How Does Donald Trump's Victory Impact Us In Malaysia?

America has a new POTUS. Donald Trump.

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After months of campaigning, the highly controversial Donald Trump made history and pulled off one of the greatest upsets in political history when he won the White House back for the Republicans. No major poll, analysts nor political commentators expected Trump to stand a chance against Hillary Clinton, with many saying that a "Clinton victory is inevitable".Yet all those predictions proved to be wrong, as the former reality TV star and real estate tycoon has been elected the 45th President of the United States by the people of America yesterday, 9 November.

How does Trump's presidency affect Malaysia? We take a look at some key areas that might affect our nation:

1. Suspension of Malaysians immigrating to the US could happen

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Trump notoriously made headlines in December 2015, when he called for a "total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States". A few months ago, he proposed to impose a travel ban on countries that are compromised by terrorism."The immigration laws of the United States give the President the power to suspend entry into the country of any class of persons that the President deems detrimental to the interests or security of the United States, as he deems appropriate," he said. "I will use this power to protect the American people. When I am elected, I will suspend immigration from areas of the world when there is a proven history of terrorism against the United States, Europe or our allies, until we understand how to end these threats."Though he did not specify the countries that will go into this "ban list", international media CNN came up with a list of 40 countries that could be implicated. Malaysia, a country where the majority are Muslims, was included in that list alongside India, Philippines, Russia, Israel and Indonesia amongst others.

2. Malaysia’s global competitiveness in the international trade sector may suffer

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Malaysian Industrial Development Finance (MIDF) Amanah Investment Bank Bhd chief economist Dr Kamaruddin Mohd Nor said that the US is an important trade partner for Malaysia. However, as Trump has spoken at length about the US self-interest, Malaysia's trade value and volume may suffer a decline due to policy changes from Trump's administration. "There will be a possible shock in the short to medium term due to uncertainty surrounding possible revision of trade practices in US," Kamaruddin told Business Times."Protectionism measures in the form of tariff and non-tariff measures will adversely affect trade relationship between US and Malaysia."On the other hand, senior academician at S Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore Oh Ei Sun shared a different opinion.“As a businessman, Trump would say whatever customers (voters) want to hear to win, he will cut whatever deals to stay in power," Oh was quoted as saying by Malaysiakini.

3. Almost a decade-long worth of discussions and negotiations on Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) may be wasted

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Trump has been highly critical of the controversial TPPA, which is said to be Barack Obama administration's "pivot to Asia". 12 participating nations dotted around the Pacific Rim including Malaysia have signed the agreement earlier this year. During his campaign for the presidency, one of Trump's trade proposals was to withdraw from the TPPA which will set up a free trade zone among the 12 countries that exclude China. Politicians from both the ruling Barisan Nasional (NS) coalition and the opposition have reportedly expressed caution on the US' next move with Trump as president. They are concerned that the years of negotiations and effort spent on the TPPA may just go down the drain.

4. Malaysia may be pushed into China's embrace

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and China's Premier Li Keqiang (right) signed 14 agreements worth RM143.64 billion recently.
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Trump's presidency comes at a time when Malaysia and China signed 14 Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) worth RM143.64 billion during PM Najib Razak's recent working visit to China.  The 14 business arrangements sealed between two countries defence are related to economy, agriculture, education, finance and the construction sectors.  Trump has reportedly accused China as "the single greatest currency manipulator that’s ever been on this planet" on more than one occasion. He has also claimed that China is "killing" the U.S. on trade and has pledged to turn things around. In recent times, China has been exerting greater influence in the Asean region, despite ongoing territorial dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea. James Chin, director of the Asia Institute at the University of Tasmania, told Malaysiakini that "China will gain if the US is not interested in the South China Sea", adding that he believes that Trump is less likely to confront China on the issue.

5. The 1MDB lawsuits by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) may be dropped

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In July, the US DOJ filed lawsuits to size more than USD1 billion worth of assets said to have been misappropriated from 1Malaysia Development Bhd., or 1MDB, a fund set up by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in 2009 to boost the Malaysian economy.Najib and President Barack Obama are known to be "buddies" ever since the duo were spotted in Hawaii playing golf together back in December 2014 but analysts said the relationship cooled after the DOJ filed that 1MDB lawsuit. The opposition MPs have aggressively called for Najib to step down following the 1MDB scandal, and will be observing closely to see if Trump's presidency has any implication on the DOJ suit. “After failing with Obama, the question is whether Najib will have better luck lobbying the new president to drop attempts to seize the laundered funds and assets siphoned from 1MDB," Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua was quoted as saying by South China Morning Post (SCMP).

6. The government may have to realign its political allies

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman (right) with his Palestinian counterpart Dr Riad Malki at Wisma Putra in August 2016.
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According to international media reports, an Israeli minister said that "Trump’s victory is an opportunity for Israel to immediately retract the notion of a Palestinian state", in reference to the longstanding territorial dispute between Palestine and Israel."This is the position of the President-elect, as written in his platform, and it should be our policy, plain and simple. The era of a Palestinian state is over," Naftali Bennett, the Minister of Education said in a press release.As of September 2015, Malaysia is one of the 136 countries around the world that recognise the State of Palestine and the two countries have been enjoying warm and close bilateral relations. The Malaysian government has openly condemned Israel on several occasions and urged the Israeli government to put a permanent end to injustice against the Palestinians.  It remains unclear how Trump's administration will address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and if it will affect Malaysia's relations but it is noted that he reportedly said that he will take a "neutral approach" when addressing this issue.

Despite this new, unprecedented development, PM Najib Razak said that US-Malaysia ties won't be affected by Trump's presidency

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"I believe that he will find the right approach that can help the US build a (strong) cooperation with other countries," he said.  Najib said he personally knew Trump and therefore, the president-elect was no stranger to him.  "Not many people expected this (Trump's victory). The US voters want a president who can develop the economy and create high-paying jobs," he said.

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Do you think Malaysia will be greatly affected now that Trump is the new US president? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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MCMC Says Those Found Sharing Viral Sex Video Could Be Jailed For A Year Or Fined RM50,000

The Malaysian Communications And Multimedia Commission (MCMC) warned the public against sharing video clips that contain pornographic elements in a statement issued yesterday, 12 June

MCMC's warning to Internet users comes after media reports published allegations by Haziq Aziz, who confessed to a sex video purporting to implicate Economic Affairs Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali."The MCMC today, 12 June, warns all parties to refrain from uploading or sharing content that contains pornographic elements, as per Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998."Those found breaking the law can be jailed for a year, fined RM50,000 or both," it said in a statement Wednesday night, according to a report in The Star Online.

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MCMC also added that an investigation will be carried out for any offensive content concerning sexual activity or nudity

According to SoyaCincau, the commission will not hesitate to block websites that commit the offence of sharing sexually offensive content. In the meantime, MCMC will also be working with social media platforms like Facebook to curb the spread of such content."MCMC will continue to take appropriate measures to monitor the dissemination of content that violates the provisions of national law. MCMC will not hesitate to take decisive action and bring those involved to justice," the statement said, as reported by SoyaCincau.


Samsung Ditches Android With Its Samsung Z For Tizen OS

On Monday, Samsung took the wraps off the Samsung Z, its first-ever smartphone that runs on its own native Tizen platform, instead of Google’s Android OS

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The new device features a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display, a 2.3GHz quad-core processor, an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera, a fingerprint scanner, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, a 2600mAh battery and Tizen 2.2.1, making it a novel beast indeed.

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The launch means that consumers now have more choice of mobile phone software beyond the dominant Google Android and Apple iOS operating systems

The Samsung Z device will now compete directly with smartphones running Android and Microsoft’s Windows Phone, employing the Tizen software that will be incompatible with Android applications and Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones.

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“Samsung is committed to enhancing the mobile experience of consumers with innovation that is both personal and unique to their needs,” DJ Lee, president of global sales and marketing for Samsung noted in a blog post.

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“The Samsung Z integrates the power and adaptability of the Tizen platform, enabling users to browse the web faster and utilise applications more effectively.”

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Samsung first started using Tizen this year with its Gear 2 smartwatch and it’s an OS that the company has designed to lessen its dependence on Android and give it control of its own mobile ecosystem

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Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S and Galaxy Note lines of phones will continue using Android as their platforms for the foreseeable future but the company doesn’t see any harm in popping out a few Tizen phones each year to see if there’s any demand for them.

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The Z will include access to a Tizen app store, which means buyers can expect a few thousand native apps. However the OpenMobile application compatibility layer will enable the handset to run Android apps too.

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Samsung will release the Samsung Z in Russia sometime in the third quarter this year and will gradually expand its availability in other markets later. No pricing information for the device has yet been announced, but we imagine Samsung will sell it for less than it sells the Galaxy S5 and the Galaxy Note 3.

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Samsung’s Tizen software is similar to Android and based on the Linux open source software, but is controlled by companies including Samsung and Intel

It is not compatible with Android and its applications. Android development is driven by Google with the Android Open Source Project and the Open Handset Alliance, of which Samsung is also a member.

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Tizen affords Samsung more control over its software and avoids the need to include Google's software, search and applications such as Gmail, Google Maps and Google+. It also allows Samsung reduce its dependence on Google, something the company has tried in the past with its own Bada smartphone software, which eventually became part of Tizen.

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What does it mean to consumers?

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“The launch of Tizen on Samsung handsets provides an exciting proposition for emerging market consumers, where accessibility to truly localised content and appropriate payment mechanics could at last become a reality,” said Marco Veremis, chief executive of mobile marketing specialists Upstream.

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Others are not quite as enamoured with the prospect of yet another mobile software platform. “What does it mean to consumers? Nothing. No additional value to make the switch from Android worth it,” said Francisco Jeronimo, research director at firm IDC.

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The Samsung Z follows the introduction of the Tizen-powered Gear 2 smartwatch, which replaced the originally Android-powered Galaxy Gear smartwatch from 2013. Samsung recently issued a software update that replaced Android with Tizen software on the Galaxy Gear, removing Android from all of Samsung’s smart wearable devices.

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“Dia Park Depan Pintu Bilik” - Ibu Terkejut Mainan Anak Dah Lama Lingkup Tiba-Tiba...

Bagi pasangan yang ada anak kecil, mesti rumah selalu penuh dengan mainan anak sana sini kan?

Biasalah, hati ibu bapa mana yang tak cair bila setiap kali keluar bawa anak jalan-jalan, sekali dia tunjuk mainan mesti kita rasa nak beli.Bukan apa, seronok tengok anak-anak bila bermain sambil membesar di depan mata kita. Apa salahnya spend duit sikit beli mainan untuk mereka.Tetapi, lain pula kisah yang dikongsi seorang wanita ini di laman sosial Facebook dalam group Anak Sepahkan Apa Hari Ini? baru-baru ini. Dia telah memuat naik sekeping gambar kereta mainan anaknya yang sudah lama rosak.

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Seram apabila kereta mainan yang dah lama rosak tiba-tiba berbunyi sendiri dan ada di depan pintu bilik pukul 4 pagi

Menerusi posting tersebut yang mendapat lebih 920 shares dan 446 komen daripada netizen, wanita itu menceritakan moment seram tentang kereta mainan tersebut yang katanya sudah lama rosak."Benda alah ni dah lama  tak elok sebenarnya, jenis tekan2 keluar lagu tu. Malam tadi anak yg kecik ni duk lepas geram tekan byk2 kali tapi tak bunyi dah dia pun tinggal je lah merata2..Kisah nya pukul 4 pagi mak nak pergi tandas, elok je bukak pintu bilik benda alah ni elok berlagu. Dah lah tu dia park betul2 depan pintu. Buat taktau cecepat pergi tandas, nak masuk bilik tu ketuk kuat2 terus diam," katanya.

Rupa-rupanya, ramai juga yang pernah hadapi situasi seperti itu

Susulan tularnya posting tersebut, ada juga ibu-ibu yang turut berkongsi kisah seram pendek mereka, di mana kereta mainan anak mereka juga pernah tiba-tiba berbunyi waktu tengah malam.Kata Farhanyy lagi, dia cuba sedapkan hati mungkin kereta mainan itu berbunyi kerana anaknya tekan-tekan malam itu. Tetapi dia pelik, kenapa kereta mainan itu mesti berbunyi pukul 4 pagi dan ada betul-betul di depan pintu biliknya.Antara perkongsian menarik daripada netizen di Facebook:

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Epic Flash Sales, Discounted BLACKPINK Concert Tickets, And 5 Other CNY Promos On Shopee

With CNY right around the corner, it’s time to take advantage of all the ongoing sales and online promos!

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So what do Malaysians like to shop for during CNY? According to Shopee, the top performing categories on their site during CNY 2017 include home decor, female and children's fashion, and kitchen appliances. In 2018, Malaysians started moving towards buying big-ticket items like fridges, smart TVs, and home theater systems, as well as groceries, hampers, and even smartphones for CNY.

As part of their 'Shopee Kongsi Fa Cai' celebrations this year, they're bringing you even more awesome deals!

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From now until 6 February 2019, Shopee will be running all kinds of attractive giveaways and social media contests, as well as offering tons of great deals and discounts from popular brands like Watsons Malaysia, Samsung, Senheng, Maybelline, VOIR, and Elianware.Pay particular attention from 14 to 16 January 2019 and 22 to 24 January 2019 as you'll be able to get crazy savings on Shopee through special festival-themed days such as CNY Essentials Festival, Shocking Sale Festival, Shopee Mall Festival, Cashback Festival, and CNY Mega Festival.

Here are some of the awesome CNY promos you can take advantage of on Shopee throughout this period:

1. Shop to your heart's content on Shopee and get 88% cashback daily (capped at RM5.88) in the form of vouchers that will be given out at 3pm every day

2. Look out for 88,888 mystery boxes by brands and sellers across the platform that are at least half the retail price, plus get free shipping too, no matter the amount

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3. Shake the prosperity tree for a chance to win Shopee coins, prizes, and vouchers worth a total of RM888,888 - the harder you shake, the more fortune you'll get!

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4. Take part in Shopee's inaugural CNY Live Quiz for the chance to win some awesome prizes

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Tune in on the Shopee app to challenge yourself by answering trivia questions from a wide range of topics during the live quiz sessions. Make it to the end by answering all the questions correctly and you'll win from a pool of 888,888 Shopee coins. There's also RM1,000 weekly cash prizes and other awesome prizes up for grabs!Take note of the quiz sessions so you don't miss out:14 - 31 January 2019: Weekdays at 12pm22 - 24 January 2019: Weekdays at 12pm and 8pm

5. Keep an eye out for flash sales to enjoy amazing savings

The sales will be on different days, but the big ones that you definitely want to catch are taking place on 15 and 22 January 2019. On those days, eight different sales will be happening throughout the whole day! Grab products from fashion, electronics, lifestyle, beauty, home, men’s, and more from prices as low as RM0.88 and enjoy discounts of up to 88% off.

6. If any Blinks have yet to grab tickets to the girls' upcoming concert right here in Malaysia next month, now's your chance! Use this promo code to get 10% off your tickets plus additional cashback of 1,000 Shopee coins:

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Pssst! Here are some exclusive SAYS promo codes to help you save even more when you shop. You're welcome guys ;)

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For more information, head on over to the Shopee website. Happy shopping!

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Sugar & Smiles: World's Oldest Man Shares The Secrets To Living A Long Life

A Japanese man has recently become the world's oldest living man at 112 years and 344 days old

Chitetsu Watanabe received the honour from Guinness World Records on Wednesday, 12 February, when they presented him a certificate at the nursing home where he currently resides.

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Watanabe was born on 5 March 1907 in Niigata, a city in nothern Japan

After graduating from  agricultural school, AP reported that he moved to Taiwan to work at Dai-Nippon Meiji Sugar on sugar cane plantation contracts.He lived in Taiwan for 18 years before marrying his wife, Mitsue, and had five children.After serving in the military towards the end of World War II in 1944, he then returned to Niigata and worked for the prefectural government until retirement.

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However, retirement did nothing to slow him down

In 1974, at the age of 67, he moved in with his first son, Tetsuo, and built a family home with a hectare-worth of farmland where he grew fruit and vegetables.His daughter-in-law Yoko Watanabe, wife of Tetsuo, told Guinness that Watanabe also raised bonsai, the Japanese traditional art of raising small sculpted trees, and had kept over 100 of them, which he often presented at local exhibitions.

Watanabe (centre) showing his bonsai trees off at Joetsu City Senior Exhibition in 2005.
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Watanabe credits his long life to not getting angry and keeping a smile on his face as much as possible

"I've lived together with him for over 50 years, and I've never seen him raise his voice or get mad," Yoko told Guinness. "He's also caring. When I was working on my patchwork hobby, he was the one who praised my work the most.""I think having lived with a big family under one roof, mingling with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren helped keep a smile on his face as well."

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Despite his very advanced age, Watanabe still keeps busy in the retirement home by doing rehabilitation exercises, making origami, and doing calligraphy and math

The centenarian also loves sweet things despite having lost all his teeth. He enjoys desserts that do not require chewing such as custard puddings and cream from creampuffs.According to HuffPost, Watanabe is four years away from overtaking fellow countryman Jiroemon Kimura, who was 116 before he passed away in 2013, for the record of being the oldest man ever.


[VIDEO] Bangga Geng Dengan Kawan Jutawan, Usahawan Muda Ini Jadi Buah Mulut Warganet

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Jika sebelum ini seorang usahawan muda wanita pernah tular gara-gara bawa masuk Lamborghini ke Pulau Langkawi, kali ini lain pula isunya

Founder produk Vitamilk itu sekali lagi menjadi bualan warganet gara-gara sebuah video yang dimuat naik olehnya di laman TikTok.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

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Bangga kawan dengan jutawan, siap downgrade golongan rempit

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @ayunieso24, kelihatan usahawan tersebut memuat naik beberapa keping gambar bersama rakan-rakan perniagaannya yang lain. Apa yang menjadi bualan ramai adalah apabila dia turut menunjukkan pencapaian mereka yang berjaya mendapat keuntungan jutaan ringgit dalam perniagaan produk minuman kesihatan jenama Vitamilk itu.Namun, perkara itu menimbulkan kontroversi dan mendapat kecaman ramai gara-gara Ayunie memandang rendah terhadap golongan rempit. Melalui kapsyen di videonya, dia seolah-olah bangga hanya berkawan dengan jutawan dan tidak suka dengan golongan rempit yang kononnya tidak boleh berjaya.

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Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah menerima 361.4K tontonan, 21K tanda suka serta 223 perkongsian di TikTok

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[VIDEOS] From The Heartfelt To Comical, These 22 CNY Ads Of 2022 Will Keep You Entertained

1. Breaking away from traditional reunion scripts, Yoodo reminds you to do you as CNY approaches

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When a director's mum, sister, and nephew pay a surprise visit while he's presenting CNY storylines to a client at work, his family end up pitching ideas of their own. They're there for lunch, and get into good-natured family antics, leaving the director slightly embarrassed, hehe.But, suddenly, the client breaks into tears. GG mou?

2. Maybank fuses the past and present through a comical take that will definitely get you chuckling in no time

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In this video, Wong Bak Fu, a scholar from 1388 tries to meet the demands of his family on CNY eve — ang pow money, new clothes, and a fancy spread for dinner — oh my! All he wants is peace and quiet during CNY, so he makes a wish on an ancestral tiger talisman hoping that it'll help.Meanwhile, in 2022, junior executive Xiu Fu is stuck in the office, unable to go home for reunion dinner, sien. :(

3. Let Gamuda Land tug on your heartstrings with this touching video that shows a mum and daughter getting the house ready for CNY

After they quarrel over decorating their home, the daughter finds a familiar key while sweeping under a chest of drawers. The key to happiness, as the keychain states, turns out to be a magical one. Thanks to this new discovery, she has her share of fun, but soon realises what true happiness is to her. :')

4. Ban leng leng and slip into the CNY mood with this uber festive, firecracker of an ad from Watsons, featuring well-known local names like Amber Chia, Jinnyboy, Han Xiiao Aii, Phei Yong, Meeki, and more

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Set in a vibrant, old school Chinese home (the kind you see in period dramas), Jin Jia Sui visits her eccentric family for CNY. From her Wing Cun Cousin to Iron Palm Auntie, she finds everyone at home mysteriously practising some form of kung fu, and wonders what it has to do with the celebration, hmmm.

5. Serving a dose of nostalgia, you'll miss doing fun things with your mum, in this case CNY hair makeovers, thanks to this video from McDonald's

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In Gunung Rapat, a hairdresser mum enjoys giving her family the best hairstyles for CNY. Her daughter puts up with the wacky hairdos (especially since a trip to McDonald's comes after the salon sessions, hehe), from primary to secondary school. But the yearly tradition soon hits a pause.

6. The best kind of luck happens when you forge ahead with loved ones, as told by Maxis

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This video has already garnered over 1,405,000 views since it was uploaded on January 24, and with good reason too. Both entertaining and endearing, Make Our Luck features an adorable grandfather-grandson duo. Eager to get more guests, Gong Gong puts his all into decorating his homestay business with auspicious festive displays, while his grandson tries to help in his own way.

7. Two sisters from Hong Leong Bank's video prove that teamwork makes the dream work, especially when it comes to yummy pineapple tarts

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Xiao Wen and Xiao Wu want to help their dad and family business by making pineapple tarts that appeal more to modern tastes. However, the two sisters are like night and day when it comes to their personalities. Watch how they join forces and embrace each other's differences, hehe.

8. Experience pleasant feelings of happiness with Sunway Group's inspiring video

Inspired by a true story, Yvonne spends her time helping out the community in an old folks home near her house. This includes growing healthy and pesticide-free vegetables. However, one resident, Uncle Tan, prefers to keep to himself, seemingly uninterested in joining any of the activities.

9. Mr.DIY drives home the meaning of family in this uplifting video that warms the heart

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The video follows three Malaysians — a chicken rice seller, tailor, and barber — who are ready to close shop for CNY.  It nicely illustrates that no matter who we are and what we do, the strong bond we share is what makes us a family, awww. <3

10. In this amusing take by Etiqa Insurance, every day is an auspicious day, as long as loved ones come together

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Da Bao's grandmother runs a tight ship with their family — based on her trusty little almanac a.k.a tung shin, which she uses to guide her on all things auspicious. In this video, the young grandson narrates the story of when things take a turn, plunging the family into uncertainty and chaos.

11. Bop to foodpanda's festive and cheery music video this CNY, wheee!

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You don't have to understand Mandarin to enjoy this lil number. Featuring a trendy-looking family having an extraordinarily fun time celebrating CNY, you'll be nodding your head along to the beat in no time. ;D

12. Take a peek into local practices and traditions during CNY with this light-hearted video from UEM Sunrise

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Starring the Ongs, this series about Malaysian culture is presented as a fun family affair. From mealtime customs to decorations during the festive season, let Gonggong, Popo, Mama, Papa, Girlgirl, and Boyboy show you the way things are done during CNY, hehe.

13. Tenaga Nasional Berhad wants you to know that you can always count on family to be a beacon of light in moments of darkness

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A series of unfortunate events unfold when sweet Aunty Choi does her final round of shopping before CNY. While she is eager to meet her nieces, nephews, and other relatives, she decides to sit out the celebrations this year, so as to not have her bad luck rub off on them. :(

14. LOL at this funny video by Air Selangor, an ode to the family member who is always up to comical antics

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Filmed in the style of a reality show, Raymond talks to the camera about how he's decided to go all out with the celebrations this year. He wants to make his family happy even though he will be absent at the dinner table during CNY.But why is his mum unimpressed with his actions? It's not why you think it is, haha.

15. This video by Taylor's University shows that circumstances will turn for the better when you put your heart into your passion

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Oftentimes, the future that we envision for ourselves don't align with what our parents intend for us. In this video, a culinary arts graduate achieves her dream of opening her own restaurant.She's had to pay her dues working long hours in other kitchens for years before getting to where she is today, which inevitably causes friction with her mother.

16. For better or worse, Digi shows that your fam will always be there for you when you need them

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Growing up with rowdy relatives, a girl takes over Tiger Wong Seafood Restaurant, the family business where everyone works. And, it's not exactly the easiest job in the world either. Suffice to say, accepting change can be unpleasant to some — causing tension to run high as she tries to scale the business.

17. myNEWS adds a touch of whimsy in this video, as they wish you a roaring and happy CNY

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While most of us are celebrating CNY with family and friends at home, there are some who still have to clock in for work instead. In this video, a cute 'tiger' pops up in a myNews store, where a worker shows how well he is able to tell between the different personalities of his customers.

18. You'll be counting down the days till you go back home for CNY with EcoWorld's oldie but goodie plot this year

Unfortunately, many of us might be guilty of missing texts and phone calls from our mums and dads, more so around the holidays. In this video, a mother is seen trying to call and send voice notes and texts, only to have them go unanswered by her busy son. :((

19. Eu Yan Sang puts things into perspective and perfectly sums up the last two years of missed reunions ;')

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Naturally, many of us are looking forward to reuniting with our families this CNY. In A Long Awaited Reunion Dinner, a young family in the city finally gets to visit back home, much to the delight of their parents.

20. Counterpain shows appreciation to all the mums who put their hearts into everything they do for family, awww :')

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This serves as a reminder to cherish all the loving people in your life even more, that's for sure. Featuring Ma's selfless effort in preparing tuen yuen fan (reunion dinner) for her family, her daughter realises a lot of love and hard work goes into this special occasion for CNY.

21. To nurture the things you love and allow them to blossom, kindness, patience, and proper care are required, as evident in this video by S P Setia

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In a family of gardeners who own a plant nursery, a son returns home for the holidays. His parents are rushing to meet orders for CNY, so he lends a hand at work, confident that the flowers he is tending to will bloom beautifully. However, things don't go as planned.

22. And last but not least, enjoy this cheeky lil take from Your Maker and Panggung Studios, heheh :P

The former is an ad agency, while the other's a production house. Keeping it short and sweet, you'll definitely be left grinning after watching this CNY greeting that cuts out the obvious, and is anything but overdone.

Wanna know what's in store for you this year? Read your zodiac fortune for 2022 here!

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Guy Offers Hilarious Commentary On Architecture Fails Of Mansion In Miri

Ever walked into a house and thought, "Wait what. Why. What's happening here? Who did this??"
If you have, then you've got something in common with this guy.

Adam Yahiya recently shared photos of a bungalow in Miri, Sarawak along with its questionable choices in design.His Facebook post has already garnered over 7,700 shares since it was uploaded on 11 May.

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"McMansion Hell Malaysia: Episode 1."Yahiya shares his own version inspired by McMansion Hell, a blog by Kate Wagner, which roasts the world's ugliest houses while teaching about architecture and design.

He starts off by observing the exterior of the house while adding hilarious, unfiltered comments about its pillars, wall details, and balcony

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Image via Adam Yahiya/Facebook

Moving on to the back of the house, Yahiya continues to point out eyesores like a "hidden" drain pipe sticking out of a pillar and random patches of manholes on the lawn

Yep. You read that right. Manholes... on the lawn.

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Image via Adam Yahiya/Facebook

Wall nipples and manholes become the least of your problems once you enter the house.
Trust me, it gets better.

"Random semi wall partition nobody wants because why the f*ck not?""Air conditioning not included have this ugly eyesore wall power socket instead."

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Image via Adam Yahiya/Facebook

Yahiya, who is a project manager/consultant with a small local construction company, shared that his job is basically to prevent people from building "ugly mansions like this"."Construction is a very weird thing, sometimes the architect would say 'Build ABCD' but the contractor builds 'BACD' instead, so my job is to make sure 'ABCD' is built exactly to plan as 'ABCD' as intended," he explained to SAYS.

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Image via Adam Yahiya/Facebook

Image via Adam Yahiya/Facebook

Although not an architect by name, the 24-year-old revealed that he spent most of his uni days hanging out with architecture students. "Their passion kinda rubbed off on me. I would sometimes spend my free time looking at an architect's catalogue studying their design choices and reasoning behind it, helps me do my job better."

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Image via Adam Yahiya/Facebook

A window for a short guy and a window for a tall guy because we're all about being inclusive.

It's hard to choose which one's the best, but this guy's toilet commentary deserves an award

"No legroom so that you feel like you're travelling on AirAsia every time you take a sh*t."

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Image via Adam Yahiya/Facebook

Image via Adam Yahiya/Facebook

A nearly impossible to reach toilet paper holder placed almost behind your head while you take a dump? Sure why not.Gotta love the anger, bro. Looking forward to more episodes.

Check out his full post below:

Hopefully, there's a lot less to say about these other home renovations in Malaysia:

                [PHOTOS] One Of The Most Expensive Homes In Malaysia Looks Like A Massive Spaceship

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                This Newly Renovated Terrace House In Bangsar Looks Like It Could Be A Muji Showroom

The home was designed to fit two families!

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                This Rundown Single Storey Terrace House In PJ Was Transformed Into The Cosiest Home Ever!

Never judge a home by what it used to look like before.

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Tular Video Proton Wira Ini Cuba Ambil Kesempatan Guna 'Siren Bomba' Untuk Elak Jammed

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Siren bomba, ambulans atau polis hanya akan dibunyikan sekiranya berlaku kecemasan di sesuatu kawasan

Kebiasaannya jika kita dengar saja bunyi siren itu, semua kereta akan cepat-cepat memberikan laluan kepada kenderaan tersebut itu lalu bukan?Tetapi, lain pula dengan video yang tular di TikTok baru-baru ini apabila sebuah Proton Wira dikatakan mengambil kesempatan atas bunyi siren bomba gara-gara nak elak jammed dan membuatkan ramai naik angin.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @wawan0405 Tolong beri kerjasama sekiranya mendengar siren kecemasaan dan jangan contohi seperti pemandu yang berada di dalam video ini TERIMA KASIH   bunyi asal  - Mohd Ridzwan Shah

Bertindak halang van bomba untuk lalu dan selamba mengambil kesempatan atas kereta lain yang memberikan laluan

Menerusi rakaman dari dashcam van bomba itu, pemandu Proton Wira tersebut dilihat bertindak mengambil kesempatan apabila siren berbunyi.Sewaktu kenderaan lain memberikan laluan untuk bomba lalu, pemandu tersebut secara tiba-tiba berada di depan van bomba dan meneruskan perjalananannya melepaskan diri dari kesesakan lalu lintas.Perkara itu telah menimbulkan kemarahan anggota bomba yang memuat naik video berkenaan di laman TikToknya dengan kapsyen "tolong beri kerjasama sekiranya mendengar siren kecemasan dan jangan contohi seperti pemandu yang berada di dalam video ini".

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"Obviously kereta tu ambil kesempatan bukan nak tolong. At the first place dia boleh je ke tepi kiri and bagi laluan" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih sehingga 2.6M tontonan, 207.6K tanda suka serta 4.9K perkongsian di TikTok.Rata-rata netizen turut naik angin dan merasa geram selepas melihat aksi selamba pemandu Proton Wira tersebut yang seolah-olah mementingkan diri dan tiada common sense.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Image via @wawan0405 (TikTok)

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Jangan buat macam ni guys, kan dah menyusahkan orang lain.

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[PHOTOS] What's So Special About Hamster Bottoms, The Latest Craze In Japan?

Hamsters in Japan are going where not even top supermodels have dared to go before – into the pages of books featuring photographs of their bottoms

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Two books devoted to images of hamsters’ posteriors have already sold nearly 40,000 copies combined in Japan, according to the publishers, with a third book set for release later this month. Fans of the craze have coined the term “hamuketsu,” which combines “hamster” and “ketsu,” or buttocks in Japanese.

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“The photos in the book are all shots of hamuketsu,” Yukako Minami, a spokeswoman at Sekai Bunka Publishing Inc., said. The company released “Kawaisa-ni Monzetsu Hamuketsu,” or “Hamuketsu–So Cute You Could Faint,” on April 19, with an initial print run of 7,000 copies. “We’ve had multiple reprints and already shipped 30,000 copies total” since then, Ms. Minami said.

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Takeshi Takahashi, a spokesperson for the company that published one of the books, summed up the appeal of "hamuketsu" thusly:

The cover of a recent book featuring hamsters’ posteriors.
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"The great thing about hamuketsu is that it is delightfully cute. I can't stop smiling when I see these butts," he said.

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The 72-page collection features all kinds of hamsters in a variety of sizes and colors, but in each case the creature’s backside faces the camera

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Male hamsters appear to be more popular because they have bigger and rounder buttocks, according to the publisher. The pictures of furry roundness help “soothe the hearts” of viewers, said Ms. Minami.

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Publishing company Basilico Co. printed 15,000 copies of its book, simply titled “Hamuketsu,” on March 12. The 96-page photo book has already sold more than 7,000 copies.

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One of the publishers has even set up a Facebook page dedicated to furry hamster bottoms. It has thousands of fans and hundreds of photos have been uploaded so far.

Screenshot of the Facebook book
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The phenomenon is the latest development of an aspect of modern Japanese culture known as kawaii, meaning "cute" or "adorable"

One of the furry pets who has found Facebook fame
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It’s another example of Japan’s interest in things seen as “kawaii” or “cute,” a subject Japan Real Time has visited from time to time without fully imagining where the obsession might turn next.

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The aesthetic rivals Japanese art's traditional devotion to minimalism and nature, and is prevalent in everything from fashion to music.

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6 Myths About Charging Your Phone You Neeeeeed To Stop Believing

"Eh, you shouldn't charge your phone overnight lah!"
You've probably heard someone telling you this before, right? Or maybe you've read about it on the Internet.

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Well, not really. Charging your phone battery is not rocket science but there’s a lot of incorrect information about batteries out there which should be ignored.

Or if your phone is waaaay beyond having a good battery life again and you're at the point where you have to charge it 5x a day, maybe you need to get a new and more effective smartphone. Browse through says.com coupon page for deals that will help you stay within your budget for smartphones.

When it comes to battery life, there are several rumoured "rules" you can simply ignore, just like this list of 6 myths that are just trying to hash your charging buzz:

MYTH #1: Don't charge your phones overnight

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TRUTH: Quite possibly the most famous myth out there. The truth is, according to experts, it's alright to charge your battery overnight.

"Leaving your phone plugged in overnight is okay to do, it will not drastically harm your device," says Shane Broesky, co-founder of Farbe Technik, a company that makes charging accessories. "Your phone is very smart. Once it’s fully charged, it knows when to stop the current from coming in to protect your phone from overcharging."Apparently, the technology regulating smartphone batteries has advanced to the point where it knows exactly when to stop feeding a charge into your device.What you do need to worry about, according to Broesky, is overheating. So, if you are going to leave your phone charging overnight, make sure you place it in a relatively cool area.

MYTH #2: You should let your phone's battery fall to 0% before charging

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TRUTH: On the contrary, completely draining your battery will make your phone unstable. So, don't do it.

If you're going to be shelving any lithium-ion battery for a long time, try to leave it with at least 40% battery power to tide it over. And when lithium-ion batteries get too low — like, literally zero percent — they get seriously unstable, and dangerous to charge.

MYTH #3: You shouldn't use your phone when it's charging

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TRUTH: It's understandable why people get behind this myth, considering that people have died from explosion while talking on a charging smartphone. However, the problem here isn't the charging, its the third-party charger.

As long as you are using the charger that came with your phone, or a certified replacement made by the same company, it is perfectly fine to use your phone while it is charging.This myth does have a bit of a chilling origin, however. While it is safe to use your smartphone whilst charging it with its proper charger, it is not recommended to do so when using a third-party charger.Yes, there is only a slim chance of that happening, you still shouldn't risk it. Off-brand, third-party chargers might be cheap, as mentioned previously, but they don't work as efficiently with your phone's battery, meaning there's a much higher chance of it overheating and possibly injuring you or others during periods of extended use.

MYTH #4: You shouldn't use chargers of a different brand

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TRUTH:  These chargers, while it's not optimal, should be avoided. Aside from causing smartphones to randomly explode, off-brand chargers, though obviously not as good as the official thing, work just fine. Knockoffs barely even get the job done.The people at Lifehacker ran an experiment comparing off-brand chargers and knockoffs. The findings show that official chargers are the best while knockoffs are a USD2 safety hazard.

MYTH #5: Turning off your phone is bad for the battery

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TRUTH: Your phone might be a machine, but it also needs some downtime - to help preserve battery life.

An Apple Genius said that in order to maximise battery life, you should turn off your phone from time to time, especially when you go to bed at night. At the very least, Apple experts recommend turning your phone off once a week in order to preserve battery life.It's worth rebooting your phone from time to time, rather than leaving it in sleep mode all the time. This can sometimes cure otherwise inexplicable battery draining problems.

MYTH #6: Always fully charge a new phone before using it

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TRUTH: Your new phone should be able to use right straight from the box, since most phones are shipped at half capacity.Many people think that the first thing they should do with a new smartphone is plug it in and charge it to 100%. This is simply a myth. Remember, smartphone batteries work best between 40% to 80%, and since most phones ship at half capacity, you should be good to go out of the box.As a side note: If you fire up your new smartphone for the first time and the battery is below 40%, you might want to consider taking it back because that battery could be very old.

Did you know you could charge your phone WIRELESSLY?

                How To Wirelessly Charge Your iPhone

A simple hack that adds wireless charging support to your iPhone.

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[GAMBAR] Trend Jambangan 'Bunga Duit', Gadis Ini Bengang Wang Kertas Banyak Yang Rosak

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Anda pasti pernah melihat atau memberi hadiah jambangan bunga duit untuk yang tersayang bukan?

Trend memberi jambangan bunga duit kini dilihat semakin popular dalam kalangan pengubah bunga.Mana tidaknya, siapa saja yang tidak suka bila dapat hadiah jambangan bunga duit dalam bentuk yang banyak bukan? Pasti semua orang suka bila diberikan bunga duit tersebut.Namun begitu, lain pula dengan perkongsian yang tular di Facebook baru-baru ini apabila seorang gadis meluahkan rasa marahnya kerana duitnya habis rosak selepas menerima jambangan bunga duit daripada yang tersayang.Lihat perkongsian penuh itu di bawah:

Rasa marah lepas lihat semua duit habis rosak

Menerusi perkongsian tersebut, kelihatan gadis itu meluahkan rasa marahnya selepas membuka gubahan bunga berkenaan.Dia amat terkejut selepas melihat semua kepingan wang kertas itu berada dalam keadaan renyuk. Apa yang lebih menyedihkan adalah ada sesetengah daripada duit tersebut terkoyak kerana dilekatkan dengan gam.Dia menasihati  kepada orang ramai supaya cepat-cepat mengeluarkan wang kertas daripada gubahan tersebut.Malah, dia juga menyarankan supaya tidak memberi hadiah seperti ini kepada yang tersayang kerana ia amat merugikan.

Image via Jovion Ng (Facebook)

Image via Jovion Ng (Facebook)

"Bikin menangis kalau koyak, mula-mula gembira tapi bila di buka terkoyak hancur hati" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi dan pandangan mereka mengenai isu itu.Malah, ada yang menyifatkan pengubah bunga tersebut tidak begitu pandai dan mahir dalam mengubahnya. Ada juga yang menganggap ia seperti satu pembaziran jika berlaku situasi yang sama.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, perkongsian berkenaan telah meraih 1.8K likes, 3K comments dan 9.6K shares di Facebook.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di Facebook:

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Bahaya juga kalau nak ikut trend macam ni. Tak boleh jangka.

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Bunga Ros 12 Kuntum RM20 Sahaja & 'Fresh Flowers' Lain Di Kedai Bunga Pasar Seni Ini. Wah!

Pernah tak rasa macam down, sedih, tak bersemangat dalam kehidupan seharian? :(

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Masa tu mesti rasa macam tak tahu nak buat apa, buntu, fikiran pun kusut dan sebagainya. Anda pernah terfikir tak untuk menghadiahkan diri sendiri dengan sesuatu yang murah, istimewa dan bermakna. Mungkin dengan berbuat demikian, secara tidak langsung kita dapat menggembirakan diri sendiri tanpa berbelanja besar dan mengharapkan orang lain.Setuju tak?

Tapi macam mana nak cari benda yang bermakna dan istimewa untuk diri sendiri tu? Ha, sebenarnya banyak kedai-kedai bunga segar di Petaling Street yang murah tau.

Seorang pengguna Twitter @marouapplehijau telah berkongsi antara kedai bunga segar murah di Petaling Street. Rupa-rupanya memang ramai juga yang pernah membeli bunga di kedai itu. Cantik dan segar sangat!

Siapa nak cari fresh flowers, aku suggest korang pergi kedai Lee Wah Florist kat Pasar SeniJalan kaki je dari LRT Pasar Seni. Omg murah giler bunga ros 12 kuntum RM20 je pic.twitter.com/iSN2qxrxxV— Marou Apple Hijau  (@marouapplehijau) November 16, 2019

Pilihan pula memang banyak. Balik rumah, boleh gubah sendiri untuk mengasah skil gubahan bunga.

Banyak jugak choice bunga, daun. Balik rumah gubah sendiri je pic.twitter.com/kMwP3Y3vDh— Marou Apple Hijau  (@marouapplehijau) November 16, 2019

Overall kalau nak cari bunga ros, daisy, orkid, kekwa memang kedai ni banyak jual borong. Harga murah compare kedai bunga lain area pasar seni. Beli yg dah siap gubah tu mahai weh, RM35-RM50.

oh my God! Ingatkan bunga ros putih ni 12 pcs RM20..ambik ko bila buka kotak wrap tu jumpa 8 kuntum kat bawah. total 20 kuntum.. satu RM1 weh! pic.twitter.com/LyaNhsE1Yf— Marou Apple Hijau  (@marouapplehijau) November 16, 2019

Tada siap tangan jantan aku gubah.. berpeluh potong tangkai. weh ada extra bunga lagi sebab tak muat37 pcs bunga ros Puas hati 40 pcs bunga RM40 je Tolong doakan bea aku tak merajuk eh pic.twitter.com/83dZnf1mZY— Marou Apple Hijau  (@marouapplehijau) November 16, 2019

Btw kedai Lee Wah Florist ni buka jam 8.30 pagi tapi 8 pagi dah ramai beratur. Tadi aku datang hari Ahad, luckily stok masih banyak. Elok korang datang pagi sebab bunga masih fresh, banyak color & stok banyak.

Kedai Lee Wah Florist ni cuma 3 minit je jalan kaki dari LRT Pasar SeniKalu ikut jalan aku tunjuk tu, korang akan pass by kedai florist Weng Hoa. Survey jugak kedai tu murah gak & ada pilihan bunga lain pic.twitter.com/JnqB66DtyH— Marou Apple Hijau  (@marouapplehijau) November 16, 2019

Ada juga kedai lain iaitu kedai bunga Weng Hoa Flower!

satu lagi kedai murah. Weng Hoa Flower pun okay. kedai tapi kat tepi simpang nak ke LRT Pasar Seni je pic.twitter.com/gW8iSZH2Rp— Marou Apple Hijau  (@marouapplehijau) November 16, 2019

Kalau tak percaya, anda boleh tengok sendiri pelanggan yang pernah singgah di kedai bunga segar itu. Masing-masing puas hati!

Gubah sendiri hand bouquet for myself and kakak ipar. Beli dkt Lee Wah. RM65 je cost untuk satu bouquet!  pic.twitter.com/5cPiTZSOo9— büttęrcup (@aliaarahmann) November 16, 2019

Can’t remember how much but bought the flowers from there and gubah bersama for our friend’s @fynafaryna wedding! Yang pasti murah! pic.twitter.com/9viwwI3NtO—  ليانا رازالي  (@lianarazali) November 16, 2019

Ni yang aku gubah sendiri, walaupun tak thu cara tapi ada hasil. HAHAH pic.twitter.com/AMrP3RW5hw— waieeeeeee_ (@izwaie) November 16, 2019

Husband and I buat handbouquet sendiri je utk convo adik and kwn husband bertunang buat sndiri murah je smua beli kt kedai bunga situ pic.twitter.com/chwUuRw1jY— NabilahAzizi (@nabbb__) November 16, 2019

Gubah sendiri handbouquet and hantaran both sides for my wedding. Beli flowers dekat weng hao  pic.twitter.com/cwfq4SFVQn— Nuna (@pedotya) November 17, 2019

Siap ada peminat kumpulan LANY beli bunga di situ untuk diberikan kepada mereka. Comelnya!

We bought our roses for lany from there!  pic.twitter.com/sttngwrapT—  (@sorecaity) November 16, 2019

Amacam? Senang je nak bahagiakan diri sendiri bukan? Beli bunga, gubah sendiri lepas itu boleh letak di rumah atau bilik. Memang puas hati. :)

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Ini Gambar Potret Atau Lukisan Pensel?

Awek ni adalah lukisan pensel!

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Mata pak cik ini menebusi jiwaku

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Topeng mukanya pun nampak benar

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Tak percaya? Inilah bukitnya

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Genre lukisan ini dikenali sebagai 'hyperrealism'

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Bukan setakat mata sahaja

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Bukan setakat manusia sahaja

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Dan bukan setakat hitam-putih

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This Monkey Eating Spicy Noodles In Viral TikTok Video Has Better Spice Tolerance Than You

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Attention! Everyone who can't handle spicy food, you're about to be put to shame by a monkey.
Yes, a monkey just beat you in the game of spice. It's okay, just accept it.

In a viral TikTok video uploaded by @zizry_ on Tuesday, 21 February, the primate was seen tucking into a bowl of spicy instant noodles while sitting on a pipeline.Enjoying the meal it most likely looted from humans, the monkey was recorded shoveling mouthfuls of the noodles into its mouth, with no sign of the spice affecting it at all.Bro was literally flexing its spice tolerance on all of us. The instant noodle flavour that the monkey was eating is known for its intolerable spicy level and is often used in 'spicy challenges'.

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The video has since garnered 1.5 million views and 144,300 likes, with many netizens in tears after watching the monkey devour the noodles nonchalantly

Some netizens hilariously compared the animal to people whom they know are spice connoisseurs themselves.

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Others were thoroughly impressed with how well the primate was handling the tongue-tingling noodles.

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If anyone is wondering how this monkey is able to handle so much spice, here's an interesting fact for you

In the animal kingdom, there are only two mammals that are biologically capable of detecting spice on its tastebuds. Humans and tree shrews.Surprise! Monkeys can't actually detect capsaicin, which is the chemical that gives chilis the spicy sensation we are all so familiar with. So, no matter how spicy those noodles were, the monkey wouldn't be able to tell. Well, maybe it'd be a different story once those noodles reached its stomach.

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So, to anyone who thinks curry cup noodles or black pepper sauce is spicy, better up your game

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You can watch the monkey wolf down the noodles below:

  @zizry_ sape punya member ni kutip jap  Saria's Theme (From "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time") - The Versions

In a separate incident, this woman from China cough so hard from eating spicy food that her ribs shattered:

                Spicy Food Causes Woman To Cough So Hard That Her Ribs Shattered

The woman claimed that while coughing, she heard a sound in her chest that sounded like something cracking.

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This Affluent Neighbourhood In KL Has Been Listed As One Of The World's Coolest

An affluent suburb in KL has been listed as one of the world's coolest neighbourhoods to visit, alongside parts of New York, London, and Italy

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Damansara Heights has been named as one of the world’s top 10 coolest neighbourhoods by experts at the popular travel magazine Lonely Planet. In the list revealed last Friday, Damansara Heights, an affluent suburb situated in the western part of KL, is listed along with New York City’s Sunset Park district, London's Tooting area and Borgo San Frediano, in Florence, Italy.

The magazine said that the post-facelift, Jalan Batai has developed into a community-focused area with eateries and cosmopolitan conveniences

Yellow Brick Road, one of the eateries situated in Jalan Batai.
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"Bangsar may be better known, but Damansara Heights has the buzz. One of the richest addresses in Kuala Lumpur, this neighbourhood has retained its personality despite its recent revitalisation," the magazine said.

Jalan Batai received a major facelift back in 2015 when many of its old tenants moved out to make way for a new mix of F&B outlets

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Some of its current tenants include the swanky and upmarket Ben’s Independent Grocer (BIG), Yellow Brick Road, and Sitka, a European-style restaurant.

The other Asian neighbourhoods which made are Seongsu-dong, Seoul and Business Bay, Dubai

Seongsu-dong, Seoul.
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Check out the full list over at Lonely Planet.


Sungei Wang Plaza Will Never Look The Same Again After This Major Facelift

The iconic Sungei Wang Plaza is set to be revamped with a "glistening gold" look and it is expected to be done in the first quarter of 2019

Capitaland Malaysia Mall Trust (CMMT) has plans to give the 41-year-old mall a facelift, adding that the exterior of the five-story annexe block will be a special gold colour.

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One of its biggest changes will be the addition of a 3D screen on the exterior that glistens under sunlight and forms visuals at dawn and dusk

Sungei Wang Plaza complex manager Yuen May Chee said that the 3D-patterned screen will 'give a brand new modern outlook' to the mall, as reported by The Edge Markets.She added that the 3D screen will play around with lights to create that "glistening gold" look they kept teasing about.

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The five-story annexe block where Parkson currently sits will be renamed as "JUMPA"

"JUMPA", which means "meet" in Bahasa Malaysia, will see the refurbishment of the current Parkson department store to a completely new retail space and a net lettable area of some 171,000 square feet upon completion.It is reported that the new space would include a family entertainment park, large format specialty retail stores, beauty and fashion brands, F&B outlets, and a supermarket.

This is not the first time the mall will be going through a makeover

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This major revamp will be the mall's third since 2013 and is part of CMMT's asset enhancement initiative (AEI).RM54.5 million of the total RM80 million AEI budget will be used for Sungei Wang Plaza, according to Edge Prop.Despite the grand revamp, the main building will not be affected. The renovation has already started in certain areas of the annexe block.

Sungei Wang Plaza is hoping that this transformation would increase the mall's foot-traffic

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Sungei Wang Plaza management committee member Ng Yih Chen hopes that this transformation will revive the mall again to its former glory.Ng expects the occupancy rate and monthly footfall to increase to 90% and 1.5 million respectively, after the refurbishment is completed next year.He pointed out that due to its stratified nature, the mall has faced some challenges in maintaining its tenant mix, as the management corporation has no rights to the parcels that belong to individual owners, as reported by The Edge Markets.

Speaking of malls, check out these historical malls that are still here today:

                10 Iconic Malls That Still Exist In Klang Valley And Why People Loved Visiting Them

There's a reason why they're still around.

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Situasi Meja Renggang Dalam Kelas Ini Buat Ramai Terkenang Zaman Persekolahan Dulu

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Cerita saja tentang zaman persekolahan, mesti akan ada saja kenangan pahit dan manis bersama rakan

Lebih-lebih lagi dengan rakan semeja. Ada waktu berbaik dan ada waktu bergaduh. Pastinya semua orang mengalami situasi itu bukan?Sama seperti sebuah video yang tular di laman sosial TikTok baru-baru ini, apabila lelaki itu menunjukkan keadaan meja rakan dihadapannya renggang secara tiba-tiba telah mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @o_odato_o ada yang sedang tidak baik baik saja #datoadam #ayammaggi #ytjt #form6 #sadvibes #fypgakni #fypdong #fyp #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #senggoldonk #kroni  original sound - Sarah Cothran

Sama ada meja bergoyang atau tengah bergaduh

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan dua orang gadis di dalam sebuah kelas tetapi meja gadis itu renggang walaupun bersebelahan.Situasi itu membuatkan ramai warganet terhibur dan mereka turut berkongsi pengalaman sama.Ada di antara mereka berbuat sedemikian disebabkan tidak mahu berlaga siku dan ada yang betul-betul bergaduh. Tetapi selang beberapa minit, meja itu bersebelahan semula.

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"Biasa aku buat macam ni sebab kalau member menulis auto bergegar dengan meja aku" - Warganet

Susulan tularnya video itu, kini video tersebut telah mencecah sebanyak 103K views dan 11.6K likes di TikTok. Selain daripada terkenangkan zaman persekolahan dulu, mereka juga memberi andaian mereka sendiri tentang keadaan dua orang gadis itu.Berikut merupakan antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Fuh tengah gaduh ke tu? YTJT :P

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A Woman In Melaka Is Looking For The Owner Of This RM10 Banknote

A woman in Melaka is looking for a person who she believes is the owner of this RM10 banknote that has a message scribbled on it

Taking to her Facebook profile on Saturday evening, 30 November, the woman, Hyza Ezany, uploaded several photographs of the RM10 banknote.It has a handwritten note scribbled on it that is both heartwarming and heartbreaking.

			The last cash given by dad on 21/5/2010 Friday 7.10am. I <3 u, dad.

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In her post, Hyza wrote that she is "looking for the person who wrote on this money...", adding that she would like to give it to the owner

"Please help me share to find him!! Thank you to those who are willing to help," the woman, who works at CIMB Bank, wrote in Bahasa Malaysia on her Facebook post that has since gone viral."Because when I read this sentence, I felt like the owner is looking for (something)... If it belongs to you, you can collect from me...," she added, referring to the handwritten note scribbled on the banknote.The bank employer then tagged CIMB's Batu Berendam branch in the location of her post.

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At the time of writing, the post has been shared by over 20k times

And among its more than 6,300 reactions, there are over 1,300 sad reacts with hundreds of people commenting on the post hoping for the banknote to be reunited with its owner.

Posted by Hyza Ezany on Saturday, 30 November 2019

Here's hoping the owner of the banknote finds the post

Meanwhile, a beggar in China asked for a WeChat transfer after being told by a passerby that she didn't have cash:

                Beggar In China Asked For WeChat Transfer When A Passerby Told Her She Didn't Have Cash

No cash? No problem!

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This Puppy Rescued Its Hooman Family Of 5 From A House Fire In Teluk Intan

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A puppy named Anandavelli saved a family of five from a house fire in Perak by desperately waking them up in the early hours of Wednesday morning, 23 June

The eight-month-old puppy pulled its owner Vimala's hair in an attempt to wake her at around 5am when the fire began to spread at the family's double-storey terrace house in Eastern Garden, Teluk Intan, reported Bernama.When it failed, it proceeded to nibble its owner's face and ear before tugging her pyjamas."I told her to get water at the kitchen herself but when she continued to pull on my clothes, I got up to see the middle section of my house, which housed the praying altar, was on fire," the mother of three was quoted as saying by Malay Mail.

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"I immediately screamed at my children, namely, Raaghi, 23, Prakash, 22, and Vimalan, 18, to save themselves by running out of the house," Vimala told Bernama

After exiting the house, she realised that her 58-year-old husband Marimuthu Naidu — who is partially paralysed — was still in a room at the back of the house."I ordered my youngest son Vimalan to save his father. He risked his life running through the inferno and carried his father out of the house in time," Vimala added.The family is currently putting up at her mother's house on Jalan Laksamana.Vimala said she was grateful to her pet for saving her family.She added that Anandavelli had nearly died when it was born, saying "I nursed her back to health. I even bottle fed her."

State assemblyman Terrence Naidu with Anandavelli.
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Pasir Bedamar state assemblyman Terence Naidu said a team of 12 firefighters in two fire engines from the Teluk Intan Fire and Rescue Station put out the fire at around 6.30am that day

Losses were estimated at RM50,000, he added.The assemblyman said that he will assist Vimala and her family by providing food and money from the disaster fund at the district office."We will also try to get a People Housing Project's housing unit for the family," he said.Terrence praised the puppy for saving the family when he visited Vimala and her family.He urged people to be kind to animals and said that dogs were indeed man's best friend after witnessing the exemplary act of Anandavelli."Who knows, a dog may save your life one day," he added.

Earlier this year, a husky in Taiping sacrificed itself to save its family from a cobra:

                Husky Dies Protecting Its Family's Home From A 4-Foot Cobra In Taiping

The husky was adopted by Yap and her family from the streets in July 2019.

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In more light-hearted news, this man in Kelantan brings his cat and chicken on bike rides every day:

                This Man In Kelantan Takes His Pet Cat And Chicken On Motorcycle Rides Every Single Day

Last year, his pets even tagged along on a 225km journey from Machang, Kelantan to Dungun, Terengganu.

Read the full story


Tambah Nilai Prepaid Hotlink Melalui MAE Sekarang Untuk Dapatkan 50% Cashback

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Artikel ini ditaja oleh Maybank.

Berita baik untuk pelanggan Hotlink! Anda berpeluang untuk memenangi cashback sehingga 50% jika anda tambah nilai melalui MAE

Syaratnya mudah saja, anda hanya perlu tambah nilai melalui aplikasi MAE atau laman web Maybank2u mulai 23 Mac sehingga 8 April dengan minimum RM10. Anda berpeluang untuk mendapat cashback dan rebate maksimum RM5.

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Tiada akaun Maybank? Tidak mengapa, anda hanya perlu muat turun aplikasi MAE untuk nikmati tawaran menarik ini!

Nak tau bagaimana caranya? Mudah saja! Cara-caranya seperti berikut:1. Log masuk ke akaun MAE.2. Tekan 'Reload' pada bahagian Quick Actions. Jika tiada, anda boleh pilih 'Reload' di MAE wallet.

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Jom muat turun aplikasi MAE sekarang, banyak manfaat yang boleh anda nikmati daripada aplikasi ini!

Aplikasi MAE by Maybank2u merupakan aplikasi perbankan yang sangat mudah diakses dan memang user-friendly. Nak tahu kelebihan aplikasi MAE? Anda boleh bayar bil, tambah nilai, Scan & Pay, tambah pelaburan dalam akaun Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad (ASNB) dan banyak lagi. Tambahan lagi, aplikasi ini juga berfungsi sebagai e-wallet tau!

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5 Reasons Why Companies Perform Better When They Hire Both Men And Women

Women have many strong qualities that make them great leaders but are often prejudiced for their gender

However, we're seeing more and more organisations are promoting an inclusive culture in their workforce and are reaping the many benefits that come with it.

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As a matter of fact, we're still amazed our country has elected Wan Azizah as now our first ever female deputy prime minister! This is amazing feat for Malaysia as not many countries have a woman in a high-ranked government position. It's great to see that we are more accepting at empowering people for their merits, not judge them for their gender.

So here are 5 reasons why more gender diverse workplaces will boost your business:

1. It increases your employee retention rate and cuts down employee turnover

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If you own a business, you'd know that employee turnover is a huge and costly problem for companies. Employee retention is a crucial factor when it comes to a company's success as you won't bleed out unnecessary funding to scout for new talents.A study by Gallup, an American based performance consulting agency, shows that companies with a more inclusive culture have a 22% lower turnover rate than companies without a diverse workforce. This is because a diverse workforce fosters a more welcoming working environment, keeps morale high, and makes employees choose to stay for a longer period of time.

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2. It boosts your company's overall performance

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In terms of sales and profits, business teams with a balanced gender representation actually perform better than gender-biased teams. This is because a more inclusive and gender diverse workforce gives more work satisfaction, and drives better performance in the company.In a study by Taylor & Francis, an international academic journal publisher, they found that companies with more gender diversity are more likely to stay competitive in the market. A diverse workforce would inspire more creativity and will come up with better innovations to compete in the changing market.

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3. It increases your hiring options, allowing you to get the pick of the best regardless of gender

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Emphasising the importance of inclusivity and diversity in the workforce will attract more people with unique skills and attributes to work for your company. According to a study conducted by Robert Walters, 85% of employers say that increasing diversity in their workforce is a priority in this day and age. They recognise the benefits of having a gender-balanced workforce and definitely acknowledge the revenue it will bring to the company.A company with better representation of diversity, would have an edge at better adapting and developing themselves in the ever-changing competitive landscape. By focusing on merits instead of gender during a hiring process, a company would only widen the pool of talent they can hire from.

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4. It improves your company image and reputation

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The world is rapidly progressing towards total equality and inclusivity. Consumers are caring more and more for the company behind the product they're buying. As electing Wan Azizah improved our country's global stance on being an inclusive nation, a more diverse workforce will make a better impact against any gender-biased competitors.So, in today's competitive PR playing field, businesses with a good reputation on diversity and inclusivity definitely win big. The positive impact your diverse workforce has on consumers could sway their decision to buy your products instead of your competitors.

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5. You'll have the opportunity to hire more effective leaders that will generate better revenue

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Many studies have shown that the key factor to sustain a successful business is by hiring an effective leader. Both men and women have unique leadership styles, each with their own merits and demerits. While male leaders tend to be more dominant figures with high expectations for their teams, women leaders are more empathetic and place more importance on uplifting the morality and motivation of their team to achieve their goals.As no two sets of employees are the same, companies that can unbiasedly hire their leaders that will best lead their workforce will often see the most increase in overall productivity and revenue.

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It's exciting to see organisations in 2019 are opening up more to diversity, where people are judged on their merits and not their gender. Let's continue supporting our country's journey to equality!


[VIDEO] Siap Tumpang Kereta Myvi, Aksi Polis Trafik Kejar Mengejar Lelaki Ini Curi Tumpuan

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Pernahkah anda melihat situasi di antara polis dan penjenayah di jalan raya atau di mana-mana?

Situasi itu tentu sering kita lihat terutama aksi kejar mengejar dalam jalan raya betul tak? Kebiasaannya orang itu akan lari selepas melakukan kesalahan.Tetapi, lain pula dengan video yang tular ini apabila aksi kejar mengejar seorang polis trafik dan seorang lelaki telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @sarawakedition Aksi seorang pegawai polis trafik mengejar seorang lelaki yang lari dari sekatan jalan raya di Jalan Kuching Samarahan Expressway ptg tadi.  Oh No - Kreepa

Terpaksa kejar selepas lelaki lari dari roadblock

Menerusi video perkongsian tersebut, kelihatan pada masa itu seorang lelaki memakai topi keledar sedang berusaha untuk melarikan diri di tepi jalan raya.Namun, tidak lama selepas itu datang seorang polis trafik keluar dari kereta Myvi dan terus mengejar lelaki tersebut sehingga memasuki semak. Difahamkan, polis itu terpaksa menumpang Myvi berkenaan bagi mempercepatkan langkah menangkap lelaki itu yang dipercayai lari dari sekatan jalan raya.

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"Yang ni advance sikit, takde main lari-lari lagi. Tumpang kereta lagi cepat" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen sempat berseloroh selepas melihat situasi itu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 70.2K views, 5,369 likes dan 185 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Jangan main-main dengan abang polis, macam-macam cara dia boleh buat okay :P

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Saintis Temui Cara Baru Masak Nasi Yang Kurangkan 50% Kalori. Bagaimana?

Sedia maklum, nasi adalah makanan ruji masyarakat kita. Ia bukan saja mudah untuk didapati malah sesuai dimakan dengan apa jenis masakan. Makanlah dengan lauk apa sekalipun, pasti akan tetap berselera!

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Namun, kalau diperhatikan kini sesetengah masyarakat Malaysia juga cuba mengelak daripada memakan nasi kerana dikatakan mengandungi kalori yang tinggi. Selain itu, pengambilan nasi yang banyak juga boleh memudaratkan kesihatan dan menyebabkan penyakit serius seperti diabetes.

Tetapi tahukah anda baru-baru ini, para saintis telah menemui cara baru memasak nasi yang boleh merendahkan kalori yang terkandung di dalamnya?

Sudhair James.
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Seorang pelajar sarjana muda di Kolej Sains Kimia di Sri Lanka, Sudhair James bersama mentornya telah menemui cara baru untuk memasak nasi yang boleh mengurangkan kalori sebanyak 50 peratus. Bukan itu saja, cara tersebut juga mampu memberi beberapa manfaat kesihatan terhadap tubuh badan manusia. Cara ini adalah manipulasi kimia ringkas yang melibatkan beberapa langkah mudah yang juga cukup senang diamalkan.Sedikit berbeza dengan cara memasak nasi biasa, air terlebih dahulu perlu dididihkan dan ia perlu dimasak di atas dapur menggunakan api."Caranya mudah, apabila air mendidih, sebelum menambah beras mentah, anda perlu menambah minyak kelapa kira-kira 3 peratus daripada berat beras yang anda akan masak," kata Sudhair James, yang membentangkan kajian awal beliau dalam Mesyuarat Negara & Ekspo Persatuan Kimia Amerika.Beliau berkata lagi, setelah siap dimasak, biarkan ia di dalam peti sejuk selama 12 jam sebelum dihidangkan.

Mungkin ramai yang tertanya-tanya bagaimana ia berlaku? Untuk memahami apa yang berlaku, anda perlu memahami sedikit mengenai konsep kimia makanan.

Tidak semua kanji terhasil sama. Sesetengah daripadanya dikenali sebagai digestible starch, yang mana mengambil hanya sedikit masa untuk dihadam. Ia akan bertukar dengan menjadi glukosa, dan kemudian glikogen setelah dihadam.Sementara itu, kanji yang dipanggil resistant starch mengambil masa yang lama untuk diproses oleh badan. Ia tidak bertukar menjadi glukosa atau glikogen kerana kita tidak mempunyai keupayaan untuk mencernanya.

Menurut Profesor Dr. Pushparajah Thavarajah yang merupakan penyelia kepada penyelidikan tersebut, jika digestible starch dalam sesuatu seperti nasi kukus boleh dikurangkan, maka jumlah kalori nasi tersebut juga boleh dikurangkan

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James dan Thavarajah menguji lapan resipi yang berbeza pada 38 jenis nasi yang ada di Sri Lanka. Apa yang mereka dapati adalah bahawa dengan menambah lipid (minyak kelapa) sewaktu memasak nasi, dan kemudian menyejukkannya serta-merta selepas ia siap dimasak, ia dapat mengubah composition nasi tersebut menjadi lebih baik."Minyak ini berinteraksi dengan kanji beras dan mengubah bentuknya, " kata James kepada The Washington Post semasa ditemuramah. Tambahnya lagi, proses menyejukkan nasi tersebut mempercepatkan penukaran kanji. Hasilnya adalah hidangan menjadi lebih sihat , walaupun anda memanaskan ia semula.SUMBER: The Washington Post

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Honda Drivers, Take Note! You Gotta Check Out Honda's Newly Enhanced Car Insurance Plan

This Spotlight is sponsored by Honda.

Every driver's worst fear is getting into an accident, which is why it's so important to make sure that you're protected with the BEST car insurance plan

In the unfortunate event that you get into an accident, even if it's just a minor one, at least you won't have to worry about bearing the costs of repairing your car. Knowing that you're protected will go a long way in giving you peace of mind whenever you're on the road.

If you drive a Honda vehicle, Honda Insurance Plus (HiP) is the BEST car insurance for you

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For Honda drivers, HiP is the most comprehensive car insurance package. Not only is it different from other basic insurance packages, it also comes with lots of additional benefits for Honda owners ONLY.

Here's a breakdown of everything that makes HiP special:

1. It covers 24/7 Towing Assistance

This is not just limited to during accidents* or when your car breaks down, it even includes towing services if your car gets stuck in a flood. Their towing assistance of up to a 450km round trip is only applicable for breakdowns and flood situations.Whatever the case, the HiP towing assistance team will tow your car to the nearest Honda Authorised Body & Paint Centre for damage repairs.

2. You'll get free 24/7 roadside repair services

This includes getting a jump start, changing your battery or flat tyre, and refilling fuel. So, no matter what trouble you run into on the road, you can rest assured that HiP has got your back. You can also enjoy free labour costs of up to RM200 per event, not inclusive of spare parts and fuel cost.

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With HiP coverage, just call their 24/7 HiP Emergency Assistance at 1-800-18-1177 when you’re caught in a dire situation.

3. Enjoy speedy and hassle-free claims assistance

Forget about how mafan it usually is to make a claim. With HiP, all you'll have to do is send over your car and Honda will take it from there. Honda Authorised Dealers will liaise with the insurance company on your behalf, and also provide assistance during your claim procedures.Plus, with their Speedy Claims Approval, you'll get your car back faster for pre-approved claims of below RM20,000. With these pre-approved claims, no on-site adjustor procedure is required. This means a shorter waiting time for your car to be repaired.

4. Your car will be taken to trusted Honda Authorised Body & Paint Centres, and only genuine parts are used for repairs

If you're covered under HiP, you are always encouraged to repair your car at Honda Authorised Body & Paint Centres. That way, you can rest assured that your car is in good hands.At Honda Authorised B&P Centres, state-of-the-art equipment is used to deliver quality workmanship on body and paint repairs, keeping your car in excellent condition. Also, if your car's parts need replacing, only 100% Genuine Body & Parts will be used. No more worrying about counterfeit parts!

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5. HiP even offers Personal Accident Coverage** of up to RM15,000

Damage to your car is one thing, but it's even worse if you or a loved one ends up getting hurt in an accident.Make sure you're protected with HiP—you'll get up to RM15,000 Personal Accident Coverage in the event of an accidental death or permanent disability in a Named Vehicle Car accident.This newly-added feature applies across as standard coverage, without any additional costs.

6. HiP even offers two different types of value-added services—Personal Assistance*** and Medical Assistance***

This means that they'll help you call and make arrangements for certain things you need, with a minimal fee. It's like having your own assistant, hehe! Check out the list of the services they'll help you arrange below.Personal Assistance***- Return of children travelling with member- Home assist services- Legal matters- Translator- Visa, passport, and vaccination requirements- Location of lost items- Alternative travel assistance- Arrangement of flightsMedical Assistance***- Medical referral and arrangement of appointments- Dispatch of medications which are not available locally- Medical evacuation or repatriation

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7. You'll get 100% payout of an agreed value for vehicles up to 13 years*

Newly upgraded from their previous limit of up to 10 years, this 100% payout benefit includes in the case of theft or total loss.This means that you won't rugi even if your car is totally damaged, as the value of your payout is already agreed upon based on Sum Insured, not based on market rate, for vehicles aged up to 13 years.

8. Your coverage is 100% on accidental repairs up to 10 years*

For up to 10 years, you won’t be charged for any Own Damage Excess Clause. So, even if you make an accident claim every year, you don’t have to pay extra for your next insurance renewal, as there is No Own Damage Excess Clause. However, make sure the claim is unintentional due to an accident or unavoidable event.Plus, if you wanna replace damaged parts of your car with new original parts, no betterment fee will be imposed for up to 10 years. This means that you don’t have to pay any additional cost to replace damaged parts with new original parts for up to 10 years.

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9. The general basic package comes with lots of newly-added features at no additional cost

Here's what it includes:- Flood allowance*: An allowance of up to RM1,500 if your car is affected by a flood- Special Relief allowance*: If your car is stolen or written off as a total loss, you'll get up to RM1,500 to help you- Lost key reimbursement: Get up to RM1,000 reimbursed if your car key is lost or damaged in an accident- Unnamed Drivers policy: No RM400 penalty if anyone other than the policy holder and named drivers are driving the car in the event of an accident. HiP provides coverage for all drivers with no additional names, except compulsory excess for drivers below 21 years old or a holder of a Provisional/Probation driving License.

No matter how damaged your Honda car is, it will go through a strict and thorough process to restore it to its original condition*

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And with HiP's extensive features, you can rest assured that you're getting quality insurance coverage, while still enjoying plenty of savings. Now, you can have peace of mind when you drive, knowing that you, your loved ones, and your car are all protected.

Honda Insurance Plus is ONLY available at Honda Authorised Dealers. The HiP coverage is underwritten by Honda’s panel of licensed insurers comprising MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd, Tokio Marine Insurans (Malaysia) Bhd, Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad, Liberty Insurance Berhad, AIG Malaysia Insurance Berhad, Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad, Etiqa General Takaful Berhad and Zurich General Takaful Malaysia Berhad.

Wanna find out more about HiP? Click here for more details. Alternatively, you can visit any authorised Honda dealer or call Honda Toll Free number 1-800-88-2020 to renew your HiP.

*Terms and conditions apply.**Applicable for private car for private use.***Minimal fee applies.

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"Berbaloi Ke?" - Bayar Yuran Tadika Anak Sampai RM1.3 Juta, Video Ini Jadi Bualan Ramai

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Tidak dinafikan, setiap ibu bapa sudah tentu mahukan yang terbaik untuk anak masing-masing bukan?

Tidak kiralah dari segi makanan, pakaian, dan juga pendidikan. Semua ibu bapa inginkan masa depan yang cerah untuk anak-anak mereka.Tetapi, baru-baru ini sebuah video telah mencuri tumpuan ramai di TikTok gara-gara seorang wanita mendedahkan yuran tadika anaknya mencecah sehingga RM1.3 juta.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @farahwen PART 1 : Worth it or not?  #fyp  Tiba-Tiba Speed Up - liriklagu

Hantar anak ke tadika antarabangsa, yuran pula buat ramai terkejut

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @farahwen, wanita itu menunjukkan beberapa rakaman anaknya ketika berada di tadika.Apa yang mencuri perhatian adalah apabila dia mendedahkan yuran tadika anaknya itu yang berharga RM1.3 juta.Secara logiknya, harga tersebut masuk akal kerana itu merupakan tadika antarabangsa. Cara pendidikannya juga berbeza jika nak dibandingkan dengan tadika biasa.Wanita itu juga sempat bertanya kepada netizen sama ada harga itu berbaloi atau tidak. Namun, dia mengakui tidak kisah menghantar anaknya ke situ memandangkan pembelajaran dan persekitaran yang selesa.

Image via @farahwen (TikTok)

Image via @farahwen (TikTok)

"Bestnya, kalau saya ada duit pun saya nak hantar anak kat sini. As long as both parents and kids are happy, worth is immeasurable" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan yang kini telah meraih 898.1K views, 68.6K likes dan 1K shares di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pandangan masing-masing mengenainya.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Image via @farahwen (TikTok)

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Tak kisahlah murah ke mahal, yang penting anak-anak seronok nak belajar dekat sekolah dan ibu bapa mampu :)

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Govt Allocates RM50 Million For Grants To Boost Local Tourism, Arts, And Culture Sectors

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As announced during Budget 2022, the government is offering grants to help boost the Malaysian tourism, arts, and culture sectors

Under the umbrella of Geran Padanan Pelancongan, Seni, dan Budaya (GPPSB), there are two types of grants available — Geran Sepadan Sektor Pelancongan (GSSP) and Geran Sepadan Sektor Kebudayaan (GSSK).Both grants are initiatives by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC), as part of the MOTAC Tourism Recovery Plan. By offering these grants, the aim is to help industry players from various sectors and backgrounds organise high-impact tourism, arts, and culture programmes/events in 2022.

According to YB Dato' Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri, Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, the total amount allocated for the grants is RM50 million

YB Dato' Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri, Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture
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She also added that the grants are meant to invigorate and revitalise the tourism and cultural sectors, which have been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two years.At the same time, this will help relevant industry players stay empowered as they promote Malaysia as a safe tourism destination. It will also stimulate the country's arts and culture ecosystem, in addition to reestablishing Malaysia as a top tourist destination in the Asian region.

Here's a breakdown of the two different grants:

1. GSSP focuses on the organisation of domestic and international tourism programmes/events once the borders are reopened

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Domestic events or programmes - Grants of up to RM500,000- Must apply at least 60 days before the programme/eventInternational events or programmes- Grants of up to RM1,000,000- Must apply at least 90 days before the programme/eventOrganisers are allowed to apply for grants for more than one programme/event taking place in 2022, but each application should have different concepts and features. Approved programmes/events must be carried out by 31 December 2022, and no extensions will be allowed.Application deadline for GSSP: 31 October 2022

2. GSSK focuses on the organisation of high-impact arts and culture programmes/events

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The maximum allocation amount for a GSSK is RM500,000 for one programme/event held in the country in 2022.Just like for GSSP, organisers are allowed to apply for grants for more than one programme/event taking place in 2022, but each application should have different concepts and features.Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) will be able to get grants that cover up to 90% of the estimated cost of overall expenditure, while companies can get grants that cover up to 80% of the estimated cost of overall expenditure.Successful applicants will receive the first deposit of up to 80% of the total approved amount before their programme/event begins. The balance will be given to them after MOTAC receives the applicant's completed documentation.Approved programmes/events must be carried out by 31 October 2022, and no extensions will be allowed.Application deadline for GSSK: 31 August 2022

Applications for GSSP and GSSK are now open.
To apply or to get more information, head over to MOTAC's website.


"Nampak Real!" - Video Avengers Lepak Makan Dekat Rumah Pemuda Ini Buat Ramai Tertipu

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Siapa je yang tidak mengenali watak-watak dalam cerita Avengers bukan?

Antara watak utama adalah Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hulk dan ramai lagi. Para penonton setia memang akan tertunggu-tunggu setiap kali cerita itu ditayangkan di panggung wayang.Namun, baru-baru ini tular pula sebuah video di TikTok memaparkan geng Avengers makan dan melepak di rumah seorang pemuda di Malaysia.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @engkuhykal Avengers assemble datang rumah #avengers #marvelstudios #marvel #avengersassemble  bunyi asal  - engkuhykal

Sekali pandang mati-mati ingat Avengers betul-betul datang makan, rupa-rupanya edit je

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @engkuhykal, kelihatan geng Avengers itu sedang duduk satu meja sambil menikmati makanan yang dihidang oleh pemuda tersebut.Malah, pemuda itu juga dilihat ulang-alik ke dapurnya untuk menghulurkan nasi dan air kepada mereka.Jika dilihat pertama kali, kita memang akan tertipu dengan editing pemuda itu yang sangat hebat kerana situasi di rumahnya memang nampak real!

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Ternyata, video berkenaan berjaya meraih sehingga 16.2M views, 1.9M likes dan 77.2K shares di TikTok

Malah, ia turut mendapat perhatian daripada TikToker dari luar negara. Hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen pula mendapati rata-rata netizen hampir tertipu dengan video tersebut.Pemuda itu juga mendapat banyak pujian kerana pandai menyunting salah satu babak dalam cerita Avengers seolah-olah mereka berada di dalam dapur rumahnya.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Image via @engkuhykal (TikTok)

Image via @engkuhykal (TikTok)

Image via @engkuhykal (TikTok)

Image via @engkuhykal (TikTok)

Image via @engkuhykal (TikTok)

Patutlah video dia viral, memang nampak real betul. Hebatlah! :D

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Bomba Saves 3-Year-Old Who Got Her Entire Arm Stuck In A Speaker At Home

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The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department was called to a house in Kota Kinabalu on Tuesday, 31 January, to help an anxious toddler who got her right arm stuck in a speaker at home

According to Sabah Media, the response team received an emergency call regarding the incident at 3.41pm.An eight-member team was dispatched to Taman Kinamount, Lorong Pelanduk, to assist the child.

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The Fire and Rescue Department's assistant director of operations, Misran Bisara, said it was the child's mother that had alerted them for help

When they arrived at the home, they saw that the three-year-old child was crying and had her whole arm stuck inside the audio system."The fire and rescue team managed to pull out the victim's hand from the speaker using a special tool," Misran said in a statement on Wednesday, 1 February.According to New Straits Times, the rescue operation took them 20 minutes.

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The rescue team added that the victim was given initial treatment by their Emergency Medical and Rescue Services

She did not need further treatment at a hospital.It was also learnt that the speaker was still usable after the incident, reported The Star.

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