McD's Of The Future Opens Up And It Looks Nothing Like The Fast Food Chain We Grew Up With

If you think McDonald's is all about unhealthy fast food using preservative-laden ingredients, you might want to think again!
The world renowned fast food chain has opened McDonald's Next in Hong Kong, which has been dubbed as the McDonald's of the future.

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The concept store has opened up in Hong Kong's busy Admiralty business and shopping district, featuring a huge salad and dessert bar, table service, and a modern, minimal dining area with mood lighting.

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The sleek restaurant, located in the busy district of Admirality features a huge salad bar (that serves asparagus and quinoa), table service and a modern dining area with moody lighting! So hipster, right?

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The concept restaurant, located near Admirality station in Hong Kong, has been specially designed by an Australian based company, Landini Associates, in a bid to compete with other higher-end burger restaurants.

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McDonald Next’s design is clearly impacted by the growth of modern, fast-casual chains. The restaurant is spacious, brightly lit with trendy lights, and covered in metallic surfaces. Customers order at what the company calls a “theater kitchen,” a glass counter that showcases ingredients.

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The Sydney-based design company said the grey-walled restaurant is "an experiment in non-design". "The colourful graphic environments that became the signature for McDonald's internationally, are now replaced with a simpler, quieter and more classic approach.

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The redesign doesn't stop at the decors! Product packaging and staff uniforms have also undergo some pretty awesome changes.

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The servers at Mcdonald's Next have replaced the standard yellow and red for a sleek all-black and grey uniform. The central kitchen is also exposed and set behind a glass counter, where customers can see the whole food preperation process.

    First try #createyourtastehk A photo posted by clementcyuen (@clementcyuen) on Dec 19, 2015 at 6:58am PST

As you can see, it has been stripped of much of the accustomed red and yellow branding.

Upon entering the establishment, you can order and customize your item through a touch-screen monitor.
Calling it “Create Your Taste” experiment, you can then pick up your food at the counter when it’s ready, or an employee will bring it to your seat.

    朝聖一下，麥當勞Next #McDonaldsNext #NewInTown #NewDesign #WorkLife #instanews A photo posted by ChungChingYee (@christinechingyee) on Dec 10, 2015 at 12:14am PST

The concept restaurant features the Create Your Taste touchscreens that are already in some branches around the world. The experiment has been piloted in San Francisco and New York.

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    New McDonald's, new style #mcdonaldsnext #mcdonalds #admiralty #burger #salad #createyourtaste #freshoffyourmind #hongkong #hkig #food #foodporn A photo posted by @kioherman on Dec 18, 2015 at 12:00am PST

Salad in McDonald's. The future is definitely here, guys.

To provide more convenience and comfort for customers, there are water dispensers and phone chargers on every table!

All water dispensers come with cups.
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Now you won't have to worry about not being able to 'check in' because of a flat battery.
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Some 70-odd seats come equipped with charging stations and micro USB cords, Apple Lightning cords and pre-Lightning iPhone cords. There are also water dispensers if you wish to take a break from drinking Coke.

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More photos of this shiny new Maccas:

    At #McDonalds concept shop #McDonaldsNext in Admiralty, #HongKong. Cool concept with lots of fun new components like electronic self order (throughout the store), wired/wireless charging stations on all the tables, and building your own salad and burger. My only qualm is that it isn't crowd friendly when it is rush hour; otherwise love the new! A photo posted by Stephanie (@schuchutrain) on Dec 28, 2015 at 12:34am PST

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    Its been called "the most remarkably modern and stylish McDonald's we've ever seen" and heralded as "the McDonalds of the Future" Another shot of our recent design for @mcdonalds_hongkong #mcdonaldsnext Photo by Ross Honeysett #rosshoneysett #interiordesign #hospitalitydesign A photo posted by Landini Associates (@landiniassociates) on Jan 3, 2016 at 4:42pm PST

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Landini Associates are now working on other similar “McDonald’s Next” restaurants in Australia, China, Singapore and at other locations in Hong Kong. Fingers crossed for one to open in Malaysia too!

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Late last year, a kind-hearted McDonald's employee named Kenny went above and beyond to help this old man:

                A McDonald's Employee Put Everything On Hold To Help This Handicapped Customer

He went above and beyond his responsibilities to show compassion is still a thing!

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Penang Delivery Rider Brings 1-Year-Old Baby To Work Because He Can't Afford Childcare

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A delivery rider in Penang recently went viral on social media after his photos were uploaded by a police officer who sympathised with him

On 26 July, SJN Rohayu Mohd Rodzi, who works at the Southwest district police headquarters, uploaded photos of the foodpanda delivery rider while he was at the senior police officers' housing complex in Sungai Dua."I went out of my car and went straight to the father and child, it was scorching hot and the kid was sweating. No one to take care of the kid, would have to pay if sent to childcare," she wrote. "The baby was quiet, understanding that his dad was working to earn money. In the carrier, there was an empty bottle. Penang residents, if you see this father and child please help accordingly. If you can't give them aid, then it's enough to pray for them to be safe while on the motorcycle delivering customers' orders. May you be blessed, abang foodpanda."

Rohayu's post has garnered over 7,600 shares and 1,000 comments.

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The rider has been identified as 29-year-old Muhammad Razwan from Paya Terubong.
He explained that he had to bring his one-year-old son to work as there is no one home to take care of the child.

In an interview with Harian Metro, Muhammad Razwan revealed that he started working as a delivery rider six months ago after being laid off as a janitor at a factory.Meanwhile, his wife, Nor Hasliza Abdullah, is an assistant at a clinic.He said that because both of them are working, there is no one to take care of his youngest son, forcing him to take the responsibility of bringing the child along to work."Actually, I've been bringing my son since I started working as a delivery rider because no one is home to watch him. My income isn't enough to pay for childcare because I am still renting a house for RM400 a month and my three other children, aged seven, five, and three years old, had to be sent to my wife's aunt's house as our finances are still unstable," he clarified."My work hours are quite flexible so I can bring my son when picking up and delivering customers' orders," he added.According to him, every time he brings his son, he would place the boy in a carrier tied to his body. Muhammad Razwan also said that he would make his son wear a hat to protect his head. "My son is not fussy, but he is still small. So, he doesn't understand and has thrown away many hats that I put on him."

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Muhammad Razwan says that he feels a need to explain himself to netizens who questioned his action of bringing his son to work.
"Truth is, I'm forced to do so and I would not bring him along if I could afford to pay for childcare," he said.

The man added that he's grateful to have a job after being unemployed for a few months."If there are a lot of orders, I can earn about RM500 a week but sometimes it's just RM200," he said."No matter what, I'm grateful and thankful for customers because some of them would give my son donations when they meet us. Only Allah can repay their good deeds and today, I will be moving to Mak Mandin and my son will be watched by an aunt living nearby."

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Mungkin Tiada Rezeki Nak Bersedekah, Lelaki Ini Pasrah Jumpa Selipar Dalam Bubur Kacang

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Pada bulan puasa ini pasti ramai umat Islam yang tidak mahu melepaskan peluang untuk bersedekah

Tambahan pula, Allah telah menjanjikan pahala yang berlipat kali ganda bagi orang yang bersedekah pada bulan mulia ini. Selain itu, ia juga dapat menghapuskan dosa-dosa kita. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok berkenaan niat sedekah seorang lelaki tidak kesampaian apabila dia terjumpa selipar di dalam tong bubur telah mendapat tumpuan ramai. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @ashhryyyyy Every 2,3 days my sister akan buatkan satu tong bubur kacang atau bubur pulut hitam untuk aku sedekah every customer yang datang makan. Jauh perjalanan setiap hari dari tanjung sedeli ke bandar johor. Tak tahu mana silap, cuma takde rezeki. Sayang sangat, rasa sedih sebab bukak bukak ada selipar, mask memang completely tak boleh makan, takkan nak diam diam bagi customer je. Tak tahu siapa yang buat macam ni. Takpelah, mungkin takde rezki today ada rezeki hari lain. //   Sesungguhnya2019 - Alif Satar & Raihan

Baru nak sedekah, sekali terkejut jumpa selipar dalam bubur

Menerusi video yang dikongsi oleh @ashhryyyyy, kelihatan seorang lelaki merakam sebuah tong yang berisi bubur kacang untuk disedekahkan. Namun, apa yang mengejutkan ramai adalah apabila terdapat beberapa pasang selipar di dalam tong berisi bubur kacang tersebut. Di ruangan kapsyen, lelaki itu jelas berasa kecewa dengan situasi yang berlaku. Dia juga pasrah menyatakan mungkin tiada rezekinya untuk bersedekah pada hari itu.

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"Tak apa Allah tahu, niat nak buat baik pun dapat pahala tau. Ni pula kena khianat dapat pahala lagi. Allah tahu segalanya" - Netizen

Ekoran tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 2.5M tontonan, 99.9K tanda suka dan 2.9K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut bersimpati dengan nasib lelaki itu.Malah, ada juga yang mendoakan supaya dia mendapat rezeki yang lebih baik.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Siapalah yang tergamak letak selipar dalam bubur tu. Apa-apa pun min doakan semoga abang diberikan rezeki yang lebih luas lagi lepas ni :')

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[QUIZ] Mix And Match Your Favourite Foods And We’ll Guess What Your 2021 Will Be Like

Food, glorious food! We looove food, but we also love mixing it up to add that spice in our lives.

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Mixing and matching makes things so much more fun. That's why Celcom is doing something extraaa special to end the year, with their latest Mix & Match deal. Here's a hint: it involves receiving two phones, for free :O But first, let's find out how YOUR "mix and match" tastes will shape up your 2021.

It's real simple guys, all you have to do is mix and match these yummy dishes by choosing your top two favourite options for each question. Then, leave it to us to predict your future!

Quiz not loading? Just hit 'Refresh'!Note: This quiz is for entertainment purposes only. Dun so serious, k? ;)

There's nothing better than having the freedom of mixing and matching your favourite things.
No one understands this better than Celcom, as they're spoiling you with choices so that you can get the perfect combo of 2 FREE phones of your pick!

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All you have to do is sign up for Celcom's MEGA Family Line, and you'll receive two phones absolutely free of charge! There are 15 smartphones to choose from, so you can be sure to get your perfect match. Among the phones up for grabs are Vivo Y50, Vivo Y11, OPPO A93, Samsung Galaxy A51, and Samsung S10e!You'll even have the choice to upgrade to better phone combos by adding on RM199 when signing up. Click here for the full list of phones under this deal.

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What's great about Celcom's Mix & Match is that there are no upfront payments, deposits, or downpayments required! Enjoy zero additional costs when you subscribe to the Celcom MEGA Family Line.You'll also get to enjoy up to 150GB of high-speed Internet, combined with the 'INTERNETshare' add-on, to be shared with your loved one in the family plan!

So, which two phones will you mix and match, hmm?

Ready to receive your free phones? Sign up for the Celcom MEGA Family Line at Celcom's eStore to get your top two picks now!
You can take a look at the phones available under the Mix & Match deal here.

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Malaysia Airlines Is Offering Up To 55% Discount On Flight Tickets For Maxis Customers

Maxis and Hotlink subscribers are gonna be enjoying some pretty amazing travel perks and discounts from Malaysia Airlines over the next year or so

The telecommunications company recently announced a year-long partnership with Malaysia Airlines, alongside travel aggregator site Expedia and ride-hailing app Grab.

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Throughout the year, Maxis and Hotlink subscribers will be able to take advantage of special deals via these three programmes:

1. Malaysia Airlines Ultimate Travelicious Deals: Up to 55% discounts on international and domestic flight tickets

Maxis and Hotlink customers will get to enjoy additional discounts during the campaign, which happens twice a year.The first phase is currently ongoing until 13 May 2019, with flight tickets for travel from 29 April 2019 to 31 March 2020.HOW TO ENJOY THE OFFER:1. Download the MyMaxis, Hotlink RED, Hotlink Flex and MyMaxis Biz Apps from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.2. Click on 'Deals' and select 'Malaysia Airlines Ultimate Travelicious Deals' (below).3. Download the promo code and click on the link at the bottom of the 'Deals' page to make the flight booking.More info here.

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2. MHexplorer Student Travel Programme: Additional savings and discounts from Hotlink, Grab, and Expedia on top of up to 20% discount on flight tickets

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From now until the end of March 2020, Hotlink and Maxis customers who sign up for the MHexplorer Student Travel Programme will stand a chance to win flight tickets to Bali, Tokyo, Seoul or Osaka. You will also earn 2X Enrich miles when you purchase flight tickets during the MHexplorer Friends and Family promo, which happens twice a year. All you have to do is download the promo code from the Hotlink Flex, Hotlink RED, or MyMaxis apps and key it in when making the purchase.More info here.

3. Exclusive discounts on MH Mobile App: Up to 30% off on international and domestic flight tickets

Starting from the second half of the year, Maxis and Hotlink customers will get access to exclusive deals on the MH Mobile App three times a year. Just keep an eye out for the announcement via the app and SMS.

So, where are you flying off to next? :p

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In other telco news, rivals Celcom and Digi are reportedly merging their operations across Asia:

                Celcom And Digi Are Reportedly Merging Their Operations Across Asia

The merger would involve at least 300 million mobile subscribers in Asia.

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Kongsi Video Makan Habis Sampai Lebih RM5K, Wanita Ini Ditegur Netizen Jangan 'Show Off'

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Kadangkala, menikmati makanan di restoran mahal bersama keluarga atau kawan-kawan itu perlu

Bukan apa, kita kena juga reward diri sendiri setelah penat bekerja mencari duit. Sekali sekala nak merasa makanan mahal apa salahnya kan?Tetapi, lain pula yang terjadi kepada seorang wanita ini apabila video perkongsiannya makan di sebuah restoran mahal hingga mencecah RM5,000 dipertikai oleh netizen.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @miznur888 Syukur Alhamdulillah untuk rezeki ##tiktok ##teamibu ##primercherang ##fyp ##fyp ##n97 ##wagyu  orijinal ses - Nuretdin

Rezeki dapat makan daging Wagyu berharga lebih RM4,000, tapi ditegur netizen jangan menunjuk

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @miznur888 dengan kapsyen "syukur Alhamdulillah untuk rezeki", kelihatan dia dan keluarganya pergi makan di sebuah restoran N97 Bangsar.Apa yang menarik adalah restoran itu terkenal dengan daging Wagyu yang berharga lebih RM4,000. Itu menyebabkan harga keseluruhan makanan yang dipesan menjadi RM5,281.50.Namun begitu, niatnya disalah anggap oleh sesetengah netizen dan dia telah ditegur supaya jangan menunjuk harga makanan itu kerana boleh jatuh riak.

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"Perlu ke tunjuk harga tu? Bersyukur jelah dapat makan makanan mahal" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah mendapat hampir 120K views, 3.2K likes dan 155 shares di TikTok.Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen berpendapat wanita itu sengaja ingin menunjuk dia makan di tempat mahal dan ada yang berkata dia tidak perlu menayang harga bilnya. Malah, ada yang merasakan itu satu pembaziran.Tetapi, ada juga yang berfikiran positif dan berpendapat agar lebih baik kita menumpang gembira melihat kesenangan orang lain dan berdoa satu hari nanti kita mampu seperti itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Kalau kita fikir baik, baiklah jadinya. Kalau kita fikir negatif, buruklah jadinya. Apa-apa pun lain orang lain rezeki :)

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Chinese-Speaking Malay Patient Helps Elderly Woman Who Struggles In BM To Talk To Nurses

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A viral video shared by a woman on TikTok garnered praise and warmed the hearts of netizens

The short video, shared on TikTok on 29 May, shares how a Malay woman helped an elderly Chinese woman at a hospital.The video explained that nurses at the hospital struggled to understand the request of an elderly Chinese woman due to her poor Bahasa Melayu."The auntie then came to my bed and I communicated in Mandarin with her," said TikTok user @purplegularose.Based on the video's caption, nurses warned the Chinese woman against doing so in order to not disturb the Malay woman as she was suffering from a stroke. However, she clarified that she was okay and agreed to help.

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The auntie wanted to borrow a phone to call her children, and she was able to do so thanks to the Malay woman

@purplegularose wrote that the auntie held out her hand and expressed gratitude multiple times. Even the auntie's child thanked the woman over the phone."Helping others in life is a responsibility," said TikTok user @purplegularose.The comments section of the TikTok has since been flooded with words of praise and hopes of a steady recovery for the stroke patient.

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In a follow-up video, @purplegularose said that the auntie left the hospital with a heavy heart because she had to leave her

The auntie then told the woman to call her after she is discharged as she wants to recommend an acupuncture place. The elderly woman gave @purplegularose some money and then held her hands for long while before leaving.The TikTok user also expressed gratitude for all the support, praise, and well wishes she received over her viral video. She also advised her viewers to live life for the happiness of yourself and others.

Watch the TikTok here:

  @purplegularose Hidup ini bantu membantu itu amanah,ank auntie pun ckp terima kasih dlm phone td. #fyp #fypviral #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #xybza #stroke #sayang #chinese  original sound - cik_xii - cik_xii


PDRM Offers Help To Family After Father Was Arrested For Stealing Rice And Milk

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Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage recently caught a man breaking into a restaurant in Kota Tinggi, Johor

Harian Metro reported that the incident took place around 4.15am on Saturday, 3 April.A police report was filed at the Kota Tinggi police station and it was confirmed that the suspect, acting alone, only stole a bag of rice and a carton of milk.

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The man has since been arrested under Section 475 of the Penal Code

According to Utusan Malaysia, the 38-year-old was apprehended at his house in Taman Kuso 11 hours after the break-in.He tested positive for heroin and police noted that he also had six previous criminal records, three of them involving drug abuse.Kota Tinggi district police chief Supt Hussin Zamora  said that the suspect is an Indonesian man who is now a permanent resident of Malaysia after having married a local. The arrest was made after authorities received information from the public."Following the arrest, the police confiscated a bag of rice weighing 10kg and a Yamaha LC135 motorcycle that was registered under the name of the suspect's wife," Hussin Zamora explained.

The issue went viral on Facebook with netizens showing sympathy for the suspect

One person wrote, "Maybe he has financial difficulty and stole the items to feed his wife and kids. May God ease everything. It would be wonderful if the owner permits it."

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Another netizen noted, "I feel sorry seeing someone steal food. During this Movement Control Order (MCO) we don't know if some people livelihoods were affected."

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"Don't arrest him. Can I help pay for it? I feel sorry. Maybe he was desperate for his children," another comment read.

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Kota Tinggi police decided to pay the man's family a visit and offer them aid

Kota Tinggi police station chief Insp Wan Nasrul Fariq told Kosmo! that he paid a visit to the family home to hand over a contribution after learning that the family lives in hardship."The family is quite underprivileged and they only depend on the wife's salary of RM30 a day. And she only gets paid on days she has work. Since they have young children who might need food so we took the initiative to pay a visit in order to help ease the burden of this family through the donation of basic necessities," he said.

The suspect was found to have three young children, the eldest being in Standard Three of primary school and the youngest being six months old. "When we arrived, the wife just sobbed. We hope other people will not take the easy way out regardless of what problems we face. Every action we take has consequences," Wan Nasrul Fariq added.He also noted that the wife did not know about her husband stealing from the restaurant."Even if we live in hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is still room for us to apply for aid from any NGO or politician who wants to help," he added.

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Man In Kuala Langat Allegedly Beaten To Death By His Parents, Siblings & Close Relatives

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Recently, in Ladang Baru Kelanang, Banting, a man was allegedly beaten to death by his mother, father, siblings, and close relatives

The crime took place on the evening of Thursday, 1 July, Bernama reported yesterday, 2 July.According to Kuala Langat district police chief SP Ahmad Ridhwan Mohd [email protected], the victim was said to have gone to the family house in a drunken state at around 6.30pm."He disturbed and assaulted several family members and smashed the windscreen of a younger sibling's car with rocks. The family retaliated and beat him up with sticks, chairs and rocks," he said.The victim, who was unemployed and in his early 30s, suffered serious head injuries."He was taken by an ambulance to Hospital Banting where he died," Ahmad Ridhwan added.

Following which, police arrested 16 individuals of the family including eight women at the family house between 1am and 3am yesterday

Ahmad Ridhwan said that at about 10.15pm on Thursday night, the Banting Hospital informed them that the victim had died while undergoing treatment in the emergency ward of the hospital due to the injuries.Acting on the information, police then arrested the 16 family members."Those detained for further investigation include eight women and eight adult men, aged between 17 and 60s, who were believed to have been at the scene during the assault," he said.Police also seized sticks, chairs, and rocks believed to have been used in the assault.

File photo of SP Ahmad Ridhwan Mohd [email protected]
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The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code

Those found guilty under Section 302 of the Penal Code are given the death sentence.

Meanwhile, a man who is serving 1,050 years in jail for raping his stepdaughter has applied to appeal his conviction and sentence:

                Man Sentenced To 1,050 Years In Jail For Raping Stepdaughter Wants To Appeal Conviction

He was sentenced to 24 strokes of the cane along with the jail term by the Klang Sessions Court on 27 January.

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Our Ringgit Is Weakening Because Of The Prospect Of War In The Middle East

The escalating geopolitical tension in the Middle East following the killing of Iranian Major General, Qasem Soleimani, is weakening the ringgit as traders shift towards the United States dollar (USD)

A Bernama report said that as of 9.06am today, 8 January, the ringgit was at 4.1100/1140 against the USD from 4.0910/0950 at yesterday's closing time.The prospect of a war in the Middle East has led traders to shift towards the USD, considered to be one of the three major safe-haven currencies in the world. The other two are the Japanese yen and the Swiss franc, which is also the legal tender of Liechtenstein and the Italian exclave of Campione d'Italia.

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While the start of 2020 was good for the ringgit — it reached a nine-month high against the dollar on 2 January — it has been closing lower following the airstrike at Baghdad International Airport

According to an analyst quoted by Bernama last week, the airstrike by the United States on Friday morning has led to global geopolitical uncertainty."Despite the benchmark Brent crude soaring 3.8% to USD68.79, the ringgit continued to decline due to fears of economic activity disruption," the analyst told Bernama."From what we can see, tensions will continue to rise and the Middle Eastern region, which is rich in oil, will be on a hotspot until the intensity subsides," she said, adding that the airstrike by Washington had led to several military powerhouses to condemn the attack while Iran had vowed to retaliate.A dealer, who was commenting on the situation, echoed the same sentiments.According to him, the escalating tensions have hampered buying sentiment for ringgit as "traders are worried that the tension will persist and have a negative effect on investors' risk appetite moving forward".

Meanwhile, following Iran vowing to retaliate against the US, experts expect that the situation will escalate faster than expected and it will continue to make the ringgit move in reverse mode

"Oil prices are expected to be on upward momentum in the coming weeks, but the geopolitical sentiment will drag down business confidence," an analyst was quoted as saying last week."Adding to that, the rising problem will cause global trade to decline further. This will hurt the economy further. It is also expected that the relationship between the US and China will be more sour as China is a key partner of Iran and a major buyer of the country's oil," she added.

Burning debris are seen on a road near Baghdad International Airport on 3 January.
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And it's not just the USD, as the local note has traded lower against a basket of major currencies, reported Bernama

The ringgit fell against the Singapore dollar to 3.0413/0454 from 3.0331/0369 and declined against the Japanese yen to 3.8087/8135 from 3.7715/7759.It depreciated against the British pound to 5.3894/3955 from 5.3887/3956 and was lower against the euro to 4.5868/5916 from 4.5750/5811.

Opening Malaysian foreign exchange: Jan 8, 2020US -------------- 4.1100/1140 S'PORE ---------- 3.0413/0454YEN ------------- 3.8087/8135POUND --------- 5.3894/3955EURO ---------- 4.5868/5916— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) January 8, 2020


This Cosy Hideout In KL Offers Good Coffee Made By Barista Instructors

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Situated along a small neighbourhood alley in Old Klang Road is this cosy nook where you can find a good cuppa joe made by professionals

The entrance, which looks like something out of a Peter Rabbit storybook, appears as just another house along Jalan Jugra.

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But as you enter, it opens up into this picturesque escape away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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Image via Barista Guild Asia (Provided to SAYS)

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Run as a coffee school and barista academy, Barista Guild Asia recently opened its space to the public to unwind with a cup of coffee and some light snacks

Like many businesses during this pandemic, the school was forced to shut down two of their locations prior to this pivot.In an attempt to start anew earlier this year, they moved to rent a space with Sekeping Jugra in this quiet residential area in KL, but have only started operating recently due to Movement Control Order (MCO) restrictions.

Image via Barista Guild Asia (Provided to SAYS)

Since it's also an academy run by barista instructors, they don't see themselves as a conventional cafe but as more of a quiet retreat for those who enjoy coffee."We have people challenging us to make them coffee just they way they like it. We welcome that with wide open arms. Coffee is an individualised beverage," they shared with SAYS.

Image via Barista Guild Asia (Provided to SAYS)

Image via Barista Guild Asia (Provided to SAYS)

Image via Barista Guild Asia (Provided to SAYS)

Aside from coffee, they offer desserts like butter cake, chocolate cake, and carrot cake, as well as Basque cheesecake

They also serve salmon, duck, and vegetarian quiches, among other yummies.

Image via Barista Guild Asia (Facebook)

Image via Barista Guild Asia (Provided to SAYS)

Image via Barista Guild Asia (Provided to SAYS)

You can grab your cup to go or chill at one of their open-air tables.

Image via Barista Guild Asia (Provided to SAYS)

Image via Barista Guild Asia (Provided to SAYS)

Image via Barista Guild Asia (Provided to SAYS)

Take note that you need to make a reservation a day in advance before heading there.
Here's where they're located:

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Address5, Jalan Jugra, 58100 Kuala LumpurOpening hours9am – 5pm (Daily)Closed on Saturdays.You can book a reservation through WhatsApp.Website | Facebook | Instagram


9 Traditional Tea Time Snacks From Around Asia That Will Make You Drool

As Malaysians, we love our teh and kuih, but have you wondered what people around the rest of Asia eat for tea time?

There's no denying the universal fact that food sparks joy. From our local curry puffs, kuih, and cucur, to quintessential British cucumber finger sandwiches, each part of the world has got a personal spin on classic snacks when the mid-afternoon cravings roll around.

Whether sweet or savoury, we love every tasty snack imaginable that comes our way, so here's a taste of how the rest of Asia enjoys their afternoon tea:

1. Rice flour Aggala, Sri Lanka

Image via My Lankan Food Journal

Aggala is a sweet and slightly peppery afternoon treat, which is typically made with roasted rice, honey or jaggery (a type of unrefined natural sugar), raw coconut, and pepper.These doughnut hole-lookalikes take on a nutty flavour with a pleasant gritty texture — best enjoyed with a lovely cup of Ceylon tea.

2. Cireng, Indonesia

Image via @dapurfhira (Facebook)

A popular Sundanese snack from West Java, piping hot cireng or aci goreng is perfect as a tea time snack, especially when it's cold and rainy outside. The traditional snack is mainly made from tapioca flour and deep-fried for a delightfully crispy and chewy texture. While cireng is good to consume with or without a dipping sauce, it is usually paired with a spiced tamarind dip called bumbu rujak.

3. Vada Pav, India

Image via Cook With Kushi

Originating from Mumbai, vada pav is a popular street food, on top of being a favourite midday snack. Sandwiched between two buns, a spicy potato patty is layered with fragrant garlic and green chutney — kinda like a deep-fried potato burger! :D

4. Amardeen, Lebanon

Image via Rose Water and Orange Blossom

Essentially a super-concentrated fruit roll-up, amardeen is a beloved snack in Lebanon, and its popularity stretches to the entire Middle East. It's made up of simple ingredients — chopped apricots, citrus juice, and sugar — but packs a massive punch of flavour for a superb midday pick-me-up.

5. Khanom Buang, Thailand

Image via SBS

Ubiquitous in Thailand's street food scene, these Thai crispy pancakes that look a bit like tacos are also fondly enjoyed by locals in their homes. Khanom Buang is generally filled with a savoury or sweet topping that sits on fluffy white meringue. A bite of the former usually includes chopped shrimps mixed with pepper, coriander, sugar, and fish sauce, while the sweet version is topped with shredded egg yolks that have been boiled in syrup, called foi thong.

6. Newari Bara, Nepal

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Newari bara is a savoury pancake courtesy of the native Newari ethnic group in Kathmandu Valley, and can be eaten plain or alongside tomato achar and other curries. Served alongside a good cup of chiya – sweet milk tea –  this crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside pancake highlights the simplicity and versatility of lentils (usually split black lentils or a mixture of split moong lentils). A hearty and yummy afternoon delight, yum!

7. Bahn Cam, Vietnam

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Vietnamese bahn cam are chewy morsels of glutinous rice flour, beautifully rolled in sesame seeds. The popular snack is deep fried, resulting in a crispy texture, besides the crunch from sesame seeds. Adding to the appetising factor, Bahn cam is traditionally filled with red bean paste, which sometimes has jasmine flower essence added for a layer of complexity, and goes wonderfully well with teas that feature a green tea and jasmine blend.

8. Gukhwa Ppang, Korea

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Baked in a chrysanthemum-shaped mould, gukhwa ppang is a soft, fluffy pastry that locals and non-Koreans both adore for its red bean filing, especially when enjoyed on cooler days. Contrary to its name, there is no chrysanthemum added to the batter, and simply refers to the flower-shaped mould its cooked in. This is similar to another Korean tea time favourite, bungeo ppang, which is red bean filling in a cute fish-shaped pastry.

9. Kare pan, Japan

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Kare pan or Japanese curry buns, are delectable pastries with a savoury curry filling, encrusted in a light coating of panko crumbs. Airy and chewy, the springy texture of kare pan makes it one of the most popular items in Japanese bakeries. Imagine biting into a freshly deep-fried kare pan that is crispy, yet non-greasy, oozing with mild Japanese curry, and you'll have a picture of how tantalising this afternoon snack can be, ahhh pure bliss!

These snacks from around Asia sure look good, don't they? Whether it is sweet or savoury, traditional or modern, afternoon tea is fully satisfying when there are snacks involved, heheh! :P

So, if you're salivating and suddenly hear your tummy rumbling, here's some good news — KFC has the perfect tea time snack for you to curb your cravings, right now at home!

Image via KFC

KFC's Snek Jimat, available every day from 2pm to 5pm, comes in two amazing combos to brighten up your afternoon.Starting at a great deal of RM5.99 when you dine-in, Snek Jimat Combo A comprises everybody's favourite Cheesy Wedges and four pieces of Nuggets.  For the potato lovers, you'll want to get your hands on Combo B, which comes with one Loaded Potato Bowl and Crispier Fries, priced at RM7.99! Add RM2 to your order and you can make your afternoons even sweeter with a thirst-quenching Lemonade drink, mmm! What an absolute deal, right?Takeaway, self-collect, and delivery options for KFC's Snek Jimat are also available exclusively through the app, so hurry on over and score this amazing deal for yourself!

If you're hungry for more, head on over to KFC Malaysia for information! :D

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Who Offered Johor Sultan To Take Up The Next Agong Post?

In a post on his official Facebook page, yesterday, 14 October, Sultan Ibrahim Ismail of Johor claims that he rejected the offer to become the next Agong out of respect for the rotation tradition

Screenshot of the Johor Sultan's post on his official Facebook page.
Image via Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar via Facebook

The post was later picked up by several news sites, including SAYS

However, in doing so, all the news sites, not excluding this SAYS writer, overlooked the most important thing here: Who offered Sultan Ibrahim Ismail of Johor to take up the next Yang Di-Pertuan Agong post?None of the reports, from Malaysiakini to The Star among others, actually specify it.The Conference of Rulers has always followed the tradition and convention in electing the next Agong. Under the tradition of rotation system, set by the Conference of Rulers, when the Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V, was already the next in line, how did the offer to be the next Agong to Sultan of Johor come about?

The rotation system has been enforced since 31 August 1957

Under the rotation system, the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal, currently Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, asks the next in line on the list whether or not he is prepared to be chosen as Yang di-Pertuan Agong. This is done prior to the selection process..The Rulers then cast their votes, which is done through secret ballot.After which, if the candidate receives at least five votes, he becomes the next Agong.According to Constitutional expert Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi, who was speaking to The Star Online, when the first rotation list was drawn up after 1957, the first name in the order was decided based upon the seniority of tenure as Sultan."But at that time, the most eligible and senior candidates (the then Sultans of Johor and Pahang) turned down the offer to become the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. So, the position was offered to the next most senior and eligible candidate (which was Abdul Rahman of Negeri Sembilan)," he was quoted as saying by The Star Online.As such, Tuanku Abdul Rahman's appointment as the Agong was reflective of the natural progression of the rotation system, the Prof Emeritus told The Star Online.

Abdul Rahman of Negeri Sembilan King of Malaysia walking to his aircraft followed by his entourage in KL, 1938.
Image via Getty Images

So...

If such has been the tradition, then the Sultan of Kelantan — who being the next in line based on the rotation system — had he declined the offer, the same offer would actually have gone to the Sultan of Pahang, who is next in line.Then what is the basis of the claim that the Sultan of Johor was offered the post?When he was not even the next in line for the post, how can he decline?Is all of this just hearsay?However, if it is just hearsay, why then did the Sultan of Johor issue such a statement?And if there was indeed such an offer made to the Johor Sultan, does this mean the Conference of Rulers wanted to break the tradition of rotation system?That's a highly unlikely thing for the rulers to do, but if they did, does it mean the Sultan of Kelantan was not their first choice, despite him being the next in line? But why?

Sultan of Kelantan Sultan Muhammad V and Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar (right).
Image via Bernama via NST

Well, it turns out, the Facebook page of Johor Southern Tigers, where Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Ibrahim usually issues his statements, may possibly be the source of such a claim

Earlier on 14 October, the Facebook page of Johor Southern Tigers posted claiming that the Johor Sultan had "respectfully declined the offer" to be the next Agong.The said post, since deleted from the Johor Southern Tigers' page, read: "This was all done as the sultan of Johor insists on giving his utmost focus on the sovereignty of Johor and the welfare of the people of Johor".Additionally, in the comment section, the page had claimed, in a reply to another comment, that all the other rulers had wanted the Johor Sultan to be next Agong."But the Johor Sultan has declined the offer to concentrate fully on Johor," read the comment, as reported by Malaysiakini.

Screenshot of the deleted post.
Image via Di Ambang PRU 14

What is your take on all this? Comment below to share your views.


PAS Harap Kerajaan Dapat Hapuskan Riba Bagi Bayaran Balik Pinjaman PTPTN

Majoriti individu yang mahu melanjutkan pelajaran di peringkat universiti pastinya akan membuat pinjaman daripada Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN)

Pinjaman daripada organisasi ini sentiasa menjadi pilihan kerana peluang untuk mendapatkan kelulusan adalah lebih mudah malah kadar faedah yang ditetapkan untuk pembayaran balik juga rendah.

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Namun dalam satu kenyataan yang dikeluarkan Timbalan Mursyidul Am PAS, beliau berharap agar faedah tersebut dapat dihapuskan

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Memetik laporan Harian Metro, Datuk Ahmad Yakob berkata jika kerajaan yang bakal diterajui oleh Perikatan Nasional kelak tidak dapat menghapuskan PTPTN, cukuplah jika peminjam sekadar membayar jumlah pinjaman sahaja dengan tanpa sebarang faedah dikenakan. “Sekiranya kerajaan (diterajui Perikatan Nasional) hari ini tidak dapat menyelesaikan isu (menghapuskan hutang) PTPTN, jika dapat selesaikan tanpa riba pun sudah okay.“Isu (PTPTN) ini, jangan kata pengecualian sebab (dalam Islam) bila pinjam kena bayar, cuma jangan dikenakan riba,” katanya.

Mungkin bagus juga cadangan ini. Sekurang-kurangnya ia mampu membantu lebih ramai peminjam untuk membayar pinjaman mereka.

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Sistem Baru Tol Malaysia Ini Sangat Canggih, Pemandu Tak Perlu Perlahankan Kereta Pun

Sejak kebelakangan ini, kebanyakan plaza tol di Malaysia telah melaksanakan sistem elektronik tanpa tunai bagi memudahkan dan mempercepat pergerakan kenderaan

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Walau bagaimanapun, penggunaan kad Touch n' Go dan SmartTAG di plaza tol mungkin akan berakhir dalam masa terdekat.

Ini kerana pihak berkuasa akan memperkenal sistem terbaru yang lebih canggih, moden, dan efisien dengan menggunakan teknologi Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

Tag RFID.
Image via Sin Chew Daily

Ketua Pengarah Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (MHA) Datuk Ismail Md Salleh baru-baru ini mengumumkan bahawa sistem pembayaran digital terbaru yang menggunakan sistem ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) berasaskan RFID ini akan menggantikan sistem yang sedia ada.Sistem RFID yang bakal diaplikasi ini adalah lebih cekap dan lebih canggih daripada menggunakan kad Touch 'n Go dan SmartTAG untuk membayar di plaza tol.Dengan sistem ini juga, pengguna jalan raya hanya perlu memasang tag khas pada kenderaan dan melalui plaza tol tanpa perlu memperlahan atau berhenti sepenuhnya. Sensor di plaza tol akan mengesan tag dan debit secara automatik.

Sistem baru ini akan diaplikasi secara berperingkat bermula dari Januari 2018

Sin Chew Daily melaporkan bahawa MHA sedang menjalankan percubaan untuk sistem baru ini sebelum membenarkan orang ramai menggunakannya seawal 28 Januari tahun depan.Dalam masa yang sama, Ismail memberitahu tag RFID ini telah digunakan oleh polis dan pihak berkuasa lain seperti Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat dan perkhidmatan ambulans. Kesemua perkhidmatan ini dikecualikan daripada membayar tol.

Pelaksanaan sistem ini dijangka dapat menyelesaikan masalah kesesakan lalu lintas di plaza tol

Sisterm terbaru ini dikatakan serupa dengan sistem ERP yang digunakan oleh Singapura.
Image via mroach/Flickr via Coconuts

Selaras dengan sistem ETC berasaskan RFID yang baru, MHA juga merancang untuk melaksanakan sistem 'multi-lane free flow' (MLFF) yang akan menjadikan plaza tol bebas lorong.Sistem MLFF sememangnya dapat memastikan aliran lalu lintas yang lebih cepat kerana pengguna jalan raya dapat melepasi plaza tol tanpa perlu memperlahan kenderaan.Menurut Ismail, setiap plaza tol akan mempunyai sekurang-kurangnya satu lorong yang disediakan untuk menguji sistem baru ini. Pihak berkuasa kemudiannya akan meluaskan pengunaannya ke lebih banyak lorong apabila ia terbukti berkesan.

Sistem ini akan dilaksanakan sepenuhnya menjelang tahun 2020

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Malaysia Airlines Umum 30% Diskaun Untuk Penerbangan Ke Australia Sempena 'Year-End Deals'

Artikel ini ditaja oleh Malaysia Airlines

Akhir tahun datang dengan pantas. Masing-masing sedang memikirkan untuk pergi bercuti dan tinggalkan kerja di pejabat.

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Kalau anda belum ada apa-apa plan lagi, inilah masa paling sesuai untuk anda fikirkan sesuatu destinasi untuk pergi melancong pada musim cuti akhir tahun.

Apa kata pergi ke Australia. Kenapa?
Sebab Malaysia Airlines baru mengumumkan diskaun 30% untuk ke 4 lokasi hangat di Australia sempena promosi akhir tahun!

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Tempoh tempahan: Sekarang sehingga 24 November 2017Tempoh perjalananan: 21 November 2017 - 31 Ogos 2018Destinasi termasuk: Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide

Mahukan percutian luar biasa di Australia? Lihat senarai aktiviti di bawah:

1. Lihat sekumpulan dolphins yang comel secara dekat di Perth: tambang pergi balik daripada RM1,009

Image via Australia's Coral Coast

Lokasi Monkey Mia mungkin agak jauh sedikit dari Perth tetapi perjalanan ke sana memang berbaloi. Pantai pasir putih dan air laut jernih bak kristal sudah cukup untuk menjadikannya destinasi tumpuan pelancong. Monkey Mia juga merupakan tempat untuk menyaksikan ikan lumba-lumba liar yang akan berenang ke pantai untuk mendekati manusia. Satu pengalaman yang pastinya sukar dirasai di negara lain.

Bandar Perth.
Image via Trip It Anywhere

Apa lagi yang ada di Perth?Naik feri ke Rottnest Island untuk bertemu Quokka yang comel!Inilah masanya untuk anda ambil selfie dengan haiwan marsupial paling comel dan paling gembira di dunia, Quokka yang hanya terdapat di Australia Barat.

Saya Quokka!
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2. Bergambar sakan di Sydney Opera House: tambang pergi balik daripada RM1,489

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Bak kata orang ramai, berdosa kalau pergi Sydney tapi tak singgah di Opera House. Inilah salah satu mercu tanda paling popular di Sydney, dan merupakan Opera House yang paling banyak diambil gambar di dunia.Dan sempena tahun baru nanti, jangan lepaskan peluang untuk mengambil bahagian dalam salah satu acara bunga api paling terkenal di dunia di Sydney Harbour.

Bunga api di Sydney Harbour.
Image via Tourism Australia

Apa lagi yang ada di Sydney?Pergi ke Blue Mountains untuk pengalaman outdoor yang lebih hebat.Terkenal dengan pembentukan batu yang dikenali sebagai Three Sisters, Blue Mountains merupakan kawasan pergunungan sebesar 2.5 juta ekar di Sydney.

Blue Mountains.
Image via Tourism Australia

3. Nikmati kopi terbaik di dunia di Melbourne: tambang pergi balik daripada RM1,509

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Sekali dah pekena kopi di Melbourne, memang susah nak patah balik ke kopi lain. Tidak ada bandar lain di Australia yang mengambil serius dalam pembuatan kopi selain di Melbourne.Anda boleh tanya mana-mana saja barista yang anda jumpa dan mereka bukan sahaja dapat membuatkan anda secawan kopi dengan spesifikasi sempurna, tetapi mereka juga boleh menjawab setiap soalan berkaitan dengan kopi.

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Apa lagi yang ada di Melbourne?Petik buah-buahan segar di ladang terkenal di Victoria.Rancang perjalanan ke destinasi percutian musim panas dan dapatkan makanan terbaik Victoria. Sama ada anda peminat strawberi, raspberi atau beri hitam, anda pasti kagum dengan pilihan, kualiti dan kesegaran buah yang dipetik terus dari ladang.

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4. Tenangkan jiwa dengan pemandangan hijau di Adelaide: tambang pergi balik daripada RM1,899

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Untuk percutian santai di persekitaran semula jadi yang tenang dan indah, anda boleh singgah ke Adelaide Hills. Destinasi permai kehijauan ini hanya terletak 20 minit dari bandar Adelaide dan terkenal dengan landskap yang cantik, habiitat hidupan liar, dan kualiti makanan dan wain.

Image via Adelaide Hills

Meneroka bandar-bandar dan kampung-kampung yang unik, pergi melawat kilang wain dan kilang pembuatan kraf, memetik buah anda sendiri, dan berbasikal atau menunggang kuda melalui kawasan luar bandar yang indah adalah beberapa perkara yang boleh anda lakukan di Adelaide Hills.

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Jangan lepaskan tawaran hebat dari Malaysia Airlines ini dan tutup lembaran akhir tahun dengan percutian luar biasa!
Tempah sekarang di laman web Malaysia Airlines.

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Tertakluk kepada terma dan syarat.


[PHOTOS] Malaysians Are Pretending To Fall On The Floor In Latest Viral Challenge

First, there was the Keke Challenge. Now this.

In the latest episode of bizarre Internet things, we bring you the 'Falling Stars Challenge' – where netizens share their best fake fall on social media.It looks something like this:

        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀SUPER/AUTOS/365 (@superautos365) on Sep 26, 2018 at 10:22am PDT

The rules are simple.
Pick an interesting background and pretend to lie on the ground as if you've just fallen down. Then, snap a picture and post it online.

The challenge was originally started by Russians and became particularly popular among the wealthy class.

Image via You Car Guy

Image via Kristian Rus Wolf/Instagram

Some of the more typical photos seen are of people looking like they have fallen out of a sports car or private jet scattering their valuables onto the ground.

Since then, Malaysians have also started doing the challenge, while adding their own spin to it

Image via Penang Viral/Facebook

Image via Penang Viral/Facebook

Image via Penang Viral/Facebook

Some even seemed to have performed the challenge at work

A good stress relief, perhaps?

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Image via Penang Viral/Facebook

Image via Nazrul Asmi/Instagram

At this point, we gotta say that we're getting a tad bit floored by how far this challenge has gone

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Image via Zeann Jian/Facebook

Image via Ardi GB Rasta/Facebook

This picture wasn't taken in Malaysia. But it was too good to exclude from the list.

ROFL. Literally.

Image via munsmartset/Instagram

But in all seriousness though... this little guy wins. Hands Paws down.

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Meanwhile, watch this classroom go nuts when their Math tutor drew a perfect circle with one swipe:

                Watch This Malaysian Tutor Draw A Perfect Circle With Just A Flick Of His Wrist

We found ourselves a human compass.

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Kari Kepala Ikan & 5 Lagi Resepi Lauk Kari Yang Mudah & 'Kaw'. Sedap Macam Di Restoran!

1. Resepi Kari Kambing

Kari Kambing
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Kari Kambing sememangnya cara yang terbaik untuk memasak daging kambing. Ini kerana resepi ini menggunakan banyak bahan-bahan aromatik seperti daun kari dan halia yang menghilangkan bau hamis kambing. Memang lazat! Dapatkan resepi Kari Kambing di sini.

2. Resepi Kari Ayam

Kari Ayam
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Jika anda mahu menyediakan hidangan kari yang mudah dan menyelerakan, anda wajib sekali mencuba resepi Kari Ayam ini. Resepi ini sangat mudah untuk disediakan kerana anda hanya perlu menumis bahan-bahan aromatik dan renehkan kuah sahaja. Sedapnya!Dapatkan resepi Kari Ayam di sini.

3. Resepi Kari Kepala Ikan

Kari Kepala Ikan
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Jika anda peminat hidangan kari, memang tidak mustahil anda juga meminati kari kepala ikan yang lazat dan enak ini. Kepala ikan menambahkan lagi rasa 'kaw' kepada kuah kari ini. Ini kerana kepala ikan mempunyai banyak flavour yang pasti akan menaikkan selera!Dapatkan resepi Kari Kepala Ikan di sini.

4. Resepi Kambing Masala

Kambing Masala
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Jika anda mahu mencuba hidangan yang unik, resepi Kambing Masala sesuai untuk anda. Resepi ini memang lain daripada lain kerana ia mempunyai rasa yang sama seperti tetapi kari tanpa kuah yang banyak. Hidangan ini begitu menyelerakan kerana penuh dengan rempah ratus seperti serbuk kari, jintan manis dan buah keras. Meleleh air liur!Dapatkan resepi Kambing Masala di sini.

5. Resepi Kari Ikan Mamak Style

Kari Ikan Mamak Style
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Kari Ikan sememangnya antara hidangan yang wajib anda nikmati apabila di restoran mamak. Tetapi sebenarnya Kari Ikan Mamak Style ini boleh disediakan di rumah. Mudah je! Anda hanya perlu menumis bahan-bahan dan didihkan sahaja. Rasanya pun enak seperti di restoran! Dapatkan resepi Kari Ikan Mamak Style di sini.

6. Resepi Kari Daging

Kari Daging
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Kari Daging sememangnya lauk klasik yang digemari ramai. Hidangan ini memang lazat kerana daging begitu lembut dan juicy sekali kerana dimasak secara low-and-slow. Rasa kari pun meresap ke dalam daging. Enak betul!Dapatkan resepi Kari Daging di sini.

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7 Reasons Why Malaysians Still Fall For Scams And How To Safeguard Yourself

1. Scams can tug at your heartstrings and manipulate your emotions

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Such scams may include a fake Facebook charity page asking for donations for a dog shelter. How to safeguard yourself: Do a quick Google search of the charity to see if they exist, or even drop them a private message to try and get more information about them. If you aren't able to get much info, it's better to not donate. Don't let your emotions sway you, no matter how cute the puppies look!

2. The scammer is posing as someone you know

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For example, receiving a text that your relative has an outstanding bill that needs to be settled urgently. How to safeguard yourself: The simplest way to know if it is a scam or not is to check with the person who has the outstanding 'bill'. It may seem like a no-brainer to verify with them first, but sometimes you might settle the 'bill' without thinking twice because you think that you're doing them a favour. It doesn't hurt to double check!

3. Transferring money to an online shop because it looks legit or simply because you really want the product they are selling

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Ever seen an offer that seems too good to be true? For example, RM50 for the latest original Nike Air Max. You might be tempted to purchase it because the website looks professional and the shoes' price is a steal. However, you should always be cautious because looks can be deceiving.How to safeguard yourself: If the online store has very little to no feedback, isn’t rated, or has no address listed, you should probably think twice before making a purchase.

4. Scam emails that include businesslike and legal-sounding jargon to create an aura of legitimacy

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Emails that looks like it's from an established organisation like a bank or even a government agency can be tricky. Some of them may use official terms, ask for your personal details, or attach a 'very important' document. How to safeguard yourself: Never reply to an email, click a link, or open an attachment, even if it seems like the email is from an organisation you trust. Legitimate businesses will never ask for your personal and sensitive details via insecure channels.

5. Developing a bond or feelings for the scammer

Image via Pond5 / Edited by SAYS

Dating apps are extremely popular these days. However, that popularity comes with its disadvantages. Scams targeting dating app users are also becoming more popular, with scammers creating a fake persona (aka catfishing), developing a relationship with the victim, and then asking for money. For those who think they have met 'the one', they might be willing to freely give the scammers money, regardless of the amount. It's true when they say love is blind.How to safeguard yourself: Find the most trustworthy profiles that look like they belong to actual people. For example, profiles that link to their social media accounts or Spotify. Before the online relationship goes any deeper, you should consider meeting up with them in real life. If not, you might be sending money to a complete stranger (or scammer).

6. If there's one thing Malaysians love more than discounts, it's getting free stuff

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You've probably received emails asking you to 'click this link' for free clothes from your favourite online boutique or free movie tickets. However, despite how tempted you are to click that link, be careful because it might cost you more than you think.How to safeguard yourself: Double check with the company who is promising you free things to see if they really did send you that message/e-mail.

7. FOMO - Fear of missing out

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In this era, everyone wants to be in the know of the 'next big thing'. Social media scammers are well aware of this and use it to their full advantage. Scammers may pose as a company or a executive officer on a social networking platform, and launch a new event or festival that is going to be the most talked about topic. Those who have FOMO will unfortunately be victims to such scams.How to safeguard yourself: If the event is truly going to be the 'next big thing', then there should be websites or third-party news about it. If not, then you should be wary about buying tickets to an event that does not even exist. If you're not convinced that a super hyped up festival can be a scam, go watch the Fyre Music Festival documentary. ;)

To help you prevent fraud and identity theft, CIMB has taken the extra initiative to protect as well as inform you on how to stay safe online with their Anti-Scam Campaign

CIMB Bank Berhad has partnered with the Royal Malaysian Police Kuala Lumpur (PDRM KL) on an Anti-Scam Campaign with the theme  “Beware, Be Aware, Stop the Scammers” to raise awareness on various common scams. There were 1,000 cases with losses amounting to RM72 million in 2018 within the Klang Valley alone.

CIMB has also released a series of videos portraying scams based on true stories in hopes of creating awareness, and to remind citizens to beware and be aware

Check out one of the videos below and click here to see the rest.

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Luah Rasa Kecewa Transit Ke KL Delay, Gadis Tahan Sebak Terlepas Flight Nak Balik Sabah

Follow kami di Telegram, Instagram dan TikTok SAYS Seismik, jadi antara yang terawal untuk dapatkan berita serta artikel-artikel menarik.

Seperti umum tahu, sambutan Hari Raya Aidilfitri hanya tinggal beberapa hari saja lagi

Tentunya bahang itu semakin dirasai oleh semua umat Islam seluruh negara. Khususnya yang tinggal jauh daripada keluarga.Pada masa inilah mereka akan pulang ke kampung halaman untuk meraikan bersama ibu bapa dan sanak-saudara.Namun, tular sebuah video di TikTok ini apabila seorang gadis meluahkan rasa kecewanya semasa mahu menaiki kapal terbang telah mendapat perhatian ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @abbywhooo Penat sdh begini.......  original sound - Good girl - ΛBBY

Sedih transit mengalami kelewatan

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang gadis semasa itu sedang berada di lapangan terbang untuk pulang beraya ke kampung halamannya di Sabah.Difahamkan, gadis berkenaan perlu menaiki penerbangan dari Pulau Pinang ke Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) sebelum perlu menaiki pesawat yang lain. Namun, transit dari Pulau Pinang menuju ke KLIA pula mengalami sedikit kelewatan.Apa yang lebih menyedihkan, pesawat yang sepatutnya membawanya pulang ke Sabah telah pun berlepas pada waktu yang telah dijadualkan. Pesawat yang sepatut membawanya dari Pulau Pinang mendarat di KLIA 1. Sementara gadis itu perlu menaiki pesawat ke Sabah di KLIA2.

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Disebabkan itu, dia telah membuat semakan di laman web pembelian tiket penerbangan dan mendapati hanya terdapat tiket dengan nilai yang mahal.Menurutnya, tiket penerbangan pergi ke Sabah (one way) berharga RM600 ke atas. Ia berbeza dengan tiket pergi dan balik yang telah dibelinya sebelum ini dengan nilai lebih RM800.

"Saya pun mahu menangis tiap kali tengok harga tiket balik Sabah" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi dan pandangan mereka mengenainya.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 905.7K views, 95.3K likes dan 5,260 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Tiket nak ke Sabah memang 'keras', takut juga tengok :/

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Popular KL Fitness Instructor Slammed For Gaslighting Sexual Harassment Allegation On IG

Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Telegram for the latest stories and breaking news.Editor's note: The video published by FLYPROJECT has been taken down.

A spin instructor at a popular fitness studio in Klang Valley received backlash for gaslighting a sexual harassment allegation in an Instagram video published on Tuesday, 6 December

In the now-deleted video published on FLYPROJECT's Instagram page, instructor Ishaq Vadillo goes through several reviews found on the club aggregator platform, ClassPass.The video begins with a clip of Ishaq seemingly shrugging off a one-star review of his cycling class as the footage shows him laughing about it after reading it.Of the three reviews he talks about, one is a lengthy 280-word testimony that voices their dissatisfaction with  Ishaq's alleged preferential treatment and sexual harassment during his class."I'm not one to usually complain about classes but this class was really quite horrible in my opinion," Ishaq scowls upon reading the first sentence of the review."Pacing and moves were incredibly misdone and misplaced, there wasn't much rhythm or coordination to his class. On top of that, it wasn't a beginner class at all, as so many newbies were struggling."

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The review then discusses the lighting in the spinning class, as Ishaq allegedly failed to warn class-goers about the flashing beams that could cause epilepsy in some people

In response, Ishaq merely rolls his eyes without addressing the issue.He continues reading, "The worst part was how inappropriate this instructor was. He was constantly only focusing on five girls who were in the front of his class, [whom] I am guessing are his regulars [and] he named (them) numerous times throughout the class, also calling them 'baby' at times."Ishaq admits that the five women are indeed his regulars, before adding, "I like to call people 'baby' you know... spice it up a little bit."

When the review claims that Ishaq touched women inappropriately without their consent, he replies by saying he touches men, too

"And people were cycling, he was touching random girls' hands, holding them. And, obviously, they didn't do anything as they were scared, but this was completely inappropriate and borderline harassment as there was no consent," Ishaq reads.Instead of addressing the allegation, the fitness instructor says, "First of all, it wasn't just with the girls. I did it with some guys as well."He continues, "As a guy, he just walked past and ignored me while going on to caress my female friend's hand. This is insanely unprofessional and I don't know why I am the first person to speak on such things as everyone who was with me complained about this.""Hope something can be done about this FLYPROJECT as this should not be happening whatsoever."After reading the review, Ishaq, who also runs two businesses, apologises for the reviewer's experience without addressing the sexual harassment allegation, reiterating that he touches both women's and men's hands.

Image via @flyproject.co (Instagram)

SAYS managed to find all three reviews Ishaq features in the video on ClassPass. The testimony containing the allegation of sexual harassment was written about three months ago.

However, it is worth noting that the majority of reviews for Ishaq's classes were positive. One negative review that stood out when this SAYS writer was skimming through some 1,400 entries was from a person saying Ishaq only interacts with "PYT", an Internet slang for "pretty young thing".

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At the time of writing, the video on FLYPROJECT's Instagram has received over 11,500 views and 44 comments

While a sizeable number of comments were supportive of Ishaq, many of them were also critical of how FLYPROJECT and Ishaq responded to the reviews, especially the one that contained a sexual harassment allegation.

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SAYS has reached out to both Ishaq and FLYPROJECT for comments

FLYPROJECT said that they are unable to comment on the allegations as the reviewer is anonymous. "We would like to [help the] affected parties. Please write to us at [email protected] to discuss this further and we will address it," they said in an email.When asked further about the purpose of the video and the questionable way they addressed the sexual harassment allegation, a spokeperson said, "FLYPROJECT promotes gender-inclusivity.""Our FLYPROJECT community we term FLYFAM is [a] tight-knit and close community where everyone's familiar with each other. Regular members often attend Ishaq's class as he was one of the first instructors when we opened in 2016.""We'd like to invite you to try a FLYPROJECT class to experience [it] on your own. Every instructor has a different style.""One very important thing to note is that the video we posted has a lot of positive comments too."As for Ishaq, he directed us to FLYPROJECT for matters in regard to the controversy.

If you or someone you know may be at risk or has experienced sexual abuse or assault, please reach out to these Malaysian organisations:

1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)Operating hours: 24-hourContact: +603-30008858SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9.30am - 5.30pm)Contact: +603-78770224WhatsApp/Telegram: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4180342Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter4. SARAWAK WOMEN FOR WOMEN SOCIETY (SWWS)Operating hours: Monday (7pm - 9pm),Tuesday to Thursday (9.30am - 11.30am), Saturday (2pm - 4pm)Contact: +6082-368853SMS/WhatsApp: +6016-5822660 | +6013-8044285Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter5. SABAH WOMEN'S ACTION-RESOURCE GROUP (SAWO)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)Contact: +6088-280200 | +6011-27908020Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter6. PROTECT AND SAVE THE CHILDREN (PS THE CHILDREN)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (3pm - 12am)WhatsApp: +6016-7213065Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter7. INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION (IWF)Anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content and non-photographic child sexual abuse images with IWF's Reporting Portal.

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What Stereotypes Have You Faced? These 5 Malaysians Share How They Overcame Their Labels

If you've ever been stereotyped based on your appearance, interests, or decisions, then you'll know how frustrating it can be

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Whether consciously or sub-consciously, there's a tendency to label individuals and put them in a category. But the truth is, we're each awesome individuals and nobody should be pigeonholed or labeled based on the assumptions of others!While it can certainly be difficult, Celcom Xpax is encouraging Malaysians to break free from all stereotypes and be themselves.

So, in collaboration with Celcom Xpax, we spoke to 5 Malaysians about the stereotypes and obstacles they faced and how they overcame them:

1. "They told me I can't workout because I wear a hijab, and hijab girls are supposed to be timid and modest"

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"Everywhere I go, people stereotype me as the 'hijabi'. Two things happen when I tell people that I'm into fitness. Firstly, they assume that I should only be doing 'girly' workouts like yoga, spinning or Zumba (which aren't even 'girly' hello!) Secondly, they say that hijabis can't workout because wearing a headscarf is restricting."

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"But you know what? I wear hijab and do Muay Thai. How I choose to dress doesn't affect what I choose to do. My proudest achievement was when my coach told me I'm one of his best students in the class, and that my kicks are powerful.Freedom to me is having the ability to break boundaries and stereotypes, while still being myself!"- Arisha Rozaidee

2. "I'm the only boy in a family with seven sisters and people stereotyped me as too feminine and not 'macho' enough"

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"Most stereotypes I face revolve around my personality and how society expects me to be. Whether it be my interests, how I talk, how I dress or even how I perform every day tasks - people (even close friends and family) would always take a jab at my more effeminate qualities and how I 'act' differently from the 'macho man' norm. It used to bug me so much that I tried so hard to change myself to not fit the stereotype. As a result to this behaviour, I often felt lost about who I actually am as a person."

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"Things changed when I started seeing the representation and normalisation of men with different personality types in the media. From Phil Dunphy’s antics in 'Modern Family,' Tom Haverford on 'Parks & Rec,' or even everyday guys on YouTube who aren't your traditional Alpha Male.So nowadays, I actively try to embrace my difference. I cook for a living, I love tending to my plants. These are all 'feminine' interests but it’s 2019 - who cares about camouflaging with the norm? I've learned to live comfortably with my feminine traits and embraced my stereotype.Freedom is knowing who you are and being unfazed by the labels people place on you. If I’m good at heart, not hurting anyone, and am happy myself, what people say about me is not my problem."- Ihsan Ihsani

3. "When I decided to leave medicine because I hated my job, many people said that I was not trying hard enough and that it would all be a waste. But the biggest obstacle that I had to face was myself."

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"I left the medical profession to start over as an intern in the media industry.When people talk about housemen leaving housemanship, they stereotype these people as the lazy ones, the weak-willed, the ones who don’t want to work, the manja ones. And they are happy, because the hospital system has gotten rid of these 'lousy' doctors.At that point I was already depressed and anxious from work but I allowed those thoughts to enter my head. So even though I had quit, I began to have a lot of doubt about things that I did not even doubt before such as my character, my identity, my purpose, and my life. That was the worst of my depression."

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"The moment I felt that I had overcome the stereotypes was when I was volunteering alone in Cambodia teaching underprivileged children. It was a foreign country with such different values and cultures, which I did not know beforehand, so all I could be was myself! That made me realise that I was so caught up with known expectations and stereotypes back home, that I did not allow myself to make decisions in fear it might disappoint others. But in doing so, I had only created so much conflict with myself. So, from then on, I learnt to trust myself better.While I know that I will never be free from judgement and stereotypes, freedom is in knowing to never again allow others to question my self-worth, my decisions, and my life. They can say whatever they want now, I’ll just continue being me."- May Vin

4. "A lot of people were talking behind my back and complaining that I was 'too friendly,' it made me want to change my personality"

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"I have always been a super sociable person my whole life. Always talked to anyone I could. In college, my outgoing personality got turned into something negative. I was suddenly stereotyped as 'too friendly and therefore weird.' They stopped wanting to hang out with me.It was hard to ignore, especially because I was living overseas, away from childhood friends and family. It made me question myself about whether I should change my personality. But... I didn't want to stop being nice???"

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"The people that appreciated my 'nice-ness' became my closest friends. And the ones who didn't... well, they were still my friends too! I don't have time for haters :)I think people should be free to express themselves in a positive way. Now I'm a social media manager so my job revolves around being social and nice and friendly! I love meeting new people, learning about them, and sharing with them."- Suresh Yoganthram

5. "People stereotyped me as too young and inexperienced to open a business in the art industry, even though they knew nothing about me"

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"I left the corporate world to focus on my passion for art. I'm now a full-time content creator and part-time art teacher!People made a lot of negative comments about how young I am, that I was too inexperienced to do this, but I believe that age has nothing to do with it."

Image via Anis Manis

"Now people recognize my effort and passion in creating something new. Either my photographs, content creation, artworks or my teaching method. I enjoy doing what I love to do and I appreciate when people come up to me saying that I inspired them in some way. My freedom began when I started a small business with my sister where we provide and teach art workshops for both kids and adults called @ohlittlemess. I am proud of where it is going and I hope to grow it bigger, so we can share more and give back to society."- Anis Manis

Time to break free of those stereotypes y'all!

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Celcom Xpax is celebrating you, and the choices you make for the lifestyle you want!

For just RM28 a month, the new Celcom Xpax XP Lite Postpaid Plan caters to you, so you can enjoy all the freedom and flexibility you could ever want.Even though the flexible plan comes with a low monthly commitment, you're free to Size Up your plan to suit your individual usage and needs. What's more, if you decide to Stay On for more than 6 months, you get to enjoy unlimited Internet every single day!

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This Guy Only Got 1A For SPM. Now He's On His Way To Getting A PhD

"I'm not a clever kid."

Those were the words of Wan Mohamed Syafuan, as he reminisced about his journey from after high school until where he is today. Wan got off to a rough start after he finished his secondary school education. He only scored 1A for his Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations, which is not exactly a result that he had hoped for. Still, he managed to pursue his tertiary education at Politeknik Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (POLISAS), completing his diploma programme in three years."Three years in polytechnic has taught me many things," Wan said. He had thought that POLISAS would be the last institution where he'll pursue a formal education.

Little did he know that he was going to continue his studies all the way to PhD in the years to come

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Following his graduation from POLISAS, Wan tried to get a job but he was turned down by employers, one after another.  "I was ridiculed by employers during interviews because my CGPA was not high enough," he said.  The experience somehow motivated him to scrap his initial plan to find a job. He was determined to further his studies and obtain a degree.

Initially, it felt like nothing was going his way because no university wanted to take him in

His applications got rejected not just once, but six times."I began to send my applications whenever any universities opened up new intakes. However, I failed."  "Up to six universities did not accept my application. It was only until my seventh application that I was accepted into Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam."

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That was only the beginning of a new set of challenges in Wan's life. But as the famous expression goes: When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

"My time at UiTM was very different from my experience when I was in polytechnic. At the beginning of my undergraduate studies, I only scored a 2.5-pointer." "I've already become acquainted with failure at this point in my life," Wan said. The last two semesters of his studies proved to be an important turning point. Wan had vowed to work hard and ensure that he completes his studies on time and secure at least 3.0 CGPA. He put in all his efforts and ignored whatever comments that were thrown at him.  Wan fulfilled the promise to himself and graduated on time, obtaining a Second Class Upper degree in 2016.

Getting a degree was only the first step for Wan. He was thirsting for knowledge. He wanted more.

"Undergraduate studies did not satisfy my want to keep learning. I went on to pursue a Master's degree." This time, it was much easier to get an offer to further his studies. Wan only had to wait for two months before he was given an offer. Needless to say, he had no second thoughts and immediately accepted it. What's remarkable is the fact that Wan, who was once beaten up emotionally because people didn't think he was good enough, bounced back and took only one year to complete his Master's degree.

Today, Wan is relentless in his pursuit for a  doctorate degree

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In the meantime, Wan is also working as an academic staff at the Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM). "May I be given the strength to keep acquiring knowledge as I continue my studies so that I could prove that failure is not permanent. To prove that, 'budak poli' (poly student) is not someone for you to look down at.""This is my story, from poly to PhD."

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Woman Cries At Her Mother's Wedding After She Marries Her Ex-Boyfriend

Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Telegram for the latest stories and breaking news.

A video of an Indonesian woman admitting to being sad during her mother's wedding recently went viral on TikTok.
The mother was marrying the daughter's former boyfriend.

The woman, Nanda, said in the video that people always tell her that her parents' happiness should be a priority in her life, so she wished her mother luck in her new marriage."People always say that allowing your parents to be happy is always better," said Nanda.Her ex-boyfriend can also be seen sitting next to her mother on a dais.

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Throughout the wedding, she can be seen beaming and smiling from ear to ear in support of her mother's new marriage

However, as soon as the wedding is over, Nanda bursts into tears and said that her mother's wedding has affected her mentally."Where is my home? Who else can I put my faith in to be a good husband?" the woman said, while in tears.Although the video was originally posted on 1 October of last year, it has recently resurfaced in light of the recent news of another Indonesian woman who filed for divorce after her husband was caught cheating on her with her own mother.

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Social media users expressed their support for Nanda by leaving positive comments on her video

One user commented that they understood why she cried after the wedding and encouraged her to keep her head up.

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Another supported her and asked her to keep her spirit alive."I'm sure you are strong," they said.

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Meanwhile, one user commented that keeping your parents happy is not always better. In fact, their happiness can sometimes hurt you more.

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Malaysia Hits 4 Digits For The First Time With 1,228 New COVID-19 Cases In A Day

A total of 1,228 new cases were recorded today, 24 October

Of the 1,228 new COVID-19 cases, 11 were imported.This brings the cumulative total of infections to 25,742 and active infections to 8,966.There are seven new deaths reported today, which has brought the death toll to 221.Of the seven deaths, six were in Sabah and one in Perak.The Ministry of Health (MOH) also recorded 671 recoveries.

Today's four-digit numbers are a new record for Malaysia

The last record high was reached on 17 October when MOH reported 869 cases nationwide.

The majority of new cases were recorded in Sabah

The North Borneo state recorded a total of 889 new cases today.A total of 502 cases were recorded among inmates and staff members of the Seberang Prai Prison, the Penang Remand Prison, and the Tembok cluster.The Klang Valley recorded 95 cases. Of which, 76 were detected in Selangor.Kedah recorded 76, Penang 23, Labuan 21, and Perak 10.Meanwhile, 82 cases are in intensive care, with 31 requiring breathing support.

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5 Reasons Social Media May Be Hazardous To Our Relationships

1. People no longer make the effort to remember special dates, it's all on Facebook anyway

Never miss an anniversary again, because Facebook remembers it for you.
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Conveniently forgetting her birthday or anniversary date to surprise her later on? Toss that idea into the bin of “Things Facebook ruined”.

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Now those who are lucky enough to be in a relationship can plug in when their love affair began. Facebook will then send both of those users a reminder (in the form of an event) when it's coming up.

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2. We get paranoid whenever some other guy/girl comments or likes our significant other's photos

Yeah, who's that girl who liked your photo?
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Being friends with her on Facebook also means inviting paranoia every time some dude tags her or comments on her post. The same also goes for her when she’s checking you out on Facebook.

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Facebook is so transparent and so contrived, and yet, just enough out of your control, what with how other people can constantly attempt to pop in and out of your life in the form of friend requests, comments, likes, shares, too much flirtation, etc., and it's a veritable landmine of opportunities to fuck it up.

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3. We stalk each other on Pinterest instead of talking in order to get to know each other

... and I don't know what else to talk about with you.
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Before even going on a first date, most of us would already our date’s favourite movies, food, or bands. Gone are the days when you’d just go in blind on a date and find out more about each other through talking.

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Nicole B. Ellison, Ph.D., an associate professor of information at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, explains that the treasure trove of data available via social media sites has encouraged people to treat their dating options like a shopping experience.

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4. If you don't reply your boyfriend/girlfriend immediately on Whatsapp, they'll know and get pissed at you for that

Yes. REPLY ME. NAOOOO.
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Whoever thought to include the “message read” indicator on Facebook Messages was an ass. Thanks for making our lives a living hell of “I KNOW you read my messages”, whoever you are.

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People get pissed when you don't reply. It's an absolute truth of digital conversation. None of us have any patience, and if we don't get immediate replies to texts or IMs, we take it personally.

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5. We concentrate on Instagram-ing so much that we don't spend time talking to our boyfriends/girlfriends

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Lee spends most of her time blogging about her life, even when her husband wants to talk, She may be putting her spouse second to those in the blogosphere, says Dr. Lori Buckley, a psychologist.

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Ever dated a guy/girl who was more apt to stare into his/her iPhone than into your piercing eyes?

        mashable.com


[VIDEO] "Pengantin Baru Redha" - Suami Terus Kena Kuarantin Dalam Bilik Selepas Akad Nikah

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Semenjak Covid-19 melanda negara, banyak perkara yang terpaksa ditangguhkan

Malah, semuanya kini telah mengubah kehidupan kita. Penjagaan diri dan kesihatan adalah benda paling utama perlu dijaga. Sudah tentu ramai yang rasa tertekan kerana banyak perkara perlu ditangguhkan.Tambahan lagi buat bakal pengantin yang telah mempersiapkan banyak benda. Pasti sedih dibuatnya betul tak?Sama seperti video ini apabila pasangan pengantin baru terpaksa berpisah buat seketika sebaik saja akad nikah telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @sz5424 Semoga kebahagiaan milik kami @rgstudiophotodeco #CapCut  original sound  - Alzera Geny Netriana

Redha bakal suami positif sehari sebelum majlis nikah

Menerusi video tersebut, seorang wanita berkongsi perjalanan pernikahannya yang banyak dugaan dilalui.Pada awalnya, ibunya disahkan positif Covid-19 lima hari sebelum majlis tersebut dan itu membuatkan adik-beradik yang lain membuat keputusan untuk tidak pulang atas sebab kebaikan bersama. Disebabkan itu, dia terpaksa melakukan segala persiapan perkahwinan sendiri. Malah, dia juga terpaksa membatalkan tempahan pelamin dan khemah.Namun, dia menerima khabar sedih sehari sebelum majlis tersebut apabila bakal suaminya juga positif wabak itu. Tetapi, mereka tetap meneruskan majlis tersebut dengan jarak yang jauh dan sebaik saja akad nikah suaminya terus masuk ke dalam bilik untuk dikuarantin.

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"Comel je bergambar kat tingkap. Semoga berbahagia sis" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan kata-kata positif buat dirinya.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 450.8K views, 34.8K likes dan 1,127 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Image via @sz5424 (TikTok)

Image via @sz5424 (TikTok)

Image via @sz5424 (TikTok)

Image via @sz5424 (TikTok)

Macam-macam dugaan berlaku sejak Covid-19 melanda. Apa-apa pun tahniah kami ucapkan :)

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