Family Looking For 12-Year-Old Ampang Girl Who Went Missing Before School This Morning

UPDATE: Chen Xiyan has been found safe at home.
Read the full story here.

A 12-year-old girl from Ampang has been missing since 7am this morning, 15 September, and her family is urging the public to help them find her

According to Oriental Daily, the missing child, Chen Xiyan (陈惜妍) was last seen in her home in Bukit Permai.Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) councillor Chua Yew Choong accompanied the girl's mother to release the information about her missing daughter on a Facebook live broadcast at noon today.

Image via King Chua (Facebook)

According to the girl's mother, she last saw Chen waking up this morning to get ready for school

She usually changes into her school uniform on her own before getting sent to school by her father.Both parents were kept occupied by their youngest daughter when they called Chen just before leaving the house. However, they realised she was no longer at home."Her school shoes, sneakers, slippers and all other shoes are still at home, so she may have gone out without shoes," said the mother.She added that her daughter did not change into her school uniform, and believes that she was still wearing a white T-shirt and shorts when she left home.

Image via Oriental Daily

Please help keep a look out for Chen Xiyan, a 12-year-old student from SJK (C) On Pong 2.
She is 125cm tall and was last seen in a white T-shirt and shorts.

If you have seen her or have any other information about her, please contact +6014-6256952 or +6016-9866136.

Here's Ampang Jaya councillor Chua's full post:


Cute Doggo Lining Up For Nasi Lemak Wins Over Every Malaysian Heart

Where there's good nasi lemak, there's sure to be a long queue

A stall in Kuching recently made waves on the Internet after an adorable customer paid them a visit.Nasi Lemak Jambatan Tamparuli was able to capture the moment in a series of Facebook photos posted on 28 July that have been shared over 8,500 times.

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Spotted among several people who were waiting to order nasi lemak sat a very patient doggo

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Well, patient as far as hungry dogs go."No need rice, just fried chicken. Been waiting quite awhile now," reads the caption.

By the time it was finally its turn, the dog walked up, sat like a good boy, and 'enquired' about the price.
"How much is one packet of nasi lemak, abang?"

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The abang kindly replied, "RM2 per packet."
Upon realising that it didn't bring cash, the doggo tried to 'negotiate' a deal.

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It tried its luck by asking if the stall accepted e-wallet payments.

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But not to worry, it all ended well.
Much to its delight, the dog was given a piece of fried chicken on the house!

That grin says it all.

Image via Nasi Lemak Jambatan Tamparuli/Facebook

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In the comments section, the stall later posted a photo of the dog bringing its friends to try the food and they were all commended for complying with social distancing measures.

Since the post went viral, Malaysians have been praising the shop for their act of kindness

Image via Nasi Lemak Jambatan Tamparuli/Facebook

Image via Nasi Lemak Jambatan Tamparuli/Facebook

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You can check out the full post below:

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[VIDEO] Bila Kucing Gendut Tak Lepas Masuk Rumah, Tak Pasal-Pasal Pagar Pula Disalahkan

Kucing adalah haiwan peliharaan yang sentiasa cute dan menjadi hiburan kepada sesiapa saja yang melihat telatahnya

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Bagi sesetengah orang, ada yang suka kucingnya bersaiz besar kerana nampak lebih sihat dan comel. Lebih-lebih lagi jika kucing itu memang kuat makan, saiz badannya akan lebih besar berbanding kucing biasa.Tetapi kebiasaannya, kucing bersaiz besar ini sering berhadapan dengan masalah untuk meloloskan badan ke dalam pagar rumah dek kerana badan yang gemuk.Begitu juga dengan video yang tular di laman aplikasi TikTok ini, di mana seorang pengguna telah merakam aksi kucingnya yang sado tengah struggle nak masuk ke dalam rumah dan video itu telah menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh di bawah:

  @m.danisy Bukan salah kucing tu tau. Yang salah pagar tu  ##fyp ##foryou ##fy ##kucing ##funny ##malaysia  Dj baby - Family friendly

Oleh kerana saiz badan yang terlalu besar, kucing itu kelihatan cuba beberapa kali untuk lepaskan diri dari pagar berkenaan

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Selepas berjaya melepaskan badannya dari pagar, kucing itu sempat pandang semula ke belakang seolah-olah tidak puas hati dengan pagar berkenaan.Ataupun, mungkin sebelum ini badannya tidak sebesar itu dan tidak ada masalah setiap kali nak masuk rumah. Tetapi kali ini, ia terpaksa mencuba beberapa kali dan nampak struggle betul semasa nak lepaskan badannya itu.

"Penat member, pandang balik tak puas hati tu" - Warganet

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Video itu tular di TikTok sehingga mendapat lebih 266,600 tontonan dan 34,000 likes. Rata-rata warganet terhibur dengan aksi kucing gendut itu dan ada juga yang kesian kerana ia nampak tercungap-cungap selepas berjaya masuk ke dalam rumah.Antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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How Should Young Graduates Manage Their Money?

I get this question all the time

So I finally decided to write this one.It’s partly about timeless fundamentals of personal finance, but I also included some thoughts about the future, and lessons from the past.If you’re any of the below, this article was written for you — so I hope you find it helpful:- Fresh graduates- Young people in their early twenties- Students who are just about to start work(But if you’re older, perhaps you’d like to review what I wrote, and comment if you agree? Or if you have any money advice of your own.)

Young people problems:

Everybody’s got problems, but yours are unique in a few ways. Let’s go through them one by one:

1. Personal finance education

Most “adult” people I know still have a surface-level understanding about money. Unfortunately, this applies to people of your age too. If you’d like to test your knowledge, try this basic financial literacy test.It’s just five very short questions, and you get to see if you’re financially smarter than two-thirds of the world (who failed).Why isn’t personal finance a mandatory subject in schools and universities? I don’t know, but that’s surely one of the biggest failings of our education system. Instead, young people are left to learn finance from websites, guest speakers and gulp, their friends and families.It’s not that self-learning is a bad thing. It’s that sometimes even your well-meaning friends and parents could be teaching you poor money habits. And let’s not get into “friends” who “teach” but are actually trying to make money off you.So your biggest problem really is: No one taught you personal finance. And even if someone did, was he/she teaching you the right things?

2. The changing world of jobs

When you were younger, your parents likely told you a version of the same advice they told me: “Study hard, get good grades — and you’ll have a secure job.”But of course, the world has changed since our parents’ times. Today, the world of secure jobs isn’t so secure anymore. There’s no such thing as lifetime employment. And with huge advances in Robots and Artificial Intelligence every day, the world of jobs is gonna continue to change rapidly. It scares the shit out of me, but here’s the prediction some experts are making: we’re gonna have much less traditional jobs in the near future.So now you’re now living in an uncertain job market with an even more uncertain future. It’s getting harder to have secure income.

“I might be smiling here, but I think robots are gonna take away your job.”
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3. Cost of living and inflation

You’re likely a Malaysian, so I’m gonna quote a Malaysian example. In the 1980s, you could probably buy a double-story house in KL for about RM60,000. And your starting salary might have been around RM1,000.Today, try buying an RM500,000 (USD112,000) apartment on your starting salary of RM2,100.The oft-quoted guideline from the World Bank is this: To be considered affordable, the price of your home should be less than 3 times your annual household income. In other words, if your annual household income is RM54,600 (RM2,100 monthly salary x 13 months x 2 people), an “affordable” home for you costs RM163,800 and below.That RM500,000 apartment is 9 times your annual household income. The World Bank would call it “severely unaffordable.”You and I call it f*cked up.Here’s some more scary data. Because it’s not just the Malaysian economy that’s f*cked. Lets take a look at the economic miracle known as the USA. Well, our young friends there aren’t doing so well either. The Atlantic reports that over the last few years, real (inflated-adjusted) income has fallen for most Americans aged between 18-34. And here’s some data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics:“Average income for Americans aged 18-35 has gone from USD36,000 (in 1992) to USD33,000 (today)."– James AltucherYou’re rightfully angry at the rising cost of living. Things have gotten more expensive over the years, and salaries (especially for young graduates) have just not kept up.

4. Student debt

Most of you have some form of student loans to pay off too. But here’s the good news: because Malaysia — for better or for worse — is an extremely forgiving country.I’m not suggesting you don’t repay your PTPTN education loan and beg for forgiveness from the immigration officers at KLIA before your annual vacation. What I am saying is if you have the will to pay your debts, the environment here makes it easier to pay. We have all kinds of discount schemes; plus when was the last time you heard of someone getting hauled to jail because they missed an education loan payment?Of course, student debt is still a problem. And I understand how hard it is to plan for your future when you have a big sum of money hanging over your head. I’ve been there too and it feels like shit.But with that in mind, let’s take a look at the other side. It can’t be all doom and gloom; so what are some advantages that young people have instead?

Young people privileges:

1. Access & technology

When I was a fresh graduate, I had to call the TM Streamyx guys to come to my home every few months — because my copper wire DSL modem would periodically get fried by lightning. Not only was my wired Internet connection slow, it was unreliable.Today, the cheapest data plan on your mobile phone is five times faster than my lightning-rod DSL connection of 2007. And as you’re probably aware, the amount of knowledge available for free on the Internet continues to grow exponentially.What I’m getting at is this: you’re privileged to live in an era of cheap devices and free information. Access to knowledge is not a problem anymore. It’s so common that you and I don’t even appreciate how wonderful it is; that with a few clicks of your mouse — you can check how cheap Malaysian car prices were in 1985. (Hint: if you like imported cars, don’t click on the link.) You don’t even have to open your mouth to ask anyone.With technology, you can even learn from the world’s greatest minds for (you guessed it) free. And just to prove my point, I’m linking you to Professor Robert Shiller’s course on Financial Markets here. Seriously, why are you still here listening to me, when you can instead learn about Financial Markets from a Nobel Prize winner?

If you know what this is, you’re old
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2. The freelance economy

Growing up, I wasn’t street smart. I did pretty well in school, but I was never the entrepreneurial kind. Maybe the whole “established path” of school >> university >> corporate job was too well-drilled into my head.So the only way I knew how to make money was to work for a company and have a boss. Silly me.Of course, you’re smarter and braver than me. So you’ve likely done some kind of work in your free time during your college days. You probably already know how to leverage your skills and connections to make money.Which is a great thing. Did you know that freelancers now represent 35% of the US workforce? I could’t find detailed statistics from Malaysia, but it’s a growing trend worldwide. And it especially suits people like you and me who like to work from home in our underwear.Your ability to use access and technology makes freelancing an easy option for you. You know how the Internet and social media work. Plus with globalization, you can earn some high-value USD if you sell internationally.All of us are entrepreneurs. I wish I’d learned that earlier in life; but for you young Padawan — the world is yours to conquer.

3. Time

Time is your greatest advantage of all. And here’s an example from history’s most storied investor: Warren Buffett, who’s now worth about USD 73.9 billion.Did you know that 99% of Warren Buffett’s wealth was made after his 50th birthday? Read that again. Even the greatest investor we’ve known made the majority of his fortune after he was 50.He started when he was 11, but it took him 45 years to become a billionaire.Of course, that’s not what people wanna hear. Everyone wants to become the next Mark Zuckerberg — billionaire at 23 years old.  But it’s not gonna happen for most people.Most people need time to achieve significant things in their careers. And most people need the magic of compound interest over long periods of time — to really let their money grow.I’ll give you a typical example here: let’s say you earn RM2,200 and contribute the bare minimum into your EPF retirement fund. Keep contributing as normal for 41 years (till you retire), and you’ll have a cool RM1 million by the end of it:

Assuming 6% returns
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And that’s even before you factor in any promotions and salary raises.You’re young; you have time. But do you have patience?

So what should young people do with their money?

1. Budget and automate

If I could sum up personal finance in one sentence, it’d be this: spend less than you earn, and invest the rest.Sounds great, but of course then you start getting tempted by how great the latest iPhone looks, and that unbelievable holiday deal from AirAsia. Which is precisely why you need a budget. Because if you spend your money freely without planning — you’ll be bankrupt one day.You can read further details on how to create a budget here, but the most important thing about budgeting is that it helps build discipline. Without which you will never achieve financial success.Here’s a final tip on budgeting: Because most of us are so horrible at controlling our impulse to buy things, automate your savings and investments. Set your bank to automatically deduct your salary and invest that money immediately every pay day — so you can’t easily touch it.Because if you can easily get to that money, I suspect you’ll have a new iPhone soon.

2. Be ruthless about expenses

If you were a company, there are two ways to become more profitable: make more money, or reduce your costs.Both are important, but which one do you have more immediate control over?Assuming you’re not extremely poor, and your family isn’t totally dependent on you — most young graduates have room to reduce their expenses.“But I need trendy clothes and hipster cafes to maintain my image,” you say. “And I need vacations overseas to be happy.”I’m never gonna be the guy who says you should give up your overpriced Starbucks lattes or stop traveling. To each his own. But if you’re really going to control your expenses in today’s economic environment, I guarantee you need to make some tough decisions.You’re not going to get everything your heart desires. Life is about trade-offs. In time and in money. So spend on those things which are really important to you. Spend more on them and cut out everything else. Ruthlessly.Hint: When you get to my age, you’ll probably realize a lot of things you thought were important aren’t. So choose wisely.

(hint: Image is overrated; money is not)
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3. Excel and diversify

But there comes a point where your expenses are fully optimized. Trying to save more money at this point isn’t going to help much anymore. Instead, to get to the next level, you’re going to have to make more money.The first way of doing that is to excel at your job. Or if you can’t, finding a job that you excel in. The world of jobs is changing — but are there still great jobs that pay good money right now?Yes. Remember that life rewards people who bring value to others. The more value you bring, the more you can earn.The other way is to diversify — to have multiple sources of income. Remember the freelance economy. A lot of you already have side businesses (according to a survey, 44% of millennials aged 25-34 have side jobs; the highest among all age groups). Well that’s the way the world seems to be leaning towards. Maybe your multiple sources of income will be enough so you won’t ever have to work for anyone again.But if you’re like me and aren’t a natural entrepreneur — this will feel scary. You’ll have to learn important skills like marketing, pitching and sales. You’ll have to deal with tough clients and learn to understand human nature.And it’ll be a good thing.

4. Try buying some assets

I answer a lot of questions about money, but I don’t see a lot of people taking action with their money. Maybe it’s because people are afraid of losing money — so they’d rather not risk anything. Or maybe people are just afraid to start anything that they didn’t learn in school.Whatever it is, knowledge without action is pretty useless.If your idea of investment is giving money to your father so you can forget about it, it’s time for you to make some decisions on your own. You don’t have to get into anything risky; I’m not asking you to study 100 technical analysis graphs and buy something terrifying like a Call Warrant.But if you’ve never ventured beyond fixed deposits, you could try exploring low-cost mutual funds or REITs. Or even your good old Amanah Saham. But please don’t just read about it. Giving it a try (with small sums of money of course) will teach you so much more.There is power in taking small actions. For your knowledge and for your confidence.Win or lose money — you’ll gain something more important: experience.

Don’t worry; 99% of the world don’t know WTF this is either
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5. Invest in yourself

The most important investment of all is you. This means spending money to take care of yourself. Invest in quality food for your body, and quality knowledge for your mind. Buy good books.Investing in yourself extends to non-personal finance things. Invest in a healthy lifestyle and healthy relationships. Be nice to your friends and family. And use your money to help others; it’s good for your soul.If you don’t take care of yourself today, you won’t be able to enjoy all that money you’ve made someday.

I’m sorry if you were expecting a step-by-step plan on how to achieve xx amount of money by a certain age. I’m sorry if you were expecting a “guaranteed plan” that will “beat the system” that you keep seeing on Twitter nowadays.I wish I could give you a guaranteed plan. But we live in an uncertain world with constant change and disruption. That “Be a Property Millionaire by 30” course might have had a chance of success during the great KL property boom of 2009 – 2013, but is it applicable today? Maybe not.Short-term strategies and tactics make great case studies, but over longer periods of time — it’s solid fundamentals that will bring you success.

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If there’s something I can leave with you today, it’s that ultimately you have to take full responsibility over your financial future. Ultimately you have to make sense of this messy world and make your own decisions about money. So that means no more blaming anyone else for financial troubles, and no more shrugging and saying “But I don’t know what to do.”I know it’s scary, but let’s look at it this way:If life is an adventure; a journey on the winding road to your destiny. Then money is the vehicle that you drive; that accompanies you on that journey. Screw up your money management, and it’s going to be a rough ride. Manage your money well, and the journey is gonna be smoother. Plus you might even get to your destination faster.You’re already halfway along your journey. Regardless of whatever’s happened in the past, you have the power to make your journey better than what it is today. You have the power right now.Shall we begin?


Teary-Eyed Dr Noor Hisham Bids Farewell To Fellow 'War General' In Battle Against COVID-19

Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham became emotional yesterday, 10 June, while bidding farewell to a close comrade of his in the Ministry of Health's (MOH) battle against the COVID-19 pandemic

As the last agenda in the daily COVID-19 press conference, Dr Noor Hisham announced the mandatory retirement of Health deputy director-general (Medical) Datuk Dr Rohaizat Yon after 35 years of service to the country."With a heavy heart, I would like to inform that today is the last day of work for one of my panglima perang (war generals), Datuk Dr Rohaizat Yon," announced Dr Noor Hisham.He then became choked up while saying that Dr Rohaizat has been with the MOH team all this while in its battle against the COVID-19 pandemic."We give you the utmost appreciation and thanks for the strong commitment you have shown throughout your service to the people of Malaysia," Dr Noor Hisham concluded.

Dr Rohaizat (second from left) can always be seen standing alongside Dr Noor Hisham during the COVID-19 press conferences.
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Although Dr Noor Hisham is at the forefront of all the COVID-19 press conferences, Dr Rohaizat can always be seen at his side, along with the other senior officers

According to The Star, Dr Rohaizat graduated from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and began serving as a medical officer in 1985.Rising through the ranks quickly, he was first appointed the director of Kluang Hospital in 1988, before moving to the MOH's headquarters in 1990.With a Masters of Health Planning from the University of New South Wales and a Doctorate in Public Health and Health Economics from UKM, he held several senior positions in the ministry throughout the years.He was finally appointed the Health deputy director-general (Medical) in 2019.

Dr Rohaizat (middle) with Dr Noor Hisham and the other MOH senior officers.
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Speaking to the press after the conference yesterday, Dr Rohaizat said handling COVID-19 was the most daunting task he had to face throughout his career

Having been assigned with affairs related to all hospitals under the ministry, he said he needed to ensure that medical equipment such as beds, ventilators, and face masks in all healthcare facilities were sufficient to treat the coronavirus cases that began to appear in Malaysia late February.Dr Rohaizat has also been attending the daily Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre meetings and keeping Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba up to date on the country's latest COVID-19 situation."Every day, without fail... even on Hari Raya, although there was some relaxation, we still had to come to work for data collection," he said, as quoted by Bernama.However, he said being able to keep the number of COVID-19 cases in the country under control was a success that everyone in Malaysia should be proud of.Malaysia recorded the lowest number of new COVID-19 cases yesterday, 10 June, with only two positive patients, both of whom were not infected within the community, bringing the country's tally to 8,338.

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Watch Dr Noor Hisham bid an emotional farewell to Dr Rohaizat:

@DGHisham sebak semasa mengumumkan persaraan Timbalan Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan, Datuk Dr Rohaizat Yon semasa sidang media harian KKM.Terima Kasih 'Panglima Perang KKM' dan selamat bersara pic.twitter.com/tDnC5mPvzx— Astro AWANI (@501Awani) June 10, 2020


Guna Tagline Tak Senonoh, Sampul Raya Syarikat Ini Undang Kecaman & Teguran Ramai

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Menjelang hari raya Aidilfitri, tentunya ramai rasa teruja dan seronok ingin menyambutnya

Tambahan lagi, untuk kanak-kanak, mereka lagi rasa gembira kerana selain boleh berjumpa dengan saudara-mara, mereka juga dapat menerima duit raya.Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah gambar di Facebook yang memaparkan sampul raya yang mempunyai tagline tidak senonoh telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat posting itu di bawah:

Cetak tagline #noromen-romen pada sampul raya

Menerusi posting berkenaan, kelihatan seorang individu menyuarakan pendapatnya tentang sampul raya sebuah syarikat. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila pihak syarikat tidak mengenal pasti audience semasa mencetak sampul raya. Kebiasaannya, sampul raya akan diberikan kepada anak-anak, namun tagline #noromen-romen itu dilihat tidak sesuai.

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"Dah kata hotel patuh syariah, tulislah kata-kata yang mulia yang elok" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya posting berkenaan sehingga meraih 824 tanda suka, 207 komen dan 300 kongsi di Facebook, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan reaksi masing-masing.Namun, ada juga yang memberi pandangan bahawa romen itu bermaksud romance dalam bahasa Inggeris yang menasihatkan orang ramai supaya jangan bercinta. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Facebook:

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DBKL's Plan To Encourage The Use Of Public Transport Will Cost Private Car Owners

Come 2017, you may have to pay extra to enter certain areas in Kuala Lumpur during peak hours because Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is planning to impose road pricing or congestion charges for private vehicles

KL city mayor Mohd Amin Nordin Abdul Aziz
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City mayor Mohd Amin Nordin Abdul Aziz said this is to encourage the use of public transportation. "(It may be implemented) after the completion of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT Line 1)." The plan is similar to what is being implemented in several world class cities such as Singapore, London, Milan and Stockholm, where private vehicles pay a hefty fee if they want to enter certain areas during peak hours.

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That is not all. Buckle up and prepare to spend more time circling around to find a parking space because DBKL is also planning to reduce the number of parking lots in the city to ease traffic.

Deputy Federal Territories Minister Dr Loga Bala Mohan
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The number of parking bays in the city is to be reduced to lessen traffic congestion.Deputy Federal Territories Minister Dr Loga Bala Mohan said the idea was to reduce cars on the road and encourage people to use public transport.“We are studying this plan and will implement it after the completion of (Line 1 of the) Mass Rapid Transit project in 2017,” he told reporters after opening the seventh International Conference on World Class Sustainable Cities 2015.Loga said the plan also included imposing higher parking charges and higher development costs for parking bays.

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Does the plan sound familiar? If yes, it's because former KL city mayor Tan Sri Ahmad Phesal Talib had said that DBKL would reduce the number of parking lots... at the same conference two years ago!

Tan Sri Ahmad Phesal Talib
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Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal Talib said this during the 5th International Conference on World-Class Sustainable Cities 2013 (WCSC 2013) held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.Ahmad Phesal said more attention should be given to upgrading existing public transport services as reducing traffic congestion in the city would contribute to improving the economic well-being of the nation and people.

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Ini 7 Makanan Favourite Pop Meals Yang Harus Anda Cuba. Sedap & Berbaloi!

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Dengan menyediakan aneka makanan daripada nasi, pasta, burger dan banyak lagi, Pop Meals kini semakin menjadi pilihan orang ramai

Mempunyai hampir 30 cawangan di Malaysia khususnya di Klang Valley, Pop Meals menyediakan makanan kegemaran lokal dengan harga yang berpatutan.Jadi, jika anda baru pertama kali ingin mencuba Pop Meals, kami senaraikan 7 makanan daripada Pop Meals yang harus anda cuba.

1. Salted Egg Buttermilk Chicken

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Salted Egg Buttermilk Chicken sudah menjadi kegilaan ramai zaman ini. Rasanya yang berlemak ditambah lagi dengan isi ayam popcorn yang rangup memang sungguh menyelerakan. Kuah salted egg buttermilk yang pekat membuatkan ia lebih lazat.

2. Honey Soy Sesame Chicken

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Ayam popcorn yang diselaputi honey soy sauce lalu ditabur dengan bijan, memang sedap sekali! Lagi-lagi kalau makan ketika makanan masih panas. Rasanya yang manis tetapi balanced membuatkan ramai repeat makanan ini!

3. Spaghetti Beef Bolognese

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Spaghetti sememangnya disukai ramai terutamanya Spaghetti Beef Bolognese daripada Pop Meals ini. Sos bolognese yang lazat ditambah lagi dengan daging lembu cincang yang lembut, anda perlu cuba makanan ini!

4. Creamy Mac & Cheese + Popcorn Chicken

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Anda pencinta cheese? Anda wajib cuba Creamy Mac & Cheese + Popcorn Chicken daripada Pop Meals ini!  Penuh dengan cheese dan berkrim, memang tak kedekut langsung.

5. Sweet & Sour Chicken

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Tak manis sangat dan tak masam sangat, rasa yang seimbang dan lazat membuatkan ramai orang suka makan Sweet & Sour Chicken daripada Pop Meals. Ayam popcorn yang rangup di luar dan lembut di dalam menambah lagi selera.

6. Chilli Pan Mee with Onsen Egg

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Antara makanan bestseller daripada Pop Meals, Chilli Pan Mee with Onsen Egg ini turut mendapat perhatian ramai. Dihidang bersama telur separuh masak, ikan bilis dan ayam cincang lalu dilengkapkan lagi dengan cili kering, memang perfect!

7. Pop's Fish & Chips

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Anda suka Fish & Chips? Jangan risau kerana Pop Meals turut menyediakan Fish & Chips yang crispy di luar, isi ikan lembut di dalam! Dihidangkan juga dengan kentang goreng serta dipping sauce melengkapkan lagi hidangan ini.

Selain daripada walk-in, anda juga boleh mendapatkan makanan daripada Pop Meals melalui laman web rasmi Pop Meals, foodpanda, GrabFood dan ShopeeFood.

Siapa yang duduk dekat Lembah Klang tu bolehlah cuba Pop Meals ini okay! :D

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Yes, That's Tony Fernandes Vacuuming The Inside Of An AirAsia Plane

Tony Fernandes, the charismatic CEO of budget airline AirAsia, is widely known for his down-to-earth persona and genuine care for his employees a.k.a "Allstars", as he fondly calls them

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Fernandes practices the “walk-around” management style - he believes in working together with his employees.According to BBC, it's common practice for Fernandes to work with workers in different departments. He says he's learned a lot from working on the airline himself."If you sit up in your ivory tower and just look at financial reports, you're going to make some big mistakes," he told the BBC back in 2010.

Fast forward to 2017, it appears that Fernandes still holds true to his motto. A recent Twitter clip shows him taking up the job of a housekeeping crew member:

One extra crew on board flight AK6306 to Langkawi. Well done on keeping it super clean @tonyfernandes #airasia pic.twitter.com/JVujO1iehB— Aziz Laikar (@AzizLaikar) March 21, 2017

Aziz Laikar, who is AirAsia's Head of Communications posted the 23-second video on his profile yesterday, 20 March. "One extra crew on board flight AK6306 to Langkawi. Well done on keeping it super clean," the caption reads.

Fernandes could be seen vacuuming the inside of the plane in his trademark jeans and cap, making sure that everything is squeaky clean

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The CEO's humble deed was highly praised by netizens

@AzizLaikar @tonyfernandes good boss.. sporting, friendly , humble, hard working .. @AirAsia the best.jom tngok @LIMA2017— Zubaidah Zainal (@szubaidahf1) March 21, 2017

@AzizLaikar @tonyfernandes So down to earth— Lim Kim Hsia (@LimHsia) March 21, 2017

@AzizLaikar @tonyfernandes salute. Model boss.— nafisha bte ahmad (@nafisha62) March 21, 2017

@AzizLaikar @tonyfernandes what a superb CEO!!!!!!— ShahrinYahya (@shahrinyahya) March 21, 2017

A superb CEO he is. After all, he views his employees as his top asset, even surpassing customers."Employees come number one, customers come number two. If you have a happy workforce they'll look after your customers anyway," he said.

Well done, Mr. Fernandes! :D

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Tony Fernandes is also a pretty sporting boss when it comes to his employees having fun at work:

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His facial expressions are on point!

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Books Like Harry Potter, LOTR, And The Hunger Games Are Damaging The Brains Of Children?

Yep, reading books like "Harry Potter, LOTR, GoT, The Hunger Games" which "contain deeply insensitive and addictive material" and "encourages difficult behaviour" can "cause brain damage in children" — at least that's what a principal, who stands for the "old-fashioned values of traditional literature", of a British school says!

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The principal, Graeme Whiting — who is probably just bitter because he never got his Hogwarts acceptance letter — recently published a baffling blog post, claiming children should need a "special license" to buy such fantasy books

In the blog post titled "The Imagination of the Child", the grumpy headmaster also went off on the irresponsible mothers who let their children corrupt their minds with these books with "pictorial covers that hide the sometimes demonic, influential and unacceptable words that may lie within the text", saying:"Last week I saw a mother sitting on a bench in a shopping mall with her young baby, sampling the milk from its bottle, to make sure it was the right temperature and flowed freely. It was a beautiful and very serene scene of motherly care.Will that same mother, in thirteen years time, when that baby becomes an opinionated young teenager, be able to offer the same care? Will the mother sample the literature that it reads like it did the baby’s bottle."

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While that was the headmaster being strangely unbelievable who thinks that imagination of children should be caged and not allowed exposure to anything modern, an Egyptian official recently claimed that Tom and Jerry — not ISIS or dictators — are responsible for the rise of violence and extremism in the Middle East

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As reported by Egyptian Streets' Mohamed Khairat, the Head of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), Ambassador Salah Abdel Sadek, during a speech at a conference called "The Media and the Culture of Violence" at Cairo University,  told the audience:

"[Tom and Jerry] portrays the violence in a funny manner and sends the message that, yes, I can hit him … and I can blow him up with explosives. It becomes set in [the viewer’s] mind that this is natural."After Salah Abdel Sadek's statement, privately-owned Youm7 published an article titled "Five Accusations Tom and Jerry Faces in Egypt", which claimed that the cartoon teaches children about negative habits, such as drinking alcohol, smoking, and stealing.


Man Climbs Up Electrical Tower In Bangsar To Take Selfie For His 26th Birthday

For most of us, a birthday would often be celebrated with dinner parties or short getaways. But for this 26-year-old man, it was taking a selfie from high atop an electrical tower.

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Passing motorists were alarmed to see a man climbing up the massive electrical pylon near The Pullman Hotel in Bangsar on 20 November, Monday evening. Assuming that he was attempting suicide, the police was alerted.

Eight firefighters were dispatched to the scene in two fire engines

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"As they arrived at the scene, there was a man climbing up the electricity pylon. However, the man climbed down soon after receiving orders from the police while the firefighters were ready for any eventuality," said City Fire and Rescue Department director Khirudin Drahman as quoted by Harian Metro. When the police questioned him, he told them that he climbed up the tower to take a memorable selfie on his 26th birthday.

While no one was hurt during the incident, the police are investigating whether to press charges

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Hopefully he got a decent selfie after all that trouble! As for us, we'll be sticking to celebrating birthdays the old-fashioned way.

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Gamuda Cove Offers #LetsDiscover 2021 New Year Bonanza Packages On Boat Cruises & More

This Spotlight is sponsored by Gamuda Cove.

We may not be able to travel overseas yet, but we're so lucky to have awesome sights right here in Malaysia!

With travel restrictions starting to ease, let's start planning for a fun and safe day out with family and friends.Gamuda Cove is offering a series of outdoor activities so you can enjoy fresh air, gorgeous sights, and amazing experiences. Jom, #LetsDiscover!

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The #LetsDiscover 2021 New Year Bonanza means that you can purchase now at great discounts, then claim these experiences later at your convenience!

In fact, if you buy now the promo is valid until 30 April 2022. That is an awesome deal!Not just your regular park, Discovery Park at Gamuda Cove offers thrilling activities, one-of-a-kind hangout spots, and family-friendly facilities. It has unique attractions, including Southeast Asia's first Aerobar, and the gorgeous Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands.Located along the ELITE Highway, Discovery Park at Gamuda Cove is the place to be in 2021.Reserve your spot by calling 012-932 1811 at least three days in advance, before you plan to visit.

#LetsDiscover 2021 New Year Bonanza includes these awesome packages with promos up to 50% off:

1. Introductory Combo at RM55 per pax

If you love to sit back, relax, and take in the sights and sounds of nature, then this is definitely the package for you.The Introductory Combo is perfect if you want to experience something new and special, that will not only light up your Instagram feed, but also leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

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This package includes:- Safari Insta Tour at Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands. Experience a 40-minute tour of these picturesque wetlands, where you can capture gorgeous Insta-worthy shots at three scenic locations - Bamboo Trail, Lake Sendayan, and Rumah Melayu.- Cove Aerobar. Enjoy a ride up the one-of-a-kind Cove Aerobar to enjoy breathtaking, panoramic views up high. While you're up there, indulge in light snacks and drinks! This 15-minute experience is definitely something you'll remember for a lifetime.

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Get this combo for RM55 per pax.

2. Nature Wanderlust Jungle School Combo at RM108 per pax

Looking for a day out with the little ones? The Nature Wanderlust Jungle School Combo is family-friendly, educational, and a great way for your children to connect with nature.Head out as a family, stretch your legs, bask in the fresh air and sunlight on this unique excursion.

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This package includes:- Farmily Farm. Located behind Gamuda Cove Experience Gallery, learn all about the stunning fauna and flora at the Farmily Farm with a 30-minute educational briefing.- Jungle School Programme. Specially catered for kids aged 2-9 years old, this 90-minute programme allows them to explore and learn all about the animals and plants of the Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands.- Cove Aerobar. Enjoy 15 minutes up in the sky as you ride up the Cove Aerobar for beautiful, panoramic views. - ArcHIVE. Starting from March 2021, you'll be able to spend time eating and shopping to your heart's content at this unique food hall. Redeem the cash vouchers from Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands ticketing counter by showing your unique codes via Shopee Mobile App.

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Get this combo for RM108 per pax.

3. Ready. Set. Play! Combo at RM185 per pax

Thrill-seekers will be revving to jump on this combo package! Feel the power of dirt bikes as you explore off-road tracks. Then spend the rest of your time unwinding on a cruise as you take in the sights of nature around you.It's sure to be an adventure to remember, especially if you're planning a getaway with friends!

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This package includes:- FTW MotoManiac dirt bike ride. Get your adrenaline pumping when you go off-road through mud and sand in a thrilling quest to see parts of Malaysia you never knew existed. This 30-minute ride is sure to excite!- Boat Cruise Sightseeing. Take to the water for a 40-minute cruise at the Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands. The natural wildlife along the lake bank is sure to surprise you ;)- Cove Aerobar. Take a break and enjoy the panoramic views atop the Cove Aerobar, where you can enjoy light snacks and drinks.- ArcHIVE. Starting from March 2021, you'll be able to spend time eating and shopping to your heart's content at this unique food hall. Redeem the cash vouchers from Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands ticketing counter by showing your unique codes via Shopee Mobile App.

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Get this combo at RM185 per pax.

What are you waiting for? Buy now to enjoy later at Gamuda Land's Shopee page*!

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Govt Is "Seriously Considering" A Curfew To Combat Drug Use Among Malaysian Teens

The Cabinet Committee on the Eradication of Drugs has proposed to impose a curfew for Malaysians under the age of 18 to curb drug-related incidents

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According to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, the proposal is based on a study of the juvenile curfew enforced in Iceland, Malay Mail reported."It is a model that we can actually emulate. It may be a bit more difficult because we have the Malaysian culture of 24-hour mamak stalls," Wan Azizah told reporters after chairing the Cabinet Committee on the Eradication of Drugs at the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU) meeting today, 17 January.

"We are seriously considering it... because we found that the sniffers, especially, are very young," Wan Azizah explained.

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 The Women, Family, and Community Development Minister explained that the government is looking at other areas of youth such as housing condition and education.On safeguarding the welfare of children, Wan Azizah said that parents cannot depend entirely on the government."The responsibility of parenting cannot be given only to the government. You have to also assume your responsibility as a parent," she added.

In Iceland, a plan called Youth In Iceland had implemented several measures to curb its drug and alcohol use amongst underaged citizens

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This included placing those aged 13 to 16 under a 10pm curfew during the winter, and 12am during the summer.


PM Extends MCO Until 28 April After Receiving Advice From Experts

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin just announced that the Movement Control Order (MCO) will be extended until 28 April

He broke the news during a live address at 4pm today, 10 April.

The Prime Minister said, "Based on the current situation, the MCO has helped our medical officials contain the spread of COVID-19 to a stable stage." "Based on the advice from the Ministry of Health (MOH) and other health experts, the government has decided to extend the MCO for another two weeks from 15 April to 28 April 2020."

Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) dilanjut lagi dua minggu bermula 15 April - 28 April 2020. - YAB PM Tan Sri @MuhyiddinYassin— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) April 10, 2020

He also noted that 220 people have recovered from COVID-19 within the past 24 hours

Meanwhile, there are 118 new positive cases reported today.

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin explained that the percentage of people infected with COVID-19 in Malaysia is at 7%. This number is lower than the 10% benchmark set by the World Health Organisation (WHO).Besides that, the nation's death toll is currently at 1.6% while the worldwide rate is 5.8%.

The PM emphasised that this situation might prolong for several months

"It could take several months before we can be sure that we have fully overcome the pandemic," he said."And even so, our lives will not go back to normal. As long as the virus still exists, we have to practise social distancing. We have to take care of our hygiene. We must avoid any gatherings. Stay away from crowded areas."

"Although it's hard for us to imagine, this is the reality that we're facing."

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Johnson & Johnson To Stop Global Sales Of Its Talc-Based Baby Powder Next Year

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Johnson & Johnson (J&J) will stop selling talc-based baby powder globally in 2023, the drugmaker said on Thursday, 11 August

The decision comes more than two years after the company ended the US sales of a product that drew thousands of consumer safety lawsuits."As part of a worldwide portfolio assessment, we have made the commercial decision to transition to an all cornstarch-based baby powder portfolio," it said, adding that cornstarch-based baby powder is already sold in countries around the world.In 2020, J&J announced that it would stop selling its talc Baby Powder in the US and Canada because demand had fallen in the wake of what it called "misinformation" about the product's safety amid a barrage of legal challenges.

The company faces about 38,000 lawsuits from consumers and their survivors claiming its talc products caused cancer due to contamination with asbestos, a known carcinogen

J&J denies the allegations, saying decades of scientific testing and regulatory approvals have shown its talc to be safe and asbestos-free.On Thursday, it reiterated the statement as it announced the discontinuation of the product.J&J spun off subsidiary LTL Management in October last year, assigned its talc claims to it and immediately placed it into bankruptcy, pausing the pending lawsuits.Those suing have said J&J should have to defend itself against the lawsuits, while defendants of J&J and the bankrupt subsidiary process say it is an equitable way to compensate claimants.Ben Whiting, an attorney with the plaintiffs firm Keller Postman, said because the lawsuits are paused in bankruptcy, the company's sales decision won't immediately impact them. But if a federal appellate court allows the cases to move forward, the consumers could try to use J&J's decision to pull the products as evidence, Whiting said."If these cases were to go again, then it's a very big deal," Whiting said.Before the bankruptcy filing, the company faced costs from USD3.5 billion in verdicts and settlements, including one in which 22 women were awarded a judgment of more than USD2 billion, according to bankruptcy court records.A shareholder proposal calling for an end to global sales of talc baby powder failed in April.

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A 2018 Reuters investigation found that J&J knew for decades that asbestos, a carcinogen, was present in its talc products

Internal company records, trial testimony and other evidence showed that from at least 1971 to the early 2000s, J&J's raw talc and finished powders sometimes tested positive for small amounts of asbestos.In response to evidence of asbestos contamination presented in media reports, in the courtroom and on Capitol Hill, J&J has repeatedly said its talc products are safe and do not cause cancer.Sold since 1894, Johnson's Baby Powder became a symbol of the company's family-friendly image.An internal J&J marketing presentation from 1999 refers to the baby products division, with Baby Powder at the core, as J&J's "#1 Asset", Reuters reported, although the baby powder accounted for only about 0.5% of its US consumer health business when the company pulled it off the shelves.

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Last year, a study found cancer-causing substances in 60 brands of pre-packaged biscuits, wafers, digestives, and crackers:

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The council reminded consumers to refrain from excessive consumption of biscuits.

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[BREAKING] Osman Sapian Steps Down As Johor MB

Osman Sapian has resigned as Menteri Besar of Johor, effective yesterday, 8 April

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According to Bernama, Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad confirmed in a press conference today, 9 April, that the Kempas MP tendered his resignation yesterday evening. Osman, who is also chairman of Bersatu, was sworn in as the first non-UMNO Menteri Besar of Johor on 12 May 2018.

Bernama reported that Tun Dr. Mahathir has revealed that four candidates have been shortlisted to replace Osman as the next Johor MB

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The prime minister added that Osman's resignation letter has yet to be handed to the Sultan of Johor.

Speculation involving Osman's resignation has been circling over the past few days, amidst criticism surrounding his management of Johor's affairs

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Quoting a source close to the state government and Johor Bersatu, New Straits Times reported that Pakatan Harapan leaders were unhappy with how Osman had managed the state as well as the controversy surrounding his academic qualifications. Besides being criticised for the way he handled the toxic waste spill at Sungai Kim Kim in Pasir Gudang, Osman also found himself in a diplomatic dispute after boarding a vessel that Singapore claimed had strayed into their waters.

Meanwhile, in a series of tweets earlier today, the Johor Crown Prince alleged that Osman's ousting had already been decreed by the Sultan of Johor months ago

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"The decree to replace the Menteri Besar is an old one. However, somebody else is taking the credit and mileage, claiming that he ordered it," Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim tweeted. "Don't forget, the power to select a Menteri Besar is the Sultan's absolute prerogative. Enough with the politicking." The Crown Prince, commonly referred to as Tunku Mahkota Johor or TMJ, later tweeted that he hopes the new MB will not be a "yes man of Putrajaya".


eCurve’s Christmas Deco Is Inspired By Hugh Jackman’s New Movie ‘The Greatest Showman’

This Spotlight is sponsored by eCurve.

eCurve is having a circus-themed Christmas celebration in the mall throughout December

Inspired by the upcoming movie 'The Greatest Showman', eCurve will be celebrating Christmas with a vibrant circus-themed display and fun carnival activities from 1 December 2017 till 1 January 2018. This will take place at the Centre Atrium at 3:30pm and 6pm every weekend and public holidays.

Just like a circus, a ringmaster will be there to introduce each of the acts

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You will be guided through the many different performances that will be taking place at The Greatest eCurve show. Here are some acts you can expect:Jugglers

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Contortionists

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Pole dancers

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Cyr wheel performers

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And the best part is that admission is FREE for all

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So save the date and head over to eCurve to enjoy the show!Date: Every weekend and public holidays, from 1 December 2017 - 1 January 2018Time: 3:30pm and 6pm

eCurve hosts a range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment outlets

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You can find all sorts of cuisines in eCurve, everything from our favourite local food, Arabic cuisine, and even Western fusion dishes. And if the family is up for movies, just head to the MM Cineplexes for the latest blockbusters. There's also Escape Room, Laser Warzone, a bowling alley, and family karaoke outlets too.

Head to eCurve to enjoy the show today

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Eat Awesome Food, Shop At Artsy Pop-Up Stalls, And Watch Lion Dances At RIUH's CNY Weekend

This Spotlight is sponsored by RIUH.

Did you go to any of the awesome RIUH events last year?

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Since it's launch in August 2017, RIUH has weekend events with free admission every month, involving lots of yummy food, artisanal pop-up stalls, fun live performances, and more! They even had a special New Year's Eve event to ring in 2018.

They're back again their latest event this month, themed Gong Xi Riuh, held in collaboration with CENDANA and Seni Negaraku. Take note of all the deets below:

Date: 10 - 11 February 2018Time: 10am - 9pmPlace: APW, Jalan Riong, BangsarAs usual, there's a Grab promo code so you don't have to worry about looking for parking. So just Grab it there with the 'GRABRIUH' promo code.

Here's what you can look forward to experiencing at RIUH this time:

1. Indulge in every Malaysian's favourite pastime: eating loads of delicious food!

Grab a platter of localized nachos, topped with Malaysian classics like chicken or beef rendang, from Nachoslah. This round, they will be serving Kam Heong chicken nachos, yum!

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Chow down on Chili PangPang's fried caramalized chicken wings, served straight out of the wok with their signature hot sauces for an extra kick. Sah good!

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Do some last minute stocking up on CNY tidbits with Snack Fun's delectable little treats.

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Satisfy your sweet tooth with An Extra Slice's rich and moist dark chocolate brownies.

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Cool down from the blazing CNY heat with some homemade artisan ice-cream from KASI MELTS.

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Try some unique creations from The Aiden Picnic. They'll be serving up a bao bun series with a variety of different fillings, all topped with their awesome sambal.

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2. Shop for cool, unique, and funky artisanal products at the various pop-up stalls

From beauty products and accessories, to household items and books, and everything in between, there'll be so much stuff to check out that you'll be spoiled for choice!The brands will have CNY gift boxes on offer and they'll also have Valentine's Day specials for all you lovebirds out there.

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Here's the full list of all the vendors and activities at RIUH:

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3. Get in the mood for CNY by watching some impressive themed performances

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The Kwong Ngai Lion Dance Co. just recently bagged the championship at the Hong Kong Luminous Dragon & Lion Dance Championship. Don't miss this chance to catch their award-winning routine, featuring three lions and a dragon!Not only that, there's gonna be a mask changing performance too.

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ASK Dance Company will be putting on not one, but two stunning Chinese traditional dances. Both their fan dance and handkerchief dance will undoubtedly be beautiful displays of elegance and grace.

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The live acts are supported by the Cultural Economy Development Agency (CENDANA) that was launched in September 2017 and Seni Negaraku in mutually promoting arts and culture amongst the community in Malaysia.For more info on the amazing work CENDANA does, click here.

And what's RIUH without live music?

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The amazing multi-racial Aseana Percussion Unit and NakaSutra will each be putting on their own live band performances. Plus the Fugee School, who empowers refugees with the right academic, creative, and life skills, will be showcasing an impressive routine titled 'Drums of Hope'.

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4. Take part in fun workshops to make your own CNY or Valentine's Day gifts

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RIUH will be hosting two workshops this time around: Lunar Paper Art as well as Watercolour Brush Lettering. Learn how to paint beautiful calligraphy or how to make pretty little art pieces out of paper. They'd make for lovely additions to your home or would even be great as gifts to loved ones.They're both happening on 10 February 2018 at Uppercase. Check out the details below or click here to book your slots.

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There's also going to be a huge communal lou sang session with the God of Prosperity, Chinese calligraphy demonstrations, and so much more! Check out the full itinerary below:

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Book your dates this weekend and head on over to RIUH to start celebrating CNY early! :D

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Malaysian Muslims Use Islamophobic Facebook Page As A Guide To Halal Eateries In Australia

Recently, a Twitter user shared a travel 'hack' for Malaysian Muslims who comply with a halal diet

On Monday, 2 September, netizen @myadlan wrote, "In Australia, there's a movement which boycotts halal products."

"However, a lot of Muslims like the Facebook page because it helps us know which companies offer halal food."

Di Australia, Ada gerakan omputih boikot produk Halal. Tapi ramai Muslim Like page tu sbb senang dpt tau company mana jual makanan halal.  pic.twitter.com/LJ800QT6nz— Adlan Khalidi  (@myadlan) September 2, 2019

The tweet has since garnered 16,700 retweets and 13,800 likes.

The Facebook page 'Boycott Halal in Australia' was created solely to protest against companies that promote or use halal certified products and services

The organisation was founded in 2009 and it claims that it does not support the purchase of halal certified products and services because "they fund Islamic expansion in Australia and abroad".

The page regularly posts updates on companies and restaurants that are certified halal, with hopes that people will avoid purchasing from them at all costs.

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However, the plan has backfired because Muslims on Facebook started thanking them for 'recommending' halal eateries

A netizen said, "I just want to thank Boycott Halal in Australia. As a Muslim, it has never been easier to find halal products."

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Another Facebook user wrote on the page, "I really like this page as it helps me and other Muslims with Halal products. Because of this page, I found out brands I never even knew were halal! Thank you, Boycott Halal in Australia!"

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Malaysian Muslims online are also impressed by this new travel 'hack'

"Give this page a like. Who knows, if you ever travel to Australia, finding halal food would be a breeze," wrote this netizen.

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Another Twitter user wrote, "You're right. Instead of going through the hassle of googling for halal places, it's easier to just like this page and find out which restaurants serve halal food."

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"Modern problems require modern solutions."

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Talk about turning a bad situation around

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If you ever find yourself missing Malaysian food while in Australia, keep these places in mind:

                16 Places For The Best Malaysian Food In Melbourne

For when you need that plate of nasi lemak.

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HUAWEI nova 9 Is Open For Pre-Orders, With Flagship-Level Cameras & A Cinematic Display

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HUAWEI fans, rejoice! You can now pre-order the all-new HUAWEI nova 9 from now until 19 November. :D

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Boasting an aesthetically pleasing design and colour for a premium mid-range smartphone, the HUAWEI nova 9 provides a new level of technological advancements with enhanced photography and powerful performance. Together with 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge and an incredible fluid display, this device delivers an extraordinary user experience wherever you go.

Here's what the latest addition to the HUAWEI nova series has to offer:

1. Featuring a powerful 50MP red, yellow, yellow, blue (RYYB) Ultra Vision Camera System, the HUAWEI nova 9 allows you to capture images like a professional photographer!

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The device offers a distinctive camera performance similar to a flagship-grade smartphone camera, with a 50MP Ultra Vision Camera, an 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera, a 2MP Depth Camera, and a Macro Camera that enables close capture of up to 4cm.While megapixels play an important part in capturing exceptional pictures, the camera sensor is also crucial as it captures light exposure better, and it is unlikely for the image to be filled with grains, noise, or pixelated. That is why the HUAWEI nova 9 is equipped with a new sensor ability, and it can also collect up to 40% more light exposure with its innovative RYYB colour filter array with high light sensitivity.It also comes with the XD Fusion Engine, an innovative technology created by HUAWEI which uses computational photography techniques for enhanced, detailed, and high-quality images.

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Photography enthusiasts will be glad to know that they can capture professional photos in all kinds of environments with the HUAWEI nova 9's Ultra Vision HDR Technology, allowing them to shoot images with ease. Plus, they can utilise the Super Night Mode function, as it provides an incredible night photography experience with brighter and sharper details in the images.As for those into content creation, the Dual-View video function makes it easier for you to create vlogs by using both the front and back cameras simultaneously! This easy filming approach will definitely lessen the time it takes to edit videos later on.

2. Enjoy watching your favourite movies and shows with a smooth and immersive display, along with screen optimisation

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Built with a 6.57-inch OLED curved screen display, the HUAWEI nova 9 offers an elevated entertainment experience with a cinematic view so you can watch videos with ease.Indulge yourself with uninterrupted motions and graphics, as HUAWEI nova 9 offers up to 120Hz refresh rate display. It even allows you to switch the display between 60Hz and 120Hz refresh rate depending on your usage, so you can enjoy beautiful displays while watching videos, scrolling through social media, playing games, and more.As for the design, its curved-glass design with functional buttons on the side makes it aesthetically pleasing. The curvature of the glass fits perfectly on the metal frame, which makes it sleek to the touch.Weighing a mere 175g and with a thickness of 7.77mm, the HUAWEI nova 9 is comfortable to hold, be it while you play games or scroll through social media sites.This smartphone comes in two colours — the vivid Starry Blue as well as Pristine Black. Made with dual-film and dual-coating process together with an advanced anti-glare coating, it has a sleek, matte finish with delicate texture for a quality touch.

3. Experience a fast-charge experience with 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge

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Understanding the need for long-lasting battery life, the HUAWEI nova 9 offers high battery performance with the 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge. Assembled with the industry leading HUAWEI battery technology, the device can be fully charged in just 38 minutes!

4. Bring your gaming skill to the next level with the HUAWEI nova 9's robust gaming performance!

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You will enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with the Touch Turbo Gaming Experience, built within the device. With up to 300Hz touch sampling rate, enjoy a smooth and responsive touch while you play your favourite games in a stable condition with high accuracy.Plus, you don't need to worry about overheating problems, as it features a powerful cooling system using VC Liquid Cooling and Graphene cooling films, which can dissipate heat and cool down the smartphone quickly. This will ensure an overall smooth gaming experience.

5. With HUAWEI Mobile Services, enjoy access to all kinds of apps for your day-to-day use

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HUAWEI users can enjoy the privilege of the available apps for communicating, gaming, banking, shopping, and many more. To protect your privacy and for convenience sake, HUAWEI offers access to the HUAWEI AppGallery by using only one HUAWEI ID across different HUAWEI devices. Parents are also given the option to enable the Parental Control function for access restriction, to prevent your kids from browsing the Internet for long periods of time.You can manage your emails better with the pre-installed Email application on your device, especially if you have several email accounts like Outlook, Gmail, and Yahoo, and you want to prevent cluttering your HUAWEI smartphone with email applications.For catching up with the latest news, or if you're looking for nearby services or applications to download,  check out Petal Search, an AI-powered mobile search engine for an enhanced browsing experience and easier online exploration. Notably, Petal Search provides you with search results from trusted third-party stores — giving you more options outside of HUAWEI AppGallery.

To celebrate the debut of the new device, HUAWEI has just released a fun song about the nova 9!

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You can even stream the whole song on JOOX and add it to your playlist.Also, did we mention there is a karaoke battle you can participate in? From 5 to 18 November, you'll stand a chance to win a HUAWEI nova 9 with the Be a nova Star Karaoke Battle! A total of three winners will be chosen from the three categories: Top "Gifts" Received, Top "Likes" Received, and Most Creative Entry. Join the karaoke battle now on JOOX.

If you prefer to show off your dance moves, join the #BeAnovaStar TikTok Dance Challenge!

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From 7 to 13 November, you can participate in the exciting HUAWEI nova 9 #BeAnovaStar TikTok Dance Challenge to win a HUAWEI Band 6 fitness tracker!Here's how you can join the challenge:STEP 1:  Do the #BeAnovaStar dance and use filter created by HUAWEISTEP 2:  Record and upload a video of yourself doing the movements of the dance with the hashtags #BeAnovaStar and #HUAWEInova9 on your TikTok profileSTEP 3:  Make your TikTok profile public.The winner will be announced on 18 November, so hurry up and join before it's too late!

What are you waiting for? Pre-order the HUAWEI nova 9 from now until 19 November!

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Find out more about HUAWEI's latest product offerings at HUAWEI Experience Stores, or on HUAWEI Online Store, Shopee, and Lazada.


4 MBSA Enforcement Officers Nabbed And Remanded After Viral Video Alleges Corruption

Following allegations of corruption, four enforcement officers from the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) have been nabbed and remanded for seven days for taking bribes from business owners in Sungai Buloh

While three officers, aged between 41 and 49, are attached to MBSA's Sungai Buloh branch, the fourth one, who is 39 years old, is from the Shah Alam branch.The ones from the Sungai Buloh branch were arrested on Tuesday morning, 11 August, and the officer from the Shah Alam branch was taken in yesterday evening at 5pm.All of them were arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at its headquarters in Putrajaya when they turned up to give their statements, reported Malaysiakini.Their remand order expires next Tuesday, 18 August. They are being investigated under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009, according to New Straits Times.One other person, an undocumented migrant who is an Acehnese trader running a contraband cigarettes shop, was also remanded together with the MBSA enforcement officers.He is accused of paying RM300 a month to enforcement officers to protect his business.

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According to MACC deputy chief commissioner (Operations) Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya, the arrested officers received bribes of RM300 to RM3,500 a month from several business premises in Sungai Buloh

He described it as a bribe collecting syndicate among enforcement officers.They are believed to have been running a protection racket for business premises such as unlicensed food stalls, contraband cigarettes shops, and gambling outlets.They would sabotage planned operations by MBSA by leaking information to these business owners.

Meanwhile, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said that he does not rule out the possibility that other law enforcers are also involved

"I do not rule out the possibility that other law enforcers are also involved. Wallahualam. We will investigate," Azam said while urging for patience as the anti-graft agency takes the next course of action.Azam also said that while his department has received information about vice activities being protected by allegedly corrupted law enforcers across the country, they need evidence and support from witnesses.He thanked those who lodged complaints and acted as whistleblowers in fighting corruption.

The arrests come after a senior police officer and the MBSA lodged reports against a man on the grounds that he was being defamatory by pointing out the authorities' alleged inaction against gambling dens

The man, identified as 42-year-old Mohd Asri Hamid, had posted a video on Saturday, 8 August, along with a caption that read, "I might get killed for exposing this and if I do, I hope all of you will know who did it."He then added, "Let me show you how the MBSA is biased, you can judge the integrity of the MBSA Sungai Buloh chief yourself." The video has since garnered over six million views.Following the video's virality and police reports lodged against the man, district police chief Shafa'aton Abu Bakar said, "The video that went viral on social media could cause slander and ruin the image of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in their efforts to curb the illegal gambling syndicates at Sungai Buloh.""The information in the video is inaccurate," Shafa'aton added.

Sungai Buloh district police chief Shafa'aton Abu Bakar.
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Read more about the man and the case here:

                Report Lodged Against Man Who Called Out Authorities For Ignoring Illegal Gambling Dens

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Woman Swallows Toothbrush While Talking on Phone. How?

The toothbrush which was swallowed by a woman while she was talking on mobile phone

The toothbrush which was swallowed by a woman while she was talking on cell phone

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Here's what happened

A 25-year-old woman accidentally swallowed a toothbrush while talking on her mobile phone on September 7 and was rushed to a hospital in Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province to have it removed surgically.

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Luckily, Jiang didn't need surgery since the doctors were able to get the brush out by using endoscopic equipment.

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The woman surnamed Jiang was brushing her teeth when she got a call. She talked so excitedly on the phone that the toothbrush slipped down her throat and landed in her stomach.

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It took doctors one and a half hours to pull it out. Doctors warned people not to put anything in their mouth while talking so as to avoid such accident.

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Despite getting quite the fright, Ms. Jiang still managed to find the humor in the whole incident:

“I’m never brushing my teeth again. From now on I’ll only use mouthwash,” she jested.

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Food Delivery Rider Harasses & Insults Customer For Allegedly Giving Him A Bad Rating

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A customer recently took to Twitter to share her horrible experience of being harassed by a food delivery rider when he assumed she gave him a bad rating for his service

The customer, who chose to be identified as Tharshiny, tweeted that she had ordered food to be delivered to her on Tuesday, 3 January. Once she received her food, she said that she rated the rider five stars and left it at that.However, she was in for the shock of her life when she began receiving multiple offensive WhatsApp messages from an unknown number.Upon closer inspection, she realised it was the number of the delivery rider. He was upset with her as he assumed she gave him a bad rating for his service. "Hey! I travelled such a long distance to send you your food and you dropped my rating. Stupid. It's enough to be dumb, but you are dumb and not pretty," read the messages from the rider to Tharshiny.Appalled by what she read, she replied, "Stupid, I gave you five stars. Why are you harassing me on WhatsApp?"However, the rider refused to believe he could have mistaken her for someone else and continued his barrage of insults, going so far as to fat-shame her.

The offensive messages Tharshiny received from the rider.
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The harassment didn't stop there, as Tharshiny said she allegedly received four calls from the same number but was too afraid to pick up

Tharshiny proceeded to file a complaint with the delivery application's customer support, where she was told that the matter would be investigated and she would receive a response in one to three working days.She said that the rider reaching out to her in such a manner was an invasion of privacy and she was worried for her safety as the rider now knows her address.Tharshiny also said that no customer deserves to have their appearance, intelligence, and body insulted like that, regardless of whether they give one or five star ratings to their riders."We customers are not punching bags. No, I don't owe you to look pretty. Nor do I deserve to be abused like that even if I had given him a bad review," Tharshiny wrote.In a brief conversation with SAYS, Tharshiny said that she would like to see the rider suspended for harassing her.

The number of times the rider attempted to call Tharshiny.
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Tharshiny's tweet has since garnered 483,400 views and 2,544 likes

Having come across her tweet, one netizen decided to reach out to the delivery rider and confront him about his behaviour. Surprisingly, the rider admitted that he made a mistake and insulted the wrong person."I mistook the person. I was angry because my rating dropped," the rider allegedly wrote to the netizen, whose tweet has now been deleted.He explained that he was tired from working all day in the rain and sun and that he normally does a good job of sending food to customers. He also apologised for his actions but the netizen said that it wasn't him that the rider should apologise to, but rather, Tharshiny.According to Tharshiny, the rider has yet to extend an apology to her.

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SAYS has reached out to the delivery rider's company for a statement but has yet to receive a response.

If you or someone you know may be at risk or has experienced sexual abuse or assault, please reach out to these Malaysian organisations:

1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)Operating hours: 24-hourContact: +603-30008858SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Operating hours: Weekdays (9.30am - 4.30pm)Contact: +603-78770224WhatsApp: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)Operating hours: Weekdays (9am - 5pm)Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4390698Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter4. SARAWAK WOMEN FOR WOMEN SOCIETY (SWWS)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5.30pm)Contact: +6082-422660SMS/WhatsApp: +6013-8044285Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter5. SABAH WOMEN'S ACTION-RESOURCE GROUP (SAWO)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 2pm)Contact: +6088-280200Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter6. PROTECT AND SAVE THE CHILDREN (PS THE CHILDREN)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (8.30am - 5.30pm)Contact: +6016-2273065 | +6016-7213065WhatsApp: +6016-7213065Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter7. INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION (IWF)Anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content and non-photographic child sexual abuse images with IWF’s Reporting Portal.

Contrary to this incident, these customers need a lesson on treating sellers and service workers with respect:

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                [VIDEO] Woman Throws Drink At Delivery Rider & Security Guard For Not Sending Up Her Order

"Other countries, including China, can [deliver to the doorstep], why is Malaysia so terrible?" she said.

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Over 2,000 Books Are Being Sold Online By Taiwan's Largest Bookstore Chain

Eslite Bookstore, Taiwan's largest bookstore chain, has opened an online store on Shopee Malaysia

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According to their website, Eslite first opened its first store in 1989, with emphasis on selling books related to humanities, art, and creativity.In a report by Taiwan Focus, Eslite Group chairperson Mercy Wu stated that Malaysia was selected as the company's first Southeast Asian outlet because it has a considerable Chinese population.

The online bookstore features a vast selection of Chinese-translated books

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Plenty of books in the English language are also on sale as well

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Rejoice, bookworms!

You can use the Shopee app or visit their website to start browsing for your new favourite book.Customer support hours are available every day from 9am to 6pm.

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Eslite Bookstore is also planning to open a physical bookstore in Kuala Lumpur in 2021:

                Taiwan's Largest Bookstore Chain Will Open An Outlet In KL. Here's What You Can Expect

The store is projected to open in Kuala Lumpur next year.

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On a budget? You can borrow an ebook from The National Library:

                PSA: The National Library Has Over 10,000 Free eBooks That You Can Read Online

PNM's selection includes Marvel comics and international bestsellers.

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Report Says PAS Held A Prayer For The Destruction Of 'Evil' Pakatan Harapan

Last night, PAS Selangor, at an event celebrating the 10th year of it being in Selangor government, held an intercessory prayer in Shah Alam for the destruction of the 'evil' Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition

The Malaysian Insight and Malaysiakini both reported about the special prayer, which was led by the Islamist party's preacher cum leader Ahmad Dusuki Abdul Rani.The Selangor PAS preacher reportedly likened its upcoming confrontation with the PH coalition in the GE14 to the Prophet Muhammad-era Battle of the Trench, when a confederation of pagan Arabs from Mecca laid siege to Medina.The solat hajat (intercessory prayer) was held to pray for PAS victory in the state in the GE14, as well as the destruction of Pakatan Harapan coalition.

PAS preacher Ahmad Dusuki Abdul Rani leading the special prayers.
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The prayer session was attended by over a 1,000 PAS supporters

According to a Malaysiakini translation of the doa the preacher read, include:"O Allah, we beseech thee, for so long Selangor has been ruled in a godless way. Give PAS the chance to rule Selangor, give us the chance to show the beauty of your religion on this blessed land."This congregation has been betrayed by those who stole our seats O Allah, how they need to be punished. Verily you are the best to punish them."Turn the evil Pakatan into a coalition that has no strength, just as you routed the (Arab pagan) Confederate soldiers, such is what we will face soon. Destroy the Pakatan Confederate soldiers, destroy their strength, divide them. Uphold Islam, this is our wish."

The Islamist party's preacher also prayed for Selangorians to realise BN's failures and vote for PAS

"Allah, open up the hearts of voters so they can see what BN has done to the people of Selangor and Malaysia," the preacher said as per a translation by the Malaysian Insight.The preacher also wished for a peaceful death for those who voted for PAS."Let those graves that have voted for PAS rest in peace. Their hands would become a witness for You. Let those that are with PAS be given access to heaven, hinder all PAS members from rotting in your hell," he said, according to The Malaysian Insight.

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Reacting to the prayer held by PAS and its purpose, Malaysians on social media voiced their opinions against the Islamist party:

“We plead that every pact that is planned by them is destroyed. Make the evil PH not have the strength to soldier on." That doesn't sound Islamic to me all. I may be wrong though... https://t.co/08qWj6yKrH— Jason Ng (@ByJasonNg) March 18, 2018

That, folks, is typical Taliban mentality https://t.co/XcZfXmA9TF— Shinubi (@shinubiwang) March 18, 2018

Most UnIslamic for anyone to pray for the death of another https://t.co/WHfxzr6HFe— Okon Nopo Itokou Isai Po'Di (@stephendoss) March 18, 2018

Following debate on the context of the prayer, Malaysiakini has since published a full transcript to address the matter

There have been disputes that the 'pakatan' mentioned in Ahmad Dusuki's prayer did not refer to Pakatan Harapan in particular, but that it was a quote from the qunut Nazilah prayer.According to the report by Malaysiakini published today, 18 March, Ahmad Dusuki made the mention about the 'evil harapan' before reciting the qunut Nazilah prayer."The following is the full text of Ahmad Dusuki's prayer which was read after after solat yesterday, for the reader's assessment," Malaysiakini said in the report, adding that the text is copied in full and edits are made in minimal to correct the spelling and sentence structure for easier reading.You can read the full text on Malaysiakini here.

While PAS has severed all ties with its former allies PKR an DAP back in 2015, the Islamist party remains part of the Selangor state government to continue the mandate given in 2013

What do you think about the Islamist party holding such a prayer? You can share your views with us by using the comment box below.


Grab Wants To Make Carpooling Easier With Its Latest Service

Carpooling is one of the easiest ways to travel. If the end goal is to reach the same destination, it makes perfect sense  to travel in the same vehicle, right?

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It helps save cost too!

With that in mind, ride-sharing platform Grab has launched its latest service - GrabHitch - a door-to-door service that matches passengers and drivers who are heading to the same destination

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"This latest service caters to both drivers and passengers who are cost-conscious. Drivers with extra space in their vehicles have the option of picking up passengers who are going the same way to offset the cost of his/her journey, whilst passengers only need to pay for a fraction of the cost compared to other option of transportation," said Ngiam Xin Wei, regional head of GrabHitch.

To begin, a Facebook account is needed to use the service. Drivers will share their routes and destinations with passengers.

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The app will then match the driver with passengers going the same way, at around the same time. Passengers will, however, need to pre-book their ride seven days in advance or up to two hours before pick up.

Drivers will have the liberty of choosing passengers based on built-in preferences including gender, destinations and mutual friends on Facebook

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Once that's done, the service will also launch a GPS navigation system to show drivers where to pick up and drop off passengers.

As for the fare, it will be based on the driver's travelling distance. Variable costs like petrol and tolls will be including in the fare as well.

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According to Grab, a 15km ride from SS2 to KLCC would cost RM15, compared to other services that would cost RM30. That's 50% percent cheaper! From Shah Alam to KLCC which is around the distance of 30km, it would cost about RM52 by using other services, whereas hitching a ride would cost about RM21.

GrabHitch is currently open for drivers to sign up via the Grab app. To sign-up, just click on the “GrabHitch” icon, select the “Driver Signup” button and follow the instructions.

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For passengers, rides can only be scheduled via GrabHitch on 15 May 2016.

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“Berani Komen, Tanggunglah Di Akhirat” - Pak Andam Selar Mentaliti Suka Kutuk Saiz Badan

Orang-orang kita memang ada satu mindset tentang ciri perempuan cantik. Dia mesti kurus, tinggi, hidung mancung, mata bundar, berkulit cerah dan akan lebih lawa andai ada darah kacukan

Dan disebabkan pemikiran seperti itu juga, masyarakat kita senang menghakimi sesuatu perkara andai tidak kena dimata mereka. Kalau bab mengata dan mengutuk, orang kita memang hebat. Baru-baru ini viral di media sosial, luahan seorang pak andam, Fai Bani yang kecewa dengan sikap sesetengah individu yang melemparkan komen-komen negatif terhadap seorang pengantin wanita yang juga merupakan pelanggan khidmat andamannya. Hanya kerana saiz badannya yang besar, ada saja mulut-mulut jahat yang mengutuk dan menghinanya.Baca perkongsian beliau di bawah:

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CINTAILAH AKU SEADANYA!"Saya adalah pak andam mempelai dan menyaksikan dari mula majlis hingga ke akhir majlis. Ramai yang beri comment negative with regards to the Kompang Group which is proudly sponsor by adik pengantin lelaki."Setahu saya, mempelai menerima saja dan beri support kerana adiknya berhati besar nak sponsor kompang. Saya rasa pengantin pun terkejut dengan persembahan kompang etc. Bukan hari-hari mereka bersanding, kan?"Kalau mengikut adat memang harus dan berkat jika kompang diiringi selawat dan sebagainya. Moga comment dan feedback anda dapat memberi semangat dan perangsang kepada kumpulan kompang tersebut untuk kembali melaksanakan apa yang wajar."

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"Ada yang comment sehingga mengutuk, tetapi bukan menasihati. Dan saya rasa itu bukan sikap sunnah Rasul dalam berdakwah. Saya harap kita semua kalau nak comment apa-apa, harap dengan kata-kata yang elok-elok, barulah anak muda kita sedar dan bangkit. Bukan ke ajaran Islam itu indah?"Yang kedua, falsafah tentang scooter. Wow! Creative pula! Saya suka! Sebelum bergerak, mereka mempersembahkan scooter in action bagi meraikan pengantin dah tiba. Inikan trend zaman sekarang dengan scooter itu baru-baru ini. Kita pun tak dapat menjangka apa lagi kreativiti-kreativiti di masa akan datang. Husnuzon sajalah."Yang ketiga, ada yang mengutuk pengantin perempuan dengan zahirnya, tubuh badannya."

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Allah Azza Wa Jalla, berfirman:يٰٓأَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا لَا يَسْخَرْ قَوْمٌ مِّنْ قَوْمٍ عَسٰىٓ أَنْ يَكُونُوا خَيْرًا مِّنْهُمْ وَلَا نِسَآءٌ مِّنْ نِّسَآءٍ عَسٰىٓ أَنْ يَكُنَّ خَيْرًا مِّنْهُنَّ ۖ وَلَا تَلْمِزُوٓا أَنْفُسَكُمْ وَلَا تَنَابَزُوا بِالْأَلْقٰبِ ۖ بِئْسَ الِاسْمُ الْفُسُوقُ بَعْدَ الْإِيمٰنِ ۚ وَمَنْ لَّمْ يَتُبْ فَأُولٰٓئِكَ هُمُ الظّٰلِمُونَ"Wahai orang-orang yang beriman! Janganlah suatu kaum mengolok-olok kaum yang lain, (karena) boleh jadi mereka (yang diolok-olokkan) lebih baik dari mereka (yang mengolok-olok), dan jangan pula perempuan-perempuan (mengolok-olokkan) perempuan lain, (karena) boleh jadi perempuan (yang diolok-olokkan) lebih baik dari perempuan (yang mengolok-olok). Janganlah kamu saling mencela satu sama lain, dan janganlah saling memanggil dengan gelar-gelar yang buruk. Seburuk-buruk panggilan adalah (panggilan) yang buruk (fasik) setelah beriman. Dan barang siapa tidak bertobat, maka mereka itulah orang-orang yang zalim." (QS. Al-Hujurat 49 ayat 11)"Jika kamu mengutuk tubuh badan orang lain, anda juga mengutuk ciptaan Allah SWT. Anda tergolong dalam kalangan orang yang zalim."Minta maaflah kepada pengantin Nora. Orang Melayu kata, berani buat, berani tanggung. Berani comment, berani tanggung tapi di akhirat kelak."

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"Apa pun kami di pihak Grandeur Fai amat mencintai semua mempelai tidak kira siapa mereka dan apa jua bentuk badan mereka. Kita terima dan beri layanan yang sama kasih antara satu sama lain."Sekian dan benar tulus ikhlas, Fai Bani.""Lets give her our support with all the beautiful words and we are all the same. Even in hereafter, you, Nora Abu Bakar, will be the utmost beautiful princess in Jannah Firdausi. Aamiin!"

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Facebook To Allow Friend-To-Friend Money Transfer Through Its Messenger App?

According to a report from Techcrunch, the long arm of Facebook is now reportedly preparing to enter the world of mobile payments

Facebook Messenger is all set up to allow friends to send each other money. All Facebook has to do is turn on the feature, according to screenshots and video taken using iOS app exploration developer tool Cycript by Stanford computer science student Andrew Aude.

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Messenger’s payment option lets users can send money in a message similar to how they can send a photo. Users can add a debit card in Messenger, or use one they already have on file with Facebook. An in-app pincode also exists for added security around payments.

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Andrew Aude, the guy who discovered the feature, posted screenshots of it, claiming it would allow Messenger users to pay in the same as users of Square's Cash app allows users to send money with their debit card via their mobile phone

@Facebook Messenger has P2P payments coming. @SquareCash style. pic.twitter.com/3NuXuuaMMC— Andrew Aude (@andyplace2) October 4, 2014

Mashable reports that the integration of payments into Facebook's messaging app is something that has been widely anticipated following the company's hiring of former PayPal president David Marcus back in June

It’s unclear whether Facebook will monetize Messenger by charging a small fee for money transfers, or offer the functionality for free to drive usage of its standalone chat app. That will be up to David Marcus, the new head of Messenger who was formerly the president of PayPal.

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Why Facebook chose to poach Marcus is now obvious: Facebook Messenger payments could compete with Venmo, PayPal, Square Cash, and other peer-to-peer money transfer apps.

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While testing, Aude was reportedly only able to get debit cards to work with the system, banks accounts and credit cards did not work

"Based on my understanding of the debit interchange rates, each transaction will cost Facebook roughly $0.40 to $0.50 (Durbin swipe fee + ACH fee)," Aude told the site. "The app didn’t mention a fee to send, so it’s probably free, at least initially. Over time they might add a $1 fee."

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Aude, who says he believes the feature might be rolled out in the next few months, also found another note in the code that indicates the feature will initially only allow one-to-one transactions

"In the short term, we will only support single payment attachment," reads the note in the code discovered by Aude. "Multiple payment attachments will be supported in the future."

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There's a global battle for messaging going on right now between Facebook/WhatsApp, Apple iMessage, Tencent's WeChat, Line, KakaoTalk, Google Hangouts, Kik, Rakuten's Viber, and others

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Each is trying to differentiate itself, sometimes with stickers, games, commerce, or social networking. If Messenger payments is a success, it could create a whole new reason to choose Facebook’s chat app over everyone else’s.

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Paying friends might be something you only do a few times a month or less, so having a standalone app for it might not make sense. Facebook clearly hopes bundling it into an app people use everyday could help it beat dedicated apps like Venmo.

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Plus, beyond peer-to peer-payments, the feature could build Facebook’s collection of debit card numbers and other payment methods. Those could be very useful, as Facebook’s also working on a Buy button for making ecommerce purchases straight from the News Feed.

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