What Analysts And Experts Have To Say About Malaysia's Management Of The MH370 Crisis

Bloomberg Is Shining The Spotlight On Malaysia's Leadership (Or Lack Thereof) As Malaysia's Management Of The MH370 Crisis Starts To Glaringly Disappoint

Azharuddin Abdul Rahman, director general of the department of civil aviation of Malaysia, speaking at a press conference on Monday.
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Malaysia, aspiring to become a developed nation in six years, is finding that more than 50 years under one coalition and tight control over information is a mismatch for handling a rapidly growing crisis followed across the world.

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China Is Demanding Malaysia To Be More Transparent About Investigations While Vietnam Partially Suspends Their Search Team Due To Insufficient Information

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Patience appears to be wearing thin in the search for the missing aeroplane, says the BBC's Celia Hatton in Beijing.

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China has urged Malaysia to "step up its efforts" in the search for the Malaysia Airlines passenger plane that disappeared on Saturday. "We have a responsibility to demand and urge the Malaysian side to step up search efforts, start an investigation as soon as possible and provide relevant information to China correctly and in a timely manner," he said.

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Vietnam said Wednesday it had suspended its air search for missing flight MH370 and scaled back a sea search as it waited for Malaysia to clarify the potential new direction of the multi-national hunt. "We've decided to temporarily suspend some search and rescue activities, pending information from Malaysia," deputy minister of transport Pham Quy Tieu said, adding that boats were still searching the area, but on a smaller scale.

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"We've asked Malaysian authorities twice, but so far they have not replied to us," Tieu said, when asked about the report. "We informed Malaysia on the day we lost contact with the flight that we noticed the flight turned back west but Malaysia did not respond," he added.

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Several Contradicting Statements From The Department Of Civil Aviation, The Military, And The Police Have Also Confused And Infuriated Those Who Are Following The News

Malaysia Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Ahmad Jauhari Yahya (second from left), Director General of the Department of Civil Aviation Datuk Azharuddin Abdul Rahman (middle)
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IGP Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar (middle)
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Malaysia's air force chief has denied saying military radar had tracked the lost passenger jet turning back and flying to the Strait of Malacca. The pro-government Berita Harian daily had quoted General Tan Sri Rodzali Daud as saying military radar at the Butterworth air force base believed it was tracking the Boeing 777-200ER jet until it disappeared at 2.40am last Saturday.

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The police chief has also contradicted the earlier statement made by Malaysia’s aviation chief on Monday that five people did not board the plane. In no uncertain terms he said: “There is no such thing as five person who did not board the plane. There is no such thing.”You take it from me, there were no such thing. Nobody booked the ticket that did not board.”

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Aviation Publication Flight Global Says Malaysia's Handling Of Information and Expertise In The Investigation Is Poorly Coordinated

Aviation Publication Flight Global Says Handling Of Information and Expertise In The Investigation Is Poorly Coordinated
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The Malaysian military has primary radar to provide surveillance of surface and airborne activity off its coasts and borders. It clearly knew more about what happened to MH370 than any other Malaysian agency, but the authorities do not seem to have tapped into this expertise, and the military may have been slow to volunteer it.

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There are so many information sources that do not appear to have been used effectively in this case. As a result the families of the missing passengers and crew are being kept in the dark, and the search areas now extended to both sides of the peninsula have become so wide that it is clear that tracking information on the aircraft has not been used effectively.

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Nothing has been said about the 777′s ACARS system (airborne communications addressing and reporting system), a datalink that provides technical information about the health of aircraft systems to Malaysian Airlines’ base. In the 2009 Air France 447 loss case, just before the fatal sequence of events an ACARS transmission told AF’s base that an airspeed sensor disagreement had caused the autopilot to trip out. That information was made public.

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If MH370 was lost to civil radar screens because the transponder had been switched off, it raises questions as to why that would be so. There has been no report about attempts to pick up signals from the aircraft’s emergency locator transmitter, although the increasingly international fleet of search vessels are clearly doing their best.

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According to UNSW Malaysia Expert, Clive Kessler, Malaysia Is Bringing Its Lack Of Transparency In Handling Domestic Politics Into This Huge Global Issue, A Move That Is Seen As "As A Bid To Hide The Truth"

Clive Kessler, the UNSW Emeritus Professor
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“They’re handling a huge global issue as if it was domestic politics,” said Clive Kessler, Emeritus Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, who has analyzed the nation’s politics for half a century. “With the cause of the disappearance still unknown you can understand the need for discretion and caution but it’s being perceived in Malaysia and elsewhere in the region as a bid to hide the truth.”

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Najib’s administration is sending the message that people should let the “government tell them what they need to know, when they need to know it, and not before,” Kessler said. “That’s the way they’ve acted for generations and they are starting to find out it doesn’t work anymore.”

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Government-controlled Malaysian Airlines said in a statement yesterday it would “continue to be transparent in communicating with the general public via the media” on all matters affecting Flight 370.

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Issues With Transparency, Information Sharing, And Loopholes In Security Show That Malaysia Is Not In Control Of The Discussion

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“The Malaysian side cannot shirk its responsibilities,” the Global Times, a Chinese government-controlled newspaper, said in an editorial on March 10. “The initial response from Malaysia was not swift enough. There are loopholes in the work of Malaysia Airlines and security authorities.”

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“There are big issues -- transparency, information sharing, questions associated with security,” said Bridget Welsh, a political science professor at Singapore Management University. “They are not in control of the discussion and the problem is they’re not instilling confidence."

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According To The Star, Malaysia Is Facing A Lack Of Legal Powers In The Investigations Because It Is Not Formally Sanctioned By The United Nations

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Four days after Flight MH370 went missing in mid-air with 239 people on board, no nation has stepped forward to initiate and lead an official probe, leaving a formal leadership vacuum that industry experts say appears unprecedented.

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Malaysian officials are conducting their own informal investigations, in cooperation with other governments and foreign agencies, but they lack the legal powers that would come with a formal international probe under U.N.-sanctioned rules. Those powers include the legal rights to take testimony from all witnesses and other parties, the right to have exclusive control over the release of information and the ability to centralise a vast amount of fragmentary evidence.

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A senior official familiar with the preliminary Malaysian probe said Malaysian authorities could not yet convene a formal investigation due to a lack of evidence on where - namely, in which national jurisdiction - the Boeing 777-200ER jet crashed.

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The Lack Of Formal Investigations Means Malaysia Does Not Have Exclusive Control Over The Release Of Information

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Without a formal investigative process being convened quickly under rules set out by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a U.N. agency, there is a risk that crucial early detective work could be hampered, and potential clues and records lost, air accident experts said.

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Witnesses such as cargo handlers, mechanics and company officials might be reluctant to speak to Malaysian investigators who were operating outside a formal ICAO-sanctioned probe which could offer them some protection from law suits, experts said.

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The lack of a formal investigation also means Malaysia does not have exclusive control over the release of information or the ability to centralize fragmentary evidence such as wreckage parts and witness accounts, effectively relying for cooperation on other parties' good-will, the experts said.

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The Inconsistencies In Malaysia's Leadership Of The MH370 Investigations Is A Crisis Of Credibility For The Administration

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Najib’s United Malays National Organisation leads the coalition governing the Southeast Asian nation. Only in recent years has it seen a move toward more competitive elections, in some districts, that put a premium on public speaking. The government’s lack of a clear message, compounded by a series of false leads on the plane’s whereabouts and questions on coordination, risks undermining its image internationally.

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Everyone wants to give them the benefit of the doubt but this is a crisis of credibility for the administration.” “It’s a lack of experience, anybody would be tested,” said SMU’s Welsh. “This is Hisham’s test, and Najib’s government’s test.”

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There is an all-pervasive sense of a chaotic lack of coordination between the Malaysian agencies which has hindered the establishment of an effective search strategy.
Meanwhile the failure to provide timely information when simple facts have been established shows a total lack of consideration for the families of those who are missing.

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Prime Minister Najib Chose Acting Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein As The Face Of The MH370 Investigations To Avoid The Limelight Himself, Says An Analyst

Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin, PM Najib and Acting Transport Minister Hishammuddin
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Prime Minister Najib Razak lets his cousin, Acting Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein, be the face of the investigation into why a Malaysian Airline System Bhd. (MAS) plane vanished on March 8.

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It is understandable that Najib doesn’t want a high profile in this situation given his cautious personality, according to Joseph Liow, associate dean of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore. Hishammuddin, 52, has been the acting minister since a general election last May. He is unable to formally take the role given internal coalition rules on which party assumes particular posts in cabinet.

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“He’s not one who would go to the front of the camera and do lots of chest thumping and wave the flag and all that without being certain that there’s substantive” progress in the investigation, he said. “Hisham is very different from his cousin. He’s someone who is not uncomfortable with the limelight,” he said, referring to Hishammuddin.

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What The Prime Minister Could Have Done Was To Delegate Different Leaders To Locate The Plane, To Investigate Security Breach, And Another To Handle International Relations

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Najib needs to assure Malaysians and the international community that his government is doing all it can, said Vishnu Varathan, an economist at Mizuho Bank Ltd. in Singapore.

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“What could have been done was the prime minister delegating the transport secretary to locating the plane and assigning one other person in charge of investigating the security breach and another to handle international relations,” he said. “It’s not easy to convey all that is happening in the background and the government needs to highlight these things.”

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Possible Theories, Questions And Answers About The Missing MH370

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Kita Kena Bersatu, Bukan Perlekeh Kerajaan - Teguran Khas Lelaki Ini Kepada Zombie Politik

Umum mengetahui, negara kita kini dilanda krisis yang amat serius bersama Korea Utara atas insiden kematian seorang rakyatnya di KLIA bulan lalu

Pimpinan Korea Utara mendesak kerajaan Malaysia supaya menghantar pulang mayat mangsa  tanpa perlu dibedah siasat. Keengganan Malaysia untuk berbuat demikian telah menyebabkan Korea Utara mengeluarkan larangan sementara kepada rakyat Malaysia daripada meninggalkan negara itu.Timbalan Menteri Luar Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican memberitahu terdapat 11 rakyat Malaysia berada di Korea Utara.Tiga merupakan kakitangan kedutaan Malaysia manakala enam lagi adalah ahli keluarga mereka.Dua lagi adalah petugas Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu di negara tersebut.

Walaupun krisis ini dianggap sangat serius, namun terdapat beberapa pihak yang melemparkan komen-komen yang tidak sensitif terhadap situasi sekarang

Ada juga yang menyarankan supaya Malaysia menyerah kalah dan tidak perlu mencari masalah dengan negara komunis tersebut.Terkesan dengan respon-respon seperti itu, seorang pengguna Facebook Ayman Rasydan Wong telah membuat satu post berkenaan isu tersebut dan menerangkan tentang apa yang sedang dihadapi Malaysia sekarang. Baca penjelasan beliau di bawah:

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LAWAK ANTARABANGSASaya ingat Kim Jong-un (pemimpin Korea Utara) dah kira manusia paling lawak di dunia, rupanya ada yang lebih lawak daripada itu. Mengapa saya kata begitu?Sebelum itu, mari kita “rewind” dulu pasal drama “Attack on Kim Jong-nam” ini. Kes dia macam ini: Kim Jong-nam abang Kim Jong-un dibunuh di KLIA. Polis Malaysia mahu melakukan bedah siasat. Kedutaan Korea Utara tak bagi, nak tuntut balik mayatnya. Pendirian polis kita ialah sila ikut prosedur Malaysia. Tak puas hati punya pasal, Duta Korea Utara iaitu Kang Chol mempertikaikan undang-undang Malaysia. Maka Malaysia mengisytiharkan Kang Chol sebagai “persona non grata” (orang yang tidak dihargai), dengan arti kata lain, halau. Korea Utara pula membuat pengumuman bahawa rakyat Malaysia (ada dalam 11 orang, kebanyakan kakitangan di Kedutaan Malaysia di Pyongyang) tidak dibenarkan meninggalkan Korea Utara.

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Peta sempadan Korea Utara.
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Adakah Malaysia berhak untuk mengisytiharkan Duta Korea Utara sebagai “persona non grata”? Ada. Ia telah diperuntukkan dalam Artikel 9, Konvensyen Vienna Mengenai Hubungan Diplomatik 1961. Yang bersalah dalam hal ini ialah Korea Utara kerana 11 rakyat Malaysia yang berkhidmat dalam Kedutaan (9 orang) dan World Food Programme (2 orang) ditahan itu mempunyai kekebalan diplomatik (“diplomatic immunity”). Dalam undang-undang antarabangsa, diplomat hanya boleh dihalau, tidak boleh ditahan. Dari permulaan drama ini Malaysia telah bertindak mengikut undang-undang dan norma antarabangsa. Namun, bedah siasat akan mendedahkan kebenaran tentang kematian misteri Kim Jong-nam. Kedegilan Korea Utara dalam memberi kerjasama seolah-olah memberi tanda ada udang di sebalik mee Jajangmyeon. Apa yang Korea Utara buat sekarang ialah “blackmailing” (peras ugut). Ini bukan kali pertama. Tanyalah jiran Korea Utara iaitu Korea Selatan dan Jepun sudah berapa kali diperas ugut olehnya. Di tahun 2009, Korea Utara juga menahan dua orang wartawan Amerika Syarikat, dan mereka hanya dibebaskan selepas bekas presiden Amerika, Bill Clinton melawat Pyongyang untuk rundingan rahsia.

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Dengan menjadikan rakyat Malaysia sebagai tebusan (“hostage”), rejim samseng Korea Utara berharap dapat menebus balik mayat Kim Jong-nam yang mengandungi kebenaran yang mereka cuba sembunyikan. Malaysia tidak mencari pasal dengan Korea Utara, Korea Utara yang mencari pasal dengan kita. Kalau kali ini Malaysia membenarkan Korea Utara membawa balik mayat sesuka hati, apa yang bakal terjadi selepas ini? Orang asing datang membunuh rakyatnya dan membawa balik? “Battle of the wills” ini menguji siapa yang mengalah terlebih dahulu. Dalam hal ini, orang asing sedang memijak kepala kita kerana kita mempertahankan hak kedaulatan kita, jadi kita harus bersatu sebagai rakyat Malaysia yang bermaruah, bukan memperlekehkan kerajaan sendiri. Kalau di saat ini pun anda masih mahu menjadi zombie politik, mohon berpindah ke Korea Utara.

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Dalam drama kali ini, ada sebuah aktor yang nampak berdiam, iaitu China. Sebenarnya China mengalami dilema di antara Korea Utara dan Malaysia: China melihat Malaysia sebagai rakan strategik di rantau Asia Tenggara, namun pada masa yang sama Korea Utara ialah bidak penting dalam percaturan geopolitik Asia Timur. Kalau China menyokong Korea Utara, Malaysia akan tersinggung. Kalau China menyokong Malaysia, Korea Utara pula akan tersinggung. Jadi lebih baik China berdiam. Tahun 1981, tiga kakitangan Kedutaan Soviet Union diisytiharkan sebagai “persona non grata” kerana disyaki mengintip. Dengar, Soviet Union itu. Malaysia pun tidak gentar. Apatah lagi Korea Utara. “Ha ha ha… tengok, ada orang Malaysia kutuk kerajaan sendiri disebabkan masalah yang kita timbulkan. 바보 (babo)!” Kata seorang ajumma yang sedang menonton berita TV dalam rumahnya di Pyongyang. Siapakah lawak antarabangsa sekarang?

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Karpal Singh: Funeral Arrangements And Today's Latest Updates

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Karpal Singh's Funeral To Be Accorded With Penang State Honours

Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (in blue) and Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng visit Karpal Singh's home in Penang to pay their final respects to him, on April 17, 2014.
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The Penang government will accord the late DAP leader Karpal Singh a state-level funeral on Sunday, said Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. He said it had also instructed that the state flag be flown at half-mast from today until the funeral on Sunday.

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“We can’t accord him a state funeral as that is under the federal jurisdiction so we can only accord him a funeral with state honours,” Lim said in a brief press conference. The state executive council and Karpal’s family have agreed to the plan, he added

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“This means the state flags would be flown half-mast until the funeral day on Sunday. “The state flag will be accorded to cover Karpal’s casket. “Finally a public ceremony will be held in Dewan Sri Pinang for the lay public to pay their last and final respects to Karpal.

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A ceremony for the public to pay their last respects to the Karpal, popularly known as the ‘Tiger of Jelutong’ for his contribution to the country’s politics, will be held at Dewan Sri Pinang between 9 and 11 on Sunday morning.

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Karpal’s cremation will take place at 11am on Sunday in the Batu Gantung crematorium.

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His sons, Penang exco member Jagdeep Singh Deo and Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo, thanked the state government for giving their father state honours. "I'm very sure he would have been very proud to be the son of Penang and to be accorded state honours," Jagdeep said. They also thanked the public and political leaders for their sympathy and condolences.

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Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Mahayudin Yasin (in batik shirt) paying respects to late Karpal Singh at his house in Jalan Utama, Penang. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng says Karpal will receive a funeral with state honours.
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17 April: Sources Reveal Karpal's Crashed Car Had 29 Outstanding Traffic Summonses

Photo shows the vehicle in which DAP veteran lawmaker Karpal Singh was travelling when he was killed during an early morning accident April 17, 2014.
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The Toyota Alphard in which Karpal Singh was killed this morning has 29 unresolved traffic summonses on record, checks with authorities revealed.

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Sources also revealed that Karpal’s vehicle had about 15 outstanding summonses for speeding.  The source revealed that the Toyota Alphard accumulated a total of 29 traffic summonses, of which 15 had not been settled.

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But the same authorities did not disclose, however, the nature of the traffic offences that caused the issuance of the summonses.

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A preliminary police investigation found that the MPV had been travelling on a straight stretch of the highway on a clear night, before it rammed into the right rear end of the lorry.

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Lorry Driver Involved In Karpal's Death Tests Positive For Ganja

The remains of Karpal's vehicle after the crash
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Initial urine sample of the lorry driver, 45, involved in the accident that killed Karpal Singh has tested positive for ganja.

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Perak police chief SDCP Datuk Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said the results are not conclusive because it was only an initial screening done by the police on the 45-year old man.

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“If the first screening comes back as positive, then the second sample will be sent to the pathologist for verification. “The second sample has been sent to the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital for verification,” he said. "The lorry driver's statements have been taken and he has been released," he added.

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When asked on the details of the accident, SDCP Acryl Sani said it was being investigated. "We need to get all statements involved to check on the evidence to conclude what had happened," he said. SDCP Acryl said the case was being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

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Karpal Singh Has Passed Away In A Road Accident Near Gua Tempurung Early Thursday, 17 April 2014

Veteran opposition MP and lawyer Karpal Singh was killed in an accident near Kampar in Perak this morning.
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Bukit Gelugor MP Karpal Singh died in a car accident on the North-South Expressway this morning near Gua Tempurung, Kampar in Perak.

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The accident happened at Km 301.6 of the NSE, near the deadly Gua Tempurung stretch.

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The Bukit Gelugor MP And Veteren DAP Leader Was Travelling In An MPV When It Collided With A Five-Tonne Lorry On The North South Expressway At 1am

Karpal Singh Was Travelling In An MPV When It Collided With A Five-Tonne Lorry On The North South Expressway.
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Bukit Gelugor MP and veteran DAP leader Karpal Singh was killed when the car he was travelling in collided with a five-tonne lorry near Gua Tempurung on the North South Expressway here early Thursday.

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The Crash Killed 74-Year-Old Karpal And His 39-Year-Old Assistant C Micheal On Impact

Karpal Singh Was Travelling In An MPV When It Collided With A Five-Tonne Lorry On The North South Expressway.
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Michael Cornelius, the loyal assistant who has been attending to Karpal's needs since he was wheelchair bound in a 2005 accident was also killed. He was 39 years old.

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The impact of the crash at about 1am killed the prominent lawyer and his assistant, C Michael, on the spot.

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Karpal's Son, Ramkarpal, Driver C Selvam, And Indonesian Domestic Helper Were Injured

Karpal Singh Was Travelling In An MPV When It Collided With A Five-Tonne Lorry On The North South Expressway.
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Karpal's son, Ramkarpal, and the car's driver, C Selvam, were injured. Karpal's Indonesian domestic helper was also injured and is in critical condition.

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According to a police statement later, Ram and driver of the ill-fated car, C Selvam, were not injured. However, Karpal's Indonesian maid suffered severe injuries and she is warded at Ipoh's Hospital Permaisuri Bainun.

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The Lorry Was Believed To Have Switched Lanes Without Indication

Karpal Singh Was Travelling In An MPV When It Collided With A Five-Tonne Lorry On The North South Expressway.
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Contacted later, an Ipoh police spokesperson told Malaysiakini that it is believed the MPV collided with a lorry which switched lanes without indication.

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The driver of the lorry, which was hit behind by Karpal's car, and its three passengers escaped without injury.

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The driver and co-driver of the lorry are being questioned by police.

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The five-tonne lorry was carrying a load of cement, steel and mosaic tiles.

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Karpal's Eldest Son, Gobind Singh Deo, Announced His Father's Departure Via Twitter At 3.40am

His eldest son, Gobind Singh Deo confirmed the passing of his father through a statement on Twitter at 3.40am.
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His eldest son, Gobind Singh Deo confirmed the passing of his father through a statement on Twitter at 3.40am.

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Karpal's other son and Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo (left) told The Star that his father had died on the spot. "My brother Ram is slightly injured but we are trying to get through to him," he added when the daily contacted him at 3.30am.

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Photos Taken At The Scene Of The Accident Show The White Toyota Alphard Karpal Was Travelling In Badly Damaged

Police said the multi-purpose vehicle was badly-damaged after losing control following a collision with a lorry.

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Karpal Singh Was Travelling In An MPV When It Collided With A Five-Tonne Lorry On The North South Expressway.
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Karpal Singh Was Travelling In An MPV When It Collided With A Five-Tonne Lorry On The North South Expressway.
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Karpal Singh Was Travelling In An MPV When It Collided With A Five-Tonne Lorry On The North South Expressway.
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Karpal Singh Was Travelling In An MPV When It Collided With A Five-Tonne Lorry On The North South Expressway.
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Karpal Singh Was Travelling In An MPV When It Collided With A Five-Tonne Lorry On The North South Expressway.
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Karpal Was On His Way To Penang To Attend A Court Case

Karpal Singh Was Travelling In An MPV When It Collided With A Five-Tonne Lorry On The North South Expressway.
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They were on their way to Penang from Kuala Lumpur for a court case when the luxury MPV, according to police, hit the rear of a lorry that was said to be travelling slowly.

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The four were travelling inside a Toyota Alphard at that time.

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Karpal And C Micheal's Body Were Sent To A Hospital In Ipoh. Their Remains Will Be Taken To Karpal's Home In Georgetown At 3PM

An emotional Lim Guan Eng giving Gobind Singh Deo a hug
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The bodies of Karpal and Cornelius have been taken to the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh. Among those at the hospital was Penang Chief Minister and DAP secretary general Lim Guan Eng. Both Karpal's and Cornelius' remains are expected to be taken to the former's home in Georgetown at 3pm today.

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Karpal Leaves Behind His Wife And Five Children

Karpal Singh's family
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Karpal, 74 leaves his wife Gurmit and five children. Karpal's funeral is expected to take place on Sunday, while plans for Cornelius is still uncertain as his family may want his body to be returned to India for the final rites.

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His wife Gurmit Kaur was inconsolable  as she wailed "Why why", while his son, Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo, who was holding his mother all the way to the mortuary, also broke down.

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Karpal's daughter Sangeet Kaur Deo and eldest son Jagdeep Singh Deo was also seen grieving over the loss of their father.

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The Prime Minister Has Expressed His Condolences In A Tweet

The Prime Minister Has Expressed His Condolences In A Tweet
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak who is currently on a working visit to Turkey, tweeted from Ankara to extend his condolences to the politician's family members. "I have just landed at Ankara when I heard the news that YB Karpal Singh died in a road accident . My condolences to the family," he tweeted.

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Karpal Singh Recently Resigned As DAP Chairman Following This Appeal Against A Sedition Charge

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Here's A First Look At The realme GT Neo 5 SE With 5,500mAh Battery And 144Hz Display

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The realme GT Neo 5 SE — the more affordable alternative to the realme GT Neo 5, just made its debut in China

The realme GT Neo 5.
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The device from realme will feature a 144Hz display with a 1,500 resolution (1,240x2,772 pixels). It's also powered by an octa-core processor that goes up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. It will run Android 13 out of the box. Furthermore, the realme GT Neo 5 SE will also support proprietary fast charging and sports a 5,500mAh battery. At the back of the phone, you'll find a triple camera setup with 64MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro camera.

Currently, there's no official announcement of the realme GT Neo 5 SE's release in Malaysia

But it's available for pre-order in China with these prices: - CNY1,999 (RM1,277) for the base 8GB RAM/256GB model- CNY2,199 (RM1,405) for the 12GB RAM/256GB model- CNY2,299 (RM1,469) for the 12GB RAM/512GB model- CNY2,599 (RM1,660) for the 16GB RAM/1TB model


Sering Makan Nasi Dengan Garam Saja, Pekerja Bangladesh Ini Sampai Berjaya Kumpul RM800K

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Kos sara hidup kini semakin meningkat, dan disebabkan itu orang ramai dinasihatkan berjimat untuk krisis ekonomi yang akan datang

Ada juga yang sanggup mengikat perut untuk menyimpan wang mereka. Tentu, ini amat sedih sekali terutama jika berlaku kepada diri kita.Namun, baru-baru ini tular sebuah kisah tentang seorang lelaki warga Bangladesh yang hanya menjamu selera dengan nasi dan garam saja telah mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @pokchek906 Nmpak kesian tapi duit kat kg mcm gunung #fyp #bangladesh #tiktokmalaysia #makan  original sound  - @awe

Berjaya beli rumah dan memiliki tanah sendiri di negara asal

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang pengguna TikTok berkongsi lauk yang sering dimakan oleh seorang pekerja Bangladesh itu.Dapat dilihat, pekerja itu sedang menjamu selera secara bersederhana. Tetapi, apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah dia hanya menjamu selera dengan makan nasi dan garam saja berserta dengan sedikit bawang dan cili.Difahamkan, pekerja itu kini telah boleh menyimpan wang sebanyak RM800,000 sepanjang 19 tahun bekerja di Malaysia. Malah, bukan itu saja dia juga memiliki sebuah rumah dan memiliki tanah sendiri di negara asalnya. Selain itu, dia juga menerima pendapatan sebanyak RM5,500 setiap bulan dan hanya membelanjakan RM300 sahaja untuk keperluan diri seperti makanan.Lihat video lain itu di bawah:

  @pokchek906 Gaji 5.5k hntar kg 5.2k. Dah 19thun kt malaysia. 12blnx19thn=228blnx5.2k=1,185,600 mat... lbh dri 800k mat hntar kg #fyp #tiktokmalaysia #banglaldesh  original sound  - @awe

"Mulai malam ni aku nak makan nasi dengan cili kering je" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi mereka mengenainya.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 2.1M views, 94.8K likes dan 2,933 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Image via @pokchek906 (TikTok)

Image via @pokchek906 (TikTok)

Image via @pokchek906 (TikTok)

Mereka memang dah biasa makan macam ni, kalau korang sanggup tak? :P

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Keluarga Pemilik Pusat Kecantikan Yang Jadi Punca Kematian Model Coco Siew Mohon Maaf

Kedua-dua pemilik pusat kecantikan yang ditahan atas kes berkaitan dengan sedut lemak sehingga menyebabkan kematian seorang model telah dibebaskan dengan jaminan polis

Baru-baru ini, tular cerita mengenai salah sebuah pusat kecantikan yang beroperasi tanpa lesen sah di Cheras telah membunuh seorang model wanita Malaysia yang dikenali sebagai Coco Siew semasa membuat prosedur menyedut lemak.Pusat kecantikan tersebut telah mula beroperasi sejak tahun 2012 di Kuantan, Pahang sebelum berpindah ke Selangor pada tahun 2018.Menurut sumber, keluarga pemilik pusat kecantikan tersebut telah hadir pada majlis pemakaman model berkenaan untuk penghormatan terakhir dan memohon maaf kepada ahli keluarga mangsa.

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Coco Siew disahkan meninggal dunia pada hari Sabtu lalu ketika menjalani prosedur sedut lemak. Apa yang lebih mengejutkan doktor yang bertanggungjawab terhadap pembedahan model tersebut juga tidak mempunyai lesen perubatan estetik yang sah dan profesional.

Tak sempat sambut hari bahagia bersama kekasih

Difahamkan model berkenan akan melangsungkan pernikahannya bersama pasangan pada akhir tahun ini ingin kelihatan cantik untuk majlis perkahwinannya itu.Namun, semuanya berakhir selepas dia mendapat suntikan anestetik di lengannya dan jantungnya mula berdegup perlahan sebelum terpaksa dikejarkan ke hospital.

Image via Coco Siew (Facebook)

Adik lelaki Coco juga memberitahu, ahli keluarga pemilik pusat kecantikan tersebut setiap hari mereka merasa bersalah dengan kejadian yang berlaku terhadap mangsa. Jadi, wajarlah untuk mereka datang memberi penghormatan terakhir buatnya.Tambahnya, dia mengucapkan terima kasih kepada orang ramai atas keprihatinan mereka.Coco Siew sebelum ini sentiasa menjalani gaya hidup sihat dan cergas malah, dia juga pernah menyertai pertandingan model Asia yang dianjurkan pada tahun 2014.

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5 Online Store Barang Keperluan Bayi Yang Berbaloi Untuk Anda Beli. Murah, Cantik & Jimat!

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Tidak dinafikan, jika anda bakal melahirkan bayi sulung, pastinya mommies akan teruja untuk membeli pelbagai barang keperluan si kecil bukan?

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Ada yang siap buat checklist sendiri untuk memastikan tidak ada satu pun barang baby yang terlepas pandang. Tidak kiralah bayi lelaki atau perempuan, mommies mesti excited nak beli macam-macam aksesori dan pakaian mereka kerana comel-comel belaka. Betul tak?Selain kedai-kedai menjual barang kelengkapan bayi yang terdapat di sekitar rumah, sudah banyak pembekal yang menjual secara online di Shopee, Lazada dan pelbagai platform lain.Percayalah, sebenarnya lagi berbaloi membeli-belah secara dalam talian berbanding pergi sendiri ke kedai kerana mereka menjual pilihan yang lebih banyak, murah dan cantik. Memang mommies akan rambang mata!Jadi, kami akan kongsikan antara 5 pilihan online store yang menyediakan pelbagai barang keperluan buat bayi anda. Jom check it out!

1. Momo House

Image via Momo House (Shopee)

Image via Momo House (Shopee)

Momo House menyediakan pelbagai jenis kelengkapan bayi dan juga ibu. Kedai ini menjadi pilihan nombor satu bagi mommies yang selalu membeli-belah di Shopee. Mereka juga mendapat banyak review yang bagus kerana kualiti barangannya yang tinggi.

2. Baby Mommy

Image via Baby Mommy (Shopee)

Image via Baby Mommy (Shopee)

Baby Mommy juga menyediakan macam-macam aksesori bayi seperti mitten and booties, tab mandi yang comel dan juga mainan. Selain itu, terdapat juga nursing cover khas bagi mommies yang ingin menyusukan bayi.

3. Luvi Baby Official Store

Image via Luvi Baby (Shopee)

Image via Luvi Baby (Shopee)

Kedai ini pula istimewa kerana mereka ada menjual pakaian untuk bayi pra-matang. Malah, terdapat juga set hadiah bayi untuk anda memberikan kepada kawan-kawan atau ahli keluarga yang baru melahirkan anak.

4. Kidswear Malaysia

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Image via Kidswear Malaysia (Shopee)

Jika mommies sukakan pakaian yang minimalis dan berwarna pastel, Kidswear Malaysia adalah pilihan terbaik. Bukan saja cantik dan mempunyai harga berbaloi, malah material baju mereka juga sangat selesa dan setanding dengan jenama mahal.

5. NSC Babyshop

Image via NSC Babyshop (Shopee)

Image via NSC Babyshop (Shopee)

Akhir sekali, kedai ini boleh dijadikan pilihan mommies untuk mencari barangan keperluan harian bayi anda. Mereka juga ada menjual alat mainan berkonsepkan education. Bagus untuk tumbesaran bayi!

Mommies tak perlu risau, kesemua online store ini adalah trusted dan dijamin barang-barangnya juga mempunyai kualiti yang tinggi setanding dengan jenama seperti Anakku, Pureen, Fiffy, Baby Carrie dan lain-lain.

Tunggu apa lagi mommies? Cepat pergi cuci mata, mesti akan add to cart punyalah! :P


"Maybe Dia Nak Ketenangan" - Main Buaian Dalam Hujan, Netizen Simpati Lihat Wanita Ini

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Semua orang pasti tidak terlepas dengan dugaan dan cabaran dalam kehidupan

Ramai yang menggunakan cara masing-masing untuk menenangkan diri bagi mengawal emosi. Sebab itulah pentingnya 'me time'.Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok yang memaparkan seorang wanita bermain buaian dalam hujan seorang diri telah menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @mieykicapxgaming Allahusemoga akak dipermudahkan segala ujian dri Allah S.W.T akakbertabah dan redha ya akak amin doakan akak ni baik2 saja yaaa.. ##fyp@ngahfarm  original sound  - MieyKicap Xgaming

Main buaian seorang diri masa tengah hujan

Menerusi akaun tersebut, seorang pengguna TikTok @mieykicapxgaming berkongsi video memaparkan seorang wanita sedang bermain buaian seorang diri."Allahu semoga akak dipermudahkan segala ujian dri Allah S.W.T akak bertabah dan redha ya akak amin doakan akak ni baikbaik saja ya," tulisnya.Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah wanita itu dilihat bermain buaian itu di dalam hujan seolah-olah sedang menenangkan dirinya.

Image via @mieykicapxgaming (TikTok)

Image via @mieykicapxgaming (TikTok)

"Bila keadaan tengah stres, bestnya dapat lepas pendam segala-galanya dekat pantai" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi dan pandangan mereka mengenainya.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 295.9K views, 23.6K likes dan 1443 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

Image via @mieykicapxgaming (TikTok)

Image via @mieykicapxgaming (TikTok)

Image via @mieykicapxgaming (TikTok)

Image via @mieykicapxgaming (TikTok)

Image via @mieykicapxgaming (TikTok)

Image via @mieykicapxgaming (TikTok)

Image via @mieykicapxgaming (TikTok)

Image via @mieykicapxgaming (TikTok)

Image via @mieykicapxgaming (TikTok)

Kadangkala me time itu sangat penting bagi kesihatan mental kita untuk menenangkan diri :)


Luen Heng's 11.11 Sale Is Back! Stock Up On Drinks & Snacks With These Boozy Bundle Deals

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Love sipping on wine or mixing your own cocktails at home? Luen Heng has got amazing deals in store for you!

As one of the top suppliers and providers for alcohol delivery online, Luen Heng offers affordable, high-quality booze, delivered right to your door! Starting off as a KL-based wholesale company, Luen Heng has evolved into a recognised importer and integrated distributor throughout Malaysia and the ASEAN region.

If you're looking for some drinks that'll help you relax after the stressful year we've had, check out these crazy deals:

1. If you want something light, fizzy, and fruity, the Magners Trio Set is perfect for you

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The original Magners apple cider tastes well-rounded, with a good mix of acidity and sweetness. With overtones of oak and spicy vine fruits, it has a delicate but rich fruity flavour derived from fresh ripe apples, mmm!This set also comes with pear and berry-flavoured cider for some ~ variety ~ as well, yummm. Also, you can nom on some apple cinnamon cookies that comes with this bundle. Sounds delish, no? Also, you'll receive a free Magners bottle opener, all at RM99.20.

2. Enjoy some Hoegaarden beer and rosée that's uniquely refreshing

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Luen Heng's Hoegaarden Party Set comes with a few bottles of Hoegaarden beer and rosée, along with some yummy finger food like crispy salmon skin (aw, yeah) and a box of chocolate cookies. Wah, sounds like it will hit the spot!On top of that, they're even throwing in some Hoegaarden merch glasses in this bundle as well. Now, you can enjoy their wheat beer, or their raspberry-flavoured rosée at home with your friends and family.

3. Clad in a gorgeous ornate bottle, just a sip of vodka from this bottle will make you feel atas

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Royal Dragon vodka is made in small batches made from the finest winter harvest rye and distilled five times in a century-old copper pot still, wah. It even has 23-carat gold leaves infused in this vodka, so if you're looking for a boujie drink that will elevate your drinking experience, this one's for you!It also comes with a meat snack, and two free shot glasses as well, perfect for nights in when you just wanna chill.

4. Add more fun to your night with some Jagermeister and some crispy salmon skin

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There's nothing like Jagerbomb shots to spice up the night. The best part is that with Luen Heng's Home Party Combo, you'll be able to enjoy two bottles of Jagermeister with two bags of crispy salmon skin, as well as a free bag that comes in Jagermeister's signature bottle green colour.Tell us how you plan to have a bomb night, without telling us you plan to have a bomb night. :p

5. Fancy an Aperol Spritz? You can whip one up with this bundle.

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Slightly sweet and bitter, an Aperol Spritz is one of the more popular cocktails among bar patrons. If you want to play bartender, just mix in some Aperol with prosecco and soda water. Serve it on the rocks, and voila! You've got yourself an Aperol Sprtiz. :DOh, don't forget to garnish it with an orange slice, hehe.

6. This Elegant Lady Ice Wine set is perfect for all you ladies out there because it comes with a box of bird's nest with collagen

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Enjoy the sweet aromas of peach and apricot on the nose, and taste a subtle hint of honey with this bottle of Inniskillen icewine, mmmm. This bundle also comes with a box of Kinohimitsu bird's nest with collagen, making this a popular pick for the ladies!At a price point of RM355.90, we'd say this set is pretty worth the money.

7. You can never have too much wine, so pick up a case of these Sauvignon Blancs

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This sauvignon blanc has a refreshing crisp aftertaste, and is one of the more popular wine choices among wine enthusiasts. Dry but mildly sweet, this white wine has herbal notes and a slight acidity that makes drinking this a great experience.At a price point RM369, you can enjoy six bottles of sauvignon blanc, giving you value for money on this bundle set.

8. Get quality wine at an affordable price with this Premium Australian Wine Combo

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Along with a side of braised abalone, this wine combo would be great to pair with a yummy dinner. Fancy a bottle of chardonnay or shiraz to go with your steak? Luen Heng's got your back. (;

If you prefer getting bottles on their own as opposed to bundles, check out these wines that are going at a 28.88% discount

Image via Luen Heng (Edited by SAYS)

Whether it's a shiraz, cabernet sauvignon or a pinot noir, you can bet that you'll find just what you're looking for at Luen Heng's online store.

Ready for the holiday season? Check out Luen Heng's website if you wanna purchase some drinks for yourself!

As a reminder, the legal drinking age in Malaysia is 21 years old. That means you need to be 21 and non-Muslim in order to buy and consume alcohol. Remember to always drink responsibly and in moderation. If you plan to drink, try carpooling with a friend who isn't drinking or catch a cab instead of driving.

Written by: Quinny TanThis article originally appeared on JUICE with rights to be republished on SAYS.

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Fahmi Reza To Crowdfund His RM30,000 Fine And Put Up 30,000 Clown Stickers Around Malaysia

Yesterday, 20 February, cartoonist and prominent activist Fahmi Reza was sentenced to one month in jail and fined RM30,000 by the Ipoh Sessions Court for publishing a clown sketch of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on his Facebook page in 2016

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After the case ruling, Fahmi wrote in a Facebook post that he has filed an appeal to challenge the decision at the Ipoh High Court.He also announced his release from the Session Court's lockup after four hours, with a bond of RM10,000. However, his RM30,000 fine has yet to be paid to avoid an additional six months in jail.

Earlier today, Fahmi came up with a crowdfunding plan for his RM30,000 fine on his Facebook page

"Stick and fight!" Fahmi wrote, before asking netizens to join his crowdfunding effort."They imposed a RM30,000 fine, so let's crowdfund to share and put up 30,000 clown stickers around Malaysia," he added.The Facebook post received over 2,100 reactions and 300 shares within the last 12 hours. Many netizens responded to Fahmi with support and encouragement.

Image via Facebook

In another Facebook post, Fahmi announced that he will be launching his crowdfunding page either tonight or tomorrow and revealed the items he will be selling

He will be selling a 'Penghasut' sticker pack, which will contain 15 waterproof stickers, and a 'Penghasut' metal pin which is around three centimetres tall. He also wrote that he will have to charge interested buyers at a higher price as all proceeds from these items will go to paying his RM30,000 fine. Nonetheless, he has not confirmed the items' prices, and is currently asking for public opinion on how much they are willing to pay.

Image via Fahmi Reza

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Lebih 5k 'Retweets', Lelaki Ini Kongsi Tips Turun Berat Dari 80kg Ke 69kg. Berbeza Sangat!

Banyak tips kurus di media sosial, tapi susahnya nak ikut. Lagi-lagi yang jenis suka makan, susahnya nak berpantang. Hmmm...

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Ya, betul. Nak turunkan berat badan sememangnya bukanlah perkara yang mudah. Anda memerlukan keyakinan, semangat dan motivasi yang cukup tinggi untuk meraih hasil seperti diingini. Sebab itulah setiap hari anda perlu memikirkan apa perkara yang perlu dilakukan untuk menjadikan impian anda sebuah realiti. Bukan hanya bermimpi di siang hari ya.

Seorang lelaki turut berkongsikan tips menarik yang dipraktik untuk turunkan berat sebanyak 11kg. Nampak macam susah, tapi sebenarnya anda juga boleh melakukannya.

Pada permulaannya, lelaki ini yang menggunakan nama @megatdanilio_ di laman Twitter memuat naik status di mana dia akan berkongsi tips kurus jika dia mendapat lebih dari 7 retweets. Ternyata, tweet tersebut telah berjaya meraih sebanyak 5.1k retweets dan 7.7k likes ketika artikel ini ditulis. Baca tips penuh di bawah:

80kg to 69kg. Wanna tips?  7rt aku share as tanda korg betul nak tahu. pic.twitter.com/zlb8qPNaUp— Megat_Danial (@megatdanilio_) August 3, 2019

Apakah diet yang diamalkan olehnya?

- Makan nasi 1/4 pinggan sahaja sehari skali- Lagi 3/4 ambik lauk sayur, protein, kurangkan minyak, kurangkan makanan gula- Air manis kurangkan. Kalau boleh cut terus- Jgn makan lewat malam- Junk food mcm mcd tu kalau boleh 1x per week- Makanan ringan seperti maggi, twisties, semua jangan

Apakah pula senaman yang dilakukan sepanjang tempoh diet ini?

- Exercise pun kena okey guys. Diet ja tak cukup- Cardio at least 4 times a week- Kalau yg jenis nk build muscle takleh more cardio nnt muscle kecut- Drink more plain water- No sweetDiet is more important than workout. 70% diet 30% workout/ exercise. Trust me if hampa passionate dgn apa yg hmpa nak. You will achieve what do you want okey?

Ini merupakan perbezaan perut sebelum dan selepas melakukan diet ini:

Image via Twitter @megatdanilio_

Oh ya, sebelum itu, dia turut berkongsi cara-cara untuk anda mengira BMI badan masing-masing. Lihat pengiraan dengan cara yang betul di bawah:Nak kira bmi mcmni:BMI = Weights/height in meters2Example berat saya 69kg and tinggi 180cmSo, 69kg/1.8x1.8=21.29

Image via Twitter @megatdanilio_

Hasilnya memang kurang nampak dari dalam gambar. Mungkin depan-depan akan lebih jelas.

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Paling terbaik, ada juga yang mengikuti tips turun berat yang diamalkan oleh lelaki ini dan ianya terbukti berkesan. Terbaiklah!

Semua yang di sampaikan betul and i did it too 86 kg to 57 kg pic.twitter.com/dX8u3ssEGx— Dr. lilsss (@NFarahlyana) August 4, 2019

If there's a will, there's a way :)

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Datuk Dies in Superbike Crash Near Genting Sempah

47-year-old Datuk Majura Muda dies after his superbike crashed on the Karak Highway near Genting Sempah

47-year-old Datuk Majura Muda lost control of his superbike on the Karak Highway near Genting Sempah

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A 47-year-old Datuk was killed at KM35.1 of the Karak Highway near Genting Sempah when he lost control of his superbike.

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Gombak OCPD ACP Abdul Rahim Abdullah said the victim, identified as Datuk Majura Muda, an executive director of an engineering consultancy firm was travelling in a convoy with three friends during the 9.15am Sunday incident.

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He lost control of his superbike when he was making a sharp turn

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Gombak police chief Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rahim Abdullah said the victim, Datuk Majura Muda, 47, succumbed to injuries in the 9.15am incident.

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"The victim was travelling in a convoy with three friends towards the Lipur Lentang waterfall. He lost control of the superbike when negotiating a sharp bend."

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It was learnt that upon reaching a sharp corner, his Kawasaki Concours 14 slipped and went straight into the steel road divider railings.

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The executive director of an engineering consultancy firm was killed instantly when his head hit the road divider

The victim was flung off his bike.
His head hit the railings before his bike came crashing on him killing him on the spot.

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The body was taken to Sungai Buloh Hospital for a post-mortem.

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Tips for safe driving on the Karak Highway

Be prepared in case you're stranded! Make sure you have emergency car kits and contact numbers available with you just in case.

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Be alert and drive defensively.  If you see a car or truck driving too quickly for the conditions, put some distance between you and their vehicle. If you see a vehicle in front of you starting to lose control, you'll need to make split-second checks for vehicles coming up behind you, potential dangers beside you, all while making a decision on how you need to react in case another driver loses control of their vehicle.

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Invest in good tires and keep them at the right pressure. Tires that are balding, or that do not have a good amount of tread life on them can be problematic -- to say the least -- on slippery roads

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Windshield treatment / weather repellent products. Having a good set of windshield wipers is important, but using water and weather repellent products, such as Rain-X, can give you added protection when you're trying to keep visibility while driving in rainy and misty weather to a maximum.

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Maintain a clean windshield and good windshield wipers. When there is a heavy rain pouring down, the last thing you need is windshield wipers that do not work or that fail to keep water out of your way so that you can see the road and vehicles in front of you.

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Be sure your vehicles lights are in good working order. The more visible you are the less likely it is that somebody will hit you, and it's always a good idea to be able to see in front of you when you're driving, regardless of the weather outside your vehicle.

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A bus leaving Genting Highlands descending Karak Highway falls off the cliff with 59 passengers in the bus. 37 people died in the accident. [CLICK FOR FULL STORY]

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Here's What RM700 A Month In Rent Can Get You Around Malaysia

Does RM700 a month sound too little or too much to spend on rent? What kind of properties can you rent in Malaysia with a budget of RM700?

Taking inspiration from Buzzfeed’s article of properties one can rent with USD1,000 across the US, we looked up on local rental sites on the kind of properties we can rent with RM700 in Malaysia.

Here some of the properties that are on rent for RM700 in different parts of Malaysia:

Note: The properties are arranged according to their size - from the biggest to the smallest.

1. A spacious, three-year-old bungalow in Kluang

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Area: Located about 3.5km from the Hospital Enche' Besar Hajjah Khalsom, the Kluang general hospital and about 6km away from the Kluang town.The property: An unfurnished house with four bedrooms and three bathrooms in a guarded neighbourhood. Size: 5,450 square feetThis house could be a good fit for families looking for a spacious yet affordable space to rent, but it may not be the best choice for young working individuals who are looking for a place that's easily accessible and is in the centre of everything.

2. This semi-D house that's located about ten minutes away from Taiping town

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Area: The house is just a stone's throw away from grocery stores, schools, the railway station, and eateries. The Perak state museum is only about 10 minutes away from the house.The property: It is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom semi detached house that comes three air-conditioning units. Size: 3,887 square feetWhile it can be considered cheap for such a large space, note that the property is 15 years old and may not be in mint condition.

3. A five-bedroom house in Butterworth that's 10 minutes away from the Penang bridge

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Area: Located close to clinics, eateries, mosques, and convenience stores in a strategic location.The property: A partially furnished house with three bathrooms and a fully equipped and extended kitchen. Size: 3,199 square feet.This house basically offers good value for money - it's both spacious and is located in a prime area.

4. A new, unfurnished single-storey house in Chemor, Perak

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Area: Close to convenience stores and fast food outlets and located about six minutes away from Chemor town. The property: A four-bedroom, three-bathroom house which has enough space to park two cars. Size: 1,800 square feetThe good thing about this property is that it is a brand new house, but note that while it may have four bedrooms, it might not be the most spacious space at only 1,800 square feet.

5. This newly renovated house that's about 20 minutes away from Ipoh town

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Area: Close to wet markets and eateries. The property: The house comes with a fully-functioning, extended kitchen, and auto gate. Size: 1,400 square feetWhile the house is located away from the hustle and bustle of Ipoh town, it is still at a well-developed, self-sustaining area that has all the necessary basic amenities.

6. An unfurnished house in Tawau that can comfortably fit three people

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Area: A residential area, away from from town. The property: The house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a laundry area. Size: 1,400 square feetThe location is great for anyone looking for a quiet space.

7. This three-bedroom house in Semenyih Parklands

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Area: Surrounded by eateries and convenience stores. The property: An unfurnished house with three bathrooms. Size: 1,260 square feetNote that Semenyih Parklands is located about one hour away from the Kuala Lumpur city centre, so it might not be the best choice for individuals who either work in town or make frequent trips there.

8. A 900 square feet house in Cheras

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Area: Located in Kampung Cheras Baru, the house is close to mosques, grocery stores, and schools. The property: It is a partially furnished two-bedroom, one-bathroom house with enough space to park one car in the porch. Size: 900 square feetAs depicted in the photo above, the space inside the house is quite narrow and may not be in the best condition if you are looking for an urban living space.

9. This new apartment in Sandakan

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Area: There's a wet market and supermarket near the apartment. The property: A partially furnished three bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located on the second floor. Size: 850 square feetWhile the house is about 20 minutes away from Sandakan town, it is surrounded by all the necessary amenities like schools and banks.

10. This fully renovated 800 square feet apartment in Penang

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Image via Kevin Kwan via iProperty

Image via Kevin Kwan via iProperty

Area: The apartment is located close to major malls, grocery stores, and the Penang bridge and airport. The property: A partially furnished apartment with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a built-in kitchen.Size: 800 square feetThe apartment would most probably be suitable for people looking to be living close to schools and colleges, with the Fairview International School and INTI College just minutes away from the property.

11. A 750 square feet, three-bedroom apartment in Puchong

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Area: Walking distance to mosques and schools. The property: A partially furnished three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment on the fourth floor of the building. Size: 750 square feetThe apartment's kitchen area is relatively small and it is located about 50 minutes away from the Kuala Lumpur city centre on non-peak hours.

12. An unfurnished flat that's 20 minutes away from JB city centre

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Area: Located close to mosques, schools, and wet markets. The property: The flat has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Size: 750 square feetThe flat may not be suitable for those working in JB town or Singapore as the traffic during peak hours getting in and out of the Tampoi area can easily take about one to 1.5 hours.

13. This master bedroom that's 10 minutes away from JB Sentral

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Area: A residential area that's surrounded by an array of eateries, malls, and banks. The property: A fully furnished room with all the necessary facilities in the house. Size: 400 square feetThe room is suitable for individuals working in JB town or Singapore, as it is close to CIQ and Woodlands.

14. A one-bedroom apartment that's near the KK International Airport

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Area: Located 10 minutes away from the Kota Kinabalu city centre and important facilities. The property: A partially furnished apartment with a fully functioning kitchen. Size: 400 square feetThis small-sized apartment would be perfect for an individual who either travels often or makes frequent trips to the town area.

15. A fully furnished medium room in Bukit Jalil

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Image via Kevin Ho via iProperty

Area: The room is located at the Z Residence, which is about 30 minutes away from the KL city centre. The property: The room is fully furnished and the house comes with a fully functioning kitchen. Size: 300 square feet While the property is new and the condominium building is equipped with plenty of facilities, the traffic going in and out of Bukit Jalil is notorious for being one of the worst in the Klang Valley area.

16. This 200 square feet medium room in Ara Damansara

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Area: Located about 15 minutes away from shopping malls, LRT stations, and other important amenities. The property: A fully furnished medium room with a fully functioning kitchen. Size: 200 square feetThe room can be a good option for anyone that doesn't require much space and need daily access to public transportations.

17. A medium room in Bangsar South

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Area: The apartment is located in a prime area that's easily accessible with different modes of transport. The property: The room is fully-furnished and the apartment has all the necessary amenities including a washing machine. Size: 190 square feetThe room's highlight would be its location. There's a huge new mall, university, and all kinds of eateries close to the apartment and it's only about 10 minutes away from the city centre.

18. This 30-year-old room in the heart of Bukit Bintang

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Area: The room is located at the popular, tourist hawker food street at Jalan Alor. The property: A fully furnished room that's air-conditioned. Size: 150 square feetWhile the location of the room is in what is probably the most convenient spot in town, the area can be noisy and busy at all times due to the watering holes and eateries near it.

How much rent do you pay and do you think it’s worth it? Let us know what you think in the comment section below.


Mercato In Penang Is The First To Sell Japanese Wagyu A5 & Live Aquarium Seafood

This Spotlight is sponsored by Mercato Malaysia.

PSA to all Penangites, the old Cold Storage in Gurney Plaza just got a major upgrade.
Now, you can get a more premium shopping experience at Mercato!

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Walking into this new and improved grocer legit feels like you're doing groceries in one of those atas grocers in KL. Renovated to have a modern and premium feel, the wide space is decked out with dark wooden shelves, marble flooring, and warm lighting. This makes for a more pleasant shopping experience. As with any other grocers, you will find your staples here such as local and imported fresh produce, beauty products, as well as household items.

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However, Mercato has a few exclusive features that we found very impressive and unique only to this grocer.
Check out 8 reasons why this is our new favourite go-to grocer in Penang:

1. Mercato is the first and only grocer in Penang to sell Wagyu beef

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You can find a variety of imported meats here such as Japanese Wagyu A5, OBE Organic Beef, and Dorper Lamb. Mercato also offers a range of ready-to-cook cuts such as striploin, sirloin, rump, and even shabu-shabu slices.Besides that, you will also find a wide array of beef, lamb, and other meat cuts for all your cooking (and barbecue) needs!

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2. They also have the first live aquarium set up in Penang. So, you can have a pick of the freshest selection of seafood here!

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You'll be able to buy Boston lobster, grouper fish, and many more from the aquarium.We were also very impressed with the variety and freshness of the spread of seafood which includes thick, pink salmon fillets, a variety of fresh oysters, clams, squids, and more!

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3. You can buy potted herbs at Mercato to start growing your own herb garden at home

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From mint and rosemary to lavender and tarragon, buying potted herbs will ensure a longer shelf-life and that you will always have fresh herbs at hand to make your dishes taste extra flavourful!

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4. Their bakery sells low glycemic index and gluten-free bread, as well as a yummy assortment of freshly-baked pastries

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This is especially for everyone who's watching their macro and micro-nutrients, Mercato's bakery sells a range of bread to cater to a variety of dietary needs. For a quick snack, grab a bite of the many savoury and sweet pastries that are sold here to keep the munchies away!

5. Freshly-pressed pomegranate and other fruit juices are readily available here to give you a nutrient boost

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6. You can cool-off and treat yourself to freshly-made ice cream at their in-house 'Ice Cream Rolls' station

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You can even pick anything from the grocery aisles to be turned into ice cream rolls! This will surely keep the little ones happy while you go about your shopping.

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7. You can get made-to-order nut butter within minutes

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From almonds and cashews to black sesame seeds and macadamia nuts, take your pick from their nuts selection to be ground into fresh nut butter within 10 minutes! No preservatives added.Get creative with your taste buds and choose a combination of nuts to be turned into nut butter that has a unique flavour profile.

8. They boast a huge selection of over 2,000 bottles of old-world and new-world wine

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They also carry luxurious bottles of Remy Martin Louis XIII cognac for all the ballers out there. ;P

You can check Mercato's premium grocer today, get their info below:

Address: B1-15, Gurney Plaza, 170, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang.Operating Hours: 9.30am – 10.30pm (daily)Mercato is having various promotions in celebration of the opening of its new premium grocer. You can check it all out here. For more information, you can visit Mercato's official Facebook and Instagram.

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Berpuluh Kereta Tersadai Selepas Isi Minyak, Petronas Tampil Mohon Maaf & Beri Penjelasan

Pagi tadi, kira-kira 20 buah kereta dilaporkan tersadai di tepi jalan kerana mengalami kerosakan setelah mengisi minyak di stesen Petronas Solaris Besraya

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Ramai mendakwa insiden ini berlaku akibat minyak petrol di dalam tangki simpanan stesen minyak tersebut telah bercampur dengan minyak diesel atas kesilapan teknikal. Ada juga yang berkata tangki itu dimasuki air.Seorang pengguna Twitter, @Md_Shazlan memuat naik sebuah video di tempat kejadian yang menunjukkan puluhan kereta telah tersadai di tepi jalan dan mengakibatkan kesesakan lalu lintas.

kejadian kereta isi minyak petrol rupanya diesel, lokasi di Petronas Solaris Serdang. lebuhraya BESRAYA. Punca Video: Whatsapp Group pic.twitter.com/cql77leidC— Mohd Shazlan B Sh Md (@Md_Shazlan) December 28, 2018

Selepas insiden ini viral di media sosial, stesen minyak tersebut diarah tutup buat sementara waktu untuk siasatan lanjut

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Memetik laporan Utusan Online, Pengarah Bahagian Penguatkuasaan, Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Hel Ehwal Pengguna, (KPDNHEP), Datuk Mohd. Roslan Mahayuddin berkata, beliau telah mengarahkan pegawai-pegawainya untuk ke stesen minyak tersebut.“Kira-kira empat pegawai penguat kuasa dari pejabat Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Hal Ehwal Pengguna Kajang telah ke tempat kejadian dan dimaklumkan oleh pemilik stesen minyak tersebut berlaku sedikit masalah apabila satu tangki yang mengisi petrol dimasuki air.“Saya dimaklumkan juga pihak stesen minyak sedang melakukan kerja-kerja penyelenggaraan dan menjelang pukul 7 petang ini stesen minyak itu boleh beroperasi seperti biasa. Setakat ini kesemua pam minyak telah ditutup dan dihentikan bagi mengelakkan lebih ramai pengguna terjejas,” katanya.

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Petronas tampil memohon maaf dan memberi penjelasan tentang apa sebenarnya yang telah berlaku

Pihak Petronas amat kesal dengan kejadian ini yang telah mengakibatkan kerosakan kepada lebih kurang 20 kenderaan.Dalam kenyataan rasmi yang dikeluarkan tengahari tadi, Petronas menjelaskan bahawa perkara ini berlaku disebabkan oleh kecuaian pengendalian minyak di stesen tersebut.Petronas turut mengesahkan perkara ini hanya berlaku di stesen minyak Petronas Solaris Besraya sahaja dan tidak melibatkan stesen-stesen lain.

Dalam pada itu, Petronas turut akan memberi pampasan yang sewajarnya kepada pemilik kenderaan yang terlibat

Baca kenyataan penuh di bawah:

Merujuk kepada insiden di Stesen PETRONAS Solaris Besraya pada pagi ini. Kami mengambil serius terhadap perkara ini dan memohon maaf kepada semua pelanggan di atas kesulitan yang berlaku. pic.twitter.com/7bV2lgREu0— PETRONAS Brands (@Petronasbrands) December 28, 2018

Bagi siapa-siapa yang mengalami nasib yang sama, sila hubungi talian yang tertera di bawah:

Kami telahpun menghubungi kesemua pelanggan yang terlibat dan pampasan akan diberikan. Jika anda menghadapi sebarang kesulitan, sila hubungi Mesralink di 1300-88-8181. terima kasih — PETRONAS Brands (@Petronasbrands) December 28, 2018

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Staf PTPTN Pun Terkejut! Lelaki Ini Dedah Cara Bayar Hutang Dengan Lebih Jimat & Berbaloi

Rata-rata individu yang melanjutkan pelajaran sama ada di institusi milik swasta mahupun kerajaan akan memilih untuk membuat pinjaman daripada Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN)

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Sebenarnya, langkah itu terpaksa dipilih bagi membantu membayar yuran di universiti yang agak mahal selain untuk menampung kehidupan harian mereka ketika belajar.Namun, dilema pastinya mula menjengah mereka tatkala menamatkan pelajaran apabila hutang yang dipinjam itu perlu dibayar dan dilangsaikan semula selepas memperoleh pekerjaan.Justeru, meskipun dengan rasa berat hati dan sedikit ralat, para peminjam kemudiannya membayar semula pinjaman tersebut secara ansuran tanpa menyedari sebenarnya ada cara yang lebih jimat boleh digunakan ketika ini.

Jadi, apa kata anda baca perkongsian yang dibuat lelaki bernama Azmy Mokhtar ini tentang cara untuk membayar balik pinjaman dengan cara lebih berbaloi yang mungkin tidak diketahui sebelum ini

Terkejut abang staf PTPTN hari ini bila mana aku bagitahu, aku bayar PTPTN guna cara lain. Dia kata, jimat guna cara tu. First time dia dengar orang bayar guna cara macam aku buat.Dekat bawah ini adalah cara-cara untuk berjimat dalam pembayaran semula PTPTN melalui aplikasi Boost.1) Download dan daftar aplikasi Boost di Playstore. Jangan lupa masukkan invitation code moh46zh.2) Login apps dan terus ke bahagian Profile > Missions > Take A New Mission > Pay PTPTN Bill RM200. Pastikan anda mempunyai 100 Boost Coins untuk mengaktifkannya. Untuk dapat 100 Boost Coins ni senang sahaja, anda boleh bayar apa-apa bil atau top-up dekat aplikasi Boost tu.

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Image via Azmy Mokhtar/ Facebook

3) Selepas pembayaran selesai dibuat, anda boleh claim reward RM3.50. Maksudnya, dari RM200 yang saya bayar, sebenarnya saya hanya keluarkan duit RM196.50 sahaja. Cara ni kira lebih jimat la berbanding bayar guna kaedah online perbankan yang mana harganya tetap dan tiada diskaun.10/2 bayar RM20011/2 baru masuk system PTPTN12/2 harini saja-saja pergi semak status pembayaran di UTC JB alang-alang nak setelkan urusan dokumen nikah di Majlis Agama Islam Johor. Nota Tambahan: Bagi mereka yang mahu dapatkan nombor akaun PTPTN, bolehlah datang ke mana-mana kiosk PTPTN berdekatan untuk mendaftar diri bagi pengaktifan kali pertama sebagai pembayar hutang.Semoga perkongsian ini setidaknya dapat membantu sahabat untuk meringankan komitmen bulanan hutang mereka.

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Sekali buat memang tak rasa jimat. Tapi kalau buat banyak kali, mesti rasa cara pembayaran ni lagi berbaloi.


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1. Lanvin

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2. Anna Sui

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3. Balenciaga

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4. Bvlgari

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5. Christian Louboutin

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'Tumpang' A Ride For Only RM5 With Malaysia's First Ride-Sharing Service

With the increasing hostility between ride-sharing services and taxi drivers, a new ride-sharing app is gaining speed with passengers doing short trips for a flat rate price

Tumpang (hitch a ride in English), is a Malaysian ride-sharing service that offers a flat rate of RM5 for a taxi ride that does not exceed 3KM

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Tumpang (in English meaning hitch a ride) is a ridesharing app where a passenger pays RM5 a ride for a taxi to take them to places within a 3km radius. “The service isn’t meant to replace the feeder buses or taxis,” Tumpang co-founder Dhillon Kannabhiran said.“It’s a new class of service that sits in between. It’s cheaper than a taxi and more convenient than a bus,” he said. He added that Tumpang was made to solve the first-mile-last-mile problem, or going from your house to an LRT or bus station.

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Previously known as BUSttle, the service uses only legally registered taxis, unlike Uber and GrabCar that uses private cars to chaffeur passengers

To clear up all the doubts, BUSttle started as Malaysia’s first flat-rate last-mile transportation network company, which, unlike services such as Uber or MyTeksi, provides chauffeured services at a fixed rate and only using legally-registered taxis.

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As mentioned earlier, users are only charged a flat rate of RM5 for a ride. The service is meant for short trips like meeting up with friends at a nearby Starbucks.

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“Put it this way. If our taxi picks you up from Point A and drops you off at Point B, which may simply be Starbucks or a mamak stall, as long as the destination is not more than 3km, you will only need to pay RM5,” says Dhillon.

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Those booking with multiple riders can also get discounts. For example, a trip with two riders costs RM8 while a group of four costs RM15.

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For frequent users, Tumpang has three monthly subscription plans

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As for those who find themselves having to take public transport on a regular basis, they may save themselves from the hassle of waiting endlessly for the ride that never comes by subscribing to either one of Tumpang’s three packages: RM50 per month (60 credits or up to 12 rides), RM100 per month (120 credits or up to 24 rides) and RM150 (180 credits or up to 36 rides).

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Tumpang is a credit-based service which means instead of paying by cash, users would have to use prepaid credits in their registered accounts

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The service works just like other ride-sharing and booking service. Users would have to key in their pick up and drop off points.

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Tumpang currently runs in three locations - Cyberjaya, TTDI and Bangsar. Taxis under the service aren't able to move beyond the zone they're in, which is why the company has based most drop off and pick up points at LRT stations.

For more details or if you want to try the service out, head to the website here


UK Doctors Warn That Lost Sense Of Smell May Be COVID-19 Symptom In Healthy-Looking People

As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc across the world, there have been a growing number of infected patients with the single symptom of anosmia - the loss of the ability to detect smell

According to a press release by The Royal College of Surgeons of England, experts said that this loss of ability to smell could be a sign of the coronavirus infection in people who appear otherwise well.The ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists wrote in a joint statement that loss of sense of smell is a common symptom caused by viruses that give rise to the common cold.It was no surprise to them that the novel COVID-19 virus would also cause anosmia in infected patients.

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They reported that there is good evidence from South Korea, China, and Germany, that a significant number of COVID-19 patients developed a loss or reduced sense of smell in the absence of other symptoms

30% of patients in South Korea who tested postive for COVID-19 had anosmia as their majorpresenting symptom, but they were almost always mild cases.Meanwhile, in Germany,  they reported that more than two in three confirmed cases had lost their sense of smell.

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They also wrote that many of their colleagues from the US, France, and Northern Italy have had the same observations

While they were writing from personal experience, it has since been reported by The New York Times that the American Academy of Otolaryngology, too, has seen patients with anosmia who ultimately tested positive for COVID-19 in the absence of other symptoms.While they acknowledge their evidence is anecdotal, they still proposed that the symptom, in the absence of other respiratory diseases, be added to the COVID-19 screening list, and should warrant serious consideration for self-isolation and testing.According to Forbes, a professor of infectious diseases in the University of Milan also found that many COVID-19 patients presented with anosmia later in the course of infection.However, studies have not yet been done to confirm these observed data because healthcare professionals have been overwhelmed by the pandemic.

A doctor treating a ward of patients lying in camping beds in Italy; it was reported that health service has been stretched to the limit in the country.
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Nevertheless, the UK ENT specialists urged health authorities to advise people with a sudden loss of smell or taste to self-isolate even if they have no other symptoms

"Anything we can do to delay transmission is absolutely vital," said Professor Claire Hopkins, one of the ENT specialists and president of the British Rhinological Society, reported New Straits Times."We might be able to reduce the number of otherwise asymptomatic individuals who continue to act as vectors, not realising the need to self-isolate."The feature is important also because it might help alert healthcare personnel to employ protective equipment when dealing with these potentially COVID-19 positive patients.

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Despite the international recognition and medical reports, the Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) has marked the information as fake news

In a statement released today, 25 March, the National Security Council announced that the MOH has denied that loss of sense of smell is a new COVID-19 symptom.According to Stat News, the World Health Organisation announced on Monday, 23 March, that they are probing into the issue, but they also first said the evidence of a potential connection between anosmia and the novel coronavirus remains preliminary.

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Here's How You Can Earn High Fixed Deposit Rates With No Lock-In Period With FRANK by OCBC

This Spotlight is sponsored by FRANK by OCBC.

One of the easiest ways for you to save and grow your money is through fixed deposits. However, with fixed deposits you usually have to leave a big sum of money in the bank for a long time.

That's money that you can't touch or spend, and if you choose to withdraw your money before it matures, you'll probably lose a big chunk of your interest.The reality is that most of us don't have a lot of cash just lying around that we can stow away in a fixed deposit account. There are months we need to spend just a bit more, and there are unforeseen expenses we can't always plan for. That's why we're sometimes hesitant to put money into fixed deposits.

To help Malaysians save more while having flexibility, OCBC Bank just launched FRANK by OCBC - a new digital banking initiative

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The FRANK Account is not like your everyday savings account. It's a high interest savings account that allows you to split your money between a Save Pot and a Spend Pot, giving you a new way to save, spend, and manage your money.The best part is that you get to earn interest similar to a fixed deposit rate, with no lock-in period - so you can have the flexibility to withdraw your money whenever you like. With FRANK, it’s all about earning higher interest with no strings attached!

Here are some of the unique features of FRANK by OCBC:

Earn fixed deposit interest rates, while having easy access to cash

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Splitting your money between the Spend Pot and the Save Pot makes it easier for you to save up. The idea is that you use the Spend Pot for your day-to-day expenses, while your Save Pot is meant for your savings.Spend Pot - gives you a base interest rate of 0.3% per annumSave Pot - gives you an interest rate of 1.8% per annumHowever, if you need to take some money from your Save Pot, you can move your money back into your Spend Pot at any time through the OCBC Malaysia Mobile Banking app. What's unique is that there is no lock-in period or withdrawal penalty. It's your money, your rules!

Shop online without the foreign exchange markup

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When you shop online, especially for overseas stores, you may realise that the final price when you checkout is higher than when you added it to your cart. It's really annoying!This happens when you're paying in foreign currencies using a bank card as it incurs an exchange rate markup fee. To avoid all that headache, the FRANK Debit Card offers you 0% Foreign Exchange Markup, so that you can choose to pay in whatever currency you like when you spend with the FRANK Debit Card!To top it off, you can use the debit card to make contactless payment at over 400,000 merchants nationwide, or withdraw at around 14,000 ATMs, anywhere in Malaysia.

Ultimately, FRANK wants to help you make the most of your finances. You can now apply for an OCBC FRANK Account in four simple steps:

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STEP 1: Download the OCBC Malaysia Mobile Banking appSTEP 2: Launch the app and tap ‘SIGN UP NOW’ to sign up for FRANKSTEP 3: Follow the steps to sign up for FRANKSTEP 4: Verify your IC and complete the opening of FRANK at any OCBC conventional branch

Find out more about FRANK by OCBC at their website today!

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"Aku Nak Balik Kedah" - Gadis Ini Lepas Rindu Tengok Ibu Ayah Walaupun Di Pintu Sempadan

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Umum mengetahui larangan rentas negeri masih dikuatkuasakan oleh kerajaan bagi mengawal jangkitan Covid-19 daripada terus merebak

Sudah pasti ini adalah perkara yang amat menyedihkan, tambahan lagi bagi mereka yang sudah lama tidak berjumpa dengan ibu bapa dan tidak boleh pulang ke kampung halaman.Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini di Instagram seorang gadis yang memaparkan luahan rindunya apabila dapat melihat kedua-dua orang tuanya di pintu sempadan secara jauh. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

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Sedih tidak boleh rentas negeri, jumpa di pintu sempadan pun dah cukup happy

Menerusi video perkongsian tersebut, kelihatan gadis berkenaan berkongsi pertemuan yang bermakna bersama ibu bapanya yang sudah lama terpisah sejak kerajaan menguatkuasakan larangan merentas negeri.Mereka kemudian berjumpa di sempadan negeri Kedah dan Perlis yang ternyata membuat ramai mengalirkan air mata. Kedua-dua orang tua gadis berkenaan dilihat berjalan menghampiri sekatan jalan raya yang melibatkan negeri Perlis dan Kedah.Walaupun hanya dari jauh, tetapi pertemuan itu ternyata mengurangkan kerinduan gadis itu terhadap ibu bapanya. Sebelum itu, video tersebut telah tular di laman TikTok, tetapi ianya telah bertukar kepada private.

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[PHOTOS] 10 Banks With Ang Pow Designs That You'd Want To Add To Your Collection

1. CIMB

Conventional banking's ang pow.
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Left to right: Private Banking's and Preferred Banking's ang pows.
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The two Chinese words written on all three designs of the CIMB ang pows this year read 'tuan yuan', which means 'togetherness'. All designs also feature many round motifs, all of which are symbols of unity and togetherness.

2. Hong Leong Bank

Private Banking's ang pows.
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Private Banking's ang pows.
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Hong Leong Bank's ang pows are adorned with cherry blossoms, which is a symbol of longevity and the arrival of spring.The greeting on the ang pows read 'he le an kang' in Chinese. It means 'wishing you happiness and good health'.

3. Alliance Bank

Top to bottom: Privilege Banking's and conventional banking's ang pows.
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Alliance Bank's ang pows feature cherry blossoms embellished with golden outlines.The Chinese words written on the red packets simply read 'Happy Chinese New Year'.

4. RHB

Conventional banking's ang pows.
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Premier Banking's ang pows.
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RHB's ang pows feature cranes all on all designs, an animal that symbolises longevity and noble character.As for the idiom written on the red packets, it reads 'fu shou an kang', which can be translated to 'wishing you good health and long life'.

5. Maybank

Premier Banking's ang pows.
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Maybank Premier Banking's ang pows are embellished with a golden koi fish, a symbol of wealth as the word fish in Chinese is a homonym for 'abundance'.The greeting on the ang pows reads 'wu fu ling men', which can be loosely translated to 'wishing five blessings descend upon you'. The five blessings are longevity, wealth, health, virtue, and natural death.

6. Citibank

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There are two designs in Citibank's ang pows this year. The first design shows gold ingots in a rice bowl, which can be seen as a good symbol of sustenance and wealth. As for the second design, it is adorned with cherry blossoms, while the word in the middle reads 'Chun' — the spring season when Chinese New Year is celebrated.

7. Standard Chartered

Priority Banking's ang pows.
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Priority Banking's ang pows.
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Standard Chartered's ang pows are simple, yet elegant. Both designs show a golden bull, which is fitting considering that 2021 is the Year of the Ox.'Happy Chinese New Year' and 'wishing you good luck every year' are written on the ang pows.

8. OCBC Bank

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Premier Private Banking's ang pows.
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OCBC Bank has many different ang pow designs for its many different banking clientele.Most designs feature a big Chinese word that either means spring or good fortune, while the Premier Private Banking ang pows have two different proverbs about 'wishing you more prosperity' and 'wishing everything goes as you desire'.

9. UOB

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UOB's ang pow designs seem to be covered with rice grains. They are a symbol of abundance and fertility. The well-wishes written on them are blessings for abundant prosperity and luck.

10. Public Bank

Conventional banking's ang pows.
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Conventional banking's ang pows.
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Public Bank's ang pows are decorated with cherry blossoms. If you look closely at the shape found in the orange part of the ang pows, you can see the word 'xi'. When the word 'xi' is written in a circular shape, it is a symbol of endless joy.

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