Shopee Is Changing Their Logistics Services And Netizens Are Not Happy About It

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Shopee announced that they will be changing their standard service types feature effective Thursday, 17 June

This will allow the online shopping platform to automatically select the best shipping channels to handle orders made by buyers on their site, according to a Facebook post yesterday, 15 June.Shopee stated in the post that they were committed to regularly upgrading their platform and services to ensure the needs of their buyers and sellers are met with satisfactory results.Previously, buyers were allowed to choose the logistics provider of their choice.With the upgrade in effect, buyers will only be allowed to choose from the Standard Services Types and Shopee will be given the authorisation to allocate the optimal logistics provider.

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"What does this mean for you as a buyer?"
Shopee listed several perks that come with the change in their delivery services feature for buyers.

The online merchant explained that the upgrade in their delivery feature will:1. Improve delivery performance and services for customer orders.2. Ensure effective and efficient delivery management for customer orders. This will done by assigning orders to the best shipping providers based on delivery capacity and delivery performance.3. Put Shopee in control in order to help prevent delivery delays due to overloading issues faced by shopping providers.4. Optimise shipping fees to as low as RM2.5. Allow customers to enjoy free shipping up to 5KG.According to the Shopee website, shipping fees were last upgraded on 21 May where charges were based on the customer selected Standard Service Type, Seller type, location, and weight.Orders using their Shopee Express Sellers Standard Delivery Service within Klang Valley were charged RM2 for the first 2KG.Meanwhile, charges for Shopee's Standard Service Types were last updated on 20 May.Customers using the Standard Delivery Service in West Malaysia and Economy Delivery Service in East Malaysia were provided with free shipping for 5KG.

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Netizens were unhappy with the change and voiced their frustrations in the comment section of the Facebook post

The customers emphasised the importance of having choices when it comes to choosing their delivery service, especially since they pay for it and expect reliable results.

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When a netizen mentioned that the Shopee Express Delivery Service was slow, the online merchant replied in the same response thread that they were enhancing their platform and services to ensure that the needs of all their stakeholders were adequately met."Implementing this system will enable a more effective and efficient management of delivery volume for each service provider, which is aimed at benefiting our users," Shopee added.


Women Are Using Their Boobs To Balance Their Bubble Tea In This Latest Internet Challenge

Just when we thought we've seen it all, the Internet has come up with yet another bizarre challenge – women balancing bubble tea cups on their boobs

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Tired of using your hands to hold a drink? This latest trend may just be the solution.

The "Hands-Free Bubble Tea" or "Tapioca" challenge features women trying to sip from their bubble tea cups while resting it on their cleavage. AsiaOne revealed that the hashtag began to go viral in Japan after a well-known manga-artist, Kiseki Himura, posted a sketch of his character using her chest as a bubble tea cup holder.

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It wasn't long before women around the world began to mimic it

Japanese model @hcupadman posted a Twitter video of her doing the challenge while working on her laptop, which has since garnered over 1.82 million views.According to The Daily Dot, the woman said in her tweet that one advantage of having large breasts is the ability to balance a cup.

1 2 3  pic.twitter.com/TF0FXzCOS0— H- (@hcupadman) June 8, 2019

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And it seemed like it wasn't just the "bustier" ones who wanted to take part, as men started to get involved too

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Of course the challenge brought several mixed reactions from netizens

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A Missing Woman Was Swallowed Whole By An 8-Meter Long Python

On Thursday, 14 June, an Indonesian woman from Persiapan Lawela on the island of Muna went missing after visiting her corn plantation

When Wa Tiba did not return home the next morning, her sister checked the plantation located just 1km from her house.She found footprints on the ground along with Tiba's torch, slippers, and machete, The Jakarta Post reported.

After a search party was conducted, locals found a 8-meter long python with a bloated belly nearby

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According to The Star, local police chief Hamka said villagers found the giant snake lying about 30 metres from the missing woman's belongings.

Suspicious of its swollen stomach, the locals decided to kill and dissect the snake.
Inside, they found the 54-year-old's lifeless body.

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"When they cut open the snake's belly they found Tiba's body still intact with all her clothes," said the village chief Faris, Huffington Post reported.

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"She was swallowed first from her head," he added.

This is the second time in less than a year that an Indonesian villager has been swallowed whole by a python

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In March 2017, 25-year-old Akbar Salubiro was found dead inside a python's belly after working on his family's palm oil plantation in central Indonesia, Time reported.

Watch the full video of the locals cutting open the snake here:

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[PHOTOS] Doctor Shares Successful Removal Of 3KG Tumour From Patient's Neck In Viral Tweet

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A tumour weighing 3kg that had been growing in a man's neck for almost eight years has been successfully removed recently

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist, Dr Mohd Shaiful Nizam took to Twitter to share the experience on 27 February, along with some pictures post-operation.According to him, the growth was a salivary gland tumour and the patient decided to undergo surgery after eight years because it had become difficult for him to perform prayers due to its size."In the beginning, it was only as small as 4cm x 5cm, but now it has grown to 20cm x 30cm," he said.To put that in perspective, a piece of A4-sized paper is 21cm x 29.7cm.In his 11 years of service as a doctor, this was his first encounter of a tumour that size.

Dr Shaiful holding the 3kg salivary gland tumour after he and his team successfully removed it from the patient's neck.
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The surgery took five hours to complete, assisted by Head and Neck Surgery consultant specialist Professor Razif and other medical team members

"Our five-hour surgery was successful without any serious complications," he tweeted.According to him, the first words the patient uttered after the operation were, "Doctor, thank you very much. I'm no longer in pain and my head no longer feels heavy. It's more comfortable.""Alhamdulillah, we as the surgeons feel happy and overwhelmed."

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Before the procedure, the tumour was 20cm x 30cm in size after growing in the patient's neck for almost eight years. The patient gave his permission for his condition and pictures of his surgery to be shared online for learning purposes.
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The surgical team reciting a prayer before starting the procedure.
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The ENT surgeon also advised Malaysians to get an immediate examination if they find any tumour growing in their body

"[A] swelling/tumour in the neck that does not disappear after antibiotic treatment of more than a month should be examined closer by an ENT specialist or surgeon. Several examinations and laboratory tests including X-ray/ultrasound/CT scans will be performed, if necessary," Dr Shaiful pointed out."Surgery in the early/minor stages can reduce the risk of injury to surrounding blood vessels, nerves, and anatomical structures," he explained. "The healing process is also faster."

Dr Shaiful and the surgical team posing happily after the removal of the tumour was completed.
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Read Dr Shaiful's viral Twitter thread here:

11 TAHUN BERGELAR DOKTOR, INI KALI PERTAMA SAYA TERLIBAT DALAM PASUKAN PEMBEDAHAN MENGELUARKAN KETUMBUHAN KALENJAR AIR LIUR SEBERAT HAMPIR 3KG!!  Ikuti Bebenang:Disclaimer: Gambar telah mendpt keizinan dari pesakit untuk dikongsi bagi tujuan pembelajaran & info kesihatan pic.twitter.com/OqwQ1JYJi5— Dr Mohd Shaiful Nizam | Epul | (@Dr_Shaiful) February 27, 2022


[VIDEO] Selamba Hirup Sup Siap Pelawa Member, Pemuda Terciduk Di Live Lupa Tengah Puasa

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Baru saja dua hari kita berpuasa, sudah macam-macam gelagat lucu dapat dilihat di media sosial

Terminum atau termakan itu sudah biasa terjadi. Iyalah, awal-awal bulan puasa ni memang ada sesetengah orang yang terlupa.Seperti sebuah video yang tular di TikTok ini memaparkan seorang pemuda terhirup sup yang dimasaknya telah mengundang tawa ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @amsyar.johari sumpah lupa live pulak tu .  sapa tgk tadi.   Dj Dayak Full Beat Lagu Malihi Janji - Jeremya Ginting

Tengah buat live selamba hirup sup, siap offer kawan suruh rasa sekali

Menerusi perkongsian video daripada @amsyar.johari, kelihatan pemuda itu sedang memasak lauk berbuka sambil membuat live di TikToknya.Dia yang dilihat khusyuk mengacau sup di dalam periuk tiba-tiba menghirup dan menikmati sup dalam senduknya. Dia siap memuji masakannya itu sedap.Bukan itu saja, dia malah menyuruh kawannya turut merasa sup itu. Beberapa saat kemudian, dia terciduk dan berlari keluar kamera kerana terlupa dia sedang berpuasa. Malu pun ada sebab ramai yang tengah menonton livenya.

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"Awal-awal puasa memang ada kes macam ni haha. Kumur balik weh" - Netizen

Ikutan tularnya video berkenaan yang kini telah meraih 2.1M tontonan, 176.6K tanda suka serta 15K perkongsian di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat situasi tersebut. Ada juga yang berkongsi pengalaman sama.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Siap puji sup dia sedap yang tak menahan tu! :D

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Man Catches Wife Cheating After Going Home Early To Watch World Cup

A Man Who Went Home Early To Watch The Brazil VS Mexico Match On 18 June 2014 Ended Up Catching His Wife Cheating On Him With Another Man

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ALOR SETAR: A man's wish to watch the FIFA World Cup match between Brazil and Mexico at home in Jalan Langgar early today turned into a bloody affair when he found his wife naked with a youth in their bedroom.

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When The 28-Year-Old Char Kuey Teow Seller Arrived Home At 2am, He Saw His 32-Year-Old Wife And 19-Year-Old Stall Helper Naked In His Bedroom

The incident occurred at about 2am Wednesday, at a house rented by the suspect in Kampung Langgar near here. The suspect and his family moved into the house about a week ago.

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It was learnt that the man had literally caught the duo with their pants down when he returned home earlier than usual.

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His Wife Had Not Expected Him To Return Home Early As He Had Extended His Business Hours Up To 4am For The World Cup

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He had extended his business hours till about 3am or 4am since the World Cup began, but was have believed to have gone home earlier to watch the match between Brazil and Mexico, which started at 3am.

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The man had apparently extended his business hours up to 4am since the World Cup tournament started last Friday and he was not expected to return home when the youth sneaked into the house to be with the wife.

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In Rage, The Man Grabbed A Parang And Attacked The Wife And Helper

A 28-year-old fried keow teow seller slashed and seriously wounded his 32-year-old wife and 19-year-old stall helper with a parang after discovering the duo naked in the same room in his rented house.

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In a fit of anger, the 28-year-old fried kue teow seller grabbed a parang and attacked his 32-year-old wife and the 19-year-old stall helper in the 2am incident.

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His Wife Suffered From Slash Wounds While The Other Man's Left Hand Was Almost Severed

Both were admitted to the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital here.
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The suspect's wife sustained serious cuts on her left thigh and the stall helper's left hand was almost severed in the incident. Both were admitted to the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital here.

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The Man Surrendered Himself To The Nearest Police Station After Slashing The Two Victims

The 28-year-old suspect surrendered to the nearest police station after slashing the two victims.

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Police Has Remanded The Suspect And Will Investigate The Case Under Section 320 Of Penal Code For Causing Grievous Hurt

Kota Star police chief Assistant Commissioner Adzaman Md Jan confirmed the incident and said police had classified the case under Section 326 of Penal Code for causing grievous hurt.

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Police obtained a week-long remand order against the suspect beginning today.

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Cute Dog Dad Teaches His Puppy To Bark By Woofing Along With Her For Treats

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Fitness enthusiast David Chen has been making a name for himself through social media platforms.
However, a recent clip of him and his pet beagle have been making huge waves on the Internet for the cutest reason.

In a clip uploaded to his TikTok page, Chen can be seen sitting next to his three-year-old beagle, Daisy, while teaching her how to bark. A woman, who can be seen at brief moments throughout the clip, asks both Chen and Daisy to woof at different intervals.Chen woofs at the beginning of the clip, and the woman proceeds to give him a "treat" for it. Upon seeing her owner get a treat for woofing, Daisy slowly gets braver and lets out a soft woof, before getting louder with each request.At one point, Chen cheers for Daisy as she lets out a mighty woof, receiving her much-deserved treats in the process.By the end of the clip, Daisy can be heard woofing with full confidence.

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Receiving over two million views and 100,000 likes on the video at the time of writing, many people were impressed by how Chen's tactic quickly helped Daisy learn how to woof

Many people cheered Daisy on in the comments section, saying how proud they were of her once she started to woof."I'm the one getting super excited seeing her succeed to woof," penned one user.Another user also praised Chen for his involvement and effort in teaching Daisy to bark."I love how proud and happy y'all got when Daisy barked," the person wrote.

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One user also mentioned how they used the same method when their puppy was six months old, saying that it's an easy way to teach dogs through leading by example.

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Nevertheless, there were also a bunch of commenters who couldn't help but make light-hearted jokes in relation to the video."I'm over here woofing at the same time," joked one responder, while another asked where his treat was, as he woofed along with Daisy, too."When the dog woofed, why did I feel so proud like I scored 11A's," jested another user.

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Way to go, Daisy! All of Malaysia is so proud of you. ♡
Watch the full TikTok below:

  @apekgym Nakal betul Daisy ni… tapi kekadang bijak dan selalu comel!  #dogtraining #cutedog #doggy #doglover #smartdog #anjinglucu #anjingcomel #komedi #lucu #lawak #comedy #funnydog #fyp #longervideos  Funny video "Carmen Prelude" Arranging weakness(836530)

While Daisy learned how to bark in no time, another pooch "forgot how to walk" when he needed to go back home:

                Cheeky Dog Makes Veterinarian Carry Him Home After He Gets Lazy During An Evening Walk

"Four legs stepped out, two legs went home."

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After not seeing his owner's boyfriend for three days, this puppy got all the cuddles he deserved:

                Pupper Affectionately Cuddles With Owner's Boyfriend After Not Seeing Him For 3 Days

It's the tippy-toes for me :')

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Never Ever Toss A Coin Into A Plane's Engine For Good Luck!

A China Southern Airlines flight was delayed for five hours on Tuesday, 27 June, after an elderly Chinese woman threw metal coins into the plane's engine to ensure "good luck"

Her bizarre incident forced nearly 150 passengers to be evacuated from the plane that was scheduled to take off for Guangzhou in southern China.Following the incident, the Chinese woman was detained by police at Shanghai airport."The passenger, surnamed Qiu, who has no prior criminal record or mental health issues, claimed she tossed coins as a prayer for a safe flight," Shanghai Police said.

Fellow passengers spotted her tossing the coins inside the plane's engine from halfway up the boarding staircase

After crew members were alerted, they asked the passengers who had already boarded to get off the plane so that engineers could inspect the engine.Upon inspection, a total of nine metal coins were found. While eight of them were on the ground, one coin was found inside the engine.

China Southern Airlines flight from #Shanghai to #Guangzhou grounded for four hours after old lady throws coins into the engine pic.twitter.com/5Xwv2yVXqT— CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) June 27, 2017

While police have decided to not jail the woman because of her age, her superstition came at a heavy cost for the airline

According to local media estimation, the total cost of the delay and of opening up the engine to check it could be more than USD140,000.Moreover, it was sheer luck, in a sense, that someone spotted the woman's actions and alerted crew members before the flight took off."If nobody had reported someone throwing coins into the engine, the consequences could have been unthinkable,” a senior flight mechanic told Xinmin Evening News.

Meanwhile, the captain of the flight was quoted as saying the metal coins, if sucked up by the engine, could have caused serious damage, including engine failure

The flight was given a green light to take off after being delayed for five hours.

80-year-old woman under investigation for flipping coins into #aircraft #engine in Shanghai. She says she did it to wish for "good luck" pic.twitter.com/N4WKVfHt3Z— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) June 28, 2017

Now you know what NOT to do the next time you want to ensure "good luck" during your flight! ;)

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[VIDEO] "Seram, Naik Bulu Roma" - Gadis Ini Trauma Mandi Dalam Bilik Air Sambil Menyanyi

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Kita sering dengar orang tua-tua dulu pesan jangan menyanyi sambil mandi dalam bilik air

Hal ini kerana kemungkinan besar akan berlaku perkara yang tidak diingini jika kita sering menyanyi di dalam bilik air.Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini di TikTok apabila seorang gadis menceritakan pengalaman mistiknya semasa menyanyi sambil mandi di dalam bilik air mencuri perhatian netizen. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @indahsyafyra Aku traumaaa nak mandi dalam bilik air aku sendiri Scaryyy!! Real dia bagi  original sound - Indhsyfra_ - Indhsyfra_

Rakam bunyi pelik dan seram sampai meremang satu badan

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @indahsyafyra di laman TikToknya, gadis itu dilihat baru pulang dari kerja dan bersiap untuk mandi.Tidak dinafikan, dia mempunyai perangai yang suka menyanyi di dalam bilik air. Menurutnya, suara di dalam bilik air akan menjadi lebih sedap kerana ada gema.Apa yang lebih mengejutkan adalah apabila dia dilihat merakam nyanyiannya semasa mandi di dalam bilik air.Tetapi, lebih seram lagi apabila dia terdengar suara yang garau dan menyeramkan selepas mendengar semula rakaman nyanyiannya itu.Lihat video sambungan tentang penjelasan gadis itu di bawah:

  @indahsyafyra Reply to @yanazainol87  original sound - Indhsyfra_ - Indhsyfra_

  @indahsyafyra Reply to @lottastressss  original sound - Indhsyfra_ - Indhsyfra_

  @indahsyafyra Reply to @dindabeeya  original sound - Indhsyfra_ - Indhsyfra_

  @indahsyafyra Reply to @cixxeza jangan lepas ni hampa menyanyi , ada yang sambunggg ......  original sound - Indhsyfra_ - Indhsyfra_

"Dulu masa saya duduk asrama, zaman diploma selalu basuh baju sambil nyanyi, ada satu malam tu saya nyanyi pastu ada yang sambung" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut merasa seram. Malah, ada yang tak berani nak mandi selepas melihat video itu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu meraih 609K tontonan, 44K tanda suka dan 2K komen di TikTok. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Hm, auto seram pula nak mandi lama-lama dalam bilik air :'(

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7 Things That Separate Super Awesome Music Festivals From Ordinary Ones

1. The venue. Every venue gives you something different. Go all out muddy in Creamfields in the UK or chill out at Naeba Ski Resort for the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan. It's entirely up to you.

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2. The originality. It's not all about the headliners. Festival goers for Glastonbury, one of the world's oldest music festival, go for the atmosphere, arts and crafts. The line-ups are the icing on the cake.

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3. The magnitude. There are no rights or wrongs with partying in a crowd of 400,000 at Sunburn or going intimate with a musician in a small room. Each gives a unique experience.

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4. The production. Let's be real, people want to be blown away at a festival. Tomorrowland's elaborate design, Sensation's all white theme, or even the fireworks and light show at Defqon, all these adds to an epic experience.

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5. The activities. Another sign that a music festival is good are the side activities. SXSW has a film festival while Bonnaroo has stand up comedy running for attendees wanting a break from the music.

A stand up comedian performing at Bonnaroo.
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6. The music. Having a wide array of music acts from various genres hits the sweet spot. Festivals such as Coachella, Laneway, and more make sure there is something for everybody.

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7. You. Most importantly, the success of every good festival is YOU! You make the crowd and you travel a distance for the experience. No you, no festivals.

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Here's How Badly Malaysia's Broadband Speed Ranks Against The Rest Of The World

It would take 2 hours, 33 minutes and 3 seconds to download a high definition movie of 7.5 gigabytes (GB) with the kind of broadband speeds we have in Malaysia, according to a new data

Cable.co.uk, which produced the report titled New Worldwide Broadband Speed League, ranked 189 countries and took more than 63 million broadband speed tests.It revealed that Malaysia's broadband speeds are behind 62 other countries.According to the study, the data for which was collected across the 12 months up to 10 May this year, after a total number of 68,196 tests in the country, Malaysia's Mean Download Speed was 6.69Mbps, which is much lower than the average speed (10Mbps) deemed by telecoms watchdog Ofcom to be the minimum required to cope with the needs of a typical family or small business.

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In contrast, it would take people in Singapore just 18 minutes and 34 seconds to download a HD movie of 7.5 GB, which ranked as the world's fastest country with Mean Download Speed of 55.13Mbps

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Overall, 20 of the top 30 fastest-performing countries are located in Europe, and 17 of the 30 slowest-performing countries are in Africa

Globally, of the 189 countries ranked, 139 countries have failed to achieve the average speeds above 10Mbps—deemed to be the minimum speed required by consumers “to fully participate in a digital society” by UK’s telecoms regular, Ofcom.

Here's a list of the top 40 countries:

Notice that the United States doesn't make the cut among the top 20 countries. It was ranked 21 ahead of Canada at 26 and United Kingdom, which was ranked 31.

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You can access the full league table here, via Google Docs.

On the other hand, this is not the only study where Malaysia ranked poorly. In 2015, content delivery network services firm Akamai Technologies Inc in its report back then had listed Malaysia at 70, ranking it behind Sri Lanka and Thailand in average Internet speeds.

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What do you think about the study and the rankings it has given to the countries? Do comment below to share your thoughts with us.


Man Whose Extortion Led To A Penang Teen's Suicide Has Been Jailed For 21 Months

20-year-old G. Vieshnuu, who acted to extort a 17-year-old girl by threatening to upload her private photos, pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal intimidation and one count of possession of pornographic materials at the Magistrate's Court in Balik Pulau yesterday, 19 August

Following his guilty plea, the 20-year-old accused was sentenced at the Magistrate's Court for the three charges. Of which, two are under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation and the third one is under Section 292(a) of the same code for possession of pornographic materials.While he was sentenced to five years' jail in total, the unemployed man will only spend 21 months behind bars as Magistrate Khalijah Mohd Khalid ordered the prison sentence to run concurrently.The 17-year-old girl from Penang jumped to her death from an apartment building on 10 August.

Here's a breakdown of the sentencing imposed by the court

The accused was sentenced to 19 months in jail for the first intimidation charge.According to New Straits Times, he admitted to criminal intimidation against the victim's 29-year-old sister by threatening to circulate the teenager's private photos on social media on 3 August.Vieshnuu was sentenced to 20 months in jail for the second intimidation charge.The accused had called up the victim's mother and demanded to speak to her, claiming that is her boyfriend. When his demand was denied, he threatened to publicise the teen's private photos.He was sentenced to 21 months in jail for the third count for the offence of possessing pornographic materials in the form of videos and photos inside his cellphone and trying to disseminate obscene material.All three sentencing comes together at five years along with RM17,000 fine in total. However, due to the jail sentences ordered to run concurrently, Vieshnuu will only spend one year and nine months in jail.

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According to New Straits Times' reporter Audrey Dermawan, Vieshnuu looked like he was in a daze when Magistrate Khalijah sentenced him

Prior to the sentencing, his counsel Jeorge Sheak had urged the Magistrate to impose a minimum fine to serve as a lesson instead of a jail term, saying that "if he is sentenced to imprisonment, I hope the court can convert it to three months of community service as punishment instead".According to Sheak, Vieshnuu regretted his actions after spending two weeks in remand and immediately pleaded guilty to the charges at the first available opportunity."While I understand the severity of the offence, I hope my client will be given a second chance to turn over a new leaf. I believe my client should be rehabilitated instead of punished," he said.However, deputy public prosecutor Rais Imran Hamid pressed for a deterrent sentence.

Previously, the 20-year-old was arrested from Kuala Kangsar, where police found explicitly edited photos of other women on his mobile:

                Penang Teen Dies By Suicide After Extortion By Man Who Allegedly Makes Fake Nudes Of Women

Claiming to be her boyfriend, the man threatened to leak the victim's private photos on Facebook.

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Meanwhile, PDRM has received a total of 1,721 reports of sexual crimes committed against children in the first six months of 2020:

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Woman Lost Her Medical License Because She Posted "Sexy" Modelling Photos Online

29-year-old Nang Mwe San from Myanmar was stripped of her medical license after posting "sexy" photos on Instagram and Facebook

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The photos are from the Burmese woman's modelling career, which she started two years ago, NextShark reported.She had spent years working for various non-profit medical groups before deciding to halt her medical career in order to pursue modelling more seriously.

In January, the Myanmar Medical Council allegedly approached her stating that her racy photos were not in compliance with "traditional Myanmar culture"

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The council cited a broadly worded rule giving it the power to revoke the license of anyone unable to carry out his or her duties "in accordance with the qualifications of a medical practitioner"."They didn't call me a model. Instead, they told me I have a behaviour disorder," she told The New York Times.

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She was then forced to sign an agreement stating that she must remove the risqué photos or risk losing her license. After ignoring the warnings, the woman's license was officially revoked on 3 June.

San maintained that she was always appropriately dressed when working as a doctor.
"Here there is so much sexism... They don't want women to have higher positions. And they judge women on what we wear," she said.

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According to The New York Times, the medical council that revoked the doctor's license is comprised of 11 men and two women. It was reported that women in medical school in Myanmar have claimed that they are expected to obtain higher grades compared to their male counterparts just to be admitted.San also revealed that she made more money as a model than she did as a physician.

The 29-year-old plans to appeal the ruling so that she can return to her medical career someday

"Society doesn't own women's bodies. My body, my right," she wrote on Facebook.

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Meanwhile, women in Malaysia are often told to dress appropriately to avoid rape and sexual harassment:

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The poster cited religious scripture and key figures to justify why women should dress appropriately.

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The lecture was part of a marriage course conducted by JAWI.

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[VIDEO] Malaysian Model Graces The Runway Of Milan Fashion Week 2022

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A Malaysian model has graced the Italian runways of Milan Fashion Week 2022 in its return to physical shows since the pandemic began

From bright newcomers to fashion mainstays, international fashion designers took to display their latest collections at the Fall/Winter show from 22 February to 28 February.Among the models donning the incredible pieces on the fashion runways was a Kuala Lumpur native, Vanizha Vasanthanathan.She was seen strutting in designs by new Italian labels Marco Rambaldi and ACT N°1.The 29-year-old herself has also taken to Instagram to celebrate her appearance."Living my dream and trust me it was not an easy journey!" she wrote in one of her posts.

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Although she was excited, Vanizha is no stranger to runway modelling and the world of high fashion

According to The Star, she made her modelling debut at the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week in 2014, then later broke into the international modelling scene at the Lakme Fashion Week in India in 2016.The professional model and classically-trained Odissi dancer has been featured in many other local and international fashion events and publications since.She has also been on the runways of Beijing Fashion Week and Jakarta Fashion Week.

Image via @vanizhavasanthanathan (Instagram)

Image via @vanizhavasanthanathan (Instagram)

Image via @vanizhavasanthanathan (Instagram)

As an advocate for inclusivity, the stunning 29-year-old is also the first Malaysian Indian to be in an international campaign for world-renowned brand Sephora

In a recent interview with Vogue on 25 February about racism in the global creative industry, Vanizha said she has never seen someone like herself — ordinary, dark-skinned, and belonging to an ethnic minority — in any major advertisements growing up. To have pulled off the many milestones in her career and to see her face appear on large billboards across the world, she said is not only a victory for her, but for every other person like her.

Image via @vanizhavasanthanathan (Instagram)

Watch a short clip of Vanizha walking in Milan here:

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Agong's Daughter Calls For Decriminalisation Of Suicide

Yang di-Pertuan Agong's eldest daughter, Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku Puteri Iman Afzan Al Sultan Abdullah, has urged the government to decriminalise suicide

According to Tengku Iman, suicide must be decriminalised in order to end the stigmatisation of mental health."Throughout my mental health journey, I have always felt that stigma is the biggest hurdle that we face and that more must be done. If we continue to penalise those who attempt suicide, it will only continue to perpetuate the stigmatisation of mental health," New Straits Times quoted her as saying."Criminalising suicide does not address the underlying factors that cause such attempts in the first place, rather, it has the opposite effect as the criminal element discourages those suffering from seeking help and treatment," said the 27-year-old princess."We must start somewhere and win battles first to win the war against stigmatisation. Decriminalising suicide is one of these battles."

Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku Iman Afzan Al-Sultan Abdullah (centre).
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Tengku Iman, who is a staunch mental health advocate as well as the royal patron of the Mental Illness Awareness and Support Association (MIASA), was speaking at the launch of MIASA's new crisis management centre at the Orchid Clubhouse, Petaling Jaya on Thursday, 10 September.She was also named the international patron of World Mental Health Day 2020.According to The Star, her new appointment is recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) following the recommendation made by the World Federation For Mental Health (WFMH).

She said Malaysia should step up in amending the law, especially when most countries no longer classify attempted suicide as a crime

Image via Nurul Syazana Rose Razman/New Straits Times

Tengku Iman said Malaysia has already made a name for itself to the world when it managed to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, hence decriminalising suicide can help keep the ball rolling on the positive global outlook."Malaysia has gone through great lengths to manage the COVID-19 pandemic and our efforts have received praise. I am certain that we have set standards on what good public health management should be," she said in conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day yesterday."We should keep the momentum going by also setting standards on what good mental healthcare should be, and it must be part of our recovery in the 'new normal' phase."She also stressed that there must be sustainable and viable mechanisms for people to access mental healthcare before the law is amended to decriminalise suicide.The Pahang royalty said such arrangements must precede decriminalisation of suicide so that individuals facing mental health challenges can come forward without fear or hesitation.

Earlier in the same event, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba the number of attempted suicide cases this year is lower than in 2019

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"A total of 465 attempted suicide cases were recorded between January and June this year, compared to the same period in 2019, where there were 675 cases," said Dr Adham.Meanwhile, up to 11,791 calls were made to the Ministry of Health's (MOH) psychosocial support hotline between 25 March and 31 August this year.Among the calls, half of the calls were related to stress, anxiety, and despair."Calls were also made on information related to COVID-19 (17%), marital issues including domestic violence (8%), followed by financial issues (7.4%), and psychiatric problems (3.4%)," said the minister.

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.
If you or anyone you know may be at risk of suicide, please call these Malaysian hotlines:

1. BEFRIENDERS KL24-hourContact: +603-76272929Skype: BefKL Skype 1Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter2. TALIAN KASIH24-hourContact: 15999WhatsApp: +6019-2615999Email: [email protected]Website | FacebookFor a more thorough directory of resources, head over to the Malaysian Mental Health Association's website.

If you wish to talk to professionals in person or online, check out this list:

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Young Malaysians Share How Their Experience With Cancer Changed Their Lives

It’s estimated that cancer will affect 1 in 4 Malaysians by the time they turn 75 years old

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This means we will probably come across family members or friends who have cancer, and maybe even have to go through it ourselves. The thing about cancer is that it not only affects the patient, but also impacts the patient's loved ones emotionally, psychologically, and financially.

To better understand how cancer can impact our lives, we asked a few young Malaysians to share their experiences with cancer:

1. Giridhran Palani, known as Giri, is a 23-year-old biomedical science student at Monash University Malaysia. He is also a stage 3 nasopharyngeal cancer survivor.

Image via Giridhran Palani

“I was diagnosed with cancer at 20. I was a young, healthy athlete, and I didn’t smoke or drink, so the news came to me as a big surprise. The only symptoms besides the regular cold or flu were occasional nosebleeds and a tiny bulge the size of a marble on my neck.”What followed were three painful months of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. During this time, Giri had to be tube-fed because his throat was inflamed from the radiotherapy, making it too painful to eat normally. Worse still, he lost his mobility and had to be isolated for fear of infection.

His best friend, Jia Vern, recounts how Giri remained strong through it all

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“For three months during his treatment, he disappeared from everyone’s life. We were all worried, but we knew he needed space and time for himself. There were occasions when I feared I was losing my best friend forever, but I would remember his words, "Don't you dare ah, I'm not even crying.” I thought I was being strong for him but really, he was the one being tough for all of us."

Giri emerged from this experience a changed man, and shares what he’s learnt through it all

“The only advice I can give is to remain strong, it's really not an easy journey and there will be huge bumps along the road during the treatment, but the only way you're gonna make it through is if you push and tell yourself you're going to make it no matter what. So just keep fighting.Through this ordeal, my family has also become more health conscious in terms of food and exercise. Thankfully we had insurance that covered the entire cost of the treatment, so I’d strongly encourage anyone to get health insurance just to be safe."

Watch Giri’s story on Millennials of KL below:

“The funny thing is that I never thought I was never going to make it. But there were times I wish I wouldn't make it,...Posted by Millennials of KL on Wednesday, 18 April 2018

2. Syahirah is a 27-year-old teacher. The eldest of three, she had to take care of her mum who was diagnosed with breast cancer, while managing the household.

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“When I first found out, I was so shocked and gutted. I kept wondering, “Why her?” Before this, she really took care of her body, ate properly, and had organic health supplements. No one in our family had cancer before, and I did not expect it at all. I was just scared of losing my mother.”For Syahirah, the hardest part was having to watch her mother go through six cycles of chemotherapy.“She grew weak and lethargic. She did not want to eat and often vomited. The pain was simply unbearable, especially when I saw my mother’s hair falling, one by one, until she became bald.”

Nevertheless, Syahirah and her family chose to face this situation with positivity

Image via Syahirah

“The doctor told my mum to be happy and not stressed out, because stress may trigger cancer to spread faster. So as a family, we came together to become my mum’s support system, constantly motivating her and helping her fight the fear.”Thankfully, Syahirah’s family did not face financial difficulties, as the treatment was covered by her father’s company insurance. When asked what advice she has for others, Syahirah believes that cancer is never the final straw.“You can fight cancer, anyone can. You need to fill yourself with positivity, and don’t forget to always pray, pray, and pray. Even though my mum survived and it has been 6 years, I haven't stopped praying for her. And yes, the most important thing is to never give up!"

3. Sher, a 32-year-old insurance agent, lost a friend during college due to blood cancer

Rosline and Sher
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"I was 20, and Rosline was 19 at the time. We were best friends in college, so when I first heard that she had blood cancer, I was sad and upset. She stopped coming to school because of treatment, and she only ever allowed me to visit her once.Nevertheless, we talked and texted a lot on the phone. She was the one who introduced me to my husband (or my future boyfriend at that point), and kept bugging me about our progress as a couple. Then one day, she stopped replying."

Sher was finally allowed to visit Rosline in the hospital, but by then Rosline was already weak and balding, no longer able to talk

"It was the first time cancer had taken away a friend of mine. So when Rosline passed on, I was confused and I couldn't understand. It took me many years before I grew mature enough to come to terms with it.The most recent experience I've had with cancer is with my mother-in-law, who's been bedridden for over six months due to breast cancer. That's why I'd encourage everyone out to go for regular checkups, because the healthiest people can still get cancer.  And never think that insurance is a liability—you'll never know when you need it."


14 Things To Know About Changes To The Sedition Act. What's Considered Seditious Now?

On Tuesday, 7 April, amendments to the Sedition Act were tabled and on Friday, 10 April, after a 14-hour long debate, the bill has been passed, making the updated Sedition Act an official law now

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Parliament today passed a Bill to amend the Sedition Act 1948 after a record debate, effectively granting wider jurisdiction to the authorities to take action on speech or activities that are seen as seditious in nature.The Bill was passed on a simple majority following a voice vote at 2.30am, after it was debated for over 14 hours and was subjected to one bloc vote at the second reading that ended with 108 MPs for and 79 against.Putrajaya previously pledged to repeal the Sedition Act that critics say is used to stifle political opposition and dissent, but later announced in November last year that it will be retained and expanded instead.

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What's the deal with the new Sedition Act? We give you the gist of it:

1. From promising to repeal the Sedition Act to amending it, Najib's reason for doing so was due to concerns over recent acts of excessive provocation

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The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department said when there was a proposition to repeal the Act, various parties, including intellectuals and professionals, wanted the legislation to be retained to maintain harmony in the country."They are worried that provocations against the royal institution, religion, race, and language will become common especially via social media. So they voiced their concerns because they are extremely worried that provocation will spark tensions when people insult their race or religion," [Nancy Shukri] told reporters at Parliament's lobby. However, Nancy said she was relieved when Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak decided to retain it with some amendments.

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2. With amendments to the Sedition Act, it is hoped to allow the government to be more transparent

The amendment is in line with the aspiration of the government to be more open and enable the public to give feedback or criticism against the government towards setting up an administration which is transparent and responsible in Malaysia.

        thesundaily.my

3. In one of the changes to the Sedition Act 1948, criticising the government is not considered seditious but criticising Malay rulers is

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The act of inciting hatred, contempt or causing dissatisfaction against the government will no longer be offences under the Sedition Act when an amendment to the act is approved.

        thesundaily.my

However, the Malay rulers are still off limits and inciting hatred, contempt or dissatisfaction against that institution will land you in jail for a lengthier time.

        malaysiakini.com

4. It is also considered not seditious to criticise the judiciary

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This bill is also aimed at deleting paragraph 3(1)(c) of the same act to make the act of sowing hatred or contempt or raising dissatisfaction towards the administration of justice in Malaysia no longer regarded as inciting, and as such, would no longer be dealt with as an offence under the act.

        thesundaily.my

5. Insulting religion, however, is a big no-no in order to keep the peace

Nevertheless, to protect the sanctity of religions professed by the multi-religious communities in the country, the government proposed that any individual spreading bad feelings, hostility or hatred between any person or group by using religion, be regarded as having committed an offence under the act.However, to avoid ambiguity, in relation to Islam, religion refers to the Hukum Syarak as codified under any written law and shall not include any deviant teachings.

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6. Punishment under the updated Sedition Act will be compulsory jail time instead of a fine previously

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The updated Sedition Act, however, removes a fine as punishment, replacing it with a compulsory jail term.Furthermore, the old law provided for a maximum jail term of up to three years allowing the courts to maybe let off an offender with only a few months jail. But the latest version of the Sedition Act guarantees a convicted person a minimum of three years behind bars which can go up to seven years.The new Sedition Act also stipulates a new kind of offence whereby any act of sedition that leads to bodily injury or damage of property will be punishable by at least five years in jail and up to 20 years behind bars.

        malaysiakini.com

7. Bail conditions will be less lenient and offenders - including young and first-time offenders - can be denied bail if injuries or damages were caused

For sedition offences resulting in bodily injury or damage to property, an accused can be denied bail if this is backed by a public prosecutor in writing ie. that it would not be in public interest to grant bail.This particular offence also excludes all forms of leniency meaning a young offender or a first-time offender will not be let off lightly.

        malaysiakini.com

8. Offenders charged with sedition will have their passport seized (so they can't pull an Alvin Tan)

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In what appeared to be a response to those who fled the country after being charged with sedition, anyone charged with committing sedition (Section 4) must now surrender their passports.If the accused has yet to have any international travel documents, the courts can order the Immigration director-general not to issue any such documents until the case is resolved.

        malaysiakini.com

9. Judicial discretion will be taken away, making sentencing a bit dicey in the Sedition Act

Now, the worrying parts of the amendment bill. First of all, the bill will take away judicial discretion in sentencing. The Court no longer has the option to impose fines upon conviction of a Section 4 sedition offence. Instead, there is now an imprisonment sentence of 3 years. The maximum sentence will also be increased to up to 7 years.There is absolutely no justification for this. For an Act as wide as the Sedition Act, with no element of intention that must be proven, as well as the disproportionately high conviction rate, judicial discretion in sentencing may at least cushion some of the more draconian aspects of the law. It may be difficult for the Court to acquit a person as the Act casts a wide net on what is deemed to be seditious, but at the very least the Court has options when it comes to sentencing. The bill will take away that option.

        themalaymailonline.com

10. Changes to the Sedition Act will further be clamping down on electronic media and publication

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Even though the old Sedition Act has been used to charged individuals for offences committed online, the updated law makes it clearer by defining publications to include "by electronic means".It also now allows the courts to issue a prohibition order requiring the person who publishes allegedly seditious material to remove it from the electronic platform and further bar the person from accessing any electronic devices.Failing to remove the said material is an offence punishable with a fine of up to RM5,000 or a one-year jail term or both. Subsequent failure to comply after conviction will be subjected to a RM3,000 fine and a year's jail in default of payment.

        malaysiakini.com

11. A person can be charged under sedition for sharing or re-tweeting content, or simply hosting material deemed as seditious

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The government also tabled proposed revisions to the Bill in Parliament today that make it an offence to disseminate seditious speech, with a civil liberties lawyer saying that this means social media users will be held liable for sharing seditious remarks on Facebook or retweeting them, even if they are not the maker of such remarks.

        themalaymailonline.com

Previously, it was an offence to print, publish, sell, offer for sale, distribute or reproduce any seditious material. However, an additional phrase has been added to the Act namely "cause to be published".This means someone can be guilty of sedition even if he or she was not directly involved with the material ie. such as hosting the material for an alleged offender. However, protection clauses such as not having knowledge of the seditious material still stand.

        malaysiakini.com

12. According to Bar Council President, the updated Sedition Act also has more room for the potential abuse of power

Bar Council president Steven Thiru.
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[Bar Council president Steven Thiru] said this aggravated form of sedition which required only a tenuous link between the act of sedition and "bodily harm or property damage "could be easily abused by, for example, agent provocateurs."This is unprecedented and unjustified. Bail cannot be used as a form of punishment when there is no conviction. Bail is denied for very serious crimes and sedition, by any stretch, cannot fall under that category," he added.Moreover, he said the denial of bail depended on a certificate in writing of the public prosecutor."The judge has no discretion on whether or not to grant bail once the certificate is issued by the prosecutor. Again, judicial discretion on a critical matter in criminal proceedings is taken out of the hands of the judiciary," he said.

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13. The amendments on the Sedition Act received criticisms from lawmakers of both sides, Pakatan Rakyat and Barisan Nasional

Lawmakers from both sides of the divide have criticised the proposed amendments to the Sedition Act 2015, which, they said, are alarming and draconian in nature.Speaking to the New Straits Times today, lawmakers from Pakatan and Barisan Nasional were critical of the new proposed amendments, which seek to allow the prosecution to deny anyone charged with Sedition from being released on bail.“My view is that power to grant bail should be left to the discretion of the court. If the prosecution has reason to believe bail should not be granted, then they should argue it before a judge who will decide. Bail pertains to freedom of an individual pending trial,” said DAP’s Puchong member of parliament and lawyer Gobind Singh Deo.

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14. "The government is declaring war on its people," Datuk Ambiga said of the amendments to the Sedition Act as well as the introduction of POTA

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'In fact, if I could quote someone who said this yesterday, by Pota and amendments to the Sedition Act, the government is declaring war on its people and I want to know why they are doing that."We are very concerned with the provisions they are proposing and we are very concerned that they have increased the punishment, that they have removed a lot of the discretion of the courts, and we see all that through the Act (Sedition Act)."[Datuk Ambiga Sreenavasan] also expressed worry over the way amendments to the Sedition Act would be debated, appearing to suggest that the Bill may be bulldozed through, especially when it was only made accessible to lawmakers in the august House yesterday.

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With the updated Sedition Act, would we be seeing more people being investigated and charged?

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PH-Led Selangor Bans Alcohol, Cigarettes, And Vape In Public Parks Effective Immediately

Selangor has decided to ban alcohol, cigarettes, as well as electronic cigarettes at all public parks effective immediately

The state Local Government, Public Transportation, and New Village Development exco Ng Sze Han made an official announcement at a press conference in Dewan Negeri Selangor today, 14 July.According to the press release issued on Facebook, he said, "The Selangor state government has added alcohol and smoking activities including vaping to the list of offences in the Selangor State Local Park By-Laws 2005."

State Local Government, Public Transportation, and New Village Development exco Ng Sze Han.
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Pakatan Harapan-led Selangor will be the first state in Malaysia to implement the ban

Ng added, "Nowadays, a healthy lifestyle is becoming a practice and priority for the people of Malaysia. Playgrounds and recreational parks are also increasingly visited by all walks of life including children and senior citizens for sports and family activities.""For the comfort and health of the visitors after COVID-19, it is time to ban drinking alcohol and smoking in playgrounds and recreational parks," he said.

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Previously, smoking and drinking alcohol were not considered prohibited activities under the Selangor State Local Park By-Laws 2005

The law will be enforced by the local state authorities and violators will be charged a maximum fine of RM1,000.

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Earlier in June, the Selangor state government passed legislation that prohibits foreigners from owning business licences:

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The Full Story About Virgin Airlines Plane 'Hijack' Scare

Drunk Passenger Who Sparked Hijack Scare On Virgin Airline Arrested

Handcuffed and being led away from plane at gunpoint ... Matt Lockley is taken from the Virgin Australia flight at Denpasar
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A Virgin Australia plane flying to Bali was the focus of a hijack scare after an apparently drunk passenger attempted to enter the plane's cockpit. The security alert began when Indonesian officials said the pilot of the Boeing 737 flight from Brisbane reported a hijack attempt. When the plane landed at Bali's airport it was escorted away from the terminal by military trucks, with other flights grounded, witnesses at the airport said.

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However, the local airport manager for Virgin Australia, Heru Sudjatmiko, told local TV the disturbance was caused by a seemingly drunk passenger, a 28-year-old Australian, who was acting aggressively and had to be handcuffed by crew after trying to enter the cockpit. "This is no hijacking, this is a miscommunication," he was quoted as saying by AFP. "What happened was there was a drunk person. Too much alcohol consumption caused him to act aggressively.

        thedailystar.net

Virgin Blue Airlines Is Australia's Second Largest Airlines

A Virgin passenger plane has been hijacked on its way to Bali from Brisbane, it was reported today  Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2612867/BREAKING-NEWS-Virgin-passenger-plane-hijacked-forced-land-Bali-airport.html#ixzz2zsmdaStu  Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
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Virgin Blue Airlines, also known as Virgin Australia, is the country’s second largest airline.
Started in 2000 with just two planes, within a decade it was expanded to serve 29 cities in Australia and destinations in New Zealand as well as Bali in Indonesian, Phuket in Thailand, Abu Dhabi in the UAE and Los Angeles.

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The Plane Has Now Landed At The Denpasar Airport

The plane was reportedly circulating above the airport for a while before it could land. The plane has landed at and is sitting on the tarmac at the Denpasar airport, ABC news reports quoting police officials.

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A Virgin Airlines Official Says The Passenger Who Tried To Enter The Cockpit Was Drunk

ITV News quotes a Virgin Airline official as saying that the passenger who tried to enter the cockpit was a drunk, and the plane has not been hijacked. The news channel also states that the passenger has been arrested.

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A Passenger Had Tried To Enter The Cockpit And Take Over The Plane

A passenger is detained in Police have told Indonesian TV that a passenger tried to enter the cockpit and take over the plane but has since been arrested.

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The Pilot Was Forced To Enter The Special Hijack Code And Made Efforts To Land

But Reuters quotes a local television channel as stating that a passenger tried to enter the cockpit of the Virgin Airlines flight, and the pilot called it a "hijack"

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According to unverified reports, a passenger tried to enter the cockpit while the plane was in air, forcing the pilot to enter the special hijack code and then immediately made efforts to land.

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A Spokesman For The Indonesian Military, Major General Fuad Basya, Says They Are Trying To Have Communications With The Airplane

A spokesman for the Indonesian military, Major General Fuad Basya, confirmed the hijack.
"We are now trying to have communications with the airplane but are still unable to do so. The airplane is now at one end of the runway," he said.

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Bali Police Chief Confirmed That The Virgin Flight That Was Travelling From Brisbane Was Hijacked

Location: The Virgin Blue jet was forced to land at Bali airport after being hijacked en route from Brisbane  Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2612867/BREAKING-NEWS-Virgin-passenger-plane-hijacked-forced-land-Bali-airport.html#ixzz2zskayTZ8  Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
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"We got information that a 737-800 from Brisbane to Bali has been hijacked," Indoneisan Air Force spokesman Hadi Tjahjanto told MetroTV television station, according to news agency AFP.

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Sabah Govt Apologises After Photos Show Students Housed At Unhygienic Quarantine Centres

The Sabah state government recently received flak for putting returning Malaysian students from overseas at quarantine centres with terrible living conditions

Last Friday, 27 March, PPBM Sabah Armada deputy chief Ceasar Mandela Malakun took to Facebook to highlight that the students were being kept in "improper, nasty, and squalid" quarantine centres throughout the state. The photos and videos Ceasar posted show that some of these students are ordered to stay in a cement-floored house with little to no home appliances. The walls and pipes in the shower room are covered with black moulds and it does not have a water heater.Worst of all, as the person filming the video said, they were forced to use a toilet on the balcony, which does not have a door and it is facing the roads."I think this is a new trend for toilets, it is called 'a hole in the ground open toilet concept, with a hole in the ceiling'," said the student. The video was even shared by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Saya baca kat FB tadi.

Ini keadaan pusat kuarantin yang disediakan kerajaan di Sabah.Posted by Najib Razak on Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Many family members of these students were heartbroken to see their children or siblings come back to Malaysia only to be treated like "prisoners" living in jail-like conditions

Among them is Alice (not her real name) who told SAYS that her younger sister recently came back from the UK and was forced to stay in a dusty quarantine centre in Penampang.She said she agreed with the government's order to quarantine all returning Malaysians, but the quarantine centres must at least meet a certain cleanliness standard - especially when hygiene plays a big part in keeping COVID-19 at bay.Alice said she and other returning students' family members fought hard to pressure the local government to relocate the students out of the horrid quarantine centre."They stayed only one night at the centre and shifted out the next day. (The shift was possible) after we fought for our rights with the government from the moment they arrived in Kota Kinabalu until they were finally transferred to a hotel," said Alice.Now that her sister is in the eighth day of quarantine, Alice is concerned about the standard operating procedure of the Ministry of Health (MOH). According to her, MOH personnel do not conduct temperature checks on every quarantined member in the hotel every day.

A makeshift quarantine centre in Sepanggar, Kota Kinabalu.
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One returning student also shared his experience of being quarantined in Sabah once he returned from the UK

"I am a student in the UK. The threat of lockdown in the UK and coupled with uncertainty made me decide to return to Malaysia," explained Joshua."After travelling 35 hours (with layovers and overnight at the airport), I finally arrived home at KLIA on 26 March. It wasn't easy; my flight was changed three times, cost 60% more than usual, and the frequency of bus and train services in the UK was being reduced."His difficult journey to return home continued even after he arrived in Sabah. According to him, the day he arrived in Sabah was the day the state government announced mandatory quarantines for every returning Malaysian."Prior to this, my parents had checked with the airport daily but there was no notice, no warning, no press statement at all. I spoke to a number of passengers and they all felt the same; people were forced into quarantine and not given a choice," Joshua related.He said the treatment he received was rather intimidating as he was surrounded by armed policemen carrying submachine guns, which he said felt like he "was arrested and detained for a crime".

A makeshift quarantine centre in Sepanggar, Kota Kinabalu.
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Joshua was then instructed to go to a makeshift quarantine centre at a bomba hostel in Sepangar, where six people would share a same room

"I found out that the bomba hostel at Sepangar was so bad that it defies logic. No water, third world toilet, worse than immigrant camp. And worst of all, 28 tabligh members were housed there too. How can they allow high-risk persons to be housed with healthy people? I consider myself so lucky as I felt that I dodged a bullet here," he elaborated.It was after Joshua's father and other parents' strong protest against the authorities that granted them to transfer to a different quarantine centre in Penampang.

A makeshift quarantine centre in Sepanggar, Kota Kinabalu.
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After Malaysians learned about their plight, many flooded the social media posts to criticise the local government and share their concern

Netizens said such living conditions will lead to other health complications, such as dysentery."Something must be done to upgrade this quarantine center, it looks inappropriate and less hygienic environment to reside in (sic). COVID-19 is one thing but other diseases may also be easily spread in such a place," commented a Malaysian.

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Some netizens who can recognise the quarantine centre from the photos said the building was abandoned years ago.

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On Sunday, 29 March, the Sabah state government apologised for the poor arrangement and vowed that they would rectify the mistake

A makeshift quarantine centre in Sepanggar, Kota Kinabalu.
Image via Alice (Provided to SAYS)

The Star reported Sabah Health director Datuk Dr Christina Rundi as saying that they are taking steps to improve the living conditions in these quarantine centres:- Bomba Academy in Sepanggar, - Health Ministry Training Institute in Bukit Padang, and- Kota Kinabalu Polytechnic."We apologise for the inconvenience," Christina said following the public complaints.She said Monaco Boutique Hotel in Sadong Jaya is currently being used as a quarantine centre in Kota Kinabalu, adding that the state has a total of 20 quarantine centres with 658 people still being observed by the medical authorities.

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The Ministry of Health is currently considering to use hotels as quarantine centres:

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FamilyMart Is Offering 25% Off Oden For A Limited Time This February!

FamilyMart oden is great. It's quick, it's warm, and it's the perfect snack on a rainy day.

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Which is why I'm happy to announce that FamilyMart is having a 25% discount for oden from 5 February to 18 February!

And yes, it includes the ramen set.

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You can select from five starter bowls: - Corn set,- Ajitsuke tamago set, - Fish cake set, - Daikon set, and - Fish ball set.Then, choose your soup: original or tom yam flavour. If you're a spicy lover like me, get the tom yam soup.And add on any additional items, such as 'seafood tofu fish cake', 'King Crab Chunk', and 'crab fish cake'.

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The 'Oh My Oden' promotion is available anytime of the day at all FamilyMart outlets nationwide, except for Genting Highlands and klia2.

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Oh FamilyMart, you've done it again

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The Viral RM9,636 Bill For Alaskan King Crab Was Actually Just An Honest Mistake

A photo of an outrageous restaurant bill went viral over the weekend, where a customer was apparently charged a whopping RM9,636 for a live Alaskan king crab by a restaurant in Penang

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The photo was widely circulated on social media, especially on Facebook community pages and WhatsApp, where foodies and non-foodies alike debated the merit of the seemingly excessive charge.

However, it has emerged that there is more to the story than what was conveyed in that single viral photo. What actually happened was that a cashier had accidentally keyed in RM9,636 instead of RM963 during the dinner hour rush.

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According to The Star, a restaurant representative said that the error was spotted immediately and a new bill was issued after the first bill, which totalled to RM11,578.40, was voided.

In a set of receipts and credit card statements sent to The Star and Sin Chew Daily, it is shown that both the voided and correct bills were issued within minutes of each other

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Unfortunately, the customer had taken a photo of the first bill before receiving the voided one and posted it on Facebook, where it was shared widely without the voided and corrected bills.

In revealing the voided and corrected bills, a representative from the restaurant said, "We hope people will stop spreading misleading information."

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Dilanjutkan Atau Tidak? Status PKP Akan Diketahui Dalam Masa 72 Jam

Pada 25 Mac lalu, Kerajaan telah memutuskan untuk melanjutkan pelaksanaan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan sehingga 14 April 2020 ini

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Pengumuman itu telah dibuat sendiri oleh Perdana Menteri Malaysia, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin dalam satu sidang media khas.Beliau menjelaskan, "Saya memaklumkan pelanjutan tempoh ini lebih awal supaya saudara saudari lebih bersedia. "Anda yang berada di kampung tak perlu bergegas balik ke Kuala Lumpur hujung minggu ini. Duduklah dulu di kampung dan jangan ke mana-mana. Anak-anak yang sepatutnya balik ke asrama, tak perlu balik ke asrama lagi. Tunggu dulu."Pejabat-pejabat yang masih ditutup tak perlu dibuka lagi. Jika ada perkara penting yang nak diurus dalam tempoh dua tiga minggu yang akan datang, rancanglah dari sekarang bagaimana nak menguruskannya," katanya.

Hari ini merupakan hari ke-22 rakyat Malaysia telah menjalani Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) yang bermula sejak 18 Mac lalu

Apa yang menjadi tanda tanya pada masa ini adalah status PKP sama ada bakal dilanjutkan atau ditamatkan? Ia bakal diketahui oleh rakyat Malaysia dalam tempoh 72 jam ini iaitu pada hari Jumaat, 10 April 2020.Sememangnya ramai mengharapkan supaya tempoh PKP tidak dilanjutkan kerana setiap orang pasti ingin kembali kepada kehidupan normal, dapat bekerja, dapat keluar seperti biasa dan sebagainya. Namun, jika kerajaan mengambil keputusan untuk melanjutkan tempoh PKP, ia adalah jalan yang terbaik untuk mengekang penularan pandemik Covid-19 ini di Malaysia.Dalam masa yang sama, setiap orang juga perlu bekerjasama dengan duduk diam-diam di rumah supaya rantaian Covid-19 ini dapat diputuskan dengan segera.

Paling membimbangkan buat masa kini adalah Malaysia telah merekodkan kes 69 sporadik Covid-19 setakat ini. Perkara tersebut telah diumumkan oleh Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, semalam, 7 April.

Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
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Untuk pengetahuan umum, kes sporadik ini merupakan kes yang tidak diketahui asal-usul dan punca jangkitan dari mana kerana ia langsung tidak dapat dipastikan oleh sesiapa.Sementara itu, menurut laporan, Malaysia kini mempunyai sebanyak 170 kes baharu Covid-19 dengan satu lagi kematian direkodkan setakat 12 tengah hari semalam, menjadikan jumlah kes positif 3,963 kes membabitkan keseluruhan 63 kematian.

Sama-sama kita nantikan keputusan oleh pihak kerajaan mengenai status Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) ini pada hari Jumaat, 10 April nanti.

Ingat, patuhi arahan dan sila duduk di dalam rumah. Teruskan mengikuti perkembangan mengenai Covid-19 hanya di SAYS Seismik!

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U Mobile's Plan Allows Users To Stream Unlimited Music On Their Phone For Free

This Spotlight is sponsored by U Mobile.

Are you the kind of person who always has a tune in your head and your phone is pretty much your jukebox?

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Whether you're studying, working, travelling, or simply chilling in your room, you need music in your ears to survive yet another day.

U Mobile is now offering FREE UNLIMITED music streaming on your phone without utilising your data

How is it free? How does it work? For a limited time only, U Mobile's Music-Onz allows users to stream unlimited music free of charge, without affecting your data. That means you'll receive Music-on-Demand all-day long, no matter where you are or what you're doing.

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Its the first telco in Malaysia to offer its users unlimited music streaming for free

Postpaid users:Principle Hero Postpaid (P98) customers automatically receive Music-Onz completely free of charge. As a P98 customer, you'll get 30GB of high speed Internet, Unlimited Music-Onz, AND Unlimited calls to ALL networks.

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Broadband users:Users who are on any of U Mobile's postpaid broadband plans, whether on MiFi Modem, USB modem or SIM card, are also automatically entitled to free unlimited Music-Onz streaming.Prepaid users:Prepaid users will receive free, unlimited Music-Onz with a purchase of Unlimited Mobile Internet (UMI), which gives you three times more high speed data, free extra data for Video-Onz, and free calls everyday.

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Enjoy streaming tunes from any of these 20 major music partners:

Listen to:1. Apple Music2. Spotify3. JOOX4. Tidal5. KKBOX6. Raku7. BFM 89.98. ERA fm9. MY FM10. hitz fm11. MIX fm12. LiteFM13. Sinar FM14. THR Raaga15. THR Gegar16. MELODY FM17. Fly FM18. Hot FM19. One FM20. Kool FM Yup, pretty much all the stations you'll ever need.Whether you're studying in the library, working out at the gym, or chilling in your room, you'll get good vibes all the way with Music-Onz. :)

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Subscription chargers for individual music partners apply and free music streaming is valid for use in Malaysia only.

Postpaid users will also enjoy unlimited video streaming when viewing on Netflix, Facebook and more!

Unlimited Video-Onz data gives you the power to stream videos for free on Netflix, Facebook, YouTube, HyppTV, Astro On the Go and more. Yup, you won't have to worry about draining your data every month!

Sounds like a good plan? Get your Music-Onz with U Mobile now!

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How do you sign up? All active postpaid customer will get Music-Onz automatically. Terms and conditions apply. Visit the U Mobile website for more details.

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[VIDEO] Leka Sangat Main Telefon, Budak Ini Tak Sedar Semua Dah Tinggal Masuk Dalam Kereta

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

Zaman sekarang, telefon bimbit adalah menjadi keperluan buat semua orang

Hal ini kerana telefon bimbit semakin canggih dan kita boleh dapat semua maklumat daripadanya. Jadi, tidak hairanlah kenapa ramai sangat taksub dengan gajet ini.Namun, lain pula yang terjadi dengan video ini apabila seorang budak lelaki leka bermain telefon sehingga tidak sedar ditinggal telah menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @anasuha_93 Reply to @afrinaasraf04  original sound  - Anasuha93

Tak sedar semua ahli keluarga dah masuk dalam kereta

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan sebuah keluarga baru saja habis makan di sebuah warung yang tidak dikenal pasti.Namun, anak lelaki mereka dilihat begitu fokus melihat telefon sehingga tidak sedar mereka mahu beredar.Apa yang lebih melucukan lagi adalah mereka semua siap masuk ke dalam kereta untuk melihat reaksi anaknya, namun budak itu masih tidak menyedarinya.Mereka kemudian berpakat untuk cuba beredar seketika tetapi si anak tetap sama. Akhirnya selepas dipanggil baru dia perasan yang dia telah ditinggalkan.

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"Ni baru betul main fon sampai tak ingat dunia" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut merasa terhibur melihat gelagat keluarga itu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 1.5M views, 120.2K likes dan 1,859 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Aduhai dik, boleh tak perasan ya semua orang dah tak ada. Nasib baik dengar kena panggil :P

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High Court Rules M'sian Mums Can Pass Citizenship To Their Children Born Overseas

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Malaysian mothers have the right to pass citizenship to their children born overseas, according to a ruling by the Kuala Lumpur High Court

The High Court, in its landmark ruling today, 9 September, affirmed the right of Malaysian mothers to confer citizenship by operation of law on their children born abroad on an equal basis with Malaysian men.The Court ruled that Article 14(1)(b) of the Federal Constitution together with the Second Schedule, Part II, Section 1(b) of the Federal Constitution, pertaining to citizenship rights, must be read in harmony with Article 8(2) of the Federal Constitution, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender.

Judge Akhtar Tahir said the word "father" in the Second Schedule of the Federal Constitution must therefore be read to include mothers

He emphasised that the Courts are empowered to interpret the law to uphold the spirit of the Federal Constitution and ensure justice, adding that the case does not seek to change policy but rather apply existing law in a way that will find a remedy for the grievance of the plaintiffs."The grievance of the plaintiffs are real... the discrimination is apparent," he said.The plaintiffs are six mothers and the Association of Family Support and Welfare Selangor & KL (Family Frontiers), and the defendant is the Malaysian government, which sought to get the case struck out.

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The High Court ruling has sent a wave of joyous celebration amongst Malaysian mothers, including Family Frontiers president Suri Kempe

One of the mothers elatedly said that she "can't wait" to pass the happy news to her daughter."We have been applying for my daughter's citizenship since she was five months old," Myra said.

			I am so happy and I cannot wait to tell her that she is also Malaysian, just like her brother.
        Myra

Suri, while welcoming the decision, expressed gratitude and hope for an equal future for women."This is a huge relief for affected mothers because this judgment applies not just to the mothers directly involved in the case as plaintiffs, but to all Malaysian mothers who are similarly affected. This judgement recognises Malaysian women's equality, and marks one step forward to a more egalitarian and just Malaysia," she said.

Earlier, former law minister Azalina Othman had said that it is unfair that citizenship is only for the Malaysian husbands, not the wives:

                Azalina: It Doesn't Make Sense Why Mums Can't Pass Citizenship To Children Born Overseas

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Hotlink And Terengganu Artist Nas Suha Celebrate Local Culture Through Mural & NFT Launch

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This Spotlight is sponsored by Hotlink.

Meet Nas Suha, a Malaysian born-and-raised doodle illustrator and mural artist with an undying passion for art

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Hailing from Terengganu, Nas' love for art started from a young age, and could often be found doodling as a child. As an adult now, he continues to draw doodles, which is something he loves because it gives him freedom."It has no rules, endless possibilities, and I can draw whatever comes to mind. After the first stroke, I just keep creating — not knowing what the final outcome would look like. To me, that's the fun in doodling," said Nas.Though he graduated with a degree in engineering and worked in that field for a while, his passion for art soon led him to leave it behind and become a full-time artist. Now, you can find gorgeous murals drawn by Nas all over Malaysia. He has since had collaborations with multiple renowned brands and makes a living  through contests, commissions, and sales of his illustrations.

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Speaking on the importance of Internet to his career as an artist, Nas said, "Preserving heritage and culture through visual art, that's my goal. Whenever I need to find inspiration for my art, I tend to browse the Internet for new ideas."For me, posting my art online is what helps me grow my reach on social media."

Nas credits his mother as his biggest supporter even from his childhood days, as she would not only buy him art supplies, but also submit his drawings to art competitions on his behalf

One day, his mother brought home a bag of prizes, telling him that he had won an art competition. It was this incident that sparked Nas' confidence in his skills, and it wasn't until much later that he found out it had all been a ruse.

Because of what she did back then, had cause such a huge impact of what i am becoming today. I still keep drawing & it has become my main source of incomes.It has becomes my passion.Huge opportunities are coming non stop & i'm enjoying myself making arts. pic.twitter.com/s6DMZSOjBn—  (@NasSuha_) January 23, 2020

Recalling the incident, Nas shared, "It was only a few years later that I found out that I had never won any of the contests. Turns out, my mum was the one who bought the gifts for me so I wouldn't feel disappointed about losing."At first, I felt lied to. But when I look back... I think... If it wasn't for my mum, I probably wouldn't be able to #BikinSampaiJadi as a mural artist with my biggest artwork [up for display] in Terengganu today."

Nas adds another feather to his cap with his biggest piece ever — a collaboration with Hotlink — which not only showcases his talent but also pays homage to his home state of Terengganu

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Located at Bangunan REX in Kuala Terengganu, the huge mural is colourful, vibrant, and absolutely stunning. Paying homage to his hometown, Nas took inspiration from local elements like the wau and intricate batik patterns to represent his state's rich culture.In fact, the wau-maker featured in the mural is a real third-generation wau maker that Nas visited for inspiration and to learn the wau-making process. As a result, and also drawing on his own memories of playing with wau as a kid, Nas' mural features the floral prints that Terengganu folks like to use in their wau patterns.

Nas (right) consulting with the third-generation wau maker in Terengganu.
Image via @wau_tradisi_terengganu (Instagram)

Meanwhile, Nas also chose to promote and represent the arts and culture in Terengganu by featuring the state's batik, which is renowned for its vibrant colours, bold prints, and versatility. It is exactly those qualities that Nas captures in his portrayal of a girl wearing a batik hijab in his mural.

Image via Hotlink (YouTube)

Nas' goal with this mural is for tourists and visitors to be able to see Malaysian legacies and learn more about our culture through the visual arts when they visit Terengganu.

This collaboration with Nas is part of Hotlink's ongoing efforts to celebrate the #BikinSampaiJadi spirit of our local artists

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By working with local artists and getting them to express themselves through art, Hotlink aims to highlight the uniqueness of each state, while simultaneously giving our homegrown talents a chance to shine.Through this, Hotlink wants to be seen as a brand that empowers and enables local talent through the help of Internet and connectivity.They previously collaborated with Sabahan street artist, Kenji Chai, on creating a mural in Kota Kinabalu that features many kinds of native Sabah wildlife, giving both locals and travellers a glimpse into the state's vast beauty, strength, and diversity.

What's even more exciting is that Hotlink is also bringing the artwork of local artists like Nas and Kenji to the digital world by creating non-fungible token (NFTs) featuring their artwork, wow!

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Through the power of connectivity, Hotlink wants to empower homegrown artists to bring local culture to the digital world via NFTs, helping them create art pieces both on ground and online.Celebrating local culture and the #BikinSampaiJadi stories of the artists and their home states, Hotlink aims to not only display artwork for the world to see, but also make them ownable by anyone, anywhere in the world.

With this mural in Terengganu making for an impressive addition to Nas' portfolio, this homegrown talent is on his way to big things

Watch the video below for more insight into Nas' journey and his collaboration with Hotlink:

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His journey is far from over, and Nas will continue to dream big and work hard in order to achieve those dreams his way.

Find out more about #BikinSampaiJadi on Hotlink's website

Psst... now you have the power of choice in your hands with Hotlink Prepaid Unlimited or Hotlink Prepaid Fast, letting you #BikinSampaiJadi your way, woohoo!With Hotlink Prepaid Unlimited you'll get unlimited Internet, calls, and hotspot, while with Hotlink Prepaid Fast, you'll get high-speed Internet from only RM2. The choice is yours!

Take a look at Hotlink's previous #BikinSampaiJadi collaboration with Kenji Chai:

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Deepa Hits Out Against Those Who Declared Her Children Muslims: I'll Raise Them As Hindus

Hindu mother Deepa Subramaniam, who works as a restaurant manager, has strongly hit out against all those who declared her children – 8-year-old Mithran, and 11-year-old Sharmila – Muslims

“Who do they think they are? I am a Hindu and will raise them as Hindus.”

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Speaking exclusively to The Malaysian Insider, she said:

To me, both of them are still Hindus. Who are they, those who pronounced my children as Muslims, to decide on the faith of my children?I am a Hindu, I got married as a Hindu to a Hindu man.I conceived and gave birth as a Hindu. So how can my children be Muslims? I will raise and treat my children as Hindus.After all, he is the one who left me, had an affair with a Malay girl and so on.And by the way, in my 10 years of marriage, he not only physically abused me, he also did not provide for us financially. He is also a known bad hat with a police record. Just get him to open his shirt, it’s full of gang tattoos. But suddenly now his past record seems to have been forgotten after he converted.

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When asked what is her next course of action, Deepa said:

I still want justice and I will continue to fight for it without fear. If this country does not give people like me justice, Malaysia will be the laughing stock of the world. I will consult my lawyers and Women’s Aid on what to do next legally.In the meantime, I will continue to work hard to give my children a good education and to raise them right. I am not rich but I work very hard. I am also thankful to the lawyers and NGOs who have helped me a lot.

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She also made the other thing clear that Izwan Abdullah, her Muslim convert ex-husband, has no business advising her to embrace Islam

She also took issue with the justice system in Malaysia, which rewarded Izwan custody of her son despite him defying a court order in 2014, which granted Deepa custody of both children.“We need better laws to safeguard women like me, when husbands go off and fall in love with Muslim women, and we end up being denied all our rights. What kind of justice is this? But what is worse is that there are many other women in our predicament who are afraid to come out in the open. They are so afraid to lose the children to their Muslim-convert spouses, that they are also embracing the religion, this is not right. It makes Islam look as if it forces people to convert,” Deepa said.

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When asked about how she feels about the Federal Court awarding custody of her son to her ex, she told The Malaysian Insider:

It’s heart-breaking and frustrating. I was looking forward to being reunited with my son because he was kidnapped and I trusted the court to rule in my favour.I don’t understand how they could have just asked the children right then about who they wanted to live with. They should have given my son space to live with me and then interview him later, since he was forcibly taken away from me.

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