Maria Chin Got A Death Note With A Bullet But They Got Her Name Wrong

Just days after being released from solitary confinement, Maria discovered that she has been issued a death threat.
The Bersih leader found an envelope that had a bullet in it when she was checking her mail at home.

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When checking her mail, she found an envelope and to her shock it contained a bullet (.45 Automatic round) along with a paper which read, "Last warning if not RIP Marina [sic] & family."Maria said that she found the envelope on Tuesday morning, 29 November. Malaysiakini reported that Maria believes the envelope must have hand-delivered to her house on the day she was arrested, 18 November, the day before the Bersih 5 rally.Referring to how her name has been misspelled in the death threat note, Maria jokingly said, "They always do" adding that "they got the wrong person".

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"This kind of act should be condemned and the person who did this should be put in jail.
"I hope that some action would be taken by the police to arrest the person who sent this threat," said Maria, as reported by Malaysiakini, yesterday, 29 November.

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This bullet in mail is not the first death threat Maria has received. It was reported that her first death threat was when she received a doctored image of a hooded man holding a knife in one hand and the other holding on to Maria. Her second death threat came in the form of photos that was sent to her mobile phone on 11 November. It was targeted at Maria, her three young sons, lawyer Ambiga Sreenivasan and Bersih secretariat member Mandeep Singh who were threatened with decapitation.

Maria also explained that she was not able to lodge a police report right after discovering the bullet mail as she had to rush to the court for her case.
The charismatic leader also mentioned that she hasn't gotten any updates from the police regarding her first two death threats.

Maria told the reporters after the hearing of her habeas corpus application at the High Court yesterday, 29 November that sending death threats is uncalled for as the Bersih rally went on peacefully and nothing went wrong."I think it is disgusting and horrendous for people to stoop so low, to do this kind of thing to me and to my family. It is not necessary."After all, the (Bersih 5) rally was so peaceful - no rioting, no damages, no bloodshed. We were all peaceful and we have always been peaceful."There is no need for this," said Maria, as reported by Malaysiakini.

She also took the opportunity to speak about her living conditions as a detainee under the SOSMA act.
Maria was forced to wear handcuffs and black goggles every time she left her cell, and the lights in her room were indeed switched on the whole day.

"There’s no airwell or any such opening in the room. I asked for three things: a lawyer, to see my family, and my Quran at home. They could not give me my Quran, but offered an alternative."My lawyer and family were refused visits. They gave a lot of excuses, but I do know that they have family visits every Sunday," said Maria. She also revealed how she was not allowed any family visits on the second Sunday from when she was detained. "The room is completely sealed, so you don’t know whether it is morning or night when you wake up," revealed Maria, as reported by Free Malaysia Today on 29 November.

Watch Free Malaysia Today's video of Maria talking about the death threat and detention under SOSMA:

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Maria was arrested on 18 November, the eve of the Bersih 5 rally under SOSMA for suspected involvement in activities that are detrimental to public order and security:

                BREAKING: Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) confirms that Maria Chin Abdullah has been released

She was arrested on Friday, 18 November.

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Covid-19 Boleh Hidup Di Atas Permukaan Wang Kertas & Telefon Bimbit Selama 28 Hari

Sebuah kajian di Australia mendapati virus Covid-19 boleh hidup di atas permukaan sehingga 28 hari

Tahukah anda bahawa virus Covid-19 ini boleh hidup di atas permukaan sehingga 28 hari? Ya betul!Menurut laporan, sebuah kajian telah dilakukan di Australia iaitu Agensi Sains Kebangsaan Australia (CSIRO) dengan melakukan penyelidikan tentang Covid-19.

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Pusat kawalan penyakit CSIRO itu melakukan kajian ke atas jangka hayat SARS-CoV-2 iaitu nama saintifik bagi Covid-19, dalam tiga suhu yang berbeza.Mereka mendapati, kadar survival atau kemandirian virus itu menurun apabila suhu bertambah panas.

Boleh hidup di permukaan kaca, besi dan wang kertas

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Dalam pada itu, saintis mendapati SARS-CoV-2 berada dalam keadaan teguh pada suhu 20 darjah selsius di permukaan licin seperti skrin telefon bimbit selain dapat hidup selama 28 hari di permukaan kaca, besi dan wang kertas.Menurut mereka, kadar kemandirian virus itu menurun ke tujuh hari dan menjunam kepada 24 jam apabila suhu meningkat kepada 40 darjah selsius.Virus itu juga hanya mampu hidup sehingga 14 hari di permukaan berliang seperti kapas pada suhu terendah.

Virus boleh menjangkiti seseorang melalui barangan

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Pengarah Pusat Kawalan Penyakit Australia, Trevor Drew berkata,     kajian itu membabitkan ujian sampel virus ke atas bahan berbeza, menggunakan kaedah 'sensitif melampau'."Ini tidak bermakna bahawa jumlah virus itu mampu menjangkiti seseorang."Jika seseorang individu cuai apabila mengendalikan barangan berkenan, seperti memegangnya dan kemudian menjilat tangan atau menyentuh bahagian mata atau hidung, dia mungkin dijangkiti dalam tempoh dua minggu," katanya.

Menurut CSIRO lagi, virus itu juga banyak tersebar menerusi udara tetapi masih banyak kajian perlu dibuat mengenai penyebaran menerusi permukaan barangan.Bagaimanapun, jangkitan antara manusia adalah kaedah penularan yang jauh lebih berisiko tinggi berbanding menerusi permukaan barangan.

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[VIDEO] 'Thuglife' Policeman Warns Ah Longs To Stop It With Their Posters, Or Else...

A 41-second clip of Menglembu District Police Chief, Chen Ah Kooy warning ah longs (loan sharks) to stop advertising allegedly illegal money lending services has gone viral on the Internet and instant messaging networks

Menglembu District Police, Chief Chen Ah Kooy issues a stern warning to Ah Longs.
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A video uploaded to Facebook Friends of BN – Barisan Nasional yesterday, showing Menglembu District Police Chief, Chen Ah Kooy, issuing a stern warning to Ah Longs to stop posting illegal posters in the area has gone viral.

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Chen who was dressed in his uniform with sunglasses, hit out at the loan sharks or “Ah Long” in the 41-second video and even threatened to take them on if they came into his area and continued pasting stickers.

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In the video with 4,457 likes and 2,825 shares since posting on 17 May, Chief Chen outlined several key messages for supposed ah longs in his area:

"I don't want MCA and DAP complaining to me about 'ah long' stickers (in my area). "

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"All Ah Long, come, come and see me, we can "chjiak chow" (fight one to one in Cantonese). I know you have guns which you buy from Thailand as you have lots of money," said Chen.

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“If 10 Ah Longs come into my area, I will kill 10 of them. If you are not brave or happy, call your lawyers to see me. Do not disturb my area. Do not paste these stickers."

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A youth was arrested for putting up posters featuring a telephone number for a money lending service. When a reporter called the number, the person who answered the call confirmed that his business was legitimate and that the youth was his employee.

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A Chinese youth was also arrested for putting up the illegal money lending services advertisement. The banner reads "No Money, No Problem, Can Get Money One" which is also accompanied with a phone number. A reporter dialed the number featured on the poster and the person on the other end of the line said he was an innocent man running a legitimate business.

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The person said he saw the video clip yesterday and confirmed that the person holding up the poster is his employee, who has been released from police custody. "My staff was putting up banners when he was arrested. From what I was told, a political party had complained to the police about these banners somewhere in Cheras. That's what prompted the police personnel to do (what he did)," said the person contacted.

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Ipoh OCPD Asst Comm Sum Chang Keong is reported to have told Oriental Daily that Chen is indeed the chief of the Menglembu police station

Sum is reported to have said that while Chen’s intention was good, his actions were not professional and the words used by him were inappropriate.

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Watch Chen's epic rant here:

Enraged by illegal loan shark ads, Menglembu police chief Chen Ah Kooy challenges loan sharks to "cek chow" (one-on-one fight).A 42-second video clip of him on a vitriolic rant against loan sharks is making waves on the Internet and instant messaging networks.Read more here: http://malaysiakini.com/news/298633 [FREE]Posted by Malaysiakini on Sunday, May 17, 2015


[VIDEO] Tak Puas Hati Tengok Peniaga, Budak Ini Siap Membebel Dalam Loghat Negeri Sembilan

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Malaysia kaya dengan pelbagai budaya dan bangsa, malah setiap negeri di Malaysia juga mempunyai pelbagai loghat berbeza

Sudah pasti daripada percakapan seseorang itu kita boleh tahu dia berasal dari belah mana. Tambahan lagi jika yang berasal dari belah utara, memang pekat loghatnya.Sama seperti video yang tular di Instagram baru-baru ini apabila loghat percakapan seorang budak perempuan ini yang sedang marah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

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Membebel sebab marah tengok peniaga gerai tepi jalan

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan budak perempuan itu sedang berada di dalam kereta sambil membebel.Difahamkan budak perempuan itu merasa marah dengan seorang peniaga di sebuah gerai. Dia kemudian tidak berpuas hati melihat cara peniaga itu berniaga kerana seperti tidak menjaga makanannya di gerai itu.Apa yang lebih menarik apabila dia siap membebel dalam loghat Negeri Sembilan selepas melihat kejadian berkenaan. Kedengaran loghatnya itu juga sangat pekat dan perlu diulang beberapa kali untuk memahaminya.

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"Dah macam uwan-uwan membebel eii" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen juga turut terhibur melihat gelagat budak perempuan tersebut.Malah, ada juga yang mengalami situasi sama apabila terpaksa ulang banyak kali untuk memahami apa yang dikatakan. Ada juga yang menyamakannya dengan bebelan nenek-nenek.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 79.2K views, 8,163 likes dan 191 comments di Instagram.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Instagram:

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Marah betul ya kau dik bila tengok peniaga tu :P


Mekdi Fans, Rejoice! The All-Time Fave Prosperity Burger Is Back For A Limited Time Only

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This Spotlight is sponsored by McDonald's Malaysia.

Guess what, guys? The long-awaited Prosperity Burger is back once again!

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Since its introduction in 1994, the Prosperity Burger has been the pride and joy of McDonald's, while also becoming a classic seasonal staple we have grown to love

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For 28 years, the burger has been making a comeback every year, presenting its rich peppery taste with a choice of chicken or beef patties topped with fresh onions, all tucked between a classic sesame seed bun, yums! Paying homage to its name, McDonald's always releases the burger just shortly before the year ends, as a way to usher in 2022.

Celebrating their theme — Prosperity, No Matter What — McDonald's hopes to bring Malaysians together to celebrate the feel-good moments over the Prosperity Burger, as the country slowly moves into the endemic stage and returns to normalcy

So, from 2 December 2021 until 5 January 2022, you can get your hands on the iconic burger, which also comes with your favourite Twister Fries and thirst-quenching Prosperity McFizz, yasssss! Finallyyyyyy! We've been waiting wayyy too long for the Prosperity Burger to make its comeback, huhuhu. T.T

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And while you're at it, make sure to also participate in McDonald's "Scan & Win" Gifts of Prosperity Contest to stand a chance to win fantastic prizes, woohoo!

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All you gotta do is purchase a Prosperity Burger and scan the QR code on the burger's wrapper. Then, simply fill in your details and you'll stand a chance to win a prize! So senang, kan?Check out the prizes up for grabs: - Proton X70 x 1- 55" Samsung TV x 3- Samsung S21+ (256GB) x 3- Samsung Galaxy S7 Tab x 5- Dyson Air Purifier x 5 - Venu S2 Watch x 5 - Bose Bluetooth Speaker x 5 Terms and conditions apply.

"McDonald's Malaysia is always excited with the return of Prosperity Burger every year-end and at the beginning of the new year," said Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of McDonald's Malaysia, Melati Abdul Hai

"This year, we ask ourselves and you, what is the true meaning of prosperity? To us at McDonald's, it is not about what you have, but who you have."She also added that the Prosperity Burger has always been a beacon of hope for many Malaysians. "As we slowly return to normalcy and prepare to welcome the new year, this is the best time for customers to indulge in feel-good moments with loved ones over our delicious Prosperity Burger, which has continued to be a crowd favourite over the last 28 years," Melati shared.

Excited dy? Get the much-loved Prosperity Burger at your nearest Mekdi outlet or via McDelivery today!

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Singaporeans Are Paying Up To RM357 On Cosmetic Surgery For Their Pet Arowana Fishes

Singaporeans really love their pet fishes – so much so that they're willing to put them under the knife for a price. No, not to cook them, but for cosmetic surgery!

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In a story published yesterday, 28 March, TODAYonline revealed that cosmetic surgeries for pet fishes have become more and more popular in the city-state.The English daily also talked to Ng, one of the more well-known cosmetic surgeons for Asian Arowana fish in the country, to understand the ins and outs of the trade.

While some might find the idea of fish cosmetic surgery cruel and peculiar, Ng insisted that the procedures actually "beautifies" the fish instead of harming it

"I know some people think it’s cruel to the fish. But really I’m doing it a favour because now the fish looks better and its owner will love it even more," Ng, also known as Dr Ark to his clients, said. Giving a fish an eyelift is one of the most popular procedures at Ng's clinic. It involves loosening tissues behind the fish's eye and pushing the eyeball up into the socket.

How much does one procedure cost?

Screenshot showing an Asian Arowana going under the knife in a YouTube video.
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It was reported that the cost for an eyelift can run up to SGD117.71 (around RM347.19) and the price for a chin job starts at SGD78.47 (around RM231.50).Forking out that much to pay for a fish cosmetic surgery may sound absurd to most people, but the owners of these Asian Arowanas doesn't share the same sentiment; that's because if they can pay thousands for a fish, what's few hundred bucks for a quick fix-up?

Known also as the "dragon fish" in Chinese, the Asian Arowana has been reigning as one of the world's most expensive aquarium fishes for decades, with its selling price running from hundreds to thousands of dollars

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The fish is often regarded as a status of wealth and prosperity. Chinese businessmen in particular prize the fish - with its large glimmering scales, sage-like whiskers and aggressive personality - for its resemblance to the mythical Chinese dragon."For Chinese, keeping fish is about bringing good luck and wealth, and the Asian Arowana are especially lucky," said Kenny Yap, the executive chairman of Qian Hu Fish, one of the top Arowana breeders in Singapore, as quoted by TODAYonline.


Martial Arts Superstar Jet Li Looks Almost Unrecognisable In This Recent Photo

On Saturday, 19 May, a recent photo of Chinese actor and martial artist Jet Li Lianjie looking almost unrecognisable was widely circulated online

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The photo published on South China Morning Post shows the actor looking frail and needing assistance during a recent visit to a Tibetan temple.

Jet Li (left) with his Expendable 2 co-stars Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, and Terry Crews in 2012.
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Li made his mark in the Chinese acting scene in classics such as 'Once Upon A Time In China' and 'Fist of Legend.'He has since made a name for himself in Hollywood through his roles in action films such as 'Lethal Weapon 4' and 'Expendables 2.'

Last year, Li revealed that he was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid in 2010

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Otherwise known as hyperthyroidism, the condition is caused when a thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine and results in a significant acceleration of a person's metabolism and heart rate.

Li had attributed his poor health to decades of demanding film roles, stunts, and on-set injuries

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In addition to the overactive thyroid condition, Li revealed that he was also suffering from leg and spinal problems that have made him unable to stand for long periods of time.The martial artist also said that in 2013, he was warned by his doctors that he "would end up in a wheelchair" if he continued to physically exert himself in action films.

Jet Li's fans took to social media to express their shock at his physical appearance and concern for his well-being

Hope Jet Li gets and stays well. Had no idea about his condition till now. Take this moment to appreciate people who suffer for their art (notice, THEY suffer, not make others suffer. HUGE difference). HERO is one of my favorite movies of all time. Man is an icon.— Z (@ZTheJustOK) May 19, 2018

Jackie Chan and Jet Li were like Gods to me when I was little. It's so sad to see Li like this  pic.twitter.com/lO2FdTTvDe— simón (@StxNaty) May 19, 2018

Jet Li is one of my idols dog, it can't be like this. pic.twitter.com/lwQMQqWCwW— Ahmed/1 Take Jay Stan (@big_business_) May 19, 2018

However, Jet Li's fans will still be able to see him on the big screen in the near future

Jet Li in Hero in 2002.
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Despite his physical restraints, Li is set to star as Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the live action Mulan movie to be released in 2020, according to South China Morning Post.


#Budget2019: New Fees To Be Paid By All Travellers Flying Out Of Malaysia

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng announced today, 2 November, a proposed levy on all passengers who travel overseas via air routes

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The announcement was made during the tabling of Pakatan Harapan's first-ever budget.

The levy will be RM20 for passengers flying to Asean countries and RM40 for travellers going to other countries

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The new levy will come into effect from 1 June, 2019.

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Stay tuned for our overview story of the #Belanjawan2019!

The government will also implement a new tax on online services:

                #Budget2019: Government To Tax Online Services Like Netflix And Spotify Starting 2020

The new tax will come into effect from January 2020.

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Contact Tracing Has Begun After Mid Valley & The Gardens Mall Confirm A COVID-19 Case

UPDATE: The staff has since tested 'false positive' for COVID-19.
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Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens Mall in Kuala Lumpur have confirmed a COVID-19 case involving a staff working under a company that operates three cosmetic outlets in the malls

In a statement on Facebook, both malls confirmed that the COVID-19 positive individual is an employee of London Sales Cosmetics Sdn Bhd (LSC), a company that runs Origani and Élévatione Time Stops in The Garden Malls, as well as Élévatione Time Stops in Mid Valley Megamall."The employee informed her management at LSC on 9 October 2020 that one of her family members was exposed to the virus. She immediately isolated herself through self-quarantine and arrangements were made for her to take the COVID-19 test which was confirmed positive on 10 October 2020," the statement read."She did not exhibit any symptoms of COVID-19. The Gardens Mall and Mid Valley Megamall and managements were informed of the positive test result on 11 October 2020."

Origani (top) and Élévatione Time Stops in The Gardens Mall.
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After learning of the case, the malls notified the Ministry of Health (MOH), and the process of contact tracing has begun

The malls said they are currently working on sanitising and disinfecting all three outlets under LSC, as well as common areas in both malls.

Mid Valley Megamall.
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"The three outlets were closed immediately and will remain so until further notice," the malls said."We have implemented precautionary measures to maintain high levels of cleanliness and hygiene as recommended by the government at both malls to ensure everyone’s health and safety." "We will continue to monitor the situation closely together with the authorities and will provide updates as necessary."Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens Mall urge members of the public to always wear a face mask, wash hands thoroughly with soap, and practise physical distancing, as per outlined by the MOH.

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Yesterday, 11 October, a staff working at Origani in Bangsar Shopping Centre tested positive for COVID-19 as well:

                A Retail Staff At The Bangsar Shopping Centre Has Now Tested Positive For COVID-19

The management said they will temporarily close BSC at 8pm tonight.

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This Man From Syria Has Been Forced To "Live" In klia2 For Over A Month Now

36-year-old Hassan al-Kontar is trapped in the transit section of Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) for over a month now

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Hassan has been stuck at klia2 since 7 March, making the days he has spent at the airport to 37 and counting. His situation is partly as a consequence of the civil war in Syria, the country he is from.

According to BBC, Hassan, who has been working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since 2006, lost his work permit and his job in 2016.Following which, in January 2017, he was deported from the UAE to Malaysia, which still grants visa on arrival to Syrians. He was given a three-month tourist visa.Hassan thought the three-month tourist visa would be enough for him to come up with a better plan to find a country that will take him in. You see he cannot go back to Syria because he had left his home to avoid conscription in the Syrian army."I decided that I wanted to try to go to Ecuador so I saved up enough money to buy a plane ticket on Turkish Airways. But for some reason, they did not allow me on the flight and I found myself back at square one," he told BBC.Hassan then flew to Cambodia but was prohibited from entering the country.So on 7 March this year, he returned, once again, to klia2.And since then he has been stuck there after not getting a new tourist visa to enter the country because he had overstayed his last tourist visa.Hassan says he has been "blacklisted" in Malaysia, and that he is now unable to leave the airport and re-enter the country, the BBC reported.

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According to a report in the Malay Mail Online, a source with the Immigration Department at klia2 said that they are aware of Hassan and his situation, "but he needs to go back to Syria". However, going back to Syria is something which Hassan doesn't want to do.

"I don't know what to do. I have no-one to advise me on where I can go. I really need help because I believe the worst is yet to come," he told BBC, adding that there is an arrest warrant against his name in Syria after he avoided military service.Meanwhile, the Immigration Department source quoted by the Malay Mail Online explained that they "understand that this is a difficult time for him, but it was wrong of him to have gone to Cambodia, now he is in a situation that will be difficult to solve. We also don’t want him to make it seem like it is Malaysia’s fault."

Hassan has now run out of clean clothes and is unable to take a proper shower. Earlier he tweeted this photo of his "bed" at klia2.

When the world is judging you just because you are Syrian, 26 days stuck at Kuala Lumpur airport and I am still waiting someone to hear@guardian @trpresidency @PresidenceTn #Syria #media #TravelAshMattAsYouCan #PappuDiwas #gamedev #rtarabic #CNNChile #FoxNews #news #articles pic.twitter.com/AROzr85T9e— Hassan Al Kontar (@Kontar81) April 1, 2018

Meanwhile, he told the BBC that he has spoken with airport officials and the United Nations. Human Rights Watch is also involved.

"The authorities here are interviewing me and I have filled out some reports," he told BBC, adding that he does not know whether that will lead to anything.

Earlier today, 13 April, Hassan tweeted a vlog to his followers, who have been trying to find any temporary solutions for him, saying, "I need a permanent solution, not a temporary one"

To those who sent me what do I think about temporary solutions.I thank you.FYI: I believe in humanity no matter what your religious, colour, Ethnicity so to those who say I am maybe a terrorist or ISIS. Well i am sorry to inform you that Iam belong to  minority.ThanksHassan pic.twitter.com/zxPb77ze0I— Hassan Al Kontar (@Kontar81) April 13, 2018

The 36-year-old Syrian, who says he has now "lost count" over the number of days he has spent stuck in limbo, is desperate for help

"I can't live in this airport any longer. The uncertainty is driving me crazy. It feels like my life hit a new low," Hassan told the broadcaster.


KL Is World's 10th Most Visited City As More Tourists Prefer It Over Tokyo Or Shanghai

Do you know how many international tourists visited Kuala Lumpur over the last year?

12.29 million, making Kuala Lumpur the 10th most visited city in the world.That's more than the number of international tourists visited world cities such as Rome, Tokyo, Istanbul, Seoul, Miami, Barcelona and Shanghai.

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Earlier this week, Euromonitor International's Top 100 City Destinations 2017 list was released. It placed Hong Kong at the top of the list with 26.55 million international tourists.

Unveiled at World Travel Market (WTM) London, the Top 100 City Destinations Ranking 2017 Edition includes forecast data up to 2025 and incorporates future travel trends to give further insight on how travel trends are borne out of the opportunities and challenges that cities face.According to the report, Hong Kong was the most visited city in the world, benefiting from its strategic location and relationship with China, followed by Bangkok, which has overtaken London in 2015."Asian cities dominate the global destination rankings thanks to the inexorable rise of Chinese outbound tourism. Asia Pacific is the standout region that has driven change in the travel landscape and is expected to continue doing so in the coming decade with Singapore overtaking London as the third most visited city in the world by 2025 making the podium fully Asian," Euromonitor International said.

KL is expected to attract 12.8 million international tourists in2017, charting a 4.5% growth compared to 2016 arrivals

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The top 10 most visited cities are:

			1. Hong Kong (26.6 million visitors)2. Bangkok (21.2 million)3. London (19.2 million)4. Singapore (16.6 million)5. Macau (15.4 million)6. Dubai (14.9 million)7. Paris (14.4 million)8. New York (12.7 million)9. Shenzhen (12.6 million)10. Kuala Lumpur (12.3 million).

Ther were a couple of more Malaysian destinations that attracted a sizeable number of international tourists

One of them is Johor Baru which ranked 42nd on the list, while Penang secured the 63rd spot in the Top 100 City Destinations Ranking 2017 Edition.

Earlier this year, Kuala Lumpur was listed as among the 10 most popular destinations to visit in APAC for young Chinese travellers who are looking to spend more:

                KL Beats Seoul As The Preferred Destination For China Tourists

Chinese tourists are travelling more and spending more.

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"Umi Mengandung Lagi" - Baru 3 Bulan, Tak Sangka Baby Ini Bakal Dapat Adik Baru. Rezeki!

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Cahaya mata merupakan rezeki yang tidak tertanding nilainya daripada Allah SWT

Setiap pasangan yang sudah berkahwin pastinya merancang untuk menimang berapa orang zuriat mengikut kemampuan masing-masing. Ada yang memang inginkan jarak umur antara anak mereka antara dua hingga tiga tahun.Namun, ada juga yang tidak menolak rezeki sekiranya dikurniakan zuriat lain dalam tempoh masa yang singkat.Sama juga seperti sebuah video ini apabila seorang wanita berkongsi kisahnya yang mengandung lagi walaupun anak bongsu baru saja berusia tiga bulan telah mencuri tumpuan.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @asma_mekthai29 korang tolong tgok sampai abis .jgn kecam saya tau##fyp ##viral2021viral  bunyi asal  - Mimoi

Anak bongsu baru lahir tiga bulan, tup-tup dah mengandung lagi

Menerusi video yang dikongsi oleh @asma_mekthai29, kelihatan dia baru saja melahirkan anak bongsunya tiga bulan lepas.Tetapi, apa yang menarik perhatian ramai adalah apabila dia memberitahu rupa-rupanya hadir seorang lagi penghuni di dalam rahimnya sejak dua bulan lalu."Korang tolong tengok sampai habis, jangan kecam saya tau. Tahun depan masuk bilik bersalin lagilah jawabnya," katanya.

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"Alhamdulillah rezeki, bestnya subur. Saya ni dah 2 tahun masih belum merasa lagi" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video tersebut yang kini sudah meraih 431.5K views, 22.9K likes dan 679 shares di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pendapat mereka masing-masing mengenainya.Ada yang mengatakan seeloknya biarkan anak membesar dahulu baru merancang anak seterusnya. Ada juga yang memberikan kata-kata positif.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Lain orang lain rezekinya, apa-apa pun doakan je yang baik-baik untuk sis ni :)

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Your Favourite Reddish Tandoori Chicken May Have Dangerous Food Dye

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the government to impose a ban on Ponceau 4R, a food dye known to cause cancer, allergic reactions, and asthma upon consumption

Ponceau 4R can be found in many things, from sweets to spices.
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Ponceau 4R is a type of synthetic red dye, produced from petroleum products and is used to colour almost everything, from candies to spices.This dye is currently banned in U.S., Norway, and Canada for the dangers it can pose when consumed by humans. A research in Toxicological Sciences in 2001 showed that there was a connection between the colouring and tumours in animals. However, there were calls for more conclusive research to be carried out. Besides that, Ponceau 4R has also been linked to hyperactivity as well as problems for those with asthma.

"Hawkers and food producers use dyes in food to deceive consumers into believing that good and nutritious ingredients are being used but in reality, the food has been coloured with harmful dyes," CAP President SM Mohamed Idris said.

CAP President SM Mohamed Idris.
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He said that the dye is being used in a variety of hawker's food in Malaysia, such as mee rebus gravy, pasembur gravy, prawn fritters, and tandoori chicken that unsuspecting Malaysians consumer regularly.  He explained that the dye is used during the preparation of the dishes to provide a reddish tinge, to give the impression that the food is marinated with expensive spices like saffron.

CAP said that in its latest test, they found out that dried prawns, fish crackers and char siew (barbecued pork) from Penang, Kedah, and Perlis contained Ponceau 4R

Idris revealed that the red dye is also used when preparing pasembor and prawn fritters as well as in turmeric and curry powder.“Our earlier tests also show that the dye was used to adulterate tea."“The dye was also found in Indian sweets such as laddu and jelabi.”

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The CAP president, in his article on Malaysiakini, also recommended the Health Ministry to take the following actions:

• Remove Ponceau 4R from the list of approved dyes in the Food Regulations 1985• Investigate and prosecute any person found using dyes in food items which the law does not allow to be coloured. (Foods like tea, spices and dried prawns),• Discourage food operators and manufacturers from using chemical dyes since they are dangerous and totally unnecessary,• Conduct a media campaign to discourage consumers from purchasing food item that contains dyes, and educate them on how to read food labels properly,• Conduct regular tests frequently on all food items sold to ensure that it is free from banned dyes and toxic chemicals.

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TTDI Pasar Malam To Be Shut Down Starting 26 January 2014?

A DBKL Letter Announcing The Closure Of The TTDI Sunday Night Market On 26 January 2014 Has Shocked And Angered Residents Of TTDI

A DBKL Letter Announcing The Closure Of The TTDI Night Market On 26 January 2014
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A photo of the notice dated Jan 16 that was issued to the hawkers on Sunday has been circulating via Twitter from Sunday night.
The notice stated that DBKL made the decision after the hawkers failed to address the frequent complaints on traffic congestion and cleanliness.

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The Closure Was Triggered By Complaints Of Traffic Congestion, Poor Management And Lack Of Cleanliness From Nearby Residents

The Closure Was Triggered By Complaints Of Traffic Congestion And Cleanliness From Residents Of Sinaran TTDI Condominium, And From Those Who Live Near The Night Market
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Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal Talib said DBKL had received numerous complaints on the poor management of the night market over the last two years.
“The complaints were from Sinaran TTDI condominium folk as well as residents from the surrounding area.

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“The main complaints are on traffic obstruction, making it difficult for the condominium residents to come and go, as well as cleanliness,” he said.

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DBKL Issued The Closure Notice As The Night Market Organisers Did Not Address The Complaints From The Residents Of Sinaran TTDI Condominium

TTDI night market
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According to reports, DBKL made the decision when hawkers failed to acknowledge the complaints regarding traffic congestions and cleanliness.

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“DBKL has held discussions with the condominium’s Joint Management Body (JMB) over the complaints but nothing has been resolved.

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Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal Talib Says The Priority Is The Residents' Welfare

“The area is not suitable for a night market but it was allowed all these years due to demand from the people." “However, our priority is the residents welfare.

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Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal Talib
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Thus, The Night Market Can Go On If The Organisers Can Find An Amicable Solution With The Residents

The Night Market Can Go On If The Organisers Can Find An Amicable Solution With The Residents
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“If the night market organiser and Sinaran TTDI condominium JMB can find a solution, the night market can go on.

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Ahmad Phesal stressed that it was not their intention to make life difficult for the hawkers.
“Although the notice of closure is out, I hope the organiser and the JMB will come up with an amicable solution for a win-win situation,” he said.

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TTDI Residents' Association Says They Contacted DBKL After Hearing Rumours Of The Closure And DBKL Said They Will Investigate The Matter

“We heard rumours about the closure and I wrote to DBKL to clarify the matter in early January. The reply from DBKL stated that they will investigate the matter. Then suddenly, the hawkers were slapped with the notices,” said TTDI Residents Association Secretary Margaret Lee.

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Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng Says The Closure Order Was Given Without Any Consultation With The Residents' Association

Meanwhile, Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng said he will write to the Federal Territory Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor requesting for an explanation for the closure order and forward a copy of the letter to Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal Talib.
“The closure order was given without any consultation with the residents’ association (RA).

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“The RA does not agree with the decision. I advise the hawkers to carry on with business as usual this coming Sunday pending a reply from Tengku Adnan,” he said.

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According To TV3, DBKL Will Postpone The Closure Of The Night Market Until They Receive A Consensus

According To TV3, DBKL Will Postpone The Closure Of The Night Market Until They Receive A Consensus
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The TTDI Night Market Has Been Around For 30 Years And Is Popular Amongst Locals. It Is Known To Have One Of The Best Ramadan Bazaars In Town.

“The night market has been around for more than 30 years and closure will greatly effect the residents as well as the livelihood of the hawkers”.

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Nyanyian 'Belaian Jiwa' Oleh Oppa Sensasi, Park Bo Gum Buat Gadis Cair & Diserang Histeria

Lagu 'Belaian Jiwa' boleh dikira sebagai salah satu lagu paling evergreen dalam industri muzik Malaysia

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Tidak kira Melayu, Cina atau India, majoriti rakyat Malaysia pasti tahu mendendangkan lagu legenda ini dan menghafal setiap bait lirik dari mula sehingga habis.Lagu dendangan Innuendo yang diterbitkan pada tahun 1997 ini masih segar dan tidak mungkin lapuk dengan peredaran zaman. Aura yang dibawa oleh lagu ini sememangnya 'berhantu'.

Terbaru, lagu ini turut dinyanyikan oleh oppa sensasi Korea, Park Bo Gum dalam jelajah Park Bo Gum Asia Tour di Kuala Lumpur pada Sabtu, 30 Mac 2019

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Kalau setakat orang Malaysia menghafal lagu Korea, itu sudah menjadi kebiasaan. Tetapi orang Korea menyanyikan lagu Melayu merupakan sesuatu yang sangat jarang kita lihat.Siapa sangka seorang bintang Korea boleh menyanyikan lagu Belaian Jiwa dengan baik sekali. Setiap butiran perkataan berjaya disebut dengan sangat lancar oleh Park Bo Gum, tanpa kedengaran sebarang pelat.

Nyanyian merdu Park Bo Gum ini ternyata berjaya menambat hati para peminatnya yang hadir ke acara fan meet tersebut. Lihat nyanyian penuh beliau di bawah:

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Ramai yang kagum dan menghargai usaha Park Bo Gum dalam menyanyikan lagu tersebut semata-mata untuk menghiburkan peminat setianya di Malaysia:

Omg your pronunciation is perfect! @BOGUMMY  this is what i call dedication! Thank you for this beautiful rendition of “Belaian Jiwa” pic.twitter.com/9VSP6FtBt0— TeayaBern (@teayabern) March 31, 2019

And this is the reason @BOGUMMY is a class above when it comes to fan service The effort in personalizing each fan meeting is 110%. Serenaded the fans with Belaian Jiwa in almost perfect Malay. How impressive is that for an actor who is not even a trained singer! #ParkBoGum pic.twitter.com/c6jaO3ivDx— Joanne Chen (@chenjoanne) March 31, 2019

wahhh feelings so proud that Park Bogum one of the famous actor in korea sang a Malaysia song call Belaian Jiwa.. is an old song when i still teenager..even her pronounce is so dam* well..BANGGA WEH Ahmad Bogum @BOGUMMY pic.twitter.com/6oP9zSHw1r— D)$ya(O (@DOnutDOremi) March 31, 2019

PARK BO GUM SINGING BELAIAN JIWA IS THE REASON I AM BREATHING THIS VERY SECOND— dinie (@spvtniksweethrt) March 30, 2019

love love @BOGUMMY singing in bahasa. made me feel a little happier on a . now waiting my noodles delivery to make me a lot happier. But he's so adorbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  asdfghjkl ugh https://t.co/BDJc6j9w28— azza (@LabangBlackjack) March 30, 2019

Park Bo Gum berharap untuk bertemu lagi dengan paminatnya di Malaysia pada masa akan datang:

#ASIATOURinKualaLumpurKuala Lumpur, the first city of my very first Asia Tour! The last Saturday of March with you was a good day. I'll be right here always so that you can see me whenever you miss me. Keep the distance between you and me within 10cm. pic.twitter.com/tayIyOeCOO—  (@BOGUMMY) March 30, 2019

Cayalah oppa!

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Not Sure What To Get For Mother's Day? Here Are 5 Heartfelt Gift Ideas From shopDisney

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In case you forgot, Mother's Day is this Sunday :P

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Fret not, 'cause shopDisney Asia has got you covered with curated Mother's Day gifts you can get for your mum <3

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The official home for Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars merchandise, shopDisney Asia has everything — from apparel to accessories and homeware — that you can get to make your mum feel like a queen.

Here are five heartfelt items from shopDisney Asia worth considering for your mum:

1. Plush bouquets — RM155.90

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This year, take your Mother's Day bouquet to the next level by gifting a cuddly version that will stay cute all year long. Featuring Stitch, Lotso, as well as Winnie The Pooh and Piglet, these adorable plush bouquets are sure to melt your mum's heart. The bouquets are even scented too! The Stitch Plush Bouquet has a subtle pineapple scent, while the Lotso Plush Bouquet smells like strawberry. Meanwhile, the Pooh Plush Bouquet has a faint scent of honey and is designed with a honey jar pattern, bringing the magic of the Hundred Acre Woods into your home. Click here to purchase.

2. Disney candle and carousel — RM315.90

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Decorate Her Majesty's bedroom with the exquisite Disney x Short Story candle and carousel set. Your mum will be completely charmed when this candle is alight — the golden carousel will turn on its own to spark magic and delight. <3 Featuring gorgeous pendants inspired by Disney Princesses' trusty pals, this whimsical set is sure to leave your queen completely enchanted. Click here to purchase.

3. Fantasyland Castle Sleep set — From RM205.90

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Give your mum the ultimate turndown experience with a chic two-piece pyjama set adorned with an all-over floral print and embroidered castle artwork. The three-piece set of accessories, including a pillow cover, eye mask, and head wrap in satin finish, will be a luxurious wardrobe addition to help your mum feel snuggly and comfy in bed. Click here for the pyjama set and here for the accessories.

4. Minnie Mouse Retro Polka Dot tote bag and card case — From RM109.90

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A queen is always a trendsetter! If your mum is an on-the-go fashionista, she will love this Minnie Mouse Polka Dot tote bag, which comes with a detachable red purse. With the matching Minnie Mouse Retro Polka Dot card case, your mum is set to turn heads at the office or when shopping in style!Click here for tote bag and here for card case.

5. Disney Mrs Potts and Chip earrings — RM149.90

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Inspired by the fan-favourite duo from Beauty and the Beast, the Mrs Potts and Chip earrings will be perfect for an evening out for your mum. In fact, the earrings are presented in a beautiful corked glass jar, ready to be gifted for Mother's Day and for easy safekeeping. Click here to purchase.

For more heartwarming gift ideas, check out shopDisney Asia's entire Mother's Day catalogue here

You can also follow them on Instagram to get the latest updates.

For more #mothersday ideas:

                8 Fun Activities You Can 'Belanja' Your Mum To This Mother's Day Instead Of Just Dinner

Do something a little different this year for your mum.

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                8 Stores & Places In KL Selling Local Products That Make Good Last-Minute Gifts

Or when you just wanna jalan-jalan.

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The compact item weighs just 35g, so you can carry it around conveniently.

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Uber Is Finally Coming To Kota Kinabalu!

After launching in Klang Valley, Penang, Ipoh and Johor Bahru, popular ride-sharing service Uber is making its way to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah!

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In celebration of the move, Uber is doubling the value of referral codes from RM10 to RM20 for the next two weeks

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Refer a friend with your unique referral code and you’ll BOTH get a ride worth RM20 each. If you have an Uber account, you'll be able to get your unique referral code as soon as you open up the app.

Aside from that, Uber is also running a sweepstakes that gives riders a chance to win a two-day one night stay at the Le Meridian

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To win the sweepstakes, riders would have to refer the referral code to friends and family. Each use of the code would be counted as one entry, with no limit to the number of entries. The sweepstakes will run from 10 to 19 May. Winners will be notified on via email on 25 May.

Do note that Uber Kota Kinabalu has not gone live yet, it is expected to launch end of this month. The ride-sharing company is currently looking for drivers.

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According to The Borneo Blog, Uber has confirmed that it will be launching in Kota Kinabalu by end of this month. The exact date has not been set yet.More information on how you can be an Uber driver here.

However, if you're planning to drive for Uber, you'll need to apply for a PSV licence:

                Uber and GrabCar Drivers Are Now Required To Have Licenses To Operate

The Transport Ministry said the move would encourage healthy competition.

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Man In Johor Bahru Jumped Out From 3rd Floor Of A Budget Hotel During A Khalwat Raid

During the Johor Islamic Religious Department personnel's recent anti-vice operation in Johor Bahru, a man reportedly jumped out from the third floor of a budget hotel to escape from the authorities

The man was suspected to have escaped through the toilet window in the room.According to JAINJ's Sharia Enforcement Division Chief Assistant Director, Halid Sono, the escaped leaving his partner in the room."We suspect that he fled through the toilet window grill that he dismantled before he escaped and left his partner in the room," he said.

During the raid on 30 April, JAINJ personnel detained five men and five women, who were locals and aged between 18 to 43 years

NST Online reported that they were caught in separate raids involving 19 enforcers from 10pm to midnight that took place at five budget hotels around Perling and Danga Bay.

			All of them were detained because they were suspected of committing khalwat (close proximity).
        Halid Sono.

A total of five couples were nabbed during several raids in Johor Bahru.
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While it's not clear if the man who escaped was caught, Halid said that they detained couples who claimed that they were married but changed their statement to being engaged once probed further

Among the five couples detained, there was a single mother and a civil servant.All of them were detained for not more than 24 hours and will be prosecuted according to the Johor's Syariah laws, Halid Sono was quoted as saying by Malaysiakini.


[TERKINI] Gangguan Bekalan Air Di Lembah Klang Dijangka Berlarutan 4 Hari Lagi

Gangguan bekalan air membabitkan hampir 1.2 juta akaun di tujuh wilayah sekitar Lembah Klang ketika ini dijangka berterusan sekurang-kurangnya empat hari lagi

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor), Suhaimi Kamaralzaman, berkata ia berikutan Loji Rawatan Air (LRA) Sungai Selangor Fasa 1, 2, 3 dan Rantau Panjang hanya boleh kembali beroperasi jika tahap pencemaran berada pada tahap 0 TON.Setakat jam 2.30 petang hari ini, katanya, pencemaran masih dikesan di muka sauk loji berkenaan dan berada pada tahap 1 TON."LRA Rantau Panjang dan Sungai Selangor Fasa 1, 2 dan 3 belum dapat beroperasi jika bacaan 0 TON diperoleh tiga kali berturut-turut. Ujian bacaan tiga kali ini dibuat setiap 30 minit."Apabila LRA ini mula beroperasi, pengguna akan mula menerima bekalan air paling kurang dalam tempoh empat hari," katanya.

Sementara itu, premis perindustrian Sungai Gong yang dipercayai menjadi punca gangguan bekalan air di Selangor kini telah dikenakan kompaun dan disita oleh kerajaan negeri

Kilang tersebut telah disita dan dikenakan kompaun oleh Kerajaan Negeri. Kertas siasatan juga telah dibuka utk pendakwaan. Tindakan sewajarnya telah diambil di bawah bidang kuasa yang diperuntukkan dan menyokong agar pindaan dilaksanakan utk hukuman di peringkat Persekutuan. https://t.co/yj5hSfEiId— Amirudin Shari (@AmirudinShari) September 4, 2020

Menurut Menteri Besar Selangor, Amirudin Shari, kertas siasatan juga telah dibuka terhadap kilang penyelenggaraan jentera berat milik Yip Chee Seng & Sons Sdn. Bhd. itu.“Tindakan sewajarnya telah diambil di bawah bidang kuasa yang diperuntukkan dan menyokong agar pindaan dilaksanakan utk hukuman di peringkat Persekutuan,” katanya menerusi ciapan di Twitter hari ini.

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PJ Police Chief Self-Quarantines After Colleague Exposed To COVID-19 Risk

Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal will undergo a 14-day quarantine starting from 12 October

Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal.
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Nik Ezanee had been in close contact with a District Health Officer (PKD) in several meetings and discussions on operations regarding COVID-19, reads a Facebook statement by the PJ police."Previously, the PKD was present in a meeting with the security manager of the  Tropicana Golf & Country Resort who was tested positive for COVID-19 today (12 October)."In a report by Bernama, Nik Ezanee was surveying a golf club workers hostel after it was placed under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO).

Deputy chief Superintendent Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood will take over his superior's responsibilities for the time being

Petaling Jaya district police deputy chief Supt Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood.
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"Petaling Jaya District Police deputy chief Supt Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood will assume the duties of the police chief until his COVID-19 test result is released by the Ministry of Health (MOH)," wrote the Facebook statement by the PJ police."We pray the PJ district police chief is free from COVID-19 and is able to resume work as normal."

Keep practising physical distancing and wash your hands often. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:

Starting 14 October, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya will begin a 14-day Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO):

                Ismail Sabri: CMCO In Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, And Selangor Starting 14 October

The Defence Minister broke the news in a live address from his home today, 12 October.

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On 12 October, several employees of Tropicana Golf and Country Resort were tested positive for COVID-19

                23 Tropicana Golf And Country Resort Employees Test Positive For COVID-19 So Far

Petaling Jaya residents are urged to lessen their movement.

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211 Kes Kebakaran Pusat Tahfiz Direkod Dalam Dua Tahun, Ini Antara Kronologi Sejak 2007

Kebakaran bangunan asrama Pusat Tahfiz Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah di ibu negara semalam adalah antara kebakaran terbesar melibatkan kematian yang tinggi di negara ini iaitu seramai 25 orang

Terdapat pelbagai spekulasi berkaitan kejadian kebakaran yang meragut nyawa 25 orang termasuk dua orang warden asrama itu. Ada yang berpendapat kebakaran itu berpunca daripada perbuatan khianat yang mana dibuktikan dengan kehadiran dua buah tong gas di bahagian luar asrama berkenaan.Tidak kurang juga yang percaya bahawa kejadian tersebut berlaku adalah disebabkan litar pintas dari bahagian atas bangunan asrama terbabit. Malah, ciri-ciri keselamatan bangunan asrama itu turut dipertikaikan orang ramai.

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Namun, berdasarkan rekod dari Bernama, kebakaran terbesar membabitkan pusat tahfiz telah berlaku pada 22 Sept 1989 yang mana menyaksikan lapan buah asrama Sekolah Agama Rakyat Taufiqiah Al-Khairiah Al-Halimiah (Pondok Pak Ya) di Yan, Kedah hangus terbakar.Dan dalam kebakaran itu, seramai 27 orang pelajar sekolah terkorban dalam keadaan yang sungguh menyayat hati dan jenazah mereka dikebumikan di tanah perkuburan khas "27 Syuhada Peristiwa Kebakaran Pondok Pak Ya" di Padang Lumat, Yan.

Madrasah Taufiqiah Al-Khairiah atau 'Pondok Pak Ya' di Kedah terbakar.
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Berikut adalah beberapa kronologi kejadian kebakaran melibatkan pusat tahfiz dari tahun 2007 sehingga 2017:

TAHUN 20077 Ogos: Seramai 12 pelajar Sekolah Menengah Agama Darul Makmur di Pekan, Pahang tidak dapat menduduki ujian lisan al-Quran Sijil Sekolah Menengah Agama (SMA) setelah bangunan sekolah mereka musnah dijilat api dalam kejadian pada pukul 4.45 pagi.Kebakaran itu mengakibatkan empat buat kelas, sebuah bilik komputer, bilik guru dan bilik pengetua termasuk wang tunai RM8,500 hangus.22 Sept: Sebuah kebakaran memusnahkan 40 pondok di Sekolah Pondok Bandar Hilir di Teloi, Sik, namun tiada sebarang kecederaan dilaporkan kerana kejadian berlaku pada musim cuti persekolahan.22 Okt: Sebuah blok asrama yang menempatkan 96 murid di Sekolah Nurul Hidayah Al-Quran Maahad Tahfiz Pasir Putih hangus dijilat api, namun kesemua pelajar selamat kerana mereka ketika itu menghadiri kelas.

Kebakaran Maahad Tahfiz Al Quran Nurul Hidayah berlaku pada jam 10.20 pagi, 22 Oktober 2007.
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TAHUN 20091 Jan: Kebakaran yang berlaku di sebuah bangunan dua tingkat di Sekolah Madrasah Darul Hikmah, di Kota Kinabalu menyebabkan kerugian kira-kira RM200,000, namun tiada kemalangan jiwa dilaporkan.TAHUN 201022 Jan: Sekolah Pondok Lubuk Tapah, pusat agama dan pendidikan tertua di Kelantan musnah dalam kebakaran.25 Julai: Seorang pelajar berusia lapan tahun di sekolah agama swasta di Hulu Langat rentung setelah terperangkap dalam kebakaran pukul 1.30 pagi yang memusnahkan bangunan menempatkan Pusat Pengajian Hayatul Ulum.TAHUN 201116 Jan: Tingkat atas bangunan Sekolah Maahad Qiraat Al-Azhar Amal Aimy Zdalifah setinggi dua tingkat di Km3, Jalan Sungai Korok, Lebuh raya Sultan Abdul Halim di Alor Setar musnah dalam kebakaran kira-kira 10.50 pagi.TAHUN 201225 Jan: Sebuah asrama pelajar lelaki di Sekolah Menengah Agama Nadzah, Bukit Besar di Yan, Kedah hangus dalam kebakaran dipercayai akibat litar pintas sebelum merebak ke seluruh bilik dan memusnahkan katil, tilam dan segala kelengkapan pelajar.9 Sept: Tingkat dua sebuah bangunan yang menempatkan asrama dihuni 25 pelajar Maahad Tahfiz Assyifa di Kampung Kolam, Kuala Ibai di Kuala Terengganu, terbakar dalam satu kejadian ketika pelajar solat Zuhur di surau berhampiran.Pada 1996 dan 2005, berlaku kebakaran di sekolah yang sama membabitkan sebuah blok asrama pelajar perempuan.

Maahad Tahfiz Assyifa mencatat 3 kes kebakaran berasingan.
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TAHUN 201315 Jun: Seorang pelajar Maahad Tahfiz Al-Barakah (Mantab), Kampung Masjid, Tikam Batu, dekat Sungai Petani, maut manakala dua rakannya cedera dalam kebakaran di asrama Maahad berkenaan.4 Julai: Sejumlah 81 pelajar Sekolah Menengah Agama Kunak di sini tinggal sehelai sepinggang selepas asrama sementara yang menempatkan pelajar lelaki musnah dalam kebakaran.

15 Jun 2013, Maahad Tahfiz Al-Baraqah di Tikam Batu, Sungai Petani terbakar dan seorang pelajar ditemui rentung.
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TAHUN 201414 Feb: Sebanyak 17 pelajar Maahad Tahfiz Muhammadiah, Bukit Rangin di Kuantan tinggal sehelai sepinggang apabila bangunan madrasah dua tingkat yang turut menempatkan asrama mereka musnah dalam kebakaran.TAHUN 20156 Mei: Sebuah premis yang menempatkan barang keperluan pelajar Pusat Pengajian Islam dan Tahfiz Ribat Assyafie di Taman Murni Perdana di Dungun musnah dalam kebakaran.13 Mei: Sebuah bangunan yang menempatkan asrama bagi 26 orang pelajar Tahfiz Khairul Kalam di Jalan Kebun, Shah Alam terbakar.29 Julai: Tiga pelajar Sekolah Agama Raudhatut Tahfiz di Km 2, Jalan Gunung Jerai di Guar Cempedak melecur dalam kebakaran bangunan asrama mereka.28 Ogos: Sebuah asrama Madrasah Tahfiz Al-Zahra di Kampung Ladang, Gelang Patah di Johor Baharu terbakar kira-kira 6 pagi.21 Okt: Kebakaran memusnahkan 70 peratus Sekolah Agama Al Ummi Tahfiz al-Quran di Labuan, bagaimanapun semua pelajar dan gurunya selamat.

Kebakaran asrama Tahfiz Khairul Qalam di Jalan Kebun pada jam 7.10 pagi, 13 Mei 2015.
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TAHUN 201618 Jan: Bangunan dua tingkat termasuk asrama menempatkan 30 pelajar Madrasah Tahfiz Al-Redzuan musnah dalam kebakaran di Kampung Dato Ahmad Razali, di Dengkil.3 Mac: Asrama pelajar Maahad Tahfiz at-Tijarah di Jalan Bukit Idaman 8, Bukit Idaman di Selayang, antara yang musnah dalam kebakaran melibatkan sebuah rumah kedai tiga tingkat.7 Mac: Seramai 60 pelajar Maahad Tahfiz Darul Itqan Al-Muhammadi hilang tempat tinggal apabila asrama mereka musnah dalam kebakaran di Kampung Batu 40, Sabak Bernam.11 Mei: Sebuah bangunan dua tingkat asrama Madrasah Tahfiz Al-Quran Raudhatul Ulum, Bagan Selat, di Butterworth musnah dalam kebakaran manakala penghuninya terselamat.18 Jun: Asrama Madrasah Diniah Bakriah Pondok Pasir Tumboh yang menempatkan lebih 50 penghuni hangus dalam kebakaran, bagaimanapun, tiada kecederaan atau kemalangan jiwa dilaporkan. (Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia Kelantan melaporkan ini kebakaran kedua di lokasi sama selepas yang pertama pada Julai 2016)22 Sept: Sebuah pondok lama di Maahad Tahfiz Daril Naim, Pangkal Kala, Melor, di Kota Bharu, musnah terbakar.

7 Mac 2016, kebakaran Maahad Tahfiz Darul Itqan Al-Muhammadi Batu 40.
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TAHUN 201713 Jan: Seorang murid tahfiz cedera dalam kebakaran asrama Pondok Nurul Iman di Kampung Tanjung Batu, Nenasi, Pekan.16 Jan: Seramai 113 pelajar Pusat Pendidikan Islam an-Nuur atau lebih dikenali Pondok an-Nuur di Pantai Sepat, Kuantan hilang tempat tinggal selepas asrama mereka musnah terbakar. (Ini merupakan kejadian kedua selepas kejadian pertama pada tahun 2006, juga melibatkan asrama pelajar)7 Feb: Seramai 73 pelajar perempuan Sekolah Agama Maran di Pahang tinggal sehelai sepinggang setelah asrama kediaman mereka musnah sepenuhnya dalam kebakaran.28 Feb: Sebanyak 40 pondok kediaman yang menempatkan 100 pelajar berumur antara 15 dan 30 tahun di Pondok Al-Baghdadi, Tumpat hangus terbakar, namun kesemua pelajar terselamat.

Sebanyak 40 pondok kediaman pelajar di Pondok Al-Baghdadi di Jalan Jal Besar, Tumpat hangus pada 28 Feb 2017.
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17 April: Sebanyak 10 pondok kediaman pelajar Pusat Pengajian Pondok Seri Permai, Permatang Sungkai di Pasir Puteh, Kelantan musnah dalam kebakaran menyebabkan kerugian kira-kira RM161,000.30 April: 30 pelajar Mahaad Tahfiz Al-Quran Al-Ismailiah Mukim Lalang, Banggol Chicha, Pasir Mas tinggal sehelai sepinggang apabila asrama penginapan mereka musnah dalam kebakaran.3 Julai: Bilik stor di bawah tingkat asrama yang didiami 68 pelajar perempuan di Sekolah Agama Maahad Al-Islah di Teluk Intan, Perak musnah dijilat api.4 Julai: 18 pondok penginapan Madrasah Addiniah Al-Latifiah di Pengkalan Hulu, Kelantan yang menempatkan 66 penuntut musnah dalam kebakaran.30 Julai: Dua blok asrama yang menempatkan 100 pelajar lelaki Maahad Tahfiz Al-Barakah di Sepang musnah dalam kebakaran.

Maahad Tahfiz Al-Barakah di Sepang musnah dalam kebakaran pada 30 Julai.
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14 Sept: Seramai 23 pelajar dan dua warden maut dalam kebakaran di Pusat Tahfiz Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah di Jalan Keramat Ujung, di Kuala Lumpur. Kejadian dipercayai berpunca daripada litar pintas yang berlaku di hadapan pintu masuk bilik asrama tingkat paling atas bangunan tiga tingkat itu.

23 pelajar dan dua warden maut dalam kebakaran di Pusat Tahfiz Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah di Jalan Keramat Ujung.
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Menurut laporan bomba, sebanyak 211 kes kebakaran telah direkod dalam masa dua tahun sahaja. Jadi apakah langkah terbaik yang sepatutnya diambil?

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Why Banks Deduct RM200 From Your Card When You Swipe At The Petrol Pump

You might've noticed that your bank deducts RM200 from your account when you use the self-service petrol pump

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I remember how I freaked out when I found out my account was RM200 short, a day after filling up fuel at my usual petrol station. Hundreds of questions and probabilities ran through my head – identity theft and hackers stealing money from my account were just some of them. I promptly called up the bank. A soft-spoken customer service representative explained to me why there was a deduction and the RM200 would be released back to me soon.

The "deduction" is actually a pre-authorisation hold and it only happens whenever a cardholder pays for petrol at a self-service pump

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In an FAQ document about PIN & PAY, Public Bank states that "the self-service pump will authorise the fuel transaction before you can start pumping fuel into your vehicle. This is performed by sending a pre-authorisation amount on the payment card to us."The pre-authorisation hold applies to both debit and credit cards.

What is a pre-authorisation hold?

CIMB explains that the pre-authorisation sum is a temporary hold of a specific amount from the available credit limit on the payment card. It is used to verify that the card is active and has sufficient credit prior to the transaction. The pre-authorisation happens before the fuel is pumped – when the actual amount of fuel pumped is not known yet. In short, your bank wants to know if you have enough cash/credit to pay for your petrol.

The amount of the pre-authorisation is not a charge and no funds are debited from your card account, but the available balance on the card is temporarily reduced

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Once you have completed pumping fuel, the actual amount of the fuel dispensed will be sent to your issuing bank. At this point, the actual amount will be debited from your card account and the pre-authorisation amount is cleared. However, it might take 3-4 days for the amount to be released back to you.

Is it possible to avoid the pre-authorisation hold?

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To avoid a pre-authorisation hold at self-service pumps, all you need to do is pay at the cashier, where the exact purchase amount will be deducted from your account. If you plan to use the self-service pump, the RM200 hold is unavoidable – unless you're a CIMB debit cardholder.CIMB released a statement last year revealing that the pre-authorisation amount of RM200 for petrol transactions will be removed for CIMB debit cards at all PETRONAS stations.

Now you know! Don't freak out the next time you see missing funds in your account after pumping petrol, ok?

But of course, errors are prone to happen. If the pre-authorisation amount doesn't come back to you in a few days, do contact your issuing bank!

Cashless payment is now all the rage. But what rights do you have as a consumer?

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It's really common.

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KFC And McDonald's Are Being Investigated For Sudden Price Hikes After SST

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) has launched an investigation on fast food chains KFC and McDonald's following complaints from the public about a price increase at both chains

KPDNHEP deputy director of enforcement Datuk Iskandar Halim Sulaiman.
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KPDNHEP deputy director of enforcement Datuk Iskandar Halim Sulaiman confirmed with Astro Awani that an investigation had been launched yesterday, 27 December."Yes, we are also looking at the price of food at McDonald's. Currently, the issue is with KFC but we will also collect information regarding the price of food at McDonald's," Iskandar said.

The issue came to light following a viral post by a Facebook user claiming the prices at KFC had increased by at least RM3 from its previous price

The user, who goes by "Khalid Johar" on Facebook, claimed the prices were "outrageous".

Wow melampau naw HARGA KFC nih
Abam tanjat hari ni p KFC harga set menunye dh naik 3henget lebih uols. Hari tu rasanye...Posted by Khalid Johar on Monday, 24 December 2018

Khalid shared the before and after prices of three KFC sets:- Snack Plate (normal hours) increased from RM12.30 to RM15.30,- Dinner Plate (normal hours) increased from RM15.60 to RM19.60, and- Super Jimat Box D increased from RM12.50 to RM15.50.

However, QSR Brands (M) Holdings Berhad - who is the parent company of KFC - released a statement debunking the post, clarifying that the prices shown in the photos were from several years ago

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Managing director Mohamed Azahari Mohamed Kamil said that the there were no drastic price increases on KFC's menu."We wish to clarify that starting from December 2018, our listed prices are inclusive of 6% Sales and Services Tax (SST). There are some marginal adjustments to the price of our products to ensure we are able to continue providing our customers with the same quality, finger-licking good chicken without compromise," Mohamed Azahari told Malaysiakini yesterday, 27 December.In a follow-up statement on the same day, he further clarified that SST was not to blame for the price increase."The marginal price adjustment has no relation to the SST, as previously the rate of 6% goods and services tax (GST) was similarly charged to our customers," Mohamed Azahari said, reported Malay Mail.

In other news, KPDNHEP has also warned petrol station operators against refusing to stock up on reserve fuel:

                Govt Debunks Claim That Weekly Float Prices Will Cause Petrol Supply To Run Out By 1 Jan

A petrol dealers association president had warned that operators would refuse to refill their reserve tanks.

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Here's What Khairy Plans To Change If He Becomes UMNO President

Yesterday, 18 June, UMNO youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin announced in a Facebook post that he had sent in his candidacy application for the position of President of UMNO

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"This decision was not an easy one to make," revealed the former Youth and Sports Minister in the post, before admitting that he had initially intended to run for the vice-president role.However, Khairy said that now that the top post is open to all, he wanted to give the people a choice of a candidate who "represents a shift in generations in UMNO."

    Alang-alang menyeluk pekasam, biar sampai ke pangkal lengan. Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. A post shared by  Khairy Jamaluddin (@khairykj) on Jun 16, 2018 at 11:53pm PDT

According to the politician, a total restructuring of UMNO is necessary to restore the party's strength.
One way to do this, he said, is by making UMNO an inclusive Malay party for everyone rather than just the elites.

"A party for the man on the street, a party that looks after the interest of normal citizens," said the 42-year-old."A party that isn't racist, sexist, narrow minded, and no longer deaf to the needs of the people, a party with a big heart to all races," he added.

Khairy also said that there needs to be an "openness" within UMNO in all aspects

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The politician urged for transparency, from criticising leaders without the fear of being fired and accepting new members without restrictions, to letting delegates choose their leaders without control from "warlords.""Let our annual general assemblies become the battleground for ideas in the interests of the people and not a party for rhetorical speeches which only entertain the members," the Rembau MP wrote in the Facebook post.

In ending his post, Khairy acknowledged that despite being flawed and perhaps too young to be the President of UMNO, "we are currently in an unusual period of time that requires taking an unusual route"

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"No matter the results, my loyalty to UMNO is unwavering and I will support whoever is chosen to be the President of UMNO," he said, adding that, "The important thing is for this process to be run with a familial spirit so that the party can grow stronger and deal with the challenges ahead."

Netizens took to the comments section to wish Khairy good luck and to express their hope for a strong opposition to the new government

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After GE14, Khairy acknowledged several of UMNO's mistakes that led to BN's first defeat in six decades:

                Khairy On BN's GE14 Defeat: "We Became Delusional"

The former youth and sports minister said that it might be time to re-structure UMNO.

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He also hinted that the party should be open to non-Malay members:

                "We Should Seriously Consider All Options" - Khairy Hints At A Multiracial UMNO

He was asked about the steps his party could take to avoid repeating its unprecedented loss during the 14th General E...

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Diperlekeh Sebab Title 'Janda', Amelia Henderson Kongsi Perasaan Sebenar Tentang Gelaran

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Umum sedia maklum, Amelia Henderson merupakan salah seorang pelakon terkenal di Malaysia

Bukan saja pandai berlakon, dia juga seorang host, model, producer yang berpengalaman. Artis darah kacukan itu memang berbakat dan diminati ramai. Namun, baru-baru ini tular sebuah posting yang memaparkan seorang netizen memperlekehkan status Amelia telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat posting itu di bawah:

if the biggest ‘problem’ with me is that i was once married, i think i’m doing ok  https://t.co/z9CjlOPRO9—  (@ameliath) March 6, 2023

Memiliki IQ dari Mensa International selain pandai berlakon dan berbakat

Seorang netizen dilihat memuat naik ciapan yang mengatakan Amelia Henderson merupakan salah seorang ahli Mensa International yang mempunyai IQ 180. Netizen itu turut menyatakan Amelia seorang yang cantik, berbakat, pandai membuat lawak dan genius. Namun, salah seorang netizen di Twitter membalas ciapan tersebut dengan ayat 'dan seorang janda' itu telah menarik perhatian ramai.Amelia sempat membalas ciapan itu mengatakan bahawa kalau dengan status pernah berkahwin menjadi masalah utamanya, dia ok saja.

if the biggest ‘problem’ with me is that i was once married, i think i’m doing ok  https://t.co/z9CjlOPRO9—  (@ameliath) March 6, 2023

Amelia juga mengatakan yang dia sebenarnya tidak suka dan benci dengan perkataan itu kerana masih banyak lagi perkara dan pencapaiannya lain yang boleh describe Amelia.

also i hate the word janda so much… can we stop reducing women by describing us by our relationship status in 2023? i am an award winning actress, model, host, producer and dancer with 27 years of experience. janda is the most disrespectful and uninteresting way of describing me—  (@ameliath) March 6, 2023

Banyak lagi perkataan lain yang boleh describe orang, tak semestinya seseorang itu janda, terus downgrade dan tak nampak achievement yang lain. You go girl! <3

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What Happened When Someone Offered To Pay Me RM4,500 For My Ovum

A few months ago, I got a message on a dating app. I assure you, this article is not about my love life.

The first line of the message read, "Hi, we're looking for ovum eggs donor for IVF programme."

I certainly did not expect to read this when I saw the little green notification light up on my screen, but it definitely piqued my curiosity. Here's what the whole message read:

Screenshots of the message I received on ovum donation.
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Names have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.

David left a contact number and mentioned that we could discuss this further via WhatsApp if I was interested to sell my eggs for money

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I've read about paid ovum donation in Malaysia and most of the information leads to the fact that it is a hush-hush industry, usually run by dubious agents who connect interested donors with medical facilities. It isn't something that is out in the open and that further flamed my curiosity.  I was shocked. I knew it was dodgy but I wanted to know how far this would go. Isn't it illegal for a woman to sell her eggs in Malaysia? I wanted more answers (all of which I researched later on and is written in detail in this story) so I probed him further. I dropped the guy a text on WhatsApp and told him I was interested. His response was immediate. David told me that he will collect my biodata and submit it to the doctors through his "colleague". These are all the information that an interested donor must provide in order for her to be registered in their system: 1. Full name2. Date of birth 3. Blood group4. Race 5. Nationality 6. Religion7. Height 8. Weight 9. Eye colour 10. Body type 11. Education level12. What are you working as?13. Relationship status 14. If married, how many children?15. Hobbies 16. Any family medical history?17. Have you gone through any kind of surgery before? 18. Any allergy to food or medication?19. Have you ever registered as an ovum donor before?20. Thalassemia α & β?21. HIV?22. Hepatitis B & C?23. Chlamydia?24. Gonorrhea?25. HTLV 1 & 2?26. Respiratory 27. Cardiovascular disease?28. Diabetes? 29. Epilepsy/Mental disorder? 30. Do you smoke? If yes, what is the frequency?31. Next period date32. Duration of period?33. Period cycle (Example; 28-32 days) He had also requested for three, professional photos of myself with no glasses or items that cover my face.

Before I continue, let's go through some details about the traits of an egg donor. Every parent wants the perfect child - intelligent, good looking, and healthy.

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In their search for the "golden egg", intended parents usually seek egg donors that resemble them the most or fit in seamlessly into their family. However, over the years, couples have become more particular about egg donor traits.The request can be as specific as an eurasian, brown-eyed, athletic, tall egg donor with an IQ of at least 120. Alternatively, they may choose someone who looks like them, is of the same race, culture and is also beautiful/handsome and intelligent. It all comes down to how they want their future child to be like.  Typically, intended parents would submit their desired physical characteristics to medical facilities along with their photos and their case managers would help them find the most suitable egg donor.

So, the information that David had requested from me would help recipient of egg donors determine if I would be a suitable match to what they're looking for

Once I've submitted the information, he told me he would register my information at all the centres and when there's someone who is interested in my profile, his "colleague" will get in touch with me to start the procedure.He did mention that the highest demand at the moment is for people of Chinese descent and of the AB+ blood group.

Just a week later, David's colleague, Joanna, got in touch with me. She told me that there was an interested party and that they would like to start me up on the egg donation process right away.

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She gave me the lowdown on how the process will be like.Firstly, the donor will have to go for pelvic scans and an ultrasound and if everything checks out, the doctors will set another date for a blood test. The blood test is followed by a counselling session on ovum donation that will only take about 10 to 15 minutes, according to Joanna. Once the donor gets her period, she will have to take self-administered hormone injections for about 14 days to stimulate the ovaries. The donor will then be given another jab to ensure that her eggs are intact and will eventually be given the human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) injection to mature and release the eggs. The final part of the procedure is the extraction, whereby the donor will be anesthetised and the eggs will be extracted using a small ultrasound-guided needle. She assured that an MC will be given for each hospital visit.

If I go through with the procedure, I would receive RM4,500 in payment

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Joanna told me that she'll be giving me some forms and consent letters to be signed before we start with the ovum donation process.

Right about that same time, Nanyang Siang Pau, reported that Malaysian women are selling their eggs to buy branded bags and smartphones

According to the Chinese daily, these women have made between RM3,000 to RM8,000 through ovum donation. Why did they do it? From wanting to settle their debts to satisfying their materialistic fantasies, the reasons vary. In such turbulent times, it is only natural to jump at the opportunity of making some extra money in exchange for a few hospital visits and hormonal jabs.

Nanyang Siang Pau's report and my conversations with Joanna sparked a tonne of questions in me about egg donation in Malaysia.

Is it even legal to sell your eggs in Malaysia?

A lawyer we spoke to stressed that receiving "compensation" for donating eggs in Malaysia is considered illegal. You can, however, donate your eggs. But here's the thing, there are no specific provisions in the law that states that. In late 2015, Deputy Director-General of Health (Medical) Datuk Dr Jeyaindran Sinnadurai told The Star that Malaysia will soon have a new law in place that covers all issues related to artificial reproduction. The law will include in vitro fertilisation (IVF), surrogacy, and the donation and storage of human eggs and sperm.

The Artificial Reproduction and Tissue Act was supposed to be tabled in the Parliament in early 2016, but it has not been brought up to date

Dr Jeyaindran said that the law can address and give a clearer picture when issues like commercial trading of eggs and sperm arise. Meanwhile, Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Dr Ashok Zachariah Philip said that the act will also shed light on surrogacy laws in Malaysia. "Commercial surrogacy is not legal in Malaysia. But there is a grey area if a woman becomes a surrogate mother without any remuneration. Problems can also arise if the surrogate mother does not want to give up the baby," he explained. Note that surrogacy is illegal for Muslims under the Syariah law in Malaysia. A fatwa was issued in 2008 banning surrogacy as a woman carrying a baby made from the sperm of a man she is not married to is similar to her having his baby out of wedlock. However, Muslims are allowed to go through IVF treatments, so long the sperm and egg belong to the married couple.

The situation is pretty much the same in Singapore, where donors cannot be paid for donating their eggs

A Singaporean Ministry of Health representative that spoke to Straits Times, said that "couples can reimburse the donor for expenses incurred in relation to the collection, storage or transport of egg as a result of the donation". The report dated 5 February 2017, also revealed that more Singaporeans are opting to head to Malaysia, which has become the place for "cheaper and popular destination" for egg donation.They also spoke to Christine Gautaman, who owns the Heart to Art egg donor agency in Selangor. Christine said that her agency charges RM45,000 for IVF procedures and that covers everything from the donor's "compensation" fee to implanting the embryos into the recipient. The donors are not paid per se, but are given "an allowance for time off work", said Christine, but she did not specify how much the allowance would be.

Now, back to Joanna. A few days before my period was due, she called me multiple times to check up on me and I had told her that my period was late.

When I told Joanna that my period was late, she asked me to keep her updated and made it a point to assure me that I will be in safe hands throughout the process, but had refused to divulge any details on who will be conducting the egg donation medical procedures and where exactly it will take place at. "Don't worry, the doctors are all experienced one."What's interesting is that she also mentioned during one of those phone calls that we will be skipping the counselling session. When I asked why, her response was merely, "It's okay la, no need. The doctor will explain to you." A day later, I tried contacting her again to set an appointment to start the procedure, but she was unreachable and I realised that she may have blocked me. I did, however, attempt to call her from a different number. She answered but claimed that I had gotten the wrong number and that she doesn't know what I'm talking about. That was the last time we were in touch.

See, aside from a few fertility centers offering couples egg and sperm donation options for conception, there's not a lot of details on ovum donation in Malaysia

According to a forum called Malaysian Motherhood, egg donotion and IVF treatment here can cost up to RM40,000. A user who was part of the discussion said that places like Tropicana Medical Centre (TMC) and Sunfert International Fertility Centre, charges around RM40,000 for both the IVF process and egg donor compensation, while Alpha Fertility Centre and Metro IVF Fertility Centre charges about RM25,000. The user also mentioned that a major chunk of the fees goes to the donor's agent fees and the donor compensation. If the IVF candidate has her own donor, the fees will be cheaper, read the post.

When approached by these "agents" like David and Joanna, women are not exactly explained of all the possible side effects and consequences of being an egg donor

While egg donation isn't exactly the most dangerous medical procedure to go through in the world, it does come with multiple side effects and possible risks and complications. The fertility medications used in the egg donation process can cause side effects such as moderate weight gain, mood changes, stomach pressure, headaches, and the Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). Some of the symptoms of OHSS are rapid weight gain, severe abdominal pain, persistent nausea and vomiting, blood clots in legs, decreased urination, shortness of breath, and tight or enlarged abdomen.

In rare cases, the ovary hyperstimulation syndrome can lead to development of fluid in the abdomen or lungs, kidney failure, or even stroke

Egg retrieval procedure.
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In extremely rare cases, the enlarged hyperstimulated ovary can rupture. This will require a major surgery to be treated and the loss of one or both ovaries is possible. The risk of getting OHSS may increase if donors choose to not undergo with the egg retrieval after taking the fertility medications. There are also side effects and risks during the egg retrieval process. It can cause mild to moderate discomfort, cramping, and bloating for up to 10 days after the ultrasound guided egg retrieval. More rare but serious complications include bleeding, infection, and injury to the bowel or blood vessels. Also, there is a chance of the donor becoming pregnant if the individual engages in unprotected sex during the egg donation cycle. This is because it is theoretically possible that not all the developed eggs will be recovered during the retrieval. Egg donors are usually advised to abstain from sex throughout the egg donation process. The information above on egg donor side effects and risks was obtained from Egg Donor America.

These risks, coupled with the possible psychological distress that stems from the assisted reproductive technology procedure aren't usually part of egg donation advertisements

What screams from the ads are usually just how simple and quick the procedure is and how much money women can make from it.The lack of available information and awareness about egg donation are why some women blindly walk into the procedure.

Now, imagine being a 20-something, struggling fresh graduate with student loan debts and piling bills. I can understand why women are starting to consider selling their eggs for quick cash.

With that said, the number of women trading their genes for money is increasing rapidly

According to an article on Women's Health, the Journal of American Medical Association found that the number of egg donors for IVF has increased at about 70% from the year 2000 to 2010.  Women do it for all sorts of reasons - for some, it's a way to make some extra cash and for others it could be the interest in helping other women conceive.A group of women I spoke to said that if it comes down to it, money would be their biggest motivation to donate their ovum. Ovum donation typically holds the promise of making a substantial amount of money in a short period of time, and the fact that it is described as a noble assistance for people that are unable to conceive, makes the idea even more desirable. Unfortunately, this industry has been made use of by "agents", who see it as a way to entice young women to consider selling their eggs for lucrative cash "compensation".

All things considered, the issue comes down to the fact that the concept of egg donation is still shrouded in mystery in most Southeast Asian countries.

However, this is contrary to how it is in places like the US, where the concept of ovum donation is widely accepted and heavily discussed

In America, there are plenty of egg donor centres that interested donors can look into and seek information from if they are interested to be donors. This is despite the fact that it is technically illegal for women to sell their eggs for money in all states in the US, except for New York, but they can be compensated for their time and effort. The American Society of Reproductive Medicine's guidelines on how much an egg donor should be paid, states that, "Although there is no consensus on the precise payment that oocyte donors should receive, at this time sums of USD5,000 (about RM22,000) or more require justification and sums above USD10,000 (approximately RM44,000) go beyond what is appropriate."This provision was removed recently following a lawsuit that challenged the egg fee guidelines established by the organisation more than a decade ago. The group of egg donors who filed the lawsuit, said that egg donation is "far more painful and risky" than sperm donation, but women are paid the same hourly rate as sperm donors. The plaintiffs had argued that the compensation guideline was in place to avoid exploitation in the egg market but eventually agreed to a settlement and to remove the provisions in its guidelines about egg donor compensation.

So, the problem does not lie with egg donation in itself. It comes down to way it is practised and the laws surrounding assisted reproductive treatments.

Jennifer Lahl, founder of the Center for Bioethics and Culture produced a documentary titled, 'Eggsploitation: The Infertility Industry Has A Dirty Little Secret' a few years ago and it highlights how even in the most progressive countries, the multi-billion dollar industry is operating out of sight and women are still being exploited. 'Eggsploit' is defined as "to plunder, pillage, rob, despoil, fleece, and strip ruthlessly a young woman of her eggs, by means of fraud, coercion or deception, to be used selfishly for another’s gain, with a total lack of regard for the well-being of the donor".Eggsploitation looks into two of the biggest issue with the egg donation industry, namely: 1. The way women are solicited to donate their eggs via advertisements without providing them with the detailed risks and information regarding egg donations. 2. There's hardly any follow up or research that goes into the egg donation industry despite its growing popularity. While it is rare, there are donors that have faced severe health complications from donating their eggs. Ultimately, most of the concerns raised regarding ovum donation urges policy makers and the infertility industry to collect, research, and increase awareness on all information related to egg donation. This can help to protect women from any risky or destructive practices surrounding ovum donation.

In retrospect, the lack of clarity and legal safeguards may have driven these people in the infertility industry to operate underground.

This is precisely why it is time to push for the long-awaited  Artificial Reproduction and Tissue Act to be tabled in the Parliament.

The law can serve as the much-needed legal pillar that can destigmatise egg donation and ensure that all parties involved in it are well protected.However, as of now there's no word on when or if the act will be tabled in the Parliament.

Speaking of babies and illegal trades, a shocking Al Jazeera documentary in 2016 revealed how babies are sold in Malaysia:

                Al Jazeera Uncovers The Horrifying Truth About How Babies Are Sold In Malaysia

A baby can cost more than RM30,000 in Malaysia.

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A Pilot Who Lost His Job During MCO Dies By An Apparent Suicide

A 35-year-old former pilot of a low-cost airline was found dead below his condominium in Bandar Kinrara, Serdang on Monday, 3 August

According to Bernama, the man was believed to have jumped from his unit at about 3pm and his injuries are consistent with the fall.Serdang district police chief ACP Ismadi Borhan did not find any suspicious elements or foul play in his death. Hence, the case has been classified as sudden death.In a report by Free Malaysia Today, the former pilot has been identified as A Sanjiv Daevin.

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Image via Pilot Career News

According to witness statements and people close to Sanjiv, the victim lost his job two months ago during the Movement Control Order (MCO)

It is no secret that aviation is one of the most hard-hit industries amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline had reportedly retrenched about 100 pilots in March after countries and states put up travel bans."[It] is learnt that the victim had lost his job two months ago and had been in a distressed state," Ismadi said."The inability to cope with his stress led to his decision to jump from his condo building."Police are currently investigating the matter further.

It is believed that Sanjiv did not have any debts prior to his death

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Image via Mohd Rasfan/AFP via Vancouver Sun

A friend of the victim, veteran musician Eddie Zachariah, said Sanjiv's father told him on Tuesday, 4 August, that Sanjiv had no debts, but only some small overdue payments."His father told him not to worry as he would settle the payments for him," Zachariah said.

Following the news of his death, Sanjiv's fraternity has taken to social media to say goodbye to their multi-talented friend

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Image via RT

Sanjiv would have celebrated his 36th birthday next Wednesday, 12 August, reported Malay Mail.Since the age of 17, Sanjiv had been a part of a local fusion band called Aseana Percussion Unit (APU). He played keyboard, piano, violin, bass, guitar, and drums.Band leader Edwin Nathaniel told Free Malaysia Today that Sanjiv used to teach music instruments at Music Mart, Petaling Jaya before joining an academy to become a pilot.Edwin said Sanjiv did not show any signs of depression when they met recently. A senior staff of the airline also echoed the same when Sanjiv came back to the office last week to get a reference letter.Another employee said some cabin crew members met Sanjiv at a club a day before his death.

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.
If you or anyone you know may be at risk of suicide, please call these Malaysian hotlines:

1. BEFRIENDERS KL24-hourContact: +603-76272929Skype: BefKL Skype 1Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter2. TALIAN KASIH24-hourContact: 15999WhatsApp: +6019-2615999Email: [email protected]Website | FacebookFor a more thorough directory of resources, head over to the Malaysian Mental Health Association's website.


5 Tahun Tunggu Kehadiran Cahaya Mata, Wanita Ini Dedah Perjalanan Rawatan Yang Dibuat

Setiap pasangan yang telah mendirikan rumahtangga pastinya ingin melengkapkan lagi keluarga dengan kehadiran cahaya mata. Ianya juga merupakan salah satu rezeki terbesar dari Tuhan.

Maklumlah, anak itu merupakan kiriman Tuhan untuk dijaga, dididik dan dipelihara oleh ibu bapa mereka.Tanggungjawab yang begitu besar dan memerlukan pengorbanan setiap pasangan. Tambahan pula, kehadiran cahaya mata juga bakal menyerikan lagi rumahtangga yang telah dibina.Percayalah.

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
Image via Majalah Pa&Ma

Namun, bagaimana pula dengan pasangan yang masih belum dikurniakan cahaya mata walaupun sudah bertahun-tahun berkahwin?Mungkin mereka masih belum bersedia atau mungkin juga belum ada rezeki.

Anda masih ingat tentang video yang viral di media sosial ketika seorang isteri yang membuat kejutan untuk suami tercinta dengan sebuah kotak berbentuk hati?
Kejutan itu juga telah membuatkan suaminya berderai air mata.

Apa yang ada di dalam kotak tersebut? Lihat video penuh di bawah:

Posted by Nur Fitri Damia on Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Terharu tak jika anda seorang suami yang sudah lama menantikan momen seperti ini? Memang sedih tak terkata...Perkongsian tentang perjalanan dan penantian cahaya mata selama lima tahun itu juga telah pun ditulis dan dikongsikan di laman Facebook.Baca penuh di bawah:

"Syukur Alhamdulillah, 'kotak' itu sudah pun selamat berada dipangkuan suami dan isteri tersebut..."

Image via Nur Fitri Damia / Facebook

Sesungguhnya penantian selama lima tahun itu akhirnya telah memberikan rezeki yang amat besar dan bermakna buat kedua-dua pasangan ini.Pada 27 September 2018, puteri sulung pasangan ini telah dilahirkan dan diberi nama Delima Nur Lailasari Binti Mohd Safiy Hafifi Mohamad.

Delima Nur Lailasari Binti Mohd Safiy Hafifi Mohamad.
Image via Nur Fitri Damia / Facebook

Bayi yang begitu comel, sama seperti namanya.

Namun, ramai juga yang ingin tahu tentang perjalanan rawatan yang dibuat selama lima tahun oleh pasangan tersebut untuk mendapatkan cahaya mata yang comel ini

Jika anda ingin tahu, baca perkongsian penuh di bawah:

Kesimpulannya adalah kesabaran yang tinggi dan juga sokongan daripada pasangan masing-masing haruslah sentiasa kuat.

Semoga kisah ini dapat memberikan pengajaran dan semangat buat pasangan di luar sana yang masih dalam proses untuk mendapatkan zuriat. Jangan pernah berputus asa ya!

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