[VIDEO] A Mat Rempit Was Invited To Speak At KL School & Netizens Are Furious

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A video showing a self-identified mat rempit giving a talk at a school in Kuala Lumpur has infuriated Malaysians online, with many questioning the purpose of inviting such a questionable figure to the campus

The 20-second video was uploaded by Haqiem Stopa on TikTok yesterday, 6 July, and it shows him visiting SMK Sungai Besi while being surrounded by students.He is seen talking on stage with a microphone as hundreds of students are seated on the floor listening. The video also shows him walking with a stick on campus and having photo ops with fellow students.

Image via @Haqiem_stopa (TikTok)

Image via @Haqiem_stopa (TikTok)

At the time of writing, the video has received over three million views and 287,000 likes on TikTok

Haqiem has 870,000 and 273,000 followers on TikTok and Instagram, respectively.The 22-year-old also runs a 135,000-subscriber YouTube channel, which includes a video of himself joyriding on public roads while performing the infamous 'Superman' pose.He often talks about motorcycle modifications and how fast they can go on the channel, admitting in a video with mStar that one of his bikes can go up to 180km/h.In one YouTube video, he revealed that his left leg was broken following an accident in early 2020 and he requires a stick or crutch to walk now.

Image via HaqiemStopa (YouTube)

After the video went viral, many netizens criticised SMK Sungai Besi for inviting a mat rempit to school grounds, questioning how Haqiem could impart valuable learnings to young minds

"Why on earth did SMK Sungai Besi invite a Mat Rempit as a guest?" tweeted @Elill_E, a journalist at The Malaysian Insight."In April, three boys aged between 15 and 16 were killed due to riding motorcycles. Also, a 14-year-old was arrested under 'Ops Samseng Jalan' for involving in mat rempit activities."

Why on earth did SMK Sungai Besi invite a Mat Rempit as a guest?In April, three boys aged between 15 and 16 were killed due to riding motorcycles. Also a 14 year old was arrested under “Ops Samseng Jalan” for involving in Mat Rempit activities@KemPendidikan @RadziJidin pic.twitter.com/2X7fTtQOdB— Elill (@Elill_E) July 5, 2022

On Facebook, a superbike seller, Kuro Bikeseller, asked the school on what grounds was Haqiem invited to give a talk to impressionable minds."Is he great in academics, entrepreneurship, or the motoring world? I don't agree that people like this should be given the opportunity to speak in front of the next generation," read the viral post with over 3,900 shares."People like this should be ignored, not given attention. I've been holding back from posting about this snotty kid for a long time. I got this video today (5 July) and it was the last straw.""I don't care if you want to show your stupidity. But for (him to influence others), I disagree."

On 25 May, Haqiem was invited to the office of National Unity Deputy Minister Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, where he was hailed as the "icon in the motorcycle world" among the youth

The invite and Wan Ahmad's description of Haqiem were met with disdain among Malaysians as many were not happy to see a mat rempit labeled as an "icon".The post was still available on Wan Ahmad's Facebook profile this morning, 6 July, but has since been taken down. Wan Ahmad is a member of Bersatu.

The post was taken down today, 6 July.
Image via Wan Ahmad Fayhsal (Facebook)

Previously, retired national motorcycle racing legend Affendi Rosli also questioned who Haqiem was and how a 22-year-old could be called an "icon" when he did not compete in professional races nor represent the country.Affendy then challenged the young man to a race to prove his "icon" status. He added that even after racing professionally for 17 years, he is still not an icon.

SAYS has reached out to SMK Sungai Besi and the Ministry of Education and is awaiting a response from them.

Watch Haqiem's visit to the school here:

  @haqiemstopa Trima Kasih SMK Sungai Besi  #haqiemstopa #fyp #fyp #matrempit  original sound  - Haqiem_stopa


"Minda Kena Kekal Positif" - Bekas Pesakit Positif Covid-19 Kongsi Cara Lawan Virus Itu

Baru-baru ini, menerusi satu temu bual, seorang bekas pesakit Covid-19, Ariffin Mamat, telah berkongsikan pengalamannya yang pernah disahkan positif virus berbahaya itu

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Ariffin Mamat atau lebih mesra disapa Pak Din telah disahkan positif Covid-19 pada 5 Mac lalu dan dikuarantin di Hospital Sungai Buloh demi mendapat rawatan kesihatan. Dia kemudiannya disahkan bebas daripada penyakit itu beberapa hari lalu.

Menurut Pak Din, Covid-19 sebenarnya masih boleh dirawat jika mengamalkan gaya hidup sihat serta mempunyai minda positif

Pak Din yang juga merupakan Ketua Pengarah Institut Koperasi Malaysia berkata pesakit perlu bersikap tenang dan positif setelah disahkan mempunyai wabak yang masih belum mempunyai vaksin itu.

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“Virus Covid-19 seperti kita kena selsema dan badan kita sendiri boleh melawan kuman itu. Jadi, untuk diri kita melawan kuman, minda perlu positif dan kita kena ada harapan sembuh, jangan berputus asa.

“Kita jangan rasa sedih, takut dan menggunakan masa dengan sebaik mungkin dengan tidur yang cukup. Sebenarnya, apabila badan kita kuat dan menjaga kesihatan sebelum itu, kita akan mudah melawan penyakit,” katanya kepada Berita Harian.

Tambah Pak Din lagi, dirinya tidak mempunyai simptom seperti demam teruk mahupun selsema, namun doktor mengesahkannya positif COVID-19 ekoran ada kontak dengan individu yang lebih awal disahkan positif

“Saya sebenarnya tidak ada simptom, hanya batuk sikit-sikit. Kami (pesakit) ditempatkan di satu bilik dihuni empat orang, semua positif. Setiap orang ada simptom masing-masing, ada demam dan batuk.

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“Ubat yang diberi hanya untuk melawan (memulihkan) simptom (seperti batuk). Jadi badan kita kena kuat dari segi mental, emosi supaya kita positif dan kuat melawan virus ini. Virus tidak mahu ada dalam badan apabila kita kuat,” ujarnya.

Susulan daripada itu, Pak Din turut mengarahkan individu yang rapat dengannya supaya membuat saringan kesihatan dan melakukan pengasingan diri bertujuan mengelak virus ini tersebar kepada individu lain.

Image via Facebook Ariffin Mamat

Mengakhiri temu bualnya, Pak Din turut mengucapkan terima kasih serta memuji sikap kesemua petugas kesihatan yang positif dan berhemah dalam merawat setiap pesakit Covid-19 biarpun berdepan risiko dijangkiti.

Lihat temu bual penuh di bawah:

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Kalau ada ahli keluarga, sahabat handai, atau diri kita sendiri yang positif virus Covid-19, jangan putus asa, tau!
InsyaAllah, akan kembali sihat. Yang penting, be positive!

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Fireman Adib Kassim Passes Away Three Weeks After Being Attacked In Seafield Temple Riot

Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim, the firefighter severely injured after being attacked by an angry mob in the Seafield temple riot, has died at the National Heart Institute (IJN) on Monday, 17 December

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His death, which occurred at 9.41pm, was confirmed by Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin, The Star reported.

The day before his passing, the 24-year-old was placed back on respiratory support after his lung function had progressively deteriorated

"After thorough assessments, the lungs showed signs of consolidation and hardening of his lung tissue, thus making gas exchange ineffective," stated IJN on 16 December.His doctors had urged Malaysians to continue praying for his recovery shortly after revealing that his condition was still "critical," Malaysiakini reported.

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"I am very sad to receive this news. May his soul be placed among the righteous. Takziah to the family of Allahyarham Muhammad Adib on his passing. Al-Fatihah," Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad tweeted shortly after the news broke.

Rest in peace, Adib <3


"This Is The Real Keluarga Malaysia" — Thousands Show Up At Gurdwara Sahib PJ To Help

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As floods wreak havoc across several states in Malaysia, thousands of Malaysians — regardless of their race or religion  — have been showing up at a local gurdwara in Selangor to help with flood relief work

This SAYS writer has been shadowing the people behind the Gurdwara Sahib Petaling Jaya (GSPJ), who have been organising the massive relief effort since Sunday, 19 December.Speaking to me, a GSPJ representative had earlier shared that they began preparing for the crisis at around 1am on Sunday after they received an alert from another local gurdwara that was flooded.Since then, the gurdwara has been welcoming volunteers to help aid in its relief effort that has seen more than 40,000 free food boxes being sent to stranded victims across the Klang Valley.And the flood relief work, on its fourth day, is still going strong.

It's the 4th day of flood relief work here at the Gurdwara Sahib PJ, and dozens of Malaysians, young and old, have showed up to help.More hands are needed though, so if you are able to, please come and bring a friend.#DaruratBanjir @SikhInside pic.twitter.com/NZezrd02RO— Sadho (@sadhosays) December 22, 2021

The way Malaysians have come together to prepare meals for the stranded victims has inspired a massive outpouring of support online

Several photos of people helping at the gurdwara and in the kitchen have gone viral.

The Gurudwara Sahib PJ is flowing with M'sians, who are now helping with chopping and cooking food for the 2nd day of the flood relief work being organised by @SikhInside.Women, men, people from all races and religions are here.The Gurudwara has headscarves to spare. #Banjir pic.twitter.com/5WXlxN7fHF— Sadho (@sadhosays) December 20, 2021

The photos of all the different races of people together in one place have prompted many to remind others what a real family looks like when everyone forgets their differences for a common cause.

This is the real keluarga Malaysia. https://t.co/XHUnfgkXnl— Amin Ahmad  (@NoorAminAhmad) December 21, 2021

One of the photos, showing an elderly Malaysian Sikh man cooking, has warmed the hearts of everyone who came across it on Twitter, with hundreds of them sending their prayers for his good health.

Please please please remember this, Malaysia. Individuals from every race and background stepped up to help one another, regardless of race. No more letting them brainwash you that non-Malays are trying to serve you haram food or whatever. PLEASE REMEMBER. https://t.co/oOnlhI2oaM— yeahvee  (@yeahvee) December 19, 2021

The man, Malkith Singh, is in the kitchen from 5am every day.Malaysians, moved by his selfless act, have fondly started calling him 'Uncle Malkith'. Several of them have also asked for Malkith to be given a Datukship for his effort.

Please tell uncle Malkith to take care of his health, and infinitely thank you for helping Malaysians there. Love from Sabah — Izzuddin  (@upahAssignmentt) December 22, 2021

Even Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, the former Kuala Lumpur mufti, showed up at the GSPJ to take stock of the situation and to make a donation

He also helped in the kitchen as volunteers cooked hot meals to be sent out later today.

Former KL Mufti @drzul_albakri paid a visit to the Gurdwara Sahib PJ kitchen, which has cooked veg/halal meals for more than 40,000 flood victims since Sunday.He was humbled and very pleased with how Malaysians have showed up from all walks of life to help. #DaruratBanjir pic.twitter.com/DQDMMGgWyq— Sadho (@sadhosays) December 22, 2021

Meanwhile, there's been a steady flow of people dropping by to donate groceries and daily essentials that are being sent to the victims

Malaysians doing what Malaysians do best in hours of need: helping with everything they can!Even at this hour, the Gurdwara Sahib PJ is flowing with people dropping off donations.It's like a pitstop in here. @SikhInside pic.twitter.com/ZrSYx2LVd2— Sadho (@sadhosays) December 21, 2021

The relief effort at GSPJ is expected to go on until Friday

Those looking to volunteer or donate can call the helpline at +6010-2174556.For more information, please see the poster below:

Image via @SikhInside (Twitter)

Meanwhile, you can donate furniture to flood victims here:

                If You Have Furniture To Donate Or Need Them For Yourself, Check Out This List

For those who have been affected by the recent floods.

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Primary School Kids In Malaysia Will Get Free Breakfast Every Morning From January 2020

Beginning January 2020, primary school students across Malaysia will have free breakfast meals every morning

The new programme was announced by Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik in a Facebook post on Monday, 26 August."The Ministry of Education Malaysia is very concerned about students' nutritional consumption and is constantly mobilising various initiatives to ensure that our children are always filled with nutritious foods," the statement read.

Image via Dr Maszlee Malik/Facebook

The 'Program Sarapan Percuma' (PSP) is expected to benefit 2.7 million students across Malaysia

In a fact sheet posted on Facebook, the Education Minister explained that primary-level students in both national schools and government-aided schools will be included under this programme."Preschool and high school students are not included in this programme and foods for preschool students follow a different set of regulations," he explained.

Dr Maszlee explained that the programme will use the same methods as the current Supplementary Food Programme (also known as 'Rancangan Makanan Tambahan')

"This breakfast will be served by canteen operators in every participating school," he explained.PSP is expected to run at the following times:- 30 minutes between 7am to 8.30am for morning sessions,- an hour between 12pm to 4pm for afternoon sessions.

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A pilot project for PSP is already underway at several schools. It began in early August 2019 and is expected to end in October 2019.

While the costs of running the project are still being calculated, the MOE will ensure that all students will have quality meals

"The process of determining the menu for PSP was done through discussions with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and nutrition experts at various local universities," explained Dr Maszlee.Additionally, a special committee will be established to discuss the programme's budget in detail, including the suggestion to use the sugar tax income to fund the programme.

Read the full fact sheet below:


Modal Hanya Kurang Dari RM10, Lelaki Ini Kongsi Cara Mudah Nak 'Bunuh' Lipas Dalam Kereta

Lipas merupakan sejenis serangga perosak yang sering kita jumpa di mana sahaja lokasi terutamanya di dalam rumah

Lipas biasanya tinggal di kawasan gelap dan lembap seperti celah-celah almari dan di bawah singki di mana ianya amat menjijikkan serta menakutkan ramai orang.Begitu juga dengan perkongsian yang dimuat naik oleh seorang pengguna di group Facebook Tukang Apa Hari Ini iaitu Khushairi Borhanudin berkongsikan pengalamannya dengan 'kawanan' lipas yang hidup di dalam keretanya.Berikut di bawah adalah perkongsian penuh olehnya di Facebook:

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Beli 'Fumakilla Vape' di kedai runcit 99 Speedmart dengan harga kurang dari RM10 sahaja

Menurut lelaki itu, dia mempunyai anak kecil jadi makanan ringan seperti Kinderjoy, 'cekedis' dan aiskrim sering tumpah di dalam keretanya.Oleh itu, apabila semuanya diadun sebati atas seat dan permukaan lantai karpet dalam kereta. Maka, datanglah 'makhluk halus' berbondong-bondong membuat kenduri kemudian."Saya beli fumakilla vape ni dekat speedmart. RM7.90 lebih kurang. Sembur dua tiga das bawah seat kereta. Buat waktu malam sebelum tidur."Pagi-pagi collect hasil. Puas hati kutip sekor-sekor. Banyak juga saya jumpa yang tengah bertelur nak meluaskan ummah lipas," katanya.

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Hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen pula, rata-rata netizen memberikan reaksi yang berbeza, ada yang berkongsikan pengalaman mereka dan juga menggunakan produk sama

Malah, ada yang turut menceritakan pengalaman lucu mereka setelah menggunakan produk berkenaan.Ketika artikel ini ditulis perkongsian itu sudah pun meraih lebih 5.5K likes, 2K comments dan 2.4K shares.Berikut di bawah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Facebook:

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30 Things You Need To Know About The CMCO In KL, Selangor, And Putrajaya

Defence Minister Ismail Sabri has announced a detailed list of standard operating procedures (SOPs) in regards to the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) enforced in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya

In a live address today, 13 October, the Defence Minister said, "As I have announced yesterday, a detailed list of SOPs in regards to the CMCO in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya will be issued soon.""Therefore, this morning, the technical committee with the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM), Ministry of Health (MOH), and National Security Council (MKN) sat for a meeting and discussed a detailed list of SOPs which was presented during a special meeting which was chaired by the Prime Minister," he explained.

Image via Majlis Keselamatan Negara (Facebook)

The new CMCO SOPs and guidelines are as such:

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			1. The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is responsible in enforcing the movement order with the help of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM), Malaysia Civil Defence Force (APM), and The People's Volunteer Corps (RELA).2. Only two people per household are allowed to leave home to shop for essentials and other items. Those belonging in high-risk groups such as the elderly and children are not encouraged to be outside.3. Interdistrict and interstate travel is not allowed except for special cases and emergencies for example, in dealing with sickness or a relative's death.4. Interstate and interdistrict travel is also allowed for work as long as you have a valid working pass and/or a letter from your employer. Those working in their own respective districts do not have to provide a working pass or a letter.

			There are people from Shah Alam working in Putrajaya. That is considered interdistrict travel. There are people in Seremban who work in Putrajaya. They are allowed to commute daily, as long as they have a valid working pass or a letter from employers.
        Ismail Sabri

			5. Employers must allow workers to work from home. 6. Residents in other states who would like to travel through the highway and pass through CMCO areas must request for permission from PDRM at police stations. Ismail Sabri noted that the government is working on getting an online system set up for this.7. Individuals wanting to head to airports in the Klang Valley also have to seek permission from PDRM.8. In regards to economic activities, all sectors are allowed to operate as per usual. For example, restaurants, stalls, food trucks, and hawkers by the roadside are allowed to carry out business.9. Restaurants and eateries are only allowed to operate between 6am and 10pm. 10. Take away, delivery, and drive-thru is encouraged, but dine-in is allowed. However, there is a limit of two persons per table.

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			11. Daily markets are allowed to operate between 6am and 2pm. Wholesale markets are allowed to open from 4am to 2pm. Night markets are allowed to operate between 4pm to 10pm. To ensure people abide with SOPs, the site must be supervised by RELA officials.12. Petrol pumps are allowed to operate from 6am to 10pm. Those at highways are allowed to operate 24 hours.13. All public transport such as buses, trains, and taxis are allowed to operate as usual. However, for e-hailing vehicles and taxis, only two passengers are allowed at a time.14. Food delivery services can only operate between 6am and 12am.15. Government and private hospitals and clinics are allowed to operate 24 hours a day.16. Pharmacies are allowed to operate from 8am to 11pm.17. Commercial vehicles working for the economic sector are allowed to operate as usual as well as travel interdistrict and interstate.18. All sectors related to the food supply chain are allowed to operate as usual.19. Only six people are allowed to perform congregational prayers at mosques. 20. Only six people are allowed to be on duty at non-Muslim places of worship.

			However, religious matters fall under the responsibilities of respective state governments, the Yang di-Pertua Agong, and Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM). Therefore, these suggestions will be brought up to the Yang di-Pertua Agong by state governments and JAKIM and any updates will be announced soon.
        Ismail Sabri

			21. All recreational and cultural activities are not allowed.22. Entertainment centres such as theme parks, night clubs, and movie cinemas are not allowed to operate.23. Non-contact outdoor sports with not more than 10 people at a time are allowed. 24. Usage of swimming pools and other contact sports not allowed.25. Sports with an audience and players from different states are not allowed.26. All education institutions such as public and private universities, schools, kindergartens, and nurseries are not allowed to operate. 27. Students who are sitting for international tests are allowed to sit for exams.28. Educational talks, meetings, conventions, and exhibitions are not allowed.29. Social gatherings such as weddings and birthday parties are not allowed.30. All tourism activities in and out of CMCO areas are not allowed.

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Keep practising physical distancing and wash your hands often. Watch the Defence Minister's press conference below:

[LANGSUNG] Sidang Media Menteri Kanan Pertahanan Mengenai PKPP | 13 Oktober 2020Strim langsung Sidang Media Menteri Kanan Pertahanan, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob berhubung Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Pemulihan (PKPP).Posted by SAYS on Monday, October 12, 2020


[VIDEO] "Meremang Bulu Roma" - Ketukan Pintu Kuat Tanpa Salam Hantui Penduduk Sabak Bernam

Penduduk di beberapa kampung di daerah ini diselubungi misteri apabila mendakwa diganggu dengan bunyi pintu rumah mereka diketuk tanpa salam

Ianya menjadi tular di laman sosial media apabila kejadian itu dikongsikan sendiri oleh penduduk Kampung Batu 37, Batu 38, Kampung Tengah dan Kampung Banting di Sabak Bernam.Penduduk mendakwa mereka diganggu pada waktu malam hingga awal pagi dengan bunyi pintu rumah mereka diketuk tanpa diberi salam.Malah, beberapa gambar di Facebook dan Twitter juga turut dikongsikan mengenai kisah ini dan memaparkan video bunyi ketukan pintu tersebut dan beberapa keping gambar.

Ketuk pintu seolah-olah macam seseorang nak masuk cepat

Menerusi laporan, Seorang penduduk Khairol Anuar Mhd Zaini, berkata kejadian itu berlaku pada jam 10.45 malam apabila pintu dapur di rumahnya diketuk dengan kuat."Semasa kejadian saya sedang berehat sambil menonton televisyen di dapur selepas pulang menjual burger."Tiba-tiba saya terdengar bunyi pintu dapur rumah diketuk dengan kuat seperti seseorang ingin masuk ke dalam dengan cepat."Mulanya saya membiarkan sahaja sebab ingatkan anak saudara datang ke rumah, tapi saya dengar bunyi ketukan itu semakin kuat sebelum saya intai di tingkap dan mendapati tiada sesiapa di luar rumah," katanya.Namun, ia sekali lagi menganggu rumahnya selepas beberapa minit kemudian dengan bunyi yang sama di dalam bilik air rumahnya.

"Seluruh tubuh saya menggigil dan bulu roma meremang sebaik dengar ketukan pintu di bilik air yang sudah lama tidak digunakan," katanya.

Kat sabak bernam sekarang tengah kecoh pasal pintu rumah kena ketuk tapi bila bukak takde orang. Katanya 4 taman yang berbeza kena sekali. Taktau la nak kata hantu ke apa tapi tulah. Dia macam tiber je. pic.twitter.com/C74mKbsMmY— anep   (@hanifjamals) November 20, 2020

Rupanya ramai penduduk turut merasai kejadian yang sama

Tidak hanya Khairol, rupanya penduduk setempat di sana juga turut merasai situasi yang sama apabila mendengar bunyi ketukan tersebut.Salah seorangnya bernama Nor Azuwa Shaaban, yang berkata, bunyi misteri sama turut dialami dua orang adik perempuannya yang menetap di Kampung Batu 38.Dia memberitahu kejadian berlaku selepas salah seorang adiknya menyelesaikan tugasan kerja di beranda sebelum masuk ke dalam rumah.Tetapi, selepas dia memasuki ke dalam rumah, terdengar bunyi pintu depan diketuk dan kebetulan seorang lagi adiknya yang sedang duduk di sofa turut mendengar bunyi yang sama.

Jenguk di tingkap tapi tiada siapa di luar rumah

Kejadian yang sama turut berlaku kepada Nor Zaihana yang memberitahu ianya berlaku semasa dia sedang menidurkan bayinya berusia empat bulan."Mulanya saya ingatkan dua anak saudara pulang dari kerja, namun sangkaan meleset apabila saya menjenguk di tingkap mendapati tiada sesiapa di luar rumah."Seram jugalah dengan peristiwa ini, lebih-lebih lagi suami tiada di rumah kerana bekerja malam," katanya.

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen juga mendapati warganet turut berkongsi kisah mereka dan pendapat mengenai kejadian tersebut

My mom baca dlm group, ada org meninggal sebab accident maybe dia tak pergi tak tenang tu dia kacau semua org kat area sabak— عزاتي RakyatJagaRakyat# (@ZatieyMislan_) November 21, 2020

BETUL DOH INGAT RUMAH AKU JEE — i'am khai (@khyrulmars) November 20, 2020

Sebelum nak buka pintu kena tunggu panggilan salam, sekiranya tiada yg beri salam atau tiada panggilan nama & sebagainya janganlah buka. Tp boleh buat fed up jugak kan. Sabar byk² ye. Semoga terungkai misteri ni.— Ciklaen  (@ciklaen) November 20, 2020

Bukan sabak bernam je kena sungai besar dgn gulang gulang pun katanya dah kena.— luqs (@thunderclaping) November 21, 2020

Aah wehh.. kampung aku batu 38 kena. Ada jiran tu kena.. ada yg katanya hantu raya nak cari tuan baru . Wallahualam — eyla  (@Eylalalaa) November 21, 2020

Sabak Bernam, Sekinchan, Tanjong karang kecoh benda ni, pernah kena tgh malam abg dengar orang bejalan kat luar, tingkap bilik mak kena ketuk.— særah (@srhltfi_) November 21, 2020

Anak sedara aku umur 4 tahun stay sabak bernam “ iyad nampak hantu “— nrfarrah (@nrfarrahhanim) November 20, 2020

memang betul pon . katanya tengah cari waris— 3 PASANG KASUT RM100 (@DeeFashionstyle) November 21, 2020


An American National Who Flew To KL Has Now Tested Positive For COVID-19

Last night, 15 February, the Ministry of Health announced that a new case of COVID-19 has been identified in Kuala Lumpur

According to the announcement, the new case involves an 83-year-old American national.Health director general (D-G) Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that the patient is a woman who was among a group of 145 passengers of a cruise ship that docked in Cambodia on 13 February.She landed at the KL International Airport on Friday, 14 February, from Cambodia where she was cleared by the Cambodian government to return to their respective countries after a health screening."All 145 passengers of the ship have taken a flight to Malaysia on 14 February. Out of the number, the woman and her 85-year-old husband who arrived at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Friday showed symptoms of infection," read a statement issued by the Ministry of Health (MOH).

Passengers leaving the cruise ship docked in Cambodia.
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The American woman with her husband are currently warded at the Sungai Buloh Hospital (HSB), where they are undergoing further tests

The woman, whose tests by the Institute for Medical Research found her positive on Saturday is reported to be in a stable condition and is being isolated at the hospital facility."The husband, who is also an American citizen, was tested negative. He is still receiving treatment and being monitored at the hospital due to his symptoms," the MOH statement read.

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After the woman tested positive, MOH also started the process of tracing flight crew members and passengers onboard the same flight

"The Health Ministry is working closely with airlines to get the particulars of the passengers," Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye was quoted as saying by New Straits Times today, 16 February.Dr Lee said that all passengers and flight crew members on the same flight with the patient would be issued a Health Alert Card despite not displaying the coronavirus disease symptoms."Only those who sit close to the patient are considered contacts and they will be subjected to physical examination and COVID-19 examination as well as 14 days self-quarantine," he added.

The American woman's case in Malaysia has now brought the confirmed cases to 22 here. Yesterday, two new cases were identified:

                2 New Cases Of Chinese Nationals Infected With COVID-19 Has Been Confirmed In Malaysia

This has brought the confirmed cases to 21 in the country.

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Ismail Sabri: No More 2-Person Limit For Dine-Ins And Car Passengers In MCO Areas

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Dine-ins at eateries will no longer be limited to two persons per table starting Friday, 19 February, according to an announcement made by Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today

It will be based on table sizes with a 1m distance between diners.

Dine-in allowed in all MCO, CMCO and RMCO zones from tomorrow, subject to table size and one-metre physical distancing - @IsmailSabri60 https://t.co/ymN5RDNxpJ— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) February 18, 2021

The same goes for passengers in vehicles

The Senior Minister said that the two-person passenger limit in vehicles has been lifted.According to him, the limit will be based on the seating capacity of each vehicle.

Jumlah Penumpang Dalam Kenderaan Adalah Berdasarkan Jumlah Atau Kapasiti Tempat Duduk Kenderaan Tersebut.#MinDefMalaysia pic.twitter.com/31oJyYxhZe— MINDEF Malaysia (@MINDEFMalaysia) February 18, 2021

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FULL STORY Of The 'Allah' Protests At Churches And Marina Mahathir's Surprise Appearance

Father Lawrence Investigated For Sedition Following Controversial Statement About 'Allah' That Triggered Protests

Father Lawrence Investigated For Sedition Following Controversial Statement That Triggered Protests
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Police are investigating the editor of the Catholic weekly Herald, Father Lawrence Andrew (pic) under the Sedition Act, for saying that the word Allah will continue to be used in Bahasa Malaysia services in churches in Selangor.

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The editor of Catholic weekly The Herald, accompanied by lawyer Francis Pereira, arrived at the Shah Alam police headquarters at 3pm yesterday. He left after two hours. “During the interview, I showed the police a Malay version of the Bible which is more than 100 years old,” he said.

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"I was questioned by the police regarding my statement in an article which was published in The Malaysian Insider. I gave them a full explanation of the issue," Lawrence told reporters at the Selangor police headquarters today.

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His lawyer, Francis Pereira, said his client was being investigated under Section 4 of the Sedition Act 1948. "I explained to the police that we have been using the word Allah in the Bahasa Bible for a very long time," he said.

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The decision by the police to commence investigation of sedition on Father Andrew however smacks clearly of double standards when other religious leaders make statements which are far more controversial, seditious and even dangerous. Perak Mufti Tan Sri Harussani Zakaria issued a “fatwa” on January 3rd declaring it “halal” (permissible) to shed the blood of participants of an anti-price hike rally held of December 31 on the basis of the “bughah” concept. However, despite the outrageous and indisputably seditious call made by Tan Sri Harussani Zakaria, not a single finger has been lifted to chastise, much less investigate the Perak Mufti for his statement.

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Marina Mahathir's Response To Perkasa's Criticism Of Her 'Allah' Stance: "They Talk So Much Rubbish"

Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir will not be dragged into a fight with Malay rights group Perkasa, who had accused her of seeking cheap publicity by supporting the Christians in the Allah controversy.

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"I don't want to comment about Perkasa. They talk so much rubbish," she said after attending the first National Unity Consultative Council meeting in Kuala Lumpur today.

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Marina, who is the daughter of Perkasa patron Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, had refused to comment when she was asked about Perkasa's criticisms against her.
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Lim Guan Eng Asks UMNO Why Is It Okay To Protest Against Churches But Not Against Price Hikes?

As Malay rights group Perkasa hits out at Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir for showing solidarity with Christians over the "Allah" issue, DAP has told Umno to learn from her.

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DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng lauded the actions of Muslims like Marina, who pointedly said that people will not want to visit the country despite it being Visit Malaysia Year 2014 when there is no moderation, and with Malaysia now being known as a country that grabs Bibles.

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He said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin should learn from Marina how to be a peacemaker instead of being “a religious bigot and rabble-rouser” for political gain.
He said Muhyiddin supporting the initial plan by Selangor Umno to protest outside churches during mass yesterday was a contradiction of moderation, respect for religious diversity and solidarity with other faiths.

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“Muhyiddin is behaving irresponsibly. Such hostile acts would damage interfaith relations and destroy the religious harmony assiduously built up in Malaysia by the various communities since Merdeka.
“If the precedent of allowing demonstrations to be held in front of a place of religious worship is allowed, what is there to stop similar demonstrations from being held in other places of religious worship?

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"Muhyiddin must explain why is it okay to demonstrate against Catholic churches but not against price hikes on sugar, petrol, power tariffs and highway tolls imposed by BN," he said in a statement today.

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Father Lawrence Andrew, Catholic Priest And Editor Of The Herald Weekly, Recently Said That Churches In Selangor Will Continue To Use The Word 'Allah' In Their Services

Father Lawrence reportedly said on December 27 that Catholic churches in Selangor would continue using the word “Allah” in reference to God in their weekend service in Bahasa Malaysia, although the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) had issued a reminder on the prohibition on the use of the word by non-Muslims.

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Several Muslim Non-Governmental Bodies Are Unhappy Over His Statement, And Are Demanding For Father Lawrence To Apologise Or Face A "Mega-Demonstration"

Klang Muslim Solidarity Secretariat staged a peaceful protest at Sultan Suleiman Stadium in Klang.
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A coalition of Muslim non-governmental organisations, Klang Muslim Solidarity Secretariat, gathered at the Sultan Sulaiman Stadium on Sunday to protest the use of the word "Allah" by Christians. About 100 people joined the peaceful protest.

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Malaysia’s Klang District Muslim Solidarity Secretariat will send a protest note to a church over a statement by Catholic weekly “The Herald” editor, Pastor Lawrence Andrew.

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Kapar Umno division deputy chief Datuk Saroni Judi said Sunday that Father Lawrence must apologise or face a “mega-demonstration” displaying their dissatisfaction. "This is us Muslims giving our support to Jais to conduct raids and uphold the law against churches so that the latter complies with state laws," Saroni said.

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The Muslim Groups Threatened To Hold Rallies In Front Of Churches As A Show Of Their Protest And Disastisfaction

Malaysian Muslim activists shout slogans during a rally on Sunday in Klang, outside Kuala Lumpur. About 100 people held a peaceful demonstration at the Sultan Sulaiman field in protest against a remark on the use of the word “Allah” by a Catholic priest.
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It was earlier reported that Selangor Umno would protest in front of churches to express dissatisfaction over the issue.

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Saroni told the crowd that if an apology was not forthcoming from Father Lawrence Andrew, editor of Catholic publication, Herald, over his insistence that Catholics in Selangor would continue to use the word "Allah" in their weekend masses, more protests will be organised.

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Noh blamed Father Lawrence for “the problem” and reiterated the stand of Selangor Umno for him to retract his statement and issue a public apology.
“He (Father Lawrence) is challenging the state Enactment and has committed treason by going against what the Sultan had said on this issue.

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Several Police Reports Have Also Been Made Against Father Lawrence For His Remarks That Is Deemed To Be A Violation Of Court Decision

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Amid planned Umno protest, cops assure Herald editor, churches of protection
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JANUARY 03, 2014
Muslim protestors burn an effigy of Catholic weekly Herald editor Father Lawrence Andrew during a protest over the use of the word ‘Allah’ by churches in Malaysia, in Kuala Langat on 3 Jan 2014.
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The police will record The Herald editor Father Lawrence Andrew’s statement following a report lodged against him for his remarks over the word Allah. “I haven’t finalised how many police reports have been made, but it is standard operating procedure that for every report we receive, we will investigate, and this includes reports related to the use of the word Allah,” he said.

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The statement, made on Dec 27, is rude as it is in violation of a court decision as well as the Sultan Selangor’s decree which forbids non-Muslims in the state from using the word ‘Allah’ as stated in Section 9, Part 1 of the Selangor Non-Islamic Religions (Control of Propagation Among Muslims) Enactment 1988.

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However, Selangor UMNO Has Promised Not To Hold Any Rallies In Front Of Churches As They Do Not Support Any Protest In Front Of Any Place Of Worship

Noh, together with other party members, announcing that Selangor Umno would not hold any rallies in front of churches.
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The secretariat had planned to stage the protest gathering in front the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes but changed the location to the Sultan Sulaiman field as a mark of respect for Christians.

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Selangor Umno has promised not to hold any rallies in front of churches today. What’s more, it has urged the police to act against any group that does so.
Its liaison chief Datuk Seri Noh Omar said the state Umno would not take part in any protest in front of churches over the issue of non-Muslims using the word “Allah”.

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Muslim NGO Jati Clarifies That "This Is Not War Against Christians, It Is Only Against Lawrence"

Meanwhile, Muslim NGO Jati secretary general Norman Toha said that the group was there in peace.
"This is not war against Christians, it is only against Lawrence.
"He should apologise for his statement and when he does, I will meet him personally and shake his hand and peace," he said.

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He told a press conference here yesterday: “We do not support anyone who takes part in any protest in front of any place of worship as we are only dissatisfied with (Catholic priest) Father Lawrence Andrew.
“It is very unfair to slam everybody just because of one person.”

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On Sunday 5 Jan 2014, Marina Mahathir Surprised Everyone When She Led A Group Of Muslims  To Pass Flowers To The Parishioners At The Our Lady Of Lourdes Church

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Marina arrived at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in Klang, bearing a bouquet of flowers, with members from non-governmental organisation (NGO),  Sisters in Islam (SIS), and several others who turned up in a show of solidarity with Christians. After the service ended, she  passed flowers to parish priest, Reverend Father Michael Chua, with worshippers cheering and applauding the act.

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It was a pleasant surprise for parishioners, who were bracing for a protest by members of Sekretariat Solidariti Muslim Klang (SSMK) which had threatened to assemble outside the church at Jalan Tengku Kelana. Instead, it was Marina who came, with members of non-governmental organisation (NGO) Sisters-in-Islam.

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The Bahasa Malaysia service, led by parish priest Rev Michael Chua, was attended by some 200 worshippers.
They word "Allah" was used when they sang songs and also during the sermon.
"I'm grateful that the event that was supposed to arrive at our doorstep didn't happen and we thank the police for keeping the church secure," Chua told the worshippers.

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Church goers described today’s mass as unique as they welcomed a group of mixed faith individuals including Marina Mahathir, the daughter of former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, who came to show solidarity to their fellow Malaysian Christians.

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Marina Mahathir Says She And The Other Muslims There Believe That Islam Is A Religion Of Peace

Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir meeting parishioners outside the Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Klang yesterday. Perkasa has questioned her motive for turning up at the church.
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The daughter of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad lambasted Putrajaya over its inaction and told it to forget about the ambitious Visit Malaysia Year launched with much fanfare last night.
"Who wants to visit a Malaysia like this where there is no moderation?
"Hardly an example of moderation, we are now known as a country which grabs Bibles," she said outside the church.

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"We are here to show solidarity with the congregation. A lot of us here are Muslims and we believe Islam is a religion of peace.
"It is not something that we only say (in words), but there must also be action," she told journalists outside the church.

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Co-ordinator Of This "Solidarity Gathering" Says It Was Born Out Of Concern Over The State Of Religious Freedom In Malaysia

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Azrul Mohd Khalib, one of the co-ordinators of this “solidarity gathering” at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in Klang, said it was born out of concern over the state of religious freedom in Malaysia.

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“Basically this proposed gathering outside the church tomorrow is where a lot of people have decided that enough is enough and we need to be able to protect our brothers and sisters.
“Malaysians have every right to practise their religion the way they see fit. We should not be in any way restricting or preventing or involving ourselves in any way which prevents them from doing so,” the human rights activist told The Malay Mail Online when contacted yesterday afternoon.

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Perkasa Has Slammed Marina Mahathir For Supporting The Christians Rather Than Defending The Word 'Allah' As A Muslim

Bearing flowers, Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir was among some Muslims who turned up at the Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
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Malay rights group Perkasa has hit out at Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir for showing solidarity with Christians currently caught in a storm of controversy over the use of the word Allah.

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Youth chief Irwan Fahmi Ideris said Marina, who is the daughter of Malaysia’s longest serving prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, should be with them to defend Muslims’ rights to use the word and not show support for the church.
“As a Muslim, she should be with us to defend the word Allah so that it is not used by the Christians,” he said in a statement today.

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“As a Muslim and daughter of a former prime minister who had championed Islam and defended the Malays, her actions had resulted in numerous questions among Malaysians, especially the Muslims.
“Where is her faith and did she agree that the word Allah can be used by non-Muslims? We strongly condemn her actions,” he said.

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Bonia Denies Lack Of Diversity Allegations After Only Chinese Staff Seen In A Viral Video

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Yesterday morning, 30 April, a 45-second video was uploaded on Twitter. The somewhat wholesome clip, first posted on TikTok by a Bonia employee, showed some of the perks of working with Bonia.

The video opens with the point of view of the said employee sharing her first month of experience at Bonia, a Malaysia-based international luxury fashion retailer known for its handbags and shoes.The 45-second video showed scenes such as a "comfortable workspace, unlimited snack supplies, free Inside Scoop, free lunch once a month, field trips, and gifts", among other benefits for the employees.While originally uploaded on TikTok, a check by SAYS showed that the video is no longer available on the said employee's personal account. However, due to another individual reposting it on Twitter, the video continues to remain available for viewing and has gone viral on the micro-blogging platform.

The same individual who reposted the video on Twitter also included screenshots of the comments posted under the original TikTok upload

The screenshots of the comments showed that the video gave the impression that only those of Chinese ethnicity work in Bonia. This led to people alleging that the company was not racially diverse in its hiring.Following which, some remarked that they are no longer interested in buying Bonia products.On Twitter, too, many called to boycott Bonia for its alleged discriminatory hiring practices.SAYS is choosing to not link/embed the tweet or the video in this story.

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Amidst the growing calls for its boycott on Twitter, Bonia released an official statement on Saturday night to address and clear any misconceptions the viral video gave about it as a company

In the statement, the company said that it has always taken pride in nurturing an inclusive work culture."Diversity in a workplace is important not only for personal career development but integral for us as a progressive lifestyle brand. We are, and have always been, a company that prides itself on nurturing inclusive work culture," Bonia said, adding, "From our board of directors to our managerial and office staff and frontliners, we are proud to have talents who come from various backgrounds."According to Bonia, the video portrays only a part of the company and does not reflect it in its entirety."Please rest assured that we are actively nurturing diversity from our internal hiring policies and protocols to our training for staff. We highly value our loyal customers' views and will always continue to make their brand experience with is better. We hope for your kind understanding," the statement read.

The official statement is embedded below:

We see you, we hear you #bonia pic.twitter.com/jUnfHgpe9u— BONIA (@BoniaOfficial) April 30, 2022

In March, a clip of the founder and designer behind Singapore-based womenswear Ong Shunmugam went viral on Instagram. In it, Priscilla Shunmugam made racist remarks against Malay and Indian women:

                Ong Shunmugam Founder Claims Chinese Women 'Progressed Faster' Than Malay & Indian Women

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If Roti Canai And Mee Goreng Had A Baby, This Would Be Their Very Yummy Child

The roti canai needs no introduction. Eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or whenever you're feeling peckish, the flatbread has been one of Malaysia's staple foods for as long as anyone can remember.

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From eating it plain with dhal and/or sugar, the roti canai has also inspired an assortment of different rotis when combined with more ingredients, such as roti telur, roti pisang, roti bom, roti bawang, and many, many more.

Then, we recently discovered that a certain restaurant in Klang Valley has been shredding up roti canai and stir-frying it with other ingredients! They call it - roti canai goreng.

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The roti canai goreng pictured above is served in Macha & Co. Banana Leaf Restaurant at The Curve.

The roti canai goreng is made by shredding or slicing the roti canai into strips, then stir-frying it with ingredients like eggs, onions, carrots, cabbage, and even meat

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Some of you might notice that the dish bears a resemblance to kothu parotta, a popular South Indian delicacy.

We did a little digging to see if the dish is served anywhere else in Malaysia. Turns out, roti canai goreng has been around for several years and is indeed a popular dish in several mamak eateries.

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Thanks to Instagram, we now know that Nathan's Corner in OUG, Ram's Corner Mamak in Klang, al-Alif Bistro in Kota Kemuning, 868 Mamak in Serdang, and Seetharam in Brickfields serves roti canai goreng as well. :D

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Have you tried the roti canai goreng before? Let us know what you think of it in the comments section below!

Ever heard of roti tsunami or roti jantan? Now you do:

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PSA: Here's Why You Should Still Use Sunscreen While Stuck At Home

Let's talk about sunscreen

We all know how important sunscreen is when it comes to minimising the risks of sun damage.In fact, dermatologists and other healthcare experts have long been recommending the daily use of sunscreen since all adults and children above six months can experience skin damage.Sun damage also tends to accumulate over our lifetimes, even when you don't get sunburnt. So, you can still develop skin cancer, as well as signs of premature ageing like fine lines, sagging, and leathery textured skin if you don't put on sunscreen before getting exposed to dangerous ultraviolet (UV) rays.

But now that you're spending more time than ever holed up at home, you might not feel the need to continue with this sun-protective habit

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The thought of reaching for your sunscreen, if you're just going to stay indoors all day, might not even occur because home equals sanctuary and we typically associate sunscreen with going outdoors, i.e. leaving the house.

So this prompts the question: should you still wear sunscreen just because our social lives have been put on pause?

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Well, as long as you are exposed to sunlight, in this case, through the windows in your home, it would be wise to continue the use of sunscreen as harmful UV rays can still reach you

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The types of harmful UV rays that you should be paying attention to, and probably familiar with are UVA and UVB. While both UVA and UVB contribute to harmful skin cancer and premature wrinkles, the latter damages the outermost layers of your skin and does not filter through standard window glass.UVA penetrates deeper into the skin and can pass through glass, which means that working at home by a window or spending time in a room with lots of sunlight can increase your chances of developing the dangerous risks associated with sun exposure.

Now, this is where the details of your sunscreen play a significant role since not all sunscreens are created equal

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How do you make sure your sunscreen is doing its job of protecting your skin? The ideal sunscreen should protect you from both UVA and UVB rays, so look for ones labelled as 'broad-spectrum' and 'PA+' to 'PA++++', on top of the standard SPF rating.

SPF alone, which stands for Sun Protection Factor, only shields you from UVB and does not protect against UVA — the kind of harmful rays that your windows, unfortunately, do not block out

Therefore, selecting a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF30 is a decent starting point, taking into account that the SPF number also refers to how long it would take for the sun's UV rays to burn your skin.  This means that your skin will typically get 30 minutes before it starts to burn after proper sunscreen application, compared to the amount of time sans sunscreen.

How much sunscreen and how often should you reapply?

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Be generous with the amount of sunscreen you use! The recommended minimum amount is about two tablespoons for your entire body, which includes half a teaspoon for your face and neck.Keep in mind to reapply every two hours — even if you don't step foot out the house — and you're sorted.

When it comes to suncare, a comprehensive game plan that includes sunscreen and protective layers like hats and umbrellas are generally your best defence against harmful rays of the sun

But the importance of sunscreen still stands, and, yes, even while staying home. So, do your skin a favour and keep with your sunscreen routine even when you're indoors. :)

Number one beauty tip for all humans, tbh.
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[PHOTOS] Genting Launches Light Show In Sky Avenue And It's Pretty Magical

Since the opening of Genting's SkyAvenue concept mall in December 2016, the place has been bustling with activity and good food

Burger and Lobster, one of the more popular restaurants in Sky Avenue.
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With more than 70 retail and dining outlets opened so far, there's plenty to see for Malaysians looking to spend their weekends in the cool Genting breeze.The mall was constructed under the Genting Integrated Tourism Plan (GITP), which involves redeveloping and transforming Resorts World Genting. Phase 1 of the plan includes the building of the SkyAvenue mall and Genting Premium Outlets.

Food and shopping aside, the mall also features  state-of-the-art LED displays which cover an entire atrium in the mall

The LED displays have attracted its fair share of curious visitors. Visuals on these bright, vibrant screens change periodically; adding life and personality to an otherwise normal-looking mall.

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With an increasing number of shoppers pouring in just to see the LED displays, Genting saw an opportunity to set itself apart from other conventional malls; the company launched an epic light show!

"After several months of discussion, we decided to make good use of the LED displays to create something spectacular," a Genting representative told Sinchew. Known as the largest permanent winch installation in Asia, 'SkySymphony' uses 1,001 specially-made winch balls and combine them with syncronised music and movements to create a visual spectacle like no other.Test runs for the show started in August and it was officially introduced to the public on 1 September.

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Spanning four storeys high, the show's mesmerising, magical-like illumination will stop every shopper in their tracks

It took around 18 months to have 'SkySymphony' up and running. Genting also enlisted the help of engineers, animators, and programmers from around the world to make this a reality.

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Feast your eyes as the LED displays move in unison with the winch balls to different themes

The three inaugural shows are 'Forest', 'Urban Symphony', and 'The Goddess'. Each show runs for around 4 minutes.

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It's an elephant!
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Not sure about you, but this kinda reminds us of the movie 'Avatar'...

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Make sure you check it out the next time you're in Genting! :D

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Location: Genting Sky Avenue, Level 1Time: Daily; 10am - 6pm (one show every two hours), 6pm - 12am (one show every hour)Admission: Free


This Malaysian Child Prodigy Is Now 18 And Has Developed An App For ‘Bananas'

This is Gloson Teh, an 18-year-old teen from Kuala Lumpur

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At the tender age of ONE, Gloson had already started to sing and talk in both English and Mandarin!

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I’m pretty sure the only thing I could say when I was one was "bleh bleh bleh".

Gloson's talent in linguistics grew as he aged. When he was 11, he entered the Malaysian Book of Records as the "Youngest Published Poet in Malaysia”.

11-year-old Glosen Teh.
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Gloson published his book "Creative & Funny Poetry for Kids" back in 2009.

His outstanding work has caught the attention of many, including Prime Minister Najib Razak and his wife!

Prime Minister Najib and his wife reading some of Gloson's work.
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On the 10th of July 2009, Gloson, aged 11, was invited by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Sri Tun Najib Razak and the First Lady to their residence to be interviewed by the press.

Gloson reciting one of his poems.
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When Gloson was 11 in 2009, he was invited to the residence of Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Tun Najib Razak, where he recited his poem to members of the press. Najib himself even recited his poem titled “Autumn!"

That’s not all, Gloson is also an accomplished musician. He also excels in composing music, two of his compositions have been played by the UiTM Orchestra!

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Gloson also makes covers of popular tunes at his YouTube channel.

When he turned 14, he applied for a place in the Ravensbourne University in London. As expected, he was accepted but chose to stay in Malaysia to collaborate with his mum in a smartphone app.

Ravensbourne University in London.
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Ravensbourne is a world-class digital media and design college. It offers a vocationally focused portfolio of design and communication courses, spanning fashion, television and broadcasting, interactive product design, architecture and environment design. Ravensbourne's campus is at Greenwich Peninsula, next door to the O2.

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Gloson and his mum have just launched an educational app called Speed Mandarin. The iOS app aims to help people learn Mandarin in a fun and easy way.

Gloson with his mum Grace showcasing the app.
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Speed Mandarin is an unconventional and fun way to effectively learn Mandarin, and with videos, reference and quiz materials incorporated in the app, learning mandarin is made easier, especially with the in-app quirky characters. In the app, each stroke in the Mandarin character is illustrated as a pictogram.

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This allows easy identification, and with each Mandarin pronounciation compared to an English word, it is easier to learn how to pronounce. The app also features catchy songs, and each word is repeated in an insane number of times to make it stick in your head.

Gloson's mother Grace, who is a brain science researcher, started working on the app after she realised there was an easier way to learn Mandarin

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"The app uses repetitive but fun videos to teach users Mandarin. Through this method, users will be able to learn Mandarin at once as the human brain does not like to relearn and revise the same thing repeatedly," said Grace.

The app was funded by Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) with a total grant of RM300,000!

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Interested? You can download the app on iTunes.

Gloson is currently working on improving and expanding the app with his mum. He also continues to blog, write poetry and compose music.

Way to go, Gloson! You're a champ!

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Omar Raiyan Azlan, another child prodigy is Man City’s Player Of The Season!

                This Malaysian Boy Is A Math Genius AND Man City’s Player Of The Season!

He can solve the Rubik's Cube in 40 seconds too!

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Lelaki Ini Tunjuk Kucing Tetap 'Berak' Merata Walaupun Penduduk Flat Gigih Letak Air Sirap

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Pasti anda pernah dengar antara salah satu cara untuk menghalau kucing adalah dengan meletakkan air sirap, betul tak?

Tidak dinafikan, sehingga hari ini kita masih boleh lihat ramai orang melakukan cara tersebut bagi menghalau haiwan berkenaan.Ada yang mengatakan ia benar dan ada pula yang mengatakan ia tidak berkesan kerana mereka tidak takut padanya.Baru-baru ini ,tular sebuah video di TikTok seorang lelaki menunjukkan kegigihan penduduk flat meletakkan air sirap disepanjang rumah mereka bagi menghalau kucing telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @acak_east Kucing tak hairan terus berak sepanjang botol sirap ##fyp ##foryoupage ##foryou ##catlover  Kitten Piano - cat song

Kongsi penduduk flat gigih letak air sirap supaya dapat halau kucing dari berak

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang lelaki sedang berada di salah sebuah pangsapuri untuk menghantar barang.Dia kemudian menunjukkan keadaan di perumahan itu apabila penduduk rata-ratanya gigih meletakkan botol berisi sirap bagi menghalau kucing daripada membuang najis di depan rumah mereka.Perkara itu membuatkan dia tersengih melihatnya kerana sepanjang laluan yang di jalan itu penuh dengan najis kucing walaupun penduduk di situ telah meletakkan botol sirap tersebut.

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"Sampai sekarang aku tak tahu apa function letak air sirap dalam botol" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi mereka mengenai perkara tersebut.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 406.1K views, 24.3K likes dan 783 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Ingin Hidangkan 'Dessert' Unik Sempena Musim Cuti? Cuba Resipi Mango Sago Pudding Ini!

Siapa sangka gabungan puri mangga dengan pudding sago bersantan dapat menghasilkan dessert yang begitu enak?

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Anda wajib cuba resipi ini at least sekali! Begini cara membuatnya:

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Bahan-bahan (pudding):- 1/4 cawan sago- 2 cawan santan- 3 sudu besar gula melaka- 1 sudu kecil esen vanillaBahan-bahan (puri mangga):- 1 biji mangga- 1 sudu kecil jus limau- 1/4 cawan santan- 1 sudu kecil gula melakaBahan-bahan (topping):- Daun pudina- Kelapa parut keringCara-cara:1. Untuk pudding sago, didihkan 1 1/2 santan bersama gula melaka dan esen vanilla.2. Masukkan sago dan biar masak 7 minit. 3. Apabila sago mula menjadi kering, tambahkan 1/2 cawan santan dan biar masak selama 7 minit.4. Apabila sago sudah masak, sejukkan selama 30 minit.  5. Untuk puri mangga, kisar mangga, jus limau, gula melaka dan santan. Sejukkan 30 minit.6. Di dalam gelas hidangan, tuangkan puri mangga, diikuti dengan pudding sago dan kemudian puri mangga balik semula.7. Hiasi dengan kelapa parut kering dan daun pudina jika mahu.8. Siap untuk dihidang!

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13 Ipoh Cafes To Visit If You Need AC After You've Jalan-Jalan All Over Town

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Ipoh's filled with old-school kopitiams with so much good food. But let's be honest, sometimes we just need a break from the heat.

The city has opened many new gems in recent years, serving good coffee, desserts, and meals. So if you need a break from sight-seeing, it's quite nice to settle down at a cafe and just relax.

We've put together a list of cafes to check out in Ipoh the next time you head there:

1. être Patisserie

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Having worked in three Michelin star restaurants and pastry shops in France, chef Ann Lee decided to bring her passion for making good, quality desserts back to her hometown in Ipoh. This considerably new cafe is classy with a white and gold interior. It serves polished-looking desserts that will tempt any sweet tooth. Check out its croissants which are said to be the perfect balance of flaky and buttery goodness. Address:30, Jalan Lee Kwee Foh,Taman Canning,31400 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:11am - 7pm (Daily)Closed on Mondays.Website | Facebook | Instagram

2. Girlie's Cafe

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Girlie's Cafe is popular for its signature watermelon cake and burnt cheesecakes, especially the one made with Niko Neko's matcha. In fact, the cafe is said to be one of the first to supply Niko Neko's products and beverages in Ipoh. It recently launched Lotus Biscoff burnt cheesecake and NGL, it looks UH-MA-ZING. The cafe is located in the heart of Ipoh's town, near Plan B, so you won't need to drive far if you're already walking around the area. Address:26, Jalan Market, 30000 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:10am - 5pm (Wednesdays and Thursdays)10am - 6pm (Fridays to Sundays)Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.Facebook | Instagram

3. dé Cafe & Rest House

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dé Cafe & Rest House is tucked away in a little alley, like a quiet nook away from the outside world. Customers particularly appreciate the cafe's ambience, which doubles up as a guest house. It's a relaxing spot after a long day of walking, for sure!Address:35, Jalan Sultan Iskandar, 30000 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:10am - 7pm (Tuesdays to Saturdays) 10am - 5pm (Sundays)Closed on Mondays.Facebook | Instagram

4. Seong Man 上 文

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Specialising in Chinese tea, Seong Man also serves kuihs and other traditional desserts in an unpretentious manner. Some of what they offer includes tang yuen with grass jelly and sago pudding with gula Melaka. It's a peaceful and cosy spot for a hangout. Other plus points is that it's Muslim-friendly and has vegetarian options. Address:124, Jalan Sultan Iskandar, Taman Jubilee, 30000 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:2pm - 7pm (Thursdays and Fridays) 11am - 6pm (Saturdays and Sundays)Closed from Mondays to Wednesdays.Facebook | Instagram

5. Jln Theatre Coffee

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Minimalistic and straight-forward, Jln Theatre reminds us of Niko Neko branches in KL. It also supplies Niko Neko's product range. If you're particular about your coffee, it's definitely one place worth checking out. Address:76, Jalan Theatre, Taman Jubilee, 30300 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:9am - 5pm (Daily)Closed on Wednesdays.Facebook | Instagram

6. Red Mountain Sun Yin Loong

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Head to this white coffee house for a breath of fresh air and afternoon tea. The cafe is located at a wood industrial factory, which explains its laidback wooden interior. The menu includes local dishes with affordable prices which give it a mix between a modern kopitiam and a cafe. Address:34, Jalan Lahat, 31450 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:9am - 6pm (Daily)Closed on Tuesdays.You can check out their Facebook.

7. STG Tea House Cafe

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Located in a refurbished colonial bungalow, STG Tea House Cafe does hi-tea and other tasty dishes, such as French onion soup, pan-seared sea bass, a variety of pastas, and local meals as well. Definitely worth checking out for a little English afternoon tea escape.Address:2, Jalan Taman Kinta, Taman Chateau, 30250 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:11am - 11pm (Daily)Website | Facebook | Instagram

8. Chakori

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All of the food and desserts at Chakori look delish and the reviews speak for themselves. Its waffles and homemade gelato are particular favourites among its customers. Address:35, Jalan Market Ipoh,30000 PerakOperating hours:10am - 10pm (Daily)Facebook | Instagram

9. The Happy 8 Cafe & Retreat

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Located in a heritage retreat, The Happy 8 Cafe is a charming cafe offering local meals, including vegetarian options. Their signature desserts are their durian burnt cheesecake and earl grey burnt cheesecake. Address:46, Jalan Market, 30000 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:11am - 7pm (Daily)Facebook | Instagram

10. TWT Cafe

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Unlike many modern, industrial cafes today, TWT Cafe exudes an olden days ambience that instantly makes you feel at home. It serves scallop mussels risotto, pork stew, Lotus biscoff mille crepe, among other delicious meals and desserts.Address:30, Jalan Medan Ipoh 1D, Medan Ipoh Bistari, Bandar Baru Medan Ipoh, 31400 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:12pm - 9pm (Mondays to Fridays)12pm - 9.30pm (Saturdays and Sundays)Closed on Tuesdays.Facebook | Instagram

11. Platf9rm Coffee & Brew Cafe

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If you've been to Ipoh, you've most likely heard of this unique cafe by now. Harry Potter fans can cool off with creamy butterbeer, made with butterscotch and sarsaparilla – perfect for this Malaysian weather.Address:22, Lorong Panglima,Concubine Lane,30000 Ipoh, Negeri PerakOperating hours:11am to 6.30pm (Daily)Facebook | Instagram

12. Purple Moon Lover

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This pastel-themed bungalow was converted into a brightly-lit cafe and bakery at Taman Canning. It serves a mix of Western and Japanese cuisine. The chocolate puffs are said to be particularly tasty. Address:53, Jalan Lee Kwee Foh, Taman Canning, 31400 Ipoh, PerakOperating hours:10am - 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)10am - 9pm (Saturdays and Sundays)Facebook | Instagram

13. 藤原豆花店 Fujiwara Tofa Shop

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Paying homage to the Manga series, Initial D, this Japanese-themed cafe, known for its tofu desserts, is covered with street racing posters. It even has a replica of the car model right outside.  Last year, the store announced that it will be opening another outlet in Subang Jaya.Address:Palo 101, 187, Ipoh Jalan Sultan Iskandar, Taman Jubilee, 30000 IpohOperating hours:12pm - 10pm (Daily)Facebook | Instagram


Penang CM Gets A Brand New S-Class Mercedes-Benz That Costs RM458,000

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow is now riding in a brand new Mercedes-Benz S560e, a luxury hybrid saloon, that cost the state government RM458,000, according to the Penang secretary's office

State secretary Datuk Abdul Razak Jaafar said the Penang CM was given the S-Class Saloon to replace his previous official car, which was a Mercedes S300L that was bought in 2013 for RM298,263."The selenite grey car was bought on 31 December 2020 for RM458,000. The purchase was approved by the state executive council on 29 November 2019," Abdul Razak was quoted as saying today, 7 January.According to Abdul Razak, the new Mercedes-Benz S560e was bought after a discount of RM127,765.Its official price is listed as RM658,888 by WapCar, a local automotive content hub.

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Malay Mail reported that Chow was spotted alighting from the brand new car today when he attended the swearing-in ceremony of the Penang Island City Council councillors at the City Hall in George Town

"I just got the car yesterday, I don't know the details of the purchase, the state secretary will issue a statement on this soon," the Penang CM was quoted as saying by Malay Mail today.

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Was Your Account Affected By The Facebook Hack In September? Here's How You Can Check

Late September, some 50 million Facebook users around the world were logged out of their accounts in what was later revealed to be a massive data breach

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Facebook vice president of product management Guy Rosen was quick to address the problem in a blog post, where he claimed that "immediate action" had been taken to protect users' security."[I]t's clear that attackers exploited a vulnerability in Facebook's code that impacted 'View As', a feature that lets people see what their own profile looks like to someone else. This allowed them to steal Facebook access tokens which they could then use to take over people's accounts.""Access tokens" are what keeps users logged in to their accounts, so they do not need to sign in each time they want to use Facebook.

More than two weeks later, Facebook revealed that 30 million accounts were affected in the "security incident"

The latest update was made through another blog post that went up on 12 October.In the post, Rosen also explained how the attack was carried out. The TL;DR version is that an automated technique basically used the "snowball effect" to steal access tokens. The attackers already had access to a set of accounts, allowing them to steal access tokens from users who are "friends" with the affected accounts - and on it goes.

Attackers have been able to access various bits of information for the 30 million users

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Here's the breakdown:- name and contact details of 15 million people,- name, contact details, and other details such as hometown, current city, device types used to access Facebook, and tags of 14 million people,- while one million people did not have their information accessed by the attackers.

New York Times technology reporter Mike Isaac, who was affected by the attack, shared screenshots showing the "wealth of personal information" that attackers have access to following the incident:

now the negative: if you've been affected by this attack, this is the wealth of personal information they've accessed. the below screen is for my personal account, which was affected. thanks Facebook! pic.twitter.com/aa7jaEepro— rat king (@MikeIsaac) October 12, 2018

Here is how you can check if your account was affected by the hack:

Step 1 - Head to the Help Centre. Step 2 - Scroll down the page until you come to a box with "Is my Facebook account impacted by this security issue?" as the title.

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Facebook will also be sending customised messages to the 30 million affected users

The message will detail what information might have been accessed and what users can do to protect themselves against any suspicious emails, text messages, or calls.

A mock-up of the customised messages.
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"People's accounts have already been secured by the action we took two weeks ago to reset the access tokens for people who were potentially exposed - no one needs to log out again, and no one needs to change their password," Rosen said, according to Wired.Rosen has also clarified that Messenger, Messenger Kids, Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus, Workplace, Pages, payments, third-party apps, or advertising or developer accounts were not affected in the incident.

It was initially believed that third-party apps which were linked to one's Facebook account was affected in the incident:

                Here's Why You Got Logged Out Of Your Facebook Account (Hint: A Major Hack Has Happened)

Around 50 million Facebook accounts have been compromised.

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UK Reporter Barred From Sarawak Event After Asking Najib If He Will Resign As PM

A video of a UK journalist being chased away from an event after asking Prime Minister Najib Razak if he will resign following allegations of corruptions has gone viral on social media

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The video, released on UK-based Channel 4 News' Facebook Page, featured Jonathan Miller, the Asian correspondent for Channel 4 News who tried to ask Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak questions on allegations of corruption although the PM walked past Miller without acknowledging the journalist.  However, Miller and his cameraman were seen being asked by security personnel to leave the Wisma Bapa Malaysia in Kuching, Sarawak where the Prime Minister had just arrived to join other leaders for the swearing-in ceremony of Adenan Satem as chief minister, following Barisan Nasional's landslide win in the Sarawak state election on 7 May.The video that was uploaded just three days ago, on 13 May, has gained more than 1.4 million views and almost 25,000 shares on Facebook so far.

In the video, an unidentified individual had blocked him from covering the press conference at the venue, saying, "This isn’t your country.”

A screengrab of the video, where a man told Miller, "This is not your country.".
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Miller had then asked the policemen at the scene if he could enter, but was denied from doing so.Quizzed by local journalists, Miller said he had asked Najib about corruption."The question I asked your prime minister tonight was that - he was accused of personal involvement in a huge corruption scandal." "And he has given some answers, but I know for many Malaysian friends and journalists, the answers he has given are inadequate," he said.

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Although local media had reported the incident a week earlier, it only gained widespread attention after Channel 4 News posted the video on its Facebook page

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More than 1,000 comments were found in the comment section on video, many of which condemned the Malaysian government's reaction to Miller's question.

Watch the video and the full report by Jonathan Miller on the corruption allegations related to PM Najib and the Sarawak state elections here:

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In March, Australian journalist Linton Besser and his cameraman were arrested and detained in Malaysia because they had tried to approach PM Najib Razak "aggressively":

                Police Claimed ABC Journalists Approached PM Najib Aggressively But Video Shows Otherwise

The Australian duo was detained in Malaysia for six hours last Saturday, 12 March.

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Link Your Maybank2u Account To Your Grab, Lazada & Shopee E-Wallets To Enjoy More Perks

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Most Malaysians opt to shop online nowadays, and there's no denying that we feel a sense of happiness when we're adding things to our virtual cart on platforms like Lazada, Shopee, and Grab.
The best part is when our parcels finally arrive, it feels like it's a gift from you... to yourself!

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Well, guess what? Shopping online just got waaay more enjoyable, not to mention, easier and convenient, too. There's a Maybank2u-only service that simplifies the top up and checkout process on platforms like Shopee, Lazada, and Grab. All you gotta do is link your Maybank2u account to selected e-wallets or e-commerce sites, woohoo! In a nutshell, whenever you use Maybank2u to complete a transaction online, you won't need to log in to M2U and wait for a Transaction Authorisation Code (TAC). Instead, you can top up or checkout with just a few clicks by linking M2U to your individual e-wallets!

Wanna know the best part of using this feature? Here are some benefits that you'll be able to enjoy when you top up and checkout using M2U!

Also, don't forget to keep your eyes peeled because there will be so many rewards and discounts coming your way when you use this feature on the Grab, Shopee, or the Lazada app.

1. Topping up your e-wallets on Grab, Lazada, and Shopee are so much easier

- Grab: Just link your M2U account directly to your GrabPay e-wallet, and customise your top-up amount as you please. This makes it convenient when you're in a rush because you can complete your payment with a few clicks of a button. You can also set up Auto Top Up using your associated M2U account to top up GrabPay when your balance goes low.

STEP 1: Head over to the Grab appSTEP 2: Tap on your GrabPay walletSTEP 3: Tap on the 'Top Up' tab, select 'Linked bank account', and link your M2U accountSTEP 4: You can opt to set a daily top-up limit for your GrabPay e-walletSTEP 5: If you prefer auto top up, select 'Manage Top Up', choose your linked M2U account, and customise your Auto Top Up amount

Psst! There's a Maybank Bonanza Challenge coming up where you can win even more GrabRewards Points when you use your GrabPay e-wallet. That way, you can redeem those points for more discounts. So worth it, leh! For additional information, follow Maybank on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay updated.

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- Lazada: Lazada has a huuuge marketplace, making it easy to shop for all your wants and needs in the convenience of one app. What's better is that when you link your M2U account with your Lazada Wallet, you'll stand a chance to enjoy many more rewards too. Just look at the image below for the steps that you can follow.

Jeng jeng jeng... Set your calendars for 22 to 29 March, because Maybank is running a promo for Lazada's 10th birthday! During the campaign period, all you gotta do is top up RM50 with a linked M2U account to get RM5 instant cashback. Read more here. T&C apply.

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- Shopee: Wanna enjoy a smooth checkout experience with Shopee? Just link your M2U account to your ShopeePay, and eliminate the hassle of having to input a TAC code. Check out the image below for the steps on how you can link your M2U account to your ShopeePay.

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2. Not on ShopeePay? Eh, chill! Now, you can also have the option of linking your M2U account directly to Shopee, so there's no need to go through that additional step of logging in to your M2U account when you wanna checkout.

Linking your M2U account directly to your Shopee account will make your life sooooo much easier. After you've linked your accounts, you can use M2U as usual without having to go through the login and TAC procedures.

STEP 1: Under 'Payment Method', tap on the Maybank2u logo and loginSTEP 2: To link your Maybank or MAE account with Shopee, select your chosen Maybank bank account or MAE accountSTEP 3: Enter the 6-digit Transaction Authorisation Code sent to your mobile number

Also, when you top up or checkout on Shopee with a linked M2U account, it's like a gift that keeps on giving because you might be surprised with free shipping or cash vouchers exclusively for M2U users, wah!

If you're still on the fence on why you should link your Maybank account, here are a few reasons why:

1. Top ups and direct payments are now faster and easier with this feature. You can top up your e-wallet and make direct payments on certain e-commerce sites without having to log into your Maybank account or validate transactions with TAC. Simply ensure that the transaction does not exceed your daily limit.2. Once you've linked your accounts, you'll be able to make smooth top ups and direct payments from your current, savings, or MAE account. You can specify a daily limit (up to RM250 or RM1,000) and an expiry date for your connected account to keep it safe. The duration of the link will be determined by the expiration date.3. If you have any qualms about logging in to your Maybank2u account in public, you won't have anything to worry about. Whether it's topping up your e-wallets or making secure direct payments with your connected account while out and about, this feature will keep your login data hidden.

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4. It's also super secure, as all data is encrypted. Rest assured that your current, savings, or MAE account is secure with Maybank, and that none of your online banking information will be shared with any e-wallet or e-commerce platforms.5. You can only link one Maybank2u account per e-wallet account. Select your favourite Maybank account to be linked to the e-wallet of your choice. Remember to only link your Maybank account to your personal e-wallet account to keep your account even more secure.

It's easy to connect your favourite e-wallet to your M2U account for a seamless payment experience! Find out more on this website.

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Are Malaysians Good Friends Or Not? Take This Poll To Find Out!

'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw', the new spin-off from the ultra successful 'Fast & Furious' movie franchise, is finally hitting local cinemas soon!

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Ever since Shaw attempted to kill Hobbs in 'Furious 7', the duo have swapped smack talk and body blows as they’ve tried to take each other down. They even had an epic no-holds-barred prison-wide brawl when they ended up in the same hidden facility where only the baddest of the bad are tossed in 'The Fate of the Furious'.In this movie, sworn adversaries Hobbs and Shaw will have to put their differences aside again and team up to stop an insidious new bio-threat that could alter humanity forever. The fate of the world is in the hands of these rivals with a begrudging respect for each other.Check out the action-packed trailer below:

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Friends, frenemies, or foes... Are you and your "bestie" more ride or die like Dom and Brian or do you actually love to hate each other like Hobbs and Shaw?
Take the poll below to find out!

Put yourself to the test by choosing how you'd react in these friendship-related situations.Poll not loading? Hit 'refresh' and try again!

So, how does the way you treat your friends measure up to everyone else? Are you a true friend who will always go the extra mile or are you just tagging along for the ride?

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Don't forget to catch 'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw' when it comes out in local cinemas nationwide on 1 August 2019!


Those "Live" Space Videos That You've Been Sharing On Facebook Are Fake

Not everything you see on the Internet is true.
Case in point - that "live" video of the International Space Station you might have seen floating on Facebook is fake.

Several media sites like Unilad and Viral USA posted "live" videos yesterday, 26 October, that purportedly showing video feeds from the International Space Station.The videos have been widely shared and view by netizens, with over 20 million views and 500k shares.

The thing is, the videos are fake and NASA confirms it

A screen capture of the video.
Image via Viral USA

“While the agency provides live views from exterior space station cameras through the ISS HD Earth Viewing Experiment, **there has been no activity outside the space station since the Orbital ATK Cygnus cargo spacecraft arrived to the orbital laboratory on Sunday,” NASA said in an email statement sent to Gizmodo.NASA also didn't share any live videos on its official Facebook page.

Mashable also pointed out that the videos look suspiciously similar to this space expedition from 2013

An ISS expedition from 2013 that looks very familiar to the "live" videos.
Image via YouTube

See the similarities?
Image via YouTube

NASA added that the next live stream event on Facebook - the Expedition 49 crew return, is scheduled for this Saturday, 29 October.

Don't believe everything you see on the Internet, guys! Just because something is going viral, doesn't mean it's true. Always do your research! :D

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A Couple And A 'Datuk' Scammed 1,000 People Of RM55 Million. Here's How They Did It

Earlier this week, Selangor police made four arrests

First, they arrested a 30-year-old businesswoman and her 31-year-old husband at the Suria Jelutong service apartments in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam. Then they nabbed a 47-year-old 'Datuk' in Puchong and along with a 30-year-old woman in Kajang.

They were arrested after several reports were lodged against them for scamming over 1,000 people of RM55 million in a dubious "digital camouflage uniform" deal

During the arrests, police also seized various documents, cheques, cheque books, four mobile phones, a Macbook, a Mercedes E250 and BMW 328GT from the suspects.

The 30-year-old businesswoman, who came from Besut, Terengganu, had secured a contract from the Defence Ministry to supply awnings, reported The Malay Mail

However, she had other plans.She used the official contract letter to forge documents to make it look like the Defence Ministry gave her a multi-million ringgit project to supply digital camouflage uniforms.Using the forged documents, she along with her husband, lured over 1,000 people, from her village and civil servants, to "invest" in their dubious.They claimed that they did not have enough funds to fulfil the tender requirements. They promised them returns of between 30% and 90%.

At first, some of the "investors" did receive returns

However, the "returns" turned out to be money invested by other people.Soon enough, as the couple's scheme grew, they started keeping the cash and the so-called "returns" stopped.The people, mainly from Terengganu and the Klang Valley, who were lured by the couple were in their 20s and 50s. Many even took loans from family and friends in order to invest.The minimum investment amount that one person had to give was RM10,000. The largest investment they received was RM900,000, made by an Aviation industry professional.Their scheme started in April 2015 and the couple raked in RM55 million.

While many reports were lodged, police investigation revealed that they also fooled high-profile and prominent figures. However, none of them has lodged reports yet.

“We seized a record book from the suspects listing their investors and amounts they had invested. There are high-profile names in there but none of them have lodged reports. Perhaps they are embarrassed,” Selangor Commercial Crime Investigation Department Deputy Chief Supt Mazelan Paijan was quoted as saying by The Mail Mail.

Image via Bernama via NST

Their scam was exposed after a clerk grew suspicious when she did not receive any returns on her investment

She decided to take matters into her own hand and checked with the Defence Ministry. During her investigation, she found the documents the couple had shown to people were fake. She then lodged a police report about being cheated along with 40 others.

After the couple knew that the people they fooled have filed police reports, they went on the run, moving houses many times around Selangor, reported New Straits Times

Based on their investigation, the police say the suspects have eight additional luxury cars including a Porche, which are yet to be seized. They also have properties gained through illegal means. However, none of them was registered under their names.While the police are working to identify the whereabouts of the vehicles, and also to identify the properties that they bought, Mazelan stressed that those who are keeping the vehicles, or have the couple's properties registered under their own names, are urged to come forward. He said if they fail to do so, they can also be charged for abetting criminal activities and being in possession of stolen items."Police are also looking for seven more suspects aged between 28 and 55," he said.


Penang High Court Has Allowed This Woman To Walk Free For Allegedly Murdering Her Maid

This is Ambika MA Shan, also known as S. Ambika

Image via Malaysiakini

She is the employer who allegedly murdered her Indonesian maid

Last year, the 61-year-old woman was charged with the murder of 21-year-old Adelina in the Bukit Mertajam Magistrate's Court on 21 February.Ambika was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries a mandatory death sentence upon conviction, reported Malaysiakini.

This is Adelina, the murdered maid

Image via FMT

Adelina was allegedly repeatedly abused by her employers in Taman Kota Permai, Bukit Mertajam. She died while she was being treated at the Bukit Mertajam Hospital on 10 February 2018.

She was found outside the front gate of her employers' house with bruises on her face and head. She had serious injuries on her arms and legs.Adelina suffered daily abuse at the hands of her employers, who constantly scolded and beat her up. They forced her to sleep on the porch with their dog and would only provide occasional meals.The alleged abused only came to light when a police report was lodged by an aide to DAP Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim, who provided photos of Adelina forced to sleep at the front porch, along with the family dog.According to Seberang Prai Tengah district police chief Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abdul Hamid, after police received the information about the maid being abused, they immediately deployed personnel to the scene."There was swelling on the victim's head and face, as well as other injuries on her arms and legs," police chief Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abdul Hamid was quoted as saying.

More than a year after being charged with the murder, S. Ambika has been allowed to walk free by the High Court on 18 April 2019

The accused employer's case to light after women's rights watchdog Tenaganita learned of the acquittal through an article in Kwong Wah Daily and tweeted about it yesterday. In the tweet, Tenaganita asked where is justice for Adelina?The 61-year-old Ambika, who was facing the mandatory death penalty under Section 302 of the Penal Code for the murder of her maid in February last year, is reported to have been granted a full acquittal on Friday, 19 April, after the prosecution asked for a discharge not amounting to an acquittal, The Malaysian Insight reported.

Reacting to the High Court's decision, Tenaganita executive director Glorene A. Das said that they are "extremely shocked" by it

"Tenaganita and our partner JPIT in Kupang are distraught with this news. We cannot imagine the unbearable grief of Adelina’s family," she said in a statement posted on Tenaganita's twitter account. The tweet has since gone viral, with over 1k RTs.

			The Attorney General's office needs to explain why the prosecution has failed to bring justice for Adelina when there was substantive evidence in this case.
        Glorene A. Das.

"Adelina is dead. She was a young woman made to work for two years without pay. She was a young woman whose body was brutalised."Her death has to mean something. Why have our courts failed her? Why has the Malaysian government failed her? Where is justice for Adelina?"

 URGENT: Where is JUSTICE for Adelina? Adelina Sao, 21, was found sleeping with the dog outside her employer's home, her body covered in burn marks. She was rescued, but died of organ failure. Yesterday, her employer was acquitted. We are outraged. Where is #JusticeForAdelina? pic.twitter.com/jMe9d7CqEH— TENAGANITA (@Tenaganita) April 19, 2019