7 Malaysians Recall That One Time They Were "Caught" For Eating During Ramadhan

The time of Ramadhan has come around where we will soon smell lemang and rendang on the streets. But, first comes puasa.

With the diversity of Malaysians brings many mixed locals who often get mistaken for practicing puasa. Even for those who do and for whatever reason can't practice it (ie. sick, on period, etc), they might often get questioned.

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We spoke to seven Malaysians who shared their funny experiences of getting in "trouble" for not fasting during this time of the month

1. Zoe, the baju kurung mistake, 24

When I was in high school I would wear the baju kurung uniform because it was more comfortable compared to the pinafore. There was one day when I was walking to get some lunch after school and I passed by a few policemen. I nodded and smiled at them. They said 'Hello' and asked me where I was going. I told them I was going to the mamak for lunch and they immediately got upset."Makan??!? You nak pergi makan?!??"I was really confused."Uh, ye encik. Nak pergi makan.""Bagi IC! Bagi IC!"Still puzzled, I handed over my IC and they both inspected it."OOHHHHHHHH Cinaaa.... Patut ah! Sorry cik, sorry cik."

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2. Abhishek, the long wait, 26

My wife and I once went to a restaurant during puasa for dinner. It was around 6.15pm when we arrived and ordered our food. Usually the food comes super fast but for some reason, this time it didn't. By 6.45pm we were starving, so we called the waiters and asked them where our food was. They said, "Oh, it's coming."It still hadn't arrived by 7pm. Then, we called the waiters again and this time a really nice boss came around. We asked again where our food was coz we had been waiting for 45 minutes. He was like, "Oh don't worry your food will come before buka puasa". When we told him that we weren't fasting, he quickly apologised and brought our food in under a minute. Turned out, our food had already been made and they didn't serve it to us because they assumed we were puasa-ing. :D

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3. Yana, I'm-bleeding-go-away, 20

A few years ago, I went to a restaurant for lunch with my cousin during Ramadhan. It was "that time of the month" for both of us. But when the waiter came to take our orders, he started giving us attitude. He asked for our identification cards (IC). Unfortunately, I didn't bring my IC that day. So, I told him the truth. I have never seen anyone turn so red in his life! He quickly took our orders and walked away as fast as he could.Let's just say, we might have taught him a very invaluable lesson that day :D Please, MYOB.

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4. Michelle, the pretzel-lover, 32

It was my day off and my day started off pretty good. The sun was bright, clouds were big and fluffy, temperature was perfect for a stroll. Yeap. Perfect, even for Malaysian standards. I decided to drive to Bangsar to check out the lovely boutiques there.Traffic was clear, I found a parking spot immediately after I turned into the mall, and it was right at the entrance to the mall. Nice. I have a thing for pretzels so I got myself one. My strides were confident, and they had a beat.Suddenly, I felt two quick taps on my right shoulder. I turned and saw a police officer who asked, "Mmmm bestnyer~ sedap tak?" To which I replied, "Best giler!"Then the officer smiled and said, "Boleh nampak. Makan lagi la. I tak tau la macam mana budak-budak sekarang ni tak puasa lagi."I was startled. Wait what? Budak-budak? He thinks I look young! Gold star!But wait. What? Puasa? I laughed then I told him that I was not fasting and that I'm Catholic. He was surprised and said I looked very much like a Malay and he apologised. He left really quickly after that but I think it was probably out of embarrassment.My day was still pretty good. That incident was kind of funny though. I'd always be reminded of that one time I was stopped by a police officer about a pretzel.

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5. Zue, the cookie batter thief, 25

There was this one time when I was eight or nine, I was helping my aunt make Raya cookies. I'd sneak some of the batter out of the house and munch on it. Some older kids saw me but I caught them eating too so we both had an agreement not to tell anyone. ;)

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6. Natalie, the expat, 26

I was in a fast food restaurant during Ramadhan once for lunch. I went to the counter and ordered myself a burger. The whole time, the staff kept asking if I wanted it bungkus and I kept saying no, I want to eat here. They gave me my food with really concerned looks on their faces. When I sat down and took a big bite out of my burger, the store manager came up to me and started speaking really fast in Malay, which I couldn't really understand. All I understood was 'Islam', 'puasa', and 'tak boleh makan.' That's when I realised that the manager thought I was Muslim and I was openly eating in public. When I told him that I wasn't Muslim, he apologised and left me alone. The best part is because of that, I got extra free fries five minutes into my meal. Yay! :D

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7. Kevin, the head smack, 45

I was out having my dinner one day at the mamak when a stranger approached me and smacked the back of my head with his hand. I looked up at him stunned. He asked me why I was eating. I said, "I'm not a Muslim." He didn't believe me until I took my identification card out and showed it to him. Now, I'm a little worried for my head every time I eat out at this time of the month. :P

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The Family In That Viral BBC Interview Reveals Their Side Of The Story For The First Time

Last week, when professor Robert Kelly appeared live on the BBC to discuss the impeachment of South Korea's President, the East Asian affairs expert did not expect to become the unexpected viral sensation of the year

But that's exactly what happened, thanks, in parts, to the swagger displayed by his four-year-old daughter who entered the room and marched up to her father's desk.

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Now the professor and his family, who have delighted millions of people on the Internet, are speaking for the first time to talk about the story behind the "comedy of errors"

The reason his two children were able to barge into his study in their apartment in Busan, South Korea, is because the professor forgot to lock the door to his home-office

Professor Robert Kelly's wife, Kim Jung-A, while speaking to The Wall Street journal, explained, "Most of the time they come back to me after they find the locked door. But they didn’t. And then I saw the door was open. It was chaos for me.""I made this minor mistake that turned my family into YouTube stars," the professor told the Wall Street Journal, adding, "It’s pretty ridiculous."

People who saw the interview wondered as to why the professor didn't get up from his desk and picked up the children, assuming that he was probably in his underwear

However, the professor has shot down the theory in a follow-up interview with the BBC."Yes, I was wearing pants," he joked in a follow-up interview with the BBC on Tuesday (in fact, the professor who was dressed smartly, in a jacket and tie, was wearing jeans, according to The Wall Street Journal).

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Speaking about his four-year-old daughter's swagger, the professor said that the reason she was in such a "hippity-hoppity mood" because she had come home after celebrating her birthday  earlier that day at kindergarten

According to his follow-up interview with The Wall Street Journal, the professor described his reaction as a mixture of surprise, embarrassment and amusement but also love and affection. He said that he and his wife weren't mad at the children and they didn't scold them."I mean it was terribly cute,” the professor said, adding "I saw the video like everybody else. My wife did a great job cleaning up a really unanticipated situation as best she possibly could... It was funny. If you watch the tape I was sort of struggling to keep my own laughs down. They're little kids and that’s how things are."

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[TERKINI] Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Pemulihan Dilanjutkan Sehingga 31 Disember 2020

Kerajaan mengumumkan untuk menyambung Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Pemulihan (PKPP) bermula 1 September ini sehingga 31 Disember ini

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Keputusan itu diumumkan Perdana Menteri, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin menerusi perutusan khas yang disiarkan secara langsung di stesen televisyen sebentar tadi.Beliau berkata, kerajaan masih memerlukan mekanisme undang-undang untuk meneruskan usaha mencegah dan mengawal penularan wabak Covid-19."Justeru, demi kepentingan saudara saudari sekalian, kerajaan memutuskan PKPP dilanjutkan sehingga 31 Disember 2020."Dengan pelanjutan tempoh PKPP, tindakan penguatkuasaan di bawah Akta Pencegahan dan Pengawalan Penyakit Berjangkit 1988 atau Akta 342 masih boleh diambil."Ini adalah untuk memastikan semua pihak mematuhi Prosedur Operasi Standard (SOP) dan protokol kesihatan yang ditetapkan," katanya.

PKPP telah dilaksanakan sejak 10 Jun lalu dan sepatutnya berakhir 31 Ogos ini

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Malaysia melaksanakan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) bermula 18 Mac lalu bagi membendung penularan wabak Covid-19.Kerajaan kemudian mula melonggarkan PKP pada 4 Mei, dengan mengumumkan PKP bersyarat (PKPB) yang kemudian beralih ke PKPP bermula 10 Jun lalu.Sebelum ini Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) dilaporkan mengesyorkan PKPP dilanjutkan sehingga jangkitan Covid-19 di negara ini terkawal selepas ia akan tamat pada 31 Ogos ini.

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"Jaga-Jaga Kening Tu" - Misai Lelaki Ini Hilang Masa Review Mask Buat Ramai Terkejut

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Penjagaan muka sememangnya sangat penting kepada kaum wanita dan lelaki

Pemakaian skincare bukan saja terhad kepada kaum wanita, malah kaum lelaki juga boleh mengamalkannya dalam kehidupan seharian supaya muka lebih bersih. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok apabila seorang lelaki cuak kerana misainya hilang semasa buat review mask telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

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Tarik kuat sangat sampai misai melekat sekali dengan mask

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang lelaki sedang membuat review tentang sebuah jenama mask yang tidak diketahui. Sedang asyik merakam cara pemakaian mask, dia dilihat ingin membersihkan mukanya dengan menanggalkan mask yang dipakai. Dia dilihat menarik mask itu dengan kuat sehinggakan misainya hilang. Lantas, dia merasa cuak sambil riak mukanya seperti hendak menangis. Namun, dia meneruskan untuk menanggalkan masknya dengan berhati-hati tambahan lagi di bahagian kening.

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"Nasib baik kau tak letak dekat kening dik, botak jugak kening nanti" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 239K tontonan, 6K tanda suka dan 300 komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan lelaki itu. Malah, ramai juga yang bersimpati dengannya. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Lain kali jangan letak kat bahagian misai dik, dah macam kena wax dah :'D

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SELANGOR #PRU13: Hannah Yeoh Makes History Today

Hannah Yeoh is sworn in as first female State speaker in Malaysia

Subang Jaya State Assemblyman YB Hannah Yeoh being sworn in, she is the first female State speaker in Malaysia
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Subang Jaya assemblyman Hannah Yeoh was sworn in as the Speaker of the Selangor state assembly Friday morning.
She becomes Malaysia's first woman state Speaker

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Hannah Yeoh made history of sorts by not only becoming the first woman Speaker of a state assembly but the youngest to be appointed to the post.

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Seri Setia assemblyman Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad was sworn in as deputy Speaker during the ceremony.

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30 May: Hannah Yeoh is the youngest and first ever woman to be appointed Speaker for the Selangor legislative assembly

Subang Jaya assemblyman Hannah Yeoh has been appointed as Speaker for the Selangor legislative assembly while Seri Setia assemblyman Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad is the deputy speaker.

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She made history by not only becoming the first woman Speaker of a state assembly but the youngest to be appointed to the post. Yeoh & Nik Nazmi Nik will be installed on 12 June.

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Yeoh and Nik Nazmi, both of whom read law in university, are second-term assemblymen, having successfully defended their seats which they won in the 2008 general election.

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PKR to appoint new names for Selangor exco

PKR may nominate an entirely new line-up to represent the party in the Selangor state exco.
As the party won the fewest seats in the state in the recent general election compared to its Pakatan Rakyat allies, PAS and DAP, it has given up one of its exco positions.

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Dr Xavier Jayakumar and Elizabeth Wong have accepted the possibility that they may not be reappointed to the Selangor state executive council (Exco).

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Dr Xavier said the new exco line-up should be announced by the end of this week, adding that the swearing-in ceremony was expected to be held early next week.

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Khalid Ibrahim says 3:3:4 exco line-up formula for PKR:DAP:PAS

Tony Pua said the consensus arrived was for DAP to have four exco posts, PAS three and the speaker posts, while PKR will take three exco posts and the Menteri Besar post.
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The Selangor State Executive Council (Exco) will be represented by four candidates from PAS and three each from PKR and DAP, said Mentri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.

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The 3:3:4 (PKR: DAP: PAS) formula is based on the parties' showing in 13th general election on May 5, which saw PAS and DAP each winning 15 state seats and PKR 14.

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The DAP is unhappy and puzzled over the distribution of the Selangor executive council positions, claiming that Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim had earlier promised the party four seats instead of three as announced recently.

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Tony Pua said the consensus arrived was for DAP to have four exco posts, PAS three and the speaker posts, while PKR will take three exco posts and the Menteri Besar post. Pua said the party was surprised by Khalid’s statement because this is not what the coalition had agreed upon.

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The candidates for the exco were presented to the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah on Friday, including alternative candidates.

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DAP says Teng Chang Khim and Ean Yong are confirmed as state excos

Ean Yong is Seri Kembangan assemblyman.
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Teng Chang Khim

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DAP has confirmed that former Selangor speaker and Sungai Pinang assemblyperson Teng Chang Khim has been chosen to represent the party on the Selangor executive council.

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DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng said the other positions in the Selangor exco are still being discussed, and announcements will be made when a final decision has been reached.

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“DAP ADUN Sungai Pinang Teng Chang Khim and Seri Kembangan ADUN Ean Yong Hian Wah are confirmed two of the DAP Selangor state excos with the rest pending announcement after discussions with Pakatan Rakyat (PR) Selangor component parties,” Lim said in a statement.

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"Teng has requested that he be allowed to switch from the state speaker's post to state exco member and I have acceded to his request.
"Ean Yong will be retained as Selangor state exco for a second term," said Lim in a statement on Friday.

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Khalid's first duty as MB is to solve water issues

Newly re-appointed Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim has made resolving the state's water issue his first priority, saying a letter will be sent to the prime minister tomorrow over the Langat 2 treatment plant impasse.

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He said the state government was committed towards solving the problem by restructuring the water industry in line with the construction of the Langat 2 project, so that the industry would not be handled separately by the related parties.

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"My focus in the near future is to restructure the state's water services industry. I have prepared a letter to the prime minister and I hope he will give a positive response," he said, adding that the letter would be delivered today.

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His immediate goal is to help realise the Prime Minister’s call for national reconcialition by restructuring the state’s water services industry.

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Khalid Ibrahim sworn in for his second term as MB

After a week of speculation, Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim finally received his appointment letter from Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah this morning and was sworn in for his second term as state mentri besar.

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He arrived at Istana Alam Shah in Klang around 9.40am and greeted guests before the swearing-in ceremony at Balairung Seri.
Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah arrived around 10am for the ceremony, presenting Khalid with his appointment letter.

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He took his oaths of office before Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah at the Istana Alam Shah in Klang.
Khalid's political secretary Faekah Husin said members of royalty, state government-linked companies and heads of state agencies were present.

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"The exco line-up is already prepared. We target two weeks at the latest and a week at the earliest for the new exco to be appointed,” Khalid Ibrahim said.

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Khalid Ibrahim to be sworn in as Selangor MB tomorrow

Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim is expected to be sworn in as the Selangor Menteri Besar tomorrow, putting an end to the week-long speculation within Pakatan Rakyat on who would hold the post.

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A source close to the Mentri Besar's Office said Khalid would begin his second term as mentri besar after taking his oath before Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.

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According to the source Khalid is scheduled to have an audience with the Sultan today, during which the Tuanku is expected to advise him on several issues.

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Meanwhile, political analysts say whoever chosen to be menteri besar by the opposition pact's leadership should put aside political differences and work with the Federal Government to resolve issues affecting residents.

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PKR deputy president Azmin Ali said the decision on who would be the Selangor Menteri Besar lies ultimately with the Sultan of Selangor and he will respect it totally.

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“When the palace decides, all of us will have to accept it and I will uphold it 100% that is my style.
“Just like when the decision was made in 2008 (to appoint Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim to the MB's post), I defended him all the way,” he said, adding that Pakatan also wanted to honor its manifesto.

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Azmin Ali says he wants a strong MB to represent Selangor

[FULL STORY] Azmin Ali said he is not leaving PKR and does not want the Selangor MB post. Stories of him wanting the Selangor MB post was a rumour, he will not betray the trust of the people.

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PKR deputy president Azmin has denied that he is after the post of Selangor Mentri Besar. "If I wanted it, I would have been Selangor MB in 2008," Azmin

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Azmin Ali Says He Does Not Want The Selangor MB Post
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He also refused to voice his support or otherwise for Khalid Ibrahim as Selangor menteri besar, stressing that he would stick by the party’s decision.

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Azmin said Selangor should be led by someone decisive and with a clear vision, given that Pakatan won the general election by an overwhelming majority of 40 seats against BN's 12 seats.

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PKR deputy president Azmin Ali said the next Selangor Mentri Besar should not be a “lame duck” who allows himself to be led by others.

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"We received a strong mandate not only in Selangor but at the federal level. The people need a stronger leadership. I want a strong MB to represent PKR and PR in Selangor," he said.

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Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim likely to stay on as Menteri Besar

Malaysia's richest state Selangor is likely to see Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim stay on as Menteri Besar.

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PKR’s Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim will remain as Selangor mentri besar as he has been endorsed by the DAP and PAS, the two Pakatan Rakyat (PR) parties that form the majority in the state assembly, a source said today.

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A senior PR leader, who did not want to be named, said PKR, the DAP and PAS have agreed on Khalid leading the country’s wealthiest state after the pact’s stellar performance in Selangor in Election 2013.

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“Khalid should continue as mentri besar after leading Pakatan to a resounding victory in the recent elections by winning a two-thirds majority with 44 out of 56 state seats," Lim Kit Siang.

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“PAS never asked for the position and we have no intention of doing so. We have decided to maintain (Khalid). Wait for the announcement in a week's time,” PAS secretary-general Datuk Mustafa Ali .

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For Selangor residents, hopes are high for a leader who can ensure benefits for the people and that Selangor remains as the most developed state in Malaysia.

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Mainstream media asks who will be Selangor's next Menteri Besar?

Pakatan Rakyat has won 44 of 56 state seats in Selangor, allowing them to form state government.

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Pakatan has not decided who will lead the Selangor state government - previously manned by PKR man Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim - and indeed, if he will come from PKR.
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Pakatan has not decided who will lead the state government - previously manned by PKR man Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim - and indeed, if he will come from PKR.

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Mr Khalid said that Pakatan top leaders will make a decision within a week.
"The decision has not been made (yet)," he told reporters.

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However, it isn't anyone's game - it's a simple battle between two men: the caretaker MB Khalid, and PKR firebrand Azmin Ali.

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Azmin, who is PKR deputy president, is allegedly gunning for the position of MB and has been after it for years.

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The highly-publicised spat between him and Khalid's political secretary Faekah Husin is touted as proof of the rivalry between Khalid and Azmin.

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Bekas Pesuruhjaya Pas Selangor Datuk Dr Hasan Mohamed Ali berkata pakatan DAP-PKR-Pas di Selangor harus memberi peluang kepada Pas meneraju kerajaan negeri itu kali ini.

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"PKR dah ada peluang lima tahun lepas, bagilah peluang kepada Pas. PKR kena berjiwa besar," Bekas Pesuruhjaya Pas Selangor Datuk Dr Hasan Mohamed Ali berkata.

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What to look forward for in Selangor

What to look forward for in Selangor after the 13th General Elections.
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Selangor remains in Pakatan Rakyat's favour

Pakatan Rakyat has retained its grip on Selangor with an improved majority. As at 3am, 53 of the 56 state seats had been announced, with Pakatan 41 and BN 12.

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The PR coalition of PKR, the DAP and PAS now controls 17 parliamentary seats with PKR having nine, and the DAP and PAS four each.

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BN now holds five parliamentary seats in Selangor, namely Sabak Bernam, Sungai Besar, Tanjong Karang, Kuala Selangor and Hulu Selangor.

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PR won eight more seats compared to the 36 seats it secured in the 2008 polls. The number of seats won by BN declined to only 12 this year from 20 in 2008.

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Selangor also saw the DAP maintain its grip on Puchong (Gobind Singh Deo), PJ Utara (Tony Pua) and Klang (Charles Santiago). Newcomer Ong Kian Ming also managed to ward off BN’s Datuk Yap Pian Hon.

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Asked if PKR deputy president Azmin Ali would succeed Khalid as Mentri Besar, he said Pakatan would decide who would lead the state government.

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Thousands throng Kelana Jaya Stadium for Pakatan Rakyat's Mega Ceramah

Thousands throng Kelana Jaya Stadium for Pakatan Rakyat's Mega Ceramah
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Public holiday on Monday for Selangor

The Selangor government has declared May 6 as a public holiday to facilitate residents in Selangor who are returning to their respective home states to vote for the 13th general election this Sunday.

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Monday has been declared as a public holiday for Selangor.
Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim said the decision was made for the convenience of voters, who would go to the polls tomorrow.

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“The public holiday is given to facilitate the people of Selangor in carrying out their duties to vote. It is in line with the Holidays Act 1951.

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PAS supporters demands Nasir Ali to be demounced at PSM ceramah

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A PartiSosialis Malaysia (PSM) ceramah was disrupted by angry PAS supporters who were unhappy with their party’s decision to give way to PSM contest the KotaDamansara state seat.

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The group of 20 unhappy PAS supporters stormed PSM’s Kota Damansara ceramah – which featured PAS secretary-general Mustafa Ali – and demanded their leader to denounce PSM candidate Mohd Nasir Hashim.

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Bantahan bermula selepas kira-kira 15 minit Mustafa berceramah sekitar jam 10 malam  bagi menjelaskan isu yang timbul berhubung pertindihan calon PR di kerusi Dun Kota Damansara.

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“PAS tidak menyokong sosialis (PAS do not support socialists)!” they chanted, brandishing hand-painted banners in support of PAS’ candidate for Kota Damansara, Ridzuan Ismail.

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“Let them be. The rest of us must unite to defeat the common enemy, which is Umno and Barisan Nasional,”  PAS secretary-general Mustafa Ali told the audience.

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The disgruntled PAS supporters then retorted with: “We are not against PAS and PKR, we are against PSM!”.

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“Don’t listen to a socialist,” they said, leaving the venue and holding up their banners from across the road.

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However, the group dispersed peacefully after being approached by plain-clothes policemen who told them they were not allowed to rally without a permit.

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MCA supports Zul Noordin but slams Perkasa

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“MCA is against Perkasa ... In the case of Shah Alam, he practised extremist politics while he was in PAS. After he entered BN, he is penitent and has repented,” Dr Chua said.

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Datuk Seri Najib Razak described Datuk Zulkifli Noordin today as a champion of Indian issues in Shah Alam where the Perkasa vice-president is contesting in Election 2013.

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“I have been to Sungai Ganga before. How can you say it’s pure? There are chicken carcasses and small sticks floating,” Zul Noordin said.

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Najib Razak makes Selangor pitstops to meet voters

Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has stepped up the coalition's efforts to regain the “frontline state” of Selangor by making several pitstops to meet voters.

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Najib told Malaysians in Klang that the federal government spent RM160mil on a culvert & other related-infrastructure in the area & called the people to return Barisan to power in Selangor.

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The prime minister has a day-long programme in 7 parliamentary constituencies in Selangor today (29 Apr). He's expected to visit 17 state constituencies in 12-hours.

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Dr Xavier Jeyakumar's car set on fire

A car belonging to PKR’s Seri Andalas state seat candidate Dr Xavier Jayakumar’s daughter was torched by a group of four thugs last night.

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A neighbour who wanted to remain anonymous said two men, one armed with parang came in a silver-coloured Kia Sephia and proceeded to climb the gate and got into the house compound.

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“The torching of my daughter’s car is shocking. It is deplorable that such incidents should occur during the period in the run-up to the general election.

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Muhyiddin says BN can win back Bukit Bintang

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Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said it is not impossible for Barisan Nasional (BN) to recapture the Bukit Bintang parliamentary seat which is a DAP stronghold.

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The DAP won the Bukit Bintang seat in the last three general elections.

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"I did not expect about 500 to 600 BN supporters to attend. This is a pleasant surprise which shows it is not impossible for BN to capture Bukit Bintang.

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"BN is contesting not just to win but to bring changes, development and success because we do not want Bukit Bintang to be left behind," he said at the Hang Tuah People's Housing.

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The poor likes Nong Chik; the affluents go for Nurul Izzah

Political analyst said bread and butter issues were more important to the working class than issues like human rights that only appealed to middle-class Bangsar voters.

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The poor likes Nong Chik; the affluents go for Nurul Izzah
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DBKL and its projects comes under the purview of Raja Nong Chik, who has called himself a champion of the poor, a label low-income Pantai Dalam voters can attest to.

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“The federal territory minister is like a ‘Lembah Pantai minister. During Raja Nong Chik’s time, he has taken over issues like housing and the squatters issue,” said a 43-year-old resident.

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Nurul Izzah’s appeal in the working-class neighbourhoods pales in comparison to Raja Nong Chik, a fact she acknowledged recently when she said it was still an uphill battle to retain the constituency.

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“Nurul Izzah does do work, but it’s not as much as Raja Nong Chik. Can only see her face during general election,” said a 44-year-old housewife.

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“In the last 5 years, Izzah has been a fantastic good listener, but can’t deliver anything. Raja Nong Chik wasn’t the MP, but minister; he doesn’t need to make any promise, just deliver,” he added.

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“It is the working and lower middle-class of Lembah Pantai that shall deliver Raja Bong Chik the seat,” political analyst Shamsul Amri told The Malaysian Insider.

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April 23: Najib says Pakatan's partnership will not last

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Caretaker PM Datuk Seri Najib Razak announced two additional “Aku Janji” for Selangor, which include reviewing the rate for change in use of agriculture land to industry for small medium enterprises.

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BN would also build new roads in SME industrial areas in Sungai Buloh in view of the fact that the main road in the second biggest area in the country was no longer suitable.

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Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Pakatan Rakyat's relationship was fragile and set to crumble soon.

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“They are even contesting against each other in seven constituencies. Their partnership will not last,” he added.

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The Pakatan government was more focused on taking over the state’s water assets than in ensuring continued water supply, he added.

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He stressed the importance of Selangor being in sync with the federal government to ensure progress for the state.

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“Barisan takes very seriously pledges they make to the people and will ensure that they are delivered,” he said, adding that people who failed to keep promises would be dealt with duly.

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April 20: Nomination day heats up Klang Valley

Policemen from the Lembah Pantai Police monitor stand guard at nomination centre at SK Bukit Bandaraya (SKBB), Jalan Bangkung, to avoid any untoward incidents. -- NSTP/ NIK HARIFF HASSAN

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Hundreds of BN supporters gather at Jln Maharajalela to march with Bukit Bintang Parliamentary candidate Frankie Gan to the nomination centre.

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A mobile police station placed outside the Lembah Pantai nomination centre at SK Bukit Bandaraya (SKBB), Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar.

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Setiawangsa PKR supporters march to the nomination centre.

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BN supporters during nomination day in Klang.
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Pandan (Selangor) - Jenice Lee, the Teratai incumbent, says that she is unhappy that the party is fielding a newcomer that had never done any groundwork in the Teratai constituency.

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Hulu Langat (Selangor) - PAS supporters are blocking PSM supporters from marching towards the nomination centre. PSM supporters start to chant, "Whose road is this?"

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Pandan (Selangor) - Ong Tee Keat shows up opposite the Lembah Maju food court and delivers a speech to around 100 of his supporters in orange shirts.

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Shah Alam: PR and BN supporters try to outshout each other with chants outside nomination centre.  Some 300-strong BN supporters were singing 'Inilah Barisan Kita’.

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Putrajaya: BN's Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor and PAS vice president Husam Musa both submitted their documents to contest the Putrajaya federal seat.

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In Lembah Pantai, incumbent MP Nurul Izzah Anwar arrived to cheers from her supporters outside the Jalan Bangkung school nomination centre.

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Two busloads of Raja Nong Chik supporters are seen being ferried to their gathering point near Jalan Bangkung. BN candidate Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin has also filed his nomination, as has Independent runner Rusli Baba.

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April 19: Pakatan's Selangor manifesto says the people will own their own water

Pakatan Rakyat has upped the ante in the Selangor race by vowing last night to make its citizens shareholders of the state’s water industry as part of its Election 2013 manifesto.

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Pakatan's Selangor state manifesto says the people will own their own water GE13
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Pakatan said it would complete the restructuring of the water concessionaires in Selangor, after which the people would be offered stakes in the companies that are taken over by the state.

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"Water is held in trust by the state for its people. The people of Selangor will now own their own water," Selangor Pakatan chairperson Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said in the manifesto launch tonight.

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Pakatan is also promising to implement local government elections by carrying out a "gradual decentralisation" of the executive powers of the state authority.

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Pakatan's Selangor manifesto titled “Continuing a journey of excellence”, has four main thrust, comprising the economy, the well-being of the people, the community, and the government.

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The 7-page Pakatan manifesto focuses on building further the state government's policies that have been implemented over the last five years and generally offers extensions to the existing programmes.

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April 18: BN Selangor state manifesto promises free water and new economic zone

BN Selangor state manifesto has 7 core thrusts and 56 pledges.
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BN Selangor state manifesto proposes free water and a new economic corridor called the Global Logistics Hub.
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Najib launched the Selangor manifesto which outlined 7 core thrusts and 56 pledges which focused on easing the burden of the people and improving their quality of life.

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The main focus of the manifesto is the Selangor people's welfare and Selangor 2020 initiative, geared towards providing help to the people, to match Pakatan Rakyat's "Merakyatkan Ekonomi" initiative.

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In a 12-page BN manifesto, Datuk Seri Najib said residents would get up to 20 cubic metres of free water usage for all households, matching the current opposition's policy.

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The manifesto proposes to create a new economic zone similar to Iskandar Malaysia in Johor called the Global Logistic Hub between Port Klang, Kota Raja and KLIA.

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BN's election pledge for Selangor is titled "Peace, Stability, Prosperity". Mr Najib apologised for past mistakes and said BN would endeavour to make good on its promises if elected.

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Lebih 14K Shares, Wanita Ini Kongsi Resepi 'Overnight Oat' Yang Sihat & Mudah Untuk Sahur

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Inginkan resepi yang mudah dan senang untuk sahur? Bukan saja sihat tapi kenyang pula tu. Jom kita lihat!

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Cara sediakan pun mudah saja. Tinggal campur dan gaulkan bahan-bahan yang ada. Tinggalkan dalam peti sejuk semalam. Kemudian sedia dimakan pada keesokan harinya. Antara bahan utama untuk overnight oat ialah rolled oat, susu dan buah-buahan. Jom kita belajar resepi yang dikongsikan oleh Fadhlia Nuur di laman Facebook.

1. Kurma overnight oat

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Resepi ini hanya perlukan 3 biji kurma. Kemudian,  kisarkan dengan susu dan chia seed. Akhir sekali, gaul dengan rolled oat dan sejukkan.

2. Mango overnight oat

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Yang ni memang sedap tak tipu! Campuran mangga, chia seed, flaxseed dan susu ini membuatkan rolled oats rasa lemak-lemak manis. Campurkan kesemua bahan dan sejukkan.

3. Banana mango overnight oat

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Penggemar pisang? Ini pilhan yang tepat. Lenyekkan pisang dan letakkan pisang tersebut di lapisan bawah, campurkan dengan rolled oat, chia seed, flaxseed, mangga. Akhir sekali, taburkan serbuk kayu manis dan sejukkan.

4. Mango chia puding oat

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Rendamkan 4 sudu chia seed supaya ia menjadi pekat seperti puding. Kemudian lapiskan dengan mangga, susu dan oat. Sejukkan, siap dah!

5. Dragonfruit chia puding oat

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Cara sama seperti Mango chia puding oat, cuma perlu gantikan mangga kepada buah naga. Siapa yang sukakan buah naga, pasti sukakan oat ini.

6. Chocolate banana overnight oat

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Tipulah kalau tak suka coklat kan? Haa, resepi ini memang senang. Anda hanya perlukan sebiji pisang, susu, serbuk koko dan rolled oat. Mula-mula, kisarkan pisang, susu dan serbuk koko. Kemudian, campurkan rolled oat dan sejukkan.

7. Red apple overnight oat

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Sesiapa yang sukakan epal, pasti sukakan oat ini! Anda hanya perlu campurkan epal, susu, chia seed dan rolled oat. Sejukkan dan settle!

8. Green apple overnight oat

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Overnight oat yang ini sangat unik rasanya. Masam-masam manis. Anda hanya perlukan epal hijau, rolled oats dan susu strawberi. Jangan lupa sejukkan!

9. Apple cranberry oat

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Siapa yang rajin boleh try resepi ini. Mudah saja, anda perlu didihkan air masak dan masukkan rolled oat. Kemudian, masukkan susu, epal merah dan kranberi. Tutup api dan gaul dengan chia seed dan flaxseed.

Tunggu apa lagi? Jom sediakan oats untuk sahur!

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How Eight Young Girls In Asia's Largest Slum Opened A Booming Library For The Poor

Dharavi, a slum in the Indian city of Bombay, is one of the largest slums in the world. It has suffered through many incidences of epidemics and other disasters.

Inside Dharavi
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It was featured prominently in Danny Boyle's 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire, where several of the child actors in the film are actually from the Dharavi slum

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A few months ago, a group of girls came up with an idea to start a community lending library in the very slum, where they live, and give the opportunity to other children to develop a love of reading

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The project is the brainchild of a group of girls at Avasara Leadership Fellows. The Avasara Leadership Fellows program is a non-profit after-school enrichment program for girls who are highly motivated and have a love of learning and a desire to lead.

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The idea became a project and it was named The Dharavi Community Library and Literacy Project. (PS: It's also known as 'Friends Library').

One of the tasks on their long to-do list was to paint the library space, and to create a cheerful environment for children to spend time in.

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These photos provide a glimpse into the library space

Sweety perched on a ledge, committed to getting every corner painted!
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Joba, hard at work
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Vanitha making coffee for everyone
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Monisha paints while Sweety’s mother looks on (the girls’ parents are staunch supporters of their project!)
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On 1 February 2014, after months of hard work, the project came into fruition with the inauguration of the 'Friends Library'. The day was a huge success, with over 100 visitors to the library during opening hours!

The vast majority of visitors were children from Dharavi, whose eyes shone with delight at the array of books available to read. Parents, community members, school teachers and well-wishers also stopped by to congratulate the ALF library team on this exciting milestone.

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Have a look at the following photos to get a glimpse into the energy and excitement of the inaugural day:

This is the entrance to the library. Space is hard to come by in Dharavi, and rooms are stacked above each other. Once you climb these stairs, you find yourself in the literary world of Friends Library!
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Library team members– Monisha, Joba and Vanitha– enter the library after climbing up the stairs. Anticipation levels are high, only 45 minutes left till the library opens!
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The library team in the midst of their fantastic inaugural speech, which they did in three languages—English, Tamil and Hindi! They wanted to cater to their different audiences, i.e. community members, parents, children and teachers
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In the 'Friends Library', books are catalogued according to age group and genre, allowing children to choose books according to their age group and interest

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On the same day, few girls from a neighbourhood school popped into the library, and stayed there for hours reading their books

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Needless to say, it was a much needed space for kids in the slum, with some refusing to leave even after closing time

These avid readers had to be asked to leave at 4pm, i.e. closing time. They left reluctantly, already making plans to return the next day.
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The library now has more than 350 books, which children can borrow for a refundable deposit of Rs 20

“We always felt there are many students in our area who never got a chance to read books as there was no library in the area and buying these books was unaffordable,” said Menaga Nadar, one of the founders of the library.

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"Tak Lepas Pegang Seluar" - Budak Kecil Kejar Uncle Roti Depan Rumah Buat Ramai Terhibur

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Jika anda ingat lagi, kita pasti akan rasa excited masa kecil apabila motor aiskrim ataupun roti lalu depan rumah bukan?

Begitu juga dengan kanak-kanak zaman sekarang, mereka juga rasa gembira apabila dapat keluar rumah untuk membeli jajan-jajan yang mereka gemari. Dengar bunyi motor je, memang dah gelabah nak cari baju, seluar dan duit. Sama seperti adik kecil ini apabila videonya tular di TikTok, kelihatan budak kecil ini berlari sambil pegang seluar telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @hafizahamzah54 Baru nak jogging, terkejut ke uncle roti singgah beli sat seluaq pun main capai je sapa punya taktau  original sound - Hafiza Hamzah - Hafiza Hamzah

Berlari ke arah uncle roti sambil pegang seluar

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang budak kecil sedang berlari ke arah motor yang menjual roti di depan rumahnya. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila dia tidak lepas tangan memegang seluarnya itu kerana seluar yang dipakainya itu longgar dan bersaiz besar. Dengan tidak menghiraukan suasana sekitarnya, dia berlari ke arah uncle roti kemudian berpatah balik ke ibunya sambil memegang seluarnya.

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"Pakai seluar ayah ya lari sana sini" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan gelagat si kecil itu. Malah, ramai yang mengatakan dia comel. Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu berjaya mendapat 329K tontonan, 32K tanda suka dan 300 komen di TikTok. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Seluar siapa lah kau rembat dik, takut tak sempat beli roti lah tu :P

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"Siap Buka Pintu" - Gelagat Pelajar Kena Bebel Masa Memandu Kereta Ini Undang Tawa Netizen

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Tidak dinafikan, setiap orang akan rasa nervous semasa pertama kali mengambil ujian memandu

Tambahan pula jika mendapat cikgu memandu yang garang, memang menggelabah jadinya. Tetapi, cikgu juga perlu bersikap tegas supaya anak murid tidak mengambil remeh semasa sesi pembelajaran.Namun, lain pula yang terjadi dalam sebuah video ini apabila seorang cikgu memandu membebel kepada muridnya semasa membuat latihan memandu telah mencuit hati ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @appypyna bila tak pernah bawak apa2 kenderaan termasuk kete kontrol, dan kete teng.. stiring betul2 out...  #appypyna #gemokkchannel #fypforyoupage #fyp   original sound - appypyna - appypyna

Banyak kali langgar divider, cuak sampai nak buka pintu keluar dari kereta

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @appypyna, kelihatan cikgu itu sedang merakam anak muridnya yang membuat latihan memandu di roundabout.Apa yang mencuri tumpuan adalah apabila muridnya banyak kali terlanggar divider kerana tidak tahu mengawal stereng kereta.Lebih menghiburkan, cikgu tersebut tidak berhenti membebel sambil memberikan arahan kepada murid berkenaan supaya mengikut laluan yang betul.

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"Tak pernah tak kelakar video abang ni. Lama-lama kena darah tinggi abang ni mengajar" - Warganet

Susulan tularnya video tersebut yang kini sudah meraih 1.6M tontonan, 84.3K tanda suka serta 8.5K perkongsian di laman TikTok, rata-rata warganet turut terhibur mendengar bebelan cikgu itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Adoi, pecah perut dengar cikgu dia membebel. Macam nak marah pun ada, mana tak kecut perut budak tu :D

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Pets With Owners Taken By COVID-19 Are Getting Rescued In Indonesia

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At the time of writing, Indonesia has recorded over 3.8 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, while the death toll is currently in excess of 120,000

However, many experts believe the actual number is much higher, with Indonesian president Joko Widodo admitting early on that his government withholds certain information from the public "as to not create a panic", reported The Jakarta Post.The situation on the ground concurs with this belief, with record hospitalisations and a laggard vaccine rollout severely blunting their pandemic response.

As a direct consequence of this, many furry friends have been left to fend for themselves, prompting a volunteer group to take action

According to a Reuters report, Gledis is one such victim. The four-year-old pitbull was left by her owner after they tested positive for COVID-19.The dog was home alone without food or water for two full days, before a group of volunteers found her. The group, Animal Defender, are based in Bogor, West Java and have been running a pet rescue operation for more than a month.The group seeks to help pets, through a programme dubbed "AD-19", that are left in limbo after their owners are hospitalised or placed in isolation, and ensure they get the care they deserve in the meantime.

Gledis getting bathed after being rescued from her home in Jakarta.
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The group runs a shelter, which currently has over 200 four-legged inhabitants

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Animal Defender founder Doni Herdaru Tona said that all pets picked up by the group receive checkups from a veterinarian before they get admitted. In the last month alone, they have added 40 new pets.He estimates that the shelter costs roughly IDR120 million a month to operate, which roughly converts to RM35,000. The group finances the endeavour via sales of homemade food and clothes for cats and dogs. Doni stresses that no donations or payments are accepted from the pet owners themselves.

Doni says that they will do everything according to the owner's request

"The type of help the pet receives depends on the owner's wishes," he says. "Either we evacuate (them) and take care of the pets permanently, or we take care of them temporarily."Gledis' owners requested for the latter option.The care the pets receive include ensuring they are well-fed and bathed, on top of cleaning their cages regularly so they are comfortable.

Doni Herdaru Tona.
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The pets are typically returned once their owners recover from COVID-19.
Unfortunately, many owners don't survive.

Doni says his biggest worry isn't contracting COVID-19, it's that the rescued animals will never return to their homes."The scariest part is, our mobile phones is (sic) mostly filled by reports of owners who had passed away."

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"He Actually Has 9 Lives" — Cat Goes Viral Walking Across High Ledge At Apartment Complex

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We all know the phrase about cats having nine lives — but one feline may just be putting that thought to the test in a recent TikTok

Posted by user @pttriee, the TikTok shows the cat in question, whose name is Romeo, walking on a ledge outside the window of an apartment complex.While he is not clearly denotable at first, he sees the camera at the beginning of the 14-second mark, and starts to walk towards it. As the video progresses, it shows how high the condominium really is, though Romeo seems perfectly fine.The clip ends with the fluffy kitten turning his head and looking right down at the bottom — rather casually and calmly.

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Going viral on the platform, the video has since racked up almost 300,000 views and more than 20,000 likes

A few viewers couldn't help but hold their breath throughout the clip, anxious about Romeo being the daredevil that he is."I'm watching the video and I have hypertension!" wrote one person.

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A few others made some lighthearted jokes, seemingly trying to diffuse the tension from the video. "My heart dropped, please pick it up," wrote one user.Another person joked about cats having nine lives. "Inside, he probably wasn't worried, he knows he has nine lives anyways," commented another.

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Nonetheless, the vast majority of commenters were advising the poster to watch Romeo and ensure that he doesn't have the opportunity to do this again."Please be careful, check that your windows aren't open again," advised one user, while another said an accident can happen if they're not careful.

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Did your stomach turn, too?
Watch the full TikTok below:

  @pttriee romeo buat hal #fyp  Face Dance - Funny Tok

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Netizens Amused By 'Roti Telur' Made By S'porean Restaurant In US

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A Reddit post recently caught the attention of the Internet for detailing a rather interesting version of roti prata that a netizen ordered from a Singaporean restaurant in the US

The customer wrote that they ordered a roti prata with a side of curry, and decided to add an egg after learning the option was available.Thinking that they would get something akin to a roti telur, it seemed that the restaurant had other ideas. Roti telur, a popular dish in Malaysia and Singapore made of flaky pan-fried dough with an egg mixed into its many layers, typically looks like this:

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But this is what the customer got instead:

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The customer was rather tickled by the sight of the unusual version of the dish which looked like the restaurant punched a hole in the middle of the roti prata to nestle a sunny-side-up egg inside

"I don't know, it was so funny to me because they cut a hole in the [roti] prata to put the egg inside. Never seen that before," the original poster quipped. They went on to describe the other component of the dish — the curry. Now, for context, the curry that is typically served with roti prata is spicy and usually looks like this:

Roi prata with a side of mutton curry.
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And this...well, this curry looks rather 'unauthentic' to say the least:

Image via u/SC2_StorM (Reddit)

The Redditor described the curry as tasting "sweet" and confirmed that it was very different from the curry one can get back in Singapore. However, they lamented that this is the standard of food one has to deal with when they are in a foreign country.

Taste aside, the customer also revealed the price of the dish which may or may not be upsetting some

According to the original poster, the roti prata with curry was USD6 (RM30) and the egg add-on cost them USD2 (RM10).They also rated the experience at the restaurant a 7.5 out of 10 if one was a foreigner tasting local Singaporean or Malaysian food, but a five out of 10 if a Southeast Asian person were to eat there.

Image via u/SC2_StorM (Reddit)

Many netizens had lots to say about the strange looking meal, and some certainly did not mince their words

Some said that the curry looked like lontong, mustard, and even what comes out of a newborn baby (if you know what we mean).

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Others were rather apprehensive with the roti prata itself and speculated that it wasn't freshly made.

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Netizens also wanted to know what the name of the restaurant was, but the original poster chose not to reveal it since they wished for its success in the US.However, they did hint that it was a Singaporean chain popular in the motherland.

Image via Reddit

Want more weird food content? Check out this dipping sauce KFC South Korea introduced in July:

                KFC Korea Releases Mint Chocolate Dipping Sauce... For Their Fried Chicken. Umm Thoughts?

Is it 'mint' to be?

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Mekdi Lovers, Rejoice! You Can Now Dine-In At All McDonald's Outlets Throughout Malaysia

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This Spotlight is sponsored by McDonald's.

Y'all, it's finally happening! McDonald's is re-opening their doors and allowing dine-ins at their restaurants nationwide, yayy!

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It's been sooo long since we've been able to eat at McDonald's, kan? While we're grateful to have been able to order in and takeaway our meals to fulfil our Mekdi cravings before, now we can makan sekali with our buddies at any McD outlet, teehee. Of course, it's important that we also stay safe by following all SOPs and practising physical distancing when going out.

Now that McDonald's has reopened, it's time for us to rekindle those happy and fun moments we used to experience with our loved ones <3

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From pulling all-nighters with our study mates at their 24-hour outlets, to celebrating McD-themed birthday parties, confirm all of us have our own feel-good memories that we'll never forget. :) It's great that we get to make new memories now that dine-in is possible at McDonald's.To reminisce all those happy times, they've released a series of heartwarming and relatable video clips in various languages. Each of these clips portray those simple yet meaningful memories we've experienced before at McDonald's.

Jom, check out these Malaysian McDonald's experiences and see if you miss these moments or not:

1. Getting ourselves a hot, freshly brewed cup of coffee to start our day was the bomb

Image via McDonald's Malaysia (YouTube)

And, if we had extra time, grabbing a McD breakfast like a Sausage Egg McMuffin or Hotcakes hits the spot. ;)

2. Heading to McDonald's with our families was certainly enjoyable, especially if we got lucky with our Happy Meal toys, hehe!

Image via McDonald's Malaysia (YouTube)

If you claim you've never tried getting a Happy Meal when you're an adult, dun lie, okay. We know you've tried at some point. :P

3. And of course lahh, always got that one friend who say they don't want fries with their meal, then end up taking yours anyway

Image via McDonald's Malaysia (YouTube)

Suka hati je take our fries summore. Oh well, sharing is caring, amiright? We'll always end up laughing about it anyway.

4. Who could forget all the unusual ways we tried to mix and match our McD meals? Especially the fries and sundae combo, sooo sedaaap.

Image via McDonald's Malaysia (YouTube)

Whether it's this combo, or you like to add fries to your preferred McD burger, everyone has their own unique way of mixing it up. The best part is, no one will judge you for it, nyehehe.

Haaa, so are you ready to relive these memorable moments again? Jom, let's go to Mekdi and makan puas-puas with our friends and family! Find out more over at McDonald's website.

For more #makan stories:

                10 Cafes To Visit In Klang Valley With Lots Of Greenery

A happy space is one with happy plants.

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                '90s Kids Will Feel Right At Home At This Nostalgic PJ Cafe

Like stepping back in time.

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                Oriental Cravings' Owner Opens Small Online Business Serving Tasty, Homey Burmese Meals

Forced to close down due to the pandemic, she helped her Burmese staff open this small business to support them.

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[VIDEO] Lihat Reaksi Anjing Ini Bila Dilepaskan Untuk Serang Pemuda Palestin Tengah Solat

Umum sedia maklum, konflik antara Israel-Palestin sudah lama berlaku dan Israel sanggup buat apa saja untuk menghancurkan rakyat Palestin

Antara serangan kejam yang Israel lakukan kepada rakyat Palestin adalah serangan bom dan tembakan.Baru-baru ini, tular satu video di laman sesawang Twitter yang dikongsikan oleh seorang pengguna di mana dua orang lelaki Israel telah melepaskan seekor anjing untuk menyerang seorang pemuda Palestin yang sedang menunaikan solat bersama anaknya di tepi jalan.Bapa dan anaknya itu nampak ketakutan tetapi mereka tetap meneruskan solat sehingga habis. Namun, selepas beberapa saat anjing itu menyalak di tepi mereka, lain pula yang jadi.Lihat video penuh tersebut di bawah:

2 lelaki Israel lepaskan anjingnya untuk menyerang seorang lelaki Palestin yang sedang bersolat bersama anaknya di tepi jalan. Lihat reaksi anjing tu. pic.twitter.com/UlkauAhXX2— Pakcik 1 #RakyatJagaRakyat (@jalalmisai68) November 1, 2020

Anjing itu tidak menyerang, tetapi dia tunduk dan akhirnya baring di sebelah bapa dan anaknya

Di hujung video, anjing itu baring di tepi mereka dan seolah-olah jinak selepas menyalak beberapa kali apabila ia tidak diendahkan.Sebaik saja bapa itu habis solat, dia menunjuk jari telunjuk kanannya ke atas tanda ingin memberitahu isyarat Tuhan yang satu dan dengan kuasa Allah SWT, mereka dilindungi daripada diserang anjing tersebut.

"Even animal know how to respect other's religion, why can't human?" - Netizen

Rata-rata netizen yang melihat video tersebut sebak dan mereka berkata haiwan pun tahu hormat orang yang tengah solat. Tetapi, ada juga yang berkata video ini adalah suntingan yang diambil daripada filem pendek di YouTube Media Elshar3.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu telah mendapat lebih 212,000 tontonan, 11,000 tanda suka dan 8,000 retweets daripada netizen.Antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Twitter:

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Semoga perkongsian ini dapat mengajar kita tentang pentingnya hormat-menghormati sesama manusia :)

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Human Resource Minister Wants Employees To Stop Playing Pokémon GO?

Almost everyone everywhere is busy playing Pokémon GO.
However, the human resource minister isn't sold on the Pokécraze!

He has reportedly advised Malaysian employees, who are addicted to Pokémon GO, to stop playing the game while they are at work.He insisted that the game could affect their productivity.Datuk Seri Richard Riot argued that when productivity rate goes down "salaries cannot be paid, thus retrenchment can happen."

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The Human Resources Minister claims that employers are worried about Pokémon GO lowering productivity and affecting a company's bottom line, despite the fact that it's not even been a week since the popular game was officially launched in Malaysia, on 6 August

"We have no laws pertaining to this but I urge employees to be more productive. This means not spending their time playing Pokémon GO," HR Minister Richard Riot was quoted by The Star Online after launching the Second Malaysia Productivity-Linked Wages Conference in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, 9 August.

But what really happens when Pokémon GO invades your office?

                You Know Pokémon GO Has Invaded Your Office When...

Bonus points if your boss joins in the fun! ;)

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And while the human resource minister is targeting the immensely popular augmented reality game, he is not alone in doing so. IGP Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar had said that police will monitor Pokémon GO, even before it was officially released here:

                Malaysian Police Will Monitor Pokémon GO To Decide If It Should Be Banned

To see if it poses any threat to the nation's security, IGP Khalid said.

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And it's already banned in schools:

                Pokémon Go Is Banned From Malaysian Schools

Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid wants schools to be stricter.

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Prior to its release, Penang Mufti wanted it to be declared 'haram':

                Penang Mufti Wants To Ban Pokémon GO “As Soon As Possible"

He said that numerous channels in Islam can help forbid the game.

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Interestingly, on the day the game was released in Malaysia, a 32-year-old man became the first person in Pahang to get a police summon for playing it while driving:

                This Pahang Driver Is The First To Get A Police Summon For Playing Pokémon GO

He was playing the game while he was driving his car.

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[VIDEO] Kena Perangkap Minta Pilih Gambar Cantik, BF Pula Tak Perasan Rupa-Rupanya Ada...

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Bagi anda yang mempunyai pasangan pasti pernah melihat perangai 'gila-gila' mereka yang kadangkala menghiburkan hati bukan?

Pasti ada saja telatah mereka yang mencuit hati kita, sampai ada masa malas mahu melayan mereka.Namun, lain pula dengan video yang tular di TikTok ini apabila gelagat pasangan kekasih ini telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @rikputriii mengpenat ##fyp ##fypage  suara asli  - pejuangjarak

Saja suruh pilih gambar kartun disney princess nak tengok reaksi BF

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang gadis berkongsi perbualan mesej menerusi WhatsApp bersama teman lelakinya.Dia kemudian memberikan gambar kartun disney princess dan menyuruh agar teman lelakinya itu memilih yang manakah pilihannya.Namun, apa yang lebih menghiburkan adalah dia memarahi teman lelakinya kerana tidak memilihnya yang juga berada di dalam gambar itu. Kelihatan gambarnya begitu kecil berada dicelah-celah disney princess itu.

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"Hahaha sis sumpah bijak okay. Aku nak buat juga" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi mereka selepas melihat video tersebut. Malah, ada juga yang mahu melakukan perkara sama nanti pada pasangan mereka.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 218.9K views, 12.6K likes dan 106 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Boleh pula terselit gambar dia dekat situ. Memang takkan perasan :P


“Bukan Malas, Cuma Penat” -  Kantoi Tak Masak, Isteri Tak Sangka Suami Sendiri Hantar McD

Memasak serta menguruskan anak-anak sudah menjadi rutin harian bagi mereka yang menjadi seorang isteri dan ibu

Namun, kadang kala pasti timbul perasaan malas untuk memasak dan ingin cuba makanan luar pula.Begitu juga dengan kisah seorang wanita ini apabila dia memuat naik posting lucu dan buat netizen terhibur di laman sosial Facebook dalam group Masak Apa Tak Jadi Hari Ni Official baru-baru ini.Dalam posting tersebut, dia telah memuat naik sekeping foto seorang rider McD yang sedang menyerahkan bungkusan makanan kepada anaknya.

Image via Amira Aziz (Facebook)

Kantoi tak masak dan tak sangka rider McD yang datang hantar makanan itu adalah suaminya sendiri!

Entah macam mana, kebetulan hari itu dia tidak masak dan hanya memesan makanan segera McD saja. Namun, dia terkejut apabila rider yang ditugaskan untuk menghantar order itu adalah suaminya sendiri."Saya ingat kan dapat dekat rider lain..saya tunggu jugak rider tu call saya..tapi tak call2..tunggu dalam setengah jam dengar bunyi hon..sekali keluar tengok suami sendiri yang hantar order tu..patut laa dia tak call..hehe," katanya.

"Bukan malas nak masak, cuma penat. Saya pun bekerja jugak," - Amira

Susulan tularnya posting itu yang kini mencecah sehingga 112,000 likes dan 1,300 shares di Facebook, wanita itu sempat menjelaskan yang dia bukannya malas nak masak tetapi cuma penat kerana dia pun bekerja juga.Rata-rata netizen tidak mengecam, malah mereka faham dengan keadaan wanita itu. Iya lah, jemu juga kalau hari-hari makan masakan sendiri. Sekali sekali nak juga order makanan luar.Malah, ada di antara mereka yang suaminya juga kerja sebagai rider dan teringin pasangan sendiri menghantar makanan ke rumah, tetapi tidak pernah dapat.Antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Facebook:

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Comel je cerita dia, semoga keluarga mereka sentiasa dimurahkan rezeki :)

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Sanusi Says Effects Of Internet Use More Dangerous Than Ketum

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Kedah Menteri Besar (MB) Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor is of the opinion that the Internet is more dangerous than ketum — a widely used but prohibited substance locally under Section 30 (3) Poisons Act 1952

Sanusi has questioned why Internet usage is not blocked or restricted in Malaysia the way ketum and its use is, despite the Internet — he argues — having far more damaging effects on society.He gave examples of pornography and video game addictions among schoolchildren as one of the reasons why Internet addiction is more dangerous and affects both physical and mental health.Sanusi's hot take against Internet use comes in the face of the federal government's reluctance to legalise the use of ketum leaves to pave the way for Kedah to export the plant for medical purposes.The Kedah MB has been pushing for its legalisation for export purposes, arguing that such a move will help both ketum growers in the state as well as the government in the form of tax revenue.

He argues that Kedah's desire to export ketum to a country that has safe technology for using the substance should be considered

"Is it because the Internet is the business of multi-billionaires and influential rich people? While ketum is an unknown crop of the villagers?" he asked while stressing that exporting ketum will benefit the village community, compared to activities through the Internet that are a source of wealth for the rich.According to Sanusi, he is not calling for ketum abuse in the country to be allowed."I am specifically proposing for ketum export to be legalised to curb its smuggling activities. The issue of ketum abuse among our people is a separate one altogether," New Straits Times quoted him as saying.

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Sanusi explained that the proposal for the legalisation of ketum export was taken in order to curb the rampant ketum smuggling activities

"Despite their (law enforcement agencies) continuous crackdown on the activities, we still find ketum plants from this country somehow making their way into the neighbouring country," the Kedah MB said."Surely there is something fishy there and I was told that for every one or two tonnes of ketum seized at our border, the amount that slipped through is at least the same if not more. As such, to prevent the smuggling activities, it is better that we come up with proper laws and regulations to make ketum export legal."He also pointed out that the ketum is not harmful as it's been used traditionally for decades by villagers."It is only harmful when people started mixing it with other substances to spike its 'high' effects, so the sin falls with whoever abused it, not the plant itself," he said, adding that the government should focus on combating ketum abuse instead of trying to fight the plant's legalisation for export.

Read more about Sanusi's proposal here:

                Kedah MB Urges Putrajaya To Legalise Ketum Leaves For Export Purposes

Muhammad Sanusi said that by legalising its export, ketum can be developed into a lucrative industry in Kedah.

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In 2018, Thailand became the first Southeast Asia country to legalise medical marijuana along with ketum products for medical purposes:

                Thailand Is Officially The First Southeast Asian Country To Legalise Medical Marijuana

Kratom (ketum) was also included in the move to legalise it for medical and research purposes.

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And in 2022, the country's Narcotics Control Board approved dropping cannabis from the Ministry of Health's list of controlled drugs:

                People In Thailand Can Now Grow And Smoke Their Own Weed

The new rule allows people to grow cannabis plants at home after notifying their local government.

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Dr Amalina Calls Out Perverts & Unethical Reporters For Sexualising Her 9-Week-Old Baby

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Malaysian doctor and public figure Dr Amalina Bakri recently called out netizens for making inappropriate comments about her nine-week-old baby

Dr Amalina stated on her Twitter account that she initially did not want to bring up the uncomfortable topic, but felt compelled to do so after witnessing countless Muslim men and women discussing her daughter's genitalia.She said the lewd comments began when she conducted a brief question and answer (Q&A) session on her Instagram account.One of the questions asked was if there were circumcision services in the UK for her baby daughter, to which Dr Amalina replied, "No, it is illegal [to circumcise babies] in the UK."

Image via @dramalinabakri (Instagram)

Unfortunately, her brief answer was taken out of context by several local publications that incorrectly quoted her as calling the procedure 'haram' in the UK

Dr Amalina shared screenshots of three articles with the headlines "Circumcising female babies is haram in the UK - Dr Amalina".The dissatisfied UK-based doctor clarified that she had never disputed Islamic law and that the publications had twisted her words."I have never disputed Islamic law. In fact, I have stated that if you are in Malaysia, you must follow the fatwa and the laws of the country. My statement was then picked up by Malaysian tabloids who wrote such headlines," said the new mother.

Image via @DrAmalinaBakri (Twitter)

Dr Amalina said she was further perturbed when netizens began leaving highly sexualised and inappropriate comments  about her daughter in the comment sections of the said articles

She attached screenshots of some of the comments that were "lewd, obscene, and insulting". One user commented that women who are not circumcised would not feel satisfied in bed."You're straddling in bed, and before you know it, you're pregnant," he said.

Image via @DrAmalinaBakri (Twitter)

Another user begged to differ and said that women who are not circumcised will feel more pleasure in bed and will satisfy their husbands.A user replied saying, "She's (Dr Amalina's daughter) going to marry a Caucasian man just like her mother."

Image via @DrAmalinaBakri (Twitter)

Dr Amalina said she was heavily affected by those comments, as the majority of them were directed at her infant daughter

She also begged Malaysians to leave her child alone."I wouldn't mind if those words were directed at me, but they went too far when they made lewd remarks about my innocent child. Please leave my daughter alone," she said.The Malaysian doctor went on to say that she is in the process of suing the media outlets involved."I also want to chastise writers who use clickbait headlines or trivial stories from my Instagram Stories to sensationalise what I say, as well as allow Malay Muslims to fight and slander one another," she added."Where are your morals? There is no moderation in the comments section either. I hope the authorities are aware of this situation. Thank you, and Assalamualaikum."

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

1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)Operating hours: 24-hourContact: +603-30008858SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9.30am - 5.30pm)Contact: +603-78770224WhatsApp/Telegram: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4180342Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter4. SARAWAK WOMEN FOR WOMEN SOCIETY (SWWS)Operating hours: Monday (7pm - 9pm),Tuesday to Thursday (9.30am - 11.30am), Saturday (2pm - 4pm)Contact: +6082-368853SMS/WhatsApp: +6016-5822660 | +6013-8044285Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter5. SABAH WOMEN'S ACTION-RESOURCE GROUP (SAWO)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)Contact: +6088-280200 | +6011-27908020Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter6. PROTECT AND SAVE THE CHILDREN (PS THE CHILDREN)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (3pm - 12am)WhatsApp: +6016-7213065Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter7. INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION (IWF)Anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content and non-photographic child sexual abuse images with IWF's Reporting Portal

In August, Dr Amalina came under fire for stating that her newborn would be a British citizen:

                "It's Our Choice" — Dr Amalina Gracefully Explains Why Her Kids Will Be British Citizens

"Because of my commitments here, I am not able to return to Malaysia to give birth."

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Tak Semuanya Indah Selepas Berkahwin. Ini 4 Realiti Sebenar Hidup Serumah Dengan Pasangan

Artikel ini adalah sumbangan daripada Zayana Yusof, penulis blog zayanayusof.com untuk dikongsi semula kepada pembaca SAYS.

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Kehadapan kawan-kawan single saya yang tertanya-tanya macam mana hidup dengan pasangan...Dalam erti kata lain, saya cuba menunjukkan kepada anda realiti perkahwinan sebenar kerana lelaki dan wanita melakukan sesuatu perkara dengan cara berbeza. Saya bukan seorang pakar rumahtangga tetapi saya rasa terpanggil untuk berkongsi beberapa realiti dengan anda, yang masih menganggap bahawa perkahwinan dan kehidupan bersama pasangan itu segalanya indah belaka. Kerana malangnya, itu tidak semestinya berlaku.Saya perlu menjelaskan bahawa entri ini tidak menggambarkan kehidupan peribadi saya. Sebaliknya ia ditulis berdasarkan bacaan am, pemerhatian, dan perkongsian dari kawan-kawan rapat saya, yang nampaknya sedang bergelut dengan perkahwinan mereka.Baiklah, anda telah pun mengucap lafaz 'Aku terimah nikah', mengadakan majlis walimatul'urus, membuka bungkusan hadiah perkahwinan dan "salam cangkuk", berpindah ke rumah baru, dan di sinilah bermulanya kisah sebenar. Berikut adalah beberapa perkara yang boleh menjadi sukar jika anda enggan mengurangkan expectations anda dan sukar menerima diri pasangan anda yang sebenar:

1. Dekorasi rumahSecara amnya, lelaki tak berapa kisah untuk memadankan tirai dengan sofa, membeli barangan kaca Corelle atau Noritake. Tetapi itu sama sekali berbeza buat si isteri. Rumah adalah seperti syurga wanita di bumi, jadi ia perlulah sempurna, sekurang-kurangnya pada mata si isteri. Ini mungkin boleh menimbulkan sedikit pertikaian kerana satu pihak mungkin mahu menjimatkan wang daripada membeli apa yang dianggap tidak perlu, tetapi pihak yang lagi satu inginkan sebaliknya.

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2. MelancongIni adalah salah satu misconception terbesar tentang perkahwinan. Sesetengah orang menganggap perkahwinan sebagai tiket untuk pengembaraan halal dengan pasangan mereka. Logik sikit guys, mula-mula mesti susah untuk dapat travel sama-sama, kalau anda menjalani kehidupan normal bekerja 9-5 kerana kemungkinan anda harus membayar bil, kereta, rumah, dan berapa saja yang tinggal untuk travel? Mungkin masih boleh kalau anda seorang yang berjimat cermat. Tetapi macam mana kalau pasangan anda tidak? Backpacking mungkin dapat dilaksanakan walaupun anda tak ada banyak duit, tetapi jika isteri mahu menginap di hotel mewah dan bukan hostel, adakah anda masih boleh mengembara bersama-sama?Kedua, lelaki melihat percutian berbeza daripada wanita. Katakanlah, si isteri mencadangkan untuk bercuti di Bangkok untuk merasai pengalaman naik TukTuk dan makan Tom Yam halal. Bila wanita biasanya melakukan perkara-perkara secara tidak langsung atau spontan, lelaki lebih memilih untuk merancang sesuatu. Isteri mungkin berfikir, "Okay saya tahu Tom Yam sedap di restoran ini dan itu" dan sedikit maklumat yang mencukupi untuk memulakan misinya. Tetapi bagi lelaki? Mereka ingin tahu koordinat GPS, waktu operasi, gaya perniagaan (bungkus atau makan di situ), nak naik apa, laluan mana, ada tol atau tidak... segala-galanya perlu diputuskan terlebih dahulu!Isu ini memang serius kerana ia boleh mengubah sesuatu yang fun kepada bencana. Walaupun pasangan mahukan percutian yang dapat diingati dan penuh romantis, suasana tetap boleh menjadi tegang hanya disebabkan pilihan mereka yang berbeza ketika merancang percutian. Kalau kedua-dua anda berkongsi minat yang sama dan tak cerewet, lebih mudahlah untuk anda pergi bercuti. Travel gaya backpackers boleh, gaya mewah pun boleh.

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3. Kerja rumahSaya berpegang kepada prinsip bahawa suami dan isteri harus melakukan kerja rumah bersama-sama. Saya setuju dengan putaran kerja seperti mana kita dilatih untuk mengikut jadual tugasan ketika di sekolah. Konsepnya mudah, kita semua makan dan "membuang", kita bersihkan. Sudah berlalu zaman di mana lelaki menonton TV sambil menunggu Teh O dihidangkan, membiarkan isteri memasak, menjaga anak, dan membuat secawan Teh O untuk dirinya. Banyak cantik! Kalau suami nak Teh O, dia kena jaga anak-anak. Kalau nak Nasi Lemak, dia kena mandikan anak-anak atau bersihkan tong sampah semasa isteri memasak. Itulah asas kepada kerja berpasukan.Tetapi dalam realiti kehidupan, anda mungkin berkahwin dengan orang yang hanya pulang ke rumah untuk makan, tidur, dan menonton TV. Kalau anda dah ada, jadikan ia sebagai satu cabaran. Anda perlu membiarkan pasangan anda mengambil beberapa tanggungjawab dan anda sendiri harus menerima hakikat bahawa anda tidak perlu melakukan segala-galanya seorang diri. Pemikiran tentang anda telah berkahwin dengan orang yang salah hanyalah bisikan syaitan yang ingin memusnahkan perkahwinan anda. Saya yakin anda boleh!

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4. Tabiat buruk pasanganAnda tak akan tahu sehingga anda duduk sebumbung bersama pasangan. Inilah masanya anda discover dengkurannya yang kuat, cara dia korek hidung, bila dia kentut, dia terlupa nak flush mangkuk tandas selepas "membuang", dan lebih buruk lagi, anda perlu hidup dengannya. Walaupun begitu, selain hidup dengannya, anda ada hak untuk menghalang pasangan anda daripada melakukan perkara-perkara buruk dan menjijikkan sekurang-kurangnya di hadapan anda. Atau anda boleh berbincang tentang perkara ini dan cari jalan penyelesaian. Mungkin boleh letak sticky note di dinding bilik air bertulis. "Dah flush ke belum? - Love, Suami" sebagai peringatan.

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Niat saya menulis artikel ini bukan untuk menakutkan anda semua. Saya hanya cuba memberi gambaran terhadap apa yang mungkin berlaku selepas anda berkahwin. Jadi, anda boleh lebih bersiap sedia atau boleh juga bangkitkan isu-isu ini semasa dalam tempoh pertunangan. Adakah Islam membenarkan perbincangan sedemikian? Sudah tentu! Pertunangan adalah masa yang tepat untuk saling mengenali antara satu sama lain.Harapan saya kepada mereka yang masih mencari atau sudah menemui, semoga berjaya dalam mengenali pasangan anda. Anda mungkin tidak tahu semuanya, tetapi sekurang-kurangnya dengan tulisan mudah ini, anda dapat melihat sekilas apa yang diharapkan daripada pasangan anda.

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Tycoon Jho Low Says He's Not Linked To 1MDB In Rare Press Statement

Whistle Blower Website The Sarawak Report Has Presented Fresh Claims Linking Tycoon Jho Low To The Government's 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB)

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Whistleblower portal Sarawak Report has presented what it claims is fresh evidence linking the government's 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) to tycoon Low Taek Jho, who is seen to be close to Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's family.

        malaysiakini.com

The Website Presented An August 2012 UK High Court Judgment Detailing Low's Involvement In A Dispute In The Purchase Of A Controlling Stake In The Coroin Hotel Group

Judgement proves the active link between 1MDB and Jho Low’s company The Wynton Group.
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The judgment detailed how in 2011 rival bidders were attempting to buy up approximately 39 percent of shares in the Coroin group from the distressed businessman Derek Quinlan, said the report.

        malaysiakini.com

The Sarawak Report demonstrate that in January 2011 1MDB submitted a letter on behalf of Low and his private equity company The Wynton Group pledging to back a share purchase of the prestige Coroin hotel group (which includes the leading London hotels Claridges, The Connaught and The Berkeley) against rival bids from the UK’s Barclay brothers. That pledge backed Wynton to the tune of a final offer of £1.028 billion (RM5.7billion)!

        sarawakreport.org

The details of the Coroin bid and the involvement by 1MDB in Jho Low’s privately owned company Wynton Group’s attempted buy out are clearly detailed in a 158 page judgement produced on 10th August 2012 by Justice David Richards of the Chancery Division of Britain’s Royal Courts of Justice.

        sarawakreport.org

As it turned out, the shareholders turned down the Malaysian bid, in favour of what they viewed as a more reliable lower offer for the shares.

        sarawakreport.org

The Judgment Noted That Low's RM5.7 billion Offer For The Coroin Hotel Group That Was Done Through The Wynton Group, Was Backed By 1MDB

Jho Low’s business card was advertised by his printer!
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The report claimed the judgment had noted that Low's £1.028 billion (RM5.7billion) bid for the hotel group through the privately-owned Wynton Group, was backed by 1MDB against UK's Barclay brothers.

        malaysiakini.com

"The Malaysian based investor was Jho Low, a businessman with some backing from  a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund. Through an entity called The Wynton Group, offers were made to the company and its shareholders in January and February 2011″

        sarawakreport.org

The judge made it clear on a number of occasions that Low was representing himself and his company as an entity backed by a Malaysian government ‘sovereign wealth fund.

        sarawakreport.org

When The Bid Was Unsuccessful, Jho Low Provided Several Written Third Party Assurances Including A Letter From 1MDB

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The report added when the British seller was unconvinced by Low's bid, he produced a number of written third party assurances including a letter from 1MDB confirming its support for the strengthened offer.

        malaysiakini.com

The report quoted the judgment which read: "The provision on 15 January 2011 of a letter from 1 Malaysian Berhad (sic), an investment vehicle wholly owned by the Malaysian government, confirming its support for the offer, did not allay the concerns of the majority of the shareholders. "A further letter from Wynton dated 24 January 2011 stated that the financing for the offer had 'in principle' been fully underwritten by Malaysian government-backed investment funds."

        malaysiakini.com

Ultimately though, the bid was not accepted even though Quinlan's representative noted that Low's offer was "better" on paper.

        malaysiakini.com

In A Separate Deal, The Irish Press Had Also Reported That Low Had Purchased Debt In The Hands Of Ireland’s National Asset Management Agency (Nama) Using 1MDB

In a separate piece, Sarawak Report said the same judgment had zoomed in on a related deal in which Low purchased debt in the hands of Ireland’s National Asset Management Agency (Nama), which had been taken over from Quinlan. Curiously though, Sarawak Report pointed out that despite the judgment naming Low in the purchase, the Irish press had reported the purchase was by 1MDB.

        malaysiakini.com

Justice David Richards detailed in his judgement on a related case how as part of his bid Low purchased debt in the hands of Ireland’s National Asset Management Agency (“NAMA”), which had been taken over from a distressed property tycoon Derek Quinlan. It is well-documented that Jho Low was the individual who fronted these negotiations. Till now it was not known in Malaysia that he was being bankrolled by 1MDB.

        malaysia-chronicle.com

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Sunday Times said the purchase by 1MDB was for €57million.
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The Sarawak Report Also Noted That Jho Low's CV Acknowledges Links To Unspecified Sovereign Wealth Funds

The Sarawak Report Also Noted That Jho Low's CV Acknowledges Links To Unspecified Sovereign Wealth Funds
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Despite this, in company CV’s Low does acknowledge links to unspecified sovereign wealth funds.

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In Response To These Allegations, Jho Low Has Denied Any Links To 1MDB. He Says He Was Merely A Coordinator In The Hotel Takeover Bid That 1MDB Was Involved In.

Jho Low had been known to be good friends with celebrities like Paris Hilton.
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Normally taciturn businessman Low Taek Jho has issued a rare press statement, challenging a series of reports in websites linking him and Malaysia's 1MDB to a failed attempt to buy three London hotels in 2011.

        themalaysianinsider.com

Tycoon Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, merely played the role of a coordinator in a hotel takeover bid in which 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) was part of. Low's office added that he was coordinating the deal together with Aabar Investments PJS, an Abu Dhabi government-controlled sovereign wealth fund."

        malaysiakini.com

“Mr Low has never held any position in 1MDB or in the government of Malaysia. Mr Low was appointed as one of the many advisors invited by the stakeholders of Terengganu Investment Authority (TIA) to provide advice from Jan 2009 to mid-May 2009 given his market-based knowledge. “Mr Low has not been involved in TIA since mid-May 2009,” read the press statement carried by several news portals.

        themalaymailonline.com

"Mr. Low was a co-investor and led the coordination efforts for the proposed bid for Maybourne Hotel Group (Claridge's, the Connaught and the Berkeley in London) along with Aabar Investments PJS (an Abu Dhabi Government controlled sovereign wealth fund entity). "1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) was one of the several investors invited by Aabar Investments PJS to evaluate this early-stage investment opportunity in 2010/2011.

        themalaysianinsider.com

"To facilitate the bid, some initial interested investors provided preliminary letters of intent in support of the bid," the spokesman said in reply to The Malaysian Insider this morning.

        themalaysianinsider.com


The Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom Has Just Resigned

David Cameron, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has announced his resignation after Britain voted to leave the EU

David Cameron says he will resign as Prime Minister. He bid an emotional farewell outside 10 Downing Street.https://t.co/fQan0z3LPo— Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) June 24, 2016

Saying that he accepts the decision of the electorate, which voted by 51.9% to 48.1% to leave the European Union, David Cameron said while he would attempt to "steady the ship" over the coming weeks and months, he noted that a "fresh leadership" was needed

Flanked by wife Samantha, Mr Cameron said he had informed the Queen of his decision to remain in place for the short term and to then hand over to a new prime minister by the time of the Conservative conference in October.It would be for the new prime minister to carry out negotiations with the EU and invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, which would give the UK two years to negotiate its withdrawal, he said."The British people have voted to leave the European Union and their will must be respected," said Mr Cameron. "The will of the British people is an instruction that must be delivered."

        bbc.com

The referendum turnout was 71.8% - with more than 30 million people voting - the highest turnout at a UK-wide vote since 1992.
According to FT, former London mayor Boris Johnson is expected to be Britain's next Prime Minister. However, there could be trouble.

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Former London mayor Boris Johnson has been sitting comfortably ahead of his rivals, according to the bookmakers and the polls – although it is worth noting that they had also largely favoured a Remain result.Home Secretary Theresa May is still in second place in terms of odds, while Remain campaigner Chancellor George Osborne has dropped from third place earlier this year down to sixth place. He has taken a bruising by the overnight result.Justice Secretary and leading Brexit campaigner Michael Gove has replaced Osborne in the third spot.Andrea Leadsom, who earned thunderous applause when she savaged the "undemocratic EU" at this week's debate in Wembley, has risen to the fourth spot, followed by another Brexit campaigner Priti Patel.

        theweek.co.uk