6 Local Online Stores That Upcycle Everyday Items Into Fashionable Clothes & Accessories

It's 2020. Fast fashion is out and sustainable clothing is in.

However, as much as we want to reduce our carbon footprint, shopping for ethical clothing is not always the most convenient or affordable.

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Slowly but surely, thrift stores and sustainable fashion labels are cropping up in Malaysia.
So here are six local online stores where you can make greener fashion choices:

1. upsygals

This is their 'Wild Peach' set.
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Their 'Fish Pond Bucket Hat' is reversible too.
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This orangey number is their 'B-Carotene' set.
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upsygals is a sustainable clothes brand headed by fashion design graduate Xinyi and scuba instructor QianKu. Together, they take pre-loved clothes and transform them into stylish and edgy outfits in a bid to move away from the harmful fast fashion industry.From the recycled threads, trims, and fabrics used, right down to the compostable packaging the items are shipped out in, upsygals definitely had the environment in mind. The majority of furniture and equipment in their studio is from secondhand stores as well.Their matching sets and bucket hats feature dainty tie straps and hand-stitched or machine sewn embroideries and patchwork.Being a made-to-order service, you can be sure that their clothes are form-fitting and completely unique.And the best part? Each month, upsygals donates 20% of their revenue to different non-profit organisations. They donated RM680 to the Lebanese Red Cross in July.Price: RM15 onwards.Website | Facebook | Instagram

2. H A S H A D I

Small coin pouches made from a patterned baju kurung.
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A brown blazer that was repurposed into a duffel bag.
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This button-down shirt was transformed into a tote bag, and it even has a pocket for your phone.
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If you're looking for a 'new' tote, H A S H A D I is just the store for you. Harrith Hasmadi was cleaning his room when he realised he had accumulated a pile of unused clothes. That was when he began working together with his friend Abdul Muhaimin, a fashion student, to repurpose old T-shirts, trousers, batiks, and skirts into colourful tote bags, pouches, lunch bags and even custom bags.Affordable, roomy, and absolutely trendy, these one-of-a-kind bags are perfect for carrying all your necessities for a day out. They've reconstructed clothes in such a practical way too! Their bags made out of jeans or button-down shirts for instance still have their pockets attached, giving you easy access to all your essentials.Their most recent (and proudest) creation is the 'Blazer Duffle Bag' which uses kain pelikat and baju kurung as the lining.Price: RM20 for tote bags. RM60 to RM100 for custom bags.You can check out their Instagram.

3. WAn's Handmade

Mini clasp purse keychains with embroideries.
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A black sling bag with an embroidered daisy.
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This is their 10.5cm coin purses.
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The designer behind these playful and kitschy creations is none other than Wan of Johor-based WAn's Handmade. Currently, they are working on their latest collection which utilises scrap and secondhand fabric.They do offer a variety of sweet handmade designs, including small clasp bags and coin purses complete with embroidered flowers or sleepy eyes. You can also check out the affordable secondhand clothing items they sell through their Instagram Stories.Price: RM5 onwards for secondhand items. RM45 onwards for handmade bags.Website | Facebook | Instagram

4. uncledanaunty

A custom denim jacket called 'Suffocating', featuring their original character 'uncle Bo'.
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Naqibah pictured modelling a couple of thrifted pieces.
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Irfan pictured modelling a couple of thrifted pieces.
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What started off as a hobby soon became a successful small business for students Irfan and Naqibah. uncledanaunty sells curated clothing and thrift-flipped items that are ideal for that laid back yet trendy 'uncle and aunty' look.More than just clothes though, the 22-year-olds create stunningly detailed pieces of art. Hand-drawn, hand-stitched, and bleached, their custom pieces feature iconic anime scenes and music references.Irfan's original character 'uncle Bo', which represents him and his life experiences, prominently features on their denim jackets, jeans, and button-downs as well. A particular favourite of Irfan's is 'Addiction', a haunting caricature painted onto a jacket.Aside from customised items though, uncledanaunty also offers a whole host of thrifted clothing items and accessories that will jazz up your daily looks.Price: RM50 and below for thrifted items. RM100 onwards for custom pieces.Browse through their creations on Instagram.

5. KANOE

The 'Pastel Sleeveless Vintage Top'.
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This is their 'Lil Millie Cropped Top'.
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Previously, they created kimonos out of tea towels.
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Founded in 2016 by Noelle Kan, who has a Masters in Fashion, KANOE is an ethical and sustainable fashion label that designs pieces inspired by the tropics. All garments are designed in-house by a small but mighty team who are paid fair wages and work in healthy environments.The four-year-old company has always had sustainability in mind. Most recently, Kanoe fashioned their chic batik 'Lil Millie Cropped Tops' from various textiles the label has collected over the years.Made from intricate hand stamped batik, Noelle's current favourite is the 'Pastel Sleeveless Vintage Top' which is sure to add a splash of colour to any wardrobe.On top of that, KANOE works alongside local businesses, artisans, and communities to produce a couple of their collections. For their first collection 'Dolce Far Niente', KANOE worked with Indian organisation WomenWeave which supports women with sustainable income through their handwoven craft.Price: RM30 onwards.Website | Instagram

6. Biji Biji

This pouch is made out of seatbelts.
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The bag was made from vintage kimonos.
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A pouch made from advertisement banners.
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A subsidiary brand of the well-established Biji-biji Initiative, Biji Biji is a local ethical fashion label that reuses materials sourced from a range of industries around the world.Their latest collection transforms faulty seat belt webbing into sleek and shiny purses and bags. Other materials they have salvaged and repurposed includes, deadstock vintage kimonos and even tarpaulin banners. I especially love their quirky pouches that have retained images that advertising companies had previously printed onto them.You can also be sure that their workers are treated fairly and are housed in a safe and hygienic working environment.Price: RM29 onwards.Website | Facebook | Instagram

Feeling thrifty? Check out these 12 stores in Klang Valley where you're sure to get a steal:

                12 Thrift Stores In The Klang Valley Where You Can Get Cheap Clothing From As Low As RM3

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463 Areas In Selangor Face Water Cuts Due To Odour Pollution

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A total of 463 areas in Selangor will undergo unscheduled water cuts after the detection of odour pollution at Sungai Semenyih

In a statement published on Air Selangor's social media, the water provider for the most populous state said that it has to shut down its Sungai Semenyih Water Treatment Plant after contamination was found.The shutdown will affect five Air Selangor regions, namely Petaling (172 areas), Hulu Langat (54 areas), Sepang (194 areas), Putrajaya (23 areas), and Kuala Langat (20 areas).

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In light of the issue, Air Selangor has activated the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) to provide emergency water supply assistance to the affected consumers

The water provider said it will be mobilising 81 water tanks to the affected areas and critical premises."Air Selangor will provide updates progressively from time to time through all our official communication channels, such as the Air Selangor application, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, or call the Air Selangor Contact Centre at 15300," it said in a statement published at 11.21am today, 16 December.The company did not give an estimation on when the water disruption will end.

You can find whether your area is affected in the post below:

In December last year, Air Selangor was "highly commended" in a category of the Global Water Awards 2020 :

                Air Selangor Highly Commended For Delivering Clean And Safe Treated Water

The commendation came at the Global Water Awards 2020 in the Public Water Agency of the Year category.

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This Old Historical Bank In Ipoh Has Been Given New Life As A Cosy Bookstore

The historical Kong Heng Square, Ipoh recently welcomed a new addition to its quirky little neighbourhood

BookXcess Kong Heng opened its doors to the public on Thursday, 11 April.

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Once home to one of Ipoh's busiest banks...

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... BookXcess Kong Heng offers customers a unique shopping experience by building its bookstore within the bank's vaults and safety deposits!

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In addition to the usual expansive range of titles in all genres, BookXcess Kong Heng offers a selection of thirteen exclusive Augmented Reality (AR) children's titles.

The store also draws inspiration from its neighbouring Concubine Lane by incorporating cheeky neon signs into its design

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If books are not enough to draw you, then maybe this 'newseum' dedicated to the late Yasmin Ahmad will move you

Located in the basement of the bookstore, 'Yasmin at Kong Heng' showcases the best of the beloved filmmaker's festive Petronas advertisements and films. Visitors can pore through Yasmin's very own Mac desktop, which still contains the original scripts for 'Sepet' and 'Wasurenegusa'.

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"Having 'Yasmin at Kong Heng' nestled in BookXcess is an honour as we can continue the legacy of Yasmin and tell her story to the world so that her beloved storytelling is cherished and remembered," said BookXcess founder Andrew Yap.

Mark down these details before you head over!

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BookXcess Kong HengNo. 91, Jalan Sultan Yussuf (Belfield Street),30000 Ipoh, Perak.Open from 8am to 10pm daily.Facebook | Instagram | Website


These Helpful Uncles Lifted A Car Together After Seeing It Block An Exit In PJ

On Wednesday, 28 August, several drivers were blocked from exiting a carpark in Seapark, PJ by a car that was conveniently parked there

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A group of quick-thinking uncles, however, came to the rescue in the most heartwarming fashion.

One man - presumably a wan tan mee seller in the area - noticed cars waiting to exit the carpark and immediately summoned other men in the vicinity

After several minutes, a group of five to eight men arrived - quite excitedly.First thing on the agenda? Assess the situation.

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A couple of them then tested how heavy the car was, by lifting it slightly from the back

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Shortly after, one man yelled loudly, "Yi, er, san!" and the semangat group lifted the car away from the exit

This happened about three to four times until the car was moved far enough for the other vehicles to exit.

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Looking quite pleased with themselves, they stood back and watched as the other cars finally exited the carpark.

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The owner came back five minutes later to move it - possibly wondering why her car was crookedly parked.Meanwhile, no horns were honked thanks to these helpful uncles and everybody lived in peace.

You can watch the video of them working together below:

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Uncles, I see you. <3

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"Rasa Macam Makan Dekat Hotel" - Lelaki Main Piano Di Food Court Ini Raih Pujian Warganet

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Kelebihan bermain alat muzik adalah bakat yang patut diberi pujian

Iyalah, bukan semua orang tahu bermain alat muzik terutamanya piano. Ia memerlukan masa yang lama untuk seseorang individu mahir bermain alat muzik tersebut.Kebiasaannya, kita dapat melihat orang bermain piano di lobi hotel, pusat beli-belah dan majlis tertentu saja kan?Namun, baru-baru ini tular sebuah rakaman seorang lelaki bermain piano di medan selera telah mendapat perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @tengku_hadif Replying to @FrostMoon Ya Saya!Thank You for the tips#goldenhour #piano #es920 #jvke #tiktokmalaysia #tiktokindonesia #kawaimalaysia #fyp #fyp #pianocover #newyear #2023 @Kawai Piano Malaysia Media   original sound - Hadif - Hadif

Ramai terpegun bila dengar lagu Golden Hour dekat food court, rasa macam makan dekat hotel

Menerusi perkongsian video daripada @tengku_hadif, kelihatan lelaki itu sedang bermain piano di sebuah medan selera. Difahamkan di food court presint 9 Putrajaya. Apa yang mencuri tumpuan adalah apabila dia memainkan lagu Golden Hour iaitu nyanyian JVKE. Ia merupakan lagu yang pernah tular di laman TikTok baru-baru ini.Bakat lelaki itu telah mendapat perhatian warganet di TikTok dan ramai yang terpegun melihat caranya bermain piano dengan sangat merdu.

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"Awesome! Ambience medan selera auto bertukar jadi ambience high class restaurant gitu. Keep going" - Warganet

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 22.9K tontonan, 2.4K tanda suka serta 122 komen di TikTok.Tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata warganet turut memuji bakat lelaki tersebut dan berpendapat mereka seolah-olah sedang makan di hotel.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Rasa macam terbuai kejap dengar abang ni main piano sebab best gila! <3

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[NANDINI SAYS] 5 Random GE14 Things We've Seen

Oklah. After careful consideration, I must say the 14th General Election is one of the most hyped elections I've seen in my short 27 years of being alive.

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It all started with a meme on the day the Election Commission announced the date of the polling day...

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After that, macam-macam random GE14-related things have popped up but I have to say, these five are my favourite:

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Hello, Pulis? Some Malaysians Are 'Dipping' Raw Salmon In Their Coffee At A Kopitiam In KL

Somebody please call the police, because some Malaysians are pairing raw salmon with their coffee for breakfast in Kuala Lumpur

Of course, we are joking. Please don't call the cops on our fellow Malaysians simply because they have a unique way of enjoying their Japanese-Malaysian fusion breakfast.The topic at hand today came from a Facebook post which went viral after it was published yesterday, 7 July.In a gallery post, a Facebook page that goes by the name 'Kia Eat Play' posted 13 photos, where some of them 'suggested' the way of eating salmon is to dunk the meat into a cup of kopi O and gulp it like a civilised grizzly bear.

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"This is the way to eat breakfast!" exclaimed the viral post

"Are you craving for fresh salmon? Then drop by to this seafood retail store at OUG, Kuala Lumpur."The post said that the store - Top Catch Fisheries - sources its seafood from Japan and ships them to Malaysia. Hence, customers can enjoy fresh slices of salmon every day.Although the first photo on the post suggested the way of eating the juicy salmon is to dunk the meat into a cup of black coffee, the admin of the page advised customers not to do so. Instead, just eat it raw while pairing it with coffee.At the time of writing, the post has gone viral with over 5,000 shares in less than 24 hours.

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The post captured thousands of Malaysians' attention overnight, with many netizens led into believing that eating kopi-O-infused salmon is the new trend

"Now I know the way to taste the freshness of salmon is to eat it with kopi O," a Facebook user said in jest.

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"This is not a bad idea," wrote another netizen while tagging his friend on the post, to which the friend dubbed the dish as 'Latte Sashimi'.

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Baffled by the combination for breakfast, SAYS reached out to the seafood retail store to find out if they approve the serving suggestion

Top Catch Fisheries said they tried the pairing once, but as seafood connoisseurs, they would not recommend it."We're fishmongers after all and we like our seafood in its original form. And usually, we recommend customers eat it raw or cook it lightly with salt and pepper," said Eddie, one of the partners of the seafood retail chain.

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He said that they are a seafood retail chain that offers air-flown frozen seafood and also sashimi for takeaways. Other than sourcing their products from Japan, they also ship seafood from New Zealand, Taiwan, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, as well as Sabah and Sarawak."Our first store is in OUG right beside a Chinese kopitiam. Customers bought sashimi from the store, couldn't wait until they got home, and started eating it at the coffee shop with other hawker foods," Eddie added."It was a group of customers who started this trend of paring sashimi with coffee, and not us."

A box of sashimi goes for RM27, according to the fish market store

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Top Catch Fisheries has two outlets: - 7, Jalan Hujan Rahmat, Overseas Union Garden, 58200 Kuala Lumpur, WPKL- 108, Jalan SS24/2, Taman Megah, 47301 Petaling Jaya, SelangorFor more information, you can visit their Facebook page here.

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Malaysia Hogs International Limelight For Censoring Faces Of Pigs In The New York Times

The Faces Of Pigs Were Censored With Black Boxes In The International New York Times In Malaysia

Malaysia Has Censored Photos Of Pigs In The International New York Times That Was Published On 22 January 2014
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Two photographs of piglets and pigs which appeared in the International New York Times, part of a pullout in Malaysian Reserve published today, have been censored.

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The first photograph of piglets accompanying the story “Demand grows for pigs raised outside” and a photograph of pigs in a farm on page 19 had their snouts blacked out.

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The 22 January 2014 Article, Written By Stephanie Storm, Talks About The Growth Of Pasture-Raised Pork Industry In The United States

" Two photographs of piglets and pigs which appeared in the International New York Times, part of a pullout in Malaysian Reserve published today, have been censored.
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For the last four or five decades, spotting lone pigs in a field was almost as rare as finding a hen’s tooth. But Mr. Yezzi is one of an increasing number of farmers raising pigs on hoof, in contrast to the barns and confinement stalls used in large scale industrial settings. [CLICK ON
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Unamused, Malaysians Took To Twitter To Ridicule The Edits

Malaysians Took To Twitter To Ridicule The Edits
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Netizens on Twitter have greeted the recent censorship of images of pigs with a mix of ridicule and dismay today.

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Is Malaysia Becoming Overly Sensitive?

One Tweet Asked If Malaysia Is Becoming Overly Sensitive
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The "Bizzare" Story Has Reached International Shores With Reports From Hufftington Post, Al Jazeera And More

[HUFFTINGTON POST] Malaysia Blacks Out Pictures Of Pigs In The New York Times: Pigs were the target of censorship in The International New York Times on Wednesday.

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[ALJAZEERA] Pig photos censored in Malaysia: Printing company blacks out photos of pigs in International New York Times because "this is a Muslim country".

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[INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES UK] Swines! New York Times Censors Pigs' Faces in Bizarre Edit: Farmyard pigs have been censored in the international edition of the New York Times in a bizarre bid to stop them hogging the limelight.

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The "Bizzare" Story Has Reached International Shores With Reports From Hufftington Post, Al Jazeera And More
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The Home Ministry Says They Were Not Involved In The Blackening Of The Photos Of The Pigs

The original picture on The International New York Times
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Meanwhile, the Home Ministry officials said the International New York Times is not on their list of scrutinised publications. They denied any involvement in blackening the photographs.

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KHL Printing Co, The Company That Prints The Malaysian Edition Of The International New York Times, Says It Was Normal To Censor Sensitive Pictures

A spokesman for the KHL Printing Co, which prints the Malaysian edition of the International New York Times, said it was normal to censor certain sensitive pictures.

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Speaking on condition of anonymity, the spokesman said the company normally censored nude pictures, smoking images, firearms and other images deemed sensitive.

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"Malaysia is a Muslim-majority country and there are certain 'understood' rules and regulations.”
He said this was not the first time that the company had censored photographs.

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Original picture of the pigs on The New York Times Online.
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"This Is A Muslim Country, So We Covered The Pigs' Eyes". The Company Had Also Previously Censored Images Of Cigarettes, Weapons, Guns And Nudity.

An employee told the AFP news agency that the company was merely following standard protocol in Malaysia, where Islam — which considers pigs unclean — is prevalent. "This is a Muslim country, so we covered the pigs' eyes," he said. He added that images of "cigarettes, weapons, guns and nude pictures" in The International New York Times also get censored.

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He added that the printing firm had not received express instructions from the authorities to censor the pictures.

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Deputy Home Minister Wan Junaidi Says There Is No Reason To Censor Faces Of Pigs

Deputy Home Minister Datuk Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar sees no reason why pictures of pigs were blacked out in the local edition of the International New York Times. “I personally don’t see any reason why pictures of pigs cannot appear in the publication,” said the Santubong MP when contacted by The Star Online.

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However, Wan Junaidi said there was no specific law against running photographs of pigs.
“During the H1N1 outbreak, you have seen a lot of pictures showing the culling of pigs in various publications,” he added.

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Deputy Home Minister Wan Junaidi Says There Is No Reason To Censor Faces Of Pigs
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Lawyer And Human Rights Activist Fadiah Nadwa Fikri  Says "I Wonder How Many Malays Have Had Their Faith Swayed As A Result Of Seeing A Pig's Face"

Lawyer and human rights activist Fadiah Nadwa Fikri wrote on Twitter: “I wonder how many Malays have had their faith swayed as a result of seeing a pig’s face. “Like cats, pigs too have the right to have their photos taken to show their cuteness.”

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A blogger's impression of the situation
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Jihad Watch Says The Move Only Inspires Contempt Among Islamic Supremacists

The endless solicitude of the mainstream media for the sensibilities of Islamic supremacists is probably meant to try to foster harmony and peace. But in reality, it only inspires contempt among those Islamic supremacists, because it is contemptible. This is the same New York Times that feared to run the Muhammad cartoons in the wake of Muslim riots over them, thereby reinforcing the proposition that terrorism works, and non-Muslims will curtail their freedom of expression voluntarily when confronted by it.

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Although The Government Did Not Issue A Directive Against Such Images, The Malaysian Government Has A Reputation For Controlling The Media

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Press freedom remained restricted in Malaysia in 2012, with both positive and negative developments in the legal sphere and a number of attacks on journalists who attempted to document large protests

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Although the media industry is for the most part not under outright state control, the majority of both print and broadcast outlets are controlled either by political parties in the ruling coalition or by businesses with political connections.

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OREO Lovers Rejoice! McCafe Has An All-New Range Of OREO Drinks You Confirm Will Love

This Spotlight is sponsored by McDonald's Malaysia.

Calling all OREO fans!
McCafé from McDonald's has just launched a new range of OREO drinks and omg, they LOOK. SO. GOOD. :9

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The new range comes in three different blends and, of course, every OREO fan will confirm try all of them!

Upon its launch, we quickly got our hands on the drinks and gave them a try. Here's what they taste like:

1. McCafé Iced Chocolate with OREO

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If you're game for a rich, creamy chocolate beverage, topped with OREO cookie pieces and whipped cream, you should totally try this one. The crunchy OREO goodness blended really well with the chocolate. It was a delightful combination, plus the drink was absolutely thirst-quenching. It's our personal favourite! Sooo good. :9

2. McCafé Ice Blended Chocolate with OREO

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This beverage not only comes with crunchy OREO crumbles, but lots of ice bits as well. If you enjoy munching while drinking, this is your go-to OREO beverage. Plus, we could also taste hints of chocolate syrup after each sip, which made munching the OREO cookies so delightful and chocolatey. Yummy!Pro tip: Drink this ice-blended beverage on extra hot days to cool you off instantly!

3. McCafé Ice Blended Mocha With OREO

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If you need some coffee to keep you awake during the afternoon, you should give the McCafé Ice Blended Mocha with OREO a try!Magic happens when two great flavours, coffee and chocolate, come together hehe. Top it off with crunchy OREO goodness and some whipped cream, it's the ultimate, deliciously rich, tea time drink!

And hurry, ok? These drinks are only available from now until 30 December. Treat yourself with some OREO goodness this year-end, oomph, so good!

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The new blends are available at any McDonald's outlets near you. Plus, if you want to try them from the comfort of your own home, you can order the drinks via McDelivery or head over to their Drive-Thru! *All McCafé drinks availability vary according to restaurants. Terms and conditions apply.

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Don't forget to use the McDonald's app when you order your drinks to enjoy even better deals! :o

Getting two of the same drinks to go? Use the app and enjoy discounts! Or if you want some snacks to go with your drink, McCafé offers a range of cakes for a chocolicious or sweet evening. :9And these promotions are available until 30 December: - 2 McCafe Ice Blended Mocha (Large) for only RM 20- 2 McCafe Ice Blended Chocolate (Large) for only RM 20- McCafe Iced Chocolate (Medium) & Belgium Chocolate/Red Velvet Cake for RM 18You can download the app on Google Play or App Store.

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Whatchu waiting for? Head to your nearest McCafé today and satisfy your OREO cravings with the ultimate OREO drinks!

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                This Cosy Izakaya-Style Bar In PJ Will Teleport You To The Streets Of Tokyo

For those who couldn't visit Japan this year.

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                Where To Find Freshly Baked Pastries & Bread In Klang Valley That Are Loaf At First Sight

Carbs are good for the soul.

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                This Quaint Tea Room In PJ Is The Perfect Hideout For Some Quality Me-Time

Rainy days + tea = zen.

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[VIDEO] Pemuda Buat Perangkap  Dengan Melukis, Reaksi Serangga Ini Pula Jadi Perhatian

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Kebiasaannya serangga kecil seperti semut sukar dilihat kerana saiz badannya yang kecil

Kadangkala sampai kita sendiri tak perasan yang serangga ini sudah termasuk dalam minuman atau pun makanan. Mesti anda pernah lalui situasi itu kan?Namun, lain pula dengan video yang tular di TikTok ini apabila seorang pemuda cuba membuat lukisan untuk perangkap seekor serangga telah mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @isasolihin Silap laa lalu time aku tengah menulis   original sound  - Isa Solihin

Saja lukis penghadang nak tengok reaksi serangga

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang pemuda menunjukkan seekor serangga yang berada di atas kertas miliknya.Dia kemudian mula melukis seperti penghadang kononnya mahu menghalang serangga itu daripada  bergerak ke mana-mana.Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah serangga itu tidak melepasi langsung lukisan penghadang tersebut kerana memikirkan ia tidak boleh dilalui dan cuba mencari jalan lain untuk keluar.

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"Dengar cerita dia masih mencari jalan keluar" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat video tersebut. Malah, ada juga yang berkongsi perangai sama mereka melakukan itu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 27.8K views, 2,685 likes dan 71 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Dia macam faham je ya ada road block, itu yang elak-elak :P

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Google Is Patenting Creepy Toys To Control Your Devices And Haunt Your Dreams

Anyone remember Chucky? That scary and menacing looking doll?

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Or Ted? The fluffy and cheeky teddy bear

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Thanks to Google, this might all become a reality. Over the weekend, the company announced its plans to break into the toy industry with stuffed animals that can control Wi-Fi devices.

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The company hopes to break into the toy industry with stuffed animals that can control other Wi-Fi-connected devices. The toys would be able to control media devices in your home, such as TVs and music players. Aided by sensors and cameras, the bear would also be able to sense your gaze, and even turn its head to look back at you.

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According to Google, the toys are useful for parents to monitor their kids but it has to be cute so they are child-friendly

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In response to junior's voice or movements, "the anthropomorphic device may aim its gaze at the source of the social cue," then "interpret the command (via its servers) and map it to a media control device," according to the document. From there, it could "express curiosity, (it) may tilt its head, furrow its brow, and/or scratch its head with an arm." It added that the device should be "cute" so that "young children may find (it) attractive."

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However, Google says the patent application isn't a clear indication that the company will actually make or sell the toys. Phew...

Talking toys are nothing new. A while ago, Mattel came out with a Barbie doll that interacts with people.

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An actual interactive model called "Hello Barbie" that kids (and adults) can talk to, sort of like Siri and Cortana -- but in doll form with long, luxurious blonde hair. Girl friend's loaded with ToyTalk's PullString technology designed to make two-way conversations happen with animations and toys, so she's capable of natural speech recognition and picks up cues from what you say to formulate a response.

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We are not sure if kids would actually be receptive to something like this. But talking toys definitely creeps us up!

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Gara-Gara Buat 'Live' Di Facebook, Lelaki Ini Diganggu Gadis 14 Tahun Yang Dahagakan Seks

Kalau sebelum ini kita seringkali mendengar isu pedofil iaitu golongan dewasa yang menggemari remaja bawah umur dalam konteks fizikal dan seksual, namun baru-baru ini kami mendapat satu berita lain yang sangat mengejutkan

Seorang pengguna Facebook, Onn Azli Puade, telah berkongsi cerita bagaimana beliau diganggu oleh beberapa gadis di laman tersebut termasuk remaja perempuan yang berusia 14 tahun.Menurut post beliau, pada awalnya beliau menyangka remaja perempuan itu adalah seorang pelajar dalam bidang kejururawatan yang telah menghubunginya melalui inbox Facebook bagi menanyakan sesuatu memandangkan beliau juga merupakan seorang doktor.Namun ternyata, sangkaan beliau itu meleset. Perbualan mereka tiba-tiba bertukar dan berbaur lucah. Jom baca perkongsian beliau di bawah:

KENAPA SAYA PAKAI MASK BUAT LIVE CLASSKisahnya sebegini, pada beberapa minggu lepas, saya mula project live class saya bawah tagline #dronnlivemedicalvidz . Alhamdulillah, respond pada awalnya memang sangat positive, dan melihat pada jumlah view melebihi 1K untuk kelas fluid management, saya berasa sangat happy knowing that a lot of people benefits daripada sharing session tersebut.Saya tidak bekerja di hospital, namun saya masih ingin membantu pesakit, dan inilah antara salah satu cara saya membantu mereka secara indirectly. Ilmu yang ada apa salahnya jika kita berkongsi kan?Namun, sejak saya buat live class tersebut, saya menerima beberapa personal message yang di send di facebook. Ini bukan soal wah, hebatnya, ramai peminat, ini soal maruah, dan soal adakah kelas tersebut mengundang lebih banyak perkara negative. Adakah meletakkan muka dan membuat kelas menarik golongan sebegini?

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Beliau juga telah diganggu oleh seorang pengguna Facebook yang bernama Scha Ain yang mana menyamar sebagai nursing student

One case particularly, adalah daripada satu facebook account under nama Scha Ain (now deleted). Maybe dia stalk saya bahawa sebelum ni saya pernah engage dengan seorang jururawat dan seringkali menulis article berkenaan jururawat di Malaysia. Dia menjadikan perkara tersebut sebagai point untuk memulakan conversation, dan lebih memalukan, selepas menghantar beberapa message, dia proceed dengan menghantar gambar lucah pula, beserta kata2 lucah.Mak saya kebetulan terbaca posting saya berkenaan perkara tersebut (dah delete), dan terus dia membuat keputusan untuk tidak membenarkan saya membuat live class. Jadi, saya menghantar proposal kepada beliau (cewah) untuk membuat live session, dan saya akan memakai mask untuk menyembunyikan separuh daripada muka saya. Alhamdulillah beliau bersetuju.

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Rentetan kes dengan Scha Ain, saya menghubungi rakan saya di SKMM untuk mendapatkan data berkenaanya. Daripada account facebook, saya mendapat emailnya, dan daripada email dia, saya mendapat beberapa account nya seperti tumblr, gmail dan juga nombor contactnya yang didaftarkan bawah nama seorang budak perempuan. Daripada nombor telefonnya, saya mendapat nombor kad pengenalannya, dan to my surprise, its the same girl (sama profile pic dengan kad pengenalannya) and she's only 14 years old. Kes si dia sebenarnya under siasatan SKMM kerana terdapat aduan yang sama sebelum ini, jadi beberapa informasi telah mereka dapat, termasuk nombor telefon ibu bapanya.

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Beliau mengambil keputusan untuk menelefon bapa gadis tersebut dan ternyata bapa gadis itu tiada di Malaysia kerana sedang mengerjakan umrah

Saya telefon bapanya, atas dasar kasihan dan simpati, dan again, to my surprise seorang lelaki dengan suara yang agak tua mengangkat dan mengatakan bahawa dia sedang mengerjakan umrah di tanah suci. Saya hanya memberitahu beberapa perkara keypoint sahaja terhadap bapanya, khuatir ini akan menjejaskan fokusnya untuk beribadat dan mengerjakan umrah. Setelah beliau pulang ke Malaysia, beliau menelefon saya. Saya menjelaskan perkara yang terjadi, dan turut menghantar screenshot perbualan kami serta salah satu postage di Tumblr si Ain, lengkap dengan nombor telefonnya dan rate untuk satu malam.

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Pada awalnya, si bapa berada dalam keadaan denial, namun menerimanya serta merayu kepada saya untuk tidak membawa kes ini kepada pihak polis. Namun, saya meminta kebenaran beliau untuk menulis satu post berkenaan kes ini di facebook untuk memberi pengajaran kepada orang lain.To all the parents out there, check your son's or daughter's phone. Itu sahaja berkenaan kes ini, dan saya rasa kes ini telah pun saya tutup dan berharap si Ain pulang ke pangkal jalan dan diberikan hidayah untuk berubah.

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Lalamove Is Giving Away Travel Gift Cards & Vouchers So You Can Plan A Much-Needed Getaway

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Gais, are y'all excited to cuti-cuti Malaysia anot?

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Well, you ain't the only one! Nothing beats the feeling of taking time off from our busy and hectic lifestyles and going wherever we please. While travelling overseas is great, there's also so much to explore right here in Malaysia. And of course, getting discounts on our travel expenses is always welcome, which is where Lalamove comes in. ;)

If you love using Lalamove as your 'go-to' delivery service, then you've got a pretty good chance of winning big in their latest giveaway!

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In conjunction with Hari Kebangsaan, Lalamove wants to reward loyal users with their 'Merdeka Giveaway', which has a total prize pool worth over RM10,000! Wah, so onz!Wanna know the best part? Most of the prizes are holiday-themed, which means you can easily start planning your next vacay by taking part in this exciting giveaway. :D

Nah, here's a closer look at the attractive prizes:

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1. The grand prize winner will walk away with two Malaysia Airlines (MAS) MH Gift Cards worth RM3,000 in total, wahh! With those topped-up gift cards, you can already start booking flight tickets to a destination of your choice, hehe. 2. For the second prize, you'll win a luxurious two-night stay at Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas for two pax. As you get to stay in their Deluxe Sea View Room, you'll be able to enjoy breathtaking views of the sea from the expansive balcony! It's even inclusive of breakfast for two at the nearby Turmeric Restaurant, with delicious Malaysian and Thai dishes available. 3. As for the third prize, up to six winners will win Klook vouchers worth a total of RM1,200. Since Klook is known for providing awesome travel deals, you can use their vouchers to enjoy great discounts on the activities listed on their site, woohoo! 4. There's still hope if you've won fourth to seventh place in the giveaway, as you'll get your hands on Lalamove Delivery Coupon Packs! Loyal users of Lalamove will find that these delivery coupons will save them loads in the long run, be it for immediate deliveries or for the long haul. :D

Wanna win the 'Merdeka Giveaway'? Here's how:

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STEP 1: Click the '2022 Merdeka Giveaway' Carousel banner in the mobile web app. Don't have the app? Download the Lalamove App via the App Store or Google Play. STEP 2: Complete a mission to get one unboxing ticket. The mission comes in the form of placing minimum delivery orders or topping up your Lalamove wallet. STEP 3: Click 'Open Now' to unbox with the ticket and see what you get! STEP 4: If you won Lalamove coupons, click 'Redeem Now' to save the coupons in your wallet. Wait 10 to 15 minutes for the system to load the prize in 'My Rewards'. If you won one of the grand prizes, Lalamove will get in touch with you to arrange the prize handover.

If you haven't started using Lalamove yet, there's no better time than now, especially with their ongoing Hari Kebangsaan-themed giveaway

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Regardless of whether you use the Lalamove website or app, it's super easy for you to book your orders on-demand and have them delivered in no time. Although, you may find the app more convenient during times when you're out and about, as it has a user-friendly and easy-to-use-interface.Be it small parcels or bulk items, Lalamove can pick up items from the Klang Valley, Penang, Melaka, and Johor and have them delivered to any state within Peninsular Malaysia, all within the same day! So, if you have anything you need to send to your loved ones immediately, you can count on Lalamove to get the job done. With the built-in GPS tracking feature on the app, you'll always have peace of mind as you'll be in the know of where your parcel is at all times. Plus, you won't have to worry about the overall cost, as Lalamove has a transparent pricing system whereby you'll get an instant price quotation before you confirm the order. No hidden costs FTW!

Ready to take part in the Lalamove Merdeka Giveaway? Head over to their website to find out more!


[VIDEO] Lelaki Melatah Kena Prank Dengan ‘Pocong’ Ini Buat Member Gelak Sampai Terduduk

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Sebut je pocong, sudah pasti ramai yang terus meremang bulu roma bila terbayangkan kelibatnya bukan?

Apatah lagi jika terjumpa dengannya depan-depan. Mesti cabut lari terus betul tak?Namun, berbeza pula dengan sebuah video yang tular ini apabila gelagat seorang lelaki yang diprank oleh kawan-kawannya telah mencuit hati ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @aienhannyna bila ko abis dutydapt pulak kawan kau melatahhuru hara jadinye#sekadarhilangkanpenat#Melaka #tmpc  Monkeys Spinning Monkeys - Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey

Sempat join pocong lompat sekali baru fikir nak lari

Menerusi video yang dikongsi oleh @aienhannyna, kelihatan lelaki itu baru saja pulang dari bertugas.Apa yang menghiburkan adalah apabila dia ternampak kelibat pocong di belakang sebuah van yang sebenarnya merupakan kawannya sendiri.Disebabkan dia seorang yang mudah melatah, dia spontan menjerit dan melompat sama-sama dengan pocong itu sebelum mencampakkan bajunya serta lari bertempiaran.

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Image via @aienhannyna (TikTok)

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah mencecah sehingga 1.1M views, 107.1K likes dan 5.9K shares di TikTok

Hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen, rata-rata warganet turut terhibur melihat reaksi lucu lelaki itu.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Aduhai, buat hal betul kawan-kawan kau bang. Nasib baik pocong tu tak kejar :D

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[VIDEO] Lecturer Terlupa Hari Jumaat, Pelajar Siap Bagi 'Hint' Pakai Songkok Ramai-Ramai

Seperti umum tahu, pembelajaran secara bersemuka kini sudah mula dibenarkan dengan syarat perlulah mematuhi segala peraturan keselamatan diri

Namun, ada institusi yang masih melakukan pembelajaran secara online kerana takut akan wabak Covid-19 ini.Lain pula dengan video yang tular di TikTok ini apabila gelagat sekumpulan pelajar ketika mengikuti kelas online telah menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @koshiiyoshii kalau lect korang tak notice buat je macam ni  bunyi asal  - teah <33

Saja bagi hint dekat lecturer nak pergi solat Jumaat

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan semasa itu sedang berlangsung kelas pembelajaran secara online oleh sekumpulan pelajar.Namun, apa yang lebih melucukan adalah lecturer mereka terlupa bahawa hari itu adalah hari Jumaat sehingga membuatkan dia mengajar terlebih masa.Perkara itu membuatkan pelajar lelaki di dalam kelas berkenaan secara perlahan-lahan memberikan 'hint' kepada lecturer mereka dengan memakai songkok secara beramai-ramai.

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"Dia kena background MySejahtera check in masjid baru stop agaknya" - Netizen

Semantara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut merasa terhibur melihat gelagat kumpulan pelajar tersebut.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 233.4K views, 21.9K likes dan 41 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Aduhai, lawaklah tengok. Semua sempat sepakat ya nak bagi hint tu :P


This Art Contest Is Giving Away Scholarships & Cash Prizes To Creative Young Malaysians

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Celebrating creativity and uniqueness, The One Academy is back with its yearly contest for young artists to get a chance to snag some illustrious prizes

Referred to formally as the Malaysia Top 10 Outstanding Young Artists Awards 2023, this year's installation, which also happens to be the 26th rendition of the event, sees the nation's most prestigious secondary school art competition spreading one crucial message.Approved by the Malaysian Ministry of Education (KPM), this year's theme revolves around the upcoming Disney Pixar animated feature, Elemental (2023).Embracing the core message from the film, the theme is titled, "The Beauty In Differences". Encouraging students to share their take on how differences make us stronger, each contestant will be given the freedom to express this meaningful theme in their own perspective, be it in a setting of fantasy or reality.

Poster for 'Malaysia Top 10 Outstanding Young Artists Awards' 2023.
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Open to secondary school teens aged 14 to 18, the contest boasts over RM830,000 worth of scholarships and RM13,000 in cash prizes to be won

Held nationwide, the competition will take place in 11 cities across both East and West Malaysia, including Petaling Jaya, Ipoh, Georgetown, Batu Pahat, Johor Bahru, Sibu, Miri, Kuching, Sandakan, Tawau, and Kota Kinabalu. While the contest aims to contribute to the creative community by inspiring, supporting, and acknowledging young talents, students will also stand the chance to be rewarded for their glorious creations.The top three performers of the competition will win the most sought-after prizes in the event. These prizes are as follows:Gold Award- RM90,000 scholarship - RM3,000 cash prizeSilver Award- RM70,000 scholarship- RM2,000 cash prizeBronze Award- RM50,000 scholarship- RM1,000 cash prizeA special seven will receive the Young Artist Award, earning a RM30,000 scholarship as well as a RM500 cash prize each. Additionally, all 10 winners will get a signature artist mannequin trophy, a certificate of excellence, and exclusive Disney Pixar's Elemental (2023) merchandise.

The signature mannequin trophy from the contest.
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The contest will also be handing out Encouragement Prizes to 30 lucky students, worth RM8,000 in scholarships, as well as 35 Jury's Special Selection prizes of RM5,000 in scholarships.

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As a non-profit event, students will be able to join the contest without paying a dime, as both pre-registration and participation are completely free

All students may register individually or through their school. Contestants are highly recommended to speak to their schools about the competition regarding a team registration before applying individually. For groups registering by their school, teachers or school representatives will be required to provide the details of their students before uploading it to the registration page.The following candidates who are within the respective age groups listed will be allowed to compete:- National secondary schools: Form 2 (Aged 14) to Form 6 (Aged 18)- Independent high school: Junior Year 2 (Aged 14) to Senior Year 3 (Aged 18)- International school: Grade 9 (Aged 14) to Grade 11 (Aged 17)Aspiring participants who completed SPM in February 2023 and May/June IGCSE examinations will not be eligible for the contest. Furthermore, Form 6 students may need to provide their offer letter for their study whenever asked.Those who do not meet these requirements, among others, will be automatically disqualified. Click here to check out the full eligibility conditions for the contest.

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All participants should bear in mind that the competition will be held physically, therefore digital paintings and artwork will not be permitted

Giving students full freedom over their own works, all traditional mediums of drawing are allowed, including watercolour, colour pencils, gouache, oil pastels, acrylic paints, pencil sketch, and inking, among others. Nevertheless, oil paints and spray paints are strictly prohibited.On top of that, participants will be required to bring their own drawing and colouring tools, as these items will not be provided by the organisers. Only one A3-sized paper (29.7cm by 42cm, with a thickness of 165gsm) will be provided to all contestants, and will be regarded as the block to be assessed and judged for determining the winners.The competition will take place in one three-hour round only, therefore participants will only be required to draw once. All submitted artwork is not returnable.

Image via The One Academy (Provided to SAYS)

Image via The One Academy (Provided to SAYS)

In a world where thinking outside of the box brings you joy and splendour, let your imagination run wild from time to time!
Here are all the details on registering for the competition:

The online pre-registration deadlines for each city are as below.Deadlines25th May 2023 – Sabah and Sarawak15th June 2023 – Perlis, Perak, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Labuan, Sarawak (Miri), and Sabah (Kota Kinabalu)29th June 2023 – Penang, Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Putrajaya, and Kuala LumpurAll students looking to participate in the competition will be required to register online. There will be no acceptance of walk-ins to the contest without prior registration.Click here to register for the competition.An automatic email response will be sent to your listed email address if you have registered as an individual participant. For those who registered with their school, seek out your teacher or representative on updates relating to the competition.

The official poster for 'Malaysia Top 10 Outstanding Young Artist Awards' 2023.
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For more information on the competition, click here to visit the homepage of their website, or here for the FAQ portion of the network.Alternatively, you can also reach the competition committee members at 03-78755510.Facebook | [email protected]

If you didn't know, the new Disney cruise is coming to Southeast Asia in 2025:

                A New Disney Cruise Is Coming To Southeast Asia For The First Time In 2025

The new ship will feature Disney experiences, entertainment, world-class dining, and more.

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In May, Disney's Live Your Dream concert is coming to Malaysia:

                Disney In Concert 'Live Your Dream' Is Coming To Malaysia This Weekend!

110 minutes of nostalgia. :')

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Exclusive Promos, Bubblegum Slurpee & Other Exciting Things To Look Forward To At 7-Eleven

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This Spotlight is sponsored by 7-Eleven.

Anytime we ever need to grab a quick snack or drink, there's always a 7-Eleven 'round the corner that's got our backs

From their super friendly service to their never-ending promos, the convenience store is always coming up with new ways to give customers the best experience.

Here are some of the exciting things you can look forward to:

1.  Enjoy all kinds of promos that add so much bang for your buck

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Psst, did you know that 7-Eleven offers deals every Wednesdays? Known as Crazy Wednesday, you can get your hands on your fave snacks, drinks, and even essentials for just RM1 to RM3, wahh. Check out other promos offered by 7-Eleven such as Jom PWP, Bread Combo, RM5 Combo, and their monthly thematic deals.

2. If you love Slurpee, watch out for the all-new Bubblegum flavour!

On super hot days, an icy cup of Slurpee is always welcome, and that includes Slurpee Bubblegum, mmm.Pssst, here's a tip: head over to 7-Eleven on Wednesdays, so you can enjoy this yummy flavoured Slurpee for just RM1. You can thank us later. ;)

3. Get even more rewards by becoming a My7E member for free

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Yeap, the convenience store has an app now guys! Once you've downloaded the My7E app from either the App Store or Google Play, not only will you be able to claim a Welcome Reward, Member Exclusive Rewards and even a Birthday Reward, you'll be notified of any upcoming rewards, deals, promotions, and contests to partake in.

4. Forgot your wallet? Use ShopeePay or TnG eWallet lah!

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If one of your New Year's resolutions is to go cashless in 2022, 7-Eleven now makes it much easier for you to carry out contactless payments at their outlets. Just remember to activate your ShopeePay beforehand, and to download the TnG eWallet app on your smartphone!

5. Keep an eye out for new and exclusive items only available at 7-Eleven

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Looking for beauty items for your daily skincare routine? You'll have a wide range of choices with UK-brand Boots! From their Vitamin C range, sheet masks, sunscreen, to their refreshing Cucumber series, you can get your preferred Boots product from any 7-Eleven, yayy!Aside from skincare, 7-Eleven also features exclusive items for food and beverages. For instance, there's the all-new Ribena Jelly Drink that just hit the convenience store's shelves for you to try!

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You can even get Hershey Pearls Dark Chocolate, Hershey Pearls Extra Creamy Milk, Crispy Yakitori BBQ, and Crispy Sweet & Spicy Gochujang! Check out 7-Eleven's Facebook Page to keep yourself updated about their monthly arrivals.

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6. Stock up on daily essentials and necessities, like self-test kits

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True to their slogan, 'Always There For You', you can count on 7-Eleven to offer everyday items such as bread, drinks, and hot food for your convenience. Plus, there's even the COVID-19 self-test kits available at your nearest 7-Eleven store!

7. Expect nothing but good vibes when interacting with 7-Eleven's friendly and welcoming employees :D

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From the moment you enter the store, you can look forward to a warm and friendly experience at 7-Eleven outlets, including their upcoming ones coming to you soon. In fact, they've just opened up two new stores in Sri Hartamas and Tun H.S Lee! Don't forget to check out the Instagrammable spots at 7-Eleven outlets, such as their colourful murals that make for a pretty eye-catching background. :D

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Are you ready to enjoy all these ongoing deals and upcoming happenings? Head over to your nearest 7-Eleven today!

For more updates, visit 7-Eleven's website or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Entering The Grand Tasting Room And 4 Other Things That Happened At Hennessy Declassified

This Spotlight is sponsored by Hennessy.

The Hennessy Declassified exhibition was held in Platinum Park near KLCC just recently

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The exhibition was held from 11 till 16 December, where the world-famous cognac house transported their guests to their vineyards and cellars in Cognac through an immersive and interactive showcase.

Here's what we experienced at the exhibition:

1. We were given a virtual tour of the Cognac region, which looked super beautiful

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The Hennessy Declassified exhibition was split into five main stages, the first of which was called Walk in Cognac. Here, we were given a virtual 360-degree view of the Cognac region. We could see how the vineyard changed throughout the seasons: from the planting of grapes during spring to its harvesting in autumn.

2. The entire cognac-making process was on display, even the actual French oak barrel used to age it

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Did you know that the art of making Hennessy's cognac is a family tradition that has been passed down for eight generations? We had the chance to see the Hennessy family's signature craftmanship in cognac-making at the exhibition, and even pose with the actual French barrel oak used to age the distilled eau-de-vie.

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3. Hennessy allowed us to step into the mysterious Grand Tasting Room, which has never been opened to the public before

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Hennessy has an eight-person Tasting Committee that samples the eau-de-vie daily to ensure the quality of the cognac they produce. The committee will meet in the Grand Tasting Room in Hennessy's Cognac headquarters at 11am daily to taste and choose the appropriate eau-de-vie, which will be used to create the signature Hennessy cognac. Fun fact: The position of Hennessy's Master Blender is also a family affair, which has been passed down the Fillioux family for more than 250 years.

4. We got to taste the rare Hennessy Paradis Impérial, a blend which was made from 10 out of 10,000 eau-de-vie that are at their point of elegance

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Hennessy's Paradis Impérial has an impressive story behind its creation. As mentioned earlier, the Fillioux family in France has produced eight generations of Master Blenders for Hennessy. Throughout the 250 years, each of the Master Blender has selected and collected the rarest and most elite eau-de-vie ever produced. The Paradis Impérial is the creation of this collection.

5. There were specially crafted cocktails by world-renowned mixologists

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By the end of the exhibition, we were greeted with cocktails made by Gento Torigata from Singapore and Rita Bonita from Hong Kong. We also had the chance to try cocktails made by the owner of HYDE at 53M, who created one inspired by local flavours - the Hennessy Luo Han Kuo.

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It was an enriching night at Hennessy Declassified, and we're definitely looking forward to more great nights with Hennessy

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We had a great time learning about cognac, especially the history and efforts that go into producing the best blend. We also really enjoyed the cocktail session at the end, having the chance to taste the creations of internationally acclaimed mixologists. If only the night didn't have to end so soon.Till then, we'll be looking forward to Hennessy's next big event!

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Terengganu Reportedly Plans To Ban Women From Performing At Events With Male Audience

Terengganu reportedly plans to enforce an entertainment guideline that will bar women performers from singing and dancing in front of a male audience

According to Malaysiakini, the policy that will prohibit women from performing in front of a male audience is part of an 11-point event organisation guideline that was first announced in October 2018.The guidelines were allegedly set to be implemented in January but it was postponed instead.

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However, a Terengganu exco said that they are only temporary guidelines

When asked if the original 11-point guideline will be implemented soon, the exco in charge of tourism, culture, and information technology Ariffin Deraman said to Free Malaysia Today, "Wait for the new guidelines to be announced, then you can comment on it."He explained that the new set of guidelines will be published by March.

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The Shariah, Education, and Higher Learning Committee head insisted that the guidelines would transform the state's tourism sector into one that is Syariah-compliant

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Earlier in November, Sinar Harian reported that Satiful Bahari Mamat said, "There will be no such negative perceptions when the guidelines come into force.""Tourists come to Terengganu not to indulge in immoral activities just because they can do so where they're from. They're here to enjoy the natural surroundings, the local culture, and what we can offer as a state that abides by Islamic requirements," he added.

The guideline published by the Terengganu tourism board mainly looks into separating men and women for staged shows

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The 11-point guideline announced in 2018 is as follows:1. Stage performance can only involve male singers and dancers.2. Performances by women singers and dancers are only allowed to be presented to women at a closed venue.3. Excessive mingling between men and women on stage is prohibited.4. Only childrens' performances will permit mingling of male and female performers on stage.5. The performed music cannot contain lyrics that are excessive or distracting.6. The music or entertainment performance cannot be accompanied by excessive music instruments that can influence the audience to follow to the beat of the music.7. Music performances are only allowed after Isyak prayer and must end before 12am.8. Daytime performances cannot exceed prayer time.9. No stage performance is allowed between Thursday night until after Friday prayers.10. The audience must be mindful of their behaviour and ensure clothing is neat and modest during performances.11. Organisers must ensure male and female audience who are not related or married cannot mix with each other.

For more information, visit the Urus Setia Penerangan Darul Iman (UPDI) Facebook page.

Previously, the state government planned to bar women from competing in gymnastics:

                Terengganu To Bar Women From Competing In Gymnastics Because They "Expose Their Bodies"

Sports Minister Syed Saddiq has said that he "will never tolerate this".

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Malaysian Dad Rushed Back To School To Retrieve Son's 'Tupperware' To Avoid Wife's Wrath

We all know how our mothers love their Tupperwares.
So much so they could possibly 'disown' us if we ever lose the colourful plastic containers.

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Fully aware of that, a Malaysian father recently shared how he was able to save his son from his wife's wrath when his son told him that he left his water bottle at school

In a viral Facebook post with over 20,000 shares, Mohd Fadli Salleh related that he picked up his son Asyraff from school on a motorcycle on Monday evening, 20 January.Fadli, who works as a teacher in Kuala Lumpur, was told by his son that he left his wallet in the classroom."Dad, I left my wallet in the class. There is RM8 inside the wallet and it is my pocket money for tomorrow and the day after," Asyraff told Fadli as they started heading home.Tired from working the whole day at the school, Fadli said he did not feel like going back into the school and did not mind losing the money."His classroom is a long walk away from the main gate too, so I told him to leave it and I will look for it the next morning," said Fadli.

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Asyraff continued to tell Fadli that he had left his water bottle in the classroom too

"I also left my water bottle, dad," Asyraff said, to which Fadli got a huge 'you should have started with that' moment.Fadli hit the emergency brake and caused the wheels to screech."I asked him why he didn't say anything earlier," Fadli said. "Losing money is fine, we can consider it as a charity to whoever found it. But if that bottle goes missing, it's not just my son who will get scolded, I might lose my life."

The father-son duo then rushed back to the school to retrieve the 'Tupperware', fearing that his wife would unleash hell on them if the water bottle goes missing

Fadli asked Asyraff if the water bottle was brand Tupperware, but Asyraff shrugged."Ah, whether it is Tupperware or Tipuware (fake Tupperware), if you leave a water bottle at school, you can lose your life woih," Fadli said in jest.

Fadli told his son to hurry because if they get home late, he will be 'killed' by his wife too.
Image via Mohd Fadli Salleh/Facebook

Fadli said his quest to retrieve the water bottle was met with a hilarious encounter as there was also another father-son duo back at the school to look for their 'Tupperware'

"When my son went back into his classroom, there was another man accompanying his son upstairs," related Fadli."He shouted 'He left behind his water bottle teacher!', and we both shared a laugh before he quickly dashed away, probably to avoid being questioned by his wife why they got home late."Fadli then said women are a scary species.When they left the school for the second time, the school guard asked Fadli what did he leave behind this time, to which Fadli replied, "My life.""The guard laughed upon hearing my answer. I'm not sure if he really understood what I really meant."

Fadli's story resonated very well with Malaysians and the post garnered over 10,000 comments

"Is it this water bottle brand (that your son left behind), teacher?" asked a netizen, showing a photo of Eplas water bottles.Fadli replied, "Ya, this is the one."Another netizen commented, "Eplas also will cost your life, teacher. This is the same bottle my children use."

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One netizen also shared her lost Tupperware story, which was liked over 2,000 times."On 13 August 2015, my sweet husband left behind the entire Tupperware's tiffin set at his workplace in Cheras. When I confronted him, he said he forgot it," said the netizen."Until this day, he still regrets his mistake, even though he has replaced it."Fadli replied to the comment saying that it is incredible how she could remember the date of the incident.

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You can read Fadli's full post here:

Pergi ambil anak kat sekolah tadi dah jam 6:30 dah pun. Sampai kat jaga, Asyraff naik motor aku. Baru nak gerak, dia...Posted by Mohd Fadli Salleh on Monday, January 20, 2020

In October 2018, a photo of a lost  'Tupperware' shared by Rapid KL went viral:

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MACC List Reveals 11 PN Cabinet Members With Over RM10 Million In Total Assets

A total of 57 out of the 70 members of of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration have declared their assets

According to a report in Bernama, the asset declaration was done on a newly launched website by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), which is accessible to the people.In a statement yesterday, 23 July, MACC said that so far 57 out of the 70 members of the PN administration, comprising the Prime Minister, Senior Ministers, Ministers, and their Deputies, have declared their asset information.

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Some, however, questioned PN's seriousness and veracity in the declarations

Bayan Baru Member of Parliament (MP) Sim Tze Tzin congratulated PN for following Pakatan Harapan's (PH) footsteps, but he criticised that the declarations lack transparency and precision."First of all, all ministers and MPs under PH administration made their declarations. In PN administration, it's not the same. Only ministers declared their assets," noted Sim."Secondly, assets of PH ministers were transparently declared, while (assets of) PN ministers were only categorically included. Hence, the declarations are nothing else other than declaring their salaries, which are already public knowledge."

On the website, it does not explicitly show the total assets owned by members of the PN administration, but merely an estimation

For example, Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa's total assets are stated "> RM20 million", while Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's total assets are between "RM10 and RM20 million".In comparison to the previous administration's asset declarations, former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's total assets are RM32,357,900, while former finance minister Lim Guan Eng's total assets are recorded down to the decimal value at RM1,350,694.98.Netizens on Reddit said that the declarations are too vague as RM100 million or RM500 million can be considered "> RM20 million" as well.It is also worth noting that on the website, it states, "MACC will not be accountable for information on assets declared, obtained, or taken from any other source than the portal."

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Here are the top 11 PN members with the highest total assets:

1. Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz

Image via Mohamad Shahril Badri Saali/Berita Harian

Total assets: Over RM20 millionMonthly income: RM62,077.20

2. Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa

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Total assets: Over RM20 millionMonthly income: RM87,877.20

3. Deputy Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Dr Jeffrey G Kitingan

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Total assets: Over RM20 millionMonthly income: RM85,450.00

4. Deputy Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Dr Edmund Santhara Kumar

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Total assets: Over RM20 millionMonthly income: RM45,000.00

5. Deputy Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Ahmad Amzad Mohamed @ Hashim

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Total assets: Between RM10 million and 15 millionMonthly income: RM64,087.41

6. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin

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Total assets: Between RM10 million and 15 millionMonthly income: RM93,841.65Muhyiddin has the highest salary in the list. In comparison to the previous administration, former premier Dr Mahathir's salary was RM75,861.57.

7. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Seri Maximus Johnity Ongkili

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Total assets: Between RM10 million and 15 millionMonthly income: RM59,500.20

8. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib

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Total assets: Between RM10 million and 15 millionMonthly income: RM37,347.65She is the child of former Sarawak chief minister Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud.

9. Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Kamarudin Jaafar

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Total assets: Between RM10 million and 15 millionMonthly income: RM52,481.89

10. Deputy Education Minister II Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon

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Total assets: Between RM10 million and 15 millionMonthly income: RM51,543.65

11. Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Lim Ban Hong

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Total assets: Between RM10 million and 15 millionMonthly income: RM34,347.65

Meanwhile, here is how much ministers from the previous administration made:

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Nenek Maut Dalam Kemalangan Ngeri Sehari Sebelum Hari Ibu

Seorang warga emas maut apabila kereta yang dipandu cucu saudaranya terbabas sebelum merempuh penghadang jalan dalam kejadian di Kilometer 83, Jalan Kota Bharu-Gua Musang, Sungai Sok, Kelantan pada pagi Sabtu lalu

Dalam kejadian pada pukul 4.45 pagi itu, mangsa Rahimah Mamat, 61, putus kaki kanan apabila penghadang jalan itu menusuk masuk ke dalam kereta

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Pemandu kereta, Kamarudin Muhamed, 39, dan seorang lagi penumpang Mohamad Shukri Junoh, 20, hanya cedera ringan.

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Pemangku Ketua Polis Daerah Kuala Krai Deputi Superintendan Mohd Azlan Abdul Kadir berkata, ketika kejadian, Perodua Myvi yang dinaiki mangsa sedang dalam perjalanan dari arah Gua Musang menuju ke Kota Bharu

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"Rempuhan kuat itu menyebabkan penghadang besi itu menusuk masuk ke dalam kereta di tempat duduk penumpang hadapan. Kejadian itu menyebabkan kaki kanan Rahimah putus sebelum dia dikejarkan ke HKK untuk mendapatkan rawatan lanjut," jelasnya.

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Kereta itu dipercayai hilang kawalan dan terbabas sebelum melanggar penghadang jalan. Mangsa walau bagaimanapun dilaporkan meninggal dunia semasa mendapat rawatan di Hospital Kuala Krai (HKK) pada 8.15 pagi.


Tidak Tahu Arwah Bapa Kini Mualaf, Adik Beradik Cina Ini Kagum Cara Pengebumian Islam

Kehilangan ibu bapa tersayang memang memeritkan jiwa. Tanpa mereka tidak mungkin kita mengenal dunia.

Namun apakan daya, ianya adalah di luar kuasa kita dan kita sendiri tahu bahawa kematian itu pasti.

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Sebagai anak, kita haruslah sentiasa berada bersama ibu bapa kita dari awal sehinggalah di saat-saat terakhir mereka di muka bumi.Ini kerana ibu bapa telah melalui bermacam-macam demi membesarkan kita sehingga menjadi insan yang berguna. Maka, janganlah kita melupakan akan pengorbanan yang dilakukan oleh mereka, meskipun berbeza agama.

Menerusi satu perkongsian di laman Facebook, Aliff Nor Kasany telah menceritakan pengalamannya melihat sendiri waris berbangsa Cina menguruskan jenazah arwah bapanya

Ternyata, meskipun posting yang dilakukan saudara Aliff dibuat pada bulan Januari lalu, namun ianya masih mendatangkan sebak orang ramai kerana terus mendapat perkongsian sehingga ke hari ini.

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Menurut Aliff, ketika itu merupakan pertama kali dia melihat  orang Cina menguruskan mayat orang Islam. Ini kerana warga emas mualaf itu sebenarnya sudah pun memeluk islam beberapa tahun yang lalu namun tidak diketahui warisnya.Tambahnya lagi, kesempatan berjumpa dengan waris si mati itu juga telah dijadikan peluang untuk dia menyampaikan dakwah Islam yang indah. Baca perkongsian penuh saudara Aliff di bawah:

Bicara dari bilik mayat.
First time aku tengok orang Cina sambut jenazah di liang lahad.

Sepanjang hari ini aku agak terharu satu benda apabila kami menerima satu kes kematian warga emas yang mualaf. Saat aku sampai di bilik mayat, aku dapati ada beberapa waris bangsa Cina yang sedang menunggu. Kebiasaan kes mualaf jarang ada waris yang prihatin untuk ambil tahu akan pengurusan jenazah bagi kerabatnya yang mati dalam keadaan sudah memeluk Islam.

Bila aku tanya kepada beberapa waris ini, rupanya mereka adalah anak-anak si mati. Okay dalam fikiran aku waktu itu, inilah masanya aku hendak sebarkan dakwah kepada non-muslim melalui Fardu Kifayah dengan cara kita mempamerkan kaedah, tatatertib dalam menguruskan jenazah secara Islam.Selepas bersembang bersama waris arwah, aku dengan sahabat aku yang bernama Seman Qadri Al Burtuqoli terus mengajak untuk membuat pengecaman mayat ayahnya.

Apabila sudah dibuka helaian kain di muka arwah, aku pun apa lagi terus mengajak bolehlah you all standby ambil glove kita mandikan sama-sama arwah ayah

Semua anak-anak angkat tangan tanda menolak disebabkan perasaan mereka terlalu kuat dan sebak atas pemergian arwah.So aku sebenarnya bab urus mayat ini bila ramai-ramai mudah sikit jika nak membolak-balikkan body mayat. Jadi kami berdua pun mandikan lah si arwah macam biasa. kami masih tak mampu lawan sifu kami Ustaz Muhammad Rafieudin Zainal Rasid yang jenis menguruskan mayat walapun bersendirian. Bagilah mayat jenis apa pun beliau boleh seorang-seorang meskipun diuruskan pada tengah malam.

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Selepas siap dimandikan dan dikafankan, aku pun panggil waris mualaf ini. Sebelum kami menutup si arwah, aku suruhlah si waris kucup si arwah tetapi mereka menolak oleh kerana perasaan emosi yang kami faham sukar untuk menerima mungkin.Tapi aku cakaplah kat mereka, "Bapak you ini sangat mudah kami uruskan, manyak ringgan, manyak mudah ma. Boss saya sudah pakaikan baju terakhir dan wangian yang harum untuk bapak you yang sehabis baik untuk nampak bersih suci dan ini masa you boleh cium bapak you boss. Selepas mereka kata tak apa dengan tanda menolak aku pun mulalah menutup kafan secara keseluruhannya.

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Selepas solat jenazah, aku bawa jenazah ke tanah perkuburan Islam USJ. Antara warisnya yang follow naik van mayat ini adalah anak sulong lelaki arwah. Ketika dalam perjalanan yang memakan masa hampir 30 minit lebih, aku macam biasa akan pasang ayat suci Al-Quran. Dan ketika dalam perjalanan tersebut bermulalah episod soal jawab yang mungkin agak menarik sehinggakan aku berasa bangga dengan keindahan Islam.

Dalam perbualan dengan waris arwah ini, aku perhatikan cara dia duduk dalam van jenazah agak sopan al maklumlah sebelahnya keranda dan dalam suasana ayat Al-Quran yang aku pasang di radio

Dia mula bercerita, abang tahu tak, saya dan beberapa orang adik beradik lain tidak tahu yang ayah saya sudah memeluk Islam. Dan saya tak sangka sangat mudah cara pengurusan mayat bagi orang Islam. Aku bagitahulah inilah keindahan umat Islam. Kami akan memudahkan segalanya bagi meneruskan proses kehidupan di alam akhiratnya nanti. Waris arwah juga membuka cerita berkaitan kos pengurusan mayat bagi bangsa Cina. Antara intipati yang aku boleh kongsikan ialah kos untuk tanah pengebumian sahaja hampir 100k. Itu tidak termasuk kenduri yang melibatkan kos untuk menyediakan makanan, kos orang sembahyang, kos hendak membuat replika rumah, duit, kos keranda, kos pakaian si mati. Memang beribu-ribu.

Image via Facebook Aliff Nor Kasany

Aku bertanya bagaimana kalau yang tidak berkemampuan, dia menjawab kebiasaan kami akan buat proses pembakaran mayat dan abunya kami simpan dalam bekas seperti tin milo dan kami akan buang di laut. Kalau abunya kami hendak simpan di kawasan perkuburan, memang mahal kosnya sebabnya kami perlu bayar kos lot yang berharga RM30k. Bahkan setiap bulan kami perlu membayar kos utiliti seperti kos pencucian kawasan simpanan abu.Aku tanya lagi adakah kaum Cina ada menyediakan satu dana khas bagi menampung kos pengurusan mayat seumpama khairat kematian, dan mereka menjawab "tiada". Semua kena tanggung sendiri. Atau mungkin wujud tabung tersebut cuma melalui derma secara langsung ketika waktu kematian.

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Ayat last yang aku dengar jawapan brother ini, you tahu kan kami orang yang berniaga sampaikan bab mayat kami terpaksa akur disebabkan kaum mereka ambil untung besar dan niagakan dalam hal ehwal kematian.Aku tanyalah juga berkaitan kenapa kalau ada kematian di pagi raya Cina, kebanyakan mereka tidak membuat tuntutan mayat di hospital ya walaupun yang mati itu adalah mak ayahnya. Jawapannya mudah sahaja, sebab mana ada orang mahu uruskan, walapun dibayar dengan harga yang tinggi, pihak pngurusan mayat non-muslim tidak akan ambil sebab susah hendak cari pihak yang sudi hadir seperti untuk upacara yang pelbagai. So mereka akan tuntut mayat tersebut selepas 2 atau 3 hari kemudian bahkan lebih lagi.

Setibanya kami sampai di tanah perkuburan Islam, aku perhatikan gelagat waris ini seumpama teruja dengan keindahan tanah perkuburan Islam di USJ

Mereka menyebutkan seumpama macam dalam taman dengan dekorasi yang sistematik dan juga kecantikan rumput karpet menghijau di setiap tanah pusara.

Image via Facebook Aliff Nor Kasany

Ketika mana jenazah sudah di atas tebing liang lahad, kami meminta wakil dari waris untuk masuk ke liang lahad bagi menyambut jenazah ayahnya. Kami ajarkan seperti biasa seperi kaedah memegang jasad ayahnya. Dan paling aku agak terharu di saat tangan anaknya yang non-muslim itu membuka setiap ikatan tali kafan dan kami memberikan bimbingan untuk membuka helaian kain di bahagian wajah arwah dan si anak menurut setiap arahan kami dan terakhir dia mengambil tanah yang ada dan di letakkan di bahagian wajah arwah ayahnya. Lalu kami timbuskan liang lahad seperti biasa.

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Terdapat beberapa soalan yang dia tanya kenapa wajah mesti dibuka, adakah si mati hendak bernafas. Dan mengapa perlu diletakkn tanah pada wajahnya. Kami jawablah sehabis baik untuk memberikan kefahaman kepada mereka betapa indahnya agama Islam ini. Mereka juga ada bertanya boleh ke mereka ingin meletakkan makanan di kubur ayahnya seperti upacara yang agama mereka biasa lalukan. Kami pun menjawab, kami mudah sahaja, kami takut makanan hilang sebab mungkin kami yang makan. Hehe.

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Over 500 People In The Klang Valley Tested Positive For COVID-19 Within A Single Day

The Ministry of Health (MOH) just announced that 567 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Klang Valley on 13 November

The total number of COVID-19 cases reported in Malaysia is 1,304. However, cases reported within Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya make up 43% of the total.

#COVID19 Terkini.13 Nov. Kes baharu hari ini kembali 4 angka iaitu 1,304 termasuk 4 kes import. Kes tertinggi ialah di Lembah Klang (567),  Sabah (556), N. Sembilan (83), PP (42). 900 kes sembuh, 1 kes kematian, 4 kluster baharu, 3 kluster tamat.— KKMalaysia (@KKMPutrajaya) November 13, 2020

Between the different states and federal territories within the Klang Valley, Selangor recorded the most number of COVID-19 cases within a day

As of 12pm on Friday, 13 November, the state health department found that a total of 364 people are infected with the coronavirus disease.Currently, there is a total of 1,788 active cases with patients receiving treatment in hospitals throughout the state.The district with the most active cases so far is Klang with 582 cases, followed by Hulu Langat with 443 cases, and Petaling with 353 cases.

MOH also noted that three particular clusters are the reason behind the spike in today's numbers

They are the Damanlela construction site cluster with 191 positive cases, the Hentian cluster with 164 cases, as well as the Perigi cluster with 82 cases.

Tiga kluster yang menyumbang peningkatan kes baharu hari ini  di Lembah Klang ialah:1. Tapak Bina Damanlela (191)2. Hentian (164)3. Perigi (82)— KKMalaysia (@KKMPutrajaya) November 13, 2020

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M'sian Fitness Trainer Fires Back At Misogynistic Comments About Women Who Lift Weights

Nur Amira, also known as Mira, recently faced backlash after posting an Instagram video of herself lifting a gas tank

Earlier this month, the personal trainer uploaded a video showing her weightlifting routine using an empty gas tank. It was captioned with a step-by-step guide, including advice about lifting heavier objects.

         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Migha (@mira.rsln) on Jun 7, 2020 at 10:54pm PDT

The video, when reposted on mStar's Instagram account, had over 122,000 views.

However, netizens had mixed feelings toward the video

Several commenters praised Mira for her strength and determination, saying that she inspires them to exercise.

Image via Instagram @mira.rsln

Image via Instagram @mira.rsln

Image via Instagram @mira.rsln

On the other hand, several netizens pointed out that she was lowering her chances of getting pregnant by lifting the gas tank.

Image via Instagram @mstaronlineofficial

One Instagram user added that she should be using equipment catered for women, while another commenter warned that she was going to hurt her uterus.

Image via Instagram @mstaronlineofficial

Image via Instagram @mstaronlineofficial

A teacher publicly spoke out against Mira, saying that she should exercise in a way that is more appropriate for women

In an Instagram post that has since been deleted, the female teacher criticised Mira for lifting the gas tank, saying, "Women do not need to be lifting heavy things unless they want to have muscular bodies like men."The teacher continued, "If you want to be healthy, do it in a womanly manner. Exercise, sweep, do gardening, jog till you sweat." In the post, the teacher cited that lifting heavy objects would reduce one's chances of getting pregnant, create marital issues between husband and wife, and cause a slipped disk in the backbone.

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On 9 June, Mira tweeted images of a conversation she had with the teacher, adding that she was hurt that her weightlifting video and caption would be used to publicly spread hate like this

Mira continued by saying that the teacher's caption negatively portrayed women who lift weights and projected fear onto other women who may have minimal knowledge regarding the exercise.

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In their conversation, the teacher told Mira, "Before you fine me, fine mStar first." After Mira says that mStar had her consent to repost the video, the teacher tells Mira that she can report the weightlifting video to teach other women a lesson. The teacher then adds that unless she wants to be threatened, Mira should not make this go viral. She continues, "I am married and have four children, so I know what it's like to have my uterus hurt after giving birth if it is not taken care of."The thread has since been retweeted 7,000 times.

Image via Twitter @myrarosleenn

Image via Twitter @myrarosleenn

A quick search on the Internet reveals the answers to some of the misconceptions regarding women who lift weights

It is a common misconception that women should run instead of lifting weights if they want to prevent developing bulky muscles. According to fitness coach Melissa Edmonds, it is actually more difficult for women to build muscle as they have lower levels of the male, muscle-building hormone, testosterone. A study published in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that women who weight-trained burned calories more efficiently.  The teacher brings up another popularly held belief in a follow-up post saying, "Sister, I love you, but if you don't want to listen that's not my problem. It is your body and your health… There's no use crying if you have to wear a 'uterus ring' to hold it up."

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What the teacher was referring to in her post was uterine prolapse. According to Mayo Clinic, this occurs when the pelvic floor muscles can no longer support the uterus after the muscles and ligaments have been stretched or weakened. Although repeated heavy lifting can cause weakening of the pelvic floor muscles, other risk factors include increasing age, obesity, and prior pelvic surgery, among other factors. With the right weightlifting techniques, uterine prolapse can be avoided.

Trained as a Women's Fitness Specialist under the American National Academy of Sports Medicine, Mira attempts to bust several weightlifting myths in her videos

3. Push your hip back, Squeeze and put pressure on your glutes so you wont stress your lumbar.4. Consult a personal trainer jangan just belajar through video dah lift heavy. Try to go for bodyweight training first, Buat more strength training. 5. JANGAN PALATAO.— FitMeMira! (@myrarosleenn) June 9, 2020

To quell the concerns brought up by the teacher and other commenters, Mira continued the Twitter thread with her list of do's and don'ts when it comes to weight training. Mira tells her viewers, "Weight training brings more good than harm. You should not be afraid to lift if you do it with the right technique, posture, and form."

This woman was publicly shamed by a local gym after she enquired about their free weight loss programme:

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Dulu Tak Pandang Langsung, Sekarang Pokok 'Lidah Mentua' Ini Digilai Suri Rumah!

Kepentingan pokok kepada manusia sejagat memang tidak dapat dinafikan lagi

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Penanaman pokok dalam kuantiti yang banyak boleh mengubah iklim mikro di sesuatu tempat dan dapat membekalkan oksigen kepada hidupan.Selain itu, penanaman pokok-pokok baharu juga dapat membantu menyerap karbon dioksida dari udara yang akhirnya mengurangkan kesan gas rumah hijau.

Namun, siapa sangka baru-baru ini tular di media sosial mengenai pokok snake plant atau 'lidah mentua' ini dikatakan banyak kebaikan jika memilikinya

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Pokok lidah mentua ini juga dikenali sebagai pokok lidah jin adalah tumbuhan asli dari Benua Afrika.Nama saintifik pokok ini adalah sansevieria trifasciata yang memiliki daun yang panjang dan runcing.Snake Plant antara pokok hidup yang disenaraikan oleh NASA yang mampu singkirkan toksid dan bahan cemar bawaan udara di dalam rumah.

Pokok ini bukan sahaja sesuai ditanam di luar rumah, malah di dalam rumah juga sebagai indoor plant

Menerusi seorang pengguna laman Facebook, Rozila Hassan berkongsi pengalamannya yang melihat pokok itu semakin menjadi rebutan dalam kalangan wanita terutamanya suri rumah.Katanya lagi, pokok itu juga laris di semua nurseri, malah menjadi hot item serta harganya pula menjadi semakin mahal jika diletakkan dalam pasu.

Yang paling best, semenjak ada snake plant atas rak, habuk semakin berkurang. Kalau tidak setiap hari perlu kena lap habuk

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Menurut perkongsian Fidz pula, snake plant sering disebut Hard To Kill. Sesuai sangat bagi mereka yang baru berjinak buat dekorasi rumah dengan pokok hidup. Yang rasa ‘tangan panas’ pun boleh cuba tanam.Snake plant sangat senang hidup walaupun tidak ada akar, potong bahagian bawah daun menyerong. Mudah tumbuh bila tanam dalam pasu.Bagi anda yang ada masalah susah tidur, letak sepokok snake plant dekat katil, ia mampu memberikan oksigen dan menyerap segala toksin beracun dalam bilik.

Jadi anda tunggu apa lagi, jom tanam pokok snake plant ini!

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Woman Hogs Family Parking Lot And Tells Man With Kids That She Has "Money To Burn"

It's the year 2018.
You'd assume that we as a human race has progressed to a stage where everyone is considerate enough to know that "Family" parking lots are, well, reserved for families who need the extra space to juggle between a crying toddler and a stroller.

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But one woman hasn't caught up with the times and apparently has a different idea of how a "Family" lot should be utilised

Image via Daniel Choo

Facebook user Daniel Choo recently posted a video about an encounter with a female driver at Jurong Point, a shopping mall in Singapore, where she allegedly cut the queue and took the family lot with her Mini Cooper. When confronted and asked by Choo why she did so, the woman replied by saying, "I got money to burn."Choo, whose kids were with him at the time of the incident, had been looking for a spot for quite some time.

She then brandished a few sets of keys to prove "everyone knows" that she has three cars

Image via Daniel Choo

Choo told her that he will be posting up the video on Facebook for the world to see, to which the woman replied nonchalantly, "Good, make me famous."The woman then proceeded by telling Choo that the lot is "first-come, first-served" and wrote off the situation as "stupid".

A security guard turned up shortly and shook the woman's hand before she promptly hopped into her vehicle to leave the spot

Image via Daniel Choo

Choo added that he had handed over the video as evidence to the parking management for them to take further action.

You can read the full post and watch the video below:

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We can imagine "I got money to burn" to be used as a comeback line, just like Najib's quote on the Selangor water crisis:

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"I want to stress here that the water issue in Selangor is more critical."

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Lelaki Ini Dipuji Ramai Sebab Gigih Balutkan 'Buku Pink' Isteri, Hasilnya Memang Kemas!

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

Setiap wanita hamil pasti sudah biasa berteman dengan buku pink bukan?

Buku pink digunakan sebagai rekod semasa check up bersama doktor untuk memantau kesihatan dan perkembangan para ibu dan bayi di dalam kandungan.Malah, ia amat penting sebagai bukti di hospital jika berlaku apa-apa kecemasan terutamanya sewaktu tiba masa untuk bersalin.Walau bagaimanapun, antara kekurangan dokumen ini adalah ia agak nipis, leceh untuk dijaga dan mudah rosak.Jadi, tidak hairanlah jika baru-baru ini seorang lelaki mengambil inisiatif untuk membalut buku pink isterinya telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @mrs.tan7 Penantian yg ditunggu² mmg super excited laa doakan urusan kami dipermudahkan. #parentstobe #bukupink #9bulan10hari #mommydaddy  Pamela - Bots

Suami gigih balut dan kemaskan buku pink demi kemudahan isteri, siap letak pen

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @mrs.tan7, kelihatan wanita itu merakam gelagat suaminya yang sedang membalut buku pinknya yang sudah bersepah dengan kertas rekod kesihatan.Hal ini kerana jururawat yang bertugas selalu akan menampal saja kertas-kertas tanpa mengikut saiz buku dan ia membuatkan buku itu kelihatan sangat tidak kemas."Husband nak balut tapi buku pink ni susah nak balut sebab nurse dah lekat dalam dia dengan macam-macam kertas. So suami dapat idea balut dengan cover buku. Kemas la pulak kan. Lepas ni dah tak terpeleot bucu-bucu buku tu kena bag," katanya.

Image via @mrs.tan7 (TikTok)

Image via @mrs.tan7 (TikTok)

"Rajinnya, telitinya. Allah bagus sungguh la suami akak, so sweet" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah mendapat 157.6K views, 11.2K likes dan 150 shares di TikTok.Rata-rata netizen turut memuji kesungguhan suami wanita itu yang sangat mengambil berat untuk memudahkan urusan isterinya.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Image via @mrs.tan7 (TikTok)

Image via @mrs.tan7 (TikTok)

Image via @mrs.tan7 (TikTok)

Image via @mrs.tan7 (TikTok)

Image via @mrs.tan7 (TikTok)

Image via @mrs.tan7 (TikTok)

Image via @mrs.tan7 (TikTok)

Image via @mrs.tan7 (TikTok)

Image via @mrs.tan7 (TikTok)

Baguslah suami dia, mesti isteri dia rasa sangat dihargai kan? :)

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