Wujud Ke Alam Kuantum Macam Dalam Filem Ant-Man And The Wasp? Biar Sains Yang Jelaskan

Berikutan kejayaan Avengers: Infinity War, Marvel sekali lagi mengeluarkan filem Ant-Man and The Wasp, dua watak superhero Marvel yang tidak muncul ketika menentang Thanos, dan filem ini akan menjawab persoalan tersebut

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Pada dasarnya, filem Antman and The Wasp berkisarkan tentang The Wasp bersama dengan Ant Man dan Hank Pym, mempunyai misi untuk menyelamatkan Janet van Dyne (lakonan Michelle Pfeiffer). Janet merupakan isteri kepada Hank Pym yang tersekat di dalam Quantum Realm iaitu dimensi lain.

Bagi mereka yang sudah menonton filem Antman and The Wasp pasti tertanya-tanya apakah benar wujudnya Alam Kuantum?
Mari kita lihat penjelasan ringkas di bawah:

1. Kuantum adalah unit tenaga yang paling kecil

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Teori kuantum dipelajari dalam salah satu cabang ilmu fizik dan dibincangkan juga dalam kimia untuk pengajian mekanik kuantum. Kuantum diambil dari perkataan 'kuanta' yang bererti jumlah. Walaupun dalam bidang fizik, kuantum merupakan unit tenaga terkecil.Kuantum wujud dalam dunia mikroskopik yang tidak dapat dilihat dengan mata kasar seperti yang ditunjukkan dalam filem Ant Man, di mana terdapat benda-benda hidup dan beberapa benda mati boleh menyusut ke saiz subatomik.

2. Meneliti teori kuantum adalah sama seperti mengenali diri kita sendiri

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Semua yang terdapat alam semesta boleh dipelajari melalui teori kuantum. Cabang sains ini mula dibincangkan secara mendalam pada awal 1900-an, sehingga yang paling baru adalah daripada idea hebat Stephen Hawking.Secara ringkasan, semua yang terdapat di alam ini dibuat dari bahagian kecil yang berinteraksi dan kemudian bergabung untuk membentuk sesuatu yang lebih besar. Teori sains klasik mengatakan bahawa atom adalah bahagian terkecil namun teori kuantum membuktikan bahawa atom masih dapat diuraikan menjadi subatomik.Seperti diri kita sendiri, ovum yang awalnya disenyawakan oleh sperma kemudian menjadi janin di perut ibu sehingga lahir. Saiz badan tumbuh lebih besar, dan akan terus berkembang dari masa ke masa.Sebagai set subatomik, setiap objek mempunyai kemungkinan mengecut ke saiz yang lebih kecil.

3. Memahami cara kerja Pym Particle

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Dalam filem Ant Man yang pertama, Hank Pym telah mencipta satu serum yang boleh mengubah saiz benda hidup. Bukan itu sahaja, serum ini juga boleh menghantar sasarannya ke ruang hampagas atau vakum. Serum tersebut diberi nama Pym Particle.Ambil contoh tubuh manusia yang mana dari luar boleh kelihatan secara keseluruhan tetapi sebenarnya terdiri daripada banyak atom bebas. Apabila kita berkembang dan berkembang, atom-atom ini tidak pernah berkembang. Mereka kekal dalam saiz asalnya. Apa yang berlaku? Jarak antara atom bertambah panjang, jadi badan kita berkembang menjadi lebih besar. Pym Particle adalah serum yang berfungsi untuk memotong jarak antara atom, atau bahkan menghilangkan terus jarak itu.Apabila objek hidup, atau manusia 'dipadatkan' kepada saiz yang sangat kecil, semua undang-undang alam semula jadi di dunia tidak lagi sah. Seperti yang dikatakan oleh Hank Pym dan Janet, teori ruang dan masa dalam alam kuantum dapat menjadikannya 'hilang'.Disclaimer: Vakum merupakan ruang di mana tidak ada jirim atau di mana tekanannya sangat rendah sehingga mana-mana zarah dalam ruang ini tidak menjejaskan apa-apa proses yang dijalankan di sana. Ia adalah keadaan yang jauh di bawah tekanan atmosfera normal dan diukur dalam unit tekanan (pascal).

4. Adakah dunia kuantum merupakan 'dunia lain'?

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Alam kuantum dapat digambarkan sebagai dunia hal-hal subatomik. Di manakah ia? Siapkan imaginasi anda, kami akan membincangkan sesuatu yang paradoks. Bunyi mustahil, tetapi ia masuk akal juga selepas memikirkannya. Pertama, adakah anda pernah mendengar tentang multiverse? Sesetengah saintis dan ilmuwan beranggapan bahawa alam semesta kita mempunyai banyak aktiviti 'berkembar' selari yang mana pelbagai aktiviti berlaku pada satu masa tanpa kita sedar. Setiap alam semesta mempunyai realiti yang berbeza. Sekiranya dalam dunia realiti manusia mempunyai 3 dimensi, alam semesta lain boleh mempunyai peraturan yang berbeza. Mungkin dalam bentuk hologram, bayang-bayang, atau lain-lain.Kenyataan bahawa Marvel menunjukkan dalam 'Ant Man dan The Wasp' adalah sifat kuantum. Kerana jarak pepejal antara sub-atom dalam tubuh manusia, undang-undang ruang dan masa tidak sama dengan dunia sekarang.Janet, yang berada dalam alam kuantum, boleh berada di tempat yang sama seperti Hank Pym dan Hope namun mereka tidak boleh berkomunikasi secara langsung kerana realiti Janet berbeza dengan dunia manusia di mana bentuknya bukan 3 dimensi. Ini bererti, setiap alam semesta berjalan lancar dan selari tetapi pada tahap yang berbeza.

5. Watak Ava 'Ghost' merupakan simulasi penjelasan teori kuantum

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Mereka yang sudah menonton filem Antman and The Wasp pasti merasakan bahawa watak antagonist filem tersebut iaitu Ava Ghost terasa kurang 'jahat'. Ava hanya mahu menyembuhkan dirinya dengan memasuki dirinya ke terowong kuantum yang dicipta oleh Hank Pym. Semasa Ava kecil, sebahagian daripada dirinya disedut ke dalam terowong kuantum. Alat itu kemudian dimusnahkan sebelum Ava dibawa sepenuhnya ke dalam alam kuantum. Oleh yang demikian terasa seolah-olah tubuhnya di antara ada dan tiada. Ava hidup dalam dua realiti dalam dirinya, realiti dunia manusia dan realiti alam kuantum. Ini membuatkan hidup Ava terseksa kerana jarak antara atom dalam tubuhnya  telah dipendekkan, tetapi masih dalam realiti 3 dimensi. Oleh itu Ava terpaksa  memasuki satu bilik khas untuk mendapatkan tenaga melalui haba dan cahaya. Sekiranya Ava tidak dapat masuk ke dalam terowong kuantum ciptaan Hank Pym, dia boleh kehilangan dirinya selama-lamanya. Untuk memulihkan dirinya, dia perlu masuk ke dalam alam kuantum (terowong ciptaan Hank Pym) untuk mengambil semula sebahagian dari dirinya yang sudah tersesat di sana.

6. Penjelasan cara quantum tunnel yang dicipta Hank Pym untuk menjemput Janet van Dyne

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Hank Pym wujud dalam bentuk manusia biasa sebelum menuju ke alam kuantum untuk menjemput Janet. Dia menggunakan isyarat yang dihantar oleh Janet ke dalam badan Scott. Isyarat ini berbentuk frekuensi dan gelombang panjang.Atom-atom di dalam tubuh manusia berinteraksi melalui getaran. Getaran ini bergerak dari satu titik atom ke atom yang lain, kemudian dirujuk sebagai gelombang. Bilangan gelombang yang berlaku setiap satu saat boleh dikira melalui frekuensi.Hank hanya perlu mencari frekuensi atom Janet. Angka-angka dalam terowong kuantum boleh ditetapkan untuk membawa Hank ke titik destinasinya menggunakan jalur pengangkutan yang dilengkapi dengan GPS.Komponen khas yang menjadi rebutan Hope dan Ava berfungsi sebagai penstabil, supaya beban kerja terowong kuantum tidak terlalu besar. Perubahan tenaga dari dunia tiga dimensi ke alam kuantum memerlukan tenaga yang banyak. Sekiranya tidak dipasang dengan penstabil ini, terowong kuantum boleh mati pada bila-bila masa disebabkan kuasa yang berlebihan.

7. Time vortex dan vakum dalam alam kuantum

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Di post credit scene, Scott berangkat ke alam kuantum untuk menyimpan tenaga dalam tiub. Janet memberi amaran kepada Scott untuk tidak terperangkap dalam pusaran masa atau time vortex. Apakah time vortex?Jika anda pernah menonton filem 'Interstellar' hasil ciptaan Christopher Nolan, pasti anda mengingati adegan di mana Cooper cuba menghubungi anaknya dari masa depan. Dia terperangkap di tengah-tengah, di mana ruang dan masa tidak terpakai. Dia juga dapat melihat dirinya di alam semesta lain.Itulah yang merujuk kepada time vortex. Jika Scott terperangkap di sana, dia tidak boleh membezakan antara masa lalu, sekarang dan masa depan. Semuanya seolah-olah berlaku bersama-sama.Ini pasti menjadikan akal fikiran manusia seolah-olah tidak berfungsi kerana pemikiran dan perasaan manusia timbul daripada interaksi atom. Apabila jarak antara atom sangat singkat bahkan hampir tidak ada, manusia akan kehilangan logik dan ingatan. Ia seperti berada dalam keadaan vakum atau ruang kosong.

8. Apakah semua teknologi dalam 'Ant Man and The Wasp' boleh berlaku di dunia nyata?

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Persoalan yang datang selepas menonton filem fiksyen sains adalah, "Bolehkah alat-alat ini tidak digunakan di dunia nyata?" Sudah tentu jawapannya boleh, tetapi bukan masa kini dan keperluan penyelidikan yang terperinci untuk masa yang lama. Semua filem fiksyen sains mestilah diambil dari teori sains yang sedia ada. Setakat ini, teori kuantum dan mekanik telah digunakan secara meluas. Salah satu contoh adalah untuk mengenal pasti kandungan kimia dalam campuran. Ia juga boleh digunakan untuk merekabentuk sebatian kimia yang baru.

Artikel ini diterjemah daripada artikel IDN Times.

Setakat di sini penjelasan saintifik yang ringkas tentang dunia kuantum dalam Ant Man and The Wasp.
Teori ini berkemungkinan akan muncul dalam filem Marvel lain, kerana fenomena kuantum menarik untuk diterokai!

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Teori alam kuantum juga telah diringkaskan oleh seorang pengguna Twitter @zamirmohyedin dalam bentuk thread seperti di bawah:

Jadi, dah ramai tanya-tanya 'quantum realm' yang dipaparkan dalam 'Ant-man & The Wasp' itu benda betul ke ataupun sekadar fantasi?Ini adalah 'thread'.— Zamir Mohyedin (@zamirmohyedin) July 12, 2018

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Rosmah's Ex-Aide Claims She Paid RM100,000 A Month For Cybertroopers To Protect Her Image

A former aide to Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has revealed in court today, 9 September, that he was given RM100,000 a month to manage a team of cybertroopers

Datuk Rizal Mansor claimed that the cybertrooper team was set up in 2012 to safeguard her public reputation, reported New Straits Times.He made the revelation in the High Court today while he was reading his evidence in Rosmah's trial of soliciting bribes from a company to help it secure a RM1.25 billion project in Sarawak.Rizal worked for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's wife from 2009 to 2018.

			This team was also responsible for countering and providing explanations to every slander, assertion, and accusation towards Datin Seri Rosmah, to the public.
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"The cybertroopers were operating on funds provided by Datin Seri Rosmah herself. She gave me RM100,000 cash every month to finance the team," Malay Mail quoted the 21st prosecution witness of the case as saying.Other than protecting her public image, the 45-year-old said his responsibility also included arranging media coverage for her events so that the public could like her better and improve her image as the wife of the prime minister.

Datuk Rizal Mansor.
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Rizal said his job made him very close with Rosmah and he eventually won her trust

As her aide, Rizal represented Rosmah to receive gifts and funds given to her by certain individuals, entrepreneurs, and contractors. Every two years, Rizal's contract was renewed and given a new job title.He said he had been a special officer, special functions officer, assistant special functions officer, and special division principal assistant director."However, my responsibilities remained that of a special officer to the prime minister's wife. At one point, this division changed its name to 'special division' but I myself often referred to it as First Lady of Malaysia (FLOM)," he told the court.Rizal added that throughout his tenure, his salary was fully borne by the government.

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He went on to list out the negative perceptions the rakyat had on Rosmah

"Most of the negative news involving Rosmah centred around her expensive handbags and the lavish wedding of her daughter," Rizal said. "There were also stories about how she misused the government jet and how anyone who wanted to get government contracts needed to see her first."

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He also said Rosmah was constantly being accused of being the real 'boss' to her husband and then-premier."All these reports eventually became a real liability to the prime minister's image and the PMO then instructed the FLOM division to scale down publicity surrounding Rosmah in the media," he testified.

The former 'first lady' was so happy with his performance to the extent that it earned him a Datukship in 2014, he revealed

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"I ended up being rewarded with a Datukship in 2014 even though I was just a Grade N48 officer. Such title is usually reserved for officers in grade 54 and above (sic)," he said.On the subject of Rosmah's influence over the civil service and government agencies, he said that people in the government used to fear and respect the FLOM unit due to her reputation."Any request from FLOM was carried out without any bureaucratic hindrance," he alleged while Rosmah was listening in the dock."Officers feared being put in cold storage or transferred far away from their hometowns if they did not do what they were told."

A study last year found that Malaysia is among 70 countries that uses cybertroopers to spread fake news:

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Guys Show 'Correct' Way To Wrap Towels After Showering. Asians: "That's A Sarong Bro"

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So you've just got out of the shower and are about to wrap yourself in a towel

How do you wrap it? Are you someone who tucks in the corner and hopes for the best or do you roll the top bit down for maximum safety?

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A couple of guys have recently gone viral after discovering the "correct way" of wrapping a towel

Instead of tucking in the edge, Brayden Singley posted a video of himself rolling the towel down then running around to prove how it doesn't fall.

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TikTok user @sidneyraz shares the same realisation, wishing he had known the "rolling" method earlier in life.

  @sidneyraz years and years of realization right here #inmy30s #towel  original sound - sidneyraz

Now you might be thinking, "Isn't that pretty common knowledge?"
However, many also shared in the comments how this was the first time they had seen this towel wrapping method.

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Meanwhile, Asians felt otherwise.
Several explained how people on this side of the world have been using this type of towel wrapping for years, especially for sarongs or lungis.

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Guess it goes to show how some things that might be common knowledge for some may be completely new to someone else.

The touch-me-not plant is another recent example of this:

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Kangkong Straws & Banana Leaves Packaging: Thailand's Inventive Ways To Reduce Plastic Use

It's a well-known fact that plastic is everywhere.
It's also common knowledge that excessive use of plastic is harmful to the planet, and by extension, all of its inhabitants.

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From harming wildlife and marine life, to pollution and contributing to climate change - the list goes on.

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This is why businesses around the world have started to introduce and commit to using alternatives to plastic.However, Thailand may be in the lead when it comes to inventiveness.

While metal straws are becoming widely used now thanks to plastic straw bans in eateries, here's one you probably haven't heard of or seen before...
Kangkong straws.

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The leafy vegetable, otherwise known as water spinach, water morning glory, or Chinese spinach, is not a new addition to restaurants and households.Though you're probably more familiar with it when it's stir-fried and covered in belacan.

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Broccoli Revolution, a vegan restaurant chain in Bangkok, Thailand is taking their responsibility towards the environment very seriously with these inventive edible kangkong straws

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By repurposing the stems of the vegetable into sturdy drinking straws, the restaurant proved that it works just as well as plastic or metal straws, whether your beverage of choice is a caffeinated drink, a thick fruit smoothie, or just water.So sturdy in fact, they apparently last for hours while soaking in a drink.

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Since the kangkong straws are edible, customers can simply snack on them once they're done using them as straws

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For those who'd rather not eat the kangkong, no worries - the straws are biodegradable when discarded, eliminating the concern of long-term pollution.For those who aren't fans of the vegetable's taste, they don't impart much added flavour into any drink, according to the restaurant's co-owner Saks Rouypirom.

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He told Coconuts Bangkok that Broccoli Revolution obtains the kangkong for its straws from local markets.Despite the fact that they cost THB3 (RM0.38) each compared to THB1 (RM0.13) each for average plastic straws, he said that the extra cost is negligible for the greater good.

In the same vein, a Thai supermarket has been using banana leaves to wrap its produce

The large and thick banana leaf packaging - which is secured with a flexible piece of bamboo - comes from Rimping supermarket in Chiangmai, Thailand, Forbes reported.

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Despite the fact that some plastic is used to adhere the labels, this method still significantly reduces the amount of plastic required.

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On this front, Malaysia's not far behind.
Select Jaya Grocer stores have recently started using banana leaves as packaging for their produce too!

Jaya Grocer has started using banana leaves to wrap their products too  A huge step forward pic.twitter.com/A3pMxj1xNL— Typical Malaysian (@TypicalMsian) March 27, 2019

The banana leaves used by Jaya Grocer are supplied by OA Organik, a fair trade community enterprise partnering with the Orang Asli that allows Orang Asli farmers' to earn sustainable income via organic farming.

The orang asli farmers packed some of the farm produce using banana leaves this morning! You will see these at Jaya...Posted by OA Organik on Tuesday, 26 March 2019

Small, simple changes can make the biggest differences! Here's to doing whatever we can to help. <3

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Here are a few eateries that have started taking steps to reduce their use of straws:

                McDonald's Malaysia To Stop Handing Out Straws Automatically Starting 1 August

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                KFC Singapore Will No Longer Provide Plastic Lids And Straws With Dine In Drinks

The move is in line with the fast-food chain's No Straws Initiative.

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Okay, Let's Face It. Malaysians And Singaporeans DO Have A Lot Of Things In Common

The infamous love-hate relationship between Malaysians and Singaporeans often clouds the stark similarities we share. Like what? Like these:

1. We get to enjoy some of the best food on the planet everyday

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Oh, we take our food very seriously. To say we plan our lives around food is an understatement; we live, breathe, and dream about everything makan-related, from steaming bowls of laksa to freshly barbecued satay to cooling down with some ais kacang.

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Our superpowers include being able to identify every single kuih in existence and ordering drinks at the kopitiam like a total pro.

2. We've added our own unique spin to the English language

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Being home to countless of dialects serves as inspiration to create a language not found anywhere else in the world. The days are not the same without the colourful Manglish/Singlish vocabulary, from gone case to gostan.

3. Our conversations feel incomplete without lah and the rest of our favourite suffixes

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And we'd be more than happy to explain the delicate difference between lah and loh.

4. We both complain about the same weather (haze and all!)

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There's no tighter bond than detesting the same thing, and the Malaysian-Singaporean bond is always at its strongest when haze season rolls around and everyone's grappling for fresh air.

5. We get an adrenaline rush just hearing the word "discounts"

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We don't play play when it comes to shopping! We've pretty much mapped out Orchard Road and Bukit Bintang each time a major sale season rolls around and nothing can stand between us and some good ol' (heavily-discounted!) retail therapy.

6. We can't get enough of hilarious memes

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The most exciting part about festive seasons and major events is seeing the stellar line-up of memes that are sure to trickle through our social feeds!

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And sometimes, when the going gets tough, we get by with a little help from Photoshop.

7. We share our love for the legendary P. Ramlee

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The multi-talented maestro was born in Penang and had carved a name for himself in Singapore. Whether you're Malaysian or Singaporean, you've probably watched Bujang Lapok and listened to Getaran Jiwa one too many times.

8. An important factor when we decide where to lepak mostly depends on the availability of air-con

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Which probably explains why chilling at malls is the default plan on weekends, even though we're home to an endless array of outdoor adventures and natural attractions.

9. We all get asked the same prying questions from the relentless aunties every festive season

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Because no family gathering is ever complete without "When are you getting married?" and its accompanying range of invasive probes into your personal life.

10. Despite their ability to get under our skin, we love our family to bits and can't imagine life without them

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Family acts a major compass in everything we do in life. We may not act on our impulse to quit our jobs to travel the world for fear of disappointing our parents, but we score big when landing a dream job Grandma is proud of!

11. We've wasted a good portion of our lives being stuck in unnecessary traffic jams

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Sure, we have better things to do than wasting our precious time and petrol on the CTE or the Federal Highway, but such is life.

12. We have a special place for Phua Chu Kang in our hearts

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And we're not about to dispute his "Best in Singapore, JB, and some say Batam" claim, either!

When you think about it, could the love-hate relationship between Malaysians and Singaporeans be because of how similar we are to each other?

Could it be that we're subconsciously hating on things that are actually a reflection of... ourselves?

On the bright side, having things in common is the fast track to a fab friendship, and it's high time we celebrate our similarities!

Singapore, Let's Be FriendsStart something fresh today, like a friendship!Look out for our Limited Edition Doublemint Personalised Tin with 8 awesome greeting stickers and make friends!Posted by DOUBLEMINT Malaysia on Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Make your move; make new friends by sharing happy thoughts and good things! Get inspired here.

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These Dining Capsules Are Perfect If You're Single Or Not In The Mood For Humans

Dining by yourself just got a whole less awkward in this family chain restaurant in Japan

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Popular Japanese restaurant Gusto introduced single-person semi-private dining boxes after noticing so many students and young adults eating alone in their outlets, Next Shark reported.

Designed to look like office cubicles rather than traditional restaurant tables, the 'dining capsules' are ideal for customers who want alone time... and absolutely no eye contact with strangers

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With high wooden barriers that face customers, there's no need to worry about feeling self-conscious while eating alone!

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Diners who aren't in the mood for any human interaction will be pleased to find that they won't even need to speak to waitstaff

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All they need to do to order is point at pictures on the menu, and the waiters won't say a word.

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The single-person box seat is also perfect for people who want to enjoy a meal while also getting some work done in peace

On top of the privacy that comes with having your own space, the booths are complete with everything a modern working space needs - lots of space, free WiFi, and multiple charging outlets.

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Family restaurants are some of the only eateries in Japan that offer unlimited refills for their entire soft drink menu, so those who want to spend hours working without overspending on drinks can rest easy!

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According to Soranews24, the solo seats can be found at Gusto's Tokyo branches in Akasaka Mitsuke, Azabujuban, Hatagaya, Higashi Ikebukuro, Kameari Station North Exit, Kichijoji, Medai-mae, Mito Keio Daigaku-mae, and Shinbashi.

Introverts all over the Internet have praised Gusto for having a comfortable space for solo diners

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However, some don't see the point of going out to eat if you want to avoid all human interaction.

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Restaurants in Japan aren't only next-level, some of them even have some pretty cool visitors from time to time:

                This Herd Has Been Nicknamed "Yakuza Deer" For Harassing A Restaurant Owner In Japan

The owner has been fawning over the herd for at least six years.

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Step Into A Winter Igloo, Experience Magical Snowfall & More At This Christmas Event

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This Spotlight is sponsored by Gamuda Gardens.

Are you ready to have a holly jolly Christmas celebration?
Mark your calendars as Gamuda Gardens brings the Christmas spirit alive in their Christmas event, Winter Garden!

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Ever dreamed of experiencing a magical white and snowy Christmas? Well, this year, you can enjoy the chilly cold temperatures right here at Gamuda Gardens, as they've got tonnes of fun Christmas-themed activities for you and your family, including actual snowfall!Here are the deets: Gamuda Gardens' Winter Garden Dates: 24th and 25th DecemberTime: 12pm - 9pmLocation: Gamuda Gardens Experience Gallery, Rawang

From singing along to Christmas carols and meeting Santa and Santarina to witnessing snowfall and walking through a vibrant Christmas market, you'll definitely be in the festive mood!

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Watch as Gamuda Gardens transforms into a magical Christmas winter wonderland with sparkly lights, gorgeous garlands, and a tall Christmas tree adorned with cute trinkets that mimic the atmosphere in a Hallmark Christmas movie. Make sure you bring your camera to capture as many pictures as you want with the beautiful decorations. And if you get hungry, there will be food trucks lined up outside the gallery with an array of yummy food to choose from.

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You'll also find many different local vendors selling colourful Christmas-themed items, so be sure to show them some support.

Here are some of the other activities you can look forward to:

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- Experience what it's like to be in a winter igloo - Witness the magical moment of snowfall as if it's falling from the sky - Let your kids get occupied with workshops to make Christmas arts and crafts- Enjoy music and performances to some of the best classic Christmas carols - Convey your Christmas wishes when you meet Santa and Santarina - Shop for some souvenirs as you walk through the colourful Christmas market

Gamuda Gardens is the new urban lifestyle hub, as the vibrant township allows people and nature to come together in the same place

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The township also has five cascading lakes that open up to a 50-acre pet-friendly Central Park, a commercial square within the 810-acre integrated township, and a bunch of thrilling activities to explore like Xploria, Gardens Wellness, Adventure Playland, and more.

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And, one of their latest launches is Valeria Garden Homes, a two-storey biophilic terrace home with intricate landscaping inspired by dandelion fields.

So, whatchu waiting for? Head over to Gamuda Gardens' website to register for their Christmas event!

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Psst.. hurry and register now as the first 50 registrants will receive special goodies! To keep up with the latest happenings at Gamuda Gardens, check out their website or follow their Facebook page.

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Panicked Father Rushes To Roadblock So Officers Can Help His Wife Deliver A Baby

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A woman safely delivered a baby in a car with the help of two police officers at a roadblock in Sarawak

According to Harian Metro, the incident took place around 11.50pm last night, 10 June, at a roadblock on the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway.The 26-year-old mother and her 28-year-old husband were on their way to the Sarawak General Hospital when they had to pass the police roadblock.

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The officers on duty rushed to help the mother when the husband informed them that she was giving birth

27-year-old L/CPL Noor Fatihah Azelam said that she was on duty at the roadblock from 4pm until 12am."I approached the car and saw that the woman had already given birth," she said."I helped her unravel the umbilical cord that was wrapped around the child's neck."After that, her colleague, CPL Perakson Jennie wrapped the baby in a towel so it wouldn't be cold.

The mother and the child were then taken to the hospital after the ordeal

Samarahan district police chief DSPT Sudirman Kram confirmed the incident with Harian Metro.He said that the woman's husband drove up to the roadblock in panic, hoping to get help."Our officer found that the woman had already given birth and assisted her. Coincidentally, another officer who was about to report for duty also helped cover the child in a towel she had brought," he explained.

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The pregnant woman went into labour on the way to the hospital.

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Corp Zahri never thought he would help deliver another baby after 13 years.

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The Absolutely Unsettling Reason Why You Are Addicted To Your Smartphone

Undeniably, smartphones have become a part of us.
We bring them everywhere we go. At night, the soft glow of the screen is the only light source we feed on. Some of us might even fall asleep next to our smartphones.

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Here's the bad news - our addiction to smartphones could be a sign of anxiety!

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According to a published study, heavy usage of smartphones - particularly apps  and entertainment features - could link to a need to shut down from reality and escape unpleasant feelings

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The study was published in Computers in Human Behavior, a scholarly journal dedicated to examining the use of computers from a psychological perspective.

Researchers from the University of Illinois examined 72 students with questionnaires that addressed mental health and usage of smartphones

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"Handheld devices, with their countless applications and entertainment options and their constant presence at our fingertips, make it easier than ever before to disconnect with the problems [and] stresses of reality, and avoid actively engaging with them," observed the study co-author Tayana Panova.

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After answering the questionnaires, the researchers then put the students in an anxiety-inducing situation by making them write down their personal flaw and weakness in 5 minutes

During the test, a third of participants had no access to their smartphone or any other device, another third had access to their smartphone, and a final group had access to a basic video game.The participants then had to wait for 10 minutes while the writings were supposedly reviewed.

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The study found that 64% of students with access to their smartphones had low anxiety levels. However, out of the students who had access to smartphones that felt anxious, a staggering 82% used their smartphones during the test

Conversely, 50% of non-stressed participants reached for their cellphone compared with 25% of the video game group.

Researchers conclude that smartphones act as a 'security blanket' that provides comfort and assurance to anxious users

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However, the researchers stressed that by owning a smartphone wouldn't determine whether they would develop this kind of habit. They stressed that it's a person's underlying feelings and emotions.

They further suggested that this could make users more vulnerable to anxiety since their feelings are not expressed. In the long run, this could have an adverse effect on mental health!

So guys, let this be a good reminder for us to take a break from our devices once in a while!

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Malaysians Can Catch The 'Blood Moon' Lunar Eclipse From 4.02PM To 9.56PM Later Today

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Malaysians will be able to observe the rare 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse later today, from 4.02pm to 9.56pm

"The Full Moon Eclipse phenomenon on 8 November 2022 will occur 5.8 days before the Moon is at its furthest position from Earth, at a distance of 404,923km away," wrote the Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) in a post on their Facebook page.According to the space agency, the phenomenon can be seen in five continents around the world — Asia, Australia, North America, South America, as well as northern and eastern parts of Europe. This phenomenon is said to occur when the Moon disk passes through the Earth's umbra shadow axis, which is located at the centre of the Earth's shadow. The reddish hue that is said to paint the moon at this time is a result of the moon being completely covered by the Earth's shadow.

A visual of the 'Blood Moon'.
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However, the phenomenon cannot be seen in Malaysia at the beginning of the phase, as the eclipse occurs when the moon is below the Earth's horizon

Providing visuals on their Twitter page, MYSA reveals an in-depth graphic on the time that would be the most suitable for Malaysians to check out the Blood Moon, which is said to be the best at about 7pm.

Approximate timings on when to see the Blood Moon.
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"The people of Malaysia will have the opportunity to witness the phenomenon when the moon begins to rise on the eastern horizon, with the people of Sabah and Sarawak getting to experience the phase when it is in a full lunar eclipse, while those in Western Malaysia will get to see it during the maximum lunar eclipse phase, until it ends at 9.56pm," wrote MYSA.Observers are further advised to ensure that no obstacles or other forms of obstruction is present in the area, so as to witness the eclipse.

Set your alarms and don't miss the last total lunar eclipse until 2025!

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[VIDEO] Here's Why Utropolis Marketplace Is The Next Place You Should Check Out!

If you're in Glenmarie looking for a place to hang out, get your lunch fixed and your daily errands done, Utropolis Marketplace might be the right place for you.

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From fresh sandwiches from Subway, satisfying your Korean cuisine cravings from Oiso, easy takeaways from Texas Chicken, to loading yourself with caffeine from Vibes Café & Bistro, the two-storey Utropolis Marketplace hosts a variety of food tenants for people who work, study and live nearby. And if you can't get enough, head on to Food Park, a modern food court with trendy communal dining space and a variety of local and artisan foods - all under one roof!

They even have Utrokids, happening once a month with fun activities and creative workshops for families and kids!

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Watch this video to find out more things you can do at Utropolis Marketplace:

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This lifestyle hub is specially designed to meet the everyday needs of the community, making it convenient to hang out with friends at the many eateries, do grocery shopping, work out at Camp5 or even host a wedding at the event space!

Head over to Utropolis Marketplace today or follow their Facebook page for the latest happenings and updates.


You Can Now Pre-Order The iPhone 8 And 8 Plus From This Online Store

To the delight of Apple fans worldwide, the tech giant unveiled the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus alongside the sleek-looking iPhone X earlier this month

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Made from "the most durable glass ever in a smartphone", the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus feature the same size displays as their predecessors. The iPhone 8 has a 4.7-inch screen while the larger iPhone 8 Plus packs a 5.5-inch display.Both are Retina HD displays and runs on a new A11 Bionic chip which is notably faster than the older A10 processor which powered last year's iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.

The devices recently went on sale in America, UK, Australia, and other countries

Customers queue outside an Apple Store in London ahead of the launch of the iPhone 8.
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Apple has yet to announce the availability of the devices for the Malaysian market, although major telcos like Celcom and Maxis have started teasing that the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are coming soon.

But for Malaysians who can’t wait to get their hands on the smartphones, 11Street has opened its pre-order for the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus

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The 64GB version of the iPhone 8 is priced at RM3,649 and the 256GB at RM4,399. The larger iPhone 8 Plus runs for RM4,149 (64GB) and RM4,899 (256GB).Both devices come in three colours: space grey, silver, and gold.

The iPhones carry the standard one-year Apple Malaysia warranty

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The pre-order will come packaged with some freebies, including a lightning USB cable, tempered glass, power bank, and case worth a total of RM200.

The phones will be delivered starting from 30 October, which is approximately in a month's time. If you're interested, head over to 11Street to place your pre-order.

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16 Initiatives Under #Bajet2022 That Will Help College & Uni Students

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Following the recent tabling of #Bajet2022, the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) says that the government's concern for the development of higher education in the country is well received

In a statement, the Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said that MOHE is particularly grateful for the government's efforts in channelling funds to enhance Research and Development (R&D) activities.While tabling the Supply Bill 2022 on Friday, 29 October, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul announced that the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has been allocated RM14.5 billion. RM11.5 billion is meant for operating expenses and RM3 billion will be channelled for development expenses.Noraini added, "MOHE is committed to assisting the government in the recovery agenda, rebuilding the country's resilience through higher education."

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.
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There are 16 initiatives under the Supply Bill 2022 that will help agencies under the MOHE as well as students in colleges and universities:

1. B40 students will receive free tablets

RM450 million will be allocated for this programme and it is estimated that 600,000 students from B40 families will benefit from this initiative.

2. The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) industry will be empowered with a RM6.6 billion allocation

Besides that, an additional RM200 million will also be allocated for joint venture programmes with the industry.

3. Discounts will be given for National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan repayments

Starting 1 November 2021 until 30 April 2022, those who are repaying their loan balance in full will be eligible for a 15% discount.Meanwhile, those who are repaying at least half of their loan balance will be granted a 12% discount.If you repay your PTPTN loans through salary cuts or scheduled direct debit, then you will be given a 10% discount.

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4. Double tax deduction will be extended for companies that offer scholarships to students

This policy will be extended to companies offering scholarships to all fields of study.

5. Youths aged 18 to 20 years old and full-time students in higher education institutions will be eligible for RM150 e-wallet credit

This will come under the government's eStart programmes to foster a culture of cashless transactions in the country.The government has allocated RM300 million for the initiative, which aims to benefit more than two million youths so they can purchase items such as books and other equipment for their studies.

6. RM6.6 billion has been allocated for education loan programmes

Besides that, the allocation will also be channelled towards upgrading certificate programmes to diplomas, besides producing professionals among Bumiputeras in the fields of medicine, engineering, and finance under Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), and Yayasan Peneraju.

7. The government called for the private sector to offer an allowance of RM900 to students who undergo industrial training

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8. Employers who hire school leavers and graduates aged 18 to 30 years will be provided a monthly incentive of RM900

The RM900 amount will be given monthly for each hire for a period of six months.

9. Tax incentives for the Structured Industrial Training Programme will be extended until the year of assessment 2025

This will also be extended to students at different levels including Master's Degree, Professional Certificate, and Malaysian Skills Certificate Level 1 and 2.

10. R&D activities will be enhanced

RM423 million has been allocated for the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) and MOHE for this cause.The allocation includes RM295 million that will be used by public universities to play a role in the research and innovation ecosystem as well as encourage collaboration with the industry.

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11. Mobile clinic services will be expanded to university teaching hospitals

This is in line with the government's efforts to increase access to screening and health education in focus areas.

12. More universities will implement the community-based rehabilitation programme starting next year

The programme was pioneered by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in Penang, but the government plans to implement it in other public universities across the country.

13. The capacity of public health service facilities will be increased

RM4 billion has been allocated for the implementation of vaccination programmes as well as other efforts to address COVID-19, which also involves university teaching hospitals.

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14. Daycare facilities will be provided at public universities to support working mothers

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15.  RM2.9 billion will be used to carry out projects involving road maintenance, infrastructure renovation, and updating equipment at public universities, polytechnics, and community colleges

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16. Internet connectivity in institutions of higher learning will be improved

A total of RM50 million will be utilised to upgrade the Malaysian Research and Education Network (MYREN) access line at public universities from 500Mbps to 10Gbps.

The ministry believes that the approved allocation will not only benefit MOHE stakeholders but will also be enjoyed by the community and society, in line with the concept of 'Keluarga Malaysia' and 'Wawasan Kemakmuran Bersama 2030'

To get more information, check out the MOHE Facebook page.

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"Teman Saya Yang Selama Ini Lalai, Mendadak 3 Waktu Hadir Di Saf Depan" - Iktibar Kes NZ

Kes tembak yang berlaku di Christchurch, New Zealand pada Jumaat, 15 Mac 2019 yang lalu adalah antara yang paling dahsyat pernah direkodkan dalam sejarah manusia

Pengganas tembakan telah ditangkap polis NZ.
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Insiden yang bermotifkan kebencian terhadap umat Islam itu telah menggegarkan dunia, lebih-lebih lagi kerana ianya berlaku di New Zealand, sebuah negara yang terkenal dengan suasana aman damai dan selamat untuk didiami.Penduduk yang tidak bersalah menjadi sasaran tembakan pengganas sehingga mengorbankan kira-kira 50 nyawa yang kebanyakannya adalah umat Islam.

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Walaupun Islam menjadi sasaran kebencian, insiden itu tidak sedikit pun menjejaskan semangat umat Islam untuk terus menjalani kehidupan seperti biasa

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Malah, orang ramai dari seluruh dunia dilihat memberi sokongan padu kepada umat Islam serta menawarkan pelbagai jenis bantuan dan memaparkan solidariti tanpa mengira usia dan latar belakang.

Perdana Menteri New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern turut mengenakan tudung sebagai tanda hormat.
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Soal kepercayaan agama juga ditolak jauh-jauh dan rakyat sedunia lebih memfokuskan kepada usaha humaniti bagi mewujudkan suasana hidup yang lebih harmoni dan sejahtera antara manusia sejagat.

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Ternyata, terdapat 'cahaya di hujung terowong' dalam insiden tembak di New Zealand ini. Maka benarlah janji Allah yang mengatakan bahawa ada hikmah di sebalik kejadian.

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Seorang pengguna Facebook rakyat Indonesia, Yuhanis Azam telah berkongsi satu teladan yang baik untuk kita semua renungkan bersama. Perkongsian Yuhanis yang dimuat naik pada 16 Mac 2019 yang lalu telah pun mendapat 5,600 shares ketika artikel ini ditulis.Menurut beliau, insiden tembak terbabit telah membuka satu sinar baru buat seorang rakannya yang kini sedang menetap di Australia. Rakannya itu yang selama ini hidupnya lalai dilihat begitu rajin untuk hadir ke masjid sejak akhir-akhir ini, malah turut mendadak menunaikan 3 waktu terakhir di saf paling hadapan.

"Rupanya Allah turunkan hidayah."
Baca perkongsian penuh di bawah:

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Sejak semalam (Jumaat), hampir semua masjid di negeri-negeri Barat jemaahnya bertambah hingga 3 kali ganda.Sebahagian umat Islam disana yang sebelumnya tidak pernah atau jarang terlihat di masjid, sejak maghrib semalam hingga subuh ini berebut datang menghadap kepadaNya.Mereka memenuhi rumah Allah bukan sekadar untuk menunjukkan solidariti. Lebih jauh lagi, mereka sedang mengadu kepada Allah tentang kezaliman demi kezaliman yang terjadi sejak hari-hari sebelum ini, dengan kemuncaknya semalam di New Zealand.Sekali gus mereka berdoa, berharap perlindungan, serta pasrahkan segalanya, yang akan terjadi hari ini dan di masa depan, kepadaNya.

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Teman saya di Australia, yang selama ini hidupnya lalai, mendadak 3 waktu terakhir hadir di saf depan di masjid. Dia terlalu marah. Tapi dengan sebab kemarahan itu rupanya Allah turunkan hidayah.Ibunya chatting dengan saya pagi tadi. Menangis-nangis bahagia anaknya solat maghrib, isyak dan subuh di masjid. Bahkan sejak semalam terus bermalam disana. Bertilawah dan banyak merenung. Padahal sebelum ini dia tidak kenal solat kecuali solat Jumaat dan Eid Fitri.Si anak, dalam kemaksiatan hidup yang selama ini dijalani, ternyata masih menyimpan kecintaan pada Islam dan kaum muslimin. Makanya semalam itu tubuhnya bergetar hebat. Emosinya tidak terbendung, lalu memutuskan ke masjid, menjaganya hingga pagi bersama belasan Muslim lainnya.Alasan kawan saya tadi sederhana saja:"Serangan semlam kemungkinan besar akan menyebabkan bangkitnya ekstrimis-ekstrimis sayap kanan. Dan pasti rumah-rumah Allah yang akan menjadi sasaran. Jadi kita harus menjaganya hingga suasana reda."Tambahan pula saya ini pendosa. Sudah terlalu banyak dosa saya. Kalau misalnya masjid ini diserang, semoga saya ada ketika itu. Lalu saya menghentikan serangan tersebut atau gugur di tangannya sebagai syuhada."Mana saja yang menjadi takdir Allah, saya sudah siap sedia. Semoga dengan itu Allah mengampuni saya."-Kiriman daripada seorang sahabat dari Indonesia yang berada di luar negara-Yuhanis Azam

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This Star-Studded Watsons Raya Ad Was Completely Filmed At Home And We Totally Love It

This Spotlight is sponsored by Watsons.

Even though the Movement Control Order (MCO) has been partially lifted now, Raya is still going to be very different this year

No Ramadan bazaars, no going to mosques, no gathering for buka puasa, no balik kampung, and definitely no open houses :(With all of us adapting to the new normal and continuing to practice social distancing, it's probably hard for many of us to get into the festive mood. For some, it may not even seem like Raya at all.But though we're apart, there are actually lots of ways to make this Raya just as fun and exciting as it always is!

Though we're apart, there are actually lots of ways to make this Raya just as fun and exciting as it always is. Watsons is reminding us of this with their 2020 Raya ad.

The heartwarming yet totally entertaining video is a great reminder of what Raya is truly all about. It definitely shows why we don't have to be disappointed about Raya this year, as it's all down to how you make the most of things.The star-studded video includes many Malaysian celebs. Top local YouTuber Alyssa Dezek played Siti, the adorable main character, while the legendary Dato' Jalaluddin Hassan played the father.Other popular stars, such as Ayda Jebat, Nazrudin Rahman, Yaya Zahir, Jinnyboy, Amber Chia, Sean Lee, Fiqrie Dahari, and more, also make appearances as various family members and friends.Watch it below:

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It starts off with a little girl freaking out because of all the things that are making Raya different this year. We totally feel you Siti :(

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But then, she gets a call from Ayda Jebat, who cheers her up and reminds her that Raya will still be celebrated, no matter what. Awwww, that really hit us right in the feels!

Though we can't physically be with our loved ones, we can still get together via group call. It'll be even more fun if everyone gets all decked out in their baju raya.

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We can even show our love by getting gifts delivered to our friends and family. And duit raya also can send virtually okay? ;)

Watsons has also released other fun videos that encourage everyone to keep up good hygiene habits, stay healthy, and look good for Raya. Check them out below:

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Plus, they're also having a Jualan Jimat Selamat, in which you can get up to 50% off at all Watsons outlets as well as their online store!

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You'll even get cashback when you shop! Watsons members will get RM5 cashback when paying with the Touch 'n Go eWallet, on a minimum spend of RM60.

Don't forget to browse through the Watsons eBazaar for all your festive needs

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This is Watsons' first-ever eBazaar. They have everything you could possibly want or need, including food, cookies, hampers, and gift sets, as well as beauty, skincare, hair, body care, and health products.Check it out here from 6 - 30 May 2020.

They're also giving out up to RM1,000,000 of duit raya!

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All you have to do is sign up to be a Watsons member and you'll automatically receive your share of the duit raya, in the form of Watsons points. The first 100,000 new members to register will get RM10 worth of points each, until the RM1,000,000 has been fully redeemed.Sign up now to claim your share!

Watsons ucapkan Salam Aidilfitri to all Malaysians! Walaupun jauh di mata, kita masih beraya :)

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Working From Home, Social Distancing & 4 More Reasons Introverts Are Loving The New Norm

Hello, introverts. The new norm has been great, hasn't it?

You can finally let your true self shine. You can stay home on your own and chill on a Friday night - all without feeling bad at all. *rejoices internally*

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If you can relate, here are other reasons why you're probably loving this new way of life:

1. Getting to watch a movie 'alone' with the new standard operating procedures (SOPs)

The one-seat gap SOP during movie screenings means less social contact and no strangers kicking your seat! Yay.Plus, no more whiny, crying kids to ruin your experience now that children below the age of 12 are not allowed into cinemas. Sorry, parents.

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2. Not having to worry about people standing uncomfortably close to you when queueing at any store or restaurant

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3. Not having to worry about your resting b*tch face (RBF) because face masks cover up everything

You can yawn, mutter a curse under your breath, and do pretty much anything you want with a face mask on. More privacy, more confidence.They say the eyes are the windows to your soul anyway, right? :p

If all else fails, you can wear this.
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4. Getting to work from home and dealing with less small talk

We hope this pandemic has forced bosses to realise that most jobs don't require you to be in the office. And most meetings can just be emails. Really.

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5. Getting to use "social distancing" as a reason to avoid hanging out with people

Social distancing doesn't necessarily mean disconnection. Especially in the age of Zoom and Google Hangouts.But unlike an open-plan office, Zoom and Google Hangouts can be turned off. Thankfully. You're no longer a bad friend for turning down a meetup to read a book. My dear, it's called social distancing.

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6. Getting to start all the hobbies you've been wanting to do like gardening, doing word puzzles, reading, cooking, and bingeing on Netflix

Alone time = happiness.

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Enjoy this much-needed space while it lasts! What else have you been up to during this time?

If you're an introvert, you might recognise doing or saying some of these things:

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*Crumbles inside*

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Chinese Tsunami: Utusan Says "Sedarlah Cina"

Utusan Malaysia says emotional and greedy Chinese will hurt own race

Chinese voters will hurt their own race if they continue to be “emotional and greedy”, Utusan Malaysia warned today, as it continues with its attack against the community more than a month after the divisive May 5 general election.

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Under the headline “Sedarlah Cina (Wake up Chinese)”, Awang Selamat, who represents the collective voice of the paper’s editors, appeared to suggest that the majority of the Chinese community are overly demanding and ungrateful for voting against a government that has done much to serve them.

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“Amid the thick racist sentiment of the majority of the Chinese, as a result of the political game played by the most racist party, the DAP, there are voices from the more open and rational Chinese,” the columnist wrote.

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“In the context of Malaysian politics, Awang would like to (say) that any Chinese who are emotional and rakus (ravenous) will hurt their own race despite having control of the economy,” the columnist wrote today.

        yahoo.com

International Trade and Industry Minister says he is deeply against by racial boycott

International Trade and Industry Minister says he is deeply disturbed by racial boycott
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International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said he was “deeply against” a call by some groups to boycott products by Malaysian Chinese companies.

        malaysiandigest.com

“I can understand why some of my Malay friends have reacted in such a manner. However, as the dust is settling down and as we lead our normal lives once again, I am confident that the spirit of 1Malaysia will return,” he said through SMS yesterday.

        thestar.com.my

Putrajaya says they will not stop racial boycott but are not involved in it

The call to buy Chinese goods and services last was mooted last week by several Malay-Muslim groups, including the Muslim Consumers’ Society, who had faulted Chinese voters, whom they saw as being pro-opposition supporters, for causing BN's weaker score at the May 5 polls.

        themalaysianinsider.com

Several pro-Umno bloggers and the Muslim Consumers Association Malaysia had recently called for consumers to boycott or at the very least buy goods sold by Chinese companies last, including products such as the Massimo brand bread, Cap Sauh wheat flour and coffee-shop chain Old Town White Coffee.

        malaysiaedition.net

Newly appointed Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Hasan Malek said while the non-governmental organisations (NGO) and bloggers had a right to call for a boycott, the government was not involved with such view.

        fz.com

Putrajaya cannot turn a blind eye to the call by Malay groups to boycott Chinese businesses as the campaign risks derailing the government’s economic transformation plans that could further slow down Malaysia’s growth, corporate leaders and an economist have warned.

        malaysiandigest.com

The Malay and Chinese Chambers of Commerce, as well as economist Yeah Kim Leng, said the federal government needs to step in immediately to arrest the campaign they separately described as “unhealthy, childish and racist” from gaining ground and further spooking foreign investors.

        malaysia-chronicle.com

The call by pro-Umno bloggers and Muslim groups for a boycott of Chinese businesses is racist and will harm the country’s economic growth, according to businessmen from the community.

        malaysia-today.net

DAP says the Malays also shifted to Pakatan

DAP election strategist Ong Kian Ming today claimed that Malays too swung in favour of Pakatan Rakyat in a “Malaysian Tsunami”, which swept through the recently-concluded national polls.

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“I want to show through these statistics that, yes, Chinese support has increased for Pakatan, but there are many other places where non-Chinese support for Pakatan has also increased,” DAP election strategist Dr Ong Kian Ming.

        themalaysianinsider.com

Ong pointed out that with the exception of Kelantan and Kedah, Pakatan increased its share of support in 11 out of 13 states, in addition to the federal territories.

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Ong said support for PR had increased in states where the Malay community makes up over 70 per cent of the voters — namely Perlis, Pahang and Terengganu — by 4.4 points, 3.8 points and 3.7 points respectively.

        themalaysianinsider.com

In 23 Malay-majority parliamentary seats nationwide where the community contributes over 50 per cent of registered voters, the opposition pact similarly made gains of over five percentage points.

        yahoo.com

The change of support for Pakatan is as follows: Perlis (4.4%), Terengganu (3.7%), Penang (4.8%), Perak (1.4%), Pahang (3.8%),  Selangor (4%), Federal Territories (2.4%), Negeri Sembilan (2.2%), Melaka (3.6%), Johor (10.3%), Sabah (3.4%), Sarawak (8.9%), Kedah (-4.7%) and Kelantan (-1.3%).

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Analysts say race politics may stunt reforms after GE13

Malaysia's racially divisive election result has sparked a battle within the country's ruling party that is likely to slow Prime Minister Najib Razak's drive to reform the economy and roll back policies favouring majority ethnic Malays.

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Najib's efforts to roll back politically sensitive reforms, eg: introduction of a consumption tax to reduce Malaysia's dependence on oil revenues and lowering fuel subsidies could be put on hold for now.

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Najib now looks more vulnerable to traditionalists in his party who are opposed to his tentative steps to phase out the policies that favour ethnic Malays, introduced two years after traumatic race riots in 1969.

        malaysiakini.com

"The outlook for direct investment will remain uncertain until it becomes clearer whether or not Najib's reform-minded policies will continue," HSBC economists said in a note after the result.

        straitstimes.com

"What we need to see is who he will include in his cabinet. Will it be made up of UMNO extremists or younger members from the middle ground? We also have to see if he will include the Chinese."

        malaysiakini.com

The Star Sarawak Edition reports the Chinese will be sidelined, is this true or Utusan's ally?

The Star reports the Chinese will be sidelined, is this true or are they Utusan's ally?
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Blogger Papagomo and King Jason arrested to facilitate police investigation

Blogger Papagomo and King Jason arrested to facilitate police investigation

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The police reports alleged that the postings by Papagomo and King Jason were seditious in nature and they fuelled racial sentiments and propagated lies.

        thestar.com.my

"Papagomo and King Jason were arrested to facilitate police investigation," the PDRM posting on Twitter reads.

        malaysiakini.com

“They will be remanded on Wednesday (today) to facilitate investigations,” he said, adding that police also seized several laptops, mobile phones, external hard disk as well as memory cards.

        thestar.com.my

“Anyone who tries to instil hate and compromise with the public’s safety will be brought to justice,” said Federal Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Syed Ismail Syed Azizan.

        nst.com.my

Papagomo in his posting allegedly said that Chinese in DAP ‘wajib ditendang’ even though if it means bloodshed.

        freemalaysiatoday.com

The blogger also boldly challenged the authorities to capture him, saying “Aku tak peduli lah kena tangkap ke tidak tapi yang pasti kaum Cina begitu racist sekali.”

        yahoo.com

Jason had earlier put up a Facebook post accusing Barisan Nasional of buying votes in the recently concluded elections.

        yahoo.com

Anwar says Utusan inciting racial sentiments to cover up electoral fraud

Umno’s Utusan Malaysia is fomenting racial sentiments to cover up alleged vote rigging in Election 2013, PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

        malaysiandigest.com

“The big mistake that an illegitimate government makes is to deceive people in the election and to whip up racial sentiments to cover up their misdeeds,” said Anwar.

        themalaysianinsider.com

“When Datuk Seri Najib spoke of reconciliation, that I accept, but when he talked about a ‘Chinese tsunami’, that I reject,” he added, referring to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

        yahoo.com

Najib defends Utusan Malaysia's 'Apa Lagi Cina Mahu'

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak has defended Utusan Malaysia's front page report which asked the question "What more do the Chinese want?".

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“You blamed Utusan but you don’t ask about the Chinese papers,” Najib told a press conference when asked how is he to achieve national reconciliation if Utusan kept harping on race issues.

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He did not say what was objectionable in the Chinese-language newspapers.

        blogspot.com

“What we realise is the opposition party, and particularly the DAP, had painted this picture that if they voted for them they could change the government."

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Najib said that the Chinese community were "taken for a ride" by the opposition and were under the impression that their votes could trigger a change in government.

        malaysiakini.com

“the BN government is still here. Because the reality is you cannot change the government without the support of the Bumiputeras,” he said.

        themalaysianinsider.com

The prime minister said the coalition’s own study contradicted claims that BN is favoured only in rural Malaysia, as its own survey showed increased Malay support in the urban areas.

        themalaysianinsider.com

Police probe Utusan Malaysia, Blogger Papagomo and King Jason for sedition

Police probe Utusan Malaysia, Blogger Papagomo and King Jason for sedition.
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The police are investigating Utusan Melayu for sedition, hours after the Umno-owned daily sparked a nationwide uproar with its seditious front page report.

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The police have also hauled in two bloggers, Papa Gomo and King Jason, for questioning said to be related to their recent posts seen to fuel racial sentiments.

        themalaysianinsider.com

“A police report was received related to Utusan Malaysia’s publication that . The case is being investigated under Sect 4(1)(c) of the Sedition Act 1948,” the police posted on their twitter account.

        malaysia-chronicle.com

“PDRM will not hesitate to hunt down/capture any party that ignites [email protected] sedition through social media network,” the Inspector-General of Police was quoted on the police’s official tweet.

        malaysiandigest.com

Malay media asks "Apa lagi Cina mahu?"

Berita Harian speculates why did the Chinese rejected Gerakan and MCA this GE13. Photo credit: Nicholas Cheng.
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Umno’s Utusan Malaysia front-paged today the question “Apa lagi Cina mahu" in what appeared to be an attempt to shape the results of Election 2013 as a Chinese-vs-Malay vote.

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On Utusan Malaysia, Ali Rustam was quoted saying the Chinese says that Malays are racist but in fact they are racist.
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A statement from Prof Ar Ahmad Atory Hussain says that Chinese voters do not know how to evaluate the sacrifices of Malaysia's leader and think that today's government are outside forces that do not need to be appreciated. Featured on Kosmo!.
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Utusan Malaysia, a newspaper that has represented the right-wing forces aligned largely with Tun Dr Mahathir, decided today to publish a number of stories blaming the Chinese for dividing Malaysia.

        themalaysianinsider.com

Kosmo! front apge on 7 May 2013 says that Chinese voters are racist.
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HarakahdailyMuka depan Utusan Malaysia hari ini, 'Apa lagi Cina mahu' benar-benar menimbulkan kemarahan di kalangan rakyat Malaysia yang mahukan keharmonian kaum dan keamanan.

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Umno’s Utusan Malaysia front-paged today the question “Apa lagi Cina mahu (What else do the Chinese want?) in what appeared to be an attempt to shape the results of Election 2013 as a Chinese-vs-Malay vote.
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Ketua Umum PKR, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim meletakkan Datuk Seri Najib sebagai pihak yang bertanggungjwab dengan laporan ini. “Mereka mengikut arahan Najib. Pertama kerana ia akhbar Umno.

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Masyarakat Cina gagal dalam usaha mereka untuk menumbangkan kerajaan Barisan Nasional (BN) yang orang Melayu menjadi terasnya.

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Najib says "Chinese tsunami"

A Chinese tsunami swept over Malaysia on Sunday night. The tsunami was basically about the Chinese electorate going for change.

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BN chairperson Najib Abdul Razak has branded the election results tonight on a "Chinese tsunami" and warned that such "polarised" voting trends would be "dangerous" to the country.

        malaysiakini.com

“Overall, the results show a trend of polarisation which worries the government,” Najib said after declaring victory Monday, ruefully noting a “tsunami from the Chinese community.”

        malaysia-today.net

"The polarisation in this voting trend worries the government. We are afraid that if this is allowed to continue, it will create tensions," he said.

        malaysiakini.com

Najib urged Malaysians to accept the results and said one of his priorities would be a national reconciliation plan to ease what he called a worrying trend of political polarisation.

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He did not give details, but noted that Chinese, who comprise about a quarter of Malaysia's population, turned away from the National Front, accelerating a trend seen in 2008.

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PM Najib term has since gone viral, touching off a debate over whether Sunday’s bitter election battle presages a deepening divide between urban Chinese and the country’s majority Muslim Malays.

        malaysia-today.net

Lim Kit Siang says it was a Malaysian tsunami

DAP’s newly-crowned Gelang Patah MP Lim Kit Siang has condemned BN head Najib Abdul Razak for attributing the coalition’s worst showing in a general election to a “Chinese tsunami”.

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He said it was in fact a “Malaysian tsunami”, and that Pakatan Rakyat could not have achieved its results without the backing of Malaysians of other races.

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“It was a Malaysian tsunami which saw Pakatan Rakyat increasing its parliamentary seats from 82 to 89 and state seats from 197 to 230,” he said in a statement yesterday.

        thestar.com.my

"Najib Razak claim that "Chinese Tsunami" is the reason of BN got a worse result than the last election. However this statement is totally groundless, as a significant amount of other ethnic group also reject BN government."
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“In many parts of the country, Pakatan won seats in areas that were previously considered as BN strongholds and took down many big BN guns in Malay-majority areas,” he told a press conference today.

        malaysiakini.com

“I am confident that further analysis will show that there has been a noticeable shift in support for Pakatan across the country among voters from all races,” he said.

        thestar.com.my

"so long as Najib wants to polarise and racialise (the vote results), then they themselves are guilty of a racist outlook and they are incapable of any national reconciliation," he said.

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Analysts say it was an urban swing

The outcome of GE13 was not simply the result of a “Chinese tsunami” but a major swing in the urban and middle-class electorate that saw Malaysia’s urban-rural rift widen, analysts have said.

        yahoo.com

Analysts noted that despite the increase in Chinese support for Pakatan, the political tsunami had also swept with it “large numbers of the Malays”.

        themalaysianinsider.com

“They received Malay middle-class support, especially in urban areas,” political analyst Datuk Dr Shamsul Amri Baharuddin told The Malaysian Insider, referring to PR.

        themalaysianinsider.com

DAP majority increased because of Malay young voters’ support...  to label racial polarisation is too easy. Two other factors operate simultaneously with race: class and spatial,” he said.

        yahoo.com

It is more appropriate to call the voter swing in the GE13 an urban tsunami rather than the Chinese tsunami label given by PM Najib, Guang Ming Daily news desk editor Tay Chee Keong wrote today.

        theedgemalaysia.com

"BN should access the areas affected by region, not race. While a tsunami hits coastal areas the most, a political tsunami hits urban areas the strongest and rural areas left untouched," he said.

        theedgemalaysia.com

Chinese forms only 23% of the  population with many still supporting MCA, Gerakan. How could there be a Chinese tsunami, unless all the 23% of the Chinese in the country vote for the Opposition.

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Thai King Dismisses Royal Consort As She Reportedly Tried To Sabotage The Queen

The King of Thailand, Maha Vajiralongkorn, 67, has stripped his royal consort of her titles, status, and military ranks for being 'disloyal', only three months after she was appointed

Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi, 34, was bestowed the title of 'Chao Khun Phra', or royal noble consort, on 28 July, the first woman to be given the rank in nearly a century.

King Vajiralongkorn and Sineenat.
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According to CNN, Sineenat was a former army nurse who served in the king's royal bodyguard unit, and held the military ranking of major general.The palace released images and a biography of Sineenat after her appointment as royal consort, including candid and action-packed photos of her aiming a weapon on a firing range, piloting a plane, and even holding hands with the king.It was a rare and intimate glimpse into the private life of King Vajiralongkorn, also known as Rama X of the Chakri dynasty, reported New Straits Times.

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Sineenat's appointment as royal consort came only two months after the king's coronation and marriage to the current queen, Suthida Vajiralongkorn Na Ayudhya

King Vajiralongkorn was crowned in May, taking the throne following the death of his father in 2016, who reigned for 70 years.According to The Star, just days before his coronation, he named the deputy head of his personal bodyguard unit queen.Queen Suthida, previously a flight attendant, joined the palace guard in 2013 before becoming the commander of the king's security unit. She is now the fourth wife of the monarch.

Queen Suthida was previously deputy head of the king's personal bodyguard unit.
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King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida at their wedding ceremony in Bangkok on 1 May.
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The Thai Royal Household released an official notice yesterday, 21 October, saying that Sineenat had previously attempted to obstruct Queen Suthida from being crowned, and had asked to be appointed to the role instead

Sineenat had breached a code of conduct for courtiers and was "disloyal to the king", the two-page palace statement said, reported ABC."Royal Noble Consort Sineenat is ungrateful and behaves in ways unbecoming of her title," the statement said, "She is also not content with the title bestowed upon her, doing everything to rise to the level of the queen."

King Vajiralongkorn and Sineenat.
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"They caused division among the royal servants and led to misunderstanding among the public. These amount to acts of sabotage against the country and the monarchy," the notice said."She lacks the understanding of the good traditions of the royal court. She displays disobedience against the king and the queen."According to CNN, under the King's orders, Sineenat has now been removed from the position of civil servant within the military, and has had all military ranks recalled.

The current king's father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, was greatly mourned after his passing in 2016:

                Thailand's Humble King Bhumibol Adulyadej Has Died After 70 Years On The Throne

He was a stabilising influence in a country that saw numerous military coups during his reign.

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Malaysian Employers Are Not Allowed To Simply Terminate Workers In Times Of Crisis

Employers who arbitrarily terminate the employment of a worker when times are bad could be held liable to pay a fine of RM10,000

In fact, if an employer must retrench its staff in times of crisis, they would first have to let go of foreign workers before local workers, according to Deputy Human Resources (HR) Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Abdul Muttalib.The Deputy HR Minister, who was addressing the Dewan Rakyat today, 23 November, said, "Section 60 of the Employment Act 1955 (Act 265) states that no employer can arbitrarily terminate the employment of local workers to employ foreign workers."In other words, the failure of employers to comply with the rules, they have committed an offence and can be convicted of a fine of not more than RM10,000."

Deputy Human Resources (HR) Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Abdul Muttalib.
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The practice of dismissing local workers to hire foreign workers violates the Employment Act 1955 (Act 265), which also provides employees terminated by employers with certain protections

According to Ismail, retrenched workers could claim financial benefits by making their claims at any Labour Office branch."Employees who are suddenly laid-off are entitled to a number of basic protections. Among others, employers shall give sufficient notice period or remuneration in accordance with the work contract, but not less than stipulated under Section 12 (2) of the Employment Act."Employers are also obliged to pay retrenchment benefits in accordance with the work service contracts, which must not be less than the rate prescribed in the Employment (Termination and Lay-Off Benefits) Regulations 1980," Ismail said.

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Foreign workers in Malaysia are allowed to work in selected sectors

These include manufacturing, plantation, agriculture, construction, mining and quarrying, and the services sector under certain sub-sectors such as spas, foot massage, resorts, hotels, garden assistants; workers in animal parks, restaurants, cooking, washing and cleaning, and cargo, ports and airports.


DG Hisham: COVID-19 Frontline Doctor Died From Underlying Conditions And Not Fatigue

News of a doctor who died from exhaustion in Kuala Lumpur recently made its rounds on social media.
However, health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has refuted the claims.

Skuad Pengurusan Jenazah Malaysia (SPJ Malaysia) is a local non-profit organisation (NGO) that handles Islamic and non-Islamic funerals around the clock. They wrote about the doctor's death on their Facebook page as he was a former member of their NGO. The post read, "We just received the news regarding the death of Dr Ali Noor Hassan through his Facebook. The deceased was a registered member of SPJ Malaysia and has followed the organisation since 2018 after joining a funeral management course at Surau Quba in Sentul two years ago."

"This is the last photo of him taken by his friend before he fell sick due to the workload, [he] was too tired and exhausted and lacked time to rest after working the frontline with the Ministry of Health (MOH) in combating COVID-19," they added."He fell asleep while on the job and collapsed."

The post has since garnered over 2,200 comments and 750 shares.

Image via Skuad Pengurusan Jenazah - SPJ Malaysia (Facebok)

Dr Noor Hisham confirmed the death but said that it had nothing to do with his workload. The doctor passed away on 18 January.

When contacted by Harian Metro, Dr Noor Hisham said, "He was found to have underlying conditions and it had no correlation with fatigue from work. His COVID-19 test results came back negative."Meanwhile, the Malay daily also spoke to a family member of the deceased and they noted that he fell in a toilet while working which led to internal bleeding followed by several surgeries."The deceased is my nephew and he died because he fell in the toilet. Please correct your facts," they said. In a tweet, Dr Noor Hisham wrote, "Condolences for the entire family of the late Dr Ali Noor bin Hassan. He was admitted to Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) since December due to underlying conditions and had undergone several treatment sessions. Al-Fatihah."

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَSalam takziah diucapkan buat seluruh ahli keluarga Allahyarham Dr Ali Noor bin Hassan atas pemergian beliau. Beliau pernah dimasukkan ke HKL sejak Dis 2020 disebabkan penyakit lain & menjalani beberapa sessi rawatan.Al-Fatihah. pic.twitter.com/36vU5ZKAUm— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) January 20, 2021

On 8 December, Dr Ali's wife announced that he had been admitted to HKL and was in stable condition.
However, the following post on 18 January came right before his death and it stated that he was in critical condition.

On Tuesday, 19 January, she wrote, "Assalamualaikum. My husband Dr Ali Noor Hassan has returned to meet his creator just now. The body will be handled at the Bandar Tun Hussein mosque at 10am and he will be buried at the Bandar Tun Hussein Onn cemetery. If there are any debts that have yet to be claimed, please privately message me (his wife)."

Remember to #JustStayAtHome. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:

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Recruiter Asks Job Applicant To Pay For Coffee After He Turns Down The Company's Offer

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A Singaporean man could not believe it when a recruiter asked him to pay for the coffee he had during the interview after he declined her company's job offer

The job applicant took to Facebook to share his experience and screenshots of the WhatsApp conversation."Never once [encountered] this type of people or company before," he wrote."Bring to coffee shop for interview, and when declined, ask money for coffee back. Really a first," he added.

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The screenshots show the recruiter asking for reimbursement of SGD6.50 (RM22) for the cup of coffee the applicant drank during the interview

In response, the applicant expressed his disappointment towards the recruiter, but paid for the coffee anyway.He told her that he found the request unprofessional."I've been to quite a number of interviews but nobody has asked me to pay them back for a cup of coffee. Had I known, I would have paid on the day itself. Now it just seems unprofessional," he wrote in reply."Please do tell your next potential hires that they're required to compensate for the coffee if they decide not to proceed any further. Leaves a bad taste done like this. Guess I dodged a bullet here, thanks for your time," he added sarcastically.

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In an update on the same post, the applicant said a manager from the company later reached out to him to apologise

"The manager called to apologise and was truly sorry for the actions of his subordinate," he said in the update, adding that the manager also refunded the money to him and promised that action will be taken on the employee.The applicant also acknowledged that the individual could have just been making an honest mistake, and it is not the fault or practice of the company.

The Facebook post has since gone viral, with netizens commending the applicant for gracefully handling the interviewer's stingy request

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Meanwhile, someone joked that they would have paid for the recruiter and their manager's coffee too, just to show them not to be petty.

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Last year, an employer called a potential hire "entitled" after the student requested for their interview to be conducted online:

                Employer Gets Backlash After Calling A Student "Entitled" Over Virtual Interview Request

Netizens agreed that the intern dodged a bullet.

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Jack Ma "Regrets Founding Alibaba" And Reveals Plans For A Gradual Succession

Alibaba co-founder and chairman as well as China's richest man Jack Ma has denied reports of his retirement and has instead unveiled a gradual succession plan

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In a letter to staff members, investors, and customers, Jack Ma said that the reason he plans to gradually phase himself out of the company through a 12-month succession plan was to give way to younger generations to take over the $420 billion internet company, as reported by South China Morning Post.The succession strategy is part of a management plan that was 10 years in the making and was announced on Jack Ma's 54th birthday, coinciding with Teacher's Day in Hong Kong and mainland China which holds a special meaning for Jack Ma, as he was a teacher before he ventured into business.

Previous reports of him "stepping down" and "retiring" were taken out of context and are factually wrong

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An Alibaba spokesman told South China Morning Post that Jack Ma will remain as executive chairman while the succession plan is carried out. "I’m very proud that Alibaba now has the structure, corporate culture, governance, and system for grooming talent that allows me to step away without causing disruption," Jack Ma said in the interview.

Alibaba chief executive officer Daniel Zhang has been appointed as Jack Ma's successor

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Under the succession plan, Zhang will be promoted to executive chairman a year from now on 10 September 2019, while Ma will remain as part of Alibaba's board of directors and a permanent member of the Alibaba Partnership, as reported by South China Morning Post.Zhang is referred to as xiaoyaozi, or the "free and unfettered one" by his employees. He is best known for starting the "Double 11" shopping festival in 2009, also commonly known as "Singles' Day". It is now the world largest 24-hour shopping festival and it brought about US$25 billion in sales last year.

Meanwhile, Jack Ma will be dedicating more of his time and wealth to philanthropy through the Jack Ma Foundation

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Following in the footsteps of Bill Gates, Jack Ma wants to focus more on the Jack Ma Foundation that helps improve education in rural China."I also want to return to education, which excites me with so much blessing because this is what I love to do. The world is big, and I am still young, so I want to try new things – because what if new dreams can be realized?!" he said in the letter.

The self-made billionaire has openly spoken about his unhappiness with his busy entrepreneurial life before

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He famously mentioned that he was the happiest when he was making just 91 yuan (US $13.26) per month as a poor English teacher and that he wanted to go back to that simple life."The thing is, I don't want to die in my office. I want to die on the beach," he said in an interview with American talk show host Charlie Rose in June 2017. As Alibaba joins the ranks of Apple, Microsoft and Amazon as one of the world's most valuable companies, he also famously said his "biggest mistake" was making Alibaba because of the pressure and responsibility he has had to take up to run the multi-billion dollar company with over 86,000 employees. "If I still can have a next life, I will never do a business like this. I will be my own self; I want to enjoy my life," he said at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum in June 2016.

Here's a refresher if you forgot who Jack Ma is:

                The Story Of 'Crazy Jack Ma' And How He Made Alibaba A Tech Behemoth

All you need to read about the man who is famously referred to as 'Crazy Jack' and hopes to stay crazy for the next 3...

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Catch up on what happened when Jack Ma visited Malaysia back in June this year:

                Here Are The Key Highlights On What Happened When Alibaba's Jack Ma Visited KL

The first Alibaba office in Southeast Asia was launched in KL yesterday.

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[VIDEO] Teruja Dapat Nombor 1, Budak Ini Semangat Tunjuk Piala Dimenangi Dekat Ayah

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Zaman persekolahan tentu memberikan banyak makna buat kita betul tak?

Iyalah, macam-macam kenangan manis dan pahit pasti pernah terjadi di zaman itu. Oleh sebab itu, semua kenangan tersebut pasti tidak akan dapat dilupakan, tambahan lagi jika kita masih ingat momen paling bermakna ketika itu.Sama seperti video yang tular di TikTok ini apabila gelagat seorang budak perempuan selepas memenangi hadiah telah menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @ticerleesa Yaya bawak balik piala lagi. Huru hara nak tunjuk ayah ##Excited ##Yaya ##fyp ##Sekolah ##pertandingan ##Tahniah @jpmnurullail  Monkeys Spinning Monkeys - Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey

Semangat tunjuk piala dekat ayah sebab dapat nombor satu dalam pertandingan

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan semasa itu sebuah keluarga sedang berada di dalam kereta untuk mengambil anak perempuan mereka yang baru pulang dari sekolah.Namun, setibanya budak perempuan itu, dia dilihat terus menjerit dan terus melulu ke arah ayah untuk menunjukkan piala yang dimenanginya.Difahamkan dia mendapat nombor satu dalam pertandingan sayembara puisi patriotik yang diadakan di sekolahnya. Situasi itu membuatkan si ayah dan si ibu memuji kemenangannya.

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Image via @ticerleesa (TikTok)

"Tahniah adik, bakat mahal ni. Semoga ke peringkat antarabangsa" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan ucapan tahniah buatnya dan mendoakan agar dia terus berjaya pada masa akan datang.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 242.2K views, 19.9K likes dan 380 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Image via @ticerleesa (TikTok)

Image via @ticerleesa (TikTok)

Image via @ticerleesa (TikTok)

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