[NEW UPDATE] Dhamendran's Death: Fourth Cop Surrenders After Six Weeks

Fourth cop surrenders, charged for murder

After six weeks in hiding, the police inspector implicated in the murder of N Dhamendran while in custody, surrendered to the police.

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S Hare Krishnan, the police officer sought in connection with the custodial death of N Dharmendran surrendered at the Bukit Aman police headquarters at 10.30am and was later brought to the Dang Wangi district police headquarters at 11am to have his statement recorded.

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Insp S. Hare Krishnan was charged in a Magistrate's Court on Tuesday for causing the death of N. Dharmendran on May 21 at the Special Investigations office in the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters. The offense under section 302 of the penal code carries the death penalty, if convicted.

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Hare Krishnan only nodded indicating he understood the charge. No plea was recorded.

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"If he knew the people involved, why did he wait two months before coming out to say it? If he is truly innocent, he would have told me immediately after my husband died," the victim's wife shouted.

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Fourth cop says he was set up to protect certain parties

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A suspect in the N. Dhamendran custodial death is protesting his innocence claiming he was dragged into the case to “protect certain parties".

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In a copy of June 1 police report, Hare claimed he had been told to free Dhamendran temporarily on May 21, before learning other officers had allegedly impersonated him and rearrested the suspect. “Officers made the arrest report using my PRS ID without my approval"

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In his police report, Hare Krishnan claimed to have received instruction from his superior officer on May 21 to “release and re-arrest” Darmendran while he was having lunch at a restaurant in Cheras after attending to a case.

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“All the entries of me in the lockup diary are untrue and were done to implicate me and protect certain parties,” the report reads.
The police officer added that he had no part in “beating” Dhamendran but claimed to have knowledge of the guilty party.

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The fourth cop wanted for Dharmendran's death is now on the wanted list

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The officer is identified as Inspector Hare Krishnan a/l K. Subramaniam (pic) from the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters criminal investigation department.
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After a month of public pressure to release details of the police officer wanted in connection with the murder of detainee N. Dharmendran, Kuala Lumpur police today released the suspect's photograph and particulars on their Facebook page.

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According to Senior Asst Comm Datuk Ku Chin Wah, the head of Kuala Lumpur criminal investigation department (CID), an officer named as Inspector Hare Krishnan Subramaniam has been put on administrative leave since June 15 in relation to the killing.

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In a statement released this evening, KL CID chief Datuk Ku Chin Wah urged those with information on the fugitive cop to inform the nearest  police station or SMS the KL police at 32728.

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Khalid said,  "We have given him enough time to come forward. We are done with that now. His picture will be published in our website under the wanted list."

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Zahid Hamidi says not all custody deaths are due to police violence

Zahid Hamidi says not all custody deaths are due to police violence

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Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi hari ini menolak dakwaan mengatakan kebanyakkan kematian dalam tahanan berpunca daripada keganasan polis, sebaliknya menegaskan ia disebabkan oleh penyakit yang dihidapi oleh tahanan.

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"Death which we suspect was caused by police are only two.
“The rest is deaths from other causes. In this matter, perception must change. 196 that died are from diseases. Is this brutality?" he added.

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Menurut Ahmad Zahid, rekod kematian daripada tahun 2000 hingga Mei 2013 adalah sebanyak 231 keseluruhan dan hanya dua kematian yang dicatatkan adalah berpunca daripada pihak polis.

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Inspector charged for Dhamendran's murder is still missing after 2 weeks

The inspector's leave ended two Mondays ago, on June 13, but he did not report in. His handphone went unanswered. His girlfriend told the police she had no clue where he was.

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The inspector from the Kuala Lumpur serious crimes division has not returned from Sarawak, after taking leave to attend the Gawai festival there three weeks ago. Federal CID director Datuk Hadi Ho Abdullah said: "We are trying to trace his whereabouts."

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Police suspect he is still in the country and have launched a manhunt.

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CID director says no cover-up

There is no cover-up in the custodial death of N. Dhamendran, CID director Comm Datuk Hadi Ho Abdullah says.

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Federal police CID director Datuk Hadi Ho Abdullah said claims by Dhamendran's family that Kuala Lumpur police had attempted to cover-up the case in a statement that the suspect had died of breathing difficulties was baseless and taken out of context.

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He said city CID chief Senior Asst Comm Datuk Ku Chin Wah had complied with all procedures in handling the case and did not attempt to hide anything.

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Hadi clarified that what Ku had told reporters in a press conference was based on the initial report lodged by the lock-up police personnel soon after Dhamendran's death.

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He said Ku went on to say that the initial findings was not final and only a post mortem and other forensics protocol will determine the actual cause of death of the 32-year-old detainee before the case is classified accordingly.

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"After the post mortem report was released to police by the Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Ku called me and it was he who told me that the case will have to be classified as murder based on the findings of pathologists.

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Ku also recommended that the case should be investigated by Bukit Aman in all fairness to the family. I agreed with him. Three policemen have been charged for murder. So how can they say he was attempting to cover up the case. " Hadi told theSun.

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Dhamendran's family says KL CID chief covered up the murder

N. Dhamendran’s family lodged a disciplinary complaint today against Kuala Lumpur Criminal Investigation Department (CID) chief SAC Datuk Ku Chin Wah for allegedly covering up the detainee’s death.

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A subsequent government post-mortem, revealed that the 32-year-old former lorry driver was beaten to death while in police custody last month, leading to murder charges against three police officers, with another accused still at large.

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“Kita mahu polis menyiasat mengapa dia menipu dan cuba untuk menutup kes pembunuhan itu,” kata peguam keluarga Dhamendran G. Sivamalar kepada pemberita di ibu pejabat polis Bukit Aman di sini hari ini.

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Beliau menambah Ku tidak sepatutnya bercakap tentang sebab kematian Dhamendran sebelum autopsi selesai.

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Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) to investigate police custody deaths

The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has named the panel members of the task force established to investigate two deaths in police custody.

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The commission had announced the setting up of the task force on June 5 to look into the deaths of both N. Dharmendran and R. James Ramesh who died in May 21 (Kuala Lumpur) and May 26 (Penang), respectively.

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EAIC chairman Datuk Heliliah Mohd Yusof said she would be acting as the supervisor for the task force and the panel comprises of five other commission members and also two independent consultants.

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"The two consultants that will be assisting the task force are former Deputy Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Jamil Johari and former Malaysian Bar Council president Lim Chee Wee," she said during a press conference today.

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Heliliah, a former solicitor-general, said however that the task force's focus will not only be on the "bad points" but also the defensible points in the SOPs.

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She gave an assurance that the task force will look into the issue in a holistic manner and urged the people to have confidence and trust in them.

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Three policemen charged with murder with joint intent

Three police personnel were charged in a magistrate's court in Kuala Lumpur today with the murder of N Dhamendran while he was being held in their custody.

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The three policemen were charged under section 302 of the Penal Code with committing murder with joint intent, together with another who is still at large, by causing the death of Darmendran Narayanasamy.

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Sjn Jaffri Jaafar, 44, Kpl Mohd Nahar Abd Rahman, 45, and Kpl Mohd Haswadi Zamri Shaari, 32 along with another policeman still at large are accused of colluding over the murder of Dhamendran, who was being investigated in a shooting incident.

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The trio, were charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code, for causing Dharmendran’s death, together with another person who is still at large.
The charge carries the death penalty upon conviction.

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When met outside the courtroom, Dhamendran’s widow M. Marry said she was “satisfied”. “I hope other families will not have to experience this like me. I hope it will not happen to others”.

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Policemen involved with Dhamendran's death to be charged today

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The policemen who were involved in the death of N. Dhamendran in the lock-up of the Kuala Lumpur police contingent headquarters will be charged with murder this afternoon.

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“Based on the evidence gathered through the investigation, I have decided to proffer a murder charge under Section 302 of the Penal Code against the police personnel involved,” Abdul Gani was quoted as saying.

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He said the dedicated task force established by the Inspector-General of Police to investigate the matter completed its investigation and submitted the relevant investigation papers to the A-G's Chambers on Monday.

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The statement did not specify the number of cops to be charged or their ranks.

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Four policemen suspended

 File photo of family members and friends mourning at Dharmendran’s funeral in Kuala Lumpur last month. A government hospital autopsy showed Dharmendran had died as the result of multiple beatings he received in a police lock-up. Photo from The Malaysian Insider.
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"Ya, ia sedang dilakukan," katanya bagi mengesahkan bahawa empat pegawai polis akan digantung daripada menjalankan tugas.

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The Home Ministry has ordered the suspension of the four policemen implicated in the death in custody of N. Dhamendran, while a high-powered investigating committee led by the Inspector-General of Police himself is probing the matter.

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Ahmad Zahid said the government viewed this matter seriously, hence the IGP himself and not any other senior police officer was heading the special committee investigating the custodial deaths.

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The four policemen implicated in Dhamendran's death had earlier been re-assigned to desk duties pending the completion of the probe into the case.
However, the move sparked public outrage, with various groups demanding for their immediate suspension

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We are very concerned about the death of detainees in the police lock-ups. There’s no need to organise street protests and such (over the custodial deaths) as my deputy and I will give much attention to this issue,” Zahid Hamidi said.

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Suspected cops put on suspension

The police officers under investigation for allegedly causing the death of N. Dharmendran are to be suspended from active duty, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced today, fully 13 days after the 32-year-old died under their watch in a city lock-up.

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He said his ministry and the police would not compromise on any cases where individuals end up dead while in police detention.

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"It is in the process," he said when asked about demands for the suspension of the officers who were on duty when Dharmendran died on May 21.

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Aljazeera says only 4 out of 150 death in police custody cases have been subjected to coroners inquest

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Between 2000 and Feb 2011, 156 people died in detention

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30 May: Paul Low from PM's Office says it's all a misunderstanding. He just wanted to help.

Datuk Paul Low today disputed the harassment allegation against his office by the family of custodial death victim N. Dharmendran, saying what was meant to be an attempt at outreach was misunderstood as a government cover-up ploy.
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The newly-minted minister for human rights and integrity clarified his office’s intention for contacting the family yesterday, saying it was merely to explain that the government department was willing to work together with any party regardless of political affiliations.

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Insisting that his intentions were good when his colleague contacted Dharmendran's family, he said his offer of assistance to seek justice had been misconstrued as an attempt to cover up the matter.

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"I wanted to tell them that I would bring the matter up to the Cabinet, and I did, at our meeting on Wednesday," said Low at press conference here Thursday.

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Low said his office had further spoken to PKR vice-president R. Sivarasa yesterday to clarify that his ministry was willing to bridge the political divide.

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It was reported that Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice-president N. Surendran had claimed that the deceased’s father, G. Nagayarasamy, had received a call from Low's office, and the call was an indicator that the government intended to cover up the death.

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29 May: Dhamendran's family claims harrassment; wife questioned at Bukit Aman

The family of N. Dhamendran, who died in police lock-up, is claiming harassment by the police and Prime Minister's Department. However, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Paul Low has denied the allegation.

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Dhamendran's father V. Narayanasamy, 59, alleged Wednesday that he received calls from a man claiming to be from the Prime Minister's Department on two occasions.

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PKR VP & lawyer N Surendran said at this morning's press conference, "They received a call from Mr Ravendran from the PMO who told Nagayarasamy that he wanted to meet to talk about the death and not to inform the lawyers and meet secretly."

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“There is an attempt to interfere by asking the family to disengage with their lawyers. This is clearly an attempt to cover up the case,” the PKR vice president said.

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“We want an explanation from the prime minister. Why is the family harassed? Why have the police taken statement from the wife, the family and even the lawyers? What have they got to do with the case? Stop playing this delaying tactics."

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FMT says the police are accused of delaying the murder investigation

The police have been accused of delaying the murder investigation concerning N Dharmendran, who died recently in police custody.

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Expressing disappointment and anger over this, the family’s lawyer N Surendran said the deceased’s wife M Marry, 26, has also refused to remove her “thali” until the perpetrators are charged.

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Surendran said “I blame the government and the police for this delay, only they have the powers and details to take action on the perpetrators, yet they don’t put their sources to proper use" The police and government have never shown interest in cases involving police brutality .

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Another lawyer for the family, Latheefa Koya also agreed that the police were delaying the investigation process on purpose as they should have all the necessary details by now.
“It’s clearly a delaying tactic. They can easily identify the perpetrators as they have all the details.

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PKR human rights deputy chief S Jayathas says act now or face Bukit Aman rally

PKR human rights deputy chief S Jayathas told FMT that the police had no excuse to avoid taking action against the perpetrators after classifying the case under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.

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“We urge them to immediately make arrest or else we would hold a major rally at Bukit Aman,” he added.

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Jayathas said today that PKR would not fix a timeline for the police to act, but stressed it must be done as soon as possible.

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Detainee's wife lodges police report on his death

The wife of 32-year-old N. Dharmendran who died while being detained in a lockup at the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters on Tuesday has lodged a police report on his death.

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Dang Wangi police chief ACP Zainuddin Ahmad said Marry a/p Mariay Susay, accompanied by about 30 family members and the deceased’s friends arrived at the station at 11am today.

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In a media statement, he said police were forced to tighten security and prevented the whole group from entering all at once to reduce the congestion at the enquiries counter as there were also other members of the public who were in the premises for their respective purposes.

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Gerakan Youth says conduct independent inquest immediately

Gerakan Youth wants an independent inquest to be held into the death of N. Dharmendran, who died in police custody in Kuala Lumpur recently.

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Kedah Gerakan Youth chief Tan Keng Liang said the inquest could be held pending the police investigations into the case.

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The inquest will be one of public importance since such an incident (death while in police custody), will tarnish public confidence in the police force. The inquest should be held immediately because any delay would affect public per-ception about the Barisan Nasional Govern-ment,” he added.

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KL police chief says post mortem shows elements of crime

KL police chief says post mortem shows elements of crime
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City police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Mohmad Salleh said post-mortem results revealed the victim might have been murdered while in police custody at the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters.

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Elements of crime were found in the death of a detainee at the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters lock up last Tuesday, Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohmad Salleh said today.

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"A post mortem report this evening revealed that there were elements of crime related to the death of the detainee," he said. The case has been referred to Bukit Aman and classified under Section 302 of the Penal Code, he added.

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City CID chief Datuk Ku Chin Wah had said that in the 9pm incident, the man had complained of chest pains before being brought to the Kuala Lumpur General Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

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He had also said that the 32-year-old man was one of four suspects arrested in connection with a shooting case in Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras on May 11.

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Surendran, who is also PKR vice-president, said Dharmendran's family would not give up until they find out what had caused his death.

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Convicted criminal N Darmindran dies in police custody

Convicted criminal N Darmindran dies in police custody
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N Darmindran, 32, was arrested on May 19 following a fight and that was the last the family had seen him alive. His father believes that his son may have been beaten to death.

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An anguished father suspects that his 32-year-old son was beaten to death while in police custody. The deceased, Darmindran, who used to work with Indah Water, was married and has a two-year-old child.

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The Indah water employee was covered in bruises, his ears were stapled

His remains were covered in bruises and both his ears were stapled. This was the dreadful sight that greeted the family of N Darmindran at Hospital Kuala Lumpur this afternoon.

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“It was bad enough that his family saw him in this battered state… what made it worse was that we found staples on both his ears with blood stains all around them.” added the Padang Serai MP.

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Lawyer G Sivamalar said "we are living in Malaysia, a so-called democratic country and it is a basic liberty of a family to see the son’s body, the husband’s body”.

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Victim's family say police betrayed their trust

“We met him on Sunday (May 19). he was fine. I was told that he would be out on bail on Tuesday,” said Narayanasamy.

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“We met him on Sunday. he was fine. I was told that he would be out on bail on Tuesday. I wanted to hire a lawyer but the police said it was unnecessary since it was just a fight and my son would be out on police or court bail.

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Lawyer G Sivamalar who was with the family last night said that Darmindran’s wife received a call from an unknown person yesterday.

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“The caller did not identify himself. He just said, and I quote, “Your husband has asthma. Maybe he is dead. Please check in HKL,” she added.

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PKR vice-president N Surendran says this is the worst case of police brutality

“The family doesn’t want a cover up, the police have to be honest. First, all the police officers involved in Darmindran’s arrest and interrogation must be detained,” he said.

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“The Minister of Home Affairs Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and the police must explain the staples found on the victim’s ears and classify this case as murder immediately,” he added.

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"Mak Perhati Dari Pintu Bilik" - Lelaki Ini Spontan Bertinju Lepas Kantoi Pakai Lipstick

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Seperti mana yang kita tahu, lelaki berperwatakan lembut bukanlah satu perkara asing lagi pada zaman sekarang

Sayangnya, kebanyakan daripada mereka mempunyai wajah yang tampan dan memang nampak seperti lelaki sejati jika dilihat dari luaran.Namun, mungkin mereka ada sebab tersendiri kenapa memilih untuk jadi seperti wanita bukan? Malah, tidak dapat dinafikan bahawa kalau mereka make up memang cantiknya kalah orang perempuan.Tetapi, berbeza pula dengan video seorang lelaki dari Thailand yang viral di TikTok baru-baru ini apabila rahsianya menjadi lembut hampir terkantoi dengan ibunya.Lihat video penuh tersebut di bawah:

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Baru je pakai lipstick, terkejut nampak mak dekat pintu bilik terus acah-acah tengah bertinju

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @lookball999, kelihatan dia sedang memakai lipstick sambil mengikat bajunya ke atas sehingga nampak pusat.Apa yang menghiburkan adalah apabila sebaik saja dia menoleh ke belakang, dia terkejut kerana hampir kantoi dengan ibunya yang sedang menjenguk dari pintu bilik untuk melihat aktiviti si anak.Lelaki itu terjerit kecil dan pantas menarik bajunya ke bawah sambil membuat aksi tinju seolah-olah sedang berlatih untuk perlawanan.

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"I can't stop laughing, kalau kantoi macam ni aku rasa aku tak keluar bilik setahun" - Netizen

Video lelaki itu telah berjaya meraih sehingga 9.5M tontonan, 1.6M tanda suka serta 37.8K perkongsian di laman TikTok.Rata-rata netizen turut merasa terhibur selepas melihat aksinya yang mencuit hati itu. Malah, ada juga yang berkata nasib baik dia terselamat daripada pengetahuan ibunya.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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3 Misconceptions You May Have Heard About Becoming A Grab Driver Or Rider

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Have you been contemplating about becoming a Grab driver or rider?

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Grab has been part and parcel of Malaysian life for several years now. Before the brand blossomed into its role as one of the nation's leading digital wallets, food delivery services, and platform for essential everyday needs, it began by offering affordable and convenient e-hailing rides as an alternative to traditional taxis. Since then, Grab has been connecting people looking to earn additional income (while working flexible hours) with new opportunities as drivers and riders for services on the app.

Be it savings for retirement or protection on the road, there are probably a few things that you're unsure of when it comes to working with Grab — so, let's clear up some of these common misconceptions:

Misconception 1: It's expensive to become an e-hailing driver with Grab

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"Gara-Gara Brendan Gan..." - Kuasa Viral Bantu Guru Pulangkan Beg Peminat FA Selangor Ini!

Pada 14 Disember lalu, telah diadakan Hari Bola Sepak Selangor buat peminat-peminat tegar pasukan 'The Red Giants' yang bertempat di Stadium Shah Alam

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Turut diadakan pada hari tersebut adalah penjualan jersi berwarna hitam atau 'blackout' dan hanya dikeluarkan sebanyak 2,000 helai sahaja yang ternyata penjualannya telah mendapat sambutan amat menggalakkan daripada penyokong The Red Giants.Dijual laris ibarat pisang goreng panas, lihat sahaja jersi limited edition itu di bawah. Memang cantik!

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Bukan itu sahaja, pada hari tersebut juga telah diadakan Majlis Pengenalan Skuad Selangor 2020 yang mana enam pemain baharu Selangor FA diperkenalkan iaitu Nor Hakim Hassan, Safuwan Baharudin, Nicholas Swirad, Brendan Gan, Rodney Celvin dan Tauffiq Ar Rasyid.

Raja Muda Selangor merangkap Presiden Persatuan Bolasepak Selangor (FAS), Tengku Amir Shah (tengah) berkenan bergambar bersama barisan pemain dan pengawai pasukan pada Majlis Pengenalan Pemain Red Giants 2020 sempena Hari Bolasepak Selangor di Stadium Shah Alam pada 14 Disember 2019.
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Sebagai rekod, Selangor mengekalkan kebanyakan pemain daripada musim lalu namun menggugurkan lapan pemain iaitu Amri Yahyah, Nurridzuan Abu Hassan, Faiz Nasir, Latiff Suhaimi, Norhakim Isa, Fandi Othman serta dua pemain import iaitu Michal Nguyen dan Endrick Dos Santos.

Menariknya, pada hari yang sama itu juga telah terjadi satu insiden melucukan yang melibatkan seorang guru bahasa Inggeris dengan seorang remaja berusia 15 tahun.
Yang lawaknya ia melibatkan pemain bola sepak, Brendan Gan!

Semuanya bermula apabila guru bernama Afaf Abu Bakar itu datang daripada Alor Setar ke stadium semata-mata mahu bertemu dengan Brendan Gan, pemain tengah skuad Harimau Malaya yang baru menyarung jersi Selangor.

Afaf (kanan) bersama Syed Azmi (tengah) ketika hadir di majlis Hari Bola Sepak Selangor di Stadium Shah Alam.
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"Saya ke Shah Alam sebab kebetulan ada majlis perkahwinan kawan di Perak. Dari Alor Setar saya terus ke sana (Shah Alam) sebelum ke Perak. Selain ingin bertemu dengan Brendan, saya juga berhasrat mahu mendapatkan tandatangan pemain itu untuk kad hari jadi anak," katanya. Oleh kerana sesi bertemu dan beramah mesra bersama barisan pemain itu berlangsung agak lama, Afaf kemudiannya bertemu dengan dua orang remaja yang sudi menghulurkan bantuan untuk beratur bagi mendapatkan tandatangan bagi pihaknya.

Brendan Gan.
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"Saya pula pakai kasut tumit tinggi sebab nak pergi kenduri, tambahan pula agak penat nak beratur dan mereka tawarkan diri untuk membantu dan meminta tolong jagakan beg yang dibawa mereka.

"Apabila tiba giliran saya untuk berswafoto dengan Brendan, saya jadi teruja dan ditambah pula orang ramai ketika itu menyebabkan terlupa mengenai beg mereka. Selepas itu, saya terus balik dan baru sedar beg mereka ada dengan saya," tambahnya.

Gara-gara terlalu teruja bertemu dengan Brendan Gan, wanita itu tanpa sengaja ‘terbawa’ pulang beg milik remaja bernama Syed Azim Syed Ahmad Rizal itu!

Pada awalnya Afaf beranggapan itu hanya beg biasa tetapi selepas membuka dan lihat isi beg, didapati ada jersi yang baru dibeli.“Saya berasa bersalah dengan mereka sebab betul-betul terlupa ada pegang beg mereka. Selepas majlis itu, saya terus balik sebab nak pergi kenduri," kata guru bahasa Inggeris dari Maktab Mahmud Sik itu lagi.

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Afaf kemudiannya telah berkongsi kisahnya itu di laman Facebook yang ternyata turut mendapat perhatian daripada Persatuan Bola Sepak Selangor (FAS) itu sendiri lalu berkongsi usaha Afaf dalam mengesan kembali remaja berkenaan menerusi FB.

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Selain itu, Afaf telah menerima maklum balas pihak Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Subang Bestari iaitu sekolah remaja terbabit. Melalui pihak sekolah itu juga, wanita itu akhirnya dapat berhubung dengan remaja berkenaan melalui laman Facebook.Sebahagian daripada perbualan mereka berdua telah dikongsikan dalam laman sosial itu.

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Kesimpulannya, dengan bantuan kuasa viral Afaf telah berjaya mengesan semula Syed Azmi. Menurutnya, dia akan memulangkan semula beg serta jersinya itu melalui pos laju secepat yang mungkin.

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Penulis kalau jumpa Brendan Gan depan mata pun confirm terus jadi tak keruan...

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"Biadapnya" - KESAS Lodges Police Report After Man Throws Drink At Toll Collector

Konsortium Expressway Shah Alam Selangor (KESAS), the operator of KESAS Expressway, has lodged a police report against a man who splashed a drink at a toll collector

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage of the incident has gone viral on social media.The 51-second video shows a man getting out of his car, a blue Perodua Bezza, to talk to the person manning the toll plaza booth before throwing the drink in his hand at them.

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KESAS released a statement saying that the man had entered a lane at the toll plaza that did not provide top-up for Touch 'n Go cards but insisted for it

"The individual was not satisfied with the toll collector who did not allow the transaction as KESAS has designated a special lane for top-up services," said the Facebook statement posted on Monday, 5 October."Following the incident, KESAS lodged a police report to investigate the matter and the toll collector was taken off duty."

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Since the video went viral, the toll collector herself, 20-year-old Faten under the handle @ften.syfqah, went on Instagram to tell her side of the story

In an Instagram Story that has since disappeared, Faten related that the man deliberately came back to throw the drink at her.At 7.30am, he drove into the lane and insisted to top up his card despite her explaining that it was not the right lane."He asked again and insisted that he read the signboard correctly before entering the lane," she wrote, to which she replied that he had to pay RM2 in cash.He again demanded to reload his card. So, she asked him to park his car and walk a few lanes over to the top-up lane to do so.She thought it was settled when he did and drove off.However, almost two hours later, he returned with a packet full of iced MILO and said, "Next time, don't simply screw with people," and threw the drink at her.

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Netizens poured into Faten's Instagram account to share their sympathy and reassurance for her

"Despicable. I hope you stay strong!" said a fellow Instagram user.

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While another said, "Be patient, miss. There's CCTV footage, you'll get your revenge on this rude person soon."

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This netizen said, "Regardless of the cause, it was definitely offensive to splash the toll collector."

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Have A Splendid CNY At 1 Utama With Stunning Decorations And Festive Performances

This Spotlight is sponsored by 1 Utama.

Chinese New Year is approaching, and it's time to have an unforgettable one this 2019

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1 Utama wants you to have a memorable CNY celebration, as it welcomes the holiday with exciting festivities amidst their beautiful daffodils and peonies themed decoration

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From now until 10 February 2019, enjoy 1 Utama's Chinese New Year Promotion at LG Oval, LG Highstreet, and GF Centre Court

There will be a total of 32 brands participating, selling everything from trinkets and decorations to traditional and modern apparel and festive delicacies. Such brands include Bee Cheng Hiang, Tong Garden, Yong Seng Gift Shop, Purple Cane, Dzi Kingdom, Childhood, and many more.

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Besides that, make sure you don't miss out on the entertaining lion dance performances and festive shows that are scheduled on weekends and public holidays

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Get ready to be blown away by five championship lion dance troupes as they perform nine lion dance shows across three weekends. Listen to the harmonious tune of oriental music from Regal Ochestra, and enjoy many other performances such as 24 festive drums, diabolo performance, and a Guzheng ensemble.

Check out the schedule below to catch these these acts live:

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Also, you will get to receive loads of CNY treats from all the shopping you've done

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Receive a set of angpow packets with a minimum spend of RM300, or a Four Seasons Collection bowl with RM800 spent (RM600 for ONECARD members). Maximum of 2 cumulative receipts dated on the same day in any ONECARD participating outlets.**Terms and conditions apply.

Hungry after a full day of CNY shopping? Then head on over to any of these F&B outlets serving special Chinese New Year dishes, perfect for this festive season!

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Amber Chinese Muslim Restaurant BMS OrganicsCanton-IChatterbox HK Cuisine RestaurantDin Tai FungDragon-IEsquire KitchenGrand ImperialKura Japanese RestaurantOriental CravingsPu TienSoup RestaurantThai Hou SekRestaurant Pao Xiang Bak Kut TehZuan Yuan

So bring your family on over to 1 Utama for a time of fun, feasting, shopping, and exciting performances as you prepare for the Lunar New Year

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1 Utama wishes you a very happy Chinese New Year, filled with prosperity and joy!

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M'sian City Life #3: He Was Unemployed And Suicidal. Now Fadhil Has More Than He Expected

"When the going gets tough, the tough get going."
Those are probably the most fitting words to describe Muhammad Fadhil Ramle. While most of us struggle to hold down a job, Fadhil, who is 35 years old this year, is working at 4 different places to make ends meet.

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"Starting this year I accepted a job as a warden, a math teacher and Quran teacher at Maahad Tahfiz Menengah Harapan in Jenjarom while continuing to work as a part-time Religious and Fardu Ain (KAFA) teacher at Transit Ceria Putrajaya," Fadhil shared on Facebook. "I sleep at 11.30pm and I wake up at 4.30 in the morning. I am a warden from 7.00am to 7.30am. I teach Quran recital at 7.30 to 8.45 in the morning. Then, I'll ride my motorcycle to Putrajaya. It is a 45 minutes ride from Jenjarom to Precinct 16 Putrajaya. I work as a KAFA teacher from 12.00pm to 6.30pm. I also teach math every Saturday from 8.45am to 11.00am.""I do all this just to put a bowl of rice on my table. Oh wait, a warden can have a free meal at the school canteen. So all I do is just to make some money to live."

Fadhil has been living in Kuala Lumpur ever since he moved from his hometown, Terengganu in 2003. Although he has  to juggle between 4 jobs, he is grateful for the opportunities given to him.

"To be honest, I am exhausted. But I am not stressed because I love all my jobs," Fadhil said.

"I gather up my strength and keep on moving forward. If someone can do this job, it is me. I was trained to do so."Muhammad Fadhil had spent his teenage years attending a boarding school in Muar, Johor until 1999. "I am used to following strict discipline. I used to work late hours back when I was an engineer. So I am tough. I was jobless for five years. I am well rested."

Yes.
Fadhil was a Senior Design Engineer at SONY EMCS Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. before he took the Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) in 2009 because the company had to lay off employees due to the economic breakdown. He tried to look for another job but found no success... for five years.

"I lived with my parents like a parasite. I eat for free. I eat and sleep, read and watch movies. I gave my car away because I can't maintain it. That was how I lived," Fadhil told SAYS. "But it didn't end well. That kind of lifestyle cost me my health. In 2013, I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. The doctor said that it is probably due to depression. The disease caused me to attempt to commit suicide. Now I am on medication for the rest of my life."

However, things turned around for Fadhil because people never stopped believing in him. It was because of their kindness that he finally started working again.

Now a different man. Stronger and better.
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"I am thankful to Ustaz Muhammad Hafizzan Al-Islam for introducing me to the warden job. I am now surrounded by people who recite and memorize the Quran every day. Hopefully, I too will become a Hafiz in the future." "I am also thankful to my employers, Teacher Sikin, Puan Zarima, and Ustaz Rafee. They accepted me without many questions. They offered me a job when I am so desperate to get one.""They accepted me when all others rejected me. I am weak and slow. And there are a lot of things that I don't know. But they gave me the opportunity to develop myself and learn."

Whenever he has time to spare, Fadhil uses it to practice his drawing skills

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Image via Muhammad Fadhil Ramle

"I have been drawing since i was 10. I used to win many drawing competitions back in school. But I lost the skills when I went to college.""I don't have the talent but I trained extra hard just so that I can draw because I love it," Fadhil said.Fadhil blogs about his drawing and work here.

Now that he has started working again, Fadhil is determined to be a better person and strive to be a good example for others

"I have never imagined myself as someone who is responsible for shaping the future generations. I have always imagined myself designing something cool and making a comic book, or become a famous story writer.""Once upon a time, I cried and prayed for a better life. And God opened a path for me to become a better person. Truly, God is just. So last but not least, I am thankful to God. I truly believe God loves me, and God wants the best for me. God has written for me a perfect destiny. A happy and meaningful life, with a happy ending."

Living in the city ain’t a piece of cake but it could also be exciting and adventurous. How are you coping? How are you making the most out of things? Do you have a story or experience to share?

If you have something you’ve always wanted to share as an urban Malaysian, whether it’s yours or someone you know, send them over via FB message or email [email protected] We’ll get in touch with you for your story to be featured for SAYS' The Malaysian City Life Series.Stay tuned for the next episode!


Everything You Should Know About The 18-Year-Old Kedah Boy Accused Of Raping His 3 Sisters

A couple of days ago, Kuala Muda police arrested an 18-year-old boy from Pulau Tiga, Sungai Layar in Sungai Petani, Kedah, under Section 376B of the Penal Code

The boy is accused of raping his three sisters, aged 8, 9 and 14.On Thursday, police sprung into action after the boy's mother lodged a report against him after her eight-year-old daughter revealed her ordeal.Following which, his two other sisters also alleged to have been raped.

The eight-year-old girl alleges her brother took her to a vacant house adjacent to their home in Kampung Pulau Tiga and raped her there at 8pm on Wednesday, 19 July

The case has been classified under Section 376B of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum 30 years' imprisonment and whipping if convicted.Kuala Muda Deputy Police Chief Superintendent Saifi Abd Hamid, meanwhile, said that investigators are also probing claims by the suspects' two other sisters, aged nine and 14, who allege that they were also raped by him.

The 18-year-old teenager outside the magistrate’s court in Sungai Petani, 22 July.
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On 22 July, Magistrate Arif Mohamad Ariff granted police's request for a week-long remand against the 18-year-old

While preliminary examinations have confirmed that the girls were raped, the complete medical report on the three girls is not complete as of today, 23 July.According to the News Straits Times, the girls are still hospitalised at the Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital in Sungai Petani pending their medical examination."We have remanded the brother and we have sent the girls for medical examination. We will have to wait for the full result," Kedah CID Chief Senior Assistant Commissioner Mior Farid Al Athrash Wahid was quoted as saying by the NST.

Meanwhile, after the boy learned that his mother had lodged a police report against him, he was restless.
But his father told him to turn himself in and he obliged.

"I told him to turn himself in so that the police could carry out the investigation, and he obliged. Before leaving the house on Thursday, he hugged his siblings, telling them to take care of themselves and said he might not return," the father said while fighting back tears, according to the New Sunday Times.

The 51-year-old father of 12 children — five girls and seven boys —  said that he is astounded by the rape claims

Torn and tormented over the alleged rape of his daughters by their elder brother, the father said that the incident was "the biggest test of faith in my life"."It never crossed my mind that my son could do such a thing to his siblings. He is a caring brother who doesn't do drugs or smoke."I am praying hard that it (the allegation) is not true. I don't think I can wake up from this nightmare," he was quoted as saying by the NST.


Watching 'Music Bank' Live And 4 Other Amazing Experiences You've Gotta Check Out In Korea

This Spotlight is sponsored by Korea Tourism Organization.

We were recently invited to go on an amazing trip to South Korea, courtesy of the Korean Tourism Organization (KTO).
As the resident K-fan of the office, I jumped at the chance to go when I heard that this trip would be focusing on all kinds of Korean performances!

Our group of Malaysian media representatives along with the representative from KTO Malaysia at 'Music Bank in Gangneung'. That's me in the blue hoodie.
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Over the course of our 5-day trip, we had so much fun watching all the different performances. From an incredible close-up experience at a live 'Music Bank' broadcast to watching an original Korean musical, and even learning how to play the drums, our little group of media reps definitely had the time of our lives!

Planning your own trip to Korea? Check out these fun experiences for the trip of a lifetime:

1. Get your dose of liquid gold and try coffee from around the world at the annual Gangneung Coffee Festival

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Held annually since 2009, the Gangneung Coffee Festival is absolutely heaven for coffee lovers. With the glorious smell of freshly roasted coffee permeating the air, we walked around watching brewing demos and sampling different types of coffee from all around the world.

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We loved how you could really do so much at each stall. It wasn't just about trying the coffee - you could also learn about about harvesting and roasting processes, brewing techniques, flavour profiles, and so much more. And of course, there was loads of coffee-related stuff available for sale, from equipment and cups to beans and powder.

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2. K-pop fans absolutely have to try getting into a live broadcast of 'Music Bank'

TWICE and SEVENTEEN absolutely slaaaayeeddd with their respective performances of their latest comeback songs - 'Feel Special' and 'Fear'.
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After years of watching laggy livestreams, it was so incredible being able to actually watch 'Music Bank' with my own eyes! We attended a special edition of the weekly music show which was also held in Gangneung, right around the corner from the coffee festival.

NCT Dream and Red Velvet went hard y'all! Everyone was SCREAMMINGGG as they perfomed 'Stronger' and 'Zimzalabim'.
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The best part was that one of the sections right in front of the stage was specially reserved for foreigners, so we got to see our favourite idols UP. CLOSE. We were close enough that I actually got a wave from my SEVENTEEN bias S.Coups AMGGAADDD! *heart eyes*The highlights of the night for me were definitely SEVENTEEN, TWICE, NCT Dream, Red Velvet, and Baek Ji Young, who were so freaking amazing you guys omggggg I seriously couldn't stop fangirling!

TWICE were the winners of the week and their winning ceremony was to go around leaving lipstick kiss marks on each other haha!
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It's actually easier than you think to get in, we noticed that many tour sites offered access to both the coffee festival and 'Music Bank' as a package deal. So keep an eye out for deals like that. Take it from a fellow K-pop fan guys, you'll definitely regret missing out!

3. The whole family will love watching 'Only You', a simple yet emotional musical with lots of heart

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As a musical lover, I was pretty excited to watch this but also slightly concerned that I wouldn't be able to understand anything since I only know a bit of Korean. Turns out, I didn't have anything to worry about, subtitles were provided in English, Chinese, and Japanese. Plus, the plot was simple enough to follow along.

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This simple 4-person show may not be as epic or elaborate as Broadway musicals, but man did it have a lot of heart! It started off lighthearted and super funny, but hits you with the feels when you're least expecting it, leaving us in a mess of emotions by the end of it. :')The cast truly impressed with how they were able to capture a family's journey through life, the dynamics really do hit close to home. Plus, all the songs in the musical are K-pop hits from the 90s and early 00s. OG fans will be able to sing along, and are in fact encouraged to do so.

We got to meet the cast after the show!
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'Only You' plays all year round so no matter when you go, be sure to catch it!Location: Hall 3, JTN Art hall, 26, Ihwajang-gil, Jongno-gu, SeoulHow to get there: From Hyehwa Station (subway Line 4, Exit 2), take a 10-minute walk along the Korea National Open University.

4. Can't decide what to watch? The annual 'WELCOME DAEHAKRO' festival gives you a taste of unique and exciting performances so you can make up your mind.

Daehak-ro is an area in Seoul that's pretty much like the Korean version of Broadway where all kinds of performances are endlessly staged all year round. The annual WELCOME DAEHAKRO festival has been held every Autumn since 2017 is a way for audiences to get a sneak preview at all the different performances.

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The 2019 edition of WELCOME DAEHAKRO has an incredibly diverse lineup that includes non-verbal performances, traditional performances, musicals, stage plays, fan meetings with K-musical stars, and more.We caught a special compilation of non-verbal performances. At first, we didn't know what to expect, but it turned out to be an eclectic combination of exciting shows. Even though we only got to see a short snippet of each, it was enough to give us a taste of what to expect from the full performances.

Top row, from left: Drumcats and Pang Show | Bottow row, from left: CHEF: A New Brand of BIBAP and Sun & Moon
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Here's what we watched- Drumcats: A fast-paced and hard-hitting drum performance by a group of girls that are as talented as they are gorgeous.- Pang Show: Inspired by hit K-drama 'King of Baking, Kim Tak-goo', this comedic baking-themed group had us in stitches.- CHEF: A New Brand of BIBAP: This was one of our favourites! They combined singing, acapella, beatboxing, and breakdancing to create a hilarious yet totally impressive cooking-themed show.- Sun & Moon: We felt like we were completely transported into a magical fantasy world as we listened to the beautiful melodies created by their traditional instruments.

Top row, from left: Fanta-Stick and JUMP | Bottom row, from left: KUNG Season 3: Dreamer and PAINTERS
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- Fanta-Stick: This group really knew how to get the crowd going! Everyone was so hyped by their energetic performance that reinterpreted traditional Korean performance elements in a whole new modern way.- JUMP: What do you get when you combine martial arts with comedy? An awe-inspiring display of incredible skills that somehow also makes you laugh your head off.- KUNG Season 3: Dreamer: The members of this group may be young but man can they dance! You'll be cheering for more as they dance and rap (to original songs no less) their way into your hearts.- PAINTERS: Just when you think it can't get any better, here come the PAINTERS to blow you away with both their painting and dance skills. We have absolutely no idea how they're able to do both so well.

5. Hyped up after watching all those exciting performances? Try your hand at the Nanta Drum experience to see if you've got what it takes to be one of them! ;)

Nanta is another show that's available to watch all year long in Daehak-ro. This comedy show incorporates traditional Korean samul nori music, which is performed with improvised instruments like cutting boards, water canisters, and kitchen knives.

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At the Nanta Academy, you'll get to learn how to drum like the pros directly from the stars of the show! It may seem intimidating at first, but it's actually quite easy to pick up once you get the hang of it. Friendly teachers will guide you every step of the way and you'll get to put on your very own mini-performance at the end. It's a really fun experience and a great form of stress relief. Our teacher told us to imagine the face of someone we hate on the drum hahaha and by the end of the class she said we were pretty talented at it!

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Location: Nanta Academy, 2F, Daehakro, Jongnogu, SeoulHow to get there: The academy is an 8-minute walk from Hyehwa Station Exit No. 2, Subway Line 4 or a 7-minute walk from Jongno-5ga Station Exit No. 3, Subway Line 1.

BONUS: If you're an ARMY like me, you definitely can't miss out on dropping by the now famous BTS bus stop

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My fellow ARMYs will definitely recognise this unassuming little bus stop! Located on Juminjin Beach, it's where the iconic photos from the 'You Never Walk Alone' album were taken. Some scenes of the 'Spring Day' music video were filmed here too.

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It's now a hotspot for fans to visit and take their own photos. We tried our best to recreate some famous shots haha. Whatchu guys think? BTS-worthy anot? :P

Of course, I just had to pay homage to my bias J-Hope hehe! <3
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Location: 8-54, Hyangho-ri, Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, KoreaHow to get there: Take the Local No. 300 Bus from Jumunjin Bus Terminal and get off at the Jumunjin Beach stop. The bus stop is about a 5-minute walk away.

Thanks loads KTO for taking us on this incredible trip! We had a great time and seriously didn't want to come back haha.

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For all the information you need about travelling to Korea, especially on what to do there, check out the KTO website.


The Issues Surrounding Khalid Ibrahim's Sacking Of Pakatan Rakyat Exco Members

PAS Vows To Quit Exco Posts If Khalid Ibrahim Brings In Umno

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PAS state executive councillors today pledged to quit their posts immediately if Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim moves to appoint Umno lawmakers to replace PKR and DAP leaders he sacked yesterday evening. “If Umno is in, PAS excos will be out. We won’t accept,” PAS exco Sallehen Mukhyi told reporters when met at the state secretariat here.

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"The question of Umno does not arise. It is not in the (state) government. It will not work if Umno is in the exco. PAS will leave," he said at the state secretariat building in Shah Alam.

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Iskandar Samad later reaffirmed his colleague’s stance, saying that they will leave the Selangor government should Umno assemblymen be appointed as exco members. “PAS is still in Pakatan. We will safeguard Pakatan’s interests in the government. We still carry the coalition spirit of Pakatan and we will stick to its principles."

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He added that PAS had made “a huge sacrifice” by staying in the government. “This is so that the government’s programmes can continue. This is so that the rakyat will not be in the losing end in this crisis." He also stressed that they (PAS exco members) will ensure that Umno will not take advantage of the situation.

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Sacked Exco Members Given Two Weeks To Leave Their Offices

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Embattled Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid has demanded the sacked DAP and PKR exco members to vacate their exco seats and their offices.

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"They have one to two weeks to vacate their office," Khalid also said in a press conference held after the weekly exco meeting in Shah Alam today.

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Khalid said he had written to the sultan, seeking his approval to sack the six after learning they did not support him as MB. "I wrote to the sultan about the matter at 2pm yesterday and His Royal Highness responded in writing two hours later. The sultan had consented for the six to be terminated," he said.

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State secretary Datuk Mohamed Khusrin Munawi was also reported as saying by Bernama that the DAP and PKR excos have to vacate their office in the state secretariat building as their sacking has received the sultan of Selangor's consent. “Their sacking was consented to by the sultan of Selangor, effective August 12. They are, therefore, barred from continuing their jobs,” Khusrin was quoted as saying.

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Sixth PKR Exco Member Sticks By PKR's Decision To Fire Khalid Ibrahim

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Selangor executive councillor Rodziah Ismail will stick by PKR's decision on the state menteri besar issue, saying today she wanted to fulfil the mandate given to Pakatan Rakyat (PR) to run the country's wealthiest state.

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Rodziah, who had just returned from Bangkok for a political training programme, said in a statement, Thursday, that she agreed with PKR's decision not to support Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim as the mentri besar.  "I would like to heed the calls from PKR, a party that I am part of. "I believe this decision is to respect the people's mandate, who chose the party to govern the state," said Rodziah, who is in charge of welfare and women's issues.

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Rodziah's name was missing from the list submitted to the Sultan of Selangor on Tuesday, seeking approval to sack PKR and DAP assemblymen as state exco, as she was away in Bangkok. It was reported that Khalid had wanted to first ascertain if she supported him before giving her a termination letter.

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13 August: The Selangor MB Crisis Takes A Turn For The Worse When Khalid Ibrahim Sacked Six Pakatan Rakyat Exco On 12 August 2014

Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim said today he has sacked all six state executive councillors from PKR and DAP, purportedly for refusing to cooperate with him as Selangor mentri besar.

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However, he has yet to request for the sacking of third PKR exco member Rodziah Ismail, who is overseas. There is speculation that Rodziah, the Batu Tiga representative, may throw her support behind Khalid. Efforts to contact her have been unsuccessful.

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The sacking comes after all six said they will keep their distance from Khalid except for weekly meetings in a "transition" period. DAP and PKR had instructed the six to not resign even though the parties do not support Khalid's bid to remain as MB.

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Just Four Days Prior, Pakatan Rakyat Had Terminated Khalid Ibrahim From The Party For Refusing Orders To Resign From The Selangor MB Post

                It's Official, Selangor Palace Picks Azmin Ali As Selangor's 15th Menteri Besar

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According To Khalid Ibrahim, He Had Obtained The Sultan's Consent For Sacking The Six Excos

According To Khalid Ibrahim, He Had Obtained The Sultan's Consent For Sacking The Six Excos.
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He said Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has no objections to the sacking and letters have been sent to inform the six excos of their termination.

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"The excos from DAP and PKR had made a signed statement that they will form a bloc and reduce their working capacity as excos. "Because of that, I have written a letter to ask for permission from the Sultan to request for their resignation of all six DAP and PKR excos," he told reporters at the state secretariat today.

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Meanwhile, Universiti Teknologi Mara Emeritus Professor of Law Datuk Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi said there was nothing the sacked PKR and DAP exco members could do to challenge their removal so long as consent had been obtained from the Sultan. “The term of the exco is determined by the Sultan on the advice of the mentri besar, so if the Sultan had agreed to their removal, there is little they can do,” he said.

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The Termination Of All DAP And PKR Excos Means The Pakatan Rakyat Government Has Effectively Collapsed With Only Khalid As An Independent And Four PAS Members

With the termination of all six excos from DAP and PKR, the Pakatan Rakyat government has effectively collapsed with only Khalid as an Independent and four PAS members.

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According to the state constitution, only a minimum of four exco members are needed to maintain the Selangor government.

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In Response, DAP And PKR Will Not Recognise The Sacking As They Feel It Ignores The Mandate Given By The Rakyat

DAP And PKR Will Not Recognise The Sacking As They Feel It Ignores The Mandate Given By The Rakyat.
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DAP and PKR will not recognise the sacking of five Selangor executive council members by Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim as it is illegal and unethical, says DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng.

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“PKR and DAP feel this sacking is unethical, does not respect the spirit and principle of democracy and ignores the mandate given by the rakyat. “Khalid must remember that he was appointed as mentri besar to represent Pakatan Rakyat. He is not the Mentri Besar, his name is Khalid Ibrahim,” he told a press conference at the PKR headquarters last night.

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PKR adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who was also at the press conference, said he was absolutely certain that all Pakatan assemblymen would not defect in support of Khalid. “I am 100% sure they will not defect. They are all upstairs,” he said.

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All Five Sacked Exco Members Also Do Not Recognise The Sudden Dismissal That They Describe As "A New Record"

Meanwhile, Selangor exco member Datuk Teng Chang Khim said all five sacked councillors did not recognise the dismissal. “Under the state constitution, the Sultan appoints the executive council on the advice of the mentri besar. Therefore, only the Sultan has the power to sack executive council members,” said Teng.

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“We do not recognise the sackings. He sent us the letter dismissing us today, saying that the Sultan consented to our sackings, but I believe everyone, including our media friends, saw that Khalid did not leave his office from morning until his 6pm press conference," said DAP’s Datuk Teng Chang Khim. He added that since the exco members received their dismissal before 6pm, it would have been impossible for Khalid to have met with the sultan beforehand to obtain His Highness's consent.

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“The Selangor government is held by PR. As a sacked member of PKR, he has no legitimacy to sack a PR member,” said Teng, who is in charge of Local Government, Research and Development. “This has never happened in any democracy in the world, and he has now set a new record.”

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The Five Will Continue Showing Up For Work But Would Not Attend The State Exco Meeting With Khalid. They Urged PAS Councillors Not To Attend The Exco Meeting In Solidarity With Pakatan Rakyat.

Sungai Pinang assemblyman Datuk Teng Chang Kim.
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Asked whether the five would attend the state exco meeting, Teng said they would show up for work but would not attend the meeting with Khalid. “We will stay in our offices as we have a lot of work to do,” said Teng.

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Wong urged the four remaining PAS councillors not to attend tomorrow’s exco meeting, in solidarity with PR. “Effectively, it’s a strange thing. We have been illegally sacked from the government of the day. We urge our colleagues from PAS not to attend tomorrow’s meeting,” said the Bukit Lanjan assemblyman.

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However, PAS Has Ordered The Four Remaining Exco Members To Carry Out Their Responsibilities As Usual Under Khalid Ibrahim's Administration Until A Decision Is Reached By The Party's Central Committee On 17 August

The four Selangor PAS executive councillors will have to attend today’s executive council meeting to ensure the state government remains in power until the Islamist party meets on August 17.

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The four Selangor executive council members from PAS have been told to carry on as usual under the administration of Menteri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim until a decision is reached by the party’s central committee on Aug 17.

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Party secretary-general Datuk Mustafa Ali issued the directive saying that the state government was still functioning as normal. “The state government still exists, so they must carry out their responsibilities as usual until a new decision is taken,” he was quoted as saying by the party’s organ,Harakahdaily.

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PAS Hoped DAP And PKR Understood The Need For Its Exco Members To Attend The Meeting

PAS secretary-general Mustafa Ali.
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"The meeting of the PAS national leadership on August 17 will have a critical bearing on the future of the six-year-old three-party coalition Pakatan Rakyat," he said in a statement today. "However, PAS's August 17 meeting may be upstaged by what happens in the next 24 hours in the Selangor MB crisis, which may set the seal for the irretrievable break-up of PR," says Lim Kit Siang.

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PAS Central Committee member Khalid Samad said he hoped DAP and PKR understood this, for if it its exco members did not attend the meeting, it will spell the end of the state government and pave the way for the dissolution of the state assembly. "Is this what all of us want?” asked Khalid, who is also the Shah Alam MP.

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Meanwhile, Constitutional Law Experts Say By Removing Pakatan Rakyat From The Government, Khalid Now Has More Power On His Side

Constitutional law experts following developments in the Selangor crisis noted that with his detractors removed from government, Khalid now has more power to exercise his will from within the state administration without being answerable to the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) leadership.

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“Let’s look at it this way — there is someone at the helm who doesn’t seem to be getting the cooperation of members who are supposed to be subordinate to him. “From a management perspective, this is the sensible thing to do,” Nizam told Malay Mail Online when contacted.

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Constitutional lawyer Syahredzan Johan noted that by sacking the six allegedly recalcitrant exco members, Khalid shifted all the leverage of a state government on his side as neither DAP and PKR have any representatives left in the state administration.

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Rarely Seen Deep Sea Creature Washes Up Ashore And It Looks Like An Emo Band Member

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A man discovered a 'bizarre-looking' creature washed up ashore in Southern California on Friday morning, 7 May

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Known as the anglerfish, this creature usually lives more than 3,000ft to 6,000ft deep in the ocean. And yes, if you're wondering, it is a species of fish similar to the one in that scene in Finding Nemo, where Marlin and Dory narrowly escape it.

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Identified as an 18-inch Pacific Footballfish, beach visitor Ben Estes was the first to spot it and alert state park rangers and lifeguards at Crystal Cove State Park.Photos captured by Estes and officials were shared by Davey’s Locker Sportfishing & Whale Watching on Facebook, receiving over 87,000 shares since Saturday.

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"It's one of more than 300 living species of anglerfish from around the world. Though the fish itself is not rare, it is extremely rare to see one this intact along a beach in Southern CA," Davey's Locker wrote in its caption. "It's not known yet why this 18" fish washed ashore almost perfectly preserved, but our partners  @crystalcoveconservancy explained that it's still unclear where this rare find will end up (either with museums/ educational institutions etc), but it is currently housed with CA Department of Fish & Wildlife."

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Anglerfish are known for luring in unsuspecting prey with their dangling luminescent tips that protrude from their heads

They also have sharp teeth, extremely wide mouths, and pliable bodies, which allow them to swallow prey up to twice their size.

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Due to the extremely low-light areas in which they reside, footage of the anglerfish is said to be rarely captured. In 2014, scientists with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute were able to capture remotely operated vehicle (ROV) footage of the creature, claiming it to be the "first-ever footage of a live anglerfish in its deep-sea habitat".According to National Geographic, most anglerfish are less than 12 inches long. However, some can grow up to 3.3ft in length. Only the females have the luminescent glow tip, while the males are solely meant to look for a mate.

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These 2 States Are Offering 50% Off On Traffic Fines Until Next Week

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Now is the time to pay off your traffic summons because the state of Selangor and Kedah will be offering a 50% discount on traffic tickets

According to Selangor Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT), the offer will begin on Tuesday, 20 December and will run until Wednesday, 21 December. Opening hours for the department will be set from 8am to 4pm.The 50% discount will be applicable at all traffic district contingents throughout Selangor.

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As for Kedah, the offer will begin earlier and will run for three days, starting tomorrow, 17 December until Monday, 19 December

The discount will be applicable at all traffic district contingents throughout the state of Kedah. Opening hours for traffic offices in Kedah are set from 8am to 5pm.

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All traffic tickets are applicable for the 50% discount except those issued for the offenses below:

			1. Beating the red light 2. Misuse of the emergency lane3. Road accidents4. Reckless overtaking5. Overtaking on double-lined road6. Car accident tickets7. Court-issued fines8. Non-compoundable tickets (NC)9. Illegal modification of exhaust pipes10. Tickets received during heavy vehicle and security operations

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Is This What the 'Average Woman' from Around The World Looks Like?

Scientists blend thousands of faces together to reveal what the typical woman's face looks like in 41 different countries from around the world

A new project has created an unexpectingtly beguiling reflection of what Mrs Average face looks like out of 41 chosen nations. The project first released in 2011 has once again drawn debate as to the accuracy and meaning of the study

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They were created by scientists, who used hundreds of pictures of women from all over the world. Experimental psychologists at the University of Glasgow photographed women from 41 different nationalities and ethnicities for the experiment.

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The face of the average woman from a variety of countries including England, China and Central Africa has been deduced by scientists

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Using a modern version of the technique pioneered in the late 19th century, multiple images were carefully laid over one another using a computer technology

Using the eyes of the women as a focus, it then worked out the average look of each woman from every region but analysing their faces.

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The average South African, for example, should not be pale-skinned as only 9.2 per cent of the population define themselves as white.
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The method - called 'composite portraiture' - and was first used in the 1880s by Sir Francis Galton.

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The social scientist and cousin of Charles Darwin first created the image of the average face by superimposing multiple portraits of individuals.

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The technique has been used ever since, particularly in the study of 'attractiveness' - which studies people's perception of beauty. However, the results have attracted some controversy - with many saying the results do not reflect reality.

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While many agree that it does make sense the women are all pretty - because averages rule out blemishes - many are perplexed that the women all seem to be in her early twenties -  not the average age of any nationality.

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Those behind the project say that many of the criticisms are explained by the process.
Instead of having a lot of blurry images with undefined features, they say the method averages the shape of the features before blending the images together.

        24tanzania.com

Hundreds of images of women's faces were laid on top of each other before a computer programme created the average around a focal point of their eyes

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The project was inspired by the work of South African photographer Mike Mike - who created a web project several years ago called The Face of Tomorrow

The project saw the photographer compile a collection of people's faces from various cities for a final project while he was studying at Goldsmith's University in London.

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He said: 'Sitting on the underground train, I was intrigued by the sheer diversity of the place – Somalis, Indians, Americans, Zimbabweans, Scandinavians and a hundred other nationalities vying for their place in the metropolis.

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'I thought: “What is this place, what is a Londoner?”
'I thought if one could merge all the people in a place like London one would be looking at the future of that place – one would have some notion of what a Londoner is or will become.'

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Those behind the project say that the method averages the shape of the features before blending the images together - hence why there are no blemishes or imperfections

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Some have been critical of the average images, questioning that why they do not reflect any age range within a country?

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[VIDEO] The Bait: Which Is Better—Landed Properties or High-Rise Buildings?

Buying your first home is definitely a big decision, especially if you're doing it as newlyweds

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The place you buy is so much more than the four walls you'll live in. It's going to be a home, and where you'll start building a family together. It's definitely not something to be taken lightly, particularly when it comes to deciding what kind of property to buy—landed or high-rise?

On this episode of The Bait, we discussed the pros and cons of landed properties vs high-rise buildings, to help newlywed Jenna make her decision.
Watch the video below to see what went down:

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#TeamDownToEarth kicked off the debate with their reasons for preferring landed properties, namely, the space and convenience

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Farouq: "Landed house is relatively bigger and have so much space. Second one, I think it's the best, which is parking kereta right in front of your doorstep. Imagine, having to carry all your grocery bags kan, and then you just step inside the house with no problem."

They also talked about the improved security of landed properties these days, with many developers choosing to build gated and guarded communities

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Raz: "But now there are a lot of developers out there prefer to create their neighbourhood or landed properties with guards and guarded guys."

Then, it was #TeamHighAchievers turn, and they talked about the many amenities that you'll get to enjoy when living in a high-rise building

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Jeremy: "In a high-rise building, you have all kinds of amenities. You have gym, pool, barbecue, launderette, sauna. Okay I tell you, my high-rise building, we have mini-mart, we have mamak."Gowri: "You don't have to leave!"Jeremy: "I don't have to step out of my house!"

They brought up security too, pointing out how they think that high-rise buildings are ultimately safer

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Gowri: "We have 24/7 security, and they actually rotate the guards night and day. So, no one is tired, no one is slacking off on the job. And there's limited access to floors. Sometimes it's even hard for you to go to your neighbour's floor. So, it's so hard for people to come in lah."

Things got heated in the second round, with both sides arguing back and forth about... water tanks? Lollllll.

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Raz: "Okay Gowri, you did mention about the fabulous water tank that you have at your condo. So, when was the last time that your management ever informed you about the condition of your water tank? Have you ever come across this old, faulty storage tanks that's been happening around in Penang condominiums back in 2018, my love?"Gowri: "You're talking about things that happen once in a blue moon. Last year alone, how many water cuts happened that landed properties had no water? And condos were completely fine."

When #TeamHighAchievers pointed out that buying a landed property results in a big financial burden, #TeamDownToEarth countered with the fact that many developers are now coming up with programmes to help first-time homeowners.
For example, EcoWorld's #InstaYours Homeownership Programme.

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Farouq: "So Jenna, this amazing, amazing programme offers flexibility to homeowners to cuba try test stay at a LANDED HOUSE first for a few years before deciding to own it later. And also, the best part is that it's applicable for both ready houses and properties under construction."

But #TeamHighAchievers jumped in to point out that #InstaYours is applicable to high-rise properties too!

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Gowri: "You can also buy a high-rise property with this programme, and you actually don't need to pay any down payment. All you have to pay is a 3-month security deposit. And the best part is Jenna, it's refundable."

The best part about #InstaYours is that you don't have to make up your mind right away, and can take your time to decide if your selected property is truly right for you

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Jeremy: "And you don't have to worry about buying it right away, okay? So the first year you and your husband can try out staying in this nice high-rise apartment. And maybe from the second year onwards, you can decide if you want to convert into an actual mortgage loan, go ahead."Gowri: "And if you buy in your second or third year, you actually get further incentives as well."

Plus, you even get to lock-in the price of your dream home

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Raz: "With #InstaYours, you are able to lock-in the purchase price of the property for the next five years after you move in."

With strong points from both sides, the debate ended with Jenna being more confused than ever hahaha

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If you're just as confused as she is, click here for more information on EcoWorld's #InstaYours Homeownership Programme

Buying your first home is a huge adulting moment. We recently talked about that and other adulting struggles in our latest episode of SAYS Cakap Banyak:

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The Full Story Behind The Ulu Yam Plane Crash

About the plane that crashed

Cessna 172 plane, that crashed deep in the jungle near Empangan Batu, Ulu Yam on Friday evening, is believed to have taken off from the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) base in Subang on a training flight at around 4.50pm.

        thestar.com.my

The Cessna 172 aircraftd which crashed at Empangan Batu, Ulu Yam.
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The aircraft reportedly lost contact with the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) control tower at 5.15pm yesterday when it was flying over the Batu Caves area.

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The 3 victims that survided the crash are members of the Royal Selangor Flying Club. They are being treated at Hospital Selayang.

The pilot, who had identified himself as Capt Saiful, and his two passengers – Syed Haidhar Syed Zulkifli, 25 and Shaiful Zafiq Razali, 24 – are currently being treated at the Selayang Hospital here. One of them is reported to be critical and the other semi-critical.

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One of the victims brought to the Selayang Hospital for treatment
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One of the victim, 25-year-old trainee pilot Syed Haidar Syed Zulkufli's uncle said his nephew was lucky to have escaped with some scratches.

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"When we were informed of the accident at 8.30pm last night, we feared for the worst.
"We immediately notified all the family members and waited at the club while the search was going on," said 50-year-old Ab Aziz Hanipi.

        thestar.com.my

Family members of the victims waits for latest updates on their condition
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He added that at 5am today, his family was assured that all there including Syed Haidar was rescued.
"Upon receiving the news, we rushed to the Ulu Yam dam.

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Another victim brought to the hospital
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According to reports, an attempt to avoid two eagles during windy weather is believed to have been the cause of the crash

Syed Haidhar Syed Zulkifli, 25, one of the trainee pilots, related this to his mother Sharifah Hatun Hanisah Syed Abd Rahman at the Emergency Ward of the Selayang Hospital following their rescue on Saturday.

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Sharifah Hatun, who is the mother of plane crash survivor Syed Haidhar Syed Zulkifli, talking to reporters at Selayang Hospital on Saturday.
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"My son told me that strong winds were blowing when they tried to avoid the eagles, causing the aircraft to lose balance," Sharifah Hatun told reporters at the hospital.

        thestar.com.my

"My son said the winds were very strong and the aircraft could not do a thing, but the pilot was efficient and made a crash landing," she said.
She also stated her disappointment with the media for spreading false news that her son and the two others were killed in the incident.

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Survivor Syed Haidir Syed Zulkflee will continue with his dream of becoming a commercial pilot despite the accident, his father said

Syed Zulkeflee Syed Masron, 50, said his son was determined to follow through with his training and the accident did nothing to dampen his spirit.
"He only has 14 more hours of flying before he gets his private pilot licence and he could not wait to get back to it," he said.

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Syed Zulkeflee.
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Syed Zulkeflee said his family was supportive of Syed Haidir's decision and they were happy that the incident did not cause any trauma for him.
"If a person is destined to die, they could die anywhere.
“There is no point in him giving up his dream over this," he said.

        thestar.com.my


Lelaki Ini Terhibur Tengok, Rakan Sempat Betulkan Ejaan Menu Di Kedai Makan Masa Order

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

Jika kita singgah ke mana-mana restoran, menu adalah perkara wajib dilihat sebelum memesan makanan betul tak?

Iyalah, dengan melihat menu makanan dapat memberikan kita pelbagai pilihan makanan dan minuman.Tetapi, lain pula dengan video di TikTok ini apabila seorang lelaki sempat membetulkan ejaan menu di sebuah kedai makan telah menghiburkan ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

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Betulkan ejaan dalam menu kedai makan

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang lelaki sedang berada di sebuah kedai makan bersama rakannya.Namun, setibanya menu makanan, rakannya itu dengan spontan sempat membetulkan beberapa kesalahan ejaan yang terdapat dalam menu itu.

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"Ni kelas BM ke kedai makan? Haha" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan reaksi lucu mereka selepas melihat video itu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 96.8K views, 12.4K likes dan 128 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Pekerja kedai pun terpaksalah masuk belajar sekali ya :P

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Syabas Has Completed The Upgrading Works That Caused Water Cuts To 577 Klang Valley Areas

The upgrading works which caused water cuts in the Klang Valley were completed yesterday, 24 April, according to Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Syabas)

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The scheduled equipment replacement works at the Sungai Selangor Phase 2 Water Treatment Plant (SSP2) were officially completed at 11pm, Malay Mail reported.

The plant will be reactivated and the process of distributing treated water to the main reservoirs and the main distribution system will be carried out before water is distributed to customers

The process is expected to take 24 hours."The supply recovery will vary from one area to another depending on the geographical location and altitude of customers' premises," the statement read.

The water cuts affected four million consumers in 577 areas in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling, Klang, Shah Alam, Gombak, Kuala Langat, and Kuala Selangor

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The water disruption began at 9am on Wednesday, 24 April.Syabas estimated that some places may take up to 86 hours for full restoration of water supply.

Syabas had advised consumers to store sufficient water before the water cuts. Find out the affected areas here:

                These Six Klang Valley Districts Will Face Water Cuts For Up To 86 Hours

The shutdown will affect 577 areas in the Klang/Shah Alam, Petaling, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Langat, and Kuala Se...

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"Ramai Dah Jadi Mangsa" - Netizen Dedah Taktik Pasangan Warga Asing Scam Orang Di Mall

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Tidak dinafikan, kes jenayah atau penipuan semakin meningkat

Perkara ini sangat membimbangkan seluruh rakyat. Tambahan lagi, rakyat Malaysia yang penuh dengan sifat prihatin ini memang mudah terlibat dalam penipuan. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok yang memaparkan pasangan warga asing dilihat menipu orang di mall telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @lalalanemo Hati hati ya semua jangan mudah terpedayaaaa..  original sound - Hud - huda tak srs

Guna taktik 'beg hilang' supaya orang terpedaya dan bersimpati kepada mereka

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang netizen sedang merakam kejadian penipuan itu di pusat beli-belah di Genting Highland.Apa yang lebih mencuri tumpuan adalah apabila pasangan warga asing itu memakai baju yang sama ke mana-mana pusat beli-belah untuk melakukan penipuan kepada mangsa. Tipu helah mereka adalah pasangan itu akan meraih simpati daripada orang luar dengan penipuan beg hilang. Ramai netizen pernah terkena dan terpedaya dengan penipuan mereka lalu menghulurkan duit. Pada akhir video itu, pasangan itu dilihat melarikan diri setelah kantoi diri mereka dirakam. Lihat video sambungan itu di bawah:

  @lalalanemo Part 2  original sound - Hud - huda tak srs

  @lalalanemo Reply to @mbaknurrrrrr  yang first tu ak rasa die suruh anak dia batuk weh. Sebab budak tu macam batuk main2 depan kami. Kuat plak tu. Dah pahalll  original sound - Hud - huda tak srs

"Sumpah minggu lepas dia ada kat ICT shah alam. dia cakap dari Afganistan dekat pakwe aku, lepas tu cakap beg duit hilang" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 1.2M tontonan, 61K tanda suka dan 1K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Image via @lalalanemo (TikTok)

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Image via @lalalanemo (TikTok)

Ramai rupanya dah kena scam ni. Hati-hati semua!

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[VIDEO] Tengah Syok Tidur, Gadis Ini Tak Sedar Ular Dah Merayap Dekat Kaki

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Setiap orang pasti mempunyai ketakutan atau rasa geli terhadap haiwan yang tidak disukai contohnya seperti ular, lipas dan cicak

Kadangkala kalau nampak haiwan-haiwan itu memang terus automatik menjerit sebab rasa takut. Itu adalah perkara biasa untuk seseorang.Namun, lain pula dengan video yang tular di TikTok ini apabila seorang gadis berkongsi pengalaman menakutkan terjumpa dengan seekor ular semasa dia sedang tidur telah menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @ummuemma0509 3.00 am ! Tengah tidur diaa boleh merayap kat kaki   Oh No - Kreepa

Tak sangka ular naik atas katil semasa sedang tidur

Menerusi video tersebut, seorang gadis berkongsi detik mencemaskan buat dirinya ketika dia sedang enak tidur di bilik.Dia menunjukkan seekor ular sedang berada di atas katilnya. Difahamkan, pada mulanya dia merayap pada kakinya. Dia kemudian terkejut apabila melihat benda itu adalah ular.Kejadian tersebut dikatakan berlaku pada pukul 3 pagi. Mujur saja tiada apa-apa kecederaan yang diberitahu oleh gadis berkenaan.

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Image via @ummuemma0509 (TikTok)

"Pergh ni buat aku tak nak tidur" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut meluahkan rasa takut mereka melihat kejadian tersebut. Malah, ada juga berkongsi pengalaman sama.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 238.7K views, 15.2K likes dan 914 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Image via @ummuemma0509 (TikTok)

Image via @ummuemma0509 (TikTok)

Image via @ummuemma0509 (TikTok)

Image via @ummuemma0509 (TikTok)

Tak boleh bayangkan macam mana dia hadap. Menakutkan!

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