9 Unsung Malaysian Heroes That Deserve A Spot In Our History Books

When we think of Malaysian heroes, the first few names that pop up are usually Tunku Abdul Rahman, Aishah Ghani or Tun Tan Cheng Lock.
However, true to the definition of unsung heroes, there are quite a number of locals that are not usually mentioned but have greatly impacted the progress of the country.

Allahyarham Tunku Abdul Rahman
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Here are 9 people who deserve a place in our history text books for their exemplary contributions to the nation's growth:

1. Cyril and Henry Talalla - World War II warriors

Henry Talalla (left) and Cyril Talalla (right).
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A decorated war veteran, Flight Lieutenant Cyril Talalla was the first Asian and the only non-European to pass the very strict Royal Air Force entrance test and enrol as a cadet in a government flying school. His brother, Henry, on the other hand followed suit six months later, eventually becoming a Sergeant Pilot. Henry was also one of the first few pilots to have flown the Typhoon, a British single-seat fighter bomber that is known for its dangerous missions due to its destructive power. In March 1945, Cyril was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) by King George VI for his contributions during the war. Sadly, Henry's Typhoon was struck down on 25 July 1944 ten miles south of Caen, the capital of northern France's lower Normandy region when engaging with German panzers (armoured units). Cyril Tallala passed away in Wales on 18 August 1973.Their father was a Sinhalese from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) who arrived in Malaya with just a few cents in his pocket and eventually rose to become a successful businessman in Kuala Lumpur.

2. Datuk Siti Rahmah Kasim - Independence activist and contributor of the 'Bangle of Independence'

Datuk Siti Rahmah Kasim
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Known for the iconic moment when she donated her gold bangle to support Tunku Abdul Rahman's trip to London to obtain the country's independence from the English during an UMNO conference held in Melaka in 1957, Siti inspired so many other people to contribute their valuables including rings, bangles, gold wristwatches, dress pins, and brooches to fund Tunku's trip.  During an interview with Bernama in 2010, she described her selfless act as love for her country and people.  The bangle, which is now known as the "Bangle of Independence", was a wedding gift from her beloved father. Siti Rahmah is one of the first few women who contributed to the Malaysian politics and fought for the independence of the country.The strong-willed 90-year-old who's currently the president of Negeri Sembilan Muslim Welfare Organisation Malaysia (PERKIM), still plays an active role in the community and politics and was recently awarded the Tokoh Wanita Negeri Sembilan 2016 award.

3. Dr. M.K. Rajakumar - The father of family medicine

Dr. M.K. Rajakumar
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The former president of Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) was known for his passion for social justice, democracy and political freedom. As a young medical student at the University of Malaya which was then based in Singapore, Rajakumar co-founded the Socialist Club of the university and his radical views on western imperialism in Asia led to a sedition suit in court. He was also involved in the talks of the Malaya-Singapore debate and eventually became one of the key leaders of the Labour Party of Malaya until its deregistration in 1972. Moving his focus back to his medical profession, Rajakumar started advocating for affordable healthcare and spearheaded the local medical association's historic and in-depth review of the Malaysian Healthcare System in 1970s. He was also responsible for setting up the 'Malaysian Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War' (MPPNW) within the MMA. Often regarded as the father of primary health care, Rajakumar went on to set up the Malaysian Academy of Primary Health Care Physicians. His outstanding contributions to the primary health care sector was recognised by the World Organisation of Family Doctors (WONCA) that established the 'Rajakumar Movement' in 2008 to foster mentoring between current and future leaders in family medicine in the Asia Pacific region and allow them to further explore the depths of family medicine. Rajakumar passed away on 22 November 2008 due to heart and lung complications at the age of 76.

4. Sybil Medan Kathigasu - The Florence Nightingale of Malaysia

An undated image of Sybil Medan Kathigasu.
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The Japanese occupation of Malaya was a bleak and terrifying time for many, especially women and children. The soldiers showed little mercy to anyone that defied their orders and most locals showed little objection or protest to protect their lives. Sybil Medan Kathigasu thought differently. The young Malayan nurse of French and Penang Eurasian descent was determined to help with the resistance efforts in Malaya during the occupation. With the help of her husband, Dr. AC Kathigasu, she supplied medicine, medical assistance and information to the resistance forces in Papan, Perak until they were captured by the Japanese in 1943. She was said to have undergone the 'waterboarding' torture treatment whereby water was pumped into her while the soldiers beat and jumped on her stomach. According to an article by Mariam Mokhtar on the Hornbill Unleashed in 2010, Sybil was also burnt and kicked in the jaw and the torture left her with broken bones. Not once did Sybil break or give up any information on the resistance forces. Her daughter was apparently dangled from a tree while ants bit her, but even that did not deter her loyalty to the resistance movement. She spent the rest of the war incarcerated at the Batu Gajah jail and was then sent to Britain for medical treatment. The courageous woman was awarded with the George Medal for Gallantry, making her the first and only Malayan woman to receive the medal. Sybil Medan Kathigasu succumbed to her severe, prolonged injuries and passed away on 12 June 1948 in Lanark, Scotland. To commemorate her extraordinary bravery and loyalty, a road in Fair Park, Ipoh was named after her.

5. Datuk Seri Lau Pak Kuan - The father of tin mining and a serial philanthropist

Datuk Seri Lau Pak Khuan
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The founding member of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) was a man with humble beginnings. Lau first came to Malaya at the tender age of 19 with his wife and worked as a tin-mine pushcart boy for years before being promoted to the position of a supervisor. His career picked up as he went on to establish his own mining business and ended up opening a chain of 20 mining companies. He then became involved in numerous charity and social work and was eventually elected as the vice-chairman of the 'Nanyang Overseas Chinese, Save China Fund-Raising Committee' which sent funds to assist China with their fight against the Japanese invasion. Throughout the Japanese occupation of Malaya,  Lau was away in China where he was put in charge of fund raising and the setting up of the United Overseas Chinese Bank. Upon his return to Malaya after the occupation, Lau was elected as an officer by the British Military Authority (BMA) to grant permits to those coming back to Malaya. His exemplary contributions to the country include the establishment of the Social Welfare Lottery Board that helps to assist poorer members of MCA, starting the Paloh Temple School, a free school which helped educate the poor and people over their schooling age, and many other philanthropist work. He was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 1956 and appointed as the Justice of Peace by the English. Lau Pak Kuan was also the first Chinese individual to be awarded the Dato’ Seri title by the Perak Sultan in 1966.

6. Datuk Rasammah Bhupalan - The woman who changed the face of pay equality for educators

Datuk Rasammah Bhupalan
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One of the very first female fighters for the independence of Malaya, Rasammah Bhupalan joined the Rani of Jhansi Regiment of the Indian National Army and served in Burma during the second world war at the tender age of 16. After the war, Rasammah completed her education and graduated from the University of Malaya in Singapore and started teaching at the Methodist Boys School from 1959 to 1964. She co-founded the Federation of Malaya Women Teachers Union (WTU) in March 1960 and actively fought for equal pay among women teachers regardless of sex, race and ethnicity. After years of struggle, in 1964, the government approved the equal pay rate for teachers. It wasn't just the education sector that Rasammah focused on, she actively championed for the raise of minimum wage and pension packages and against rape and domestic violence. At the age of 86 now, Rasammah continues to be a voice of reason and remains an active part of the local activist community. She is currently the National Council of Women's Organisation's (NCWO) head of law and human rights commission and a trustee of YWCA Vocational Training Opportunity Centre.

7. Dato’ Sri Tra Zehnder - Sarawak political pioneer and Iban activist

Dato’ Sri Tra Zehnder (seated in the middle) with authors of her biography, 'Tra Zehnder: Tokoh Wanita Iban Sarawak', Prof Rokiah Talib  & Prof Hew Cheng Sim on 12 July 2011.
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Known to be one of the pioneers of the Sarawak politics and Iban woman patriot, Tra Zehnder was born on 25 October 1926 in Miri, Sarawak. She married a Eurasian colonial government officer after the Japanese occupation and used her newfound standing in the society for her cause and fight against the injustice thrust upon the Dayak community by the colonial government. One of her most prominent fights was against the degradation of Iban women's depiction on postcards as bare-breasted individuals which were also said to be used as tourism promotion materials. She started the Serakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS), a state Dayak women's association and through that, repeatedly called for the ban of such postcards. It led to the government banning the production of postcards with bare-breasted Iban women on it and for the existing ones to be taken down. A true fighter for women's and native rights, Tra was the first woman to be appointed as the member of the State Legislative Assembly from 1960-1963. She was also the first female Temenggong and served from July 1988 till February 1963. Aside from these, it is thanks to her efforts that 1 June is officially recognised as Dayak Day. Tra's contribution was awarded with prestigious accolades like Datuk Patinggi Laila Taib Award Pegawai Negara Bintang Sarawak award. The courageous Iban warrior passed away on 22 July 2011 in Sarawak.

8. Ibrahim Mahmood - Prominent journalist and author during the independence era

The late Ibrahim Mahmood.
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A true unsung hero of the independence era, the name Ibrahim Mahmood may sound highly unfamiliar to many. An eye opening article by Syed Imran Syed Ahmad in 2006 brought light to the matter. Born in 1908 in Tanjung Tokong in Penang, Ibrahim's contribution to the country's journalism scene, fight against Malayan Union, the formation of UMNO and of course Malaya's independence are vast and varied. He authored 'Wartawan', the first ever book published on journalism in the Malay language, along with several others including 'Turki dan Kamal Ataturk', 'Turki dan Tamaddunnya', 'Pantun Rindu Malam', and 'Kenang-kenangan Hari Raya'. Ibrahim was also the editor of the 'Warta Negara' newspaper, one of the most popular and widely read Jawi script daily in Peninsular Malaysia during the pre-independence era. His involvement and contribution to the local politics were equally impressive. Being one of the founding members of UMNO, who went on to become the president of Kesatuan Melayu Pulau Pinang (KMPP), Ibrahim was one of the 29 people who signed the 'Piagam UMNO' during the party's first general meeting at Istana Besar, Johor Bahru in May 1946. Ibrahim Mahmood passed away on 31 August 1993 at the age of 85.

9. Mrs BH Oon - First Malayan female lawyer

An illustriation of BH Oon by Lyn Ong for Poskod Malaysia.
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BH Oon was born as Lim Beng Hong in 1898 and went on to become the first Malayan female lawyer to be called to the English Bar in 1926, the first ethnic-Chinese woman Barrister at Penang and also the first female lawyer in Malaya. A feature on Poskod Malaysia highlighted many of Oon's glorious achievements and contributions to the country. It was said that when she applied to the Bar of the Straits Settlement and Federated Malay States, they had to amend their rule which only admitted men, to take her in. Oon also served in the Federal Legislative Council in 1948, focusing on nation building. In 1952, Oon was awarded with the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for her contributions to the public service and was eventually elected as the President of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in 1971. BH Oon passed away in 1979 at the age of 81.


Malaysia's First Halal Hotel Allows Non-Muslim Guests To Eat Pork And Drink Alcohol

Set in the midst of Kuala Lumpur's most vibrant nightlife, is Malaysia's first halal-certified hotel - the PNB Perdana Hotel

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PNB Perdana Hotel is owned by Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) and jointly managed by PNB Management Services Sdn Berhad and Darby Park (Management) Pte Ltd. It is the first Muslim-friendly hospitality brand in Malaysia and is easily accessible by public transportation thanks to its strategic location - just a stone's throw away from the Petronas Twin Towers and LRT stations. Halal refers to goods and services that are permissible under the Sharia law. The hotel offers 338 units of suites, all of which come with a complete kitchenette, a spacious living and dining area and a workstation. Perdana On The Park also offers other facilities like tennis and squash courts, function rooms, swimming pool, and a gym.

So, what sets this halal hotel apart? How do they ensure that it complies with the Sharia law?

PNB Hotel's General manager Ismail Hisham Ahmad Zambri and other staff.
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For starters, PNB has hired a Sharia law academic to ensure that the hotel's operations are compliant with Islamic principles. According to CNN Money, the academic trains the staff and delivers daily religious talks.The food cooked at PNB Perdana hotel is strictly halal. However, non-Muslim guests are allowed to eat pork and/or drink alcohol in their rooms, which will be thoroughly cleaned with a special process to ensure that it is halal for the next guest. Women and men can mix at the hotel gym, but there is a particular time dedicated only for female guests between 9 - 11pm daily. Other than that, it's like any other hotel in the world. PNB Hotel's general manager, Ahmad Zambri said that, "It's like a normal hotel".

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Speaking to CNNMoney, Director of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia's (Jakim) Halal Hub Division, Sirajuddin Suhaimee, said that the number of businesses applying for halal certifications is increasing rapidly

Sirajuddin explained that the "drastic" increase is about 25% to 30% every year, since 2012. While the applications are increasing, Sirajuddin said that it isn't easy to obtain a halal certification. It requires a rigorous approach from the hotel's restaurants and kitchens - "It covers all the halal product supply chains, from the ingredients, to the process, to the packaging and also the storage".With Malaysia's halal travel industry ranked as the second most developed in the world, Sirajuddin thinks that having a halal-certified establishment is a good marketing tool for businesses as it can help to attract Muslim travellers - both local and foreign. Practicing Muslims make up 60% of the local Malaysian population. A study released by Thomson Reuters last October, said that the amount spent by Muslims on outbound travels is expected to increase from USD151 billion in 2015 to USD243 billion in 2021.

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Delivery Rider Gets 9 Stitches After Customer's Husband Attacks Him With A Metal Rod

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A delivery rider in Penang was recently attacked with a metal rod by a customer's husband

According to Harian Metro, the incident took place in the compounds of an apartment building on Tuesday, 20 April.Northeast Penang Island District police chief ACP Soffian Santong said that the 40-year-old rider was delivering food to a woman around 4.10pm.

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When the rider arrived, he called the customer several times so she could pick up her order but his calls were left unanswered

Soffian explained, "The woman showed up 10 minutes later and the rider left. However, 20 minutes after that, the woman's husband contacted the rider, saying that he wanted to return the food.""When the rider arrived, a fight ensued between him and the suspect. The suspect accused the rider of scolding his wife during the delivery. He then hit the rider using a metal rod."

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The rider sustained injuries to his head and received nine stitches

He filed a police report and the suspect was arrested at his home around 11.15pm last night, 21 April."The metal rod used as a weapon to hit the victim was confiscated. The case is being investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code and a remand application will be made in order to further investigate the case," Soffian said.

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HR Ministry Says Bosses Should Allow Employees To Work From Home Due To The Haze

The Human Resources Ministry has recommended employers to implement flexible work policies and allow workers to work from home amidst the ongoing haze situation

According to The Star, the Ministry said that the matter was raised at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 18 September, where it was decided that it is the responsibility of employers to ensure the safety and health of employees."It is vital for employers to carry out risk assessments, take appropriate measures, and to determine the need to come to work to ensure risks can be minimised," the Ministry said in a statement on Thursday, 19 September.

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The Ministry said that labour laws in Malaysia do not prohibit employers from further determining a place of employment other than those specified in a contract."Therefore, depending on circumstances such as haze or flood, workers can carry out their work at home as a temporary measure until conditions are deemed safe," it said.

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The Ministry said employers should take initiative to protect the safety and health of employees against the effects of haze

Some methods suggested include:- identifying types of outdoor work that can be reduced,- determining criteria for stopping outdoor work,- conducting respirator fit testing for employees required to work outdoors,- identifying workers at risk such as those with heart or respiratory problems,- ensuring sufficient stock of N95 respirators,- improving efficiency of air purifiers in the workplace, and- implementing haze communication systems between employers and employees.It also said employers should ensure workers with medical symptoms such as sore throat and cough, red and watery eyes, sneezing, itching, and breathing difficulty get medical attention immediately.

The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) can order any occupation to be stopped in a situation that the haze poses danger to the safety and health of its workers

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Those failing to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1994 (OSHA) is liable to a fine not exceeding RM50,000 or to imprisonment not exceeding five years, or both, and to a further fine of RM500 for each day the offence continues.

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Tak Sangka Bakal Timang Anak Ketiga, Reaksi Lucu Suami Nampak 'Double Line' Ini Cuit Hati

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Setiap pasangan yang baru berkahwin sudah tentu akan rasa teruja apabila mendapat tahu mereka bakal menjadi ibu bapa

Selalunya, si isteri akan membuat kejutan kepada suami untuk melihat reaksi mereka. Ada yang terkejut, malah ada yang sampai menangis. Sememangnya itu semua kenangan indah yang akan diingati sampai bila-bila, betul tak?Namun, berbeza pula dengan sebuah video ini apabila seorang wanita menunjukkan pregnancy test kepada suaminya telah mencuit hati ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @n.hidayahabdullah Tengokla bila reaction anak no 3. Berbeza yaaaaaa  #pregnancyjourney   original sound - Hidayah Abdullah - Hidayah Abdullah

Suami terkejut bila nampak double line, berbeza betul reaksi bila dapat tahu isteri mengandung anak ketiga

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @n.hidayahabdullah, kelihatan wanita itu dan suaminya sedang berada di sebuah kedai.Apa yang mencuri tumpuan adalah apabila dia tiba-tiba mengeluarkan pregnancy test yang terdapat dua garis di atasnya kepada si suami.Lebih melucukan adalah apabila sebaik saja suaminya melihat pregnancy test itu, dia kelihatan sangat terkejut dan memberikan reaksi spontan."Pregnant? Seriouslah? Sumpah? Bila masa pulak tu? Alhamdulillah," katanya suaminya.

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"Amboi bang, bila masa ya dia tanya. Tiba-tiba hilang ingatan haha" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video tersebut telah meraih 350.7K views, 17.1K likes dan 3.6K shares di laman TikTok.Tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat reaksi lelaki itu masih tidak menyangka isterinya sedang hamil anak mereka yang ketiga.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Newlyweds Scammed By Wedding Planner Who Didn't Show Up For Their Wedding Reception

A wedding reception is supposed to be a momentous, joyous occasion to celebrate a couple's marriage.
However, a couple in Kuala Lumpur might remember their special day for something else after their wedding planner failed to show up.

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Things went wrong  for 24-year-old Nur Izzati Zulkafli and her family, when her wedding planner allegedly made false promises about helping the couple make the necessary preparations for their wedding reception that was held last Saturday, 24 March.It was reported that the no-show wedding planner had been paid RM17,350 to assist the family in preparations for the wedding reception as well as the kenduri (wedding banquet) that was held earlier on 15 February.However, the couple and their family members were left scrambling and ended up doing everything on their own for their attending guests during the wedding reception.

Nur Izzati's mother, Hapizah Abdul Ghani, fought to hold back tears as she was saddened by the whole incident

Hapizah Abdul Ghani
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"This was the first wedding reception in the family. It was tense and chaotic that day as we needed to find restaurants and cooking utensils to prepare for the meals after the company representative failed to turn up," Hapizah said in a press conference yesterday, 28 March, as reported by New Straits Times (NST). "I was holding my tears during the ceremony to entertain relatives and guests. Only God knows how I felt that day." According to Hapizah, she attempted to contact the wedding planner several times that day but to no avail.

It was learned that Hapizah had even met with the company representatives one night before the reception before she lost contact with them

Hapizah said that the package offered to the newly weds was quite a bargain, as it included meals for 1,200 guests, bridal dishes, wedding reception stage, make-up, and PA system.She also revealed that the company apparently threatened to file a summons against her son after he posted about the incident on his Facebook account."I hope they return the money. We are not a wealthy family. My kids are still studying, my husband is suffering from heart disease, the incident has added to our burden," she was quoted as saying by NST.

The company involved has allegedly cheated at least nine customers, resulting in losses amounting to RM500,000 by offering inexpensive wedding packages

Hapizah (second from right) and Liew (most right) with the other victims.
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Gerakan public services complaints bureau deputy chief Ben Liew Pok Boon said in the same press conference that a total of nine victims of the alleged scam have come forward to file complaints.Berita Harian reported Liew as saying that each complainant claimed they suffered losses between RM10,000 to RM20,000. He added that the wedding planner company, which is based in Sungai Buloh, is believed to have been in operations since 2016.Liew believes that there are more victims out there, and urged individuals who have been involved with this company to come forward to help assist them in the case. According to him, as reported by Malaysia Gazette, most victims only realised they have been duped after the company representative disappeared upon receiving full payment.

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[VIDEO] “Tak Tengok Manual” - Nak Show Off Water Flosser Baru, Sekali Lain Pula Jadinya

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Pada zaman moden ini, terdapat banyak teknologi baru yang canggih

Kebiasaannya, kita akan guna berus gigi untuk membersihkan gigi. Kini, ramai orang sudah menggunakan berus gigi elektrik dan water flosser bagi menjaga kesihatan dan kebersihan gigi masing-masing.Namun, lain pula yang terjadi dalam video yang viral di TikTok ini di mana seorang lelaki menggunakan water flosser telah mendapat perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @kochikitio fail  original sound - Kidi Kid - Kidi Kid

Baru nak tunjuk cara guna water flosser, sekali lain pula yang terjadi

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @kochikitio di TikTok, kelihatan seorang lelaki sedang ingin menggunakan water flosser yang baru dibelinya.Namun, apa yang menghiburkan ramai adalah apabila lelaki itu tidak tahu cara menggunakan water flosser dengan betul dan air yang keluar daripada alat itu sangat laju sehingga merecik.

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“Tapi sumpah dah beli jenis yang sama kuat gila pressure dia rasa gusi nak cabut” - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen menunjukkan pelbagai reaksi terhadap video yang dikongsikan.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah mendapat 88.9K views, 7.9K likes dan 294 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Okay tak tu, bang? Itulah padahnya kalau tak tengok manual sebelum guna :p

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Malaysia’s New Browser Will Block All “Haram” Sites

There's a new web browser in town, and it helps you "avoid haram"!
Introducing, Salam Browser.

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The relatively new browser, which is still in the Beta stage, is said to be a Chromium-based browser that adheres to Islamic adab (manners). According to Salam Browser's website, using the product will help to "maintain the purity of your heart and benefits your values".  Salam, which was built based on the open-source Chromium browser project, is developed by SBRO Online Security Solutions (SBRO), a Malaysian security software company focused on ASEAN countries.

Here are some of the main features of the shariah-compliant web browser:

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1. Avoid haram Salam alerts users of more than 1.4 million webpages that contain pornography, gambling, and other offensive materials or harmful content. It also helps to eliminate adult and violent content in image and video search results.2. Helps serve communitySalam invites users to make the browser better by reporting harmful contents. "Submit undetected harmful webpages to our blacklist and you will be protecting other Salam users," the page stated.3. Prevents privacy invasionTo ensure that users have the maximum security online, Salam browser hides users' geolocation with built-in free VPN service. It also claims to block the tracking of users' online activity to secure users' personal data from abuse.

Salam browser displays a hadith on its new tab page.
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Another interesting feature is that the browser will display a hadith each time a new tab is opened. Salam Browser, which uses the tagline 'Browser that cares because you do', only works on Windows at the moment.Those who are interested can download the browser here.


"Panggil Ayah Jelah" - Banyak Kali Ajar Anak Sebut Abi, Sekali Dia Panggil B*bi Pula

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Memiliki anak kecil selalunya akan menceriakan suasana di rumah

Iyalah, merekalah penghibur hati ibu bapa. Kadang gelagat mereka yang comel memang membuatkan kita geram. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok yang memaparkan seorang budak perempuan memanggil abinya dengan panggilan lain telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @abi_chempaka Jenuh ajar panggil abi,boleh pulak dia babi kan kita #abichempaka #chempakanurimani #fypp  original sound - Abi_Chempaka - Abi_Chempaka

Dah ajar panggil abi, tapi masih tersasul panggil babi

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang budak perempuan sedang berbual dengan ayahnya di ruang tamu. Namun apa yang lebih menghiburkan adalah apabila budak itu dilihat memanggil ayahnya babi. Perkara itu sangat melucukan apabila ayahnya sudah bekali-kali mengajarnya untuk menyebut abi dan bukan babi. Lihat video sambungan itu di bawah:

  @abi_chempaka Kepada yg komen like follow terima kasih tak dapat reply sebab terlampau banyak,terus support tt Abi_Chempaka #selamatberpuasa #abichempaka #tiktokviralvideo #fypviral  original sound - Abi_Chempaka - Abi_Chempaka

"Lembut je makian dia, ni kira derhaka ke?" - Netizen

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Arinna Erin Wira: "Being A Hijabi Never Stopped Me From Doing The Things I Love"

Malaysian model, Arinna Erin Wira, is creating waves after she was featured on Nike's new modest swimwear line for Muslim women

			My grandma literally dunked me in the water and that was history.
        Arinna Erin Wira.

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Yesterday, Arinna took to her Instagram to celebrate how being a Hijabi has never been a hurdle in her journey to do greater things

In the Instagram post, Arinna describes how she loves swimming."I can safely say swimming is my second nature because when I do, I feel at peace, I feel light and just... happy," the Malaysian model, who lives in the United Kingdon, wrote."Being a hijabi never stopped me from doing the things I love, it's a part of me that I cherish, not something that limits my journey to do greater things."

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Arinna acknowledges that Islam encourages to be healthy, but the struggle Muslim women encounter when looking for "the perfect swimsuit that covers our aurah" has led many to avoid swimming

"Although I've never let anything stop me from swimming, I still wanted a swimsuit that was functional and not just aesthetically pleasing to look at," she writes, adding that the Nike swimsuit is the answer to this.

			The moment I put on the Nike Victory swimsuit, it felt right. It served its purpose and swimming in it was effortless.

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She ends her post, which has gone viral with over 5,400 likes at the time of writing, asking women to never themselves. "Just Do It."

         View this post on Instagram           Nike Victory Swim Collection I love swimming. I can safely say swimming is my second nature because when I do, I feel at peace, I feel light and just... happy. Being a hijabi never stopped me from doing the things I love, It’s a part of me that I cherish, not something that limits my journey to do greater things. We all know the struggle of looking for the perfect swimsuit that covers our aurah and for some, they’d just avoid swimming altogether. It is encouraged in Islam to be active, to be healthy; this includes swimming. Although I’ve never let anything stop me from swimming, I still wanted a swimsuit that was functional and not just aesthetically pleasing to look at. The moment I put on the @nike Victory swimsuit, it felt right. It served its purpose and swimming in it was effortless. I’m a firm believer and advocate of trying new things, doing the things I love and making sure it’ll all be worth it in the end, whatever it may be. Never limit yourself, Just Do It. A post shared by  Arinna Erin Wira (@arinna.erin) on Dec 12, 2019 at 1:51am PST

Read about Nike's modest swimsuit line here:

                A Malaysian Model Is One Of The Faces Of Nike's New Hijabi Swimwear Line

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Risau Bagasi Lebih 7kg? Sini Kami Ajar 10 Cara Untuk 'Travel Light' Dan Ringankan Beg

Ya ampun! Kecoh betul orang ramai bila AirAsia announced polisi bagasi 7kg.

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Sebenarnya, AirAsia dah perkenalkan polisi ini sejak beberapa tahun lalu. Kalau tak silap kami, dua tahun lepas kot. Lepas tu, bukan AirAsia je yang implement undang-undang ni. Korang naiklah apa-apa airlines pun kat luar sana, semuanya pakai polisi yang sama.Nak tahu lebih lanjut, boleh baca kat sini.

Jadi, kenapa nak complain?

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Itulah, bila AirAsia buat tak kisah, korang ambil kesempatan. Ada ke patut beg besar gedabak sampai 80 liter pun pergi bawak masuk dalam kapal terbang. Mana boleh!So, bila dah makin ramai yang tak ada courtesy sumbat beg besar-besar, AirAsia mula menghidu behaviour yang tak bermoral ini dan mula memperketat lagi sekuriti dan menguatkuasa lagi polisi.Lepas ni, say no more to huge luggage in the cabin. Kalau nak jugak bawak beg besar, sila check-in beg ya. Jadilah penumpang yang bertanggungjawab.Complain pung pang sana sini bukan boleh selesai masalah pun, ye dok?

Okay, enough with that. Sekarang ni, ramai orang rasa 7kg tu macam sikit sangat dan tak tahu macam mana nak pack light for flight.

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Untuk melegakan sedikit kerunsingan yang bermain di minda anda semua, kami dari TSG #KasiJadi rasa terpanggil untuk membantu. Jangan salah anggap, kami ni bukannya expert pun dalam bidang traveling. Ilmu tu ada lah sikit-sikit tapi tak cukup imba lagilah. Hehe.Apa-apa pun, kami kat sini nak share sikit 10 cara untuk pack light bagi memastikan beg korang ringan dan tak lebih 7kg. Senarainya ada di bawah:

1. Make sure benda alah ni ada masa packing: digital luggage scale atau penimbang berat beg

Beg 26.5kg confirm tak lepas.
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Alat ini sememangnya tidak membantu meringankan beg pun. Cuma, bila dah ada, bolehlah korang timbang berat beg korang tu lepas dah packing. Kalau lebih 7kg, kurangkan barang. Kalau kurang 7kg, boleh sumbat lagi barang.Bukan apa, kan lebih mudah urusan kita kalau kita dah siap-siap timbang beg dulu sebelum bergerak ke airport. Takkan dah sampai airport baru sibuk nak timbang. Nanti kelam kabut pulak nak kena punggah beg, semata-mata untuk pastikan berat beg tidak melebihi 7kg.Seriously, leceh gila kalau jadi macam tu. Jadi, belilah satu digital luggage scale ya.

2. Tak ada travel towel? Pergi dapatkan satu.

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Daripada gambar di atas, korang boleh tengok sendiri betapa bezanya saiz tuala biasa dan 'tuala melancong'. Tuala selalunya akan jadi benda yang paling banyak makan space dalam beg. Sekali dah taruk tuala, terus makan 1/3 ruangan.Travel towel ni memang banyak membantu. Dah lah kecil, ringan pulak tu. Lagi best, fabrik mikrofiber pada travel towel ni mempunyai kuasa serapan air yang sangat baik. Senang kata, lepas korang mandi, tak ada masalah langsung kalau nak lap badan sampai kering.It works so effortlessly!Travel towel ni boleh korang dapatkan di kedai sukan seperti Decathlon dan Sports Direct.

3. Toiletries tu tak payahlah bawak banyak-banyak

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Dah nama pun travel, bawak yang penting jelah. Antaranya:1. Sabun mandi2. Shampoo3. Pencuci muka4. Berus gigi5. Ubat gigi6. Sunblock7. Perfume mini8. Make up9. Shaver (optional)Ya, nampak macam banyak. Ada 9 benda semuanya.Tapi, korang kena tahu kastam tak benarkan item-item ini dibawa masuk sekiranya sukatan setiap satu melebihi 100ml. Kalau sukatan dalam gram pulak, ada yang cakap mesti kurang daripada 100g. Tapi kami tak berapa sure pulak pasal ni. Yang penting, bawah 100ml itu pasti!Apa yang korang boleh buat? Kenalah sediakan tube kecil untuk letak sabun, shampoo bagai semua tu, kemudian masukkan dalam satu bekas kecil. Senang, semua benda kat satu tempat je.Kan dah jimat space tu.Tiub-tiub dan bekas kecil ni semuanya korang boleh beli kat Daiso.

Ini contohnya. Memang jimat ruang dan ringan!
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4. Bawak backpack dan elak guna beg tarik bertayar

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Yang ni simple. Sudah terang lagi bersuluh yang beg tarik ni lebih berat daripada backpack. Belum packing pun dah berat apatah lagi kalau penuh dengan barang-barang. Beg sahaja dah almost 3kg. Itu yang saiz sederhana. Yang besar lagilah berat.So, elakkan.Bawak backpack lagi bagus. Lebih ringan dan lebih senang nak move around terutamanya bila kat escalator ataupun tangga, dan juga bila berjalan kat permukaan yang tak rata. Nak naik bukit, naik gunung pun tak ada masalah. Barulah backpacker!Disarankan juga agar korang dapatkan beg bersaiz 30 liter atau maksimum 40 liter kalau nak bawak masuk dalam kapal terbang. Kalau lebih daripada tu, takut tak lepas.

5. Baju kena gulung, bukan lipat

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Space dah lah tak banyak dan kalau boleh nak jimat. Macam mana? Baju-baju dan seluar-seluar yang korang nak bawak tu kenalah gulung dan jangan lipat. Percayalah, ini salah satu tip yang paling common dipakai oleh mana-mana backpacker dan traveler dari seluruh dunia.Bukan sahaja jimat space, proses menggulung tu selalunya lebih cepat daripada melipat. Gulung juga akan menjadikan backpack nampak lebih kemas dan teratur. Kalau bercakap soal baju renyuk pulak, rasanya dua-dua pun macam lebih kurang sama je. Hehe.Tapi takpe, selalunya hotel akan provide seterika untuk korang gosok baju. Kadang-kadang ada hotel yang tak sediakan dalam bilik, tapi korang kena mintak kat reception counter.Eh, dah terpesong cakap pasal baju renyuk pulak. Nasihat kami, kalau nak jimat space dan bawak banyak baju, sila gulung!

6. Plan sebelum mula packing dan jangan buat last minute

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Ini serius penting!Ok, sebelum korang pack, senaraikan balik korang punya aktiviti sewaktu travel nanti. Contohnya kalau pergi Phuket, korang kena tentukan apa jenis aktiviti yang korang akan buat pada hari pertama sampai ke hari terakhir. Seperti contoh:Phuket day 1: Sampai hotel, santai kat Patong Beach, makan malam, jalan-jalan sekitar PatongPhuket day 2: Island hopping di Phi Phi Island sampai petang (ada snorkeling), malam santai-santai jePhuket day 3: Island hopping ke James Bond Island sampai petang (tak ada snorkeling), malam pergi makan Thai seafoodPhuket day 4: Shopping di Premium Outlet Phuket, layan sunset di Promthep Cape, malam last shopping di PatongPhuket day 5: Pulang ke tanah air dengan hati gembira dan poket yang sedikit laraYes, kena senaraikan semua, lepas tu korang kena bayangkan gambar-gambar yang korang akan ambil dan upload ke social media nanti supaya nak nampak cantik.Contohnya, kalau ada aktiviti masuk hutan, elakkan pakai baju hijau. Sebab nanti ambil gambar langsung tak nampak orang, nampak hijaaauuuu je. So, pakailah baju merah. Barulah gambar cantik! Ehem!Bila dah ada semua ni, barulah boleh plan nak pakai baju apa untuk aktiviti apa dan pada hari apa. Yang penting, jangan buat last minute!Nak packing kena bertenang.

Nak lagi padu, buat macam ni. Setiap hari ada satu gulungan pakaian khas untuk korang pakai. Tak payah pening-pening nak decide kemudian.
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7. Pakai pakaian paling berat masa naik kapal terbang

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Dah tahu berat, tak payahlah masuk beg.Masa pergi airport dan nak naik flight, pakai baju yang selesa dan kemas (baju kolar boleh, kemeja pun boleh), pakai jaket tebal sikit untuk tahan sejuk, seluar jeans, stokin tebal, kasut jalan yang selesa (preferably kasut jogging sebab ada banyak span dan cushion yang tak menyakitkan kaki), dan topi.Kalau nak bawak neck pillow untuk keselesaan di bahagian tengkuk, boleh gantung terus kat leher tu. Kalau nak masuk beg jugak, beli yang inflatable supaya boleh lipat dan tak makan space.Ingat, apa-apa yang masuk beg mestilah ringan dan mampu menjimatkan ruang bagasi.

8. Recommended clothing during travel: Dri-Fit

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Baju Dri-Fit memang ringan guys. Inilah baju yang orang pakai buat bersukan atau dalam erti kata lain, baju jersi. Kalau tak silap, dalam setiap trip yang kami pergi, mesti kami akan bawak banyak baju Dri-Fit. Terutamanya bila trip tu memerlukan kami untuk melakukan aktiviti lasak (which we do all the time).Kami suka baju Dri-Fit ni sebab:1. Ringan2. Tak banyak makan space3. Senang basuh4. Cepat kering5. Sesuai untuk buat aktiviti6. Bentuknya kekal7. Renyuk sikit jeDisebabkan sekarang ni dah jarang bersukan, jadi bila je nak pakai baju Dri-Fit, kan? Masa travel lah nak pakai!

Ini dia kami pakai baju Dri-Fit khas TSG #KasiJadi di Bohey Dulang, Sabah.
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9. Bawak baju 'transformers'

Hihi. Bukan baju budak-budak yang ada gambar Optimus Prime tu yang kami maksudkan. Baju 'transformers' ni bermaksud baju atau jaket atau sweater atau seluar atau apa sahaja jenis pakaian yang boleh 'dikecilkan' atau packable. Sebijik macam Transformers yang boleh bertukar daripada kereta kecil menjadi sebuah robot gergasi berkuasa tinggi!Selalunya, pakaian sebegini sememangnya ringan dan direka khas untuk travel. Selain itu, sifatnya yang packable ini sangatlah awesome sebab dapat jimat space yang banyak untuk diletakkan dalam beg.Paling popular tentunya UNIQLO Down Jacket yang berharga RM200++.

UNIQLO down jacket yang diperagakan oleh Carmen Soo dan Fahrin Ahmad.
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Mungkin ada yang tertanya-tanya, "Macam mana pakaian sebegini boleh dikecilkan? Sounds impossible!"Well my friend, it is not. Boleh tengok video kat bawah ni for your reference. Serius power!

10. Paling senang, pack less

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Pack less and enjoy the trip!Nak jadi backpacker kena kental sikitlah bang. Tak boleh semua benda nak selesa. Nak tak nak kena korbankan juga satu dua benda yang tak penting. Atau nak lagi ekstrem, bawak pakaian dan barang seminimal yang mungkin.Masa travel nanti pandai-pandailah basuh baju ke, beli baju kat sana ke, tak payah shampoo ke, dan lain-lain. Maklumlah, bila kita tengah bergerak dari satu tempat ke satu tempat yang lain, kadang-kadang memang agak susah untuk pastikan barang yang kita bawak tidak melebihi kuota 7kg tersebut.

That is all! Kami harap tips yang kami bagi ni sedikit sebanyak dapat membantu korang untuk travel lepas ni.

TSG #KasiJadi di Mersing!
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Tapi, kalau rasa leceh sangat, kalau rasa macam nak bawak semua benda, bawak je. Yang penting, check-in bagasi dan bayar fees yang telah ditetapkan (kalau naik AirAsia lah).Apa-apa pun, nak travel kenalah enjoy!

Follow kami di Instagram @tsgkasijadi untuk lebih banyak adventure dan gambar-gambar yang WOW!

TSG #KasiJadi adalah sekumpulan sahabat yang tak henti-henti berkeliaran. Mana kami mahu pergi, kami kasi jadi!

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Lebih 16k ‘Shares’, Wanita Ini Kongsi Tip & Produk Paling Efektif Untuk Merawat ‘Breakout’

Setiap orang mesti akan berdepan dengan masalah kulit yang akhirnya akan membuat kita hilang keyakinan diri. Sampai kadang-kadang nak keluar rumah pun segan, kan?

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Namun, setiap masalah mesti ada penyelesaiannya.Baru-baru ini, seorang wanita, Lina Shaari telah kongsi cara untuk merawat breakout di akaun Facebook miliknya yang telah mencapai 16K shares ketika artikel ini ditulis.

Lina telah berkongsi produk yang dapat mengurangkan breakout dan mengurangkan kesan parut. Tetapi beliau juga mengingatkan bahawa produk-produk ini tidak semuanya sesuai untuk semua orang kerana jenis kulit yang berbeza.

Namun beliau turut menjelaskan bahawa semua produk ini adalah selamat dan boleh didapatkan di farmasi, Watsons & Sephora.Jelasnya, masalah jerawat tidak semestinya berpunca daripada salah pakai produk kosmetik sahaja. Ada juga faktor lain yang menjadikan muka anda mengalami breakout.Harus difahamkan bahawa setiap produk mengambil masa untuk berkesan. Tiada istilah pakai sekali, terus kulit pulih. Jadi apa rahsianya untuk pulih? Baca di bawah:

Untuk pencuci muka, beliau mencadangkan Cetaphil, Az Clear Action dan Aiken Tea Tree Oil

Image via Facebook / Lina Shaari

Bagi ubat jerawat atau antibiotik pula, Lina mencadangkan T3 Mycin, Drying Lotion Marion Badescu, Topicil dan Aiken Tea Tree. Untuk ubat yang mengandungi antibiotik, sebaiknya berjumpa dengan doktor yang lebih arif tentang hal ini.

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Bagi ubat parut pula, beliau menggunakan Mederma, Dermatix, dan VCO / Virgin Coconut Oil Moss Mayra untuk mengurangkan kesan parut di muka

Image via Facebook / Lina Shaari

Bagaimanapun, Lina mengakui bahawa masalah parut memang sukar untuk diselesaikan. Cuma jika digunakan secara konsisten, pasti kesan parut akan berkurangan.

Dan yang terakhir, gunakan Cetaphil untuk pelembap muka atau moisturizer

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Menurut Lina, masalah jerawat akan menyebabkan kulit kering. Sebab itulah penggunaan moisturizer sangat penting bagi memastikan muka sentiasa lembap dan bermaya.

Apa-apa pun, tak kiralah produk apa pun yang anda gunakan, kalau tak konsisten mesti tak jadi. Bukan senang nak dapatkan kulit cantik. Maka benarlah apa orang kata, “beauty is pain”.

Namun, dengan adanya rutin penjagaan kulit yang konsisten, pasti kulit anda akan beransur pulih. Good luck guys!

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                Beli Krim Berkilo-Kilo Dari Negara Jiran, Bawa Balik Dan Jadikan Jenama Kosmetik Sendiri

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Grab Malaysia Issues Public Apology Over Alleged Rape Of A Female Passenger

It was about 4am on Sunday, 11 June when a woman who was on her way home from an outing was allegedly raped by a Grab driver

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According to media reports, the 29-year-old victim is an online trader and had hired a driver via the ride-hailing service on that fateful day.  The single mother of two children reportedly got into the suspect's car in a state of drunkenness from a karaoke centre in Petaling Jaya to her house in Bandar Putra Permai, Seri Kembangan in Selangor.  During the ride home, the suspect attacked and subsequently raped the victim in his car but she couldn't defend herself because she was too intoxicated to put up a fight.  The incident happened nearby the victim's house and the suspect eventually drove the victim home.

The woman lodged a police report on the incident at about 3pm. The police launched a manhunt and went on to arrest the suspect on the same day.

The 30-year-old suspect was arrested at his house in Sungai Buloh at about 10pm on Sunday. The police also seized the suspect's Perodua Myvi and the clothing that he was wearing during the alleged crime that he had committed.  It was reported that initial investigations have revealed that the suspect, who has no criminal records, has been working as a GrabCar driver for the last six months and he usually picked up passengers late at night until early morning. The court has issued a six-day remand order for the suspect yesterday, 12 June. The police said that the case is being investigated under Section 376 of the Penal Code for rape, which prescribes a maximum jail term of 20 years and whipping upon conviction.

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Meanwhile, Grab Malaysia has responded to the case by issuing a public apology

Grab Malaysia country head Sean Goh, said in a statement yesterday, 12 June, that the incident was "deeply distressing" and the company is committed to assisting and providing support to the passenger and her family. The firm added that it is giving its full cooperation to the police and relevant authorities.Goh revealed that the driver involved has been immediately removed from their service pending police investigation and stressed that Grab has a zero tolerance policy for any crime and serious misconduct by drivers.  "The safety of both our passengers and drivers is, and always will be, a priority for Grab. I am truly sorry that we have let down our users and community in this instance, and humbly ask our passengers and drivers to please allow us to keep improving the safety and reliability of our service," read the statement.

Currently, there is a panic button exclusive to drivers but Grab is intensifying efforts to make the button available for passengers as well

At the moment, the Grab mobile application is equipped with a panic button that only Grab drivers can use to immediately contact the police during emergencies.Grab said that they are "expediting their plans" to extend the feature to passengers as well so that any passenger may immediately notify the authorities if they feel they are in danger by using the in-app panic button.The company has reiterated that it is committed to continuing its rigorous screening process and criminal background checks on its drivers, and is constantly looking into other measures to increase the safety of both passengers and drivers.

Do you think a 'panic button' feature could help to create a better and safer experience for passengers? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

This incident comes just days after several controversial cases related to ride-hailing services were reported recently:

                What was the driver's side of the story? Uber stands by while police investigate robbery and students' claims

The victims lost their mobile phones, watch, car key, and cash in the alleged robbery.

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                Malaysian Woman Who Lost Her Child After Being Robbed By Uber Driver To Sue The Company

She was robbed last week when she was a month into her pregnancy.

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Air Selangor: Water Disruption In Klang Valley To Last At Least Another 4 Days

Air Selangor chief executive officer (CEO) Suhaimi Kamaralzaman just announced that the sudden water disruption in Klang Valley may last another four days

He mentioned this during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur today, 4 September.

Sidang media oleh Encik Suhaimi Kamaralzaman, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Suhaimi Kamaralzaman mengenai henti tugas LRA SSP 1, 2, 3 dan Rantau Panjang.Posted by Air Selangor on Friday, September 4, 2020

He noted that the current water contamination levels are unsafe for treatment or consumption

"Currently the water contamination levels are at 1TON so it's still not safe for consumption. It needs to be at 0TON and must produce the same results three times during testing before we are able to use the water," Suhaimi said.

"Once we resume operations, users will start getting access to water but only after at least four days."

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Suhaimi also assured that a team of experts have been sent out to investigate the contamination of the Selangor River which caused the closure of four water plants

In a previous statement by Air Selangor, the company noted that the closure of four water treatment plants is the reason behind the unplanned water disruption.Today, they announced that the water treatment plants namely Rantau Panjang Water Treatment Plant and Sungai Selangor Water Treatment Plants Phase 1, 2, and 3, are still unable to resume operations.

SIARAN MEDIA: LOJI RAWATAN AIR SUNGAI FASA 1, 2, 3 DAN RANTAU PANJANG MASIH BELUM BEROPERASIPosted by Air Selangor on Friday, September 4, 2020

Meanwhile, state environment, green technology, science, technology and innovation, and consumer affairs committee chairman Hee Loy Sian told Selangorkini that a machine factory in Rawang is currently under investigation for allegedly polluting the Selangor River with oil waste.

The machine factory under investigation for polluting the Selangor River was previously compounded RM60,000 for a similar offence:

                Water Disruption In Klang Valley Allegedly Linked To Machine Factory In Rawang

Due to the river contamination, four water treatment plants have been forced to halt operations, thus affecting over ...

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Pernah Dimarahi Nurse, Wanita Kongsi Dirinya Alami 'Postpartum Depression' Ini Jadi Bualan

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

Wanita selepas bersalin semestinya mempunyai emosi yang lebih sensitif

Iyalah, mereka telah mengharungi pelbagai rasa sakit selama sembilan bulan. Oleh sebab itu, akan ada yang mengalami postpartum depression untuk sesetengah orang.Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah posting di Twitter yang memaparkan seorang wanita berkongsi pengalamannya semasa melahirkan anak telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat posting itu di bawah:

Postpartum depression is real. I kenalah tipu ngan jantan ke, kena bully ke apa, i tkpernah kena severe depression smpai kna refer hospital. Tpi sbb i beranak, hari ke-2 kena maki ngan nurse, nurse tu ckp “i tk layak jadi ibu”, everyday i nangis, everyday i ckp i tknk anak pic.twitter.com/j4XlZe5QNg— bullehhh (@lisaa_aa98) June 12, 2023

Pernah kena marah dengan nurse, siap cakap tak boleh jadi ibu yang baik

Menerusi posting berkenaan, kelihatan seorang wanita sedang meluahkan isi hatinya semasa melahirkan anak di sebuah hospital. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila pada awalnya dia tidak percaya yang wanita akan menghidap postpartum depression, namun dia sendiri pernah mengalaminya. "I kenalah tipu ngan jantan ke, kena bully ke apa, i tak pernah kena severe depression sampai kna refer hospital. Tapi sebab i beranak, hari ke-2 kena maki dengan nurse, nurse tu ckp “i tak layak jadi ibu”, everyday i nangis, everyday i cakap i tak nak anak", katanya.

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Dia juga berkongsi bahawa ibu dan kakaknya yang tolong menjaga bayinya sebab dia merasa tidak happy sepanjang melahirkan anak. Wanita itu turut percaya bahawa ibu yang berpantang mempunyai emosi yang sangat lemah. Dia juga mengharapkan supaya jururawat di luar sana lebih peka dan sensitif untuk menjadi ibu yang baru melahirkan.Puncanya berlaku apabila bayinya menangis selama 4 jam tidak berhenti walaupun telah diberi susu dan pampers telah ditukar. Disebabkan risau akan ada apa-apa yang terjadi pada bayi itu, dia memanggil nurse dengan menggunakan button kerana tidak dibenarkan berjalan ke kaunter. Tanpa mengetahui lebih lanjut, nurse itu telah memarahi wanita tersebut. Wanita itu terpaksa tutup lampu dan menangis. Pada keesokan hari, rupa-rupanya bayinya itu demam. Lebih mengejutkan lagi adalah apabila wanita itu pergi ke klinik kesihatan untuk diagnose tentang depression dan traumanya, ada doktor yang mengatakan bahawa dirinya bukan orang yang pertama trauma dengan jururawat daripada hospital berkenaan.

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"Allahuakhbar, semoga awak diberi kesihatan yang baik dan kuat!" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 963K views, 7K retweets dan 9K likes di Twitter, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi masing-masing. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Twitter:

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Semoga akak kuat dan tabah, harapnya jururawat lepas ini lebih peka dan lebih berperikemanusiaan.

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Singapore Cuts Number Of Exams For Students To Avoid 'Competitive Learning'

Singapore's Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced big changes to the overall curriculum structure for both primary and secondary students

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The upcoming changes were announced earlier today, 28 September, reported Channel News Asia.Singapore's education system is arguably one of the best in the world.In the 2015 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) tests, its students took first rank in all three categories of reading, mathematics, and science.

Starting from 2019 onwards, the Ministry will remove weighted assessments and mid-year exams for certain levels of education

All weighted assessments and exams will be removed for Primary 1 and 2 students.According to the MOE press release, weighted assessments take on various modes such as class tests, quizzes, presentations, and group projects.Mid-year examinations will also be removed for Secondary 1 students from next year onwards, while Primary 3, Primary 5, and Secondary 3 will follow in the three years after.

Additionally, some particulars from the report book will be struck out to better support students' learning progress

An example of changes that will be made to the Holistic Development Profile (HDP).
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The Holistic Development Profile (HDP) will no longer list academic indicators such as:- class positions,- level positions,- minimum and maximum marks,- mean subject grades, and- overall total marks scored.Subjects with failed marks will also no longer be underlined or coloured to mark its difference.Singapore's MOE said the reasoning behind the removal of these indicators "help students to focus on their learning progress and discourage excessive peer comparisons", reported Channel News Asia.

Singapore Education Minister Ong Ye Kung told school leaders that the change was necessary to help young children understand that "learning is not a competition"

Singapore Education Minister Ong Ye Kung.
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"I know that 'coming in first or second', in class or level, has traditionally been a proud recognition of a student's achievement," Ong said, as reported by The Straits Times."But removing these indicators is for a good reason, so that the child understands from young that learning is not a competition, but a self-discipline they need to master for life."


Suka Twister Fries? McDonald's Kini Perkenal Spicy Twister McShaker Pula. Bestnya!

Twister Fries memang sudah tentu sedap! Bagaimana pula jika Twister Fries digabungkan dengan McShaker Fries?

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Hanya dengan tambahan RM2.50, anda kini boleh menikmati Spicy Twister McShaker. Bukan biasa-biasa tau!

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Twister Fries yang terhad ini sememangnya enak kerana penuh dengan flavour dan rempah ratus. Tetapi digabungkan pula dengan perencah McShaker, memang layan punyalah!Menu yang terbaru ini hanya boleh didapati dalam masa yang terhad tau!

Bukan itu sahaja, McDonald's juga mengembalikan Taro Pie yang unik dan begitu lazat sekali!

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Anda boleh mendapatkan Spicy Twister McShaker yang menarik ini di semua cawangan McDonald's tau. Jom serbu sekarang! :D

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2 Boys Filmed Themselves Giggling While Destroying Food Items At A FamilyMart In Nilai

Netizens are calling for action to be taken against a group of boys in Nilai after a video showing one of them destroying food items at a convenience store went viral

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The one-minute video, believed to have been filmed at FamilyMart in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, shows one boy giggling and squeezing cakes and sandwiches on display while his friends goaded him on

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He also messed up the display by moving several items from its original placements. Taking his inappropriate behaviour to another level, he uncovered a bowl of salad and even opened a bottle of milk tea to take a sip before putting it back on the shelf.The store has just opened for business on 15 June, and is reported to be the Japanese chain's first outlet in Negeri Sembilan.

Originally posted on Instagram Stories by one of the boys, the video soon made its way to Twitter and Facebook. It spread like wildfire, sparking outrage amongst Malaysians who criticised the boys for their uncivilised behaviour:

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Some even called for the police to get involved:

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Soon after the video went viral, the boy posted an "explanation" video claiming that he had purchased all the items they'd squeezed and opened:

Dia buat penerangan dah, katanya semua makanan tu dia dah bayar.

Ps: kalau bayar, tunjuk la resit.Posted by Media Malaya on Thursday, 20 June 2019

However, a netizen revealed that they did not actually purchase any of the destroyed items, prompting the boy to post an apology video claiming he had apologised to the store's employees:

Dah mintak maaf tapi ig story yg dia cakap BELI at the first and sound semua netizen suruh cakap pakai otak tu memang org tak boleh accept. pic.twitter.com/GTfI45cnsC—   (@iamajayrahman) June 20, 2019

FamilyMart has since responded to the incident. In a statement sent to SAYS, the convenience store chain thanked Malaysians for their concern and confirmed that they are currently investigating the matter.

"Firstly, we truly appreciative of all the concern as well as support to FamilyMart. At this moment, the team is aware of the situation and it is currently in the midst of investigation," it wrote. "Again, thank you for the great support as well as patience in the matter as we work with relevant departments to bring closure to this."

You can watch the original video here:

Family mart mesti menyesal bukak cawangan dekat Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. pic.twitter.com/dyW76ElQ0k— Pedoq, what is this behavior? (@pedoqpop) June 20, 2019


[VIDEO] A Simple Beginner's Guide To Mengundi

It's time to vote, guys! The Election Commission announced earlier today that the 14th General Election will be held on 9 May 2018.

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This means polling day.
Okay, it may be a familiar concept to many but it can be a little confusing for new voters or the forgetful ones…

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If questions like "What must I bring? How do I pick the candidate of my choice?" are popping into your head, here's a beginner's guide on some dos and don'ts when voting:

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Happy voting and JANGAN #UNDIROSAK! :)

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Malaysian CEO Introduces Work From Home As A Permanent Option

"Working from home is now a permanent option, not just a Movement Control Order (MCO) arrangement."
Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) group CEO Jalil Rasheed said that this is what his company will be implementing from now on.

Running one of the largest fund management companies in Malaysia, Jalil shared that they will be extending the flexibility to work from home for all of their employees."We defied all odds working well past two months virtually. Nothing stopping us from adopting flexibility permanently," he wrote in a series of tweets on 7 May, that has since gone viral.Jalil was appointed last year and is 38 years old, making him the youngest PNB president and CEO, according to New Straits Times.He explained that with this new option, most meetings will be a hybrid of virtual and in-person.

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The flexitime will allow employees to choose the hours they want to work - as long as they deliver the work

"Nobody should be forced to choose work or family, you should be able to do both. And we will facilitate that, the PNB president added, revealing that their average staff age is 39 and many of them have school-going children."Key is trust, and keeping your boss and colleagues informed. And being reachable."He added that many of their staff have thrived during this period and given him positive feedback about the new arrangement, with, of course, exceptions of a few."Some are dying to return to the office, which is understandable as working from home is not for everybody. Not every role can be done from home too like drivers, security, etc." So those who want to return to office will be welcomed to.

			Would there be people who will abuse this? For sure. But policies should not be based on what small fraction of employees may do, but to see the bigger picture of positivity."
        Jalil Rasheed, president and group CEO of Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB)

Jalil explained that to keep people from taking advantage of this initiative, they can deal with the "naughty ones on a piecemeal basis"

They plan to release guidelines and tips for their managers to learn how to manage remote or split teams and to answer any frequently asked questions.Dedicated people will also be assigned for them to turn to if they have any queries.

In addition, Jalil revealed that staff will be equipped with technological hardware. "In return, we expect the same deliverables as being in the office. And to use this flexibility wisely and correctly."Employees will be required to download the MySejahtera app in case of any unfortunate incidents where they will need to contact trace.

Essentially we are giving employees the option to choose how / where they want to work. We will equip them with the tech hardware. In return we expect same deliverables as being in office. And to use this flexibility wisely and correctly.— Jalil Rasheed (@jalilpnb) May 7, 2020

Since his tweets went viral, many were impressed by the CEO's pragmatic style of leadership

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You can check out the full Twitter thread here:

We decided today to extend Work-From-Home for all end May. This was done because schools / childcare centres are not opened yet. Also to ensure that employees can do necessary Hari Raya preparations and have peace of mind with their kids— Jalil Rasheed (@jalilpnb) May 7, 2020

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"Berak Keluar Emas Ke?" - Netizen Teruja Dengar Burger Viral RM460 Ini

Siapa je tak sukakan burger? Banyak burger yang dijual di pasaran sekarang ini, ada burger Ramly, burger McD, Burger King dan macam-macam lagi.

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Tapi... Sebuah hotel di Malaysia telah mengeluarkan satu burger eksklusif yang berharga RM460!

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Burger apa sampai RM460 ni? Ada 100 patty burger dalam burger tu ke? Atau satu set dihidangkan dengan ribuan fries? Atau ada emas dalam tu?

Jeng...jeng...jeng, inilah The Real 460 Golden Burger yang ditawarkan oleh Banyan Tree, Kuala Lumpur!

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Haa, kan dah kata, ada emas rupanya. Aduh, kilauan dan sinaran emas tu, sakit mata! Keempukan roti bun yang disaluti 24K daun emas, disisipkan dengan double Wagyu beef patty, foie gras, veal bacon, eggs sunny side up, gherkins, cheddar cheese, bawang merah, tomato, butter, lettuce dan apple compote. Itu dia, burger yang berharga RM460 yang hanya ditawarkan pada bulan Oktober sahaja.

Sementara itu, burger viral ini telah mendapat pelbagai lontaran komen daripada netizen, ada yang marah, ada yang kelakar...

Hmm, ada yang marah dan tak puas hati....takutnya...

Wanita ini mengatakan bahawa dengan duit yang ada boleh bantu orang yang lebih memerlukan. Lagi-lagi tengah covid ni. Bukan berjoli makan burger mahal. Patut bersedekah je di saat-saat pandemik ni.

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Lelaki ini menyatakan ketidakpuasan hatinya kerana sungguh tidak berbaloi. Burger tu kalau nak lagi nikmat makan dengan kedua-dua tangan dan masukkan ke dalam mulut...Emm sedapnya! Yang ni, tak berbaloi langsung.

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Baik makan mamak jelah daripada nak makan burger 460 ni...haih, rugi dan membazir!

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Patut namakan burger pisau cukur! Mahal sangat...gold digger

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Hm, burger mahal-mahal pun takde kentang? Apalah...

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Ni pula komen netizen yang kelakar:

Wanita ini mengatakan sekarang dah boleh dah propose dengan burger. Tak perlu cincin dah? Ada yang nak dipropose dengan burger emas ke tu?

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"Eh, tak baiklah makan burger dengan emas, nanti sakit perut!" kata salah seorang netizen. Tu la kan, baik makan burger tepi jalan je. Takdelah sakit perut nanti.

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Aip, betul ke lepas telan burger ni, nanti bila buang air besar akan ada emas? Hahaha, menghiburkan betul lah!

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Semua mesti teruja dengan burger kilauan emas tu kan, tapi wanita ini tidak sama sekali...Dia aim pisau!

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Berikut merupakan memes yang kelakar kami jumpa!

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Dengan kesempatan ini, pelbagai strategi pemasaran yang menarik dibuat oleh pelbagai jenama....

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Haa, menarik kan burger blink-blink emas? Adakah anda teruja nak makan? Ke..tak minat?

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12 Toll Plazas Are Going Fully Cashless From September Onwards

Effective 9 September 2015 at 12.00 noon, 12 toll plazas will go fully cashless, with all toll transactions to be conducted electronically via PLUSMiles cards, Touch 'n Go cards or SmartTAGs

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Alternatively, your MyKad can also be used as a Touch 'n' Go card, as long as the T&G logo is at the back of the card. Simply reload at any T&G toll booth or reload counter you come across.

The 12 toll plazas are:

• Penang Bridge toll• SMART Highway toll• Dato Keramat toll on the Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH)• Ayer Panas, Sentul Pasar and Batu tolls on the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE)• Jitra and Bukit Kayu Hitam tolls on the North-South Expressway (PLUS)• Lunas and Kubang Semang tolls on Butterworth-Kulim Expressway (BKE)• Gombak and Bentong tolls on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway (KLK)

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Cashless Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) has already been implemented at the Batu Tiga and Sungai Rasau toll plazas of the Federal Highway since 22 November 2014 to facilitate smoother traffic

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So make sure your PLUSMiles and Touch 'n' Go cards are adequately topped up!

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[VIDEO] "Sedap Ke Air Ketum Tu Dik?" Tiga Pelajar Sanggup Berkongsi RM10 Untuk Membelinya

Viral di media sosial video tiga pelajar perempuan menerusi Facebook yang mendakwa pelajar tersebut minum air ketum dengan harga RM10

Tiga pelajar berkenaan yang hanya berusia 15 tahun dan bersekolah di Bachok, Kelantan, berkongsi duit untuk membeli air ketum itu.Menurut sumber, kejadian itu berlaku pada petang semalam kira-kira jam 2 petang, selepas waktu persekolahan.

Hasil soal siasat, mereka menjelaskan bahawa itu adalah kali pertama mereka mencuba minuman tersebut kerana ingin mengetahui bagaimana rasa sebenar air ketum

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Pihak polis juga sedang mengenal pasti lelaki yang menjual air ketum tersebut untuk tindakan lanjut dan tangkapan akan dibuat dalam masa terdekat.Semakan rekod disiplin dengan pihak sekolah juga mendapati, ketiga-tiga pelajar terbabit tidak mempunyai rekod kesalahan disiplin.

Pihak polis dan sekolah memandang serius akan kes salah laku pelajar terutamanya yang melibatkan kegiatan meminum air ketum

Jika ditangkap, mereka boleh didakwa di bawah Seksyen 30(5) Akta Racun 1952 boleh didenda tidak lebih RM10,000 atau penjara 4 tahun atau kedua-duanya sekali.

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This Beautiful City In Malaysia Is One Of The Top 10 Places To Retire In The World

Kota Kinabalu has been named as one of the best 10 places in the world to retire at by the publishing site, Live and Invest Overseas

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Live and Invest Overseas, which claims to be the "world’s savviest, most experienced, and most trusted source for information on living, retiring, and investing overseas" has put Kota Kinabalu, Sabah at the sixth spot on its new 2016 Retire Overseas Annual Index. The list was curated after months of on-the-ground research, and help from its team of expats, experts, and correspondents.  It was described in great detail in a Live and Invest Overseas 211-page report, and Next Avenue's Richard Eisenberg wrote a simple piece to dissect the important points.His article was featured on Huffington Post and Forbes.

Kota Kinabalu is the only place in Asia that made it to the list

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Sabah's capital was rated as an 'A-' destination for retirement by the company despite scoring only a ‘D+' for infrastructure. Besides that, Kota Kinabalu was highlighted as one of the safest places in the world. "The Sabah region in which Kota Kinabalu is located has historically low crime rates. Other than the usual crimes of opportunity, such as pickpocketing, Kota Kinabalu is very safe. Public drunkenness is outlawed in Malaysia, which reduces levels of petty crime and vandalism."  "We’d never recommend upping stakes and moving somewhere that you’d be in danger. But no city is free of crime, no destination in the world completely safe," it said on its website.

The complete 2016 Retire Overseas Annual Index is as follows:

			1. Algarve, Portugal2. Valletta, Malta3. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico4. Cayo, Belize5. Ljubljana, Slovenia 6. Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia7. Playa del Carmen, Mexico8. Crete, Greece9. Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic10. Ambergris Caye, Belize

Earlier this year, an article on BBC featured Malaysia as one of the top seven places in the world to retire at

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According to Rob Budden, a former Financial Times journalist, Malaysia is an "inexpensive place to live, with International Living placing it among the cheapest places to live in its global cost of living index."  He said that Malaysia offers everything, from tropical beaches and remote rainforests to the high-rise bustle of its capital, Kuala Lumpur. However, he also noted that not everything is cheap here, particularly imported goods due to local taxes.

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Johor School Uses Fingerprint Scanners For Teachers & Parents To Monitor Kids' Attendance

A school in Johor is doing the most to discourage students from skipping classes - by implementing compulsory fingerprint scanning to keep track of their attendance

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After testing out the biometric system in October 2018, SMK Bandar Tenggara officially implemented it this month, becoming the first school in Johor to do so.SMK Bandar Tenggara principal Noraini Mohd Noor said that, "This system was introduced for us to achieve the attendance KPI of 95%," Ajar Malaysia reported.

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Not only are teachers notified of students' attendance after they scan their fingers, but parents are also able to monitor their whereabouts and punctuality through an app

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The information collected by the fingerprint scanners is linked to the PEPATIH MySekolah application, which can be used by parents for RM15 per family after downloading it for free on App Store or Google Play."From the app, I can see what time my child arrives at school," commented one parent.

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In addition to attendance during school hours, the app also displays students' attendance for co-curricular activities as well as their examination results

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The punctuality and attendance of teachers and staff members of the school are also tracked through the fingerprint scanners, according to Satu Johor.

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We Downloaded Najib’s App To Check Out What It Actually Does

Following in the footsteps of Indian premier Narendra Modi, PM Najib Razak has just launched his own mobile app so the rakyat can get the latest updates from the Prime Minister of Malaysia at their fingertips

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The bilingual app, developed by Resonate Digital Sdn. Bhd., was released earlier this week on 9 October for iOS and Android.

So, what does the app do?
For one, you can receive the latest news and updates from all of Najib's social media platforms as well as take a peek into his thoughts via his personal blog.

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The Prime Minister's social media channels - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Flickr - are linked to the app, so you don't have to tap out to access the respective apps.

You can also participate in campaigns to share your ideas and suggestions with the Prime Minister, such as in this pretty nifty #Bajet2017 interactive poll

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You can vote for the ideas that resonate with you, as long as you log in with your social media profiles or create a new one within the app.

The app is now available for iOS and Android on the App Store and Google Play Store respectively.


27-Year-Old M'sian Influencer Shares How She Moved To New Zealand To Live A Slow Life

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Emigrating to another country to escape the hustle culture brewing in Kuala Lumpur is a dream for many people

One Malaysian, Nurul Izzah Ibrahim, made her dream a reality when she took the brave step to leave everything behind to start a slow life in Auckland in October 2022.The Malaysian native recently went viral after sharing the details of her international move on Twitter."Let me preface this by saying that I left simply because I just want to chill and vibe," said the woman."I personally don't want to hustle too hard and I just want to live a slow life, which is impossible in Malaysia, especially in Kuala Lumpur."

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Izzah provided her followers with a step-by-step guide on how she secured her plans to relocate abroad

The 27-year-old first explained the visa approval process, saying she applied for a Work Holiday Visa, which is only available to Malaysians aged 18 to 30."This visa is very limited, with only 1,150 people granted each year. It is also only open once every year, usually in the first quarter," wrote Izzah, adding that a Work Holiday Visa costs RM1,200.Izzah shared that after successfully applying for a visa, it is necessary to open a bank account with any bank in the country to which you are relocating."For your account to be deemed fully functional, you have to make an appointment with any branch nearby your accommodation in New Zealand to verify your identity and get your bank statement printed out," she shared."The process of back and forth emailing documents to the bank to open the account took me roughly one month to complete. "

Izzah in New Zealand.
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She went on to advise her followers that it is critical to apply for an Inland Revenue Department (IRD) tax number in order to work legally in New Zealand

"I arrived in Auckland on 14 November, had a bank appointment on 18 November, and applied for [an] IRD number online on the same day. I got my IRD number Monday morning on 20 November," she wrote."No IRD number and bank account means nobody will employ you here."She then revealed the next and final step in moving abroad, which is to secure a full-time job.Izzah also advised other Malaysians to look for a company with an Accredited Employer Work (AEW) Visa in order to work in the country permanently for up to three years."The company needs to have an Accredited status by the New Zealand government, only then they can sponsor your AEW Visa," she added.

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Izzah revealed that the total cost to move abroad is approximately RM10,900, which is inclusive of the bond money, a one-way flight ticket, and the visa

She also shared that she had quit her nine-to-five office job in Malaysia to work at a small bakery in Auckland, fulfilling her goal of living a slow and peaceful life."I love my job so much. I get to meet different people every day, have fun small talks, and entertain kids who are buying fun buns," she said."All I have to do is ask my customers, 'Do you want your bread sliced? Toast or sandwich?' and that's it."The 27-year-old said that the bakery is paying her NZD27 (RM73) per hour, and that she only has to work from 11am to 6.45pm on weekdays.

The bakery where Izzah is currently working at.
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This 29-year-old Malaysian left his career as a contract house officer in a hospital in Klang Valley to open his own bakery:

                This Ipoh Baker Left His Job As A Doctor To Make Beautiful Wedding Cakes

"People should normalise career shifts. The more we explore, the more we understand our potential."

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A Singaporean Institute of Technical Education (ITE) graduate recently took to Facebook to talk about how much better his life has been since he moved to Australia to work:

                "Life Is Better Overseas" – S'porean Says He Earns 8 Times More Money As An Aussie Plumber

The anonymous man recommended all blue-collar workers to leave Singapore for a better life.

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Road Bully Beats Up Man Who Accidentally Hit His Reversing Car In Cheras

A video of a brutal assault in Cheras Traders Square was uploaded onto social media last night, 20 June

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According to Guang Ming Daily, the incident occurred at around 10pm in Cheras yesterday. At the time of writing, the video has garnered over 60,000 views on Facebook.

Prior to the assault, a Perodua Axia driver had accidentally hit the back of a Nissan Teana while the latter was reversing at the scene of the incident

The viral video then showed the Nissan Teana driver assaulting the man in the Perodua Axia. The victim was also dragged out of his car, and slammed onto the ground while being kicked and punched.

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See Hua reported that although the victim attempted to fight back, he was punched multiple times in the head by the Nissan driver. The assaulter then left him on the ground and drove off. According to the victim's sister, he sustained bruises to his face and broken bones in his hand. He is currently receiving treatment at a hospital.

The case is being investigated under Sections 160 and 323 of the Penal Code for committing affray and voluntarily causing hurt

Guang Ming Daily reported Kajang district police cheif ACP Ahmad Dzaffir as saying that the police are probing the incident although no reports have been lodged over it so far. Meanwhile, the identity of the Nissan driver has been uncovered by netizens, who claimed that he has nine unpaid summonses on top of videos of him being a road bully.

The video can be viewed here:


KFC Has Its Own Phone Now

KFC has partnered with Huawei Technologies to release a new smartphone, for real

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The phone is a special edition of Huawei's Enjoy 7 Plus and has both the Huawei and KFC logos on it.

The phone is matte red with an engraving of good ol’ Colonel Sanders on the back

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It has a 5.5-inch screen, a 13-megapixel rear camera and comes with 3GB of RAM. It also has 32GB of storage that can be expanded up to 128GB with a microSD card. The phone also comes with a fingerprint scanner and a 3,020mAh battery.

The phone also comes with a music app called K-Music

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The app has a jukebox function that allows users to pick music in KFC restaurants in China. Over 4000 outlets in the country support the app.

The phone is limited edition, priced under RM700

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It goes on sale in China today for 1099 yuan (RM695.44).

The collaboration was done to commemorate the 30th anniversary of KFC and Huawei in China

KFC opened its first Chinese restaurant in November 1987 in Beijing. It was also one of the first western restaurants to have an outlet in the country. Meanwhile, Huawei had a humble beginning in Shenzhen starting its company with only 14 employees."Both brands have witnessed the rise of China in these 30 years, and both embody the spirit of the times. Our collaboration is a homage to the era," Steven Li, senior vice president of KFC marketing, says.

Would you use a KFC phone? Tell us in the comment section below!

Here are a few more unexpected products by KFC:

                If You Could Try Only ONE Of These Bizarre KFC Inventions, Which Would It Be?

Which of these are you most likely to tick off your (KFC) Bucket List?

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                Foodies Of The World Are Demanding For The KFC 'Chizza' That's Only Available In Singapore

"In fast food history, there has never been more exciting news! Science fact."

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A Rohingya Man Tried To Kidnap A 7-Year-Old Girl At Kuala Kangsar Night Market

Yesterday, 19 February, a Rohingya man was caught red-handed trying to abduct a 7-year-old girl at a night market in Taman Highland, Kuala Kangsar

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China Press reported that the incident happened near her family's stall selling vegetables at around 6.30pm.According to the victim's father, the man had bought vegetables from the family's stall before the victim's mother heard her daughter crying loudly all of a sudden. The victim's mother asked her husband to check on their daughter, and he found the man attempting to drag his daughter.

The victim's father then screamed at the man, which attracted attention from other stall owners

Singapore's Channel 8 News reported that a witness, Mr. Li heard the victim's father screaming and thought the family's stall was getting robbed. He only found out later that the Rohingya man was trying to abduct the victim, and helped to prevent the man from escaping.

Mr. Li’s daughter uploaded a video to social media and recounted her father’s experience in a Facebook post

Kaixin Li claimed that her family members told her about the incident, and she decided to put it up on Facebook. According to her Facebook post, the victim was helping her mother to pick up coins from the ground when the man quickly carried her. The victim's mother shouted at him and tried to pull her daughter away from the man, but he didn't give up until the victim's father slapped him.

Although the man was arrested on the spot, the victim's father could not bring his daughter to lodge a police report as she was still shaken from the incident

According to China Press, the victim was still shaking with fear when her father wanted to bring her to lodge a report at the Kuala Kangsar police station yesterday. She was then left with her mother at the family's stall in the night market.

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China Press reported that the Rohingya man was released from the Langkap Immigration Depot two years ago

Meanwhile, Channel 8 News also reported that the 21-year-old man, who is now a scavenger in Kuala Kangsar, claimed that he only wanted to take a photo with the victim.

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Younger Brother Kills Himself So Family Can Afford Older Brother’s Kidney Transplant

A teenager who killed himself so his parents could afford to save his elder brother's life has been granted his dying wish, after doctors announced the surviving sibling is on the road to recovery

China Daily reports that brothers Honghui (20) and Hongato (18) were diagnosed with Uremia, a symptom of kidney malfunction, within months of each other in 2010.

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As a result of his elder brother's death, Honghui (pictured), 23, successfully had a kidney transplant and doctors say he will live
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Unable to afford the mounting medical bills, their parents, Chuanyou and wife Zheng Tingxia, sold almost everything they owned in search of two matching kidneys to save their son's lives.

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The elder brother, who is in recovery after a successful kidney transplant, can hardly feel happy. He often says, "If my brother were alive, would I have been happier after the transplant."

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On the night of July 22, 2011, Hongtao locked himself in his room and drank pesticide, dying an agonising death

His suicide note, which explained his final thoughts, reads: "Now that I am gone, my brother will have a better chance of getting cured." Like the 18-year-old boy, his brother Gao Honghui, two years older, also suffered from uremia.

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Shutting himself in his room, Hongtao wrote a short note to his family and then drank pesticide before dying and agonising death
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At the end of his suicide note, the boy wrote: "Brother, let me know when your disease is cured. I will be happy for you."

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Gao Hongtao's final year was difficult. Apart from physical pain and economic pressure, he had no hope of being cured. The enthralling hopelessness prompted him to end his life by drinking pesticides.

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Mother Zheng Tingxia lays flowers at her son's grave. His death prompted a flurry of donations, and after a two-year search, a match was found for his brother.

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Up until summer 2010 life was good for Gao Chuanyou, his wife Zheng Tingxia and their two sons

Both boys were at the top of their class in school and the future seemed bright as they put the finishing touches to the new house in the county of Funan in Anhui province in the central of China.

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But then disaster struck when the eldest, Honghui, after a month of illness was diagnosed with uremia.
Doctors told his parents that only a kidney transplant could save their son's life.

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The boys' mother stands in the family's home.
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But then, just as they were coming to terms with this disaster, Hongtao was diagnosed with the same condition. The boys' father sold everything they had including their brand-new, almost-finished house and borrowed heavily travelling around the country to various medical institutes in a bid to find a solution.

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When the money ran out, teachers and friends of the two boys managed to raise another £10,000 for further treatment. But it was not enough.

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Doctors had hoped that a transplant from the parents might be suitable but the boys' father was not the right tissue match, while their mother fell seriously ill when she learned of her son's condition rendering her inadmissible as a donor.

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In order to continue the treatment to keep the boys alive, the parents even began begging on the street

Seeing his parents slowly falling into ruin and after learning that there was no tissue match, locked himself in his room, wrote a short note to his family and drank pesticide. There he died in agony.

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In the note he said: 'Having both of us is ruining you, I hope now that you will be able to concentrate on my brother and save his life. When he survives as I know he will, I simply want him to say to me I made it, and I will be content'
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In the note he said: 'Having both of us is ruining you, I hope now that you will be able to concentrate on my brother and save his life. When he survives as I know he will, I simply want him to say to me I made it, and I will be content.'

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