6 Escape Rooms Around KL & PJ That'll Give You The Thrill Of Your Life

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Sometimes watching a thriller isn't as much fun as starring in one yourself

Fun weekend activities often depend on one's interests. From organising a movie marathon to cafe hopping around the trendiest eateries, routines can be boring and mundane for the most part if we don't spice it up here and there.So why not switch things up every now and again? Surprise your friends and family with a good scare for their dose of adrenaline.

Here are six of the best escape rooms to try out around PJ and KL:

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1. Hauntu

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An immersive experience that will probably leave sensitive souls a little traumatised, Hauntu boasts terrifying 60-minute escape rooms that'll have you dying to get out of. Including interactions with live actors as part of the scripts in many of the rooms, you'll need to choose your path to ensure your survival. Take caution with every decision you make though, as there are different endings as to what may or may not happen with each step you take.Address:360, Jalan Tun Razak, Pudu, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, WPKL.Operating hours:2pm-10pm (Monday, Wednesday to Friday).11am-10pm (Saturday and Sunday).Closed on Tuesday.

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2. Fifthroom

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The charm and appeal of Fifthroom is the diversity they explored during the COVID-19 lockdown. While other escape rooms on this list include an array of stories and state-of-the-art technology behind it, this escape room introduced an online escape game that gives you 24 hours to solve a mystery! The choice is all yours — escape a room in their locale, or escape a room in the comfort of your own home.Address:6, B1-03A & B1-E-03A, Basement 1, MyTown Shopping Centre, Jalan Cochrane, Seksyen 90, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.Operating hours:10am-10pm (Daily).

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3. MAZE Escape Room

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The biggest escape room to grace Malaysia thus far, MAZE is likely to test your skills more than some of the others on this list. From a story where you'll need to dance your way to success, to another that literally requires you to 'play patient' to a sickening doctor, you're definitely going to have your heart pumping to try and get out of any of these rooms as fast as you can.Address:16, Jalan PJS 11/18, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.Operating hours:11am-11pm (Daily).

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4. Breakout

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Mind-boggling and intensely satisfying, we'd highly suggest Breakout to those who're looking to test their agility in a considerably short period of time. From being handcuffed to a structure, or being trapped in a cage, your will and wit won't get you far without any teamwork. Another escape room with an online option on the list, we couldn't forget Malaysians outside of KL; A branch is available at The Shore, Melaka.Address (NU Sentral):L4-09A (Level 4), NU Sentral Shopping Centre 201, Jalan Tun Sambathan, 50470, Kuala Lumpur.Address (Avenue K):L2-16 (Level 2), Avenue K Shopping Mall 156, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.Operating hours:10am-10pm (Daily).

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5. Mission-Q

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An escape room strategically located in Sunway Pyramid, a highlight of Mission-Q would be the ability to bring up to 10 people for a single game. From horror, to mystery, and even pure heroic storylines, you'll be spoilt for choice when choosing which room you'll wanna escape first.Address:F1.19A, 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.Operating hours:10am-10pm (Daily).

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6. Escape Room

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Ending our list with a bang is the escape room that has stood the test of time: Escape Room KL. Popular among many (including students, families, tourists, and even corporations), there are a total of nine games (that we know of) in various genres to choose from. Whether you want to explore Wonderland, find a way out of a haunted house, or even find the culprit to a stolen chocolate recipe, it's quite certain that you'll be kept on your toes at every moment!Address:Level 7, Berjaya Times Square Mall 1, Jalan Imbi, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.Operating hours:11am-8pm (Daily).

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You Can Finally Scroll Through Netflix Without Trailers Popping Up

If you find trailers that autoplay on Netflix absolutely annoying, then we have good news for you!

Netflix has finally added a setting to disable trailers that automatically play in the background when you hover on a title.On Thursday, the streaming service tweeted that they "heard the feedback loud and clear" and have added the new feature for its users.

Some people find this feature helpful. Others not so much. We’ve heard the feedback loud and clear — members can now control whether or not they see autoplay previews on Netflix. Here's how: https://t.co/6V2TjEW6HD https://t.co/zbz4E8fVab— Netflix US (@netflix) February 6, 2020

For years, people have been complaining about the auto preview function. Well, guys, Netflix has finally heard our cries.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can disable the autoplay setting:

Step one: Sign in to your Netflix account from a web browser and select 'Manage Profiles'

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Then, click on the profile you want to update.

Step two: Uncheck the option to 'Autoplay previews while browsing on all devices'

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According to Netflix, there may be a slight delay before the setting takes effect.However, you can try switching to another profile, then switching back to reload your profile with the updated setting.

And voila! You can now scroll in peace.

Thank you, Netflix. <3

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                This Netflix Show Is Based On A Real-Life Old Tradition Of Ghost Marriages In Malaysia

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Fire At Burst Pipeline Opens 'Portal To Hell' In The Middle Of The Ocean

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This morning, 3 July, the Twitter feed of Malaysians was filled with absolutely real but unbelievable footage of the ocean on fire, literally

"The ocean is on fire” is one of those things that you can type and it’s true and yet it doesn’t feel believable https://t.co/EouJfQIbjq— Brian Kahn (@blkahn) July 2, 2021

The seemingly "portal to hell" opened up after a rupture in an undersea gas pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico early on Friday, 2 July

It appears hell has opened up in the Gulf of Mexico.— Kate  (@ImSpeaking13) July 2, 2021

Did not have 'portal to hell opens' on my 2021 Bingo card. https://t.co/P07bAeDjGO— Alyssa J. (@cookiemonstaly) July 3, 2021

It sent bright orange flames of fire to the ocean surface

 Incendio registrado en aguas del Golfo de México A 400 metros de la plataforma Ku-Charly (dentro del Activo Integral de Producción Ku Maloob Zaap)Una válvula de una línea submarina habría reventado y provocado el incendioEsta fuera de control hace 8 horas pic.twitter.com/KceOTDU1kX— Manuel Lopez San Martin (@MLopezSanMartin) July 2, 2021

It took fire-fighting boats more than five hours to put out the fire

According to a report in Reuters, the fire on the ocean surface west of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula has now been extinguished after more than five hours of fire-fighting boats spraying more water on the flame.The fire began in an underwater pipeline that connects to a platform at Mexico's state-owned oil company Pemex's flagship Ku Maloob Zaap oil development, the Reuters report said.

Although, the irony of fighting a fire in the water with... water was not lost on many

We know we're doing our best for the planet when we have to SPRAY WATER ON THE OCEAN BECAUSE WE SET IT ON FIRE!!!! https://t.co/s2BIpakwhq— Rex Huppke (@RexHuppke) July 2, 2021

Ocean pe paani phek ke kya milega? https://t.co/F1MRsj3KnU— Shashwata Datta (@DragonOfDoom) July 3, 2021

Never in your life forget the time humans caught the ocean on fire and then tried to put it out by spraying water on it. https://t.co/W7D5Qezfp3— Judge Dave Anthony PsyD, PHD, MD, Esquire. (@daveanthony) July 2, 2021


Lebih 17k 'Shares', Lelaki Ini Kongsi Resepi Ayam Asap Teh Yang 'Juicy' & Ringkas!

Apa sahaja lauk ayam di meja makan, pasti laku punyalah! Begitu juga dengan hidangan Ayam Asap Teh ini. Bunyi pelik tetapi sangat menyelerakan!

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Perapan ayam yang manis, savoury dan isi ayam yang juicy pasti akan menaikkan selera anda. Bukan itu sahaja, ayam juga diasapkan dengan teh hitam, beras dan gula perang yang memberikan aroma harum kepada ayam tersebut. Untuk pengetahuan anda, resepi ini sangat terkenal di kalangan orang Cina kerana rasanya yang sangat enak. Wajib cuba!

Untuk resepi Ayam Asap Teh yang unik dan lazat, ikuti resepi perkongsian pengguna Facebook Kamarul Ariffin Nor Sadan yang telah mendapat sebanyak 17k shares!

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Antara bahan-bahan yang diperlukan adalah:

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Bahan-bahan perap½ ekor ayam (bahagian dada atau bahagian paha)½ sudu teh lada hitam1 sudu minyak bijan2 sudu sos tiram2 sudu kicap pekat2 sudu madu2 ulas bawang putih2 inci haliaGaram secukup rasaBahan perasap3 uncang teh hitam3 sudu beras3 sudu gula perang

Ikuti cara-cara membuatnya pula:

			1. Bersihkan ayam terlebih dahulu.

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			2. Gaulkan kesemua bahan-bahan perap. 3. Ambil separuh dari campuran sos dan gaul dengan ayam. Perapkan selama beberapa minit.

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			4. Sediakan tempat pengukus dan didihkan air pada api yang besar.5. Letakkan ayam di atas pengukus. Letakkan juga halia dan bawang putih untuk menaikkan aroma das rasa.

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			6. Tutupkan pengukus dengan rapi dan kukus ayam selama 30 hingga 40 minit. (20-30 minit untuk bahagian dada)

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			7. Setelah 40 minit, angkat ayam dari pengukus.

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			8. Sapukan lebihan sos perapan pada yang dah dikukus.

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			9. Sediakan perasap ayam dengan menggunakan pembalut aluminium. (lihat gambar)

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			10. Letakkan beras, teh hitam dan gula perang dalam aluminium foil dan gaulkan.

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			11. Letakkan dalam kuali pada api yang besar sehingga berasap. Apabila sudah berasap, letakkan ayam dan jaring pengukus di atas bahan perasap dan tutupkan.

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			12. Apabila sos sudah kering, tambahkan satu lagi lapisan sos perapan. Rehatkan ayam dan biarkan sos menjadi kering.

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Tips tambahan: Simpankan lebihan air kukusan ayam dan sos perapan untuk dijadikan sup.

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Apabila Ayam Asap Teh sudah siap, inilah hasilnya. Lihat sahaja betapa juicy dan lazatnya ayam ini. Sedap dinikmati begitu sahaja atau dengan sepinggan nasi!

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A Chef, A Tattoo Artist, And A Custom Bike Maker Tell Us About Their Super Cool Jobs

VANS has recently launched 'Made for the Makers', a new line of sneakers aimed at those who work in the creative industries

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'Made for the Makers' celebrates everyday creatives and their diverse creative pursuits within art, music, action sports, and street culture. It has been meticulously designed for tough jobs and made specifically for the creative communities that embody them.

So in the spirit of celebrating this new collection, we partnered up with VANS to talk to three Malaysian 'makers' who are pursuing their unique and creative dream jobs:

1. For Chef Sufiz, the turning point was when his father gave him an ultimatum: take his passion for the culinary arts seriously or join the army. There was no going back once he decided to take the plunge and realise his full potential as a chef.

That's Chef Sufiz on the left.
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He's definitely come a long way from his training days in Hamburg, Germany. Back then, his tasks included scrubbing mussels and peeling prawns (something that takes up half the day) as well as cleaning the freezer from top to bottom and keeping inventory, all while the freezer remained on. He got yelled at a lot, was under a lot of pressure, and had to navigate a language barrier, but the experience and skills he gained there are part of what helped him to get where he is today."Someone told me that you’ve got to be a little crazy to be a chef because if you're too sensitive or too serious then it’s not your calling. You’ve got to enjoy it to survive."

Chef Sufiz now runs a catering service called Soofeast, which initially started when he cooked for friends and family on his days off as a form of side income

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He catered for cozy private events like birthdays, Christmas lunch and dinners, buka puasa sessions, festive events, and barbecues, before Soofeast started to grow in popularity through word of mouth. Eventually, Chef Sufiz was even invited to cook for VIP guests like TunkuAmpuan of Negeri Sembilan, Tun Musa Hitam, and Dato’ Seri Siti Nurhaliza. He recently had the one-of-a-kind experience of collaborating with the Teaffani Catering team to customise and prepare a 3-course meal, served 50 meters above the ground for Dining in the Sky.He also emphasised the importance of staying comfortable in the kitchen with the right kind of shoes and clothes: "Anti-slip, water proof, easy to clean and goes with everything in your closet. It’s important to be comfortable since it’s going to be a long shift, nothing too thick cos the kitchen is hot!"

What makes Soofeast unique is that they tend to focus more on small groups of diners besides doing the usual buffet spreads, finger food bars, and outdoor catering

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"Think of it as having a personal chef experience in your own home. We take pride in using local and seasonal produce enhanced with the best quality ingredients in all our dishes. Food is our passion; our meals speak for themselves. We believe in creating a food network with every feast."Find out more on Instagram: Chef Sufiz | Soofeast

2. Taco Joe credits his foray into the world of tattooing to his friend Jim Losaria, who convinced Joe out of college to work in his tattoo shop

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But his creative influences started long before, from being into punk and skateboarding while growing up, which he says exposed him "into an onslaught of creative freedom from the gritty cut-paste in punk zines and skate magazines".Everything took off when he started working at Jim's tattoo shop, Joe's love and obsession took root and continued to grow. Today, he's a tattoo artist and part owner of Wayang Kulit Tatu, a tattoo studio based in Subang Jaya.Wayang Kulit Tatu is driven by 4 all-style tattoo artists who pride themselves on their "individual styles in great respect to tattoo traditions". They design and personalise tattoos according to all the requests and specifications of their progressive clientele.

A typical working day for Joe includes doing preliminary research for upcoming bookings as well as focusing intensely on the tattoo sessions he has lined up for the day

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Working long hours spent sitting all day means that comfort is Joe's first priority when it comes to choosing what to wear, especially when it comes to his shoes."Sneakers that are able to hug my soles and provide long-hour happiness. Happy feet makes me happy indeed. I look for thick heavy soles that don't break on the sides, mostly shoes that are built for abuse and tear."Despite having worked on numerous unique tattoo designs for a wide range of different people, the ones that are particularly memorable to Joe are ones with a personal connection.In particular, one of his most memorable tattoo experiences is when he and his business partner Julian tattooed each other out in the raw wilderness, next to glaciers in Iceland. He also considers tattooing his mother as his biggest achievement to date.

Joe does occasionally struggle with having to keep up a creative momentum on a daily basis but he refuses to let that stand in his way

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"My goal is to keep truckin! I want to keep producing solid tattoos and keep my clients walking out the door stoked and happy. Maybe also to tattoo my mother again, I'd really like that."Find out more on Instagram: Taco Joe | Wayang Kulit Tatu

3. Skateboarding enthusiasts will definitely have heard of Pa’din Musa, but may not know that he also runs Abah&Sons, a custom bike shop

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What started out as a hobby of restoring old vintage Lambretta scooters, grew into a love for custom Harley bikes. It was this love for choppers, bobbers, and everything in between that led Pa'din to take up learning different methods of building bikes.Through Abah&Sons, Pa'din gets to put his skills to use and live out that passion by building custom bikes according to the various preferences of his customers. He mostly works on Harleys and does both building from scratch as well as modifying the standard Harley bike into a custom one. The bikes he makes have an extra personal touch as most of the parts used are handmade in-house at the Abah&Sons workshop.

Besides learning all the necessary skills himself and building his repertoire from the ground up, Pa'din has faced his own fair share of other struggles, both minor and serious

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For example, he remembers a time when he hilariously failed to kickstart a bike."Tried a hundred times but the bike just wouldn't fire up and in the end I realised that there was no petrol in the gas tank but that was only after my leg already felt like it's going to tercabut!"But he also mentioned a particular struggle that impacts his business: how the currency exchange makes it difficult for him to bring in some great bike parts from the US and Europe.

But his love for both building and riding bikes makes it all worthwhile at the end of the day

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"I love riding my custom bikes and never get bored of riding it. Plus, the idea of building custom bikes will never end and is always evolving. I want to continue to build more bikes the way I want it to be built."

Pa'din also shared with us about his special go-to pair of VANS sneakers that was specially designed just for him

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Pa'din usually looks for shoes that are cheap and comfortable but still makes him look good and cool, something he values despite working with dirty black oils and in uncomfortable surroundings.So it's no surprise that his custom pair of VANS ticks all those boxes."The idea for the design came when I saw a friend wearing an old style riding jacket which had the colors I ended up using for the shoes. The shoes also have the tire thread pattern that I use on my custom bikes and a zebra crossing pattern on the soles.The best part is that the insoles have two different Malay traditional poems on them, one on each, written by my sons, Faheem and Fayyad."Find out more on Instagram: Pa'din Musa | Abah&Sons

VANS wants to celebrate makers and give them a way to stay comfortable on the job without having to compromise on style with their new 'Made for the Makers' classic collection

Built to maximise comfort while still allowing their creative personalities to shine through, these new sneakers lets makers like Chef Sufiz, Pa'din Musa, and Taco Joe do what they love all day, every day without sacrificing personal style.The 'Made for the Makers' line is also specially designed to be tough and durable so creative professionals who are running around or on their feet all day don't have to worry about their shoes getting damaged easily.

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The collection features sleek, all-black versions of beloved Vans silhouettes – the Sk8-Hi Reissue UC, Old Skool UC, Authentic UC and Classic Slip-On UC. Each style comes with the following features:Vulcanized lugged outsole for increased tractionVansguard canvas uppers to repel liquid and dirtA contoured, drop-in UltraCush sockliner for all-day maximum comfort

The VANS 'Made for the Makers' collection is now available in VANS outlets nationwide, ranging from RM299 – RM399 per pair. Get yours today!

Click here to find out more.


What Is "Jaga Muka" And Why It's A Big Thing Among Asians

"I'll get the bill."
"Aiyo. Don't need lah. Let me do it."

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Have you ever been in a situation where you're about to pay the bill but a family member or friend would "fight" as to who would pay for the meal?  This would go on for a few minutes before one of you offers to split the bill equally until eventually someone "wins" and pays the bill for everyone.  After this, the person on the receiving end is likely to politely refuse the person who paid and offers to pay back, but he or she would usually relent and accept the treat eventually.  Sounds familiar?

Why do we fight to pay the bill?
Most would say that it's because of the "face" (or air muka in Malay) value that is predominant in Asian cultures.

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The concept of "face" has been said to be an integral part of the social structure in Asian culture and it is very closely related to shame.  To put it simply, the "face culture" refers to the embedded desire to avoid humiliation and embarrassment or maintain dignity and preserve reputation (or jaga muka in Malay) - whether it is one's own or other people's. This culture can easily influence our everyday interactions and communication.  In the case of paying bills, the person who paid the bill is perceived to be more well-off and generous, thus gaining a reputation for doing so. However, say in a situation where a person loses control of his/her emotions or shows embarrassment in public, it is perceived as a negative display of behaviour. This is what we call as "losing face".  Remember the time when you got a scolding from your mother for throwing a tantrum at the shopping mall? She was probably upset that you've embarrassed her (as everyone would be looking at the kid who was crying) and made her "lose face" in the public.

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We go to great lengths just to save face

As most Asian communities are collective societies, the concept of face is not just for individuals, but it also extends to families, schools, companies, and even the nation itself.  If something goes wrong, we tend to discuss them privately rather than in public spaces. There's also the tendency to suppress negative opinions and emotions about a particular person or subject as a sign of respect and to avoid causing shame or dishonour.For instance, you may have food stuck in your teeth and it's not a pleasant sight. Yet, none of your friends who see it would you actually tell you about it, leaving you to discover it much later. Why? Because they don't want to make you feel embarrassed. Granted, it may be already embarrassing for you to have something stuck in your teeth without you realising it, but your friends probably didn't want to further embarrass you by pointing it out.  Meanwhile, in a workplace setting, your boss may refrain from reprimanding you in front of your colleagues, to ensure that you don't "lose face".

This "face culture" also explains why some people tend to say "yes" when they really mean "no", and vice versa

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When you're invited to an event but you're reluctant to attend it, do you find yourself saying, "I'll think about it" or "Maybe", instead of an outright "No" for an answer?  Higher-context cultures tend to be more common among Asians, and the real message communicated is implied rather that explicitly stated in writing or when spoken. We're expected to be able to read between the lines.  In line with the concept of "face", some people may avoid directly and openly saying "no" to save face or give face. Saying "no" is considered rude, and rejection is impolite and contradicts the principles of collectivism and group harmony.

On top of the fear of saying "No", face culture could also sometimes be an obstacle for someone who's seeking help

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This concept has caused some people to even fear the idea of admitting their shortcomings or pointing out another person's faults due to fear of "losing face". For example, it may be a norm in the West to seek professional help such as counselling when dealing with sensitive matters, but there is a nagging perception among Asians that frowns upon the idea of looking for an "outsider's help" as this could lead to "losing face".  There is an unwillingness to discuss or acknowledge problems openly due to fears of social stigma and shame as the society generally perceives the act of asking for help as a sign of weakness or incompetency.

However, it is also because of this "face" that we take pride in any kinds of achievements associated with us

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As much as we try not to make someone "lose face", we also try to help people to "gain face" often, especially when we get to leverage on the person's increased face value. Think about all the times we've celebrated the people who have done the nation proud — from sportspeople like Datuk Wira Lee Chong Wei and Datuk Nicol Ann David to young achievers such as Heidy Quah, who won the Queen's Young Leaders Award, and Nur Adlyka Ainul Annuar who discovered the evidence of black holes situated close to the Milky Way.Their successes and achievements have helped them to gain their own face, and indirectly helped to increase the nation's face value as well.  On the extreme end, there have been instances when we are quick to "claim" the achievements of others even if they are only "Malaysian-born" or have lived all their lives outside of Malaysia and have almost little to no connection to Malaysia.

If we observe closely, there are so many things that we decide to do or not to do everyday because of face

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Understanding how face culture works is not just important for interpersonal communication between two individuals, but also for different levels of communication including at professional settings or even for diplomatic ties between nations.  While we put a great amount of effort to save our face and preserve our honour, sometimes, there is a great cost to it. From little things such as deciding on a place to eat lunch with your colleagues or clients to deciding to get something you could not afford and eventually going into debt — all because you cared too much about wanting to raise your prestige or reputation. The cost of saving or gaining face may not always be tangible, but it is almost a definite that there is a cost to face-saving.  No doubt, the face culture is deeply ingrained in our Asian culture and etiquette but perhaps it's time for us to rethink how we value face and if it's worth all the complications and trouble, just because we want to save face.

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What's your experience with the "face culture"? Share with us in the comment section below.


Hotel Makes Guests Pay Extra Upon Arrival Despite Completing Their Bookings Online

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A hotel in Teluk Intan, Perak, has come under fire for making its guests pay additional fees for their rooms, despite having completed their bookings on Agoda

Facebook user Nazeerah Bashah highlighted her unpleasant experience of booking a room at TnT Novelty Vacation House in community group Hotel Review Malaysia on Monday, 26 December.In the now-viral post, Nazeerah wrote that she booked a triple sharing room for three adults and two children below the age of 12 at the hotel for one night on Christmas, 25 December, through Agoda.However, upon her arrival at the hotel, she was welcomed with accusatory questions by the staff at reception."Let me see your booking? You booked through Agoda. [It's a scam]. How can this room be this cheap? This also happened to another group today," Nazeerah quoted the female staff as saying.The woman then asked her to pay an additional RM180."You have to pay RM180 for a new room, or just cancel. If you cancel, you will not get a refund. If you pay the new amount, you can get the refund from Agoda," Nazeerah was told.

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Bewildered, Nazeerah said she immediately made a complaint to Agoda about the hotel

"The staff at Agoda were also given the same treatment, they said the female staff was also rude to them," said the regular Agoda user.She said Agoda then offered to pay the additional charges so that Nazeerah and her family could still spend the night at the hotel.However, the female staff told Agoda that she would only accept payment if Nazeerah herself paid up front at the hotel then and there.Nazeerah told SAYS that she walked out of the place and spent the night at another hotel in Teluk Intan because she was fed up with the receptionist's behaviour."Have a good day. We won't waste our money at your hotel!" she wrote.

The dissatisfied holiday-goer later found out online that the hotel had been doing the same thing to previous hotel guests

As sighted by SAYS, the hotel has 430 Google reviews and a 2.1-star rating as of writing.While there were positive reviews commending the hotel for its clean, comfortable surroundings and unique wooden decor, the hotel was also plagued with guests complaining about the hotel's rude owner, a woman they named as Ms Tan.As with Nazeerah's experience, many said Ms Tan was also rude to them and had asked them to pay up after calling the online hotel reservation platforms, Agoda and Booking.com, scams.There were also reviews alleging that the owner was racist.

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When asked for comment, TnT Novelty Vacation House sent SAYS a series of emails explaining their side of the story

However, instead of acknowledging that her customers had paid the prices as advertised online, the hotel owner claimed that she was the victim and blamed the reservation platforms for the issues instead.According to Tan, she partnered with Booking.com and Agoda to advertise her hotel's rooms. However, she had only advertised larger, family-sized rooms on Booking.com and standard-sized rooms on Agoda.She said the issue occurs when Agoda also advertises the larger rooms from Booking.com on its website at a discounted price, not to her knowing or power."I do not know why Agoda puts all the Booking.com rooms in Agoda without my knowledge, and the image for the RM450 family deluxe is put on the RM189 family room [listing]. A lot of customers scold me when they order the family room because they expect the family deluxe room as per the picture shown in Agoda," she wrote.

The hotel owner also admitted to scolding people for breaking her homestay's strict rules, and instead blamed her guests for tarnishing her property's image

She called Booking.com customers "cheeky" and up to "hanky panky" by always trying to bring in more guests than their room's stated capacity."Sometimes the customer brings more people into my homestay. So for sure, they have to pay extra money. If they are reluctant to pay for the extra people, I have no choice but to ask them to cancel their booking and I will help them get their money with no penalty charges to them," she said."Failure to follow the law of homestay rules must be impose the penalty of one night fee right? (sic) I do believe right is right, wrong is wrong. No such thing as customer is always right."The owner also sent SAYS a screenshot of herself scolding a hotel guest for bringing in more children than she had declared in her booking.

Image via Tan (Provided to SAYS)

Speaking to SAYS, Nazeerah hopes that the authorities will look into the matter with the hotel

"This has not only happened to me. Many travellers have been cheated by this property," she said.SAYS has also reached out to Agoda for comment on the issue but has yet to receive a reply.


TikTok User Offers To Buy Groceries For Melaka Housewife But Steals Her Jewellery Instead

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A housewife in Melaka recently fell victim to a robber whom she befriended on TikTok

Melaka Criminal Investigation Department chief ACP Mohd Sukri Kaman told Bernama that on Saturday, 10 July, at around 11am, the suspect went to the 54-year-old victim's house at Taman Desa Air Merbau. He entered the home and then fled with the victim's jewellery worth RM7,000.

Melaka Criminal Investigation Department chief ACP Mohd Sukri Kaman.
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The suspect had befriended the victim on TikTok two weeks before the incident.
He offered to take the housewife along to purchase groceries at a nearby supermarket but when he showed up at her house, he robbed her instead.

Mohd Sukri said, "The suspect tricked the victim by entering her home and stealing her jewellery before running away. The victim then filed a police report at 10.20pm on the same day."He then added that since 1 January, his team has received two reports where victims are tricked into believing that they are about to receive aid before falling victim to theft.

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The police urged the public to be more careful and they encourage people to only accept aid from trustworthy bodies such as the government as well as registered non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

Members of the public are also reminded to never give out any personal information, such as your name and address, to suspicious individuals or new acquaintances on social media.Mohd Sukri said that there is a group of individuals who exploit the COVID-19 situation by reaching out to victims and pretending to offer aid. After which, they will carry out crimes such as theft or robbery."The Melaka police is taking these cases of impersonation and crime seriously and will not hesitate to take stern action," he added.

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These 17 Train Stations Are So Beautiful It's Hard To Believe They're Not Museums

1. Kiyevskaya Station - Koltsevaya Line Hall, Moscow, Russia

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2. Formosa Boulevard Station - Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Formosa Boulevard is a transfer station for the Red and Orange Line in Kaohsiung City. The station is famous for the "Dome of Light," the world's largest public art installation that comprises individual pieces of colored glass.
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3. T-Centralen Station -Stockholm, Sweden

In "T-Centralen," "T" is an abbreviation for "tunnelbana," which in Swedish means "underground" or "subway."
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4. Central Park Station Station - Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Central Park Station Station - Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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5. Rådhuset, Stockholm, Sweden

This magnificent metro station in Rådhuset, Stockholm was built in 1975, and it serves as one of the best examples of organic architecture in the world! Commuters would be forgiven for thinking they had entered into a stunning underground cave or museum when they hopped off at this metro station!
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6. Bockenheimer Warte Station - Frankfurt, Germany

The Bockenheimer Warte Station is one of the most important transfer stations of the Frankfurt subway system. Here the C-line crosses with the U6 and U7, as well as the U4 which runs in the D-tunnel. You can also transfer to various bus lines and trams here.
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7. Bund Sightseeing Tunnel - Shanghai, China

The Bund Sightseeing Tunnel may not officially be a subway. However, it is a train trip well worth taking. To be exact, the Bund is a tunnel that runs underneath the Pu river.
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8. Slavyansky Bulvar Station - Moscow, Russia

The Moscow International Portal describes the stations of the Moscow subway as "underground palaces of Moscow."
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9. O'Hare Station, Chicago, Illinois

This metro station in Chicago, Illinois is one of America's most beautiful and impressive metro stations, and it isn't hard to see why! Located at O'Hare International Airport, the walls are made entirely from luminous, colored glass bricks. This metro station is definitely well worth the trip!
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10. Changi Airport MRT Station - Singapore

Changi Airport Mass Rapid Transition (MRT) Station was opened on February 8th, 2002. It serves as a pedestrian link between Terminals 2 and 3, as well as a connection to Singapore Expo, the largest convention and exhibition venue in Singapore with over 100,000 square meters of column-free, indoor space spread over 10 halls.
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11. Zoloti Vorota Station - Kiev, Ukraine

Zoloti Vorota Station - Kiev, Ukraine
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12. Olaias Station - Lisbon, Portugal

Like many others in Portugal, it boasts a contemporary interior design, including dramatic coloring and exquisitely crafted tiles. The International Architecture Yearbook, Issue 5, provides a great overview of the artistic highlights of the station.
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13. Puhung Station - Pyongyang, North Korea

Did you know that the Pyongyang Metro is the deepest in the world? The track runs 360 ft (110 m) underground! This station in North Korea opened in 1987, and since then it has become a national treasure. The metro station is decorated beautifully with ornaments and murals.
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14. Federal Triangle Station - Washington D.C., U.S.A.

It was opened on July 1st, 1977, and on January 13th, 1982, was the unfortunate location of the system's first failure when an eastbound Metro train on the Orange Line derailed just east of the station resulting in three fatalities.
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15. Kirovsky Zavod Station - St. Petersburg, Russia

The St. Petersburg subway might not be as majestic as its Moscow counterpart, but it is still impressive. In fact, it deserves a mention simply because it is the deepest subway in the world by the average depth of all the stations.
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16. Stadion Station, Stockholm, Sweden

This is Stadium Station in Stockholm, and it has been decorated with murals of rainbows and various other quirky and colorful additions. This particular photograph makes the station almost look like an ice cave, and we think it's an awesome idea to decorate a station so impressively!
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17. Elektrozavodskaya Station, Moscow, Russia

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WTF, Did You Know That Bats The Size Of A Small Child Exist?

A photo of a bat said to be the "size of a human" has recently taken the Internet by storm

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On 24 June, Twitter user @AlexJoestar622 shared a screenshot of an earlier post:"Remember when I told y'all about the Philippines having human-sized bats? Yeah, this was what I was talking about."

Remember when I told y'all about the Philippines having human-sized bats? Yeah, this was what I was talking about pic.twitter.com/nTVIMzidbC— Alex (@AlexJoestar622) June 24, 2020

The photo, which has since been retweeted over 105,000 times, spooked out many while others joked that they'd make great housemates

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Image via Twitter

Image via Twitter

Before you start freaking out though, here are some things to know about these seemingly large creatures:

1. The bat in the photo is said to actually be the size of a small dog or a six-year-old child, not an average human

The image was originally posted in 2018 on Reddit and on Taiwan News. Photos of these bats are often taken from a distance or at a certain angle and do not show their actual size.

Looks bigger cause the photo was taken from a distance. Check this video:https://t.co/KAGxXSpz37— Earfun (@itsearfun) June 25, 2020

Some people explained that its 'human-size' is around 5.58ft (1.7 metres), and it is calculated based on its wingspan, not its height.

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Image via Twitter

2. Although it's unclear which species the one in the photo belongs to, several claims say that it's called the giant golden-crowned flying fox

However, other users beg to differ saying that the bat in the photo does not have the "distinct yellow shade" on its body that giant golden-crowned flying foxes usually have.

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Regardless of which species it is, fact-checking website Snopes explains that the bat in the image is probably a fruit bat or Old World fruit bat, also known as a large flying fox.Either way, this type of megabat does exist and the photo is not fake.

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3. Don't worry, they won't eat you. Megabats are harmless and feed on plants and fruits.

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They can usually be found in tropical areas where there are plenty of different fruits, nectar, and pollen to munch on. The giant golden-crowned flying fox in particular is a type of megabat native to the Philippines. They are one of the largest and rarest bats in the world and are classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Bottom line is that these are fascinating creatures and they can be pretty adorable too!

Not convinced? Watch this cute video of how bats pee:

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Report: Sources Say Hishammuddin To Be Made Deputy Prime Minister

Editor's note: This story has been updated to include the latest statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has refuted rumours that Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein will be appointed as Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister (DPM)

In a statement published today, 11 January, the PMO said that the matter concerning the appointment of a DPM is false news.The statement also refuted claims that Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin requires cancer treatment and clarified that he is healthy.

▪ Khabar angin mengatakan PM Muhyiddin perlu jalani rawatan berikutan kanser yang dialaminya adalah tidak benar.▪ Khabar angin yang menyatakan ada pelantikan untuk jawatan TPM adalah tidak benar.— Pejabat PM pic.twitter.com/1rlB55uwpV— BERNAMA TV  (@BernamaTV) January 11, 2021

Earlier this morning, it was reported that Hishammuddin will be made to helm the country's second top post as early as this week

"Hisham will be deputy prime minister ASAP," one of the sources told The Malaysian Insight.Hishammuddin is the Sembrong Member Parliament (MP) under UMNO. He currently does not hold any supreme leadership council position in his party, reported Malay Mail.He is the son of Tun Hussein Onn — Malaysia's third prime minister — as well as former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak's cousin.

Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.
Image via AFP via The Malaysian Insight

It is understood that Hishammuddin's alleged appointment was Bersatu's attempt to appease UMNO after the latter announced its intention to sever ties with Bersatu

Additionally, on 9 January, Machang MP Datuk Seri Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub officially announced the withdrawal of his support for Muhyiddin and Perikatan Nasional (PN).His one-man move has caused the PN coalition to lose its 111-seat simple majority. The government of the day currently only holds half of the seats in the Dewan Rakyat.Two seats are vacant following the passing of Batu Sapi MP Datuk Liew Vui Keong and Gerik MP Datuk Hasbullah Osman on 2 October 2020 and 16 November 2020 respectively.Although Hishammuddin's alleged appointment was intended to appease UMNO, The Malaysian Insight reported that the move might also ruffle the feathers with other senior leaders in the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition, such as PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awan and Senior Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.Both leaders were instrumental in the political manoeuvring to topple the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government, which took place in late February 2020.

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With that said, it is learnt that the component parties in PN were not informed about Hishammuddin's DPM appointment

An exclusive report by Sin Chew Daily also quoted sources as saying Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is also being considered for the position.The sources said a decision has yet to be made between Ismail and Hishammuddin — and that the final say will come from the Prime Minister.The PMO has since rubbished these claims.

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The PN government does not have a DPM — a first in Malaysian history. Instead, it has four senior ministers:

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KL Woman's Order Of "Chicken Invasion" Burger Came With Raw Chicken At This Cinema

On 25 May, a woman by the name of Pauline reached out to SAYS about an unappetising experience she and her friends had while watching 'Avengers: Endgame' at GSC Signature recently

Pauline told SAYS that her friends and she had gone to watch the latest Avengers movie at GSC Signature, The Gardens Mid Valley recently."My friend ordered the "Chicken Invasion" burger which was subsequently delivered into the cinema (a service they provide at GSC Signature). Because it was dark, as all cinemas are, she ate half the burger to only realise something was off," Pauline said."She looked at it with the flashlight on her phone and was absolutely disgusted," she told us, explaining that the burger came with raw chicken inside.

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According to Pauline, while she understands that sometimes mistakes can happen, large corporations shouldn't be able to get away with how they handle situations like these

She claims that when her friend went to inform the staff at the counter, the guy said that he can only refund the burger and cannot refund the drinks and fries."The following Monday, I gave GSC a call, after the first call to the office and telling them the whole story, they told me to call another number. After calling that number the lady flatly told me to send them an email. It took them a week for someone to call," Pauline told us, adding that GSC offered a 30% discount off the next burger.

However, the issue wasn't resolved as she rejected their offer

Once she rejected their offer of a 30% discount, they then offered her 50% off."After I rejected that again she offered two free burgers, even though I had already explicitly told them we were not interested in any of their burgers," Pauline said.

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Pauline told SAYS that she emailed the GSC management again to tell them that "they were not handling this situation properly and that they evidently did not understand the gravity of the situation"

"I also requested to speak to someone else. I still haven’t gotten a reply and it’s been another week," she wrote in her email to SAYS.According to her, she and her friends have given GSC "a fair chance and sufficient time" (two weeks) to deal with this situation before she decided to make it public.

Meanwhile, GSC released a statement to SAYS, saying they are in touch with the customer since she discovered the raw patty

"The incident was the result of cooking inexperience by a staff member, which led to the food being ill-prepared," a GSC spokesperson told us.According to the spokesperson, GSC has since "reimbursed the customer in full on the day the report was lodged and also offered the customer medical compensation" if any."However, discussions are still ongoing with the customer, as she is expecting additional compensation for other grievances."

Following the statement from GSC, Pauline took to her Facebook to say that they "don't want anything further from GSC"

However, she explained why she decided to go public with the issue, saying that it to let people know about the poor way they have handled this situation."Was the raw chicken bad? Yes, but people make mistakes and we understand that. But to deal with this situation the way they have was beyond ridiculous which is why I waited two weeks for them to give me a decent response before posting this."

Prior to this, in April, a woman in China had a not so lovin' it experience when her delivery order of fried chicken wings from a Beijing McDonald's arrived with their feathers still attached:

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22-Year-Old Man Steals Metal Bus Stop Bench To Design His Own Home Furniture

A 22-year-old Singaporean man was found guilty yesterday, 9 October for stealing an entire metal bench from a bus stop

Tan Ke Wei stole the bench from a bus stand in June last year because he wanted to use it to design his home's interior. The bus bench was worth SGD1,500 (RM4,500), according to Singapore's Land Transport Authority.

Image via The Straits Times

While waiting for the bus, Tan used his bare hands to unscrew all eight metal bolts that held the bench down

He then placed the bench into a trash bag and took a taxi home.Unfortunately for Tan, an eyewitness saw him pulling the stunt and alerted the police. The police then tracked Tan down and found the bench in his apartment.

Example of the metal bench that was stolen.
Image via Vernon Lee/Yahoo News Singapore

Tan said he thought the bench looked nice and took it home to use as measurements to order a similar seat from a supplier

According to The Straits Times, the young man wanted his home interior to resemble a bus stop.Tan's lawyer Ashraf Hassan said that his client had no malicious intentions. He claimed that Tan even tightened the bolts back into the screws that were on the ground, so that commuters wouldn't trip on them.For his crime, Tan was sentenced to seven days of Short Detention Order. Although according to Yahoo News, he could have been jailed for up to two years and/or fined.

Meanwhile, netizens seem to be more concerned about the price of the bench

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While others offered alternative places to look for home furniture

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"I Earned My Success" — Self-Proclaimed Nepo Baby Explains Why Her Achievements Are Valid

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We're often told that with hard work and determination, we can achieve anything we set our minds to.
But in a world where an upper hand or two can really make a difference, what do people consider hard work these days?

Highly discussed over the past few years, the idea of nepotism has plagued professional sectors and personal privileges for aeons across the globe. The thought that a person's status or success is only attributed to an advantage they may have gotten at some point in their life has called for a reconsideration of what it truly takes to 'earn your keep'. In an attempt to fully understand what it means to be a child of nepotism or privileged circumstances, we recently sat down with a person who describes herself as a 'nepo baby', to discuss a plethora of factors relating to her personal and vocational life.However, is her life's journey the result of perpetual conviction towards an ultimate goal, or was it her birth into a well-established lineage of affluence that was the tipping point for a continuation of generational fortune? Disclaimer: The name of the interviewee has been changed for privacy purposes.

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28-year-old Kiran is a self-proclaimed child of nepotism.
Growing up with a fair amount of privilege, Kiran is open about the success she's achieved in her life — though she believes that irrespective of those advantages, she'd still be where she is today.

"I don't really see how it's fair to discredit someone's hard work and success just because they had one or two advantages in life. I've earned my success, I made sure that I was responsible when making crucial decisions, and I don't think I should be made to feel bad about that," she said to this SAYS writer.After the release of an article by US-based publication, New York Magazine, a new buzzword has been circulating the Internet in reference to children who came from a fair degree of wealth and privilege — The Nepo Baby. Used as a short-form for 'nepotism baby', we asked Kiran what her take on this term really means."I think if we're speaking in relation to the article, nepo babies are simply kids of celebrities who are successful due to connections provided by their family, insinuating that they didn't do much to add to their own success. But if we're speaking in the general context of nepotism, it just means someone who was favoured by close connections to be put in a place of power or advantage," said Kiran.

The official cover image for New York Magazine's article on nepo babies.
Image via Joe Darrow/New York Magazine

However, Kiran cleared up the perception of what being a recipient of this kind of privilege would mean."Someone can always be handed something, but it doesn't mean that they'll always do it justice," she added.

Embarking on a tale of her life, Kiran noted that while her childhood may have been filled with some of the best things money could buy, she suffered tremendously when it came to her parents' relationship

"My parents got divorced when I was three, so I never had the ideal childhood. A lot of my life was spent being shuffled between different houses and trying to make sense of everything around me that constantly shifted," she explained.Providing context, Kiran mentioned that at the age of five, her mother married an heir to a substantial fortune. Shortly after, her father's personal business started to boom, which resulted in a complete change in her lifestyle, moving from a middle-class life to an upper one in just a couple of years."We moved from KL to Mont Kiara, and I was enrolled in a private school at the age of seven. I don't like to view it any differently from public schools as I genuinely don't see a significant difference in my life path. I had long schooling hours, just like any other kid, I had extra curricular activities, just like any other kid, and I took SPM, too."

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Nevertheless, Kiran was forthright about the dynamic within her family that accounted for the reasons as to why she was enrolled in a private school."My father was a businessman, so having classmates who had parents who were architects, commercial agents, and even socialites — it was definitely a mutually beneficial relationship for the kids as it was for the parents. We didn't know until we got older that we'd just be playing in the living room while our parents would link up to create their own professional projects," she explained.Despite a clear calculative effort taken by both sets of parents in such a circumstance, Kiran defended such actions by saying that mutual partnerships are only possible in the world of business if each partner agrees to it.

As completing secondary school, Kiran stated that there was nothing less expected out of her other than going overseas to complete her tertiary education.
In fact, it was the only option.

"After I graduated secondary school, it was off to the academic races for me again. My parents enrolled me in a pre-university course in Perth, Western Australia, so I was away from home before I even got my SPM results," said Kiran.When she completed the course, Kiran stated that her mother didn't really give her a choice for her university degree, and immediately applied for her to enrol in an accountancy degree, a similar study to what her mother herself studied in her youth.Along the way, Kiran maintained a determined spirit to make it through her degree, despite having failed three semesters through her course. "I understand the repeated opportunity I had with my parents repaying my international education fees more than once. It's something most kids don't get. But I still tried my hardest and graduated with honours."

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Altogether, Kiran revealed that her parents contributed more than RM500,000 to complete her entire degree, without any loan or external monetary assistance. Throughout her tenure, she was candid about not having worked a single job, having survived solely off her parents' allowance for about four years while in Australia."It was hard trying to reduce my spending habits due to the people I hung around with. So paying money for club entries, weekend brunches, and birthday parties was normal in all honesty. My allowance at the time was about AUD6,000 per month (approximately RM18,000)," she confessed. Kiran also stated that she had her father's credit card on disposal, to use any time she had an emergency.In a report that was drawn up by the Malaysian Department of Statistics, only 5.61 million Malaysians obtained bachelors degrees in 2021. However, the labour force for that same year encompassed about 16.3 million people, showing that only 34.42% of those working Malaysians possessed a bachelors degree, less than half of the working population.

"I was lucky enough to get my first job at one of the Big Four accounting firms as an auditor — and it was the first place I scored an interview at"

Upon returning to Malaysia, Kiran noted that her mother, who worked at one of the Big Four accounting firms, set up an interview process for her to become an auditor at the firm. Kiran revealed that her mother had been a contributing staff member to one of the financial departments for many years."I'm aware that having a parent who dedicated over 15 years of her career to one of the top accounting firms in the world had an impact on me to get my foot in the door. No one gives us any benefit of the doubt for the extra pressure that's on us in that case — feeling as though we don't deserve to be there, so we have to prove ourselves twice as much as our other peers around us."But landing someone an interview doesn't mean they will land the job, or even keep it for that matter. The hard work and sleepless nights I have put into my work will never be understood by those who haven't seen my effort," Kiran explained.Drawing on the job process, Kiran was hired with a 'beginners' salary of RM5,000 with no prior work experience or internship. "I was told that it was the amount any person who applied for the same role would get," she stated.

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Due to professional responsibilities that required her to be more independent, Kiran later informed her parents of her necessity to get a car. Fortunately for her, Kiran stated that her step-father had purchased a BMW for her as a congratulatory present for landing her first job. "He covered the down payment for the vehicle, and I needed to follow through with the remainder. I was grateful he did that for me. I just needed something that would get me from point A to point B, and he did so much more than that," she added.Down the line, Kiran stated that the elevation of her performance required her to attain a certificate of practice necessary to further her work responsibilities, to which her parents, once again, sponsored her education back to Australia to attain.

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On the personal side of things, Kiran stated that though her recent marriage to her partner of four years was costly, anyone would go all out for an occasion that is truly priceless

In an attempt to create the wedding of her dreams, Kiran stated that both of her parents went all out to meet her true vision when celebrating her nuptials. To provide additional assistance, Kiran said that her father had hired wedding planners for her ceremony, who took care of all the aspects pertaining to the celebration. On top of that, her step-father's membership to the hotel helped knock off the prices for multiple costly expenditures."I dished out ideas and they came back to me with concepts. A huge hope of mine was to not spend that period stressed out. I wanted my wedding to be memorable, I wanted to look back on it with nothing less than joy and laughter," she added.

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Dishing out the opportunities she had been able to garner as a newly-married woman, Kiran stated that she was able to purchase two houses before getting married, one under a joint name with her mother, and another that solely belongs to her.Explaining the trickle effect this early experience had on her, Kiran stated that the concept of financial literacy helped her manoeuvre a variation of personal commercial decisions that many would not have had, had it not been for her parents instilling these values in her early on."It made it easier for my husband and I to buy a family home with an open mind. Property is no joke, especially in Malaysia. I know that I'm very lucky to not have any prior loans, so I am able to maintain my mortgages without struggling."

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Rounding out our conversation, Kiran exclusively told SAYS that while she may have received monumental opportunities throughout her life, it cannot solely account for her success

Giving her personal take on the issue of nepotism, Kiran said that she has been no stranger to experiencing imposter syndrome, a psychological occurrence where individuals doubt their skills while having a persistent internalised fear of being exposed as a fraud."Sometimes, when people confront me about my privilege in a very hostile manner, I myself get very defensive. Fact of the matter is, any person would choose the more doable option to get themselves across the finish line faster — but not everyone has the chance."I understand that, and I don't want to make it seem as though I am bratty or selfish with my freedom to choose. I recognise my privilege. But it doesn't mean that everything has been a straight road. I have had difficult moments too, I am trying to make my way to be as successful as I can be. Isn't that what we're all trying to do?" she asked.

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In speaking to other individuals who may have an upper hand in their personal circumstances, Kiran added that the best thing to do is to work hard with what you've been given."There's nothing worse that having people view you as an undeserving nepo baby — and you proving them right by not giving 100% every single day."

In an attempt to help majority of Malaysians understand nepo babies who are perceived negatively, Kiran had this to say:

			All we want is a chance. Let us show you that we would be here with or without the extra help, because most of us do.
        Kiran

Despite having a sugar daddy, one Malaysian woman told SAYS that she still maintains her independence:

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"People might not get it, but there are a lot of other things in the world people don't get either."

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AirAsia Launches Facial Recognition System For Faster Check-In At Self-Boarding Gates

Low-cost carrier AirAsia is now the first airline in Malaysia to expedite the check-in process through facial recognition

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Calling it "Fast Airport Clearance Experience System (FACES)", the tech is currently available for passengers boarding AirAsia flights at the Senai International Airport in Johor Bahru

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"Airports are typically the worst part of flying. FACES marks our latest effort to make the on-ground experience more seamless and less stressful by using cutting edge biometric technology to authenticate guests. With FACES your face is your passport, making it a breeze to clear the gate and board your flight. We hope the success of FACES here will serve as an inspiration and we are keen to work with other airports in Malaysia to revolutionise the way people travel with this technology and make flying enjoyable again," AirAsia group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said at the launch today.

Passengers can enrol for the tech at kiosks located at the check-in area in the airport

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Those who wish to be part of FACES may do so using a dedicated enrolment kiosk located at check-in kiosk area at Senai International Airport. You simply have to place your MyKad or chip-enabled passport in the document reader and look at the camera to create their biometric token. Available for passengers aged 18 and above, the enrolment is a one-time process, after which you may use AirAsia’s biometric gates for all flights as long as your identity document remains valid. Upon expiry of the identity document, you will need to update the enrolment record with a new valid document.

Kudos to AirAsia for another milestone! #achievementunlocked

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Online Store Takes Down Swimwear With Quranic Verses After Being Called Out On TikTok

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An apparel website called The Playmate Stores had been selling pyjamas and swimwear for women with Quranic verses on them

The Playmate Stores' decision to list pyjamas and swimsuits was first noticed by a TikTok user, named Abu Toz, who is an American Muslim, according to a report on the Singapore news website, AsiaOne.In the TikTok video, that was posted on 19 June, the man shows how the online store had listings such as "Islamic Cami Pajama Set" while other lists showed several one-piece swimwear.In a caption superimposed against the listings' screenshot in the video, the man wrote, "please we need to do something about this, they are using Quran prints on bikinis now!! And disrespecting Islaim [sic]".The man expresses his anger while showing that the online store is from Singapore."Singapore, I lost all respect for your country. I could stand here and say racist shit about your country, about your people, but I won't. That's what makes us different," he says in the video while asking Muslims around the world to "hold Singapore accountable for posting stuff like this on their website".The online store is using a Singapore address on its website while simultaneously stating on its Facebook page that they are based in the US. The Facebook page, however, has no posts on its feed.

  @__abu.toz__ #greenscreenvideo #islam #muslim #singapore #disrespectful #CheetosReaperReactions  original sound - TOZ.TUBE

After being called out, the Playmate Stores issued an apology

It added they have removed "all products regarding Muslims" from their website.According to a report in Mothership, the apology from The Playmate stores came after a man in Singapore emailed the TikTok video in a complaint to the online store's support team."I am appalled that such pieces are sold within a country that is full of diversity," he wrote in the email."On behalf of our company, we want to sincerely apologise for this matter. We have removed all products regarding Muslims from our store. We understand that our team made the mistake of accidentally selling these products in the sleepwear category," the support team wrote back.The Playmate Stores stated that they "always respect all religions in general and Islam in particular".A check by SAYS for the pyjamas and swimwear with Quranic verses did not yield any result.

Meanwhile, the American has run into trouble with Singaporeans for his remark about "holding the entire country accountable"

In the comments, several users called him out for his ignorance."I'm Singaporean and I'm a Muslim... I don't even know this happened and I'm accountable?" a user commented, to which the American replied that he was extremely upset when he made the video and he apologises for it.Following this, he uploaded another TikTok to explain his remark but then he doubled down by chastising the people of Singapore for being clueless about an issue that was "happening in their own backyard".In the second video posted on 23 June, the man said that he should be credited for bringing such an issue to light, stating, "It took somebody from America to find this on a website. Don't attack the messenger that's bringing awareness, attack the people doing this (disrespecting Islam)".Replying to his second video, many people, again, pointed out that the company is using a fictitious address in Singapore, and that he should learn more about a country first before "holding it accountable".

  @__abu.toz__ #greenscreen #greenscreenvideo #singapore #islam #muslim  original sound - TOZ.TUBE -


8 Resipi Baru Untuk Cuba Jika Anda Terasa Nak Makan 'Noodles' Hari Ini

1. Mihun Goreng Taucu

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Bahan-bahan:Bahan A:1 paket mihun (Direndam dan tuskan) 3 sudu makan cili kisar 3 biji bawang merah (Dihiris)3 ulas bawang putih (Dihiris)250 g daging (Dihiris nipis dan direbus sehingga lembut) ½ cawan air ½ cawan taucu 1 pokok sawi/sayur kucai 100 g kubis (Diracik) ½ batang lobak merah (Diparut) 3 sudu makan minyak masakBahan B (Hiasan):1 keping tauhu goreng (Dihiris nipis) 1 pokok daun sup (Diracik)1 pokok daun bawang (Diracik)2 biji cili merah (Dihiris) Sedikit bawang gorengCara-cara:Panaskan minyak dan tumiskan cili kisar, bawang merah dan bawang putih sehingga wangi. Masukkan daging. Masukkan sedikit air dan kacau rata. Apabila daging sudah empuk, masukkan taucu, mihun dan semua sayur. Kacau rata semua bahan.Hidangkan dan hiaskan dengan bahan B.Sumber resipi: MyResipi

2. Yee Mee Berkuah

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Bahan-bahan:4 keping yi mi kering 3 ulas bawang putih (Dicencang) 1 sudu teh lada hitam kisar 100 g isi ayam (Dipotong kecil) 100 g bebola ayam 1 cawan air 1 kiub pati ayam 100 g bunga kubis 1 batang lobak merah (Dipotong) 1 sudu makan tepung jagung (Dibancuh dengan ½ cawan air) 1 pokok daun bawang 1 pokok daun sup 3 sudu makan minyak masak Garam secukup rasaCara-cara:Panaskan minyak masak. Tumiskan bawang putih dan lada hitam sehingga wangi. Masukkan isi ayam dan bebola ayam. Kemudian kacau rata. Masukkan air, kiub pati ayam, bunga kubis, lobak merah, dan garam. Biarkan mendidih. Masukkan air bancuhan tepung jagung dan masakkan lagi sehingga mendidih. Tuangkan ke dalam pinggan berisi yi mi. Taburkan daun bawang dan daun sup di atasnya dan hidangkan semasa panas.Sumber resipi: MyResipi

3. Mee Kari Nyonya

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Bahan-bahan:Bahan A:3 sudu makan minyak masak 1 batang serai (diketuk) 4 biji bawang merah (dihiris)3 ulas bawang putih (dihiris)2 sudu makan serbuk kari ayam 2 sudu makan cili kisar 500 g isi ayam (dipotong kecil) 2 cawan santan 1 cawan air 1 paket bebola ikan 2 keping tauhu goreng (dipotong kecil) 10 tangkai daun kesum 1 kuntum bunga kantan (dibelah 4) Garam secukup rasa 500 g mi kuning (dicelur dan tuskan)Bahan B (Bahan Hiasan):1 cawan tauge (dibuang akar) 2 biji telur rebus Bawang goreng secukupnya Daun sup dan daun bawang secukupnya (dihiris)Cara-cara:Panaskan minyak masak. Tumis serai dan hirisan bawang sehingga layu.Masukkan serbuk kari ayam dan cili kisar. Kacau rata sehingga pecah minyak. Masukkan ayam dan kacau sehingga sebati. Masukkan santan dan air. Masak sehingga mendidih. Masukkan bebola ikan, tauhu goreng, daun kesum, bunga kantan, dan garam. Masukkan mi kuning, bahan hiasan, dan kuah ke dalam mangkuk. Hidangkan.Sumber resipi: MyResipi

4. Mihun Sup Perut

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Bahan-bahan:500g perut lembu Sedikit halia (untuk rebusan) 4 sudu makan minyak masak 3 biji bawang merah 3 ulas bawang putih 2 inci halia ( Bawang merah, bawang putih dan halia dikisar bersama)2 batang serai (diketuk) 5 cawan air 1 inci kulit kayu manis 1 kuntum bunga lawang 3 kuntum bunga cengkih 2 biji buah pelaga 1 bungkus sup bunjut 1 kiub pati daging Garam secukup rasa 500 g mihun (direndam) 1 mangkuk tauge (dibuang akar) 1 ikat kangkung (dipotong) 10 biji cili api 2 ulas bawang putih        ( Cili api dan bawang putih diketuk bersama)  2 sudu makan jus limau nipis 1 pokok daun sup (Dihiris) 3 biji cili merah (Dihiris)            4 keping tauhu goreng (Dihiris)    1 cawan bawang goreng Cara-cara:Bersihkan perut dan rebus bersama halia sehingga mendidih. Tuskan air dan hiris kecil. Panaskan minyak masak. Tumis bahan yang dikisar dan serai sehingga wangi. Masukkan air, kulit kayu manis, bunga lawang, bunga cengkih, buah pelaga, sup bunjut, kiub pati daging, dan garam. Biarkan sehingga mendidih.Di dalam periuk lain, celurkan mihun, tauge, dan kangkung. Tuskan. Gaulkan bahan tumbuk dengan jus limau nipis dan sedikit garam. Hidangkan mihun dengan sup, perut, bahan hiris, tauge, kangkung, dan bahan tumbuk. Sumber resipi: MyResipi

5. Mee Calung

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Bahan-bahan:Bahan A:1 paket mi kuning (Dicelur) 2 biji bawang merah 3 ulas bawang putih 1 sudu makan lada hitam (Bawang merah, bawang putih & lada hitam ditumbuk bersama)1 liter air 1 rangka ayam (Dipotong kecil) 1 batang lobak merah (Dipotong kecil) 3 pokok sawi (Dipotong pendek) 1 pokok daun sup (Dihiris)3 biji cili merah (Dihiris)Sedikit bawang goreng 3 sudu makan minyak masak Garam secukup rasaBahan B (Calung):½ cawan isi ikan tenggiri ataupun ikan selayang (Ditumbuk hancur) 1 sudu teh lada hitam (Ditumbuk) 1 sudu makan tepung jagung Garam secukup rasaBahan C (Sos Kicap Pedas):15 biji cili api 1 ulas bawang putih 2 sudu makan kicap cairCara-cara:Bagi membuat calong gaulkan semua bahan B. Buatkan bebola kecil kemudian ketepikan. Panaskan minyak dan tumiskan bahan A yang ditumbuk sehingga wangi. Masukkan air dan biarkan mendidih. Masukkan garam dan rangka ayam. Masakkan sehingga mendidih. Apabila mendidih, asingkan rangka ayam tadi dan masukkan calong yang sudah dibuat bebola kecil tadi. Masukkan lobak merah dan biarkan mendidih perlahan-lahan. Masukkan sawi dan kacau rata. Apabila mendidih, tuangkan bahan sup ke atas mi. Taburkan daun sup, cili merah, dan bawang goreng. Hidangkan bersama sos kicap pedas.Sumber resipi: MyResipi

6. Mee Goreng Basah

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Bahan-bahan:4 ulas bawang putih (dihiris nipis)1 labu bawang besar (dimayang bulat kasar-kasar)1 keping dada ayam (dipotong kecil-kecil)2 batang sayur sawi manis (dipotong kecil-kecil)1 sudu besar lada giling*1 sudu besar sos cili*1 sudu besar sos tiram*1 sudu besar gula*4 biji lada marang (dihiris nipis)1 biji lada besar (dihiris kasar-kasar)2 tangkai daun sup1 mangkuk air panas1 bungkus mi kuningCara-cara:Panaskan minyak dalam kuali besar. Tumis bawang besar dan putih sehingga kekuningan dan naik bau.Masukkan bahan * dan kacau sehingga sebati.Apabila sudah sebati, masukkan ayam. Kemudian, masukkan air panas.Apabila sudah mendidih, masukkan garam dan serbuk perasa.Masukkan kicap dan gaul.Masukkan mi kuning dan sayur. Gaul.Tutup api apabila sudah sebati. Hidang dengan daun sup dan cili marang.Sumber resipi: MyResipi

7. Mee Kari Thai

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Bahan-bahan:Bahan A:5 sudu makan minyak masak 2 sudu makan cili kisar 3 sudu makan serbuk kari ayam 5 helai daun limau purut 5 cawan santan 2 sudu makan sos ikan Garam secukup rasa ½ kg ayam (dipotong kecil) 1 kg mi kuning (dicelur) 2 keping tauhu (digoreng dan hiriskan) 1 mangkuk tauge (dibuang akar) 1 pokok daun ketumbar (dihiris kasar) 3 biji limau kasturi (dibelah dua) Bahan B (dikisar):3 batang serai 1 inci halia ½ inci lengkuas 6 biji bawang merah 4 ulas bawang putih 3 biji cili hijau 10 biji cili api hijau 1 sudu teh belacanCara-cara:Panaskan minyak masak, tumiskan semua bahan B, cili kisar, dan serbuk kari ayam sehingga pecah minyak. Masukkan daun limau purut, santan, sos ikan, dan garam. Masakkan sehingga mendidih. Masukkan ayam dan masak lagi sehingga mendidih dan pekat. Hidangkan bersama mi kuning, tauhu, tauge, daun ketumbar, dan limau kasturi.Sumber resipi: MyResipi

8. Laksa Johor Perantau

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Bahan-bahan:2 biji bawang besar*3 ulas bawang putih*1/2 inci halia*2 batang serai*3 sudu rempah kari3 tin tuna1-2 cawan air1 sudu udang kering (yg telah dikisar)1-2 sudu kerisik1-2 keping asam kepingdaun kesum1/2 cawan santangaram & gulaminyak untuk menumiscili kisar* (sekiranya suka pedas)Cara-cara:Kisar dan tumis semua bahan bertanda *.Bancuh serbuk kari dengan sedikit air. Tumiskan hingga pecah minyak.Masukkan tuna yang telah dikisar bersama 1 cawan air, udang kering, kerisik dan daun kesum. Biarkan mendidih.Masukkan santan, asam keping, garam dan gula. Biarkan mendidih. Tambah air jika terlalu pekat.Hidang bersama timun, taugeh dan sambal belacan.Sumber resipi: MyResipi

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Doctor Gives Weight Loss Advice After Netizen Suggests Drinking 7 Litres Of Water A Day

A doctor took to Twitter to give medical advice after another user suggested that drinking seven litres of water a day could help people lose weight

Last Friday, 8 November, a Twitter user shared how he drinks seven litres of water every day, which has lead to his successful weight loss.

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In a separate tweet, he also suggests that the more water you drink, the more kilogrammes you will lose.

A specialist from a hospital in Pahang, Dr Rafidah Abdullah, took it upon herself to address the issue on Twitter

The nephrology consultant and medical department head of Hospital Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Kuantan warned that drinking too much water does not result in weight loss, and it may instead even lead to seizures."The way to lose weight is to exercise and reduce your calorie intake," she wrote, "Don't spread nonsensical information. Drink eight glasses of water as normal and when thirsty."

Minum air terlampau banyak BUKAN penyebab kurus. Ia mungkin menyebabkan SAWAN.Cara nak kurangkan berat badan adalah dengan bersenam dan mengurangkan pengambilan kalori.Jangan sebarkan info mengarut. Minum macam biasa 8 gelas sehari dan/atau bila haus.— Dr. Rafidah Abdullah (@rafidah72) November 9, 2019

Her tweet has garnered over 21,000 retweets at the time of writing.

With that, Dr Rafidah also received a thousand more questions

This Twitter user asked if she could explain how drinking too much water can cause seizures.

Boleh doc terangkan x kenapa minum air banyak boleh jadi sawan?— SNZ (@naqianaqia_) November 9, 2019

"Dr, is it right that we drink according to our weight? Such as one litre for every 25kg? Please enlighten," asked this user.

Dr, betul ke seeloknya kita minum air ikut berat badan. Seperti 1 liter = 25kg. Mohon pencerahan.— Hafizah (@Bly_Leo) November 9, 2019

Therefore, Dr Rafidah decided to continue with a guide on drinking water

"Do things in moderation," she counselled simply, "Don't overdo it and don't drink too little either. I personally do not measure my water intake. I don't get thirsty and my urine is not too concentrated.""All the water we need is according to our daily activity. For example, if we stand in the heat, exercise, or have a fever, there is a need for more water. Remember, our food also has water content, especially fruits.""Drinking lots of water will not lead to weight loss," she reiterated, "To be thin, you would have to count your calorie intake and output correctly."

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She added that drinking too much water can be detrimental.
If the body has too much water, it will cause our cells to swell.

"This can happen in our brain; thus causing risks such as confusion, coma, and seizures," she explained, "This condition is called dilutional hypervolaemic hyponatraemia, which happens when our blood sodium level is too low.""This condition can also occur in the event of kidney failure, liver failure, or heart failure. That's why a doctor would ask you to restrict your intake of water," she added.Finally, she emphasised that we should stop asking others how much water we need because it is different for everyone."But for sure, you definitely do not need 10 litres. Drink in moderation."

Dr Rafidah posted a picture about how water causes a cell to swell.
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As with every good doctor, she then ended her Twitter thread with reading recommendations and her evidence-based references

She listed her references from Mayo Clinic, the National Health Service, and even a case report from a medical journal.

Boleh baca panduan umum dari Mayo Clinic, US [1] dan NHS UK[2].Rujukan:1. https://t.co/GveMhFc33N2. https://t.co/gmdW5Oiiq43. Acute Hypervolaemic Hyponatraemia Case Report. SB Thomas, Nursing2017 l Volume 47, Number 10 page 55— Dr. Rafidah Abdullah (@rafidah72) November 10, 2019


[TRAVEL] Ini 6 Tempat ‘Underrated’ Untuk Berjalan-Jalan Bersama Tersayang Di Terengganu

Follow kami di Telegram, Instagram dan TikTok SAYS Seismik, jadi antara yang terawal untuk dapatkan berita serta artikel-artikel menarik.

Kalau penat dengan kerja dan belajar, kita pasti memerlukan percutian untuk mencari ketenangan hidup dan lari daripada kesesakan jalan raya yang sibuk

Terutama buat mereka yang ingin bercuti dan juga healing tapi tak tahu nak pergi mana, anda jangan risau kerana Terengganu mempunyai pelbagai tempat menarik seperti pantai dengan pemandangan indah dan kafe yang dipenuhi pelbagai pastri. Ini adalah enam tempat yang ramai tak ketahui tapi sangat menarik untuk diterokai.

1. Chocacake Cake Cafe, Pantai Tok Jembal

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Sekiranya anda mahukan tempat yang cozy dan chill untuk lepak, Chocacake adalah tempat yang sesuai. Pemandangan yang bertentangan dengan pantai sambil ditemani angin pantai sepoi-sepoi bahasa menjadikan tempat ini sangat digemari penduduk setempat. Kafe ini sememangnya amat sesuai sebagai port lepak dan aesthetic untuk menangkap gambar. Menu pelbagai jenis kek dan minuman antara tarikannya juga!

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2. Pantai Kemasik, Dungun

View yang tenang, kebiruan air laut dan langit yang indah membuatkan seolah-olah kita berada di suatu tempat yang baru. Terasa seperti di dunia yang lain. Kawasan pantai lagun dan batu-batu bukit yang berada di hujung pantai pasti menarik perhatian sesiapa saja ditambah pula pengunjung berpeluang untuk mandi-manda di sini. Jadi, kalau datang Terengganu, anda wajib datang ke sini!

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3. Hutan Simpan Jambu Bongkok, Marang

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Mungkin nampak tiada apa yang menarik tapi tempat ini amat ‘Instagram-able’. Gambar yang ditangkap akan nampak lebih aesthetic dan terasa seperti berada di luar negara. Menarik bukan?

4. Pantai Batu Pelanduk, Kuala Abang, Dungun

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Air laut kebiruan, pasir pantai memutih dan batu-batu besar yang boleh di duduk pasti membuat anda akan terpegun dengan gambar sendiri. Tempat ini menjadi tarikan pengunjung yang datang ke Terengganu untuk menikmati angin pantai dan melihat pemandangannya yang cantik.

5. Pantai Jambu Bongkok, Marang

Mesti anda dah penat kan sebab banyak pantai tapi anda jangan risau! Tempat ini menjanjikan kelainan dari yang lain. Confirm tak rugi kalau datang sini.

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6. Pastel MonoMy, Tok Adis

Tidak over kalau cakap tempat ni adalah syurga makanan kerana terdapat pelbagai jenis menu kek, pastri, dan lain-lain. Pasti rambang mata dan tak tahu nak pilih yang mana kalau anda datang kat sini. Tempat ini juga sesuai untuk kaki Instagram buat feed!

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Macam mana? Ada tempat yang menarik perhatian tak? Kalau ada, apa lagi jom datang Terengganu! :D

Like Facebook, follow Twitter dan Instagram SAYS Seismik serta temui segala cerita 'mesti kongsi' sekarang!

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Seminggu Lagi Nak Kahwin, Tunang Lelaki Ini Minta 'Cancel' Sebab "Tak Ada Hati". Rupanya..

"Kad kenduri dah edar semua. Keluarga saya yang tanggung malu."

Begitulah luahan seorang lelaki yang dikenali dengan nama Syafiq Azmi di Facebook yang ditinggalkan tunang 9 hari sebelum majlis perkahwinan mereka berlangsung.

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Menurut Syafiq, setelah sekian lama bersabar, dia akhirnya terpaksa membawa perkara ini kepada khalayak awam sejurus selepas dirinya di-blocked oleh bekas tunangnya itu yang didakwa berhutang ribuan Ringgit.

Pada mulanya, mereka berdua sudah setuju untuk berkahwin. Namun, Syafiq yang telah banyak berkorban akhirnya ditinggalkan oleh bekas tunangnya itu atas alasan 'tak ada hati'.

Lebih memilukan, Syafiq kemudian mendapati bahawa bekas tunangnya itu melangsungkan pertunangan dengan lelaki lain tidak sampai sebulan selepas meninggalkannya.Syafiq cuba untuk bersabar dan memilih untuk berunding cara baik bagi menyelesaikan isu hutang tersebut. Tetapi, bekas tunangnya itu bertindak untuk blocked sehingga dia tidak ada cara untuk berkomunikasi menerusi media sosial. Malah, bekas tunangnya itu turut tidak dapat ditemui setelah dicari di merata tempat, termasuk rumahnya.

Baca perkongsian penuh Syafiq di bawah:

Bahagian 1:Sekian lama aku diam akhirnya hari ni benteng kesabaran aku pecah. Orang yang tak tahu cerita mudah kata aku salah tapi depa tak tahu puncanya dari sapa! Seminggu nak kahwin tiba-tiba cakap tak mahu kahwin, katanyaa tak ada hati. Dah tak ada hati, buat apa hang kejan aku nak bertunang lah, nak menikah awal? Untuk apa?Aku bayar duit kutu hang bulan-bulan, bayar duit sewa rumah hang apa segala sebab aku niat nak jadikan hang halal untuk aku tapi ini yang aku dapat? Tak selamanyaa hang di atas. Putus tunang dengan aku, takdan sebulan hang bertunang dengan orang lain? Hebat permainan hang.La ni aku tak nak tahu hang nak melingkup ka apa ka, aku dah cukup bersabar dengan hang dan bukannya aku tak minta cara baik bayar duit-duit aku tapi hang yang memaksa untuk aku viralkan muka hang. Aku dah mesej dah minta ajak bincang luar dan dah bersabar tapi hang memilih jalan untuk block aku. So harapnya lepas ni pandai la cari aku pulak.Report polis bakal menyusul lepas ni. Jangan lari-lari dah ya. SP tak besar mana. Minta sahabat-sahabat saya share kisah saya. Saya buat kebaikan tapi dibalas tahi oleh perempuan ni.

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Bahagian 2:Tujuan saya update status ni bukanlah untuk aibkan dia. Niat saya cuma nak cari dia sebab dia block saya di semua media sosial. Saya pergi rumah, dia tak ada. Merata saya cari. Orang di sebelah pihak dia kata saya yang bersalah sedangkan terang lagi bersuluh perempuan tu yang ada orang lain.Bayangkan, lagi seminggu nak bernikah dia cakap cancel dia tak ada hati. Lepas cancel semua, dia bertunang dengan lelaki lain. Kalau tuan-tuan di tempat saya apa yang tuan-tuan rasa? Persiapan majlis semua dah siap. Keluarga saya tanggung malu. Kad kenduri dah edar semua.Saya minta maaf kalau ada siapa-siapa terasa dengan status saya. Saya takkan delete status ni selagi saya tak dapat apa yang saya tuntut dari perempuan tu. Saya ikat perut tak makan dok bayar hutang perempuan tu yang saya anggap bakal jadi bini saya. Saya buat semua tu sebab memang niat saya nak menghalalkan dia. Bukannya nak jadikan dia perempuan simpanan ke apa.Di sini saya sertakan sekali gambar tunang baru dia yang cakap pandai dengan saya kononnya nak tolong settle hutang-hutang tunang dia. Saya tak cakap tanpa bukti. Nah saya sertakan bukti-bukti. Report polis bakal menyusul. Saya tunggu sampai hujung bulan 11. Kalau tak ada apa-apa, tindakan saya akan file saman malu.

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Image via Syafiq Azmi / Facebook

Image via Syafiq Azmi / Facebook

Bahagian 3:Bukan saja-saja aku nak aibkan siapa. Kalau betul aku nak aib, hari kenduri aku tu aku dah boleh viral. Lagi 9 hari nak akad nikah tiba-tiba minta putus. Sebab tu kalau aku nak viral pun dah boleh viral dah.Ini sebab janji nak bayar hutang lepas tu sampai tarikh yang dia janji, dia block aku. Tu yang aku viral tu. Bukan sakit hati sebab dia nikah dengan orang lain. Ini sebab dia nak kahwin ada duit. Duit aku tak nak bayar. Lepas tu IG story ada Langkawi pulak hari ni. Terbakar hati saya tuan-tuan.

Apa-apa pun, kami dari Seismik mengharapkan agar isu ini dapat diselesaikan secepat mungkin. Sama-sama kita doakan. :)

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MakCik Travels Tawarkan Perkhidmatan Hantar Warga Emas Ke Pusat Pemberian Vaksin. Padu!

Follow kami di Telegram, jadi antara yang terawal untuk dapatkan berita dan artikel-artikel menarik di SAYS Seismik.

Disebabkan sekatan pergerakan penuh telah dilaksanakan oleh kerajaan, pasti ramai yang terkesan terutamanya golongan warga emas

Sebagai contoh, anak-anak tidak dapat rentas daerah atau negeri untuk menjaga atau menemani ibu bapa mereka untuk mengambil suntikan vaksin. Bukan itu saja, golongan ini juga sukar untuk membeli barangan keperluan. Pergerakan mereka amatlah terbatas. Oleh itu, wujudnya perkhidmatan Makcik Travels adalah untuk memudahkan golongan warga emas bergerak antara satu tempat ke tempat yang lain dengan ditemani oleh pengiring.

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Pengiring wanita yang berkaliber akan membawa ibu anda ke destinasi yang dikehendaki

Makcik Travels menawarkan perkhidmatan untuk wanita, kanak-kanak, warga emas dan warga berkeperluan khas. Dalam perkhidmatan ini, anda akan diiringi oleh seorang wanita yang akan memandu dan membawa anda ke destinasi tertentu. Harga yang berbaloi juga ditawarkan dalam pakej companion service iaitu RM50 selama 2 jam.

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Berikut merupakan protokol baru MakCik Travels ketika PKP 3.0

Perkhidmatan ini tersedia jika kawasan anda mempunyai AdiNita (pengiring). Setakat ini, perkhidmatan ini tersedia di Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Taiping, Alor Setar dan Skudai, Johor.

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Dalam pada itu, perkhidmatan ini telah menerima feedback yang bagus

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Dapatkan maklumat lanjut di Facebook atau laman web.

Best kan ada service macam ni? Anak-anak tak perlu risau lagi walaupun berjauhan! :D

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How LRT Users Can Win Cheap Flights To Vietnam This Month

This Spotlight is sponsored by Vietjet.

It been a rough ride for LRT commuters recently

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From power trips causing massive delays to heavy rain that led to major disruptions. It seems LRT users are constantly getting the short end of the stick. However, a recent giveaway announcement by Vietjet looks to reward public transport users.

LRT users are getting a special treat this month courtesy of Vietjet

The first airline in Vietnam to operate as a new-age low cost airline, Vietjet is giving away special promo codes to LRT users who are lucky enough to spot these trains along the Kelana Jaya line:

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All you have to do is take a selfie with trains that sport the Vietjet image, then upload it as a status on Vietjet Malaysia's Facebook Fanpage. Contest period starts from 14th October and ends 27th Oct.The best 10 photos will receive a unique promotion code for awesome discounts on Vietjet flights.

Photo submissions can be of either the outside or inside of the train

Image via Vietjet

Image via Vietjet

For a higher chance of getting the promo code reward, participants are encouraged to submit more than one entry.

Non-LRT users can still take advantage of the Vietjet promo period to book zero-fare flights to Vietnam

Booking Period: 11th - 13th Oct 2016Booking Time: 1pm - 3pmTravel Period: 1st Nov 2016 - 25th Mar 2017Available Routes: Return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Ho Chi Minh CityOffer: Zero-fare flights Book your flights here.Terms & Conditions apply.

LRT contest winners will be announced on Vietjet's Facebook page, so be sure to hit "Like", and don't miss the shot that could win you cheap holiday flights!

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