Eat Fresh Unagi, Visit The Olympic Museum, And 5 Other Things You Need To Do In Japan

Along with a few fellow Malaysians, I recently had the chance to visit Japan ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

The Malaysian team outside the Japan Olympic Museum. (I'm sixth from the left)
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From the culture and the scenery, to the food and friendly people, as well as their dedication to excellence in every aspect, Japan is really something else. :')A big shoutout to JENESYS—a Japanese youth exchange programme, for hosting us and bringing us around. Also, thank you to our tour guides and translators Pico-san and Ichiro-san, you guys are the best!

If you're still on the fence, here's why now is the best time for you to travel to Japan:

1. Tokyo city is abuzz and ready to welcome the 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games

Kids practicing kendo at Budokan, a stadium built for the 1964 Olympic Games.
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As a country, Japan has always placed a lot of emphasis on sports development. From its world class sports facilities to universities that produce Olympic athletes, Japan embraces excellence in every aspect.That's why I was super excited to see the venues and progress for Tokyo 2020 so far.

The newly reconstructed National Stadium, the main stadium for Tokyo 2020.
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In 2020, Japan will once again be hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games, over half a century since the Games were held there in 1964. This time around, it will be taking place across nine prefectures, with most events being held in Tokyo.

Tokyo 2020 merchandise now for sale all around the city.
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Already, the city is decked with posters and merchandise for Tokyo 2020, whether it's along the streets, on taxis, or in local stores.

Tatsumi Water Polo Centre, the main venue for swimming and water sports events.
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And it's no wonder. Tokyo 2020 estimates to see over 15,000 athletes and more than 600,000 overseas visitors flocking to Japan to catch this major sporting event.If you're planning to visit Tokyo during the Olympic Games, here's an all-you-need-to-know guide.Tokyo 2020 Olympic GamesDate: 24 July to 9 August 2020Tokyo 2020 Paralympic GamesDate: 25 August to 6 September 2020

2. Try running like Usain Bolt at the super fun and high-tech Japan Olympic Museum

Other fun activities to try out at the Japan Olympic Museum.
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The Japan Olympic Museum is super interactive and allows you to "participate" in various sports. For instance, you can pick up and feel the actual shot puts and javelins used for the Games.One of our favourite activities was trying to keep up with Usain Bolt on the mini sprinting track. The track lights up and shows you Bolt's footsteps according to his 9.58-second world record! (I tried multiple times to keep up and still failed even with a headstart).

Looks like we wouldn't even make it past the qualifying rounds.
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The cool thing is that you can see how you match up compared to professional Olympic athletes, whether it's in basketball, skiing, synchronised swimming, or other sports.

All kinds of cool Olympics memorabilia.
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Besides the exciting, high-tech activities, Japan Olympic Museum also features all kinds of memorabilia. From official uniforms of the Tokyo 1964 Games, to every Olympic torch across the years, this is a one-of-a-kind exhibition you don't want to miss.

The Tokyo 2020 torch, mascots, and video storytelling station.
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Here, you'll also get an exclusive first look at Tokyo 2020 elements, from the Olympic torch to the design process of Miraitowa and Someity—the Tokyo 2020 mascots.Japan Olympic MuseumOpening hours: 10am to 5pm (closed Mondays)Entrance fee: 500 yen (RM19) for adults

3. You've not been to Japan until you've had your fill of sushi, wagyu, unagi, and ramen

At a tiny sushi bar in Asakusa.
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One of my favourite pieces of sushi is uni, or sea urchin. Bright orange in colour, it has a unique sweet creaminess, with a hint of the sea—it's almost like a dessert sushi.Hinatomaru, AsakusaOpening hours: 11.30am to 10pmPrice: 70 yen to 480 yen (RM2.67 to RM18.34) per piece of sushi

Different cuts of A5 wagyu beef at this grill-it-yourself yakiniku restaurant.
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This was my first time trying wagyu beef, and it was mindblowing. The marbled cuts were exceptionally juicy and bursting with flavour, coating the entire mouth with a layer of fatty goodness.Jiromaru, AkihabaraOpening hours: 11am to 11pmPrice: Around 300 yen (RM11.47) per piece of wagyu beef

Chef skinning and deboning a live eel to be made into unagi.
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It was a cool experience watching how unagi was made, from skinning the eel to grilling it over charcoal. Japanese chefs view their work as a craft, and their attention to detail is evident in the food they serve.And yes, it was the best unagi I've ever had.Unatoto, AsakusaOpening hours: 11am to 10pmPrice: 1000 yen (RM38.24) per bowl of unagi riceNarita Omotesando (for live eels)Opening hours: 9am to 5pmPrice: There are a few shops selling unagi along the street, but they go for 2,000 yen to 3,000 yen (RM76.48 to RM114.72) per serving.

Different types of ramen, with Ichiran Ramen at the bottom.
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Of course, no trip to Japan would be complete without a pilgrimage to Ichiran Ramen, one of the most popular ramen joints in town.Nevertheless, don't be afraid to try out other ramen shops you come across during your trip—personally, I've yet to be disappointed by a bowl of ramen in Japan.Ichiran Ramen (just Google to find one closest to you)Opening hours: Varies, some shops open 24/7Price: 980 yen (RM37.47) per bowl of ramen

4. Immerse yourself in the crowds and crossings

One of the crossings at Akihabara.
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One of the most crowded places in Tokyo is Shibuya Crossing, but that's not the only place you can experience the crowds.Head out to any intersection in the city during noon or early in the evening, and you'll most likely be met with swarms of working Japanese people and tourists.

Outside the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
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Unlike in Malaysia, people in Japan follow traffic rules quite strictly, which means "the Hand" doesn't apply here. No jaywalking, please!Also, Japanese people aren't always the kindest pedestrians. If you try to stop at the centre of crossings to take photos (like me), be prepared to take a few unfriendly bumps.

The evening crowd at Asakusa.
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For those of you who are a little claustrophobic, you'll probably want to avoid these jam-packed crossings. The good news is that you can just walk a little further to the next street, which is usually way less crowded with people.

5. Feast your eyes on stunning scenery, from vast cityscapes and lush greenery, to towering snow-capped mountains

Tokyo Skytree and the view from the observation deck.
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The tallest tower in Japan, the Tokyo Skytree rises up 634 metres and gives you a breathtaking view of the entire city. Just make sure the weather is good before you make your way up for the best view possible.Tokyo SkytreeOpening hours: 8am to 9pmEntrance fee: 3,200 yen (RM121) | 4,200 yen (RM159) to go up to the highest floor

An elevated view of Ueno from the 7th floor of Uniqlo.
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One thing you'll notice in Japan is that they make good use of vertical space. Flagship stores like Uniqlo usually go up quite high and they provide unique views of the city. Look up whenever you walk around the city, and you'll find that there are many more shops than meet the eye.

The forest leading to the Meiji Shrine.
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Far from just a concrete jungle, you'll be pleasantly surprised at the lush greenery you can find amidst the city's hustle and bustle. Even the streets are lined with trees, which means you'll get to experience the beauty of all four seasons wherever you are in the city.

The view of Mt. Fuji from the sky.
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On days with clear weather, you can see Japan's iconic mountain from the observatory deck of Tokyo Skytree. I was lucky enough to fly right by Mount Fuji (and have the window seat) on our way from Haneda airport to Matsuyama airport.

6. Shop 'til you drop without breaking the bank at convenience stores and Japan's largest discount chain

Japan's FamilyMart is on a whole other level.
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There are three main convenience store chains in Japan—FamilyMart, 7-Eleven, and Lawson. In the city, you'll find convenience stores popping up everywhere, which means you can grab a bite (or a full meal) whenever you're feeling hungry.

Even the yakitori at 7-Eleven is impressively good.
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In Japan, working people don't usually eat out at restaurants a lot, especially during lunch time. According to our tour guide Ichiro-san, most Japanese people pack food from home or buy a cheap, simple meal from convenience stores.

All kinds of instant ramen for sale at Lawson.
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While these convenience stores may seem unassuming to locals, Malaysians who visit Japan will absolutely fall in love with all the ready-to-go food and snacks. Each store has its unique offerings, so be sure to visit all three stores at least once during your trip!

You can buy all kinds of food and souvenirs at Don Quijote.
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If you're looking to stock up on souvenirs, the best place to go to is Don Quijote, Japan's largest discount store. You can find almost anything under the sun here, from sweets and snacks, to skincare products and even electronic devices.The only thing about Don Quijote is that it's messy and can get crowded. My favourite branch so far is the one in Asakusa, which is more spacious and opens 24/7. When you're done shopping, remember to head over to the duty-free counter to save some cash!

7. Experience Japan's super efficient public transportation

Outside a train station at Ueno.
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One of the signatures of Tokyo city is the metro line. It can pretty much get you anywhere within the city, which means you won't have to rely on expensive cabs. However, if you're planning to stay out late, do note that train stations usually close by 12am or 1am.

Japanese trains wait for no man.
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Public transportation in Japan is always on time, maybe that's why people always seem to be in a rush. Nevertheless, despite how much of a rush they're in, people in Japan will queue up and wait for their turn to get onto the train—something we don't see very often.

You can buy one-way tickets at the train station.
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With all the different metro lines, it may be daunting to ride on the train if you're new to Japan. To keep things simple, you could get a 24-hour pass or multiple day pass.For me, I usually rely on Google Maps, which will tell me which metro line to take, where to change stations, and how much my tickets will cost. Then, all that's left to do is key in my end destination at the kiosk and pay the ticket price.

I could go on and on about all the things you get to see, taste, and do in Japan. But it's something you need to experience yourself.

It's been a long work day... up for a drink, boys?
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From wandering through hidden alleys and discovering hole-in-the-wall soba stalls, to walking through the bright colourful lights of Shinjuku and Akihabara, Japan is full of exciting things waiting for you to explore.

One of the famous streets in Shinjuku.
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I've been to Japan twice now, and every time I visit, I fall in love and come back wanting more. Beyond just a holiday destination, it's a culture and experience unlike any other. If you ever get the chance to visit Japan, make sure you do 'cause you won't regret it.

Thanks again to JENESYS for bringing us on this awesome trip!

Our tour guide, Ichiro-san explaining to us about Tokyo Skytree.
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Thinking of going to Japan? Stop thinking and just do it... before you see all your friends post their Instagram Stories of their trip to Japan and you start regretting it. :P

Sayonara, Japan. See you soon!
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BreadTalk Singapore Comes Under Fire For 'Freshly Prepared' Soya Milk

On 3 August, a photograph showing a BreadTalk Singapore staff member filling up plastic bottles with Yeo's brand soya bean milk was published on RedWire, a Singapore news site

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This “freshly prepared” soya bean milk from BreadTalk always tasted very familiar, but somehow I couldn’t figure out why until now. You see for yourself why. This BreadTalk staff is just pouring Yeo’s soya bean milk into bottles of “freshly prepared” soya bean sold by BreadTalk.

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Redwire also pointed out that BreadTalk Singapore has used their brand image as a way to up the prices - one packet of 1-litre Yeo's soya bean cost only $1.00 (RM2.80) which could easily fill up to 4 bottles. BreadTalk then sells one bottle for $1.80 (RM5).

One packet of 1-litre Yeo's soya bean.
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How much is BreadTalk earning from all this? One packet can fill about 3 to 4 bottles. One packet cost S$1.50 at NTUC, not including any bulk buy discount from companies. One bottle of “freshly prepared” soya bean milk at BreadTalk is sold for S$1.80. You go and do the math.

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BreadTalk bottles.
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BreadTalk Singapore was quick to clarify the incident by putting up a statement on Facebook. The company is also in the midst of transiting from bottle sales to dispensary sales.

Dear fans and loyal customers, We've heard your concerns over our soya bean beverage sold in stores. At BreadTalk,...Posted by BreadTalk® Singapore on Tuesday, August 4, 2015

However, damage has been done and the photo has made its rounds all over the Internet, and BreadTalk Singapore is coming under fire for their distasteful mistake

Most netizens were outraged by the pricing and the misleading label of 'freshly produced' found on the bottles

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The lack of apology in the statement angered some

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Image via BreadTalk Singapore's Facebook

Some also pointed out that it's unhygienic to open and repackage sterilised products

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Image via BreadTalk Singapore's Facebook

More photos showing BreadTalk Singapore staff repackaging Yeo’s soya bean milk into bottles, which the store then sells as a BreadTalk “freshly prepared” soya bean milk drink

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BreadTalk Singapore is not new to controversy. In March, the confectionary chain left a bad taste in the mouths of Singaporeans after selling commemorative buns to mark the passing of Lee Kuan Yew.

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Bakery chain BreadTalk Group apologised and pulled a bun commemorating the city-state's first prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, from its stores after drawing flak from social media users who said the baked goods were insensitive.

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7 Reasons Why Dyana Sofya Lost To Datuk Mah

1. DAP was overconfident and arrogant in the run-up to the by-election that they would keep Teluk Intan

DAP was overconfident and arrogant in the run-up to the by-election that they would keep Teluk Intan
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DAP's overconfidence in keeping Teluk Intan, and not voters’ disillusionment with Pakatan Rakyat (PR) over various issues, caused the pact the federal seat it wrested six years ago from Barisan Nasional (BN), say analysts.

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They told The Malaysian Insider that the time frame of just a year after the 13th general election was too short for the electorate to be disappointed with PR over its handling of key issues mostly centred on the state of Selangor, or for Teluk Intan voters to "punish" the opposition coalition.

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"One year of disillusionment pales in comparison to more than 60 years of what is essentially corrupt BN rule so I don't think this argument holds water," political analyst Dr Oh Ei Sun told The Malaysian Insider. "The lower voter turnout is more the case of them thinking that this by-election would be a sure win for DAP," he added.

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He said one of the reasons that contributed to BN's victory was because rival DAP adopted the wrong strategy, adding the party appeared arrogant and overconfident in the run-up to the by-election. "Their contention that 'a win was in the bag' and gloats over the huge number of people who attended their ceramah as a sign of victory were wrong," he said.

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2. Low voter turnout, especially outstation voters

Low voter turnout, especially outstation voters
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DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng (pic) on Sunday cited three reasons why the party lost the Teluk Intan by-election, after making a preliminary analysis. "The first was due to the very low turnout of voters compared to the general election.

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“The last time around, DAP was highly dependent on votes from their outstation constituents, but they failed to return and vote during the by-election.

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"Chinese votes dropped by 15% while Indian votes dropped by 11% but Malay votes increased by 3%. "Of course the turnout was reduced. The lower turnout cost us our 7,000 majority. "More than 90% of the outstation voters voted for DAP in the last election. "If 1% of the outstation voters came back, we would have won," Lim added.

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3. People were observing Pakatan Rakyat's poor handling of national issues like the hudud issue, Selangor water problems, and the Allah issue

People were observing Pakatan Rakyat's poor handling of national issues
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Dr Chin added that the people voted for Mah instead of Dyana because they were looking at national issues.

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At the national level, the possible impact of the hudud issue especially among the Chinese community, the lack of resonance of the Hindraf and Hindraf-related issues such as the resignation of Waythamoorthy as Deputy Minister and the appeal of Pakatan Rakyat in other similar constituencies – ethnically mixed, semi-urban with many developmental needs and relatively poor internet access – are all issues which need to be pondered over by the PR national leadership.

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Political analyst Khoo Kay Peng also said while some voters might have been disillusioned by PR's problems in Selangor as well as its poor handling of the contentious hudud issue, not all voters from the semi-urban seat are currently living or working in the country's richest and most industrialised state.

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4. DAP's ground machinery pales in comparison to BN's election machinery on the ground

DAP's ground machinery pales in comparison to BN's election machinery on the ground
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Instead, the analyst from Singapore’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies believed DAP lost to BN's superior election machinery on the ground. "DAP usually wins by mass appeal but in a close race like this, the election machinery on the ground really matters, so DAP needs to work hard on strengthening this area," said Oh.

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5. Dyana Sofya was too new compared to political veteran Datuk Mah Siew Keong

Dyana Sofya was too new compared to political veteran Datuk Mah Siew Keong
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"Thirdly, Dyana (Sofya Mohd Daud) is very new. She was only introduced to the electorate two weeks ago. "Perhaps, she did not have enough time to enable voters to get to know her," Lim told a press conference at Dewan Dato Haji Ahmad Badawi in Butterworth after the prize giving ceremony of the first race of Penang Run 2014-2015 on Sunday.

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Political analyst Khoo Kay Peng said choosing the Gerakan president in the by-election was the best decision voters there had made. “Mah has much more experience, stature and local knowledge – that is the factor which aided him to win back the votes Barisan previously lost,” he said when contacted by The Star.

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6. Dyana's ideas and concepts were too abstract for people to relate to

Dyana's ideas and concepts were too abstract for people to relate to
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Commenting on DAP candidate, Dyana Sofya Mohd Daud, Khoo said she was capable, but her ideas were too abstract. “People need something they can relate to in tangible terms. Ultimately, what voters want is someone reliable and who will work towards solving their issues.

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7. Lim Guan Eng says political threat, including 'developmental politics', also played a role

Lim Guan Eng says political threat, including 'developmental politics', also played a role
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"Secondly, it was due to politics of threats, not just violence but also threats in 'developmental politics', such as 'if you do not vote for a minister, you will be denied development'.

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Datuk Mah Siew Keong had won the Teluk Intan by-election with a 238-vote majority

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"Meatballs IKEA Di Penang Ada Bahan Khinzir" - Pihak IKEA Tampil Jelaskan Perkara Sebenar

Pembukaan cawangan IKEA yang keempat di Batu Kawan, Pulau Pinang pada 14 Mac telah menarik ribuan rakyat Malaysia dari Utara untuk berkunjung ke sana

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Buat kali pertamanya, rakyat Malaysia di Utara telah berjalan melalui ruang membeli-belah seluas 470,146 kaki persegi yang dibina itu.Para pelanggan yang berkunjung juga kelihatan gembira dan sangat teruja dengan pembukaan cawangan IKEA terbaru ini.

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			"Ia adalah satu perasaan yang tidak dapat dijelaskan untuk mengalu-alukan pelanggan tercinta kami ke rumah baru (IKEA) kami di sini di Batu Kawan. Kami telah bersiap sedia untuk saat yang sangat luar biasa ini"
        Pathmalingam Arumugam, Pengurus Cawangan IKEA Batu Kawan

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Bayangkan, sambutan yang diterima begitu menggalakkan sehingga lalu lintas menuju ke cawangan IKEA Batu Kawan dikatakan agak perlahan lebih dari beberapa kilometer

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Bukan setakat itu sahaja, lebih 32,000 bebola daging dan 23,600 karipap berjaya terjual pada hari pertama pembukaan cawangan IKEA ini.
Memang hebat sambutan kali ini!

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Namun begitu, satu gambar telah disebarkan melalui aplikasi WhatsApp tentang kebimbangan yang disuarakan oleh orang ramai mengenai produk bebola daging IKEA kononnya mengandungi bahan khinzir

Ikea mana ni serve pork  Sumber dari whatsapp cakap ikea penang . . Betul ka tipu ni ?? Someone two three help ....Cc: whatsapp group pic.twitter.com/KiKTqYuNNW— P A K K U (@tengkuaidilzaim) March 18, 2019

Walaupun tweet di atas tidak mendapat sambutan daripada pengguna Twitter, namun gambar tersebut telah disebarkan secara meluas melalui WhatsApp group. Ada juga yang bertanyakan sama ada produk tersebut ada dijual di cawangan IKEA Batu Kawan.Oleh itu, penjelasan mengenai isu ini telah dikeluarkan sendiri dalam satu kenyataan media oleh Pengurus Dapur IKEA Batu Kawan sendiri iaitu Muhammad Rizal Bin Sunalim.Beliau mengatakan bahawa, "Kami ingin menangani kebimbangan yang timbul berkenaan dengan bahan-bahan bagi IKEA KOTTBULLAR (bebola daging lembu, beku, 1kg)."Kami ingin meyakinkan rakyat Malaysia bahawa sumber bagi item makanan segar dan dimasak yang dijual di Restoran, Bistro serta Swedish Food Markets IKEA Malaysia adalah daripaa pembekal tempatan yang mempunyai sijil halal sah yang dikeluarkan oleh Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM)."

			"Premis-premis berkenaan adalah BEBAS KHINZIR sepenuhnya dan tiada bahan yang mengandungi alkohol dihidangkan atau digunakan dalam proses penyediaan makanan di IKEA"
        Muhammad Rizal Sunalim, Pengurus Dapur IKEA Batu Kawan

Jika anda meragui kesahihan kenyataan di atas, boleh hubungi pihak IKEA sendiri untuk sebarang pertanyaan lanjut

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


Dengan RM20, Ini Cara Bagaimana Saya Berjaya Simpan RM12,600 Duit Anak Dalam Masa Setahun

KAU MUNGKIN RASA TERBEBAN TAPI HASILNYA ANAK KAU ADA SIMPANAN - Cara Simpan DUIT untuk anak dalam masa 1 Tahun.Harini aku nak berkongsi tips menyimpan duit secara kreatif sesuai untuk mak pak yang nak menyimpan untuk anak.

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1. Sediakan botol kuih raya

Sediakan botol kuih raya saiz besar (selalunya orang guna isi tempeyek). Korang hiaslah ikut suka. Asalkan botol tu boleh bagi korang motivasi nak menyimpan. Nak letak gamba DSV pun boleh.

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2. Berbelanja

Korang tak payah sekat perbelanjaan pun. Beli je keperluan hidup seharian. Trick nya adalah NEVER EVER USE RM20 TO PURCHASE. Gunakan duit lain yang ada selain RM20 tu. Kalau terpaksa pecah RM50 tu pecahkanlah sebab bakinya nanti korang mungkin dapat RM20 lagi. Dan kalau kau keluar DUIT dari mesin ATM ada 5 keping RM20, dan itu je duit kau yang ada, tepikan jugak RM20. Korang takde pilihan.

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3. Masukkan duit dalam tabung

Balik je rumah, pastikan lepas buka kasut bagi salam dan tanpa letak wallet/ hembeg tu, masukkan semua RM20 yang korang ada dalam botol. Korang mungkin tenung botol tu yang mula dengan sekeping RM20 sambil kata "Alahai besarnya RM20 ni. Aduhai!" Tapi sila bertabah dan jangan rasa demotivated. RAHSIAnya jangan fikir!

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4. Ulang langkah 1, 2, 3

Ulang langkah 1,2,3 sampai tiba harinya tabung anda penuh melimpah selama setahun. Ya kau ada 365 hari untuk lalui perjuangan RM20 kau ni.

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5. Kira duit sama-sama

Cukup 365 hari korang ajak anak yang ditabungkan tadi duduk sama-sama kira berapa banyak DUIT untuk dia dah dikumpulkan. Proses pengiraan bersama ni adalah proses paling memuaskan tak tergambar dek kata-kata. Korang mesti kena try buat. Bunyi gemersik lembut duit RM20 tu bergeseran memang tak leh nak explain.Dah jadi rutin kami untuk buat "Trick" LUAR BIASA ni sejak setahun lepas. Walaupun pernah sampai 10 keping RM 20 terkorban dalam satu hari. Keluar gak lah air mata bonda dia kahkah. Tapi, nikmatnya adalah dalam masa 365 hari, kami berjaya kumpul RM12600 untuk anak kami si Eusoff. Aik macam mana boleh banyak sangad ni? Entahlah. Yang penting perasaan best dapat kumpul dalam tak sedar tu tak tau nak luah macam mana. Rasa nak lompat bintang!

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Kenapa RM20?

1. Lebih senang nampak

Disebabkan warna oren, kau akan sedar dengan cepat yang itu duit yang kau kena simpan. Secara otomatik kau akan tepikan. Taklah terlalu besar macam RM50 sampai kau rasa macam nak tersedak bila nak asingkan. Huhu!

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2. Paksa diri suami isteri

Aku pernah baca saving duit syiling atau saving hari pertama RM1, hari kedua RM2, sampailah hari ke 30 dalam bulan tu RM30. Banyak jugak sebenarnya bila kau simpan duit ikut hari tu, busuk-busuk dalam RM500 jugak lah kau dapat sebulan.Tapi Aku jenis suka push diri Aku. Samalah dengan Bonda dia. Aku kira-kira balik, disiplin asingkan RM20 yang aku buat ni, hasilnya RM12600 setahun. Maka puratanya lebih kurang RM34 sehari kau dah simpan!Kalau tak paksa diri, Kau boleh shopping online berleluasa tapi menyimpan kau rasa payahnya! Jangan risau Kau takkan mati kebuluran.

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3. Terjamin jumlah simpanan

Memandangkan kau menyimpan RM20, bila kau dah mula kau akan latih diri kau dan minda tanpa sedar kau yang RM20 ni hak anak kau. Mula-mula kau rasa terbeban tapi lama-lama kau akan rasa seronok tengok duit tu makin banyak dan kau tahu jumlahnya taklah ciput.

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Kesimpulan yang Aku boleh buat adalah ada cara yang parents boleh paksa diri untuk buat kalau tak dapat simpan beribu reban sebulan untuk anak sebab kita bukan orang kaya. Lainlah kita dah memang stabil ada 'lebih' tiap bulan. Bila dah mula menyimpan memang kita akan bentuk disiplin kita sikit. Tak yah memboros sangat. Kalau tak boleh RM20, RM5 atau RM10 pun boleh. Asalkan kau mula je. Selagi tak mula selagi tu botol tempeyek tu kosong.Akhir sekali kau bawaklah duit tu pegi bank. Masukkan dalam saving atas nama anak Kau dan kau akan rasa satu perasaan bahagia dan tenang bila kau tahu, apa-apa hal anak kau ada dah duit simpanan. Tak banyak pun at least ada. Kan?Sumber: Aminahtul Marrdiah

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Shona Battles Her Abusive Husband For Her Children’s Safety And Custody (Part 3)

Police officer blocks Shona on WhatsApp in her time of need

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Shona's torture is yet to meet its end. While the mother of two is striving to fight for the full custody of her children, her former husband and his family are more than determined to bring the children back to Saudi Arabia. Making matters worse, Shona has been left to deal with strangers hovering around her mother's house for past two weeks. "My neighbours first noticed it and alerted me that there has been a few cars parked a few houses away from us for the past few days. Thankful for the alert, I rushed to the police station to make a report." "Instead of addressing the matter right away, they dilly-dallied for a few days and after a couple of insistent trips to the station, they finally came to investigate," explained Shona.

The men in those cars claimed to be repossession agents when questioned by the police.   What really surprised Shona was that, instead of confirming their claims, the police officers apparently just left it at that.

According to Shona, the cars parked down the road has apparently been there for the past two weeks
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"It really frustrated me that these people are willing to just ignore my legit worries and the safety of the people in that residential area when they are the ones that are supposed to ensure our safety." "The men, they turn up in different cars mostly. It is sometimes a white Toyota Vios or Camry or a green Alza or Proton Saga. They lurk around overnight and my neighbours are terribly concerned," said Shona.Frustrated, Shona decided to drop a message to the officer in charge of her case and IPO (Interim Protection Order) investigations, but to her disappointment, that didn't help her situation either.

"She refused to answer my messages. I tried explaining to her how tricky my situation is and that I'm genuinely worried about the safety of my kids. The next thing I know, she blocked me on WhatsApp," said Shona.

The text messages sent by Shona to the police officer in charge her case
Image via Shona Sinha Roy/ SAYS

Image via Shona Sinha Roy/ SAYS

Desperate for an intervention, Shona stressed that she is currently in the process of sending a complaint letter to the higher authorities to help with her situation.

"Will I ever lead a normal life?" Shona has been pushed to a corner and is battling issues like this on almost a daily basis. Check this space for more updates on this story in the future.

6 APRIL: Shona’s children almost get kidnapped by her father-in-law

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As mentioned previously, Shona has been trying to keep her two children safe and away from the abusive hands of her husband. Things have been taught, the 30-year-old said, but she stressed that she would go to any lengths to protect her kids, Emran and Zahra'a. While she has been cautious about going out, Shona has also been trying her best to make her children's lives as normal as possible which requires them heading out every now and then. "The nine months they spent in Saudi were really terrible, he tortured them and changed their lives. I just want them to have a happy, decent childhood."

With that in mind she took her two young children for some fresh air and the trio had a blissful day, until they came back home.
"I was walking towards my apartment, and someone charged at me out of nowhere and tried to grab my kids," explained Shona.

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Shona's father-in-law, 'N'
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"It was 'T''s elderly father. I panicked and started screaming, calling out for help. He managed to push me to the ground and run with my kids. That's when the guards heard me and saved my children from being kidnapped, by their own grandfather."A traumatised Shona, explained how she went straight to the police station to lodge a report about the incident. Her father-in-law was apparently assisted by another man, that according to Shona, looked like a Malaysian. "My daughter was so terrified she peed in her pants. Right as he was escaping, I heard him yelling, 'Better be careful!'," said Shona. The incident left Shona with bruises on her neck and left arm.

To make matters worse, she found out that her father-in-law has been stalking her for the past few weeks. She was made aware that 'T' is back in Saudi Arabia but his father has been in town, keeping track of Shona and her children's whereabouts.

The image sent  by 'T' to Shona when she asked him to "stop scaring her children"
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Image via Shona Sinha Roy/ SAYS

"He ('T') sent a photo of me, taken when I was at Petronas Twin Towers recently and told me that he will never give up on fighting to get the children back till the very end of his life," revealed Shona.To ensure the safety of her children, she decided to hire a bodyguard for them while waiting for the court proceedings to be over. When she asked him to stop scaring the children over a text message, he replied with a photo of his middle finger.

28 APRIL: We first met Shona two weeks ago when she first approached us, worried about the safety of her children and her life.
"I need help. I've gone to the police and they are helping me, but I want to create an awareness on how serious and terrible domestic violence can be."

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We very much expected a broken woman, but she charged right in, a picture of strength. The first thing she said after we exchanged our pleasantries was, "I'm an open book".We sat down and she got on talking, revealing a complicated story that some may say is mundane, one-sided or even relate to. By the end of it, we were left with details worth eight long years that defined her 20s.  We broke the story into three parts - the first highlighting the early days of her marriage that led to the abusive years, the second detailing her climb from the darkest depths of her life and now, here's the third and final part of Shona Sinha Roy's story:

After nine long months, 'T' came back to Malaysia on 30 March. Thankfully, he brought along their two young children.
"I think that might have been one of the happiest moments in my life, being able to see my children after all those months, alive and well."

The first selfie taken with her children after nine months of being away from them
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Little did 'T' know that Shona came armed with a temporary custody order from the Syariah court.   "I walked up to him and my lawyers served him with the custody papers. For the first time in almost 10 years, I felt strong and confident."

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Shona revealed that she has been working with her lawyers to get the papers ready to get her kids back since the first day she came back to Malaysia. Explaining that it wasn't an easy task, the 30-year-old mother stressed that her children are her utmost priority and that her elderly mother has been her biggest supporter. "She is an amazing person. Not once did she judge me harshly for the decisions I made, she just understood and trusted that I acted based on what I thought was best for my family.""People kept asking me, why didn't I just leave or why did I stay for as long as I did. The reason was both complex and simple. Complex, because leaving someone that you love, believing that they are hurting you is the most difficult thing to do. For whatever that it's worth, I stayed for my children, I wanted them to have a father figure. Every time he apologised, I hoped that it would be the last."

'T' wasn't happy. Realising that he had little power in this part of the world, he decided to play nice and asked Shona out for dinner, wanting to talk things through like a "real couple".

"I was worried and wasn't sure what was in store for me this time around. From my eight years of marriage to him, I knew that he would have something planned to make sure that I bend over backwards to cater to his needs," explained Shona. Her gut feeling was right. Somberly, he started talking about how much he missed her and how he has changed over the past few months. 'T' wanted them to patch up the marriage and return to Dubai to start over. He even claimed that he has not been seeing anyone since she left Saudi. Exasperated, Shona asked him if she could just take a look at his phone. He handed it over reluctantly. Unsurprisingly, Shona found that it was still filled with sexually driven messages and photos of random women.

Disappointed and exasperated, Shona told 'T' that she was done with their broken relationship.
"It was like gangrene, a rotting limb that I needed to get rid of or it'll eat me up and ruin everything else I have."

Despite knowing that her husband can be terribly abusive towards her, Shona trusted her husband enough to safely assume that he wouldn't physically hurt their children. "He used to hit and verbally abuse me in front of them, but he's never hit them." To her surprise, her children revealed that 'T' did abuse them when she was away. Her son, Emran claimed that his father burnt him with cigarette butts and their paternal grandmother used to pinch his sister until she bled.

Armed with proof of almost a decade of adultery and severe domestic violence, Shona thought that she would be able to keep the kids legally until she could file for full custody. She was wrong.

To put it simply, the Malaysian Syariah court actually cancelled her temporary custody, leaving the children up for grabs. Shona was baffled by the decision, as she had mentioned and provided medical evidence suggesting that 'T' is abusive towards her and their children during court proceedings. "I told the judge and my lawyers that his erratic behaviour can be detrimental to our children's growth and life. Children deserve a happy and safe environment to grow up in and I strongly believe that he doesn't have to ability to provide either for my children."

Instead of providing sound reason on why he deserves custody of the children, 'T' claimed that Shona is not a good Muslim during the custody trials.
He pinpointed that she consumes alcohol, smokes, has male acquaintances, and does not wear a hijab.

Shona was perplexed. "He married me knowing that I drink and smoke and he used to be the one that wanted to celebrate my birthdays and hang out at watering holes. I was a Christian when we married and stayed that way for the first two years of our marriage," said Shona. In her defence, she explained that she has only been a Muslim for a few years and has been trying her best to learn and comply to the religion's teachings.Despite all her best efforts, her lawyers informed her that the court has cancelled her temporary custody.

In a desperate attempt to keep her children safe and away from the man who abused them, Shona decided to send them to her mother and keep them at an undisclosed location

A recent photograph of Shona, her two children and her mother
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She tried her best to avoid him and keep the children hidden and safe with her family. But 'T' refused to give up. He desperately wanted to get the children back so he started stalking her. "I would come home and the guards would tell me that a gang of people came looking for me. He hired a few people and started going to all my relatives and friends' homes, looking for me." "I was terrified but it was important that I protected myself and stayed away from him. Above everything I am a mother and all I wanted was for my children to be safe," added Shona.

After multiple police complaints about living in fear of her husband's brutality, the police officers finally took notice of her case after she wrote a complaint letter to IGP Khalid Abu Bakar

The authorities finally issued a restraining order against 'T', legally protecting Shona from the clutches of her husband.At the time of writing, 'T' is still in Malaysia with his father and legal team, determined to win the custody case.

Her two children are currently under the loving and watchful care of her mother while Shona is working on the process of applying for full custody.
"I will not give up till I can provide a safe and loving environment for my children," stressed Shona.


[VIDEO] Tinggal Anak Panas Berpeluh Dalam Kereta, Wanita Ini Beri Nasihat Untuk Ibu Bapa

Anak merupakan amanah Allah SWT kepada setiap ibu bapa dan ibarat permata yang mahal untuk dijaga

Bukan semua orang diberikan rezeki untuk mendapat zuriat dengan cepat, ada yang terpaksa berusaha dan menunggu bertahun lamanya untuk menimang cahaya mata sendiri.Oleh itu, sebagai ibu bapa kita haruslah menjaga anak dengan sebaik mungkin lebih-lebih lagi jika berada di luar kerana kita tidak tahu apa yang bakal terjadi sekiranya terlepas pandang walau sesaat.Baru-baru ini, tular satu video di laman sosial TikTok mengenai seorang wanita memuat naik rakaman ketika dia sedang berjalan di luar. Dia kemudian mendapati seorang kanak-kanak ditinggalkan di dalam kereta dalam keadaan panas terik dan tingkap tertutup serta pintu berkunci rapat.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @ummulatika Please jangan buat macam ni kat anak-anak kita. Nyawa tiada gantinya  ##fyppp ##fyp ##stayathome ##tiktokmalaysia  mungkin hari ini esok atau nanti - anneth

Risau lihat kanak-kanak itu yang mungkin akan pengsan akibat sudah berpeluh di dalam kereta

Menerusi video yang dikongsi oleh Ummul Atika, dia ketika itu sedang berjalan ke sebuah kedai sebelum ternampak seorang kanak-kanak ditinggalkan di dalam kereta yang berkunci dan tingkap tidak dibuka."Tadi pergi kedai, bila dah parking perasan ada budak tengah duduk dalam kereta berkunci sorang-sorang. Tak pasang aircond, tak bukak tingkap. Ummul risau sangat sebab budak tu dah berpeluh-peluh lencun tengah terik macam ni, takut dia pengsan""Ummul ketuk pintu suruh dia bukak tingkap tapi mungkin dia takut. Ummul tunggu tepi tak tau nak buat apa. Nasib baik ada kereta polis lalu, terus mintak dia tengokkan adik tu. Polis buat announcement, tak lama tu mak dia datang, beli barang kat supermarket rupanya," katanya.Ummul juga sempat meninggalkan pesanan buat semua ibu bapa di luar sana dan meminta orang ramai untuk spread awareness.

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"Alhamdulillah masih ramai lagi masyarakat yang peka! Semoga Allah membalas segala kebaikan puan" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu telah meraih 493K tontonan, 27.9K tanda suka serta 1.7K komen di TikTok.Rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pendapat masing-masing berkenaan isu tersebut dan saling mengingati kepada mereka yang bergelar ibu bapa supaya tidak meninggalkan anak sendirian di dalam kereta dengan keadaan berpanas sebegitu.Antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Semoga perkongsian ini dapat memberikan kesedaran buat semua ibu bapa di luar sana agar lebih peka selepas ini :)

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[VIDEO] Kena Rehearsal Hari Bertunang, Bapa Ajar Cara Berjalan Ini Cuit Hati Ramai

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

Sebagai perempuan, sudah tentu kita mahu tampil cantik dan berseri pada hari bersejarah dalam hidup

Terutamanya untuk mereka yang bakal bertunang, pastinya akan membuat persiapan awal bagi memastikan segala proses berjalan dengan mudah dan lancar.Baru-baru ini, tular dalam sebuah video di TikTok mengenai seorang ayah yang mengajar anaknya cara berjalan di hari pertunangan telah meraih perhatian ramai. Lihat video perkongsian itu di bawah:

  @ffzti I tried my best   Tari Tualang Tiga - Puan Sri Saloma

Rehearsal cara berjalan malam sebelum bertunang

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @ffzti di TikTok, kelihatan ayah gadis tersebut sedang gigih menunjukkan cara berjalan yang 'betul' pada malam sebelum hari pertunangannya.Dalam video berkenaan, ayahnya kelihatan serius dalam melatih anaknya berjalan menuruni tangga. Menurut kenyataan gadis tersebut dalam video, ayahnya 'emosi' melihat anaknya yang 'kayu' dan tidak dapat berjalan perlahan ke arah pelamin. Dapat dilihat dalam result video berkenaan, gadis itu berjaya berjalan mengikut apa yang diajar oleh ayahnya.

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"Siap ada rehearsal. Terbaik Abah" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dan memuji gelagat ayah gadis itu. Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 1.2M views, 146.1K likes dan 2,014 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok.:

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Semoga segala urusan mereka nanti berjalan dengan lancar. InsyaAllah :)

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Thailand Does A U-Turn On Its COVID-19 Rule As Showing Vax Proof Would Be Cumbersome

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Thailand has withdrawn its COVID-19 vaccination rule just two days after its announcement that international travellers are required to show proof of vaccination when entering the country

Unvaccinated visitors are now also allowed to enter the country without restriction. However, medical insurance is still a requirement if a traveller's next destination requires a pre-entry COVID-19 test.On 9 January, its Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that the new rule of checking vaccination proofs was inconvenient and a panel of health experts had agreed to withdraw it."Showing proof of vaccination would be cumbersome and inconvenient, and so the group's decision is that it is unnecessary," Anutin told reporters, according to Reuters.

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The now scrapped rule stated that all international travellers had to show proof of at least two COVID-19 vaccinations or a doctor's note of exemption, or evidence of a recent recovery

The rule had been reinstated on Saturday, 7 January, as China reopened its borders following the easing of its zero-COVID policy.According to Reuters, around 3,465 international travellers had arrived in Thailand on Monday, 9 January.Anutin added that Thailand expects approximately seven to 10 million visitors from China this year, as opposed to five million pre-pandemic.

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The country relies heavily on tourism, especially visitors from China

In 2022, more than 11 million tourists entered the country — a number that is still lower than the figures before the pandemic. However, it contributed to a 2.4% year-on-year rise in Thailand's GDP in the first half of the year, according to a report by VOA News.

Read more about the previous rule here:

                Travelling To Thailand? Here Are New COVID-19 Measures All M'sians Need To Know From 9 Jan

The new rule will be in effect until at least the end of January 2023.

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A New Chance At Life: KL Homeless Placed At Shelters Are Now Attending Job Interviews

Some of the 800 homeless people who were saved from the streets and placed at temporary shelters during the Movement Control Order (MCO) are now being given the opportunity to get hired

According to Harian Metro, they are currently going through job interviews to find suitable work, a process which will take about five days from 7 to 12 May.The initiative was carried out by the Ministry of Federal Territories through a special committee of government agencies including the National Welfare Foundation, the Department of Labour, the National Anti-Drugs Agency, and several non-governmental organisations.This comes almost after a month of a promise made by Federal Territories Minister Annuar Musa."The homeless will not be left out on the streets," Musa said in a video statement on 10 April.

Some of the homeless were sheltered at the community centre in Sentul Perdana.
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The homeless who are accepted to work as factory production operators will be offered a starting salary of RM1,400, as well as allowances

Some may also be hired as general workers for Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and will be given a salary of no less than RM1,200 a month.Musa has expressed his gratitude that the homeless were willing to listen to his ministry's encouragement to begin anew.According to him, while they are waiting for work, they will be newly placed in dormitories prepared by DBKL and the companies who are willing to hire them."I'm so thankful they responded to my calls to start a new life," he wrote on Facebook on Tuesday, 5 May, to announce the news.

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Some of the homeless have also been reconnected with family and past employers they have been separated from for a long time

DBKL announced that with all the homeless gathered under one roof, the shelters have enabled people to easily find and identify their long-lost family members.Some of the homeless have been allowed to go home with the condition that their family or employers agree to take care of them and prevent them from roaming the city streets again.As many as 125 people have left the shelters since 28 April after their caregivers signed letters of undertaking.DBKL also assured that shelter residents have been screened for COVID-19 and all have tested negative.

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The Ministry of Federal Territories have also previously announced that a special fund of RM1 million will be allocated to continue protecting the welfare of the homeless around the capital

The Edge Markets reported that the fund is to provide medical services, counselling, facilities, and more employment opportunities to homeless people in an effort to keep them off the streets of Kuala Lumpur.

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DBKL has done a great job taking care of the homeless amidst this difficult times:

                Netizens Touched That The Homeless Are Being Well Taken Care Of In Quarantine Centres

They have been given cubicles, comfy blankets, and even neat hair makeovers!

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                KL's Homeless Given Temporary Shelter To Keep Them Safe From COVID-19 During MCO

They are being homed in two transit centres and four community halls around Kuala Lumpur.

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"The Little Boot Is Gone" – Nurul Izzah Shares About Her Miscarriage

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Nurul Izzah Anwar recently suffered a miscarriage while carrying out her duties, including travelling between Penang and Putrajaya

The former Permatang Pauh member of parliament (MP) took to her social media accounts last night, 24 January, to share about the loss of her third biological child, writing, "The little boot is gone..."."Surely, we belong to Allah and verily to Him do we return."Nurul Izzah has two children, namely Raja Safiyah and Raja Harith, from her first husband Raja Ahmad Shahrir, and a stepchild, Yu Zhou, after her marriage to Yin Shao Loong.While Nurul Izzah did not mention when she suffered the miscarriage, it appears to be after 19 November last year, when the 15th General Election (GE15) was held, based on her post.Her post was accompanied by a photo of her hugging her parents, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, saying they were hugging for the first time since GE15.According to Nurul Izzah, her family has gone through a lot together — from campaigning for the election, getting COVID-19 twice, learning that she was pregnant, and managing her new duties while travelling between Penang and Putrajaya, and then being shocked by the miscarriage.

The 42-year-old also offered support to other women who have faced the same fate as her and reminded them that life goes on

"So to those of you, well [sic] almost all of us who have experienced loss, we can offer our doa, a big virtual hug, and a reminder — that life does go on," Nurul Izzah wrote in her poignant post."And the splendour of joy and happiness — it lurks in every corner — whether it's the smiles of Safiyah, Harith, and Yu Zhou — or in the warm embrace of my own papa and mama, every moment counts."Happy homecoming in every warmth you experience. Healing is a journey - and if you need to take some time to breathe in the moment — just do it. Before the next chapter in life begins anew."

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What Happened In Terengganu Where PAS Members Marched With Fake Swords & Spears?

Over the weekend, photos and videos showed PAS members — dressed in body armour like warriors — marching in Terengganu with replicas of weapons such as swords, shields, and bows and arrows

The march occurred on Friday, 17 February, in Setiu, at the start of the two-day PAS Youth gathering, Himpunan Pemuda Islam Terengganu (HIMPIT), reported Free Malaysia Today yesterday, 19 February."You know that the Terengganu election is near, so they want to create momentum. The uniforms they wore were part of the programme," PAS public relations officer Mohd Shahir Abu Hassan told The Vibes.

Permaisuri state constituency PAS coordinating officer Zul Bhari A Rahman shared photos of the march on Facebook.
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The sight of PAS members dressed as warriors has prompted questions about the party's agenda behind organising such an event

According to New Straits Times, in one of the videos showing the march, PAS Youth chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari is heard congratulating — while clenching his fist — all those who attended the event.Fadhli, however, said that he was only invited for the event's launch and was unaware of the march held by his party's Terengganu youth wing with his own party members dressed like warriors."I just saw the pictures [...] and I find it strange," Free Malaysia Today quoted him as saying.Meanwhile, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar called out the controversial parade for being callous with their choice of outfits and portrayal of Islam.According to Mohd Na'im, choosing to use Islamic symbols caused members of the public to raise their concerns that the parade could cause racial disharmony, reported Malay Mail."To march in that manner was wrong and gives people a bad impression of the country and Islam," he said, adding that any actions that can cause public unrest must be avoided at all costs.

Image via Ustaz Zul Bhari A Rahman (Facebook)

One of the videos posted on TikTok showed the members reportedly marching to music containing the words "death to the infidels"

The video posted on TikTok also carried the platform's safety warning label that read, "participating in this activity could result in you or others getting hurt."According to The Vibes, PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang was present at the event.There were also children present at the event, which included other activities such as football and sepak takraw matches, and a convoy of motorcycles carrying PAS flags, Free Malaysia Today reported.

  @ziyadzakaria4u Himpunan Pemuda Islam Terengganu. #himpit2023   DragonForce Malaysia Administrator -

The march caused distress among the public, following which police have said that they are investigating if any offences were committed

Terengganu police chief DCP Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said that while PAS had informed them about the event, they were not notified about the controversial parade taking place with replicas of weapons."We were not informed about the parade with replicas of weapons, which has caused uneasiness and concerns among the public. An investigation will be carried out to identify any offences in the programme and appropriate action will be taken," Rohaimi said in a statement yesterday.

Amidst the police investigation, several PAS leaders have come out to defend the march by likening it to cosplay events and Chinese opera

Terengganu PAS Youth wing chief Harun Esa claimed the march was like "cosplay parades"."The event is similar to the 'cosplay' parades and competitions that are held all over the country showing their favourite superheroes and their weapons," Harun wrote on his Facebook page.According to him, the parade was not intended to incite violence, adding that it was very interesting to see the creativity of the representatives of the youth groups in the area displaying their respective ideas.He said that other groups represented sports themes and even rode horses at the HIMPIT event.Meanwhile, the Islamist party's deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, defending the parade, claimed the parade was similar to "a Chinese opera where the actors also carry swords and spears"."There is no issue here. It is better for us to focus our time and energy on more meaningful things such as tackling the rising cost of living, education, and social problems," he said, adding that "detractors" should not try to portray the party in a "negative light" based on "one or two pictures" on social media."Maybe this is just their way of trying to deflect from the real issues at hand," he said without elaborating.

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Ambil Masa 1 Tahun Untuk Dibangunkan, Pelajar UiTM Temui Cara Baru Mengesan Diabetes

Mengetahui penyakit diabetes memerlukan kos yang mahal untuk diubati, pelajar UiTM, Nur Shima Abdul Aziz, 23 telah menjalankan satu penyelidikan untuk mengesan penyakit diabetes dengan cara lebih mudah dan lebih murah

Shima bersama dua lagi rakannya Mohd Amin Khusyairi Othman dan Nur Alya Ahmad telah berjaya mencipta satu alat yang diberi nama Ketobetix Personal Healthcare Monitoring System yang direka khas untuk mengesan dan memantau diabetes.Alat tersebut telah mengambil masa satu tahun untuk dibangunkan dengan kos bernilai RM260.Menurutnya, dia bersama rakan-rakannya mahu mencipta alat yang bukan hanya berpatutan, malah juga dengan menggunakan pendekatan yang berbeza. Cara konvensional memerlukan seseorang untuk mencucuk jari atau menjalani ujian glukosa air kencing. Tetapi berlainan pula dengan Ketobetix Personal Healthcare Monitoring System. Ia menggunakan kaedah tidak invasif iaitu berfungsi dengan mengesan tahap ketone, yang merupakan bahan kimia yang dihasilkan apabila terdapat insulin yang tidak mencukupi di dalam badan.

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Untuk berbuat sedemikian, pesakit hanya perlu menghembus nafas ke dalam corong yang mengandungi sensor, yang mengukur kepekatan aseton dalam nafas

Kaedah ini adalah lebih mudah daripada yang konvensional. Mereka telah menemuramah pakar di HUKM yang telah mengseahkan kaedah ini.Peranti ini juga menggunakan teknologi Internet of Things (IoT) untuk menyampaikan data yang dikumpul dan diproses untuk doktor-doktor dan ahli keluarga terdekat yang boleh melihat melalui mobile devices mereka atau komputer di mana-mana sahaja. Terdapat juga aplikasi mudah alih yang datang bersama alat ini untuk membantu pesakit dan doktor membaca data. Nilai tahap ketone pula diukur dalam millimoles per liter (mmol / l)."Data ini kemudian dihantar ke 'cloud' dan dikongsi ke aplikasi mudah alih melalui Internet. Idea ini adalah bahawa doktor boleh memantau keadaan pesakit dengan menggunakan pangkalan data kerana semua data dan maklumat daripada pesakit disimpan dalam pangkalan data dan 'cloud'. Pesakit juga boleh melihat keadaan mereka dan mendidik diri mereka  mengenai keadaan tubuh badan melalui aplikasi mudah alih," kata Shima.Ketobetix Personal Healthcare Monitoring System telah dikemukakan untuk ke Pertandingan Reka Cipta & Inovasi 2016.

Sementara itu, Profesor Madya Ruhani Ab Rahman, yang menyelia projek itu berkata, alat itu adalah yang pertama seumpamanya

"Dengan itu, pesakit dan doktor boleh menjimatkan masa dan wang. Mereka boleh berkomunikasi antara satu sama lain dengan mudah melalui alat peribadi mereka dalam real time, dan doktor tidak perlu melihat pesakit setiap masa untuk memantau keadaan mereka," kata beliau. Cabaran bagi pelajar sekarang adalah untuk membangunkan sensor baru yang lebih kecil.Sensor Arduino digunakan untuk prototaip. Shima berkata, langkah seterusnya pasukan itu adalah untuk melanjutkan penyelidikan mengenai projek ini dengan melakukan kerja-kerja eksperimen dengan hospital supaya alat tersebut boleh diperbaiki untuk dikomersialkan.Sumber: New Straits Times

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9 Resepi Ayam Flavourful & Mudah Anda Boleh Hasilkan Menggunakan Dada Ayam. Simple Je!

1. Ayam Goreng Bunga Kantan

Ayam Goreng Bunga Kantan
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Hidangan Ayam Goreng Kantan ini memang unik kerana aroma bunga kantan yang wangi menjadikan resepi ini lain daripada yang lain. Ditambah pula dengan cili merah dan cili hijau pedas yang pasti menaikkan selera anda. Wajib cuba! Dapatkan resepi penuh Ayam Goreng Bunga Kantan di sini.

2. Pepes Ayam

Pepes Ayam
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Resepi Pepes Ayam ini sangat mudah untuk disediakan tetapi hasilnya sangat menakjubkan. Anda hanya perlu menyediakan bahan kisar dan memanggang dada ayam di dalam lapisan daun pisang dan aluminium foil sahaja. Penggunaan daun pisang menambahkan aroma yang sangat wangi kepada hidangan ini.Dapatkan resepi penuh Pepes Ayam di sini.

3. Ayam Gajus

Ayam Gajus
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Resepi Ayam Gajus ini sesuai untuk anda yang mahukan sedikit kelainan. Kacang gajus dalam resepi ini menambahkan tekstur luar biasa kepada hidangan ini. Resepi ini juga sangat memuaskan kerana dipenuhi dengan lada benggala. Memang lazat! Dapatkan resepi penuh Ayam Gajus di sini.

4. Ayam Taucu Pedas

Ayam Taucu Pedas
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Resepi Ayam Taucu Pedas yang unik ini pasti akan menaikkan selera anda kerana hidangan ini mempunyai rasa umami dari taucu. Bukan itu sahaja, resepi ini juga mempunyai rasa pedas dari cili api dan cili padi yang pasti akan membuatkan anda mahu lagi. Dapatkan resepi penuh Ayam Taucu Pedas di sini.

5. Ayam Goreng Bijan

Ayam Goreng Bijan
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Resepi Ayam Goreng Bijan ini pasti akan laku di meja makan kerana rasanya yang sesuai dengan cita rasa semua orang. Resepi ini juga hanya menggunakan bahan-bahan yang simple seperti sos tiram dan minyak bijan. Tambahan jus perahan lemon menjadikan resepi ini sangat unik. Dapatkan resepi penuh Ayam Goreng Bikan di sini.

6. Ayam Goreng Cendawan

Ayam Goreng Cendawan
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Hidangan Ayam Goreng Cendawan ini sangat memuaskan kerana mempunyai cendawan kering dan cendawan butang. Resepi ini juga mempunyai kacang snow pea yang menambahkan tekstur menarik kepada hidangan ini. Bukan itu sahaja, resepi ini juga sangat sihat dan sesuai untuk anda yang sedang berdiet kerana hidangan ini kaya dengan protein. Dapatkan resepi penuh Ayam Goreng Cendawan di sini.

7. Ayam Lada Hitam

Ayam Lada Hitam
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Jika anda minat makanan yang mempunyai kick, anda wajib sekali mencuba resepi Ayam Lada Hitam ini. Di samping mempunyai rasa lada hitam yang mantap, resepi ini juga mempunyai rasa kicap dan sos tiram yang penuh dengan umami. Bukan itu sahaja, resepi ini juga mudah untuk disediakan kerana anda hanya pelu menumis semua bahan-bahan dalam satu kuali sahaja.  Dapatkan resepi penuh Ayam Lada Hitam di sini.

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Party Anytime, Anywhere With The New HUAWEI Sound X That Goes On Sale Today

The brand new HUAWEI Sound X just dropped today, 16 May, on the HUAWEI Store

Co-engineered with French audio masters, Devialet, the HUAWEI Sound X is a dual-subwoofer speaker. This top-of-the-line speaker may look small, but it still delivers premium sound quality, without taking up tonnes of space in your home.Get it on the HUAWEI Store for RM1,299.

Party Anytime, Anywhere with HUAWEI Sound XLike, share and comment now to stand a chance to win the new HUAWEI Sound X worth RM1,299. Co-engineered with Devialet, you can now party anytime, anywhere with the 360° of high-fidelity sound.

Here's how:
1.Follow us on Facebook
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3.Tell us why you should be the winner of a Huawei Sound X in the comment section of this post; and
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Winners will be announced 19 May 2020! Good luck!

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Here are the reasons why you can party anytime, anywhere with the HUAWEI Sound X

1. Two technological heavyweights collaborated to make it, so you know you're getting a quality product

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Devialet has been known as a top-three global audio brand for over a decade. Their premium high-fidelity products have garnered 76 awards and 160 technology patents, cementing their position as a leader in acoustics and inventive products.

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In developing the HUAWEI Sound X, Devialet's expertise and groundbreaking technology were combined with HUAWEI's self-developed EMU 10.1 multi-device control panel.So, no matter what you're using it for, you can always expect high-quality audio from the Sound X speaker.

2. The Push-Push acoustic design allows it to reproduce real-time music

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Equipped with Devialet's patented signal processing SAM (Speaker Active Matching) technology, as well as their iconic Push-Push symmetrical structure, the HUAWEI Sound X delivers excellent sound quality. It's able to faithfully render music, with a sharp attention to detail within an impact-resistant form.Plus, it also incorporates dual subwoofers that deliver 60W of booming bass! And the best part is that it's not bulky. The HUAWEI Sound X is compact and portable, making it perfect for everyday use.

3. You can connect your phone to the HUAWEI Sound X with just a single tap

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Forget about having to look for the right kind of connection cable or not being able to detect your device! The HUAWEI Sound X makes connecting easier than ever with its one-tap audio sharing function. All you have to do is tap your phone's NFC area against the Sound X, and the surround sound will immediately start to play.

4. Its award-winning design doesn't just look great, it also serves to further improve the speaker's performance

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The HUAWEI Sound X's stunning appearance, that combines first-rate aesthetics with exquisite craftsmanship, has been recognized by the 2020 German iF Design Award committee.The body's main glossy portion ensures quality signal transmission and reception, while the lower portion uses a seamless cover, so there won't be any loss in sound quality.It also has a RGB tri-colour indicator light on the top surface. This feature blends the light emitted by the speaker with its surroundings, creating a gorgeous kaleidoscopic display that transforms your home into a glamourous music hall.

You can buy yourself a HUAWEI Sound X for RM1,299 on the HUAWEI Store. It also comes as a free gift with every purchase of the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro.

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Check out other awesome products from HUAWEI as they unveiled the MateBook X Pro, MateBook 13, MateBook D14 and D15, as well as HUAWEI MatePad and MatePad T this month.For more information on HUAWEI’s latest products, stay tuned to their Facebook page.


How To Talk To Young People

For two years of my life, I had the best job in the world.
I was a trainer for young people; mostly between the ages of 18 – 24. But I also spent a bit of time with teenagers aged 15 – 17.

My job was to help develop them for the adult world, and if it came down to purely emotional fulfilment — I’d probably have done it forever. But in work and life, of course, other factors come into play: like career growth, sustainability and impact.So I eventually moved on. But not before learning all I could about young people. I share those learnings here.How would you use this info? Maybe you have some sort of job that requires you to speak to uni students, and you don’t want them to fall asleep. Maybe you’re frustrated by why only old people buy your products. Or maybe you just wanna understand why your bitchy cousin is on her phone all the time.Whatever it is, I hope you’ll find this useful. Here’s what I’ve learned about how to talk to young people.

1. Don't Be A Parent

Rule number #1: Don’t be a parent. You can be a friend, counsellor, teacher, guru, even big brother/sister. Whatever. But don’t be a parent.(Disclaimer: I’m not saying that parents aren’t important. They are. I have absolute respect for what parents do. But this article isn’t written from a parental perspective; it’s for people outside of the family.)What’s the fastest way to make young people not wanna do something? Right, get their parents to nag them to do it.You’ll see this weird dynamic play out in a variety of other ways too. Like the husband who won’t ever eat vitamins, though his wife has been nagging him to do it forever. But then buys a jumbo pack of Activlife MutiVitamin 500 (With Spirulina Plus!) after talking to a random salesman for five minutes.There’s something about close “authority figures” that makes people — especially younger ones — wanna rebel.And assuming that the young people you’re trying to reach already have authority figures in their lives — you don’t need to become another one.So don’t talk to them as if you’re a know-it-all and they have to listen to you. No nagging or preaching. No “you musts” or “you shoulds.” (Unless of course, they’re asking you for advice.)If they feel like you’re judging them, they won’t open up to you.

“We grew up fine without Instagram, so you don’t need it either.”
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2. Earn Their Respect

“Old people” often use things like job title and position to measure status. So say, if you’re the boss of a small organisation, you might be used to people listening to you and paying you respect.Young people don’t care about that shit.Instead, they have their own measures of “success.” Maybe Instagram followers are their way of measuring who’s successful or not. How many did you gain yesterday?My point is, just because you’re older, wiser and richer — don’t expect young people to automatically listen to you. You have to prove your credibility, and you often have to do it much faster than with adults. Because they grew up with mobile phones and the Internet — their brains probably work way faster than ours.How do you earn their respect then? (Because you’re probably never gonna have as many Social Media followers, and you don’t wear NMDs.)Show them how you managed to get the things they want. And then show them how to get it too.This doesn’t mean you teach them stupid pranks to gain Likes and Follows. But you can start by telling them, that just like them, you were once socially anxious and craved for affirmation too. That you used to write silly 600-word testimonials for your friends on a weird website called Friendster — so they would like you back.Along the way you discovered that seeking approval is an endless journey; that never really gets satisfied. And even though you only have 813 Facebook friends today, you’re happy and confident — and you know that the people you love absolutely love you back.Young people may look like they want stupid things. But look deeper — we’re all human; we all share common desires.

3. Play With Them

To connect with young people, you’ve gotta be fun. I know this both from personal experience, and observing the best trainers I know:The best cross-generation connectors are all playful people.“But I’m not a fun person,” you say. “And I’m not gonna act silly just to get some teenagers’ attention!”Glad you raised that up. Because neither am I. By default, I’m very much a quiet, introverted, read-books-alone kinda person. But if I can learn how to play with young people — then maybe you can too.The key here isn’t to be silly. You could act like a clown, but people would get bored after a while. (BTW this applies to dating too.) Instead, the key is to have fun two-way interactions.Most young people have enough deathly-boring people in their lives. Prime example: lecturers who don’t care about whether their students enjoy learning or not. (This really bugs me BTW: Why TF don’t academicians put more effort into making learning fun?Instead, be that breath of fresh air: the older person who still knows how to live young. You’ll have to find a common area of fun — what both you and your audience enjoy. It might be difficult to find, but I guarantee you there will be things you’ll love doing together.Inside each one of us, there is a child who never got to play as much as he/she wanted. If you let your child out to meet theirs, maybe you’ll have a good time together.Maybe you’ll have a connection

Maybe you have a lot more in common than you realise.
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4. Master Their Language

As anyone who’s ever tried to dive into a foreign culture knows, speaking someone else’s language is immensely powerful. (It’s useful in bars too.)And yes, I know you already speak the same language as your target audience. But drop you among a group of 20-year-olds, and you might not understand 50% of what they’re saying. Why?Because they have their own ways of saying and doing things. They have slang words and code words that outsiders don’t understand. And they use communication channels (anyone here uses Snapchat?) that might make no sense to older people.But learning young people’s language doesn’t mean you stop at using Snapchat filters and throwing around slang words like “AF.” It also means you empathize with them. Immerse yourself. Put yourself in their shoes, and try to feel what it means to be young in today’s scary world.What problems do they face today that didn’t exist when you were adulting? What are their fears, and how can you help them?“Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” – Dr Stephen CoveyThat’s what real communicators do.

5. Be Authentic

When you were a kid, you blurted out whatever was on the top of your mind, with #nofilter.But somewhere along the way of growing up, we start getting used to filters and masks. We become politically correct. And hide behind social appearances we think will protect us from the world, and sometimes the world from us. (This isn’t always a bad thing; social grace has probably stopped countless wars.)But I also think most of us are tired of hiding.You can see evidence of this everywhere. Like if you go to a university forum, there’ll always be that one student who will make everyone laugh and clap by asking a daring question that no older person would.You can also see how people love characters like Gary Vee and Mark Manson. They might be brutally honest and say f*ck all the time. But people see them as “telling it as it is,” — saying things that everyone knows and feels, but don’t have the guts to say.And consider the case of Leonard Kim, who went from being suicidal, broke and homeless to being featured on Forbes magazine. His path to fame? Paved by his no-holds-barred failure stories on Quora.When you’re authentic, you open yourself to genuine connections. So don’t put on appearances or try to “fake it.” Don’t think you need to be someone else. Young people have some of the best bullshit detectors in the world.It’s okay to show your weaknesses. It’s okay to tell them that you’re not an expert, but you can share personal experiences. And it’s okay to say you don’t know. It’s only human.Maybe they’ll love you or they won’t. But at least they won’t ignore you cause you’re fake.

“Why don’t you love me?”
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I was 32 when I started my work with young people. I think I did okay, but hopefully, they will still listen to me when I'm 40.

Thankfully, I still know a few 40-year-olds who can command the attention of both adult audiences and 18-year-olds. I observe them and try to figure out what makes them so charismatic.They’re all practitioners of the five points above to some degree. But another common thing among them is they’re all curious and open-minded people. They’re always looking to learn new things.Maybe that’s the real difference between an old and a young person; the valley between the dying and the growing; and what makes people really come alive. It’s the desire to learn and grow.If you have that, you’ll always be young.

The full article originally appeared on mr-stingy.com.
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Tiga Laporan Polis Diterima Pada Separuh Masa #PRU14, Semua Berkata SPR Tidak Telus

Rakyat Malaysia rata-rata sedang menunaikan tanggungjawab sempena #PRU14, walau bagaimanapun polis telah menerima tiga laporan

Di Pulau Pinang, pengadu Goh Por Cheong diberitahu oleh pegawai Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (SPR) bahawa namanya telah membuang undi walaupun dia masih lagi belum berbuat demikian. Kejadian yang berlaku di Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Kong Min Pusat, Air Itam itu berlaku pada jam 8.30 pagi tadi.Menurut laporan MalaysiaKini, Goh mendapati namanya telah digariskan dan pegawai SPR berkata dia telah pun mengundi.

Manakala di Kuala Lumpur pula, pengadu mendapati kertas undi mereka mempunyai tanda titik di kotak calon Barisan Nasional

Mohmad Sahrel Razali dan Mohd Faizal Anuar yang membuang undi di Parlimen Batu, Kuala Lumpur menyatakan bahawa terdapat tanda titik di huruf H pada nama calon BN Dr Dominic Lau Hoe Chai.Menurut mereka, "Apabila mahu menukar kertas undi tersebut kami dapati kesemua buku kertas mengundi mempunyai titik sama tersebut secara konsisten."Disebabkan itu tiada kertas undi baru dapat diberikan dan beliau (Ketua Tempat Mengundi) meminta saya meneruskan proses pembuangan undi.""Ejen tempat mengundi sudah dimaklumkan dan beliau mengarahkan saya membuat laporan polis."

Juga tular di media sosial, di mana peti parlimen dan DUN (Dewan Undangan Negeri) bertukar di sesetengah pusat mengundi

Menurut laman Facebook Bersih 2.0, undian anda tidak akan terkesan kerana semua kertas undi itu akan dikira mengikut warnanya pada akhir hari nanti.

Sudahkah anda semua lakukan tanggungjawab anda?

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Malaysians Share Their CNY Celebration Plans Since Everything Is Different This Year

There's no denying that Chinese New Year will be different this time around

At the moment, we can’t have large gatherings or visit our friends and loved ones to spread the festive cheer. While this is all for the sake of keeping everyone safe, this also means CNY may look very different from our usual celebrations.That's why Prudential has released a short film called The Reunion, and it focuses on themes of self-love and learning to choose happiness above all else :')Grab a box of tissues, you’re gonna need it, trust me.

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The story revolves around Jean, a photographer who’s facing difficulty at work. One day, the mental strain causes her to pass out, and she suffers a mild stroke. As she spends the days resting at her parents' home, she rediscovers the things that used to bring her joy and happiness.The story ends on a heartwarming note, reminding everyone that happiness can be found within, if only they take the time to reflect on themselves.

Echoing the themes in The Reunion, many Malaysians are finding their happiness and reconnecting with themselves by choosing to celebrate CNY in their own fun and creative ways, despite the obstacles faced.
Here's how they're planning to celebrate this year:

1. "This CNY, I’ll be at home, cheekily sending everyone my bank account details so I can get monies, woohoo!"

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"Since its MCO, my family and I will be staying at home to celebrate Chinese New Year. We’ll probably just do some typical CNY steamboat stuff and call it a day lol. At first, I was pretty disappointed I wouldn’t be able to get any ang pows from my relatives this year. But then, it dawned on me that I can actually get e-ang pows instead, YAY! Relatives got no excuse to avoid giving ang pow this year liao, hehe." - Tim, 22

2. "Me and my family will just spend time together by decorating the house, eating CNY snacks while watching TV, and listening to some CNY songs"

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"As for my friends, maybe we will conduct a few CNY video calls to hang out and wish each other since all of us have no plans to visit each other." - Zhi Ren, 30

3. "We're gonna surprise our grandmother by mailing her our handbaked CNY cookies"

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"My grandmother was really looking forward to CNY this year, not for any special reason, she just likes our family gatherings. But my family decided quite early on that we weren't gonna do visiting this year for everyone's safety. So instead, we're just making lots of CNY cookies (like usual) and mailing it to them. We thought it's good to have some resemblance to our normal CNY celebrations... Same but different :D"- KV, 26

4. "I'm sending mini yee sang packages to parents and siblings, then we're going to lou together over Google Meet!"

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"Every Chinese New Year, my siblings and parents come over to my place for yee sang and reunion lunch. But since we all live in different districts, we won't be able to do that this year. So instead, I'm ordering special mini yee sang packages to be delivered to my brother, mum, and dad, all three of whom live in different places. My brother, on the other hand, is having lunch sent to everyone's respective homes. Then on CNY day, we'll all log on, toss yee sang together, then tuck into yummy eats. Yay technology!" - Cassandra, 34

5. "Since it's just me and my siblings, we decided to order steamboat and 'Pen Cai' for CNY"

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"Because of this MCO, this CNY will be the first one I'm not celebrating with my parents in Penang. My mom is the one who usually preps for this celebration, like buying decorations, cookies, and food. It's also quite a different experience for me."- Jazree, 25

6. "We're going to arrange for a video call with everyone and do a virtual yee sang toss hehe"

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"BF's grandmother is Chinese, so usually we go over to her house and have CNY lunch with her and toss yee sang. But with COVID, everyone's really worried, so we're doing it differently this time round."- Nina, 24

7. "Even though we can't meet, we're keeping our tradition of wearing red-themed clothes wherever we are"

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"I come from a multi-ethnic family, and occasionally we celebrate CNY with my extended family. This year, we shall celebrate through online meeting and there might be some mini reunion with everyone else as well. I think my uncle who lives near me will deliver some food to me like he did during Raya last year."- Muhammad Mifzal, 27

8. "I just took a few days off even though I can't go home, so I can sleep 12 hours a day"

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"Work has been sooo stressful this start of the year, I just wanna catch a breather and catch up on Netflix. :P Thanks to the Teleparty Chrome extension, I can watch together with my little sis back in Johor too." - Malcolm, 28

All of these heartwarming stories have one thing in common with Jean's story from The Reunion: despite the circumstances, they have taken the time to self-reflect and find happiness within themselves.

From organising video calls among family members to sending CNY treats to our loved ones, it is the little things we do that remind us what truly matters, just like how Jean realised she needed to find happiness within herself.We must also remember to take a breather from everything happening around us and focus on our own well-being, which is why reconnecting with ourselves is so important. Our mental state matters just as much as anyone else's. So this CNY, take a step back and have a moment of self-reflection. You can start by answering this question: what makes YOU truly happy? It's up to you to find out.

Thank you Prudential, for reminding us to choose happiness and reunite with ourselves this CNY <3

To find out more about Prudential, head on over to their website here.


"Fifty Shades?" - Bukan Bilik Biasa, Penginapan Di Airbnb Ini Jadi Bualan Netizen

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Percutian kita kini lebih memudahkan dengan pelbagai aplikasi tempahan penginapan

Tak perlu bersusah payah lagi sebab kita kini berada di zaman teknologi yang semuanya boleh dilakukan di hujung jari saja.Contohnya seperti tempahan penginapan. Malah, bukan hotel saja yang ada, banyak sebenarnya jenis tempat penginapan kita boleh pilih. Antara yang menjadi pilihan adalah menggunakan Airbnb.Namun, baru-baru ini tular sebuah ciapan memaparkan seorang individu berkongsi penginapan 'pelik' yang dijumpainya menerusi Airbnb telah mendapat perhatian ramai.Lihat ciapan itu di bawah:

Found this bizarre borderline crazy listing in Johor.I have so many questions…1. Mcm mana nak buat cleaning?2. Legal ke listing mcm ni?3. Berapa lama till someone got STD?Lagi f’d up this unit can fits 5 people  pic.twitter.com/bP7VfRIqeo— Umar (@umarmaggi) December 13, 2022

Terkejut tengok ada listing macam itu

Menerusi ciapan tersebut, kelihatan seorang individu di Twitter berkongsi penginapan yang dijumpainya di Airbnb.Dapat dilihat ia bukanlah sekadar bilik biasa kerana ia lain daripada yang lain. Jika anda faham konsepnya, bilik itu tidak ubah seperti bilik 'seksaan' seperti dalam filem Fifty Shades.Bukan hanya di situ, seorang lagi individu turut berkongsi konsep bilik yang sama dijumpainya di sebuah kawasan.Lihat ciapan itu di bawah:

Somewhere in cheras/bangi tak ingat… ada jugak  https://t.co/NY3Vx4GBRD— Syfq (@pikyahan) December 13, 2022

"Kalau ada yang buat room tour guna UV blacklight mesti fun" - Netizen

Tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen memberikan pelabgai reaksi dan pandangan mereka mengenainya. Ada yang berpendapat dia mungkin mengikuti seperti di dalam filem itu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, ciapan berkenaan telah meraih 731 retweets, 455 quotes tweets dan 1,230 likes di Twitter.Berikut di bawah adalah komen daripada netizen di Twitter:

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Alamak, lain macam betul bilik dia :l

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Why Are People Getting The 'Verified' Badge On MySejahtera? Here's What We Know

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Twitter was abuzz yesterday, 21 March, when a 'Verified' icon started showing up on profiles of MySejahtera users

Many were confused when the 'Verified' blue tick appeared under their names on the Check-In screen.Others were highly amused and even flaunted theirs on social media because, well, an average Joe like us knows just how difficult it is to get the "prestigious" blue tick.But now with the latest update, all Malaysians can be 'Verified'!

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The Ministry of Health (MOH) issued an explanation today, 22 March, about what it means to have a verified account.
Here's why it's important:

A verified account ensures that the features available in MySejahtera can be fully accessed, including the vaccination certificate.Those with a red badge indicate that their accounts are not verified and will be unable to see their certificates.Since Malaysians can't enter restaurants and many other business premises without proof of vaccination, having access to the digital certificate is a must.

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To get a verified MySejahtera profile, follow these steps:

1. Make sure your MySejahtera app is updated to version 1.1.8 or newer.2. When you open the app, it should go straight to the Check-In screen. Click on the red 'Verify Now' button. It should take you to the Verification page.3. Check if these details are accurate (because once you verify, you can't change the information):— Name (according to your MyKad or passport, which includes Bin/Binti and A/P or A/L)— IC/Passport number (according to your MyKad or passport, too)— MySJ ID (email address or phone number you used to register the MySejahtera account with)4. If you need to make any changes, click on 'Edit'.5. Click 'Confirm' to finalise and send your details to the MySejahtera team.Your red badge should turn into a blue tick saying 'Verified' in the Check-In page of the app, once your details are verified.

The updates come just days before Malaysia officially transitions to the endemic phase on 1 April:

                Here Are The 10 COVID-19 Rules You Need To Remember From 1 April

The requirements were reduced from 181 to just 10 and placed under one set of COVID-19 standard operation procedures ...

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Meanwhile, remember to key in your COVID-19 self-test results every time you take one:

                MySejahtera Now Requires You To Upload A Photo Of Your Self-Test Result In Latest Update

The app also requires users to answer several questions regarding the self-test, such as where it was conducted, the ...

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[TERKINI] SPRM Sahkan Najib Razak Telah Ditahan

Bekas perdana menteri, Datuk Seri Najib Razak telah ditangkap oleh Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) hanya satu jam yang lalu

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Pegawai SPRM telah pun mengesahkan penangkapan itu dan berkata kenyataan rasmi akan dikeluarkan tidak lama lagi. Najib dikatakan telah ditahan di kediamannya hari ini.Najib akan dituduh pada 4 Julai 2018 (esok) pada pukul 8:30 pagi di Mahkamah Kuala Lumpur.

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Najib disiasat atas tuduhan menyeleweng berbilion ringgit dari dana 1MDB iaitu sebuah dana negeri yang ditubuhkannya sendiri

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) just half an hour ago. MACC officials confirmed the arrest and said a statement will follow shortly.— Thasha Jayamanogaran  (@Thashaj) July 3, 2018

Pembantu Najib Razak dilihat memasukkan pakaian ke dalam kereta di kediamannya di Jalan Langgak Duta, Kuala Lumpur hari ini

Pembantu bekas Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Razak, dilihat memasukkan pakaian ke dalam kereta di kediamannya di Jalan Langgak Duta, Kuala Lumput, 3.07 petang hari ini. FOTO HAFIZ SOHAIMI pic.twitter.com/skKMGYyofV— Harian Metro (@hmetromy) July 3, 2018

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"Sakit Jantung" - Lelaki Selamatkan Duit Belon Sambil Menggendong Bayi Ini Raih Perhatian

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Sekarang telah menjadi trend untuk memberi kejutan seperti menempah bouquet buat orang yang tersayang

Pelbagai jenis bouquet yang boleh didapatkan di pasaran. Ada yang jambangan bunga, jambangan coklat dan jambangan duit. Yang paling digemari ramai kini adalah belon yang berisi duit. Baru-baru ini tular sebuah video yang memaparkan seorang lelaki menghadiahkan ayahnya belon duit tetapi gaya dia menyelamatkan duit terbang sambil menggendong bayi di tangan telah mencuri tumpuan netizen. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @aminahhalimi   original sound - BabyAinatul - BabyAinatul

Lompat sambil menggendong anak di tangan

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan lelaki itu sekeluarga sedang berada di halaman rumah untuk merasmikan belon duit yang dihadiahkan buat ayahnya. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila si ayah membuka belon duit itu sehingga duitnya terbang dan terlepas daripada tangan. Lebih lucu lagi apabila lelaki itu bertindak untuk melompat demi menyelamatkan duit yang terbang sambil menggendong anaknya di sebelah tangan. Situasi itu kelihatan mencemaskan.

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"Dengan aku sekali melompat nak ambil duit tu" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut merasa cemas kerana mereka juga rasa seakan-akan ingin melompat demi menyelamatkan duit. Malah, ramai juga yang risau melihat keadaan bayi itu yang seakan-akan hampir terjatuh.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu mendapat 2.6M tontonan, 146K tanda suka dan 5K komen di TikTok. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Kita pula yang gelabah lebih takut duit tu terlepas, risau baby tu jatuh pun ya juga :O

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