8 Tips On How You Can Start And Grow A Successful SME

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Even though the business landscape has transformed over the past few years, the basics of starting a business remain the same

As they identify new opportunities, many people are choosing to become entrepreneurs by starting their own small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With many people embracing the entrepreneurial lifestyle and delving into side hustles, there is much room for SMEs to grow here in Malaysia.There is an added emphasis on digital marketing in the new commerce ecosystem, and there is a higher reliance on delivery services as it is so much more convenient for consumers. Nevertheless, there are a few things that have not changed when it comes to starting a business.

If you're looking for a chance to ace the SME game, here are a few tips all you aspiring business owners should bear in mind:

1. Having the correct mindset is key when it comes to the building blocks of an enterprise

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Mistakes are normal, but try not to dwell on or get discouraged by them. Have an open mind as you learn from your mistakes, and try to see every failure as an opportunity to grow and improve your faults. That way, you'll be able to feel empowered as you move forward.The correct mindset can take you far when you start building your very own empire, as it can also open the door to many more opportunities that you can try venturing into. Having a positive attitude and believing you can succeed is also crucial to help you stay ahead in the game.

2. Identify your strengths and weaknesses, and use them to your advantage

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When it comes to starting and running a small business, every entrepreneur has a unique set of abilities, expertise, and experience that sets them apart from the competition. No small business owner is so skilled that they can be an expert in every step of starting a new firm.In the beginning, you'll have to wear many hats, but don't put too much pressure on yourself or expect to jump right into a position that requires a lot of knowledge and experience. Consider your strengths and limitations in order to decide where to focus your efforts.

3. Turn your passion into profit

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A passion for something does not always mean you have to turn your favourite hobby into a business. What it means is that you can leverage your current knowledge or abilities when you run your company.This piece of advice is beneficial when determining what type of business to start. Focus on your passion early on and combine it with a solid business plan to build a long-lasting enterprise.Finding an existing need and targeting it is key to creating a successful small business, whether you plan to start a home bakery or an online handmade jewellery store. It is necessary to combine that need with something that fascinates you so you can stay motivated.

4. Have a business plan in place for easier execution

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A business plan is one of the first things a small business owner should accomplish. It's critical to create this record to guide future work and hold oneself accountable, but don't get too detailed in the early stages of concept development. In general, a business plan usually consists of an executive summary, business description and structure, market research, staff, and even financial documents.You can expand your company strategy as work develops and your idea becomes a reality. Include more accurate estimates, actual expenses, longer-range projections, a mission statement, and more things as you pen out your business plan.

5. Stay organised and be consistent. You'll see results in the long run.

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As a business owner, you have to wear multiple hats, which means you have to manage a wide range of responsibilities. That's why a business owner's success or failure depends on his or her ability to keep things in order. Getting organised may boost your productivity, raise your business' profits, and reduce your risks.Keeping a daily to-do list is a good way to remain on top of your tasks. This will ensure that you don't forget anything and that you finish all of your duties by checking them off your list as you complete them.

6. Provide great service to your customers, and you'll see them return

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One thing to note when starting your own SME is to never overlook the need of offering excellent customer service. If you provide superior service to your clients, they will be more likely to come to you instead of going to your competitors the next time they need anything.Being consistent at providing five-star service will ensure a returning customer base because they've developed a sense of confidence in your products and work. It's an extremely crucial aspect of a successful business, and is a good habit to work on for the long-term.

7. Know who your target customers are and what the current market looks like

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Sometimes, you might have great ideas, but what brings a business down is not applying the ideas correctly. That's why it's critical to know your target market and the industry in which you wish to operate. An idea that may work well for some enterprises may not function well in other settings.Assessing the market for your goods or services, looking for prospective competitors, and imagining how your firm will operate can all help your idea. You can get ideas and guidance from competitors and similar businesses. Visiting their stores, as well as looking at their websites and marketing materials will help you fill in the blanks.

8. Find good business partners who provide premium services

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As the saying goes, Rome wasn't built in a day— and neither are businesses. Sometimes, you might need to outsource manpower, which is why it's super important to choose your business partners carefully. It's always a wise choice to select those with a good track record of being reliable. For example, if your business requires a delivery service, then ensure that you team up with a dependable courier company so that you can maintain customer satisfaction.

With many SMEs operating online nowadays, there's no doubt that a good delivery service is a must-have for any business

An excellent courier service can help cultivate a loyal customer base. Maintaining good standards is critical for customer retention, which will boost your company's brand and attract new consumers. In addition, a solid delivery management method will improve your company's efficiency and reduce the time and effort spent dealing with deliveries. That way, you'll be able to work faster, smarter, and better.

If you're looking for a reliable courier service that'll help streamline your business deliveries, check out Pos Laju SendParcel

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Pos Laju SendParcel is a new and enhanced online shipping platform for e-commerce merchants. Whether you're sending parcels domestically or internationally, SendParcel makes shipping a lot easier. All you gotta do is choose the most appropriate bundle for your courier needs. After that, you can schedule pick-ups, create bulk shipments, and generate e-consignment notes, all on the website.

Along with fast deliveries that are on time, you'll also be able to enjoy a number of awesome benefits with Pos Laju SendParcel

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Their 'Bulk Shipment' feature is a major time-saver. This feature allows you to create up to 100 shipping orders, and when combined with their e-consignment notes, you'll be able to enjoy easy shipping, which saves so much time!That's not all. You can drop off your parcels at over 1,000 drop-off locations across Malaysia, including 780 Pos Malaysia branches, 170 Ezibox Parcel Lockers, and 169 7-Eleven outlets. Wah, talk about convenient. :DPos Laju SendParcel also offers a variety of options to fit any business' size and needs. You might begin with a lower bundle and gradually increase as your company expands. The greater the top-up plan, the better the rates. And, you'll receive extra benefits, such as limitless free pick-ups, bonus credits, and flyers too!Additionally, as a merchant, you'll be able to enjoy competitive shipping rates, so hurry up and register with Pos Laju SendParcel now.

Here's what you gotta do:

STEP 1: Head over to the Pos Laju SendParcel landing page and sign up.STEP 2: Upon completing your profile, you'll receive a confirmation email.STEP 3: Sending your first parcel is completely free! To get you started, your confirmation email will offer a RM10 free credit!STEP 4: Begin by adjusting your pick-up location (you can have up to three different locations at one time).STEP 5: Choose whether to create a single or bulk shipment, as well as whether to send it domestically or internationally. You're all set!

Psst! If you wanna enjoy better deals, sign up now to enjoy RM5 for deliveries up to 5kg from now till 31 March. This value rate is applicable for customers who purchase package P1K or above only.

Every business venture is a journey on its own, so enjoy the process while you're at it.
If you're ready to start yours with Pos Laju SendParcel, head over to their website and sign up today!


Retired Soldier Begins His Solo 284KM Walk From Kuantan To Putrajaya For A Change Of Govt

Retired military man Nasri Mat Jusoh is on a journey from Kuantan to Putrajaya by foot to protest the rising cost of living as well as to urge Malaysians to change the current government

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According to Free Malaysia Today, Nasri began walking at 8.30am on Tuesday, 24 April and is expected to reach the capital city of Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, 28 April.He started his 284km walk from a taxi stand near Darul Makmur Stadium in Kuantan after a simple flag-off ceremony blessed by his wife Hamimah Khadim and a few PKR members.

The 56-year-old stressed that no political party forced him to carry out his solo walk mission. He explained that he is doing it because he wants Malaysians make a change in the upcoming 14th General Election.

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"As a former soldier, I believe it is not wrong for me to go on this journey as it is for the betterment of the people," he was quoted saying by Sinar Harian.Nasri told FMT, "We are all suffering with the rising cost of living, even retired soldiers like us."It is a shame that I've spent so many years of my life for my country only to be treated like this."Nasri wants to prove that he can persist until the end and hope to inspire Malaysians to change the country together with him to achieve a better life.

Though his wife Hamimah Khadim did not support his idea initially, she eventually gave her blessing after she saw how serious he was

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Hamimah, a fruitseller, said that the husband revealed his plans about two weeks ago, 15 April."We were sitting together at home and he suddenly told me he wanted to walk. When I asked him where to. He answered, 'Putrajaya'."Then I asked why Putrajaya, he told me he wanted to wave the PKR flag."Hamimah said that her husband was previously a hardcore PAS supporter."But he's so disappointed with the country now and he told me that he wants the country to return to its glory days with Pakatan Harapan."

Hamimah is worried about her husband's safety but she believes that he can complete the challenge

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She said, "I've been in a mess ever since he left on Tuesday. I can’t sleep because I’m so worried about his safety. I want to wait for him in Putrajaya but I don’t know how to drive and unsure who to ask for help."However, she revealed that her husband has been training for the past few weeks and is at his best physical form right now.She concluded, "I believe he can complete the challenge and we are all very proud of him."

All the best, Nasri Mat Jusoh!

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[VIDEO] Watch This Cute 6-Year-Old Talk About Healthy Toilet Habits

Do you wash your hands after using the toilet?

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Or you just slip out of the toilet without washing your hands because no one's looking?

Did you know that you could fall sick if you don't? Listen to Cassy's explanation:

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You should also close the toilet lid before you flush

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Closing the toilet lid before flushing will make sure that bacteria will be properly flushed away, instead of being shot onto the walls or other toiletries nearby.

Here's a final word of advice from Cassy:

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But seriously, the bacteria present in the toilet could easily harm your child's digestive system

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To make sure that your child has healthy bowel movement, you must first make sure that he or she has a healthy digestive tract. Harmful germs like Salmonella, E. Coli O157, and Norovirus can cause diarrhoea and fever; severe cases may even result in hospitalisation. Teach your child to practise healthy toilet habits today to prevent unhealthy bowel movements. You can find out more about it here.

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Lelaki Ini Tegur Housemate 'Kaki Botol'. Reaksi Yang Diberikan Memang Tidak Disangka...

Kehidupan sebagai seorang pelajar atau individu yang baru mula bekerja bukanlah sesuatu yang mudah. Mana tidaknya, jika bekerja, pastilah anda ingin menyimpan wang untuk masa depan juga bukan?

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Zaman sekarang ini memang ramai anak muda yang berjimat-cermat dengan cara meletakkan had perbelanjaan bulanan untuk memastikan mereka tidak boros dalam berbelanja. Namun begitu, ianya agak sukar bagi golongan yang tidak tinggal bersama keluarga dan terpaksa menyewa untuk tinggal di tempat lebih dekat.Sebab itulah ramai juga individu yang terpaksa menyewa dengan sewa bulanan lebih rendah dan harus berkongsi rumah bersama individu yang tidak dikenali.

Seperti perkongsian seorang lelaki di laman Twitter @mizanpaan mengenai kisah housemate 'Kaki Botol'. Terkejut juga bila baca kisah seperti ini, tapi lelaki ini memang penyabar. Salute!

Perkongsian tersebut telah dikongsi pada 26 Julai dan berjaya meraih perhatian orang ramai dengan 17 ribu retweets dan 11 ribu likes di laman Twitter.Baca penuh di bawah:

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Tinggal bersama housemate bukan Islam yang sering lepak di ruang tamu rumah untuk 'minum' setiap kali pulang dari kerja

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"Betul ke ini rumah abang? Banyaknya tin tiger..." - Abang Posmen

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Selepas terkesan dengan kata-kata abang posmen tersebut, dia membuat keputusan untuk menegur sendiri. Respon yang diberikan oleh mereka memang tidak disangka...

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Selepas itu, mereka juga membuat keputusan untuk menyediakan satu peti ais baru untuk mengasingkan minuman keras tersebut. Memang terbaiklah mereka ini!

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Fuh, lega rasanya...

Ini baru betul 'bersatu teguh, bercerai roboh!'
Malaysia boleh! :D

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Religious Affairs Minister Tests Positive For COVID-19

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department responsible for religious affairs, Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, has tested positive for COVID-19

In a tweet posted today, 5 October, Dr Zulkifli said the Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed that he has contracted the virus and is currently receiving treatment."Alhamdulillah, to this moment, my health is good," he said."I urge members of the public who attended events involving my presence between 24 September and 4 October to undergo a COVID-19 screening at any health clinic immediately.""I pray that God will heal and save Malaysians from COVID-19."

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It is learned that during the said period, Dr Zulkifli attended a meeting that was chaired by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin

The National Security Council meeting on COVID-19 was held on 4 October.Other than Dr Zulkifli and Muhyiddin, the meeting was also attended by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Education Minister Education Dr Radzi Jidi, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, and Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador, among others, reported Bernama.Photos available on the Prime Minister Office's (PMO) official website reveal that many of the attendees were wearing face masks during the meeting, while CodeBlue noted that Muhyiddin took off his face mask after sitting down.

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The Religious Affairs Minister had also participated in campaigns prior to the Sabah state elections and returned to Kuala Lumpur on 24 September.Here is a list of other events Dr Zulkifli attended, according to New Straits Times:-  26 September: Bakul Rezeki Khaira PPZ project launch at PPR Pantai Ria, KL- 28 September: The 2020 Nusantara Syariah Judicial and Legal Conference, Sepang- 2 October: Sains Islam Malaysia's top management meeting- 3 October: An event at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam

In a statement today, Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said everyone who attended the meeting has been ordered undergo COVID-19 screening

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"[Everyone] who attended the meeting as mentioned has undergone health screenings today and samples have been taken for COVID-19 testing. Those who were identified as close contacts during the meeting were given 14-day Home Surveillance Order (HSO) from 3 October 2020 and quarantine bands," said the Health director-general.At the time of writing, it is unsure how many of the ministers and top officials have to practise home quarantine.However, Dr Noor Hisham urged members of the public not to worry about this incident nor make any speculations.You can read Dr Noor Hisham's statement here.

Keep practising physical distancing and wash your hands often. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:

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[PHOTOS] These Tiny Puppies In PJ Need A Home! Here's How You Can Help

60 puppies were rescued and are desperately in need of a new home

In a Facebook post, a canine welfare initiative called Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better (MDDB) is urging the public to adopt its puppies.The puppies were retrieved from different locations including Pulau Indah, Cyberjaya, and Setia Alam."Puppies dropping on us from all directions. Please help by giving them homes. All will be rehomed," MDDB urged Malaysians in its post on Thursday, 7 October.

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An adoption drive will be held on Sunday, 11 October from 11am to 6pm

The adoption drive will be conducted at the main entrance of Citta Mall in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya.

Just look at all these widdle faces:

1. Nose boops anyone?

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2. The goodest puppers!

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3. Ahhhh... such shiny coats!

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4. Look at its adorable paws <3

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5. Waiting for a forever home...

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6. This one looks just like Snoopy!

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If you want to help but can't adopt right now, share this story to help these pups find a home. You can also donate to MDDB. Details are below:

Public Bank 3201440806 - MDDB Canine Welfare Project Bhd.You can also donate to them through Paypal.Contact:[email protected]+6016-6674193Check out their website and Facebook.

Read their full post for more details:

PUPPIES DROPPING ON US FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. PLEASE HELP BY GIVING THEM HOMES. ALL WILL BE REHOMED.

IMPROMPTU ADOPTION...Posted by Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better on Wednesday, 7 October 2020

Check out these shelters in the Klang Valley if you’re looking to adopt:

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Adopt, don't shop.

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Keep your fur buddies happy and healthy!

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Najib Tells PH To Not Compare Sam's Case With His & Use It As Capital For Racial Politics

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Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has defended himself after the Opposition made comparisons between the 'basikal lajak' case with his corruption case

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, 13 April, the Pekan member of parliament (MP) asked, "Adoi! Sam Ke Ting denied bail is also Najib's fault?"Najib accused DAP and Pakatan Harapan (PH) of instigating the public against him after Sam was not granted a stay of execution and was sent to prison immediately while he is able to walk freely despite his corruption conviction."The intentions of the gang over there are very clear. They want to use this case as capital for racial politics of (pitting the) Chinese against Malays and link it to me so people will hate me," he said in the post, which has since garnered over 15,000 likes."This is wrong. This case should not be seen from a racial perspective. This case is a tragedy involving a young woman and the death of eight youths.""Please don't turn this tragedy into capital for the politics of race and hatred. Grow up, please. The decision not to offer bail to Sam has nothing to do with me nor the government."

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Najib said he was not the only politician who was granted a stay of execution, noting that Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was given the same treatment in 2014

He shared that Anwar was granted bail in May 2014 despite being convicted of sodomy, which the latter went on to campaign in the Kajang by-election."Why question me if Anwar enjoyed the same treatment? Why not link Sam's case to Anwar's case?" Najib asked.

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It is worth noting that although Najib pleaded to the Opposition to not use Sam's case to push their political agenda, Malaysiakini reported that UMNO president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had in November 2019 said the 'basikal lajak' case is an example of how the law is being abused under PH's watch.The news portal reported that public criticism of the court ruling at the time — when Sam was first acquitted in October 2019 — was focused on her Chinese ethnicity.

Additionally, Najib also asked why the Opposition did not point the fingers at themselves as it was then Attorney General (AG) Tan Sri Tommy Thomas who allowed the prosecution to file an appeal in Sam's case

"And why the gang on the other side do not blame Tommy Thomas, who filed an appeal against the first court decision to acquit Sam in 2019?" he continued.Sam, who was charged with reckless driving that resulted in the death of eight teenagers on the early morning of 18 February 2017 was acquitted by the Magistrates' Court in October 2019.However, she was ordered to enter defence in February 2021 by the Johor Bahru High Court.During the period, Pakatan Harapan (PH) was the government and Tommy was the head of the Attorney General Chamber (AGC).Malaysia Gazette reported that the prosecution team was not satisfied with the Magistrates' Court's decision at that time and filed an appeal in court on 10 November 2019 seeking to squash Sam's acquittal.Although the Magistrates' Court upheld its decision on 10 October 2021, AG Tan Sri Idrus Harun had on the next day announced that AGC would file an appeal against the court's deicision.It was the second appeal that led the Johor Bahru High Court to sentence Sam to six years in jail and fine RM6,000 on Wednesday.

Sam Ke Ting at the Johor Bahru Magistrate's Court after she was acquitted and discharged from the case on 28 October 2019.
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Najib said he, as well as his supporters, do not agree with the decision of the High Court in Sam's case

"I also hope that Sam will also get a fair trial," he wrote."You can agree or disagree with a judge's decision but this is the national legal system."He went on to say that he also disagrees with his conviction in the SRC International case where he was found guilty of embezzling RM42 million."Like it or not, that's our legal system," he lamented.


"Our Test Strips Are Too Sensitive" - KL Police Says After Rizalman's Second Drug Test

The Kuala Lumpur police have cleared Bandar Tun Razak UMNO leader Rizalman Mokhtar after his second urine test came negative

On 7 April, Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Mazlan Lazim confirmed to media that after a second urine test conducted on Rizalman Mokhtar have turned out negative for drugs. Following which the UMNO leader has been cleared of the drug charges by police.He said that investigators from the Dang Wangi police headquarters had sent Rizalman's urine samples to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) pathology unit for testing."Seeing that this case was of public interest, police had asked for the hospital to speed up the process. Once the tests were completed, the hospital issued a statement confirming that the tests were negative," he said, according to NST Online.

The KL Police Chief said that while Rizalman's first urine test result came positive, the test strip used by the police was "very sensitive"

So they sent his urine sample for a second testing to the HKL's forensic pathology lab."The result was negative. The test strip used by the police was very sensitive. The test strip the police used was not the one used by the pathology experts," the KL Police Chief was quoted as saying by the Malay Mail Online today.Meanwhile, according to theSundaily, Chief Mazlan also added that the HKL's decision is final because "they are professionals."Surprisingly, though, Mazlan said that the drug test by police is an approved one.

KL Police Chief Mazlan Lazim.
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Furthermore, an official letter from the Kuala Lumpur Police stats that they consider the case as closed and no further action required

According to The Star Online, the letter has gone viral on social media.Signed by KL Narcotic Crime Investigation Department (NCID) chief Asst Comm Adnan Azizon, it stated that the case is considered closed and no further action is required.

Additionally, director of the State Prosecution Unit, to whom the police had referred the matter after the second urine test, has also concluded that no further action is required on Rizalman Mokhtar

Bandar Tun Razak UMNO leader Datuk Rizalman Mokhtar.
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On 2 April, at about 2am on Monday, the Bandar Tun Razak UMNO leader was arrested at a Jalan Imbi Nightclub for drug use:

                Bandar Tun Razak UMNO Leader Was Arrested At A Jalan Imbi Nightclub For Drug Use

He tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamines.

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In other news, a 56-year-old father of two was charged under Section 8(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 for sending 33 nude photos of a four-year-old girl to her mother:

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The mother had left the littler girl under his supervision.

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[VIDEO] Dato Aliff Syukri 'Terlajak Mengamuk' Bibik Kantoi Curi Duit Dan Barang Isteri

[TERKINI] Dato Aliff Syukri mohon maaf, perjelas isu bibik mencuri dalam video terbaru

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Kes bibik Dato Aliff Syukri kantoi mencuri nampaknya menjadi satu topik perbualan hangat oleh orang ramai sejak semalam. Mana tidaknya, video konfrontasinya bersama seorang bibik yang dimuat naik mendapat ribuan shares dalam masa yang singkat.Dan pada pukul 6.59 petang semalam, Dato Aliff Syukri memuat naik satu lagi video, kali ini mengenai penjelasan sebenar kes tersebut bersama seorang agen pembantu rumah yang dikenali sebagai Puan Era.Dalam video tersebut, beliau turut memohon maaf kerana menimbulkan kekecohan dan kerana bersikap kasar kepada pembantu rumahnya itu.Lihat di bawah:

ini penjelasan agen sayaPosted by Aliff Syukri Terlajak Laris on Wednesday, June 14, 2017

14 JUN 2017: Belum sampai 5 jam dimuat naik, video Dato Aliff Syukri mengamuk telah mendapat lebih daripada 4 ribu shares

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Pagi tadi, Dato Aliff Syukri memuat naik dua buah video Facebook Live menunjukkan konfrontasi beliau bersama 3 orang bibik yang kantoi mencuri di rumahnya. Beliau mendakwa pembantu rumahnya itu telah mencuri sejumlah wang, pakaian isterinya, dan beberapa barang yang lain.Situasi dalam dua buah video berdurasi 11 minit 28 saat dan 8 minit 28 saat setiap satu itu tampak begitu tegang.

Menurut Dato Aliff Syukri, salah seorang daripada mereka baru saja bekerja selama sebulan

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Beliau tidak dapat mengawal kemarahan apabila mendapat tahu pembantu rumahnya telah melakukan khianat ke atas dirinya dan keluarganya.Selama bekerja di kediamannya, Dato Aliff Syukri mendakwa beliau tidak pernah mengabaikan kebajikan pembantu rumahnya dengan memberi makan yang cukup, beri duit raya, baju raya, malah turut membelikan set mekap.

Pembantu rumah tersebut dilihat merayu dan bersujud di kaki Dato Aliff memohon maaf dan berjanji tidak akan mencuri lagi

Sejurus memberitahu hasrat beliau ingin melaporkan kes ini kepada polis, pembantu rumahnya dilihat merayu sambil menangis serta bersujud di kaki beliau.

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Walaupun begitu, Dato Aliff Syukri yang begitu marah tidak termakan dengan pujuk rayu pembantu rumahnya itu dan tetap ingin menyerahkannya kepada polis."Bibik pencuri. Dia ingat dia bini aku! Saya dah bagi bermacam-macam kemudahan baju raya, duit raya, duit belanja untuk anak-anak dia, siap belikan make up hias wajah. Dia tak buat kerja pun saya tak marah, ini yang dibalas kepada saya," tulis Dato Aliff Syukri di Facebook.

Tonton dua video tersebut di bawah:

bibik pencuri dia ingat dia bini aku..saya dah bagi bermacam-macam kemudahan baju raya ,duit raya, duit belanja untuk anak2 dia siap belikan make up hias wajah. dia tak buat keja pun saya tak marah ini yg di balas dengan saya... nak vedio pasal maid mencuri ni boleh ke youtube canel: tvterlajaklaris sbb teralu panjang citer yee geram saya..Posted by Aliff Syukri Terlajak Laris on Tuesday, June 13, 2017

bibik pencuri dia ingat dia bini aku..saya dah bagi bermacam-macam kemudahan baju raya ,duit raya, duit belanja untuk anak2 dia siap belikan make up hias wajah. dia tak buat keja pun saya tak marah ini yg di balas dengan saya... nak vedio pasal maid mencuri ni boleh ke youtube canel: tvterlajaklaris sbb teralu panjang citer yee geram saya..Posted by Aliff Syukri Terlajak Laris on Tuesday, June 13, 2017

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"I'm Begging You!" – BN Candidate Cries And Pleads For Voters To  Support Him During GE15

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On Saturday, 19 November, Malaysian voters, both new and old, will be flooding polling stations across the nation to carry out their civic duties.
But the run-up to polling day has seen political hopefuls, both upstarts and veterans, leaving nothing to chance in their efforts to shore up support from their constituents.

In the case of Quek Tai Seong, Barisan Nasional's (BN) candidate for the Indera Mahkota parliamentary seat, videos of him circulating across the internet show him in the midst of an impassioned plea to those attending a dinner event on 15 November, to vote him into power for the 15th General Election (GE15).According to Sin Chew Daily, the sudden outpouring of emotion took place at a "Kuantan Parliamentary voter exchange dinner party" that was jointly held by the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), alongside other units.

Image via Quek Tai Seong 郭大雄 (Facebook)

During his speech to a dinner hall brimming with people, the MCA candidate quickly grew emotional, wiping away tears as he begged those present to show their support for the party by voting for him

"I need all of you to give me strength," he implored. "I don't want people to say that even Malaysian Chinese people don't support the MCA!""Our party wants to do many things! Which is why this time, you must support me [in the upcoming election]. I'm begging all of you!" Quek cried.

Image via Quek Tai Seong 郭大雄 (Facebook)

Quek also made promises to perform if he wins the election while acknowledging BN's history of corruption

The MCA candidate claimed that if he doesn't fulfil his duty in representing the voice of  Kelantan's people in parliament, voters could feel free to scold him.He then added in an exasperated voice, "Which is why I don't want to hear anything more about [our party] being untrustworthy!"

Image via Quek Tai Seong 郭大雄 (Facebook)

MCA vice-president Datuk Seri Ti Lian Ker and BN advisor to the Indera Mahkota constituency Datuk Pang were also present at the campaign event.This GE15, Quek will stand against Indera Mahkota's incumbent and Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate Saifuddin Abdullah, along with Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Zuraidi Ismail, and Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) candidate Mohamad Nor Sundari.

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MACC Chief Dzulkifli Ahmad Has Resigned

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Dzulkifli Ahmad has resigned today, 14 May

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The Star's Bahasa Malaysia news portal, mStar Online, cited a source who said that his resignation letter was handed over to the Chief Secretary of the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa this morning."Yes, the letter of resignation was given to the KSN this morning," the source was quoted as saying in a text message to mStar.

52-year-old Dzulkifli was appointed as MACC chief two years ago on 1 August 2016

He replaced former MACC chief Tan Sri Abu Kassim Mohamed, who helmed the post for about six years from 1 January 2010 until 31 July 2016. Dzulkifli was caught in a controversy last year when a series of videos that first emerged last October alleged he had an extramarital affair with a married woman.According to local media reports, Abu Kassim, who was appointed as a specialist integrity consultant at the law faculty of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), is being touted to return as the MACC chief following Dzulkifli's resignation.

An exclusive report by New Straits Times (NST) yesterday, 13 May, stated that Abu Kassim is being considered to take up the MACC chief post following the formation of a new government

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"Abu Kassim is touted to be among the candidates tipped for the post, specifically to renew a probe into matters related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB)."It is understood that Abu Kassim could make a return to the commission, seeing that he is still an MACC officer and was among the first people to take charge of the 1MDB and SRC International issues, back in 2016," NST said in the report.NST cited a source as saying that Abu Kassim did not retire from the commission, but is instead still heading an integrity unit at UiTM.Prior to Dzulkifli's resignation, the report stated that that the attorney-general (A-G) as well as the MACC chief commissioner "look set to feature new faces soon".

Meanwhile, a former MACC officer has lodged reports against former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak:

                Former MACC Officer Reports Against Najib For Owning Unexplained Properties

The other report states that Najib allegedly used his position for gratification.

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In other news, officials from the state palace have served a letter to Tan Sri Musa Aman notifying him that he is no longer Chief Minister of Sabah:

                [BREAKING] Musa Aman Is No Longer Chief Minister Of Sabah

The BN statesperson refused to resign from the post even after Datuk Shafie Apdal was sworn in on Sunday.

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Fresh Helicopter Bomb Raids By Syrian Government Kill 42 Civilians

According to a British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Syrian forces are “wreaking disaster” on Aleppo, killing dozens in air strikes on the city

At least 42 people, including children, were killed on Sunday when Syrian army helicopters dropped improvised "barrel bombs" in the northern province of Aleppo.

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Smoke rises from a vehicle after what activists said was heavy shelling by forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, in Masaken Hanano in Aleppo, December 22, 2013.
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The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said separate air raids hit several districts in Aleppo, but the biggest toll was in Hanano, east of the city.

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A man carrying bread walks past covered dead bodies lying on the ground after what activists said was an air raid by forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, at Masaken Hanano in Aleppo

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At least six children were among the dead

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"They hit a convoy of cars on a road in Hanano, many cars were destroyed. There were civilians there," said the Observatory's Rami Abdelrahman.

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Human Rights Watch said in a report over the weekend that barrel bomb attacks had killed scores of civilians in Aleppo in the last month

It described the attacks as illegal and said they had hit residential and shopping areas.

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Human Rights Watch said in a report over the weekend that barrel bomb attacks had killed scores of civilians in Aleppo in the last month. It described the attacks as illegal and said they had hit residential and shopping areas
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“Government forces have really been wreaking disaster on Aleppo in the last month, killing men, women, and children alike,” said Ole Solvang, senior emergencies researcher at Human Rights Watch (HRW).

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“The Syrian air force is either criminally incompetent, doesn’t care whether it kills scores of civilians — or deliberately targets civilian areas,” Solvang added.

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The stakes are high in the battle for Aleppo, Syria's largest city and a former commercial and industrial hub

For the government, wresting back control of the entire city would deal a devastating blow to the rebels' morale and throw doubt on the opposition's long-term hold on the vast territory in northern Syria that it has captured over the past two years.

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Since it began on Sunday, the government air assault has hammered more than a dozen neighborhoods in the rebel-held areas of Aleppo.

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[VIDEO] Tak Nak Balik Sekolah Sebab Takut Cikgu Marah, Reaksi Budak Ini Cuit Hati Warganet

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Pembukaan sekolah sesi 2023 telah bermula pada minggu ini

Semestinya terdapat pelbagai ragam murid-murid yang baru memulakan persekolahan. Kebiasaannya ramai yang takut dan gementar pada hari pertama persekolahan dan mahu cepat pulang ke rumah.Namun, baru-baru ini tular sebuah video yang menunjukkan gelagat seorang budak perempuan di sekolah telah meraih perhatian warganet.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @sistarzu pergi sekolah takmau balikk ,, takut cikgu marah#fypviral #firstdayschool #funny #ragamanakmurid #fyp  Funny - Gold-Tiger

Tak mahu balik sekolah sebab takut cikgu marah

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @sistarzu, kelihatan budak perempuan itu sedang teragak-agak untuk balik dari  sekolah selepas dijemput oleh ibunya. Dapat dilihat dalam video tersebut, ibunya cuba untuk mengajaknya balik namun budak perempuan berkenaan enggan pulang ke rumah kerana takut dimarahi oleh cikgunya.Walaupun sudah habis sesi pembelajaran, murid perempuan itu masih berbelah bahagi dan menolak untuk balik serta mengatakan "cikgu marah" apabila ibunya menjemputnya pulang. Difahamkan, hari itu adalah hari pertamanya bersekolah menyebabkan dia masih menyesuaikan diri di sekolah.

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"Adik jangan terbalik macam ini hahahaha" - Warganet

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata warganet turut terhibur dengan gelagat dan telatah spontan adik ini. Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 237.5K views, 19.9K likes dan 748 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Memang lain daripada yang lain ya adik ini, tak nak balik rumah :P

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Police Busts Penangites Playing Pokémon GO In The Middle Of The Night

Pokémon trainers in George Town, Penang had some unexpected visitors last night when police sprung a midnight operation at one of the heritage site's most populated areas

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The late night op was launched after police received several complaints from residents living in the areas surrounding Lebuh Acheh alleging that Pokémon GO players have been causing disturbances and traffic congestion in the area

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According to Northeast District Police Chief ACP Mior Faridalathrash Wahid, police issued a total of 15 summons to road users who illegally parked along the roads, blocking everyone else's access to said roads

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He also advised those playing Pokémon GO to not be so occupied with the game that they disrupt others as well as neglect their own safety

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Just last week, a man from Kuantan became the first person in the country to be summoned for playing Pokémon GO while driving:

                This Pahang Driver Is The First To Get A Police Summon For Playing Pokémon GO

He was playing the game while he was driving his car.

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1KG Of Musang King Costs RM500 In China And Malaysia Is Sending 4 Tonnes Of It There

In China, where the people have a special affinity for the Musang King durians, the king of fruits' high demand has caused its price to spike to as much as RM500 per kg

The spike in the price of Musang King durian is due to its lower supply.The same has also affected the prices locally, where the Musang King was once sold at about RM10 per kilo but now people are ready to fork out as much as RM100.

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Seeing how durians are loved in China, Malaysia is grabbing the golden opportunity by exporting four tonnes of it for a festival in November celebrating the king of fruits

In a report by Utusan Malaysia, President of the ASEAN Co-operative Organisation (ACO), Abdul Fattah Abdullah, was quoted saying that it is for the first time ACO will be marketing a total of four tonnes of Musang King at the Durian King Festival taking place from 3 to 5 November in the south-western Chinese city of Nanning."As durians get a place among the people in China, Malaysian and regional co-operatives must not miss this golden opportunity to export the king of fruits in large scale," the ACO President was quoted as saying, who further added that he is hoping the marketing of high-quality agricultural products to ASEAN countries and China will increase the income of the co-operative and boost Malaysia's economic standard.

Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek is expected to open the festival in Nanning

According to the same report in Utusan Malaysia, the opening ceremony of the Durian King Festival, which is beginning from 3 November, will also be attended by representatives from Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA).

Minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek.
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Did You Know: Yogurt Can Help You Make Decisions

Yogurt can help you make decisions

5 Ways Yogurt Keeps Skin Glowing & Gorgeous
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To help get yourself in the right frame of mind, try snacking on yoghurt which is rich in iodine and zinc, which can both help boost mental clarity and brain function.

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Culturing of yogurt increases the absorption of calcium and B-vitamins. The lactic acid in the yogurt aids in the digestion of the milk calcium, making it easier to absorb.

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Oily fish is best eaten after a break-up

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Oily fish such as wild salmon and tuna, which are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12, both of which can help to regulate the mood and ward off depression.

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It's been reported that fish can help to ease depression. Again, it's down to omega-3 fatty acids, which are believed to raise levels of the brain chemical serotonin.

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Angry? Eat walnuts to calm down

Try to up your intake of both these nutrients, try snacking on walnuts when you feel your blood start to boil or to help you calm down before discussing a problem.

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Being a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids they keep the bad cholesterol level in check and also raise the level of good cholesterol in the body.

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Oyster helps you make babies

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Oysters: There’s a reason these slimy suckers are known as aphrodisiacs. Because of their zinc content, oysters help increase the production of sperm and testosterone — key baby-making ingredients.

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Chamomile tea helps you sleep

Probably the best-known benefit of chamomile tea is its relaxation properties. Chamomile is full of tryptophan, also found in turkey; it is a powerful sleep aid.

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Chamomile tea is known as a sleep aid, but it also has many other health benefits, including cancer prevention, easing of menstrual cramps, and diabetes management.

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Soybeans help you during interviews

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If you’ve got a big job interview coming up, soy beans can give you that confidence boost you need to help things go well.

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The omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids as well as the powerful phyto-antioxidants in soy can effectively protect your blood vessels from lesions and hemorrhage.

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A lot of nutritionists advise people to eat some soybean and bean products, or drink a glass of soybean milk every day, which is very beneficial to human health

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Perodua Has Reduced Prices Of Its Cars By Up To RM3,500

National carmaker Perodua has revealed updated prices of its car models following the implementation of zero-rated Goods and Services Tax (GST) from today, 1 June

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The Sales and Services Tax (SST) will be re-introduced in September to make up for the shortfall in government revenue. Consumers can now enjoy a short "tax holiday" before SST kicks in. Many are expecting prices of goods, specifically cars and smartphones to decline.Perodua is one of the many companies looking to capitalise on this three-month period.

On average, Perodua said the vehicles are priced 5.6% lower than before

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"As the government has announced that the sales and services tax (SST) will return in September, we encourage all Malaysians to capitalise on this three-month tax holiday," said Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd managing director Datuk Dr Zahari Husin as quoted by The Edge Markets. With the zero-rated GST in place, Perodua noted that it will be putting an end to the GST reimbursement for purchase of its new vehicles or spare parts, as well as services at its centres, which was introduced on 18 May.

According to this table by automobile site Carlist.my, there are savings across the model line-up including the latest Myvi variants

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The biggest difference is with the Alza 1.5 Advanced auto. Priced before this at RM63,389.45, the car will now go for RM58,817.78 with GST set at zero, making for a RM3,571.67 reduction.

Apart from zero GST, Perodua is also offering rebates of up RM800 for selected models and variants purchased in June

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For more information, drop by Perodua's official website or give them a call at 1800-88-6600.

Now that GST has been set to zero, here's what you should take note of as a consumer:

                4 Things Consumers Should Know As GST Gets Zero-Rated Beginning 1 June

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be eventually abolished while the Sales and Services Tax (SST) will be reintrod...

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[VIDEO] "UMNO Remains, Pakatan Harapan Is Over" - UMNO Secretary-General

United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) secretary-general Tan Sri Annuar Musa said that  the formation of a new government coalition is "very likely"

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Astro Awani reported that he was present at the dinner dubbed Majlis Makan Malam Muafakat MP held at Sheraton Hotel, Petaling Jaya last night, 23 February.Other opposition MPs from Barisan Nasional (BN) and Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), were also seen entering the hotel where People's Justice Party (PKR) and Malaysian United Indigenous Party (Bersatu) top leaders were allegedly having a meeting, sparking rumours that a new government will be formed.

While leaving the hotel, Annuar told reporters that UMNO remains as a political party and Pakatan Harapan (PH) "is over"

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Reporters also asked if the coalition will be made up of Bersatu, UMNO, and PAS.According to New Straits Times, he nodded and said that the formation of the new coalition, named Pakatan Nasional, must be done according to the Constitution. "You have to read and follow the constitution and the (Yang di-Pertuan) Agong. Let's not jump the gun," he said.

The announcement of the new coalition will be done by the Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Annuar also said that he is happy with the outcome and there are no problems in forming the new coalition as they "have been working together for five decades".

He told Sinar Harian that another meeting will be held with the Prime Minister and he will announce the new coalition.

Watch the full video here:

Pakatan Harapan is over . That’s according to UMNO secgen Annuar Musa when met after the meeting and banquet at Sheraton PJ is over . “We have the numbers” https://t.co/HMjjrYxcfJ pic.twitter.com/LQgmBcnHjM— Melissa Goh (@MelGohCNA) February 23, 2020

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad reportedly held a meeting with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong yesterday, 23 February:

                Tun M Said To Be Meeting With Agong As Speculation Heats Up About Change In Govt

There is speculation that the Pakatan Harapan coalition will end its current composition.

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Standard 2 Student's Finger Breaks After Classroom Ceiling Fan Drops On Her

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A Standard 2 student in Larut, Taiping, had her fingers broken when her classroom's ceiling fan dropped on her yesterday, 18 October

The incident occurred at 10am while the student was in the middle of a lesson, reported Utusan Malaysia.After the fan dropped from the ceiling, the student's father, Mohd, 32, said his eight-year-old daughter was brought to Selama Hospital by his wife to receive medical treatment.

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According to the father, the hospital's examination revealed that the student sustained several injuries, including a broken finger bone on her left hand and an injury in the chest

"I went to my daughter's class and discovered that the classroom fan was too old and rusted. Not only was the fan dangerous, but it should no longer be used," said Mohd.The fan also injured three other female students, but they did not sustain serious injuries."My daughter's desk was directly under the fan, so her injuries were slightly more severe than the others."

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Mohd was disappointed with the school's response to the incident, as they refused to send his daughter to the hospital

"The school claimed they had to follow the rules established by the education department because the incident occurred in the classroom," said the father."I am disappointed because this is an emergency that necessitates immediate action. When my wife arrived at school, she informed us that our daughter's hands had turned yellow due to the incident."The father has since reported the incident at the Selama District Police Headquarters.


Singapore Confirms Land VTL Across Johor Causeway From 29 November

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Malaysians and Singaporeans will be able to travel between countries using the land Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) via the Johor Causeway from 29 November

According to The Straits Times, Singapore's Prime Minister's Office (PMO) made the announcement today, 24 November.The land VTL will be launched on the same day as the air VTL between Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Singapore's Changi Airport.

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As part of the first phase, travellers have to be citizens, permanent residents, or long-term pass holders of the country they are entering

Travellers will also need to use designated VTL bus services.The PMO said the land VTL is to give priority to those who have been working in either country to visit their families."The launch of the (land) VTL is a big step towards reconnecting our people and economies, and will further enhance our bilateral relationship," said Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, as quoted by CNA.

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There will be 32 land VTL designated bus services entering each country per day

Each bus will have a maximum capacity of 45 passengers per trip, which means the VTL scheme will allow a total of 1,440 travellers into each country per day.The designated services will be operated by two companies:– Transtar Travel, which will travel between Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal in Johor Bahru and Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange in Singapore– Handal Indah, which will travel between Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal and Queen Street Terminal in Singapore.Bus tickets will go on sale at 8am on Thursday, 25 November.Malaysian travellers must also be fully vaccinated and test negative in a valid pre-departure COVID-19 rapid antigen or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test two days before departure for Singapore.For more information, check out Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority website here.

Vaccinated travellers will be also able to take flights between both the countries without quarantine from 29 November:

                Malaysia And Singapore To Start Quarantine-Free Air Travel From 29 November

Both the countries' prime ministers announced the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) in a joint statement on Monday, 8 Nove...

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Video Shows Man Pretending To Be Disabled To 'Chup' OKU Parking Spot At A Mosque

A short clip showing a man walking 'funny' in order to pretend to have a disability so he could take the OKU parking spot at a mosque has gone viral after it was uploaded on Twitter yesterday, 18 September

In the video, the man could be seen hunching his shoulder in order to fake a physical deformity.While the original clip that was tweeted out by a Twitter handle @Dr_Zofrie2203 was deleted amidst a public backlash, a copy of the clip was re-uploaded on Friday morning by a Twitter handle @UtusanMeloya.In the caption of the original tweet, Mohd Zofrie Zulhilmie, who had identified himself as the deputy president of Gabungan Mahasiswa Islam Se-Malaysia (GAMIS), had written that they had to "sacrifice" one of their friends to be the "main actor" for the sake of getting parking at the mosque.It's not clear if the man in the clip is Zofrie Zulhilmie himself or one of his friends.

Screenshot of the deleted tweet.
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On his Twitter account, the GAMIS deputy president has since edited his bio to remove the mention of the organisation amidst the backlash

In the below collage of two screenshots showing Zofrie Zulhilmie's Twitter handle, while the one in the left shows the account with 'Timbalan Presiden GAMIS 2020', the one in the right now appears blank.

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Members of parliament joined netizens in speaking out against the actions shown in the clip that has been viewed over 200k times

"Disgusting," tweeted Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, the co-founder of Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (MUDA). Syed Saddiq's quote tweet of the clip has over 4,500 retweets.Meanwhile, former minister of education Dr Maszlee Malik called the behaviour "unacceptable".

Is this for real???If it is, then it’s very unacceptable and disgusting! https://t.co/G3zhPliSAi— Maszlee Malik  (@maszlee) September 18, 2020

On the other hand, Dr Zaid Omar, who is the Lecturer & Researcher in Computer Vision at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), expressed disgust at the man's action in the clip."This is disgusting. I have an ASD son, ada kad OKU but we would never think about abusing it for parking or other gains," he tweeted out, which has since received over 2,400 retweets.For the record, ASD stands for autism spectrum disorder.

Following the widespread criticism on social media, the GAMIS deputy president took to his Twitter handle last night to say that he is sorry

According to Zofrie Zulhilmie, he "didn’t mean to belittle the disabled".

Tiada niat untuk saya memperkecilkan golongan kurang upaya dan sebagainya, saya khilaf dalam perbuatan saya. Saya berjanji bahawa saya akan lebih berhati-hati dengan segala tindakan saya. Terima kasih kepada semua pihak yang menegur posting saya.— Zofrie Zulhilmie (@Dr_Zofrie2203) September 18, 2020

The GAMIS deputy president also added that his actions did not represent the organisation he is a part of.

Kekhilafan yang dibuat itu merupakan kesilapan saya secara keseluruhan dan tiada kaitan dengan organisasi yang saya sertai— Zofrie Zulhilmie (@Dr_Zofrie2203) September 18, 2020

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Enter KinkBNB, The Kinky Version Of AirBNB For Sexually 'Adventurous' People

KinkBNB is a sex positive version of AirBNB for couples and freewheelers to explore their fantasies

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It came about after co-founder San Franciscan Darren Mckeeman, had a friend's AirBNB listing rejected because of visible sex toys in her pictures

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So says Darren McKeeman, the San Francisco-based co-founder of KinkBNB, a "sex positive" alternative to AirBNB set to start business on May 1."The business was inspired after a friend of mine had a listing incident with AirBNB," McKeeman told The Huffington Post. "They rejected her place because there were sex toys visible in the photos."

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This new booking platform is said to be the love child of 50 Shades of Grey and AirBNB as you can live out your BDSM fantasies while having free breakfast, wifi, and everything a normal Bed and Breakfast provides!

Image via Kinky West Coast Getaway/KinkyBNB

Building your own playroom can be very expensive, unless you’re a billionaire like Christian Grey, so why not rent it? Kinkbnb.com is like a combination of Airbnb and Fifty Shades of Grey, it allows user to book a playroom for couples to have their own BDSM fantasies around the world. In fact, it’s even better than a sex dungeon because it comes with free breakfast, wifi, parking, like most other normal Bed & Breakfast hotels.

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While it seems pretty much like a normal hotel booking platform, we can't help but find new amenities we have never heard off, such as "dungeon", "orgy friendly", and more

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They even have a 5-star rating system and review section. Perfect for all those people worried about cleanliness and hygiene!

Don't believe us? Here are some pictures of the accommodations and their specialise 'amenities' provided:

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Men Who Do Not Pay Alimony And Child Support May Have Their Bank Accounts Frozen

The government may freeze bank accounts of Muslim men who neglect to pay alimony to their ex-wives and child support despite being instructed by the court in a move to uphold Syariah justice

According to NST Online, the move is part of the government's plan to impose stiffer measures against those men who ignore their ex-wives welfare after the divorce.While there is no confirmation, it is said that the government is currently in the process of determining the mechanism which can be used to freeze the bank accounts.

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Speaking on the issue, Dr Mujahid Yusof said that many women who were divorced and abandoned by their ex-husbands have no avenue for recourse to ensure that enforcement is carried out

"Most women do not have an avenue to seek justice in terms of enforcement."We are looking at the enforcement needs of these women who are not given 'nafkah' despite being decided upon by the Syariah courts," the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department for Religious Affairs was quoted as saying by NST Online on Wednesday."The matter has been discussed at the Malaysian Syariah Courts Department as well as our (ministerial) level. I hope that enforcement action will be improved," he said.According to Dr Mujahid, enforcement, such as via the freezing of bank accounts against men who are reluctant to pay alimony to their ex-wives, was key towards ensuring that the neglected women receive appropriate representation.

He said that as there are a large number of men who fail to pay alimony despite being ordered to do so by the courts, the ministry is studying all suggestions before they can take further action

"We've received numerous complaints from women who are left neglected no thanks to the failure of their ex-husbands to pay alimony, despite being ordered to do so by the courts. We must have stricter enforcement so that they (offenders) know what court decisions have to be respected, and that failure to do so will lead to them being punished," NST Online quoted the Minister as saying.

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Earlier this year, a candidate of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) had an arrest warrant issued against him after his alleged failure to pay a total of RM78,000 in child support since 2011:

                PAS Candidate Allegedly Faces An Arrest Warrant Because He Didn't Pay Child Support

Apparently, he owes a total of RM78,000.

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"Minat Benda Pelik" - Kanak-Kanak Ini Jadikan Patung Berwajah Pocong Sebagai Bantal Busuk

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Kanak-kanak kecil sudah pasti mempunyai 'bantal busuk' atau patung kegemaran mereka

Tidak dapat dinafikan, kebanyakan orang pasti mempunyai bantal busuk untuk dijadikan peneman tidur sewaktu kecil dulu, terutamanya kanak-kanak kecil terutamanya yang mempunyai sifat yang sukakan patung atau boneka yang comel.Baru-baru ini tular posting di Twitter yang memaparkan seorang kanak-kanak perempuan yang minat patung berwajahkan pocong menarik perhatian netizen. Lihat posting tersebut di bawah:

Seorang bocah perempuan punya hobi horor menyukai boneka pocong sampai dijadikan teman tidur. pic.twitter.com/hLhLyF56aq—   (@cryptovasi) June 22, 2021

Minat patung pocong sampai jadikan bantal busuk

Menerusi posting tersebut, kelihatan seorang kanak-kanak perempuan itu mempunyai hobi dan minat yang pelik.Apa yang lebih menyeramkan adalah dia suka membawa patung tersebut untuk jadikan sebagai peneman tidur.  Bukan setakat dibawanya ke mana-mana, malah, dia akan memeluk erat patung itu seperti teman kesayangannya.

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Image via @@cryptovasi (Twitter)

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"Confuse nak takut ke nak ketawa" - Netizen

Sementara itu, hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut merasa pelik dengan sifat kanak-kanak itu. Namun begitu, terdapat juga segelintir netizen yang mempunyai pengalaman sama sewaktu kecil.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, posting berkenaan telah mendapat 375 retweets, 162 quote tweets dan 1K likes di Twitter. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Twitter:

aku jg punya tetangga dulu anak kecil kalo pas deket aku disuruh gambar pocong di tangan / bukunya. Selain itu gamau— alta (@woodroker) June 22, 2021

kalo aku jadi bundanya uda kubuang bonekamu nakk— Nana (@softpiyoo) June 22, 2021

 anjim... Yg pake guling aja kebayang pocong apalagi ini hadeuh— ᴀɴɴ` (@deuxzeuss) June 22, 2021

creepy— FidaaFidaa (@j03n7un9k00k) June 22, 2021

Tolong ya jangan pertemukan aku sama ni anak. Jantungan nnti— Amethyst (@aquabi17) June 22, 2021

Kalo gw jadi maknya gw rukyah kayanya anak gw — BulanRatu (@MooDailyDose) June 22, 2021

ni pasti dulu maknya ngidam kemenyan— bublegum (@kinanmoodd) June 22, 2021

Masih anak anak belum ngerti , dikira dia lucu— Yudith (@AsidoYudith) June 22, 2021

Ko bisa orang2 punya hobi aneh —  (@itsqueendaa) June 22, 2021

SEREM BGT INI KALO TIDUR LAMPUUU DIGELAPIN ASTLPHHH GA BISA BAYANG— your my alien ʕ•̫͡•ʔ (@Lipolipe24) June 22, 2021

Hmm, lain macam hobi kau ni dik. Seramlah! :'(

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Check Out This Beautiful Lakeside Villa That Has Stunning Views And A Rooftop Garden

This Spotlight is sponsored by Putrajaya Holdings.

A collaboration between Putrajaya Holdings and TV3, Rumah Pilihan Bersama Putrajaya Holdings is a property-themed web series

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Consisting of short, five-minute episodes, the series explores various homes in Putrajaya, while also sharing informative tips about buying a home in Malaysia.Hosted by singer Neeta Manis and entrepreneur Ahyat Ishak, each episode features a different gorgeous Putrajaya Holdings home, showcasing the whole thing from the inside out, and talking about all the perks that come with it.

Following on from episode 3, episode 4 features the stunning Astana Residence @ Precinct 8

Consisting of a beautiful collection of luxurious lakeside villas, Astana is truly a sight to behold. The two-and-a-half-storey or three-and-a-half-storey Boutique Villas are located in a secured and charming enclave by Putrajaya Lake.Watch the full episode below and take a look for yourself:

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Here are some of Astana's key features:

1. With six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and an additional makeup room, it's perfect for big families

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The space is definitely one of the best things about Astana. The wide and spacious layout ensures that the house feels open instead of cramped, and there's even a private lift to take you and your family members to different floors.

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2. The gorgeous, relaxing view will make you forget all your stress and worries

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From your home, you'll be able to soak in spectacular, uninterrupted views of the lake vista, which showcases the charming surroundings of Putrajaya Lake.After a busy, hectic day, you'll feel your stress melt away as you look out at the blue waters and surrounding greenery and feel the gentle breeze brushing your skin. You'll even be treated to a stunning view of the Putrajaya Mosque and the Prime Minister's Office in all their splendour.

3. The uppermost level of Astana homes is where all the fun is, and it makes having guests over effortless

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The guest suites, social lounge, and garden are all placed together on the top floor, transforming it into a one-stop entertainment space. Even with guests staying over, you'll be able to enjoy your own privacy.And as for gatherings, you can effortlessly host intimate and elegant ones on the rooftop, where everyone will have a great time as they look out at the spectacular view of the lake.

4. Enjoy access to tonnes of resident-exclusive facilities at the Club House

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All Astana residents will have access to this exclusive Club House. Designed with a distinctive sheltered rooftop podium, the Club House includes many amazing facilities such as a cantilevered 25-metre infinity pool overlooking Putrajaya lake, a wading pool, a gym, a function room, children's indoor play areas, outdoor playgrounds, and so much more.

Image via Putrajaya Holdings

Whether you want to kick back and relax or have fun with your family, you can do it all at the Club House.Not to mention, Astana is also within close proximity to various other recreational activities throughout the Putrajaya area, ranging from casual ones like taking walks in scenic parks to extreme ones like rock climbing and water sports.

Neeta and Ahyat also talk about the importance of understanding the difference between price and value when it comes to buying a home

Image via Putrajaya Holdings

In short, price is what you pay, while value is what you get. As buyers, we all want to get the best deal—the most value for the most reasonable price. However, it's important to keep in mind that value can be determined based on many different factors.For example, the location of the property. Putrajaya can be considered as one of the best neighbourhoods in Malaysia. It's beautiful, organised, and prestigious. Not to mention, it's complete with various facilities and amenities, and even has immaculate landscaping.All these elements will add value to the property you're eyeing, and it's these extra things that will make your house a home. Your home is more than just four walls, it's where you'll create wonderful memories with your family, and that's something you can't put a price on.

Putrajaya Holdings is even offering some great deals on Astana homes. Check them out below:

			1. 10% Bumiputera Discount2. 2% Product Rebate3. Extra rebate up to 5%- 2% Rebates (Signing within 21 days)- 1% Buyer get buyer rebate- 1% Repeat buyer rebate- 1% Covid-19 Frontliners rebate4. Low entry - Commitment Fee of RM3,000 only 5. MOT & Legal Fee waived6. Silver Jubilee Promo (25% discount) without moratorium for Civil Servants, Statutory Body Employees (including Retirees)**Terms and Conditions apply.

Want to find out more about Astana @ Precinct 8? Register your interest below or visit their website for more information.

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Aviation Authority Chief Denies Dr M's Allegation About His Private Jet Being Sabotaged

On 27 April, a day before nomination day, Dr Mahathir had claimed, after he was informed that his private jet had malfunctioned, that it may have been sabotaged. He and his wife Dr Siti Hasmah were scheduled to fly to Langkawi from Petaling Jaya's Subang Airport.

"It was lucky that we knew earlier or else the aircraft might have taken off and crashed," Dr Mahathir said, adding that he was forced to loan a separate jet in order to make the trip to Langkawi for a Pakatan Harapan high-tea event with the Chinese and Indian communities at the De Baron Resort, according to a report in Malaysiakini."I think this was planned by someone. It has never happened before. I've done this more than a thousand times and this is the first time something like this happened," he said.According to Dr Mahathir, while he had warned Harapan leaders that certain parties might employ measures to obstruct opposition candidates from arriving at nomination centres, he did not expect to be a victim of this himself."Looks like they are going as far as wanting to bring down a plane and cause death. They are so scared that they are willing to kill someone in order to win."I believe the rakyat won’t be in favour of a leader that uses such ways to win elections," he claimed while adding that he won't be lodging a police report on the matter, as he believed such a move would prove futile, Malaysiakini reported.

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A day later, Azharuddin A. Rahman, chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), after an investigation that was completed within a day, denied Dr Mahathir's allegation of sabotage

The Aviation Authority chief said, CAAM, following a thorough investigation, has found that "there was no indication, whatsoever, of any sabotage". Azharuddin claimed that it was "a minor and routine technical fault" that prevent the jet from flying.The Aviation Authority "conducted a thorough investigation, including a verification of the aircraft documentation, physical inspection of the aircraft, and interviews with the pilots and maintenance personnel of Tun Mahathir's private aircraft.""The aircraft's documentation found that there is no recent reported defect except for air leakage from the left-hand nose wheel, which was logged on 27th April 2018," according to a media statement by Azharuddin.

The Aviation Authority chief stated that there was air leakage from the left-hand nose tyre of the jet. Azharuddin added that the tyre could not be replaced "due to the non-availability of spares."

Azharuddin A. Rahman, chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia.
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While denying Dr M's allegation, Azharuddin issued a strongly worded criticism saying it could hurt Malaysia's aviation reputation

"Allegations of sabotage against an aircraft are extremely serious and could impact the reputation of Malaysian aviation and the country as a whole, especially in this sensitive general election period."It is morally wrong to make such wild and false allegations for the sake of political gain," his media statement read, which was published by NST Online.

In other news, on Nomination Day, several of Pakatan Harapan candidates' nomination papers were rejected by EC:

                GE14: A List Of Candidates Whose Nominations Were Rejected And Why

Most of them are from Pakatan Harapan.

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Roller Glider, Obstacle Course & More: Check Out This Epic Indoor Theme Park In Malaysia

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If you're feeling down in the dumps and need a lil' adrenaline boost, head to this post-apocalyptic themed indoor amusement park in Malaysia

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Spanning 70,000sqft, District 21 is located in IOI City Mall, Putrajaya and features over 10 rides with heart-racing activities that include climbing, sliding, free falling, jumping, and riding

There are huge trampolines for you to jump till your heart's content and an obstacle course with different levels and heights, depending on how difficult a challenge you want.

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One of the attractions includes a fun roller glider ride, which is essentially a combination of a roller coaster and flying fox, that'll swing you all around the park

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If you're a thrill-seeker, there's also this free fall ride that's certainly not for the faint of heart:

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Other activities include Go-Tubby Ride, Yoyo Car, Launch Pad, and a Maze.

Image via District 21 (Facebook)

Image via District 21 (Facebook)

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Ticket prices are RM64 for weekdays and RM80 for weekends, school holidays, and public holidays

You can purchase walk-in tickets at the counters itself. Or you can get them online on Klook or Wonderfly (promo price currently is RM60).

Some rules to take note of before heading there:– There's no age limit but guests will have to be a minimum height of 90cm to take part in the activities. – Non-active passes are available for those who want access to the park but do not want take part in any of the activities.– Only fully vaccinated adults (above the age of 18) are allowed to enter.– Anyone below 18 (who are unvaccinated) will need to be accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult/guardian. – Face masks should be worn at all times within the park.

Here's where District 21 is located:

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Address:AT 6, IOI City Mall, IOI Resort City, 62502 PutrajayaOpening hours:12pm – 8pm (Monday to Friday)10am – 8pm (Saturday and Sunday; public holidays)Facebook | Instagram

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Palace Treats Reporters To Breakfast As They Await Anwar's Royal Audience With The Agong

Officials at Istana Negara have treated journalists to breakfast this morning, 13 October, as they report at the scene on Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's royal audience with the King

In a video uploaded by The Malaysian Reserve on Twitter, two officials wearing face masks and black suits can be seen handing out two paper bags of food, which is believed to be meals from McDonald's. One of the officials can be seen giving four cups of refreshments to the reporters too.According to a tweet written by a journalist from Astro Awani, the officials from the palace also reminded everyone at the scene to maintain physical distancing.

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This is not the first time the palace has displayed such a kind gesture to reporters while they cover news in the vicinity

On 24 February, amid of the week-long political turmoil dubbed as 'Langkah Sheraton', officials working at the palace gave out boxes of KFC to reporters as well.The next day, it prompted Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah to personally hand out McDonald's to fellow reporters stationed at Gate 2 of the Istana Negara.

A photo showing media personnel stationing at Gate 2 of the Istana Negara today.
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Anwar is expected to meet the Agong today after claiming late last month to have secured enough numbers in Parliament to form a new government.According to the latest report by Malaysiakini, the Opposition leader arrived at the palace in a black Jaguar XJ L at 10.25 am this morning. He did not stop to talk to reporters nor lower its windows for photos.

Watch the video of officials from the palace handing out breakfast to reporters today here:

The Palace treats media personnel for breakfast as they are waiting for DS @anwaribrahim’s royal audience with the King pic.twitter.com/Reu110LwmZ— TheMalaysianReserve (@TMReserve) October 13, 2020

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Have You Seen This M'sian's Tiny Clay Aiskrim Potong & CKT? They Look Real Enough To Eat!

If you have an empty stomach right now, the following pictures are confirm gonna make you very, very hungry

Fried carrot cake.
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Nasi lemak.
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Bah ku teh.
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Professional graphic designer and pastry chef Eric Siow creates these tiny sculptures mainly out of resin clay

However, he occasionally uses other materials, such as baby powder, art sand, and yarn to achieve certain intricate details.Siow, who goes by his Instagram handle @littlecravingst, spends his free time making these super-realistic miniature creations and posts photos of them on social media.

Claypot chicken rice.
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Rojak.
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Porridge.
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In an interview with Mothership, Siow revealed that he started this hobby in 2011 and eventually quit photography to focus on this passion

He told the Singaporean portal that creating a simple dish can take him anything between two hours to a couple of days to complete, depending on how detailed it needs to be.

Eric Siow is a professional graphic designer and pastry chef.
Image via Eric Siow/Mothership

Bakkwa.
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Bah ku teh.
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From luncheon meat to sweet and sour pork, Siow has the ability to bring any food dish to life

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Take a look at the miniatures next to real-life items for size comparison

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Chee cheong fan next to a plate of real chee cheong fan.
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Popiah.
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Though his creations are small, Siow places incredible details into the dishes like this steamed pomfret with coriander leaves

We can practically smell it from here.

Steamed pomfret.
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Char siew wan tan mee.
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Or this aiskrim potong that looks like it was just removed from the freezer:

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Aside from making miniature food, Siow has also created scenes such as this kampung kitchen, hawker stall, and cendol station

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Check out more of his work on Instagram and Facebook!

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Woman Jailed For Secretly Filming Other Women At A Gym's Female Changing Room

A Singaporean woman who used her phone to secretly film other women in changing rooms has been sentenced to 30 weeks in jail yesterday, 2 May

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Heng Li Ying, a National University of Singapore (NUS) graduate, admitted that she intruded into the privacy of a Caucasian woman and two unknown women at a gym in Singapore in April 2014.  She had secretly filmed them in the nude or in lingerie using her iPhone 5S in Suntec City Mall’s True Fitness outlet's female changing room. The marketing executive's offences were discovered by the management of True Fitness who found those obscene videos advertised online. Following that, True Fitness lodged a police report and the authorities managed to trace Heng.

On top of filming the unsuspecting victims, the 29-year-old had sold the indecent footages for SGD0.10 (RM0.31) or SGD0.20 (RM0.62) per second

Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Winston Man revealed that Heng had signed up for a two-year membership at True Fitness in 2012, which gave her access to any the True Fitness outlets across Singapore.Heng had difficulties holding a permanent job some time in early 2014. She then resorted to creating an account on an online adult forum with the username "gargar787" to advertise and sell videos that depicted women in various states of undress.  To do this, she created a discussion thread labelled "Changing room peektures" on Sammyboy, an online forum with sections that allow users to post and exchange sexually explicit material. Heng reportedly offered free explicit videos to buyers as a form of promotion to boost her sales. According to media reports, Heng made SGD1,540 (RM,4772) in about five months by selling the videos to at least 22 users from the forum.

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Heng had gone to great lengths just to get those "extremely intrusive" videos

In an incident that took place on 26 April 2014, Heng had filmed a female victim while she was drying her body at the gym's changing room in Suntec City Mall.It was revealed that Heng had changed position several times from different angles "in order to maximise the quality of the video by capturing [the victim] in her most exposed state". According to DPP Man, she managed to capture the victim's private parts from the front, back and side.On that same day, Heng took more compromising videos of another victim who had just left the shower. Both the videos were sold to users on Sammyboy.

Channel News Asia reported that Heng pleaded guilty to three counts, with another three taken into consideration during sentencing yesterday

"She was charged with three counts of intruding upon the privacy of her victims with the intent to insult their modesty by using her phone to record a video of them in states of undress," a Yahoo News report read.  DPP Man had urged the court to sentence Heng to at least 32 weeks' jail, but her lawyer, Rajan Supramaniam, came to her defence and said that his client has shown "genuine remorse, shame and regret" for her actions. Rajan stressed that Heng only committed the offences because she was having financial issues after she failed to secure any long-term permanent job for seven years. Heng could have been jailed for up to a year and/or fined for each charge of insulting the modesty of a woman.

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Teacher Voices Concern Over Primary School Syllabus That Is "Too Advanced" For Students

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An education activist has taken to Facebook to express his concerns about the national primary school syllabus that he and other teachers believe has been too difficult for students to grasp

Mohd Fadli Salleh, a well-known teacher on social media, vented his frustrations in a Facebook post on 20 June after seeing a teacher try to bring up the issue with the Ministry of Education's (MOE) Curriculum Development Division (BPK).In the photo Fadli shared, when the teacher brought up how students were unable to catch up with the syllabus, the department told them that they were giving excuses and had to be more creative with their teaching styles.

Image via Mohd Fadli Salleh (Facebook)

Fadli also said the syllabus created are concepts that students cannot achieve. When this matter was brought up by teachers who have years of experience and know their students' level of understanding, the ministry did not accept their reasoning.Instead, teachers were blamed for their teaching ways."They still won't admit they are wrong. They say everything they curate is the best, the best, the most perfect," he wrote.He added that students, teachers, and parents at home are victims to the ministry's "stubbornness".Despite voicing out their concerns to solve this issue, he said the higher ups will still say that they are right and teachers are wrong.

Some netizens agreed with the teacher and commented their struggles and frustrations with the syllabus

One netizen commented, "Now only you know. This has been going on for awhile. I am one of those who have spoken up about this issue. The team behind the Curriculum and Assessment Standard Document (DSKP) are always fed up with me. The most cliché sentence is when those teachers find fault with other teachers. Everything we do is not right, only they are right."

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Another added that teachers are constantly being told they are "lazy" and "give a lot of excuses"."They keep telling us that teachers must uphold our trust but in reality our voices have no value to them," the comment read.

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"I thought I was just a stupid mother who didn't really understand the questions sometimes. [...] But I'm not the stupid one, it's them," one user retorted.

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On the same day, Fadli held a Facebook livestream to discuss the complexity of the school syllabus further

In the Facebook livestream, he said that he believes it is the district education offices' responsibility to bring the issue to the state education department, who should then raise the matter with MOE.According to Free Malaysia Today, Fadli said, "It's (bad) enough that the district education offices don't champion this issue (of the syllabus being too advanced)."He once again claimed that when teachers tried to raise these concerns and defended themselves, the offices silenced them instead."This type of attitude is hurting us. That's the reality of what's happening to our education."Fadli also claimed that in 2019, three to four officers were called to challenge his questioning about the suitability of the Mathematics syllabus in the new textbooks.However, he did not ignore the possibility of being called up by MOE in regards to the matter. He added that if needed, he would defend himself in court."If they take any action, such as transfer me to another school, prevent me from being promoted, or sack me, I will defend myself up until the Federal Court as I consider this to be an abuse of power," he said.

Image via Mohd Fadli Salleh (Facebook)

While some netizens commended Fadli's bravery in speaking up, others wondered why not many teachers or people are doing the same about the "advanced" syllabus

"Hahaha. I have spoken out...What happened? Six of the highest officials from the district education office came to attack me and gave me a warning," one said.

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Another netizen added, "A lot of people are afraid to speak up when they need to provide their identification card (IC) and their school's code."

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Commenting on the video, Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin said that the ministry will look into the matter

According to New Straits Times, in a press conference on 22 June, Radzi said that the ministry will review the syllabus, and during the review, see whether it is "complex" or if it was something that students were unfamiliar with. Therefore, it could be seen as difficult."I have gone through the Standard One text book... This is not new," he said.He also said that the syllabus is widely used in foreign countries.

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Syariah Court Grants Woman 'Fasakh' After Husband Puts Her In Coma While She Was Pregnant

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The family of a 44-year-old woman, whose husband's beatings put her in a coma and left her bedridden for life, can finally breathe a sigh of relief after the Seremban Syariah Lower Court approved her fasakh

The Syariah Lower Court approved the application for a fasakh claim by the woman, Jahidah Nordin, against her 40-year-old husband, Rosmaini Abd Raof, starting Tuesday, 14 March.Fasakh is the annulment of marriage on permitted grounds under Islamic Family Law (Federal Territories) Act 1984. A fasakh is sought by a Muslim woman and brought about by an order of the court.According to a report in Sinar Harian, the victim was represented by her sister, 41-year-old Fauziah, who filed the fasakh claim on 1 February this year on behalf of Jahidah.Fauziah was assisted by Mohd Amirul Adam Ahmad from the Negeri Sembilan Legal Aid Department.Judge Hamizan Mohd Nor made the decision after considering a seven-page written statement, comprising 31 questions and answers, before the judge asked further questions to Fauziah during the proceeding.Fauziah said that she was grateful as the family has been waiting for a decision on the marriage status of her sister who has been suffering for almost two years, reported New Straits Times."It has lessened my burden. I will discuss with the lawyer about (child custody and alimony) because it has to be done one by one as I have to care for my sister and her children," Fauziah said.She will now focus on the criminal case involving Rosmaini, which is currently ongoing in court.

Fauziah with Mohd Amirul Adam Ahmad.
Image via Azrul Edham/Harian Metro

On 4 May 2021, Rosmaini, who has three wives, brutalised Jahidah by assaulting her on the head and face and stomping on her back

He cracked her head, causing internal bleeding in the brain, and broke her jaw, spine, and ribs. Part of her skull had to be removed due to internal bleeding, according to a Bernama report.She was initially admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Sultanah Aminah Hospital, Johor Bahru and then transferred to Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital, Seremban at the request of the family.Jahidah fell into a coma due to the injuries she suffered. At the time of the assault, she was six weeks pregnant and gave birth to a baby boy by Caesarean section in November of that year.

Bedridden Jahidah Nordin.
Image via Ahmad Hasbi/Harian Metro

On 17 June, a month after the assault, Rosmaini was charged.
He, however, pleaded not guilty at the Johor Bahru Sessions Court to the charge of beating his pregnant third wife into a coma.

He was charged under Section 325 of the Penal Code, which can result in a prison sentence of up to seven years and a fine, and Section 326A, which can result in a prison sentence of up to two years, if convicted.The court then allowed Rosmaini to be bailed at RM7,000 with two sureties. He was also ordered to report to the nearest police station every month and instructed to not disturb Jahidah.

Rosmaini being escorted to the court on 17 June 2021.
Image via Raja jaafar Ali/Utusan Malaysia

If you or anyone you know may be at risk of domestic violence, please call these Malaysian hotlines:

1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)24-hourContact: +603-30008858SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Weekdays (9.30am - 4.30pm)Contact: +603-78770224WhatsApp: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)Weekdays (9am - 5pm)Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4390698Email: [email protected] Website | Facebook | Twitter4. TALIAN KASIH24-hourContact: 15999WhatsApp: +6019-2615999Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook 5. TELENISA LEGAL AID CLINICWeekdays (8am - 10pm)Contact: +6012-8123424WhatsApp: +6012-8123424Email: [email protected] Facebook | Twitter 6. BUDDY BEAR CHILDLINEDaily (12pm - 12am)Contact: 1800-18-2327


Pos Malaysia Just Came Up With The Cutest Limited Edition 1960s Postbox Notebooks

Slotting a postcard or letter into one of these classic red postboxes as a child is a memory we'll always remember

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Although you can still spot these postboxes in several places, it may not be long before they become redundant as the times change.

The good news is that Pos Malaysia has just released the cutest notebooks that look almost identical to the real thing!

A memory we can treasure.

Image via Pos Malaysia/Facebook

Image via Pos Malaysia/Facebook

For all my journallers, stamp collectors, and stationery lovers, you'll definitely want to add this to your collection

The notebook comes with a PU embossed hardcover, which simply means that it feels and looks like real leather. It even has tiny details similar to the original, like envelope slits and a notice on operational hours.

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On the inside, the paper is lined (sorry, plain paper fans) and it comes with an attached bookmark that features Malaysia's first stamp from 1963

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Here's a close-up:

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The 'Peti Pos' notebook is priced at RM69.90. However, it's currently out of stock. Pos Malaysia told SAYS that it will be restocked on 16 July.You can find out more here.

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