Digi's Uplifting Animated Deepavali Video Is Inspired By The Story Of A M'sian Para Archer

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Digi is back with another amazing festive video, this time for the upcoming Deepavali celebrations

This year, given the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, Digi has chosen to deliver a truly inspiring message to all Malaysians—that with hope and courage, we can all rise above the adversities we're currently facing.

Titled Villalan (Archer), the gorgeous animated video was inspired by the true story of S. Suresh, Malaysia's first world champion in para-archery

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Drawing inspiration from how Suresh's fighting spirit helped him push through all the hardships and challenges he faced from a young age, the whimsical animated video tells a fairytale story of a boy who overcame his struggles to save his village.The stunning animation truly brings the strong message to life, proving that no matter who you are and what challenge you're facing, you can find the courage within you to rise again.

In the beautiful village of Roshni, lives Suresh, a happy little boy. Sadly, his carefree life is forever changed when calamity strikes the village and he loses his leg.

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The villagers see Suresh as a reminder of that dark day and shun him, leaving the poor boy alone and heartbroken.

One day, the village's good luck charm, Mookul, The Golden Cow, gets stolen by an evil demon, Raks.
Tired of being looked down on, Suresh sets out to prove himself by rescuing Mookul!

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Along his perilous journey, he frees a trapped tiger. To thank him, the tiger turns Suresh's crutch into a divine bow and arrow and blesses him with the skill of a champion marksman!

Fearless in the face of the Raks, Suresh's aim strikes true, defeating the evil demon! With Mookul's safe return, happiness spreads throughout the village once more.

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In his heart, Suresh knows that the challenges he faced made him stronger, helping him to achieve that incredible feat.

The real S.Suresh's story is as equally incredible and inspiring as his animated counterpart's

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13 years ago, he lost his leg in a tragic road accident. Yet, he didn't let that hold him back. As a young athlete, he overcame challenges to shine in archery, becoming a beacon of hope for the differently-abled.He went on to become Malaysia's first world champion in para-archery, doing our nation proud on the international stage. You go, Suresh!

Through their annual Unsung Heroes, or Saathanai Hero-kkal campaign, Digi continues to champion everyday Malaysians who have gone above and beyond to help others

These unsung heroes have touched lives and truly made a difference in their respective communities.A previous hero featured on the campaign is Mr. Thatchanamurthy, who set up a company to employ persons with disabilities (PWD) and help them earn a living.

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Mr. Sri Krishnan is a another hero who has been featured. He believes that one does not have to be rich to help those in need. Together with a team of volunteers, he distributes food packets to the homeless and less fortunate in the Klang Valley.

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You can check out more videos and on-air segments about unsung heroes like them on Digi's YouTube page.

Digi is also continuing their partnership with RAAGA, and is encouraging you to nominate the unsung heroes in your life

Selected stories will be featured on RAAGA's Kalakkal Kaalai segment. Submissions are open from now until April 2021. Click here to submit your story.

“We hope that these inspiring real-life people stories of unsung heroes will continue to bring the much-needed positivity into our days," said Praveen Rajan, Digi's Chief Marketing Officer

"Through this video, we want to remind everyone that we can all be heroes in our own way, and that it is in the darkest times that our true strength is defined.On behalf of Digi, I would like to wish all Malaysians a Happy Deepavali by reiterating our commitment to keep the spirit of light alive and ensure all of our customers stay connected to what matters most to them during this challenging period.”

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NZ Travellers May Be Fined Up To RM13k If They Refuse To Reveal Phone Passwords At Customs

New Zealand has become the first country in the world to introduce a fine for travellers who refuse to disclose passwords for their digital devices during border searches

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Under the new Customs and Excise Act 2018, which came into effect on 1 October, visitors who refuse to unlock any electronic device so it can be searched could face prosecution and a fine of up to NZD5,000 (RM13,421).Authorities are allowed to copy, review, and evaluate data from devices and can also remove or hold them for a time "reasonably" necessary to conduct the search.

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According to The Times, New Zealand officials, like in several other nations, could previously stop travellers at the border and demand to examine their devices for forensic examination they believed contained evidence of criminality. However, travellers were not forced to hand over their passwords and personal information.

In an official statement, the New Zealand government said that the travelling public is "unlikely to notice much difference at the border"

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The Customs Minister Kris Faafoi claimed that the measure will boost national security."A lot of the organised crime groups are becoming a lot more sophisticated in the ways that they are trying to get things across the border and if we do think that they are up to that kind of business, then getting intelligence from smartphones and computers can be useful for prosecution," he said, according to VOA news.

The New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties (CCL) has since called the move a "grave invasion of personal privacy of both the person who owns the device, and the people they have communicated with"

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"Modern smartphones contain a large amount of highly sensitive private information including emails, letters, medical records, personal photos, and very personal photos," said Thomas Beagle, chairman of the New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties (CCL), The Independent reported.The Act requires that Customs officials must have "reasonable cause" to conduct a search of devices. However, the CCL said in a statement that border staff "do not have to prove this before confiscating your device, nor is there a way to meaningfully protest or appeal at the time of confiscation."

Earlier this year, it was reported that foreigners travelling to the United States may have to submit their social media IDs from the five years prior to their visa application:

                M'sians Applying For US Visas Will Soon Need To Provide Their Social Media IDs

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[PHOTOS] Malaysia's Own 'Sakura' Season In Kedah

It's that picturesque time of the year again! Springtime in Japan looks magical as the beautiful sakura flowers are in full bloom, cheering up the mundane streets with a splash of pink.
Don't fret if you've missed out the chance to catch them in Japan, as we have our very own 'sakura' flowers in Malaysia!

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Tecoma flowers (Tabebuia Rosea) or locally known as pokok kertas tisu (tissue paper tree), started blossoming a couple of weeks ago in Kedah.
The streets have been transformed into painting-like sceneries as the flowers continue to blossom in our very own northern state.

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Just look at those beautiful flowers lining the streets!

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Kedah is graced with this beautiful landscape yearly, thanks to the long-term efforts of the Alor Setar City Council that started planting the trees more than 15 years ago

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However, locals noted that there are way fewer flowers this year compared to the past years. “A few days of heavy rain in Alor Setar at the end of February resulted in the trees producing less flowers. This is not because of the current heatwave,” Alor Setar City Council Landscape Unit chief Mohd Faizal Abu Bakar was quoted as saying by The Star. The Star also reported that Mohd Faizal said that the Tecoma flowers were expected to be in full bloom until the end of this month.

You don’t have to travel all the way to Japan to see Sakura blossoms, just make a road trip to Kedah. You can also experience these pretty pink and white Sakura flowers. Look for amazing camera gadget on Cameralah Coupons and make your trip even more Instagram and Facebook worthy.

Meanwhile, the Alor Setar City Council (MBAS) is looking for ways to extend the blooming period of Tecoma trees from it's usual period of one to two weeks

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"The weather in Kedah means the Tecoma flowers can only last for a short time. We want to get expert opinion on the use of fertilisers so that the blooming period can be extended," Alor Setar Mayor Datuk Mat Noh Ahmad said."When the blooming period is extended, the tourists can enjoy the beautiful scenery like what they have during spring season in Japan and Korea," he told reporters last week.There are 1,136 Tecoma trees planted along the city streets.

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"I Thought It Was Beef" — Man Finds Dirty Washcloth In His Hot Pot Takeaway Order

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A hot pot order from an eatery in the city of Chengdu, China, went horribly wrong after an unexpected item made an appearance in the soup mix

We've all come across orders that were taken incorrectly at restaurants when we go out to eat — but one incident in China may have taken the cake for a hot pot order no one would be able to stomach.In an exposé with Hong Kong media publication, Baidu, a customer, who is referred to simply as Ning, stated that he and his colleagues were working overtime on 28 December 2022. As a result, they decided to order two double meals of hot pot soup for dinner, paying a total of CNY213 (approximately RM339).After receiving the order by delivery, Ning noted that the colour of the soup was off, looking cloudier than usual. "I asked my colleagues if they ordered a tomato-based soup, but they said they didn't," he recalled. With no real reason to be alarmed, the workmates then began to consume the dish.While eating, Ning stated that he thought he found a large piece of beef tripe in the soup. Suggesting to cut the tripe into smaller pieces, he realised something was awry when two of his female colleagues started to throw up.

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Cutting into the piece with a pair of scissors, Ning's other colleagues pointed out that the "beef" had fibres on its surface. Inspecting the piece in greater detail, they eventually came to conclude that the item was not beef stripe — but a dirty washcloth.

Appalled by what he was looking at, Ning proceeded to call the restaurant in question and ask for an explanation on the matter

In a conversation with the restaurant, which was revealed to be Shao Hotpot, Ning stated that they admitted to the dishcloth having accidentally fallen into the pot as the food was being prepared.Based on a report by South China Morning Post, a manager of the eatery, who declined to reveal their name, stated that the incident was as a result of a careless mistake by a junior member staff, who was ill at the time of making the dish. According to the manager, the cloth had fallen in as the hot soup was being poured into the bowl."He is only 19 years old and just started working. He had a mild fever whilst preparing the dish," the manager said in a conversation with South China Morning Post. The eatery has since fired the 19-year-old, and have closed their store to seek methods of rectifying the situation, including providing monetary compensation to Ning.

The receipt of the order (left) and the online order from Shao Hotpot (right) as provided by Ning.
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According to Ning, he is not seeking any compensation, but has requested for an intervention by the Chinese government to investigate how the situation could have happened

Nonetheless, there has been no indication as to whether the matter is being looked into as of yet.Click here to read the original report of the story by Baidu.

Last August, one woman found a fried rat instead of fried chicken in her ayam penyet takeaway order:

                Woman Allegedly Finds Fried Rat Instead Of Chicken In Her Ayam Penyet Takeaway

The 'fried chicken' included in her meal had a tail connected to it, making many believe it to be a fried rat instead.

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Another eatery refused to compensate a customer after she found a hook in her dish:

                "Not Our Problem" – Woman Given Only 60 Sen Discount After Fish Hook Found In Curry Dish

"Can you believe that? Lucky my father didn't put the whole thing into his mouth, he used a spoon to tear the fish fi...

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Drama 'Rompakan Bank' Pertama Karya Tempatan Ini Buat Ramai Tertunggu-Tunggu. Must Watch!

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Menonton filem atau drama bersiri telah menjadi pilihan orang ramai untuk meluangkan masa mereka

Setiap orang mempunyai cita rasa yang berbeza-beza. Ada yang sukakan cerita seram, ada juga yang gemar menonton filem lucu dan macam-macam lagi. Tidak dilupakan, filem atau drama kategori aksi juga mejadi kegemaran ramai orang. Kebiasaannya, kita akan meluangkan masa menonton drama dengan keluarga dan tersayang di rumah bukan? Filem aksilah akan dijadikan pilihan kerana jalan cerita yang menarik perhatian.

Lagi best kalau cerita itu berunsurkan aksi pihak polis melawan pasukan yang jahat. Memang thrill habis!

Rasa berdebar-debar bila tengok setiap episod tu. Kalau boleh memang nak habiskan drama tu secepat mungkin. Haa, nak tahu drama apa yang best dan tengah hype sekarang ni? Jom find out!Siri drama ini mengisahkan penyiasatan rompakan bank yang telah dirancang oleh sebuah pasukan. Seorang pegawai polis muda yang berani dari negara 'Tenggara' berhadapan dengan kumpulan yang berbahaya. Kisah ini membongkar segala rahsia dan semuanya terdedah satu per satu. Siri drama yang berjudul Special Force: Anarchy ini dibintangi dengan barisan pelakon yang hebat. Antaranya ialah Dato' M.Nasir yang berlakon sebagai Umar. Dia merupakan mastermind disebalik pencerobohan dan perompakan Bank Tenggara.

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Puteri Aishah sebagai Iman merupakan polis muda yang menyiasat dan membongkar segala rahsia perompakan bank yang dirancang oleh pasukan Umar. Pasukan polis diketuai oleh Hasnul Rahmat yang merupakan ketua komandar ketika itu. Tidak dilupakan, Alvin Wong, Johan As'ari, Fify Azmi, Chacha Maembong, Yusuf Bahrain, Anas Ridzuan, Elizabeth Tan, Dynas Mokhtar dan Steve Yap juga turut menjayakan drama ini.

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Siri ini diarahkan oleh Syafiq Yusof daripada Skop Productions. Beliau merupakan pengarah filem terbaik pada Malaysian Film Festival 2012 dan PROFIMA (PROFIMA (Professional Film Workers of Malaysia) 2017.

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Dah tak sabar kan nak tengok? Jom tonton Special Forces: Anarchy mulai 14 Januari di Disney+ Hotstar!

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Banyak lagi siri drama dan filem menarik yang terdapat di Disney+ Hotstar. Tak rugi nak langgan, pelbagai cerita yang terbaru untuk semua lapisan umur boleh didapati di sini. Lagi best, anda boleh nikmati semua drama dan filem dengan hanya RM54.90 untuk tiga bulan. Tunggu apa lagi? Mula tonton drama kegemaran anda di Disney+ Hotstar sekarang!


8 Cool And Convenient Places To Explore In Singapore If You’re Lazy To Take The MRT

We were recently invited to #LiveLikeALocal in Singapore and it was so much fun! Here are the top 8 things to do in the Lion City:

1. Fill your Insta feed with gorgeous shots of street art

Go earlier in the morning, before 9am, to avoid the crowd of tourists taking their snaps ;)Location: Haji Lane

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2. Shop at independent boutiques and cool second-hand stores

If you're looking for an awesome souvenir from Singapore that's more than just a magnet, head over the 'Mondays Off' to shop for eclectic gifts, fashion, and accessories by local designers.Location: Haji LaneOpening times: Depends on the individual stores, to be safe, plan your shopping between 12pm - 7pm

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3. Pay a visit to Masjid Sultan, one of the most important mosques in Singapore...

Located in the Kampong Glam Malay Heritage District, the iconic Masjid Sultan has a prayer hall that holds up to 5,000 people at a time.

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4. Then take your pick of the many halal cafes and restaurants in Kampong Glam

Kampong Glam is a heritage neighbourhood with gorgeous refurbished shop houses. You'll find loads tasty food and trendy shops around Arab Street and it's surrounding areas.

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5. Soak up some art and culture at Parkview Square

The third floor of Parkview Square is a museum that features international contemporary art exhibitions. Meanwhile, the open plaza below houses various sculptures and statues. They look especially haunting at night ;)Location: Parkview Square, 600 North Bridge Road

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6. Shop at Singapore's largest and cheapest market at Bugis Street

With over 800 shops, Bugis Street Market is known to be one of the cheapest places in Singapore to get souvenirs, accessories, clothes, electronics, and more. You can bring home cute souvenirs for as little as S$1! Plus, it's just a short walk from the Bugis MRT station.Location: 3 New Bugis StreetOpening times: around 11am-11pm (depending on the stall)

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7. Brush up on your photography knowledge at the Vintage Cameras Museum

If you love photography, then this is the place for you! The museum has over 1,000 vintage cameras including tiny spy cameras á la James Bond, the original Polaroid that inspired the Instagram logo, and an authentic replica of the first photograph ever. There's also a click art museum where you can have fun taking trick photos with clever 3D paintings.Location: 8D Jalan KledekOpening times: 10.30am -9.30pmAdmission fees: S$20 for adults, S$15 for senior citizens and children below 12. Entry is free for children ages 5 and below

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8. Explore the colours and flavours of Little India

Little India is located north of Kampong Glam in the Rochor district. In addition to the good food and incredible shopping (you guys have to check out Mustafa Centre omg), the area is super Instagrammable! Look out for the elephant art installation along Hindoo Road. It's adorable!

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Overall, it was an amazing trip to discover a side of Singapore we'd never seen before!

Our trip down south was courtesy of Village Hotels Singapore. The best part of the weekend stay was that everything was within walking distance from the hotel! Any further and you only need to hop on a bus or take the MRT, both of which are super close by ;)

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We stayed in two hotels, Village Hotel Bugis and Village Hotel Albert Court, that were strategically located within Bugis, Rochor, and Little India

Village Hotel Bugis is located within walking distance to Arab Street, Haji Lane, Bugis Junction and Bugis Street. If you plan on exploring further, you only need to take a 2-minute walk to the Bugis MRT.The hotel itself is beautiful and comfortable, with a lot of amenities including a club lounge, swimming pool, gym, and a number of restaurants. But what we loved most was the family room that came with a children's bed, play tent, toys, and even kid-friendly toiletries!

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Meanwhile, Village Hotel Albert Court is walking distance from Little India and the Rochor MRT station, as well as being close-by to Orchard Road.This low-rise  hotel is steeped in heritage with traditional Indian and Peranakan carvings and motifs on the walls. Inside, the rooms are awesome and spacious, the perfect place to get a good night's sleep after a full day of exploring!

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Interested in finding out how you can have your own #LiveLikeALocal adventure in Singapore? Visit Village Hotels Singapore for more info!


Polis Sahkan Pasangan Suami Isteri Buat 'Social Experiment' Di Kedai & Restoran Ditahan

Tular baru-baru ini sebuah posting di Facebook yang memaparkan sebuah keluarga antivaksin dine-in di restoran menerima kecaman ramai di media sosial

Walau bagaimanapun, pihak polis memaklumkan telah menahan suami isteri yang bertindak memasuki beberapa kedai serta makan di restoran walaupun tidak lengkap dua dos vaksin Covid-19 seperti tular di Facebook sejak semalam.Ketua Polis Daerah Klang Selatan, Asisten Komisioner Shamsul Amar Ramli berkata, pasangan suami isteri berusia 35 dan 36 tahun itu ditahan di rumah mereka di Bandar Putera 2 pada 5 petang semalam.Katanya, penahanan itu susulan aduan diterima pihaknya berhubung satu muat naik di Facebook bernama Mujaheeda Soleha yang berkongsi mengenai sosial eksperimen yang dijalankan mereka."Perkongsian pemilik akaun itu turut mendatangkan ketakutan dan kegentaran kepada orang awam."Kedua-dua mereka kemudiannya dibebaskan dengan jaminan polis selepas keterangan mereka diambil polis," katanya dalam kenyataan hari ini.

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Kes berkenaan disiasat mengikut Seksyen 269 dan Seksyen 505 (b) Kanun Keseksaan selain Seksyen 22 (b) Akta Pencegahan dan Pengawalan Penyakit Berjangkit 1988 dan Seksyen 233 Akta Suruhanjaya Komunikasi Malaysia

Jelasnya lagi, orang ramai diminta agar sentiasa mematuhi prosedur operasi standard (SOP) yang ditetapkan oleh Majlis Keselamatan Negara (MKN), sebagai usaha bersama untuk membendung penularan wabak Covid-19.Terdahulu, satu screenshot daripada akaun Facebook yang dipercayai milik wanita berkenaan sedang melakukan sosial eksperimen untuk melihat sama ada boleh masuk ke kedai serta makan di restoran tanpa melengkapkan dua dos vaksin Covid-19.Dia juga dilihat dengan bangga menceritakan kejayaannya dan suami pergi ke beberapa premis termasuk kedai makan tanpa sebarang masalah.Tindakan pasangan itu yang turut membawa anaknya makan di restoran itu mendapat kecaman orang ramai.

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Semoga perkongsian ini dapat tingkatkan lagi kesedaran dalam kalangan masyarakat luar sana & pentingnya untuk mematuhi peraturan serta SOP daripada MKN!

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[VIDEO] "Sempoi" - Pak Cik Selamba Ambil Gambar Ketika Live Ini Buat Ramai Terhibur

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Baru-baru ini, sering kali kita lihat beberapa video mengenai gelagat ketika wartawan sedang bersiaran langsung

Iyalah, bila nampak saja ada cameraman terus kita berlakon, konon-kononnya membuat sesuatu di belakang wartawan dan sebagainya. Orang kata, sebab nak masuk TV punya hal, jadinya buat-buatlah berlakon di belakang wartawan. Tetapi ada juga gelagat yang dirakam secara spontan.Sama seperti sebuah video yang tular di laman sosial TikTok baru-baru ini, apabila seorang lelaki mengambil gambar ketika wartawan sedang bersiaran langsung telah mengundang tawa ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @adzimmohdrafi #astroawani #pru15 #harapan #perikatannasional #umno #media #fyp #malaysia #domokrasi  Bangkit Pertahan - Soutul Amal

Tengah berjalan, ternampak wartawan terus ambil gambar

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan dia menunjukkan gelagat seorang pak cik mengambil gambar ketika wartawan sedang bersiaran langsung.Pada awalnya dia hanya berjalan dan melihat sahaja. Tetapi selepas itu dia terus mengambil gambar wartawan itu ketika sedang bersiaran langsung.Ramai warganet sedar akan gelagat pak cik itu. Malah, ada yang berkata dia sempat membuat peace ketika siaran itu berlangsung.Lihat hasil gambar yang diambil oleh pak cik itu di bawah:

  @naddymohd Replying to @naddymohd  Laughing Hard - Tik Tok

"Dah agak, mesti ada yang record sebab ada perasan juga tadi. Comellah pak cik tu" - Warganet

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih sebanyak 559.6K views, 4.4K likes dan 2,651 comments di TikTok. Menjengah ke ruangan komen, rata-rata warganet terhibur melihat gelagat pak cik itu. Malah mereka juga sudah menjangka gelagat pak cik itu akan dirakam dan menjadi viral.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Cameraman tu pun mesti tengah tahan gelak :P

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Bring Your Kids To Meet Pinkfong And Baby Shark At Gamuda Cove's Grand Opening

This Spotlight is sponsored by Gamuda Cove. Cover image used for illustration purposes only.

Are you a parent with kids who just can't get enough of Pinkfong and Baby Shark? Bring them over to meet their favourite characters right here in Malaysia!

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Pinkfong, Baby Shark and all their friends will be here to help Gamuda Cove celebrate their grand opening with with meet & greet sessions, photo ops, a special musical show, and more!Here are all the event details:Grand opening date: 21 September 2019Additional event dates: 22, 28, and 29 September 2019Time: 11am - 9pmPlace: Gamuda Cove Experience Gallery @ Persiaran Cove SentralThe event is planned out in such a way that guests are supposed to go an adventure to rescue the princess. To do that, you'll have to pass through three different zones, each one with various exciting activities.

Here's what you can expect to find at each zone:

1. Jungle Zone: Get in touch with nature and explore your wild side

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Jungle Mask MakingLet your little ones create their own masks of their favourite animals by painting on printed out templates. They can opt to attach a string so they can wear it, or a stick so they can carry it around.

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Rodeo BullSaddle up cowboy! Hold on tight and try to stay on for as long as you can while the bull spins around, bucks, and steadily gets faster.

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Petting ZooKids and adults alike will enjoy getting up close with some super cute and friendly animals from all over the world. You'll be able to interact and play with parrots, rabbits, bamboo rats, iguanas, and horses.

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Horseback RidingChildren will love being hand-led on a mini trail ride for a real riding experience. Parents can also walk along the trail if you're worried about letting your child ride alone.

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Urban Farm ActivationKids will get the chance to plant their own vegetables and fruits, complete with labelling the pots with their names. They can even collect the fruits and veggies later once their plant grows.

2. Mountain Zone: Try your hand at exciting challenges

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Inflatable Rock ClimbingTake on one of the most thrilling wall climbing games and see if you can make it all the way to the top. There'll be safety ropes to keep this exciting adventure safe for both kids and adults.

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Inflatable CoursesIf you think you know how to handle inflatable obstacle courses, think again! This one is taking things to a whole new level with everything from compact backyard obstacles to giant 53ft long obstacles.

3. Ocean Zone: Put your water-based skills to the test

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Aqua Zorb BallThis fun-filled activity will also give you a total body workout as you try to balance yourself on the water. Meanwhile, kids will love rolling around to their heart's content in the giant bouncy balls.

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KayakingWhether you choose to take a relaxing paddle across the lake or race against your friends and family, you'll definitely have a great time!

After passing through all that, you'll finally be at the Castle Zone, where you'll be able to see Pinkfong and all his friends in person yaaaay!

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The special Pinkfong Musical Show is definitely the highlight of the whole event so come prepared to sing along and doo doo doo away. Come early to redeem your tickets, as they’re only available from 11am - 12.30pm on a first-come-first-serve basis!

Plus, there are also mooncake and Lego workshops where both adults and kids will be able to have some hands-on fun together

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And of course, there'll be lots of yummy food to keep everyone satisfied all day long!

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Chow down on authentic Taiwanese and Hong Kong cuisine:- Braised pork rice- Taiwan sausage- Sticky rice sausage- Taiwan fried dumpling- Hong Kong eggette- Cheese baked rice- HK curry fish ball- Shark fin soup (imitation)Try viral food and drinks from trending local brands:

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1. Yumcha Tea Bar - Selling Taiwanese bubble tea with the own unique twists, this brand went viral earlier this year for their White Rabbit Milk Tea with Butterfly Pea Boba that brought back childhood memories.2. Foret Blanc - Known for their gorgeous, whimsical desserts that are never what they seem at first glance. A must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth. You can even customise your own creation by choosing from their selection of ice cream flavours and toppings.3. Shwarma King - With their big portions and hearty wraps, big eaters will be kept satisfied. Give the Butter Chicken Shwarma a try if you're looking for something special.4. Acai Lab - Grab a healthy yet delicious treat and cool off with one of their fruity, refreshing bowls.5. La Juiceria - Their wide variety of cold-pressed juice is produced daily, never pasteurised, and are all 100% made from pure fruits and vegetables.

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6. Mat Rock Ayam Goreng Kunyit - If you love everything pedas, don't forget to add a generous scoop of their fiery sambal belacan to your pack of rice and tumeric chicken to give it that extra syok kick.7. Macxito - Mexican street food meets local tastes to create something fantastic. Taste the fusion for yourself in the form of burritos, tacos, nachos, and Mexican fries.8. Paparizzo - It's all about the meat here. They use homemade patties for their burgers, kebabs, tortillas, and roti john. Plus, they also have homemade meatballs.9. 8th Street Cafe - While they started off serving coffee and desserts on the street, they're now known for their scrumptious burgers and creative mix and match of sides like mac & cheese, fries, and chips.10. Thai2eat - You know you're only getting the very best of Thai food here as all their authentic dishes are prepared by Thai chefs with years of experience.

If all that wasn't enough excitement, there's still more!

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Get ready to soar into the air on a hot air balloon ride and laugh 'til your stomach hurts at Harith Iskandar's stand up comedy show. Plus, early birds will get to grab food bazaar vouchers worth RM10 each.

With so much going on, you definitely won't want to miss out. Book your dates and head on over to Gamuda Cove's Grand Opening for an absolutely unforgettable day of fun!

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For more information, go to http://gamudaland.com.my/gamudacove/grand-launch/ or call 016 299 1666.Pssst, Gamuda Cove also has another exciting event coming up soon! Dubbed 'The Next Big Destination', this event will be taking place on 19, 20, 26 and 27 October 2019 as well as on 2 and 3 November 2019. There'll be larger-than-life international-inspired art sculptures, twilight walks, delicacies from all around the world, and even a gorgeous neon playground! Stay tuned to their Facebook page for more details.

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Mr Yuan Accidentally Plays Porn For All to See. Did He Just Lose His Job?

WATCH: Porn movie mistakenly shown on big LED public screen in China

The story behind the incident

Travelers using China’s Jilin Station were stunned as the X-rated film ‘The Forbidden Legend of Sex and Chopsticks’ played out on a giant video screen because of a tech worker’s mistake.

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Yuan Mou, who was repairing the screen, did not know his computer was still connected to the outlet when he began watching Xin Jin Ping Mei, known in English as “The Forbidden Legend: Sex and Chopsticks.”

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The movie played on the screen attached to a building some 200 meters from a railway station for nearly tenminutes, attracting passersby to stop and watch.

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This giant outdoor TV screen at China’s Jilin Station is usually used for advertising, but on one recent evening, an IT worker’s mistake had it showing 10 minutes of an X-rated movie.
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It is believed the technician had hooked his laptop up to the screen - usually used to show adverts - to fix a fault. But once the job was completed, he apparently failed to disconnect the two devices.

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Around 10 minutes into the film Mr Yuan received a call from the Southern Advertising Company to tell him that their screen was displaying the racy film.

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The incident is said to have taken place last week and reports said that police are investigating.V Chinese microblog users primarily reacted to the incident with amusement.

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State news agency Xinhua said it was unclear whether Mr Juan was in trouble with Chinese authorities, or whether police had recovered the disc.

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In brief: About the banned film and censorship in China

A scene from the erotic film 'The Forbidden Legend of Sex and Chopsticks', which was mistakenly aired on a giant outdoor screen by a bumbling Chinese IT worker.
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The film is based on the classic Chinese novel 'Jin Ping Mei,' written during the Ming Dynasty.
It was the first full length Chinese fictional work to give an explicit account of sexuality

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China has tight regulations controlling which films can be broadcast, including politically sensitive films and some pornographic films.

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Woman Warns Of Severe Muscle Breakdown After Cycling Too Hard During Spin Class

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A Malaysian woman living in Singapore has taken to social media to warn friends about the dangers of overexertion during high-intensity workouts such as spinning

Spinning, or indoor cycling, has recently become a popular exercise.However, due to its high energy environment, coupled with loud, pumping music and motivational instructors, many do not realise how strenuous the exercise can actually be.Usually occurring only in marathon runners and military personnel, doctors are reporting more cases of exertional rhabdomyolysis caused by spin classes around the world.Rhabdomyolysis is a life-threatening condition caused by damaged muscles fibres breaking down rapidly and releasing their contents into the bloodstream, leading to acute kidney failure.Symptoms include muscle pain, muscle weakness, and dark brown urine caused by proteins from broken muscle entering the urine.

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That is how 28-year-old Atrina Lau recently ended up in a hospital facing possible acute kidney failure after a spin class

"Spinning almost took my life," she began in a Facebook post on her personal account, sharing her experience after attending a spin class on 7 March."Right after I finished class, my legs were limp and I couldn't really walk properly," she said, initially not expecting anything amiss."But the next three days of walking was very, very, very painful. I couldn't squat and I couldn't sit. Every movement I made was agonising."At that point, she said she still thought it was typical muscle soreness because she had not exercised for a long time.

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However, in the next few days, Lau said she started to realise her urine turning brown and that her muscle pain was becoming more unbearable

"I finally went online to search for 'muscle soreness after spinning' and saw that the answer was a little more complex than I initially thought," she wrote."So that night, I immediately went to a clinic to get referred to a government hospital emergency department to test my blood and urine."At 2am in the wee hours of the morning, a doctor told her she had rhabdomyolysis.According to the doctor, her muscle breakdown was so severe that her creatinine kinase levels were over 73,000 units per litre (U/L).Creatinine kinase is a protein released by the muscles when they break down. Its normal range is usually less than 200 U/L, which meant Lau's blood creatinine kinase levels were hundreds of times the normal range."He told me I needed to be hopitalised immediately or my kidneys may fail."

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Lau spent four days in the hospital undergoing intravenous hydration therapy and was encouraged to drink a lot of water during the stay

Eventually, her creatinine kinase levels dropped but she was still encouraged to stay hydrated and practise caution after discharge.Through sharing her experience, Lau cautioned that rhabdomyolysis could happen to anyone and can result from any intense exercise, not just spinning."Beginners and newcomers to any sport should know their limits," she warned.She also reminded everyone to always hydrate after exercising and to seek a doctor immediately if anyone experienced similar symptoms as she did after intense exercise.

No matter how fit you are, overexertion and overworking should never be ignored:

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Jamal Has A New Restaurant That Will Serve Free Food To Malaysians For The Next 3 Years

Sungai Besar UMNO division chief Jamal Yunos has a opened a brand new restaurant in Kuala Lumpur that serves free food to Malaysians

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Named Gabungan NGO 1Malaysia restaurant, the new eatery is fully funded by donations from Jamal himself and other anonymous corporate leaders.

The restaurant will be open every Monday until Friday for the next three years, from 11am until 3pm, and only the first 1,000 people will receive the free meals

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With an allocation of RM5,000 per day, patrons can expect dishes like ayam masak merah, fish curry, steamed corn, fried fish, and vegetable sambal, plain rice, and nasi minyak, that will be on a rotating menu. "We have a different menu for each day to serve Malaysians from all walks of life. That is the muhibbah (goodwill) concept," explained Jamal, as reported by Free Malaysia Today yesterday, 16 October. Malaysians can pretty much eat all they want, as long as they don't waste any food. Patrons are required to wash their own plates and cutlery once they are done with the meal. Jamal's new restaurant is currently run by 15 volunteers and is located right next to the McDonald's outlet along Jalan Pahang.

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It was reported that Jamal hopes his restaurant would benefit the underprivileged community in the area

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Speaking to Malaysiakini, Jamal said that he recently realised that there's more to life than material wealth. "The idea for this project came to me two months ago when I attended a friend's funeral. I realised that however many assets we accumulate, we cannot take them with us when we leave this world," he said. Jamal told reporters that if all goes well, he will open a branch of the "free restaurant" in Sekinchan soon.

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Dismissing claims that this new initiative is politically motivated, Jamal stressed that this has nothing to do with the upcoming elections and urged people to not politicise it

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"This is for the next three years, it's not about the (upcoming) general election. Don't make a restaurant a political issue. "I welcome my political friends regardless of whether they are from DAP, PKR, or PAS. As long as they're Malaysian. However we do not welcome people from Bangladesh and Myanmar (and other non-citizens)."We are following the muhibbah concept. If you want to call us racist, (you can't), because this is our concept and we are doing this for the rakyat" he explained, as reported by Malaysiakini.

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What do you think about Jamal's new restaurant? Let us know in the comment section below.


Malaysians Take Comfort In Memes After AG Apandi Exonerates Najib Of Corruption

PM Najib Razak has been surrounded by various scandals ever since WSJ disclosed documents showing alleged transfers of RM2.6 billion to his bank accounts. So when news that the AG has cleared him of corruption broke out, it somehow caught everyone off guard.

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A transfer of nearly USD 700 million to Prime Minister Najib Razak’s alleged private bank account before a 2013 election was a “personal donation” from Saudi Arabia’s royal family and not illegal, a Malaysian investigating body said.The nation’s top prosecutor, Attorney General Mohamed Apandi Ali, said that all but USD 61 million of the USD 681 million transferred in March of that year was returned to the Saudis five months later.The alleged donation was made under the kingdom’s previous monarch, King Abdullah, who died a year ago.The Wall Street Journal reported in July 2015 that an earlier Malaysian government investigation found almost $700 million had entered Mr. Najib’s accounts via banks, companies and entities linked to 1Malaysia Development Bhd., or 1MDB, a state fund that Mr. Najib set up in 2009 to foster economic development.

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As usual, Malaysians couldn't wait to create memes after hearing about the breaking news

There are those who were skeptical...

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...and those who put a tinge of satire to their drawings

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There's also this single-panel comic to summarize how some felt about the whole RM2.6 billion donation saga

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This poster was extremely popular too

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This make-believe banking advertisement was making its round on social media

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Then there is also this classic meme from MGag

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Even Singapore wanted to give a piece of their mind

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On a serious note, netizens are speculating that there is lack of integrity and transparency on the verdict by AG, possibly due to the fact that Apandi Ali was only appointed as AG amidst the ongoing special task force probe on 1MDB

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On the other hand, others were in the agreement with the AG, saying that they saw nothing wrong with PM Najib Razak accepting the personal donation

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Feeling lost? Read all about PM Najib's alleged RM2.6 billion scandal and all its developments from the beginning to end here:

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Ministry Of Health: You Can Be Fined RM50K Or Jailed For Calling Someone Fat Online

The Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia is reminding the public to not shame others based on their outward appearances

"Body shaming is a cyberbullying crime. The victim can report an offence to the police or to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)," MOH said in its Facebook post yesterday, 16 October.This is the latest announcement among MOH's recent efforts to raise mental health awareness.

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"Body shaming can be detrimental to the mental health of another," read the poster that accompanied the Facebook post

Body shaming may cause the victim to experience:- Stress and emotional disturbances,- Loss of confidence,- Eating disorders,- Depression, and- Suicide.

Body Shaming adalah perbuatan menghina fizikal seseorang menggunakan perkhidmatan aplikasi. Ia boleh menjejaskan kesihatan mental mangsa spt:1. Stres dan gangguan emosi2. Hilang keyakinan diri3. Kecelaruan pemakanan4. Kemurungan5. Kejadian bunuh diri pic.twitter.com/8iypTkKmFp— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) October 15, 2019

"Always be perceptive to the sensitivities of the people in your surroundings," advised the ministry."Stop body shaming."

Offenders can be fined RM50,000 or can be jailed for a year, or both

"Anyone guilty of body shaming or committing any action that offends the physical features of another person on any application service can be charged," the Facebook post read.According to Section 233 (1) (b) Communication and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588), if found guilty, the offender can be fined no more than RM50,000 or imprisonment for no more than a year, or both.

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Netizens on Facebook and Twitter showed support and thanked the MOH for their effort, while a few had questions

A Twitter user asked, "What if the body shaming was happening face-to-face, such as making bad jokes about one's body or physical shortcomings?"According to her, direct confrontations and public humiliation was more rampant and may have a worse impact on the victim."A victim may take action based on another act. Act 588 is exclusive to offences made on any online platform," clarified the MOH.

Mangsa boleh mengambil tindakan mengikut akta lain. Akta 588 ini khusus untuk kesalahan yg dilakukan menggunakan mana-mana aplikasi. Terima kasih.— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) October 16, 2019

While this Twitter user wanted to know if telling someone they had bad breath or body odour was considered body shaming.

Maaf nak tanya. Bila berbual tapi mulut bau bangkai atau badan berbau. Tu kira macam mana ye? Body shaming gak ke?— zoalisas (@zoalisas) October 16, 2019

"This includes teasing about speech impediments! Including lisps and stuttering. Please do not take this lightly," said another user.

Termasuklah mengejek speech impediments yea! Pelat, gagap dsbnya. Jangan ambil mudah.— angin siberia (@bipolar_ELpress) October 16, 2019

Follow the MOH on Facebook and Twitter for more updates on mental healthcare.

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Man Warns Of Fake Maybank2u Website After Getting Scammed RM3,600

A Malaysian has taken to social media to warn others of the existence of a fake Maybank2u website that looks too close to the real online banking website

Facebook user Azizul Osman shared that he learned the hard way and hopes that his experience will help stop others from falling for the same scam.

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Azizul said he discovered the website last weekend when he suddenly decided to check his bank account balance

As anyone would, he pulled out his laptop, typed 'Maybank' into Google, and clicked on the first search result without thinking twice.Unfortunately, that was his mistake - he had not realised that the website he clicked into was a phishing website.However, at first look, the landing page looked exactly the same as the original website's, complete with the same background picture, fonts, wording, and login bar.Unsuspectingly, he typed in his username and password but instead of logging in, he was sent a Transaction Authorisation Code (TAC) number through SMS to his phone.Still not thinking twice about it, he keyed in the TAC onto the website. And when nothing occurred, he finally realised that something was wrong."When I realised my mistake, I was shocked like I just got punched. Seriously, I didn't know what to do at that time," he related on Facebook.Immediately contacting Maybank, he was told that his account had just authorised a RM3,600 transfer to an online shopping site that he did not agree to.

Azizul shared screenshots comparing the phishing website (left) and the real Maybank2u page (right).
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With the help of the bank officer on the phone, Azizul quickly blocked all authorisations for transactions through his Maybank2u account and credit cards

Unfortunately, the damage had been done. Maybank told him that his money could not be recovered because it was transferred to a third party website."Guys, please be aware of this and make sure the website is real before you try to log in," he finally advised.Azizul told SAYS he hopes that by sharing his experience, more people would notice fake websites like these and stop falling victims to phishing scams.He added that he has reported the incident to the police, who will be carrying out investigations.

Another Malaysian recently shared her traumatising experience of getting caught in a scam call when she was not in the right mind:

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Meanwhile, someone pointed out that it could be Malaysians' blind trust of authorities that could be the root of the issue:

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Malaysian Cartoonist Aie Passes Away Due To Kidney Complications

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Cartoonist Saari Sulong, popularly known as 'Aie', passed away at the age of 48 early this morning, 28 June

Aie passed away at his home in Sungai Manggis, Banting, reported Utusan Malaysia.He succumbed to complications involving his kidneys, cartoonist Ibrahim Ujang Anon shared in a Facebook post.Saari was born in Kuala Lumpur in February 1973.He grew up in Segamat and Kluang, Johor and finished his Form Five education near Kuantan, Pahang.

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Aie is famously known for illustrating the characters in the Abe series, published in cartoon magazine Ujang, and the Aku Hidup Dalam Blues series

He worked as a cartoonist, illustrator, comic painter, graphic designer, head of studio, assistant head of cartoonist, head of illustration unit, and art director in the 25 years of his career. Among the Malaysian publications he has worked with are Jenakarama, Disney Cartoon Magazine 'Mickey' (Malay edition), Ujang, Starz, Utopia, G3, Jom, Boboi and Gila-Gila.

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Colleagues and friends have praised him as someone who is very humble and supportive of all their work

"He was a very humble and always supported our work and activities involving comics and cartoons," Pekan Kartun — a community that celebrates cartoons and comics — said in a statement on Facebook.


Pemandu Grab Hilang Sejak Jumaat Rupanya Dibunuh Dan Mayat Dicampak Dalam Semak

Misteri kehilangan pemandu Grab sejak Jumaat lalu akhirnya terbongkar setelah mayatnya ditemui di dalam semak oleh pihak Polis

Mangsa, Mohd Hanafiee Jaafar
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Memetik laporan Harian Metro, mangsa, Mohd Hanafiee Jaafar dipercayai disamun dan dibunuh sebelum mayatnya dibuang di kawasan semak dekat pantai Kampung Shahbandar di Tuaran, Sabah.Siasatan mendapati bahawa mangsa membawa kedua-dua suspek kira-kira 4 pagi, Jumaat lalu, dari Kingfisher ke Tuaran.

Pesuruhjaya Polis Sabah, Datuk Omar Mammmah berkata polis berjaya mengesan dua penumpang terakhir yang menggunakan khidmat Grab dipandu mangsa

“Bertindak atas maklumat itu, polis berjaya mengesan dan menahan dua lelaki di kawasan parkir 1 Borneo, di Kota Kinabalu, 9.50 malam tadi (27 Mei 2019).“Siasatan juga didapati sejumlah wang milik mangsa hilang, manakala barang lain masih dalam siasatan," katanya.

Hasil soal siasat, kedua-dua suspek mengaku membunuh mangsa sebelum membuang mayatnya di kawasan semak di Kampung Shahbandar

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“Kedua-dua suspek berusia 20 tahun dan salah seorang adalah warga asing. Kedua-dua suspek juga tidak mempunyai pekerjaan.“Siasatan masih diteruskan dan kes disiasat mengikut Seksyen 302 Kanun Keseksaan kerana membunuh,” katanya lagi.

Lebih memilukan, mangsa dipercayai sudah meninggal dunia sejak dua hingga tiga hari lalu berdasarkan keadaan tubuhnya yang mula membengkak dan mereput

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“Ahli keluarga pemandu Grab sudah dipanggil untuk pengecaman tetapi mereka gagal membuat pengecaman bahawa itu adalah pemandu Grab kerana keadaan mangsa yang mulai reput.“Oleh itu, kita akan menggunakan kaedah lain dengan menggunakan cap jari dan DNA untuk mengenal pasti mayat itu adalah pemandu Grab yang dilaporkan hilang," jelasnya.Ahad lalu, kereta dipercayai milik Mohd Hanafiee ditemui di kawasan tapak bazar Ramadan, Indah Permai, Sepanggar, dengan kesan darah di bahagian stereng, brek tangan, pintu depan dan cermin.

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Sabah Robber Steals Woman's Car After Realising She Only Had RM50 In Her Bank Account

A 34-year-old woman's car was stolen while she was withdrawing money from an ATM yesterday, 9 May, at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

The Star reported that the kindergarten teacher was with her 10-year-old son when a parang-wielding man approached them.

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The suspect demanded for the victim's car keys after threatening to hurt her son if she refused

In a press conference today, 10 May, Kota Kinabalu police chief Asst Comm Habibi Majinji said that the woman handed the man her car keys and he fled the scene.According to The Star, the man had taken her car instead of cash after finding out that she only had RM50 in her bank account.

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The police has since urged the public to come forward if they have any information relating to the robber or the incident


'Undi 18' Will Come Into Effect On 15 Dec. This Is How It'll Affect You & M'sian Politics

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The government has finally set 15 December for the implementation of 'Undi 18', the law that lowers the voting age from 21 to 18 and allows all electorates to be automatically registered for voting

According to Malaysiakini, the federal gazette was signed by Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali on 25 November and it was published yesterday, 1 December."In exercise of the powers conferred by Subsection 1(2) of the Constitution (Amendment) Act 2019 [Act A1603], the Yang di-Pertuan Agong appoints 15 December 2021, as the date on which Section 3 of the Act comes into operation," read the gazette, as reported by Bernama.Section 3 of the Constitution (Amendment) Act 2019 states the amendment will set the minimum age of voting at 18 and allow automatic voter registration (AVR).The law also allows 18-year-old Malaysians to run for the office, reported New Straits Times.The implementation can be seen as a big win for youths in Malaysia, as the implementation of the proposed amendment was delayed even though it was approved in Parliament in July 2019.In late March, the Election Commission (EC) announced that it wanted to push implementation to September 2022, blaming the COVID-19 pandemic for slowing work down.The government was taken to court over the delay, and on 6 September, the Kuching High Court ordered the EC and the government to implement 'Undi 18' by 31 December.

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With the historic amendments finally coming into force on 15 December, here are five things you need to know about how it may affect you and Malaysian politics:

1. One million Malaysians aged between 18 and 21 will join the next election

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While it is uncertain what is the exact figure of the Malaysian population aged between 18 and 21, EC deputy chairman Azmi Sharom estimated in September that the figure is around one million, reported Malay Mail.

2. A large chunk of Malaysians in the age group think politics are complicated

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According to the 'National Youth Survey Findings 2021' conducted by independent pollster Merdeka Center, 79% of respondents —  aged between 18 and 22 — said that they felt that politics and government seem to be complicated and that they "can't really understand what's going on".Among the different age groups, respondents aged between 18 and 22 showed the least interest in politics at 71%, followed by respondents aged between 28 and 30 at 69% and respondents aged between 23 and 27 at 68%.Respondents aged between 18 and 22 also expressed their grim views on politics when asked whether politicians care about the people. 68% of them agreed that politicians neglect the people, 5% higher than respondents aged between 23 and 27 and 2% higher than those aged between 28 and 30.It is worth noting that the survey did not sort their data to the 18 to 21 age group. It also included people aged 22. Thus, it might not be an accurate representation of the new voters in the implementation of 'Undi 18'.

3. With a much younger voter base, politicians will now need to target issues that affect this age group more, such as Internet connectivity and effective online learning methods

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According to the same survey conducted between 19 February 2021 and 20 March 2021, respondents aged between 18 and 22 had a lower focus on issues pertinent to financial stability, job security and employment opportunity, and comfortable living place, as compared to other age groups.Internet connection fared more importance to them, with 9.4% answering that the issue as of their concerns — about 4.55% higher than the other two age groups.7.4% of respondents aged between 18 and 22 also reported effective online learning methods were an issue they faced, while only 2% and 3.7% of respondents aged between 23 and 27 and respondents aged between 28 and 30 respectively thought the issue was important to them.

4. Automatic voter registration (AVR) will bring in 4.4 million electorates aged 21 and above to the poll

Before 'Undi 18' is implemented, electorates had to register themselves to vote online through the MySPR Daftar portal. The portal was introduced in July 2019.Prior to that, electorates had to go to post offices, EC headquarters, state election offices, and Malaysian embassies (for Malaysians living overseas), among other offline channels to register themselves as voters.With 'Undi 18' in effect, registration — via either online or offline channels — is a thing of the past. Every Malaysian aged 18 and above will automatically become an electorate under the new implementation.

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In a report by Malay Mail published yesterday, 1 December, the implementation will see 5.6 million additional voters. 4.4 million of them are aged above 21, while 1.2 million are aged between 18 and 21.On 9 September 2020, then deputy minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Shabudin Yahaya said 4.2 million unregistered voters in the country represented about 22% of the total number of Malaysians who are eligible to vote.During the 14th General Election (GE14), The Star reported that 12,299,514 Malaysians turned out to vote.The turnout rate was 82.32%. It had 14,940,624 registered voters then.The 15th General Election (GE15) must be held by July 2023, before current Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri's term ends.

5. Sarawakians aged between 18 and 20 cannot vote in the upcoming state election even though 'Undi 18' will be in effect three days ahead

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Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said today, 2 December, that 18- to 20-year-old Sarawakians will not be able to participate in the state election although the federal government and the Sarawak government welcome it, reported Malay Mail.Sarawakians will hit the polls this 18 December."The gazettification (sic) is just a process in order to make use of 'Undi 18' by January next year," he told the online portal, stressing that the implementation will only be in effect on 3 January next year."The electoral roll is not as simple as that. It is just a list because we have to eliminate those who are in prison, who are mad, and those who have died."Wan Junaidi explained that the implementation is complicated in Sarawak because people in the state do not have to report deaths."As a result of that, there are names of people aged over 100 years old because nobody reported their deaths," he said, adding that the EC will conduct checks with the families to find out whether those who are above 100 years old are still alive."Once this is done, only then the electoral roll can be considered as acceptable and confirmed in accordance with the regulations.""Once it becomes automatic next year, [you can] imagine everybody will go automatically into the list, and every quarterly, the EC will examine the list  and confirm it."There are 1,252,014 electorates in the state so far, and it is estimated that there are 135,000 youths aged between 18 and 20, reported Malay Mail.


14 Annoying Pranks Our Older Siblings Played On Us Just Because They Could

1. They loved switching off the lights and leaving us in the dark, especially when we were using the toilet

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2. Worst, they made us bathe in icy cold water by switching off the heater

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3. We've lost count the number of times they pulled off the wire to disconnect the Internet just to stop us from using the computer

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4. Always telling us, "You're adopted"

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5. They pretended to call our mother/father or the police when we made them angry...

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6. ...Sometimes, they even pretended that the guru besar called from school to complain that we were naughty in class

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7. We used to think that they were so kind to let us play with them, but it took some growing up to realise the truth :p

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8. Made funny faces and pretended to vomit so we'd think that eating chocolate = eating poop

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9. Tell us that black coffee is just Coca-Cola and made us drink it

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10. Hid our belongings in the most random and obscure places (even they can't remember where!)

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11. Secretly exchanged our colour pencils with theirs because ours was brand new with 24 colours while theirs was old and blunt with only 12 colours

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12. Remember all those times when we almost got a heart attack after discovering a fake cockroach planted by the evil sibling?

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13. They would destroy our favourite toy but swear that they didn't touch it

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"I'm innocent!"

14. They knew what was inside the ice cream box but still, they told us to go get it from the fridge. Of course we were so happy... until we opened the box.

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Dear brothers and sisters who bullied us just because we're a family, we still love you :D

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#GE15: Titiwangsa Residents Give Props To Johari Ghani's Efforts On The Ground

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The 15th General Election (GE15) is drawing close, and many candidates have been hard at work campaigning and trying to win the votes of the people.
But it seems that Barisan Nasional (BN) Titiwangsa candidate Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has already done so as Titiwangsa residents commend his consistent care and thought for them.

According to Berita Harian, residents of Kampung Padang, Titiwangsa have lauded the former second finance minister for always being available to the people and being of great help.A resident, 44-year-old Azlita Ali, of the PKNS flats on Jalan Tun Razak, said that Johari has always remembered his people and continues to do good work for the community."He is kind and always helps the people here, including me and my family. Recently, I underwent breast cancer surgery, which he helped pay for." "That's not all, [he helps with] kitchen and school supplies as well. Even though he is not a [member of parliament] here, he always goes out to help. People here know of his services. I hope he can lead this area again," the resident said.Other residents of the area described the Titiwangsa candidate as "kind" and "charitable". "He was indeed kind, always helping people, regardless of the time and circumstances. Not only did he come to visit, but he did more than that. Even when he was not a representative of the people, he did help," a senior resident, Munah Man, said.Johari reportedly made house-to-house visits in the PKNS flats area yesterday, 15 November.

Johari meeting with the residents in the PKNS flats.
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Johari has pledged that he will fight for the rights of the people's housing if he were to succeed in becoming the Titiwangsa member of parliament (MP)

He promised the residents in Titiwangsa that no one will be deceived or tricked out of their housing by developers and ensured that their homes are protected from development projects."Any developers who want to run a project need to see me as a housing expert. I will hear whether the developer is a cross-section of residents or not. I am for the residents, so they will be safe.""That's why when I was Titiwangsa MP from 2013 to 2018, no one was tricked. I made UDA Legasi ready, the Saloma Shortcut Bridge ready, and many other projects were carried out," the BN candidate said.He also said that he will be looking into improving the living conditions of Titiwangsa residents. From his visits, Johari said he has noticed that many of the houses are old and cramped, with many family members living together. "This is a problem I want to solve. They expect leaders in the region who can solve their problems," he told reporters.

Johari at the launch of the Housing and National Property Peak Session in 2017.
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Johari remains positive about securing the Titiwangsa seat after receiving a warm response during his nine days of campaigning in the area

The former second finance minister said that the reception to his candidacy has been very positive, especially in areas such as Kampung Baru, Kampung Pandan, Kampung Datuk Keramat, Setapak, Cochrane, and Maluri. As the campaign period continues for two more days before the election on 19 November, the former Titiwangsa MP called for clean politics during this time. "I want to make sure that during this period of time there are no elements of slander or cases that manipulate people's minds. That's why I'm actively stepping out, I don't want people to choose the wrong vote for the second time," he said.Johari will be facing a four-cornered battle for the Titiwangsa seat in this year's general election.He will be going up against Khalid Abdul Samad from Pakatan Harapan (PH), Datuk Seri Khairuddin Abu Hassan from PEJUANG, and Dr Rosni Adam from Perikatan Nasional (PN).

Candidates gunning for the Titiwangsa seat in GE15.
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Raih Dana Lebih RM200K, Ini Wajah Terkini Syed Saddiq Setelah 'Terpaksa' Botakkan Kepala

Umum sedia maklum, baru-baru ini ahli politik muda, Syed Saddiq ada menganjurkan #BotakChallenge untuk mengumpulkan dana untuk membeli kelengkapan laptop bagi kegunaan para pelajar di Muar

Wajah terkini Syed Saddiq setelah selesai 'dibotakkan' oleh ibunya dan barber profesional.
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Terkini, dana yang ingin dikumpul oleh beliau sudah pun melepasi lebih daripada RM200K  dalam masa 5 hari dan Syed Saddiq harus menunaikan janji beliau bagi membotakkan kepalanya.Menerusi live yang dikendalikan oleh Astro Awani, Syed Saddiq telah diguntingkan dan dimesinkan rambut oleh ibunya sendiri, Sharifah Mahani Syed Abdul Aziz terlebih dahulu.Menurut Syed Saddiq, beliau risau apabila dia turun ke Muar nanti orang ramai bila tengok beliau mereka tidak mengenali dirinya lagi."Saya harap penduduk Muar janganlah tak kenal saya terutamanya 'anak-anak' saya (dua ekor kucing) bila saya balik rumah nanti," katanya.

Bukan RM200K tetapi Syed Saddiq telah berjaya meraih dana sebanyak RM383K

Sebagai rekod, kempen pemberian komputer riba secara percuma kepada pelajar yang memerlukan di Muar sudah lama dianjurkan oleh beliau sebelum ini.Begitupun, inisiatif yang diambil Syed Saddiq pada kali ini dilihat dapat meringankan beban beliau bagi meneruskan kempen ‘satu komputer riba untuk satu keluarga’ di samping orang ramai turut sama dapat menyumbang bagi kempen berkenaan.Malah, dalam tempoh 24 jam sahaja, Syed Saddiq berjaya meraih kutipan sebanyak RM61,410 selepas hari pertama ianya dibuka.Tonton video Ahli Parlimen Muar ini 'dibotakkan' kepala di bawah:

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Two Robbers Attempted To Run Over A Police Car But Crashed Into A Tree Instead

On Sunday, 25 August, two men robbed a foreigner who was on his way to work at a petrol station in Sungai Buloh

Harian Metro reported that the incident took place at about 9.00 am when the victim, a Bangladeshi man, was crossing the road to his workplace.

Sungai Buloh district police chief Superintendent Shafa’aton Abu Bakar said, "The victim was approached by two men in a Proton Saga BLM. Suspects then fled with the victim's phone and wallet which contained about RM100 cash."

A police officer on duty nearby saw what happened and chased after the suspects

Mobile Patrol Vehicle (MPV).
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The officer was filling up on gas for his Mobile Patrol Vehicle (MPV) when he saw the incident take place. He got in the car and drove after them.

The suspects' car then tried to escape through a one-way street but was blocked by oncoming traffic.

One of the suspects got out of the car and took off while the other tried to crash the mobile petrol vehicle (MPV).
The suspect missed and his car swerved into a tree on the curb.

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The police officer only managed to apprehend one of the two suspects.

According to Shafa'aton, a background check revealed that the arrested suspect has a criminal history.

The police are actively searching for the other culprit that got away.


Russia Is Offering Malaysians A Free E-Visa So They Can Visit St Petersburg

Beginning 1 October, tourists from 53 countries will be able to visit Russia's cultural capital, St Petersburg, and its surrounding regions on an electronic visa

Besides Malaysia, the other countries in the list include India, China, Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, as well as all European Union member states other than the United Kingdom.

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With the e-visa, foreign citizens will be able to travel for a maximum of eight days within St Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region

According to Russia Visa Online, applicants will not be charged a consular fee because an e-visa is free, unlike a standard tourist visa which, according to Russia Beyond, costs about 65 euros (approximately RM300).The e-visas can be used for business, tourist, or humanitarian purposes. A regular visa would have to be obtained for other cases.Applicants will need to fill out a form on the website of the Consular Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry and upload a photograph.The application should also be made no later than four days and no earlier than 20 days before the expected date of entry. The e-visa is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance.

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This e-visa programme was a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin in an attempt to increase Russia's annual tourism revenue

According to The Moscow Times, tourists around the world have often cited difficulties with obtaining visas as a barrier to visiting Russia.In response, Putin had promised to offer e-visas to foreign visitors by 2021, while vying to collect USD15.5 billion (approximately RM64.7 billion) by the end of his presidential term in 2024.Regions that can be entered with the e-visa will be gradually expanded, according to Russia Beyond. In July this year, e-visas for travel to Kaliningrad and its surrounding regions were also introduced to 53 different nationalities.

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23-Year-Old Man Detained For Trying To Retrieve Fallen Earphones On LRT Track

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A 23-year-old man was detained by police on Monday, 27 March, for trespassing onto Light Transit Rail (LRT) train tracks to retrieve a pair of earphones he had dropped

The incident occurred at approximately 8.09am at the Taman Paramount LRT station. The station's alarm system went off, detecting the presence of the man on the Platform 1 (Northbound) train track.According to a statement by Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Mohamad Fakhrudin Abdul Hamid, the man's actions caused a three-minute delay.The police was called to the scene at 9.28am to detain the Malaysian.

The 23-year-old who trespassed onto LRT train tracks.
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The man was investigated under Section 62 of the Railways Act 1991 (Act 463) at the Petaling Jaya court for trespassing onto train tracks

He was brought to court and charged yesterday, 28 March.Mohamad Fakhrudin has urged the public to always obey the law and refrain from committing illegal acts.


Abang Rider Bagi Buah Oren Dekat Tepi Jalan, Reaksi Monyet Ini Pula Curi Tumpuan Ramai

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Sebagai manusia, kita haruslah berbuat baik sesama sendiri dan juga mempunyai perasaan kasih sayang terhadap haiwan

Kadangkala, walaupun kita hulurkan sedikit makanan buat haiwan di tepi jalan, tetapi pahala yang kita dapat sebenarnya adalah sangat besar.Seperti video berdurasi 42 saat ini yang memaparkan seorang rider foodpanda memberi buah oren kepada sekumpulan monyet telah mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

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Monyet seronok dapat buah oren free, siap bagi senyuman dulu sebelum ambil

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @areonnwoon, kelihatan dia memberhentikan motornya di tepi jalan untuk memberikan beberapa buah oren kepada monyet liar di situ.Namun, apa yang membuatkan ramai terhibur dan tersentuh adalah apabila salah seekor monyet itu sempat tersenyum kepada rider foodpanda tersebut sebelum mengambil buah oren yang dihulurkan kepadanya.Manakala, ada juga beberapa ekor monyet lain yang takut dan tidak mengambil buah oren itu lalu beredar.

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"Dia senyum sebab abang COD free delivery dekat dia tu, yang tak nak limau tu dia nak angpau bang haha" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah mencecah 16.9M views, 1.5M likes serta 13.3K shares di laman TikTok.Rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat senyuman ikhlas monyet tersebut. Malah, ada yang berkata memberi makanan dekat haiwan lagi rasa dihargai daripada bagi makanan dekat sesetengah manusia.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Monyet pun tahu hargai pemberian orang tau. Semoga rezeki abang foodpanda melimpah ruah :)

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There's A New Chief Justice And He's The First From East Malaysia

Tan Sri Richard Malanjum is the new Chief Justice of Malaysia

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According to Bernama, 65-year-old Malanjum was sworn in and received his letter of appointment from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V in a ceremony at Istana Negara on Wednesday, 11 July.Malanjum's appointment will see him replace outgoing judge Tan Sri Dato' Seri Md Raus bin Sharif who submitted his resignation last month.  It was reported that Md Raus' tenure as Chief Justice will end on 31 July.

Here are some things that you should know about the new Chief Justice:

1. He is the first Chief Justice from East Malaysia

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Malanjum is said to have come from a respected Kadazan family from Putatan and known to be the grandson of the late OKK Lojunga, a prominent native leader of yesteryears who had contributed to the local community. Lojunga was the first district chief of Penampang during the British colonial rule before the formation of Malaysia in 1963.  Sabah-born Malanjum made history yesterday as he became the first ever East Malaysian to be appointed as the successor to the Chief Justice post. Malanjum's early years were spent in at Bukit Hill School, Putatan and Sacred Heart Primary School, Kota Kinabalu where he received his early education. He eventually completed secondary school education at Salle Secondary School. The respectable judge spent the first few years of his career as a clerk before he obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 1975 to venture into the law field and has never looked back since. Today, Malanjum has many credentials and experience in the judiciary of Malaysia, having served in different capacities including as deputy public prosecutor and senior legal counsel at the Sabah State Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC), judge to the Kuching High Court, and Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak, among others.

2. He was the Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak for more than 10 years

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Prior to this appointment as Chief Justice, Malanjum was also known as the first native of Sabah to have been appointed as the High Court Judge, Court of Appeal Judge, and the Federal Court Judge. Bernama reported that Malanjum became the first Sabahan to be appointed as Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak in 2006. It was pointed out his predecessors were a British, one from Peninsular Malaysia, and Sarawakians.

3. During his tenure as Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak, Malanjum transformed the judiciary system for the better

Tan Sri Richard Malanjum (fifth from right) was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Malaysia effective 11 July.
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United Pasok Momogun Kadazandusun Murut Organisation (UPKO) acting president Wilfred Madius Tangau expressed support for the appointment as Malanjum as Chief Justice of Malaysia last month, saying that Malanjum has a proven track record with his exemplary achievements.In a statement published on 14 June, Tangau highlighted that Malanjum's efforts in introducing the e-filing system for the courts was a game-changer. “I remember among the many notable things that Malanjum had done over the years. But one of the most transformative but perhaps not known by many was his determination to transform the Sabah and Sarawak court system a couple of years back. "Malanjum believed strongly that we needed to upgrade and transform the courts by introducing the e-filling system for all the courts for court processes. Instead of suggesting and waiting for someone else to do it, he actually funded the entire exercise by forking out his own money to implement the new system," Tangau said, as reported by The Borneo Post.

4. He is the most senior Federal Court Judge

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Malanjum was the youngest Federal Court Judge when he appointed to the post at the age of 52.Former Court of Appeal Judge, Datuk Seri Mohd Hishamudin Yunus previously backed Malanjum to be appointed as the next Chief Justice of Malaysia due to his vast experience in the Malaysian judiciary system."Because he is a very senior judge. In fact, he is senior as a judge to the current Chief Justice (Md Raus) and it is high time that he move up to fit in the Chief Justice position."He is the most senior in terms of years of service as a judge. In terms of years of service as a judge, he is even more senior than Raus," he told Malay Mail in June.

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[PHOTOS] MPs Are Practising Better Social Distancing In Dewan Rakyat - And So Should You

We are living in a strange time.
Never would we have thought that in 2020, we would see the Dewan Rakyat turn into a space that resembles an assembly for money exchange counters.

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To ensure Members of Parliament (MPs) follow social distancing measures in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dewan Rakyat has installed transparent barriers in between seats

Deputy Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said introduced the new setup yesterday, 3 August, reported Bernama.With the new installation, some MPs who were previously assigned to Parliament officers' seats can now return back to the main block of the Dewan Rakyat."However, there are still some honourable members who have to occupy the officers' seats on the left and right, and not all the seats have been separated with transparent barriers," said Azalina.

Middle: Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun.
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The Deputy Speaker said the full installation will be ready by next week

Azalina said MPs will need to pull to extend the transparent barriers while seated next to each other to ensure everyone is separated by their shields. The setup can also help avoid any close contact with other members.Since the barriers are a temporary installation, she reminded lawmakers not to apply too much pressure while pushing and pulling them.

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All MPs are encouraged to wear face masks too

Azalina said MPs should be wearing face masks at all times in the Dewan Rakyat, but they can remove them while speaking.

Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil.
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Left to right: Kuala Selangor MP Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad and Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh
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Here is a video of Lumut MP Datuk Dr Mohd Hatta Md testing out the barrier:

Tengok ahli MCOBA tau tak tau guna benda ni @benramli pic.twitter.com/mU8ClwOQHO— Fahmi Fadzil (@fahmi_fadzil) August 3, 2020

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Insentif ADAM50 Sudah Ditamatkan Mac Lalu, Tiada Lagi Dana RM200 Untuk Bayi Baru Lahir

Semalam (5 Disember), kami dapat lihat artikel berkenaan insentif ADAM50 yang kami tulis pada Januari 2018 kembali trending dan mendapat sambutan hangat

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Rata-rata warganet berbondong-bondong memasuki ke artikel tersebut untuk mengambil tahu tentang insentif ADAM50 yang telah diperkenal pada Bajet 2018 yang dibentangkan pada 27 Oktober 2017 oleh kerajaan terdahulu.Kerajaan Barisan Nasional telah memperuntuk RM100 juta setahun bagi pembiayaan ADAM50 atau Amanah Dana Anak Malaysia 2050, skim khas untuk anak dilahirkan pada 1 Januari 2018 sehingga tahun 2022.

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Menerusi insentif ini, bayi yang baru lahir akan menerima insentif unit amanah berjumlah RM200. Dana pelaburan RM200 ini bagaimanapun tidak boleh dikeluarkan sehingga bayi berusia 18 tahun.Maklumat lanjut boleh dibaca di sini.

Malangnya, kerajaan Pakatan Harapan telah menamatkan insentif ADAM50 ini kerana kurang sambutan

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Disember tahun lalu, Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) menjelaskan bahawa ADAM50 akan ditamatkan pada  31 Disember 2018 berikutan kurang sambutan. Namun, pendaftaran telah dilanjutkan sehingga bulan Mac 2019."ADAM50 akan berakhir tahun ini. Namun pendaftaran bagi menyertai program ini dilanjutkan sehingga 31 Mac 2019 bagi bayi yang lahir pada 2018," kata Pengerusi Kumpulan PNB, Tan Sri Dr Zeti Aziz.

Pengenalan skim ini bertujuan bagi menggalakkan ibu bapa membuat simpanan awal untuk anak-anak mereka

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Dengan membuat pelaburan tambahan sekurang-kurangnya RM100 sebulan, jumlah wang yang akan terkumpul boleh mencecah kira-kira RM20,000 apabila bayi itu mencapai usia 18 tahun kelak, dengan kadar dividen sebanyak 6% setahun.Namun, insentif ini sudah pun ditamatkan.

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Taxi Driver & Motorcyclist Brawl With Steering Lock In Damansara Road Rage Incident

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On Friday, 5 March, a taxi driver and a motorcycle rider were caught on video brawling under the traffic junction of Damansara Link flyover

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The road rage incident happened after the taxi switched from the right lane straight into the left lane and ended up squeezing the rider

It is believed that the rider kept honking at the taxi driver, who pretended to not hear it.At the traffic light, the motorcyclist knocked on the driver's passenger side window, which irked him.The taxi driver took out his steering lock and swung at the rider, managing to hit him on his hand. However, the rider was eventually able to grab the steering lock, taking it away from the driver.What followed was caught on the video, which has gone viral.In the video, the rider is seen swinging the steering lock at the driver, hitting him multiple times as he trips and falls on his back. As he continues to hit the driver, a food delivery rider steps in to intervene.Amidst the brawl, the traffic on the right lane moves along while motorists stuck on the left and middle lanes can be heard honking in order for the two men to come to their senses.

Both of them have since been arrested

Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal, who confirmed the arrest, stated that the case is being investigated under section 160 and 324 of the Penal Code.Section 160 involves affray, which is a public order offence, while section 324 is for voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means.


[NEW UDPATE] Mother Wants Justice For Daughter Who Was Slain In Durian Orchard

Chinese national wants justice for her daughter

A Chinese national hopes justice will prevail in the case of her daughter Xing Jun who was killed and dumped in a durian orchard in Balik Pulau last month.

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“I want justice for my daughter. I want the perpetrators of such heinous crimes to be brought to book,” said the woman who broke down in tears after speaking to reporters at the Penang Hospital mortuary yesterday, 5 Aug 2013.

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When reporters approached her at the mortuary, the woman apologised and bowed to them three times. “Sorry for bringing trouble to all of you,” she said.

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3 suspects arrested, 1 including boyfriend of victim

Head of the Criminal Investigation Department of Andhra Pradesh, SAC Mazlan, said the suspects, aged between 45 and 56, were arrested separately at George Town and Jalan Patani at 10:30PM on 8 Jul.

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"One of the suspects arrested was a boyfriend of the victim. Police believe jealousy motivated the murdered."

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Woman in 30s found dead at durian orchard at Bukit Genting

Woman found dead in durian orchard in Bukit Genting.
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The body of a woman, believed to be a murder victim, was found in a durian orchard near the White Resort National Service Training Camp at Bukit Genting here on Monday, 8 July 2013.

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The autopsy results showed that she was stabbed 17 times in the back and her neck was slashed over 10 centimeters using sharp objects. No element of sexual assault was found.

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Who found the body?

The body was discovered by two workers of a nearby durian orchard who had alerted their employers before calling the police during the 8:30am incident.

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What do we know about the victim?

The victim has been identified as Jun Xing from China and has been in the country for the past five years. She worked in a beauty saloon in Penang and was last seen on Sunday, 7 July 2013.

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13 Things You Will Only Understand If You Have An "Up To You Lor" Kinda Friend

1. If you have indecisive friends, you'll know that getting them to leave the house in the first place is a real challenge

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2. You better have a plan ready for when they do agree to go out. If not...

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You'll end up spending more time trying to decide whether to watch movie or have coffee than actually doing any of those things.

3. When you ask them what to makan and you get this unhelpful answer:

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4. They'll always say "Up to you lor" but is it, really? IS IT?!

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"You pick!""Okay, mamak?""I want somewhere with air-con.""Okay, the cafe next door?""I want something cheap.""..."

5. When you finally decide where to eat but they can't decide what to order and the waiter is getting impatient and your anxiety levels are going through the roof

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And it's always the same debate: they'll wonder if they should have their usual or try something new. And after a good 10 minutes of deliberating they'll go with - surprise surprise! - the same thing they always have.

6. Shopping with them basically means you sitting in one corner waiting for them to try on EVERYTHING in the store

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It's basically like every makeover scene you've ever seen in movies, except you're having zero fun and a "quick trip to the mall to grab some stuff" actually takes the whole day. Halp.

7. They also need opinions from everyone before actually buying something

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8. And yet most of the time they'll end up leaving the store with... nothing

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What did you ever do to deserve this? ='(

9. Helping them pick out the best photo in their camera roll to upload on Insta is torture of the highest kind

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10. Going on a trip with them is the ultimate test of your friendship

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11. It's not just the small things they need help deciding on - you're roped in for all their relationship dramas too

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12. But sometimes, you'll susah payah think of a solution and then they just go:

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13. Yep. Good luck trying to call them out on their indecisiveness:

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When it comes right down to it, they know they can never make up their mind. Or at least they think so...

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