New Yorkers Can't Get Enough Of This Tall And Crispy "Malaysian Flatbread"

Following in the food-steps of Ipoh white coffee and agar-agar jelly, the latest Malaysian delicacy to take the New York food scene by storm is the gravity-defying roti tisu!

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The sweet yet monstrous creation is courtesy of Laut, a Michelin-starred restaurant specialising in Southeast Asian cuisine in Union Square, NYC.
While Malaysians typically eat roti tisu on its own or dipped in dhal, Laut serves it with coconut ice cream, which is hidden within the conical structure.

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Of course, the iconic "Malaysian street food" roti canai - priced at USD7.50 (RM33.47) - is also a crowd favourite among the NYC restaurant's patrons

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According to INSIDER Food, roti canai is also known as "flying bread" because of the way it is flipped. Check out the foodie site's scrumptious video HERE:

Laut's roti canaiThis restaurant makes paper-thin Malaysian flat bread.Posted by INSIDER food on Thursday, 1 December 2016

In addition, Laut also serves a delicious range of Malaysian dishes like nasi lemak, curry laksa, and satay as well as Singaporean, Indonesian, and Thai food

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Laut, which was opened in 2008, prides itself as one of the first Malaysian restaurants to receive a Michelin star.

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Here's to bringing more Malaysian food to the international arena! In the meantime, check out these Malaysians who've brought some of our local snacks and beverages overseas to immense success:

                This Malaysian Is Making Loads Of Money From Selling Curry Puffs In China

Limited to 100 pieces a day!

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                Americans Can't Get Enough Of Malaysia's White Coffee From This Kopitiam In New York City

Conquering NYC one cup of coffee at a time.

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[VIDEO] The Honest Truth About Being A Mum

Being a mum is definitely no easy feat. Together with Pureen, we asked 4 Malaysian mums not only about their struggles, but also their proudest moments as mums.

Although sometimes the going gets tough...

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...it's all worth it in the end!

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Pureen understands and appreciates all the awesome mums.

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Why Are There So Many Rattata And Pidgey? WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THEM?

So, you've started playing Pokémon GO. In your quest to become the very best (like no one ever was), you've explored every inch of your neighbourhood and beyond in search of Pokémon.

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Before long, you realise that you keep bumping into the same few Pokémon over and over and over again. Yes, we're talking about the infuriating Rattata, Pidgey, Weedle, Caterpie, and Zubat.

Writer's note: I didn't believe everyone else when they say Rattata are everywhere until I started playing it. THEY. ARE. EVERYWHERE.
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Why does it seem like the world is only made up of these Poké-critters? Well, if you're just starting out, you're more likely to meet these super common Pokémon than the other less common ones.

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Don't worry, the variety of Pokémon available to you diversifies as you level up. Spoiler alert, these annoying Rattata and Pidgey could even help you advance faster!

So, should you catch every Rattata, Pidgey, and Zubat that comes your way? That's entirely up to you, but having them in your inventory could be a big help in helping you evolve your Pokémon!

You see, there is a 'Transfer' option where you can hand over your duplicate Rattata, Caterpie, or whatever Pokémon you want to get rid of to Professor Willow in exchange for Candy.

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Each Pokémon has its own set of Candy, which can be used to Power Up or Evolve a particular Pokémon into the next level of its chain. For example, a Caterpie can be evolved into a Metapod for 12 Caterpie Candy and subsequently into a Butterfree for 50 Caterpie Candy.

How to 'Transfer' duplicate Pokémon to Professor Willow:

1. Go to the Main Menu (the Pokéball at the bottom of your screen).2. Tap on 'Pokémon' (the circular icon with a Pikachu silhouette on the left).3. Tap the Pokémon you want to exchange for Candy. 4. Tap the Menu icon (three horizontal lines at the bottom right of your screen). 5. Tap 'Transfer' and then select 'Yes' when the prompt below appears, and you get a [insert Pokémon here] Candy!

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How does this help you level up? As mentioned before, Candy can be used to evolve your Pokémon to the next level in its chain. Not only that - you get 500XP every time you evolve a Pokémon!

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Pidgey, Weedle, and Caterpie are the easiest to evolve, requiring only 12 Candy each. Other Pokémon require 25 Candy (e.g. Rattata and Eevie) and up to 400 (Magikarp) to Evolve to its next level. Check out the full list of Candy requirements here.In addition, you can utilise Lucky Eggs (acquired from Pokéstops and doubles XP gain for half an hour) to quickly gain XP and level up! Note that you also get 3 Candy and 100XP every time you catch a Pokémon.

How many Pokémon have you caught in the past two days? Let us know how you did in the comments below!

Once you hit Level 5 on Pokémon GO, it's time to make your Team proud...

                How Do You Become A Gym Leader In Pokémon GO?

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Jom Heboh Di Rumah Akan Lebih ‘Happening’ Dengan McDelivery. Ada Promo Kod Lagi Tau!

Tak syoknya tengok TV kalau tak ada benda nak makan!

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Siapa macam ini? Setiap kali nak layan persembahan artis mesti kena ada benda nak dikunyah. Kalau tidak, mesti rasa tak best dan tak boleh fokus pada rancangan yang ditonton. Betul?Sebab itu kami ingin kongsikan buat anda semua - sempena Karnival Jom Heboh di Rumah hujung minggu ini, kalau anda memesan makanan menggunakan khidmat McDelivery, anda boleh dapat lebih penjimatan dan ini pastinya akan membuatkan anda lebih puas bila menikmati hidangan McD bersama ahli keluarga ataupun rakan-rakan.

Enjoy Jom Heboh di Rumah dengan McDelivery!

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Karnival Jom Heboh memang terkenal sebagai acara tahunan yang sentiasa dinanti-nantikan kerana menampilkan ramai artis dan pengacara terkenal. Namun tahun ini, banyak aktiviti hiburan berbentuk fizikal yang melibatkan ramai terpaksa dihadkan kerana mematuhi aturan norma baharu.Tidak mahu peminat setia Jom Heboh bersedih, TV3 kini tampil dengan Jom Heboh di Rumah bersama McDelivery di mana persembahan dan pelbagai aktiviti akan diadakan secara virtual. Ini pastinya memberikan penonton pengalaman berhibur dengan gaya baru.Paling menarik, sepanjang 2 hari Jom Heboh di Rumah, bila anda memesan makanan melalui McDelivery, anda boleh menikmati lebih banyak penjimatan dan boleh dapat Chicken McNuggets percuma lagi!

Nikmati hidangan enak McDonald's dengan nilai hebat!

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Tengah syok layan Jom Heboh di Rumah, kalau anda rasa malas nak keluar beli makanan, tak perlu risau lagi! Biar abang McDelivery hantar pesanan makanan anda.Menerusi pembelian secara McDelivery, anda boleh dapat banyak penjimatan. Nak lebih kenikmatan dan kepuasan, anda boleh pesan Set Kombo atau Set Nilai Hebat. Nak makan dengan kawan-kawan atau famili pula, anda boleh pesan Set Famili. Gerenti puas makan!Untuk pesanan, anda boleh muat turun aplikasi McDelivery atau layari terus laman sesawang McDelivery. Sebelum nak check out jangan lupa letak kod promo “JHMCD” dan anda akan dapat 6 ketul Chicken McNuggets secara PERCUMA. Berbaloi betul!Promosi ini adalah untuk waktu yang terhad sahaja bermula 29-30 Ogos 2020. Jangan terlepas!

Kemeriahan luar biasa Jom Heboh di Rumah bersama McDelivery!

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Bakal bersiaran selama dua hari pada 29 dan 30 Ogos ini di TV9, Jom Heboh di Rumah bersama McDelivery akan membawakan pelbagai aktiviti menarik dengan pelbagai tawaran hebat secara virtual menerusi kaca televisyen. Anda juga akan dihiburkan dengan persembahan artis popular tanah air.Antara selebriti yang akan membuat penampilan antaranya Wany Hasrita, Hael Husaini, Naim Daniel, Haqiem Rusli, Nabila Razali, Nazim Othman, Amelia Henderson, Riena Diana, Dayang Nurfaizah dan ramai lagi.

Kongsi gambar dan menang!

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Bukan setakat itu sahaja, anda juga berpeluang untuk memenangi wang tunai dan baucar tunai bernilai RM20,000 daripada McDonald’s dengan berkongsi gambar kemeriahan anda sambil menikmati hidangan McDonald’s di rumah. Ikut langkah-langkah di bawah ini:Langkah 1 : Ambil gambar.Langkah 2 : Sertakan kapsyen kreatif tidak melebihi 30 patah perkataan.Langkah 3 : Muat naik di Instagram beserta #JHDRbersamaMcDelivery #MerdekabersamaMcDeliveryLangkah 4: Pastikan akaun Instagram bukan dalam mod privasi.Pertandingan ni dah bermula dari 25 Ogos dan berakhir 30 Ogos, jam 6 petang. Keputusan pula akan diumumkan pada 30 Ogos, Ahad, jam 10.50 malam di TV9 dan 11.40 malam di TV3. Good luck guys!Apa pun jangan lupa save the date untuk Jom Heboh di Rumah bersama McDelivery. Inilah masanya untuk anda menikmati semua hidangan kegemaran di McD pada harga penjimatan.

Semua promo adalah tertakluk pada terma dan syarat dan untuk nikmati promo nugget percuma, anda perlu berbelanja minimum RM18 dengan servis penghantaran RM5. Untuk lebih maklumat lanjut, klik sini.

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Elon Musk On Living Off A Dollar A Day And What It Taught Him About Success

Today Elon Musk's fortune continues along a sky-high trajectory. His current net worth is USD11.6 Billion. But there was a time when he faced a challenge to see if he had what it took to follow his dreams.
The challenge that Musk faced was if he could live off a dollar a day!

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Back when he was a student of Queen's University in Ontario, Musk forced himself to live mainly off hot dogs and oranges. But it wasn't because of poverty or some extreme circumstances.
It was an experiment to see if he had what it takes to lead a life as an entrepreneur, Musk recently told astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson in the latest episode of Tyson's StarTalk Radio podcast.

Elon Musk in his early twenties.
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As they discuss Musk's early years, Musk explains his fascination as a freshman with how he could help shape the future of humanity through the Internet, energy efficiency, and space exploration.
When Tyson jokes that most undergraduates are mostly focused on how they are going to get a job after graduation, Musk says that concerned him, as well.
Musk's plan was always to go to the US (which he did, eventually), and so he imagined what it would be like as a 20-something in the US foregoing a job to start his own technology business.
"I mean, in America it's pretty easy to keep yourself alive. So my threshold for existing was pretty low. I figured I could be in some cheap apartment with my computer and be okay, and not starve."

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So what did he do?
He decided to see if a USD30 food budget could get him through a month. He bought mostly hot dogs and oranges in bulk, and would occasionally switch it up with some pasta and jarred tomato sauce. His experiment was successful. He pulled it off.
And what did it teach him?
It gave him the assurance that he didn't need a comfortable salary to survive, allowing him the freedom to pursue his loftier goals.
"So I was like, 'Oh, okay. If I can live for a dollar a day - at least from a food cost standpoint - it's pretty easy to earn USD30 dollars in a month, so I'll probably be ok," Musk says.
In the year 1995, Musk founded the Zip2 software company, which was acquired by Compaq for USD307 million – plus millions in stock options – in 1999. He then went on to found Tesla Motors, which builds electric cars and SpaceX, which aims to make space travel more affordable and is a proponent for the colonisation on Mars.


You've Definitely Panicked During These 10 Very Common Situations

There's nothing worse than the feeling of panic when you're rushing to do something important but you're running out of time!

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But first, here are 10 common situations that have definitely caused you to panic:

1. When your ride has arrived but you're still not dressed yet

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2. When you're the one holding up the line at the ATM because you just have too many transactions to make

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You can practically feel people glaring at you behind your back.

3. When you're struggling to put your money back in your wallet, bag your groceries, and carry everything away before the next person's turn

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4. When you desperately need to pee but all the toilet stalls are full and there's a queue

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Doing the need-to-pee dance while waiting feels like worst torture ever.

5. When Waze suddenly loses connection halfway through your journey to somewhere you've never been to before

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And you're on the highway so you can't even stop to check or ask for help.

6. When you're already running late but the car in front of you is super slowwwwww

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Move to left lane lah, haiyo!

7. When you're innocently walking along and a cicak and/or cockroach appears out of nowhere

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*LIFE FLASHES BEFORE YOUR EYES**SCREAMS AND RUNS FOR DEAR LIFE*

8. When your lecturer changes slides faster than the speed of light and you're frantically trying to finish jotting down notes

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Tangan confirm damn sakit after that.

9. When you're not sure what you want yet but the waiter is already standing right next to you and everyone at your table has already ordered

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You'll panic and order something at random then regret it later and get major food envy from everyone else's glorious meals. :(

10. When you're frantically trying to complete an online transaction before the session times out

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Rushing to complete a task is the worst, especially when it comes to important things like making travel plans

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Dr Noraini Ahmad Has Resigned From Her Post As The Minister Of Higher Education

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UMNO politician Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad has resigned from her post as the Minister of Higher Education effective Friday, 6 August

In a statement, the Wanita UMNO chief said the move was to comply with the party supreme council decision on 3 August when they decided to withdraw support for the Perikatan Nasional government."I would like to express my appreciation to the Prime Minister for giving me the opportunity to serve as the Minister of Higher Education," the Parit Sulong member of Parliament (MP) said."However, based on the decision made by UMNO supreme council on 3 August 2021, I as the chief of Wanita UMNO, abide by the party direction and resign from my position as a Minister and Cabinet member with immediate effect. The party's decision would be executed during the next Parliament session."

Noraini also expressed her gratitude to all of the Ministry of Higher Education staffers and stakeholders who helped her during her term

"I would like to thank everyone, especially the Ministry of Higher Education staff, and all stakeholders related to the ministry who assisted me in carrying out my duties," the Parit Sulong MP said.According to Noraini, she has tried to do her best in managing the country amidst the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected human lives around the world and that she will continue this effort.

She is the second Cabinet member to resign citing UMNO's decision

The first to tender the resignation is UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah who left his post as the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources on Tuesday, 3 August."After considering several decisions and stands taken by the party, I, as an obedient and loyal UMNO member, hereby tender my resignation as a member of the Federal Government Cabinet," Shamsul said.

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As of this writing, both the ministries remain vacant.

On 3 August, UMNO president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that the party has withdrawn support for Muhyiddin:

                PN Allegedly Loses Majority After 11 UMNO Members Withdraw Their Support For Muhyiddin

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Following which, the Prime Minister said that he will be seeking a vote of confidence in the Dewan Rakyat when it reconvenes:

                PM Muhyiddin Says He Will Seek A Vote Of Confidence In September

The Prime Minister said the Agong assented to his suggestion to put his confidence in Parliament to the test.

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"Mati Tak Kenal Umur" - Doktor Kongsi Pengalaman Berhadapan Dengan Pelbagai Kes Kematian

Kematian adalah rahsia Allah.
Umat Islam dituntut untuk sentiasa bersedia hadapi mati kerana sememangnya hidup di dunia ini adalah singkat dan bersifat sementara.

Selepas mati, kita akan hidup di alam kubur dan seterusnya hidup yang kekal abadi adalah di akhirat kelak. Apabila sampai waktunya, kita akan pergi jua ke alam abadi untuk menemui Ilahi.Cara kematian dan bila itu menjadi rahsia yang Maha Berkuasa. Malah, sakit dan tua bukanlah syarat untuk mati, ada juga yang meninggal tanpa sebarang sakit, umurnya habis sewaktu tidur dan sebagainya.Demikianlah hakikatnya...

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Kematian juga dikatakan sesuatu perkara yang menakutkan bagi orang yang lalai akan perintah Allah SWT. Kerana susah atau senang sakratulmaut adalah bergantung kepada amalan kita di dunia ini.

Satu perkongsian berbentuk pengajaran telah ditulis oleh seorang doktor yang dikenali sebagai Faiz Mashood tentang kematian dan ianya bertujuan untuk menyedarkan orang ramai

Melalui perkongsian itu, dia telah menulis beberapa pengalaman yang pernah dihadapi olehnya sendiri ketika bertugas di hospital.Keenam-enam pengalaman tersebut membuatkan dirinya lebih sedar bahawa ajal maut sememangnya adalah rahsia dan ianya terletak di tangan Tuhan, bukannya faktor usia.Baca penuh di bawah:

Kematian tak kenal umur

Lama tak menulis life kat hospital. Tapi sebenar nye hampir tiap hari aku monolog dalaman berkaitan kematian ni. Tapi tak bercerita. Bukan apa, tak sempat nak cerita. Kang cerita kat wife muram je suasana dalam rumah. Dalam rumah kena happy environment. Haha.Kat ed ni macam2 jenis kematian ada.

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1. Usia baru 24 tahun, meninggal dunia akibat asthma

24tahun sampai2 nadi da xde. Taktau sebab. Known case of asthma je. Buat cpr 30min still nadi takde. Announce death. Thats it. Kalau aku ditakdirkan mati umur 24tahun, aku taktau apa je jasa yang aku dah buat. Im not judging others, just talking about myself.

2. Bayi berumur 1 tahun terkena sawan

Baby 1year old sawan sampai sejam tak berhenti2 terpaksa intubate takut brain injury. Kalau lama sgt sawan otak kurang oksigen bole jadi cacat/disturbed development. I dont know what happen then to this baby. I hope baby is well.

3. Bayi sulung pasangan ini baru berusia lima bulan, meninggal akibat tersedak susu

Baby 5months old datang unconscious. Team paramedic dah start cpr 10minit. History dari babysitter baby tersedak susu. Cpr 30minit. No sign of life. Annouced death. Anak sulung. Parents menangis teresak2.

4. Jantung dah berhenti berdegup, Allah datangkan balik dalam masa 10 saat sahaja

Pakcik datang nadi 28 je. Sikit lagi nadi nak kosong. Nadi kosong means no heart beat. Normal range 60-100. Bagi treatment tiba2 nadi hilang. Pacik unconscious. Start cpr. 10saat cpr tiba2 terkejot. Nadi dtg balik. Hebat Allah. Jantung da stop beating pun Dia boleh datangkan balik dalam 10saat je.

5. Pernah cuba untuk selamatkan pakcik berumur 60 tahun, rupanya dia cuba untuk bunuh diri

Pacik 60tahun unconscious. Cpr ongoing. Cubaan untuk intubate x3 fail. Langsung tak nampak ruang untuk masuk ETT(endotracheal tube). Baru perasan kesan jerut di leher. Rupa nye pacik jerut leher untuk bunuh diri.

6. Terjatuh motor, kepala terhantuk di atas jalan raya tanpa memakai helmet. 16 tahun, disahkan meninggal.

Adik 16tahun. Kawan bonceng motor. Adik terjatuh ke belakang kepala terhantuk jalan. Tak pakai helmet. Datang ke ED pupils dilated 4mm. Tanda dah ada brain injury yang agak serius. Ct brain memang ada intracranial bleed. Agak besar. Cerebral edema, otak nampak bengkak. Transfer ke hospital sg buloh untuk pembedahan otak emergency. Belum sempat ke ot adik pulseless (tiada bacaan nadi) di ED hosp sg buloh. Cpr 30mins. Asystole. Announced death.

"Solat jangan tinggal, aurat jaga, maafkan semua orang dan jangan panjangkan pergaduhan sesama sendiri. Buang ego..."

Kita ni muda2 terlalu nak enjoy. Konon hidup masih panjang. Padahal berapa ramai mati muda tanpa sebab. Dah mati its either 2 je tempat kita. Lepastu 24h kita sibuk dgn kerja la cari duit la famili la entertainment etcSo try to make 24h meaningful. Solat jgn tinggal aurat jaga maafkan semua org jgn panjang2kan gaduh buang ego . Benda ni semua no use. Menyusahkan kehidupan kita lepas mati je. Kalau 24h sibuk kerja niatkan kerja kita tu lillahitaala nak tolong org nak tolong famili or apa2 niat yg baik. Berapa ramai pergi balik kerja tanpa apa2 niat so kerja hanya dtgkan gaji takdtgkan pahala. Gaji habis kejap je. Pahala tu je yg kita bole buat bekalan.

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Ministry Of Health Declares 7 New COVID-19 Cases In Malaysia

The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that there are seven new cases of COVID-19 in Malaysia today, 3 March

In a tweet, MOH said the new cases bring the total number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients to 36."There are 14 cases being treated at Hospital Sungai Buloh and Hospital Kuala Lumpur while 22 have been discharged," MOH said.

Seven new cases of the #COVID19 in Malaysia, Mar 3,  bringing the total so far to 36 cases. Of 36 cases, 14 cases are being treated at Sg Buloh Hospital and Kuala Lumpur Hospital while 22 cases recovered well and discharged. All the patients are in stable condition.— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) March 3, 2020

However, all of the seven patients are in stable condition

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According to Malay Mail, the ministry will soon issue a full statement on the matter.The news portal noted that the influx of new cases came when the MOH almost cleared all COVID-19 cases in the country.The situation also worsened after Malaysia went through a week long political imbroglio.

As for the former minister and deputy minister who are suspected to be infected with the virus, they have tested negative

Left to right: Former Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof and his deputy minister, Datuk Dr Mohd Hatta Ramli.
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The Star named the two ministers as former Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof and his deputy minister, Datuk Dr Mohd Hatta Ramli.But an employee in UDA Holdings Bhd (UDA), a property under the ministry's purview, has tested positive for the coronavirus. He is currently quarantined in a government hospital.

Yesterday, Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said four Malaysians tested positive for the COVID-19:

                Nurse And Patient Of Private Hospital Are Among 4 New COVID-19 Cases In Malaysia

While the number of infected in Malaysia has increased to 29, the global toll has nearly exceeded 90,000.

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[VIDEO] Wanita Mengamuk, Jerit, Ludah Dan Baling Kon Bila Penguatkuasa Nak Tunda Kereta

Mungkin ada segelintir daripada kita sudah merasai pengalaman atau melihat sendiri situasi di mana sesebuah kereta ditarik oleh pihak penguatkuasa menggunakan trak tunda

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Kejadian kereta ditarik ini boleh berlaku disebabkan oleh beberapa perkara termasuklah kegagalan pemilik kereta meletakkan kereta di tempat yang tidak sepatutnya dan juga pelbagai kesalahan lain.Jika situasi itu berlaku, sudah tentu pemilik kereta terbabit akan merasa terkejut melihat kereta mereka ditarik, namun pada akhirnya mereka perlu merelakan perkara tersebut dan memberikan kerjasama kepada pihak berkaitan untuk menjalankan tugas.

Bagaimanapun lain pula yang berlaku kali ini apabila seorang wanita mengamuk di tepi jalan dipercayai selepas melihat kenderaannya mahu ditarik oleh anggota penguatkuasa

So after screaming & spitting at people, throwing things and attempting to assault, the tow truck fella let her off? Location: Sungai Buloh pic.twitter.com/M2tCUDIWtX— Kahöööna  (@Duurianne) February 6, 2020

Menerusi perkongsian video yang dibuat oleh pengguna Twitter @Duurianne ini, kelihatan wanita terbabit mengamuk dengan bertindak menjerit di tempat awam selepas keretanya dipercayai cuba ditarik oleh penguatkuasa yang sedang menjalankan tugas.Bukan itu sahaja, video berdurasi 2:19 saat itu juga menunjukkan wanita yang mengenakan tudung berwarna merah jambu itu mengasari beberapa orang lelaki tersebut selain turut membaling kon penghadang jalan terhadap individu yang berada di situ.Seolah-olah tidak mempedulikan persepsi orang awam yang berada di kawasan sekitar, wanita itu malah bertindak melampau apabila dia kemudiannya meludah salah seorang penguatkuasa terbabit.

Video kejadian yang dipercayai berlaku di Sungai Buloh itu telah menjadi tular dan mendapat perhatian netizen di media sosial

Sejak ia dikongsikan, video itu telah mendapat lebih daripada 7k RTs dan 5k tanda suka.Bagaimanapun, ramai dalam kalangan netizen yang menonton video itu meluahkan rasa kagum terhadap penguatkuasa itu yang dilihat begitu sabar dan tenang berdepan dengan wanita berkenaan.

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Namun ada juga dalam kalangan netizen yang tidak berpuas hati apabila tiada mana-mana individu di sekitar kawasan itu cuba membantu lelaki tersebut ketika dia sedang diserang wanita berkenaan.Menyifatkan ia sebagai double-standard, rata-rata netizen sebenarnya berharap agar lelaki itu dibantu oleh orang awam, sama seperti jika kejadian itu berlaku kepada wanita.

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Sebenarnya memang agak memalukan kalau kita buat perlakuan seperti ini khususnya di tempat awam. Sepatutnya, gunakanlah budi bicara yang lebih baik untuk selesaikan masalah.


Najib Urges US Investors To Ignore The "Noise" Related To 1MDB

On the morning of 30 September, PM Najib, who is in the US for United Nations General Debate, held a breakfast meeting with several American fund managers in New York.
There he urged them to ignore the "noise" back in Malaysia related to 1MDB, telling them to instead focus on the "real" fundamentals of a resilient economy despite the current economic volatility.

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He later sat through a lunch with US business leaders, highlighting Malaysia’s positive competitive index as affirmed by leading ratings agencies such as Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch as well as Bloomberg declaring Malaysia as the world’s fifth most promising emerging market.

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"The government is here to stay"

“I am not in a hurry to go back home for fear of losing my job or something like that,” he said, adding that the government would serve its five-year mandate before the next general election.

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Speaking on 1MDB, he said the company was expected to announce "in the coming days" a further reduction of its total debt by about RM16 billion.
Najib added that he had given his undertaking that the government would need 6 months until the end of the year to reduce the debt and turn around the company.

"Bank Negara has come up to say there is no systemic risk related to 1MDB. We have more assets than liabilities," he said.

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On the proposed sale of Edra Global Enegry Bhd, Najib said there were already attractive offers for the power generation arm of 1MDB.“So I am quite confident by the end of the year, we will be able to show that 1MDB is basically a corporation that is able to go through the process of rationalisation with a massive reduction in debts.”

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Saying that the business model of 1MDB was based on the concept of "fast IPO" and not using a lot of government funds, Najib added that the indicators were good for the Malaysian economy but "the noise level may not be all that positive about Malaysia"

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On the Bersih 4.0 demonstration and the subsequent anti-Bersih protests in KL recently, Najib said despite the two rallies, there is political stability in Malaysia.
He also said the demonstrations were managed well by the police, who did not have to resort to the use of force. "They ended up on a good note," he said.

“Being a mature democracy, we have to allow a little bit of divergence of views. People made their protests but at the end of the day, we hope the like-minded and rational people will prevail. The next election is not due until 2018. (Till then) we will continue our agenda for the country.”

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The Prime Minister said the government would continue to make tough, even unpopular decisions, for the benefit of the people

He said it was fortunate that the government had introduced the GST and the rationalisation of petrol subsidy as part of its fiscal consolidation measures to sustain growth."Nobody expected the price of petrol to take such a sharp drop, and that has affected our income from Petronas dividends and petroleum income tax."With the GST, the government therefore is able to implement its (development) programmes and operating expenditure," he said, adding the GST would enable the country to recoup some of the sharp reduction in revenue.

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PM Najib said he will be announcing the details relating to revenues from the GST when he tables the Budget 2016 on 23 October

"In the political world, you have to take some tough decisions, but if it is the right decision in the long and medium term, people will perceive that it is the right move.”Najib also reassured investors that the government would not impose capital controls but would continue to make adjustments to the operating expenditure to make it more prudent and market-friendly.However, the prime minister said, there would not be any scaling down of major infrastructure projects particularly the MRT semi-underground system, Pan Borneo Highway, Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development (RAPID) in Pengerang and the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Train.

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[PHOTOS] If You're A Yasmin Ahmad Fan, You Might Want To Head Over To Ipoh Soon

It has been five years since the passing of Yasmin Ahmad, but her spirit and legacy lives on in the heartwarming films and TV commercials she has made in her lifetime

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Her television commercials and films are well known in Malaysia for their humour, heart and love that crosses cross-cultural barriers, in particular her ads for Petronas, the national oil and gas company. Her works have won multiple awards both within Malaysia and internationally.

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Some of Yasmin's work include the award-winning films Sepet and Gubra, as well as a series of TV ads made for Petronas in conjunction with Malaysian festivals and National Day, particularly the ever-popular Tan Hong Ming In Love

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Welcoming its first visitors on 18 October this year, a commemorative museum has been established in celebration of the legendary director's works and legacy in the Yasmin At Kong Heng space in Ipoh, Perak

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In an effort to keep legendary film director Yasmin Ahmad’s legacy alive and to inspire a new generation of local film directors, a group of friends and fans of Yasmin took on the idea of her mother, Hajjah Inom Binti Yon, to establish a gallery to celebrate Yasmin’s work and life.

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With “Yasmin at Kong Heng”, Mak Inom hopes that multi-talented Yasmin’s knowledge in film, art, advertising, poetry, photography and her deeply insightful way of thinking would be passed on and continue to inspire new good works of love and kindness.

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Ipoh was chosen to site the museum because Yasmin held a great love for the city and its people. Many of her films have also been shot in the city, including Sepet, Gubra, Muallaf and the Chinese New Year ad, One More Day

Organising committee chairman David Lok said, "Many, we feel, will be inspired by Yasmin’s films and memorabilia, which in turn will help grow Yasmin’s legacy of love and understanding that transcends religious and racial differences."

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Lok showing some of the exhibits at the space.
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Yasmin At Kong Heng intends to let visitors see life through Yasmin's eyes with ever-evolving content, featuring Yasmin's photography and filmography as well as creations devoted to her by other artists

The photographs of the current exhibition are by Stanley Wong from Hong Kong, who is famously known as anothermountainman. Fans of Yasmin would be glad to know that this is going to be an ever evolving gallery, as funds come in to curate more exhibits from her rich trove of print ads, radio commercials and poetry.

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At the same time, different films and advertisements created by Yasmin will be screened alongside Wong’s exhibits to keep the exhibition interesting and fresh.

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The museum is also planning to create an augmented reality series incorporating the city's landmarks where Yasmin shot her films

Besides the space itself, there are also ongoing plans to create an ‘Augmented Reality’ series for the museum, using the city’s landmarks where Yasmin shot her movies — such as the state mosque, the Ipoh railway station, the Datuk Sagor food court and SMK St Michael’s Institution — featured in films like Muallaf (2008) and Talentime (2009). All the landmarks are near the museum.

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Also, if you happen to be in Ipoh on 15 November 2014, do stop by at the museum for the Yasmin Museum Festival for an exciting day of live music, poetry readings and more!

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The Yasmin At Kong Heng space is located at 89-91, Old Block Apartments on Jalan Sultan Yussuf, 30000 Ipoh, Perak and is currently only open on weekends from 10am to 6pm

Admission for children under 12 is free, while entry for adults is subject to a minimum donation of RM3 for maintenance costs.

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Budak-Budak Ucap Terima Kasih, Pemandu Bas Sekolah Ini Terharu & Rasa Kerja Dihargai

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Pekerjaan sebagai pemandu bas sekolah mungkin nampak senang di mata orang lain

Iyalah, tugas mereka hanya menjemput dan menghantar budak-budak ke sekolah. tetapi, mereka juga memegang tanggungjawab yang besar ke atas nyawa setiap penumpang. Jika berlaku sebarang kemalangan, merekalah orang yang perlu menjawab segala persoalan daripada para ibu bapa.Namun, pemandu bas juga adalah manusia biasa yang mempunyai rasa penat dan ingin kerja mereka dihargai.Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video memaparkan budak-budak sekolah mengucapkan terima kasih kepada pemandu bas telah mendapat perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

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Tersenyum bila dapat ucapan terima kasih tak henti-henti

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @rosdi7303, kelihatan lelaki itu baru saja menurunkan sekumpulan budak sekolah di sebuah destinasi.Apa yang membuatkannya berasa gembira dan terharu adalah apabila budak-budak itu mula mengucapkan terima kasih kepada si pemandu apabila mereka sedang turun daripada bas tersebut.Situasi itu ternyata berjaya mencuri tumpuan ramai gara-gara sikap prihatin dan tahu menghargai yang ditunjukkan oleh budak-budak sekolah berkenaan.

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"Kalau macam ni selalu, kita jadi driver pun jadi senang hati dan seronok. Perkataan 'terima kasih' tu sangat bermakna sebenarnya" - Warganet

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video tersebut telah meraih 1.9M tontonan, 39.8K tanda suka serta 797 perkongsian di laman TikTok.Tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata warganet turut kagum dengan sikap baik hati budak-budak sekolah itu.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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How To Tell If The Meat You're Buying Is Actually Fresh

Whether you're making daging masak kicap or a ribeye steak, here's what you need for a truly satisfying meal:

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How can you tell if the meat you're getting is actually fresh? Use this checklist the next time you're out shopping:

1. See if the meats are butchered well

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Buy your supply from a skilled butcher. Chances are, the selection will be fresher and of much higher quality than places with poorly-butchered pieces. If you're seeing clean, smooth cuts that are roughly the same size and thickness, that's a sign that they have been well-butchered. If you're seeing hacked pieces with jagged edges, keep walking.

2. Take note of the colour

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Keep a look out for meat with a rich red colour. If you're seeing dull brown pieces, chances are they've been sitting around for a while. Also, when you're looking at the colour, pick the ones where the colour is uniform across the piece of meat. If you're seeing some discoloured spots, it could also indicate that it's no longer fresh - or it's been handled poorly.

3. Test the firmness

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Fresh meat will spring back when pressed with your finger. Meat tends to lose its firmness the longer it's been left out. So if your finger leaves an indentation, it's not the best pick for your grocery haul.Also, take a look at the fibres of the meat. Pick those with muscle fibres that appear tight and even. The meat is likely of questionable quality if you're seeing loose, uneven or broken fibres.

4. Sniff out any unusual odour

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While fresh lamb may have more of a gamey scent, fresh beef is generally odourless. Take a whiff and if it smells off, don't buy it.

It's also generally a good idea to avoid buying ready-packed minced meat

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The thing about minced meat is that you wouldn't know how long it's been there and which parts of the animal were used. A better idea would be to pick a fresh piece of meat and ask the butcher to mince it for you.

Now that you've got the best pick, make sure you store them right to retain their freshness

Air is the enemy! Whether you're planning to use the meats the next day or the next month, keep them tightly sealed all the way. Here's how to do it:

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			1. Place the meat in a ziploc bag. 2. Zip it halfway and squeeze out as much air possible from the bag. 3. Zip the rest of the way, and place it in another ziploc bag. Squeeze out as much air as you can for the second bag as well.

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If you're planning on cooking them within the next 3 days, you can keep the sealed packs in the fridge section. To be safe, do a quick smell check again before you cook it. Otherwise, store the meats in the freezer. They'll keep for up to 3 months.

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Finance Minister Blasts Telcos For Deducting 6% SST On Prepaid Cards

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng has come down hard on telecommunication companies for making "lives difficult" of ordinary Malaysians by deducting 6% SST on mobile prepaid cards

According to Lim Guan Eng, mobile prepaid reload cards are not subjected to the sales and service tax (SST), which came into force on Saturday, 1 September.He said that his ministry will be meeting with telcos to sort the matter out.Malaysians have been getting slightly less credit for all reloads or top-ups since yesterday. For example, an RM10 top-up only gave them RM9.43 of credit. Following which, consumers complained that credit value was being deducted.

He said telcos must ensure that customers were given the full amount when they topped-up their mobile prepaid phones, adding that the 6% SST should not be passed on to customers

"We have issued a directive and we want all telecommunication companies to abide by it. The six per cent SST should not be passed on to customers," he was quoted as saying by NST Online in a report published on 1 September.

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The Finance Minister reiterated it today, adding that what the telcos have been saying that prepaid cards are subjected to SST is wrong

"There is no need for double tax cuts. If you use prepaid, you pay RM10 and you get back RM10. There is no such thing as (SST) deductions."Why are they (telcos) going to make lives difficult?"Do they have no other work to do? We are meeting the telco companies. This one is no problem. Prepaid cards are the same (no SST)," Malaysiakini quoted him as saying.

Meanwhile, telcos have tried to cushion the blow by offering consumers extra freebies in the form of free minutes and free data

Hotlink is giving free minutes depending on your top up amount.Digi is giving free data, which is only valid for one day.Xpax is also giving free voice calls, which is valid for only 24 hours.U Mobile is giving 10% extra credit for U Mobile to U Mobile calls and it is valid for a day.You can check out the full list of freebies here.

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16-Year-Old Dies During A 'Haunted House' Experience At A Famous Resort In Bentong

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A 16-year-old Malaysian died from a heart attack after entering a 'haunted house' attraction in Pahang last Wednesday, 1 December

According to Kosmo, the teen went to a resort in Bentong with his family for a holiday.It is understood that the teen suddenly fell and lost consciousness due to shock while he was in the 'haunted house' experience at the resort.

A screenshot of a video showing the inside of the 'haunted house' experience.
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The incident was captured in an almost three-minute long video, which has gone viral on Facebook

The video begins with individuals — believed to be the teen's family members — checking on him while he is lying on the ground.After realising something is amiss, they carry him out of the haunted house to an open space."Tolong, tolong, ada orang pengsan (Help, help, someone has fainted)," a woman's voice can be heard shouting in the video.A man can be seen checking the teen's pulse once they exit the 'haunted house'.

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Bentong police chief Supt Zaiham Mohd Kahar said the case has been classified as sudden death and the victim's body has been sent to his residence in Melaka

Based on the autopsy, Zaiham said that the teen experienced complications involving a hole in his heart, reported Utusan Malaysia.

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A spokesperson from a funeral van service said that the victim's father had requested them to help bring the victim's body back to Melaka for burial at Tanah Perkuburan Islam Bukit Baru, reported Kosmo.


PROTON Lancarkan Aplikasi Baru 'MyProton'. Ini 8 Kemudahan Yang Anda Boleh Dapat

Hidup di dalam zaman serba moden dan canggih pastinya memudahkan kita untuk melakukan sesuatu perkara tanpa memerlukan masa yang lama

Seperti baru-baru ini, PROTON Holdings Bhd memperkenalkan aplikasi mudah alih baru, MyProton yang bertujuan memberi kemudahan kepada semua pengguna kereta nasional itu.Ia boleh didapatkan melalui telefon pintar anda menerusi Google Play Store dan Apple App Store.

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Ketua Pegawai Eksekutifnya, Datuk Ahmad Fuaad Kenali, berkata PROTON menyediakan akses kemudahan untuk pelanggan bagi mendapatkan maklumat di hujung jari seiring dengan keperluan pelanggan yang semakin moden

"Kami memahami bahawa dalam persekitaran yang pesat dan maju, cara terbaik untuk mencapai dan memaklumkan pelanggan adalah melalui aplikasi mudah alih ini. Ini menjadikan perhubungan kepada pelanggan lebih cekap dan berkesan," katanya dalam satu kenyataan.

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Menurutnya, aplikasi MyProton ini selari dengan gaya hidup orang ramai masa kini yang mana bergantung kepada telefon pintar dalam pelbagai situasi seperti membuat temu janji, mendapatkan maklumat, dan untuk membeli produk serta mendapatkan perkhidmatan.

Tambahnya lagi dengan aplikasi MyProton, pelanggan boleh menggunakan telefon pintar mereka untuk membuat temu janji menyelenggara dan memandu uji kereta Proton

Dalam fasa perkembangan seterusnya, MyProton menyediakan akses kemudahan bagi pelanggan untuk menyemak status tempahan kereta, rekod penyelenggaraan, peringatan untuk menyelenggara kereta dan banyak lagi.

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8 kemudahan yang disediakan melalui aplikasi MyProton:

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1. Temu janji untuk memandu uji kereta Proton

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Temu janji pandu uji kereta PROTON tidak memerlukan masa yang lama. Lengkapkan maklumat yang dikehendaki seperti di atas dan klik pada 'Book Test Drive'. Anda akan menerima maklumat dan butiran lanjut kemudiannya nanti.

2. Temu janji bagi servis atau penyelenggaraan kereta

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Untuk pilihan ini, anda perlu mengisi semua maklumat yang dikehendaki kemudian klik pada 'Book Service'. Anda akan menerima maklumat dan butiran lanjut kemudiannya nanti.

3. Sambungan ke panggilan Mobile Assist untuk bantuan:

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Pilihan ini memudahkan anda untuk menghubungi terus hotline PROTON. Klik saja pada pilihan 'Mobile Assist' dan paparan seperti di atas akan mucul di skrin telefon mudah alih anda.

4. Maklumat mengenai semua model Proton

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Klik sahaja pada mana-mana model kereta PROTON yang anda ingini. Segala maklumat terkandung di dalamnya.

5. Maklumat terkini mengenai promosi dan acara semasa

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Segala maklumat mengenai events dan promotions ada di sini. Klik saja pada pilihan 'Promo & Events'.

6. Lokasi jualan PROTON dan pusat-pusat perkhidmatan

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Melalui pilihan ini, anda akan dihubungkan terus dengan Google Maps yang mana memberikan direct location PROTON yang anda mahukan. Terdapat 4 jenis lokasi PROTON iaitu showroom, service, body & paint, dan stokis.

7. Sambungan ke saluran media sosial PROTON

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Sambungan terus kepada media-media di atas pada pilihan 'Connect'

8. Kalkulator pengiraan pinjaman

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Melalui pilihan ini, anda boleh mengira sendiri monthly installment dengan mengisi semua maklumat yang diperlukan. Bagaimanapun ini sekadar perkiraan kasar. Bantuan wakil PROTON adalah amat-amat digalakkan.

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This Colonial-Style Resort In Langkawi Has Villas With Private Pools & Direct Beach Access

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Looking for somewhere to go for a restful year-end staycation, to leave your hectic daily life behind and unwind?
Check out The Danna Langkawi Resort & Beach Villas, a gorgeous 5-star luxury beach resort that'll have you relaxing in style.

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Strategically located in Telaga Harbour Park, the resort is about 15 minutes away from Langkawi International Airport and 25 minutes away from the iconic Pantai Cenang.Drawing design inspiration from colonial-Mediterranean elements, The Danna Langkawi Resort & Beach Villas is decked out in calm, neutral tones, complete with contemporary touches and carefully preserved green spaces.The resort is home to exclusively designed villas, colonial oceanfront rooms, intimate seaside dining, a soothing spa nestled in a lush tropical enclave, and sandy beaches overlooking the Andaman Sea. It's the perfect place to leave the hustle and bustle behind, and indulge in a tranquil, luxury getaway.

A highlight of The Danna Langkawi Resort & Beach Villas is their luxe beachfront villas, each with a private pool and direct access to the beach

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These are the largest private pool villas in Langkawi, and each one comes with direct access to the beach, lavish Salvatore Ferragamo bath amenities, its own private infinity pool, sun loungers, a private spa treatment area, a living room, and a dining lounge, giving you a truly incredible home-away-from-home experience.Perched along the pristine and secluded beachfront of Pantai Kok, the villas also offer breathtaking sunset views.

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When it comes to food, you won't even have to leave the resort to seek out yummy eats, as there are tonnes of amazing dining options available

Take your pick from options like intimate in-villa floating breakfast, private in-villa BBQ dinner, romantic beach dinner, and decadent in-villa afternoon tea.

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Here's a sneak peek at the various restaurants at the resort:- Straits & Co: Enjoy the perfect blend of Peranakan cuisine- The Deck: Snack on light bites and crafted beverages while looking at prime views of the ocean as the sun goes down- Planter's: An all-day dining restaurant that serves a wide variety of European and Asian flavours, with a delicious daily bubbly breakfast spread and scrumptious dinner prepared with the freshest ingredients- Terrace: Featuring an open show kitchen concept, you can savour an authentic Italian feast, whipped up by talented Italian Executive Chef, Giuliano Berta

Recently, The Danna Langkawi Resort & Beach Villas cemented their position as a distinctively bespoke luxury resort by becoming part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH)

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SLH is a community of independently-minded travellers and independently-spirited hotels. To date, it has personally visited, vetted, and verified over 520 hotels in more than 90 countries.Other local hotels that have made SLH's cut include The Pangkor Laut Resort in Lumut and The Majestic Malacca in Melaka.Through this strategic partnership, The Danna Langkawi Resort & Beach Villas will now have access to the SLH's global reservation platform, as well as the brand's comprehensive sales, marketing, and distribution services, reaching travellers from all corners of the world.

As a result of this partnership, you can now enjoy premium privileges for your stay at The Danna Langkawi Resort & Beach Villas, such as discounts and exclusive perks

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By signing up for free and booking your stay directly on their website, you'll get:- Instant savings of up to 15% off on their fully flexible rate- RM100 daily credit for food and beverage + spa- Complimentary return airport transferAnd for stays from now until 20 December, you'll get the resort's all-new signature Danna Fragrance as a gift when you leave.

For reservations or enquiries, please call +604-9593288 or email [email protected]
Alternatively, you can book directly via their website.

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30-Month-Old Girl Drowns During Banana Boat Ride In Port Dickson

Banana Boat Operators Continue To Perform The Dangerous Stunt That Allegedly Killed A 30-Month-Old Girl On Sunday

Banana boat operators here are still engaging in a dangerous stunt where they “dump” their passengers into the sea at the end of their rides despite the death of a 30-month-old girl from a similar incident on Sunday.

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Checks by The Star along popular beach stretches here showed that banana boat operators were still at it despite an order prohibiting them from endangering passengers.

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Several holidaymakers here said the banana boat operators had been engaging in such stunts for years.

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Tun Hairuddin said government agencies such as the Marine Department and the Port Dickson Municipal Council (MPPD) were responsible in enforcing regulations pertaining to beach watersport activities.

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The dangerous stunt performed by banana boat operators.
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30-Month-Old Girl Nur Hanna Humairah Mohd Hafrisham Passed Away On Sunday After Joining A Banana Boat Ride In Port Dickson

A beach watersport operator’s idea of “fun” led to the death of a 30-month-old girl who was flung into the sea during a “banana boat” ride.

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The Girl And Her Family Was Having A Picnic At Port Dickson On Sunday Afternoon (8 Dec 2013)

His family, who live in Pasir Panjang near here, came for a picnic at the popular beach here on Sunday afternoon with their three children.

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Nur Hanna Pleaded Her Father To Take Her On The Banana Boat Ride. They Joined Seven Others On The Ride At About 6.30pm.

The toddler, Nur Hannan Humairah Mohd Hafrisham, then began pleading with her father to take her on a banana boat ride.
The father, who works at a bank in Kuala Lumpur, finally gave in and took the girl and seven others for the ride.

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“The child pestered her father to take her on the banana boat ride and they joined seven others for the ride at about 6.30pm, while the mother and the two other children stayed on the beach.

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Her Father, 29-Year-Old Mohd Hafrisham Ismail Told The Boat Operator Not To Go Too Fast

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"Difahamkan bapa mangsa telah meminta pemandu bot memandu dengan perlahan kerana dia membawa anak kecil tetapi pemandu itu enggan berbuat demikian menyebabkan mangsa terlepas daripada pelukan bapanya.

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However, The Boat Operator Allegedly Performed A Stunt That Caused Everyone, Including The Little Girl, To Be Flung Into The Sea

However, as the banana boat was returning back to the beach, the operator is said to have performed a stunt – purportedly to add some excitement at the end of the ride – which caused all on board to be flung into the sea.

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Nur Hanna Swallowed A Large Amount Of Water. She Was Unconscious When Holidaymakers Carried Her To Shore And Gave Her CPR.

"Mangsa sempat diberi bantuan pernafasan sebelum dikejarkan ke Hospital Port Dickson," katanya di sini semalam.

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Frantic holidaymakers helped Mohd Hafrisham carry his daughter to the beach, where the unconscious Nur Hannan was given mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

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She Regained Consciousness Within Seconds, But Her Conditions Deteriorated. Nur Hanna Passed Away On 11.40pm Due To Internal Injuries.

The young victim, who had swallowed a large amount of water, regained consciousness within seconds and was rushed to the Port Dickson Hospital here at about 7pm.

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However, doctors there decided to move her to the Tuanku Ja’far Hospital in Seremban when her condition deteriorated at around 11.40pm. She died due to internal injuries just before midnight.

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How Technology Has Made World Domination AND Flirting Easier

Let's take a moment to flash back to the olden days (say early 90s) and think about how you shopped, flirted and planned for world domination

Not a computer in sight, right?
Below Doghouse Diaries lays out all the tasks that have changed because of computers and the Internet.

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Shopping in PAST vs PRESENT

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Learning in PAST vs PRESENT

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Flirting in PAST vs PRESENT

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Robbing a Bank in PAST vs PRESENT

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Taking over the world in PAST vs PRESENT

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Painting a masterpiece in PAST vs PRESENT

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[VIDEO] Enjin Tak Tutup Masa Isi Minyak, Kereta Bergerak Sampai Terlanggar Kereta Sebelah

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

Mengisi minyak kereta merupakan rutin kepada setiap pemandu

Namun, ada beberapa peraturan yang perlu dipatuhi apabila berada di stesen minyak. Antaranya mematikan enjin kereta, tidak menggunakan telefon bimbit dan dilarang untuk merokok.Baru-baru ini, sebuah insiden tular di TikTok yang melibatkan pelanggaran kereta di stesen minyak telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @hafizahaabuhassan   DJ COMANDO MAPOPO MBONA WAMESHA SYALALA VIRAL TIKTOK - DJ REVO REMIX

Kemungkinan punca tak tutup enjin dan silap masuk gear

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan sebuah kereta bergerak sendiri semasa tengah mengisi minyak. Kejadian itu sempat terakam di CCTV. Punca kereta tersebut bergerak sendiri kemungkinan disebabkan enjin tidak dimatikan. Keduanya, mungkin ada juga orang yang berada di dalam kereta yang silap masuk gear. Lebih malang lagi, kereta itu bergerak sehingga melanggar kereta sebelahnya.

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"Tengah isi minyak tu, adui. Bahaya betul, ke dia lupa yang dia isi minyak" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 1.8M tontonan, 16K tanda suka dan 1K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi masing-masing. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Bahaya betul, jangan lupa matikan enjin sebelum isi minyak!

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This 84-Year-Old Won The Nobel Prize For Medicine Without A Medical Degree!

This is Tu Youyou, an 84-year-old who just became the first Chinese woman to win a Nobel Prize for discovering artemisinin, a drug that has saved millions of lives from malaria and has become the mainstay of fighting the mosquito-borne diseases in the world today

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While she won the Nobel Prize for medicine, what's surprising is that Tu doesn't have a PhD or, for that matter, a medical degree!

Tu Youyou attended a pharmacology school in Beijing. Shortly after, she became a researcher at the Academy of Chinese Traditional Medicine.In China, she is being called the "three noes" winner: no medical degree, no doctorate, and she's never worked overseas.She started her malaria research after she was recruited to a top-secret government unit known as "Mission 523". In 1967, Communist leader Mao Zedong decided there was an urgent national need to find a cure for malaria.At the time, malaria spread by mosquitoes was decimating Chinese soldiers fighting Americans in the jungles of northern Vietnam. A secret research unit was formed to find a cure for the illness.

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Tu in her younger days worked with Chinese professor Lou Zhicen and studied traditional Chinese medicine.
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She scoured ancient texts and folk manuals and traveled to remote parts of China for clues, ultimately collecting 2,000 potential remedies and whittled these down to 380 and tested them on mice

One of the compounds tested reduced the number of malaria parasites in the rodents' blood. Derived from sweet wormwood, its use as a treatment for malaria was first recorded in 1600 years ago in China, when a manual recommended drinking juice extracted from the plant.Her discovery resulted in the drug artemisinin -- humankind's best defense against the mosquito-borne disease, which kills 450,000 people each year.On Monday, she was one of a trio of scientists awarded the Nobel Prize for medicine.

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She first tested her medicine on herself to ensure it was safe

After the drug showed promising results in mice and monkeys, Tu Youyou volunteered to be the first human recipient of the new drug."As the head of the research group, I had the responsibility," she explained to the Chinese media. Shortly after, clinical trials began using Chinese labourers.

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Tu was awarded the prize for discovering artemisinin, a drug that has helped significantly reduce the mortality rates of malaria patients.
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Tu, however, says she was "not really surprised" to be recognised

“We carried out this research over a number of decades, so to win this award was not a surprise,” the 84-year-old told the Qianjiang Evening News from her home in Zhejiang.“I was a little bit surprised, but not really,” she said of the moment she learnt of the award as she watched television.“It’s because (this prize) is not an honour just for me, but an honour for all Chinese scientists.”

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She described artemisinin as a true gift from old Chinese medicine

Today, Tu suffers from diabetes and ailing health, and the attention she has received since the announcement of her Nobel Prize has left her “very tired”, says her husband Li Tingzhao.“She doesn’t go out often” and was not thinking about holding a press conference, Li says.

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Professor Tu Youyou working with a colleague in a lab in China.
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Tu won the award jointly with Japan's Satoshi Omura...

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...and Irish-born professor William C Campbell

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Tsutaya Books Shares That They Are Wrapping Their Books As People Have Been Damaging Them

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Japan's largest bookstore chain, Tsutaya Books, made a splash last year when they opened their first outlet in Malaysia at Pavilion Bukit Jalil

Pristine and visually appealing, Tsutaya's interior design immediately jumped off their shelves and piqued our interests since their grand reveal last July. With a goal and philosophy to cultivate culture and lifestyle, the chain has prided itself on being more than a bookstore, but a space to discover, explore, and cultivate creative pursuits. As an oasis for bookworms, the single-storey bookstore that takes up 31,000 sq ft is filled with books from over 12 different genres and multiple other sub-groupings including languages such as English, Simplified Chinese, Malay, and Japanese.Unfortunately for the chain, all good things can't seem to last when it comes to individuals who may not value the worth of books like others.

The exterior of Tsutaya Books in Pavilion Bukit Jalil.
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In a Facebook post on the bookstore's official page, Tsutaya revealed that they will no longer be leaving their books unwrapped and unsealed

Expressing their joy in having opened their doors last July, the post began by the chain mentioning how excited they were to welcome people into the world of books, stationery, and wonder."If you've had the lovely opportunity to visit a Tsutaya Books in Japan, though each store's design is unique, you would have observed that books are unwrapped and nestled on shelves waiting to be flipped through, purchased, and brought to their new homes," the Facebook post read.Intending to bring this vision to Malaysia, Tsutaya continued the post by saying how excited the brand was to open its first store in Southeast Asia. However, the store went on to point out that, over the course of time, more and more books have been wrapped with clear film."As book lovers, it really saddens us to do this but we have had no choice. Through the months, our staff have put aside mountains of books that have been damaged, intentionally — with pages ripped, covers torn, children's pop-up books that no longer "pop-up". It's both sad and disappointing," continued the post.

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"We would love nothing more than to go back to how it was when we first opened — shelves lined neatly with books as they are"

While the brand did express their disappointment towards having to take this action, they are hopeful to restore the tradition Tsutaya Books has long held close to them — with the help of visitors to their bookstore. However, the brand also stipulated that should patrons want to view wrapped books, they may do so by asking their sales associates to assist them in the process of opening those sealed items."Though we are not a library, our societal role as a bookstore is to encourage reading and promote literacy. For now, should you wish to flip through a book that's been sealed, please do ask any of our sales associates to assist you — they'd be happy to do so. Do handle books with care."With your help, we do hope to free our books of being imprisoned in plastic (cringe) wrapping. Not just at our bookstore, but at all bookstores — and libraries too, for that matter," read the post.

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Sending a message to the public in hopes for their bookstore to move forward in conjunction with the brand's vision, the chain had this to say:

			For those with itchy hands who can’t see nice, brand new things, please stop defacing what does not belong to you. It’s simply unkind.
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Receiving more than 1,000 likes on their post, many Malaysians shared their opinions on Tsutaya's decision to wrap their books

An overwhelming amount of commenters expressed their disappointment towards fellow Malaysians, saying that such actions are the cause of why we may not get to experience nice things."As a book lover myself, it is disappointing to see irresponsible people destroying books in bookstores," wrote one commenter, while another apologised for Malaysians having "low civic mindedness".

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International commenters also left their thoughts in the comments section, with one user who had paid a visit to Tsutaya's store in Japan, comparing how the books are cared for in each store."I have visited your stores in Japan and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, so it's saddening to see the books being defaced in my own country. Guess we still have much to learn and to progress as a society," he wrote.Another Facebook user, who claimed to be living in Australia, stated that wrapping books is considered foreign in their country."No one damages the books... this is insane," they wrote.

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Nevertheless, some of the most fruitful comments of the bunch came from users who thanked Tsutaya for bringing this issue to light, saying that it's hard to imagine why people would intentionally damage beautiful books."We parents should educate the next generation to respect the books and appreciate a good bookstore before they all disappear from this country," penned another user, who emphasised on the importance of taking care of books.

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Check out the full Facebook post below:

Unfortunately, this isn't the first time Malaysians have messed up a perfectly fine bookstore:

                People Are Already Making A Mess At The Newly Opened 24-Hour Bookstore In Cyberjaya

Guys, we can do better than this.

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For those who may not have been familiar with Tsutaya, here's how the interior looked when we went for their grand opening:

                Here's A Look Inside Japan's Largest Bookstore Chain That Just Opened In Malaysia

With 12 different categories of books spanning over 31,000 sq ft, they even have an indoor cafe for you to read these...

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This One-Stop Portal Conveniently Compiles Everything You Need To Know About GE15

Following the dissolving of parliament on 10 October, the 15th Malaysian General Election (GE15) will be held on 19 November

In this election, we will see 222 parliamentary seats being contested. Additionally, 117 state seats will be contested in Pahang, Perak, Perlis, and Sabah, as these states have dissolved their state assemblies and therefore will be holding state elections concurrently.Here are the important dates to take note of for GE15:- 05 November: Nomination Day- 15 November: Early Voting Day- 19 November: Voting Day

If you wanna keep an eye out for all the GE15-related updates, information, and latest developments, you can check out the myundi portal

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Launched by REV Media Group during the 2018 general election, this one-stop election conveniently compiles everything you need to know about the election — current news, the latest information related to the election, overall election results, and more.The all-in-one digital platform also provides interactive engagement with accurate election statistics.Accessible live 24 hours a day, you can take full advantage of myundi for news, videos, interactive infographics, and more election-related information. Particularly, you can count on it for speedy nomination updates on 5 November, as well as fast election results on the night of 19 November.

This year, myundi has added a brand new feature called Suara Kita, which gives all Malaysians a chance to voice their opinions and ideas regarding the election

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"Suara Kita is a space for all citizens to share their dreams and aspirations regarding a new Malaysia and the future new government," said Nicholas Sagau, Chief Operating Officer, REV Media Group.All you have to do is go to the Suara Kita section on the myundi portal and answer a few simple questions. Then, you'll be able to write your ideas for the future of Malaysia and share them on social media.

The myundi portal can be accessed via computers, smartphones, and tablets across the world. Stay tuned to it for all the latest GE15 news and updates!

Read more #GE15 news on SAYS:

                #GE15: Malaysians Share Which Politicians They Respect The Most And Why

A survey run by SAYS revealed that many respondents support politicians but not necessarily the party.

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                #GE15: The PH Candidates We Know So Far & The Parliamentary Seats They're Contesting

The coalition has yet to fully announce its candidates for the upcoming elections.

Read the full story

                #GE15: Here's The Full List Of BN Candidates & The Parliamentary Seats They Are Contesting

The coalition will be contesting 161 parliamentary seats in the upcoming elections.

Read the full story

                #GE15: Here's The Full List Of PN Candidates & The Parliamentary Seats They Are Contesting

The coalition will be contesting 169 parliamentary seats in the upcoming elections.

Read the full story

                #GE15: Here Are 5 Key Players To Look Out For In This Coming Election

Will a new generation of politicians breathe new life into the Malaysian political landscape?

Read the full story

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Take a look at all our Spotlight stories to date here.


The FlexiParking App And 6 Other Services That You Should Use As A Selangor Resident

1. Online payments

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Many local councils in Selangor are offering e-services so that residents have the flexibility to easily perform transactions through their online system.For example, residents in Subang Jaya can review and pay assessment tax and settle their compounds on Subang Jaya Municipal Council's (MPSJ) website while those residing in Petaling Jaya can do so on the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) website. It's not just the municipal councils, as even the district councils such as Hulu Selangor District Council (MDHS) and Kuala Selangor District Council (MDKS) also offer e-services instead of having the public visit their offices and pay over the counter.

2. Parking

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The public can download and use the FlexiParking app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to reduce the hassle of searching for coins or buying coupons to pay for street parking in Ampang Jaya, Shah Alam, Sepang, Selayang, and Kajang area.Users can purchase credit or even a monthly pass, and make the payment anywhere directly from their smartphone. The app can also be used to settle compounds.

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3. Pothole fixing

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If you spot a pothole in Selangor, make a report using Waze, then the local council involved will have to get the potholes patched within five days. The initiative in collaboration with Waze and the Selangor state government involves all of the 12 state local authorities.

4. Community buses

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For the last few years, residents in the PJ area have been enjoying PJ City Bus services for free. Launched in May 2014, the bus service is operational from 6am to 9pm with frequency of travel at every 15 minutes to 20 minutes. There's also an app for the PJ City Bus that passengers can use to access transit information and receive service alerts.Meanwhile, the Selangor state government has been providing the 'Bas Selangorku' services to three local councils (Shah Alam City Council (MBSA), MPSJ, and Klang Municipal Council (MPK)) beginning 1 July 2015. Since then, the Smart Selangor bus services have also been extended to other parts of Selangor including Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ), Selayang Municipal Council (MPS), Kuala Langat District Council (MDKL), and Sabak Bernam District Council (MDSB), among others. The public may commute for free using this service, which is operational from 6am to 10pm daily with a frequency of 15 minutes.Commuters may also use the Selangor Intelligent Transport System, or SITS, to check on the bus' timings and the nearest bus stops, and even track the buses in real-time to have a smoother journey.

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5. Complaints and feedback

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Under the Community Opinion Online (COOL) initiative which was established by Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated (MBI), citizens can collaborate and interact with the state government on matters such as community development programmes. The Selangor state government also has a website, the Sistem Talian Aduan Rakyat Selangor (STARS), dedicated for people to give their feedback or even file a complaint directly.On the other hand, the Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government has also come up with an app iKepoh Action, in which local councils such as the Klang Municipal Council (MPK) could utilise, to allow the public to lodge complaints using smart phones. The app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Playstore.Residents of Subang Jaya may also use the dedicated Aduan MPSJ app provided by the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) for users to report any issues about public facilities within the council area.

6. Waste management

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Waste management at the MPK, MPAJ, and MPS areas is undertaken by KDEB Waste Management. Residents who find uncollected rubbish in these area may use the iClean Selangor app to state their complaints to facilitate KDEB to take prompt actions.MPS organises monthly collection of cooking oil through its 'Kutipan Minyak Masak Terpakai' project while MPK encourages people to exchange their oil to get rewarded through its Eco Digital Recycle Bank. MPS is known for being the first local authority in Malaysia that created aedes mosquito repellent spray 'Aedes Bio-Based Fuel' (ABBF) with used cooking oil.In Shah Alam, residents can sell their used cooking oil at any of the designated recycling centres operated by MBSA to help prevent environmental pollution while generating some side income.

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7. Transportation for the needy

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It was previously reported that Sungai Besar MP Budiman Mohd Zohdi provided an allocation of RM170,000 to buy an ambulance known as 'Ambulan Rakyat' to operate 24 hours a day to ferry patients to and from two nearby hospitals, namely Hospital Tanjong Karang (HTK) dan Hospital Tengku Ampuan Jemaah (HTAJ).Since its official launch in July 2017, the public can call up Encik Najwa at 018-369 5411 to use the service.MBSA provides OKU van services for free to Shah Alam residents who are less fortunate to receive treatments at selected hospitals and medical centres in Klang Valley. The van is operational every Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. Reservations can be made by calling +603-5511 4246/+603-5522 2742. More information on this service can be obtained from MBSA's website.

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Do you know of any other public facilities or services that are available in Selangor? Share with us in the comment section below!


A Tank Of RM50 Petrol Can Get You To These ‘Closer Than You Think’ Destinations Near KL

If you think that RM50 petrol can't get you far from KL, we're here to change that perception!

With the new & improved Techron®, Caltex's #BestEver petrol, you can bet on it to bring you to these destinations for some memorable experience:

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1. Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, Temerloh

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Lanchang is a small village where you can find an elephant sanctuary named Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Centre or the Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary. The elephant sanctuary was established in 1989, and is managed by the Malaysian Department of Wildlife and National Parks. Here many orphaned elephants are raised and given shelter. Not long after tourists found out about the elephant shelter, the town quickly evolved into a popular tourist attraction. Kuala Gandah is probably the best place in Peninsular Malaysia to come face to face with an elephant.

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2. Banjaran Hotsprings, Ipoh

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The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is nestled in a 16.19-acre valley, cradled by 260 million-year old towering Paleozoic limestone hills, verdant rainforest, rejuvenating geothermal hot springs, natural caves and cascading waterfalls. This sanctuary of bespoke holistic wellness in the northern state of Perak is only 15 minutes drive from Ipoh city and 2 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur.

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Meditation Cave.
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3. Janda Baik, Bentong

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Janda Baik is a village town in Pahang, Malaysia. Geographically located in the state of Pahang, Malaysia. A simple Malay kampong or village with a population of approximately 1000 people. Janda Baik is set amidst a small valley bounded by thick rainforest with cool rushing brooks and waterfalls. Located approximately 45km and about an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur, the place is a popular holiday and recreational destination for city folks.

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4. Seremban, Negeri Sembilan

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An hour away from KL, Seremban town is the perfect stop to indulge in a day (or two) of comfort food. Slurp down a hearty bowl of beef noodles, treat yourself with some cooling cendol and take away a dozen of Seremban’s signature siew pau’s. With many more delicious eats hiding at every nooks and corners, you’ll have to be there to discover them all. Just make sure to bring your empty tummy along!

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5. Sekeping Serendah, Selangor

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Sekeping Serendah is a private retreat attempting to tread lightly on the land. The very transparent and open sheds celebrate the beauty of the natural environment surrounding them. The sheds are intentionally kept basic and free from lavishness. Sekeping Serendah is located near a sleepy one street town of Serendah, about an hour drive north of Kuala Lumpur.

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6. Bukit Tinggi, Bentong

Colmar Tropicale, a French-themed village in Bukit Tinggi.
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Bukit Tinggi is a small town in Bentong, Pahang located along Karak Expressway. Located about an hour’s drive away from Kuala Lumpur, it lies some 2,500 feet above sea level, thus its slightly cooler weather. Some of the notable attractions of Bukit Tinggi include their French-themed village, Japanese village, and rabbit farm.

Colmar Tropicale is inspired by the original town of Colmar in Alsace, France.
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Japanese Village, Bukit Tinggi.
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7. Awanmulan, Jelebu

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Awanmulan is a sanctuary in the hills of Negeri Sembilan. The house on stilts sit on a hill slope overlooking a lush valley and surrounded by hills of green forests. Come with your partner, with friends or family or bring your clients and colleagues to this beautiful place, privately tucked away in a nook of Negeri Sembilan, unbelievably only an hour and a half from the hectic city of Kuala Lumpur.

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8. Fraser's Hill, Raub

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Located 100km north of KL, Fraser’s Hill is a convenient 2-hour drive away with significant cooler temperatures. Fraser's Hill is famed worldwide as a birdwatching destination, with over 250 species recorded. Besides that, patrons can also dabble in some hiking, golfing, horse riding and more.

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9. Sekinchan, Selangor

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Sekinchan, a small town in Selangor, known for its paddy field is a breezy 2-hour drive from KL, which is ideal for a day trip. Sekinchan's fields turn green every May and November, before the harvest season. In June and December, the plots of land will turn golden yellow. Meanwhile, it is completely barren in January-February and July-August, an opposite of the bright green field!

Sekinchan Padi Box Homestay.
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10. Gua Tempurung, Perak

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Gua Tempurung is located in Gopeng, about 24km south of the capital city of Ipoh in Perak. About 3km long, it is one of the longest caves in Peninsula Malaysia. Part of it has been developed as a show cave with electric lighting and walkways and there is a range of tours of different lengths and difficulty. A fine river cave, the river passage runs about 1.6km through the hill.

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It's time to play by your own rules. Who said you need to travel far for a kickass trip, right?

So, head over to your nearest Caltex station to fuel up RM50 and get inspired to discover some hidden gems near you!

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Have other local destinations you'd like share? Comment below and let us know!


This Mum Transforms Old Clothes Into Fresh Outfits And The Results Are Amazing

'Upcycling' is the act of transforming old products into new materials of better quality

Sarah Tyau is a stay-at-home mother of three. She is also a lifestyle blogger who 'upcycles' her own clothing.

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Before she got married, Sarah used to spend all her money on clothes. However, after starting a family, she realised she had to be more responsible with her money.

One time, Sarah saw an outfit she really liked. Unfortunately, the price was over her budget.She remembered having two tops that looked similar to the one she wanted, so she decided to combine the tops to create a completely different version that resembled it.

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Don't let her super chic outfits fool you. Other than a sewing class in school, the 35-year-old has had no formal experience with sewing.

"My skills are actually very basic. Actually quite few skills are needed in refashioning since you keep the button holes, darts, zippers, and it’s mostly just straight stitching," Sarah told Bored Panda.

Her new-and-improved outfits were so popular that people wanted to learn how they could revamp their clothing. Since then, Sarah has been posting tutorials on her blog and Instagram.

         View this post on Instagram           A throwback of one of your favorite refashions in a condensed 1-min. version. A new episode of Refashion Revision will be aired this week, double tap if you’re excited! A post shared by  Sarah Tyau | Life is Beautiful (@sarahtyau) on Jan 14, 2018 at 8:15pm PST

Aside from making clothes for herself, Sarah also recreates super adorable outfits for her children

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For those who want to start 'upcycling', Sarah recommends starting with minor changes like adding a belt, or mixing and matching fabric

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She told My Modern Met that she hopes to be able to have her own clothing line in the future.You can check out her blog here.

Speaking of revamping outfits, this woman turned her airpods into earrings so she'll never lose them:

                Someone DIY-ed Their AirPods Into Earrings So They'll Never Go Missing

The little invention has been dubbed "Airings".

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Al Jazeera's Exclusive Story About Altantuya's Murder Introduces A New Alleged Killer

Ex-IGP Musa Hassan regrets releasing PM Najib Razak's aide, Abdul Razak Baginda

Former Inspector-General of Police Musa Hassan
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The likely motive for the murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu was to get rid of a blackmailer, former Inspector General of Police Musa Hassan said today.He indicated at a press conference that he disagreed with the court decision to acquit Najib aide Abdul Razak Baginda, who was charged with abetting in the murder.“Unfortunately Razak Baginda was released,” he said. “People have asked what was his motive to kill her. If you want to ask about the motive, the victim herself had lodged a police report on why she was blackmailing him. Now that’s the motive.He described Al Jazeera’s speculations as “pure fiction” and asserted that Prime Minister Najib Razak, who was Deputy Prime Minister at the time, had nothing to do with the murder.

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11 SEPT: Al Jazeera has revived the tale of Altantuya Shaariibuu's murder by publishing a 26-minute video that investigates the case in great details

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The episode of Al Jazeera’s “101 East” series largely revisits already established details of the murder and does not appear to include new information of note, but features dramatic re-enactments of key moments of the case including the murder to the Mongolian by two former police commandos.Despite reproducing existing information, the programme does introduce a new alleged killer in the convoluted murder saga: Razak Baginda, Altantuya’s former lover and ex-aide to Datuk Seri Najib Razak when the latter was still deputy prime minister.

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This allegation came from a purported Australian “relative” of Sirul Azhar Umar, one of two police commandos convicted of Altantuya’s murder

A screenshot of the investigative piece
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The relative spoke of his conversation with Sirul about the night of Altantuya’s murder. “I said, ‘Did you pull the trigger, like did you?” he recalled. “I said to him (Sirul)... you had a choice, you had a choice of walking away from the situation and leaving it alone. He said, ‘I would have been dead’, cause of what he knew.”

        themalaysianinsider.com

Christened as “Frank” by Jolley, the person goes on to claim that Sirul told him that Razak was the person who shot and killed Altantuya in 2006.Razak declined to be interviewed, but rubbished Sirul’s claims as recounted by “Frank”.

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"Frank" also revealed two mobile phones, which allegedly belongs to Sirul, that shows that Sirul demanded AUD17 million in an attempt to blackmail PM Najib Razak

Screenshot of the text message from Salam
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The text messages retrieved by Al Jazeera from the mobile phone of Sirul Azhar Umar, the man convicted of the killing, show that the convicted bodyguard was blackmailing Prime Minister Najib Razak for millions of dollars to stay in Australia and “say nothing” about the case just before he was re-arrested.This way, said Sirul, “I won’t bring down the PM”!Tellingly, the response from Najib’s alleged intermediary, Abdul Salam bin Ahmad, was that Sirul’s demand for a total of AUD17 million was “being discussed”.  Salam has regularly visited Sirul, who is being held at the Villawood detention centre in Sydney and is believed to be involved in funding his legal team in Australia.

        sarawakreport.org

It was also revealed that the journalist who produced the video was deported by Malaysian authorities on 14 June

Mary Ann Jolley
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The current affairs programme 101 East showed Australian journalist Mary Ann Jolley being escorted by officers at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. “I’m being escorted by about 5 customs agents and a man in a military outfit, so I’m about to board my flight to Sydney. Clearly I hit a raw nerve," Jolley said in the programme as she walks to board her flight to Sydney. A statement by Al Jazeera said the Home Ministry deported her as her activity had a "potential negative effect on the image of Malaysia".

        themalaysianinsider.com

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has released an official response, reiterating that the 'PM does not know Altantuya'

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“Prime Minister Najib Razak did not know, has never met, has never had any communication with and has no link whatsoever with the deceased.”“The two convicted individuals were not the Prime Minister’s personal guards. This allegation is intentionally misleading, and has been used to perpetuate baseless conspiracy theories.“They were members of a unit of the Royal Malaysian Police that provides rotating security for government officials and visiting dignitaries. The prime minister was not aware of the actions of the individuals until their arrest,” says the statement released by the PMO today and posted on the Al Jazeera website.

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PMO also said that thorough legal process had taken place, and "such malicious allegations are therefore also an affront to Malaysia’s judiciary"

Comprehensive legal process has taken place, including police investigations and court trials, including at Malaysia's High Court, Court of Appeal and Federal Court. The guilty parties have been convicted and sentenced. At no point during any of these legal stages was the Prime Minister implicated, even indirectly. These malicious allegations are therefore also an affront to Malaysia’s Judiciary.

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The statement concluded that the allegations are  "baseless smears for political gain"

The statement also said that Altantuya was never involved in the purchase of submarines for the Royal Malaysian Navy, as has been alleged, and that the purchase was directly negotiated between the Malaysian and French governments.“The reality is that there was absolutely no wrongdoing on the Prime Minister's part in the Government's purchase of the submarines. Absolutely no payments ever benefited him. Again, these are baseless smears for political gain."

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