Check Out These 10 Homegrown Stores That Can Deliver Reusable Face Masks

Disclaimer: This list is arranged in no particular order.

Wearing and tossing away disposable masks every day can be incredibly harmful to the earth

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And as long as there is no vaccine, wearing a mask when we leave the house may just need to become a part of our new norm.

To be friendlier on the environment, we've put together a list of homegrown stores that are making and/or selling reusable face masks:

1. Midnight Seamstress

Image via Midnight Seamstress/Facebook

Image via Midnight Seamstress/Facebook

Image via Midnight Seamstress/Facebook

Yee Sien, the designer behind Midnight Seamstress, sells face masks which she sews from scratch. Customers can pick from a range of fabric options and have them made into masks according to their personal taste and style. They come in three sizes: - 3 to 6 years old- Kids above 7 years old- AdultsEach mask comes with a pointed design at the nose bridge and a nose wire slot for a better fit. There is also an opening inside the mask to change its filter easily.They provide customised versions for Muslim friends who wear tudung/hijab by replacing the elastic on the mask with a string. Each mask costs between RM22 and RM34 each. Get one for yourself by dropping her a message on Instagram. Or you can buy them from her online store on Shopee. Facebook | Instagram

2. Surya Bags

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Image via Surya Bags/Facebook

         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Surya Bags Malaysia (@suryabagsmalaysia) on Feb 24, 2020 at 10:58pm PST

After observing that many husbands in the refugee community had lost their jobs and could not afford to pay rent or buy food, Surya Bags came up with a project to support these families.They provide fair pay to Myanmar refugees who handmake washable face masks. And with the profits earned, they invest back into the community, such as doing food delivery for families in need. The masks come in three sizes for:- 3 to 7 years old - 8 to 12 years old- AdultsYou can mix and match. Each mask costs RM15 and the minimum order is two pieces.To order, check their Facebook page and decide which design and size you want then drop them a message with the details.Facebook | Instagram

3. Young Women's Christian Association of KL (YWCA)

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Image via YWCA KL/Facebook

Image via YWCA KL/Facebook

Non-governmental organisation YWCA is selling handmade masks sewn by women from the B40 community. The project was started as an initiative to provide income-generating opportunities and entrepreneurial training for students of their Vocational Training Opportunity Centre (VTOC), which provides free skills training to underprivileged young women. Since then, their network of sewers has expanded to help more women, i.e. sewers from Desa Mentari flats and other women NGOs.Each mask comes with an insertion pocket and is available in a range of plain and patterned fabrics.It costs RM15 each or RM36 for three. For orders above 50, each mask will cost RM10. They currently deliver to areas in Klang Valley. Delivery charges are an additional RM5.To order, just drop them a message on Facebook or Instagram.Facebook | Instagram

4. Cuci Ceria Project

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Image via Gail Weeks/Facebook

Geutanyoe Foundation and Rohingya Kasih Centre collaborated to start the Cuci Ceria Project, which supports a team of refugees and local women in B40 communities in Malaysia. All proceeds go fully towards paying the women who are sewing the masks and to sponsor hygiene kits for families in need.Each mask costs RM10 and can be bought from So Moreish Cafe in Mont Kiara. They also do deliveries via Grab. For larger orders, you can email [email protected]Check out their Facebook page.

5. Zarareez

Image via Zarareez/Facebook

Image via Zarareez/Facebook

Image via Zarareez/Facebook

Zarareez has three different sizes of washable cloth masks available for:- Young kids (1 to 3 years old)- Kids (3 to 12 years old)- AdultsEach mask costs between RM12 and RM17 depending on the size and the materials. Order by dropping them a message on WhatsApp with a screenshot of the mask you want.Contact:+6019-3144119Facebook | Instagram

6. Changgih Designs

Image via Changgih Designs/Facebook

Image via Changgih Designs/Facebook

Image via Changgih Designs/Facebook

Social enterprise Changgih Designs provides job opportunities for mums living in villages in Sabah. Each pleated face mask is carefully measured and hand-stitched by their artisans. And it comes with a nose wire for a better fit. It costs RM15 each. Postage charges to West Malaysia is RM5 for orders below RM40 and free delivery for those above RM40. 10% of all proceeds are set aside for community-building programmes. You can order through their website or drop them a message on WhatsApp.Contact: +6017-8906443Facebook | Instagram | Website

7. The Woow Woow

Image via The Woow Woow/Facebook

Image via The Woow Woow/Facebook

Although they specialise in handmade pet products, The Woow Woow also sells cotton cloth face masks for children and adults. Each mask costs RM8 and comes with a pocket for you to insert any filter. Postage charges are RM6 for West Malaysia and RM13 for East Malaysia.To order, simply drop them a message on Facebook stating the design and size you want.Facebook | Instagram

8. The Batik Boutique

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Image via The Batik Boutique (Provided to SAYS)

Image via The Batik Boutique (Provided to SAYS)

The Batik Boutique has a range of pretty batik designed masks that come in multiple sizes.A set of two costs RM60. They currently have a Father's Day promotion - with every purchase of one of their men's shirts, you will receive a free batik mask when you use the code: DADMASK upon checkout.You can order through their website.Facebook | Instagram | Website

9. Karun Hijau Recycling & Urban Carbon Store

Image via Karun Hijau/Facebook

Image via Karun Hijau/Facebook

Image via Karun Hijau/Facebook

Karun Hijau sells handmade washable face masks in sets of three for RM30. Each face mask also comes with its own pocket for you to insert a filter.You can get the masks on their website.

10. The Little Clothing Shop

Image via The Little Clothing Shop/Facebook

Image via The Little Clothing Shop/Facebook

Image via The Little Clothing Shop/Facebook

The Little Clothing Shop practises zero waste by ensuring that all fabric scraps do not go to waste. Excess fabrics used to make these washable masks are recycled.To reduce waste, their masks are made to order. Each one costs RM30. You can get it through their website.Facebook | Instagram | Website

What do you need to look out for when buying reusable face masks? Watch this video to find out:

Or you can also make your own face mask at home:

                Here Are 3 Ways To Make Your Own Face Mask At Home

You can make one with just a handkerchief and two hair ties!

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"Rezeki" - Abang Cleaner Dapat Angpau RM809, Siap Air Kotak & Limau Ini Curi Tumpuan

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Sekarang ini merupakan musim perayaan Tahun Baharu Cina bagi kaum Cina yang menyambut

Tidak dinafikan, mereka selalunya akan menyediakan angpau untuk keluarga dan rakan-rakan terdekat. Malah, ada juga yang murah rezeki untuk memberikan angpau kepada pekerja seperti cleaner, pak cik guard atau pemungut sampah. Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini apabila salah seorang abang cleaner berkongsi jumlah angpau yang diterima telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @muhamad_30_ Balas kepada @mr.whoppe alhamdulillah rezeki... berkongsi bersama...  #cny2022 #cny #tiktok   -

Dapat angpau jumlah RM809, siap dengan air kotak dan limau Mandarin

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang abang cleaner sedang mengemas barang yang diterima sewaktunya bekerja. Dia dilihat menyusun air kotak dan limau Mandarin yang diterima semasa dia membersihkan kawasan tempat tinggal penduduk Cina. Lebih menarik perhatian lagi adalah apabila dia juga menerima sejumlah angpau yang banyak iaitu RM809. Abang itu berasa bersyukur kerana mendapat rezeki sebanyak itu.

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"Walaupun kerja yang ramai tak suka sebab bau dia tapi alhamdulillah masih ramai lagi orang yg berhati mulia kongsi rezeki dengan mereka" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 10K tontonan, 1K tanda suka dan 50 komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi masing-masing. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Rezeki tak pernah salah alamat, semoga abang dikurniakan limpahan rezeki! :D

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Isu Ikan Siakap Langkawi Berharga RM1,196.80, Pemilik Restoran Ini Tampil Beri Penjelasan

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Tular di media sosial Facebook, apabila seorang individu mendakwa harga ikan siakap dipesannya mahal ketika mengunjungi sebuah restoran di Langkawi, Kedah baru-baru ini

Satu resit yang dimuat naik oleh individu itu tertera ikan siakap seberat 7.48 kilogram yang berharga RM1,196.80.Jumlah keseluruhan bil yang dimuat naik pelanggan terbabit termasuk hidangan makanan dan minuman lain pula adalah RM1,759.50 untuk tujuh orang makan.Individu terbabit turut menasihati pihak restoran berkenaan supaya tidak mengulanginya termasuk menghidangkan ikan sebesar itu hanya untuk tujuh orang makan.Malah, individu terbabit juga mendakwa pelanggan yang menunggu giliran membayar juga pasrah apabila bil yang dikenakan terhadap mereka sebanyak RM755 hanya untuk dua orang makan.Ikuti kisah penuh mengenai isu berkenaan yang dimuat naik oleh seorang pengguna Facebook baru-baru ini di bawah:

Image via محمد فارس ذوالقرنين (Facebook)

Image via محمد فارس ذوالقرنين (Facebook)

Image via محمد فارس ذوالقرنين (Facebook)

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Walau bagaimanapun, pemilik restoran itu tampil menjawab dakwaan pelanggannya yang mendakwa harga ikan siakap dipesan mahal ketika mengunjungi restorannya

Menurut laporan, dia sendiri yang mengambil pesanan pelanggan terbabit dan memintanya untuk melihat ikan sebelum dimasak tetapi mereka tidak mahu berbuat demikian."Saya sudah mencadangkan kepada pelanggan itu supaya ambil ikan lain seperti siakap merah atau kerapu dengan saiz antara satu hingga 1.5 kilogram (kg), ia lebih sesuai untuk dijadikan hidangan," kata pemilik Restoran Terapung Sas Rimba, Norasyikin Musa.Katanya lagi, harga bagi ikan siakap terbabit juga sudah dinyatakan di dalam menu restorannya iaitu RM16 bagi setiap 100 gram (g)."Saya sudah terangkan kepada pelanggan berkenaan bahawa ikan yang dipesannya seberat kira-kira 7 kg itu tidak dijual tetapi dipelihara dalam sangkar untuk dijadikan tontonan pengunjung restoran," ujarnya.Norasyikin turut menafikan dia mengenakan caj tambahan bagi pembayaran menggunakan kad kredit seperti yang didakwa pelanggan terbabit.Lihat posting dan kenyataan penuh yang dimuat naik oleh Norasyikin sendiri di bawah:

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Woman In Bangkok Snatches Singaporean Man's RM3,860 Gold Necklace By Hugging Him

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A Singaporean tourist had his holiday turned upside down after he got his SGD1,100 (RM3,860) gold necklace stolen from under his nose when a woman suddenly hugged him in Bangkok, Thailand

According to The Thaiger, 52-year-old Andy Koh Kuan Yong said that he was walking on the roadside of Asok BTS Station with his local friend on Wednesday, 8 March, when the woman approached him, pretending to greet him.Out of the blue, the woman reached out and hugged him. Before Koh could react, the woman snatched his gold necklace and fled the scene.Koh and his friend made chase and managed to catch the perpetrator and get the gold necklace back. They later filed a police report at the Lumphini police station.

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The perpetrator of the incident turned out to be a 36-year-old Cambodian national, identified as Kinkon

According to a statement released by the Lumphini police station's official Facebook page, Kinkon had entered Thailand illegally and did not possess any personal documents.She was charged under Section 336 of the Criminal Law which carries a jail sentence of up to five years and a fine of THB100,000 (RM12,867).Charges in regards to Kinkon entering Thailand illegally have not been reported yet.


"Terpelanting" - Penunggang Motosikal Maut Sebab Berlanggar Dengan Kereta Tak Beri Signal

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Semua pengguna jalan raya diwajibkan untuk mematuhi peraturan jalan raya yang telah ditetapkan

Perkara ini adalah untuk mengelakkan sebarang kemalangan yang tidak diingini berlaku. Kecuaian boleh menyebabkan kemalangan berlaku sehingga meragut nyawa orang lain. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di Twitter yang memaparkan insiden kereta berlanggar dengan motosikal telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

Walao weh. giler uncle ni msuk simpang secara melulu mcmtu jee sampai rider terpelanting. naya nyawa org weh. pic.twitter.com/m6G4LFYOHL— ISU SEMASA VIRAL (@isusemasaviral) April 18, 2022

Akibat terus masuk simpang tanpa berhenti, kemalangan ini berlaku

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan kemalangan berlaku antara sebuah kereta dan motosikal di jalan raya yang tidak dikenal pasti. Apa yang lebih mengejutkan adalah apabila sebuah kereta putih dilihat selamba masuk simpang tanpa berhenti dan memberi signal. Perkara itu menyebabkan penunggang motosikal di arah yang berlawanan hilang kawalan dan terus berlanggar dengan kereta itu. Difahamkan, pemandu kereta itu telah ditangkap oleh pihak berkuasa. Malangnya, penunggang motosikal itu maut akibat kemalangan berkenaan.

"Kalau rasa tak yakin, better tunggu jap. Biarlah lambat sikit ke orang hon maki ke, asal kita atau pengguna jalan raya lain selamat" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 682K tontonan, 6K retweets dan 7K likes di Twitter, rata-rata netizen turut merasa berang. Malah, ramai yang memberikan pelbagai reaksi terhadap kemalangan itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Twitter:

Uncle2 kalau bawak kereta memang macam hanat. Banyak kali dah jumpa. Memang cilake betul. Dia pikir dia uncle orang kesah ke kalau dah drive macam orang takde otak—  (@aaraaeiou) April 19, 2022

Secara POV, kedudukan lori putih mungkin menyebabkan blindspot kpd Pesalah untuk melihat motosikal yang serba serbi warna hitam. Next, position uncle tersebut yg terlampau dekat dengan kenderaan didepannya sebelum keluar ke simpang. POV uncle: Lineclear + masuk simpang — wangkertasdotcom (@WangKertas_) April 19, 2022

Sebab ni aku selalu tekankan pd orang rumah aku , masuk simpang jgn perlahan sangat , kalau x yakin jgn masuk . Betul takdir, tapi atas jalanraya ni berani sangat xboleh , takut sangat pun xboleh— AMINSEM #FreePalestine  (@ShahiranAmin) April 18, 2022

Mcmtu je dia lnggr org, aku slalu prasan kreta memg tk psal pn psal moto kalau nk lintas nampak kreta lori bas diorang brhenti la kalau stakat moto nk lalu diorang main jalan je— . (@cvvvcccccsshbsr) April 18, 2022

Spesis bawak kete camni kena jaga² xkira tua muda,dia dari laju terus slow xberenti pun,signal xbagi apa terus belok mengejut xkira motor dh dekat,kalau keta ke lori kt depan tau plak berenti,aku bawak dari motor cc kecik sampai SBK biasa jumpa spesis giler camni— Spanar_Tork (@streetfight46) April 18, 2022

Kepada rider2, kalau ada duit lebih invest lah kat helmet mahal sikit dgn jacket ride yg tebal sikit. Sesak sikit duit nak belanja tapi pecaya lah tak rugi pun. Bukan apa, itu je keselamatan yang kita ada. Kita bawak habis baik pun boleh accident.— Mr Keeping the Social Distance (@adam_stemps) April 19, 2022

dulu ada org pesan kalau jln yg ada simpang jgn tekan minyak. kita tak boleh jangka betul kereta yg keluar masuk simpang. kdg tu kita bawa elok dah tp orang lain pula yg bawa mcm harey. semoga urusan arwah dipermudahkan & pemandu tu belajar dari kesilapan. eh panjang pula reply— s (@nrlsyafieqah) April 19, 2022

salam takziah family arwah  tak boleh lah kalau dengar kematian bulan puasa ni.Rasanya dh boleh kot kalau limitkan had umur pemandu..kadang geram juga dengan pemandu ‘tua’ bawa kereta lagi lagi peak hour..org nk cepat masa tu juga nak bawak slow..no offense k. Just my two cent.— airtehbunga (@kristimuntitea) April 19, 2022

Ya Allah perangai driver tu. Dah langgar org dia boleh tak berhenti & keluar tgk mangsa. Setan!— rkchn #Broker (@qiechan516) April 18, 2022

Ingat, kecuaian di jalan raya boleh meragut nyawa orang. Salam takziah kepada keluarga arwah.

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"Keluarga Rice Cooker" - Cucu Kongsi Koleksi Periuk Nasi Milik Nenek Ini Curi Tumpuan

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Mak-mak sangat sinonim dengan aktiviti mengumpul perkakas memasak betul tak?

Tak kisahlah mak yang bekerjaya mahupun suri rumah. Pasti akan ada sahaja perkakas memasak yang dia suka kumpul. Kadang-kadang, barang tu dah ada banyak di rumah tapi baginya mesti kena beli juga untuk simpanan. Katanya, semua perkakas itu akan digunakan suatu hari nanti.Sama seperti sebuah video yang tular di laman sosial TikTok baru-baru ini, apabila seorang wanita berkongsi koleksi periuk nasi milik neneknya itu telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @yayalongjack pengumpul periuk hadir sini  suri rumah tau la hobi gini kan #fyp #trending #surirumah  Hei Apa Apa x Tik Tak Tik Tik - Donny Fernanda

Periuk nasi dari saiz kecil sehinggalah saiz besar pun ada

Menerusi video berkenaan, wanita itu berkongsi kesemua koleksi periuk nasi milik neneknya.Apa yang menarik perhatian ramai adalah koleksi periuk nasi itu lengkap dari segi pelbagai saiz. Lebih melucukan lagi, cara dia menunjukkan koleksi milik neneknya itu seperti keluarga periuk nasi. Ada emak, ayah dan juga anak-anak periuk."Ini bapa periuk, ini mak dia, ini anak sulung, ini anak no 2, anak no 3, no 4, acer paling comel eleh haa comel tu anak bongsu," katanya.

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Image via @yayalongjack (TikTok)

"Macam mak saya. Macam-macam saiz ada. Nak masak sikit guna periuk kecil. Nak masak banyak guna periuk besar. Nak buat kenduri guna periuk yang double besar" - Netizen

Ketika menulis artikel ini, video tersebut telah meraih sebanyak 169.1K views, 10.5K likes dan 597 comments di TikTok. Rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dan memberikan pelbagai reaksi masing-masing.Berikut merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Ingatkan koleksi pinggan mangkuk je ada, rupanya koleksi periuk nasi pun ada :D

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Best Of April Fools': Did You Fall For TM's New WauFi Or Groupon's Selfie Course?

1. Telekom Malaysia introduces rural broadband service called WauFi where traditional giant kites equipped with solar panels will fly in the air and become a WauFi transmitting system

TM WauFi, an April Fools' prank.
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WauFi, an April Fools' prank.
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"Buat masa ini WauFi akan memulakan ujian di pantai timur sebelum kawasan ujian diperkembangkan ke pedalaman Sabah dan Sarawak. Dalam ujian yang dilakukan setiap WauFi yang terbang di udara mampu memberikan khidmat internet kepada kawasan bersaiz 10 kilometer persegi apabila diterbangkan pada ketinggian 60 meter."

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"Telekom Malaysia hari ini mengumumkan perkhidmatan jalur lebar luar bandar TM WauFi kepada umum. Melalui WauFi, khidmat jalur lebar yang selama ini terhad kepada pengguna urban kini boleh dinikmati oleh penduduk luar bandar. Wau tradisional gergasi  yang dilengkapi panel solar akan terbang di udara dan menjadi sistem pemancar WauFi."

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2. This online selfie course on Groupon Malaysia will teach you up to 10 selfie techniques - diagrams and instructions included

Groupon Malaysia posted an online selfie course on their site.
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"Gain acceptance, social recognition, Facebook friend requests and likes on Instagram."

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3. You will become instantly ripped with this scientifically unproven Protein Shower Gel

Protein Shower Gel, an April Fools' prank.
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"Protein Shower Gel is a potent and scientifically unproven way to get instant mass from simply washing yourself. Featuring BROtech™, Protein Shower Gel features every single GoNutrition product rolled into one and is packed full of cleanliness, definition and ego. Ditch protein shakes and lather up today to take your body to the next level."

        gonutrition.com

4. A Freedom Food Farm became the first in the world to rare chickens that can lay square eggs, apparently

iTV's 2014 April Fools' prank.
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'Live at a farm in Suffolk reporting on the chicken laying SQUARE eggs'
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5. Swiss chocolate bar brand Toblerone wants to turn their triangular prism chocolate into a square

Square Toblerone chocolate, an April Fools' prank.
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The typical Toblerone comes in the form of a triangular prism.
Image via Toblerone

'We’ve got an idea, let’s turn Toblerone square for #AprilFools! That’s how you do it, right?' - Toblerone

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6. Headdit, a revolutionary way to browse the worldwide web - with our heads

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7. Leader of North Korea Kim Jong-un bans One Direction from entering unless they get a hair cut

Mirror's 2014 April Fools' prank.
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Harry Styles ruffles up his hair.
Image via One Direction Wikia

8. With the help of Google Japan's Magic Hand, one will no longer need to operate their own mobile devices

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The nonexistent device weighs just 800g and can be attached to any keyboard. There are right-hand and left-hand versions, as well as ones to replace your thumb, pinkie, cat paw, or back scratcher.

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Google Japan's Magic Hand, an April Fools' joke.
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9. Samsung and HTC launched new tech gloves - Talk To The Hand: Samsung Fingers and the HTC Gluuv

The Samsung Fingers glove has solar charging, apparently.
Image via Samsung

Gestures with the Samsung Fingers glove can be used to pick up calls and do other things.
Image via Samsung

The HTC Gluuv 'fits like a gluuv'.
Image via HTC

The HTC Gluuv, an April Fools' prank.
Image via HTC

"Samsung came up with the Samsung Fingers smart glove, but HTC has just pseudo-announced the HTC Gluuv. Same basic joke, different execution."

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10. Forget toast, Vegemite has a new iDrink 2.1 energy drink for Vegemite lovers

Vegemite energy drink, an April Fools' prank.
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Also on April Fools' 2014, Google placed Pokémon in the real world for you to catch 'em all

                Google Is Finally Awarding People The Title Of Pokémon Master

Do you want to be the very best? Like no one ever was? Google wants you to prove it.

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Kisah ‘Golongan Kayangan' Dalam Shah Alam 40000. Tonton Secara Eksklusif Hanya Di iQiyi!

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Peneraju khidmat penstriman terbesar, iQiyi International, dan produksi serta pengedar kandungan tempatan terulung, Primeworks Studios mengumumkan drama bersiri ‘Shah Alam 40000’ akan ditayangkan secara eksklusif di platform iQiyi pada setiap hari bermula 29 Mac 2021. Drama ini juga akan disiarkan di TV3 tidak lama lagi.

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Drama bersiri berdurasi 60 minit dan mengandungi 28 episod ini dibintangi Anna Jobling, Rita Rudaini dan Umie Aida adalah cerita rekaan semata-mata.Ia menceritakan tentang situasi kejiranan golongan atasan di Shah Alam yang didiami oleh tiga wanita terkemuka iaitu Datin Sri Azlina, Datin Rose dan Tengku Shafinaz Mckenzie. Masing-masing menyimpan rahsia tersendiri sehinggalah ia terbongkar dan menyebabkan berlakunya insiden yang tidak diingini. Adakah persahabatan mereka semakin akrab atau sebaliknya?

Tonton secara eksklusif hanya di iQiyi sekarang!

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Menurut Ketua Pegawai Kandungan, Rangkaian Televisyen Media Prima dan Primeworks Studios, Nini Yusof, beliau yakin drama ‘Shah Alam 40000’ dapat menarik minat penonton dan menyaksikannya secara atas talian di mana sahaja berada."Kami sangat gembira kerana usaha sama dengan iQiyi meneruskan tradisi kami dalam mengembangkan dan berkongsi program terbaik seperti ‘Shah Alam 40000’ sekaligus meluaskan kadar pengguna premium bukan sahaja di Malaysia. Pelakon yang hebat, drama yang berkualiti ditambah pula dengan gabungan misteri dan suspen ini, kami pasti dapat menarik peminat di mana sahaja mereka berada," katanya.

Drama ini diberikan secara percuma dan pelanggan VIP iQiyi dapat menikmati tontonan 6 episod lebih awal

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Sementara itu Pengurus Negara iQiyi di Malaysia, Singapura dan Brunei, Dinesh Ratnam berkongsi keterujaan dengan pelancaran drama hasil kerjasama bersama Primeworks Studios ini. Jelas Dinesh, menerusi tayangan awal yang ini, penonton digital boleh menyaksikan drama ‘Shah Alam 40000’ terlebih dahulu di platform iQiyi sebelum ianya ditayangkan di TV.Jangan lupa untuk menonton gelagat tiga wanita hebat ini menempuhi dugaan dan cabaran dalam drama bersiri Shah Alam 40000, yang disiarkan setiap hari bermula 29 Mac 2021 hingga 30 April 2021 pada 12 tengahari menerusi www.iQ.com/local atau memuat turun aplikasi iQiyi di App Store dan Play Store atau melalui http://bit.ly/iQIYI. Drama ini diberikan secara percuma dan pelanggan VIP iQiyi dapat menikmati tontonan 6 episod lebih awal.

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This Sushi Chain Is Bringing In One Of Japan's Favourite Fishes For A Limited Time

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Have you heard the good news? Sushi King, Malaysia's happy sushi place, is adding kisu fish to their menu, yassssss!

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Sushi King boasts all kinds of Japanese food staples, making them the go-to Japanese restaurant for many Malaysians for years.This time, Sushi King is offering kisu, a type of Japanese fish, in different dish varieties, such as sushi, side dish, bento, tenpura (BTW, did you know that the Japanese term is actually spelt as tenpura?), and more from now until 31 December 2022. In fact, Sushi King is the only local sushi chain to offer kisu on their menu. Nice lahhh.The best part? You can rest assured that at Sushi King, you'll enjoy the highest quality of halal food at affordable prices.

Known in English as sillago or whiting, kisu fish is light in colour, and boasts a plain, clean taste that makes a refreshing snack or meal, making it a highly delectable delicacy during summer

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No longer than 35cm in length, kisu fish is a type of hikarimono (shiny, silverfish). It is the leanest in its group, and has a fat content as low as 1%. They usually spawn between June and October, and are taken in large quantities during this period by fishermen.Kisu fish has been said to provide several health benefits — it may help with fatigue, improve heart health, lower cholesterol, strengthen the bones, and more. That's why the seasonal fish is commonly enjoyed by the Japanese. In fact, if you mention the fish to any Japanese, they'll immediately think of it as a tenpura ingredient, as it's commonly served fried.

Mmmm, all that talk about kisu made you wanna try it, right? Here's a look at all of the kisu dishes available at Sushi King:

1. Enjoy a bite-sized Kisu Fry Nigiri topped with spicy sauce and mayonnaise

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2. Tuck into the Kisu Tenpura, consisting of deep-fried Japanese whiting, lotus root, and long bean served with tenpura gravy

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3. Enjoy a heartwarming bowl of Kisu Fry Don, which comes with rice, deep-fried Japanese whiting, lotus root, long bean, spicy sauce, and mayonnaise

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4. Up for a feast? The Salmon and Kisu Fry Set is sure to satisfy you — it has deep-fried salmon, Japanese whiting, lotus root, and long bean paired with Japanese-style tartar sauce and okonomi sauce as well as a hot bowl of rice miso soup.

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5. Fill your tummy with Kisu and Ebi Fry Bento, served with deep-fried lotus root, long bean, prawn, and salmon patty with spicy sauce and mayonnaise, as well as edamame and piri piri renkon

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Plus, Sushi King also has a variety of other seafood dishes you'll love!

You can get your hands on the Spicy Surimi Ebi Nigiri, Spicy Ebi Fry Maki, Spicy Kisu Fry Nigiri, Piri Piri Renkon, and more. Nice lahh.

So, whatchu waiting for? The promo ends on 31 December, so quickly head over to your nearest Sushi King outlet to give their kisu dishes a try today!

To learn more, head over to Sushi King's website. You can also Follow and Like Sushi King on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.

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Don't Know Where To Eat In Sabah? Here Are 8 Must-Visit Cafés

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1.  Brown Fox

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Image via Brown Fox (Facebook)

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With a minimal interior design that evokes a feeling of zen, this café serves Japanese staples that would rival those found in the Peninsular.On their menu, you will find familiar dishes, such as their signature Miso Ramen and Katsu Curry Rice.You can also satisfy your sweet tooth with pastries prepared by Comma Bakery.Address: Lot B-G-06, Level G, Lorong Sutera, Sutera Avenue,88100 Kota Kinabalu, SabahOpening hours:9am to 6pm (Monday to Saturday)10am to 6pm (Sunday)

2. October Coffee Gaya

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Image via @octobercoffeegaya (Instagram)

Image via @octobercoffeegaya (Instagram)

This café incorporates a heavy use of wood in its aesthetic, giving off a very rustic feel and looking somewhat like an old tavern at first glance.Boasting an extensive array of specialty coffees, this is a must-stop for any connoisseur.For those of you who don't fancy coffee, there are plenty of light bites available, such as their Beef Bruschetta and Korean Street Sandwich. Address:13, Lorong Dewan, Pusat Bandar,88000 Kota Kinabalu, SabahOpening hours:9am to 11pm (Sunday to Friday)9am to 10pm (Saturday)

3.  Solid Ground

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Image via Solid Ground (Facebook)

Image via Solid Ground (Facebook)

With a dual menu serving brunch foods during the day and dinner in the evening, this spot dishes out a selection of Asian fusion items catering to a variety of taste buds.Some of their most mouth-watering dishes include fried chicken with French toast, big breakfast, and foxy nanban rice!Address:2, Lorong Industri Inanam Juta, Inanam,88450 Kota Kinabalu, SabahOpening hours:8am to 10pm (Wednesday to Monday)Closed on Tuesday.

4. Cha Cha

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Image via Cha Cha (Facebook)

Image via Cha Cha (Facebook)

This café serves classic Malaysian dishes that spark a sense of nostalgia but with a modern twist to keep you guessing.A prime example of this is their version of Kahanga, paired with fish roe and wakame, served on papadom.Be sure to sample one of their 12 different kinds of 'teh' (they have a whole page just for this) while you're there!Address:Sutera Avenue, B-G-1, Ground Floor, Jalan Sembulan,88100 Kota Kinabalu, SabahOpening hours:9am to 10pm (Daily)

5. Anteiku

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Image via Anteiku Café (Facebook)

Image via Anteiku Café (Facebook)

Now this café is unlike any other on this list, with its unique anime-themed concept that will dazzle any die-hard fan.From Dragon Ball to Jujutsu Kaisen, this place is filled with beautiful murals of some of Japan’s most iconic characters!After you’ve devoured some of their aptly named dishes (such as the Sukuna Finger Rice), you can also equip yourself with cool merchandise like figurines, trading cards and many more.Address:Lot No 78, 1st Floor, Block I, Lorong Plaza 333-3A, Plaza 333, 89500 Kota Kinabalu, SabahOpening hours:12pm to 9pm (Tuesday to Sunday)Closed on Monday.

6.  San Da Gen Kopitiam

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Image via San Da Gen Kopitiam (Facebook)

Image via San Da Gen Kopitiam (Facebook)

While the previous entries are perfect for a trip to Kota Kinabalu, check out this place if you're planning to make a pit-stop in Sandakan!Get transported back to the 60s and bask in the retro feel of this cute kopitiam while you enjoy their traditional Malaysian dishes like the Nasi Kerabu with Ayam Goreng Berempah.Leave some room for their famous egg tart and cream puffs!Address:Lebuh Dua, Pusat Bandar Sandakan,90000 Sandakan, SabahOpening hours:8.30am to 5.30pm (Daily)

7.  Ba Lin Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

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Image via @balinrooftop (Instagram)

Image via @balinrooftop (Instagram)

This is your go-to spot in Sandakan to enjoy the serene coastal views of the city.You can find them on the rooftop of the landmark NAK hotel. They serve a variety of western dishes & cocktails that are perfect to end the day with as the sun sets on the second biggest city in Sabah.Live performances are a regular occurrence at this joint, so you may just be lucky enough to catch a show while you’re there!Address:Nak Hotel, Jalan Pelabuhan Lama, Pusat Bandar Sandakan90000 Sandakan, SabahOpening hours:12pm to 12am (Monday to Friday)10am to 12am (Saturday and Sunday)

8. Mess Kantin

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Image via Mess Kantin (Facebook)

Image via Mess Kantin (Facebook)

Should you find yourself in Sabah's other most well-known city of Tawau, then this place should definitely be on your list.This café is nestled within the lush greenery that make up this part of the city. The abundance of greenery here will convert any city folk into a full-blown nature lover.Address:2112, Jalan Sin Onn,91000 Tawau, SabahOpening hours:10am to 6pm (Daily)

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PJ Plastics Factory Slapped With RM10,000 Fine For Working Over Set Operation Hours

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Last night, 1 June, a plastics factory was fined RM10,000 for operating beyond set hours amidst the two-week-long total lockdown

The nationwide full lockdown, which has also been dubbed the 'full movement control order' (FMCO), is in effect from 1 June to 14 June. For the period, operating hours have been limited for businesses.The factory, located in Taman Medan, Petaling Jaya, was raided by a team from the Petaling Jaya district police headquarters at 10.45pm on Tuesday."The inspection at the factory was carried out after it was found to be in violation of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the movement control order (MCO) 3.0 by operating beyond the stipulated time. Following that, we issued a compound against a 41-year-old woman who is the supervisor of the factory," district police chief ACP Mohamad Fakhrudin Abdul Hamid said in a statement earlier today, 2 June.He said that the supervisor was slapped with RM10,000 fine for offences under Rule 17(2) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures Within Infected Local Areas) 2021.

Additionally, seven individuals were fined RM2,000 each

They are workers, aged 18 to 69, who were at the premises during the time of the raid.All seven of them were compounded under Rule 17(1) for the same offence.Fakhrudin reminded the management of all industrial sectors to comply with the guidelines set by the National Security Council (MKN) throughout the period of implementation of the MCO."Strict action will be taken against the defaulting factory owners," he added.

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Lelaki Ini Kecewa, Alasan Bakal Mak Mentua Tak Restu Hubungan Sebab Bukan Kerja Kerajaan

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Menjalinkan hubungan cinta adalah lebih baik jika mendapat restu ibu bapa kedua-dua belah pihak

Iyalah, restu daripada keluarga amatlah penting untuk menjalinkan sesebuah perkahwinan. Jika dua-dua belah pihak setuju, eloklah dilangsungkan dengan segera.Namun, baru-baru ini tular sebuah video apabila seorang lelaki meluahkan rasa kecewa kerana tidak direstui oleh ibu kekasihnya telah menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @malikul_ammar tak sangka jadi macam ni #curang #pilihkasih #fyp @akademinikah.com  Rumah Singgah - Fabio Asher

Tamatkan hubungan sebab dah jumpa calon lain

Menerusi video tersebut, seorang lelaki memegang jambangan bunga untuk diberikan kepada kekasihnya. Difahamkan, dia mahu membuat kejutan untuk kekasihnya yang baru pulang dari Mesir. Namun, kekasihnya itu terlebih dulu membuat kejutan dengan memberitahu mahu menamatkan hubungan mereka.Ia atas alasan si ibu mahukan seseorang yang bekerja dalam sektor kerajaan dan bergaji besar. Lelaki itu meluahkan rasa sedih dan tidak menyangka kerana majlis pertunangan mereka hanya tinggal seminggu saja lagi.

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Image via @malikul_ammar (TikTok)

"Dia tak tahu ke kerani kerajaan gaji berape?" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut mendapat pelbagai reaksi netizen yang bersimpati dengannya.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 1.1M views, 57.2K likes dan 3,555 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Kesian dia, tak apa move on je mesti ada yang lebih baik :)

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Hilang Lepas Nampak Polis, Lelaki Ini Dera Anak Kekasih Umur 2 Tahun Hanya Sebab Bising

Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah posting di Twitter yang memaparkan sebuah kes penderaan kanak-kanak

Kes itu terjadi di Shah Alam, pada awalnya posting berkenaan tular di Facebook namun posting asal itu telah hilang dan dipadam oleh pemilik akaun. Lihat posting dan video itu di bawah:

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Dera anak kekasih yang berumur 2 tahun

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan badan seorang budak perempuan yang dikenali sebagai Amanda itu lebam dan hitam. Perkara itu disebabkan kekasih ibunya menderanya dan memukulnya disebabkan dia membuat bising. Badannya juga kelihatan berbirat akibat sebatan. Menurut sumber, kekasih ibunya menggunakan penyangkut baju untuk memukul dan menampar muka anak perempuannya. Ibunya cuba untuk melindungi si kecil namun masih gagal kerana suspek bertindak agresif.Perbuatan lelaki itu telah mengakibatkan Amanda bengkak pada bibir, mata lebam dan badan penuh dengan kesan sebatan.

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Image via @liyanaliyana (Twitter)

Wanita itu sempat berkata, dia dan anaknya kemudian dihantar pulang ke rumah ibunya itu di Setapak Jaya oleh lelaki tersebut. Kemudian, lelaki itu melarikan diri selepas kehadiran peronda polis dan sehingga kini tidak dapat dikesan. Wanita yang merupakan ibu Amanda juag membuat laporan polis pada hari yang sama.

"Kejam gila, belum kawin dah mcm ni, semoga cepat tangkap si pelaku" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 818.1K views, 1K retweets dan 4K likes di Twitter, rata-rata netizen turut berang dan marah. Semua mengharapkan si pelaku dibawa untuk menghadap keadilan. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Twitter:

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Image via @liyanaliyana (Twitter)

Image via @liyanaliyana (Twitter)

Kesian tengok muka Amanda sampai macam tu sekali, semoga polis dapat tangkap si pelaku :'(

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MP Shabudin's Rape Victim Statement Receives Condemnation And Vocal Rebuke From Malaysians

Barisan Nasional MP of Tasek Gelugor, Shabudin Yahaya, has left Malaysians stunned by arguing that marriage between a rape victim and her rapist was "a possible remedy for social problems"

Shabudin, according to a Malaysiakini report by Zikri Kamarulzaman, said that a marriage between the rape victim and her assaulter may even lead to the rapist "repenting" while arguing that such a marriage would be good for the victim."Maybe with the marriage, (the man) can lead a different life that is better. And the wife who was raped, if she can get married she will not go through an uncertain future. At least she has a husband... this is a remedy to social problems," MP Shabudin was reported as saying by Malaysiakini in the Dewan Rakyat in a response to DAP's Kulai MP Teo Nie Ching.Teo was proposing to amend the Sexual Offences Against Children Bill 2017 with a clause to ban child marriages. The Dewan Rakyat passed the bill without Teo's clause.

Shabudin, while saying that rape was a crime, added that the law does not prevent a rape victim from marrying the attacker

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Which is exactly what DAP's MP Teo was proposing to include in the bill, that child marriages in Malaysia should be banned. Currently, the marriage of Muslim girls under the age of 16 required the permission of the Syariah Court.While Teo presented many real-life examples showing how women involved in child marriages are often made to suffer at the hands of their husbands, Shabudin argued that "his experience as a Syariah Court judge has led him to believe that underage girls with "wild lifestyles" eventually had better lives after marrying good husbands."

When Amanah MP of Kota Raja Siti Mariah Mahmud tried to argue that girls as young as 12 years old were too young to be married, Shabudin refuted her saying "girls who reached puberty as young as 9 years old were physically and spiritually ready for marriage"

Additionally, while refuting Siti Mariah, Shabudin reportedly also said this:"When we discuss 12 and 15 year-olds, we don't see their physical bodies, because some children aged 12 or 15, their bodies are like 18-year-old women. So it's not impossible for them to get married."

Shabudin's statement obviously did not sit well with Malaysians and they have taken to the Internet to call out the BN MP's misogynism

Farouk A Peru, an Islamologist and author, has called for MP Shabudi to be sacked and others on Facebook have joined in to voice out, saying they do not want the Tasek Gelugor MP as their representative.Farouk, in a piece published on a local website, writes that "Nowhere in the world is like Malaysia, where rape culturalists manifest in the form of Members of Parliament who try to legitimise child marriages between rapists and victims of statutory rape."

DAP's MP of Batu Kawan Kasthuri Patto also took to her Facebook profile to demand that UMNO should sack MP Shabudin Yahaya immediately and not protect "this uncouth elected representative"

Kasthuri wrote that Shabudin’s remark could encourage rape as attackers would believe that marriage to their victims would result in them escaping punishment."It is disturbing to note that a leader, a father and probably a grandfather would resort to making such a remark. It is dangerously misogynistic and perverse to still make a rapist seem like a hero, painting a picture as if he had 'manned up' to his act and the punishment is actually on him."Does this UMNO MP not know that by saying this, that serial rapist or those with the intention to rape will then force himself on his victim and then marry them to consummate the marriage, just to bury their crime," she wrote.She further wrote that instead of calling for harsher penalties against rapists, Shabudin actually "took pride in making his despicable case to support them and in other words, assisting rapists to legalise their unpermissible sexual acts on an unwilling victim."Kasthuri, who was addressing Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, the UMNO president, in her statement, ended the post saying, "Rapists should be condemned and never celebrated. Definitely not in a union of marriage."

Taking a step further, a Malaysian citizen has even lodged a police report against Shabudin Yahaya to get rid of him as a Wakil Rakyat

Jonathan Ramesh Raj, who lodged the police report, posted it on Facebook to encourage others to do the same in order to get rid of the Tasek Gelugor MP as a People's Representative and to make him resign from his post with immediate effect.

Police report done against the MP of Tasek Gelugor Shabudin Yahaya. I encourage Malaysians to do the same to get rid of...Posted by Jonathan Ramesh Raj on Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Meanwhile, Sisters in Islam has said that Shabudin's statement is shocking and deplorable suggestion that undermines the severity and emotional trauma experienced by a rape survivor

In a statement released to the press, Sisters in Islam has termed Shabudin's statement as something that is "divorced from the reality in Malaysia where child marriage has been used by rapists to either avoid or attempt avoiding prosecution.""Suggesting that marriage and statutory rape can be conflated is a mockery to Islam. Marriage in Islam is about love, compassion, mutual respect and mutual responsibility between husband and wife - it is a union of mawaddah wa rahmah."How can there be love and compassion if there is an unfair balance of power between the spouses and a threat of sexual abuse in the marriage right from the start? How can there be mawaddah wa rahmah when a marriage is solemnised as a way to absolve a crime and guilt of a rapist?" the civil society organisation said.Responding to Shabudin's statement that underage girls can be married at Syariah Court's approval, Sisters in Islam said that while the Syariah system does not provide a specific age vis-a-vis marriage, it talks about maturity as a prerequisite for anyone to enter into marriage."No child aged 9, whether girl or boy, whether possessing more mature physical attributes or not, can ever be ready for marriage and all the responsibilities it entails. If nothing else, such a child is not able to fend for themselves, let alone a spouse," Sisters in Islam said, adding that the group "reiterates its call for the minimum age of marriage for girls to be reviewed and raised to 18 years, without exception."

On its part, Shabudin's counterpart and fellow party man, Dato' Abdul Rahman Dahlan has strongly criticised the Tasik Gelugor MP

Rahman Dahlan, who is the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, said he was utterly disappointed with Shabudin's statement in the Dewan Rakyat."Every child has the right to live, to dream, and to have fun. If the parents cannot provide a decent childhood for their children, it is the Government’s responsibility to protect the best interests of Malaysian children," he said in a statement posted on his FB page.Rahman Dahlan further that said that Section 375(g) of the Penal Code states that any man who has sex with a girl under 16 years of age commits statutory rape, regardless of whether he has received her consent."Therefore, it is abhorrent in this 21st century to suggest that a rapist, who should in the first place be prosecuted, has the means to escape legal responsibility simply by marrying his victim," the Kota Belud MP said.

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"Double Joke!" - Pemuda Minta Kawan Tahan Badan Elak Jatuh, Tapi Lain Pula Yang Jadi

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Aplikasi TikTok kini menjadi medium utama bagi para pengguna untuk berkongsi bakat dan momen lucu mereka

Kadangkala, mereka juga tidak menyangka video itu akan menjadi viral gara-gara aksi spontan yang berlaku di sekeliling.Sama juga seperti sebuah video ini memaparkan dua kejadian lucu pada masa yang sama telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @syameer_azmi 2 kejadian dalam 1 masa HAHAHA ##fyp ##fyp  original sound  - syameerzmi :)

Niat nak rakam video dengan kawan-kawan, sekali lain pula yang jadi

Menerusi perkongsian video daripada @syameer_azmi, kelihatan dia dan dua lagi kawannya sedang berada di sebuah bangku taman rekreasi.Pada awalnya, mereka ingin merakam video salah seorang berdiri sambil menyilangkan tangan di atas bangku sambil ditahan oleh dua orang pemuda di bahagian belakang supaya tidak jatuh.Namun pada akhir video itu mereka dilihat tidak sempat untuk menahan badan kawan mereka dan menyebabkan dia terjatuh ke depan.Lebih melucukan lagi, seorang remaja perempuan yang dilihat sedang berjoging juga tergelincir di belakang mereka membuatkan ramai berdekah kerana dua kejadian lucu itu berlaku pada masa yang sama.

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Image via @syameer_azmi (TikTok)

"Aku tergolek tengok adik belakang tu haha nak ketawa takut dosa tapi sakit" - Warganet

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah mencecah sehingga 12.6M views, 2.2M likes dan 50.2K shares di laman TikTok.Hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen pula mendapati rata-rata warganet turut merasa simpati kepada remaja perempuan itu. Namun ramai juga yang tidak dapat menahan ketawa kerana kejadian lucu itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Kesian adik tudung pink tu, tak pasal-pasal dia terlibat sekali dalam video :D

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More Than 100K Malaysians Voted For This MP In The Country's Largest Constituency

In the 14th General Election, a total of 157,441 voters casted their ballots for the largest constituency in Malaysia — Bangi

Four candidates contested in the Bangi parliamentary seat in the 14th general election.
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Following a redelineation exercise by the Election Commission (EC) to redraw Malaysia's electoral boundaries, the Serdang constituency was renamed as Bangi.The constituency was not just renamed, but it also saw the number of voters drastically increase from 133,139 to 178,959, an increase of 45,000 people in the constituency. Pakatan Harapan candidate Dr Ong Kian Ming defended his seat, and was elected as a Member of Parliament for Bangi. He received a total of 102,557 votes, winning with a comfortable majority of 68,768 votes in a four-cornered fight. It was reported that the Bangi constituency saw a good voter turnout of 88.3% and only 1,114 votes were counted as spoiled votes.

While Ong secured his victory, it came at a time when there had been allegations of gerrymandering and malapportionment that put the opposition at a disadvantage

Saya nak mulakan satu thread baru utk memberi huraian yg lebih lanjut mengenai ciri2 kerusi parlimen #P102Bangi yang mungkin tidak diketahui orang ramai... Harap pengundi di kerusi ni boleh RT... pic.twitter.com/PGKU3AdozW— Ong Kian Ming (@imokman) April 24, 2018

Following the redelineation exercise, the Bangi parliamentary seat saw an increase in the number of Malay voters as they make up the most (48.47%) of the  electorate, as compared to the previous general election in which it was deemed as a Chinese-majority seat. In an exclusive interview with Astro Awani, Ong was asked how he managed to garner the support of ethnic Malays to vote for him since he is an ethnic Chinese from the Democratic Action Party (DAP), as allegations were rife that Pakatan Harapan (PH) was being controlled by DAP.In his reply, Ong attributed his victory to the "tsunami rakyat" phenomenon, where many voters in Selangor voted for Pakatan Harapan, adding that PH's decision that all parties in the pact will be contesting under the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) logo also showed that DAP is not arrogant, as some have alleged.He told Astro Awani that when he explained to Malay voters in his constituency about DAP's decision to drop its 'rocket' logo, they were able to understand that the party was prepared to look beyond party interests and save Malaysia through a change of government.

Now, post-GE14, Ong has a huge task at hand over the next few years.
As the elected Bangi MP for the second term, he would have to serve close to 180,000 voters in the constituency.

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Ong made his electoral debut in the 13th General Election, as the newcomer won the Serdang parliamentary seat as Pakatan Rakyat candidate from DAP, against a Barisan Nasional candidate from Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) with a 42,206 majority votes.In the past five years, he has been particularly vocal about issues plaguing the area especially on matters related to traffic congestion, often speaking out about road infrastructure developments, transportation, and even tolls.Ong said himself in his 14th General Election (GE14) manifesto that he pledges to represent his constituency and speak up at federal level about the issues that he is passionate about, namely the 4E's: Economy, Election, Education, and the Environment.

Ong has always been a critical voice as he was a political researcher and analyst before he decided to join DAP in 2012

Dr. Ong Kian Ming (third from left) joining hands with top DAP leaders back in 2012 when he announced his decision to the party.
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He had worked in two think-tanks - INSAP (Institute of Strategic Analysis and Policy Research) and SEDAR (Social Economic Development and Research Institute) that were linked to the MCA and Gerakan respectively - but only decided to join a political party in 2012.Born in Kuala Lumpur and raised in Petaling Jaya, Ong obtained his early years of education at SK and SMK La Salle Petaling Jaya. He went on to complete his 'O' and 'A' levels in Raffles Institution and Raffles Junior College respectively under the ASEAN Scholarship in Singapore.Known for his impressive academic credentials - the 42-year-old has a PhD in political science from Duke University, a Masters in Economics from Cambridge University, and a degree in Economics from the London School of Economics.Prior to his active involvement in politics, he also was a university lecturer at a local private university as well as a consultant with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in Kuala Lumpur.

Academic credentials aside, Ong has been described as a "confident and pragmatic" leader

Tiba masanya utk memberi satu contoh 'approach' saya utk memahami dan cuba menyelesaikan masalah tempatan di kawasan #P102Serdang selepas saya menjadi ahli parlimen di tahun 2014 #startthread— Ong Kian Ming (@imokman) April 25, 2018

"His (Ong) opinions are drawn from a series of statistical data, rather than any explicable ideological narrative. For an electorate looking for substance, he is a breath of fresh air," Selangor Journal stated in a pre-GE14 writeup. This is evident in how Ong presents his arguments on issues as he often uses data to support his claims, many of which can also be found on his blog. There are also instances where his researches benefit not just the local society, such as when his study on malapportionment level and democracy published in a journal. Ong, an avid runner and cyclist, remains a warm and approachable public figure as seen recently during his campaign trail for GE14. TODAY reported that many people were seen approaching Ong for a chat or a handshake while was with his team at the Kajang MRT station canvassing for votes.

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No longer a newcomer to public service, Ong would have to continue establishing his track record as a public servant in the next few years

A screenshot of part of the "report card" for P102 Serdang.
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Previously, Ong published a "report card" on his blog to convince voters to vote for him in GE14. The "report card" highlights what he did between 2013 and 2018 during his tenure as Serdang MP. Now that he has been the reelected as the MP of Bangi, people in his constituency can hold him accountable to the promises he made in GE14:• Abolish road tolls (SILK, BESRAYA, CHERAS-KAJANG, PLUS, LEKAS) in stages according to the terms and conditions of the concession agreements • Upgrade water tanks and pipes to reduce water supply interruptions• Upgrade road infrastructure and improve traffic flows at road bottlenecks• Improve bus connectivity and public transportation ridership• Clean up the river and riverbanks along Sungai Langat

Speaking of which, Ong recently backed Dr Maszlee Malik as Malaysia's Education Minister. Get to know more about him here:

                Our New Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik: Who Is He And What Are His Plans?

He has a PhD in Public Policy Studies from the University of Durham, UK.

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Lim Guan Eng: I'm Okay With Being The Most Unpopular Finance Minister In History

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said it was fine by him to be the most "unpopular" finance minister in the country's history, according to Bernama

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"I am going to be a very, very unpopular finance minister. I have no money to give, I am cutting down," the former Penang Chief Minister told Bernama in an exclusive interview at his office, before adding that he does not mind being perceived that way."This process of cutting down, cleaning up, and turning around the nation is for our children," he added.

The Finance Minister also responded to criticism of the government's decision to reveal Malaysia's financial situation

Bernama reported that there were objections to the government, and Guan Eng himself, for revealing the mountain of national debts and "talking as if it were still in the opposition". However, the Finance Minister insisted that the people and the investors want to know the truth about Malaysia's financial health."It was the 'Don't tell them everything lah' mentality (previously). They (former administration) are not used to this," Guan Eng was quoted as saying by Bernama."We are telling you as it is, what you see is what you get," he added. Guan Eng also said the Pakatan Harapan government will not "massage" the numbers, nor will they subscribe to "creative accounting" as the former administration did.

The former Penang Chief Minister also believed that the national debt could have easily "ballooned" beyond repair if there was no change in government

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"(The) RM1 trillion debt could have easily ballooned to even RM2 trillion or RM3 trillion, a level where no medicine can be prescribed," Guan Eng told Bernama.He also expressed gratitude to Malaysians for speaking out through the ballot box during the 14th General Election, which saw the historical win of Pakatan Harapan."The new Pakatan Harapan government knows exactly what to do (to tackle the problem," Guan Eng added, referring to his success in turning around Penang's financial situation.Bernama reported that Penang was acknowledged as the best financially managed state in the Auditor-General's report under Guan Eng's 10-year leadership. The state had doubled its asset reserves to RM1.83 billion, and reduced its debts to RM65 million.

Previously, Guan Eng said he does not want his cabinet position if he was selected because he is Chinese:

                Lim Guan Eng Does Not Want To Be Finance Minister If He Was Picked Because He Is Chinese

He said he was chosen for the Finance Minister post because of his abilities.

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Ini 7 Perkara Yang Boleh Membuatkan Puasa Anda Terbatal & Tidak Sah. Take Note!

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Pada bulan yang mulia ini, umat Islam berlumba-lumba untuk mendapat pahala yang berganda dengan mengerjakan pelbagai amal ibadah

Oleh sebab itu, umat Islam berharap supaya Allah menerima semua ibadah yang dilakukan seperti berpuasa, solat, beramal dan banyak lagi.Namun, tahukah anda, terdapat beberapa perkara yang boleh menyebabkan ibadah puasa kita terbatal. Jom ketahui dengan lebih lanjut!

Berikut merupakan perkara yang membatalkan puasa:

1. Memasukkan sesuatu ke dalam rongga badan

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Puasa seseorang akan terbatal jika memasukkan sesuatu ke dalam rongga tengah badan melalui laluan yang terbuka.  Ruang tengah termasuklah bahagian otak, bahagian bawah halkum, perut dan terus ke kemaluan depan dan belakang. Laluan terbuka pula bermaksud lubang mulut, hidung, qubul dan dubur.

2. Sengaja muntah

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Muntah dengan sengaja termasuk salah satu perkara yang membatalkan puasa. Sebagai contoh, seseorang itu sengaja memasukkan benda ke mulut lalu dikeluarkan dan muntah. Maka, puasanya akan terbatal. Puasa tidak akan terbatal jika anda mengalami morning sickness, sakit atau loya.“Barangsiapa muntah dengan tidak sengaja, jika ia sedang berpuasa maka tidak wajib qadha atasnya. Dan barangsiapa muntah dengan sengaja maka wajib qadha."

3. Melakukan persetubuhan

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Melakukan hubungan seksual dengan pasangan secara sengaja akan menyebabkan ibadah puasa seseorang itu terbatal walaupun tidak mengeluarkan air mani.Jika anda berhubungan seksual saat berpuasa, maka anda diwajibkan untuk mengganti puasa serta membayar denda.

4. Keluar air mani

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Keluarnya air mani atau sperma boleh disebabkan oleh pelbagai faktor. Seperti onani ataupun bermesraan dengan pasangan walaupun tidak melakukan persetubuhan. Jika dilakukan secara sengaja hukum puasanya adalah terbatal. Terdapat beberapa perkara yang dikecualikan seperti ketika mengalami mimpi basah kerana perkara itu terjadi dalam keadaan tidak sedar.

5. Datang darah haid atau nifas

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Bagi kaum wanita yang sedang datang haid atau nifas selepas melahirkan anak, wanita tersebut dilarang untuk berpuasa. Jika wanita itu berpuasa pada awalnya lalu mengetahui dirinya sedang datang haid, perkara itu secara automatik terbatal puasanya.

6. Gila dan murtad

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Orang gila atau orang yang tidak waras akalnya tidak diwajibkan untuk berpuasa. Sekalipun mereka puasa, puasa itu tidak akan sah. Begitu juga kepada orang yang sudah murtad. "Hukum (puasa) tidak berlaku atas tiga orang: anak kecil hingga dia baligh (dewasa), orang gila hingga dia waras, dan orang tidur hingga dia bangun."

7. Beremosi

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Berpuasa bermaksud kita perlu menahan semua nafsu. Apabila seseorang itu beremosi secara berlebihan ketika berpuasa, perkara tersebut tidak membatalkan puasa, tetapi ia akan mengurangkan pahala puasa. Oleh sebab itu, kita perlu mengawal diri dan sentiasa berbuat baik dari segi fizikal dan emosi. Begitu juga dengan tindakan yang tidak baik seperti mengumpat, mengata orang dan lain-lain.

Semoga info ini memberi manfaat kepada semua. Selamat berpuasa!

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Cosplayer Alleges Policeman Blamed Her Costume As Cause For Harassment At Anime Fest 2022

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A Malaysian cosplayer recently shared her experience of lodging a police report where an officer allegedly blamed the harassment and stalking she encountered on the outfit she was wearing

The cosplayer, who goes by the name of Pudds, shared on Monday night, 16 May, that she was tending to her booth at Anime Fest 2022 in Paradigm Mall, Petaling Jaya and taking pictures with fans before a man suddenly cut the queue and approached her.In a tweet, Pudds revealed that the man was given a warning by a friend of hers, who was with her at the booth.But he proceeded to push his way through anyway. When he was stopped by the friend, he then started yelling, crying, and begging to take a picture with Pudds.It turns out that this man has been allegedly stalking Pudds online and has allegedly refused to leave her alone after multiple warnings from her."He even trailed me to my car at the parking lot yesterday," she wrote. Pudds added that, prior to this, the man had even threatened to die by suicide if she did not unblock him on Discord and other social media platforms.

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According to the cosplayer, when she turned to the police to lodge a report, she was met with disdain and unsolicited remarks

Pudds said an officer told her that, "Wearing outfits like these, selling pictures like these, there are consequences. You are also in the wrong."She said she covered herself up with a jacket while at the police station out of respect.When the officer asked her age and she told him she was 21, he allegedly told Pudds to "go back to school"."Why are you doing these things? Are you a model in an agency? If not, then don't do it," she quoted the policeman as saying.

Image via @deadpudds (Twitter)

According to Malaysiakini, Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Mohamad Fakhruddin Abdul Hamid said in a statement yesterday, 17 May, that the police personnel involved would be investigated for disciplinary infraction.

In an update, she lamented that her situation has made her mentally and physically tired

In the latest Instagram post, Pudds said she is exhausted from the stalking, harassment and victim blaming incidents but she assured her followers that she is alright. "I want to sincerely thank all of you for supporting and looking after me," she wrote in a caption, adding that her inboxes were flooded with words of love and support.

You can read about the incident here:

Got stalked and harassed at anime fest today… im so tired  pic.twitter.com/1c8mXwfB4T— Pudds  (@deadpudds) May 16, 2022

I went to the police station in my cosplay because i needed to make the report fast. The officer told me “u pakai macam ni, jual gambar macam ni, ini adalah consequences you.” “You pun juga salah”. Tiba2 event kena stalk kena slut shame buy1free1— Pudds  (@deadpudds) May 17, 2022

If you or someone you know may be at risk or has experienced sexual abuse or assault, please reach out to these Malaysian organisations:

1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)Operating hours: 24-hourContact: +603-30008858SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Operating hours: 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)Operating hours: Weekdays (9am - 5pm)Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4390698Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter4. SARAWAK WOMEN FOR WOMEN SOCIETY (SWWS)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am to 5.30pm)Contact: +6082-422660SMS/WhatsApp: +6013-8044285Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter5. SABAH WOMEN'S ACTION-RESOURCE GROUP (SAWO)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am to 2pm)Contact: +6088-280200Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter6. PROTECT AND SAVE THE CHILDREN (PS THE CHILDREN)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (8.30am to 5.30pm)Contact: +6016-2273065 | +6016-7213065WhatsApp: +6016-7213065Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter7. INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION (IWF)Anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content and non-photographic child sexual abuse images with IWF’s Reporting Portal.


Malaysian Student In UK Was Brutally Attacked With A Hammer At Her Hostel

A 23-year-old Malaysian university student was brutally attacked with a hammer at her hostel in UK recently

Abigail Asrina Amiruddin, who studies animation at Middlesex University, spoke to New Straits Times about the incident in a report yesterday, 6 March.

Abigail, who is from Kuching, Sarawak, relayed her experience to New Straits Times.
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On 28 February, Abigail shared that she was leaving the kitchen at her hostel after breakfast when she felt someone bash the back of her head

"He struck me over and over again and I was screaming for help. No one came," the student told the news daily.The attacker left her with an 8cm gash on the back of her head. She also bore multiple injuries on her head and arms, which she had used to shield herself.

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The attacker was believed to have been another student who lives in the same hostel

At one point, Abigail revealed that she let out a loud scream, which caused the suspect to finally stop and flee the scene."I was bleeding badly by then all over the carpet. I crawled out to the courtyard where two students helped me and took me to the office," she said, according to the report.Abigail was immediately rushed to St. Mary's Hospital where her injuries were treated.

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The suspect was described as a "loner" and was also allegedly carrying a knife in his pocket during the attack

According to Abigail, she had only met him twice in the kitchen and was not sure why she was targeted. Each time she greeted him, the student would just "mumble something and walk away"."It could have been anyone but it happened to me. I am just so lucky to be alive," she said, still traumatised from the incident.

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Following the attack, Education Malaysia London (EML) director Dr Shafie Mohamed Zabri has warned students to stay alert at all times

He also added that all students should register with EML.In the case of an emergency, students are advised to contact the high commission and EML, Harian Metro reported.


1,010 Housewives Sue Selangor State Govt For RM5,858,000. Why?

1,010 Selangor housewifes sue Selangor state government for RM5,858,000

A total of 1,010 housewives filed a suit against the Selangor state government and the MB for failing to pay them a total of RM5,858,000 in allowances as promised to them in the 2008 general election manifesto.
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1,010 housewives filed a suit against the Selangor state government and the MB for failing to pay them a total of RM5,858,000 in allowances as promised to them in the 2008 general election manifesto.

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According to the statement of claim, the housewives were promised a RM100 allowance if PKR, DAP and PAS won the Selangor State election.

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Tuntutan itu adalah bagi RM100 setiap bulan mulai 1 April 2008 sehingga Februari 2013.

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They named the Selangor government consisting of PKR, PAS and DAP as the first defendant and Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, as the second defendant.

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The housewives comprise residents of nine areas including. Selayang, Gombak, Ampang, Shah Alam and Petaling Jaya.

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Medical Marijuana Is Partly Legal In Malaysia. Here's How

The death penalty on a 29-year-old medical marijuana distributor was halted by the Cabinet last week following public outrage

Lukman (right) and his wife during their arrest in 2015.
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Muhammad Lukman, who was previously sentenced to death for possessing, processing, and distributing medical marijuana, has escaped the gallows following the announcement by Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on 12 October."We agree to put a moratorium on (Lukman's) death penalty which will be taken down, and agree that the use of medical marijuana should never be punished with the death sentence," Syed Saddiq was quoted as saying by Malay Mail last week.

Syed Saddiq
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The moratorium came after another minister revealed last month that the Cabinet has begun informal talks on the medicinal value of marijuana, also known as cannabis

Minister of Water, Land and Natural Resources Dr. A Xavier Jayakumar told Bloomberg in an interview on 26 September that cannabis should be allowed to be used for medicinal purposes."My own personal view is that if it's got medicinal value, then it can be a controlled item that can be used by Ministry of Health for prescription purposes," Xavier was quoted as saying by Bloomberg.

Dr. A Xavier Jayakumar
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If legalised, Malaysia will become the first country in Asia to decriminalise medical marijuana

Malaysia now joins Thailand in deliberating the legalisation of the drug in Asia. According to Bloomberg, a unit under Thailand's Ministry of Public Health has been working on persuading its military government to approve a cannabis study, in hopes of developing a medical marijuana sector. Bloomberg added that Canada's medical pot industry, the first across the world, is worth more than USD60 billion (approximately RM250 billion).

While debate has erupted over legalising medical pot in the country, the answer to it has already been laid out in Malaysian laws. Here's why we have yet to enforce the legalisation of medical marijuana:

1. Marijuana is classified as a highly dangerous drug across the world, including Malaysia

To classify as a Schedule I drug, deemed the most dangerous group of all drugs, the following conditions must be fulfilled:- The drug or other substance has a high potential for abuse,- The drug or other substance has no currently accepted medical use in treatment,- And there is a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug or other substance under medical supervision.For instance, despite its legalisation for recreational use in the United States, marijuana is still deemed more dangerous than cocaine and methamphetamine (meth) in the country. Debate over removing marijuana from Schedule I is still ongoing.

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Despite its classification, the medical use of marijuana has already been proven in recent studies. A study by the US National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) earlier this year revealed that two components of the marijuana plant are actually helpful for medical purposes.Here are the medical effects of marijuana's components, THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol), according to NIDA:- Increase appetite,- Decrease pain,- Decrease inflammation,- Alleviate muscle control problems,- Control epileptic seizures, and- Possibly treat mental illness and addictions.Nonetheless, NIDA reported that there are a lack of large-scale clinical trials to prove that the medical benefits of marijuana outweigh its risks in treating patients.

2. Our drug law allows and criminalises marijuana at the same time

Lukman, the medical marijuana distributor, was convicted under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for trafficking a dangerous drug, which led to his death sentence. Malaysia has been labeled as one of the world's toughest countries when it comes to drugs, after two foreigners were sentenced to hanging in 1986 for transporting heroin.However, Sections 4 to 6 of the same Act also allows the importation, exportation, and possession of marijuana with the approval of the Health Minister. The Minister is also empowered under Section 6B to allow "public officers" to plant or cultivate marijuana for these reasons:- Research,- Educational,- Experimental,- Or medical purposes.

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Moreover, marijuana is a Group B poison under the Poisons Act 1952. Under Section 21 of the Act, marijuana can be sold by people in these professions:- Registered medical practitioner for treatment of patient,- Dental surgeons (excluding dentists) for treatment of dental patient,- Veterinary officer for treatment of animals only,- And a licensed pharmacist with a prescription from professionals listed above.

3. Malaysia has been waging war on drugs for decades

In 1979, Australian national Robert Symes, who was caught with 1.7kg of marijuana in Perlis, said that he did not even try to hide the drug as the trafficking law "didn't seem serious" to him at the time. He was eventually sentenced to jail for life and six strokes of the cane.

Robert Symes
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Symes' punishment came before Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad waged war on drugs in the 1980s. In his first stint as the Prime Minister, he had made drug abuse and trafficking Malaysia's top national security threat, according to a 1986 document by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). This began with the 1983 amendment of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, where a mandatory death sentence was imposed on drug trafficking. New York Times reported that within six years of enforcement, 235 people had been sentenced to death under the Act.

People who travelled to Malaysia in the 1980s were greeted with this warning at airports.
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To give you a more vivid view of how serious Mahathir's administration was on eradicating drugs, here's a quote from Tey Boon Hwa, then assistant director of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force in 1989:"We also hang old ladies, even if we don't normally publicise it. If you get caught, you face the music."

Hence, although the legal status of medical marijuana has been gazetted into law even before Malaysia's independence, it has yet to be enforced

As reported by Bloomberg, Malaysia's challenge in allowing medical marijuana is to draft laws that are specific enough to differentiate the uses for the drug. There is also a lack of research on the medical use of marijuana, according to Health director-general Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah. Nonetheless, he hinted at the possibility of studying the drug in Malaysia."As far as research is concerned, it can be used even if the drug is not registered in the country... the Ministry can give exemption for its use in research," Noor Hisham was quoted as saying by The Star last month.

Here's the testimony of Kelsey Darragh, producer of Buzzfeed on using medical marijuana to handle her chronic pain:

You can learn more about the contradictory laws around marijuana here:

Do you think the legal status of medical marijuana in Malaysia should be enforced? Let us know in the comments below.


Enjoy Sunset Views & Italian-Malaysian Cuisine At This Farm 30 Minutes From KL

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Less than a 30-minute drive from KL city is a restaurant with picturesque views on a farm

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Local dairy company Farm Fresh opened a new restaurant a couple of months ago for visitors to enjoy modern Italian and Malaysian cuisine.The Acre by Farm Fresh uses ingredients harvested from their own backyard so you can be assured that all food served is as fresh as it gets!

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Dine-in customers are allowed to stroll around the garden and take in some fresh air, while checking out the petting zoo and koi pond within the vicinity

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There are rabbits, deer, cows, and a variety of birds around the area.An educational guided tour will also be set up soon for visitors to see what a day on the farm is like and learn about the milking and pasteurisation processes.

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  @pedzulkefli Good food, beautiful farm, stunning sunset scenery  original sound - K a r l o

When you're ready to eat, the restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating areas, depending on what you're in the mood for

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Image via The Acre by Farm Fresh (Facebook)

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On the menu are sharing plates like bruschetta and cheese platters, as well as soups, risotto, pasta, and wood-fired pizzas

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There are dishes such as Nasi Lemak Risotto, Sambal Petai Pizza, Pulled Beef Cannelloni, Johor Laksa, and Nasi Kerabu Ayam Percik, among others. To end on a sweet note, you can order desserts like Mango Panna Cotta, La Torta Grand Cru, and Tiramisu.

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After exploring the farm and enjoying a meal, try out their signature ice cream made with fresh farm milk

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Here's where The Acre by Farm Fresh is located:

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AddressThe Acre by Farm Fresh 43400 Seri Kembangan, Selangor, MalaysiaOpening hours10am – 10pm (Daily)Closed on Monday. Take note that you'll need to reserve a table before dining in. You can book a reservation here. Website | Facebook | Instagram

Looking for more unique dining experiences? Check out these eateries:

                Here Are 4 Unique Waterside Restaurants In KL & Selangor Where You Can Dine Over Waters

Be one with nature.

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                This Malay Restaurant Lets You Enjoy A Close-Up View Of Planes Landing & Taking Off

Food sedap, view sedap.

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                Dine At This Hilltop Restaurant In Sepang With Sunset Views Straight Out Of A Movie

And you don't need to hike to the top to get your meal!

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                Clean Your Plates (And Your Eyes) At This PJ Hot Pot Restaurant With Hunky Servers

Go for hot pot. Stay for "hot bod".

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                Check Out This Pahang Farm Café Which Makes Desserts With Their Own Vanilla Beans

There are ATVs you can ride on the farm too.

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                The 1st Rooftop Hot Pot Restaurant In KL Has Futuristic Domes Overlooking The City Skyline

A whole new world.

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Jay Chou Just Opened His Clothing Label's First Store In Malaysia... And It's Not In KL

Fans of Jay Chou, you'll no longer have to head over to Singapore to get a piece of your idol... because the Mandopop star just opened his streetwear label PHANTACi's first outlet in Malaysia!

Image via PHANTACi Sabah Facebook

However, PHANTACi's first Malaysian outpost is not located in the Klang Valley. Rather, the streetwear brand made its debut in Malaysia on 1 August in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah!

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First established in 2006, this is PHANTACi's third overseas outlet outside of Taiwan, with the first two international outposts located in Singapore and Beijing.

Black and white seems to dominate in PHANTACi's latest collection, which includes short sleeve tees as well as trendy caps and sneakers

Image via Instagram @phantaci_06

Image via PHANTACi Sabah Facebook

Image via PHANTACi Sabah Facebook

To commemorate the store's opening, you can also grab one of these limited edition PHANTACi Sabah T-shirts and slogan caps, priced at RM244 and RM205 respectively

Image via PHANTACi Facebook

Image via PHANTACi Sabah Facebook

Image via PHANTACi Sabah Facebook

In addition to PHANTACi's own collection of streetwear, you can also look out for unique collections from other international labels such as sportswear brand New Balance

PHANTACi's has also collaborated with well-known brands such as Nike, Casio, Stüssy, G-Shock, and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to bring in a wider variety of streetwear options.

Image via PHANTACi Sabah Facebook

Image via PHANTACi Sabah Facebook

Image via PHANTACi Sabah Facebook

PHANTACi Sabah is located at Imago Shopping Mall in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. More details:

Address: Lot No. G47-B & G48-B, Imago Shopping Mall, KK Times Square Phase 2, Off Coastal Highway, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Opening Hours: 10.00am to 10.00pm daily.

No matter the season, black will always remain the to-go colour for some:

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You can take your "pop of colour" somewhere else.

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67-Year-Old Man Gets 13 Months Jail For Molesting Teen With His Little Finger On MRT

67-year-old Mak Yip Kee has been sentenced to 13 months jail time after he admitted to molesting a 13-year-old female student on an MRT train two years ago

Image via Wong Kwai Chow / The New Paper

The Singaporean retiree was also charged with outraging the modesty of a 23-year-old business development executive on the same train.

On 7 January 2016, the student - who was dressed in her school's Physical Education attire - was standing behind Mak when he used his little finger to poke her private parts

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According to The New Paper, Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Winston Man told the district court that Mak was holding onto a safety bar with his right hand and had a mobile phone in his left hand. The 13-year-old, who'd just boarded the train at the time, noticed that Mak's little finger on his left hand was also pointing outward.Shortly after the train departed from the station, Mak poked the front of the girl's thigh. She looked down and saw that his pinky finger was very close to her left thigh.

Having initially thought that the contact was accidental due to the train's movement, the teen moved away from Mak. To her shock, he then poked at her private parts over her shorts.

Shocked and scared, she did not confront him and moved further away from him instead. Even as she did so, he kept observing her to see where she was going.

Mak was also charged with molesting a 23-year-old woman, whom he "accidentally" touched as he was getting off the train

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As he alighted from the train, Mak swung his right hand towards a woman who stood near the train doors. The student realised that Mak had also touched her when she noticed the woman moving backwards upon contact. She later approached the woman and upon finding out that Mak had also molested the woman, the teen shared her experience and broke down. Both women then alighted at the same station and sought help from MRT staff. The police were also notified.

Mak was arrested four days later. He was later found to have had a similar conviction 20 years ago.

Mak faced up to two years of jail time and/or fined, but escaped caning due to his age.


A 20-Year-Old Infected 5 Of Her Family Members Despite Not Showing Any COVID-19 Symptoms

On Friday, 21 February, scientists presented new evidence about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, reporting that it can be spread by an infected individual who does not show any symptoms

So far, the new coronavirus has infected more than 77,890 people globally and killed over 2,350 patients in mainland China. On a positive side, though, a total of 21,139 of those infected globally have recovered.However, the new evidence that was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) demonstrates how the outbreak is spreading and suggested why it may be difficult to stop.A Reuters report quoted an infectious disease expert who was not involved in the case study, saying: "Scientists have been asking if you can have this infection and not be ill? The answer is apparently, yes."

A computer image created by Nexu Science Communication together with Trinity College in Dublin shows a model structurally representative of a beta coronavirus which is the type of virus linked to COVID-19.
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The scientists presented their evidence on a case study about a 20-year-old Chinese woman from Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak

The woman travelled 675km north to Anyang, a prefecture-level city in Henan province.During her travel on 10 January, the woman visited several of her family members and infected five relatives, without ever showing signs of infection, according to the study by Dr Meiyun Wang.A radiologist, professor, and director of the Medical Imaging Centre of Henan Province, Dr Meiyun is also the director of the Department of Radiology of the People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University.When the woman's relatives started getting sick, doctors isolated her and tested her for COVID-19. Initially, she tested negative, but a follow-up test came positive for the new coronavirus."Results of reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing were negative on 26 January, positive on 28 January, and negative on 5 and 8 February," according to the study.While all five of her relatives developed COVID-19 pneumonia, the young woman had not developed any symptoms as of 11 February with her chest CT scan remaining normal.She also had no fever, stomach, or respiratory symptoms, such as cough or sore throat."If the findings in this report of presumed transmission by an asymptomatic carrier are replicated, the prevention of COVID-19 infection would prove challenging," the scientists wrote in the study.

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Dr William Schaffner, the infectious disease expert quoted by Reuters, said that the 20-year-old woman's case provided a "natural laboratory" to study the new coronavirus disease, officially named COVID-19

"You had this patient from Wuhan where the virus is, travelling to where the virus wasn't," he said."She remained asymptomatic and infected a bunch of family members and you had a group of physicians who immediately seized on the moment and tested everyone."According to Dr Schaffner, key questions now are how often does this kind of transmission occur and when during the asymptomatic period does a person test positive for the virus.

Photo shows a recovered patient being discharged from Leishenshan Hospital, a newly-built makeshift hospital for coronavirus patients, in Wuhan on 18 February.
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Meanwhile, there are allegations that authorities in China are starving a Muslim minority in Xinjiang under the pretext of the outbreak:

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"Banyak Guna Tenaga?" - Ini Tip Untuk Anda Jimatkan Tenaga Ketika Work From Home

Berikutan keadaan pandemik yang membimbangkan, kita semua disarankan untuk duduk di rumah jika tiada urusan penting untuk keluar

Aktiviti seharian seperti bekerja dan pembelajaran juga dilaksanakan melalui dalam talian. Rata-rata pekerja sudah mula work from home. Manakala kanak-kanak dan pelajar pula perlu menghadiri kelas secara online. Untuk mewujudkan suasana kerja dan belajar yang kondusif dan berkesan, pelbagai gajet serta peralatan elektrik telah digunakan oleh ibu bapa dan pelajar di rumah. Sebagai contoh, penggunaan laptop, tablet, telefon pintar mahupun televisyen. Kemudahan seperti lampu, kipas dan air con juga dihidupkan. Oleh itu, tidak dinafikan jika banyak tenaga elektrik yang digunakan dalam masa sebulan sepanjang Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP).

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Nak jimatkan tenaga? Jom kita lihat pelbagai ragam & tip daripada Malaysians ketika work from home

1. Power Napper

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Bagi sesetengah orang, nap semasa rehat antara kerja boleh freshen up minda mereka. Apabila mereka rasa letih, mereka akan hidupkan power saving mode untuk rehat seketika. Barulah efisien kerja!Tip untuk jimatkan elektrik: Sama juga dengan peranti anda, anda disarankan untuk matikan suis laptop atau desktop apabila tidak digunakan.

2. Forever Ada Hal

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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"Sorry guys, my internet is down." "Ala, sorry laptop hang ni jap." Ada tak kawan kerja you guys yang macam ni? Mereka ini sering terganggu disebabkan masalah peranti. Komputer hang atau terlalu panas,  air con tak sejuk, macam-macam hal. Semua gajet atau alat elektrik di rumahnya mesti buat hal waktu-waktu nak bekerja. Tip untuk jimat elektrik: Alat elektrik yang lama yang tidak berfungsi dengan cekap perlu upgrade juga. Kalau boleh, belilah peralatan elektrik yang mempunyai label 5 bintang penjimatan tenaga kerana ia lebih menjimatkan tenaga.

3. Miss/Mr Can Do It All

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Inilah definisi workaholic: bagi mereka work from home bukan saja perlu menghadap e-mel dan WhatsApp group setiap masa; kerja-kerja di rumah juga perlu settle juga termasuklah jaga anak, masak, menyapu dan mengemop. Sebab itu, kadang-kadang mereka ini biarkan saja laptop dicas berjam-jam dengan lampu dihidupkan sepanjang masa. Tip untuk jimat elektrik: Untuk kesihatan mental, tetapkan masa untuk rehat sebentar daripada melihat skrin dan jangan lupa untuk matikan suis sekiranya laptop atau telefon bimbit sudah dicas penuh. Bukan saja dapat tenangkan fikiran, malah dapat jimat tenaga tau.

4. Always panas

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Duduk sekejap saja, tapi dah rasa berpeluh dan panas sampai tak boleh sambung buat kerja. Dengan cuaca Malaysia yang panas, mereka ini gemar menghidupkan penyaman udara untuk mewujudkan lagi suasana kondusif semasa bekerja. Kalau boleh nak letak je air con pada suhu 18°C!Tip untuk jimatkan elektrik: Tetapkan penyaman udara menggunakan pemasa pada suhu 24°C dan pastikan anda tutup tingkap dan pintu supaya bilik cepat sejuk.

5. Kejap-kejap lapar

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Haa, siapa macam ni? Selang satu dua jam mesti kena ada makanan atas meja. Tak sah kalau tak ada makanan bila nak buat kerja. Kebiasaannya, mereka ini suka kejap-kejap buka peti sejuk untuk cari makanan. Tip untuk jimat elektrik: Untuk penjimatan tenaga dan peti sejuk yang lebih efisien, kurangkan kekerapan membuka peti sejuk, susun atur ruangan peti sejuk anda supaya udara dapat mengalir dengan lebih baik. Selain itu, jangan lupa sejukkan makanan yang masih panas sebelum disimpan ke dalam peti sejuk ya untuk lebih jimat tenaga.

6. Night Owl

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Untuk mereka yang bekerja shift malam (ya kami tahu anda wujud). Atas sebab realiti pekerjaan mereka (ahli kewangan, ahli kreatif, freelancer dan lain-lain), malam adalah waktu mereka mencari rezeki. Lampu menjadi satu keperluan untuk menjaga kesihatan mata dan mental mereka apabila menghadap skrin pada waktu malam. Tip untuk jimatkan elektrik: Pilih lampu LED berbanding lampu fluorescent ataupun gunakan task lighting berbanding lampu siling untuk lebih jimat elektrik.

Tidak dinafikan penggunaan tenaga semestinya akan lebih banyak daripada biasa ketika waktu PKP ini. Oleh itu, marilah kita amalkan tip-tip daripada Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) untuk kehidupan yang lebih bijak.
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