Why Are New Car Prices Going Up Not Just In Malaysia - But Also In The US?

If you think that cars are getting a little too expensive, you won't be the only one who thinks so

Malaysians have long complained about high car prices due to our lopsided tax structure but actually, this is a question asked by consumers from all over the world.Data from American automotive website Edmunds show that the average transaction price for a new car has gone up from USD23,900 in the year 2008 to almost USD39,000 in 2019, the last available pre-pandemic level data.

This flies against conventional logic

You would think that a more affordable, lower-priced product will have a wider appeal than a higher-priced one. For decades, that used to be true.Except for a few outliers, the cheapest model of a car manufacturer's range is always the company's No 1 seller, think Volkswagen Beetle (the air-cooled one), Austin Mini, Ford Escort, and Datsun Sunny.

Datsun Sunny used to be the cheapest model as well as the company's best-seller. But not anymore.
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This is no longer true in many markets, where higher-priced SUVs are now outselling cheaper sedans and hatchbacks.Closer to home, Malaysia's best-selling car is not an entry-level Perodua Axia, but a Perodua Myvi, whose price ranges from RM41,292 to RM52,697.That's quite a change from 25 years ago when Perodua's best-seller was the Kancil or Viva.The RM40,000 to RM50,000 plus price range currently occupied by the Myvi was previously occupied by the Perodua Kembara and Rusa, and sales volume back then followed a more logical direction – the cheaper Kancil and Viva outsold all other Perodua models.Since the mid-2000s, average transaction prices of Perodua models have doubled from the '90s. Myvi outsells Axia.

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So are consumers getting richer?

Not really.Wage growth and household income data from all over the world show that income is not rising as fast as car prices.So what's happening here? There are three factors that we discuss in detail below.

1. Increased availability of longer-term loans

The biggest factor that's pushing up average transaction prices is the increased prevalence of longer-term loans. Even in the US, seven-year car loans are now the norm.Data from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a US government agency, show that nearly half of car loans in the US are now six years or longer. Back in 2009, just 26% of US car loans were six years or longer.The prevalence of longer-term car loans gives consumers the illusion that they can afford the car when they actually can't.

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"If you can't pay it off in three or four years, you probably can't afford the car to begin with," said certified financial planner Ryan Marshall in an interview with CNBC.Note that car loans in the US work differently from here.Over here in Malaysia, repayments on car loans (technically it's hire purchase) are calculated based on the borrowed sum, not the balance, which makes it a doubly bad deal for borrowers, especially with Rule 78. Elsewhere, repayments are calculated based on the loan's remaining balance.But that still doesn't explain why consumers are borrowing more money.

2. Migration towards SUVs, demand for more features

The other factor at play is the shift in consumers' preference from sedans to SUVs, which tend to be bigger and more expensive.Car manufacturers are more than happy to meet that demand because larger cars like SUVs offer fatter profit margins than say a sub-compact hatchback or sedan.Consumers are also demanding for more features in their cars – from fancy infotainment displays to convenience features like power-operated tailgates, and advanced driving aids like adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking (AEB) – all of which will bump up prices.This is even more prevalent in Malaysia, where the cheapest variant of a Perodua Bezza needs to come with alloy wheels and LED headlamps. Elsewhere, it's pretty common to see even a BMW 3 Series to be fitted with plastic wheel caps and halogen headlamps.

Malaysian consumers demand LED headlamps and big allow rims even on a cheap entry-level car like a Bezza.
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Why European buyers are less fussy on their premium cars?Well, that's because they don't see these cars as a luxury purchase. It's a premium product that they can afford and it's good enough to get the job done, but not a luxury item. Think of it as buying UNIQLO versus Gucci.Below is a typical BMW bought by Europeans - wagon body style, halogen headlamps paired with sensible, comfortable small rims and thick tyres.The photo was taken in 2013 in Switzerland, one of the richest countries in Europe.

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3. Cheap cars just don't sell as well

There's also the factor of familiarity, and this is especially true in emerging markets like India and China.The main reason why India's Tata Nano failed – once billed as the world's cheapest car that will unlock a new group of consumers previously thought to be unreachable - has to do with the combination of product familiarity and lack of aspirational appeal.Indian consumers found it difficult to trust an unfamiliar looking car that's that cheap.If they are going to spend what little money they have on a car, it better be good, and it had to be something that impressed the neighbours. Else, they trust their Hero Honda motorbikes more.

Failure of Tata Nano taught manufacturers one thing - even poor consumers have pride.
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It was the same learning experience Geely had with Chinese consumers.The company entered the car business by selling cheap knock-off copies of foreign brand cars to rural areas, but only ramped up their growth only to become China's No 1 selling domestic brand once they launched higher range products like the Borui and Boyue aimed at the middle and upper class.Even in Indonesia, the more expensive Toyota Avanza and Daihatsu Xenia outsells the Toyota Motor group's smaller and cheaper models. Not just that, even the Toyota Rush outsells the Perodua Axia's Indonesian twins Daihatsu Ayla and Toyota Agya, both are only half the price of a Rush but neither sells any better.

Geely entered the car business with cheap cars but became No.1 Chinese domestic brand only when it is able to convince buyers to buy its higher range cars, which now outsells its entry-level models.
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In conclusion, manufacturers have learned that lower prices don’t always guarantee higher sales

Additionally, with banks offering longer loan tenures and consumers willing to stretch their borrowings, manufacturers are more than happy to oblige.Although Malaysians pay silly money for their cars, the issue of high car prices is not unique to Malaysia as the entire car industry as a whole is trending towards more expensive cars.

The full article originally appeared on WapCar.

Speaking of cars, did you know that road tax is just another channel of government revenue, and it's not used for road maintenance:

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This Malaysian Company Offers Eco-Friendly Products & Donates 100% Of Dividends To Charity

This Spotlight is sponsored by TLC.

Have you been looking for a way to help charity and give back to the environment, but simply don't have the time or resources?

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It's no secret that Malaysians are generous and caring. But it can be hard to find the time to help the causes we're passionate about.

That's why The Truly Loving Company (TLC) is stepping up to bridge that gap in the coolest way

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You're probably already familiar with TLC's eco-friendly household cleaning products, which can be found in all established supermarkets in Malaysia. But did you know that TLC is actually a social enterprise that generates a long term, sustainable income for numerous charities?

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Their latest 'Nature to Nurture' campaign champions Mother Nature and encourages all Malaysians to take part in the movement.

Here's how it works:

1. Just choose from TLC's comprehensive range of household products to keep your home clean and beautiful

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With dozens of products to choose from, you're sure to find just the right fit for your household needs. This includes laundry care, baby care, floor cleaners, kitchen cleaning, bathroom care, and dishwashing liquid.

2. Every time you purchase a TLC product, 100% of its dividends goes towards supporting charity organisations. That means you're helping to provide a regular, sustainable, and long-term source of income for the less fortunate.

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To date, TLC has five charity partners: Handicapped and Mentally Disabled Children Association Johor Bahru, Hospis Malaysia, National Stroke Association of Malaysia, Rumah Aman, and SHELTER - Home for Children, as well as 35 other beneficiaries. View the full list of beneficiaries here.

3. Finally, TLC's Green product range are completely plant-based, non-toxic, and biodegradable. That means you're doing your part in saving the environment!

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We all know how important it is to care for the environment, but the list of things we’d have to give up in order to be truly zero-waste and sustainable can certainly be overwhelming.But the truth is, even small smart changes can make a huge impact on your carbon footprint!TLC Green Products are formulated with biodegradable ingredients that dissolve naturally and manufactured with plant-based, non-toxic ingredients that are skin-friendly.

Just by using TLC, not only are you keeping your home clean, you're also providing an income for underprivileged Malaysians, while helping to maintain and nurture the environment

In turn, Mother Nature nurtures every single one of us. It's a pretty awesome cycle based on the love of nature to nurture all living beings.And TLC is giving you the opportunity to be part of that!

Watch how you can help make a difference with TLC:

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Middle Child Pains As Told By A Middle Child

The first-born is put on a pedestal and the youngest gets everything. The middle child is just - there

"The moment he realised he was now the middle child." - Photo from Reddit.
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We'll always be ignored

Angsty middle child meme.
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We'll also have to deal with hand-me-downs our entire lives

Cat meme.
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And almost never get first pick over anything

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We never seem to be able to outshine our siblings no matter how many medals and achievements we bring home

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And so we take to creating a #middlechild hashtag as consolation

But wait!

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The middle child is resilient and a strong survivor!

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Did you know, Anne Hathaway, Britney Spears, Chris Hemsworth and Demi Lovato are middle children too?

Britney Spears is a middle child, she has an older brother Bryan and younger sister Jamie-Lynn Spears.
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Chris Hemsworth is a middle child, with younger brother Liam Hemsworth and older brother Luke Hemsworth.
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Anne Hathaway is a middle child. She has a younger brother Thomas and an older brother Michael.
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Because we're constantly neglected, we also get away with most things

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Having had to deal with older and younger siblings, we're resourceful, flexible and make good negotiators

So yes, what middle child syndrome? Pfft!

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[FACT OR FAKE #46] Beer Is The Best Cure For Hangover

The pounding head, sour stomach and dry mouth of a hangover can make the binge of the night before seem like a very bad idea. It always does.

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But before we get to discussing about hangover and what cures it, let's first find out what really is a hangover?

What is a hangover?
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A hangover is your body's reaction to drinking too much alcohol that makes you pee an inhuman amount and shrinks your brain and produces toxic chemicals in your body that make you feel terrible sometimes depending on what you drink and in what order.

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So, what cures a hangover?

Almost everyone you know seems to have a sure fire theory about how to have a big night out and still avoid the dreaded hangover. Some just don’t add up while others can leave you feeling even worse.

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If you have a hangover — the dry mouth, nausea, dizziness and headache that result from overindulging in alcohol — it's too late to do very much to make yourself feel better. A lot of hangover remedies have been tried, but there's not much evidence they help.

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What about beer? The infamous hair of the dog remedy that drinking more alcohol will cure your hangover? How much truth does that saying holds?

Does beer cure heangover?
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FACT: Beer doesn't really cures your hangover. All It does is to delay your hangover into later on in the day.

Having another beer for breakfast might make you feel better temporarily, but it will do nothing to "cure" your hangover. Drinking when you have a hangover only prolongs the agony. Time is the only sure cure for your overindulgence and a reminder to go lighter on the libations in the future.

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Beer doesn't help hangover
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More alcoholic drinks will only boost the existing toxicity of the alcohol already in your body, and according to research, may lead to further drinking. A 2011 study published in PLoS One found alcohol to be a poor hangover remedy as it causes greater alcohol dependence.

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Here's the science behind the best remedy for your pounding head. Researchers suggest chugging a Sprite the morning after. Or if you prefer to skip the sweet stuff, soda water may be a good alternative.

While a Bloody Mary or cold beer may seem like the best way to cure what ails you after a night of binge drinking, Chinese scientists say a better option is a swig of Sprite.

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The sugary, lemon-lime flavored carbonated soft drink was rated the best of 57 beverages tested by a team of researchers at Sun Yat-Sen University in Guangzhou. Sprite, the scientists concluded, helps break down acetaldehyde, a metabolite of ethanol, which causes the headaches, nausea and accompanying feelings of regret too much booze, beer or wine can cause.

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Interestingly, the scientists found that sipping herbal tea may slow down the process, prolonging your hangover.

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For more, watch the scientific hangover cure video that lists the possible remedies in detailed manner:

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[VIDEO] Girls Sit OUTSIDE Their Car On The Way Up To Genting

Police to charge Genting 'stunt' girls with rash or negligent driving

A few days after three girls who were caught on videos being reckless in their car on their way to Genting Highlands, Bentong Police Deputy Chief ASP S. Somo, 30 August, said that they are to be prosecuted soon, reported Bernama.They would be charged with rash or negligent driving, Somo told Bernama, adding that the investigation papers would be sent to the public prosecutor this week."The owner of the car had not used the vehicle on that day, but we have identified all those who were in the car on that occasion."

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Late Sunday night, 28 August, a Facebook user, Giin Yong, uploaded two videos that she shot on her phone on the way to Genting Highlands a day before. At the time of writing, 29 August, the videos have been shared over 23,000 times.

Malaysians across Facebook are sharing the videos, expressing shock and anger.The videos show a group of young girls wearing hijabs, seen sticking out their upper body while riding on the windows of their car.

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According to Giin Yong, they were recklessly driving towards Genting Highlands.Considering how the road to Genting Highlands has seen a number of fatal road accidents, it's no surprise that the act of the young girls is not sitting well with Malaysians on the Internet, who have labelled the girls and their act as "stupid".

You can watch the videos, below:

Posted by Giin Yong on Saturday, August 27, 2016

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M'sian Who Was Wrongfully Sentenced To 53 Years' Jail Has Been Proven Innocent And Freed

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A 49-year-old Malaysian, who was wrongfully convicted for crimes he did not commit, has been freed after spending two years in jail

On 3 March 2019, Tey Kok Liong was sentenced by two separate courts to 53 years in jail.He was a lorry driver, whose identity was misused — leading to the establishment of 10 companies registered under his name.The companies were registered online with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM) in 2013 and 2014 without going through a biometric identification process, said Selayang member of Parliament (MP) William Leong in a statement yesterday, 6 May.Leong said the government only started using the ezBiz website equipped with the biometric system to avoid identity theft in 2015.Following which in 2016, officers from the then Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperative, and Consumerism (KPDNKK) served him with 57 orders from the Consumer Claims Tribunal under Regulation 21(5) of the Consumer Protection Act (Consumer Claims Tribunal) 1999, reported Malaysiakini.

Selayang MP William Leong (second from right) and wrongfully convicted lorry driver Tey Kok Liong (second from left) at a press conference yesterday, 6 May.
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Although Tey lodged a police report to state that he had never registered any businesses and that his name had been misused, he was later charged in 2018 and eventually convicted in March 2019

He was charged under Section 117 of the Consumer Protection Act 1999 for failing to compensate consumers within 14 days in January 2018.He faced 16 charges at the Kota Bharu Magistrates Court and 55 charges at the Seremban Magistrates Court.Without a lawyer, he was convicted for over 10 charges and all 55 charges at the two courts respectively.The Kota Bharu Magistrates Court sentenced him between six and 12 months' jail for each charge, and they were able to run concurrently. Meanwhile, the Seremban Magistrates Court sentenced him between five and 18 months' jail for each charge, but Tey was ordered to serve the jail term consecutively.In the end, the total jail term he had to serve was 53 years, four months, and 16 days.

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"I could not afford a lawyer. Because I did not prepare strong evidence, the court sentenced me to 53 years in prison," Tey said in a joint press conference with the Selayang MP yesterday

"Inside the prison, I asked my friend to look for my brother and through my brother, I contacted (Selayang MP) Leong to ask for assistance."It is understood that when Tey was imprisoned, none of his family members knew about it.A few months after he was stuck behind bars in Pengkalan Chepa Prison, Leong came to learn about Tey's predicament. As a lawyer himself, he agreed to offer Tey free legal service.

Pengkalan Chepa Prison, Kelantan.
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Leong was joined by his fellow lawyers, Chiew Choon Man and Lee Zhe Hui, to appeal Tey's convictions.The lawyers asked the police and CCM to investigate Tey's complaint about the misuse of his identity.“At all material time, Tey was only a normal worker who worked with an air-conditioning technician and drove a lorry in Kuala Lumpur. Tey is also not so good with his literacy,” Leong said in a statement, as reported by Malaysiakini."That is why Tey does not have the capability to open 10 businesses and come up with fraudulent schemes affecting hundreds of people. Tey also did not and could not afford to hire someone else to carry out the fraudulent activities."Eventually, in 2020, CCM's investigation showed that Tey was not involved in the registration of the companies and they managed to take action against the perpetrators who misused Tey's identity.On 3 May 2021, Tey was freed after the courts were presented with new evidence and overturned Tey's convictions.Speaking during the press conference, Leong reminded members of the public to always be careful while dealing with copies of their identity cards and to always mark the copies with intended purposes.

Wrongfully convicted lorry driver Tey Kok Liong (second from left) and Selayang MP William Leong (first from right) speaking at a press conference yesterday, 6 May.
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10 Small Local Businesses Around Klang Valley That Deliver Traditional Homemade Dumplings

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1. Dumpling Queens (Frozen)

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What's available:- Spicy Szechuan pork dumplings (RM18)- Lamb and green onions dumplings (RM28)- Chinese turnip chai kuih (RM8)- Black fungus, napa cabbage, and vermicelli dumplings (RM18)- Prawn, chives, and pork dumplings (RM20)- Cabbage and pork dumplings (RM15)- Celery and pork dumplings (RM15)- Shiitake mushrooms and pork dumplings (RM15)- Napa cabbage and pork dumplings (RM15)- Chives and pork dumplings (RM15)- Kimchi and pork dumplings (RM18)- Water chestnut and pork dumplings (RM18)10 pieces per pack.Contact:+6011-51351349Based in Puchong, KL.Visit their website, Facebook, or Instagram for more information.

2. Happy Dumpling (Frozen)

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Image via Happy Dumpling (Facebook)

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What's available:- Signature prawn, pork, and mushroom dumplings (RM15)- Dried scallop dumplings (RM18)- Mala dumplings (RM15)- Kimchi dumplings (RM15)- Coriander and century egg dumplings (RM12)- Dried shrimp dumplings (RM12)- Smoked duck dumplings (RM12)- Mushroom dumplings (RM12)- Corn and chicken dumplings (RM10)- Chives and chicken dumplings (RM10)- Chives and pork dumplings (RM10)- Cabbage and pork dumplings (RM10)- Spring onion dumplings (RM10)- Sambal petai dumplings (RM16.90)10 pieces per pack. Contact:+6017-7786582Delivery around Klang Valley.Visit their website, Facebook, or Instagram for more information.

3. Mei Jiao Niang (Frozen)

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What's available:- Beef and onion dumplings (RM18)- Chicken and mushroom dumplings (RM18)- Kimchi dumplings (RM20)- Chives dumplings (RM20)- Cabbage dumplings (RM20)25 pieces per pack. Contact:+6012-9966063Based in Kelana Jaya, Selangor.Visit their website or Instagram for more information.

4. Shake It Dumpling (Frozen)

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What's available:- Chive and pork dumplings (RM10)- Ginger, cabbage, and pork dumplings (RM10)- Coriander and pork dumplings (RM10)- Shrimp, pork, and chive dumplings (RM15)- Salted fish and pork dumplings (RM15)- Petai and pork dumplings (RM15)- Kimchi and pork dumplings (RM12)- Sichuan mala pork dumplings (RM15)- Basil chicken pork dumplings (RM15)10 pieces per pack.Contact:+6010-2069820Delivery to Klang Valley, Nilai, and Seremban.Visit their Facebook or Instagram for more information.

5. Dumpling Dumplers (Halal and readymade)

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What's available:- Beef and cabbage dumpling (RM8)- Pan-seared Sichuan chicken and prawn dumplings (RM6)- Steamed Sichuan chicken and prawn dumplings (RM5)Four pieces per pack.Contact:+6018-2977572Based in Sri Hartamas, KL.Visit their Instagram for more information.

6. Eco Dumplings (Frozen)

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What's available:- Pork and cabbage dumplings (RM10)- Celery and pork dumplings (RM10)- Mushroom and pork dumplings (RM10)- Onion and pork dumplings (RM10)- Chives and pork dumplings (RM10)- Chives and egg dumplings (RM10)- Pickled mustard greens and pork dumplings (RM10)- Pork, shrimp, and chives dumplings (RM14)- Pork, chicken, and shrimp dumplings (RM17)- Beef and carrot dumplings (RM17)- Lamb and onion dumplings (RM17)10 or 11 pieces per pack.Contact:+6014-9738193Based in Ampang, KL.Visit their Facebook or Instagram for more information.

7. Dumpling Bar (Frozen)

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What's available:- Chives and pork dumplings (RM12)- Cabbage and pork dumplings (RM12)- Spring onion and pork dumplings (RM12)- Chives and egg dumplings (RM12)- Mushroom and pork dumplings (RM18)- Garlic sprouts and pork dumplings (RM18)- Coriander, prawn, and pork dumplings (RM22)- Chives, prawn, mushroom, and pork dumplings (RM24)12 or 20 pieces per pack.Gyoza or wonton skin.Contact:+6010-9482468Delivery around Klang Valley.Visit their Facebook or Instagram for more information.

8. JJ Kitchen Food (Halal and frozen)

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What's available:- Beef dumplings (RM20)- Chicken dumplings (RM20)12 pieces per pack.Contact:+6011-11230888Based in Subang Jaya, Selangor.Visit their Instagram for more information.

9. Nanju Dumpling (Frozen)

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What's available: - Signature pork dumplings (RM15)- Prawn and pork dumplings (RM20)- Chives and pork dumplings (RM10)- Cabbage and pork dumplings (RM10)- Celery and pork dumplings (RM10)- Spicy Sichuan dumplings (RM15)- Scallop and pork dumplings (RM25)- Mushroom and pork dumplings (RM15)- Basil chicken dumplings (RM15)- Corn and seaweed chicken dumplings (RM15)- Chives and egg dumplings (RM10)10 pieces per pack.Contact:+6010-9083128Delivery around Klang Valley.Visit their Facebook or Instagram for more information.

10. Walaoweh Dumpling (Halal, readymade, or frozen)

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What's available:- Chicken dumplings (RM12/RM14)- Prawn dumplings (RM16/RM19)- Samyang chicken dumplings (RM14/RM17)8 pieces per pack.10 pieces per frozen pack.Contact:+6016-5784671Based in Shah Alam, Selangor.Visit their Facebook or Instagram for more information.

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PDRM: Cop Who Texted A Woman After Taking Down Her Details At MCO Roadblock Will Be Probed

Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has taken note of a viral tweet about one of its officers allegedly misusing a woman's details to text her

The issue came to light on late Thursday night, 11 February, after the woman took to her Twitter handle to share how earlier during the day she was stopped by the officer at an unspecified roadblock for Movement Control Order (MCO), following which he took down her details including her phone number.The officer later texted the woman asking if he could get to know her.

In her tweet, she shared a screenshot of the WhatsApp texts the officer sent to her after she was stopped at an unspecified roadblock

According to the woman, she was on the way to buy some groceries.In the tweet, she alleged that the PDRM officer stopped her and asked her where she was going.He then told her to stop at the roadside, took down all her information including her identification number, phone number, and details of her licence.According to the timestamp in the screenshot of the WhatsApp chat, she received a text from the officer identifying as the police officer who just stopped her at the roadblock.When she asked if there was an issue, the officer said, "Noting la. Can I get to know you?"

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The woman's allegation went viral over Friday, with the official handle of the PDRM asking her to provide full details about the incident

"Good day, miss. We have taken note of this viral issue. Please state the exact day, time, and location of the roadblock that you have mentioned for us to conduct further checks. Thank you," tweeted PDRM.

Salam hormat saudari. Kami mengambil maklum isu tular ini. Pohon saudari nyatakan hari, waktu dan lokasi tepat sekatan jalan raya yang dimaksudkan bagi tujuan semakan lanjut kami. Terima kasih.— Polis Diraja M'sia (@PDRMsia) February 12, 2021


"Mandi Air Itik" - Pak Cik Sakan Tunjuk Aksi Kayak Penuh Skill, Sekali Lain Pula Jadinya

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Aktiviti luar yang extreme dan adventurous sudah tentu sangat menyeronokkan

Ramai meluangkan masa untuk beriadah dan melakukan aktiviti luar untuk mengisi masa lapang. Kebiasaannya, ada yang suka berkayak, berjoging, berbasikal, skate dan banyak lagi. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok yang memaparkan seorang pak cik sakan tunjuk skills naik kayak sekali lain pula jadinya telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @rasathirah Asalkan pakcik bahagia #kayak #universitimalaya #fypsatukali  original sound - Ras Athirah  - Ras Athirah

Baru nak tunjuk hebat, sekali terciduk pula jatuh dalam tasik

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan sebuah rakaman yang menunjukkan situasi di tasik Universiti Malaya.Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila salah seorang gadis di situ telah merakam aksi seorang pak cik yang ingin berkayak. Lebih melucukan lagi adalah apabila pak cik itu meluncur kayaknya dari atas sehingga ke dalam tasik, namun ia tidak berjaya dan dia jatuh ke dalam tasik itu membuatkan ramai tertawa.

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"Sopan betul suara dia, kalau aku dah terjerit cemas" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 1.8M tontonan, 210K tanda suka dan 3K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat pak cik itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Daripada excited terus jadi kesian tengok pak cik tu! :'D

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[SHARE] Top 10 Best Paying Jobs In Malaysia

According To A Nielsen Survey, Jobseekers In Malaysia Showed That Salary Is Their Most Important Consideration When It Comes To Choosing A Job

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A recent Nielsen survey based on the jobseekers in Malaysia showed that when it came to choosing a job, salary is their most important consideration.

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Job Street Wanted To Find Out The Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs In Malaysia

To further help candidates gauge whether their salaries are competitive to the market JobStreet.com recently did a study to find out the Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in Malaysia.

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And So Introduced A New Salary-Matching Feature That Allows Candidates To Match Jobs According To Their Desired Pay

JobStreet.com's study, the first job site in Southeast Asia to have introduced the list of top paying jobs for fresh graduates and experienced personnel, was based on salaries posted by employers on JobStreet.com from Jan 1 to Aug 31 2013.

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The company said it executed the study with the aim of helping candidates gauge the competitiveness of their salaries in the market. According to the study, most jobs in the top 10 list tend to be technical or science-based.

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The Study Showed That Most Jobs In The Top 10 List Tend To Be Technical Or Science Based

Job Street came up with a list of jobs with the highest average salaries across all position levels based on the salaries posted by employers on JobStreet.com from 1 January to 31 August 2013.

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SAYS, a tech media company in Malaysia.
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Candidates At The EXECUTIVE Level Who Specialised In Medical, Engineering And IT Generally Earned Above Average Salary Of RM2,800

As for managerial levels and above, specializations such as IT, Science, and Engineering were compensated better.

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FRESH GRADUATES Can Expect To Get An Average Salary Of RM2,100 Per Month

On average, fresh graduates earn anywhere between RM1,500 and RM3,600 with the average being RM2,100 across most industries.
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Fresh graduates can expect to get an average salary of RM2,100 per month. Those in Pharmacy can earn RM3,600 as their starting wage. Executives doing corporate strategy come in second, earning a basic pay of RM3,200. Take note that these are just basic salaries, and do not include any other forms of compensation such as leave credits, medical benefits, insurance and incentives.

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On Average, JUNIOR EXECUTIVES Can Earn A Salary Range From RM2,100 To RM3,900, With The Average Being RM2,800 Across All Industries

On average, junior executives can earn a salary range from RM2,100 to RM3,900, with the average being RM2,800 across all industries.
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Although young doctors can achieve a figure of RM2,700 as a houseman, their salary can quickly increase to about RM3,900 with 3-4 years of experience. Most specializations in the list of Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs for junior level are in the technical field. This includes Process Design& Control, Engineering- Oil/Gas, Aviation, and IT- Software.

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For SENIOR EXECUTIVES, The Engineering Sector Pays Well For Employees

On average, senior executives can earn a salary range from RM3,200 to RM7,500 with the average being RM4,300 across all industries.
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For senior executives, the engineering sector pays well for employees. Out of the top 10, they take up three slots in the best paying jobs.

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On Average, MANAGERS Can Earn A Salary Range From RM3,900 To RM9,500

Doctors, engineers  and  managers in the aviation specializations draw the highest pay with doctors earning the highest, with an average salary of RM9,500 per month.
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Doctors, engineers  and  managers in the aviation specializations draw the highest pay with doctors earning the highest, with an average salary of RM9,500 per month.

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The Average Salary Of SENIOR MANAGERS Is RM12,800 Across All Industries

On average, senior managers can earn a salary range from RM5,555 to RM18,100 with the average being RM12,800 across all industries.
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It takes years of experience and expertise before one becomes a senior manager, but all that hard work pays off. Overall,senior managers in specializations such as IT- Hardware, Quality Control/Assurance and Geophysics are the top highest paying job in this position.

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In July 2013, Hay Group's Fresh Graduate Pay Survey 2013 Revealed That The Average Fresh Graduate Pay In Singapore Ranges Between S$2,714 - S$2,876

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According to the 130 organisations responding to Hay Group’s Fresh Graduate Pay Survey 2013 in May, the average starting monthly pay for degree holders across the three qualification categories — without Honors, with Honors (Second Lower) and with Honors (Second Upper) — is S$2,714, S$2,822 and S$2,876 respectively.

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In Dec 2013, Job Street Also Revealed The Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs In Singapore

Fresh graduates can expect to earn S$2,300 a month on average, says a JobStreet.com study.

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Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in Singapore
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Doctors are the best paid among fresh graduates and junior executives, drawing more than S$3,000 a month, while chemists get the highest pay among managers by earning S$9,096 a month.

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So... Vaping Isn't As Harmless As People  Seem To Think It Is

Researchers have found that e-cigarette vapours may cause harm that is similar to regular cigarettes

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In the study, researchers used lung tissue from non-smokers to be tested in three situations:- exposed to plain e-cigarette fluid- exposed to varying strengths of artificial vapour, with and without nicotine- exposed to nothingAll eight non-smokers have no history of asthma or any other forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The findings were then published online by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) on the "Thorax" journal.Media reports have called this study "significant" as it does not focus on the composition of e-cigarette liquid, but rather on the effects of its vapours.

It has been shown that the vapours cause inflammation and disables cells that protect lung tissue

This happens whether nicotine is present or not, though the presence of nicotine has a more pronounced effect. When protective cells are disabled, users are more vulnerable to dust, bacteria and allergens which could lead to incurable COPD.

COPD is a progressive lung disease mainly caused by smoking and smog that's also commonly mistaken as "smoker's cough".
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The cells' ability to fight off bacteria is also compromised, though it can be treated with antioxidants.

This is not the first time that the risks of vaping have been pointed out

The sudden rise in popularity of vaping - especially among youths - has pushed researchers to study its effects before its too late.

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Some other health risks in regards to vaping include an increased risk of heart disease when vaping with fluids that contain nicotine and possible damage to DNA in the heart, lungs, and bladder.In general, vaping fluid that contains nicotine could have effects that are similar to that of smoking traditional cigarettes.

However, lead researcher Professor David Thickett believes that more research needs to be done on the long-term effects of vaping

Thickett is attached to University of Birmingham's Institute of Inflammation and Ageing.“In terms of cancer causing molecules in cigarette smoke, as opposed to cigarette vapour, there are certainly reduced numbers of carcinogens," he says."They are safer in terms of cancer risk, but if you vape for 20 or 30 years and this can cause COPD, then that’s something we need to know about."Ultimately, Thickett advises vapers to practise "cautious scepticism" when it comes to deeming e-cigarettes as "safe".

Speaking of COPD, make sure to wear face masks while out and about in the coming weeks:

                Smell Something Burning In The Air? That's Haze Returning To Malaysia

The haze situation is actually worsening in Perak, Sarawak, and Penang.

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Thai Man Shoots Ex-Classmate At School Gathering Because He Bullied Him 53 Years Ago

A 69-year-old Thai marine, Thanapat, was arrested after shooting a classmate, Suthud at a class gathering on 24 August

Thanapat was allegedly bullied by Suthud some 50 years ago.

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At the gathering, Thanapat asked his former bully, Suthud, if he remembers attempting to bury him alive

He also asked for an apology from Suthud.Mothership reported that Suthud denied bullying Thanapat and refused to apologise to him.

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Unsatisfied with his bully's response, Thanaput pulled out a gun and shot Suthud in the stomach, with the bullet allegedly passing through his back

According to Ang Thong News Official, Suthud died after being admitted to Ang Thong hospital, as reported by Mothership.Police are currently investigating the case.


How A Penang-Based Gothic Artist Is Creating Ripples In The International Art Arena

Behind her soft-spoken demeanour and signature red hair, Penang-based artist and tattooist En Tze harbours some of the most imaginative yet gorgeously eerie artistic talents we have ever come across.

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Not-So-Childish Doodles: Already a budding artist at a tender age of three, En Tze revealed that even then, her drawings tend to gravitate towards horror-related themes such as skeletons and monstrous creatures.

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"I've been drawing since I was 3 years old. I don't know what's the first thing that I actually remember drawing, but I have kept most of my drawings as a kid and looking back at them there were some common themes," she disclosed. "Mostly horror related stuff such as skeletons, haunted castles, Dracula and Frankenstein's monster, all of which I've been drawing since I was 4, and also lots of aliens and other strange creatures. Also food."

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But the road to taking up art as a professional vocation wasn't an easy and straightforward decision. En Tze had wanted to be an artist since she was a kid, only to lose interest when told that being an artist is not a "proper job".

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As she put it, "I wanted to be an artist since I was a kid, but after a while that interest faded away quite a bit as I was surrounded by people and media that told me being an artist wasn't a 'proper' job, and that it wouldn't be a good idea." "After that I wanted to be an engineer for a few years, influenced by my father who is also a computer engineer."

Things changed when she hit her adolescent years and realised that "being stuck in a cubicle" was not something she wanted to do for the rest of her life, hence her return to art and this time, she's hell-bent on making it as an artist.

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Gothic And Lowbrow Art Style: En Tze's art pieces often carry dark gothic themes not often seen in conventional art circles, with Asian influences incorporated within.

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Image via Facebook: Miss Haematic

When street art started popping up around Penang a few years ago, the low-profile artist contributed a mural depicting a Chinese opera beauty with half of her face scraped to the bone.

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Accompanied by strokes of Chinese characters that translate to ‘our art is dying’, the mural reflects the slow death of our tradition, heritage and culture – in particular the fading art of Chinese opera, a musical theatre of the Chinese community complete with dramatic makeup, headdress and costumes.

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Sadly, the mural has since crumbled to almost nothing due to the gradual dilapidation of the mural wall.

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Art is an avenue for En Tze to express her emotions and feelings; her drawings are often personifications of her inner thoughts with deeper meanings and stories attached to them.

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Image via Facebook: Miss Haematic

The pieces are indeed hauntingly beautiful, but En Tze revealed that the darker twists employed into the subject matters has occasionally prompted "looks of terror" from people.

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"When I held the De Rosis Nascentibus Art Exhibition a couple of years ago that featured gothic/dark art artists from around the world, some people took one step into the exhibition area and then just reversed right back out, some with looks of terror on their faces," she mused.The exhibition, curated by En Tze and graphic designer Matrika Sasha Nehru, revolved around the mysterious nature of roses and featured artwork from artistes based in Malaysia, Lithuania, Russia, and UK.

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Jane Of All Trades: Upon completing high school, En Tze decided to combine her passion for art with the tattoo trade, focusing in original tattoo artwork. Subsequently, she opened her own tattoo parlour HAVOC in 2014.

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En Tze once started off drawing realistic portraits and since then has had her elbows deep in many other trades of art, including hand-painting shoes and shirts. At 18, despite scoring excellently in the high school certificate exams, she refused to further her studies into any field other than art and chose to stay true to her passion. Thus, she began to learn the trade of tattooing at Mandala Tattoo in 2012.

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That very year, she also founded the Malaysia Dark Alternative Movement as a platform to reach out to like-minded people with interests in dark alternative subcultures.

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The movement started off as a Facebook page, where followers are able to express themselves and create conversations on all things concerning the dark alternative scene. A disclaimer on the page clarified that they are not here to promote Satanism or anything against the law, as they are merely "individuals with a love for beauty from the darker side of things.

Experimenting With Fan Art: Besides creating art from traditional media, En Tze has also ventured into digital art mainly consisting of fan art based on her favourite TV shows like Orphan Black, Carmilla and The 100.

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On the digital medium, she has taken to experimenting with art styles that are quite a far cry from her usual dark themes. A short tour into her Tumblr art blog revealed some comics-inspired pieces as well as some quirky art memes.

Her Tim Burton-meets-Orphan Black mash-up, in particular, did not just earn a mention from international 'nerd community' Nerdist, but also grabbed the attention of Tatiana Maslany, the show's leading star.

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Her art was also featured during an Orphan Black fan meet-up at the San Diego Comic Con last year.

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On a separate occasion, her highly-detailed rendition of actress Evelyne Brochu as female Thor was also retweeted by the actress herself!

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Her highly realistic portraits are also worth a mention. We can hardly believe these were done digitally!

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Image via Facebook: En Tze

Being An Alternative Artist In Malaysia: Despite gaining traction and acclaim on the international front, En Tze feels that her unconventional art is prone to being shunned or ignored because of the conservative views surrounding the use of dark imagery in art.

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"Right now, anything unconventional mostly gets shunned or ignored as the people here are very conservative. It's very tough for someone like me that's into the darker side of art to really go far here," she said.

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In her opinion, the education system and media play huge roles in the make-or-break of the Malaysian art scene as well as locals' support and open-mindedness for the arts.

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"Malaysians in general need to be more open-minded and supportive of the arts," she explained."Majority of us have been taught in school that art is pointless and not much attention is put into the importance of art. People are also too stuck on traditional and conservative views and are unwilling to open up to other perspectives or even try to understand things that are different from the norm.

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En Tze is currently taking a break from tattooing to focus on personal projects, with hopes to venture into the film industry some day.

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"I'm hoping to get into the world of film to possibly be an art director or production designer, or anything that might come my way really," she said.  "The art world is so huge that it's kind of silly to be stuck on doing just one or two things all the time so I'd like to explore different art forms as much as possible."

Check out more of En Tze's art on her Facebook page.

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Other homegrown talents on SAYS:

                [PHOTOS] This Guy Knows How To Make Full Use Of His Time At Malaysian Weddings!

Now you know what you have to do while you're waiting for a wedding to start.

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                [PHOTOS] You Might've Seen These Drawings Before, But Did You Know A Malaysian Did Them?

A project that strikes a chord with the artist himself, these scribbly pieces of art started from a dyslexia awarenes...

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SAYS Is Now In The Philippines And Indonesia!

In our hopes of leading the world of digital media, SAYS has officially expanded to the Philippines and Indonesia!

The REV Asia and SAYS Philippines team at its launch at Kabisera, BGC on 20 April 2016.
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REV Asia launched SAYS Philippines and SAYS Indonesia on 20 and 28 April 2016 respectively, in line with the company’s mission to lead the media revolution in South East Asia.

The expansion marks a new era for REV Asia to strengthen its reach in the region by replicating the SAYS model Malaysian readers have been familiar with since 2012

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SAYS Philippines and SAYS Indonesia will carry on the SAYS mission of curating and creating easy-to-read, shareable social content for the young generation of readers

As of March 2016, SAYS ranked third in comScore’s news and info (desktop) category in Malaysia. We are also gearing up to become a leader and trendsetter in content marketing, having developed viral and relatable content for more than 170 brands and advertisers in two years.

Speaking at the launch of SAYS ID, Managing Director of REV Asia Voon Tze Khay said, "As the fastest growing social news and content website in Malaysia, we are very excited to have launched SAYS in the Philippines and Indonesia."

Managing Director of REV Asia, Voon Tze Khay speaking at the SAYS Indonesia launch at Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta on 28 April 2016.
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“Both countries have the largest Internet population in South East Asia and an even higher percentage of social media users, thus presenting us the opportunity to capture a fast growing digital media spend in these markets,” said Voon at the launch of SAYS Indonesia in Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta.He also added, “With an existing effective social distribution platform in 8Share – which has cultivated a strong presence in Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam – the introduction of sponsored content will put us in the driving seat to capture and enlarge a significant piece of the Philippines and Indonesia’s rapidly growing content marketing spend.”

Matteo Utitco, a media industry leader who was in attendance at the SAYS PH launch has high hopes with the arrival of SAYS in the country, saying:

"Our agency has been working closely with 8Share for our campaign needs and we are optimistic that the addition of SAYS among REV Asia’s services will be as excellent in delivering results for our brands," said Utitco, Digital Content and PR Manager of Touch BPN Philippines.

Check out the new sites on SAYS Philippines and SAYS Indonesia

You can also follow them on social media in the following links:SAYS Philippines: Facebook | TwitterSAYS Indonesia: Facebook | Twitter


Belanja Kurang RM3 Ribu, Wanita Kongsi Buat Majlis Kahwin Berkonsepkan Hi-Tea. Jimatnya!

Bila bercakap tentang majlis perkahwinan ini, adalah lebih baik sekiranya kita utamakan yang penting

Iya, kahwin itu sekali seumur hidup. Namun, ramai anak muda yang sanggup bergolok-gadai dan berhutang demi sebuah majlis perkahwinan yang besar lagi gemilang. Prinsip begitu usah diturutkan kerana kelak diri sendiri juga yang akan menyesal. Disebabkan majlis yang sekali seumur hidup itu, diri sendiri pula nanti pening memikirkan hutang keliling pinggang.

Menerusi laman Twitter, seorang wanita telah berkongsikan bagaimana dia hanya menghabiskan kurang daripada RM3 ribu untuk majlis perkahwinannya

Caranya? Dengan menggunakan konsep Hi-Tea!

Menggelarkan dirinya Sis Nad, wanita yang bekerja sebagai jurufoto perkahwinan itu hanya menjemput 200 orang sahaja yang terdiri daripada ahli keluarga serta teman rapat untuk memeriahkan majlisnya.

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Menerusi rangkaian tweet, Sis Nad telah berkongsikan beberapa perkara yang perlu dititikberatkan buat mereka yang berminat untuk membuat majlis perkahwinan seumpamanya

Lebih-lebih lagi kerana majlis perkahwinan turut melibatkan ibu bapa pasangan pangantin, maka perlu berbincang dengan ibu bapa terlebih dahulu.

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Ekoran memilih majlis berkonsepkan Hi-Tea, majlis itu hanya berlangsung pada waktu petang termasuklah atur cara perarakan masuk pasangan mempelai.

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Disebabkan semuanya perlu dihabiskan pada waktu petang, maka jumlah tetamu perlu dikawal bagi memastikan majlis berlangsung dengan tertib dan teratur.

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Mengadakan majlis berkongsikan Hi-Tea atau minum petang ini juga membolehkan pengantin untuk berjimat dari segi perbelanjaan lokasi kerana banyak event space serta restoran yang menawarkan perkhidmatan berkenaan.

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Bahkan Sis Nad turut menyarankan untuk memilih lokasi yang menyediakan servis penyediaan makanan yang hidangannya sedikit kerana jumlah tetamu yang tidak ramai.

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Bukan itu sahaja, mengadakan majlis pada belah petang juga tidak memerlukan pengantin untuk menjamu tetamu dengan makanan yang terlalu berat serta berlauk. Memang satu bonus di situ!

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Akhir sekali dan paling penting buat pengantin yang ingin membuat majlis berkongsepkan Hi-Tea adalah untuk memaklumkan terlebih dahulu tentang aturcara majlis serta tema kepada para jemputan di dalam kad undangan.Selain tampak meriah, kaedah ini juga membolehkan para tetamu untuk mengikut timing majlis tersebut.

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Inginkan mood yang lebih romantik untuk majlis perkahwinan? Senang sahaja, mainkan sahaja lagu-lagu bernada instrumental sepanjang majlis berlangsung.

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Buat bakal pasangan pengantin yang telah terinspirasi dengan majlis perkahwinan berkonsepkan Hi-Tea ini bolehlah mengikut kesemua pointers yang sudah diberi Sis Nad!

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Menarik juga buat majlis ala Hi-Tea ini. Paling best, jimat duit!

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Idea yang bernas untuk dijadikan hadiah hantaran!

                Ramai Puji Pasangan Pengantin Ini Bertukar Dulang Hantaran Barangan Kegunaan Rumah. Bijak!

Betul, dapat lesung batu memang win!

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See The 16 Asians Shortlisted For A One-Way Ticket To Mars. No, They Won't Ever Come Back

The 16 Asians, selected from over 200,000 applicants from around the world, are a step closer to having their names immortalised in the pages of history. They're in the running, among 100 finalists, to be the first human settlers on Mars!

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A breakdown of the 100 shortlisted candidates:

39 from the Americas,31 from Europe,16 from Asia,7 from Africa, and7 from Oceania.

Of the 100, 8 are aged below 22, and the oldest is 60

There is no typical candidate; they range from physicists to doctors to chefs to software developers. The 100 were selected from a previous round of 660 candidates after being interviewed by the Mars One chief medical officer.

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However, only 24 of these 100 are ultimately going to be selected to be the first human beings to touch Martian soil, and there will be no return journey. To put it simply, it's a death trip!

The Martian soil that will ultimately become their final resting place!
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While they surely know the stakes, these intrepid explorers face some grim odds if the mission ever gets off the ground. An independent research team from MIT reviewed the Mars One plan and concluded that it will only take 68 days for the first person to die. Mars One CEO Bas Lansdorp disputes that analysis.

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So who are these 16 adventurous Asians who are expected to live, work, and die on Mars? We list few of their profiles below:

1. Jaymee Del Rosario, Philippines. Age: 27

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Jaymee says:"I am an Entrepreneur who thrives to constantly come up with ideas and I am a risk taker.Currently, I am a CEO/Founder of International Metal Source who distribute Raw Material Metals and Exotic Alloys to Aerospace, Defense and Commercial Industries World Wide since 2009 and I am also a co-owner of Bounce Core Platform, a fitness equipment that is beneficial for rehabilitation use and mainstream exercising.I want to offer my life experience, knowledge and skills to the Mars One team to achieve the goal for preserving humanity."

2. Xuan Linh Vu, Viet Nam. Age: 32

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Xuan says:"I am software developer by training and an entrepreneur by experience and passion.As an avid traveller I always look for opportunities to travel and live the places. I spent 6 years living in Singapore, 3 years in US, 6-months in Chile and short stays in UK, France and China. I believe only by living the place you will get the full experience.Mars is the unique place that any explorative mind like me would dream of."

3. Sabrina Lynn Surovec, Japan. Age: 36

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Sabrina says:"I’m Sabrina, a world traveler who’s visited over 25 countries and lived in 3.I’m currently residing in Japan, where I work as a teacher, musician, writer, editor, and photographer.My lifelong goal is to have visited every continent, immersed myself in various cultures, and finally take to the stars!"

4. Minerva Rañeses, Philippines. Age: 24

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Minerva says:"Please do not judge me based on the cover of my video. Haha! (It’s just awkward timing at its best.) Internally, I see myself as an intellectual wanderer, for I seek growth in knowledge and philosophy.I don’t decide based on monetary or materialistic returns, but on the experience I will garner. As of now, career-wise, I’m a drifter. There is so much to learn, and keeping to a linear path seems a bit too constricting.I’ve been focusing in adventuring lately. As for my profession, I tell people I’m a writer."

5. Xiaoxia Lin, China. Age: 31

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Xiaoxia says:"This is a story about this small living breathing thing that lives on the planet Earth. She could be one of descendants of the frozen wanderers – comets or the planet Mars, no one knows.She’s been amazed by the existence of her own, of life, planets and space. She’s been obsessed with the fascinated Universe, been wanting to know her whole life if there is life beyond Earth.One day the theory of Earth’s life originates on Mars blew her mind, ever since then she’s been dreaming to escape gravity, land on Mars and seek for a concrete answer. Another day, Mars One mission came along, she took her first step towards her dream going to Mars by participating in the mission."

6. Najeeb Waleed, Iraq. Age: 38

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Najeeb says:"I am a computer engineer, computer science instructor, and a senior software developer. I also perform some consultancy in the field of database and web development. I obtained a master in computer science and bachelors in computer engineering. I am currently perusing a PHD degree in computer science & engineering."

7. Elaheh Nouri, Iran. Age: 21

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Elaheh says:"A student of architecture, when I was 16 I fall in love with Cosmology. After few time I found that I don’t know much about the universe that I was a part of that. I wanted to know more and more.I really want to be in this program. I mean I think I can try ...because in every moment in my life, I was looking for an important purpose.something that would be dream for me and useful for all. I think it’s a big jump for humanity in history and I want to be a part of this change."

8. Etsuko Shimabukuro, Japan. Age: 50

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Etsuko, who has been listed in The Guardian's the top 10 hopefuls list, says:"The First Sushi Bar on Mars. The girl had a telescope and dreamed of living on another planet someday. As a young woman she studied archaeology to understand where she came from. She explored limestone caves to feel the million years of planet Earth. She studied computer science because she was fascinated by the potentiality of the virtual world.Then she went into the IT industry to work with people blessed with incredible intelligence. In her thirties she backpacked for two years around the world to understand humanity and life on Earth. She also walked 7,500km (4,600 miles) through Japan to be a little help for charity and to understand every corner of her homeland. In her forties she ran for seven days in the Sahara desert in Morocco to test her mental and physical boundaries.She became an ascetic mountain priest in order to live simply. Later, she studied Japanese cuisine to make the world healthy. She presently lives and works in Mexico as a Japanese chef to share the wisdom of her ancestors.She is very grateful to have had so many opportunities to fulfil her life on Earth. Now she plans to go to Mars to be at the forefront of human evolution and to open the first sushi bar on Mars. Her life is one big experiment.

Once the final 24 astronauts are selected, a reality show will follow their every move as they prepare to leave Earth to die in Mars, in order to live there!

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The project will cost an estimated $6 billion, a good part of which will be raised by the proposed reality TV programme which will  “exclusively follow the selection and training of the world’s first one-way astronauts to Mars” according to a Mars One press release.However, Bas Landorp, the co-founder and CEO of Mars One, was quick to distance himself from this term: “First of all, I don’t like the term ‘reality TV’. In principle it’s a good term but nowadays it means the Kardashians and Jersey Shore and of course those aren’t real.“I prefer to compare the mission to the Olympic games. We select the best of the best for a near impossible task. They will do things that almost no one else can do - just like the Olympics,” he continued.

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So when will the final 24 will be sent to Mars? In 2025!

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Mars One plans to use SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket to launch the necessary payloads into space before using a modified Dragon module (also from SpaceX) to shepherd the astronauts to Mars.Mars One says that “No new major developments or inventions are needed to make the mission plan a reality,” but it will still have to design and build a lander, spacesuits, living units, rovers, and a communications system.

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Mars One has come under criticism for what many in the space and science community believe is any overly aggressive timeline for sending colonists to Mars.One assessment of the Mars One mission by Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate engineering students concluded that the technology required to establish a viable human habitat on Mars was not currently available and unlikely to be developed by the time Mars One proposes to launch its first colonizing voyage to the planet.The bleak view is that anyone traveling to Mars on the Mars One timeline probably wouldn't last very long trying to live on the planet's surface, if they managed to survive the trip at all.

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Alyah Bakal Tutup Instagram Sebab Tertekan Baca Komen-Komen

Alyah bakal tutup akaun Instagram

Alyah diberitakan akan mengambil keputusan menutup akaun Instagramnya dalam masa terdekat  bagi memberi fokus penuh kepada proses penghasilan album terbarunya.

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Menurut Alyah:

"Saya suka baca komen-komen itu tapi apabila dah terbaca, saya tertekan. Ada yang kata, apabila saya sudah bertudung, saya dah insaf. Saya tertanya juga, apa yang saya buat sebelum ini? Saya cuma cuba jadi lebih baik."

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"Bukan saya tak hargai peminat tapi saya lebih suka peminat terima saya seadanya. Lebih baik saya ada seorang peminat yang begitu daripada ramai peminat tapi menghentam saya."

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"Saya selalu ingatkan peminat, jangan campurkan karier saya dengan penghijrahan saya."

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Kunjungan ke mekah buka hati Alyah untuk bertudung

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Alyah atau nama sebenarnya Noor Hasliah Abu Hasan, 32, berkata, hasrat memakai tudung telah lama dipendamkan namun selepas satu kejadian berlaku ketika menunaikan umrah, dia mula terdetik untuk terus bertudung.

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M'sians Shocked By People Selling Witchcraft 'Tangkal' Potion Via TikTok To Hex On Others

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A tweet recently went viral showing a video of a Malaysian 'entrepreneur' selling witchcraft potions on TikTok

In a tweet posted by user @sofearozaidi_, she shared screenshots from two TikTok videos in which the seller can be seen inserting horsehair worms into a glass container."How can you sell this thing on TikTok? Isn't this a love potion or tangkal (amulet)? It's scary to read the comments too, many people have already bought and used it," said the user.

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The original TikTok video was a response to a comment that appeared to be written by a previous customer

"This is an excellent product. I used it for my business, but men were also drawn to me," the customer commented.Scrolling through the seller's TikTok, this SAYS writer discovered hundreds of other similar comments from customers who were ecstatic with their purchase.The seller also sells the potion on his TikTok page, listing it as Wangian Perindu Pewangi Asli (The Fragrance of Longing), for RM70 per bottle and RM180 for three bottles."This Wangian Raja Perindu is a perfume that can help you unleash positive auras to boost your charisma, improve your love life, and ease your business, InshaAllah (if God wills it)," said the seller while describing the potion.At the time of writing, the potion was already sold out.

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Most Malaysians confirmed that the seller is indeed selling a witchcraft potion

One user commented that they had seen such listings many times on other e-commerce platforms like Lazada and Carousell."It's so scary that people think this is the solution to being liked at work, in relationships, and etc," she said.

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Another user commented that she also saw the same videos on her TikTok For You page (FYP), but she did not understand what she was actually looking at.

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Meanwhile, another user shared screenshots from another store that also sells various types of love potions and witchcraft amulets.

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In June last year, a report of a fire at an apartment building in Penang led the firefighters to a 23-year-old man practising witchcraft:

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[VIDEO] Sanusi Says His Joke About Funeral Containers Was Taken Out Of Context

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Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has claimed that he was only joking with reporters when his remarks about having enough freezer containers for COVID-19 victims were taken out of context

In a statement today, 7 August, Sanusi said that his joke was not intended for everyone as it was only aimed at journalists in the state who have become like "family" to him."I like to joke and last night, I was joking with reporters who are like family to me. But as there were some who were hurt by my remarks, I would like to apologise to them," he told reporters.He admitted that while he is the type who likes to joke, perhaps his joke yesterday was disrespectful.

Sanusi also said that while he received many messages criticising him

"Because of the joke, all the good work done so far seems to be 'lost'," he said."But that's normal in this job - there are those who like you and hate you," Malaysiakini reported him as saying.According to Sanusi, it was just his "fate" that the particular quip was caught on video."Journalists know my character, but because I'm on camera, it's my fate."

Yesterday, the PAS politician sparked controversy online when he remarked about having enough freezer containers to hold the corpses

The Kedah MB was speaking during a press conference."There are enough funeral containers, whoever wants to go inside, can just give your names," he said jokingly, before going on to say that it's not like the state government wants people to die.Someone is also heard laughing at his joke. A clip of the Kedah MB's remarks then went viral, with netizens lambasting him for his lack of respect for the COVID-19 victims.More than 10,000 people have died from COVID-19 in Malaysia since the start of the pandemic.


These Doctors Just Performed A God-Like Task. The End Result May Give 9 Women A New Life.

A team of doctors in Sweden has successfully transplanted wombs into nine women, who will try and make medical history by becoming pregnant

The women were born without a uterus or had it removed because of cervical cancer.

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Most are in their 30s and are part of the first major experiment to test whether it's possible to transplant wombs into women so they can give birth to their own children.

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There have been two previous attempts to transplant a womb — in Turkey and Saudi Arabia — but both failed to produce babies

Scientists in Britain, Hungary and elsewhere are also planning similar operations but the efforts in Sweden are the most advanced.

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In this April 4, 2012 photo made available by the University of Goteborg in Sweden, the Swedish research team practices before the operations to transplant wombs at the Sahlgrenska Hospital in Goteborg, Sweden.
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Life-saving transplants of organs such as hearts, livers and kidneys have been done for decades and doctors are increasingly transplanting hands, faces and other body parts to improve patients' quality of life.

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Womb transplants — the first ones intended to be temporary, just to allow childbearing — push that frontier even farther and raise some new concerns.

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Doctors said the nine womb recipients are doing well

Many had had periods six weeks after the transplants, an early sign that the wombs were healthy and functioning.

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One woman had an infection in her newly received uterus and others had some minor rejection episodes, but none of the recipients or donors needed intensive care after the surgery. All left the hospital within days.

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None of the women who donated or received wombs has been identified. The transplants began in September 2012 and the donors include mothers and other female relatives of the recipients.

The team had initially planned to do 10 transplants, but one woman could not proceed for medical reasons, the university spokesman Krister Svahn said.

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The transplant operations did not connect any of the women's uteruses to their fallopian tubes, so they are unable to get pregnant naturally. But all of them have their own ovaries and can make eggs.

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Before the operation, they had some removed to create embryos through in-vitro fertilisation. The embryos were then frozen and doctors plan to transfer them into the new wombs, allowing the women to carry their own biological children.

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Win A 5-Star Trip To Korea And Other Prizes When You Place A Fixed Deposit With OCBC Bank

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Did you receive a lot of ang pows this past CNY?

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While you may be sad that the festive season is finally over, the great thing is that you've probably managed to collect a bunch of ang pows. But the real question is, what do you plan to do with your money next?You could go buy a new pair of sneakers, belanja your friends, or you could do the smart thing of saving it up. But instead of just stashing it in the drawer, you can make your money work for you. OCBC Bank has just launched a deposits promotion with a promotional return rate and a lucky draw, and here's all you need to know.

This deposits promotion by OCBC Bank will go on from now till 31 March 2019, with a promotional rate of up to 4.2% p.a.

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OCBC Bank is offering a promotional interest rate, so simply place a minimum of RM10,000 into a Fixed Deposit to be eligible for 4.20% p.a. for a 12-month tenure or 4.00% p.a. for a 6-month tenure! Here are the details of the promotion:Promotional Date: 20 February - 31 March 2019Minimum Deposit Amount: RM10,000Maximum Deposit Amount: RM10,000,000Type of Deposit: Fresh Funds only

By saving your ang pow haul or bonus with OCBC Bank, you stand a chance to win prizes worth up to RM50,000

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Each placement of RM10,000 into an OCBC Fixed Deposit will entitle you an entry to stand a chance to win the prize! For example, if you deposit RM50,000, you will get 5 entries.Here’s another piece of good news! If fixed deposits are not your thing, you can open an OCBC 360 Account or OCBC Booster Account with a minimum deposit of RM10,000. Or, if you are an existing holder of either one of the saving accounts above, just top up your savings account to the minimum required RM10,000 level.

Here's a list of prizes up for grabs, including a five-star tour package to Korea and Jeju Island:

Hike up Seongsan Ilchulbong for a stunning ocean view.
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Grand Prize | 8D6N five-star tour package to Korea and Jeju Island x12nd Prize | Dyson vacuum cleaner x93rd Prize | Nespresso Essenza Mini Red x10Consolation Prize | Condotti 20" luggage bag x30

Visit your nearest OCBC Bank branch today or find out more about their Fixed Deposit promotion on the website

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McDonald's Kini Memperkenalkan Cookies  & Cream Pie Dan Banyak Lagi Menu Baru Yang 'Best'!

Perhatian kepada peminat Oreo sekalian, kami ada berita baik untuk anda. McDonald's kini memperkenalkan Cookies & Cream Pie baru di semua cawangan!

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Bermula dari 11 November 2019, anda boleh menikmati Cookies & Cream Pie pada RM3.95 sahaja. Murahnya!

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Pai terbaru di McDonald's ini menggunakan crust coklat crispy yang dipenuhi dengan inti krim dan biskut Oreo. Meleleh air liur dibuatnya!

Bukan itu sahaja, McDonald's juga memperkenalkan menu baru yang menarik seperti Mushroom Cheese Melt Beef Burger

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Mushroom Cheese Melt Beef Burger ini sememangnya lain daripada lain. Burger ini dilimpahi dengan cendawan yang disalut dengan sos keju Swiss yang sangat creamy.

Selain itu, anda juga boleh menikmati menu baru yang best seperti Nestum McFlurry, Nestum Chocolate McFlurry dan juga Double Chocolate Oreo McFlurry

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Menu mana yang anda paling excited untuk cuba? Jom serbu McDonald's sekarang! :D


Hooters In Malaysia?! We Never Thought We'd See The Day

Men (and women), here's some good news to end your week...

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Popular fast food chain Hooters will soon be opening their doors in Malaysia!

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World-famous “breastaurant” Hooters is looking to open an outlet in Malaysia soon, according to Business Wire, as part of the international chain's expansion plan in Southeast Asia.

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One of the world’s most iconic restaurant chains is preparing to spread its wings even further.

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Yeah, peeps. It appears that “delightfully tacky yet unrefined” restaurant chain Hooters known for its buffalo wings and waitresses (Hooters Girls) that are all about the boobies, is planning to open up an outlet (or two, or three) in Malaysia.

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Due to the successes in Singapore and Phuket, the brand sees a "tremendous opportunity" to make their mark in Asia and will be incorporating local dishes in their menus

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The expansion plan, which may also see its entry into Hong Kong and Macau, is part of Hooters' development agreement with international franchisee Destination Resorts Co Ltd. Hooters' first foray into Asia was in Singapore in December 1996.

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After the success of the Phuket Hooters, Garry Murray CEO of Destination Resorts—Hooters’ international franchisee—says the company saw a “tremendous opportunity” to roll out the Hooters brand across Asia. Hooters also says it will focus on incorporating the local cuisine onto the new restaurant menus.

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Known for voluptuous waitresses, their expansion plan includes SEA countries like Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam

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The Atlanta-based breastaurant inked a development agreement with international franchisee Destination Resorts Co. Ltd. to bring 30 Hooters locations to Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, Hong Kong and Macau.

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The so-called “breastaurant” is planning to open more than 30 restaurants in Southeast Asia over the next six years, executives announced in a release. Hooters already has a presence in Thailand, and is looking to expand into Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as Hong Kong and Macau.

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The Hooters name refers to two things for the company: Women's breasts and the hooting sound their mascot, the owl, makes

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The Hooters name is a double entendre referring to both its owl logo, a bird known for its "hooting" calls, as well as an American slang term for human breasts. Hooters is a restaurant whose waiting staff are primarily voluptuous young women, usually referred to simply as "Hooter Girls," whose revealing outfits and sex appeal are played up and are a primary component of the company's image.

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The restaurant serves typical all-American grub including hamburgers, steaks, sandwiches, seafood platters and a variety of appetisers, and is famous for its specialty, the “Hooters buffalo-style chicken wings”.

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Plans to open a branch here in Malaysia will definitely meet some strong resistance from conservatives, and Hooters may have to make some changes to adapt to the local culture

Hooters’ planned arrival here may not sit well with religious conservatives. Last January, several leaders in Muslim-majority Malaysia lodged protest over reports that world-famous Hard Rock Cafe was planning to open an outlet in Putrajaya, the country's administrative capital. Responding to objections by Malay-rights group Perkasa, authorities here said should the franchise, which is known as a live music venue that serves alcohol, ever open its doors in Putrajaya, it would have to abide by regulations set by the local council .

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The Hooters chain currently has 430 outlets in 28 countries, but we’re not sure if Malaysia will be successfully added to their family of restaurants considering how this could very well come across as “obscene entertainment”. Plus, let’s not get our hopes up high for now because the idea of a Hooters restaurant in Malaysia might not even sit well with certain religious parties. You know how it is.

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Here are some Hooter Girls from Singapore to give you an idea of the ambience of the restaurant:

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And Hooter's Phuket too

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But we saved the best for last... Hooters: The Male Edition

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Okay, news aside, we couldn't resist imagining, "What would happen if Hooters ever made it to Malaysia?" Here are 13 possibilities:

                13 Things That Might Happen On The First Week Of Hooters' Malaysian Launch

Note: you may or may not give two hoots about this, but let's kick back with some humour!

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30 Epic Things We All Did As Sekolah Kebangsaan Kids

1. Waiting anxiously for 'rehat' bell to ring so you could  eat  play

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Cop Tiang
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Hopscotch, or we call it, 'ketingting'.
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2. Playing more classroom-friendly games

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3. Rushing out after school to buy all your favourite snacks

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Your mother must NEVER find out.

4. Kelas seni #nuffsaid

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5. Doing this for science experiment

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6. Visiting the kedai buku everyday and spending all your pocket money there

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You buy everything and anything except... well, books.

7. Customising and making name cards. Then, handing them out to all your friends like you were some superstar.

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There's always that one 'dealer' who helps you to make or order these name cards.

8. The toilet pass!

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An essential item to bring whenever you wanted to use the washroom. Pas keluar kelas can sometimes be replaced with keys when your teacher forgets to bring it along to class.

9. Everyone wanted to be a prefect because...

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• You get to go for recess 10 minutes earlier than everyone else. • You get to show who's the boss when you jaga kelas. • You get to write down your friend's name on the blackboard when he or she is noisy.

10. ...but with great power comes great responsibility

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You must get your timing right when you are chosen to raise the flag while everyone else sings Negaraku.

11. Calling your parents halfway through school using the public phone or the one in the pejabat because you had a stomach ache

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Let's not forget about how you used to press the '*' and '#' at the same time when using the public phone because you believe that could prolong the usage without inserting additional money into it.

12. You know the real purpose of this wooden ruler is not for measurement

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13. When you did something wrong and kena denda...

Pick up rubbish from the school compound.
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'Ketuk ketampi'
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14. Decorating the class nicely because your teacher wants to win the kelas paling cantik award

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Also, making a sudut bacaan (reading corner) in the class for extra points.

15. Blackboards

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The tallest boy or girl in the class is always automatically assigned to clean up the blackboard.

16. Stealing chalk from empty classes for your teacher because you were too lazy to walk to the school's office

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We all wanted the colourful ones.

17. Brushing your teeth by the longkang

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... And trying to avoid getting your uniform wet when you gargle.

18. The scariest thing was when the nurses came to check your teeth

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You quietly pray that they don't call up your name when they come in for the second time.

19. These are loveeeee! (pun intended :p)

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One of the best food in your kantin sekolah.

20. You wanted to get into the Rancangan Makanan Tambahan (RMT) list

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You always envied those who got chosen for RMT and Program Susu Sekolah.

21. MILO VAN!

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The taste that can never be forgotten!

22. A group of students to play the kompang for every special ceremony

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23. Children's Day is the best day of the year!

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Most likely to get free food, plus the chance to get selected to perform on stage.

24. Then there's Hari Kantin, where you get to spend all your vouchers to buy food

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Always wishing that you could win something from the lucky draw.

25. Getting very tanned after Hari Sukan/Sukaneka!

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There's always that one 'kaki ayam' runner.
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26. Celebrating Hari Merdeka with the whole school like it's a festive season

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Passionately singing (shouting) while waving the Jalur Gemilang.

27. You dreaded 'Report Card Day' aka Hari Terbuka the most

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And it does not help when your class teacher tells your parents you were too noisy in class.

28. Playing all your favourite games after the year end exams

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'UNO', 'Happy Family', 'Snap', 'Donkey', and 'Old Maid' were some the popular card games that everyone played.Not forgetting Saidina, Jutaria, batu seremban and congkak too!

29. Go around asking your classmates to fill up your "biodata book"

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Everyone take turns to write down their biodata, naming their best friends... and their "enemies" too.

30. Contributing at least RM0.20 to the duit kelas fund every week so that the money could be used for the year-end class party

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Pretty sure we've made a lot of good memories during our childhood. :)
Oh, how fun it was for all of us who studied in a Sekolah Kebangsaan!

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What are your favourite memories as a kid from sekolah kebangsaan? Let us know in the comments below!


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Macam-macam kes melibatkan bazar Ramadan di sosial media kita boleh lihat hari ini

Kebanyakannya mengadu tentang harga dan kualiti yang mereka dapat di bazar Ramadan. Tak dinafikan, sekarang harga makanan juga makin mahal.Sampai kadang kala fikir dua tiga kali untuk membelinya. Lebih mengecewakan adalah apabila kita sendiri dapat makanan yang tidak padan dengan harganya. Mestilah rasa marah dan kecewa betul tak?Namun, berbeza dengan seorang peniaga ini apabila dia membuat posting di dalam group di Facebook untuk meminta pelanggannya mengambil kembali wang mereka dek kerana kualiti makanan yang dijual telah mendapat perhatian ramai.Lihat ciapan itu di bawah:

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Minta pelanggan yang telah beli ubi getuknya untuk datang ambil duit balik

Menerusi ciapan tersebut, difahamkan peniaga itu berniaga di sebuah bazar Ramadan di Bangi dengan menjual ubi getuk.Namun, semasa dia berbuka, dia memakan sendiri ubi getuknya dan merasa masam pada makanan tersebut.Disebabkan itu, dia merasa bersalah dan membuat posting berkenaan dan meminta agar pelanggan yang merasa benda sama untuk datang kembali mengambil wang mereka."Saya tak nak makan wang yang tak berkah. Saya takut, takut sangat tolong lah," tulisnya.

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"Terbaik. Budaya macam ni kita kene jadi contoh dan amalkan di bulan baik" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati netizen turut memuji tindakan peniaga tersebut dan memberikan pelbagai reaksi mereka.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, posting berkenaan telah meraih 454 likes, 72 comments dan 6 shares di Facebook.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di Facebook:

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Mungkin dia rasa bersalah dengan kualiti makanan yang dijual :)

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