Malaysia's 1st And Largest Outdoor Cinema Could Be Making A Comeback

A recent announcement that the government will allow the implementation of drive-in outdoor cinemas has netizens elated

Given the fact that moviegoers will be able to watch films from within the safety of their cars at the drive-in outdoor cinemas, the announcement was celebrated by the public who are generally restless because of the Movement Control Order (MCO) amidst the COVID-19 pandemic - and to a larger extent - movie-lovers who fanatically want to keep up with the latest blockbusters.

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However, did you know that the outdoor cinema concept is nothing new to Malaysia? Back in 2003, the inaugural Starlight Cinema threw open its doors at various, large parks around the Klang Valley.

Promising 'movie magic under the stars', the outdoor cinema event series was highly successful and ran all the way until 2014, bringing the top movies of the day to Malaysian audiences picnicking under the evening and night skies. If you were there, you would know that there was a lot more going on.Depending on the year, your memories might range from that time you and your friends watched all three Lord of The Rings films in a row, to waiting for the rain to stop under an umbrella in the middle of the field surrounded by Malaysians of all colours and creeds gathered around a gigantic 10m tall screen.

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Movie magic brings people together, and when you think about what Malaysia is going through today, the idea of having a large-scale cinematic event at one of the Klang Valley's many parks (with all the SOPs in place, of course) just seems to be so dreamy – except it isn't a dream because Malaysia has done it before (and for several years).

Moviegoers getting comfy at Starlight Cinema.
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Starlight Cinema attendees at Malaysia's largest outdoor cinema festival.
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Over 350,000 have been through Starlight Cinema's doors

With several movies shown in a day, and tickets priced at RM10 for weekdays and RM18 for weekends, it was truly the rakyat's cinema. Aside from the movies, there were also beer gardens, flea markets, food carts, and band performances.Before going on hiatus, in 2014, Starlight Cinema took over the Bukit Kiara Equestrian Club Paintball Field and saw record-breaking audience attendance.For slightly more than a week, doors opened at 6pm each night with movies starting at 8pm onwards, featuring different themes like 'Weekend Double Fright Night Special' and 'Batman Trilogy Special' across the week.Some of the movies screened that year at Starlight Cinema include the Batman trilogy, Pacific Rim, World War Z, The Sound of Music, Man of Steel, Despicable Me, Titanic, Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones, The Conjuring, and The Fast & The Furious 6.Starlight Cinema-goers were encouraged to dress up in their scariest outfit for the kick-off night on 13 June 2014.

Image via JUICE/Starlight Cinema

Image via JUICE/Starlight Cinema

In 2014, an attendee proposed to his girlfriend during Starlight Cinema

She said yes!
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The sweet wedding proposal happened during intermission when Adrian asked for Jo Anne's hand in marriage. After accepting his proposal, the crowd of 1,500 that night gave a huge round of applause.

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Now, with the Malaysian government's decision to allow outdoor drive-in cinemas, it should come as no surprise that the OG of outdoor cinemas will be making a comeback as well

When this could happen is anyone's guess, but with reported interest from potential sponsors (Nokia and Samsung were sponsors in the past), it might be happening sooner than you think.Stay tuned for more info on Starlight Cinema's potential return.

Moviegoers lounge on mats and beanbags at Starlight Cinema.
Image via Starlight Cinema

While we wait for Starlight Cinema's comeback, here's a list of movies that you can catch in theatres:

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TikToker Explains His Video Complaining About KLIA Liquid Rules After Receiving Backlash

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Greek traveller Andreas Tomazou recently received lots of backlash for his TikTok video, in which he complained about the liquid restrictions implemented by Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)

In the video that was posted on Thursday, 15 December, Tomazou captured himself protesting at being denied permission to take a bottle of water he had purchased onto the plane."It's the first time I have experienced something like this. I've been to 51 countries and this (KLIA) is the only airport that does this," Tomazou said in his video.His main gripe with the liquid restriction was that he felt that he was being forced to pay for water on the airplane that would cost three to four times the normal amount.The TikToker's video has since gone viral, with many netizens lambasting him for not knowing the travel restrictions at an airport despite being as well-travelled as he is.SAYS later reached out to Tomazou, who he said that his video was misunderstood by netizens.

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Tomazou said that many netizens did not see that he was directed to throw his water away at the second security checkpoint, right before boarding the plane

According to Tomazou, he had already passed the first security check as well as the passport check-in. "If I was carrying any liquids that were not allowed on the plane, airport security personnel would have told me to dispose of them already," the tourist said.Tomazou also clarified that he bought the water bottle and some snacks at the duty-free stores within the boarding terminal, which is normally allowed.He maintained his belief that this was a tactic for airlines to charge their passengers extortionate amounts of money for basic necessities on the plane. Tomazou told SAYS that he was surprised by the backlash he received on his video but hoped that Malaysians could come to understand his side of the story."I hope Malaysians will understand my reasons. I am already in love with Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur and people [here] are so friendly and welcoming," Tomazou said.

Tomazou showing the second security checkpoint in his video.
Image via @andreas_tomazou_travel (TikTok)

According to the Malaysia Airports website, Tomazou was neither in the wrong nor right to bring a bottle of water onto the plane

Following the recommendations of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), passengers are allowed to buy liquids, aerosols, or gels (LAGS) beyond the security checkpoint, including at duty-free shops or during the flight. Each container of LAGS must also not exceed 100ml and be placed in a clear plastic bag, where the total amount in one bag has a maximum limit of 1L.The LAGS bought must also be sealed in plastic bags and travellers must present proof of purchase at security checkpoints, both of which Tomazou did not appear to do.

Image via Malaysia Airports

Image via Malaysia Airports

You can watch Tomazou's experience at KLIA below:

  @andreas_tomazou_travel | This is insane guys like this they force you to buy water from the plane 3-4 times than normal price! Come on! This is water! #traveler #airport #travel #traveltok #Kulairport #asia #malaysiatiktok #kualalumpurmalaysia #malaysia #kualalumpur #traveling #travelaroundtheworld  original sound - andreas_tomazou_traveller

In November, a passenger was caught mocking and threatening a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight attendant over a cup of water:

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Sarawakian SPM Student Champions Academic Hurdles And Bags RM50k Career Scholarship

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A Sarawakian teenager from the small town of Samarahan, Sarawak proved to many that if you put your mind into something, you can achieve great things

On 12 October, 17-year-old Mohd Haziq Aqil Hass from SMK Hajjah Laila Taib was selected to receive the Ascendance Founders Award 2022 with a scholarship prize of RM50,000.The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidate was selected for the scholarship out of hundreds of students from across the world in recognition of his impressive academic, extra-curricular, and career progression.According to Focus Malaysia, Mohd Haziq is no stranger to emceeing multiple international conferences and is part of an online show for the Ascendance organisation, 'Ascendance Weekly Round-Up' where he regularly featured. He also is a representative of Sarawak in the ongoing 'e-Mas 3.0 Speech Competition' organised by the Ministry of Education (MOE), a top-scoring student, and the head prefect in his school.Seeing as English wasn't his strong suit at one point in time, the head prefect has overcome many hurdles and achieved great things even before leaving secondary school.

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Mohd Haziq speaking on an Ascendance online show 'Ascendance Weekly Round-Up' on Facebook.
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The Ascendance Scholarship will begin in 2023 after Mohd Haziq completes his SPM examinations

In addition to the RM50,000 scholarship, Mohd Haziq will be going on a three month all-expense-paid trip to the Ascendance headquarters (HQ) in Shah Alam, Selangor. In Selangor, he will be attending mentorship sessions with the Ascendance organisation's co-founders, where he will receive guidance on developing his career as well as help with launching his own personal social impact project."Thank you, everyone, especially my mentor, for guiding me over the past year. I'm beyond grateful for this award. Most importantly, I would like to thank my parents for their endless support," he said.

Mohd Haziq speaking about his experience with Ascendance to his peers at his school.
Image via Ascendance/Focus Malaysia

Before his great achievements, Mohd Haziq admitted that he was someone who lacked direction in life.
That was until he chanced upon an online conference arranged by Ascendance.

"I was just a normal kid who lacked confidence and communication skills. I didn't know what I loved to do, nor did I care about what was happening in the world, until I joined an online conference (previously known as the New Age Learner Virtual Conference) by Ascendance that taught me about life," he said in a statement by the organisation.He credits his achievements and progression in his studies and career to Ascendance saying, "I reached where I am today with the opportunities that Ascendance gave me." The Sarawakian youth encouraged others to "take the first step" and see where it takes them.The Ascendance organisation was founded by four youths in 2015, where their aim was to empower young people to chase their goals and find their passion. With workshops and programmes, Ascendance has fostered 35,000 youths in over 28 countries over the past seven years, to chase their careers and educational ambitions by providing them access to world-class resources.

Mohd Haziq (second from left) at a press launch with the Ascendance team and co-founders in June 2022.
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Malaysia To Undergo Nationwide MCO Beginning 12 May. Here Are The Announced SOPs

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In a statement today, 10 May, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the whole country will be put under a Movement Control Order (MCO) beginning 12 May

The third round of nationwide MCO will begin on Wednesday and end on 7 June, a total of 27 days.He said that the reinstatement of nationwide MCO is necessary because of the rising number of total daily COVID-19 cases, which has hit 4,000 as of late.

Citing data, he said the increase of cases is due to the gathering of people without observing physical distancing and in tight spaces

Thus, he said the nation can only break the chain of infection when people stay at home.Here are a few rules under the new MCO:- Interstate and interdistrict travelling are prohibited, except for emergency, medical reasons, work, economic activities, vaccination, and reuniting with partners far away.- All social events are prohibited. - All sports activities are prohibited, except for those activities that can be carried out individually, such as jogging and cycling.- All education institutions are prohibited to operate, except for those students sitting for international examinations.- Daycare centres and kindergartens can continue to operate as long as they follow strict standard operating procedures (SOPs). This is to enable parents and guardians to be able to continue to work. - Only three individuals are allowed to be in a vehicle, including the driver. - Dine-in in restaurants are prohibited. - Companies must allow employees to work from home and not more than 30% of the staff can be in the working space at all times. - House visits and grave cleaning during Hari Raya is prohibited.- Eid prayers in mosques and suraus are permitted as long as they are no more than 50 people on the premises that can accommodate over 1,000 people and no more than 20 people on the premises that can accommodate less than 1,000 people.- During this period, all economic sectors can continue to operate.

A detailed SOP will be announced by the Malaysian National Security Council (MKN) soon. Read Muhyiddin's full statement here:

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How My Friend Lost 26 KG In 6 Months And Raised RM10,000 For Charity

I have a fat friend. He's always seemed comfortable with his weight. So much so that he calls himself "Kung Fu Panda", and doesn't get angry when people call him variations of "Fatty"...

...But late last year in 2014, he decided to change.And start a life-changing weight loss adventure. He started at 122 kg on the 1st of October 2014. Six months later, he tipped the scales at 96 kg.This is the story of how my friend, James, lost 26 kg in 6 months. And raised RM10,000 (USD2,857) for charity along the way.

Live to eat

I’ve known James for more than four years now. The first time we met, I immediately noticed two things: he was fat, and he loved to eat. He loved food, and by the looks of it, food loved him too.We were members of a Rotaract club — so we hung out in a group often. Whenever he was around, food was involved. It wasn’t salads and cereal either. It was usually fried, fatty, oily food. The type that your typical Malaysian loves.

James’ Favorite: Oblong Ramlee Burger. Double.
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James hadn’t always been fat though. When he was younger, he was slim. He only started putting on weight in high school. And then he got consistently fatter over the years. James seldom kept track of how much he weighed, but he knew he was expanding – because his clothes kept getting tight. But except for one attempt where he managed to lose 10kg (only to gain it all back), he embraced being big. And kept buying new clothes every time he couldn’t fit the old ones.Things culminated late last year, when James fattened up to his biggest size ever. Even close friends started commenting about how much weight he had put on.He weighed 122 kilograms.

"Every Kg you lose, I'll donate 10 bucks to charity"

It started innocently enough. One random workday, a bunch of guys in a WhatsApp chat group talking trash:“I’m gonna lose weight,” said James, “It’s time to get fit!”“Yeah, right…” a skeptic threw back.“Seriously, I’m gonna do it!”“I’ll tell you what… Six months. Every kg you lose, I’ll give ten bucks to charity.”“I’ll do it too. Ten ringgit for every one kg,” I chipped in.Then another friend pledged. And another. By the end of that conversation, we had assembled a group of willing pledgers. We were going to literally pay for his weight loss.James set his target at 10 kg.“But wait, you’ve got all of us risking our money James. What if you fail your target? What’s your punishment?” the crowd asked.“For every kg I miss my target, I will donate one hundred ringgit.”Sometimes the male ego is useful.

Go big or go home

One of our Rotaract members always dreams big. Let’s call him PP. PP saw potential in what had just happened in our Whatsapp group.So he proposed to expand the project: make it public, and have our Rotaract club organize it. It was approved. The club set up a campaign called #10for1KG — asking people to pledge to lose weight — and other people to give money to charity based on the weight loss. Anyone could sign up. The club would just track progress and keep people accountable.The campaign was a huge success – 24 people pledged to lose weight, and many others to donate money. We let donors choose the charity they wanted to help. As long as it was for a legit charitable cause.James was the star of the campaign. His pledges officially came up to RM 396 per kg. If he lost his target of 10 kg, he would raise almost four thousand for charity.But of course the male egos kicked in again. It wasn’t enough to just raise money for charity.PP had to up the stakes: “10 kg is nothing. Lose 25 kg and I’ll walk down Changkat Bukit Bintang in a Pink Panther costume.”“And if I don’t?” asked James.“Then you walk down Changkat Bukit Bintang in a Barney (the purple dinosaur) suit.”Challenge accepted.

James at 122kg

Image via Mr-Stingy

How to eat like a (weight) loser

“Most people think getting fit is a lot of cardio, some weight training, and a little dieting. It’s not. It’s lots of clean eating, some weight training and a little cardio.” – Adapted from Physical Culturist.

To design his weight-loss program, James turned to a trusted friend, who freelances in fitness training. It was a program based on Leangains, Intermittent Fasting, and Carbohydrate Cycling.
The following is what James did:

1) 16/8 Intermittent Fasting:– Ate only during an 8-hour “feeding window” every day. (16 hours of fasting)– No food during the 16 hours of fasting – only water.– Skipped breakfast. Meals were usually lunch, a pre-workout snack, and dinner by 9 pm.– No limits on amount of food during “feeding window”. As long as it was healthy food – ate as much as he wanted!– The theory behind Intermittent Fasting is that the human body enters a “fasting” state once you haven’t eaten for about 12 hours. In this state, the body burns stored fat for energy. Which is what we want. But if you’re constantly eating, your body just burns the food you eat – and your excess fat never goes anywhere.2) Carbohydrate Cycling:– Ate carbohydrate-rich foods only on gym days. (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays)– Examples of carbohydrate-rich foods: rice, noodles, bread, pasta.– On non-gym days (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays), ate mostly vegetables and lean meat (e.g. fish and chicken).– No limits on amount of carbohydrates during gym days. Ate as much as he wanted.– The theory behind Carbohydrate Cycling is that the human body burns fat (both in the food you eat, and the stored fat in your body) when carbohydrates aren’t available.– On gym days, carbohydrates are needed for energy to lift weights and to help build muscle. So eat them then.– On non-gym days, since there’s no heavy weight lifting, stop eating carbohydrates. To encourage the body to burn fat.

Non-gym day vs gym day lunch. Rice only on gym days.
Image via Mr-Stingy

3) Drank 4 liters of water every day. 3.5 liters on non-gym days. 4) Greatly reduced eating the following foods:– Fatty meat / chicken skin– Lard– Chocolates & sweets– Highly processed foods (e.g. burgers, sausages, dried meat)5) Allowed cheat days:– Ate as much of whatever food he wanted on these days.– Had an average of 5 cheat days a month (usually when entertaining guests).

Initially, James experimented with portions – starting with very small meals. But eventually, he found that he could still lose weight, while eating as much as he liked – as long as he followed the principles above. It's the best thing about this diet, according to James:

“You can eat a lot of things and you don’t need to starve. When I’m not fasting, I can eat as much as normal… Even more than normal… And still lose weight.”

One important thing:

James doesn’t have time to cook. So he ate out most of the time. In an ideal world, we would all prepare healthy home-cooked meals. But James has shown that you can still eat out, as long as you make healthy food choices.“I was so proud of myself the first time I ate meat without the fat. Wow, did James Ong really do that!?”(On a side note, I do a version of the above diet too. And it’s helped me drop from 21% body fat to about 15% over the past six months. All while I was still increasing my weights in the gym.)

"In my first week of working out, I nearly died," – James.
The above section may have made it sound easy. But James worked extremely hard at exercise too. Here's his exercise routine:

1. Compound weight training using barbells. Three times a week: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.2.45 minutes – 1 hour per session. Sometimes added on 30 minutes of cycling at the end.3.Focused on the three main powerlifts: Squat, deadlift and bench press.4. In the first month, started with 5 sets of 5 repetitions (5×5) i.e. squat 5 times (1 set), rest a few minutes, and then continue until 5 sets are reached. Then move to the next powerlift.5. From the second month onwards, did 3 sets of 5 reps (3×5). And only one set of 5 reps for the deadlift (1×5).6. Every time he could complete all sets comfortably, he increased the weights on the bar: 5 kg increase for Squat and Deadlift and 2.5 kg increase for Bench Press.7. Started alternating bench press with overhead press from the 3rd month onwards.8.Started doing negative chin-ups. (Hint: it’s a great exercise for people who can’t do proper chin-ups yet).

Here's James in action, doing squat: the king of exercises:

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Here he is doing deadlift: 5 reps are all you need:

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And here, bench press: popular, but not overrated:

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(May attract attention from women)

If you’ve read about powerlifting before, you’ll recognize the above routine borrows very heavily from Starting Strength and StrongLifts 5×5. Both James and I are strong believers in these programs. They give you amazing results for very little time spent.

When he had time, James also sometimes swam for 30 minutes on non-gym days. But the core of his exercise program was barbell weight training.“But wait – don’t you need lots of cardio exercise to lose weight? Lots of running, because weight training just makes you bulky right?**”I don’t think so. I believe the most efficient way to lose weight healthily is to modify your diet and lift heavy weights2. Cardio can just supplement that.

"When it first started, it was just a stupid bet..."
And yet, the amazing happened:

1. In the first week, James lost 4kg. (His trainer told him not to get too excited though. It was mostly from water retention).2. After 1.5 months: 10 kg. His shirts fit properly now.3. By the end of 2.5 months, James had lost 17 kg.4. Unfortunately in month 3, James had to do undergo minor surgery. This made him unable to hit the gym. I won’t give you the gory details here, except that James learned the hard way — he needed to eat lots of vegetables for fiber. It helps when going to the toilet.5. While recuperating from surgery, James got caught up in charity work with Shelterbox. So that threw his workout schedule out for another month.6. He finally got back to his schedule in month 5. And lost another 4 kg, bringing his total weight loss to 21 kg.

The final month: lessons on sustainability

By 1st March 2015, James had vastly outperformed his initial goal of 10 kg. He was now just chasing the 25 kg target set by our friend PP.A target that would have made the difference between the streets of Kuala Lumpur seeing Barney and the Pink Panther.He needed to lose another 4 kg in four weeks. But of all the months of James’ weight-loss journey, this was the most difficult. For some reason, his weight plateaued. It wasn’t going down at all.James went into panic mode: Except for four cheat days, he totally eliminated carbohydrates (even on gym days), and ate super clean food (i.e. steamed fish and vegetables every day). He forced himself to swim every non-gym day, instead of doing it happily in his free time. It was stressful, and he was constantly tired from having no carbs.

Could you eat this every day for a month?
Image via Mr-Stingy

Eventually he lost 5 kg, bringing his grand total to 26 kg in 6 months.But he had been miserable:“The first five months were pretty easy. But the last month wasn’t! It was depressing…”If there’s something we can all learn from the final month it’s this: No matter what self-improvement plan you’re pursuing, it’s OK to work hard. But if you’re making yourself extremely miserable – understand that you’ve gone too far. Progress should be consistent and pleasant – not drastic and depressing. Because this kind of progress is unsustainable.You might get to a target fast – but you’ll be unhappy and slide back to your old ways. It’s OK to be gentle with yourself. It’s more sustainable that way.

Harder, better, faster, stronger...

Along with the huge weight loss, James also achieved the following:1. Dropped his shirt size from XXXL to XL2. Can now wear jeans from 8 years ago3. Increased his strength: Maximum squat: 110 kg, Maximum deadlift: 100 kg and Maximum bench press: 60 kg4. Boosted his energy: “I have more energy now. I don’t feel so sleepy after lunch and I can climb the staircase easily. Oh, I can drink more now too :)”5. Improved his stamina: “I used to be able to swim only 5 laps. Now I can do 35.”6. Best of all, he can now troll his friends. I love the response he recently got when he advised his friend on diet: “F#%k… James is teaching me how to eat!”

How much time and money?

This is how much James had to spend over the past six months:Time:Minimum: 3 hours a week (for lifting weights)Optional: 3.5 hours a week (7 x 30 minutes of cardio)Money:One pair of Converse shoes: RM 150 (43 USD)A one-time gym registration fee: RM 50 (14 USD)Monthly gym membership fee: RM 70 (20 USD)Not too expensive or time-consuming right?But even better, due to his modified diet, James now spends about RM 200 per month less on food. More than enough to cover all his gym expenses.Not only is he getting fitter, he’s getting richer too.

Left: James at 101 kg, Right: mr-stingy at 71 kg

Image via Mr-Stingy

The #10For1KG legacy

James continues to follow his diet and workout routine (the sustainable version). He intends to lose another 20 kg. I believe he will. By the end of 2015, we will probably weigh the same.On the night of 11th April 2015, the Pink Panther walked through one of the busiest nightlife areas in Kuala Lumpur, flanked by half a dozen ladies. James had made good on his promise, and so had he.Pledgers started banking in their donations. The full collection will total about RM 10,000. 78% of that money has already been collected and sent to help the earthquake survivors in Nepal. When the remainder is collected, it will help fund a school in Malaysia.(This number excludes donations from all the other participants of #10for1KG. We expect total donations from this project to reach RM 16,000.)James isn’t one to brag, but when I interviewed him for this story, I could see the happiness in his eyes, and feel the passion in his voice. I asked him the all-important question:“Why did you suddenly decide to do it?”“…Because I thought to myself. If I got married, would I have enough health and energy to take care of my family? I was already starting to have small health problems and my gout was worsening…”

Inspiration

Ever the gentlemen, James credits his friends and family for helping him reach his goal. I’m proud to be one of them:“Everyone was very supportive: my mom and dad, my friends, and especially my trainer. It’s been inspiring. I told myself: I’m not gonna disappoint any one of them.”But perhaps the best show of support came from an unlikely source. I’ll let James tell this one:“I used to regularly go to this burger seller near my home. Over the years we became friends. But when he heard about my weight-loss program, even he started encouraging me. One night, I decided to cheat, so I stopped by his stall and ordered some Oblong Ramlee Burger. He looked at me for a moment, and then gave the best reply I could have possibly asked for…”‘No.’

The full article originally appeared at mr-stingy.com.
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Parents Warn Of KL Violin Teacher Calling His Students "S-hai" On Social Media

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Parents are expressing concern after it was found that a violin teacher who is based in Kuala Lumpur has allegedly been ranting about his students on social media

A Facebook user posted about the private tutor on a community Facebook group for parents to warn others about him."If you have no patience, please don't become a teacher!" the user wrote."Parents, please beware of this so-called 'professional' violin teacher who'll upload your child's picture and publicly call them 's-hai' (which means 'stupid p-ssy' in Cantonese)," the user said while attaching purported screenshots of the violin teacher's Instagram account."I've hidden the kid's face here. No kid deserves to be shamed like that! This is extremely rude, unprofessional, and unacceptable from an educator!" the user added.

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According to the post, the teacher allegedly has an Instagram Story Highlight called "Stupid Excuses" for his closed circle, where he rants about his students for not practising at home

The most recent Instagram Story among the screenshots is dated 7 January, while the remainder are from October and November 2022.In one of the Stories showing a photo of a child playing the violin, the teacher had written: "This student is the most 's-hai' student I've ever met. There are no more 's-hai' students than this one."He then proceeded to rant about the student's behaviour, who he claimed never practised and came to class not knowing anything every week."There was once he didn't come to class for two weeks, and when I asked him if he did practise, he said yes, then proceeded to play like sh-t," the teacher ranted."Then I asked again how many hours did he practise, and he answered 'one hour'. He had two f-cking weeks off, that is 336 hours, and he only practised one hour. What the f-ck," he added.Another Instagram Story showed the teacher making an annoyed expression while sharing, "About the student last week who I wanted to scold 'f-ck you': He said his brother stole his bow, so he couldn't practise. What the f-ck."He then cussed again at the student for spending more than a month learning "a freaking easy" chord."I want to vomit blood, did you practise?" he posted in another Story.

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The Facebook post has since garnered over 490 comments and 1,800 shares from concerned parents

Although the screenshots show the teacher had shared his rantings with 'Close Friends' only, and he has since made his account private, many were still unhappy about the nature of the posts.While the Instagram Stories were private, many parents were also of the opinion that it was still unethical and unprofessional of a teacher to degrade his young students with their faces unobscured on his social media account.

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SAYS has reached out to the violin tutor for a comment on the matter and has yet to receive a response.


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Tidak lama lagi seluruh umat Islam bakal menyambut Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Pasti ramai yang teruja tidak sabar untuk menantikan Syawal yang bakal menjelang tiba. Membuat persiapan raya seperti membeli barang-barang basah untuk memasak, pulang ke kampung halaman untuk berjumpa keluarga tersayang. Begitupun, baru-baru ini tular dalam TikTok apabila sebuah video yang menunjukkan POV teragak-agak nak makan setiap pagi raya telah meraih tumpuan ramai.Lihat video perkongsian itu di bawah:

  @adameji7 Tak lama lagi macam ni lah kita ek #fyp #fypdongggggggg #africanmalaysian #adameji7 #malaysiatiktok #humour  original sound  - Adam Eji

Buat situasi Muslimin teragak-agak nak makan setiap pagi raya

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @adameji7 di TikTok, kelihatan seorang lelaki sedang membuat konten POV di meja makan pada pagi Syawal. Dalam video berkenaan, dia yang memakai baju putih dan bersongkok hitam dilihat teragak-agak untuk menjamah makanan di atas meja makan kerana sudah terbiasa berpuasa selama 30 hari. Oleh itu, dia telah bertanya kepada adik-beradiknya untuk mendapatkan kepastian dan jawapan yang telah diberi telah menyebabkan dia tersipu malu dan terpaksa cover dengan mengucapkan selamat hari raya dalam nada janggal.

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"Pagi raya je nak makan mesti rasa janggal" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini mencecah sehingga 206.4K views, 29.5K likes dan 310 comments di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dan boleh relate dengan POV ini.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Twitter:

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Mesti admin pun macam ni pagi raya nanti :D

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Man Faces 20 Years In Prison After Pleading Guilty To Trying To Take Over MAS Flight MH128

A 25-year-old, who had tried to forcefully enter the cockpit of MAS flight MH128 flying from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur, has pleaded guilty to trying to take control by threatening to bomb the plane

The man, who was identified as Manodh Marks, a Sri Lankan student, had forced with his actions the MAS flight to turn back to Melbourne shortly after take-off.Marks was subdued by passengers who helped the cabin crew to tie the man down as the plane headed back to Melbourne.

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The Sri Lankan pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court

"I plead guilty, your honour," the Australian Associated Press reported Marks telling Magistrate Simon Zebrowski through an interpreter at the Magistrates' Court in Melbourne to a single charge of trying to take control of an aircraft.

During his attempt to take over the flight MH128, the 25-year-old had caused a commotion as he attacked a female member of the cabin crew and shouted that he wanted to "blow the plane up"

According to reports, he bought a ticket and boarded the flight MH128 bound for Kuala Lumpur on 31 May, the same day he was released from psychiatric care.MAS flight MH128 was carrying 337 passengers onboard.

Armed law enforcement have boarded Malaysia Airlines flight #MH128 after a security incident at Melbourne Airport. Photo credit - TBA pic.twitter.com/HaAFdz9GVv— Brendan Grainger (@S118869) May 31, 2017

While he was initially charged with multiple serious offences, prosecutors dropped a number of them including a more serious charge of attempting to hijack after Marks struck a plea deal

According to a report in The Star Online, which cited an Australian daily The Age, the 25-year-old, who is currently in custody and will face the Melbourne County Court in April 2018, has struck a plea deal with prosecutors agreeing to a single charge of attempting to take control of an aircraft.Marks' plea deal saw prosecutors withdrawing serious charges such as that of an attempted hijack of an aircraft, a charge of reckless conduct endangering an aircraft's safety, a charge of threatening to kill or injure anyone onboard.While he will face a plea hearing at the Melbourne County Court in April next year, he did not make any request for bail.He faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

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How Sirul's Detainment In Australia Could Be His Best Bet To Remain Alive

Who is Corporal Sirul Azhar Umar? He is one of the two former elite Special Action Squad commandos, besides Azilah Hadri, who are charged for the gruesome murder of Altantuya back in October 2006.

Left - Azilah Hadri ; Right - Sirul Azhar Umar.
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In 2009, the duo formerly with the police’s Special Action Unit (UTK) were found guilty of murdering Altantuya in Mukim Bukit Raja in Klang between 10pm on October 19, 2006 and 1am on October 20, 2006.

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Originally acquitted back in 2013, the two men were freed from prison. In a recent ruling, however, the court decided to reverse the acquittal and sent them back to the death row.

The Federal Court reversed today (13 Jan) the acquittal of two men over the high-profile 2006 murder of Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu, sending them back to the gallows in the end to the eight-year saga. The decision by a panel of five judges chaired by Chief Justice Tun Arifin Zakaria was unanimous.“The Court of Appeal order is set aside. The order of conviction and mandatory death sentence by the High Court are restored,” Tan Sri Suriyadi Halim Omar said in delivering the verdict.Former police commandos Chief Inspector Azilah Hadri, 39, and Corporal Sirul Azhar Umar, 43, previously won their acquittal in 2013 and walked out of prison as free men. In the August 23, 2013 acquittal, the Court of Appeal ruled that the High Court trial judge’s misdirection had rendered the duo's 2009 death sentence and conviction unsafe.

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During the sentencing on 13 January 2015, Sirul, 43, was missing in action. His lawyer claimed to have lost contact with him for six months, with no clue about his wherabouts.

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Kamarul Hisham, the lawyer who represents Sirul, confirms that he has lost contact with his client for six months. "The last time I was contacted by my client was probably a week after the hearing in the Federal Court (from June 23 to June 25, 2014), after that (I couldn't) contact (Sirul)," he says. "I have absolutely no idea where he is."

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Anonymous sources reported that Sirul had fled to Australia. His escape to Australia was said to be "necessary" and that he was already anticipating the death sentence.

According to the source, Sirul Azhar knew the court would be delivering its judgement today (13 Jan) but did not have enough money to return to Malaysia. The source said he went abroad two months ago and when asked by BERNAMA whether his no-show was because he had anticipated the verdict, the source's reply was: "It (verdict) is not something that can be expected but however it was necessary for Sirul Azhar to be overseas."

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The court issued an arrest warrant out for him. Interpol was also called into the picture and a Red Notice was issued to locate and extradite Sirul from Australia.

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Sirul did not show up to hear the verdict, at which point the court issued an arrest warrant.

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Interpol has issued a red notice for Sirul Azhar Umar, who was sentenced to death for the murder of Mongolian translator Altantuya Shaariibuu.A red notice signifies authorities are attempting to seek the location and arrest of wanted persons with a view to extradition or similar lawful action.

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Just a day after the Red Notice was issued, Sirul was arrested by Australian immigration officials and was detained in Brisbane

Former police commando Sirul Azhar Omar has been detained by immigration officials in Queensland, Australia over his conviction for the murder of Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu, ABC News reported today.

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The report said Sirul, 43, was taken into custody by immigration officials in Brisbane overnight after an Interpol red notice was issued.

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He may have been arrested by the authorities, but there is a catch, a huge one. It seems like Sirul will not be handed over to Malaysia to serve to face the capital punishment that easily.

Australia is reportedly not extraditing Kpl Sirul Azhar Umar who faces the death sentence for the murder of Mongolian model Altantunya Shaariibuu.The Sydney Morning Herald said Australia's extradition laws do not allow it to send home a person who has been sentenced to death, unless it is assured that the person would not be given the death sentence.A spokesperson from the Australian Attorney-General's Office said the reason for refusing to extradite Sirul was because the country was against capital punishment.

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As Australia opposes the death penalty, it is against the country's extradition laws (the handover of a suspect or fugitive to the foreign state in which the crime was committed) to surrender a person back to the home country to be executed

Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott.
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The Australian Attorney-General’s department would not comment on whether they had received an official extradition request from Malaysia.A statement from the department, however, said: “Australia's extradition legislation does not allow a person to be surrendered to another country for an offence punishable by death unless the country has given Australia an undertaking that the death penalty will not be carried out on the person.”

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Rumours say Sirul was released, but Australian media recently reported that he had been transferred to a maximum security prison

Former police commando Sirul Azhar Umar (pic) has reportedly been transferred to prison in Sydney despite several earlier reports stating he had been released by Australian authorities. Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported Friday night that Sirul, 43, had been transferred to the maximum security section of the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in Sydney.

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Australia now stuck in limbo as they do not want Sirul in their country. They say it's not fair for them to be blamed and that Malaysia should have imposed stricter bail conditions on Sirul.

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Queen Counsel Mark Trowell said it was unfair for people to blame Australia in handling the Sirul Azhar Umar matter, as the Malaysian prosecution should have imposed strict bail conditions that he should not depart the country, or be allowed to leave on a regular commercial flight.He further pointed out that despite the notice indicating a view to extradite, that process does not automatically lead to extradition. “It is just the warrant that authorises his arrest. The Malaysian government can complain all it wants, but it needs to make a formal application for his extradition. I am not sure that it has been done yet,” he said.

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Did Sirul find a loophole in Australia's laws and used it to avoid his death sentence? Did he have outside help? How would this tricky situation play out?

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Sirul's court case has been going on for nine years but he wasn't charged with bail conditions nor was he asked to surrender his passport. That was why he could easily take a commercial flight to Australia.

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“It should be made aware that Sirul would be a flight risk, but it seems nothing was done to guard against that by imposing strict bail conditions that he should not depart Malaysia - or approach an international point of departure - and requiring him to surrender his passport. None of these things were done and Sirul was effectively just allowed to leave on a regular commercial flight. Of course, Australia does not want him and we would like to return him, but it’s a bit unfair to blame us for what has happened as we didn’t allow him to flee Malaysia,” he said in an email to Malaysiakini.

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ABC News said it was understood that Sirul, 43, had been living with his 19-year-old son and another relative in Ipswich, west of Brisbane, for several months, after entering the country with a valid passport and tourist visa last year.It was reported that he had landed in Perth before making his way to Brisbane.

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While Azilah Hadri has accepted his impending death, Sirul is not giving in so easily. Before he disappeared, he and his lawyer had dropped hints that he was framed for the death of Altantuya.

Sirul’s absence has now fired up the conspiracy mills, with some believing that the fugitive might choose to open a can of worms. He had already dropped hints of a being in possession of a bombshell when, during the hearing before the lower courts, he had claimed to have been made a scapegoat “for their plans”. Though he never revealed who these people were, Sirul’s lawyer had also suggested that his client could have been framed.

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Speculations on the possibility of Sirul being made a scapegoat is rife, even former law minister Zaid Ibrahim pointed out that the truth has not surfaced

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“I believe there are things we don’t know about the murder, and the conduct of the police and the AG regarding the matter has hardly been beyond reproach,” he lamented. “So far we have found two men guilty. There could be more if the truth were allowed to finally surface,” he said.

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A person claiming to be Sirul's son has emerged on Facebook, stating that the truth will bring down Malaysia and its Prime Minister

A young man named Shuk Sz, claiming to be the former police corporal’s son, posted on Facebook: “If I talk to the press, Malaysia will fall.”

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In an earlier posting, he says, “In all honesty, I am a son of Corporal Sirul Azhar Umar. To those who don’t know about his case, don’t just say what you like. Watch your mouth. If I talk to the press, Malaysia will fall. The PM will also fall.”

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Replying to a user who insinuates that he is guilty of slander, Shuk Sz says, “I’m in Australia. I can say what I like. I can even curse the PM.”

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It's crucial to note that key witnesses who could be vital in unlocking the truth including DSP Musa Safri were not called to the stand, possibly due to certain political agenda

Zaid also questioned Federal Court judge Suryadi Halim Omar’s firm belief that DSP Musa Safri never instructed Azilah on how to assist Razak Baginda, and asked, “How does the judge know this for sure? Azilah could have said this but Musa was never called as a witness.”Mr Kamarul Hisham claims key witnesses were never called by the prosecution during the original trial, fuelling speculation of political interference in the case. "It raises questions as to what really is going on," he said.Touching on the question of motive, Zaid said, “only a madman kills for no reason. Everyone else has a motive for doing something.”

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If Sirul really is just an unfortunate scapegoat in this damning conspiracy, what about the real culprit? Would they get off scot-free?

Zaid Ibrahim listed six questions playing on the minds of what he termed as “ordinary men and women” that the court had not addressed before coming to their verdict of guilty.The questions were “who” gave Azilah and Sirul instructions to kill Altantuya; “who made the offer” of RM100,000 to Sirul to carry out the deed; “what” words were actually used when the instruction was given to Azilah and Sirul to “assist Razak”; “why” were there changes in the prosecutors and High Court judge; “why” was private investigator Bala and his family asked to leave the country and did prime minister Najib Razak really know Altantuya despite his claims to the contrary.

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Sirul's lawyer is not giving up yet. He is currently getting the murder charge reviewed and is adamant in opposing the extradition request from Malaysia.

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His Malaysian lawyer Kamarul Hisham Kamaruddin told the ABC he would file an application in the country's highest court to have Sirul Azhar's murder conviction reviewed. Mr Kamarul Hisham said he would also oppose any extradition request from Malaysia. "I have the mandate of my client to take any and every legal means to challenge the extradition," he said.

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Sirul may or may not have killed Altantuya with military explosives C4, but a mastermind has surfaced. He is playing a dangerous game of manipulating the system, getting protection from Australia while Malaysia goes after his throat, but what else does he have to lose?


TM Has Drastically Reduced The 10GB Free LTE Data It Offered With Unifi Mobile SIM Card

Earlier this week, TM lowered the amount of free LTE data its customers get when they sign up for a Unifi Mobile prepaid plan

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According to Soya Cincau, the promotion of a free registration and sim card from Unifi Mobile is still ongoing but new customers will only get 2GB of LTE data, instead of the previous 10GB. The number of SIMs a customer can sign up for also has been reduced to only 1 SIM per individual.Other 'perks' include 10 minutes of calls and 10 SMS to all networks as well as no expiration on your credit, provided if there is usage every 90 days.

Initially, when the plan was first introduced in January this year, it came with a whopping 20GB of free LTE data

In addition to that, each individual was allowed to sign up for up to five SIMs.The plan called Unifi Mobile #BEBAS also gave subscribers the ability to 'customise' it to a certain extent, purchasing add-ons on their own terms.However, a month later, TM drastically reduced the free LTE data, lowering it to 10GB and also reduced the number of SIMs an individual could sign up for to three SIMs.

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TM did not specify what was their reason for this reduction and not much was shown to anticipate the change

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According to Lowyat, Unifi Mobile updated their FAQ section to reflect the changes and the free 2GB LTE data is still referred to as a 'promotion'.

Subscribers, however, aren't happy as they are facing a lot of problems. In airing their issues, they took to Unifi Mobile's Facebook page, complaining about unstable network connection and coverage

"How are you suppose to feel free if the speed is like this?"

In other TM related news, upgrades are being offered for free for existing Unifi and Streamyx customers

                TM Is Offering Free Unifi And Streamyx Upgrades. Here's How To Check If You Qualify For It

Free stuff, must check.

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                TM: More Than 350,000 Streamyx Users In Non-Unifi Areas To Receive Speed Upgrades

There is something for everyone.

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"Harga Kayangan" - Peniaga Dituduh Jual Kuih Mahal, Ramai Back Up Sebab Kos Bahan Dah Naik

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Setiap peniaga sudah tentu banyak menghadapi cabaran dalam menjayakan sebuah perniagaan

Dalam tempoh berniaga, ada juga pelanggan yang memberikan cemuhan dan rasa tidak puas hati disebabkan harga yang diletakkan. Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini di TikTok apabila seorang peniaga terpaksa memberi penjelasan kepada Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Hal Ehwal Pengguna Malaysia (KPDNHEP) disebabkan tuduhan menjual makanan yang mahal telah mencuri tumpuan.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @baitunclassicmy Drama di sebalik Talam Keladi Berlauk Kami akui harga kami sedikit mahal, tetapi demi menghasilkan kuih premium, kami menggunakan bahan2 yang juga mahal. Kami menggunakan udang kering grade A, kami juga menggunakan keladi dan santan ori tanpa menggunakan tepung. Demi menghasilkan homemade sauce ini, kami terpaksa membeli bahan di Jaya Grocer. Ya, kami tak jumpa lagi Taucu berkualiti tinggi di kedai supermarket biasa. Bawang goreng kami juga bukan bawang goreng tepung. . Bukan senang sebenarnya nak buktikan yang kuih melayu mampu setanding dengan desserts dari luar negara sebab kita sudah terbiasa dengan harga tidak boleh lebih dari RM3. Namun, pengalaman ini membuat saya lebih berhati- hati dengan harga. Kami berputus untuk kecilkan lagi size supaya harga lebih menjadi mampu milik untuk semua orang.  . Dengan harga yang sudah terpapar, marilah kita semua menjadi pembeli yang bijak.  #baitunclassic #talamkeladiberlauk  original sound - Baitun Classic - Baitun Classic

Pembeli laporkan kepada KPDNHEP kerana peniaga jual kuih talam keladi berlauk harga RM10

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang wanita sedang berada di pejabat KPDNHEP untuk memberi keterangan lanjut tentang tuduhan harga makanan yang mahal.Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila ada pelanggan yang menuduh dia jual kuih talam keladi yang terlalu mahal. Difahamkan, kuih talam yang dijual berharga RM10. Pada akhir video, dia dilihat menunjukkan bahan masakan dan harga setiap bahan untuk membuat kuih talam keladi itu. Ramai yang menyokongnya kerana bahan mentah sekarang bukanlah murah.

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"Saya menjual kuih, saya rasa memang patut pun harga tu, dengan santan keladi lauknya lagi, tenaga, gas, bahan mentah yang mahal" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 430K tontonan, 9K tanda suka dan 1K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pandangan mereka masing-masing. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Tak nafikan memang bahan mentah sekarang semua mahal. Kalau rasa tak mampu beli, lebih baik diam dan jangan tutup periuk nasi orang.

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Man In KL Caught With 15 CMCO Travel Permits Believed To Be Fake

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On Saturday, 24 April, a local was arrested by a team from the mobile patrol vehicle unit for driving in a suspicious manner on Expressway 37

The team from the mobile patrol vehicle unit was conducting crime prevention patrols on the Kuala Lumpur–Seremban Expressway at the time, according to a report in New Straits Times.Further inspection by the team found 15 stamped and signed Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) travel permits from a police station, suspected to be fake in the suspect's vehicle.

Brickfields district police chief ACP Anuar Omar said that they are carrying out investigations on the travel permits found on the suspect

"We will see whether they are for personal use or being sold to interested parties," he said.In the meantime, the suspect has been remanded for four days until 27 April.The case is being investigated under Section 22(d) of the Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021, Anuar added."The act of falsifying the CMCO travel permit, which runs contrary to the current directive of the National Security Council (MKN), can be charged according to the law."

File photo of Brickfields district police chief  ACP Anuar Omar.
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Earlier this month, a 19-year-old girl found herself on the wrong side of the law after she faked a COVID-19 test result to her boss:

                19-Year-Old Johorean Arrested For Using Fake Positive COVID-19 Test Result To Avoid Work

Apparently, the girl did not feel like going to work, so she used the fake result as an excuse.

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7 Kafe Moden & Cantik Di Penang Yang Anda Wajib Kunjungi

1. Matcho Cafe @ George Town

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Kafe yang cukup comel ini antara kafe yang anda wajib kunjungi. Dengan kafe bertemakan tropical yang begitu cantik dan hidangan manisan-manisan menarik seperti Pink Toast With Chocolate Ice Cream And Candy Floss, memang rugi jika anda terlepas. Kafe ini juga khas untuk anda yang sukakan warna pink!Alamat: Matcho Cafe, No. 99B, Lebuh Noordin, George TownWaktu Operasi: 10.30 pagi - 10.30 malam (Isnin - Ahad)10.30 pagi - 11.30 malam (Selasa)No. Telefon: +604 261 0031Status: Pork-free.Dapatkan maklumat lanjut di: Facebook | Instagram

2. HOLD UP Cafe @ George Town

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Kafe moden yang bertemakan hitam dan putih ini memang style! Yang bestnya di kafe ini, pintu peti ais digunakan sebagai pintu tersembunyi untuk ke kedai sebelah dan ini telah menarik perhatian para Instagrammers. Selain itu, kafe ini juga pakar dalam menyajikan kopi yang memang kaw. Penggemar kopi wajib cuba.Alamat: HOLD UP Cafe, No. 75, Jalan Kuala Kangsar, George TownWaktu Operasi:12 tengah hari - 10 malam (Isnin - Sabtu)Tutup setiap Ahad.No. Telefon: +6016 421 8633Status: Pork-free.Dapatkan maklumat lanjut di: Facebook | Instagram

3. Kim Haus @ George Town

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Kafe Kim Haus yang ala vintage sangat sesuai untuk anda yang suka bergambar di kafe. Dekorasi old-school mereka membuatkan kafe ini sangat menarik. Terdapat juga pelbagai snek yang enak yang anda boleh nikmati di sini. Antaranya ialah Authentic Chicken Roll. Jom cuba di kafe ini!Alamat: Kim Haus, No. 9 & 11 Campbell Street, George TownWaktu Operasi: 8 pagi - 1 malam (setiap hari)No. Telefon: +6016 330 1515Status: Pork-free.Dapatkan maklumat lanjut di: Facebook | Instagram

4. Bricklin Cafe & Bar @ George Town

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Tenangkan fikiran anda dengan secawan kopi di Bricklin Cafe. Dengan suasana yang menenangkan, tempat ini best untuk anda yang suka bersantai di kafe pada waktu petang. Mereka juga menyediakan menu yang semuanya menyelerakan seperti Peri-Peri Chicken, Toasted Bagels dan banyak lagi. Dessert di sini pun sedap tau! Jangan lupa untuk kunjungi kafe ini.Alamat: Bricklin Cafe & Bar, Hin Bus Depot, 31A Jalan Gurdwara, George TownWaktu Operasi: 10 pagi - 10.30 malam (Isnin - Khamis)10 pagi - 11.30 malam (Jumaat - Ahad)No. Telefon: +604 226 6813Status: Pork-free.Dapatkan maklumat lanjut di: Facebook | Instagram

5. Dolce Desserts Cafe @ George Town

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Restoran moden ini menghidangkan masakan-masakan yang lebih kepada high-end. Jika anda ingin membawa keluarga anda ke tempat makan yang cantik, moden dan dekorasi hidangan yang unik, inilah tempatnya! Antara dessert unik di sini anda boleh cuba ialah Bubur Caca Cake. Memang lain daripada lain.Alamat: Kota Dine & Coffee, Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, George Town Waktu Operasi: 9.30 pagi - 10.30 malam (setiap hari)No. Telefon: +604 371 4929Status: Pork-free.Dapatkan maklumat lanjut di: Facebook | Instagram

6. Black Kettle @ George Town

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Ingin menjamu selera di tempat yang luas dan menenangkan? Black Kettle ialah kafe yang begitu comforting. Dengan dekorasi hijau-hijauan dan moden, kafe ini memang selesa. Selain itu, tempat ini menyediakan masakan barat seperti Chicken Chop, Fish & Chips dan Pasta yang khas untuk anda dan keluarga anda yang minat masakan Western. Anda confirm akan suka tempat ini!Alamat: Black Kettle, No. 105, Beach Street, George TownWaktu Operasi: 9 pagi - 10.30 malam (Setiap hari)No. Telefon: +604 251 9270Status: Pork-free.Dapatkan maklumat lanjut di: Facebook | Instagram

7. Rollney @ George Town

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Jika anda berada di Penang, dessert yang popular ini wajib anda cuba. Dessert ini menggunakan donat yang berbentuk cone yang diisikan penuh dengan ais krim. Pelbagai flavour anda boleh cuba seperti Lotus Heaven, Sakura, Green Tea, Chocolate Paradise dan banyak lagi. Kafe minimalis ini sangat sesuai untuk melepak dan menyejukkan badan bersama rakan-rakan.Alamat: Rollney, No. 40, Lebuh Leith, George TownWaktu Operasi: 3 petang - 11 malam (setiap hari)No. Telefon: +6016 784 0181Status: Pork-free.Dapatkan maklumat lanjut di: Facebook | Instagram

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Here's What PKR Leaders And Tun M Are Saying About The 'Anwar' Audio Clips

Leaders of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) have hit back at recordings resembling the voice of de facto party leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

The widely-circulated audio clips have been refuted by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, PKR vice president Rafizi Ramli along with Anwar himself, who denied that he was the one speaking in the recordings."Don't be fooled by lies. I have listened to the recordings, the voice... eeeh," Anwar, who is running for PKR presidency, was quoted as saying by Free Malaysia Today.

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Astro Awani reported Wan Azizah as saying that the man speaking in the recordings is not her husband. "It's (the recordings) not right... it's not (the voice of) my husband (Anwar)," the Deputy Prime Minister was quoted as saying by Astro Awani. Rafizi was also reported by Free Malaysia Today as saying that he was "extremely sure" that Anwar is not the man speaking in the audio clips."Anwar's voice is more baritone," the PKR vice president added.

In the purported audio clips, 'Anwar' admitted to asking PKR vice president Rafizi Ramli to run against Economic Affairs Minister Azmin Ali for the post of the party's deputy president

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"That's why I asked Rafizi to go against Azmin, as Azmin has become a 'barua' (lackey) to Mahathir," 'Anwar' was heard saying in the audio clips. Anwar has clarified that he does not use derogatory words such as "barua". The man in the recordings also talked about Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad's appointment of himself as the chairman of Khazanah Nasional Bhd."He (Mahathir) appointed himself as Khazanah's chairman. What's this? The people lose, Khazanah loses," 'Anwar' said.

Meanwhile, Mahathir and Azmin took different approaches to the recordings of 'Anwar'

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Sin Chew Daily reported Mahathir as stressing that he will not interfere in the internal affairs of PKR."What have I done? Have you seen me saying anything bad about Anwar, Azmin, or anyone else?" he was quoted as saying by Sin Chew Daily."This is their party, I won't interfere," the Prime Minister added.On the other hand, Azmin emphasised that he has not heard the recordings.

You can listen to the audio clips in full here:


FamilyMart Keluarkan Brown Sugar Bubble Milk Untuk RM4.90 Je. Kami Dah Cuba, Memang Enak!

Minuman boba kini mendapat sambutan yang hangat di Malaysia sehingga ramai peminat-peminatnya yang sanggup beratur lebih dari 2 jam

Hal ini memang tidak mengejutkan kerana rasa minuman boba ini yang sangat nikmat. Rasa susu yang digabungkan dengan rasa gula merah dan boba pearls yang kenyal memang luar biasa! Minuman susu dan boba ini sememangnya sesuai untuk bila-bila masa sahaja.

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Baru-baru ini, FamilyMart juga tidak terlepas dari fenomena boba dengan mengeluarkan Brown Sugar Bubble Milk dengan harga perkenalan iaitu RM4.90 sehingga 25 Jun sahaja!

Lihat gambar-gambar yang menarik di bawah:

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Apa yang kami suka tentang Brown Sugar Milk Boba ini ialah rasa boba kenyal yang mempunyai rasa gula merah yang ketara tetapi tidak begitu manis kerana digandingkan bersama susu segar. Harga biasa untuk Brown Sugar Bubble Milk ialah RM6.90 sahaja. Sangat berpatutan!

Setiap Brown Sugar Bubble Milk juga disediakan fresh untuk setiap pesanan. Tidak perlu beratur sehingga dua jam pun sudah siap!

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FamilyMart pula sudah diiktiraf Halal dari Jakim. Kini, anda boleh menikmati minuman boba pada harga yang berpatutan tanpa perasaan was-was!

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#Budget2020: Maternity Leave Will Be Increased From 60 To 90 Days

In the tabling of Budget 2020 today, 11 October, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng announced that the period of maternity leave for government employees will be extended from 60 days to 90 days

However, it will only be enforced in 2021.

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In line with 'Strategy 6: To Modernise The Labour Market', the government will revisit Employment Act 1955 to ensure the act stays relevant to the current needs of the workforce

The revisit of Employment Act 1955 also will also cover the following issues:- The extension of overtime pay eligibility for people earning less than RM2,000 to RM4,000 a month,- Improvement in handling of sexual harassment complaints by having better procedures and protection of the victim, and- The stabilisation of provisions towards stopping discrimination of race, religion, or gender at the workplace.

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Stay tuned for our overview story of the #Belanjawan2020!

An incentive to encourage women to return to the workforce was also suggested:

                #Budget2020: Women And Youth Who Return To Work Will Receive RM500 Monthly For 2 Years

The #MalaysiaKerja incentive is aimed at creating better jobs for women and youth.

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Ejen Ali: Satu Lagi Animasi Tempatan Bertaraf Dunia Dengan Kualiti Yang Sangat 'Superb'!

Selepas kejayaan siri Upin & Ipin dan Boboiboy yang sangat memberangsangkan, kita akhirnya sedar bahawa produk animasi tempatan sememangnya wajar diberi perhatian yang serius

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Syarikat Les Copaque dan Animonsta yang masing-masing telah menerbitkan animasi popular Upin & Ipin dan Boboiboy telah berjaya mendapat pengiktirafan dari negara luar termasuk Indonesia, Singapura, dan Brunei.

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Setelah beberapa tahun, dua animasi ini nampaknya semakin lama semakin diminati ramai apabila jumlah pengikutnya terus menerus meningkat. Ia bukan saja digemari oleh kanak-kanak malah turut ditonton oleh golongan dewasa dari pelbagai peringkat umur.Ramai juga menganggap kedua-dua siri animasi ini layak diberi pendedahan pada peringkat global kerana kualitinya dianggap setanding dengan animasi dari negara barat.

Dan kini, negara kita bakal mengeluarkan satu lagi produk animasi bertaraf dunia yang diberi nama Ejen Ali pada 2016

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Animasi Ejen Ali yang dihasilkan oleh Wau Animation Sdn Bhd dan dibawakan oleh Primeworks Studios ini dilihat sebagai satu lagi inisiatif rakyat Malaysia dalam membawakan mutu animasi ke satu tahap yang lebih tinggi.Sedikit sebanyak mengenai Ejen Ali di bawah:

Ali merupakan seorang pelajar sekolah biasa, sama juga seperti kanak-kanak lain. Dia mempunyai "seorang" sidekick atau pembantu iaitu seekor kucing berwarna putih yang diberi nama Comot.

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Comot sentiasa mengekori Ali kemana saja dia pergi.
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Tetapi di luar waktu persekolahan, Ali adalah seorang ejen yang mempunyai misi untuk menangkis serangan penceroboh. Imej "budak sekolah" terus bertukar menjadi seorang ejen yang sangat cool.

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Dalam mod menyelamat, Comot turut transform menjadi seekor kucing hitam putih dengan kedua-kedua matanya berwarna hijau dan biru

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Comot juga dilengkapi dengan teknologi prototaip "fur-pigmentation-override". Teknologi ini membolehkan Comot untuk melakukan penyamaran dengan menukarkan warna bulunya mengikut keadaan sekeliling.

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Dan yang paling unik, senjata yang Ali gunakan ialah lastik. Alat permainan tradisional yang diberi sentuhan moden ini memang lain dari yang lain!

Jangan pandang rendah pada lastik.
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Amacam? Ok ke tak? Video ini yang telah viral sejak beberapa hari lalu mendapat pujian demi pujian daripada orang ramai.

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Siapakah Wau Animation?

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Wau Animation merupakan sebuah studio animasi CG (computer graphics) yang ditubuhkan pada 18 Mac 2013 oleh sekumpulan bakat muda kreatif yang memiliki sehingga 7 tahun pengalaman dalam menghasilkan CG siri animasi dan filem yang memenangi anugerah berganda.Aspirasi Wau adalah keinginan untuk membuat animasi yang akan menggerak penonton. Wau berhasrat untuk menghasilkan cerita yang menakjubkan, menghiburkan, serta bermakna, dan pada masa yang sama dapat menyatukan intipati tempatan dalam karya, kerana mereka percaya identiti Malaysia yang unik perlu dibawa ke hadapan.

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Ejen Ali dikatakan bakal ditayangkan di TV3 pada 1 Januari 2016 dengan mensasarkan penonton berusia antara tujuh hingga 14 tahun

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Maklumat lanjut boleh layari:YouTube thewaufactorInstagram Ejen AliFacebook Ejen AliLaman web www.wau.myFacebook Wau Animation Sdn Bhd

Pernah dengar filem animasi Oh! Lala yang menelan kos RM4 juta tetapi gagal teruk ini?

                Belanja RM4 Juta, Kutip RM37,000. Kenapa Filem Oh! LaLa Gagal Teruk?

Filem Oh! LaLa ni filem apa sebenarnya?

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Top 30 Things People Buy Back From Seoul & Where To Find Them

Practical souvenirs and non-food items:

1. Super cute character socks

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If you're cracking your head on souvenirs to buy back for your countless family members and friends, these are your best bet. On average, a pair of cute socks only cost about KRW1,000 (about RM3.55), so... go crazy! In addition to plain-coloured ones, take your pick from iconic characters like the Avengers, the Justice League, Pokemon, Disney princesses, Toy Story, Mickey and Minnie, as well as cutesy animals and even political figures like Barack Obama and Donald Trump. WHERE TO FIND THEM: Stalls lined along the shopping districts (e.g. Myeongdong, Hongdae, Dongdaemun), underground shopping centres (e.g. Myeongdong and Gangnam), and certain local markets.

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2. Phone cases

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From cute pastel-coloured designs and pop culture icons to bejewelled varieties and even customisable options, you'll wish you had more than one phone just so you can buy more than one of these cool phone cases! However, if you're using anything other than an iPhone or popular Samsung models, you may be hard pressed to find one to your liking. Fret not, however, coz some stalls also sell ear phones, charging cables, as well as power banks with unique designs.WHERE TO FIND THEM: Stalls lined along the shopping districts (e.g. Myeongdong, Hongdae, Gangnam), underground shopping centres (e.g. Myeongdong and Gangnam), and certain local markets.

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3. Face masks

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Sheet masks are everywhere and sold in bulk quantities in various forms (gel, paper, fabric) for very low prices in Seoul. Writer's note: I once bought a packet of 50 The Saem masks for KRW20,000, which is about RM70 (about RM1.40 per sheet).In addition to typical "flavours" like rice, aloe vera, and shea butter, don't be afraid to try out bizarre ones like snail slime, placenta, and horse fat. Do keep an eye out for those with super cute packaging too! WHERE TO FIND THEM: At every corner in the Myeongdong, Hongdae, and Gangnam shopping districts and underground shopping centres, particularly in the beauty flagship stores (Innisfree, Tony Moly etc.) as well as drugstores like Olive Young and GS Watsons.

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4. Korean beauty products

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Like face masks, flagship stores of Korean beauty brands can be found in pretty much every shopping district in Seoul. I'd actually spotted at least three Etude House outlets in Hongdae alone! Stock up on make-up essentials like BB and CC creams/cushions, lipstick and lip tints, hand and body creams, nail polish, and eyebrow pencils. Some brands - like Clio, 3ce Style Nanda, and Banila Co - could be much cheaper compared to in Malaysia too, especially if you buy them at duty-free shops. WHERE TO FIND THEM: Myeongdong, Hongdae, and Gangnam shopping districts, as well as drugstores like Olive Young and GS Watsons. Do try to check out the prices at Lotte and Hyundai duty-free department stores to compare.

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5. K-pop albums and merchandise

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Seoul is, after all, the birthplace of Korean pop music! Keep an eye out for stores that exclusively sell K-pop related merch such as posters, autographed stills, T-shirt, stationery, and more. K-pop albums are also cheaper in Seoul (about RM20 to RM40 less) compared to buying them in Malaysia... and there are more options too. :D WHERE TO FIND THEM: Check out the list of places that sell K-pop exclusive merch here.

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6. Starbucks tumblers and limited edition cards

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If you're an avid collector of Starbucks merch, keep an eye out for limited edition designs when you're in Seoul. In fact, most of the pretty tumbler designs you might have seen online were probably created by Korean designers. WHERE TO FIND THEM: Any Starbucks outlet in Seoul.

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7. Korean fashion pieces (especially one of those chic winter coats)

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Do note that some pieces, especially those sold in pop-up stalls and underground stores, are probably one-size-fits-all. WHERE TO FIND THEM: Hongdae shopping district (especially Style Nanda) for unique and one-of-a-kind fashion brands, Dongdaemun Market and Namdaemun Market for cheap but chic options, Garosu-gil and Apgujeong for high-end designer brands, and the underground shopping centres in Myeongdong and Gangnam.

8. Dojang (personalised name stamps)

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Typically made of wood, ivory, or jade, you can even have the stamp customised to your own name (as long as it fits within the square base).WHERE TO FIND THEM: Insadong a.k.a. the artsy part of Seoul.

Food, drinks, and snacks:

9. Gim (seaweed)

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Gim - or laver, as it is sometimes referred to on the packaging - can be used to make gimbap (Korean rice rolls), cooked in soup, and even eaten on its own as a healthy snack. Aside from the usual salted variety, they also come in flavours like habanero, teriyaki, wasabi, and spicy pepper. WHERE TO FIND THEM: You can easily find gim (or laver, as it is sometimes called) at supermarkets in Seoul, where they are usually sold in packets of 10 or more. In fact, Lotte Mart at Seoul Station has an entire aisle dedicated to seaweed! Note: Thanks to its paper-like form, they will not add much weight to your luggage, but do note that gim packets can take up quite a lot of space.

10. Shin Ramyun Black

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Every "things to buy in Seoul" listicle I came across recommends buying Samyang spicy noodles, but why would you want to fill up limited luggage space with something you can easily buy back home? Get yourself a packet of Shin Ramyun Black, which comes with extra beef stock soup and has a richer taste compared to the original. WHERE TO FIND THEM: Supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores in Seoul.

11. Kimchi

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Apart from the usual spicy cabbage or radish variations we're used to seeing, you will find way more varieties in Seoul, such as kimchi made of cucumber, spring onions, and even non-spicy ones. Make sure to check in your stash of tightly- and double-wrapped kimchi on your flight home, because you're not allowed to hand-carry it on board. WHERE TO FIND THEM: You can find pre-packaged ones in any supermarket or duty-free store, but you'll find more kimchi variations (and freshly-made too!) at local markets.

12. Korean ginseng

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Also known as red ginseng, Korean ginseng can be pricey but totally worth buying home for your parents or loved ones. There are three types on ginseng available - susam (natural form), baeksam (dried ginseng), and hongsam (steamed then dried). You can also find all sorts of ginseng-based products in Seoul, such as candies, tea, and health supplements. WHERE TO FIND THEM: You can find nicely packaged ones in any supermarket or duty-free store, as well as loose variations in local markets like Gwangjang Market, Namdaemun Market, and Gyeongdong Yaknyeong Market.

13. Honey pancakes

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Not unlike Doraemon's beloved dorayaki, these honey pancakes are fluffy on the outside, and though the honey may look a little dry on the inside, it's delightfully gooey once it's in your mouth. WHERE TO FIND THEM: Bread section at supermarkets in Seoul.

14. Market O Real Brownies

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I don't trust pre-packaged / boxed brownies, but these bite-sized things are BOMB.COM. Soft, chewy, and rich with melt-in-your-mouth chocolate bits, they come in three flavours - chocolate, green tea, and orange. Note: Market O brownies are non-halal, as they incorporate alcoholic preservatives.WHERE TO FIND THEM: They're pretty much available in most (if not every) supermarket and grocery store in Seoul, where they are sold in boxes of 4's and 8's. If you're here to stock up, however, go for the special 4 x 8 gift boxes. :pWhile you're at it, do check out the brand's addictive Cheese Chips (made with cheddar and camembert cheese) and chocolate-coated crackers too:

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15. Lotte Choco Pie

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Probably one of the most popular snacks for tourists to buy back home, Lotte Choco Pies also come in funky flavours like green tea, strawberry, cacao, red velvet, and in the summer, calamansi. WHERE TO FIND THEM: Supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores in Seoul.

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16. Orion Moist And Chewy Cake

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SO CUTE. Shaped like a fish, the dense cake has a chocolatey red bean paste in the middle and will no doubt be a hit with the little ones. WHERE TO FIND THEM: Supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores in Seoul.

17. Tom's flavoured almonds

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Sure, we have these in Malaysia, but betcha didn't realise there are tons of other flavours too! In addition to Honey Butter and Wasabi, the almonds also come in funky flavours like Hot and Spicy Chicken, Yogurt, Strawberry, Cookies and Cream, Sweet Red Bean, Laver, and Caramel. The brand also offers other types of nuts like macadamia and cashews. WHERE TO FIND THEM: Supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores in Seoul.

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18. Honey butter chips

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Aside from the usual French butter variety, you may also find flavours like maple syrup, cherry blossom, and caramel almond. WHERE TO FIND THEM: Supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores in Seoul.

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19. Binggrae flavoured milk

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In addition to the popular banana-flavoured one, you can also try other flavours like melon, strawberry, and coffee. Do not that the bottles ones only last for less than a week, so you might want to opt for the boxed variation (below) to bring home. WHERE TO FIND THEM: Supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores in Seoul.

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20. Mitte Hot Chocolate

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Fluffy bunnies (and pandas!). 'Nuff said. WHERE: Supermarkets, department stores, grocery and convenience stores in Seoul.

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21. Soju and makgeolli (rice wine)

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These alcoholic Korean staples are pretty cheap, so take your time to try out modern flavours like pineapple, apple, raspberry, and grapefruit. There's even a cheese-flavoure makgeolli, you guys. WHERE TO FIND THEM: Supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores in Seoul.

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22. Honey citron tea

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Perfect for both hot and cold days, as it can be served with ice or piping hot, Korean honey citron tea comes in both powdered or capsule form (boxed) and gel-like concentrate (in a large jar). These refreshing honey-based teas also come in flavours like grapefruit, aloe vera, ginger, blueberry, and jujube. WHERE TO FIND THEM: Supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores in Seoul.

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23. Pepero

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These cookie sticks are also readily available back home, but if you simply must buy some, keep an eye out for flavours that you don't often see in Malaysia like Nude Cheese and those with colourful sprinkles.WHERE TO FIND THEM: Supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores in Seoul.

24. Petitzel sweet pudding

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It comes in rich flavours such as royal Custard, chocolate, milk custard, whipped cream, and strawberry. The brand also offers a cheesecake-like pudding in camembert and blueberry flavours. WHERE TO FIND THEM: Supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores in Seoul. If you prefer fruity desserts, check out Petitzel's Fruit Jelly (below), Yogurt Jelly, and Gummy Jelly products.

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25. Crown Butter Waffles

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Buttery, thick, and crunchy, these biscuit-like waffles are perfect for dipping in coffee (or any hot drink, your choice, really). You can also try Waffle Mate, another brand that sells a similar sort of snack.WHERE TO FIND THEM: Supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores in Seoul.

26. Tteokbokki crackers

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These crackers may not be as spicy as the spicy Korean rice cakes you'd usually have on the streets of Myeongdong, but its slightly sticky and sweet flavour will make you wanna lick your fingers clean afterwards.  WHERE TO FIND THEM: Supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores in Seoul.

27. Anytime Milk Mint

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Sucking on these candies are quite the experience. Its milky shell melts into a minty centre, or you can simply bite into it for instant minty freshness. WHERE TO FIND THEM: Supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores in Seoul.

28. Green tea spread

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Perfect for matcha fanatics, this sweet spread also comes in flavours like green tea almond (with bits of almond in it) and chocolate with cookie crumbs. WHERE TO FIND THEM: Supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores in Seoul.

29. Korean sauces and pastes

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Feeling inspired to try cooking Korean-style food after your trip to Seoul? Start with basic sauces and pastes like jinganjang (soy sauce), doenjang (fermented soy bean paste), gochujang (hot pepper paste), and chamkireum (toasted sesame oil). WHERE TO FIND THEM: Supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores in Seoul.

30. Instant soup base packets

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If you're not too keen on starting from scratch, simply grab one (or a few) of these ready-made Korean soup bases like samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), beef broth, kimchi-based soup, and seaweed or vegetable broth. WHERE TO FIND THEM: Supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores in Seoul.

What other souvenirs and snacks do you always buy back from Seoul? Let us know your favourites in the comments section below!


"Adam Sayang, Sejuk Ya Dalam Peti Tu" - Status FB Ibu Adam Buat Ramai Menitiskan Air Mata

Arwah Adam Rayqal yang telah meninggal dunia ketika berada di rumah pengasuh dikatakan berpunca daripada kecederaan di bahagian kepala dan juga pendarahan otak

Menurut laporan yang dikeluarkan oleh Berita Harian, Ketua Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Selangor, Senior Asisten Komisioner Fadzil Ahmat, berkata bahawa hasil bedah siasat terhadap mangsa telah menemui kesan retak di tempurung kepala sebelah kiri dan pendarahan di bahagian kanan otaknya.Fadzil juga berkata, "Kita masih menjalankan siasatan sama ada bayi itu dipukul, dihempas atau terjatuh ketika berada dalam jagaan suspek. Tiada sisa susu ditemui pada kerongkong mangsa."Setakat ini, tiada sebarang senjata ditemui berhubung kes ini tetapi kita masih siasat perkara ini."

Ketua Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Selangor, Senior Asisten Komisioner Fadzil Ahmat.
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Bedah siasat kes ini telah dilakukan di Institut Perubatan Forensik Negara (IPFN), Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL). Fadzil mengulas lanjut bahawa pada hari kejadian, suspek juga turut mengasuh dua lagi bayi lain namun selamat diserahkan kembali kepada ibu bapa mereka.Suspek juga telah bekerja sebagai pengasuh kanak-kanak sejak 2 tahun yang lalu dan sering mempromosikan perkhidmatannya di media sosial. "Siasatan menyeluruh akan dijalankan termasuk berkemungkinan mangsa didera sebelum ditemui mati termasuk motif pembunuhan," tambah Fadzil.

Pengkebumian arwah Adam Rayqal telah dilakukan di Tanah Perkuburan Islam Kg. Ladang Tok Pelam, Kuala Terengganu, semalam, 4 Julai

Berikut merupakan momen terakhir arwah Adam berada dalam dakapan orang tuanya. Sungguh menyayat hati.

Ibu kepada Adam Rayqal, Farah Madi.
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Bapa kepada Adam Rayqal, Sufie.
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Status menyayat hati ibu kepada Adam Rayqal membuatkan masyarakat menitiskan air mata ketika membacanya:

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Kes ini sedikit sebanyak telah memberikan kesan kepada ibu-ibu di luar sana yang mempunyai anak kecil. Kesedihan yang melampau sehingga dapat dirasai oleh setiap golongan masyarakat yang mengikuti perkembangan kes ini.Sungguh menyayat hati. Anak kecil ini sesungguhnya masih tidak tahu apa-apa, malah dia masih belum pandai untuk menyebut "ibu dan ayah". 5 bulan bersama ibu bapa sememangnya tidak mencukupi.

Berikut merupakan reaksi dan kesedihan masyarakat berkenaan dengan kes kematian anak syurga ini:

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Semoga arwah Adam Rayqal tenang di sana. Amin.

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Gelagat Pekerja & Customer McD Borak Loghat Nogori Masa Order Makanan Buat Ramai Terhibur

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Malaysia dikenali dengan negara mempunyai pelbagai loghat di setiap negeri yang sangat unik

Boleh dikatakan, setiap loghat yang ada dalam negeri-negeri di Malaysia ini sangat menarik untuk dipelajari. Antara loghat yang popular dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia adalah Kelantan, Kedah, Perak, Negeri Sembilan dan Sabah.Tular baru-baru ini, sebuah video memaparkan gelagat pelanggan McDonald's memesan makanan di drive-thru menggunakan loghat 'Nogori' telah mencuit hati ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @imhaze97 Memang auto kluar bahaso nogori ehh montang-ii baru balik kg. #fyp #viraltiktok #raya2023 #foryou #nogorian   original sound - Imhaze97 - Imhaze97

Buat pesanan guna loghat Nogori, tak sangka pekerja McD pun melayan

Menerusi video berdurasi 1 minit 13 saat yang dimuat naik oleh @imhaze97, kelihatan pemuda itu sedang membuat pesanan di salah satu cawangan McDonald's yang terletak di Negeri Sembilan.Apa yang menghiburkan adalah apabila dia memesan makanan menggunakan loghat Nogori dan pekerja McD itu juga spontan membalas dengan loghat yang sama.Semasa membuat pembayaran, kelihatan pekerja McD itu ketawa melihat pemuda berkenaan menyambung bercakap loghat Nogori.

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"Banyak-banyak negeri aku suka dengar orang Negeri Sembilan cakap, comel betul" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 404.2K tontonan, 38.1K tanda suka serta 3.1K perkongsian di laman TikTok.Rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat mereka berdua. Malah, ramai yang menyukai loghat Negeri Sembilan selepas mendengar perbualan mereka.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Kalau jumpa dengan orang yang sama negeri dengan kita memang terus bertukar loghat, baru ada feel nak borak :D

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Sanggup Makan Kulit Babi Demi Konten Video, Influencer Muslim Ini Terima Kecaman Netizen

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Sebagai umat Islam, kita sudah tahu babi merupakan haiwan yang haram untuk disentuh, apatah lagi untuk dimakan

Tidak dinafikan, sebenarnya ramai saja individu beragama Islam di luar sana yang pernah memakan babi sama ada sengaja atau tidak sengaja.Tambahan pula jika bercuti di luar negara, kadangkala kita akan rasa ragu-ragu tentang status halal sesuatu makanan. Oleh itu, gunalah apa cara sekali pun supaya tidak termakan daging haram ini.Namun, lain pula dengan situasi seorang wanita dari Indonesia ini apabila dia selamba makan kulit babi telah mendapat perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @lilumukerji   original sound - linamukerjiLilu - Lilu_linamukerji

Teringin nak tahu rasa babi macam mana, selamba makan dekat kedai

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @lilumukerji, kelihatan wanita itu sedang berada di sebuah restoran semasa dia sedang bercuti di salah sebuah tempat di Indonesia.Apa yang membuatkan ramai terkejut adalah apabila dia dilihat mengambil hidangan yang berisi kulit babi untuk dimakan bersama nasinya.Menurutnya, itu merupakan kali ketiga dia makan daging babi. Kali pertama dia tidak sengaja termakan, kali kedua dia makan di sebuah majlis dan kali ini dia ingin mencuba pula rasa kulit babi di restoran tersebut.

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"Only in Indonesia. Bukannya taubat tapi lanjut ke season 3" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video tersebut yang kini telah mencecah sehingga 3.8M views, 63.2K likes dan 9.1K shares di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pendapat masing-masing mengenai tindakan wanita itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Mungkin dia bukan Islam kot sebenarnya? Entahlah, confuse kadang-kadang tengok cara hidup diaorang ni.


Video Shows Emotional GrabFood Rider Hugging Man Who Broke Fast With Him & Gave Duit Raya

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Earlier this week, a TikTok video of a man in Shah Alam breaking fast with a GrabFood rider, who was delivering his order, went viral

The man, Muhd Fareast, who describes himself as a random content creator on the popular video-sharing platform, uploaded the video on his TikTok account on Monday, 11 April.The video, slightly above two minutes in length, has since been viewed over two million times.It begins with Muhd Fareast first addressing the camera and then opening the door to his home in Shah Alam to welcome a GrabFood rider, who was there to deliver his food order.Once Muhd Fareast has collected his order, he invites the rider to break his fast with him.

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Hesitant at first, the rider tries to decline the invitation

However, Muhd Fareast manages to convince the rider into coming in just as the azan for Maghrib prayers and breaking of fast is heard in the background of the video.In the next scene in the video, Muhd Fareast, the rider, and one other person are seen sitting around a table and eating together.

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The TikToker then makes an excuse to leave the table to write a note of appreciation and secretly slips it together with some cash to the rider

Both the TikToker and his friend hide as the rider goes to wash his hands. When the rider comes back to the table and notices the note along with the cash, he is seen breaking down in tears.Muhd Fareast comes out of hiding and the video ends with both the men hugging each other.

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The video went so viral that it caught the attention of Grab

The company then sent Muhd Fareast a complimentary box of doughnuts from Krispy Kreme. In a second video uploaded on his account, he thanked Grab for their kind gesture.

Watch the full video here:

  @acak_east Abang GrabFood menitis air mata bila berbuka bulan Ramadhan @mohdhaziqmansor  #grabfood #foodpanda #fyp #foryoupage #foryou #ramadhan  Allah Allah Aghisna - Jihan Audy


34-Year-Old Repeatedly Forced Pregnant Wife To Have Sex With Foreign Worker

On Tuesday, a 27-year-old pregnant woman, who couldn't stand her husband's sexual fetish where he would repeatedly force her to have sex with a Bangladeshi worker, ran away from home

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Gombak OCPD Asst Comm Ali Ahmad said Tuesday that the 27-year-old woman ran away from home after receiving a call from her 34-year-old husband at around 10.30pm Sunday, saying he will be bringing home a Bangladeshi man to sleep with her.

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"Terrified by her husband’s request, the woman left home and sought help from the police. This was not the first time her husband coerced her to have sex with the 26-year-old Bangladeshi worker, known only as Nizam."

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According to police, she was seven months into her pregnancy when her husband told her to sleep with him in July. After that she was forced to have sex with him two to three times.

The woman alleged that her husband would get sexually aroused watching them in the act and would then continue having sex with her. She also said that he did not charge Nizam money for sleeping with her.

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According to a report published on The Star, the woman was sent to Hospital Selayang for medical assessment. The case has been classified as rape under Section 376 of the Penal Code.

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“We arrested Nizam in a toys store in Chow Kit on Monday, while the woman’s husband was arrested in the couple's Taman Daya Kepong home. Both men will be remanded for a week to facilitate investigations,” said ACP Ali.

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[VIDEO] "Talented & Serba Boleh" - Meerqeen Dilihat Rakam Lagu Baru Lagi?

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Pelakon Meerqeen mencuri perhatian ramai selepas sebuah video memaparkan dia berada dalam studio rakaman yang mencetuskan pelbagai persoalan

Perkongsian itu dimuat naik menerusi akaun Instagram rasmi TV3.

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Dalam video tersebut, Meerqeen dilihat sedang menyanyi lagu Satu Malam Di Temasek nyanyian asal Joe Flizzow dan Sona One.Sebelum ini, aktor drama popular Melur Untuk Firdaus ini pernah mengeluarkan kenyataan berhubung lagu pertamanya berjudul ‘Menunggu’ dikritik segelintir netizen.Begitupun, anak saudara kepada penyanyi Safura Yaacob berkata semangatnya sehingga kini masih tidak luntur.

"Talented dowh dia ni boleh pergi jauh. Good luck bro" - Netizen

Hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen, rata-rata netizen berkata Meerqeen seorang selebriti yang sangat berkebolehan dari segi nyanyian, berlakon dan menjadi model.Berikut antara komen menarik netizen di Instagram:

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Sultan Nazrin Has Consented To PH-BN Pact To Form Perak State Govt

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It's official.
The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, today, 21 November, has consented to the formation of a coalition government between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the state.

Sultan Nazrin Shah will swear in Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad as the Perak Menteri Besar (MB) at 5.30pm, in Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar, according to a report in New Straits Times.The Vibes reported that Saarani, who is from UMNO, has the majority support in the state assembly after PH and BN decided to come together, said Dewan Negara Perak member Tan Sri Mohd Annuar Zaini."Earlier, Abdul Aziz Bari from PH and Saarani from BN had an audience with the Sultan and both agreed to form a government, with nine BN assemblymen and 24 PH assemblymen. In total, they have 33 assemblymen who named their chosen candidate as menteri besar," said Annuar.

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