11 Struggles That Will End Once Malaysians Can Stream Their Favourite Shows (Legally!)

We live in a world where watching your favourite shows sometimes requires you to be a top-level tech wizard

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There are just so many things standing between you and an awesome movie night (or a full-on binge fest), from being blocked regionally to trying to locate HD-quality flicks

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And it doesn't help that people on the other side of the Pacific have access to legit streaming portals that you can only envy from afar

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These struggles are just part of what you have to deal with, all in the name of entertainment:

1. Being forced to choose between a bad-quality movie or no movie at all

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Okay obscure indie movie, you win this time.

2. Getting distracted by literally-translated subtitles

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Halfway in, you realize you're reading the titles more than actually paying attention to the show.

3. When you're done with a season and can't find the next season anywhere online

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And suddenly, you're not quite sure what to do with your life.

4. Also, when you decide to start watching a series and you can find the later seasons, but there is not a single link to the earlier seasons that work

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What did you do to deserve this?

5. Finding the whole season in HD, but everyone's speaking Russian instead

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Your urgent need to commence the binge-watch session makes you contemplate language classes.

6. When a streaming site you love is shut down, and you feel like a part of you just died inside

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You tell yourself you'll find something else, but you know deep down nothing else will ever measure up.

7. Succumbing to cliffhangers

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Watching your favourite drama series on TV has caused you unspeakable heartache towards the end of each week's episode.

8. Downloading all kinds of dodgy plug-ins to access shows not  available in Malaysia

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And you come to realize that your research on VPNs and unblockers is far more thorough than your final year thesis could have ever hoped to be.

9. When an innocent click leads to a never-ending string of pop-up ads

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And those slightly NSFW ones just conveniently appear right at that moment your mom decides to hover behind you.

10. Evading malware on a daily basis

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Or attempting to anyway.

11. Living in fear of the authorities discovering your bursting downloads folder one day and dragging you off to jail

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"I can explain..."


This Refurbished Dutch Building In The Heart Of KL Is Home To A Bustling Arts Centre

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This historical landmark in the heart of KL is home to a thriving arts space where art lovers gather for an immersive and intimate experience

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Located in Lorong Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, The Godown is an arts space offering immersive experiences, like exhibitions, performances, workshops, art markets, and more.The space is a fusion of a historical Dutch warehouse and a semi open-air extension designed by Ling Hao Architects. If you're a lover of the arts, this space is the perfect go-to when you want to appreciate and take part in the local arts scene.

Earlier this year, The Godown hosted a Buka Buku showcase where the exhibition revolved around the Chinese folding book as a medium of exchanging ideas beyond physical means

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On 30 July and 31 July, they hosted a Godown Artists Market, where there were workshops and crafts by featured artists, as well as plants, good food, and heartfelt performances

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There were various artists, fashion and thrift brands, handcrafted gifts, home decor items, and even cute plants. If you're feeling crafty, you can even join activities like upcycled wood coaster paintings and authentic Iranian Thezip art workshops.

The next Godown Artists Market will be happening on 27 August until 28 August, so mark your calendars!
Here's where to find The Godown:

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Address7, 11 Lorong Ampang, Jalan Bukit Nanas, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.Operating hours11am - 6pm (Daily)Website | Instagram

Meanwhile, check out these places to visit on your next art trip:

                9 Diverse Art Galleries Around KL & PJ If You're Feeling Artsy

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                This 'Hidden' Art Studio In Subang Lets You Create Splatter Art In The Dark

Okay I like it, Picasso.

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                This Neglected "Hidden" Alley In KL Has Been Revived Into A Charming Insta-Worthy Spot

Looks like Penang but it's not.

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Nas Daily Releases Video About M'sia After Buying A RM700K Passport To Enter The Country

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Israeli content creator Nas Daily has recently released a video about Malaysia, after he entered the country using a Caribbean passport he bought for USD150,000 (about RM711,000)

Nas Daily, or his real name Nuseir Yassin, uploaded the video on Facebook on Saturday, 22 October, and it has since amassed over two million views at the time of writing."I bought a whole new citizenship just to show you this country," read the caption.In the four-minute video, Nuseir flashes his Saint Kitts and Nevis passport to the camera as he recounts the time he failed to enter Malaysia because of his Israeli citizenship while standing across the strait from Singapore.Together with his friends and staff, Nuseir begins the video with an energetic "welcome to Malaysia" shout, as he often does in his videos. The content creator, who runs a company in Singapore, shows his audience several parts of Malaysia, primarily Melaka, saying that the country is great for its nature, prices, food, and diversity."Everything here is 70% cheaper [than] Singapore," he says when he talks about the prices of food and goods in Malaysia.

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"Forget about politics, this country is unique," he says

"For a country I was banned from, I was shocked at how friendly everyone was.""But on my way out of the country, as I got one more stamp in my passport, I learned a valuable lesson. Governments are different from people. Governments may ban each other. Governments may fight each other, but people do not have to. Deep down inside, people just want to connect."

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Last week, Immigration Department director-general Dzaimee Daud explained that Nuseir entered Malaysia using a Caribbean passport on 15 October

Khairul said Nuseir holds two citizenships, Israel and Saint Kitts and Nevis, reported Free Malaysia Today."The individual entered and exited Malaysia using the same passport (Saint Kitts and Nevis) and it is understood that he entered Singapore using an Israeli passport," he revealed.“He did not have any immigration offences. Therefore, he was given permission to enter (the country) on a tourist visa upon his arrival."Khairul added that Nuseir would not have been allowed to enter Malaysia if he had used his Israeli passport, as Malaysia does not have diplomatic relations with Israel. The Malaysian government is vocal about the Israel-Palestine conflict, often criticising Israel for its inhumane treatment of Palestinians.At the United Nations General Assembly (77th UNGA) on 23 September, caretaker Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said Israel needs to stop being an Apartheid entity as he called upon the major powers to take resolute measures to resolve the crisis.

In 2018, Nuseir said he does not hate Malaysia and has no hidden agenda:

                Nas Daily Reminds Malaysians That It's Not Always About You And Hidden Agendas

A humbling reminder on Malaysia Day.

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10 Langkah DIY Untuk Selesaikan Masalah Paparan Skrin Pada SmartTAG. Pakai Pensel 2B Je!

Masalah paparan skrin SmartTAG memang dah jadi perkara biasa bagi sesiapa yang menggunakannya

Memang geram lagi-lagi bila nak check baki duit dalam kad, boleh keluar nombor yang tak jelas dan pelik-pelik. Kita bukannya selalu boleh agak berapa baki yang tinggal dalam kad.Nanti sangkut kat lorong SmartTAG sebab tak cukup baki, tak pasal-pasal buat orang lain jadi bengang. Ditambah pula dengan sensor SmartTAG yang selalu juga buat hal tak kira masa.Harap-harap sistem baru nanti bolehlah selesaikan semua masalah ni.

Tapi jangan risau, sekarang dah ada jalan penyelesaian. Hanya guna pensel 2B je tau!

Peralatan yang diperlukan:1. Pensel 2B2. Pemadam3. Pemutar skru mata bintang (saiz kecil) - Mr. DIY4. Paling penting - SmartTAG :p

Dah ada semua peralatan? Jom kita mula:

1. Keluarkan bateri dari tempatnya

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2. Buka dua skru pada bahagian tepi

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3. Buka satu skru lagi di bawah kod bar

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4. Buka bahagian ini - umpil lock dengan cermat

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5. Buka klip di bahagian ini pula - 4 klip kesemuanya

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6. Kemudian boleh tanggalkan cover putih ini

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7. Gosok perlahan-lahan bahagian ribbon dengan pensel 2B

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8. Masukkan bateri, lekapkan kad TnG dan tekan suis dengan test pen

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9. Sekiranya paparan masih kurang jelas, gosok ribbon dengan pemadam dan ulang step 7 dan 8

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10. Pasang semula komponen yang dibuka awal tadi

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Mudah je kan? Dah tak perlu hantar ke kedai untuk repair atau beli baru.

Lihat video tutorial di bawah:

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Don’t Drop The iPhone X Because Repairing The Screen Could Cost You RM1,799

Purchased the iPhone X on release day last week? You better not drop it because screen repairs won’t be cheap.

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According to Machines, a replacement screen for Apple's 10th anniversary phone could cost you RM1,799

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That’s RM1,000 more than how much it costs to replace the screen on the iPhone 8 and RM900 more than the iPhone 8 Plus!

But there's hope for iPhone X owners with butterfingers as the local Apple Premium Reseller recently launched an updated Machines Protection Plan (MPP) which now also covers the device

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Priced at RM899, the updated plan is available exclusively to customers who purchased their iPhone X at Machines outlets and supported by AON Malaysia as its insurance broker. With the plan, customers will receive 1-year extended warranty on top of the 1-year standard Apple Warranty. MPP also extends coverage to accidental or liquid damage throughout the two year coverage period.

Customers can get either one iPhone screen replacement or one full device replacement during the coverage period

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While MPP covers all the labour cost associated with screen replacement, customers will have to pay an additional service fee for full device replacements and battery replacements.For example, for an iPhone X full device replacement, customers will need to pay a service fee of RM499 on top of the iPhone X MPP cost of RM899 - that adds up to RM1,398.Visit Machines' official website for more details on the plan.


IGP Orders Arrest Of Twitter User Who Voiced His Opinion About Sarawak Secession

Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar has ordered the arrest and investigation of a Twitter user for sedition after the latter tweeted his views about the secession of Sarawak from Malaysia.
The IGP gave the order via his Twitter account, by tagging the police. He asked that the user 'Republic of Sarawak' who tweets via the handle @Swakheadhunter, be detained under the Sedition Act.

PCIRC @PDRMsia kesan twit handle di bawah, siasat dan tahan di bawah Akta Hasutan pic.twitter.com/zKzG79774a— Khalid Abu Bakar (@KBAB51) July 22, 2015

Under the colonial-ear law, which was amended last year to tighten the legislation amidst calls for Sabah and Sarawak to secede, calls for the secession of any state from Malaysia is deemed seditious.
Meanwhile, according to a report by The Malay Mail Online, Khalid's order came just hours after a group of 10,000 people defied a police ban and turned up at the Song Kheng Hai field for the Sarawak for Sarawakians (S4S) "Freedom and Independence Walk".

Chief organiser Peter John Jaban addressing the crowd.
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Thousands of participants gathered as early as 7am at the nearby Jubilee Ground to march towards the venue in Padungan while some gathered and walked from Padang Merdeka. The two-hour rally also saw the people lining up in an ‘S4S’ formation for a photocall and participating in a flag-raising ceremony.Various banners and placards in support of Sarawak’s rights and equality were displayed as the crowd chanted slogans such as ‘Sarawak for Sarawakians’, ‘Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban’ and ‘Dum Spiro Spero’ during the rally. Participants came from all over the state with some as far as Lawas and even Belaga.

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Despite Khalid's warning that the rally could be used to incite secession of Sarawak from Malaysia, there was light presence of uniformed police. The majority of people were traffic policemen directing traffic and the participants of the walk. Khalid had advised the organisers to call off the gathering, citing reasons of security and public order.

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But despite the warning, organisers decided to proceed with the gathering today as many of its participants from outside Sarawak were already in town for the event. The gathering went on peacefully with no reports of any untoward incidents.The walk by the Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (SADIA) and the S4S movement was organised to demand, among others, that July 22 to be made a public holiday to mark Sarawak’s independence.

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Sarawak Chief Minister Adenan Satem, who was speaking at a ceremony commemorating the history of Sarawak's independence held at the compound of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly building in Kuching, said that while the state government agreed with the sentiment expressed by the 'Sarawak for Sarawakians' movement, it does not agree to the state's secession from Malaysia

“We are still one country trying to improve everybody and let me say here that the state government agrees with the sentiment expressed by the ‘Sarawak for Sarawakians’ movement but we do not agree to secession from the federation.”Adenan said the state government would not entertain and approve that course of action, including referendum, as a way of getting there. “We, however, believe in full autonomy for Sarawak under the constitution, we believe in devolution of more federal power to the state which we are now negotiating with the federal government,” he said, adding that a committee had been set up to look into the matter.

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Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem (right).
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He said Sarawak was not just a state within the federation but a founding state of the Federation of Malaysia, a party to the formation and had every say in the Cobbold Commission report.“Malaysia is a federation of equality and not domination by Kuala Lumpur or some other party. We have not ceased to be a British colony controlled by London just simply to be controlled by another power, and we must therefore insist on our autonomy,” he stressed.

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PDRM Looking For Car Owner Who Placed Police Vest On Their Dashboard To Double-Park

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Police are tracking down the owner of a car who placed a police vest on the car's dashboard while double-parking and causing congestion

The incident is believed to have occurred at a street market near the Sultan Abdul Aziz Recreation Park, also commonly known as Padang Polo, at Persiaran Brash in Ipoh, Perak.According to New Straits Times, Ipoh district police chief ACP Yahaya Hassan said the police became aware of the viral photos on Twitter on Monday, 6 March.The photos show a black Proton Saga displaying a police vest on its dashboard, as if the owner placed it there to excuse themselves from parking illegally in the middle of the road.

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Besides the owner of the black car, the police said they are also looking for the individual who uploaded the photos to assist in investigations

"The person can contact the Ipoh Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department chief deputy Supt Koo Boon Kuat at +6016-41732222 to help identify the owner of the car," Yahaya said in a statement.He also advised the public not to speculate on the matter as it could interfere with the investigation and damage the reputation of the police.


Air Stewardess On KL-Jakarta Flight Goes Barefoot To Piggyback Elderly Passenger

The first week of 2017 couldn't end on a better note than with this heartwarming image of a flight attendant carrying an elderly passenger on her back

Mbak Flight Attendant @IndonesiaGaruda flight GA821 ini luar biasa. Mengharukan. Sampe speechless.  pic.twitter.com/sIUkStc7Zi— Farchan Noor Rachman (@efenerr) January 7, 2017

Moments after the plane touched down in Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, Jakarta, Indonesia on Saturday, 7 January, the world witnessed yet another amazing moment in the history of commercial airline servicing.  A flight attendant who was on duty during the Garuda Indonesia's GA821 Kuala Lumpur-Jakarta flight was photographed while she was piggybacking a passenger out of the aircraft.  The photo has been circulating on social media for the past few days as netizens, particularly those from Indonesia and Malaysia, were all praise for the flight attendant who displayed such a selfless and humbling act.

The flight attendant was identified as 'Vera'

According to media reports, Vera had decided to take matters into her own hands after she realised that the passenger in question needed a wheelchair but there was none at that moment. The young flight attendant noticed that all passengers had disembarked from the aircraft except the elderly passenger who was seated on seat 41C and another passenger, a relative who was accompanying her. Garuda Indonesia VP Corporate Communication Benny Siga Butarbutar reportedly said that Vera approached the woman "without thinking twice". This was when she found out that the passenger was a member of the umrah group (pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia) and was on course for a connecting flight. Unfortunately, the wheelchair did not come even after they had waited for a while.

It did not take long before Vera offered her assistance

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It was reported that Vera and Flight Service Manager (FSM) Ninik Septinawat both approached the woman so that she can immediately get off the plane. "Vera then took the liberty of carrying the woman on the back through the exit door at the back of the plane," Benny said. Not only did she took it upon herself to ensure that the passengers will not miss the connecting flight by going out of her way to piggyback a passenger but she also - if some of you might have noticed - went barefoot during the incident!

Thankfully, everything went on well after that as the elderly woman reportedly went on to catch her subsequent flight without any issues

Garuda Indonesia VP Corporate Communication Benny Siga Butarbutar
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Benny praised both Vera and Ninik for displaying Garuda Indonesia's professional service standards and said that the rest of Garuda’s crew should follow their example and continue to provide the best service to passengers."What Vera did is a proof and reflection of our professionalism," he was quoted as saying by Indonesian media Tempo.

Well done, Vera!

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[VIDEO] Budak Perempuan Main ‘Flying Fox’ Dalam Rumah Ini Curi Tumpuan Ramai

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Flying Fox atau juga dikenali sebagai Zipline merupakan antara aktiviti popular dalam kalangan peminat sukan extreme

Cara bermain aktiviti ini adalah di mana seseorang itu perlu menaiki kabel besi untuk merentasi antara dua tempat. Walaupun aktiviti ini mencabar namun ia sangat seronok kerana dapat menikmati pemandangan yang cantik. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok berkenaan aksi seorang budak perempuan bermain Zipline di dalam rumah telah meraih tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @artchanali The only budak yg ada flying fox kt dalam rumah  #fyp #fyp #fypage #zipline  original sound  - PeopleBejalan

Ayah dan mak set up Zipline dalam rumah bagi anak main

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @artchanali, kelihatan keadaan sebuah ruang tamu yang telah dipasang Zipline.Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian ramai adalah apabila seorang budak perempuan dilihat seronok menaiki Zipline yang dipasang dalam rumah tersebut. Ia juga lengkap dipasang alat keselamatan dan pelindung. Hal ini membuatkan ramai yang tertarik nak membuat perkara yang sama di rumah mereka juga.

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"Wow! Boleh tak buat video apa yang nak kena beli dan macam mana nak pasang semua?" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi terhadap video tersebut. Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 456.9K views, 35.5K likes serta 398 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Bestnya main Zipline dalam rumah! Boleh tak admin nak join sekali? :'D

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[PHOTOS] 11 Trends In Female Fashion That Men Just Don't Get

1. JEGGINGS: What's the difference between leggings and jeggings?

Jeggings are leggings that are made to look like skin-tight denim jeans.
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2. SKORTS: Skorts?! Sorry?

A skort, sometimes called a scooter or 'skant', is a pair of shorts with a fabric panel resembling a skirt covering the front.
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3. HIGH-WAISTED-ANYTHING: Isn't it uncomfortable?

High waisted jeans, with suspenders.
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4. PEPLUMS: Why are you wearing a little skirt in the middle of your outfit?

An overskirt, or peplum, is a type of elongated hem resembling a short skirt, worn to lay over another garment, either another skirt such as a petticoat or underskirt, or breeches.
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5. WEDGE SNEAKERS: Can you run in those?

Wedge sneakers are sneakers that are heightened by a wedge, extremely popular in Korean fashion.
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6. HAREM PANTS: Aren't those genie's pants from "Aladdin"?

Harem pants or harem trousers are baggy, long pants tapered at the ankle, with side flaps on the hip that button at the waist area.
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7. PLAYSUIT: But it looks nothing like a suit!

Playsuit.
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Playsuit.
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Orange summer playsuit.
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Bloom plunge playsuit.
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8. JUMPSUIT: Just don't understand women's fascination with prison clothes

Jumpsuit originally referred to the utilitarian one-piece garments used by parachuters/skydivers, but has come to be used as a common term for any one-piece garment with sleeves and legs.
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9. THE MULLET SKIRT: Did the tailor run out of cloth?

High-low skirts, also known as asymmetrical, waterfall, or mullet skirts, are skirts with a hem that is higher in the front, or side, than in the back.
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10. SHOULDER PADS: I think my mum used to wear those...

Shoulder pads are a type of fabric-covered padding used in men's and women's clothing to give the wearer the illusion of having broader and less sloping shoulders.
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11. STUDDED-ANYTHING: You could kill someone with those!

Studded heels.
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12. HEAVY MAKE-UP: Are you ladies going into battle? It's like war paint for women

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[VIDEO] Saja Call Nak Dengar Ringtone, Tak Sangka Pula Lagu Mak 'Berjiwa Muda'

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Ibu bapa adalah insan paling bermakna dalam hidup kita, tanpa mereka siapalah kita

Merekalah yang membesarkan kita daripada kecil hingga besar. Sudah pasti bermacam-macam yang anda tempuhi bersama mereka.Namun, ada juga ibu bapa yang berjiwa muda dan sanggup melayan kerenah anak. Bukan itu saja, ada juga yang lebih tahu trend terkini daripada kita.Sama seperti video di TikTok ini memaparkan seorang ibu menggunakan ringtone ‘berjiwa muda’ telah menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

Tak sangka mak pakai ringtone lagu viral

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang gadis sedang berada di dalam kereta bersama ibunya untuk menuju ke tempat yang tidak diketahui.Namun, dia sengaja menelefon si ibu walaupun berada di dalam kereta yang sama untuk mendengar ringtone ibunya.Kedengaran si ibu menggunakan lagu viral korea popular iaitu daripada Treasure bertajuk Darari. Situasi itu membuatkan si anak mengusik ibunya kerana mengikuti trend lagu terkini.

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"Mak-mak dengan casing style gitu tak dapat dipisahkan" - Netizen

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Lagu mak dia tak nak kalah ya, Korea dia guna :P

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This Govt Career Advancement Programme Guarantees You A Job Placement Upon Completion

This Spotlight is sponsored by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.

Back in June, the government announced the Pelan Jana Semula Ekonomi Negara (PENJANA), an initiative to empower citizens, propel businesses, and stimulate the economy following the Movement Control Order (MCO)

As part of this initiative, RM100 million has been allocated to the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) or Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) to carry out PENJANA-KPT-CAP, a Career Advancement Programme that focuses on reducing the unemployment rate for graduates.

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This programme will be focusing on three main pillars—Job Matching & Placement, Entrepreneurship, and Gig Economy

Here's what the three pillars entail:- Job Matching & Placement: A competency training programme targeted towards individuals who are about to enter the workforce.- Entrepreneurship: A training programme that targets the establishment of start-ups and enables them to get financial aid.- Gig Economy: A competency training programme that aims to equip individuals to earn income through gig economy or freelancing activities.

MOHE is collaborating with companies in various industries to offer training courses for graduates, giving them exposure and experience, and guaranteeing them jobs in these selected industries

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Companies that offer courses under PENJANA-KPT-CAP must issue a 'Letter of Commitment' (LOC) to participants, as a guarantee of a future job.This means that those who are chosen to be part of PENJANA-KPT-CAP will immediately be offered a job as soon as they complete their respective programmes.Their starting salaries is set at an estimated range of RM2,000 - RM2,500.

MOHE estimates that about 20,000 fresh grads will be eligible to receive benefits from this initiative

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To make sure that the courses offered meet the required standards, MOHE has set certain criteria in place. For example, the courses must be high-impact programmes that add value to the graduates' skills, in terms of both reskilling and upskilling.At the end of the six-week programme, participants will receive an accredited certificate of competency from authorised agencies, with additional value for microcredentials.Meanwhile, the teaching staff will be made up of 40% Institut Pengajian Tinggi (IPT) staff, and 60% of teaching staff from the relevant industries. At least 70% of the teaching will be carried out face-to-face.

PENJANA-KPT-CAP will consist of three modules—Soft Skills Module, Competency Certification, and Job Preparation

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The Soft Skills Module is a week-long module to prepare participants for competency programmes. It covers topics like leadership and teamwork, problem-solving and decision-making, writing and presentation skills, communication skills, social media marketing, and more.Meanwhile, Competency Certification is related to competency accreditation, and Job Preparation covers guidance and preparation for entering the job market.

To be eligible for this programme, you must be an IPT student who graduated in 2020 or has not yet got a job as of 2019

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The programme will be carried out at the participants' respective IPTs, or at a location close to their permanent residence. Each person is only allowed to take part in one programme. Those who would like to take more than one can do so, but will have to bear the costs themselves.Public university graduates can apply for programmes offered by any host university, as long as those programmes meet the required criteria. The involvement of external public university students make up at least 20% of the total number of participants.

Interested in taking part in PENJANA-KPT-CAP? Applications can be made via the Great MOHE website.

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[PHOTOS] Seven Very Common Things You Might Not Know About India

Anyone who has been to India, will be well acquainted with the street-side economy which is a dominant part of life in India. The inventiveness and resourcefulness of people in India is like no other, writes Rajini Vaidyanathan of BBC.

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There are people who will sell or serve you in all kinds of ways. Broken an umbrella? There's a man who'll fix it. Need your shoes re-heeled? There's a man who will come to your house to do it. How about a haircut from a kerbside cutter? Then there's the serious stuff - the roadside bone setters, who will repair fractures, plus the ear cleaners and the corn and bunion removal men. What's remarkable is how these centuries old traditions are still going strong. Some fear these traditions are under threat, with future generations choosing to pursue an education and a different path rather than follow the family business, and because some authorities are trying to move them off the pavements.

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In a population of 1.27 billion, only 3% of Indians pay income tax

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One explanation for this is that agriculture is exempt and two-thirds of Indians live in rural areas. A large chunk of the economy is also informal, unorganised labour, for which it's harder to collect taxes. Many argue that some of the country's financial problems would be solved in one fell swoop, if this massive tax hole could be filled.

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While Western countries are mourning the demise of the newspaper, India's print industry is in fact booming

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A growing literacy rate, relatively low internet use, and the large number of languages in the country, mean more people want to pick up their daily rag. It's also very cheap to buy a newspaper, which is widening newspaper readership among all social classes. Another reason why smaller, community newspapers are also on the rise, is because with a growing economy, more people are taking out classified ads, which helps to fund publications. What's also remarkable is the market in second-hand newspapers and magazines. You can sell your magazines to a man at a roadside stall, who will buy them off you and sell them again - there are people who are more than happy to read a year old copy of the Economist, if it's more affordable than the current issue.

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Everywhere you go, you see plastic chairs

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The rise of the 'wedding detective'

Rahul Rai runs Veteran Investigations, which has been doing wedding checks for 40 years
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Rajini Vaidyanathan of BBC writes, "a friend of mine told me that, before his arranged marriage, he had a hunch his prospective in-laws had hired a private detective to check whether he'd had a girlfriend in the past. The answer was that he had, but the snoop (thankfully for my friend) failed to find out, and the wedding went ahead. The growth in companies offering the service is huge, with 15,000 operating. "It's not spying," says one woman who'd used the service to check out a prospective bridegroom for her sister. "He told us he was from a good family, but we needed to ensure he was telling the truth."

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Bombay has introduced a "spit inspector" to fine those who share their saliva in public

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Many people spit after they've had paan (a mix of betel nut and areca, and sometimes tobacco - which is chewed but not swallowed). This produces a reddish stain which can be seen on the side of many white walls. It's common to see "do not spit" signs in taxis, on the back of rickshaws and on the front of buildings. But there's concern the falling phlegm is responsible for the spread of tuberculosis. There's even an anti-spit campaign in the country.

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While home to some of the world's best scientists and engineers, it's a country full of ancient superstitions

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Different people observe different things, such as - don't wear new clothes on a Saturday, don't clean the house at night for fear of scaring the Goddess Lakshmi away, it's bad luck to give or accept anything with your left hand. For so many in India - rich and poor - observing these customs is still part of today's society. Brand new cars have a floral garland hanging on the bonnet because it's considered good luck to get your new vehicle blessed before you drive it. Chilli and limes hang in cars or above front doors to ward off evil. A lot of planes don't have a row 13, to avoid any association with the unlucky number.

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Whose ‘Kookoobird’ Is This On The Loose?!

Chickaboo the ostrich running down the Federal Highway at 35km/h was and still is an epic sight to see. We could watch that video over and over again…

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It was literally living life on the... fast lane. The ostrich was being transported to a farm in Semenyih before it escaped from the open window of the vehicle and sprinted towards the highway at about 3pm on 16 June. It has been caught unharmed and returned back to Semenyih.

5 days after Chickaboo rose to stardom...

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A video uploaded by aboi.tv at around 5.50pm shows a life-sized chicken, named Kookoobird, running down the busy Federal Highway. At the time of writing, the video has gotten over 20k views and 1k shares.But you've probably guessed it... it's nothing but a person wearing a life-sized chicken costume!

"Kookoobird, Y U risk your life like this?"


Facebook To Turn Off Chat On Mobile. Now, Messenger Will Be The Only Way To Communicate

Facebook is taking its standalone app strategy to a new extreme. Here's how.

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Facebook is starting to notify users they’ll no longer have the option to send and receive messages in Facebook for iOS and Android, and will instead have to download Facebook Messenger to chat on mobile.

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Facebook’s main apps have always included a full-featured messaging tab. Then a few months ago, users who also had Facebook’s standalone Messenger app installed had the chat tab of their main apps replaced with a hotlink button that would open Messenger. But this was optional. If you wanted to message inside Facebook for iOS or Android, you just didn't download Messenger. That’s not going to be an option anymore.

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So, if you care at all about messaging on Facebook, you will have to download the Messenger for your phone

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The company plans to remove the messaging feature from its main Facebook app in the near future. “To continue sending messages on mobile, people will need to install the Messenger app,” a Facebook spokesperson said.

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The rationale here is that it will make using Facebook Messenger better than if it’s crammed inside of the main already-crowded Facebook app

Currently, users who don't have Messenger are prompted to download it when going into the messaging tab on Facebook's main app.
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“We’ve found that people get replies 20 percent faster on Messenger than on Facebook,” a Facebook spokesperson said. It also lets the company work on one dedicated messaging product, rather than split time between two apps.

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Also, new features are being continuously added to the Messenger app. For example, just last month, Facebook Messenger for iOS received an update that let users create group chats and “pin” groups to get easier access to them. The Facebook spokesperson says: "We have built a fast and reliable messaging experience through Messenger and now it makes sense for us to focus all our energy and resources on that experience."

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Earlier in 2013, Zuckerberg originally hinted that users should rely on the Messenger app when communicating

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In an onstage talk TechCrunch's Josh Constine did with Mark Zuckerberg in November, the CEO revealed an explanation for today’s change: “the other thing that we’re doing with Messenger is making it so once you have the standalone Messenger app, we are actually taking messaging out of the main Facebook app. And the reason why we’re doing that is we found that having it as a second-class thing inside the Facebook app makes it so there’s more friction to replying to messages, so we would rather have people be using a more focused experience for that.”

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Essentially, Facebook sees Messaging within its main apps as slow, buried, and sub-optimal overall. Its numbers probably indicate that people message more and have a better experience on the standalone Messenger app.

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Although, forcing users to adopt a new messaging behavior could be very unpopular, regardless of the fact that chatting in Messenger is a far better experience than in Facebook's main app

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Chatting in Messenger is a far better experience than in Facebook's main app, but some users might be disappointed by the fact that they now need two Facebook apps instead of one. In an age where home screen real estate value is at its peak, finding a place for one more app could be annoying.

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But, as Facebook divorces Messenger from its primary experience, it will likely be able to add many more features, like free calling, which the company recently rolled out to Messenger. It might also mean that Facebook will shrink the size of its main app, making it work faster and at the very least clearing up a few MB's on your device. "Once the while process is complete, we expect the core apps to be faster," said the spokesperson.

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However, there are a few exceptions to the new rule

First, lower-end Android devices with memory constraints won't be required to download Messenger.
Second, Windows Phone and tablet users will still see messages inside their Facebook apps.
Third, messaging will remain, for now, inside Paper, the company's recently launched news app.

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What do you think about Facebook's this move? Let us know in the comment section.

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Make-A-Wish Malaysia Ball Raises RM114K To Grant The Dreams Of Critically Ill Children

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As Malaysians, our #kitajagakita spirit never fades when it comes to helping someone in need, no matter their background or where they come from

Embodying the Malaysian #kitajagakita spirit is the Make-A-Wish Malaysia Foundation, which gathered to organise and host their annual WishBall 2022, after a three-year hiatus.Held at Hilton Kuala Lumpur, 500 attendees came dressed in vibrant colours to match the theme of the night — Colours of Life, which celebrated diversity, equity, and inclusivity together with their mission to help critically ill children tell their stories and make their wishes come true.

The highlight of the evening included bidding for a painting of Disney Princess Ariel by a wish child, Nazneen Zofia <3

From left - Irene Tan (CEO of Make-A-Wish Malaysia), Luo Yong Wen (Winner bidder of Nazneen's painting), and YAM Tengku Zatasha (Royal Patron of Make-A-Wish Malaysia).
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When she was eight, Nazneen's wish was granted by Make-A-Wish after she was diagnosed with brittle bone disease. Now, six years later, she wants to make it her mission to raise funds for other children like her. Nazneen donated her masterpiece at a reserved prize of RM1,000, which received numerous biddings from around the ballroom before finally being sold for RM16,000 to Luo Yong Wen. Luo mentioned, "Supporting the dreams of Nazneen and others in need is unequivocally obligatory for me. Seeing what she has gone through and the immense persistence, resilience, and creativity in her is absolutely inspiring."The beautiful painting to me symbolises looking out to a horizon of endless possibilities and I'm sure Nazneen will achieve amazing things in her life. I wish her all the best!"

Nazneen's painting and the 30 other items sold during the live auction helped raise a total of RM114,000, which will go towards granting the wishes of children

Generous guests participating at the Wishing Well.
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Some of the other items that were sold at the WishBall included a package to Pangkor Laut Resort, a seven-night stay in Southwest France, a limited edition Bonia crystal bag, a limited edition Thermomix, a custom baju kebaya by Bill Keith, a pair of earrings by Amee Philips, as well as an artwork by Stephen Menon. What's even more beautiful is that 11 wishes were adopted by generous donors even before the evening began.Royal Patron of Make-A-Wish Malaysia, Yang Amat Mulia Tengku Datin Paduka Zatashah Binti Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah expressed her gratitude to all the guests for bringing the WishBall back to life by saying, "We would like to thank everyone who donated items for the auction, lucky draw, and the guests who came for standing by us on this journey"

Want to help grant a child's life-changing wish? Visit Make-A-Wish Malaysia's website to see how you can donate.

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Vegetable & Seafood Prices Expected To Soar During CNY Due To Rainy Weather

Vegetables and seafood prices have risen due to a drop in yield caused by the recent rainy weather, and prices are expected to soar even higher during the Chinese New Year period

According to Kuala Lumpur Vegetable Wholesalers' Association president Wong Keng Fatt, vegetable prices have started increasing by between 10% and 20%, and are susceptible to a further price hike in the event of floods."The prices have increased this week, but it is not the real increase yet. It will be more expensive in the coming weeks if the downpours continue," he told The Star.“Also, if there are floods this month and next, then definitely the supply of vegetables will be affected, [further] driving up prices for the Chinese New Year,” he added.

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Abnormal weather patterns over the years have resulted in reduced catches for fishermen

"Years [ago], around September to October would have been the peak of the seafood season. But now it's still raining and strong winds have affected both raw catch activities and [the] migration of the fish," said seafood supplier and North Ocean Holdings director Candice Goh.Additional factors for the increment of seafood prices include a higher post-pandemic consumer demand due to the rising number of large-scale gatherings, as well as the high cost of hiring foreign workers due to Malaysia's relatively weak currency.

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Distributors were also cited as one of the main culprits for the price hike

According to Kenn Wai, owner of Agro Bright Farm, distributors who control the market price and overcharge customers are the primary factor behind rising vegetable prices."That's why my farm and a few of my farmer friends don't sell to distributors. We sell directly to end-consumers and educate them on who the farmers are who grow their food," he said.

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Malaysia Has Plans To Build A New Small Island Near Singapore, Tun M Says

There are plans to build a new island in the waters near Singapore

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This was revealed by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in a press conference yesterday, 30 May.Mahathir made the surprise announcement saying that Malaysia has plans to develop two uninhabited rock clusters, called Middle Rocks, which are located at the eastern entrance of the strategic Singapore Strait.According to Mahathir, as reported by Reuters, Malaysia had already been building structures on Middle Rocks.

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"It is our intention to enlarge Middle Rocks so we can form a small island for us," Mahathir said.

The Straits Times reported the prime minister as saying that the matter is something that the Malaysian government is considering but has not "made a full decision yet". Malaysia and Singapore were involved in a territorial dispute previously and the matter was taken to international court.The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in 2008 awarded Middle Rocks to Malaysia while a nearby island, Pedra Branca, also known as Pulau Batu Puteh in Malaysia, was deemed to be Singaporean territory. In 2017, Malaysia reportedly renewed its interest in Pedra Branca, seeking a review to overturn the 2008 ruling.

The Horsburgh lighthouse situated on Pedra Branca.
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However, it was learned that Malaysia has apparently withdrawn its appeal to challenge the past judgment by the ICJ

Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued a statement yesterday, 30 May, saying that Malaysia has discontinued proceedings at the ICJ relating to the court's 2008 judgment concerning sovereignty over Pedra Branca, Middle Rocks, and South Ledge.According to MFA, Malaysia informed the ICJ on 28 May 2018 that it would discontinue the proceedings that it had initiated earlier. Singapore subsequently informed the ICJ on 29 May 2018 that it agreed with Malaysia's request for discontinuance.Responding to Malaysia's decision to discontinue the proceedings to challenge the previous ruling, Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said, "We were confident of our case, and the correctness of the original ICJ decision. When Malaysia requested to discontinue the cases, without them being argued, we were happy to agree. Both Malaysia and Singapore had gone through the due legal process and put this matter to rest."

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However, the government has yet to discuss the matter with Singapore.

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"Sumpah Unbelievable" - Terus Suruh Kahwin, Gadis Terkejut Bapa Garang Terima Teman Lelaki

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Pasti ada di antara kita yang mempunyai ibu bapa yang garang atau strict bukan?

Lebih-lebih lagi bab percintaan, memang akan strict habis demi mahu menjaga kita dan fokus pada sesuatu yang penting terlebih dulu.Tetapi, tidaklah semua berperangai begitu kerana masih ada yang sporting dengan anak mereka dan cuba memahami kehendak anak-anak.Sama seperti video yang tular di TikTok ini apabila seorang gadis berkongsi pengalaman ayahnya yang garang menerima teman lelakinya untuk berkahwin telah menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @aliaa_armani Reply to @simjaee ##strictparents je yg faham  ##akakalia ##eday ##engagement  nhạc nền  - TrungBau1992

Beranikan diri bawa kenalkan teman lelaki pada ayah

Menerusi video tersebut, seorang gadis berkongsi kisah sewaktu dia pertama kali membawa teman lelakinya itu berkenalan dengan ayahnya.Difahamkan, ayahnya itu adalah seorang yang garang dan strict orangnya. Namun, dia tidak menyangka selepas saja dia membawa teman lelakinya itu berkenalan, ayahnya itu memberikan green light dan bersetuju untuk membenarkan dia berkahwin dengan lelaki itu.Dia sendiri perkara itu diterima baik oleh ayahnya dan siap menyuruh dia mempercepatkan pernikahannya nanti.

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"Muka laki tu pun dah nak sama dengan ayah" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut mengucapkan tahniah di atas pertunangannya itu. Malah, ramai juga yang menyifatkan wajahnya ada iras seperti penyanyi dan pelakon Ayda Jebat.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 390.4K views, 24.8K likes dan 325 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Kalau dah jodoh memang tak kemana kan. Mungkin ayah dia rasa dah tiba masa untuk anak dia berkahwin :)

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Terlalu Rindu Arwah Suami, Mesej Perbualan WhatsApp Wanita Ini Buat Ramai Sebak

Jodoh, ajal dan pertemuan semuanya telah ditetapkan oleh Tuhan

Sudah pasti, kehilangan orang yang kita sayang sememangnya perkara yang amat menyedihkan. Rasa rindu memang tidak dapat dibuang.Sama seperti video yang tular di TikTok ini memaparkan seorang wanita berkongsi mesej WhatsApp yang dihantar kepada arwah suaminya telah membuat ramai sebak.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @songmierae Alfatihah buatmu suamiku   Kasih tak sampai - Penyair Emosian

Mesej luah perasaan rindu pada arwah suami

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang wanita berkongsi mesej perbualan menerusi WhatsApp kepada suaminya pada Hari Raya Aidilfitri tempoh hari.Difahamkan, suaminya itu telah pun meninggal dunia. Perkara itu membuatkan dia merasa rindu kepada arwah suaminya dan meluahkannya menerusi WhatsApp kepadanya.

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"Ya Allah kak sebak saya. Saya tahu akak kuat kak, dia tnggu akak kat syurga" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut bersimpati kepada wanita itu dan mendoakan yang baik-baik buatnya.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 450.3K views, 21.9K likes dan 706 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Sedih baca mesej dia hantar tu, semoga arwah suaminya tenang di sana :)

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Awesome Canteen Has The Perfect Response To Racist Customer Who Says To Not Hire Indians

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Awesome Canteen, a popular restaurant in Taman Paramount, Petaling Jaya shared a recent encounter it had with a customer who made certain racist remarks

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On its Instagram Stories yesterday, 22 April, the restaurant wrote:"This person called our barista and told her that we should not hire any more Indian staff for reasons we are not clear of.""Regardless, there is no excuse to exhibit such racist and discriminatory behaviour in any setting. Awesome Canteen has a very clear stance on racism and we are against it."

Awesome Canteen wrote that it told the customer to leave and banned them from ever dining there again

"Racism has no place in our community and should anyone exhibit such behaviour; we will disallow you from dining in with us," it added in the statement, further emphasising that it does not tolerate any racist behaviour at the premises in future."Take careful note, Awesome Canteen is a safe space. There is no tolerance and no room at all for racist, homophobic, sexist behaviour regardless of the reason."Standing up for its employees, the restaurant also added that its staff "are not your workers nor are they your servants. They are people and deserve to be respected".

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Several netizens who agree with its sentiments have since commended the restaurant for how it handled the situation. "Well done, Awesome Canteen!" one person wrote in a repost. Another restaurant, Chipta 11A, reposted the Instagram Story and supported by saying, "We are with you on this."

A school in Johor recently came under fire for segregating students to co-curricular activities based on their race and gender:

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The notice said the school football club was open to Malay males only, while basketball was only for Chinese students.

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Selangor Royal Couple Shares Pics Of Their Rescued Cats Urging People To Be Compassionate

Selangor's royal couple has urged the public, especially in Selangor, not to neglect the responsibility of protecting stray animals, particularly cats and dogs, amidst the Movement Control Order (MCO)

In a statement issued on the official Facebook page of Royal Selangor Office, the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin expressed sadness and regret as there are still individuals and certain parties who deliberately treat the animals cruelly."It is very important for all of us to have compassion for these animals and share the responsibility to feed and protect them, whether as pets or when they are in their own habitat," said the royal couple.

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Leading by example, Sultan Sharafuddin and Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin have been keeping stray cats that have been neutered

"This includes Snowy, an abandoned cat that initially came to Sultan Sharafuddin's residence, four years ago to look for food, but was eventually adopted as a pet. Snowy is now Sultan Sharafuddin's favourite cat and has been his loyal companion," the statement said.

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Apart from Snowy, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, who is the Royal Patron of the Stray Free Selangor (SFS) campaign run by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA Selangor), has rescued more than 100 stray cats and she kept 30 of them, while the rest have been adopted.

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Sultan Sharafuddin has also ordered the local authorities to be more proactive and deal with the issue of stray animals holistically

According to the statement, Sultan Sharafuddin wants the local authorities to adopt the method used by Turkey as a model to handle innocent stray animals.Both Sultan Sharafuddin and Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin expressed hope that the public, in Selangor especially, will continue to instil compassion and love for these stray animals and care.

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Teacher Safely Delivers Baby In Classroom With The Help Of Principal And Colleagues

Earlier this week, a 29-year-old school teacher gave birth to a girl child inside her classroom with the help of her colleagues and the school principal acting as the midwives

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The teacher's name is Rabiatul Adawiyah Ibrahim, and she teaches at SMK Taman Desaminium in Seri Kembangan, Selangor

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When Rabiatul was hit by labour pains during her class, the principal and other teachers rushed over to help her

She safely gave birth to a 2.2kg girl at about 11.30am on Wednesday. Both mother and child were sent to the hospital later.

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Rabiatul's husband Raja Abdullah Raja Jusoh, also 29-year-old, said his wife was only due in two weeks and that he was shocked to receive a call from his wife

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“She called to say she was having labour pains but when I arrived at the school she had already given birth,” said Raja Abdullah, who teaches in another school. This is their third child.

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#OnlyInChina Does A Man Keep His Turtle In A KFC Burger

Mr. Li was walking through the Guangzhou airport security with a KFC burger in his bag

Man tries to smuggle pet turtle through china airport security using KFC burger.

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A MAN has attempted to smuggle his beloved pet turtle through airport security by hiding it in a KFC burger. On Monday, a man known only as Mr Li

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A MAN has attempted to smuggle his "beloved" pet turtle through airport security by hiding it in a KFC burger.

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On Monday, a man known only as Li was flying from China's Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to the capital Beijing, the South China Morning Post reported citing the Guangzhou Daily.

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But the airport security X-ray machine showed something not quite right with the burger

An X-ray of a turtle.
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As Mr Li's bag was passed through an X-ray machine, airport security officers noticed what were described as "odd protrusions" coming out of the burger which Li had packed in his bag.

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The airport's X-ray machine showed “suspicious corners” on what appeared to be a KFC sandwich package, according to the AFP.

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He then has one of the most peculiar conversations between an airport security and a passenger

Smelling a turtle, airport staff asked to take a closer look. "Sir, are you sure there are no turtles in your bag?" one bewildered agent inquired, according to a report in the Guangzhou Daily.

        telegraph.co.uk

"There’s no turtle in there, just a hamburger," Mr Li said, according to the report. "There’s nothing special to see inside."

        theaustralian.com.au

It's really a touching story between a man and his pet turtle

Li initially insisted there was "nothing but a burger" inside, but after persistent questioning admitted that the KFC package contained a tortoise. He said he came up with the trick because he wanted to travel with his "beloved tortoise".

        abc.net.au

But alas, they had to separate

Despite his affection for the animal, Li agreed to leave his pet with a friend while he was away in Beijing.

        malaysiandigest.com

In other random news, here is what a real turtle burger looks like

In other random news, this is what a real turtle burger looks like.

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‘Kasut Dari Ayah’ - Wanita Sebak Ayahnya Beri Hadiah Kasut Bayi Miliknya Ketika Kecil Dulu

Pada setiap majlis perkahwinan, pasangan pengantin seringkali akan menerima hadiah daripada kenalan serta keluarga terdekat

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Antara hadiah yang sering menjadi pilhan tetamu untuk diberikan kepada pengantin termasuklah set pinggan mangkuk, barang perkakas rumah dan lain-lain.Bagi mereka, selain boleh digunakan untuk jangka masa yang lama, hadiah juga boleh dianggap sebagai tanda ingatan serta keikhlasan buat si pengantin.Bahkan apa yang lebih penting, ia sedikit sebanyak mampu membantu pasangan pengantin untuk melalui kehidupan berumah tangga.

Namun seperti perkongsian wanita ini, dia telah menerima sebuah hadiah yang mempunyai nilai sentimental daripada seseorang yang sangat penting dalam hidupnya

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Dalam perkongsian yang dibuat pengguna Twitter bernama farahsyaza ini, dia berkata dirinya telah menerima hadiah berupa kasut daripada ayahnya ketika majlis bertandang 8 tahun lalu.Menurut wanita ini, kasut itu merupakan kasut yang telah dipakai olehnya sewaktu kecil dan 'hadiah' itu pada mulanya hanya diletakkan di dalam sebuah kotak kecil yang dibalut dengan kertas A4 tanpa sebarang nama.Sejak ia dikongsikan, kisah tersebut telah mendapat lebih daripada 5 ribu RTs.Bagi perkongsian penuh, boleh teruskan membaca di bawah:

Aku koyakkan kertas balutan hadiah tu, & kotak yg digunakan adalah kotak digital camera. Masa tu dah happy dah ingat dapat hadiah camera.. Tapi bila aku buka kotak tu, bukan camera isi dia.-- Tapi kasut baby. Aku kenal kasut ni. Ni kasut aku dulu — F S M (@farahsyaza) February 26, 2020

Ofcoz la family yg ada masa tu riuh rendah sebab org bagi aku hadiah kasut baby. Tapi masa tu aku dah menangis tak keluar suara... Pastu aku gigih jugak sebut 'Ini kasut Farah masa baby'. Semua terus slow down & emo sama..— F S M (@farahsyaza) February 26, 2020

Kat bawah kasut dlm kotak tu, ada satu surat. Tulisan yg sgt aku kenal - Tulisan AYAH.'Dari sekecil tapak kaki mu Anak ku, Ayah dan Ibu mendidik mengasuh dan memanjakan mu-Kini ayah ibu serta adik-adik menyerahkan tanggungjawap kepada suami mu--cont. pic.twitter.com/Re6psg0j1l— F S M (@farahsyaza) February 26, 2020

Cerita wanita ini, dia pada awalnya menyangka bahawa hadiah tersebut adalah sebiji kamera memandangkan ia diletak di dalam sebuah kotak kamera digital.Namun sangkaannya meleset apabila barang yang terisi di dalam kotak itu adalah sepasang kasut yang dipakai olehnya ketika kecil.Apa yang lebih menyentuh hati, di dalam kotak itu turut disertakan sepucuk surat daripada ayahnya dengan kata-kata yang sungguh mengharukan sehingga membuatkan dirinya sendiri merasa sebak.

... Kini ayah ibu serta adik-adik menyerahkan tanggungjawap kepada suami mu-Didikkanlah wahai F**z supaya berbahagia & diberkati Allah'.— F S M (@farahsyaza) February 26, 2020

2020 - Walaupon perkahwinan kami berhenti setakat ini shj, tapi hadiah ni tetap aku simpan sampai bila2.— F S M (@farahsyaza) February 26, 2020

Aku pernah berniat, kasut ni akan aku turunkan kepada zuriat aku kelak. InsyaAllah, aku percaya pada ketentuan Allah. 1 hari nanti, kalau aku punya rezeki utk menimang cahaya mata, this will be her/his 1st shoes InsyaAllah.— F S M (@farahsyaza) February 26, 2020

Di dalam thread tersebut, wanita ini berkata hadiah tersebut tetap akan disimpan sehingga bila-bila meskipun perkahwinannya sudah tamat ketika ini.Wanita ini dalam pada itu turut berkata, dia akan menurunkan kasut tersebut kepada zuriatnya jika diberikan rezeki kelak.

Terharunya baca kisah wanita ini. Tidak ada yang lebih berharga melainkan kasih sayang ibu bapa terhadap anak-anak.

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[GAMBAR & VIDEO] Kemalangan Dahsyat Treler Terbalik Dan Kereta Hancur Di Lebuh Raya

Sebuah treler pengangkut kenderaan yang membawa tujuh kereta baru Honda terbabas dan terbalik di laluan Bukit Tagar menghala ke utara

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Kejadian berlaku kira-kira jam 12 tengah hari itu turut mengakibatkan kesesakan jalan raya yang dahsyat sepanjang 5 kilometer.

Sumber berkata kejadian berlaku apabila treler tersebut tiba-tiba hilang kawalan dan merempuh sebuah kereta Mercedes Benz sebelum memasuki laluan bertentangan

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Treler berkenaan kemudian menghimpit ke bahu jalan sehingga memasuki arah bertentangan dan merempuh lagi sebuah kereta yang menghala ke selatan sebelum terbalik.

Walaubagaimanapun, tiada kemalangan jiwa atau mangsa yang tercedera dilaporkan. LAGI GAMBAR:

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Ini pula video yang sempat dirakam di tempat kejadian:

Kereta Bertaburan diatas jalan, Treler Bawa Kereta Honda terbalik di Lebuhraya PLUS di km421 dekat bukit tagar.Posted by Oomedianetworks on Tuesday, June 7, 2016

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7-Second Video Will Most Likely Land This 17-Year-Old in Jail

A 17-year-old recorded a video of himself kicking a cat

The video of Easley kicking the cat that was originally uploaded to Vine sparked fury among internet users.
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In the video the kitten appears to be unharmed and stands up immediately after landing on the grass.
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People on 4chan began tracking him down and got hold of his address, mobile number and link to his sister's Facebook page

Somehow they managed to get hold of his address, mobile number and a link to his sister's Facebook page, which they published on two different Pastebin accounts.

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If sentenced, Walter Easley now faces 60-day sentence in jail for his 7-second video

Easley, 17, of Cordova South Carolina, was arrested Monday, 19 Aug 2013 and faced a court magistrate Tuesday after a 7-second video of him abusing a cat set off on 4chan, an image-based bulletin board.

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Other animals at Easley's home were taken into custody

Officials from Orangeburg County Animal Control examined the animal, which was not reported to be injured and other animals at Easley's home were taken into custody as well.

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ZTE Shows Off Its Very Own Modular Phone Named Eco-Mobius At CES 2014

After Motorola made waves back in October when it announced Project Ara, now ZTE is showing off its own modular phone concept, named the Eco-Mobius at CES 2014

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Here at CES, ZTE is showing off its own modular phone concept, named the Eco-Mobius.

        theverge.com

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ZTE's effort has a goal that's similar to Motorola's Project Ara: Allow consumers to upgrade their phones one piece at a time, which will reduce the amount of perfectly good components that end up in the trash.

        slashgear.com

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The Verge is reporting that ZTE's model on display is locked behind glass, and the 'representatives would not remove it from its tomb for a close look'

Although, according to The Verge, the concept does show how users could replace the camera, battery, display, and "core" modules.

        phonedog.com

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The core includes separate modules for the processor, RAM, storage, and graphics processor.

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The parts attach to the phone using a magnetic connection and are easy to snap out and back into place

It's an extremely attractive design. All of the components are snapped together inside of a clear plastic case that conveniently exposes how modular the phone is.

        phonedog.com

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However, that's all the Eco-Mobius is for now — it's just an impressive design.

        slashgear.com

As far as a public launch goes, ZTE says that it's currently just researching Eco-Mobius and modular smartphones and that it has no concrete plans to unleash its project on the public

As a design concept, this is merely a visual look at what ZTE imagines a modular phone could look like in the future.

        theverge.com

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A representative at ZTE's booth was clear that the company was not developing the phone, though engineers may be working towards addressing the numerous difficulties that must be overcome before a phone like this ever becomes a reality.

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[VIDEO] Bidan Minta Ibu Hembus Nafas Masa Bersalin, Tapi Suami Pula Ikut Tiup-Tiup

Follow kami di Telegram, jadi antara yang terawal untuk dapatkan berita dan artikel-artikel menarik di SAYS Seismik.

Melahirkan anak bukan sesuatu perkara yang mudah, bagi ibu di luar sana pasti sudah menyiapkan diri untuk mengharungi detik cemas itu

Walaupun rasa takut dan gementar semasa hendak melahirkan bayi, tetapi perkara itu perlu diharungi dengan pelbagai teknik. Sebagai contoh, teknik hembusan nafas sangat penting untuk memudahkan semasa meneran. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di Instagram yang memaparkan seorang ibu bersungguh-sungguh untuk meneran tetapi suaminya pula telah menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Novelita Damanik (@bidan_novel)

Suami pula yang tiup-tiup bila si isteri gigih hembus nafas

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan pasangan suami isteri itu sedang berada di hospital untuk mengharungi detik cemas melahirkan bayi pertama mereka.Bidan di hospital itu dilihat sangat tenang semasa menyuruh si ibu untuk menghembus nafas supaya senangkan proses meneran. Lebih menghiburkan lagi apabila suaminya dilihat ikut meniup-niup tanda menyokong isterinya.

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"Tengok suami tiup-tiup, aku yang tengok ni pun ikut tiup" - Netizen

Sementara itu, hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat si suami ikut meniup. Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu telah meraih 97K tontonan, 6K tanda suka dan 218 komen di Instagram. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Instagram:

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Supportive betul suami dia, siap ikut tiup lagi. Mungkin nervous kot! :D

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

A 59-year-old teacher is trying his best to conduct online classes for his students despite not being very technology-savvy

The teacher's son, Wee Cher Wei, wrote a heartwarming Facebook post on Tuesday, 24 November, showing how his dad, who should be retiring in six to seven months, is still putting in a lot of effort to teach online while schools are closed during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Kedah.Wee shared with SAYS that his father has been a teacher for over 34 years since 1986 and is currently teaching Technical Communication Graphics, or Technical Drawing, in a secondary school in Alor Setar.

Mr Wee teaching in class before the pandemic.
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Wee shared on Facebook that his father had actually video called him a while ago for help to fix his old laptop

When Wee realised that his father was actually trying to fix his age-old laptop for work, he could not help but tease his old man."I asked him why did he still need to put in so much effort when he is retiring soon. Show face can already what?" Wee joked to his father.However, the son said his father never listened to his quips and instead urged him to quickly settle the job. Finally though, Wee told his father that the laptop could not be saved.

Not the one to give up easily, the teacher then borrowed his daughter's laptop and asked for help to install some software on it

When the set-up was all done, Wee said his sister sent him a picture of their father a few days later carrying out his classes and drawing for his students online."This morning, my sister sent me this photo and to be honest, I felt ashamed with what I said," Wee wrote, sharing a picture of his father's new work station.

Image via Wee Cher Wei (Facebook)

Wee said he feels absolutely proud of his father's dedication and passion for his career even though he teases him a lot

"As an old man who knows nothing about IT, he has done whatever he can to teach, to help, and to guide his students during this tough period, not knowing how many of them are actually paying attention," the proud son wrote."I remember he once told me, he didn't care how many students were actually paying attention to his class. But if there was one among them who will do well in an exam or in life, he would feel happy enough."Wee concluded that even if his father was not the best teacher in the world, he was sure that he is one of the good ones, just like how he has always been a good father to his family.

Image via Wee Cher Wei (Provided to SAYS)

The touching post has garnered over 51,000 likes and has been shared over 21,000 times on Facebook with everyone commending Wee's dad for his ingenuity and commitment

"I'm sure your dad was one of the those teachers who was the best and kept their students happy when he teaches. He must be the type of teacher who helps students chase their dreams," complimented a Facebook user.

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Other teachers also chimed in with how hard they have been working too, with one saying, "Thank you for sharing this story. I'm a teacher too. I have to work, regardless of the weekends, for the success of my Form 5 students."

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Meanwhile, many other netizens showed appreciation for Mr Wee's work set-up."Oh my god, look at his gadgets. This can make an IT engineer cry. I salute you, sir. Amazing teacher," said a netizen.

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[VIDEO] Gelagat Kucing Ini Pandai 'Bersopan Santun' Minta Makanan Buat Ramai Geram. Comel!

Bagi setiap pencinta kucing pastinya tidak akan bosan melihat telatah haiwan comel ini

Ada saja gelagatnya yang sering mencuri tumpuan ramai di laman sosial, tambahan lagi jika kucing itu pandai membuat memek muka atau meniru gaya manusia.Sama seperti video yang tular di laman aplikasi TikTok ini apabila seekor kucing pandai meminta makanan kepada tuannya telah menjadi perhatian warganet.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @zackasyraf1909 Pandai mintak makanan  original sound  - Zackasyrf

Buat gaya macam minta tolong dan tepuk tangan selepas tuan suruh minta makanan

Video berdurasi 12 saat itu memaparkan kucing berwarna kelabu tersebut sedang duduk di hadapan tuannya menunggu masa untuk makan.Namun, ia kemudiannya telah disuruh tuannya untuk membuat gaya bagaimana hendak meminta makanan. Ia terus membuat memek muka seolah-olah faham dengan arahan tuannya. Kemudian dengan spontan kucing gebu itu merapatkan kedua-dua belah kaki kiri dan kanannya seperti meminta tolong. Gayanya yang comel seperti menepuk tangan itu membuatkan tuannya ketawa kecil dan teruja kerana mempunyai kucing yang bijak seperti itu.

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"Comelnya cerdik pula tu, kucing aku reti mengiau tak sudah mintak makanan" - Warganet

Susulan tularnya video tersebut yang kini meraih sehingga 332.6K views, 40.6K likes dan 1.1K shares di TikTok, rata-rata warganet turut cair dan terhibur melihat aksi comel kucing kelabu itu.Boleh dikatakan majoritinya meninggalkan komen tidak henti-henti memuji kecomelan si bulus tersebut yang bijak dan sopan santun.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Nak bela kucing macam ni jugak lah. Bukan main bersopan santun lagi ya cik meow :D


MACC: Officers In 5 M'sian Banks Arrested For Helping Scammers Steal RM1 Million A Day

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Officials from five major local banks are said to be in cahoots with international scammers. Within months, they illegally transferred up to RM200 million overseas through investment scam syndicates.

According to Sinar Harian, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating the bank officials for helping two citizens from the UK suspected of masterminding an international fraud network.Citing anonymous sources, Sinar Harian reported that the five banks played a role by opening "transit" accounts to be used by syndicates for the process of transferring large sums of money abroad."Each of these officers is believed to have received approximately RM1,000 for each bank account that is successfully opened without following the procedure. These accounts are used for transit as the syndicate will transfer the money into a 'real' account. The transit account will be wiped out within three months," Sinar Harian quoted one of the sources as saying in its exclusive report today, 16 March."In addition to these five banks, seven 'dummy' companies used by the syndicate are also on MACC's radar. All these banks and companies are in the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur and Penang," it reported.

At least 20 employees of the five major banks, including auditors and frontline officers, reportedly facilitated the international scammers

New Straits Times reported that the bank officers were also reported to have kept a blind eye on suspicious transaction reports that were flagged on the bank accounts.According to the New Straits Times report, there were about 20 to 30 bank accounts set up and the international scammers would close and reopen new accounts every three months.Most of the victims identified so far are from Australia and the UK.The banks in question are under investigation by MACC for corporate liability.

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Apart from Malaysia, the scammers were also active in Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, and the UK

"The initial investigation believes the syndicate was able to make transactions of around RM1 million per day and RM200 million within three months," Sinar Harian reported the MACC source as saying.According to New Straits Times, MACC said the syndicates had bribed various enforcement authorities in the country to enable their operations to continue unhindered since 2019.Last month, MACC raided 24 premises in Klang Valley and Penang without involving the police and nabbed 10 syndicate members that included nationals from Australia, the UK, South Africa, and the Philippines.

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Sabah Punter Who Hit RM17.5 Million Jackpot Says Will Donate Some Winnings To Frontliners

A lucky punter who has been buying lottery tickets every now and then for the past 20 years has won RM17.5 million from Toto 4D Jackpot 1

According to New Straits Times, the winner is a 71-year-old businessman from Sabah.He bought a System 8 Lucky Pick ticket on 15 November and brought home a whopping RM17,534,807.75 thanks to his winning numbers — 6624 and 2293.He also won an additional prize amounting to RM2,016.When he went to collect his prize, he told Sports Toto his winnings were an unexpected windfall amidst the challenging time caused by the COVID-19 pandemic."My wife and I began playing lottery games 20 years ago, but we are not hardcore punters so we only bet when we feel good and lucky," said the now millionaire septuagenarian. "My wife is my goddess of fortune as she was the one who told me to buy the Lucky Pick ticket on that day."

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He promised to donate a part of his winnings to people who struggle to make ends meet during this pandemic, as well as to frontliners

"We decided to use part of the winnings to help the people in Sabah who are badly affected by the pandemic by donating to charitable groups and frontliners who have been working tirelessly to keep us safe," he said.

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The senior citizen added he realised he hit the jackpot after checking the draw results through his phone the next day.

Meanwhile, a separate winner from Kuala Lumpur won RM5.3 million with her winning numbers 5056 and 3421

The 53-year-old winner bought the numbers on 28 November."I don't bet regularly, thus I feel that I am really lucky to win the jackpot," she said, adding that the winning numbers are the numbers she would always bet on.She said she will save the money for a rainy day.

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BN Reportedly Transferred A 4.5-Hectare Land For The RTS Project To Johor Sultan For RM0

A tract of land in Bukit Chagar meant for the Rapid Transit System (RTS) from Johor Bahru to Singapore is reportedly "in the name" of Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, reported Malaysiakini.
The land was supposed to be owned by the Federal government.

According to Malaysiakini's report, the 4.5-hectare land in Bukit Chagar was transferred to the Johor ruler on 19 November 2017 under Barisan Nasional administration.The Johor ruler paid RM0 in quit rent, Malaysiakini reported citing a land search.The news portal reported that while the Johor government was supposed to transfer the land in Bukit Chagar to the Federal Land Commissioner in 2010, the said transfer never happened and the land eventually ended up in the hands of the Johor ruler.This transfer of Bukit Chagar land was in exchange for federal land in Tanjung Puteri for the construction of the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex.

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Now, in order for the current Federal Government to acquire the land which it was supposed to own, Putrajaya would have to fork out around RM495 million in compensation to the Johor Sultan

Following media reports that the 4.5-hectare piece of land in Bukit Chagar for the RTS project was transferred to the Sultan of Johor during the reign of the Barisan Nasional government, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir was quoted during a press conference, saying that the government will demand the land if a transfer really did take place."We will demand the (return of) the land. If there was a transfer by any parties, they must go through the due process. We have not received the full report, just rumours from the press that the land was taken by the Sultan of Johor," said Tun Dr Mahathir.

Johor Mentri Besar Dr Sahruddin Jamal speaks to PM Tun Dr Mahathir at his office in Putrajaya 3 May.
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Tun Dr Mahathir, however, said that they will buy back the plot of land from the Johor Sultan only if he had paid for it, otherwise, there is no need to buy it back as it belongs to the Government

			If he has paid, of course, we have to buy back. But if he hasn't paid, we won't buy back, it is our land.
        Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir.

"We require that land for the purpose of building necessary buildings."I don't think his royal highness would have just seized the land. We will have to file claims for the land," Tun Dr Mahathir said while pointing out that the RTS will not be able to solve the traffic congestion between Johor Baru and Singapore.

The RTS project is presently stalled due to the land issue

According to reports, Putrajaya has until September 2019 before going back to Singapore on how it wishes to proceed with the project, which is also a bilateral issue.Currently, the disputed land is being used as a public parking lot.

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These 10 Children in Asia Will Make You Feel Grateful

#01. Young Chinese girl who works 12 hours a day in a brick factory

Zhang Qianqian a young girl in Guizou City who works 12 hours a day in a brick factory
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#02. Rustam working in a cotton field

Rustam working in the cotton field
We sleep and eat directly on the floor. They give us some bread and sugar in the morning and a meagre soup in the evening. We have to work endless hours until we harvest 80 kilograms of cotton every day!
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#03. Young children collecting usable waste from one of the biggest landfill sites in the Philippines

Most of the families in Payatas choose not to send their kids to school due to lack of finances.  Instead, they let their kids help them scavenging to add to their family income.  An individual only gets 50 to 100 pesos a day about $2 per head, thus the more family member working the higher the income they get.
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#04. 13 year old children working on a construction site

Indian children working at a construction site near the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi
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#05. Hands of 8 year old boy working in rickshaw parts making factory

Hands of 8-year-old Munna while working in a rickshaw parts making factory. He works 10 hours a day and gets 8 USD for a month.
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#06. 7 year old child collecting steaming rubbish heap on a cold winter morning

7-year-old Jasmine collects rubbish from a steaming rubbish heap on a cold winter morning. She earns money to support her family by scavenging for items on the Kajla rubbish dump.
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#07. Young boy making metal components

A young laborer making metal components at a factory. Dhaka . Bangladesh
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#08. Child working in silver cooking pot factory

Jainal works in silver cooking pot factory. He is 11 years old. He has been working in this factory for three years. His work starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. For his work he gets 700 taka (10 USD) for a month.
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#09. Child carrying unbaked bricks

Scenes like this remain a fact of life in India, despite a longtime ban on hard labor by children.
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#10. Young girl selling popcorn on Bihar streets

Indian law already prohibits the employment of children under 14 in "hazardous" industries. Yet child labor remains widespread in India, despite the country's emerging economic power.

At least 12 million Indian children work instead of going to school, according to government estimates. Advocacy groups say the real figure could be as high as 60 million.
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