7 Individu Ini Akui Bila Berjauhan, Rasa Sayang Pada Keluarga Semakin Menebal

Rezeki ada di mana-mana. Itu adalah antara sebab mengapa ada ramai individu yang harus bekerja jauh dari kampung halaman dan keluarga.

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Walaupun berjauhan, namun jarak tidak sepatutnya menjadi penghalang dalam mengeratkan hubungan kekeluargaan. Tidak semestinya jarak yang jauh akan merenggangkan lagi jurang silaturrahim bersama orang yang tersayang. Tidak mustahil jika kami kata jarak inilah yang sebenarnya lebih menguatkan lagi bonding bersama ahli keluarga tercinta.

Perkara ini turut dipersetujui oleh tujuh anak muda ini. Shaiful Amirin, Aida Sue, Rozahan Rahmat, Awang Saifuldin, Haizatul Hafizah, Nur Aqilah, dan Vee Azura berkongsi kepada kami tentang kerinduan yang mereka alami ketika keluarga tiada di sisi.

Shaiful Amirin dahulunya bekerja sebagai Eksekutif Pemasaran Digital di salah sebuah syarikat pengiklanan terkemuka di Malaysia. Dia kemudiannya berhijrah ke New Zealand untuk menimba pengalaman di negara orang, dan kini sudah berada di sana hampir setahun.

Shaiful Amirin, New Zealand.
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Vee Azura, anak kelahiran Sarawak yang merantau ke Semenanjung untuk menjadi pendidik anak bangsa. Ini tahun kedua Vee bertugas di sebuah sekolah di Taman Tun Dr Ismail.Bagi Rozahan Rahmat, ini kali pertama beliau berjauhan dari keluarga. Rozahan dahulunya bekerja sebagai pegawai teknikal di Malaysia sebelum meninggalkan pekerjaan tersebut untuk menemani isteri yang melanjutkan pelajaran dan mencari rezeki di bumi Scotland.Nur Aqilah Mustafa Bakray merupakan seorang pelajar dalam bidang kedoktoran di Universiti Aberdeen di Scotland. Ini merupakan tahun pertama dan kali pertama Nur Aqilah berada di luar Malaysia dan jauh dari keluarga.Aida Sue, seorang pelajar Sarjana kursus Pengurusan Perniagaan di University of Aberdeen, Scotland. Ini adalah kali kedua Aida berada jauh dari keluarga, kali pertama adalah ketika beliau melanjutkan pelajaran dalam ijazah sarjana muda di Universiti Saitama, Jepun.

Aida Sue kini berada di Aberdeen, Scotland.
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Awang Saifuldin masih muda, tetapi sudah mula sedar tanggungjawab untuk mencari rezeki walau dimana pun dia ditugaskan. Kini bekerja di Melaka, keluarga Saifuldin sendiri menetap nun jauh di Miri, Sarawak. Walaupun jauh dari keluarga, tetapi Saifuldin menganggap ini cuma satu cabaran untuk masa depan yang lebih gemilang.Haizatul Hafizah sering bercuti ke luar negara, tapi perasaan bercuti dan tinggal di luar negara baginya langsung tak sama. Ini juga pengalaman pertama Haizatul berada beribu-ribu batu jauhnya dari keluarga, tetapi demi segulung ijazah Sarjana Kejuruteraan, Haizatul kekal tabah.

Haizatul Hafizah juga turut sama berada di Scotland.
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Ikuti perbualan kami bersama mereka di bawah:

Apakah cara yang anda ambil untuk kekal berhubung dengan keluarga ketika berjauhan?

Shaiful Amirin: Teknologi membuatkan banyak perkara menjadi mudah. Memandangkan saya adalah seorang pengguna iPhone, saya sering FaceTime bersama keluarga dan rakan-rakan di Malaysia. Selain daripada itu, saya akan WhatsApp mereka dengan kerap untuk memastikan saya sentiasa tahu perkembangan terkini keluarga dan rakan-rakan saya.Vee Azura: Saya sering menghubungi kedua ibu bapa dan keluarga dengan membuat panggilan telefon dan WhatsApp. Memandangkan ayah saya belum mahir menggunakan WhatsApp, saya akan menghantar MMS untuk berkongsi gambar saya atau apa-apa gambar menarik bersama beliau.

Vee Azura (kiri), berasal dari Sarawak dan kini bertugas sebagai guru di salah sebuah sekolah di Taman Tun Dr Ismail.
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Rozahan: Memandangkan Scotland jauh dari Malaysia, adalah agak mahal untuk membuat panggilan telefon sebelum ini. Tetapi sejak adanya fungsi panggilan di WhatsApp, saya sering hubungi keluarga dengan menelefon mereka. Paling tidak pun, saya akan WhatsApp ibu dan adik-beradik saban hari untuk memastikan mereka okay-okay sahaja di sana. Saya akan hubungi emak untuk pastikan emak sentiasa sihat dan akan mengarahkan adik-beradik segera membawa emak berjumpa doktor jika beliau kurang sihat.Nur Aqilah: Saya bersyukur kerana ketika saya menjejakkan kaki ke sini, rakyat Malaysia sudah didedahkan dengan penggunaan aplikasi komunikasi seperti WhatsApp, Facebook dan Facetime kerana inilah medium perhubungan antara saya dan keluarga yang jauh di Malaysia. Saya tak pernah miss bertanya khabar mereka setiap hari.

Kelihatan Nur Aqilah sedang meneliti tanah; salah satu tugasan beliau sebagai pelajar.
Image via Facebook Nur Aqilah

Aida Sue: Sebelum saya merantau untuk melanjutkan pelajaran lagi saya memang sudah terbiasa untuk WhatsApp ibu saya setiap hari, apatah lagi bila sudah berjauhan. Jika saya terlalu sibuk dengan pelajaran, saya akan pastikan saya akan bertanya khabar ibu walaupun sekadar satu mesej.Awang Saifuldin: Sudah semestinya saya akan menghubungi ibu saya setiap hari melalui WhatsApp. Saya juga rapat dengan kedua atuk dan nenek saya, jadi saya akan pastikan sekurang-kurangnya saya akan menelefon mereka seminggu sekali. Kalau tak, memang rasa tak lengkap kehidupan saya selama seminggu.Haizatul: Saya agak bernasib baik kerana Aidilfitri ini, keluarga saya datang ke Scotland untuk beraya bersama saya. Tetapi jika bukan musim perayaan, saya akan sentiasa menghubungi ibu bapa dan keluarga melalui aplikasi WhatsApp. Kami sekeluarga ada group WhatsApp sendiri, senang nak tahu semua orang sedang buat apa dan jika ada info menarik untuk dikongsikan bersama.

Haizatul mengambil gambar kenangan bersama rakan-rakan di hadapan Stadium Emirates di London.
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Apakah situasi yang menyebabkan anda rasa rindu yang teramat sangat pada keluarga yang jauh di mata?

Shaiful Amirin: Hari raya tidak berapa lama saja lagi, dan inilah kali pertama saya beraya tanpa keluarga di sisi, saya rasa ini antara keadaan di mana saya akan mengalami "rindu teruk" pada keluarga. Saya juga sering rasa rindu pada mereka ketika bersendirian.Vee Azura: Saya akan teringat sangat pada keluarga bila makan. Contohnya, bila nampak telur putih, saya akan teringat pada adik saya kerana itu makanan kegemarannya, jika nampak sayur-sayuran teringat pula pada ibu kerana ibu sangat suka makan sayur. Tetapi sebenarnya, saya sering rindu dan homesick pada keluarga setiap masa.Rozahan: Seperti yang dikatakan tadi, saya ni anak emak. Jadi setiap hari pun saya akan teringatkan emak. Saya sering terfikir jika ada rezeki lebih, saya ingin bawa emak datang ke Scotland dan tinggal di sini dalam sebulan dua. Sambil rehatkan minda, sambil tengok tempat orang. InsyaAllah, dalam masa terdekat saya akan berbuat demikian.

Rozahan Rahmat (kanan) kini bekerja di Aberdeen sambil menemani isteri melanjutkan pelajaran.
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Nur Aqilah: Saya akan teringatkan kedua ibu bapa dan keluarga bila saya rasa tertekan semasa belajar, kalau dekat senang sikit nak meluahkan perasaan. Saya juga akan extra rindu bila adik-beradik buat gathering dan kongsi gambar bersama saya di group WhatsApp. Kadang-kadang tiba-tiba saja rindu gila kat keluarga, tapi apakan daya ini amanah yang telah diberikan kepada saya dan saya mesti teruskan.Aida Sue: Bila saja selesai solat seorang diri, saya mesti teringat pada kedua orang tua dan dua orang adik lelaki saya. Apa agaknya yang mereka lakukan pada ketika itu? Jadi bila rindu tu datang, saya doakan mereka supaya sentiasa sihat.Awang Saifuldin: Saya sentiasa rindu pada ibu bapa dan keluarga, tapi perasaan itu akan datang lebih lagi bila saya kurang sihat atau penat bekerja. Kan best kalau balik rumah terus dapat jumpa kedua orang tua, pasti hilang penat atau stres.

Awang Saifuldin terpaksa berada berjauhan dengan keluarganya di Miri demi menjalankan tugas.
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Haizatul: Saya akan rasa rindu pada keluarga apabila berseorangan, ketika stres atau sedih dan ketika tarikh-tarikh penting seperti hari jadi atau anniversary yang biasa disambut bersama-sama keluarga ketika di Malaysia.

Apakah perkara yang akan menyebabkan anda sedar akan kepentingan keluarga?

Shaiful Amirin: Kehidupan di New Zealand lebih tenang dan orangnya juga sangat bersifat kekeluargaan. Tak kira ke mana saya pergi, pasti akan ada seseorang yang berkata, "Saya perlu balik, anak atau isteri sedang menunggu." Ketika itu saya sedar, situasi ini agak berbeza berbanding di tanah air dan kini saya bertekad untuk lebih berbakti kepada keluarga bila saya balik nanti.Vee Azura: Saya menyedari pentingnya ikatan kekeluargaan apabila melihat mereka yang tidak punyai ibu bapa, mahupun mereka yang kurang kasih sayang dan perhatian dari keluarga. Kerjaya saya sebagai guru banyak membuka minda saya tentang wujudnya pelbagai jenis dan gaya institusi keluarga di Malaysia, dan saya bersyukur dilahirkan dalam keluarga yang cukup segala-galanya.Rozahan: Saya memerlukan adik beradik saya untuk tolong jagakan ibu bapa yang sudah berusia semasa ketiadaan saya. Jika hubungan kami tidak rapat, sudah pasti perkara ini akan menjadi sukar. Ketika inilah saya sedar betapa pentingnya keluarga dalam kehidupan.Nur Aqilah: Ibu saya kurang sihat, saya bergantung harap pada adik beradik saya untuk jaga ibu dan memberitahu perkembangan ibu. Saya juga sering mengadu masalah pada adik beradik saya, dengan adanya mereka kurang sikit beban di kepala saya. Inilah pentingnya keluarga bagi saya.

Nur Aqilah (kanan) bersama rakan-rakan sefakulti.
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Aida Sue: Apabila saya ada masalah, ibu saya sering jadi tempat saya meluahkan perasaan. Biasanya ibu akan berikan saya idea. Dan jika saya ada idea untuk aktiviti, ibu akan menyokong dan turut mempromosi aktiviti tersebut pada rakan-rakan sepejabatnya. Kekuatan yang saya perlukan dari keluarga saya membuatkan saya sedar, saya tidak akan berada di sini tanpa mereka. Keluarga memang penting dalam hidup saya.

Aida Sue (dua dari kanan), Nur Aqilah (tiga dari kiri) dan Rozahan (tiga dari kanan) bersama rakan-rakan memetik strawberi.
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Awang Saifuldin: Berkawan biar seribu, tetapi keluarga hanya ada satu. Itulah yang ibu selalu ingatkan pada saya. Di masa susah dan senang, keluarga sentiasa ada di belakang saya dan menerima saya seadanya. Ini merupakan punca saya sedar akan kepentingan keluarga dalam hidup saya.Haizatul: Saya akan menyedari kepentingan silaturrahim yang kuat antara keluarga apabila saya harus mengembara secara bersendirian. Contohnya ketika dalam kesusahan berpindah ke tempat baru, saya hanya berseorangan dan tiada ahli keluarga berdekatan untuk membantu saya. Ketika hari-hari penting seperti harijadi atau hari-hari keluarga juga membuatkan saya rasa bersyukur kerana saya ada famili yang rapat antara satu sama lain.

Haizatul Hafizah, penuntut ijazah Sarjana Kejuruteraan di Robert Gordon University, Scotland.
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Apakah perkara pertama yang anda akan lakukan bila pulang ke kampung nanti?

Shaiful Amirin: Di tempat saya sekarang musim sejuk, saya rindukan cuaca yang panas dan segar di Malaysia. Tetapi apabila saya kembali nanti, perkara pertama yang saya mesti buat ialah menjamu selera dengan semua makanan yang ada di negara tercinta. Dah lama tak makan, rindu!

Perkara pertama yang ada dalam kepala Shaiful ialah makanan Malaysia.
Image via Facebook Shaiful Amirin

Vee Azura: Makan!  Saya akan request pelbagai jenis makanan dari ibu dan bapa. Tetapi sebagai balasan, saya juga akan masak makanan kegemaran mereka.Rozahan: Perkara pertama yang saya akan lakukan ialah tinggal di kampung untuk beberapa minggu dan ganti balik masa ketika saya di sini bersama keluarga.Nur Aqilah: Terlebih dahulu, saya akan meminta keampuan dari kedua ibu bapa saya atas segala kesalahan saya sepanjang saya tiada di samping mereka. Mungkin mereka memerlukan saya pada sesuatu ketika, tapi saya tidak dapat bersama mereka. Saya juga ingin membuat kenduri kesyukuran kerana akhirnya tamat pelajaran saya di Scotland.Aida Sue: Perkara pertama yang saya hendak lakukan bila pulang ke tanah air selain dari habiskan masa bersama keluarga ialah menziarahi kubur nenek sebelah ibu di Negeri Sembilan. Saya juga hendak melawat nenek sebelah ayah di Muar, Johor selain dari tak sabar nak menjamu selera dengan satay and mee bandung Muar. Terbaik!

Ini merupakan kali kedua Aida Sue hidup di tempat orang.
Image via Facebook Aida Sue

Awang Saifuldin: Perkara pertama yang saya akan lakukan semestinya meluangkan masa bersama keluarga. Saya juga sudah bercadang untuk belanja atuk dan nenek saya makan makanan kegemaran mereka, iaitu burger.Haizatul: Semestinya makan masakan yang ibu dan ayah saya masak, terutamanya masakan kampung. Sekarang pun dah terliur dan rindu pada masakan tersebut.

Daripada perbualan ini, kami dapat simpulkan bahawa hubungan kekeluargaan dalam kehidupan kita adalah amat penting. Oleh itu, sempena Hari Raya ini, hargailah orang yang tersayang selagi mereka masih berada di sisi kita.

Aida Sue bersama ahli keluarga.
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Keluarga lebih dari ikatan fizikal. Keluarga lebih dari darah. Keluarga lebih dari nama. Bersyukurlah kita yang masih mempunyai keluarga. #SyukurSelalu

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National Health Survey Finds That 50% Of Malaysians Are Either Overweight Or Obese

It was recently reported that many Malaysians are taking to social media to complain about their weight gain during the Movement Control Order

Bernama reported that it was not surprising as people homebound were less active physically and could easily order their meals online.Unfortunately, this recent occurrence is only the surface of a much bigger problem in Malaysia.

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Released last month, the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2019) found that half of the Malaysian population was too fat

With a study sample of almost 15,000 people from across all states, the NHMS 2019 found that a concerning 50.1%of adults in Malaysia were either overweight (30.4%) or obese (19.7%).These four-yearly surveys run by the Institute for Public Health show that the prevalence of being overweight and obesity in Malaysia has been steadily increasing over the years. Compared to 2015, the prevalence was 48.6%.Children are also not spared from the issue. Almost one-third (29.8%) of Malaysian children between the ages of five and 17 are overweight (15.0%) or obese (14.8%).The NHMS 2019 also revealed that overweight and obesity levels were particularly high among women (54.7%), ethnic Indians (63.9%), and those aged 55 to 59 (60.9%).

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Worryingly, the survey also found that one in five Malaysian adults, or 3.9 million people, suffer from diabetes

According to Malay Mail, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba, who presented the NHMS 2019 findings, said that the prevalence of diabetes has increased to 18.3%, compared to only 13.4% recorded in 2015."The rise in the number of diabetes cases in Malaysia is among the worrying findings in the NHMS 2019. About 49% of diabetics in Malaysia have never been screened or diagnosed with the disease," he said.It was also clear that Malaysians generally did not lead healthy lifestyles.Dr Adham added that based on the survey, one in four adults aged 16 and above in Malaysia were not physically active.Furthermore, it was found that 95% of adults in Malaysia did not consume the recommended daily amount of vegetables and fruits.

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These are the main reasons why Malaysia's life expectancy has been stuck at 75 years for the past one decade

Obesity and the chronic diseases that it can lead to such as diabetes, kidney failure, and heart disease have been contributing to premature deaths in the country.However, obesity can be prevented with some simple lifestyle changes.In an interview with Bernama, Universiti Putra Malaysia public health expert Dr Norliza Ahmad said that factors contributing to obesity can be classified into four categories, namely food, physical activity, environment, and genetics."The two main factors are food and physical activity," she said."Basically, if food intake is not accompanied by energy expenditure through physical activities, the excess energy is stored as fat in the body," she explained.The other factors that contribute to obesity are diseases, stress, and medicines, she said. However, these factors are usually not within a person's control.

Your body figure does not entirely determine your health either:

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7 Malaysian Brands & Designers That Should Be On Your Radar This Raya And Beyond

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Still thinking of a cute outfit you can put together for Raya this year?

There is a lot to anticipate as the festivities roll around. Besides the food and family gatherings, one thing we all look forward to is getting dolled up in our baju Raya!If you're shopping for new clothes this Raya, and looking to score some exclusive discounts to boot (keep reading until the end to learn more, hehe), then we've got you covered with this list. ;)

In collaboration with CIMB, here are a few homegrown brands that should be on your radar this Raya and beyond:

1. Radzuan Radziwill

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With over 30 years in the industry, Datuk Radzuan Radziwill is couturier to members of the Malaysian and Brunei royal families, celebrities, and more.From trendy ready-to-wear clothing lines to luxe Raya collections, the brand and designer are constantly innovating new designs, while emphasising fabric selection and good workmanship.Radzuan Radziwill currently has a pop-up booth at Pavilion Bukit Bintang, where you can shop for pretty baju raya until 21 April.

2. 3thelabel

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Led under the creative direction of Justin Yap and Soong Yam, 3thelabel started as a collaborative brand among three designers with distinct design aesthetics, united as one.The brand specialises in soft silhouettes that are simple but still contemporary, offering baju kurungs, kebaya, dresses, and more.3thelabel currently has a pop-up booth at Publika, where it will be available until 20 April.

3. Bahari Asyek

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You'll be able to dress up in airy kebayas and baju kurungs with Bahari Asyek. From Pesona Warisan to Koleksi Runway, the brand has clothes that come in all sorts of colours and elegant designs.Perfect for sprucing up your Raya wardrobe, Koleksi Runway features classic designs with similarly evocative names such as Baju Kebaya Cik Siti Wan Kembang (Brocade) and Baju Kebaya Riau (Brocade). There are also options for men, like Baju Melayu Jum'At, available in a variety of colours.

4. LILIT.

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This homegrown, women-led brand offers you a chance to shop for modest fashion in muted, chic styles. Functional, comfortable, and versatile, you can shop for a variety of styling options for any occasion at LILIT., from activewear to hijabs, and more.  Available in a range of tops, skirts, dresses, and abayas, many anticipate LILIT.'s yearly Eid drops. This year is no different. Staying with muted tones and basic, elegant colours, the pieces from LILIT. champions simplicity and understated style, perfectly encapsulating its tagline, Modest Made For All.

5. CARRO

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Founded by couple Caroline and Mark Carro, the clothing brand started out making stylish golf polos in 2017. Soon, the duo decided to add activewear to CARRO's range of apparel.What makes the brand stand out is its bold, vibrant prints and patterns. Whether you choose a polo top from CARRO's Resort Collection or Haziq Syawal x CARRO, you can bet on adding excitement to your hometown reunions and other fun occasions.

6. LARNEY

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Ethereal embroidery, luxe prints, and premium neat pleats — that sums up the kind of clothing you can get from LARNEY.Based in Kuala Lumpur and established in 2015, LARNEY is a luxury-oriented fashion brand, which means you can expect elegance, style, and modesty that comes with a contemporary twist. From a Barbie-esque Reborn Kurung Riau in Fuchsia Pink to an airy and comfy-looking Miss Majestic Abaya in Plum, the Regal Raya collection offers countless of designs that will tickle your fancy.

7. Omar Ali

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The late Haji Omar bin Ali, who was once an apprentice for a Japanese lady who specialises in creating women's ballroom gowns for the wives of British expatriates, established the eponymous brand way back in 1935. The first shop opened within the Masjid India enclave, where he produced and retailed traditional Malay attire, with a specialisation on baju Melayu. This year, you'll be able to get the same expert tailoring as well as enduring styles.If you're looking to coordinate your outfit with the entire family, then check out Omar Ali's Raya 2023 Sedondon Collections. Made with soft cotton fabric, there are up to 16 colour options that adults and children can choose from in the Classic Cotton range, while the Mekar range offers another set of timeless outfits.

The good news is, CIMB Preferred credit cardholders can enjoy 15% discount with a minimum spend of RM1,000 in a single receipt at these selected brand boutiques!

Prefer doing your shopping from the comfort of home? CIMB has gotchu covered, 'cause there's a 10% discount in store for online shoppers too! Don't forget to use the code BSFFCIMB23 when checking out online through CIMB Bazar Siberaturahim. This offer is valid until 31 May 2023. Terms and conditions apply.

The campaign will run until 31 May. Here are the list of participating brands:- 3thelabel- Bahari Asyek- CARRO- LARNEY- LILIT.- Omar Ali- Radzuan Radziwill

Great perks and customised lifestyle events and financial talks are specially curated for CIMB Preferred customers.Gain access to a full suite of exclusive benefits plus learn how they can help you achieve financial and wealth goals by visiting CIMB's website. Or, pay a visit to any CIMB Bank branch.


Honey Said To Be A Better Cure For Cough Than Drugs Sold In Pharmacies

We Malaysians have always used honey to cure our minor coughs and colds.
We never really needed science to tell us honey works.

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But, a new study conducted in the UK may just be among the first to systematically validate that honey is a better cure to common coughs and colds than over-the-counter medicines

According to the systematic review published earlier in August in the BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine journal, researchers at the University of Oxford say doctors can recommend honey as a suitable alternative to antibiotics, which are often prescribed for such illnesses.The study specifically looks at upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), a category of illnesses that affects the nose, throat, voice box, and bronchi that lead from the windpipe to the lungs."Honey is a frequently used lay remedy that is well known to patients. It is also cheap, easy to access, and has limited harms," the researchers write."When clinicians wish to prescribe for URTI, we would recommend honey as an alternative to antibiotics. Honey is more effective and less harmful than usual care alternatives and avoids causing harm through antimicrobial resistance."

Other than antibiotics, the research also looks into how honey fares against several over-the-counter drugs

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Particularly, the researchers compare the effectiveness of honey to two medicines commonly found in pharmacies, namely cough and cold suppressant dextromethorphan and diphenhydramine, an antihistamine that can be used to relieve coughs.While dextromethorphan is proven to be more effective in soothing the symptoms, honey, however, "significantly" outperformed diphenhydramine at improving coughing, reported The News Tribune.Two of the studies reviewed show that individuals who took honey recovered from the illnesses one to two days earlier than those individuals who took drugs.Data analysis of these studies indicated that honey, overall, has a better effect on improving cold and cough symptoms, especially the frequency and severity of coughing, reported Sky News.The conclusion was reached after reviewing 14 past studies, which involved a total of 1,761 individuals.

While the conclusion sounds very promising, an expert says a few of the studies  reviewed in the research are problematic to begin with

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University of Wollongong epidemiologist Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz said meta-analysis research is only as good as the quality of each study, reported ScienceAlert."If the literature you're relying on is bad, you can't really say much about the subject except that you need more research," he said. "In this review, most of the included research seems to have worrying inconsistencies and some outright mistakes, which means we have to be really careful about reading too much into the results."However, the epidemiologist did say that the meta-analysis itself was done well.

Meanwhile, know the correct way to apply Vicks to avoid serious health problems:

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Pulmonologist Dr Hawa J Edriss says inhaling too much Vicks' VapoRub can cause exogenous lipoid pneumonia (ELP).

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McDonald's Bukit Bintang Changed Their Sign To 'Mekdi' And We're Lovin' It

In conjunction with Hari Kebangsaan and Malaysia Day, one McDonald’s branch changed their sign to their local nickname ‘Mekdi’

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New Straits Times reported that the 'Mekdi' sign is now proudly displayed at the iconic Jalan Bukit Bintang branch on Tuesday, 20 August.

The particular outlet was chosen because it was the first ever McDonald's restaurant to open in Malaysia back in 1982.

Major throwback to their grand opening 37 years ago.
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The sign is also a tribute to Malaysians who have supported the brand and developed it to be the 'Mekdi' we know today

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McDonald's Malaysia vice-president and chief marketing officer Melati Abdul Hai told New Straits Times that they're celebrating their 37th anniversary as a local company this year.

She said, "For the past 37 years, Malaysians have helped develop McDonald’s brand to what it is today. As an appreciation for their continuous support, we've decided to use the friendly nickname 'Mekdi', which is now synonymous with our brand."

In conjunction with the Merdeka month, McDonald's Malaysia has also introduced its own version of Nasi Lemak McD, which is quickly becoming a local favourite

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Unlike the previous Nasi McD that was introduced back in April 2019, the Nasi Lemak McD does not come with a side of curry.

On their website, McDonald's says that their Nasi Lemak McD is unmistakably Malaysian.

It comes with fragrant rice cooked with santan, crispy ikan bilis, fresh slices of cucumber, fried egg, and spicy, mouth-watering sambal.

Good one, Mekdi!

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Malaysians also loved it when McDonald's rolled out these billboards:

                [PHOTOS] McD's Billboards Use Food To Highlight What Each Malaysian State Is Popular For

The campaign is part of McDonald's efforts to localise the brand.

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Petai... mooncakes...?

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[VIDEO] Mak Malu Nak Bawa Pokok Keladi Yang Baru Dibeli, Anak Pula Jadi Mangsa Kena Angkut

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Pejam celik pejam celik, tak lama lagi umat Islam akan menyambut Hari Raya Aidilfitri tak lama lagi

Pasti pelbagai persiapan sudah dilakukan untuk raya kali ini bukan? Bukan cuma perhiasan diri saja, malah perhiasan barangan rumah juga sudah siap dibeli. Tambahan lagi bagi ibu-ibu, ada kalanya semua benda mahu baru, langsir, sofa dan sebagainya.Namun, lain pula dengan video yang tular di TikTok ini apabila si anak menajdi mangsa terpaksa membawa barangan kerana si ibu malu telah mengundang tawa ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @nhhs__ Cerita ringkas hari ini   original sound - SemiTruck

Suruh anak bawa pokok bunga sebab malu

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan dua beranak itu sedang keluar bersama di sebuah pusat beli-belah.Si ibu kemudian membeli pokok keladi untuk dihiaskan di rumah mereka. Namun, apa yang lebih mencuri tumpuan adalah ibunya merasa malu untuk membawanya kerana pokok tersebut bersaiz besar.Dia kemudian meminta agar anaknya yang membawanya di dalam pusat beli-belah berkenaan.

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"Macam mak aku, dah lah beli besar-besar dah macam aku gendong pokok sawit dah" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut merasa terhibur melihatnya. Malah, ada juga yang berkongsi perangai sama ibu mereka.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 174.5K views, 18.2K likes dan 299 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Ibu-ibu memang selalu macam itu kan guys :P

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Supportive Malaysians Cheer On Peng Soon And Liu Ying For Making The Nation Proud

Emotions were running high last night, as Malaysians hoped that mixed double shuttlers Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying will deliver the long-awaited Olympic gold

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However, the highly-anticipated finals match ended with a heart-breaking loss and extended the nation's wait for a first Olympic gold

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Peng Soon-Liu Ying lost to Indonesia's Natsir-Ahmad and had to settle for a silver medal.

Malaysians were quick to rally behind their national heroes, expressing their heartiest congratulations for the pair's amazing feat at the sporting event

We're still proud of you Peng Soon Chan and Liu Ying Goh❤❤❤ Thank you for the silver medal— أشرف احمادي (@AshraftAhmady) August 17, 2016

Goodnight for now, gotta get some sleep. The match was worth watching! Thank you Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying! ❤— ♓The Pisces♓ (@AimanSJD) August 17, 2016

You've done your best, Chan Peng Soon & Goh Liu Ying. Thank you for representing Malaysia and congrats for the silver! #TeamMsiaOlympics— Ayusyera. (@Seraa_A) August 17, 2016

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak also took the opportunity to congratulate Peng Soon and Liu Yeng for their achievements on Twitter

Anda telah lakukan yg terbaik Chan Peng Soon& @gohliuying. Berjaya ke final & raih pingat perak adalah pencapaian yg baik! Tahniah! #Rio2016— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) August 17, 2016

The pair's parents who have been supporting them from Malaysia are extremely proud of their children's outstanding accomplishment at the Games

Liu Ying's parents were bursting in pride over her achievements at the Rio Games.
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Liu Ying's parents, Goh Chak Whee and Yong Ooi Lin, were overjoyed and all smiles as they watched their beloved daughter grabbed the silver medal for Malaysia in the Rio Games."To win a silver medal is already something that we can be proud of. It would have been a bonus if they had won the gold medal," Yong reportedly said. It was the same with Peng Soon's parents who expressed their pride and commended their son for contributing a silver to the country. "I am proud that Peng Soon eventually succeeded in fulfilling his dream of becoming a truly international badminton athlete," Peng Soon's father, Chan Chee Kong was quoted as saying by Bernama.

Meanwhile, Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin shared an inspiring backstory to Peng Soon-Liu Ying's success

The backstory to Liu Ying and Peng Soon's silver medal. 79th in the world to Olympic podium. In one year. Inspiring. pic.twitter.com/9H0rPqLpMp— Khairy Jamaluddin (@Khairykj) August 17, 2016

Thank you and congratulations, Peng Soon and Liu Ying! We are all so proud of you! <3

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Netizens Mourn News Of Iconic Hotel Istana's Impending Closure

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Five-star Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur, which is nearly 30 years old, put out a notice of cessation to their staff yesterday, 30 June

The internal notice of cessation states that the 486-roomed hotel will officially close its doors on 1 September this year.The hotel, which is located along Jalan Raja Chulan, has been operating since 1992 and is owned by Tradewinds Corp Berhad, which is one of the country's largest hotel owners and operators. According to New Straits Times, Tradewinds Corp Berhad owns six other hospitality assets which are Hilton Petaling Jaya, Hilton Kuching, Mutiara Taman Negara, Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort and Spa in Langkawi, The Danna Langkawi, and Mutiara Johor Bahru — which ceased its operations in May this year.

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The hotel's general manager Noorazzudin Omar said that they have arrived at the decision to cease operations after considering the present circumstances and all available options

"We are left with little choice other than to proceed with this closure," he said in the internal notice of cessation.Noorazzudin added the hotel's competitive advantage had declined over a period of time in the face of stringent competition from new and neighbouring hotels and serviced apartments."The situation has now been aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic which has and continues to impact our industry and its ability to achieve normality," he said.

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According to Noorazzudin, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their business, rates, returns, and occupancy despite their best efforts

"Even as a quarantine hotel, we are incurring monthly operational losses. As such, after a proper evaluation of the hotel and its viability, we have decided to cease operations," Noorazzudin said.He added that they will be offering their employees a voluntary separation scheme and aided with other exit formalities in the next few days.SAYS reached out to Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur for a comment, but has yet to receive a reply at the time of publishing.

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Netizens are saddened by the sudden news of Hotel Istana closing its doors, with many of them sharing their fond memories of the iconic hotel

Famous local artiste Sasi The Don commented, "Oh my this is so sad... gonna miss all the awesome people there...."

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An ex-employee commented, "Worked there in late 90s. It was there I met with grand old fox who I regard as brilliant and good leader. Hope the employees found a new job and [there goes another hotel down in] history."

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"A grand hotel to patronise as a guest, and to work there in Sales. Some good times were spent there. Will surely miss the grand Lobby Lounge, the Ramadhan Buffet at Taman Sari, and attending massive events at the Mahkota Grand Ballroom," a user shared.

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Another user said, "Hotel Istana, one of the oldest hotels in Malaysia... When I was a kid, I used to pass here everyday when dad sent me to school. From Jalan Raja Chulan to [Kampung] Baru... My brother also managed to work part time here and the salary is high to make money for pocket money and college fees..."

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Marine Biologist To Artist: M'sian Uses Trash To Raise Awareness About The Environment

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"One man's trash is another man's treasure."
The saying could not be truer for Japson Wong, an upcycle artist and the founder of JF Production and Ecocastle.

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Prior to establishing his own upcycle social enterprises, Wong was a marine biologist, an ambition he held close to his heart since he was a child

The 38-year-old said he would join nature clubs and take time to explore the wilderness. His favourite subject at school was biology.Detailing his journey before becoming an upcycle artist, Wong shared, "Since the ocean covers 75% of the whole world and given the opportunity to study as a marine biologist at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), I just jumped into it without thinking twice."I learned a lot of new things as a marine scientist. We often see documentaries about dolphins or sharks overseas. But in fact, we have them in Malaysia, particularly in Sabah. Our ocean is considered to have one of the highest biodiversity in the world and it's full of wonders from the biggest to the smallest species."

Some of the sculptures created by Wong.
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However, what changed the course of Wong's marine scientist vessel was not the ocean's rough waves, but marriage

Still a marine scientist at heart, the inspiration to craft upcycle artwork came when he got married in 2013. He designed his own wedding car using discarded Styrofoam and red cloth.The over-the-top red futou and phoenix coronet (traditional Chinese headgear for men and women, respectively) immediately won praise from his friends and family on his wedding day.

The futou and phoenix coronet Wong made for his wedding.
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After moving to their new house, Wong continued to make simple furniture, such as table lamps, with leftover building materials. The first artwork he completed with his newfound talent was a robolamp, which he built using leftover PVC parts."One piece led to another, and word spread to my friends, who encouraged me to even sell them at some festivals in town. It was fun and I loved the challenge of it. I started to look at other waste materials.""And one day, a friend gave me some polycarbonate roofing sheet offcuts, which led me to using them to create the polygon sculptures that I make now," he said.

Some of the cool pieces created by Wong using leftover building materials.
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Wong said he uses polycarbonate roofing sheets, PVC, and various metals to create sculptures under his social enterprise, JF Production

"I source my materials from factories, construction sites, hotels, households, schools, universities, and plenty of other places," he shared.One of his favourite sculptures is Wonders of Wilderness (WOW1.0) Ocean, an oceanic display of 20 marine animals at SAG Art Space Kota Kinabalu. It is the biggest art installation in Malaysia, with sculptures recording a height of between 4ft and 40ft.His other favourite is Earthship Glass Bottle Wall, the biggest glass bottle wall in the country at Tanjung Aru Marine Ecosystem (TAME) Center.Wong's other impressive display of sculptures includes a colourful pangolin at the Sandakan Airport in 2018 (now located at Lok Kawi Wildlife Park), and Gigi the Giraffe located in Riverson Mall, Kota Kinabalu.

The Wonders of Wilderness (WOW1.0) Ocean display.
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The Wonders of Wilderness (WOW1.0) Ocean display.
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The Earthship Glass Bottle Wall display.
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When asked what changes he wishes his sculptures would bring to the world, Wong said he hopes people can see trash in a different light

"Give them a second chance and they can be a very useful material not just in art, but also in our daily life," he said.He founded JF Production in December 2014 with six friends from different fields.What started out as a fun project to create artwork together has evolved into a driving force that raises awareness about waste recovery, marine conservation, and other environmental issues."Mainly, JF Production does upcycling. We collect junk, convert them into useful items, decor, and art. Occasionally, we give talks and teach people how to upcycle," said Wong.Wong also runs another social enterprise, Ecocastle Sdn Bhd. It operates from TAME Center, an environmental awareness and education centre promoting marine and terrestrial environmental education, recycling, and upcycling."TAME Center provides space for events, talks, workshops, bazaars, fundraising, and unites non-governmental organisations (NGOs), social events, green groups, or businesses that focus on TAME's five key pillars: marine, wildlife, upcycle/recycle, green tech, and lastly, heritage," he explained.

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Wong hopes both of his social enterprises can inspire more people to practice upcycling

"I hope more people would join our efforts, especially the younger generations, because what we do is for them. I hope they can continue and do even more from what we did," he related.When asked how the rakyat can help to achieve the goal of his organisations, he said people should unite and think green in their everyday decisions for the sake of the future generation."Upcycling is just a method to recreate and repurpose waste. "There are plenty of methods and ways to do it. It is not a one-man-show thing. "I wish to see full support from the very top authority until the bottom (young kids' participation) in environmental conservation because it's everyone's responsibility, and everyone can do it. It's not an easy job, it would definitely make some people mad but it's for the greater good of all," Wong said.

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All this month, SAYS will be featuring inspiring stories of extraordinary Malaysian changemakers in collaboration with Wiki Impact

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17 Malaysians Confess The Bad Driving Habits That They Need To Break

As much as we complain about Malaysian drivers, we have to admit... we ARE Malaysian drivers

We asked 17 Malaysians to confess their bad driving habits and pledge to make the roads safer for everyone. Here's what they had to say:

1. That person who is always in a rush...

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"I promise to stop speeding (especially at residential areas)."- Shila, 26, Sales Associate.

2. The person who makes traffic jams even worse...

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"I will not use emergency lane to beat traffic anymore. (Sorry!)"- Lee, 28, Graphic Designer.

3. The one who watches videos on the road

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"I will stop watching YouTube and InstaStories during traffic jams."- Jordan, 26, Marketing Executive.

4. That double-parker who doesn't even leave a number...

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"I promise to pay for parking... instead of double parking."- Aimi, 33, Brand Manager.

5. Malaysians have to spend their birthdays renewing their driving license at the post office

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"Stop driving with an expired license..."- Hafiz, 30, Retail Manager.

6. The one who gets distracted fiddling with music

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"I promise to set my Spotify playlist before I start driving (not during!)"- Aman, 31, Analyst.

7. The road rager who could hurt themselves and others

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"I will not super saiyan rage while driving."- Joanne, 29, Writer.

8. This person who goes way too fast around corners

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"Promise I won't chiong at corners... I'll slow down this time."- Tzu Lin, 24, Receptionist.

9. The person who loves to stop and stare

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"I promise not to kepoh when there's an accident..."- Kelvin, 24, Video Editor.

10. The serial texter that always has to add their 2 cents

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"I will not text and drive anymore. Even when the gossip is super juicy!"- Angela, 25, Event Coordinator.

11. That person who jams their brakes every few minutes

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"I will stop always hitting the brakes..."- Murni, 31, Office Manager.

12. It's better to eat soggy fries safely at home than being a danger on the road

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"Stop eating while driving even though it tastes sooo gooood when hot!"- Yi, 26, Retail Assistant.

13. The person who thinks it's safe because nobody is looking

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"I will not run red lights even though got no other cars on the road."- Jen, 23, Media Planner.

14. The person who takes karma into their own hands

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"I will not scratch badly parked cars anymore."- Chong, 30, Consultant.

15. The one who doesn't want to "lose"

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"I promise to give way to other drivers and not hog the road :("- Choo, 25, Auditor.

16. The multitasker who shouldn't actually do it all at once

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"I will stop applying makeup at traffic lights and making people angry."- Alia, 34, HR Manager.

17. The dangerous driver who follows too close for comfort

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"I won't tailgate no matter how dumb the driver in front of me is."- Shanti, 26, Customer Service Representative.


#MH17: Answers To Questions You Might Have About The Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Q: Why is there conflict between Russia and Ukraine?

A: Ukraine and Russia ties have been tense since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Things escalated when Ukrainians protested for closer ties to the European Union, thus ousting pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych in February 2014. The Ukrainian revolution and the argument of who owns Crimea is another source of conflict.

Things escalated when Ukrainians protested in favour to join the European Union, whereas their president was siding towards Russia.
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The conflict dates back to before the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Tensions between Ukraine and Russia escalated this past February, when protests for closer Ukrainian ties to the European Union drove out Ukraine's pro-Russian president, Viktor Yanukovych. Back in November 2013, Yanukovych refused to sign an agreement with the EU that contributed to the political turmoil.

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Euromaidan was a wave of demonstrations and civil unrest in Ukraine, which began on the night of 21 November 2013 with public protests in Maidan Nezalezhnosti ("Independence Square") in Kiev, demanding closer European integration. The scope of the protests expanded, with many calls for the resignation of President Viktor Yanukovych and his government. The protests ultimately led to the 2014 Ukrainian revolution.

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Q: How bad is the ongoing conflict right now?

A: The fighting between both sides has killed over 400 people over the last few months, while MH17 is the third plane to have been shot down in the same period

There were lots of casualties and MH17 was the third plane to be shot down in a span of a few months.
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Fighting between pro-Russia rebels and Ukrainian troops has killed more than 400 people in eastern Ukraine in the last few months, the U.N reported, while tens of thousands have fled their homes.

        go.com

On Feb 20, there was bloodshed in Kiev with at least 88 people killed in 48 hours, and nearly 600 wounded. Video showed police snipers firing live rounds at a group of protesters carrying makeshift shields.

        straitstimes.com

A Russian jet has shot down a Ukrainian war plane, Ukraine’s military has claimed, in a dramatic escalation of tensions on the two countries' common border. A Ukrainian Su-25 war plane operating over Eastern Ukraine was downed by a rocket fired by a Russian fighter on Wednesday evening, Ukraine’s Security Council claimed at a press briefing on Thursday.

        telegraph.co.uk

Q: I heard that Russia and Ukraine were fighting previously. Does it have anything to do with Crimea?

A: Crimea is located 482 kilometres away from the rebel-held part in Ukraine. Parts of Eastern Ukraine and Crimea contain both anti-Russian extremists and pro-Russian separatists. Therefore, Russian troops marched into Crimea to protect civilians against extremists.

Crimea is located 482 kilometres away from the crash site.
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By the end of February, pro-Russian gunmen seized buildings in the Crimean capital, Simferopol and the next stage of crisis began. A referendum in Crimea saw over 97 per cent of them vote to join Russia in a move that the EU and other world powers consider illegal and void. Soon after, Mr Putin defended Russia's actions in Crimea and signed an agreement to absorb the peninsula into the Russia Federation. Pro-Russian rebels in various cities across eastern Ukraine then decided they wanted to join Russia and protests have been taking place since April in Donetsk, Luhansk and Kharkiv, demanding a referendum.

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In March, Russian President Vladimir Putin argued that a group of anti-Russian extremists in power in Ukraine were a threat to Russian-speaking people who lived in Crimea, which was made up of about 60 percent Russian people. Putin called the events in Ukraine an illegal coup and ordered troops into Crimea. Putin told Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel that he needed to protect ethnic Russians in Crimea from "ultranationalistic forces" in Ukraine.

        go.com

Q: So who has control of the area now? Who are involved?

A: As of now, both countries have claimed Crimea as part of their territory. As a result, pro-Russian rebels or seperatists have been battling with Ukrainian government troops in eastern Ukraine.

Both sides are claiming Crimea as part of their own.
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Pro-Russia rebels, or separatists, have been fighting with Ukrainian government troops in eastern Ukraine. Russian authorities have claimed Crimea as Russian territory while the Ukrainian government claims Crimea is still a part of its country.

        go.com

As well as physical might, Mr Putin has been using the financial power of Russia to intimidate Ukraine. As well as amassing troops on various border, Moscow has threatened to cut gas supplies to Ukraine if debt-stricken Kiev failed to pay off debts. In the past week pro-Russian insurgents have been firing at aircraft in disputed areas of Donetsk.

        straitstimes.com

Q: I need to know more about the pro-Russian separatist group. Who are they?

A: Although majority of Ukrainians support the revolution, many that stay on the Eastern side of Ukraine do not agree with the revolution, thus siding more to Russia. This then led to protests to allow them to be part of Russia, before Ukrainian military began to engage them.

Pro-Russian separatists do not agree and support the Ukrainian revolution.
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An organized political movement known as 'Euromaidan' demanded closer ties with the European Union, and the ousting of Yanukovych. This movement was ultimately successful, culminating in the 2014 Ukrainian revolution, which removed Yanukovych and his government.  However, some people in largely Russophone eastern and southern Ukraine, the traditional bases of support for Yanukovych and his Party of the Regions, did not approve of the revolution, and began to protest in favour of closer ties with Russia. Various demonstrations were held in Crimea in favour of leaving Ukraine and accession to the Russian Federation, leading to the 2014 Crimean crisis.

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Q: Okay, I understand what is going on so far. But what is the rest of the world doing about it? Is United States involved?

A: The United States have announced a 1 billion loan to Ukraine, to help finance Ukraine's bills and financial affairs. Besides that, President Obama has announced sanctions on certain Russian companies.

The United States have loaned the Ukraine a sum of 1 billion.
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Soon after Putin ordered troops into Ukraine, the U.S. announced in March a $1 billion loan guarantee to help Ukraine’s bank and finance ministry with its financial affairs and help prepare the country for its national elections in May.

        go.com

This week, US President Barack Obama announced sanctions against Russia, hoping to end the pro-Russia insurgency in eastern Ukraine. The sanctions target two major energy firms, financial institutions, eight weapons firms and four individuals.

        straitstimes.com

Q: Thanks for updating me. But what does this have to do with Flight MH17? Why is the airspace restricted?

A: Flight MH17 was flying at 33,000 feet, which was within the guidelines set by Ukrainian airspace officials. Although it was 1,000 feet above restricted airspace, it was still within range of the ground-to-air missile. Advice was also issued recently to avoid flying over certain parts of Ukraine due to the conflict.

Flight MH17 was flying within guidelines, however it was still within range of ground-to-air missiles.
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Eurocontrol said Ukrainian authorities had barred aircraft from ground level to 32,000 feet but the doomed aircraft was cruising at 33,000 feet, still within range of sophisticated ground-to-air weaponry, when it was hit. All flights in eastern Ukraine have now been barred from the area, Eurocontrol added.

        theguardian.com

A notice posted by the UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on 14 June urged carriers to avoid overflying Crimea and parts of southern Ukraine a month ago due to safety concerns, but they were not ordered to avoid the rest of the country.

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Due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Malaysian flight MH17 carrying 295 passengers including crew was shot down. The perpetrator is still unknown. What we know SO FAR:

                'Russian missile parts' found at the MAS MH17 crash site in Ukraine, investigators say

Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur crashed in Ukraine, near the Russian border, at about 10...

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[VIDEO] Gelagat Budak Lelaki Ini 'Kecut Perut' Bila Jumpa Kambing Buat Ramai Berdekah

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Melayan telatah anak sememangnya boleh menghiburkan hati para ibu bapa

Lebih-lebih lagi jika ada saja perkara baru yang ingin si kecil itu buat. Biasalah, kanak-kanak memang suka mencuba benda baru betul tak?Namun, lain pula dengan seorang budak lelaki ini apabila videonya tular di TikTok gara-gara takut kena 'serang' dengan kambing mengundang tawa ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @hafizahamzah54 Hari-hari nak jumpa kambing tapi kecut bila kambing mai  original sound  - Hafiza Hamzah

Ajak ibu nak tengok kambing, bila nampak depan mata terus menjerit takut

Menerusi perkongsian video oleh Hafiza Hamzah, kelihatan dia dan anaknya itu berada di tepi jalan kampung mereka.Apa yang menghiburkan orang ramai adalah apabila si kecil itu dilihat kelam kabut menjerit sebaik saja beberapa ekor kambing mendekatinya.Malah, lebih melucukan lagi bila dia cuba melarikan diri dan memegang baju atuknya yang dipanggil Wan.

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"Woi woi woi dia tu hahaha takut sangat tu" - Warganet

Sehingga kini, video berkenaan tular di laman TikTok dan meraih 3 juta tontonan, 224.1K tanda suka serta 19.1K perkongsian.Tinjauan di ruangan komen pula mendapati rata-rata warganet turut terhibur melihat gelagat budak lelaki itu yang sangat comel dan lucu.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Kesian dia kelam kabut tu, tapi seronok kacau budak umur macam ni. Comel! :D

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28-Year-Old Model Dies After Getting A Sudden Headache While Singing Karaoke

A 28-year-old freelance model, Karen Stella Wong, died after she suffered bleeding in the brain while singing karaoke with friends

On 12 December, Karen, who was singing in a karaoke lounge with her friends, suddenly experienced numbness in half her body, along with a splitting headache.She was rushed to Singapore General Hospital (SGH) where she went into a coma and subsequently died three days later, Shin Min Daily News reported, 26 December.

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While Chinese media had initially reported that Karen died because she was singing in a too-high-pitched voice, doctors certified her cause of death as Acute Intracerebral Haemorrhage (ICH)

ICH is a condition where bleeding occurs within the brain tissue, causing damage to the brain. Usually occurring in particular parts of the brain like cerebellum, brain stem, or cortex, the high blood pressure within the brain causes damage to the brain cells.While Karen, a marketing consultant who had modelled for companies like Singtel, did not have any medical history related to ICH, the Straits Times reported her father saying that the SGH doctor said that even a common headache could be a symptom, but it is not likely for a doctor to ask a normal person with a headache to go for a scan.

Karen's death, however, has saved three lives

Both her kidneys and her liver were donated under the Human Organ Transplant Act. The law, first enacted in 1987, requires all Singapore citizens and permanent residents above the age of 21, of sound mind and who have not opted out, to have their kidneys, hearts, livers and corneas removed upon their death.The law, however, applies only if they were to die in a hospital, their organs are found suitable for transplant and there are suitable recipients for the organs.

Her father, Laurence Wong, who was surprised when told about the requirement under the law, said he struggled with the idea at first

However, he and his wife eventually came to terms with it."I heard they managed to do transplants on three patients, and I feel it's a blessing that at least she can save three people," he was quoted saying by the Straits Times.

He said that as an only child, Karen was very close to her mother. "They were like sisters. How is she going to handle it?," he said.

He added that while it's very difficult for him, he is trying to be strong for his wife and his mother, who still doesn't know about Karen's death."My mother does not know yet. She does not read newspapers."

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According to her father, the 28-year-old was a cheerful individual who loved to joke and didn't give her parents much problems

"She didn't give me much problems. I just recall the last moment she left the house - she said 'daddy I'm going out', and she was still joking with the maid and my mother."

Karen's Facebook account has been memorialised by her family

Her memorialised account displays a message that reads:"Remembering Karen StellaWe hope that people who love 'Karen will find comfort in visiting her profile to remember and celebrate her life."


Dr M Wants A No-Confidence Vote Against Muhyiddin — But Has No Support From His Own Party

Editor's Note: This story has been updated with the latest information with regards to the Dewan Rakyat Speaker accepting Dr Mahathir's motion to table a no-confidence vote against Muhyiddin.

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad wants a no-confidence motion against his successor, Muhyiddin Yassin, in Parliament when it convenes for its first sitting of the year  for a single day on 18 May

In a letter dated 4 May, which has been sighted by SAYS, Dr Mahathir writes to the Dewan Rakyat Speaker, Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof, seeking to table the no-confidence motion in the parliament.Dr Mahathir's letter came to light after Sabah Chief Minister Shafie Apdal had sent a similar letter to Ariff seeking a motion of confidence in Dr Mahathir, which then circulated in social media.However, Ariff has rejected the motion, stating that it is inconsistent with Article 43 of the Constitution as it contravenes the authority of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) to appoint the prime minister."Therefore, I will not allow the motion to be brought to the sitting," the Dewan Rakyat Speaker said in a letter responding to Shafie's motion. Both the letters have been sighted by SAYS.Additionally, the Sabah CM confirmed the authenticity of his letter with New Straits Times.He, however, declined to elaborate, saying "just wait when the time comes for the sitting".

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The Speaker has since accepted Dr Mahathir submission for a motion

"(The House will) table a resolution to decide that Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, the Pagoh MP, does not command the support of the majority members of Parliament," reads the motion.

JUST IN: Former PM Dr. Mahathir Mohamad’s @chedetofficial submission for a motion of no confidence against current PM Muhyiddin Yassin under Standing Order 27 (3) has been accepted to the Parliament. pic.twitter.com/0VB3CnSRBQ— Norman Goh (@imnormgoh) May 8, 2020

It is not clear if the motion will eventually be debated.According to Standing Order 15(1), government business will be given priority over private member business.

However, while Dr Mahathir seeks a no-confidence vote against Muhyiddin, his own party, Bersatu, is not behind him on this move

Bersatu has warned that it will sack members who do not toe the party line.In a statement on Thursday, 7 May, Bersatu's information chief Radzi Jidin said all members must also support the party's official stand which had been decided collectively."I wish to remind members who disobey (the leadership), including intentionally joining other coalitions which oppose the party, that they will have their membership revoked immediately," said Radzi.According to Radzi, Dr Mahathir has no power to sign any joint statement with Pakatan Harapan and Parti Warisan Sabah and that the action of the former prime minister was not in line with the party's stand.Dr Mahathir is the founding chairman of the party while Muhyiddin is its president.

In the midst of all this, the Pakatan Harapan coalition has named Anwar Ibrahim as the new opposition leader in Dewan Rakyat

Anwar, who was previously the opposition leader between 26 June 2013 to 16 March 2015, said that parties, including a faction from Bersatu and Parti Warisan Sabah, have been informed of the decision."Pakatan Harapan secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has informed the Speaker of the decision of the presidential council," the PKR president said yesterday, as reported by New Straits Times.

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Dewan Rakyat secretary Riduan Rahmat had already stated that in the one-day sitting on 18 May, no questions or motions will be accepted

The Parliament will open at 10am with the Agong delivering the Royal Address and end with discussions on only government bills and business related to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)."There will be no oral question sessions, written questions, motions, and special chambers," Riduan said.The second Parliamentary sitting of the year is scheduled for 13 July.According to a notice issued on the official website, it will last for 25 days until 27 August.

The Federal government changed hands without an election cycle during a week-long political crisis in the last week of February.
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Meanwhile... A Chinese Smartphone Maker Rips The Galaxy S5 Off In Under 24 Hours

Samsung has finally unveiled its all-new and flagship Galaxy S5

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And in less than 24 hours since its announcement, the Galaxy S5 has already been ripped off. What's notable here is that the imitation does seem to pack a punch.

China smart phone maker Goophone has listed a new Goophone S5 smart phone which looks rather identical with the latest flagship device from Samsung.

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It comes with a 5″ Full HD display and runs on MediaTek’s MTK6592 processor with True Octa-Core processor clocked at 2GHz.

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The product picture looks like an exact copy from the official press images
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To match the real thing, it also comes with 2GB of RAM, and a 2,800mAh capacity battery. It comes with a 13MP camera at the back and a 5MP camera t the front.

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The software version is listed to be running with Android 4.2 and is likely to come with a TouchWiz lookalike UI. We doubt that it will come with a heart rate sensor but who knows what else they are capable of making.

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This isn’t the first time Goophone has been ripping off smart phones from popular brands

Its product portfolio includes the Galaxy Note 3 and even Apple’s iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C.

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On Goophone’s official website, they proudly mention that “Goophone is a global smartphone brand, manufacture the most stylish phones and provide cheaper option for world’s users”.

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"Thank You Suami" - Lelaki Labur RM2K Seminggu Untuk Isteri Kekal Cantik Ini Curi Tumpuan

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

Semua wanita pasti ingin nampak cantik dan mempunyai bentuk badan yang ideal betul tak?

Bukan apa, kalau kita boleh lihat kaum wanita ini lebih insecure sedikit berbanding kaum lelaki. Sebab itu, ada yang sanggup berhabis duit untuk nampak cantik.Namun, bagi seorang pengguna TikTok ini, dia bersyukur selepas selamat mendirikan rumah tangga bersama lelaki yang banyak berhabis duit untuk kecantikan dirinya telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

Syukur akhirnya menjadi suami isteri yang sah

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan wanita yang dikenali sebagai Nisahany itu berkongsi momen gembiranya selepas menikahi kekasihnya.Menurutnya, suaminya itu memberikan RM2,000 setiap minggu bagi dia melakukan pelbagai rawatan kecantikan sebelum menjelang hari bahagia mereka."Akhirnya lelaki yang melabur kecantikan Nisa RM2,000 seminggu jadi suami Nisa. Alhamdulillah 10 September lalu jadi isteri dia,” tulisnya dalam video.Malah, dia juga menepis dakwaan segelintir netizen kononnya semakin cantik disebabkan produk tertentu dengan menyenaraikan jenis rawatan dilakukan sebelum ini.Lihat video lain itu di bawah:

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"Bahagia bila dengan lelaki yang tepat" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut mengucapkan tahniah dan memberikan reaksi yang positif kepadanya.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 268.2K views, 21.3K likes dan 128 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Dia invest dekat orang yang tepat, akhirnya jadi isteri. Selamat pengantin baru! :)

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A Baby Locked In An SUV Was Rescued By Convicts Who Knew How To Break Into Cars

Five convicts recently put their lock-picking skills to good use by breaking into an SUV to rescue a baby in Florida, United States

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According to CNN, the convicts were allowed to break into the car by accompanying police officers. The incident happened on 14 February in Pasco County, Florida.

The one-year-old baby girl was accidentally locked in the SUV by her father

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Shadow Lantry, the baby's mother, told CNN that the man had strapped the baby into a car seat in the back of the SUV.However, he closed the back door of the SUV after tossing his keys to the front seat, which left the vehicle locked.

The group of convicts, who were repairing medians nearby, offered to help the couple

According to NBC News, the couple told authorities that they could not afford a locksmith to break into the car. The rescue, filmed by Lantry, shows the convicts using a clothes hanger to jimmy the lock of the SUV. It took about two minutes to unlock the car. The baby was unharmed."Thank God for the criminals in the world. I respect all of you," the baby's mother was heard saying in the video.

Sheriff Chris Nocco, who was in charge of the convicts, commented on the incident

"There's only a very small percentage of those criminals out there that want to fight us and want to attack us," Nocco said, according to CNN."But a lot of them, like these individuals, they know they made bad mistakes, bad choices, but they want to do the right thing in life," he added.

Watch the rescue in full here:


"Auto Angelina Jolie" - Usik Sarang Tebuan, Bibir Lelaki Ini Terus Berubah 360 Darjah

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Tebuan merupakan sejenis serangga terbang dan mempunyai sengat yang menyakitkan

Sarang tebuan ini biasanya boleh dilihat di atas pokok. Oleh itu, anda dinasihatkan agar tidak mengusik atau mengacau sarangnya kerana takut berlaku perkara yang tidak diingini.Sama seperti video yang tular di TikTok baru-baru ini apabila seorang lelaki disengat tebuan sehingga bibirnya menjadi bengkak mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @wad8419 Sarang tebuan jangan [email protected] ##maludapatsakitpundapat  bunyi asal  - azuad paiman84

Kena sengat tebuan semasa bekerja, jadi bahan usikan rakan pula

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan lelaki berkenaan dan rakannya sedang berada di sebuah lokasi tempat mereka bekerja.Tetapi, apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah bibir bengkak lelaki itu yang dipercayai disengat oleh tebuan semasa dia sedang bekerja. Malah, bibirnya itu juga menjadi bahan usikan rakan-rakannya yang terhibur melihatnya. Ada juga rakan yang menawarkan bantuan dengan menawarkan minyak sapu kepadanya. Namun, bibir lelaki tersebut dilihat kembali sembuh pada keesokkan harinya.Lihat video penuh sambungan itu di bawah:

  @wad8419 Balas kepada @yanniefirman  alhamdiulila sihat da kawan nie ##ingattaujanganbuatlagi  bunyi asal  - azuad paiman84

"Bibir dah gitu boleh pula nak baca label" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat bibir lelaki tersebut.Malah, ada yang meminta maaf kerana tidak boleh menahan gelak selepas melihat bibirnya. Ada juga yang memberi tips untuk merawat bengkak tersebut apabila disengat oleh tebuan.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 912.3K views, 41K likes dan 1,138 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Teruk juga ya tengok bibir tu. Sabar jelah okay, lain kali jangan diusik :P

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Not Sure If You're Fairly Paid? You Can Check On PERKESO's Website

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Have you ever wondered whether you are fairly paid at your day job? Or are you not sure about the market rate of your job position with seniority factored in?

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Well, the national Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) has a wage guide for you to do your research

"The wage guide is an artificial intelligence (AI) tool for profiling wage against age for selected occupations and qualifications," reads the header of the webpage that is believed to have launched in July 2022.All you have to do is visit the web page, type in your age and occupation, and voilà.The result comes in the form of a graph, showing the occupation's median wage as well as a range from its lowest to highest wages.As an example, a 25-year-old data analyst makes a median wage of RM3,025 (ranging between RM2,414 and RM4,610), and by the age of 30, their median wage would have increased to RM3,874 (ranging between RM2,786 and RM6,864).

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According to the webpage, the tool serves as "a guide to quickly glimpse the potential wage for the selected occupation based on age"

"The range shows the possible wage earned depending on location, industry, skills, and experience," it says.PERKESO adds that the tool can be used by case advisors at employment job fairs, academic counsellors to advise students on career paths, and fresh graduates to benchmark their starting pay, among others."There are more than 200 occupations profiled by The Wage Guide. Some of the occupations include financial analyst, sales manager, software developer, and more," it explains."The Wage Guide data is sourced from the Employment Insurance System (SIP) Loss of Employment programme."


[VIDEO] What Makes A Good Fried Chicken? We Tried Five Different Ayam Goreng To Find Out

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Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to what they desire in a perfect piece of fried chicken

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Some may love the spicy kick of flavours, while others favour the tenderness and aroma from the chicken. Whichever it may be, there's no denying that Malaysians love ayam goreng, be it on its own or as an accompaniment to main dishes like nasi lemak.

On a mission to find the best ayam goreng, we challenged our colleagues to do a blind taste test of fried chicken from five different fast food restaurants

Watch the full video below to find out their preferred choice:

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First, they were asked to rank the fried chicken based on appearance. Zaidi and Brenda were attracted to the brightest coloured one, Ayam Goreng D.

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Brenda: "This one the colour is very bright. Yes." Zaidi: "It's like when you put this chicken on Photoshop, right? You naikkan contrast."Brenda: "The saturation. Hahaha!"Zaidi: "The saturation becomes like this."

When it came to the exciting part, makan time, Zaidi and Gwen devoured Ayam Goreng A and ate the best part first, the skin!

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Zaidi: "I always makan the skin first!"Gwen: "Yeah, same!"Gwen: "I feel like the herbs I smell, I can also taste."Brenda: "Oh, yeah!"

Meanwhile, Nandini got a hit of spice with Ayam Goreng E. Malaysians sure love that pedas flavour, yassss! :D

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Nandini: "Oh, do you guys feel that kick of spice?"Nasha: "Yeah, ada a bit of spice." Nandini: "It's like you tengok tengok macam biasa biasa tapi bila you makan macam, oh!"

Nandini compared the juiciness of Ayam Goreng C to be as shiny as her skin, hehe!

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Nandini: "Oh, wow! It's so juicy!" Nandini: "Tengok ni. Shiny macam kulit I!"Nasha: "Wow, can I try?" Nandini: "Don't touch my face! Hahaha!"

Any guesses which ayam goreng won? Watch until the end of the video to find out!


Get Exclusive Discounts On Flight & Hotel Packages With This New Malaysia Airlines Website

Malaysia Airlines has just launched MHholidays, an all-new website that aims to make your vacation planning a whole lot easier

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No matter how old or what kind of a traveller you are, you'll now be able to enjoy great discounts on personalised holiday packages, including both flight and hotel!

By using MHholidays, you'll be able to unlock exclusive affordable deals and save up to 80% on flights and hotels

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There are more than 50 destinations worldwide for you to choose from, spanning over 5,000 types of accommodation, ranging from budget hostels to luxury suites such as the St Regis, Four Seasons, and more.

As part of Malaysia Airlines' commitment to improving your user experience, they've made it super easy for you to find what you're looking for on MHholidays

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Search, filter, and compare flights and hotels with ease until you find the perfect holiday package that best fits your needs. Plus, you'll even earn Enrich miles on every transaction when you book travel packages through MHholidays.

To celebrate the launch, MHholidays is currently offering some awesome deals on various locations

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Kota Kinabalu (from RM207): 3D2N all-in per pax at Hotel Shangri-La

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Phuket (from RM309): 3D2N all-in per pax at Horizon Patong Beach Resort

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Penang (from RM410): 3D2N all-in per pax at Hard Rock Hotel

And more! With such affordable rates available, there's no better time to treat yourself to a little getaway.Promotion period: Now - 9 July 2019Travel period: Now - 15 November 2019Room rates are based on twin sharing basis. Terms and conditions apply.

Check out MHholidays for more information

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Teachers Tie Up And Beat A 10-Year-Old Orang Asli Schoolgirl For Allegedly Stealing Money

A 10-year-old Temiar pupil was tied up, kicked and beaten up by three of her teachers after being accused of stealing money from one of them, The Malaysian Insider reported citing Centre of Orang Asli Concerns(COAC), an advocacy group for the indigenous people

The 10-year-old Temiar pupil (far right) who was tied up and beaten by her teachers.
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The incident happened at Sekolah Kebangsaan Kuala Betis in Gua Musang, Kelantan, on 15 June. The Standard 4 schoolgirl sustained bruises on the face, arms and thigh because of the beating.

“She was accused of stealing. We do not know if it is true but even if it is, this is not the right way to do it,” Nicholas told The Malaysian Insider. He had also posted about the incident on the COAC Facebook page.A police source, however, confirmed with The Malaysian Insider that such an incident happened and the case was now being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt. Nicholas said the case occurred on June 15 but did not know if any action had been taken against the teachers.

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After being made aware about the incident, people from the indigenous people's advocacy group visited the girl and her parents to encourage them to make a police report. They conducted interviews with the girl and her family to get the full story.

The bruises and swelling were still visible a day after the beating.
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"According to Deena, the girl's aunt, the girl was tied up and beaten by Cikgu Saki, Cikgu Arif and Cikgu Salib the day before (15 June 2015), until her face and arms were bruised, while her thigh was kicked by the teachers.The aunt brought the girl to the nearby government clinic the next day. The doctor took some photographs of the injuries and said that a report would be prepared once a police report was lodged. It was the girl's grandmother, Andak binti Caling, who eventually made the police report at the Gua Musang district police station on 27 June 2015."

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According to the report, there were attempts to get the girl's family to withdraw their report which was lodged by the victim's grandmother at the Gua Musang district police station on 27 June

"On Sunday, 28 June 2015, a friend of one of the teachers, an Encik Ali, who is known to the girl's grandmother, visited her at her farm house. He came with his wife and two children. He asked Andak to withdraw the police report, intimating that the teacher had connections with the police and that she can face a tough time the whole year ahead, having to make statement after statement. He also told her that the teacher had evidence that the girl had stolen the money. Then he left. But he also left the grandmother in a state of fear and great stress. She contacted JOAS project coordinator Yein who promptly made a police report on the matter that night at the Subang Jaya police station."

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The victim's outside her house which is a distance away from the main village. Hence her fears that somebody can easily cause her harm without anyone knowing.
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The case has been reported to SUHAKAM, the Malaysian Human Rights Commission, during a visit by JOAS leaders to the Commission on 23 June, COAC posted on its FB page on 29 June

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"We have been hearing of a number of similar cases happening to Orang Asli schoolchildren in Kelantan and Perak especially.JOAS, the Indigenous Peoples Network of Malaysia, is now asking our members to report such cases to us so that a list can be compiled to show the extent of such crimes being committed in Orang Asli schools."

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Meanwhile, the teachers are still teaching at the school

“I was told that the teachers still teaching at the school. The headmaster did come to visit but had requested for the family to withdraw their report and let the school handle the matter internally. How can you do this?” said Nicholas.

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"The general consensus is that teachers who gang up among themselves to hit helpless children should not be allowed to teach in schools. No matter what the reason they may say they have for doing so. And schools should not protect such teachers."

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Tourism Minister Reportedly Told A German Broadcaster There Are No Homosexuals In Malaysia

Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Mohamaddin Ketapi reportedly told a German broadcaster that there are no homosexuals in Malaysia

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Mohammaddin, who was in Germany for the opening of the ITB Berlin Travel Fair, was asked by reporters whether gay and Jewish visitors are welcomed in Malaysia, Deutsche Welle reported.

"Homosexuality? I don't think we have anything like that in our country," he allegedly responded.

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"I cannot answer whether it's safe or not," he was quoted as saying by Berliner Morgenpost.As Malaysia is an official partner country of the fair, he had spoken for several minutes about Malaysia's natural beauty and welcoming culture before speaking to reporters, according to Deutsche Welle.

An aide to the minister has since defended his remarks, saying that the Warisan leader was likely reiterating Putrajaya's stance that "LGBT are not recognised" in Malaysia

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The aide, who requested to remain anonymous, explained that Mohamaddin's comment that homosexuality does not exist in the country was his own personal view, Free Malaysia Today reported.

Prior to the ITB fair, German Green Party politician Volker Beck protested over Malaysia's involvement in the event as "homophobia and antisemitism cannot be a partner country"

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His comment came after Malaysia refused entry to Israel athletes participating in the World Para Swimming Championship 2019, which had been slated to be held in Kuching, Sarawak in July.The refusal to grant visa to the Israelis led to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) stripping Malaysia of hosting rights for the tournament, Free Malaysia Today reported.

Last week, the Minister of Tourism, Art, and Culture announced that there will be a competition to re-design the controversial Visit Malaysia 2020 Campaign logo:

                Tourism Ministry Is Organising A Contest For A Brand New #VisitMalaysia2020 Logo

The contest is open to all Malaysians aged 18 years and above.

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[POLL] How Healthy Are You Compared To Other Malaysians Who Work From Home During MCO?

Ever get stressed out at work? Well, you're not alone.

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According to the Malaysian Healthiest Workplace by AIA Vitality survey, many employees in Malaysia are overworked and sleep deprived, with a majority of them experiencing some kind of work-related stress.With all the unhealthy mamak and hawker food we eat, it's also no surprise that up to 90% of employees don't have a balanced diet. When our health is affected, so is our productivity at work.

With the recent Movement Control Order (MCO), we wanted to find out if the Malaysian workforce has actually become healthier as we work from home

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It's been over a month since the MCO began, and we've all had to adapt our lifestyle in one way or another. For those of us who are fortunate enough to work from home, we've had to learn how to juggle our health in all aspects, from work and house chores, to keeping our spirits high and spending time with family.

Wondering how healthy you've been compared to other Malaysians who work from home during MCO? Take this poll to find out:

Thanks for taking part in this poll. Make sure you keep an eye out for the full results soon!

If there's one thing the MCO taught us, it's how important our health is, whether it's physical, mental, or emotional

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This Labour Day, as we rethink the way we work, AIA also wants to remind us to be #rethinkinghealth

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As we adjust to the new normal, it's important that we keep our healthy habits or pick up new ones as we work from home. It can be simple things like cooking at home once a week, making an effort to exercise, or taking some time off work to relax and recharge ourselves.

So, what are you going to do to kickstart your healthy lifestyle today and as we adapt to our new norm? Let us know in the comments section on Facebook!


Kelantan Man Fined RM50K Despite Explaining To Cops That His Convenience Store Was Closed

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A 47-year-old convenience store owner is one out of three people who were issued RM50,000 fines in Kelantan last Sunday, 25 April, for operating their business beyond allowed hours under the Movement Control Order (MCO)

In an interview with Berita Harian, Mansah Marjurin explained that four police officers showed up at his store on Jalan Chempaka around 11.40pm.

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The officers asked why he was still operating his store outside of the permitted hours and he tried to explain that he had already closed shop at 10pm

"I closed my shop and locked all the doors, but at 10pm, my wife's relatives came to visit and at that moment, we were chit-chatting in the store," Mansah explained."The small door was left open because there were kids going in and out, not for customers. After that, I was surprised when police showed up and asked why we were still operating.""I explained by showing them the locked grille, but they still issued a RM50,000 fine."

The father of three said that he cannot afford to pay the fine as he has not paid his house loan for seven months and one of his cars had been seized by the bank

"Since that night, I've been stumped and I don't know what I should do. I have yet to file an appeal at the district health office because I'm still in shock. Maybe I will go today," he noted."If they still ask me to pay the fine, I really cannot afford it. Just take my convenience store instead."

Kelantan police chief Dato Shafien Mamat said that the state police has decided to study all cases properly by calling the three traders to offer them the compound rate according to the guidelines set for offences under Act 342

He told New Straits Times, "The three will be called to the state police headquarters as soon as possible."

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The two other business owners that were issued RM50,000 fines include a colek seller and a burger hawker:

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How to Change Your Car Colour in 5 Seconds (ala Hot Wheels)

These guys changed the colour of an R33 Nissan Skyline S2 in mere seconds

These guys changed the colour of an R33 Nissan Skyline S2 in mere seconds.
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TVR used to be famous for their crazy pearl-effect paints, and a small body shop in the UK called Auto Kandy seems to be experimenting with heat-sensitive paints. Look what happens when they splash some cold water on their Skyline

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This was made possible by thermochromic paint, all they did was add water

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Auto Kandy, an Auto resprays in West Yorkshire, received many comments and enquiries after their video was turned into gifs and also posted unto Reddit.

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Hot Wheels used the same technology with the Custom Colour Shop in 2009

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Think you've never heard of thermochromism? We're sure you have! A mood ring works just the same

A mood ring changes colour due to a change in temperature.
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Thermochromism is the property of substances to change color due to a change in temperature. A mood ring is an excellent example of this phenomenon.

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Michelin Guide Awards 4 M'sian Restaurants A Michelin Star & 32 Others A Bib Gourmand

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In its very first Michelin Star Revelation 2023 gourmet recognition award ceremony hosted by the Michelin Guide, a number of Malaysian eateries finally received the recognition they deserved from the prestigious food guide

Picking from the crème de la crème of food in Kuala Lumpur and Penang, the Michelin Guide has selected 97 restaurants to make their debut in the award ceremony held on Tuesday, 13 December. Out of the 97 eateries, four restaurants were awarded one Michelin star; two from Kuala Lumpur and two from Penang.These four restaurants are the very first four eateries in Malaysia to receive a highly-coveted Michelin star. Here are the winners of the prestigious award:Kuala Lumpur:1. DC. by Darren Chin2. Dewakan

DC. by Darren Chin (left) and Dewakan from Kuala Lumpur.
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Penang:1. Au Jardin2. Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery

Au Jardin (left) and Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery from Penang.
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Aside from the Michelin star winners, 32 other Malaysian eateries have also received the equally prestigious Bib Gourmand award

The Bib Gourmand winners posing with their awards at the ceremony.
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Here are the eateries that have been recognised for their quality and affordable food:Kuala Lumpur:1. Ah Hei Bak Kut Teh (Malaysian)2. Aliyaa (Sri Lankan)3. Anak Baba (Malaysian & Peranakan)4. Congkak, Bukit Bintang (Malaysian)5. Dancing Fish (Malaysian & Indian)6. De.Wan 1958 (Malaysian)7. Hai Kah Lang (Seafood)8. Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice, Pudu (Cantonese)9. Hing Kee Bakuteh, Jalan Kepong (Malaysian)10. Lai Fong Lala Noodles (Noodles)11. Nam Heong Chicken Rice (Malaysian)12. Nasi Ayam Hainan Chee Meng, Jalan Kelang Lama (Malaysian)13. Restoran Pik Wah (Cantonese)14. Sao Nam (Vietnamese)15. Wong Mei Kee (Street food)

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Penang:1. Bridge Street Prawn Noodle (Noodles)2. Communal Table by Gēn (Malaysian)3. Duck Blood Curry Mee (Street food)4. Green House Prawn Mee & Loh Mee (Street food)5. Ivy's Nyonya Cuisine (Peranakan)6. Ming Qing Charcoal Duck Egg Char Koay Teow (Noodles)7. Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay (Small eats)8. Neighbourwood (European contemporary)9. Penang Road Famous Laksa (Street food)10. Rasa Rasa (Peranakan)11. Sardaarji (Indian)12. Taman Bukit Curry Mee (Street food)13. Teksen (Cantonese)14. Thara (Thai)15. Theeni Pandarams (Indian)16. Tho Yuen (Cantonese)17. Wan Dao Tou Assam Laksa (Malaysian)

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Although not awarded either a Michelin star or Bib Gourmand, undercover food critics have painstakingly toured Kuala Lumpur and Penang and have selected 49 other Malaysian eateries to add to the Michelin Guide.Some notable restaurants you might be familiar with are Sri Nirwana Maju, Nam Heong Chicken Rice, Air Itam Sister Curry Mee, and Bibik's Kitchen.You can check the complete list on the Michelin Guide's website here.

Congratulations to the selected Malaysian restaurants! Keep churning out gastronomical delights!

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The Michelin Guide announced its entry into Malaysia in October:

                Malaysia Will Soon See Michelin-Starred Restaurants In Kuala Lumpur & Penang

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Malaysians Working Together To Rescue Lost Poodle In KL Will Melt Your Heart

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In a heroic feat, a group of motorcyclists quickly teamed up to rescue a terrified dog from running aimlessly on a busy street in Kuala Lumpur

In a viral video of the incident, several road users were seen slowing down their vehicles to chase a poodle named Dafi — who had been lost for almost two weeks — on a highway in front of EkoCheras shopping mall.The motorcyclists tried their best to catch the dog and stop it from sprinting between moving cars. However, the distressed animal kept evading their grasps.

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At one point, a motorist even dived and fell flat on the ground to stop Dafi from running into oncoming traffic

After a suspenseful two-minute chase, about 10 motorcyclists, including several Grab and foodpanda delivery riders, came together to finally corner Dafi to safety at the side of the road.A motorcyclist then caught Dafi and brought the dog home to be reunited with its rightful owner.

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The video went viral, not only on Facebook, but also on Twitter and TikTok, with netizens applauding the teamwork by the kind souls

"Guys, guys, you all have to watch this! This is how Malaysia should be. All foodpanda and Grab drivers and all the other car and bike riders, they helped a Chinese man catch their poodle puppy! I can't stop smiling and being happy," said a Twitter user.

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Meanwhile, a Facebook user said, "Thanks to all the kind people of all races that stopped to help, especially our abang-abang food delivery heroes. Hope the person who rescued Dafi will return him soon."

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Another said, "I love watching Malaysians helping one another, including animals. Thank you for saving Dafi and from stopping him from running into the middle of the road. I hope Dafi gets happily returned to his owner."

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In a happy ending, Dafi's worried owner, Steven Chong, managed to track down the man after watching the viral video

Chong had previously shared on Facebook that a boarding facility lost Dafi while in their care."Last Tuesday, 12 April, I placed my dog at Pets Way, Taman Segar because I went outstation for work. I was informed that they lost my dog because they accidentally left the door open and my dog ran out," he said, urging social media users to help him find his dog.On Monday, 26 April, the owner happily updated that the ordeal was over after he got in contact with the good Samaritan, Mr Siva, who took Dafi in."I met Mr Siva at 6.30pm and brought Dafi home. He's still in shock and looks quiet," Chong wrote."I am so grateful for everyone of you who has been trying to help and I can't thank you enough. Bless all of you, my fellow Malaysians."

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