Why We Should Care About Marina Mahathir's 5th Ban From Public Universities

On 13 Jan 2015, Marina Mahathir revealed on Facebook that she was denied entry from not only one, but five public universities. She had been invited by the students to give a talk at the campus.

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This is Marina Mahathir we're talking about! The lady who was awarded UN Person of The Year in 2010 for her commendable work in combatting HIV/AIDS.

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She served as the President of the Malaysian AIDS Council for 12 years from 1993-2005. In addition Marina has served on many regional and international HIV/AIDS bodies including the AIDS Society of Asia and the Pacific (ASAP), UNAIDS and the Asia Pacific Leadership Forum on HIV and Development (APLF).In 2010, Marina was named the UN Person of the Year by the United Nations in Malaysia.

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She is also an active campaigner for women's rights and serves as a member of the Board of Sisters in Islam

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Currently she is a member of the Board of Sisters in Islam, which advocates for justice and equality for Muslim women. She is also a member of the International Advisory Group of Musawah, the global movement for justice and equality in the Muslim family.

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The social activist has always been very vocal in criticising the flaws of the government. In a recent interview with SAYS, Marina spoke of her disappointment at how the authorities are using the Sedition Act to restrict free speech.

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In the interview, Marina said: "The whole thing (issue with extremism in Malaysia) is about being able to express an opinion and not be penalised for it because it’s different. It’s about freedom of speech and freedom of expression. That’s what we need to fight for. The space for expression needs to be constantly expanded and not kept narrow. IGP (Inspector-General of Police) says if you insult the police they’ll get you under the Sedition Act, but the Sedition Act doesn’t cover things like that."

In the comments left on Marina's Facebook status about the university ban, Malaysians pointed out the irony of universities restricting students from learning and questioning

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Umno member Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah also voiced his disappointment, saying the spirit to the amendment of the Universities and University Colleges Act is not understood by many university administrators

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An Umno man has come to the support of human rights activist Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir who claimed she had been barred from participating in a university forum, describing the matter as sad. National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) member Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said this was not the first time a public figure had been barred from entering campus compound to give a talk.“This has happened before I became a deputy minister, when I was a deputy minister and even after that.” the former Higher Education Deputy Minister said. Saifuddin said even he was barred from giving a talk in a local university when he was in office and claimed that the list was growing by the day.“It is quite apparent that the spirit to the amendment of Section 15 of the Universities and University Colleges Act is not understood by many university administrators.This is not shocking news, but sad because of all people it is Marina and it is about time university administrators change their way of doing things,” Saifuddin said.

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It is ironic that Marina Mahathir was denied permission from giving a talk but a seminar that spoke against Christianity was allowed at UiTM back in May 2014

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In an hour-long lecture on the history of Christianity to more than 1,000 students from the Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) here, Masyud S.M also argued that the parts of the Bible based on his teachings should simply be called “Tales of Jesus” instead of the “Gospel”.He also argued that books in the Bible written by Christ’s disciples such as Matthew, Mark, and Luke were considered hearsay and similarly should not be considered the Word of God.Citing experts he did not name, Masyud claimed that experts on the New Testament have said 82 per cent of the words ascribed to Jesus in the gospel were not actually spoken by him.

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Ever since Marina broke her silence about the ban, we have been monitoring the media to see how the news would play out. To our surprise, mainstream media have barely reported the issue.

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The story was picked up by three alternative online news sites The Malaysian Insider, The Rakyat Post and Free Malaysia Today. The only mainstream media that reported the issue was The Malay Mail Online. There were no mentions of her ban from major print newspapers like The Star, New Straits Times, Berita Harian and the likes. Even so, the select few new sites that did cover the issue only did a very brief coverage.Why are there not more coverage of the news surrounding her 'ban' from these public universities?

The issue of academic freedom is becoming ever more pressing. In October 2014, University Malaya declared an event featuring Anwar Ibrahim as an "illegal gathering" and went as far as suspending the students who organised the event.

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The country’s premier university has banned a campus talk by alumnus and Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim scheduled for tomorrow, claiming the event organised by its student council is an illegal gathering aimed at “toppling the government”.

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Universiti Malaya (UM) has decided to suspend and fine two out of eight students who were accused of organising a banned programme that saw opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim entering the campus in late October.

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During the same month, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) stopped law lecturer Associate Professor Dr Azmi Sharom from speaking at an anti-Sedition Act event by chasing him out of the campus

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According to online news reports, Dr Azmi was invited by Gabungan Mahasiswa UKM (GMUKM) to launch an anti-Sedition Act movement at UKM's campus in Bangi which was scheduled at 8.30pm. Dr Azmi, who is a columnist for The Star, was quoted as saying that he was told to leave by the security guards after reaching the venue, where hundreds of students were reportedly present. According to the Universiti Malaya law professor, the security guards did not give any reasons but merely said that the event was banned by UKM’s management.

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A programme aimed at raising awareness on the hazards of the Sedition Act turned into a "life lesson" for Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) students after the invited speaker, law lecturer Associate Professor Dr Azmi Sharom, was "chased out" of the venue by security guards.Azmi, who was charged with sedition on September 2, had been invited by Gabungan Mahasiswa UKM (GMUKM) to officiate an anti-sedition act movement and speak with the students on the colonial-era law at UKM's campus in Bangi last night.

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Universities, public or private, are a place of questioning, critical thinking, and growing. Will young minds grow to have the ability to think independently, clearly, and rationally when their teachers suppress their learning process?

What university rules have been breached? In what way can the university’s reputation be tarnished if Anwar were to speak at his alma mater? Is UM colluding with the BN to bar Anwar from speaking to the students? UM is not an extension of the BN. It is not BN’s agency.Any university must live up to its reputation as a seat of learning. It must live up to the peoples’ expectation that it is a powerhouse of knowledge where future leaders are groomed and exposed to various contending issues so that they will come out as thinking and reasoning individuals who can uphold justice and freedom of expression.

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"No matter how draconian a university's administration is on student activists, and no matter the extent to which some will (try to force) intellectual containment in our campuses, student activism will never die – students will only be hardened and continue to revive and rise.” - Former deputy higher education minister, Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah

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Are our public universities becoming an extension of the government with a political agenda?

UUCA (Universities and University Colleges Act), before its amendment, had been criticised as a tool to stifle student freedom and suppress thought. Saifuddin was among the few Umno politicians who advocated changing the law to allow students to participate in politics.

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On a larger scale, students hold the same democratic and constitutional right to seek information and express their opinion

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Malaysian NGO Bersih 2.0 have expressed their disappointment in UM authorities for stifling the students' rights. They should be able to exercise their rights as long as they are not advocating hate speech or violence. Read about what they have to say below:

The NGO said in a statement today that the freedom of expression of students must be respected and upheld, including inviting any speaker of their own choosing through orderly means.“No citizen should be penalised for exercising their democratic and constitutional right to seek information and express their opinions, and this includes the UM8,” it said.

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In the case of Anwar Ibrahim and Azmi Sharom, students have shown that imposing a ban will not stop them. The students and the speakers have retaliated, defied, and pushed on for their right to academic freedom.

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University Malaya (UM) students are relentless in the pursuit of academic freedom as this time, they will be camping outside the campus to pressure the university into withdrawing punishments inflicted upon seven of its undergraduates.The students under a movement tagged as “Occupy UM with UM8″ has made a camp on the green grass situated just outside the university’s Bangsar entrance where they will staying until their demand is adhered.

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One of the organisers picked me up at the entrance and told me we had to enter on foot due to the roadblocks," Azmi told The Malaysian Insider. "So we congregated at a parking lot outside the campus, and I gave a speech for about 20 minutes as it was just really hot and dark and uncomfortable and it was getting late."

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Banning Marina Mahathir will not stop students from speaking to her too. It is not difficult for Marina, or Anwar, or Azmi Sharom to create a connection with students outside of campus grounds.

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What do you think about Marina Mahathir being banned from public universities? Do you agree or disagree? Facebook or Tweet us with the hashtag #marinamahathir

Read the SAYS exclusive interview with Marina Mahathir here:

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21 Types Of People You’ll Always Meet In Your Travel Group

1. The one who is always late to the airport...

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2. ... to the bus after a shopping session ...

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3. ... and to the lobby in the morning

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4. The one who always says "Cheap places please!"

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5. The one who wants to try everything expensive

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The pricier, the better.

6. The one who doesn't bring enough money

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7. The one who wants fancy hotels but refuses to pay extra

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8. The one who keeps asking you to help take pictures...

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Make sure they look good or take 500 more pictures.

9. The one who asks you to take photos of them with YOUR phone

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No battery, no memory, bad camera... We've heard it all.

10. The one who takes hours to take pictures

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11. The one who says “anything la”, but then complains about EVERYTHING

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12. The one who can't take the boat

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13. The one who's too lazy to walk, but still wants to join

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14. The one who wants to just stay in the room

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Like... Why are you even here?

15. The one who sticks EXACTLY to the planned schedule...

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16. ... and would start complaining when the rest are 10 seconds late

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17. The one who disagrees with EVERYONE

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18. The one who can't stay at one destination for more than three minutes

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19. The one who is ALWAYS hungry

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They share... but rarely...

20. The one who is always sleepy

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And can sleep wherever, whenever.

21. The one who SNORES!!!

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What other kinds of people do you meet when travelling in a group? Let us know in the comments sections below!

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"Murah Dengan Senyuman" - Tak Kelip Mata Usha Akak Kedai, Gelagat Budak Ini Mencuit Hati

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Banyak kita boleh lihat ragam dan telatah kanak-kanak yang dikongsikan di media sosial

Kebanyakannya lucu belaka, sampai kadang kala tak kering gusi dibuatnya. Iyalah, tak sangka mereka spontan macam itu kan.Sama seperti video ini yang memaparkan gelagat seorang budak lelaki tak kelip mata melihat seorang pekerja kedai makan telah mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @misseldy berawal dengan senyuman berakhir dengan sentuhan #fyp #amediketu  bunyi asal  - Nyap tahuk

Terus tersenyum lepas buat 'eye contact' dengan akak kedai

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan sebuah keluarga bersama anak mereka sedang makan di sebuah restoran.Pekerja wanita kedai itu dilihat sedang menyiapkan makanan untuk keluarga tersebut sambil diperhatikan seorang budak disebelahnya.Lebih mencuit hati lagi adalah apabila budak lelaki tidak berkelip mata melihat pekerja itu menyiapkan makanan mereka. Malah, dia sempat membuat 'eye contact' sehingga budak itu tersenyum. Budak itu juga dilihat sempat menyentuh tangan pekerja wanita berkenaan.

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"Adik memang ada type. Kasi like dik jangan swipe tau. Hehehe comel adik ni" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat budak tersebut.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 1.9M views, 229.3K likes dan 1,543 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Comel je dik, tapi bukan main ya mata dia usha :P

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"Biarlah Itu Majlis Dia" - Siap Ada DJ, Pengantin & Tetamu Joget Disko Ini Dikecam Ramai

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Majlis perkahwinan di setiap negara sudah tentu berbeza kerana adat dan budaya masing-masing

Ada yang menjemput artis untuk membuat persembahan. Ada juga yang pengantin itu sendiri mahu membuat persembahan seperti menyanyi di depan keluarga besar. Macam-macam lagi dan semua itu mengikut cita rasa pengantin itu sendiri. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di Twitter yang memaparkan pasangan pengantin menari dan berjoget telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

tak faham betul la budak zaman sekarang ni. Sampai majlis kawen pun diorang tukar jadi macam disko. Dah la semua bertudung  pic.twitter.com/jvevLP0pzE— MALAYSIA MOST VIRALL (@MALAYSIAVIRALL) October 13, 2022

Joget 'cucuk langit' macam di kelab malam

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan pasangan pengantin sedang mengadakan majlis perkahwinannya di sebuah ballroom hotel. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila mereka mengadakan after party selepas majlis sanding itu selesai. Lebih mengejutkan lagi adalah apabila mereka semua menari dan berjoget cucuk langit seperti di kelab malam.Tambahan lagi, majlis itu juga didatangi oleh seorang DJ membuatkan netizen dari Malaysia terkejut melihatnya.

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"Ini kalau waktu kahwin aku buat mcm ni, memang mak aku bakar pelamin" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 57K views, 434 rewteets, 314 quote tweets dan 685 likes di Twitter, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pandangan masing-masing. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Twitter:

Orang dulu pun ada joget lambak mat. pic.twitter.com/OFn6oUznkM—  |   5 (@faIiqfahmie) October 13, 2022

Sape balas "majlis dia suka hati dialah" adalah orang yang xda ketetapan dalam agama dia dan tidak meletakkan Islam sebagai pertama dalam hidup. Lebih kepada "pandangan org lain" as pedoman dia. Aku just kasi satu ayat untuk bidasan; "amar makruf nahi mungkar" There, I've said it— рейнербраунн (@reinerbraunnn) October 13, 2022

Macam Indo je ni. Kalai Indo apa hal lah sangat. Kahwin pun boleh campur — Aisha (@nurainnaisha) October 13, 2022

Indon takpe. Sebab takde makcik bawang. Sana ada makcik tempe je.—  (@niedaothman) October 13, 2022

tu dekat indonesia,tapi dekat malaysia zaman dulu pun time kenduri ada joget lambak,kenduri sabah sarawak pun masih ada majlis menarinya,kenduri orang asli pun kdangnya ada majlis menari. kepelbagaian mengikut zaman. terpulang nak ikut or tak —  (@miqajelita) October 13, 2022

But this is in Indonesia. Definitely different situation dengan sini.— Nisa Kay Murah Rezeki (@nisa_kay) October 14, 2022

It's a private event. Sukati la— The Huda (@nabilahudatahar) October 13, 2022

Bila kau jumpe kau punya partner dekat disko— ¦_¦ma¡r (@YaaMinSon) October 13, 2022

Zaman dulu ada joget lambak tu sopan sangat ke? Siap dengan kebaya ketat free hair lagi tu..— Aiman (@mistaaimanvevo) October 13, 2022

Dulu pon ada majlis tari menari. Tpi itu pon salah kerana socialize bercampur lelaki perempuan x tentu pasalPelik zaman nenek moyang buat pon nk halalkan zaman. Kalau dah ikut budaya kufar mmang Nabi sebut kita sebahagian dari kufar simple Tweet biar ada ilmu dulu manusia— Raf (@rafiqsaari1505) October 14, 2022

Vibes giler best. Asal joget lambak boleh tp disco wedding takleh? Asal org buat lain sikit nak triggered. Pfft.— Catastrophist (@badbigblackbug) October 13, 2022

Here we go again, Malaysia always shock culture with Indonesia, we are different country different culture— Hafiz (@misterrapunzel) October 13, 2022

Mungkin budaya kita dan mereka lain, jangan judge dulu! :')

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Ibu Ini DIY Kolam ‘Garden’ Sempena Hari Jadi Anak, Bajet Hanya RM5k Siap Gazebo. Wow!

Benar kata orang, kasih ibu tidak berbelah bahagi

Acap kali kita mendengar kisah para ibu yang sanggup berbuat apa sahaja demi anak-anak. Lautan api pun sanggup diredahlah kisahnya!

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Terbaru, viral di laman Facebook mengenai bagaimana seorang ibu yang dikenali sebagai Hezline  Atherra bertungkus-lumus membina kolam garden yang diminta oleh anak-anaknya. Tidak mahu menghampakan permintaan mereka, wanita ini meminta bantuan suami dan adik-adiknya untuk merealisasikan hasrat anak-anaknya itu. Setakat artikel ini ditulis, perkongsian itu mendapat 1,600 shares dan lebih 600 komen di laman Facebook.

Baca perkongsian penuh di bawah:

"Hadiah kolam garden buatan sendiri untuk anak-anak mummy sempena hari jadi mummy."Seperti mumi janji kan 2 minggu lepas mummi nak share mumi buat kolam garden kan.. today mumi tunai janji."Bersungguh mumi korek tanah , ikat bata, buat simen, untuk siapkan garden dan sebijik kolam mandi lebih kurang 5 kaki (dalam kan, sebab mumi pon nak tumpang berendam) untuk anak anak family mummy lepak santai."Kalau korang suka tengok hasil die , boleh share ni... mumi izinkan , bagi mumi komen  satu sorang pon dah happy.

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Dia turut menjelaskan apa yang membuatkan dirinya ingin membina kolam DIY ini untuk anak tersayang

"Tips nekad mumi senang je 'cari bahagia untuk diri sendiri'. Mumi bukanlah tulang besi urat dawai weh...tapi mumi suke buat sendiri if mumi rase mampu gune tulang 4 kerat ni. Ape pon yang nak buat, usaha dulu, jadi tak jadi kemudian fikir."Mumi tak lah mewah, tapi garden ni cukup bahagia kan mumi, tengok anak anak happy main, membesar depan mata."Mumi busy, macam-macam mami buat kerja, ni cara mumi cari kebahagian untuk diri dan keluarga, mumi punya impian dah nak masuk tahun ketiga ni, baru lah bersungguh nak jadikan realiti gitu. Ingat dah terkubur niat tu sebab kekangan banyak.

Misi itu mengambil masa selama sebulan untuk siap sepenuhnya, beserta bajet yang minimum

"Alhamdulillah. Tadaaa dan ni hasilnye. Sebulan masa mumi target siap, dan Allah make it perfectly to me. Sebab bajet mumi tak besar, ni pon around RM5,000 termasuk gazebo dan barang kopeh-kopeh lain tu.Mumi bukan buat sorang, ko giler ke?? Dua minggu tau korek tanah sampai 3 pagi, nak buat sorang sorang? Memang tak arr! Adik-adik mumi ade dan of coz lah daddy bahagian piping semua.

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Selain itu, dia turut berkongsi langkah-langkah untuk membina kolam tersebut

"Haa... Jom share mumi ajar awak buat kolam garden cara mumi, dan mumi dah buat langkah, step step yang awak perlu ade di setiap caption gambar tau. "Semoga menjadi insipirasi buat kawan-kawan. Amin. Nampak senang tapi to me nak gugur ovari siapkan ni," tulisnya.

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Netizen pun turut tumpang gembira tengok usaha si ibu ini!

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Si ibu gembira, bukan?

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9 Fakta Menarik Kumpulan Yang Memukul Sesama Sendiri Dan “Naik Hantu” Di Depan Sogo

Sebuah video aksi ‘ganas’ yang dilakukan oleh kumpulan yang dikenali sebagai Anti Bersih 4.0 di hadapan Sogo, Kuala Lumpur semalam menjadi viral di media sosial

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Video itu menunjukkan mereka melakukan 'gimik' ganas sebagai tanda sudah bersedia berdepan dengan peserta Bersih 4.0 jika mereka masih mahu meneruskan perhimpunan yang dirancang pada hujung minggu ini

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Bukan sahaja melakukan aksi 'ganas', mereka juga seolah-olah seperti "naik hantu" atau macam kena rasuk sewaktu menunjukkan demonstrasi semalam

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Kewujudan kumpulan ini menjadi tanda tanya banyak pihak. Ramai yang tidak tahu tentang wujudnya kumpulan Anti Bersih 4.0 ini

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Oleh itu, buat yang tidak tahu kami senaraikan 9 perkara menarik yang ada kena tahu tentang Kumpulan Anti Bersih 4.0 ini:

1. Bertindak untuk menghalang perhimpunan Bersih 4.0

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Himpunan Bersih 4.0 yang akan diadakan pada 29 Ogos nanti bakal bertemu lawan dengan himpunan Menolak Bersih 4.0 yang dikatakan diadakan di hari yang sama, pada hujung minggu nanti.  Penganjur Himpunan Menolak Bersih 4.0, Datuk Jamal Yunus berkata, himpunan hujung minggu ini bakal diadakan bagi membantah penganjuran Bersih 4.0 yang diadakan pada hari yang sama.

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2. 'Ganas'

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Daripada demonstrasi yang dilakukan, kumpulan ini nampaknya agak 'ganas' dan mampu untuk mempertahankan diri sendiri. Jika dilihat pada aksi yang dilakukan mereka di hadapan Sogo, mereka mampu menghentak batu menggunakan kepala, badan dipukul dengan kayu dan memecahkan batu kapur dengan menggunakan tangan.

3. Ada insurans buat penyokong

“Semua 30,000 penyokong sudah menandatangani borang persetujuan bahawa sebarang keganasan fizikal menimpa mereka, kami tidak akan bertanggungjawab, tetapi kami menyediakan insurans kemalangan untuk mereka,” kata Jamal.

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4. Kira-kira 30,000 orang menyokong mereka

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“Kami sudah kenal pasti, seramai 30,000 orang akan turun dan memakai baju berwarna merah,” jelas Jamal.

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5. Pakai baju 'Keamanan'

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Dilaporkan kumpulan ini bakal memakai baju yang tertulis 'Keamanan' pada baju tersebut. Ini simbolik dengan tujuan mereka bertegas menolak penganjuran Bersih 4.0 yang dilihat mampu mewujudkan kekacauan serta menggugat ketenteraman awam.

6. Merah vs Kuning

Kumpulan Anti Bersih 4.0 dilaporkan akan memakai pakai bewarna merah hujung minggu ini.
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Manakala kumpulan Bersih 4.0 akan memakai warna simbolik mereka iaitu kuning.
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Pertembungan hujung minggu ini bakal memperlihatkan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur dibanjiri warna merah kuning. Kumpulan Anti Bersih 4.0 dilaporkan bakal mengenakan warna merah dan peserta Bersih 4.0 bakal memakai warna simbolik mereka iaitu kuning.

7. Mereka mampu bertahan jika dikacau

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“Kami tidak akan memulakan sebarang keganasan tetapi sekiranya pasukan kuning berbuat demikian, maka, orang-orang kami yang berpakaian mereka berkemampuan mempertahankan diri masing-masing,” kata Jamal.

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8. Hanya berundur jika Bersih 4.0 dibatalkan

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Jamal bagaimanapun, berkata mereka bersedia mengundurkan diri daripada perhimpunan mereka sekiranya Bersih 4.0 juga berbuat demikian.“Kami berhimpun untuk menunjukkan sokongan kepada kerajaan yang dipilih oleh majority rakyat Malaysia, dan memastikan Malaysia kekal sebagai negara aman dan harmoni.“Jadi, jika mereka membatalkan Bersih 4.0, kami akan membatalkan perhimpunan aman kami," katanya.

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9. Sama saja dengan Bersih 4.0, dua-dua tak dapat kebenaran daripada polis

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"... kita tahu, kalau minta kebenaran polis pun, pihak polis tidak akan bagi (kebenaran). Himpunan membantah Bersih ini akan diteruskan sebagaimana himpunan Bersih 4.0 diteruskan," ujar Jamal.

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Jadi, siapa yang berani kacau, ini makan dia!

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M'sians Can Only Invite Relatives For Hari Raya On The 1st Day & Must Wear Masks At Home

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said Malaysians can only celebrate upcoming festivities with guests for only one day

In a press conference today, 13 May, Ismail said all upcoming celebrations will be limited to one day only as Malaysians are not allowed to welcome visitors from the second day of the festival onwards.The restriction applies not just to Hari Raya Aidilfitri on 24 May, but also Pesta Kaamatan and Hari Gawai, which falls on 30 May and 1 June respectively. All three celebrations last a month long."I know that we celebrate Aidilfitri for a month but this year, there can be no visits on the second day and so on," said Ismail, adding that open houses are prohibited."This was decided during the National Security Council special meeting. The visits are limited to close family members of not more than 20 people. This will be part of the standard operating procedure (SOPs) for Hari Raya, Pesta Kaamatan, and Hari Gawai celebrations."

Although it was previously gazetted each house can only receive 20 guests during the celebrations, Ismail said the ruling is dependent on the size of the house

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"If a flat unit is 600sqft (55.74m²), 20 people would be too crowded. Use your discretion. Maybe only allow a few people at one time," New Straits Times quoted the Defence Minister as saying.Instead, Ismail said Malaysians can split family members into groups and welcome them at different hours so that social distancing measures can be met.He added that everyone in the house should try their best to always wash hands regularly, wear face masks, and practise social distancing on the day of the celebration.Family members are advised not to share food on one plate as well."I know adik-beradik (siblings) always share food with one another, but do not do this this Hari Raya," said the minister.Ismail reminded Malaysians that all these precautionary steps are taken to protect family members from COVID-19, especially the vulnerable groups – such as elderly and children.

Remember to #JustStayAtHome. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:

On 10 May, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said Malaysians can only celebrate Hari Raya in a group of not more than 20 people:

                PM Muhyiddin Yassin: CMCO Extended For Another 4 Weeks

He broke the news in a special address today, 10 May.

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5 Must-Try Places For Raclette Dishes To Crush Your Cheese Cravings

1. Cocott' @ TTDI

Serving monthly raclette dinners, this classy eatery in TTDI is a must-visit for some ooey gooey melted Alpine cows' milk cheese served with potatoes, beef bacon and more. Toppings like pickled onions, paprika and spring onions add some extra flavour to this rich and creamy dish.Note: This place only serves raclette dinners every few nights a month. Reservations are required.Address: No. 1-1 Greens Terrace, Jalan Wan Kadir 3, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala LumpurOpening hours: 12pm - 3pm, 6.30pm - 10pm (daily)Contact: +603 2712 4481Cocott' is pork-free.More info on: Facebook | Instagram

2. KGB - Killer Gourmet Burgers

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When the standard cheeseburger just won’t cut it, it’s time to have your burger with some of that oozing melted cheese. This popular burger chain takes it to the next level with their Raclette Burger! Be sure to check this cheat day-worthy dish out.Outlets: TTDI | Bangsar | Mid Valley Megamall KGB is halal.More info on: Facebook | Instagram

3. Burger Bakar Abang Burn @ Jajahan Ampang
Dagang Avenue Food Court

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Even burger bakar joints are getting in on the raclette trend! To top up your smoky grilled burger patties with a scraping of melted cheese, ask for the Raja Cheese option.Address: Jajahan Ampang Dagang Avenue Food Court, Jalan Ampang Putra, Taman Nirwana, Kuala LumpurOpening hours: 6pm - 12am Burger Bakar Abang Burn is halal.More info on: Facebook

4. Tujo Bar & Grill @ Ascott Kuala Lumpur

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At Tujo, you can choose to add a Burnt Raclette topping onto any main dish on the menu, from Wagyu steaks to lamb cutlets.Address: No. 9, Jalan Pinang, Ascott Kuala Lumpur, Kuala LumpurOpening hours: 7am - 1am (daily)Contact: +6012 210 3055Tujo is pork-free.More info on: Facebook | Instagram

5. Milky Whey Cheese

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Known for their awesome range of homemade cheeses, these local cheesemakers often do pop-ups around town on weekends featuring their famed raclette. Made with local cow’s milk, this is a definite must-try for local cheese lovers. Check them out on Instagram or Facebook for updates on their latest pop-up location. Milky Whey Cheese is halal.More info on: Facebook | Instagram

BONUS: Little Journeyman

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Cheese fans in Penang, rejoice! This hip little eatery in George Town is home to some raclette as well. Keeping it simple, this melted cheese dish is served with baked potatoes and sautéed mushrooms that beautifully complement the cheesy flavour.Address:  No. 66, Jalan A.S. Mansoor, George Town, Pulau PinangOpening hours:11.30am - 10pm (Tuesdays - Saturdays)2pm - 10pm (Sundays)Closed on MondaysContact: +604 218 9961Little Journeyman is non-halal.More info on: Facebook | Instagram

Keep up on the best makan places around town and beyond with the weekly SAYS Makan Guide. Click here for more!

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Spicy Food Causes Woman To Cough So Hard That Her Ribs Shattered

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A woman allegedly coughed so hard after eating spicy food that her ribs shattered and caused her to have breathing problems

Known only as Huang, the woman claimed that while coughing, she heard a sound in her chest that sounded like something cracking, reported Kosmo.Despite hearing the crack, she ignored it and went about her business as usual until one day she began experiencing excruciating pain in the area.

Huang's X-Ray results after checking her conditions with the doctor.
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Soon after, Huang began suffering from breathing issues while speaking, prompting her to consult a doctor to determine whether the coughing was causing serious health complications

The doctor noticed the woman's ribs had been shattered after doing a computed tomography (CT) scan. To help ease her pain, the doctor bandaged her chest tightly and ordered her to rest for at least one month with no physical activities.Huang was then told by the doctor that her illness was caused by her unhealthy body weight.

Huang's chest was wrapped with a bandage following the incident.
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According to the doctor, Huang, who is 171cm tall and weighs 57kg, is too "light" for her size

"Your ribs are clearly visible under the skin. There are no muscles to support your bones, so it is very easy for your ribs to break when you cough," said the doctor.Considering the seriousness of her predicament, Huang took the doctor's advice and immediately decided to change her lifestyle and improve her health.To avoid another frightening episode of bodily injury from something as simple as coughing, Huang told South China Morning Post that she will work hard to increase muscle mass and upper body weight.

Meanwhile, a Malaysian influencer said she is able to maintain a slim figure because she only eats hot pot once a month:

                Malaysia's 'Piano Goddess' Says No Hot Pot If You Want A Hot Bod

But where's the fun in that?

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Illegal Factories In Selangor Have Turned Malaysia Into A Plastic Waste Dumping Ground

Yesterday, 23 September, RadioNZ Insight revealed that "thousands of tonnes of plastic" waste from New Zealand is being sent to Malaysia for burning and dumping

Residents of Jenjarom, Malaysia at one of the illegal factories.
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Reporter Nita Blake-Persen of RadioNZ Insight travelled to Malaysia to investigate the matter.In addition to New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom also use Malaysia as their "dumping ground" for plastic waste.The report highlighted, among other things, how illegal factories that take in plastic waste have affected the living conditions of Kuala Langat residents. Several fish and prawn ponds have lost all of their stock, allegedly due to poisoning by toxic wastewater from the factories while, according to Kosmo!, other residents report that they suffer from insomnia, constant coughing, sore throats, and flu.

The report has drawn responses from politicians on both sides

Klang MP Charles Santiago called for a stop on plastic waste dumping in the country."The environmental and health cost is severe. Will put pressure on various ministries in the next days."

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Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin tweeted the article, calling it "alarming" and asked the government to verify the news.

Hope govt can verify this news. Alarming if true:Now, NZ, Australia dumping plastic waste in Malaysia, says report https://t.co/v77dkOyvzw— Khairy Jamaluddin (@Khairykj) September 23, 2018

So how did this happen?
At the beginning of the year, China banned imports of certain waste products because it was seriously polluting its environment.

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China has taken in nearly half of the planet's plastic trash since 1988. These include single-use soda bottles, food wrappers, and plastic bags. These are then recycled to make even more plastic goods, reported The Verge. The ban on plastic waste imports affected countries such as United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany; which leaves them looking for other ways to dispose of the waste.

In Jenjarom, Selangor, almost 40 illegal plastic recycling factories have popped up to meet the global demand

In a 23 July report by Malay Mail, residents of Kuala Langat believe that the recycling plants are "built in palm oil estates on grounds that is for agricultural purposes".Jenjarom resident and chemist by profession Lay Peng Pua told RadioNZ that local authorities had visited 38 factories in July and found that only three had recycling permits.On 1 September, Energy, Science, Technology, Environment, and Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin announced that some of the illegal factories had been closed down."Many illegal factories are adopting a wait-and-see attitude. Once they see that the government has stopped taking action, they may start their operations again," Yeo was quoted as saying by The Star.According to Pua, 14 of those factories had been shut down, but four have since begun operating again. In fact, one of the factories began operations merely hours after it was "shut down".

Drone footage of one of the alleged illegal factories.
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Sources believe the illegal factories are being operated by Chinese firms who are diverting their shipments here and that corruption has a play in the issue

In a 26 July report, sources told Malay Mail that China's ban forced its plastic recycling companies to look to Malaysia as a potential base for relocation.The alleged reasoning behind the relocation was because it would be "easier and cheaper" due to geographical location, but most importantly, because Malaysia had "loose regulation".A separate source told Malay Mail reporters, "It's likely that whispers within the industry gave them the impression that Malaysia was like China a bit, where you can just bribe officials to get things sorted out."

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng said today, 24 September, that the problem is a continuation of a long battle that came to light in July

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In a press statement, Lim called for local enforcers to be punished along with the illegal plastic recycling factories they were meant to police."Enforcement officers who have been compromised are to be disciplined. It is too much of a coincidence that the illegal factories are closed when Department of Environment (DoE) conducts their raids," he told Malay Mail.

Additionally, Selangor exco for environment, green technology, consumer and non-Islamic affairs Hee Loy Sian told Free Malaysia Today that the state government will be meeting with Yeo today, 24 September to discuss the issue.


We Can't Solve This Math Question For 8-Year-Old Vietnamese Kids.  Help Please?!

Forget Cheryl, try solving this math question meant for 8-year-olds in Vietnam.

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The latest brain-mangling maths puzzle to hit the news is from Vietnam.It’s posted above. You need to fill in the gaps with the digits from 1 to 9 so that the equation makes sense, following the order of operations - multiply first, then division, addition and subtraction last.

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Can you solve it? Don't feel bad if you can't because it's not as 'simple' as Cheryl's birthday mystery.

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We tried looking for this answer, but to no avail! If you managed to solve this, comment below with your answer.


Lelaki Lapor Polis Pertikai Atlet Negara Dapat Pencen RM3,000 Seumur Hidup

Selepas kejayaan merangkul pingat gangsa pada temasya Sukan Olimpik London 2012, Pandelela Rinong sekali lagi mendapat perhatian apabila berjaya membawa pulang pingat perak pada Sukan Olimpik Rio kali ini

Jun Hoong (kiri) dan Pandelela Rinong melambai kepada penonton selepas acara penyampaian pingat.
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Gandingan Pandelela Rinong-Cheong Jun Hoong menyumbang pingat pertama Malaysia di Sukan Olimpik Rio 2016 apabila memenangi pingat perak dalam acara terjun 10 meter platform seirama wanita di Pusat Akuatik Maria Lenk. Duo itu mengumpul 344.34 mata dalam lima terjunan.

Pandelela Rinong dengan pingat gangsa yang dimenanginya pada 2012.
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Sebelum ini, Pandelela menjadi atlet wanita pertama Malaysia memenangi pingat di Sukan Olimpik apabila mendapat gangsa dalam acara 10 meter platform individu empat tahun lepas.

Atas kejayaan memenangi pingat perak, duo ini akan berkongsi ganjaran RM300,000 serta diberi pencen bulanan RM3,000 seorang SEUMUR HIDUP sebagai insentif!

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Kedua-dua penerjun itu akan berkongsi insentif Skim Hadiah Kemenangan Sukan (SHAKAM) itu dengan masing-masing akan menerima RM150,000 seorang.Pandelela dan Jun Hoong juga akan menerima pencen RM3,000 sebulan setiap seorang yang akan berkuat kuasa serta merta.

Walaubagaimanapun, ada pihak yang kurang berpuas hati terhadap insentif yang diberikan kepada atlet tersebut

Seorang lelaki yang dipercayai merupakan seorang pesara askar mempertikai ganjaran tersebut dan merasakan terdapat ramai lagi individu lain yang lebih layak untuk menerima insentif sebegitu terutamanya pejuang-pejuang negara.Rentetan daripada itu, beliau membuat laporan polis.

Gambar salinan laporan polis yang dibuat oleh beliau mula tersebar di laman sosial sejak semalam

Dalam laporan itu beliau menulis:“Saya mempertikaikan pemberian tersebut dan berasa tidak wajar kerana banyak lagi pejuang-pejuang negara dan bekas kakitangan Angkatan Tentera Malaysia dan polis yang berkhidmat dan berjasa tidak diberikan ganjaran sewajarnya.”

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Tindakan beliau membuat laporan polis mengundang pelbagai reaksi dari netizen di laman sosial. Antaranya:

1. "Kami perlu buat laporan polis sebab gaji cleaner lebih besar daripada gaji kami."

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2 "Kalau Chong Wei menang nanti mesti kena report polis."

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3. "Berapa orang je atlet yang dapat insentif macam tu. Tak sampai 10 orang."

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4. "Sedih. Atlet dapat 3k, pesara askar yang pertahankan negara dapat 4-5 ratus je."

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5. "Atlet pun banyak berkorban dan bukan berjuang demi duit."

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6. "Atlet boleh beraksi sampai umur 30 lebih je. Penjawat awam boleh bekerja sampai umur 60."

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7. "Melampau jugak insentif 3k tu."

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8. "Tak wajar. Jasa dan pengorbanan anggota keselamatan bukan hanya pertahankan negara."

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Apa kata anda? Wajarkah atlet diberi insentif sebegitu rupa?


Najib Says He Will Contest In The Next Election Despite Being Convicted For Corruption

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Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he will not rule out the possibility of contesting in the next General Election (GE) even though he has been convicted for corruption

Speaking to Reuters on Saturday, 18 September, the Pekan member of Parliament (MP) said his disqualification to contest in the next GE due to his conviction is "subject to interpretation"."It depends on interpretation in terms of the law, the constitution, and whatever happens in court proceedings," he said.The 15th GE must be held by 2023 latest. Najib said he will not push for early elections, unlike what eighth prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had promised to do so once the COVID-19 situation in the country comes under control.Current Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri's position on the possibility of holding a snap poll before the term ends is currently not known. Malaysia's nationwide election must be held once every five years.When asked to elaborate why he would want to contest in the GE in two years' time despite his ongoing appeal against his conviction, he said, "Any politician who would want to play a role would want a seat in Parliament.""At least your voice will be heard. You can speak in Parliament. Personally, yes, any politician today who wants to play a part would want to contest again."

Najib speaking to Reuters during an interview in Kuala Lumpur on 18 September.
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Najib was convicted of all seven charges in the SRC International trial in July last year by the Kuala Lumpur High Court, the third-highest court in Malaysia

Here is the breakdown of the sentences according to each charge:Abuse of power- One count- 12 years' jail- RM210 million fine- The sentence was carried out under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act, which carries a jail term of up to 20 years and a fine of not less than five times the value of the gratificationCriminal Breach of Trust (CBT)- Three counts- 10 years' jail for each offence- The sentence was carried out under Section 409 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of up to 20 years, a fine, and whipping. However, since Najib is above the age of 50, he is not liable to whipping.Money laundering- Three counts- 10 years' jail for each offence- The sentence was carried out under Section 4(1)(b) Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLATFPUAA) 2001, which carries a jail term of up to 15 years and a fine of five times the value of the gratification.He was sentenced to 12 years' jail in total instead of 72 years because Judge Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali ordered the jail terms to run concurrently.

Najib walking out of the court after he was convicted in the SRC International trial on 28 July 2020.
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Despite the sentence, he can still serve as an MP as Article 48(4)(b) of the Federal Constitution allows elected representatives to continue serving their roles as long as they file an appeal within 14 days against their conviction.However, to run for an election or by-election with a conviction is a different matter. Article 48(3) of the Federal Constitution stipulates that if an MP is convicted of a crime that carries more than one year's jail and over RM2,000 fine, he or she cannot run for office to be an MP for a period of five years from the date of his sentence.Constitutional lawyer New Sin Yew told Reuters that a convicted MP can only run for an election again when they are acquitted from their crime in court, receives a royal pardon from the Agong, or the Agong uses his discretion to remove the disqualification.Despite the court proceeding and constitutional hurdle that Najib must first overcome, he said he will run in the next election because the law in place is "subject to interpretation".

During the interview with Reuters, Najib also mentioned premier Ismail possibly granting him a role in the government, but he hinted that he would not accept the offer, citing his clearing his name as his priority

He added that UMNO's return to power guarantees "temporary political stability".Over the past two years, Najib and his defence team have repeatedly used Parliament sittings as a reason to postpone court proceedings.The Opposition during Muhyiddin's rule also criticised Najib's role in Parliament, especially after he was appointed as the Barisan Nasional (BN) backbenchers' chairman (BNBBC) ahead of the tabling of Budget 2021.Some of the MPs staged a walkout when Najib was given the floor to speak during the tabling of the Supply Bill in November last year.

Watch Reuters' interview with Najib below:

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Belajar Tak Pandai, Lelaki Ini Gigih Buat 3 Kerja Demi Bantu Ibu & Adik-Beradik. Tabik!

Ramai graduan masa kini yang mengeluh bahawa kos sara hidup semakin meningkat

Bahkan, ramai juga graduan lulusan universiti yang menganggur dan sukar mendapat pekerjaan seperti yang mereka impikan. Jumlah golongan berkelulusan tinggi tetapi tidak mempunyai kerja, bukan semakin surut sebaliknya meningkat saban tahun.

Bagi mereka, lebih baik tinggal sahaja di rumah tanpa melakukan apa-apa pekerjaan daripada bekerja bukan dalam bidang mereka dan menerima gaji yang tidak seberapa.

Berbeza dengan pemuda ini yang tampil mengaku dirinya tidak pandai dalam pelajaran, walau bagaimanapun semangatnya tetap tinggi untuk membantu dan membanggakan keluarganya

Penat buat 3kerja dalam sehari. Tapi ni semua bukan untuk aku. Semua untuk mak dgn adik adik aku. Biarlah aku penat janji dpt tlg diorang. Tak pandai belajar nak banggakan mak. Semoga Allah permudahkan urusanku.  pic.twitter.com/2YP0WzoCpp— Zarep. (@ZareppZikry) April 16, 2019

Muhammad Zhariff Zikry Zainur yang berusia 21 tahun itu telah membuat satu posting di laman Twitter dan berkongsikan kisah dirinya yang membuat tiga pekerjaan demi membantu dan meringankan beban ibu bapa serta adik-beradiknya.

6 hari seminggu, Zhariff akan mula bekerja dari pukul 8.30 pagi dan habis pada pukul 12.00 malam

"Saya bekerja sebagai despatch di syarikat kurier City-Link Express di Kulai, Johor. Apabila sudah selesai menghantar barang-barang City-Link, saya terus ambil barang di syarikat Ninja Van untuk servis penghantaran. "Pada waktu malam pula, saya kerja sebagai penghantar makanan KFC," kata anak kedua daripada lima beradik itu kepada MStar.

Zhariff (kanan), bersama ibu dan adik-beradiknya.
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Mengakui dirinya bukan daripada keluarga senang, Zhariff melakukan apa yang termampu demi menolong keluarganya."Ayah saya hanya bekerja sebagai buruh kasar sementara ibu pula merupakan suri rumah sepenuh masa. "Saya tahu saya belajar tak pandai dan tak dapat banggakan mak dan ayah saya. Oleh itu, mungkin ini peluang untuk saya meembalas jasa mereka sementara mereka masih ada," ujarnya.

Siapa sangka tweet tersebut telah tular dan berjaya menyentuh hati ramai para netizen

"Saya terkejut selepas melihat tweet saya tersebar di Twitter sebab saya hanya post sekadar untuk suka-suka sahaja."Dan saya juga ingin berterima kasih buat semua yang bagi kata-kata semangat pada saya. Saya akan jadikan ia sebagai satu pembakar semangat buat diri saya," tambahnya lagi.

Antara kata-kata positif yang diberi para netizen:

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


[FACT OR FAKE #34] Skin-Lightening Products Are Bad For Your Skin

Would you use a cream or soap that may have the following long-term side effects – skin cancer, liver damage, kidney damage or poisoning?

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Well, there is now lot of evidence to suggest that some active ingredients used in publicly available skin-whitening products can cause all these and more.

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Certain skin-lightening products containing a chemical called hydroquinone are already banned for sale in the European Union, Australia, and Japan, amongst other countries as an over-the-counter (without prescription) ingredient

The US FDA has put forth a proposal to ban the over-the-counter sale of such products.

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However, in Asia, skin whitening is a huge market. India, Singapore, China and Malaysia have shown almost 100% increase in sales every year for the past five years and are the largest single group of cosmetics sold in these countries.

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FACT: Most whitening creams sold in the market are a dangerous cocktail of compounds like steroids, hydroquinone, and tretinoin; the long term use of which can lead to lethal health concerns

For dermatologists, there's no question that lightening creams are worrying - 16% believe they're 'completely unsafe' and 80% think they're only safe when prescribed by a dermatologist, according to a British Skin Foundation survey.

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Yet, the formulations of these blitz products are shrouded in mystery and awareness of their hazardous effects is low.

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How do skin lightening products work?

There are two main chemicals found in most skin lightening products – Hydroquinone or Mercury.
Hydroquinone (C6H6O2) is a severely toxic and very powerful chemical used in photo processing, the manufacture of rubber and is an active agent in hair dyes.

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Mercury in the form of Mercury Chloride & Ammoniated Mercury is carcinogenic (cancer-producing). They appear on the list of toxic substances that can only be purchased via pharmacies with prescribed labels of toxicity.

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Both products perform a similar process. In the short term they will initially cause the skin to lighten by inhibiting the production of melanin. Without melanin formation in the basal layer, no brown pigmentation will be visible. The long term effects, however, are those that must be addressed.

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The long term effects of using skin lightening products include the following:

Hydroquinone or Mercury applied to the skin in the longer term actually react with ultra violet rays and re-oxidise, leading to more pigmentation and premature ageing. More products are then applied in an attempt to correct the darker blotchy appearance.

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These are the beginnings of a vicious cycle. By altering the skins natural structure and inhibiting the production of Melanin, the skin’s natural protection, the skin is more susceptible to skin cancer.

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Prolonged use of Hydroquinone thickens collagen fibres damaging the connective tissues. The result is rough blotchy skin leaving it with a spotty appearance.

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Mercury slowly accumulates within the skin cells striping the skin of its natural pigment leaving behind the tell-tale signs of grey/ blue pigmentation in the folds of the skin. In the long term, the chemical can damage vital organs and lead to liver and kidney failure and mercury poisoning.

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18 Malaysians Make It Onto Forbes' 2023 World's Billionaires List

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The 2023 Forbes World's Billionaires List ranked over 2,500 billionaires from all around the world, including 18 billionaires from Malaysia

The list compiled billionaires from various industries, and categorised them based on net worth, which were calculated by including the stocks they owned and exchange rates as of 10 March.Taking the top three rankings this year are the head of the Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) empire, Bernard Arnault and his family, followed by Elon Musk from Tesla and SpaceX, and Jeff Bezos from Amazon.

Bernard Arnault of LVMH.
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Malaysian entries are headed by Robert Kuok, ranking at #146 with a net worth of USD11.8 billion (approximately RM52 billion)

The 99-year old business magnate appears on a Forbes' list once again, as he was ranked number one in Forbes' Malaysia's 50 Richest list in 2022.Second to Robert Kuok is the co-founder of Hong Leong Bank, Quek Leng Chan, at #179 with a net worth of USD10.1 billion (approximately RM45 billion), followed by Ananda Krishnan, the chairman of Usaha Tegas Sdn Bhd, that holds a large stake in Maxis, with a net worth of USD5.2 billion (approximately RM22.9 billion), putting him at 511th place.

Robert Kuok, the richest man in Malaysia, ranked #146 on Forbes' 2023 World's Billionaire list.
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Here are all the 18 Malaysians who made it onto Forbes' 2023 World's Billionaires List and their net worths:

			1. Robert Kuok (USD11.8 billion)2. Quek Leng Chan (USD10.1 billion)3. Ananda Krishnan (USD5.2 billion)4. Koon Poh Keong (USD4 billion)5. Chen Lip Keong (USD2.8 billion)6. Lee Yeow Chor (USD2.8 billion)7. Lim Kok Thay (USD2.3 billion)8. Kie Chie Wong (USD1.8 billion)9. Lau Cho Kun (USD1.7 billion)10. Syed Mokhtar AlBukhary (USD1.6 billion)11. Lee Yeow Seng (USD1.6 billion)12. G.Gnanalingam (USD1.5 billion)13. Lillyn Teh Li Hua (USD1.3 billion)14. Lillian Teh Li Ming (USD1.3 billion)15. William Teh Li Pang (USD1.3 billion)16. Diana Teh Li Shing (USD1.3 billion)17. Jeffrey Cheah (USD1.2 billion)18. Tan Yu Yeh (USD1.1 billion)

Four out of the 18 Malaysian billionaires listed are new entries to the ranking, and they are all siblings

Children to the late Public Bank chairman, Teh Hong Piow, are all ranked #2133. Lillyn Teh Li Hua, Lillian Teh Li Ming, William Teh Lee Pang, and Diana Teh Li Shing each have a net worth of USD1.3 billion (approximately RM5.7 billion).The late chairman's daughters are the first Malaysian women to make it onto the list.

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Brothers Lee Yeow Chor and Lee Yeow Seng of IOI group return to the list with individual rankings this time, after being ranked together at #586 in the Forbes 2022 World's Billionaires list.Elder brother Lee Yeow Chor ranked #1,067 this year, with a net worth of USD2.8 billion (approximately RM12.3 billion), whereas Lee Yeow Seng, the youngest of the Lee brothers, ranked #1,804 with USD1.6 billion (approximately RM7 billion).Check out the full list of this year's top billionaires here.

Here are some things you probably don't know about the richest man in Malaysia, Robert Kuok:

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Earlier this year, four Malaysian women made it onto the 2023 Forbes' 50 Over 50 list:

                4 Malaysian Women Grace The Forbes 50 Over 50 2023 Asia List

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Many Malaysians have made it onto various Forbes lists as well:

                Undi18 Co-Founders Make It On Forbes '30 Under 30 Asia' List

Five other Malaysians also made it onto the list.

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                2 Malaysian Sportswomen Make It Onto Forbes '30 Under 30 Asia' List

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                Siti Nurhaliza Joins BLACKPINK, Jay Chou & More In Forbes Asia's 100 Digital Stars List

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Bomba Honours Firefighter Adib By Inscribing His Name On The 'Fallen Heroes' Monument

Firefighter Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim, who died on 17 December from injuries he sustained during the riots at the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Subang Jaya last month, was honoured in the Fire and Rescue Department's Monument of Fallen Heroes

It is located at the Central Region Fire and Rescue Academy in Kuala Kubu Baru.

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According to Bernama, the name of Adib Kassim was placed at the monument in a 'Red Hero Appreciation' ceremony to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the late fireman to the country

The Central Region Fire and Rescue Academy's commandant Md Ali Ismail said that firefighter Adib Kassim was a symbol of sacrifice and struggle of every fireman.

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A hero who fought to the end of his life

Ismail also said that Adib is like a hero to them who fought to the end of his life."As such the name of Muhammad Adib would be etched in the hearts of all Malaysians especially for us donning the same uniform as him."The monument is a symbol of the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) as well as the academy to remember our fallen heroes in perpetuity," he said in a statement today.

Ismail, seen placing Adib's name at the monument in a Red Hero Appreciation ceremony.
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The Monument of 'Fallen Heroes', which was officiated by JBPM director-general Muhamad Hamdan in September this year, currently bears the names of twenty-three firefighters who died in the course of duty throughout the country recorded since 1993

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27-Year-Old Mum Loses All 3 Sons In Fatal Accident On The North-South Expressway

A fatal accident on the North-South Expressway recently took the lives of three young children while leaving their mother seriously injured

Harian Metro reported that the accident took place at KM272.4 of the highway on Wednesday, 16 December.The collision involved a Perodua Axia and two lorries.

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27-year-old Nur Aimi Nadiah Abdul Rahim is in critical condition and has yet to be informed of the deaths of her children

Currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh, Nur Aimi Nadiah is reported by Sinar Harian to be in stable condition. However, she has yet to gain consciousness.

Meanwhile, her three sons aged one, three, and seven, died at the scene. Their bodies will be sent to their hometown in Sungai Putat, Melaka for burial.

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Police explained that the woman crashed into two lorries that were parked on the emergency lane, following a separate minor accident

Ipoh deputy police chief Supt Mohamad Nordin Abdullah told New Straits Times that initially, a lorry carrying electronic items rammed into another lorry on the left lane carrying palm fruit."This prompted the two drivers to pull over on the emergency lanes. The PLUS expressway patrol unit was dispatched to the scene to control the traffic," he said.He added that the driver of the Perodua Axia, coming from the same direction, lost control of her car, causing it to spin several times before crashing into the rear of one of the lorries.New Straits Times reported that the Perodua Axia was a rented car, and the woman and her husband were in the process of divorce.However, other news outlets including Utusan Malaysia reported that the woman and her husband were living separately as she is working in a company based in Penang.

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Lebih 300 Orang Berkampung Di Mahkamah Seremban, Akhirnya Cikgu Azizan Dibebaskan

Ternyata doa kebanyakan warga pendidik dan rakyat Malaysia dimakbulkan apabila mahkamah Majistret Seremban sebentar tadi telah membebaskan Azizan Manap, 44, atau lebih lebih dikenali sebagai Cikgu Azizan

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Orang ramai dianggarkan lebih 300 orang telah mula berkumpul  di Mahkamah Seremban bagi memberi sokongan dan sebagai solidariti kepada Azizan seawal jam 8 pagi tadi.Majistret Mohd Zaki Abd Rahman membuat keputusan itu selepas Timbalan Pendakwa Raya, Hazeelia Muhammad, memaklumkan pendakwaan menerima arahan daripada Jabatan Peguam Negara untuk menarik balik pertuduhan berkenaan.

Mengikut pertuduhan, guru terbabit didapati telah menyebabkan cedera pada pipi sebelah kiri seorang pelajar lelaki berusia 11 tahun pada 6 April 2017, jam lebih kurang 7 pagi di hadapan tapak perhimpunan Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Semarak, Nilai

Pertuduhan dibuat mengikut Seksyen 323 Kanun Keseksaan, sabit kesalahan boleh dikenakan hukuman penjara maksimum setahun dan denda RM2,000 atau kedua-duanya sekali.Sementara itu, Cikgu Azizan melahirkan rasa syukur terhadap keputusan mahkamah dan mengucapkan terima kasih kepada semua pihak dari seluruh negeri yang memberi sokongan.Beliau juga berkata beliau telah memaafkan pelajar tersebut dan keluarganya malah tidak menyimpan sebarang dendam.

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"Saya hargai semua sokongan dan anggap anda semua sahabat dan saudara saya. Insya-ALLAH moga-moga kita dirahmati."Untuk anak murid saya pula, saya doakan dia berjaya suatu hari nanti dan menjadi anak yang baik," katanya.

Kes Cikgu Azizan menjadi tular sejak beberapa hari lepas dan hashtag #PrayForCikguAzizan telah dilancarkan sebagai tanda sokongan kepada guru tersebut

Tonton video pembebasan terhadap Cikgu Azizan di bawah:

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What Malaysian Mainstream Media Are Not Telling You About The Detention Of Natalie Lowrey

Activist Natalie Lowrey Released After Being Locked Up For Six Days In Malaysian Jail

Natalie Lowrey and, left, at the scene of her arrest in Malaysia
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A Sydney-based environmental activist, Natalie Lowrey, has been released after being detained for six days in Malaysia, where she was protesting against an Australian company's metals plant. Lowrey, from New Zealand, was arrested on Sunday while demonstrating at Lynas' controversial plant for rare earths, which are used in tech products such as smartphones.

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Police had recommended she be charged under the Immigration Act and unlawful assembly, which carries a maximum two-year jail term. But on Friday night she was suddenly released on bail.

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Natalie Lowrey after being released on June 27
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“It was a big surprise. I didn't believe it until I had changed out of my purple jail uniform,” Lowrey told NZN. “I felt very strong the whole week because I knew there were vigils all over Australia and Malaysia for me. I have a lot of people to thank.”

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The lack of transparency around Lowrey's detention had concerned lawyers and NGOs; they had collected more than 15,000 signatures on a petition to free her. She has her passport back and plans to leave Malaysia next week. But before she goes she hopes to spend a few days in the area that inspired her to campaign against the Lynas plant.

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On Saturday Lowrey said: “I feel very strongly that Australian companies have to be accountable for their actions overseas. I will continue to show solidarity with the hundreds of thousands of Malaysians who want Lynas to leave.”

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Natalie Lowrey, an Australian resident born in New Zealand, was arrested on 22 June after taking part in a protest demanding the Australian-owned Lynas Corporation to shut down their rare earth mining plant in Kuantan

Australian Natalie Lowrey (left) has been denied bail and may be charged in court for taking part in an illegal protest
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Natalie Lowrey, a New Zealand citizen and permanent resident of Australia living in Bondi, was arrested on Sunday outside of a rare earth processing plant in the eastern state of Pahang. The plant near Kuantan began operating last year and is owned by the Australian company Lynas Corporation, but environmental activists claim it produces toxic waste.

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Natalie was arrested along with 15 Malaysian citizens during the 1,000-strong protest. The Malaysians were released, but Natalie remains in jail while the public prosecutor decides whether to charge or deport her.

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A police spokesman said two charges were being considered. She could be charged with "joining an illegal assembly knowing it has been commanded to disperse", which carries a penalty of up to two years in jail, or a fine, or both. The other possible charge is a visa breach.

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A witness said Natalie was sitting down when police arrested her

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Footage shot by journalist Damian Baker shows protesters taking part in a peaceful bike ride before forming a barricade of people, cars and tyres at the entrance to the plant. Protesters are seen sitting, standing, and holding placards. A protester tells police it is “up to citizens” to decide whether they wanted the plant or not. At one point, a scuffle breaks out.

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Natalie Lowrey during the protest in Malaysia
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Natalie is shown sitting with protesters when police approach and arrest people without force. Protesters gather outside the police station after the arrests, lighting candles on the footpath. One holds a sign saying “They Beat Us”. All the detained protesters except Lowrey were released on bail early on Monday.

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Police, however, said protesters refused to move on and thus they had no choice but to arrest them

“I warned the protesters they had 10 minutes to move on, but they did not move,” The district police chief, assistant commissioner Abdul Aziz Salleh, told Guardian Australia. “I told them it was illegal.”

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“What [Lowrey] did was illegal because under our law it is illegal to be involved in any public assembly without permission,” Abdul Aziz said. “Secondly, she is a foreigner who was approved to come into this country for other reasons, not to protest.”

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While Natalie was not harmed, one of the arrested protesters ended up in intensive care suffering broken ribs and head injuries after Malaysian police used batons on him

New Zealand environment activist Natalie Lowrey
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Abdul Aziz said only one protester went to hospital, that the injuries he sustained were not serious, and that police had no choice but to use force. “He was injured after he retaliated against police,” Abdul Aziz said. “In fact he was very violent. There was a lot of commotion, but no serious injuries.”

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On 26 June, the district police chief, assistant commissioner Abdul Aziz Salleh, told Guardian Australia the police investigation into Lowrey was complete

“There are two very wrong and obvious things she has done,” Abdul Aziz said. “We have recommended that she be charged under the Immigration Act, and that she also be charged for unlawful assembly. The decision is now with the Attorney General Department, who are considering their next steps.” He confirmed the latter charge carried a maximum two-year jail term, a fine, or both.

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An Australian environmental activist, Tully McIntyre, said police had confiscated Natalie's phone

She said when Lowrey was first arrested, police had told them she would go to court the following day and be immediately deported. That court appearance never happened.

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McIntyre has been allowed to visit Natalie a couple of times, and said she was extremely worried for her friend

“Nat said she is still going OK. It is draining [for her] being contained in the cell with the 24-hour fluorescent lights and camera surveillance. It does make her feel stronger knowing there is so much global support behind her.

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“She did say that this isn't just about her and felt compelled to sit down with the other protesters at that time as there was something in her heart that told her do it.”

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On 27 June, Fellow activists gathered outside Lynas's headquarters in Sydney to show their support for Natalie and to call on Malaysia to release her

Among them was Holly Creenaune, who has known Lowrey for 10 years. “I spoke to a friend of hers over there with her this morning, and she is still being held and doesn’t know what she is being charged with,” Creenaune said.

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Tully McIntyre, a fellow activist in Malaysia with Lowrey, says she is now able to phone home and is being treated well. “Natalie is a strong woman, she really is, and she is aware of the worst case scenario,” McIntyre said. Malaysian-based environmental activists held a candlelight vigil for Lowrey on Thursday night.

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The Australian government said it would not comment on Natalie's case. She faces two years in jail if charged and found guilty.

“As Ms Lowrey is a New Zealand citizen, we have no on-the-record comment on this matter,” a spokeswoman for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said on Friday in response to questions about what support, if any, the Australian government could offer.

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A petition calling for Natalie's release has over 14,000 signatures at the time of publishing this story

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An online petition has been set up calling for the release of Australian environmental activist Natalie Lowrey who was swept up in a police clampdown on an anti-Lynas rally outside its rare earth plant in Gebeng, Pahang. At the time of writing, over 14k individuals have signed the petition hosted on Community Petitions, a crowd-source tool that is part of the online community, Avaaz.org.

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“We, therefore, appeal to the Malaysian Government and the police to immediately release her, drop all charges against her and allow her to return to Australia safely,” said the petition, which is addressed to Home Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The petition was created by a user called Hemantha W, from Sri Lanka.

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Protests against the Lynas Corporation have been taking place for the past three years

There are about 700,000 people living within 30km of the plant, which is near coastal tourist resorts and an environmentally sensitive fishery area. Environmental campaigners have been calling for the Malaysian plant to close since it began operating in 2012.

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Agong Awards Datukship To Nor Salwani Who Defied Orders To Save The 1MDB Audit Report

This is Nor Salwani Muhammad

She is the current audit director of governance at the National Audit Department (NAD).

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Earlier today, 1 February, Nor Salwani was conferred a Datukship by Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah

The Agong awarded the title to her today in conjunction with the Federal Territories Day.She is among a total of 25 recipients of the Panglima Mahkota Wilayah (PMW) which carries with it the title "Datuk", according to a Malaysiakini report.Federal Territories Minister Khalid Samad congratulated Nor Salwani on her honour."Civil servants can't protect public officers or ministers because you hold a responsibility to defend the interests of the nation and its people, What Salwani did must be exalted, and that is why we agreed to give her the title," he told reporters in Kuala Lumpur, as reported by Malaysiakini.

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She was given the honour for her loyalty towards her nation above any individual after it was revealed that, back in 2016 as a lowly officer, she saved the original 1MDB audit report and kept a secret recording of a meeting during which alleged tampering was done to the report

In November last year, Nor Salwani described how she had secretly placed a digital voice recorder in a pencil box which had been taken into the meeting room by her superior.According to a report in New Straits Times, the 52-year old had been directed to be present at the then Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Ali Hamsa's office by her boss, then auditor general Tan Sri Ambrin Buang, before she was unceremoniously asked to leave the meeting."I was there by about 8.30am but when the meeting was just about to start, Tan Sri Ali's staff suddenly told all the lower ranking officers to leave the room," she said."They were very insistent and everything became very chaotic. I was supposed to take down the minutes of the meeting for the Audit Department but they were asking me to leave the room."However, just before she was shooed out, she managed to slip a voice recorder into her boss, Sa'adatul Nafisah Bashir Ahmad's pencil case which was left partially open on the desk.Following the meeting, the 1MDB audit report was re-worked and four important but contentious points were allegedly removed before it was tabled at Parliament's Public Accounts Committee hearings.According to Malaysiakini's report, Nor Salwani's superior at the time - auditor general Ambrin Buang - had ordered that all copies of the 1MDB report be destroyed to prevent leaks.

For her courage, Nor Salwani was hailed a public hero with Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad describing her as an "example of a Malay Muslim heroine who is responsible, transparent, and brave"

Perak Menteri Besar Ahmad Faizal Azumu paid tribute to her in the State Legislative Assembly."In a situation where she could not fight those who abused power, she still did what needed to be done despite the great risk," he said while standing up to give Nor Salwani a salute."I hope Perak civil servants can make her an idol in carrying out their duties for the people."

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And Artist Fahmi Reza immortalised her in a graphics poster, with the words "Berani Mengingkari Koruptor" (dare to defy corrupters)

Berani Mengingkari Koruptor#NorSalwani #LawanKorupsi #1MDB pic.twitter.com/7aQZljEKkE— Fahmi Reza (@kuasasiswa) November 21, 2019


MIC President Says Zahid Told Istana Negara That BN Is Backing Anwar

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Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) president SA Vigneswaran confirmed that Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi sent a letter to Istana Negara declaring that all 30 Barisan Nasional (BN) MPs supported Pakatan Harapan (PH) leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister

"He (Zahid) admitted sending the letter after 10 BN MPs retracted their support for (Perikatan Nasional chairperson) Muhyiddin (Yassin) and BN made the decision to remain neutral," said Vigneswaran.The letter was circulating online but BN Communications had previously stated that the letter was fake.Although the letter mentioned 30 MPs, only 28 signed an undertaking prior to the general election, giving Zahid the authority to hold discussions with other parties about allying, reported Malaysiakini.

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According to PH sources, the coalition now has 116 seats in total with the inclusion of the 28 BN MPs, which is enough for PH to form a government

Meanwhile, according to BN sources, the letter heightened tensions at the coalition's supreme council meeting last night, 22 November, and an attempt was made to remove Zahid as chairperson.This was thwarted, however, when UMNO MPs who were waiting outside entered the meeting room, the sources told Malaysiakini.

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Gara-Gara Pergi Tandas, Ayah Terkejut Anak Balik Sekolah Tanpa Kain Ini Curi Tumpuan Ramai

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Sesi persekolahan 2022/2023 telah pun bermula pada hari Isnin yang lepas

Bukan sahaja anak-anak malah ibu bapa juga seronok nak memulakan fasa baru ini setelah sekian lama belajar secara dalam talian. Hal ini membuatkan ramai ibu bapa berkongsi pelbagai cerita lawak mengenai anak-anak mereka memulakan sesi persekolahan di media sosial sebagai hiburan untuk semua. Sama seperti video yang dikongsi oleh seorang lelaki di TikTok berkenaan anaknya kehilangan kain sekolah telah mendapat perhatian ramai. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @topekmt   อย่างน้อยเราเคยรักกัน - AnAn (อันอัน)

Anak cakap kain hilang bila ditanya, rupa-rupanya tergulung dalam baju lupa nak turunkan lepas ke tandas

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @topekmt, kelihatan lelaki itu memaparkan gambar anaknya yang lengkap berpakaian sekolah pada waktu pagi.  Namun, semasa menjemput pulang, dia terkejut melihat anaknya itu berjalan keluar dari sekolah tanpa memakai kain. Apa yang lebih melucukan adalah apabila ditanya, anaknya pun tidak tahu ke mana hilangnya kain itu.Rupa-rupanya, kain tersebut tergulung di dalam baju kerana anaknya terlupa nak turunkan selepas pergi ke tandas.

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"Ampun dik, mak cik tergelak. Apa-apa pun confident level kamu memang tinggi. Mak cik doakan kamu berjaya dunia dan akhirat" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan yang kini telah mendapat 269.4K views, 15.5K likes dan 1,248K comments di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan kejadian budak perempuan ini kehilangan kain sekolahnya. Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Aduhai dik, sakit perut gelak. Penat sangat ni belajar dekat sekolah sampai kain pun boleh lupa tergulung dalam baju :P

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[VIDEO] Wanita Terkejut Tengok Seller Bungkus Barang, Dah Macam Bentuk 'Mayat'

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Ramai yang kini memilih untuk membeli barangan secara online kerana mudah dan menjimatkan masa

Bukan itu saja, harganya juga kadangkala jauh lebih murah berbanding membeli di kedai luar. Jadi, buat apa nak bersusah payah keluar kalau boleh secara online atau delivery betul tak?Namun, berbeza pula dengan video yang dihadapi oleh seorang wanita ini apabila dia terkejut melihat bungkusan barangan di rumahnya.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @dian_dianz barang kereta laki aku ckap   Creepy, scary, horror, synth, tension - Sound Production Gin

Cuak tengok dah macam bentuk 'mayat' seller bungkus

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang wanita berkongsi situasi semasa dia ingin mengambil barangan suaminya.Difahamkan, barangan itu dihantar ke rumah oleh courier dan diletakkan di atas tiang lampu rumahnya.Tetapi, apa yang lebih mengejutkan dia adalah sebaik saja mahu keluar ambil, barangan itu tidak ubah seperti bentuk 'mayat'. Perkara itu membuatkan dia seram sejuk dan tidak mengambilnya sehingga hari sudah malam kerana menunggu suaminya.

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"Saya syakkan seller tak nak bagi orang curi barang tu dia balut gitu" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dan memberikan reaksi mereka.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 406.7K views, 28K likes dan 695 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Hold Your Horses, Everyone. There Are More Long Weekends In 2016!

The year 2015 is coming to a close soon and looking back this year, long weekends and short getaways were definitely all the rage!

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You might have your year-end holidays all planned, but why stop there? The 2016 calendar holds more long weekends you can look forward to.

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With 8 official long weekends nationwide, it's enough to get us thrilled! You can also take just one day of leave and enjoy 9 long weekends instead.

Keep this handy guide in your phone, computer, or just everywhere!
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As if those 30 days of holiday aren't enough, just wait...

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Don't forget those precious state holidays as well. Yup, more long weekends!

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It would be a waste to spend those treasured vacation days rolling around in bed, so why not make full use of them by travelling to get inspired or simply to have fun

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These long weekends are perfect for exploring the different parts of Malaysia, or even rent one of these luxurious villas and bungalows - vacationing like a bawse!

Limastiga, Umbai, Melaka.
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You'll be surprised by the things you learn when you become a tourist in your own country. A change of perspective will help you discover all sorts of beauty of our beloved Bolehland.

It's also worth to catch up with our neighbouring countries and pay them a visit

Rinjani National Park, Lombok, Indonesia.
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Kickstart the year 2016 on the right note with a visit to laidback Vientiane, Laos

...or even plan it for the end of the year 2016 for an easygoing trip to unwind in this city

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The most agreeable temperatures are in the months December and January. Second best are November and February.

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You can also visit Bandung, the Paris of Java, a favourite weekend destination of locals and fellow tourists

Braga Street, Bandung, Indonesia.
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For that 5-day long weekend, take a couple more of leave days to venture further like the vibrant coastal city of Busan in South Korea

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Maybe even live your childhood dreams of visiting the theme parks in Gold Coast, Australia

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Whether it's travelling local, visiting our neighbouring friends, or flying halfway across the world, the possibilities are endless!

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You can count on AirAsia to always be ready all year round to help you stop daydreaming and start travelling!

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It's never too early to plan for your travels. AirAsia is currently having promo fares to fulfill all your fantasy of utilizing your long weekends but you gotta act fast as the promo ends this Sunday, on 4 October 2015! Get those tickets now HERE. Book early, save maximum!


Selangor Man Reminds Public To Not Drink And Drive With Banners Strung On His Car

The rise of fatal accidents caused by drink-driving over the past few weeks led one citizen to take matters into his own hands

After seeing the outrage that emerged in response to recent drink-driving accidents in Malaysia, Mohammad Azhar Osman decided to take a more positive approach to tackling the issue.Azhar, who refers to himself as Mr J, uploaded a video to his Facebook page where he talks viewers through his plan to encourage others not to drink and drive. In the video, he points out two banners written in Bahasa Malaysia and English, hanging on the two rear doors of his car. They read, "Please don't drink and drive for a prosperous Malaysia."

INI saja Yang Mampu Mr j lakukan
Semoga kawan kawan bolehlaaa share supaya Ada Antara mereka Yang sedar Dengan APA Yang cuba Mr j lakukan Posted by MR J on Monday, June 1, 2020

Mr J's Facebook video was seen by over 2,700 people, and has been well received both online and offline

In an interview with Malay Mail, Mr J said, "For the past three days I've been doing this, everyone, Malay, Chinese, or Indian, have welcomed the messages positively."As he drove around streets in Klang, Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, and Subang Jaya to spread his message, many people showed their support by honking or giving a thumbs-up as he passed by. In a follow-up post, Mr J shared his appreciation for those who recognised him in real life and stopped him for a photo.

INI sahaja Yang Mampu Mr j lakukan terima kasih kepada semua yang menghon hon mase jumpa tadi....Kita gunakan kelebihan...Posted by Mohd Azhar Osman on Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Mr J advised viewers to refrain from blaming a single race for drunk driving accidents

In earlier Facebook post Mr J told viewers, "Let's not fault an entire race for the actions of individuals." Seeing many angry, non-constructive comments online, he continued, "We need each other.""Use your voice to advise and remind your friends who drink to refrain from driving and find an alternative way home."  Mr J told Malay Mail, "I live in a multi-cultural community in Klang and I can't imagine losing the peace we have because of something like this. So I'm just trying to do what I can to prevent this situation from escalating and making Malaysians fight amongst themselves."

You can watch his video below:

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DEMI KESEJAHTERAAN RAKYAT MALAYSIA ...HENTIKANLA..Posted by Mohd Azhar Osman on Monday, June 1, 2020


[VIDEO] "Khusyuk Fly" - Tak Dengar Bunyi Siren, Lelaki Ini Terkejut Aksinya Dirakam Polis

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

Setiap pengguna jalan raya haruslah mematuhi undang-undang yang telah ditetapkan

Jika kita melanggar undang-undang, sudah tentulah kita akan didenda dan disaman oleh polis trafik.Namun, lain pula yang berlaku dalam sebuah video ini apabila aksi seorang mamat motor sedang khusyuk 'fly' telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

Keras kau mat. pic.twitter.com/SJkaTotjZU— ₆⁶₆ςιδ²³₆⁶₆ Seller iPhone! (@Tsgxy_) August 27, 2022

Sakan fly sampai tak dengar siren polis follow dari belakang

Menerusi perkongsian video daripada @Tsgxy_, kelihatan lelaki itu sedang menunggang motosikal di sebuah lebuh raya.Apa yang menarik perhatian adalah apabila aksinya yang sedang khusyuk fly tanpa sedar polis sudah lama mengikut di belakangnya.Lebih menghiburkan lagi adalah apabila setelah beberapa saat siren polis berbunyi, dia pantas memusingkan kepalanya dan menggelabah membetulkan kembali kedudukannya di atas motor.

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Image via @Tsgxy_ (Twitter)

"Member full throttle dah, haha tengah dengar rock kapak tu" - Warganet

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan yang kini telah mendapat 319.1K views, 13K likes dan 8.9K retweets di Twitter, rata-rata warganet turut terhibur melihat aksi lelaki itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Image via @Tsgxy_ (Twitter)

Image via @Tsgxy_ (Twitter)

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Image via @Tsgxy_ (Twitter)

Image via @Tsgxy_ (Twitter)

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Image via @Tsgxy_ (Twitter)

Bukan main seronok dia payung skill fly ya. Kelam kabut terus bila nampak polis :D

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These 2 Cats Have Been Trying To Enter A Japanese Museum For Years

For decades, museums around the world have been attracting visitors who have interest in art, history, and culture

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One Japanese museum in particular has been having two unusual feline guests wanting to enjoy some of Japan's art

For the past couple of years, two stubborn cats have been trying to enter Hiroshima Onomichi City Museum of Art.According to SoraNews 24, the cats have been attempting to enter the building ever since the museum held a cat photography exhibition in 2016. The first furry visitor paid its visit then.

 pic.twitter.com/X9Chynkm5V—  (@mukusuke) June 26, 2016

But was immediately turned away by the museum's security guard at the entrance.

 pic.twitter.com/jh9ggGiS1U—  (@mukusuke) June 28, 2016

A year later, the same cat came back to try its luck... only to be shoo-ed off yet again

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Image via Onomichi City Art Museum

Here it was seen sitting outside the entrance perhaps plotting its next attempt. Revenge is a sweet disaster, my friend.

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 feint H300930spin off 2018(10/1)) # # # # # #cat #onomichi pic.twitter.com/tBQHnY50Ck—  (@bijutsu1) September 30, 2018

The black, furry creature may have failed, but another cultured cat was determined to put its paw down for the sake of the feline community

With boldness, it strut towards the museum.

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Image via Onomichi City Art Museum

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Nope.

At least the friendly security guard consoled its feelings by giving it loving scratches before sending it on its way

See you tomorrow.  H301031spin off 2018 # # # # # #cat #onomichi pic.twitter.com/ENOlWIHYkl—  (@bijutsu1) October 31, 2018

The cats have gained some fame on the Internet since then, that the museum decided to make merch to represent the furry duo

After all, it's the least they could do.

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The frequent visits have since made the cats quite popular with the security guard and museum that they've both been named Ken or Ken Chan (black cat) and Gosaku or Go-Chan (ginger cat).

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We're still unsure as to whether the cats have been allowed into the museum yet though.