Malaysian Guy Loses RM896 Within Minutes In New Online Scam

A Malaysian guy recently took to Facebook to share how he was scammed of almost RM1,000 within minutes through GrabPay

In a Facebook post on 16 May, a Malaysian man revealed that one of his close friends "re-created a new Instagram account" and requested to follow him."He messaged me and asked for my phone number via Instagram message. Without any doubt, I gave him my phone number, knowing that he probably lost my phone number."He explained that the scammer had posted several photos on Instagram to make it look like it was not a phishing account.

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He received a message shortly after from his "friend" about a Grab Activation Code (GAC) that will be sent to his phone as part of GrabPay's 8th-year special campaign

In the message, the "friend" told him to let him know what the code was so that he could see what he won. "A Grab Activation Code (GAC) was sent to my phone number. It was an activation code, not a TAC code. I gave the activation code to him without any doubt because I know that he is my friend," he wrote, adding that he thought it was just an activation code and that it had nothing to do with his bank account.

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That is when it all started to go downhill

"I saw RM425 was debited to my GrabPay account and I did not know that it was from my bank account which was linked to the GrabPay account. After a few minutes, I received a new notification from GrabPay that RM425 was paid to UNIPIN (M) SDN BHD," he wrote."The scammer then messaged me again on Instagram, 'Another activation code was sent to your phone, please let me know the code.' Then, I received another notification from GrabPay that another RM425 was paid to UNIPIN (M) SDN BHD."When the man was about to message the scammer, he realised that he was blocked and immediately knew something fishy had happened. "When I checked my Maybank2u, I [had] lost a total amount of RM896.30 from my bank account. The scammer cleared all the money in my bank account and left RM60 balance to my GrabPay."

Based on his post, the scammer had conducted a total of five transactions

"As you can see from my GrabPay activity picture below, four transactions were made directly via a debit card which is linked to my GrabPay account, and one transaction was made via Maybank2u. The scammer even managed to access my Maybank2u from the GrabPay account."

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He ended his post by saying that scammers just need the GACs to take out all the money from your linked bank accounts on the Grab app

"After you authorise your debit/credit cards and save them as your preference, Grab doesn't need any OTP/CVV verification from the banks for future/subsequent transactions. GAC will act as an authorisation code to proceed with any transactions."The victim of the scam shared that another case happened last week to his friend, who lost RM405 to a scammer who approached him in a similar way.

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Grab has since notified users on how to protect themselves from fraud

"Please do NOT reveal your Grab account details including GAC, one-time password (OTP), GrabPIN, phone number, and any other login details," its statement read."[Scammers] create fake websites, emails, or instant messages that look authentic, in order to trick you into revealing your personal information (for e.g. your login details, SMS OTPs, Grab PIN, credit card details)."According to its website, this is what it advises:1. Avoid sharing sensitive information with others. 2. Look out for phishing attempts.3. Don't install apps from unknown sources.4. Follow best practices for your Grab PIN.5. Contact your bank immediately.

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"Otak Sempoa" - Laju Hitung Harga, Cara Mak Cik Ini Kira Tanpa Kalkulator Buat Ramai Kagum

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Kalau kita makan di kedai, sudah pasti akan ada tukang kira harga makanan

Kadangkala mereka memerlukan kalkulator untuk mengira kesemua harga makanan kerana jumlah yang banyak. Namun, ada juga yang dilahirkan memang power bab mengira. Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini di TikTok apabila seorang makcik mengira harga makanan pelanggannya tanpa kalulator telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @nasuhahahax Makcik roti canai legend ! Boleh masuk world book of record : The fastest human calculatorrr gituuu.  original sound - nasuhahaha - nasuhahaha

Kira dengan laju, tak pakai kalkulator pun

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan sebuah keluarga sedang bersarapan di sebuah gerai roti canai tepi jalan.Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila seorang mak cik mengira harga makanan pelanggannya dengan laju. Lebih mengejutkan lagi, dia juga mengira tanpa menggunakan kalkulator. Perkara itu membuatkan ramai teruja dan kagum melihat kepakarannya.

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"Yang penting tangan angkat tunggu duit" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 211K tontonan, 17K tanda suka dan 200 komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat mak cik itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Mungkin mak cik ni cikgu Matematik yang dah lama bersara! :D

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[VIDEO] Rombongan Umrah Ini Tercengang Tengok Peminat Berlari Serbu Park Seo Joon Di KLIA

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Baru-baru ini, Sunway Pyramid telah dibanjiri ribuan peminat hero K-drama, Park Seo Joon

Pelakon drama Itaewon Class itu datang ke Malaysia untuk menghadiri sesi meet and greet bersama 300 pemenang bertuah kempen Jom Minum MILO.Terdahulu, ketibaannya di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) turut disambut oleh ramai peminat tegarnya.Namun, sebuah lagi video tular memaparkan dua situasi berbeza di KLIA telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @ariffsyauqi #fyp #kdrama #parkseojoon #trending #fypmalaysia   original sound - Ariff Syauqi - Ariff Syauqi

Rombongan umrah terkejut tengok peminat serbu Park Seo Joon

Menerusi perkongsian video daripada @ariffsyauqi, kelihatan seorang lelaki merakam gelagat peminat Park Seo Joon berlari menyerbu ke arahnya semasa dia baru tiba di KLIA beberapa hari lalu.Apa yang mencuri tumpuan ramai adalah dia merakam video tersebut dari arah bertentangan di mana jemaah umrah sedang berkumpul.Rata-rata jemaah umrah itu dilihat terkejut melihat peminat Park Seo Joon menjerit dan begitu teruja untuk berjumpa dengan artis kesayangan mereka itu.

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"Aku tak boleh bayangkan tengah nangis hantar mak pi umrah tiba-tiba aku lari pergi kat Park Seo Joon tinggal mak haha" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video tersebut telah meraih 137.2K views, 13.7K likes dan 1.1K shares di laman TikTok.Rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pendapat masing-masing mengenai dua situasi berbeza itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Aura Park Seo Joon ni memang kuat ya. Min dah tengok dia depan-depan. Memang handsome! :P

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Tak Boleh Gelak Melampau Dan 7 Lagi Garis Panduan Baru JAKIM Ke Atas Konsert

Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM) mengeluarkan garis panduan baru hiburan dalam Islam bagi rujukan pihak berkuasa, penganjur, penerbit dan pihak terlibat dalam aktiviti dan industri hiburan

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Peraturan ketat akan dikenakan ke atas personaliti artis dari segi pakaian, tingkah laku dan persembahan mereka. Berikut adalah antara 8 perkara yang digariskan JAKIM:

1. Artis perlu mempunyai peribadi mulia dan akhlak yang baik dan tidak pernah disabitkan dengan sebarang kesalahan jenayah sama ada di bawah undang-undang syariah atau sivil

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2. Mereka mesti berpakaian menutup aurat, kemas dan sopan serta tidak memakai pakaian yang boleh mendedahkan diri kepada eksploitasi penonton

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3. Pakaian, tatarias dan dandanan rambut artis tidak boleh menyerupai jantina berlainan, dan tidak boleh melakonkan watak yang menyerupai jantina berlainan

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4. Lawak jenaka yang disampaikan hendaklah berpada dan tidak melampaui batas sehingga membawa kepada ketawa melampau

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5. Semua persembahan tidak boleh menyentuh sensitiviti mana-mana agama, budaya dan bangsa dan tidak mengandungi unsur pemujaan atau penyembahan secara langsung atau tidak langsung

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6. Persembahan tarian pula tidak boleh mengandungi unsur lucah, membangkitkan nafsu atau lambang kata

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7. Muzik yang mengiringi persembahan mestilah mendorong kepada suasana positif dan menyuntik ketenangan serta tidak membangkitkan emosi negatif yang bercanggah dengan ajaran Islam

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8. Tidak ada percampuran antara lelaki dan perempuan dalam satu persembahan yang boleh menimbulkan fitnah

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Garis panduan itu dikeluarkan jabatan itu awal minggu ini selepas diluluskan Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa Kebangsaan ke-107 pada Februari dan boleh didapati dalam bentuk dokumen di laman web JAKIM

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Garis panduan tersebut didasari keputusan muzakarah terdahulu pada Mei 1981 yang lebih menjurus kepada mencegah unsur maksiat dalam persembahan."Garis panduan ini diharapkan dapat memberi panduan kepada pihak yang terlibat dalam industri hiburan agar setiap usaha yang dijalankan sentiasa dalam lingkungan syarak," kata JAKIM sambil menyarankan setiap acara hiburan dirujuk kepada pihak berkuasa.

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Anda boleh dapatkan garis panduan penuh di laman www.e-fatwa.gov.my.

Walau bagaimanapun, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kumpulan Livescape Asia, Iqbal Ameer berkata pengasingan penonton lelaki dan perempuan akan merosakkan pengalaman keseluruhan penonton yang menghadiri konsert

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"Tiada penganjur acara akan melayan langkah sedemikian. Saya lebih suka tidak mengadakan apa-apa konsert daripada mengikut garis panduan tersebut. Ini tidak adil untuk artis, semua yang terlibat dalam persembahan dan yang paling penting peminat."  "Industri hiburan di Malaysia sangat bertoleransi pada mana-mana peraturan atau pelaksanaan yang ditetapkan oleh pihak berkuasa. Banyak kali, kami telah mencadangkan kaedah yang berbeza untuk konsert, tetapi tidak diendahkan.""Jika garis panduan ini diamalkan, Malaysia akan kerugian dalam industri yang bernilai berjuta-juta ringgit ini. Semua orang akan pergi ke negara lain seperti Thailand, Indonesia dan Singapura untuk hiburan,” katanya.Langkah ini juga dilihat bakal memberi kesan besar daripada segi logistik kepada penganjur acara.

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Apa pula pendapat anda?

Isu artis K-Pop, B1A4 memeluk beberapa gadis beragama Islam Januari lalu merupakan salah satu sebab garis panduan baru ini dikeluarkan. CERITA PENUH:

                [TERKINI] JAWI Buat 'U-Turn' Tak Jadi Tangkap Gadis Dipeluk Artis K-POP

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"Ah, Laki Kan Ada?" - Wanita, Buang 7 Mentaliti Ini Jika Tak Nak Susah Di Masa Depan

Kehidupan seorang wanita yang bergelar isteri pada zaman dahulu dengan isteri zaman kini amatlah berbeza

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Jika dilihat kembali, tuntutan hidup masa kini memerlukan isteri-isteri di luar sana untuk lebih bijak bertindak serta tidak mengharapkan sepenuhnya atas bantuan daripada suami. Banyak juga faktor yang membuatkan anda sebagai seorang isteri menjadi lebih berdikari dan lebih pandai menguruskan kewangan serta merancang masa hadapan dengan lebih bijak. Sebaiknya, mula dari awal untuk persiapkan diri sebelum bergelar seorang isteri kerana tiada siapa akan dapat menjangka apa akan berlaku di masa hadapan. Betul?

Di bawah merupakan antara 7 perkara yang perlu dititikberatkan oleh seorang wanita sebelum atau selepas bergelar seorang isteri:

1. Pastikan anda ada wang simpanan sendiri

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Siapa pun lelaki yang dikahwini, tidak kiralah dari golongan yang kaya-raya atau tidak, seorang wanita perlu menyiapkan diri dengan wang simpanan sendiri. Tolak tepi duit anda yang tidak akan digunakan untuk membayar komitmen atau hutang. Malah, wang hantaran juga boleh dijadikan sebagai simpanan buat diri sendiri jika misal terjadi apa-apa yang tidak diingini.

2. Jika ada rezeki lebih, belilah sebuah rumah pelaburan untuk dijadikan sebagai persediaan

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Ia tidak bermaksud anda berfikiran negatif tentang suami atau rumahtangga anda. Namun, langkah awal perlu diambil oleh setiap wanita yang bergelar isteri atau bakal bergelar isteri bagi memudahkan lagi urusan jika suatu hari nanti perjalanan anda sebagai suami isteri tidak mampu diteruskan lagi dan sebagainya. Dengan cara membeli rumah sebagai pelaburan, boleh membantu anda supaya tidak 'terkapai-kapai' nanti.

3. Jika suami beri nafkah, simpan. Jangan gunakan semuanya.

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Wanita harus pandai untuk menguruskan simpanan sendiri. Kalau boleh, nafkah yang diberikan oleh suami jangan digunakan kesemuanya. Simpan sedikit untuk usahakan simpanan sendiri. Tolak tepi jika boleh dan wang tersebut boleh digunakan di masa hadapan jika berlaku kecemasan atau perkara yang tidak diingini.

4. Jika suami anda jenis tiada wawasan kewangan, jangan cerita berapa wang yang anda ada

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Ada juga sesetengah lelaki yang tidak bijak menguruskan kewangan walaupun sudah berkahwin. Oleh itu, sebagai seorang wanita, anda perlu merahsiakan berapa simpanan yang ada. Bukan kedekut, anda boleh bantu setakat yang mampu tapi jangan berikan jumlah sebenar. Jangan bimbang kerana harta atau wang isteri adalah hak milik penuh isteri. Suami tidak harus tahu atau mengambilnya melainkan atas kerelaan isteri.

5. Belajar untuk bawa kereta dan ada lesen kereta

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Perkara ini memang nampak remeh tapi sebenarnya penting buat para wanita di luar sana untuk memiliki lesen dan tahu memandu kereta. Masih ada segelintir wanita yang tidak tahu memandu dan belum memiliki lesen. Oleh disebabkan itu, mereka akan bergantung sepenuhnya kepada suami. Jika terjadi apa-apa yang tidak diingini, sukar untuk anda menyelamatkan diri tanpa ketiadaan suami.

6. Sediakan catatan setiap perbelanjaan setiap bulan untuk tahu ke mana wang anda pergi

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Setiap bulan pasti ada catatan hutang dan komitmen perlu dibayar. Oleh itu, para wanita disarankan untuk membuat catatan bagi setiap perbelanjaan dan jumlah komitmen setiap bulan untuk tahu berapa sebenarnya yang diperlukan. Dengan cara ini, anda akan lebih mengetahui ke mana sebenarnya wang anda pergi. Catatan ini adalah termasuk menyimpan resit pembelian barang dapur, keperluan anak, keperluan diri sendiri dan sebagainya.

7. Perlu diingatkan bahawa suami adalah pinjaman Tuhan sahaja

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Apakah yang dimaksudkan dengan suami adalah pinjaman Tuhan?Zaman sekarang ini, wanita yang bergelar isteri tidak sepatutnya bergantung sepenuhnya kepada suami. Kerana suami hanyalah pinjaman di dunia. Sekiranya tidak diambil Tuhan, akan diambil wanita lain pula. Sebab itulah perkara-perkara di atas perlu dilakukan terlebih dahulu buat para wanita di luar sana, ianya boleh dijadikan sebagai langkah awal sebelum perkara tidak diingini berlaku. Barulah anda tidak akan susah kerana masih ada wang simpanan, aset dan perkara lain telah tersedia.

Bak kata pepatah, sediakan payung sebelum hujan :)

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Woman Breaks Her Back After Rope Swing Snaps In Kuala Kubu Bharu

A 33-year-old woman, who wanted to try high rope swing activity at Kuala Kubu Bharu, suffered a misadventure when the rope snapped

In the mishap that happened over the weekend at the popular tourist destination, the woman broke her back after she smashed into a rock and fell into a river, New Straits Times reported tonight, 30 September.The woman, identified as Siti Halijah Abd Rahim, has suffered a spinal fracture, according to her 31-year-old brother, Mohamad Yakub, who said that he and Siti Halijah were at the site for a weekend adventure."My sister's wish to experience a 'rope swing' has been achieved. However, Allah tested her with a spinal cord injury," Siti Halijah's younger brother was quoted as saying by Harian Metro tonight.

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Prior to the incident, she had climbed a mountain in Negeri Sembilan

"On the day of the rope swing activity, she actually wanted to go first, but I told her that I should do it first and wait for her by the river," Mohamad Yakub said, adding that he went first and waited for her below."She was 10 metres up and we had a small chat before she jumped. When I turned to the spot where she was supposed to land, I heard a huge splash in the water."According to the brother, their rope swing activity on Sunday, 27 September, was watched by other members of the family including their 57-year-old mother Noriah Yusuff.Siti Halijah was rescued by a kayak officer who happened to be at the scene."When my sister was rescued, she was unconscious. They (the kayak crew) provided assistance by pumping her chest until she gained her consciousness. I am thankful because she is still alive and only God knows how scared and worried I was," Mohamad Yakub told Harian Metro.It is understood that cable failure led to Siti Halijah's fall.

The woman was first taken to the Kuala Kubu Bharu Hospital and later referred to the Selayang Hospital where she underwent spinal surgery

The surgery was performed on Tuesday.Mohamad Yakub said that he and his family will monitor Siti Halijah's development from time to time, including finding costs to cover for follow-up treatment."We don't want to blame the activity operator, and the family accepts this as God's will," he said, adding that the rope swing operator attended to the family's needs and took full responsibility for what happened.

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Meanwhile, a senior citizen in Dengkil suddenly collapsed and died in the middle of the road in an incident on 29 September:

                Senior Citizen In Putrajaya Suddenly Collapses In The Middle Of The Road And Dies

A witness saw her walking slowly before falling to the ground while dogs barked loudly at her.

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[VIDEO] Cari Alasan Tak Nak Pergi Sekolah, Adik Menangis Ini Buat Netizen Terhibur

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Masalah anak- anak yang enggan ke sekolah sering dihadapi oleh kebanyakan ibu bapa

Budak-budak biasanya akan meragam dan semestinya akan berlaku drama air mata terutamanya bagi anak sulung yang pertama kali masuk sekolah.Baru-baru ini, tular dalam sebuah video yang menunjukkan seorang budak lelaki menangis sebelum ke sekolah telah meraih perhatian netizen.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @d4mnboy_ #schoollife #fyp  original sound  - R&N Channel

Merengek sebab kena pergi sekolah

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @d4mnboy_, kelihatan budak lelaki itu menangis teresak-esak ketika mahu pergi ke tadika. Difahamkan, budak lelaki tersebut sentiasa memberi pelbagai alasan setiap pagi semata-mata tidak ingin ke sekolah dan hari ini dia telah memberi alasan sakit perut. Kerana tidak dilayan oleh ayahnya, dia menangis sebelum berangkat ke sekolah.

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"Takpe dik terus kan bakat mu, kami pun dah pernah buat dulu" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dan boleh relate dengan situasi ini. Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu telah meraih 492.2K views, 58.1K likes dan 808 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Kesiannya sampai nangis tak nak pergi sekolah, ya dik :P

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Malaysians Who Wear Contact Lenses Will Really Appreciate This App

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Isn’t it annoying to go all the way to a store just to order your contact lenses, then have to go back a second time to pick them up?

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Like seriously, I just want to be able to SEE...

Good news is miacare has just launched a new app to make the lives of contact lens users so much easier

Backed by the leading optical material manufacturer in Taiwan, miacare is well-known for their silicon hydrogel contact lenses. Using revolutionary technology, miacare lenses keep your eyes comfortable and healthy throughout the day.Their new app is set to improve the efficiency and ease of contact lens users nationwide. So you'll never have to go all the way to the store, only to find out your contact lenses are out of stock!

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Here are just some of the features of the Miacare app:- Pre-order new contact lenses easily and quickly from home, and collect them when they're ready- Find the closest stores to you that carry your contact lenses- Check your order status, history, and push messages so you stay in the know- Latest events and news so that you're always up to date- Detailed product information so you can make the best choice for your eye care

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And now Miacare is giving away RM90 worth of lenses for the first 3,000 people to download and register the app. That’s one month’s worth of coloured contact lenses!

So not only will you be able to reap all the benefits of the app, you'll also get rewarded with free lenses. It's beauty and healthcare combined :)Download the app on Android here and on iOS here.

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15 Local Bakers To Look Up For Custom-Made Unicorn Cakes

1. KEK & Co. @ TTDI

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For bookings and enquiries, call 03-7731 1735 or e-mail [email protected]. You can also check out their design portfolio on KEK & Co's website as well as their Facebook page and Instagram.

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2. Shaun Teo Creations @ Setia Alam, Klang

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For bookings and enquiries, call 016-701 1171 or e-mail [email protected]. Check out his other creations on Facebook and Instagram.

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3. Blue Ribbon Bakery @ Subang Jaya

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For bookings and enquiries, call 017-208 9067. Delivery services are available. Check out their other creations on Facebook and Instagram.

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4. Batter be Belle @ Subang Jaya and Sungai Buloh

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For bookings and enquiries, call 012-210 6474 or e-mail [email protected]. Check out their other creations on Facebook and Instagram.

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5. GBASE Patisserie @ Klang Valley

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For bookings and enquiries, you can contact home-based baker Gabee Lim via WeChat (gabee723) or drop her a message on the GBASE Patisserie Facebook page. Customers are advised to place their orders at least two weeks in advance.Check out some of her previous creations on Facebook and Instagram.

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6. Pretty On Plate @ Taman Maluri, KL

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For bookings and enquiries, call 03-9201 6661 or e-mail [email protected]. Check out their other creations on Facebook.

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7. Thecupcakecrazy (TCC by Hanefylia) @ Ampang, KL

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For bookings and enquiries, call 012-7805789 or e-mail [email protected]. Check out their other creations on Facebook and Instagram.

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8. Shsiblings.co @ Bangsar South, KL

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For bookings and enquiries, drop them a direct message on their Instagram, where you can also check out their previous creations.

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9. Libra Cook & Bake @ Petaling Jaya, Selangor

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For bookings and enquiries, call 03-6140 6347 / 013-930 3413 / 012-218 8554 or e-mail [email protected]. Check out their other creations on Facebook.

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10. Shugarwork @ Bandar Sri Permaisuri, Puchong

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For bookings and enquiries, call 013-208 9828 or e-mail [email protected]. Check out their other creations on Facebook.

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11. Baker's Delight KL @ Cheras, KL

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For bookings and enquiries, call 013-321 0595 or e-mail [email protected]. Check out their other creations on Facebook or Baker's Delight KL's website.

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12. Cake Studio by Mem (Mem Bakeries) @ Johor Bahru

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For bookings and enquiries, call 013-731 8811 or e-mail [email protected]. Check out their other creations on Facebook and Instagram.

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13. Agnes Patisserie @ Johor Bahru

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For bookings and enquiries, call 016-770 0370 or e-mail [email protected]. Customers are advised to place their orders at least three days in advance.Check out their design portfolio on Agnes Patisserie's website and Facebook page.

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BONUS: Agnes Patisserie makes unicorn cupcakes too!

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14. Happy Cake House @ Melaka

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For bookings and enquiries, call 06-288 0862 / 06-288 4470 or e-mail [email protected]. Check out their other creations on Facebook.

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15. My Sugar Bakes @ Kuching, Sarawak

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For bookings and enquiries, call 082-504 712 or e-mail [email protected]. Besides specialising in custom made cakes, My Sugar Bakes is also involved in dessert table styling and party planning. Check out their other creations on Facebook.

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You can also check out these local bakers if you're looking for more options in commissioning custom made goodies:

                14 Local Bakers To Follow On Insta For Beautiful Custom-Made Cakes

To eat, or not to eat - that is the question.

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6 Kesan Buruk Jenayah Penyeludupan Haram Kepada Negara

Sebut saja tentang penyeludupan, pasti kita akan terbayang aktiviti haram yang dilakukan secara underground. Ia melibatkan penggunaan laluan yang tidak dibenarkan, pemalsuan dokumen, jual beli barang terlarang, dan macam-macam lagi.

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Penyeludupan membahayakan ekonomi negara dalam pelbagai cara. Ia menjejaskan industri tempatan, merencatkan perdagangan import, dan mengurangkan jumlah hasil yang dikutip melalui cukai oleh kerajaan.Malangnya transaksi "bawah tanah" ini sedang mengambil tempat di Malaysia dan sebahagian besar daripada hasil yang dipungut kerajaan sedang hilang.

Statistik jelas menunjukkan bahawa kenaikan harga dan cukai ke atas rokok dapat menjadi pemangkin kepada pengurangan ketara dalam pengambilan rokok dalam masyarakat

Walau bagaimanapun, ada yang berpendapat bahawa kenaikan harga rokok menyumbang kepada peningkatan aktiviti penyeludupan dan aktiviti jenayah yang berkaitan. Jadi, pembelian rokok akan kekal tinggi tetapi hasil kutipan yang jatuh.Apa kata kita lihat beberapa kesan negatif aktiviti penyeludupan haram boleh beri kepada negara dan masyarakat:

1. Rokok seludup mengandungi 45mg tar di dalam setiap batang rokok iaitu 3 kali lebih tinggi berbanding rokok sah

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Rokok yang diseludup masuk ke dalam negara ini adalah 3 kali ganda lebih merbahaya. Selain menjejaskan kesihatan, kandungan bahan kimianya yang terlalu tinggi juga mampu meragut nyawa seseorang.Kajian terkini yang dijalankan oleh Universiti Malaya (UM) telah mengesahkan tiga perkara iaitu:1. Kandungan bahan kimia dalam rokok seludup melebihi had yang ditetapkan menurut undang-undang Malaysia.2. Kandungan tar dan nikotin di dalam rokok seludup sebenarnya lebih tinggi.3. Kandungannya mungkin telah dicemari bahan kimia atau produk bukan tembakau lain.

2. Malaysia kehilangan hasil sebanyak RM1.9 bilion setahun akibat kegiatan rokok seludup

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Timbalan Ketua Pengarah (Bahagian Penguatkuasaan dan Pematuhan) Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia, Datuk Matrang Suhaili berkata rokok adalah yang paling kerap diseludup memandangkan cukai dikenakan ke atas barangan itu agak tinggi."Antara kawasan pendaratan tidak sah barangan seludup adalah di persisiran perairan pantai seperti di Kuala Muda (Kedah), Pengerang (Johor) dan Rompin (Pahang)," katanya.Matrang berkata kajian sebuah firma perunding juga mendapati sebanyak 33.6% rokok yang dijual di pasaran negara adalah rokok seludup."Saya ingin mengingatkan orang awam supaya prihatin dengan memaklumkan kepada pihak Kastam jika mengetahui sesiapa yang menyeludup, menjual dan memiliki rokok yang tidak bercukai," katanya lagi.

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3. Setiap wang yang dibelanjakan membeli rokok seludup hari ini berpotensi membiayai penjenayah global utama pada hari esok

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Orang ramai masih tidak memahami akibat daripada membeli rokok seludup. Setiap wang yang dibelanjakan mempunyai kaitan dengan dadah di jalanan, jenayah senjata atau serangan pengganas, menjadikan persekitaran kurang selamat.Badan penyiasatan Majlis Keselamatan Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu mendapati bahawa berjuta-juta pendapatan daripada perdagangan rokok seludup telah disalurkan kepada al-Qaeda, Taliban dan pertubuhan pengganas yang lain di dunia.

4. Remaja dan golongan muda lebih mudah terjebak dalam gejala merokok disebabkan harga rokok seludup yang lebih murah

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Disebabkan rokok seludup perlu bersaing dengan rokok sah, harga yang diletakkan ke atasnya adalah jauh lebih rendah sehingga 70 peratus. Memandangkan golongan belia lebih sensitif terhadap isu harga, maka mereka akan memilih untuk membeli rokok seludup kerana harganya yang murah dan pada masa yang sama mereka boleh berjimat.Jelas di sini, kewujudan rokok seludup menyumbang kepada gaya hidup yang tidak sihat dalam kalangan remaja. Seperti yang dinyatakan di atas, rokok seludup yang dibawa masuk mempunyai kandungan tar, nikotin dan karbon monoksida yang jauh melebihi had yang dibenarkan. Situasi ini sungguh membimbangkan terutamanya kerana rokok seludup dijual secara meluas kepada kanak-kanak, golongan muda dan masyarakat di kawasan luar bandar, membawa kepada ketidakseimbangan tahap kesihatan di antara kumpulan sosial yang berlainan.

5. Rasuah dan korupsi semakin berleluasa, dari peringkat rakyat jelata sehingga ke pegawai penguatkuasa

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Di samping itu, pertumbuhan rangkaian penyeludupan ini meningkatkan gejala rasuah dalam negara, kedua-dua di kalangan rakyat yang membeli rokok di black market dan di kalangan pegawai-pegawai awam yang memudahkan aktiviti underground. Kehadiran rangkaian jenayah terancang di pasaran juga boleh meletakkan tekanan tambahan ke atas pengedar dan peruncit sah, mengurangkan keuntungan, sekaligus mendorong mereka untuk menyertai dalam pasaran gelap.Jelas sekali perkara ini tidak akan berlaku jika tiada amalan rasuah dijalankan oleh pegawai-pegawai di agensi-agensi penguatkuasaan undang-undang. Ramai yang sedar perkara sebegini terjadi tapi masing-masing tidak mengambil tindakan.

6. Industri import akan mengalami kerugian yang besar kerana perlu bersaing dengan jenayah underground dari pelbagai pelusuk

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Dalam satu temubual bersama The Guardian, Ketua Pengarah, Dewan Perniagaan dan Industri Lagos(LCCI), Muda Yusuf berkata jenayah penyeludupan ini mempunyai kesan yang buruk kepada ekonomi terutama sektor pembuatan.Dia berkata, "penyeludupan adalah sebahagian faktor yang menyumbang kepada tahap pengeluaran rendah. Beberapa pengimport membawa masuk barang secara sah. Tetapi ada yang tidak. Mereka yang mematuhi undang-undang mengalami kerugian besar kerana aktiviti-aktiviti underground ini. Kerajaan perlu membuat dasar-dasar yang lebih ketat dan meletakkan peraturan yang berkesan bagi menguatkuasakan undang-undang. "

Jelas di sini, aktiviti penyeludupan semakin hari semakin serius dan perlu ditangani segera. Jika dibiarkan, lambat laun ia pasti melumpuhkan ekonomi negara, pada masa yang sama menjejaskan keselamatan, keharmonian, dan gaya hidup masyarakat.

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Dalam perkembangan terbaru, Majlis Perbandaran Sandakan (MPS), Sabah tangkas mengambil tindakan dengan menarik balik lesen dan menyenaraihitamkan peniaga yang menjual barang seludup

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Tindakan tegas yang diperkenalkan Majlis Perbandaran Sandakan (MPS), Sabah, baru-baru ini, untuk menarik balik lesen dan menyenaraihitamkan peniaga yang menjual barang seludup khususnya rokok dan arak dilihat paling efektif untuk memerangi gejala itu.Dengan penguatkuasaan tegas itu, peniaga bukan sekadar berdepan risiko didenda atau dipenjara, malah boleh ‘gulung tikar’ apabila lesen perniagaan mereka ditarik.Sehubungan itu, pihak berkuasa tempatan (PBT) wajar mencontohi langkah MPS dalam usaha memastikan kegiatan rokok dan arak seludup dapat dibanteras sepenuhnya.

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Selain itu, dalam tempoh tiga hari Op Outlet bermula Isnin lalu (28 September), seramai lapan peniaga ditahan dalam operasi yang dijalankan Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia (JKDM) di Terengganu, Pulau Pinang, Melaka, Perak, Kuala Lumpur dan Sarawak

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Di Ipoh, Perak, seorang pemilik kedai runcit berusia 60 tahun ditahan penguat kuasa JKDM selepas serbuan menemui 314 peket atau 5,728 batang rokok seludup disembunyikan di premisnya di Gunung Rapat pada Selasa.Peniaga itu cuba menyorokkan ratusan rokok seludup putih dan keretek pelbagai jenama di bawah rak jualan yang ditutup dengan rempah, tepung dan barang runcit lain.Op Outlet 2.0 itu turut mendapat kerjasama Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM), Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri, Koperasi dan Kepenggunaan (KPDNKK) dan Jabatan Sukarelawan Malaysia (RELA).Serbuan dijalankan secara serentak membabitkan tiga pasukan di tiga lokasi berasingan hasil maklumat awam dan risikan pihak berkuasa iaitu di Gunung Rapat, Ampang serta Simpang Pulai.

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Serbuan di sebuah pasar mini di Chandan Desa, Simpang Pulai pula berjaya menemui 68 peket (1,184 batang) rokok seludup dan menahan seorang warga Indonesia berusia 55 tahun

Sementara itu, satu lagi serbuan berjaya membuat rampasan terbesar dengan menemui sebanyak 1,180 peket (20,012 batang) rokok seludup di sebuah premis di Kampung Sengat di Simpang Pulai.Dalam serbuan itu, seorang warga Indonesia yang tiada dokumen pengenalan diri atau permit kerja ditahan kerana dipercayai menyimpan dan menjual ribuan rokok seludup berkenaan.Ketiga-tiga individu yang ditahan itu difahamkan akan didakwa mengikut Seksyen 135(1)(d) Akta Kastam 1967.Sehubungan itu, JKDM memberi amaran kepada peniaga supaya tidak terbabit dalam penjualan rokok seludup kerana mereka berdepan tindakan tegas jika ditangkap, malah jika semua PBT mengambil langkah sama seperti MPS, peniaga boleh hilang punca rezeki mereka.

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Oleh itu, katakan #taknakseludup dan ayuh kita sama-sama perangi jenayah ini

Hari Tanpa Tembakau 2015 bertemakan 'Hentikan Perdagangan Rokok Seludup' jelas membawa mesej pelbagai impak negatif aktiviti dan tabiat ini. Dari pelbagai sudut termasuk kesihatan, keselamatan masyarakat, pembangunan insan, ekonomi dan rohani negara, rokok seludup harus diperangi oleh semua.

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[VIDEO] Ibu Tanya Cekodok Sedap Ke Tak, Tapi Cara Si Anak Jawab Pula Buat Ramai Terhibur

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Tidak dinafikan, kebiasaannya perangai anak sulung dan anak kedua memang jauh berbeza

Anak sulung dikenali dengan sifat yang penyabar, matang dan pandai menjaga hati orang di sekeliling mereka.Berbeza pula dengan anak kedua yang selalunya disifatkan sebagai seorang yang suka cakap lepas, keras kepala dan jujur apabila ditanya tentang apa-apa hal.Seperti sebuah video yang tular ini apabila seorang wanita bertanya kepada dua orang anaknya tentang rasa cekodok dimasaknya telah mencuit hati ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @dijah_zam89 Hehehe jujur betul adik#pjjlife   original sound - Dijah - Dijah

Kakak jawab sedap, tapi adik pula selamba cakap cekodok keras

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @dijah_zam89, kelihatan wanita itu baru saja mengambil kedua-dua orang anaknya balik dari sekolah.Semasa di dalam kereta, dia menghidangkan cekodok buat mereka dan bertanya sama ada rasa cekodok itu sedap atau tidak.Apa yang menghiburkan adalah apabila si kakak mengangguk dan membuat isyarat ibu jari kononnya cekodok itu sedap. Tetapi, apabila tiba giliran si adik, dia dengan selamba menjawab cekodok itu keras. Jawapannya itu membuatkan si ibu tergelak dan kembali bertanya kepada anak sulungnya betul ke cekodok itu keras. Dia kemudian membuat isyarat tangan tanda sedikit setuju dengan adiknya.

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"Biasanya adik jujur gitu. Anak sulung kita pandai jaga hati semua benda sedap" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah mendapat 924.4K tontonan, 67.9K tanda suka serta 371 perkongsian di laman TikTok.Tinjauan di ruangan komen pula mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat telatah adik-beradik itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Jujur betul si adik tu, bertabahlah ya ibu. Lepas ni boleh buat cekodok lembut sikit :P

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Ever Wondered What Studying In The US Is Like? Here's Everything You Need To Know

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This Spotlight is sponsored by EducationUSA.

You've probably heard of these successful Malaysians before, but do you know what they share in common?

(From left) Dr Ong Kian Ming, Yangsze Choo, and Lewis Pragasam
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Dr Ong Kian Ming has served as the Member of Parliament for Bangi since May 2018. He is a prominent political analyst in the Malaysian political scene, with published articles on Malaysiakini and The Edge.And if you've read The Ghost Bride or watched the series on Netflix, did you know that the author of the book, Yangsze Choo, is Malaysian? Her debut novel was a New York Times bestselling book and even Oprah.com's best book of the week!For those in the music scene, you'll definitely be familiar with the name Lewis Pragasam. One of the most highly-regarded musicians to emerge from Asia, Pragasam is a drummer and percussionist that has played at major music festivals on every continent.Interestingly, what these three successful Malaysians share in common is their US education!Ong got his PhD from Duke University, Choo graduated from Harvard University, while Pragasam studied and taught music at East Carolina University.

It's no wonder that students love to study in the US! Besides the quality education, experiencing the American culture is a dream come true for many.

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Nevertheless, most Malaysians who want to study in the US have a lot of questions about how to get into American universities, and what uni life there is like."Who do I send my university applications to?""What kind of qualifications do I need beforehand?""Can I work part-time in the US on a student visa?"

That's where EducationUSA comes in. Over the years, they have helped thousands of Malaysian students successfully get into their universities of choice.
The best part is that they offer advice completely free of charge!

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EducationUSA is a US Department of State network of international students advising centres and is your official source on US higher education. Supported by the US Embassy and part of the Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE), they provide free information on everything you need to know about American education.EducationUSA offers accurate, comprehensive, and current information about accredited colleges and universities in the US, while providing guidance on how best to access these opportunities.Besides that, EducationUSA regularly hosts orientations, education fairs, workshops, and one-on-one guidance sessions. They have also worked with local institutions like MARA, UiTM, Sunway University, Taylor's University, Bank Negara, JPA, and more.

By the way, did you know that Malaysia is one of the top 24 senders of international students to the US? There are around 7,000 Malaysians currently studying there.

Whether you just finished your SPM, or you're thinking of getting a masters degree or PhD, there are many benefits to studying in the US

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1. Study at reputable institutionsThe US is home to some of the top universities in the world, like Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard University, and Stanford University. Besides these well-known names, there are thousands of other excellent institutions, no matter which US state you choose to study in.2. Choose from a broad range of programmesNot only does the US offer unique programmes like health science, international relations, and cinematic arts, many universities also allow you to combine different subjects as majors and minors. This gives you the flexibility to explore and hone your skills in the areas that you really want to.3. Get international experience for your CVDuring your student years, you have the opportunity to gain work experience through the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) programme. After graduation, you can further explore your field of study through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme. This gives you international work exposure, which is highly sought after by many employers.4. Enjoy affordable overseas education and scholarshipsStudying in US universities could actually be more affordable than in some other overseas countries. While tuition fees may range from RM99,000 to RM280,000 a year according to EasyUni, the good thing is that most US universities offer financial aid and scholarships. Besides that, MACEE also gives out a variety of scholarships including the prestigious Fulbright scholarship for graduate studies.

EducationUSA currently has advisors in KL and Penang, and you can schedule an advising session with them via this portal or reach out to them via social media if you have any quick questions!

The great thing about EducationUSA is that they advise prospective Malaysian and non-Malaysian students alike, free of charge. Advising sessions are currently available on an appointment basis only.KUALA LUMPURMalaysian-American Commission On Educational Exchange (MACEE)18th Floor, Menara Yayasan Tun Razak 200,Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala LumpurPENANGPenang Science ClusterWisma Yeap Chor Ee37, Gat Lebuh China,Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang

On August 7, they will also be organising the EducationUSA Southeast Asia Virtual Fair 2021, which you can attend for free

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During this virtual fair, students and parents will have the chance to meet US university representatives. For those looking to further their studies in the US, this is a great opportunity to find out more about different universities and the programmes that they offer.

Find out how EducationUSA can help you further your studies in the US today!

Visit and follow their Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more information as well as the latest news, programs, scholarship alerts, and more.

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Government Plans To Introduce Heavier Punishments For The LGBT Community

The government is considering to amend the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act to introduce stiffer punishments against the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in the country

Deputy Minister in Prime Minister's Department Ahmad Marzuk Shaary said the amendment to the Act, also known as Act 355, aims to set a deterrent among the LGBT community, reported New Straits Times.The deputy minister who is responsible for Religious Affairs in the country said if convicted, the LGBT community currently faces up to three years' jail, a RM5,000 fine, and six strokes of the cane under the Act.He said the punishments do not seem to have much effect on the community, reported Bernama."By doing this (amending the Act), the government hopes it would prevent them from committing more offences," said the Pengkalan Chepa Member of Parliament (MP), who is aligned with PAS.

Deputy Religious Affairs Minister Ahmad Marzuk Shaary.
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Ahmad Marzuk added that he had instructed authorities at each state's religious departments to take stern action against the LGBT community if they were found to have breached the law

"This directive was issued to all state religious departments, but priority will be in the Klang Valley," he said."The religious officers were told to take action against this group until they were charged."According to Astro Awani, the Deputy Religious Affairs Minister said people who dress immodestly, contradict local customs, and flout the Syariah laws of respective states will face the music.Ahmad Marzuk revealed that in states such as Kelantan, activities involving the LGBT community are not alarming.He urged members of the public who have information on the LGBT community to report the matter to the local authorities so that their activities can be stopped.At the same time, he also hopes that there is more awareness on the issue as the religious departments have already put in place support programmes to rehabilitate the LGBT community.

Following Ahmad Marzuk's statement, Lawyers For Liberty (LFL) criticised Putrajaya for intending to stiffen penalties against the LGBT community

LFL said the Deputy Minister's statement was a mere "political ploy" to distract the public from the real issue affecting Malaysians."In a time when the country is in crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is disappointing that the Deputy Minister chooses to focus on the vilification of the LGBT community, which is nothing more than a tired and cheap political ploy to detract from the real issues currently affecting Malaysian citizens," said the rights group.

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LFL added that the government's position on the issue will harass and invade the rights and privacy of LGBT Muslims, explaining that any heavier punishments would place the community under undue hardships."This would be in clear violation of Article 8 of the Federal Constitution as LGBT Muslims are entitled to equality before the law, and therefore, deserve protection from laws that target them solely due to their sexual orientation," it said.LFL advised Putrajaya to follow in the footsteps of other Muslim-majority countries such as Egypt and Iran, where the governments have recognised LGBT rights and avoid taking a restrictive view of Islamic law.

In October last year, Pope Francis became the first pontiff to endorse homosexual civil unions:

                Pope Francis Endorses Same-Sex Civil Unions In His Latest Documentary

"Who am I to judge?" he once said in a 2013 interview.

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The North Korean Leader Is Always Surrounded By People Taking Notes. But Why?

Over the years, if you have been observant enough, you might have noticed that almost every photograph of Kim Jong-un that is released to the world have one thing in common - the leader is surrounded by people taking notes:

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No matter what he is doing, Kim Jong-Un's legion of note-takers are constantly taking notes, even when it's raining

In this photo from 28 May 2013, Kim Jong-un, under an umbrella, gives directions at a fishery, while soggy military officials concentrate on writing down his words:

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It's an absolute mystery as to what Kim Jong Un is telling everyone, but it seems to be constantly worthy of note

Whether he is touring a theatre...
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...sitting on a bed in a summer camp,
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or inspecting a liquor factory.
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And if you're thinking they are journalists, think again

According to the BBC, those men in uniform meticulously taking notes are either soldiers, party members or government officials.The only person who appears never to have to bother is his wife Ri Sol-ju.It's called "on-the-spot guidance", which was started by Kim's grandfather Kim Il-sung.

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The photos would give the impression that Kim Jong-un is truly an expert in every field of research in North Korea from robotics to medicine to making cookies, but is he?

Of course, not. He can't possibly know about all of these different things, says Professor James Grayson, Korea expert at the University of Sheffield.What is happening is a demonstration of the Kim's "supposed" knowledge, wisdom and concern. "It's part of the image of the great leader offering benevolent guidance."According to the Professor, the photos are part of a broader campaign in North Korea to demonstrate Kim Jong-un’s intellect and kindness. Every picture of note-taking is heading for wide dissemination in North Korea.“These are pictures that will be broadcast on television and shown in the state media, so those who are there want to be seen recording Kim Jong Un’s every word," Grayson told the BBC, adding that it's important that the North Korean officers that surround him are seen to be hanging on his every word.

While the notes are not usually published or available for the public to view, the note-takers will be writing extremely carefully, says Steve Tsang, professor of contemporary Chinese studies at the University of Nottingham

Reason being, "they wouldn't want to write down anything that was, say, politically inaccurate, or it might come back to bite them," Professor Steve Tsang told the BBC."If anything comes out, it would be via the propaganda department. Whether it was what was actually said, or is different to the guidance given at the time, doesn't matter. No-one will ever question it. If you were at the factory and the advice that was released wasn't quite what you had in your notebook, what are you going to do about it?"

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Man Confesses To Abducting And Strangling Malaysian Student To Death In Taiwan

A 24-year-old Malaysian student studying in Taiwan was found dead with a rope wrapped around her neck after she was reported missing by her university on Thursday, 29 October

According to Taiwan News, the deceased student, Irene Chung, was reported missing by Chang Jung Christian University in Tainan after she did not show up for a meeting with a classmate on Wednesday night, 28 October.An initial police investigation determined that she had been abducted while walking to her friend's home, and the next day, police apprehended a suspect surnamed Liang, who confessed to abducting and murdering the student.

CCTV footage of Chung last seen at the underpass.
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Tainan City Police Department found closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage that showed Chung walking alone near a railway underpass at around 8pm on Wednesday, before disappearing from sight

After reviewing the footage, police investigated the scene and deduced that Chung was taken against her will. They found her right shoe left on the road.Surveillance footage also revealed a suspicious vehicle at the underpass at the time of her disappearance.The vehicle registration number led police to its owner, 28-year-old Liang, who was arrested Thursday night. He confessed to strangling the student with a piece of rope and dumping her body in the mountainous Alian district in Kaohsiung.Police found Chung's body lying on a slope in only her underwear and the rope still around her neck.

Tainan police conducting their investigation in Alian District.
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The suspect has been detained and could be charged for voluntary manslaughter, sexual assault, and abandonment of a corpse

Police suspect that Liang had planned to sexually assault the student but accidentally suffocated her as she struggled against his attempt to drag her into his car.According to initial investigations, the suspect is believed to have been preying on other women walking alone at the same railway underpass not far from the university in Tainan.Focus Taiwan reported that at least one other Chang Jung Christian University student has related on social media that a man had attempted to abduct her at the location in September.

The prime suspect of the murder, Liang (middle).
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Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has since apologised to Chung's family, as well as the people of Malaysia, for her death

"The president expressed her deepest apologies to the family of the student and the people of Malaysia," said Presidential Office spokesman Xavier Chang, as quoted by Bernama.During a high-level national security meeting on Saturday, 31 October, she said the incident has tarnished Taiwan's image as a safe and friendly nation, and exposed problems in the society that must be assessed to ensure that such a tragedy does not occur again.Meanwhile, Chung's parents from Sibu, Sarawak, have made a police report regarding the incident and have flown to Taipei to make arrangements for their daughter's funeral.


The "Beg Selimut Toto" In Malaysia Is A Luxurious Fashion Item In Milan

If you've always wanted to own high-end fashion items but would never spend that much of money on it, we have some good news!

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In fact, you may not even have to spend a single cent to own a bag that looks a lot like the bags designed by European luxury fashion house Balenciaga

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Images of international fashion models while walking down the Balenciaga runway show at Paris Fashion Week recently have been circulating online. It was reported that they carried fashion collective that is part of the upcoming Spring/Summer 2017 collection by Balenciaga. If you think the bags the models were carrying look awfully familiar, it may be because you already have one of them at the corner of your house. Yes. Those generic zip-up plastic bags that come together when you purchase selimut toto, or quilt bed sheets, are now a something that people buy to make a fashion statement.

Here's a closer look:

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And then there are the ones that we could easily get free, with the purchase of quilt bed sheets :p

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Needless to say, Malaysians were utterly amused. Local designer Rizalman Ibrahim even joined in and poked fun at the bags.

    Kalau baru beli selimut toto kat bukit kayu itam jgn buang sarung beg nya kerana benda ni akan jadi trend tahun depan. ( bawak sekali selimut tu kat dalam). #bukanmengatatapimelapurkantrend #pfw #balenciaga #murahdaribelichanel A photo posted by rizalman71 (@rizalman71) on Oct 2, 2016 at 7:24am PDT

"If you happen to buy the 'selimut toto' at Bukit Kayu Hitam, don't throw away the bags as it will be the hot new trend next year. Pack the blanket inside as well!", he wrote in reference to the shopping haven border town between Malaysia and Thailand.Meanwhile, others began to post pictures of their "prized possessions" online as the humble 'beg toto' seemed to have made an appearance at a major world fashion and design capital.

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One Mastura A Rahman even decided to take a photo of herself while posing with her now-trendy bag.

It looks like Balenciaga has a knack for making everyday products feel luxurious as seen with its "Bazar" bags

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Back in March, Balenciaga launched the "Bazar" shopper bags, which bears the resemblance to the stripey market-stall shopping bags often called as "Sampeng bags" in Thailand. Locals in Thailand would use this to carry dirty washing or fruit and vegetables back from the market, while people like us may recall stuffing our dirty laundry in this bag.  Although the bags are very similar, the Sampeng bags usually cost just THB75 (RM9) for one in Thailand in comparison to Balenciaga's Bazar which comes with a very expensive price tag at EUR975 (MYR5165). While the Thai fashion community has cried foul and raised copyright-infringement claims, the Department of Intellectual Property Thailand, however, quashed the claims immediately stating: "It's unlikely anybody can sue Balenciaga because the materials and shapes are different."

Would you pay RM5000 to buy a bag like that from Balenciaga? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!


Perhilitan Rangers Fatally Shoot A Tiger In Kelantan After It Killed An Orang Asli Man

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A team of 12 rangers from the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) shot and killed a tiger yesterday, 7 January, in Kelantan

The male tiger, weighing about 120kg, was fatally shot at about 12.15pm while the Perhilitan team was searching for it in a jungle near Kampung Sau near Pos Bihai, Gua Musang, reported Berita Harian.According to Kelantan Perhilitan director Mohamad Hafid Rohani, the ranger team was deployed to look for the tiger after it attacked and killed a 59-year-old Orang Asli man yesterday morning.He explained that the rangers were forced to shoot the tiger when it tried to attack them.Prior to mauling the victim, the tiger had reportedly also pounced on several villagers the night before while they were fishing at a nearby river to prepare for the 'Pesta Padi' celebration."According to the villagers, the tiger tried to attack them but they managed to run to safety," Hafid said.

The carcass of the male tiger fatally shot by the Perhilitan rangers.
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Authorities did not say if it was a Malayan tiger

Before the rangers killed the tiger, the villagers had stumbled on it as they were searching for the Orang Asli victim, who was missing, and threw spears at the animal when it reportedly tried to attack them.One of the spears hit the tiger before it fled the area. Later, checks performed by the rangers on the animal's carcass showed that it had sustained minor injuries on its face believed to be from the spear.Hafid said that it was the same tiger that killed the Orang Asli man known as Anek Along.Meanwhile, on the decision to fatally shoot the tiger, the Kelantan Perhilitan director said that it was in line with section 52 of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 as the animal was a danger to human life.According to him, the department set up three traps in December last year after being made to believe that there were three tigers roaming near the village. But none were caught.

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In March last year, a male Malayan Tiger died from the injuries he sustained after he was shot eight times by poachers in Terengganu:

                Malayan Tiger Dies After Poachers Shot Him 8 Times In Terengganu

Perhilitan found old bullet wounds on the tiger, indicating that he had been shot several times before, too.

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Man Who Was Arrested For Insulting Kedah MB Wants Apology & RM100K From Kuala Muda Top Cop

A retired armed forces member from Negeri Sembilan is taking legal action against Kuala Muda district police chief ACP Adzli Abu Shah

The retiree was arrested in a police raid at his home in Lenggeng at about 4am on the early morning of 9 August and brought across state lines to Kuala Muda, Kedah for questioning after a report was lodged against him for allegedly insulting Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor over his recent remarks.The 61-year-old was one of the several others who were arrested for criticising Sanusi.While he was not named in the statements made by police at the time, the former army personnel has now identified himself as Roslei Kamisan as the man who was allegedly slandered by ACP Adzli.He is now seeking RM100,000 in damages and a public apology from the Kuala Muda top cop.Roslei also wants Adzli to retract his alleged defamatory statement unconditionally.

A file photo of Kuala Muda district police chief ACP Adzli Abu Shah.
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Adzli, who did not name Roslei, issued statements about him having a "prior record" for "criminal intimidation" that is being investigated

Roslei, however, claims Adzli's claim about his criminal record is defamatory and false."That statement (by Adzli) was false and defamatory towards our client. Our client does not have any court charges or any ongoing investigations against him under Section 506 of the Penal Code," Malaysiakini quoted his lawyer Asheeq Ali Sethi Alvi as saying in a statement today, 14 August."This defamatory statement has tarnished the good name of our client as a retired member of the Armed Forces, a Muslim, and an individual respected and liked by many."The senior citizen, who is being represented by Asheeq, Ramkarpal Singh, and Sangeet Kaur Deo, also believes that the police had intentionally and maliciously released the statement, knowing it would be read by the public and that this would irreversibly damage his reputation, reported Free Malaysia Today."This has led to the perception that my client is a criminal and as one who does not obey the law. It also gives the impression that there is a tendency to criminally intimidate others and that he is a bad person," Ramkarpal said.

Roslei has sent Adzli a letter of demand with a two-week deadline

If Adzli fails to comply with the demands, Roslei's team will initiate legal action against him."Should Adzli fail to fulfil these demands within 14 days from when he received this letter, we (the lawyers) have been instructed to file legal proceedings against Adzli in court," Asheeq said.The letter of demand was sent yesterday, 13 August.

Read more about the arrest of the senior citizen and others here:

                People Are Being Arrested And Investigated For Allegedly Insulting Kedah MB Sanusi

So far, police have taken actions against three individuals from Negeri Sembilan and Kedah.

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

                People Call Out Kedah MB For His Remarks About Having Enough Containers For Corpses

"Whoever wants to go inside, can just give your names," he said jokingly during a press conference.

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Inginkan Sedikit Kelainan Untuk 'Cheat Day' Anda? Cuba Resipi Oreo Cheesecake Senang Ini!

Untuk menghasilkan kek no-bake mudah ini, anda hanya perlu gaul beberapa bahan, sejukkan, dan ia sedia dimakan!

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Nak cuba? Begini caranya untuk membuat Oreo Cheesecake:

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Bahan-bahan:- 2 cawan Oreo hancur - 1/4 cawan mentega cair - 500g cream cheese - 1/4 cawan gula - 1 sudu kecil esen vanilla- 1 cawan whipping cream - Oreo (dipotong kasar) Cara-cara: 1. Gaul Oreo hancur dan mentega cair hingga sebati. 2. Tekankan dan padatkan ke dalam bekas kek. Simpan di dalam peti sejuk. 3. Dalam bekas yang disejukkan, pukul whipping cream hingga pekat dan kembang. 4. Dalam bekas lain, pukul cream cheese, gula, dan esen vanilla. 5. Masukkan whipped cream dan gaul hingga sebati. 6. Masukkan Oreo dipotong kasar dan gaul. 7. Masukkan adunan ke dalam bekas kek berisi Oreo hancur dan mentega itu tadi. 8. Hias dengan kepingan Oreo dan sejukkan selama 4 jam. 9. Hidang!

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We Got A Sneak Preview At myBurgerLab's New Pizza Shop, And It's Totally Worth The Hype

Pay attention myBurgerLab fans, because this one is for you!

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Powerhouse myBurgerLab is opening myPizzaLab

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In April, while the nation was getting ready to vote in GE14, myBurgerLab held their own general elections, they called #MBLGE14 for their fans to vote on what shop they should open next. The options were pizza, bubble tea, fried chicken, or ice cream. In May, they announced that pizza was the winner, and here we are four months later, ready to devour their pizzas!

The first thing you should know is that myPizzaLab's pizza dough is no ordinary dough. This special base has sun-dried tomatoes and herbs mixed into it, to give you that extra bit of flavour!

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myPizzaLab makes their pizza dough fresh daily. Each pizza is made to order and is generously topped with premium ingredients. The pizza is then baked 'til golden in a special pizza oven, allowing the pizzas to cook evenly and giving them a perfectly crisp crust.Bonus points, no more throwing the crust away, because you'll want to eat it, even on its own! Yay to no wasting food.

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We got a secret sneak peek preview, and here are our five favourite pizzas we adore!

1. The Butcher's Wife - RM35

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The Butcher’s Wife pizza will satisfy any carnivore - despite having some arugula on top. It's topped with loads of beef sausage, streaky beef, capers, and finished with a drizzle of porcini olive oil.

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2. Huat The Duck - RM35

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Huat The Duck is myPizzaLab's new take on the classic Hawaiian pizza. They use duck and oranges instead of chicken and pineapple. This definite crowd pleaser comes with garlic oil, a generous amount of smoked duck slices, burnt mandarin oranges, onion jam, rosemary, and Himalayan salt. The salty smoked duck slices complemented the sweet burnt mandarin oranges so well that we swear, it was like eating a slice of heaven.

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3. Popeye - RM30

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If you grew up wanting to be strong like Popeye, then this green delight is the one for you. The Popeye pizza's main attraction is its abundance of superfood spinach, accompanied by an entourage of blue cheese, pepper mayo, roasted garlic paste, and a refreshing squeeze of lemon juice. Don't be intimidated by the blue cheese - the taste of it isn't overpowering and balances very well.

4. Cheese Mania - RM25

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The Cheese Mania pizza had us DROOLING, and it's sure to make you drool too. Picture this: FIVE different kinds of cheese (parmesan, cheddar, mozzarella, blue cheese, and cheese mayo) topped off with some slices of fresh tomatoes. Absolute bliss!

5. Mary's Lamb - RM35

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If you're feeling fancy and have no qualms about eating that poor animal from your childhood nursery rhyme, you should help yourself to some Mary's Lamb. This pizza is topped with tender braised lamb, oven roasted cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, cheddar, roasted garlic, and sweet onion jam. Don't forget to squeeze the lime just before you bite into it to bring the whole dish together.

Stay tuned for the offical launch of myPizzaLab that is located right next to myBurgerLab, Seapark:

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Address: 12, Jalan 21/22, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya, SelangorOpening Hours: To be confirmedContact Details: To be confirmedMore info on: Facebook | Instagram


Did You Know: The Word “Ketchup” Is Borrowed From Hokkien And Malay Words

For a long time, and probably like many of you, I grew up believing that ketchup is an entirely ang moh creation

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At least, I believed so of the tomato variant, which is more commonly known as "tomato sauce" everywhere else but America. After all, the sweet and tangy condiment is often paired with hot and greasy "Western" fare (e.g. fried chicken, fries, nuggets, and hamburgers) and is always on hand at any Western-style eatery, fast food restaurant, and even Ramly burger stall.

That is, until I found out that the word "ketchup" is believed to have originated from the Hokkien word "kê-chiap" and started off as a fermented fish sauce brought over to Southeastern China in the 17th century

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The earliest version of ketchup, a thin sauce made from salted and fermented anchovies, is said to have been brought over to China from Vietnam by Fukien (present day Fujian) and Canton (present day Guangdong) traders in the 17th century.Chinese seamen call it "kê-chiap", meaning brine of pickled fish in the Zhangzhou dialect, a Hokkien dialect spoken in southern Fujian. The caramel-coloured sauce is still being made today, now called nuoc mam in Vietnamese and nam pla in Thai. In addition to fermented fish sauces, the Chinese would also make sauces and pastes from fermented beans, which Hokkien Chinese traders would eventually bring over to Southeast Asia. Another prominent theory is that the word "ketchup" entered the English lexicon from "keh jap", literally meaning "tomato juice" in Cantonese. However, historians have argued against this theory in favour of the former, as Chinese traders and merchants back then were mostly of Hokkien descent.

Hokkien traders eventually brought the fish- and bean-based sauces to Malay states, where locals in Malaysia and Indonesia began calling the table sauces "kechap" or "ketjap" respectively

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As you would have guessed by now, the word(s) eventually evolved into "kicap", which is now generalised to include sweet and savoury soy sauces in Southeast Asia.

So, how did "kicap" end up entering the English lexicon as "ketchup"?
A popular theory is that British travellers first tasted the sauce in Southeast Asia, and in borrowing from the Malay word, began referring to it as "catchup" and "ketchup".

The word "catchup" first appeared in print in 1690 in B.E.'s A New Dictionary of the Terms Ancient and Modern of the Canting Crew (excerpt below), in which it was described as a "high East-India sauce". At the time, East India referred to South and Southeast Asia.

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Later on in 1711, the first known mention of "ketchup" appeared in print in British merchant Charles Lockyer's An Account of the Trade in India (excerpt below), in which he wrote that the "best Ketchup" can be found in Tonqueen (present day Tonkin in northern Vietnam).

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At some point, British traders and sailors brought the sauces back to their home country and even tried to replicate the fermented dark sauce they encountered in Southeast Asia

As such, ketchup began adopting British flavours, with recipes calling for ingredients like mushrooms, walnuts, shallots, and oysters replacing anchovies as well as assorted spices like cinnamon, mustard seeds, and cayenne pepper. Early ketchup recipes in Great Britain, some of which are still in production today, were mostly thin and dark sauces made primarily from mushrooms and walnuts that are often added to soups, sauces, meat, and fish.

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Later on in the 18th century, British colonists brought their version of ketchup to English-speaking colonies in America. Funnily enough, tomatoes weren't even introduced into ketchup recipes until the 19th century.

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The earliest form of tomato ketchup (or tomato sauce) was probably invented in the United States, as tomatoes are native to North America. The first known and published recipe for tomato ketchup was written by Philadelphia scientist and horticulturalist James Mease in 1812, which contained for tomato pulp, spices, and brandy. It probably tasted pretty different from the sweet and tangy sauce we're used to, as the recipe did not call for vinegar nor sugar.

Tomato ketchup quickly took off. By the turn of the 20th century, commercial manufacturers began adding sugar and vinegar to prolong the condiment's shelf life, creating the flavour we know and love today.

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Sources: South China Morning Post (2017), Zolima City Mag (2014), National Geographic (2014), NPR (2013), Slate (2012)

Apart from "ketchup", these English words were also believed to have borrowed from the Malay lexicon:

                14 English Words That Have Malay Origins

They aren't obvious either.

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It seems unlikely, but Malaysians seem to share the same expression with the Japanese when sh*t hits the fan:

                Did You Know: The Malay Expression "Alamak!" Is Also Used By The Japanese

"あらまあ~!"

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[PHOTOS] Wackiest Dress Comments At The 2014 Met Gala

"Taylor Swift looks like a princess after her Met Gala ball gown survives a cat attack" - E! Online

Taylor Swift in an Oscar de la Renta blush satin faced organza gown, paired with Lorraine Schwartz jewels and Christian Louboutin heels.
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"Kirsten Dunst wears Star Wars dress to Met Gala" - Variety

Kirsten Dunst in a Rodarte gown at the 2014 Met Gala.
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"Shailene Woodley went full wood nymph at the Met Gala" - Pop Sugar

'Divergent' star Shailene Woodley in Rodarte at the 2014 Met Gala.
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"Chloë Grace Moretz mistakes the Met Gala for a fancy rodeo" - Perez Hilton

'Kick-Ass' star Chloë Grace Moretz at the 2014 Met Gala.
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"Florence Welch is covered in butterflies at the Met Ball 2014" - Just Jared

Florence Welch in Valentino at the 2014 Met Gala.
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"Kate Upton goes to the dark side for the 2014 Met Gala" - Huffington Post

Kate Upton in Dolce & Gabbana at the 2014 Met Gala.
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MORE IN PHOTOS: Celebrity couples including David and Victoria Beckham, Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone and more

Charlize Theron and Sean Penn at the 2014 Met Gala.
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'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' stars Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone at the 2014 Met Gala.
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Actor Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bündchen, in Balenciaga, at the 2014 Met Gala.
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Ryan Reynolds and 'Gossip Girl' star Blake Lively at the 2014 Met Gala.
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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard at the 2014 Met Gala.
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Jay-Z and Beyonce at the 2014 Met Gala.
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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian at the 2014 Met Gala.
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Victoria Beckham and David Beckham at the 2014 Met Gala.
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Selena Gomez, Sarah Jessica Parker, Neil Patrick Harris,  Kristen Stewart and more at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual Costume Institute gala

Selena Gomez in Diane von Furstenbuerg at the 2014 Met Gala.
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Kristen Stewart in Chanel Haute Couture at the 2014 Met Gala.
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Lupita Nyong’o wears flapper chic Prada outfit at the 2014 Met Gala.
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Anna Wintour wears Chanel Haute Couture to the 2014 Met Gala.
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'Gossip Girl' star Leighton Meester in Emilio Pucci at the 2014 Met Gala.
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Sarah Jessica Parker in Oscar de la Renta at the 2014 Met Gala.
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Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka at the 2014 Met Gala.
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This year, the glamour quotient was raised a notch: Whereas last year's theme was punk, this time women were focusing on flowing gowns, and men were asked to dress in white tie — full evening dress, including tails, in other words. Some men brought along their top hats.

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The white-tie request was in keeping with the theme of this year's Costume Institute exhibit, which opens to the public on Thursday: "Charles James: Beyond Fashion." James, who died in 1978, was a mid-20th century designer who specialized in spectacular, sculptured gowns made with intricate draping techniques. It's the inaugural exhibit of the new, $40 million Anna Wintour Costume Center, named for the Vogue editor.

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The gala this year honored the British-born designer Charles James, who revolutionized American fashion in the mid-20th century, and the longtime Vogue editor Anna Wintour.

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Rihanna wears crop top look from Stella McCartney.
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People Are Sharing Photos And Shaming The Kids Of The Guy Who Harassed The Beer Promoter

People are being urged to stop sharing photos of the Carlsberg beer promoter's bully identified as Edi Rejang and his kids online

Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching has requested Malaysians not to share the photos of the man's children or the details of the school his kids' study.She said that schools are for all children and that her Ministry would not allow for any child to be discriminated against or bullied there.

The Deputy Minister also stressed that what the man did was "totally uncalled" for and that the girl did not deserve it

While the man's actions brought him a rebuke from Malaysians, who came to the beer promoter's defence, others have since started spreading his personal details and photos of his family members

People have shared his personal details including his phone number, his place of work, and also spreading pictures of his wife and daughter, The Star Online reported.After facing people's anger, the man has now deactivated his Facebook account and has deleted photos from his Instagram account, including changing the name.

Meanwhile, earlier today, Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng had lodged a police report against the man. Following which, Ampang Jaya district police chief said that they have started looking for the man.

"We are still trying to locate the individual involved. Investigations are being carried out under Section 509 of the Penal Code," Ampang Jaya district police chief Assistant Commissioner (ACP) Hamzah Alias was quoted as saying by Malay Mail.If charged and found guilty, the man could be jailed for five years under Section 509, which handles offences where words/gestures were used to insult a person's modesty.However, the DAP lawmaker said that his police report today is not for the person to be penalised but to ask the authorities to "come up with a solution to eradicate racial tension and to promote harmony in our multiracial, multicultural society.""The intention of my police report today is to ask the authorities, the Malaysian government, the various enforcement agencies, including the police, to come up with a solution to eradicate racial tension and to promote harmony in our multiracial, multicultural society."I don’t want anyone to be penalised and I also don’t want any category of people (whether it be) race, gender or whatever - to be insulted."We are a democratic country and we should respect each other. We should continue to come together as a multiracial Malaysian society," MP Lim was quoted as saying by Malaysiakini outside the Ampang Jaya district police headquarters.

MP Lim showing the viral video of the beer promoter.
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You can read the previous story about the case, here:

                M'sians Are Applauding A Beer Promoter For Remaining Calm When Harassed For Doing Her Job

The woman was handing out beer samples at a hypermarket in Ampang.

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This Social Experiment Shows That Literally Nobody Cares About Child Kidnappings In China

If a child was kidnapped in broad daylight, in the middle of a busy street - surely someone would do something about it, right?

Well, according to this social experiment that sees a young boy being chloroformed and dragged off, bystanders did absolutely NOTHING about it.

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The footage was filmed in Dapeng, China with a man and a young boy posing as a kidnapper and unsuspecting child victim. It has gotten over 50,000 views on YouTube at the time of writing.

Filmed in various parts of the city, the pair staged their 'kidnapping' while a hidden cameraman captures the reactions of those around them

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In the first scene, the boy struggles and cries as the 'chloroform' is pressed to his face. A passing couple briefly stops, before continuing with their day.

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The man even cracks a smile while he sees the 'kidnapper' running away with the boy.

The pair then carried out their act in front of a lady who was sitting on a bench

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The 'kidnapper' approached the boy with such force that he nearly falls over. Even so, the woman remains seated and didn't even turn her head as the boy was taken away.

Further instances show a group of friends looking worried and shocked as they witnessed the act, but did nothing about it

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The group simply chatted about it amongst themselves and eventually laughed it off.

The duo then continued their experiment in front of a shopping centre

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The couple simply watch the retreating figures while they exchange comments.

In the final scene, a woman with a child was seen shrugging her shoulders and walked off when the 'kidnapper' strikes

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You would think a woman with a child would at least react to this...

While this is merely a social experiment, the uploader urges viewers to the arising of child kidnappings in China seriously

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According to the U.S. State Department 20,000 children are snatched every year, that’s 400 a week. However, Chinese state media admits that the figure could be as high as 200,000. Baby boys, who are preferred in China because they’ll ensure the family name remains intact, can sell for as much as £10,500.

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Speaking of China, this Chinese hotel guest was upset when he found more than RM5,000 under his hotel pillow:

                This Man Was Upset When He Found RM5,800 Under His Hotel Pillow

Lu Gang from Chongqing isn't pleased with the free stacks.

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Akibat Tertidur Waktu Maghrib, Housemate Prank Guna Kostum Seram Ini Undang Tawa Ramai

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Sejak kecil lagi kita sering mendengar nasihat supaya untuk tidak tidur selepas waktu Asar

Mungkin daripada sudut kesihatan ia mampu memberi kesan buruk pada bahagian dalaman setiap individu.Baru-baru ini, tular satu video di TikTok berkenaan gelagat sekawan remaja prank rakan mereka yang sedang tidur telah mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @mynameisdzaky DILARANG TIDUR MAGRIB!!! #fyp  suara asli  - Almay Dzaky Fadhil

Terkejut member bangun-bangun tidur nampak 'lembaga' terpacak depan mata

Menerusi video yang telah dimuat naik oleh @mynameisdzaky di TikTok, dilihat beberapa orang remaja memperagakan kostum seram bagi menakutkan seorang rakan mereka yang sedang tidur.Apa yang lebih melucukan adalah reaksi rakannya itu ketika bangun tidur. Dia sangat terkejut dan nampak jelas rasa takut.

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"Member tu terus trauma lepasni nak tidur Maghrib" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan kini telah meraih 1.7M tontonan, 187.7K tanda suka dan 1.9K perkongsian di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan reaksi remaja itu ketika terkejut.Berikut di bawah adalah komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Kesian member tu, nak tidur pun dah tak tenang lepas ni :P

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Temperatures Drop As Low As 23°C And KLites Are Loving It

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Malaysians living in the Klang Valley have been experiencing unusually cool weather in the past week

Instead of the usual Malaysian heat, the weather in the last week has been chilly and refreshing, with temperatures even going as low as 23°C in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday morning, 19 August.

A cloudy view of the Petronas Twin Towers taken on Thursday, 19 August.
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According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia), this is because the country is going through the Southwest Monsoon season

The agency predicts that this cool and rainy weather is going to last until the middle of September.As for this upcoming week, METMalaysia forecasts that Kuala Lumpur will continue to see temperatures as low as 24°C, with only isolated thunderstorms occurring in the afternoon.

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It's a respite from the typical blazing heat, and Malaysians are definitely embracing the sweater weather

"Tonight really brings the Cameron [Highlands] experience home. The damp cold air, the night breeze, the rain, the cold floor to your feet's touch, the icy cold water," said a Twitter user.

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"It's so cold this morning, it's even relaxing to go out jogging at 9am," said another user.

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Meanwhile, this netizen joked:

masa untuk pakai sweater https://t.co/3li9dpR5Vo— izzi berpkp (@IzzRaifHarz) August 18, 2021

The monsoon season has not been as forgiving in other states:

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Female Guard Who Was Assaulted By Condo Resident Gets RM200 Compensation

Police are considering the case where a female security guard was assaulted by multiple men at Tanjung Court Condo as resolved after the guard received a compensation of RM200 from the suspects

According to a report in theSundaily, Northeast district police chief, ACP Anuar Omar has said that the case has been resolved amicably between the two parties.Adding that the guard has since withdrawn a report she made against the assailants after having a discussion with her employer, the ACP said she "also received RM200 in compensation from the assailant involved."

According to ACP Anuar Omar, police recorded statements from both parties and the victim admitted to "provoking" the assailants

A report in FMT quoted the ACP saying that the guard had scolded a car driver for refusing to back out from an entrance to the condominium that was reserved for residents."The complainant (guard) admitted to having provoked the suspects when one of them had wanted to enter the condominium."The guard told the driver that he could not enter without an access card. After the driver refused to back out, she got angry and started scolding him."Then a few men came over to shove, beat, kick and slap the complainant. She has bruises on her face and arms," FMT reported ACPAnuar Omar as saying.

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Read the full story of the assault that took place on the eve of CNY at Tanjung Court Condominium in Bandar Baru Ayer Itam:

                Condo Resident Assaults Female Guard For Denying Entry To A Visitor Without Access Card

The assault was captured on video by another resident.

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Zuraida Praises Gamuda Land For Their Efforts In Sustainable Development

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Yesterday, 22 April, Housing and Local Government Minister (KPKT) Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin visited Gamuda Cove and Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands, in conjunction with Earth Day 2021

The visit was part of KPKT’s drive towards improving the standard of sustainable land use and optimisation in the country. Zuraida was hosted by Gamuda Land Chief Executive Officer Ngan Chee Meng and Chief Operating Officer Aw Sei Cheh.During the visit, she enjoyed a firsthand tour of Gamuda Cove, a 1,530-acre site located in Southern Klang Valley. The visit showcased Gamuda Land's mindful master planning, as evidenced by the development of Gamuda Cove into a vibrant, smart, and sustainable township, along with its stewardship of the surrounding ecosystem.

From left to right: Dr Shamsaini Shamsuddin, Director-General, PlanMalaysia; Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin, Minister, Housing and Local Government; Pn Hajah Rotina Binti Mohd Daik, Director-General, National Landscape Department; and Khariza Abd Khalid, Chief Operating Officer, Gamuda Parks.
Image via Gamuda Land

Speaking at the Gamuda Cove Experience Gallery, Zuraida said, "As we celebrate Earth Day, we must keep in mind that residential housing and development must take into consideration not just the needs of Malaysians today, but those of generations of home seekers to come."With KPKT’s mandate to further the national housing agenda and improve the lives of the rakyat, we applaud developers like Gamuda Land who establish and uphold responsible, holistic, and sustainable development practices."

Gamuda Cove is a nature sanctuary and smart city with planned 5G infrastructure

Image via Gamuda Land

Getting around the township is a breeze, as it is designed to provide intercity and intracity connectivity with integrated pedestrian walkways, a tramway network, and shuttle bus and environmentally-friendly Electric Transit Vehicle infrastructure.It also incorporates numerous placemaking initiatives and features many leisure and entertainment components, including the Discovery Park, Splashmania water theme park, and Townsquare retail zone in its Heart of Cove commercial hub.With all this and more, Gamuda Cove is the embodiment of Gamuda Land’s mindful approach to township planning, with sustainable land use and optimisation ensuring the sustainability of the development for years to come.

Gamuda Land's efforts to sustainably develop Gamuda Cove is important, because the area surrounding the township is rich in wetlands that play an integral role in Malaysia's ecology

Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands
Image via Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands

By making sure to conserve these neighbouring wetlands, Gamuda Land ensures that they will be able to continue performing vital ecological roles such as sequestering carbon, mitigating floodwater, and serving as wildlife habitats."One of our key development principles is ‘Listening to what the land has to tell us’. At Gamuda Cove, we worked with nature by separating the water that runs off the land to preserve and protect the wetlands next to us. We then crafted the waterways to flow through the town and its landscapes," said Gamuda Land Chief Executive Officer Ngan Chee Meng.He added, "To us, sustainability is about looking into the niche details of town-making today to ensure people can enjoy enhanced quality of life for the longer future. This is how we build townships where people can grow up and grow old in for generations to come, while remaining mindful of the natural ecosystems surrounding our developments."

Gamuda Land's efforts to sustainably develop Gamuda Cove include the following:

Image via @gamudacove (Instagram)

1. Minimised impacts to the hydrology of the Gamuda Cove site through mindful water table managementThis includes the establishment of three water retention ponds in the township, as well as two more in the nearby Forest Park to address soil compaction and subsidence issues.These initiatives also serve to mitigate stormwater runoff to nearby rivers, while  simultaneously enhancing biodiversity in terms of flora and associated avian species.2. Audited six of its townships to date, including Gamuda Cove, as part of its biodiversity rehabilitation effortsThe audit served to establish a baseline for biodiversity and benchmark subsequent growth. Insights from these studies were used to foster vibrant ecosystems within Gamuda Land developments.3. Earmarking 90 acres of land in Gamuda Cove for the development of the Forest Park and a Wetlands ArboretumAt these places, the community living within the township can enjoy outdoor activities amidst nature. This is in addition to the 60-acre pet-friendly Central Park in the heart of the township.

Such efforts are a testament to the Gamuda Group’s approach to environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), in support of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

These include ongoing efforts for the planting of #OneMillionTrees across Gamuda Land townships by 2023, as a step towards combating climate change and associated heat island effects.

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Turn your trash to cash.

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