthony Epsimos (@Chef_Epsimos) January 14, 2021

 pic.twitter.com/pp75oj5FaX— @HardThyne21 (@HardThyne21) November 12, 2020

Jadi, korang rasa sama ke tak muka Captain America dengan Biden ni?

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Fancy A Trip To Bangkok Or The Maldives? Here's How You Could Win A Free 4D3N Holiday Trip

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This Spotlight is sponsored by S P Setia.

Are you itching for a holiday or getaway? ;P
We've got great news! S P Setia has launched their SetiaCation campaign, and they're giving away prizes worth up to RM1.2 million, including guaranteed local staycations and overseas vacations.

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From now until 31 December 2022, S P Setia is running their SetiaCation campaign, where you'll get a guaranteed 3D2N staycation* when you buy a Setia home.What this means is that once you sign your Sale & Purchase Agreement (SPA) for your new home, you'll automatically be granted a free staycation at Amari Hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, or Johor Bahru.

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This is part of S P Setia's ongoing partnership with Onyx Hospitality Group for the launch of the all-new Amari Kuala Lumpur and Amari SPICE Penang this year.

That's not all. When you buy a Setia home, you'll be in the running to win a 4D3N holiday trip* to other Amari Hotels in the Maldives, Bangkok, Laos, and more!

Amari Havodda Maldives
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That's right, all you have to do is buy a Setia home (within Malaysia), and you'll stand a chance to win one of these luxurious overseas holiday trips! In fact, if you already own a Setia property, you can extend your privileges to immediate family members, so when they buy a unit, they can enjoy up to 3% Loyal Customer Rebate. :O

S P Setia has beautiful homes across Malaysia, from Penang and Klang Valley, to Johor and Kota Kinabalu.
Here's a look at some of their recent projects:

Serambi Villa in Kajang, Selangor | Double storey bungalow and semi-detached homes

Serambi Villa
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Adenia in Sepang, Selangor | Double-storey tropical homes with flexi-designed layouts

Adenia
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Casa Rica in Setia Greens, Penang | Two and three storey semi-detached homes

Casa Rica
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ViiA Residences in KL Eco City, Kuala Lumpur | 40-storey hotel and residences

ViiA Residences
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Sky Trees in Bukit Indah, Johor | Serviced apartment

Sky Trees
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Ready to own your dream home and have your dream vacation, both at the same time? Find out more about the SetiaCation campaign on their website today!

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*Terms and conditions apply.

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                This Local Service Collects Recyclable Waste From Your Home For Free

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                [VIDEO] Don't Have A Fixed Income? This SJKP Scheme Can Help You Get Housing Financing

Those eligible can get home loans of up to RM400,000 from participating banks.

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[VIDEO] Cara Abang Lori Ini 'Sound' Kereta Latihan Memandu Buat Ramai Dapat Relate. Betul!

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Bagi anda yang sudah mahir memandu kereta, pasti ada pengalaman pahit dan manis yang tidak dapat dilupakan semasa belajar di sekolah memandu bukan?

Mana tidaknya, sekolah memandu lah tempat pertama kita mula memegang stering kereta dan membawanya. Pasti rasa teruja itu ada semasa memandu kereta.Sudah tentu semasa belajar bersama guru memandu kita akan membawa dengan penuh berhemah dan mengikuti semua peraturan jalan raya.Namun, lain pula dengan video yang tular di TikTok ini apabila seorang lelaki sengaja mengusik kereta memandu di depannya kerana membawa terlalu slow mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @achik_ceo Betul jgk kn..time belajar bukan main lagi..dh dpt lesen hilang ape yg di belajarkan.##fyp ##abglori ##realtruckerslife ##racunitupasti ##10tayar  bunyi asal  - Boy Carlos Towing

Sengaja sakat lepas dapat lesen tidak akan memandu seperti itu

Menerusi video tersebut, kedengaran suara seorang lelaki sedang meluahkan rasa marahnya terhadap kereta yang berada di depannya.Kelihatan kereta tersebut merupakan kenderaan latihan untuk memandu yang sedang dipandu oleh seseorang dengan keadaan yang agak perlahan.Tetapi, apa yang lebih menghiburkan adalah, dia kemudian memberitahu bahawa orang yang sedang memandu kenderaan tersebut pasti tidak akan memandu dengan had laju itu kerana dia mesti akan mambawa jauh lebih laju selepas mendapat lesen.

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"Abang patut jadi pakar motivasi" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur mendengar nasihat lelaki tersebut. Malah, ramai yang memberitahu pasti orang itu sedang gementar kerana diperhatikan oleh cikgu memandu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 900.8K views, 105.5K likes dan 3,447 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Lain macam betul nasihat abang ni ya. Macam betul je :P


Banners, Balloons, Bullhorns, And Brollies: All The Photos From Day 1 Of #Bersih4

Day 1 of Bersih 4 rally began with people walking shoulder to shoulder in a sea of yellow for as far as our eyes could see. While the police estimated 25,000 people participated in Saturday's demonstration, Bersih - the pro-democracy group behind the rally - claimed almost 200,000 took part at the peak, the BBC reported.

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Image via Darion Goh/SAYS

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The Sun was smouldering, but the people remained calm as the streets of Kuala Lumpur were flooded with 'minions' clad in yellow, demanding change, with participants chanting, waving flags, carrying banners, yellow umbrellas, blasting bullhorns and singing Negaraku, Malaysia's national anthem.

The rally also saw Malaysian flags being waved alongside Gay Pride flags, giving the anti-government rally an almost festival-like vibe

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Image via Judith Yeoh/SAYS

Although the rally was scheduled for 2 pm, the sea of yellow crowds started assembling early at designated locations throughout the city, including at Sogo, Menara Maybank and Brickfields. At Masjid Jamek and Central Market, thousands gathered by 2 pm.

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Image via Judith Yeoh/SAYS

Image via Tang Ruyxn/SAYS

Image via Judith Yeoh/SAYS

According to The Star, the rally reached its peak at around 4.30pm at the makeshift stage set up near Dataran Merdeka, where Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, PKR President Dr Wan Azizah and PKR Secretary-General Rafizi Ramli gave speeches to the crowd

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Image via Tang Ruyxn/SAYS

Image via Tang Ruyxn/SAYS

Image via Tang Ruyxn/SAYS

Image via Tang Ruyxn/SAYS

Image via Tang Ruyxn/SAYS

Image via Tang Ruyxn/SAYS

Overall, things were orderly and there were helpful people

A man holding a sign saying St. John's Cathedral is open for people in need of medical attention or if anything happens.
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Medical team's tent at the rally

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A woman participant hands out free buns

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People were also distributing water bottles

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Image via Tang Ruyxn/SAYS

And boxes were placed along the roads for people to throw bottles

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After midnight, some were seen trying to bed down for the night while others continued to blare at their vuvuzelas

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Image via Judith Yeoh/SAYS

Image via Judith Yeoh/SAYS

Image via Judith Yeoh/SAYS

Image via Judith Yeoh/SAYS

Image via Judith Yeoh/SAYS

Image via Judith Yeoh/SAYS

As it can be seen from these photos here, Bersih 4 supporters of all ages and races were soldiering through the night, sleeping on the streets with their bags and sidewalks as pillows

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Image via Judith Yeoh/SAYS

Image via Judith Yeoh/SAYS

Image via Judith Yeoh/SAYS

Image via Judith Yeoh/SAYS

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Woman Alleges Postman Opened Her CNY Package And Ate The Goodies Sent By Her Mum

Editor's note: The story has been updated.

A Facebook post alleges that a Pos Malaysia worker violated her Chinese New Year (CNY) care package and ate the goodies inside

In her Facebook post on 5 February, Jessica, who is from Kuching and works in Kuala Lumpur, alleged that when she received the CNY package, that was packed by her mother, "one of my goodies was half-eaten"."Cellophane tape taken out and it was literally half gone. How can this happen? Does this mean all our packages are unsafe in your care?" she questioned Pos Malaysia in her post that has since gone viral.According to Jessica, the package was bubble wrapped by her mother.

In the photos shared by Jessica in her post, one of the containers is seen without the tape around its lid with the container half empty

Image via Jessica (Facebook)

Image via Jessica (Facebook)

She has since filed an official complaint with Pos Malaysia

While speaking to this SAYS writer, Jessica said that when she filed a complaint with Pos Malaysia via their website, she was told to visit a Pos Malaysia office in person in order to fill a form."So I did that [on Saturday] and now I'm awaiting their HQ to reply to me," she told SAYS.Meanwhile, her family in Kuching had also filed a complaint from their side, following which the Kuching Pos Laju department has gotten in touch with Jessica's sister.Jessica said that the Pos Laju boss is expected to meet her sister at 2pm today, 7 February.In an update on 9 February, the woman shared that Pos Laju is still investigating the handling of her CNY package and will get to the bottom of it."They also promised to take steps to ensure this doesn't happen again to any of their customers in the future," Jessica wrote in her updated Facebook post.According to her, the state general manager of Pos Laju in Kuching also arranged to personally deliver another batch of her mother's home-baked cookies to her doorstep.

Meanwhile, Jessica's Facebook post has received over a thousand comments from netizens, some of whom alleged that their Pos Laju parcels were also either opened or came with missing items

"Same here too," said one of the commentator while sharing a picture of their parcel.

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Another commentator wrote that one of their friends received their "parcel from Pos Laju last week within Klang Valley without products! Only documents she received. The envelope was torn and resealed".


Lebih 8k 'Shares', Wanita Ini Kongsi Resepi Kerepek Labu Guna 1 Bahan Je. Sedap & Simple!

Kerepek sememangnya kudap-kudap yang paling digemari ramai. Satu balang pasti tak cukup!

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Memang ternyata lebih menguntungkan jika anda hasilkan kerepek sendiri di rumah. Terdapat pelbagai bahan-bahan yang anda boleh gunakan seperti sayur bayam, tempe, pisang dan keladi. Kesemuanya pasti enak!Antara kerepek yang paling mudah untuk dihasilkan ialah kerepek labu. Sedap pula tu! Rasanya yang lemak pasti akan membuat anda nak lagi! :D

Untuk resepi kerepek labu yang paling ringkas, ikuti resepi perkongsian AffNie Shadun yang telah mendapat sebanyak 8.4k shares!

Bahan-bahan yang diperlukan adalah:

1 biji labuPenyagatGaram (ikut cita rasa anda)

Ikuti cara-cara membuatnya pula:

			1. Potongkan buah labu kepada 4 bahagian.2. Buangkan kulit labu sehingga tinggal sedikit bahagian hijau sahaja. 3. Dengan menggunakan penyagat, hiris labu dengan nipis dan panjang.

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			4. Lalukan hirisan labu di bawah air paip. (Tidak perlu rendam dalam air garam)5. Keringkan hirisan labu di bawah cahaya matahari.

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			6. Setelah kering, gorengkan hirisan labu pada api yang sederhana.

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			7. Apabila hirisan labu sudah rangup dan bertukar menjadi perang keemasan, angkat dan toskan. (Taburkan garam atau lada hitam mengikut cita rasa anda)

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Tips ekstra: Pastikan kerepek labu sudah sejuk sepenuhnya sebelum dipindahkan ke dalam balang untuk mengelakkan kerepek menjadi lemau.

Apabila kerepek labu sudah siap digoreng, inilah hasilnya. Garing, lazat dan lemak-lemak manis! :D

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PM Najib's Cat Kiky Is So Popular, It Has Its Own Instagram Account

Over the weekend, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak shared a photo of one of his cats, Kiky on Instagram.
In just a day, the post garnered more than 18,000 likes, with a lot of people commenting on how cute the cat is.

"A lot of people asked me to post a photo of Kiky yesterday. This is Kiky showing its tummy, asking for a belly rub. Extra."
Image via Instagram/Najib Razak

According to a report by Malay Mail Online, Najib bought Kiky seven years ago, in 2010.

Apart from updating his daily activities as a prime minister on his social media accounts, Najib also occasionally puts up photos of his adorable pets and the posts usually get a lot of likes and comments

Image via Instagram/Najib Razak

He even took the time to remind everyone that 8 August is International Cat Day by posting a photo of this little cutie recently

Image via Instagram/Najib Razak

Najib has three other cats, Persians, Leo, and Kiky's baby, Tiger

"I am going to China on a official visit for a few days. So, my cats will be like the house owners, they're going to have a lot of fun."
Image via Instagram/Najib Razak

The photo above was posted on 29 October last year, just a few days before Najib went on a six-day official visit to China on 31 October 2016.

"This cat's name is Simba. When we're taking photos, it poses so well. It only looks fierce, but in truth it's actually cute and loving."

Image via Instagram/Najib Razak

His pet Kiky seems to be his favourite, as it appears more often on his social media accounts compared to his other cats

"Kiky is giving me the side eye. Don't disturb (me), I want to take an afternoon nap."
Image via Instagram/Najib Razak

Kiky even has its own Instagram account with more than 2,500 followers

Image via Instagram/KikySeriPerdana

"Got home just in time to play with Kiky!"

Image via Twitter/Najib Razak

Image via Twitter/Najib Razak

The cat even appeared in a video with Najib

Image via YouTube/Online News TV

Image via YouTube/Online News TV

Knowing his love for cats, Deputy Minister of Tourism and Culture of Malaysia, Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin gifted Najib with a cat named, 'Korya' in August!

Terima Kasih Presiden UMNO, DS @NajibRazak sudi menerima kucing #AkuBudakMasjidTanah. Sokongan tak berbelah bagi dari kami. pic.twitter.com/eG2FQ27zTr— mas ermieyati (@emysamsudin) August 13, 2017

Terima Kasih Ketua Putri kerana menghadiahkan " Korya" kpd saya . pic.twitter.com/VZQoYh84if— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) August 13, 2017

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PM Najib's social media accounts are also used to promote his food adventures:

                20 Times Najib Proved That He Could Totally Become A Food Blogger

Bestlah!

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