[PHOTOS] See What Happens When A Volcanic Eruption Sends Ash 55,000 Feet Into The Air

After Weeks Of Rumbling, Mount Kelud Erupted On The Indonesian Island Of Java On The Night Of 13 February, Sending Plumes Of Smoke And Hot Ash 55,700 Feet Into The Air

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As of this morning, the volcano had killed three people and dislocated as many as 100,000. The current evacuation zone covers a 10 kilometer (6.2 mile) radius including 36 villages.

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Three people have been killed after their home collapsed from the weight of volcanic ash, as Alice Budisatrijo reports
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Explosions from the erupting mountain could be heard 130km away in Surabaya, the country's second-largest city, and even further afield in Jogyakarta, where workers at the world's largest Buddhist temple covered statues with plastic to protect them from falling ash.

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Following The Volcanic Eruption Of Mount Kelud, Workers Covered The Iconic Stupas And Statues Of Borobudur Temple On 14 February, Closing The Region’s Largest Tourism Location To Visitors

The Prambanan temple and Ratu Boko palace were also closed for the day. It was unknown on Friday when the historic sites would reopen, the sites’ tourism company told the state-run Antara News Agency.

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Workers cover the famous Borobudur temple to protect it
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The company apologized for any inconvenience they may have caused travelers. “We’re sorry for the inconvenient situation for people who were about to visit Borobudur and Prambanan temples and the Ratu Boko archeological site,” said Achamad Muchlis, secretary of the Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan dan Ratu Boko Yogyakarta company.

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Borobudur could remain closed for the coming week. “The Borobudur temple conservation agency in Central Java has covered some of [the temple's] stupas to protect the temple stones from volcanic ash,” spokesman Indra said. “It’s predicted that the Stupas will be covered for the next seven days.”

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Mount Kelud is one of 130 active volcanoes in the country, which sits on the infamous "ring of fire" stretch of volcanic activity around the Pacific Ocean. Earlier this month, 11 people died when Mount Sinabung erupted on the island of Sumatra.

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Seven Airports In The Eastern And Central Parts Of The Island Have Been Shut Down Because The Volcanic Ash Swirling In The Air Poses A Danger To Airplane Engines

Airports in Surabaya, Yogyakarta and Solo shut down because of low visibility. Yogyakarta airport manager Andi Wirson said the runway was covered in a 5cm-thick layer of ash.

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Flights to and from nearby Australia have been forced to reschedule due to the smoke. The cloud is traveling west, and appears poised to blanket other parts of Java, including Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta.

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Reuters's graphic shows the reach of the ash cloud
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Java Is Home To Some 140 Million People. Many Of Its Cities And Towns—Especially Those In The Central Part Of The Island, Nearest To Mount Kelud—Are Covered In Thick, Grey, Ash, As These Pictures Show:

The ash and dust could cause respiratory respiratory and lung diseases, the Jakarta Globe reports.

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A pedicab makes its way on a street covered with volcanic ash from an eruption of Mount Kelud.
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An Indonesian woman covered with ash in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
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Some are still intent on getting around despite the blanket of ash. Here, a man wears a mask as he rides a becak, a kind of rickshaw, on a road covered with ash from Mount Kelud.
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The ash has turned entire towns grey. Here, a housing complex in Yogyakarta is covered.
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Popular Spanish Froyo Chain llaollao Shuts Down All Outlets In Singapore

Bad news for fans of Llaollao in Singapore. The Spanish frozen yoghurt chain is shutting all its outlets starting today, 7 December.

llaollao's Singapore franchisor D+1 Holding has terminated its contract with the Spanish froyo chain, according to a report in Channel NewsAsia.D+1 Holding did not reveal its reasons for ceasing operations for llaollao, which has been in the country for four years.All 29 llaollao outlets islandwide are no longer in operation.

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Another European froyo brand called Yole is taking its place

D+1 Holding said that they have obtained the rights to Yole (pronounced as yo-lay).The European froyo brand's Singapore Facebook page has been up since 5 December and has been updating the feed with photos of its products.By 9 December 2017, all 29 llaollao outlets in Singapore will be converted to Yole.

It's getting closer, three more days to go! 😉Posted by Yole Singapore on Wednesday, 6 December 2017

A spokesperson of the company believes that Yole is a "better product" that will be a fit for Singapore

"Objectively, we believe Yole is a better product and has a wider menu. We also firmly believe that Yole will suit the Singapore market with exciting flavour innovations and well-known toppings from Spain and Italy," the spokesperson was quoted as saying by Channel NewsAsia.Apart from its wide selection of toppings, Yole will be introducing new frozen yoghurt flavours made with ingredients sourced from Italy and Spain on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. It will also be serving natural frozen yoghurt as well as a coconut soft-serve ice cream. Prices range from SGD2.50 to SGD6.95 for tubs and smoothies.

The news of llaollao's closure has left its fans in Singapore feeling sad

im gonna cry when llao llao leaves singapore like forreal my main source of joy— dionne (@deeyawne) December 7, 2017

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What about llaollao in Malaysia?

Bryan Loo, CEO of Loob Holding, told SAYS that Malaysian fans have nothing to be worried about. "It's status quo for us."Phew!


Fenomena 'Black Body Radiation' Mirip Neraka? Teori Kepanasan Api Neraka Dari Sudut Fizik

Sebagai umat Islam, kita wajib mempercayai alam ghaib dan ini termasuklah syurga dan neraka

Syurga dicipta indah dari emas manakala neraka diciptakan daripada api. Yang akan menentukan seseorang itu masuk ke syurga ataupun neraka adalah berdasarkan amalnya semasa hidup di dunia.  Syurga dicipta untuk hamba Allah yang mengikut perintah-Nya dan meninggalkan larangan-Nya, manakala neraka pula untuk orang yang meninggalkan perintah Allah SWT dan melakukan larangan-Nya.

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Syurga atau dikenali sebagai al-Jannah dari segi bahasa diertikan sebagai sebuah taman yang indah dipenuhi dengan pelbagai nikmat keselesaan.Menurut syarak, syurga diertikan sebagai suatu tempat yang dipenuhi dengan nikmat yang disediakan oleh Allah SWT untuk hamba-hambaNya yang beriman dan beramal soleh selepas mereka dibangkitkan semula pada hari akhirat.

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Manakala neraka atau an-Nar pula dari segi bahasa didefinisikan sebagai api yang menyala, keadaaan yang sengsara, penyakit parah, kemiskinan dan kesialan. Dari segi istilah, an-Nar ialah suatu tempat di akhirat yang penuh dengan segala seksa, kesusahan dan kesengsaraan, yang wujudnya merupakan api yang menyala-nyala dengan dahsyatnya sampai dapat menggerunkan sesiapa sahaja.

Baru-baru ini, seorang pengguna Twitter @maryam_arjunaa telah berkongsi satu thread menceritakan tentang kepanasan api neraka dari sudut fizik

Thread yang mendapat perkongsian sebanyak lebih 6 ribu itu telah berjaya membuka minda pengguna Twitter yang lain untuk melihat agama Islam dari sudut sains lebih-lebih lagi kerana dua perkara itu saling berinteraksi.

Profesor Datuk Dr. Mohd. Yusof Othman yang merupakan Pengarah Institut Islam Hadhari, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
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"Sains tanpa agama, buta, agama tanpa sains, tempang. Walaupun istilah sains dan agama adalah berbeza, tetapi ia tidak boleh dipisahkan antara keduanya."Tidak keterlaluan untuk dikatakan, semua firman Allah SWT menerusi kitab al-Quran adalah sains. Sains adalah tuntutan dalam agama, manakala agama memerlukan sains untuk maju," jelas Profesor Datuk Dr. Mohd. Yusof Othman yang merupakan Pengarah Institut Islam Hadhari, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, dalam satu temubual.

Berikut adalah perkongsian pengguna Twitter tersebut:

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Black body adalah 'benda' yang absorbs semua frekuensi radiasi, kemudian emit energy bergantung pada SUHU 'benda' itu mengikuti spektrum elektromagnet (EM)

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Black Body dipanggil black kerana apabila body itu SERAP SEMUA RADIASI, makanya tiada cahaya. Sebab itu, panggil black. Macam kau tutup lampu, cahaya tak ada kan. So suasana jadi gelap. Gelap tu warna dia apa? Hitam.

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Kalau dalam hadis tu, Bahasa Arab dia سوداء مظلمة. Maksudnya Hitam yang gelap gelita.

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Penulis juga telah memberi beberapa disclaimers bagi mengelak berlakunya kecelaruan dan kekeliruan berkaitan thread tersebut

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Penulis juga tidak menolak menjawab pertanyaan yang ditanya oleh pengguna Twitter lain

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Sekiranya terdapat sebarang perkongsian terhadap perkara ini boleh komen di ruangan di bawah :)

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[TERKINI] Selalu Muncul Dalam Slot Berita Dunia TV1, Farit Ismeth Meninggal Dunia Hari Ini

Penonton setia bagi rancangan Berita Dunia di TV1 pastinya mengenali salah seorang penyampai beritanya iaitu Farit Ismeth Emir

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Berita menyedihkan diterima pada hari ini apabila beliau dikhabarkan telah menghembuskan nafas terakhirnya sebentar tadi

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Arwah yang turut dikenali sebagai Pak Ngah telah meninggal dunia di Hospital Assunta, Petaling Jaya di usia 66 tahun.

Al-Fatihah. Semoga roh Allahyarham dicucuri rahmatNya.


Opposition MP Receives Food Aid Worth Only RM35 Each Instead Of The Promised RM100 Per Bag

A new problem has arisen amidst the ongoing food aid dispute between the ruling government and the opposition.
A Pakatan Harapan (PH) lawmaker claimed that the government-funded COVID-19 food baskets he received do not add up to the promised worth of RM100 each.

Rasah MP Cha Kee Chin said among the 150 baskets of food aid his constituents received, the items inside each bundle cost only RM35 - about three times lower than the official allocation, reported Malaysiakini.This is on top of the low amount of food baskets Cha's constituents received. The Ministry of Finance allocated funds to distribute 1,000 food baskets worth RM100 each to every constituency in the country.The food aid is meant to help the B40 lower-income group who is struggling to make ends meet during the Movement Control Order (MCO).

Rasah MP Cha Kee Chin.
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Cha lamented that the rice packets inside each food basket can only last a family of five for a week

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"We opened it up when my assistant brought back the food packs (to the office) and the contents were not to our expectation," said Cha."The rice has an RM13 price tag on it, the price of oil and bee hoon is between RM2 and RM3 each… the food pack probably cost, at most, RM35."This has given the Rasah MP a headache when handing out the food aid. He said his team has to explain to recipients that the Social Welfare Department (JKM) had only given them this much of goods."The people may mistakenly believe that we only spent RM35 of the RM100 allocation for each food packet," Cha continued."They would misconstrue that I or my assistant pocketed (the remaining RM65)."

The food aid distribution programme is under the purview of former PH member Datuk Seri Rina Harun, who is now the Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM)

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On Tuesday, 21 April, Rina announced that 301,451 food baskets have been distributed. She said the programme will benefit some 1.2 million households, especially those who have no income to obtain their daily needs, reported Bernama.

Former KPWKM deputy minister Hannah Yeoh criticised Rina for allegedly politicising the food aid based on constituencies held by ruling government or opposition MPs

In a Facebook post on Sunday, 19 April, Yeoh posted a list of constituencies held by the opposition.

Among the 80, only the Langkawi constituency - held by former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad - received 1,000 food baskets, while the majority did not even receive a single bag."Is it true that the food baskets have been given to the heads of the Perikatan Nasional for distribution?" asked Yeoh, suggesting that opposition MPs have been sidelined."Sorry to use social media to ask because next month's Parliament session does not allow questions."Yeoh said she will not blame the JKM officers for not distributing the food baskets as many of them are overworked. However, the Segambut MP said she will hold Rina accountable for this entire fiasco.

Meanwhile, Cheras MP Tan Kok Wai is baffled that over 700 food baskets are still sitting in a hall instead of quickly being distributed to needy Malaysians

This is despite Tan having previously voiced his anger over the inaction by the JKM for the last two weeks, reported Malaysiakini."Oh, God! The aid is still here," Tan exclaimed when he visited Bandar Tun Razak Sports Complex in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur for a second time on Wednesday, 22 April.

Cheras MP Tan Kok Wai visiting Bandar Tun Razak Sports Complex in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur on 22 April.
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Over the past weeks, many opposition MPs have expressed outrage over how the ruling government is handling the distribution of food aid, particularly MPs in Penang, reported Free Malaysia Today.Opposition MPs in Penang said that food aid was channelled to political agents from the ruling coalition, creating unfairness in distribution."I think it is not right to trivialise the suffering of the people by politicking with welfare aid. And since it is coming from the Ministry of Finance, it is funded by taxpayers," said Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto.Citing a JKM officer, Balik Pulau MP Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik said only constituencies under UMNO, PAS, and Bersatu in the state were given food baskets.

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Earlier this week, Cheras MP Tan Kok Wai said food aid for Bandar Tun Razak was distributed, but not for his constituency:

                Over 700 Food Packs For B40 Families Found Undistributed For 2 Weeks In Cheras

Several opposition MPs alleged there has been unfair distribution of the COVID-19 food aid.

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Communications Minister Revokes 5G Spectrum Awards That He Quietly Gave Out To 5 Telcos

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to report the revocation of the awards.

Amidst the pandemic, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has quietly awarded 5G telecommunication spectrum bands to five companies

Maxis, Celcom, Digi, Telekom Malaysia, and the little-known Altel represent the five telcos taking charge of providing 5G services. Approved by Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah, a document outlining the decision was released on the MCMC website on 15 May.Each company was awarded a certain bandwidth to prevent conflict between different service providers.5G, which is the planned successor to the current 4G networks, promises greater bandwidth, allowing companies to transmit data within a broader spectrum at higher and lower frequencies. This will mean faster download speeds.Two bands of 10MHz were awarded to Maxis, Celcom, and Digi. Meanwhile, two bands of 5MHz were given to state telecommunications firm Telekom Malaysia and Altel which is headed by local tycoon Syed Mokhtar al-Bukhary.

A breakdown of the allotments.
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There was no media statement issued regarding the directive

Until its discovery by Malaysian Wireless, the document - labelled as Minister Directive No. 4 for 2020 on the MCMC's site - went largely unnoticed.According to an article by the The Straits Times, "[T]he signed orders were only uploaded to the MCMC website in a buried section on spectrums, with no media statements issued since."Although the instruction came under Section 7 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588), which recognises the minister's ability to issue directions directly to the commission, no tenders were called on the MCMC website.

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Even with some of the telcos being publicly listed, the companies did not make an announcement to Bursa Malaysia, the stock exchange. It was anticipated that the companies would have to pay up to RM600 million upfront plus RM51 million in annual fees for their 15-year allotments. But, it is unknown if an agreement was made surrounding fees for the 5G spectrum.

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The minister's decision represented a major reversal of infrastructure policy

Under the previous Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration, the MCMC had announced that it would award two 30MHz of the 700MHz band alongside 100MHz of the 3.5Hz band to a single consortium through a tender process that was supposed to take place within the first quarter of 2020. Their reasoning for encouraging such, as reported by The Straits Times, was to prevent "duplication of heavy expenses" associated with the infrastructure required to support 5G spectrum. The MCMC, under PH, had also agreed that the 700MHz and 3.5Hz bands were not to be assigned to individual licensees.

Some are questioning the involvement of the lesser-known player, Altel

Despite its minor involvement in telecommunications, Altel was awarded a two 5MHz block of the 900MHz band which was previously reserved for the "postponed high-speed rail line", according to The Edge. Altel does, however, have a history in telecommunications. In late 2012, they were involved in the provision of 4G services as the MCMC had allocated the most amount of spectrum in the 2.6GHz band to them. At the time, Altel leased its spectrum to other companies, collaborating with Celcom to "offer services as a mobile virtual network operator", as reported by The Straits Times. There is a lot of speculation as to how Syed Mokhtar amassed his wealth, many zeroing in on the government's role in providing licences through which Syed Mokhtar has created various monopolies.

Syed Mokhtar al-Bukhary.
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Following reports of the award, Minister Saifuddin Abdullah has since released a media statement rescinding the 5G spectrum awards to the five companies

He notes 18 instruments, including the usage of the spectrum on the bandwidths of 700MHz, 900MHz, and 2600MHz, were presented to him.In the statement, Saifuddin Abdullah says, "On the basis of technical issues, laws, and the need to adhere to transparent processes, I have instructed the Chairman of the MCMC to revoke the previous order and reassess the instruments as soon as possible."


PRU14 - Parlimen Akan Bubar Pada Sabtu, 7 April

Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak telah mengumumkan bahawa Parlimen akan dibubarkan esok, 7 April 2018

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Najib membuat pengumuman itu pada jam 12.15 malam hari ini, 6 April di Kompleks Putra Perdana di Putrajaya.Dilaporkan bahawa ketua pengerusi Barisan Nasional (BN) telah mendapat persetujuan Diraja dari Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Muhammad V sebelum ini untuk pembubaran bagi membuka jalan kepada Pilihan Raya Umum ke-14 (PRU14).Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (SPR) dijangka mengadakan mesyuarat untuk menentukan tarikh penamaan dan pengundian untuk PRU14 dalam masa terdekat.

Berikutan pembubaran parlimen, BN dijangka melancarkan manifesto pada hari esok 7 dalam satu acara langsung di Axiata Arena jam 8.30 malam

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Menurut Setiausaha Eksekutif UMNO, Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, kira-kira 40,000 anggota BN dijangka menghadiri acara itu.Walaupun tempat itu hanya boleh menampung 9,000 orang, Ab Rauf dilaporkan berkata bahawa peserta lain dapat melihat prosiding dari skrin LED yang diletakkan di luar stadium.Penyampaian manifesto parti itu akan disiarkan secara langsung di TV dan juga saluran media sosial berikut: Facebook Barisan Nasional dan Facebook/Twitter / YouTube Najib, dan juga Facebook 1Malaysia.

PRU14 akan datang merupakan yang kedua untuk Najib sebagai ketua BN

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Najib, yang menggantikan Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, mengetuai BN buat kali pertama dalam pilihan raya sebelum ini pada Mei 2013 sejak beliau memegang tampuk pemerintahan pada 2009.Walaupun kehilangan undi popular dan gagal meraih majoriti dua pertiga undi di Parlimen semasa pilihan raya 2013, Najib membawa kemenangan kepada BN dengan mengungguli 133 daripada 222 kerusi yang dipertandingkan.


17 Perkara Yang Anda Boleh Lakukan Sebelum GST Lagi Seminggu

1. Tukar 'handphone' atau 'laptop' anda kepada yang baru

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2. Pergi ke spa, pusat urutan atau buat 'facial treatment' untuk tingkatkan penampilan

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3. Makan di restoran mewah atau yang anda tak pernah cuba sebelum ini

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4. Beli barang keperluan seperti shampoo, pencuci muka, vitamin dan sebagainya di farmasi berdekatan...

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5. ... dan juga tuala wanita serta coklat banyak-banyak untuk elakkan stress

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6. Para suri rumah, sila lengkapkan barang-barang dapur atau stok makanan untuk sebulan!

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7. Servis dan cuci kereta. Lebih baik 'polish'kan sekali sampai berkilat.

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8. Tambah aksesori barang kemas dan koleksi minyak wangi. Jangan lupa juga make up.

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9. Langsaikan segala bil atau hutang yang masih tertunggak sementara masih murah

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Pemegang kad atau pelanggan bank tempatan yang mengeluarkan wang tunai di mana-mana mesin ATM bank melalui perkhidmatan MEPS akan dikenakan caj baru (termasuk 6% Goods & Services Tax, atau GST) mulai 1 April 2015.Buat masa sekarang, pemegang kad bank-bank tempatan akan dikenakan caj RM1.00 untuk setiap transaksi pengeluaran, tetapi apabila GST berkuatkuasa mulai 1 April 2015 caj tersebut adalah sebanyak RM1.06.

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10. Sediakan hadiah-hadiah hari jadi, ulangtahun, hari ibu, hari bapa, hari guru atau apa-apa hari istimewa untuk tahun ini

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11. Buat 'medical check-up'

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12. Kemas kini gaya anda dengan pakaian baru yang lebih 'up to date'

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13. Potong rambut atau tukar gaya rambut anda

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14. Kepada kaki karaoke, inilah masanya untuk anda nyanyi sampai hilang suara!

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15. Bagi yang minat membaca, beli semua buku yang anda idamkan. Tapi pastikan baca ya.

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16. Perhatian kepada ibu bapa, sila ambil perhatian kepada beberapa perkara di bawah

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17. Pergi tengok wayang sepuas-puasnya sebelum harga tiket menjadi hampir RM20 selepas 1 April

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A Taoist Shrine In Teluk Intan Has Installed An Idol In Honour Of Late Karpal Singh

Three years after he was killed in a freak road accident, the Tiger of Jelutong has been immortalised as 'Datuk Kong'

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The late Bukit Gelugor MP's idol has been installed by the Tian Feng Gong temple in Teluk Intan, Perak. His shrine was completed after the temple raised RM2,000 in contributions with help from a Sabahan devotee, said temple's caretaker.

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What about his family? Are they aware?

Interestingly, the late Karpal Singh's family has been caught by surprise.They say that they were not consulted when the shrine was set up on 1 May in Perak.According to his son, Ramkarpal, the family came to know about it on Thursday, 1 June, after photo of the idol went viral on social media, reported The Star Online.

What are they going to do about it?

Ramkarpal said that the family has not decided what to do about on the idol.The Sikh family is exercising restraint because they don't want to offend other religions."We were not informed about it by the temple before it was set up. This was completely unexpected. We don't wish to offend any religion or tradition and prefer not to offer any comments on the matter," Ramkarpal was quoted saying by Malaysiakini.

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It's no doubt that the late Karpal Singh is revered. The man earned his nickname, "the Tiger of Jelutong", for a reason.

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But what do you think about the temple installing the late MP's idol? You can comment below to share your thoughts.


The Phenomenon Of Grieving Dogs: Huang Huang in the Bus

Desperate Huang Huang: Who searches bus every day after his owner vanished without a trace

Heart-breaking: Huang Huang has returned to the same bus stop, in Chengdu, southwest China, every day for the last two weeks and repeats the same tragic routine
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Desperate: Drivers say he spends the following ten hours searching every bus that passes, sniffing seats and looking up at owners
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In a heart-breaking display of canine loyalty, Huang Huang the dog has returned to the same bus stop, in Chengdu, southwest China, every day for the last two weeks in search of his missing master. But his master never comes.

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Drivers say he spends ten hours every day searching any bus that passes. But finally, as night falls, he gives up and disappears into the darkness, only to return the next day to start again.

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Devoted Ciccio: Who Waits At Dead Owner's Church Every Day

Ciccio and his owner lived in the village of San Donaci in the southern region of Puglia, Italy. When the bells tolled each afternoon, he would accompany the woman, who was known in the village as "Maria of the fields," to church. But when Maria died suddenly in November, Ciccio appeared devastated. He attended the funeral and followed his mistress' coffin as it was carried into the same local church. Thereafter, he just kept coming back, day after day. His devotion has so impressed the parishioners that they rallied together to care for him, giving him water and food and allowing him to sleep in a covered area outside the church. The priest, while hoping to find a new home for the faithful pup, even lets Ciccio sit in front of the altar during service.
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A faithful dog whose owner died months ago still turns up everyday at her church hoping she will return.

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Loyal Capitan: Who Sits By Owner’s Grave For 6 Years

Mr Guzman's son Damian has tried to bring Capitan home but he always runs back to the cemetary in Villa Carlos Paz.
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Although it has been six years since Mr Guzman's death Capitan proves a faithful companion and guards his grave day and night.
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The German Shepherd ran away from the family home shortly after Mr Guzman's funeral and miraculously found his resting place.
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Capitan has not left the side of Miguel Guzman's grave since 2006 - and sleeps on top of it every night.
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“I’ve tried to bring Capitan home several times, but he always comes straight back to the cemetery. I think he’s going to be there until he dies too. He’s looking after my dad.”

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A DEVOTED German Shepherd has slept on his owner’s tombstone since 2006, his widow says

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This Unknown Dog: Who Stood Guard To Save Another From Rubble

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A SHAKING and mud-splattered spaniel emerges from rubble to lead rescuers to a stricken pal in this heartwarming video from devastated Japan.

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Kirby The Dog: Who Escaped And Wandered Miles To Reach His Owner's Grave

"There's no other way to explain it really," said Dave Wills, grandson of the dog's owner. "He's just sad and lonely and misses his mom." "It was pretty much meant to be because, I mean she lost both her kids, my dad and my aunt, so that's why Kirby was so special to her," Dave said.

Sharon spoiled her dogs with unlimited amounts of love and affection, often spending hours with them in her favorite blue chair. They were right by her side when she passed away in April.

"She's had him since he was a little puppy so it's got to be pretty hard on him," Dave said.

Since then, Kirby has been moved from home to home -- often being passed along because of his ability to escape.

"We were actually just getting ready for lunch, and he was around here and then he ran down the hill and ran right up to us," said Matthew Cadaret, who found Kirby.

Last week, Matthew was the latest person who found Kirby wandering around town.

His Aunt Peggy just happened to be walking by, and she took it upon herself to have his microchip checked.

"The scanned him and gave me the name of Sharon Rattery," who I had known years ago through church," Peggy said. "It was kind of disbelief. I was in shock."
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Kirby's mom was Dave Wills' grandmother, Sharon Rattery. She inherited the dog from her daughter Susan who passed away just two weeks after bringing him home in 2003.

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Hawkeye: Who Was Loyal Till The End

Tumilson was so close to his dog that he reportedly referred to Hawkeye as “son.”

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A faithful dog has refused to leave the side of his Navy SEAL owner after he was killed in Afghanistan, lying beside his master's coffin at the funeral.

        telegraph.co.uk

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Leao: Keeping Vigil At Owner's Grave After Floods Disaster In Brazil

Leao, a dog in Brazil, sits vigil at her owner's gravesite after fatal landslides in January 2011: Leoa is one of many dogs who have recently shown courageous acts of loyalty for the ones they love
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Leao sits for a second consecutive day next to the grave of his owner Cristina Maria Cesario Santana
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A FORLORN dog refuses to leave the muddy graveside of his owner who was killed in the floods that have brought devastation to Brazil.

        mirror.co.uk

Leao cuts a pitiful figure beside the grave of Cristina Maria Cesario Santana, who died in Teresópolis, one of the areas hardest hit by last week's natural disaster.

        dailymail.co.uk

Grieving Spot: Who Waited For Her Deceased Owner To Return Home

Lawnmower shop owner, Wayne Giroux killed by a drunk driver. Photo Source: CNN
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Spot watching traffic, still looking for her master.
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A local lawnmower shop is about more than an honest repair at an honest price; it's about friendships that endure.

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Incredibly Loyal Dog Zelda: Looking For Her Boy

Joshua Reed rescued a sweet, rust-colored dog named Zelda from the road after she was hit by a car. From that moment on, the two were inseparable, said Marci Reed, Joshua's mother. In 2009, just three years after their chance meeting, 15-year-old Joshua was killed in an ATV accident. Months later, the dog could be seen roaming the Indiana farm roads near the family's home. "She's without her boy," said Marci Reed, "She just sniffs all over looking for her boy."
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This is almost too painful to believe, but a similar tale based on a true story was played out in a movie starring Richard Gere.

        usatoday.com

Brittany Murphy's Dog Clara: Who Struggled To Comprehend With Her Death

Brittany Murphy's husband Simon Monjack and their pet dog Clara struggle to make sense of the actress's sudden death

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This Unknown Dog: Who Risked His Life To Save Another Dog

Check out an amazing video of a dog saving another dog that had been hit by a car on the highway. The heroic canine runs into traffic and drags the severely injured dog out of harm's way.

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German Shepherd, Cash: Starving To Protect

“Cash” apparently survived by eating mice and rabbits that are native to the area and kept coyotes and other scavengers away from the body.

        citynews.ca

A dog was found standing by his dead owner's body six weeks after the man killed himself in a remote part of the American West.

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14-Year-Old Jack Russell Terrior Named Squeak: Refusing To Leave

Mr Ford, 51, was the tenth white farmer killed since militants began often violent occupations of white owned land two years ago. "The dog would not leave the farmer's body," said Meryl Harrison, of Zimbabwe's Society for the Prevention of Cruetly to Animals who was inundated by calls about the terrier. "When Terry Ford's battered body was found under a tree, the little terrier was still at his side," she said.
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Squeak, the 14-year-old Jack Russell terrier, was pictured across the world as he lay next to the murdered body of his white Zimbabwean owner Terry Ford.

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Even in death Squeak refused to leave the side of his master, and was with him until authorities bundled the 55-year-old farmer into a tin coffin.

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Girls In Japan Are Making Valentine's Day Chocolates From Period Blood And Pubic Hair

If you’re an unsuspecting Japanese boy awaiting a Valentine’s Day box of homemade 'honmei choco', or 'true feelings chocolate,' you're in for a very rude shock

A “spell” trending on Twitter suggests that this year, girls “mix [their] blood” or other DNA-rich ingredients “into the Valentine’s Day chocolates” to ensure that their “love will be returned.”

        thedatereport.com

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It’s unclear when or how this trend started but Twitter has been lit up recently with talk about it

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The above tweet makes reference to “menhera” which is internet slang for someone who falls somewhere between emo and Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction, meaning a person who cuts themselves to show their intense devotion towards another. The word comes from “mentaru herusu ban” (mental health board).

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While that’s clearly a derogatory reference to a clingy girlfriend, a resounding number of supposed female Twitter users have claimed to add a little bit of themselves to their chocolate recipes

Some attribute a magical property to it but most tend to just refer to it as a symbolic gesture and seem surprised that this is so shocking to others.

        rocketnews24.com

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Going through all of the ever-growing number of tweets on the topic, these seem to be the most popular tissues and fluids used in guy’s chocolate in order from least to most “effective.”

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The Japanese website Naver Matome has posted a series of tweets around the trend, filled with tweets from girls apparently lamenting the fact that their menstrual cycles don’t match up with Valentine’s Day this year

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"This year too, I’m praying that I can succeed in love, and the time has drawn near when there will be lots of boys around who will eat my scary hand-made chocolates — that I’ve made by mixing in my own blood and spit — without even knowing it," posted one woman.

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This certainly smells like a urban legend in the making with people just dying to freak folks out this holiday, but it’s hard to say for sure

The story is partially being perpetuated by the discovery of hairs in some guys’ chocolates in Valentine’s Days past.

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“My buddy’s been traumatized about Valentine’s ever since he found a hair in his chocolate. That sucks, but it’s better than blood.”

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Although those hairs could have been simple cooking mishaps like you’d find at your local fast food restaurant, who can say for sure? The one thing fellas can do this year is be prepared and look for the signs. If your girl hands you chocolates with noticeably shorter nails on her fingers, beware!

        rocketnews24.com

Also, it would seem that menstrual blood is the ultimate “gift” as it’s the most intimate and largely a matter of timing. So, if you noticed that you got some chocolates unusually early or late, beware!

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However, if your chocolate looks unusually bloody, beware! That could also be a trick.

Careful, do not throw the chocolates away as it’s probably delicious. Why? Because the person making it was probably just listening to this Twitter user.

        dramafever.com

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Seems like the Valentine’s Day is fast becoming a minefield of spit and hair in Japan. Like a wise man once said, “Life is like a box of chocolates; bloody, bittersweet, and can sometimes give you Hep-C.”

        rocketnews24.com

The trend is drawing a lot of attention as the thread of posts talking about these scary chocolates has already been re-tweeted over 15,000 times

The following thread translated from compilation site Naver Matome, has curated a series of tweets referring to the trend. Since being posted, this thread has been retweeted over 15,000 times, and clocked up around 200,000 views, as well as featuring on other major internet portals.

        japancrush.com

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"Baju Sakit Pinggang" - Wanita Bengang Baju Raya Tak Sama Cutting Sampai Senget Sebelah

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Raya menjelang tiba, ramai yang mula membuat persiapan dengan membeli baju raya dan kuih raya

Kepada para wanita, sudah pasti menjadi rambang mata apabila baju raya kini mempunyai pelbagai warna dan fesyen. Penat mencari baju raya, sudah tentu kita kecewa apabila baju yang dibeli indah khabar dari rupa bukan?Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini apabila baju kurung yang diterima wanita ini beza cutting telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @wannurliyanaaa agak agaknya mesin jahit dorang pun senget sebelah kot  apa pelik ghupe cutting kiri kanannya tu beza benar #hijabistahub#raya#2022#foryoupage#fyp  original sound - Wan Nur Liyana - Wan Nur Liyana

Belah kiri dan kanan baju tak sama cutting

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang wanita telah menerima parcel berisi baju raya yang dibeli daripada sebuah jenama. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila dia mendapati baju raya yang mahal itu tidak sama cutting. Belah kanan dan kiri baju tidak sama dan berbeza dari segi jahitan juga. Perkara itu membuatkan dia berang. Lihat video sambungan itu di bawah:

  @wannurliyanaaa Reply to @fathinhisham  bunyi asal - Mhd Aizzat - AizzatFromYT

  @wannurliyanaaa Reply to @wannurliyanaaa  Rancak Raya - Fatia, Izzue Islam, Khai Bahar feat. Razmansyah, Yazmin Aziz

"Bila complain cakap suruh iron, orang cakap pasal defect lain dia pergi suruh iron. Risau" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 391K tontonan, 8K tanda suka dan 800 komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut pelik melihat baju seperti itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Hm, siapa saja yang tak kecewa dapat baju macam tu. Nasib baik boleh alter kat kedai! :')

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3 M'sians Transform Abandoned Alleyway Into Ramadan Bazaar For Other Young Entrepreneurs

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Three youths have taken the initiative to upgrade a deserted alleyway in their hometown of Sungai Petani, Kedah into a well-visited Ramadan bazaar

According to Bernama, the three men behind this initiative are 39-year-old Ainol Zulkarnain Zainal Abidin, 33-year-old Muhammad Daniel Halis, and 25-year-old Muhammad Aiman Mohd Tajudin.The trio said they spent a total of RM20,000 to upgrade and beautify the alleyway located at Jalan Patani to encourage their friends to set up stalls in the area.

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Ainol Zulkarnain said the alleyway situated beside his coffee shop was initially dark and filthy. It also used to be hotspot for burglary cases.However, together, they painted the walls of the alleyway with colourful murals and put up with bright lights along the street, creating a welcoming ambience for visitors.

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The 39-year-old added that the idea to give a new look to the alleyway started last year, and they made improvements slowly. This year, they were able to attract 16 young entrepreneurs to open their stalls in the bazaarItems available for purchase at the bazaar include food, drinks, and Hari Raya outfits — all sold at a reasonable price.

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The bazaar organiser added that they were thankful to have gotten their permit approved by the Sungai Petani Local Government Office to operate a bazaar in the alley

He hopes the local government will continue to support them and their small businesses.


#PRU15: Gara-Gara Tiket Bas Habis, Pelajar OKU Ini Sanggup Nak Jalan Kaki Balik Mengundi

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Seperti semua tahu, Pilihan Raya Umum ke-15 akan diadakan tidak lama lagi

Ramai yang sudah pulang ke kampung masing-masing untuk menunaikan tanggungjawab mereka. Ia adalah sifat yang sangat bagus. Pengangkutan awam juga dipenuhi dengan orang yang pulang untuk balik mengundi.Namun, baru-baru ini tular apabila seorang pelajar Kolej Komuniti tidak mahu melepaskan peluang pertamanya untuk mengundi pada PRU-15 dengan berjalan kaki telah mendapat perhatian ramai.

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Tekad nak jalan kaki ke Kelantan sebab tiket habis

Menerusi sumber, pelajar yang bernama Muhammad Haikal Noor Azmin, 18, mengambil keputusan itu selepas semua tiket bas habis dijual berikutan orang ramai pulang mengundi pada Sabtu ini.Walau bagaimanapun, semasa dia sedang dalam perjalanan sambil memikul beg pakaian, dia ditemui oleh pensyarahnya. Difahamkan, kejadian itu berlaku pada Rabu malam kira-kira 7 petang di sekitar Jalan Bertam Indah 2.Pengarah Kolej Komuniti Kepala Batas, Jasni Mohd Yusof berkata, pelajar berkenaan adalah orang kurang upaya (OKU) yang kurang sempurna dari segi pergerakan dan pertuturan."Walaupun begitu, dia semangat untuk menunaikan tanggungjawab untuk membuang undi pada PRU-15 hingga sanggup berjalan kaki""Ketika ditemui pelajar itu nampak keletihan. Pihak kolej mengambil inisiatif menghantar pelajar pulang ke kampung halamannya. Ini adalah bagi memastikan keselamatan dan kebajikan pelajar itu terjamin," katanya.Sementara itu, pelajar berkenaan  terharu dengan bantuan yang dihulurkan pihak pengurusan kolej bagi memastikan dia dapat pulang mengundi.Bantuan itu sedikit sebanyak dapat meringankan beban keluarganya, apatah lagi dia adalah anak sulung daripada lima beradik yang kematian bapa sejak berusia 11 tahun.

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Alhamdulillah, ada juga bantuan diberikan. Selamat mengundi! :)

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[PHOTOS] Man Discovers Cockroach Infestation While Strolling Around Melaka River

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A man from Melaka took to Facebook with a public service announcement (PSA) after finding a disturbing sight at the riverside in Melaka

Facebook user Joel Chee alerted his friends of the pillars by the frequently-visited tourist spot after discovering that they were crawling with cockroaches."The next time you're here, don't touch the pillars," the local advised.

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Chee shared with SAYS that he discovered the infestation while he was on his daily walk around the riverside

The avid photographer said he often takes the same route but he had never seen the cockroaches until his evening "photo walk" on Monday, 29 March."In my opinion, due to the rain, the cockroaches' home floods. So they come up awhile. I think they will go back to their home after a few days."He added that he only realised the cockroaches after seeing two men fishing by the river, with one of them fanning away cockroaches at his neck."I continued to walk towards my car, and that is when I saw the pillars and went 'Oh my God! It is crawling with them!'"

Image via Joel Chee (Facebook)

Image via Joel Chee (Facebook)

The post has since been shared over 1,500 times, with netizens disgusted by the realisation and the photos

"I got goosebumps looking at it," said a Facebook user.

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"People like to take wedding photos here," commented another disturbed user.

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Meanwhile, this netizen joked, "I will bring all my friends here to take beautiful pictures next time."

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Here are other common pests in Malaysia that you should be aware of:

                Be Careful Of These Flying Black & Red 'Ants' In Hot Weather. They're Poisonous

These beetles are most commonly found in Penang, Kedah, and Perlis!

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                I Stumbled Upon This Weird Insect Lurking In My Laundry And I Haven't Been OK Since

It slithers!

Read the full story

                Ever Seen This White Thingy Lurking On The Walls Of Your Home And Wondered "WTF Is This?"

Ewww.

Read the full story


Malaysia Is The 12th Most Competitive Nation

Malaysia is a more competitive country than it was last year, the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2014 report revealed

Malaysia is a more competitive country than it was last year, the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2014 report revealed
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Malaysia has moved up three spots in an international ranking on competitiveness but still lags behind neighbour Singapore, which made it into the top three this year.

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Malaysia jumped from the 15th to the 12th most competitive nation amongst 60 countries

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The 12th spot or 82.09 score (out of 100) has put Malaysia among the top 15 most competitive nation that included the US, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sweden, Germany and Canada.

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It also continued to be ahead of UK, which was ranked 16th, Australia (17th), Finland (18th), New Zealand (20th), Japan (21st) and South Korea (26th).

        therakyatpost.com

USA, Switzerland, Singapore and Hong Kong topped the list as the world's most competitive nations

The most competitive countries listed were USA, followed by Switzerland, Singapore and Hong Kong
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The US retains the No. 1 spot in 2014, reflecting the resilience of its economy, better employment numbers, and its dominance in technology and infrastructure. There are no big changes among the top ten. Small economies such as Switzerland (2), Singapore (3) and Hong Kong (4) continue to prosper thanks to exports, business efficiency and innovation.

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Europe fares better than last year, thanks to its gradual economic recovery. Denmark (9) enters the top ten, joining Switzerland, Sweden (5), Germany (6) and Norway (10). Among Europe's peripheral economies, Ireland (15), Spain (39) and Portugal (43) all rise, while Italy (46) and Greece (57) fall.

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Japan (21) continues to climb in the rankings, helped by a weaker currency that has improved its competitiveness abroad. Elsewhere in Asia, both Malaysia (12) and Indonesia (37) make gains, while Thailand (29) falls amid political uncertainty.

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FULL RESULTS of the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2014:

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Most big emerging markets slide in the rankings as economic growth and foreign investment slow and infrastructure remains inadequate. China (23) falls, partly owing to concerns about its business environment, while India (44) and Brazil (54) suffer from inefficient labor markets and ineffective business management. Turkey (40), Mexico (41), the Philippines (42) and Peru (50) also fall.

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The report also measures the perception of each country as a place to do business

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In general there is a strong correlation between a country's overall competitiveness ranking and its international image as a place to do business.

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IMD, a top-ranked global business school based in Switzerland, today announced its annual world competitiveness ranking. As part of its ranking of 60 economies for 2014, the IMD World Competitiveness Center also looks at perceptions of each country as a place to do business.

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"While economic performance changes from year to year, perceptions are longer-term and shift more gradually. They can also lead to a virtuous circle of better image and better economic performance," Professor Bris said. "So how executives feel their country is being perceived is a potentially useful guide to future competitiveness developments there."

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These results come after Prime Minister Najib announced his intention for Malaysia to break into the top 10 of the competitiveness index on the back of government initiatives

This result comes after Prime Minister Najib announced his intention for Malaysia to break into the top 10 of the competitiveness index on the back of government initiatives
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This comes after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said last November that he wanted Malaysia to break into the top 10 of the competitiveness index on the back of government initiatives.

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International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed says Malaysia's improved ranking reflected measures the country had taken under the Government Transformation Programmes

International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed says Malaysia's improved ranking reflected measures the country had taken under the Government Transformation Programmes
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MALAYSIA’S ranking improved three notches to 12th, among 60 countries, in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2014, its best performance in four years, says International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.

        therakyatpost.com

The jump is a testimony of growing confidence in the government's various initiatives to transform the economy into that of a high-income nation by 2020.

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Mustapa said the report reflected measures Malaysia had undertaken under the Government Transformation and Economic Transformation Programmes. "We will continue to strengthen our global competitiveness through efforts targeted at enhancing Malaysia's investment environment and promoting policies that would increase trade, harness talents to achieve higher productivity growth, intensify efforts to reduce regulatory burden, as well as, strengthen the country's technological capabilities.

        bernama.com.my

“We are also committed in implementing and executing a sustainable economic policy in ensuring a more prosperous and developed Malaysia as opposed to short-term, populist shortcuts that will have negative consequences in the long-run,” he said in a statement today.

        therakyatpost.com

Based on 300 criterias, the World Competitiveness Yearbook measures how well countries manage their resources and competencies to increase their prosperity

The IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, which will be published at the end of June, measures how well countries manage all their resources and competencies to increase their prosperity. The overall ranking released today reflects more than 300 criteria, two-thirds of which are based on statistical indicators and one-third on an exclusive IMD survey of 4,300 international executives.

        imd.org

The World Competitiveness Yearbook assessed countries based on economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency and infrastructure.

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The Institute of Management Development (IMD) has been publishing the leading annual report on the competitiveness of nations since 1989

IMD is a top-ranked business school. We are the experts in developing global leaders through high-impact executive education. We are 100% focused on real-world executive development. Published since 1989, the World Competitiveness Yearbook is recognized as the leading annual report on the competitiveness of nations.

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Jokowi: "It Was Very Fast But I Had No Fear Because Bapak Tun M Was Behind The Wheel"

Earlier today, President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, during a press conference with Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir, recalled a test-drive he had taken in a Proton car with Tun Dr Mahathir in 2015

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir, who is currently in Indonesia for his two-day official visit, was Proton chairman back in February 2015 when Jokowi was in Malaysia.Recalling the event from 2015 when he was invited by Dr Mahathir to test-drive a Proton car, Jokowi related how he wasn't "afraid" while sitting inside a Proton car that was being driven by Tun M at 180km per hour on the Sepang race circuit."But I was not afraid, I was not worried because the driver was Bapak Tun Mahathir," Jokowi said, adding that, "If it was not him, I think I'd be afraid."

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Tun Dr Mahathir, who chose Indonesia as the first ASEAN state for his official visit since his return to power, also recalled the event

"I was no longer the Prime Minister then."I drove the car at a speed of 180km per hour on the Sepang race circuit. The President did not complain at all," Tun Dr Mahathir recalled, adding that although, he himself was afraid to drive the Indonesia President, to which Jokowi responded with spontaneous, hearty laughter, according to a report in The Star Online.

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The two leaders have agreeed to revive a joint car development project between Proton and Indonesia to produce an ASEAN car

The idea, first mooted on in 2015, did not take off due to unforeseen circumstances.Proton and PT Adiperkasa Citra Lestari had even signed a MoU which stated the two companies will conduct a feasibility study and explore areas of cooperation.Today, Tun Dr Mahathir said that while he and Jokowi "had discussed to jointly produce a car made by Indonesia and Malaysia for Southeast Asian nations, it had not been followed up. Now we are looking at reviving the project."The Prime Minister, however, did not elaborate on the details as to whether the same parties would be involved in the project, or even an expected timeline.

Meanwhile, Tun Dr Mahathir was accorded an official welcome at the Bogor Presidential Palace as Indonesia rolled out the red carpet

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Niat Peniaga Nak Sedekah, Tapi Gelagat Pelanggan Lari Lepas Bayar Ini Pula Bikin Tawa

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Nasi lemak merupakan makanan tradisional yang masih laris sebagai sarapan untuk rakyat Malaysia

Malah, ia juga tetap menjadi pilihan setiap kali sarapan kerana murah, kenyang dan pelbagai variasi lauk-pauk.Baru-baru ini tular satu video di TikTok berkenaan gelagat baik seorang penjual nasi lemak yang ingin bersedekah kepada pelanggannya telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @bangsudu Terima kasih untuk 2 - 0 ye bang  #fyp #foryou #suduada  original sound  - TAUKE NASI LEMAK RM1

Menolak pelawaan sedekah, cabut lari selepas letak duit

Menerusi video yang telah dimuat naik oleh @bangsudu di TikToknya, dilihat gelagat seorang penjual nasi lemak yang ingin bersedekah di gerainya ternyata gagal.Apa yang lebih melucukan adalah pemberian nasi lemaknya sebagai sedekah itu ditolak oleh pelanggan dan dipaksa untuk menerima bayaran. Aksi tolak-menolak itu berakhir dengan pelanggan tersebut segera melarikan diri selepas meletakkan duit dalam bekas nasi lemak.Lihat video lain di bawah:

  @bangsudu Macam mana saya boleh leka ni?  #fyp #foryou #suduada  original sound  - TAUKE NASI LEMAK RM1

  @bangsudu Kena jerit pun okay  #fyp #foryou #suduada  original sound  - TAUKE NASI LEMAK RM1

"Dia punya gelak tu depan muka, sakitnya hati" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan yang kini telah meraih 3.9M tontonan, 417.4K tanda suka dan 5.5K komen di TikTok, Rata-rata warganet turut terhibur dengan gelagat pelanggan yang melarikan diri itu.Berikut di bawah adalah komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

Image via @bangsudu (TikTok)

Image via @bangsudu (TikTok)

Image via @bangsudu (TikTok)

Seronok tengok orang yang rajin bersedekah ni, semoga diperluaskan rezeki abang ni :)

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New High Court Judge In Najib's Case Has Now Dismissed His Appeal For A Gag Order

Judge Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali, who is now presiding over the criminal cases of former PM Najib Razak after replacing judge Mohd Sofian Abd Razak, has dismissed Najib's bid for a gag order

The new High Court judge, in dismissing Najib's application for a gag order on the media against discussing the merits of his criminal cases, said he found the motion for a gag order "unsustainable" and if granted it would violate freedom of speech.Justice Mohd Nazlan said that the court found there was nothing prejudicial against Najib as the court did not have a jury system and the decision was made by the judge.According to Justice Mohd Nazlan, the existing law of contempt and defamation already provide available and ready measures to deal with any such substantial risk of prejudice or interference with the criminal justice system."The law of contempt can only be granted in the most exceptional of cases, where the substantial risk of prejudice is additionally especially imminent and serious."In light of the aforesaid key considerations, I find the motion unsustainable. If granted, it would represent a major incursion into the constitutional right of freedom of speech and freedom of expression under Article 10 of the Federal Constitution," he said.

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The previous judge, Mohd Sofian, who is the younger brother of UMNO Pahang state executive council member Mohd Soffi Abdul Razak, had allowed an interim gag order sought by Najib, barring digital media and newspaper from discussing the merits of the case

When it was discovered that judge Mohd Sofian is the UMNO Pahang strongman's brother, the Malaysian Bar had called for the judge to recuse himself.However, after judge Mohd Sofian failed to recuse himself, he was transferred out by the orders of the Chief Judge of Malaya Justice Tan Sri Zaharah Ibrahim.Replacing him, Justice Mohd Nazlan was put in to preside over Najib's cases.

Najib's defence lawyer Shafee Abdullah, however, will be filing a notice of appeal against the High Court's dismissal on Monday

Shafee had argued that the media furore surrounding Najib's alleged criminal wrongdoing and the resulting public backlash had presupposed his client's guilt."It is not a dramatic observation to say that the public sentiment against the applicant is prejudiced to such an extent that nothing short of a conviction upon all charges would qualify as justice in the eyes of the public," he was quoted as saying by NST Online.Shafee accused Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Finance minister Lim Guan Eng, and Damansara MP Tony Pua of supporting "the public's call for blood".

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Meanwhile, the High Court judge has set the trial dates for 12 February to 28 February and 4 March to 29 March 29 next year

Najib is facing a total of seven charges, with three being criminal breaches of trust, three counts of money laundering and one count of abuse of power.All of the seven charges are in relation to RM42 million which was deposited into his personal accounts from SRC International Sdn Bhd, a former subsidiary of 1MDB.

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Speaking of charges, Najib's daughter claims the only thing her father is guilty of is that he tried "to do his best for his country":

                The Only Thing My Father Is Guilty Of Is Trying To Do His Best For His Country

Yana has leapt to the defence of Najib, claiming her father has never put his needs first.

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[QUIZ] Can You Guess These Popular Global Landmarks From A Super Zoomed In Screenshot?

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If you love discovering new places (or scrolling social media for travel inspo, hehe), you probably recognise plenty of popular landmarks from around the world by now

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From our very own KLCC Twin Towers to the Eiffel Tower in the city of love, there are many landmarks that attract and enchant tourists from all over the globe.And, now that the world is slowly encouraging travel again, we sure can't wait to discover new (and familiar) destinations once again.Consider yourself an avid traveller or perpetually consumed by wanderlust? Then you may be a pro when it comes to identifying global landmarks that draw awe-stricken crowds, hehe.

Come, put yourself to the test and take this fun quiz to see if you can score 8/8!

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All you have to do to earn bonus points is spend on your usual everyday necessities. Just like that, you'll be earning points in no time.Even better news? You can redeem flights, hotel stays, cashback, e-vouchers, credit card annual fee redemption, CIMB Pay with Points, and more, with the bonus points that you accumulate! In other words, you'll get to save money and spend less by offsetting your purchases with bonus points. ;)

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Bonus points- Earn up to 8X bonus points for every RM1 spent- Enjoy best conversion value (400 bonus points = RM1)*- Pay with Points at any of CIMB's participating merchantsTravel rewards- Up to 12X complimentary Plaza Premium Airport lounge access- Up to RM50 cashback for in-flight WiFi**- 12 months complimentary HoteLux Elite membership and 1,000 HoteLux points- Complimentary four-night stay at participating Marriott Vacation Club properties in Bali, Indonesia, and Phuket, ThailandComplete care- Up to RM1 million in travel insurance coverage- Travel medical coverage including COVID-19 insurance- E-commerce purchase protection up to USD200 (RM901^)- Mastercard ID theft protectionExciting privileges- Mastercard Travel and Lifestyle Services (MTLS) premium benefits at over 3,800 hotels and resorts worldwide- Mastercard airport concierge meet and assist- Mastercard airport limo provided by DragonPass- One night free hotel stay- Pay now, travel later

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Bonus points- Earn up to 10X bonus points for every RM1 spent- Enjoy best conversion value (400 bonus points = RM1)*- Pay with Points at any of CIMB's participating merchantsTravel rewards- 12X complimentary Plaza Premium Airport lounge access- Up to RM80 cashback for in-flight WiFi**- No additional mark-up for overseas spend- Global data roaming by Flexiroam- 12 months complimentary HoteLux Elite Plus membership and 2,000 HoteLux points- Complimentary four-night stay at participating Marriott Vacation Club properties in Bali, Indonesia, and Phuket, ThailandComplete care- Premium end to end travel insurance coverage up to USD500,000 (RM2,254,250^)- Wallet guard of up to USD500 (RM2,254^)- Mobile phone protection up to USD2,000 (RM9,017^)- Purchase protection up to USD20,000 (RM90,170^)- E-commerce purchase protection up to USD1,000 (RM4,508^)- Mastercard ID theft protectionExciting privileges- Mastercard Travel and Lifestyle Services (MTLS) premium benefits at over 3,800 hotels and resorts worldwide- Mastercard airport concierge meet and assist- Mastercard airport limo provided by DragonPass- One night free hotel stay- Pay now, travel later- Digital Health Xtra with complimentary unlimited video consultation, medicine delivery, and medical advice- Enjoy a dynamically-curated collection of exclusive offers in over 50 destinations with Mastercard Priceless Specials

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Police Station Chief Found Partying In Kajang Suspended After Testing Positive For Drugs

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One of the policemen recently nabbed in a raid by Bukit Aman while partying at a police station in the district of Kajang has tested positive for drugs

The Bukit Aman Integrity and Standard Compliance Department (JIPS) director Datuk Azri Ahmad told The Star that the police station chief (OCS) tested positive for consuming ganja after an initial urine test was conducted.

He added, "The sample will be sent for further testing and if it turns out positive as well, he will be prosecuted."

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The officer has since been pulled from active duty

Kajang police will investigate the violation of COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) and whether there was any criminal element involving the four policemen and four others, who were partying at the police station, he added.According to China Press, the authorities seized the station chief's mobile phone and found information that suggests his involvement in drugs and criminal cases."JIPS will investigate the four policemen for misconduct and violations of regulations of public servants. Action will be taken without fear or favour," Azri told The Star.

He added that the police will not compromise in taking action against police personnel or officers who are involved in wrongdoings or crimes."The bad apples in the police force are only a minority. They will not be protected, instead, stern action will be taken against them. The raid on the police station was possible due to information from the public. Rest assured such information will be acted upon," he said.

The case is currently being investigated under Section 269 of the Penal Code

According to Malaysian law, Section 269 states that whoever unlawfully or negligently does any act which is, and which he knows or has reason to believe to be, likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine or with both.

The station chief was arrested along with three other officers and four civilians while they were dancing and singing karaoke in a dark room that had a spinning disco ball light:

                4 Cops Arrested For Hosting Party With Alcohol & Air Ketum At Police Station In Kajang

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PropertyGuru Is Giving Away A Home Worth RM600K! Here's How You Can Be A Part Of It

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PropertyGuru has been ranked as the No. 1 Property Website in Malaysia

Since its inception in 2011, Malaysians have searched and used PropertyGuru to find their dream homes, making it the go-to property website for property seekers, agents, and developers. Check out PropertyGuru's recognitions: - Most Traffic - Over eight million monthly visits and highest traffic share on Alexa and Comscore- Most Preferred - Voted by Malaysians as "Top Brand in Online Property Search" and rated as Asia's "Most Influential Online Property Brand" by Influential Brands- Most Home Choices - Recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records for listing over 450,000 home choices

To thank Malaysians for making them the No. 1 Property Website in the country, PropertyGuru is paying it forward by giving away a home worth RM600,000!*

PropertyGuru also knows how tough the past year has been, and would like to give back to the community by rewarding one deserving Malaysian a free home at Tropicana Metropark, Subang Jaya. Pssst... here's the best part – it's a freehold property!*Terms and conditions apply.

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Here's how you can participate: STEP 1: Nominate a deserving Malaysian home seeker (must be a first-time homeowner) by uploading a photo of them with PropertyGuru's picture frame here STEP 2: Post the photo (with the picture frame) on your Facebook or Instagram and explain why your nominee deserves to win (in not more than 300 words)STEP 3: Make sure your post is public and tag @propertyguru.my on Facebook or @propertygurumalaysia on InstagramSTEP 4: Remember to include #PropertyGuruIsNumber1 and #PropertyGuruHomeGiveaway hashtags in your postSTEP 5: Once done, comment here with the caption, "I have nominated (name of nominee) on FB/IG" and include a link to your post The nomination runs from 1 February until 31 March. 10 entries will be selected for the final round, and will be judged by the quality of the photo and caption. You can find out more here.

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What's cool about PropertyGuru is that you can submit your loan applications for pre-approval! Plus, you can also assess how much you can borrow and save, or determine the best housing loan plan by using their home loan calculators.

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9-Year-Old Student Dies After Being Run Over By A Garbage Truck In Shah Alam

A nine-year-old student was killed in a tragic road accident in Shah Alam, Selangor yesterday, 28 June

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Berita Harian reported that Nor Syazrina Damia Mohd Nazrul Rafizi died on the spot after she was believed to have tried to cross the road with a friend at about 1.35pm.She was purportedly run over by a garbage truck which bears the logo and text of the Shah Alam Municipal Council (MBSA) at Jalan Selayang Satu 27/27a, Seksyen 27.

It is believed that the lorry driver came from the Persiaran Klang direction and wanted to make a turn at the junction, according to initial police investigations

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Harian Metro reported Shah Alam police chief ACP Baharuddin Mat Taib as saying that the victim was allegedly trying to cross the road with a friend when incident happened. While her friend managed to cross to the other side of the road safely, Nor Syazrina Damia collided with the incoming lorry and fell under it."The lorry driver stopped the vehicle and the victim tried to get up, but the lorry backed up which caused the victim to be run over by the vehicle," Baharuddin was quoted as saying in a statement.He added that the victim was pronounced dead by paramedics who were called to the scene.

The lorry driver is believed to have escaped as he was not seen at the scene following the incident

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A report by The Star Online cited accounts from eyewitnesses who claimed that the driver, allegedly a foreigner, abandoned the truck and fled on foot after the incident.According to Baharuddin, as reported by Berita Harian, the police have contacted the company involved to obtain details about the driver, adding that they were in the midst of tracking down the suspect. He also urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the police regarding the case, which is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

Responding to the matter, MBSA has also issued a statement after learning about the incident

MBSA Corporate Communications head Shahrin Ahmad reportedly said in a statement that the local council was in the midst of identifying if the lorry belongs to one of the contractors that have been hired to carry out rubbish collection duties within the MBSA area.Domestic waste collection within the MBSA area is done by contractors that were appointed through open tender."MBSA will get more information from the company regarding the operation of the lorry in terms of garbage collection routes, officers and so on."MBSA will not compromise if it is proven that the company violated the conditions that were for the garbage collection work in the area," Shahrin Ahmad was quoted as saying by Harian Metro.

Meanwhile, Selangor Menteri Besar (MB) Amirudin Shari said he was already in contact with the Shah Alam mayor regarding the incident

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Tweeting from his official account, Amirudin said that Shah Alam mayor Datuk Ahmad Zaharin Mohd Saad has given his assurance that the case will be investigated, and is working with the authorities on the matter.In a subsequent tweet, Amirudin expressed concern over the case, saying that he will ensure that it will be resolved as soon as possible. He also expressed his condolences to the victim's family.

Saya telah dimaklumkan mengenai tragedi kemalangan melibatkan seorang pelajar sekolah perempuan dan lori sampah MBSA. Saya telah menghubungi Dato’ Bandar dan beliau memberi jaminan akan menyiasat kes ini dan bekerjasama dengan pihak berkuasa. https://t.co/U0ywNinhEt— Amirudin Shari (@AmirudinShari) June 28, 2018

In other recent news, a man was fined RM100 after he pleaded guilty to lighting a firecracker which killed a girl:

                Man Who Lit The Firecracker Which Killed A 7-Year-Old Was Fined RM100

Nuraqira died on 18 June after suffering severe head injuries.

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Here's How The COVID-19 Vaccines Will Be Distributed In Malaysia

With the first two COVID-19 vaccines set to arrive in Malaysia, the government has announced more details regarding its distribution and administration in the country

In a press conference on Tuesday, 5 January, Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is expected to arrive in Malaysia by the end of February and the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in the first quarter of the year.Although not yet finalised, he announced some information that will be detailed in the government's National Vaccination Plan about how the vaccines will be given out to the population.

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Here's what we know so far:

1. The COVID-19 vaccinations will not be made mandatory

Instead, Khairy announced that Malaysians must indicate their own willingness to be vaccinated once supplies are made available to the country.He said adults above the age of 18 will be able to give their informed consent to opt in and sign up for the injection through the MySejahtera mobile app.Those vaccinated will be monitored for their safety and to keep track of the effectiveness of the vaccine over a few years under Phase Four of their respective vaccination programmes.

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2. The vaccines will only be given to adults aged 18 and above

The minister has explained that the COVID-19 vaccines will not be administered to children in Malaysia as they were only tested on adults in the expedited clinical trials to combat the pandemic."I would like to explain that most of the clinical tests were done only on adults. There have been no clinical trials on children for the vaccine," said Khairy, as quoted by Malay Mail.

3. The vaccinations will begin with COVID-19 high-risk groups before being made available to the general population

"We will start with a risk assessment of who is at high risk and we will start with that group," Khairy said, according to New Straits Times."The general plan is to start with frontline workers first, [people with] co-morbidities, and senior citizens. After that, we will have to have a system where once a general population is being vaccinated, who will go first and where you will get vaccinated."He added that more details will be announced after the Cabinet approves the National Vaccination Plan.

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4. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will be distributed mostly in urban areas, while the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be administered in rural areas

Khairy explained that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines will be distributed mostly in major cities due to its stricter requirement of ultra-low temperature freezers.The minister said the government has identified 55 locations nationwide to store the vaccine vials and the government will spend an additional RM16.6 million on facilities to maintain the ultra cold chain for their safe transfer and storage in these urban areas.Meanwhile, he said the vaccines made by Oxford-AstraZeneca have been planned to be deployed in rural areas as they can be stored in conventional freezers, thus more safely transported to further and more remote parts of the country.

5. Malaysia is still working on getting enough vaccines to immunise at least 80% of the population

The Malaysian Reserve reported that the country has spent USD504.4 million (RM2.05 billion) sourcing from five producers, including from China and Russia.As of this writing, Malaysia has secured - or are in negotiations to secure - these COVID-19 vaccines:- Pfizer-BioNTech- Oxford-AstraZeneca- Sinovac- Gamaleya- CanSinoBIOKhairy also assured in the press conference yesterday that Malaysia was not late in procuring the vaccines, citing that Singapore was able to obtain vaccines earlier due to their smaller population."We couldn't do that, we have over 30 million people. Even Japan is getting the vaccines in February, and Thailand in May. So, I don't think we are late," he explained.

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Remember to limit your movement and wash your hands often. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:

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Pfizer reported that their two-dose vaccine is 90% effective at preventing COVID-19 in early results:

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Early results show that the vaccine is 90% effective at preventing COVID-19.

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Facebook Wants To Listen In On Everything That You're Doing. Should You Allow It To?

Sometime within the next few weeks, your iPhone is going to start recording everything it hears when you begin tapping out a Facebook status update, hoping you'll include what you're listening to or watching

The new tool, as part of Facebook's ever-growing quest to compile as much information on you as it possibly can, will automatically pick up on whatever you're watching or listening to and ask you to append the band or TV show to your status.

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According to The Verge, this is how it works:

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The latest version of Facebook for iOS and Android automatically recognizes the song you're listening to or TV show you're watching and adds it to your status. The Shazam-like feature is called "audio recognition," and starts listening as soon as you start typing a new status. There's no need to tap "Listening To" or "Watching" in the status-creation screen. You can opt in to the feature for the first time by tapping a new button inside the status window. When there's a match, a badge pops up over Facebook's feelings button, a small smiley face.

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Facebook has already seen over 5 billion statuses with emojis or activities added, reports PolicyMic

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This latest feature update makes total sense for the company, providing both a new layer of activity to engross Facebook's userbase and endless monetization possibilities. Links to TV show or movie pages appear in statuses which used to just be plain text. And Spotify, Rdio, and Deezer previews appear when a song is recognized, depending on which app you've used.

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So far, it can only recognize 160 U.S.-based TV channels and a few million songs, far behind Shazam, which employs hundreds of people to do pretty much the same thing. All of this serves to maybe make Facebook a little more feature-complete and possibly generate a ton of revenue for the company, but it also requires you to overlook the titanically creepy nature of letting Mark Zuckerberg eavesdrop on you every time you post a status.

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Facebook claims that the app isn't capable of listening in on your conversations. Also, it's opt-in, not opt-out.

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"We can't identify background noise and conversation," the app says before turning on. "Sounds are only used to find a match and are never stored."

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However, Valleywag was a little unconvinced. They talked to a Facebook representative on the question of what happens to the recording, calling their data-storage policies "completely inscrutable"

"The rep told me 'if the feature finds a match and you do not post [a new status update], we only save that the content was matched in an anonymized and aggregated form.' No elaboration was provided as to how your sound recordings are anonymized and aggregated — there are a lot of ways to deploy those words and have it mean pretty much squat."

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"I asked for clarification on how information you didn't use — say, your phone starts recording the TV show you're watching, and you change your mind because you don't want your friends to see you're watching USA reruns at noon. Even then, the recording is retained, but in a 'form that isn't associated with you.'"

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That's a lot of audio data to be just processed through Facebook with no clear limits and a policy that just boils down to "trust us," claims PolicyMic

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And there hasn't been an accompanying update to their privacy policies to match the new feature.

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So, should you care?

As creepy as this is, you don't necessarily have to worry about the NSA peeking in on your Facebook audio logs. They're way past that. As for the rest of it, who knows.

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Facebook already knows where you live, where you work, all your contact information, who your friends are, your political views, and even who you're hooking up with. So a 10-second clip of "It's Raining Men" associated with your account probably isn't your privacy-busting line in the sand.

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And don't worry. Facebook will soon have you covered with a "privacy checkup" administered by a blue dinosaur. That'll do it.

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EJEN ALI THE MOVIE - Filem Animasi Lain Dari Yang Lain. Serius Best!

Filem animasi semakin mendapat sambutan ramai malah,  bukan sahaja di kalangan kanak-kanak tetapi orang dewasa juga

Lihat sahajalah kejayaan filem-filem animasi Hollywood seperti Frozen, The Lion King, Coco, Big Hero 6, Toys Story, Finding Nemo, Monster Inc dan banyak lagi. Semuanya pecah panggung. Bagaimanapun, kita juga boleh berbangga dengan karya animasi Malaysia yang kini mampu berdaya saing dengan filem Hollywood seperti Upin Ipin, Boboiboy dan lain-lain. Serius gempak kot!

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Berita baik buat penggemar karya animasi tempatan. Filem EJEN ALI THE MOVIE bakal ditayangkan di seluruh negara bermula 28 November ini

Untuk pengetahuan, Ejen Ali merupakan siri animasi popular Asia yang telah berjaya meraih lebih 2 juta penonton di televisyen serta mempunyai 1.4 juta pengikut di laman rasmi Youtube.Bukan itu sahaja, sejak pertama kali ditayangkan pada tahun 2016, Ejen Ali turut melebarkan sayapnya ke stesen media antarabangsa dan berjaya menembusi siaran di lebih 50 buah negara, termasuk di rangkaian Disney Asia, Nickelodeon India, MNCTV Indonesia dan AlMajeed TV di serantau Timur Tengah dan Afrika Utara. Hebatnya!

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Ikuti sinopsis EJEN ALI THE MOVIE:

FIlem ini mengisahkan tentang Ali, budak berusia 12 tahun yang telah direkrut menjadi perisik bagi sebuah agensi perisikan, dikenali sebagai Meta Advance Tactical Agency (MATA) yang berperanan untuk melindungi kota futuristik Cyberaya daripada ancaman luar. Konflik mula timbul apabila Ali mendapat tahu bahawa dia bukanlah satu-satunya ejen yang boleh mengawal gajet  istimewa (IRIS - Infinity Retinal Intelligence System). Gajet tersebut telah diubahsuai menjadi IRIS Neo,gajet yang boleh dikawal serta digunakan oleh ejen-ejen lain. Inovasi baru ini dipersoalkan oleh Ali apabila dia merasa terpinggir dan kedudukannya sebagai ejen istimewa MATA tergugat.Pada saat itu, dia didatangi oleh individu misteri yang mendakwa mengetahui akan kisah silamnya. Maka bermulalah pengembaraan baharu Ejen Ali demi membongkar kebenaran walaupun kesetiaannya terhadap MATA bakal teruji.

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Dalam pada itu, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Primeworks Studios, Datuk Ahmad Izham Omar berkata bahawa tahun 2019 adalah tahun karya animasi mendominasi carta industri perfileman negara

"Tahniah diucapkan kepada Wau Animation di atas karya hebat dan sumbangan mereka yang sekaligus berjaya membawa industri perfileman Malaysia ke peringkat yang lebih tinggi. "Semoga peminat dan pencinta filem akan ke pawagam untuk menyokong filem Ejen Ali yang bakal ditayangkan pada musim cuti sekolah yang akan datang.” katanya.

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Are You A Side Or Back Sleeper? This Highly Rated 'Mattress In A Box' Has Got You Covered

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This Spotlight is sponsored by Zinus.

Having a comfy mattress is key when it comes to getting a good night's sleep

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Whether you prefer your mattress soft and plushy or firm and sturdy, you can think of this bedroom essential as an investment for your body and sleep health. However, finding a reliable mattress with a price point that stays within budget can sometimes prove to be tough.

This is where Zinus, touted as the world's number one online mattress and furniture brand, comes in to make bedtime a more pleasant experience

Zinus has a history that began in 1979, focusing on comfort-oriented outdoor products. Keeping comfort at the forefront, Zinus shifted its sights to indoor products in 2003. Today, the brand offers mattresses, mattress foundations, bed frames, and more at affordable prices, to satisfied consumers from all over the world.

Check out this cute video to find out how Zinus delivers the chance for some good rest, straight to your doorstep:

The brand's goal is to deliver the world's finest sleep products suited to different lifestyles, which is why it produces some of the comfiest mattresses you can sleep on

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According to Zinus, it has more than 1,000,000 global reviews vouching for its mattresses, besides its reputation as the world's largest 'mattress in a box' manufacturer. As one of the pioneers of the 'mattress in a box' technology, this unique concept is what makes the brand popular, in addition to its affordable price tags and direct-to-doorstep shipping.And with one glance at the reviews, you'll discover that its memory foam mattresses, made from natural plant and seed oils, are insanely comfortable as well.

Here are the two types of mattresses you can find from Zinus:

Memory foam- This type is good for those with joint pain, side sleepers, and couples- It provides a swaddled, more cushioned feel that surrounds the body with excellent pressure relief for your back and jointsHybrid or spring- Good for back pain relief, back sleepers, and people who tend to get hot while sleeping- The mattress provides a firmer foundation and support system with enveloping, contoured comfort, and motion isolation

Unboxing is a breeze, as the mattress is vacuum-sealed and rolled up neatly in a box.Watch how easy it is below:

Zinus also offers a whole range of bed frames and foundations to go perfectly with your mattress of choice

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Not only are they affordable, but the bed frames and foundations don't require fancy tools to assemble either. You can easily put them together with the tools that come included in the box.From metal daybeds to quick snap standing mattress foundations, and everything in between, you'll appreciate the simple, no-frills designs of the furniture too. Hear what other reviewers have to say about one of the brand's bed frames:

Whether you're moving into your first home or in need of a new mattress or bed frame, Zinus may just have the perfect one for you

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Since Zinus manufactures its own products, you can rest assured that you'll be getting the most bang for your ringgit when purchasing its quality mattresses or furniture.Plus, one of the perks of the brand is that you can try out any Zinus mattress at home, risk-free for 100 days*. Its mattresses also come with a 10-year worry free limited warranty, so you get added peace of mind.Made without phthalates, formaldehyde, or harmful chemicals, you can shop for mattresses, bed frames, and more at Zinus. Psst, shipping is absolutely free if you live in West Malaysia! ;)

Visit Zinus' website for more information on how the brand can help you sleep better.

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