Things You Must Know About The Deadly Zika Virus Now That Malaysia Is At High Risk From It

Malaysians haven't yet developed an immunity to Zika virus. Which makes it likely that it could spread very quickly among Malaysians, the Health Ministry's Deputy Health DG Dr Lokman Halim Sulaiman has warned, saying that the deadly disease could spread here because of the high presence of Aedes mosquitoes in the country.
What's worse is that there's no quick "point of care test" available.

The Heath Ministry viewed the matter seriously because the virus has been associated with microcephaly, a birth defect where infants are born with underdeveloped heads.Also, Dr Lokman stressed that it is difficult to stop the spread of the virus to Malaysia due to its mild symptoms, difficulty in tracing infected people and also because there was also no quick "point of care test" available. Moreover, there is currently no vaccine available for the virus and only the symptoms of the virus can be treated.In light of which, all visitors to the country – especially those from South and Central America and Malaysians returning from infected areas – who exhibit fever and spots to report themselves to the Quarantine Health Centre or the nearest Health Department as soon as they arrive in Malaysia.

The deadly Zika virus is transmitted by the bite of Aedes mosquitoes, also known as the Asian tiger mosquitoes. They are found all over the world except Canada and Chile. However, now that Malaysians have been warned about its spread, we are going to look at some of the most vital, and vexing, questions about Zika.

The Zika virus was discovered in a small Ugandan forest nearly 70 years ago.
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Zika virus was an obscure illness until recently. But now it's "spreading explosively" through the New World. Zika could infect up to 4 million people before the end of 2016. Although Zika has been known to science for seven decades, it's only now being seen as a major public-health danger due to its connection with birth defects.

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All you need to do is get bitten by an infected mosquito to put yourself at risk. And since there's no cure for Zika, the only thing you can do to protect yourself is avoid mosquitoes in places where the virus is circulating.

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1. First things first, what is Zika virus?

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2. Deaths are rare in Zika and only one in five people infected is thought to develop symptoms. So What are these symptoms?

1. Mild fever2. Conjunctivitis (red, sore eyes)3. Headache4. Joint pain5. A rash

3. And where did Zika come from?

It was first identified in monkeys in Uganda in 1947.The first human case was detected in Nigeria in 1954 and there have been further outbreaks in Africa, South East Asia and the Pacific Islands.

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Most were small and Zika has not previously been considered a major threat to human health.But in May 2015 it was reported in Brazil and has spread rapidly.It has since also been reported in: Barbados, Bolivia, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Saint Martin, Suriname and Venezuela."Its current explosive pandemic re-emergence is, therefore, truly remarkable."

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4. How does it spread?

Zika is transmitted by infected Aedes mosquitoes. Evolved in Africa and Asia, respectively, but they're now common in warm, wet climates worldwide. They often live near buildings in urban areas and are usually active during the day, with peak biting periods in early morning and late afternoon.The virus can also be transmitted from a pregnant mother to her baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth, although it's unclear how frequently that happens.

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They are the same insects that spread dengue and chikungunya virus.And, unlike the mosquitoes that spread malaria, they are mostly active during the day, so bed nets offer limited protection.The WHO expects Zika to spread throughout the Americas, but other scientists have warned that countries in Asia could face large outbreaks too.

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5. Does it spread only through mosquitoes?

As far as anyone knows, yes. But two cases have been linked to sexual activity. However, just how two pies don’t make a party, two isolated incidents don’t confirm that Zika virus is sexually transmitted. University of Michigan virologist Katherine Spindler said further analysis is needed to make the argument, and for now, public health officials should focus on mosquito control to stop Zika virus.

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6. What drugs are available against Zika?

None.Until last year, Zika was so rare, and believed to be so mild, that nobody bothered to look for candidate drugs. Even now that the virus is surging, it's not obvious that there's a big market for an antiviral drug, because the vast majority of those infected have very few symptoms or none at all. A vaccine against Zika may offer more hope of preventing microcephaly.

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7. So is there a vaccine for Zika?

No. There is no vaccine or specific medicine for Zika virus infections, and the CDC doesn't recommend any particular antiviral treatment. For now, doctors can only provide supportive care and treat symptoms. Patients should get plenty of rest, stay hydrated and possibly take acetaminophen for pain or fever, but should avoid aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

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8. And when can we expect a vaccine?

That will take years. Several groups have begun to make candidate Zika vaccines, a process that will take at least several months. Most of these vaccine approaches are piggybacking on existing vaccines.It may be at least 5 to 7 years before a Zika vaccine is commercially available.

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9. So no drug, no vaccine. But is there a test to diagnose it?

There are no commercially available diagnostic tests for Zika and its close relation to dengue and yellow fever makes it prone to cross-reaction with antibody tests for those flaviviruses.

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10. Then what can people do to stop the spread of the virus?

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Stop mosquitoes from biting people.Countries and communities can try to reduce mosquito populations by removing the small water reservoirs—such as flower pots, empty bottles, and discarded tires—in which Aedes mosquitoes like to breed.People can also reduce their personal exposure—especially important for women who are or might become pregnant—by putting screens on windows, covering their skin, and using insect repellant. However, history has shown that the impact of mosquito control on epidemics is modest at best, and they're difficult to sustain.

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Furthermore, here are more tips  for avoiding Zika:

1. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants.2. Stay in places with air conditioning or that use window and door screens to keep mosquitoes outside.3. Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents. All EPA-registered insect repellents are evaluated for effectiveness.. Always follow the product label instructions.. Reapply insect repellent as directed.. Do not spray repellent on the skin under clothing.. If you are also using sunscreen, apply sunscreen before applying insect repellent.4. If you have a baby or child:. Do not use insect repellent on babies younger than 2 months of age.. Dress your child in clothing that covers arms and legs, or. Cover crib, stroller, and baby carrier with mosquito netting.. Do not apply insect repellent onto a child’s hands, eyes, mouth, and cut or irritated skin.. Adults: Spray insect repellent onto your hands and then apply to a child’s face.5. Treat clothing and gear with permethrin or purchase permethrin-treated items.. Treated clothing remains protective after multiple washings. See product information to learn how long the protection will last.. If treating items yourself, follow the product instructions carefully..  Do NOT use permethrin products directly on skin. They are intended to treat clothing.6. Sleep under a mosquito bed net if you are overseas or outside and are not able to protect yourself from mosquito bites.

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11. What to do if you have symptoms of Zika?

1. Get plenty of rest.2. Drink fluids to prevent dehydration.3. Take medicine such as acetaminophen to reduce fever and pain.4. Do not take aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

12. What if a pregnant woman may have been exposed to Zika?

Doctors should ask all pregnant women about recent travel, the CDC says, and a Zika test should be performed on any who report two or more Zika symptoms — or whose ultrasound scans show signs of microcephaly — within two weeks of traveling to an affected country. (It's worth noting most infected people don't have symptoms, though, and it's unclear if fetuses are still at risk in that case.)

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13. Could mothers receive a blood transfusion to prevent Zika?

Though it does work for other diseases, such as hepatitis A, transferring immunity via a blood transfusion isn’t the best or simplest solution. For instance, while the strategy was touted mightily during the Ebola outbreak, the latest studies suggest the technique wasn’t effective.

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A woman in Recife, Brazil, holds an infant sick with a Zika virus infection. The virus usually causes mild symptoms in adults but is more serious in young people, and it is suspected of causing serious birth defects.
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Celcom And Digi Are Reportedly Merging Their Operations Across Asia

Telco giants Axiata Group Bhd and Telenor Group are reportedly planning to merge their Asian operations

Malaysian-based Axiata wholly owns Celcom Axiata Bhd, while Norwegian-based Telenor controls a 49% stake in Digi.com Bhd.

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The speculation surrounding the companies comes after Axiata Group and Digi.com both suspended their shares from trading on Bursa Malaysia on 6 May, The Edge Market reported.

Axiata's President and Group CEO Tan Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim is expected to make a "significant announcement" at 4pm today

If the speculations are true, the merger would involve at least 300 million mobile subscribers in Asia.AmInvestment Research expects Telenor to have majority stake in the merger of operations with Axiata due to its larger EBITDA and earnings base, Soya Cincau reported.The value of the merger is not yet known.

Both the mobile service operators have a presence in Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Pakistan

Axiata also operates in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Cambodia, and Indonesia.

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A Car Was Swallowed By A Sinkhole Caused By A Burst Water Pipe In PJ

A burst underground pipe along Jalan Universiti, Petaling Jaya caused a sinkhole large enough to swallow a car, back up traffic, and cut off the water supply in the area

According to Sin Chew Daily, water flooded and covered the entire surface of the road yesterday morning, 2 October, causing an unsuspecting driver to drive right into the hole.The vehicle was damaged but no injuries were reported.The location of the sinkhole was in front of Sin Chew Daily's office.

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Residents in Section 17 and Section 19 have been left without water supply since the incident.
However, Air Selangor could not say when the water supply will resume.

Residents were left with dry taps as Air Selangor cut off the water flow to repair the leak. The affected households were still without water as of 8pm yesterday.According to The Star, they have also yet to determine the cause of the incident.

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Sultan Muhammad V Proclaims Che Puan Nur Diana Petra Abdullah As The Sultanah of Kelantan

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The Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V, has declared his wife Che Puan Nur Diana Petra Abdullah as the Sultanah of Kelantan

According to New Straits Times, the announcement was made by Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob at Istana Balai Besar in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, yesterday, 2 August.The chief of the state said Che Puan Nur Diana will be known as Her Highness the Sultanah of Kelantan effective Tuesday.

Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob made the announcement at the Istana Balai Besar yesterday, 2 August.
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Meanwhile, Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra was declared Her Highness Che Puan Mahkota of Kelantan

Che Puan Sofie is the consort of Tengku Mahkota Kelantan Dr Tengku Muhammad Faiz Petra.Bernama reported that the two got married on 19 April 2019. Che Puan Sofie was 33 years old at the time and is from Sweden.Their marriage came three months after Sultan Muhammad V abdicated on 6 January 2019. Tengku Muhammad is the brother of Sultan Muhammad V.

Tengku Mahkota Kelantan Dr Tengku Muhammad Faiz Petra and Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson.
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As of now, there are no official photos of Her Highness the Sultanah of Kelantan

It is understood that the Kelantan palace would only allow her picture to be published following an official public appearance soon.Kosmo! reported that many Malaysians cannot wait to see Che Puan Nur Diana. A 29-year-old restauranteur told the news portal that he is excited to see what Che Puan Nur Diana looks like.Meanwhile, a housewife in the state said only photos of the Sultan of Kelantan are displayed at official events or in government buildings. She is anticipating a photo of Che Puan Nur Diana to be placed beside Sultan Muhammad V.

Sultan Muhammad V.
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Sultan Muhammad V divorced his former wife, Russian beauty pageant contestant Rihana Oksana Voevodina, in July 2019:

                Sultan Muhammad V And His Russian Wife Of One Year Are Reportedly Divorced

The couple wed in June 2018.

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Malaysian Cancer Patients Share Ways You Can Support Them Throughout Their Journey

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Do you have a friend or a family member with cancer?

Sometimes, it may be challenging to know what to say or to do, especially since it's a difficult time for them. Cancer is such a life-changing diagnosis — it's never easy watching a loved one go through a cancer diagnosis and treatment.And, their journey doesn't stop after that, as their whole lifestyle will have to change.

In conjunction with National Cancer Survivors Day, we collaborated with Sunway Healthcare Group to speak with three cancer survivors, who opened up about how they found support in their journey:

1. As a father of two, Hilmi was grateful to have his wife as his rock throughout his cancer journey

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Hilmi was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer after having constant bloating, diarrhoea, and vomiting that resulted in him losing around 14kg. He decided to get an endoscopy and colonoscopy to investigate further and to his surprise, the doctor found a tumour that blocked his ascending colon. What helped him through his battle with cancer was his family's presence around him, which he calls a blessing. "My wife was with me from day one. She took on the role of a father to my two daughters when I was battling cancer. To this day, she still motivates me to be positive and enjoy life to the fullest. We will go for jogs and exercise together, which has been helpful in my journey."Initially, I was hesitant to seek help from my loved ones, as I didn't want to concern them, but I came to the realisation that my family will always be there for me with unconditional love and support. So, I began confiding in them," shared Hilmi.

Seeking consolation with those going through the same battle as him, Hilmi decided to join support groups on WhatsApp

Hilmi, his wife, and their two daughters.
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It was helpful for Hilmi at first, and played a role in bringing him the support he needed at that time. However, he decided to leave the group later on, as the news of group members passing began to make him feel depressed.  "Support groups can be very beneficial and useful to others as you are able to connect with those who are undergoing the same struggles as you. However, you must be careful when choosing which groups you join, as not all are helpful. I believe Sunway Cancer Centre's Cancer Buddy Programme helps you manage the mental and emotional strains that you may be facing," shared the 35-year-old.Hilmi also encourages everyone to conduct frequent health and cancer screenings, especially those who are at high risks, like himself – he is the sixth member of his family to suffer colorectal cancer."Early detection is very important so that you can increase your chances of survival," said the father of two. After two years of treatments, Hilmi is thankful that he is declared cancer-free recently in April 2023.

2. 42-year-old Bowie Tan was thankful that she had her witty husband to comfort and care for her everyday needs

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In 2017, Bowie found tiny particles growing on her neck and was suspected to have Nasopharyngeal Cancer, according to the CT scan. But, after the doctor removed a small tumour to test it, the test results showed that it wasn't cancer.However, in 2018, Bowie's neck became swollen again and it grew bigger. This was when she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Nasopharyngeal Cancer. She felt her whole life took a turn after the day she got back the test results and report.Apart from experiencing physical pain due to chemotherapy and radiation therapy, cancer took a toll on Bowie emotionally too."Being diagnosed with cancer and going through treatments caused immense stress and emotional ups and downs. I felt fear, sadness, and helplessness. I was worried about death and leaving my family behind."

But with the emotional and spiritual support from her partner, Bowie found strength and courage in his words, sacrifice, and company

Bowie, her husband, and their three children.
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"Even in the early stages of my cancer diagnosis, my witty husband comforted me in a funny way. He said that God only chooses those capable of overcoming difficulties to have cancer because He wants them to be reborn after the experience! While it may have been said to bring comfort and made me smile, it made me reflect deeper and adjust my mindset and attitude.""During my treatment days, he took meticulous care of me, spending every night at the hospital, and still went home to be with our three children. He never expressed his exhaustion in front of me. Seeing the pain I endured after radiation therapy, he held my hand and said, 'I would rather be the one who is sick, the one enduring all this pain'," added Bowie. The professional help from her medical team also contributed a lot to her journey, as the doctors were always there to address Bowie's concerns and questions. "They gave me detailed explanations and guidance, keeping me informed about the progress of my treatment and possible side effects."Their support and care instilled in me the belief that I could overcome cancer under their guidance," shared the 42-year-old.

With the hope of shining some light upon those on the same journey as her, Bowie is now a cancer buddy with the Sunway Cancer Centre's Cancer Buddy Programme

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Bowie said that her doctor, Dr John Low Seng Hooi, Clinical Director and Consultant Clinical Oncologist of Sunway Cancer Centre at Sunway City was the one who inspired her to help others in her similar predicament."Being a Cancer Buddy is a calling, a calling to pay it forward. Dr John is one of the messengers who sent this message to me. "During my first follow-up appointment after completing treatment, I asked the doctor if I was strong. Dr John pointed to the door and said, 'You are now a senior. The patients outside need you'," shared Bowie. She is happy that cancer has given her a new purpose in life, which is to add value to others by sharing her experience, listening to their concerns, and giving emotional support. This opportunity to positively impact others has been deeply meaningful to Bowie.

3. For Ng Ji Yin, a.k.a Carol, having a positive mindset together with the love from her family helped her get through tough times during treatment

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At the beginning of 2021, Carol started falling ill and in just two months, she began to feel a lump in her breast. After seeing a doctor and getting an ultrasound, it was confirmed that she had breast cancer. She was diagnosed with Stage 2 Triple Positive Breast Cancer after attaining results from further PET tests and biopsies. During this time, Carol's career was also at its peak and that weighed heavily on her emotionally because she felt it was the end of the world. "I would cry every day and couldn't sleep peacefully. Even if I managed to fall asleep, I would be startled awake by nightmares."I deeply regret not taking better care of myself and felt a tremendous sense of guilt towards my parents. They gave me a healthy body, but I didn't take care of it properly, which led to me falling ill and causing them to worry about me. I felt incredibly unfilial," said Carol.

What helped Carol immensely with her fear and emotions was having open communication and empathy from her loved ones

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"I'm grateful to my boss for reaching out to me. One sentence from her made me let go of everything and seek treatment. She said, 'There is no health product in this world that can cure cancer. These products are only for prevention. With the advancement of medical technology, lesser people die from cancer. Many deaths are caused by emotions. Trust the doctors and follow the proper treatment, and you will definitely recover'," shared Carol.Words of encouragement from her children and family when she lost her hair also made her feel more confident and courageous. "They constantly expressed their love for me and complimented me, saying that I still looked beautiful even without hair."Since Carol had a fear of chemotherapy after listening from various people about how the side effects were horrible, she thought she could opt for alternative remedies.However, the 46-year-old defied the myth, saying, "We should take the time to understand what chemotherapy really is. Chemotherapy is not as terrifying as it is often portrayed by many. It is important not to rely on hearsay because cancer is not the end of the world."

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, knowing what to expect and making plans to cope will lessen the burden of this difficult time

While we can be present throughout their cancer journey and provide them with emotional support, it's impossible to fully understand the pain and emotional challenges that a cancer patient goes through without being in their shoes. Sometimes, having external support groups where cancer survivors or patients share their stories and experiences may help one in the battle to find hope and courage during difficult times.

National Cancer Survivors Day falls on 4 June, and to honour this special day, Sunway Healthcare Group recently organised a lighthearted and insightful event for cancer patients to partake in a bunch of cool activities

Candle-making workshop.
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The event was hosted at Sunway Medical Centre in Sunway City and included an exercise session, a Laughing Yoga session, and a candle-making workshop which is meant to signify the sharing of hope from one cancer survivor to another.

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The main highlight of the day was the informative panel discussions that provided insights into psychosocial support for cancer survival

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The session was moderated by Lee Kah Yee (Clinical Psychologist at National Cancer Society Malaysia) with guest speakers, Dr John Low Seng Hooi (Clinical Oncologist and Clinical Director of Sunway Cancer Centre at Sunway Medical Centre), Jared Lee (Filmmaker and Founder of The GRIM FILM), and Jefferson Ng (Clinical Psychologist at National Cancer Society Malaysia). Dr John Low started off by sharing that about 76% of cancer survivors actually face depression and anxiety following their diagnosis and treatment. "There are a myriad of emotions that surface almost immediately such as fear, anger, confusion, and disbelief, thus resulting in a flurry of overwhelming emotions. Additionally, the treatment process also tends to take a heavy toll on their physical well-being along with their emotional and mental health," shared Dr John Low.This is why it's important to provide proper psychosocial support to make sure these patients don't get affected further. One of the ways suggested by Lee is to seek help from clinical psychologists to show them how to navigate through ups and downs.

To bolster psychosocial support for cancer survivors, Sunway Healthcare Group took the initiative to start a Cancer Buddy Programme

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This programme that is run by Sunway Cancer Centre will help patients address the challenges of cancer beyond their medical treatments, and focus on three pillars, which are emotional wellbeing, staying active, and eating well. Apart from that, Sunway Healthcare Group is also showing support to cancer patients and raising awareness of cancer by donating RM2.5 million to the Sunway Cancer Support fund to subsidise cancer treatments for eligible patients, as well as provide up to 2,000 free cancer screenings under their 'Brave the Cancer' campaign.

Visit the Sunway Cancer Support Fund's website to learn more about their initiatives


These 70 Photos From January To December Speak 1,000 Words About The Year That Was

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6 January 2014: A tire blocking the door at a Goodyear plant, where workers in France, held two managers captive in a pay-related dispute. Police intervened and ended the standoff.

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6 January 2014: Mount Sinabung in Indonesia spewing volcanic ash over a corn field. The volcanic activity in Karo, North Sumatra, displaced thousands of people.

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7 January 2014: A grieving man carrying a baby (status of whether the baby was alive or dead is not known) away from the scene of an airstrike in Damascus, Syria.

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9 January 2014: A man pictured sitting in front of people unloading belongings in Minkammen, South Sudan, after fleeing violence in the country's Bor region.

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17 January 2014: Protesters helping a fellow protester who was injured when an explosive device was thrown at anti-government demonstrators in Bangkok.

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17 January 2014: Afghan police helping an injured man after a suicide bombing at a restaurant in Kabul.

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21 January 2014: A huge boulder detached during a landslide in Ronchi di Termeno in Northern Italy. While the boulder missed a farmhouse, it destroyed the barn and stopped in the vineyard.

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22 January 2014: A masked man pointing a handgun during a clash with police in Kiev, Ukraine

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26 January 2014: Indian Border Security Force dog squad personnel taking part in a march during Republic Day celebrations in Jammu.

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31 January 2014: Thousands of Yarmouk refugees waiting for food distribution. The Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus is home to the largest Palestinian refugee community in Syria.

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5 February 2014: A patient being treated for gunshot wounds to the face, chest and throat sitting in a wheelchair in the Malakal teaching hospital in South Sudan.

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13 February 2014: After weeks of rumbling, when Mount Kelud erupted on the Indonesian island of Java, many of the cities and towns nearest to Mount Kelud turned grey. Here, a housing complex in Yogyakarta is covered in thick, grey, ash.

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18 February 2014: An injured Thai riot police officer being helped by his colleagues after a bomb attack during clashes with anti-government protesters in Bangkok.

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20 February 2014: Protesters burning as they stood behind burning barricades during clashes with police in Kiev, Ukraine.

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20 February 2014: Anti-government protesters clashing with police in Independence Square despite a truce between the Ukrainian president and opposition leaders in Kiev.

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4 March 2014: Wrestlers practicing at a traditional Indian wrestling center in Mumbai. Kushti, or mud wrestling, is a traditional sport in India.

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8 March 2014: A relative of a passenger onboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 crying as she talks on her mobile phone at the Beijing Capital International Airport. The flight carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew lost contact with air traffic controllers en route from KL to Beijing.

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15 March 2014: A search team hunts for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, in the Indian Ocean, near the tip of Sumatra Island, Indonesia. The flight has not been found even after 10 months into its disappearance.

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16 March 2014: A girl smiling as other girls apply coloured paint on her face during Holi celebrations in Chennai, India. Holi, also known as the Festival of Colours, heralds the beginning of spring and is celebrated all over India.

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22 March 2014: Anti-government protesters kiss during a protest against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro's government in Caracas.

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7 April 2014: A boy searching for watermelons to eat in the polluted Buriganga River.

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7 April 2014: Oscar Pistorius getting emotional during his trial in Pretoria, South Africa. Pistorius took the witness stand in his own defense for the shooting of his girlfriend in 2013. He was later sentenced to five years in prison.

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13 April 2014: Sparks flowing past a person trying to put out flames during a forest fire in Valparaiso, Chile. The fires displaced thousands of people and killed more than a dozen people.

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15 April 2014: Maryam Hosseinzadeh, right, and her husband Abdolghani, left, removing the noose from the neck of blindfolded Bilal who was convicted of murdering their son Abdollah in the northern city of Nour, Iran. Bilal who was convicted of killing Abdollah Hosseinzadeh, was pardoned by the victim's family moments before being executed.

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16 April 2014: South Korean coast guard officers and rescue team members trying to rescue passengers from the ferry Sewol. The ferry sank with 476 people aboard, mostly secondary school students. 295 died as the Sewol sank, leading to widespread anger and criticism of the actions of the crew, captain, owners, and government regulators.

Image via AP Photo/Yonhap, Hyung Min-woo

10 May 2014: Austrian artist Conchita Wurst thrusting her trophy in the air after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen with the song 'Rise Like a Phoenix'.

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13 May 2014: A man kissing his son after he was rescued from a collapsed coal mine in Manisa, Turkey. The mine explosion and ensuing fire killed hundreds of people.

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14 May 2014: Yusuf Yerkel, an adviser to Turkey's prime minister, kicking a protester during a visit to the site of a mining disaster that killed hundreds of people. Mr. Yerkel later apologised for the incident.

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14 May 2014: A demonstrator taking part in an anti-government protest in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

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20 May 2014: A woman fleeing from riot police officers in Nairobi, Kenya. Hundreds of Nairobi University students took to the streets to protest a proposed increase in student fees.

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28 May 2014: He Liang riding his homemade suitcase scooter along a street in Changsha, China. He spent 10 years modifying the suitcase into a motor-driven scooter.

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4 June 2014: A health worker giving a polio vaccine to children in Lahore, Pakistan.

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6 June 2014: Sikhs wielding swords during their clash inside the complex of the holy Sikh shrine, the Golden Temple, in the northern Indian city of Amritsar.

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7 July 2014: A man being rescued from the rubble following a reported barrel-bomb attack in Aleppo, Syria.

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13 July 2014: The son of one of the members of Tayseer Al-Batsh's family, who hospital officials said were killed in an Israeli air strike, mourning during their funeral in Gaza City.

Image via REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

16 July 2014: The mother of one of the four Palestinian children who were killed on a beach in Gaza by an Israeli attack grieving outside a morgue in Gaza City.

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17 July 2014: Debris from Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, which was downed in eastern Ukraine near Donetsk.

Image via Alyona Zykina/European Pressphoto Agency

19 July 2014: A body lies in a wheat field, still strapped to a seat, at the site of the crash of MH17 carrying 298 people from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur in Grabove, in rebel-held east Ukraine. MH17 fell from the sky in pieces, presumably shot down with all 298 passengers and crew dead, as debris scattered across a rural area controlled by pro-Russian separatists.

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23 July 2014: A convoy of hearses carrying coffins containing the remains of MH17 victims, drives from the Eindhoven Airbase to Hilversum.

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28 July 2014: Relatives mourning over the bodies of Palestinian children at the morgue at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.

Image via Mohammed Saber/European Pressphoto Agency

3 August 2014: Three men found guilty by a Somali military court of killing civilians and masterminding a recent attack on the Presidential Palace standing tied to poles shortly before they were executed by a firing squad in Mogadishu.

Image via REUTERS/Feisal Omar

6 August 2014: Commuters pushing a train to free a passenger's leg trapped between the train and the gap in Perth, Western Australia.

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7 August 2014: Ka'apor Indians beating loggers with sticks during a jungle expedition to search for and expel loggers from the Alto Turiacu Indian territory in the Amazon basin in Brazil.

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11 August 2014: Police wearing riot gear walking toward a man with his hands raised in Ferguson, two days after the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown by a Ferguson police officer.

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15 August 2014: A Liberian health worker disinfecting a corpse after the man died in a classroom now used as an Ebola isolation ward in the capital city of Monrovia.

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19 August 2014: This undated image shows a frame of journalist James Foley from a video released by ISIS. Foley was beheaded in the video. Following which, ISIS beheaded several other westerners and released their videos.

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26 August 2014: Palestinian children holding guns as they celebrate with others what they said was a victory over Israel, following a ceasefire in Gaza City.

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3 September 2014: An 18-year-old Mangli Munda getting married to a stray dog in order to pass the evil spirits to the animal. The wedding was hastily organised by village elders after a local guru led Mangli's parents to believe that the teenager possessed ill-luck and that marrying a man would bring destruction to the family and her community.

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6 September 2014: A temple stands amid the waters of the overflowing river Tawi during heavy rains in Jammu. Authorities declared a disaster alert in the northern region after heavy rain hit villages across the Kashmir valley, causing the worst flooding in decades.

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9 September 2014: An injured man sitting at a field hospital after airstrikes in the Duma neighborhood of Damascus, Syria.

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9 September 2014: An Indian Kashmiri man crossing over floodwaters in Srinagar. Families packed into makeshift relief centers after fleeing floods in India and Pakistan that claimed hundreds of lives.

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14 September 2014: A man looking up at a sack of relief goods being dropped from a helicopter in the flooded village of Multan district, Pakistan.

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24 September 2014: Mountains of used tires lay sprawled across a dump in Sesena Nuevo, near Madrid.

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17 October 2014: A health-care worker carrying a 2-month-old to a re-opened Ebola holding center in Monrovia, Liberia.

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19 October 2014: A Muslim woman touching a dog at a special event held for the curious to overcome their fear of dogs. It was aptly titled 'I Want To Touch A Dog'. The event, while a success among animal lovers and social activists, there was a lot of brouhaha in Malaysia over it.

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22 October 2014: People aiding a fallen soldier at Canada's National War Memorial as police responded to a gunman who was later killed in the Parliament building.

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28 October 2014: Pro-democracy protesters open their umbrellas for 87 seconds marking the 87 rounds of tear gas that Hong Kong police fired at unarmed student protesters in the same location one month before.

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31 October 2014: Palestinians praying as Israeli police officers standing guard during Friday prayers in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Wadi al-Joz.

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7 November 2014: A young boy attending the funeral of a Kurdish Women's Protection Unit fighter who died during fighting in a Syrian border town.

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14 November 2014: Women, who underwent sterilisation surgery at a government-run camp, posing for pictures inside a hospital in the eastern Indian state of Chhattisgarh. As per reports, women were 'herded like cattle' in the camp which after saw 12 die and scores were injured following botched operations.

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14 November 2014: Men in Dimapur, India, performing a post-harvest festival dance.

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25 November 2014: A demonstrator sitting in front of a street fire during a demonstration in Oakland, California, following the grand jury decision in the Ferguson shooting of Michael Brown.

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28 November 2014: A man preparing to sacrifice a buffalo during the Gadhimai festival held in the Nepalese town of Bariyarpur. Thousands of animals were slaughtered in a ritual sacrifice amid criticism by animal-rights activists.

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5 December 2014: 21-year-old farmer Agustin Gomez Perez is lit on fire as a form of protest outside the Chiapas state legislature in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico.

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5 December 2014: Filipino residents taking shelter inside a gymnasium in Cebu province after fleeing their homes ahead of the approaching Supertyphoon Hagupit.

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15 December 2014: Hostages holding up a flag inside a cafe in Sydney. The 16-hour Sydney siege ended with three people dead, including the lone gunman holding them captive.

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16 December 2014: Family members mourning a student who was killed during a massacre by Taliban inside the Army Public School in Peshawar, Pakistan. More than 140 people were killed, including 132 schoolchildren.

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27 December 2014: Covered in mud, a man walks out of his damaged house in Kampung Manek Urai Lama in Kuala Krai, Kelantan. Malaysians in east coast have been devastated by floods, worst since 1971.

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28 December 2014: Bride-to-be Louise Sitharta, whose fiancé was on the missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501, being surrounded by reporters.

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30 December 2014: Medics helping a family member of one of the passengers onboard the AirAsia Flight QZ8501. The family member collapsed after hearing the news of passengers' bodies being found.

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Dad Reported His Child As Missing, Only To Find Out Later That She Was Raped By 3 Men

On 20 September, a 13-year-old girl in Miri was reported missing by her father.
She returned home the same day and alleged that she was raped by three men.

According to Borneo Post, the girl's father had reported her missing since that morning, only to find out later in the day that his daughter was allegedly raped while she was missing. She had reportedly told her father that she was coerced into having sex with three men on two separate occasions.

The victim claimed that she was first raped by an 82-year-old man at a homestay in town, after which he paid her RM700

The 82-year-old man who had allegedly raped the victim.
Image via The Borneo Post

The elderly suspect is the same prominent businessman who was arrested on 19 September for the alleged rape of another 13-year-old girl in Miri."On the second incident, the victim claimed she was threatened by a woman, who had forced her to have sex with two men at a hotel here."The victim said the two men took turns raping her at the hotel. She did not show any resistance because she was afraid that she would be beaten by the woman and the two men," explained Miri district deputy police chief Superintendent Stanley Jonathan Ringgit, as reported by New Straits Times.

A police report was lodged by the victim's 55-year-old father on Sunday, 24 September. A day later, a 36-year-old man was arrested in connection with the girl's case.

The 36-year-old suspect being led to the police station yesterday night.
Image via The Borneo Post

Borneo Post reported that the perpetrator was arrested in front of a house at Sungai Dalam Jaya 1, around 9.30pm on Monday, 25 September. "Our men are in the process to locate the remaining suspects. The victim, meanwhile, has been sent to the hospital to undergo medical examination," said Stanley.

The case is being investigated under Section 376 of the Penal Code for rape

If found guilty, the perpetrators may be sentenced to prison for no less than 10 years and not more than 30 years. They shall also be liable for whipping.

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This Major Tunnel In Malaysia Has Been Listed As One Of The World’s Greatest

Some good news to end 2016!
The SMART Tunnel in Malaysia has been listed as one of the world's greatest tunnels by US media site CNN.

The SMART Tunnel in Kuala Lumpur
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Built in 2007, the Stormwater Management And Road Tunnel (SMART Tunnel) is a storm drainage and road structure. 9.7km long, it is used to reduce the occurrence of floods and traffic jams in Kuala Lumpur.The cost of the project was around USD514 million (RM2.3 billion)The tunnel is also the longest stormwater tunnel in South East Asia and second longest in Asia.

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The article - posted on 12 December - explained that the tunnel can operate in three ways

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When there's no flooding, it serves purely as a road tunnel. In the event of a flood, rainwater can be diverted into a lower channel, and the upper level will remain open to traffic.

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Finally, the tunnel will be closed to traffic during exceptionally heavy floods and is used fully for floodwaters to pass through with the use of watertight gates.

According to CNN, the tunnel has prevented billions of dollars of possible flood damage and costs from traffic congestion in Kuala Lumpur's city centre since its opening

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Flood-prone areas around Kuala Lumpur such as Masjid Jamek, Dataran Merdeka, Lebuh Ampang and Jalan Melaka have been spared from major floods since the opening of the tunnel, the article elaborated.Why does it still flood in KL?The SMART Tunnel isn't KL's sole redeemer. It primarily deals with river flooding and mitigates flooding in the city centre in Masjid Jamek, Lebuh Ampang, Jalan Melaka, Dataran Merdeka, Dang Wangi, Lebuh Pasar, Pasar Seni, Dayabumi, Sungai Wang, Bukit Bintang, KLCC and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.Flash floods in other parts of KL like Bangsar, Brickfields and Jalan Duta as experienced in 2016 can be combatted with better drainage, unclogged drains, and clear irrigation channels (rapid land development takes away green fields that absorb rain water).

                [PHOTOS] Cars Get Submerged In Water As Flash Floods Hit KL

Several parts of the KL city have been heavily affected.

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Other tunnels named in the article includes the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland, the Channel Tunnel which links the UK and France, Eisenhower Tunnel in the USA, the Spiralen Tunnel and the Laerdal Tunnel, both in Norway

The Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland
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Watch how the SMART tunnel was constructed in this mind-blowing Nat Geo documentary:

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[VIDEO] Lelaki Ini Cuba Challenge Baca Berita Guna Prompter Buat Ramai Tergelak

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Pasti kita pernah terfikir pekerjaan pembaca berita ini tidaklah susah kerana hanya perlu membaca ayat yang diberikan saja bukan?

Sebenarnya tanggapan itu adalah salah sama sekali. Walaupun mereka kelihatan seperti senang kerana hanya membaca tetapi cara pembacaan dan sebutan perlulah menjadi keutamaan dalam menyampaikan sesuatu berita.Seperti video yang tular di TikTok baru-baru ini apabila seorang lelaki mencuba challenge membaca berita mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @azfarherii ##duet with @shahrilsarapudin SUSAH NYA   original sound  - shahrilsarapudin

Cuba challenge baca berita sampai tersasul sebutan

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang lelaki yang juga merupakan instafamous bernama Azfar Heri sedang mencuba challenge yang sedang hangat di TikTok iaitu membaca berita.Namun, apa yang lebih menghiburkan adalah dipertengahan bacaannya, dia sehingga tersasul menyebut mengekang kepada 'mengkakang' yang membuatkan ramai ketawa.Malah, dia juga dilihat seperti semput kerana bacaan di prompter yang laju dan terpaksa terkejar-kejar kembali untuk mendapatkan rentak bacaannya.

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Image via @azfarherii (TikTok)

"Dia baru start pun aku dah gelak hahaha" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut merasa terhibur melihat video tersebut. Malah, ada yang menyamakannya seperti penyanyi rapper.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 133.3K views, 24.4K likes dan 488 comments di TikTokBerikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Aduhai, menghiburkan betul lah cara bacaan dia tu :P

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Boost Is Offering You Up to RM400 Cashback Plus Boost Coins And More When You Shop Online

Are you in need of some retail therapy?

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From now until 30 September, Boost wants to #KasiTambah by offering you all kinds of deals, cashback, and rewards in partnership with the government's Shop Malaysia Online initiative

With this initiative, you'll get to enjoy up to RM400 in cashback and other promotions when you shop online and pay with Boost.You can literally shop until you drop with over 5,000 online merchants that accept Boost. Plus, shopping online with Boost is so easy and seamless, just tap to pay and enter a six-digit pin in the app. It’s sooo convenient, you don’t even need a credit card to pay with Boost online!

Get your shopping on with Boost and enjoy these awesome deals:

1. Enjoy 20% cashback when you buy from Potboy, Jobbie Nut Butter, Hungry, Watsons, and more!

Image via Jobbie Nut Butter

Shop for your favourite goodies from Boost partners and get rewards in the form of cashback! Just spend a minimum of RM50 (depending on partner) to enjoy up to 20% cashback. Check out the full list of participating partners here.Each cashback is up to RM100, capped at 3x per user per partner, and will expire by 30 September. The cashback will be credited into the partner wallet, which means you can use it for subsequent purchases for the same partner.Here are some of our top picks:- PotboyGet your groceries delivered straight to your doorstep with Potboy. They offer free delivery with no minimum order! - Jobbie Nut ButterIndulge in the creamy goodness of Jobbie Nut Butter, a 100% natural nut butter proudly made in Malaysia.- HungryCraving for food? Order delicious eats from the comfort of your home via Hungry app.- WatsonsStock up on all your beauty and health essentials at Watsons. They have great deals all the time ;)

2. Earn up to 6x more coins on Online Boost Day, happening from 6 to 8 August

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This year will feature the biggest 8.8 Online Boost Day ever that will be taking place over three days - from 6 to 8 August. During this time, all you have to do is spend a minimum of RM150 in one transaction to enjoy 2x Boost coins for all local online partners.For selected partners like Potboy, Jobbie Nut Butter, Hungry, Jocom, Prestomall, and Durian Bear, you'll get to enjoy even more. The more you spend, the more coins you earn, which means greater rewards. With Boost’s new Level 5 tier, you can even earn up to 6x Boost coins, so go on and start shopping to level up!And that's not all! In addition to the Online Boost Day Coins Shake, you'll also get an Online Boost Day Surprise Shake! It's worth up to RM5 cashback in a selected Partner Wallet (capped at 2x per user thought out the 3 days of August Online Boost Day).Here are some of our top picks:- JocomSkip the traffic and long queues. With Jocom, you can get your daily essentials from milk and instant noodles, to toilet paper and tissue paper, delivered straight to your home.- PrestomallEnjoy amazing shopping deals for electronics, fashion, and more with Prestomall.- Durian BearGet same day delivery for fresh durians, hand-picked from local farms, vacuum sealed for freshness, and packed in zip lock bags to prevent unwanted odour.All Boost coins and cashback will expire by 30 September.

3. Enjoy discount vouchers of up to 20% on Hermo, MPH Online, and more

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From now until 30 September, you can get awesome discounts when you shop online. Enjoy special discounts of up to 20% when you pay with Boost on Hermo, MPH Online, and other F&B, travel, and online shopping deals. Plus, you can get hotel holiday vouchers from as low as RM80!

4. Complete special Shop Online Malaysia Boost Mission to earn additional Boost coins

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Throughout the campaign period, there will be special Shop Online Malaysia Boost Mission on the app. Upon spending a cumulative amount of RM500 across all partners and completing all the missions, you will stand a chance to be rewarded with 500 Boost coins!

On top of the cashback and discount offers, you can exchange the Boost coins you earn for even more deals

1. You can convert your Boost coins to cashback for even more savings2. You can use Boost coins to spend on groceries, bill payments, and more by converting them into partner wallet cashback3. You can use Boost coins to redeem additional vouchers and gifts4. You can also use Boost coins to enter Boost’s Pick and Win contest to stand a chance to win other amazing prizes

Besides that, Boost is one of the official partners of the government's recently launched ePENJANA initiative, where Malaysians can get free RM50 in your Boost e-wallet to spend

If you haven't claimed your ePENJANA credit yet, here's how you can do it:STEP 1: Register for the MySejahtera appSTEP 2: On your Boost app, choose "Profile" > "My Wallet" > "Upgrade to Premium Wallet"STEP 3: Verify your IC (usually done within one working day) and cash in a minimum of RM10STEP 4: Go to the RM50 ePENJANA claim page and tap on the submit claim button

What are you waiting for? Shop online to your heart's content and don't miss all these #KasiTambah deals from Boost!

Find out more information on Boost's website.


"Tetap Tenaga Lelaki" - Ramai Terhibur, Gaya Pemain Volleyball Ini Dapat Sampai 70M Views!

Seperti mana yang kita tahu, permainan bola tampar memerlukan tenaga yang sangat kuat tidak kira pemain lelaki atau wanita

Bukan setakat tenaga saja, setiap pemain perlu pandai menggunakan strategi untuk psiko pihak lawan supaya dapat memenangi sesebuah perlawanan itu.Baru-baru ini, sebuah video telah tular sehingga mencecah 70 juta tontonan gara-gara gaya seorang pemain lelaki bola tampar di Indonesia membuatkan ramai terhibur.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @punyafebby_   Ngakak Muka Manyun (Voice Mix) - shaniamelia

Walaupun gaya lembut, tapi power bermain sampai pihak lawan kalah

Menerusi perkongsian video daripada @punyafebby_, kelihatan sedang berlangsung perlawanan bola tampar antara dua pasukan di negara seberang, Indonesia.Apa yang mencuri tumpuan ramai adalah apabila gelagat salah seorang pemain lelaki yang berpewatakan lembut sangat melucukan.Dia dilihat melentokkan badannya dan berjalan lenggang-lenggok seperti perempuan semasa permainan sedang berjalan.Namun, apa yang membuatkan para warganet kagum adalah dia berjaya mengalahkan pasukan pihak lawan dengan menggunakan strategi permainan yang bijak.

Image via @punyafebby_ (TikTok)

Image via @punyafebby_ (TikTok)

"Play and slay! Haha gaya tu menang, psiko pihak lawan. Takut patah je pinggang dia jalan macam tu" - Warganet

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan yang kini telah meraih sehingga 70M tontonan, 6.2M tanda suka dan 221.6K perkongsian di TikTok, rata-rata warganet turut terhibur melihat gaya pemain lelaki tersebut.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Image via @punyafebby_ (TikTok)

Image via @punyafebby_ (TikTok)

Dalam lembut-lembut dia tu, terselit tenaga jantan yang kuat ya. Bukan calang-calang ni, power! :O

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Family Leaves OKU Mum By Roadside In Kuala Langat With Bag Of Clothes And Diapers

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Selangor Zakat Board officials found an elderly woman abandoned by her family by the roadside in Kuala Langat

On Sunday, 21 February, they wrote on their Facebook page, "We received information from the public that an elderly woman on a wheelchair was found alone by the road with diapers and a bag of clothes.""The Selangor Zakat Board Saidina Umar Squad, along with the Kuala Langat district distribution operations head, met with the woman around 8.30pm yesterday."

Image via Lembaga Zakat Selangor (Facebook)

Checks found that the woman still has living family members.
However, they did not cooperate when contacted and gave many excuses when asked to take the woman home.

"Efforts to contact her family were made but we did not get them to cooperate when not a single family member was willing to take her home and gave many excuses," the post explained."She has an amputated leg as well as bad memory. Due to her condition, we decided to hand her over to the police. Police used their power to contact her child and negotiated using their expertise. The child then agreed to come to the police station to bring the woman home.""However, around 3am, the child decided that they could not take care of the mother anymore and the police were forced to contact a nursing home. Staff members came to pick up the woman in an ambulance and took her to the hospital for health checks and COVID-19 screening."

Image via Lembaga Zakat Selangor (Facebook)

Despite it all, the woman still wished the best for her child.
"I haven't seen my child in a long time, they're a nice person," she said.

The Selangor Zakat Board explained that they handed the woman over to a nursing home according to official procedures and will be bearing the costs of her care.In the same post, they also thanked members of the public who informed them about the woman, police officers, and the nursing home staff who helped them."Let's pray that this effort will be blessed by Allah and may this mother be taken care of with all the love," they wrote.

Image via Lembaga Zakat Selangor (Facebook)

Earlier this month, the Selangor Zakat Board also helped a man who was abandoned at a surau by his family:

                Family Tricks 68-Year-Old Man And Abandons Him At Surau In Klang With A Bag Of Clothes

The man was under the care of his nephew who said that they were going to perform prayers at the surau before leaving...

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Rezeki Tak Disangka, Wanita Maklum Diri Hamil Lepas 4 Tahun ‘TTC’ Buat Officemate Sebak

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Setiap wanita yang sudah berkahwin sudah tentunya mahukan zuriat sendiri

Orang kata, kehadiran cahaya mata adalah pembawa rezeki terbesar dalam rumah tangga. Merekalah penyeri dalam hidup ibu bapa.Namun, bukan semua pasangan dikurniakan rezeki zuriat serta merta selepas mendirikan rumah tangga. Ada yang menunggu bertahun-tahun lamanya untuk mendapat gelaran ibu dan ayah.Seperti sebuah video yang tular ini apabila seorang wanita memberitahu rakan sekerja dirinya hamil selepas menunggu empat tahun telah membuatkan ramai sebak.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @mrscoolperson Orang suprisekan dia.. dia suprisekan kita balik..  original sound - MrsCool Person - MrsCool Person

Rakam video suruh kawan-kawan ikut apa yang ingin dikatakan, tak sangka ada berita gembira

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @mrscoolperson, kelihatan wanita itu sedang merakam sebuah video sebagai kenangan dengan rakan-rakan sekerjanya.Difahamkan, dia baru saja mendapat kejutan hari jadi oleh rakan-rakannya. Namun, tak sangka pula dia juga ada kejutan buat mereka.Dia yang merakam video memberitahu mereka supaya mengikut cakapnya. Mereka pun menurut kata tanpa mengesyaki apa-apa.Apa yang membuatkan ramai tersentuh adalah apabila dia memaklumkan bahawa dia sudah mengandung di akhir video. Sebaik saja dia membuat pengumuman tersebut, rakan-rakannya terus memeluk dan mengucapkan tahniah buatnya yang sudah menanti zuriat sejak empat tahun lalu.

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"Dengan aku join nangis sekali. Tahniah sis, doakan saya juga tau" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah mendapat 98K views, 5.1K likes dan 423 comments di laman TikTok.Rata-rata netizen terutamanya wanita turut meluahkan rasa sebak selepas melihat video tersebut. Malah, ramai yang meminta doa daripada wanita itu supaya mereka juga dikurniakan zuriat tidak lama lagi kerana ramai yang sudah bertahun-tahun TTC (trying to conceive) namun belum ada rezeki.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Image via @mrscoolperson (TikTok)

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Alhamdulillah, tumpang gembira untuk akak tu. Semoga dipermudah urusan hamil dan sentiasa sihat :)


There's A Bike Park In Puncak Alam With Green Landscapes For Miles Around

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TREX Bike Park at Grandeur Lab is the hottest attraction to hit the township of Eco Grandeur

Image via TREX Bike Park at Grandeur Labs (Facebook)

Opened in 2018, this bike park is a must-visit hub for those living in or visiting Puncak Alam. Spread out over a dynamic landscape, this place is fit for the whole family, or a group of friends, to soak up some sun and get some cycling in.

The entire course is about two kilometres long, though there are multiple routes and combinations within this singular track

While two kilometres does not appear to be a long distance to ride, the curvature and windy outline of the park ensures that this will take more time than you anticipate. With herbaceous grass as the foundation of the entire park, and lush green trees scattered at intervals throughout the course, take in the views and enjoy the ride.

Image via TREX Bike Park at Grandeur Labs (Facebook)

Image via TREX Bike Park at Grandeur Labs (Facebook)

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There are numerous obstacles within the track you can opt to try if you're seeking something more challenging than just cycling through open air

Among them include a teeter-totter, mini-slopes, and a combination of steep and relaxed corners.

Image via TREX Bike Park at Grandeur Labs (Facebook)

Image via TREX Bike Park at Grandeur Labs (Facebook)

Image via TREX Bike Park at Grandeur Labs (Facebook)

You can rent a bike from their store, or even bring your own

DGB Bike City is located within TREX Bike Park, and is an ideal stop to make before going to the track.Providing an assortment or bikes to choose from, you'll be spoilt for choice as to which would be the most suited for your biking adventure. Most importantly, they describe in detail which bike is suitable for your specific capability, and provide information on the bikes best fit for children. They even have a city bike with a baby carrier if you want to take a ride around the park, but don't want to leave your toddler behind!For more information on the bikes available for rent and their respective rental price at the park, click here.

Image via DGB Bike City (Facebook)

Image via DGB Bike City (Facebook)

More than just renting out two-wheelers, DGB also has bikes up for retail purchase if you want to take one home on the spot, and bicycle repair services if you feel the bike needs a little fix-it-up.Among some of the astute brands DGB carries include Crossmax, Sunpeed, and Climax.

Image via DGB Bike City (Facebook)

Image via DGB Bike City (Facebook)

Image via DGB Bike City (Facebook)

You can bring your own personal bike too, which will cost RM5 per hour for entrance into TREX Bike Park.

Feeling tired after your bike ride? There are multiple F&B outlets nearby to cool down at.

If you're feeling peckish, a brand new Eco Grill BBQ just opened up right next to DGB Bike. Grab the halal barbecue and steamboat options for a delicious meal after your biking journey.There's also a new Starbucks drive-thru if you wanna get a quick coffee before heading home.

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While COVID-19 protocols have been relaxed, certain measures remain in place for a safe and enjoyable experience

Registration at the counter is required, together with your vaccination digital certificate before entering the park. Furthermore, shoes are compulsory when entering TREX Bike Park. Heels or crocs will not be tolerated or accepted.

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Here's where you can find TREX Bike Park:

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Address:Grandeur Labs @ Eco Grandeur, Lot 6232, Persiaran Mokhtar Dahari, Eco Grandeur 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.Operating hours: 9am-5pm (Tuesdays to Sundays).Closed on Mondays.Check out their Facebook here.

Here are some other cycling trails around the Klang Valley to check out:

                13 Cycling Places In Klang Valley From Easy To Challenging Trails

Parks and cycling routes where you can pedal your stress away.

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If you're feeling sporty, here are some multi-purpose sports centres around the Klang Valley:

                Feeling Sporty? Here Are 8 Multi-Purpose Sports Centres Around PJ & KL

With COVID-19 restrictions lifted, it's time to get back into shape, and play some of our favourite games.

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Teacher Turns Mosaic Tiled Floor Into 'Whiteboard' To Solve Students' Math Problems

Due to COVID-19, schools had to make the switch to online learning abruptly in order to flatten the curve

Naturally, there were many challenges that came along with this transition, especially for teachers who need to get used to teaching effectively online.Teachers all over Malaysia have utilised many innovative methods to ensure that their students understand what is being taught, such as using TikTok to teach English, travelling 21km to deliver students' homework, and so many more.

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Similarly, another teacher in Sarawak recently went viral on TikTok, when his daughter recorded him writing math equations on the floor

The short video shows a man drawing mathematical graphs on his floor tiles, referring to his phone and a book that was beside him.@ainaabdn7 posted this video on TikTok on Thursday, 17 June, to share her father's dedication in teaching his students.The video has since garnered over one million views and 163,000 likes on TikTok.

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She said that her father did not want to use a whiteboard because it was more comfortable to write on the floor

"He still wanted to write on the mosaic tiles even though the I offered him the whiteboard," she wrote on TikTok.She mentioned that it was probably due to the larger floor space so it was easier for the students see and understand. "Maybe because they are long calculations so he wants to make it easy for the student to see the calculations clearly including all the curves," she added.

This noble act caught the attention of netizens and many were very impressed with the teacher's hard work

"I respect this kind of teachers a lot, mashaAllah. If all teachers were like this, I wouldn't skip class. Even if class starts at 7.30, I'll willingly join," said a user.

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Another netizen commented, "OMG I love his effort. Anyway, I pray for your parents to have good fortune and good health. It's hard to get a great teacher like this, so proud!"

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"Aaa I'm so touched watching this... If I'm his student... I'd want to study properly... I wouldn't want to disappoint this teacher," a user commented.

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And this netizen summarised everyone's thoughts, "A teacher's spirit will remain the same forever, for the sake of educating our nation's children."

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Watch the full TikTok here:

  @ainaabdn7 struggle untuk student supaya lebih memahami. goodluck all students. ##xybca ##fyp  Beggin' - Måneskin

Another proud child shared how much effort his father put into teaching his students online:

                Proud Son Shares How Dad Sets Up For Online Class Despite Struggles With Technology

"As an old man who knows nothing about IT, he has done whatever he can to teach, to help, and to guide his students d...

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TikTok Breastfeeding Counsellor Calls Out Dirty Men For Lewd Remarks On Her Videos

A breastfeeding counsellor on TikTok has had enough of the many obscene comments left on her videos by dirty-minded netizens

Nad Masrom, fondly known online as Kak Nad, has over 57,000 followers on TikTok.She is well-loved by new and young mothers for her educational videos on breastfeeding, where she regularly addresses their concerns and demonstrates effective nursing techniques.However, she recently took to Twitter to condemn the many netizens, mostly men, who often leave lusty and lewd comments about women and breasts on her videos.

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In a lengthy Twitter thread, the 35-year-old criticised the commenters who sexualise her informational content

"NORMALISING PORNOGRAPHY?" Nad questioned in disbelief.She revealed that sexual comments have become a big issue on her TikTok account recently, and many said she has been "asking for it"."Some say that I am to be blamed for making 'obscene content' that invites these comments. But why is it always a woman's fault when dirty-minded men cannot control their lust?" she asked.

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In her videos, Nad professionally demonstrates breastfeeding techniques using medical training dummies, such as cloth breast models and mannequin babies

However, she shared that perverts leave vulgar comments on her videos that sexualise her work, including phrases such as "Can I rub it?" and "I need to see a tutorial with the real thing".In one of Nad's more viral videos titled 'Tips To Solve Flat Nipples', some obscene remarks read: "You don't have to use a syringe, use your husband's mouth" and "I'm an expert with my finger, you don't need tips to solve this".

Image via @nadmasrom (Twitter)

Besides the comments, the lactation therapist of five years said she is also tired of small-minded people who often report her videos for displaying 'obscene content'

She revealed that many have told her she was using the wrong platform to teach about breastfeeding — some told her to quit TikTok and to only post her videos in private women's groups to "maintain women's dignity"."Too many times I've been reported for 'adult nudity and sexual activity'. But I'm not making obscene videos. This is education," she tweeted.She pointed out that there was nothing wrong with teaching breastfeeding and the majority of her audience on TikTok are women anyway, with 70% of them aged between 18 and 27 who love her content.

Saya tak buat content lucah. Ni pendidikan. Kadang-kadang penat juga. Banyak kali video saya direport  adult nudity and sexual activity. Dulu bila saya submit appeal, lambat sangat approve. Sekarang ni tiktok dah review cepat dan restore semula. pic.twitter.com/7bqF7pX7fe— nadmasrom (@nadmasrom) May 9, 2021

The counsellor told SAYS that she will continue making TikTok videos to empower new and young mothers

"[I know] there are many new and young mums out there who find my knowledge useful," she said."I won't care about [the comments] too much, because I need to spread awareness on the importance of breastfeeding."

In 2019, a baby in Singapore allegedly suffocated to death after his mother fell asleep while breastfeeding him:

                15-Day-Old Baby Allegedly Suffocated To Death After Mother Fell Asleep While Breastfeeding

The side-lying method of breastfeeding is a known hazard.

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Iraq War Veteran Kills Three Colleagues Before Shooting Himself Dead

A Gunman Opened Fire On The Military Post Of Fort Hood, Texas, On Wednesday, Killing Three And Injuring 16, Before Putting The Gun To His Head And Killing Himself

Lucy Hamlin and her husband, Spc. Timothy Hamlin, wait for permission to re-enter the Fort Hood military post, following a shooting there Wednesday.
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A soldier opened fire on fellow service members at the Fort Hood military base, killing three people and wounding 16 before committing suicide.

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Patients were rushed to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and Scott & White Memorial hospital in Killeen, Texas
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The incident is described as having started as a soldier-on-soldier attack at a medical building on base. Officials at a nearby hospital taking in wounded says wounds range from stable to extremely critical. All the wounded and killed are military personnel.

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General Mark Milley, III Corps And Fort Hood Commanding General (L), Speaks To Media During A Press Conference About The Shooting

General Mark Milley, III Corps and Fort Hood Commanding General (L)
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Milley confirmed that four people were dead in the shooting, including the gunman himself.

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According To Gen. Milley, The Shooter Was A Veteran Of Combat In Iraq Who Was Being Assessed For PTSD

Lt. Gen. Mark Milley, head of the Army's III Corps at the post
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Lt. Gen. Mark Milley, head of the Army's III Corps at the post, said the shooter was a veteran of combat in Iraq who had "mental health issues and was being treated for that. At this time there is no indication that this incident is related to terrorism, although we are not ruling anything out and the investigation continues,'' Milley said.

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Law enforcement officials with guns drawn approach a building at Fort Hood where a shooting was reported Wednesday late afternoon
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He was a recent arrival to Fort Hood, and used a 45 caliber semi automatic handgun in the assault, and has a wife and children in the Fort Hood area.

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The Shooter Was 34-Year-Old Ivan Lopez. He Walked Into A Building On The Post And Opened Fire Around 4:00PM (US Time), Then Got Into A Car, And Fired More Shots.

A military police officer stops a car at Fort Hood, Texas, after a shooting on the Army base
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According to Army officials, Lopez began firing with a semiautomatic pistol in the Fort Hood motor pool around 4:00 pm. He kept shooting until a military police officer approached him with her gun drawn, at which point he turned his gun on himself. His body was recovered in a parking lot.

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At the same time, Fort Hood went into a lockdown and victims were transported to Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Tempe, Texas. The lockdown lifted around 9 pm.

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Three Victims Are In Critical Condition And Five Others Are Expected To Be Upgraded From Serious To Fair Tonight

Krystina Cassidy, left, and Dianna Simpson attempt to make contact with their husbands who are stationed inside Fort Hood
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Authorities have not yet released the names of the three people who died in the shooting.

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PHOTO: US Secretary Of Defense Chuck Hagel Described The Shooting As A 'Tragedy' During A News Conference

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel
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Meanwhile, President Barack Obama Has Vowed That Investigators Will Get To The Bottom Of The Shooting, Seeking To Reassure The Nation Whose Sense Of Security Has Been Once Again Shaken By Mass Violence

President Barack Obama turns to leave after speaking about the shooting at Fort Hood
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In a hastily arranged statement, Obama said he and his team were following the situation closely but that details about what happened at the sprawling Army post were still fluid. He said the shooting brought back painful memories of 2009, when 13 were killed at the same post in the deadliest attack on a domestic military installation in history.

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"We're heartbroken that something like this might have happened again," Obama said. Offering thoughts and prayers to the entire Texas community, Obama pledged to do everything possible to ensure Fort Hood had everything it needed to weather a difficult situation and its aftermath.

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"They serve with valor, they serve with distinction and when they're at their home base, they need to feel safe," Obama said. "We don't yet know what happened tonight, but obviously that sense of safety has been broken once again."

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43 Phones Will Not Be Able To Use WhatsApp From 1 November. Check If Yours Is On The List

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WhatsApp, the number one free messaging application, has announced they will no longer support certain phones starting 1 November

According to The Sun, the change will affect millions worldwide, and will leave users on certain models without access to their messages, photos, videos, or media of any kind left inside the application.

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43 models will be affected, mainly phones released from before 2013

The affected phones are:SAMSUNG- Galaxy Trend Lite- Galaxy Trend II- Galaxy SII- Galaxy S3 Mini- Galaxy Xcover 2- Galaxy Core- Galaxy Ace 2APPLE*- iPhone SE (First Generation)- iPhone 6s- iPhone 6s Plus* Unless updated to iOS 10 and above before 1 November.LG- Lucid 2- Enact- Optimus L2 II- Optimus F3- Optimus F3Q- Optimus L3 II- Optimus L3 II Dual- Optimus L4 II- Optimus L4 II Dual- Optimus F5- Optimus L5- Optimus L5 II- Optimus L5 Dual- Optimus F6- Optimus F7- Optimus L7- Optimus L7 II- Optimus L7 II Dual- Optimus Nitro HD- Optimus 4X HDSONY- Xperia Miro- Xperia Neo L- Xperia Arc SZTE- Grand S Flex- V956- Grand X Quad V987- Grand MemoHuawei- Ascend Mate- Ascend G740- Ascend D Quad XL- Ascend D1 Quad XL- Ascend P1 S- Ascend D2

A few other miscellaneous phones will also be discontinued

They are the Alcatel One Touch Evo 7, Archos 53 Platinum, HTC Desire 500, Caterpillar Cat B15, Wiko Cink Five, Wiko Darknight, Lenovo A820, UMi X2, Faea F1, and the THL W8.

If you see your phone on the list, then perhaps it's time to get a new one!


[VIDEO] Ministry Looking For Student Who Happily Threw Books Into River After SPM

A video of a student celebrating the end of his Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations by throwing his books into a river recently went viral

One particular Facebook video posted by Info Roadblock JPJ/Polis on 5 March garnered over 250,000 views and almost 3,000 comments.The video received a lot of backlash, with netizens criticising the teenager for littering and for having no respect for his textbooks.

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The Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA) has since requested the cooperation of the public to track down the student

However, it was not to reprimand him.In a Facebook post made on Monday, 8 March, the ministry said, "If anyone knows this brother, KASA would like to invite him to become a member of Sahabat Sungai Malaysia (Friends of Rivers Malaysia)."They extended an invitation to the teenager to join a programme that aims to clean rivers across the country in conjunction with World Water Day on 22 March."Hopefully, with education and community support, not only this student, but many others will be more considerate about the cleanliness of our rivers," they said.

Netizens praised the ministry for taking an educational approach with the teenager and hoped they find him soon

"Yes, instead of penalising, let them see how dirty our rivers are and know how important our rivers are to us. Educate the younger generations if their parents failed to educate them," commented a Facebook user.

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Another user said, "Just completed SPM and straight get to work with the Department of Environment. That's the best."

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Meanwhile, another netizen reminded students to not simply throw their borrowed textbooks away after their exams or they may face a fine."Don't forget you may need to pay a fine, later you can't take your SPM slip. You can start saving up now. This is a teacher's sincere message. No need to trouble your parents to pay the fine," they said.

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Watch the viral video here:

There have been a slew of reports of rowdy post-SPM celebrations:

                Kelantan Student Who Went Viral For Writing 'F*ck Cikgu' On School Uniform Apologises

He was also fined for not wearing a helmet and failure to produce a valid licence.

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                63 SPM Candidates Fined For Taking Celebration To The Streets After Last Paper

A total of 92 summons were issued for various offences under POL. 257.

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Google Pays Tribute To P. Ramlee On His 88th Birthday

Google Malaysia's home page is currently graced by the Doodle of P. Ramlee, the Malaysian legend who left a lasting legacy through his various artistic achievements

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Tan Sri Datuk Amar Teuku Zakaria Teuku Nyak Putih or known better for his screen name as P. Ramlee was a prolific actor, director, writer, and musician who contributed to more than 60 films and composed around 250 songs.Sadly, the Penangite passed away from a heart attack a few months after he turned 44. He would've been 88 years old this year.

Today, the tech giant highlights him through its signature Doodle. The image shows P. Ramlee perched on a director's chair, with music sheet in hand, a guitar by his side and a hailer in his other hand - a fitting tribute to his achievements as a creative.

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“Born 88 years ago today, P. Ramlee’s artistic achievements left a permanent mark on the cultural history of Malaysia.Today’s Doodle highlights the Malaysian legend’s diverse artistry and shows him as people best remember him - sporting a thin mustache and a checkered suit, his head cocked slightly to the side,” said Google in its Doodle description.

Google also shared the original concept drawings with two different poses. The final design was a combination of the two, since the team liked them so much.

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He was best remembered acting and directing in a number of comedies and dramas such as the Bujang Lapok series, Ibu Mertuaku, Anak-Ku Sazali, Madu Tiga, and Nujum Pak Belalang.

Happy birthday, sir! You're truly missed by all of us.

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An Elderly Man In Kuantan Groomed A 13-Year-Old Girl To Sexually Exploit Her Trust

Another case of a paedophile using the means of the Internet to sexually groom a barely 13 girl has surfaced

According to a report in The Star Online, a 13-year-old girl was coaxed by a man known only as "H" into sending him nude photos of herself and her 43-year-old mother.The girl had befriended the man on Facebook and regarded him as her "grandfather".However, the man, who befriended the girl when she was just 11-year-old, had different intentions. He manipulated the mind of the little girl to sexually exploit her trust.Unsurprisingly, neither the mother nor the daughter ever met him in person.

Representational image: The Internet is being used by an increasing number of paedophiles to target children.
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The events transpired in February, following which the elderly man threatened to publicise their nude photos

When the mother found out what her daughter was coaxed into doing, she became quite angry with the "grandfather", reported The Star Online.However, after his threats to spread their nude photos to the public and demands for more nude photos, the mother got her daughter to take photos of her taking a shower.She then sent her nude photos to the man, all in the hope that doing this would make the man not act on his threats to release their photos. She also paid him RM2,590.

However, things instead got worse when strangers started propositioning the mother through social media accounts

The mother has been getting indecent photos and threatening messages for the past two months. The senders try to blackmail her using the photos and threats."They have the nude photos of my daughter and myself. They threatened to abduct and rape her or kill me if I do not have sex with them. I fear for my daughter's safety every day," the mother was quoted as saying by The Star Online.

The traumatised and scared mother is now seeking help from the Kuantan PKR service centre, reported FMT

Teruntum Assemblyman Sim Chon Siang and Kuantan MP Fuziah Salleh took the single mother and her daughter to lodge a police report on 14 April.According to the FMT, the Kuantan MP is hoping that the police will investigate it as the case of a child sexual grooming incident, seeing how the Dewan Rakyat recently passed the Sexual Offences Against Children Bill 2017.

Other related stories on SAYS:

                A Father Tricked His Daughter Into Sending Him Nude Pics And Then Sexually Abused Her

The 41-year-old used the images as leverage to sexually abuse his own daughter.

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                This Paedophile Doll Maker Claims He's An "Artist" That Saves Children From Sexual Abuse

Shin Takagi says he's saving children by giving paedophiles an alternative to abusing real boys and girls.

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                This Screenshot Taken From A Malaysian Paedophile Chat Group Has More Than 700 Members

"This is a real paedophile group activity in Malaysia."

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K-Drama Fans, Popular Korean Convenience Store CU Is Opening Its 1st Outlet In Malaysia!

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Korean convenience store CU has finally made its way to Malaysia and will open its flagship outlet at Centrepoint, Petaling Jaya next month

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If you've watched K-dramas, you might recognise the store appear in many scenes.CU has over 15,000 outlets in Korea and it will be operated by myNEWS Holdings Berhad in Malaysia.

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CU is known for selling Korean snacks and street food, such as tteokbokki, dakgangjeong (fried chicken), corn sausage, odeng (fishcake), and more

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Image via CU (Provided to SAYS)

Let's hope that it'll also bring over its ttingjak mochi rolls and inkigayo sandwiches.Other than food, the outlet will sell Korean beauty products and daily essentials.

The store will open its doors on 1 April so get ready!

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To stay updated, follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Another popular Korean ice cream store is also set to open its first outlet in KL soon:

                Popular South Korean Store Known For Its 32cm-Tall Ice Creams Is Opening In KL

The taller the ice cream, the happier the person. :P

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E-Hailing Driver Texts Female Passenger To "Keep In Touch" After Dropping Her Off

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Recently, an e-hailing driver invaded a woman's privacy

The incident happened in Singapore, where the driver, working for a new e-hailing service called TADA, was able to access the woman's mobile number to drop her a text via WhatsApp.According to the woman, the incident happened on the morning of 10 December, when the driver picked her up from her home to send her to her destination, as reported by AsiaOne."Everything [was] fine, it's just the classic chitter chatter, maybe a bit too many personal questions," she recounted in a TikTok video on her account, which has since been made private.However, later that night, she received a text from the driver on her WhatsApp. In the text, the e-hailing driver thanked her "for the ride" and then remarked on her physical appearance.He then proceeded to ask her to "keep in touch".

			You look great ... keep in touch.
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The remark left the woman feeling disturbed

"That one [is] a bit too much, this man is in his mid-30s, maybe 40s," she said, adding, "This man knows my number, this man knows where I live, and he's telling me that we're going to keep in touch."She wondered how he got hold of her phone number, and has since lodged a formal complaint with the company, which reached out to her and is handling the issue.

While TADA has number masking to protect user privacy, the feature was not activated for this ride due to a technical issue

AsiaOne quoted a TADA spokesperson as saying that the app's number masking feature was not activated for this ride after facing a technical issue with the company's service provider."While incidents like this are [rare], we understand the discomfort [they] might create for our users, even if [such incidents] happen in isolation. We are investigating this issue," the spokesperson was quoted as saying.

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: Monday to Friday (9.30am - 5.30pm)Contact: +603-78770224WhatsApp/Telegram: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221Email: tele[email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4180342Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter4. SARAWAK WOMEN FOR WOMEN SOCIETY (SWWS)Operating hours: Monday (7pm - 9pm),Tuesday to Thursday (9.30am - 11.30am), Saturday (2pm - 4pm)Contact: +6082-368853SMS/WhatsApp: +6016-5822660 | +6013-8044285Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter5. SABAH WOMEN'S ACTION-RESOURCE GROUP (SAWO)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)Contact: +6088-280200 | +6011-27908020Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter6. PROTECT AND SAVE THE CHILDREN (PS THE CHILDREN)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (3pm - 12am)WhatsApp: +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.


[VIDEO] Letupan Bom Maut Di Tengah-Tengah Bandar Bangkok

[TERKINI] Letupan bom di Bangkok: Warga Malaysia maut meningkat kepada 5 orang

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Jasad kelima mangsa korban letupan bom di Bangkok dilapor telah ditemukan dan akan tiba di Pulau Pinang malam ini.Portal The Star Online melaporkan kenalan rapat keluarga itu Visen Lim Gim Seong, 46, memaklumkan bahawa pihak berkuasa telah menjumpai mayat Lim Su See, 52, sekitar tengah malam semalam."Jasadnya akan dibawa pulang malam esok selepas selesai menjalani prosedur post mortem," katanya sepertimana dipetik The Star Online.Jasad Su See yang dikatakan hilang sebelum ini merupakan antara tujuh sekeluarga rakyat Malaysia yang bercuti di Bangkok ketika kejadian.Su See ialah kakak kepada Lim Saw Gek, 49, yang turut terbunuh dalam insiden letupan tersebut.Turut terbunuh dalam kejadian pada Isnin itu adalah anak lelaki Saw Gek, Neoh Jai Jun, 20; menantu, Lee Tze Siang, 35, serta cucu perempuan, Lee Jing Xuan, 4.

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Dalam pada itu, pihak kerajaan Thailand akan membayar pampasan sebanyak RM45,900 (400,000 Baht) kepada ahli keluarga mangsa yang terkorban

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Sambil menyifatkan serangan itu sebagai "insiden ngeri" Konsul Jeneral Thailand di Pulau Pinang, Ekajit Kraivichien berkata, kerajaannya bersedia menawarkan bantuan yang diperlukan.

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Bagi mangsa yang tercedera dalam kejadian tersebut, bayaran pampasan maksimum sebanyak RM11,476 (100,000 Baht) akan diberi bagi menampung kos perubatan dan hospital

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Sementara itu, polis Thailand telah mula mengedarkan lakaran wajah suspek yang dipercayai terlibat dalam insiden bom yang mengorbankan lebih 20 orang dan lebih 120 cedera

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Pihak polis Thailand juga menawarkan ganjaran satu juta baht (RM112,000) kepada mereka yang memberi maklumat mengenai suspek terbabit

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Menurut Associated Press (AP) Jurucakap polis, Leftenan Jeneral Prawut Thavornsiri, berkata ganjaran itu ditawarkan untuk sebarang maklumat mengenai suspek yang meletakkan bom atau rakan subahatnya.Polis yang menyiarkan gambar seorang lelaki berbaju kuning dipercayai lelaki yang memasang bom di tempat kejadian, percaya dia tidak melakukannya sendirian.Reuters melaporkan polis Thailand sedang mengesan rakan suhabat suspek yang dipercayai bukan rakyat Thailand itu.Jurucakap polis Thailand, Prawut Thawornsiri, berkata: “Kami juga sedang mengesan suspek lain berhubung letupan itu. Serangan seperti ini biasanya tidak dilakukan seorang suspek.”Menurut Timbalan Ketua Polis Thailand, Jaktip Chaijinda, berdasarkan gambar, suspek kelihatan lebih kepada rakyat asing, bukannya penduduk Thailand.

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20 Ogos 2015, 9pm: 4 warga Malaysia maut dan tiga cedera

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Terdahulu Kementerian Luar Negeri dalam satu kenyataan media awal mengesahkan bahawa dua warga Malaysia terkorban dalam insiden letupan bom di daerah Ratchaprasong, Thailand pada Isnin itu.Angka korban kemudiannya meningkat kepada empat mangsa.Mangsa yang maut adalah Lee Tze Siang, 33 dan anak beliau, Lee Jing Xuan 4, Lim Saw Gek, 49 dan anak beliau, Neoh Jai Jun, 20.Seorang mangsa yang cedera Neoh Hock Guan kini  menerima rawatan di Hospital Besar PolisManakala Tan Rui Hun dimasukkan ke Hospital Hua Chiew untuk rawatan lanjut, manakala Tan Kim Siok telah dibenarkan keluar dari hospital setelah menerima rawatan.

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Dalam pada itu, gambar seorang lelaki yang dikatakan suspek kejadian bom tersebut tersebar di media sosial

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Menurut Bangkok Post, lelaki asing berkulit cerah tersebut didakwa sampai ke lokasi menggunakan tuk-tuk sambil membawa sebuah bungkusan dan beg, dan dilihat tidak membawa barangan tersebut tidak lama kemudian.Namun begitu, pihak polis masih belum dapat memastikan siapa suspek sebenar dalam kejadian berkenaan.Jurucakap polis, Leftenan General Prawut Thavornsiri memberitahu, sebanyak 15 rakaman kamera litar tertutup (CCTV) sudah diperiksa setakat ini.

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17 Ogos 2015, 7pm: Sebuah bom telah dilaporkan meletup berhampiran kuil Erawan di tengah-tengah bandaraya Bangkok, Thailand

Letupan itu berlaku lebih kurang pukul 7.10 petang waktu tempatan di persimpangan Ratchaprasong yang juga berhampiran dengan kuil Erawan yang sering menjadi kunjungan pelancong dan yang paling ramai dilawati di Thailand. Berhampiran kuil itu terdapat tiga pusat beli-belah ternama di Bangkok.

        telegraph.co.uk

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Letupan itu dikatakan berpunca dari bom pada motosikal (motorcycle bomb) yang diletakkan di persimpangan jalan tersebut

Image via telegraph.co.uk

Image via telegraph.co.uk

Menurut laporan media antarabangsa, setakat ini seramai 12 maut, manakala lebih 20 lagi cedera dalam letupan tersebut

#Bangkok pic.twitter.com/Wtlj22j8wh— Ti JaaZ (@tijaaz) August 17, 2015

19.42น. วงจรปิดเหตุระเบิดที่แยกราชประสงค์ เบื้องต้นเสียชีวิต 5 คน บาดเจ็บ 25 คน #onenews pic.twitter.com/2DNDrI74Ah— ธัญญธร onenews (@dekdue_03) August 17, 2015

Eric Seldin dari Thaicom Production Services memberitahu yang dia mendengar bunyi letupan yang sangat kuat dari dalam Hyatt Hotel. Dia menyaksikan sendiri ternampak tujuh hingga lapan mayat yang telah ditutup.

        aljazeera.com

Jonathan Head ketika ditemubual oleh BBC pula memberitahu keadaan di kawasan tersebut menjadi huru-hara dan dia nampak beberapa mayat bergelimpangan

        telegraph.co.uk

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Sementara itu, dua lagi bom telah dikenalpasti kedudukannya dan berjaya dimatikan dalam kejadian ini oleh pakar letupan Bangkok

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Image via khaosodenglish.com

Punca kejadian masih belum dikenalpasti, dan belum ada pihak yang mengaku bertanggungjawap atas kejadian ini

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Pihak berkuasa menolak kemungkinan kejadian berlaku rentetan dari pergolakan di Selatan Thailand di antara penganut agama Buddha dan Islam. Ini kerana jarang serangan dibuat di luar kawasan tersebut. Namun begitu, umum mengetahui kestabilan politik secara keseluruhan di Thailand memang agak terancam terutama selepas pucuk pimpinan mereka diambil alih oleh ketenteraan.

        telegraph.co.uk

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