[VIDEO] Cocoa Farmers Experience Precious Joy While Eating Chocolate For The First Time

Ivory Coast happens to be the world's largest exporter of cocoa beans, the main ingredient in chocolate

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But the impoverished farmers who break their backs to harvest the cocoa beans harvest generally never see and cannot afford to buy the finished product — your chunk of chocolate, something you would think that is everywhere, that everyone can enjoy. It’s not.

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Earlier this year, Metropolis TV traveled to one cocoa farm in Ivory Coast to speak to the farmers about the problem

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The chocolate industry is worth an estimated $110 billion dollars a year, CNN has reported. Wealthy areas of North America and Europe consume most of the world’s chocolate, while most cocoa beans are grown in West Africa.

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The average cocoa farmer lives on less than the equivalent of $2 a day, while under 5% of the price of the average chocolate makes its way back to the farmers, according to Oxfam. youtube.com

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Some of the farmers were given chocolate to hold and taste for the first time in their life. Their responses?

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"I did not know that cocoa tasted so yummy"

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The group grins from ear to ear while sampling the product that they have helped to make for most of their lives, but never actually had the opportunity to taste

“No wonder why white people stay so healthy!” says one farmer, ironically, in the video, as he tastes the chocolate bar.

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Most of the farmers believed that the cocoa beans were actually used to make wine, and even asked if it made the videographer’s skin lighter.

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The joy that emanates from their faces contrasts with the grim reality that these hard workers have to face on a daily basis

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After all, a chocolate bar in the Ivory Coast costs €2, while N’Da Alfonse, the worker on the plantation in the video, uses his meager salary of €7 per day to take care of 15 family members and four laborers.

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And even though the Ivory Coast is the world's largest producer of the cocoa bean, the farmers and plantation workers who harvest the bean are at the bottom of the food chain

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This food chain is so high, that these workers cannot even squint to see the chocolate crunch bar at the top.

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“We complain because growing cocoa is hard work,” says Alfonse humbly at the end of the video. “Now we get to enjoy the result. What a privilege.”

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Deputy KPWKM Minister Advises Husbands To Use 'Gentle But Firm Touch' To Reprimand Wives

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Recently, Deputy Women, Family, and Community Development Minister (KPWKM) Datuk Hajah Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff took to her social media accounts to share some 'motherly' tips for married people

Among the tips shared by Siti Zailah include telling wives to take a soft approach with their husbands, and for husbands to use a "gentle but firm physical touch" to reprimand their stubborn wives.Other tips that the PAS-Rantau Panjang member of parliament (MP) suggested are counselling, sleeping separately for three days, and advising women to ensure their husbands are calm and relaxed before confronting them over anger or undesirable behaviour, and to first seek their permission before doing so.

She shared these tips in two separate videos

In a video published on Friday, 11 February, Siti Zailah advises wives about how to rebuke husbands, especially when the husbands are sometimes angry and do things that the wives do not like."The best way, the first one is that we talk to the husbands when they are calm, are full and have finished eating, have prayed, and are relaxed. When we want to speak, we ask for permission first," she said.According to Siti Zailah, wives should use the softest language so that husbands can accept their criticism and if they get angry, wives should remain silent and not talk back which can make matters worse.

In another video published yesterday, 12 February, Siti Zailah focused on how husbands, who want to guide their wives, can rebuke them

She said that sometimes a wife does not cover her aurat (safeguarding their modesty), does not follow God's commands, or does something that a husband does not like.In such instances, husbands should advise them first."It is the role of the husband to educate their wives, and the same goes the other way round, too. This is to apply a bit of pressure on her to show that he does not appreciate her behaviour," she said.However, if the wives do not heed the advice, Siti Zailah said that it is permissible in Islam for the husbands to sleep separately from the wives for three days, to show their displeasure."If she still refuses to change, or does things that go against Allah's commands, and does not follow discipline, the husband can use a physical touch which is soft and seeks to educate. It is full of love, which is not painful but shows firmness that the behaviour should be changed," she added in the video.

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The Deputy KPWKM Minister's tips, however, have been criticised

Taking to her Twitter account, Petaling Jaya MP Maria Chin Abdullah tweeted to say, "Are you for real YB Minister? You put women back to the dark ages! Just be a Minister! #WomenHaveRights"

Are you for real YB Minister? You put women back to the dark ages!Just be a Minister!#WomenHaveRightshttps://t.co/HXuCjN7Lw3— Maria Chin Abdullah (@mariachin) February 12, 2022

Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar blasted the PAS lawmaker's 'advice' as a disservice."The pandemic has only seen an increase in domestic abuse with a total of 9,015 cases reported - predominantly against women. This so-called 'advice' by the deputy minister is a disservice and goes against current realities and needs," Nurul Izzah tweeted while sharing Islamic scholar Abdullah Hassan's article, in which he argues that the Quran and Islam do not permit husbands to hit their wives - lightly or not.

These absolute objectives are fixed ends that reign over the changeable means, and their universality governs how we understand the Sharī‘ah in different contexts of place and time” - Dr Jasser Auda 3/3 https://t.co/dDE5kJ1r0g— Nurul Izzah Anwar   (@n_izzah) February 12, 2022

Bakri MP Yeo Bee Yin also took to her Twitter account to ask the Deputy Minister to resign."When a woman who's in power, and supposed to protect other women, advises 'gentle' physical touch to discipline wives, you know something is very wrong. Siti Zailah must resign," she tweeted.

When a woman in power, who's supposed to protect the women, advices 'gentle' physical touch to discipline wife, you know sth is very wrong. Siti Zailah must resign. She's not fit to be in the position. Full stop. https://t.co/vt8Q28AVxZ— Yeo Bee Yin (@yeobeeyin) February 12, 2022

Meanwhile, Siti Zailah's predecessor Hannah Yeoh sarcastically questioned Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob if this was the person he appointed for the KPWKM portfolio."She (Siti Zailah) is tasked with looking after women of all races. Please ask her to demonstrate how men should use 'gentle but firm physical touches' to discipline their wives," Yeoh tweeted."The danger of making a two-minute video like this — the 'gentle but firm' touch is very subjective. Ask the doctors, activists, NGOs who handle domestic violence cases every day. Is it suitable for such a topic to be discussed through a two-minute video?" The Segambut MP asked.

Is this your Deputy Minister @IsmailSabri60 for Women, Family + Community Development portfolio? She is tasked with looking after women of all races. Please ask her to demonstrate how men should use "sentuhan fizikal lembut tapi tegas" to tegur isteri.https://t.co/3BdKANxORk— Hannah Yeoh (@hannahyeoh) February 12, 2022

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.
If you or anyone you know may be at risk of domestic violence, please call these Malaysian hotlines:

1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)24-hourContact: +603-30008858SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Weekdays (9.30am - 4.30pm)Contact: +603-78770224WhatsApp: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)Weekdays (9am - 5pm)Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4390698Email: [email protected] Website | Facebook | Twitter4. TALIAN KASIH24-hourContact: 15999WhatsApp: +6019-2615999Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook 5. TELENISA LEGAL AID CLINICWeekdays (8am - 10pm)Contact: +6012-8123424WhatsApp: +6012-8123424Email: [email protected] Facebook | Twitter 6. BUDDY BEAR CHILDLINEDaily (12pm - 12am)Contact: 1800-18-2327


Man Builds Shed In The Middle Of A Road To Park His Van & M'sians Are Stunned

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The Kuantan City Council discovered a man-made shed built in the middle of a neighbourhood road specially for a van in Kuantan, Pahang, on 29 January

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According to Kuantan's City Council's recent Facebook post, the council had discovered the shed in the middle of the road in Seri Mahkota. A notice for immediate removal was issued by the council and failure from the owner to comply will result in enforcement actions by the council.

The Facebook post has since garnered over 1,300 reactions and netizens were just as baffled as the city council by the car owner's choice of location

Some people were amazed at the man's bold decision, saying, "He is on a different level from other drivers."

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One even stated, "This is the work of a mad man."

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A user even went as far to joke that: "He should just build a house there, complete with a sleeping place. That way, if he were to get run over tomorrow morning, he wouldn't feel a thing because he'd be dead asleep."

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Meanwhile, many others criticised the man's lack of concern for the safety of road users

"Why don't you just build that shelter on the highway... Selfish," opined a user.

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One user even shared their own experience with a similar incident in the same neighbourhood, when they allegedly reported a man-made dog kennel built in the middle of the road."At Mahkota Aman, there are even dog kennels being built on the road. Doesn't (the city council) want to take action? I helped report the incident but it was me who was threatened and asked about," claimed the user who said his anonymity as a complainant was not respected.

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In 2021, a man also received a warning for building 11 speed bumps on a commonly-used road beside his home:

                Man Fed Up With Cars Driving By His Bedroom Builds 11 Speed Bumps On The Road

He was so annoyed that he withdrew from his EPF savings to build the bumps.

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The "Butter Knife" You Use Is Probably Not A Butter Knife

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Chances are, you've used one of these to spread butter on bread growing up and maybe you still do

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Many of us have probably been calling it a butter knife all this time. But turns out, it's not actually a butter knife.

The definition of 'butter knife' refers to any non-serrated (straight edge) knife with a dull edge and a rounded point

A real butter knife actually looks something like this:

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This is called a butter knife or master butter knife, but master butter knives are not used to spread the butter onto bread, they are for serving pats of butter from the main butter dish onto an individual's plate.According to The Art Of Cooking And Serving by Sarah Field Splint, master butter knives are not used to spread the butter directly onto bread, as this would contaminate the butter remaining in the butter dish when the next pat of butter is served.Individual butter knives are then provided to apply that single portion of butter from your plate onto your bread.

Okay so if that's the real butter knife. What's this?

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This is technically a dinner knife. It has a slightly serrated edge and moderate sharpness for cutting cooked food. On the other hand, a steak knife is only set on the table when there is tough meat being served that requires something sharper than a dinner knife.People would usually offer either a dinner knife or a steak knife, as most settings wouldn't require two cutting tools.

In saying that though, if a butter knife was not available, a dinner knife could be a replacement for it

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Commonsense Etiquette: A Guide to Gracious, Simple Manners for the Twenty-First Century by Marjabelle Young Stewart and Elizabeth Lawrence explains that if there are no butter spreaders or butter knives, a dinner knife can be used as an alternative.A dinner knife just has multiple uses. So, we've technically been using it correctly all this time!

Did you also know this about "squirrels" in Malaysia?

                The "Squirrel" You See In Your Taman Is Probably Not A Squirrel

The Common Treeshrew can be found in Peninsular Malaysia, south Thailand, Singapore, and parts of Indonesia.

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10 Jam Pergi 'Open House', Warga Iraq Ini Jatuh Cinta Dengan Budaya Rakyat Malaysia

Kisah yang dipaparkan di laman The Vocket ini telah dikongsikan oleh seorang pelajar perubatan di HUKM, Ahmad Wazir Aiman bin Mohd Abd Wahab.
Bulan Syawal lalu, Wazir membuat keputusan untuk membawa dua orang pelancong adik-beradik dari Iraq untuk merasai sendiri budaya open house.

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"Salam,""Saya perkenalkan diri terlebih dahulu, nama diberi Ahmad Wazir Aiman bin Mohd Abd Wahab. Saya merupakan seorang pelajar perubatan di HUKM, Cheras.""Di waktu cuti saya akan sertai aktiviti sukarela di Petrosains. Namun yang demikian cerita yang ingin saya kongsi ini bukanlah cerita tentang saya. Ia tentang 2 adik-beradik dari Iraq yang datang bercuti ke Malaysia.""Terserempak dan berkenalan di Petrosains, saya bawa mereka untuk mengalami sambutan hari raya di Malaysia dengan membawa mereka berjalan raya.""Kesannya?""Sungguh menarik perbezaan budaya dan pemahaman Aidil Fitri kita dengan masyarakat Timur Tengah," tulis Wazir kepada The Vocket.

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Ahmed, pelancong tersebut yang juga merupakan pelajar perubatan di Basra College di Iraq telah menulis entry yang ingin beliau kongsikan, iaitu pengalaman beliau sepanjang meraikan perayaan di Malaysia

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"Nama saya Ahmed, berusia 19 tahun dari Iraq. Saya berkunjung ke Malaysia selama 15 hari untuk bercuti tapi apa yang saya temui di sini bukan hanya sekadar melihat bangunan-bangunan pencakar langit di Kuala Lumpur mahupun keindahan Langkawi, tetapi juga mengembalikan kepercayaan saya tentang nilai kemanusiaan.""Melayan orang asing dengan baik, sikap toleransi yang tinggi dan saling menghormati meskipun berbilang bangsa, mesra dan ramah – inilah yang telah saya temui di Malaysia. Yang pasti, saya mahu kunjungi negara ini lagi.""Saya dan adik sangat teruja sebaik saja tiba di sini kerana Malaysia merupakan satu negara yang baru bagi kami, menghidangkan budaya yang berbeza sama sekali.""Wazir merupakan insan yang telah membawa saya mengenali cara hidup rakyat Malaysia dengan lebih dekat."

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"Wazir mengajak saya dan adik mengikutnya ke satu majlis keraian yang dikatakan sesuatu yang lazim di negara ini di sepanjang bulan Syawal – open house raya, sesuatu yang agak asing bagi kami."

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"Aidil Fitri sudah berlalu lebih dari seminggu, dan kami di Timur Tengah meraikannya dalam tempoh yang singkat.""Aidil Fitri di tempat kami hanya diraikan dalam 1 hari, dan sebenarnya selama 1 jam sahaja iaitu sejam sebelum solat Aidil Fitri yang mana kami akan letakkan makanan di luar rumah untuk dijamu kepada mereka yang dalam perjalanan ke masjid.""Sebaik saja khutbah selesai dibacakan, kami akan pulang ke rumah. Tetapi di Malaysia ia berlainan sama sekali di mana Syawal diraikan selama sebulan.""Sebagai seorang yang meminati kepelbagaian budaya dan agama, kami bersetuju untuk ikut Wazir, dan kami tak sangka dalam masa  satu hari ia bakal memberikan kami sesuatu yang sangat bermakna."

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"Beribu batu jauh dari kampung halaman sendiri tapi satu persamaan yang nyata – Islam, dan itu cukup untuk kami rasa seperti satu keluarga."

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"Sebelum ini kami tak pernah ada pengalaman di bawa ke sana ke mari oleh penduduk tempatan sewaktu travel, apatah lagi dilayan bagaikan keluarga sendiri dengan penuh mesra.""Beribu batu jauh dari kampung halaman sendiri tapi satu persamaan yang nyata – Islam, dan itu cukup untuk kami rasa seperti satu keluarga. Pada jam 10 pagi perjalanan kami ke Negeri Sembilan bermula.""Saya dan adik masih clueless dan teruja di sepanjang perjalanan kerana sebelum ini kami tak pernah dengar perkataan ‘Open House‘ di tempat kami di Timur Tengah.""Kami juga tiada perayaan seperti ini. Di tempat kami keluarga dan kawan-kawan dijemput ke rumah hanya sewaktu meraikan perkahwinan dan sambutan hari jadi."

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"Saya sangat sukakan tradisi ini, dan saya harap kami juga ada sambutan seperti ini di Timur Tengah sebab ia benar-benar memaparkan nilai-nilai Islam dalam menjalin ukhuwah dan silaturrahim."

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"Sewaktu di rumah pertama, kami agak berdebar dalam waktu yang sama teruja kerana akan berkunjung ke rumah seseorang yang tidak pernah kami kenali sebelum ini, 7000 km dari rumah sendiri.""Sekali lagi, keluarga ini mengejutkan saya dengan keramahan mereka. Saya rasa selesa dan sangat diraikan.""Budaya dan cara bersalam di sini sangat menarik minat saya. Mereka yang lebih muda akan mencium tangan yang lebih tua sewaktu bersalaman sebagai tanda hormat.""Saya dapat rasai ia adalah satu cara yang mudah dan betul bagi menunjukkan rasa hormat kepada mereka yang lebih dewasa dan berusia dari kita. Di Timur Tengah, kami hanya mencium dahi sebagai tanda hormat," cerita Ahmed.

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Selain budaya open house dan bersalam-salaman, Ahmed juga sangat teruja dengan segala jenis makanan tradisional yang dihidangkan seperti nasi impit dan rendang. Menurut Ahmed, semuanya sedap-sedap belaka!

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"Kemudian, datang pula bahagian yang paling menarik di Malaysia ini – makanan. Hidangan  yang namanya tak pernah saya dengar sebelum ini menjadikan saya tidak sabar untuk mencuba makanan tradisional di sini.""Rendang, kuah kacang dan nasi impit (menurut Wazir ia adalah nasi yang dimampatkan). Semuanya sedap! Saya sangat sukakannya dan cuba makan dengan cara saya sendiri iaitu makan nasi impit kosong.""Mereka ketawakan saya kerana sepatutnya nasi impit dimakan bersama kuah kacang, dan bila saya cuba, rasanya lebih sedap! Rendang juga sangat sedap, terutamanya rendang ayam.""Apabila mereka katakan makanan Malaysia memang terbaik, mereka sebenarnya tak tipu. Hinggakan saya berhajat untuk beli makanan begini dan bawa pulang ke Iraq."

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"Sewaktu kami mahu bergerak tinggalkan rumah pertama, kami diberikan satu sampul surat yang buat saya terpegun sejenak."
"Wazir memberitahu sampul surat itu berisi duit. Memang menakjubkan, dapat rasa makanan yang sedap dan dapat duit juga?" soal Ahmed.

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Ahmed juga agak kagum melihat nilai cinta rakyat Malaysia terhadap haiwan, terutamanya kucing yang disifatkannya tidak begitu dekat dengan penduduk di Iraq

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"Kunjungan paling akhir  kami di rumah ke 4 buat kami sedar betapa orang-orang di Malaysia sangat sukakan haiwan terutama kucing. Sahabat Wazir telah memelihara kucing besar yang berbulu tebal dan comel.""Kami tidak begitu dekat dengan kucing di Iraq dan kucing-kucing di sana jarang yang kelihatan besar dan bersih. Ia satu pengalaman yang menarik bagi kami."

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"Dan dengan melihat budaya di negara ini dengan lebih dekat, tak dapat saya bayangkan kunjungan ini merupakan sesuatu yang sangat menarik dan berbekas di hati saya, meskipun ia hanya sekadar dalam sehari, lebih tepat lagi selama 10 jam," ujar Ahmed menamatkan perkongsiannya.

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Distraught Husband Wins The Internet For Accidentally Buying 3 Giant Snorlax Plushies

While the craze for the Pokémon GO game is slowly dying down, many are still interested in getting one of these cute little creatures

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Just like this one guy who thought it would be a good idea to surprise his wife by buying some Pokémon plushies online.
But, how wrong he was!

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Turns out, he actually bought not one, but three super huge Snorlax cushions!  He had no intention to buy these life-sized cushions because all he wanted was to get some small Snorlax plushies for his wife who thought the Pokémon "looks cute and dumb". That poor guy had no clue what he was in for until the three giant Snorlax arrived at his doorstep after buying them online. His wife was not amused, of course.

His story, however, couldn't be any funnier as he put up his own listing to sell off the huge Pokémon that was hogging almost all the space in his living room

The man, believed to be a Singaporean, posted his listing on community marketplace Carousell. Using the username 'featherlit', he relayed his story and priced the cushion at SGD250 each, hoping to sell them off to "salvage" his marriage.

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With that, 'featherlit' officially won the Internet, as netizens were absolutely entertained by his supposed hardship

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Some kindhearted netizens offered to "sacrifice" their room space to get one of these plushies from him

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Good news for this guy, though, as it appears that he managed to sell off all three giant Snorlax within the same day. Phew!

We're glad that the three giant plushies have found a new home and 'featherlit' got out of this trouble :p

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794 Million Emails And Passwords Were Leaked In A "Monster" Data Breach

If you throw a stone, you'll probably find someone who has been affected by the massive data breach that just happened

Security researcher Troy Hunt - who maintains "Have I Been Pwned" (HIBP) - first reported about the breach yesterday, 17 January, and has since dubbed it as "Collection #1".

Time to first go fuck yourself (TTFGFY) - 6 hours, 55 mins: https://t.co/GBhEHFrFpX— Troy Hunt (@troyhunt) January 17, 2019

The latest breach - which other media outlets have reported as a "monster breach" - sees over 772,904,991 unique email addresses and over 21 million unique passwords leaked onto an online forum for hackers.Although some of the data may have been brought over from previous breaches, Hunt said "there's somewhere in the order of 140M email addresses in this breach that HIBP has never seen before."

So what does this mean for you?

Well, if you're still using any of the passwords that ended up in "Collection #1", any of your other accounts on various sites could be at risk.

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"People take lists like these that contain our email addresses and passwords then they attempt to see where else they work. The success of this approach is predicated on the fact that people reuse the same credentials on multiple services," explained Hunt.He added, "Perhaps your personal data is on this list because you signed up to a forum many years ago you've long since forgotten about, but because its subsequently been breached and you've been using that same password all over the place, you've got a serious problem."

Whether you were affected or not, what steps should you take next?

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First of all, check if any of your email addresses or passwords have been compromised on "Have I Been Pwned" and on "Pwned Passwords", respectively. Both are trusted websites that make it easy for the general public to check if their personal information has been compromised in any breaches or leaks.Here are other important steps that you should take:- Change all your passwords immediately,- Do not use the same password on different sites,- Enable two-factor authentication wherever possible, but especially for emails,- Use a password manager app such as 1Password or LastPass.


"Petrol Is Like Nasi Lemak" - M'sian Scientist Shares Fuel-Saving Tips That Actually Work

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Meet Colin Chin, a fuel scientist for Shell Malaysia

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While the global oil and gas company has 120 fuel scientists across the world working on fuel innovation and development, Colin is the only Malaysian fuel scientist for Shell.With over 29 years of experience in the industry, he has done all kinds of fuel research, ranging from petrol and diesel for vehicles, to black heavy fuel oil used for power plants and ships.As a fuel scientist, Colin is often asked about his lab and where he does his experiments.

			I'm a scientist but my lab is actually outdoors with cars, trucks, and power plants.
        Colin Chin

"I've climbed up chimneys, played with all kinds of engines, walked through an oil gallery of a power plant engine. Once, I even stood on a piston and got lowered into the combustion chamber of an engine. Those are some of the fun things I get to do," shared the 55-year-old fuel scientist.

Colin walking through an engine oil gallery.
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"A lot of people think it's very easy to measure fuel consumption"

Colin (first from left) explaining about a new fuel launch.
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"In principle, you just top up the petrol in your car and calculate how many kilometres you can travel with it. But nobody can test fuel consumption properly in their own cars because there are too many variables, from traffic and weather conditions, to having the right tyre pressure."When we do our fuel testing, we do very thorough testing in rigorously controlled conditions. For our recent Shell FuelSave 95 launch, we actually tested the fuel using 250 different cars for 3,000,000km over five years," said Colin.

To help you get the most out of your fuel, we asked Colin to share some fuel-saving tips that actually work:

1. Don't accelerate quickly or brake rapidly

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"Every time you accelerate, you'll need to burn a lot of fuel to pick up energy and speed quickly. When you brake, you convert that momentum into heat, wasting all the energy you built up. That's why the main thing is to drive in a consistent manner and keep a steady pace."Just like a runner who runs at top speed, you will consume a lot of energy and get tired easily. But if you run at a consistent pace, you can go a lot further," said Colin.

2. Check your tyre pressure

"Make sure that your tyres are properly inflated. This will help you get good mileage. Imagine if you're a runner wearing a pair of loose fitting shoes, it won't let you run very well," shared Colin.

3. Don't go too fast

"If you drive very fast on the highway, you consume a lot of fuel. Let's say you drive 110km/h from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, and 90km/h on the return journey, you'll see straightaway there's a huge difference in fuel savings because of the speed. Higher speed generally causes higher fuel consumption," said Colin.

4. Try avoiding traffic jams

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"Fuel consumption in traffic is horrible. If you want the best fuel economy, you should plan your journey as much as possible, so you won't waste fuel stopping and starting, or idling in traffic," shared Colin.

5. Minimise the load in your car

"Sometimes if you check your car boot, you'll notice you have a bag here, a box there, which you don't really need, but you're just lazy to take out. Get rid of these loads, and it will help your fuel consumption," said Colin.

6. Air conditioners take up energy, but you can't do much about it

"Turning off your air conditioning will help save some fuel, but it probably isn't desirable in the Malaysian heat. If you choose to open your window, you'll actually create wind resistance, which will also take up more fuel. So, I don't think you can do much for this," shared Colin.

According to Colin, one of the most common misconceptions people have is that "all fuels are the same"

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While Colin explains that the fuel you get at petrol stations in Malaysia all comes from the same source, it's the technology and additives that make each brand's fuel unique.

			Petrol is like nasi lemak.
        Colin Chin

"While plenty of aunties can cook nasi lemak, the best ones are the aunties who keep cooking and have customers that keep coming back. Ultimately, the rice may be the same but the sambal makes the difference."It's the same with fuel. Although it originates from the same raw material, it's the brands who have years of innovation, research, and technology that know how to bring out the best in it," shares Colin.

So, is it harmful to interchange between different brands of petrol?

"In the short-term, it won't really affect much. But just imagine that your petrol is like a cup of concentrated orange juice. If you drink half the cup, then fill it with a different brand of orange juice, you will have a dilution effect."In the same way, changing between different brands of fuel won't cause harm immediately, but you won't get to enjoy the full benefits of the fuel. Furthermore, deposits can build up in your engine over time, which is why it's important to use high quality fuels to keep your engines smooth and clean," explained Colin.

The all-new Shell FuelSave 95 is designed with DYNAFLEX technology, and gives customers extra kilometres thanks to its friction reducing molecules. With FuelSave 95, it reduces friction by up to 90% in critical engine parts to maximise fuel economy, while keeping the engine clean and free of deposit build-up.Find out more about Shell FuelSave 95 and the other fuels that Colin has worked on.


This 12-Year-Old Boy Donated His Entire "Piggy Bank" To The Tabung Harapan Fund

Today, 20 June, 12-year-old Ervin Devadason donated months worth of his savings to the Pakatan Harapan government's Tabung Harapan Malaysia (THM)

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In a video by KiniTV, Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh explained that the amount was not disclosed as Devadason had yet to calculate the total sum of his savings, which he had been collecting for "six to eight months."Touched by the gesture, Yeoh gave Ervin the honour of symbolically handing over his "piggy bank" to DAP leader Lim Kit Siang at the DAP Segambut parliamentary office, Malay Mail reported.

According to Yeoh, Ervin's father had sent her an email explaining that the boy was passionate about helping to alleviate Malaysia's RM1 trillion national debt

The 12-year-old revealed that, "During and after the elections, I followed the news closely and saw that Malaysia needed help, so I decided to donate whatever I have as my part to contribute."When Yeoh asked what he initially intended to use his savings for, Ervin told reporters that, "I was planning to buy a drum set with the money."

"This is the beautiful thing about Malaysia after 9 May, the young and old all want to play their part just to make Malaysia better," said Yeoh

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On 30 May, it was announced that the official government trust fund was established to "provide a systematic and transparent platform to ensure all contributions and donations from the people are properly managed and organised."Since then, the Tabung Harapan fund has collected nearly RM90 million in donations, Harian Metro reported.

Details on how to donate to the fund can be found here:

                Malaysians Who Want To Help With National Debt Can Now Donate To This Official Trust Fund

The trust fund is called Tabung Harapan Malaysia.

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[VIDEO] Kucing Masih Hidup Dijumpai Dalam Guni Di Sungai Ini Buat Netizen Berang

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Kucing merupakan seekor haiwan yang sangat comel dan menjadi antara pilihan untuk dijadikan sebagai haiwan peliharaan

Kecomelannya menjadi satu faktor mengapa ramai yang memilih untuk membela haiwan ini dan menjadi kegemaran ramai. Siapa sahaja tidak suka kucing bukan?Begitupun, baru-baru ini tular dalam sebuah video yang menunjukkan sekumpulan individu sedang memancing di sungai telah meraih tumpuan ramai.Lihat video perkongsian itu di bawah:

  @nadzris Manusia sekarang kejam sungguh. Tak tau dah bpa lma dh dlm guni tu. Masa buka tu allahu kesian dah lembik separuh nyawa ikan dng ikat pakai dawai. Ingt kita seksa binatang ni nti tak lepas kt sna.  #kucing #meow #pecintakucing #malaysia #viral #tiktokviral  Sedih - Instrumental - Asraf Studio

Letak kucing dalam guni dan buang dalam sungai

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @nadzris di TikTok, kelihatan seorang lelaki menjumpai sebuah guni makanan kucing yang berwarna kuning ketika dia dan kawannya sedang memancing di sungai. Yang mengejutkan, guni tersebut berisi seekor kucing yang diletakkan dalam guni dan diikat dengan menggunakan dawai. Guni berkenaan dilihat bergerak ketika lelaki tersebut mengangkatnya dari dalam sungai. Dia membukanya dan kelihatan seekor kucing berwarna hitam keluar daripada guni itu dengan keadaan yang lemah.

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"Siapa tergamak buat macam ni? Nasib ada orang jumpa" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan, kini ia mencecah sehingga 765.6K views, 82.1K likes dan 3,909 comments di TikTok.Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut berasa marah dengan tindakan yang tidak berperikemanusiaan itu dan berasa seakan-akan tidak percaya kerana ada yang sanggup melakukan seperti begitu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Siapa lah yang kejam sangat sampai sanggup buat macam tu dekat kucing ya? :/

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6 Epic Christmas Party Games For Anyone Tired Of Secret Santa

1. Jingle In The Trunk

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Things needed:1. Empty tissue box2. 12 jingle bells3. Wrapping paper (Optional)4. Rafia string, old belt, glue

How to play:1. Take an empty Kleenex box and fill it with 12 jingle bells. (To make it more festive, wrap the box with Christmas paper first).2. To play Jingle in the Trunk, the box must be strapped to the player's lower back (use an old belt, or glue string on either side of the box to tie it securely around the player's waist).3. The object of the game is to shake, jump, and move around in order to get all of the bells out of the box within the one minute time limit.

Suited for: People of all ages.

2. The Reindeer Pantyhose Balloon Game

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Things you need:1. At least 2 pantyhose. Make sure it's big and loose.2. Lots of balloons.

How to play:1. Separate your guests into two groups. One pantyhose per team.2. Put a bunch of balloons in the middle.3. At your count, a member on each team will grab a balloon, go back, blow and tie it up.4. The member will then stuff it in the pantyhose.5. The next member will be tagged and will repeat steps 3 and 4.6. Once the pantyhose are filled, the last member will put it on top of his/her head just like reindeer antlers.7. Sing a Christmas carol/any pop song you want.8. Don't forget to take a photo!

Suited for: From ages 10 and above.

3. The Chocolate Relay Race

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Things You Need: 1. A bag or two of individually wrapped chocolates (the chocolate should fit into a palm).2. A bowl to place the chocolates in.3. Two pairs of oven mitts.

How to play:1. Separate your guests into two groups.2. Fill in equal amounts of chocolates in proportionate to the group. The oven mitts are just placed in front of the bowl.3. In this relay race, each team member will go one by one to the bowl.4. They will put on gloves and try to open the wrapper of the chocolate. Once they do, eat it and pass it on to the next person.5. First team to finish wins.

Suited for: People of all ages.

4. Do You Hear What I Hear?

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Things needed: 1. Seven boxes (can gift wrap them to make it more Christmassy).2. 140 tiny bells, can be proportioned to be less as well.

How to play:1. Separate your guests into teams.2. The 7 boxes should contain the following number of bells: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35. 3. Place the closed boxes on a table.4. Contestant must arrange the boxes in order by the number of bells they contain, from smallest to largest. 5. Contestants can pick up and shake the boxes, but they must not look inside.

Suited fore: People of all ages.

5. Face The Gingerbread Man

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Things needed: 1. Gingerbread Men, or lots of cookies/Oreos

How to play:1. Sit down and lean your head back2. Place the cookie on your forehead and move it to your mouth using only the muscles in your face.3. Don't touch the cookie with your hands! The best part about this game is that, if you're successful, the prize is already built in.

Suited for: People of all ages.

6. The Chubby Bunny Marshmallow Game

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Things you need:1. A lot of marshmallows! 2. Tissue paper to clean up.

How to play: 1. Put a marshmallow into your mouth and say "Chubby bunny" (some people say "fluffy bunny". 2. Do this for as many rounds possible, counting how many marshmallows as you go along.3. You're out of the game when a marshmallow drops out from your mouth or when you're unable to say the phrase in a comprehensible manner.4. You're the winner if you're the last person remaining with the most marshmallows in your mouth!

Suited for: Adults.


2 Barbers Fined RM10,000 Each For Not Wearing Gloves And Aprons During Inspection

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Two barbers were issued with RM10,000 compound each for violating standard operating procedures (SOPs) on Saturday, 13 March

Both did not use disposable gloves and aprons during an inspection at their premises during an operation in Bandar Baru Sibu Jaya in Sibu, Sarawak, according to a report in Bernama.

Wearing new, disposable gloves is one of the several requirements for barbers under the Movement Control Order (MCO) SOPs

During the first week of February, Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob had announced that operators must wear face shields while working, wear a fresh apron and a new glove for every customer, and sanitise their scissors and combs with hot water in between each customer.

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Of the two barbers who were slapped with RM20,000 compound in total, one is a 67-year-old woman and the other a 32-year-old man

They were fined in accordance with the Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 which came into force on 11 March.In a press statement Thursday, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said the value of the compound for violating the MCO SOPs has been increased from RM1,000 to RM10,000.IGP Abdul Hamid assured that the RM10,000 fine will only be enforced on repeat and stubborn offenders and not be used as a blanket penalty against the general public.According to him, the decision to increase the value of the compound to RM10,000 was not to punish the public excessively or allow the government to collect money from them.

Two others were also fined in Sibu yesterday

A 23-year-old woman who did not wear a face mask and a 53-year-old man, who was the owner of a restaurant, and failed to supervise and control the customers' movements in and out of his shop.

As of 13 March, 546 people have been slapped with the RM10,000 fine

Of which, 330 were fined on the first day of the Emergency Ordinance coming into force.Another 216 were fined on 12 March.

The IGP had shared that all fines for violating SOPs will show an amount of RM10,000 on the summons, as this is part of the police's duty to note the maximum compound offered for such offences

"The person issued with the fine will have two weeks to settle it, where the final amount will be decided by the district health officer at their respective district health offices," he told the press conference."So it is not a case of you automatically being required to pay RM10,000 once you receive the fine. These amounts are ultimately at the district health officer's discretion. The police are not out to punish anyone... We are just the messengers who enforce the law and issue the fine."He also asked people to not worry about the RM10,000 fine, saying it's "better to worry about being infected with COVID-19" and that the compound is a "deterrent punishment".

A man who did not register his details at a restaurant he visited was slapped with the RM10,000 fine on Thursday:

                Man In Cheras Fined RM10,000 For Not Registering His Details While Visiting A Restaurant

Cheras police chief said the person violated the SOP in accordance with the Emergency Ordinance.

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Malaysia Airlines Offers Flights From RM78 So You Can Balik Kampung Or Enjoy Long Vacays

This Spotlight is sponsored by Malaysia Airlines.

Eh guys, Chinese New Year is around the corner liao, so you better start planning while tickets are affordable and flights are plenty ;)

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Malaysia Airlines is offering flight deals that include cheaper air fares, so you can start planning your balik kampung trip or long-awaited vacation

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Or, if you're looking to go for a vacation during the festive season, Malaysia Airlines has got you covered too.From now until 7 January 2022, Malaysia Airlines is offering the lowest fares as well as discounts up to 30% off on domestic and selected international flights.The best part? You can travel anytime from now until 30 June 2022.

Check out Malaysia Airlines' ongoing promos:

1. Domestic flights — From RM78

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From RM78 onwards, Malaysia Airlines is offering the lowest all-in one-way ticket for all domestic destinations across the country. So, it's time to utilise your carry forward leave, so you can make it home for your annual reunion dinner, while saving so much more on your travel fare!

2. International flights — From RM238

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From RM238 onwards, you get to enjoy an all-in one-way ticket to selected cities. Check out the list of cities and countries: - Singapore - Bali, Indonesia- Jakarta, Indonesia- Phuket, Thailand- Bangkok, Thailand- Dhaka, Bangladesh- Colombo, Sri Lanka- Kathmandu, Nepal - Melbourne, Australia- Sydney, Australia- London, United Kingdom

On top of flight discounts, Malaysia Airlines is also offering promos for extra baggage and seat selection, as well as bonus Enrich points, which can be accumulated to redeem flights, hotel stays, and more

This way, you'll be able to chup that front-row seat for extra leg room, or your favourite window seat to gaze at the clouds at a cheaper price. Plus, you no longer have to worry about exceeding the baggage weight limit, now that you get to enjoy discounts on having an extra luggage. Check out the promos: - 25% off Seat Selection and Extra Baggage - 22% bonus Enrich pointsTerms and conditions apply.

It's never too late to start planning a trip! Head over to Malaysia Airlines' website to book your flight today.

Not sure where to go next? Catch up on other #travel stories on SAYS:

                This Campsite In Sabah Has The Bluest River & The Most Majestic View Of Mount Kinabalu

And it's only a one hour and 30 minute drive away from the city!

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                12 Fun Activities To Do In Langkawi If You Wanna Do More Than Take A Swim

Other than lying on the beach and buying chocolates, there's plenty to do in Langkawi!

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                [PHOTOS] There's A Hill In Malaysia That Lets You Hike Along A Stunning Coastal Line

No need to fly to other countries to enjoy beautiful coastlines.

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Cuba Ikut Trend Healing, Sekali Selipar Hilang Dibawa Arus Ombak Ini Buat Ramai Terhibur

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Sudah menjadi tular masa kini terkenaan trend healing di kawasan alam semula jadi

Antara tempat yang terkenal adalah seperti di pantai dan puncak gunung. Malah, kerusi healing juga turut menjadi antara barang rare di media sosial.Sama seperti video ini berkenaan seorang wanita yang mencuba untuk ikuti trend healing bertukar suasana telah mencuit hati ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @qtpisces #fyp #foryoupage #healing #entahsiapayangsalah #sabah #borneo  Oh No - Kreepa

Tak sangka ombak paras lutut, boleh pula selipar hilang dibawa arus

Menerusi video yang telah dimuat naik oleh @qtpisces di TikToknya, dia yang dilihat sedang menghayati suasana alam di pantai bertukar suasana selepas mendapati seliparnya hilang.Apa yang lebih menghiburkan adalah pada awalnya dia cuma niat untuk membuat satu video aesthetic seperti trend healing di media sosial.Malah, ombak yang tinggi membuatkan dia terkejut dan mula menyedari seliparnya telah hilang di bawa arus.Lihat video asli di bawah:

  @qtpisces ldr sucks #fyp #foryoupage #relationship #iphone14promax #sabah #borneo #sunset #goldenhour #ldr  Wildest Dream - Lil Jaico

"Kalau aku dah menjerit kut sebab takut tenggelam, tinggi pulak tu ombaknya" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video tersebut di bawah yang kini telah meraih 1.5M tontonan, 110.8K tanda suka dan 1.7K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan reaksi wanita itu.Berikut di bawah adalah komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Min pula yang tergelak tengok, harap dia dapat cari seliparnya balik :P

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[VIDEO] 26-Year-Old Girl Writes Multiple Languages With Both Hands And Feet Simultaneously

About two years ago, Chen Siyuan, an ambidextrous translator, made headlines for her ability to write with both hands at the same time, penning a different language with each hand

Chen Siyuan, an ambidextrous translator from Handan in China's northern Hebei province
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The then 24-year-old's talents extended to writing poetry using different hands to write consecutive sentences at the same time, and perhaps most surprising of all, writing Chinese with one hand and English with the other hand.

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Chen Siyuan made headlines over a year ago for her ambidextrous writing skills. She decided to further challenge said skills when she realized she was able to control the muscles in her feet to write at the same time.

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Fast-forward to 2014, she appears to have expanded her abilities and now simultaneously writes with both her hands and her feet

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Her preferred subject matter is Chinese poetry, which she pens in both Chinese and Roman characters. As if that isn't remarkable enough, each appendage transcribes a different literary selection.

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According to Chen, the process is quite mentally exhausting as it requires a significantly higher degree of focus than typical single-handed, single-subject writing

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She’s committed to further developing her ability and exploring its full potential in hopes of helping others in both their daily lives and loftier pursuits.

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The part connecting the right and left hemispheres in her brain are more developed than the average person

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Chen said, “Maybe it can bring some new results in education and scientific research. I think this is very meaningful.” She first started to share her unique skill among those living in her town of Handan, which is located in China’s Hebei province.

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Chen says she discovered her talent while trying to finish the loads of English homework she'd been assigned at school. WATCH:

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Servis DuitNow Memang Senangkan Hidup. Letak Nombor Telefon Dan Terus 'Transfer', Settle!

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Zaman sekarang ni semua benda pun kena cepat

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Masa semakin suntuk dan berlalu terlalu pantas. Selagi mana sesuatu urusan itu boleh dipercepat, selagi itulah kita akan ambil peluang. Maklumlah, masa itu kan emas.Salah satunya ialah memindahkan wang kepada akaun lain. Kadang-kadang nak transfer duit pun boleh ambil masa yang lama. Betul tak?

Antara masalah yang sering dihadapi ialah menaip nombor akaun bank yang panjang berjela, aplikasi yang tidak mesra pengguna, menunggu dan memasukkan nombor TAC, dan banyak lagi

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Perkara-perkara di atas ini boleh membantutkan urusan memindahkan wang, walaupun urusan itu sebenarnya begitu remeh dan sepatutnya mudah.

Mujurlah sekarang dah ada DuitNow! Masukkan saja nombor telefon dan terus transfer. Habis cerita!

Dah tak payah masukkan nombor akaun lagi dah. Nak pilih bank yang mana satu pun tak perlu dah. Semuanya dimudahkan oleh DuitNow.

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DuitNow adalah perkhidmatan transaksi elektronik yang membolehkan pemindahan atau pembayaran wang dilakukan hanya menggunakan nombor telefon, berbanding nombor akaun bank.Perkhidmatan ini tidak memiliki aplikasi sendiri, sebaliknya pengguna perlu menggunakan aplikasi perbankan dalam talian milik bank masing-masing untuk mengakses DuitNow.

Macam mana nak guna? Boleh lihat video pendek di bawah:

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Senang dah ada DuitNow. Lepas ni, takkan ada lagi kes zombi datang minta duit macam ni!

DuitNow adalah satu cara transaksi wang melalui Perbankan Internet anda. Selamat. Percuma & Segera.

Nak bayar pekerja pun senang, cuma letak no telefon dan transfer saja.

https://www.abpbh.com.my/cara-mengundi/duitnow

#abpbh32 #melangkauisempadan #duitnowPosted by Berita Harian Online on Thursday, 29 August 2019

DuitNow kini bekerjasama dengan BH dan menawarkan pelbagai hadiah menarik menerusi Anugerah Bintang Popular BH (ABPBH) edisi ke-32

Antara ditawarkan adalah 100 tiket percuma menyaksikan ABPBH pada 22 September depan di Putrajaya; peluang bertemu dan beramah mesra dengan artis pilihan DuitNow kepada 20 peminat serta pakej percutian percuma ke Korea Selatan untuk dua orang.

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Anda hanya perlu mengundi artis kesayangan anda menggunakan DuitNow, dengan setiap satu undian akan digandakan sebanyak enam kali.

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Cara Mengundi Menggunakan DuitNowLANGKAH 1: Dapatkan DuitNow ID bintang pilihan anda (nombor telefon) di laman web ABPBH.LANGKAH 2: Log masuk ke Perbankan Internet anda dan pilih DuitNow di menu “Funds Transfer”.LANGKAH 3: Masukkan,DuitNow ID bintang pilihan anda. Contoh: 0123456789Amaun pakej langganan BH Digital yang tepat. Contoh: RM0.10Nombor telefon anda di ruangan “Recipient Reference”. Contoh: 0123456789LANGKAH 4: Aktifkan langganan BH Digital anda di laman web ABPBH, di menu “Pengaktifan”.

Undian anda akan terus dikira setelah anda selesai melakukan transaksi langganan BH Digital melalui DuitNow. Caranya mudah dan selamat.Layari laman web DuitNow atau ABPBH untuk maklumat lanjut.

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[PHOTOS] Malaysians Use 'Final Destination' To Describe Rod Pierced Car On NKVE

"It's Like Final Destination," Say Social Media Users When They Saw Photos Of An Accident On NKVE, On 8 July 2014

The shattered windscreen
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The steel rod that pierced through the windscreen
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On Tuesday Afternoon, Paul Tan Broke News Of A Car Being 'Impaled' By A Metal Rod That Flew From A Lorry, Narrowly Missing A Mother And Her Sleeping Child

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The Image Of The 'Sleeping' Child At The Backseat Pictured How Fatal It Would Have Been If The Child Was Seated Upright

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This Image Particularly Drew Speculations That The Mother 'Had' To Take A Photo First Before Bringing Her Child To Safety

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Some Ridiculed The Speculations Saying The Mother Was Merely Reenacting The Incident

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In His Post, Paul Tan Alerted Malaysians To Distance Themselves From Lorries On The Highway

Be careful folks, and try your best to distance yourself from the big lorries on the highway.

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But Many Didn't Agree With Him And Openly Complained And Vented Frustrations Of Reckless Lorry Drivers, SPAD And The Traffic Police

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[VIDEO] Kaki Budak Tersangkut Celah Kerusi, Muka Tenangnya Pula Jadi Bualan Ramai

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Telatah budak zaman sekarang memang panjang akal

Kadangkala memang tak sangka dengan tingkah laku mereka. Mak ayah di rumah juga naik pening tengok mereka. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video yang memaparkan kaki seorang budak lelaki tersangkut di celah kerusi telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @nurul_ted Mujur la pak hang cool... Kalau Mami karate hancur dah kerusi tu.. Mcmana boleh terselit tersepit xtau la  hero sorg nih  original sound - Nurul Ted

Mak dah cuak, muka anak dengan ayah boleh tenang saja

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang budak lelaki sedang mengalami masalah dan memerlukan bantuan ayahnya. Apa yang lebih mengejutkan adalah apabila kakinya tersangkut di celah kerusi dan membuatkannya panik dan cuak. Ibunya dilihat ingin membebel namun melihatkan riak wajah ayah dan anaknya yang tenang itu membuatkannya tak jadi nak marah. "Mujur la pak hang cool. Kalau mummy karate hancur dah kerusi tu. Macam mana boleh terselit tersepit tak tau la hero sorang ni", tulisnya.

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"Asian mom be like, haa masukkan lagi kaki tu, masuk lagi" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 4M tontonan, 199K tanda suka dan 2K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi masing-masing. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Biasalah mak-mak, memang akan berleter dulu baru tolong! :P

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"Muka Putih" - Bangunan Tiba-Tiba Berasap, Wanita Terpaksa Keluar Time Tengah Buat Facial

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Pusat beli-belah merupakan tempat yang ramai kunjungi untuk dapatkan barangan tertentu

Bukan saja setakat shopping, tetapi ada pelbagai aktiviti yang ditawarkan di situ. Malah, ia juga menjadi tempat kegemaran buat wanita memanjakan diri contohnya seperti membuat facial.Namun, lain pula dengan video ini apabila seorang wanita terpaksa keluar dari bangunan dengan muka yang putih semasa melakukan facial telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @krispydonutss time tengah buat facial lah nak berasap  Ojo Dibandingke Steve Wuaten Remix 2022 - stevewuaten_

Terpaksa keluar dari kedai sebab bangunan berasap

Menerusi video tersebut, difahamkan wanita berkenaan sedang berada di sebuah pusat beli-belah untuk membuat facial.Namun, tiba-tiba bangunan tersebut berasap menyebabkan semua orang di dalam itu terpaksa keluar demi keselamatan masing-masing.Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah wanita itu terpaksa keluar dalam keadaan mukanya yang masih putih ketika melakukan facial. Situasi itu menyebabkan ada juga yang tergelak melihat wajahnya itu.

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"Akak dah macam Ryan Bakery dah ni" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat wanita itu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 531.9K views, 59.8K likes dan 1,244 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Lawaklah kak, yang penting selamatkan diri dulu betul tak :D

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Can't Stand Default iPhone Apps? Here's How You Can Make Them Disappear

If you own an iPhone, you've probably come to terms with the fact that default Apple apps are here to stay and they are probably buried in a folder somewhere in your home screen. Quite the eyesore, right?

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In iOS 8, Apple added Health, Podcasts, and Tips as built-in apps. With iOS 9, you'll be seeing Find My iPhone, Find My Friends, and News as the latest apps that can't be uninstalled.

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Here's the good news - if you have an iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 or any other iPhone model capable of running iOS 9, there is a new trick where you can 'get rid' of the default apps from your home screen!

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Some reports suggest this trick gets rid of the apps from your phone altogether, but instead it actually just hides them. Note that the apps won't uninstall and if you do a search on your phone you'll be able to find them again. They'll also reappear everytime you restart your phone.

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The trick came from Youtuber user videosdebarraquito who uploaded a short tutorial video that has gotten almost 400k views.
First, put all the apps you want to get rid of into a single folder.

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To create a folder, just drag an app onto another.

Now, drag the app over to the next page within the folder, and then to the page after that

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You’ll see three dots at the bottom of the folder, which will show you which page you’re on.

Finally, tap the home button without letting go of the app!

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Voila, it disappears without a trace!

Check out the full tutorial video below:

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Sofyank Stuns Malaysians By Winning 1st Place At The Ultimate VFX Challenge In The US

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Digital special effects (VFX) content creator, Mohamad Sofian, came out as the champion of the 'Ultimate VFX Challenge – Magic of the Month' in Los Angeles, US

The competition, organised by VFX content creator, Zach King, took place over a span of four days, and concluded on Friday, 21 April.According to WeirdKaya, contestants were given 72 hours to produce a video with their expertise. The panel of judges included Zach King himself, VFX artist and engineer Wren, American content creator Kelli Erdman, and 'Mythbusters' host, Adam Savage.Sofian, popularly known as Sofyank, competed against content creators from the Netherlands and the UK, and came out on top after impressing the judges with his video.

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"When I first got the invite to fly to Los Angeles, I felt so happy and couldn't believe the huge opportunity I was given," Sofian wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post."And when Zach King announced that I won the Ultimate VFX Challenge, all I could think about then was how to convey this good news to everyone in Malaysia.""I want to share this happiness with those who have always supported us. This win is dedicated to all of you," He added, adding his gratitude to Zach King himself and to his parents.

Sofyank's achievement was congratulated by Minister of Digital Communications YB Fahmi Fadzil and the Prime Minister himself, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

The win not only earned Sofyank a special spot in the eyes of his idol, Zach King, he also won the hearts of many Malaysians congratulating him on his deserved award.Minister of Digital Communications and Lembah Pantai Member of Parliament (MP) YB Fahmi Fadzil congratulated the VFX artist and teased collaborations with him in the future.The win also caught the attention of the prime minister himself, citing the achievement as an encouragement for creative minds to go above and beyond with their talents.

Tahniah saudara @sofyank96! Pastinya daya kreatif mesti dicambah dan digalak terus. Pencapaian saudara Sofyan ternyata satu kejayaan yang membanggakan negara di persada antarabangsa! #MalaysiaMADANI https://t.co/S44VXVNtPs— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) April 21, 2023

Watch the full video of the competition and Sofyank's win here:

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Earlier this year, Sofyank surprised Malaysians with a star-studded collaboration with Ant-Man stars, Paul Rudd and Jonathan Majors:

                Malaysian VFX Artist Sofyank Flies Off To Australia To Shoot With 'Ant-Man' Stars

Malaysia represent!

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How Losing His Phone At Security Became This Man's Best Memory Of klia2

Losing his handphone at klia2 right before a flight turned out to be an impressive experience for 53-year-old Chris Lai (not his real name)

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PETALING JAYA: A bank officer recovered his lost handphone in the nick of time before boarding his flight, all thanks to the swift action by security officers at the newly opened KLIA2.

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It was Chris' first time at klia2. Chris had placed his phone in a tray to go through the X-ray machine and had forgotten to collect it after passing through security check.

Chris Lai (not his real name), who was at the airport for the first time on May 12, had forgotten to collect his handphone which he had placed in a tray during the security check.

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Walking towards the boarding gate through the massive klia2, Chris suddenly realised that he had lost his phone

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“KLIA2 is a massive building. I walked to my boarding gate at Gate 13, only to realise that I had left my handphone.

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With only an hour before his flight to Singapore was scheduled to take off, Chris returned to the security gate and told the officers of his predicament

“It was 5.30pm, just an hour before my flight back to Singapore was scheduled to take off,” he told The Star yesterday. Lai, 53, who works in Singapore, returned to the security gate and notified the officers of his loss.

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Four security officers quickly took Chris to a surveillance centre to view the CCTV visual

Four officers promptly attended to Lai and took him to a surveillance centre to view the CCTV visual.

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Amongst visuals transmitted from more than 300 cameras, officers managed to spot a man taking Lai's handphone from the tray after Lai had walked past the security gate

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Despite the more than 300 cameras around the airport and abundance of data, the team efficiently tracked the visual of Lai going through the security gate. They also managed to find the visual of a man taking Lai’s handphone from the tray.

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One officer then took a photo of the suspected thief using his smartphone and shared it with his colleagues via Whatsapp

“One of the officers shot a photo of the suspected thief using his smartphone and shared it with his colleagues on Whatsapp."

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Not long after, they pinpointed the suspect at Gate 3. When confronted, the suspect claimed to have held onto Chris' phone for safekeeping.

"The next thing I know, they located the man at Gate 3. The man claimed he held onto my handphone for safekeeping and had tried to locate me but he was clearly lying,” Lai recalled.

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With his phone back safely in his hands and his flight departing soon, the officers cleared the path for Chris to rush all the way back from Gate 1 back to Gate 13.

The officers asked Lai if he wanted to press charges but Lai decided to let the matter go as he had recovered his handphone and did not want to miss his flight.

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"The team also helped clear the path for me from Gate 1 to Gate 13."

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"We ran all the way and they saw me off as I boarded my plane. It was like a scene from a movie," Chris said.

"We ran all the way and they saw me off as I boarded my plane. It was like a scene from a movie,” he said.

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MOH Doesn't Think It's Necessary For You To Know The Areas Visited By Zika Patient

Zika is in Malaysia. But you already know that.
What you don't know is the names and information of the areas that were visited by Malaysia's first imported case of Zika patient.
And it is something you don't need to know, according to the Health Ministry's Disease Control Division Director Dr. Chong Chee Keong.

Downplaying the need for public disclosure regarding areas visited by the 'patient zero' upon her return from Singapore on 21 August, the Disease Control Chief reasoned that giving too much information on it "may cause panic", according to The Malay Mail."It is not that we are keeping the public in the dark, but it is unnecessary to cause alarm. After the illness had subsided and the virus was still active in the patient's blood, she had only visited a few places. The ministry has weighed all the risks. According to the date and location of her visits, we concluded that there was no need to reveal the said locations to prevent panic," Dr. Chong Chee Keong was reported as saying.

This at a time when the Zika virus is already present within our communities as confirmed by the first locally transmitted case of Zika in Sabah and Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. S. Subramaniam himself warning of new Zika cases emerging in the coming days

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Moreover, when the Health Ministry itself doesn't know as to where the first locally transmitted Zika virus originated from, how does it help to keep the people in dark?To add to this, there's a high possibility that there are other Zika infected people in the country who are potential sources of infection.

The first locally transmitted patient died yesterday, 3 September

The patient, a 61-year-old from Taman Public Jaya in Likas, had tested positive for Zika.However, the Health Ministry said that the patient's death was not due to Zika but because of his other medical conditions including heart problems."We are in the process of tracing the movement of this last patient over the past few weeks. We will intensify vector control activities in these areas," Dr. Subramanian said.

Meanwhile, Dr. Chong Chee told The Malay Mail that after tracking the first imported case of Zika patient's footsteps, the Health Ministry has reduced some of the locations to "risk-free" areas

"As we had gathered from dealing with dengue-carrying Aedes mosquitoes before, the feeding (time of carrier mosquitoes) is most intense around dawn and dusk. All visits the patient made during non-peak hours are discounted," he told The Malay Mail.

The patient, a 58-year old woman, is currently recovering and is expected to be discharged soon. She got infected upon her visit to Singapore where the number of Zika virus cases is rapidly rising:

                Confirmed: A Woman From Klang Is Malaysia's First Zika Virus Patient

The woman tested positive for Zika virus based on the result of her urine test.

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

Even Singapore is monitoring the deadly virus situation closely.

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Here's A Step-By-Step Guide On How To Renew Your Road Tax Online

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If your road tax is expiring soon, you can get it renewed with just a few clicks from the comfort of your home

Without the hassle of driving out to a Jabatan Pengankutan Jalan (JPJ) office or MyEG office, this is a more convenient method that doesn't require you to deal with traffic or parking.

Here's how you can renew your road tax online:

Step one: Visit the MyEG website. Click on 'Check & Pay Road Tax'.

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Step two: You will be directed to the page below. Click on 'Renew Road Tax'.

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Step three: If you have an account, log in. Otherwise, register for an account and sign in.

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Step four: Select the type of vehicle that you are renewing the road tax for — car or motorcycle

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Step five: Fill in your details and click 'Proceed'

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Ensure that all of your details are correct before clicking 'Proceed'. Delivery charges are RM6 to anywhere in Klang Valley and RM8 to anywhere else in Peninsular Malaysia. You will receive it within two to five working days. If you are in Sabah and Sarawak, it costs RM10 and will be delivered to you within five working days.If you need your road tax urgently in Klang Valley, you can select the priority delivery option for RM20. You should receive your renewed road tax within the next working day.And you're done!

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Got an expired driver's licence or passport? Here's how to get them renewed online:

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A step-by-step guide.

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No more long queues!

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Gadis Ini Teruja Nak Bagi Ikan Makan, Sekali Lain Pula Yang Jadi Bila Dah Muncul. Lawak!

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Pasti anda pernah pergi ke zoo atau kolam ikan untuk memberi makanan pada haiwan-haiwan di sana bukan?

Pengalaman ini sebenarnya sangatlah seronok, tambahan lagi kita dapat mencabar diri dengan memberanikan diri untuk memberi mereka makan.Sama seperti video yang tular di TikTok baru-baru ini apabila seorang gadis teruja untuk memberi ikan makan mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @minwawa01 Jangan muncul macam tu, terkejut nyah  ##fyp  Oh No - Kreepa

Terkejut tangan hilang sekejap masa bagi ikan makan

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang gadis sedang berada di sebuah kolam ikan bersama pekerja di situ.Dia kemudian memberanikan diri untuk memberikan ikan pari yang berada di kolam itu untuk makan. Namun, tidak lama selepas itu keluarlah si ikan pari yang ditunggu membuatkan dia agak sedikit terkejut melihatnya.Apa yang lebih melucukan adalah kelihatan tangannya seperti 'hilang' semasa memberi ikan tersebut makan. Seolah-olah ikan itu seperti memakan tangannya sekali. Perkara itu membuatkan gadis itu menjerit akibat situasi berkenaan.

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"Kalau aku terkejut macam tu auto masuk dalam air" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut merasa terhibur melihat video tersebut.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 226.6K views, 22.2K likes dan 177 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Mahu tak menjerit kalau dah kena ngap macam tu :P

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You Can Now Check Your GE15 Voting Centre & Recommended Voting Time On MySPR

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The 15th General Election (GE15) is fast approaching and we can now check our individual voting stations on the official MySPR website and mobile apps

In an update on 31 October, the Election Commission (EC) has refreshed its official platforms to inform voters of their exact polling station location.Previously, the MySPR Semak website only showed voters general information of their voting location based on their registered address.

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Now, the website also shows a recommended time for voters to visit the centre to cast their votes

Remember to note down or take a screenshot of your designated stream (saluran) and number (bilangan) to be taken to the voting centre on polling day, 19 November.Also, the website states that voters eligible to vote in GE15 are those that have been registered by the EC into the Electoral Roll up to 9 October 2022.Check your voting centre and recommended voting time here.

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Get the latest political updates on SAYS here

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GE15 is scheduled to be held on 19 November:

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SabahQuake: Kenapa Helikopter Tak Datang Selamatkan Mangsa Di Puncak?

Seorang warga Australia, Vee Jin Dumlao, salah seorang pendaki yang terkandas di puncak Gunung Kinabalu telah menyelar pasukan penyelamat dengan mendakwa mereka tidak menjalankan tugas dan langsung tidak membantu

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Sejumlah 189 pendaki dilapor terkandas di puncak Gunung Kinabalu pada 5 Jun 2015.
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Menurutnya, pendaki yang terkandas terpaksa menunggu sehingga sembilan jam untuk bantuan sampai. Selain itu, beliau juga menceritakan detik dimana helikopter yang tiba bertindak menjatuhkan barang bantuan ke tempat yang mustahil untuk dicapai.

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Pendaki yang terkandas terpaksa menunggu selama 9 jam di puncak.
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Dalam masa yang sama, beliau memuji usaha yang ditunjukkan oleh Malim Gunung dalam misi menyelamat. Beliau menyifatkan para pendaki yang terkandas tidak mungkin dapat menyelamatkan diri kalau bukan kerana mereka.

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Beberapa Malim Gunung membawa mangsa yang tercedera turun dari puncak gunung.
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Persoalannya, kenapa helikopter tak datang untuk selamatkan mangsa-mangsa?

Seorang netizen di Facebook, Julia Chan bertindak mempertahankan pasukan penyelamat. Beliau berpendapat, adalah tidak adil untuk orang ramai menuduh mereka langsung tidak memainkan peranan dalam misi search and rescue (SAR) ini.

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Pasukan penyelamat dikatakan berada dalam 'standby mode' sepanjang malam.
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Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Sabah menegaskan cuaca buruk dan risiko-risiko lain adalah antara penyebab helikopter tidak dapat digunakan untuk mengangkut pendaki yang terkandas di puncak Gunung Kinabalu

Pasukan penyelamat mengadakan sedikit taklimat sebelum memulakan operasi.
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"Kita perlu mengambil kira banyak faktor. Kabus adalah salah satunya, dan walaupun helikopter mungkin mempunyai instrumen canggih bagi membolehkannya terbang dengan jarak penglihatan yang rendah, tetapi pendaratan helikopter di atas permukaan gunung, tanpa menara kawalan memerlukan juruterbang untuk mendarat berdasarkan penglihatan mereka sendiri.""Angin yang tidak menentu dan kuat juga boleh menyebabkan helikopter untuk terhuyung-hayang dan terhempas ke atas permukaan gunung.""Saya berada di atas helikopter ketika mereka cuba menghampiri Laban Rata untuk membawa mayat turun ke bawah, dan saya boleh syorkan anda bahawa memang sukar untuk menerbangkan helikopter di atas sana," kata Pengarah Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Sabah, Nordin Pauzi.

Beliau juga menolak dakwaan pengkritik yang mengecam pasukan penyelamat yang dilihat hanya berehat dan tidak berbuat apa-apa di pintu Timpohon melalui beberapa gambar yang tersebar di laman sosial

Beberapa keping gambar yang menunjukkan pegawai keselamatan sedang berehat di pintu Timpohon didapati tersebar meluas di laman sosial.
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"Gambar-gambar yang menunjukkan kami berehat tidak memberitahu kesuluruhan cerita. Kami semua terpaksa bergilir-gilir untuk berehat dan setiap orang memainkan peranan yang penting.""Tidak adil untuk mengatakan pasukan penyelamat tidak berbuat apa-apa langsung kerana mereka juga mempertaruhkan nyawa mereka mendaki gunung walaupun ketika gegaran berlaku dan mungkin ditimpa runtuhan batu, semata-mata untuk mencari dan menyelamatkan mangsa-mangsa yang terkandas.""Diiktiraf sebagai wira bukanlah keutamaan. Keutamaan kami adalah untuk menyelamatkan nyawa, dan semua orang memainkan peranan penting dalam membawa turun pendaki dan mayat ke bawah. Semua orang melakukan kerja mereka. Malim gunung lakukan kerja mereka begitu juga kami," katanya lagi.

"Kami harus mengambil kira mengenai gegaran dan serpihan batu yang masih terjatuh. Itulah sebabnya Malim Gunung mempunyai tanggungjawab pertama dalam memindahkan pendaki kerana mereka lebih tahu selok-belok gunung tersebut."

Sebahagian daripada 30 malim Gunung Kinabalu yang menyertai misi menyelamat.
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Katanya, pemindahan pendaki melibatkan beberapa agensi termasuk BOMBA, Polis Diraja Malaysia, Angkatan Tentera, dan Pasukan Mencari dan Menyelamat Khas Malaysia (Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team, SMART).

Dalam satu lagi posting di Facebook, bekas ketua juruterbang MAS, Kapten Nik Ahmad Huzlan Nik Hussain berkata adalah mustahil untuk helikopter tersebut datang dekat kepada mangsa disebabkan faktor cuaca dan ketinggian

Salah buang makanan kah apa ni. Di gunung kinabalu.Posted by Joseph Madais on Friday, June 5, 2015

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Selain itu, beliau juga berkata Malim Gunung lebih sesuai untuk melakukan kerja-kerja menyelamat di altitud tinggi kerana mereka lebih mahir tentang laluan naik turun gunung tersebut, serta mempunyai ketahanan badan yang lebih tinggi

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Malim Gunung berdoa sebelum memulakan operasi menyelamat mangsa.
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Kapten Nik Ahmad Huzlan turut menerangkan kerja menyelamat di tanah tinggi adalah berlainan sama sekali jika dibandingkan dengan banjir, atau apa-apa bencana lain di permukaan rendah

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Malim Gunung mengangkat mangsa yang tercedera.
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Sebelum mengakhiri, beliau memberi pujian kepada semua yang terlibat dalam misi menyelamat ini, dan sempat berkata "It's unbelievable how judgemental our netizens are."

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Helikopter tidak dapat mendarat di puncak Gunung Kinabalu atas faktor cuaca dan risiko-risiko lain yang merbahaya.
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Sementara itu, kami juga menemui satu gambar di Twitter menunjukkan betapa tebalnya kabus yang menutupi penglihatan juruterbang helikopter. Jadi, patutkah mereka didakwa "sengaja" tidak mahu menyelamatkan mangsa yang terkandas di puncak?

@MasidiM please show to them this pic. How to land the heli safely with this kind of weather? #Kinabalu pic.twitter.com/lF9AixmUhM— Abang Mat (@AyaqJagung) June 7, 2015

Apa pendapat anda?

Inilah dia barisan Malim Gunung yang sanggup berkorban nyawa demi memastikan para pendaki semua selamat:

                Stories Of Service And Sacrifice: 12 Photos Of Local Mountain Guides Going All The Way

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Sesetengah orang percaya gempa bumi di Sabah berlaku disebabkan oleh para pelancong yang berbogel dan mencemarkan kesucian Gunung Kinabalu tempoh hari:

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"I Witnessed A Person Die Right In Front Of Me For The First Time In My Life"

Izyan Nadhirah is a third-year medical student at the Perdana University-Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (PU-RCSI)

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Fondly known as Izzy, the 22-year-old has been working at the Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) recently for her clinical attachment. A student like Izzy would have spent a lot of time at medical school learning how to save lives, and not how to tend to a patient's demise. So how do people in the healthcare practice actually cope with the grief and stress of dealing with the loss of a patient? Izzy, who witnessed someone dying for the first time, shares her own reflection.

The incident happened on 7 April. A woman was dying in the hospital and the medical student was there to watch it all unfold before her very eyes.

"I witnessed a person die right in front of me for the first time in my life," Izzy recalled. "I was checking a patient's chart on a table beside her bed and there was an ECG monitor (a device used to monitor critically ill patients) in front of me."Izzy noticed that the woman was breathing through a non-rebreather mask, which meant that the patient required high-concentration oxygen. Her breathing was slow. "Her children were beside her. I looked up at one point and saw the ECG monitor slowly changed from few waves to asystole (flatline)." "Her chest suddenly stopped rising and the airbag that was attached to the mask stopped expanding."

As the woman lay there motionless and breathed her last, reality sank in slowly. It was the end of her suffering.

"Her children shook her, trying to wake her up," Izzy said."Then, they looked at me, expecting me to do something as they thought I was a doctor. Since I am just a medical student, all I can do was just notify the nurse nearest to me quickly." Izzy did what she could, then looked and observed how the woman's death immediately affected her loved ones. "The thing that hits me the hardest is the pleading look in their eyes, expecting me to make a wondrous save, and I was just standing there feeling so helpless. And the fact that death can take its toll in a short amount of time without us knowing it."

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Izzy never knew what really happened to the patient but she realised that this would be the first of many to come

"I didn't know her diagnosis. I only knew that she was in constant pain for a few days," she said.  "I witnessed how the nurses handled her and wrapped her up. I never realised how fragile a body looks without life." As she ponders about the events of this incident, Izzy knows that this is how dealing with death feels like and has concluded she needs to build nerves of steel."I guess I am more aware that life is short and death can happen really quickly without you realising it. But being in the medical world, you just have to live through it because you will face many patients with many diseases and many unplanned circumstances." "All you can do is just stay strong as you will have to face all these every day."

Izzy's story is one of many others featured on the Malaysian City Life series on SAYS. Do you have a story or experience to share, or have you seen any we should write about?

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The Reason Why The Bathrooms In Modern Airplane Still Have Ashtrays

Once upon a time people were allowed to smoke on planes

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However, since the early '90s, onboard smoking has been banned

The Federal Aviation Administration banned smoking on US domestic flights some 28 years ago. Following which, most international airplanes followed suit and by the end of the 90s, all airplanes were made smoke-free.

So why do the bathrooms in modern airplane still have ashtrays?

And oddly enough, the ashtrays are usually right next to signs reminding you that lighting up is strictly prohibited on the plane. As if giving a mixed message!To some, it may even seem like a strange relic of the past being kept alive for nostalgia's sake or a sign of just how lazy the aircraft manufacturers must have been to not have them replaced. In both cases, though, it would be a wrong assumption.

In fact, it's mandatory for airplanes to have the ashtrays in lavatories

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There have been instances when a plane's bathroom wasn't fitted with an ashtray, it was NOT ALLOWED to take off!In 2011, a Jazz flight from Fredericton, Canada to Toronto was prevented from taking off because its ashtray was missing. The airplane was then made to fly without passengers to Halifax to have a new ashtray fitted.

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Here's why:

An ashtray in the plane toilet is a legal requirement under the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) list of "minimum equipment" for an airplane."Regardless of whether smoking is allowed in any other part of the airplane, lavatories must have self-contained, removable ashtrays located conspicuously on or near the entry side of each lavatory door, except that one ashtray may serve more than one lavatory door if the ashtray can be seen readily from the cabin side of each lavatory served."The reason for this is that any possible disposal of illicitly consumed smoking materials in the toilet's waste bin may pose a fire risk. The danger from accidental fires in the toilet is considered to be higher than in other parts of the aircraft cabin.In short, ashtrays make your flights safer!

Speaking of which, just a month back, on 13 June, a man was caught smoking in the toilet of a flight from Tenerife, the largest of Spain's Canary Islands, to Manchester Airport in England

"After being spoken to about his behaviour, he was given a verbal warning," the spokesman said. "It is now up to Ryanair whether they want to ban him from travelling with them in the future."The five-hour flight arrived at the airport just before midnight, but passengers were not allowed to disembark until the incident had been resolved around 12.30am.

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[VIDEO] Dato' Siti Nurhaliza Buat Konsert Live Di IG Bikin Ramai Terpegun. Sebijik Beb!

Hari ini merupakan hari ke-11 Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan telah dilaksanakan oleh pihak kerajaan

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Pada mulanya, Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan hanya akan dilaksanakan bermula 18 Mac sehingga 31 Mac. Namun begitu, berdasarkan keadaan yang semakin membimbangkan susulan daripada penularan wabak Covid-19, kerajaan telah memutuskan untuk melanjutkan pelaksanaan PKP ini sehingga 14 April 2020.

Sehingga hari ini, pelbagai jenis aktiviti menarik telah dilakukan oleh warganet untuk menghilangkan rasa 'bosan' ketika di rumah.
Tapi bila tengok balik, kreatif juga korang semua ni.

Ada yang buat Dalgona Coffee sampaikan trending satu Malaysia dan hampir semua orang cuba untuk membuat kopi viral ini. Malahan, ada juga yang menyahut cabaran Syed Saddiq untuk buat 'push-ups', dan sebagainya.Sekurang-kurangnya ada juga aktiviti yang boleh dibuat, bukan?

Bukan setakat itu sahaja, penyanyi tersohor, Dato' Seri Siti Nurhaliza pun turut serta menghiburkan peminat-peminatnya walaupun hanya di IG Live!

Dato' Siti atau lebih mesra dipanggil 'Tokti' telah membuat IG Live di Instagram miliknya @ctdk hari ini untuk menghiburkan peminat-peminatnya dengan mengadakan konsert mini khas buat mereka yang berada di rumah.Untungnya siapa yang sempat tengok IG Live Tokti. Bukan senang nak dengar Tokti menyanyi secara langsung kalau bukan di konsert.Tonton video IG Live tersebut di bawah yang telah dikongsikan oleh pengguna Twitter @IniAlannn:

Tokti buat live concert dekat IG tadi sedapnyaaaaaaaaaaaa walaupun nyanyi dalam bilik ja pic.twitter.com/zZMaePV4CS— JUST STAY AT HOME! DUDUK DIAM-DIAM (@IniAlannn) March 28, 2020

Anta Permana versi takdak orang sabotaj microphone  Siaran langsung khas dari rumah Tokti sempena Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan pic.twitter.com/pz970DvTeI— JUST STAY AT HOME! DUDUK DIAM-DIAM (@IniAlannn) March 28, 2020

Rata-rata warganet turut memuji suara Tokti, malah ada juga yang fokus kepada penampilan beliau yang sentiasa kelihatan cantik

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Tapi apa-apa pun, ingat, patuhi arahan dan sila duduk di dalam rumah. Teruskan mengikuti perkembangan mengenai Covid-19 hanya di SAYS Seismik!

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Humble betul Tokti ni :)

                Ini Sejarah Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza Yang Buatkan Dirinya Dikagumi Ramai. Humble Sangat!

Humble betul Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza.

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