Union Wants The Government To Double Civil Servants' Salary Increment Next Year

To help alleviate the rising cost of living, a union has called on the government to consider giving double salary increment to all civil servants

Cuepacs president Datuk Azih Muda.
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In a report by Bernama yesterday, the Congress of Union of Employees in the Public And Civil Services (Cuepacs)'s president, Datuk Azih Muda, noted that the increment will greatly help civil servants amidst the rising cost of living in Malaysia.The union had proposed a list of suggestions and improvements pertaining to civil servants to the government, ahead of the 15th Service Perdana Assembly (MAPPA) that will take place tomorrow, 3 October.

Cuepacs also asked the government to carry out a review on the public service allowance rate

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Azih said the government should set the minimum rate for the allowance at RM180, considering the fact that the rate is now set at RM95 for the lowest group. Cuepacs had also asked the government to consider expanding the time-based promotion to other groups in the civil service. “The first time the time-based promotion was given was to the implementer group of officers and then to teachers. Now, we are asking for the time-based promotion to be given to other groups soon... hopefully by January 1 next year," he added.

The union's deputy president II Zainal Ismail hoped the suggestions will be included in Budget 2018, scheduled to be tabled on 27 October

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"In line with the government's aim to improve the standard of the civil service into world class, we hope the government will focus on the well-being of the civil servants from time to time."We are not here to make unreasonable demands but our requests are based on the government's capability, and we are certain that the current leadership is able to fulfil our requests," he said as quoted by NST.

Last month, a microsite was set up for Malaysians to give suggestions on what should be included in Budget 2018

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The ideas can be submitted via the #bajet2018 microsite from 4 until 18 September. The feedback was divided into 14 categories, including the cost of living, housing and urban living, healthcare services, transportation and infrastructure, rural development, and education.The single most popular suggestion was a call to raise allowances for civil servants.

Do you think the government should give double salary increments to civil servants? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.


New Doctors, Nurses, And Other Civil Servants Won't Get Critical Allowance Starting 2020

The Public Service Department (JPA) has announced that new doctors, nurses, engineers and other professionals joining the civil service starting 1 January 2020 would not receive an additional allowance of monthly RM750 under the Critical Service Incentive Payment (BIPK)

In a circular issued on 20 December,  JPA said that they are eliminating the BIPK for government workers across 33 Critical Service schemes who will be appointed starting 2020.The announcement affects new medical officers, pharmacy officers, dental officers, as well as lecturers in medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy, including engineers and other professionals.However, JPA clarified that current civil servants in those schemes, including contract workers whose contracts are renewed, will continue receiving the allowance.

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The reason behind the elimination of the BIPK, the circular explained, is that it was not meant to be a permanent fixture and is being revoked for the 33 service sectors as they are no longer deemed critical

The critical allowance was introduced by the government in 1992 under Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's previous stint in office for jobs that were difficult to fill and had low recruitment.However, a 2019 review found that these jobs no longer met those criteria, the circular revealed."As a matter of principle, the BIPK allocation is not permanent and can be withdrawn when the relevant service schemes are no longer critical," JPA said in an FAQ accompanying its circular dated 20 December."After the last review in 2007, the newest review was conducted in 2019 and found that all 33 service schemes allocated with the BIPK no longer fulfil the original criteria for providing the BIPK, which are a low offer rate and difficulty in filling vacancies," the FAQ added.While JPA stated that this will affect all 33 civil service schemes, according to health industry news site Code Blue, the National Audit Department listed 38 schemes that received the allowance."So it is unsure which 33 of the 38 Critical Service schemes, according to JPA, will no longer provide the BIPK allowance for new recruits," Code Blue's report on JPA's announcement read.

Following the announcement, several leaders from the government including the opposition have expressed their disagreement

In a tweet posted earlier on Wednesday, 25 December, Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad remarked "Aduuh!", hoping that JPA would come up with a good explanation for the new policy.

Pemansuhan Bayaran Insentif Perkhidmatan Kritikal (BIPK) adalah langkah penjajaran pelaksanaan pemberian oleh Kerajaan. Penjelasannya dikeluarkan oleh JPA menerusi Pekeliling Perkhidmatan Bil 10 Thn 2020. Pemansuhan terpakai ke atas KKM & kesemua 33 skim Perkhidmatan Awam..Aduuh! pic.twitter.com/FZa7NYdV3j— Dzulkefly Ahmad (@DrDzul) December 25, 2019

Prior to that, Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman took to Twitter last night, 24 December, expressing his dissatisfaction over the move in a video."I do not agree with critical allowance cut for our young doctors and nurses, we should not wrong our young doctors and nurses and those in critical services as they are already overworked and underpaid," he said, adding that the government should instead review the allowances given to ministers and politicians.He then vowed to cut down the amount of annual leave he has, as well as return "every sen" he received in holiday allowance. He said he will ensure other allowances will be reduced as well.

Potong allowances Ahli Politik & menteri,Bukan allowance kritikal bagi doktor, pharmacist, nurses muda. Saya bantah pekeliling baru JPA yang melibatkan banyak anak muda dalam sektor kerajaan.Saya pendekkan cuti saya, pulangkan allowance percutian & teruskan potongan gaji 10% pic.twitter.com/XSwIyvFceK— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) December 24, 2019

PAS Deputy President Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man urged JPA to reinstate the critical allowance for professionals, saying the cut will burden public servants who are already facing financial difficulties."The decision to abolish [the allowance] is unreasonable when compared to the current condition faced by some civil servants who are affected," he was quoted as saying by Malay Mail.

Meanwhile, former prime minister Najib Razak took a different approach by mocking Syed Saddiq. In a Facebook post that has gone viral, Najib said that Syed Saddiq should WhatsApp his cabinet colleagues who are busy on holiday about the allowance cuts.

He suggested that Syed Saddiq, instead of cutting short his holidays, should message his colleagues."Wei, whose idea is it to eliminate critical allowances for doctors and nurses? A lot of people are mad about it. Do you want to lose GE14? Please reverse the JPA order immediately."

On the other hand, private clinics in the country are now free to set how much to charge for consultation fees:

                Health Ministry Allows Private Clinics To Set Their Own Consultation Fees

This effectively establishes a free market for the private healthcare industry.

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Dr Maszlee: No More Art Stream Or Science Stream In High School Next Year

Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik announced that he is pushing for a streamless school system, which he aims to start next year

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Under this implementation, Dr Maszlee said Form Four students will no longer need to choose between arts and science stream after completing their Form Three Assessment (PT3), reported Malay Mail.

He said it is absurd that the current stream system causes students who are good in arts to pick up science, while those who are born scientists are forced to study arts

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"So starting next year, science and arts students can choose and combine the subjects they like. I'm pushing for it," Dr Maszlee told a group of Malaysians during a working visit to Germany on 14 October, according to The Star."The really good ones will go to science while the less good ones will go to arts. Am I right?"That's why there's a mismatch," he explained.He said this system has caused many talents to go to waste."Those who do law should have become inventors. And many science students could have been linguists, Hollywood actors, accountants or good musicians, but they end up as doctors, spending most of their lives wasting time doing what they’re not really talented in," he said.

Instead of letting parents to decide for their children, Dr Maszlee said the Ministry will roll out artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help students decide what subjects to choose

With the AI technology coupled with big data, he said it will guide students into making better decisions for themselves, rather than relying on counsellors and parents."(For example) option one – you take this course and these subjects, you'll have the opportunity to go to these universities."And, if you go to these universities, you'll end up with certain jobs which the machine can predict the demand for when you finally graduate," he elaborated, adding that machines would not lie.

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Dr Maszlee said in the future, the machine will analyse students' PT3 and psychometric results, activities, and coursework from Standard One until Form Three to produce better suggestions, reported Free Malaysia Today.He also added that Form Five students will be able to undergo the AI analysis after getting their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results next year so that they can better decide on what field to pursue in their tertiary education in.

In August, Dr Maszlee announced that primary school students will get free breakfast starting next year:

                Primary School Kids In Malaysia Will Get Free Breakfast Every Morning From January 2020

The 'Program Sarapan Percuma' will be carried out in national schools and government-aided schools.

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Sempurnakan Lagi Makan Malam Anda Dengan 2 Resipi Kentang Bakar Rangup & Ringkas Ini

Kentang panggang adalah hidangan sampingan yang sangat sesuai untuk dihidangkan dengan pelbagai juadah makan malam anda.

Resipi kita menggunakan teknik yang unik, tetapi akan mendapatkan anda kentang panggang yang sungguh empuk di dalam, rangup di luar, dan menggunakan keju cheddar yang membuatkannya sangat lazat.Anda boleh menghidangkannya bersama ayam panggang, ikan bakar, atau boleh dimakan bersama burger dan apa-apa saja yang memikat citarasa anda.

Ikuti video di bawah untuk menghasilkan kentang panggang cheesy kita:

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Kentang Bakar Herba

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Bahan-bahan: - 4 biji Kentang Russet- 1 sudu Kecil Bawang Putih- 3 sudu Besar Minyak Zaitun- 1 sudu Kecil Paprika- 1 sudu Kecil Herba Thyme- 1 sudu Kecil Herba Parsley- 1 sudu Kecil Garam- 1 sudu Kecil Lada Hitam Cara: Dalam mangkuk, gaul kentang bersama bawang putih, minyak zaitun, paprika, daun thyme, garam dan lada hitam.Letakkan campuran di atas baking pan yang telah dilapitkan dengan aluminium foil.Bakar pada suhu 200C selama 45 minit atau hingga masak.Kentang bakar herba siap untuk dihidang bersama taburan daun English Parsley.

Hasselback Potatoes

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Bahan-Bahan: - 4 biji kentang russet - 4 sudu besar minyak zaitun- 1 sudu kecil herba thyme- 1 sudu kecil herba parsley- 1/2 cawan keju cheddarCara: Dalam mangkuk, masukkan minyak zaitun, daun parsley, daun thyme, garam dan lada hitam. Gaul sehingga sebati.  Potong kentang mengikut rujukan video. Sumbat cheddar cheese diantara kepingan kentang, dan sapuran campuran minyak zaitun herba.Bakar pada suhu 230C selama 30 minit atau hingga masak.Kentang hasselback siap untuk dinikmati bersama taburan daun parsley.

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Hidangkan kentang panggang ini bersama hidangan-hidangan lazat di bawah:

                Hasilkan Menu Ayam Bakar Kicap Madu Istimewa Ini Dengan Bajet Bawah RM25 Sahaja!

Jimatkan wang dengan menghasilkan hidangan istimewa ini!

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                Hanya 9 Bahan Diperlukan Untuk Hasilkan Salad Tembikai Unik Ini!

Kombinasi salad dengan tembikai ni memang rasa unik. Healthy pulak tu!

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[VIDEO] Wanita Siap Turun Kereta 'Jaga Trafik' Di Simpang Jalan Ini Raih Pujian Ramai

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

Sudah tentunya, musim perayaan ini akan menyaksikan pelbagai kereta yang dipandu atas jalan raya

Iyalah, hanya waktu macam ini yang membolehkan keluarga dan saudara-mara berkumpul di kampung halaman. Sebab itu, berlakunya kesesakan lalu lintas di jalan raya. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok yang memaparkan seorang wanita turun kereta dan selamba mengambil alih kerja polis trafik telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @ridzuan143 Kakak aku ni memang pantang. Die peduli [email protected] #fyp #powerofhand   original sound - ShallumAdventures - Shallum Trades

Lambat sangat keluar simpang, akak turun kereta jadi polis trafik

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan kesesakan lalu lintas berlaku di sebuah simpang jalan raya yang tidak dikenal pasti. Apa yang telah menarik perhatian adalah apabila seorang wanita tiba-tiba keluar daripada kereta dan berjalan ke arah simpang depan. Dia dilihat memberi arahan kepada beberapa buah kereta untuk berhenti dan memberi laluan kepada kereta lain untuk keluar simpang. Gelagatnya itu dirakam oleh adiknya yang berada di belakangnya.

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"Warna baju kena dengna warna traffic light, sebab tu orang berhenti" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 381K tontonan, 10K tanda suka dan 300 komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut memuji tindakan wanita itu yang memudahkan urusan orang lain. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Ini mesti kes lama sangat tak keluar-keluar simpang! :P

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Jangan Terpedaya. Gambar Pakcik Bakar Bendera Malaysia Ini Bukan Peserta Bersih

Famous sungguh gambar pakcik pakai baju kuning bakar bendera Malaysia ni. Sejak beberapa hari lalu, gambar ini tersebar secara meluas di laman sosial.

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Mungkin disebabkan Bersih 4 semakin hampir dan kebetulan, pakcik ini memakai baju berwarna kuning yang begitu simbolik dan sangat berkait rapat dengan perhimpunan itu

Image via Facebook Bersih 4.0

Semuanya bermula apabila seorang pengguna Facebook, Ibrahim Abdul Rahman memuat naik gambar berkenaan dengan caption yang terang-terang dituju kepada perhimpunan Bersih

Caption berbunyi:"Bersih is dirty. Bulan Kebangsaan sepatutnya dirayakan bagi mengukuhkan jati diri rakyat. Sebaliknya mereka bercita-cita meruntuhkan negara. Stop them."Post yang dimuat naik pada 26 Ogos 2015 ini telah mendapat lebih 600 shares selepas dua hari.

Image via Facebook Ibrahim Abdul Rahman

Persoalannya, betul ke pakcik pakai baju kuning tu peserta Bersih dan sengaja bakar Jalur Gemilang untuk bangkitkan kemarahan rakyat Malaysia?

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Jawapannya TIDAK! Gambar ini sebenarnya telah diambil dua tahun yang lalu di Filipina dan tak ada kena mengena langsung dengan Bersih.

Portal globalnation melaporkan kejadian ini dua tahun lalu.
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Gambar ini diambil pada 2013 apabila seorang pesara polis membakar bendera Malaysia di hadapan Kelab Akhbar Kebangsaan di Manila kerana mengutuk pengendalian Presiden Benigno Aquino mengenai isu Sabah."Daripada melindungi dan menyokong mereka, Presiden Aquino sepatutnya menghukum lelaki bersenjata Filipina di Sabah," kata Abner Afuang, juga seorang bekas Datuk Bandar Pagsanjan, di Filipina.

Abner Afuang turut membakar bendera China pada tahun 2012.
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Tahun lepas (2012), beliau membakar bendera Cina di hadapan Jabatan Pejabat Luar Negeri di Pasay City sebagai membantah dakwaan pencerobohan Beijing ke perairan Filipina.

Getty Images juga telah mengesahkan gambar berkenaan diambil pada 6 Mac 2013

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Barangkali rasa dirinya sudah terkantoi, Ibrahim Abdul Rahman bertindak untuk edit tulisannya yang terdahulu dengan membuang ayat 'Bersih is dirty.'

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Oh sebelum terlupa, bagi yang tidak kenal siapa Ibrahim Abdul Rahman, beliau merupakan Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Penerangan, atau lebih dikenali sebagai Datuk Haji Ibrahim Abdul Rahman

Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Penerangan, Datuk Haji Ibrahim Abdul Rahman.
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Dan sekarang, kandungan itu sudah tiada dan telah dipadam sama sekali

Image via Facebook Ibrahim Abdul Rahman

Namun begitu, kami sempat merakam screenshot beberapa komen dari post berkenaan. Rata-rata netizen mengutuk perbuatan Ibrahim itu yang menyebarkan fitnah dan berita palsu tanpa melakukan siasatan terlebih dahulu.

Image via Facebook Ibrahim Abdul Rahman

Image via Facebook Ibrahim Abdul Rahman

Harap semua orang akan jadi lebih berhemah selepas ini ya. Fikir dulu sebelum upload ;)

                Wajarkah Gambar Pengantin Perempuan 'Belanja' Semasa Solat Sunat Ini Diviralkan?

Siapa yang ambil dan sebarkan gambar ini?

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[TERKINI] Malaysia Catat 1,228 Kes Positif Covid-19 Hari Ini!

Bilangan kes baharu Covid-19 di Malaysia terus meningkat apabila 1,228 kes positif dilaporkan hari ini iaitu yang tertinggi sejak wabak itu melanda negara

Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah berkata, perkembangan baharu hari ini menjadikan jumlah kumulatif kes positif kini sebanyak 25,742 kes.Beliau berkata, jumlah kes aktif dengan kebolehjangkitan Covid-19 pula kini adalah 8,966 kes.Negeri Sabah pula terus mencatatkan jumlah kes tertinggi iaitu 889 kes.

Status Terkini COVID-19 Di Malaysia,24 Okt 2020Kes sembuh=671Jumlah kes sembuh=16,555 kesKes baharu positif=1,228(kes import=11, kes tempatan=1217)Jumlah positif=25,742 kesKes kematian=7Jumlah kes kematian=221 kesKes dirawat di ICU=92 kesBantuan Alat Pernafasan=31 kes pic.twitter.com/wPAOKQexUo— KKMalaysia (@KKMPutrajaya) October 24, 2020

Negeri-negeri di Lembah Klang pula mencatatkan sebanyak 95 kes

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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"Daripada 95 kes baharu itu, 29 kes (30.5 peratus) adalah daripada kluster sedia ada dan baharu."Untuk makluman, negeri-negeri ini dan juga Sabah sudah diletakkan dalam Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Bersyarat (PKPB)," katanya.Menurutnya, sebanyak 502 kes iaitu 41 peratus dari jumlah keseluruhan kes hari ini adalah membabitkan tahanan dalam Kluster Penjara Kepayan, Kluster Penjara Seberang Perai, Penjara Reman dan Kluster Tembok.Katanya, kes berkenaan sememangnya terasing di dalam penjara."Sebanyak dua kes pula membabitkan pengunjung yang pulang dari Sabah, ia menjadikan jumlah kes dilaporkan mempunyai sejarah perjalanan ke negeri itu sejak 20 September lalu adalah 468 kes."Daripada 1,228 kes baharu pada hari ini, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur melaporkan 11 kes import yang mendapat jangkitan dari luar negara.

Sementara itu, kes kematian Covid-19 dilaporkan hari ini pula adalah seramai 7 orang

Ianya menjadikan jumlah kumulatif kes kematian di Malaysia mencecah sebanyak 221 kes atau 0.9 peratus daripada jumlah keseluruhan kes."Sehingga kini, terdapat 92 kes positif Covid-19 yang sedang dirawat di Unit Rawatan Rapi (ICU) membabitkan 31 kes memerlukan bantuan pernafasan.Dalam pada itu, sebanyak 671 kes sembuh pula dilaporkan hari ini. Jumlah kes sembuh terus meningkat kepada 16,555 bersamaan 64.31%

Gelombang ketiga #COVID19 diakui memang mencabar tapi tahap kesiapsediaan @KKMPutrajaya juga tinggi - Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan, Tan Sri Dr @DGHisham#NormaBaharu #DisiplinMalaysia #HapusCOVID19 pic.twitter.com/W7H03YSUmO— Astro AWANI (@501Awani) October 24, 2020

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Award-Winning 11-Year-Old M'sian Inventor Wins Praise From US Talk Show Host James Corden

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In less than a month, 11-year-old Maryam Muzamir has become a household name in Malaysia, thanks to the local coverage she has received for converting seafood shells into sustainable livestock feed

Among a number of national news outlets, SAYS reported about the young schoolgirl from Kuantan earlier this month and how she beat over 600 participants from over 70 countries at the recently-concluded International Invention Innovation Competition (iCAN) in Toronto, Canada.The Standard Five student at SK (P) Methodist Kuantan formulated a new form of livestock feed made out of ground shrimp and sea snail shells, calling the product 'YAM 2.0'.Her invention earned her three prestigious awards at iCAN 2021.Maryam is inspired by youth climate activist Greta Thunberg and wants to tackle the reported 15,000 tonnes of food waste that is being produced nationwide on a daily basis.

Maryam Muzamir with her family showing the medals and certificates she won at iCAN 2021 on 28 August.
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And now her name has reached the US with The Late Late Show with James Corden highlighting her innovation at such a young age

In an episode aired on 23 September and with a focus on the issue of climate change and sustainability, the host, James Corden, applauded Maryam's work and uploaded a clip from the episode on Twitter.The clip has since gone viral with over 650,000 views and more than 18,000 retweets.It begins with James gushing over Maryam's young age and praising her invention."Maryam Muzamir — she's an 11-year-old young girl in Malaysia. She found the use for a common food waste... seafood shells and she makes those shells into a new sustainable, healthy livestock feed. She's 11-years old! Yeah, in Malaysia," James says as the studio audience starts to clap.He then goes on further highlight how Maryam has already won three international awards.

Watch the clip here:

11-year-old Maryam Muzamir found a use for seafood shells by creating a sustainable livestock feed. Go, Maryam, go! #ClimateNight pic.twitter.com/93cUAX5f61— The Late Late Show with James Corden (@latelateshow) September 23, 2021


Isteri Sengaja 'Usik' Cerita Kesan Lepas Dos Kedua Vaksin, Reaksi Suami Pula Tak Dijangka

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Seperti semua tahu, sekarang ramai yang telah mendapatkan suntikan vaksin yang disediakan oleh kerajaan bagi melindungi diri mereka daripada wabak Covid-19

Ramai yang telah berkongsi video dan gambar mereka ketika suntikan tersebut sebagai kenangan pada masa akan datang nanti. Tentunya ini adalah berita yang menggembirakan kerana semakin ramai yang sudah menerima vaksin.Namun, lain pula dengan video yang tular di TikTok ini apabila seorang ibu berkongsi cerita dengan anaknya selepas dia menerima suntikan vaksin menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @hawa_aje ##foryoupage ##fyourpage  original sound  -

Cerita dengan anak reaksi ayah lepas si ibu dapat dapat dos kedua vaksin

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang ibu sedang bersama dengan anak perempuannya di dalam kereta.Si ibu kemudian menceritakan perkara yang melucukan kepada anaknya mengenai ayahnya. Difahamkan wanita itu baru saja selepas menerima suntikan kedua dos vaksin.Kemudian, si suami bertanya adakah dia okay dengan keadaannya sekarang. Dengan niat yang sengaja mengusik suami, wanita itu kemudian memberitahu “doktor cakap dos kedua ni jangan buat kerja banyak-banyak”.Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah selepas saja si isteri memberitahu perkara tersebut, si suami terus bersiap-siap melakukan kerja rumah, mengemas dan juga memesan kepada isterinya itu supaya tidak memasak.Perkongsian cerita itu membuatkan si anak terhibur dan tidak menyangka si ayah akan melakukan itu.

Image via @hawa_aje (TikTok)

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"Hahaha dia punya sembang memang bagi vibes kita nak ikut bawang" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur mendengar cerita wanita itu. Malah, ramai yang suka meihat keakraban antara si ibu dengan anak yang dilihat sangat sporting.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 1.2M views, 123.4K likes dan 1,968 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Pandai ya mak dia kenakan si ayah. Nampak tak betapa sayangnya suami dia tu dekat isteri :P


[RASMI] “Malaysia On Top Of The World” - Merdeka 118 Kini Menara Kedua Tertinggi Di Dunia

Pasti ramai yang tahu tentang kewujudan bangunan ikonik Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) iaitu menara Merdeka 118 bukan?

Penyempurnaan puncak menara Merdeka 118 baru-baru ini meletakkan menara itu sebagai menara kedua tertinggi di dunia selepas Burj Khalifa, malah menjadi menara tertinggi di Malaysia serta Asia Tenggara.Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob mengakui bangga kerana puncak menara ini dapat disempurnakan walaupun negara berhadapan dengan pandemik Covid-19.

Ismail Sabri melengkapkan pemasangan puncak Menara Merdeka 118 sebagai simbolik pelancaran di tapak pembinaan projek Merdeka 118 baru-baru ini.
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“Ini bukan sahaja satu pencapaian yang hebat dalam bidang kejuruteraan, malah mengukuhkan lagi kedudukan Malaysia sebagai negara yang moden dan maju.“Saya juga difahamkan, Merdeka 118 akan menjadi menara pertama di Malaysia mencapai tiga penarafan platinum hijau dalam persijilan kelestarian antarabangsa serta persijilan WELL yang berprestij.“Ini menjadikan Merdeka 118 menjadi penanda aras industri di Malaysia sebagai menara ikonik untuk masa depan,” katanya ketika merasmikan majlis pemasangan puncak menara Merdeka 118 baru-baru ini.

Merdeka 118 dilengkapi pelbagai kemudahan dan keistimewaan

Presiden dan Ketua Eksekutif Kumpulan Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn berkata, sejak pembinaannya dimulakan pada 2014, menara tersebut kini sudah siap 85 peratus, dengan pemasangan lantai menara telah mencapai Tingkat 118 manakala pemasangan panel kaca telah dipasang hingga ke Tingkat 114.Menurut beliau, dengan pembangunan seluas 40 ekar, yang mana 50 peratus keluasan tanah tersebut terdiri daripada Stadium Merdeka dan Stadium Negara, penyempurnaan puncak menara Merdeka 118 berketinggian 678.9 meter itu melengkapkan struktur luaran bangunan tersebut.“Ketinggian puncak menara atau spire Merdeka 118 adalah berukuran 160 meter dengan berat 1,015 tan. Berat ini adalah bersamaan dengan berat 852 buah kereta Proton Saga. Ia diperbuat daripada keluli dan panel aluminium, dan tempoh pemasangan mengambil masa tiga bulan.“Penyempurnaan puncak menara ini bukan sahaja menandakan siapnya bahagian struktur luaran terakhir menara Merdeka 118 tetapi juga ketinggian menara yang dinanti-nantikan,” katanya.

Menara Merdeka 118, bangunan kedua tertinggi di dunia selepas Burj Khalifa di Emiriah Arab Bersatu (UAE) dan tertinggi di Asia Tenggara dijangka siap sepenuhnya sebelum akhir tahun 2022.
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Merdeka 118 terletak di lokasi yang sama dengan beberapa bangunan bersejarah negara

Antaranya seperti Stadium Merdeka, Stadium Negara, Victoria Institution dan Stadium Chin Woo yang di mana ianya merupakan titik pertemuan antara kawasan Jalan Petaling, Kampung Attap dan Pudu.Dari arah selatan, presint Merdeka 118 bermula dengan sebuah bangunan anjung tinjau iaitu Look at 118 yang akan menempatkan muzium tekstil, kafe, kedai cenderamata dan anjung tinjau yang sesuai untuk menikmati pemandangan indah menara Merdeka 118.Di sebelah anjung tinjau, akan dibina sebuah masjid yang mampu menampung seramai 3,000 orang jemaah dinamakan Masjid Merdeka. Masjid ini menampilkan reka bentuk bumbung berkekubah yang menerapkan seni bina Islam, manakala menara di sebelah kirinya mengambil inspirasi daripada huruf alif.Di tengah-tengah presint Merdeka 11 adalah sebuah taman yang akan menghidupkan Merdeka 118, di tengah-tengah ekosistem yang rancak dipenuhi dengan budaya, aktiviti santai, hiburan, dan kerja.

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Di bahagian bawah menara, terletaknya sebuah pusat beli-belah yang bersebelahan dengan Stadium Negara, dihubungkan terus dengan stesen MRT Merdeka, malah pengunjung juga boleh menggunakan laluan bawah tanah dari stesen LRT Plaza Rakyat yang akan membawa pelawat ke 118 Mall.Menara Merdeka 118 yang bakal menjadi ibu pejabat baharu PNB itu telah menyediakan sebuah terowong sepanjang 1 kilometer di bawah Jalan Belfield untuk memudahkan perjalanan kereta masuk ke tempat letak kereta dari Jalan Syed Putra di Lebuhraya Persekutuan dan Jalan Istana, malah pengunjung boleh masuk dari Jalan Hang Jebat menggunakan pusingan-U bertingkat.Selain itu, tiga menara kediaman akan dilancarkan pada 2023, dua daripadanya adalah Merdeka Residences dan sebuah lagi adalah Oakwood Premier Serviced Residence serta 17 tingkat tertinggi menara yang akan menempatkan Hotel Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur yang pertama di Malaysia dengan mempunyai 252 buah bilik dan sebuah kolam renang yang tertinggi di Kuala Lumpur di tingkat 99 akan dibuka pada awal 2023.Di puncak menara Merdeka 118 adalah dek pemerhatian tertinggi di Asia Tenggara, membolehkan pengunjung menikmati pemandangan 360 degrees skyline Kuala Lumpur atau melakukan aktiviti menarik seperti berjalan kaki di luar bangunan pada tingkat 117 iaitu Edge Walk atau menaiki tangga dalam Spire Climb.


Anwar Ibrahim: No Decision Yet On Who Will Be Prime Minister

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Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairperson Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said no decision has been made the formation of a new government and on the appointment of Malaysia's 10th Prime Minister

In a press conference in front of the Istana Negara this afternoon, 22 November, after a meeting with Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Anwar said "the prime minister position is empty for now".According to BFM News, he said there is also "no question of forming a minority government" for now.He added that he remains confident that he will secure a simple majority eventually.Meanwhile, Muhyiddin was seen leaving the palace without speaking to the press.

#PRU15 : Belum ada sebarang keputusan daripada Agong mengenai pelantikan Perdana Menteri ke-10 setakat ini - Anwar#PRU15Bernama pic.twitter.com/oxmauWXqWH— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) November 22, 2022

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What Does It Take To Run Your Own Business? We Hear From 12 Malaysian Entrepreneurs

Are you interested in starting your own business?

Maybe you've got a great business idea or are passionate about wanting to help grow a particular field. You might have even already taken that next step further to come up with a proper business plan and start making actual headway towards making your idea a reality.But you've probably also got some concerns. Like how to make sure you don't fail, for one.

In collaboration with MaGIC, we asked some Malaysian entrepreneurs to share some insights and advice on what they think it takes to be successful. Here's what they had to say:

1. "You have to be your own slave first before becoming your own boss"

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"The difference between being a boss in the corporate arena and being your own boss is that you'd have to work even harder than you have to as an employee, handle things that's beyond your job scope, experience, and expertise (and pay grade, whether above or below), and basically put in hard labour from the ground up — even if you could afford to hire help or employees from day one.

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If you don't realise how tough it is to run every single aspect of your business from day one, you'll risk taking things for granted and opening up room for failure."Koh Yung Shen, Founder & Creative Director of The Swagger Salon:The Swagger Salon is an independent and homegrown clothing company. It was established in 2010 as an online local streetwear store and is best known for producing the notorious LANSI clothing brand.

2. "You need the ability to be comfortable with uncertainties and risks"

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"Your product should add value and/or solve an existing problem in the marketplace. If it doesn’t it might be time to revisit the drawing boards."Aaron Woon (pictured above, right), Director & Founder of Frizzle Digital:Frizzle Digital is a digital advertising agency focused on bringing true value experience to customers and building meaningful connections.

3. "Be passionate in what you do, have a vision and never give up"

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"There are bound to be failures, but it's what we do after that setback, that determines whether a person has the entrepreneurial spirit. As long as you are fulfilled with what you are doing, you are considered successful. Also, be humble and be willing to start small, and then grow with the market demand."

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Chrystin Choo (Founder) and Aaron Lam (Co-Founder & Creative Director) of Salt x Paper Stationery & Gifts:Salt x Paper Stationery & Gifts was born out of the couple's love for beautiful paper goods and gorgeous designs. In addition to carrying their own line of stationary, the store also sells other items and feature local brands.

4. "Clearly define what is it you want to do and have a great business model"

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"The business model is at the core of any successful startup, because no matter how cool an idea is or how unique something may seem, a startup must have a viable way of generating revenue.Hire the right people and learn how to be a leader. Getting the right team of people to support you is critical, learning how to form a founding team that can cover the gaps is a crucial skill. And too many entrepreneurs take leadership skills for granted. Leadership is almost 100% about managing people. Having great ideas and a strategic vision won’t get you far if your employees aren’t willing to follow you.

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Finally, make sure you learn as you go. As the business grows and develops, so will the skills needed to manage it. That means, first, the ability to keep learning is very important."Siti Amalina Ariffin, Co-Founder of Roopawan.com:Roopawan.com is an online shopping platform for Muslims that provides halal certified products including attires, health and beauty products, accessories, and also prayer/worship needs.

5. "It takes grit to be successful. It is about taking charge of your environment instead of being a hostage of your situation."

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"We are rewarded by the solutions we solved and not the issues we can think of. Grit creates longevity to our end goal and forces us to respond with creativity to everything that is not in our favour.Be realistic and be patient. Your goal is to build a company that has longevity, which means you need to earn more money than what you spend. Don't just think about the funding you can get, but think about getting the fundamentals right."Adrian Cheong, Founder of The Apothecary Malaysia:The Apothecary Malaysia was founded in 2015; it produces handcrafted, pocket size solid colognes.

6. "Having a business model is not enough to succeed, strong mentality and perseverance are utterly important too"

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"Without a strong mentality, this journey is going to be extra rough for you. Being able to handle rejection gracefully and continuing to try again until you get what your customers want right will be the key to success. It will never be easy.Many believe that entrepreneurial success happens overnight so they can have shorter working hours, more free time and a higher income level. In reality, entrepreneurship means building your business carefully and faithfully day in and day out over a period of years. It also requires strong determination and pouring in 200% more than a normal employee.

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Stay foolish and be desperate; be hungry for your goal. Don’t let anybody turn your dream down as you’re the only one responsible to it." TC Gwi, Founder & Managing Director of Dinez-in:Dinez-in is first fully integrated food ecosystem platform in South East Asia. They are the one-stop-solution for both diners and passionate cooks. Users can book meals, catering, goodies, & classes; they also provide business support to homechefs, restaurants and cafes.

7. "While it may seem glamorous to be your own boss, it is a test of your patience among many other things"

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"So for anyone who wants to go down this path, my advice is to be bold. Believe in yourself, be open to learn, do not shy away from hard work and never give up until you succeed!Have passion and perseverance. You will meet with many roadblocks and setbacks along the way in your entrepreneurial journey however if you can successfully combine both these qualities, no amount of failure can stop you from reaping the rewards of your hard work." Aarti Doshi (pictured above, middle), Co-Founder & Managing Director of Perseid Consultancy Sdn. Bhd.:Perseid Consultancy is a boutique full service agency. Beyond communications, marketing & social media, they also specialise in the concept creation, design, styling, and execution of corporate and social events.

8. "Always keep the following points in mind. You must..."

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"- Dare to take calculated risk- Find a purpose in your passion- Solve the problem and end the blame game- Be persistent and willing to learn- Never feel that you are too good for something- Know your strength and playing field - Play by the rules- Plan-  Know your audience and marketing strategies"

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Daniel Salehuddin (pictured above, right) & Khairul Asyraf Zulkifli (pictured above, left), Co-Founders of Fine Grit Studio:Fine Grit Studio deals with the design and production of custom furniture and other products. The two craftsmen pride themselves in creating high detailing quality products for their customers.

9. "Change your question from 'why?' to 'why not?' Take the risk! The rush of seeing your own ideas and hard work come to life, is just amazing."

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"Never doubt your ideas based on what people say, until you've given it a shot. Always look at your competitors as reference on how to be better, not a threat. Lastly, the journey is not going to be paved with rainbows and unicorns. Add loads of fun and quirkiness when needed and know how to enjoy it."Tanya Kamallini, Founder of FamGlam Studios:FamGlam Studios is a homestyle, child friendly photography studio based in Bangsar. Their services cover a wide range, including family, pregnancy, baby, personality, corporate, outdoor events and wedding photographs.

10. "You can't always control what happens around you, but you can always control how you react to challenges that come your way"

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"Whatever that can go wrong, will go wrong. And what usually works fine also sometimes goes wrong! The journey has its peaks and valleys, and there will come many times where you'll feel like throwing in the towel.When a tough situation hits: plan, execute and weather the storm. It's in these challenges and failures you'll learn and grow the most.

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We live in a golden age where it's easier than ever to start a business. It always seems daunting at first, so take your idea and break it down to small manageable and actionable tasks. The key is to take action and get started!"Justin Lee, Founder of Currynoodles Posters:Currynoodles Posters was founded to bring in original high-quality posters and merchandise to the Malaysian market. They carry more than 600 unique products spanning from TV series, movies, comics, scenery, art, music and many more.

11. "Perseverance and loving what you do are what it takes to be successful"

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"You should also manage your cashflow wisely and focus on the business that you are getting into, don't get distracted with what others are doing."Amelina Izreen & Norhanim, Co-Founders of Baby Dots:Baby Dots is an online shop and physical retail outlet selling premium baby products from brands that are usually hard to come by in Malaysia. The products they carry are handpicked by the 2 founders and mostly vouched for from personal experience.

12. "You will need to be a risk taker and know how to seek and grab opportunities"

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"Do things that you have passion for and you will never have to work your whole life again,  because you'll wake up every day to something that you love doing."Nizam Abdullah, Founder/Sculptor/Artist of Nizamsculpture Studio:Nizamsculpture Studio specialises in designing and building sculptures. They also provide professional consultation, custom made furniture and artwork, as well as mural and air brush services.

Looking for training programs and workshops to help you become a successful business owner? Learn more through the Educ8 program  by MaGIC

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Educ8 aims to create, develop, and nurture homegrown talent by providing direct and easy access to quality entrepreneurship training programs across Malaysia.In connecting entrepreneurs with MaGIC’s network of endorsed educators, participants will be empowered through learning about the necessary knowledge and equipped with skills that will be essential in helping them in their journey to success.

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Educ8's various programs caters to aspiring entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs, and SMEs at every growth stage and with varying skill levels. So no matter what stage of entrepreneurship you're at, there's a suitable program for you.The focus is to develop knowledge and build capability in the following domains:management, technology, finance, design, legal, marketing, sales, and strategic business growth and innovation.

To kickstart the program, MaGIC is conducting 2-hour free preview sessions that will provide you with an insight into the actual courses or workshops

To make sure you don't miss out, stay tuned to their Facebook page for details and updates on these upcoming preview sessions.

Click here to find out more about Educ8 and check out the various programs they have on offer

Those with an entrepreneurial spirit should definitely go for the upcoming MaGIC Academy Symposium:

                What To Expect At The MaGIC Academy Symposium And Startup Career Fair This Year

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"I Went To The Toilet 20 Times A Day" - M'sian Colorectal Cancer Survivor Shares Her Story

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Did you know that Cancer Survivors Month falls in June every year?

Cancer Survivors Month is a celebration of those who have survived cancer, while also serving as an inspiration to others who are going through their cancer journey. According to Globocan 2020, there are over 128,000 patients who passed the five-year survival rate in Malaysia prevalent five-year cancer patients in Malaysia, but over the years, many have overcome their cancer and are living their best lives.In fact, studies have shown that those who detected their colorectal cancer early have a five-year survival rate of 67.9%. That's why it's important to have regular checkups, in order to detect any health potential issues before they become a problem.

In conjunction with Cancer Survivors Month, we collaborated with AIA and spoke to a cancer survivor who shared her inspiring story:

Meet Dr Choo Mei Sze, a Youth Ambassador for the National Cancer Society of Malaysia, an entrepreneur, and a speaker. She is also a colorectal cancer survivor.

Dr Choo was diagnosed with colorectal cancer back in 2014, when the doctors found a malignant tumour in her colon.Speaking to SAYS, she shared that she had always led a healthy lifestyle, and never expected that she would be hit with a serious illness.

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In the lead up to her diagnosis, Dr Choo had minor symptoms such as the occasional diarrhoea and feeling fatigued after meals, but she attributed those symptoms to stress, in addition to her constant travelling to the US for her PhD. "I was having symptoms like diarrhoea once a month. I was also losing weight though I was already very thin at that time. I lost about 1-2kg then, but I attributed that to stress," said Dr Choo. When her diarrhoea became persistent, Dr Choo consulted two different general practitioners, both of which prescribed her medicine that did not work.

After three consecutive weeks of having diarrhoea, her father decided that it was time to take her to a gastroenterologist, a doctor who specialises in digestive health

The gastroenterologist first attributed her condition to H. Pylori, a type of invasive bacteria that lives in the stomach. But her father insisted on having a colonoscopy done to be certain of the cause of her persistent diarrhoea. That's when they discovered that there was a tumour in her colon.Suspecting that the tumour may be malignant, her doctor conducted a biopsy, in which the results confirmed that the tumour was indeed cancerous.

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Upon receiving the news, Dr Choo shared that she was in shock and disbelief, and simply couldn't register anything her doctor said after that.  "The doctor came in looking very worried. And I couldn't register anything else he said when I heard the word 'biopsy.' I was shocked. From H. Pylori and nothing, to possibly having cancer." When asked about what were the available options to treat her cancer, Dr Choo shared that there was only one sure option – surgery.Five days later, she underwent her surgery, which removed most of her rectum and 12cm of her colon.

The surgery was successful, but Dr Choo's battle was far from over

Little did she know that she had to wear a colostomy bag (an external plastic bag that collects faecal matters from the digestive system) for two months. "When I woke up from sedation, there was something sticking out of my body, which was my intestine in a bag. So, in the hospital, it was still manageable because the nurses would help me change [the bag]."I couldn't eat or drink anything because my tummy made noises. And basically, [I did] not move much, so that was still okay."

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"But when I checked out, that's when it became serious. I had to change the bag on my own and tend to the wound by myself. That was the most difficult part. I couldn't change the bag for the first two weeks because my intestines were swollen."At that time, Dr Choo's boyfriend (now husband) and her mother were there to help her out, but it was still challenging for all of them."It was very gross. Because you can't control what comes out. You cannot even control the sound."To make things worse, the bag's adhesive did not stick to her stomach because she had rashes all over her skin. As a result, she would often wake up in the morning to a stained bed.

After her recovery from the first surgery, Dr Choo went through her second surgery to rejoin what was left of her rectum and colon

"That itself was another challenge. After the surgery, I had to readjust to new bowel movements, where I went to the toilet almost 20 times a day for over a year.""So, I hardly went out. Or if I [did] go out, I went to places that had clean toilets."

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Dr Choo shared that today, she still goes to the toilet about five times a day, a significant improvement from when she was recovering from her second surgery.Now, she continues to lead a healthy lifestyle by being extremely careful with what she eats and working out five times a week."I would say I was living a healthy lifestyle before this, but I lead an even healthier life now. I also meditate every day to help me calm my mind."

When asked about what kept her going during her battle with cancer, Dr Choo shared that it was her motto, plus her loved ones who helped her power through

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During her recovery from the first surgery, an incident with her boyfriend made her realise that in order to overcome her obstacle, she needed to accept her fate."I had an incident with my boyfriend. He tried to change the bag. By the third time, the faeces were on his hands and then he touched his nose. It was really gross. And the smell was really bad.""That night, I remember crying and by the next day, I told myself, 'I'm gonna be stronger than I was yesterday.' And that motto helped me through the colossally bad period."

Dr Choo also shared that when it came to financial concerns, her insurance policy helped her greatly

As a cancer survivor, Dr Choo shared that her insurance policy is still beneficial and helpful, as she still needs to go for checkups every year, which racks her medical bills to up to RM15,000 a year."I cannot stress how important critical illness and medical protection is. I tell this to everyone I meet, especially younger people who don't have insurance. I stress the importance of it because you don't know what could happen in the future."

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Since her recovery, Dr Choo has been living each day as it comes

She truly appreciates the people who support and care about her, and makes the effort to be grateful for everything around her, including the smallest things such as going out for a walk. Married with no kids, Dr Choo also spends a lot of her time leading cancer support groups and organising talks for cancer patients.

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Making it her mission to raise awareness on health and cancer, Dr Choo also gives speeches in universities and support groups, and has even represented the country in events overseas.When the first Movement Control Order (MCO) was implemented back in March last year, Dr Choo spearheaded her online talk show, Talking 'Life' with Mei Sze, where she conducted Q&A sessions with her followers. As time went by, she began to interview experts on various topics based on the theme of the month. When asked to share her advice with everyone, Dr Choo said that acceptance is key.

			"To everyone who is going through very difficult stages in their journey, [know that] acceptance is key. If you don't accept it or if you keep fighting it and asking 'Why me?', it will never help you get better. Accepting what you have helps you get better."
        Dr Choo Mei Sze

So, taking charge of your future is important. You may not know what the future holds, therefore it's never too early to be prepared for it.
Health risks and critical illnesses like cancer are hard to predict, which is why AIA is committed to being with you every step of the way in your health and wellness journey.

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AIA's Total Health Solution is a new and refreshed ecosystem, designed to support Malaysians in their journey whilst helping them live healthier, longer, and better lives. Whether you have just gotten married, are at the peak of your career, or are planning to retire soon, it's never too late to get yourself protected for that added peace of mind. Total Health Solution is built upon the foundation of three key pillars, in line with AIA's promise of being there for you not just for 'one day' or 'just in case', but for 'every day.' Check out the key pillars: 1. Live Well - Get rewarded for staying healthy with AIA Vitality, the insurance's unique health programme 2. Protect Well - Stay protected with AIA's comprehensive life, critical illness, and medical plans3. Get Well - Get personalised advice and support from diagnosis to recovery with AIA's Personal Medical Case Management service, should you be diagnosed with a serious medical condition

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You can also find out more about Dr Choo Mei Sze by following her on Facebook and Instagram.The information provided is for educational and communication purposes only and it should not be construed as personal medical advice. Information published in this article is not intended to replace, supplant or augment a consultation with a health professional regarding the reader’s own medical care.


[VIDEO] Baby Caught By Man After Falling From 2nd Floor Window In Midst Of A Thunderstorm

This is the astonishing moment a one-year-old baby tumbled from a second floor window – and was expertly caught by a passerby. CCTV footage shows two men in the midst of a thunderstorm with their arms outstretched as the child clambers onto a window ledge.

Heart-in-mouth moment: Two men look up in horror as a baby teeters on a second-storey window ledge seconds before falling off
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As the men position themselves, residents place cardboard and a sofa on the ground.

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Fortunately the naked infant did not touch the ground – and landed straight in the arms of one of the men

Terrifying: The men brace themselves to catch the baby as it drops into view in the CCTV footage
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A woman presumed to be his mother, distraught, then rushes up to gather her mercifully uninjured child
The incident occurred in Zhongshan City of Guangdong Province, Euronews reports.

The baby is cradled by a woman, believed to its mother, after the incident
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One of the men, identified only as Mr Li, told China’s CCTV:

"I didn't think too much at the time. I was just afraid of failing to catch him. Some people put down cardboard to avoid serious injuries to the baby if I fail to catch him," said Li. "It was nothing but human instinct to do so," he added.

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Maybank Celebrates Malaysian Unsung Heroes In Their New National Day Videos

This Spotlight is sponsored by Maybank.

The most patriotic holidays of the year are right around the corner and it's got us feeling so much love for our beautiful country and fellow Malaysians <3

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Maybank has decided to get in the spirit of the upcoming celebrations by launching MYStories, a brand new YouTube video series

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Consisting of five short episodes, the series not only honours the unsung heroes of Malaysia, but also provides a platform for Malaysians to share their stories.

In telling the stories of these unsung heroes, the sacrifices they have made and the barriers they have broken for the love of their country and fellow man, Maybank hopes to encourage Malaysians to step out of their comfort zones and be spurred into action

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Their impressive contributions to society will serve as a reminder to all of us that selfless acts of kindness can come from anyone. This touching message is in line with Maybank's core mission of humanising financial services as well as with the Group's TIGER values of teamwork, integrity, passion for growth, excellence and efficiency, and building long-term relationships.

Meet the inspiring people that Maybank has chosen to highlight:

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1. Major Wong: A war veteran who regularly puts his men before himself to ensure their safety. With the belief that race and religion play no part in combat, Major Wong embodies the spirit of teamwork and integrity  while fighting for his men and country.

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2. Sergeant Adenan: A heroic war veteran who fought bravely alongside Major Wong and a proud Sarawakian, he was one of the first from his hometown to serve in the army. Badly injured during one of his missions, he owes his life to Major Wong who made an unprecedented decision to prioritise medical attention to him. Still an unwavering patriot at heart, Sergeant Adenan believes that regardless of race, religion and culture, members of the army are ultimately part of one unit that support each other in the fight for their country.

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3. Swarn Singh: He started losing his sight after a fall from a height of 18 metres. This brought unfamiliar challenges into his life, but that did not discourage him from living to the fullest. That defining moment inspired him to help the visually-impaired community. Swarn is steadfast in his belief that everything happens for a reason, and believes he became blind to help others in similar situations.

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4. Siti Rahayu Bahari: The co-founder of Buku Jalanan Chow Kit, dedicates her time towards providing free education to the homeless, the poor, and the stateless. She maintains that literacy and education from a young age can help children grow into better people, contributing to a better society. According to Siti, everyone on Earth was sent down with a purpose, and hers is to help improve the lives of the disadvantaged.

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5. Medina Zaharah Onn: At only 11 years old, she is one of the youngest role models and says that anyone can make a difference - you just have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. From the age of six, Medina has spent her time teaching life skills to special needs young adults and raising awareness on the plight of endangered animals. She hopes to bring forth the message of equality in society regardless of capabilities. Her family also shares the same passion, and together, they spend their free time working towards this mission.

Watch the first episode of MYStories below:

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Stay tuned for the rest of the episodes coming soon!

Maybank wishes all Malaysians a very happy National Day and Malaysia Day ahead! And remember guys, everyone can make a difference.

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Perak Man Arrested For Threatening To Wipe His Son's Faeces On A Policeman

A 36-year-old man in Perak was arrested yesterday, 18 June after threatening to wipe his son's faeces on a traffic police officer

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According to Sinar Harian, the incident occurred on Jalan Idris in Kuala Kangsar at around 10.20am yesterday. Traffic policemen were present at the scene of the incident for the recent Op Penguatkuasa Lalulintas.

The man was initially stopped by officers for not wearing his seat belt

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Sinar Harian reported Kuala Kangsar OCPD ACP Razali Ibrahim as saying that the 36-year-old was handed a summon for the offence. "The suspect suddenly said, 'Didn't you know my son just took a dump, wipe it on you only you know, you don't have brain is it, you wait I'll cast black magic on you'," Razali was quoted as saying by Sinar Harian.The man also threatened the police officer by saying "it only takes RM5 to cast black magic".

The man has since been arrested by the police

The Star reported that the suspect was brought to the Kuala Kangsar district police headquarters for further investigation. He is being probed under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation.


Tahukah Anda, Ada 14 Hero Malaysia Di Sebalik Struktur Binaan Menara Jam Mekah

Beberapa hari lalu, viral di laman Facebook apabila seorang pengguna laman sosial itu mendedahkan sekumpulan rakyat Malaysia yang merupakan hero sebenar di sebalik pembinaan struktur menara jam di Mekah

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Post tersebut telah dibuat oleh Amera Sabrena Ahmad Sobri pada 18 Mei lalu dan nampaknya menerima respon positif daripada netizen yang rata-rata berbangga dengan sekumpulan rakyat Malaysia tersebut.

Menurut Sabrena, kedatangan Ramadan bulan hadapan genap 6 tahun penghijrahan mereka satu kumpulan berkhidmat di Mekah Al-Mukarramah

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Istimewa kedatangan Ramadan bulan hadapan genap 6 tahun penghijrahan mereka satu kumpulan kerja rakyat Malaysia dibawah syarikat yang sama ke Tanah Suci Mekah. Sepanjang khidmat mencurah jasa dan keringat ini juga mereka meninggalkan isteri, anak dan ahli keluarga tercinta di Malaysia.

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Kumpulan ini adalah tunjang utama mempertaruh nyawa menggalas tugas bagi pemasangan komponen dan struktur bahan binaan Menara Jam Diraja Abraj Al Bait

Sedikit pengenalan umum buat semua mengenali disebalik tabir bukan sahaja bagi projek Mataf Sementara (Temporary Mataf), malah mereka adalah tunjang utama mempertaruh nyawa menggalas tugas bagi pemasangan komponen dan struktur bahan binaan Menara Jam Diraja Abraj Al Bait. Wargakerja yang terlibat bukan sekadar panjat-panjat biasa ya, lebih 10 tahun pengalaman & diiktiraf International Climber.

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Bertugas & beribadah menghadap Kaabah.
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Pemandangan kawasan Masjidil Haram pada waktu malam.
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Jadi siapakah mereka ini? Mari kami perkenalkan.

1. Haji Hairul Nizam, Melaka - Pengurus Tapak Projek

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2. Haji Armiazizul Arifin, Melaka - Senior Supervisor / Professional Climber

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3. Haji Zulkefli Sulaiman, Melaka - Senior Supervisor / Professional Climber

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4. Haji Mohd Najib Ahmad, Melaka - Supervisor / Professional Climber

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5. Haji Armiazizuddin Arifin, Melaka - Supervisor / Profesional Climber

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6. Haji Mohd Zaidi Abu Shah, Melaka - Supervisor / Professional Climber

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7. Haji Hashim Ripin, Melaka - Supervisor / Professional Climber

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8. Haji Mohamed Norhisam Hashim, Melaka - Supervisor / Professional Climber

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9. Haji Ramli Sehad, Melaka - Supervisor / Professional Climber

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10. Haji Mohd Anuar Abu, Melaka - Supervisor / Professional Climber

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11. Haji Muliana Ahmad, Melaka - Supervisor / Professional Climber

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12. Haji Sabri Jaka, Kelantan - Supervisor / Professional Climber

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13. Haji Mohd Hamka, Selangor - Supervisor

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14. Haji Mohd Airhan Rasullan - Supervisor

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Haji Armiazizul, 16 tahun pengalaman sebagai seorang climber sedang menjalankan tugas

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Mereka mempertaruh nyawa pada ketinggian 601 meter demi menggalas tugas dan tanggungjawab

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Aspek keselamatan amat dititikberatkan. Inilah kepakaran dan ketelitian sebagai seorang climber

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Haji Mohd Najib sewaktu operasi pemasangan komponen jam

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Walaupun jauh bekerja, mereka masih tidak melupakan tanah air tercinta

Malaysia Tanah Kelahiranku!
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Sewaktu operasi pemasangan komponen Menara Jam Abraj Al Bait

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Buat pengetahuan anda, mereka terlibat dalam tiga projek mega di Mekah. Pertama adalah projek  Menara Jam Abraj Al Bait pada tahun 2010 sehingga 2013

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Projek kedua adalah Mataf sementara yang siap dibina pada September 2013 dan operasi membuka semula struktur binaan siap sepenuhnya pada 29 April 2016 (24 hari, 24 jam waktu bekerja)

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Dan kini projek ketiga adalah projek pemasangan crescent pada Dome Shamia Expansions

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Bertugas menghadap Kaabah. Satu pengalaman luar biasa MashaAllah

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Moga-moga usaha dan pengorbanan mereka ini mendapat rahmat dan berkat daripada Allah s.w.t. In shaa Allah. =)

Semoga usaha dan pengorbanan mereka ini mendapat rahmat dan ganjaran Allah di Akhirat, dibawah lindungan dan rahmat Allah, walaupun mungkin tidak dipandang di mata manusia. Jika terlihat kelibat mereka yang biasanya take a break dekat Restoran Malaysia DSaji, Aras 2 Safwa Tower yang dibuka 24 jam (bagi yang merindui teh tarik & roti canai kunjungi lah Dsaji) tegur dan selfie lah ya, semuanya ramah belaka! Kita kan 1 Malaysia!

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This 9-Year-Old Is The Only Malaysian Top 20 Finalist In UNICEF's Comic Contest

Meet Emerson Chong. This artsy nine-year-old is about to make a name for himself in the comic book world, having just been announced as the only Malaysian finalist in UNICEF's inaugural 'Climate! Comic! Contest!'

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The UNICEF Climate! Comic! Contest! was created to inspire and engage children and youth to take climate action through comic design. Launched for the very first time this year, children and youth up to 25 years old were invited to design and submit a comic character with special powers to fight climate change.

Emerson's superhero 'Earth Boy' was shortlisted for the Top 20 out of almost 3,000 submissions from participants across 99 countries. Emerson is also one of the two youngest finalists in the list!

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Earth Boy is the alter ego of a young scientist who gained superpowers after accidentally spilling a potion on himself. Earth Boy can fly, create trees, generate winds, and blast water from his hands. The top superheroes, including Emerson's creation, will be presented at the currently ongoing COP23 in Bonn, Germany to the UN Membership, broadcasted on Bonn public transport, and displayed at the conference.

He might still be in primary school, but Emerson is already a published author and cartoonist, having launched an illustrated children's storybook earlier this year and a mini comic book last year

Emerson (right) with his older brother Sheldon (left), who is also a cartoonist.
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Emerson has also won several prizes for his art, most notably the Best Poster Award for the National Space Challenge 2017 Poster Contest (Primary School category), which was organised by Planetarium Negara and Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI), and emerging as Champion in an International Children Drawing Contest (2017) by JCI Malaysia.

Emerson with his winning entry for the National Space Challenge 2017 Poster Contest.
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Together with his 11-year-old brother Sheldon, who is also a cartoonist, Emerson has facilitated several cartooning and comic drawing workshops for the past three years

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He hit a milestone last year when he was invited to conduct Creative Cartooning Workshops for almost 100 secondary students at the Young Changemakers Summit 2016.

Emerson at the Young Changemakers Summit 2016.
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And now, Emerson needs your help! To win the contest and make Earth Boy a real comic book hero, he needs your votes.

The entry that receives the most votes will get to work with a professional team to produce their own comic book, which will be launched on Earth Day, 22 April 2018. To vote, head over to the Climate! Comic! Contest! website here and click on the entry titled 'EARTH BOY' to vote for Emerson. You will be required to key in your e-mail address to verify your vote. Each person is eligible for one vote per day.


"Dari Neraka" - Tinggalkan Kencing Dalam Botol, Penyewa Pengotor Ini Terpaksa Dihalau

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Setiap tuan rumah yang menyewakan rumah pasti mengharapkan rumahnya dijaga dengan baik oleh penyewa

Iyalah, bukan senang nak menjaga keadaan rumah seperti yang asal jika sudah disewakan kepada orang. Tambahan lagi, kalau dapat penyewa dari 'neraka'.Sama seperti video yang tular sebuah video di TikTok apabila seroang tuan rumah mengadu rumah sewanya kotor telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @amirulrizalmaruhan #fyp #fyp #fypage #fypviral #penyewapengotor #penyewapuaka  bunyi asal - Rizalmaruhan Sahlan - Rizalmaruhan Sahlan

Keadaan bilik tunggang langgang, siap ada sisa makanan dan kencing dalam botol

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang tuan rumah sedang merakam keadaan bilik yang disewakan kepada penyewa. Apa yang lebih mencuri tumpuan adalah apabila dia mendapati bilik itu sangat kotor dan busuk. Bilik itu dilihat sangat bersepah dengan pelbagai sampah. Bukan setakat itu, malah ada sisa makanan seperti tulang ikan atas pinggan. Tuan rumah juga mendapati terdapat botol air yang dipenuhi dengan kencing manusia. Lihat video sambungan itu di bawah:

  @amirulrizalmaruhan #fyp #fypage #fypviral #penyewapengotor #penyewapuaka #foryou  Gadis Dan Bunga - Rahimah Rahim

"Aku pelik lah macam mana orang boleh hidup macam ni, dah lah duduk rumah orang" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih 69K tontonan, 2K tanda suka dan 600 komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut merasa pelik dengan perangai penyewa itu. Malah, ramai yang memberikan pelbagai reaksi. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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You Can Turn Plastic Bottles And Aluminum Cans Into Gold With This Local Vending Machine

A new recycling campaign is launching this July and it will give Malaysians gold in exchange for one plastic bottle or aluminium can

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Local fintech company HelloGold has partnered with KLEAN reverse-vending machines to embark on a recycling campaign that will give Malaysians 0.00059 grams of investment-grade gold in exchange for a plastic bottle or aluminium can.

The exchange will be available at 40 dedicated machines across the Klang Valley by July. The company is looking to install 500 more nationwide by year-end.

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To successfully complete the exchange, users are required to download the HelloGold app and register for an account.Users will get in-app credits after depositing their trash into the machine, after which they can choose to convert the credits into gold. VulcanPost reported that users won't be able to see or hold the gold in person as it will be stored safely in a vault in Singapore.

Both companies are hoping that this campaign will encourage Malaysians to recycle more

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"Emerging economies across Asia are dealing with increasing plastic use and consumption. Without adequate recycling infrastructure or habits in place, these plastics end up in landfills and oceans destroying the environment. HelloGold’s partnership with KLEAN will incentivise people to clean up the environment while accessing new financial products such as gold," said CEO and co-founder of HelloGold, Robin Lee.Nick Boden, CEO of KLEAN reiterated on Lee's point, "Plastic waste is increasing around the world, yet recycling rates remain low. Through this partnership, we aim to encourage greater recycling by showing Malaysians the potential wealth and money that lies around our communities, in our landfills and floats in our oceans."

You can download the HelloGold app on Google Playstore or the App Store. For more details about the campaign, visit HelloGold's official website here.


This Virtual Street Food Festival Has Limited-Edition Food Collabs & Delivers To Your Home

FOODIES, rejoice!! :DDD
Tiger Beer is launching Tiger Street Food Virtual Festival – the world’s first fully-immersive, 3D, online street food festival experience.

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Tiger Beer is known for regularly hosting large-scale street food festivals, complete with games, activities, live performances, and a great selection of street food. But this year, they are taking the street food festival experience to the next level: from the streets, and onto your screens.

What's really amazing about this street food festival is that it's unlike any other "virtual festival". You'll literally get to explore a whole virtual world designed to showcase the best of street food!

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Starting from 6 November, the Tiger Street Food Virtual Festival will be happening 11am to 9pm every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until the end of the month. The best part is that the festival is free to attend. You don't even need to download anything to join the fun - just open a browser on your smartphone or laptop to explore the festival.You can register for it here. Be the first 10,000 to sign up and earn a free 320ml can of Tiger Crystal, redeemable with any purchase from a vendor at the festival.

Here's a first look at the Tiger Street Food Virtual Festival:

1. You get to customise your own 3D avatar and interact with other festival-goers in real-time

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The first thing you do in the festival is create a 3D avatar to represent yourself in the virtual world. You can customise your gender, hairstyle, and clothing to perfect your look – it's like creating your own character for an online RPG.Once that's done, you'll land at Street Food Central.

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This is where everything happens. You can interact with other festival-goers via chat, play games to win rewards, find exclusive Happy Hour promotions, and discover one of the virtual food streets.

2. Explore and order all kinds of yummy street food at Kuala Lumpur Street, Selangor Street, or Penang Street

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Each virtual food street is filled with an ever-changing array of vendors based in these localities, serving up menus created just for the Tiger Street Food Virtual Festival. Throughout November, the festival will feature a total of 88 different vendors!Anyone can take a walk through these streets to explore some of the best street food vendors Malaysia has to offer. Just walk up to one of the stalls, and tap on it to browse through their menus and uncover their limited-edition dishes.

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If you stay in selected areas like Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and Penang, it gets even better. As long as you are within a 15km radius of the vendor, you can order these delights to your doorstep while exploring the festival. Thanks to DeliverEat, the official delivery partner for the festival, you can also track your food orders.

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We ordered some belacan fried chicken wings, jiu hu char, and kiap pao, a.k.a. mantou buns stuffed with shredded pork, and OMG the food was damn sedap weiiiii!The funny thing is that we never even heard of the restaurant Tau Ke before, and we would've never gotten the chance to try it if not for this food festival. Plus, everything arrived within 45 minutes and came nicely packed - they even separated all the condiments so the dishes wouldn't get soggy.

3. Don't miss out on limited edition dishes and special food collabs

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You'll also want to keep an eye out for some of the brand new, limited edition creations infused with Tiger Beer or Tiger Crystal, and even crossover collaborations with other vendors, e.g. the ‘Hainanburg’, a collaboration by Yut Kee x myBurgerLab. Just look for "Tiger Exclusive Dish" when you're scrolling through the menu.Want something to pair with all this delicious street food? You can order Tiger Beer or Tiger Crystal directly from vendors, either as an add-on or as part of a combo. Plus, combo meals come with a free set of Tiger Street Food chopsticks, with two exclusive designs to collect.Before checking out, don't forget to use any promo codes you have to get extra discounts or freebies.

4. Play mini-games to earn promo codes and stand a chance to win free cartons of Tiger Crystal

Back at Street Food Central, you can play two games hosted by familiar faces – YouTuber Lizz Chloe (or Dumpling Soda) and Harvinth Skin.Lizz Chloe's game, The Tiger Beer Hunt, will make you race around Street Food Central collecting hidden bottles of Tiger Beer before the 60-second timer runs out.

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The Tiger Crystal Mountain Climber Challenge, hosted by Harvinth Skin, will test your reflexes with an adrenaline-pumping mountain climb. Dodge obstacles, snowballs, and Yetis while you collect bottles of ice-cold Tiger Crystal on your race to the top.

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Each day, the first 100 people to collect all eight bottles in The Tiger Beer Hunt will win a promo code for RM5 off any F&B purchase at the festival.For The Tiger Crystal Mountain Climber Challenge, the first 88 people to score 300 points each day will win a promo code for RM5 off any F&B purchase at the festival. The three players with the highest scores at the end of November will each win a 24-can carton of Tiger Crystal.

5. Save RM30 with the 'Happy Hour' promotion when you buy Tiger Beer or Tiger Crystal between 3pm to 5pm

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Another cool thing you'll find at Street Food Central is the virtual Drinkies Bar. Here, you can order chilled Tiger Beer to be delivered right to your home in just a few clicks. From 3pm to 5pm, you'll even get an RM30 discount when you purchase at least RM150 of Tiger Beer or Tiger Crystal.

6. Overwhelmed by all the food choices? KL Foodie has got you covered with each week's top 10 picks!

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If you're not sure what food to order, be sure to visit KL Foodie's character at Street Food Central. Each week, he will show you a list of 10 must-try dishes – some are crowd favourites or hidden gems, while others are limited-edition creations exclusive to the festival.

To kick off the Tiger Street Food Virtual Festival, Malaysian hip hop artist Namewee will be beaming in all the way from Taiwan for an exclusive live performance

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Make sure to register ahead of time and tune in for this exclusive opening performance at 7pm on Friday, 6 November!

Registration for the Tiger Street Food Virtual Festival is now open. Head over to their website to sign up today!

The first 10,000 people to register will earn a free 320ml can of Tiger Crystal, redeemable with any purchase from a vendor at the festival. Plus, the first 1,000 people to successfully refer five friends using their unique referral code will be rewarded with a free six-pack of Tiger Crystal!

The festival officially opens its doors at 11am on 6 November, Friday. Get ready to take street food from the streets and to your screens!

To find out more about the Tiger Street Food Virtual Festival, head over to their website. Stay up to date with the latest information about Tiger Beer and Tiger Crystal on Facebook Instagram.

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*The Tiger Street Food Virtual Festival is strictly for non-Muslims aged 21 and above only. As a reminder, the legal drinking age in Malaysia is 21 years old. That means you need to be at least 21 and a non-Muslim in order to buy and consume alcohol. Remember to always drink responsibly and in moderation. Do not drink and drive.


[VIDEO] Can Malaysians Guess What's In The KFC Zero Chicken Burger?

Gais, have y'all heard that KFC has a new Zero Chicken Burger? :O

It is a plant-based and meatless burger that packs all the wonderful goodness of Colonel’s secret recipe of 11 Herbs and Spices.We just had to try it for ourselves! But of course, cannot just try like that lah, hehehe, there's always a twist ;)

Not only did we make our colleagues try it blindfolded, they also didn't actually know what they were eating and had to guess the ingredients!
Watch the full video below to see what went down:

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It was all fun and games at first, with Gwen and Nicky just happily nomming away on the yummy burger

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Gwen: "Oh my god!"Nicky: "Mmm, it's spicyyyyy!"Gwen: "Oh my god, that's so good! Like actually so good!""Nicky: "OMG, it really is."Gwen: "I REALLY LIKE IT!"

So, of course, we had to mess with their minds a bit muahahahaha ;)

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Producer: "Y'know, they say crocodile tastes like chicken..."Gwen: "Shut... shut up."Nicky: "No way lah! Come on!"Gwen: "It's like weird, like kangaroo or something."Nicky: "Ewwwww!"

But issokai, we told them the truth in the end and they were shooookk at how the meatless patty tasted exactly like chicken

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Nicky: "It looks like chicken..."Gwen: "It tastes like chicken!"Nicky: "If I gave it to you, and like, I didn't tell you what it was, you'd think it's chicken."Gwen: "I wouldn't even know! Like... yeah. It's like 'winner winner chicken dinner' but without the chicken!"

In collaboration with meat substitute brand Quorn, The KFC Zero Chicken Burger carries a halal-certified meat-free patty

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The patty is high in protein, high in fibre, low in saturated fat, and contains no cholesterol.In addition to the meat-free patty that's coated in KFC's secret recipe of 11 Herbs and Spices and fried to golden perfection, the burger is also topped with a slice of cheese and freshly shredded lettuce, as well as drizzled with Spicy BBQ sauce and mayonnaise, all between a toasted sesame bun. Enjoy 100% Original Recipe satisfaction in every bite, mmmmm!Although the KFC Zero Chicken Burger is meant for KFC lovers to enjoy a meat-free burger, it is neither vegan nor vegetarian. This is because it is freshly prepared with the same cooking equipment used to prepare other KFC products.

Enjoy it à la carte or in a combo with Crispier Fries and a beverage, starting from only RM12.99

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The burger will only be available in KFCs nationwide for a limited time only and while stocks last, so you gotta hurry and try it before it's gone!

Get the KFC Zero Chicken Burger contactless with Self Collect or Delivery via KFC App. Also available for Takeaway and Drive-Thru from your nearest KFC.


[VIDEO] We Tried Singing Christmas Songs And Things Just Got So, So Messy...

In the spirit of Christmas, we tested how good our colleagues were at remembering lyrics to popular Christmas songs

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The crew played to them a line from a Christmas song and they each had to continue singing the lyrics to the song. If anyone got it wrong, they were punished with whipped cream to the face!

And after a while, some went a little crazy...

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Think you can remember the lyrics? Watch the full video and play along! :)

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Fed Up With Sexist Remarks, Women MPs Are Now Calling For A Female Speaker In Parliament

According to Free Malaysia Today, female members of the Parliament think it is high time to appoint a female speaker in the Dewan Rakyat after years of tolerating sexist remarks

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The Dewan Rakyat has not had a female speaker or deputy speaker since 1959.

MP Zuraida Kamaruddin said that culprits are often let off the hook with barely a slap on the wrist, despite the Dewan Rakyat's rules that no representative should make sexist remarks

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"The speaker and his deputies see sexist comments as something trivial because they do not understand how this can hurt women's feelings," said the Ampang MP."As long as there is a speaker who is insensitive, women MPs will not see our rights upheld." "I think if there is a woman in the Dewan, the men will show more respect in the house and be careful before saying something," she added.

Wanita MCA chief Heng Seai Kee shared Zuraida's sentiments, contending that, "Women are equally qualified as men for the job"

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"A woman speaker or deputy should not be there just because they are sensitive in handling or stopping sexist remarks. Sensitivity should be applied across genders," she added.

Sexist comments made in Parliament over the years have been highly publicised, especially those by "repeat offender" Bung Moktar Radin

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More than a decade ago, the Kinabatang MP controversially told DAP MP Fong Po Kuan that she "leaked every month", referring to the women’s menstrual cycle while debating the leaking roof issue in Parliament.Other notably sexist remarks made by Bung in Parliament include when he told opposition MP Zuraida that he pitied her husband for having a fierce wife like her in 2015, and when he exclaimed that, "If a woman is not pretty, even if she is nude, who would want her?" in 2017.

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Heartwarming Photo Shows Officer Spending Last National Day Parade Together With K9 Doggo

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A heartwarming photo of a Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) officer and his K9 partner went viral over the weekend

The photo, posted by non-governmental organisation Panggilan Pertiwi, was taken at the Hari Kebangsaan parade in Kuala Lumpur last Wednesday, 31 August.In the album that has over 50 photos of the parade, the one of the handler and his dog sharing a precious moment at a public walkway in the city, presumably after the celebrations were over, melted many hearts on social media.It garnered over 3,900 likes and over 1,000 shares, with netizens commending the photographers for the wonderful shot.

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The photo also caught the attention of the military officer himself, who thanked the photographers for immortalising such a special moment to him

Commenting on the Facebook album, it is revealed that the officer is Corporal Walensten and his K9 companion is Loki.The officer said, "Thank you. I want to tell you that the person in this picture is me with my dog, Loki, and this is our last independence celebration because we will be parting ways soon.""We have faced the minefields of life together over the years and he is my true friend."He added that they will be parting because his service is coming to an end, while Loki will remain in the K9 unit and train under a new handler.

Image via Panggilan Pertiwi (Facebook)

In the best response, Panggilan Pertiwi released a few more photos of the duo and thanked them for their service to the country

In a video collage on TikTok, Pangilan Pertiwi said it was their pleasure and honour to share their story and promised to send the officer the rest of the images they took that day."I'm sure you might need it to remember these moments with Loki. Thanks again for your service to the nation, sir!" said the photographers.

Image via @hrppertiwi (TikTok)

Image via @hrppertiwi (TikTok)

Image via @hrppertiwi (TikTok)

"I will put this photo next to my bed when I sleep because this is one of the best memories for both of us," replied the grateful corporal.

Thank you for your service, Corporal Walensten and Loki!

The parade saw many more adorable K9 doggos walking with their handlers down the streets of the city:

                K9 Doggos Wear Adorable Booties As They Walk At Hari Kebangsaan Parade Rehearsal

Protecc nation, protecc paws.

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This Rooftop Farm In 1 Utama Lets You Harvest Pesticide-Free Veggies & Fruits From RM1

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Did you know that there's a small vegetable and fruit eco-farm on the rooftop of 1 Utama Shopping Centre?

Image via @freshgrowcer (Instagram)

Opened in February, Fresh Growcer has a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits that you can harvest and take home.

        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by 1 Utama Rooftop Farm  (@freshgrowcer)

From as low as RM1, you can harvest Japanese choy sum, butterhead lettuce, spring onion, sweet basil, and Brazilian spinach, among other yummy vegetables

The best part is that all of them are free of pesticides!

Image via @freshgrowcer (Instagram)

Image via @freshgrowcer (Instagram)

Image via @freshgrowcer (Instagram)

Image via @freshgrowcer (Instagram)

Image via @freshgrowcer (Instagram)

If you're heading there, all you need to do is:1. Select your veggies.2. Harvest them.3. Pay for them at the counter.

There's also a variety of fruits available, including bananas, papayas, and buah nona (sweetsop), as well as house plants, organic planting products, and live fish

According to the mall, new vegetable varieties will be added when they are ready to be harvested.

Image via @freshgrowcer (Instagram)

Image via @freshgrowcer (Instagram)

Image via @freshgrowcer (Instagram)

Image via @freshgrowcer (Instagram)

TikTok user @carinnurr showed a video of the place when she visited. Check it out below:

  @carinnurr rooting for more initiatives like this#cillyadventures #urbanfarming #1utama  Daylight - Harry Styles

Fresh Growcer is located on the third floor of 1 Utama.
Here's how to get there:

Image via @freshgrowcer (Instagram)

Address1 Utama Shopping Centre, Central Park Avenue, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, SelangorOpening hours11am – 8pm (Daily)Website | Instagram

Don't wanna leave the house? You can order pesticide-free veggies right to your doorstep from this Malaysian company:

                You Can Get Pesticide-Free Veggies Delivered Right To Your Doorstep

From the farm straight to your table.

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