Social Media Outrage Over Man Who Shot Two Arrows At Dog

Rottweiler That Was Shot With Arrows Passes Away #RIPBrianna

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We received some very heart breaking news just now. Brianna is no more. She succumbed to her severe tick fever and we are truly shattered upon hearing the news. The vet tried everything possible - she was just too weak and too traumatized.

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This was a very very sick dog - and Brianna's condition was further aggravated by the trauma of being shot at. At least her last days were filled with warmth and kindness.

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A Man Had Allegedly Shot Two Arrows At A Rottweiler In Seri Kembangan On The Night Of 13 May 2014

PETALING JAYA: A man allegedly shot two arrows at a dog after it stood outside his gate and refused to leave on Tuesday night.

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Photo Shows The Dog With Two Arrows Lodged In Its Body, One In The Front Leg And Another In The Back

The dog, wearing a collar, with two arrows lodged in its body.
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The man had shot and wounded the dog, which had stood at his gate and refused to move and one arrow lodged hit the front leg whilst another hit the back.

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According To Allan Chong, A Resident Who Witnessed The Incident, The Dog Was Wearing A Collar And Was Likely Looking For Its Way Back Home

He said the incident happened between 8.30 to 9.00pm, as he arrived home after an outing. Chong added he had not seen the dog in the area before and believed it was a lost dog trying to find its way home.

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“I Saw The Man Holding The Bow And Arrows And Approaching The Dog To Shoot It Again.”

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“By the time I got to the dog, my neighbour had already shot two arrows at it,” Allan Chong was quoted as saying. “I saw the man holding the bow and arrows and approaching the dog to shoot it again,” he added.

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Chong said he managed to move the dog away from his neighbour’s gate before the man could shoot it again.

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Chong was later advised by the police to lodge a report on the incident.

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According To Reports, The Man Had Shot The Arrows Because The Dog Refused To Move Away From His Front Gate

It was reported that the man had shot two arrows at the dog after it stood outside his gate and refused to leave.

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Animal Lovers Rushed The Dog To A Nearby Veterinary Clinic And Then Handed The Dog Over To Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better (MDDB)

A witness, who wished to remain anonymous, said he was driving home from work when he saw the dog in front of the house, and the shooter standing nearby, bow and arrows in hand. “I came out my car immediately and told the man to stop shooting the dog. “After moving the dog to a safer place, I fed the dog and removed the arrows from its body,” he said.

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Animal lovers rushed the dog to a veterinary clinic where it received first aid before handing over the Rottweiler to canine welfare project Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better (MDDB).

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When MDDB Asked Facebook Users For Urgent Help With The Dog's Medical Bill, Malaysians Immediately Showed Their Kindness By Offering To Help With MDDB's Animal Medical Centre Bills With No Question Asked

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The Man's Action Has Caused Outrage Amongst The Malaysian Social Media Community. Many Are Asking For The Man To Be Charged With Animal Cruelty.

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The Topic Of Islamic Teachings Was Heavily Discussed As Malaysians On Facebook Examines The Issue

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MDDB Project Manager Melinda Gomes Says The Dog Is Approximately 12-Years-Old, Is Partially Blind, And Is Very Sick

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MDDB project manager Melinda Joy Gomez said the dog has been estimated to be about 12 years old and was also partially blind. “She appears to be a lost dog and must have been trying to find her way home and gone to the shooter’s house after hearing voices coming from that direction,’’ said Gomez.

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She added the dog had not moved away because it could not see. “That’s also why the dog stood at the same spot as the man shot his arrows at it,’’ she added.

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According to Gomez, the dog has since been admitted to a veterinary clinic and found to be anaemic and suffering from tick fever and heartworm.

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“He had shot his arrows at an old, blind and very very sick dog,’’ said Gomez.

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Instead Of Shooting, The Man Could Have Chased The Dog Away By Spraying Water At It

Animal activist Melinda Joy Gomez said the man should have found other ways to chase the dog away without hurting it. “He could have asked the help of neighbours who were dog owners or spray the poor animal with water instead of shooting it with arrows,” she was quoted as saying.

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Malaysian Traditional Malay Archers Association (Pertama) Has Condemned The Man For Violating The Code Of Ethics In Archery

Meanwhile, the Malaysian Traditional Malay Archers Association (Pertama) has voiced its unhappiness over the man’s conduct. “He has given the sport a bad name and violated all of its code of ethics by shooting at a poor and defenceless animal,’’ said its president Muhamad Akmal Mohamad Dahlan.

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Muhamad Akmal also said the man was not a member of his association. “We condemn his actions and urge the relevant authorities to initiate the necessary action against him,’’ said Muhamad Akmal.

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He said the incident had tarnished the image and reputation of archery enthusiasts in the country. “The sport and art of archery denotes disciplines and is forbidden to be used to create pain and misery,’’ said Muhamad Akmal.

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Pembayaran Balik PTPTN Akan Diambil Dari Peminjam Yang Berpendapatan Lebih RM2,000 Sebulan

Timbalan Menteri Pelajaran, Teo Nie Ching mengumumkan bahawa peminjam Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) yang memperoleh pendapatan melebihi RM2,000 akan dikenakan potongan mandatori dari gaji mereka

Menurut Teo, "Untuk memastikan kita tidak membebankan belia, kerajaan telah memutuskan untuk memulakan potongan gaji mandatori sebanyak 2% atau RM40 sekiranya gaji peminjam mencapai RM2,000."Namun begitu, ianya akan meningkat mengikut kenaikan gaji setiap peminjam.

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Walau bagaimanapun, pembayaran balik itu akan dikecualikan untuk peminjam dalam kumpulan pendapatan pertengahan iaitu 40% (M40) yang juga mendapat kepujian kelas pertama

Menurut laporan yang dikeluarkan oleh Free Malaysia Today, pengecualian pembayaran balik itu akan diberikan kepada pelajar dari kumpulan pendapatan terendah 40% (B40).

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Tambahan lagi, pengecualian ini juga akan dikenakan kepada kedua-dua pelajar di institusi pengajian tinggi awam mahupun swasta.

Sebelum ini, ketika pembentangan Bajet 2019 pada 2 November yang lalu, Menteri Kewangan iaitu Lim Guan Eng mengumumkan bahawa skim pembayaran balik adalah WAJIB bagi setiap peminjam PTPTN

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Melalui inisiatif, bayaran balik pinjaman akan dijamin melalui potongan berjadual antara 2% hingga 15% daripada gaji peminjam. Ianya akan dikenakan ke atas peminjam yang berpendapatan sebanyak RM1,000 ke atas.

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M'sian City Life #1: The Unlikely Reason Why This KL Guy Keeps An Afro Since He Was 17

Guys, what was the most funky hairstyle you have ever had? Have you ever attempted to keep an afro AND made sure it stay fabulous, like Ross Stephenson here?

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Look at that hair!

Having grown out the afro since he was 17, it’s not unusual to have people staring at him - or rather, his hair - everywhere Ross goes. In fact, it is more often than not a conversation starter between him and random strangers, such as this kakak he met at the mamak:

"What happened earlier this afternoon is a good example of why I keep it.  While waiting for my laundry to finish at the self-service dobi nearby my house, I decided to tapau (take away) food from a Malay food stall nearby.I've never been there before, so when one of the Malay kakak saw me, she exclaimed loudly: Wah rambut besar!" (Wow, your hair is huge!).She was laughing and smiling away. I told her it was 'original'," he wrote in a Facebook post."She didn't believe me. She asked me: "Sumpah?" (You swear it's original?)Then she came over to my table, and I said: "You cuba rasa" (Come and touch it for yourself) and she happily touched my hair and parted it, looking for the scalp to see if it was real or a wig!Then she sat and I chatted with her about it, soon joined by another staff there," he recounted.

The multi-talented entertainer has definitely put in some great effort to stand out from the crowd, just think about all the grooming needed to make an afro look good! But he’s not just doing it for style, it’s actually for a good cause close to his heart.

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In continuation of the dobi story, Ross wrote, "I went in without any expectations. I came out leaving 2 people smiling and laughing.  Be it at a shop, at the toll booth, or while walking on the street. I don't even have to say a word, and I can see them smiling from the corner of my eye. That's why I keep my afro, because it brings joy to people. Thank You, God!"

If you happen to bump into Ross on the streets of Kuala Lumpur, do remember to ask him for a free selfie with his afro. You will even have the opportunity of touching his ever groovy afro, just remember to ask politely!

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With the beauty of his afro, Ross signed up with a talent agent and was blessed to have several opportunities to get featured in ad’s by Petronas, Hotlink, Cool Tea, Sunway Pyramid, and others.

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His hair affair aside, Ross is also a jack of all trades  — he has been hired as an emcee, comedian, magician and recently, a mad scientist as well!

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In our all-new ‘Malaysian City Life’ series, we want to hear from everyday Malaysians - YOU!

If you have any stories that you’d like to share, whether it's yours or someone you know, send them over to [email protected] or send us a message on Facebook. You might just see your story featured here!Stay tuned for the next episode of Malaysian City Life!


Good Samaritans Clear Up Piles Of Rubbish At Pahang Waterfall After Photos Went Viral

Recent photos showing piles of trash left strewn all over a waterfall picnic site in Pahang have gone viral

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On 26 September, Facebook page KUANTAN shared photos of plastic plates, cups, bottles, wrappers, and other rubbish littered at Berkelah Falls in Pahang.The photos were shared over 1,600 times.

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In the Facebook post, Malaysians expressed their disappointment with the mentality and general attitude of the public's disregard for the environment

"The mentality and civic awarness of Malaysians really makes me sad," wrote one person.

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"Sadly, once upon a time, only those who looked out for the environment came to picnic here, now people just come to Berkelah Falls to picnic and leave their trash everywhere," wrote another.

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"Forget about flying cars, if we can't even get basic civics right. We need to teach people how to throw rubbish at the designated spots," commented another.

However, after the images went viral, a group of Malaysians decided to clean up the area themselves

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Local travel company, Jerangkang Truck, shared that they arrived at the waterfall at 7pm and began cleaning up until 12.30am. "Although we didn't get enough sleep, we pushed forward with all our energy to clean up. We hope that its current cleanliness will last forever so that the next generation can also experience this beauty that we enjoy now," they wrote in a Facebook post.

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Although it's great that the premises are now cleaned, let's not wait for others to pick up after our mess, okay?
Check out the Facebook post below:

[MISI PEMBERSIHAN BERKELAH WATERFALL]

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walaupon sibuk teramat trip masuk ke jerangkang waterfall,dapat...Posted by Jerangkang Berkelah Waterfall on Saturday, September 26, 2020

Here's another guy who deserves all the praise for spending two days to clean up a community garden:

                Unsung Hero Cleans 360L Worth Of Garbage In KL Community Garden

He has been cleaning the area for the past two years.

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Here's A 2020 Overview Of The Water Disruptions In KL & Selangor

This Spotlight is sponsored by Indah Water Konsortium.

KL and Selangor were affected by several water disruptions that took place throughout 2020 and Malaysians were evidently frustrated

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From January to December, check out the full list of water disruptions that took place in 2020: 1. On 11 January, temporary water disruptions in 19 areas take place after a power outage in a water treatment plant occurs2. On 7 February, seven areas in the Gombak district suffer water cuts due to water tank and pipe issues 3. On 18 March, due to low water pressure, there are unscheduled water cuts that affect 11 areas in the Petaling district 4. On 17 April, seven regions across Selangor and Kuala Lumpur suffer unscheduled water cuts due to water pollution5. On 3 May, Puchong has an unscheduled water cut caused by a burst pipe6. On 28 May, eight areas in Hulu Selangor face water cuts after water pollution is discovered in a water treatment plant7. On 24 June, a third party causes a water pipe to burst, resulting in unscheduled water cuts in several areas in the Petaling district8. On 6 July, notice is given in advance to inform of a water cut for repair and maintenance purposes9. On 20 July, a major pipe burst causes water disruptions to two areas in Klang and eight areas in Kuala Langat 10. On 6 August, 50 areas in the Petaling district face water disruptions after the main water pipe bursts11. On 11 August, the Gombak district faces temporary water cuts due to maintenance works 12. On 3 September, a water treatment plant is shut down due to water pollution, causing major water disruptions across seven districts 13. On 16 September, a pipe incident causes temporary water cuts to a few areas in Sepang and Kuala Langat14. On 30 September, a pipe incident causes temporary water cuts in 29 areas in Petaling 15. On 4 October, a water treatment plant is shut down due to water pollution, causing water cuts for 274 different areas 16. On 14 October, authorities carry out necessary maintenance and repair works, resulting in temporary water cuts in Kuala Langat and Sepang17. On 17 October, a pipe burst causes water cuts that affected over 600 areas in six districts 18. On 10 November, a water pollution incident surfaces, resulting in unscheduled water disruptions that affect over one million households 19. On 8 December, raw water is found to be polluted, which leads to water cuts across 861 areas in seven districts 20. On 11 December, water cut notices are given in advance for maintenance purposes21. On 16 December, Sabak Bernam faces temporary water cuts due to maintenance and repair works22. On 21 December, several areas in Klang face water cuts after a pipe incident23. On 29 December, a pipe incident causes water cuts in a few areas in Shah Alam 24. Lastly, on the same day, 29 December, a landslide causes a pipe incident, which leads to water cuts in 43 areas in the Petaling district

As a result of these water disruptions, many frustrated Malaysians blame sewerage facilities like Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) for their inadequacy to maintain the treatment plants and failure to give proper notice

However, sewerage facilities are not to blame. Indah Water has been the scapegoat for many water cuts and water pollution incidents throughout the years. In fact, on 5 November, Indah Water was once again, allegedly accused of polluting the Air Selangor's Water Treatment Plant, where unknown substances in the form of white foam and red water were first discovered at the intake of Indah Water's Sewage Treatment Plant (STP).

Upon investigation, it was revealed that a group of irresponsible parties had dumped illegal waste into a sewerage system in Rawang, ultimately causing river pollution

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From the sewerage system, the polluted river had flowed to STP, where it was discovered by a staff on duty on 4 November. Following this, Indah Water immediately stopped the discharge and operation of the treatment plant to avoid the polluted water from flowing to other watercourses.

Each time a sewerage treatment plant gets polluted by third parties, Indah Water bears the responsibility to treat the facilities immediately to prevent further damage to the treatment plant and environment

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Indah Water's Chief Executive Officer, Narendran Maniam, shared that when STP was affected by the unknown illegal substance, the team had to first contain the polluted water flow to avoid any spillage into the waterways. "If this was not executed promptly, the illegal element that came into our plant would have had created further detriment to the environment," said Narendran, adding that instead of making baseless accusations, effort should be focused on apprehending the perpetrator. Other than containing the water flow, Indah Water also has to carry out numerous treatments such as using enzymes to neutralise the water process, using a defoamer to remove contaminants, and monitor the water storage tank for 24 hours. Additionally, if any pollution incidents take place, the management has to inform all relevant authorities.

Indah Water is a sewerage treatment company that looks into maintaining and developing a clean, sanitised sewerage system

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They operate over 7,000 treatment plants and 19,775km networks of effluent pipelines throughout the country. In fact, preventing factories from being developed nearby rivers or stopping individuals from dumping illegal waste into rivers are not part of Indah Water's jurisdiction. Narendran has expressed his disappointment over the false accusations, as it was the irresponsible parties that caused the river pollution. To add on, Lembaga Urus Air Selangor (LUAS) revealed that the STP incident could have been sabotage, as it took place a day after the state passed stiff penalties to polluters, which include a mandatory jail sentence of up to one year, and a heavy fine.

Indah Water shared that they remain committed to tackling the issue of illegal waste dumping together with the authorities

Indah Water has since lodged a police report to investigate the STP pollution incident. Additionally, on 10 November, a separate incident involving green illegal wastewater was discovered in the Indah Water Taman Velox treatment plant. Police have since arrested the culprits behind the illegal wastewater dumping.

For more information, you can visit Indah Water here or follow their Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates

On the other hand, did you know that you should never pour oil into your kitchen sink?

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How Did This 17-Year-Old Get Accepted To All 8 Ivy League Universities?

The Essay That Got This 17-Year-Old Accepted Into Every Ivy League University

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This 17-year-old's application essay got him into all eight Ivy League schools — despite a declining acceptance rate in seven out of eight Ivies and an era of increased selectivity in elite educational institutions.

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What exactly did Long Island high school student Kwasi Enin, who has straight As and a 2,250 SAT score, write? The New York Post obtained a copy (readable below), and as New York Mag observes, "It is very much a college essay — flowery language, Big Ideas, lessons learned — but it also worked."

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Kwasi Enin's college essay
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Kwasi Enin's college essay
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This is Kwasi Enin, a Long Island student. He is a 17-year-old first generation Ghanaian who plans on becoming a doctor.

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What's special about him? This Long Island teen has beaten the odds - he has been accepted by every single Ivy League Universities. YES, all 8 of them!

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That's what happened to Kwasi Enin, a student at William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach, N.Y., this week. The 17-year-old received acceptance letters from Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, the University of Pennsylvania and Yale.

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Speaking about the news, Kwasi says he thought, "this can’t be happening"

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Kwasi Enin of Shirley, L.I., spent hours preparing his admissions essay for 12 schools, and said he hoped that he would get into “at least one” of the Ivy League schools that he applied to. When the acceptance letters rolled in, he was “shocked,” he said Tuesday.

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“I had the passion to research all eight of them, they can all be so different,” Mr. Enin said on Tuesday afternoon, during a blitz of media interviews following a Newsday profile published on Monday. ”I thought I could fit in at any of them. I also thought, ‘I do really want to get into at least one.’”

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But Mr. Enin didn’t anticipate he would be accepted into all eight. “Somebody has to reject me somewhere,” he recalls thinking. “When that didn’t happen, I sat back and was amazed and grateful,’” he said.

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"It's a big deal when we have students apply to one or two Ivies," Kwasi’s guidance counselor Nancy Winkler said. "To get into one or two is huge. It was extraordinary."

Nancy Winkler, Enin’s guidance counsellor, told the New York Daily News, “I’ve never seen anything like it in my 15 years as a high-school counsellor. He’s going to be a leader in whatever he chooses.”

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Kwasi scored 2,250 on his SATs, putting him in the 99th percentile. Still, he said he wasn't banking on getting into all 8 prestigious universities.

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Mr. Enin’s achievement is perhaps not surprising considering his academic career so far. He’s excelled academically, scoring 2,250 out of 2,400 on his SAT score, and is also a musician, playing the electric bass, viola and participating in the school’s orchestra and a cappella group.

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He’s acted in several school plays since the 9th grade, participates in track, shot put and discus, and is also in the school’s Youth & Government club, William Floyd High School principal Barbara Butler said. “To have been able to balance everything with such modesty and to be such an overall good citizen, that is rare,” Ms. Butler said.

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For the record, he was also accepted by Duke, Stony Brook University, SUNY Geneseo and Binghamton University

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Although Enin has yet to make a decision, there seems to be a frontrunner. "I think my preference is Yale. They seem to embody all the kinds of things I want in a college: the family, the wonderful education, the amazing diverse students, and financial aid as well. So I think Yale has all that for me right now. I still have to compare all these schools—these wonderful schools."

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After receiving all of the acceptance letters, how did he feel? He says:

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"Pride and appreciation and thankfulness for everyone who helped you in the whole process, from the one who gave you the idea to helped you with your essays to all of your teachers helping you with your grades and whatnot, all the way down to your counselors," Enin told Newsday. "And of course your family, your parents, for all that they do."

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MAS To Slash 6,000 Jobs And Cut Back Its Global Route Network In Turnaround Effort

In the aftermath of the back-to-back jetliner tragedies and subsequent losses in recent months, MAS is on a brand-revival procedure and will cut 6000 jobs, as part of its recovery plan

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Malaysia Airlines will cut 6,000 workers, as part of an overhaul to revive its damaged brand after being hit by double passenger jet disasters. The reduction represents about 30 percent of its workforce of 20,000.

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The announcement comes from state investment company, Khazanah Nasional. It says a new company will be established to take over the airline’s existing business and reduced staff. The airline will be taken completely under the wing of the government. The overhaul and new investment in the carrier will cost about 1.9 billion US dollars. The state investment fund said it aims to restore the airlines to profitability by the end of 2017.

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The 42-year-old company will be de-listed by 2014 end under the broad revival plan announced by Khazanah Nasional that aims to bring long-elusive efficiency and global standards to MAS

The 6,000 job cuts were higher than expected by the industry and mark a painful new blow for staff after a traumatic year for the national flag-carrier and the Southeast Asian country. Khazanah, which owns a majority stake in Malaysia Airlines, said it would invest in “reskilling” those who lose jobs and pledged to set up a panel to improve often rocky relations between unions and management.

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“Recent tragic events and ongoing difficulties at MAS have created a perfect storm that is allowing this restructuring to take place,” Khazanah managing director Azman Mokhtar told reporters in Kuala Lumpur. “We believe that the 6 billion is not a bailout, we believe it will be recovered with re-listing,” he said.

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Khazanah, which currently holds a 69% stake in the airline, will take 100% ownership when the carrier is de-listed. The state fund said this month that it would pay 1.4 billion ringgit to buy out minority shareholders.

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Under the restructuring plan, which was approved by Malaysia’s cabinet this week, MAS’s assets and liabilities will be transferred to a new company with Khazanah injecting up to 6 billion ringgit. To facilitate the migration of the existing business to Newco, the Government will table a new law in Parliament called the MAS Act.

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Khazanah managing director Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar said that the new legislation would have a finite life and was needed to facilitate the migration of the existing business to Newco.  In a move to ensure that Newco has a leaner workforce and cleaner balance sheet to compete effectively in a tough operating environment, Khazanah wants to see job cuts of 30% from the existing MAS workforce of 20,000 employees.

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It is one of the many conditions Khazanah has imposed on the management of MAS if it were to inject more funds into the ailing airline. “In our opinion, we think that Newco with its business model will require a workforce of about 14,000. A net reduction of 30% is an across-the-board number,” said Azman at a media briefing yesterday.

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Khazanah aims to return the airline to profit by 2017, and re-list it within five years, by which time it would be a more regionally focused airline "with lower cost structure and greater emphasis on revenue yield management," the state fund said in a statement

An international search for a new chief executive was underway, Khazanah said, and the current CEO Ahmad Jauhari Yahya would stay on until July next year. Khazanah, which has injected more than 5 billion ringgit into MAS over the last 10 years, said its new fund injections would be strictly tied to the new company meeting performance targets. “Success is by no means guaranteed,” Khazanah said.

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Meanwhile, Public Accounts Committee wants the Federal Government to ensure that the restructuring plans for MAS does not affect the businesses of other local airlines

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Its chairman Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed (pic) said that the Government recovery plans for the airlines, which has been facing a financial crisis, could possible affect other airlines. "We want the government to look at it holistically and not just focus on strengthening MAS status," he told reporters during a press conference here on Saturday.

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Nur Jazlan added that the recovery plans unveiled by Khazanah Nasional Bhd, mostly focused on restructuring the airlines' financial status but did not look into the operations aspect of it. "We want to know what exactly is MAS management's plans to overcome the open sky policy, that has indeed affected their business. It would be a big task to turn MAS around because of the current market situation and competition the airline faces from other local airlines," he said.

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Airline industry players said the revival plan appeared to be far more comprehensive and radical than several others that have been announced since MAS began struggling in the late 1990s after a period of rapid growth

“The plan that has just been announced is comprehensive, credible and adequate even if painful for MAS staff and other stakeholders,” said Bertrand Grabowski, DVB Bank’s managing director in charge of aviation. DVB is a banker to Malaysia Airlines.

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“It is comprehensive because it touches all the key weaknesses that the airline has not being addressing for years - an overstretched network and fleet in an ever more competitive environment, short haul and long haul.”

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While the drastic downsizing caps a wrenching year for MAS following MH370 and MH17 tragedies, the airline had been steadily falling behind high-end rivals such as Singapore Airlines and been battered by the rise of Asian budget carriers like AirAsia

The company hasn't made an annual profit since 2010 and on Thursday revealed deepening losses and warned of more to come as nervous travellers steered clear of it after the disasters.

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The restructuring is a bold move by the long-ruling government, which has used state firms such as the national airline as social tools to create jobs and reinforce policies favouring majority ethnic Malays over other races.

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The main union at the airline has close ties to the ruling UMNO party and has successfully resisted previous restructuring attempts. “If we seek a different outcome from past experiences, we must have the courage to choose a different method,” Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said in a statement. “Piecemeal change will not work.”

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The executive secretary of the main MAS workers union, Jabbarullah Kadir, declined to comment on the restructuring plan, saying the union had not yet agreed a position on it.

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In a statement, Khazanah said it aimed to reduced the airline's net gearing to as low as 100 percent from 290 percent currently through debt-to-equity swaps

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It said it had already secured a commitment from Malaysia's civil servants' pension fund to swap 750 million ringgit of Islamic bonds for equity.

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The state fund did not give details on plans to reduce the carrier's flight network, but said several of its European destinations would be reviewed. Malaysia Airlines will retain global flight connectivity through the Oneworld alliance and code-sharing, Khazanah said.

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Meet The Genius Who Aced Both His SPM And IB Exams

Described by his friend as "a boy from another planet", Ihsan Thaqif scored 9A+ for SPM and received the Honor Roll Award for his college semester exam at the same time

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Yesterday, an Instagram user, Nur Anis Aqilah (anisaqilahmka) posted a photo of her friend, Ihsan Thaqif with a long caption to highlight Ihsan's amazing academic feat.The post, which was picked up and reshared by a user on Twitter, Hafiz Husairi (hafizhusairi99), has since gone viral with over 13,000 people retweeting the tweet.

It is understood that Ihsan scored straight As for International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and was offered a scholarship to pursue International Baccalaureate (IB) by Kolej Mara Banting

Ihsan, first from left.
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Hafiz Husairi explained on Twitter, "Ihsan received an offer from MARA to pursue IB a year younger than normal students due to his excellent IGCSE results.It is not compulsory for him to sit for SPM. However, MARA encouraged students like him to sit for SPM as a backup plan for the future."Ihsan, 18 this year, enroled at Kolej Mara Banting in July 2017, after completing his IGCSE at MRSM Parit.

His semester exams for IB started ONE day after his SPM exams ended. Ihsan had to attend his college classes, study for SPM, AND study for his IB semester exams.

In total, the young prodigy had to sit for a mindblowing 17 subjects in total, and studied for two different syllabus!

Ihsan is not only known for his academic abilities by the people around him. Vouched by his friends, Ihsan has a heart of gold, represented his school in basketball at district level, has won a public speaking competition, and also picked up best actor award in MRSM's drama competition.

I hope everyone knows that ihsan thaqif isn’t just abt brains and grades, he is more. He’s got the perfect manners, all mak cik ds mrsm parit like him as after supper each night he would help them clean the ds. He couldn’t see any female in need, he’s a superhero— whimsical (@ahnaafnani) March 18, 2018

Aku jumpa dia time public speaking language week. Hanat padu dia ni. Patutla first place.—  (@hdzmin_) March 18, 2018

Ni budak basketball daerah 2015. Sama dgn @TheOfficialArif— miumina (@muhdadibxx) March 18, 2018

Yea dia memang public speaking since form 1, masuk drama team waktu form 3 and memang main basket. Sumber dari batchmate dia waktu kat parit lololol— 15/15 (@hidayahhhnizam_) March 19, 2018

Doing IB means spending 6 hours for class, 3 hours for 5 meals/day, 6 hours for EE/TOK/assignments, 2 hours for CAS and the rest 7 hours left for studying and sleeping.To be able to do both SPM and IB at the same time, this kid earns my biggest respect seriously https://t.co/XSNKBq0hVL— Miss (@amalinrosly) March 18, 2018

You can read the two posts which went viral on Instagram and Twitter here:

    Meet this boy from another planet, @ihsanthaqif. Currently studying at kmb (kolej mara banting) What's so special about him that urged me to post this? Sit back and get ready for an amazing short story. he's 18, 17 when he first entered kmb, on July 2017 as a MARA scholar. MRSM Parit must be really proud for having him before us. So the thing is, eventho he already got a place in college, he still needs to sit for SPM. And the SPM's examination ends a day before our semester examination begin.  Note that he had to go to class, live like a college students, learn all the IB stuffs. So for spm, he and few other igcse students need to steal times for revision, eg; study on weekends. In simpler words, he had to study two different syllabus at one time. 9 subjects for spm and 7 subjects for IB (semester exam).  But guess what did he got for both examination? 9A+,i repeat, 9A+  for SPM (highlighted) and received the honor roll award for semester exam. Exactly, is he really a human? makan apa weh pandai sgt ni? :') well, on a serious note, he deserves it. Hard work paid off. Presenting, an idol for everyone  thankyou ihsan's parents for raising him so well  @mstaronlineofficial @beritaharian @nstonline this will make a good and inspiring write up for sure  A post shared by  Nur Anis Aqilah (@anisaqilahmka) on Mar 17, 2018 at 8:39am PDT

Doing both ib and spm, got honor roll award for first semester and stret A+  The whole nation should recognize him and all the media should give attention to him !! pic.twitter.com/37T1V5AFml— peh (@HafizHusairi99) March 18, 2018

You're truly an inspiration to us all, Ihsan Thaqif. Incredible.

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OldTown White Coffee In The Clear After Authorities Confirm No Pork In Curry Noodles

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has now confirmed that there was no pork in the sample of mee curry taken from an OldTown White Coffee outlet in Subang Jaya, Selangor

KPDNHEP Enforcement Division director Datuk Iskandar Halim Sulaiman said that a lab test and analysis done by the Department of Chemistry found that the meat sample had chicken DNA."With the result of the analysis, the restaurant which was investigated under the Trade Description (Definition of Halal) Order 2011 and Trade Description (Certification and Marking of Halal) Order 2011, did not commit any offence under these laws," Iskandar said in a statement issued on Tuesday, 24 November.

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The inspection was conducted following a video that went viral last week, accusing the outlet of serving curry mee with pork inside

In the said video, it showed what seemed to be a bowl of curry laksa, while a voice behind the camera claimed the 'red meat' in the dish is pork. The man can be heard claiming that the char siew meat in the dish is pork as he uses a kitchen knife to flip the toppings around.The dish in the video seems to resemble an item called 'Premium Curry Noodles'.Following the viral video, KPDNHEP raided one of OldTown White Coffee's restaurants.In the inspection, the enforcement officers found the restaurant has a halal certificate from the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) which is valid until 30 November this year.During the inspection of the kitchen section, enforcement officers found raw ingredients that were used to prepare the curry noodles. The main raw material, believed to be chicken meat, was seized for laboratory testing by experts. Photos taken from the raid showed that the char siew is 'BBQ chicken'.

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Meanwhile, Iskandar has called on consumers to be responsible by not spreading false news or unverified issues on social media as this would be unfair and have a negative impact on the parties concerned

"We also urge consumers to play their part by being responsible and not spread fake news on social media which can create negative and unfair consequences for other people," he said.

Read more about the case here:

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What's Your Favourite Colour? We Explain The Psychology Behind It And How It Affects You

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Colours can have a unique impact on your mood and thoughts

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They evoke spontaneous emotions – that's why what you wear or how your room looks can affect your mood and stress. For some, an aesthetic minimalist home with light beige tones can feel soothing. For others, a bright pop of colour will stop them in their tracks and make them feel happy.Your colour preference is often due to various factors, including your personality, environment, experience, and upbringing. The important thing is learning the effects that certain colours have on you, and how you can use that to your benefit.

Here's the psychology behind these colours, and how it affects you:

NOTE: Pick the colour that resonates most with you. If more than one colour comes to mind, read all of the descriptions to understand the complex dynamics of colour psychology.

1. Green

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Green is a colour located directly at the centre of the colour spectrum. It has a relaxing, refreshing effect, and is thought to relieve stress and help heal.Tidewater Green is one of the 2021 Colour Trends by Shutterstock. A deep molten teal, Tidewater Green has more green than blue, with grey undertones and a dash of yellow. Serene, imaginative, and revitalising, the colour is 'a healing salve after a turbulent year'.Besides its strong association to nature, like lush green fields and forests, the colour green can also signify generosity, health, and good luck. On the flip side, it may also display materialism, with a desire to own things and control people.Here's how green affects you:Surrounding yourself with greenery can help revitalise you when you're physically, mentally, or emotionally exhausted. It can be as simple as having a few potted plants at home – even artificial ones will do the trick.

2. Red

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Red is a colour that grabs attention. In colour psychology, red provokes the strongest and most contrasting emotions of any colour. It can be used to symbolise rage and anger, but is also linked to love and passion.Some people may find lighter shades of red fun and playful, while darker shades like maroon can represent confidence. However, others may find red too bold, exciting, or even dominating.Here's how red affects you:While red is powerful and energising, too much of it can be overbearing. Use it as an accent colour to draw attention, like having a cute red clock in your living room. You might want to think twice before painting your bedroom walls bright red, though. ;P

3. Blue

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Often found in nature such as the bright blue sky or deep blue ocean, the colour blue is usually described as calming, peaceful, and serene. Blue is also seen as a sign of stability and reliability.However, as a cool colour, blue can sometimes give off icy, distant, or even cold vibes. Blue can also create feelings of sadness or loneliness.Here's how blue affects you:Blue is a colour that helps you calm down, relax, and focus. You can decorate your work space with blue, as research has shown that people are more productive in blue rooms. Another interesting fact is that blue has been shown to lessen your appetite.

4. Yellow

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The colour yellow is bright and intense. It is the most visible and attention-grabbing colour, but is also the most fatiguing to the eye. While yellow can be seen as cheerful and energetic, it can also create feelings of frustration, especially when overused.Darker shades of yellow, like gold, give off a regal, sophisticated vibe. Lighter shades of yellow, on the other hand, feel gentle and approachable.Here's how yellow affects you:If you're feeling a little blue or under the weather, help cheer yourself up by wearing a mustard yellow top or putting on some cute yellow socks. However, try to stay away from bright yellow environments if you're feeling agitated, because it could further irritate you.

5. White / Beige

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White is the absence of any colour, and often represents purity or innocence. To some, white may seem bright, clean, and spacious, but it can also be boring and bland to others.Lighter tones like beige or grey have a similar effect as white, and are often used in home interior design. This is because these colours are neutral, comfortable, and blend in well with other colours. The meaning of these lighter tones may also change, depending on what colour it accompanies.Here's how white/beige affects you:Using white or beige at home will produce a warm and relaxing environment, while making the area feel clean and comforting. Wearing these colours will also give you a calming and pleasant vibe. The great thing is that you can always use an extra pop of any colour to add some character.

The colours you surround yourself with can actually affect your emotions and behaviours, in small and big ways.
That's why choosing the right decor for your home or the perfect colour for your outfit can go a long way in making you happier. :)

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Spritzer just unveiled their all-new Water Pump Dispenser, which allows you to quench your thirst with Spritzer Natural Mineral Water at the push of a button any time, anywhere

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The Spritzer Water Pump Dispenser has a sleek aesthetic look and comes in Tidewater Green, one of the top three colours for Shutterstock's 2021 Colour Trends. Like other hybrid colours, the dark teal of Tidewater Green has a complex personality – it is unique, without clamouring for attention.Not only does it look beautiful on its own, it also perfectly complements any living space, adding a nice touch of colour and rejuvenating energy to your home.

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Besides that, you can place this water pump dispenser anywhere in your home and office, or even bring it along for outdoor trips

It is portable, lightweight, and easily chargeable with a USB cable. You can use the Spritzer Water Pump Dispenser anywhere, without having to worry about plugging it in or pipe installation. Just attach it to a 6L or 9.5L Spritzer Natural Mineral Water bottle. Since it’s so portable, you can easily pop it into your bag and bring it along for a barbecue or an outdoor trip.With a simple push of a button, it dispenses clean and pristine natural mineral water rich in silica, coming directly from Spritzer's 330 acres of protected rainforest land. In fact, did you know that Spritzer Natural Mineral Water has even won the Superior Taste Award from the International Taste Institute?

The Spritzer Water Pump Dispenser is now available for RM39.90, and you can get it from their website today

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Find out more about the Spritzer Water Pump Dispenser on their website today.


Cari Semut Dalam Rumput, Gelagat Remaja Guna Suntingan Video Ini Buat Ramai Terhibur

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Semut merupakan spesies serangga yang mempunyai populasi terbanyak di dunia

Bilangan semut yang tidak terkira di dunia ini sehingga dapat dinisbahkan satu manusia bersamaan dengan sejuta semut.Baru-baru ini, tular satu video di TikTok berkenaan gelagat geng remaja yang bergurau ingin mencari semut di dalam rumput telah mencuit hati ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @hritzaimn Phone mahal mattt #matrikulasi #fyp  original sound  - Ritzz

Cuba cari jantung semut untuk buat eksperimen

Menerusi video yang telah dimuat naik oleh @hritzaimn di TikTok, dilihat gelagat dua orang remaja sedang mencari semut menggunakan kamera phone mereka.Apa yang lebih menghiburkan adalah mereka berniat untuk mengambil jantung semut sebagai eksperimen.Malah, seorang rakannya mengambil sedutan daripada filem animasi A Bug's Life sebagai gurauan yang dia mempunyai kualiti kamera yang tinggi.

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"Tak sempat nak buat experiment dah hilang dah jantung semut tu" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video lucu berkenaan yang kini telah meraih 3M tontonan, 390.7K tanda suka dan 6.7K perkosngsian, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan gelagat geng remaja itu.Berikut di bawah adalah komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Min yang tengok ni pun berdekah-dekah ketawa :D

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Waiting For Gaji To Masuk And 8 Other Struggles We Face At The End Of Every Month

1. You're so beyond sick of eating chap fan or at the mamak everyday

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You know the broke life is too real when you can't even afford a telur mata.

2. So you endlessly refresh your online bank account to see if gaji masuk yet...

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"PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!"

3. ... then end up creying when you're immediately broke again after having to pay all your bills T___T

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*cries in RM*

4. And R.I.P your money on that one month your car insurance and road tax is due

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Sei loh if your car also happens to need servicing that month.

5. The pain of having all your auto-debits hit at the same time can be too much to handle

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Now you see your money, now you don't.

6. At least you get to finally do all your claims yay! But first, you gotta hunt through every nook and cranny to dig up all your receipts.

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Every month you'll tell yourself to keep them all in one place to make things easier but do you ever listen? Nooooooo.

7. It's the WORST. TIME. EVER to go to a mall. Confirm all super crowded 'cause everyone just got their gaji ugh.

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But you still need to go anyway so that you can stock up on all the important necessities to last you through the rest of the month.

8. It's so heartbreaking when all the e-commerce sites have awesome deals and sales but you have to resist spending

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Must! Not! Shop!

9. You always end up having to chase your housemates to bank in their share of the rent =.=

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Why can't they ever remember to do it on time? WHYYYYY?!

With so many things to take care of, especially when it comes to paying so many different bills, the end of the month can be quite a ma fan time

Make your life easier by using CIMB Clicks to conveniently take care of all your transactions online, eliminating the usual end-of-month hassle. The Bill Payment function is an especially handy one that lets you easily pay all your various bills. No more having to line up for ages just to pay your bills!

Start using CIMB Clicks today!

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Tular Video Budak Lelaki Ini Rajin Tolong Ibunya Berniaga Buat Netizen Sejuk Hati. Comel!

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Mesti ada di antara kita yang keluarganya berniaga untuk menyara hidup bukan?

Sebagai contoh, berniaga menjual makanan dan minuman di restoran. Perkara ini tidak semudah yang disangkakan. Pelbagai kerja dan cabaran perlu dihadapi. Baru-baru ini tular video di TikTok apabila seorang anak lelaki rajin menolong ibunya mengemas pinggan dan mangkuk mencuri perhatian netizen. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @founderqueenoil Sehat terus adek #foryoupage #fyp #fyp #fyp  lagunya begini nadanya begitu cover aci - nona saidah

Rajin tolong ibunya berniaga, siap simpankan pinggan dan mangkuk

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @founderqueenoil di laman TikToknya, kelihatan dia sedang berada di restoran tersebut. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila dia merakam gelagat seorang anak lelaki yang membantu ibunya mengemas pinggan, mangkuk dan cawan setelah pelanggan selesai makan di restorannya. Malah, kanak-kanak lelaki itu mengajak dia bermain bersama-sama apabila terkantoi merakam gelagatnya.

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"Nampak semangat tolong ibunya itu" - Netizen

Hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memuji gelagat adik itu comel. Malah, ramai yang mendoakan supaya adik itu sentiasa sihat. Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu berjaya meraih 483K tontonan, 68K tanda suka dan 1K komen di TikTok. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Sejuk hati tengok dia, dahlah rajin dan comel betul! :D

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Here's How You Can Give Your Honest Feedback On Each Minister's First 100 Days In Office

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The Prime Minister's Department has launched an online platform which allows Malaysians to provide their honest feedback on the federal ministers — including the prime minister and his deputies

During his trip to Jakarta, Indonesia, on 8 January, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the initiation of a 100-day KPI (Key performance indicator) for his ministers.Maintaining the promise of an implementation of this evaluation, a survey, which is available on MyTinjauan Madani, was created to allow the federal administration to gauge public perception of the ministers' performance 100 days into the formation of the unity government.The platform allows the opportunity for citizens to provide their feedback to 28 ministers — including 25 ministers and three agencies under the Prime Minister's Department.Aspects of the evaluation would be based on the ministry or agency's performance, their leadership assessment in regards to the implementation of initiatives, and the public perception towards the cabinet.

The Prime Minister's office in Putrajaya.
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The online survey is broken up into two sections — the respondent demographics and the evaluation of the ministers themselves

The survey itself takes five minutes to complete.

Eight of the available 28 ministers who are available for evaluation.
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Users who decide to take the survey will have the option of answering the questions in either English or Bahasa Melayu. However, users will be required to provide their email addresses and fill in a captcha code provided before starting the questionnaire.Participants will also need to provide basic information on themselves, including their age range, race, and gender.

Screenshot of the page before entering to answer the evaluation questions.
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Beyond answering a set of questions listed by the department, users will also have a chance to write their own personal comments on the minister being evaluated

Users will be required to answer a series of questions and provide a rating for each of them on a scale of one to 10.Among some of the questions asked include whether the minister defines a clear and concise direction to achieve planned objectives, if they make an effort to listen to citizens, and if they project a positive charisma when engaging with citizens.

Examples of the questions required to be answered in the survey.
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Examples of the questions required to be answered in the survey.
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What are your thoughts on the current government's performance?
This is your chance to voice your thoughts.

To take part in the survey, click here to visit MyTinjauan Madani.


Menu Rahmah: Cats Can Now Enjoy Kibble & Wet Food Combos For As Low As RM5

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Menu Rahmah was intended to help our community. This shop took it one step further when they offered to play their part in helping our cat-mmunity as well.

According to a Facebook post by Pets Mart Sinaria, the shop is now offering Menu Rahmah to our furry friends. Pet owners can pick between a choice of kibble as well as a choice of wet food. Deeming it their 'lowest prices ever', each combination will be sold for only RM5.The menu offers a variety of brands including Wiraku, Oh My Cat, Dzahara, Misha, and Snappy Tom.

Image via Pets Mart Sinaria (Facebook)

The idea was praised by the minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Datuk Seri Salahuddin Bin Ayub

"Now, Oyen (cats) can enjoy the advantages of Menu Rahmah," wrote the minister in his tweet.

Kini oyen pun dapat nikmati menu Rahmah  pic.twitter.com/Gb8AfrTdnv— Salahuddin Ayub (@MyDSA_official) February 14, 2023

The tweet has since garnered over 150,000 views and has received mixed reactions from locals all around

Many appreciated the efforts of the shop with one user commenting, "Grace to not only humans, but also towards animals. This is truly civilised. Congratulations prime minister Anwar, minister Salahuddin and the others."

Image via @MyDSA_official (Twitter)

Meanwhile, some felt that the focus should be redirected to humans instead of animals, as they can't vote.

"This is going too far. Please focus on humans because cats cannot vote," commented a user.

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Users were also hoping that the initiative would go on to influence other businesses as well.

"The upcoming school term begins in March. Maybe this time (the government) can initiate a Rahmah school supplies and uniforms deal. The prices of these necessities have increased," suggested a user.

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[VIDEO] “Beria Jadi Iron Man” - Gelagat Lelaki Ini Main Dengan Anaknya Cuit Hati Netizen

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Jika kita lihat dengan teliti, sebenarnya terdapat perbezaan antara cara ibu dan ayah melayan anak-anak

Layanan ibu lebih kepada suka bersembang dengan anak-anak manakala ayah pula lebih suka bermain secara fizikal seperti berlari-lari atau wrestling.Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di Tiktok berkenaan gelagat seorang ayah yang menjadi Iron Man semasa bermain dengan anaknya telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh di bawah:

  @sayayangdisakiti laki hampa camni gak ka maw main ngan anak ? baru tau macam-macam kuasa @Kumar Radzi ada #fyp #fyp #foryoupage #HaierAirPower  Monkeys Spinning Monkeys - Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey

Ayah seronok main dengan anak, siap tunjuk pelbagai kuasa Iron Man lagi

Menerusi video yang dikongsi oleh @sayayangdisakiti, kelihatan seorang isteri merakam gelagat suaminya yang sedang bermain dengan anak mereka di ruang tamu.Namun, apa yang menghiburkan adalah apabila suaminya itu meniru aksi Iron Man dengan bersungguh-sungguh. Dia siap menunjukkan pelbagai ‘kuasa’ Iron Man untuk menghiburkan hati si anak.Malah, anaknya itu pula jelas kelihatan suka dan terhibur dengan aksi Iron Man tiruan tersebut.

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"Terbaik ayah! Anak aku perempuan, tugas aku jadi tukang makan apa yang dia main masak-masak" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 1.5M tontonan, 132.1K tanda suka dan 4.5K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat ayah bermain dengan anaknya itu. Malah, ada juga netizen yang berkongsi cara mereka bermain dengan anak-anak.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Aduhai, min tak larat nak gelak bila tengok macam-macam kuasa Iron Man tu :D

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“RIP Wiraku” - Doktor Terawal Yang Beri Amaran Tentang Koronavirus Meninggal Dunia

Angka kematian wabak novel koronavirus yang meningkat saban hari amat membimbangkan ramai tambahan pula jumlah mereka yang dijangkiti turut melebihi 30 ribu orang di seluruh dunia

Orang ramai mengambil langkah berjaga-jaga bagi mengelakkan dijangkiti koronavirus.
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Terbaru, salah seorang daripada lapan orang doktor yang diberi amaran oleh kerajaan China kerana cuba memberi maklumat kepada orang awam mengenai wabak itu pada Disember 2019 disahkan meninggal dunia kerana koronavirus. Memetik BBC, Doktor Li Wenliang, 34 tahun dijangkiti wabak tersebut ketika bekerja di Wuhan Central Hospital disahkan meninggal dunia pada 2.58 pagi waktu tempatan pada Jumaat, 7 Februari 2020.

Beliau yang juga merupakan seorang doktor pakar mata berkongsi di laman Weibo miliknya memberi amaran mengenai wabak koronavirus yang menyerupai virus SARS pada tahun 2003

Doktor Li.
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Kemudian, pada 30 Disember 2019, dia menghantar beberapa khidmat pesanan ringkas kepada para doktor lain supaya mengenakan pakaian pelindung ketika memberi rawatan bagi mengelakkan terkena jangkitan. Empat hari kemudian, dia dipanggil pihak berkuasa dan disuruh menandatangani satu dokumen. Di dalamnya, dia dituduh membuat kenyataan palsu dan telah mencetuskan panik serta mengganggu ketenteraman awam. Doktor Li merupakan salah seorang daripada lapan orang yang disiasat kerana menyebarkan berita palsu namun pihak berkuasa kemudiannya meminta maaf kepada beliau.

Turut bersedih dengan kematian doktor itu adalah rakyat China. Malah mereka juga melahirkan rasa kesal kerana sikap kerajaan kerana cuba menyembunyi perkara sebenar mengenai koronavirus.

We deeply mourn the death of #Wuhan doctor Li wenliang, who unfortunately got infected with novel #Coronavirus while battling with the epidemic. After all-effort rescue, Li passed away on 2:58 am, Feb. 7. pic.twitter.com/mbYA3wB4pn— People's Daily, China (@PDChina) February 6, 2020

Bahasa:"Kami bersedih dengan kematian doktor Wuhan, Doktor Li Wenliang yang malangnya dijangkiti novel koronavirus sama-sama berjuang menentang wabak itu . Setelah lama bertahan, dia meninggal dunia pada jam 2.58 pagi waktu tempatan pada 7  Februari," tulisnya.

I was silent when I saw the news. Not only to mourn the heroes, but also to worry about the future of our nation. For a great nation cannot be made by an authority that will not let the people speak the truth, and will not admit that they are wrong.— Alps ken (@Alps_Ken_) February 6, 2020

Bahasa:"Saya terkedu bila melihat berita itu, bukan sahaja untuk meratapi pemergian para wira tetapi juga kerana saya risau akan masa depan negara. "Satu negara yang hebat tidak boleh dibuat sekiranya kerajaan mereka tidak membenarkan rakyatnya bercakap perkara benar dan tidak mahu mengakui salah mereka," tulisnya.

One courageous man who told the truth and is punished by the govt. RIP, Doctor.— Ronald (@anticonmandonni) February 6, 2020

Bahasa:"Seorang lelaki yang berani berkata benar dihukum oleh kerajaan. RIP doktor," tulisnya.

The wuhan police who reprimanded Dr. Li Wenliang for telling the truth about the outbreak of coronavirus in #wuhan should be severely punished. Had they acted immediately this should not happened this way - they spread of #coronavirus would have been contained early.. RIP my hero— Mark Cruz (@alwaysfresh43) February 6, 2020

Bahasa:"Polis Wuhan yang menegur Doktor Li kerana cuba berkata benar mengenai wabak itu harus dihukum dengan hukuman berat. Jika mereka bertindak cepat mengenainya, perkara ini tidak akan terjadi. "Penyebaran wabak itu mungkin dapat dikawal dengan lebih awal. RIP wiraku," tulisnya.

Whats the true number of deaths and numbers infected by virusWhy would anyone do business with a country that silences and bullies truth tellers?Time for Xi to quit his global expansion plans until his country figures out what they are.Who could trust them#corononavirus— Margo  (@margo94) February 6, 2020

Bahasa: "Apakah jumlah sebenar kematian dan mereka yang dijangkiti wabak itu? Kenapa orang nak menjalankan perniagaan dengan negara yang membuli dan diamkan mereka yang berkata benar?"Masa untuk Xi hentikan pembesaran global mereka hinggalah negara itu tahu identiti mereka yang sebenarnya. Siapa yang percayakan mereka?" tulisnya.

China has many things to improve, now some officials could make errors. But these errors are also areas for improvement, the successors should get in gear to make our country better. Now I mourn his passing, wish his family can get peace and duly treat.— Simon (@Simon10839689) February 6, 2020

Bahasa:"China mempunyai banyak ruang untuk diperbaiki. Sekarang, ada beberapa penguatkuasa yang tersilap langkah, tapi ini semua boleh diperbaiki lagi."Pengganti harus belajar dari sekarang untuk menjadikan negara ini lebih baik. Sekarang saya meratapi kematiannya, semoga ahli keluarga beliau memperoleh ketenangan dan mendapat layanan sewajarnya," tulisnya.

Setakat 6 Februari 2020, seramai 636 dilaporkan meninggal dunia kerana wabak tersebut manakala 31, 161 orang disahkan positif koronavirus

Orang ramai dinasihatkan mengambil langkah berjaga-jaga serta segera mendapatkan rawatan sekiranya mempunyai simptom-simptom wabak itu.

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[PHOTOS] Six Patients Killed After Fire Breaks Out In ICU Ward Of Sultanah Aminah Hospital

A fire which broke out at about 8.50am today at Johor Bahru's Sultanah Aminah Hospital has killed six patients and left a staff severely injured

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The fire apparently started at the second floor of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital. Johor Baru Selatan district police chief assistant commissioner Sulaiman Salleh said that the six deceased patients, including four women and two men have been removed from the site and are accounted for as victims of the fire. "They were believed to be trapped in the building," he said to reporters on the scene, as reported by NST today, 25 October.

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The list of victims involved in the incident.
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Meanwhile, the Director of Johor's Fire and Rescue Department Othman Abdullah said that the six people that were killed were among the seven patients in the southern ICU unit of the hospital

25/10/2016: MAKLUMAN AKHIR SUSULAN KEBAKARAN HOSPITAL DI JOHOR BAHRU: Mangsa terperangkap 7 orang - 6 maut & 1 selamat. Operasi ditamatkan pic.twitter.com/eg2aMCJfvY— BOMBA (@bombaJBPM) October 25, 2016

According to him, one patient was rescued by the firefighters who reached the scene at about 8:56am. "There were seven critically ill patients in the ICU who, according to doctors, were dependent on ventilators under normal circumstances and could not be moved without their beds," he said, as reported by Channel News Asia today. He added that the fire did not spread to other parts of the hospital. NST reported that the fire has mostly been controlled by about 11am, despite the fact that there is still thick smoke seeping out of the building windows. The remaining 13 patients in the ICU unit had to be carried out of the building through staircases in the main building. Patients, including the ones in the maternity ward, which is located right beside the ICU have also been evacuated and gathered at the polyclinic compound and other parts of the hospital, away from the commotion. The hospital staff were seen tending to the patients, while the nurses led a head count.

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Kebakaran di hospital sultanah aminah johor baharu.. 6 kematian buat masa ini*doakn semua mgsa selmat.. pic.twitter.com/owxB9XYkmT— kechek setiu (@jijikecik91) October 25, 2016


11 Intipati Penting Rasuah Pembelian Dudley House Oleh MARA Dan Ahli Perniagaan Malaysia

1. Pada 2013, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) dilapor membeli bangunan Dudley International House di Melbourne, Australia dengan harga $22.5 juta dolar (RM65 juta) menggunakan dana pelaburan kerajaan

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Bangunan lima tingkat itu yang terletak di pinggir bandar, East Caulfield, boleh menempatkan sehingga 115 pelajar MARA yang menuntut di Universiti Monash.Menurut angka kerajaan, seramai 20,000 pelajar Malaysia menuntut di Australia setiap tahun, dan Melbourne merupakan antara destinasi popular.

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2. Walau bagaimanapun, menurut portal The Age dari Australia, hartanah itu hanya bernilai $17.8 juta dolar (RM51.4 juta) mengikut harga asalnya

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3. Persoalan yang timbul adalah kenapa ada nilai tambahan sebanyak $4.74 juta dolar (RM13.7 juta)? Fairfax Media - syarikat media terkemuka di Australia - melancarkan satu siasatan selama 8 bulan bagi mengesan wang yang mencurigakan itu merentasi tiga benua.

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4. Menurut sumber, Dudley House merupakan projek usaha sama diantara pemaju hartanah warga Australia Peter Mills dan Chris Dimitriou bersama dua ahli perniagaan Malaysia yang dipercayai bergelar 'Datuk'

Pemaju hartanah warga Australia, Peter Mills.
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Kedua-dua ahli perniagaan tersebut, Yusof Gani dan Ahmad Azizi memilih untuk tidak menonjolkan diri di Australia.Di Malaysia, Gani dan Azizi mempunyai profil yang lebih besar. Setiap seorang telah dikurniakan gelaran Datuk.Facebook Azizi menunjukkan dia dan dua anaknya, Erwin dan Erwan, bergaul dengan golongan elit serta dikelilingi kereta mewah seperti Porsche dan Ferrari. Erwan juga dikatakan selalu muncul di kelab Porsche Kuala Lumpur.

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5. Memetik dokumen sulit, The Age melaporkan bahawa pembelian Dudley House pada harga $22.5 juta dolar oleh MARA itu telah diusahakan oleh anak Azizi sendiri iaitu Erwan melalui rangkaian kenalan yang ada kaitan dengan institusi kerajaan

Erwan Azizi.
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Keluarga Azizi tidak hanya mempunyai dana untuk melabur dalam pembangunan hartanah Australia bernilai berjuta dolar. Mereka juga mempunyai kenalan untuk menawarkan sesuatu yang luar biasa, iaitu penjualan bangunan Dudley House kepada kerajaan Malaysia di pada harga yang lebih tinggi.

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6. Siapakah kenalan yang dimaksudkan? Siasatan mendapati bahawa terdapat dua orang pegawai tertinggi MARA yang terlibat iaitu Datuk Mohammad Lan bin Allani dan Ketua Eksekutifnya, Datuk Halim bin Rahman.

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Ketika dihubungi Fairfax Media, Datuk Mohammad Lan berkata beliau tidak ingat urusan Dudley House, walaupun beliau melawat Melbourne pada bulan Mei tahun lalu untuk memeriksa hartanah tersebut, menurut laman web Konsulat Malaysia. Apabila ditanya tentang wang sogokan yang pernah dilaporkan sebelum ini, bekas ahli politik itu terus meletak telefon.

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7. Jumlah $4.75 juta dolar itu dipercayai telah dibawa keluar dari Australia dan kemudian dibayar sebagai rasuah di Malaysia bagi memastikan dana akan tiba daripada kerajaan untuk membeli bangunan berkenaan

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Rasuah tersebut dibayar melalui invois palsu yang dikeluarkan kepada pemaju Australia daripada syarikat-syarikat Malaysia. Invois ini menuntut bayaran bagi perkhidmatan yang langsung tidak wujud, termasuk "nasihat profesional" dan "perundingan dan yuran nasihat".Pemaju hartanah Australia yang terlibat, Peter Mills, tahun lalu mengakui di hadapan mahkamah sivil bahawa $4.75 juta dolar tersebut telah "dibayar secara rasuah semata-mata untuk memeterai perjanjian".

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8. Isu ini pada mulanya dilaporkan oleh John Bond, pekerja yang tidak pernah dibayar untuk kerja-kerja pembinaan Dudley House. Kalau bukan kerana beliau, mungkin tiada siapa yang tahu mengenai perjanjian yang meragukan ini.

Pemilik syarikat tingkap dan pintu, John Bond mendakwa beliau tidak pernah dibayar dalam kerja pembinaan Dudley House.
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Apabila John Bond, 53, mendapat pekerjaan lumayan untuk membantu membina Dudley House, beliau bermimpi untuk memperluaskan perniagaannya. Walau bagaimanapun, selepas bekerja beberapa bulan, Bond, bersama-sama dengan kakitangan dan puluhan kontraktor lain perlu menanggung hutang besar mencecah jutaan dolar."Mereka [pemaju] kerap melambatkannya. Daripada seminggu menjadi sebulan. Kemudian enam bulan. Dan saya terfikir mesti ada sesuatu yang tak kena di sini. Mereka seolah-olah seperti tidak akan membayar kami," ujar John Bond.

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9. John tidak mempunyai wang dan terdesak. Harapan untuk dibayar bagaimanapun menemui jalan baru apabila nilai hartanah tersebut melonjak. Tetapi...

Harga jualan melambung kepada $22.5 juta dolar sepatutnya meningkatkan kebarangkalian untuk John Bond mendapatkan bayarannya. Tetapi Peter Mills dan Chris Dimitriou berkata syarikat mereka tidak akan mampu membayar pekerja yang membina Dudley House.

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10. Dalam laporan terbaru, Pengerusi MARA, Tan Sri Annuar Musa menegaskan pembelian Dudley House dilakukan mengikut proses ditetapkan, malah ia diluluskan Majlis Ekonomi yang dipengerusikan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Najib Razak sendiri

Tan Sri Annuar Musa.
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"Urusan pembelian ini bermula sejak 2012 dan pada Mac 2013 ia dibawa untuk mendapat kelulusan MARA dan seterusnya dibawa ke Majlis Ekonomi yang dipengerusikan Perdana Menteri untuk mendapat kelulusan.""Pastinya perjanjian ini sudah memenuhi proses itu, tetapi apa yang dibangkitkan berkaitan inflated price itu adalah di luar pengetahuan sehingga ia didedahkan," katanya.

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11. Sementara itu, Annuar berkata MARA diberikan tempoh tujuh hari untuk menyediakan laporan bertulis mengenai urusan pembelian hartanah itu dan akan mengadakan satu mesyuarat khas dalam tempoh dua minggu lagi

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"Kita dapat informasi dan kita sedang dalam proses ambil tindakan secara dalaman dan mengerakkan satu penyiasatan audit.""Sebelum akhbar tersebut siarkan, kita sudah jalankan proses pengauditan dalam MARA di bawah unit integriti yang dipantau oleh SPRM (Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia). Laporan akhbar tersebut kita anggap sebagai informasi dan kita akan ambil tindakan lebih tegas dan mendalam.""Kita beri tujuh hari kepada MARA untuk beri ulasan bertulis dan satu mesyuarat khas akan diadakan 14 hari lagi. Kita akan terus ketatkan prosedur dan proses. Kami serius dan tidak akan sokong tindakan ini dan akan patuhi undang-undang," tegas Annuar Musa.

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Chef Dari Malaysia Hasilkan Resipi Rendang Ayam 'Crispy' Untuk 'Menjentik' Gregg Wallace

Seorang Chef dari Malaysia, Yenni Law telah hasilkan resipi Rendang Ayam Crispy seperti yang dikatakan oleh panel juri MasterChef UK iaitu Gregg Wallace dan John Torode

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Menurut laporan yang dikeluarkan oleh New Straits Times, Yenni Law, 43, merupakan seorang chef yang mengendalikan sebuah restoran di Taman Tun Dr Ismail. Beliau adalah salah seorang daripada rakyat Malaysia yang tidak bersetuju dengan keputusan juri MasterChef UK yang telah menyingkirkan Zaleha kerana rendang ayamnya idak rangup.Disebabkan itu, beliau telah mencipta sendiri resipi Rendang Ayam Crispy untuk dijadikan parodi kepada Gregg Wallace dan John Torode yang mencetuskan kemarahan penduduk nusantara.

"Tahniah, Gregg Wallace. Impian anda untuk menjadikan Rendang Ayam Crispy sudah menjadi kenyataan!" kata Yenni.

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Yenni turut berkongsikan resipi Rendang Ayam Crispy tersebut melalui media sosial

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Menurut Yenni, ramai yang bertanyakan tentang resipi Rendang Ayam 'Crispy' tersebut melalui Direct Message (DM) dan beliau bersetuju untuk berkongsi kepada semua.

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Jika anda teringin untuk hasilkan Rendang Ayam Crispy ini, boleh ikut resipi Chef Yenni Law! Mesti sedap! :p

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Try Zumba, Yoga, Body Combat, And More At This Urban Fitness Fest

This Spotlight is sponsored by Tropicana Corporation Berhad.

If you're looking for a different way to spend your weekend, head to Tropicana Metropark to join their Fitness Festival 2017

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Tropicana Metropark is organising a Fitness Festival that is opened for Malaysians of all ages. Details for the two-day event is as below:Date: 14 and 15 October 2017Time: 8am-6pmVenue: Tropicana Metropark, Jalan Delima 1/1, Subang Hi-Tech Industrial Park, 40000 Subang Jaya.Have fun trying out different fitness sessions with your friends and family - even kids have their own customised class to attend! Help yourselves to healthy food, drinks, and goodies to take home too.

There are three types of workout zones, with different programmes for you to choose from

Groove ZoneTake part in fun, music-based workout routines like zumba, the addictive Sh'Bam and Body Jam, which will be held at the Promenade and Open Lawn areas in Tropicana Metropark.

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Relax ZoneMeditate and recharge at this relaxing zone with yoga and flexibility sessions that you (and your partner) can join.

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Pump ZoneIf you're looking for something more intense, there are body combat, RMT/Equaliser, and fast fit workshops that you can join.

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There's even a kids' section too!

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Yup, your little ones can join the Fitness Festival too! They have a kids' section where children-friendly sports activities such as kids dance and family zumba will be taught.

Check out the schedule:

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You and your family can also indulge in some healthy noms after a satisfying workout

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You don't need to worry about going hungry after a tiring workout session as there will be healthy food stalls at the festival. Get ready to feast on poké bowls from Paper Fish, cold-pressed juices from Life Juice, and chia bowls from Raisin' the Roof!

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Tropicana Metropark is a residential and commercial hub strategically situated near the Federal Highway

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Tropicana Metropark is made up of freehold residential properties, retail and business blocks, and a Central Park - where the Fitness Festival will be held. It also has one of the largest parks in Subang Jaya, convenient for residents to jog, cycle, and have a wholesome time with your family.GEMS International School is also located within Metropark, which makes this new Tropicana development a great choice for families.

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Find out more about Tropicana Metropark and Fitness Festival 2017 here

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#CanYouBendChallenge: Here's Why M'sians Are Joining This Trending Fitness Challenge

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Well, if you didn't know, HUAWEI is running their #CanYouBendChallenge, where you stand to win a brand new HUAWEI Band 6, woohoo!Ohh, so, that's why everyone's taking part in this challenge, hehe. Wanna find out more? More details at the end of the story!

HUAWEI just released a brand new smart band – the HUAWEI Band 6, which provides you with in-depth information on your workout routine and health status

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The new HUAWEI Band 6 is the first smart band to feature a 1.47-inch screen. Plus, it aims to provide you with a whole new experience by providing you with detailed feedback, so you can keep track of your lifestyle at all times.  Priced at only RM219, the HUAWEI Band 6 is an affordable smart band that has tonnes of workout modes, incredible battery life, and is even water-resistant. And it's available for purchase in-store from 16 April onwards.

Check out some of the cool features the HUAWEI Band 6 has to offer:

1. You can #BendMore with over 96 different workout modes

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The HUAWEI Band 6 offers wide coverage of workout-tracking, including 11 professional workout modes and 85 customised modes which consist of fitness, ball games, and dancing.In fact, this new release also adopts the HUAWEI-developed HUAWEI TruSport professional exercise algorithm, which deeply analyses your exercise capabilities. By analysing your heart rate and the exercises you do, the smart band generates scientific assessments and suggestions for you to take note of.So, no matter which exercise you wanna do, the HUAWEI Band 6 has got your workout sesh covered.

2. Enjoy 14-day long battery life with a full charge

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Some smart bands require charging once every few days. But this isn't the case with the HUAWEI Band 6, which boasts an impressive two-week battery life. And this is even if you leave multiple sensors like monitoring your heart rate and vibrating for calls and messages switched on at all times.With heavy usage, you can expect the HUAWEI Band 6 to last as long as 10 days.What's also cool is that if you're in a hurry and need to charge your smart band, a charging period of five minutes allows the HUAWEI Band 6 to last up to two days. Oh, and here's a fun tip: If you're running low on battery, just charge the smart band while you take a shower, and it'll be powered up with enough juice by the time you're done.

3. It comes with all-day SpO2 and heart rate monitoring

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Optimised based on HUAWEI TruSeen 4.0, the smart band is able to continuously and simultaneously monitor both your oxygen saturation levels (SpO2) and heart rate. To add on, the smart band provides continuous, real-time, and accurate heart rate.Whenever it detects a decrease in your blood oxygen level, or when your resting heart rate gets too high or low, it immediately alerts you. This works well for the elderly or those who need to consistently keep track of their health status.Plus, you won't need to view the stats from your smartphone, as it can be monitored from the smart band.

4. Do and view more with the smart band's FullView display

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Boasting a 1.47-inch AMOLED FullView display, the HUAWEI Band 6's screen makes up 64% of the screen-to-body ratio. With a larger display, viewing long messages or notifications becomes hassle-free, as you won't have to swipe up and down in order to read the message. Other than that, you can also view comprehensive stats and monitor your progress from the watch directly anytime, anywhere. This saves time as you won't have to continually whip out your phone every time you wanna check something. Pretty cool, right?

5. It is water-resistant and can keep track of different things to improve your quality of life

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In addition to its SpO2 and heart rate monitoring, the HUAWEI Band 6 can also keep track of menstrual cycles, stress levels, and even your sleep quality.How it determines your quality of sleep is by reading your sleeping patterns. From the data provided, the smart band will come up with over 200 personalised sleeping assessments and suggestions to improve your sleep quality. Its hardware is pretty solid too, as the device is water-resistant. With the 5ATM rating, it's suitable for swimming. Or if you're too lazy to take it off before you shower, just leave it on!

The HUAWEI Band 6 comes in three colours – Amber Sunrise, Forest Green, and Graphite Black

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The smart band is available for purchase online or at any HUAWEI outlets. Additionally, HUAWEI also has the Online to Offline feature on their website, where you can purchase the smart band, and pick it up at the nearest HUAWEI outlet or have it delivered to you!And for a limited time only, you'll get a free green or orange smart band strap* upon purchasing the HUAWEI Band 6. It's first-come, first-served, so you better hurry!*Terms and conditions apply. While stock lasts.

HUAWEI is also running their #CanYouBendChallenge, where you stand to win a HUAWEI Band 6

Here's how to take part:1. Follow @huaweimobilemy on Facebook2. Like and share the post and make sure your profile is public3. Record and upload a video of yourself doing the movements of the #CanYouBendChallenge with the hashtag #CanYouBendChallenge #HUAWEIBand6 #96WorkoutModesYou can also join the contest on TikTok or Instagram as well! So easy, right? Not only do you stand a chance to win, but it's a great way to get fit and have fun as well!Contest Period: Now - 22 April

Wanna find out more about the HUAWEI Band 6? Head over to HUAWEI's website to get more information.

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Seperti mana yang kita tahu, semua rakyat Malaysia kini digalakkan untuk mengambil vaksin bagi tujuan mengurangkan penularan wabak Covid-19

Dengan adanya bekalan beberapa jenis vaksin seperti Pfizer, Sinovac, AstraZeneca dan lain-lain lagi, ia dapat membantu kita untuk melindung diri daripada jangkitan wabak dan mengurangkan risiko komplikasi penyakit apabila dijangkiti.Walaupun proses mengambil vaksin ini nampak sangat remeh, ia mungkin tidak mudah bagi sesetengah orang terutamanya mereka yang takutkan jarum.Sama seperti sebuah video yang tular di laman TikTok baru-baru ini apabila seorang lelaki menjerit sambil dipegang oleh kawan-kawannya semasa dicucuk vaksin mengundang tawa ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @xapijie Nah original.. jgn risau kengkawan dia mcm kena ggit semut je!! Tolong lah percaya!! HahahHah  original sound  - jayy

Cuak ambil second dose sampai kawan-kawan kena pegang

Menerusi perkongsian video yang dimuat naik oleh @xapijie, kelihatan lelaki itu sedang berada di salah sebuah pusat pemberian vaksin untuk mengambil suntikan keduanya.Apa yang menghiburkan adalah dia dilihat begitu takut ketika ingin disuntik oleh seorang petugas kesihatan wanita di situ.Belum apa-apa lagi, riak wajahnya sudah menggelabah dan tidak senang duduk sekali gus membuatkan petugas-petugas kesihatan di situ tergelak.Lebih melucukan lagi, dia siap menjerit kesakitan dan mencengkam kaki serta tangan salah seorang kawan yang cuba untuk menenangkannya.

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"Aku tak dapat bayangkan kalau lelaki beranak, hahahaha huru-hara hospital" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan yang kini telah meraih 1.3M tontonan, 93K tanda suka dan 11K perkongsian di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat telatah lelaki tersebut.Malah, ramai kaum perempuan sempat mengusiknya jika orang lelaki bersalin pasti akan melambatkan kerja doktor dan jururawat kerana takut jarum.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Lawak tapi kesian pun ada, tak apa yang penting dah vaksin dua dos. Steady bro!

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Donald Duck Toy That's Been Living Alone In A Japanese Museum For 30 Years Now Has A BFF

If you know about the forgotten Donald Duck toy, which has been cared for by Japanese museum staff over the last 30 years, then you're gonna love this update

The staff at Chido Museum in Yamagata, Japan tweeted photos of them giving a forgotten Donald Duck toy a bath and new knitted clothes earlier this month, which quickly went viral.

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The soft toy had been under their "care" for 30 years and the innocence of the whole incident melted hearts across the globe.In fact, one Twitter user even said they wanted to "buy a Daisy Duck from Disneyland and bring it closer to (Donald Duck's) side".

— Toramiy (@toranoco_tran) December 8, 2018

Well, it seemed that such a wish actually came true!
On Friday, 21 December, Donald Duck received a very special package.

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Yeaps, someone really sent a brand new Daisy Duck to keep Donald company!With such a surprised expression on Donald's face and him looking snazzy in his new hand-knitted Christmas suit, it's just too cute to handle.

The surprise package was addressed directly to "The Chido Museum Donald Duck"

Image via Twitter @chido1950

SoraNews24 reported that a Tokyo Disney Resort postcard was attached to the package, with a handwritten note that read:"To Donald, who's been all alone for 30 years. Here's Daisy, who'll be a friend to you from now on."The museum has not revealed who the mysterious sender of the package is.

What a truly special Christmas gift for Donald Duck!

Image via Twitter @chido1950

As Christmas rolled around, the lovely couple was also gifted a cake to celebrate the season:

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According the Chido Museum's tweet, the cake was given by the director of the museum.

What a way to end the year!

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Netizens Rally Behind Local Business, Buy 4,994 Boxes Of Coffee To Cover Employee Salaries

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In a heartfelt post on social media last week, espressolab co-founder Joshua Liew appealed to Malaysians to save his struggling business

PLEASE HELP MY COMPANY GO THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT PERIOD

Since MCO 1.0 hit us March 2020, we held on with hope that if...Posted by Joshua Liew on Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The post has since gone viral, with over 1,000 shares on Facebook."Please help my company go through this difficult period. Since MCO 1.0 hit us March 2020, we held on with hope that if we tighten our belts, we would be able to come out stronger."My employees were willing to defer/reduce their salaries, with the understanding that when business improves, we will compensate them. (Personally, I had no salary for the longest time ever)."We dug into our little reserves to do whatever we can to ensure the company and our livelihoods survives (sic)," shared Joshua.

To help keep the business afloat, Joshua said that they were hoping to sell 10,000 boxes of espressolab steepbru coffee sachets

Image via espressolab Asia (Facebook)

Each box contains 10 sachets and costs RM25 a box. For a limited time, espressolab is offering a buy 3 free 1 deal, which means you'll get four boxes for RM75, inclusive of free delivery to anywhere in Malaysia.Joshua further explained that all the proceeds would go into fulfilling their business obligations, including the salaries for their employees and other business expenses such as rentals.

Netizens rallied behind espressolab in the comments section, with many showing their support for the homegrown brand

Image via Joshua Liew (Facebook)

In less than 48 hours, they managed to get 4,994 orders

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"Looking at the results, I'm so excited that we could actually achieve this target... all these within just 48 hours! Many people contacted me personally to verify if this was a scam or a fake news. I'm so comforted that people cared! So obviously with the daily updates, it's genuine and I'm humbled (sic)," said Joshua.

You can help this local business by ordering their steepbru coffee sachets online, with the promo code FREESHIP for free shipping

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The Search For Survivors Continues After An Earthquake Claimed 162 Lives In Indonesia

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More than 160 men, women, and children have been killed as a 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's West Java province yesterday, 21 November

According to The Washington Post, local officials said the devastating quake, believed to be the deadliest this year in Indonesia, struck the island at 1.21pm local time.Tragically, at least 162 people died and hundreds more were injured from being crushed under the ruins of buildings that were destroyed during the catastrophe.CBS News reported West Java governor Ridwan Kamil as saying that many of the victims were public school students who had finished their classes for the day. They were taking extra lessons at Islamic schools, when the buildings collapsed.Many people are believed to still be trapped beneath the rubble, and the death toll will likely see a sharp increase in correlation with ongoing rescue efforts.

Rescuers searching for survivors among the ruins of houses in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia.
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A school building severely damaged by the earthquake in Cianjur, West Java.
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Municipality officers evacuate their injured colleague following an earthquake in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia.
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The epicentre of the quake occurred near the town of Cianjur in West Java, where aftershocks could be felt 75km away in the capital of Jakarta

Roughly 175,000 people live in the mountainous town of Cianjur, which mostly consists of small one-storey and two-storey buildings.More than 2,200 of these houses have been damaged, said disaster management officials in Cianjur, with approximately 13,000 people displaced, reported Reuters.

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Ricky Susan, a local journalist in Cianjur, told The Washington Post that he was having coffee at a military barracks in town when the earthquake hit.After he fled outside, he watched the building he was previously relaxing in shake violently. He then looked across the barracks. To his shock, the place where a mini-mart once stood had now been reduced to a pile of rubble."I saw a group of the mini-market employees standing outside the ruins, and they were all crying," he said. "They told me that one of them didn’t make it out and was buried in the rubble."

Cianjur's regional hospital was filled to capacity, forcing hundreds to gather outside as they waited for treatment

Emergency workers were forced to treat the injured outside, in tents erected in parking lots and open spaces. Survivors were given oxygen masks and received intravenous treatment, according to reporters from The New York Times."You can see it yourself, some [of the victims] got their heads [and] feet sewn outdoors. Some [of them] got stressed and started crying," Kamil said.

Medical workers treat the injured outside the district hospital in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia.
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Medical workers treat the injured outside a hospital building in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia.
Image via Raisan al Farisi/Antara Foto via Al Jazeera

Indonesia's frequent earthquakes are a result of its position on the Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped belt of volcanoes and fault lines along the Pacific Basin

Its position along this arc means Indonesia is hit by small and large earthquakes that occur almost every day.Monday's quake was the latest in a series of recent disasters that have befallen the volatile archipelago. In February of this year, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake killed at least 25 people and injured more than 450 others in West Sumatra province. In January 2021, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake killed more than 100 people and injured nearly 6,500 people in West Sulawesi province.