"Our Shop Doesn't Have Special Services" – Salon Raided Following Viral Hairdresser Photos

A marketing gimmick to celebrate the grand opening of a salon in Puchong, Selangor has prompted the police to raid the establishment yesterday, 7 June

AJ Hair Studio, located on Jalan Puteri 7/11 in Bandar Puteri, held its grand opening ceremony on 2 June with a RM1 haircut promotion.In a Facebook post, the salon shared photos of its first day of business. One of the photos shows a white Ferrari with two women leaning on the luxury car, while other photos show the salon receiving many flower stands.The salon is run by Thai-speaking Jeyn, who is the Puchong branch director of AJ Hair Studio. Jeyn can be seen busy serving the first batch of customers at the premises in the photos.

Image via AJ Hair Studio Puchong (Facebook)

Image via AJ Hair Studio Puchong (Facebook)

However, it was not the RM1 haircut promotion that got Jeyn and the salon into trouble.
Instead, it was photos of slinky-dressed models serving customers that got the salon raided by the police.

Photos of the models serving customers at AJ Hair Studio have since been deleted from its timeline.

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"Our shop [doesn't] have special services!" the salon clarified in a Facebook update yesterday."[Whoever asks] my shop again, I will screenshot and report [it to the] police."It noted that the "picture is for funny only".

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In a separate update, AJ Hair Studio shared a police report denying that it offers massage services

"Our shop is just a normal hair studio. Don't take my model pictures and share to other groups again and edit the caption (to say that) our shop has special services," it wrote last night."The models [are] just our grand opening models. Don't think too much, please. Have a nice day guys!"

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In its latest Facebook post today, 8 June, AJ Hair Studio announced that it will broadcast a livestream to clarify everything that has happened over the past few days."Thanks for [the] support and those who share the news," it wrote.


11-Year-Old Girl Is Selling Waffles During MCO To Raise Funds For Stray Animals In Penang

With the recent Movement Control Order (MCO) extension, it's been a tough time for animal shelters, with many struggling to feed the animals in their care as well as strays on the street

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Since many pet shops and eateries are closed, it's been difficult for animal shelters to get enough kibble or leftover food to feed these animals. Sadly, this means many of our furry friends are going hungry.

After hearing the sad news, 11-year-old Caitlin Tang decided to raise funds for strays by making and selling homemade waffles

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Hailing from Penang, Caitlin first came up with the idea after passing some of her delicious homemade treats to a neighbour."I've had lots of time to experiment making desserts during this MCO. One day, I made waffles and decided to give some to my neighbour. He commented on how yummy they were and told me I should sell them... And that's what I did! I can now get funds to donate to the shelters," said Caitlin.

An entrepreneur at heart, she even designed her own marketing flyer to promote her waffles and worked on the costing herself

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"My school, St. Christopher's, taught us a subject on entrepreneurship and I was really interested in it. We had to create our marketing plan, find the right product to sell, and do our own costing for Market Day. That knowledge coupled with what my dad always shared with me really helped me a lot," exclaimed the 11-year-old.

Upon learning of her idea, Caitlin's parents were so supportive that they even helped her set up her own e-commerce site

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Her dad, Charles Tang, a serial technopreneur who runs his own e-commerce store platform, InstanteStore.com took three days together with his team to create a restaurant delivery system where you can easily upload your menu and place your order. Customers can also pre-order in advance, selecting the day and time of delivery.“During this MCO, I got to spend a lot more time with my little girl since I’m working from home. I had more time to explain to her about what I do and discuss about how COVID-19 is affecting people around us. When she told me about her idea of setting shop so that she could raise funds to help the animal shelters, I told her to go for it!” said Charles.

Together, the father-daughter team started selling to the residents at their apartment blocks, and within the first hour of putting up her site, Caitlin had three orders for eight waffles

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This inspired Caitlin to get the word out, and her parents were more than happy to help her deliver orders to residents around Tanjung Tokong and Tanjung Bungah. Now, she's busy whipping up dozens of waffles every day for hungry customers.Here's what some customers had to say about the homemade waffles:

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Since launching her project on 19 April, Caitlin has collected a total of RM2,364. While she's been busy keeping up with the orders, one thing that has stood out for Caitlin is how naturally generous people have been during these tough times."The most sales I've had in a day was 12 orders for 46 waffles! But the craziest thing was when one of my customers decided to give me RM1,000 instead of RM28 for eight waffles! Thanks to him and other customers, we've managed to raise so much more money than expected," said the young entrepreneur.

Caitlin has donated her proceeds to local animal shelters like 4PAWS and IAPWA Penang, who were grateful for the help

If you're in Penang and stay in Tanjung Tokong or Tanjung Bungah, head over to Caitlin's Waffles to order your yummy homemade treats today. Plus, it's all for a good cause! ;)

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Tular Video Tengah Syok Naik Buaian Dekat Sungai, Sekali Lain Pula Yang Jadi. Alamak!

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Aktiviti berkelah di sungai bersama keluarga dan kawan-kawan sememangnya dapat menghilangkan stres setelah penat bekerja

Air sungai yang sejuk serta pemandangan hijau yang tenang dapat membuatkan kita lebih rileks menikmati waktu hujung minggu.Lebih-lebih lagi kalau dapat mandi air terjun dan terdapat permainan air seperti buaian di kawasan sungai itu, pasti lagi syok bukan?Namun, lain pula yang terjadi kepada seorang gadis ini apabila dia terpaksa menahan malu ketika sedang bermain buaian di sungai bersama kawannya. Video itu telah tular di laman TikTok dan mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat rakaman penuh tersebut di bawah:

  @official.byy Ya allah .. tak tahu nak kesian ke nak gelak   original sound  - Chino Bee

Seronok nak hayun buaian laju-laju, sekali tergelincir jatuh

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh pengguna bernama Chino Bee, kelihatan dua orang gadis ketika itu sedang mandi di sungai manakala salah seorang daripada mereka menaiki buaian yang disediakan di situ.Namun, sesuatu berlaku di akhir video tersebut sehingga mencetuskan dekah ramai. Gadis itu terlalu excited menghayun buaian dan apabila dia cuba terjun ke sungai, badannya pula terhentak dan tersangkut di palang buaian.

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"Weh kesian, tapi maafkan saya tergelak. Percayalah dia lagi rasa malu daripada sakit" - Warganet

Selepas tularnya video tersebut yang kini meraih 249K views, 26K likes serta 732 shares di TikTok, rata-rata warganet turut terhibur melihat tragedi memalukan itu.Ramai juga yang merasa kesian dengan gadis berkenaan, namun mereka tidak dapat menahan ketawa kerana cara dia jatuh itu sememangnya lucu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Ya ampun, mesti sakit tak terkata tu. Next time hati-hati okay sis!

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Three Perak Robbers Knocked Over A Man And Robbed Him Of RM7

A viral video shows a man in Kilang Perindustrian Pengkalan 2, Perak being knocked down from his bicycle by three motorcyclists

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The video, uploaded by Info Roadblock JPJ/Polis on Facebook, shows three motorcyclists surrounding a man before knocking him off his bicycle.

The man, who is allegedly a Bangladeshi, is then seen struggling with one of the motorcyclists

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The Facebook page alleges that the man lost RM7 in the struggle, but suffered severe injuries to his face and body.

The incident has left many netizens furious, with many condemning the robbers

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One netizen called the snatch thieves "heartless"."Maybe his wife back in their hometown is pregnant. His parents are unwell. He came here to look for a living but you guys robbed him instead until he fell on the tar. You think these people see their children and wife once a week is it, they only meet them every five to six years."

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"He was only carrying RM7. Maybe he wanted to buy food to 'buka puasa'. May he be successful in life," wrote another netizen.

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Meanwhile, another netizen wished for all snatch thieves, robbers, and rapists to be run over by a lorry.


Buat Apa Harini, Tengok Porno Ke? - Dikecam Di Twitter, Ini Respon Sinis Amalina Che Bakri

Masihkah anda ingat lagi bekas pelajar cemerlang SPM 2004, Nur Amalina Che Bakri yang kini sedang mengukir kariernya di London sebagai doktor pakar bedah?

Baru-baru ini, kecoh di laman Twitter apabila terdapat seorang pengguna laman tersebut cuba mengecam Amalina selepas beliau memuat naik status mengenai cara penjagaan rambut pada akaun Twitter miliknya.

Status yang dimuat naiknya itu telah mendapat lebih 500 retweets dan 1000 likes

For those of you who asked, yesss it’s my real hair, I don’t use extensions darling, and there’s no top secret, I just wash my hair everyday wth conditioner, use kerastase hair treatment, blow dry, hair curlers, and volume hair spray, voila!— Amalina Bakri (@DrAmalinaBakri) December 15, 2017

Beliau pada mulanya hanya berkongsi tips penjagaan rambut yang diamalkannya untuk mengekalkan rambut yang sihat.Amalina kelihatan seringkali berkongsi tips dari pelajaran, pekerjaan sampai tips penjagaan diri bersama pengikutnya. Namun, tanpa diduga perkongsiannya kali ini telah mendapat reaksi negatif daripada seorang pengguna laman sosial berkenaan.

"Rugi-rugi, belajar jauh-jauh jadi macam ini," sindir beliau kepada Amalina yang sedang berkongsi tips penjagaan rambut

All hail the Queen!! pic.twitter.com/PuT91cOJwr— muhd izzwan (@_Boscoe) December 15, 2017

Namun, dengan bersahaja Amalina, yang kini sedang menjalani latihan surgikal di The Royal College of Surgeons of England telah membalas sindiran tersebut dengan menulis:"Oh yeke? Rugi ke? On my night shift today, I operated on 2 people, 1 almost died and 1 almost lost his leg. What did you do today? Watching porn?"Lelaki tersebut akhirnya meminta maaf dan menggunakan alasan tersalah post sebelum deactivate akaun Twitter miliknya itu. Inilah yang dikatakan dah lempar batu sembunyi tangan.Dalam masa yang sama jawapan balas Amalina itu telah mendapat banyak sokongan dari netizen.

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Bila dah viral, mula lah episod netizen menjalankan tugas sebagai "detektif" di media sosial

 pic.twitter.com/ERZHjTdUbD—  (@itsbabydaisyyyy) December 15, 2017

Netizen mendapati bahawa lelaki tersebut telah meninggalkan komen pada seorang bintang porno.Err... what???

Terus deactivate ha kauu... pic.twitter.com/UlF2agz6Uv— The Mamu™ (@The_Mamu) December 15, 2017

Selepas kejadian itu, lelaki itu terus deactivate akaun Twitternya.

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Padan muka kau!

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Gadis Ini Cuba Pakai 'High Heels' Selepas Tiga Tahun Tinggal, Sekali Jatuh Tersungkur Pula

Dalam kehidupan ini, kita tidak akan terlepas dalam situasi yang memalukan

Perkara ini selalunya berpunca daripada kecuaian diri sendiri. Sebagai contoh, pasti ada di antara kita yang pernah terjatuh di hadapan orang ramai bukan? Memang sangat memalukan jika dikenang kembali. Sama seperti sebuah video yang tular baru-baru ini berkenaan seorang gadis yang terjatuh gara-gara memakai kasut tinggi telah membuatkan ramai terhibur. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @nuraisyahfarhad_ #ad rakaman yg tk dpt dielak , lps 3 tahun tk pakai heels tinggi ni  #fyp #jatuh #heels #fyp #fyplah  original sound  - نورايشه فرحد

Jatuh tersungkur di tengah jalan raya, rakan boleh pula tak tolong tapi gelak dulu

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @nuraisyahfarhad_, kelihatan dia merakam detik rakannya pertama kali berjalan setelah tiga tahun tidak memakai kasut tinggi. Namun, apa yang melucukan adalah apabila rakannya itu berjalan dengan sangat laju sehingga membuatkan dia terjatuh tersungkur di tengah jalan raya. Gadis itu pula tidak membantu rakannya malah boleh pula bantai gelak dahulu.

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"Luar gelak tapi dalam sakit tu syahdu betul terpeleot adoi hahaha, sometimes I pun trauma juga tapi nak cantik must go on" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan yang kini telah meraih 350.9K views, 44.1K likes dan 737 shares di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan kejadian gadis itu jatuh tersungkur lepas tiga tahun tidak memakai kasut tinggi.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Aduhai, sorry tak dapat nak tahan gelak. Itulah dah tahu lama tak pakai high heels boleh pula dia jalan laju-laju :'D

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Do You 'Sayang' Your Car A Bit Too Much? You Might Be Able To Relate To These...

1. Nobody drives your car other than you. NOBODY!

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You're convinced that your car will get ruined or something bad will happen to it the minute someone else drives it.

2. You really, really HATE it when someone slams your car door

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BE. GENTLE. It's not that difficult!

3. Your passengers better not even think about changing the radio station or music without asking for permission

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How dare they press the buttons of your immaculate stereo system and leaving their vile fingerprints!

4. When bird poop lands on your window, you gotta stop your car immediately to wipe it off or it'll be on your mind the whole journey

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*eye twitches*

5. Your car is basically your 'baby' and you secretly talk to it when no one’s looking

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If given the choice to choose between your family and your car... (shhh, nobody needs to know the answer!)

6. One tiny scratch on your car - which probably only you would notice - and all hell will break loose

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REACTION:

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Nope, not overreacting at all. Totally appropriate response!

7. The rule of thumb when it comes to eating or drinking in your car? Just don't.

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Your car, your rules. Learn it, live it, respect it!

8. You feel uneasy when you have to park your car somewhere unfamiliar and dodgy-looking

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"The parking safe wan ah? Will kena scratches or not? Scared lah!"

9. You don't mind spending $$$ on modifications for your car, or as you'd prefer to call it - 'an investment'

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Your car can bet on getting only the best rims, top window tint, etc.

10. Your car goes to the 'spa' more than you do

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If it's not at the 'spa', they can bet on you to still be giving them a nice wash and polish at home.

11. You have a group of car buddies and all you talk about is well... your cars!

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Nobody understands you better than them!

12. You have a 'blacklist' of people you avoid having in your car because they're messy or smelly

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They better not leave a mess or light a cigarette in your car!


Popular Penang Cafe Now Delivers Its Indulgent Cheesecakes To KL

A famous cafe in Penang that previously went viral for its century egg cheesecake is now delivering its cakes to KL!

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No longer limited to just Penang, Moody Cow Cafe recently announced that it can deliver about 23 different cheesecake flavours, including their bestsellers with cempedak, salted egg yolk, and durian

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Image via Moody Cow Cafe/Facebook

Image via Moody Cow Cafe/Facebook

Other than creating unique combinations, many reviews claim that the cafe makes some of the "richest cheesecakes in Malaysia", which is another reason why it became popular.

At the moment, they aren't delivering the century egg cheesecake. However, the cafe told SAYS that their flavours change daily so do check with them which ones are available!

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Each slice can be shared among three to four people and weighs a whopping 300g to 550g, which is roughly the same size or more than a full cake!

The price of each slice starts from RM34 onwards and the delivery fee is RM35. However, if you order five slices or more, the delivery costs RM19. And if you get the whole cake or 10 slices and above, delivery is free! Not too bad a price considering that it can be shared and is coming all the way from Penang.

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Image via Moody Cow Cafe/Facebook

Orders must be made three days in advance. To enquire, just drop them a message on WhatsApp.Contact:+6017-4839002+6010-2495111Check out their Facebook page here.

Got a lot of food recommendations? Let us know in our new SAYS Makan Buddies Facebook Group!

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Here's another Penang store that has everyone talking with this recent ice cream flavour:

                Your Childhood Cough Syrup Is Now An Ice Cream Flavour In Malaysia

Who said ice cream isn't good for cough? :p

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"Call Pukul 3 Pagi, Lelaki Yang Jawab" - Gadis Kongsi Kisah 'Ditemani' Hantu Masa Tidur

Sebelum ini sudah pasti ramai antara kita yang pernah mengalami pengalaman menakutkan dikacau ‘sesuatu’ lebih-lebih pada lewat tengah malam ketika sedang lena dibuai mimpi

Mereka yang pernah mengalaminya pasti merasakan makhluk halus ini benar-benar wujud manakala mereka yang tidak pernah merasainya pasti mengatakan ia hanya khayalan semata-mata. Pelbagai cerita dikongsikan, ada yang cuba mencari sendiri entiti ini untuk membuktikan kewujudannya malahan ada juga yang masih mencari penjelasan yang logikal.

Seorang gadis melalui laman Twitter dengan nama @jihaiyha telah berkongsikan kisahnya ditemani makhluk halus pada lewat tengah malam dalam bentuk thread

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Baca perkongsiannya di bawah:

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Penulis turut berkongsikan screenshot perbualan pesanan ringkas dengan teman lelakinya

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Penulis telah menceritakan kisah ini kepada ayahnya

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Penulis juga telah memberi beberapa nasihat kepada gadis-gadis diluar sana

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5 Things We Can All Learn From Julian Yee’s Path To Becoming A World-Class Athlete

Julian Yee made headlines last year when he became the first-ever Malaysian to qualify for the Winter Olympics

The 20-year-old figure skater is a force to be reckoned with! Not only is Julian a five-time Malaysian senior national champion, he also brought pride to the country when he won Gold at the 2017 SEA Games. Now he'll be representing Malaysia on the world stage at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics!But Julian's journey to the top hasn't always been smooth sailing... and that's why we love him even more.

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Julian started from humble beginnings and has dealt with financial struggles from the start. He and his mum have both worked hard to achieve the seemingly unachievable, funding his own trainings, buying equipment, and seeking out coaches who could bring him to the next level.As a teenager, Julian was looked down on in the international arenas but he continued to dig deep and defy the odds.His story is an inspiration to Malaysians, one of grit, strength, and positivity!

Together with Samsung, Julian is telling his #DoWhatYouCant story. Here's what we learned from him:

1. Dream big... then actually do something about it

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Representing your country and participating in the Winter Olympics is a pretty huge dream for a 12 year old. But that was Julian's goal, and he sure followed through!In 2009, Julian joined the Korean Dream Program in Pyeongchang. The program inspired him to be a better athlete. 9 years later and a lot of hard work, Julian is representing Malaysia in the games.

2. Give thanks and appreciate everyone that helped you along the way

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Despite his huge success as a pro athlete, Julian never fails to thank the people who have helped him on his journey. Followers of Julian's Instagram will know how often he posts his appreciation of the fans, friends, and family that made him who he is.<3 you too, Julian!

3. Embrace setbacks and find another way to get what you want

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You know what they say, where there's a will, there's a way! Both Julian and his family have made many sacrifices to get him where he is today. Did you know all his training fees, coaching, and equipment is self-funded?Despite being the first Malaysian to ever qualify for the Winter Olympics, he still faces financial setbacks. The lack of training facilities and experienced coaches in Malaysia means that Julian has to train overseas, which is expensive. He splits his training between China, South Korea, and Canada as he cannot afford proper long-term training. Now that's dedication!

4. Always give your best in everything you do

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While many of us focus on putting all our effort only into the things we enjoy, Julian believes that everyone should "strive to be better than who you were yesterday." You may assume that school took a backseat while Julian started to pursue his career as a figure skater. However it's not the case! As a schoolboy, he was head prefect and house captain, all while skating competitively. Now, he's taking a gap year to focus on the Winter Olympics, but hopes to resume his university studies right after the games are over.

5. Take on life with a positive attitude

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Even though Julian works super hard, he never takes himself too seriously and is always up to have fun. Whether good or bad, he believes in taking on life with a positive attitude. Every mistake is a lesson learned.

Inspired by Julian's story, Samsung has released a new short film that brings his #dowhatyoucant story to life

'Julian and his Magical Skates' was illustrated entirely on a Samsung Galaxy Note8, and tells the story of our inspiring Malaysian figure skater who defied the odds to make it to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang.Watch the awesome film here:

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Julian will be competing on Chor Yat, the first day of Chinese New Year, and we can't wait to cheer him on!

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Find out more about the Samsung Galaxy Note8 now!


"Apa Itu Fidyah?" - Info Penting & Kadar Bayaran Fidyah Mengikut Negeri Masing-Masing

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Sedar tak sedar, bulan Ramadan akan tiba beberapa hari saja lagi

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Setuju atau tidak, masa berjalan dengan sangat pantas zaman sekarang. Rasanya baru saja kita menyambut Hari Raya Aidilfitri tahun lepas, tiba-tiba dah nak masuk bulan puasa tahun baharu.Tidak dinafikan, perasaan teruja itu pasti ada. Tetapi, sebelum menyambut bulan Ramadan, ada perkara yang lebih penting untuk kita langsaikan iaitu Fidyah.Mungkin ada di antara kita terlepas pandang atau sengaja tidak ambil peduli tentang apa itu sebenarnya Fidyah.

Fidyah ialah denda dikenakan bagi seseorang yang tidak dapat menggantikan puasanya di bulan Ramadan pada sesuatu tahun sehinggalah tiba Ramadan tahun berikutnya

Hukum Fidyah adalah wajib dilangsaikan mengikut bilangan hari yang ditinggalkan. Jika tidak ditunaikan, ia akan menjadi tanggungan hutang kepada Allah SWT.Fidyah tidak dikenakan kepada sebarangan orang. Hanya golongan tertentu saja yang wajib membayar Fidyah. Antaranya wanita hamil, orang yang telah meninggal dunia, ibu yang menyusukan anak, wanita uzur daripada menunaikan puasa wajib, musafir dan pesakit yang tidak menggantikan puasa pada tahun ia ditinggalkan serta golongan yang melambatkan ganti puasa.

Kadar Fidyah pula dikira berdasarkan kadar harga beras semasa iaitu sebanyak secupak. Tetapi, ia berubah mengikut harga yang ditetapkan pemerintah setiap tempat atau negeri.

Beras tersebut hendaklah diberi makan kepada fakir miskin dan bukan berbentuk wang tunai, pakaian dan sebagainya.Berikut di bawah merupakan cara mengira kadar bayaran Fidyah:Formula kiraan: [Bilangan Hari Tidak Berpuasa X Kadar Fidyah]7 hari x RM4.00 = RM28.00Formula kiraan: [Bilangan Hari Tidak Berpuasa X Kadar Fidyah X Bilangan Tahun Yang Ditinggalkan]7 hari x RM4.00 x 3 tahun = RM84.00

Di sini kami kongsikan kadar bayaran Fidyah mengikut negeri-negeri di seluruh Malaysia untuk tahun 2022/2023:

Selangor- RM2.00 / RM4.00 / RM6.00 (ikut jenis beras) sehari- Gandaan - Kalkulator online - Bayaran online melalui https://www.zakatselangor.com.my/

Wilayah Persekutuan- RM4.00 sehari- Gandaan (pilihan atas kemampuan)- Kalkulator online - Bayaran online melalui www.zakat2u.com.my

Kedah- RM1.80 sehari- Gandaan (pilihan atas kemampuan)- Kalkulator online - Bayaran online melalui www.maik.gov.my/e-fidyah

Melaka- RM1.80 sehari- Gandaan - Kalkulator online - Bayaran online melalui https://ebayar.melaka.gov.my/

Perak- RM1.90 sehari- Gandaan - Kalkulator online - Bayaran online melalui https://fidyah.maiamp.gov.my/

Negeri Sembilan- RM1.90 sehari- Gandaan - Kalkulator online - Bayaran online melalui https://www.zakatns2u.biz/fidyah

Perlis- RM5.00 sehari- Pindahan nombor akaun BIMB (090 100 1000 2497)

Terengganu- RM1.75 sehari- Gandaan- Kalkulator online- Pindahan nombor akaun BIMB (1301 7010 056 952)- Nama: Sumber Am / Baitulmal

Johor- RM1.75 / RM3.25 (ikut jenis beras) sehari- Gandaan- Tiada kalkulator & bayaran online

Pulau Pinang- RM1.75 sehari- Gandaan- Kalkulator online- Bayaran online & kaunter melalui https://zakatpenang.com/kaedah-bayaranzakat/

Pahang- RM1.75 sehari- Gandaan - Kalkulator online - Bayaran online melalui https://zakatpahang.my/fidyah/

Kelantan- RM1.75 sehari- Gandaan- Kalkulator online- Bayaran online melalui https://zakat.e-maik.my/v8/fidyah.php

Sarawak- RM1.75 sehari- Gandaan- Tiada kalkulator & bayaran online

Sabah- RM1.75 sehari- Gandaan - Kalkulator online - Pindahan nombor akaun MAYBANK (5601 4868 5147)- Nama: Perbadanan Baitulmal Negeri Sabah

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Semoga perkongsian ini memberi manfaat buat anda untuk lebih cakna tentang cara bayar Fidyah. Selamat menyambut Ramadan Al Mubarak buat semua umat Islam! :)


Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival Is Back, And You Could Win Up To RM60,000

This Spotlight is sponsored by Taobao.

It’s that time of the year again! Are you ready for another 24-hour online shopping bonanza?

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The most anticipated online sale—Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, is back with 180,000 participating brands and over 15 million products

Leading up to the actual 11.11 sale, Taobao is also giving away awesome prizes of up to RM60,000 when you shop using the Taobao Lite app and recruit your friends to sign up.

Here’s how you can stand a chance to win prizes up to RM60,000:

STAGE 1: Recruit friends to sign up on Taobao Lite

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Enjoy an RM30 rebate red packet with every friend you recruit, who successfully registers and makes a purchase. You can enjoy rebates up to the third friend, which means you can get a total of RM90 in this first stage alone.

STAGE 2: Be the fastest to recruit the most number of friends to win RM600 red packets

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Once you’ve successfully recruited three friends, you’ll be entitled to win shopping red packets worth RM600 and move on to the final stage. There will be 1,110 red packets up for grabs at this stage, with winners being judged based on speed and number of recruitments.

STAGE 3: Recruit 10 friends and more for a chance at the RM60,000 grand prize

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For the lucky ones who reach this stage, you’ll get a chance to walk away with the grand prize, which includes exclusive products and cash vouchers worth up to RM60,000. Only one winner will be chosen, so make sure you recruit as many friends as fast as you can.

For those of you who are ready to take part in the 11.11 sale, download the Taobao Lite app for a better shopping experience

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You'll get to enjoy awesome benefits when using the Taobao Lite app to shop:Browse through millions of items from your mobile phoneEnjoy easy navigationSave on shipping with Taobao's official logistics, now covering MalaysiaSecure payment process; pay only after you've received your itemsA brand new Lite version that's faster and takes up less phone storage

Start inviting your friends to shop with Taobao Lite app and get awesome rewards. Download it on the App Store or Google Play today!

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For the latest updates, stay tuned to our 11.11 feed.

If you're still new to Taobao, here's a crash course:

                From Sign Up To Payment: Here's A Complete English Guide To Shopping On Taobao

We're here to help.

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Apple Engineer Talks About The New MacBook In 'Rare Footage'

Apple's new MacBook is the biggest revolution the MacBook line has seen in a decade. Featuring a mobile processor, just one USB-C port and a 480p front camera, it's priced at USD1,299. "Just who the heck at Apple signed off on this thing?!" some fans might be asking.

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Well, thanks to an Apple engineer speaking about the design process of the new MacBook, the truth behind what went through Jony and Tim's heads is out:

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PS: It's definitely not true. But it's surely funny as hell!

Whether you love or hate the new MacBook, if the video made you laugh your heart out, be sure to share this among your friends! :D


Tak Tahu Nak Masak Apa? Ini 5 Food Content Creator Yang Boleh Anda Ikuti

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Memasak boleh dikatakan sebagai satu bakat yang sangat hebat dan antara hobi yang digemari ramai

Pada zaman sekarang yang penuh dengan teknologi, semua orang boleh memasak hanya dengan melihat video yang dimuat naik di Internet. Cakap sahaja nak masak apa, pasti resepi sudah sedia ada!Jika kalian buntu nak masak apa ataupun ingin mencuba resepi baru, ini 5 food content creator yang anda boleh ikuti!

1. Che Nom

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Youtuber serba boleh yang berasal dari Kedah ini mempunyai hampir 1.66 juta subscribers di YouTube. Che Nom berkongsi resepinya sejak tahun 2013 dan telah berjaya memuat naik sebanyak 270 video masakan untuk tontonan umum.Che Nom sememangnya mahir memasak tidak kira masakan Melayu klasik, western, Thai, dan banyak lagi. Beliau juga banyak berkongsi resepi kuih-muih serta pencuci mulut.Resepi Che Nom diakui anti-gagal, maka anda semua boleh ikuti Che Nom di YouTube, Instagram dan Twitter.

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2. Khairulaming

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Siapa sahaja yang tidak mengenali tagline ‘Hey, what’s up guys?’, betul tak? Food content creator terkenal ini sudah berkongsi resepi sejak tahun 2018 dan telah berjaya meraih hampir 3.4 juta followers di Instagram. Khairulaming sangat digemari masyarakat di Malaysia oleh kerana resepinya yang ringkas dan mudah.Video masakannya sangat dinanti-nantikan apabila tiba bulan Ramadan kerana beliau akan berkongsi 30 resepi untuk 30 hari. Tambahan lagi, beliau juga merupakan pengasas Sambal Nyet.Inginkan resepi semudah ABC? Ikuti Khairulaming di Instagram, TikTok dan Twitter.

  @khairulaming Puasa Day 13 - Sardin Telur Pecah  #BukaPuasa #Sahur #ramadanlive #SardinTelurPecah  original sound - Khairulaming  - Khairulaming

3. Nahlah Rasul

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Mempunyai 1 juta pengikut di TikTok, food content creator ini gemar berkongsi resepi dessert yang comel serta mouth-watering.Walaupun usianya masih muda, Nahlah sememangnya berbakat dalam membuat kek serta pencuci mulut. Jika kalian tengok rupa kek yang dibuat, pasti rasa sayang sangat untuk dimakan.Teringin buat kek atau dessert yang comel? Ikuti Nahlah di Instagram, TikTok dan Twitter.

  @nahlahrsl Reply to @ghudyniz  I made the strawberry version   original sound - nahlahrsl - nahlahrsl

4. Danish Harraz

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Walaupun berumur 15 tahun, tidak menjadi halangan bagi Danish Harraz untuk berkongsi minatnya dalam bidang masakan. Chef cilik ini bukan sahaja pandai memasak dan baking, malah dia juga bijak dalam bidang bisnes.Kalian pasti terpegun melihat kebolehannya memasak pada usia muda. Mempunyai sebanyak 251K followers di Instagram, chef cilik ini sememangnya disukai ramai.Dapatkan resepi-resepi menarik dengan mengikuti Danish Harraz di Instagram dan Twitter.

        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by FOUNDER OF DANISH'S RED KITCHEN (@danish.harraz)

5. Hamdan Mubarak

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Mempunyai sebanyak 1.1 juta pengikut di TikTok, food content creator ini sering menjadi rujukan. Daripada minuman, lauk-pauk Melayu hingga masakan western, beliau ada resepinya.Masakannya memang sangat menyelerakan, maka tidak hairanlah ramai yang suka melihat content Hamdan Mubarak.Dapatkan inspirasi masakan dengan mengikuti Hamdan Mubarak di TikTok dan Instagram.

  @hamdanmubarak_ Sambal Telur Puyuh untuk harini  #BukaPuasa #hamdanmasak #ramadan #myfoodie  Hari Raya - IamNeeta & Najwa Latif & Mimie Haris & Deanna Hussin

Jadi, inilah 5 food content creator yang kalian boleh rujuk. Selamat mencuba!

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This Could Be The Best Look At The iPhone 7 Plus

With Apple’s annual update right around the corner, we’re finally getting a good idea of what to expect from the next-generation iPhone

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Unbox Therapy (one of YouTube’s most popular channels with over 5 million subscribers) has shared a hands-on video showcasing what he’s calling an iPhone 7 Plus prototype.

Also rumoured to be called the 'iPhone 7 Pro', the detailed hands-on video shows the major hardware changes coming to the larger model

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iPhone 7 (top) vs iPhone 6s Plus (bottom).
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The video shows off the dual lens system of the 7 Plus that will likely be absent in the standard iPhone 7. The headphone jack has been also removed. Twin speakers and the inclusion of a Smart Connector are placed at the bottom of the blue colour mock model.

Comparing to the iPhone 6s Plus, the video also found that the iPhone 7 Plus is slightly slimmer

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The host, Lewis Hilsenteger, used a digital caliper to measure the two devices. The iPhone 7 Plus measured at 7.14mm while the iPhone 6s Plus comes in at 7.18mm. However, do take the measurements with a grain of salt as the iPhone 7 Plus is a mock model.

Instead of using one of the typical colours we’ve seen floating around, the mock model has a blue finish, which is widely rumoured to be one of the new colours that'll be added to the new iPhone 7 line

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Last year, Apple introduced the rose gold colour when it announced the iPhone 6 lineup. It's pretty possible that the company would throw in one or two new colour selections for the iPhone 7.

Watch the full video below:

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It's likely that the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are now at the mass production stage in the run up for the release and unveiling in September. Expect more leaks in the days to come!

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Are you liking what you see about the iPhone 7 thus far? Let us know in the comments below!


"Hilang Penat" - Gelagat Lelaki Jemput Isteri Balik Kerja Ini Bikin Netizen Cemburu

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Memiliki pasangan yang memahami juga merupakan satu rezeki

Setiap pasangan yang sudah berkahwin menginginkan satu kehidupan yang bahagia serta kondisi hidup yang selesa. Perkara yang paling penting dalam mengekalkan keharmonian rumah tangga ialah setiap pasangan perlu menerima baik buruk pasangan dan merendahkan ego apabila membuat satu keputusan.Sebagai manusia yang mempunyai hati dan jiwa, mendambakan seorang pasangan yang manja dan clingy juga mampu membantu kita menghilangkan stres dan kekusutan masalah hidup. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok berkaitan seorang suami yang menjemput isterinya pulang dari kerja dengan telatah yang sangat comel.

  @featfitriezz96 Yeay dah Balik  #fyp #esekeli  Monkeys Spinning Monkeys - Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey

Seronok sangat si suami ini, sudah lama berkahwin tetapi masih sweet

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @featfitriezz96 di TikToknya, pemilik akaun tersebut merakamkan momen ketika menjemput isterinya pulang dari tempat kerja. Gelagat dan reaksinya menjadi perhatian warganet kerana terlihat comel dan 'gedik'.Menurut ruangan komen netizen, pasangan tersebut bakal menimang cahaya mata kerana isterinya sedang sarat mengandung. Warganet turut mendoakan agar pasangan tersebut kekal bahagia dan diberikan kesenangan hidup. Benarlah kata orang dulu-dulu, ada jarum hendaklah ada benangnya.

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"Semput bini tu bang, dah la baru lepas habis kerja ajak lari pula" - Netizen

Tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan kecomelan pasangan ini.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video tersebut meraih 299.3K views, 5.7K likes dan 164 comments.Berikut di bawah merupakan komen dari warganet di TikTok:

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Jealous! orang single boleh main jauh-jauh :')

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Cara Buat Thai Green Tea Latte Paling Senang. 6 Minit Dah Siap!

Setiap kali makan dekat kedai Thai, memang tak sah kalau tak order segelas Green Tea Latte!

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Nak lagi tempting, banyak gerai-gerai minuman sekarang pun dah ada Thai Green Tea Latte ni dalam menu!

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Bila cuaca panas, memang terangkat bila pekena segelas. Dengan teksturnya yang lemak berkrim (dan warnanya yang comel!), memang tak boleh resist!

Tapi, korang tahu tak sebenarnya minuman ni sangat senang nak dibuat sendiri di rumah?
RESIPI DI SINI:

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Bahan-bahan:- 2 sudu besar teh hijau Thai - 6 sudu besar susu pekat- 4 sudu besar susu cair- 500ml air panas- AisKalau nak lagi best:- Serbuk teh hijau- Whipped cream- Extra susu cair Cara-cara:1. Bancuh teh hijau dan biarkan selama 5 minit2. Tapis air teh dan blend bersama susu pekat dan susu cair3. Hidang dalam jag / gelas berisi ais 4. Kalau nak lagi berkrim: Tambah susu cair! 5. Kalau tak berapa kisah pasal diet: Tambah whipped cream dan taburkan serbuk teh hijau!

BONUS: Kalau di kedai, segelas macam ni je dah RM10 ke atas. Tapi kalau buat sendiri, kosnya tak sampai RM5 untuk satu jag 500ml ;)

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PS. Teh hijau Thai ni dijual oleh ramai stokis seluruh Malaysia, boleh rujuk di Google untuk stokis terdekat

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Most Tracked Flight In History: Here's Why US House Speaker's Plane Got The World Watching

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The world is holding its breath with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the Indo-Pacific region, especially to Taiwan.
Her visit to the island nation yesterday, 2 August, marks the highest-ranking US politician to visit in 25 years, inevitably raising US-China tensions to a dangerous level.

Somehow, in the midst of all this, Malaysia is involved in the global event. It is not just because of Pelosi's visit to Malaysia, but of the fact that the US politician flew to Taiwan from Kuala Lumpur. Despite China's strong warnings to the US, Pelosi flew southeast towards Borneo before turning north in the direction of the Philippines and heading towards Taiwan, reported The Straits Times.The roundabout path — an indirect flight route — avoided the South China Sea, where China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has held various exercises since last week.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's flight, SPAR19, a US Air Force C-40.
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Here are five important things you need to know about Pelosi's visit to Taiwan:

1. Pelosi is currently leading a Congressional delegation to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan

Pelosi shaking hands with Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon.
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The four countries are the confirmed countries that Pelosi, the third in the line of US presidential succession, would visit, according to her office last Sunday, 31 July, reported Al-Jazeera.Taiwan was not mentioned in her Asia tour."The trip will focus on mutual security, economic partnership, and democratic governance in the Indo-Pacific region," her office said in a press release.Her visit to Malaysia was welcomed by Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon and US Ambassador to Malaysia Brian D McFeeters, reported Bernama.She met Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun at the Parliament building yesterday, before leaving to meet Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob for lunch at a hotel, reported Astro Awani.Malaysia was the second country Pelosi visited, with the first being Singapore.

2. Pelosi flies in a militarised commercial aircraft

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According to DNA India, Pelosi flies in SPAR19, a US Air Force C-40. The plane is said to be a VIP transport aircraft often used to carry members of the Cabinet and Congress. It is designed to be an 'office in the sky' based on the Boeing 737-300 commercial airliner, but is militarised.Reuters reported that the US military had moved four warships, including an aircraft carrier, to the east of Taiwan, the side facing China.It is understood that the Japan-based carrier, USS Ronald Reagan, is operating with a guided missile cruiser, USS Antietam, and a destroyer, USS Higgins.Nexta, a Belarusian digital media outlet, reported that Taiwan prepared eight French-made Mirage 2000 fighter jets to escort Pelosi's flight into Taiwan's airspace.

#Taiwan is preparing eight French-made Mirage 2000 fighter jets to escort Nancy #Pelosi in Taiwan's airspace. pic.twitter.com/oXqdN4Tfyp— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) August 2, 2022

Prior to her flight to Taiwan, Insider reported a propagandist for the Chinese government as saying that Pelosi's flight could be gunned down by the Chinese military.

3. Pelosi's flight from Kuala Lumpur to Taiwan has become the most tracked flight in history

According to Flightradar24, Pelosi's SPAR19 lifted off Kuala Lumpur at 3.42pm local time."By the time it landed in Taipei, SPAR19 was being tracked by more than 708,000 people around the world, making it the most tracked live flight in Flightradar24 history," said the site, a Swedish Internet-based service that shows real-time aircraft flight tracking information on a map."Over the seven hours from Kuala Lumpur to Taipei, a total of 2.92 million people followed at least a portion of the flight."Unknown to the public whether the militarised aircraft would take an indirect flight path, more than 200,000 people watched SPAR19 fly from Kuala Lumpur to Indonesia's direction before it turned and headed towards Taiwan.The L-shaped flight path took seven hours to complete. According to Skyscanner, the trip normally takes 4 hours and 30 minutes when it is flown in a straight line.

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4. China has mobilised its warplanes and flies them close to Taiwan's airspace

A Chinese warplane.
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According to Financial Times, China ratcheted up military activity around Taiwan ahead of Pelosi's visit yesterday.A Taiwanese official briefing the public about the development said that several Chinese fighter jets flew close to the median line that divides the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday morning. It can be seen as a reminder to Taipei that Beijing's air force could reach the island in a matter of minutes.Such military drills are not uncommon. Over the years, China has always tried to send its warplanes close to Taiwan's airspace. BBC reported on 5 October 2021 that an estimated 150 Chinese warplanes entered Taiwan's air defence zone. The news came less than a week before Taiwan celebrated its national day on 10 October.Other than the military scare, on Tuesday, the Taiwanese government was faced with cybersecurity attacks as well. The website of the Taiwanese presidency's office was shut down for 20 minutes.

5. On Taiwanese soil, Pelosi has pledged US solidarity with Taiwan

Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen (right) and Nancy Pelosi.
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Despite the elaborate military drills by China, the US House Speaker has pledged America's "crucial" solidarity with Taiwan after meeting Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, reported The Guardian.Pelosi questioned Chinese president Xi Jinping about his strong response to her visit to Taiwan during a press conference joined by Tsai."It's really important for the message to be clear... (the US) is committed to the security of Taiwan... but it's about our shared values of democracy and freedom and how Taiwan has been an example to the world... Whether there are insecurities of the Chinese President relating to his own political situation, I don't know," said the 82-year-old leader."Our delegation came to Taiwan to make it unequivocally clear we will not abandon Taiwan, and we are proud of our enduring friendship."Since her visit, China has vowed "consequences" and has said it will begin live fire drills close to Taiwan tomorrow, 4 August.Meanwhile, Tsai slammed China for its "unnecessary" military drills, but China defended them as  "necessary and just", reported Al-Jazeera.

China considers Taiwan as its own and is on a mission for "peaceful reunification".The US is an ally of Taiwan and President Joe Biden said in May that it would defend Taiwan if China ever invades the island nation, reported NBC News.

When then US president Barack Obama visited Malaysia in 2016, his limousine caught many Malaysians' attention:

                Najib Wants Obama's Bulletproof Limo Because It's More Comfy Than His Proton

It's a really awesome 'Beast'.

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When This Young Girl Didn't Think Twice Before Doing What It Takes To Keep The MRT Clean

A Facebook post by Mohd Faiz Muhamad Daud, posted on 17 August, has gone viral. With over 23k 'Reactions' and more than 2.8k Shares, it has received a positive response from Malaysians.

The FB post, cross-posted via Instagram, shows a young girl, on her knees, cleaning an MRT coach's floor, where another passenger had spilled his carbonated drink.

    Alkisahnya begini.otw tadi nk naik mrt  ada lelaki chinese tertumpah air pepsi x silap aku..so laki tu dia lap pakai paper la smpai kering. so bila laki chinese smpai destinasi  dia trun la kn tp yg tak disangka duk lama lepas tu ada girl chinese ambik tisu dari poket dia terus lap kesan tu. memang tak jangka dia akan lapso bila tny dia kenapa buat mcm tu dia cakap nanti ada kesan melekit la air manis kan..huhuhu..respect this girl..nama dia Angelinepatut bg penghargaan sbb tak ramai org yang mampu lakukan. #respect #salute #mrt #rapidkl #cowaybyfaiz A post shared by فاءز داود (@faiz_daud) on Aug 16, 2017 at 9:16pm PDT

According to Mohd Faiz Muhamad Daud, the passenger who had accidentally spilled his drink on the floor of the MRT coach had wiped it off the floor before he disembarked from the train

However, what the young girl did after that took Mohd Faiz completely by surprise.In the caption of the photo he posted, Mohd Faiz wrote, "But what was unexpected is that a young girl later used tissue paper to give the floor a more thorough cleaning."

Seeing how the earlier passenger who had already cleaned the floor, Mohd Faiz had not expected the young girl else to do anything

Surprised by her act, he asked her why is she cleaning the floor again."She said that since it was a soda drink, it would still leave a sticky stain if not wiped properly," he wrote in the post, adding "Respect this girl."

The young girl's name is Angeline and she is a student

Showering more praise on her, Moh Faiz wrote on the post, saying, "This girl should be given the highest appreciation, as not many would do what she did."

The Facebook post, which is still being Reacted to and Shared across, has been filled with positive comments

Some netizens have even tagged Rapid KL’s Facebook page in the comment section to acknowledge the young girl's selfless act.

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This Video Made Singaporeans So Angry, Their Tourism Board Tried To Hide It

Warning: The Video You Are About To Watch Is Awfully Cringeworthy

Singaporeans Are Criticising The Singapore Tourism Board For A Promotional Video That Is Described As "So Bad It Will Go Viral"

Singaporeans Are Criticising The Singapore Tourism Board For A Promotional Video That Is Described As
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A video created for Singapore’s tourism body has attracted attention for the wrong reasons, with a local news site suggested that it will go viral because it is so bad. The three-minute promotional film for the Singapore Tourism Board, titled ‘See where the world is heading’, features a couple on a romantic tour of the city-state.

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The three-minute-long video featured a couple from the Philippines travelling around the island visiting attractions such as Gardens By The Bay and Marina Bay Sands. In the clip, the woman also presented her man with a gift - a pregnancy test kit with a result indicating she was pregnant. The man, taken aback, remarked that "Singapore always had a surprise waiting for me".

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Among The Backlash The Video Received Include "Bad Acting', "An Unhygienic Surprise Gift", And "This Is Not My Singapore"

Shaky camera-work, poor dubbing, illogical flow of events, an unhygienic surprise gift, as well as portraying a supposedly pregnant lady drinking champagne.

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The post reads: “The people who produced this should be commended for being able to produce a three-minute video on what looks like a $0 budget. The video is cringeworthy and full of cliched dialogue, with the Singapore skyline as the only redeeming feature. They have also redefined what constitutes an awesome surprise (hint: Singapore government-approved) present.”

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Twitter comments about the Singapore Tourism Board video.
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Comments about the Singapore Tourism Board video.
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Comments about the Singapore Tourism Board video.
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The Video Was Originally Posted On 26 March 2014 But Was Removed Soon After Criticisms Came Flooding In. Watch The Video Here:

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The promotional video was uploaded late last month (March 2014) but after much criticism, STB took it down less than 2 weeks later. However, copies have already been made and are being widely circulated and shared online, with many netizens making fun of it.

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The Decision To Delete It Made The Already Viral Video Even More Widely Shared

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The video was originally uploaded on STB’s YouTube channel, as well as the Philippines STB Facebook page. And in an attempt to quell the negative backlash online, STB took down the videos on both pages barely a few hours later. Which made the video go even more insanely viral as it pique people’s interest even more.

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In Response, The Singapore Tourism Board Acknowledged Their Shortcomings And Explained That It Was Produced By The Philippines

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The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) acknowledged on Tuesday afternoon that some aspects of its video to promote Singapore as a tourist destination to the Philippines "could have been done better."

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In response to media queries, STB's executive director of communications and industry marketing Mr Oliver Chong said that the video was produced by Philippine network ABS-CNB in an effort to customise content for the country's audiences. When it was first shared on STB's Facebook page for the Philippines, the video attracted more than 3,400 'likes' in the first week and garnered some 900 comments, "largely positive', added Mr Chong.

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At the end of the statement, STB invited the public to share their ideas for how it can “showcase the Singapore we love to the rest of the world”. STB’s current brand agency is JWT and it uses M&C Saatchi to target the business community.

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However, Singaporeans Were Not Forgiving. A Parody Of The Video Has Since Surfaced.

Parody of the Singapore Tourism Board video.
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While The Video Did Not Fair Well With The Locals, It Did Capture The Hearts Of Filipinos

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HTC Is Bringing The Most Squeezable Phone Ever Made To Malaysia

HTC is bringing their new flagship squeezable phone to Malaysia

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The HTC U11 is a smartphone that allows you to interact with it with just a squeeze. This is made possible with the HTC Edge Sense, which is activated when you apply gentle pressure on the sensors hidden under the glass edge at the sides of the phone.

So, what does squeezing the U11 do?

1. It opens your frequently used apps

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Your Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Camera are just a squeeze away!The HTC Edge Sense allows you to customise your squeeze gesture. This means that you can activate all your favourite apps with different types of 'squeezes', eg. a short squeeze to launch your Camera; or a squeeze and hold for your Facebook app.

2. It types your WhatsApp texts for you

Yes, you can get the U11 to type your texts for you. A squeeze can activate the phone's Voice To Text function, so you can still text even when your hands are full.

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Just don't do it while you're driving, though. Eyes on the road!

3. Squeeze to snap a photo...

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You used to have to press one of the side buttons, or tap the screen to take a good selfie. All you need to do right now is simply pose, flex those hand muscles, and squeeze.

4. ... anytime, anywhere

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Literally anytime, anywhere. Even under water as it's water resistant! Perfect for every kind of outing.This works because the HTC Edge Sense is activated by actual pressure. So as long as you can still squeeze the device underwater, or even with gloves on, the U11 will register your squeeze gesture and snap. This is especially useful when you're doing something that gets your adrenaline pumping.

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Because ain't nobody got time to fumble for that button when they're jumping off cliffs or planes. Just squeeze!

The U11's camera is also rated as one of the best smartphone cameras in the market

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It uses UltraSpeed AutoFocus, the same full sensor auto-focus technology as those used in top-line DSLR cameras. Coupled with the Auto HDR Boost which enhances the colours and textures in your photos, you can take super clear photos with the U11 just like a professional photographer. There's also the UltraPixel light sensitivity feature that helps you take great concert photos without the need to max the brightness level before you post it.

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#NoFilter forever.

Taking videos with the U11 is great too with their awesome microphone

The U11's microphone is omni-directional, which means it can pick up sound from all sides, as compared to other mics which require you to speak directly to it in order to be heard.The best feature is the Acoustic Zoom that not only allows you to zoom in on someone or something for the video, but to amplify their sounds as well.

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The speakers are so powerful, you gotta hear it to believe it

Music lovers will be happy to know that HTC has improved that speaker design for the U11. Now your favourite songs sound richer, clearer...

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... and more powerful.

In terms of accessories, the USonic earbuds are every music lover's dream come true

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The USonic earbuds are great because it cancels out noises around you automatically, thanks to the Active Noise Cancellation feature. It does this by actively monitoring the noise level around you, then automatically adjusts your music's volume accordingly. This way, you can really enjoy your Spotify playlist without distractions.

The HTC U11 is available in three colours in Malaysia

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You can get the smartphone in Brilliant Black, Sapphire Blue, and Amazing Silver at RM3,099. This is for the 6GB RAM / 128GB Storage variant of the HTC U11.

You can find out more about the HTC U11 here

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These Tasty Eggless Oatmeal Cookies Are Full Of Fibre And The Goodness Of Whole Grains

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Besides being a nutritional powerhouse, oats are also a delicious whole grain that you can easily enjoy in many baked goods

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A wonderful source of carbs and soluble fibre, eating oats promotes slower digestion, and keeps you feeling full for longer.Most of the fibre in oats is called beta-glucan, which is known to lower cholesterol levels, particularly the 'bad' kind called LDL cholesterol. It also helps blood sugar and insulin levels from fluctuating after a meal high in simple carbs.Hence, oats have become a popular ingredient for adding nutritional value to cookies, cakes, granola bars, and more (besides enjoying it in a good ol' bowl of oatmeal porridge, of course!).

Getting adequate intake of whole grains and dietary fibre — which oats are ripe with — tend to result in lower instances of non-communicable health issues like heart disease

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Oats contain a high amount of important vitamins, minerals, and heart-friendly antioxidant plant compounds. This includes manganese, magnesium, iron, zinc, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and other nutritional profiles.Plus, eating soluble fibre-rich oats feeds the good bacteria in your gut, thus benefiting your digestive tract and reducing your risk of chronic disease.

If you're looking for healthier snack options, Myziff Bakers Oatmeal Cookies are made with whole grain oats and a host of all-natural ingredients

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Backed by over two decades of experience, this homegrown bakery produces oatmeal cookies sans eggs, preservatives, and artificial colouring. Whether you're having it for breakfast or dunking into a cup of afternoon tea, Myziff Bakers' range of oatmeal cookies is a wholesome alternative that adds to your dietary fibre intake while pleasing your tastebuds at the same time.

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There are three flavours you can choose from — Almond Oatmeal Cookies, Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies, and Fruity Oatmeal Cookies

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From nutty bites of nut flakes with the Almond Oatmeal Cookies to deep, rich cocoa notes with the Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies, these baked goods from Myziff Bakers are far from bland. If you'd like a touch more of natural sweetness, try its Fruity Oatmeal Cookies, studded with delightfully chewy dried fruit. The eggless recipe also means that vegetarians can tuck into any flavour of the oatmeal cookies, besides them being a great option for busy individuals who'd like to maintain energy levels on the go.

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Wanna indulge in the yummy goodness of oats? Try these oatmeal cookies, perfect with a good strong cuppa, coffee, or classic milk (dairy-free, ftw) ! ;)

You can buy MyZiff Bakers' range of high-fibre oatmeal cookies from Shopee. Enjoy! :D

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[VIDEO] Gadis Ini Naik Motor Sambil Seret Bagasi, Tapi Komen Netizen Pula Menghiburkan

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Jika kita membawa bagasi, sudah tentu kereta menjadi pilihan kerana ia akan memakan ruang yang lebih banyak

Kereta boleh memuatkan barangan yang lebih besar dan berat jika dibandingkan dengan kenderaan seperti motosikal. Namun, baru-baru ini tular sebuah video di TikTok apabila seorang gadis dilihat menyeret bagasi sambil menaiki motor telah menarik perhatian. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @misskque Sebab pagi pagi tak ada grab so guna je la motor :’) Idea bijak kawan aku #fyp #motor  suara asli - Sekar - Sekar

Selamba tarik bagasi sambil naik motor yang laju

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan dua orang gadis sedang menunggang motosikal ke lapangan terbang pada waktu pagi. Apa yang menarik perhatian adalah apabila salah seorang gadis yang membonceng motosikal itu dilihat terpaksa menyeret bagasi kerana tiada ruangan untuk dia pegang bagasi itu. Bagasi itu dilihat ketinggalan dibelakang kerana motosikal yang dibawa sangat laju.

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"Tayar tu be like, tolong, nak haus dah ni" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 528K tontonan, 76K tanda suka dan 1K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur. Malah, mereka turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Kalau bagasi tu bernyawa, confirm dia dah pengsan! :P

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Singaporean Couple Leaves Their Jobs And Goes On The Roadtrip Of Their Life In An Old Van

This couple in Singapore decided to change their lives by quitting their jobs to travel around the world in a secondhand van they found online

         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Martin Jacinda (@mjroadtrippin) on Jul 31, 2019 at 9:00pm PDT

31-year-old couple, Martin and Jacinda first embarked on their journey on 8 July from Desaru, Johor and has been on the road since. According to Mothership, the couple's goal is to reach China in 2020, and then make their way to Portugal, their final destination. To ensure they would be able to make it all the way to Europe, the couple spent a lot of time planning, saving, and preparing for their journey.

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The couple shared that it was not easy for them to leave their jobs and family behind

It was easier for Jacinda to leave her career behind as she worked as a free-lance emcee. Martin, however, faced more challenges as he worked in a corporate environment.

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Additionally, the couple's family was not entirely supportive of their decision to quit everything and travel the globe. In an interview with 24 Hour Travellers, Martin shared that his family called him "Siao la" which translates to "Are you crazy?"He added that his mother even rolled her eyes when he shared that the reason he wanted to quit is because he had been working for too long. "This can't be it. We can't just study, graduate, get married, buy a house, and then we retire. (There is) no life in between," Jacinda said in the interview."If you don't like your life, change it," she added.

As cost was a big factor, the couple managed to find a second-hand van from Mudah.my for only RM30,000

         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Martin Jacinda (@mjroadtrippin) on Aug 20, 2019 at 7:37pm PDT

According to the couple, they spent another RM14,000 on furnishings and solar panels for the van. The couple also manually removed the van's seats by themselves, in order to make space for their bed and storage.

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They tried to make the van as comfortable as possible, adding little details and tools to their new home that would make it cosier and convenient.

         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Martin Jacinda (@mjroadtrippin) on Jul 30, 2019 at 9:01pm PDT

Since the start of their journey, the couple has been consistently sharing details of their adventure on Instagram as a way of documenting their journey

         View this post on Instagram           Van life is def not without its quarrels and squabbles. But when we arrived at this beautiful lake, we put all behind us(what was it we also forgot) kissed, made out, I mean made up and even did a little dance. #vanlifelovers   Also, this was where #Annaandtheking ‘s movie scene took place back in 1997, how awesome!  Check out this place, Tasik Raban, Lenggong Valley, Malaysia! It’s on the famous local “route 76”! . . P.S. there was lots of plastic trash around the area. So if you’re heading there for a picnic, please bring your trash home(the bins were full!!!) or better still, you could use banana leaves!  like Martin always say “leave the place better than it was when you got there!” . . . . . . #mjroadtrippin #thegoodlife #vanlife #visitperak A post shared by  Martin Jacinda (@mjroadtrippin) on Aug 26, 2019 at 4:48am PDT

         View this post on Instagram           the previous night, we parked & slept by this beach under the stars and by 11pm we were sleeping soundly in bed..... and.... . At midnight, we awoke to banging on our van door.. we opened our eyes & through the curtains, we saw bright headlights, followed by blue blinking lights. Must be the police. We opened our windows & 2 uniformed officers were right outside. they said they‘re from immigration control & asked what we were doing here. Martin explained we‘re Singaporeans traveling in our van. they spoke really nicely & even apologised for disturbing & left. so we went back to sleep... . Again at 1am, Martin woke me up and bright headlights were pointed directly at us. Zzz. This time there were no blinking blue lights. Martin said he was going to check it out & walked towards the car. I watched from inside but the lights were so glaring I couldn’t see anything! Now I was worried sick and regretted letting him go alone. if he got stabbed or killed I wouldn’t even know! Luckily after a few (agonising) mins he came back but in search of our passports. He said they were plain clothed police, showed him their badges but were being really rude and demanded to see us. I was now super frantic, wondering what if they were robbers instead?! Martin insisted i stay calm and follow him. As I got out of the van I smelled cigarette smoke. Made it worse, chances of them being thugs got higher. Their car was about 50m away and as we came close they really looked like 2 thugs sitting on the bonnet smoking away. Martin handed them the passports and they checked it under the headlights, cig still in one hand. Martin explained again we‘re a married couple on a road trip here. They asked a few routine qns & finally sent us away, this time kindly telling us to park our van near the chalets where it might be safer and even reached out for a handshake to apologise for intruding. . After we re-parked, though it took a while to recover from our thumping hearts, we had a peaceful rest after. we were just left wondering Malaysia’s security like better than we thought ah (at least in the desaru area?) also, mental note: needa work out a plan in case we meet real robbers next time man... A post shared by  Martin Jacinda (@mjroadtrippin) on Jul 9, 2019 at 7:02pm PDT

         View this post on Instagram           How’s this trip been so far???  If anything, this journey has been more than positive...It has been sooooo good to us to the point where in a tiny place in the back of our minds lies fear. How can it be that everything is going so smoothly?  This feeling where everything we have ever wanted falls into place ON ITS OWN; the kindest people we’ve met, the beautiful places we’ve seen and the sudden appearance of YOU GUYS telling us how we bring light into your lives. To be honest we’re so grateful for all this but we’re not used to it...  Is this pure luck?? i think part of it certainly is. But I’m also beginning to realise positivity, the energy we bring, the vibes we hold and patience could be leading to all this. We used to panic and stumble whenever things didn’t go as planned or when we couldn’t find a solution to our problem. Now, we just take it easy and have faith in the unknown. Not everything needs to go according to “the plan”, just believe that everything right will happen for us, there’s no point panicking. No nice campsite to sleep tonight? Ok stealth park somewhere safe. Spent too much money today? No worries, let’s cook dinner tonight. Got lost? Embrace it and enjoy the present. Like this life is hard to go “wrong”, everything would seem right even though nothing is going to plan because there is no rigid plan!  That’s what we’ve learnt so far, we thought we’d like to pen it down. Till next time, let’s all continue to chase our versions of #thegoodlife  Xoxo, MJ . . . . #vanlife #travel #mjroadtrippin A post shared by  Martin Jacinda (@mjroadtrippin) on Aug 28, 2019 at 7:18pm PDT

At the time of writing, the couple are now in Surat Thani, southern Thailand after having travelled in Malaysia for more than a month.

Watch Martin and Jacinda's full interview here:

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In other news, this married couple is now on their way to Makkah, Saudi Arabia in a modified camper to perform their Islamic pilgrimage:

                This Couple Is Travelling From Shah Alam To Makkah In A Modified Camper For Haj

They would have travelled 12,554km across eight countries by the time they reach Makkah.

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Tiga Maut Dan 179 Cedera, Pesawat Boeing 737 Terbelah Tiga Setelah Tergelincir Di Landasan

Pesawat yang membawa 177 penumpang serta enam orang kru kabin terbelah tiga semasa mendarat di lapangan terbang Istanbul Sabiha Gokchen, Turki pada Rabu, 5 Februari 2020

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Memetik laporan Indipendent UK, pesawat yang berlepas dari Izmir itu cuba mendarat di lapangan terbang tersebut namun tergelincir kerana cuaca buruk menyebabkan ia terbelah kepada tiga bahagian. Menurut saksi, terdapat juga kebakaran berlaku di dalam pesawat serta penumpang dilihat keluar daripada belahan pesawat itu untuk menyelamatkan diri.

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Bomba dan paramedik segera dikejarkan ke tempat kejadian bagi mengawal situasi dan bantuan medikal.

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Menteri Kesihatan Turki, Fahrettin Koca mengesahkan tiga kematian manakala 179 orang lagi dirawat di hospital berdekatan

Menteri Kesihatan, Fahrettin Koca.
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Insiden itu menyebabkan lapangan terbang itu ditutup manakala berpuluh penerbangan lain terpaksa ditukarkan ke lapangan terbang Ankara ataupun dibatalkan.

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Insiden ini bukanlah kali pertama berlaku di lapangan terbang itu

Awal bulan Februari, pesawat dari syarikat penerbangan sama turut berdepan dengan krisis sama apabila tergelincir sewaktu mendarat kerana hujan lebat.Penumpang pesawat itu juga diselamatkan menggunakan gelongsor kecemasan. Insiden itu juga menyebabkan lapangan terbang ditutup selama beberapa jam.

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Kata pepatah lama, malang itu tidak berbau. Namun begitu, kita haruslah sentiasa mengambil langkah berjaga-jaga ketika ke mana-mana.

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"He'd Buy Me Toys From The Pasar" – 6 M'sians Share Fondest Memories With Their Late Dads

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Father's Day is a time to celebrate fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as to remind us of the important men in our lives

A father can mean many things for someone. For many, a father is their first love in life. The love from a great father can last for a lifetime. Some even say that a father's love is eternal and without end.The time we spend with our loving fathers can never be enough. This is even more true for those who have lost their father or an important male figure in their life.Yet with their great presence in life, their legacy will remain even if it's only as a memory. As memories, they will forever grace our lives as long we remember them."They say you die twice. One time when you stop breathing and a second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name for the last time." – Banksy.

In honour of Father's Day, we asked Malaysians to share their fondest memories with their late fathers.
Here are their responses:

1. "My dad would buy me a cake every day after kindergarten to make me feel like it was my birthday"

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"When I was younger, I loved cakes. I loved them no matter what flavour they were. My dad never once failed to get me cakes. I loved receiving them, it would make me feel like he was celebrating my birthday every day."Because of that, I would always look forward to going back to kindergarten. I would get super excited and happy to go to kindergarten expecting a cake once I'm done."I am very grateful for what he did for me back then. He passed away when I was six and growing up without a father has been hard. But from this memory, I learned that a little effort goes a long way. It can make a person happy and the memory can last a lifetime."If he's listening, I hope you are doing fine. I want you to know that I love you a lot and I miss you!"— Khate Lee, 19

2. "I loved going to the pasar with my abah"

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"When I was younger, I would be so excited to go to the wet market with my father. We went there every weekend on the same motorcycle he used to pick me up from school."Going to the pasar may not be an exciting pastimes these days but back then it was the highlight of my week. If I was lucky, he would buy me toys from the pasar. It was my only chance of getting toys because the pasar was the only place where the toys were cheap at the time."Nonetheless, even if we didn't buy toys and just bought groceries, I still enjoyed the time I spent with him very much. When he didn't wake me up in the morning to accompany him to the pasar, I would cry nonstop and only he could console me."I really wish I could relive every second I spent with him now that he's gone."— Noor Lida, 49

3. "When I woke up early on Sundays, we would go on adventures together"

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"My dad passed away when I was 15 back in 2017."Back then, I remember waking up as early as I could on Sundays so I could go on adventures with him. I would run downstairs in the morning and help him with house chores and once we were done he would fulfil his promise."We would check out new malls we hadn't been to or tried new breakfast spots. He would even get me ice cream after. During the adventures, we would just spend time walking around and I would ask him a lot of questions. "On the car ride back, he would make jokes and we would sing old songs together. He would take the long road home to spend more time with me."It's nothing extravagant but I am really grateful he took time from his only day off to spend it with me. Quality time spent with him will always hold a dear place in my life."— Vina, 20

4. "Every day, once my dad got home from work, he would look for me right away, hug me, carry me around, and ask how my day was"

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"As the youngest daughter, I was attached to him the most compared to my siblings. Naturally, back then, seeing him again after almost a day separated from each other would make me very happy. "As far as I remember, he only does that with me so it made me feel special and I felt very loved."He passed away when I was seven, every time I reminisce on that memory I will miss him dearly. I really wish I had more time with him but I am grateful for the memory because it left me always remembering him as a loving father."If you are listening right now, I hope you are proud of the woman I've become and what I've achieved so far in life."— Shairah Mohd Shariff, 22

5. "I miss those late nights sitting side by side with him and watching football matches"

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"Some of my strongest and earliest memories I have with my late father was when I was quite young, around five or six years old."Baba took me to the stadium to watch my first live football match. Football has since been my favourite sport and my father was always the go-to person to talk about football with. I miss those late nights sitting side by side with him and watching football matches.  "He used to bring me grocery shopping every week too. He loved doing that. Almost every week, he would also look for video tapes of the latest movies. Baba had the same routine for VCDs and DVDs, always looking for new films to watch at home."And this was always the routine from when I was young until he passed away. It's always the small things we miss from people when they're gone."Baba passed away last year, just four days before the birth of my daughter."— Aiman Mufti, 36

6. "Every time I was down, crying, or giving up, my papa would always say 'You're a strong girl and I believe you are'. The phrase would always give me strength even when I was at my weakest."

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"Of course I love my father and every memory I have of him is precious to me. But not a lot crosses my mind when thinking of the fondest memories I share with my father."I only have this phrase he would would always say to me whenever I seek consolation from him."He passed away when I was 21. It was really though on me. But I'm glad he left me with this phrase. I still think about it today whenever I need strength."— Noor Ameerah, 24

In 2021, we asked 19 Malaysian dads what they wanted for Father's Day:

                19 Malaysian Dads Share What They Actually Want From Their Children This Father's Day

No, it's not "nothing".

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Creative Displays & 4 Other Reasons Why Virtual Museums Are Trending Right Now

From online games like Among Us and Gartic Phone to all kinds of cool gadgets, we've seen lots of tech-y things go viral over the past year, and virtual museums are no exception

Many cultural organizations, including museums, are now using technology in unique ways to virtually open their doors to the public. By offering 360° tours or setting up exclusively virtual exhibits, museums have gone all out in order to make sure that people still have access to art, culture, history, and informative content. After all, we gotta find some way to keep ourselves entertained at home, right?This innovative idea of virtual museums was so popular that Google even took the initiative to launch Google Arts and Culture. Working together with a myriad of museums, monuments, and galleries from all around the world, they created an interactive website to bring the best virtual experiences to the comfort of your home.

Some of the museums you can explore virtually via Google Arts and Culture.
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Besides that, popular museums such as the Louvre Museum in Paris, the Guggenheim Museum in New York, and more have also set up virtual tours and online collections on their own websites.

Closer to home, our neighbour, Singapore, has also embraced this virtual museum trend, with many of their museums coming up with innovative and interesting online exhibitions and programmes

'The Hunters Enter the Woods' by Patricia Perez Eustaquio, an artwork on display at Singapore Art Museum.
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Singapore Art Museum, National Gallery Singapore, and Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum are all available for exploration via Google Arts and Culture. Not only can you virtually walk through the museum halls, there are also various collections and stories for each museum.Interested in art? Check out unique art pieces at Singapore Art Museum and National Gallery Singapore, categorised by the various mediums used to create them such as steel, wood, metal, acrylic paint, and more.If nature is your thing, you'll definitely love Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum. As a leading biodiversity research and education centre in Asia, you'll learn all about the rich plant and animal life of Southeast Asia and nearby areas, right from the comfort of your home.

So, what exactly are the benefits of virtual museums and why are they gaining popularity, especially in places like Singapore? Here are some reasons:

1. You get to skip queues and avoid expensive admission fees

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Waiting in long lines for hours just to get in is commonplace in many museums, plus admission fees can be a little pricey as well. Of course, it's all worth it in the end, because you get an incredible experience.But with virtual museums, most tours and exhibitions are free. Even if there are charges, they're usually not too expensive. And say goodbye to lining up! You won't have to wait for anything, as you can just log on whenever you want.

2. You're free to take your own sweet time to go through an exhibit at your own pace

Take your time to explore National Gallery Singapore virtually, so you can truly appreciate each piece of art and learn more about them.
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Sometimes, we tend to rush through museums in real life, especially if it's in another country, as we have other things on our holiday itinerary to get to. It's such a shame to do that though, 'cause you don't really get to fully soak up the experience.A huge advantage of virtual museums is that you can take your time exploring, and you can take whatever route you want. With just a tap or a click, you can wander through the museum to your heart's content, and spend as much time as you want on each art piece or attraction.And the extra perk is that you won't have to deal with a sea of heads blocking your view, hehe! ;)

3. Got little ones at home? Virtual museums can keep 'em entertained for hours.

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Running out of ways to keep your little ones occupied at home? Lots of museums have online workshops and programmes, specially targeted for kids. They are usually specially curated based on age range, and cover a wide range of informative topics. Your kids will be having so much fun following along that they won't even realise they're learning.Take the National Museum Singapore for example, which has a fun #MuseumFromHome series. It consists of various online resources and programmes for families to enjoy at home, including craft video tutorials, a video recipe series, informative storytelling sessions, and lots more. Your kiddos will be entertained for hours!

4. Museums like Singapore's ArtScience Museum and others have used technology to create incredibly creative online exhibits and displays

The Broad Museum in Los Angeles livestreamed their famous Infinity Room to let people experience what it's like.
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Besides the usual tours and exhibitions, there's so much more that museums can do now, thanks to technology. Bringing extinct animals to life, transporting you into space or into the depths of the sea, and re-creating ancient civilizations and lost landmarks are just some of the amazing things they can do.Plus, virtual museums are able to be a lot more interactive, with all kinds of cool features to help you discover more. Some museums are even running interesting online workshops.

5. Most importantly, virtual museums will keep you safe

Anime lovers have gotta check out the Anime X Stamps virtual exhibit at Singapore Philatelic Museum. Experience your favourite anime series and characters in a whole new way — through stamps!
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Ultimately, the biggest perk of virtual museums is that you get to stay safe at home whilst still exploring the world. Of course, we all miss being able to physically visit museums to check out interesting exhibits and events, and we can't wait to be able to do that again!But in the meantime, virtual museums are a wonderful way to indulge in your wanderlust feels, while also helping museums stay afloat in these difficult times.

If you're looking for a fun, kid-friendly virtual museum experience, check out National Museum Singapore's #MuseumFromHome series

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Recommended for families with children aged 1 to 10 years, #MuseumFromHome is a timeless repository of online resources and programmes developed by National Museum Singapore.There's just so much for your kids to do — from following fun craft tutorials on how to make their own toys using materials from around the house, to engaging in music and movement activities inspired by Early Learning Resources.Check out the full programme list here.

In addition, you can also take a look at these other cool Singaporean virtual experiences for kids — Hello From The Wild Side and Gallery Children's Biennale

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Hello From The Wild SideDates: Now - December 31 2021Hosted by the Singapore Zoo, the popular Hello From The Wild Side online programme is back for a second season! This time, it features more unique interactions with adorable critters. Plus, there's a newly-curated Zoo Explained! segment which offers limited edition content every month.In the first session of Zoo Explained!, you'll get to meet the playful Emperor Tamarins from River Safari and their dedicated keeper, Ken, who has all the answers to your burning questions about the intelligent and inquisitive creatures.Find out more here.

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Gallery Children's BiennaleDates: Now - December 2022The National Gallery Singapore's bi-yearly multi-sensorial art experience returns with its first-ever hybrid edition! The inaugural "phygital" edition kicks off with an online experience via a kaleidoscopic microsite, followed by on-site art installations at National Gallery Singapore.Look forward to a series of exciting programmes, including captivating storytelling sessions, interactive movement exercises, parent-child sound exploration workshops, and more!Find out more here.

So, parents, for a fun time with your kiddos filled with interesting and informative content, make sure to check out National Museum Singapore's #MuseumFromHome series, as well as Hello From The Wild Side and Gallery Children's Biennale too!


Doa Sebelum Berbuka Puasa Tidak Akan Ditolak Oleh Allah. Dahsyat Sungguh

Waktu untuk berdoa paling mustajab adalah sebelum berbuka puasa dan bersahur. Doa yang dipinta sememangnya tidak akan ditolak oleh Allah SWT.

Apabila menjelang waktu untuk berbuka puasa, selalunya ramai yang akan sibuk menghidang makanan atau ada juga yang menghabiskan minit-minit terakhir menghadap telefon masing-masing. Ketika azan berkumandang menandakan masuk waktu berbuka puasa, hanya doa makan yang akan dibaca sebelum menjamu selera. Ruginya.

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Sebab itulah anda perlu bersedia sekurang-kurangnya 15 hingga 20 minit sebelum azan maghrib untuk meminta dan memohon apa sahaja doa dan puji-pujian kepada Allah SWT serta berselawat ke atas Nabi SAW.Pahala puasa pun akan lebih bertambah.

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Mungkin ramai yang tidak mengetahui atau mungkin juga telah mengabaikan hal ini

Seorang pengguna Facebook iaitu Ahmad Tifla turut berkongsi tentang kebaikan berdoa sebelum berbuka puasa ini.Baca penuh di bawah:

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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DAHSYATNYA DOA SEBELUM BERBUKA PUASAAda suatu waktu yang mustajab untuk berdoa, dimana doa tersebut tidak akan ditolak oleh ALLAH Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala, iaitu berdoa saat menjelang berbuka puasa dan menjelang makan sahur.Tetapi, sayangnya banyak kaum muslimin tidak mengetahuinya atau tahu tapi mengabaikannya. Di Mekkah dan Madinah, satu jam sebelum azan maghrib orang-orang sudah menadahkan tangan ke langit berdoa untuk kemudahan dari segala hajat, baik hajat dunia mahu pun akhirat. Mereka berdoa dengan syahdu sepenuh keyakinan, sampai-sampai air mata mereka mengalir deras.Kesalahan yang dilakukan kaum muslimin ialah dengan menyibukkan diri pada waktu yang sangat mustajab ini dengan cara sibuk bersiap untuk berbuka menjelang azan maghrib kemudian berkumpul menghadapi hidangan berbuka dan mereka sudah merasa cukup dengan hanya membaca "Allahuma lakasumtu... atau dzahaba zhoma'u padahal hanya mencakupi maknanya berupa ucapan syukur sahaja.

Luangkan masa selama 3 hingga 5 minit sebelum waktu berbuka, angkat tangan dan mula berdoa kepada Allah SWT tentang apa jua yang dihajati

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Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam : “Sesungguhnya bagi orang yang berpuasa ketika saat berbuka ada doa yang tidak ditolak.” (HR Ibnu Majah)Ketika kita sibuk-sibuk menyediakan juadah berbuka pastikan kita spare sedikit masa, sekitar 3-5 minit sebelum masuk waktu berbuka, untuk menadah tangan berdoa kepada ALLAH Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala.Ayuh kita amalkan doa ringkas ini setiap kali kita berbuka puasa. Cadangan doa ini sebagai panduan sahaja, boleh diubah mengikut hajat masing-masing.Cadangan doa ketika berbuka puasa:1. Bertambah iman2. Sihat tubuh badan3. Mati yang baik.4. Murah rezeki.5. Anak soleh.6. Keluarga bahagia.7. Rahmat ALLAH.8. Jauh azab kubur.9. Lapang dada.10. Kekalkan iman.11. Ampunkan dosa.12. Anak2 berjaya.13. Perniagaan yg diberkati.14. Jauhi segala penyakit.15. Ibadat diterima.16. Mudah segala urusan.17. Diterima taubat.18. Lapangkan kubur.19. Mudah bayar hutang.20. Lailatulqadar.21. Syafaat Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam.22. Syurga Firdaus.23. Jauhi neraka.24. Terima kitab tgn kanan.25. Selamat meniti Sirat.26. Selamat fitnah Dajal. 27. Ketenangan hati.28. Doa ibubapa.29. Keluarga yang dirikan solat.30. Diterima puasa Ramadhan.

Marilah kita sama-sama merebut peluang ini untuk berdoa kepada Allah.

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Jaya Grocer Opens New Korean Market At 1 Utama & It Has Everything From Snacks To Skincare

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PJ people, we've got good news!
Jaya Grocer at 1 Utama Shopping Centre recently opened a new supermarket where you can get all your Korean supplies.

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The grocery store, which is located on the ground floor near the Bandar Utama MRT Station, announced its new Korean store's grand opening on Tuesday, 16 March.

The Korean Grocer sells all kinds of imported snacks and drinks, including rice balls, banana milk, konjac jelly, and soju

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Image via Jaya Grocer (Facebook)

Image via Jaya Grocer (Facebook)

Image via Jaya Grocer (Facebook)

Image via Jaya Grocer (Facebook)

You'll find Korean ingredients as well as meats – perfect if you're in the mood for a barbecue at home!

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Image via Jaya Grocer (Facebook)

Of course, there's also an array of ramyeon for all those midnight cravings.

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The supermarket even supplies Korean skincare and beauty products

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Here's where the supermarket is located:Lot G623–G6251, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling JayaOperating hours: 10am - 10pm (Daily)

Here are other Korean mart options in KL and PJ to check out:

                Korea Fans, Check Out This New Store In PJ Selling Muslim-Friendly Snacks

There's another outlet in Puchong too.

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                This Korean Mart In KL Has All Your Ajumma Needs

Crash landing into Kim's Mart. :p

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                This Store In Mont Kiara Sells Grills That Are Perfect For Korean BBQs At Home

Now you can feast like they do in your fave Netflix show. Daebak!

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