This Sabahan Girl Got To Train With An English Football Club. Here's How She Made The Cut

Hellma Emily Joinin didn't think growing up in a remote area in Sabah would be a problem for her. She had dreams she wanted to chase.

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Going to school is an adventure on its own. Before hostels were built to accomodate students from remote areas, Emily said it would take them NINE hours to get to SK Magandai... which is 100KM away from where she lives!

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On rainy days, the kids would have to continue their journey barefoot to avoid slipping on the muddy roads.

Despite the hardship, Emily lives by her mother's words - "if you want to be successful, you have to put in plenty of effort". Last year, she made history as the first student in her school to obtain 5As in the UPSR examinations.

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Emily's love for football was cultivated two years ago after watching her father playing with his friends, calling it "Wah, best nye!" Later on, he would be the one who taught her skills like shooting and dribbling.

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In 2013, it was a dream come true for Emily when she was chosen to participate in a football camp that brought 32 Malaysian youngsters to Cardiff, where they trained under professional coaches from Cardiff City Football Club

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This year, Emily will be returning to the football camp, not as a participant, but as a mentor to other young aspiring footballers like her

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Fun fact: Emily can play the guitar AND sing pretty well too!

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This Cafe In TTDI Serves Nasi Lemak Risotto And Rendang Benedict

Do you get excited every time you hear a new way of enjoying nasi lemak?

From burgers to Shell Out-style seafood and even nasi lemak ice-cream, we’re sure we’ll never stop finding unique ways to infuse our national dish into pretty much anything!

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There’s a cafe in TTDI called The Other Half that serves Risotto Lemak, an Italian-inspired take on… yup, nasi lemak!

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The Risotto Lemak consists of sambal risotto, crispy chicken, spiced peanuts, and fresh cucumbers, topped with a poached egg

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The cafe is also popular for their Rendang Benedict

Adding a local twist to this brunch classic, the Rendang Benedict comes with slow-cooked beef rendang, and lemongrass Hollandaise sauce.

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The on-point aesthetics here also makes The Other Half a fun Insta-worthy spot to check out with your makan gang over the weekend!

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Wanna try the Risotto Lemak? Head over to The Other Half:

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Address: Unit 2-1, Greens Terrace, No.1 Jalan Wan Kadir 3, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaOpening Hours:9am - 5.30pm (Mondays - Wednesdays)9am - 10pm (Thursday - Sundays & Public Holidays)Contact: 03-2771 6221More info on: Facebook | Instagram


"Ini Satu Bentuk Keganasan, Jijik!" - Netizen Hilang Selera Akibat Sundae Ramen Pelik Ini

Jom tengok apa yang pelik dengan resepi Sundae ramen ni!

Firstly, peppermint essence.

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Jadilah biru macamni...

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Kemudian, diletaknya madu.

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Ditambah dengan caramel sauce.

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Selepas itu, letakkan hot fudge ice cream sauce.

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Letakkan nut topping.

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Pecahkan cracker dan tabur atas ramen.

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Masukkan pisang.

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Taburkan sedikit marshmallow.

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Letakkan coklat.

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Kemudian, krim berperisa blue raspberry.

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Hidangkan bersama biskut Oreo.

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Masanya untuk letak whip cream!

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Taburkan sprinkles...

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Ta-daaa dah siap, Sundae ramen....emm sedap ke?

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Awal-awal nampak macam menyelerakan, tapi......tak sanggup dah nak tengok dia makan...seksa! Nak muntah!

Jom tengok komen dan reaksi netizen

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Ada netizen yang marah dan berkata ini satu bentuk keganasan. Selain itu, netizen juga rasa geli dan jijik dengan warna tersebut. Mana taknya, warna biru lepastu coklat. Ahhh, tak sanggup makan!

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Ada yang rasa nak menangis bila tengok, terseksa! Memang pun, ramen yang sedap sedap dicampur dengan perisa macam-macam. Pelik betul lah.

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Dah ada orang muntah dah....hayok!

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Hahaha netizen cakap muntah pun lagi sedap daripada ni....Kelakar lah...

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Dah jom stop, and tidur jelah...menyesal tengok...buat hilang selera...

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Bijan Bags Come From The "World's Most Expensive Store". Here's What The Fuss Is All About

Move aside, Birkin. The Bijan bag is now one of the most talked about handbags in Malaysia.

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In a press conference on Wednesday, 27 June, 2018, police said that they identified a custom-made Bijan handbag among the luxury items seized from residences linked to former prime minister Datuk Najib Razak.A report by Malay Mail alleged that police identified several Bijan bags among the collection of luxury bags. The report also quotes Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Commissioner Datuk Seri Amar Singh saying that the bags were estimated to be worth RM1.6 million.Seeing as the name Bijan spelled backwards is N-A-J-I-B, some Twitter users couldn't help but wonder if the brand is secretly owned by our former prime minister himself.

Bijan bags are known to come from the "most expensive store in the world", The House of Bijan

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The House of Bijan was founded in 1976 by Iranian designer Bijan Pakzad, who set up his flagship store in Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Los Angeles. The ultra-luxurious brand, which started as an exclusive men's clothing line, eventually branched out into selling men's perfume and women's handbags. In addition, the brand also collaborated with designs on Bugatti Veyron and Rolls Royce cars.

The brand has become so well-renown that in 2010, the mayor of Beverly Hills declared 8 May as "Bijan Day" and presented the founder with a key to the City of Beverly Hills

The mayor of Beverly Hills awarded Bijan with "a key to the city".
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The following year Bijan passed away from a stroke.In his honour, the city installed commemorative plaques and a Bijan Yellow parking meter near the sidewalk where the Bijan Edition Rolls Royce or Bijan Edition Bugatti are frequently parked.

It's no wonder that the Bijan is especially recognised among upper class individuals, since they are most likely the only ones who can afford it

According to Huffington Post, some of Bijan's influential clients include Bill Clinton, George and George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Prince Charles, and Hugh Hefner.

Founder Bijan with George W. Bush.
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So, what makes a Bijan so special?

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Bijan bags are said to be made from exotic crocodile skin or kangaroo hide. To give you a rough idea on its prices, a low-level crocodile Bijan purse is said to cost about USD10,000 (RM40,318).Likened to Hermes Birkin, Bijan also follows in its exclusivity and rarity. Most of their handbags are said to be custom-made, excluding the limited quantity sold in the boutique stores.According to this Haute Living interview with Nicholas Bijan (founder's son), many items today are made in countries that are less expensive to manufacture, which affects the quality. Bijan emphasises that their focus on quality is what sets them apart from other brands.

How do you buy a Bijan?
One cannot simply walk into the store on a casual shopping spree. In fact, you won't be able to enter unless you've made an appointment.

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It has been said that one of Bijan's "signature touches is to design an entire wardrobe for a client, from jackets to shirts to shoes and ties, and have it waiting for them when they walk in." It is also believed that the average amount spent by a single customer is a whopping USD100,000 (RM403,000)!

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Previously, the Birkin handbag was the talk of the town when several were discovered in Rosmah's stash. Here's the story behind the bag:

                What Are Hermès Birkin Bags And Why The Heck Are They So Expensive?

Customers wait for years on waiting lists just to purchase these bags.

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[VIDEO] "Habislah Esok Kena Marah" - Syok Buat TikTok Sampai Meja Kayu Ruang Tamu Patah

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Merakam video TikTok sudah menjadi kebiasaan pada zaman sekarang

Mana tidaknya, pelbagai challenge dan idea yang terdapat di TikTok membolehkan semua orang menunjukkan bakat dan kreativiti mereka. Salah satu contoh challenge ialah video transition bertukar-tukar baju.Baru-baru ini tular video di TikTok yang memaparkan seorang lelaki merakam dirinya dan tidak sengaja mematahkan meja kayu ibunya menarik perhatian netizen. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @syamelkonopi nak main tukar baju tapi.... #fyp #fypppppp  gratatataaaaaaaaaa - sukety rogers

Landing atas meja, sekali tak pasal-pasal meja kayu ibu patah

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @syamelkonopi di laman TikToknya, kelihatan dia sedang membuat TikTok challenge di ruang tamu rumahnya. Apa yang menarik perhatian netizen adalah apabila rakaman itu memaparkan dia jatuh atas meja kayu di ruang tamu itu. Lebih melucukan lagi apabila meja kayu tersebut patah. Dengan kapsyen video, "nak main tukar baju tapi..." itu mengundang dekah orang ramai.

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"Tarikh kematian 6 jam yang lepas, berpunca daripada balingan periuk mak" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan lelaki itu. Malah, ada yang menyakatnya gara-gara mematahkan meja kayu si ibu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu berjaya mendapat 818K tontonan, 137K tanda suka dan 3K komen di TikTok. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Cari pasal lah kau dik, habis kena bebel dengan mak :P

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This Fascinating Video Shows How A Face Forms In The Womb

This fascinating time-lapse video, using a series of 3D animated scans of a face, shows how a human face forms in the womb

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The video tells us the reason why our face looks like it does

It all comes down to one feature: the groove between the nose and upper lip."This whole amazing process — the bits coming together to produce a recognisable human face — happens in the womb between two and three months," says BBC’s Michael Mosley, adding, "If it doesn’t happen then, it never will."

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Teens Are Purposely Hurting Themselves With Bananas To Become Famous

The latest trend to hit the Internet is just bananas, literally.
With planking and condom water balloons becoming things of the past, teens have found a new way to amuse themselves - by slipping on banana peels.

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Look at the bright side, at least banana peels are put to 'good use' now.

The #BananaPeelChallange, which has been trending on Twitter, involves teens filming themselves slipping on banana peels in different areas of the house

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The challenge involves a person either walking or running over the banana peel without falling.

So, how did this ridiculous trend started? Twitter user Jason Oake posted a video of him trying the challenge on 27 March. The video has already been retweeted by more than 65,000 people.

yall I tried to see if banana peels were rlly slipper like in cartoons & I slipped & tried 2 catch myself w/ a cup.. pic.twitter.com/6dvg5BlnHB— jason oakes (@jaasonoakes) March 27, 2016

He wanted to test whether banana peels are actually as slippery as cartoons would have people believe. As you can see, everything looks good until he falls off after a few seconds.

Then, others followed suit by populating the Internet with videos of them undergoing the challenge. Unsurprisingly, the results were hilarious… and painful.

So there's this thing going around, so I decided try it too #bananapeelchallenge @lilliecrawford_ @jaasonoakes pic.twitter.com/0s7pprZG4I— Kaden Kozlowski (@Destiny_kaden) March 28, 2016

@jaasonoakes taught me how to do the #bananapeelchallenge pic.twitter.com/gfgkmmBprE— destiny kar (@karleykoz) March 29, 2016

Of course, there's an official Twitter account called Banana Peel Vids.

Ouch.

Was not expecting that #ouch #bananapeelchallenge pic.twitter.com/ZeAU6BwTWH— Amelia (@ameliagross0) March 28, 2016

#bananapeelchallenge brb kms pic.twitter.com/doGsNnmqma— Riley K. Goggins (@rileygoggins) March 28, 2016

Is that what our generation is coming to...?

Some teens have even injured themselves in the act. We hope the retweets and likes were worth it.

#bananapeelchallenge @jaasonoakes pic.twitter.com/3MGoiLCkMg— annalise odegaard (@annaliseodegaar) March 28, 2016

This girl skinned her knee.

i think my wrists are broken #bananapeelchallenge pic.twitter.com/7ePu1EokOy— autumn (@aubhall123) March 28, 2016

And this girl might have broken her wrists.

It's not just teens who are taking up the challenge! Adults are giving it a go too.

Jane tries the #bananapeelchallenge on @ChrisJohnJane pic.twitter.com/HQCwcDOsAs— BOB95 New Country (@BOB95FM) March 29, 2016

So @KATVChris tried the #bananapeelchallenge - Kids don't do it! pic.twitter.com/7e5LWa5Tiw— Alyson Courtney (@KATVAlyson) March 29, 2016

Dear uncles and aunties, WHY?!

Whether if you're going to try out the challenge or not, don’t forget what happened to Patrick okay...

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Please, don't try this at home.

Awhile back, teens tried to copy the pout of the youngest Kardashian by sucking on shot glasses and plastic bottles...

                Teens Are Sucking On Bottles To Get 'Lap Chiong' Lips Just Like Kylie's

For this week's #WTFWednesday, fans suck shot glasses and bottles for the #kyliejennerchallenge. Disclaimer: Before y...

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Malas Membaca & 6 Lagi Perangai Pelanggan Paling 'Annoying' Yang Peniaga Online Kena Hadap

Perniagaan secara dalam talian atau online kini bukanlah sesuatu yang baru malah sudah menjadi trend terutamanya bagi mereka yang baru mula menceburkan diri

Apa sahaja urusan yang berkaitan dengan pelanggan semestinya memerlukan kesabaran serta sikap profesional yang tinggi. Para peniaga terutamanya haruslah tidak mudah melatah serta emosi apabila berhadapan dengan pelanggan yang bermacam ragam.

Ini antara perangai-perangai customer yang selalu online seller jumpa:

1. Malas membaca

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Malas baca apa ni? Baca caption dan juga details tentang produk yang dijual. Sudah terang lagi bersuluh penjual dah tulis tentang stok, saiz, warna, corak, nombor untuk dihubungi dan cara untuk membuat pembelian. Tapi akan ada juga sesetengah pembeli yang akan bertanya tentang perkara tersebut. Bawa bersabar ya para peniaga sekalian. Bukan senang nak berurusan dengan pelanggan. Tak kiralah sama ada berniaga secara online mahupun offline.

2. Terlalu banyak bertanya

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Bertanya bukanlah satu perbuatan yang salah, malahan amat digalakkan sekiraya kita nak tahu tentang sesuatu perkara. Namun, yang menjadikannya satu masalah kepada peniaga online ini adalah sikap pelanggan yang bertanya tak kira waktu. Dan kadangkala soalan yang ditanya tu adalah soalan yang sama! Terdapat juga kes di mana pelanggan ini sebenarnya hanya mahukan free consultation.Sesabar mana pun seseorang penjual itu, kalau dah berhari-hari asyik ditanya soalan yang sama dan tiada langsung kata putus, layanan pun jadi tak ikhlas dan mood nak meniaga pun boleh hilang.Nanti kalau tak dilayan, jadi cerita lain pula.

3. Nak barang cepat

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Ini antara perangai pelanggan yang boleh buat peniaga online sakit kepala. Pelanggan mengharapkan produk yang dibeli itu boleh sampai pada keesokan hari atau pada tarikh duit di*bank in*. Sedangkan kebanyakan daripada peniaga ini mempunyai jadual penghantaran untuk setiap produk yang mereka jual. Tambahan pula, jarak penghantaran antara pelanggan dan penjual juga haruslah diambilkira.Seeloknya, pelanggan yang memerlukan produk dengan kadar segera dinasihatkan untuk membeli produk tersebut awal-awal dan bukan last minute sehingga boleh membebankan orang lain.

4. Minta diskaun melampau

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"Tak boleh dapat harga diskaun ke?""Harga promosi dah takda ke?""Saya beli banyak ni, takkan tak dapat harga murah?""Kenapa mahal? Saya tengok xxx jual tak mahal macam ni."Inilah antara soalan-soalan biasa yang perlu dihadapi oleh peniaga online setiap kali berurusan dengan pelanggan mereka. Promosi yang dijalankan selalunya dalam tempoh masa yang tertentu dan bukanlah sepanjang tahun. Malahan kebanyakan peniaga online kini lebih cenderung untuk menjual produk dalam bentuk pakej bagi memudahkan serta memberi penjimatan kepada pelanggan mereka.Namun sekiranya pelanggan masih tidak berpuas hati dengan harga atau produk yang dijual, mereka boleh memilih untuk tidak meneruskan urusan pembelian kerana masih terdapat banyak pilihan dari peniaga lain boleh dipertimbangkan.Jadilah pelanggan yang bijak!

5. Barang dahulu, bayar kemudian

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Ini antara perangai pelanggan yang agak keterlaluan sebenarnya. Sudah terdapat banyak kes yang terjadi di mana pelanggan menghilangkan diri serta tidak dapat dihubungi setelah berjaya mendapatkan produk yang mereka ingini.  Disebabkan kes tersebut, rata-rata peniaga online sekarang tidak lagi menggunakan kaedah ini dan menggantikannya dengan kaedah "Cash on Delivery" atau COD. Kaedah COD ini lebih disenangi serta lebih mendekatkan para peniaga dengan pelanggan.Namun, masih terdapat juga masalah dengan kaedah pembayaran secara COD ini iaitu..

6. ... tempat dan waktu COD yang asdfghjkl

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Ada sesetengah pelanggan yang mahu berjimat dan tidak mahu membayar caj postage yang akan dikenakan sekiranya produk yang dibeli dihantar melalui sistem kurier. Jadi mereka memilih untuk menggunakan kaedah pembayaran secara COD yang lebih menjimatkan.Namun, tidak semua tempat dan waktu sesuai untuk COD. Sekiranya pembeli tinggal di tempat yang jauh, adalah agak mustahil untuk menggunakan kaedah COD ini. Selain itu, waktu untuk COD juga haruslah bersesuaian. Janganlah sewaktu cuaca kurang mengizinkan atau lewat malam di tempat yang kurang sesuai serta kurang selamat.

7. Spy

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Jangan tak tahu, ada peniaga online yang sanggup menyamar sebagai pelanggan semata-mata untuk mengetahui rahsia pesaing mereka. Pelanggan ini akan bertanya tentang bermacam soalan dan meneliti cara layanan, harga serta pakej yang pesaing mereka tawarkan.Ingatlah untuk sentiasa berwaspada kerana inilah adat dalam berniaga. Bersainglah secara sihat serta percayalah dengan rezeki masing-masing.

Sebenarnya, bukanlah semua pelanggan yang membeli produk secara online bersikap seperti di atas

Kami percaya masih terdapat ramai pelanggan yang mempunyai sikap yang baik serta berbudi bahasa.

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[VIDEO] Wanita Ini Kongsi Beg IKEA Kini Boleh Dibeli Daripada Vending Machine. Wow!

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Baru-baru ini, kerajaan mengumumkan beberapa kelonggaran bagi individu yang sudah lengkap menerima dua dos vaksin

Antaranya adalah memasuki shopping mall dan juga boleh makan di restoran. Ini khas bagi individu yang telah menerima dua dos vaksin selepas 14 hari.Bagi yang belum capai dalam masa 14 hari, anda perlulah bersabar dan perlu patuh dengan arahan kerajaan. Masa anda akan tiba. Tetapi, mesti ada sedikit cemburu betul tak tengok orang lain dah lengkap dua dos vaksin dan lebih 14 hari.Namun, lain pula dengan video yang tular di TikTok ini apabila dia berkongsi vending machine yang ada di IKEA kerana tidak dapat memasuki premis itu mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @zyraanabilaa First time nampak ##ikeachecked ##fypppppppppppppp ##foryourpage  DJ Tutu Nadi Como Remix - DJ Nansuya

Terpaksa keluar IKEA balik sebab tak lengkap dos vaksin, terjumpa mesin barangan menarik

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang wanita ketika itu berada di IKEA bersama suaminya untuk membeli barang.Namun, dia kemudian tidak dibenarkan masuk kerana masih tidak melengkapkan dos vaksin atau mungkin masih tidak melepasi 14 hari.Dia dan suaminya selepas itu keluar dan ternampak sebuah mesin yang menjual antara barangan kecil yang dijual IKEA antaranya adalah beg, tupperware dan banyak lagi.Wanita itu juga siap menunjukkan tutorial dia membeli barang.  Ia sememangnya sangat memudahkan. Difahamkan, mesin itu baru saja berada di IKEA.

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"Beg biru IKEA ni memang kuat nak mampus" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut meluahkan rasa teruja mereka melihat perkongsian tersebut kerana ia lebih memudahkan jika mahu membeli barangan kecil dan tidak perlu masuk ke dalam.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 464.4K views, 33.9K likes dan 250 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Beg biru memang paling ramai orang beli, senang lah lepas ni boleh beli dekat mesin je :D

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Ini 5 Jenis Sukan SEA Games 'Underrated' Yang Minoriti & Tidak Diketahui Ramai

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Sukan Asia Tenggara atau SEA Games 2023 menjadi acara sukan yang paling dinanti-nantikan oleh rakyat Malaysia pada bulan Mei ini

Sukan SEA 2023 juga akan menyaksikan Kemboja menjadi negara tuan rumah bagi edisi ke-32 dan bakal mempertandingkan 40 jenis sukan. Umum mengetahui jenis-jenis sukan yang mendapat liputan meluas dan menjadi perbualan khayalak ramai adalah sukan renang, bola sepak, badminton. Namun terdapat juga pelbagai sukan lain yang menarik yang akan dipertandingkan dalam acara sukan ini. Malahan, ada juga yang turut menyumbangkan pingat kepada negara.Berikut adalah lima jenis sukan minoriti, 'underrated' dan tidak banyak diketahui oleh ramai orang dalam Sukan SEA.

1. Chinlone

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Sukan chinlone ini merupakan sukan tradisional Myanmar yang seakan-akan sepak takraw namun berbeza dari segi kuantiti pemain dan cara permainannya. Chinlone adalah satu sukan di mana peserta akan bermain dalam satu bulatan dan memastikan bola tersebut tidak jatuh. Ia juga merupakan gabungan sukan dan tarian. Chinlone dimainkan seramai enam orang sebagai satu pasukan menggunakan bola takraw yang bersaiz lebih besar berbeza dengan sepak takraw yang memerlukan jumlah pemain sebanyak tiga lawan tiga atau dua lawan dua dalam gelanggang petak.Tahukah anda bahawa skuad chinlone negara juga pernah menjadi penyumbang emas pertama buat Malaysia dalam Sukan SEA Ke-29.

2. Fin swimming

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Fin swimming merupakan acara sukan akuatik yang menggunakan peralatan seperti satu sirip untuk setiap kaki (bifin) atau sirip kaki tunggal yang memegang kedua-dua belah kaki seperti kaki duyung (monofin). Yang menariknya Sukan SEA edisi kali ini adalah kita bakal menyaksikan atlet termuda Malaysia yang baru berusia 11 tahun iaitu Zara Aleesya Mohamad Suadi mewakili acara sukan renang ini di Phnom Penh, Kemboja.Tak sabar kan!

3. Teqball

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Teqball adalah sukan baharu yang menggabungkan antara bola sepak dan pingpong, dengan empat pemain mengelilingi meja melengkung, melakukan servis tampar dan menanduk bola ke depan serta ke belakang.Selain itu, cara permainan teqball ini hampir sama dengan sepak takraw yang memerlukan pemainnya menimbang dan 'servis' bola kepada pihak lawan namun sukan ini mempunyai peraturan tersendiri.Kawalan bola teqball juga sangat mudah melantun berbanding bola takraw.Fakta menarik, adakah anda tahu yang legenda bola sepak dari Brazil, Ronaldinho telah dilantik menjadi duta dan mula memperkenalkan sukan teqball kepada dunia sehingga ia dilihat satu fenomena baharu dalam sukan bola sepak?

4. Floorball

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Mungkin ramai yang tersilap menyangka bahawa sukan floorball ini adalah sukan hoki padang yang biasanya kita tengok namun sebenarnya bukan.Terdapat pelbagai perbezaan antaranya adalah kayu yang digunakan mempunyai kayu karbon grafit yang berwarna terang iaitu kira-kira tiga kaki panjang dan bola yang digunakan juga diperbuat daripada plastik. Floorball juga biasanya dimainkan dalam bangunan dan memerlukan seramai lima pemain sahaja berbanding hoki yang kebiasaannya adalah 11 pemain.

5. Seni mempertahankan diri tradisional Kemboja

Kun Bokator
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Kun Khmer
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Kun Bokator dan Kun Khmer merupakan seni bela diri tradisional yang berasal dari Kemboja. Ia menjadi antara jenis sukan berbentuk seni bela diri daripada 40 jenis sukan yang bakal dipertandingkan pada Sukan SEA edisi ke-32.Tahukah anda bahawa Kemboja telah menggantikan nama "Muay Thai" kepada "Kun Khmer" untuk merujuk kepada sukan tinju kickboxing berkenaan dan juga telah mengeluarkan istilah Muay Thai daripada semua rujukan kepada sukan itu?

Menarik bukan Sukan SEA pada kali ini? Jadi, jangan lupa sama-sama saksikannya pada 5 hingga 17 Mei ini okay!

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Tak Jumpa Phone Kat Mana? Google Boleh Tolong ‘Locate’ Dan Bunyikan Phone Secara Automatik

Selalu cuai tak ingat letak phone kat mana? Tercicir ke? Ada orang ambil ke?

Kalau anda semua selalu menghadapi situasi seperti di atas, sekarang anda dah tak perlu risau atau menggelabah tak tentu pasal.Haa nak tahu sebab apa?Mungkin ada yang dah tahu tentang perkara ini, tapi kami nak kongsikan info berguna buat mereka yang tak tahu lagi. Bolehlah anda share benda baik ini kepada kawan-kawan dan keluarga. :)

Sekarang anda semua boleh Google je kalau tak jumpa phone kat mana-mana.
Ini steps yang anda boleh buat:

1. Pergi ke Google dan taip 'Find your phone'

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2. Automatik Google akan dapat detect model phone kita

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3. Jangan lupa untuk log in email anda!

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4. Taraa! Terus je Google bagi location tau.

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5. Anda pun boleh pilih untuk bunyikan phone anda

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Walaupun phone anda dalam silent mode anda boleh pilih untuk ring sebab phone akan tetap akan berbunyi pada volume yang paling maksimum selama 5 minit.Haa kalau phone terselit celah sofa ke, tersalah letak mana-mana ke kat rumah tu InshaaAllah boleh dengar dan sempat jumpalah dalam tempoh 5 minit tu.

Itu kalau kes dalam rumah. Tapi kalau hilang time kat luar rumah macam mana? :(

Boleh rujuk location yang Google bagi tadi (gambar 4.)

Tapi kalau anda rasa phone anda seperti dicuri, sila bawa teman atau polis bersama-sama anda ya. Jangan bertindak sendirian. Takut anda diapa-apakan pula nanti!Sebelum itu, di bawah ini adalah senarai beberapa cara untuk memastikan phone dan maklumat peribadi anda di dalamnya berada dalam keadaan yang selamat. Guna Google je!

1. Anda pilih 'Recover' dan akan keluar beberapa menu yang boleh anda pilih

Haa klik aje kat Recover tu ya.
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Nanti akan keluar menu macam ni.
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2. Sekiranya anda pilih untuk Lock your phone

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Anda boleh:1. setkan password baru untuk telefon anda2. tulis nota pada skrin telefon anda supaya sesiapa yang menjumpainya dapat membaca nota tersebut (pilihan)3. setkan nombor telefon yang boleh dihubungi (pilihan)

3. Boleh juga pilih 'Try calling your phone'

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Haa Google pun tahu wujud je orang yang tak ingat nombor telefon sendiri. HeheBoleh tanya kawan-kawan atau keluarga, ataupun boleh cari kat Contact dalam email anda. Nak pakai Google Hangout pun tiada masalah. Boleh video call dengan sesiapa yang ambil phone anda. :P

4. Nak 'Sign out on your phone' pun boleh

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Anda akan log out dari akaun Google pada phone anda dan ini akan menyekat akses orang lain ke dalam akaun tersebut.Tetapi anda masih boleh ring, locate dan 'padam' phone anda.

5. Boleh juga pilih 'Get in touch with your operator'

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Mereka boleh bantu untuk sekat SIM kad anda, beri anda SIM kad yang baru ataupun sambungkan anda kepada nombor yang baru.Tindakan ini dapat mengelakkan identiti anda daripada dicuri oleh mereka yang tidak bertanggungjawab kerana mereka boleh menghantar mesej serta membuat panggilan menggunakan nombor telefon anda itu.

6. Dan pilihan terakhir yang anda boleh lakukan adalah dengan 'Consider erasing your device'

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Cara ini dapat mengelakkan orang lain dari melihat kandungan phone anda. Kemungkinan yang akan terjadi adalah:1.  Google mungkin tak dapat memadam semua memori di dalam phone anda2.  'Find you phone' dan 'Android Device Manager' tidak lagi dapat locate, ring atau lock phone anda3. Semua maklumat yang tidak di back up di Google akan terpadamProses ini hanya akan terjadi sekiranya phone anda online.

Haa dah cuba belum? Jumpa tak phone anda tu?

Kami dah pun cuba dan keputusannya memang betul. Google benar-benar dapat locate telefon kami di lokasi yang tepat!

Kami dah cuba! Dan Google memang betul-betul dapat detect. Selamat mencuba!
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Semoga perkongsian ini sedikit sebanyak dapat membantu anda semua. Apa-apa pun sentiasalah berjaga-jaga dan jangan cuai ya!

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Here's The Truth Behind The Viral Photos Of The "Abandoned" Mak Cik In Batu Pahat

A few days ago, photos of an elderly lady living in terrible conditions started circulating on Facebook.
The mak cik, who looks about 60 to 70 years old, was photographed living in what looks like an abandoned, dirty house.

Asmah Hasim, 77
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A Facebook page, Suara Masyarakat Batu Pahat posted two photos and one video that is 1:57 minutes long showing how the elderly lady and her daughter live in such decrepit conditions. SAM Batu Pahat's Facebook post read, "Allahu Akhbar... Beralamat di T/L 96, Parit Makmor, Jalan Parit Karjo, Senggarang, Batu Pahat, Johor." The post which was posted on Saturday, 3 December, has since gotten more than 9,800 likes and over 34,000 shares with thousands of Malaysians commenting about the sad state of the mak cik's living conditions.

The video shows two officers from the Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) checking the conditions of the house and asking the mak cik some questions.
Sitting amidst old bins and garbage on the floor, the elderly lady tells the men that the roof leaks when it rains.

Posted by SAM Batu Pahat on Friday, 2 December 2016

What's amazing is that so many Malaysians have come forward, wanting to help the mak cik in any way they can.People have offered to clean up the elderly lady's place and some have even set up accounts to collect funds for the mak cik.

Image via SAM Batu Pahat

Image via SAM Batu Pahat

Having seen the living conditions of the old lady, some of the commentators have offered to clean up the house and even make the necessary repairs.

A day after the Facebook post garnered so much attention, Malay daily, Sinar Harian posted an article that revealed the story behind the viral post

The Sinar Harian article that was published yesterday, 4 December explained the other side of the story. It highlighted how the mak cik's niece, one Norhashimah Ismail, who explained that the truth behind the old lady's living conditions are more complicated than it seems. She also expressed her disappointment over how the issue has become viral when it isn't even true. "I am so disappointed that my aunt's story has become viral, and what's worse is that it is untrue," said Norhashimah. She also told Sinar Harian that she is really sad that some of the netizens have made some negative comments about the photos without any proper proof about it. The article revealed that the mak cik in the photo is a 77-year-old lady named Asmah Hasim and her daughter is a 57-year-old lady who is an OKU (orang kurang upaya).

Norhashimah explained that she has been taking care of her aunt and cousin for the past six years, ever since the death of her aunt's husband.
"I didn't just leave her there sitting surrounded by all that garbage - every time I clean up the house, my aunt will mess it up again," added Norhashimah.

Asmah's daughter, Azizah Darmawan, 57
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The 50-year-old also said that her aunt's behaviour became like this after the death of her husband. "After the death of her husband, I have been taking care of my aunt and cousin. I make sure that they are fed and taken care of but I can't watch over them all the time as I'm working at a factory in town," said Norhashimah who also has a 14-year-old daughter that is an OKU."I have to go back and forth from my workplace to my aunt's house to prepare the food for them," she added.

The 50-year-old has denied all allegations that she has abandoned and failed to care for her aunt and cousin's well being as they have been under her care for years now

"Ever since the issue of my aunt and cousin being abandoned to live like that went viral on social media, I couldn't take my sadness - I have been crying just thinking about all the baseless allegations." "I've cleaned up the place more than a hundred times, but "mom" still wants to sleep in a dirty environment. It's easy for people to accuse me, but only God knows the true story," she said resigned. However, Norhashimah is glad that the issue has gotten the attention of the welfare department that has pledged to help the mak cik and her daughter.

Sinar Harian reported that the welfare department has removed the mak cik and her daughter from the house and has placed them at the Rumah Sri Kenangan (RSK) in Johor Bahru yesterday afternoon

Asmah and daughter Azizah was removed from their decrepit living conditions yesterday, 4 December.
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Dad Recorded His 3-Year-Old's Adorable Voice So He Can Hear It Through Waze While Driving

A Malaysian man is warming hearts all over Twitterverse by sharing the voice behind his Waze instructions

"Since Waze lets you record a voice, I just used my son's," he wrote.

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@RifdiRosli's tweet has garnered over 34,000 retweets since it was posted on 11 July.

Rifdi included a video of his cheeky three-year-old son reading out direction instructions for the navigation app

From "Keep left" and "Turn right", to "Continue straight" and "Make a U-turn", Rayyan Mikael crushed his enunciation and intonation in the three second-long voice recordings.

Sebab Waze boleh record own voice, aku record suara anak aku jelaa pic.twitter.com/gMGSjMxqex— RifdiRosli (@RifdiRosli) July 11, 2019

Is there anything cuter than him saying "At the roundabout"? We think not!

The proud father posted another video showing other slightly longer recordings taken by his little one for Waze

Part 2.. Mcm biasa Mika ckp, “Papa dah la, penat”.. pic.twitter.com/QdgVx8pt69— RifdiRosli (@RifdiRosli) July 11, 2019

"As always Mika was saying "Papa I'm tired" by the end of it," the man shared.

Netizens couldn't get enough of the toddler's precious voice, with many saying they would use Waze more often if he directed them

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"With this, every time you drive you'll remember your loved ones," another Twitter user commented.

Too cute for words. <3 We need Mikael to tell us when to turn and exit, too!

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Watch how this proud father showed support when his daughter got a case of stage fright:

                This Dad Went All Out To Calm His Nervous 6-Year-Old While She Performed In School

"I knew my girl had stage nerves, so I just tried to do everything I could to make her feel better."

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KDN Serbu 11 Kedai Swatch & Rampas Jam Tangan 'Pelangi' Yang Didakwa Ada Unsur LGBTQ+

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Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) menyerbu 11 butik jam tangan jenama Swatch di beberapa negeri dan merampas koleksi bertemakan pelangi, yang sering dikaitkan dengan komuniti lesbian, gay, biseksual, transgender dan queer+(LGBTQ+)

Menurut laporan, serbuan selama dua hari pada 13 dan 14 Mei itu diadakan di butik Swatch yang terletak di pusat beli-belah Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, One Utama, Sunway Pyramid, Setia City Mall, Mid Valley Megamall, Southkey, Sunway Putra Mall, Sogo KL, Queensbay, Fahrenheit 88 dan Suria Sabah.Lima lagi butik diberi amaran iaitu di Kuala Terengganu City Centre, AEON Kota Bharu, Aman Central Kedah, City Square dan Viva City Kuching.

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Susulan berita itu, seorang pengguna Facebook menggesa rakyat Malaysia yang lain membuang jam tangan Swatch mereka kerana syarikat itu menjual jam tangan Pride Collection, yang direka dengan jalur pelangi."Anda tidak perlu menunggu Coldplay. Siapa yang memakai jam tangan Swatch, buang sekarang!" tulisnya.

Selepas posting Facebook berkenaan tular, pegawai Kementerian Dalam Negeri terus menyerbu 11 kedai Swatch dan merampas semua jam tangan Pride Collection jenama itu

Para pegawai menyerbu kedai Swatch Mid Valley Megamall dan menyerahkankan notis yang menyatakan bahawa 22 jam tangan telah dirampas kerana ia membawa simbol LGBTQ+.Notis itu juga menyatakan bahawa kutipan itu melanggar Akta Mesin Cetak dan Penerbitan 1984. Menurut akta tersebut, jenama yang menjual barangan yang dianggap berbahaya atau mungkin memudaratkan moral mungkin menghadapi akibat undang-undang.Selain outlet Mid Valley, 10 kedai Swatch lain di seluruh negara diserbu pada hari Sabtu, 13 Mei, dan Ahad, 14 Mei, termasuk pusat beli-belah 1 Utama, Sunway Pyramid, Sunway Putra Mall, SOGO KL, dan Vivacity Megamall.

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Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kumpulan Swatch, Nick Hayek Jr, memaklumkan terkejut dan kecewa dengan rampasan yang dilakukan itu

Beliau berkata, pihaknya menyokong kepelbagaian dan inovasi yang ditonjolkan."Swatch berbangga menjadi kanvas pada tangan pemakai jam jenama kami, yang merangkumi pelbagai jenis individu di serata dunia serta karyawan yang bekerjasama dengan kami."Jenama ini diminati kerana kreativiti dan rampaian warna yang menghiasi kualiti jam keluaran Switzerland. Kami tidak berasakan koleksi jam yang menggunakan warna pelangi dengan mesej kedamaian dan kasih sayang boleh membahayakan orang lain."Sebaliknya, Swatch sentiasa mempromosikan mesej positif berkaitan kegembiraan dalam hidup. Mesej ini tidak bersifat politik."Dalam hal ini, timbul tanda tanya adakah Bahagian Penguatkuasa dan Kawalan, Kementerian Dalam Negeri akan 'merampas' pelangi yang muncul secara semula jadi yang terdapat di langit," kata Nick seperti dipetik sebuah portal.Nick berkata, sejak dahulu lagi jenama jam itu dikenali dengan kepelbagaian warna dan rekaan yang bertujuan meraikan kepelbagaian individu daripada pelbagai lapisan masyarakat.Dalam pada itu, Nick berharap supaya jam tangan yang dirampas itu dikembalikan semula kepada pihaknya.

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Tun M Says Malaysians Should Adopt The Japanese Work Ethic

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is currently in Japan for a three-day work visit

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The Pakatan Harapan coalition leader arrived at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo at about 4.55pm on Sunday, 10 June.This is his first trip overseas after becoming Malaysia's seventh prime minister last month.

Shortly after his arrival, Tun Dr Mahathir attended a dinner with Malaysians residing or studying in Japan, during which he praised the Japanese for their tenacious work ethic

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He said the Look East Policy formulated during his first term as prime minister in the 80s was not just about attracting investors from the island nation to Malaysia."It's also about acquiring the Japanese work ethics, the Japanese sense of shame whenever they fail to deliver what they have promised to deliver," he said during the dinner as quoted by The Edge Markets through Bernama.

Tun Dr Mahathir said his admiration for Japan grew after his first trip to the country back in 1961

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He said it was the work ethic and value system emulated by the Japanese that played a major part in rebuilding the country's post-war landscape to the financial powerhouse it is today."If you have the wrong way of working, if you are not hardworking and you don't take pride in your work, you will fail," he added.

He also made comparisons between the products made in Japan and those manufactured in Malaysia

"But in Malaysia, we don’t have this value system, we don’t feel ashamed if we come up with sloppy products which are of poor quality... whether what you do is good or not does not seem to matter," he said. Apart from the dinner, Tun Dr Mahathir will also be attending the 24th International Conference on the Future of Asia, or Nikkei Conference, as well as a courtesy call with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday, 12 June.


From January 2018, Vehicle Owners Must Follow This New Standard For Car Window Tints

Drivers, heads up.
A new standard for car window tints will be used from 1 January 2018.

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From next year, newly-registered vehicles must comply with the automotive heat-blocking window film tint based on the MS2669 standard.Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the mechanism could resolve the issue of enforcement involving the use of different testing devices by motor vehicle accessory shops and the authorities.

Liow also said the mechanism could be used to ensure the films used by car accessory shops adhere to the standard

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"I believe the Road Transport Department will take further action such as amending any related regulations or means to ensure smooth implementation of the use of film that adheres to MS2669," he told Bernama.The move towards a standardised guideline will not only ease the work of enforcement officers but also benefit consumers, he added.

The new standard will allow the authorities, consumers, and car accessory shop owners to check tint films via a special QR code label

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The QR code could be scanned through a compatible mobile app. Apart from the full specifications of the tint film, the code will also contain details such as the make of the vehicle.The Star Online noted that the QR code label will only come with MS2669-certified tints and they will be available at outlets registered under the Audio Accessories and Air-Condition Traders Association (AAA).

For existing tint film installations, Liow said that as long as the minimum permissible visible light transmission level (VLT) of an installed film complies with the rules, no change is required

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However, cars registered after 1 January 2018 will be required to follow the MS2669 standard.The current permissible VLT levels for all vehicles are 70% for the front windscreen, 50% for the front side windows, and 30% for the rear side windows and rear screen.

Did you know you could be fined for using broken car wipers? More traffic rules you probably didn't know came with a saman:

                Using A Broken Wiper And 14 Other Road Offences You Didn’t Know Came With A 'Saman'

Some of them are pretty costly.

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Woman Who Allegedly Insulted Islam At A Comedy Club Has Now Been Arrested

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A woman, who was seen in a video undressing on stage at the Crackhouse Comedy Club in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI), has now been arrested, confirmed police secretary Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin

"The suspect is currently being held at the Brickfields police headquarters for now and investigations are still ongoing," Noorsiah said in a statement today, 10 July, as reported by Utusan Malaysia.The arrest comes after the comedy club lodged a police report against the woman, who during an open mic session, removed her headscarf and baju kurung to reveal a spaghetti top and tight mini skirt.

The 28-year-old will be remanded for three days until Tuesday, 12 July

While it is not clear what she has been charged with, Noorsiah had said the case is being investigated under Section 298A of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.Section 298A of the Penal Code covers issues such as causing disharmony, disunity or enmity, hatred or ill will or prejudicing the maintenance of harmony or unity on grounds of religion.

Meanwhile, the Crackhouse Comedy Club has been slapped with a temporary suspension order by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL)

Federal Territories Deputy Minister Jalaluddin Alias said the government will not tolerate any activities deemed offensive to sensitivities on religion, race, and the country's sovereignty."This issue has also received criticisms from nearby residents and netizens who felt that the viral video was clearly aimed at insulting and sullying the image of Islam. As the local authority of KL, DBKL will never compromise on such issues. DBKL has conducted further investigations on the licence of the premises concerned and taken immediate action to temporarily suspend its operations,” he said today.


UMNO Is No Longer Part Of The PN Coalition. What Does It Mean For PM Muhyiddin's Govt?

Earlier today, 30 July, UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that the party is formally withdrawing from the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition that is led by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin

"UMNO has decided to not join PN," he said in a statement.The party will instead strengthen Muafakat Nasional (MN) coalition together with PAS and Barisan Nasional component parties, according to the UMNO president.

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The withdrawal, however, doesn't impact the current administration as UMNO will continue to support the PN government in federal and state levels

"Our support for the PN government is only based on support from UMNO and BN MPs and assemblypersons to form the federal government and certain state governments," Zahid said.What this basically means is that while UMNO has decided against officially joining the PN coalition, the party has not withdrawn its support for the PN government.The move, while appearing conflicting, allows Muhyiddin to remain as the eighth Prime Minister.

In the meantime, Zahid also revealed that Muhyiddin has stated his intention of having PPBM (Bersatu) join the MN coalition

According to Zahid's statement, in a meeting with BN Parliament members yesterday, 29 July, at the parliament building, Muhyiddin expressed his intention of making Bersatu part of MN."This will be discussed with PAS for further consideration," Zahid said."The MN main committee has decided for UMNO and PAS to be prioritised to strengthen MN. I will hand over the decision to the MN committee to consider Bersatu's intentions if it can further strengthen MN for the sake of the people and the country."

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The announcement by UMNO comes amidst snap election in Sabah:

                Snap Election In Sabah After CM Shafie Dissolves State Assembly Amidst Political Crisis

Shafie Apdal will remain as the caretaker Chief Minister of Sabah for now.

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Investigators Reveal The Doomed Lion Air Flight Flew Nose-First Into Sea At 643KPH

The final moments of the Lion Air Flight 610 were terrifying but swift, as it hurtled from a calm Indonesian sky into the Java Sea

According to a story in the New York Times (NYT), the US and Indonesian investigators who are working hard to find what caused Flight 610 to plunge into the sea, know that in the days before the crash the plane had experienced repeated problems in some of the same systems that could have led the aircraft to go into a nose-dive.Earlier this week, the US Federal Aviation Administration warned that erroneous data processed in Max 8 jet could cause the plane to abruptly nose-dive. Now investigators examining Flight 610 are trying to determine if that's what happened.

Indonesian Navy personnel recovering wheels from Lion Air Flight 610 last week.
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The Lion Air flight, a single-aisle Boeing aircraft which was practically new, appears to have plummeted nose-first into the water with as much as 643km per hour in less than a minute

In fact, the aircraft slammed into the sea with such brute force that some metal fittings onboard were reduced to powder, and its flight data recorder tore loose from its armoured box, propelled into the muddy seabed, reported NYT.At 643kph, the flight was hurtling towards the sea with almost three times the speed of the fastest roller coaster speed in the world, which has a top speed of 240kph.

The situation that unfolded as the flight went into a nose-dive would have left the captain and his co-pilot overwhelmed in seconds

31-year-old Bhavye Suneja, who was the Flight 610's captain, and Harvino, his 41-year-old co-pilot, needed to make decisions in seconds, at a moment of near-certain panic.According to a global bulletin issued by Boeing this week, which advised pilots to follow its operations manual in cases similar to what happened to the Lion Air flight, the Indian citizen captain and his Indonesian co-pilot needed to have had to recognise that a problem with the readings on the cockpit display was causing the sudden descent.Then, according to the FAA, they would have had to grab physical control of the plane.However, that would not have been a simple matter of pushing a button."To expect someone at a moment of high pressure to do everything exactly right is really tough," Alvin Lie, an Indonesian aviation expert and the country's ombudsman, was quoted as saying by the New York Times, adding, "That's why you don't want to ever put a pilot in that situation if there's anything you can do to stop it."

Family members grieved over the coffins of Flight 610 victims.
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Zoo Negara Now Claims That Lion Is 'Skinny' Because He's Too Busy Mating Instead Of Eating

Manja Kani, the Zoo Negara lion that recently caught netizens' attention, is now said to be losing weight because he is too busy mating

Zoo Negara's deputy president Rosly @ Rahmat Ahmat Lana told Astro Awani that the mating season has directly affected the animal's diet.He said, "Manja Kani and Manja Ela are in the process of mating lately and it has caused Manja Kani to skip meals."

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Rosly also assured that this is a common problem among the lion species

"It was more noticeable in Manja Kani's case," he said. "This is because the female refused to mate, while the male attempts to coerce her into mating."

During a press conference on Saturday, 13 June, Rosly assured that the lion is healthy and has produced several offspring with his companion Manja Ela in the past.

Guyss ini penjelasan Timbalan Presiden Zoo Negara berkenaan singa didakwa kurus itu. pic.twitter.com/C5AHtAeNKD— nadia (@nadiazaman__) June 13, 2020

The zoo's management previously said that the lion appears skinny because they switched its diet from beef to chicken

Rosly told Bernama that the switch was made due to a lack of meat supply but Manja Kani proved to be "a bit fussier since the Movement Control Order (MCO)".

"During the MCO, we had a difficult time trying to obtain meat supply. It's not that we could not afford it, it's just that there were no suppliers who were able to bring in meat for us," he said.

However, he emphasised that the lion is in good health despite looking slightly thin.

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The photo of the lion caused many to question where the previous donations to Zoo Negara went:

                People Question Where Zoo Negara Donations Went After "Skinny" Lion Image Goes Viral

Zoo Negara's deputy president explained that the lion's diet was changed during MCO.

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                Supportive Malaysians Flock To Zoo Negara After News Of Its Financial Struggle Breaks Out

One of the visitors described the zoo as an important institution for Malaysians.

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"Dari Pisau Plastik Ke Meja Dapur" - Ibu Ini Kongsi Tips Untuk Ajar Si Cilik Minat Memasak

Kata orang-orang tua dan bijak pandai dahulu kala, "melentur buluh biarlah daripada rebungnya"

Maksudnya mengajar anak-anak biarlah dari kecil, jangan ditunggu sampai sudah besar pula. Begitulah hebatnya orang-orang tua dahulu dalam berbahasa.Sama seperti posting yang dimuat naik oleh seorang pengguna di Facebook, Nurul Nazireen Khazali yang berkongsi tips bagaimana dia memupuk minat anaknya untuk memasak dari kecil.Menerusi perkongsian itu, dia memberitahu mendidik anaknya Syazwi atau lebih mesra disapa Chef Wi itu memasak pada usianya yang baru 2 tahun 6 bulan. Malah anak kecil itu juga dilihat turut membantu ibunya dalam penyediaan bahan seperti memotong sayur, mengisar bahan dan tidak kekok menggunakan mixer, blender, pisau dan peralatan dapur yang lain.Berikut dibawah adalah perkongsian penuh dan tips serta pengalamannya dalam melakukan aktiviti memasak bersama anaknya:

1. Pastikan anak-anak faham apa itu bahaya

Bila berada di dapur, kita terdedah dengan pelbagai jenis bahaya seperti minyak panas, terpecik dan sebagainya. Sentiasa awasi anak anda.

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2. Sediakan kerusi atau peralatan yang sesuai

Untuk kerusi memasak Syazwi, katanya dia beli di Instagram: @dinamitoys

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3. Untuk peralatan tajam seperti pisau, ibu bapa lebih tahu keupayaan anak-anak

Mulakan dengan pisau plastic terlebih dahulu. Jika anak sudah pandai mengawal baru bertukar ke pisau yang lebih 'advance'. Syazwi menggunakan pisau dari IKEA.

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4. Jangan paksa anak jika mereka tidak minat

Syazwi sejak kecil memang minat bagi membantu. Katanya lagi, Syazwi terasa sangat dihargai bila dia memanggilnya untuk masak dan turut serta sekali.

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5. Aktiviti memasak tidak hanya terhad kepada anak perempuan

Antara kebaikan apabila anak-anak turut serta dalam aktiviti memasak, mereka belajar benda baru. Selain itu dapat kenal nama bahan-bahan dan sayur-sayuran yang digunakan. Aktiviti memasak ini juga adalah kemahiran yang dapat membantu anak-anak di masa hadapan mereka (survival skills).

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Lumrah anak-anak ialah meneroka dan mencuba benda baru. Kita sebagai ibu bapa perlu yakin dan percaya pada anak namun pada masa yang sama juga perlu meletakkan had pada mereka.

Semoga bermanfaat kepada ibu bapa yang ingin memupuk minat anak-anak dari kecil untuk belajar memasak.
Kalau nak tahu lebih banyak tips dan aktiviti bersama si cilik ini, anda boleh saja follow Instagram Chef Wi!

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

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[PHOTOS] Proton Releases Its Suprima S Super Edition

What Do You Think Of The New Proton Suprima S Super Edition?

Proton deputy chief executive officer, Datuk Lukman Ibrahim said the new variant comes with the enhanced R3 body kit that brings out the car's sporty style. The R3 body kit includes a revised front and rear bumper finishing, side skirting, and 17-inch lightweight alloy wheels.

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“Varian ini adalah model terbaik Proton dari segi harga mahupun ciri keselamatan dan teknologi ditampilkan, malah ia turut mendapat pengiktirafan keselamatan lima bintang oleh Program Penilaian Kereta Baru Australasia (ANCAP).

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Proton has unveiled the new Proton Suprima S Super Premium at the Proton Sales Carnival in Melaka today. The new variant is now the range-topper of the Proton Suprima range, positioned above the Executive and Premium models.

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The Suprima S Super Premium is priced at RM87,929, which is an RM8,350 premium over the next step down in the Suprima range, in this case the Suprima S Premium. The car is available in only two colours – Fire Red and Solid White.

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Proton Giving Away Free Car To Get People To Test Drive Its Latest Models

The national car company is promoting its latest model with attractive prizes. PROTON Holdings Bhd (Proton) recently launched an exciting contest called Pandu & Menang.

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According to Proton deputy chief executive officer Datuk Lukman Ibrahim, the objective of the contest was to create excitement and visibility of the brand. "This is an interesting way for us to invite the public to test drive and experience a Proton car for themselves," he said.

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The contest is divided into two segments – one is via SMS, where participants will need to answer two questions correctly and respond in the fastest time to win the daily prizes. The second portion of the contest invites participants to take a creative picture with the Proton test drive vehicle and upload it on Facebook to win the weekly prizes.

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Proton hopeful of exceeding target of 750 units of Proton Suprima S per month

Proton Holdings Bhd is initially targeting to sell 750 units of its newly launched model, the Proton Suprima S, locally per month.

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Its Executive Chairman Tan Sri Mohd Khamil Jamil however reckoned that it might exceed the target due to the current demand for hatchback cars from young customers.

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Its chief operating officer (commercial) Hisham Othman said the response for the hatchback model was very encouraging as the company had received hundreds of bookings although it was introduced in the market just about a week.

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"Our biggest market to date is Malaysia, and certainly it is our intention to export the Suprima S to foreign markets such as Australia, Indonesia, Brunei and Thailand, just like our other models previously.

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PHOTOS: The Proton Suprima S[porty]

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WATCH: 360° view of the Proton Suprima S

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SPECS: 0-100km/h in 9.9 secs, 309 litres luggage space and more

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Suprima S has a 190 km/h top speed and a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 9.9 seconds, while fuel consumption is rated at 9.1 litres per 100 km.

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The car is powered by the company’s own 1.6-liter Campro Turbo engine that is mated with 7-speed ProTronic CVT automatic transmission which altogether produced 140 at 5000rpm and maximum torque of 205Nm from between 2000 to 4000rpm.

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Speaking of the boot, usable luggage space is 309 litres by ISO, or VDA measurement volume, and 427 litres in total, loaded to the rear parcel shelf. The Premium features 17-inch units wheels and the Executive, 16-inch ones.

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Also standard fit are driver’s seat manual height adjustment, remote tailgate release, steering wheel audio controls, front fog lamps, tinted windows and rear parking sensors.

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BEST FEATURES: 2.0 litre engine, Android system, 6 airbags and more

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The system offers Wi-Fi connectivity off a mobile phone or portable hotspot, allowing Internet on the go, though for safety reasons the DVD player and Wi-Fi-based browsing can only be accessed when the handbrake is engaged.
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The Suprima S is built solid inside out. The exterior chassis does not “klank” and the interior (of the Premium variant) is all leather and pretty posh — impressive for a car that is under RM100,000.

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Under the hood sits a 1.6-litre turbocharged CFE CamPro engine, capable of producing up to 138 horsepower and 205 Nm of torque. This performance is equivalent to a 2.0-litre engine but with a 1.6-litre fuel economy.

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Safety kit for the five-star ANCAP-rated Suprima S consists of ABS with EBD, brake assist, electronic stability control (ESC), traction control and two rear Isofix mounts. Equipped with six airbags, hill-hold assist and electronic gear shift lock to the list.

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It includes Android-based Proton Infotainment System consisting of a seven-inch LCD screen DVD player with GPS navigation and Bluetooth/USB/iPod connectivity, paired to four speakers in the Executive and six speakers in the Premium (two are A-pillar mounted tweeters).

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The system offers Wi-Fi connectivity off a mobile phone or portable hotspot, allowing Internet on the go, though for safety reasons the DVD player and Wi-Fi-based browsing can only be accessed when the handbrake is engaged

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TEST DRIVE: What is it like in a Proton Suprima S?

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PRICE: Starts from RM76,338

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Terkini: Senarai Harga Proton Suprima S Di Malaysia, sensasi2020, Terkini: Senarai Harga Proton Suprima S Di Malaysia

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Harga Proton Suprima S di Semenanjung Malaysia:
Proton Suprima S Executive (Solid) : RM76,338
Proton Suprima S Executive (Metallic) : RM76,688
Proton Suprima S Premium (Solid) : RM79,638
Proton Suprima S Premium (Metallic) : RM79,988

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Should you get the Suprima S Executive or Premium?

Features that are found only in the Premium variant include Hill-Hold Assist, front parking sensors, reverse camera, automatic headlamps, leather upholstery.

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Also, six audio speakers, DRL (daytime running lights), paddle shifters, automatic climate air-conditioner, push start button, auto cruise and auto front wipers.

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“Waiting list for the Premium variant is about one month while Executive, minimum two months. Proton is also offering a five-year or 150,000km manufacturer warranty, and a five-year free road assist,” said Proton Edar Sdn Bhd Kuching sales manager Yusuf Mohamad.

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REVIEWS: How good is the new Proton Suprima S?

The Suprima S is built solid inside out. The exterior chassis does not “klank” and the interior (of the Premium variant) is all leather and pretty posh — impressive for a car that is under RM100,000.

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REVIEWS: How good is the new Proton Suprima S?

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IN COMPARISON: The Proton Preve

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Design-wise, the Suprima S has a visually tauter front end compared to its Preve sibling, the Proton Wings-inspired face displaying a new black honeycomb grille and new inserts for the bumper; the fog lamp surround on the left continues to be an intake point, feeding air to the intercooler.

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The same mill equips the Premium version of the Preve, and makes it way on here without any revisions – the low-pressure turbocharged unit delivers identical 138 hp at 5,000 rpm and 205 Nm between 2,000 and 4,000 rpm output numbers.

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IN COMPARISON: Toyota Vios 2013, launched 2 days after Proton Suprima S

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Jika ditanya pada kami, antara Toyota Vios 2013 dan Suprima S, memang agak sukar untuk membuat pilihan. Kemungkinan besar kami akan memilih Suprima S kerana tawaran jaminan 5 tahun atau 150,000 kilometer

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All-New Toyota Vios 2013 engine carrying 1NZ-FE DOHC capacity of 1497cc with VVT-i, capable of producing up to 109 hp at 6.000 RPM and of torque 141 Nm at 4.200 RPM.

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All-New Toyota Vios 2013 is equipped with various security features and safety are reasonably complete and modern. Among other ABS brakes with EBD, 2 airbags for driver and front passenger, ESP Stability Control and technology features the other modern.

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As for entertainment systems, standard issue is a dashboard integrated CD/MP3 player for the 1.5E, 1.5G and TRD Sportivo, with the 1.5J getting a two-DIN CD/MP3 head unit. The units are paired to six speakers in the case of the 1.5G and TRD Sportivo, while the 1.5E and 1.5J make do with four.

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Proton COO Hisham Othman says the Suprima S is superior in engineering, safety and performance

Proton chief operating officer (commercial) Hisham Othman said the name Suprima S is derived from the word "supreme", and reflects superiority in engineering, safety and performance.

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"The S means sports. It is a hatchback, and meant to be sporty." Hisham also said the Suprima S is not a Proton Preve hatchback. "It is a new model for the hatchback segment."

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Tun M says this new car will change the public perception of Proton cars

Dr Mahathir said the Suprima S was designed to attract the younger set of buyers who were keen on the hatchback as it is more sporty than the sedan.

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"I hope the perception that Proton produces cheap, low quality cars will be corrected because Proton cars are of the same standard as other famous car manufacturers," he said at the launch of Suprima S at the Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) Convention Centre here today.

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LAUNCH DAY HIGHLIGHTS: The Proton Suprima S was launched on Saturday, 17 August 2013, by Tun Dr Mahathir

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Proton Suprima S Price In Malaysia. Proton Suprima S was officially launched in Malaysia yesterday, 17 August 2013 at Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre by former Malaysia Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

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PRE-LAUNCH DEVELOPMENTS: The Proton Suprima S was initially thought to be called 'Proton Prevé hatchback'

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The upcoming Proton P3-22A, or the Preve Hatchback as we know it, will officially be called the Proton Suprima S, as this picture confirms. Proton filed to trademark the name, without the ‘S’ suffix, in January this year.

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It was spotted on the road in disguise: Is this the new Proton Prevé Hatchback?

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Another one spotted in full force!

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Sheikh Zaid saw the metallic blue car being used in a TV shoot in Sentral, Kuala Lumpur

It looks like it’s getting ever closer to the official launch of the Proton Preve Hatchback – we have a couple of snaps of the car taken by reader Sheikh Zaid, who caught this metallic blue example at Sentral.

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All the cladding – save tape to mask the logos (front visible in pix, rear too presumably) – is gone, and there’s a reason for the undisguised car being in such a high traffic area; Sheikh says that a video crew was filming the car. Presumably, it’s a TVC shoot.

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Rumours and speculations on the 'Proton Prevé hatchback'

For the Preve, Proton has been testing the five-door C-Segment hatch with heavy camouflage over the last year in Malaysia. The variant spied has very limited camouflage that helps understand the car’s styling in advance.

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The Preve’s competitors are the Chevrolet Cruze hatchback, Honda Civic hatch and the Ford Focus. A 1.6-litre in-line four-cylinder gasoline unit that produces 107hp @ 5750rpm and 150Nm of torque @4000rpm sits under the bonnet.

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It is matched to a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed Continuously Variable Transmission CVT.

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Interested? Rumors said this model will only be launched at the end of this year (that's mean around 4 months to go).

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Proton released its new entry level car on 17 June 2013 - the Proton Saga SV (Super Value?). Priced at between RM33,438 to RM36,888, fresh graduates might finally be able to afford a car. [CLICK FOR FULL STORY]

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A Teacher In Terengganu Transformed This Abandoned Classroom Into An Amazing Studio

There are countless stories about teachers going the extra mile for their students, and this primary school teacher in Kuala Terengganu is no exception!

The teacher, who goes by Nordin Ismail on Facebook, decided to transform a classroom that was previously under the care of his ex-colleague.

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"Since [my ex-colleague Che Norazharudden] moved to another school, this room is no longer in use," Nordin wrote on his profile.

Along with photos of the room in its 'before' state, Nordin joked that he needed to take charge of the room or else it will get haunted

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With some assistance from other school staff and students, Nordin managed to complete the project within two weeks:

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The result? A calm and comfortable 'studio' for his young students:

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Nordin explained that he chose to paint the walls a grey colour to make the room a little darker, as he often uses the LCD projector in his lessons.

To balance out the grey, he chose a bright-coloured shelf and decked out his folders in coloured paper for the teacher's corner

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Nordin even dedicated a little corner for his students to sit down and read!

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Great job, Cikgu Nordin!

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40 Underprivileged Students Are Tutored And Mentored By These Volunteers In PJ

Being born into a family who can afford to send us to school, put food on the table and a roof over our heads is a privilege we take for granted.
For many, even attending public school is a hurdle in itself.

One woman saw this need in the low-cost flats of Desa Mentari, Petaling Jaya – an area that has been classified as a "black spot" by the Petaling Jaya City Council because of its high crime rates – and sought to fill in that gap.

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Eight years ago, the Desa Mentari outreach programme was started by its now-programme coordinator Prema Ravindran as a means to:

- Offer tuition for underprivileged children who struggle with studying, - Provide financial aid for their families, and - Occasionally plan fun activities for the kids.

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Every week, a team of volunteers teach 40 underprivileged kids various subjects such as Mathematics, English, Bahasa Melayu, and Tamil

Head of tuition Timothy Khor teaches Mathematics and English on Saturday afternoons. On weekdays, other volunteers teach Bahasa Melayu and Tamil to the primary and secondary school children.

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Most of the volunteers are from Full Gospel Assembly KL, however, there are young adults from the neighbourhood who occasionally help out."We also have uni students from [the] community who teach for a small sum of money. We are so happy to see a few students whom we taught last time, coming back to teach the younger kids," Khor told SAYS.

Students made cakes and sold ice blended drinks at the tuition centre to learn team work and to raise funds for the centre.
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Prema shared about how one boy came to her seven years ago needing help to prepare for his SPM paper

"His parents couldn't afford to send him and his siblings for tuition," she said.A family friend then brought the boy, Joash Justine, to Prema, who had coincidentally been asking if there were any families willing to open their homes for tuition. "His home became one of the three where children gather for weekly Saturday tuitions," she revealed."Today Joash is working in a bank while pursuing a degree in business and finance part-time at a reputable local university."

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But more than just teaching the children to be academically-inclined, they are also taught character-building and life skills

Values, discipline, and leadership skills are taught so that the kids become well-rounded individuals."We did many events before, like career day where we share with them differentindustries and career paths they can explore. We brought them to Kidzania, wherethey had so much fun exploring the different job scopes and industries," Khor shared with SAYS.

The children visited Kidzania where they could explore different industries.
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Camp in Port Dickson, 2018.
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One key goal of the programme is to give the children hope that they can catch up with their studies no matter what level they're at

"Though it has been a tough journey trying to help the kids with their studies, I cansay for sure these kids understand how important school is to them... We help them understand that they can be the first in their family to go to university and upgrade their lives," said Khor.

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It is evident that the classes have had significant outcomes for some children."For example, one of the girls aims to become a lawyer and we can see such a bright future ahead of her," said Khor.

However, not everything is rainbows and butterflies as Khor shared that there have been several cases where they were unable to help a child because they dropped out of school and tuition

			I think the ultimate goal for us who are volunteering is to see this community come out of poverty. It is a long-term goal that can be achieved by helping one family at a time.

Khor shared that if the programme can influence the children to have the correct mindset to steer them to success, then the kids themselves will be able to make a difference in their families and community."This long term goal can only be achieved if the families within the community start helping their neighbours and repeat what we are doing here, creating a ripple effect," he added.

Here are a few suggestions of simple ways that we can give back to the community:

                Feed The Homeless, Cuddle A Dog, And 3 Other Ways To Volunteer In Klang Valley On Weekends

It's the season of giving!

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Don't Drive At These Times If You're Spending CNY In These 11 Cities

Chinese New Year is almost at our doorstep, which means that many Malaysians will soon start their journey back home for their reunion dinners and family gatherings

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However, things can get a little heated up before the festive celebrations when we have to deal with the endless traffic jams as everyone makes their pilgrimage back home.At. The. Same. Time.

To ease the journey, Waze created a handy guide of its predictions for the best and worst times to travel in 11 cities:

1. Kuala Lumpur

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In Kuala Lumpur, the usual peak hour traffic applies for the Chinese New Year season. However, on most days, between the hours of 7pm to 11pm is the best time to be cruising on the roads.

2. Johor Bahru, Johor

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Good luck, Johoreans! If you're meeting up with friends or travelling this CNY, set your appointments and journeys for evenings and after, as traffic is expected to be pretty bad on most days from morning to evening.

3. Batu Pahat, Johor

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On most days, the worst times to travel to and around Batu Pahat would be between the hours of 3am to 5am or 6am to 8am.Instead, choose to travel during evening and night time, between the hours of 6pm to 10pm.

4. Central Melaka, Melaka

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In Central Melaka, the worst times to travel on most days are in the early hours of the morning. Traffic is much breezier when most people are having dinner, between 7pm to 10pm, on most days.

5. Kinta, Perak

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Expect less heavy traffic from evening onwards in Kinta on most days and avoid travelling in the early hours of the morning.

6. Larut Matang, Perak

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Perakians, take note that on Saturday, 2 February, traffic is expected to be heaviest at the following times:- 4am to 5am,- 8am to 9am, and- 2pm to 3pm.

7. Kota Bahru, Kelantan

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There are two time periods on Sunday, 3 February that Waze cautions against travelling: 3am to 4am and 1pm and 2pm; though on most days, the early hours of the morning are not a good time to be on the road.

8. Kuala Muda, Kedah

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Generally, avoid being on the roads in Kuala Muda between the hours of 8am to 11am. The one exception is on Thursday, 7 February, where Waze advises to avoid travels between 4am to 5am.

9. Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu

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On most days, traffic in Kuala Terengganu is expected to be heavy in the early mornings, with the exception of Saturday, 9 February, where the time period of 2pm to 3pm should be avoided.

10. Kuantan, Pahang

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In Kuantan, avoid travelling during the time period of 2pm to 3pm on Sunday, 3 February, as traffic is expected to be heavier at that time compared to most of the other days. 9pm to 10pm is the best time to travel on most days.

11. Kuching, Sarawak

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Sarawakians sure are a happy, festive bunch! In Kuching, traffic will be heaviest on Friday, 8 February, at three time slots: 2am to 3am, 5am to 6am, and 1pm to 2pm. On most days, traffic should be pretty smooth around 6pm to 10pm.


How To Care For Your Pet: Haze Tips For Animal Lovers

How will the haze affect my pet?

As animals have an increased sensitivity to foreign particles, the constant exposure to a polluted and smoky environment may irrefutably put them in a position to develop medical conditions.

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Smoke haze can cause your pets to have: An irritated nose and throat, An increased mucus production, A tendency to cough, Eye irritations (e.g. redness and discharge), Skin irritations (e.g. rashes and allergies), Lung problems if severe (e.g. bronchitis and asthma)

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, Dr Dawn Chong from The Animal Clinic said this week owners have been bringing pets to her veterinary clinic for haze-related symptoms, including respiratory problems, asthma, coughing and breathing difficulties.

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Ricky Yeo, President of Action for Dogs (ASD)  noticed that some of the dogs at the adoption and rescue centre have been tearing up more than usual.

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Kucing Terbiar Anjing Jalanan (KTAJ) volunteer Rina Zahid noticed that her cats did not seem to be affected as they stay indoors but she has seen a marked difference in her dog, which seemed to be more lethargic.

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Veterinarian Dr S. Vellayan observed that birds, especially the free-flying painted stock, are getting up about an hour later than usual to look for food. “This could indicate interference in their vision due to the haze”.

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Which pets are more at risk?

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According to Dr. Dawn Chong from The Animal Clinic, younger animals and breeds that are flat-faced or have shorter snouts (e.g. Persians and Pugs) are more vulnerable to haze-related diseases.

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Younger animals are more vulnerable to haze-related diseases.
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The same applies to animals with a history of heart, lung, kidney and eye problems.

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How to protect your fur kids this haze season (Click to view)

Play With Your Pet! It is important to understand that even with the haze, you shouldn’t deprive your pets from important stimulation – they would still need their daily exercise.
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The haze may cause your pets to have dry, hacking coughs. To minimize their distress, you could try giving them some honey. One or half a teaspoon of honey, three to four times a day can do wonders in soothing their throat and ease inflammation symptoms. Plus, your pets will definitely enjoy the honey’s sweet taste!
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You should be careful of your furry companion’s food and water bowl – make sure that the contents are clean and free from any dust particles or pollutants. Change water bowls frequently.
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Eye drops and artificial tears can help flush away any possible irritants, thus preventing any eye issues. Mount Pleasant Animal Medical Centre recommends Tears Naturale II. Use it 2 to 3 times a day to flush away any eye irritants.
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For dogs that are more susceptible to falling sick, give them antioxidants such as vitamin C to boost their immunity.

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Wipe your pets down with a damp cloth or baby wipes after walks. Here's a good concoction for a daily wipe-down: Add two to three drops of high grade lavender oil and eucalyptus oil to a basin of water, soaking a cloth in it and using the cloth to wipe the dogs.
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Take your dogs out for quick toilet walks and avoid taking them out for walks entirely if the reading goes above 200.
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How do I know if my pet is sick?

Monitor your pets for redness in the eye, abnormal eye discharge, excessive sneezing or coughing.

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Monitor your dogs and cats for any eye problems during this haze season.
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[VIDEO] 9 Koleksi Iklan Raya 2014 Terbaik Pilihan SAYS

1. Petronas - Ke Pangkuan Bonda. Ternyata mengimbau kembali sambutan raya zaman kanak-kanak dulu di kampung.

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2. Telekom Malaysia - ADIK. Celoteh adik kecil ini memang comel dan tak jemu untuk dilihat berulang kali.

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3. RTM - Ini Baru Raya! Memaparkan gaya hidup orang zaman sekarang yang terlalu sibuk dengan 'gadjets'. Tapi part selfie yang last sekali tu memang cool.

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4. Nissan - Atuk. Seronok tengok atuk bersiar-siar dengan nenek. Tapi ada twist sikit. Kesian atuk.

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5. Media Prima - Anugerah Syawal. Berat hati atuk dengan nenek nak lepaskan anaknya balik ke rumah. Sampai sanggup lakukan macam-macam helah.

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6. TV AlHijrah - Kemuliaan Syawal. Pesanan ayah buat anak perempuannya beserta babak-babak ketika membesar memang meruntun jiwa. Latar belakang lagu Fynn Jamal lagi menambahkan 'feel' sedih.

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7. RTM - ANUGERAH. Hidup mempunyai seorang abang yang kurang upaya memang mencabar. Namun walaupun kurang upaya, hatinya lebih mulia daripada kebanyakan orang yang cukup sifat.

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8. JKKN Sabah - Kuih Ibuku. Kasih ibu tiada penghujungnya. Ibu tidak pernah jemu membesarkan anak-anak. Hargailah ibu selagi dia masih bernafas.

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9. TNB - Sentiasa Bersamamu. Pekerja TNB komited dalam memberikan perkhidmatan terbaik kepada semua pelanggan. Kerja tetap kerja, Raya tetap Raya.

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This Is Your Official First Look At The Brand New Nokia 3310

The rumours are true, everyone. Nokia's iconic 3310 has been relaunched!

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The revamped handset was unveiled at the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) which is currently being held in Barcelona from 27 February - 2 March 2017.

Produced by HMD Global, which licensed the Nokia brand last year, the new 3310 features 16MB of storage space, or up to 32GB with a microSD card, and its battery will last up to a month on standby

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The new 3310 qualifies as a "feature phone" rather than a smartphone as it only provides 2.5G connectivity - which has slower data speeds than 3G or 4G.But who needs fast Internet speed when there's Snake?!

True to its namesake, the new old phone is packed with a number of nostalgic features that include the popular Snake game, the original Nokia ringtone, and the choice of four colours including the original navy blue

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The 3310 is powered by the S30+ operating system, which allows web browsing but has a much smaller range of apps than Android or iOS.

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It also has a 2-megapixel camera at the back.

Fancy getting one? HMD is planning to make the new Nokia 3310 available in Q2 this year for 49 euros (around RM230)

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For those who don't fancy time-travelling, Nokia also unveiled three modern Android smartphones, the Nokia 6 with a 5.5-inch screen, the Nokia 5 with a 5.2-inch screen and the Nokia 3 with a 5.0-inch screen.For more information on the new devices, head on over to HMD Global's official website here.

Nokia is poised to make a solid comeback to the industry this year with a slew of exciting launches:

                You Can Now Buy This New Nokia Phone That Works Just Like The Iconic 3310

HMD Global's first Nokia phone is now for sale in Malaysia!

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                Nokia Finally Released An Android Smartphone, But We Can't Buy It Yet

Attention, the Finnish smartphone brand is back.

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