A Young Man Encounters A Homeless Guy. What He Does For Him Next Is Remarkable

On 3 April at 6pm, Adrian Choo shared an account of his encounter with a guy who "looked like a dead man walking, with his head hanging down" who dragged his feet at the corridor of his workplace

"This afternoon, there's this guy, appeared out of no where, looking like a dead man walking, with his head hanging down, his long hair covering his face, dragging his feet at the corridor of my workplace. There were customers sitting around that area, they obviously felt disturbed. This guy looked like he's on drugs, or simply mental."

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While everybody wanted to chase him away, the first thing that came to Adrian's mind was to help him

"Everybody wanted to chase him away, but none wished to go near him. The first thing that came to mind when I saw him, was that I want to help. I did acknowledged the possibility of getting harmed if I go near. Nevertheless, without much hesitation, I went forward, put my arm on his shoulder and asked if he's alright."

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"I asked what happened to him, where did he come from, where's his family. He didn't wanna say a thing at first, but after asking again, he said his whole family died."

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Adrian then brought him over and helped him with food

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"I brought him over to the back of the restaurant, and immediately got some food and drinks for him. I asked and he said he haven't eaten for a few days. While he was eating that simple plate of rice, with the curry and a fried egg, I could imagine how tough it must've been for him. How helpless he is, and how he must've felt when everyone bypassed him, rejected him."

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After the meal, Adrian wanted to help him with his haircut but all saloons refused to offer to cut his hair

"After the meal, I wanted to give him a haircut. Our sous chef offered a share of 10 bucks. I brought him to a few saloons, all rejected him, worrying that he would affect their customers."

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"And then we came to one that might have helped, but was not so willing to serve him. I asked if we could just help that poor young man at a cheaper rate, and a simple haircut would do. I was prepared to pay 20 bucks for his haircut, but they insisted 30. We left."

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When all hope seemed lost, came a Pakistani salesman offering his help and a guy from one of the saloons they visited previously with a pair of old converse

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"So we got back to restaurant, I was suddenly reminded that my nepali colleagues don't go to saloons. They cut for each other. Thank God. I asked them to help. And one salesman came, a Pakistani. He wanted to help this poor lad too, and offered to give him a haircut, for free. Amazing. After the haircut, I looked at him, and thought he was actually quite a decent looking guy. We brought him to the toilet and let him take a shower there."

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"Moments later, a guy from one of the saloons we visited previously, brought a pair of old converse for him. They fitted perfectly. Praise God!"

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The guy, whose name is Rizal, is a Malay and could speak good English and seemed sensible enough to find a job

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"We chatted for a while. He's a malay lad, he could speak good english, and was sensible. I thought there would be absolutely no problem for him to get a job."

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"Now that he's looking fresh again, I advised him to try and get a job tomorrow, and asked for the company to provide accommodation. For the moment, we told him that he can come over everyday and we can give him some food."

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Adrian later offered a prayer for the homeless guy, after which he left

"After that, I layed my hand on him and said a simple prayer, and he left."

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Adrian post so far has been shared over 3K times and Liked over 6500 times. In the comments, Adrian mentions that the guy came back, asking others how can he help more.

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"Really hope someone can have ideas to help him. I am not sure where to send him and I am afraid if he doesn't get any help we would have no choice but to chase him away."

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A Facebook user named Jim Ting responded with the link to "Reach Out Malaysia"

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Thinking back on the whole process, Adrian reflects that how blessed he felt that he could do something to help

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"I thank God that I took the first step to approach him. And thinking back on the whole process, I feel so blessed that I could do something to help. It was effortless. And if I were to live my life helping people everyday like that, I would feel happy, and have a sense of a greater purpose in life. And I know deep inside we're called to live like that, we're called to be the light, to bless. It's amazing, if that's what life is about. Cos we're called, to love."

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Malaysians (And One Ang Moh) Try This Year's Funkiest Mooncakes

Every year approaching Mid-Autumn Festival, bakeries, restaurants, and even hotels unveil some pretty funky and unique mooncake flavours that are very much unlike their traditional counterparts

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Aside from combining fruity flavours and ingredients not usually used in mooncakes, some of these unique mooncakes come in a variety of colours too!

We're curious - what do these mooncakes actually taste like? So we got some Malaysians (and an angmoh) to try some of the funkiest mooncakes we found this year:

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A huge thank you to BMS Organics, Yong Sheng Gift Shop, and Hilton Kuala Lumpur for providing us with your amazing mooncakes!

Bamboo Charcoal Black Sesame mooncake (halal) is available at BMS Organics outlets nationwide at RM26.90 per piece. Nyonya Sambal Mooncake (pork-free) is available at Yong Sheng Gift Shop outlets nationwide at RM18.80 per piece.Imperial by Chynna (halal) is available online as well as at Hilton KL's mooncake booths in the hotel lobby and Mid Valley Megamall at RM32 per piece. More info here.

Check out the best mooncake packaging we've come across this year:

                The Star Wars Mooncake Box And 15 Others You'll Love This Year

They're all so pretty and cool!

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No More PMR, But Form 3 Students Will Now Take The PT3

Education Activist Says New 'Pentaksiran Tingkatan 3 (PT3)' Is Open To Bias And Abuse

The new exam system that will replace the PMR for Form Three students this year is open to bias and abuse, and could jeopardise the future of children from poorer families, said an education activist today.
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The new exam system that will replace the PMR for Form Three students this year is open to bias and abuse, and could jeopardise the future of children from poorer families, said an education activist today.

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Mohd Noor Izzat Mohd Johari (pic) said that unlike the old system, where the Form Three exam is produced and graded by an independent body outside the school, the new one, PT3 or Form Three Assessment, will be done by the teachers of each individual schools.

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Since PT3 results are used by students to apply to elite schools such as residential schools and the MARA junior science colleges, richer, more well off parents could pressure teachers into giving their children better grades. “This is the situation that we are afraid will happen. When parents come to school and ask that teachers ‘take care’ of their kids,” said Mohd Noor Izzat who teaches art at a secondary school in Pahang.

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Noor Izzat said this was a big worry for teachers after the PT3 was announced yesterday by the Education Ministry as part of its improvements to the school based assessment system (PBS). Noor Izzat said the fear is that well-connected parents will be able to influence teachers and their school, leaving students from poorer families at a disadvantage.

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While some improvements to the SBA, such as the reduced workload for teachers have been welcomed, Noor Izzat said some of the changes did not solve some of the system's others weaknesses. Most notably how to ensure students actually understand what is being taught them. The main problem Noor Izzat insisted again, is class size and the teacher to student ratio, which is normally one teacher to 40 students.

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Nor Izzat, however, defended the SBA’s noble aim of ensuring that every student, regardless of family background and academic ability, is given the attention they need to understand and apply what they learn in school to real life. "The SBA is a very good system and its aims are very noble. It’s good that we are implementing it but we are not tailoring it to our local context," he added.

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The Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR) Examination For Form Three Students Was Held For The Last Time In 2013

The PMR, which was introduced in 1993 to replace the Sijil Rendah Pelajaran examination, was held for the last time in 2013.

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The Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR) Examination For Form Three Students Was Last Held In 2013
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Starting 2014, Form Three Students Will Have To Take The Pentaksiran Tingkatan 3 (PT3) Instead

KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR) or Lower Secondary Assessment examination would be replaced with Pentaksiran Tingkatan 3 (PT3) or Form 3 Assessment, beginning this year.

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The Deputy Prime Minister said through the implementation of improvements in the Pentaksiran Berasaskan Sekolah (PBS) or School-Based Assessment on Apr 1, there would no longer be any centralised examination for Form 3 students implemented at the school level.

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“PT3 replaces PMR. There is some form of assessment at the school level,” he added.

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Education Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin Announced That The PT3 Is A School-Based Assessment To Determine Students' Entry Into Form Four

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He said PT3 would be used as the basis to determine the entry of students into Form 4 in fully residential schools, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama, Mara Junior Science Colleges (MRSM), including Sekolah Menengah Teknik (SMT), and vocational colleges.

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“Besides PT3, entry into these schools will also be based on the psychometric test to ensure that the selection and emplacement of students suited their capability and interest,” he told a press conference at Parliament House here today.

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Muhyidddin, who is also the Education Minister, said this at a special media conference which was also attended by the major players in the country's education system such as the National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) at Parliament House, here Monday.

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"This Means There Is No Centralised Examination For Form Three Students As In Previous Years."

“This means there is no centralised examination for Form Three students as in previous years,” he told reporters when announcing the changes made to the school-based assessment (PBS) after a meeting with teaching unions.

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Bahasa Melayu And English Subjects Would Be Implemented Using Written Test And Oral Test Assessment

Muhyiddin, who is also Education Minister, said students would be assessed via written and oral tests for Bahasa Melayu and English.

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Science, Maths, Islamic Education, Living Skills, And Other Vernacular Language Subjects Will Use Written Test Assessment Instruments

"The Science, Mathematics, Islamic Education, Living Skills, Arabic, Chinese, Tamil, Iban and Kadazandusun language subjects will use the written test assessment instruments only.

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History And Geography Subjects Will Be Assessed Using A Combination Of Written Assignments, Practical Tests, Projects, Field Or Case Studies

"The History and Geography subjects will be assessed using various instruments such as written assigments, practical tests, projects, field studies or case studies," he said.

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The written tests would be held in October while History and Geography would be assessed throughout the year.

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The Examination Board Will Also Prepare Questions With Different Levels Of Difficulty From Which Schools Can Choose From

“The Examinations Syndicate will prepare questions with different levels of difficulty from easy, moderate to hard and place them in a question bank. Schools can then choose these questions and use them when they are assessing the students via the written tests,” he said.

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He said the syndicate would monitor schools to ensure they chose the questions which reflected the levels of difficulty and that no school chose questions that were all considered easy.

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Schools Will Also Administer And Assess Students Based On The Scoring Regulation Guide Provided By The Examination Board

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He said that through the PT3, the schools would administer, assess and provide the score on the assessment based on the instruments and significant scoring regulation guide provided by the Examination Board (LP).

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To Ensure Consistency, The Examination Board Will Appoint A Team Of External Evaluators To Moderate And Verify The Scores

Muhyiddin said that the LP and the external evaluator appointed by the LP would implement the moderation and verification before the report was released.

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He said the Examinations Syndicate and a team of outside assessors would moderate and verify the results. “This is to ensure there is consistency among marks given while verification is to ensure students get the marks they deserve,” he said.

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Students And Parents Can Approach Schools To View Their Performance In The PT3 Assessment And Request A Result Slip To Apply For Further Education

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Muhyiddin said students and their parents could approach the schools to see their performance in the PT3 and to obtain a results slip, which would be used for entry to Form Four as well as for applications into fully residential schools, religious secondary schools, Mara Junior Science College, technical secondary schools and vocational colleges.

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Schools Will Be Given The Liberty To Decide When To Release The Results Of The PT3

Unlike in previous years when the ministry would announce the results of the PMR in November, Muhyiddin said it was up to the individual schools to decide when to release the results of the PT3.

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Muhyiddin Also Noted That The Abolishment Of The Online Centralised System For School Based Assessment Will Also Reduce The Workload Of Teachers

He said the abolishing of the current online centralised system for School Based Assessment, which required teachers to key in students’ records, would reduce the workload of teachers. “It had been pointed out that it was a burden for teachers to key in online all important data into a centralised system. Now, this is not necessary,” he said, adding that teachers could enter the data at their own time based on their workload.

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Teachers can keep the data for their own assessment and produce it to update parents on the students’ progress. “The school can prepare a performance report, by holding monthly tests, mid-year examination or final-year examination,” he added.

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The SBA system was introduced to primary school pupils in 2011 and extended to secondary school students in 2012.

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[VIDEO] Delivery Rider Wins Hearts By Helping Elderly Man Push His Broken Kapcai

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A video showing a food delivery rider helping an elderly man push his broken motorcycle along a stretch of road in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur went viral on Facebook

The video was uploaded by netizen Jully Yap on Monday, 15 November.In the almost five-minute long livestream video, Yap can be seen slowly tailing after the rider and the elderly man in her car to protect the duo from the fast-moving traffic on Jalan Mergastua in Kepong Baru.The video shows the hunched old man pushing his motorcycle. The old man is being helped by the rider, who is tip-toeing from his motorcycle and assisting the man's motorcycle with his left hand.

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"This foodpanda rider is extremely good," says Yap in the video.
"The uncle's motorcycle broke down in the middle of the road. Then, this rider selflessly stepped in to help push the uncle's motorcycle."

The elderly man had also refused suggestions from passers-by who told him to leave his motorcycle by the roadside. "He insisted on pushing his motorcycle back home," Yap continues."So this foodpanda rider stuck by his side and walked his motorcycle together."Yap lauds the food delivery rider as "not everybody is willing to do this", before adding in jest that the rider must be handsome."Normally, a person with such a kind heart must be a very good-looking person. Too bad I don't have a daughter or else I could introduce her to him," she says.

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The video goes on for another two to three minutes until they make a turn to a less busy road in front of a shoplot

Yap ends the livestream video shortly after because her vehicle cannot make the same turn as it is a one-way street.Speaking to SAYS, she said her child went down to help the elderly man before she started the livestream, but the man insisted on pushing his motorcycle to the repair shop.She then shared with us additional photos and videos, which show that another foodpanda rider had also stopped at a traffic light junction to assist the elderly man."If this rider is slow to deliver your order, please forgive him because he just did a very thoughtful deed," Yap wrote in the caption of the video.

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At the time of writing, the video has gone viral with over 7,700 shares and garnered over 2,000 comments

"Kind souls in town. Great job and kudos to the panda hero and to you, who [were] protecting them from the back," commented a netizen."Good example. This is the spirit of Malaysians!" a person cheered, while another added, "Sister, you are great too for protecting them from the back. Wishing you peace and good health.""[Proof that] humanity can be found in this country. Salute to this foodpanda [rider]. God bless both of you," said a Facebook user.

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Below is the video of Yap and the foodpanda rider helping the elderly man:


Filem Dukun Mencapai Kutipan 'Box Office' RM6.2 Juta Dalam Masa Empat Hari

Filem Dukun ditayangkan pada 5 April lalu dan telah pun mendapat kutipan sebanyak RM6.2 juta

Pengumuman itu dibuat oleh GSC Cinemas melalui laman Facebook mereka, awal hari ini. Pembikinan filem yang diinspirasikan dari kisah pembunuhan sebenar itu sudah pun selesai pada tahun 2006, walau bagimanapun, tayangannya ditunda sehinggalah ke tahun ini.

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Walaupun filem itu berusia lebih dari 10 tahun, ternyata ia masih relevan dan diterima baik oleh penonton di Malaysia

Filem yang diarahkan oleh Dain Said ini dibarisi pelakon-pelakon hebat tanah air seperti Umie Aida, Namron, Faizal Hussein, Bront Palarae dan Hasnol Rahmat. Peneraju utama filem tersebut, Datin Paduka Umie Aida juga menzahirkan perasaan bangga melalui laman Twitter beliau.

Alhamdulillah..kutipan tayangan Filem #Dukun telah mencapai RM6.2 JUTA!! Terima Kasih Malaysia..Sokongan korang sangat-sangat membantu industri perfileman negara. #SokongFilemTempatan #Dukun KINI DI PAWAGAM#PerempuanKebayaMerah#Dukun #AkhirnyaKitaBertemu @umieaida9 pic.twitter.com/eHuI8D0l57— Umie Aida (@Umieaida) April 9, 2018

Ini pula pandangan netizen mengenai filem ini:

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METMalaysia: Flash Floods Might Occur As Malaysia Enters Monsoon Transition Phase

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) has announced that the country will be going through its monsoon transition phase beginning Thursday, 24 September

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In a statement released yesterday, the MET department said that Malaysia will face heavy rains, strong winds, and thunderstorms.The phase is expected to last until early November, according to Bernama.

The MET department stated that these weather conditions may also lead to flash floods and damage unstable infrastructure

Most states in the Peninsula Malaysia, including the west coast of Sabah and Sarawak, will experience the monsoon transition phase in the evenings and early nights.

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The public has been urged to be vigilant, especially during this time

You can check METMalaysia's website, Facebook, or Twitter for updates.Alternatively, you can also use its SMS service 15888 and the MMD Hotline: 1 300 22 1MET (1638).

Read the MET department's statement here:

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Flash floods occurred in Kuala Lumpur earlier this month affecting over 100 families:

                [PHOTOS] Incessant Rain Causes Flooding Around Masjid Jamek

Photos circulating on social media show cars and motorcycles submerged due to the flash flood.

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                [VIDEO] Onlookers Cheer As Kelisa Drives Through KL Flood Like A Boss

"Hidup Kelisa."

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                Pythons Emerge After KL Flood Because 2020 Isn't Over Yet

Staying in for the rest of the year.

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[LEAKED] Amazon's 3D Smartphone To Come With Six Cameras

Amazon Is Expanding Beyond Its Range Of Kindle Devices As It Aims To Compete More Directly With Google, Apple And Samsung Group, Reports The WSJ

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The Seattle e-commerce giant has recently been developing a wide-ranging lineup of gadgets—including two smartphones and an audio-only streaming device—to expand its reach beyond its Kindle Fire line of tablet computers, said people familiar with the company's plans.

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According To A Source With First-Hand Experience Of Amazon's Mobile Ambitions, One Of The Devices Is A High-End Smartphone Featuring A Screen That Allows For Three-Dimensional Images Without Glasses

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Amazon’s upcoming flagship smartphone, running a forked version of Android and using retina-tracking technology, images on the smartphone would seem to float above the screen like a hologram and appear three-dimensional at all angles. Users may be able to navigate through content using just their eyes, two of the people said.

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Some Elements Of Amazon's Hardware Push Have Previously Become Public

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Last year, news surfaced about Amazon developing one smartphone. And last month, The Wall Street Journal and other media outlets reported that Amazon also was developing a set-top box for streaming movies and TV shows. But the people familiar with the plans said the smartphone and set-top box are just two elements of a broader foray into hardware that also includes the audiostreaming device and the high-end smartphone with the 3-D screen.

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Inside Amazon's Lab126 facility in Cupertino, Calif., where each of the devices have been under development, the efforts are known as Project A, B, C and D, or collectively the Alphabet Projects, said the people familiar with the plans. Though Amazon has goals of releasing some of these devices in the coming months, these people cautioned that some or all of the devices could be shelved because of performance, financial or other concerns.

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TechCrunch Reports That Amazon Has Long Been Working On A Pair Of Smartphones

TechCrunch learned last October that internally the venture is called “Project Smith”. “Duke” is the internal codename for the high-end device that features head tracking.

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According To Reports, Duke, The Flagship Device Is Powered By A Heavily Modified Version Of Android

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It’s FireOS with extreme 3D parallax effects, similar to those found on iOS but greatly exaggerated. The screen itself is not 3D, but rather simulates a 3D effect.

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By way of four corner-mounted, front-facing cameras, a user can tilt the smartphone left or right to browse and access hidden side panels. We’re told that the 3D feature is very limited out of the box. At launch, there will be just a couple of added gestures built into the operating system that utilize this system.

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Contrary to previous reports, this is done through head tracking alone and does not use eye tracking at all. Amazon never worked on eye tracking for its smartphones, TechCrunch learned.

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The tracking technology itself is robust and developed by a team within Amazon — likely at Amazon’s Lab126 development skunkworks. Apparently, the OS simply does not leverage the head tracking in a meaningful way and reportedly does not lend to the device’s usability.

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Amazon Hopes To Stand Out From The Crowd With The 3D Screen. Qualcomm Inc. Would Provide Chips For The 4G LTE-Enabled Phones, According To Reports.

With smartphones, Amazon could collect new data on its users through maps, phone calls and app downloads, and offer them shopping recommendations. There is also the potential for new services like mobile payments. But Amazon would also have to negotiate contracts with wireless carriers to provide cellular service to the devices and carriers often require complicated device subsidy packages to accompany their two-year service contracts. It is unclear which company may supply Amazon's wireless service.

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Although, Spec-Wise, It Sounds Like Any Other Smartphone:

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BGR’s sources claim the phone includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 2 GB of memory, runs a version of Android comparable to Amazon’s tablet lineup, has a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 4.7-inch screen that runs at 720p. Where this thing starts to differ from other smartphones, however, is that it reportedly employs 3D algorithms tied into six cameras — two in back, and four infrared in front that’ll track your face and eyes — that enable 3D effects requiring neither eyewear nor the sort of parallax screen barrier Nintendo uses to facilitate eyewear-free 3D in its 3DS.

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The Timetable For This Launch Is Unknown. Apparently Amazon Hopes That It Will Spawn A New Breed Of Games And Applications

Our sources are not clear on exactly when Amazon’s first smartphone will be released, though we’re told the company may be targeting an announcement in the next two to three months and a launch sometime late this summer. We were also told the phone will initially be available only in the United States, BGR reports.

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According to the WSJ, Amazon has already showed the device off to key developers in San Francisco and Seattle so it’s likely the device will launch with third party support. The Wall Street Journal previously reported that Amazon plans on announcing the phone by June and shipping it by the end of September, a schedule confirmed by a TechCrunch source.

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“Ramadan Tiba” - Ini 7 Checklist Persiapan Diri Yang Anda Perlu Lakukan Agar Puasa Berkah

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Tinggal beberapa hari saja sebelum kita menyambut bulan mulia iaitu bulan Ramadan

Pasti ramai yang tidak sabar menantikannya bukan? Tambahan lagi bila fikir bazaar Ramadan yang menjual pelbagai jenis makanan.Namun, bukan itu saja yang perlu kita fikirkan. Kita juga perlu mempersiapkan diri sebelum menyambut bulan mulia ini, barulah puasa lebih berkah dan banyak manfaatnya.Jadi, jom kita lihat antara checklist persiapan diri yang perlu anda lakukan di bawah:

1. Bertaubat

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Setiap manusia tidak pernah lari dari melakukan kesilapan. Namun, kesalahan itulah yang menjadikan diri kita lebih baik daripada sebelumnya.Jadi, sebelum memasuki bulan Ramadan, adalah lebih bagus jika anda bertaubat dengan segala dosa yang anda lakukan sekarang supaya puasa anda lebih berkat. Malah, hati juga Insyaallah akan menjadi lebih tenang.

2. Perbaiki solat

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Jika sebelum ini kita sering meninggalkan solat, apa kata mulai daripada hari ini kita cuba ubah perkara itu dan cuba untuk mencukupkan waktu solat lima kali sehari.Solat adalah salah satu perkara penting dan wajib dilakukan oleh semua umat Islam, walaupun anda rasa sukar pada awalnya tapi percayalah jika sekali anda tinggal solat, anda akan merasa seperti ibadat anda tidak lengkap. Cuba sebaik mungkin.

3. Melakukan ibadah tambahan

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Selain daripada memperbaiki solat, anda juga boleh mengisi masa lapang anda dengan membaca Al-Quran, puasa sunat dan berzikir.Nescaya, perkara tersebut akan membuatkan anda menjadi insan yang lebih baik pada masa akan datang. Cuba lakukan antara salah satu terlebih dahulu.

4. Kurangkan mencarut

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Perkataan mencarut sememangnya tidak elok untuk diri kita dan orang lain. Ia boleh menyakitkan hati seseorang dengan perkataan tersebut. Jika kita sering menggunakan perkataan tersebut apa kata kita cuba untuk mengurangkan dan tidak bercakap tentangnya.Lama-kelamaan anda pasti akan biasa dan tidak akan bercakapnya lagi. Tambahan lagi dalam bulan puasa kerana ia boleh mengurangkan pahala kita.

5. Elak pembaziran

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Bulan Ramadan akan membuat kita lebih cenderung untuk membeli makanan lebih banyak kerana kita akan merasa ada saja tidak cukup. Berbeza dengan hari-hari biasa, nafsu bulan Ramadan memang tidak dinafikan makin membuak-buak.Lebih-lebih jika singgah ke bazaar Ramadan, ada saja makanan yang hendak dibeli. Tapi, akhirnya banyak yang tidak habis. Oleh itu, kita perlu didik diri kita agar tidak membazir dalam membeli makanan.

6. Tidur mengikut waktu

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Ramai orang sekarang yang menjadi 'burung hantu' pada waktu malam dan apabila tiba waktu pagi badan merasa lesu kerana tidak cukup tidur.Menjelang Ramadan nanti adalah lebih baik kita perbaiki waktu tidur kita kerana kita memerlukan tenaga yang cukup untuk menghadapi ketika berpuasa nanti. Tidurlah pada waktu yang tepat dan elakkan daripada tidur terlalu lambat.

7. Tetapkan niat anda

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Ramadan adalah peluang baik untuk anda lebih mendekati kepada Allah SWT. Pada bulan ini ramai yang berebut-rebut mahu melakukan kebaikan. Kita sendiri perlu menetapkan niat yang betul pada bulan tersebut contohnya berusaha menjadi umat Islam lebih baik.Tetapkanlah hati anda dan lakukan apa yang anda inginkan. Nescaya, Allah SWT akan permudahkan segala urusan anda untuk mencapai matlamat tersebut.

Yang penting niat betul dan ada usaha untuk berubah. Selamat menyambut bulan Ramadan kepada semua umat Islam :)

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A Car You Can Control With Your Mind. Is This Your Chance To Be A Jedi?

Alejo Bernal has developed a project by designing a toy car that can be driven forward with thought, as long as users wear a NeuroSky EEG headset

We're not quite at the level of complex navigation using only neuronal activity, but electroencephalography (EEG) headsets have enabled people to do some pretty cool things, including piloting a quadcopter, just by thinking.

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Recent graduate of Design Academy Eindhoven Alejo Bernal has brought a similar project to the ground. He has created a toy car that can be piloted forwards by thinking while the user wears a commercially available Neurosky EEG headset.

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However, the project isn't about performing manoeuvres but improving the wearer's concentration skills. As the wearer starts to concentrate on moving the car, light levels in the toy vehicle visualise neuronal activity, seen through its semi-transparent acrylic body.

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About his project, Alejo Bernal said in a statement:

“As you try to focus, the increased light intensity of the vehicle indicates the level of attention you have reached,” Bernal told Dezeen.

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“Once the maximum level is achieved and retained for seven seconds, the vehicle starts moving forward. This project helps users to develop deeper, longer concentration by exercising the brain."

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"It is possible for people to train or treat their minds through their own effort and not necessarily using strong medicines, such as ritalin.”

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"Salam Dari Binjai" - Abang Terlambat Ambil Balik Sekolah, Reaksi Adik Pula Curi Tumpuan

Sesi persekolahan sudah tentu memenatkan pelajar dan membuatkan mereka tidak sabar ingin balik ke rumah

Tambahan pula jika bersekolah pada sesi pagi dan kelas terakhir habis pada waktu tengah hari, mesti tak tahan dengan cuaca panas dan rasa lapar.Bagi pelajar yang menaiki van atau bas sekolah, mereka perlu berhimpit dengan budak-budak lain dan kurang selesa berbanding mereka yang dijemput ahli keluarga. Seronok sikit dapat naik kereta sendiri, aircond pun ada.Namun, lain pula dengan situasi yang berlaku kepada seorang pemuda ini apabila dia terlambat ambil adiknya balik dari sekolah.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @luqmanmha Ambik adik lambat be like ##fypdongggggggg  original sound  - Luqman Nurhaqim

Bengang abang ambil lambat, selamba campak beg sekolah sebab marah

Menerusi video yang dikongsi oleh @luqmanmha, kelihatan dia sedang menunggu adiknya yang sudah habis sekolah di dalam kereta.Akan tetapi, disebabkan dia terlambat untuk mengambil adiknya itu, tak pasal-pasal dia dapat habuan yang tidak dijangka.Adiknya merenung tajam dari jauh dan sebaik saja dia membuka pintu kereta, dia mencampakkan beg sekolah kepada abangnya kerana geram dibiarkan menunggu lama.

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"Bukan nak cakap apalah. Bila lambat ambik tu satu kesalahan berat, jadi harus terima. Haha jalan pun dah tahu kak long kawasan ni" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video tersebut telah mendapat 1.9M tontonan, 217K tanda suka dan 3K perkongsian di TikTok.Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat spontan adik pemuda itu. Malah, ramai yang dapat relate dengan situasi tersebut kerana pernah terjadi kepada mereka juga dulu.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Garang betul, confirm lepas ni abang dia sampai on time! :D

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[VIDEO] Satu Bilik Busuk Sampai Anak Kena Tuduh 'Membuang', Rupa-Rupanya Si Ibu Buat Hal

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Lumrah bagi setiap manusia akan membuang angin apabila perut sudah kenyang betul tak?

Persoalannya, kita memang boleh tahan dengan bau kentut kita. Bagaimana pula dengan orang sekeliling? Silap-silap boleh jadi salah faham sampai orang lain yang kena tuduh.Seperti sebuah insiden lucu ini apabila seorang wanita telah melepaskan 'gas' di dalam bilik semasa suaminya sedang solat telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @norreen143_ Berdengung otak diorang bau kentut aku   original sound  - Norreen143

Ibu selamba kentut, tapi anak pula yang kena tuduh buang air besar dalam pampers

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @norreen143_, kelihatan nenek budak lelaki itu sedang memeriksa lampinnya di dalam bilik mereka kerana terbau aroma yang busuk.Tetapi apabila didapati budak lelaki itu tidak berak, wanita itu pantas bertanya kepada ibunya pula adakah dia kentut.Rupa-rupanya, memang itu angkara si ibu apabila dia tidak mampu menahan gelaknya. Lebih melucukan lagi, suaminya yang sedang solat terus berhenti kerana tidak tahan dengan bau busuk tersebut."Member tak jadi solat, satu bilik tutup hidung. Berdengung otak diaorang bau kentut aku," katanya.

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"Sampai ke sini baunya sis hahaha yang kentut orang lain, yang batal solat orang lain"- Netizen

Susulan tularnya video tersebut yang kini sudah mendapat 604K views, 45.8K likes dan 1.3K shares di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat reaksi satu keluarga itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Aduhai, kesian anak dia tak pasal-pasal je kena tuduh berak. Lawaklah! :D


From Jakarta To Kerala, 10 Times When Porn "Accidentally" Lit Up The Public Space

In 2016, someone played a pornographic film on jumbotron billboard for a full five minutes before the police were able to cut the power to the 250-square-foot electronic screen on a busy road in Jakarta

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The perpetrator has since been caught and Redditors, like true Internet detectives, were quickly able to identify the exact film as Tokyo Hot N1185. Now, don't go Googling it.

The incident, that caused a jam and left motorists  in South Jakarta in shock, was widely reported as several English sites along with the BBC picked up the "hot" piece of news

Today's traffic jam was a historic moment. Some dude accidentally played porn on a digital billboard on Pangeran Antasari road, Jakarta  https://t.co/ibBHUqTj10— Aries Kusnandar (@aries_k) September 30, 2016

A LED billboard plays porn clip in South Jakarta might be the most effective OOH ever published.— Diandra (@splendidrin) September 30, 2016

When we heard the news, we couldn't help but chuckle :D

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And then we decided to find out how many times such an incident "accidentally" happened in the public space

It turns out there are many instances when porn lit up the public space. Below, we list down the number of times some despo forgot that he is not watching it alone.

In Moscow, on a highway on 17 January 2010

Igor Blinnikov, a Russian, hacked an advertising billboard on a highway in Moscow and rigged it so the 20x30ft billboard would play porn. And he did this from his home in a town 1,130 km away from Moscow. According to Blinnikov, it was a "bad joke".But officials thought it was a horrible joke and a year later in 2011 Blinnikov was sentenced to serve 18 months in prison for his graphic billboard hack.

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In Bangladesh's Dhaka airport on 20 December 2010

It was reported that a huge display screen inside Hazrat Shahjalal Airport meant to air programmes about the country "mistakenly" displayed a porn clip for a full five minutes, prompting the civil aviation authority to launch a probe into the incident.

In Switzerland's Zuchwil town on 9 December 2014

Happened inside McDonald's, customers eating at the fast food outlet were served up an X-rated side order when the video screens set up inside for customers programmed to show a sports channel "accidently" switched to broadcasting hardcore porn.According to reports, the local sports station was playing the after-hours program Sexy Sports Clips (we realise it doesn't sound like it, but it's porn).

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In north-eastern China's Mudanjiang city on 21 June 2015

A large public screen on the side of a busy road on a Sunday afternoon became the source of displeasure for the residents in Mudanjiang when the screen controller watching porn in his office was oblivious to the fact his computer was connected.

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In northern China's Beijing on 3 July 2015

This time around it was inside a railway station, after a maintenance worker starting watching "The Forbidden Legend: Sex and Chopsticks" without realising that his computer was connected to a giant screen, which he was supposed to repair.

In the Wayanad district of Kerala on 17 July 2015

A cable operator for the government-run KSRTC bus stop in the Wayanad district of Kerala licenced to play music inside the state buses there, "accidentally" played porn on one bus after he mixed up his pen drives. It was reported that the porn click was played for a full 30 minutes before someone inside the bus managed to switch it off.This Reddit user gave a detailed account of what exactly happened:

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In Portugal's Lisbon airport on 19 October 2015

Passengers at Lisbon airport's baggage carousel were in for quite a surprise when hardcore porn started playing on the large TV screens as they were collecting their luggage. It was reported that the porn clip was on the screen for several minutes.

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In east China's Bengbu city on 12 February 2016

A shopping mall in China accidentally played porn on a giant LED screen in full view of shocked customers last week. According to reports, the incident happened after a computer was connected to the big screen "by mistake"

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In India's Pune city on 26 August 2016

Traffic on Pune's Karve road was brought to a scratching halt when some dude's "me time" was displayed on a giant display screen for the people to gawk at. The clip even made a man stop in the middle of the road while holding his umbrella (no pun intended).

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On a side note, how would you react if the person opposite you on the train was watching porn? Well, someone decided to find out, and turns out, people were lit up:


[RASMI] Proton Sah Dilantik Jadi Pengedar Model EV Smart Di Malaysia & Thailand

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Proton akhirnya memuktamadkan perjanjian untuk menjual dan servis kenderaan tenaga baharu (EV) premium daripada Smart Automobile Company (Smart) di Malaysia dan Thailand dengan menandatangani Perjanjian Pengedaran Am

Menurut laporan, kedua-dua pihak memberikan persetujuan untuk membuka jalan kepada pengenalan kenderaan tenaga baharu oleh pengeluar kenderaan nasional.Model pertama Smart yang akan dijual oleh Proton semasa fasa pertama kerjasama ini akan dilancarkan pada awal suku akhir tahun 2023.

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Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Proton, Dr Li Chunrong, berkata pihaknya akan bertanggungjawab sebagai pengedar, penjual dan servis kenderaan EV itu di pasaran Malaysia dan Thailand."Fasa pertama bukan hanya tertumpu kepada penjualan semata-mata, tetapi juga mengambil pengetahuan dan pengalaman dalam pengendalian servis dan pengecasan EV."Peralihan ke dalam segmen pasaran ini juga akan membantu memacu PROTON ke arah mesra alam sejajar dengan sasaran neutraliti karbon kerajaan menjelang 2050," katanya.

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Model Smart #1 akan menjadi EV pertama dijual oleh Proton tahun depan

Sementara itu, Timbalan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Proton, Roslan Abdullah, berkata bagi peringkat permulaan, pengeluar kereta nasional itu menyasarkan jualan sebanyak 800 hingga 1,000 unit setahun atau sekitar 10,000 unit sehingga 2027.Jelasnya, hanya satu model import sepenuhnya (CBU) yang ditawarkan iaitu Smart #1 sebelum mengembangkannya ke model keluaran Smart Automotive yang lain.Mengenai harga jualan Smart #1 pula, beliau berkata Proton masih tidak menetapkan harga jualan tetapi berusaha untuk menjualnya pada harga yang berpatutan."Kami bawa masuk model CBU daripada Smart Automotive dan Proton akan bertindak sebagai pengedar, penjual dan servis kenderaan itu."Bagi melaksanakan pemasangan tempatan (CKD) pula, masih lagi di peringkat awal dan kami perlu melihat kepada permintaan dan faktor lain sebelum boleh melaksanakannya."Apa yang penting ketika ini adalah meningkatkan kesedaran pembeli mengenai kepentingan kenderaan EV dan pengukuhan infrastruktur EV di Malaysia," ujarnya.

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Image via Proton Cars (Facebook)

Proton mohon kerajaan lanjutkan lagi tempoh insentif pengecualian sepenuhnya duti import, eksais dan cukai jualan kenderaan EV

Jelas Roslan lagi, ini kerana ia disifatkan sebagai pemangkin bagi menjana permintaan serta pasaran kenderaan sedemikian.Ditanya sama ada Proton terlalu lambat memasarkan kenderaan EV daripada Smart Automotive sehingga hujung tahun depan, beliau menjelaskan terdapat banyak manfaat yang boleh dicapai kumpulan menerusi langkah itu."Langkah menyediakan kenderaan EV dari Smart Automotive pada hujung tahun depan dapat memberikan kami peluang untuk mengkaji dan mempelajari kehendak pasaran."Ini bagi menjadikan model EV ini kelak dapat menepati kehendak pengguna Malaysia selain memastikan ekosistem infrastruktur EV dapat dipertingkatkan.""Namun, ia akan tersedia untuk tatapan umum pada suku kedua tahun depan sebelum tempahan dibuka. Mengenai harga pula, ia akan diumumkan nanti," katanya.

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Sebagai rekod, Smart EV di Malaysia akan dikendalikan oleh syarikat pengedar baharu yang dikenali sebagai Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd. Model EV yang dijangka akan dilancarkan oleh Proton ialah Smart #1 yang mempunyai jarak gerak sehingga 560 km dan dilengkapi dengan motor elektrik dipasang di belakang yang mengeluarkan 272 PS dan 343 Nm.Harga dan spesifikasi untuk model Smart #1 pasaran Malaysia masih belum disahkan, jualan hanya akan bermula pada suku ke-4 2023.

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Resepi Aglio Olio Seafood Paling Lazat Dan Sangat Simple Untuk Dihasilkan

Kalau pergi kafe selalu terasa nak order Aglio Olio punya.
Hidangan popular ini memang simple, tetapi banyak kafe yang selalu fail nak buat Aglio Olio yang sedap.
Tambahan pula, mereka selalu caj harga yang sangat mahal!

Memang tidak berbaloi dan mengecewakan.

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Sebagaimana resepi Spaghetti Tom Yam dan Spaghetti Goreng kami, resepi Spaghetti Aglio Olio sememangnya senang untuk dimasak sendiri di rumah

Dengan hanya menggunakan bahan asas seperti minyak zaitun, bawang putih, dan cili flakes, anda boleh menghasilkan Spaghetti Aglio Olio yang sedap sekali. Hidangan ini pula disempurnakan lagi dengan isi udang dan sotong yang fresh, keju parmesan yang meningkatkan lagi rasa dan juga hirisan daun parsley untuk sedikit kesegaran.

Tonton video di bawah untuk pelajari cara untuk membuat Spaghetti Aglio Olio dengan ringkas sekali:

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RESEPI PENUH

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Bahan-bahan

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			1 periuk air- 1/4 cawan garam- 400 gram spagheti- 1/2 cawan minyak zaitun- 10 ulas bawang putih (dihiris nipis) - 2 sudu besar cili flakes- 1 sudu besar daun parsley - lada hitam secukup rasa - 8 ekor udang- 1 cawan sotong (dipotong)- 3 sudu besar keju parmesan

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Cara

1) Rebuskan 1 periuk air, dan masukkan 400 gram Spaghetti dan 1/4 cawan garam. Rebus selama 7-8 minit dan tapiskan. Simpan sedikit air rebusan untuk digunakan kemudian. 2) Dalam kuali yang sejuk, masukkan 1/2 cawan minyak zaitun dan 10 ulas bawang putih yang telah dihiris. Masak menggunakan api kecil selama 10 - 15 minit.

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3) Masukkan 8 ekor udang dan 1 cawan sotong. Masak selama 1 minit. Masukkan sedikit air rebusan spaghetti.

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4) Masukkan 1 sudu besar daun parsley, 2 sudu besar cili flakes dan lada hitam secukup rasa. Masak seketika.

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5) Masukkan Spaghetti, gaul sehingga kuah rata. Masukkan 3 sudu besar keju parmesan, gaul sehingga rata. 6) Spaghetti Aglio Olio Seafood sudahpun siap untuk dinikmati! Lebih berperisa dan murah daripada yang di kafe.

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Mula-Mula Tutup 4 Bulan, Kini 'Maya Bay' Diarah Tutup Lebih Lama & Tak Tahu Sampai Bila

Maya Bay mungkin nampak indah dari pandangan atas

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Tak dinafikan, pemandangan tebing tinggi dan batu kapur mengelilingi pantai pasir putih dengan lautan biru jernih berkilauan bak kristal sememangnya menakjubkan!

Namun, sebaik sahaja menjejakkan kaki ke pantai popular ini, anda akan disajikan dengan pemandangan ini

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Ramai gila orang! Dan keadaan ini tidak berubah dan sama setiap hari, sepanjang tahun. Hari-hari ramai orang.

Kalau nak ambil gambar pula, mesti akan ada orang photobomb -_-

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Mungkin kena datang pada waktu senja baru boleh ambil gambar dengan tenang.

Disebabkan kedatangan pelancong terlalu ramai dan tidak terkawal setiap hari, Maya Bay diarah tutup

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Maya Bay, yang popular kerana dipilih sebagai lokasi penggambaran filem 'The Beach' lakonan Leornardo DiCaprio diarah tutup bagi menghentikan pencemaran yang berpunca daripada pelancong.Arahan ini dikeluarkan Jabatan Hidupan Liar dan Taman Negara Thailand sejak Mac 2018 lalu. Laporan sebelum ini mengatakan bahawa pantai peranginan itu ditutup untuk tempoh empat bulan.

Tetapi sekarang, penguatkuasa melanjutkan tempoh tutup dan tidak tahu bila pantai tersebut akan dibuka semula

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Menurut pengumuman Jabatan Hidupan Liar dan Taman Negara Thailand, yang ditandatangani oleh ketua pengarah Thanya Nethithammakul, ekosistem laut di Maya Bay memerlukan masa yang lebih lama untuk pulih."Ekosistem dan struktur fizikal pantai masih belum pulih sepenuhnya. Penutupan ini terpaksa dilanjutkan dari Oktober sehingga sumber semula jadi kembali normal," kata Thanya.

Laporan mendapati bahawa lebih daripada tiga terumbu karang telah mengalami kerosakan di kawasan itu

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Kerosakan ekosistem terjadi akibat kenaikan suhu laut yang berpunca daripada peningkatan jumlah pelancong saban hari.Pemanasan suhu laut ini juga disebabkan oleh peningkatan pembangunan hotel serta pencemaran daripada kapal dan bot.

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Melaka May Lose 'Last' Public Beach After State Govt Sells 33KM Coastline To Developers

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A project involving reclamation of land spanning 33km from Umbai to Sungai Udang has left residents in Melaka worried about the future of the state as they could potentially lose their 'last' public beach

The fear has led to the launch of a Change.org petition, which demands the federal government's intervention to stop the state government from proceeding with the Melaka Waterfront Economic Zone (M-WEZ) project.The Melaka Chief Minister is from Barisan Nasional, a component coalition in the Perikatan Nasional government.The mega project is said to cover a total of 25,000 acres (about 101km²) of coastline in Melaka, reported The Edge Markets.Following the announcement of the M-WEZ project on 8 March, LBS Bina Group Bhd had signed a deal with the local government to reclaim 1,200 acres (about 4.8km²) of land in Tanjung Bruas.The deal marks the first of many future deals that fall under the state government's control, a gargantuan initiative that they claim will generate about RM3 billion to RM4 billion — or about 5% — of the state's annual gross domestic product (GDP) by 2035.

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Critics of the mega project claimed that it will erode the marine ecosystem of the Straits of Melaka, cause floods, and affect the livelihoods of fishermen, among others

Writing on the petition, a Melaka coastline protection committee member accused the state government of bulldozing the plan without consulting the public, residents, fishermen, local tourist businesses, or other local stakeholders."Seemingly, it has just popped up out of nowhere," they said."Any new development on this scale (Tanjung Bruas reclamation) legally requires EIAs (Environment Impact Assessments), but after approaching several parties we cannot discover these.  Have all the proper procedures been followed for local and federal government approval? Could they [ink] an agreement without an EIA and Federal approval?"

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They also claimed that the state government allowed corporations to reclaim land "way below" market price, expressing their concerns on whether the state government is getting good value out of the project."The developer puts RM95 million on the table, so roughly RM80,000 per acre, which is way below the existing commercial land price per acre in Melaka. According to Mudah, per acre cost of Melaka commercial land around the area is on average RM3,000,000, going up to RM7,000,000 for prime locations, [especially] those reclaimed land."The land in Tanjung Bruas acquired by LBS Bina Group Bhd is only about 11km away from tourist landmark Jonker Street.Meanwhile, Tan Loon Kah, a resident working with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other groups to halt the reclamation, told Free Malaysia Today that past projects in Melaka Raya have caused flooding in Kota Laksamana and Jonker Street to become a normal sight.Tan questioned the viability of the project and how it would affect the surrounding areas.

Flash flood in a street next to Jonker Street in August 2017.
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The petition highlighted that LBS Bina Group Bhd has reports of questionable quality control and complaints from unsatisfied property purchasers."Is the Melaka government sure of the suitability of this 'private limited', 'paid-up capital unknown' company?" the message on the petition reads.

Pantai Kundor assemblyman Nor Azman Hassan said he is against the project, but could not do much to stop the state government from proceeding with it

The elected local representative said his biggest concern is the livelihoods of the fishermen because the project will force them to make a living elsewhere that could potentially affect their catch.The petition also echoed the same concern, saying, "Fishermen now must go out further into the rougher sea with their small boats, risking their lives, and fishing at a higher cost.""In past examples, the government actually promised compensation to the fishermen, but complaints persist that nothing was actually disbursed."Additionally, Tan said that the M-WEZ project will cause Melakans to lose their last public beach."The Pantai Puteri beach is the last beach for [Melakans]. Many families go there on the weekends and; for fishermen, it's one of the busiest fish markets in Melaka," the NGO worker told Free Malaysia Today."We've lost the Tengkera, Klebang Kecil, and Klebang Besar beaches. Now, are we going to lose this one too?"

Pantai Puteri, Melaka
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As of writing, the petition has garnered over 6,400 signatures

While the Melaka coastline protection committee member wrote that they are not totally against the M-WEZ project as "no city can stand still", they urged the state government to proceed with the project with care as Melaka plays an important historic role in the country.When announcing the project last month, Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Sulaiman Md Ali said the initiative will be "a major economic enabler" that could generate 20,000 new jobs, reported New Straits Times.He said his state government had consulted the federal government for the M-WEZ blueprint in terms of infrastructure planning and would present it to the National Physical Planning Council on 6 May.

Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Sulaiman Md Ali (fourth from left) studying an exhibit after announcing the M-WEZ project on 8 March.
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Last year, the Malaysian Meteorological Department warned that one of the reasons why KL sees flooding is "unchecked overdevelopment":

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[PHOTOS] 12 Banks With Ang Pow Designs  That You Want To Collect 'Em All This 2022

1. Alliance Bank

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2. AmBank

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3. CIMB

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4. Citibank

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5. HSBC

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6. Hong Leong

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7. Maybank

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8. OCBC

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9. Public Bank

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10. UOB

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11. RHB

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12. Standard Chartered

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PDRM: Vehicles With Noisy Exhaust Pipes Are A Punishable Offence

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The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has warned members of the public who cause noise pollution with their vehicles' exhaust pipes that they can be punished by law

Speaking to Sinar Harian,  Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief Datuk Azisman Alias said offenders could face up to six months in jail or a fine of RM2,000.He said it is an offence under Rule 103 of the Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Rules 1959."The rule states that every exhaust pipe installed on a motorised vehicle must be maintained at all times so that it is in a good condition," Bernama quoted him as saying in a statement."So, anybody who modifies an exhaust pipe to the point of disturbing public peace is found to have committed an offence."

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Furthermore, Azisman added that police have the authority to seize the motorcycle or car in order to prevent further offences

Section 64 of the Road Transport Act 1987 empowers any police officer or Road Transport Department (JPJ) officer to confiscate the vehicle to secure the discontinuance of the offence.Azisman said the vehicle will only be returned after the owner takes steps to ensure the same offence will not happen again.As such, he said the police will periodically conduct integrated operations in collaboration with the Department of Environment (DOE) to keep motorists in check."During the operations, the noise level of motorcycles will be measured to determine if it complies with the standard," said the JSPT chief."If the noise level surpasses the permissible level, DOE will issue a compound to the owner of the motorcycle."

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Azisman reminded that the rule does not just apply to motorcycles, but also other motorised vehicles

He said that he noted a trend where more Malaysian youths are installing noisy exhaust systems on their motorcycles in order to increase the speed and beautify their rides.To that, Azisman said any modifications must first obtain approval from JPJ before being made.

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"Dah La Cantik, Murah Pula Tu!" - Jom Usha 6 Vacuum Cleaner Slim & Stand Di Shopee Ini

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Vacuum cleaner merupakan salah satu barangan elektrik yang sangat penting untuk membersihkan rumah

Walaupun penyapu masih relevant digunakan pada zaman sekarang, namun anda juga perlukan vacuum cleaner bagi memastikan rumah lagi bersih dan terhindar dari habuk-habuk kecil.Bagi anda yang masih tidak tahu dekat mana nak cari vacuum cleaner yang berkualiti dengan harga berbaloi, kami akan kongsikan beberapa jenama terbaik dan paling ramai beli di Shopee.Buat apa susah-susah nak pergi beli dekat kedai sedangkan anda boleh shopping melalui online bukan? Semuanya di hujung jari, tinggal add to cart dan bayar saja.Jom kita tengok 6 jenama terbaik vacuum cleaner bawah RM200 daripada beberapa kedai trusted di bawah:

1. REDBUZZ 2in1 Powerful Suction 800W S1007 Portable Handheld Stick Vacuum Cleaner

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Vacuum cleaner jenama REDBUZZ ini sangat mesra pengguna dan jimat tenaga. Ia juga anti bakteria dan mudah terhindar dari kekotoran serta mempunyai sedutan yang kuat. Ini adalah vacuum cleaner yang paling murah antara lima jenama lain di bawah.Harga: RM69.90Untuk pembelian, anda boleh klik di sini.

2. Midea Handheld Vacuum MVC-SC861B

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Mempunyai reka bentuk 2 in 1, vacuum jenama Midea ini juga didatangkan bersama bekas habuk lutsinar. Ia juga ringan dan mesra pengguna. Selain itu, terdapat juga tempat menggantung tali untuk memudahkan anda meletakkan di mana-mana saja selepas menggunakannya.Harga: RM79.00Untuk pembelian, anda boleh klik di sini.

3. 1000W Portable Cyclone Vacuum Cleaner Dust Acarid Dust-Mite

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Vacuum cleaner mudah alih ini mempunyai penapis habuk yang boleh dicuci. Ia juga tidak mengeluarkan bunyi yang terlalu bising dan reka bentuk pegangan ergonomik di mana ia senang untuk diangkat.Harga: RM79.90Untuk pembelian, anda boleh klik di sini.

4. Morgan Upright Handheld Stick Vacuum 600W MVC-CYCLONE60 MVC-Cyclone 60

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Penapis siklon ini dilengkapi dengan teknologi pengasingan habuk dan kotoran untuk menghasilkan prestasi vacuum yang optimum. Penapisnya juga boleh dicuci serta mendapat kelulusan daripada SIRIM.Harga: RM92.90Untuk pembelian, anda boleh klik di sini.

5. 2in1 Handheld Cord Vacuum Cleaner Cyclone 18000Pa Strong Suction 1000W Dust Collector

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Vacuum 2 in 1 ini mempunyai pelbagai fungsi dan hanya menggunakan butangnya untuk menukar fungsi lain. Ia juga boleh membersihkan tempat-tempat yang sukar dijangkau. Selain itu, sistem ekzosnya didatangkan dengan kawalan suhu serta penapisan sekunder yang berkesan.Harga: RM125.00Untuk pembelian, anda boleh klik di sini.

6. Riino Evolution V8 Super Cyclone Vacuum Handheld 5M Bagless (15000 Pa) RO-585F

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Vacuum ini tiada had umur bateri dan sesuai untuk semua jenis permukaan. Di samping itu, ia mempunyai reka bentuk ergonomik dengan tiub laras di mana senang untuk dibawa dan digunakan di mana-mana saja.Harga: RM129.00Untuk pembelian, anda boleh klik di sini.

Haa, dah fikir ke vacuum mana yang menjadi pilihan hati? Choose wisely ya! :)

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[VIDEO] Someone Found This Massive Sea Monster

This is the 18-foot-long oarfish found dead in the water off Catalina Island near LA

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Fake Photos: Giant Snake Killed In Egypt Red Sea. Ular gergasi laut merah mati dibunuh.

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The picture, released by the Catalina Island Marine Institute and taken on Sunday Oct. 13 shows the crew of sailing school vessel Tole Mour and Catalina Island Marine Institute instructors holding the giant fish.

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WATCH: The 18-foot-long 'sea monster' called Oarfish

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The 18-foot Oarfish took 15 people to haul ashore

Marine science instructor Jasmine Santana was snorkeling off the coast of Southern California when she spotted something unusual on the sea floor: a giant fish.

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So the curious researcher grabbed the limp marine animal by the tail and dragged it to shore. It was only later, when Santana's co-workers at the Catalina Island Marine Institute examined the nearly intact carcass, that they realized she had found an oarfish in Catalina waters.

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It took 15 adults to haul the silvery fish out of the water and up to the beach. The CIMI staff hasn't decided what to do with the dead fish yet, but they have been in touch with a couple southern California museums.

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Staffers at the institute are calling it the discovery of a lifetime. 'We've never seen a fish this big. The last oarfish we saw was three feet long.'

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The fish apparently died of natural causes. Tissue samples and video footage were sent to be studied by biologists at the University of California, Santa Barbara

The fish appeared to have died from natural causes and its body was "almost perfectly intact," according a news release from CIMI. This is likely because it hadn't been dead long.

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The oarfish is the longest known bony fish in the world, though it is rarely observed, especially alive.

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The oarfish lives in deep waters (they can dive down to over 3,000 feet), which makes them hard to study

Oarfish, which can reach 56 feet in length, live in temperate to tropical waters but are thought to dive more than 3,000 feet down into the darker depths of the ocean, which has rendered their behavior largely unobserved and unstudied.

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The oarfish, which can grow to more than 50 feet, is a deep-water pelagic fish — the longest bony fish in the world, according to CIMI. They are likely responsible for the supposed sea serpent legends throughout history.

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The giant oarfish was first discovered in 1772 by Norwegian biologist Peter Ascanius. It's formal scientific title is Regalecus glesne, but the fish is also known as king of the herring, Pacific oarfish, streamer fish and ribbon-fish.

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An illustration of Bank's Oarfish, circa 1850, the giant fish that inspired tales of sea serpents

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Like the equally mysterious giant squid, the oarfish would go on to enchant fisherman and sailors and inspire stories of sea monsters.

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In June this year, scientists released a video of an 8-foot long oarfish swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. This was the first time the animal had ever been caught on video alive in its natural habitat. Here:

PS: The good views start around the five minute mark!

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In 1996, Navy Seals pulled ashore this 23-foot Oarfish that was found off the coast near San Diego, California

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[VIDEO] Lelaki Gigih Tarik Sejadah 'Tersangkut', Budak Ini Pula Tidur Lena Tak Sedar

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Seperti yang kita semua tahu, sejak pandemik Covid-19 melanda negara, kita semua dinasihatkan untuk tidak berkongsi barangan peribadi

Ia kerana penyakit itu senang berjangkit dan membahayakan. Oleh itu, kita perlu membawanya sendiri, contohnya seperti telekung dan sejadah. Adalah lebih baik kita membawanya daripada berkongsi di tempat awam.Namun, lain pula yang terjadi dengan video ini apabila seorang lelaki gigih menarik sejadahnya yang tersangkut di bawah punggung seorang budak sekolah telah mengundang tawa ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @ahmadsyazwann Sejadah kecil pun kena ! nak kejut kesian , kita tarik perlahan-lahan  #fyp #fyp #spm  Cinta Sampai Mati - Raffa Affar

Kejut banyak kali tapi tetap tak sedarkan diri

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang lelaki bersama rakannya baru selesai menunaikan solat jumaat di sebuah masjid.Dia kemudian mahu balik dan mengambil sejadahnya, tetapi sejadah itu malah tersangkut di bawah punggung seorang budak sekolah.Apa yang lebih mencuri tumpuan adalah lelaki itu dengan gigih cuba menarik sejadah itu sehingga mengejutkan budak tersebut tapi dia tetap tidak sedar.Setelah beberapa minit, dia akhirnya berjaya menarik keluar namun, budak itu masih tetap tidur. Mungkin kerana kepenatan.

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"Letih sebab pagi sekolah biasa sebelah petang sekolah agama" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut merasa terhibur melihat situasi itu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 577.5K views, 19.5K likes dan 230 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Kesian dia penat. Balik sekolah nanti rehat ya dik :)

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[NEW UPDATE] Police Believe The Case of the Exploding Package Is Solved

Bomb suspect surrenders himself to the police

The second suspect in a bomb explosion incident which killed a primary school clerk in Taman Seri Periuk, Kampung Periuk, Tumpat, last Sunday, turned himself in at the Tumpat Police Headquarters yesterday.

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Kelantan Deputy Police Chief Datuk Mazlan Lazim said the 28-year-old man who came in at 10.15am was a neighbour of the victim's in-laws.

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"The suspect will be remanded for a week and the motives of the murder are believed to be jealousy and revenge".

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Last Wednesday, a 29-year-old soldier was remanded for seven days to facilitate investigations into the case. Mazlan said police believe that they will solve the case with the arrest of the second suspect and the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code.

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Police say the exploding package was a home-made bomb

Police have confirmed that the package which exploded and killed a school clerk in Kampung Periuk near Kok Seraya in Tumpat on Sunday was indeed a home-made bomb.

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However, Kelantan deputy police chief Datuk Mazlan Lazim said police have yet to ascertain the contents of the explosive device, and have sent samples of it to the Chemistry Department for examination.

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"We are probing the case from all angles, including establishing a motive. We do not know who the bomb was meant for, as there were nine people in the house when the incident occurred.

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"One of them was the victim's brother-in-law, a General Operations Force personnel based in Kulim, Kedah," he told a press conference here yesterday.

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32-year-old Mohd Yusrizal was killed when a package exploded in his hands during a Hari Raya visit

32-year-old Mohd Yusrizal was killed when a package exploded in his hands during a Hari Raya visit

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Lelaki Maut Objek Berisi Bom Diletak Atas Kereta Meletup

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A primary school clerk was killed when a package he collected from the roof of a car exploded in his hands here today, police said.

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According to police the blast also severed both his hands and split his abdomen open spilling his innards.

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Kelantan CID chief ACP Lai Yong Heng told reporters he died on the spot. He had come to visit his in-laws on Saturday night. Yusrizal is survived by his wife and four-month-old daughter.

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The school clerk was removing the black box from the top of his brother-in-law's car

The school clerk was removing the black box from the top of his brother-in-law's car.

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In the incident at Taman Seri Periuk, 32-year-old Mohd Yusrizal Bin Mat Zain, was believed to have found the package when he went outside of the house at 11am.

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Mohd Yusrizal Mat Zain, 32, had taken the package from the roof of a car belonging to his brother-in-law parked in front of his mother-in-law's house in Taman Seri Periuk, Kampung Periuk, at about 11 am, said Kelantan CID chief ACP Lai Yong Heng.

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The victim, who works at Sekolah Kebangsaan Manik Urai, then tried to remove the suspicious object but it suddenly exploded, killing him on the spot.

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The explosion damaged two cars and rocked the neighbourhood

The explosion damaged the Naza Citra car, on which the package had been placed, as well as a Perodua Alza car parked next to it.

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The sound of the explosion jolted the residents of the housing estate and nearby villages, and they rushed to the spot to learn what had happened.

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A neighbour, Kamaruddin Che Mat, 56, said the explosion rocked the neighbourhood and when he rushed over to the spot he found Mohd Yusrizal's wife crying over the body of her husband.

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Mohd Yusrizal’s brother-in-law says the black package was first spotted by the victim's wife

Mohd Yusrizal’s brother-in-law, who declined to be identified, said Mohd Yusrizal and his family had arrived at their home Saturday night in conjunction with Aidilfitri.

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He said the black package on the roof of the car was first spotted by Mohd Yusrizal’s wife as soon as she opened the front door of the house and Mohd Yusrizal walked over to collect it.

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Deputy PM says he is deeply saddened by the bombing

Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today extended his condolences to the family of Mohd Yusrizal Mat Zain, 32, a school clerk who was killed when a package he collected from the roof of a vehicle exploded in his hands in Tumpat, Kelantan.

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Muhyiddin said in a statement that he was saddened by the incident, more so because it happened when Muslims were celebrating Aidilfitri.

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This Sekinchan Café Is Serving Studio Ghibli Vibes & It's The Perfect Place To Unwind

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When life gets too hectic, it's good to take a breather and get some fresh air away from the city

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Less than a two-hour drive away from KL is a little café in Sekinchan that lets you slow down, have a cup of coffee, and breathe. Known as Hay! Café, this eatery has an indoor dining area with large glass windows, allowing customers to take in the view, as well as an outdoor space, which directly faces surrounding paddy fields.

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Having just opened in September, this new café is quickly garnering attention for its ambience and pretty views

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They offer a variety of dishes, from Nasi Lemak Ayam Rempah to pastas, Niko Neko drinks, and a selection of cakes

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TikTok user @sumay.hsn, who recently visited the café, shared that the best time to go is in the evening, so you can catch the sunset.

  @sumay.hsn Best cafe to disconnect from KL city, in the middle of paddy field. The dessert are nicely baked, feels like home    Hay Cafe, Sekinchan.  #sekinchan #kualalumpur #paddyfield #dateideas   original sound - …. - ash

If you're heading to Sekinchan or planning a road trip, add this spot to your list!
Here's where Hay! Café is located:

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AddressJalan Tali Air 5, 45400 Sekinchan, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.Opening hours9am – 4.30pm (Tuesday – Friday) 9am – 6.30pm (Saturday – Sunday) Closed on Monday.Check out their Instagram.

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                Enjoy Beautiful Scenery At This Gorgeous Café With A View Of The KL Skyline

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                This Refurbished Bus Restaurant In Kundasang Lets You Dine With A View Of Mount Kinabalu

Breathtaking.

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                Enjoy Sunset Views & Italian-Malaysian Cuisine At This Farm 30 Minutes From KL

There's ice cream made with fresh milk too.

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                This Thai Restaurant In Penang Has A Stunning Hilltop View Overlooking Paddy Fields & Sea

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I Stumbled Upon This Weird Insect Lurking In My Laundry And I Haven't Been OK Since

After discovering the creepy existence of plaster bagworms last year, I had another lucky encounter with an insect that I had never before seen in the 20 odd years of my life.
I found it among my LAUNDRY just about to scurry away.

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Honestly, I almost cried.It had a really shiny silvery body, long antennas, and wiggled really quickly away across the floor.

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My sister knowledgeably informed me that it was a silverfish

The silverfish, also known as a fishmoth or carpet shark, is named after its shimmery, silvery scales and the other part of its name, no doubt, came because of the way it slithers across surfaces like a swimming fish.

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Apparently, it is a well-known pest. So, here are other things you should know about them:

Silverfish are one of the oldest insects in the world

According to pest management site Terminix, they have been crawling around for more than 400 million years and even predate the dinosaurs by at least 100 million years.However, for all that time, these insects never developed wings.With a flattened elongated body, three bristle-like appendages on its back, and super long antennas, they make up for the lack of flight with extreme speed.Only one to 2cm big, their scurrying speed helps them quickly dart for cover, making them hard to kill or step on when discovered.

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These pests like warm, humid places such as the kitchen and the bathroom

Silverfish are especially attracted to paper and fabric, which is why you will commonly find them lurking in old books, stacks of newspapers you've set aside to recycle, moulting wallpaper, boxes of old photographs in the storeroom, and yes, damp laundry.This is because they feed on polysaccharides, which are carbohydrates found in starches, glues, and paper products. They also like feeding on fallen food crumbs, loose human hairs, and other dead insects.

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Nonetheless, silverfish are generally harmless to humans

They do not bite human skin and are not known to carry pathogens or other potentially damaging diseases.But the same simply cannot be said for your old belongings.Once these sneaky pests find a satisfactory food source, they remain close to it and an infestation can cause significant damage to cardboard, paper products, and old clothes that are normally stored away in basements and attics.Worse yet, these insects remain elusive because they hide in nooks and crannies during the day and only actively eat during the night.

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Using what we know so far though, we can prevent these primitive creeps from invading our homes

As also suggested by pest control guide Terminix:- Limit their food sources by keeping dry foods (such as cereals, rice, and pasta) in airtight containers.- Vacuum carpets, floors, and even your sofas regularly to help remove fallen food crumbs and loose hairs.- Use dehumidifiers in damp areas such as your laundry room and basements to help remove the moisture that silverfish enjoy.- Always avoid or repair water leaks as soon as possible and ensure your home drainage system runs smoothly.- Close cracks and crevices in the wall with caulk and make sure your walls are well painted.

Otherwise, you might have to deal with damage like this

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11 Interesting Ways Humans Have Reinvented The Apple

Who would have thought a humble fruit would inspire a technological empire?

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Fun fact: Apple Inc. was inspired by Silicon Valley’s base in fruit orchards, as well as Steve Job’s fruitarian diet choice when the company was formed. The iconic logo could have been a whole apple, but Jobs felt the bitten-off version is just that much cuter!

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Far from being boring, apples have been reimagined as many, many exciting things! How many of these cool uses of apples do you know?

1. When they act as a 'moisturiser' for your baked goodies

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Store your cakes and baked treats with half an apple; the moisture from the fruit will keep the goods fresh and moist.

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2. When they help fellow apples and other fruits to ripen

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Apples release ethylene gas, which speeds ripening. To ripen your fruits fast, keep them with a ripened apple.Note: This trick doesn't work with oranges, pineapples, or tangerines, however.

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3.  When they effortlessly level up your art projects

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Remember the days of art class, where you’d stamp cut-up potatoes onto the art block? It's time to try the hipster-fied version: apple halves on canvas!

4. When they transform into a quirky puzzle

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With just four strategic cuts, you can turn your sweet snack into a cool puzzle. Here's how you do it.

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5. When they make your neighbours wonder where you get your festive décor inspirations from

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There's something undeniably magical about forgoing plastic baubles in favour of a home-made dried apple garland.

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6. When they're turned into unique ciders

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Apples are, after all, the essence of cider: a beverage made possible with the fermented juice of apples. The best part? Ciders taste really well when infused with extracts of fruits, honey, or elderflower!

7. When they are the saving grace to your jar of clumpy, hardened brown sugar

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If you're wondering what to do with your jar of hardened brown sugar, place it in a sealed plastic bag with an apple wedge. Keep it in a dry place for a day or two and watch your sugar transform into its granulated form again!

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8. When they become the perfect accent to a dinner party

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Not only do these apple tea-lights lend a uniquely refreshing look to parties and events, they require minimal effort too! Just hollow out the top part of the fruit, insert a tea light, and you're good to go.

9. When they become your skin's best friend

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Apples' antioxidant properties can help relieve skin damage from the sun, while its glycolic acid content helps to exfoliate and clear your pores. Try mixing blended apple with honey for an uplifting, all-natural face mask.

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10. When they save your stews and soups from being a salty disaster

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If you've gone a tad overboard with the salt, just add some apple wedges in for 10 minutes; the apple will soak up the excess salt.

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11. When they make oral hygiene fun

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Their mildly acidic nature and rough, fibre-rich flesh make them the ideal food for cleansing and brightening teeth, while their crunchiness helps to scrub away stubborn stains over time.

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When it comes to putting apples to good use, Strongbow knows a thing or two about keeping it cool

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After all, what's an exciting evening without Strongbow Apple Ciders? Now's the time to explore these 3 unique flavours: the classic Gold; the subtly sweet Honey; and the aromatic, floral Elderflower. Go on now, treat yourself!


BBC Features Ain Husniza In A Video Highlighting #MakeSchoolASaferPlace Campaign

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Student activist Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam and her campaign to #MakeSchoolASaferPlace gained recognition from BBC News yesterday, 17 May

BBC News highlighted Ain's journey in stopping rape culture in Malaysian schools since her campaign #MakeSchoolASaferPlace began last month. The campaign was started by the 17-year-old after her teacher made a rape joke in class. Ain's story was captured in a two minute and 52 second long video, which was uploaded on the British news website and YouTube channel.The video revisits Ain's original posts on social media regarding the incident involving the teacher and the support and criticism the teenage activist has encountered since her campaign began.BBC also included clips of Ain explaining her intentions and hopes behind the campaign. Her father, Saiful Nizam Abdul Wahab, also made a few comments in the video titled 'The Cost Of Calling Out A Rape Joke'.

A screenshot from the video about Ain's journey broadcasted by BBC News.
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"This thing is sensitive because it's a rape joke, it's a rape joke, somebody's trauma how can I not be sensitive over it?" Ain said to the BBC

Regarding rape culture in Malaysian schools, she said that, "We want to stop this here. We want to educate. We want to change."When talking about the backlash his daughter has received, Saiful said that, "It made us sad but at the same time it gave us proof that our culture, our society, we need to rectify this and come out from that kind of way of thinking."The SMK Puncak Alam student stated in the video that she was scared and cried after receiving a rape threat from a schoolmate, which a senior police officer later said was maybe a 'joke'."I'm being let down by all these adults, all these educators that obviously should know better than me, should obviously know better than us 17-year-olds," Ain said, referring to the negative comments allegedly made against her on social media by her school principal.The Ministry of Education later released a statement saying that that the principal's Facebook account had been hacked. Ain also received an expulsion warning from the school as she had not attended class due to feeling unsafe.The video noted the support Ain has received from her parents and included her father proudly saying, "This little girl that I brought up from a baby, wow, she has this bravery all this while in her. I cannot express how proud I am."

Saiful and Ain in the BBC video.
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Meanwhile, board members of Yayasan AFS Antarabudaya Malaysia (AFS Malaysia) will be sponsoring Ain to participate in its online AFS Global You Changemaker programme

AFS Global You Changemaker programme is a global interactive virtual exchange programme for teenagers aged between 15 and 17 years old.According to its website, the programme is designed "to develop global competence skills (and) create innovative social impact projects".The programme was created with the intention of bringing together youths around the world who are interested in global issues, passionate about creating social change in their communities, and is keen in entrepreneurship, innovation, design, sustainable development, or social justice.In a statement made available to SAYS, AFS Malaysia said Ain was chosen for the 12-week online programme "as recognition and appreciation of her courage, bravery and tenacity in encouraging not only her peers but also students around Malaysia to voice out problems they face in school through her #makeschoolasaferplace initiative, which has since gone viral".Upon successfully completing the programme, the youths involved in the programme will receive a certificate from the University of Pennsylvania Centre for Social Impact Strategy."AFS Malaysia promotes active global citizens and Ain Husniza fits the bill," the organisation's chairperson Khalilah Dato Mohd Talha said in a statement today, 18 May.

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If You've Ever Thought Of Owning A Cafe, These 8 Realities Might Make You Think Twice

1. You'll be investing a lot of money, so be prepared to see it through over a long period because running a cafe is not a 6 to 12-month stint

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First things first, you have to be financially secure to start a cafe. Investing in a cafe business will cost you at least RM500,000 to RM600,000 to cover your location rental, deposit, labour costs, equipment and supplies, amongst many other things. That's not all. Competition in the cafe and F&B industry is quite high these days so the chances are, you may not be making a lot of money starting out. "The harsh reality is that the cafe business in not one where you can make tons of money in a short six to twelve months kind of thing. You need to understand and be prepared to see through it over a long period when you invest in this business," CFO of espressolab Kelly explained.

2. Owning a cafe does not mean you can simply hire someone to run the business for you. You have to be hands-on in managing every aspect of your own business.

COO of espressolab, Joshua Liew.
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One of the misconceptions aspiring cafe owners have is that they do not have to take care of the business. In truth, an owner has to be actively managing the business, even if they are not on-site. "Actively managing the business doesn't mean you're standing there eight hours a day, serving the customers or making coffee," espressolab COO Joshua explained. "You have to be involved in the business decision process. You have to know what's happening in your own cafe and not leave it to someone else, because a cafe is a very personalised business. You have to lead by example."

3. A cafe always serves the local community, so the menu should be catered to local taste buds... even if your menu may sound a little odd on paper

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"Let's say a cafe is in Klang. The taste buds of the people in Klang are a bit different, so they would want to stock up on different types of cakes. They might want to offer food that is more receptive to the locals as opposed to those in TTDI or the city center," Joshua explained."For example, some may insist on selling pasta because it sounds right, but it may not work out well in practice because people don't like to eat pasta in some places. They like to eat nasi lemak." "You might be thinking, 'Hah? Nasi lemak with coffee ah?', but if the sales prove it, you don't argue with the numbers," he added.

4. Knowing your basic numbers is the key to sustaining your cafe business

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Essentially, running a cafe is like running any type of business. You have to understand the concepts of profit and loss, cost-benefit analysis, handling your sales and managing your costs, amongst others."It's boring to a lot of people, but the truth is numbers are very sexy," Joshua joked. "If the numbers make sense and you get good profits at the end of the month, then it becomes very sexy."

5. Having good reviews when you first start out does not mean much. You have to be able to maintain the consistency and quality of your products.

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"As competition gets steeper, consumers get more educated, so more people are able to differentiate the quality of your coffee, your food and all that," Kelly said.

6. Taste is subjective, so there is no reason to be a snob about specialty coffee. It intimidates your customers!

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According to Joshua, people who are involved in the specialty coffee industry tend to be pretty elitist about coffee. Customers are already intimidated in the presence of someone they perceive to know a lot about coffee, even more so when owners or baristas do nothing to discount that mindset. "You want people to consume more coffee, it's good for business! So you try to ease them in rather than to show off your jargons about coffee and things like that," he added.

7. Hiring people is not an issue. The tough part is keeping your good employees from leaving.

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"Keeping the right staff is very important, because it's customer service," Kelly said. "If you say your product is good, the next thing customers always look for is good service."She also notes that while it's quite easy to hire people in Malaysia, keeping the good ones is always a tough issue because "employees would like to have a career path."

8. Being a good barista is not just about having the skills to make good coffee. They should also be able to make emotional connections with customers.

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"Did you know that 'barista' is Italian for 'bartender'? What impression do you get when you hear the term 'bartender'? A bartender is everyone's best friend!" Joshua explained. "So a good barista or a good business owner should be able to connect with the customer on a good level, on a very emotional level." He further added that a barista should also be a good salesperson. After all, there are business costs to sustain."Upsell, recommend, be authentic, be personal," he said.

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