'Duit Hantaran Tu Bukan Lelaki Saja Perlu Fikir' - Pesanan Buat Gadis Yang Mahu Kahwin

Bila bercakap soal kahwin, pastinya macam-macam benda akan bermain di fikiran. Yelah, orang kata kahwin ni kalau boleh nak sekali saja seumur hidup, jadi mestilah nak pastikan ia adalah yang terbaik, kan?

Tetapi untuk menjadikan ia yang terbaik, kedua-dua belah pihak, sama ada pihak lelaki atau pun pihak perempuan perlulah bertolak-ansur dalam segala hal. Pastikan kedua-dua pihak bersama-sama merancang hari bahagia mereka itu nanti dan sama-sama cari duit.Tidak perlu berbelanja besar dan melampau untuk majlis perkahwinan anda itu nanti. Cukuplah sederhana tetapi meriah dan diingati.

Image via Zaidi Aziz/Facebook

Jadi buat mereka yang hendak berkahwin di luar sana, ini dia sedikit coretan oleh Cik Lyeen di Facebook yang boleh anda ambil kira sebelum berumahtangga:

"Hantaran tu, bagi pihak lelaki saja yang fikir. Itu tanggungjawab lelaki."Mula-mula dulu saya terpengaruh dengan statement macam ni. Bagi saya, 'eh kau nak aku, kau usahalah kumpul duit!'. Sebab saya fikir nak kahwin mudah. Duduk atas pelamin, tengok orang makan, senyum sana sini depan kamera dan salam tetamu yang datang. Cukup!(Karangan sangat panjang. Teruskan membaca kalau nak kahwin cepat )Setahun kenal suami saya dan saat tu saya belajar lagi di tahun akhir. Dalam tempoh setahun tu saya niat macam-macam. Nak pelamin itu ini. Baju itu ini. Katering itu ini. Doorgift pompompom. Semua saya bagitahu suami. Suami iyakan saja.Saya selalu tanya, 'abang dah kumpul duit?'. Dia angguk sambil senyum. Lepastu dia belanja makan. Bahagia sangat kan? Asyik makan kena belanja. Saya bahagia buat angan macam-macam untuk majlis perkahwinan saya nanti. Seumur hidup sekali kot!Dan, masuk tahun kedua. Saya kerja. Dapat duit gaji sendiri. Dapat pegang hasil titik peluh sendiri. Sebulan penat kerja. Satu hari saya terfikir, penatnya kerja. Dapat duit gaji bayar itu ini ( saat ni saya dah ada komitmen nak kirim duit dekat family, bayar rumah, bayar bil internet, bil api air dan beli keperluan sendiri).Saya terfikir pasal suami. Dia kerja macam saya. Saya pergi pagi balik tengahari. Dia balik petang (office hour). Komitmen sama. Dia ada rumah. Ada family. Sama seperti saya. Bahkan, dia ada komitmen lain nak bayar kereta dan kumpul duit sebab nak kahwin dengan saya. Tiba-tiba,saya rasa kejam sangat sebab saya bebankan dia nak fikir tentang saya. Sedangkan yang nak nikah, saya dan dia. Kenapa perlu saya bebankan dia seorang? Bukankah perkahwinan itu perjuangan dua insan. Kenapa di permulaan perjuangan hanya dia berjuang? Saya sedar dan semakin sedar.

        facebook.com

Cik Lyeen bersama pasangan.
Image via Cik Lyeen/Facebook

Masuk tahun kedua mereka berkawan. Suaminya telah masuk meminang dan ibu bapanya meminta wang hantaran yang agak tinggi daripada pihak lelaki. Tetapi Cik Lyeen cuba berbincang dengan ibu bapanya untuk menurunkan sedikit wang hantaran tersebut.

Dah masuk tahun kedua kami kenal. Dia masuk meminang. Mula-mula, parents saya minta XXK Tapi, saya bincang baik-baik dengan parents nak kurangkan XXK sahaja. Alhamdullilah mereka faham.Masa tu ramai juga yang cakap belakang-belakang. "k saja? Tu bukan tahap kau" "Sekarang semua mahal, tak akan cukup!" "Sedangkan aku kahwin dulu lebih dari kau". Saya senyum. Dalam hati sabar. Orang yang tak bersyukur akan sentisa dirinya tidak cukup.Saya bertunang bulan 7. Plan nikah dan sanding bulan 12. Sepanjang 5 bulan saya urus majlis saya semuanya atas talian. Katering. Andaman. Photographer. Doorgift. Dewan. Meja kerusi. Saat tu saya rasa 'duit adalah segalanya, tiada duit tiada semuanya'. Tapi, saya usaha untuk cari katering terbaik, andaman terbaik, photographer terbaik dan semuanya untuk pastikan majlis saya TERBAIK.Saya doa banyak-banyak agar semua urusan saya dimudahkan. Syukur, sebulan sebelum majlis saya semuanya selesai. Saya pernah kata dekat suami. " Abang, perkahwinan ni antara kita dua. Abang dan Lyeen. Hubungan kita insyallah akan sampai hujung nyawa. Lyeen takmau abang susah sendiri. Kita susah sama-sama. Kita senang sama-sama. Macam ola bola ". Sejujurnya, perkahwinan kami simple but nice. Saya tak nak susahkan suami dengan jumlah hantaran tinggi-tinggi.Sepanjang tempoh bertunang saya tak desak dia bayar macam-macam untuk majlis. Sebab saya tahu bukan mudah nak kumpul duit banyak-banyak. Serius! Saya pun tak sibuk-sibuk nak buat itu ini. Saya serahkan semua tema majlis pada mak andam, katering saya hanya pilih menu dan photographer saya serahkan pada dia untuk cipta memori perkahwinan saya. Then, saya rileks sebulan sebelum nikah tu. Tapi saya siapkan diri saya dengan skill belajar masak dengan mak. Saya banyak baca 'tanggungjawab menjadi isteri'. Saya banyak tanya dengan kawan-kawan macamana nak urus rumahtangga supaya sentiasa baik. Saya google 'cara menjadi isteri yang taat', 'perkara yang mendatangkan dosa buat isteri'. Macam-macam. Kata orang, nak kahwin bukan setakat majlis meriah. Tapi ilmu didada juga perlu meriah.

        facebook.com

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
Image via zanaidea.blogspot.my

Setelah semua diuruskan secara atas talian, akhirnya hari yang dinanti-nanti telah tiba. Hatinya berdebar-debar, jantungnya 'dupdapdupdap'.

11.12.2016, pagi saya bangun saya doa banyak-banyak supaya semuanya lancar. Ya la, semua urusan majlis saya, saya uruskan atas talian. Berhubung dengan mak andam, photographer dan katering semuanya on whatsapp. Canggih . Ok sambung, Mak andam datang dan make upkan saya. Saya dupdapdupdap tapi cuba untuk tenang. Pukul 10.00 saya sah jadi isteri dengan sekali lafaz. Syukur.Saya datang dewan. Ya Allah, rasa nak sujud syukur masa tu. Ramai orang. Pelamin cantik. Dewan cantik. Katering dah siap dengan lauk dan pelayan. Paling membahagiakan saya, mak abah saya berdiri depan pintu gerbang pakai baju cantik-cantik untuk sambut menantu mereka. Bahagia!Kesimpulannya, saya nak cerita tentang wang hantaran melambung-lambung logik atau tidak? Sebenarnya adalah PENGURUSAN dan TOLAK ANSUR. Sebagai wanita, kita kena ada sistem pengurusan kewangan terbaik. Dan juga kita kena faham bahawa tak mudah suami kita tu nak kumpul duit. Kita kena faham bakal suami. Kita nak kahwin dengan dia, dia nak jaga kita hingga hujung nyawa. Kenapa kita nak susahkan dia dengan hantaran melambung-lambung? Kesian.Jangan ikut sangat dengan trend. Kau ijazah hantaran kau macam ni! Silap sangat. Ukur baju di badan sendiri. Sebab selepas kahwin ada macam-macam yang perlu kita tempuh. Mulut-mulut 'puaka' yang cakap-cakap dekat belakang kita tu, tak akan tolong kita. Mereka akan terus mencipta 'longkang' dengan mulut 'puaka' mereka. Biarkan. Orang begitu tidak akan pernah berjaya bahkan terus jatuh dan jatuh tersungkur kegagalan.

        facebook.com

Image via Kasmah Saharing/Facebook

Bak kata Cik Lyeen, dalam urusan wang hantaran janganlah serahkan semuanya pada lelaki. Dan lelaki, jangan juga terlalu ambil remeh dan berikan semuanya pada wanita. Kedua-dua pihak perlu bersama-sama berusah mencari jalan.

"Parents aku yang nak hantaran macam tu. Aku ikutkan aja!" Awak silap! Awak boleh bincang dengan keluarga, itu hidup awak. Awak yang tentukan. Sebab,selepas kahwin hanya awak dan suami sahaja. No more orang lain. So jaga!"Semua barang mahal la wei!" Mahal tak mahal. Murah tak murah. Sebelum majlis, servay harga. Tempah awal. Cari yang kos minima. Sekali lagi saya tekankan, pengurusan. Bincang dengan mak andam, katering, photographer dan lain-lain pihak yang anda rasa patut."Tak best la tak da itu ini. Aku kahwin sekali ja!" Ya, betul. Sebab kau kahwin sekali la, awak kena tunjuk dekat keluarga baharu awak tu, yang awak bukan seorang yang suka membazir! Buktikan pada keluarga baharu awak yang awak adalah yang terbaik dalam pengurusan sistem. Sistem apa? Sistem kewangan! Buktikan yang kita sebagai wanita boleh bantu suami kita bukannya bebankan suami kita!"Dia lelaki, hadaplah! Kata sayang, carilah duit. Penat mak bapa jaga taw!" Sekali lagi awak betul! Tapi, satu awak kena ingat, suami kita juga akan jaga kita sampai hujung nyawa kita. Insyallah. Ingat senang ke mak bapa suami tu nak bagi anak lelaki mereka kahwin? Sedih taw. Saya sendiri lihat wajah keluarga mertua saya sedih bila akad nikah dah selesai. Sebab lepas ni, segala dosa-dosa saya atas bahu dia. Dia tanggung! Itu bukti sayang sebenarnya. Dia pun ada mak bapa yang jaga dia. Kenapa perlu kita bezakan? Sewajarnya untuk kita timbang rasa dan faham. Dia kan suami awak.Akhirnya, dalam urusan wang hantaran janganlah serahkan semuanya pada lelaki. Dan lelaki, jangan juga terlalu ambil remeh dan berikan semuanya pada wanita. Kerjasama! Ibaratnya, anda sedang membina sebuah kapal yang besar untuk dilayarkan ke laut dalam yang jauh perjalananya. Binalah kapal itu bersama-sama kerana andai ada cacat celanya, boleh kalian perbetulkan. Bukan?Satu pesanan saya: Abaikan dan matikan mulut-mulut 'puaka' yang pasti akan bertebaran menghasut anda. Yakin pada diri anda dan yakin pada ketentuan Allah. InsyaAllah, semuanya berjalan lancar. Kita sedang mencari keredhaan, pastinya urusan kita dimudahkan. InsyaAllah. Segala yang baik datang dariNya dan segala kekurangan itu atas kekhilafan diri saya sendiri. Dan suka saya maklumkan, ini adalah pandangan dan pengalaman saya sendiri tidak ada motif negatif selain daripada ingin membantu bakal pengantin yang mungkin mempunyai 'kesulitan' seperti saya sebelum ini.Yang benar,Lyeen

        facebook.com

Image via Cik Lyeen/fFacebook

Inginkan lebih cerita menarik seperti ini? LIKE Facebook SAYS SEISMIK serta follow kami di Twitter dan temui segala cerita mesti kongsi sekarang!


You Can Self-Diagnose And Troubleshoot Your Internet Connection With The myunifi App

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for our latest stories and breaking news.

This Spotlight is sponsored by Telekom Malaysia.

In 2019, unifi launched myunifi, their all-in-one mobile application that consolidates many useful features for their customers

Now, it's much easier to manage your unifi accounts, from paying bills to upgrading to the latest plans available. Plus, the app comes with technical features to help you enjoy better connection all the time. Be it for unifi Home or Mobile, the telco app acts as a one-stop centre for you to carry out these services in an efficient manner.

Here are the some of the cool features on the myunifi app and how to use them:

1. Receive push notifications via myunifi about any incoming service disruptions or downtime

Image via Telekom Malaysia (Provided to SAYS)

unifi has recently enhanced their services by sending push notifications regarding service disruption They will proactively detect the problem, inform unifi customers, and restore any unifi internet service downtime. This means you'll be well prepared and informed ahead of time. :D

2. EasyFix is a handy feature in the app that provides support via Smart Diagnosis, as well as tips and tricks to help you resolve issues on your own

Image via unifi

You can use Smart Diagnosis to help you identify and solve problems if you're experiencing issues with your internet connection. The self-troubleshooting tool will also recommend solutions to optimise your unifi connection.Having trouble with your WiFi router? The unifi Physical Setup feature provides clear diagrams of how the setup should look like, with specific instructions in connecting the cables accordingly. With the illustrations, you can use them as a guideline to check your physical connection.Besides that, there are useful options like 'Internet Connection Troubleshooting', 'WiFi Troubleshooting', and 'Telephony Troubleshooting' to help resolve any issues you face. If it persists, you will be directed to the Live Chat, for more assistance.What's more, you can even use these services when you're visiting a friend or loved one who also uses unifi.

3. You can test your download and upload speeds with TM's Speed Test

Image via Telekom Malaysia

Curious what your internet speed is? TM's Speedtest allows you to test your download and upload speeds, and is easily accessible via myunifi. Fast download and upload speeds are always a good sign, especially if you're using the internet for video calls, gaming, streaming, or browsing through social media.

Aside from these technical features, you can manage your internet plan subscriptions and payment deets on myunifi too, yay!

Image via Smartmockups (Edited by SAYS)

With myunifi, here are the other features you can enjoy:- Schedule your installation appointment and track the progress- Hassle-free payments for all your unifi bills and easy subscription for unifi services- Track your usage and upgrade your unifi plans- Earn reward points for every ringgit you spend, so you can claim amazing rewards- Live chat with unifi's agents- Interact with the unifi communityWith all these services provided, managing your unifi internet plans will be a breeze. Getting the support you need right at your fingertips will help you enjoy a seamless internet experience.

What are you waiting for? Download the myunifi app now at Google Play or the App Store! You can find out more about myunifi at their website.

For more #tech stories:

                Netizens Are Wondering Why They Are Receiving OTPs And Troll Emails From MySejahtera

Many are concerned about the app's cybersecurity system.

Read the full story

                [PHOTOS] Malaysia's Carbon Neutral Pavilion At Expo 2020 Dubai Looks Fancy AF

The Malaysian Pavilion is one of 191 country pavilions at the world-class exhibition.

Read the full story

                Man's Apple Watch Sends SOS To GF Then Calls Ambulance After Hit & Run

Muhammad Fitri was knocked unconscious, but help got to him in time thanks to a nifty feature.

Read the full story

Got some cool brand news to share?

Image via SAYS

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


These 7 Credit Cards Will Help You Save More On Your Grocery Shopping

In an age where you can get almost anything delivered to your doorstep, going to a grocery store can seem like a needless chore

But, what if you can get rewarded handsomely every time you make an effort to drop by a store, stock up on essentials like groceries, and pay for it with your credit card?From cashback to reward points, you’ll be able to make the most of your monthly grocery expenditure with the right credit card. Wondering what makes a credit card great for grocery shopping?

Here’s an up-to-date list of 7 credit cards that offer grocery shopping-related perks (in no particular order):

1. Citi Cash Back Platinum Credit Card

The Citi Cash Back Platinum Credit Card allows you to earn up to 10% as cashback every month when you spend on groceries. However, there are binding conditions for you to earn the rebate amount. Click here for more information about this card.Firstly, the total rebate you can earn in a billing month on grocery spends is limited to RM15. Secondly, only the grocery spends made at participating outlets are eligible to earn cashback.

Image via Citibank

What are the other benefits of this card?

Up to 10% cashback for every RM1 spent on petrol, dining, and Grab rides0.2% unlimited cashback on other retail spendsExciting offers and privileges at more than 24,000 outlets in Malaysia and across the world with Citi World PrivilegesRound-the-clock personal concierge servicesExclusive discounts on health care packages at participating hospitals operated by KPJ

What you’ll need to look out for

Maximum cashback you can earn is subject to a minimum monthly spend of RM1,500The cashback you can earn on each spending category is limited to RM15 per monthSelected grocery outlets include AEON Big, Ben’s Independent Grocers, Cold Storage, Econsave, Everise, Giant, Jaya Grocer, Mydin, Servay, Tesco, and Village GrocerHealth care promotions offered by KPJ don’t include medical officers’ and specialists’ consultant fees

Image via The Money Manual

Key benefitsUp to 10% cashback on petrol, grocery, dining and Grab spendsUnlimited 0.2% cashback on all other retail spendsAutomatic credit of cashback to your accountEligibilityMinimum income – RM60,000 p.a.Minimum age – 21 years oldFor Salaried Employees: Copy of MyKad, latest EPF statement, last 6 months’ salary slips, latest 6 months’ bank statements, and form BE with tax payment receiptFor Self-Employed Professionals: Copy of MyKad, Business Registration Certificate (ROC & ROB), last 6 months’ bank statements, and form BE with tax payment receiptFeesAnnual fee: Principal card – RM195 (with 0% GST). The annual fee will be waived for the first three years if you activate your card within 60 days of approval. Supplementary card – RM100 (with 0% GST)Interest rates: 15-18% p.a.Late payment fee: 1% of the outstanding balance subject to a minimum of RM10 and a maximum of RM100Apply for the Citi Cash Back Platinum Credit Card here.

2. HSBC Amanah MPower Visa Platinum Credit Card-i

If you’re looking for substantial savings on your grocery expenses, then the HSBC Amanah MPower Visa Platinum Credit Card-i is another great option. Pay your grocery bills using this card at selected stores and you’ll get up to 8% as cashback every month. Click here for more information about this card.

Image via HSBC

What are the other benefits of this card?

Up to 8% cashback for every RM1 spent on petrol0.2% unlimited cashback for every RM1 spent on other retail transactionsDeals and discounts at over 6,500 participating shopping outlets throughout Malaysia with the VIP SmartPrivileges ProgrammeTimely financial assistance in case of emergencies with the HSBC Amanah Cash Advance programme

What you’ll need to look out for

To earn maximum cashback, you’ll need to spend RM2,000 or moreIf your monthly spend is less than RM2,000, you earn 2% cashback on groceries and petrolThe total amount of cashback you can earn per month with this card is capped at RM50Participating grocery outlets include AEON Big, Giant, Mydin, and Tesco

3. Standard Chartered Cashback Platinum Mastercard Credit Card

Saving on your grocery expenses is great, but saving on most other retail spends too is better. With the Standard Chartered Cashback Platinum Mastercard Credit Card, you can earn up to 5% as cashback every month on all spends except petrol and insurance transactions. Click here for more information about this card.

Image via Standard Chartered

What are the other benefits of this card?

Exclusive promotions at more than 6,500 participating shopping outlets in Malaysia and across AsiaLarge retail spends can be converted into monthly instalments that are more affordableWithdraw cash and pay it back across a range of flexible repayment periods

What you’ll need to look out for

To get 5% cashback, you’ll have to spend at least RM1,500 excluding petrol and insurance expenses. This amount is capped at RM50 per monthIf your monthly spend is between RM800 and RM1,500 excluding petrol and insurance expenses, you earn 3% cashback. This amount is capped at RM25The total cashback rate drops to 2% if your monthly spend is between RM500 and RM800. This amount is capped at RM10

Image via 27707/Pixabay

Key BenefitsUp to 5% cashback every month on all spends except petrol and insurance transactions Offers and privileges at over 4,000 outlets in Malaysia and across AsiaEligibilityMinimum income – RM24,000 p.a.Minimum age – 21 years oldFor Salaried Employees: Copy of NRIC (both sides), last 1 months’ salary slip and bank statement, last 6 months’ salary slip and bank statement for commission earners, latest EPF Statement, and latest Borang BE (Full submission to LHDN)For Self-Employed Professionals: Copy of NRIC (both sides), last 6 months’ bank statement and Business Registration Form 9, 24, 49, latest EPF Statement, and latest Borang B/BE (Full submission to LHDN)FeesAnnual fee: Principal Card – RM175 (inclusive of 0% GST) 1st year Annual Fee waiver, Supplementary card : RM100 (inclusive of 0% GST) 1st year Annual Fee waiver. Effective 1 August 2018, subsequent years will be waived with minimum spend of RM20,000 per yearInterest rates: 15-18% p.a.Late payment fee: 1% of outstanding balance subject to a minimum of RM10 and a maximum of RM100Apply for the Standard Chartered Cashback Platinum Mastercard Credit Card here.

4. CIMB Cash Rebate Platinum Credit Card

The CIMB Cash Rebate Platinum Credit Card is another option on this list that lets you save just as much on other retail spends as groceries. From cinemas and petrol expenses to mobile and utility bill payments, you can earn a cash rebate of 5%. Click here for more information about this card.

Image via CIMB

What are the other benefits of this card?

2% cashback when you transact with a foreign currency either online or in a retail store0.2% unlimited cashback on all other online and retail expensesComplimentary Touch N’ Go Zing Card

What you’ll need to look out for

For a 5% cash rebate, you should spend RM3,000 or more in a monthIf your monthly spend is less than RM3,000, the rebate rate drops to 2%Maximum amount of rebate you can earn in either case is RM30 per month

5. ÆON BiG Visa Gold Credit Card

Things take an interesting turn with the ÆON BiG Visa Gold Credit Card. Head over to an ÆON BiG store on the 28th of every month—the ÆON BiG Thank You Member Day—to earn 5% cashback on your retail spends made in the outlet.You can also earn Member Points for every RM1 that you spend at ÆON BiG stores across Malaysia. These points can then be redeemed for rebates on future retail spends made at the store. Click here for more information about this card.

Image via AEON

What are the other benefits of this card?

5% cashback every day on Visa payWave transactions made at ÆON BiG stores5% cashback on petrol transactions every Sunday2% rebate on online and overseas retail expensesComplimentary travel personal accident insurance worth up to RM200,000Access to Plaza Premium Airport Lounges across Malaysia every year

What you’ll need to look out for

AEON BiG Thank You Member Day rebate is limited to RM100 per monthVisa PayWave transaction rebate is capped at RM25 per monthCashback on petrol spends is limited to RM25 per month

6. Maybank American Express Gold Credit Card

While you’ve only seen cashback credit cards on the list until now, it doesn’t mean that rewards credit cards aren’t good enough for savings on grocery shopping. This credit card from Maybank Malaysia is one of two exceptions on this list.With the Maybank American Express Gold Credit Card, you can earn 5x Membership Rewards points on grocery-related transactions. If you love to dine out once in a while, this card also lets you enjoy exclusive dining privileges at SPG Hotels & Resorts in Malaysia. Click here for more information about this card.

Image via Maybank

What are the other benefits of this card?

5x Membership Rewards points for every RM1 that you spend on petrol, Telco charges, or at a major cineplex and selected bookstoresAll other retail spends get 2x Membership Rewards pointsEmergency medical, legal, and financial assistance when you’re travellingReferrals to embassies, consulates, medical services, and legal counsel on your travelsLow finance charges

What you’ll need to look out for

Any transactions made at government bodies will not be eligible for cash rebatesYou must be a Maybank account holder to apply for this card

7. Alliance Bank Platinum Credit Card

The Alliance Bank Platinum Credit Card is the second rewards credit card on this list. With this card, you can earn 2x Timeless Bonus Points on all your grocery spends. These points can be redeemed for travel perks, lifestyle products, and gift vouchers. Click here for more information about this card.

Image via Alliance

What are the other benefits of this card?

3x Timeless Bonus Points on overseas retail transactions2x Timeless Bonus Points on petrol and utility expenses1x Timeless Bonus Points on all other local retail spendsComplimentary unlimited access to Plaza Premium Lounge in KLIA1

What you’ll need to look out for

Unlimited airport lounge access is valid for Alliance Privilege (PB) and Alliance Personal (AP) members onlyTransactions made at government agencies will not be eligible for reward points

Why grocery credit cards make a difference

Image via Bernard Hermant/Unsplash

Now that you’ve got all the important information you need, it’s time you assess your options carefully. To begin with, keep a tab of where you spend the most and pick a card whose benefits suit your spending habits and lifestyle needs.Don’t go by annual fees and interest charges alone as some credit cards come with benefits that more than justify what you need to shell out to use it.With the price of daily essentials like groceries mostly on the up, it makes sense for you to try every trick in the book to save some money. Whether your grocery savings are small or big, the money saved will amount to something greater if it’s put to good use.

This article first appeared on BBazaar.my


Woman Fearful Of COVID-19 Accidentally Burns RM1,800 In An Attempt To Disinfect Banknotes

A woman in Jiangsu province, China accidentally burnt more than 3,000 yuan (RM1,800) in an attempt to "disinfect" banknotes

According to China news site The Paper, the woman, who was identified only by her surname Lee, put the money, mostly in 100 yuan banknotes, into a microwave for less than a minute.She feared that the banknotes might be infected with the coronavirus disease.However, as she walked away, she sensed a burning smell. She quickly rushed to the microwave to turn it off, but all the banknotes were already toasted beyond recognition.

Image via The Paper

With a heavy heart, she brought the money to a nearby bank to ask for help

Image via The Paper

Fortunately, the staff at CITIC Bank managed to confirm the authenticity of the banknotes and exchanged 3,125 yuan worth of new notes for her.

Her decision to disinfect the banknotes is believed to have come after an advisory issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO) against using cash in order to avoid transmitting COVID-19

Image via The Malaysian Reserve

On 2 March, a WHO spokesman told Telegraph UK that banknotes may be spreading COVID-19 because the virus is able to cling to the surface for a number of days.Since coronavirus can be transmitted through contaminated objects, respiratory droplets, and direct contact with infected patients, the WHO said the public ought to be careful when handling money."We would advise people to wash their hands after handling banknotes, and avoid touching their face," Yahoo Finance UK quoted the spokesman as saying.Additionally, they also added that the public should opt for contactless payment options wherever possible to minimise the risk of contraction.

Last month, banks in China and Korea began disinfecting and isolating banknotes before they were put back to public circulation

Image via The Paper

The banks reportedly use ultraviolet light or high temperatures to disinfect and sterilise banknotes. The central bank in China said they would also transfer the banknotes to storage to be sealed for 14 days before being recirculated.


Politicians Have Mixed Reactions To Pakatan MPs Getting 5 Times More Money Than BN MPs

Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad announced yesterday, 6 June, that the government will be providing allocations to opposition Members of Parliament (MP)

Image via The Malaysian Insight

Malaysiakini reported that the move was a departure from the policy of the Barisan Nasional (BN) government. According to The Malaysian Insight, BN MPs used to receive an annual allocation of RM5 million, while opposition MPs had nothing.Nonetheless, the allocation for opposition MPs to run their constituencies will be five times less than what Pakatan Harapan lawmakers receive."We will give them (opposition MPs) an allocation but it will be less... RM500,000 for us, and RM100,000 to them," Mahathir was quoted as saying by Malaysiakini.

In response to Mahathir's announcement, Terengganu Menteri Besar Dr. Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said the state is appreciative of the allocation

Terengganu Menteri Besar Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar was speaking to reporters after the annual National Finance Council meeting earlier today, 7 June.
Image via The Malaysian Insight

"We feel appreciated in Terengganu, as nothing was given to opposition MPs by the previous government," Ahmad Samsuri was quoted as saying by The Malaysian Insight earlier today. "We thank the federal government, although the quantum is lower. A gift is a gift," he added.

United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin also praised the Pakatan Harapan government in a Facebook post today

Image via ERA fm

"Although the amount (for opposition MPs) isn't the same as what our PH counterparts receive, this allocation is better than what we (BN) used to practice where opposition lawmakers had no allocations at all," he wrote in a Facebook post.However, he hoped the government would consider giving out equal allocations to MPs from both coalitions in the future. "Voters should not be punished based on their choices during the General Election," he added, in reference to constituents in BN-held areas.

On the other hand, MCA deputy president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong commented on the disparity in allocations given to BN MPs in a string of Facebook posts

Image via Lowyat

Wee wrote in a Facebook post yesterday, 6 June, that BN should have given allocations to opposition MPs during the previous administration. "Mahathir's announcement on allocations for opposition MPs is an unprecedented move which deserves praise," he added.However, he criticised the lack of fairness in the amount allocated to government and opposition MPs."Many Pakatan Harapan leaders pledged to treat parliamentarians fairly, but evidence prove otherwise," he wrote."Did voters in Ayer Hitam, Cameron, Kota Bharu, and Mersing (BN-held areas) not pay taxes? Or did they only pay half of it?" he questioned.

With the "modest" funds allocated for BN lawmakers, Pekan MP Datuk Seri Najib Razak has pledged to continue helping the poor in his constituency

Image via Malay Mail

In a Facebook post today, Najib promised to continue providing financial aid to the hardcore poor in his constituency, Pekan, Pahang."I will continue to deliver zakat aid to the hardcore poor, even though the allocations are modest now compared to before when there was more contribution from government agencies," the Pekan MP wrote.

Nonetheless, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail assured MPs earlier today that allocations to state governments will be done in a fair manner

"Some rich states can accommodate (the expenses) compared to poorer states that should get more allocation," she was quoted as saying by Bernama.According to her, a "fair policy" was adopted towards the opposition-led states."Even though they are not with the federal government, (allocation) will be channeled, but must (finally reach) the people regardless of party," she added.

What do you think about the disparity in allocations for the MPs? Let us know in the comments below.


TNB's Hilarious Raya Ad Will Make You Crave Tart Nanas & Want A Jiwang Karaoke Sesh

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for our latest stories and breaking news.

This Spotlight is sponsored by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).

We all know TNB has a knack for producing memorable festive films, right? This year is no exception, as they are bringing back iconic characters for their Raya 2021 film!

Image via TENAGAofficial (YouTube)

Remember Aida from TNB's previous films? She first appeared in their Dugaan Raya Aida in 2017, and had a cameo in Rumah Epik Fantastik 2018 and Reality Not Virtual 2020. Due to popular demand, Aida is making a comeback this year in Hikmah Raya Aida! :DSo, what can you expect from TNB's Raya film this year? While it has those hilarious moments that will surely tickle your funny bone, it also touches on important matters such as the meaning of family, and that behind every challenge we face in life, ada hikmah sebaliknya. :)

After the events of Dugaan Raya Aida, this story follows Aida's new venture as a Raya cookie entrepreneur!
Watch it below:

×

While in the previous story Aida stayed separately from her family, they are now staying together! We get a glimpse of them in the beginning as they try to spend time with Aida, even though she's transfixed on her work.

It's clear that Aida is super successful in her business, as she receives a massive order for 40 jars of pineapple tarts, wah!

Image via TENAGAofficial (YouTube)

Che wahh, got interview and featured in a magazine somemore. You go, girl!

But then... jeng jeng! Disaster strikes, which spells bad news for Aida's cookie business :O

Kesiann Aida, can't seem to catch a break in these films. Now her fellow workers have to leave, and the cookie business she worked so hard to achieve is no more. How la liddis?

Image via TENAGAofficial (YouTube)

And get this, she's so sad until the scene tiba-tiba turns into a local 90s music video!

Image via TENAGAofficial (YouTube)

Soooo dramatic la Aida ni. We can't help but chuckle at this parody, hehe.

It gets better though! As Aida spends more time with her mum and sisters during their Raya preparations at home, she realises that family should always come first, no matter what. :')

Image via TENAGAofficial (YouTube)

Aww, Aida seeking forgiveness from her mum is truly heartwarming. It really shows that even during tough times, there's still happiness and joy to be found when you are surrounded by the ones you love.

Speaking of loved ones, Jero plays a very special, secret role in this film. ;) Watch the whole thing till the end to see what he's up to!

Image via TENAGAofficial (YouTube)

In need of more Jero-related content? Check out more updates on this fluffy feline by heading to TNB's official Instagram account! Faster go and show him some love, k? :)

Remember to check out TNB's YouTube channel if you wanna binge-watch all their cinematic masterpieces, and head on over to their Facebook page for more updates!

Read more of our #lifestyle stories:

                You Might Have Been Using A Neck Pillow The "Wrong Way" All This Time

Whatttt? :O

Read the full story

                11 Small Malaysian Businesses That Sell Stylish Baju Kebaya & Batik Pareo Skirts Online

Timeless pieces with a rich heritage.

Read the full story

                Here's My Honest Experience After Visiting Lax Retreat In KL

Is it worth visiting? How much does a session cost? We find out.

Read the full story

Got some cool brand news to share?

Image via SAYS

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


'Kau Yang Bunuh Hanna!' - Bayi 13 Bulan Disyaki Ditekup Sampai Mati Oleh Suami Pengasuh

Lewat Disember tahun lalu, terdapat satu laporan mengenai seorang bayi berusia 13 bulan yang didakwa mati kerana jangkitan kuman di paru-paru

Image via Syedferdaus Syedmohammad/Facebook

Kejadian berlaku pada 27 Disember 2016 ketika bayi tersebut, Nur Hanna Nasuha Binti Hafiz atau baby Hanna berada di rumah pengasuh.Menurut satu posting di Facebook daripada Aleeza Rosli, seorang rakan kepada ibu mangsa Farah Husna Mohd Noh, baby Hanna terpaksa dihantar ke rumah pengasuh kerana si ibu baru saja mendapat pekerjaan.

Image via Aleeza Rosli/Facebook

Bagaimanapun, setelah hampir sebulan, terdapat satu pendedahan terbaru yang mengatakan baby Hanna disyaki mati kerana dibunuh oleh suami pengasuh

Pendedahan ini dibuat sendiri oleh bapa saudara mangsa, Syedferdaus Syedmohammad menerusi satu status panjang di FB. Dalam status berkenaan, Syedferdaus menceritakan kronologi kes kematian sebenar baby Hanna yang tak pernah dilaporkan sebelum ini.Ikuti kronologi pernuh di bawah:

Baby Hanna.
Image via Syedferdaus Syedmohammad/Facebook

27 DISEMBER 2016Pengasuh di alamat Kondo Laksamana Puri menghubungi Farah Husna Mohd Noh untuk mengambil anaknya kerana badannya sudah sejuk dan tidak bergerak. Bila ditanya kenapa tidak menghubungi ambulans atau bawa ke klinik berhampiran, pengasuh memberi alasan tiada kenderaan untuk berbuat demikian. Apabila ibu bapa mangsa telah datang, mereka mendapati mangsa sudah tidak bernyawa dan cuba melakukan bantuan pernafasan (CPR), namun gagal sebelum dibawa ke Bahagian Kecemasan Hospital Selayang. Setibanya di hospital, mangsa telah disahkan meninggal dunia dan satu laporan polis telah dibuat berhubung kes tersebut.28 DISEMBER 2016Hasil laporan awal post mortem yang dijalankan menunjukkan mangsa meninggal akibat pneumonia dan tiada sebarang tanda fizikal untuk dikaitkan dengan dera, sementara menunggu laporan kimia. Untuk makluman, pengasuh dan suaminya tidak hadir semasa bedah siasat dilakukan, mahupun semasa pengebumian mangsa. Juga tiada sebarang rakaman percakapan yang diambil dari pengasuh.18 JANUARI 2017Seorang bayi lelaki berusia 12 bulan mengalami patah tangan di rumah pengasuh yang sama. Mangsa dibawa ke Hospital Selayang sebelum membuat laporan polis. Menurut sumber, tangan bayi berkenaan dipulas sehingga patah dan terkulai oleh suami pengasuh berkenaan.20 JANUARI 2017Farah Husna Mohd Noh telah menerima panggilan dari seorang wanita yang mengajaknya berjumpa untuk bercakap mengenai kes kematian anaknya, Hanna. Farah dan suaminya telah pergi berjumpa dengan wanita berkenaan di sebuah restoran di Gombak. Menurut wanita itu, mangsa bukan meninggal semasa dalam tidur tetapi sebenarnya akibat perbuatan suami pengasuh (warganegara Bangladesh) yang telah menekup muka mangsa menggunakan tapak tangan sehingga lemas. Wanita yang mendakwa dirinya mengenali pengasuh berkenaan berkata, suspek bertindak demikian kerana berang mangsa sering menangis. Wanita itu juga mengatakan bahawa adiknya sendiri yang memberitahu kepadanya mengenai kejadian itu. Malah, dia juga seringkali mendengar perbualan pasangan itu semasa bergaduh di mana pengasuh berkenaan berkata, "Kau yang bunuh Hanna!" terhadap suaminya. Bagaimanapun, wanita itu meminta agar dirinya tidak dikaitkan dengan kes tersebut atas dasar hubungan keluarga.

Baby Hanna bersama ibu, Farah Husna Mohd Noh.
Image via Aleeza Rosli/Facebook

21 JANUARI 2017Ibu bapa arwah Hanna membuat laporan polis di Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Gombak berhubung maklumat terbaru dari wanita yang mengenali pengasuh berkenaan.22 JANUARI 2017Pengasuh berkenaan ditangkap oleh sepasukan polis berhubung kes bayi patah tangan. Bagaimanapun, suami pengasuh telah memberikan alasan berada di Johor kerana mengikut lori milik abang iparnya untuk membuat penghantaran. Namun, suspek telah menghilangkan diri semasa menurunkan barang di Segamat.24 JANUARI 2017Saksi memaklumkan kepada bapa Hanna bahawa suspek sebenarnya tidak pergi ke Johor. Lalu bapa Hanna meminta untuk bertemu dengan abang ipar suspek yang kononnya membawa suspek ke Johor, bagi mendapatkan lokasi terakhir suspek menghilangkan diri. Bagaimanapun, pihak polis mengesahkan bahawa suspek telah datang menyerah diri di IPD Gombak, lewat petang semalam.

Sebelum ini, kematian baby Hanna diklasifikasikan sebagai kes mati mengejut

Kini, Syedferdaus meminta agar suspek disiasat di bawah seksyen 302 Kanun Keseksaan demi menegakkan keadilan terhadap kes pembunuhan baby Hanna.Posting daripada Syedferdaus yang dimuat naiknya dua hari lalu telah mendapat lebih 1,000 shares ketika artikel ini ditulis. Ruangan komen turut dibanjiri dengan simpati dan belas kasihan dari orang ramai.

Image via Syedferdaus Syedmohammad/Facebook

Semoga keadilan berpihak kepada keluarga arwah baby Hanna dan semoga suspek menerima balasan setimpal ke atas apa yang telah dia lakukan

Image via Hafiz Kasirun/Facebook

Image via Hafiz Kasirun/Facebook

Inginkan lebih cerita menarik seperti ini? LIKE Facebook SAYS SEISMIK serta follow kami di Twitter dan temui segala cerita mesti kongsi sekarang!


When Your Biggest Rival Pushes You To Fight For Victory, Again And Again

The battles between Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan are worth the pressure and commotion, just like it was at the Rio Olympics.
In fact, the longstanding rivalry and competence between the two are unlike any other seen on the badminton court so far.

Image via Reuters

Their battles take a greater meaning each time they have come face-to-face.They become something more than a match of badminton between two individuals.Their battles, in fact, transform into this epic saga of some sort in which the millions of people of two nations and their collective emotions — which for the duration of the game appear as if on a rollercoaster ride — are equally invested.At least, that's what their Olympics semi-final match had transformed into on 19 August when Malaysia's No. 1 shuttler finally beat his Chinese opponent, "Super Dan".

Image via Reuters

The Lee-Lin rivalry, which is one of the best rivalries in badminton, has actually improved the popularity of the sport among the people of Malaysia and China, successfully bringing it to a bigger audience

A 2014 photo of the two when they played a friendly doubles.
Image via Twitter

Known for their on-field rivalry that is fierce in nature, the two are admired by their fans for they share a great friendship off the field

And so while Lin Din lost a nail-biting match, ending his golden run at the Olympics, the Chinese superstar went up to Lee Chong Wei and hugged him.Both players had taken their t-shirts off to exchange — a mark of their friendship and the respect they both have for each other on the badminton court.

This collage of two photographs, one from the 2000 Asian Junior Championships and the other after their semi-final match at Rio 2016, perfectly captures their journey.
Image via MGAG

Given how much they have contributed to the sport, it would only be natural to wonder what would they say to each other.
So while Lin was busy fighting for his Bronze and Lee was for his Gold, a letter written by a fan, started going viral on the Web.

Notwithstanding the fact that it's a fanfiction, the letter, heartfelt and moving, perfectly encapsulates the chemistry between both rivals. And people are sharing it all over the social media, despite it being not written by Lin Dam himself. The letter was written prior to the Men's Singles final, possibly as a moral booster by the fan for Dato' Lee to fulfil his dream of winning a Gold in the Olympics.

Screenshot of a translated version showing the last two lines of the letter.
Image via Twitter

You can read the heartfelt letter in its entirety, here:

Image via SAYS SEISMIK

Image via SAYS SEISMIK

Image via SAYS SEISMIK

Even though the letter is not actually written by Lin Dan himself, it doesn't diminish the emotional impact it has had on us and thousands of others who read and shared it among their circles

Because despite being a fanfiction, it has made us all forget our differences, even if for a second only, and come together as one to celebrate the true spirit of Lee-Lin rivalry.

A rivalry so cool everyone loves to rave about it.
Image via insidethegames

Dato' Lee Chong Wei lost the finals. He returns back to Malaysia without fulfilling his life-long dream of winning a gold in the Olympics. Heartbroken, he was gracefully consoled by Malaysians who showered him with messages of love and support:

                See How Malaysians Are Consoling Their Heartbroken Hero After He Couldn't Fulfil His Dream

'There will not be another like you!'

Read the full story


Kredibiliti Apandi Diragui Setelah WSJ Lapor Derma RM2.6 Bilion Bukan Dari Arab Saudi

Kenyataan mengenai Datuk Seri Najib Razak bebas daripada sebarang salah laku dalam penemuan derma RM2.6 bilion dalam akaun peribadinya disangkal The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) baru-baru ini

Kenyataan itu dikeluarkan oleh Peguam Negara, Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali pada sidang media mengenai kertas siasatan SRC International dan RM2.6 bilion di pejabatnya di Putrajaya pada 26 Januari lalu.

Kenyataan media yang dibuat Peguam Negara, Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali pada 26 Januari lalu.
Image via www.themalaysianinsider.com

Kenyataan itu disangkal oleh pengarang WSJ Ken Brown sekaligus menyebabkan kredibiliti peguam negara itu diragui.

Pengarang kewangan WSJ Ken Brown dalam wawancara bersama ABC News Australia berkata, wang itu bukan daripada keluarga Diraja Arab Saudi sebaliknya datang daripada pelbagai syarikat berkaitan 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

        themalaysianinsider.com

Katanya, laporan yang dibuat berbulan-bulan itu menunjukkan wang tersebut bukan dari Arab Saudi tetapi dari syarikat dan akaun bank yang mempunyai hubungan dengan 1MDB

Dalam wawancara 12 Februari lalu, Ken Brown memberitahu laporan WSJ belum pernah dipertikaikan lagi dan mereka mempunyai banyak bukti sokongan.

WSJ adalah penerbitan yang pertama sekali menyiarkan berita tentang kehadiran wang tersebut dalam akaun Najib.Najib pada mulanya mengarahkan peguamnya menghantar surat tuntutan kepada WSJ namun surat tersebut akhirnya dihantar sebagai surat mengesahkan laporan berkenaan semata-mata.Sehingga kini, pemimpin tertinggi negara itu belum mengambil sebarang tindakan undang-undang terhadap WSJ.

        themalaysianinsider.com

Image via www.freemalaysiatoday.com

Bagaimanapun sehingga kini, tiada sebarang tindakan undang-undang dibuat oleh Najib ke atas WSJ. Tonton wawancara penuh tersebut di SINI.

Oleh yang demikian, beberapa pihak berkuasa luar negara sedang menyiasat urus niaga 1MDB walaupun Najib belum dinamakan lagi dalam mana-mana siasatan

Malah, ramai yang membidas kenyataan yang dibuat oleh Peguam Negara itu sebelum ini dan tambah Brown lagi, akan lebih banyak maklumat akan diketahui umum apabila pihak berkuasa luar negara melanjutkan siasatan mereka.

Image via www.telegraph.co.uk

Brown mengulas mengenai cadangan Apandi baru-baru ini untuk meningkatkan hukuman bagi mereka yang membocorkan rahsia negara.Beliau percaya bahawa ia cubaan dibuat oleh kerajaan Malaysia untuk menutup segala urusan berkaitan isu ini dengan "mengetatkan sekatan ke atas ucapan", serta ancaman kepada mana-mana yang bercakap menentang kerajaan.

        malaysiakini.com

"Aksi sebenar akan berlangsung dalam beberapa bulan akan datang menerusi siasatan luar negara dan jika mereka menemui perkara serius, ia amat sukar buat kerajaan Malaysia untuk tidak mengendahkannya," katanya. – 18 Februari, 2016.

        themalaysianinsider.com

Berikutan itu, Najib digesa untuk mengambil tindakan undang-undang terhadap The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) jika laporan yang dibuat Ken Brown itu palsu

“Rakyat di negara menuntut supaya PM Najib Razak saman segera WSJ, kalau benar mereka membuat tuduhan palsu untuk kali kedua ini!” kata Pengarah Strategi AMANAH Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad dalam satu kenyataan.

        malaysiakini.com

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
Image via amanahnegara.org

Dzulkefly berkata, sekiranya Najib gagal berbuat demikian maka beliau patut meletakkan jawatan demi negara.


UNESCO Picks George Town As Only Asian City To Run Heritage Pilot Projects

George Town, Penang is one of only three cities chosen by Unesco to run two heritage pilot projects

It is also the only Asian city chosen, as the other two are located in Africa and Latin America.The announcement was made on Monday, 1 October by Unesco Jakarta Cultural Unit head Moe Chiba at the official opening of the 'International Conference on Managing Urban Cultural Heritage 2018'.

Unesco Jakarta Cultural Unit head Moe Chiba.
Image via KE Ooi/Malay Mail

Chiba said George Town was selected for its "efficiency" in such projects

"We want these projects to succeed, that's why we chose George Town," she said, reported Malay Mail.According to The Star, Chiba also said, "We cannot afford to fail, and we believe Penang can deliver."The projects will start in 2019.

The first pilot project will bring locals onboard to create a record of intangible heritage found in George Town

According to The Star, "intangible heritage" refers to traditional customs and activities in a city. This includes businesses such as hawker food stalls or tin foil craftsmen.

Image via Instagram @ikhmalmalmal

"The project will approach the local community to do an inventory of the intangible cultural heritage in the city, it will be a community-led project," Chiba said.By involving the local community in the creation of the inventory, Chiba said it allows them to "tell their own stories and focus on what the local people consider as important".

Later on, Unesco will look at ways to develop local industries in world heritage sites

This will come under the second pilot project, which aims to benefit the local livelihood of industries within the heritage zone."We are starting this project that seeks to bring in all these related parties, museums, creative centres, local artisans, heritage practitioners, and site managers together to develop an action plan for a better livelihood in heritage cities," Chiba explained.

Image via Instagram @samuelstann

She added, "What we want is some coherence between the industries within the heritage zone, because we noticed in some sites, not necessarily in George Town, where the local industries and artisans do not cooperate with the site managers."Chiba explained that this led to instances where souvenir shops sold cheap toys and souvenirs that were unrelated to the heritage site.

Additionally, George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI) plans to make the city a "centre of excellence in heritage" encompassing various disciplines

GTWHI general manager Ang Ming Chee.
Image via Sayuti Zainudin/Malay Mail

GTWHI is the organisation tasked by the Penang government to protect, promote, and preserve the heritage site.Malay Mail reported that GTWHI general manager Ang Ming Chee said, "We need to create this centre of excellence in these disciplines where experts from other countries can come here to share and exchange expertise."These disciplines include objects and collection conservation, living heritage, creative industry, disaster risk reduction, and cultural heritage.GTWHI said it is already in the midst of rolling out a textile conservation programme next year.


[PROMO] Starbucks Menawarkan Tall-Sized Frappucino Hanya Dengan RM8 Sahaja Untuk Hari Ini

Apa? Promo lagi? Biar betul...

Image via GIPHY

Ahhh, tak sabar! Cepat inform kawan-kawan atau family. Boleh nikmati Starbucks bersama yang tersayang...

Dapatkan tall-sized frappucino hanya dengan harga RM8 pada jam 6 petang hingga 9 malam ini!

Image via Starbucks Malaysia

Dengan syarat pembelian frappucino yang pertama, anda boleh menikmati promosi RM8 untuk frappucino yang kedua. Tunggu apa lagi? Ajak kawan-kawan, family atau partner anda hari ini. Syarat-syaratnya ialah harga frappucino kedua mesti sama atau kurang daripada frappucino pertama. Bukan tu saja, boleh upsize Starbucks anda dengan RM1 je tau.Promosi ini tidak terpakai untuk perkhidmatan food delivery, diskaun lain dan Starbucks rewards. Take note!

Promosi ini ditawarkan di seluruh cawangan kecuali KLIA, KLIA2, Sunway Lagoon dan Genting Highlands.

Lock the date and treat yourself with Starbucks today!
Jangan lupa pakai mask dan jaga jarak fizikal!

Untuk dapatkan banyak lagi artikel seperti ini, LIKE Facebook Seismik Makan serta FOLLOW kami di Instagram sekarang!

Image via Seismik Makan

Jom check out Starbucks yang cantik ini:

                [GAMBAR] Starbucks Heritage Ini Terunik Di Malaysia. Wajib Singgah Sekali Seumur Hidup!

Starbucks pinang hati anda. :)

Read the full story

Promosi dan tawaran hebat yang lain:

                [PROMO] Strawberry Sofuto FamilyMart Kembali Lagi Dengan Hanya RM0.99 Sahaja. Jom Serbu!

Tak sampai seringgit, sedap pulak tu... Yummylicious!

Read the full story

                [PROMO] McDonald's Perkenal Sea Salt McFlurry Mulai Hari Ini. McFlurry Lovers Assemble!

Hiasi hari anda dengan McFlurry. :)

Read the full story

                Hey Choc Lovers! Dapatkan Hershey's Sundae Pie Di Burger King Mulai Esok

Look so good and look so sweet, lookin good enough to eat!

Read the full story


"YNWA!" - Ramai Puji Dr. Zulkifli Sempoi Je Gambarnya Di-'Edit' Pada Stadium Liverpool FC

Pada hujung minggu yang lalu, Menteri Hal Ehwal Agama, Datuk Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, telah menyarankan beberapa aktiviti yang boleh dilakukan orang ramai tatkala Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan sedang berlangsung melalui laman Twitter miliknya

Antara aktiviti bermanfaat yang disarankan beliau termasuklah menonton video-video kuliah terbaharu dan soal jawab Fiqh COVID-19 oleh beliau melalui siri #NgajiDenganMenteri yang telah dimuat naik di Youtube Channel.

Image via Yadim

Selain itu, beliau turut mengajak orang ramai untuk mendengar rakaman audio yang berunsur nasihat serta bimbingan daripadanya yang telah dimuat naik di dalam aplikasi Spotify.

Image via Twitter @drzul_albakri

Menariknya di dalam rangkaian tweet yang sama, Dr. Zulkifli turut menyertakan gambar portrait dirinya yang berlatar belakangkan warna putih dengan caption, "Perlukan aktiviti bermanfaat sepanjang #PerintahKawalanPergerakan?".

Image via Twitter @drzul_albakri

Apabila telah disertakan gambar sedemikian, maka tidak terkejutlah apabila terdapat beberapa warganet yang mula mengisi masa lapang dengan mempamerkan kreativiti mereka lalu meng-edit gambar Dr. Zulkifli pada latar belakang yang unik lagi menghiburkan.

Namun dalam pelbagai gambar beliau yang telah di-edit, terdapat satu gambar yang benar-benar menonjol sehingga menarik perhatian Menteri Hal Ehwal Agama itu sendiri

Gambar yang telah di-edit lalu di muat naik pengguna Twitter @Albertrahiim itu menunjukkan Dr. Zulkifli seperti sedang ber-'posing' di dalam bilik persalinan Stadium Anfield di England yang juga merupakan stadium bagi pasukan bola sepak Liverpool FC.

Image via Twitter @Albertrahiim

Buat peminat bola sepak terutamanya Liga Perdana Inggeris atau England Premier League (EPL) yang mengikuti perkembangan bekas Mufti Wilayah Persekutuan itu pasti sudah tahu betapa beliau sememangnya merupakan peminat tegar bagi pasukan Liverpool.

Susulan melihat gambar tersebut, Dr. Zulkifli telah membuat posting di laman Twitter mengucapkan terima kasih di atas kreativiti @Albertrahiim. Bukan itu sahaja, beliau turut berseloroh menyatakan tidak perlu lagi beliau untuk berkeinginan ke Stadium Anfield selepas ini.

Image via Twitter @drzul_albakri/

Ternyata ramai warganet lain yang turut terhibur bukan sahaja pada gambar edit tersebut malahan juga pada respon yang diberi Dr. Zulkifli

Rata-rata merasakan Menteri Hal Ehwal Agama itu sebagai seorang yang kelakar di samping turut memuji beliau yang tidak lokek melayan kerenah warga Twitter.Antara komen menarik daripada warga Twitter:

Image via Twitter @drzul_albakri

Image via Twitter @drzul_albakri

Image via Twitter @drzul_albakri

Lawak, memang lawak. Yang pasti, You'll Never Walk Alone!

Image via Giphy

Dalam pada itu, ingat, patuhi arahan dan sila duduk di dalam rumah. Teruskan mengikuti perkembangan mengenai Covid-19 hanya di SAYS Seismik!

×

LIKE Facebook dan follow Twitter SAYS SEISMIK dan temui segala cerita mesti kongsi sekarang!


The Heartbreaking Story Behind Why A Mother Has Kept Her Son In A Cage For Over 40 Years

A Chinese man has spent more than 40 years locked in a cage by his 80-year-old mother

According to the Daily Mail, 48-year-old Peng Weiqing has been kept in the cage in his mother’s Zhengzhou home, in central China’s Henan Province, since he was 6 years old.

        dailymail.co.uk

Mother Peng Waimei feeds her son through the bars of his cage
Image via huffpost.com

Peng Waimei, Weiqing’s mother, says that she only treated her son this way to protect him.

        huffingtonpost.co.uk

      Unsupported video platform

When he was young, quite often he would cut himself with a knife and glass debris

Image via mirror.co.uk

As a baby, Weiqing suffered brain damage following a fever. He then begun suffering severe epilectic fits at the age of six.

She told Rex Features: “He can’t control himself. When he was young, quite often he would cut himself with a knife and glass debris."

        huffingtonpost.co.uk

Peng Weiqing has spent most of the past four decades locked in a cage at the home of his mother Peng Waimei
Image via huffpost.com

“Even when he was walking, he could suddenly fall down and hit his face and make it bleed.”

        opposingviews.com

Peng Weiqing is fed by his mother Peng Waimei
Image via mirror.co.uk

Fearing that he would hurt himself and unable to afford medical treatment, Waimei's husband built a series of cages that got bigger as Weiqing grew.

        mirror.co.uk

Since the death of her husband, she and her son live alone in an apartment in Zhengzhou, the capital of central China’s Henan Province

Waimei feeds her son through the bar of the cage, cleans and clothes him.
But with her own health deteriorating, she fears for Wiqing’s future when she dies.

        dailymail.co.uk

His mother Weimei, seen here feeding him through the bars of the cage, is worried what will happen to her son when she dies
Image via dailymail.co.uk


Study Shows Malay & Indian Grads Still Face Discrimination Despite Being Mandarin-Speakers

Are employers in Malaysia truly in need of Mandarin-speakers... or is it simply a smokescreen to mask racism?
Those are the questions Cent-GPS, a KL-based behavioural and social science research firm, sought to answer in its recent study of racial bias in the private sector.

There have been a few studies before this in regards to discrimination in the private sector, most notably the ones published by Dr Muhammad and Hwok Lee Aun. So we decided to extend this study, to see whether it is still evident in 2019. pic.twitter.com/3c5Qytrs53— Centre for Governance and Political Studies (@CentGPS) March 7, 2019

Cent-GPS - short for Centre of Governance and Political Science - modelled its study after research papers by local academics Dr Muhammad Abdul Khalid and Hwok-Aun Lee, both of whom have been studying discrimination in the country's workforce for years. The think-tank's website names UMNO Senator Khairul Azwan Harun as one of the key people behind it, alongside Dr. Hamidin Abdul Hamid (Deputy Dean of Universiti Malaya's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences) and Dr. Renard Siew.

Over the past few months, Cent-GPS sent 3,829 job applications to over 500 jobs. For each job vacancy, the team submitted resumés from seven candidates representing different genders and ethnic groups:

			1. Nur Sakinah binti Yusof, a Malay female;2. Zulaikha Asyiqin binti Rashidi, a Malay female;3. Kavitha Mutusamy, an Indian female;4. Nicola Yeoh, a Chinese female;5. Thivakar Gunasekaran, an Indian male;6. Gabriel Liew, a Chinese male; and7. Muhammad Saddiq Azmi, a Malay male.

To level the playing field, all seven resumés had similar qualifications:

- They all had a Bachelor's degree in Business;- They all had the same CGPA level (Second Class Upper);- They were all fresh graduates from a local private university;- They all served a three-month internship at a reputable institution;- They all resided in Kuala Lumpur or Selangor;- They were all fluent in English and Malay; and most importantly,- They all had "intermediate" proficiency in Mandarin.Passport-sized photos of the candidates were also inserted in the resumé.

Here's where things got interesting - the candidates' photos were actually of the same person!

Image via Twitter @CentGPS

Make-up was applied to both the male and female "candidates" to suit their assigned ethnicity, but they all had the same physical features to ensure that no one candidate was better looking than the other. Hence, the only differences between the seven resumés were their names and the candidates' skin colour.

Now, let's take a look at Cent-GPS' key findings:

1. Both male and female Chinese candidates obtained more callbacks for interviews compared to their Malay and Indian peers combined

Image via Twitter @Cent-GPS (edited)

Female Chinese (FC) candidate Nicola received 240 callbacks out of 547 jobs applied to (43.88% callback rate), while male Chinese (MC) candidate Gabriel received 179 (32.72%). The three lowest scoring candidates are Indian female (IF) candidate Kavitha with 49 callbacks (8.96%), followed by Malay male (MM) candidate Saddiq (43 callbacks, 7.86%), and Indian male (IM) Thivakar with a dismal 20 callbacks (3.66%).

Image via Twitter @CentGPS

2. To put things into perspective, FC Nicola just had to apply for two jobs to get a callback, while IM Thivakar only received one callback out of 27 job applications

Image via Twitter @CentGPS

3. The "Mandarin-speaking requirement" is just a smokescreen to hire Chinese candidates

Remember, all candidates had listed their Mandarin proficiency as "intermediate" in their resumés. And yet, FC Nicola and MC Gabriel received far more callbacks (54.72% and 39.62% callback rates respectively) from Mandarin-required companies. In fact, less than 10% of the companies Malay female (MF) candidate Zulaikha and IM Thivakar applied to responded to their applications.

Image via Twitter @CentGPS

4. A Malay female candidate who is not wearing a hijab is more likely to get a callback compared to one who wears hijab

Image via Twitter @CentGPS

Zulaikha (who did not wear a hijab) got a callback from 13% of the companies she applied to, while hijab-wearing Nur Sakinah only had a 9.14% callback rate. As such, Zulaikha had a 40% advantage over Nur Sakinah despite having the similar resumés and qualifications.

Cent-GPS' study draws a devastating picture of job prospects for candidates of different ethnicities in the private sector, especially for fresh graduates of Indian and Malay descent

"It shows us just how discriminatory our private sector really is. Even as candidates had the same qualifications, education and experience, the ethnicity of a candidate still plays a vital role in the success of a job application," the firm wrote in a press statement sent to SAYS. "If this trend continues, many more will be marginalised simply due to the colour of their skin. Hard-working Indian and Malay students will not get the opportunity they deserve, creating a dangerous future of inequality and social instability."

Just a few months ago, a landlord in Penang refused to rent a room to a man of mixed Chinese and Indian parentage:

                This Chindian Man Was Told He Was Not Chinese Enough To Rent A Room In Penang

"I thought I would qualify by virtue of my IC and name," he said.

Read the full story


Ridhuan Tee Wants "Irresponsible Parties" To Move Abroad

Controversial Lecturer Ridhuan Tee Abdullah Said Malaysians Who Are Not Happy Should Move Abroad

Ridhuan Tee Abdullah.
Image via perkasaonline.com.my

Controversial lecturer Dr Ridhuan Tee Abdullah today said those who were not happy living in Malaysia should pack their bags and head for greener pastures.

        themalaysianinsider.com

"Why Do These Irresponsible Parties Not Move Abroad? Because Malaysia Is Heaven. Why Are They Still Making Insistent Demands? Because They Want A Better Heaven."

In his Sinar Harian column, Ridhuan said this was an easy issue for him – if Malaysia was not a paradise for certain parties, then they should leave.

        yahoo.com

"Why do these irresponsible parties not move abroad? Because Malaysia is heaven. Why are they still making insistent demands? Because they want a better heaven," he said.

        malaysia-chronicle.com

In His Sinar Harian Column, Ridhuan Tee Slammed NGO Leaders For Highlighting Malaysia's Negative Points To US President Barack Obama

Barack Obama in Malaysia.
Image via cmgdigital.com

He also criticised several leaders of non-governmental organisations for exposing Malaysia's negative points to US President Barack Obama. During his recent visit to Kuala Lumpur, Obama had held an hour-long meeting with 10 community groups who had raised human rights issue and political accusations made against opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

        themalaysianinsider.com

Former Bersih 2.0 chairperson Datuk S. Ambiga had said issues raised with Obama included racial and religious polarisation, political divisions in Putrajaya, free elections and media restrictions.

        themalaysianinsider.com

"Malaysia Is Essentially A Good Country, But Certain Quarters Are Responsible For Criticising The Country's System."

"Malaysia is essentially a good country, but certain quarters are responsible for criticising the country's system," he said.

        malaysia-chronicle.com

The National Defence University Malaysia lecturer said these non-Islamic NGOs had avidly questioned Obama about the US. "Their questions and views did not even take the country they are residing in into consideration, how easy it is for them to make a living in Malaysia," Ridhuan said.

        malaysia-chronicle.com

He Continued To Claim That Malaysia Is Losing The Characteristics Of An Islamic Country Due To The Increase Of Temples And Churches

A temple and a mosque on the same street in Malacca.
Image via rickmann-uk.com

Ridhuan also claimed that Malaysia did not have the characteristics of an Islamic country due to the increase in the number of temples and churches.

        yahoo.com

"Not Only Have The Number Of Non-Muslim Places Of Worship Exceeded The Number Of Mosques And Surau, But Bahasa Malaysia Has Also Lost Its Essence."

"Not only have the number of non-Muslim places of worship exceeded the number of mosques and surau, but Bahasa Malaysia has also lost its essence. Places of worship in Malaysia will soon make the country look more like a non-Muslim country with the increasing number of churches, kuil and temples," he wrote in his column

        yahoo.com

Ridhuan said the institutions of higher learning in Malaysia no longer practised Bahasa Malaysia as the national language, but placed priority on English and Chinese.

        themalaysianinsider.com

Ridhuan Tee Continued To Defend MARA For Asking Non-Muslim Scholarship Applicants Questions About Islam During The Interview Process

Two non-Muslim students were allegedly asked questions about the Islamic faith as part of a scholarship interview in Sarawak.
Image via themalaymailonline.com

Last week, deputy Mara director for Sarawak Mariam Mokhtar told The Malaysian Insider that an officer from the Kuala Lumpur headquarters was under investigation after he had allegedly quizzed non-Muslim Bumiputera scholarship applicants about Islam during the interviews.

        yahoo.com

He also defended Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) for questioning non-Muslim scholarship applicants about Islam. "What was done is not wrong, especially as the 'Allah' issue is being fiercely debated by various quarters," Ridhuan said

        malaysia-chronicle.com

"Where Is The Harm If The Interview Includes The Subject Of Islam? If The Applicant Can Answer, It Is Considered A Credit. If Cannot Answer, No Problem."

"Where is the harm if the interview includes the subject of Islam? If the applicant can answer, it is considered a credit. If cannot answer, no problem." Ridhuan said if an applicant was unable to answer questions about Islam, it did not mean that he would be sidelined or rejected.

        themalaysianinsider.com

"I am not saying what the interviewer did was right, but the quarters which have raised the issue and criticised Mara are too much. "Sometimes in an interview, we are also asked to compare religions. The Muslim students have never made a fuss."

        yahoo.com


Could This Be The Best Travel App For Last-Minute Malaysians?

Are you a last-minute person? Do you live life on the edge or love spontaneous trips? Hooper, a startup tech company has developed an app that fulfils those needs

Image via wordpress.com

Travel site Hopper launched the Flight Tonight app "to help runaways, outlaws and impulse travelers find the best last-minute flight deals from their city."

        mashable.com

Developed by Boston-based travel tech start-up, Hopper, the on-demand app hopes to capitalize on the 'Uberization' of travel, getting people to their destinations faster and with real-time booking.

        smartertravel.com

The app, Flight Tonight allows users to first set their home airport before selecting their destinations

Image via tnooz.com

After downloading the app, users can set their home airport and will then see a list of the best prices to a variety of destinations.

        mashable.com

In order to help runaways, outlaws, and impulse travelers find the best last-minute flight deals from their city, Hopper is releasing the Flight Tonight app for ios 7 devices. The app monitors airfares found for last-minute round-trips departing that day

        hopper.com

Thanks to its unique search algorithm, the app scours the Internet for the cheapest last minute flight deals within the next two to 24 hours

Image via mzstatic.com

And for good reason: The best airfare prices are usually found more than three weeks before a flight departs. But travelers who have some flexibility could take advantage of falling prices the day of departure.

        mashable.com

Flight Tonight helps travelers search for the cheapest round-trip flights departing from the US or overseas within the next 2 to 24 hours.

        tnooz.com

Given the rarity of this situation, Flight Tonight has developed a monitoring system for airfares exclusively for round-trips departing the same day users search.

        smartertravel.com

The app searches for flights departing in a 2 to 24 hour window and sorts by price. Users can then book through a variety of online booking sites (Orbitz, Travelocity, Expedia), a feature which sets Flight Tonight apart from competitor app Next Flight.

        smartertravel.com

Although it is always advisable to book your flights early, sometimes you just really need to have a getaway

Even though the app looks for deals, the prices are unlikely to be better than those available far ahead of departure. But, as Hopper highlights, sometimes you just really, really need to get away.

        mashable.com

The app is currently available for iOS 7 users only with support for other devices to come shortly

Image via slimg.com

Flight Tonight is currently available for iOS 7 only.

        mashable.com


Jersi World Cup Nigeria Kini 'Sold Out', Orang Mula Jual Balik Tiga Kali Ganda Lebih Mahal

Jersi negara Nigeria edisi Piala Dunia 2018 keluaran Nike ini memecah rekod apabila habis dijual seawal hanya 30 minit selepas pelancaran

Image via static6.com

Ia tidak terhenti di situ. Jersi ini juga telah merekodkan jualan pra-tempah tertinggi dalam sejarah Nike iaitu sebanyak 3 juta unit.Ia sekali gus menjadikannya sebagai ikon fesyen dan sebagai jersi paling diminati oleh peminat bola sepak dunia masa kini. Melihatkan dari sudut design, jersi ini sememangnya tampak garang, rare, dan unik di mata orang ramai.

Walaupun telah habis dijual, peminat masih boleh mendapatkannya secara online, terutamanya menerusi eBay

Image via wp.com

Malangnya, harga yang ditawarkan di eBay adalah tiga kali ganda lebih mahal berbanding harga asal.Memandangkan permintaan untuk jersi ini terlalu tinggi dan telah menjadi salah satu collector's item, ramai yang mengambil kesempatan untuk menjual balik pada harga yang tidak masuk akal.

Bagi yang berminat, bersedialah untuk mengeluarkan wang berjumlah $154.35 (RM613.40) untuk sehelai jersi ini

Antara yang paling murah dijual di eBay.
Image via eBay

Dan harga itu tidak termasuk shipping cost ke Malaysia.Tapi kalau mampu, apa salahnya. ;)Klik sini untuk beli.

Stylo habis!

Image via washingtonpost.com

LIKE Facebook dan follow Twitter SAYS SEISMIK dan temui segala cerita mesti kongsi sekarang!


“Support Lokal” - Tak Kedekut & Gunakan Bahan Premium, Homebaker Ini Tawar Aneka Dessert

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

Diusahakan oleh dua beradik, Crumbleats merupakan homebaker yang amat mementingkan kualiti produknya

Image via @crumbleats (Instagram)

Langsung tak kedekut, mereka turut menggunakan bahan premium bagi memastikan produk yang dijual sedap dan worth it.Sesuai juga dijadikan sebagai hadiah ataupun buah tangan kerana packagingnya yang estetik berserta handwritten note.Jika anda berada di sekitar Klang Valley, cubalah dessert daripada Crumbleats yang kami kongsikan ini. Pasti tak menyesal!

Antara menu signature Crumbleats adalah Pavlova, Banoffee Pie dan Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake

Image via @crumbleats (Instagram)

Image via @crumbleats (Instagram)

Image via @crumbleats (Instagram)

Image via @crumbleats (Instagram)

Anda boleh dapatkan setiap produk yang dijual dalam pelbagai saiz dengan harga yang sangat berpatutan. Dengan ingredients berkualiti tinggi dan tak kedekut, dekat mana lagi anda boleh dapatkan dessert seperti ini dengan harga yang murah? Hanya di Crumbleats!

Bukan itu sahaja, homebaker ini juga sedia menerima custom order daripada pelanggan

Image via @crumbleats (Instagram)

Image via @crumbleats (Instagram)

Image via @crumbleats (Instagram)

Image via @crumbleats (Instagram)

Image via @crumbleats (Instagram)

Image via @crumbleats (Instagram)

Anda inginkan kek yang lain daripada yang lain tetapi tidak dijual di mana-mana? Jangan risau, Crumbleats kan ada! Cakap sahaja kek apa yang anda inginkan, homebaker ini akan cuba realisasikan kek impian anda. Ferrero Rocher? Victoria Sandwich? Toblerone Cake? Tak ada hal lah!

Penghantaran ke rumah turut disediakan dengan caj tertentu atau anda boleh sahaja self pick-up di Bandar Sri Damansara

Bukan itu sahaja, anda juga boleh membuat surprise delivery kepada insan tersayang.Order sentiasa dibuka dan boleh dibuat secara online melalui Instagram. Tunggu apa lagi? Jom order sekarang!

Kalian wajib cuba Banoffee Pie mereka. Sekali cuba pasti nak lagi!

via GIPHY

Like Facebook, follow Twitter dan Instagram SAYS Seismik serta temui segala cerita 'mesti kongsi' sekarang!

Image via SAYS Seismik

Image via Raya Havoc 2022


Here Are 10 Kitties That Prove We Are Living In A Cat's World

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for our latest stories and breaking news.

Any cat owner or cat lover can vouch for the fact that we don't own cats, they own us.
They're difficult to understand but this tough (and painful) love makes cats so irresistible!

Image via GIPHY

Here are 10 times cats have proven that they are indeed gods:

1. This Lion King enactment that deserves a standing ovation

Image via @mariahgarrett_ (TikTok)

Image via @mariahgarrett_ (TikTok)

Cats can be really dramatic sometimes!Watch the full TikTok clip here:

  @mariahgarrett_ Paid actors  original sound - mariah

2. These kitties made this mother hen into their own cosy pillow

Image via @goran.surchi (TikTok)

These confused kitties thought the hen is their mother and refused to budge from under her. The hen did not seem to mind though! Watch the video here:

  @goran.surchi   الصوت الأصلي - goran.a_88

3. A Playboy kitty had to be put on a glucose drip because he was exhausted from his "wild night"

Image via Mail Online

Image via Mail Online

A pet hotel CCTV caught the Russian Blue mating with five female cats in one night. Talk about tangkap basah!

4. A well-mannered Oyen waiting for its turn at a vaccination centre in Singapore

Image via @ohohwaihong (Twitter)

Image via @ohohwaihong (Twitter)

Unfortunately, the good kitty was carried out of the centre. Maybe not this time, Oyen!

5. Rapid KL's resident cat pretending to give a press con

Image via Rapid KL (Facebook)

Image via Rapid KL (Facebook)

This feline showed Prasarana Group's chief human capital officer Tomin Salikan who's the real boss.

6. This cat was clearly trying to hint to its owner that it wanted an indoor pool

Image via @zul_taylor12 (TikTok)

These kitties left the tap on and flooded the house twice. What a cat-astrophe!Check out their antics here:

  @zul_taylor12 won't forget this  #russianbluecat  original sound - Zultaylor - Zultaylor

7. A tourist kitty taking the late night Rapid KL bus

Image via Rapid KL (Facebook)

Image via Rapid KL (Facebook)

Oyen apparently wanted to get off at KLCC but the bus driver did not entertain its request.Watch the full video here:

8. This kleptomaniac cat kept stealing its neighbour's slippers

Image via @amyramrn (Twitter)

The Oyen only stole one side of the slippers. The owners finally realised who the culprit was once they checked their CCTV to catch the thief in action.

9. Cat had enough of his wife's clumsiness and his face shows it all

Image via Suphakchan Pantana (Facebook)

Image via Suphakchan Pantana (Facebook)

The black cat's face screams, "I'm so done with you!" every time the grey cat splashes the milk.

10. Hero cat saves an elderly man and becomes the police chief for a day in Japan

Image via NHK

Image via NHK

Image via NHK

The cat, Koko-chan, had alerted passers-by when the elderly man fell into a ditch.

Cats are the best — and they know it!

Image via GIPHY


Fenomena 'Bubble Tea' Buat Ramai Orang Berteka-Teki. Halal Atau Tidak? Ini Ulasan Jakim

Sebut sahaja 'Bubble Tea', hampir setiap orang telah mencubanya. Bukan satu kedai, kini pelbagai kedai telah menjual air yang menjadi kegilaan ramai ini.

Image via Sevenpie

Pelbagai jenis kedai minuman kini turut menjual air Bubble Tea tersebut termasuklah Starbucks dan Family Mart yang baru sahaja mengeluarkannya. Setiap hari, hampir setiap masa, kedai-kedai yang menjual air ini akan dipenuhi dengan orang ramai yang beratur untuk membelinya.Sedap sangat ke? Kami sudah cuba, untuk mereka yang tidak sukakan minuman manis dan tidak sukakan sesuatu yang bersusu dan berlemak, mungkin air ini tidak sesuai untuk anda.

Di bawah merupakan senarai kedai minuman yang menjual air 'Bubble Tea' ini:

Image via Giphy

			1. The Koi2. Xing Fu Tang3. Tiger Sugar4. The Alley5. Daboba6. Gongcha7. Chatime8. One Zo9. Tealive10. Starbucks11. Family Mart

Baru-baru ini, seorang pengguna Facebook, Siti Mariam telah mempersoalkan mengenai status halal minuman ini bagi pelanggan Islam yang dijual di Xing Fu Tang & The Alley

Baca perkongsian penuh di bawah:

Untuk pengetahuan anda, The Alley masih dalam proses untuk mendapatkan sijil halal dari JAKIM. Manakala, Xing Fu Tang masih tidak memiliki sijil halal. Sebuah kenyataan ringkas telah dikeluarkan oleh pihak Xing Fu Tang iaitu pengakuan bahawa produk mereka adalah halal dari Taiwan dan bebas kandungan khinzir.

Kenyataan Xing Fu Tang.
Image via Bubble Tea Malaysia

The Alley juga turut mengeluarkan kenyataan yang hampir sama melalui Instagram Story. Menurut MStar, The Alley mengeluarkan kenyataan bahawa semua produk mereka adalah menggunakan bahan-bahan semulajadi dan tiada kandungan bahan bukan tenusu atau alkohol.

Kenyataan The Alley.
Image via Facebook

"Kami masih dalam proses untuk mendaftarkan pensijilan HALAL dengan pihak JAKIM," - The Alley

The Alley
Image via Facebook

Pihak MStar turut menghubungi JAKIM bagi mengesahkan perkara tersebut. Sumber JAKIM turut memberitahu bahawa premis makanan dan minuman Xing Fu Tang dan The Alley masih belum memiliki sijil halal Malaysia setelah mereka melakukan semakan.JAKIM juga menjelaskan, "Bahagian ini menegaskan bahawa premis makanan yang menggunakan bahan mentah atau ramuan yang telah dipersijilkan halal tidaklah bermaksud ia boleh memperihalkan premis makanan tersebut sebagai telah dipersijilkan halal. Melainkan hendaklah diperakukan halal oleh JAKIM atau Jabatan Agama Islam Negeri (Jain) selaku pihak yang berautoriti dalam Pensijilan Halal Malaysia."

Xing Fu Tang.
Image via Khaleeda Khairil

Selain itu, pengguna hendaklah tahu cara-cara untuk memeriksa 3 ciri utama Sijil Pengesahan Halal Malaysia bagi mendapatkan kepastian lebih terperinci

Image via Google

Apakah ciri-ciri yang dimaksudkan?Ianya adalah dengan mempamerkan logo Halal Malaysia di hadapan atau pintu masuk premis berkenaan. Sijil pengesahan Halal Malaysia tersebut juga perlulah yang asal dan masih sah tempoh untuk membolehkannya disemak melalui direktori Halal Malaysia. Buat premis yang tidak memiliki Sijil Pengesahan ini, premis tersebut tidak akan dipaparkan. Manakala premis yang telah mendapatkan sijil pengesahan ini, premis tersebut seharusnya memiliki ciri-ciri yang disebut di atas.

Namun, pembeli juga dinasihatkan supaya berhati-hati dengan penggunaan sijil HALAL yang palsu dan tidak diiktiraf oleh JAKIM

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
Image via Travel360

Antara cara lain untuk mengelirukan pelanggan, JAKIM juga turut memberitahu bahawa ada premis yang memperdaya pengguna dengan perbuatan mempamerkan salinan sijil halal bahan ramuan atau pembekal. Selain itu, mengubah suai dan turut mempamerkan salinan sijil halal premis lain dan meletakkan hiasan ayat Al-Quran untuk memperlihatkan ciri-ciri Islam.Oleh itu, pembeli di luar sana harus lebih teliti mengenai hal ini. Jangan mudah terpedaya dengan taktik atau penipuan seperti yang dijelaskan.Jika anda mempunyai sebarang aduan mengenai isu penyalahgunaan ini, boleh terus hantarkan aduan anda ke [email protected] atau boleh terus ke Facebook Bahagian Hab Halal Jakim

Konklusinya, jika anda mempunyai perasaan ragu-ragu tentang status HALAL kesemua produk minuman 'Bubble Tea' ini dinasihatkan supaya tidak membelinya sebelum mereka mendapatkan sijil yang sebenar

Image via Giphy

LIKE Facebook dan follow Twitter SAYS SEISMIK dan temui segala cerita mesti kongsi sekarang!


A 10-Year-Old Boy Saved Up RM5,355 Of His Ang Pow Money To Buy His Mum A Diamond Ring

There is nothing better than a story of familial love to make a day brighter, like this 10-year-old boy in Hubei, China who saved up his ang pow money to buy his mother a diamond ring

Image via See Hua Online/YouTube

According to SoraNews24, the boy had saved up 8,800 yuan (approximately RM5,355) of his Chinese New Year ang pow money in order to do so.He took his mother to a jewellery store earlier this month to try on rings. Thinking it was a harmless joke, the child's mother had played along and tried on a few different rings.

The young boy apparently wanted to buy his mother a ring because he saw all his classmates' mothers wearing one

Image via See Hua Online/YouTube

"He said he wanted to buy a diamond ring after seeing his classmates' mothers all wear diamond rings," a store employee said in a video, according to the Global Times.They eventually settled on a ring that cost 8,100 yuan (approximately RM4,930).

When the boy's mother realised he was serious about buying the ring, she tried to leave the store - which caused him to burst into tears

Image via See Hua Online/YouTube

So she turned to another tactic to make sure the boy saved his money, reported Global Times.The same employee heard in the video said she pointed at a ring that costs 50,700 yuan (approximately RM30,830) and said, "Mum likes this one. You can save more money and buy this one for me later."

Watch the full video of the heartwarming scene here:

×


Singapore Ship Ends 'Cruise To Nowhere' After Passenger Was Suspected To Have COVID-19

Editor's Note: The story has been updated with confirmation that the patient had a false positive COVID-19 result.

A Singapore cruise ship was forced to turn back after an elderly passenger on-board tested false positive for COVID-19 on 9 December

Reuters reported that passengers aboard the Quantum of the Seas were confined to their cabins for more than 16 hours before contact tracing was completed.All passengers went through mandatory COVID-19 testing before they were allowed to leave the terminal.

Image via The Straits Times

The 83-year-old man initially tested positive for COVID-19 when he reported to the ship that he had diarrhoea

He was later tested negative for two subsequent retests.On 10 December, the National Public Health Laboratory conducted a final test with a fresh sample, which came back negative.Singapore's Ministry of Health has since confirmed in a press statement that the man was not infected with the virus.They have also revoked orders to place close contacts of the man under quarantine.

Image via Reuters

All 1,680 guests aboard the cruise ship were already screened for the virus before the cruise began on Monday, 7 December

The ship disembarked all passengers at 7.30pm on 9 December."I am terribly sorry that the cruise ended a day early and ended this way," said the captain in an announcement heard by Reuters."The crew will rest overnight and take polymerase chain reaction tests in the morning."

Image via The Straits Times

The 'cruise-to-nowhere' is organised by Royal Caribbean and is open to Singapore residents only

The cruises take place in Singaporean waters where the ships depart and arrive at the same port.According to The Straits Times, tickets for the trips sold well as they were in rising demand.

Remember to limit your movement and wash your hands often. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:


UMNO And PAS No Longer Support Tun M Because They Refuse To Work With DAP

After fervently supporting Tun Dr Mahathir as the country's leader for months, in an abrupt move, UMNO and PAS have retracted their support for the interim Prime Minister

According to a live report by Malaysiakini, UMNO and PAS said Dr Mahathir wanted a government that is based on individuals - not along party lines.UMNO secretary-general Annuar Musa said the current interim Prime Minister plans to continue working with DAP, something which is against the conditional support UMNO and PAS have given to Dr Mahathir.

(Left) UMNO secretary-general Tan Sri Annuar Musa.
Image via Asyraf Hamzah/Berita Harian

"As such, the support we gave to Dr Mahathir to form a coalition without DAP, we are forced to take it back," said Annuar

Due to the change of circumstances, Annuar told Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah that they want the Parliament to be dissolved.According to him, UMNO and PAS are now demanding for a snap election."We should go back to the polls and let the people decide. The people's mandate should not be neglected," said Annuar, reported The Star.

Image via Bernama via Free Malaysia Today

Previously, former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said Dr Mahathir resigned because the latter refused to work with "corrupt" UMNO

Former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.
Image via Reuters via The Straits Times

"Dr Mahathir clearly stated that he cannot work with UMNO when we worked so hard to reject UMNO succesfully in the 2018 general election," New Straits Times reported Lim as saying yesterday, 24 February.He went on to say that it is the first time in history that a Prime Minister resigned based on the principle of upholding integrity and combatting corruption, reported The Edge Markets."DAP commends Tun's principled position of refusing to work with an UMNO whose leaders are involved in corrupt practices and misrule causing Malaysia to be labelled as a 'global kleptocracy at its worst'."

Earlier this morning, 25 February, Annuar claimed that UMNO has enough support to form a new government:

                "UMNO Has The Numbers To Form A Government" - Annuar Musa Says Ahead Of Meeting With Agong

It is believed that the UMNO coalition will meet the Agong at 11am and 2pm today, 25 February.

Read the full story


Penang Nasi Kandar Restaurant Defends RM100 Sotong Goreng After Viral Criticism

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for our latest stories and breaking news.

Not long after the Langkawi siakap fiasco, another famous restaurant, this time in Penang, has been accused of charging exorbitant prices for their food

"Beware friends, especially those who want to eat nasi kandar in Penang. The price of two pieces of squid can go up to RM100," read a Facebook post that went viral on Tuesday, 23 November.The post shows a receipt totalling RM113 from famed nasi kandar eatery Hameediyah Restaurant — with the item 'fresh sotong goreng' alone costing RM100 — and a photo of the dish.According to New Straits Times, the highly priced squid dish drew much criticism online.

Image via Facebook

However, Hameediyah Restaurant has defended the price and said the customer did not object the amount during payment

According to Malay Mail, restaurant director Muhammad Riyaaz Syed Ibrahim said he was the one who calculated the bill for that order."The customer ordered it for takeaway and when the prices were entered and shown on the register, the customer did not say anything and when I told them the total price, they paid for it without complaining or rejecting," he said.He said the customer could have easily rejected the order if they were unhappy with the price as the order was a takeaway.The director also emphasised that the squid ordered by the customer were the larged sized ones, which cost RM50 each."In the picture, it looked small but in reality, it is larger than the normal squid," he said.New Straits Times also reported Muhammad Riyaaz as saying that they do not force their customers to buy anything and prices of all items sold in the restaurant are clearly on display, with a sotong dish being sold from RM10 to RM150.

Image via Hameediyah Restaurant (Facebook)

The restaurant has also claimed that the actual owner of the receipt was satisfied with the pricing and did not intend for the photo to go viral

Hameediyah Restaurant posted an apology message by the customer on their Facebook page on Tuesday night."I am the owner of the photo of the receipt from Hameediyah Restaurant and I would like to apologise for the confusion that has happened," wrote the customer.The customer said they visited the restaurant at 5pm on Tuesday and ordered two sotong goreng 'Apollo', priced at RM50 each. They said that they saw the cashier keying in the price of the dish and did not object to the price as they had ordered it before on a previous visit."I uploaded it to my Instagram story but did not mention anything about it being expensive," they said."However, an individual took a screenshot of my story and uploaded it onto Facebook, and also tagged 70 others along with the accusing caption.""I would just like to explain here that the price was reasonable as the two pieces of fried squid I took was big, and the price was not expensive as the size was worth it. As such, anyone who misunderstood and claimed that I had said the price was expensive, that is not true at all."

Image via Shahnaz Fazlie Shahrizal/New Straits Times

Nevertheless, the issue has caught the attention of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP)

According to New Straits Times, the ministry has issued Hameediyah Restaurant a notice to explain the cost and sale price of the fried squid dish sold at the premises.KPDNHEP director Mohd Ridzuan Ab Ghapar said the restaurant has been given two working days to respond to the notice."If the operator fails to respond, action can be taken under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2021," he said.Several KPDNHEP officers were also spotted at the nasi kandar restaurant on Wednesday, 24 November, to record the operator's statement regarding the issue.

Earlier this month, a popular seafood restaurant in Langkawi was investigated for charging a customer over RM1,100 for a fish dish:

                KPDNHEP Is Now Investigating The Restaurant That Charged RM1,196.80 For 'Ikan Siakap'

Meanwhile, the owner of the floating restaurant in Langkawi has accused the customer of tarnishing her business reput...

Read the full story

                Langkawi Tourist Shocked To Find His Meal With 'Ikan Siakap' Costs RM1852.50

The restaurant owner has since told her side of the story and revealed that the restaurant had raised the fish for 11...

Read the full story


Myvi Owner Is Confused Why His Car Is Clamped Despite Parking In A Proper Parking Space

Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Telegram for the latest stories and breaking news.The Berjaya Times Square management has reached out to SAYS to provide their side of the story. This story has been updated to reflect their statement.

While videos of people booking parking spaces at shopping malls frequently make us angry, nothing beats the rage one feels when their car is clamped for no reason

A Facebook user recently shared a video of a Myvi being clamped at the Berjaya Times Square shopping mall. The video quickly went viral on the internet, with people trying to figure out why his car was clamped.

In the 41-second video, the Myvi owner first shows that his car was parked in a legit parking space.

"Look, my car is clamped, but it's parked in a numbered space," he said, pointing to parking space number 468.

He received a clamping notice which stated that he should pay a fine of RM100 to have the clamp removed from his vehicle

He then pointed to a Vios parked directly across from his car. The Vios was also perfectly parked in a parking space but was not clamped.

Image via Mia Saripah (Facebook)

"Our car is not blocking any other car here. We can easily go out as well.

"This isn't a reserved parking space either, there's no signage saying that it is. This parking space isn't crossed and there are no cones or anything," he added.

Netizens teamed up in the comments section to develop some plausible theories as to why the car was clamped

"Maybe it's a parking space for motorcycles," commented a Facebook user.

Image via Facebook

Image via Facebook

"Trying to think positively here, maybe they've just bought the clamp and wanted to try it," said another.

Image via Facebook

Another user said, "Maybe the car door wasn't shut properly. My car was clamped in the past for that reason."

Image via Facebook

[UPDATE] Berjaya Times Square Explains Why A Man's Myvi Was Clamped In Recent Viral Video

In a statement shared with SAYS, the mall's management wrote, "As you may have already noticed in the video, the car in question was the only car parked at the back of a Tandem Parking Bay. The car was clamped as the Berjaya Times Square (BTS) Car Park team had no reasonable way of identifying the owners of both cars parked at the Tandem Parking Bay.

"Thus, it was a measure to ensure that the owner of the clamped vehicle would come to the Car Park Management office for assistance. At the time of arrival at the Car Park Management Office and upon confirming the situation, the car was released without any fines imposed as we only intended to act as a deterrence for other car owners."

To avoid confusion, a tandem parking space is a shared parking space for two cars to park one in front of the other.

Watch the full video that puzzled netizens here:

Previously, a man decided to wreck his car instead of paying a RM50 fine to remove a clamp:

                [VIDEO] Man Ignores His Clamped Tyre And Drives Off As If Nothing Happened

Why pay RM50 when you can just wreck your car?

Read the full story


Maybank's Short And Sweet Raya Video Features A Heartfelt Message To Local Businesses

Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Telegram for the latest stories and breaking news.

This Spotlight is sponsored by Maybank.

Breaking away from the usual tearjerker theme, Maybank has dropped a light-hearted Raya video for the year

While festive videos typically depict more heartfelt scenes, humour-laced storylines can convey the spirit of Raya just as well too. Not only are they entertaining, funny short films may even help us recall all the fun and laughter from past Raya celebrations. Just think of all the jolly interactions you've had during the festivities, from your neighbour down the street to the pak cik at the sundry shop. With Maybank's 2023 Raya video, you'll get to see a refreshed direction in how the short film highlights inspiring messages, which are told in a relatable, witty, way.

This year, Maybank is exploring a bolder concept that tackles humour and quirkiness in a manner that is different from anything it has done before

Called Baik Itu Baek, you can watch the festive short film here:

×

The ad depicts local Malaysian business owners going on with their livelihoods as Raya approaches. A person off-camera makes an order, while the people in frame cheekily respond with 'baek,' seamlessly transitioning from one after another.

Image via Maybank (YouTube)

According to Maybank, the Raya short video is anchored on the theme of tulus or sincerity, illustrated through everyday acts that resonate with the community to inspire to do and be good.Aligned with the bank's tagline, Humanising Financial Services, this is portrayed in the video through things like going to the barber, car wash, and more to support local businesses.

Image via Maybank (YouTube)

There are more layers to the video — Maybank says that when used together in a sentence, Baik itu Baek represents the outcome of doing something good and sincere

Ultimately, the film aims to bring joy and excitement to Malaysians, whilst injecting the key message of tulus or sincerity, and the part it plays in our lives.

Image via Maybank (YouTube)

Selamat Hari Raya from Maybank! <3

Read more #lifestyle stories on SAYS:

                9 Different Types Of Therapy Available In Malaysia For Children With Autism

For many people on the spectrum, therapy can help with the development of skills, improve quality of life, and help i...

Read the full story

                This Art Contest Is Giving Away Scholarships & Cash Prizes To Creative Young Malaysians

Registration and participation is free!

Read the full story

                Malaysian Guys Share Their Favourite Barbershops In Klang Valley To Get A Fresh Cut

Different options for different hair types!

Read the full story

                Couple Shares How They Managed To Buy RM3.98 Million Condo At Age 26 Without Parents' Help

The hardest part for them was paying the 25% downpayment for the house.

Read the full story

Got some cool brand news to share?

Image via SAYS

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