This Malaysian Journalist Reveals The Ugly Truth About Fruit Picking In Australian Farms

The past year has seen Malaysians raving about the lucrative fruit picking industry in Australia.
Just earlier this year, reports surfaced on how Malaysians can earn up to RM39 per hour as a fruit picker and sorter in Australian farms.

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Seeking greener pastures, hundreds of Malaysians are showing interest in working as fruit farm workers as Australia which promises a higher wage compared to working as a professional even in Malaysia. This is due to the fact that countries like Australia have better currency rates and a far higher minimum wage compared to that of Malaysia's.The now defunct English daily, The Malaysian Insider (TMI), had reported earlier this year that local agents have been helping Malaysians find jobs in various farms in Australia as fruit pickers. The report also detailed how a Shah Alam based agent Izwan explained how if Malaysians are willing to put in the hours, they can earn up to RM6,000 to RM12,000 per month as fruit farm workers. On an average, Izwan said to TMI that about 10 to 20 Malaysians go to Australia to try their hand at fruit picking jobs. He also mentioned that about 70 to 80% of workers in these farms are Malaysians. However, the media has reported on how there's more to these fruit picking jobs. Quite a number of Malaysians have been known to fall victims to labour black market and end up as illegal, exploited workers in these farms.

While the fruits they pick may be all fresh and peachy, the reality of working in these farms are far from it.
An Utusan Malaysia journalist went on an undercover mission as a fruit picker at a farm in Melbourne, Australia.

Utusan reporter Saiful and Pak Mur.
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Australia's The Age published an exclusive on the kind of exploitation that fruit farm workers face without proper working papers with Utusan journalist, Saiful Hasam leading the undercover investigation. According to the report, Saiful's investigation started with him landing in Melbourne on 26 October with a short-term visa that doesn't allow him to work but he gets a job at the Cutri Fruit farm immediately, having gotten in touch with one of the "agents" that act as a middle man between the farm owners and the workers, named Pak Mur. Cutri supplies fruits to major supermarkets in Australia like Woolsworth, Costco and Coles. Saiful manages to discreetly record Pak Mur talking about how Lee the Afghan, one of the men who runs the illegal worker trade in Australia, has about 60 illegal workers under his control. Pak Mur takes Saiful to living quarters which is basically a farmhouse in Woorinen which currently houses 12 illegal workers.

The reality of being an illegal worker unfolds once Saiful arrives at the farm house. Here's what we learned from the investigation:

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1. Illegal farm workers live in terrible conditions in old farmhouses

A farmhouse in Woorinen.
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Upon his arrival at Cutri's farmhouse, Saiful discovers how his living arrangements will be like. For starters, he'll have to sleep on a mattress on the floor. The rent is AUD70 per week and can sometimes be crammed with up to 25 illegal workers at a time. The only silver lining is the fact that the house is just a few minutes walk from the Cutri Fruit orchards. Adding to that, the Sydney Morning Herald's journalists also found out that these illegal workers are forced to sleep in run-down houses, with most sleeping on the floor next to other workers. "It is very difficult to cook and to shower. It is very difficult to live here," said one of the illegal Malaysian farm worker that SMH met.

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2. Illegal farm workers earn way below the minumum wage in Australia

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Saiful's initial assumption was that his pay will be lesser compared to other workers due to his lack of experience, but the wage turned out to be way below the minimum wage and his expectations. These numbers are collected from The Age's report.He is first briefed by the supervisor on how to prune stone-fruit trees to prepare them for picking and informed that he will be paid by the piece rate. A piece rate is when an employee gets paid by the piece, for the amount picked, packed, pruned or made. On his first day, Saiful earns AUD16 for 6.25 hours of work, which puts the hourly rate at AUD2.56, AUD48.10 for 9.25 hours of work the next day and the day after he works for just a little over three hours earning AUD13. He then works on a public holiday at a different farm which earns him AUD22 for 5.23 hours.In total Saiful worked for about 24 hours over the span of a few days which earned him AUD110. Out of that, AUD10 was given as a "short change" to the contractor's associate and another AUD70 was taken out for rent leaving Saiful with only AUD30.According to Saiful, most of the illegal workers he met and spoke to only earned a little more than him despite their extensive experience.What is the minimum wage for fruit picking/harvesting job in Australia? The national minimum wage per hour is about AUD17.29 but the pay can vary depending on they type of work. Fruit pickers can expect to earn from AUD15 - AUD20 per hour usually. However, a Victorian government's Forsyth inquiry revealed that most legal fruit pickers earn about AUD13 per hour.Meanwhile, the Sidney Morning Herald met with another illegal worker who used to earn only AUD20 for a whole day's work at a farm in Robinvale. He now earns about AUD13, having found another similar job through an honest contractor.

3. Cutri Fruit has feigned innocence over the matter

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Curious to know whether Cutri Fruit is aware of these illegal happenings and exploitation of workers, Saiful marched into Cutri Fruit's HQ with a cover story that he want to work directly with Cutri to make better wages. With a letter that explained he is currently working for Cutri under Lee the Afghan and a camera hidden in his beanie, Saiful is met by March Intervera, Cutri Fruit's research, development and innovations manager. "Are you legal? You got legal papers?" asked Intervera to which Saiful confirms that he has indeed been working illegally. Intervera's response to that says it all. "You have to work through Lee anyways. You are not legal. I can't employ you anyway. I can't employ you direct. You don't have the paper. You know what I mean? This is why we use the contractor because, I don't know, they dodgy it up.""But we can't, I can't do it direct. But I can have a chat to Lee though," adds Intervera. Wanting more answers, an official email with a set of questions regarding the exploitation of illegal farm workers was sent to Cutri Fruit's managing director Gaethan Cutri. Gaethan declined to answer the questions and only said that he knows "no evidence" that his company is using illegal workers. The Age drew a conclusion based on their investigation, that there are some in Cutri Fruit that are fully aware of the hiring and exploitation of illegal workers in their farm.A few days later, Cutri Fruit released an official statement saying that they would "never knowingly exploit illegal workers". They are, however, "aware of anecdotal evidence that some contractors act illegally" and as a remedy to that problem they have stressed that Cutri will only use the best contractors. In their commitment against any unlawful practices, Cutri has fired two of its contractors earlier due to concerns about their employment issues. "Cutri Fruit will also implement a broader independent audit this month to assessif there are any undetected issues," read the statement.

4. A large number of migrant workers are being exploited on Australian farms

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ABC reported Australia's Migrant Worker Taskforce chief, Allan Fels as saying that based on the evidence found by various parties, the migrant workers abuse is a systematic one. "Significant numbers are really exploited," revealed Mr Fels. Responding to the matter, Australian opposition leader William Richard "Bill" Shorten asked the government to act on "these widespread and disturbing examples of exploitation". "These people are being exploited and abused. They're pushing down wages for legally employed workers. Companies that do the right thing are being undercut," added Mr Shorten. Meanwhile, Tim Kennedy, the federal secretary of The National Union of Workers in Australian  said that, "Some farmers want labour that they can exploit the hell out of. Migrants are not seen as people, but commodities".

What's really heartbreaking is that there are a lot more illegal migrant workers that are forced to continue their lives - earning well below the minimum wage despite their hardwork

Saiful Hasam
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Saiful described how a Malaysian female illegal worker, that lives in the Woorinen farm house cried when he said that he was leaving. "I feel so sad for those I left behind," he says."There is a thousand stories here, there are a thousand sad stories," added Saiful.

Responding to the matter, Costco supermarket has stressed that they will stop buying fruits from the Cutri Fruit farm till the audits on the company's employment practices are done

A Coles spokeswoman said the supermarket had referred the allegations about Cutri Fruit to the Fair Work Ombudsman and had launched its own investigation.Woolworths said it required its suppliers to abide by employment and migration laws and would refer any allegations about a supplier breaching the law to relevant authorities.

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Here's Why We Should Stop Looking Down On Technical And Vocational Education And Training

This Spotlight is sponsored by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.

You may have heard of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), but how much do you really know about it?

TVET goes by many names and definitions, but in a nutshell, it involves both formal and non-formal learning that prepares young people with the knowledge and practical skills required to work in various industries.In Malaysia, TVET programmes are offered at certificate, diploma, and degree levels by seven ministries, including the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), which offers the most TVET programmes to the highest number of students.There are over 1,000 TVET institutions in Malaysia. Of these, 506 are public institutions.

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There is a prevalent misconception in our society about TVET programmes

Many think that they are for those who don't do well academically and/or fail to get into other educational institutions. Thus, people tend to look down on students in TVET programmes, and overlook their achievements and contributions to society.

On the contrary, students in TVET programmes have attained many remarkable achievements

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Based on the findings of a marketability study, more than 95% of polytechnic and community college graduates are able to enter the job market annually.This proves that not only are they a top choice for employers, they also have the potential to further their studies to higher levels, such as university.Besides that, the Department of Polytechnic Education and Community Colleges also supports the government's efforts in producing more job creators. Between 2018 to 2020, polytechnic and community colleges have successfully produced almost 7,000 entrepreneurs among their graduates. Some of them have been capable of generating an income of up to five figures, as well as creating employment opportunities for other individuals.

And their success doesn't stop there. Many students in TVET programmes have even achieved international recognition.

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These students have made the country proud at both national and international levels. They have won medals and gained victories and recognition through various skills competitions, innovations, sports, and more.Some of the platforms in which polytechnics and community colleges have made a name for themselves include the FIRA RoboWorld Cup Competition, WordSkills Competition, Abilympics (Olympics of Abilities) for OKU students, Anugerah Tangan Emas Perdana Menteri, MySkills Competition, Sukan Institusi Pendidikan Tinggi (SUKIPT), Universiade, Sukan Malaysia (SUKMA), the SEA Games, and many more.There are even polytechnic and community college graduates who have built successful careers overseas. This was made possible through the implementation of programmes that expose students to global career opportunities, such as international student exchange programmes and overseas industrial training programmes.

TVET programmes go a long way in helping graduates address marketability issues, helping them be more desirable to future employers. Here's how:

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			1. Equip students with the required knowledge and skills that will help them find jobs or become self-employed.2. Work closely with various industries to hold specific programmes such as Work-based learning, Structured Internship Programme, and more.3. Expand institutional collaboration network to include multinational companies through high-impact collaborations such as the CEO Faculty programme, Industry on Campus (IOC), Telent Enhancement Programme, and more.4. Carry out reskilling, upskilling, and crosskilling programmes, such as the ones offered under the PENJANA-KPT-CAP programme. This is to ensure that students are guaranteed jobs after completing the training.5. Emphasise the application of skills to enable students to practice their skills through practical workshops and laboratory sessions, as well as through developing innovative year-end projects in the form of solution providers.

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6. Provide study programmes that are responsive to industry needs, through review and alignment of said programmes from time to time, so that students are properly equipped to enter the workforce.7. Provide added value to students through the Finishing School programme that completes their certificates / diplomas with professional recognition and accreditation from certified bodies or agencies.8. Expose students to entrepreneurship from as early as semester one, through the Entrepreneurship Incubator at the institutions, with the support of ministries and external agencies.9. Encourage students to venture into gig economy and become successful freelancers to adapt to the new normal of the post-COVID-19 job market.

Besides trying to change the public perception, the government is also facing several other challenges in their efforts to further grow TVET in Malaysia

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Besides wanting to get more sustainable cooperation from industries to further develop TVET, the government also needs better coordination for the various TVET-related providers and ministries.Additionally, financing is also an issue. Sustainable financing is needed for the development and maintenance of institutions, facilities, and equipment, as well as to fund student studies at TVET institutions.The rapid development of technology and how to embrace it is another challenge, especially in terms of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). Elements such as student readiness, lecturers, facilities, allocations, policies, and the industry itself must be considered.Finally, they must figure out how to adapt the implementation of teaching and learning, as well as the application of practical skills, to the environment of new COVID-19 norms.

Corporate and private bodies also play an important role in furthering the growth of TVET

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In April 2008, the Industry Advisory Council (IAC) Jabatan Pendidikan Politeknik dan Kolej Komuniti (JPPKK) was founded. Its purpose is to get industry input and feedback on JPPKK's core strategies, as well as connecting departments with industries for the purpose of cooperation and smart partnerships.IAC JPPKK consists of 17 key industries from various fields such as manufacturing, construction, logistics, retail, services, engineering, entrepreneurship, information technology, and banking.In an effort to strengthen TVET, MOHE is always striving to improve Industry Player involvement, not only in training collaboration between industry and employment, but even in curriculum development, education policies, and employment opportunities.Industry involvement in programmes such as Focus Group Dialogue, National Industry Dialogue, and Employability Advisory Committee can also provide input and feedback between industry-academia. This will help to improve TVET's quality of education, while simultaneously creating highly-sought after graduates.

If you're looking to enroll in a TVET programme, or even if you're a current student, JPPKK wants you to keep a few things in mind

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Firstly, it's important for you to get information on the study and career paths you're interested in, so that you can set clear goals to be achieved.Besides that, you should be equipping yourself with not only skills relevant to your chosen field, but also with other important competencies that will contribute to your future success. This includes communication skills, problem-solving, and fluency in English.Above all, whether you're a potential or current TVET student, it's important for you to be truly interested in and passionate about your chosen field.You should always be willing to learn new things and about new technologies. That way, you'll be able to change fields if necessary, and easily adapt to changes in technology and the job market.

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Now FBI Opens Money-Laundering Investigation On 1MDB: Here Are The Facts So Far

IGP: Don’t trust media reports on FBI’s alleged probe on 1MDB and Najib

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"We would like to advise all those seeking information to direct all enquiries to the FBI office in Washington and not rely on media news," he said in a statement today.According to Khalid, the Malaysian police have not been informed of any probe by the bureau."Nor have they tendered any official request for assistance in regards to said issue," he added.

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20 SEPT: Shortly after police officers from Bukit Aman arrested former UMNO leader Khairuddin Abu Hassan, WSJ reports that the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has initiated an investigation into allegations of money-laundering linked to the debt-ridden 1MDB

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Citing an unnamed person familiar with the matter, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) said the FBI's probe is the latest in a series of international investigations centred on the 1MDB scandal. It, however, said that the scope of the investigation wasn't known.

Although contrary to the claims made by Khairuddin's lawyer Matthias Chang that the former UMNO leader was scheduled to travel to New York to meet with an FBI agent to urge the U.S. authorities to investigate PM Najib's involvement in the 1MDB, a spokeswoman for the FBI's New York office told WSJ that no agent in the office had arranged to speak with Khairuddin or had any previous contact with him.

1MDB was set up by Najib to invest in Malaysia's economy

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The international investigations center on entities related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd., which was set up by Prime Minister Najib Razak in 2009 to help drive the economy. The fund is having difficulty repaying more than $11 billion of debt and is at the center of investigations that are destabilizing the government.A Malaysian government probe found that nearly $700 million moved through banks, agencies and companies linked to 1MDB before being deposited into Mr. Najib’s alleged private bank accounts ahead of a close election in 2013, the Journal reported in July.The source of the money is unclear, and the government investigation hasn’t detailed what happened to the funds that allegedly went into Mr. Najib’s personal accounts. Malaysia’s anticorruption body in August said the funds were a donation from the Middle East. The donor wasn’t specified.Mr. Najib has denied wrongdoing and denied taking money for personal gain.

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We know the Switzerland's Office of Attorney-General has opened a criminal proceedings against two unidentified executives of 1MDB and has also frozen tens of millions of dollars in Swiss banks.
After which, on 15 September, Switzerland’s Federal Prosecutor said his Malaysian counterpart, Apandi Ali, has agreed to arrange for Swiss investigators to interview witnesses in their investigation.

Swiss Attorney-General Michael Lauber met Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali.
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In a statement, Switzerland’s Office of Attorney-General said that its chief, Michael Lauber, today met with his Malaysian counterpart, Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali, to discuss “mutual cooperation” in the 1MDB case.The statement said the Swiss regarded Malaysian cooperation as crucial to their ongoing inquiry. The Swiss did not identify witnesses whose testimony they formally requested Malaysian authorities to arrange.

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Meanwhile, commenting on the series of ongoing investigations by foreign countries into alleged money-laundering activities linked to 1MDB, the longest-serving PM of Malaysia, Dr Mahathir, said it could lead to PM Najib being arrested abroad if any wrongdoing is proven

Speaking at a meeting with an NGO named Kumpulan Melayu Berani Bersatu on Friday, Dr Mahathir said that there was a “possibility” that such a scenario could happen."Those countries ― Switzerland, Britain, America ― if they find Najib doing any money laundering (activities) they can ask Interpol to arrest him if he goes overseas. So he (Najib) has to remain here, like how he withdrew the passports of some people and barred them from going overseas," the said in a video uploaded on the blog "Din Turtle"

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Police Say Security Guard Who Was Beaten By His Supervisor Had Allegedly Molested A Woman

A security guard who was beaten by his supervisor has now been arrested for alleged sexual assault, according to Criminal Investigation Department (CID) chief ACP Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abdul Hamid

The guard, who is a Nepalese national and was named by the Embassy of Nepal in Malaysia previously, allegedly molested a 40-year-old Indonesian woman inside a lift of a mall prior to being beaten by his supervisor on 7 July, a video of which went viral on 30 July, prompting a public outcry.During the alleged molestation incident, the security guard had "allegedly slapped the victim's buttocks when she was waiting for the lift", Malaysiakini quoted Nik Ros as saying, adding that the guard then "followed her into the lift, groped her private parts, and touched her neck"."The victim reacted by kicking him," he told the news portal in a statement on Thursday, 6 August.The 26-year-old was arrested after he went to give a statement at the Wangsa Maju police station at 5.30pm on Wednesday, 5 August. He was taken in by the Kuala Lumpur police D11 branch that specialises in investigating sexual, domestic, and child abuse cases. The branch is under the CID.

A file photo of ACP Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abdul Hamid.
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What happened?

The incident where the guard was beaten by his supervisor happened at a parking lot of a condominium in Wangsa Maju on 7 July. However, it came to light only after the video went viral on 30 July.In the video, the supervisor was seen physically assaulting the guard. He uses the baton to repeatedly hit the unresisting guard's back, arm, and legs. He is also seen punching the guard in the face.Throughout the video, the guard does not retaliate while the supervisor continues his beating.As he beats the guard, the supervisor is heard hollering in Bahasa Melayu: "What's your problem? Are you flaking off? You are here to work, why are you creating trouble. I am good to you, and yet you … (indistinct) Who do you think you are? Are you here to work or make trouble?"Meanwhile, the person recording the video is heard speaking in Hindi, telling him that "it's enough".The video's virality prompted the Embassy of Nepal to lodge a police report last Friday, 31 July.Initially, there were conflicting claims about the supervisor's nationality with Wangsa Maju police chief Superintendent Rajab Ahad Ismail saying he is a Pakistani national and another former security guard saying he is a Malaysian Indian, the man was later revealed to be a Nepali national.Following which, the 34-year-old supervisor was arrested on 3 August with help from the Embassy and was remanded on 4 August for further investigation under Section 324 of the Penal Code.

What about the alleged sexual assault case?

It turns out that after the alleged incident, the 40-year-old Indonesian woman confronted the guard and he apologised, following which she was said to have forgiven him, according to a report in Malaysiakini.While she did not lodge a police report over the incident, the supervisor, when he learnt about it, decided to take action by beating the guard without the knowledge of the woman, Nik Ros said.It is unclear when the alleged incident happened, but a report in Malaysiakini said it took place in July, while another report in FMT said the incident "had happened many months ago".

What followed after the beating incident becomes a bit murky

According to initial police statements, authorities weren't aware of who the security guard was and they were urging him to come forward to help facilitate police investigation into his beating case.Then on 5 August, when he walked into the Wangsa Maju district police headquarters with his lawyer Sumitha Shaanthinni Kishna to give a statement about his case, the guard was detained by the CID's branch specialising in investigating sexual, domestic, and child abuse cases.His lawyer Sumitha told Malaysiakini that he denies the sexual assault allegation."Yes, there was an allegation which we only came to know [on Wednesday] when IPK KL detained him after IPD Wangsa Maju took his statement. My client has denied the allegation. He is under remand and we will wait for the police to complete their investigation," she was quoted as saying yesterday.What's not clear is when the report about the alleged sexual assault incident was lodged — before the guard was beaten by his supervisor on 7 July or after the video of the beating went viral on 30 July.However, according to FMT, the lawyer said that the police told her that while the alleged sexual assault incident had happened many months ago, the woman only filed her report earlier this week.

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For now, the guard is being held at the Jinjang lock-up in KL

He is being investigated under Section 354 of the Penal Code for assault or use of criminal force to a person with the intent to outrage modesty, ACP Nik Ros said.Under Section 354, a person, if convicted, can be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years or with fine or with whipping or with any two of such punishments.In the meantime, CID is checking to determine if he has valid documents. According to the Embassy, however, both the guard and the supervisor are undocumented Nepali nationals.

The TL;DR?

Both the guard and his supervisor seen in the viral video are allegedly undocumented. They have both been arrested, the supervisor for beating the guard, while the later for an alleged sexual assault case.

These Malaysian organisations aim to help survivors of rape and sexual assault:

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[VIDEO] CCTV Catches Postman Shooting An Elastic Band At A Dog In Johor

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UPDATE: Pos Malaysia has identified the postman and will suspend him according to the outcome of the investigation

In a press release, Pos Malaysia said they truly regret the action taken by their postman and are still probing the matter."Pos Malaysia will not tolerate such misconduct from any of our employees and will not hesitate to take stern action, which includes termination of service," a spokesperson said.

A Pos Malaysia postman has been caught on video allegedly shooting an elastic band at a dog and injuring it in one eye

The 21-second closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage has gone viral on Facebook, showing the postman waiting outside a house compound while watching a dog bark at him from inside the gate.The video then shows the man stretching and shooting what appears to be an elastic rubber band towards the dog. The dog is suddenly seen flinching and running away.The timestamp on the viral video shows the incident occurred on Monday, 22 February, around 1.30pm.

Image via Malaysia Homeless Dog Movement (Facebook)

Image via Malaysia Homeless Dog Movement (Facebook)

According to a local animal rights group, the dog's owner will be making a police report regarding the incident

Malaysia Independent Animal Rescue shared in a Facebook post that the dog owner from Kluang, Johor, has been in contact with their founder.The group states that the dog was injured in its left eye, and according to a photo shared in the post, the owner found the rubber band used to shoot his dog in his house compound.The animal rescue organisation said they have also advised the dog owner to contact Lawyers for Animal Rights to pursue legal action against the postman.

Image via Malaysia Independent Animal Rescue (Facebook)

Image via Malaysia Independent Animal Rescue (Facebook)

Pos Malaysia said they will be investigating the case

A Pos Malaysia spokesperson told Free Malaysia Today that they will take action against the postman if found guilty.Lawyers for Animals Rights also released a statement condemning the act and urged Pos Malaysia to lodge a police report against their staff and not to remain complicit with the incident.Watch the video here.


'Real Men' Are Dangling Their Balls Over Scenic Views Because They Can

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Every once in a while - a new photo-taking trend comes along that causes us to scratch our heads. Several years ago, it was planking.

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Now, there's a new trend that many people are going nuts (literally) for. It's called Nutscaping - a photo-taking trend involving taking a guy's testicle hovering over a majestic and scenic scenery.

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Started in New Zealand in 2007, the Nutscapes website describes the trend as 'real selfies for men'. Clancy Philbrick, the founder said the website came from an enlightening trip of sorts to New Zealand.

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“I was on a solo backpacking trip in the New Zealand,” he told BuzzFeed Life. “While on top of a mountain looking out at this amazing concave glacier in the distance, I felt a great gratitude for my surroundings and a primal urge to connect on a deeper level with Mother Nature. Next thing I knew I was taking a picture of my balls dipping into the negative space above a glacier.”

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He even has a rather detailed explanation at how the trend can cause social impact and how it has 'great artistic depth'

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"I believe Nutscapes has great artistic depth because it touches upon both a low-brow vulgarity and a high-brow concept," Philbrick told Mashable in an email. "Simply, testes are f*cking funny. Always have been; always will be. They add humor to a subject matter, landscape photography, that is typically a little dry."

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While many would take this as a joke, Clancy seems pretty adamant that it would bring real social impact

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Some even had to brave chilly temperatures...
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“The positioning of testes looming over these landscapes proposes a lot of interesting questions in regards to mankind versus nature, stewardship, environmental responsibility, future progeny and masculine vulnerability,” he said.

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Likening these shots as selfies, he originally started with photos of his family jewels, he has started accepting submissions from other people

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Perfect symmetry.
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"The testes create a unique shift in the traditional regard for landscape photography, in which the subject is typically in the middle ground, while also clearly placing the photographer, a component that is almost always out of the frame, squarely within the photograph. It’s like a new selfie of sorts," Philbrick mused.

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So, how does one nutscape? Glad you asked because there's a handy guide on how it’s done.

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You know it's gonna be serious when there are "diagrams to come."

The nutscape Instagram acccount has been suspended.
But if you're really THAT curious, check out their Twitter page and website. Proceed with caution though, don't say we didn't warn you!

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Gotta admit, the stray pubes are pretty vomit inducing.

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This word we live in isn't short of weird stuff. For starters, how about a sport that involves playing with a dead goat carcass?

                If You've Taken Part In Any Of These 10 Sports, The World Will Think You're Weird

And you thought curling was weird...

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KLIA2 Security Guard Told Chinese Tourists To "Balik China" Because They Couldn't Speak BM

A security guard at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) was heard telling Chinese tourists to "go back to China" yesterday, 5 September, because they could not speak Bahasa Malaysia (BM)

Amy wrote in a comment that the men in the photo were security guards in the airport.
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The incident was witnessed by Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) councillor Amy Tnay at the immigration counter in KLIA2. Amy recounted her experience in a Facebook post yesterday.

The Chinese tourists were asking for directions to the KLIA2 Flight Transfer facility using Mandarin

According to Amy, the final destination of the tourists was Penang.However, one of the two security guards in Amy's photo demanded the tourists to speak in BM instead."I don't understand Mandarin, speak BM. If you're not good at speaking BM, go back to China!" the guard was quoted as saying by Amy.Angered by the incident, Amy said she then stepped in to help the tourists.

Following the incident, Amy wrote that she has lodged a complaint to the Tourism Minister and the Director of Immigration

Amy is also chairman of the Central Women Section in Sarawak United Peoples' Party (SUPP).
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Sin Chew Daily reported Amy as saying that airport guards and officials determine tourists' first impression of Malaysia. She added that efforts of the government to expand the country's tourism will "go to waste" without the cooperation of airport employees.

Malaysia Airports have responded to the incident after conducting an investigation on ground and through the CCTV system

The company confirmed that the incident happened at the immigration counter of KLIA2."We will alert our friends at the immigration office as we do not condone such actions by any of our airport community staff. The airport treats all passengers professionally with care and respect," the company explained in a statement.

You can read Amy's post in full here:

In similar news, the appointment of Tommy Thomas as Attorney-General was objected in June because he does not speak fluent BM:

                Mapim: Tommy Thomas Should Not Be A-G As He Is Not Fluent In BM

The Mapim president also pointed out that there were many qualified Malay and Muslim lawyers to be considered for A-G.

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This Kopitiam In Kelantan Serves Breakfast To Hardworking Monkeys

Warung Kopitiam Beruk in Kampung Melor Lama, Kelantan, gives 'monkey business' a new definition

Bernama reported that the quaint coffee shop is a favourite joint for local monkey handlers and their furry companions.

They gather every morning around 7am to fuel up, chit-chat, and conduct monkey trade before they head off to work to harvest coconuts.

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The kopitiam is owned by 40-year-old Rohaida Ibrahim who started the business about 10 years ago in 2008

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Her husband Mohd Saiful Mohd Sori, 45, is a monkey handler as well, and has been training monkeys to pick coconuts for more than 20 years.

			It's fun to watch the monkeys eat, but it is even more enjoyable to watch them being doted on by their handlers who hand-feed them kuih like Cik Mek and doughnuts and drinks like milk or Milo.
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Monkey owners treat the kopitiam as a lepak place for their pets to mingle and play with other furry friends

One patron who frequents the food joint is Mohd Saiful, who owns a 15-year-old monkey named Dolah.

He told Bernama, "Usually the monkeys eat what I eat. If the master eats rice, it eats rice too. If I drink Milo, it too, drinks Milo."

Dolah hangs out with the kopitiam's other furry friends, such as Mamat, Din, and a female monkey named Saripah.

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The kopitiam regularly hosts coconut-plucking competitions as well, which has attracted a lot of interest, including from foreign tourists

Zaidi Zakaria, a regular at the kopitiam, says that the monkeys are given simple commands like "Ish ambil" or "Eh atas" to pluck a young coconut, while "Yak" means "no".

Yassin Awang Puteh, 72, from Kampung Merbau, said that he has had Mat Soyok, aka 'Koyak', for five years and the monkey is a good worker.

Koyak is able to pluck 200 to 300 coconuts a day when the pair work from 7am to 11am.


Calling All Pet Lovers! Here Are 5 Pet-Friendly Events Happening At Jaya One This July

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Pet enthusiasts, grab your furry kiddos and head to The Square by Jaya One, as there are 'pawsome' events and workshops taking place every weekend this month

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To celebrate its five-year anniversary, The Square by Jaya One is hosting 'Truly Yours, Truly Pet-Friendly' throughout the month of July — a series of events to thank the community for championing pet-friendly initiatives.From cosy movie days to educational workshops, adoption carnivals, and everything in between, it'll be a paradise for pet lovers of all ages.

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Here's the list of pet events that are taking place throughout this month:

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1. Adoption Carnival by Pads & Paws KL, SCAS & LingycatadoptionsDate: 8 & 9 July 2023 (Sat & Sun)Time: 11am - 6pmVenue: Level G, The Square2. Pet Social Open Day by Puppy SchoolDate: 15 & 16 July 2023 (Sat & Sun)Time: 9am - 4pmVenue: Level G, The Square3. Jump For Paws Pet BazaarDate: 22 & 23 July 2023 (Sat & Sun)Time: 10pm - 7pmVenue: Level G, The Square4. Paws4Safety: Pet Emergency Response Workshop by PetMedicDate: 22 July 2023 (Saturday)Time: 5pm - 7pmVenue: Level 1, Theatre, The Square5. Pet Movie DayDate: 23 July 2023 (Sunday)Time: 2pm - 4pmVenue: Level 1, Theatre, The Square

Pet owners can also get their pets a personalised magazine cover feature of their choice for free by sending in their pet photos taken at The Square

These are some examples:

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You can send in your pet photos here.Jaya One has been a pioneer in championing the fundamentals of social responsibility in collaboration with the animal welfare organisation, Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better (MDDB).With continuous adoption drives and education initiatives, The Square has successfully supported over 1,000 rounds of pet adoption initiatives, working together with more than 100 pet shelters, animal rescue groups, organisations and non-profit communities to help re-home over 2,000 pets over the past 15 years.

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So, grab your furry friends and mark your calendars for weekends filled with joy, laughter, and wagging tails!

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Adopt, don't shop. If you're thinking of adopting a new buddy, here are some pet adoption portals you can check out:

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Kes Saman Perlahankan Prestasi iPhone: Apple Tawarkan Diskaun Untuk Penggantian Bateri

Baru-baru ini, syarikat gergasi teknologi dunia, Apple telah berdepan sembilan saman selepas mengaku bahawa sengaja memperlahan peranti lama iPhone

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Memetik laporan Astro Awani, lapan saman difailkan di California, New York, Illinois, dan satu di Israel.Syarikat itu akhirnya memohon maaf dan mengaku bahawa kemas kini sistem operasi atau digelar iOS 11 telah mengehadkan pembekalan kuasa dari bateri kepada peranti. Ini menyebabkan prestasi beberapa model iPhone lama terjejas.Meskipun usaha Apple bertujuan untuk memanjangkan hayat bateri iPhone serta mengelakkan daripada iPhone auto shutdown, keputusan ini nampaknya menerima reaksi yang berbeza daripada para pengguna.

Pengguna iPhone mendakwa syarikat itu menipu mereka dengan memperlahankan peranti lama tanpa amaran bagi mengatasi masalah bateri lemah

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Namun, Apple menegaskan bahawa mereka menggunakan sistem naik taraf perisian untuk menghadkan prestasi iPhone versi lama yang ada masalah bateri.Apple bagaimanapun menjelaskan, kemas kini itu perlu bagi melindungi bateri model-model iPhone lama.Ini kerana kualiti bateri lithium-ion yang semakin berkurangan, sekaligus menyebabkan iPhone versi lama terpadam dengan sendirinya.

Ramai juga mendakwa tindakan Apple sengaja dibuat menjelang pelancaran model iPhone baru, yang mungkin memaksa pelanggan membeli model baru yang dilancarkan

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Ada juga sebelum ini yang menuduh Apple melakukan sedemikian. Langkah itu telah mengundang kritikan pelbagai pihak yang berkata Apple sepatutnya menawarkan pertukaran bateri percuma yang boleh menyelesaikan masalah bukannya mengeluarkan kemas kini sistem operasi yang hanya mengehadkan kuasa bateri dan memperlahankan prestasi peranti iPhone yang lama.Kejadian ini membuatkan lebih ramai pemilik iPhone versi lama mengamuk dan mengugut untuk bertukar kepada pesaing Apple iaitu Samsung.

Oleh sebab itu, Apple mula menawarkan diskaun penggantian batteri untuk peranti lama iPhone selepas disaman

Pada 28 Disember 2017, Apple telah mengeluarkan kenyataan dan memohon maaf kerana telah mengecewakan ramai pengguna dan menjelaskan tentang salah faham yang telah berlaku.Dalam kenyataan berikut, Apple berkata akan mengurangkan kos penggantian bateri kepada pengguna bermula bulan hadapan dan menaik taraf sistem operasi iOS. Mereka juga memaklumkan kepada pengguna sama ada bateri iPhone mereka dalam keadaan baik atau perlu ditukar.Tambah Apple lagi, harga penggantian bateri akan dikurangkan kepada AS$29 (RM117) berbanding AS$79 (RM320) untuk model iPhone dan 6 ke atas bermula bulan depan.“Langkah ini bagi menghargai kesetiaan pengguna dan mendapatkan kembali kepercayaan pengguna yang ragu-ragu terhadap tindakan Apple,” kata syarikat itu.Anda boleh baca surat penuh Apple di SINI.

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Enjoy A Luxurious Staycation At This Award-Winning 5-Star Hotel With Picturesque Interiors

This Spotlight is sponsored by Resorts World Genting.

Want to know what it feels like to stay in a five-star hotel that's won one of the most prestigious travel awards?
Well, you don't need to go far, 'cause Crockfords at Resorts World Genting has exactly what you're looking for.

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Known for their excellent service and one of the most luxurious hotel stays in Malaysia, Crockfords just won the esteemed Forbes Travel Guide award for the fifth year in a row.Not only are they the one and only hotel in Malaysia that received the five-star award, but they are also among the 360 exclusive hotels worldwide chosen by Forbes Travel Guide (FTG). So, if you've been wanting to take a break and get pampered on your vacation, head over to Crockfords at Resorts World Genting. In case you didn't know, the FTG Stars Award is the only independent and global rating system that looks into the hotel's impeccable service, quality of food at restaurants, and treatment at spas, evaluated thoroughly against 900 exacting standards done by FTG's expert inspectors. You'll for sure be getting the most exceptional guest experience and services with their trusted standard. They even inspect the execution of personalised service along with special elements of luxury in the interiors.

Being the epitome of a lux and grande hotel, you'll find that the interiors of Crockfords are inspired by the sleek design of posh London mansions

Tatami Executive Suite
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Crockfords is Malaysia's swankiest hidden gem, nestled among the well-known hospitable entertainment hub, Resorts World Genting. If you enjoy being in the cooling highlands, the elegant and gorgeous hotel boasts breathtaking scenic views of the surrounding rainforest and mountains. The hotel comprises 177 rooms, including Villas, Signature Suites with unique themes, Junior Suites, Superior Rooms, and Premier Rooms. Whether you want to experience Signature-themed Suites or opt for the basic Premier Room, your stay in Crockfords will definitely be a memorable and luxurious experience.

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All of their suites feature in-room private steam baths and beautiful Greek Calacatta marble restroom fixtures that are designed exclusively for Crockfords, to give you the ultimate lavish feeling. That's not all. You'll also be surprised by state-of-the-art technology placed in rooms to ensure convenience and comfort with a touch of a button.

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Want to bring your loved ones to indulge in delectable dishes at Crockfords' restaurant? The luxury hotel is famous for their signature Lobster Nasi Lemak and Deluxe Dim Sum Set.

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They even have an entertainment suite complete with amenities to host private events and karaoke sessions. That sounds like fun! Plus, they also have daily live performances, so you can enjoy dining while being serenaded to some good music. Guests can also head to the FUHU pop-up dining restaurant at Crockfords Club to indulge in contemporary Asian fine dining in a dreamlike Sakura garden setting. And, if you're looking for a peaceful ambience with drinks and soothing music, you can check out Crockfords Club Lounge.

Their lobby is also a must-visit as guests will get to laze on fancy red and black velvet sofas, while marvelling at stunning gold tree fixtures and other aesthetic decors

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Other than being greeted by friendly doormen and butlers as you step into the hotel, you can also take a stroll around the lobby and take hundreds of pictures of their classy and inimitable interior, where you'll find marble furnishings, magnificent sculptures, as well as beautiful art exhibits.

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What truly distinguishes Crockfords from other hotels is definitely the distinctive and impeccable hospitality throughout your stay there. They live up to their promise by carefully giving their guests a tailored experience and are very intuitive to meet the needs and preferences of their guests. Guests of all ages can expect to be well taken care of at the Crockfords. Their butlers are well-trained and readily available around-the-clock to provide a service that goes beyond the expectation of guests.

Want to get treated like royalty at the luxurious Crockfords?
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Ehsan Pindah Dalam Cerita Upin & Ipin Punya Pasal, Anak Sampai Menangis Tengok Drama

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Cerita animasi Upin & Ipin semestinya menjadi kegemaran majoriti budak kecil sekarang

Iyalah, cerita animasi yang santai dan berkisahkan keluarga dan rakan-rakan. Memang relatable buat anak-anak. Lakonan yang comel juga menarik perhatian mereka. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok yang memaparkan seorang budak kecil menangis menonton drama Upin & Ipin telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @badlinaiziyani Sorry, too funny to handle! My anak bujang is so into sad scene for his favorite drama .  p/s: of course, we as parents acknowledge and value our kid’s emotion. This is for fun and chill video only coz it’s so random first time dia nangis tengok favorite drama dia dari umur few months lagi hehehe  #ghufran #anakteruna #fyp #funny #3yearsoldtoddler #upinipin   original sound - badlinaiziyani

Sebak tengok episod Upin Ipin pasal Ehsan pindah rumah

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang wanita merakam gelagat anaknya yang sedang menonton cerita Upin & Ipin di televisyen. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila anaknya itu dilihat sebak dan menangis sehingga mengeluarkan air mata apabila melihat salah satu episod Upin & Ipin yang ditayangkan. Rupa-rupanya, eipsod yang ditayangkan itu memaparkan Ehsan pindah rumah dan berpisah dengan rakan-rakannya.

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"Kesian dia jiwa rabak tu, betul punya menghayati tetapi mama dia punya mengilai aduhai" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 382K tontonan, 57K tanda suka dan 1K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat dua beranak itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Memang sedih pun, tak apa awak nangis je dik :)

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We Asked 6 Malaysian Bar Owners What It Takes To Be Successful. Here's What They Said

Being able to own your own bar sounds pretty cool

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You get to be your own boss, organise great events at your place, and most importantly - you get booze whenever you want it. Guinness recently ran a recruitment drive to find aspiring bar owners to run three pop-up bars for a month. The contest sounds exciting, but it also makes us wonder how is it like to really run a bar.

So we asked a few bar owners to share what they would like those who dream of owning one to know:

1. "Practically every customer is your boss"

"One word: DON'T. Unless you are ready to trade your drinking hobby into modern day slavery. It’s all about getting your hands dirty with a passion to serve. If you think having one a**hole boss is bad enough, imagine a world where practically every customer is your boss. The cool factor of owning a bar is nothing but perception."Kent Chua, Founder of The Beer Factory

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2. "Don't let the wildest of ideas scare you"

"Don't let the wildest of ideas scare you. Just because no one has done it before doesn't mean the concept can't work. You gotta believe in yourself, because if you don't who else will?"Jenny Wong, Co-founder of The Rabbit Hole

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3. "Concentrate on your service"

"Work hard on your aim and never look back. Concentrate on your service as it's the KEY to success in any F&B outlet."Robert Leo, Co-owner of 87 Restaurant & Bar

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4. Just two words...

"Change business!"Mei-Li Tan & Ek Urairat, Owners of The Social

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5. "Monkey see, monkey do"

"Monkey see, monkey do" is the best advice I can give anyone keen to start their own bar. Treat it as a business and not your playground. Your team and guests will treat the place with the similar respect."Tai Yong Phoa, Owner of Nagaba KL

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6. "A little gusty attitude is necessary"

"If we could offer some words of wisdom, they definitely begin with selecting the right location, having a unique selling point to differentiate yourself from competitors, knowing your target audience, and last but not least, total business cost management. There are also many other aspects to which help contribute to a successful restaurateur. However so, sometimes even after all the research is done, a little gusty attitude is necessary to ensure you are able to carve out your very own niche market as opposed to following the norms of the market."Danney Dick Damison, Manager of Bosko Restaurant & Bar

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Guinness will be helping three lucky Malaysians bring their dream Bright Bars to life

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In conjunction with the launch of Guinness Bright, Guinness will be helping these three Malaysians run their own bars. We're confident that the chosen contestants will be ready to run their Guinness Bright Bars with these tips from experienced bar owners and the help they'll be getting from Guinness. The pop-up bars will be opened on 27-29 July, 3-5 August, 10-12 August, and 17-19 August at the following locations:MONO @ The Square, Jaya One, Petaling JayaOpened by Miranda Yeoh, MONO will be an open-concept bar with a warehouse-like interior. HA!HA!HA! @ Lava Bistro, Johor BahruThis pop-up bar will be run by Eduardo, who dreams of having a bar that people can enjoy and leave feeling happier.Bunker Camp 57 @ Automall, PenangThash dreams of opening a bar that combines military and patriotism, where everyone will feel a sense of belonging there.Do drop by and show your support to the winners. If you haven't tried the new Guinness Bright, there'll also be free bottles of Guinness Bright* up for grabs!*While stocks last. Only for non-Muslims aged 18 and above.

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CCTV Footage Leads To Arrest Of Married Couple For Attempted Theft At Terengganu Mosque

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Yesterday, 14 June, a married couple was arrested for attempting to steal money twice from a donation box in Masjid Kuala Abang, Terengganu

According to Utusan Malaysia, the couple first attempted their crime on 6 June, then again on 8 June, failing both times.A closed-circuit television (CCTV) caught the young couple in the act and the video of incident has since gone viral on social media.In the two-minute video captured on 6 June, the duo can be seen trying to break open the donation box.The video shows the man motioning for his wife to keep watch outside, as he continues to crack open the box, but his attempts are unfruitful.

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The video assisted the Dungun district police to identity and detain the 26-year-old man and his 23-year-old wife

Dungun district police chief Supt Baharudin Abdullah told Kosmo! their analysis of the footage revealed that the couple first tried to break open the donation box at 10.14am on 6 June, and again at 2.00am on 8 June."The woman's urine test was clean, but her husband tested positive for methamphetamine," he added.The case is being probed under Section 311 and 588 of the Penal Code.

Dungun district police chief Supt Baharudin Abdullah.
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In April, CCTV footage caught a man pasting QR codes for his personal bank account on mosque donation boxes:

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“Suka Dalam Diam” - Kisah Cinta Dua Merpati Ini Jadi Realiti & Kini Menanti Cahaya Mata

Anda pernah tak rasa bagaimana perasaan diminati seseorang dalam diam?

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Pelbagai tanda akan ditunjukkan oleh seseorang jika mereka ada menaruh perasaan dan harapan terhadap seseorang. Contohnya, mula menegur dengan cara berbual tentang sesuatu yang ditanyakan secara bersahaja dan sebagainya. Malah, selepas teguran dan berbual, mereka juga akan mula mengajak keluar bertujuan mengenali seseorang itu dengan lebih dekat mendalam.Memang macam-macam caralah untuk mengenali seseorang lebih-lebih lagi jika anda menaruh harapan dan perasaan kepadanya.

Namun begitu, percubaan untuk mengenali seseorang pastilah untuk diakhiri dengan perhubungan yang sah bukan? :)

Sebagai contoh, boleh lihat kisah cinta dua individu ini yang merupakan rakan sekerja pada mulanya dan kini sudah bahagia menyemai cinta

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Mereka memulakan kisah percintaan pada 30,000 kaki paras laut. Ini kerana pasangan ini merupakan krew kabin yang bekerja di bawah syarikat penerbangan AirAsia. Mula-mula bertugas pada syif yang sama, lama kelamaan cinta mula berputik.Paling comel, mereka berdua kini sedang menunggu kelahiran cahaya mata sulung. Tak sabarnya!

Memang manis betul kisah percintaan pasangan krew kabin @deeharrisa dan @thenameshakeem ini!

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On the 16th of October 2017, we did our first flight together. Sign on at 5am so i woke up at 2am, got ready and off to work. Sampai office i sign on kat pc and tapau food for flight. I was so sleepy and a bit cranky sebab tak dapat minum coffee lagi. The only thing that made me in an okay mood is that i tahu i akan fly dengan batchmate i during training and also i am close with the leading. I check the crew briefing report tengok nama Abdul Hakeem, hmm tak kenal. His ID stated that he’s my junior. So okay la wtv. So after tapau i went to the briefing table waiting for my set crew. I was the first to arrive, macam biasa. I stand there writing on my flight notes then batchmate i datang, along with Hakeem. They flew together the day before so both of them dah ngam. Konon dah plan nak kerja sekali kat aft galley la tu. Little did we know, leading letak Hakeem kerja dengan i dekat aft galley. The whole time kat briefing table tu macam biasa. All 3 of us making stupid morning jokes trying to stay awake. Masing masing mengantuk.

Hakeem mula bergurau senda ketika bertugas. Malah, dia banyak membantu melakukan kerja-kerja walaupun tidak disuruh.

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After briefing, we proceeded to the aircraft. Hakeem buat stupid jokes along the way and batchmate i si F ni cakap “weh elok sikit perangai Dee ni garang ni” and terus Hakeem behave lol haa tau pun. I bila buat flight awal pagi ni i perlukan ketenangan ye.Sampai aircraft Hakeem dah mula senyap. We did our security checks etc then I noticed he’s being so helpful, tak payah minta tolong dia dah buat dulu. That’s when i dapat agak dia ni ex crew. Jarang dapat junior kerja tiptop haha.Done with everything on ground so we’re all ready for take off. We were flying to Cochin, India. 4 jam pergi 4 jam balik. Dengar pun penat kan? Itulah kehidupan cabin crew. Kalau dapat set crew yang ngam then ok la flight tu kalau dapat set crew yang sendu, redha jela.

Perbualan mereka bermula dan mereka juga menyedari bahawa mereka sebenarnya mempunyai banyak persamaan

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After service, we sat down and eat. That’s when the Q&A started. I get to know about him & vice versa. Apparently he and i both are very much alike. In terms of our past & few other things. So the conversation became more interesting. Masa ni la hakeem mula suka i (i tak tahu).I perasan la sikit dia macam sengih serupa budak 5 tahun nampak choc bila i pandang muka dia, bercakap dengan dia. And semua kerja i kalau boleh dia nak buat. Amboi rajin sangat sampai nak over right aku ke apani kan. Rupanya dah suka kita. I was still oblivious la, lembab kan?

"Hakeem dah suka you la, Dee. Tadi dia bagitahu I..."

During our flight coming back to KL, pax load tak heavy sangat so we get to relax a bit. I lepak kat forward galley with F and leading. F cakap “Hakeem dah suka u la Dee, tadi dia bagitahu i” And i gelak cakap yela kau, whatever. Dah la oblivious, denial pula tu. Adui Dee.. So dah habis flight, we walked to immigration and customs and i perasan Hakeem macam sedih. F cakap kat dia “Ala ajak la Dee selfie buat kenangan. Bila rindu boleh tengok. Aku pun simpan lagi ni haa gambar dengan dia” hahaha boleh tahan ngok F ni sebenarnya.Then Hakeem ajak i naik atas teman dia smoke (now tak smoke dah) and i said ok. After that we took a selfie and followed each other’s Instagram. Taraa, our first pic together. Excuse the muka barai. Baru buat 8 hours flight kau rasa?

Gambar buat pertama kali.
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I baru sampai kereta Hakeem DMed me in ig. He said he forgot to give me balance duit i makanan yang i beli dalam flight tadi. He asked for my bank acc number. First thing yang dia dapat bukan phone number tapi bank acc sampai sekarang we still laugh about it. Then bermula la episode indirect ig stories towards each other. Yang tu lagi satu cerita pula. So kalau nak kena buat another thread la k. You guys just asked for a thread on how we met kan hihi. So here you go! Our love journey lagi complicated, lagi panjang cerita. Oh and this was our set crew on that day. Mr F, my batchmate and our cute leading. They were the matchmakers la basically lol. Ok done!

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Pasangan Dee dan Hakeem telah melangsungkan perkahwinan mereka pada 22 Februari 2019

Married. pic.twitter.com/olz0aYsuy4— deann harrisa (@deeharrisa) February 22, 2019

New family  pic.twitter.com/pAYnOPhUoZ— deann harrisa (@deeharrisa) February 23, 2019

Dan, pada 25 Mei yang lalu, Dee telah mengumumkan secara rasmi bahawa dia sudah mengandung. Comelnya!

Assalamualaikum semua. I guess its time to make the official announcement. WE’RE PREGNANT!  pic.twitter.com/gKKO0W6QGv— deann harrisa (@deeharrisa) May 25, 2019

Hey there lil bub  pic.twitter.com/AT18xpBkXb— deann harrisa (@deeharrisa) May 27, 2019

8 months being married to the second most stubborn person I’ve known. Im the first obvLet’s all pray that our princess wont be as stubborn as her parents. Less than 3 months till i pop!#prayforDH #26weeks #husbandandwife #futureparents pic.twitter.com/ncXMvt5BC5— deann harrisa (@deeharrisa) October 22, 2019

Semoga percintaan dan perkahwinan mereka kekal sehingga ke akhir hayat. Amin...

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[VIDEO] Monyet Ceroboh Bilik, Perempuan Ini Tenang Beri Kurma Buat Ramai Terhibur

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Sering kali kita nampak monyet cuba masuk atau menceroboh bilik pelajar-pelajar di kolej

Kebanyakan mereka terkejut dan takut dengan kehadiran haiwan liar tersebut. Ada yang mencuri makanan, ada juga yang saja datang mengganggu.Namun, lain pula dengan video yang tular baru-baru ini di TikTok, berkenaan seorang pelajar perempuan yang tenang bersembang dengan seekor monyet. Malah, dia turut memberi kurma kepada haiwan itu.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @njwo00 Hanya di UM #universitimalaya #monyetum  original sound - Girlfrend yuta tipu2 - Girlfrend yuta (real)

Tak takut berdepan dengan monyet, sempat pula beri kurma

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @njwo00 di TikTok, kelihatan seorang pelajar perempuan yang menetap di sebuah kolej kediaman sedang berborak dengan seekor monyet yang menceroboh biliknya.Apa yang mencuit hati netizen adalah apabila dia sempat memberi kurma kepada haiwan itu.Di akhir video, dia sempat mengatakan bahawa dia tidak gemar makan kurma, tetapi ibunya memberikan kurma tersebut kepadanya.

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Image via @njwo00 (TikTok)

“Sejuk hati mama tengok awak kongsi kurma dengan dia” - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 867.1K tontonan, 85.8K tanda suka dan 1.8K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan gelagat pelajar perempuan itu. Malah, ramai juga terpegun dengan ketenangan pelajar itu berhadapan dengan monyet.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Tak salah nak berkongsi, lebih-lebih lagi pada bulan puasa ni :D

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Apple Introduces New 16GB iPod Touch at $229

Apple quietly kills iPod touch 4, intros camera-less $229 fifth-gen model

The iPod touch 4 (left) has been discontinued, and a new 16GB $229 version with no rear camera has taken its place.
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In detail: Apple's new camera-less 16GB iPod Touch with Retina Display

Apple today made a quiet update to its iPod touch lineup, launching a new 16 GB fifth-generation model without a rear camera for $229.

        macrumors.com

The cheaper iPod touch features lower storage, no camera and no loop attachment.
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The new iPod touch features the same 4-inch Retina Display as the previous model and the iPhone 5S, but drops storage and the rear facing camera to cut the price by $70.

        gottabemobile.com

By all appearances the new iPod touch looks like a 5th generation iPod touch, but it is only available in silver and black and in place of a camera there is a black cover, which is very un-Apple in looks.

        gottabemobile.com

The 6.1mm thick player will come in black and silver, and will likely ship within 24 hours. There's no word yet on an operating system but seeing as how iOS 7 isn't expected to be announced until June, it will probably ship with iOS 6 with the consolation of an upgrade when available.

        streetwise.co

The new iPod touch comes just a day After Tim Cook spoke about Apple’s reasoning for offering multiple iPod models to fit varying use cases and price points. In this case it appears that Apple is reaching out to price conscious consumers who want a cheap iPod touch for their kids or themselves.

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The new iPod touch 16GB features a small black oval on the back where the camera is on more expensive models

The new iPod touch 16GB features a small black oval on the back where the camera is on more expensive models.
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'I Want To Touch A Dog' Event Organiser Gets Overwhelming Support From Moderate Muslims

Syed Azmi Alhabshi, the kindhearted Muslim who organised 19 October's I Want To Touch A Dog event for the eager Muslims to fight their fears of dogs, has become the target of online hatred, accusations of apostasy and vilification by fellow Muslims

Syed Azmi Alhabshi (in orange t-shirt) touches a dog for the first time at the 'I wanna touch
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"The event on Sunday in Bandar Utama proved to be popular with about 1,000 people participating and learning compassion for dogs as well as Islam’s views on canines. But Syed Azmi came under fire from other Muslims who were furious over his audacity at holding the event."

        themalaysianinsider.com

However, many Malays – clerics and ordinary citizens alike – took offence at photos of Muslims petting and holding the dogs and circulated his mobile number online, while on WhatsApp, messages claiming he is a Christian in disguise have spread like wildfire.

        themalaysianinsider.com

Ustaz Mohd Kazim Elias, one of the several condemning the event, accused it of being a subtle attempt to introduce "liberal" and "pluralistic" ideas among Muslims. He even went ahead and said that it would give way to campaigns on touching and eating pigs.

Ustaz Mohd Kazim Elias, who condemned the ‘I want to touch a dog’ event, has seen his Facebook page filled with numerous hate messages for the organiser
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But at last, author Anas Zubedy and social activist Marina Mahathir has come out in defence of Azmi, voicing their concern about how those who are accusing him are actually shaming Islam and are the antithesis of the teachings of the religion

Syed Azmi Alhabshi (right) organised a ‘touch a dog’ event on Sunday
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Anas, who knows Syed Azmi personally, implored Malaysian Muslims and clerics to stop attacking Azmi for organising the event, claiming that he had not contravened the religion

Anas Zubedy
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“I Want to Touch a Dog” organiser Syed Azmi Alhabshi is one of the better Muslims around and would be the first to volunteer to help the poor and needy, said unity advocate and author Anas Zubedy.

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"A lot of people are drawing conclusions. Maybe they are picking up from their own fears and confusion. But this guy (Syed Azmi) is not at fault. He helped us with the 'Say Something Nice' campaign. He would be the first to help the poor," Anas told The Star on Tuesday.

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He said Syed Azmi had regularly organised his #tamakpahala project, where people can give away clothing, food and unused items to the poor for free. “I’m not trying to go against the religious authorities, but I hope they can see that Syed Azmi had good intentions."

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“It is hard-hearted to accuse him of wanting to challenge the clerics and insulting Islam,” said Anas, adding that people had also hurled hateful words against Syed Azmi instead of trying to understand where he was coming from.

        asiaone.com

However, the advocate for unity also defended the Islamic religious authorities and disagreed with the manner in which some people chose to hurl insults at the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) for its stand on the issue, The Star reported

“How we Muslims treat each other, especially how our opinion leaders handle disagreements with others, will play a bigger role in ensuring respect for Islam or otherwise,” he added.

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Meanwhile, Marina Mahathir said that she is "sad that a faith that should be associated with good values, is being hijacked by a few who are instead associating it with hate and violence"

Social activist Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir says Islam is being hijacked by those spreading discord and violence when they turn an educational event into something evil
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"I am sad that a faith that should be associated with good values, such as education, kindness, compassion and beauty, is being hijacked by a few who are instead associating it with hate, lies and violence," she said. "He is being vilified by those who refuse to see the good in what he did and are instead inventing bad things which did not happen.”

        themalaysianinsider.com

Sisters in Islam programme manager Suri Kempe, however, took a harsher stand on the matter, saying the threats to Azmi's life and circulating his mobile number on WhatsApp, bordered on criminal intimidation, The Malaysian Insider reported

Sisters in Islam programme manager Suri Kempe
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She urged the police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to look into the abuses against Syed Azmi. "The kind of vitriolic and violent responses to this event by Muslims are abhorrent, shameful and antithetical to Islam," Suri told The Malaysian Insider. "It is ironic that such violent and abusive behaviour is done in the name of 'defending Islam'.

        themalaysianinsider.com

"As Muslims, we need to ask ourselves why such violent exhortations are considered acceptable and yet an altruistic endeavour to illuminate the minds of Malaysians and dispel fear is condemned," said Suri.

        themalaysianinsider.com

Suri said that the accusations hurled at Syed Azmi that he was allegedly a "kafir" not only prejudiced the maintenance of harmony and unity as enshrined in the law but also went against the Quranic injunction to avoid "takfir", or accusing someone of being kafir. "It is also ironic that Muslims don't see the circulation of unverified information about Syed Azmi as fitnah – that he is attempting to spread a new religion – especially when such accusations could lead to endangering his life," she added.

        themalaysianinsider.com


4-Year-Old Boy In Kajang Dies After His Mum's Boyfriend Allegedly Beat Him Unconscious

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A four-year-old boy died after his mother's boyfriend allegedly beat him unconscious at the Simfoni Apartments in Eco Majestic, Semenyih

The boy is believed to have died of physical abuse at the hands of his mother's boyfriend.The mother, aged 31, had brought the unconscious boy to the Kajang Hospital's emergency department at 1.20pm on Thursday, 18 February. He was, however, pronounced dead upon arrival.

Doctors found marks on several parts of his body including his genitals

According to Kajang district police chief ACP Mohd Zaid Hassan, they were alerted to the case by medical staff at the Kajang Hospital Emergency Department on Thursday, reported The Star."Doctors pronounced him dead and further checks revealed the victim had injuries to his private parts and bruises to several parts of his body," he was reported as saying yesterday, 19 February.ACP Mohd Zaid said that initial investigations found the victim was believed to have been beaten unconscious by his mother's boyfriend before he was rushed to the hospital.

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Police have since arrested both the mother and her boyfriend

The man, aged 28, is a tow truck driver.Both of them have been remanded for six days from Friday."We have classified the case as murder," he said, urging anyone with information to the incident to contact the nearest police station or contact the Investigating Officer, ASP Mohd Faizal Amir at 011-33319871.

If you or anyone you know may be at risk of domestic violence, please call these Malaysian hotlines:

1. WOMEN’S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)24-hourContact: +603-79563488SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN’S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Weekdays (9.30am - 4.30pm)Contact: +603-78770224WhatsApp: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter3. WOMEN’S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)Weekdays (9am - 5pm)Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4390698Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter4. TALIAN KASIH24-hourContact: 15999WhatsApp: +6019-2615999Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook5. TELENISA LEGAL AID CLINICWeekdays (8am - 10pm)Contact: +6011-23701006WhatsApp: +6011-23701006Email: [email protected]Facebook | Twitter6. BUDDY BEAR CHILDLINEDaily (12pm - 12am)Contact: 1800-18-2327Email: [email protected]Facebook | Instagram


"Bakat Terpendam" - Lelaki Buat Latihan Berenang Sendiri Ini Curi Tumpuan & Komen Netizen

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Tidak dinafikan pandemik yang berlaku sedikit sebanyak mengubah kehidupan seharian kita

Sebagai contoh, pelajar yang mengikuti kelas berenang tidak boleh menghadiri kelas tersebut kerana Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) yang dikenakan di seluruh negara. Aktiviti tersebut juga agak sukar dijalankan secara dalam talian. Tular video di TikTok baru-baru ini apabila seorang pelajar lelaki belajar berlatih berenang sendiri di biliknya telah mencuri tumpuan netizen. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @darkizzx ini semua salah PKP  original sound -

Tunjukkan bakat terpendam dengan berlatih sendiri di dalam bilik

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang pelajar lelaki sedang berada di dalam bas yang videonya berkapsyenkan "seorang kawan saya telah berlatih untuk Olympic 2020 tetapi telah direject last minute".Apa yang lebih menghiburkan adalah apabila video menunjukkan cara dan aksi lelaki itu berlatih di dalam bilik. Lebih melucukan lagi, lelaki itu dilihat memakai pakaian renang lengkap dan berlatih berenang atas katil.

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"Kalau dia join, confirm tak tenang lifeguard tepi kolam tu" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat lelaki itu berlatih berenang di dalam bilik. Malah, ramai juga yang menyakatnya dengan komen-komen yang lucu. Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu mendapat 174K tontonan, 27K tanda suka dan 300 komen di TikTok. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Macam-macam lah perangai akibat bosan PKP ni :')

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Isteri Cuak Nampak Lipas Dekat Dapur, Tapi Cara Si Suami Ajar Halau Pula Yang Curi Tumpuan

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Lipas merupakan serangga menggelikan dan sering terlihat di tempat kotor seperti sampah

Walaupun ia berbadan kecil, tetapi kehadirannya mampu membuat sesetengah orang merasa takut dan terus cabut lari bila melihatnya.Tambahan lagi buat kaum wanita, pasti akan meminta pertolongan lelaki untuk menghalau serangga ini. Tapi, bukan perempuan saja, kadang kala lelaki pun ada yang takut padanya.Namun, lain pula dengan video yang tular di TikTok baru-baru ini apabila seorang suami yang cuba mengajar isterinya menghalau lipas menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @fadhzilabidin Teknik menghalau lipas dari sis najwa kita. Korang yang takot lipas ada yang macam ni tak?  original sound  - Fadhzil Abidin

Minta tolong suami halaukan tapi macam tiada beza

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan si isteri semasa itu mahu ke dapur untuk membancuh susu anak mereka. Dia kemudian ternampak kelibat seekor lipas di dapurnya. Malah, wanita itu terus menjerit ketakutan apabila melihat lipas tersebut bergerak dan menghampirinya. Dia juga telah meminta pertolongan suaminya untuk menghalau lipas tersebut. Tetapi, lelaki itu kemudian mengajarnya cara untuk menghalau lipas yang bunyinya seakan-akan mahu menghalau kucing.

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"Kes macam ni kritikal, panggil AJK surau dan AJK taman pun boleh lari berjemaah" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat reaksi wanita tersebut yang cuba menghalau serangga terbabit.Malah, ramai yang berkongsi pendapat sama bahawa kes sebegini memang perkara yang sangat menakutkan lebih-lebih lagi jika kedua-duanya takut pada lipas.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 47.2K views, 2,210 likes dan 81 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Alahai, kesian isteri dia nak masuk dapur pun tak lepas-lepas :P


"He's So Chill" — Malaysian Woman Finds Stray Dog Casually Lounging On Top Of Her Car

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It's not uncommon for animals to get up to some strange things that leave humans speechless — both in a humorous and cheeky way

A recent TikTok posted by Malaysian user @olivia.hong of a cute dog lounging around has been going viral on the platform.The most intriguing part of the video, however, was the setting of which the pup was relaxing. In the 12-second feature, Olivia Hong can be seen approaching her car in a parking area, only to discover a fully grown doggo sitting atop the roof of her car.Plastered across the screen was her caption that read, "POV: When you're walking to your car and this is what you see..."

Image via @olivia.hong (TikTok)

Completely unbothered, he even presumptuously turns his head to look at Hong while she takes the clip, not in the slightest bit concerned by her presence.According to Hong he casually got off her car later, offscreen.

Image via @olivia.hong (TikTok)

Garnering major attention online, the TikTok video has since received almost 200,000 views and over 20,000 likes

A plethora of the comments compared the dog's behaviour to that of a mischievous 'oyen' cat."When he was small, he probably had more cat friends than dogs," wrote one user, while another stated that it was possible, judging by his behaviour, that he was raised by cats.One TikTok user joked that all 'oyen'-coloured pets have the same problem.

Image via @olivia.hong (TikTok)

Other users joked around as well, with one user saying that it was probably thinking "What're you looking at?" as Hong took the clip. One more user said it probably felt warm and needed a good place to cool off.

Image via @olivia.hong (TikTok)

One of the funniest comments definitely went to a person who said that Hong should pay the dog. "It looked after your car really well!" the user penned.

Image via @olivia.hong (TikTok)

Watch the full TikTok video below:

  @olivia.hong Things you don’t see on normal days and he casually walk down after that  #malaysiatiktok #dogontheroof #fyp #petsoftiktok  Monkeys Spinning Monkeys - Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey

This Golden Retriever received a Hindu blessing for being a very good boy:

                Fluffy Boy Receives Traditional Hindu Blessing & Touches The Hearts Of Millions

"I don't know what this is but it's nice."

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These students in Sabah took videos of their newest classmate with four legs:

                Precious Doggo Steals Hearts By Wandering Through Lecture Hall In Sabah University

"He couldn't find his class."

Read the full story


Sabah Divemaster Accused Of Sexual Assault Underwater Says He Was Trying To Save The Women

A 29-year-old male diving instructor in Semporna, Sabah, denies that he sexually assaulted two female tourists from China underwater after being accused by the two women last week

The diving instructor, who only wished to be known as James, claims that he was trying to save the women's lives after noticing their oxygen tanks had come loose.According to the professional diver, it was his duty to save the lives of "inexperienced tourists" who were unaware of their situations, reported NST Online.

One of the victims posing with the instructor prior to the incident.
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In a statement released today, 17 April, the instructor said that he had signalled one of the women to stop (diving) and adjust the tank

"While diving, one of the woman's oxygen tank came loose because the clips from buoyancy control device were not fastened tightly."I signalled her to stop (diving) and adjust the tank. She responded 'OK' but she kept on diving," he said, adding that he later noticed that the other woman was also experiencing the same problem as her front clip was not working properly.

According to him, the instructor featured in the video of the alleged incident is someone else

			Being in the industry for the past three years, I have never received any complaints from other divers. They were satisfied with my services.
        James.

Read more about the incident that happened in March here:

                2 Tourists Expose Sabah Diving Instructor For Sexual Assault Under Water

The duo decided to recount the assault after failing to receive the compensation they were promised.

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These Adorable Costumes Let Your Pets Join In On The Spooky Halloween Fun

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Having your friends and their pets over for a Halloween party? Or maybe you just generally want to annoy your pets by dressing them up in peculiar and adorable outfits.

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What is it about dressing up our pets that make it so fun? Whether it's their confused or unamused faces as they don the weirdest costumes we can find, or it's just the urge to annoy them once in a while, it never fails to get us in fits of laughter.

After diving through Shopee, we found some spook-tacular, 'aww'-inducing costumes that you can get for your pets

These costumes are wearable for both cats and dogs. They come in sizes S and M, and prices vary according to the costume.

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First in line is the Cowboy Cat, out to cause meownace and challenge the neighbour's cats to duels at midnight

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Ever wondered what your cats or dogs are up to so loud in the middle of the night? Well, they're obviously challenging other pets in the neighbourhood to duels. Now you know. :P

If you're an Asian parent and prefer your pets to pursue other 'reputable careers', Doctor Meow is here to be the talk of aunties to their children

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Just look at the way it's standing. It knows that it's the hot topic among kepohci aunties to compare their children to. Oh, hold on, I think the hospital's calling it to come in for an emergency. Sorry ah, aunty.

Just as important, Nurse Purr is here to assist Doctor Meow in the emergency room

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With its soft paws and kind eyes, Nurse Purr is sure to sooth you throughout whatever you're going through. If you listen closely, you can hear the pitter-patter of its paws running from room to room to make sure everyone's okay.

Sailor Meow has sailed the seven seas and seen it all, but now it wants to retire and can only sail the bathtub at home

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Throughout its nine lives, Sailor Meow has traversed across the seven seas. It even sailed to the Bermuda Triangle to 'accidentally' discard of the collars its owner bought for him. Now, its sailing days are over, and its only wish is to sail the sea of catnip it spilled in the kitchen.

The seller's description says 'Gangster' but am I the only one who sees Chucky? No? Just me?

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Be careful with this one because it's not like the others. This Chucky Shiba has such a killer costume (pun intended) that I almost feel threatened by its mere presence. Its overalls say 'Good Dogs', but is it really one of them?

To keep Chucky Shiba in line, Officer Paw will be patrolling the neighbourhood and keeping the community safe

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With its stern face, Officer Paw is definitely the one to go to when naughty pets (especially oyens) cause trouble. Don't mess with it if you don't want to see the end of the stick!

Lastly, making a final grand entrance is rock star, David Meowie, with its good looks, chic poses, and a meow that can belt to any songs

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With its cool sunglasses and guitar skills that put all rock stars to shame, David Meowie is here to give you the performance of a lifetime. Its aloof behaviour and mysterious aura has fangirls worldwide chanting for an encore.

Here's where you can get these costumes (pets not included):

PriceCowboy Cat RM15.29Nurse Purr RM15.29Doctor Meow RM15.25Gangster/Chucky Shiba RM17.89Guitarist/David Meowie RM17.89Police/Officer Paw RM15.29 Sailor Meow RM15.29You can get these costumes here.

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