UiTM Warns Students About The Threat Of Christianity In "Allah And Christology" Seminar

Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) And Various Muslim Organisations Organised A Seminar On The Use Of The Word "Allah" And Christology On 6 May 2014

Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) And Various Muslim Organisations Organised A Seminar On The Use Of The Word "Allah" And Christology On 6 May 2014
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The seminar yesterday was jointly organised by the Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, UiTM, Warisan Ibnu Aaby and the Selangor Islamic Council with the support of Utusan Malaysia, Kumpulan Karangkraf, TV Al-Hijrah, Zikay Group and Pantai Bharu Group of Companies.

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The speakers included Pertubuhan Muafakat Sejahtera Masyarakat Malaysia (Muafakat) secretaty-general Abdul Karim Omar, and Indonesians Masyud SM, Irena Handono, Menachem Ali and Insan LS Mokoginta.

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The Aim Of The Seminar Was To Increase The Understanding Of Muslims About The "Allah" Issue, Yet The Event Itinerary Included Talks About The Threat Of Christianity

UiTM said the seminar was organised to increase the understanding of Muslims about the issues concerning the hotly-debated Kalimah Allah issue.

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Schedule for the UiTM seminar on the word "Allah" and Christology.
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In The First Session The History Of Christianity, Indonesian Lecturer Masyud S.M Argued That The Christian Gospel Is A Fake Gospel.

Indonesian Lecturer Masyud S.M Argued That "The Christian Gospel Is A Fake Gospel"
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The teachings of Jesus are not the words of God as he was a “human slave” and not divine, an Indonesian lecturer asserted at a forum on “Allah” here today. “Jesus is only a human slave to Allah. So his words should not be treated as gospel,” Masyud insisted, claiming that gospel was an amalgamation of the words “god” and “spell”.

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“The so-called gospel is only Jesus’ words, speech, hence should not be called gospel,” he said, adding that it should be called Jesus’ bible or the tales of Jesus instead. “The Christian gospel is a fake gospel.”

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He also argued that books in the Bible written by Christ’s disciples such as Matthew, Mark, and Luke were considered hearsay and similarly should not be considered the Word of God. Citing experts he did not name, Masyud claimed that experts on the New Testament have said 82 per cent of the words ascribed to Jesus in the gospel were not actually spoken by him.

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In The Threat Of Christianity, Indonesian Lecturer Insan L.S. Mokoginta Preached That "Every Jesus Follower Should Enter Islam, If Not It Would Be A Betrayal To Jesus".

Lecturer Insan L.S. Mokoginta Preached That "Every Jesus Follower Should Enter Islam, If Not It Would Be A Betrayal To Islam".
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Christians are betraying God unless they convert to Islam, an Indonesian Muslim convert told a seminar on the use of the word “Allah” and Christology at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) here today. Christology is the study of the life of Jesus Christ based on the records of his disciples in the New Testament.

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“Every Jesus follower should enter Islam, if not it would be a betrayal to Jesus,” Indonesian lecturer Insan L. S. Mokoginta told a thousand-strong audience that included former Malaysian prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

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Citing passages from the Bible, Insan also listed 10 examples to support his argument, including a verse in the Book of Leviticus, from the Old Testament, which allegedly forbids the consumption of pork as pigs are “unclean”. “He (Jesus) even admitted to being sent by God. In other words, Jesus is not God but is a prophet,” he said. Islam is the only “true religion” acknowledged by Allah, he added.

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In The Christian Culture Session, Manager Of Pusat PITI Irene Handano Advised Muslims Against Celebrating New Year And Wishing Merry Christmas

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Muslims must refrain from celebrating New Year and stop saying  “Merry Christmas”, a speaker at a University Teknologi Mara (UiTM) event said today.
“We shouldn’t wish Merry Christmas because it means that Jesus is reborn,” Irena Handano, manager of the Chinese Muslim Association of Indonesia or Pusat PITI said.

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Uttering the greeting means one has acknowledged and agreed with it, she added. She also questioned the practice of celebrating the new year on January 1 when Muslims have their own calendar, Hijriyah or Qomariyah.

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Muafakat President Abdul Karim Omar Revealed That The Number Of Christians Will Outnumber Muslims In Malaysia By 2100 If Christianisation Continues

Muafakat President Abdul Karim Omar Revealed That The Number Of Christians Will Outnumber Muslims In Malaysia By 2100 If Christianisation Continues
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The “threat” of Christianisation was brought up again today at a forum at a public university where a crowd of about 1,000 was told that Christians will outnumber Muslims in Malaysia by 2100. Pertubuhan Muafakat Sejahtera Masyarakat Malaysia (Muafakat) president Abdul Karim Omar said this was based on the rapid increase of Christians in Malaysia.

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”According to our research, the percentage of Christians increases by a huge amount every decade." He said the latest statistics showed that the number of Christians in Malaysia stands at less than 10% of the population, while Muslims are more than 60%. “But if Christianisation continues, by 2100, there will be an equal number of Christians and Muslims – 40%. And it will continue to increase."

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“But in a Parliament white paper, the then PAS president Yusof Rawa revealed that 66,000 people had turned away from Islam. “And in 2006, Perak Mufti Datuk Seri Hurusaini Zakaria said the number had increased to 250,000. I don't know how much it is now,” he said, adding that the situation painted a “scary picture”.

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He Warned Of The Many Strategies And Different Disguises Christian Priests Use To Proselytise And Convert Muslims

Muafakat President Abdul Karim Omar Revealed That The Number Of Christians Will Outnumber Muslims In Malaysia By 2100 If Christianisation Continues
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Pertubuhan Muafakat Sejahtera Masyarakat Malaysia (Muafakat) president Abdul Karim Omar said "undercover Christian priests" worked with Muslim children as football coaches and others. "I know of one priest who was sent to Malaysia, who is now a football coach in Subang Jaya. “What is scary is that there are many Muslim parents who send their children there," he said.

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"What happens is that these kids are then brought over to Brazil under the guise of attending football training, but are instead brought to churches there." Karim claimed he learnt of this "Christianisation strategy" from a Brazilian website which listed the names of Christian priests sent all over the world to proselytise.

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He went on to reveal that young graduates from the United States were also used to proselytise to Muslims here. "These young graduates work for the church in the US and under the campus ministry, they come here. "They make friends with Muslim students and under the pretence of wanting to know more about Islam, they proselytise. Some naive Muslims have even brought these Americans home for Hari Raya."

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He called on Muslims to spread the "Christianisation strategies" to ensure other Muslims do not fall into the trap of Christians. "I hope now that you know these things, you will spread the word to other Muslims," he added.

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According To The Malaysian Insider, A Book On The Threat Of Christianisation And Alleged Evangelism Among Muslims Were Distributed To  Over 1,000 Students In The Seminar

The book titled 'Pendedahan Agenda Kristian' warns Muslims to watch out for tricks by Christians to sway them from their faith.
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Copies of a book published by the Selangor Islamic Council (Mais) on the threat of Christianisation and alleged evangelism among Muslims in Malaysia were distributed to more than 1,000 students who attended a seminar on the use of the word Allah and Christology at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) yesterday.

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"Pendedahan Agenda Kristian", a 120-page book, has five chapters which talk about what the Quran says about Christians, the laws about proselytisation among Muslims as well as Christian evangelism. It warns Muslims to watch out for "tricks" by Christians to sway Muslims from their faith.

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The book also claims that the main reason there is apostasy among Muslims is because of Christianisation. "The problem of Muslims converting to Hinduism and Buddhism is identified to be because of marriage and love relationships," the book reads. "But from the three religions, only Christians are found to be actively using missionaries to convert others, especially Muslims."

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The Christianisation movement, it said, is a very well-planned mission which consists of a "mastermind" who plans the proselytisation movement and strategies. "This is what makes them so slick in their work. They are actively doing mission work on the quiet."

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Furthermore, Students Received A Book Titled "Obligation To Preserve The Sanctity Of The Name Allah"

The book "Obligation to preserve the sanctity of the name Allah".
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The book "Obligation to preserve the sanctity of the name Allah", meanwhile, explains to Muslims why non-Muslims, in particular the Christians, cannot be allowed to use the word Allah. This is in light of the tussle over the Arabic word – which means God – between the Catholic church and the federal government.

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The National Evangelical Christian Fellowship (NECF) Is Worried That The Forum Would Cause Confusion And Prejudice Among Muslims Against Other Faiths

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The National Evangelical Christian Fellowship (NECF) Malaysia said in a statement today that it was appalled at the UiTM programme, on the use of the word “Allah” and Christology, which it deemed as negative and not promoting peaceful co-existence and harmony among Malaysians of different faiths.

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NECF Malaysia secretary-general Eugene Yapp also said that if such programmes were allowed in other higher institutions of learning in the days to come, it would cause confusion and a sense of prejudice among Muslim students against people of other faiths.

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NECF also questioned whether it would be acceptable if the roles were reversed and non-Muslims questioned the way the Quran was written. “How would Muslims feel if followers of other faiths were to invite their experts to interpret how the Koran should be written? “This seminar smacks of gross insensitivity and goes against the grain of Prime Minister Najib’s ‘One Malaysia Policy’, “Yapp said. He added that it was truly disappointing that the seminar was allowed to be held in the first place.

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Human Rights Movement Secretary-General Datuk Dr Denison Jayasooria Says The Talks Presented Were Impressions Rather Than Facts

Human Rights Movement Secretary-General Datuk Dr Denison Jayasooria Says The Talks Presented Were Impressions Rather Than Facts
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Meanwhile, Human Rights Movement secretary-general, Datuk Dr Denison Jayasooria, who also expressed concern over the seminar,  said that in the first place, discussion on other religions without the leaders of that particular faith present, was not the way it should be conducted.

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"I am a firm believer in freedom of speech but matters presented by the speakers at the seminar seem to be impressions rather than facts. It does create alarm, doubt and will definitely prejudice hearers, it was very irresponsible and they came up with irrational analysis and conclusions," Denison added.

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He said that as opposed to the contention that Christians were proselytising to Muslims, there were many cases of Christians and Hindus being converted to Islam in the country, adding that even globally, there were more conversions to Islam than from Islam to Christianity. "Some parents have complained of their underage children being converted in residential colleges and hostels," said Denison.

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He Called On The Home Ministry To Act Against The Organisers Of The UiTM Seminar In Accordance To The Penal Code As The Talks Could Create Alarm In Society

As such, he called on the Home Ministry, Department of National Unity and the police to act against the organisers of the UiTM seminar. "They must be asked to clarify what they said and also their statements that could create alarm in society must be reviewed against the Penal Code," he added.

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He also called on leaders in public office to step up to their public duty and advise extremists groups to stop these kinds of talks. "The political leadership must find solutions, this is the reason you were elected.

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"You must not be selective in application of the law, please do your job in the best interest of the nation and for all Malaysians without fear or favour," Denison said.

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This Lady Fell Asleep At A Mall And The Internet Did What It Does Best: Make Her Viral

Earlier this month, this lady passed out on a chair inside a US mall

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Dozing off on a chair while waiting for your significant other to finish shopping is one thing, but kicking off your shoes and spreading out like a bear in hibernation is a different level of don't care and "DGAF."Naturally, it gave Photoshop "experts" a fine opportunity to showcase their skills and the memes, showing the sleepy shopper hilariously photoshopped into tens of different scenes, started to roll in...

The exhausted shopper was pasted into photographs ranging from the Sistine Chapel to The Powerpuff Girls to being slumped over the bathroom toilet with vodka bottles lying about the place

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A new Lion King?

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She was made part of various viral memes...

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From "DGAF" to "don't mess with her" memes:

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They even sent to outspace:

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While not much is known about the woman, based on the comment trail of the Facebook post, it is presumed that she is from Mexico. Responding to her memes, while most laughed, there were few who left enlightening words saying that the memes were uncalled for.

“Hmmm.. I don’t find these pictures funny at all. Did you get the permission of this woman to post her photo? No, right? If you were on her shoes, and I’ll make tons of mean and degrading memes/photo edits out of you, would you see yourself smiling?” -April Mañada Parangan“I just wish the one who took this photo along with his constituents who had great time editing this for fun for the internet to laugh about will not get old, never get tired and hold his composure forever, prim and proper. You could ruin someone’s life; she could be your mother, your sister, older kin. This is just…ugh, no.”-Michael Fatalla ”” I wish someone asked her why she slept in a plaza. She must have been too tired and sleepy after lokking for a lost child, she must have been maltreated and disowned by her own family pr she must have had an abusive employer and was forced to leave or maybe the society is just too cruel on an old, tired lady. How would you react if your this was your mom, grandma or aunt?“- Leslie Arididon-Tolentino” Moral issue seemed ironic. Do you know what’s more injustice? Silly people nowadays seek happiness through others’ humiliation, t’was quite disrespecting on her part to publicize her picture, is that how others gain popularity? distressing. Oh well now I know.” – Shanin Kyle ManuelYou can check out the complete list of memes here.

In the meantime, take our poll to let us know your views:


Lee Chong Wei Wins Gold By Beating World No.1 In His Last Ever Commonwealth Games

Today, 15 April, Lee Chong Wei won his third Commonwealth Games singles gold against the new top ranking male badminton player in the world, Kidambi Srikanth

Lee Chong Wei hugging Kidambi Srikanth after the final game.
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It was only on Thursday, 12 April, when 25-year-old Srikanth reached the number one spot in the world in the men's rankings, Free Malaysia Today reported.Lee Chong Wei, who is a decade older than Srikanth, is currently ranked seventh.

No doubt motivated by Srikanth's 21-19 lead in the first game of the final, Lee Chong Wei bounced back in the second to take it 21-14. The Malaysian veteran player won the final game 21-14.

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According to New Straits Times, this win means that Lee Chong Wei maintains an unbeaten record of 13 men's singles victories in three editions.

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As soon as he emerged victorious, Chong Wei collapsed on the court and covered his face with his hands in joy and disbelief.

Lee Chong Wei, who is approaching the end of his badminton career, boasts an impressive collection of trophies including five Commonwealth medals, three of which are golds, and three Olympic silver medals

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With this victory by Lee Chong Wei, Malaysia has met its six-gold medal target at the Commonwealth Games.Chong Wei joins former international Koo Kien Keat as the most successful Malaysian athletes in the Commonwealth Games with five titles each, according to New Straits Times.

"This is one of my most memorable achievements because this will be my last Commonwealth Games"

Lee Chong Wei being crowned as the Commonwealth Games men's singles champion for the third time in his career at the Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre today.
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"I know how important this gold medal is for Malaysia. I won this for the whole Malaysian badminton team," said Lee Chong Wei.

There’s no excuse from hard work & determination to reach the goals you set for yourself. Thank you Malaysia  pic.twitter.com/HQX2JpB8Pd— Dato' Lee Chong Wei (@LeeChongWei) April 15, 2018

Congratulations Lee Chong Wei, and thank you for continuing to make Malaysia proud!

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Just last month, a biographical movie on Lee Chong Wei premiered and proved to be a smasher:

                Lee Chong Wei's Movie Has Hit Over RM2 Million At The Malaysian Box Office In Just 4 Days

The film premiered on 15 March.

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Ini 15 Perkara Yang Anda Perlu Tahu Tentang Pengisytiharaan Darurat Oleh Agong

Umum sedia maklum, Yang di-Pertuan Agong telah pun berkenan untuk mengisytiharkan darurat dan ianya semakin mendapat perhatian serta hangat diperkatakan di media sosial ketika ini

Walau bagaimanapun, penulis berharap semua rakyat Malaysia diminta terus bertenang dan tidak mengeluarkan sebarang kenyataan spekulasi yang boleh mengugat keamanan serta mengganggu ketenteraman awam.Oleh itu, marilah kita sama-sama membaca penjelasan oleh Pakar Perlembagaan Prof Dr Shamrahayu A. Aziz tentang apa itu darurat sepertimana dipetik daripada hantaran di akaun Facebook beliau ini.

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Masih belum tenang suasana politik negara. Kita doakan moga yang dikatakan “gencatan politik” tiba jua dan sekali gus menjadi penamat kepada bahang panas keadaan semasa.Kita doakan yang baik-baik untuk semua.Pada paparan kali ini saya mahu berkongsi beberapa fakta perundangan berkenaan DARURAT. Saya mengambil tajuk ini kerana DARURAT mula menjadi bualan dan cakap-cakap dalam media dan saya juga sering ditanya tentangnya oleh media.Di bawah adalah 15 soalan dan jawapan saya berkaitan DARURAT. Mungkin akan ada soalan lain selepas ini, dan saya akan cuba berkongsi pandangan kemudian nanti. Selamat membaca, moga bermanfaat.

1. Apakah maksud darurat?

Jawapan:Darurat maksudnya suatu keadaan berkaitan keselamatan, ekonomi dan ketenteraman awam yang tidak dapat dikawal melalui sistem pentadbiran biasa.Pengisytiharan darurat adalah suatu pemasyhuran yang dibuat oleh Yang di-Pertuan Agong melalui suatu pewartaan bahawa keadaan tersebut telah wujud atau hampir berlaku.

2. Apakah kesan pengisytiharan darurat?

Jawapan:Kesan umum pengisytiharan darurat ialah, Perlembagaan digantung dan pentadbiran negara adalah ditentukan oleh pihak eksekutif.Tentera juga boleh mengambil alih teraju dalam hal berkaitan keselamatan sekiranya keadaan memerlukan, lebih-lebih lagi apabila darurat diisytiharakan kerana berlakunya ancaman kepada keselamatan negara.Parlimen masih boleh bersidang sekiranya tidak dibubarkan.Ketika proklamasi darurat berkuat kuasa, kuasa eksekutif Persekutuan adalah juga meliputi semua perkara dalam kuasa perundangan Negeri dan memberi arahan kepada kerajaan negeri atau mana-mana pegawai atau pihak berkuasa Negeri. (Perkara 150(4)).Kesan lain, dari segi pentadbiran dan perundangan dibincangkan dalam jawapan kepada soalan seterusnya.

3. Adakah pengisytiharan darurat dibenarkan oleh Perlembagaan?

Jawapan:Ya. Perlembagaan membenarkan pengisytiharan darurat melalui Perkara 150 Perlembagaan Persekutuan.Perkara 150 adalah satu daripada tiga peruntukan yang berada di bawah Bahagian XI Perlembagaan Persekutuan, iaitu Bahagian berkaitan Kuasa Khas Menentang Perbuatan Subversif, Keganasan Terancang, Dan Perbuatan Dan Jenayah Yang Memudaratkan Orang Awam Dan Kuasa Darurat.Bahagian XI ini membenarkan undang-undang bagi tujuan pencegahan dibuat, termasuklah tahanan pencegahan bagi tujuan menangani keadaan darurat.

4. Apakah yang membolehkan Yang di-Pertuan Agong membuat pengisytiharan darurat?

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Jawapan:Yang di-Pertuan Agong boleh mengisytiharkan darurat di bawah Per 150(1) Perlembagaan Persekutuan jika darurat besar kepada keselamatan atau kehidupan ekonomi atau ketenteraman awam dalam Persekutuan atau mana-mana bahagiannya (TELAH) wujud.Di bawah Perkara 150(2), Yang di-Pertuan Agong juga boleh membuat proklamasi darurat sekiranya baginda berpuas hati ancaman darurat besar, atas sebab keselamatan negara, atau kehidupan ekonomi atau ketenteraman awam HAMPIR BENAR berlaku.Tiga asas atau alasan boleh digunakan oleh Yang di-Pertuan Agong bagi membuat pengisytiharan darurat, iaitu, ancaman ke atas:i. Keselamatan negara; atauii. Kehidupan ekonomi; atauiii. Ketenteraman awam

5. Bilakah dan di manakah darurat boleh diisytiharkan?

Jawapan:Darurat boleh diisytiharkan oleh Yang di-Pertuan Agong pada bila-bila masa, sama semasa Parlimen masih ada, sedang bersidang atau pun tidak, atau juga semasa parlimen bubar.Syarat yang diperlukan ialah, telah dibuktikan elemen yang dinyatakan, iaitu ancaman atau darurat atas keselamatan, kehidupan ekonomi atau ketenteraman awam telah atau hampir benar berlaku.Darurat boleh diisytihar atas seluruh Persekutuan atau mana-mana bahagian dalam Persekutuan. Perkara 150(1) dan (2).

6. Adakah Yang di-Pertuan Agong membuat pengisytiharan darurat atas kuasanya sendiri atau atas nasihat Perdana Menteri?

Jawapan:Pengisytiharan darurat ialah kuasa prerogatif Yang di-Pertuan Agong.Kuasa prerogatif ringkasnya bermaksud kuasa yang dimiliki oleh institusi beraja dari awal bahkan jauh sebelum gubalan Perlembagaan Persekutuan bagi Tanah Melayu (Malaysia).Kuasa tersebut kekal dalam milik institusi beraja. Walau bagaimana pun persoalan timbul ialah adakah kuasa prerogatif tersebut dilaksanakan secara budi bicara atau atas nasihat Perdana Menteri?Perkara 150(1) menyatakan “Jika Yang di-Pertuan Agong berpuas hati bahawa suatu darurat besar sedang berlaku yang menyebabkan keselamatan, atau kehidupan ekonomi, atau ketenteraman awam di dalam Persekutuan atau mana-mana bahagiannya terancam, maka Yang di-Pertuan Agong boleh mengeluarkan suatu Proklamasi Darurat dengan membuat dalamnya suatu perisytiharan yang bermaksud sedemikian”.Frasa “Jika Yang di-Pertuan Agong berpuas hati” atau dalam bahasa Inggeris, “if the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is satisfied” menjadi persoalan, adakah puas hati Yang di-Pertuan Agong seorang diri (as sole judge) atau atas nasihat.Beberapa keputusan kes telah membuat pernyataan tentang perkara ini.Kes Stephen kalong Ningkan (No.2) (tahun 1968) menyatakan bahawa Yang di-Pertuan Agong boleh mengisytiharkan darurat sekiranya baginda berpuas hati.Barakbah Lord President, dalam keputusan majoriti menyatakan “….In my opinion the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the sole judge…”Walaubagaimana pun, keputusan kes Teh Cheng Poh oleh Privy Council pada tahun 1979 menyatakan tindakan Yang di-Pertuan Agong adalah atas nasihat Jemaah Menteri.Ini adalah kedudukan undang-undang yang disepakati.Lord Diplock menyatakan:“Although this, like other powers under the Constitution, is conferred nominally upon the Yang di Pertuan Agong by virtue of his office as the Supreme Head of the Federation and is expressed to exercisable if he is satisfied of a particular matter, his functions are those of a constitutional monarch and except on certain matters that do not concern the instant appeal, he does not exercise any of his functions under the Constitution on his own initiative but is required by Article 40(1) to act in accordance with the advice of the Cabinet.So when one finds in the Constitution itself or in a Federal law powers conferred upon the Yang di-Pertuan Agong that are expressed to be exercisable if he is of opinion or is satisfied that a particular state of affair exists or that particular action is necessary, the reference to his opinion or satisfaction is in reality a reference to the collective opinion or satisfaction of the members of the Cabinet, or the opinion or satisfaction of a particular Minister to whom the Cabinet have delegated their authority to give advice upon the matter in question”.Justeru, menerusi keputusan kes Teh Cheng Poh ini, pengisytiharan darurat oleh Yang di-Pertuan Agong perlu dibuat atas nasihat Perdana Menteri, atau Jemaah Menteri, atau seorang Menteri yang diberikan kuasa oleh Jemaah Menteri.

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7. Adakah keputusan Yang di-Pertuan Agong untuk mengisytihar darurat dan membuat Ordinan semasa darurat boleh dipersoalkan (justiciable)?

Jawapan:Keputusan kes Stephen kalong Ningkan (No.2) secara nyata Barakbah Lord President, dalam keputusan majoriti menyatakan “….In my opinion the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the sole judge and once His Majesty is satisfied that a state of emergency exists, it is not for the court to inquire as to whether of not he should have been satisfied”.Maksudnya, menurut Ketua Hakim Barakbah, mahkamah tidak boleh mempersoalkan tindakan Yang di-Pertuan Agong.Pandangan majoriti ini disanggah oleh Ong Hock Thye, Hakim Mahkamah Persekutuan, dalam penghakiman sama. Hakim Ong Hock Thye menyatakan pandangan minoriti.Beliau menyatakan:“His Majesty is not an autocratic ruler since Article 40(1) of the Federal Constitution provides that “in the exercise of his function under this Constitution or federal law the Yang di-Pertuan Agong shall act in accordance with the advice of the Cabinet…Article 150 specifically provide that the emergency must be one ‘whereby the security or economic life of the Federation or any part thereof is threatened.. If those words of limitation are not meaningless verbiage….Article 150 does not confer on the Cabinet an untrammeled discretion to cause an emergency to be declared at their mere whim and fancy.”Maksudnya, Yang di-Pertuan Agong bukan memerintah secara autokratik kerana baginda bertindak atas nasihat.Dalam pelaksanaan kuasa baginda, mahkamah boleh memeriksa keputusan yang dibuat oleh baginda dan juga Jemaah Menteri ketika membuat proklamasi darurat supaya ia terhad kepada keadaan yang disebut, iaitu keselamatan negara dan kehidupan ekonomi.Perkara 150 tidak memberikan kuasa budi bicara yang tidak teratur.Keputusan Teh Cheng Poh, seperti yang dipetik di atas adala juga menyatakan tindakan Yang di-Pertuan Agong di bawah Perkara 150 boleh disemak oleh mahkamah.Selepas keputusan kes Teh Cheng Poh seperti yang dipetik di atas, Perlembagaan Persekutuan telah dipinda dengan memasukkan peruntukan yang secara jelas TIDAK membenarkan mahkamah menyemak keputusan Yang di-Pertuan Agong, atau apa-apa tindakan yang dibuat oleh baginda berkenaan kuasa, fungsi dan peranan di bawah Perkara 150. Hal ini terdapat pada Perkara 150(8) yang menyatakan:Walau apa pun apa-apa jua dalam Perlembagaan Persekutuan ini –(a) hal puas hati Yang di-Pertuan Agong yang disebut Fasal (1) dan Fasal (2B) adalah muktamad dan konklusif dan tidaklah boleh dicabar atau dipersoalkan di dalam mana-mana mahkamah atas apa-apa alasan; dan(b) tiada mahkamah boleh mempunyai bidang kuasa untuk melayan atau memutuskan apa-apa permohonan, soal atau prosiding, dalam apa-apa jua bentuk, atas apa-apa alasan, mengenai kesahan(i) sesuatu Proklamasi di bawah Fasal (1) atau sesuatu perisytiharan yang dibuat dalam Proklamasi itu yang bermaksud seperti yang dinyatakan dalam Fasal (1):(ii) kuat kuasa berterusan Proklamasi itu;(iii) mana-mana ordinan yang dimasyhurkan di bawah Fasal (2B); atau(iv) penerusan kuat kuasa mana-mana ordinan itu.Walaupun begitu, Fasal 8 ini belum diuji di mahkamah.

8. Apakah kuasa Yang di-Pertuan Agong berkaitan Pengisytiharan Darurat?

Jawapan:Kuasa Yang di-Pertuan Agong di bawah Perkara 150 mengenai pengisytiharan darurat termasuk kuasa untuk membuat proklamasi yang berlainan atas alasan berlainan atau keadaan berlainan.Ini bermaksud Yang di-Pertuan Agong boleh membuat beberapa proklamasi darurat pada masa sama atau pada masa berlainan. Hal ini terdapat dalam Perkara 150(2A).

9. Bilakah Yang di-Pertuan Agong boleh mengisytiharkan darurat?

Jawapan:Yang di-Pertuan Agong boleh boleh mengisytiharkan dan menguatkuasakan darurat ketika Majlis Parlimen masih ada, sama ada semasa berlaku persidangan atau tidak, atau ketika Parlimen telah dibubarkan.

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10. Apakah peranan Yang di-Pertuan Agong semasa darurat?

Jawapan:Sekiranya proklamasi dibuat semasa Majlis Parlimen tidak bersidang serentak, Yang di-Pertuan Agong boleh memasyhurkan undang-undang, yang dinamakan Ordinan, sekiranya baginda berpuas hati hal atau keadaan tertentu menyebabkan perlu bagi baginda mengambil tindakan serta merta. Ini disebut dalam Perkara 150(2B).Maksud “Majlis Parlimen tidak bersidang serentak” boleh difahami dalam fasal (9) Perkara 150, yang memperuntukkan “Majlis-Majlis Parlimen hendaklah dikira sebagai bersidang HANYA jika ahli setiap Majlis itu masing-masingnya berhimpun bersama dan menjalankan urusan Majlis”.Sekiranya Parlimen telah mula bersidang secara serentak, kuasa Yang di-Pertuan Agong terhenti dan kuasa perundangan dipulangkan kepada Parlimen.Sekiranya Parlimen telah kembali bersidang secara serentak, semua kuasa membuat undang-undang kembali kepada Parlimen walaupun keadaan darurat masih berlangsung.Walaubagaimana pun, Parlimen boleh membuat Ordinan untuk memberikan kuasa kepada Yang di-Pertuan Agong untuk membuat undang-undang (keputusan Privy Council dalam kes Teh Cheng Poh).

11. Adakah parlimen boleh membuat undang-undang semasa darurat?

Jawapan:Semasa keadaan darurat ini Parlimen boleh membuat Ordinan jika didapati oleh Parlimen dikehendaki bagi tujuan darurat dan prosedur perundangan boleh diketepikan.Undang-undang ini adalah sah walaupun ia tidak selaras dengan Perlembagaan Persekutuan.Dalam kes En Keok Cheng, Wylie C.J menyatakan, “The true effect of Article 150 is that, subject to certain exceptions set out therein, Parliament has, during an emergency, power to legislate on any subject and to any effect, even if inconsistencies with articles of the Constitution (including the provisions on fundamental liberties) are involved”.Fasal (2C) Perkara 150 menyatakan “…Parlimen berkuasa membuat undang-undang, tanpa menghiraukan tatacara perundangan atau tatacara lain yang dikehendaku diikuti, atau perkadaran jumlah undi yang dikehendaki diperoleh dalam mana-mana satu Majlis Parlimen”.Lihat juga Perkara 150(5), yang mana Parlimen boleh membuat undang-undang tanpa persetujuan atau keizinan, atau tanpa perundingan bersama mana-mana pihak sebagaimana disyaratkan oleh undang-undang.Parlimen tidak boleh membuat Ordinan darurat dalam beberapa perkara tertentu sahaja, iaitu Hukum Syarak (Undang-Undang Islam), adat Melayu atau undang-undang atau adat anak Negeri di Sabah dan Sarawak.Parlimen juga tidak boleh membuat Ordinan yang tidak selaras dengan peruntukan Perlembagaan dalam perkara berhubungan dengan agama, kewarganegaraan atau bahasa. (Lihat 150(6A)).Proklamasi darurat dan Ordinan yang dibuat oleh Yang di-Pertuan Agong semasa darurat hendaklah dibentangkan di hadapan kedua-dua Majlis Parlimen apabila keduanya bersidang serentak.

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12. Apakah kesan Ordinan yang dimasyhurkan oleh Yang di-Pertuan Agong semasa darurat?

Jawapan:Ordinan yang dimasyhurkan oleh Yang di-Pertuan Agong itu adalah berkuat kuasa dan berkesan seolah-olah ia adalah Akta Parlimen.Ia boleh berkesan sehingga dibatalkan. Setelah Parlimen bersidang, Ordinan yang dimasyhurkan oleh Yang di-Pertuan Agong hendaklah dibentangkan di hadapan kedua-dua Majlis Parlimen.Ordinan tersebut boleh diteruskan sekiranya diluluskan dan hendaklah dihentikan sekiranya tidak diluluskan oleh Parlimen.Sekiranya Ordinan tersebut tidak diluluskan oleh Parlimen, ia tidak memberi kesan ke atas apa jua yang berlaku sebelum itu menurut kuat kuasa Proklamasi darurat atau Ordinan.Bahkan, ketidaklulusan oleh Parlimen juga tidak menjejaskan kuasa Yang di-Pertuan Agong untuk membuat proklamasi darurat yang lain atau Ordinan yang lain bagi tujuan darurat lain tersebut. (Yang di-Pertuan Agong boleh membuat beberapa proklamasi pada masa sama atau pada masa berbeza, atas sebab yang sama atau atas sebab yang berbeza).

13. Bolehkah Yang di-Pertuan Agong membuat Ordinan Perbekalan (Bajet)?

Jawapan:Melihat kepada kuasa yang ada pada Yang di-Pertuan Agong, yang mana baginda boleh, sekiranya perlu dan baginda berpuas hati, memasyhurkan apa-apa ordinan semasa dua Majlis (Dewan) Parlimen tiada atau tidak bersidang serentak, maka sekiranya baginda berpuas hati dan perlu bagi memasyhurkan apa-apa perbelanjaan negara, baginda boleh berbuat demikian.Namun setiap Ordinan yang dibuat oleh Yang di-Pertuan Agong hendaklah dibentangkan kepada kedua Majlis Parlimen setelah keduanya bersidang serentak. Ordinan tersebut boleh dirungkaikan oleh resolusi yang dibuat oleh Parlimen. (Lihat Perkara 150(2) dan (3)).

14. Bilakah darurat akan berakhir dan siapa yang mengumumkan darurat telah berakhir?

Jawapan:Perkara 150 tidak menyebut secara nyata tentang isu pengungkaian (annulling) proklamasi darurat – bila dan siapa.Perkara 150(3) menyebut secara tidak langsung, “Proklamasi Darurat dan apa-apa ordinan yang dimasyhurkan di bawah Fasal (2B) … hendaklah terhenti berkuat kuasa jika ketetapan diluluskan oleh kedua-dua Majlis yang mengungkaikan Proklamasi…” Frasa yang bergaris ini menunjukkan pengungkaian (annulment) suatu proklamasi dan undang-undang darurat yang dibuat oleh Yang di-Pertuan Agong itu boleh dibuat melalui resolusi yang diluluskan oleh kedua-dua Majlis Parlimen.Kes The Cheng Poh menyatakan:"The power to revoke, however, like the power to issue a proclamation of emergency, vests in the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, and the Constitution does not require it to be exercised by any formal instrument. In their Lordships' view, a proclamation of a new emergency declared to be threatening the security of the Federation as a whole must by necessary implication be intended to operate as a revocation of a previous Proclamation, if one is still in force."

15. Apakah akan berlaku kepada Ordinan yang dibuat semasa darurat apabila darurat berakhir?

Jawapan:Ordinan yang dibuat bagi tujuan darurat hendaklah terhenti berkuatkuasa setelah tamat tempoh enam bulan dikira dari tarikh Proklamasi Darurat terhenti berkuat kuasa.Maksudnya Ordinan tersebut boleh berkuat kuasa lagi sehingga habis tempoh enam bulan dari tarikh darurat berakhir. (Lihat Perkara 150(7)).

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Here's The Real Reason Why These Cement Walls Are Found On Tall Hills Around Highways

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If you grew up travelling interstate for vacations every once in awhile, you may have come across these large walls plastered across tall hills by the highway

Often found in particularly hilly areas, we've all fantasised climbing these walls with our bare hands at least one time, wondering where these mystic panels would lead.

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But what really is the purpose of these walls that coat these tall mountainous areas?

Recently, one man posed this question to his audience on Reddit, after a trip of Cameron Highlands had him stumped over their actual purpose — and frankly, we were too!

The photo posted by the user at Cameron Highlands on Reddit.
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After some sleuthing of our own, we found out that these structures are referred to as retaining walls, and are largely used to prevent landslides from occurring

According to the engineering and construction consultancy platform, Reinforced Earth Malaysia, retaining walls are vertical structures used to hold material on one end to keep it from falling or slipping. The main reason for its build against tall hills around highways is to hold the pressure that exists from the soil, thereby preventing it from collapsing onto the highways. Covering the soil with these walls also prevent soil erosion from happening during instances of heavy storms or downpour. As for the pipes found on the surface of these walls, they are used to allow water absorbed by the soil flow out as a drainage system.Multiple versions of these retaining walls exist, which include the standard gravity wall, piling wall (where the wall is cemented deeper into the ground than the standard one, thereby resisting bending from the pressure of soil), and a cantilevel wall (where a horizontal foundation is added to the vertical beam, thereby balancing the pressure from the soil).

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However, the ones commonly seen in Malaysia with square tiles on them are referred to as anchor retaining walls

The square tiles themselves act as a surface to cover the anchors behind them, which are rooted into the soil to provide an additional layer of friction. This enforces the wall's ability to withstand the pressure of the soil.

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Putting our childhood imaginations to rest, rainy seasons in Malaysia may just see much necessity from these nature-preserving walls.

We recently discovered what mo far kor really is and the reveal may surprise you:

                What Is Mo Far Kor Actually And Why Do People Eat It When Feeling Nauseous?

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Perhilitan Receives Report Of Endangered Clouded Leopard Caught On CCTV In Tanjung Malim

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A clouded leopard was allegedly caught on closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage at Taman Bernam Baru, Perak

The Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) also confirmed that they had received a report about its sighting yesterday, 24 January, reported Malay Mail.Perhilitan's director, Yusoff Shariff, said that his team is looking into the report sent by a local resident who saw the clouded leopard on Monday, 23 January, near his home."The public is advised to exercise caution if confronted by the animal and not to provoke it. Avoid going into the forest area as from our records there are indeed leopards in the nearby Tapah Forest Reserve," Yusoff told Bernama."We are monitoring the surrounding areas and if we find it, it will be relocated to its original habitat."

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Muallim district police chief Supt Mohd Hasni Mohd Nasir said that his department had also received a complaint from the resident at around 6pm on Monday, 23 January

"The complainant contacted the police station and said he had a glimpse of the animal on the CCTV. We have sent our team to the location but no capture has been made," he said.On Monday, 23 January, a 49-second video showing the alleged clouded leopard crawling in front of the resident's house went viral on social media.

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  @contentviral01 Gempar Kehadiran Harimau Di Jalan Bernam 12, Taman Bernam Jaya Sekitar Jam 11:40 Malam, Orang Ramai Di Minta Berhati-Hati  #fyp #viralvideo #harimau #tanjungmalim #viralmalaysia #tiktokmalaysia  original sound  - ContentViral

In July last year, images of a female Malayan tiger and her four tiger cubs were captured on camera traps in the wild in Perak:

                [VIDEO] 4 Malayan Tiger Cubs Spotted In The Wild Renews Hope In Conservation Efforts

The tiger cubs were seen walking around with their mother.

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Cute Doggo 'Works' Hard As Delivery Boy During These Trying Times

Many people have lost their jobs as a result of the pandemic and have resorted to other means of earning a living.
And it looks like this fluffy dog hasn't been spared either:

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On 12 July, SG BlackMarket shared photos of a furry Pomeranian 'working' hard to put food on the table during these difficult times.Its caption reads, "The economy is not good during this period. So I have to do extra jobs to help lighten the burden of my family. Have job, no poverty."

Although having a job currently is a gift in itself, being a 'delivery boy' is no easy feat for sure

Weather conditions, difficult customers, and long hours are just part and parcel of the job. A photo of its weary face while wearing a Grab uniform says it all:

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When it's not delivering food, the Pom also delivers parcels

You know what they say, "Hard work is the formula for success".

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The adorable post has been shared over 2,700 times on Facebook.
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Working hard seems to be the motto for these other pooches too:

                The World's Cutest Durian Orchard Farmer Is A Dog Named Jub Jib

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                Two Doggos 'Attend' Classes In Labuan Because Education Is Key

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Malaysia To Experience Prolonged Hot Weather Until August

Malaysia is expected to experience prolonged hot weather from now until August, following the monsoon transition season, said the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad

According to Harian Metro, the minister said the heatwave will affect all states, with the states in the north and east costs being affected the most severely."The area in the north is worse and most noticeable, with some areas bordering Thailand reaching temperatures of over 37°C," he said on Saturday, 15 April."We expect this situation to last until August because of the monsoon transition. After August, rain is expected to return," he added.

The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.
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Last Friday, 14 April, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) alerted that the Jeli district in Kelantan would experience temperatures of up to 40°C for three consecutive days

METMalaysia's hot weather alert is broken down into three levels:– Level 1 (be careful): temperatures between 35°C and 37°C for at least three consecutive days– Level 2 (heatwave): temperatures between 37°C and 40°C for at least three consecutive days– Level 3 (extreme heatwave): temperatures above 40°C for at least three consecutive daysThe Jeli district was told to be wary of a heatwave between 14 April and 16 April.Harian Metro reported on 15 April that residents in the area were forced to be 'locked up' at home due to the heatwave, with a local saying that children had to sleep without clothes and adults had to shower at 3am because they could not sleep.Meanwhile, The Borneo Post reported on 16 April that Kuala Lumpur was among 17 areas issued with Level 1 alert.

METMalaysia's hot weather alert on 14 April.
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Additionally, Nik Nazmi stated that the haze that the country is currently experiencing is caused by the hot weather

The minister attributed peat fires and open burning to the phenomenon, Bernama quoted him as saying on Saturday.Peat fires refer to the burning of fuel sources buried deep underground, usually at a depth of four to six metres. They are said to be almost impossible to be extinguished without re-establishing the natural water levels of the area."Hot weather has caused fires to occur in forested areas and owned properties. The haze is not happening only in Malaysia but also in other countries in the ASEAN region," Nik Nazmi said.Various government agencies have been fighting the peat fires in Kampung Beoh, the Beris Lalang subdistrict in Bachok, Kelantan since 27 March.

Firemen dealing with a bushfire in Bachok, Kelantan.
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Four areas in Kuala Lumpur, Kelantan, and Johor recorded unhealthy Air Pollution Index (API) readings on Sunday, 16 April:

                Health Minister Advises Kids To Stay Indoors Amidst Rise In Hazardous API Readings

The only area with good air quality in the country is Kimanis, Sabah, with a reading of 48.

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[VIDEO] Viral Babak Ellie Suriati Cium Kaki, Adlin Kongsi Situasi Sebenar. Tak Sangka!

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Pasti ramai yang mengetahui kisah ajaran sesat yang telah menjadi fenomena di Malaysia satu ketika dulu iaitu ajaran Ayah Pin

Kisah itu ternyata masih menjadi perbualan sehingga sekarang walaupun ia sudah lama. Ajaran sesatnya itu ternyata menakutkan ramai orang dan ramai yang masih tidak menyangka ia pernah wujud di Malaysia.Namun, baru-baru ini kecoh apabila sebuah stesyen televisyen telah mengeluarkan telefilem berjudul 'Ayat Dari Langit' dan difahamkan cerita itu diambil dari kisah Ayah Pin. Malah, tular satu video di Twitter mengenai satu babak panas di antara pelakon Ellie Suriati dan Adlin Aman Ramli yang telah menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

pegh boleh tahan drama baru Astro dekat Astro Citra, pasal agama sesat, harap Ellie Suriati tak cium betul lah kaki Adlin Aman Ramli. Hahaha movie ni rasanya adapted from kisah Ayah Pin aku rasa lah pic.twitter.com/wJHipvRNOZ—  (@IBCIG) April 17, 2021

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Babak cium kaki viral buat ramai tertanya betul atau tidak

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan babak antara Ellie Suriati dan Adlin itu menjadi hangat kerana Ellie Suriati dilihat mencium kaki Adlin sebagai tanda ketaatannya kepada Adlin dalam telefilem berkenaan.Terbaru, Adlin memuat naik satu video di Instagram miliknya memaparkan behind the scene babak mencium kaki yang menjadi perbualan antara dia dan Ellie Suriati. Rupa-rupanya lakonan tersebut dilakukan secara betul dan bukannya menggunakan mana-mana suntingan.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Adlin Aman Ramlie (@adlinamanramlie)

"Time part Ellie Suriati solat tu takut doh" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen yang sudah menonton telefilem itu memberikan pandangan masing-masing mengenainya.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 199.9K views, 4,913 retweets dan 6,475 likes di Twitter.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di Twitter:

Pengetua STIA dah penat sangat ke korek rahsia batch ohana sampai ikut ajaran sesat ni —  (@nisdfc666) April 18, 2021

time part ellie suriati solat tu takut do— mikasa (@izdgrnde) April 17, 2021

baru lepas tengok tadi — qaca  (@iqaschaa) April 17, 2021

Takut sebenarnya, sebab mostly yang ikut ajaran sesat ni pun selalunya education level bukan biasa2. Benda ni memang ada pun, solat pun pakai niat je — فرداوس کاريم (@firdauskariem) April 18, 2021

puas do cite dia hahahaha ending sronok— Ash (@Ashhhhh_01) April 17, 2021

Lain macam ustazah elly ni..masuk character betul—  ઈઉ  ઈઉ  (@ezypepper) April 18, 2021

risaunya aku dia cium kaki adlin tu — anis. (@n4dnx) April 18, 2021

Dah tengok semalam! Besttt— -30- (@naknutellapods) April 18, 2021

Banyak pengajaran yang kita boleh dapat daripada cerita ni. Semoga iman kita terus kuat! :)

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S'poreans In Thailand Visit 'Street Vendor' Only To Realise They've Gatecrashed A Wedding

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Recently, a group of Singaporean tourists in Thailand got to experience the famous Thai hospitality when they accidentally gatecrashed a wedding reception. They thought they were visiting a 'street vendor'.

The group of Singaporeans were in the midst of their 612km motorcycle road trip when around lunchtime on Wednesday, 30 March, they came upon what they assumed was a roadside eatery in Chiang Mai.They hopped off their motorcycles and happily walked towards the lively setting outside a small building with tables and chairs. In a video, the locals are seen doing an "eating" gesture with their hands."It was hard to communicate with the locals as there was a language barrier so we were using hand gestures to say that we were looking for a restaurant," Asia One quoted one of the Singaporeans as saying.Upon seeing the tables and chairs, the men respond in Singlish, "Ohh ohhh got food already".

In a wholesome video posted on TikTok, the locals at the wedding reception are seen welcoming the Singaporeans with open arms

According to a report in Mothership, the group of friends remained oblivious until they asked for a menu and, upon discovering there was none, thought that they might have gatecrashed a party.They still had not realised that it was a wedding reception.It was only after one of them posted one of their videos online that a friend informed them that the party was actually a wedding reception, according to the Asia One report.And when they finally realised their mistake, the group wanted to leave. However, the locals insisted on having the Singaporeans stay there and fill their bellies before heading out.

  @_mmeah ขอยาดขำ #fyp #คนไทยเป็นคนตลก #ผู้ชายสิงคโปร์ #แฟนสิงคโปร์ #คนไทยในสิงคโปร์  original sound - ครูมีอา ได้ภาษาพาชีวิตก้าวหน้า - ครูมีอา ได้ภาษาพาชีวิตก้าวหน้า

In a second video, the group is seen sitting down and eating noodles

"We were shocked but in a positive way and the food was great," one of them said, adding that they were served noodles, ice cream, drinks, and were even offered alcohol.However, as they were going to be riding after that, the group declined to have any alcohol.

  @_mmeah Reply to @sirinyinsombut ต่อค่ะ ep2 #fyp #คนไทยเป็นคนตลก #ผู้ชายสิงคโปร์ #แฟนสิงคโปร์ #คนไทยในสิงคโปร์  original sound - ครูมีอา ได้ภาษาพาชีวิตก้าวหน้า - ครูมีอา ได้ภาษาพาชีวิตก้าวหน้า

The Singaporeans then posed for a photo with some of the locals

In the photo, one of the Singaporean tourists is seen holding a bag of crackers that the locals at the wedding reception handed to them to snack on during their bike journey ahead.

Image via Asia One


Sekolah Dari Kampung Nelayan Di Terengganu Juara Dunia Pertandingan Nuklear Di Korea

Siapa sangka pelajar dari Amerika Syarikat, Hungary, Jepun, dan Korea Selatan tewas di tangan "budak kampung" dari Malaysia

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Tiga pelajar SMK Kuala Besut mengharumkan nama Malaysia apabila muncul juara dalam pertandingan Program Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Untuk Tenaga Nuklear peringkat dunia pada minggu lepas, 29 Mei 2018.Pertandingan anjuran Agensi Tenaga Atom Antarabangsa (IAEA) yang berlangsung di Gyeongju, Korea Selatan itu menyaksikan tiga "budak kampung" ini menewaskan peserta dari Amerika Syarikat, Hungary, Jepun, dan tuan rumah, Korea Selatan.

Tiga pelajar terbabit adalah Muhammad Syazwan Mat Sidik, 17, Muhammad Anuar Abd Ghani, 17, dan Safiyyah Muhammad Nasir, 16

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Walaupun mereka hanya pelajar sekolah harian biasa, mereka berjaya mencipta sejarah dan membuktikan kemampuan mereka di peringkat dunia.Lebih istimewa, mereka hanya anak orang kampung dan tidak datang daripada keluarga yang berpendidikan tinggi serta yang mempunyai kerjaya profesional.

Guru Penyelaras Projek, Wan Zul Azri Wan Mod Shatar menyifatkan kejayaan itu sebagai kemuncak kecemerlangannya sepanjang berkhidmat dalam bidang perguruan selama ini

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Menurut Wan Zul Azri, mereka yang hampir berputus asa tetap teruskan perjuangan. Akhirnya, segala susah payah yang mereka tempuhi selama ini membuahkan hasil."Sebenarnya saya sendiri hampir berputus asa dengan 1,001 dugaan sepanjang menyertai pertandingan ini. Kami perlu melalui tiga fasa dalam pertandingan ini di mana fasa pertama disertai 188 pasukan dari 30 buah negara. Alhamdulillah, pasukan kami terpilih untuk fasa kedua."Namun di sinilah mula menguji kesabaran saya. Cuba bayangkan untuk muat naik video bersaiz 500 mb yang berdurasi hanya tiga minit sahaja saya perlu mengambil masa setengah jam dan saya mencuba lima kali namun semuanya gagal," katanya kepada Bernama.

Beliau terpaksa berada di depan komputer hampir tiga jam hanya untuk memuat naik video 500 mb itu, tetapi gagal

"Namun kuasa Allah dan berkat doa ibu bapa saya serta pihak yang inginkan kemenangan kami, Agensi Tenaga Atom Antarabangsa (IAEA) telah menghubungi saya melalui e-mel pada sebelah petang hari yang sama memaklumkan tidak perlu muat naik video itu."IAEA memaklumkan video boleh dihantar hanya menggunakan 'link' sahaja dan akhirnya kami berjaya menjadi juara dunia setelah menewaskan pasukan dari Amerika Syarikat, Hungary, Jepun dan Korea selaku tuan rumah pertandingan ini," katanya lagi.

Pasukan Malaysia yang diberi nama 'KuBest Innovation Team' menampilkan projek bertajuk '100 Things About Nuclear Science And Life' dalam pertandingan tersebut

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Pengetua SMK Kuala Besut, Che Soh Che Mat berkata, "Pasukan ini telah membeli tapak di Google Apps dengan memasang aplikasi NBEST untuk penyebaran maklumat yang mana seluruh dunia dapat memuat turun aplikasi berkenaan sebagai kesedaran tentang keperluan tenaga nuklear kepada masyarakat."Berkonsepkan “i-clear about nuclear”, masyarakat lebih memahami apa itu tenaga nuklear dan keperluan tenaga terbabit kepada kehidupan."

Sementara itu, Yang Dipertua PIBG sekolah berkenaan, Tengku Zaihan menzahirkan kegembiraan atas pencapaian ini menerusi Facebook

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Alhamdulillah syukur kpdMu ya Allah.

Mndapat pekhabaran gembira dari Korea..Tahniah kpd Pelajar dan Guru SMK...Posted by Tengku Zaihan on Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Pencapaian hebat anak muda Malaysia ini turut menerima ucapan tahniah dari Menteri Pendidikan, Dr Maszlee Malik

Pelajar SMK Kuala Besut Syazwan, Anuar & Safiyyah telah mengharumkan nama negara sebagai JUARA DUNIA dalam persaingan pelajar antarabangsa oleh @iaeaorg!Terima kasih kepada para guru, PIBG, Guru Besar & @NuklearMalaysia kerana memberi dorongan kepada pelajar kami. pic.twitter.com/9JEaUzWmX2— Maszlee Malik (@maszlee) June 1, 2018

Tahniah Syazwan, Anuar, dan Safiyah! Anda memang hebat!

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Malaysian Store Sells Plushies That Are Done With This Year's Sh*t. But Still Cute

Few things in this world can truly describe how this year has been

And what better way to commemorate 2020 than with a plushie that has nailed the ultimate resting b*tch face (RBF).

Allow me to introduce you to... Malder

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He's that broody teenager you used to be. Perpetually indifferent to life's difficulties. Couldn't care less if he loves you or not. But one thing is for sure... you will love him.

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Malder's got friends too. Their names are Walder, Alder, and Salder.
And they all look just as adorably glum.

Walder
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Alder's even got a pocket on his stripey T-shirt to accompany his derp look.

Alder
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Salder
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Malaysia and Singapore-based homeware store HOOGA is selling these 'Weirdo' plushies (yes, they actually called them that) online.You can find them on Zalora, Shopee, and Lazada for around RM30 each.

Add these and more to your plushie collection:

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                Malaysian Company Sells Plushies That Reflect How We're Feeling About 2020 So Far

Mood.

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9 Asian Hawkers With Skills So Impressive You Wonder If They're Human...

1. The flying wan tan mee man. With his nimble hands and dexterity, this uncle turns the simple wan tan mee into a wonderful performance

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Where to find him: Jalan Bakawali 13, Taman Johor Jaya, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

2. The amazing roti canai man. This man should be the number one pick on any Ultimate Frisbee team. We bet all his roti canais are fluffy and crisp.

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Where to find him: According to many videos, this video was taken at a mamak in Selayang but the name of the mamak was not given.

3. The dancing rojak man. This rojak man from Penang is known for his dancing and singing skills. Just look how sharp the cleaver is!

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Where to find him: Many videos states that he could be found in Batu Ferringhi, Penang. Watch him sing along to Venga Boys while doing his thing here.

4. The man who fries chicken with his BARE HANDS. Kann Trichan operates a fried chicken stall. But what's so special about it? He fries them by dipping his hand into hot burning oil and not getting burnt.

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Where to find him: Chiang Mai, Thailand. Don't believe us? Check out the video here!

5. The knife-wielding, coconut cutting man. This man quickly opens a coconut with his hands placed so near the knife!

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Where to find him: Subang.

6. The artistic Ramly burger man. He made a huge omelette to cook 12 patties at one go, then signed his initials before to finish off his masterpiece. How cool is that!

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Where to find him: According to the YouTube description, this Ramly man is from Singapore. Watch him in action here.

7. The teh tarik pro. The poise of a ballerina combined with the precision of a sharpshooter, this teh tarik man from Thailand gives Malaysians a run for their money.

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Where to find him: According to the YouTube video, this man can be found at JJ market in Thailand.

8. The giant wok fried rice uncle. Giant wok + cool uncle = tasty fried rice. Look at his strength!

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Where to find him: Multiple videos shows that this originates from China and not much is known about this uncle.

9. The ice cream man from Thailand. This Thai ice cream guy combined cream, Oreos and M&Ms into something delicious...

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Where to find him: According to this video, this man can be found in Phi Phi Don island.


"Alami Pendarahan Luar Biasa" - Gadis 200kg Menghembuskan Nafas Terakhir Malam Tadi

Penderitaan seorang gadis yang juga bekas tenaga pengajar kontrak di Pusat Pembangunan Kemahiran Melaka berakhir apabila arwah menghembuskan nafas terakhir malam tadi, 18 Disember 2019

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Arwah yang dikenali sebagai Nur Izzati Afiqah Hussein, 29, dikatakan telah berubah sejak berat badannya naik dengan mendadak sehingga mencecah 200 kilogram sejak lima bulan yang lalu.Malah, sejak itu dia hanya terlantar di atas tilam dan seluruh kehidupannya diuruskan oleh ibunya, Maheran Daud, 54 dan ahli keluarganya yang lain. Arwah yang dulunya antara penyumbang kewangan keluarga akhirnya terpaksa berharap sepenuhnya kepada kakaknya, Nur Izzati Liyana.

Setelah diserang penyakit misteri, pelbagai rawatan telah dilakukan termasuklah hospital dan juga rawatan Islam. Namun, masih gagal mengesan punca sebenar penyakit itu.

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Penderitaan itu telah terhenti apabila arwah menghembuskan nafas terakhir pada jam 10:30 malam, 19 Disember 2019 setelah berada dalam keadaan itu selama tempoh kira-kira lima bulan.Menurut laporan, pada mulanya Nur Izzati Afiqah mengalami pendarahan luar biasa. Ahli keluarga menganggap dia datang haid tetapi ia berlaku dalam keadaan yang begitu banyak. Tambahan lagi, darah yang keluar pada jam 2 petang semalam adalah dalam keadaan berketul. Perkara ini disahkan sendiri oleh ibu saudaranya, Zainab Hassan, 57.Ketika saat-saat terakhir, arwah masih boleh bercakap sebelum perlahan-lahan bertukar lemah dan akhirnya disahkan meninggal dunia.

Jenazah arwah telah dibantu oleh pihak bomba untuk urusan pengebumian

Jenazah akan disemadikan pada jam 11 pagi (hari ini) di Tanah Perkuburan Islam Kampung Gaung dengan kerjasama dan bantuan pihak Bomba dan Penyelamat Balai Pasir Mas, Kelantan kerana keadaan fizikal arwah.Semoga rohnya ditempat di kalangan orang-orang yang beriman, Al-Fatihah.

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1 Child Among 2 Dead In Batang Kali Landslide

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Two people including a child were killed in a landslide at a campsite in Father's Organic Farm in Batang Kali this morning, 16 December

The two deceased comprise a woman and a boy.A total of 79 people were at the campsite when the landslide hit at about 2.24am, Friday.Apart from the two confirmed dead, 51 other victims are still reported to be missing. They are feared to be buried in the landslide, the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department said in a statement.

Pasukan Bomba sedang mencari  dan menyelamat 100 orang yang berada di tapak perkhemahan di Father Organic Farm, Gohtong Jaya, di Genting Highland, Pahang, dipercayai menjadi mangsa runtuhan tanah runtuh berketinggian 30 meter, awal pagi ini. Bomba Selangor | @bombaJBPM pic.twitter.com/8VOrHRlXpg— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) December 15, 2022

Three others were reported injured, while 23 escaped unharmed

"Search and rescue efforts are still ongoing by the Fire and Rescue Department, aided by other agencies including the police, Civil Defence Force, Health Department, and Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART)," the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department said in a Facebook post.The department said that they received an emergency call at about 2.24am on the landslide at the farm in Jalan Genting, Batang Kali, with the rescue teams from various departments arriving at the scene at 3.04am.

Pasukan Khas Pertahanan Awam (PASPA) dan APM Hulu Selangor turut bersama membantu pasukan keselamatan dalam operasi mencari dan menyelamat mangsa tanah runtuh.-- Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Sabah, Sarawak dan Tugas-tugas Khas) Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali pic.twitter.com/NzUeQPvrl3— BERNAMA TV  (@BernamaTV) December 16, 2022

The height of the landslide is estimated to be 30m high with an estimated area involved at three acres, according to reports

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his deputy Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi are expected to visit the site later today with Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad and Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming.

Cars buried by the landslide at Father's Organic Farm in Batang Kali
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12 Yummy Snacks We Can't Resist Buying From Thailand’s 7-Eleven And FamilyMart

1. Grilled sandwiches to warm our tummies and souls

Choosing between ham and cheese, tuna, pork cutlet, and then halfway realising that they even have chocolate spread versions. Ugh decisions, decisions!

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2. Pre-packed food that tastes just as yummy as those from the stalls

Full-blown meals like Thai basil chicken with rice, green curry, garlic pork rice, pad thai, and even a bowl of tom yum. Yay for cashiers who help us warm them up too!

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3. Major life decisions happen when picking between an L or XL cup of Thai iced tea or coffee

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4. Tao Kae Noi seaweed in all sizes and flavours

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5. ... and an endless amount of potato chip flavours

(sweet Thai basil, I love you)

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6. Don’t forget to stock up on Tom Yum-flavoured nuts and pretzel sticks for your family, friends, and - duh! - yourself

Why do they somehow just taste so much better in Thailand?

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7. When you can't decide which dessert you want, so you get one of everything

The oh-so-floofy cakes and swiss rolls got us all putting on those kgs but it's okay because *ahem* holiday, amiright?

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8. And if you're not up for Thai flavours, there's even sushi on-the-go...

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9. ...or steamed dumplings and paus

*tummy rumbles*

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10. ... and pork burgers, as if we need more options

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11. Trying out different funky drinks every night just 'cos it's cheap

White grape wine coolers and beer for 30 and 40 baht?? Yes please.

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12. And finally, slurping on every kind of instant cup noodles you can imagine

Creamy tom yum, tom yum goong, spicy pork tom yum, yum yum yum!

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We know this totally feels like a paid listicle but the writer actually has a deep love for Thai snacks and has been caught spending way too much time in the stores in Thailand.

How many of these have you tried? Let us know what your favourites are in the comments!

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Thailand isn't just filled with good food. Here are some other things people stuff into their luggages on their way home:

                Top 15 Things People Buy Back From Thailand

It's a tidbits heaven!

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Enjoy A Swedish-Inspired Winter Wonderland & Exclusive Gifts At IPC Shopping Centre

This Spotlight is sponsored by IPC Shopping Centre.

Get ready for a Swedish-inspired Winter wonderland this festive season as IPC Shopping Centre celebrates their 15th Year Anniversary with ‘The Swede-est Christmas’

Stockholm's old town is named Gamla Stan, and is known for its magical Christmas market.
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Inspired by the old town of Gamla Stan in Stockholm, Sweden, you'll be swept away to a Swedish celebration full of shopping delights, festive activities, and exclusive deals from now until 1 January 2019!

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Enjoy Scandinavian houses, lighted reindeers, Tomte figurines, a 19-foot Christmas tree, and more, as IPC celebrates its Swedish roots

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On top of all the photo-worthy decorations, there will also be loads of fun activities for the whole family!

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Join a free workshop to decorate your own Christmas ornaments, take part in special Tomte and Swedish maiden meet and greets, watch Swedish Polska dance performances, and enjoy fun arts and crafts workshops for kids.

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You'll also be rewarded with double delights every time you spend at IPC Shopping Centre from now until 1 January 2019!

For one day only, 15 lucky shoppers stand a chance to win RM25,000 worth of prizes during the IPC 15th Anniversary Giant Mission Box Giveaway. A Giant Mission Box will be set up. All you have to do is choose one mission, complete it, and claim your prize once you're done!Date: 15 December 2018Time: 3pmLocation: Concourse, Level G

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Plus, you get to redeem one 2019 IPC table calendar and wrapping paper when you spend a minimum of RM100 in a single receipt.Better yet, redeem one set of stainless steel straw, IPC notebook, table calendar, and wrapping paper when you spend RM500 in a maximum combination of two receipts.

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And if you have kids, they can now join the IPC Små Club!

The IPC Små Club, which means 'small' ini Swedish, allows kids below 12 years old to enjoy more promotions and discounts when they shop at IPC!

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Get one year free membership and enjoy first dibs on IPC kids' workshops, activities, and birthday gifts during your child's birthday month.As a member of the IPC Små Club, your child will receive special encouragement to take part in the IPC Recycling & Buy Back Centre. For every 1kg worth of recyclable items, your little one will receive an exclusive Små Club sticker!

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Get more information about IPC Shopping Centre’s ‘The Swede-est Christmas’, its list of festive activities, and the IPC Små Club here!

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Malaysia's Rising Temperature Is Causing More People To Become Victims Of Jellyfish Sting

As if the rising temperature was not enough to discourage Malaysians from going out, a great jellyfish invasion, no thanks to the current El Niño phenomenon, on beaches here have also taken away any option of some outdoor fun and frolic from their lives

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In fact, the jellyfish invasion at the popular Tanjung Aru beach in Sabah is showing absolutely no sign of abating. On Saturday, 30 January, a 9-year-old girl became the latest victim of a jellyfish sting, bringing the total reported cases to a total 22 so far this month.

Marshada Shirlin was stung on her right hand and leg by what is believed to be the more poisonous box jellyfish. She was immediately taken out of the water by lifeguards from the Department of Civil Defence who were alerted by the young girl’s screams for help at about 10.30am yesterday.One of the lifeguards said after treating her with vinegar, her family then took her to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital where she was given outpatient treatment.

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Lifeguards giving first aid to Marshada Shirlin after she was stung by a jellyfish at the popular Tanjung Aru beach in Kota Kinabalu on Saturday.
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Earlier on 20 January, the Sabah Fisheries Department sent a team of experts from the Likas Fisheries Centre to investigate reports of jellyfish sting incidents and found two species

One of the species was identified as the chironomid box jellyfish (chorpsalmus quadrigatus) locally known as obor-obor api, which are known to be highly venomous and are neurotoxic, cardiotoxic and dermatonecrotic.The other species is locally known as obor-obor pasir, a black spotted jellyfish similar to the Catostylus townsendi species.Stings from their tentacles can cause itch and/or allergic reactions upon contact with skin, leading to inflammation and swelling on the affected part of the victim.

The first case on 9 January involved two boys aged 9 and 12 who were stung by jellyfish at the Tanjung Aru beach at 5.30pm. And on 18 January, a 12-year-old boy suffered jellyfish stings and two days later, a 12-year-old girl was stung at the same beach.

It is believed that many people could have been stung but did not go to the authorities after self-treatment by applying vinegar or lime on the affected part.The jellyfish season is expected to persist at least until March due to the El Nino.

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The Shocking Story Behind This Normal Looking Selfie Reveals How Self-Centered We Are

On 11 April, All Lanes On The 105 Freeway In LA (USA) Were Shut Down Due To A Man Threatening To Jump Off Of A Pedestrian Overpass

105 Freeway still shut down in Paramount as negotiation w/ man on bridge continues
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All lanes of the 105 Freeway were closed in both directions from Paramount Boulevard and the 710 Freeway in the Paramount area because of a person apparently threatening to commit suicide by jumping onto the freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.

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A Spokesperson For The California Highway Patrol Said Officers Responded Around 5:30PM Local Time

If u r driving do not get the 105 e & w this man stopped the whole freeway by the paramount/Garfield exit
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Authorities negotiated with a man standing at an overpass, eventually convincing him not to jump. Traffic was blocked for three miles on the 105.

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105 Fwy is backed up all the way to 605 while authorities respond to man on ped bridge, @Sky5Tim reports
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Motorists Stuck At A Stand Still Left Their Vehicles And Began Posing In Front Of The Traffic And Taking Selfies

People taking pictures and selfies on the 105 Freeway
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In this image posted by Marcus Smith of KTLA, you can see a cluster of folks leaning in for a good group shot, as well as a man with his arm up in the air, getting a good angle on a selfie.

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While these folks were likely just documenting a rare view — a usually busy freeway with all cars stopped — the fact remains that it was because of a potentially tragic situation.

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They Were Taking Pictures Right In Front Of A Man's Attempted Suicide. Pretty Sure You Can See The Man On The Fence Behind Them.

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75-Year-Old Man Beats His Wife To Death For Serving Him Vegetarian Dinner

A Pakistani immigrant beat his wife to death in their Brooklyn home after she served him lentils for dinner instead of the hearty meal of goat meat that he craved

Noor Hussein (center) appears in Brooklyn, New York Supreme Court on the opening day of his murder trial on Wednesday He is accused of beating to death of his wife in their apartment in 2011. Noor is charged with murder in a second degree
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Noor Hussain, 75, was so outraged over the vegetarian fare that he pummeled his wife, Nazar Hussain, 66, with a stick until she was a “bloody mess,” according to prosecutors and court papers.

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“Defendant asked [his wife] to cook goat and [his wife] said she made something else,” the court papers indicated as Hussain’s murder trial opened on Wednesday. “The conversation got louder and [his wife] disrespected defendant by cursing at defendant and saying motherf- -ker, and . . . defendant took a wooden stick and hit her with it on her arm and mouth.”

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Defense attorney Julie Clark admitted Hussain beat his wife, but argued that he is guilty of only manslaughter because he didn't intend to kill her. In Pakistan, Clark said, beating one’s wife is customary.

“He comes from a culture where he thinks this is appropriate conduct, where he can hit his wife,” Clark said in her opening statements at the Brooklyn Supreme Court bench trial. “He culturally believed he had the right to hit his wife and discipline his wife.”

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Prosecutors, however, said Hussain meant for his wife to die

The New York State Supreme Court heard Noor Hussein, 75, believed he had the right to discipline 66-year-old wife Nazar and beat her to death
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“His intentions were to kill his wife,” Assistant District Attorney Sabeeha Madni said in court. “This was not a man who was trying to discipline his wife.”

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Madni said that Hussain “brutally attacked his wife as she lay in her bed” — leaving deep lacerations on her head, arms and shoulders, and causing her brain to hemorrhage.

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He beat her with a stick that the family had found in the street and used to stir their laundry in a washtub. He then tried to clean up the blood that had splattered onto their bedroom wall before calling his son for help.

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“I killed her. Hurry up and come over,” Hussain told his son, according to prosecutors. Madni also said Pakistani women who lived in the same building as the Hussains would testify about the beatings Nazar received at the hands of her husband.

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“They have told us about years of abuse they witnessed,” Madni said. Hussain met his wife in Pakistan and the couple married before moving to Brooklyn, prosecutors said.

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[VIDEO] Gelagat Si Abang Menyakat Adik Sakit Guna Kerusi Roda Ini Buat Ramai Boleh Relate

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Kemesraan antara adik-beradik adalah satu impian yang ingin dimiliki oleh semua orang

Iyalah, tidak semua orang berpeluang untuk bergelak-tawa dan mengisi masa bersama adik-beradik atas kekangan kerja dan komitmen.Baru-baru ini, tular satu video berkenaan gelagat seorang lelaki yang bergurau senda bersama adiknya yang sakit telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @sfya_490 Tak tahu dah siapa sakit dengan siapa tak sakit #sinaran  original sound  - AzrulAzlan

Si abang ajak berlumba guna kerusi roda

Menerusi video yang telah dimuat naik oleh @sfya_490 di TikTok, gelagat lelaki itu mengajak adiknya yang sakit berlumba menggunakan kerusi roda menghidupkan suasana gelak tawa di rumah tersebut.Pada awalnya, tindakan si adik yang cuma sekadar lalu di situ tarik perhatian abangnya untuk mengikuti dari belakang.Gerakan kerusi roda adiknya yang perlahan membuatkan abangnya bergerak pantas lalu memotong kedudukan adiknya itu.

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"Mana satu sakit ni, sakit perut gelak" - Netizen

Tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan gelagat dua adik-beradik itu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 788.5K tontonan, 42.7K tanda suka dan 257 perkongsian di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Semoga adik-beradik ini kekal bahagia :D

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A Woman Is Being Charged By The MCMC For Posting This Status About Najib

It it a common knowledge that Malaysians have been greatly dissatisfied with the fact that the government has finally signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), forcing the nation to comply to complex trade laws of the long winded agreement

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The deal which was signed on 4 February, involves the participation of 12 countries in various stages of development. The 12 countries that signed the agreement are, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States and Vietnam.The people of the participating countries have rejected it based on its very stringent laws that might not benefit all the participating nations. Some of the issues that were raised are; intellectual property laws that would hike up the cost of medicine, trade laws that seeks to decrease the costs of setting up multinational companies to promote equality, and stricter internet laws that would put a dent on the internet freedom that we have been enjoying for the past decade.

While most people opted to more formal ways of protest, this Malaysian woman decided to put up a status on Facebook critisising Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak for to be a TPPA nation.
If it's just a Facebook status, why the fuss over it?

Before delving further into the issue, here's a screenshot of Facebook user, Ratu Naga's status on TPPA:

Image via Facebook/Ratu Naga

The status which was posted on 6 October 2015, reads: You are really a (insert profanity) if you sign the TPPA. You are an illegitimate child if you sign it (insert profanity)! Trying to get away with it! You are selling the country! What kind of a (insert profanity) are you? We Malaysians will curse your next seven generations!Why didn't you discuss this issue in the parliament? 222 members of parliament were right there, including BN and PR! Talk about the people! Malaysia is bound to fall into the hands of colonialists again because there are 222 irresponsible MPs!

Her profanities filled 'complains' on TPPA, landed her in hot soup with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)

Syarul Ema Rena Abu Samah, 35, who goes by the name Ratu Naga on Facebook, was slapped with charge sheet under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) and punishable under Section 233(3) of the same act.The authorities only charged Ratu Naga on 26 January, more than three months after she posted the status on her Facebook page.

Syarul Ema Rena Abu Samah or better known as Ratu Naga
Image via Facebook/Ratu Naga/ The Malaysian Insider

Section 233: Improper use of network facilities or network service (1)  A person who: (a)  by means of any network facilities or network service or applications service knowingly—(i)   makes, creates or solicits; and(ii)  initiates the transmission of,any comment, request, suggestion or other communication which is obscene, indecent, false, menacing or offensive in character with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass another person. (3)  A person who commits an offence under this section shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding RM50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or to both and shall also be liable to a further fine of RM1,000 for every day during which the offence is continued after conviction.

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According to news portal The Malaysian Insider, the charge sheet stated that Ratu Naga is being charged because her status has caused hurt and offended PM Najib Razak

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak
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The offence was allegedly committed on her Facebook page at 12.02 am on October 6, 2015.Deputy public prosecutor Faizah Mohd Salleh, who prosecuted with prosecuting officer from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Norhani Mohd Adzhar, offered bail at between RM3,000 and RM7,000, but Syarul requested the amount to be reduced as she only earned RM3,000 a month and was facing financial problems.Syarul Ema Rena Abu Samah, 35, pleaded not guilty to the charge before judge Aizatul Akmal Maharani. The judge then set bail at RM7,000 with two sureties ad fixed March 22 for mention.

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If you are still having difficulties understanding the complexities of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, read this:

                All You Need To Know About The TPPA And How It Would Affect Malaysians

With America enthusiastically encouraging the participating countries to sign the TPP agreement, details on the pact ...

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In the months leading up to the TPPA's final leg of discussions, local researcher, Jay Jay Denis, revealed that TPPA's internet laws could open up the possibility of internet service providers spying on our internet activities:

                How Will TPPA's Stringent Internet Law "Spy" On Our Internet Activities?

An agreement that has the possibility to "track" all your Internet activities.

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After about five years worth of discussions, Malaysia finally signed the TPP agreement on 4 February. Here's how it will affect the local economy and our lives:

                How Will TPPA Change Our Lives Now That Malaysia Has Signed The Deal?

The controversial deal was signed yesterday, 4 February 2016.

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Paediatrician Dreads Students Returning To School With 65% Drop In MMR Vaccine Coverage

A paediatrician has expressed concern about the disruption of routine vaccination services for Malaysian children during the Movement Control Order (MCO)

Immunise4Life programme chairman Dr Zulkifli Ismail told CodeBlue that there was a drastic decline in measles and chickenpox vaccine uptakes in March and April this year.He said statistics show there was a 65% decrease in the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine uptake this year compared to March 2019, and the number further dropped to 72% in April.As for the optional varicella or chickenpox vaccination, he said uptake declined by 41% in March this year compared to March 2019, and further dropped to 83% in April compared to the year before."The uptake has drastically dropped and shows no signs of recovering in May 2020," Dr Zulkifli told CodeBlue.

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Although not immediately apparent, the consultant paediatrician said this is a concerning trend as schools reopen

"During the MCO, we have seen less infectious diseases because the children are at home and not exposed to their peers and other children," Dr Zulkifli said."When the MCO is lifted, and children go to school, that's the time when we dread."He said the MMR vaccination trend is worrying because parents tend to forget the routine immunisation schedule."With the drop in MMR uptake, we fear an outbreak towards the end of the year or early next year."

Image via Miera Zulyana/Malay Mail

In April, the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations International Children's Fund (UNICEF) had already expressed concern about the dropping vaccination rates and warned about the possible resurgence of diseases

According to The Star, both the international public health agencies were aware that people were unable to access vaccination services during the pandemic for various reasons, including transport interruptions, economic hardships, restrictions on movement, or even fear of being exposed to people with COVID-19.However, they highlighted that the COVID-19 pandemic was a good illustration of how fast an outbreak could spread when communities do not have immunisation."While no vaccine exists yet for COVID-19, the world has effective and safe vaccines for other serious and highly contagious diseases like measles, polio, or diphtheria," they said in a joint statement for World Immunisation Week.Both organisations urged countries to prioritise the continuation of routine immunisation and for parents to bring their children and babies to get vaccinated if it was postponed during the pandemic."If immunisation services must be suspended, urgent catch-up vaccinations should be rescheduled as soon as possible, prioritising those most at risk," they said.

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In April, a MOH senior director gave tips on how parents can safely and confidently bring their babies to the clinic during MCO:

                IFL Urges Parents To Not Skip Or Delay Their Baby's Immunisation Due To COVID-19 And MCO

"Delaying or skipping the immunisation schedule can leave baby vulnerable and defenceless against the multitude of ge...

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British Woman Called Nasi Lemak A "Wickedly Bad Meal" And All Hell Broke Loose

A woman recently took to Twitter to complain about a Malaysian meal she had while on a 13-hour flight

On 15 January, @KatieMorley_ wrote, "In the name of public interest, am sharing this wickedly bad meal British Airways treated me to during a [13-hour] flight."

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The dish turned out to be Malaysia's pride and joy: the nasi lemak.
According to her, it was labelled as 'chicken curry with rice' on the menu.

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"False advertising at its finest," she said.

She also described it as, "Chicken curry served with anaemic boiled egg, topped with smelly, slimy anchovies."

The woman also noted that she usually likes plane food, but she rated this particular meal 0/10.
Naturally, Malaysians and nasi lemak lovers came forward to defend the dish.

One person responded, "I am always overjoyed when this happens. Proper food finally."

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"In the name of public interest I present to you a white woman thrown into the wilderness of... food from other cultures. Sit down, Katie, and eat your bland mashed potato," wrote another Twitter user.

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A user said, "If you 'quite like plane food usually', you don't deserve nasi lemak tbh."

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Darren Cronian also responded to the whole fiasco.
He is known as the travel blogger from the UK who once spontaneously flew almost 10,000km to Malaysia just because he was craving for nasi lemak.

He said, "To be fair, it's a British airline and most British people haven't a clue what nasi lemak is. Chicken curry with rice I guess is the English translation. Damn, I'm wanting nasi lemak right now!"

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Last November, Mashable Southeast Asia reported that Cronian was supposed to spend his winter in Greece until a photo of nasi lemak appeared on his Instagram feed.In an instant, he changed all his plans. He booked himself a flight from Athens to Kuala Lumpur straight away for a tasty Malaysian treat.


M'sian Bakat List #11: This Artist Will Draw A Portrait Of You With Coffee

A caricature is a drawing of a person which exaggerates certain features but still retains the likeness of the individual. It's a fun and cheeky way of having yourself interpreted in the eyes of a caricature artist.

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Caricatures make pretty good gifts too!

While most artists rely on ink and paint to sketch, local artist Vivian Lee decided to use something a little different to work her magic - coffee!

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Image via Vivian Lees Art

Image via Vivian Lees Art

Yup, all drawn with coffee!

Started out as a hobby, the 27-year-old KL native  worked as a graphic designer before switching to drawing caricature as a full time career

Vivian Lee with one of her many caricatures
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"I quit my stable job as a graphic designer because I decided it's time to pursue what I like. The stress that comes with it has also taken a toll on me," said Lee in an interview with magazine The Best of You.

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Lee posing for a photograph with a very satisfied customer
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Lee uses coffee to draw because of its vintage effects and warm tones. Oh, it smells good too!

The materials and brushes Lee uses to draw
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Image via Vivians Lee Art

As a coffee lover herself, she often visits cafes with her friends and likes trying out different types of coffee. Many cafes have invited her to do coffee caricatures at their grand openings.As for her caricatures, she prefers using local coffee as it is more fragrant and long lasting.

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The talented illustrator is a crowd favourite and there'll always be a queue of people waiting for their portraits to be done in coffee

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Image via Vivians Lee Art

Image via Vivians Lee Art

Lee first sketches her subjects in marker pen before applying the finishing touches with coffee.

Lee also does caricatures of animals, but she prefers drawing people because it's personal and she gets to enjoy their various face shapes and mannerisms

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Take all of our money, Lee.

More awesome caricatures by the coffee artist:

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Image via Vivians Lee Art

Image via Vivians Lee Art

Image via Vivians Lee Art

Image via Vivians Lee Art

Image via Vivians Lee Art

Want a coffee caricature for yourself? Catch Lee at her next gig by following her on Facebook and Instagram!

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Police Arrest Penang Doctor Who Stole RM160,000 Worth Of TVs, Smartphones, And SmartTAGs

A doctor who committed a series of break-ins at his Penang condominium since 2014 was arrested by the police last week

According to Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Soffian Santong, the 38-year-old suspect was detained at Gurney Park Condominium in Gurney Drive at 6pm on Thursday, 23 April.New Straits Times reported the suspect is responsible for 22 burglaries in the building, which he has been staying in for the past six years.

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Soffian said the serial robber's modus operandi was to enter unlocked homes in the morning to steal valuables from the living room and sell them at cheap prices

The police found stolen items worth about RM160,000 in the suspect's house, reported Malay Mail.Among the items seized during the raid included eight Malaysian identity cards, two drivers' licences, one Malaysian passport, three Japanese passports, 26 laptops, 19 SmartTAGS, 67 smartphones of various brands, six televisions, 16 branded handbags, 13 branded backpacks, and three luggage bags.The district police chief said the arrest has solved the break-in cases in the condominium, which reported losses amounting to RM493,615.

Image via Sinar Harian

Image via Sinar Harian

Soffian added the case will be investigated under Section 457 of the Penal Code for housebreaking

The section carries a jail term of up to 14 years, a fine, and with whipping for repeat offenders.The doctor is a first-time offender and he will be remanded until 1 May.


Woman Gets Stung By An Insect And People Can't Stop Giggling At Her Photos

A woman who was recently stung by an unknown insect shared her experience on Facebook, which quickly went viral

Kak Idaa wrote that she was on her way to work when she felt something land on her lip last week, 26 June.

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By the time she had arrived at her salon, the left side of her lip had had become swollen. Not thinking much of it, she continued to go about her day like normal.

In her post, she added photos of her progress throughout the day which the Internet could not help but laugh at

"I don't mind if you guys laugh at me. Even I chuckled while looking at my reflection in the bathroom mirror," the woman wrote.She clarified that the images were mirrored making it seem like the right side of her face was affected.

Image via Rambut Jelita/Facebook

As she swept and mopped the salon, she noticed that the swell on her lip worsened

She also started to itch at her armpits, which she presumed was from her sweat.

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It was not long before her arms began to itch and the swelling became worse, which prompted her to immediately head to the clinic

By that point, her face had broken out in hives, The Rakyat Post reported. Feeling embarrassed by how she looked, she explained that the doctor gave her a jab which made her feel nauseous."Imani Clinic is the best. The doctor is so gentle. Later at night, they also called and asked if there was any fever after the injection. Give five stars," Kak Idaa wrote.

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In addition, while she was at the clinic waiting for her medication, she revealed that a stranger began to talk about his experience of getting stung by a bee."I was already feeling so dizzy, and the man insisted on repeating his story to me three times. I felt like sellotaping his mouth shut. But I guess it was fine, at least there was some entertainment during this very stressful moment," she wrote, according The Rakyat Post.

As she headed home from the clinic, her eyelids also began to swell up

Image via Rambut Jelita/Facebook

The following day, Kak Idaa wrote that she had to wear a 'purdah' to the pharmacy. Thankfully, over the course of the day, the swelling had reduced greatly.

Image via Rambut Jelita/Facebook

Fortunately, Kak Idaa fully recovered from the whole reaction. And even joked about not needing plastic surgery.

Image via Rambut Jelita/Facebook

Image via Rambut Jelita/Facebook

Although netizens felt bad for her, most could not help but crack up over how she relayed the experience

Image via Rambut Jelita/Facebook

Image via Rambut Jelita/Facebook

Image via Rambut Jelita/Facebook

You can read Kak Idaa's full post below: