Are These Signs Of Political Propaganda Creeping Into The Malaysian Education System?

Recent reports of a SPM Bahasa Melayu workbook asking why were the Chinese willing to kill the Malays have raised eyebrows at the Education Ministry

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Spotted during this year's SPM examinations, the questions were based on the government-approved literature about the May 13 riots

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Is our education system being used to propagate certain political agenda? We look at four more cases that had happened over the years:

Indigenous races from Borneo were not considered as part of Malaysia's multicultural ethnicity in this exam question, spotted in October 2014

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Students were marked wrongly when identifying opposition leaders as hardworking Malaysian figures in a Pendidikan Moral exam, spotted in June 2013

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This Bahasa Melayu paper asked students to link one certain race to the values including prioritising guests, respecting elders and politeness, spotted during the 2014 UPSR examination

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The actual Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) Bahasa Malaysia examination paper did not include the alleged racist question that had gone viral on social media, the Education Ministry said today. "We received complaints about the matter on Sept 8, before the UPSR Bahasa Malaysia exam. The ministry would like to confirm that it was neither a question in the exam paper nor the ministry have any role in formulating the question," a spokesman told theSun today.

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In April 2012, copies of a 50-page comic book depicting Prime Minister Najib as Superman were distributed to schools, purportedly by the state education deparment

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Kuala Lumpur - Copies of a 50-page political comic book extolling the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) government have been circulating among teachers in recent weeks ahead of the 13th general elections, purportedly distributed by state education departments.

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Have you spotted more questionable exam questions and school syllabus here in Malaysia? Email us at [email protected] or Facebook us.


5 Driving Habits That Are Damaging Your Car Without You Realising It

For those who've been behind the wheel long enough, driving becomes second nature to you. Not much thought goes into it because you depend, for the most part, on muscle memory.

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Unlocking the doors, adjusting the seat to your preference before slotting the keys into the ignition to crank up the engine - it's all a routine.But over time, without knowing it, certain habits start to form - and some of these could be harming your car's health.

Even the most experienced drivers have habits that can cause unnecessary wear and tear on their vehicles. Here are some of the most common ones:

1. Shifting from drive to reverse without stopping

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Most drivers find themselves pulling this off during situations where they need to rush off. Not a good idea because it puts unnecessary stress on the gearbox.Craig Renneker, Ford's Chief Engineer for transmissions programs, said while some modern vehicles are equipped with programs to prevent hasty gear switches, wear and tear can still occur."The safest bet is to just not do it. The main problem you're going to be fighting is what you're trying to get the thing to do is something it really does not want to do," he told Autoblog.

2. Abrupt starts and stops

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Sharp accelerations and abruptly coming to a stop are harmful to your vehicle. They can mess up a number of parts in your car: the gearbox and engine suffer, brake pads and discs deteriorate faster than they should. You're more likely to get into an accident too.Of course, there are exceptions when sudden braking is essential. But in general, it's best to have a slow and considered approach to driving. Go easy.

3. Resting your hand on the gear stick

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A rather harmless gesture but experts say placing your hand on the gear shifter for long periods of time can be detrimental to your car's transmission."Your gearstick is attached to a control rod in the gearbox that has selector forks. And this selector fork is designed to only make contact with the whirring gears for a short amount of time."Plonk your hand on the gear stick with a certain force and you will end up forcing the selector fork against the rotating collar, resulting in unnecessary wear. Fit an armrest instead," automobile expert Ranjen Gohri said.

4. Ignoring dashboard warning lights

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They are on your dashboard for a reason, so please don't brush them off. You might not feel any problems but the longer you wait, the more trouble you could be in if a part suddenly fails.If you're unfamiliar with meanings behind each symbol, it's time to reach out for that dusty driver's manual.

5. No slowing down on bumps and potholes

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We get it. Potholes and speed bumps are aplenty on Malaysian roads but resist the urge to speed over them.Running through bumps and potholes could cause your car's suspension system to loosen up, resulting in weak shock absorbers that would eventually leave your car with little to no protection against rough terrain.

Habits are hard to change, but with constant self-reminder and a little bit of patience, it's doable. And remember, when in doubt, always consult a mechanic.
Drive safe!


"Sayalah Jadah Tu" - Terciduk Diva AA Dengan Respon Naim Daniel Sampai Padam Tweet

Umum mengetahui bahawa Naim Daniel telah menjuarai Anugerah Juara Lagu ke-34 (#AJL34) yang berlangsung dua hari lepas, 9 Februari 2020

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Pertaruhan Naim Daniel membawakan lagu hit Sumpah ternyata berhasil apabila dinobat sebagai juara, sekali gus membawa pulang hadiah wang tunai bernilai RM50,000 bersama trofi dan juga hadiah lain.Kemenangan Naim Daniel ini nampaknya tidak menerima sebarang kritikan hebat kerana ramai sudah menjangka bahawa lagu Sumpah mempunyai potensi besar untuk bergelar juara sebelum #AJL34 berlangsung.

Dalam pada tidak ada orang yang mempertikai kemenangan Naim Daniel, tiba-tiba muncul Azwan Ali dengan satu tweet panas

Azwan Ali atau lebih terkenal dengan gelaran Diva AA menerusi Twitter memuat naik satu tweet menggelar Naim Daniel sebagai 'artis sangkak negara', selain bertanya kepada orang ramai siapakah 'jadah' yang menjuarai #AJL34 tersebut.

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Selepas tweet tersebut tular, Naim Daniel tampil dan begitu tenang membalas kenyataan Diva AA berkenaan, siap mulakan dengan ucapan salam

Menurut Naim Daniel, dialah 'jadah' yang menyokong kempen Pilihan Raya ke-14 Azwan Ali pada tahun 2018 lalu.Naim Daniel turut mengakui masih banyak perkara yang perlu dia pelajari, kemudian mengakhiri tweet beliau dengan sebaris doa untuk Azwan Ali.

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"Terciduk Diva AA." - netizen

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Kenderaan Termasuk Motosikal Tidak Dibenarkan Guna Lorong Kecemasan - JPJ

Satu video yang menunjukkan sebuah kereta menggunakan lorong kecemasan hingga nyaris menyebabkan pengguna motosikal yang menggunakan laluan tersebut mengalami kemalangan telah viral di laman sosial, baru-baru ini

Video tersebut membangkit kemarahan pengguna jalan raya terutama pengguna motosikal yang sering menggunakan laluan kecemasan ketika menunggang. Kemarahan tersebut bertambah 'marak' apabila seorang lelaki memberi kenyataan yang didakwa menyokong kereta menggunakan laluan kecemasan."Itu lorong kecemasan, bukan lorong motosikal. Motor tak ada hak nak marah kereta. “Tak muncul lagi signboard (papan tanda) dilarang melalui lorong kecemasan,” kata lelaki berkenaan.

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Kenyataan lelaki tersebut benar-benar mengundang kemarahan netizen dan ramai yang mempersoalkan jalan mana yang perlu penunggang motosikal harus gunakan sekiranya laluan kecemasan tidak boleh digunakan mereka

Sesetengah netizen turut berkongsi pengalaman seperti dihimpit oleh pemandu kereta ketika menggunakan laluan tersebut selain ada yang mendakwa bahawa pemandu kereta menggunakan laluan tersebut seolah-olah sedang berlumba di jalan raya.Malah ada pengguna motosikal yang menganggap bahawa lelaki tersebut adalah sebahagian dariapada pemandu kereta yang sering menyalahgunakan laluan kecemasan hingga membahayakan pengguna motosikal yang lain.“Kau ni dah menyusahkan orang. Disebabkan pemandu yang tak ada perasaan macam kau ni lah, aku dan keluarga nyaris nak kemalangan raya puasa lepas.“Dah lah lalu kat laluan kecemasan, bawa macam nak lumba keta. Jenis manusia ‘sampah’ macam korang semua ni lah yang boleh membunuh pemandu lain,” kata seorang netizen.

Sementara itu, menurut laporan mStar Online, hari ini, Timbalan Ketua Pengarah (Pengurusan) Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ), Datuk Wan Ahmad Uzir Wan Sulaiman menegaskan bahawa lorong kecemasan hanya untuk kegunaan pihak berkuasa sekiranya berlaku kecemasan

Larangan tersebut juga turut melibatkan penunggang motosikal.“Mana-mana kenderaan termasuk motosikal tidak dibenarkan menggunakan lorong kecemasan,” katanya.Wan Ahmad Uzir turut berkata, Akta JPJ 1987 boleh diguna pakai  untuk mendakwa mana-mana pengguna jalan raya yang didapati menyalahgunakan laluan kecemasan.“Mereka yang disabitkan bersalah boleh dikenakan hukuman denda sehingga RM2,000 atau penjara tidak melebihi enam bulan atau kedua-duanya sekali,” katanya.

Tonton video tersebut di bawah:

Kereta No Plat SLF 618 U Lalu DI Lorong Kecemasan Machap Ke Kulai Siap Himpit Penungan Motor.Posted by WJ Online News on Monday, 4 September 2017


This Happens to Your Gmail Account When You Die

Google unveils service to manage digital afterlife

Google on Wednesday became one of the first major Internet companies to put control of data after death directly into the hands of its users.

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Called the Inactive Account Manager, the service offers users of Gmail and other Google service an easy-to-use template that specifies what should happen in the event they become 'inactive'

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With the Inactive Account Manager, you can set up a very straightforward procedure for what should happen to your data after your account becomes inactive “for any reason.”

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The tool works by instructing Google to email passwords to as many as ten “trusted contacts” in the event that a user has not signed in for three or more months.

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According to Google, users can set their own “timeout” period, and then will receive a text message and e-mail to a secondary account when the company deems the account is no longer active.

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You can find the tool by going to Settings -> Accounts in your Gmail account or by clicking the link in Google blog.

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Using Inactive Account Manager, you can decide if and when your account is treated as inactive, what happens with your data and who is notified. Click Here To Visit

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Step 1: Inactive Account Manager

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Step 2: Add trusted contact

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Step 3: Optionally delete account

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How Facebook manages your data after you die

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[VIDEO] Semput Kena Kejar Dek Anjing, Netizen Dekah Tengok Pak Cik Ini Bebel Loghat Nogori

Aktiviti berbasikal kini menjadi semakin popular dalam kalangan masyarakat kita terutamanya anak-anak muda

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Aktiviti ini merupakan satu cara yang murah, selamat dan efektif untuk melangsingkan tubuh berbanding pil-pil diet dan latihan di gym.Namun, luahan hati seorang pengayuh basikal ini telah mencuit hati netizen. Baru-baru ini, tular satu video yang dikongsi oleh @beritaseremban di Twitter, di mana lelaki ini dikejar anjing ketika dia sedang berbasikal.

Nasihat spontan daripada lelaki itu buat ramai terhibur dan ada juga yang berasa kesian

Menerusi video yang berdurasi 1 minit 29 saat itu, lelaki itu menasihati pemilik-pemilik anjing untuk menjaga haiwan berkenaan supaya tidak berkeliaran dan mengganggu orang yang tengah berbasikal.Menariknya, video itu telah membuatkan netizen dekah sebab lelaki itu membebel dalam loghat Negeri Sembilan dengan nada suara yang semput selepas dikejar anjing.Berikut di bawah adalah video penuh tersebut:

Kepada semua penternak penternak anjing Orang pilah ni  pic.twitter.com/3J8yD7R8wS— Berita Seremban (@beritaseremban) October 9, 2020

Walaupun nasihat itu nampak serius, tetapi netizen terhibur dengan cara lelaki ini membebel. Mungkin kerana loghat dan nada suaranya yang kelakar itu mencuit hati mereka.Antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Twitter:

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Macam-macam reaksi ya, sememangnya video ini kelakar dan buat ramai terhibur. Yang penting kalau nak berbasikal atau buat aktiviti luar tu hati-hati okay guys!

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Nak Hias Rumah Bagi Naik Seri? Ini 5 Kedai Pokok Hiasan Viral Yang Berbaloi Di Shopee

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Kalau anda seorang yang suka menghias rumah, anda pasti akan mencari barangan dekorasi cantik dan berbaloi bukan?

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Percaya atau tidak, salah satu elemen yang boleh menaikkan seri rumah anda adalah dengan meletakkan pokok hiasan. Hiasan dalaman rumah memang tidak lengkap kalau tak ada pokok-pokok hijau di sudutnya.Tidak perlu menggunakan pokok betul, hanya dengan membeli artificial plant saja sudah mampu membuatkan rumah anda nampak sangat cantik dan elegant. Padankan pula dengan lampu mentol oren, lawa habis!Memandangkan kita masih dalam tempoh Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) dan digalakkan untuk terus berada di rumah, membeli belah secara dalam talian adalah cara yang paling mudah. Tinggal klik dan bayar saja! Jom tengok lima kedai di Shopee yang menjual beberapa spesis pokok hiasan viral dan menjadi pilihan ramai di bawah:

1. Banana Leaf Artificial Plant - ecostore88

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Kalau anda suka daun yang besar-besar, pokok pisang adalah pilihan yang terbaik. Kedai ini menjual tiga saiz pokok pisang iaitu 120cm, 160cm dan 190cm.Mereka menyediakan daun pisang tiruan yang premium dan berkualiti yang sesuai dijadikan hiasan di sudut ruang tamu anda. Daun berwarna hijaunya juga kelihatan realistik!Klik di sini untuk membeli.

2. Skybird Artificial Plant - bifroststore.my

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Skybird adalah antara pokok hiasan yang paling diminati ramai kerana daun-daunnya yang tirus membuatkan ia nampak elegant jika dipadankan dengan tema hitam, putih atau coklat.Kedai ini menjual dua saiz pokok skybird iaitu 140cm dan 160cm. Kelebihan lain pokok ini adalah batang pokok daunnya boleh dilentur mengikut citarasa anda dan juga waterproof. Senang nak basuh dan gosok!Klik di sini untuk membeli.

3. Fiddle Fig Leaf Airtificial Tree Artificial Plant - mfdesign

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Didatangkan sekali bersama pasu bunga plastik berwarna hitam, pokok fiddle fig ini lebih sesuai jika diletakkan di sudut bilik tidur anda.Kedai ini menjual lima saiz bermula dari 60cm, 90cm, 120cm, 150cm dan 180cm. Daun pokok fidlle fig ini juga lebat dan membuatkan ia nampak lebih rimbun.Klik di sini untuk membeli.

4. Dracaena Marginata Green Artificial Plant - dr.green888

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Pokok ini sesuai jika anda letakkan ia di atas side table di ruang tamu atau bilik kerana saiznya lebih kecil berbanding pokok-pokok lain di atas.Pokok hidup ini perlu penjagaan yang lebih teliti berbanding pokok yang lain. Jika anda tidak gemar menjaga pokok hidup, dracaena marginata green mungkin kurang sesuai untuk rumah anda.Klik di sini untuk membeli.

5. Potted Artificial Plant - allygom

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Akhir sekali, jika anda sukakan konsep simple dan ada sudut kecil seperti meja belajar atau bekerja, anda boleh cuba meletakkan potted artificial plant ini sebagai hiasan.Selain daripada citarasa gaya hiasan Korea yang klasik, ia merupakan cara mudah dan cepat untuk menghiasi ruang dalaman agar nampak lebih sedap mata memandang.Klik di sini untuk membeli.

Dengan adanya pokok-pokok hiasan ini, rumah anda akan nampak lebih menonjol daripada biasa. Percayalah! Okay jom shopping sekarang ;)


Looking To Quit Smoking For Good? Try These Medically-Approved Products

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Are you thinking of quitting smoking for good?

First and foremost, that's great — deciding to quit smoking is an achievement in itself. That being said, the journey to quit smoking completely will be challenging, though not impossible. With resilience, determination, and consistency, the end goal is more than possible.

If you're seeking additional support along the way, consider trying NICORETTE, an anti-smoking aid that can help you give up smoking

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Here's a look at each product:

1. NICORETTE Invisi Transdermal Patch

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This product can help smokers control their nicotine cravings for up to 16 hours. What the patch does is it releases controlled amounts of nicotine through your skin into your bloodstream. It has three different doses — 25mg/16hr, 15mg/16hr, and 10mg/16hr — with each pack containing seven patches. NICORETTE recommends starting with the strongest patch, and then working your way down throughout the 12 weeks of trying out the smoking aid.For those who smoke more than 15 cigarettes a day, use this chart as a guide:

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NICORETTE Gum is a medicated chewing gum that works fast to relieve your cravings and withdrawal symptoms. It comes in two different strengths — 2mg and 4mg. You can choose the strength based on how many cigarettes you smoke in a day. Those who smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day may prefer a stronger dose to help relieve their cravings, while those who smoke only a few cigarettes will find the lighter dose just enough. So, whenever you feel the urge to smoke, chew a piece of gum. Over time, you may find that you require less gum to control your nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

To maximise your chances of quitting for good, you can opt for NICORETTE's dual support, which sees you using both of their products alongside each other

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The patches are able to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings throughout the day, while the gum can relieve breakthrough cravings. Using two quit-smoking aids simultaneously can increase the chances of quitting compared to using just one.To learn more about NICORETTE's dual support, click here.

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Wanita OKU Ditemui Kelaparan Dan Tinggal Seorang Di Dalam Rumah Penuh Najis Di Kelantan

Seorang wanita OKU telah ditemui berada dalam keadaan kurus kering serta bergelumang dengan najis di ruangan dapur sebuah rumah di Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Bharu Kelantan

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Menurut laporan, mangsa telah ditemui dalam keadaan tidak terurus oleh pihak polis selepas mendapat maklumat daripada jiran mangsa.Mangsa telah dijumpai oleh jiran berusia 48 tahun yang mengatakan bahawa, "Ketika melalui rumah mangsa, langsir tingkap terbuka secara tidak sengaja dan dia ternampak wanita itu terbaring di lantai.“Baunya sangat busuk dan pada mulanya saya sangkakan dia meninggal dunia, tetapi apabila dipanggil dia mengeluarkan bunyi seperti mengerang kesakitan.“Saya kemudian panggil jiran lain dan sepakat untuk menghubungi polis,” katanya ketika ditemui wartawan Sinar Harian.

Polis kemudiannya bergegas ke tempat kejadian sejurus menerima laporan tersebut

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Pihak polis terpaksa masuk melalui pintu dapur kerana semua pintu terkunci. Mereka mendapati wanita itu terbaring di atas lantai dalam keadaan yang teruk, udara busuk dengan bau kotoran yang sangat tidak menyenangkan.“Kami percaya mangsa telah lama ditinggalkan melihat kepada keadaannya yang lemah dan kurus,” kata Penolong Pesuruhjaya Ketua Polis Daerah Kota Baru, Ismail Mat Sidik mengikut laporan Berita Harian.Mangsa kemudiannya dibawa ke Jabatan Kecemasan dan Trauma Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II (HRPZ II) untuk menerima rawatan lanjut.

Ketika di hospital, mangsa yang sedang dirawat mengadu sejuk dan lapar setelah ditinggalkan di rumah bersendirian tanpa makanan dan penjagaan rapi

Wan Hasmarina Wan Mohammad, kini ditempatkan di Jabatan Kecemasan dan Trauma Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II (HRPZ II) untuk menerima rawatan lanjut
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Mangsa dikatakan tinggal bersama adik perempuannya yang berusia kira-kira 40 tahun yang sebelum ini bekerja di Kuala Lumpur sebelum mereka berpindah ke Pengkalan Chepa enam bulan lalu.Namun, adik perempuannya tiada di rumah ketika serbuan dilakukan dan dimaklumkan sedang bekerja sebagai jurujual di sebuah pasar raya dan telah dibawa ke Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Kota Bharu untuk siasatan lanjut.

Ismail berkata siasatan lanjut akan dijalankan untuk menentukan sama ada mangsa diabaikan oleh penjaga atau kemungkinan ada unsur lain yang terlibat dalam kes itu

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Int'l Luxury Fashion Brand Collaborates With Malaysia-Based Studio To Develop Video Game

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In a first for Malaysia, an international luxury fashion brand has collaborated with a Malaysia-based studio to launch a wholly digital in-game experience

Streamline Media Group may be well known in the Southeast Asian video game industry as the masterminds behind Bake 'n Switch, but the Malaysia-based company has also started making inroads in fashion.It recently collaborated with luxury brand Balenciaga.In December last year, Streamline was named as the game developer of Balenciaga's Afterworld: The Age of Tomorrow, which delivers the largest volumetric video capture and interactive immersive 3D gaming experience in fashion history.

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Afterworld: The Age of Tomorrow is a prime example of how the enterprise can incorporate video games in the digital transformation of the global economy.Streamline's production team, based in Kuala Lumpur, worked directly with the international luxury fashion brand to pull together the concept, cinematics, and streaming elements in Unreal Engine.It is an experience that Vogue called "a quantum leap for the fashion industry".

Streamline chief executive officer and co-founder Alexander Fernandez said it was amazing to work beyond the games industry on a creative project of this magnitude

"The creative concepts had no limits or constraints," he said."It was a welcome challenge to bring Balenciaga's vision to reality. It helped us showcase to the world an advanced interactive experience that is now a key milestone for our industry in the enterprise space."

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The KL-based studio, throughout its 20-year history, has worked on several notable projects with the world's biggest brands

Some of these brands include the Coke Zero AVTR commercial with the world's top-selling movie, Avatar, a virtual television studio for BBC Sport, and the first virtual reality TV show, Rival Peak by Genvid Technologies."This is only the beginning," said Fernandez."Digital transformation has arrived, and video game technology is the infrastructure that will bring immersive interactive experiences to every aspect of life. It will open new opportunities for product discovery, commerce, virtual coworking, education, and social interactivity. Welcome to the Metaverse."

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A couple of years back, Balenciaga was roasted for its 'copycat' design:

                McDonald's Fries Balenciaga For Its Red Carton Shoes That Look Strangely Familiar

The shoes have been dubbed "McBalenciagas".

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Meanwhile, a local marine biologist was named 2021 EE 30 Under 30 Changemaker for his marine-themed role-playing card game:

                Malaysian Youth Recognised In US As '30 Under 30' Environmental Changemaker

Quek is a marine biologist by training and co-founder of the first marine-themed role-playing card game in Malaysia.

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Baru Nak Baca Yasin, Tetapi Boleh Pula Kena Scam Dapat CD Sahaja Ini Undang Tawa Ramai

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Yasin merupakan antara surah yang terkenal dengan pelbagai manfaat dan kebaikan buat pembacanya

Selalunya, kebanyakan masjid atau surau di Malaysia ini sering menganjurkan majlis bacaan Yasin secara beramai-ramai pada setiap malam Jumaat.Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok berkenaan seorang lelaki yang diberikan CD Yasin ketika majlis bacaan Yasin telah menghiburkan ramai. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @adib_661 #fyp  original sound  - Adib

Ingatkan buku Yasin, rupa-rupanya cover CD Yasin

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @adib_661, kelihatan seorang lelaki sedang merakam situasi di majlis bacaan Yasin di sebuah surau yang tidak dikenal pasti.Lelaki tersebut kemudian menunjukkan buku Yasin yang dipegangnya. Namun, apa yang menghiburkan ramai adalah apabila dia membuka buku tersebut ia hanya mempunyai CD Yasin bukannya surah Yasin. Difahamkan, terdapat seorang pak cik yang memberikan CD Yasin kepada lelaki tersebut. Cover CD Yasin itu pula memang nampak seperti buku-buku Yasin yang lain.

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"Masuk mulut bang, dia auto bunyi sendiri dari telinga" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini mendapat sehingga 653.2K tontonan, 68.6K tanda suka dan 1.5K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat situasi lelaki itu diberikan CD Yasin ketika majlis bacaan Yasin tersebut.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Aduhai, banyak kali tengok pun masih kelakar. Lepas ni abang kena standby CD player dalam beg siap-siap :P

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Huge Pythons Burnt To Death And Orangutans Suffer Respiratory Problems Due To Haze

Let's be frank, we are sick of this haze.
The worrying air pollutant levels in Malaysia has led to schools closing, ill bodies, and horrible weather conditions.

It has become so bad that the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) released a statement on Tuesday, 17 September, that a haze emergency will be declared when the Air Pollutant Index (API) exceeds 500.

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So you can only imagine the conditions in Indonesia's Kalimantan forest, as orangutans suffer respiratory problems from the toxic haze

On 17 September, animal welfare group Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation said that the haze has affected hundreds of apes in its rescue centres."The thick smoke does not only endanger the health of our staff... but also it affects the 355 orangutans we currently care for", the foundation said, according to Malay Mail.About 37 orangutans have contracted mild respiratory infections.

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FIRES ARE RAGING! THE FIRES ARE SPREADING AND THE HAZE IS THICKENING! Our team at the BOS Foundation is still working tirelessly to put out the fires. DONATE to help our team fight the fires and save the home of 2,550 wild orangutans!
- bit.ly/FightForestFire
- kitabisa.com/campaign/bantumawasPosted by BOS Foundation on Wednesday, September 18, 2019

In addition, huge pythons were recently found burnt to death by local residents  fighting the forest fires

Python carcasses, measuring up to 10-metre long and 20-centimetre in diameter, were found, according to animal welfare CAN Borneo.On 13 September, locals dragged out the carcasses at a forest in Baamang Tengah in Central Kalimantan.

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The Facebook post revealed that pythons of this size are able to swallow goats and cows.Some of the helpless reptiles were even found with their mouths open wide having suffered an undeserving death.

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Wildlife not have time when fire come. Some of them can fly and run faster will survive, but how about wildlife like this ? Can they run more faster then fire ?Posted by CAN Borneo on Sunday, September 15, 2019

Here is how you can help:

You can donate to the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation, which helps to:- buy fire safety and personnel gears and equipment and water pump equipment, - fund fire patrol and communication activities, and - help build fire prevention systems.Find out more here.

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In the meantime, make sure you are using the correct mask to protect yourself:

                Surgical Masks Don't Protect Against The Haze. Here's What You Should Be Using Instead

Avoid using normal surgical masks as they are ineffective in protecting the wearer during haze.

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Wanita Ini Bongkar Sisi Gelap & Rahsia 'Founder' Produk Timbang Kilo Yang Ramai Tak Tahu

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Kalau anda perasan, ramai founder di Malaysia yang mempamerkan kemewahan mereka di media sosial, betul tak?

Antaranya adalah rumah mewah, kereta sport, beg tangan berjenama dan sebagainya. Senang cerita, memang seronoklah tengok gaya hidup mereka.Ramai percaya bahawa kekayaan itu semua adalah hasil daripada keuntungan perniagaan mereka, namun baru-baru ini tular mengenai seorang individu mendedahkan taktik kotor founder-founder ini untuk menipu orang ramai.Lihat posting itu di bawah:

Guna macam-macam taktik kotor dalam perniagaan

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Menerusi perkongsian posting daripada Emma Harshaw Fx, kelihatan wanita itu mendedahkan terdapat beberapa taktik yang diajarkan kepada pengasas produk timbang kilo untuk mendapat kejayaan dalam tempoh singkat. Antaranya adalah:

1. Sertai komuniti geng pengasas

Menurutnya, golongan founder ini pada mulanya dipelawa untuk menyertai komuniti bersama individu lain yang turut menjadi pengasas produk berpusat di negeri Kelantan. Pada ketika itu, wanita berkenaan diajak untuk menyertai kumpulan tersebut adalah kerana dilihat mempunyai rupa serta berpotensi untuk berjaya. Namun, 'pangkatnya' dikatakan agak rendah sedikit berbanding yang lain kerana bukan berasal daripada negeri Kelantan.

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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2. Pembekal

Kedua, segelintir founder mendapatkan bekalan produk mereka daripada kilang kosmetik OEM bertaraf GMP yang berada di Kelantan, Perak, Kedah dan Selangor. Malah, beberapa founder lain memberitahu jika produk itu dibuat di kilang Thailand, harganya jauh lebih murah.

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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3. Perbincangan

Semasa wanita itu membuat perbincangan dengan kilang, dia membuat keputusan untuk mengeluarkan produk krim muka. Kilang senaraikan nak bau dan bentuk macam mana. Ketika itu masih tiada packaging. "Buat diluar dan hantar ke kilang. MOQ minimum 500 pieces. Satu jatuh kos RM10.80. Aku boleh jual retail dalam RM30. Kilang tu sendiri akan uruskan dapat not KKM.  Kalau buat di kilang Thailand, kos modal quote dalam RM3.40 (seplastik) tapi urusan KKM aku kena uruskan sendiri. Kalau korang ingat ada founder yang produk dia kantoi ada merkuri, haa dia pakai kilang Thailand la tu," katanya.

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4. Modal

Kos di awal perniagaan dianggarkan berjumlah RM15,000, manakala jumlah untuk melakukan pemasaran termasuklah menyewa kereta, rumah serta iklan di media sosial adalah lebih kurang RM30,000.Sebagai permulaan perniagaan, wanita itu terpaksa membuat pinjaman sebanyak RM40,000 dan menambah sedikit duit simpanannya berjumlah RM10,000 bagi memulakan perniagaan produk timbang kilo.

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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5. Database

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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"Waktu tu geng founder ada share database agent yang bernaung bawah mereka. Tapi kena bayar sikit. Tak ingat berapa tapi dalam RM5,000 juga. Jadi, jangan terkejut kalau korang jadi stokis untuk produk A, tiba-tiba dapat invitation jual produk B pula. Cuma stokis ni satu je mindset dia, produk baru, jadi yang terawal  jual cepat-cepat. Lepas tu cari produk lain," katanya.

6. Marketing

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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"Aku berjaya jual 6000 pieces dalam masa seminggu je. Tapi semua aku jual dengan agent. Agent yang biasa buat fake review dan marketing. Keuntungan aku dapat dalam RM12 setiap satu. So untung kasar dalam RM90,000. Untung bersih dalam RM 0,000. Kalau aku pakai kilang Thailand, untung bersih aku akan jadi dalam RM100,000 hingga RM200,000. Sebab tu geng yang buat di kilang Thailand, mudah nak jadi jutawan dengan dua hingga tiga cycle je," katanya lagi.

7. Jualan

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Menurutnya, dia berjaya jual 6000 pieces dalam masa seminggu saja. Tapi, kesemua produk itu dijual dengan agent yang biasa buat fake review dan marketing.  Keuntungannya adalah dalam RM12 setiap satu. "So untung kasar dalam RM90,000. Untung bersih dalam RM40,000. Kalau aku pakai kilang Thailand, untung bersih aku akan jadi dalam RM100,00 hingga RM200,00. Sebab tu geng yang buat di kilang Thailand mudah nak jadi jutawan dengan 2-3 cycle je," katanya.

Berikut di bawah adalah antara taktik penipuan yang diajar untuk pengasas produk timbang kilo:

			Perlu menunjuk-nunjuk kereta mewah yang dimiliki.- ‘Overclaim’ dengan membuat review palsu bersama agent dan founder yang lain.- Acah-acah mempunyai rumah mewah.- Memperdaya pihak KKM dengan menghantar produk sampel berlainan dengan apa yang diuji dan dijual.

Walau bagaimanapun, difahamkan wanita itu kini telah diancam oleh individu yang kononnya ingin menyamannya kerana mendedahkan taktik penipuan tersebut

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[VIDEO] "Naya Pak Karim" - Suami Terjatuhkan Tudung Isteri Ketika Sidai Ini Curi Tumpuan

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Bila sebut je pasal tudung berkedut, ia merupakan perkara yang paling digeruni kaum wanita

Bukan apa, menggosok tudung merupakan proses yang agak leceh. Lebih-lebih lagi jika material tudung itu jenis satin atau lembut, lagilah susah nak jaga.Namun lain pula hal yang terjadi kepada seorang lelaki ini apabila dia secara tidak sengaja terjatuhkan sehelai kain tudung milik isterinya di jemuran.Insiden mengenai kain tudung itu sempat dirakamnya sehingga mencuri perhatian ramai setelah dia memuat naik video berkenaan ke laman media sosial TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah video penuh yang dimuat naik oleh lelaki berkenaan:

  @amanzainalabidin   Oh No - Kreepa

Kain tudung milik isterinya dilihat berada di atas bumbung rumah jiran bawah

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Dalam video berkenaan kelihatan grill luar yang dibuat tempat menjemur pakaian. Satu tangan dilihat seakan sedang mengira kain di jemuran dan ada satu yang hilang. Rupa-rupanya tudung isteri terjatuh ketika sidai.Ketika artikel ini ditulis video berkenaan telah pun meraih lebih 181.7K tontonan, 4533 tanda suka dan 497 komen di TikTokRata-rata netizen juga turut meluahkan rasa risau dengan nasib lelaki tersebut. Malah, ada yang turut memintanya dan memberi cadangan supaya membelikan tudung baru untuk isterinya.Berikut di bawah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Semoga abang ini masih selamat dan berjaya dapatkan balik kain tudung isteri dia :)

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Terlampau Suka Hasil Makeup Kahwin, Pengantin Ini Tak Kisah Bayar Hampir RM15K Tanpa Nego

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Ramai pengantin terutamanya wanita pasti ingin kelihatan ekstra cantik di hari persandingan mereka bukan?

Sampaikan ada yang sanggup membayar kos baju atau makeup yang mahal kerana ingin tampil lebih cantik dan menyerlah dari biasa.Namun, baru-baru ini tular sebuah video seorang wanita dari Indonesia yang dikatakan sanggup membayar makeup artist (MUA) yang menyolek di hari persandingannya sebanyak RM14,619 telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @tasyarev I love ce @imelvilentciaandteam  Doraemon Kucing Langka by Marion Jola - Marion Jola

Tidak kisah bayar mahal sebab terlampau suka hasil makeup kahwin

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @tasyarev, kelihatan dia menunjukkan hasil makeup kahwinnya yang disolek oleh MUA terkemuka di Indonesia.Meskipun makeup look itu kelihatan agak natural dan tidak terlalu over, kosnya lebih mahal daripada biasa kerana mungkin MUA menggunakan produk mahal.Tetapi, tidak dinafikan wajah pengantin tersebut memang cantik setelah disolek dan serinya sangat naik di hari bahagia itu.Lihat video penuh lain di bawah:

  @tasyarev RESEPSIIII!  It's All Coming Back To Me Now - JEENIE

  @tasyarev Fav MUA dari jaman baru pertama kali tau makeup  @adirustana #arjunatasya  original sound  - Queen Tasya Revina

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 3M views, 215.5K likes dan 520 shares di TikTok

Manakala, hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memuji hasil makeup kahwin wanita itu yang sangat cantik dan kelihatan seperti patung Barbie.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Cantik memang cantik, tapi macam terlalu mahal pula kalau sampai dekat RM15K tu :|

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[VIDEO] "Siapalah Yang Edit" - Netizen Terhibur Lihat Suntingan Untuk Penerjun Ini

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Seperti umum tahu, sekarang sedang berlangsungnya Sukan Komanwel di Birmingham, England

Sudah tentu, harapan kita adalah untuk melihat kesemua atlet Malaysia berjaya dalam sukan yang dipertandingkan masing-masing.Namun, lain pula dengan video ini apabila suntingan dua orang penerjun dari China telah mengundang tawa ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @adiemolpi7 ahaah#fyp #fyp #fypage #fypviral #fypdongggggggg  Standing In The Eyes Of The World - Ella

Suntingan video terjun masuk dalam 'cup'

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan dua orang penerjun dari negara China sedang melakukan aksi berkumpulan. Difahamkan, ia seperti dimuat naik semula di laman TikTok dan menjadi tular.Namun, apa yang lebih menghiburkan adalah sebaik saja mereka berdua membuat terjunan, ia terus memasuki cawan dan bukanlah kolam renang.Video itu ternyata mengundang tawa ramai kerana tidak menyangka ia akan menjadi begitu.

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"Alahai hahahaha, jadi biskut celup ya" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat suntingan itu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 297.1K views, 19.5K likes dan 557 comments di TikTok:

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Plot twist betul video dia, terus masuk tempat lain :P

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Kastam NZ Berhak Denda RM14,000 Kepada Pelancong Yang Enggan Serah 'Password' Telefon

Siapa sangka kata laluan yang bersifat peribadi selepas ini perlu diberi kepada orang yang tidak dikenali

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Telefon pintar dan apa jua peranti termasuk laptop menyimpan pelbagai data peribadi seseorang. Sudah menjadi lumrah untuk orang ramai memasang kata laluan yang ketat bagi mencegah siapa-siapa untuk log masuk dan mendapat akses kepada data-data tersebut.Kata laluan itu tidak sepatutnya diberitahu kepada orang lain. Namun begitu, lain pula ceritanya jika anda ingin ke New Zealand selepas ini.

Pelancong yang enggan menyerahkan kata laluan bagi telefon pintar atau komputer mereka kepada Kastam New Zealand kini boleh dikenakan denda sebanyak 3,300 USD (RM13,720)

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Pegawai di New Zealand telah pun mempunyai kuasa untuk menggeledah peranti digital pelancong.Tetapi kali ini, Akta Kastam dan Eksais baru yang berkuatkuasa pada hari Isnin, 1 Oktober 2018 membolehkan mereka memberi ancaman denda kepada sesiapa yang enggan menyerahkan kata laluan untuk peranti digital mereka.Di bawah undang-undang ini, pegawai kastam berhak menggeledah data komputer pelancong atas syak wasangka jenayah seperti mengimport barangan tertentu secara haram.

Selain ancaman denda, pelancong yang gagal mematuhi peraturan juga mungkin menghadapi pendakwaan

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Jurucakap kastam NZ, Terry Brown berkata bahawa pegawai mereka hanya akan mengakses fail yang disimpan di dalam peranti. Sejarah pelayaran dan akaun internet pula tidak akan diakses, malah pegawai kastam juga tidak akan menyimpan mana-mana maklumat kata laluan."Kami hanya akan akses data dalam telefon sahaja. Kami tidak akan masuk ke 'Cloud'. Telefon juga akan diakses ketika 'flight mode' dipasang."Peralihan dari sistem berasaskan kertas kepada sistem elektronik bermakna akan ada banyak bahan dan dokumen terlarang yang disimpan secara elektronik," katanya.

Nampaknya, peraturan ini telah diselar oleh Majlis New Zealand bagi Kebebasan Sivil dan para pelancong

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“Telefon pintar moden mengandungi sejumlah besar maklumat peribadi yang sangat sensitif termasuk e-mel, surat, rekod perubatan, foto peribadi, dan gambar yang sangat peribadi.“Membenarkan kastam untuk memeriksa dan mendapatkan semua maklumat ini adalah pencerobohan yang serius terhadap privasi peribadi seseorang termasuk pihak ketiga yang berkomunikasi dengan mereka,” ujar jurucakap Majlis New Zealand bagi Kebebasan Sivil, Thomas Beagle.

Why should I travel there? There are over 190 countries to go to and they won’t need to check my cellphone. Or I could just travel around US states.— Latim Latim (@LatimLatim1) October 3, 2018

Why should I travel there? There are over 190 countries to go to and they won’t need to check my cellphone. Or I could just travel around US states.— Latim Latim (@LatimLatim1) October 3, 2018

This is yet another gross invasion of privacy amid further degradation of our rights and civil liberties by increasingly authoritarian governments - in an age of mass surveillance, in the name of national security and counter-terrorism. #tech #NewZealand #AI #auspol https://t.co/YpB5U10h0M— Ayrton Evans (@AyrtonEvans_) October 3, 2018

Great, we keep giving up out freedom in exchange of a false sense of security.— Zolra'ak (@UrmanioGeek) October 3, 2018

Trip cancelled... NZ and the USA with the same laws? And racism, over priced food and hotels,  filthy brown rivers... goodbye NZ.— A bit mad (@atweetor) October 4, 2018

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Local Teacher Says The Kindest Things To Her Student Who Was Embarrassed By His Low Marks

How do we respond when a child comes home with a poor test grade?

It's definitely easy to quickly call out a child for being "lazy" or "stupid" when he or she didn't do well at school.

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However, a little encouragement can go a long way, especially when there is a heavy emphasis on performance and achievement nowadays.
Realising this, a teacher reached out to a student who failed his exam recently with words of motivation.

Najihah Rahman took to Facebook to share what happened recently when she returned an exam paper to a Year 4 student, who was in the last class.  "Note that they are in the last class. Being in the last class doesn't indicate that each and every one of them is 'useless', 'stupid' or 'misbehaving'," she said."Well, there is quite a percentage of that category but let's not elaborate. Let's emphasise on how well they behave as compared to the ones in the first class." She explained that this one particular boy was absent a day before when she returned the papers to the rest of the students in the class.

The boy walked towards Najihah to claim his paper and whispered softly, "Teacher, berapa saya dapat markah?" (Teacher, how many marks did I get?)

Image via Najihah Rahman

Najihah replied, "Oh, semalam tak datang kan. Ini kertas awak. Dapat 26." (Oh, you were absent yesterday. Here's your paper. You got 26.)She immediately noticed that there was a smile on his face and his cheeks were "rosy red".When he knew his results, the boy asked his teacher if his marks was the lowest in the class. He made sure he kept his voice down so that his friends in the classroom will not hear him.  "Surprisingly not! Bagus sebenarnya. Teacher puas hati sebab awak usaha sampai dapat banyak ni. Awak ni dalam kategori LINUS (Literacy and Numeracy Screening, is a programme for those who need extra help and guidance), tapi teacher bangga sebab awak dapat lagi tinggi daripada orang yang tak LINUS," Najihah told him. (Surprisingly not! It's good actually. I'm satisfied because you've worked hard to get this much. You're in the LINUS programme but I'm proud that you've achieved much higher than those who're not in this programme.)

The kid was happy when he heard those words from his teacher

"He was overjoyed. My words flattered him. He took the paper, covered his face, turned around for a few times while whispering, 'Yes! Yes! Yes!'," Najihah said.Then she asked the student, "Tahu tak kenapa awak boleh berjaya?" (Do you know why you can succeed?)"Sebab teacher ajar...," the boy replied. (Because you taught me...)"Bukan sebab tu semata-mata. Sebab awak ni tak pernah buat teacher sakit hati. Walaupun awak lambat sikit daripada orang lain, awak rajin. Kerja sekolah selalu buat. Dalam kelas kerja siap. Jumpa teacher muka selalu senyum. Selalu bagi salam, selalu tolong angkat barang," she told the boy. (That's not all. Because you've never made me brokenhearted. Even if you're a little slower than others, you're hardworking. You've always finished your homework and classwork. You smile when you meet your teacher. Always greeting teachers, and often offer to help to carry things.) She went on to tell him that she was proud of him for his great attitude and character. Even if others think that he is a failure for only getting 26% for his exam, she is still proud of this good student of hers.

Instead of belittling or scolding the student, Najihah chose to reaffirm the boy's positive attributes and that made his day!

"Terima kasih, teacher. Tak pernah dapat banyak ni," he told Najihah.  (Thank you, teacher. I've never gotten such high marks.)  "Ya ke? Kira banyak sangat ni peningkatan. Tahniah. Nanti teacher bagi hadiah okay?" she replied. (Really? You've shown such great improvements. Congratulations. I'll give you a present later, okay?) "Boleh bawa balik tunjuk kat mak?" (Can I bring this home to show my mother?) "Boleh." (Of course.)Najihah said that the boy walked away, smiling.

She went on to say that teachers should focus on nurturing students and building their character

"Nowadays, we are lacking good akhlak (character) among our kids. Poor akhlak. Rude, boastful, lazy, and the list goes on." "There is a large number of teachers who are depressed, losing interest to teach because of these bad behaviours. Trust me. Fix the akhlak. Everything will fall into its place," she said.  Today, teachers themselves are under tremendous pressure as they are expected to meet academic goals through their students, otherwise, they are deemed as failures too. But Najihah has urged her fellow colleagues not to give up and look at the positives. "Teachers, even if the kids still could not reach the target, let's not hate them. Praise and celebrate their hard work. Learning a language requires years of practice. Not a month."


This Malaysian Bakery Specialises In Piñata Cakes For A Smashing Good Time

If you're looking for something special for an upcoming celebration that's not a traditional cake, Forêt Blanc Patisserie should be your go-to bakery

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Forêt Blanc makes piñata cakes that look they came straight out of a storybook. Smash them open for some awesome treats like truffles, macarons, and sometimes, even money.

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Their macaron towers are also both Insta-worthy and delicious. They even hand-draw the flowers of each macaron.

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If you prefer traditional cakes, Forêt Blanc can make your dream cake come to life. Their most popular flavours include chocolate, raspberry, matcha, and lychee rose.

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Here's a video of the piñata cake in action:

         View this post on Instagram           Our Durian Chocolate Pinata  . A delightful surprise for a special birthday party  . Whatsapp 0126891470 for order  A post shared by  Foret Blanc Cakes & Dessert (@foretblanc) on Dec 22, 2019 at 7:58pm PST

You can order their creations here.

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These Malaysian bakers also have stunning creations:

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Sarawak Report Claims Arrest Warrant For Najib Was The Reason Behind The Sacking Of The AG

Head of the Prosecution Division says 'charge sheet' against PM Najib didn't come from AG's Chambers

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The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has denied that it had drafted or issued an alleged charge sheet against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, which was disclosed by whistleblower site Sarawak Report. Datuk Tun Abdul Majid Hamzah, who is the Deputy Solicitor General I (Litigation) in the AGC, said this via his Twitter account tonight.

        themalaysianinsider.com

@bernamadotcom draft pertuduhan yg diterbitkn oleh Sarawak Report tidak dibuat atau dikeluarkn oleh Jab Peguam Negara. Harap maklum.— Tun Abd Majid (@TAMajid) July 30, 2015

Earlier, newly appointed attorney-general Mohamed Apandi Ali told Malaysiakini he was not aware of the matter."I don't know anything about the report so I cannot comment, okay?" he said. Asked if he considered this a serious matter, he replied: "I don't know, it's not for me to comment."Responding to another question if he would look into the matter, Apandi, who assumed the attorney-general post on Monday, said: "I am very tired, so can I take a rest? Thank you."

        malaysiakini.com

Later, the newly appointed Attorney-General released an official statement, saying that "the allegations by foreign national Clare Rewcastle Brown in political blog Sarawak Report are false." Apandi also claimed that the "alleged charge sheets are not in and never reached the Attorney General’s Chambers. Furthermore, the format of the sheets is not correct or written by our Chambers."Adding that as the Special Task Force's investigation into 1MDB has not been completed yet, he said it's not legally possible for charge sheets to be drafted in advance."These alleged charge papers therefore indicate that there is a conspiracy to topple a serving Prime Minister by criminalising him, and that the methods include doctoring and criminal leakage." read the statement posted on Malaysia Today.

Responding to the latest development, Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar said that Sarawak Report should not confuse the public and asked that the rumours be stopped. The nation's top cop also tweeted a screen capture of Majid's statement and said that it only confirmed what he had said earlier.

        straitstimes.com

Lapuran2 sebegini yg tidak sah asal usulnya akan mengelirukan org ramai. @PDRMsia minta hentikan khabar angin ini. pic.twitter.com/5aOkOnHcS1— Khalid Abu Bakar (@KBAB51) July 30, 2015

Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Rahman Dahlan also took to Twitter about Sarawak Report's allegations, saying: "Clare Brown and charge sheet? Yawnnnnn..... Zzzzz."He was referring the founder and editor of the site Clare Rewcastle-Brown, who has accused of tampering evidence on her reports of the controversial state investment fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad.

        todayonline.com

Commenting on the matter, PKR vice-president Rafizi Ramli, who had seen the draft charge sheet, said it carries a most serious charge against the prime minister. "While the draft charge sheet might not have much legal weight, the circumstances surrounding the removal of the attorney-general, when put in the context of this draft charge, will further strengthen the public perception that the removal of the AG and the cabinet reshuffle was politically motivated in connection to the ongoing investigation against the prime minister and 1MDB."As if it is not bad enough that Malaysia has been stuck with an on-going power tussle among the Umno ruling elite, the credibility of the prime minister is now further eroded by an allegation that he pre-empted his arrest by removing the AG and effecting a hasty cabinet reshuffle," Rafizi told Malaysiakini.

        malaysiakini.com

Earlier on 28 July, hours before PM Najib reshuffled his Cabinet, Abdul Gani Patail, who was involved in the ongoing probe on 1MDB, was sacked from his post as the Attorney-General. While his health was cited as the reason by the government, Sarawak Report on Thursday, 30 July, released documents, claiming otherwise.

Abdul Gani Patail
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According to the UK-based whistleblower site, currently blocked in Malaysia by the MCMC, the real reason behind Abdul Gani's termination from his AG post is that he was "on the brink of bringing charges for corruption against the Prime Minister of Malaysia"

From Sarawak Report:"We have acquired the secret documents, which Gani Patail was in the process of drafting. They include a charge sheet for corrupt practices under Section 17 (a) of the MACC Act, allowing for (sic) punishment of a sentence of up to 20 years in prison under Section 24 of the Act.""In an unprecedented situation the person being charged was none other than the Prime Minister "Dato' Seri Mohd Najib Bin Tun Abdul Razak" along with a company director, Dato' Shamus Anuar Bin Sulaiman."Sarawak Report further claims that the documents, which were being worked in their final draft stages by the former AG, were sent to them following his sacking and have since been verified by other senior parties.

Arrest Warrant for PM Najib, as published by Sarawak Report:

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From Sarawak Report:"In English the first of two draft warrants spell out the charges being brought by Malaysia's most senior law officer (who was unconstitutionally dismissed by the Prime Minister the day after these drafts were printed)."The warrant cites that the Prime Minister and Shamsul Anuar and "another person still at large Nik Ariff Bin Faisla Kamil" on 26th of December 2014 at the AmIslamic Bank, Bangunan Ambank Group in Kuala Lumpur, as an agent of the Malaysian Government, namely the Prime Minister of Malaysia and special advisor of SRC International, did secretly obtain a sum of money amounting to RM27 million that was paid through the company Gandingan Mentari and Ihsan Perdana to "your account at AmPrivate Banking -1MY no 211201101880" with the principal aim of obtaining a loan from Kumpulan Wang Persaraan pension fund.""As such you have committed an offence under Section 17(1) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Act of 2009, under which you can be punished according to Section 24 of the Act, to be read with Section 34"."The punishment cited at the base of the document is imprisonment of not more than 20 years and a fine not less than five times of the value of the bribe taken or RM10,000, whichever is higher."

And this is a second, alternative draft charge, which relates to the same act on the same day, but refers more specifically to the Prime Minister's position of trust with regard to the company SRC. It was being worked on by the Attorney General, claimed Sarawak Report:

Criminal breech of trust – does not even need a warrant for arrest say experts.
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In English it reads (as translated by Sarawak Report):

SecretThe first draft of the charge (alternative)That you on 26.12.2014 in AmIslamic Bank Berhad, AmBank Group Building, No. 55 Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory as an agent, as Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Malaysia and Special Adviser (Emeritus Advisor) Company SRC International Sdn Bhd which in that capacity, is entrusted with the control of the fund company, has criminal breach of trust funds, namely dishonestly disposing of SRC International Sdn Bhd Company amounted RM27juta to your account AmPrivate Banking-1MY no. 2112022011880 via coupling Mentari Sdn Bhd Corporate and Company Ihsan Perdana Sdn Bhd. Therefore you committed the offense and punishable taken of Section 409 of the Penal Code, read together with section 34 of the Penal CodePenalties:Sabit errors can be jailed for a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 20 years and with whipping, and a fine.Headquarters Complaint No. AU / Rpt No. 252/2015

Regarding the sacking of the former AG, the whistleblower site, which earlier exposed PM Najib's direct involvement in the dept-laden 1MDB scandal, claimed that Abdul Gani was on his way to his office when he was dismissed from his services by Ali Hamsa

A close insider has now confirmed to Sarawak Report that Patail had arrived at his office on Monday morning expecting to finalise the extremely sensitive charges he was preparing against the Prime Minister, resulting from the investigations of the multi-agency task force into 1MDB.“He was finalising it.  He went to his office and found he could not go in. Ali Bin Hamsa, the Chief Secretary to the Government, was waiting and he told him [the Attorney General, Abdul Gani Patail] that he was dismissed.  He could not even get his papers.”

        sarawak-report.org


Asingkan RM1 & RM5 Setiap Hari, Lihat Berapa Banyak Lelaki Ini Dapat Simpan Selama Setahun

Memiliki simpanan sendiri adalah sesuatu yang amat penting. Namun, menyimpan duit bukanlah perkara yang mudah bagi sesetengah pihak, lebih-lebih lagi apabila kos sara hidup semakin meningkat.

Walau bagaimanapun, ia bukanlah perkara yang mustahil. Ada pelbagai cara yang anda boleh praktikkan dalam membuat simpanan.Seperti yang dikongsikan oleh seorang pengguna Facebook, Joe Najib baru-baru ini, beliau hanya menggunakan teknik mengasingkan RM1 dan RM5 setiap hari selama setahun. Hasilnya memang boleh tahan.

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Mereka yang mengikuti Joe Najib selama beberapa tahun telah sedia maklum bahawa ini adalah upacara tahunan beliau dan ramai yang telah mengikut jejak beliau menabung

"Itulah jumlah saya berjaya simpan dengan mengeluarkan RM1 & RM5 setiap hari sejak 1 Januari," tulis beliau."RM3,900 mungkin jumlah yang kecil tetapi ia merupakan bayaran pendahuluan 10% untuk kereta Perodua atau Proton. Ia juga cukup untuk membeli telefon pintar. Ia juga merupakan gaji sebulan untuk kebanyakan orang,” tulis Joe Najib.RM3,900 dalam masa setahun. Banyak tu! Dah macam bonus sebulan.

Anda semua boleh cuba untuk tahun baru nanti! Nak seribu daya, tak nak seribu dalih, setuju?

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Baca status penuh Joe Najib di bawah:RM3,900.That's the total I managed to save by taking out RM5s and RM1s from my wallet and putting them aside at the end of every day since January 1st.Those of you who've been following me for the past few years will know that this is my annual ritual. And some of you have successfully adopted this habit as well.RM3,900. It may be a small sum to some of you. But it's a 10% downpayment for a small Perodua or Proton. It's enough to buy a high-end smartphone. It's also a full month salary for many.As for me, it's my year-end holiday funds, as usual.We're one week away from the new year.For those who can, try this as a new year resolution.If you can't hold on to it for a year, you'll be surprised how much you have at the end of every month for shopping, or the end of every week for a good meal out.Let's share our achievements same time next year.Good luck!JN#StopWhiningStartSaving #RM5 #RM1

Teknik menyimpan yang bernas! Anda boleh menggunakan teknik ini untuk merancang kewangan anda pada tahun 2018!

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[VIDEO] Stray Dog Wanders Into Philippines Mall And Gets 'Hired' As Security Guard

Recently, a video of a stray dog chilling inside a shopping centre in the Philippines went viral

In the video shared by Facebook user Jan Mart Calimpong, the dog was seen gently being escorted away from the mall by security guards.The incident took place in Vista Mall Taguig, Manila.The video received 117,000 likes and 36,000 shares on Faceboook.

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The security teams were praised for being kind and compassionate towards the dog

"Though this dog entered the mall premises unnoticed, I was glad he was not treated harshly when sent back outside [and] instead, the guard escorted him like he was their pet," Calimpong wrote.

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The dog has since been adopted as part of the mall's security team and is named Dogdog

One of the security guards, Rico Bucan told Inquirer.net that Dogdog always joins them whenever they have their guard mounting."He grew up here in the mall where I work. He is such a kind dog," he added.The chairman of the security agency also commended the guards' professionalism in handling the incident.

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Image via ONE CAVITE (Facebook)

Watch the video here:

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Well-deserved.

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Really good bois.

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Who's a good boy? He is.

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There Are Now More Foreign Workers Than Ethnic Indians In Malaysia

In recent years, the issue of foreign labour in Malaysia has come under public scrutiny as there are growing concerns on the economic, social, and political impacts it has on the nation

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A report by The Edge Markets yesterday, 25 April, revealed that the number of foreign workers in the country surpassed the Indian population in Malaysia last year. This conclusion was made by Women, Family and Community Development Ministry’s Deputy Undersecretary, Policy Division (Community Development), Chua Choon Hwa based on the Department of Statistics Malaysia and the National Labour Survey 2014.  The data from the statistics puts the population of migrants at 3.1 million last year, and which have already surpassed the Indian population at 2.1 million.

Based on the current trend, the population of migrant workers in the country may even overtake the number of ethnic Chinese people here

"In 2034, the migrant population would have overtaken the number of Chinese by 7.5 million to 7.4 million. According to the projection, migrant population would make up 24.2% of Malaysia's population by 2040," Chua was quoted as saying by The Edge Markets.  These figures suggest that the Chinese population, the second largest ethnic group after the Malays in Malaysia, would drop to the third place after the bumiputra and foreign migrant workers. This was revealed at the 'Malaysia's Population in 2050: What Does This Mean Socio-Economically?' forum organised by the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (Isis) yesterday, 25 April.

Chua also said that the rising number of foreign workers in Malaysia should be studied

The Edge Market reported Chua as saying that only five out of 100 migrants are skilled jobs  workers while nine out of 20 migrants are holding labour intensive jobs. "It's (foreign labour issue) definitely something we have to think about… how do we adjust the labour market so that our local workforce would be fully utilised," he was quoted as saying.Like Chua, many experts have warned that the bloated foreign workforce in Malaysia is akin to a time bomb that may go off anytime.

Despite the growing influx of foreigners into the country, the Malaysian government appears to be unfazed about the possible repercussions for the overreliance on foreign labour

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Early last year, there was an uproar following the controversial announcement by the government to bring in 1.5 million Bangladeshi nationals in stages over a period of three years. Then a few months ago, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that the government will be issuing temporary passes for illegal foreign workers.  He cited shortages of workers in the poultry farming, mining and quarrying, cargo handling, and hospitality and tourism. This was after the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) had estimated a staggering total of six million foreign workers in the country, including legal and illegal foreign workers.

Do you think the government should implement a total freeze on foreign workers? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.


Singapore Airlines Is Launching The World's Longest Flight This October

Singapore Airlines has announced it will launch the world's longest flight route in October, connecting Singapore to just outside New York in under 19 hours non-stop

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The route from Singapore to Newark Liberty International Airport will fly approximately 16,700km and overtake the world’s longest existing flight, Qatar Airlines' Doha to Auckland route, which covers 14,500km.According to a press release, the first flight takes off on 11 October. The route will initially be scheduled three times a week, with flight departures on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

The new Airbus A350-900ULR (ultra long range) aircraft will be used for the flights. They will be configured with 94 premium economy seats and 67 business seats.

Singapore Airlines' Airbus A350-900ULR.
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The aircraft will offer a more comfortable flying experience for passengers with features such as higher ceilings, larger windows, a wider body, and lighting designed to reduce jetlag."The flights will offer our customers the fastest way to travel between the two cities – in great comfort, together with Singapore Airlines’ legendary service - and will help boost connectivity to and through the Singapore hub," Singapore Airlines' CEO, Goh Choon Phong said.

The city-state's national carrier had previously offered the Singapore-New York route until 2013 when it suspended the flight due to high fuel cost

Singapore Airlines said non-stop Singapore-Los Angeles flights are also planned, with details to be announced at a later date.For more details, visit Singapore Airlines' official website here.


Dua Beradik Perempuan Didera Keluarga Angkat, Cedera Pada Badan Dan Luka Pada Kemaluan

Dua beradik perempuan menerima nasib malang apabila didera secara fizikal dan seksual oleh keluarga angkat di Sungai Bayor, Selama, Perak Isnin lalu

Penderaan terhadap dua kanak-kanak perempuan yang berumur 5 dan 6 tahun itu, dikesan oleh pihak Klinik Kesihatan Sungai Bayor sewaktu membuat pemeriksaan kesihatan terhadap mereka di tadika di kawasan berkenaan.Seorang wanita berusia 44 tahun (ibu angkat mangsa), serta remaja perempuan berusia 15 tahun dan remaja lelaki berusia 16 tahun ditahan bagi membantu siasatan.

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Menurut, Ketua Polis Daerah Selama, Deputi Superintendan Loo Lian Lai jururawat yang memeriksa kanak-kanak berkenaan menemui kesan kecederaan lama di tangan mangsa berusia lima tahun dan kecederaan di belakang seorang lagi mangsa serta kesan parut lama disyaki dirotan

"Kedua-dua kanak-kanak itu dalam jagaan pihak keluarga angkat dan mangsa juga didapati dalam keadaan trauma."Hasil siasatan awal mendapati kedua-dua mangsa adalah anak angkat yang diambil daripada Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) sejak Mei 2015," katanya ketika dihubungi

        hmetro.com.my

Katanya lagi, mangsa dibawa ke Hospital Selama untuk pemeriksaan dan hasil pemeriksaan awal mendapati terdapat kesan rotan, dicucuh bara rokok di bahagian badan dan kesan cubitan serta luka pada kedua-dua kemaluan mangsa dan juga kesan kemasukan pada kemaluan.Kedua-dua mangsa kini dirujuk ke Hospital Taiping untuk pemeriksaan lanjut oleh pakar.Sumber: Harian Metro.


Malaysians Are Thanking Indonesia For Making Us The World's #1 Most Polluted Country

Yesterday, 18 September, Malaysia was declared the world's most polluted country, according to the World Air Quality Index (WAQI)

The average Air Pollution Index (API) reading was recorded at 266.Astro Awani reported that it was the highest in the world, followed by South Africa (217), Indonesia (207), India (194), and China (178).

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As of 4.20pm today, 19 September, Malaysia's API recording is still at 266 but has dropped down to fourth place on the list

China tops the list with an API recording of 999, followed by Iran (315), and Indonesia (297).

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For reference, according to WAQI's API readings:- 0 - 50 is listed as 'good', - 51 - 100 is 'moderate', - 101 - 150 is 'unhealthy for sensitive groups', - 151 - 200 is 'unhealthy', - 201 - 300 is 'very unhealthy', and - anything above 300 is 'hazardous'.Needless to say, the haze that has been surrounding the nation lately has a part to play in all of this.

Frustrated by this annual issue, Malaysians have started a Twitter trend called #ThanksIndonesia, grateful that the country made Malaysia number one in the world

Thanks Indonesia.. pic.twitter.com/ntavf2bhQV— Mir (@ameeeryusuf) September 19, 2019

Thanks Indonesia ..now pls claim the haze— That hunter (@Ignitionkiy) September 19, 2019

Thanks indonesia. Feel like on vacation. From muar, Iceland.—  (@_fazrulamin) September 19, 2019

Thanks Indonesia for this air pollution every year.— TinyFelix (@Meanhoes__) September 19, 2019

Seriously Indonesia here's something you guys can claim back, please. Thanks.

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To fight the recent weather conditions, Malaysians have come up with their own solutions:

                This Father-Daughter Duo Is Doing Their Part To Blow The Haze Back To Indonesia

Thank you for your service.

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                Malaysian Twitter User Wants To 'Blow Back The Haze' To Indonesia On 16 September

#BiggestBlowJob

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Imam Masjid Dan 'Graduate' Ijazah Pada Usia 87 Tahun, Semangat Atok Ini Memang Inspiring!

Atok ini memang sudah berusia 87 tahun, namun itu tidak menghalangnya untuk melanjutkan pelajaran ke peringkat ijazah dalam bidang Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

Kisah inspirasi seorang atok yang masih steady ini dikongsi oleh cucunya sendiri, Nik Ezzah Zulaikha atau @eikazulaikha_ di Twitter."Atok saya mendapat ijazah sarjana muda dalam bidang TESL pada usia 87 tahun," tulis Zulaikha. Tweet tersebut disertakan sekali dengan gambar atoknya segak memakai gaun konvokesyen.

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"Dia tak nak datang ke majlis konvokesyen, tetapi semua orang memujuknya untuk hadir," tulisnya lagi

Zulaikha juga menambah bahawa atoknya itu tidak peduli pun tentang ijazah tersebut dan hanya suka belajar tanpa mengira usianya.

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Tweet tersebut, yang dimuat naik pada Sabtu, 21 September 2019 mendapat lebih 16,000 retweets dan ramai netizen memuji semangat si atok dalam mencari ilmu pada usia sebegitu

87??? He looks young for his age! Congratulations to your grandpa! — zayathri (@zayathri) September 21, 2019

87??  more like 67— Syakirah Nasir | شكيره ناصر (@kirahnaset) September 21, 2019

Very inspiring la your grandpa eika. I yg muda nie pn berfikir2 nk cont study  congratulations to your grandpa —  (@kakpiee_) September 21, 2019

“he don’t care about degree” “he just loves to learn”that’s the energy —  (@SiSengetPentol) September 21, 2019

Congrats to your beloved grandpa! Keep inspiring us .— ayu  (@yellowbeetle90) September 21, 2019

Ada juga sesetengah netizen yang dapat mengecam wajahnya dan memberitahu bahawa atok ini adalah imam Masjid Kampung Tunku di Petaling Jaya

Ehh I know this guy, he imams Masjid KT!! Cool dude, very knowledgeable— Shafiq Ryzal (@Flyernum17) September 21, 2019

Eh no dude, KT as in Kampung Tunku in PJ — Shafiq Ryzal (@Flyernum17) September 22, 2019

@itsBOBBIH ni Imam masjid kampung tunku — Faiz (@FaizHappens) September 21, 2019

Zulaikha berasa amat tersentuh dengan kata-kata semangat yang diterimanya dan berterima kasih kepada semua di atas komen-komen positif

Reading all these positives feedbacks and mentions feels good will pass to him. i hope you guys get inspired by him. There is no limit of age to learn and no one would actually fail in studying if you try! Dont ever give up! Once again, thank you for all the kind words — NEZ  (@eikazulaikha_) September 21, 2019

Steady lah atok! Kami tabik semangat atok!

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This KL Mall Has A Women-Only 'Powder Room' If You Need A Break From Men

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A female-only 'powder room' bookstore opened in KL in October last year

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Tucked away on the Ground floor of The Gardens Mall is this 2,000 sqft haven that has been designed for women to chill — away from any disturbances and responsibilities of the day.

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Powder Room by BookXcess promotes itself as a safe space where women can unwind by themselves or with a group of girlfriends and immerse themselves in books

As you enter, you'll be greeted with shelves upon shelves of paperbacks and hardbacks, as well as seating areas where you can relax. There's a wide selection of books, from Young Adult to Fiction and even a section for children's storybooks.

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However, since its launch, there have been several mixed reactions toward the concept

While some have been receptive of it, several have questioned the necessity for a bookstore to be a female-only space when it should be open for both men and women.

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The countering opinion is that women should feel safe when shopping and this space allows that. Some retorted that if you want to shop with a partner, there are other BookXcess outlets to visit instead.

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What do you think of a female-only bookstore? Share your thoughts with us!

If you're looking for a safe space to work out, there are several women-only gyms in Klang Valley:

                6 Female-Only Gyms In KL & Selangor So You Can Workout Without Creeps Staring At You

From dance fitness to HIIT classes!

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OMG, The New Durian McFlurry "With Real D24" Is Coming To Malaysia!

GUYS, THIS IS NOT A DRILL. McDonald's has confirmed that the D24 Durian McFlurry is coming to Malaysia this Thursday, 24 August!

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A similar dessert called the Durian Crunch McFlurry was first introduced in Singapore in 2013 and made a brief appearance in certain dessert kiosks in Malaysia and the Philippines in 2014.

However, some lucky durian lovers from Sabah and Sarawak already had a taste of the long-awaited flavour. Yep, the Durian McFlurry already made its debut in selected dessert kiosks in East Malaysia. #jealous

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According to several viral posts on social media, the King of Fruits-inspired ice cream concoction has already been spotted in various McDonald's outlets in Kuching and Sibu in Sarawak as well as in Tawau, Sabah.

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Reviews of the new Durian McFlurry seem to be pretty good so far, with many remarking on how well the creamy and fragrant durian topping complements the signature vanilla soft serve

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The D24 Durian McFlurry is priced at RM7.99.

In addition to the Durian McFlurry, corn-flavoured soft serve and pulut hitam pie has also been introduced to the menu, while the Burger Syok Ayam seems to be making a comeback

Corn-flavoured Sundae Cone.
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Burger Syok Ayam and Pulut Hitam Pie (circled in red, top and bottom respectively) as displayed on the menu board of a drive-thru in Tawau, Sabah.
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Guess we'll just have to wait for the Durian McFlurry arrive later this week... Or book a flight to Sabah or Sarawak, if you can't wait to try it already. :p

Elsewhere in the world, McDonald's created this sinful-looking chocolate pie:

                OMG, We Can't Stop Drooling At McDonald's New Molten Chocolate Pie!

Look at the chocolate flowing out of the pie...!

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Find Out How You Can Easily Become A Homeowner With S P Setia's Deferred Payment Scheme

This Spotlight is sponsored by S P Setia.

How would you feel living in a luxurious house with water fountains surrounding the compound?

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What if you found out that you could get your dream house in a hassle-free manner? Anyone would be happy to hear that news!

With Setia SEAL, their Simplified & Enhanced Deferred Payment Scheme, you'll be able to come home to a brand new Setia house

Now is the best time to own a Setia home because for every project, a lucky buyer will win a 31.8% cash rebate!*

Imagine waking up and looking out to this gorgeous scenery at Setia Eco Glades

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Or perhaps you fancy taking a relaxing walk by this Elizabeth Falls waterfall located at Setia Eco Park, a development which features specially created tropical landscape with a diversity of flora and fauna

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Unfortunately, such luxury houses can break the bank. If you're wondering how to obtain such a huge loan for your fantasy home, this is where S P Setia's SEAL comes into play!

How does SEAL work?

It is essentially a deferred payment scheme where up to 30% of property price is taken off. So if the bank only approves a 60% loan, Setia will cover the other 30% while you pay them back in 5 years with 0% interest!

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This means that owning a home will be a breeze

This scheme is beneficial particularly for:Purchasers who can’t get a 90% loan approvedUpgraders who wish to access their EPF money for the purchaseUpgraders who are in the midst of selling their current house and purchasing a new one

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Here are some other important facts to note:

No hidden costs - Setia settles all the legal feels, disbursements, and stamp duty on the Security Documents for SEALEasy to apply - Just submit the form at any of Setia's Sales GalleriesIt's yours for the scheme tenure - During the scheme payment tenure, you’re not allowed to sell or transfer the propertyFor all applicable projects - Choose houses from any of Setia's completed commercial or residential projectsAdditional incentive - If you choose to not opt for SEAL, Setia offers  a 2% rebate if you have a 90% loan, and a 1% rebate if you have a 80% loan or moreWatch Setia's video below to see how you can get your dream property now via SEAL:

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Save the planet, give back to the community, and enjoy tasty food all at the same time!

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It's giving us all 'em retro vibes!

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“Siap Bawa Pistol” - Nurse Rakam Perangai Pesakit Di PPV, Lelaki Ini Terima Pujian Netizen

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Mengambil suntikan vaksin kini sudah menjadi perkara wajib bagi rakyat Malaysia sebagai langkah melindungi diri daripada wabak Covid-19

Malah, pelbagai gelagat dan ragam manusia yang dapat kita lihat ketika berada di pusat pemberian vaksin.Antaranya seperti sentiasa sanitize tangan selepas memegang sesuatu, memakai double mask, menjaga penjarakan fizikal dan sebagainya.Namun, lain pula dengan seorang lelaki ini apabila tular rakamannya membawa 'pistol' di pusat vaksinasi menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @dilafaizal Macam macam hal pesakit nak ambik vaksin ni ##kitajagakita ##fyp  original sound  - Dila Faizal

Bawa spray gun, dengan nurse sekali kena sembur siap kena nasihat

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @dilafaizal yang merupakan salah seorang nurse di pusat vaksinasi itu, kelihatan seorang lelaki yang baru saja masuk ke dalam bilik vaksin membawa spray gun.Apa yang menarik perhatian ramai adalah apabila lelaki berkenaan dilihat meminta kebenaran untuk menyembur sanitizer di kerusi tempat duduknya. Bukan itu saja, dia juga menyembur sanitizer di seluruh badan nurse itu dan sempat memberikan nasihat untuk sentiasa berjaga-jaga kerana dia risau akan keadaan frontliner yang setiap hari berhadapan dengan macam-macam pesakit.

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"Bagus orang macam ni, tak payah salahkan orang lain. Ambil langkah berjaga sendiri yang lebih pro aktif" - Warganet

Susulan tularnya video tersebut yang kini telah mencecah 1.3M tontonan, 117.1K tanda suka dan 9.4K perkongsian di TikTok, rata-rata warganet turut memuji tindakan lelaki itu.Malah, ramai berpendapat bahawa tidak salah jika kita merasa paranoid dalam keadaan pandemik sekarang kerana semua orang perlu menjaga diri dan keluarga dengan lebih ketat.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Respect dekat abang ni, actions speak louder than words! :)

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Jadi Perdana Menteri Malaysia Ke-10, Ini 5 Fakta Menarik Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim

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Hari Khamis bersamaan 24 November 2022, Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim sah dilantik sebagai Perdana Menteri yang ke-10

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah berkenan untuk melantik Pengerusi Pakatan Harapan (PH), Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim sebagai Perdana Menteri ke-10. Keputusan yang dibuat itu selepas baginda berkenan untuk mewasalkan kepada Raja-Raja Melayu mengenai proses pelantikan Perdana Menteri baharu selepas Pilihan Raya Umum yang ke-15.Tahun demi tahun menanti, akhirnya kesabaran dan penantiannya terjawab. Pengerusi Pakatan Harapan itu telah sah dilantik sebagai Perdana Menteri yang ke-10.Mari kita kenali siapakah figura disebalik nama Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim ini.

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Biografi ringkas Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Perdana Menteri Malaysia ke-10

Nama Penuh: Dato' Seri Anwar bin Dato' IbrahimTarikh Lahir: 10 Ogos 1947Tempat Lahir: Cherok Tok Kun, Bukit Mertajam, Pulau PinangLatar belakang Pendidikan Tertinggi: Bekas Pelajar Maktab Melayu Kuala Kangsar MCKK dan Ijazah dalam Pengajian Melayu (Sastera) di Universiti Malaya UM

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Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim merupakan bekas Timbalan Perdana Menteri ke-7

Perjuangan beliau dalam bidang politik ini bermula sebagai aktivis pelajar iaitu sebagai Presiden Persatuan Bahasa Melayu Universiti Malaya (PBMUM) dan Presiden Persatuan Kebangsaan Pelajar Islam Malaysia. Selain itu, beliau memimpin Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia (ABIM) dan kemudiannya menyertai BN/UMNO pada tahun 1982.

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Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, "Asian of the Year"

Pada tahun 1996, Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim digelar sebagai Menteri Kewangan Terbaik. Malah, pada tahun 1998 pula, majalah Newsweek mengelarkannya sebangai Anwar "Asian of the Year".

Kehebatan beliau mula sedikit demi sedikit mula ditonjolkan

Tahun demi tahun, kehebatan beliau mula diperakui dunia sehingga beliau pernah tercalon untuk Anugerah Nobel Keamanan pada tahun 2002. Bukan calang-calang orang yang dicalonkan untuk anugerah ini. Akan tetapi beliau tewas pada James Earl (Jimmy) Carter, Jr.

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Beliau turut tersenarai dalam kalangan manusia paling berpengaruh di dunia

Pada tahun 2008, Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim merupakan satu-satunya rakyat Malaysia yang tercalon dalam kalangan 100 manusia paling berpengaruh. Pengiktirafan ini merupakan pengiktirafan yang bermakna buat negara. Malah, beliau berada pada kedudukan yang ke 93 dalam senarai yang diberikan oleh majalah antarabangsa terkenal iaitu "The Time". Lebih membanggakan lagi, nama beliau juga tersenarai bersama-sama Barrack Obama, Nelson Mandela dan lain-lain.

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Dunia Islam mengakui akan kehebatan Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim

Bukan sahaja mendapat pengiktirafan dunia eropah, tetapi dunia Islam juga mengakui kehebatannya. Beliau telah disenaraikan antara 500 Muslim Paling Berpengaruh di dunia, bersama-sama dengan Allahyarham Tuan Guru Nik Aziz. Beliau berada di tangga kedudukan yang ke 107. Pencapaian ini juga merupakan pencapaian yang perlu dibanggakan oleh seluruh umat Islam di Malaysia.

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Sekali lagi tahniah diucapkan buat Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim sebagai Perdana Menteri ke-10

Follow SAYS Seismik dan dapatkan berita serta liputan politik tanah air terkini di sini sekarang!

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Subang Woman Looking To Return 300-Year-Old Antique Suit Of Armour To Sultan Of Brunei

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A woman from Subang Jaya, Selangor is looking to return an antique suit of armour to its rightful owner, the sultanate of Brunei, after taking care of the treasure for over 18 years

Speaking to New Straits Times, the woman, 66-year-old retiree Raja Aini Rahman, said the armour is believed to have belonged to the 16th sultan of Brunei, Sultan Husin Kamaluddin Malik Al-Dzahir, who reigned in the 18th century from 1710 to 1730, and once again in 1737 to 1740.Refusing to go into detail about how the armour came into her possession, Raja Aini said the three-piece set mysteriously arrived at her doorstep one day in 2004.The only thing she knew she needed to do was to keep the artefact safe and eventually return it to its owner.

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Unfortunately, the retiree said she has tried and failed countless of times to get the armour back to the current 29th sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah

The armour — consisting of a chain mail, helmet, and one gauntlet — has been under her care for almost two decades and has never been on display to the public.Raja Aini said she has previously engaged brokers to return the armour to Brunei, but nothing came of those attempts.Meanwhile, in 2007, she said a delegation from Brunei once came to inspect the armour, led by a Bruneian historian. However, they only authenticated the armour and left."I only want to give back the armour to Brunei as it is their heritage, and I must ensure it [goes back to] where it belongs," Raja Aini said."As the trustee of the armour, I humbly seek permission to present the armour to the successor to the throne of Brunei Darussalam, and to complete the akad (contract) in returning it to its rightful owner, His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah."

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In her latest effort to return the armour, Raja Aini has called on her family friends to help grab the attention of the Brunei government on social media

The family friends, Aina Nabila Mazlan and Nurul Shafizi Mazlan, also known as Aina Belle and Nurul Belle, have made several posts about the armour on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, spreading news of the armour far and wide."We are helping our family friend as it is our hope to relieve her of the burden of being the caretaker of the armour," the sisters said."Seeing that Aunty (Raja Aini) had tried so many ways to return it but was unsuccessful, we are trying to share it on social media and hope that the Brunei government will take notice and take it back."As of writing, the videos and photos have been well circulated across the platforms, with Aina Belle's TikTok of the armour having garnered over 400,000 views since it was uploaded on 10 April.

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The caretaker and the sisters affirm that the chain mail, helmet, and gauntlet have been authenticated by Muzium Negara and the Conservation Centre of the Department of Museums Malaysia in 2014

According to screenshots of the report by the Conservation Centre of the Department of Museums Malaysia given by Nurul Belle to this SAYS writer, the armour — which weighs over 30kg — is made out of various metals, including silver, iron, and nickel.It is adorned with real gold, rubies, and pitis (old metal coins that were used as currency in Brunei in the 1700s).Throughout the armour are also symbols of crescent moons and winged umbrellas that the conservation centre said were used under the rule of Sultan Husin Kamaluddin. The sultan's name is also etched in Jawi on multiple coins."The chain mail, helmet, and gauntlet are genuine because it matches the dressing of a Malay sultanate leader at the time," reads the letter by Muzium Negara shared by Nurul Belle on Facebook."The motifs and symbols found on the armour clearly show characteristics and symbolism that represent a Malay government, especially in Brunei."It concluded: "Based on the physical examination and the report received (from the conservation centre), there is no doubt that the armour of the 16th sultan of Brunei, Sultan Husin Kamaluddin Malik Al-Dzahir, is in your possession."

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Image via Bru-Numismatic & Antique Collections (Facebook)

Image via Bru-Numismatic & Antique Collections (Facebook)

As of writing, the women's efforts on social media seem to have proven fruitful so far

In an Instagram Story yesterday, 14 April, Aina Belle wrote an update that said, "We've been contacted by Brunei officials now. Thank you so much everyone."Speaking to SAYS, Aina Belle also confirmed that she has been in contact with the officials but no arrangement has been made yet, nor have they received an official letter about the matter so far.

Check out her TikTok showing the artefacts here:

  @belle.mielan Harapan kami agar pihak Sultan atau Kerajaan Brunei mengambil kembali baju besi kepunyaan keturunan mereka. #bruneitiktok #foryoupage #malaysiatiktok #bruneiroyalfamily  อย่างน้อยเราเคยรักกัน - AnAn (อันอัน)