[PHOTOS] People In China Are Getting Their Crotch And Other Body Parts Set On Fire

A spa in Fujian province is doing something that no one, nowhere else has done before, and we're not sure why anyone, anywhere else would actually want to

Several blogs are reporting on a spa treatment in China which could bring literal meaning to Jerry Lee Lewis’ famous rock n roll song Great Balls of Fire. While fire therapy or hua liao is not exactly new over there, a spa in the country’s Fujian province has taken it one step further.

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As noted by reporter Chris Buckley, Photo Sina has a series of picture of a type of fire therapy called "huo liao" (火疗). And it looks utterly terrifying.

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According to Kotaku, here's how it works:

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A rope made from various herbs is placed on the patient's body and covered with plastic wrap.

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Then, two wet towels are placed over the wrap and the herbal coil. Alcohol is poured on the towels and then set ablaze.

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The treatment method is said to have originated from Tibet, and can allegedly cure everything from depression to infertility

Apparently originating from Tibet, this is now a form of Chinese medicine. It's like moxibustion, which has been practiced throughout Asia for centuries, but more terrifying looking.

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The heat apparently creates a warm feeling for the patients and can supposedly help relieve stress and, according to one clinic, everything from depression and diarrhea to indigestion and infertility.

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However, the crotch region isn't the only area where the fire therapy is used — the back, shoulders, etc. can also be effective starting points

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The clinics offering this therapy should be staffed with trained professionals, as fire safety and closely monitoring the patient is of the utmost importance

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Also, they should have a bucket of water on standby should things go awry

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However, people online in China appear equally bewildered by the practice, cracking jokes like, "Sir, how well would you like your meat cooked?"

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Sunway Just Launched A New Super App Offering Super Deals, RM1 Theme Park Tickets & More

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If you shop at Sunway Malls, visit Sunway Theme Parks, or have gone for a staycation at Sunway, you'll want to check out the new Sunway Super App!

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Sunway just launched its brand new one-stop lifestyle app, a.k.a. the Sunway Super App, in conjunction with the second edition of Sunway Theme Parks Mega Roadshow.

The Sunway Super App is the first of its kind in Malaysia, offering its users products and services across Sunway's businesses divisions, including Sunway Theme Parks, Sunway Malls, Sunway Property, Sunway Hotels & Resorts, and Sunway Healthcare!

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According to Sunway Group Chief Information Officer, Kevin Khoo, the one-stop lifestyle super app connects users to products and services offered by Sunway's expansive ecosystem. This includes Sunway's business divisions and more than 1,500 of their retailers and business partners."This is a significant milestone for Sunway on our continuous journey of digital transformation. It has always been one of our goals to provide a platform that offers users easy and seamless access to the benefits of our wide, extensive ecosystem," said Khoo.

Here's a quick look at what you can do with the Sunway Super App:

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1. Enjoy app-exclusive Super DealsBrowse through tonnes of app-exclusive Super Deals, along with exciting programmes and promotions at Sunway businesses, participating partners and merchants. From Buy 1 Free 1 deals, to cash rebates and marked down items, you'll be able to save lots on the Sunway Super App.2. Better convenience on a consolidated platformThis super app is giving users extra convenience, consolidating Sunway products and services into a single platform. Users are able to personalise the lifestyle programmes based on their preference.Best of all? You get to make the most of Sunway's flagship integrated loyalty programme, Sunway Pals, and redeem Pals Points within the app or with participating merchants in-store. Plus, keep track of your points and redemption options easily on the app.3. Allowing connectivity to external partners and retailersDesigned with user-centric features offering a seamless experience, the super app also supports integration with external partners & retailers through mini programme, making it a one-stop lifestyle mobile app.

From now until 5 March, you can enjoy even more exclusive deals at the Sunway Theme Parks Mega Roadshow

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Kicking off this week at Sunway Pyramid Mall, the roadshow is featuring a host of exciting promotions in collaboration with Sunway partners and local brands.Member will get exclusive deals via Sunway Super App, earn points, and stand a chance to win the lucky draw prizes, such as iPads and RM50 worth of Pals points. Follow them here and stay tuned for Facebook Live sessions throughout the Mega Roadshow for the lowest deals from Sunway Theme Park and more!

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If you're in Penang and Johor, you can also keep a lookout for the roadshows coming your way too!Sunway Theme Parks Mega Roadshow- 9 to 12 February: Sunway Pyramid Mall, Sunway City Kuala Lumpur- 14 to 19 February: AEON Mall Tebrau, Tebrau City Johor- 23 to 26 February: Sunway Big Box Retail Park, Sunway City Iskandar Puteri, Johor- 2 to 5 March: Sunway Carnival Mall, Penang

Download the Sunway Super App on the App Store or Google Play today, and don't miss out the best deals ever!

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                Apple May Be Working On An Enhanced 'Ultra' iPhone Variant In 2024

The 'ultra' version would be a step above the iPhone Pro and Pro Max.

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                10 Smartphones To Look Forward To In 2023 If You Wanna Upgrade Your Device

A lot of expected heavyweights.

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                Is Your Internet Running Slow? These 6 Tricks May Help Solve Your WiFi Issues

One bar only? :')

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Lebih 7k 'Shares', Wanita Ini Kongsi Resepi Tauhu Berlauk Viral Yang Paling Simple & Enak!

Kalau dapat menikmati hidangan tauhu berlauk pada waktu petang, mesti layan punyalah!

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Tauhu berlauk sememangnya antara resepi yang mudah untuk dihasilkan kerana anda hanya perlu mengukus dan menggoreng sahaja. Snek ini juga menggunakan bahan-bahan utama yang murah seperti tauhu, tauhu telur, daging atau ayam kisar. Memang menyelerakan jika dinikmati sebagai snek waktu petang. Lebih-lebih lagi jika dinikmati dengan kicap sambal. Sedapnya!

Untuk resepi tauhu berlauk yang simple dan lazat, ikuti perkongsian resepi dari pengguna Facebook Lynn Riduan Koo ini yang telah mendapat sebanyak 7k shares!

Bahan-bahan yang diperlukan adalah:

Bahan kisar4 keping tauhu biasa2 pek tauhu telur2 biji telurSedikit airBahan intiDaging kisar/isi ayam kisar (digoreng tanpa minyak)Bawang merah (dihiris)Lobak merah (dihiris)Daun bawang (dihiris)Daun sup (dihiris)Cili besar merah (dihiris) Lada hitam (secukup rasa)Lada putih (secukup rasa)Serbuk bawang putihBahan perasaGula (sedikit sahaja)

Ikuti cara-cara membuatnya pula:

			1. Campurkan kesemua bahan kisar dan bahan inti dan gaul rata.2. Masukkan bahan yang telah digaul ke dalam bekas-bekas kecil. Pastikan diisi penuh kerana tauhu berlauk akan mengecil setelah dikukus.3. Kukuskan tauhu berlauk selama 20 minit.

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			4. Apabila sudah masak atau tidak cair lagi, angkat dari kukusan dan tunggu sejuk sebelum dikeluarkan dari bekas.

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			5. Pecahkan telur dan salutkan tauhu berlauk dengan telur. 6. Gorengkan sehingga perang keemasan atau garing.

Hidangan tauhu berlauk ini sedap dinikmati begitu sahaja tetapi jika dicicah sambal kicap mesti lagi power!

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Bahan-bahan1 genggam cili padi (mengikut cita rasa anda)1 ulas bawang putih5 sudu gula1 botol kecil kicap manisCara-caraBakar bawang putih sehingga agak hitam.Tumbukkan cili padi, bawang putih dan gula sehingga lumat.Gaul campuran cili dengan kicap manis. Sambal kicap sudah siap untuk dinikmati bersama tauhu berlauk!

Setelah tauhu berlauk sudah siap digoreng, inilah hasilnya. Serius sedap!

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Apa yang menarik tentang resepi ini ialah anda juga boleh membekukan tauhu berlauk yang telah dikukus untuk digorengkan pada masa akan datang. Mudah sahaja! Resepi ini juga boleh diubah suai mengikut cita rasa anda. Jika anda mahukan daging lebih atau mengurangkan sayur, semuanya boleh. Selamat mencuba!Sumber resepi: Lynn Riduan Koo

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Jom check out banyak lagi resepi tauhu di sini:

                Tauhu Bergedil Ini Nampak 'Complicated' Tapi Sebenarnya Sangat Senang Untuk Dibuat!

Hanya 5 bahan diperlukan!

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                'Enjoy' Minum Petang Anda Hari Ni Dengan Tauhu Sumbat Buatan Sendiri!

Cicah dengan sos cili atau sambal kicap, lagi sedap =)

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[VIDEO] Minta Tolong Polis Hantar Balik Dalam Rumah, Aksi Anjing Ini Jadi Perhatian

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Memelihara haiwan seperti kucing atau anjing sering kita lihat di Malaysia

Mereka ini sedikit sebanyak dapat menghiburkan hati kita di kala sepi betul tak? Tambahan lagi jika memang kita jaga dia dari kecil. Memang tidak boleh dinafikan ada perasaan sayang itu.Namun, baru-baru ini tular sebuah video memaparkan seekor anjing 'meminta' tolong anggota polis untuk membawanya masuk ke dalam rumah telah mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @melvindore94 #polismasyarakatberpisahtiada  bunyi asal  - Melvin Dore

Cuba beri hint untuk suruh anggota polis tolongnya

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan anjing itu seolah-olah meminta tolong seorang anggota polis selepas saja dia gagal memasuki rumah tuannya.Malah, dapat dilihat dia berbunyi-bunyi seperti memberikan tanda untuk anggota polis itu memanggil tuannya keluar.Tidak lama kemudian, pagar dibuka dan tuannya keluar. Anjing itu dengan pantas terus memasuki rumah tersebut. Wanita itu sempat mengucapkan terima kasih kepada anggota polis berkenaan.

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"Pandai lah dia, dia tahu rumah dia tu" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi mereka.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 370.4K views, 30.3K likes dan 779 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Pandai pula dia minta tolong dekat abang polis tu. Comel je :D

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24-Year-Old Woman Beaten Unconscious By Robbers For Only Having RM100 In ATM

A 24-year-old woman suffered a horrific night when she was robbed and beaten unconscious by two men, Harian Metro reports.
In the incident that happened around 11.30 pm, she was mercilessly beaten up because she had only RM100 in her bank account.

According to the report, the victim was walking near the Pandan Jaya LRT station when two unidentified men approached her in a car and then forced her into it by threatening her with a knife.
Once inside the car, she was hit in the face many times and driven to a bank where she was made to withdraw money from the ATM.

Once the two suspects found out that she had less than RM100 in her account, they became furious and started beating her up again.

They threw the victim's ATM card in her face and then continued to beat her up until she passed out. She was seriously injured in the face, had broken teeth, and bruises all over her body. She was left on the street unconscious before several people helped her.

Pandan Indah police station has confirmed the incident, saying they have received a report, and is currently investigating the matter.


[PHOTOS] Netizens Thank Airport Cleaners For Tirelessly Working To Keep Virus At Bay

Cleaning staff at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) have won the Internet over with their hard work of keeping the Wuhan coronavirus (2019-nCoV) at bay

Photos of them working tirelessly were shared on the Malaysia Airports Facebook page on Monday, 27 January."Germs away!" read the status update, "We are doing everything we can to maintain hygiene at our airport by sanitising the handrails of escalators and trolleys.""The safety of our passengers and the airport community is always our topmost priority."

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Several staff members donning face masks and gloves were seen wiping down surfaces at KLIA

To reduce the spread of infection of the Wuhan virus, they were disinfecting surfaces that come into regular contact with travellers' hands, such as escalator handrails, trolley handles, and signage.

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The photos have since gone viral, with Facebook users thanking the workers for their diligence and hard work at maintaining the hygiene of the airport behind the scenes

"You are all national heroes. Thank you. My son is also working at what is the main entrance to the country. I am worried beyond imagination," said a user.

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While this user praised the workers and hoped that they be given face masks to keep themselves safe while cleaning.

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"Whatever way we see things, they are among the true heroes, keeping things moving like clockwork," commended this netizen.

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While the airport cleaners are working tirelessly to keep the virus at bay, we should also be paying attention to our personal hygiene:

                Simple Class Project Shows Why Washing Hands Is More Effective Than Using Hand Sanitisers

CDC recommends using a hand sanitiser with at least 60% alcohol, only if soap and water are not available.

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Meanwhile, a man in Sydney died of cardiac arrest because passersby were afraid to conduct CPR on him:

                A Man Died In Sydney's Chinatown After People Didn't Help Him Fearing He Had Coronavirus

There has been no reported death due to the coronavirus outside of Mainland China.

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[VIDEO] Children Play Squid Game's 'Red Light, Green Light' In SG Playground

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You know Netflix's Squid Game has hit pop culture fame when children – who probably shouldn't be watching such a violent show – are mimicking it in the playground

On Saturday, 9 October, TikTok user @rossoffthewall shared a video of children playing a popular children's game featured on the show at a playground in Singapore.The game, called 'Red Light, Green Light' that appears in its first episode, is a well-known Korean children's game.However, in the show, contestants play a life-or-death version of it, with players getting shot dead if they are caught moving by the giant animatronic doll in front of them.

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In the TikTok that was filmed at a HDB flat, children are seen running and stopping like in the regular game

The children's game involves a 'tagger' standing in front and giving commands, while those behind run (green light) to cross the finish line or hold still (red light). Those caught moving during red light loses.It's obvious the children have watched the series as one of the boys shouts the now-famous Korean chant "mugunghwa kkoci pieot seumnida" like in the show, and pretends to shoot his friends.They also play along and pretend to fall dead on the ground.

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The TikTok went viral, garnering over 160,000 views, and drew differing opinions from netizens

Some users were simply happy to see children playing outdoors again.

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Others were concerned that parents were allowing their children to watch the violent show.

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Meanwhile, a few reminisced the similar (non-violent) versions they used to play in their own backyards, such as 'What is the time, Mr Wolf?' and 'A-E-I-O-U'.

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Watch the TikTok here:

  @rossoffthewall So my friend send me this video today and I had to share. Squid game strong  Squid Game - Carrot

After Squid Game debuted, fans found the real location of the giant doll from the show in South Korea:

                Museum Takes Down Creepy 'Squid Game' Doll After Fans Discover Its Real Location

Whyyyyyyyy.

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These 'Sims 4' Characters Are Living The 'Kampung' Dream & The Details Are Gorgeous

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Who knew you could balik kampung just by logging onto your computer and playing around in The Sims?

TikTok user @nyonyasimmer has recently gone viral for composing short clips of her modified Sims in traditional Malaysian garments in a kampung house, complete with antique decor and wooden furniture. In her viral video that has garnered almost 142,000 views, the Sims are seen donning a kebaya with a hijab, a baju melayu set with a samping, and the typical pak cik fit — a white T-shirt and kain pelikat — while dancing around in the living room of a typical kampung house.Check out the video here:

  @nyonyasimmer Saloma and her family  #Sims #TS4 #simmer #asian #malaysia #tiktokmalaysia #fyp #kampung #rumahmelayu #malaysia #simstok #Sims4 #melayu  original sound  - NyonyaSimmer

Some of her other TikToks also display the Sims in common Malaysian settings, including festivals, wet markets, and paddy fields

The earliest TikTok on her account shows what looks like a Deepavali celebration, with her Sims decked out in saris and the room decorated with common Deepavali decorations. The floors are covered in rangoli designs, the walls curtained with flower garlands, and there are oil lamps scattered everywhere. Her Sims are also seen interacting with each other, dressed in Chinese and Malay traditional garments as well.Watch the video here:

  @nyonyasimmer Inspired by the beautiful festivals in #Malaysia #Sims4 #TS4 #AsianSims #Asian #Simmer #Malaysian #FYP  original sound  - NyonyaSimmer

And in one of her recent TikToks, she took inspiration from her own Peranakan heritage. The details are insane.Check it out here:

  @nyonyasimmer 'Orang Cina bukan #Cina, orang #Melayu bukan Melayu ' I'm very proud of my #Peranakan culture.  My Sims #Nyonya house is inspired by our rumah moyang in #Penang   . . . #Sims4 #Asian #vintagestyle #TS4 #malaysiantiktok #fyp #Malaysian #Simmer #Simstok #simsbuild #babanyonya #simsselves #culture  original sound  - NyonyaSimmer

Melor, the admin of the account, uses video game modding and expansion packs to custom-make the content used in her gameplay

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Mods and expansion packs allow outfits, furniture, decorations, and sometimes even architectural structures that are not in the default settings of the game to be used. The Sims 4 mod community has grown into a large number of talented people, who have made thematic packs similar to what Melor uses in hers.Melor is one of the many skillful Malaysian Simmers (The Sims players) who have made or used intricately-detailed packs like this, and shared their beautiful creations with the world.Check out all her videos here.

Did you know that The Sims 4 was made FREE to play last October? Read about it here:

                The Sims 4 Will Be Free-To-Play This October And It's The Best News Ever

"We’re excited to continue to welcome in more players than ever to create new stories, and explore without boundaries."

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And EA Games is set to release The Sims 5 soon too:

                EA Reveals Sneak Peek Of New 'The Sims' And We May Be Able To Play With Our Friends Soon

No set date has been announced yet as the game is still in early development.

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15 Things Kids Do When They Really, REALLY Want Their Ice Cream

1. They trip and fall like these two kids who heard the sound of an ice cream van

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2. Sometimes, they love ice cream so much that they won't share it with anybody

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3. However, they can at times be real nice to a friend and share their ice cream too

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4. On the other hand, kids can do weird things, like rubbing ice cream on their face...

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5. It is imperative that ice cream must not go to waste!

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6. Stealing ice cream is frowned upon. Yes, adults occasionally act like kids too.

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7. Kids will make sure that ice cream smells right before consuming

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8. It's only natural that children throw tantrums sometimes to get what they want (like that new ice cream flavour)

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9. On the flip side, they can turn into the most adorable beings ever and say please if they want to

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10. Kids often bite off more than they can chew

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11. Once in awhile, kids can be scary. "I SCREAM FOR ICE SCREAM"

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12. They may become so tired from eating ice cream that the only way to stay awake is more ice cream!

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13. Kids can be real smooth as well, sometimes they give you compliments that make your heart melt

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14. For free ice cream, they will do all it takes, even if it means getting fooled by the ice cream man...

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15. And if all else fails, crying helps

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Individu Boleh Dipenjara Hingga Dua Tahun Atau Didenda Jika Melanggar Perintah Kuarantin

Semalam, 16 Mac 2020, Perdana Menteri Malaysia telah mengeluarkan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan seluruh negara bermula 18 Mac ini

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Perkara tersebut telah diumumkan oleh Perdana Menteri ke-8, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, dalam satu sidang media khas yang diadakan malam tadi.Baca penuh di sini.

Walau bagaimanapun, bagi individu yang telah mendapat perintah kuarantin di rumah berkaitan dengan wabak Covid-19 ini dilarang untuk melanggar perintah tersebut

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Jika perintah tersebut dilanggar, mereka boleh dipenjarakan sehingga dua tahun atau akan dikenakan denda atau kedua-duanya sekali di bawah Seksyen 24 Akta Pencegahan dan Pengawalan Penyakit Berjangkit 1988 (Akta 342).Menurut laporan yang dikeluarkan oleh Sinar Harian, Peguam, Syazlin Mansor turut menjelaskan bahawa hukuman itu adalah bagi kesalahan kali pertama dan bagi kesalahan kedua pula, hukuman lebih berat akan dikenakan kerana boleh berdepan dengan hukuman penjara tidak lebih lima tahun atau denda atau kedua-duanya sekali.

Tambah Syazlin, bagi kesalahan yang dilakukan secara berterusan pula, individu tersebut akan disabitkan bersalah dan boleh didenda selanjutnya tidak lebih RM200 bagi tiap-tiap kesalahan itu berterusan

Peguam, Syazlin Mansor.
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Syazlin menjelaskan bahawa, “Mengikut undang-undang, perintah pengawasan dan pemerhatian di rumah kediaman bagi kontak jangkitan Covid-19 boleh diambil di bawah Seksyen 15(1) Akta Pencegahan dan Pengawalan Penyakit Berjangkit 1988.“Seksyen 15(1) Akta Pencegahan dan Pengawalan Penyakit Berjangkit memperuntukkan kuasa kepada mana-mana pegawai diberi kuasa untuk memerintahkan individu diasingkan di rumah,” katanya.

Malah, sepanjang tempoh yang diletakkan di bawah pengawasan dan pemerhatian, individu tersebut dikehendaki mematuhi segala perintah yang ditetapkan

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Kegagalan untuk mematuhi perintah tersebut boleh menyebabkan seseorang berdepan dengan hukuman.

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Forestry Department Clears 15,000 Durian Trees To Make Way For 20,000 Forest Trees

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The Forestry Department has cut down 15,000 disputed durian trees in a forest reserve in Raub, Pahang

According to New Straits Times, the department launched 'Ops Pamah' on 3 July to clear out Musang King trees in the area.The operation mobilised about 100 staff from all the district forestry offices in Pahang to fell the durian trees, which the state government claimed were illegally planted."Initially, we had expected the operation to last about a month. However, we managed to cut down all the trees which were grown illegally in the forest reserve in nine days," said state Forestry Department assistant director (enforcement) Nor Azirim Ahmad."Once the trees are cleared, the department will prepare the site for replanting. Some 20,000 forest tree saplings will be replanted in stages."He said the Meranti Temak Nipis species were among the saplings which will be replanted at the site.

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In another report, Azirim described the hasty operation to fell 15,000 Musang King trees as an "achievement"

He said all parties involved in the operation were very proud of the achievement, especially when it was completed in a short span of time, reported Berita Harian.'Ops Pamah' was initially scheduled to end on 2 August.The department added that they will conduct regular patrols at the forest reserve to prevent trespassing cases that happened in the past.

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Following the felling of 15,000 disputed Musang King trees in the area, farmers criticised the Forestry Department for their "cruel and heartless" act

The Musang King Alliance (SAMKA), a group of self-identified small-scale durian farmers involved in the legal dispute with the state government, said the 15,000 trees bearing the king of fruits took farmers more than 20 years to grow, reported Malay Mail.SAMKA president Wilson Chang claimed that the authorities have violated a stay order granted by the Court of Appeal, which allows farmers to continue cultivating durians in the area.The court ruled that authorities are not allowed to evict or prevent the farmers from entering their orchards. However, the state government claimed that the cleared area is not part of the court battle between the durian farmers and Royal Pahang Durian Resources-PKPP Sdn Bhd (RPDR-PKPP), a company said to be linked to Pahang royalty, reported Malaysiakini.Chang decried the authorities for having no empathy for farmers."In the eyes of the Pahang Forestry Department, 15,000 durian trees were merely numbers," said Chang."Nonetheless, the trees are the only source of livelihood for the farmers, which are also their only hope to survive through the pandemic."

15,000 durian trees in Hutan Simpanan Batu Talam have been cut down by the Pahang State Forestry Department.
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Additionally, SAMKA claims that the irreversible land clearing operation involving 250 acres of land will have a severe impact on the forest reserve."As such, the Forestry Department's excuse of 'environment preservation' is unjustifiable and only made the department itself a laughing stock," Chang said.

Here is how the forest reserve looks like after 15,000 Musang King trees were cut down in the area:

Earlier this month, 18 farmers were arrested after they confronted authorities for cutting down their durian trees:

                [VIDEO] Authorities Allegedly Cut Down 200 Illegal Durian Trees Despite Farmers' Pleas

18 farmers were later arrested for entering a "closed forest" without authorisation.

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This Guy Lets His 43cm-Long Pet Centipede Crawl All Over Him In Video

There are cat-lovers, there are dog-enthusiasts.
And there's this.

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A Taiwanese biology student named Neil Cheng Le keeps a 43-cm long, venomous female centipede as his pet.When he bought it in 2014, the creepy-crawly was merely a fraction of its size and was estimated to only grow as long as 30cm.

In a video posted by Caters Clips on 15 January, the 43cm-long Peruvian giant was seen crawling all over Neil's body right before munching on cat food

"My roommate is just as crazy as me, he has his own venomous pets," Neil told Caters News Agency.

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Though the trust is evident between the two, Neil warned that his unique companion is not for first-time pet owners

"She has always been very gentle and easy to handle. However, you need the right experience and knowledge to keep them healthy," he told the news agency, adding that "only experts should handle the dangerous critters."Their bites can be very painful. However, Neil revealed that he never feels unsafe with his pet because he's an experienced arthropod hobbyist."I have no problem letting her crawl over me and hand feeding her."

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When the centipede stings, it will use its pincer-like front claws

The bite can cause agonising pain, a blistering rash, nausea, and fever, revealed the 26-year-old.According to InsideEdition, the centipede's bites are so venomous that it can incapacitate prey 15 times its size.

Take a deep breath and watch the video below:

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Meanwhile, a man found dozens of adult cockroaches trapped inside a phone:

                This Video Of Cockroaches Hidden Inside A Telephone Will Make You Want To Throw Yours Away

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Start The New Year With A Skincare Routine That's Easy As ABC With These Serums

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This Spotlight is sponsored by Dr Dermis.

If your new year's resolution is to achieve radiant and youthful skin, you may want to consider adding serum layering to your skincare routine

Serums are usually applied after cleansing and toning, and before moisturising. They are designed to deliver a high concentration of active ingredients to your skin, allowing them to be absorbed into the skin easily. That's why many choose to layer serums, as it means you can reap the benefits of each serum.The kind of serums you choose to apply depends on what kind of skin complaints you wish to address, from ageing to flaky skin. Because of their high concentration, they are capable of showing visible results more quickly. While it's easy to determine what your skin problem areas are, it can be tricky to pinpoint which serums would work best for your skin.

Worry not, 'cause with Dr Dermis' ABC serum routine, you'll be able to keep your skin looking radiant and youthful! :)

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Dr Dermis is a  Derma Serum expert, and their products are alcohol-, fragrance-, paraben-free, and hypoallergenic, making them suitable for those with sensitive skin. What's also unique about these serums is that they contain Derma-Mimic Complex™, a revolutionary dermatology science technology developed to strengthen the skin barrier.

As strong skin is fundamental to having healthy skin, Dr Dermis serums contain essential vitamins such as vitamin A, B (B3 and B5), and C to target different skin concerns.
Here's a look at these vitamin-infused serums and what they're suitable for:

1. Rebuild youthful skin with vitamin A from Dr Dermis AgeDefy Double Power Retinol Concentrate

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Containing two forms of ultra-stable vitamin A, also known as retinol, which is well-known for its anti-aging properties, it aims to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone. It is clinically proven to reduce wrinkle counts, area, and length in four weeks, lift skin by 92%, even dull skin tone by 75% in one week* as well as renew skin plumpness, elasticity, and hydration for a radiant and fresh appearance. Together with Derma-Mimic Complex, it provides intensive hydration for healthier skin and strengthens the skin barrier for better protection.

*Clinical study, result based on 12 subjects, aged from 40 - 55 years old, four weeks of use twice daily.

2. Repair and hydrate your skin with vitamin B by using Dr Dermis Hydraceutic Double Power Vitamin Concentrate

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The serum attracts and retains moisture in the skin while keeping it protected from environmental aggressors, as it contains 5% vitamin B5 and 5% vitamin B3. Thanks to the double vitamin boost, the serum provides intense hydration and enhances skin regeneration, leaving your skin feeling softer, smoother, and instantly nourished. Those with rough, dry, or eczema-prone skin will find this serum suitable, as its repair and regeneration capabilities are further enhanced by the Derma-Mimic Complex. It is clinically proven to repair skin damage by 56%, reduce skin irritation by 42%, and reduce flaky skin and roughness by 12.3%.**

**Clinical study, result based on nine subjects with dry skin condition, eight weeks of use twice daily.

3. Achieve luminous skin with vitamin C in Dr Dermis Lumiclar Pure Vitamin C15

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Formulated with 15% dermatological-grade vitamin C, this super potent serum penetrates deep into the skin's epidermis and evens out the skin's complexion for a radiant glow. You'll notice your skin become brighter, firmer, and more lifted, as it also contains ultra-stable forms of Ascorbic Acid. While the main ingredient, vitamin C, has powerful antioxidant properties that reinforce the skin's defence against free radicals, the Derma-Mimic Complex locks in moisture and strengthens the skin barrier for hydrated, healthier skin. It is clinically proven to show visibly lifted skin as well as visibly brightened and more luminous skin by 100%.***

***Clinical study, score improvement compared to baseline, four weeks of use twice daily.

Aptly dubbed the ABC routine, these vitamins play a major role in one's skincare routine

Vitamins A and C are known for their anti-aging and brightening benefits. Whether you use them day or night, both are essentials in any skincare regimen. As for vitamin B, it is used to help repair, soothe, and hydrate your skin.

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Here's when and how you can use Dr Dermis' ABC routine:Day:STEP 1: First, apply Dr Dermis Double Power Vitamin Concentrate evenly after cleansing and toner.STEP 2: Next, apply Dr Dermis Pure Vitamin C15 and finish off with your moisturiser and sunblockNight:STEP 1: First, apply Dr Dermis Double Power Vitamin Concentrate evenly after cleansing and toner.STEP 2: Next, apply Dr Dermis Double Power Retinol Concentrate and finish off with your moisturiser With this skincare routine, you'll have healthier, radiant, and youthful-looking skin in no time!

Ready to start your new year with the ABC routine? You can shop for these serums at Shopee, Lazada, and Watsons today!

Head over to their website, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to find out more about these concentrated serums.

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7 Things That Confuse People Overseas When You Tell Them You're From Malaysia

In the past six months after uni, I have travelled across 20 countries in Asia, Europe and Latin America

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Most of the time, especially when I solo travel to more off-the-beaten-paths with distinct cultural differences, like Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova and Peru, I would be the odd foreigner out. When you travel to places that are generally not populated by a Malaysian crowd, chances are you'll realise the truth of the world's knowledge about our country.Based on my travels, here are seven things I discovered foreigners never knew about us:

1. They can never quite guess where you're from

"Japanese?""Korean?""Chinese?""Phillipines?""Thailand?"And then they will proceed to list every country in Asia, except Malaysia.When they run out of guesses, they surrender and ask you directly, "So where are you from?"When I reply, "Malaysia", they will exclaim "OHHHHH!" thinking why they had not thought figured that out before.

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2. They'll think you only speak 'Malaysian'

"So what languages do you speak?""English, Chinese... Malay.""Wait, you speak Chinese?""Err, yes...""I thought you only spoke Malaysian."This also happened when I met Chinese people from mainland China, once during my travels to Romania. They were actually so amazed that Malaysians could speak Mandarin well.I would also have to start the historical explanation about my ancestry - talking about my forefathers' migration to Malaya and how they settled down, and the segregation of the races in Malaysia, and how we still maintain our original heritage and culture.They don't know much about the different dialects we speak either.

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3. They don't understand how we can shower up to three times a day

Because almost everywhere else in the world has four seasons - or perhaps a varying climate of hot and cold seasons. Our multiple showering habits are cultivated here in hot, humid, tropical Asia as we have the sun beat down on us all 365 days of the year.Some foreigners find how we have only one season exciting - as we all have seen how everybody on this Earth enjoys sunbathing... except Asians!

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4. They find our habit of eating rice and noodles for breakfast, lunch and dinner eye-opening and bizarre

I once brought my Turkish friends to try out authentic Malaysian food in the Malaysian Hall in London. They were overwhelmed by the burst of flavours in our food. When I pointed to the nasi lemak coated with red hot sambal paste and told them that it's our typical breakfast, their eyes opened wide in shock. Because, I guess, even in the Middle East, their typical breakfast would be light: fresh vegetables, olives, soft cheese and/or baked eggs. Having rice, spicy at that, is totally alien to even the people of the Middle East.Also, the other day I was savouring the leftover fried rice from the day before and my fellow Italian hostel-mate walked in and gasped. His eyes opened wide as he exclaimed, "This? FOR BREAKFAST? No!"Hey, I love my rice. End of discussion.

My Turkish friends and I on the way to try Malaysian food in London's Malaysia Hall.
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5. Speaking of food...

There are times I'd want to describe what we eat for tea or desserts, to which I have to wreck my brain to translate 'kuih' to English. Pastries? Cupcakes? Words like these just don't translate the nuances of our fantastic variety of desserts, and I end up just showing them pictures and getting delightful responses from my new acquaintances.The only time that people would be more appreciative of Malaysian food is if they have actually lived in Malaysia before. This I stumbled twice in my time abroad: once when I was introduced by a mutual friend to a Swedish guy who had lived in Malaysia for a few years when he was in school, and the second time by chance on an ambulance when I accompanied a friend to the hospital in London. The paramedic who was on duty so happened to have spent a few of her schooling years in Malaysia as her father was stationed there for work. She had missed Malaysian food so much that she asked me to recommend her places to taste authentic Malaysian food, right there in the ambulance!

Teh tarik madu Kelantan.
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6. They will never ever dream of driving two hours just for food

The first time I had ever heard of this was when my British uncle found it absolutely strange that we drove an hour all the way to the port in Tambun, Penang, just for some fresh curry crabs. This idea would be equivalent to them driving from Oxford to London and back just for the food, which to a British person is beyond comprehension. Foreigners generally don't know how varied, flavourful, and diverse Malaysian food truly is. A typical Malaysian, as we know, would drive two hours to Ipoh just for dim sum or chicken rice, have our meals, and drive back on the same day.If you tell this to a foreigner, I guarantee they will find you soooo bizarre! "Like why?", they will ask. Because Malaysian food is worth going all the way for!

I met this bubbly crew of Moldovan people from a bus ride from Bucharest (Romania) to Chisinau (Moldova) whille travelling solo in Eastern Europe.
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7. The only thing they ever know about Malaysia is well, the Twin Towers... and perhaps the Formula 1 races

... unless they have visited the islands off our coast which we all know is truly paradise on earth!I have also actually met people whose bucket lists include visiting the Petronas Twin Towers.Many of them don't know that Georgetown in Penang and Melaka are UNESCO sites either. I guess that says a lot about how much they know about Malaysia.

A family I met at the Peruvian Gastronomical Food Festival. They are keen to visit Malaysia after hearing me tell them how wonderful it is back home!
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YTOTW: Mat Luthfi Dan Bagaimana Anak Kelahiran Kedah Ini Menjadi Sensasi

Bagi kaki YouTube, pasti mengenali jejaka bermata sepet ini yang bernama Mat Luthfi. Nama ini tentu sekali tidak asing lagi bagi peminat video-video oleh YouTuber di Malaysia

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Anak kelahiran Kedah ini merupakan graduan jurusan arkitek di sebuah universiti di Perth, Australia

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Mat Luthfi baru-baru ini semakin dikenali ramai selepas membuat video yang memamparkan Menteri Belia dan Sukan, Khairy Jamaluddin yang mencecah hampir setengah juta penonton

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Video yang bertajuk 'Be Yourself in a Job Interview' ini merupakan kerjasama Mat Luthfi bersama Ready4Work.my

Kebanyakan video dari Mat Luthfi adalah bertemakan kehidupan seharian rakyat Malaysia terutamanya orang Melayu. Contohnya seperti 'Drama-Drama Sebelum Kahwin' yang mencecah 1.7 juta penonton

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Keistimewaan YouTuber ini tentu sekali tema yang digunakan Mat Luthfi yang memberi teguran dan pengajaran secara halus dalam setiap video seperti video yang bertajuk 'BOB'.

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Dalam setiap videonya, beliau akan berlakon pelbagai watak untuk menyampaikan mesej video tersebut. Contohnya di dalam video ini, Mat Luthfi melakonkan watak Datuk, pasangan cinta terhalang, bomoh dan sebagainya

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Walaupun pernah dibanjiri dengan gosip mengatakan beliau pernah masuk penjara dan ditahan polis kerana disyaki sebagai 'admin' dan pengendali 'Amran Fans', Mat Luthfi tidak getar, lalu membuat video bagi membersihkan namanya

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Jadi, tidak hairanlah mengapa ramai yang menggemarkan Mat Luthfi dengan jenakanya yang sempoi tetapi penuh dengan isi kandungan yang memberi peringatan kepada semua orang

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Jika anda ingin menyaksikan lebih video lawak dan penuh teladan, anda mesti 'subscribe' kepada Mat Luthfi di sini

Ingin kami memaparkan YouTuber pilihan anda? Kongsikan bersama kami di Facebook dan Twitter!

Dalam segmen 'YouTuber Of The Week' minggu lalu, kami menceritakan kisah 'The Ming Thing'! Ingin mengenali mereka? Baca kisah tersebut DI SINI:

                YTOTW: Life On YouTube, Kendamas, And THE MING THING's Plans For 2015

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Malaysians May Soon Only Need To Pay For Tolls During These 6 Hours A Day

Malaysians, you're going to love this.
The government has taken its first steps to abolish tolls and help reduce the high costs of living.

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An official press statement by the Prime Minister's Office on 23 February revealed that talks have been initiated with major stakeholder Gamuda Berhad to negotiate the acquisition of highway concession.Should the acquisition be successful, the government will abolish the current toll system.

The highways that will be affected are: Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong (LDP), Sistem Penyuraian Trafik KL Barat (SPRINT), Lebuhraya Shah Alam (KESAS), and SMART Tunnel

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In the new system, there will be three periods: off-peak, peak, and normal hours.A "congestion charge" will be implemented where commuters only need to pay for tolls during the six hours of "peak period" a day.The revenue collected from the congestion charge will be used for highway maintenance and operations, and repayment of debts. Additionally, any surplus collected will be used to improve the public transport system.

During the "off-peak" period from 11pm to 5am, commuters will be able to travel for free on highways

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In addition, toll charges will be discounted up to 30% at other "normal" hours.According to the statement, further details will be announced by the Finance Minister at the appropriate time.

You can read the full statement below:

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Due to the high costs, the toll abolishment was previously put on hold indefinitely:

                Government Postpones Toll Abolishment Because It Will Cost Them RM400 Billion In Revenue

But it doesn't mean PH has broken their pledge.

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[VIRAL] The Story of That Teacher Who Taught Her Kids to Hate

What Jane Elliot had to say to a Malaysian

Such an important message there!
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Why one should never give up the fight for what is right!
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Jane so beautiful explains the crisis
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A Malaysian had the chance to hear from Jane Elliott directly and then also replicate what Jane did about 40 years ago, in a M'sian setting.

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Such an apt answer
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When Jane's story was aired on national TV, she received threatening calls from her town. Her parent's coffee shop was boycotted and her kids were beaten and spit-on in public.

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That viral video: Watch a teacher make her 3rd-Grade kids hate each other

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Who Jane Elliot is and why she wanted this experiment to happen

[VIRAL] The Story of the 3rd-Grade Teacher Who Taught Her Kids to Hate

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Jane Elliott's bold experiment to teach Iowa third graders about racial prejudice divided towns people and thrusted her onto the national stage. Decades later, Jane Elliott's students say the ordeal changed them for good.

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Every person of color in this country knows more about racism than Ill ever know, because they have to live with it every day," Jane Elliott says.
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Jane Elliott uses maps as a tool to make a point about racism. She retired from teaching 20 years ago and lectures a few times a month, primarily at colleges or companies in need of diversity training
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A 1970 photo shows Jane Elliott's class in the midst of the "Blue Eyes / Brown Eyes" exercise. The blue-eyed children toward the back of the line are wearing collars.
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Jane Elliott created her "Blue Eyes / Brown Eyes" exercise for her Iowa third-grade pupils in 1968. For an entire day, she conducted her class as if the brown-eyed children were superior to those with blue eyes, to help the students learn the concept of racism.
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In response to the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. over thirty years ago, Jane Elliott devised the controversial and startling, Blue eyes-Brown eyes exercise.

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She turned on her television to find out about the assassination. She remembers a (white) reporter, with the microphone pointed toward a local black leader asking "When our leader (John F. Kennedy) was killed several years ago, his widow held us together. Who's going to control your people?"

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Because most of Elliott's 8-year-old students were, like her, born and raised in a small town in Iowa, and were not exposed to black people outside of television, she felt that simply talking about racism would not allow her all-white class to fully comprehend racism's meaning and effects

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Jane Elliott is a recipient of the National Mental Health Association Award for Excellence in Education. She has been a guest lecturer at numerous colleges and universities.

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ADUN Apologises After Bashing Civil Servants During Visit To Flood-Prone Area In Shah Alam

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Kota Kemuning state assemblyperson (ADUN) Ganabatirau Veraman has publicly apologised for lashing out at Selangor Drainage and Irrigation Department (JPS) employees during a visit to flood-prone area Taman Sri Muda in Shah Alam recently

According to Harian Metro, Ganabatirau admitted that his actions were wrong after he uploaded a video of himself rebuking the staff on his official Facebook page on Saturday, 23 October.In the Facebook post's caption, he said that he was asking for solutions and was dissatisfied with the answers given by the JPS staff regarding the ongoing flood issues in Taman Sri Muda.The video drew both praise and anger online as Ganabatirau can be seen criticising the employees for "working so stupidly" and shouting at them to resign if they did not want to work."I voiced this not to be a hero, but to serve as an elected representative in the constituency," Ganabatirau said at a press conference at his office on Monday, 25 October."I am aware that I have acted rudely. Therefore, I sincerely apologise to those involved."

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Earlier, the Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (CUEPACS) urged Ganabatirau to make an open apology to all civil servants, especially the JPS staff involved, for his bashing

In a statement, CUEPACS president Adnan Mat said the conduct of the ADUN was disparaging and unprofessional, especially considering that the assemblyperson uploaded the video himself, reported Bernama.Adnan added that the JPS staff were not given an opportunity to explain their side of the incident."CUEPACS also wants Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari to intervene in this matter so that such incidents will not be repeated in future," said the congress president.He also stressed that it was inappropriate for members of the state government to rebuke civil servants openly on social media.

Ganabatirau surveying the flood areas and water pump stations in Taman Sri Muda on Saturday, 23 October.
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In the press conference, Ganabatirau also stressed that he was only carrying out his duties

As ADUN and also Selangor executive councillor for socio-economic empowerment, development, and caring government, he said that he has received several complaints from residents regarding the flood problems in the area."I found that the residential area was flooded to the waist level last week due to drainage problems," he said, as quoted by Harian Metro.He added that he was worried as heavy rain is expected to fall for three days beginning 28 October in Selangor.


This Thai Airline Is Allowing Passengers To Buy Seats For Their "Supernatural" Dolls

Many Thais pamper them as if they are their actual, living babies

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They feed them, take them to restaurants

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Shopping malls, beauty salons, and...

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...even on flights, where now they can occupy a seat!

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They are life-like infant-sized dolls called Luk Thep, or Child Angels

The dolls, which can sell for hundreds of dollars, are thought to possess the spirits of child angels and their owners pamper them with brand-name clothes and accessories due to the belief that a well-cared-for doll will bring good fortune.

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Sounds too bizarre to be true? Not if you're boarding regional carrier Thai Smile Airways, a subsidiary of Thailand's flag carrier

Passengers flying with Thai Smile Airways, the low-cost subsidiary of national airlines Thai Airways, will now be able to buy plane tickets for their Luk Thep dolls, according to an internal memo published by Thai national broadcaster Nation TV Saturday. People must buy their doll a plane ticket or bring it as an extra carry-on baggage. Dolls with tickets will even be served snacks and drinks on the flight, the memo said.

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The memo from Thai Smile explains to staff that the Luk Thep dolls can be treated like children because they have undergone a "spiritualization" process that breathes life into them. In addition to being barred from exit rows, the dolls must also buckle up during take off and landing.

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A Luk Thep is an infant-like doll that is believed to possess a child's spirit and will bring good fortune in Thailand.
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The supernatural "child angel" dolls increased in popularity last year when local celebrities began touting the dolls' so-called benefits

In May, local celebrity DJ Bookkoh Thannatchayapan announced on public television that his cancelled show was revived after he took his Luk Thep doll shopping for baby clothes. Neta Gill, a restaurant in Bangkok, even started serving children's meals to Luk Thep dolls.

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A Luk Thep doll is treated as a real child by its adopted "parent" and can cost as much as USD362 (RM1534)

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Anyone Can Buy This Beautiful Island In Sabah... As Long As You Have RM1 Million

For many people, buying a private island  is the ultimate dream.
Well, guess what? You could be living that dream because an island off the coast of Sabah is FOR SALE.

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Yes, we're totally serious.

Introducing Coral Island. Part of the Coral Triangle, the island is currently listed for sale at Private Islands Online - an island property listing website

A screencap of Coral Island's listing.
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Coral Island which is situated off the coast of Sabah, North Malaysian Borneo is now open to investors. It is situated at the world famous Coral Triangle.

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The Coral Triangle is a marine area located in the western Pacific Ocean. It includes the waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and Solomon Islands.Named for its staggering number of corals (nearly 600 different species of reef-building corals alone), the region also nurtures six of the world’s seven marine turtle species and more than 2000 species of reef fish

With a size of 1.5 acres, the island also houses the Maliangin Sanctuary - a protected area for coral reefs and turtle nesting grounds

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Tentatively named Maliangin Sanctuary, the model island has a good representation of marine and coastal habitats such as coral reefs, seagrass, rocky shores and sandy beaches that are turtle nesting sites. Maliangin Island is also a significant fishing ground for small-scale and commercial fisheries.

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Interested? Well, the island is priced at USD245,000 (RM1 million) and currently undeveloped. However, there are pre-set villa designs available for purchase if you're not interested in working on your island from scratch.

An artist's illustration of the villas.
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The Coral Island boasts an award-winning Balinese architect who has designed four pre-set complete villa plans - one to four bedrooms with infinity swimming pools, Jacuzzis, beach gazebos, tennis courts and even helipads - from which you can mix and match to suit your own desires for your treasured retreat. The designs are very high end, yet as straightforward and simple as possible with fully furnished villas ranging from only $195,000-$975,000 USD.

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The project contractor is renowned Borneo Benar, responsible for many resorts in the Maldives and Caribbean.

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Coral Island is accessible by boat from Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah. If you're feeling fancy, you could also hitch a helicopter ride there.

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Coral Island, situated in the heart of the Maliangin Sanctuary is very easily accessible. You can fly in via multiple daily flights from all major Asian cities. Then by air, take a 40-minute scheduled flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kudat. From Kudat, you can take a boat shuttle to Coral Island.

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An aerial view of the island from a helicopter.
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For an even more direct route, charter a helicopter in Kota Kinabalu, which will breeze by Mount Kinabalu directly to Coral Island in 20-40 minutes.

Maybe owning a whole island to yourself is still a dream, you can however take a trip to an island to see if that lifestyle suits you and decide whether that RM 1million is worth spending. Get fantastic holiday deals at the Says coupon page.

If you have some spare cash laying around and investing in housing property isn't really your thing, head to the website here for more details on the island and how you can purchase it

Coral Island looks gorgeous, eh? Here are more scenic photos in Malaysia for you to ogle at:

                49 Mind-Blowing Photos You Wouldn’t Believe Were Taken In Malaysia

Pre-haze Malaysia, in all its glorious beauty.

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[VIDEO] Lelaki Ini Jadi Viral Lepas Minta 'Ex-Girlfriend' Teman Semasa Hari Nikahnya. WTF!

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Seperti mana yang kita tahu, bukan semua pasangan kekasih mempunyai jodoh yang panjang

Memang susah untuk menerima kenyataan kalau hubungan itu sudah lama terjalin tetapi putus di tengah jalan. Namun begitu, perkara tersebut bukanlah menjadi satu sebab untuk kita melampaui batas.Pernah dengar 'know your boundaries'? Tak kisahlah lelaki atau perempuan, jika dalam sesuatu hubungan pastikan masing-masing sedar diri dan tahu batas.Berbeza dengan video yang tular di Twitter baru-baru ini apabila seorang gadis berkongsi kisahnya yang menemani dan menghantar ex-boyfriend ke pernikahan lelaki itu. Lihat video penuh di bawah:

tf did i just watched at this hour?? this is so wrong miss girl so wrong pic.twitter.com/jofNFJmJTq— ˘̩̩̩⌣˘̩̩̩๑ (@sitihajarhashim) March 17, 2021

Lelaki berkenaan meminta bekas kekasihnya untuk menghantar dan menemani semasa akad nikah

Disebabkan gadis itu masih sayang kepada lelaki tersebut, dia merelakan diri untuk menemani dan hadir semasa akad nikah lelaki berkenaan. Gadis itu juga mengatakan bahawa dia masih sedih dan tidak sanggup untuk memulakan hubungan baru dengan lelaki lain. Lebih-lebih lagi, gadis itu masih sayangkan bekas kekasihnya. "Maybe jodoh dia sampai dulu, and I hope one day my turn pulak, get well soon for my heart", katanya.Gadis itu juga mendoakan pasangan pengantin tersebut bahagia dunia dan akhirat.

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"Panas je tengok, boleh pulak pegang tangan ex sebelum akad nikah" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, posting berkenaan telah meraih sebanyak 2K retweets, 2K quote tweets dan 2K likes di Twitter. Rata-rata netizen berpendapat perbuatan mereka berdua salah dan telah melampaui batas. Bayangkan apa perasaan kalau isteri lelaki itu tengok video tersebut?Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen:

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Harap-harap lah ada plot twist, this is so wrong! Jaga boundaries dan jaga hati partner :)

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Starbucks' New Card Costs RM350, But That's Not Stopping Malaysians From Buying It

There's a new Starbucks card in Malaysia and it looks pretty amazing

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There's only one problem. It costs RM350!

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According to Starbucks Malaysia, the new limited edition card is available starting today, 15 March.Sold at RM350 each, the card comes with a total of RM100 preloaded value.

The golden question here is, what is it made of?

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Unfortunately, it appears that the card is not made of gold

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While Starbucks Malaysia did not state what the card is made of, several netizens have claimed that the card is made of aluminium and plastic.

Still, it's a real beauty and collectors in Malaysia are already flocking the stores to get one for themselves

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Purchase is limited to only one card per customer or transaction and the card is only available at selected Starbucks stores in Malaysia.

If you thought that RM350 for a card is expensive, think again. Previously, Starbucks Malaysia sold limited edition cards at RM880 each!

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Back in March 2015, Starbucks Malaysia put up 10 pieces of the Limited Edition Sterling Silver Starbucks Card every day for a total of five days. Needless to say, the premium 925 Sterling Silver card engraved with the Starbucks logo costs a lot but that didn't stop people from forking out RM880 to buy one.  This Sterling Silver card was pre-loaded with 18 handcrafted beverages and had no stored value.

Would you buy the new Starbucks card? Let us know in the comment section below!

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You've Been Riding The Escalator Wrong Your Entire Life

Stand left, walk right.
That's how all of us have been taught to ride the escalator. It's been considered an unspoken rule in escalator etiquette... until now.

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Apparently, experts in China are saying the practice is obsolete and can even be dangerous to public safety!

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Elevator experts in Chin have warned the practice represents a danger to public safety. That’s because of the uneven wear to escalators caused by so many people standing on the right side (left side for Malaysia), which increases the chances of breakdowns.Plus, a lot of escalators are not meant to be walked on, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.

The officials have a point because escalators in China, especially subway ones, are mostly unidirectional

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Zhang Lexiang, general secretary of the China Elevator Association (which also covers escalators and moving walkways), noted that although subway entrances in Western countries often have multiple escalators that can alternate between up and down duty, in Chinese subway stops there is generally only one - that goes up.

While it's understandable to forgo the "stand left, walk right" in China, we should probably stick back to it to so we don't get side-eyed or called out in public for being an @$$

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Courtesy always pays!


Fesyen Tudung Cantik, Masak Power & Lagi Perkara Best Pasal Permaisuri Agong, Tunku Azizah

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Susulan pelantikan Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad sebagai Yang di-Pertuan Agong ke-16, nama Tengku Ampuan Pahang, Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah kian bermain di bibir rakyat jelata apabila baginda secara rasminya menjadi Raja Permaisuri Agong yang terbaru.

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Memiliki raut wajah yang manis serta penuh dengan kemesraan dan kaya dengan sifat keibuan, Tunku Azizah merupakan seorang yang sangat berjiwa rakyat dan cukup disenangi rakyat jelata khususnya di negeri Pahang.Berikut adalah beberapa fakta menarik tentang baginda:

1. Diputerikan pada 5 Ogos 1960 di Istana Bukit Stulang, Johor Bahru, Johor

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Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah yang dilahirkan di Istana Stulang, Johor Bahru, pada 5 Ogos 1960, merupakan puteri ketiga kepada Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Almarhum Sultan Ismail dengan Enche' Besar Hajah Kalsom Abdullah dan dibesarkan oleh Tunku Zanariah Tengku Ahmad.Ini menjadikan baginda adinda kepada Sultan Johor terkini, Sultan Ibrahim Ismail ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar!

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2. Tunku Azizah telah diijabkabul dengan Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah pada 6 Mac 1986

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Baginda telah dikurniakan dengan 4 orang putera dan dua orang puteri:-Yang Amat Mulia Tengku Amir Nasser Ibni Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, SIMP.Kebawah Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Tengku Mahkota Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Ibni Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, DK., SSAP.Yang Amat Mulia Tengku Muhammad Iskandar Ri'ayatuddin Shah Ibni Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah ShahYang Amat Mulia Tengku Ahmad Ismail Muadzam Shah Ibni Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah ShahYang Amat Mulia Tengku Puteri Afzan Aminah Hafizatullah binti Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah ShahYang Amat Mulia Tengku Puteri Jihan Azizah 'Athiyatullah binti Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah

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3. Baginda dimahsyurkan sebagai Tengku Ampuan Pahang, dan bukan Sultanah Pahang disebabkan darahnya

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Pemasyhuran Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah sebagai Sultan Pahang yang baharu melayakkan Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah diangkat sebagai Tengku Ampuan Pahang.

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Perkara 12A. (1) Undang-undang Tubuh Kerajaan Pahang berbunyi: ‘Raja pemerintah boleh melantik isterinya menjadi Duli Yang Maha Mulia Tengku Ampuan Pahang dengan syarat bahawa dia adalah seorang daripada bangsa Melayu, yang berdarah raja, yang beragama Islam dan perkahwinannya dengan raja pemerintah adalah sah menurut hukum syarak dan undang-undang yang berkuat kuasa pada masa perkahwinan itu dilangsungkan.

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Gelaran Tengku Ampuan Pahang khas untuk permaisuri kepada pemerintah atau sultan semasa yang berdarah raja seperti yang tercatat dalam Undang-Undang Tubuh Kerajaan Pahang.

4.  Baginda mendapatkan pendidikan awal di negeri Johor kemudian di Singapura

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Pendidikan awalnya di Sekolah Perempuan Rendah Sultan Ibrahim, Johor Bahru dan meneruskan pendidikannya ke peringkat menengah di Sekolah Tun Fatimah, Johor Bahru. Baginda kemudiannya melanjutkan pelajaran di Universiti Nasional Singapura.

PENDIDIKAN1963-1966 : Taman Kanak-Kanak Tengku Ampuan Besar Meriam, Johor Bahru1967-1972 : Sekolah Perempuan Rendah Sultan Ibrahim, Johor Bahru1973-1979 : Sekolah Tun Fatimah, Johor Bahru1982-1983 : Universiti Nasional Singapura (NUS) (Sains Politik dan Sosiologi)

5. Tunku Azizah sangat terkenal dengan minatnya yang mendalam terhadap bidang masakan

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Baginda pernah mengeluarkan buku resipinya sendiri, "Air Tangan Tengku Puan Pahang" dan "Masakan Tradisional Pahang".

Baginda telah menghasilkan tiga buah buku iaitu Air Tangan Tengku Puan Pahang yang diterbitkan pada 2007 dan buku Air Tangan Tengku Puan Pahang Manisan Tradisional Pahang serta Buku Masakan Tradisional Pahang yang dilancarkan pada 2018.

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Dalam satu temubual bersama media, Tunku Azizah pernah memaklumkan minat baginda dalam bidang masakan antara lain disebabkan dorongan yang diberikan oleh Almarhum ayahanda baginda Sultan Iskandar.

Baginda mula masuk ke dapur seawal usia lima tahun di bawah pengawasan pengasuh dirajanya dan pernah mengikuti pendidikan masakan tidak formal di Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Temenggong Ibrahim (IPGKTI).

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6. Baginda sering turun padang dan membantu mangsa-mangsa banjir di Pahang

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Pahang merupakan antara negeri yang sering dilanda banjir pada musim tengkujuh, namun dalam keadaan yang kurang baik itu, rakyat yang berpindah di pusat pemindahan banjir di negeri ini sentiasa mendapat keistimewaan iaitu masakan Tunku Azizah.Tunku Azizah sanggup menyinsing lengan baju semata-mata untuk ‘beraksi di dapur’ bagi memasak lauk-pauk bagi memastikan mangsa banjir mendapat makanan lazat dan mencukupi sepanjang berada di situ.

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Menurut seorang saksi, Nor Mastuza Abdul Aziz, yang berpeluang membantu Tunku Azizah memasak semasa daerah Pekan dilanda musibah banjir pada 2014 dan 2015, dia menyifatkan baginda seorang tukang masak yang cekap dan mendapat pujian ramai.“Ayam masak merah dan sardin merupakan menu yang sering jadi pilihan tuanku. Jika Tunku Azizah memasak, baginda tidak suka ikan tersebut dipotong kepada kepada saiz kecil, sebaliknya baginda lebih suka memasaknya dalam saiz yang asal.“Baginda pernah bertitah, jika hendak menjamu orang, biarlah dia dapat makan sepuas hati dan kenyang,” katanya lagi.

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7. Usaha baginda mendapatkan zuriat telah menjadi sumber inspirasi dan contoh buat ramai wanita di negara ini

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Bukan sekali, sebaliknya enam kali baginda menghadapi keguguran sepanjang 16 kali melalui proses rawatan kesuburan, termasuk persenyawaan tabung uji (IVF) serta Intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), dan terpaksa menanti kira-kira 10 tahun untuk kelahiran cahaya mata.

Ujian yang dihadapi dalam mendapatkan zuriat dan pengalaman menjalani rawatan kesuburan, memberi ilham kepada Tunku Azizah untuk menubuhkan Yayasan Fertiliti Tunku Azizah (TAFF) pada Ogos 2004 bagi membantu wanita-wanita yang melalui dugaan seperti baginda.

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Setiausaha Agung TAFF, Datuk Hamimah Abdul Karim, 69, berkata setakat ini, TAFF sudah ‘melahirkan’ 115 anak yang digelar baginda ‘sebagai cucu baginda’.”(Ketika) Baginda mula mengumpul bahan untuk menulis buku masakan sekitar tahun 2003, dan bertanya jika saya jual buku ini, ke mana duitnya hendak pergi? Dari situ baginda mendapat ilham untuk menubuhkan TAFF.“TAFF adalah bukti sifat empati Tuanku dengan wanita senasib dengan baginda. Kini baginda adalah nenek, ninda, popo dan amma kepada semua 115 cucu TAFF kerana bantuan ini diberikan kepada semua tanpa mengira kaum,” katanya.

8. Penampilannya yang bertudung litup mendapat pujian serta menjadi inspirasi rakyat jelata

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Setelah menjadi Raja Permaisuri Agong yang baharu, banyak mata-mata netizen tertumpu kepada Tunku Azizah yang bukan sahaja cantik rupawan, tetapi kerana ketrampilannya.Ternyata ramai yang menyukai penampilan baginda yang bertudung litup dan memakai pakaian yang lengkap menutup aurat sekali gus menjadikan baginda lambang wanita Islam yang patut dijadikan ikutan!

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Kebanyakan busananya merupakan hasil rekaan pereka fesyen terkemuka, Rizalman yang telah bekerjasama dengan baginda selama sudah 15 tahun.Menurut pereka fesyen itu, "Apabila baginda mengenakan hijab, saya tambah selendang yang menutupi bahagian depan dan rekaan itu saya hanya buat untuknya sahaja."

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9. Baginda serta Al-Sultan Abdullah sangat bersahabat baik dengan penyanyi nombor 1 Malaysia, Siti Nurhaliza

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Setelah selamat melahirkan anaknya, Siti Aafiyah, Tunku Azizah telah mencemar duli dengan mengunjungi kediaman penyanyi tersohor itu.“Menjunjung kasih kepada Kebawah Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Tengku Puan Pahang Tunku Hajjah Azizah Aminah sudi mencemar duli ke teratak Patik.. Tengku Puan inspirasi wanita soleha dan kesayangan rakyat jelata .. Ampun Tuanku,” tulis Siti.

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Selain itu, Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza turut dijemput ke Istiadat Pemasyhuran Al-Sultan Abdullah sebagai Sultan Pahang keenam di Istana Abu Bakar di Pekan.Penyanyi itu menyifatkan dirinya bertuah kerana dapat menyaksikan seorang putera raja yang dikenalinya sejak beliau dibangku sekolah kini bergelar Sultan.Siti Nurhaliza berkata, beliau mula mengenali Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah apabila baginda yang semasa itu bergelar Tengku Mahkota Pahang menyaksikannya menyanyi pada majlis anjuran sekolah semasa di sekolah rendah.

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Beliau berkata, sebelum dan di awal penglibatannya dalam bidang nyanyian, beliau juga sering diundang untuk menyerikan majlis anjuran kerajaan Pahang yang ada di antaranya dihadiri Sultan Abdullah atau ayahanda baginda, Paduka Ayahanda Sultan Ahmad Shah."Dan sebenarnya baginda (Sultan Abdullah) juga berkebolehan menyanyi. Kami pernah berduet bersama dan lagu-lagu pilihan baginda adalah lagu balada. Antara lagu kesukaan baginda ialah 'Sampai Hati' (nyanyian kumpulan Spring)," katanya.

10. Tunku Azizah juga seorang yang aktif dalam persatuan yang merupakan salah satu caranya untuk sentiasa bersama rakyat

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Antara jawatan yang disandang baginda dalam persatuan dan badan bukan kerajaan termasuk Penaung Diraja Sahabat Asia Pasifik Persatuan Pandu Puteri Negeri Pahang, Pengakap Puteri Sedunia serta merupakan Naib Yang Dipertua Persatuan Pandu Puteri Malaysia.Tunku Azizah turut menjadi Pengerusi Persatuan Badminton KDYTM Tengku Ampuan Pahang (Pertap), Pengerusi Pertubuhan Perkumpulan Perempuan Pahang(WI), Pemegang Amanah Yayasan Istana Abdulaziz (YIA) dan Penaung Diraja AP di Hong Kong.

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Lagi jawatan-jawatan yang disandang Tunku Azizah:

Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pembangunan Tenun Pahang Diraja Negeri PahangPenaung Yayasan Tenun Pahang DirajaPenaung Diraja Sahabat Asia Pasifik Persatuan Pandu Puteri DuniaYang Dipertua Persatuan Pandu Puteri Malaysia (PPPM) cawangan PahangPesuruhjaya Persatuan Pandu Puteri Malaysia (PPPM) Kebangsaan (1991)Naib Yang Dipertua PPPM Peringkat Kebangsaan (1999-2011)Pengerusi Pertubuhan Perkumpulan Perempuan (WI) Negeri PahangPengasas dan Presiden Seumur Hidup Yayasan Fertiliti Tunku Azizah (TAFF)Pemegang Amanah Utama Yayasan Istana AbdulazizAhli Lembaga Pengarah The Olave Baden-Powell Society Peringkat DuniaCanselor Diraja Universiti Kolej BerjayaCanselor Diraja Universiti Kolej Yayasan PahangPresiden Serantau untuk Asia Tenggara dan Timur Jauh, Persatuan Wanita Desa Sedunia (2010-2016)Timbalan Presiden Jawatankuasa Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu, Persatuan Wanita Desa Sedunia (2007- 2010)Penaung Diraja Persatuan Jurumasak Pantai Timur dan MalaysiaPenaung Diraja Persatuan Seni Jahitan Kreatif MalaysiaPatron Trefoil Guild Pahang (2001)

11. Tunku Azizah pernah viral di laman sosial perihal buah durian dan flat tyre yang bikin rakyat tertawa dengan peribadinya

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Pernah viral di laman sosial apabila seorang penjual durian di Pulau Pinang secara tidak sengaja memanggil Tunku Azizah dengan gelaran 'Kak’. Kejadian tersebut berlaku ketika baginda sedang dalam lawatan tidak rasmi ke Pulau Pinang.Oleh kerana sikap peramah dan bersahaja baginda melayan orang sekelilingnya menyebabkan penjual durian tersebut tidak menyedari wanita yang berdiri di hadapannya adalah kerabat diraja Pahang.

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Selain itu, baginda juga pernah viral apabila kenderaan diraja yang dinaikinya tersadai di tepi jalan, akibat tayar pancit.

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Melihatkan pada kejadian tersebut, anakanda Tunku Azizah iaitu Yang Mulia Tengku Puteri Afzan Aminah Hafizatu’llah sempat merakamkan video menerusi laman Instagram-nya. Menurut Tunku Azizah, Tengku Afzan begitu teruja mengalami kejadian tersebut memandangkan ini adalah kali pertama kereta yang dinaiki mereka pancit di tengah jalan.Seloroh baginda itu ternyata telah menghiburkan hati rakyat jelata.

12. Sangat meminati seni kraf dan tekstil dan sentiasa ingin memartabatkan tenun Pahang

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Selain mempunyai kepakaran dalam selok-belok bidang kulinari, Tunku Azizah memang diketahui umum sering memperjuangkan seni kain Tenun Pahang Diraja yang berusia lebih 300 tahun, dan mengasaskan latihan dalam penjara untuk banduan mengeluarkan produk bawah label Tenun Pahang Diraja.

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Bahkan, baginda pernah mendapat surat penghargaan daripada banduan yang mengikuti latihan tersebut. Dalam surat itu tertulis, "Tuanku, seorang pemimpin yang benar-benar berjiwa rakyat kerana sudi mencemar duli bertemu dan memberi tunjuk ajar kepada patik semua walaupun patik semua adalah banduan yang sedang menjalani hukuman di penjara.“Jasa dan budi baik Tuanku akan sentiasa patik semua kenang selagi nyawa dikandung badan," tambahan daripada surat tersebut.

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Sewaktu pernikahan Tunku Puteri Johor, Tunku Tun Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Sultan Ibrahim, baginda telah mengenakan kain Tenun Pahang Diraja pada majlis perkahwinannya yang dihasilkan banduan di Penjara Penor dan dihadiahkan oleh Tunku Azizah Maimunah yang juga ibu saudaranya.Selain itu, Tunku Azizah juga telah melancarkan Yayasan Tenun Pahang Diraja bagi memulihara dan memastikan keunikan serta keistimewaan kain tenun itu terus terpelihara pada masa akan datang.

Kami di SAYS Seismik dengan penuh berkeyakinan berasa bahawa Al-Sultan Abdullah & Tunku Azizah dapat memikul tanggungjawab ini dengan jaya dan cemerlang serta membawa kejayaan yang lebih gemilang kepada negara yang tercinta, insya-Allah.

Daulat Tuanku!

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[VIDEO] “Terus Buka Kopiah” - Malu Tangan Disentuh, Reaksi Lelaki Ini Mencuit Hati Ramai

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Kursus asas pertolongan cemas dan juga CPR sememangnya penting untuk semua orang pelajari

Ilmu tersebut mampu menyelamatkan nyawa ramai orang. Oleh itu, sejak di peringkat sekolah lagi sehinggalah ke alam pekerjaan, kursus itu sering diajari.Begitu juga dengan satu video yang tular baru-baru ini, berkenaan seorang lelaki mempelajari kursus asas pertolongan cemas dan CPR bersama seorang pelatih wanita telah meraih perhatian warganet.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

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Malu sangat bila tangannya disentuh sampai terus buka kopiah

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @marwanzahari di TikTok, kelihatan seorang lelaki sedang mempelajari kursus pertolongan cemas dan CPR.Apa yang mencuit hati warganet adalah apabila dia menunjukkan reaksi malu ketika tangannya disentuh oleh seorang pelatih wanita yang ingin membetulkan posisi tangannya.Lebih menghiburkan adalah apabila lelaki tersebut tiba-tiba membuka kopiah yang dipakainya.

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“Susah nak cari lelaki macam ini zaman sekarang ini” - Warganet

Ekoran tularnya video tersebut yang kini meraih sehingga 2.6M tontonan, 290.6K tanda suka dan 1.9K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan reaksi lelaki tersebut.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Ini Resepi Popcorn Karamel Ala Garret Popcorn Hanya Guna 5 Bahan Saja. It's Movie Time!

Rindu popcorn? Jangan risau lagi, kali ini settle dah, tak perlu mengidam lagi. Boleh buat popcorn kat rumah je!

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Boleh makan sambil tengok TV, Netflix and chill kan? Tunggu apa lagi? Jom ikuti resepi popcorn karamel yang dikongsikan oleh Fainda Farahin Fainda Farahin. Nampak menyelerakan! Senang je guys...

Bahan-bahan:

1 cawan bertih jagung 5 sudu besar minyak masak1 cawan gula perang125g butter1 sudu kecil soda bikarbonat

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Cara penyediaan:

			1. Panaskan minyak dengan menggunakan api kecil. Kemudian, masukkan bertih jagung. Kacau dan tutup periuk.

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			2. Tunggu sehingga bunyi pop-pop tanda dah masak. Keluarkan dan ketepikan.

			3. Panaskan kuali, masukkan gula perang dan biarkan sehingga larut.

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			4. Kemudian, masukkan butter. Gaul sehingga sebati.

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			5. Seterusnya, masukkan soda. Kacau sehingga warna menjadi cerah. Tutup api.

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			6. Tuangkan karamel tadi ke atas popcorn. Gaul rata.

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			7. Masukkan popcorn ke dalam loyang. Bakar selama 30 minit pada suhu 150°C. Keluarkan setiap 5 minit dan gaul supaya popcorn tak menjadi ketulan.

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Siap, sejukkan sebelum makan... Dah boleh berNetflix!

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Spring Is Probably The Most Unforgettable Time To Visit Korea. Here’s Why

South Korea experiences four seasons throughout the year, and spring is typically from the month of late March until early May

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Located in East Asia, South Korea experiences four distinct seasons throughout the year – spring, summer, fall, and winter. It’s known for its bitter cold months and heavy snow during winter from December until mid-March. It’s followed by spring, which usually lasts from late March until early May and is typically one of the busiest periods, the main attraction being the cherry blossoms in full bloom. The hot and humid summer season, on the other hand, lasts from June to early September, while autumn, said to be the best season to visit, is from September to November.

Springtime in Korea is the perfect temperature as it's not too hot and not too cold, hence locals and tourists alike enjoy spending time outdoors to bask in the perfect spring weather

Springtime in Korea is arguably the best season. As far as temperature goes,  spring saves us from the bone chilling cold of winter. Visually, the colors in your surroundings start to fill back in, highlighted by the bright rays of the sun.

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This also means that there's no need to worry about packing thick clothing with you. Just bring along a couple of light outerwear and you're all set!

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Spring, the transition period between winter and summer is the perfect temperature to enjoy outdoor activities. The average temperature ranges between 7.1℃ and 17.8℃. It can get a little chilly at night times, but nothing a light jacket can’t fix. The weather begins to warm up at the end of March.

There is also abundant of fresh, highly nutritious seasonal food to enjoy in spring, from vegetables to fruits

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There are many different spring vegetables in Korea, including ssuk (mugwort), gondeurae (cirsium setidens), gosari (bracken), dalle (wild chive), and naengi (shepherd’s purse). These spring greens are packed with nutrition and help make for a well-balanced meal.

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Strawberry season in Korea takes place between March and April. With their bright red color, sweet flavor, and mouth-watering aroma, strawberries are always a big hit.

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Besides that, with Korea's seasonal catches like king crabs and other seafood, you can be sure to dine like royalty!

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From February to mid-March is the best time to eat king crabs. Mostly caught off Korea's east coast, king crabs are so delicious that they used to be specially presented to kings during royal banquets.

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To treat yourself to the freshest seafood, Busan's Jagalchi Market, the largest fish market in South Korea, houses a sizable variety for you to choose from

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Jagalchi Fish Market is the largest in South Korea, and if you’ve never been to an Asian fish market, it’s a must see. Stall after stall line the inside of the market selling an amazing variety of seafood. Many of the offerings are familiar to the average westerner, but some will certainly amaze.

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If you’re feeling adventurous, sample some of the seafood raw, directly from the seller. If that’s a bit too exotic, the fish market is surrounded by many amazing seafood restaurants.

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The season allows for some great bonding time, especially over a night or two of camping between friends or family

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Take advantage of the gorgeous weather and reserve a spot at one of Seoul's many camping spots. Like picnicking, camping is a favorite outdoor activity of Koreans which involves barbecue, drinking and lots of laughs with friends and family. For a luxurious experience, take a day trip outside of Seoul to Raventree Camp Grounds in Gapyeong.

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Of course, a mention about spring in Korea isn't complete without the obvious - cherry blossoms

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It is said that the best period to catch the cherry blossoms in full bloom in Korea is during the last week of March and first week of April.

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Many spring festivals are held throughout the country to celebrate the blossoming of cherry blossoms and other beautiful, magical spring flowers

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Spring announces its arrival in Korea with a blanket of yellow and white blossoms spreading over the country. Cherry blossoms, apricot flowers, and cornus fruit trees bloom from the beginning of March when the air is still cool. The warmer season sees a host of festivals take place in Korea where visitors can stroll amidst the glorious blossoming flowers and see the country at its best.

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Gurye Sansuyu Festival.
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One of the more prominent ones is Jinhae's Gunhangje Cherry Blossom Festival, featuring the Romance Bridge made famous by the Korean TV drama, “Romance”

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About a four-and-a-half hour bus ride south of Seoul and less than an hour bus ride from Busan, Jinhae is a sleepy naval town that’s home to the biggest cherry blossom festival in South Korea.

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The Gyeonghwa Station is also another top spot in Jinhae to witness and snap amazing photos of the cherry blossoms

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Gyeonghwa Station in Jinhae is renowned for the fairytale atmosphere created when thousands of cherry blossom petals drift to the ground in a pink blizzard whenever a train passes by.

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You won't mind getting your breath taken away by the cherry blossoms in Jinhae, just an hour's drive away from Busan. With flights fares going on deal on AirAsia, it will be a well-worth trip of a lifetime!

Aside from festivals, you can easily marvel at the beauty of these spring blossoms elsewhere, like along the road at the drive up to Dalmaji Hill in Busan

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Dalmaji-gil Road is a small walkway on the corner to Songjeong Beach. and boasts beautiful cherry blossoms and pine trees, which are located just beyond Haeundae Beach, on the slope of Mt. Wausan. The Dalmaji Hill has 8km driving course and at the peak of Mt.Wau is a Dalmaji hill.

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In addition to the cherry blossoms, the vibrant and breathtaking Lotus Lantern Festival is also a sight to behold

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Held in honour of Buddha’s birth anniversary, the annual Lotus Lantern Festival is a colourful celebration that transforms Seoul into an illuminated paradise filled with light and beauty.

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During the two weeks of the Lotus lantern Festival, there will also be a showcasing of several cultural programmes including Korean folk music performances, art exhibitions and traditional dance performances. There are also several fun activities for tourists including lotus lantern making, face painting, temple food sampling and folk games.

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Also, Jeju Island transforms into a playground of lush, colourful, and vivid nature

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Jeju’s spring is the first in the nation and has a particular hold on the national psyche. “During spring, the island is a patchwork of pinks, yellows, and greens. Of course, this is not unique to Jeju. The world over, poets have written about spring and flowers. But in Korea, Jeju is a scenic haven for romantic poets.”

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“Spring [in Jeju Island] is a pleasant time not only for the people but also for nature. Flowers decorate fields stretching from the sunny seashore to the island's highest point, the 1,950-meter peak of Mt. Halla. After spending a long, boring winter in barns, horses and cattle wander about the fields, grazing on fresh green sprouts.”

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Springtime is also the perfect time for a pleasant stroll in the national parks or even challenging hike if you're up for the endeavour

Dinosaur Ridge, Seoraksan National Park.
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Jusanji Lake, in Mt. Juwangsan National Park.
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Dinosaur Ridge, Seoraksan National Park.
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Witnessing the picturesque sceneries of Korea’s traditional villages and palace will feel like fairy tale drawings coming to life

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Whether it's going for a walk, sightseeing, or marvelling at cherry blossoms, Korea's spring weather is too beautiful to be staying indoors!

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Police Says 'Durian White Coffee' Instant Mix That Sent 5 To Hospital Was Laced With Drugs

On Friday, details of the police investigation into the samples of the instant coffee mixture, identified as 'Mycafe Penang Durian White Coffee', were made public by police

According to George Town OCPD Assistant Commissioner Anuar Omar, samples of the instant coffee mixture, which had sent at least five people to the Emergency Department of Penang Hospital, "were laced with a kind of drug".Anuar said that while the Penang Food Safety and Quality Laboratory confirmed that the sampled sachets contained a foreign substance, believed to be a kind of drug, the authorities have yet to identify what type of drug it was.

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Assistant Commissioner Anuar also said that the samples of the instant coffee mixture had been opened and re-sealed

"The re-sealed packet is heavier by 10gm compared to the original 40gm. The coffee mixture also contains a foreign green substance which is not available in the original packaging," NST Online quoted Anuar as saying on 2 February.Adding that there is a marked difference in weightage, contents and packaging of the instant durian coffee mixture, NST Online reported Anuar saying that police have since opened an investigation into the case under Section 272 of the Penal Code for adulteration of food or drink which is intended for sale.

The George Town OCPD Assistant Commissioner, meanwhile, helped shed more light on the incident that occurred on Tuesday when two Nepali guards were admitted to hospital after drinking the instant coffee mix

NST Online reported Anuar saying that at the time of the incident about 9.40am an unknown woman approached one of the guards and handed him a big packet of the Mycafe Penang Durian White Coffee for free before leaving the place."There were 16 small packets of the coffee mixture inside. They boiled water to mix the drink. After two minutes of drinking the drink, they started experiencing chest pain and breathing difficulty before they subsequently passed out," he added.

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Additionally, the manufacturer of the brand has lodged a police report, stating that checks into sachets taken from one of the victims showed that they were tampered with

The manufacturer shared a photo on its official Facebook page, showing the packaging taken from the victim weighing 10g extra than the original product.It also issued a statement warning customers not to take coffee from strangers and advised them to purchase its products from the authorised dealers only."We wish to reiterate that we have given and shall continue to give full cooperation to all authorities in having this matter investigated and solved."

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While the manufacturer defended the product, calling it "suitable for all", supermarkets in George Town were no longer stocking the instant coffee mix since the incident

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