Find The Fox The Next Time You're Out And Be Rewarded With Free Apple Cider

This Spotlight is sponsored by Apple Fox Cider.

Here's some good news if you're an apple cider fan: keep a careful lookout the next time you're out and you could score yourself some free Apple Fox Cider!

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Throughout this month, Apple Fox Cider has set up challenges and foxy promos that will make you want to grab a Fox for sure

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From now until 15 April 2018, loads of 'foxes' have invaded various locations all over the country to inject some unconventional witty fun into your day. All you have to do is Find the Fox, and you'll be rewarded with delicious and refreshing Apple Fox Cider!

Here are some clues on how you can Find the Fox:

1. Look for the sneaky hidden 'foxes' while you're shopping for groceries

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The next time you're having a cider, don't throw out the empty bottle or can. Bring it along with you to your nearest supermarket or hypermarket and look for the 'foxes' in hiding. Once you find one, trade in your empty cider bottle or can for a fresh, new can of Apple Fox Cider. It's like having a never-ending supply of Apple Fox Cider!Click here for the full list of all participating supermarkets and hypermarkets.

2. Take up the '#WHATTHEFOX Is In The BOX' challenge with your friends

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'Foxes' will be roaming around selected pubs and bars, with a mysterious challenge in their hands. Give it a try if you dare! Plunge your hand into the unknown depths of the mystery box and figure out what the item inside is. If you guess correctly, you'll win yourself free Apple Fox Cider. Get your friends to try it too!

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Don't worry if you're too chicken though, you can still enjoy the Buy 3 Free 1 promo for Apple Fox Cider while you watch others feel things up. ;)Find out where you can catch the roaming 'foxes' here.

Don't miss out on this chance to Find the Fox and enjoy the fresh, crisp, and seriously satisfying taste of Apple Fox Cider

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Apple Fox Cider is made from the best, freshest apples from orchards all over the world. These apples are plucked and crushed to make Apple Fox, for a naturally crisp texture and intense flavour that makes the best tasting cider.Created using the best-kept secrets of New Zealand Cider Makers, Apple Fox Cider is a refreshing, crisp alcoholic beverage with the natural taste of apples. It's the perfect drink for those who crave for a little spontaneous adventure, those who are open to challenging the norm and an easy-to-drink cider experience.Enjoy Apple Fox Responsibly.

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This Damn Huge Chicken Is Freaking Out The Internet

If you're afraid of birds, you might want to stop scrolling, because NOTHING can prepare you for this behemoth that's about to roll out from his coop like the final boss in a video game

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"Big Bird is it?"No, it's not Big Bird.

This mutant-like chicken has gone viral on social media and it's ginormous

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The clip first appeared on Twitter and went viral, with over 30,000 retweets.

As expected, netizens suspected fowl play (not sorry) and spent a big part of their weekend being scared of him or debating whether it's real or fake

THIS IS NOT A CHICKEN. THIS A FULL GROWN, 42-YEAR-OLD MAN IN A CHICKEN SUIT. HE HAS A 401K AND A TIME SHARE IN THE POCONOS. I REBUKE THIS. https://t.co/EB8Buo1n9v— R. Eric Thomas (@oureric) March 19, 2017

I'm gonna need someone to say that giant chicken video is fake, thanks— Emily white (@Emilywhite_c) March 20, 2017

good morning to everyone except the giant chicken.— Rosaleen (@olenskae) March 20, 2017

As much as you want to be in denial of this huge feathered dinosaur, it's not fake and many of them are happily roaming the Earth scaring every living human being in sight.

The rooster in question is a breed of chicken known as the “Brahma”

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These big birds were developed in the US from large fowls that were imported from China back in the 1840s.According to the American Livestock Conservancy, such creatures generally weigh around 12 pounds (5kg), but have been known to reach 18 pounds (8kg).

The big chicken apparently belongs to a guy named Fitim Sejfijaj, who posted the video to a Kosovo-based Facebook group called Shepeztaria Dekorative, which translates to "decorative poultry"

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We also found out that the bird's name is "Merakli". He's pretty popular in the group, for obvious reasons.

You're cool, Merakli. But we hope we'll never see you in real life.

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Merakli should've starred in this viral song:

                This 'Chicken Attack' Song Is The New 'PPAP'

"Go, chicken goooooo."

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These Must Be The Most Incredible Ais Batu Campur Creations You'll Ever Find In Malaysia!

1. Restoran Pondok Pantai @ Tanjung Aru Beach, Sabah

Having recently gone viral for their gravity-defying ABC Gunung Kinabalu, you will definitely more than a few friends to come with before you order one of Restoran Pondok Pantai's humungous ABCs. With toppings ranging from ice cream cones and cookies to ice lollies and fruit kebabs, we don't even know where to start eating!Address: Restoran Pondok Pantai @ Tanjung Aru Beach, Jalan Aru, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

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2. Pantai Merdeka Food Court @ Sungai Petani, Kedah

Many flock to Pantai Merdeka Food Court for its huge ais kacang bowls topped with ice cream cones and biscuits. There are a few stalls offering XL-sized ABC bowls, with Kak Cik's ABC Gunung Jerai (RM5 each) being the most popular. Address: Pantai Merdeka Food Court, 00800 Sungai Petani, Kedah Darul Aman.

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3. Bukit Merah Laketown Clubhouse @ Bukit Merah, Perak

Dig into tall heaps of brightly-coloured ABC Gunung after a swim at a nearby pool or as you bask in the sun. If that's too much for you to take on, opt for the heart-shaped ABC Talam Qaseh (one for lovebirds!) or the smaller ABC Talam Bukit. Address: Bukit Merah Laketown Clubhouse, Bukit Merah Laketown Resort (Jalan Bukit Merah Taiping), 34400 Simpang Empat, Perak.Opening Hours: 10.00am to 6.00pm daily.

ABC Gunung.
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ABC Gunung.
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ABC Talam Bukit.
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4. ABC Kelapa Lelehhh... @ Kampar, Perak

Situated along the side of the road in front of Masjid An-Nur, cool down under this brick-and-mortar hut with a bowl of ais batu campur and coconut flesh topped off with scoops of ice cream, biscuits, chocolate syrup, and peanuts.Address: Jalan Kampung Batu Berangkai-Kuala Dipang, Kampar, Perak (in front of Masjid An-Nur). Contact Details: Call or send a message to 013-5319086 if you have any enquiries.

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5. Pantai Pancur Hitam @ Labuan

Coconuts are one of the most refreshing things to have on a super hot day. Nestled among several stalls along the beach, this stall in Pantai Pancur Hitam offers a huge ice ball served in a coconut husk, topped off with ice cream and various sweet toppings! Address: Pantai Pancur Hitam, 87000 Labuan (one of the stalls right next to the beach).

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6. Azmie Wawa ABC @ Johor Bahru, Johor

Ais kacang stalls are a dime a dozen, but locals and tourists alike continue to flock to Azmie Wawa ABC for their brand of ice kacang. Maybe it has something to do with the generous amount of chocolate sauce slathered over the icy concoction...Address: Medan Selera Kampung Melayu Majidee, Jalan Tebrau Lama, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor. TIP: Look for the stall with the longest queue. ;)Opening Hours: 12.00pm to 11.00pm daily.

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7. Cendol MAMI @ Kuching, Sarawak

Expect to find more than your conventional cendol at Cendol MAMI. Priced between RM3 to RM5, you can opt to have your cendol with durian, pulut, corn, lychees, cincau, and many other toppings available. Check out the menu here.Address: Nombor 19, Batu 2 1/2 Jalang Matang, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak.Opening Hours: 11.30am to 6.30pm daily. Facebook

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[VIDS/PICS] Strong Tornado Destroys 10 Houses In Kedah

In Malaysia, sighting a tornado is a pretty uncommon phenomenon. Naturally so, on 14 October, many Malaysians were left shocked as videos and photos were shared online showing a tornado hitting parts of Kedah.

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In the 4pm incident, at least 15 houses in Pendang and Kuala Kedah were reportedly damaged by a twister, which also blew the roof off a school at Kampung Alor Besar in Pendang and damaged its computer lab, according to Berita Harian.

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A spokesman at the Pendang district police confirmed the incident, but there was no casualty reported. “The extent of the damage from the cyclone has yet to be ascertained,” he said when contacted.

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While strong winds caused the roofs of village houses to blow away, no injuries were reported. The impact of wind was so strong that  several trees were uprooted with lamp-posts and electricity cables also coming crashing down.

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A vilager, Mohd Hafiz Abu Bakar, 31, said he was working on his padi field when he saw the cyclone heading towards his house before he rushed home to save his wife, Noor Rusila Aziz, 24, and their two children, Mohamad Irfan, two, and Nur Aisyah Dayana, four months.

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“When I arrived home, I saw the roof sheets and wooden walls flew off. I’m just grateful that my wife and children are safe,” he told Bernama. Mohd Hafiz said 90 per cent of his double-storey half-wooden half-brick house, including furniture and electrical appliances, were damaged in the incident.

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Meanwhile, Noor Rusila said she was in the bedroom with her children when she heard the sound of a loud rushing wind. “I didn’t dare to leave the house. I was so afraid, so I just stayed in the room with the children and surrendered to Mother Nature,” she said. Mohd Hafiz and his family are currently taking shelter at his parents’ house.

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Norzizan Jaafar, Alor Besar Village Security and Development Committee chairman, said the incident, which only lasted 20 minutes, had also forced the villagers running helter-skelter to escape the cyclone

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“This is the first time a cyclone ever hit the district. Sekolah Kebangsaan Alor Besar was badly damaged. Many houses were also severely damaged with roof sheets flown away, while several other houses were affected by fallen trees,” he said.

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Pendang Civil Defence Department Assistant Civil Defence Officer Norashikin Ahmad Zawawi said,"So far, the roofing of 8 village houses were identified damaged by the freak strom,"

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"About 40 residents of the village were affected by the storm. Presently they are temporarily evacuated to close relatives' houses. During the incident, the sky was covered with dark cloud and no rain but wind was very strong".

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Watch tornado in Pendang, Kedah

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WeChat Pay Is Coming To Malaysia Next Year. Here's What You Need To Know

Alipay will see its biggest competitor entering the Malaysian market next year

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Reuters reported that Tencent, the company behind instant messaging app WeChat, has obtained an e-payment license for WeChat Pay to operate in Malaysia.This follows Tencent’s announcement in July this year that it applied for a licence in Malaysia.

Users in Malaysia will be able to link their local bank accounts to WeChat Pay and pay for goods and services in ringgit

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At the time of announcing the application for the license, Grace Yin, director of WeChat Pay explained that the choice of Malaysia as the first overseas market stemming from the fact that "Malaysia has a large Chinese community".Tencent didn't reveal a clear timeline as to when the service will be launched next year.

Malaysia will be the first country out of China to get the service

Tencent's senior VP S.Y. Lau.
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Tencent's senior VP S.Y. Lau told Reuters that Tencent had chosen Malaysia because there are 20 million WeChat users and the local market is more welcoming towards Internet products from China.Lau added that the company is "not in a hurry" to speed up the expansion process as there's still much to be done in China.Hong Kong is currently the only location outside mainland China where WeChat Pay and Alipay offer the local payment service - for local transactions denominated in Hong Kong dollars.

But it won't be an easy task for Tencent as Alibaba's Alipay, a similar e-wallet service that allows cashless transactions, has made its foray into Malaysia in June this year

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Alipay has partnered with Maybank, CIMB, Genting, and Public Bank to introduce cashless payment via the e-wallet. According to local tech news site SoyaCincau, Alipay is currently available for tourists visiting from China only.We reckon WeChat Pay will have a smoother roll-out process than its competitor as the service will be integrated into the WeChat messaging app. With 20 million users under its belt, the service will gain traction in no time.

The potential launch of WeChat Pay comes after news of Tencent surpassing Facebook in market value

Tencent CEO Ma Huateng.
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Tencent has surpassed Facebook in terms of market value just a day after it became the first Asian technology firm to reach the USD500 billion valuation mark, CNN reported.

Do you think WeChat Pay will be well received by Malaysians? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

Speaking of e-payment, Sarawak will be the first state in Malaysia to have its own cashless system:

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"Mula-Mula Ingat Panau Biasa" - Lelaki Ini Dedah Kisah Di Sebalik Terkena Masalah Vitiligo

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Setiap daripada kita pasti mempunyai sesuatu kelemahan dan kadangkala boleh menyebabkan kurang keyakinan diri

Tambahan pula jika ia melibatkan masalah fizikal seperti muka dan badan. Bukan semua orang mampu melawan kekurangan diri dan berani berhadapan dengan stigma masyarakat.Tetapi, berbeza pula dengan seorang lelaki ini yang mencuri tumpuan ramai di TikTok apabila dia bertindak untuk kongsikan masalah pada wajahnya yang dipanggil sebagai Vitiligo atau dalam Bahasa Melayu kita sebut sopak.Lihat video penuh tersebut di bawah:

  @wanhakimwh Reply to @aziecaramellovanilla  liku liku kehidupan  ##vitiligo ##vitiligo_boy ##vitiligocheck ##vitiligolove ##tiktokmalaysia ##fyp ##foryourpage  Yours (feat. LeeHi, CHANGMO) - Raiden & CHANYEOL

Bermula dari tompok kecil di dagu, kini merebak hampir di seluruh muka

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @wanhakimwh, dia dengan beraninya mendedahkan keadaan kulit mukanya yang bersopak."Umur saya sekarang 22 tahun, saya kena daripada umur 19 tahun. Mula-mula saya perasan dia ada small white spots di dagu. Kita ingatkan panau sebab I pernah je kena panau masa kecik-kecik""Sekali tiba-tiba merebak dekat sini, bukan merebak besar terus tapi dots, sikit-sikit dia attack. Dah start risau, so I pergi dermatologist. Then diorang confirm that I ada Vitiligo," katanya.

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Video itu tular sehingga mencecah hampir sejuta tontonan, 60.1K tanda suka dan 868 perkongsian di TikTok

Hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen pula mendapati rata-rata warganet turut kagum dengan Wan Hakim yang dilihat mesra dan tidak takut untuk menjawab soalan-soalan di TikToknya.Malah, ramai yang memujinya tetap kelihatan tampan walaupun mempunyai masalah Vitiligo serta suka akan confidence levelnya.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Respect dengan dia, walaupun ada kekurangan tapi tetap confident bercakap depan camera :)

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"So Good!" - YouTuber Dari UK Akui Burger Ramly Malaysia Ini Paling Sedap Di Dunia

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Burger Ramly Malaysia memang terkenal sebagai makanan tempatan yang digemari oleh warga asing dan pelancong apabila berkunjung ke negara kita

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Terdapat banyak kedai burger Ramly di tepi jalan membuatkan pelanggan senang untuk mencari ketika sedang lapar.Malah, restoran Ramly Burger sudah semakin dikenali pelancong dan menjadi setaraf dengan restoran antarabangsa yang lain.Pada September tahun lalu, personaliti TV Amerika George Motz menjadi viral selepas berkongsi resepi burger Ramly yang lazat di saluran YouTube First We Feast.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

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Pertama kali cuba burger Ramly, tak sangka sedap sangat dan itu merupakan burger terbaik dia pernah makan

Menerusi video di YouTube yang berdurasi 13 minit itu, Eli pergi ke Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock selepas mendengar Burger Abang Booboo menyajikan burger Ramly terbaik di Kuala Lumpur.Dia juga bertanya kepada pemilik gerai sudah berapa lama dia menjalankan gerai itu, dan tukang masak itu menjawab bahawa dia telah menjual burger di lokasi tersebut sejak tahun 1990-an lagi.Eli kemudiannya dengan teruja memesan double cheese burger berharga RM10 dan menjamahnya buat kali pertama.

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Apa yang mencuri tumpuan adalah apabila Eli sangat kagum dengan rasa burger itu sehingga dia juga mengesyorkannya kepada orang yang lalu lalang

Dia sempat menerangkan rasa burger Ramly kepada penontonnya, mengatakan bahawa ia mempunyai roti daging lembu yang juicy, sos manis, dan dua roti panggang yang sempurna."You've got to get on this man, so good. So, so good," katanya.

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Korang selalu order burger apa kalau datang Ramly burger? Min paling favourite burger daging dan benjo!

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

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Google Photos Will Be Ending Its Free Unlimited Storage. What Does This Mean For Users?

Citing "growing demand for storage", Google has announced an update to its Google Photos storage policy, ending its free unlimited storage feature

In Google's blog post, all new uploads of photos and videos will take up your existing 15GB cloud storage, effective 1 June 2021.However, any photos or videos you've uploaded in high quality before 1 June 2021 are exempted from your account storage limit.

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As of now, you can upload your photos and videos in both original and high quality sizes

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Media uploaded in original quality will retain the same resolution as you took them and count towards your Google Account storage.Photos and videos uploaded in high quality are compressed to save space. Photos will be resized to 16 megapixels while videos will be resized to high-definition 1080p.

So what can you do after the feature is gone?

1. You will have to manage the rest of your space efficiently

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This includes deleting old photos you have backed up or moving them out of your account.Take note that any files that you have sent to the Bin will be permanently deleted after 60 days.

2. Consider other alternatives to store your photos and videos

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There are other cloud storage options you can choose from such as Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, MEGA, and iCloud. You will have to do some research to find out what is best for you.You can also buy physical storage devices like hard drives and memory cards as the prices have dropped over time.

3. Subscribe to Google One's monthly or yearly plans to increase your quota

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If you have money and decided you want more storage, here are the current prices for the monthly subscription plans:- 100GB (RM8.49 per month)- 200GB (RM11.99 per month)- 2TB (RM42.99 per month)Annual plans can save you up to 17% if you are able to afford it:- 100GB (RM84.99 per year)- 200GB (RM119.99 per year)- 2TB (RM429.99 per year)

Last month, Google introduced a feature where you can hum at your phone to search a song:

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Finally.

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Tell Us About An Amazing Woman In Your Life & Help Raise Funds For Other Women In Malaysia

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If there's one thing that cannot be denied, it's that women are AWESOME

Whether you're a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, or grandmother, every woman deserves to be lifted up because you deserve ALL. THE. APPRECIATION.

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In the spirit of International Women's Day, AIA Malaysia wants to help uplift Malaysian women by donating to the Women Of Will foundation

For every post you upload on Instagram and tag AIA Malaysia, they'll donate RM10 to the charitable foundation!

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Women Of Will is a non-governmental organisation that aims to transform the lives of disadvantaged women in Malaysia by equipping them with the skills and knowledge to develop sustainable businesses

According to their website, disadvantaged women are classified as single mothers, widows, abandoned or abused women, and women with incapacitated husbands living in poverty and uncertainty.

Through this programme, these women will learn to be financially independent, so that they can care for both themselves and their families.

Wanna know how you can make a change and support this cause?

Here's what you gotta do:

1. Post a photo of an amazing woman in your life and tell us why you think she's special.2. Tag @AIAMalaysia and hashtag #AIAMalaysia and #AIAStrongerTogether. Don't forget to tag three of your friends, and get them to support the cause too!3. AIA will donate RM10 to the Women Of Will foundation for every submission received from 8 March to 26 March 2021.

Take a look at some of these heart-warming posts:

1. Carey Ng dedicated this post to her grandma and her mother who taught her how to be resilient

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2. National squash queen Nicol David nominated her mother who encouraged her to always be a good person

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3. Ho Ming Han, popularly known as successful YouTuber DMingThing, appreciates his wife's sacrifices in helping to build a home for their family

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Show some love to the women in your life today, and support this amazing cause!

Click here to find out more about Women of Will, and here to find out more about AIA Malaysia.


Tak Nak Jadi 'Manusia Paling Rugi', Elak Lakukan 5 Perkara Ini Di Bulan Ramadan

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Sebagai seorang umat Islam, setiap amalan yang dilakukan dapat memberi manfaat di dalam diri kita

Tambahan lagi bila tiba bulan puasa, tentunya setiap amalan kebaikan yang kita lakukan Insya-Allah akan menjadi berlipat kali ganda. Jadi, pada bulan inilah ramai orang berebut-rebut mahu melakukan amal ibadah.Tetapi, adalah sangat rugi jika kita tidak mengambil kesempatan dengan melakukan pelbagai kebaikan dan sunnah pada bulan mulia ini kerana kita tidak tahu bila lagi kita akan berjumpa dengan Ramadan.Jadi, jika anda tidak mahu tergolong dalam kalangan manusia paling rugi, elakkan daripada melakukan perkara-perkara ini di bulan ramadan:

1. Tidak bangun sahur

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Sahur merupakan waktu yang sangat penting untuk orang yang berpuasa. Hal ini kerana waktu sahur dapat memberikan keberkatan kepada kita di pagi hari. Selain itu, orang yang bangun pada waktu sahur dan meminta keampunan Allah maka dosa mereka akan diampuni.Firman Allah dalam surah Al-Imran ayat 17: (Dan juga) orang-orang yang sabar (dalam menjunjung perintah Allah), dan orang-orang-orang yang benar (perkataan dan hatinya), dan orang-orang yang sentiasa taat (akan perintah Allah), dan orang-orang yang membelanjakan hartanya (pada jalan Allah), dan orang-orang-orang yang beristighfar (memohon ampun) pada waktu sahur.

2. Menunggu waktu berbuka tanpa berdoa

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Antara waktu yang paling mujarab untuk berdoa adalah semasa menunggu waktu berbuka puasa. Namun, tidak ramai dalam kalangan kita mengamalkannya kerana terlalu fokus melihat hidangan yang berada di depan mata.Rasulullah SAW bersabda: Sungguh orang yang berpuasa mempunyai doa yang dikabulkan dan tidak akan ditolak tatkala berbuka puasa (HR Ibn Majah 1743).

3. Tidur sepanjang hari

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Perbuatan tidur itu tidaklah membatalkan puasa, namun para ulama berkata orang yang banyak menghabiskan waktunya dengan tidur sepanjang hari merupakan orang yang paling rugi. Sudah pasti mereka adalah orang yang paling rugi kerana mementingkan tidur daripada melakukan amal ibadah.Rasulullah SAW bersabda: Berapa banyak orang yang berpuasa tidak mendapatkan pahala puasanya selain lapar dahaga dan berapa banyak orang yang solat malam tidak mendapatkan pahala solat malamnya selain hanya sekadar bangun malam.

4. Tidak membaca Al-Quran

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Pada bulan ini, Al-Quran diturunkan sebagai panduan bagi semua umat Islam. Membaca Al-Quran pada bulan Ramadan tidak sama dengan membacanya pada bulan lain kerana hukum membaca Al-Quran bukan wajib, tetapi sunat. Namun, apabila dibaca pada bulan Ramadan, ganjarannya ibarat melakukan amalan wajib pada bulan lain. Sangat rugi jika seseorang tidak meluangkan waktunya untuk membaca Al-Quran pada bulan Ramadan.Firman Allah SWT yang bermaksud: "Bulan Ramadan yang padanya diturunkan al-Quran, menjadi petunjuk bagi sekalian manusia dan menjadi keterangan yang menjelaskan petunjuk itu dan membezakan antara yang benar dengan yang salah." (Surah al-Baqarah, ayat 185)

5. Tidak bersedekah

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Bulan Ramadan tidak dapat dipisahkan dengan amalan bersedekah. Namun, ada sesetengah orang tidak mengambil endah tentang perkara ini. Ia sepatutnya perlu dilaksanakan dengan sebaik mungkin kerana pada bulan yang mulia ini Allah SWT menjanjikan bagi tiap-tiap amal soleh itu akan digandakan pahalanya sehingga 700 kali ganda.Allah SWT berfirman: "Ambillah zakat daripada sebahagian harta mereka, dengan zakat itu kamu membersihkan dan mensucikan mereka dan berdoalah untuk mereka. Sesungguhnya doa kamu itu (menjadi) ketenteraman jiwa bagi mereka. Dan Allah Maha Mendengar lagi Maha Mengetahui." (Surah At-Taubah, ayat 103)

Setahun sekali je kita dapat sambut bulan mulia ni. Rebutlah pahala banyak-banyak okay! ;)

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MAMEE-Double Decker And Sunway Named Among The Best Managed Companies In Malaysia

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Deloitte Private recently introduced the inaugural Malaysia's Best Managed Companies awards programme, naming four local companies as winners

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The Malaysia Best Managed Companies awards programme recognises top privately-owned local companies with annual revenues exceeding USD25 million (RM104 million) for their organisational excellence, as well as contributions in their respective industries and the economy.The programme is part of Deloitte's global Best Managed Companies awards, one of the most significant business awards of its kind.First established in 1993, it serves as a way for companies to benchmark themselves against the best private companies in the world.

MAMEE-Double Decker and Sunway Berhad were named among the winners of this prestigious award, joining 1,000 companies who have achieved this mark of business excellence globally

Yee Wing Peng, chief executive officer of Deloitte Malaysia
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"The Best Managed Companies awards provide an opportunity to celebrate these outstanding local household brands, who demonstrated the importance of strong leadership, innovation, and agility," said Yee Wing Peng, chief executive officer of Deloitte Malaysia.

Companies that were eligible for this award had to undergo a rigorous and independent evaluation process

These companies were assessed based on the quality of management in areas like strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, as well as governance and financials.

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According to Pierre Pang, group executive director of MAMEE-Double Decker, the key to the company's success is their 4Is – Integrity, Intensity, Involvement, and Innovation. "We are truly honoured to be recognised as one of Malaysia's Best Managed Companies. This win is only possible with the continued support of our greatest asset - the Monstar team," he said.

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For Sunway Group, group chief executive officer of digital and strategic investments Evan Cheah attributed the win to the group's commitment and sustainability-driven strategies."The award is a testament to its resilience as well as ability to respond, reinvent, and recover from the unprecedented challenges," Cheah added.

Besides these two companies, MR.DIY Group and BIG Pharmacy Healthcare were also selected as recipients of this award

Learn more about the Malaysia's Best Managed Companies award programme on Deloitte's website.

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"Teringin Nak Makan Brownies?"- Cuba Resepi Dalam Cawan Guna Microwave Ini

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Brownies merupakan manisan coklat berasal dari Amerika Syarikat dan ia sudah menjadi kegemaran masyarakat tempatan

Rasanya yang penuh dengan coklat, lembut dan cair di dalam mulut buat ramai orang addicted. Makan sekali pasti nak lagi!Namun, nak membuat brownies ini agak leceh kerena memerlukan ketuhar untuk membakarnya dan ia juga mengambil masa yang lama.Oleh itu, kami kongsikan satu resepi mudah di mana anda boleh membuat brownies di dalam cawan dengan menggunakan microwave sahaja. Jom ikuti perkongsian resepi oleh @bangman30 ini.

Bahan-bahan:

Tepung gandumSerbuk kokoGula pasirGaramSerbuk penaikEsen vanilaButterSusu segarChocolate chip

Cara penyediaan:

			1. Pertama sekali, sediakan satu cawan yang sesuai digunakan dalam microwave. Kemudian, letakkan tiga sudu tepung gandum dan dua sudu serbuk koko. Kalau tak ada serbuk koko, anda boleh gantikan dengan serbuk Milo.

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			2. Lalu masukkan pula dua sudu gula pasir, secubit garam dan juga 1/4 sudu serbuk penaik ke dalam cawan yang sama.

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			3. Kemudian, gaul semua bahan kering yang dimasukkan ke dalam cawan tadi hingga sebati.

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			4. Langkah seterusnya, letakkan setengah sudu esen vanila dan tiga sudu butter yang sudah dicairkan ke dalam cawan yang sama.

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			5. Selepas itu, tuangkan susu segar sebanyak 1/4 cawan tersebut. Kemudian, kacau semua bahan hingga sebati.

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			6. Seterusnya, masukkan sedikit chocolate chip dan gaul sehingga mendapat tekstur yang tidak terlalu pekat dan tidak terlalu cair. Just nice!

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			7. Anda juga boleh letakkan topping mengikut cita rasa anda. Kalau tak mahu topping pun masih sedap.

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			8. Masukkan cawan tadi ke dalam microwave dan panaskan selama 1 minit. Sekejap je.

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			9. Dah siap! Anda sudah boleh nikmati brownies dalam cawan yang dibuat tadi. Rasanya memang sedap!

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[PHOTOS] 10 Surprising Facts You May Not Have Heard About Apple

1. Apple's iPad Retina Display is actually manufactured by Samsung

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Conspiracy Keanu has something to say..
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2. Smoking near Apple computers voids the warranty

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3. Apple has over 80,000 employees around the globe

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4. Apple Headquarter's employees earn an average of US$125,000 a year

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5. Apple sold an average of 340,000 iPhones per day in 2012

Yeah no kidding!
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6. Apple earns around US$300,000 per minute

Man..That's alot!
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7. Apple's co-founder sold all his shares for $800. Today, the shares would have been worth US$35 Billion!

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8. Everything you say to Siri is sent to Apple, analyzed and stored

Apple must have been doing the evil laugh ever since Siri was introduced.
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9. Apple has more operating cash than the US Treasury

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Tak Lupa Tanggungjawab Mengundi Walaupun Di Hari Perkahwinan, Pengantin Ini Dipuji Ramai

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Seperti ramai tahu, Malaysia baru saja membuat Pilihan Raya Umum Ke-15 (PRU-15)

Ramai yang telah melaksanakan tanggungjawab mereka dengan pulang ke kampung halaman masing-masing.Sudah tentu ini adalah satu perkara yang bagus kerana ia menunjukkan tanggungjawab anda untuk keluar pergi mengundi.Sama seperti video yang tular di TikTok ini apabila seorang wanita pergi mengundi dengan berpakaian baju pengantin telah mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @manis_si_hitam_manis89 syabassaluran anak muda...ttp dtg mengundi di hari bersejarah diri sendiri....bila rakyat diberi mandat...#rajasehari #pengantinviral2022 #pengantinviral #pengantinundi #mandatrakyat #skkd #skkotadalam #ayerhitamjohor #batupahat  original sound  - KroNoLoC

Tetap tunai tanggungjawab di hari bahagia

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan raja sehari itu berada di pusat pengundian untuk membuang undi.Meskipun ia memakai baju pengantin, namun tanggungjawabnya sebagai seorang rakyat Malaysia telah membuatkan dia kelihatan unik di tempat berkenaan.Situasi itu membuatkan si perakam kagum melihat semangat anak muda itu dan memujinya. Dia kemudian dilihat berjalan bersama suaminya selepas selesai membuang undi.

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"Comeynya depa, tahniah semoga kekal ke jannah" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memuji pasangan pengantin tersebut.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 1.4M views, 165.7K likes dan 1,299 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Man Cuts Open An LV Bag With Scissors At KLCC Store Because He Was "Looked Down On"

A man recently tried to prove a point by cutting open a Louis Vuitton (LV) bag at KLCC because the staff were "looking down on him"

Facebook user Ismail Ariffin posted a video of the incident on Monday, 25 February, which has since gone viral with over 2,000 shares.According to the post, Ismail and his friend Zainal Abidin were treated like "dogs" at the luxury store.

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Wearing a pair of shorts and a polo T-shirt, Zainal claimed that the staff had assumed that they were poor

In the video, Zainal was also seen carrying a Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Monogramouflauge duffle bag, which reportedly costs USD7,230 (RM30,000)."We Malays are looked down on in our own land... I came to put a name tag. He (staff) said cannot cause he's worried the bag will get spoiled and I will be angry. I said just put it, what's your problem," Zainal wrote in the comments of the post. "Then the Chinese manager looked at my face like I'm a poverty-stricken Malay. I said you can't treat me and my friends like monkeys."

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Outraged, Zainal asked for a pair of scissors and began cutting the bag open in front of the staff

"They were thinking [that] I'm a first-time LV buyer. So I cut this in front of you [staff] so, you can see. Those who won't even treat their customer like they treat me, do you understand?" Zainal was heard telling the worker as he cut the bag.In a separate comment, Zainal wrote that, "They think their LV bags are greater than our dignity.""Malays in Malaysia shouldn't be looked down on. And don't treat Malays like dogs," he added.

Since then, netizens have expressed mixed reactions towards the man's retaliation

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"Well done brother. They should treat customers equally," wrote one Facebook user, while others relayed their own similar experiences at luxury stores.However, other netizens didn't agree with the man's behaviour. One person wrote: "Teach them you have class by behaving with no class!? LOL."

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You can watch a video of the incident below:

“Hangpa nak tau apa yang sedang aku perhatikan?? Sebenaqnya aku tak sedaq pun, yang aku ni sedang di layani macam @#%@!!, tapi Sahabat aku ni tiba tiba ‘stand up’, last last aku sedaq, memang champions lah Sahabat aku ni, bila dia kata ‘ni bab maruah Pat!!’ Aku tak suka orang layan kita macam pelaq! Kita baik dengan depa, depa tetap jugak dok ukoq kita kot luaq!!!” woOW!!Posted by Ismail Ariffin Lepat on Monday, February 25, 2019

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People On The Internet Can't Decide What Colour These Shoes Are. Can You?

As if 2015's viral sensation of "the dress" didn't break enough relations, it appears a pair of Vans shoe and the debate around them will break more relations in 2017

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Over the week, a lot of people took to social media arguing each other over the colour of a pair of Vans sneakers

'The dress' situation all over again! I see mint green and grey. What colour do you see? #lbloggers pic.twitter.com/cfxV2wq7aa— Chloe (@_chloehx_) October 11, 2017

Ok. The shoe was most definitely grey/teal... and then I stared at it for a minute trying to convince myself otherwise... now its pink/white— Tom Giles (@TomGilesNBCS) October 12, 2017

rt if u see pink and whitefav if u see grey and green mint pic.twitter.com/nS0k557wSp— give ksoo a (@solornbalbum) October 13, 2017

you can literally go on the vans website and find this exact shoe  a teal & gray vans doesnt exist pic.twitter.com/loprfcNGBK— Apparently Obi-Wan? (@TheLEGOCantina) October 11, 2017

Oh ffs. I started seeing mint & grey and now I see pink & white and now I'm stressed and I hate everything and everyone. SCREW YOU TRAINERS! pic.twitter.com/yyO0AzIx5b— Nicola Hume (@Nicola_Hume) October 12, 2017

Apparently, no one seems to agree on the colour of the shoes. Some say that the picture below shows a mint/teal and grey shoe, while others insist it's pink and white.

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The crux of the matter is that the mint/teal and grey Vans don't even exist. People seeing the mint/teal and grey are looking at a picture that was manipulated using flash and darkened to make it look like the Vans are mint/teal & grey.

So how come some people have described that after seeing mint/teal and grey they slowly started seeing the image as ping and white over time?Well, according to Bevil Conway, a neuroscientist at the National Eye Institute in the US, it was because people's brains were trying to separate what they identified as colour cast by the source of light from that reflected by the surface they were looking at."Basically, your visual system is constantly trying to colour-correct the images projected on the retina, to remove the colour contamination introduced by the spectral bias in the light source. The sky is blue, but everything you see under a blue sky isn’t blue."This is because your visual system is pretty darn good at figuring out what part of the light that you’re seeing is caused by the light source, and what part is caused by the surfaces themselves. We only really care about the surfaces – this is the part of the light that tells us about objects. The colour of the light itself is usually pretty meaningless," Bevil was quoted as saying by The Guardian.

The neuroscientist further explained that the manipulated photo had a lot of the turquoise cast over the whole image

"When you first look at it, after having looked at the pink version, your visual system is still adapted to the lighting conditions of the pink version and so you see the turquoise in the other version, and you attribute this to the shoe itself," he said."But after a while, your visual system adapts to the turquoise across the whole of that image and interprets it as part of the light source, eventually discounting it and restoring the shoe to the original pink version (or at least pinker)."

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[LEAKED] What The Nokia Normandy’s Android-Based UI Looks Like

Evidence that Nokia is working on an Android phone is mounting. First, we got a glimpse of the hardware, codenamed Normandy.

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And now, we're getting a first look at the software and operating system that will run on this rumored device

Could this be an Android OS from Nokia?
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Evleaks has posted the above image of Nokia’s custom Android implementation, with three examples of how the smartphone maker has tweaked the UI.

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The images show a series of three design mockups of a what appears to be heavily-modified version Android on a Nokia device, but it's not clear that this operating system is in fact Android

A Skype app can be seen running on one device, and the phone dialer from Viber and a lock screen with a notification center are shown on the other devices.

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The UI appears to be a mix of Asha and Windows Phone elements, with hardware support for dual SIM (a popular feature in Europe, Asia, and South America).

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DidikTV Bantu Meningkatkan Akses Kepada Pendidikan Berkualiti Buat Para Pelajar

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Umum sedia maklum, pandemik Covid-19 yang melanda negara kini telah memberi impak yang besar kepada para pelajar terutamanya dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran

Perdana Menteri, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin hari ini melancarkan saluran khusus TV pendidikan, DidikTV Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) bagi membantu pelajar yang tidak mempunyai akses internet yang mencukupi untuk mengikuti kaedah PdPR pada waktu sukar ini.Selain itu, ianya juga dapat menerapkan nilai murni dan mewujudkan masyarakat bermaklumat. Saluran DIDIK TV KPM ini akan menjadi platform memperkasakan budaya ilmu.

Bersiaran setiap hari dari jam 7 pagi hingga 12 tengah malam

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Untuk pengetahuan ibu bapa dan anak-anak, ini merupakan kali pertama KPM memperkenalkan saluran khusus TV Pendidikan dengan pengisian bermula dari jam 7 pagi hingga 12 tengah malam setiap hari.Ianya juga merupakan usaha berterusan KPM dalam meningkatkan akses kepada pendidikan berkualiti bagi semua murid di seluruh negara. Jadi, ibu bapa bolehlah meluangkan masa untuk menonton DidikTV bersama anak-anak.

Kaedah penyampaian lebih menyeluruh dan berkesan

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Apa yang menarik tentang DidikTV, ia dapat membantu menyelesaikan masalah PdPR terutama buat korang yang tinggal di kawasan pedalaman dan mempunyai masalah kemudahan peranti serta internet.DidikTV juga menyediakan kandungan yang lebih menyeluruh dan mampu membantu guru yang kurang mahir dalam aspek teknologi terkini.

Bermula dari peringkat pra sekolah hingga tingkatan 6

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Bukan itu saja, DidikTV juga akan menyiarkan program-program berteraskan kurikulum dan kokurikulum KPM tau!Antaranya berita mengenai dunia pendidikan dari peringkat pra sekolah hingga tingkatan 6, program bercorak didik hibur (edutainment) serta kandungan yang dihasilkan oleh murid.Selain itu, kandungan pembelajaran sepanjang hayat yang memberi fokus kepada nilai-nilai murni dan pembangunan karakter murid juga akan disiarkan.

Terdiri daripada kalangan guru yang berpengalaman dalam bidang masing-masing

Bagi tenaga pengajar pula, mereka terdiri daripada guru-guru berpengalaman dalam bidang masing-masing supaya kualiti pengajaran yang disampaikan kepada murid adalah pada tahap terbaik.Perdana Menteri, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin berkata, “Saya percaya dan yakin ramai dalam kalangan warga pendidik kita mempunyai kemahiran dan kepakaran menyampaikan kandungan pembelajaran secara kreatif.” Ia sekaligus akan menjadikan standard pengajaran yang sama di seluruh negara.Program ini juga membantu para pelajar terutamanya calon peperiksaan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) yang akan mula menduduki peperiksaan pada minggu hadapan dengan slot ‘Road to Success SPM 2020’.Contohnya seperti video di bawah ini:

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Ikuti PdPR yang lebih efektif sekarang di DidikTV!

Ibu bapa serta anak-anak di rumah tak perlu risau dah okay? Anda boleh terus tonton dan alami PdPR dengan lebih efektif melalui saluran khusus DidikTV di ntv7.Selain itu, jangan lepaskan peluang korang untuk sertai pertandingan Tonton, Rakam & Kongsi!Nak tahu lebih lanjut, anda tengok gambar di bawah ini dan ikut saja langkah penyertaan itu. Selamat mencuba dan selamat belajar semua!

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From January To December: Here's A Look Back At Top Political Stories In Malaysia In 2022

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January:

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Dr M: I Could Have Said Lion Dance Instead Of Chopsticks & It Will Still Be A ProblemFollowing his controversial remark about the Malaysian Chinese "eating with chopsticks" could be seen as a national failure of forming a unified identity, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had on 5 January doubled down on his statement, saying he could have used the lion dance as an example and the angry reaction among Malaysians would still be there.You can read more about it here.Embattled MACC Chief Says He Won't Resign As Only Agong Can Decide His FateOn 11 January, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, who was accused of impropriety for owning a substantial number of shares in a publicly listed company at the time, said he would not resign as only the Agong could decide his fate.Azam's statement did not sit well with many critics and Malaysians alike. But he had strong support from MACC's top leaders to keep his position at the anti-graft agency.  You can read more about it here.[VIDEO] Zuraida Claims Orangutans Are More Likely To Kill Humans Than The Other Way RoundOn 5 January, then plantation industries and commodities minister Zuraida Kamaruddin said the palm oil industry in Malaysia was not harmful to the orangutan population and it's the orangutans who were more likely to kill humans than the other way round.Her statement was widely circulated on the third week of the month, flabbergasting many Malaysians that a minister would make such a statement at a public event.You can read more about it here.Johor Sultan Consents To The Dissolution Of State Assembly To Allow ElectionsOn 22 January, the Sultan of Johor consented for the state assembly to be immediately dissolved to make way for the state election. The Johor state election was held on 12 March, with Barisan Nasional (BN) forming the state government. You can read more about it here.

February:

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Video Shows VIP Escort Trying To Stop Traffic & Resulting In Accident Involving 2 CarsAfter the incident of then prime minister (PM) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's VIP convoy being given priority over an ambulance, a new video surfaced in early February showing a VIP convoy passing through an accident scene that was caused by them.Later in March, Ismail Sabri's VIP convoy stopped an ambulance again in Johor Bahru, Johor. At the time, many Malaysians were calling the government to end the VIP culture in the country.You can read more about it here.Deputy KPWKM Minister Advises Husbands To Use 'Gentle But Firm Touch' To Reprimand WivesOn 11 February, then deputy Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM) minister Datuk Hajah Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff told Malaysian husbands to use a "gentle but firm physical touch" to reprimand their stubborn wives.She also said husbands could sleep in a different room for three days if their wives did not listen to their advice to cover their aurat. Her advice was met with much criticism from then members of parliaments (MPs), such as Maria Chin Abdullah and Nurul Izzah Anwar.You can read more about it here.

March:

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[VIDEO] Johor BN Chief Says Singapore Would Be More Developed If It Was Led By UMNODuring an interview on 9 March, Johor BN chief Datuk Hasni Mohammad said he believes that Singapore would be more developed if UMNO led it. Hasni's comment comes after PAS vice-president Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah said Singapore is more developed because UMNO did not lead the country. Read more about it here.Najib Says People Miss Him As Prime Minister After BN's Landslide Victory In JohorAfter BN won the Johor state election with a landslide margin on 12 March, Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who was yet to be jailed, said Malaysians missed him as PM."Although I have not conducted a survey, I assume this (warm embrace) is because they reminisce about my time as prime minister and my policies," he said during live streaming of the Johor result.You can read more about it here.FBI Agent Testifies In US Court That Najib Received RM3.18 Billion From 1MDB Stolen FundsOn 14 March, a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent testified in a US court that Najib  received USD756 million (about RM3.18 billion) from 1MDB. Other than Najib, Agent Eric Van Dorn also told the jury that fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, stole USD1.42 billion (about RM5.97 billion) of 1MDB funds.The agent made the revelation during a trial against former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng.You can read more about it here.

April:

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Malaysian MPs Score 'A-' For Their Attendance In ParliamentIn early April, data from MyMP revealed that MPs attended 54.5 out of the total 71 days of Dewan Rakyat sittings on average.Pakatan Harapan (PH) MPs scored an above-average attendance of 63.1 days (88.9%), while MPs on the government bench scored an average attendance of 52 days (73.1%).Below are top-brass political leaders with a low attendance rate:1. Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin: 17 days2. Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal: 20 days3. PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang: 21 days4. Then PSB member Datuk Masir Kujat: 26 days5. Pejuang chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad: 26 days6. MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M Saravanan: 27 daysYou can read more about it here.[VIDEO] Rina Harun Slammed Again For Having 'Photo Op' With Child Abuse Victim BellaAfter she was criticised for repeatedly posing for photos in front of the media in 2021, then women, family, and community development minister Datuk Seri Rina Harun was in hot water again on 17 April for turning her visit to child abuse victim Bella into a 'photo op'.A 45-second video that went viral showed that camera lights kept flashing at Bella, and it appeared that she was uncomfortable with a big group of people surrounding her.You can read more about it here.

May:

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Bersatu Rep Wishes Najib 'Happy New Marriage' After Photo Of Him With A Woman Goes ViralOn 18 May, a photo of a woman locking Najib's arm went viral. The photo shows four other individuals who were believed to be the woman's children.Very quickly, many netizens suspected that the people in the photos were Najib's new family. Two days later, Najib refused to comment about the photo when questioned by reporters.You can read more about it here.Adham Baba Admits There Were 'Irregularities' In Procurement When He Was Health MinisterIn late May, Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba admitted that there were 'irregularities' in procurement when he was health minister.According to him, there were many procurement processes that did not go through the usual procedures. There was also confusion while carrying out the procurement matters."We used emergency procurement due to the urgent need for many things to be done quickly. There were some orders that required us to make a deposit payment, which did not go through the usual processes," Adham Baba was reported as saying.You can read more about it here.

June:

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UMNO MPs Supported Anwar To Be PM & 6 More Things Tajuddin Reveals At Tell-All Press ConWhen Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman was removed from the UMNO Supreme Council in June, he held a tell-all press conference to unveil many secrets within the party.He claimed that some UMNO members supported Anwar to become the next PM, while some party members tried to topple Zahid from the party president's post.You can read the full revelations in our listcle here.Najib 'Debuts' As An Actor To Play His Late Father In A Drama Series Set In The 60sIn late June, news emerged that Najib appeared as a cameo in a drama series, titled Tunjang, to play his late father, Malaysia's second prime minister Tun Abdul Razak Hussein."A new experience for me. It's a sweet experience, too, because this is my first time (acting)," he said in a video interview."Not only was I able to portray a different character other than myself, but the message I conveyed was also very meaningful."You can read more about it here.

July:

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Hadi: M'sians Pushing For English Are Still Stuck With Former Colonisers Who Enslaved ThemOn 2 July, PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang said people who use the language of their colonisers have "weak souls" because they do not defend their national language."Those who speak in the language of the former colonisers are the leaders whose countries are called 'developing countries'," he said."This is because of how weak their souls are, even though they have achieved independence and were the loudest to chant 'merdeka' and wave the national flag. Weak are the souls of their people because they do not defend their mother tongue."You can read more about it here.M'sians Appalled By UMNO Leaders Who Joked About Child Marriage & Sex With MinorsAn old video of a state legislative assembly sitting in 2018 resurfaced in July, showing Pahang state executive council (exco) members, Datuk Seri Syed Ibrahim Syed Ahmad and Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin, making jokes about child marriage and sex with minors.Syed Ibrahim was recorded in the Hansard laughing as he said when an 11-year-old girl gets the necessary approval to get married, she prevents herself from having sex outside wedlock and the need to use a "condominium", which is a wordplay of the word 'condom'.When DAP's Ketari assemblyperson Young Syefura Othman said that girls at the tender age of 11 are not fit to get married as they are still "bermain-main" (playing) and watching cartoons, Syed Ibrahim responded by laughing and noting, "Bermain-main tu lah (Yes, that kind of playing)."His response can be seen as if he was downplaying the issue of a child having sex as the word "main" in Bahasa Melayu can mean sexual intercourse as well.You can read more about it here.

August:

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"All We Can Do Now Is Pray" – Kedah MB Tells Baling Flood Victims To Accept Their FateOn 3 August, Kedah Menteri Besar (MB) Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor called on flood victims in a district in his state to accept their fate with an open heart and be grateful for the other blessings granted to them.He made the statement after three people were killed in the state during the floods in July."Besides giving our level best in helping the flood victims to get back to their usual lives, we can only advise them to accept it (the incident) as fate and always be grateful for blessings granted by Allah to them in other sectors," he said as he smirked at the end.You can read more about it here.Government Reveals The Official Reason Why 'Thor: Love and Thunder' Was Banned In MalaysiaOn 10 August, then deputy communications and multimedia minister Zahidi Zainul Abidin confirmed that Thor: Love and Thunder was banned because of LGBT elements."Lately, there was a movie that failed to pass our censorship (board), and that was the latest Thor movie," he said in the Dewan Negara."(It was banned) because it mentioned LGBT but we see right now there are many films with LGBT elements that slip past the censorship."You can read more about it here.Najib To Go To Jail After Federal Court Upholds His Guilty VerdictOn 23 August, the Federal Court dismissed convicted Najib's final appeal to overturn his corruption conviction and 12-year jail sentence linked to a former subsidiary of 1MDB.The Federal Court ruled that it is satisfied with the prime facie case found by the SRC trial judge Datuk Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali.The decision meant that Najib was set to begin serving his 12-year jail term immediately.The court was led by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat. You can learn more about her here.Meanwhile, read about the jailing of Najib here.12 M'sian Politicians Who Have Been Imprisoned Or Detained. Here's A Look Back At HistoryIn light of Najib's jailing, SAYS curated a list of 12 politicians who have been jailed or detained.One of them, Mokhtar Hashim, was involved in a murder and he was sentenced to death. However, he received a royal pardon for the offence.You can read more about it here.

September:

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Rosmah Sentenced To 10 Years In Jail & RM970 Million Fine For BriberyOn the first day of September, the Kuala Lumpur High Court sentenced Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor to 10 years in prison and fined her RM970 million for bribery. The wife of convicted criminal Najib was found guilty on all three counts of graft in her RM1.25 billion solar hybrid graft trial involving 369 rural schools in Sarawak.Rosmah said that they "might as well kill me" when the prosecution objected to the defence's plea to sentence her to only one day in jail.You can read more about it here.Zahid Hamidi Freed Of All Bribery ChargesOn 23 September, the Shah Alam High Court freed UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi of all 40 charges of receiving bribes from a company to extend its foreign visa system (VLN) contract.High Court judge Datuk Yazid Mustafa ruled that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case against the former deputy prime minister, adding that witnesses who testified against Zahid were not credible and that the testimony provided was not trustworthy and could not be relied on.You can read more about it here.Jamal Yunos Slammed For Asking RM600K From Public While His Son Leads A Lavish LifestyleIn late September, UMNO leader Datuk Seri Jamal Yunos was slammed for trying to raise RM600,000 to pay for damages and legal fees while his son is known for flaunting his wealth on Instagram.He failed to defend two separate defamation cases filed by then Opposition MPs Maria Chin in 2016 and Teresa Kok in 2017.This led a group to launch a 'Solidarity Fund to Save Jamal' donation campaign.It aimed to raise RM600,000 for the controversial UMNO man. However, netizens were quick to question the donation drive as his son, Muhammad Amin Danial Jamal, is known for flaunting his father's wealth on Instagram.You can read more about it here.

October:

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Here Are 11 Highlights From #Budget2023 & How They May Benefit YouOn 7 October, then finance minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz revealed the Supply Bill 2023. The budget was filled with many cash handouts, something that critics called a budget for the General Election (GE).With the change of the government following GE15, the budget tabled by Tengku Zafrul will no longer be used. A new budget under PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be tabled in parliament on 24 February 2024.You can read about some of the highlights of the now-defunct budget here.Ismail Sabri Announces Dissolution Of Parliament, Paving The Way For GE15On 10 October, three days after the announcement of the budget, then PM Ismail Sabri announced the dissolution of parliament.Following that, the Election Commission (EC) announced 19 November as the polling day for GE15.You can read more about it here.Zahid Hamidi Warns More BN Politicians Will Face Corruption Charges If Party Loses GE15In the lead-up to GE15, one of the most shocking statements by a politician came from UMNO president Zahid. He said Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition politicians would face a fate far worse than GE14 if BN loses GE15.Zahid then cautioned Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, MIC president Tan Sri Vigneswaran Sanasee, MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong, and Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein to be prepared for the election, suggesting that all of them would be charged in court if BN loses.You can read more about it here.

November:

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Muhyiddin Claims Jews & Christians Are Working Together With PH To "Christianise" MalaysiaPerikatan Nasional's (PN) Muhyiddin Yassin made arguably the most controversial statement during the campaign period of GE15.On 16 November, he accused PH of being an "agent of Jews and Christians" who were out to colonise Malaysia."To me, this is dangerous. Does it mean there will be a 'Christianisation' process? We have heard stories before, haven't we? In Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, there are Malays attending Church on Sundays. They have become Christians," he said during PN's mega ceramah in Parit Jawa, Johor.You can read more about it here.  GE15 Results In Hung ParliamentOn 20 November, a day after polling day, many Malaysians waited until at least 3am in the middle of the night for the GE15 results. No single party or coalition had won enough seats to form the new government.Several prominent politicians who lost in the election included PKR's Nurul Izzah Anwar and UMNO's Khairy Jamaluddin. Read more about it here.It's Official: Anwar Ibrahim Sworn In As 10th PMFive days after the election, Anwar was officially sworn in as the 10th PM on 24 November.The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah consented to Anwar's appointment in accordance with Article 40(2)(a) and Article 43(2)(a) of the Federal Constitution, and he was tasked to form a "unity government" under his leadership.You can read more about it here.

December:

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[PHOTOS] Here Is The Complete List Of The New Cabinet Line-Up Under Anwar IbrahimAfter a week Anwar was appointed as PM, he revealed the Cabinet line-up on 2 December.Some of the highlights of the new Cabinet include Anwar serving as Finance Minister, and Zahid serving as Deputy Prime Minister and Regional Development Minister.You can find out the full Cabinet minister list here and the full Cabinet deputy minister list here.Najib & M'sians Taunt Terengganu MB For Allegedly Holidaying In NZ During Flood SeasonMalaysia's 2022 political sphere ended with the disappearance of Terengganu MB Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar when his state was facing severe floods.An exco member confirmed that Samsuri was in New Zealand. After he returned from his trip, he apologised for his absence when the state needed him the most.You can read more about it here.

Meanwhile, here 12 of the kindest things Malaysians did in 2022:

                Here Are 12 Kindest Things Malaysians Did In 2022 To End Your Year With A Smile

As we navigated post-pandemic struggles this year, these Malaysians did not shy away from lending others a helping hand.

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3 Ways Every Malaysian Can Reduce Plastic Waste When Drinking Bubble Tea

With SS15 becoming a renowned “Bubble Tea Street”, crowds have been leaving mountains of plastic cups in trash bins in the area

Since plastic cups are not biodegradable, most of them end up in oceans and cause severe harm to animals as they mistake the plastic for food.A photo that went viral recently shows the damage left behind by the bubble tea craze, where a construction waste bin was filled with bubble tea cups of all brands.

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Here are three ways we can do our part in cutting down single-use plastic when consuming bubble tea:

Tip 1: Bring your own metal straw

Start by saying no to plastic straws by bringing your own straw.You can purchase your own metal straw on Lazada, Shopee, and other platforms.

         View this post on Instagram           It’s Tuesday blueess guys .. Get yours now to match your mood  RM25 per set(3 type of straws, 1 brush, 1 case) Buy 2 sets FREE POSTAGE!!! Choice of colour- GOLD, ROSEGOLD,RAINBOW,BLUE #savetheearth #saynotoplastic #saynotoplasticstraws #metalstraw #metalstrawmalaysia A post shared by  Azie Azmi (@beautybyazieazmi) on Jun 11, 2019 at 12:52am PDT

In addition to metal straws, you can also get glass, silicone, or rice-based straws!

Tip 2: Opt for strawless lids when available

         View this post on Instagram           Heading into the weekend, feeling peachy  with a Teavana Peach Citrus White Tea Infusion #Regram @leannerenee A post shared by  Starbucks Canada (@starbuckscanada) on Aug 24, 2018 at 6:25am PDT

These lids are commonly found when ordering certain KOI drinks. Hopefully these lids will become more common as the plastic straw ban comes into effect in Selangor.

Tip 3: Bring a reusable cup

It's becoming a trend in Canada for people to bring their own bubble tea cups. Some people even claim to not buy boba if they don't have their cups with them.Unlike a typical reusable cup or tumbler, a reusable bubble tea cup is made to imitate a plastic bubble tea cup - and sometimes in a more fashionable way.

         View this post on Instagram           READYSTOCK   > RM65 including postage (to west) > Specially manufactured for bubble tea drinks, hence the price  > Each set comes with glass jar, customised lid, bubble tea straw & brush cleaner  > Practical to carry around because there is a lid > Cup is 700ml and fits large > What you see is what you get  #reusablebubbleteacupmalaysia #reusablebubbleteacup #reusablebobacupmalaysia #metalstrawmalaysia #metalstrawmy A post shared by   1st Reusable Bubble Tea Cup (@variationkl) on Jun 6, 2019 at 10:27pm PDT

Variation KL is one such store where Malaysians can get a reusable bubble tea cup.Speaking to SAYS, the founders said the idea came about when they visited various bubble tea shops and counted how many plastic cups were used per day. The number was an astonishing 60,000 cups per day!The product comes with a glass cup, a metal lid, a metal straw (big enough to fit the pearls), and a straw cleaner for the price of RM65.

The best part about a bubble tea cup is that it has more than one purpose

People have been bringing their bubble tea cups along with them to order McFlurries and even pack salads.

         View this post on Instagram           McDonald's Oreo McFlurry, zero-waste style. Here's how we ordered:  "Hi, so you know how you use the spoon to make the McFlurry -- I'm trying to avoid plastic, so is it possible for you to just put the ice cream in my cup and then I'll mix it myself?"  To avoid confusion, we wanted our special request to be explained as simply as possible. The cashier listened and asked if it was OK if she only filled our cup less than halfway as our cup is much bigger than the McFlurry cup. Absolutely. She put the soft serve in, and the Oreo bits on top, and gave us our jars back and offered us plastic spoons, which we politely declined and she put the spoons back. It was actually so much fun manually mixing our McFlurries with our metal spoons we brought in our straw bag. Will you try this? Let us know your experience with similar food! #reusablebbtcup  A post shared by  Reusable Bubble Tea Cup (@reusablebbtcup) on May 14, 2019 at 12:08am PDT

         View this post on Instagram           Made a good use of it A post shared by  Alice Ho (@aliceho777) on Mar 19, 2019 at 10:32pm PDT

What can Malaysians and bubble tea shops do to reduce plastic waste? Let us know in the comments section!


Jual Kek RM1, Bekas Jururawat Ini Jana RM1,500 Sehari Selepas Hanya 6 Hari Beroperasi

Zaman ekonomi mendesak masa kini, masing-masing ligat memikirkan jalan keluar agar tidak terhimpit dengan situasi kewangan yang kian membeban

Ramai yang dilihat menyahut seruan #2Kerja yang diperkenalkan oleh Datuk Ahmad Maslan pada 2015, semata-mata bagi menampung kos sara hidup yang saban hari semakin meningkat.

Dlm kita kutuk Ahmad Maslan menyuruh kita buat 2 kerja di M,sia , di UK Diego Costa menyambut baik cadangan tersebut pic.twitter.com/ZAmAiDLr4w— KOTAK SUARA (@Geng_bebel) December 29, 2015

^ Diego Costa turut sama melakukan 2 kerja. Lol.

Selain melakukan #2Kerja, terdapat juga sesetengah individu yang mengambil keputusan untuk menukar profesion sepenuh masa berdasarkan minat

Sebelum ini, kita sudah pun dihidangkan dengan berita sensasi Nasi Lemak Anak Dara yang cukup hangat.

Siti Hajjar Ahmad.
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Pemiliknya, Siti Hajjar Ahmad yang mempunyai kelulusan dalam bidang Kejuruteraan Elektronik tidak mahu meneruskan karier sebagai seorang jurutera. Atas dasar minat, Siti Hajjar membuat keputusan untuk membuka warung Nasi Lemak di tepi jalan dan berniaga sehingga ke hari ini.

Dan kini, nama Kek Sriya pula menjadi sebutan orang ramai. Kek yang dijual dengan harga HANYA RM1 sepotong ini mula viral sejak beberapa hari lalu.

Pemilik Kek Sriya, Nadia Hazwani Harizan.
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Tidak ada pengalaman dan tidak pernah mengambil mana-mana kursus pembuatan kek, Nadia Hazwani Harizan, 26 yang merupakan seorang bekas jururawat telah menjadikan bisnes penjualan kek sebagai karier sepenuh masa.Dengan hanya berpandukan resipi dari media sosial khususnya YouTube, Nadia atau lebih mesra dengan panggilan Yaya Hazwani kini menjual lima jenis kek "berkelas elit" iaitu Indulgence, Chocolate Moist, Red Velvet, Chocolate Snow Cheese dan Orange Cheese Leleh dengan harga hanya RM1 sepotong.

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Yaya Hazwani mula berniaga secara kecil-kecilan sejak tiga tahun lalu selepas beliau berhenti berkhidmat sebagai seorang jururawat. Semuanya dilakukan atas dasar minat yang mendalam terhadap baking.

Pada mulanya, beliau mengakui agak sukar untuk mendapatkan pelanggan apabila meletakkan harga RM5 sepotong

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“Mulanya saya menjual dengan harga RM5 sepotong termasuk perkhidmatan penghantaran ke rumah dan mendapat sambutan, namun lama kelamaan sambutan semakin hambar berikutan ekonomi yang tidak menentu sekarang," kata Yaya.Kemudian, Yaya nekad menurunkan harga sebanyak 80% dan menjual sepotong kek dengan harga RM1 sahaja."Pada mulanya bimbang juga mengalami kerugian namun saya cekalkan hati dengan niat berniaga sambil beramal sambil dibantu suami, Mohd Affandi Mohd Azaha, 30," katanya lagi.

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Strategi ini tampak membuahkan hasil apabila semakin hari semakin ramai orang menyerbu premis perniagaannya di rumah.Dari situlah munculnya nama 'Kek Sriya' - seringgit atau satu riyal dalam loghat Terengganu.Sejak daripada itu, perniagaan Kek Sriya by Dhia's Homemade yang berpangkalan di Kuala Terengganu ini terus menjadi bahan bualan orang ramai dan menjadi viral dalam sekelip mata.

Tanpa disangka-sangka, perniagaan ini mampu menjana pendapatan sebanyak RM1,500 sehari selepas hanya 6 hari beroperasi!

Suami Yaya, Mohd Affandi Mohd Azaha.
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“Hari pertama kami hanya mampu meraih RM192 sehari sebelum jualan kek seriyal (RM1) itu diviralkan di Facebook menyebabkan pelanggan semakin meningkat."Selepas enam hari beroperasi, jualan kami mencapai RM1,500 sehari, sekali gus menyebabkan ahli keluarga termasuk ibu, ayah dan adik-beradik turut sama membantu untuk menyediakan kek untuk dijual,” kata Yaya lagi.

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Menurut laporan Astro Awani, Yaya menjadikan 'jujur dan ikhlas' sebagai resipi utama dalam perniagaan. Lihat video di bawah:

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FT Minister Cancels Ramadan Bazaars This Year. Here's What Will Happen Instead

Annuar Musa has announced the cancellation of Ramadan bazaars for the Federal Territories in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan

Bernam reported the Federal Territories Minister saying that there will be no Ramadan bazaars this year.According to the national news agency, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), Putrajaya Corporation (PPj), and Labuan Corporation (PL) would be returning the payment of licence, deposit, and service charge to hawkers and organisers who were approved earlier."A total of 2,673 hawkers at 66 Ramadan bazaar locations had registered with DBKL, 300 with PPj, and 215 hawkers at three locations with PL," he was quoted as saying today, 8 April.

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While the bazaars stand cancelled, three new approaches are being introduced to help sell food and drinks during Ramadan

They are:Drive-through,Pack and Pick, as well asE-hailing delivery.

Here's how these concepts will work

For the drive-through concept, hawkers would be arranged according to segments and all food will be in packed containers for customers to select, Musa explained during a media conference."There will be four lanes, each with a line of canopies along 20 metres, and enforcement personnel would be on hand to control traffic flow," Bernama reported him as saying.Precinct 2 Boulevard in Putrajaya and the Bukit Jalil National Stadium are among the proposed locations.For the pack and pick concept, people would need to book and pay their food orders online. They would then required to collect the food from the places stipulated by the local authorities.

Musa said that the government will open the registration of hawkers for the three concepts at the approved locations from 13 to 19 April

"Hawkers who have registered for Ramadan bazaars earlier could also register according to conditions and an incentive would also be introduced to encourage them to follow the new concept," he said.

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Meanwhile, the minister also stressed that regardless of whether or not the Movement Control Order (MCO) is lifted on 14 April, any gatherings during Ramadan would not be allowed

"Whether the MCO has been lifted or continued, we think the social distancing guidelines of the Ministry of Health should continue to break the chain of COVID-19 infection," he said."Nonetheless, those who wish to contribute food to the needy, should inform us of the total amount of contribution and the address should be given and we will help them to deliver to the targeted group."

Remember to #JustStayAtHome.
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Sarawak, too, has cancelled the bazaars this year:

                There Will Be No Ramadan And Gawai Bazaars In Sarawak This Year Due To COVID-19

"We can have these bazaars next time when the outbreak is over."

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Parents Sue Indonesian Govt Over Toxic Cough Syrups That Killed Their Children

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A dozen of families are suing Indonesia's government, and several companies involved, for allowing drugs that have killed or damaged their children's kidneys across the nation

The country has experienced a spike in cases of acute kidney injury since August this year, with at least 199 people, mostly consisting of children, prompting an investigation and a ban on the sale of particular liquid medicines.According to New Straits Times, the class action lawsuit alleged that the health ministry, the country's food and drug agency, and seven companies distributed syrups that included excessive amounts of two chemicals used in industrial products such as antifreeze.

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A legal representative of the victims' families, Awan Puryadi, initiated an action against the government's failure in prohibiting the sale of dangerous drugs

"No one has claimed responsibility. The family is very disappointed with the current situation," Puryadi said about the lawsuit, which was filed on 18 November."We demand the drug suppliers, pharmacies, the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM), and the health ministry  to take responsibility."The lawyer reported that the families are seeking compensation of around IDR2 billion (RM569,743) for every person killed and around IDR1 billion (RM284,871) for every person injured.He added that two of the families named in the case are pursuing legal action on behalf of a total of 12 families, as there could be more joining in the future.

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Police have initiated an investigation into at least three companies whose licences to manufacture syrup medicine are being temporarily revoked

Meanwhile, in West Africa, Gambia recorded 70 child deaths suspected to be caused by imported syrup medicines in October.The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that it has also discovered an "unacceptable amount" of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol in four Indian-made cough syrups recently and warned the public that consuming these medications could lead to death.


Anonymous Vs. ISIS: How Effective Are Cyber Attacks Against Terrorist Threats?

Following the series of coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris on 13 November, hacktivist group Anonymous has announced an all-out cyberwar against the Islamic State (IS), commonly known as ISIS

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IS, also referred to as ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) or ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant), had claimed responsibility for the attacks that killed 129 civilians and wounded close to 450 people.In retaliation, Prime Minister Manuel Valls confirmed on 16 November that French authorities have conducted more than 150 raids and completed a bombing campaign against suspected IS camps in Syria.

In a YouTube video released on 14 November, a masked self-identified member of the group declared war against IS, saying that they are preparing to launch their "biggest operation" against the extremist militant group

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"These attacks cannot remain unpunished," the man said, speaking in French."We are going to launch the biggest operation ever against you. Expect many cyberattacks. War has been declared. Get ready. We don't forgive and we don't forget," he added, without giving details of what the attacks would involve.

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Made up of an unknown number of loosely-connected individuals, Anonymous is an international network of activist computer hackers who have claimed responsibility for numerous cyberattacks against governments as well as corporate and religious websites for more than a decade

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Having gained notoriety in 2008 following its cyberattack on the Church of Scientology, Anonymous has been known to level its ire against those it perceives to be ethically and morally corrupt.   Some of the group's most famous targets include the white supremacist group Ku Klux Klan, the Westboro Baptist Church (known for its hate speech against the LGBT community, Jews, and liberal politicians), the Vatican, and even the CIA.   Anonymous' targets also include governments, such as Tunisia in 2011, in response to reports of censorship during the Arab Spring uprisings. Last year, the group was reported to have launched attacks that on the city of Ferguson, Missouri after the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, taking down e-mail servers and the phone system.

This is not the first time Anonymous has declared war against ISIS.
Following the Charlie Hebdo attacks in January, the hacker group waged an online vigilante campaign that attacked extremist donation websites and forced the shutdown of more than 25,000 Twitter profiles suspected to have belonged to ISIS supporters

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The group says it has identified more than 39,000 suspected ISIS profiles and reported them to Twitter. It claims to have had more than 25,000 of these accounts suspended, while nearly 14,000 more on the targeted list remain active, according to a list posted to a site calling itself Lucky Troll Club.

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Now, how effective can a virtual declaration of war be in taking down a militant group that is active? According to cyberwarfare expert David Gewirtz, cyberattacks may not be able to "take terrorists off the field", but it can cause a huge disruption in the terrorists' operations.

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"Cyberattacks can have a tremendous impact," cyberwarfare expert David Gewirtz told CBS News. "Of course, they can't be used to arrest people or take terrorists off the field, but they can certainly be used to compromise structural components of terrorist operations. More to the point, they can go after both the money that terrorists have and their funding sources. Damaging the money flow can certainly have an impact on the terrorists' operations."

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Anonymous' cyberwarfare would most likely involve taking over and/or outright hacking of ISIS-affiliated websites and social media platforms, as these are the militant group's main recruitment channels

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There are a variety of ways that hackers can take over social media accounts, from social engineering (calling Twitter/Facebook/etc. and pretending to be the account's owner) to side doors (using password retrieval of separate, connected accounts to access social media accounts).

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Anonymous’ official Twitter area for Operation Paris has already reported that “more than 3,824 Twitter accounts pro-ISIS are now down,” a number that has been steadily climbing.

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Besides social media takeovers, one of the hacker collective's possible modus operandi would be shutting down websites affiliated with its targets using a form of attack called "distributed denial of service" (DDoS)

A "DDoS" attack is a way of flooding a computer system with far more requests for information than it can handle, thus shutting it down altogether. Hackers, employing massive quantities of "virtual" machines — programs acting as full-on computers — request data en masse from a network. When that network is overrun with requests, it shuts down, making it unusable for everyone.Anonymous has successfully used this method in the past for shutting down the computer networks of companies or organizations it deems fit for attack, from The Church of Scientology to the municipal computer system of Ferguson, Missouri (in the wake of the shooting death of Michael Brown).

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Seeing as ISIS' operations primarily rely on donations from their supporters, shutting down their propaganda and donation site in the Dark Web would greatly cripple their major financial sources and hence, their operations

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Mostly, ISIS relies on small donations from supporters, after they’ve been indoctrinated. The Anonymous campaign can be effective in this area in two ways. First, by repeatedly shutting down huge numbers of donation sites, Anonymous will make it far harder for people who want to donate to do so. Second, by shutting down propaganda sites, it can reduce the number of people who feel the desire to donate. Anonymous shutdowns will make it far harder to get those messages out and for anyone who does see such messages to respond.If Anonymous can keep ahead of ISIS in shutting down propaganda, recruitment and fundraising sites and feeds of all kinds, its cyberwar - in conjunction with standard military attacks - can work.

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Another possible course of action would be for Anonymous to outright access ISIS' private networks in retrieving battle plans, operative names, and other vital info that could assist in military action, as well as to release personal information about members of ISIS

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There's no doubt that world governments are already attempting this themselves, though a hacking collective with a bone to pick may apply methods that are outside of what world governments (and international laws) consider respectable behavior. This is the kind of information-based warfare that hacking collectives specialize in, which has ripple effects beyond the act itself.

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Discernible effects from Anonymous' campaign against ISIS remains to be seen, although the militant group is reported to have taken precautions against possible cyber attacks from the "idiots"

A Telegram channel that’s believed to be affiliated with ISIS hackers sent out a message to its followers instructing them how to prevent getting hacked by Anonymous.“The #Anonymous hackers threatened in new video release that they will carry out a major hack operation on the Islamic state (idiots),” the statement read in part.The message goes on to provide “instructions” on how to avoid potential hacks: Don’t open any links unless sure of the source. Change Internet Protocol addresses “constantly.” And “do not talk to people [you] don’t know on Telegram” or through Twitter direct messaging.The message was then forwarded around to various other ISIS-affiliated Telegram channels.

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EgyptAir Flight 804 From Paris To Cairo With 66 People Onboard Goes Missing

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Missing EgyptAir Flight 804 is believed to have crashed

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According to several reports circulating on the western news media sites, the disappeared EgyptAir Flight 804, which was en route from Paris to Cairo, has crashed into the sea off the southern Greek island of Karpathos while in Egyptian airspace.Additionally, Airbus, the manufacturer, said the A320 operated by EgyptAir "was lost", confirming that the missing flight has crashed into the Mediterranean Sea, The Independent reported."Our concerns go to all those affected," a spokesperson said. "In line with ICAO annex 13, Airbus stands-by ready to provide full technical assistance to French Investigation Agency - BEA - and to the Authorities in charge of the investigation."

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While TIME said "security analysts are suggesting" that a terror attack "might have downed the plane", EgyptAir has tweeted saying that it...

..."denies all misleading information published by news websites and social media channels regarding the reasons of the disappearance of EGYPTAIR flight MS804 and the company confirms that the reason of disappearance hasn't been yet confirmed".

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Contrary to previous reports saying there are 69 people onboard the flight , the commercial jet was only carrying 66 people onboard

Relatives of passengers on the vanished EgyptAir flight wait for information.
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    19 May — 04:47 PM

An EgyptAir flight that took off from Paris' Charles De Gaulle Airport for Cairo has disappeared from radar. There were 56 passengers and 10 crew members onboard the Flight MS804, EgyptAir said.

EGYPTAIR A320 was at a height of 37.000ft, and disappeared after entering the Egyptian airspace with 10 miles.— EGYPTAIR (@EGYPTAIR) May 19, 2016

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It disappeared from radar while over the Mediterranean Sea

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While saying the concerned authorities had been notified, and SAR teams were now looking for the plane, EgyptAir added it would issue an update "when more information becomes available"

At the time of writing this, Flight 804 has now been missing for more than three and half hours. It was due to land nearly 2 hours ago.


The Latest Food Trend To Hit Malaysia Might Be Dangerous To Eat

Dragon Breath cookies have become very popular in the pasar malam (night market) and food bazaar circuits recently, with many curious individuals eager to experience the "smoky" biscuits themselves

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The so-called Dragon Breath cookies are infused with liquid nitrogen to make the cookies seem like they are emitting smoke. When you take a bite, the nitrogen-laced biscuit fills your mouth with a dense, vapour-like gas that you can breath out through your nose or mouth... like a dragon.

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However, it seems that nitrogen-laced cookies might pose harmful side effects to those who consume it. Most recently, a teenager from Alor Setar, Kedah suffered blisters on his palm and pain in his throat after eating the cookies.

In a report by New Straits Times, 15-year-old Mohd Aiman Mohd Ridwan said he felt as if boiling water was poured on his palm when he held the cookies. Although he applied ointment on his palm when he got home, he woke up the next day to blisters on his palm, which was also swollen.

Furthermore, he complained of a sting in his mouth after eating the cookies and is still experiencing pain in his throat more than 30 hours after

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His parents and siblings were also said to have felt a slight pain on their tongue after consuming the treat.A report has been lodged with the Consumers' Association of Kedah (CAKE), who revealed that they have received five complaints on the "smoky" cookies so far and referred the cases to the Kedah Health Department for further investigation.

Which begs the question - is liquid nitrogen actually safe for human consumption?

Liquid nitrogen is used for a wide range of things, such as in freezing food products for transportation, coolants for computers, and in medicine for removing unwanted skin and pre-cancerous cells.Liquid nitrogen is also widely used in the culinary world, such as in preparing and instantly freezing food and drinks like ice cream and cocktails, or to create an impressive cloud of vapour when exposed to air.

Using liquid nitrogen in cooking is not harmful as long as safety measures are taken, as the liquefied gas is extremely cold and can cause frostbite or cryogenic burns if not used and handled properly

Liquid nitrogen vapourises when it is exposed to air, creating a dramatic fog.
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The nitrogen - which has a boiling point of -196°C - actually evaporates into a gas before the food items are consumed, so the chemical isn't actually present by the time the food in ingested.

However, it is important to make sure that all of the liquid nitrogen has evaporated before any food or drink prepared with the chemical is consumed

Ingesting even a few drops of liquid nitrogen can cause serious damage to your mouth, oesophagus, and stomach.In a report by BBC, science writer and fellow at the Royal Society of Chemistry John Emsley said, "The liquid also quickly picks up heat, boils and becomes a gas, which could cause damage such as perforations or cause a stomach to burst," he says.

So, do take note of the above when you're trying out the Dragon Breath cookies or any food items prepared with liquid nitrogen!