Here's All You Need To Know About The 'Billion Dollar Whale' Book On Jho Low

The highly anticipated book, 'Billion Dollar Whale: The Man Who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World', has been the talk of the town since its release in Malaysia last week, 13 September

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It took the authors three years to investigate and write about one of the largest financial heists in history, 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). The book centres mainly around fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low, who allegedly siphoned billions from the 1MDB state fund.

The book, written by Wall Street Journal reporters Tom Wright and Bradley Hope, has already sold out at major Klang Valley bookstores

Pirated copies of a PDF version of the book was recently circulating on social media causing buyers to cancel their pre-orders of the book.However, Wright urged the public to stop leaking the copy and that the book publishing company can take legal action against anyone who forwards the e-book as it has an embedded digital footprint, reported The Star.

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While waiting for your copy, here are six revelations from the 'Billion Dollar Whale' book:

1. It is believed that Jho Low had been running the scandal-ridden 1MDB from behind the scenes without former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak's full knowledge

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In an interview with Coconuts.co, Wright said that based on their initial investigations, they understood Jho Low to have been Najib's bagman. However, as time went by and more research was done, it became clear that the Penang-born businessman was the only one who had the "360 (degree) view of what was going on"."He had the prime minister as cover. He ran a sovereign wealth fund which has more money than hedge fund and private equity combined. This guy was running it from behind the scenes, he had the cover. When you are dealing with that kind of money, people don't ask questions, compliance totally broke down here," the Wall Street Journal reporter said on Squawk Box, the US network CNBC's programme.

2. Najib knew what was going on with the scandal – to some extent

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Although fugitive  financier Jho Low allegedly ran the show, Wright added that he did not think Najib is completely innocent either.According to Wright, the former prime minister knew the money was a "political slush fund, that they were getting hundreds of millions of dollars for Umno, and that his family was getting mansions, and running film companies", which Najib may have seen as benefits to being Malaysia's prime minister then."Terribly corrupt. Not saying it's not. But did Najib know that Jho Low had run the fund in a way that took out USD4.5 billion (RM18.6 billion), USD5 billion (RM20 billion), maybe USD6 billion (RM24.8 billion) dollars? I don't think so," Wright said, during the interview."I think he (Najib) was disengaged from the day-to-day processes in a way that Jho Low was not. Jho Low was running the show."

3. WhatsApp messages revealed that Jho Low was allegedly stealing billions of dollars and directing it into Najib's bank account

Coconuts.co reported Wright as saying that Low was the "puppet master" and that he was responsible in coordinating the transfer of USD681 million (RM2.6 billion) into Najib's bank account. According to the book, Low stole at least USD5 billion (RM20.7 billion) from 1MDB.

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"I think when we got hold of WhatsApp messages between Jho Low and a number of people, including bankers at Malaysian banks, where he is clearly directing them to do this with money, do that with money, move money into the prime minister's accounts, out of his accounts."You saw through those WhatsApp messages that he was the puppet master... telling the bank that USD680 million (RM2.6 billion) would be arriving from overseas," Wright said, reported the news site.The author claimed in a tweet yesterday, 18 September that Low diverted 1MDB money to produce "The Wolf of Wall Street", to buy artwork, real estate, companies, a hedge fund stake, and a Manhattan hotel to be converted into luxury apartments.

4. A person who was close to Jho Low had referred him as being "on the autism spectrum"

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As Wright and Hope conducted more reporting, they received a lot of access to people who were with Jho Low towards the end. "I'm not a medical expert, but one person who was close to him referred to him as being 'on the autism spectrum'," Wright told Coconuts.co during the interview."Things like buying multiple pairs of shoes, not being able to focus, being on multiple devices, an insane ability to remember numbers down to decimal points. But yeah, in some ways he's (Low) inscrutable," he added.You can read the full interview with Coconuts.co here.

5. Hope suggested that there are crucial lessons to learn from the 1MDB scandal

"All along there were red flags that people could have easily kept following. All along there were auditors who could have gone a little bit further and could have seen there was a fiction that was covering some of this stuff," Hope said on US network CNBC.Low currently has outstanding arrest warrants issued by the Malaysian police and Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission over his alleged role in the 1MDB scandal.

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6. Jho Low has been trying to stop the sale of the book through his lawyers since its launch

Authors Tom Wright (left) and Bradley Hope dedicated three years of their life into investigating the 1MDB scandal.
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The Guardian reported that Low's lawyers have sent threatening letters to bookstores worldwide to block the distribution of the book.In the report, his London-based libel lawyers claimed that the "allegations in the book are defamatory and wholly untrue" and have effectively prevented the distribution of the book in the UK.However, the book has received positive reviews in the US even before its release.

Read more on what has previously been said of the 1MDB scandal:

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"The wife had more of a picture than the husband," a source revealed to the US publication.

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                "A Lot Of Things Went Wrong": Najib Says He Regrets Not Putting More Safeguards For 1MDB

Looking back, he would have "implemented 1MDB in a different manner."

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Govt To Hand Out 'Toilet Of The Year' Award To Encourage More Clean Public Toilets

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Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming said his ministry will start handing out a 'Toilet of the Year' award in an effort to stop the phenomenon of dirty public toilets in the city

Nga explained that it is important for public toilets to be in good and clean conditions, as it would affect tourists' first impressions of Malaysia, especially in the main tourist spots or gateways to our country. "I don't care if people call me the 'toilet minister' because what's important is for me to solve an issue that is close to the hearts of the people," Nga said via Malay Mail.Recently, Nga shared on Twitter that he visited the public toilet in Dataran Merdeka Kuala Lumpur to inspect its cleanliness.

Kebersihan tandas awam adalah penting utk imej negara & kesejahteraan rakyat.Setelah selesai tugas di pejabat,saya telah melawat tandas awam di Dataran Merdeka KL mlm ini, tindakan susulan utk memperbaiki tandas awam seluruh negara akan dibawa ke mesyuarat post kabinet KPKT esok. pic.twitter.com/YtCJ0WbacG— Nga Kor Ming (@NgaKorMing) January 3, 2023

The restrooms will be judged based on three metrics in the ministry's 'BMW' grading, which stands for "bersih" (clean), "menawan" (attractive), and "wangi" (pleasant smelling)

Nga hopes that the award will encourage improvement of the country's public toilets.He added that public toilets are part of the essential infrastructure that can ease the burden of the people in a city, the others also include good roads, bright street lights, clean drainage systems, and good regulation.

Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming recently visited the public toilet at Dataran Merdeka Kuala Lumpur.
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Speaking of toilets, here's the disgusting reason why you should close the lid when flushing:

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Cantik & Berbaloi, Ini Antara 7 Hotel Yang 'Insta-Worthy' Di Penang Untuk Percutian Anda

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Sektor pelancongan kini dilihat sudah mula dibuka untuk merancakkan kembali selepas lebih setahun tidak beroperasi kerana Covid-19

Disebabkan itu, orang ramai tentu tidak melepaskan peluang ini untuk bercuti bersama keluarga atau rakan mereka. Tambahan lagi, kebenaran rentas negeri juga sudah dibenarkan.Namun, perlulah diingatkan agar terus menjaga keselamatan dan kebersihan diri bagi memutuskan rantaian wabak berbahaya ini.Bagi anda yang ingin bercuti ke Penang tetapi masih tercari-cari hotel yang berkenan, jom lihat antara hotel insta-worthy yang kami senaraikan di bawah ini.

1. Tien Hotel Residence

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Diluar bangunannya kelihatan seperti biasa saja, tetapi bila anda menjejakkan kaki di dalam ruangan hotel anda pasti tidak percaya melihatnya. Hotel ini diberikan sentuhan gaya moden dan design yang urban membuatkan anda tertarik di setiap sudut.Alamat: 348, Chulia St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang.

2. Hotel Jen Penang

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Hotel ini terletak di tengah-tengah Tapak Warisan Dunia UNESCO di Georgetown, bersebelahan dengan bangunan KOMTAR, 1st Avenue Shopping Mall dan Prangin Mall. Pemandangan dari bilik hotel ini juga akan membuatkan anda jatuh cinta. Malah, mereka juga menggunakan hiasan dan konsep moden di dalamnya.Alamat: Magazine Rd, George Town, 11900 George Town, Pulau Pinang.

3. Areca Hotel

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Jika anda masuk ke dalam ruangan bilik hotel ini, anda akan melihat struktur binaan sejarahnya yang dijaga dengan sangat teliti. Lantainya juga dihiasi dengan jubin berwarna-warni membuatkan anda tidak jemu melihatnya.Alamat: 5, Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang.

4. Museum Hotel

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Dari luar anda dah boleh nampak reka bentuk hotel ini yang begitu klasik dan moden. Dekorasi hotel ini penuh dengan gaya antik yang membuatkan kita terasa seperti tinggal di zaman dahulu. Alamat: Penang Island, No 72 Jalan A.S. Mansor, off Transfer Road, Jalan Ariffin, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang.

5. Hotel Neo Plus

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Jika dilihat pada rekaan dalaman hotel ini, mereka menggunakan gaya moden pada sekitarnya. Malah, penggunaan warna-warna natural pada beberapa bahagian dekorasi untuk menghidupkan lagi suasana bilik.Alamat: 68, Jalan Gurdwara, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang.

6. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

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Hotel ini pernah memenangi anugerah UNESCO kerana mempunyai hiasan dalaman yang cantik dan perabot antik. Kawasan halamannya juga kelihatan tenang dan kemas dengan tingkap louvred, skrin berukir emas, tiang tinggi dan siling.Alamat: 14, Lebuh Leith, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang.

7. The Edison

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Difahamkan, struktur hotel ini pada asalnya ialah rumah mewah kepada seorang hartawan sebelum ia ditukar menjadi hotel. Sehingga hari ini mereka masih mengekalkan struktur bangunan ini dengan menambah baik kepada moden untuk pengunjung yang menginap di sini.Alamat: 15, Lebuh Leith, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang.

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Masih Ketagih Merokok? Ini Antara Sebab Penting Yang Perlu Anda Ketahui

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Orang yang mempunyai tabiat merokok tidak dinafikan akan sentiasa rasa ketagih

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Perkara tersebut disebabkan rokok mengandungi nikotin yang menyebabkan ketagihan. Seseorang perokok tegar itu akan rasa lain jika tidak merokok dalam masa satu hari. Mereka akan mula rasa menggigil, kurang fokus, mudah marah dan jantung berdegup laju kerana gian untuk merokok. Namun begitu, sebenarnya nikotin bukan penyebab penyakit berkaitan merokok, ia hanya menyebabkan anda jadi ketagih. Sebaliknya, kandungan seperti toksin dan karsinogen dalam asap tembakau ialah penyebab utama penyakit berkaitan merokok.Menurut Pengurus Pengurusan Projek dan Integrasi Pengetahuan PMI Mark Bentley berkata asap rokok yang dibebaskan daripada proses pembakaran tembakau mengandungi lebih daripada 6,000 jenis bahan kimia."Lebih daripada 100 daripadanya sudah diklasifikasikan sebagai bahan kimia berbahaya dan berpotensi bahaya, di mana bahan toksik inilah sering dikaitkan sebagai penyebab penyakit berkaitan merokok," katanya. Oleh sebab itu, ramai yang mula cakna dan mahu mengambil tahu tentang bahayanya merokok. Bukan setakat itu, ramai perokok tegar juga mengambil inisiatif untuk mencari produk alternatif demi kurangkan penggunaan rokok dan ada juga yang mengguna produk alternatif untuk berhenti merokok sepenuhnya.

Jadi, apa itu produk alternatif yang boleh mengurangkan kemudaratan?

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Antara produk alternatif kepada rokok konvensional termasuk e-rokok, vape, nikotin patch dan produk tembakau yang dipanaskan. Kalau anda nak tahu, ramai perokok telah beralih kepada produk alternatif untuk mengurangkan tabiat merokok dan sekaligus berhenti merokok pada masa akan datang. Produk alternatif seperti ini juga dikatakan mempunyai risiko lebih rendah berbanding rokok konvensional. Contohnya, vape. Menurut tinjauan oleh Kantar, sebuah agensi penyelidikan antarabangsa, sebanyak 49% perokok beralih kepada menggunakan vape untuk mengurangkan tabiat merokok mereka.Manakala, salah satu produk alternatif lain adalah produk tembakau yang dipanaskan atau dikenali sebagai heated tobacco products atau heat-not-burn. Ia merupakan produk yang tidak menggunakan proses pembakaran seperti rokok konvensional. Disebabkan heated tobacco products ini cuma memanaskan tembakau, ia tidak menghasilkan abu atau asap, tetapi ia cuma membebaskan air wap. Lebih menarik lagi, ia tidak membebaskan kebanyakan bahan kimia berbahaya dan berpotensi berbahaya kerana tidak melibatkan proses pembakaran.Menurut Pentadbiran Makanan Dan Ubat-Ubatan  (FDA),  produk tembakau yang dipanaskan seperti IQOS dapat menghasilkan pengurangan secara purata 95% bahan kimia berbahaya berbanding rokok. Tetapi, perlu anda ingat juga, penggunaan produk alternatif tidak bebas daripada risiko.

Tidak mudah untuk perokok yang ingin mengubah tabiat, ia memang memerlukan jangka masa yang panjang

Bukan semua perokok boleh berhenti tabiat merokok begitu saja, ada yang memerlukan jangka masa selama setengah tahun sehingga bertahun-tahun untuk tinggalkan tabiat merokok. Seperti yang umum ketahui, kerajaan pada tahun lepas ingin memperuntukkan Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) Kawalan Produk Tembakau dan Merokok untuk mengharamkan penjualan dan penggunaan produk alternatif seperti rokok elektronik dan vape kepada generasi penamat (GEG). Perkara ini telah menerima pelbagai reaksi dan orang ramai. GEG sememangnya mempunyai inisiatif yang bagus namun untuk jadi lebih realistik, perlu juga untuk kita lihat pelbagai alternatif lain yang boleh mengurangkan kemudaratan merokok. Ini barulah dapat membantu para perokok tegar.Memang ia sukar untuk perokok tegar berhenti merokok justeru, ramai yang berpendapat bahawa produk alternatif dikawal secara berbeza berbanding dengan rokok konvensional disebabkan tahap risiko dan potensi pengurangan bahayanya yang berbeza. Menurut Confederation of Malaysian Tobacco Manufacturers, pasaran gelap produk tembakau di Malaysia adalah terbesar, kira-kira 60% daripada jumlah jualan tembakau dan angka ini akan terus meningkat sekiranya Dasar GEG berlaku. Ramai yang mencadangkan kerajaan untuk menggugurkan Dasar GEG dan sebaliknya mengawal selia pemasaran dan penjualan rokok elektronik dan produk vape.Oleh itu, kerajaan telah pun mengambil keputusan untuk mengeluarkan produk cecair atau gel nikotin dalam Akta Racun 1952 sebelum melaksanakan cukai terhadap penggunaan rokok elektronik (e-rokok) dan vape. Langkah ini memberi kuasa kepada kerajaan untuk mengawal selia produk rokok elektronik serta vape supaya lebih selamat digunakan para pengguna. Sejumlah daripada kutipan cukai juga akan disalurkan kembali sebagai peruntukan untuk KKM.

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Jadi, apa pendapat anda pula? Patutkah produk alternatif dikawal secara berbeza daripada rokok biasa?

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Malaysia's Sime Darby Accused Of Forced And Child Labour By Anti-Trafficking Group

UPDATE: Sime Darby Plantation sent us their statement. Read the full story here.

Liberty Shared, a Hong Kong-based anti-trafficking group, has petitioned the US Customs and Borders Protection concerning alleged conditions of forced labour and child labour at Sime Darby Plantation

In the petition, the group's managing director Duncan Jepson has asked the US Customs to ban imports of palm oil products by Malaysia's Sime Darby Plantation (SDP), the largest listed palm oil company globally.While the petition was submitted on 20 April, Shared Liberty made it public this week.According to the petition's summary, accessed by SAYS, the responses from workers and civil society experts interviewed by Shared Liberty reveal "a wide range of experiences in terms of worker recruitment, working conditions, and treatment on the plantations" by managers, supervisors, and workmen."For example, workers described the imposition of arbitrary penalties, threat of and actual sexual harassment, physical threats and abuse, various and inconsistent deductions in pay, varying conditions of accommodation, and fees charged for basic facilities," the Liberty Shared managing director said.

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"Too many structural weaknesses"

Liberty Shared said that "the descriptions by the workers of their working and living conditions and treatment" build a cogent argument that "there are too many structural weaknesses in the implementation of SDP's corporate governance, risk management, and internal controls to provide sufficient preventative measures and protection against forced labour conditions for plantation workers".Additionally, the group said that there are also issues with how the company recruits foreign workers.According to the summary, while foreign workers can be recruited through the government mechanism, many are recruited by independent private commercial operations."The activities of these independent recruitment agents regularly involve unlawful practices and there is a long history of recruitments agents, particularly from India, engaging in such activities."

The group said that a number of workers described how they had been deceived into believing they would be working in factories and that the salary level would be higher than that which they actually receive

The foreign workers also claimed that they had to pay recruitment fees.A number of them had to "take out loans, some at high-interest rates, to pay the fees, and in some cases, further fees were raised after initial payments had been made"."All workers say they paid the recruitment agents for the arrangement of the job, transport, and entry into Malaysia. No worker interviewed said they received minimum wage once deductions were taken into account, and some said they were unable to determine the wage they would receive," read the summary.Additionally, workers complained of potential and actual physical threats.In its petition, Liberty Shared included a table to highlight the labour conditions and treatment described by the foreign workers. It is based on the International Labour Organization's (ILO) Indicators of Forced Labour.

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In contrast to foreign workers, the group said that local workers described "a very different relationship" with the plantation

"Unlike foreign workers, local workers are not on fixed-term contracts but regularly have an intergenerational relationship with the plantation/estate, with many children born on a plantation/estate who then seek to work on the same plantation/estate," the summary of the petition read.Housing was the primary motivation for locals to work on a palm oil plantation. However, the housing contract does not seem to give any assurances of continuity or a secure term of tenancy.Unlike foreign workers, local workers were not isolated and their identity cards were not retained. They also were not forced into excessive overtime, according to local workers who were interviewed.

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Allegations of child labour at Sime Darby Plantation

Liberty Shared said that local workers reported that children of local plantation workers were used by a plantation manager and workmen "to place rat poison at the foot of the palm oil trees".The alleged incident happened less than four years ago, the workers said, explaining that while the workmen had supported the use of children for this task, the manager who approved this activity departed."The new manager did not approve of this practice and it was stopped. However, that manager has now left and workers fear that their children will again be used for poison placement or some other such purpose," the group said in its summary, adding that the children were not given any protective equipment.

Sime Darby Plantation did not immediately respond to SAYS for a comment, but it addressed the petition in a statement to Reuters

In the Reuters report by Mei Mei Chu, the company said that it will look into what it described as "serious allegations" of forced and child labour conditions in its estates.The allegations by LIberty Shared, Sime Darby added, are against its public commitments to responsible agriculture and human rights."In the spirit of openness, transparency, and collaboration that Sime Darby Plantation has always upheld, we intend to engage with Liberty Shared to further understand these allegations in detail to enable us to conduct a thorough and immediate investigation, and take corrective action, as the findings may warrant," the company said in a statement, as reported by Reuters today, 8 July.

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Earlier this year, a study showed that app-based services that once used to be a side hustle for many have now become a major source of income for close to 250,000 gig workers around the country:

                A Risky Gig: Majority Of M'sian E-Hailing & Delivery Drivers Have No Insurance Or Savings

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In December last year, two big Malaysian companies were accused of allegedly abusing their factory workers by overworking them and withholding their passports and wages:

                2 Major Factories In Malaysia Have Been Accused Of Abusing Their Workers

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This Malaysian NGO Is Providing Free PrEP Starter Kits For Tertiary Students & B40 Persons

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Non-profit organisation PT Foundation is providing free PrEP starter kits to tertiary education students and B40 individuals this January and February

Pink Triangle Foundation (or more popularly referred to as PT Foundation) has been the leading community-based organisation providing HIV and AIDS education, prevention, care, and support programmes in Malaysia. Founded in 1987 and acting as one of the seven founding members of the Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC), PT Foundation has been able to provide aid for over 100,000 people since their inception.Embarking on new initiatives every now and then, their latest effort is repping a cause that's starting important conversations and breaking negative stigmas, known as "PrEP For The Underprivileged".

Official post of the "PrEP For The Underprivileged" project on Instagram.
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Through a partnership with Community Health Care Clinic (CHCC), which also happens to be a programme initiated by PT Foundation themselves, and event company DBE Malaysia, PrEP For The Underprivileged will provide free PrEP starter kits for tertiary students aged 18 and above and members of the B40 community.Originally conducted in December 2022, this represents the second installation of the project.

PrEP, otherwise known as pre-exposure prophylaxis, is medication used to prevent the spread of HIV in people who have not yet been exposed to the disease-causing agent

According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PrEP is one of a number of HIV prevention strategies for people who are HIV negative, but who have a higher risk of acquiring HIV. This includes (but is not limited to) sexually active adults who are at an increased risk of contracting HIV and people who engage in intravenous drug use, which encompasses sharing needles.Further information has shown that, when used as directed, PrEP reduces the risk of acquiring HIV by up to 99%.

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According to the post by PT Foundation, the application deadline for the starter kit is 15 January, with the redemption period for the item being between 24 January to 24 February

All eligible individuals need to do is send a direct message (DM) to the PT Foundation Instagram page, @ptfmalaysia, or send an email to the address [email protected] to apply for a kit.The items that will be included in the PrEP starter kit comprise of:1. HIV and Syphilis rapid test. 2. Hepatitis B lab test.3. Urine full examination microscopy examination (FEME).4. Doctor consultation. 5. Baseline blood screening (which provide results for full blood count, glucose level, cholesterol level, kidney function, and liver function).6. One month supply of PrEP (which include Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate, otherwise known as Tenofovir DF, and Emtricitabine).

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In a brief conversation with SAYS, the clinic manager of CHCC, Ramesh Vadiveloo, emphasised on the importance of HIV testing and PrEP for those aged 18 to 29

Citing The Global AIDS Monitoring Report for 2022 by HIV/STI/Hepatitis C Section of the Malaysian Ministry of Health, Ramesh noted that in 2021, 45% of the reported HIV cases in Malaysia are from individuals aged 20 to 29, almost half of the overall distribution amount.Beyond that, Ramesh also stated that CHCC actively raises funds on a monthly basis to provide free 4th Generation HIV testing. The test picks up 99% of infections at six weeks, one of the most efficient testing systems for HIV detection."[CHCC] also organises fundraisers every two months, and we've been successfully raising sufficient funds to provide 20 PrEP starter kits for individuals," he said in a conversation with this SAYS writer.

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Through encouraging individuals to prioritise their health while reducing the stigma of HIV and AIDS, PT Foundation is taking a monumental step in shaping the way we view HIV in Malaysia

Share this with your friends and family, or perhaps someone you know that may need this starter kit for themselves. Check out PT Foundation's website and social media links below:Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Website

Last month, the Ministry of Health announced that they will be providing HIV prevention drugs for free this year:

                MOH To Make HIV Prevention Drug Available For Free Starting 2023

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

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If you're not fully aware, here's a rundown on the most common STIs in Malaysia and how they can be treated:

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

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

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[VIDEO] 'Rosmah Tamak, Dia Mahu Semuanya!' - Bekas Rakan Niaga Bongkar Kepada Al Jazeera

Isteri bekas Perdana Menteri Malaysia, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor pernah terpalit dalam beberapa siri jenayah rasuah dan penyeludupan wang sebelum ini

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Pada 4 Oktober 2018, Rosmah didakwa dengan 17 pertuduhan melibatkan wang haram di mana 12 dakwaan berkaitan deposit haram RM7,097,750 melalui 235 transaksi ke akaun Affin Bank antara 4 Disember 2013 dan 8 Jun 2017, manakala lima lagi pertuduhan kerana gagal mengisytihar jumlah RM7,097,750 yang sama kepada Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri sebagai cukai pendapatan.Pada 15 November 2018 pula, Rosmah didakwa dengan dua pertuduhan melibatkan rasuah.

Ketamakan Rosmah telah dibongkar oleh seorang bekas rakan niaga Najib, Deepak Jaikishan kepada Al Jazeera dalam satu temubual yang mula disiarkan sejak semalam, 9 Mei 2019

Bekas rakan niaga Najib, Deepak Jaikishan
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Dalam temubualnya bersama wartawan sensasi Mary Ann Jolley untuk program 101 East, Deepak menyifatkan bahawa Rosmah adalah seorang Perdana Menteri 'de facto'. Ini memberi makna Rosmah itu adalah Perdana Menteri 'sebenar', walaupun tidak dilantik secara rasmi oleh kerajaan."Mana-mana Menteri Kabinet yang menentang dan tidak bersetuju dengannya akan serta-merta dipecat. Boleh kata dialah Perdana Menteri 'de facto' kita," kata Deepak.

"Dia tamak, dia mahukan semuanya!"

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Deepak memberitahu, peniaga dari serata dunia menghadiahkan barang kemas dan pelbagai barangan mewah kepada Rosmah sebagai pertukaran kepada kontrak pembangunan yang lumayan."Berlian, terutamanya yang mahal dan tidak ternilai adalah cara dia menyimpan duit. Ini satu cara mudah baginya untuk menyedut wang dan menyimpannya di tempat yang mudah."Mereka tidak pernah membayangkan mereka akan kalah pada pilihan raya. Mereka tidak pernah membayangkan polis akan menggeledah rumah mereka," kata Deepak lagi.

Bukan setakat berlian, Deepak berkata Rosmah dan Najib turut terlibat dalam macam-macam urusan perniagaan yang membolehkan mereka memiliki rumah, kereta, dan wang

Mary Ann Jolley
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"Saya telah memberikan mereka sejumlah wang tunai, hartanah, dan kereta mewah, dan semua ini diberikan di Malaysia atau di UK."Saya membeli kereta Bentley Flying Spur untuk Datin Rosmah dan sebuah rumah di Malaysia yang didaftarkan di bawah nama saudara kandung kepada Datuk Najib, iaitu Datuk Nazim, sebagai sebahagian daripada ganjaran," jelasnya lagi.

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"Kalau Tak Suka Bungkus Makan Di Rumah" - Luahan Wanita Ini Terima Kecaman Netizen

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Makan di luar atau di restoran sememangnya berbeza suasananya jika nak dibandingkan makan di rumah

Iyalah, makan di luar ini kita juga akan makan dengan pelbagai golongan orang tidak kira kecil mahupun yang tua. Sudah pasti dengar bunyi bayi atau budak yang suka membuat bising tidak akan terlepas di tempat-tempat sebegini.Sehingga kadangkala ada yang kurang senang dengan situasi berkenaan. Tular sebuah video di TikTok baru-baru ini apabila seorang wanita yang dikenali sebagai Teacher Ayu telah meluahkan pendapatnya mengenai situasi di kedai makan telah mendapat perhatian ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

Minta bungkus kalau tak suka dengar budak kecil buat bising

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan wanita itu sedang berada di dalam kereta bersama dengan beberapa orang anaknya.Dia kemudian berkongsi pengalamannya kerana dipandang ‘serong’ ketika anaknya menangis di sebuah kedai makan. Situasi itu membuatkan dia seperti tidak berpuas hati dan berharap agar orang ramai faham dan sedar situasi itu akan berlaku apabila berada di tempat awam."Kalau korang pergi kedai makan ada anak kecil menangis ke apa pleaselah tak payah nak pandang serong. Kalau korang tak suka dengan suasana bising macam tu boleh tak korang makan dekat rumah je," katanya

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"Suggestion tu macam terbalik je" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi mereka dan memberitahu sepatutnya ibu bapa yang perlu memikirkan dan mempertimbangkan jika berlaku situasi seperti itu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 349.2K views, 9,471 likes dan 4,656 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Kalau dah terlalu bising, mungkin boleh fikirkan cara lain kot kan?

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[VIDEO] Pernah Jadi Anak Murid Masa Form 3, Pelajar Ini Kini Jadi Suami Kepada Cikgu BM

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Jodoh, ajal dan maut merupakan rahsia Tuhan yang terbesar. Sesiapa pun tidak dapat tahu dengan siapa kita berjodoh.

Kadangkala, ada yang sehingga tertanya-tanya bilalah mereka akan jumpa pasangan hidup bukan? Apa-apa pun kita kena sabar dan yakin dengan takdir. Sama juga dengan video yang tular baru-baru ini di TikTok apabila seorang lelaki telah berkahwin dengan cikgu Bahasa Melayunya sewaktu Tingkatan 3 telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @muhddanial72 Tak sia2 nakal dlm kelas #fyp #foryoupage #alhamdulillah   bunyi asal - Dnial_14 - Dnial_14

Sekarang belajar erti kehidupan sama-sama

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan gambar menunjukkan sekumpulan pelajar sekelas dengan guru Bahasa Melayu mereka sewaktu Tingkatan 3.Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah video klip yang menunjukkan pasangan itu bersalaman pada pagi raya membuatkan ramai rasa hiba. Pasangan itu yang mempunyai jarak umur 20 tahun akhirnya bertemu jodoh sebagai suami isteri.

Image via @muhddanial72 (TikTok)

"Tak apa aku tunggu jelah jodoh aku mungkin sekolah rendah lagi or tengah SPM ke" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 690K tontonan, 49K tanda suka dan 1K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut menyakat pasangan itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Jodoh tak kira usia kan? Semoga bahagia sehingga jannah!

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This Viral Hack Shows How To Slice Onions So You'll Never Cry Again

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Wipe your tears, folks. This hack for cutting onions without crying may just change your life.

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No, you don't have to wear goggles or wrap yourself in cling film.

A chef on TikTok, Will Wright, has gone viral for sharing a method on how to dice onions so you'll never, ever have to shed a tear again... while cooking at least

  @anomalous513   original sound - Will Wright

Using a sharp knife, he splits the onion down the middle vertically and places it with the flat side down

Image via @anomalous513 (TikTok)

He then proceeds to chop up the onion while keeping the root on

The chef explains that keeping the 'eye' or root on the onion reduces the amount of 'bleeding', which is what causes you to tear up.According to The National Onion Association, "The root end has the highest concentration of sulphuric compounds that make your eyes tear."

Image via @anomalous513 (TikTok)

His video has received over 5.1 million likes and 44,000 comments, as several have also shared other techniques to avoid crying when cutting onions.

Image via @anomalous513 (TikTok)

Image via @anomalous513 (TikTok)

Image via @anomalous513 (TikTok)

Why do onions even make us cry?

Onions contain sulfur compounds and an enzyme called synthase. Once they're sliced, the two elements form a chemical compound, which is released into the air as a gas called syn-Propanethial-S-oxide.This gas irritates our eyes and causes them to water.

Image via Food Network

The key is to reduce the amount of gas that's released. So, the less 'damage' you cause to the onion cells, the less likely it will happen. This is why many suggest using a sharp knife instead of a dull one, which often crushes the flesh that causes the tear-jerking gas to be released.Cold onions are also said to release this gas slower, so you can pop them into the freezer for 10 minutes before cooking.

Does this method work for you? Let us know what you think.
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                Here's How To Use Your Smartphone As A Webcam So You Don't Have To Buy One

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For those really stubborn lids.

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"Lamanya Tahan Nafas" - Gelagat Geng Lelaki Menyelam Dalam Kolam Ini Buat Ramai Terhibur

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Apabila pergi bercuti bersama kawan-kawan, pasti salah satu aktiviti yang akan dibuat adalah mandi kolam bersama-sama betul tak?

Tambahan pula jika hotel yang kita duduk itu tidak ramai orang, lagilah kita akan buat kolam mandi itu seperti kita yang punya. Mandi sampai puas!Walaupun tidak pandai berenang atau menyelam, pasti kita akan berendam juga untuk merasai keseronokan percutian tersebut.Namun, lain pula yang jadi dalam video ini apabila sekumpulan pemuda sakan membuat pelbagai aksi semasa menyelam telah menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @_ilmanismail #fyp  Sub to My YT Sblacko_1 - Sblacko_1

Menyelam sambil buka mata siap buat macam-macam aksi dalam kolam

Menerusi perkongsian video daripada @ilmanismail, kelihatan geng pemuda itu sedang bermandi-manda di sebuah kolam.Apa yang menarik perhatian, mereka dilihat menyelam sambil membuka mata dalam tempoh yang agak lama.Bukan itu saja, mereka juga meletakkan kamera di dalam air dan sempat membuat pelbagai aksi spontan di dalam kolam itu seperti menari, baring, bersila dan maca-macam lagi.

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"Macam mana nak tenggelam macam ni, asal aku selalu timbul tak nak tenggelam?" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video tersebut telah meraih sehingga 1.7M views, 270.8K likes serta 1.6K shares di TikTok.Tinjauan di ruangan komen pula mendapati rata-rata netizen turut kagum dengan skill menyelam mereka semua walaupun ada yang berbadan besar.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Selamba je diaorang buka mata lama-lama dalam air. Kita pula yang rasa pedih :D

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Deputy IGP Says Those Spreading Distorted Photos Of Country's Leaders Will Face Action

During the 'Op Selamat 8/2016' road safety campaign at the Litrak toll plaza in Petaling Jaya on 5 February, Deputy IGP Noor Rashid Ibrahim was asked to comment on the caricatures of clowns depicting PM Najib which had spread on social media recently

    "Good satire goes beyond the specific point it's trying to make and teaches you how to think critically." - Aaron McGruder. #KitaSemuaPenghasut #WeAreAllSeditious A photo posted by GRUPA (@grafikrebel) on Feb 4, 2016 at 11:32am PST

To which, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police said that:

Those who spread distorted pictures of national leaders will face legal action under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. Dy IGP Noor Rashid said the act prohibited users of social media from abusing the facility for the purpose of slandering certain individuals, according to Malaysiakini.

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"I warn users of social media not to use the communication platform for the purpose of threatening and slandering others, especially the country's leaders," he was quoted as saying by the Malay Mail

  A photo posted by GRUPA (@grafikrebel) on Feb 5, 2016 at 7:11pm PST

In case you haven't, read all about the clown-Najib revolution here:

                Malaysian Artists Release #KitaSemuaPenghasut Posters That Paint Najib As A Clown

"In a country filled with corruption, #KitaSemuaPenghasut?"

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[VIDEO] Suami Confident Beli Baju Raya Anak, Sekali Bila Bagi Pakai Lain Pula Jadinya

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Bagi yang mempunyai anak perempuan masih kecil, sudah tentu ibu akan teruja untuk membelikan pakaian untuk mereka

Tambahan lagi bila beli baju raya, semuanya comel-comel belaka sampai rambang mata tak tahu nak beli yang mana satu.Selalunya, memang si ibu yang akan memilih baju raya untuk anak perempuan mereka. Tetapi, kali ini lain pula kisahnya.Tular sebuah video baru-baru ini memaparkan seorang bayi perempuan memakai baju raya yang dibeli oleh ayahnya telah mencuit hati ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @family_syed Bila bapak confident beli baju raya anak. Ni baju raya baby ke baju raya kucing #bajuraya2023 #fyp #bajuanak #bajucroptop #viral #modelbaby  Ngopi Maszeh - Happy Asmara

Baju kecil sangat sampai terkeluar perut, anak pun pasrah pakai baju raya yang ayah beli

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @family_syed, kelihatan bayi yang comel itu memakai sepasang baju kebaya berwarna hitam yang dibeli oleh ayahnya.Apa yang mencuit hati ramai adalah baju yang dipakainya itu terlalu kecil dan sendat sehingga perutnya terkeluar ke depan.Lebih melucukan, reaksi muka bayi itu yang seolah-olah pasrah turut menghiburkan si ibu yang merakamnya."Bila bapak confident beli baju raya anak. Ni baju raya baby ke baju raya kucing?" katanya.

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"Hahaha cekci perut anak tu, bapaknya pun" - Warganet

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video tersebut telah mendapat 145.6K views, 6K likes dan 1.8K shares di laman TikTok.Tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata warganet turut terhibur melihat baju raya bayi itu yang sendat dan seksi.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Mesti ayah dia tengok baju cantik terus capai je, tak terfikir muat ke tak :D

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A Bangladeshi Cleaner Who Has Worked At Klang Parade For 27 Years Shares His Story

Earlier this week, a photo story posted on the Facebook page of Humans of Kuala Lumpur has gone viral

The photo story of a Bangladeshi man named Abu Bakar, who has given his 27 years to Malaysia while working as a cleaner at Klang Parade.It was captured by Ariel Chew when Klang Parade won the Klang's Cleanest Public Toilet (Mall) 2018 award by Majlis Perbandaran Klang (MPK).The Bangladeshi worker's story, which shows the great personal sacrifices he has made while being away from his family, has touched thousands of Malaysians.

70-year-old Abu Bakar.
Image via Humans of Kuala Lumpur

The photo story, which was posted on Friday, 29 March, has so far received 39,000 Reactions with over 12,000 shares

While narrating his journey in the first person, the 70-year-old cleaner explains how he left his homeland 27 years ago, leaving behind his entire family to come to Malaysia so he could make a living for his family back home.Ever since he came to Malaysia, he hasn't gone back once, he said."I left my homeland Bangladesh 27 years ago when my fifth child was just six months old. I haven't returned since. I miss my family and they miss me too. But this is for them."All of this is for their future."I came to Malaysia because I heard there were plenty of jobs here. Even if it is just doing jobs that no one else wants to do, I'll do it," Abu Bakar told HOKL.

			I've been doing it seven days a week, 365 days a year for the past 27 years. I haven't once taken a day of sick leave or even an off day. And I'm still going strong, insha'Allah.
        Abu Bakar.

Abu Bakar says that he sends most of his earnings back to his family in Bangladesh as his needs in KL are simple

			I wake up, I bathe, I have my breakfast, I go to work, I come back, I talk to my family back home over the phone, I rest and it's the same thing the next day, and the day after that. I have made some good friends here, too.
        Abu Bakar.

Later this year, Abu is finally going back to Bangladesh

"This December I will be going home for good and finally see my family again. It will be the first time I'll see my two grandchildren too. I can hardly wait," he said, adding that he is thankful for what kids have achieved in life back in Bangladesh."One of my daughters is now a judge, another is a doctor and my son is an engineer."

The post's comment section is filled with thousands of Malaysians expressing gratitude for Abu Bakar's sacrifices

Among them, one of the most liked comments by a netizen named Mogan Selvakannu highlights the lack of worker's welfare and rights in the country."A standard "feel good" story we Malaysians love to consume."Yet what's alarming here, in my honest opinion, is the lack of worker's welfare and rights that he deserves but did not receive. I understand that it was and is his choice (or lack of choice) but the fact that he was allowed to work every day for 27 years is slavery."27 years of his life he will never get back because of the systems imposed on him."Local authorities and his employers have robbed him off his rights to live at least a minimum standard of living. At the end of the day, all we do is thank him for his service through Facebook, to feed our ego or need to "feel good"?" read the comment by Mogan Selvakannu, which at the time of writing has over 1.3k Reactions.


Apple's Ultra HD TV with Voice & Motion Control – Coming in 2013?

Report says Apple to launch ultra-high definition TV

Apple is not having an easy time securing supply of the ultra-high-resolution displays needed for the iTV, say sources at suppliers.

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In addition to innovative user interface and requirement for always-on Internet connectivity, Apple’s TV-set will also feature ultra high-definition resolution, a new market rumour suggests.

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But Apple Needs to Get Sufficient Supply of 4K TV Panels to Release TV-Set This Year

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Apple did not comment on the 4K feature of its forthcoming iTV.

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New rumours emerge from the company’s supply chain partners that the Apple TV is real and could go into production before the end of the year

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The project has been in progress for some time but is being delayed because the best display manufacturers in the region are working at full capacity to meet demand for ultra-HD TVs in China

        hindustantimes.com

Apple and manufacturing partner Foxconn have been discussing the mass production of UHDTVs for "quite some time," but the Cupertino company is said to be looking for a reliable panel supplier

        appleinsider.com

A look at other Ultra high definition TVs

Sony have just shown off their first larger screen, 56-Inch OLED TV, which boasts a 4K Ultra HD resolution! This makes it the world’s first, and largest 56-Inch 4K OLED TV.

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The first thing you notice about the UE85S9000 - apart from its sheer screen size - is its genuinely remarkable 'Timeless Gallery' Design. This really is unlike any TV design we've seen before.

        trustedreviews.com

Just in time to completely blow away that puny flat screen you nabbed for your dorm room, LG has announced its 84-inch ultra high definition LCD TV is ready to ship in South Korea.

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For those yearning for a 4K resolution display without the whopping size, you can look forward to specialist panel maker AU Optronics aka AUO’s slightly more practical 65-inch UHTV.

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foodpanda Malaysia Launches Under RM5 Menu Rahmah Meals For Delivery

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Yesterday, 16 May, foodpanda Malaysia launched their Payung Rahmah programme with four initiatives — Menu Rahmah, Jualan Rahmah,  Pakej Rahmah, and Bakul Rahmah

According to The Star, the Menu Rahmah initiative by foodpanda offers meal sets at an affordable price of RM5 and below.The food delivery platform will feature Menu Rahmah meals from 238 restaurant outlets across the country.foodpanda chief executive officer (CEO) Sayantan Das said they plan to expand the initiative by adding another 1,000 outlets by this year.He explained that while the Menu Rahmah dishes are priced at a maximum of RM5 each, the delivery fees will remain at their regular rates."The consumers can join in our occasional delivery fee discount campaigns," he added.

foodpanda CEO Sayantan Das (left) and Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub (right) at the Payung Rahmah initiative launch at foodpanda headquarters.
Image via Kosmo!

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub praised the delivery platform's commitment to expanding the reach of the Menu Rahmah initiative to more people

He told The Star that efforts to make Menu Rahmah more accessible will not be successful without the voluntary participation of restaurant operators."It is heartening to see that even food delivery platforms such as foodpanda have joined the initiative to ensure that more Malaysians have access to affordable food," he added.

Image via Siakap Keli

Meanwhile, as part of the Pakej Rahmah initiative, the platform's grocery store, pandamart, will be introducing two affordable grocery bundles that allow customers to save up to 25% on their purchases

The bundles contain essential grocery items and are priced at RM30 or RM50 each, reports Utusan Malaysia.foodpanda Malaysia has donated 300 Bakul Rahmah packages, valued at RM15,000 in total, to the Rahmah Malaysia Foundation to be distributed to those who are in need.Meawhile, the Jualan Rahmah initiative involves the selling of products at RM5.

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11 "Wah, Liddat Also Can" Ways Malaysians Have Broken Guinness World Records

1. The largest silat lesson. Directed by Grandmaster Syeikh Dr. Md. Radzi Hanafi from Persekutuan Seni Silat Cekak Pusaka Ustaz Hanafi Malaysia, the enormous training session was participated by 12,393 silat exponents.

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Who: Dr. Md. Radzi Hanafi What: Largest silat lesson in the world, with 12,393 silat exponentsWhere: Stadium MerdekaWhen: 29 August 2015Malaysia’s Silat Cekak Pusaka Hanafi held the world largest gathering of silat practitioners for a new record in the Guinness World Records today. The largest silat lesson record, participated by 12,393 silat exponents from all over the country at Stadium Merdeka here, has elevated the name of pencak silat in the world arena. Silat Cekak Pusaka Hanafi successor, Dr Md Radzi Hanafi said his association took six years to bring the plan into fruition. He said despite meeting various challenges during planning, he did not waver until it was successfully held today. “We are proud with the achievement today as it showed silat is still relevant to our modern lifestyle. “The success in the mammoth gathering of silat exponents seen at the event just now was attributed to the enthusiasm of teenagers and youths,” he told.

        nst.com.my

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Meanwhile, Guinness World Records official representative, Fortune Burke when met by Bernama said it was not easy to get one’s name into the world records. “Actually it is very difficult to get a Guinness World Records title, as well as having a number of participants to take part in it and we even need to have a professional auditing company to very their numbers, that is how strict we are,” she said. Apart from creating a world record, the achievement was timely in conjunction with the 2015 National Day celebration in two days’ time as well as the 50th anniversary of Silat Cekak.

        nst.com.my

2. Longest underwater cleanup. The record saw over 139 volunteer divers cleaning the ocean beds of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, in Kota Kinabalu. It also revealed the tremendous amount of waste in our oceans - close 6,000 kg of waste, to be exact.

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Who: AstroWhat: Longest ocean clean up that lasted over 168 hours, involving 139 divers from all over the worldWhere: Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, in Kota KinabaluWhen: 6-13 April 2013Local and international divers who successfully completed Astro Kasih's longest underwater cleanup and helped made it into the World Guinness Records with a total of 3,171kg of trash collected were however surprised by the amount of rubbish picked up during the duration.

        thestar.com.my

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During the attempt, Astro Kasih volunteer divers from Malaysia as well as France, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, USA, Lithuania, Switzerland, Hong Kong and the Netherlands conducted a total of 1,120 dives at 224 dive locations surrounding Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. The Astro Kasih volunteer divers collected over three tons of marine debris, including plastic bottles and bags, fishing lines, nets, cans and tires.The waste recovered weighed a total of 3,171.59 kg after coming out of the water. After the water had drained, the waste was separated into categories and weighed again. This revealed that 1,560.66 kg of plastic materials, 140.44 kg of glass and ceramics, 5.35 kg of paper and cardboard, 318.36 kg of metal, 357.34 kg of rubber and cloth and 716.61 kg of wood and mixed materials was recovered to give a final drained weight of 3,098.76 kg.

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3. Most eggs crushed within 30 seconds. Probably the coolest record we've ever seen,  Sivasam from Ipoh crushed broke the eggs by placing them at the back of his wrist and bent his fingers! He probably could churn out roti telurs super fast too...

Sivasam showing us just how agile his fingers are.
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Who: Sivasamy s/o Balakrishnan What: Broke 25 eggs in 30 seconds by using the back of his wristWhere: Restaurant Naina Mohammed in Ipoh, PerakWhen: 20 September 2005Sivasamy s/o Balakrishnan of Panaikkulam Village, Perak crushed 25 eggs in 30 seconds. He placed the egg atop the back of his wrist and bent his fingers backward to break the eggs. The feat was achieved on Sept 20, 2005 at his work place, the Restaurant Naina Mohammed in Ipoh, Perak.

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4. Pierce 4 coconuts with a finger in the fastest time. Kung Fu Master Ho Eng Hui used his index finger of steel to poke through 4 hard coconuts through the shell, all in only 12.15 seconds!

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Who: Ho Eng HuiWhat: Pierced 4 coconuts with a finger in 12.15 secondsWhere: On the set of Lo Show Dei Record (Guinness World Record in Italian)When: 21 April 2011 Since 2000, the Malacca government has given Ho a spot in Jonker Street to perform and hawk his medicated oils. He travels from Johor Baru to perform there on Friday and Saturday nights (8pm to 9pm). Prior to that, Ho performed tourism shows in Bugis Street, Singapore, between 1991 and 1995.Ho secured a place in the Malaysia Book Of Records on Feb 2, 2001 when he pierced three coconuts in one minute and 10 seconds at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur.

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Ho secured a place in the Malaysia Book Of Records on Feb 2, 2001 when he pierced three coconuts in one minute and 10 seconds at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. On June 21, 2009, he pierced four coconuts in 30.81 seconds in Jonker Street, Malacca. That feat put him into the Guinness World Records. Two years later, on April 21, he broke his own record by piercing four coconuts in 12.15 seconds in Milan, Italy.

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5. Largest hotel in the world. A previous Guinness World Records title holder, the hotel increased its size from 6,118 rooms to 7,351 rooms.

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Who: Genting Group What: Largest hotel in the world that has 7,351 rooms When: 20 June 2015 Where: Genting Highlands, PahangFirst World Hotel, a three-star property in Malaysia, was named the world’s largest hotel by Guinness World Records when it had 6,118 rooms between 2006 and 2013, but it lost the title in 2014. Now, after a renovation, it has reclaimed the title, sporting 7,351 rooms.

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(Right) Edward Holloway, senior VP for Resorts World Genting, receiving the Guinness World Records certification for World’s Largest Hotel from Mr. Alan Pixley, adjudicator for Guinness World Records in London.
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First World Hotel recently constructed a new block annex called 2A. It not only allowed the property to reclaim the title as world’s largest hotel by number of rooms, but it also added newly decorated rooms, food and beverage outlets, and entertainment to the property.Details such as glass toilets and USB plugins with international electric sockets now complement rooms in Tower 2 Annex, an extension to Towers 1 and 2 at the hotel. New rooms also sport a “functional but chic” design, while also placing priority on a great bed and a great night’s rest. All together, Tower 2 Annex adds 1,286 rooms.

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6. Most people in a mobile game relay. Nokia Malaysia got 2,030 people to play Angry Birds. The game was played continuously, with each individual participant clearing or failing one level of the game, for a total of 10 hours

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Who: Nokia MalaysiaWhat: Most people playing in a mobile phone game relay, where 2,030 people played Angry Birds on the Nokia N8Where: Plaza Lowyat, Kuala LumpurWhen: 11 June 2011The most people in a mobile phone game relay was 2,030 and was achieved by Nokia (Malaysia) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 11 June 2011. The game played during the relay was 'Angry Birds'. The game was played continuously, with each individual participant clearing or failing one level of the game, for a total of 10 hours. The reason that Nokia Malaysia decided to stage the record attempt was to strengthen the association between the highly popular game 'Angry Birds' and Nokia's new smart phones.

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Besides the main event, there was a Sling and Win booth where an actual real-life version of the Angry Birds game can be played. Here, there will be a giant slingshot where participants can catapult an Angry Bird plushie to a formation of wood and hogs. If you managed to hit three hogs or more, you will walk away with a limited edition Angry Birds plushie. Other attractions include an exhilarating reverse bungee, a face painting booth, gambits on stage to win Nokia smartphones and a flash mob.

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7. World's largest capsule vending machine. In conjunction with its 10th anniversary, Berjaya Times Square built a gigantic vending machine with a height of 32 feet.

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Who: Berjaya GroupWhat: World's largest capsule vending machine that was crafted over six months with a height of 32 feet 3 inches, weighing approximately 3,500kgWhere: Berjaya Times SquareWhen: 2 August 2013In conjunction with its 10th anniversary celebrations this year, the shopping centre erected a giant working capsule vending machine on the ground floor near the main entrance.Initially dubbed the “World’s Largest Capsule Vending Machine”, the claim was made official when Guinness World Records (GWR) adjudicator Jack Brockbank flew in from London to inspect the machine in person. “This capsule vending machine is truly the first of its kind and without a doubt the largest in the world,” said Brockbank as he presented a Guinness World Record certificate to Berjaya Times Square executive director Koh Huey Min.

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From start to finish, the machine project took six months to plan and build. . The giant vending machine stands higher than 32 feet and has a globe circumference greater than 45 feet. The globe, with a volume of almost 800 cubic feet, can hold an estimated 125,000 plastic capsules. It stands on 15.5-ft.The machine, which accepts acrylic tokens, requires 50 Malaysian ringgit (about $15) to credit a vend. It dispenses certificates packed inside the 2.5" capsules for such products as big-screen televisions, iPads, spa packages and theme park passes. The vended certificates are redeemed during a special ceremony held twice a day near the machine.

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8. Heaviest train pulled by teeth. Nicknamed "King Tooth", Rathakrishnan Velu pulled a seven-coach train using a steel rope clenched in his mouth!

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Who:  Rathakrishnan VeluWhat: Hauled a 297.1 tonne train over 2.8 metres (9 feet, 2.2 inches) along tracks with teethWhere: Kuala Lumpur StationWhen: 30 August 2007A Malaysian nicknamed "King Tooth" pulled a seven-coach train using a steel rope clenched in his mouth today, a feat that organisers said was a new world record for the heaviest weight pulled with teeth.Grunting and gasping, Rathakrishnan Velu's neck muscles strained and his face contorted as he hauled the 297.1-tonne train over 2.8 metres (9 feet, 2.2 inches) along tracks. The feat is expected to be recognised by Guinness World Records in two to three weeks after verification of the data, said Rathakrishnan's manager, Anna Chidambar.

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Rathakrishnan, who partially attributes his strength to an Indian form of meditation, was hoping to pull the heavier train more than 4.2 metres (13 feet, 9.3 inches) today but could manage only 2.8 metres (9 feet, 2.2 inches) in the first attempt. His second and third attempts resulted in the train moving distances of 0.73 metres (2 feet, 4.7 inches) and 2.48 metres (8 feet, 1.6 inches).Rathakrishnan runs at least 25 kilometres (15.53 miles), lifts bars up to 250 kilograms (551.15 pounds) and does jaw training daily, waking up at 4.30 a.m.

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9. Fastest person to run 1.6km while balancing a football on the head. Low Yee Ming, 19, completed balancing a football on his head for a distance of 1 mile (1.6km) in 8 minutes and 35 seconds at the Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya Athletics Stadium.

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Who: Low Yee MingWhat: Balancing a football on the head for a mile in 8 minutes and 35 secondsWhere: Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya Athletics Stadium, SelangorWhen: 20 March 2010The fastest mile balancing a football on the head is 8 min 35 sec by Yee Ming Low (Malaysia) at MPSJ Athletics Stadium in Selangor, Malaysia, on 20 March 2010. Despite being allowed to lose control of the ball and to restart from where he lost it, Yee Ming Low completed the entire mile without once losing control of the ball with his head. He was witnessed by Dato' Sieh Kok Chi - the Secretary General of the Olympic Council of Malaysia - and Dato' Yeoh Choo Hock, Secretary General of the International Basketball Federation, Asian Zone. He was followed by an assistant for the entire mile to help guide him as his eyes were constantly focused on the ball.

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10. Largest parade of boats. A total of 1,180 boats joined in the Malaysia Day parade in Terengganu, making it the largest parade of boats in the world.

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Who: Persatuan Anak Anak Kemaman DiperautaunWhat: Largest boat parade in the world consisted of 1,180 boatsWhere: Kemaman, TerengganuWhen: 13 September 2014Kemaman created history by organising the world's largest parade of boats - 1,180 boats of various types - on Sept 13.Chief of organising secretariat, Mustafa Ab Rahman, said the event was an effort to break the record of 670 boats involved in the parade held in River Thames, London, during the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth in 2012, which was named the largest ever parade of boats in the Guinness World Records.

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The 70-km parade, started from Kuala Paka to Kuala Kemaman, involved fishermen from Kuala Kerteh, Kemasik, Kijal, Telok Kalong and Kuala Kemaman.

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11. Longest non-stop LAN (Local Area Network) party. 274 participants played games like DoTA 2, Call of Duty 4 and FIFA 09 for 40 hours straight!

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Who: Cyber Fusion TournamentWhat:  Games played for 40 consecutive hoursWhere: Multimedia UniversityWhen: 12 April 2009274 kids at the Cyber Fusion 2009 event in Malaysia set a new mark (a new "official" one, at any rate), bringing not only more gamers, but managing to play for 40 consecutive hours. The most-played games over the weekend were DoTA 2 and titles from the COD and Unreal Tournament series, while organisers also spotted a few users grinding away on their WoW accounts during quieter moments.

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At the start of marathon 291 players from Malaysia as well as China, Yemen, Brunei and Korea attempted to play non-stop for 40 straight hours. Seventeen dropped out due to various reasons, including fatigue. Most of the participants were aged between 19 and 25.

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Here's to more amazing Guinness world records from Malaysians!

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Do You Spend Hours Scrolling TikTok? Yoodo Is Offering A 20GB Add-On For RM1 Per Month

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Are you on TikTok all day, every day? :D

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You lay in bed scrolling through all those cool TikTok dances, food videos, and trending challenges, and before you know it, poof, a few hours have passed.Or perhaps, you're an up-and-coming TikToker, and you put hours of effort into creating the perfect viral TikTok video, making sure all the audio and effects are justttt right. :O

Good news, Yoodo is offering a 20GB TikTok Add-On for only RM1 a month, so you can stay on your favourite social media platform and never run out of data!

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If you eat, sleep, and breathe TikTok, then this offer is made just for you.Don't worry about not having enough data any more! With Yoodo's 20GB TikTok Add-On, you can celebrate all the latest trends, songs, and stories, without ever missing a thing.

  @yoodomy Form your clan or be the Malaysian Bella Poarch. Get 20GB TikTok Add-On for just RM1. Sheesh! #whatyoowant #youdoitbetter #TikTokguru #foryou #fyp  original sound  - Yoodo

Known for their flexible and customisable mobile plans, and powered by Celcom’s widest 4G LTE network, Yoodo is all about the power of freedom and flexibility.Yoodo allows you to choose exactly what you need in a mobile plan, with over two million potential combinations of high-speed data, voice calls, and SMS, letting you choose exactly #whatyoowant!Whether it's learning a new recipe, taking part in the latest viral dance challenge, filming precious moments with loved ones, or finding your own community, there's sooo much you can do with 20GB of data on TikTok every month. Get inspired, create memories, and stay entertained for just RM1 a month!

On top of that, Yoodo is running a #whatyoowant dance challenge for all you TikTokers, with amazing prizes worth up to RM20,000 up for grabs, yasss :D

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Join the #whatyoowant dance challenge happening from now until 15 November, and you could stand a chance to win an iPhone 13 or limited edition TikTok x Yoodo T-shirts and Caps!Here's how to join in 4 easy steps:1. Watch the #whatyoowant challenge dance video on @yoodomy  2. Record your most creative version of the #whatyoowant dance3. Upload it to your TikTok account (make sure it's set to public)4. Tag @yoodomy and use the hashtag #whatyoowant

  @yoodomy Show us what you got and join our #whatyoowant TikTok dance challenge to win an iPhone 13! We've got up to RM20,000 worth of prizes to give out. Dance baby...dance! #youdoitbetter #dancechallenge #fyp #foryou #iphone13 #challenge  WhatYooWant - Yoodo

Can't live without TikTok and like to win more prizes? Here's your chance to do what you love and get rewarded by becoming Yoodo's TikTok Ambassador! Just sign up here, and once you're shortlisted, you can complete the tasks and be on your way to win amazing rewards such as Shopee credits, Yoodo merchandise, and more!

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TIP #1: Get your lighting right

If you're filming in your room, try to get natural sunlight so the lighting and colouring looks perfect. Or, use an LED ring light for some nice contrast and shadows.

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TIP #2: Kick-off with a bang!

Chances are, people will scroll right past your TikTok video, unless it catches their attention from the first second. Come up with a strong opening hook to show off your creativity and wow your audience.

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TIP #3: Master your moves before recording

Instead of spending hours trying to get the perfect take, make sure you practise your dance moves beforehand. Once you've recorded it, don't forget to sync your moves with the audio for the best result!

  @alexhkf The ultimate collab  with @miss.em #bootywurkchallenge #tiktokmalaysia  Booty Wurk - Niana Guerrero

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Signing up is easy! Just download the Yoodo app, order and get your free SIM delivered to you with no additional charges. Plus, new users will enjoy 5GB of free high-speed data upon activating their SIM card.Besides that, you can also get your Yoodo SIM card from selected Celcom bluecube stores, BHPetromarts, and Petronas Mesra outlets in Peninsular Malaysia. Find out more here.Download the Yoodo app from the App Store, Google Play Store, or HUAWEI App Gallery.Download the TikTok app from the App Store, Google Play Store, or HUAWEI App Gallery.

What are you waiting for? Find out more about Yoodo's awesome 20GB TikTok Add-On for RM1 offer and the #whatyoowant dance challenge on their website today!

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Parents And Their 7-Year-Old Son Were Found Dead In An Apparent Suicide Pact

The bodies of a 42-year-old man, a 40-year-old woman, and their 7-year-old son were found in their Hong Kong home on Monday, 25 February

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Firefighters discovered the victims after receiving a call from the family's foreign domestic helper at about 8.25pm.She was worried that there was a gas leak after noticing an odd odour when she returned to the rented flat, South China Morning Post reported.

The bodies of the three family members were found together on a bed

Prescription drugs and burnt charcoal were found in the room where their bodies were discovered.

According to a suicide note left by the couple, they were in financial trouble after losing money from investments

Police revealed that their bodies had no apparent wounds and there were no signs of ransacking in the home.According to The Star, autopsies will be performed on the family.This is the second murder and suicide case in a Hong Kong household in three days.

Suicide is never the option.
If you or anyone you know may be at risk of suicide, please call these Malaysian hotlines:

1. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM) - TELENITA Address: 85, Jalan 21/1, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.Contact: +603-7877 0224 | Website2. BEFRIENDERS Address: 95 Jalan Templer, 46000, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.Contact: +603-7956 8144 | +603-7956 8145 | [email protected] | Website3. DBKL TELECOUNSELLINGAddress: Tingkat 1, Menara DBKL, Jalan Raja Laut 50350 Kuala Lumpur.Contact: 1800-88-2600 | 03-261799054. TALIAN NURContact: 15999 | [email protected]5. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)Contact: +03-7956 3488 |[email protected] | Website

Here are more counsellors and therapists available in the Klang Valley:

                Where To Find Counsellors And Therapists In The Klang Valley

Remember, asking for help is not a sign of weakness.

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Find This Man A Girlfriend And He'll Pay You USD10,000 In Cold Hard Cash

Everyone, meet 29-year-old Ren Lu You, a good looking, smart and well-built dude from Birmingham, Alabama. He is looking for a girlfriend.

Handsome lad.
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But he isn't gonna try out on some phoney dating site nor is he going to the nearest bar. He's done all of that...

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That is why he is paying a total of USD10,000 (RM38,286) in COLD HARD CASH to whomever that finds him a girl. If you think money can't buy happiness, think again my friends.

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Ren isn't looking for a temporary stand in or a fling tho. He wants to go steady, you know what I'm saying? That's why you'll get the cash ONLY if the girl stays with him for over 6 MONTHS.

To help him better his cause for love, he set up a website with all his vital stats. Also, he wants to prove that he is a legit dude looking for a girl - not a Nigerian prince of some sorts (we don't really get the reference, but that's what he said).

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The website is really well done. So polished and well designed.

According to Ren, he has been going out on dates for the past 12 months after moving to Birmingham, but he isn't seeing the results

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I moved to Birmingham last year for a job after finishing grad school. Having spent the last 12 months going on a lot of (some interesting, some dull, and a few utterly bizarre) dates, I decided to try something new.

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Which brings him to this interesting idea of paying someone to get him a girlfriend. Come to think of it, it kinda makes sense considering that he has an MBA and works in finance.

If you introduce me to a girl and I date her for more than 6 months, I'll pay you $10,000. It's pretty simple. I save a ton of time on finding romantic prospects and going on bad dates. You make a bunch of money for something you might have done for a friend, just for fun.

Ever since he started on this little project of his, Ren has received quite a few of submissions already and the dating process has been going pretty well

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The website has only been up a week, and Ren has already received a “deluge” of submissions. He said he has been happy to see that at least half of the submissions are either from people who are submitting themselves, and are ineligible for the money, or said they don’t want the cash.

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While many may question his way of finding the love of his life, Ren just wants a girl whom he can spend the rest of his life with. What a romantic...

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His ultimate goal is simple: He said he is just hoping to “find somebody really great and be their boyfriend.”

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We wish Ren all the best in finding a girlfriend because...

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Boys, what your mum says about you makes a whole lot of difference in your love life. Take note.

Speaking of love, this guy went above and beyond for his girlfriend:

                This Guy Would Do Anything For Love, Including Dressing Up Like His GF To Take Her Exam

Putting his love to the test.

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[VIDEO] Terkejut Dapat Sijil Ijazah Dalam 'Parcel', Graduan Sambut Konvokesyen Dengan Ibu

Umum sedia maklum, urusan pembelajaran banyak tertangguh akibat pandemik Covid-19 dan harus patuh norma baru, termasuklah majlis konvokesyen

Susulan penangguhan majlis istiadat konvokesyen ini, ramai graduan meluahkan rasa kecewa kerana tidak dapat menyambut hari bersejarah itu bersama keluarga mereka.Antara keluhan yang sering didengar adalah mereka penat belajar bertahun-tahun tetapi akhirnya tidak dapat merasa moment di hari konvokesyen seperti bekas graduan lain sebelum ini.Namun, setiap yang jadi pasti ada hikmah. Contohnya seperti seorang remaja lelaki ini yang kreatif mencipta kenangan majlis konvokesyennya sendiri bersama ibu tercinta.Ciapannya di laman sosial Twitter telah menarik tumpuan netizen apabila dia memuat naik videonya menerima parcel daripada Poslaju dan tidak menyangka tu adalah sijil ijazahnya.Lihat video penuh di bawah:

Semalam aku received parcel ni. Langsung tak expect ni sijil ijazah. So mmg aku takde footage dgn abg postmen  tapi yang penting dgn mak aku masuk sekali pakai uniform  pic.twitter.com/4QRxDmH6sL— Ahmad Nabil (@annabobiill) November 28, 2020

Bersyukur walaupun tidak dapat sambut majlis konvokesyen bersama kawan-kawan, dia tetap dapat menghabiskan pembelajaran dengan jayanya

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Ciapan itu telah mencecah 175,000 tontonan dan 13,000 tanda suka di Twitter. Menurut remaja lelaki yang bernama Nabil itu, dia bersyukur kepada Allah SWT kerana dikurniakan keluarga yang tidak jemu membantu dan memberi sokongan sepanjang pembelajarannya."Kepada kawan2 yg masih belajar. Belajar lah dgn ikhlas. Niatkan belajar kerana Allah. Pada yg masih belum bekerja, teruskan usaha. Teruskan doa, tawakal, dan usaha. Pada yg sudah bekerja, tahniah. Teruskan perjuangan dlm bidang pekerjaan. Utk semua, teruskan perjuangan anda!" katanya.

Ibu sporting siap pakai uniform semasa penyerahan sijil

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Selepas tularnya video tersebut, Nabil dihujani ratusan komen tahniah daripada netizen dan rata-rata mereka memuji kreativiti Nabil yang menyambut majlis konvokesyen sendiri di rumah bersama ibunya.Majlis olok-olok itu sememangnya seperti majlis istiadat konvokesyen yang biasa kita lihat, kerana siap ada emcee dan sound effect orang ramai tepuk tangan serta suara ibu Nabil yang bersorak nama anaknya semasa penyerahan sijil.Ibunya juga dipuji kerana sangat sporting dan siap memakai uniform polis semasa menyerahkan sijil ijazah dan sesi bergambar bersama Nabil.Antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Twitter:

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Apa-apa pun, tahniah buat Nabil dan semua graduan yang dah habis belajar. Great job guys!

LIKE Facebook dan follow Twitter SAYS SEISMIK dan temui segala cerita mesti kongsi sekarang!

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Drivers In Petaling Jaya Will Soon Be Able To Pay For Parking With This New App

Petaling Jaya will have its own parking payment app soon

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SoyaCincau reported that the new system is expected to be released on 1 May 2018. Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) said the app is meant to eliminate the hassle of looking for parking coupons as motorists will be able to buy and pay for parking digitally.

The Smart Selangor Parking app will first be tested in Dataran Sunway, a high-density area known for its parking problems

Dataran Sunway.
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The system will greatly reduce problem issues in Dataran Sunway, which has the most number of commercial parking bays at 1,522, Petaling Jaya mayor Datuk Mohd Azizi Mohd Aziz told The Star Online. Meanwhile, Petaling Jaya has a total of 24,484 parking lots.

To get started, users are required to create an account and top up a minimum credit of RM10. Parking rates will remain unchanged at 60 sen per hour, RM5 per day, and RM100 per month.

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To make a payment, users only need to key in the street name where the car is parked and proceed to pay or top up from wherever they are. The app also allows enforcement officers to issue summonses, which users can also pay and check via the app.

Once the system is up and running, the pay-and-display machines will become obsolete, leaving users with the option of paying via the app or scratch coupons

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MBPJ had terminated the services of parking concessionaire Godell Parking Sdn Bhd earlier this year and offered a scratch-and-display system while the app was being developed.

The Smart Selangor Parking app will be available to download on iTunes and Google Playstore from 23 April 2018

The app will be added to the list of smart initiatives that have been carried out by the Selangor government:

                3 Smart City Initiatives You Didn’t Know Were Already In Place In Selangor

All through technology!

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[VIDEO] Proud Student Cheers & Sings 'Saya Anak Malaysia' Alone At All England Open Stands

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Some sports tend to have a quieter audience with cheers and applause coming only at crucial moments. Badminton is one of them.
But Malaysian student Chan Wei Hoong understood the assignment. He knew he could not let our athletes feel alone all the way in the UK.

Singing at the top of his lungs at the 2022 All England Open in Birmingham, UK, Chan echoed the badminton hall with the song, Saya Anak Malaysia.The 19-year-old student sang the song during the match between Malaysia's Tan Kian Meng-Tan Wee Kiong and England's Sean Vendy and Ben Lane.It was an intense match for our men's doubles players, as home pair Sean Vendy and Ben Lane were the crowd favourite.In a video uploaded by @theone_xyz, a Twitter account dedicated to badminton, Chan's voice serenades the hall so loudly, even cameras picked up on his repeated "Saya Anak Malaysia" chant.

Chan Wei Hoong was heard singing 'Saya Anak Malaysia' during the match between Malaysia's Tan Kian Meng-Tan Wee Kiong and England's Sean Vendy and Ben Lane.
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"My favourite moment from yesterday's matches. 'Saya Anak Malaysia'," wrote @theone_xyz with a fire emoji.
"Whoever sang this during Tan Kian Meng-Tan Wee Kiong match, thank you! Saya terhibur (I was entertained)."

The tweet carrying the video went viral with almost 1,000 likes and over 23,000 views.It eventually caught Chan's attention, and he messaged @theone_xyz to share the excitement of watching the match in the UK.In a conversation, Chan shared that it was the only day he could watch the match as he is busy with university. He said that he even visited our national players' hotel."I saw M Thinaah, Hoo Pang Ron, Cheah Yee See, Ong (Yew Sin), and Teo (Ee Yi)," he said."I told them I was singing [to] them so passionately yesterday that they could literally hear me. After their matches, they [immediately came] and see me [...] and greet me [...]."

The man behind "Saya Anak Malaysia""What you give you get back"He supports our Malaysian players wholeheartedly & who ever thought that our players meet him after the match.Behind the scene act that we never knowTQ @DarenceChan!#AllEngland2022 pic.twitter.com/25PljqoAxB— Z (@theone_xyz) March 17, 2022

Malaysian student in the UK, Chan Wei Hoong.
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Speaking to SAYS, Chan shared that it is a norm in the UK where people cheer for their team by singing

"The main reason why I decided to sing this is because I find the implicit meaning of the song to be very unifying, especially within the later parts of the song 'i.e. Melayu, Cina, Iban, India'. And I feel like, as a country, sports is one way that can put aside any difference (if any of course)," said the sports journalism student at a university in Manchester in an email."This links to why I chose to sing a song like this. Furthermore, in the UK, people sing as a way to cheer on their team, compared to Asian countries, who would normally just chant a particular slogan.""So I thought it was a good idea to culturally appreciate the two different methods, and I found this song to sing.""Furthermore, having seen the success of the national team at the Asian Championships held in Shah Alam earlier in the year (which I would have gone to 200% if I was in the country), my inner patriotism has been lit up even more, as if it is wasn't high enough already. (Yes, I am patriotic even though I am in a foreign country)."

Chan took a photo with Rio Olympic silver medallist shuttler Goh Liu Ying.
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Chan brought a former Malaysian national badminton jersey to the stadium and it was signed by national shuttlers Man Wei Chong, Tee Kai Wun, Chen Tang Jie, Peck Yen Wei, Pearly Tan, M Thinaah, Hoo Pang Ron, Cheah Yee See, Lai Pei Jing, Tan Kian Meng, Tan Wee Kiong, Aaron Chia, Soh Wooi Yik, and Vivian Hoo.
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The 19-year-old added that he had also watched the match between Malaysia's Pearly Tan and M Thinaah and Brazil's Jaqueline Lima Samia Lima

Chan also admitted that he has a crush on Tan."Getting to watch them compete on the court in the flesh for the very first time in my life was just an absolute privilege, and seeing how the Pearly-Thinaah communicated with each other was also very interesting, and inspiring for someone like myself [...]," he told this SAYS writer."That was the match I believe that I gave [the] most oxygen to. I think I have lost count as to how many times I sang, 'LET'S GO PEARLY-THINAAH, LET'S GO'.""Lost my voice [for] it, but if they stand to benefit overall, I will do anything for them, and for Malaysia. Jia you!"

Chan took a photo with Tan and Thinaah after their win against the Brazilian pair.
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You can hear Chan's singing here:

My fav moment from yesterday's matches"Saya Anak Malaysia"Whoever sang this during Tan Kian Meng/Tan Wee Kiong match, thank you! Saya terhiburp/s: Can we use this as the new add on chanting for Malaysia selain Malaysia Boleh?#AllEngland2022 pic.twitter.com/mZUfMEYgOC— Z (@theone_xyz) March 17, 2022

Chan said he will vlog about his experience at the All England Open very soon. If you do not want to miss it, you can subscribe to his YouTube channel here.

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Horror Fans, Check Out This Haunted House Event That's Based On Karak Highway's Dark Lore

This Spotlight is sponsored by LIVESCAPE and HAUNTU MALAYSIA.

If you're a die-hard horror fan, you might have heard of HAUNTU, Malaysia's first immersive haunted house experience that takes you on a thrilling journey

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A haunted house like no other, HAUNTU was established in 2019, and has since been a popular go-to spot for all things horror.

Offering scream-worthy haunted house experiences with lifelike set pieces, spirited performances by actors, improvised dialogue, and tonnes of clues to uncover, HAUNTU is a haven for both horror and theatre fans alike

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But, what makes HAUNTU stand out among the rest is that you'll get to be part of the entire story, from unravelling the mysteries to witnessing haunting incidents.The best part? Your decisions throughout the session can impact the story's ending! Nice lahh.

And here's where things get even more exciting — in collaboration with Pepsi, LIVESCAPE and HAUNTU are launching a limited-time-only event, Pepsi Lost In Karak!

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A standalone event completely different from HAUNTU's previous episodes, Lost In Karak is taking place at the LINC, Kuala Lumpur, from 26 to 30 May. As the event's name suggests, it takes inspiration from the infamous Karak highway. Horror enthusiasts will know that Karak highway, one of Malaysia's most haunted places, is known for its scary urban legends that can send chills down your spine. And now, HAUNTU wants to bring the dark legends of Karak to life through a 30-minute interactive session. Are you BOLD enough to take on the challenge? ;)

Excited dy? Here's a deeper look into the story of Pepsi Lost In Karak:

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A huge corporation sent a group of scientists to a remote location somewhere on the west coast of Malaysia to acquire a rare type of wildflower. The wildflower is believed to contain properties that can be used in a vaccine. While on their way to the destination, the scientists' bus drifts away from the Karak highway and crashes in the middle of the forest. As the scientists attempt to make their way out of the forest, they encounter a mysterious creature. Wahh, super spooky, right? Boy, are you in for a terrifying ride.

Here's what else you can expect from HAUNTU's event:

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1. Enjoy the immersive experience the event has to offerThe entire experience will make you feel like you're truly part of the story, from surreal set designs to an engaging storyline and special effects. It's finally your chance to star in a horror story. ;) 2. Interact with the actors throughout the sessionBesides delivering the whole plot, the actors who play as ghosts or story characters will interact or carry out a task with you. So, play along with them!3. HAUNTU's event space is fully SOP compliantConcerned about all of the SOPs? Fret not, as the HAUNTU team is employing all the necessary requirements and measures to ensure that the event is a safe space for everyone.

So, are you bold enough to take on the challenge? Book your slot before 1 May to enjoy an early bird pricing of only RM29!

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Omgggg, RM29 for 30 minutes of horror is so worth it! Plus, each session accepts up to 13 players, so make sure to get your friends and family to join. There are about 29 sessions every day, from 11am to 10pm throughout the event period, so you can find the right time to accommodate everyone's schedules.After 1 May, all tickets will be priced at RM39 per pax. You better hurry and book now, as slots are already filling up fast!

So, whatchu waiting for? Hurry and book your slot to enjoy early bird pricing by heading over to HAUNTU's website today!

The contents of the Lost In Karak website such as text, graphics, images, and other materials are purely for show experiences and artistic purposes only. The content is not intended to culturally misappropriate or distort the identity and culture of the local Malaysian tribes and should not be treated as such.If you believe that the content may raise any potential issues to the portrayal of the local tribes, you are recommended to raise any concerns through Lost In Karak's official channels such as the official email account, so that they may handle any potential concerns in a professional and efficient manner.

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It's Official: Foot Locker Will Be Opening Its First Malaysian Outlet In 1 Utama

The famous American sportswear and footwear retailer will be opening their first Malaysian outlet in 1 Utama Shopping Centre

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The outlet, which is currently undergoing renovation, is located in Old Wing Level G. A source has said that the outlet is expected to open around December this year.

Similar to JD Sports, Foot Locker has pieces and collections that are exclusive only to them

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Malaysian Sneakerheads have no need to order their shoes from overseas and ship them in at a high price now!Moreover, Foot Locker often collaborates with brands like Adidas, Nike, FILA and more.

In addition to the Malaysian outlet, the 30-year-old brand also plans to open 40 more outlets worldwide

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Besides having over 600 stores in Europe alone, they recently opened an outlet in Singapore.However, there is no news yet on whether there will be a second Malaysian outlet.

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You'll Get Some Awesome Freebies If You Pre-Order The New Canon Camera Now

This Spotlight is sponsored by Canon.

Are you a photography enthusiast in the market for a new, or perhaps even your first, professional camera?

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Canon's latest release, the EOS M50, is the perfect entry-level camera that allows you to easily capture and share your favourite moments

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It promises reliability with its high quality image capturing and video recording capabilities. So whether it's vacations, special moments with loved ones, or important milestones, you won't need to worry about not having anything to remember them by or having to settle for blurry, low quality photos and videos.It's also super easy to use so it's great for first timers who are just starting to get a feel for photography. Capture and share whenever and wherever you want, without being confused over complicated functions.

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And if you're a college or university student majoring in a creative field (mass comm, arts, multimedia, etc.), you'll definitely need a good but affordable camera like the EOS M50 for all your coursework.TL;DR: this is the camera for you if you're looking for something that won't blow your budget and is easy to use, but still able to fulfill all your creative needs! It makes for a great practice camera to learn the ropes of using a DSLR.

The EOS M50 is a mirrorless camera that comes with some awesome features and functions, making it a great adaptable, and all-rounded camera

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Here's the full list of all its impressive tech specs:24.1 MP APS-C size CMOSNew DIGIC 8 image processor with improved auto focus and tracking focus for video shootingDual Pixel CMOS AFISO 25600Built-in Electronic View Finder (EVF)Vari-Angle LCD touch monitor which makes it easier to shoot from various angles4K 24p/25p videoWi-Fi / NFC / Bluetooth low energy technology

And if you pre-order by 18 March 2018*, you'll get a ton of awesome freebies thrown in! Here's how it works:

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Purchase one of the following:1. EOS M50 (body) - RM2,7992. EOS M50 (EF-M 15-45mm) - RM3,1993. EOS M50 (EF-M 15-45mm) + (EF-M 55-200mm) - RM4,299Choose one of the following freebie options:1. Option A: freebies worth RM1,017LP-E12 battery packEF-EOS M mount adapter (without tripod collar)Camera bag32GB SD card2. Option B: free Selphy CP1300 photo printer + freebies worth RM947Selphy CP1300 photo printerRP-108 4R photo printer paperCamera bag32GB SD card*This promotion is exclusively available at Canon Image Square stores and the Canon Official Store on Lazada Malaysia.

Don't miss out! Visit your nearest Canon Image Square to find out more or just pre-order online at Canon Official Store on Lazada today.

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