Woman Comes Back To Her Hotel Room In Kelantan Only To Find A Man Hiding In The Closet

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Recently, a woman who came back into her hotel room in Kelantan was shocked when she opened the closet only to find a man hiding inside it

The woman took to her TikTok account, @dobidina.hq, to share the absolutely frightening experience.According to a minute-long video posted on 7 May, the incident took place on Thursday, 5 May in one of the rooms at the Perdana Kota Bharu, Kelantan. The video has since gone viral with over a million views.The luxury hotel is part of Attana Hotels & Resort.When questioned by the woman, the man — who is in his early 20s — claimed that he has been scammed and that he was supposed to meet a woman named Sarah, whom he had already banked in money.Incidentally, the woman who posted the TikTok video is also named Sarah.In the video, the woman continues to demand to know from the man who he is and what he is doing inside her room, where she has been staying with her family. She also states that she's a regular at the hotel and this sort of incident has never happened before with her. The man avoids answering her questions.According to the woman, there was a 'Do Not Disturb' sign placed outside the room.

  @dobidina.hq buka almari jumpa pakaian  buka almari jumpa org  #attanahotels #hotel #kelate #hotelperdanakb #siakapkeli #mstar #fypkelantan #xybzca #raya2022 #penceroboh #viral #fyp #erafm  original sound - DOBI DINA - DOBI DINA

Following the incident, the hotel has released a statement

In the statement posted on both its Instagram and Facebook page yesterday, 7 May, Perdana Kota Bharu general manager Mohd Iqmal Muslim said that the unfortunate incident "is an isolated incident".According to Mohd Iqmal, the suspect has been arrested by the police."As this is an ongoing investigation by the police, we are unable to comment further at this stage. The management would like to assure our hotel guest that safety and security is our utmost priority," he added.

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Meanwhile, in a statement last night, Kota Bharu district police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud confirmed that the man has been arrested

In the statement, Rosdi said that the incident happened at around 10.30pm when the woman and her family came back but were unable to open the room door through their access card.The family then contacted the hotel staff, who accessed the door for them. Upon entering, an unidentified Malay man was found inside the room, leaving the woman and her family in shock and confusion.

According to Rosdi, the man works as a security guard

A preliminary drug screening on the suspect came back positive for methamphetamine.The suspect also has three previous records related to drug offences, Rosdi stated.He has since been remanded under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code, a mechanism that allows the detention of a suspect for more than 24 hours to enable the police to complete their investigation.An investigation is being carried out under Section 448 of the Penal Code for house-trespass.

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

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

Back in March, a woman called out a man for recording her using his phone without her permission at Chinoz in KLCC:

                "I Saw That!" — Woman Films & Calls Out The Man Who Recorded Her Without Consent In KLCC

After he was confronted, the man did not apologise but only nodded, smiled, and even gave a thumbs up to her at one p...

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You Know You're A Savvy Traveller When These 17 Things Come Naturally To You

1. The ability to research like your life depends on it

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If there's a place with the best local cuisine tucked in the most hidden locations, you'll still be able to find it.

2. You patiently watch airlines like a hawk for insanely good deals

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3. You don't hesitate to snatch an amazing flight deal when you come across one

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You better get on that AirAsia's free seat promo right now.

4. You commit to travel plans at an undetermined future date

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5. You plan your schedule around your travels and not the other way around

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"But it's 6 months from now. What do you know you'll be doing by then?" "Well, I know now I'll be travelling!"

6. But you'll never be caught travelling in a congestion with other tourists during public holidays or peak seasons

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7. You have all sorts of essential travel apps downloaded on your phone

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You have tried and tested all sorts of apps and found the perfect ones to make your travels as hassle-free as possible.

8. You plan everything out in a day-to-day itinerary, down to the details to maximise your time

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You're the man with the plan. The chick with the Excel sheet. You gotta do what you gotta do, with so many things to do and see, but so little time.

9. Having a pen and journal (or at least paper) with you at all times

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Something so simple yet so essential, but they might just save you from situations like having to fill out forms or jotting down notes when asking for help. Anything goes when travelling, so it's best to be prepared.

10. Overpacking is not an issue because you've gotten efficient and streamlined packing down to a science

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You amaze yourself sometimes with your own impeccable packing skills.

11. That includes having your own version of a DIY travel first aid kit

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You never know, you might need something to relieve that headache or calm your tummy after trying some exotic food foreign to your body.

12. Scanning and keeping digital copies of your itinerary, travel documents and passport stored on your device or on a cloud service

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You always have digital back-up copies in case you lose the physical documents. Plus, they're so easy to refer to.

13. You're always prepared with cool must-have gadgets like universal power adapters, power banks, etc.

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14. Going through airport security doesn't intimidate you because you've memorised the drill

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15. There's a sleep schedule you follow so you won't experience jetlag

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There's nothing worse than tiredly dragging yourself when you're supposed to be experiencing fully the wonders of travelling.

16. That unexplainable instinct you have, being able to tell if you're being cheated or conned

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17. You have a secret stash of money you reserve to exclusively satisfy your wanderlust

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You don't have to dig up much from your savings for your next trip because AirAsia's Free Seats promotion is back!

AirAsia is back with their free seats promotion and there are three million promo seats up for grabs. From as low as RM9.54 one way inclusive of applicable taxes and fee, these promotional fares are available to various domestic and international destination like Macau, Saigon, Lombok, Krabi, Perth, Seoul, Tokyo and so many more. Better go book your tickets now before they're all snatched up!

Bon voyage, it's time to start planning! ;)

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M'sians Are The Most Respectful Towards School Principals According To This Global Survey

A study conducted by a global education charity foundation revealed that Malaysians have the highest regard for school principals out of 35 countries polled

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Respondents of the Varkey Foundation's Global Teacher Status Index 2018 (GTSI 2018) were asked to rank 14 professions in order of respect. Malaysians ranked its school principals as the highest out of all the professions, which included doctors and social workers.According to the survey, Malaysia is one of only three countries in which teachers were thought to be the most similar profession to doctors. The other two nations were China and Russia.

Malaysia ranked second after China in terms of respect for teachers, and fourth in terms of whether they would encourage their children to become teachers

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49% of the Malaysian respondents said that they would definitely or probably encourage their children to become teachers.However, it was revealed that Malaysian teachers work the least hours of all the countries surveyed, at 26.1 hours per week.This is approximately half the amount of time that teachers in countries such as New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Singapore, reportedly work.

A key finding of the survey is the direct correlation between the status of teachers in society and the performance of children in school

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"Countries which have higher teacher status are more likely to record higher Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) scores," the 2018 Index revealed, indicating that a high teacher status likely leads to greater student outcomes in that country.The report revealed that teacher status is rising globally, as 13 of the countries polled in 2013 and 2018 have seen their teacher status score increase."Now we can say beyond a doubt that respecting teachers isn't only an important moral duty ― it's essential for a country's educational outcomes," said founder Sunny Varkey, Malay Mail reported.

Meanwhile, the Education Ministry will be seeking help from Finland to improve Malaysia's education system:

                Finland Is Sending Education Experts To Help Malaysia Improve Its Education System

Here's to a fruitful collaboration!

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268 Imej CGI Dan 9 Lagi Perkara Tentang 'Ola Bola' Yang Masih Ramai Tak Tahu

1. Rumah Hantu funfair pelbagai guna

Set funfair ini dibina 'from scratch'.
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Sebuah funfair tahun 80-an, lengkap dengan Ferris wheel, carousel, dan gerai-gerai permainan telah dibina khas dan dirobohkan selepas beberapa hari penggambaran, kecuali Rumah Hantu, bukan kerana apa-apa yang menyeramkan.Rumah Hantu itu kemudian diubah menjadi bahagian dalam helikopter di mana skuad Harimau Malaya menyanyikan lagu "Inilah Barisan Kita". Ya, mereka tidak menaiki helikopter sebenar untuk babak tersebut.

Rumah Hantu bertukar menjadi bilik persalinan.
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Selepas itu, ia bertukar pula menjadi bilik persalinan stadium untuk merakam salah satu adegan paling penting di mana Ali mengungkapkan quote popular, "Kita menang sama-sama, kita kalah pun sama-sama".

2. Stadium Merdeka jadi 4 tingkat dan misai Eric

Stadium Merdeka 4 tingkat.
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Terdapat sebanyak 268 imej janaan komputer atau CGI digunakan dalam filem Ola Bola. Selain membina semula stadium dari 2 tingkat kepada 4 tingkat, kesan CGI juga digunakan untuk meramaikan bilangan penonton di dalam stadium semasa perlawanan, serta menjelmakan helikopter tentera menggunakan skrin hijau.

Uishhhhh gempak habis. Sampai macam ni sekali CGI dia. Tapi nampak real giler …. Memang gempak habis #OlaBola . Patut la #KembalinyaKeyakinan . Korang kena tengok sendiri macam mana dia orang buat. SUPERB!!!Posted by Astro Shaw Sdn Bhd on Saturday, January 30, 2016

Malah kesan CGI turut digunakan dalam adegan lain, seperti babak Ah Cai menjaringkan gol di funfair, dan juga misai Eric dalam beberapa adegan tertentu!

Eric tidak mengenakan misai pun sebenarnya dalam adegan di funfair.
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3. Bukan orang Korea yang ambil sepakan penalti

Anak kepada Wong Kam Fook.
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Pemain pasukan Korea yang mengambil sepakan penalti pada perlawanan terakhir itu sebenarnya dimainkan oleh anak kepada bekas penjaga gol kebangsaan Wong Kam Fook.Dan lagi satu, anda perasan tak Pengarah Chiu juga ada membuat kemunculan cameo dalam filem ini? Mesti ramai yang tak perasan.

4. Maksud disebalik nama 'Harry Mountain' yang sangat deep

Harry Mountain bermaksud 'Harimau Turns'.
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Pernah tertanya-tanya kenapa watak jurulatih Inggeris itu diberi nama Harry Mountain?Harry Mountain ... Harrymoun tain ... Harimau Turns!Menurut Pengarah Chiu, kehadiran Harry adalah bertujuan untuk "menghidupkan semula pasukan Harimau Malaya" daripada pasukan belasahan kepada sebuah pasukan yang digeruni di Asia.

5. Potret keluarga Rahman kurang sesaat

Potret keluarga Rahman.
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Chiu bersama krew produksinya memang terkenal dalam aspek memberi perhatian secara terperinci atau attention to detail. Sebagai contoh, terdapat satu potret keluarga Rahman tergantung di dinding rumahnya walaupun ternyata potret itu hanya muncul kurang daripada satu saat yang anda mungkin tidak perasan langsung!

6. Aksi gigit-menggigit

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Ah Cai atau "skru kecil" dalam skuad merupakan watak yang mempercayai perkara tahyul. Sifat ini boleh dilihat sepanjang filem, dari jersi No. 14 yang dikatakan "suei" atau membawa malang, kepada kalung azimat yang dipakainya, jersi dengan cop tokong, sehinggalah perbuatan menggigit kasut baru agar kasut itu tidak akan menyakiti kakinya kemudian.Dan adakah anda perasan, Muthu juga meniru perbuatan Ah Cai dengan menggigit sarung tangan baru yang telah diberikan kepadanya oleh Eric, sebelum bermulanya perlawanan?

7. Beratus-ratus rambut palsu, beratus-ratus pelakon tambahan, dan beratus-ratus helaian jersi

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Untuk mewujudkan suasana tahun 80-an, sebanyak 252 rambut palsu digunakan untuk digayakan kepada pelakon, termasuk beratus-ratus pelakon tambahan atau ekstra. Dan beberapa rambut palsu juga diperbuat daripada rambut sebenar!Selain itu, lebih daripada 180 helai jersi negara-negara yang berbeza telah dihasilkan untuk filem ini.

8. Jersi No. 9 Balak Eric

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Adakah Eric dapat memakai jersi No. 10? Sebenarnya, Balak Eric pada pemulaan filem telah pun memberi jawapan untuk persoalan ini.Kalau mata anda cukup tajam, anda akan dapat lihat jersi yang dipegang oleh Balak Eric di tangannya ketika bertemu Marianne merupakan jersi No. 9. Perasan tak?Kenalah tonton lagi sekali kalau masih tak yakin!

9. Bruce Lee 'ka-cha'!

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Bruce Lee memang cukup terkenal dalam lingkungan tahun 80-an dan legasi lagenda itu masih tidak terpadam sehingga ke hari ini. Bukan sahaja Rahman yang meniru gaya 'ka-cha' semasa menjadi pengulas, poster Bruce Lee, dan superstar Teresa Teng dan Brigitte Lin turut muncul beberapa kali dalam adegan hostel.

10. Kemunculan Dato Rahim Razali dan Datuk Soh Chin Aun

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Watak cameo personaliti sukan Dato Rahim Razali dan Datuk Soh Chin Aun memberi penonton satu kejutan yang amat menyentuh hati.Sebelum menjadi pelakon, Dato Rahim Razali merupakan pengulas sukan paling berpengaruh di negara. Manakala Datuk Soh Chin Aun pula merupakan salah seorang pemain utama yang terlibat dalam menjulang pasukan Malaysia ke sukan Olimpik Moscow 1980.Fakta menarik: Datuk Soh Chin Aun juga diberi gelaran 'Tauke' oleh rakan sepasukan pada waktu itu.

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Anda dah tengok macam mana rupa sebenar para pelakon Ola Bola in real life?

                Inilah Rupa Sebenar 10 Watak Filem Ola Bola 'In Real Life'. Macam Tak Percaya!

Cuba letak misai dan rambut palsu pada diri anda. Tengok apa jadi lepastu.

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Malaysians May Be Able To Buy Rice At A Cheaper Price Soon

Consumers can expect rice to get cheaper following the termination of Padiberas Nasional Bhd's (BERNAS) monopoly on rice imports

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The days of BERNAS being the country's sole rice importer are over as Minister of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Salahuddin Ayub announced last week, on 6 June, that the monopoly to import rice by BERNAS had been terminated after the issue was brought up in a Cabinet meeting. Today, 13 June, Salahuddin said breaking up BERNAS' monopoly will not lead to an increase in rice prices and lower prices is be expected instead. "I'm sure the termination of this monopoly could lower or control the price of rice as it relates to demand and supply. When we break this monopoly, then there will be competition," he said, as reported by Sinar Harian. He stressed that Bernas will still import rice, but opportunity will also be given to other companies to do the same.

The minister's comments come just a day after BERNAS chief executive officer Ismail Mohamed Yusof said that the price of rice cannot go any more lower than the current market rates

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According to Malay Mail, Ismail told reporters after a meeting with the Council of Eminent Persons yesterday that he is of the opinion that the existing system should be maintained. He defended the monopoly policy, saying that the "system works", while also welcoming the government's review for the best interests of all parties.He argued that the country has never faced any rice shortage, adding that Malaysia's paddy is among the highest in the region and that the price of rice in the country is among the cheapest in the region.When asked if he thinks prices of rice could be lowered with the end of the rice monopoly, Ismail responded by saying that lower prices would affect the livelihoods of farmers. "60% of rice is local rice so when you talk cheaper prices, that means lower income for farmers."As it is now, a bowl of rice costs 26 sen so how much cheaper do you want it to be? Rice is already cheap. It is affordable to everyone," Ismail was quoted as saying by Malay Mail.

Recently, Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen said BERNAS were making profits at the expense of consumers

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The Stampin MP said on Sunday, 10 June, that the monopoly policy allowed BERNAS to be the sole rice importer and the company managed to gain profits due to this practice. He cited several figures about the prices of imported fragrant rice and the prices of the rice when resold to wholesalers.New Straits Times (NST) reported Chong as saying that the prices of imported fragrant and white rice are influenced by the profit gained by BERNAS. "Bernas gains an annual gross profit of RM104 million from the import of rice in Sarawak alone, while consumers have to spend a lot on the daily essential goods."With the abolishment of the monopoly system on rice imports, consumers will be able to buy rice at a cheaper price," Chong was quoted as saying.

In other recent news, the proposal for Internet access to be made a constitutional right would be brought to the Cabinet soon, according to Gobind Singh Deo:

                Gobind Singh Wants To Make Internet Access A Constitutional Right For Malaysians

He will bring the proposal to the Cabinet in the near future.

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Ministry Concerned Over High Number Of Chinese And Indian Tourists Who Have Not Left M'sia

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) is concerned over the large number of Chinese and Indian tourists who have overstayed in the country

As reported by Free Malaysia Today yesterday, 3 December, the 2018 Auditor-General's Report stated that there was no exit records for more than 95% of Chinese and Indian tourists who visited Malaysia.MOHA Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin said that the issue has been handed over to the Immigration Department for investigation."Immigration enforcement action will be taken against them," he was quoted as saying by Free Malaysia Today.

MOHA Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin (right).
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According to the audit report, 79,799 Chinese tourist arrived through the Malaysian Immigration System between 2016 and 2018

However, a total of 76,258 tourists have no exit records.As for the Indian tourists, The Star reported that out of the 41,243 arrivals between 2017 and 2018, it was found that 39,806 of them have no record of exit dates.

However, Immigration Department director-general Khairul Dzaimee Daud said these figures were inaccurate

In Free Malaysia Today's report,  Khairul clarified that the actual number of Chinese tourists who had not left was 18,341.He attributed this discrepancy to the tourists using the Electronic Travel Registration & Information (eNTRI) system, a visa-free facility for visitors from China and India.Due to eNTRI, problems arise in tracking the tourists exists, especially if they leave Malaysia using the normal system or the regular social visit pass.Khairul said they would meet the National Audit Department to update the figures.

Immigration Department says 18,341 tourists from China have not left the country.
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Meanwhile, following complaints about Chinese nationals being disrespectful towards Malaysian sensitivities, China has promised that they will be taught to behave:

                China's Ambassador Said Chinese Tourists Will Be Taught How To Behave Properly In Malaysia

He cited an incident that happened in June where tourists from China had acted insensitively in front of a mosque.

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[TERKINI] Tempoh Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Dilanjutkan Sehingga 14 April 2020

Kerajaan hari ini telah memutuskan untuk melanjutkan pelaksanaan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan sehingga 14 April 2020

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Pengumuman itu telah dibuat sendiri oleh Perdana Menteri Malaysia, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin dalam satu sidang media khas yang diadakan hari ini, 25 Mac 2020 pada jam 1 petang. Beliau menjelaskan, "Saya memaklumkan pelanjutan tempoh ini lebih awal supaya saudara saudari lebih bersedia. "Anda yang berada di kampung tak perlu bergegas balik ke Kuala Lumpur hujung minggu ini. Duduklah dulu di kampung dan jangan ke mana-mana. Anak-anak yang sepatutnya balik ke asrama, tak perlu balik ke asrama lagi. Tunggu dulu. "Pejabat-pejabat yang masih ditutup tak perlu dibuka lagi. Jika ada perkara penting yang nak diurus dalam tempoh dua tiga minggu yang akan datang, rancanglah dari sekarang bagaimana nak menguruskannya," katanya.

Tempoh Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan dilanjutkan sehingga 14 April 2020. - YAB PM, Tan Sri @MuhyiddinYassin— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) March 25, 2020

"Please stay calm and don't panic"

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"Even though we have extended the Movement Control Order, you don’t have to unnecessarily stock up on food because the supply is sufficient. "I assure you that food is enough for everybody. I know you feel burdened but I don’t have a choice. I have to extend the Movement Control Order for your own safety," jelas Tan Sri Muhyiddin ketika berucap.

Selain itu, tempoh kuatkuasa perintah ini akan dikaji dari semasa ke semasa. Jika ada keperluan untuk dilanjutkan lagi, pengumuman akan dibuat. Yang penting, kerajaan mohon supaya saudara-saudari sentiasa bersedia untuk duduk lebih lama di rumah.

Ingat, patuhi arahan dan sila duduk di dalam rumah. Teruskan mengikuti perkembangan mengenai Covid-19 hanya di SAYS Seismik!

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Photos Show Restaurant Workers In Seri Kembangan Cleaning Poultry And Fish By The Roadside

Images showing restaurant workers in Seri Kembangan handling poultry and fish by the roadside have gone viral on social media

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The images were uploaded to Facebook by Louisa Won on 21 July, receiving over 9,000 shares and 1,000 comments at the time of writing.

Won said she witnessed the unsanitary practice at a restaurant near Equine Park in Seri Kembangan

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"The owner should be paying more attention to cleanliness. Why would you allow your workers to place ingredients by the roadside?" she wrote.

The restaurant manager has since claimed that the pictures were taken out of context

Speaking to The Star Online, the manager - who only wanted to be known as Chee - denied claims that his staff had cleaned poultry by the road, adding that they were actually cleaning fishes that had fallen out from the plastic bags that contained them. The fishes were then picked up and taken into the kitchen, Chee said. He asserted that the restaurant would always handle poultry meticulously as it is one of their best-selling dishes.

As for the plastic bags seen on ground next to the workers, Chee clarified that those bags contained vegetables left by their suppliers

"The workers did not have time to pick up the plastic bags into the kitchen yet," he said as quoted by The Star Online. However, Chee acknowledged that it was wrong to place the vegetables on the road even though they were in plastic bags.

You can read the full post here:

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Last week, a mamak employee in Klang was caught preparing food shirtless:

                Mamak Employee Caught Shirtless And Scratching Himself While Preparing Food In Viral Video

"No one should be naked let alone scratching their bodies while preparing food in a restaurant."

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"OMG, DISGUSTING!" - Netizens React To A Rat Spotted In Mid Valley Bakery

Several images showing a rat scurrying on top of some bread in a popular bakery have been making it rounds on social media recently, sparking outrage among Malaysians

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It is believed that the photos were taken at a popular bakery outlet in Mid Valley Megamall in Kuala Lumpur.  A woman, named 'Melon Roux', shared the shocking photos on Facebook on Sunday, 23 October. Her post went viral and has received more than 4,000 shares so far.

"It's a famous bakery in the Klang Valley area, you can recognise it by their logo but (I'm) not going to mention their name."

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Melon Roux wrote that it has been awhile since she last visited this bakery. While she was happily choosing her pastries, a friend suddenly shouted.  "I was surprised and asked what happened but he never answered me but keep staring at the tray of bread in front of him," she said."When I look towards what he was looking at, I was stunned for a second! I returned all the pastries that were on my tray and told one of the staff about this. Hopefully, they will be more alert of such incident in the future."

Needless to say, the discovery does not sit well with many netizens online who exclaimed their shock and disgust over the horrifying sight

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Although the bakery in question was not explicitly mentioned, netizens have speculated that it could be Komugi, a Japanese pastry franchise

A screenshot that allegedly shows Komugi Malaysia responding to the questions regarding the incident on Facebook has surfaced on social media.

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Netizens were appalled when Komugi Malaysia had apparently shifted the blame to Mid Valley Megamall's management. They were also shocked at Komugi's claim which states that the incident is a "known issue" at the shopping centre, suggesting that food contamination is an ongoing problem at Mid Valley Megamall but nothing has been done to resolve the matter. It is learnt that the reply from Komugi Malaysia has apparently been deleted, although the reason is not known at the moment.

The incident comes just a week after photos of rats found nesting in a tank of dried chillies went viral

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Photos taken at a Giant supermarket in Kuala Terengganu surfaced on social media last week showing rats nesting inside a tank of dried chillies. Netizens were outraged, criticising the management’s lack of monitoring and carelessness.  Following the incident, GCH Retail Malaysia Sdn Bhd issued a public apology and assured customers that the management has taken steps to ensure the incident will not happen again. "We would like to assure our customers that we are taking all necessary corrective actions to prevent history from repeating itself in any of our stores," Giant said in the media release.

Who do you think should be held responsible for incidents like this? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.


[FACT OR FAKE #53] Is It Really Illegal To Check Work E-Mails After 6PM In France?

On 10 April 2014, several posts on Twitter and Facebook stating that 'France has banned work emails after 6pm' started going viral. For example, this:

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And also this:

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Most of the posts quoted an article from The Guardian as their source

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So, did France really made it "illegal" to check work e-mails after 6pm? How much of this is a FACT or FAKE?

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FAKE: France did NOT ban work emails after 6pm. It is NOT a law. It was NOT voted by the French parliament, NOR ruled on by a French court.

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Far from a sweeping law that impacts millions of French workers, the so-called e-mail ban is a mere agreement between a federation of employers — from engineering and consulting companies — and two unions of workers (CFDT and CGC). It was designed to protect the workers’ health and well-being.

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Also, contrary to the reports, it affects only 250,000 people, most of them in management positions, and it won’t make anything "illegal"

If it's the boss, don't answer ... but only if your one 250,000 workers covered by the agreement
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According to the Guardian, the agreement “affects a million employees in the technology and consultancy sectors (including the French arms of Google, Facebook, Deloitte and PwC).” If it is true that the federation of employers represents almost a million employees, only a fraction of them are affected by the new rule.

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They are the employees working outside of the 35 hours per week frame and mostly occupying management positions. Far from the million announced by The Guardian, only 250,000 employees should be affected by the new rule.

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And, lastly but most importantly, the French employees can still send professional emails after 6pm

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The text never specifies any precise time after which the employees are not to exchange work emails. The Guardian may have based its assumption on the fact that many French workers working the traditional 35 hours a week get off work at 6 p.m.

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The only problem is that the employees affected by the deal work outside this time frame. They work longer hours and that’s precisely why this rule was made for them (they can work up to a maximum of 78 hours a week). These employees won’t stop sending work emails after 6 p.m.

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Your Twitter Account Might Get Banned If You Impersonate Someone, Even As A Joke

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Just a few days after taking the helm of Twitter, Elon Musk has already made several head-scratching decisions

From charging RM38 per month for a verified checkmark to firing ex-employees and allegedly asking them to come back, he has definitely turned a lot of heads.And his most recent tweets have garnered a lot of attention as well.

Musk said in a series of tweets that Twitter will be taking strict action against accounts specifically engaging in impersonation

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"Going forward, any Twitter handles engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying 'parody' will be permanently suspended," Musk wrote. Additionally, Musk went on to say that impersonations done by accounts with a verified checkmark will temporarily lose their verification status.

It also appears Musk has already taken action towards several accounts that impersonated him on Twitter

One of which is comedian Sarah Silverman, who posted a screenshot that her account was temporarily locked after she tweeted using Musk's name and profile picture on her account.

1) 9 days ago, 2) yesterday 3) today. We have fun pic.twitter.com/eTKAp8PBuK— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) November 7, 2022

Another comedian, Kathy Griffin, also had her account suspended for doing something similar. She changed her name and profile picture to suit Elon Musk's account and tweeted using that account.In fact, Elon made his announcement shortly after Griffin's tweet. Currently, it is unclear whether the ban on her account is temporary or permanent.

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You can see Musk's Twitter thread on the impersonation ban below:

Going forward, any Twitter handles engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying “parody” will be permanently suspended— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 6, 2022


Here's How To Make Every Day A Fun Adventure For Your Kids This School Holidays

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Kids these days get their entertainment from all kinds of sources, including the TV, the Internet, YouTube, and more

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Most of the time, kids watch content unsupervised. After all, it's hard for parents to keep watch over them 24/7. But with the recent news of negative influences coming from certain cartoon shows and video games, parents should be more cautious and aware of what their kids are consuming.Thankfully, there is a way for parents to give their kids access to safe, educational content and activities during this upcoming school holidays.

So don't worry, we've got you covered with a lineup of fun adventures and learning opportunities for your children.
Here's what you can look forward to this school holidays:

1. Watch people get slimed at Nickelodeon's Slime Time

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Remember the old Nickelodeon show 'Figure It Out', where they would pour buckets of slime on unfortunate partipants? Well, Astro is bringing the first slime event to Malaysia this March, so bring your kids over to have fun with the Slime Slide, Slime Shower, Slime Escape Room, and so much more!Nickelodeon Slime TimeDate: 15 to 31 March 2019Time: 10am to 10pmLocation: Sunway Pyramid, LG2, Orange ConcourseFor more information, check out their website.Pro Tip: Your kids may have too much fun getting dirty and messy, so bring along an extra set of clothes to change.

2. Can’t get enough of Slime? Make it with your kids at home in less than 10 minutes.

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Even if you can't make it to Nickelodeon's Slime Time, you can try doing it at home with your kids! It's the perfect way to entertain them for hours, and they'll definitely love squishing the gooey slime and experimenting with different colours. Here's how you can make your own slime:Mix 1⁄2 cup shampoo (the thicker the better) with 1⁄4 cup of cornstarch in a bowl.Add 3 drops of food colouring and some glitter.Add 1 tablespoon of water and stir. Slowly add 5 more tablespoons of water, stirring well after each one.Knead the slime for 5 minutes and it’s slime time!Pro Tip: Head over the YouTube to explore other slimy ideas.

3. Sing and dance along to your favourite tunes with Pinkfong, Baby Shark, Didi & Friends, and Tong Tong

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If you're in Kuching or planning to visit, there's good news for you! Pinkfong, Baby Shark, Didi & Friends, and Tong Tong will be flying to Kuching to spend the school holidays with you. Remember to bring your camera along to snap a photo with your favourite buddies.Pinkfong, Baby Shark, Didi & Friends, and Tong Tong PerformanceDate: 29 to 31 March 2019, Friday to SundayTime: 10am to 10pmLocation: The Spring Shopping Mall, KuchingCheck out the three-day itinerary here.Pro Tip: You can expect the place to be packed with all the hardcore fans, so be there early to secure your spot right in front of the stage.

4. If your kids love to dance and sing, bring them along to the Megastar Ministar Audition

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This is the perfect stage for your kids to show off their talents on the big screen! So if they've been practicing in the car, in the bathroom, or in front of the TV, now's the time to push them to become the next star. Find out more details about the audition here.Megastar Ministar Audition (Sabah)Date: 30 to 31 March 2019, Saturday and SundayLocation: Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, Kota KinabaluMegastar Ministar Audition (KL)Date: 6 to 7 April 2019, Saturday and SundayLocation: Sunway Putra Mall, Kuala LumpurPro Tip: Don’t stress your kids out. Let them be themselves and have fun on stage.

5. Help your kids brush up their Mandarin with Astro Xiao Tai Yang's brand new 'Play To Learn' album

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Get your kids to show off their singing and dance moves with this album, featuring a compilation of the best 23 songs from:Tong Tong Wonderland 2 (新童童欢乐园2)Doo Doo Rhythm and Beat (逗逗摇摇)Five Elves Musical Theme Song – We’re Wonder (五力魔法小精灵之奇幻旅程)You can get it soon at CD Rama, Got 1 Shop, Go Shop, and on demand during the launch in April. Follow Astro 小太阳 on Facebook for the latest updates.

6. Try something new, fun, and educational like simple science experiments you can do with our kids at home

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Science experiments are the perfect activity to stir up curiosity in your kids and get them excited about learning. If you're not sure where to start, you can try out this 'Rainbow Water' experiment. Here’s how it works:Ingredients needed:6 small transparent jars or paper cups5 paper towels folded into long stripsFood colouringWaterSteps:Place 6 jars in a row.Fill up the first, third and fifth jars with about 3 quarters of water, and add a few drops of food colouring (keep the colours separate).Dip one end of the paper towel into the jar with coloured water and connect the other end into the empty jar. Repeat for all 5 paper towels.Watch the coloured water travel up the paper towels and start mixing with each other.You now have a rainbow of colours!Pro Tip: Just search ‘Rainbow Water Experiment’ on Google or YouTube to try this amazing experiment!

7. Since the weather is hot and the haze is back, just stay at home, turn the air-cond on, and let your kids enjoy their favourite shows

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Sometimes, you're so busy with housework and chores that you just need something to keep the children entertained. Your kids can now enjoy worry-free entertainment with Astro and their line-up of handpicked, filtered, and curated programmes. Plus there’s even a Parental Control feature to give you peace of mind, whether your kids are watching on demand or on TV.This March holidays, there'll be all kinds of exciting shows like Upin & Ipin, GG Bond, and Enchantimals. Other shows to look out for include Cerita-Cerita Didi and Friends - Mengembara Bersama, Marvel Disc Wars: The Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man, Mecard, Ben10 Omniverse, The Powerpuff Girls, Paw Patrol, and 44 Cats. Check out the full list here.

School holidays don't need to be a hassle. Make the most
out of this week-long break with these fun activities and let every day be an adventure for your kids!

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For more information on the activities, events, and shows, check out Astro's website today.

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[VIDEO] Mother Killed After Hilux T-Bones Her Myvi At A Traffic Junction In Muar

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In an accident that happened earlier today, 25 April, a woman was killed after her Myvi was t-boned by a Hilux at a traffic junction in Muar

In the fatal accident, the Myvi is seen slowing moving ahead as the traffic light is turned green, however, before it could cross the intersection, a Hilux — coming from the right — t-bones the white coloured Myvi.The accident was captured on the dashcam of another vehicle that was waiting at the junction.The victim was identified as 41-year-old Norain Abu Samah.

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The crash threw off both the vehicles with the Hilux turning turtle

The Hilux also crashed into multiple other vehicles after t-boning the Myvi.

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The woman was driving with her daughter, who is seriously injured

According to Media Prima Berhad journalist Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap on Twitter, the mother died at the scene, while her 19-year-old daughter has been sent to a hospital.The accident happened at around 7.40am today."Preliminary investigation found that the Toyota Hilux driven by 69-year-old Gui Chui was driving at high speed. He also did not stop when the traffic light was red before colliding with the slowly moving Perodua Myvi car after the green light," Muar District Police Chief, ACP Zaharudin Rasip said.

Footage of the tragic incident can be found below:


Apa Yang Perlu Ada Dalam Bag Hospital? Jom Semak Checklist Barangan Keperluan Bersalin Ini

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Bagi setiap ibu mengandung, trimester ketiga sudah pasti menjadi detik yang paling ditunggu-tunggu kerana tidak sabar untuk berjumpa dengan si kecil

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Namun, tidak dinafikan perasaan berdebar dan bercampur-baur juga mengganggu fikiran saban hari. Tambahan lagi bagi mereka yang bakal bersalin buat pertama kali. Memang nervous!Perasaan teruja, takut, seriau, gembira semua dapat dirasakan saat ini. Oleh itu, apa yang perlu dilakukan supaya tidak kelam kabut apabila tibanya waktu bersalin nanti?Mesti ada yang masih terpinga-pinga dan tidak tahu barangan keperluan apa yang perlu dibawa ke hospital nanti bukan?Jadi, di sini kami rangkumkan checklist untuk para ibu di luar sana bagi memudahkan penyediaan beg untuk ke hospital nanti. Jom semak!

SENARAI BARANGAN KEPERLUAN IBU BERSALIN:

1. Buku rekod kehamilan (buku pink)

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2. Kad pengenalan (IC)

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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3. Duit deposit hospital

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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4. Surah Yasin

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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5. Charger dan powerbank telefon

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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6. Kain batik

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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7. Tuala mandian

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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8. Shawl atau tudung sarung

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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9. Stokin panjang tebal

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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10. Breast pad

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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11. Breast pump

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12. Maternity pad

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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13. Alat mandian dan kebersihan diri

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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SENARAI BARANGAN KEPERLUAN BAYI:

1. Rompers

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2. Sarung tangan dan kaki

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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3. Bedung

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4. Topi

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5. Barut

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6. Pampers

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7. Minyak telon

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Semoga semua senarai ini akan membantu mommies yang akan bersalin nanti. Selamat melahirkan bayi dengan tenang ya mommies! <3

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Which MPs 'Ponteng' The Most? Here Are 30 MPs With Highest & Lowest Parliament Attendance

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With the 15th General Election (GE15) around the corner, there are many factors for an individual to consider before casting their ballot.
One of them may be an incumbent member of parliament's (MP) attendance rate in previous Dewan Rakyat sittings.

According to Parlimen Malaysia's official website, there were a total of 89 Dewan Rakyat sittings between 26 July 2021 and 7 October this year.However, according to civil society group MyMP, only 15 MPs actually attended all sessions, a small number out of the total 222 elected representatives in parliament.In a blog post made in September, the MP watchdog released an analysis they did of all the MPs' attendance records for the past year, tracking their attendance from publicly available records, and only missing the last five days of one parliamentary session that was held from 3 October to 7 October.

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So, based on 84 parliamentary sittings, here are the 15 MPs with the highest (100%) attendance rates:

Government:– Sik MP Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman (PAS)– Jempol MP Datuk Seri Mohd Salim Mohd Shariff (UMNO)– Libaran MP Datuk Zakaria Mohd Edris (Bersatu)Opposition:– Merbok MP Nor Azrina Surip (PKR)– Subang MP Wong Chen (PKR)– Bukit Bendera MP Wong Hon Wai (DAP)– Kampar MP Thomas Su Keong Siong (DAP)– Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh Tseow Suan (DAP)– Bukit Bintang MP Fong Kui Lin (DAP)– Seremban MP Anthony Loke Siew Fook (DAP)– Lanang MP Alice Lau Kiong Yieng (DAP)– Temerloh MP Datuk Mohd Anuar Mohd Tahir (Amanah)– Shah Alam MP Khalid Abdul Samad (Amanah)– Tampin MP Datuk Dr Hasan Bahrom (Amanah)– Tuaran MP Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau (UPKO)

Seremban MP Anthony Loke Siew Fook.
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On the other hand, here are the MPs with the lowest attendance rates in the 84 sittings:

In descending order:– Tambun MP Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu (Bersatu): 34 days– Padang Temu MP Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid (UMNO): 33 days– Tawau MP Datuk Christina Liew (PKR): 33 days– Langkawi MP Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (Pejuang): 32 days– Bera MP Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (UMNO): 31 days– Sembrong MP Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein (UMNO): 31 days– Tenggara MP Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba (UMNO): 31 days– Warisan Lahad Datu MP Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi (Warisan): 30 days– Warisan Semporna MP Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal (Warisan): 29 days– Marang MP Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang (PAS): 26 days– Kepala Batas MP Datuk Seri Reezal Merican (UMNO): 25 days– Miri MP Dr Michael Teo Yu Keng (PKR): 25 days– Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin (Bersatu): 24 days– Pagoh MP Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (Bersatu): 23 days

Pagoh MP Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
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Besides attendance, MyMP also goes through each politician's involvement during the parliamentary sessions

Attendance alone is not indicative of an MP's performance, as the group states how they calculate scores on their website, they also track if the politician questions government policies, tables motions and bills, and participates in committees.MyMP is an initiative started by the Malaysian Centre for Constitutionalism and Human Rights. They are a group of mostly volunteers who manually gather and key in data from public records and websites to hold politicians accountable and to make engaging profiles for the public to get to know their elected representatives better.Other than a 'work ethic' score, MyMP also calculates a representative's 'availability', 'loyalty', and 'win rate' based on objective data.The profiles they create may appear to look like fun 8bits, but the statistics are real, they assure."Ideally, our goal is to let the media and the public use our data to form their opinions about our MPs. In general, we can see that the overall standards can definitely be improved if the public cares enough about the details," MyMP co-founder Chak Onn Lau told Malaysiakini in April."Our job is to make those details fun and interesting to engage with."So, besides their attendance, get to know more about your favourite MPs on MyMP here!

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19 Malaysian Dads Share What They Actually Want From Their Children This Father's Day

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Looking for the perfect present for our dad or grandad can be tricky. Whenever we ask them what they want, they'll probably say: "I'm fine with anything" or "Don't need to buy me anything la".

Nevertheless, we still want to thank them for all they do for us, and each family has their own way of showering them with gratitude. Be it a nice Father's Day dinner, a heartfelt gift, or a few words of appreciation, we want to show our dads we love them.

This year, we asked 19 dads what they actually want from their kids for Father's Day. Some of their responses moved us to tears, and some made us go "LOL"! Here's what they said:

1. "I want my children to be RESILIENT, as daddy won't be here forever to cater to their needs and help them face the challenges of life"

JC (bottom left).
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"Being resilient is being able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. "To me, resilience is the ability to:- bounce back when you fall,- withstand hardship and pressures of life, and- recover from tragedies in life."My prayer for my children this Father's Day is that they start learning these skills to be resilient from now on."- JC, father of three.

2. "I want my son to spend less time on the Internet"

Moses Ooi (right).
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"I want my son to spend less time on the Internet or electronic gadgets, because the father wants to spend more time with the son."- Moses Ooi, father of a son.

3. "What I want for Father's Day this year would be my children's time"

Eddy Quay (first on the right).
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"I am a father of three, and it has been quite the journey for my wife and me."I want to be as much of an influence as I can for my youngest son, as he's growing up so fast. With modern-day technology and social media being so rapid, I hope I am still able to keep up with the times and always have that special bond with him. I hope to always be connected to him, as he’s always going to be my little boy."For my first-born son, I hope to see him flourish with his future endeavours. Things are so different for his time as compared to mine when I was his age. I am proud that he is the first of the family to graduate from university. I hope to see him go as far as he can, but still be near enough to spend time with, as he's always going to be my eldest."As for my only daughter, I wish I could have spent more time with her while she was around. She passed away at the age of 14, and the memory of my little girl running into my arms after school still runs in my mind every day. It has been almost seven years since her passing, and it has taught me a lot. I often cycle to ease my mind with the stresses of life. But it assures me to know that one day, I'll be able to see my little girl again, and that this family of four will become five again once more."My advice to working fathers and parents, in general, is this: No amount of money ever bought a second of time."So perhaps what I really want for this year's father's day, and for the rest to come, is this: I hope to be as much of a part of my children's lives as they are of mine."Happy Father's Day to all out there. Take care and God bless."- Eddy Quay, father of three.

4. "I want my kids to be able to handle themselves in life and have a stable future"

Govin (first on the left).
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"I want my children to be independent and support themselves later on. Their happiness is what matters most to me."- Govin, father of two.

5. "I want to have a family vacation, and my kids to find partners and get married"

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"My eldest daughter has been single for a long time. My only wish for her this year is to find a boyfriend and get married within three years." - Ng, father of three.

6. "All I want for Father's Day is for my kids to be good and play nicely together so my wife and I can work in peace because we're both WFH"

Haikal (top row, on right).
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"An added bonus would be if our two youngest would finally sleep in their own room throughout the night, instead of crawling into our bed at 3am to kick me out (literally) haha. Most of all, I just want them to be happy and safe."- Haikal, father of four.

7. "I just want my whole family to have good health"

Michael (second from the right).
Image via Lynn (Provided to SAYS)

"Over the past two weeks, we've had two COVID scares in our immediate family. Thankfully, we all tested negative. This experience taught us the importance of staying healthy, and that life is so precious."- Michael, father of two.

8. "I want my daughter to be a leader"

Sukhbir (left).
Image via Sukhbir (Provided to SAYS)

"Solving the world's problems requires no prayers, revolutions of the kind that happened in France or Russia or the Middle East, nor the ballots."What is needed more than ever are tiny acts of courageous leadership that need to be encouraged and empowered. The crises in this world are not climate-related or political — though these are the by-products of it. The world is experiencing a crisis in leadership."True leadership is acknowledging each person's leadership qualities, nurturing them so that they can then lead in nurturing the leadership qualities of the next generation."My wife and I aspire to do that with our five-year-old daughter so that she grows up and inspires others to become leaders. I am extremely proud that Malaysia actually has young leaders the likes of Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam who has and will inspire younger children, specifically girls."I aspire for my daughter to champion the oppressed, assist the vulnerable, and creatively discover solutions to make Malaysia a highly intelligent nation in the world."It takes baby steps, and it starts with us."- Sukhbir, father of a daughter.

9. "I want a Rolex watch, one that's expensive and good looking"

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"I want the most expensive Rolex watch. Can ah?"All jokes aside, I want my daughter to learn the realities of the working world, and continue working hard to make a better life for herself."- Ling, father of two.

10. "Suggestions only ahh? I have a few:"

Paul (third from the right).
Image via Tamara (Provided to SAYS)

			1. Bigger badminton bag (to put two rackets and two tubes). The old one already koyak.2. Cordless power drill 24V3. Once in two months' supply of fruits4. Scrapbook of memories5. Smartwatch6. Bluetooth earphones7. RM100 gift vouchers- Paul, father of three.

11. "I want to have a nice dinner with my family, and for us all to be healthy and safe"

SG Kek (first on the left).
Image via Sherry (Provided to SAYS)

"I have a simple request: To have a nice family dinner, and for my family to be healthy and safe. That would make me very happy." - SG Kek, father of two.

12. "I would like a new pair of sports shoes"

Michael (left).
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"I like running, and often participated in marathons with my daughter before the lockdown. My current pair of sports shoes have worn out, and it'll be nice to have new ones so I can go running with my daughter again."- Michael, father of two.

13. "I would love to have a new phone"

Abd Rahman (left).
Image via Nany (Provided to SAYS)

"I would love a new phone. The one I'm using now is old, and sometimes has problems. I'd be very happy if I can get a new phone this Father's Day. However, I don't really want anything from my children, as I don't want to trouble them. But I know they love me, and that is enough for me."- Abd Rahman, father of three.

14. "To receive simple notes of appreciation, and for my sons to know that I love them"

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"My wish is to receive simple notes of appreciation from my children. Knowing that they will always remember me as their father who loves them unconditionally will bring joy to my heart."- Mr Tay, father of two.

15. "It would be fantastic if the kids can auto-cruise with the house chores"

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"During the lockdown, everyone is working or studying at home, and the house can get pretty messy. It would be nice if the kids can help clean the house."- Terry, father of three.

16. "My wish is for the whole family to be together, and to live happily"

YH (second from the right).
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"During the pandemic season, our family has not been able to gather in the same house, as some of us live in different countries. My wish is just to see my whole family reunited safe and sound, and for everyone to live happily."- YH, father of two.

17. "I wish to have a cool dinner with my family at the beach"

Ian (left).
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"The first reason is that we want to enjoy fresh seafood! The second is that, throughout this pandemic, we really miss and appreciate the beauty of our country, especially all the islands we have."- Ian, father of a daughter.

18. "The most important thing for me is to have a family gathering"

Abdul Aziz (left).
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"Personally, I think the most important thing is to have a family gathering. In today's world, there's a lot of disconnect between families. "It's more about spending quality time with our family and children. On birthdays, we sit down, have fun, and eat a birthday cake together. Father's Day is almost the same thing. "Maybe fathers don't expect anything in return *laughs*. During the pandemic, we cannot travel, so quality time is what matters most."- Abdul Aziz, father of five.

19. "My wish would be for them to be comfortable and secure in life, and to be independent human beings"

Mr Ho (first on the left).
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"What I want for Father's Day from my children is really simple. My wish would be for them to be comfortable and secure in life, and to be independent human beings. "I hope they know that I do not expect or want them to repay me for anything I've done for them, because they are my children, and it is my role as a dad to provide and care for them. "As a father, what I really want from my children would be to continue to grow and learn to play a vital role in society." - Mr Ho, father of three.

At the end of the day, every dad desires to put their children's well-being above their own comfort. For this reason, they are our heroes who deserve to be appreciated every day of the year.

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Children, spend more time with your father. Every moment spent with your family is precious, and you'll treasure these memories for the rest of your life.


[VIDEO] Man Makes 'Roti Telur Biawak' And We're Not Really Sure How To Feel About It

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A man recently garnered the attention of netizens after he posted a video of himself making 'roti telur biawak'

TikTok user @abangterbang, whose real name is Kamarul Rizal, uploaded a video on Monday, 8 November.It garnered over 934,000 views and 48,200 likes.

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In the video, he showed how he shaped the dough into a lizard

Then, the uncooked dough was transferred to a griddle. After the dough was fully cooked, Kamarul Rizal transferred it to a plate and added two soft-boiled eggs.He then garnished the dish with fried shallots and green onions.

Image via @abangterbang (TikTok)

Lastly, he added some dhal curry and some sambal. The roti canai biawak was then ready to be served.

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Kamarul Rizal shared with SAYS that he actually runs a stall in Negeri Sembilan that specialises in different types of roti canai. The eatery is called 'Abang Terbang' and it's located across the Pos Malaysia office in Kuala Pilah.

Kamarul Rizal.
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His TikTok account features a bunch of other videos of his roti canai creations that come in different shapes and sizes.

Image via @abangterbang (TikTok)

The roti canai biawak video received a bunch of mixed responses.
While some people were grossed out, others applauded the man's creativity.

Several people left comments saying that they were disgusted and would never eat a lizard-shaped roti canai.However, most people left encouraging comments.One person wrote, "Hahaha, so creative, thank you because I was genuinely amused watching you make a lizard-shaped roti."

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Another user commented, "This video made me follow you! Creative!"

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"Best stall ever. No one else has done this for their customer. Amazing. New menu on the next level," wrote another netizen.

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In the comments section, Kamarul Rizal wrote, "I apologise to those who feel nauseated. Those who don't like the name 'biawak'. I just made this as requested by friends on TikTok. It's just content."

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Watch his full video here:

  @abangterbang Reply to @daaaaaniel4 roti biyawa wunnek.tulur kasi duwa,yitu biyawa kasi banjih.#esekeli #nismilan #kolopilah #myfoodie #fyp #roticanaiterbang  Amityville Horror - Scary Halloween Sound Effects - Halloween Sound Effects

Two home bakers from Ipoh previously went viral after sharing photos of a cake they made covered with edible lizards:

                Ipoh Bakers Go Viral For Making Realistic Edible Cicak And Cockroach Cakes

Cake of nightmares.

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And who said that biawaks are gross? These two cute monitor lizards were caught "hugging" each other out at a parking lot:

                "Give Them Some Privacy!" - A Group Of Students Ran Into Monitor Lizards 'Hugging' In IIUM

It looked like a scene from the movie 'Godzilla'.

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Pelbagai Jenis Kuih Muih Tempatan Disajikan, Jom Kunjungi Kafe Lokal Di Shah Alam Ini

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Bukan mudah untuk kita dapatkan aneka kuih tempatan hanya di satu tempat, betul tak?

Namun, terdapat satu kafe lokal di Shah Alam yang menyajikan hampir 40 jenis kuih muih dengan harga yang berpatutan.Jadi, anda tidak perlu risau jika tiba-tiba craving kuih kerana anda boleh sahaja dapatkan kuih yang diingini di kafe ini.Kuih keria? Talam ubi? Onde-onde? Semuanya ada di KUEH Cafe! Kuih-muih dijual dengan harga RM3 hingga RM5 sahaja. Rasanya pula memang sedap belaka.

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Bukan itu sahaja, KUEH Cafe turut menyediakan pelbagai menu yang menyelerakan

Anda boleh nikmati aneka nasi seperti Nasi Lemak Ayam Rempah dengan harga RM10.90 dan Nasi Tomato Ayam Merah dengan harga RM12.90.Selain itu, KUEH Cafe juga menghidangkan pelbagai juadah tempatan seperti Laksa Utara, Soto Ayam, Roti Jala Kari Ayam, Lempeng dan banyak lagi. Semuanya anda boleh dapatkan dengan harga kurang daripada RM10 tau!Jika anda inginkan kudapan yang sedap, kafe lokal ini turut menawarkan Cucur Udang Kuah Kacang, Ubi Rebus Kayu, Keropok Lekor dan macam-macam lagi. Pencuci mulut kegemaran ramai seperti Bubur Pulut Hitam pun ada tau! Rugi betul kalau anda tak kunjungi KUEH Cafe ini.

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KUEH Cafe beroperasi setiap hari dari pukul 9 pagi hingga 8 malam

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Admin dah cuba dan memang recommended ya tempat ni. Orang Shah Alam wajib pergi! :D

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A Teen In Pahang Was Allegedly Raped And Sodomised By Her 21-Year-Old Fiancé

On Friday, 4 October, a 19-year-old girl from Pahang lodged a police report against her fiancé alleging he raped and sodomised her

According to Temerloh District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner (ACP) Zundin Mahmood, the alleged incident took place on the night of 13 September in Paya Pulai, Temerloh, when the suspect had invited the victim to go out.ACP Zundin said that on that night the 21-year-old suspect lured his 19-year-old fiancée into his rented room on the pretence that he forgot his mobile phone there.The man claimed that he wanted to take his mobile and asked the girl to follow him to his room. Once they were both inside the room, the suspect then allegedly assaulted the teen by kicking and hitting her several times, reported New Straits Times.She was then raped and sodomised by her future husband.

The 21-year-old allegedly threatened her to not speak about it

Kosmo! Online reported ACP Zundin saying that during the sexual assault, the suspect had also inserted small foreign objects into the victim's genitals.

			The suspect had also inserted objects including a deodorant bottle and a pimple sucking machine that resembled a small piece of a branch into her private part.
        ACP Zundin Mahmood.

The assault has left the victim traumatised, who had gone through a similar incident back in 2016 at a different location. She finally lodged a police report on Friday."The victim finally lodged a police report yesterday, and her statement was recorded. Medical examination of the victim showed evidence of rape and sodomy," ACP Zundin was quoted as saying by New Straits Times at a press conference yesterday.

Police have since arrested the suspect

The suspect, who is from Johor, had been remanded for seven days, until 11 October.The remand order was issued by Senior Assistant Registrar at Temerloh Magistrate's Court, Nurul Balqis Zunaidi, under Section 376, Section 377C and Section 377CA of the Penal Code for rape, sodomy and committing unnatural sex, Kosmo! Online reported.

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McDonald's China Releases Chilli Oil Ice Cream. Yay Or Nay?

Strange food combinations are nothing new to Malaysians.
We've definitely seen it all – from Milo cheese durian drinks, to Oreo with rice and durian fried rice.

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Taking ice cream flavours up a notch, McDonald's China has just released a new sundae topped with spicy chilli oil

Image via @chenchenzh (Twitter)

The limited-edition ice cream was announced on its Weibo page on 21 January, according to a poster spotted by Mothership.It states that members with a coupon are allowed to redeem the ice cream for free on 25 January.

Image via Weibo/Mothership

This isn't the first time the peculiar chilli oil combo has been spotted in China

In 2018, a similar ice cream combo went viral in the cities of Chongqing and Chengdu, China.

The newest craze in Sichuan, spicy chili crisp on ice cream. @maxfalkowitz I think you’ve started something pic.twitter.com/vfWFSS5p9S— Jing Gao (@jennygao) October 22, 2018

An ice cream company known as Mailisi was serving the spicy combo along with others like Sichuan pepper ice cream. The sweet and spicy combination was apparently pretty tasty.

Image via @tumsoma (Twitter)

Image via @tumsoma (Twitter)

Not too long ago, McDonald's China also made headlines for releasing a limited-edition Oreo and spam burger

It was available for one day only on 21 December 2020 and became so popular, it sold out by lunchtime.The burger was made with two slices of luncheon meat, topped with Oreo crumbs and mayo.

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Check out more unique food combos in Malaysia:

                Netizens Are Split Over This Viral Durian Fried Rice With Sambal Belacan

Is this the next big durian combo?

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                This Malaysian's "Oreo Rice" Went Viral On Twitter And It's Grossing People Out

Would you try it? :p

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                Musang King Burger & 9 More Bizarre Combos Nobody Should Be Doing With Durian

Pls stahp.

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Malaysia's Langkawi And KLIA Win At Travel Leisure's India Best Awards

Malaysia Secured Three Awards At The Travel + Leisure India & South Asia Magazine's India's Best Awards 2013

Malaysia secured three awards at the Travel + Leisure India & South Asia Magazine’s India’s Best Awards 2013 Monday, 31 March 2014.

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1. Malaysia Was Named Best Green Destination For The Second Consecutive Year

A view of the tea plantation in Cameron Highlands.
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2. Langkawi Was Crowned Runner-Up As A Honeymoon Destination

A view of Langkawi.
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Manoharam said Langkawi was popular among Indian and South Asian travellers not only for honeymoon but also as a family destination.

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"Langkawi is runner-up as a honeymoon destination after Maldives, which is a high achievement,” he told Bernama after receiving the awards here.

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3. KLIA Was Declared A Joint Runner-Up With Heathrow Airport In The Best Airport Category

Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
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India Is Malaysia's Sixth Largest Source Of Visitors

India is Malaysia's sixth largest source of visitors.

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Malaysia expects tourist arrivals from India to increase from 650,989 last year to between 780,000 and 800,000 this year.

        themalaymailonline.com

"It Is A Regional Recognition For Malaysia And We Will Continue To Promote Places Like Taman Negara As Well As Sabah And Sarawak"

"It is a regional recognition for Malaysia and we will continue to promote places like Taman Negara as well as Sabah and Sarawak," Tourism Malaysia director (Mumbai) P.Manoharam said.

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The Readers' Poll Was Conducted Through The Magazine And Online In 2013 Over A Period Of Five Months

Magazine editor-in-chief Payal Kohli said the third edition of the India's Best Awards boasted the biggest number of winners as the competition was very close in many categories, resulting in a number of joint winners and runners-up.

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Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia has about 60,000 readers in 12 countries in Southeast Asia, including Hong Kong and Macau.

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[VIDEO] Kali Pertama Makan Guna Chopstick, Tapi Cara Pemuda Ini Guna Pula Bikin Dekah

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Bagi masyarakat melayu, budaya makan menggunakan tangan memang sudah diamalkan sejak zaman dahulu lagi

Namun, sejak kebelakangan ini pengaruh budaya Korean sedikit sebanyak telah memberi impak terhadap masyarakat kita.Jadi, tidak hairanlah jika segelintir masyarakat kita terikut mahu menggunakan chopstick untuk makan makanan seperti maggi, mi dan bihun.Seperti video di TikTok baru-baru ini berkenaan gelagat seorang pemuda salah menggunakan chopstick telah membuatkan netizen terhibur. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @sirsyahmi92 #fyp  Laughing - Gianluca Marino

Nak feeling korea sampai makan guna empat batang chopstick

Menerusi video yang dimuatnaik oleh @sirsyahmi92, kelihatan seorang pemuda sedang asyik memakan ramen sambil menonton televisyen.Namun, apa yang melucukan adalah apabila dia tidak meleraikan dua batang chopstick yang bercantum. Hal ini telah membuatkan dia menggunakan empat batang chopstick hanya untuk memakan semangkuk ramen. Kemudian, rakannya datang menegur mengenai cara dia menggunakan chopstick. Pemuda tersebut terpingga-pingga kerana yakin dia menggunakan chopstick itu dengan cara yang betul. Apabila diberitahu, barulah dia sedar bahawa sepatutnya chopstick tersebut perlu dileraikan terlebih dahulu sebelum menggunakannya. "You say you Korea but you no Korea" perli rakannya apabila melihat dia menggunakan chopstick dengan cara yang salah.

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"Korean, China, Japan was too stunned to speak" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video tersebut yang kini telah mendapat 1.0M views, 159.1K likes dan 1475 comments di TikTok.Tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan cara pemuda tersebut menggunakan chopstick.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Hahaha macam-macam hal. Tak apa janji boleh kepit tu kira betul lah abang guna :'D

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The Limits Of Humans (And Why We Need Each Other)

Over the past two weeks, I've been spending a lot of time with my mom who recently had hip replacement surgery (she's recovering well BTW — thanks for asking!)

Of course, like any melancholic writer, an emotional event like this always leads to some self-examination and a lot of thinking. More specifically, I’ve been thinking about the limits of our human experience.Because in the personal development/motivation space, there’s this myth that “anything is possible.” That’s why you keep seeing cheesy posters with slogans like “whatever the mind can believe, it can achieve.”But the truth is, as human beings, we have limits which are very real. The whole idea behind this website is that we need to be aware of our limitations — so we can make our lives better.And having been humbled with some real face-to-face limitations recently, here’s what I’ve learned through my experience. I guess you can call it my confession.

Privilege & the myth of the self-made person

There’s another myth that modern society promotes, and it’s the self-made person. Like the hero from our favourite movie, he takes on the world’s biggest challenges alone. Against all odds, only he can save the day. And he does.Know anyone who’s like that? Maybe she thinks she’s the greatest of all time.The self-professed Ronaldo on your futsal team who always shoots first thinks later. The kiasu solo player at the office who wants to do it his way, then take credit for everything. Or the millionaire on stage at creepy inspirational events: “Look at me, I made it on my own! You can do it too! (if you pay RM888 for my Diamond-level membership.)”Of course, logically we know that no one succeeds completely on their own. At every step along the way, people help us. Heck, even the whole way society works is so that individuals (within lawful boundaries) have the freedom to find their own success.The question is, do we realise it or not?Lest anyone claims this only applies to average people and they’re a superhuman who doesn’t need anyone, here’s a thought experiment: Instead of living in the Internet-blessed, peaceful, free society you grew up in, what if you were born as a slave in the 1900s in the middle of a war? Do you think you’d be as happy and successful as you are today?It’s called privilege not because we have it and others don’t. It’s called privilege because we have it, and we don’t even realise how lucky we are.

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It takes a village

"It takes a village to raise a child." – African proverbForgive me for this one, but as a single person living on my own — I often become the privileged asshole I just described above: believing I can manage everything perfectly myself.This normally works: I’ve got my daily and weekly schedules perfectly optimised — health, career, relationships, hobbies. Running smoother than a Toyota factory. Until there’s an emergency of course… like a sick family member. Then I feel I’ve run out of time to juggle everything, and my life descends into chaos.But recent events have made me think, how much more difficult would things be if I didn’t have a family, extended family, and friends to help out?You may have a lot of money, but what if you don’t know what to do? (Of course, you could pay professionals, but how do you know who to trust?) Or you might be the smartest person in the room, but what if you don’t have the physical skills to help? And what if you’re sick in bed yourself, but need to take care of someone else?(Note to self: stop trying to do it all on your own.)It’s taught me to have more empathy for people in difficult situations. How do you juggle all your responsibilities in life? How does a single mother raise three children when she has to work two jobs? Much respect.Reflecting on the past two weeks, I’ve really come to admire how older generation people rely on each other when times get difficult. Everybody gives, and everybody takes. It reminds me of a simpler, gentler time — perhaps when society was less individualistic, and neighbours really knew each other.Maybe we’ll never get back to those days, but I think I’ve learned a lesson: to give more to help others and to unashamedly ask for help when I need it.Thank you, my village.

Tun Dr Mahathir and Dr Siti Hasmah are prime example of being there for each other.
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Time is the ultimate limit

"Your parents are not young anymore — at this age, every day is a bonus."This always hits me in the feels. Knowing your own time is limited is one thing (plus your mind has a way of conveniently forgetting you’re gonna die one day), but imagining when your loved ones aren’t gonna be around is terrible.It’s sobering, especially for someone who’s basically built his life on principles of freedom and doing whatever the f*ck he wants.But we’re not immortals. Time takes its toll on our human bodies. And eventually, our health starts to fail.Going back to villages and society. Because if we look carefully, we’re not just random individuals who spawned out of nowhere with 80 years to spend on Instagram. Instead, each one of us comes from a long line of ancestors, who probably worked their asses off so their descendants –you and me — could lead our privileged lives today.I don’t know if you can say that we, the heirs of generations upon generations of humans have a responsibility to live responsibly. It seems like such traditional Asian thinking to say we owe it to our family and ancestors. And yet, putting things on a timeline always gives us perspective:Knowing how precious our time is, am I really spending my life on the right things?

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Today, my mother can already walk a bit without a walking stick

Last weekend, we flew back together to my hometown where she will continue her recovery. And hopefully, in three months, she will freely roam the streets of Osaka on holiday.Life gives us time, and sometimes we have the privilege of good things and good health. Till that day when we come to the limits of our frail humanity.But what makes everything worth it is the love that we share.


DOC2US Launches Virtual HIV Clinic & They're Providing Free Consultations To The Public

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While it is possibly surprising to some, many Malaysians may not be aware that the HIV and AIDS crisis in the country has been a prevalent battle since the 1980s

According to a report by the Ministry of Health in 2020, only 87% of a pool of 92,063 individuals living with HIV in Malaysia were aware of their status, with an even smaller percentage actually receiving treatment for the virus.On top of that, the United Nations also revealed that Malaysia was one of the few countries which together accounted for over 95% of all new HIV infections in the Asia-Pacific region in 2016, a staggering contribution to the influx of the condition.Though as a nation, Malaysia has set its sights on achieving the global HIV target of 95-95-95, which is that 95% of all people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Malaysia will know their HIV status, 95% of those who are diagnosed will receive sustained antiretroviral therapy, and 95% of those receiving treatment will have viral suppression, there is still some way to go before we are able to meet this goal.

A red ribbon, which has become an international symbol for AIDS awareness and is worn in support of people living with HIV (PLHIV).
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In conjunction with International AIDS Memorial Day 2023, the Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC) and the nation's leading digital health provider, DOC2US, has launched Malaysia's first virtual HIV clinic

As Malaysia's principal non-profit organisation (NGO) which supports and coordinates the efforts of working on HIV and AIDS issues, MAC's collaboration with DOC2US to open additional options of care for individuals living with HIV has been groundbreaking.In response to the virtual HIV clinic initiative, MAC President Associate Professor Dr Raja Iskandar Shah Raja Azwa stated how great it is to see a significant increase in telemedicine and virtual platforms available for medical consultations for individuals at risk of HIV post-COVID-19."Telemedicine is certainly the way forward, but patient selection is key. COVID has shown us the importance of embracing technology and we welcome future collaborations with DOC2US," said the MAC President in a statement regarding the launch of the virtual clinic.For now, consultation with the virtual HIV clinic is available every Wednesday from 1pm to 5pm.

Official poster for the launch of the Virtual HIV Clinic by DOC2US.
Image via DOC2US (Provided to SAYS)

Beyond providing an alternative avenue for PLHIV and members of the public to seek free medical consultations on HIV and STD-related matters, the platform also allows people to obtain self-test kits, lab test referrals, and e-prescriptions

The process is super simple, too. Here's everything you need to know to sign up for the free consultation:1. Register for an account using the QR code below or by clicking here2. Download the DOC2US app, available on the App Store, Google Play, and AppGallery3. Sign into your account4. Scroll down to the "Our Professional Services" category, and click the "HIV/STD Clinic" optionA reminder to all users that the clinic is open every Wednesday from 1pm to 5pm for free consultations.

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Here's a clearer look at the App for users to download:

Visual of the DOC2US app icon.
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Speaking on his hope for the initiative, chief executive officer (CEO) and co-founder of DOC2US, Dr Raymond Choy, stated that the service aims to enable equal access to healthcare and medication regardless of a person's background

Embellishing on the digital space being a readily accessible and indiscriminate facility for all members of the public, Dr Choy had this to say about the virtual clinic:

			Understanding the stigma, discrimination, and other challenges that PLHIV and key populations might face, we hope to provide a virtual outlet that enables people in need to seek treatment and care in confidence
        Dr Raymond Choy

The Ministry of Health announced late last year that PrEP, the primary HIV prevention drug, is available for free to all Malaysians:

                MOH To Make HIV Prevention Drug Available For Free Starting 2023

The Ministry of Health also reported that new HIV cases have fallen by 70% in the last 20 years.

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Awareness on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are crucial. Here are some you should know about:

                Here Are The 7 Most Common STIs In Malaysia & How They Can Be Treated

While some STIs are benign, others, without timely treatment, can lead to severe diseases and complications.

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Najib Agrees To A Debate With Lim Kit Siang On "How Malaysia Became A Global Kleptocracy"

Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak has agreed to a public debate about 'how Malaysia became a global kleptocracy'. The topic was recently proposed by DAP supremo Lim Kit Siang.

Najib, however, wants to discuss other topics too."Lim has agreed to debate with me."He proposed the following topic: 'How Malaysia became a global kleptocracy and how we can become a leading nation of integrity'."I accept the topic, but in fairness, we should also discuss other topics during the debate," the former prime minister said in a statement posted on his Facebook page.

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Najib also wants the debate between him and Kit Siang to be broadcasted live after Hari Raya Aidilfitri "so that the people know"

"My officers will be in contact with Lim's officer to organise the debate," he said.

The DAP supremo responded in a press statement, saying he had no objections to discuss other topics that Najib wants to talk about

"But the subject of the debate must not be changed and must be clearly publicised as 'How Malaysia became a global kleptocracy and how can we become a leading nation of integrity' whether at the debate venue or elsewhere," Kit Siang said in his statement.He said that he was appointing his political secretary Syahredzan Johan and parliamentary liaison officer Ahmad Faiz Mustafa "to liaise with Najib's officers" to finalise the details of the debate after Hari Raya."Meanwhile, I welcome Malaysians who have views on the subject to email their views and suggestions to [email protected]," the statement posted on his blog read.

Following Kit Siang's statement, Najib took to his Facebook page to add that he forgot to mention previously, but he has a condition

"I have a condition for Kit Siang's debate with me."YB Jelutong (R.S.N. Rayer) should not be appointed moderator of the debate," the former prime minister wrote on his post.


"It Isn't That Bad" – Redditor Claims That Living In M'sia Has More Perks Than Being In SG

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While many are scrambling to gain permanent residence (PR) in the economically flourishing country of Singapore, a Redditor, who claims to be a citizen, has different opinions

According to the Singaporean's post on local subreddit thread, r/Malaysia, on Saturday, 18 February, he said that he didn't think Malaysia was as bad as many claim it to be. He starts off his post by reasoning that, despite low currency value and income levels, Malaysia is a "proper sized" country with more activities to do. He also highlighted the warmth and friendliness of Malaysians and said that the country actually has its own culture.Comparing this with Singapore, the Redditor said that the country was nothing but another "westernised" country that was "claustrophobic and small"."Singapore just feels like a hollow city compared to Malaysia," he said. "If living in Singapore has the same wage and cost of living as Malaysia, Singaporeans would be desperate to leave," he added.

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The Singaporean later wrote a disclaimer for his post, saying that he was only professing his thoughts on both countries, which many agreed with

He said that when travellers visit Singapore, many have nothing to say about the culture there, claiming this was the harsh truth of a "materialistic" city. In comparison to Kuala Lumpur, he said that Singapore was a "cold" place to live. "The grass isn't all that green here in Singapore. Good infrastructure and efficiency doesn't solve everything, guys," he said.While the Redditor affirmed that his post wasn't to hate on Singapore nor to encourage others to move to Malaysia, he said that he wanted to put a stop to the concept that Singapore was an infinitely better country than Malaysia."It's more of looking at the countries' strengths and weaknesses, and for me, a realisation that this whole idea of 'Singapore is just better all the time' needs to stop. Which is the whole point of my post. Stop the Singapore worship! It's toxic," he said.

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Like the original poster, many netizens saw the ups and downs of both Malaysia and Singapore and agreed that the latter shouldn't be glorified for various reasons

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However, others still viewed Singapore as a better country to survive and thrive in, giving their own reasons as to why they thought so.

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What are your thoughts? Is one country better than the other or is this a case of 'the grass is always greener on the other side'?

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While many are moving to Singapore for a better life, this Singaporean said that he earned eight times more while working in Australia:

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The anonymous man recommended all blue-collar workers to leave Singapore for a better life.

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Many Malaysian white-collar workers in Singapore are beginning to open up about the overwhelming stress they face daily at work:

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"If I could go back in time, I wouldn't have come to Singapore," the person said, concluding that, "Malaysians are si...

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How One Guy's Post About Maxis Snowballed Across Social Media

Whether or not you're a Maxis user, you've probably heard of the public outrage surrounding the telco's "secret" practice of offering cheaper mobile plans to certain users while the rest were left in the dark

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HOW IT STARTED: On 9 March, a Maxis customer voiced his dissatisfaction with the telco in a forum post, alleging that the telco had offered his friend cheaper postpaid plans with improved benefits when she decided to switch telcos

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According to the post, which was posted on LowYat.net, Maxis gave her several counter offers when she decided to port out of her existing Maxis plan. After she rejected all of the offers, the telco offered another plan priced at RM68 per month, with 7GB mobile data as well as unlimited calls and SMS included with no contract attached. The post also stated that Maxis is running a "special offer for Sabah and Sarawak users", which involves discounted plans and added mobile data value.

Feeling shortchanged, the writer - who was paying RM188 per month for the same plan - decided to give Maxis a call. To his chagrin, he was told that nothing can be done as his friend was part of a "selected customer group".

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When questioned on how customers are selected to qualify for the "cheap plan" and if it's only reserved for those who are terminating their Maxis plans, the customer service representative maintained that they cannot and do not know what they can do about it.The writer of the post has since switched to another telco.

The post was a hot topic of discussion on the forum thread, with many Maxis users coming forward to offer their opinions and talk about their negative experiences with the telco

You can read all 86 pages of the comments, starting from here.

MAXIS RESPONDS: The issue went truly viral one month later, when the thread was shared across social media. This prompted Maxis to respond, saying the allegations were "exaggerated" and "does not exist in the way it was described".

The telco also clarified that Maxis runs "targeted campaigns" based on certain factors so that existing customers can try out their varied services and plans as well as to "stimulate trial of new services".Read the full statement, which was posted on Facebook, below:

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Unfortunately for Maxis, the statement did not quite work out in their favour. Rather, it got their FB followers even more riled up, with some pointing out that the statement did not even attempt to empathise with customers' concerns.

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For context, Maxis' FB statement has garnered 6.4k "Angry" reactions out of 8.3k reactions.

Some refuted Maxis' explanation that allegations of "secret" cheap plans were exaggerated and untrue, as there is ample proof from former and current Maxis users that they have been presented with said offers

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Former Maxis users - some of whom have been with the telco for more than a decade - also joined the conversation, expressing their disappointment at Maxis' conduct

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Image via Maxis Facebook

The controversy has also swayed several current Maxis users into considering switching to a different telco in addition to several other reasons

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Image via Maxis Facebook

Ultimately, most are not happy because of Maxis' attempt to cover up the "secret offers" instead of coming clean and provide a solution to show that the telco intends to treat its customers fairly

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Image via Maxis Facebook

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Mobile data is undoubtedly one of the most important factors when choosing a mobile plan:

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