"Kurang Ajar Betul" - Viral Screenshot Budak 'PM Tepi' Perdana Menteri Suruh Tunda Sekolah

Selepas hampir tiga bulan diarahkan tutup, semua sekolah di seluruh negara yang berdaftar dengan Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) akan mula dibuka secara berperingkat bermula 15 Julai

Gambar adalah sekadar hiasan.
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Menteri Kanan (Pendidikan), Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin, berkata tarikh pembukaan semula sekolah ini terpakai kepada semua sekolah kerajaan, sekolah bantuan kerajaan, sekolah swasta dan mana-mana institusi pendidikan berdaftar dengan KPM.

Menteri Kanan (Pendidikan), Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin.
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Manakala bagi sekolah yang tidak berdaftar dengan kementerian pula, mereka juga disaran turut mengikut tarikh pembukaan penuh sekolah yang ditetapkan.Tambah Dr Radzi, pembukaan itu akan dibuat menggunakan tiga model pengoperasian yang perlu dijadikan panduan oleh pentadbir mengikut kesesuaian dan situasi di sekolah masing-masing.

TARIKH PEMBUKAAN PENUH SEKOLAH pic.twitter.com/WTiInX8PhY— KPM (@KemPendidikan) July 1, 2020

Tiga model pengoperasian pembukaan penuh sekolah yang perlu dijadikan panduan oleh pentadbir sekolah mengikut kesesuaian dan situasi di sekolah masing-masing.Model berkenaan adalah Model Satu Sesi, Model Dua Sesi dan Model Penggiliran. pic.twitter.com/HqkTvMhEft— KPM (@KemPendidikan) July 1, 2020

Susulan daripada pengumuman pembukaan sekolah ini, tular pula screenshot memaparkan reaksi beberapa budak sekolah di laman sosial.
Lebih mengejutkan, siap ada yang telah 'PM tepi' Perdana Menteri, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin!

Selain meminta kepada Tan Sri Muhyiddin supaya menunda pembukaan sekolah, terdapat juga  yang memohon agar virus Covid-19 kembali, di samping memberi tips untuk dijangkiti wabak berkenaan semata-mata tidak ingin ke sekolah.Berikut adalah antara paparan skrin yang telah tular di laman sosial:

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Perkara ini ternyata telah menaikkan kemarahan dan membimbangkan ramai pihak yang merasakan budak-budak ini berfikiran tidak matang serta bersikap kurang ajar kerana tidak menghormati pemimpin negara.

Meskipun tidak dapat dipastikan kesahihan screenshot yang tular itu, namun tinjauan di laman Twitter mendapati ramai yang tidak berpuas hati dan mengamuk selepas membacanya

Berikut adalah beberapa reaksi pengguna di laman Twitter ekoran perkara ini:

*tutup sekolah— Fateh (@_NurFateh) July 1, 2020

just go ask your parents to get a letter to quit school, instead of praying like this kids. jangan malukan nama "budak sekolah" la boleh tak https://t.co/A1F8w5xfaw— acira (@asyiroo) July 1, 2020

Tak style pon kau buat mcm ni budak even dia tak baca but still boleh hormatkan??? Kalau fikir ni gurau, bagi aq tak pic.twitter.com/c5oPlF282h— yome (@amirrbhri) June 30, 2020

Tak sekarang ni budak budak sekolah nak apa sebenarnya ..aku la aey rimas betolll! Bila malaysia kena covid merungut nk sch bkk blik sbb susah online class , now bila sch dh dbenarkn bkk , korng mntk wabak wabak lain pulak dtg suka sgt ke tgk malaysia terjejas?— dinanana (@thednaa) July 1, 2020

Budak sekolah memang dah takde otak ke?Bincangkan ; pic.twitter.com/99n7qHxLKH— deddy isss (@imiskandaridris) July 1, 2020

Sakit la otak aku tengok budak ii ni dm TSMY. Orang suruh pergi sekolah malas nak mampos pastu buat benda tak cerdik— ⁷ (@hmztlwf_) July 1, 2020

No wonder ramai tak suka budak sekolah especially from twitter, cause some of them are so stupid for not wanting to go to school...pls la just stfu do ur homework and log out. Annoying shit— tim :3 (@TIIIIIIIIMOTHY) July 1, 2020

Pergi jelah sekolah babi. Macam first time pulak nak pergi sekolah aku cepuk guna buku teks sains japgi— sultan kaki bitter (@tengkulil) July 1, 2020

Sebenarnya dulu dulu saje saje je suka benci budak sekolah, sekali betul pulak budak sekolah memang teruk hmm tepatlah waktunya.— anep (@hanifjamals) July 1, 2020

Mantap lah budak sekolah panggil PM macam level member-member sia  https://t.co/ddqjDmlPPc— - (@blcksoya) July 1, 2020

budak sekolah terpaling mantul yang pernah aku jumpa setakat ni selepas budak yang DM pm kita. https://t.co/p8FlQhtK1s— Netflix here  (@httpandaa) July 1, 2020

ADIK OIII, KAU CUTI LAMA TAU!!!! Dah tahu sekolah nak bukak tu pergi la buat homework cepat. Sibuk nak dm PM pulak. Apa nak jadi la budak ni. Nasib baik kau bukan adik aku kalau tak memang siap kau aku penyek!!! https://t.co/KycQVsMfu4— HANNAN (@hannaniberjaya) July 1, 2020

junior aku kat skolah pon boleh ckp cg bodoh dpn dpn apetah lagi pm. Srs talk budak sekolah mostly kurang ajar. Ye aku mmng bdak sekolah tapi aku takde la bodoh sngt smpai mcm ni haha. But kalau kat skolah aku mmng f1-f3 la yg perangai bodoh mcm ni lpstu bangga jdi bodoh haha https://t.co/KfAQjS4FWT— girlfriend upin ipin (@aedalyani) July 1, 2020

srs cakap budak yang pergi dm pm kita tanya soalan bodoh then borak macam kawan pasal sekolah nak start tu memang biadap ingat kelakar ke anjing bodoh pergi buat hw lah— . (@azshaaaaaa) July 1, 2020

yang pergi dm pm suruh jangan bukak sekolah ni semua budak sekolah yang bodoh lagikan otak benak— ben (@rfqlllll) July 1, 2020

Apa pendapat korang lepas baca screenshot tu? Menyirap kan?!

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Murdered In Detention: 3 Navy Men Charged With The Death And Assault Of 2 Colleagues

On Friday, 13 October, during the hearing of a case involving the murder of two Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) personnel while in detention, the Seri Manjung Magistrate's Court charged three RMN personnel with the death and assault of their two colleagues at the Sungai Wangi detention unit, Sitiawan on 29 September

The two murdered RMN sailors.
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The three accused were on duty at the detention unit during the time of the incident when the two victims were assaulted

The three accused are 29-year-old Mohd Izhrifikri Roslee, 35-year-old Hamzah Zakaria, and 32-year-old Mohd Farid Musa.While  Mohd Izhrifikri was charged with causing the deaths of both the sailors, Hamzah Zakaria and Mohd Farid Musa charged with voluntarily causing hurt to the deceased.

All three accused hold the rank of senior seaman

In this photo dated 1 October, the three RMN personnel are seen escorted by police officers into the court complex in Seri Manjung.
Image via The Malay Mail Online via Bernama

For the murder charges against Mohd Izhrifikri, who was charged with causing the death of Mohd Baihaqy and Muhammad Lailal Tuiman at the training field of the detention unit between 12.30am and 3.20pm, no plea was recorded.The charges, framed under Section 302 of the Penal Code, carries the death sentence upon conviction. The court has set 12 December for mention pending the chemist and post-mortem reports, as well as other documents, reported Malaysiakini.On the other hand, Hamzah and Mohd Farid Musa pleaded not guilty and claimed trial to their respective charges, which involve Hamzah facing two counts of voluntarily causing hurt on Mohd Baihaqy and Muhammad Lailal Tuiman, and Mohd Farid Musa facing voluntarily one count of voluntarily causing hurt on Mohd Baihaqy.

Hamzah and Mohd Farid Musa were allowed bail

The two accused were allowed bail by Magistrate Nur Shaqira Ibrahim, who set their bail amount at RM4,000 with one surety for each charge under Section 323 of the Penal Code, and set 30 October for the mention of the charges against the both accused.

Meanwhile, in a rare move, the family of Muhammad Lailal Tuiman has requested that the case be heard in the military court

According to a report in NST Online, the family's lawyer, Zalil Mohd Mess, who was conducting a watching brief, told the Magistrate's court that a letter had been submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers on the matter."The victim's family wishes for the case to be tried as soon as possible and expressed their hope for what we call swift justice. However, we have yet to receive any reply from the authorities," Zalil said, adding that, "The accused and victims were from the armed forces. Should the request be allowed, it will be heard like any other murder case. The only difference is that the proceedings are done in the martial court."

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Read in detail about the case here:

                2 Royal Malaysian Navy Sailors Were Murdered In Custody. Here's All You Should Know

The two RMN sailors were in detention.

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Struggling To Find The Right Shade? These 5 Brown Babes Share Their Go-To Makeup Products

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As a brown woman, there are a fair share of challenges we face in society, one of which is looking for the right shade of makeup products

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From looking for the perfect foundation match to finding the right shade of lipstick that complements your skin tone, it's not easy to navigate through the aisles of makeup stores or drugstores, as most brands don't usually curate makeup shades for babes with tan or darker skin tones.Don't worry, we're here to help you brown girlies out!

Here's a list of makeup products with shades that will go well with your skin tone, according to fellow Malaysian brown girlies:

1. First up, it's me! Blushes tend to either not show up or look way too bright on brown skin, but this blush from wet n wild gives a subtle and natural flushed look.

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"I used to not see the reason behind wearing blush, but ever since I discovered the Mellow Wine shade from wet n wild, I can't live without it now. I love that it adds a hint of colour to my face, making it look like I'm naturally blushing."I'll swipe the blush on my cheeks and also a tad bit on my nose to blend everything together." - ImeldaYou can purchase the wet n wild blush here.

2. Tracy has been using the Maybelline Foundation in Spicy Brown since she started using makeup 'cause it's one of the few drugstore shades that matches her skin tone

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"I enjoy the Fit Me range of products from Maybelline for a natural-matte finish look. It's a perfect fit for the humid Malaysian weather and ideal for those who easily get oily skin like me. "What's even better is that it's brown-girl friendly. It's not an easy task to look for a foundation that matches darker skin tones and doesn't break the bank, but this foundation checks all those boxes."- TracyYou can find Tracy's Maybelline Fit Me Liquid Foundation in Spicy Brown here.

3. Sam loves the ColourPop highlighter, Wisp, as the golden champagne colour complements her skin well, giving a light pop of shimmer

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"My favourite product is a highlighter from ColourPop, specifically the Wisp shade. It's great for brown skin and gives some depth to the face while still looking natural. "What I like to do is add it to my eyelids as well, giving a bit of pop to bring out my eyes."- SamanthaYou can buy the ColourPop highlighter here.

4. To transform from a day look to a night look, Shervina only needs one eyeshadow palette, which is the Sun Shadow Sephora Pocket Palette

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"Not only is this palette compact, but it also has high pigmentation. It can be seen on melanin-rich skin, as well as every other skin tone. We love a product that is all about inclusivity!""There are neutral matte colours and also fun shimmery colours, making it fun to do a variety of makeup looks. You can go from simple everyday makeup to glam looks. Talk about being super versatile!" - ShervinaLove the colours of this palette? You can visit a Sephora store near you or purchase it here.

5. Finding the perfect nude lip colour is a struggle for melanin-skin babes, but Tamara found hers at MAC and ColourPop

On the right, Tamara is the one in the yellow top.
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"I love a nude lip but let's be honest, most of the nude lip colours in store are always too pink or too pale for our brown skin. They're always catered to fairer skin tones. "I recently discovered Whirl by MAC and it's the absolute best nude lip shade. My only wish is that it's more durable on my lips! If you want something that lasts, try the Whirl lip liner by MAC instead, or Beeper Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick by ColourPop that is just as pretty."If you want to get your hands on the Whirl lipstick, head over to your nearest MAC store. There might be chances that it's sold out, so do check with the salesperson for stock in other outlets.- TamaraYou can get the MAC lip liner here and the ColourPop liquid lipstick here.

What is inclusive beauty? Be part of the conversation here:

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If you want more beauty product recommendations from melanin skin girlies, check out this story:

                10 Brown Girl-Approved Products That Are Perfect For Duskier Complexions

Get that melanin poppin', hunny.

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Australian YouTuber Compares 100PLUS To Vodka Lime Soda After Trying It For The First Time

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A recent TikTok by an Australian content creator has gone viral after she tried a common Malaysian canned drink for the first time

Lifestyle YouTuber and travel enthusiast, who simply goes by Josie, published a TikTok video on her account (@josieliftsthings) trying 100PLUS for the first time.Initially intrigued, it wasn't long before the video took a rather peculiar turn.

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After taking a sip of the canned drink in the 16-second feature, Josie appears to let out a small gag before announcing her displeasure for the drink in a lighthearted and comedic manner."That tastes like a vodka lime soda but without the vodka. Oh, that one is not for me!" she exclaimed before asking her audience if they like the drink.

Josie after trying 100plus.
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Since publishing it, the video has garnered almost 800,000 views and more than 50,000 likes on TikTok

Many Malaysians found humour in her observation, and couldn't help but join in the comicality over the video.A couple of cheeky responders questioned Josie's observation, with one user simply telling her, "HOW DARE YOU."

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Another jokingly affirmed that 100PLUS is the Malaysian equivalent of vodka.

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One commenter, however, seemed to agree with Josie's take and said that it is the worst canned drink they've ever had.

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Since arriving to Malaysia, Josie has indulged in multiple local delicacies and documented her experiences on TikTok

Some other items Josie has tried thus far include MILO, teh tarik in a can, nasi lemak, cendol, and Penang char kuey teow.

Some of Josie's TikTok videos in Malaysia.
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Click here to check out more of Josie's adventures in KL on TikTok.

Watch the full video of Josie trying 100PLUS for the first time below:

  @josieliftsthings Trying the FAMOUS 100 plus in Malaysia! Do YOU like it??  #100plusmalaysia #malaysiatiktok #malaysiantiktok #malaysiantiktok #malaysianfoodie #malaysiadrinks  Wii - Mii Channel - Super Guitar Bros

If you didn't know, there are 100PLUS popsicles that work just as well as the drink:

                These New 100PLUS Popsicles Were Made For Us Hot & Sweaty Malaysians

Can get them online.

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What Thailand's Appointment Of The Military General As New PM Means For Its Future

Some two months ago when it was claimed that the Military Rule in Thailand was likely to last longer than the country's last coup in 2006, most wouldn't have thought that it would actually be so

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As with the appointment of the man behind the coup, General Prayuth Chan-ocha as country's Prime Minister, it now seems Thailand will (unofficially) continue to remain under the Military Rule. (Although, we hope, officially it wouldn't be so.)

The general led the army in the May coup that ousted Yingluck Shinawatra's civilian government
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The 60-year-old General Prayuth Chan-ocha was nominated on Thursday in a legislature hand-picked by Thailand's junta and made up of mostly military and police figures. The General was the head of the army when he led a dramatic coup in May.

The National Assembly took only 15 minutes to name Gen Prayuth as prime minister
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Thai politics have taken a circular nature as of late. Per the new interim constitution established in July, the military junta that has ruled the country since its May 22 coup appointed a new National Legislative Assembly (NLA). In return, as many predicted, the NLA has appointed General Prayuth Chan-ocha, the mastermind behind the coup, the country’s new prime minister.

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Prayuth was elected with 191 yeas, 0 nays and 3 abstentions in the NLA. The NLA is effectively a rubber-stamp legislature designed to make Gen. Prayuth’s ascent appear more legitimate. In reality, Prayuth’s role prior to the NLA appointment was effectively that of prime minister — he was running the day-to-day affairs of the country. Prayuth’s ascension to the post of prime minister comes three months after Thailand’s latest military coup.

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The Bangkok Post quoted the General as saying he was not approached before he was nominated. He did not attend the National Legislative Assembly session where he was nominated and voted in as Thailand's 29th Prime Minister.

His attendance was not required.  He was at the 21st Infantry Regiment at Navamintrachinee military camp in Chon Buri province at the time. Gen Prayuth only smiled when asked whether he knew he has been voted in as prime minister.  He said briefly that he had not been approached before he was nominated. Asked whether he was ready for the post, Gen Prayuth said: "I only want to the country to move forward."

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The National Legislative Assembly's choice is expected to be approved by King Bhumibol Adulyadej later

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According to the Wall Street Journal, Prayuth will formally take on the role of prime minister following the endorsement of Thailand’s king. The Journal notes that “royal approval is largely viewed as a formality and the general already appeared focused on his new job.”

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Uncertainty looms over the Thai king’s health. King Bhumibol Adulyadej is 86, and details about the Thai royal succession remain ambiguous. The military is largely aligned with the monarchy and is attempting to dismantle former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s base of support (known as the “red shirts”). Thaksin was overthrown in a coup in 2006; his sister, Yingluck Shinawatra was serving as prime minster before being removed by Thailand’s court earlier this year.

        thediplomat.com

Prayuth's appointment will help him remain influential in Thai politics following his mandatory retirement from the Thai army later this year. Having been formally appointed as the Prime Minister, Prayuth can rule unimpeded until Thailand returns to party-based politics.

Prime Minister designate Prayuth Chan-ocha seen with his wife as they leave Chonburi just after noon
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One of his first actions as prime minister will be to appoint a new cabinet. Under the interim constitution from July, Thai citizens who were formerly involved with political parties are banned from political participation via the NLA or other bodies. The interim constitution demonstrates the extent to which Prayuth and the junta are anxious about allowing Thailand’s political parties any influence over the current state of Thai politics.

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The new government is expected to stay in power until the fall of 2015, when a general election is tentatively scheduled to take place

The junta has justified its long grip on power as necessary to return the country to normal after substantial protests beginning in late 2013, while it has effectively silenced the Red Shirt faction led by Yingluck and her brother, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (currently in self-imposed exile in Dubai), by forcing them to sign agreements that in effect silence their ability to publicly protest the army’s actions.

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Prayuth’s installation is a sign that the military, and to a lesser degree the Yellow Shirt faction of pro-monarchists and urban elite, don’t see a viable long-term solution to stemming the popular support of the Red Shirt faction headed by the Shinawatra family, whose power base mainly resides in the rural communities of the north and northeast. Indeed, the junta’s new constitution and the election of Prayuth, who helped orchestrate the military’s response to a 2010 pro-Thaksin Red Shirt rally, which killed dozens, shows that the army intends to remove as much of the Thanksin’s political influence as possible before next year’s elections.

        thediplomat.com

How successful General Prayuth is going to be, will depend on how skilfully he uses the formidable hand he now holds. While critics say he is abrupt and impatient, with deeply conservative outlook, fans describe him as decisive, and a good listener.

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His next task is to appoint a 35-member cabinet, and to oversee the establishment of a 250-member reform council, which is supposed to carry out a root-and-branch reform of politics and government. It is a hugely ambitious agenda. Given the way the military has smothered dissent since the coup, there has been little visible opposition so far. That may change as they tackle more difficult issues.

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Somewhat ironically, Prayuth said just after the coup in May that “I will not allow Thailand to be like Ukraine or Egypt.” However, the general’s unopposed installment as leader amidst a very strong crackdown on public and political opposition is at the very least reminiscent of Abdel el-Sisi’s recent ascent to power in Egypt.

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Instagram Perkenalkan 2 Ciri Baru Bagi Menangani Masalah 'Siber Buli' Dikalangan Pengguna

Masalah cyberbullying atau buli siber kian berleluasa seiring dengan banyaknya aplikasi media sosial dalam Internet

Pembuli siber akan menggunakan apa sahaja medium ini untuk melakukan sesuatu yang kurang menyenangkan seperti meninggalkan komen-komen jelik dan berbaur negatif pada posting yang dibuat oleh individu tertentu.

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Antara kes buli siber yang paling kerap berlaku adalah membabitkan sindiran bentuk, saiz atau rupa tubuh; perasaan cemburu terhadap mangsa dan keinginan untuk lebih dikenali dalam kalangan pengguna media sosial.Komen menyakitkan ini pula akan terus menghantui mangsa selama bertahun-tahun lamanya. Bahkan ia mungkin kekal dalam talian selagi tidak dipadamkan.

Aplikasi Instagram baru-baru ini telah memperkenalkan 2 ciri baru yang mana diharap dapat mengatasi masalah buli dalam laman sosial berkenaan

Pembangun aplikasi Instagram telah memperkenalkan ciri baru pada aplikasi tersebut khusus bagi menangani isu buli dalam kalangan pengguna laman sosial itu.Ciri baru ini dikuasakan oleh teknologi kecerdasan buatan (AI) yang akan berfungsi dengan memaklumkan kepada penggunanya apabila mereka cuba menghantar komen yang dikesan mengandungi perkataan tidak menyenangkan sebelum dimuat naik di ruangan tersebut.

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Pengguna yang dikesan cuba menghantar komen berbaur negatif akan mendapat notifikasi untuk memikirkan semula atau membatalkan hantaran komen mereka itu sebelum ia dihantar kepada penerima.

Menurut Instagram, pada peringkat awal percubaan ciri tersebut, mereka mendapati ia berjaya menggalakkan sebahagian penggunanya untuk menyunting semula komen negatif sebelum ia dihantar dan seterusnya menukar semula komen tersebut kepada perkataan yang lebih sesuai.

Selain itu, satu lagi ciri baru Instagram bagi berdepan dengan isu buli ini adalah dengan perkenalkan ciri yang dipanggil Restrict

Jika sebelum ini, pemilik akaun mungkin keberatan untuk menyekat, meng-unfollow atau melaporkan pembuli kerana ia dilihat boleh memburukkan lagi keadaan lebih-lebih lagi jika mereka bertemu secara berdepan.

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Melalui ciri Restrict ini, pemilik akaun boleh menetapkan untuk hanya mereka yang meninggalkan komen kurang menyenangkan (aka pembuli) itu sahaja yang dapat melihat komen tersebut.Ciri Restrict ini juga akan menyekat pembuli itu daripada dapat melihat apabila anda sedang aktif di Instagram atau pada masa bilakah anda telah membaca mesej mereka secara langsung di direct message.

			It’s our responsibility to create a safe environment on Instagram. This has been an important priority for us for some time, and we are continuing to invest in better understanding and tackling this problem.
        Adam Mosseri, Ketua Instagram

Baguslah Instagram perkenalkan ciri-ciri baru ini!

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All 158 GTA-Pejuang Candidates Collectively Lose RM1.3 Million Of Deposit Money In #GE15

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All the candidates who contested under Pejuang have lost their deposits in the 15th General Election (GE15), causing the party with 158 parliamentary and state candidates to lose RM1,365,000 in total

Malaysiakini made the revelation of the crushing defeat of the Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA) coalition, which is yet to be officially registered by the Registrar of Societies (ROS), after none of its candidates managed to attain 12.5% of votes in each of the contested seats.To secure their seat deposits back in a general election, they must attain at least one-eighth of the total votes. The deposit for a parliamentary seat is RM10,000, while a state seat is RM5,000.Pejuang contested 115 parliamentary seats and 43 state seats yesterday, 19 November, excluding the Padang Serai parliamentary seat and the Tioman state seat as the elections in the two areas have been postponed.Based on SAYS' calculation, Pejuang candidates lost a total of RM1,150,000 in deposits for the contested parliamentary seats, and RM215,000 for the contested state seats.

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Of all the seats contested, only 26 candidates attained more than 1,000 votes. In other words, 84% of its candidates failed to garner votes surpassing four digits.

The lowest number of votes that SAYS sighted was its Labuan candidate, Ramle, who received only 90 votes, according to the numbers published on EC's official website.Malaysiakini reported that Pejuang had also lost all its deposits during the Johor state election in March when they fielded 42 candidates.In yesterday's fight, GTA chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad merely gathered 4,566 votes (9.6%) out of the total 47,480 votes in the Langkawi parliamentary seat.The 97-year-old former premier was 1,369 votes short of retrieving his deposit.In July, deputy president Datuk Marzuki Yahya said the party was eyeing to win GE15.By September, however, the party receded and said it would become the kingmaker.Without winning any seats yesterday, Mahathir and his party virtually have no say in who should become the next Prime Minister now.

Get the latest political updates on SAYS here

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Security Forces Investigating Sulu Militia's 'Secret Plot' To Invade Sabah With 600 Men

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Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) said they will investigate information of a secret plot from the southern Philippines, despite believing they are only rumours

In a report published on Thursday, 9 December, South China Morning Post quoted a senior regional security source as saying that 19 mayors from the Sulu archipelago held a secret meeting on 1 December to discuss recruiting 600 men to invade Sabah.According to the report, they also plan to send spies to scope out Sabah's coastal towns.It is said the meeting was arranged by a senior local government official in the Southern Philippines.

ESSCom are the security forces that patrol the east coast of Sabah from Kudat to Tawau.
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In Lahad Datu, ESSCom commander Datuk Ahmad Fuad said they had also received intelligence reports of the secret plan since the beginning of the month

He said his team has been trying to get additional information of the supposed invasion as well as confirmation from the security forces in the Philippines, but believe the threat is only a rumour."These types of rumours crop up each time an election in the country (Philippines) approaches. It is feared that these rumours will be used as propaganda for the election there to win votes," he told Bernama.However, he said, ESSCom has also never taken a threat lightly and always give serious consideration to every information or hearsay."This reflects the real commitment of the security forces in ensuring that Sabah's sovereignty is not compromised by the malicious intentions of outsiders who want to cause chaos and tension in the state."

ESSCom patrols the waters of the Eastern Sabah Security Zone.
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Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Idris Abdullah has also denied the news reports but is, too, taking no chances

"Not true. Even so, we (Sabah police) will beef up security," he said in a brief message to Bernama.The sovereignty of Sabah is the source of a long-standing dispute between Malaysia and the Philippines, where feelings of territorial claim over Sabah is especially strong in the state of Sulu.In 2013, over 200 armed Sulu militants launched an incursion on Lahad Datu.The attack ended in a month-long stand-off and recorded 72 deaths, 56 of which were intruders, while 10 were Malaysian security personnel and six were civilians.

Last year, a minister received immense backlash after allegedly belittling the efforts of the Malaysian forces in the 2013 incursion:

                Former Minister Claims Security Forces Fighting In 2013 Sabah Incursion Was Just A 'Play'

Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi has since apologised for his remark, but not before asserting that his speech was taken out o...

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[VIDEO] Malaysians Are Calling This Policeman "Gangster Berlesen" After Watching This

The Police Who Was Caught Slapping Two Foreigners Will Undergo Counselling And Training

The policeman who was caught on video slapping two foreigners will have to undergo anger management counselling and training, said Penang deputy police chief Deputy Comm Datuk A. Thaiveegan.

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He said the constable, who had been transferred out of active duty, was still under investigation by the state police contingent's disciplinary department.

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"Disciplinary action will be taken against him," he said after opening the Amanita Programme With NGO And Women Associations In Penang held at the Sunshine Square banquet hall in Bayan Baru Thursday.

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Penang deputy police chief A. Thaiveegan.
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WATCH: This Video Recording Of A Policeman Agressively Slapping Two Immigrants In Georgetown Has Gone Viral On Facebook

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A video clip showing a policeman roughing up two men by the roadside outside a clinic in Bayan Baru area has gone viral.
The 65-second clip was uploaded onto Facebook on Saturday and has since generated hundreds of “likes” and comments.

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In The Video, The Policeman Threw His Helmet On The Ground And Ordered The Three Foreigners To Squat Before Him

The one minute-and-six-second video clip, which appears to have been recorded on a smartphone, shows a policeman slapping and scolding three men who appear to be foreigners in a public area in Bayan Baru.

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The policeman was at first seen to be ordering two of the three men to squat down beside a the third who was already in a squatting position on the ground.

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In The Video, The Policeman Thew His Helmet On The Ground And Ordered The Three Foreigners To Squat Before Him
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He Angrily Shouted At Them, Slapping Them And Calling Them "Samseng" And "Kurang Ajar"

The policeman proceeded to scold one of the men and slapped the latter repeatedly while asking him in Malay, “You mau kurang ajar dengan saya [You want to be disrespectful to me]”.

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He Angrily Shouted At Them, Slapping Them And Calling Them "Samseng" And "Kurang Ajar"
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The Policeman Asked The Foreigners To Produce Their Passports. When They Failed To Do So, He Showed Them His Anger.

The video ends abruptly when the policeman turns around and faces the anonymous cameraman, who appears to have captured the incident from across the street.

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The Policeman Asked The Foreigners To Produce Their Passports. When They Failed To Do So, He Showed Them His Anger.
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According To A Police Spokesman, The Policeman's Anger Was Sparked Because The Foreigners Tried To Escape When They Were Flagged Down For Inspection

A police spokesman said the three foreigners had tried to run away after they were flagged down for inspection.
He said their action had riled up the policeman who flew into a rage.

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According To A Police Spokesman, The Policeman's Anger Was Sparked Because The Foreigners Tried To Escape When They Were Flagged Down For Inspection
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The Policeman In Question Was Immediately Reassigned To Desk Duty At The Balik Pulau Operations Centre After The Video Was Uploaded On To YouTube

A Penang-based policeman shown in a video clip slapping a foreigner that went viral on social media sites recently has been put on desk duty pending investigations into the case, state police chief Datuk Abd Rahim Hanafi said today.

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The unnamed policeman, who was formerly based in the Bayan Baru police station, was immediately transferred to the Balik Pulau operations centre after the video clip was uploaded on to YouTube on December 13.

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Penang Police Chief Datuk Abd Rahim Hanafi Says They Have Launched An Investigation Into The Incident

Penang police chief Senior Deputy Comm Datuk Abdul Rahim Hanafi said the state police contingent disciplinary department had launched a probe into the incident on Friday.

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“We will not compromise on any wrongdoings committed by our men that could tarnish the image of the force.
“I have given orders to all the department heads and chiefs to carry out their duties in accordance with the standard operating procedures. Do not act above the law and beyond your job scope that could give the force a bad name,” he said.

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Penang State Police Chief Datuk Abd Rahim Hanafi Says They Have Launched An Investigation Into The Incident
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Although The Foreigners Failed To Comply With Police Orders, Does It Justify The Policeman's Abusive Actions?

Several netizens posted their comments, saying that the policeman had acted violently in this context.
However, someone else pointed out that the policeman, while he had over-reacted, was merely carrying out his duty as the three foreigners had failed to produce their passports.

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“Gangster berlesen” (licensed gangster) one Facebook user, KS Sim, commented while another user, Yu Min, said he “felt so sad for the police — kurang ajar scolding kurang ajar HAHAHAHA LMFAO”.

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Many other commenters simply used the slogan “Malaysia Boleh” [Malaysia Can] in a sarcastic manner, pointing out that such incidences frequently took place in Malaysia.

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Although The Foreigners Failed To Comply With Police Orders, Does It Justify The Policeman's Abusive Actions?
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Tun M: Kerajaan Cadang Perkenal Cukai Baharu Untuk Usaha Membayar Hutang Negara

Usaha kerajaan baharu kini ditingkatkan dengan cadangan untuk memperkenalkan cukai baharu bagi menjana hasil negara dalam usaha membayar kembali hutang negara yang tinggi

Perdana Menteri, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad berkata, "Kerajaan juga mempertimbangkan untuk melepaskan aset negara seperti tanah bagi mengurangkan beban untuk membayar hutang yang telah ditinggalkan oleh kerajaan terdahulu."Ianya adalah cukai yang berbeza tetapi akan mengurangkan beban rakyat. Inilah tujuannya, untuk bayar hutang kerajaan."Tun Mahathir juga menjelaskan bahawa kerajaan perlu melepaskan aset untuk tujuan mendapatkan dana bagi menyelesaikan krisis hutang negara dengan mencari akses baharu.

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"Ada cadangan supaya kerajaan melepaskan aset seperti tanah dan menjualnya kepada pelabur tempatan. Hasil daripada pembangunan itu, ia akan disalurkan kembali kepada kerajaan," tambahnya.

"Malaysia mampu untuk bangkit kembali daripada krisis kewangan ketika ini yang hampir sama pernah dihadapi pada tahun 1997/1998," kata Tun Mahathir

Situasi yang dihadapi pada kedua-dua tahun tersebut agak sama dengan situasi yang dihadapi oleh negara pada ketika ini. Apabila mata wang rendah, ekonomi juga akan menjadi lebih perlahan.Menurut laporan, Tun Mahathir turut menyuarakan bahawa beliau sangat yakin negara Malaysia mampu untuk mengatasi krisis ini kerana pernah menempuhi situasi seperti ini dan berjaya mengatasinya.Tun Mahathir juga mahu forum yang diadakan mampu untuk menyumbang idea kepada pembetukan dasar kerajaan. Sekali gus, Malaysia kembali menjadi Harimau Asia yang digeruni di rantau ini.

Ketika lawatan Tun Mahathir Ke Amerika Syarikat dan United Kingdom, mereka telah berjaya menarik minat pelabur di sana untuk ke Malaysia

Ketika lawatan Tun Mahathir ke London, United Kingdom.
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Keyakinan Tun Mahathir juga semakin tinggi dan beliau percaya bahawa masa itu akan tiba. Perkara itu juga akan meningkatkan pertumbuhan ekonomi negara serta merapatkan jurang hutang negara.Selain itu, beliau juga turut menyuarakan rasa kecewa terhadap pentadbiran kerajaan sebelum ini kerana kerajaan baharu perlu melakukan kerja untuk menyelesaikan masalah yang ditinggalkan.

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Pregnant Wife Gifts Husband Lamborghini In Advance For Taking Care Of Her After Delivery

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An expectant mother has prepared for the challenges ahead of delivering her firstborn by first gifting her husband a Lamborghini worth RM2 million

19-year-old entrepreneur Anes Ayuni Osman surprised her husband at a car dealership in Kuala Lumpur last week, where she presented him with a brand new turquoise-coloured Lamborghini Huracán.The young mum-to-be posted the surprise video on TikTok, sharing with her close to 600,000 followers that she wanted to show appreciation for her husband in advance of the care and attention he will give her after she delivers.In the video, Ayuni blindfolds her husband with a face mask before revealing the luxury gift that was wrapped up in a giant red bow.Her husband, 20-year-old Weldan Zulkefli, is then reduced to tears and hugs his wife to thank her. Ayuni also becomes emotional as she thanks him for taking good care of her during the pregnancy.

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Ayuni anticipated that it will not be easy for her to buy her husband a gift after she gives birth and decided to do it ahead of time

She told mStar that they will be going back to her family home in Pasir Mas, Kelantan to observe her 100-day confinement period after the delivery that is scheduled at the end of March."According to my family’s tradition in Kelantan, the period is 100 days so that's three months of my husband having to be in the kampung with me at my parents' home," she said.

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She added that she also expects the best from her husband during the postpartum period, which will probably be difficult for the both of them

"I'm expecting my husband to not only be with me all the time but he has to care for the baby day and night because there's a huge possibility I will be having a Caesarean birth," she said."Mums out there will know how painful a C-section is, so I will want more attention from him."

Watch Ayuni's surprise video here:

  @ayunieso24 #ad Bagi awl2 hadiah utk jaga sy dlm Pantang nnti  Terima kasih suami , besar mana pun nilai hadiah ni takkan dapat balas kebaikan awk #fyp #ad #vitamilk  Dengarkan Sayang - Kangen Band


Is It Really Possible To Force Open A Plane Door During Mid-Flight?

Every now and then we hear how a crazy passenger tried but failed to open emergency exit while the airplane was cruising in the sky

Just imagine what would happen if someone did manage to open the door?To quote Oliver Smith of The Telegraph, "It's one of the nervous flier's (numerous) nightmare scenarios. A potty fellow passenger makes a beeline for the emergency exit and yanks the door open, sending themselves, and any unsecured trolley dollies and holidaymakers, spinning into the stratosphere."

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In fact, just this week a man apparently tried to force open a Lufthansa flight's door at 38,000 feet because he wanted to smoke

                This Guy Wanted To Open The Plane Door To Smoke At 38,000 Feet

Sometimes you just gotta smoke!

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However, it is simply impossible to open a plane door during mid-flight! To quote pilot and blogger Patrick Smith of 'Ask the Pilot':

"You cannot – repeat, cannot – open the doors or emergency hatches of an airplane in flight.  You can’t open them for the simple reason that cabin pressure won’t allow it."

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Regardless of what you have seen in the movies, opening the door of a plane at normal cruising altitudes, despite how much you fuss with its opening mechanism, your every attempt is going to fail

"Even at low altitudes, where cabin pressure levels are much less, a meager 2 p.s.i. differential is still more than anyone can displace — even after six cups of coffee and the aggravation that comes with sitting behind a shrieking baby.  The doors are further held secure by a series of electrical and/or mechanical latches," Patrick Smith explains.

Basically, not even superstar Rajinikanth would be able to do it!

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Through 'Fact Or Fake', we at SAYS try to keep the Internet free from bullsh#t by debunking urban legends and popular myths

The very first weekly column at SAYS that began in 2013, 'Fact Or Fake' hit a roadblock at the start of this year and was put into hibernation. However, starting this week, 28 May 2016, we are trying to bring it back in order to better serve our loyal readers.You too can help us in our this weekly myth-buster endeavour by sending us any tips, myths you think we should look into and debunk.Send your suggestions to [email protected] with 'Submission for Fact Or Fake' as the subject line. If we like what we see, we will debunk it for you. ;)

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The Petronas Twin Towers Were Allegedly Airbrushed Away In This BN Poster

On 7 April, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak presented Barisan Nasional's manifesto at Axiata Arena following the dissolution of Parliament on the same day

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Subsequently, the manifesto was uploaded onto Najib's website, divided into 14 points.

One point in particular, stood out from the rest for some netizens

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In this poster, some netizens realised that the iconic Petronas Twin Towers were airbrushed away, but its reflection could still be seen in the lake.

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Some netizens took it to Twitter to express their disappointment in the poster

Local non-profit organisation Lawyers for Liberty wrote in a tweet that airbrushing away Petronas Twin Towers in the poster just because it was built in the era of former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad was "childish and petty".

How childish & petty of Umno / BN - literally airbrushing away KLCC, just coz it was built during Dr M's era. pic.twitter.com/hE9MYBN5td— Lawyers for Liberty (@lawyers4liberty) April 8, 2018

One netizen also wrote that this move showed how much Mahathir "haunts" Najib and the ruling coalition.

Manifesto BN cuba padam KLCC, sebab ya lah, legasi Mahathir. Tapi bayang KLCC masih nampak di air. Begitulah bagaimana Mahathir menghantui Najib dan UMNO-BN. pic.twitter.com/Hp0Hvt8ahi— The Mamu™ (@The_Mamu) April 8, 2018

Another netizen mocked the poster for "moving" the Petronas Twin Towers to the Upside Down, a 2012 movie that portrayed a twin world that sits just above the existing one.

Apparently KLCC was moved to the Upside Down.. pic.twitter.com/TEGlxIlk2L— Patrick™ (@patricklsk) April 8, 2018

However, others defended the poster, calling for netizens to interpret the poster better

One netizen wrote that Petronas Twin Towers were airbrushed away because it showed that Barisan Nasional could bring success without the iconic towers.

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Another netizen also praised the team behind BN’s manifesto for doing a good job because criticisms are aimed at the aesthetics of the poster instead of its contents.

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One netizen also said the team behind the poster was smart for intentionally putting a flaw in the poster in order to get the public’s attention.

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What do you think about the Petronas Twin Towers being airbrushed away in the poster? Let us know in the comments below.

In January, the new #VisitMalaysia2020 logo was criticised by netizens as well:

                Here's The New Logo For Visit Malaysia 2020

wHAt dO yOu tHiNk aBoUt iT?

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Are Malaysians Between 25-35 Years Old Financially Screwed?

Over the past two years, millennials have been an essential contributor to the local economy, start-ups, businesses, and consequently the global economy

However, millennials are facing financial woes and the future looks bleak for this demographic. Here is a look at the harsh reality.Statistics show there is an unprecedented level of debt among Malaysia’s millennials or Gen Ys. These young people are experiencing significant financial stress early in their life, with many living beyond their means and trapped in emotional spending, according to a study by the Asian Institute of Finance (AIF).The survey showed a majority of Gen Ys were relying on high-cost borrowing, with 38% reported to be taking personal loans and 47% engaged in expensive credit card borrowings, while only 28% felt confident in their financial literacy. Here are some of the financial troubles we should be working on fixing today.

1. Our unhealthy obsession with smartphones

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There is a good reason Apple and Samsung are thriving in the emerging economies today. 65% of Malaysians now own a smartphone and 88% of them are millennials, according to Pew Research Center’s Spring 2015 Global Attitude Survey. In fact, just last year Malaysians had spent RM6.8 billion on smartphones alone! This was an increase from RM5.4 billion in 2015, according to a report by GfK.This was a significant increase from 2015, which rang in RM5.4 billion. The biggest contributor to the spending is mid-range model smartphones priced between RM900 and RM1,050, said GfK’s South-East Asia managing director Stanley Kee.Ask yourself this, do you really need to buy the latest phone at RM4,000 or could you buy an older model or a different brand with similar features for half the price?Takeaway: - Ease your obsession with technology and know the potential damage it can cause long-term if not controlled.

2. Building a large debt as a result of online shopping

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Millenials are shopping online more than ever and our lack of discipline and control is causing us piles of debts. A survey on the spending habits of millennials (Generation Y) by United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) Malaysia found there was a 38% growth in online spending in the first six months of last year, with Gen-Y spending 1.4 times more than other age groups.Grab, Lazada, Zalora, Expedia and 11Street have been increasing their presence in our lives faster than expected, making services, travel, transportation, shopping for almost anything much faster and easier.  But, this comes at a price with many of us unrealistic about our financial appetite. Instead, we spend recklessly with credit and loans and zero savings to take care of more important expenses.Gen Y tend to place a big premium on lifestyle brands – be it getting the latest high-tech gear or the latest fashion. About 40% of AIF’s survey correspondents admit that they spend more than they could afford.For those that have recently graduated from university or college, we can’t emphasise enough the importance to sustain your expenses on a moderate level. We get it, you are excited, you are earning money on your own and you want to celebrate a little. There is nothing wrong with that, but overdoing it just might land you in a place you do not want to be in. Here are some financial advice for fresh graduates.Takeaway:- Spend within your means. Do not treat your credit card as cash. Your credit card is a short-term 30-day loan.

3. Not repaying debts

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Millennials are living in debt and the worst part is, they are used to it.Alarmingly, 70% of AIF’s respondents that have credit card debt tend to pay the minimum monthly payment only and 45% did not pay their debt on time. This shows theirs towards the dangers of interest rates.It is common to find Malaysians who are living on the edge of their credit limits these days, just to spend their next ten years clearing their credit card debt. By paying the minimum 5% on their outstanding amount, it is only enough to cover the monthly interest charges but barely clears your credit card debt. For those who do not pay on time, your credit score will be severely damaged will affect your future approval of banking products.“Gen Y’s debt woes have been the result of impulse-buying behaviour coupled with easy access to personal loans and credit card financing. “ – AIF Report on Briding the Knowledge Gap of Malaysia’s MillennialsTakeaway:- Learn to use debt repayment tools such as balance transfer plans to clear debt as soon as possible.

4. Taking up personal loans without prior planning

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Some ambitious millennials are also willing to take up a personal loan to start their business without proper research and planning, resulting in a mountain of debt and left with no other choice but to return to the workforce to repay those debts.“Our study reveals that 75% of Gen Ys have at least one source of long-term debt (anything longer than a year) and 37% have more than one long-term debt obligation,” – AIF report. Hire-purchase is the highest loan (56%), owned by Gen Ys while credit card and education come next (47% and 40%).This comes down to one simple conclusion, millennials are living beyond their means. Without considering their financial appetite every time they make a decision, they act impulsively to receive immediate satisfaction even if it means paying a higher price.Takeaway:- Stop thinking you have all the time in the world to repay those debts. Cumulative interest rate is your worst enemy.

5. Not investing their money

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According to the same study by AIF, less than half (41%) of their 1,000 respondents said that they diversify their investments. On top of that, investments are proved not to be a priority for Millennials with only 23% who invest more than 20% of their monthly income and 40% say they invest less than 10%.With a huge percentage of millennials living in debt, it is no surprise that investment is low on their priority list. But the lack of investment knowledge and low-risk appetite due to the bumpy economy in the past is a concern.In spite of these stats, it is comforting to know that the majority of Gen Ys surveyed in AIF’s survey owned unit trusts and insurance policies (52% and 51%), while only 9% invest in the stock market. However, consistency is key when it comes to investments.Though we are happy to see that Millennials make up 27% of the Private Retirement Scheme contributors as of 30 June this year, it was largely due to an incentive program of RM1,000 introduced by the government.We can’t help but wonder, do they consistently contribute into the fund or do they stop right after obtaining the incentive?According to The Star’s report, the numbers of millennial invested in PRS have increased by 71% from 27,263 PRS members in March 2015 to 46,692 in March this year.“Last month, the number reached to about 67,000, or almost 27% of the total 248,325 PRS contributors nationwide, said the Private Pension Administrator Malaysia (PPA), which is the central administrator for PRS. These youths have a total of RM99.2mil in net asset value under such schemes as of March this year.” – The StarTakeaway:- Learn how to invest in stock, unit trust and other investment products. Find out how you can start investing with returns in three months.

6. Making uninformed investment decisions

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On the other hand, it is rather shocking to see that only 9% of the correspondents are investing in the stock market despite how easy and cheap it is to buy shares in Malaysia. To be fair, AIF pointed out that their cautious investing habits reflect the challenging economic conditions they may have seen during the dot-com bubble in the 1990s and gloomy global economy over the past two years.Also, it does not help that millennial tend to only seek advices from friends, family and colleagues (65% to be precise in AIF’s report) which may lead to the narrow information they can get when it comes to investment.“This is a reflection of the DIY world they grew up with.” – AIF.Takeaway:- Consult ‘qualified’ financial advisors to get the confidence you need to make informed investment decisions. This is in addition to the advice you receive from your friends and family.

7. Millennials are saving money, but is it enough?

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We’ve heard that Millennials don’t save enough but that isn’t entirely true. We do save money, in fact 64% of working Gen Ys save a portion of their income every month. But all the money saved will have no value if we carry huge debts. One of the common mistakes that not only Millennials make, but Malaysians in general too, is continuing to save money while their debts are piling up.They do not realise that the interest rates charged on their debts will only wipe out the accrued interest they earned from their savings and fixed deposit accounts. Credit card interest rates are usually higher than the interest rates on savings accounts. With our inflation rate at 2-4% a month, you are actually losing money from your debt even though you have savings.This is why financial planners and professional advisors need to up their game in terms of engaging with millennial considering the low confidence level, with only 37% sought financial advice from financial planner and 26% are convinced with the service.“Despite their (Gen Y’s) spendthrift behaviour, which is reflected by their credit card debt burden, Gen Ys’ positive saving habit suggest that they are conscious of the value of money, but may not currently have the necessary knowledge to manage it effectively” – AIF.Millennials also tend to save when they have extra money at the end of the month which makes their savings very vulnerable. By setting aside RM100 or RM200, you can save up for your short term goals such as travel or buying a laptop. But is it really enough? Take a look at how much you should have in your savings by the age of 30 here.Takeaway:You need to save at least 40% of your income in order to prepare for an emergency, short term goals (if any) and long-term goals such as buying property or retirement.

8. Instant gratification causes millennials more financial trouble

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It’s all about fast and easy results in this era, whether it’s at work, while shopping, travelling, or even booking rides. However, this fast-moving economy might be the cause behind this instant-gratification culture.“Instant gratification is the desire to experience pleasure or fulfilment without delay or deferment. Basically, it’s when you want it; and you want it now.” – Neil PatelFirst of all, this is how entrepreneurs and businesses are preying on their biggest consumer market almost everywhere around the world. By giving Millennials what they want in an instant, it is so easy for consumers to spend their salaries within an hour.The same applies to the way Millennials consume information on social media and the Internet, which can cause Malaysians to fall for Internet scams and make really bad financial decisions. Malaysians are most vulnerable to online scams compared to Thailand, Singapore and India with 6-out-of-10 suffering financial losses of up to RM7,000.This could explain the lack of interest in investments and proper saving habits. Millennials expect the greatest financial return in a short span of time. They want quick wins but investing and saving are long-term financial goals.Takeaway:- It takes time to build wealth whether you save or invest your money.- There is no easy way out in building your career or business except for hard work, determination, and education.- Take plenty of time to conduct research and ask for help if you are going to make any financial decisions.- Patience is a dying virtue. Take your time and plan your schedule well.Millennials may have their challenges but it does not mean we are doomed. We make mistakes, but we learn and we improve. Share this article if you found it useful and leave a comment if you have more thoughts on this topic!

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Millennials have been criticised quite a bit lately for their spending habits. Read more about it here:

                This Millionaire Tells Millennials To Stop Buying Coffee If They Want To Buy A House

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                Top Features Of CIMB Prime And How It Makes Investing Easy For You

You can see your money grow in just three months!

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Piano Teacher Admits To Molesting Five-Year-Old After Saying It Was To Correct Her Posture

A 21-year-old part-time piano teacher in Singapore has admitted to molesting his five-year-old student in November 2016

By pleading guilty to a charge of using criminal force to outrage the modesty of a minor yesterday, 23 April, he faces a maximum of five years imprisonment, caning, and a fine.The man will be sentenced for the crime at a later date, Malay Mail reported.

During one of their one-on-one lessons, the then-19-year-old slipped his hands inside the girl's panties and touched her private parts on the pretext of correcting her posture

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He also told her to squeeze her thighs.The five-year-old did not object, but told him to stop when she started to feel pain. Though he apologised, the teenager did not remove his hand.

When the lesson ended, the girl did not tell her grandfather what happened because she did not think anything of it

The court also heard that she did not tell her grandfather about the incident because he was a "boy".When the girl got home, she spent an unusually long time in the toilet.

After the lesson, the five-year-old told her mother that she felt pain when she wanted to urinate.
She then explained what the piano teacher had done to her.

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The girl's father then made a police report.After the traumatising incident, the girl decided to stop playing the piano and had several episodes of bedwetting, Malay Mail reported.


Chinese Police Have The Perfect Punishment For Drivers Who Misuse High Beam Lights

Insensitive drivers who misuse blinding high beam lights are quite possibly the most irritating thing someone could face on the road

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It's a terrible and inconsiderate move, really.

Annoyed by this constant occurrence, police in the city of Shenzhen have introduced an "eye for an eye" punishment for these insensitive drivers:

One of the first offenders to take part in the punishment.
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"From now on, traffic police will make those found carelessly using bright headlights stare into them for an entire minute," the police force announced on Tuesday, 1 November, on their Weibo account.

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Offenders are also fined 300 yuan (RM185), lose points on their license and made to recite regulations on the proper use of headlights.

The punishment was first tested in 2014, but the earlier arrangement sought a longer ordeal of five minutes on the driver’s end. Many thought it was a joke.

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If there's one thing you need to know about China is that they don't joke around.

Now, the police have brought back the punishment and upgraded to using a chair specially designed for the violation

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The practice seemed to have gained the approval of many netizens, with some even saying that it should be implemented country wide.Some also said the punishment did not go far enough. "Traffic police comrades, I believe this kind of punishment is not right, it's inhumane, they should have to look for five minutes," suggested one Weibo user.

Shenzhen's police force are known for their unconventional punishments. Last year, they made jaywalkers choose between paying a hefty fine or directing traffic wearing a green hat and vest.

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Now, these guys are really having fun at work. #jobgoals

Recently, two Chinese tourists were arrested for peeing in a botanical garden in Australia:

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They attempted to run away.

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This Hidden Shop Near Petaling Street Sells Old-School Woven Baskets & Rattan Furniture

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Tucked behind these red blinds is a quaint little shop that preserves the fading culture of hand-woven bamboo and rattan baskets in Malaysia

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Selling anything from woven baskets, to rattan tudung saji, to dim sum steamer baskets, The Basket Shop is a wholesaler of imported products that evoke nostalgia among local customers.

You might recognise some of these iconic baskets

Painted Chaoshan baskets.
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Hokkien baskets (bakul Siah).
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Teochew betrothal basket.
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Teochew betrothal basket.
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Known as betrothal baskets, these baskets were once widely used by Hokkien and Teochew couples who planned to get married

Traditional Teochew betrothal basket. Photo for illustration purposes only.
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Long ago, Hokkien and Teochew couples used to observe specific wedding customs, which involved a betrothal ceremony, guo da li (过大礼), to announce the couple's official engagement to the rest of the village.During the ceremony, both the bride and bridegroom's families would exchange betrothal gifts in these betrothal baskets, which signified the couple's sincerity toward their marriage, and was the groom's assurance that he could provide for his bride.Nowadays, these baskets are rented instead of bought, as they are too bulky and impractical to store in the house.

Aside from betrothal baskets, The Basket Shop also sells a huge assortment of woven bamboo and rattan baskets for everyday use

Image via The Basket Shop (Facebook)

Image via The Basket Shop (Facebook)

Image via The Basket Shop (Facebook)

Image via The Basket Shop (Facebook)

True to the shop's name, you can find baskets of all shapes, sizes, and colours here. Many of them are pretty aesthetic, and you can use them as gift hampers for other special occasions.

They also have traditional woven household staples like tudung saji and bamboo trays

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Image via The Basket Shop (Facebook)

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Woven herb drying bamboo trays.
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Moreover, the store even has a modest selection of rattan furniture, bamboo blinds, and other household items like wooden trays and bamboo bowls

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Image via MT Lim/Google Maps

Bamboo blinds.
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Besides that, they peddle other nostalgic curio items like chest boxes, birdcages, Chinese wedding tea sets, and dim sum steamer baskets

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Image via The Basket Shop (Facebook)

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Image via The Basket Shop (Facebook)

You can find colourful decorative and gift-related items like boxes, paper bags, shredded paper, doilies, paper lanterns, and ribbons

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Image via The Basket Shop (Facebook)

Image via The Basket Shop (Facebook)

Image via The Basket Shop (Facebook)

If you're a small business owner, you should drop by to stock up on some cute supplies.

Have you been to The Basket Shop? Be sure to check them out the next time you're at Petaling Street!

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Address:10, Jalan Panggong, 50000 Kuala LumpurOpening hours:9.30am - 5.30pm (Monday to Saturday)Closed on Sunday.Contact:+603-20784863Visit their website and Facebook for more information.


How To Avoid Tolls, Difficult Junctions, And Highways On Waze And Google Maps

No one likes to pay to drive on a specific road when you're just passing through

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For most instances, we all prefer to save money and get driving directions without toll roads.

Thankfully, you can avoid tolls and highways with navigation apps like Google Maps and Waze. Some would've known these tips by now, but new drivers, take note!

Waze

To switch on those settings, launch the app and hit the search icon (it looks like a magnifying glass) to pull up the main menu. Then hit the gear-shaped settings icon and you’ll see a toggle for "Avoid toll roads".Once you turn on this feature, Waze will avoid any tolls in your journeys.

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To avoid highways, you'll need to dig a little bit deeper into settings by tapping on "Navigation", where you'll find the rest of the toggles.For a smoother drive, you can also opt for roads with difficult junctions.

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Google Maps

Google Map's layout is slightly more confusing as compared to Waze. Open the app and search for your destination. Next, tap on Directions.

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Tap the three dots icon in the top right corner of the screen to pull up a settings menu, and select "Route options".

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Finally, select "Route options" and you can use toggles to avoid highways, tolls, and ferries.While you can't avoid difficult junctions on Google Maps, you have the choice of saving your preference for avoiding tolls with Google Maps, toggle on "Remember" settings.

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The year-end holiday season is upon us! Stay safe on the road and follow traffic rules, everyone! :)

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If you're going for a road trip, use these pointers to ensure your car is in tip-top condition:

                Use This 5-Point Checklist The Next Time You're Driving Long Distance

Under-the-hood guide included!

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Wholesome Video Shows Indian Ladies Helping Hijabi Girl With Her Saree On Merdeka

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Remember when we used to dress up in traditional attire at school in conjunction with Hari Kebangsaan?
Some of us would even dress up in cultural attire, different from our own in the spirit of embracing each other's culture.

I remember when I used to dress in my Punjabi friend's lehenga for Hari Kebangsaan, and she would be more than happy to lend it to me, along with helping me put it on the proper way.It is one of the more wholesome ways for Malaysians to display their togetherness as fellow countrymen.And that was what TikTok user, @diyana.azim_, experienced on Wednesday, 31 August.

In conjunction with Hari Kebangsaan, Diyana's supervisor asked for her and her colleagues to dress up in traditional clothes to distribute products to the public

In a conversation with SAYS, Diyana said that they wanted someone to wear traditional Indian attire, but since there were no colleagues who were Indian, Diyana offered to wear a saree that day.She admitted that it was her first time wearing the traditional Indian attire and that she had to watch YouTube tutorials on how to drape a saree.Diyana, who is Malay, mentioned that she is of Indian descent on her father's side.

Image via Diyana (provided to SAYS)

When she wore the traditional attire on Hari Kebangsaan, Diyana was met with three sweet Indian ladies who offered to adjust her saree for her

While she was in front of Masjid Jamek LRT station, three Indian ladies approached her, complimenting Diyana on how pretty she looked in her saree. However, Diyana was apparently told by the ladies that the pallu pleating, the decorated end of the saree that usually hangs on the left shoulder, was incorrectly done and they offered their help to fix it.In the TikTok video, one of the ladies can be seen pinning Diyana's saree into the right place whilst the other ladies are helping her with the process.

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The heartwarming encounter resulted in Diyana taking photos with the three kind ladies

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Diyana could only describe the experience as heartwarming and felt like she was family to the ladies

Diyana said that this experience was especially memorable because it happened on a special day such as Hari Kebangsaan."To be honest, they treated me really sweetly. I can see the pride in their faces when they see a Malay-hijabi girl wearing a saree," said Diyana.This experience made her realise that Malaysians still respect each other's culture and that everyone is cherished like family in this country.

Netizens were touched by the wholesome video and expressed how proud they were to see such togetherness amongst the races

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In a follow-up video, Diyana displayed the ladies' handiwork, showing a before and after shot of her saree

Diyana captioned her video, saying, "The difference is apparent."

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Image via @diyana.azmi_ (TikTok)

You can watch the wholesome video below:

  @diyana.azmi_ Kenangan 31 Ogos 2022 Selamat Hari Merdeka, Malaysia . #merdeka #fypviral #1malaysia #keluargamalaysia  MALAYSIA - Faizal Tahir

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"Tinggi Betul Upah Dia" - Lelaki Ini Dedah Gaji Housemaid Kini Cecah Lebih RM3,000 Sebulan

Pekerjaan adalah salah satu sumber punca rezeki untuk menampung kehidupan seharian kita

Tanpa pekerjaan tentu sukar untuk meneruskan kehidupan, lebih-lebih lagi dengan ekonomi yang tidak menentu pada masa sekarang.Sudah pasti semua orang ingin kerjaya yang boleh memberi hasil buat diri mereka. Gaji adalah antara faktor utama seseorang dalam mencari pekerjaan.Namun, tidak semua hanya memandang bahagian gaji malah, ada juga mereka yang terima saja gaji apa adanya asalkan dapat bekerja.

Kerjaya pembantu rumah bukan pilihan kerja di Malaysia

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Pekerjaan sebagai pembantu rumah atau orang gaji kebanyakannya bukanlah menjadi antara pekerjaan pilihan di Malaysia.Ianya kerana memerlukan anda untuk berhadapan dengan keadaan yang kotor dan perlu mengikut semua arahan yang dikehendaki oleh majikan iaitu tuan rumah anda. Tentunya ia sedikit sebanyak memberikan cabaran buat pekerjaan tersebut.

Walau bagaimanapun, pekerjaan itu menjadi pilihan bagi orang luar seperti Indonesia, Myanmar dan Filipina, sehingga mereka sanggup berhijrah ke Malaysia untuk berkerja sebagai pembantu rumah.

Gaji pembantu rumah kini boleh mencecah lebih RM3,000 sebulan

Rata-rata masyrakat Malaysia mungkin menganggap bayaran bagi pembantu rumah adalah rendah berbanding pekerjaan lain.Tetapi, bagi pembantu rumah itu sendiri mereka sanggup berkerja sedemikian kerana faktor bayaran yang agak lumayan bagi mereka.Baru-baru satu perkongsian di Facebook menarik perhatian apabila seorang lelaki mendedahkan harga sebenar pekerjaan sebagai pembantu rumah.Menerusi posting tersebut, dia memberitahu bahawa dia mendapat tahu harga sebenar gaji mereka selepas menelefon salah satu agensi untuk mengambil pembantu rumah.

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Gaji graduan sudah dianggap tidak relevan lagi dan perlu dikaji semula

Dalam pada itu, isu tersebut turut mendapat perhatian seorang warga Twitter yang kemudiannya berkongsi posting tersebut dan mengulas pandangannya mengenai isu berkenaan.Menurutnya, sudah tiba masa untuk rakyat Malaysia sendiri menceburi bidang itu dengan lebih 'serius'.

Jangan main-main kerja maid pun boleh demand gaji 3.5k.Kalau nak murah sikit, range 3K, boleh ambil yang freelance, tapi tempat makan, tempat tidur etc ko kena cover.Mungkin dah tiba masanya rakyat Malaysia sendiri jump into this kind of sector... pic.twitter.com/QIMODE0QgO— Khairul Azri (@mkhairulazri) November 2, 2020

Moga gomen boleh terbuka mata. Gaji graduan kita sudah tidak relevan lagi.Masa untuk tekanan diberikan kepada para majikan utk semua orang dapat fair wages.Kalau gaji maid rm3k pun tidak menjadi masalah, takkan gaji engineer masih 1.8K? No one should be left behind.— Khairul Azri (@mkhairulazri) November 2, 2020

Tambahnya, gaji minimum yang ditetapkan oleh kerajaan pada hari ini kepada graduan baru adalah tidak relevan lagi.Dia juga berpendapat agar majikan dapat memberi gaji yang sangat berpatutan untuk graduan.

Sementara itu, rata-rata netizen turut meluahkan pandangan mereka mengenai isu tersebut di ruangan komen berkenaan

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Banyak juga ya gaji maid sekarang. Apa pendapat korang?

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Lebih 53k 'Shares', Wanita Ini Kongsi Cara Untuk Lembapkan Kulit & Lebih Glowing!

Ramai wanita inginkan kulit yang cantik, bebas dari jerawat, lembut, gebu dan licin. Namun, produk penjagaan muka zaman sekarang ini penuh dengan bahan yang boleh membahayakan kulit wajah.

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Walaupun produk yang dijual memang mahal dan dijamin berkesan untuk merawat kulit wajah yang bermasalah, sememangnya tidak semua orang yang mampu untuk membelinya apatah lagi menang memakai.Kerana lain orang, lain jenis kulit. Mungkin ada diantara anda yang mempunyai kulit yang begitu sensitif sehinggakan langsung tidak boleh memakai mana-mana produk yang mempunyai bahan kimia yang terlalu banyak.Oleh itu, bolehlah anda mencuba untuk rawat kulit wajah sendiri hanya di rumah. Ingin tahu caranya? Ikuti perkongsian oleh seorang wanita iaitu Norafiza Mahmud yang telah mendapat perhatian masyarakat di laman Facebook dengan lebih 53 ribu 'shares' tentang cara yang terbaik untuk membuatkan kulit wajah lebih cantik dan glowing.Baca perkongsian penuh di bawah:

Amalkan hydrating mask ni untuk kelembapan kulit muka agar mulus dan glow, mengecilkan pori-pori, serta sapu sekitar kaki dan tumit kaki yang kering atau merekah.

Menurutnya, cara ini akan memberikan kesan seolah-olah rawatan bernilai RM500 di spa. Memang power!Rawatan ini dipanggil Hydrating Mask Scrub untuk dipraktikkan oleh wanita di luar sana yang mementingkan kecantikan kulit wajah.Ikuti langkah di bawah:

1. Sediakan sebiji tomato. Tomato ini boleh digunakan sehingga 3 kali. Setelah itu, korek isi tomato tersebut.

Image via Norafiza Mahmud / Facebook

Tomato di korek-korek isinyaPosted by Norafiza Mahmud on Saturday, January 27, 2018

2. Beras hancur ini pula untuk dijadikan scrub muka. Anda tidak perlu membasuh beras terlebih dahulu ya. Hanya sediakan 2 sudu sahaja.

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3. Yogurt asli tanpa campuran buah-buahan pula disediakan untuk kesan yang optimum, anda boleh lakukan detox skin dan detox body

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4. Madu asli hanya 1 sudu

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5. Campurkan semua bahan di atas dan kacau sehingga sebati

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6. Wrap dan simpan di dalam peti ais selama 30 minit atau 1 jam

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Untuk memastikan beras hancur tadi kembang dan sebati dengan bahan-bahan lain. Dan seeloknya hydrating mask ini di gunakan secara sejuk.

Hydrating Mask.
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Sangat elok hydrating mask di gunakan dalam suhu yang sejuk. Mengembalikan keremajaan kulit secara semula jadi. Proses ini akan menjadikan pori-pori mengecil. Kulit akan kelihatan mulus dan halus. lebih segar.Fuhhhhhh! Diamkan 15 minit atau 20 minit. Kalau nak 30 minit pun boleh. Kemudian scrub sehingga kalian berpuas hati.

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Selepas 30 minit. Buang semua black head dan white head. Kemudian cuci menggunakan hydrating mask kembali dan bilas.

Untuk proses yang terakhir, boleh sapukan ais ke kulit wajah anda untuk menambahkan kesegaran kulit dan mengecilkan pori-pori dengan lebih baik

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Hasilnya sangat memuaskan hati. Ditambah pula dengan make up simple. Sangat cantik!

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Takda rahsia langsung kenapa jerawat dan minyak segan nak timbul. Sebiji jerawat pun malu nak tumbuh time period. Semua amalan ini perlu melalui prosess detox body dahulu dan BRIGHTENING MASK yang cik oya kongsikan sebelum ini. Baru kesan dapat di capai secara maksimum!

Selamat mencuba! :)

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If You're In The Klang Valley, You Can Help Improve Malaysia By Joining This Night Walk

This Spotlight is sponsored by WWF-Malaysia.

We're all familiar with the annual Earth Hour event during which participants choose to turn off all non-essential lights for an hour

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As a global environmental initiative by WWF, Earth Hour asks everyone to take personal accountability for their impact on the planet and make behavioural changes to facilitate a sustainable lifestyle, to help minimise the adverse impacts of climate change.

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As an extension of this, WWF-Malaysia is once again organising the Earth Hour Night Walk in an effort to build public support for environmentally sustainable action and raise funds for their conservation efforts

The kick off of the Earth Hour Night Walk 2016 in Petaling Jaya.
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The walk is part of WWF's ongoing efforts to make sure that Earth Hour goes beyond the hour in helping to move individuals, businesses and governments towards a sustainable and better future.

The Earth Hour Night Walk 2017 in Petaling Jaya is co-organised by WWF-Malaysia, The Starling Mall, and the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ). MBPJ is the two-time Earth Hour City Challenge National Winner.

Here are all the relevant details:

The route for the Earth Hour Night Walk 2017.
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Venue: The Starling Mall, Damansara UptownDate: 25 March 2017Time:7.15pm Booths open for walk participants7.45pm Performance and speeches8.30pm Earth Hour Night Walk Flag off / Earth Hour lights-off9.30pm Distribution of medals. Earth Hour Night Walk ends and lights-onRoute: 3kmRegistration fee: RM65 (Funds raised will be channeled to WWF-Malaysia’s conservation efforts.)

All participants will receive a walk pack which consists of a 100% organic cotton, eco-friendly Earth Hour 2017 T-Shirt as well as a medal made from recycled remnant wood and Forest Stewardship Council certified wood veneers

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The tees can be collected before the event while the medals will only be distributed to participants who complete the walk on 25 March 2017.

Click here to register. Let's all get together to make the Earth Hour Night Walk 2017 a success! :)

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Earth Hour Night Walk 2017 is also taking place in Penang:

                Penangites Are Registering For This Walk To Change The Country For The Better

It's happening on 25 March 2017!

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Hadiah Hari Jadi Untuk Putera dan Puteri Diraja Ini Akan Buatkan Anda Kata "Wow"

Apakah hadiah yang kamu terima di harijadi kamu?

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Mungkin hadiah paling mewah yang kamu perolehi adalah beg berjenama atau set komputer riba. Tetamu yang hadir pula terdiri dari sahabat handai dan saudara mara. Lain pula halnya dengan nasib putera dan puteri diraja ini. Mereka *tak main*lah hadiah cuma bernilai ribuan ringgit. Jom kita tengok, apakah hadiah yang mereka terima di harijadi masing-masing:

1. Tengku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim menerima sebuah jet peribadi dari ayahandanya

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TMJ terima sebuah jet daripada ayahandanya sempena ulang tahun kelahirannya yang ke-31.Beliau juga akan mengagihkan lembu di setiap daerah untuk berbuka puasa, selain menghulurkan sedekah kepada anak-anak yatim dan golongan yang kurang berkemampuan di seluruh Johor.

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2. Putera Hakeem Jefri, kerabat diraja Brunei Darussalam mendapat USD1 bilion sebagai hadiah hari jadi

Di majlis harijadi Putera Hakeem Jefri, anakanda kepada Putera Jefri Bolkiah, adinda kepada Sultan Brunei, mereka juga menempah mini konsert dari Rod Stewart.

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Putera Hakeem Jefri
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3. Putera William dihadiahkan helikopter oleh nendanya di hari jadi beliau untuk kegunaan Putera William sekeluarga

Di harijadi beliau yang ke-32, Prince William menerima helikopter berharga £8 million (RM47 million) dari nendanya, Permaisuri England.

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4. Majlis hari jadi Putera Azim, putera Brunei Darussalam dihadiri oleh Mariah Carey dan Pamela Anderson

Pada hari jadi Putera Azim yang ke-30, Mariah Carey membuat persembahan tertutup khas untuk beliau, tetapi ia bukanlah percuma. Mariah Carey dibayar sebanyak USD 1.5 juta. Selain daripada Mariah Carey, hari jadi Putera Azim juga turut dihadiri oleh Elizabeth Jagger, Raquel Welch dan Pamela Anderson.

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5. Sempena hari jadi pertama Putera George, beliau dihadiahkan dengan syiling £5 limited edition berwarna perak yang bernilai USD 136 setiap satu

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Syiling ini berjumlah 7,500 semuanya dan mempunyai simbol nasional sempena keputeraan Putera George.

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6. Puteri Pengiran Isteri Norhayati Rahman, seorang lagi kerabat diraja Brunei sambut hari jadi di sebuah banglo besar di Los Angeles yang dipenuhi dengan 5,000 bunga ros merah

Pengiran Puteri Norhayati (kanan) ketika menghadiri perkahwinan putera Sultan Brunei baru-baru ini
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Puteri Norhayati merupakan isteri pertama kepada Putera Jefri Bolkiah, adinda Sultan Brunei Darussalam.

Beginilah agaknya bilik yang dipenuhi dengan 5,000 bunga ros merah itu.
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Dah tengok dah kemewahan istana 100 bilik milik Sultan Terengganu?

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Istana Syarqiyyah pastinya istana yang paling gah lagi moden di Malaysia.

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Malay Sci-Fi Writer Kushairi Zuradi Hopes To Increase Scientific Literacy In Malaysia

Meet Kushairi Zuradi, an aspiring science fiction author. Late last year when Zuradi sought to have a collection of his short stories published, he was told by many publishers that Malaysians weren't ready for Malay sci-fi books. As he recalls to The Sun Daily:

"Some publishers believe the readership for Malay science fiction is too small [for them] to make a decent profit and they do not want to take a chance on these novels."

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Tired of listening to publishers' excuses to not publish him, Zuradi, in August 2014, started his own publishing company, Simptomatik Press, and self-published his first sci-fi book called Biohazard, featuring 14 of his short stories that deals with microorganisms

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Zuradi, who is currently waiting to start his housemanship, says:

"In my final year in medical school, I studied microorganisms and I was fascinated by their life-cycles. You cannot see them but they are everywhere. We have been taught that 90% of [the cells in the human body are actually] organisms ranging from bacteria to parasites."

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Not only did Zuradi publish his own book of stories, but he has helped other science fiction writers get their works published

To date, his Simptomatik Press has published Fadli Al-Akiti's Gugurnya Azazil, Nor Azida Ishak's Resesif and Fadzlishah Johanabas' Faith and the Machine, which are all available in bookstores.A fifth book – Suatu Hari Nanti Manusia Akan Melupakan Tuhan is written by Fahmi Mustaffa – is due out at the end of the year. This science fiction tale takes place in a post-apocalyptic Kuala Lumpur where the survivors have created a new human race with the help of a computer chip.They believe that their creations are better than God's, and over time, they forget about their own creator and about religion. However, there is a small community on the fringes of Kuala Lumpur who still believe in God, and this sparks a conflict between both factions.

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What's more is that he hopes to encourage more science fiction writing among the Malay community here and increase scientific literacy in Malaysia through his plans to create another company that will publish factual books focusing on science subjects in Malay

"I want to increase the science knowledge among Malaysians. I believe once they show interest in science, they will pick up Malay science fiction novels to read. That way, we will see a growth in the Malay science fiction readership," he tells The Sun Daily."I have a dream where Malaysia will one day host a science fiction literature festival."He believes one of the reasons why Malay-language science fiction is not as developed as other genre is because many Malays are not interested in reading scientific books. However, he hoping to change this scenario."These scientific books will not be complicated. In fact, I will be using simple terms to explain the scientific theories. They will be reader-friendly."

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Upon being asked by The Sun Daily, if he as a Muslim feels conflicted in writing and publishing sci-fi books, Zuradi said:

"Honestly speaking, I do not have that kind of dilemma," he says. "The first word of the Quran that was revealed to Prophet Muhammad was read. So it shows that Islam encourages us to read and gain knowledge, including scientific knowledge.In fact, history has shown that Muslim scholars in the past have dabbled in scientific experiments and contributed vastly to scientific development. Whenever I write science fiction, I always go back to my creator and I never forget my faith."

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[VIDEO] Cipta Bot Paling Canggih Daripada Yang Lain, Tapi Akhirnya Tenggelam Jua Dalam Air

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Semua di sini pasti pernah menyertai sukaneka di sekolah dulu bukan?

Pertandingan itu bukan saja menguji sifat kerjasama antara ahli kumpulan, malah ada permainan yang menguji kekreatifan kita. Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini di TikTok apabila sebuah kumpulan menyertai pertandingan sukaneka air tetapi gagal mencuri tumpuan netizen. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @lyfiairaisos6 #  My Heart Will Go On (Titanic) - Maliheh Saeedi & Faraz Taali

Cipta bot paling canggih daripada kumpulan lain, sekali terciduk

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan mereka sedang bertanding untuk berenang menggunakan bot yang diperbuat daripada kotak. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila bot mereka merupakan antara buatan yang paling kreatif daripada kumpulan lain tetapi sama sekali tidak berfungsi. Bukan itu saja, ciptaan bot kumpulan mereka siap mempunyai dua kepingan kotak yang berfungsi sebagai pendayung. Tetapi malangnya, perempuan yang duduk dalam kotak tersebut tenggelam sebaik saja bot itu digerakkan.

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"Akhirnya, Rose tenggelam dan Jack terselamat" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen terhibur sekali gus mengaitkan situasi ini dengan movie Titanic.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu mendapat 7M tontonan, 833K tanda suka dan 12K komen di TikTok. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Aduhai, kesian member, dah confident sekali boleh jatuh bot pulak! :P

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[VIDEO] Cikgu Kreatif Sediakan Locker Dari Kotak Kasut Untuk Pelajar Ini Raih Pujian Ramai

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Siapa pernah tinggal buku bawah laci meja sebab beg sekolah berat?

Satu subjek kadang-kadang sampai 2 hingga 3 buku sekali kena bawa. Itu baru satu subjek, kalau subjek lain kuantiti bukunya yang sama, jadi beratlah beg sekolah itu.Maka untuk elak daripada bawa beg yang berat, kadangkala ada yang tinggal separuh buku di bawah laci meja sebab tak larat untuk galas beg sekolah.Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di laman sosial apabila seorang guru berkongsi kisah ketika dia menggunakan kotak kasut untuk jadikan locker pelajar telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @cekguzul Masalah beg berat?? Jom buat #locker sendiri di kelas  #edu #kids #inovasi #together #edutok #edutiktok #bag #school #books #problem #noproblem #guru #tiktokguru #deco #class #classdeco #fun #heavy #shopee #shopeefinds #fyp #fyppp #geliga #gstar #teacher #teachersoftiktok #slay #man #system #ganu #teganukite #kemaman #best  Sayunk I Love You - Chombi

Daripada kotak kasut, auto bertukar jadi locker pelajar

Menerusi video yang di muat naik oleh @cekguzul, kelihatan dia berkongsi kisah ketika dia dan pelajarnya sedang menyusun kotak-kotak kasut.Apa yang menarik perhatian ramai adalah apabila kotak kasut itu dijadikan sebagai locker pelajar. Hal ini kerana, dia mengambil cakna dengan perihal pelajar yang terpaksa menggalas beg yang berat dengan buku.Tindakan guru itu telah meraih pujian netizen. Malah, dia juga kreatif dalam mendekorasikan kelas supaya menjadi lebih menarik.Lihat video lain itu di bawah:

  @cekguzul simple2 je kita #deco #kelas kita. maklumla #1st time jadi guru kelas  #teganukite #ganu #edu #edutok #classdeco #class #first #firsttime #learnontiktok #edufluencer #learn #kemaman #decoration #hiasan #cikgu #maleteacher #smart #yourteacher #fyp #kids #girls #boys #edutiktok #guru #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #fypp #best #simple #guru #tips #school  Sunroof - Nicky Youre & dazy

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"Terbaik cikgu! Semoga dimurahkan rezeki cikgu. Buat apa nak beli yang mahal-mahal kalau ada yang murah kan" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan, kini ia telah meraih sebanyak 1M views, 103.3K likes dan 1,954 comments di TikTok. Rata-rata netizen memuji kebaikan dan kreativiti cikgu itu dan memberikan pelbagai reaksi masing-masing.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Wah, cantiknya! Lepas ni tak boleh lah nak buat alasan tak bawa buku ke sekolah :P

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Pervert Caught Taking Close-Up Photos And Masturbating Behind A Woman In Ipoh Mall

In a post that has gone viral on social media, a middle-aged man was allegedly caught taking photos and masturbating behind a woman in an Ipoh shopping mall

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Wong claimed that the man was taking close-up pictures of the girl’s bottom half and masturbated to it while he was still standing behind the victim in Ipoh Parade mall.The man is said to have tailed her from a fast food restaurant to the mall’s main lobby, where she watched a performance with her friends.The post went viral on Facebook and has garnered close to 2,500 shares.

Here's the translation of the Facebook post which was originally written in Mandarin:

"Please, I can’t take it anymore! Uncle, you’re old enough to be a grandfather for your age.I already can't take it anymore when I saw you taking pictures. Yet, you had the audacity to go up to her and take close-up pictures!Thought it’d be good enough for you after the pictures you took of her. But no, you even masturbated on the spot behind her!You would’ve already been humiliated in public if my mom didn’t stop me from exposing you.""I hope every woman in Ipoh takes better care of themselves when they’re out."The original post can be found here.

While some netizens questioned why he did not confront the man on the spot, Wong stated that he did notify the girl and even filed a police report

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Explaining why he did not confront the man, Wong wrote, "My mom stopped us because we had children with us at that time. We couldn’t do anything, but we did stop him and the victim already made a police report."

Apparently, this is not the first time the man was accused of sexually harassing women in public. In the comments section, several women came forward to relate their encounters with the suspect.

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One woman commented that that he has done this before and he is not going to change his ways.

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While another woman said he once snapped photos of her sister at a fun fair.

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Two other girls mentioned he is always around Ipoh's pasar malam taking pictures of girls from the back.

At the time of writing, no arrest has been made yet as the police are still trying to track down the suspect

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According to Malay Mail Online, Ipoh police district chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Ali Tamby confirmed that a police report was lodged by the victim.“We are still looking for the suspect and we urge any witnesses to come forward,” he said in a WhatsApp message.

Not too long ago, a man was caught sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl on video:

                Girl Molested At Funfair By A Family Friend Who Pretended To Take Her Out For Supper

The incident allegedly happened at a funfair in Sungai Petani, Kedah.

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Sandakan Boy Kills Himself After Parents Stop Him From Attending Religious Activities

A 19-year-old Sandakan boy was found dead in his own pool of blood last night. He reportedly slashed himself to death after his parents stopped him from following Islamic religious activities.

According to a report in The Star Online, the boy's body was found on Thursday night, 7 June, while holding a saw, with which he is believed to have slashed himself.The Star Online quoted Sandakan police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Azhar Hamin saying that the teenager was forbidden by his parents from attending Islamic religious activities in Sandakan, following which he had been depressed.

Sandakan police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Azhar Hamin.
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It was the boy's father who found his body in their kitchen

According to ACP Azhar, while the boy was supposed to go to Kuala Lumpur for a job, he refused and returned home after reaching Sandakan airport."After coming home from the airport, the boy did not show any reaction but refused to speak to anyone," The Star Online quoted the ACP as saying, who added that the boy was found dead shortly after with multiple slash wounds on his neck and body.

Police have classified the case as a sudden death